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Higher priority on council housing list to go to those just out of care or escaping abuse
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Southwark
Higher priority on council housing list to go to those just out of care or escaping abuse
Wandsworth girl guiding trio among latest Jack Petchey award winners
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Wandsworth
Wandsworth girl guiding trio among latest Jack Petchey award winners
Police searching for man after teenage girl sexually assaulted on board train
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Lambeth
Police searching for man after teenage girl sexually assaulted on board train
New sixth form block officially unveiled at Bexley school
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Bexley
New sixth form block officially unveiled at Bexley school
Man jailed for ‘appalling’ town centre knife attack driven by obsession with woman
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Bexley
Man jailed for ‘appalling’ town centre knife attack driven by obsession with woman
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Merton
Railway stations embrace the blooms – with Raynes Park at the forefront
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Railway stations under the wing of South Western Railway (SWR) are to take part in a special category in the ...
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Lambeth
Brixton family make ‘extraordinary escape’ from house fire after e-bike explodes
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A family made an “extraordinary escape” from a house fire in the early hours this morning after batteries in a ...
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Staff at Croydon school get into character as they embrace World Book Day
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Schools from the GLF Schools multi-academy trust have been celebrating World Book Day this week. Pupils across dozens of schools ...
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Lambeth
Imperial War Museum evacuated after man walks in with Second World War military items
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Visitors were evacuated from the Imperial War Museum yesterday afternoon after a visitor took military items from the Second World ...
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Lambeth
Boy, 17, and woman, 40, arrested after fatal shooting of Lathaniel Burrell
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A boy and a woman have been arrested in connection with the murder of Lathaniel Burrell, who was shot dead ...
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Southwark
Home owner’s challenge over service charges exposes ‘bogus items’ on bills
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By Robert Firth, Local Democracy Reporter A Southwark homeowner was incorrectly charged hundreds of pounds for lights in a random ...
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Croydon
New 434 bus will reach more remote part of Croydon for first time
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A ‘never previously served’ part of Croydon will soon benefit from an updated bus service following a long-awaited fix from ...
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Bexley
Arrest made as murder suspicions arise over missing Welling woman
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Police are appealing for the public’s help to find Nazire Koreli, who is missing from Welling. Nazire, 54 was reported ...
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Croydon
Blind doctor wins legal challenge against council over postal vote
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A man who is registered blind has won a legal challenge against a council after it sent him postal voting ...
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Southwark
Housing allocation: Care leavers and armed forces personnel may be housed faster under new proposals
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A council has proposed changes to its housing allocation scheme which could see care leavers and armed forces personnel offered ...
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Lambeth
Kennington Triangle comes under microscope in Lambeth traffic survey
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By Robert Firth, Local Democracy Reporter Traffic restrictions could be introduced in more streets in Kennington under plans revealed by ...
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Southwark
Hundreds of children to benefit after gallery secures major grant
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Hundreds of children are set to benefit from clubs and art activities after a gallery secured major funding to continue ...
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Southwark
Man rescued from water after train incident taken to major trauma centre
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A man who was rescued from water near an underground station this morning is being treated at a major trauma ...
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Wandsworth
Appeals after alleged ‘skateboarder’ attack on Tube staff at Nine Elms
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Police investigating an assault on a staff member at Nine Elms Underground Station have released images in connection with the ...
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Croydon
Croydon students ‘take back the streets’ with community events
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Students have been ‘taking back’ the streets of Croydon with community activities and knife crime prevention talks. Students and staff ...
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Lewisham
Lewisham’s inspiring young denizens earn awards recognising uplifting efforts
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A fresh round of awards have been handed out to young people in Lewisham for their outstanding contributions to life ...
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Croydon
New round of tree planting keeps Morden Park on the up and up
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Another round of tree planting took place at Morden Park at the weekend - helping to create more habitats and ...
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Southwark
MP ‘delighted’ by visit to primary school to meet girls football team
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An MP visited a primary school on Friday to meet the girls' football team in a boost to their campaign ...
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Croydon
Fight to secure future lease at Norbury Park tennis club is on track
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By Harrison Galliven, Local Democracy Reporter A fundraising page has been set up to try and save one of the ...
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Wandsworth
Little objection to Little Waitrose as bid for round-the-clock booze sales approved
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By Charlotte Lillywhite, Local Democracy Reporter A Waitrose convenience shop is to be allowed to sell booze 24-hours-a-day, despite council ...
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Croydon
Search continues for men behind gunshot that injured 50-year-old’s hand
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Police are appealing for information following a shooting in Croydon in December. Police were called at around 11.30pm on Monday, ...
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Westminster
Man scales Big Ben holding Palestine flag as protesters gather below
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A pro-Palestine protester scaled the clock tower of Big Ben on Saturday as demonstrators gathered on the streets below. Daniel ...
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Lambeth
Man, 32, charged with murder of boy after fatal shooting
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A man has been charged with murder after a boy died in a shooting last week. Omar Prempeh, 32, of ...
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Croydon
Man, 32, arrested after fatal shooting of 16-year-old Lathaniel Burrell
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A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Lathaniel Burrell on Tuesday. The ...
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Hammersmith & Fulham
Mum awarded funding to aid fight against period poverty
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A mum-of-two who has helped nearly 20,000 women in her fight against period poverty has been awarded funding to expand ...
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Lambeth
Council waves through £1m cut to library budget despite fierce opposition
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By Robert Firth, Local Democracy Reporter A council has waved through a £1million cut to the libraries budget, despite opposition ...
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Bromley
Levels of deadly pollutants cut after ULEZ expansion, study finds
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Levels of deadly pollutants in the air people breathe have dramatically fallen since the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission ...
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Wandsworth
Wandsworth to champion accessibility in year as London Borough of Culture
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By Charlotte Lillywhite, Local Democracy Reporter Wandsworth will kick off its time as London Borough of Culture with a Strictly-style ...
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Bexley
Single mum encourages others to help build bridges for women in trades
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A single mother is breaking the mould in the trades industry, and inviting other women to do the same. Felicity ...
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Lewisham
Affordable, low-energy development hailed as ‘huge step forward’ for social housing design
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Almost 200 affordable homes came one step closer to completion last week, in a low-energy development hailed as a "huge ...
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Your Great South London Press Out Now!!
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Boy, 16, shot dead in street, disability football scheme brings joy and girls make Valley a happy place, and renewable ...
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Southwark
Two new high-rise blocks will be built above Southwark Tube station
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By Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter  Two new high-rise blocks – one containing council homes and the other comprising student ...
Council insists support centre will remain open, but carers remain concerned about future of support
Council insists support centre will remain open, but carers remain concerned about future of support
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Man rescued from flames after fire breaks out in mixed-use building
Man rescued from flames after fire breaks out in mixed-use building
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Three jump from building to escape blaze in flat caused by e-scooter
Three jump from building to escape blaze in flat caused by e-scooter
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‘Peaceful’ elderly woman, 80, found dead in flat as teenager arrested on suspicion of murder
‘Peaceful’ elderly woman, 80, found dead in flat as teenager arrested on suspicion of murder
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Major office block next to Harrods approved, despite concerns workers are able to ‘peer into residents’ bedrooms’
Major office block next to Harrods approved, despite concerns workers are able to ‘peer into residents’ bedrooms’
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Political row breaks out over critical auditors report on council finances
Political row breaks out over critical auditors report on council finances
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Canada Water Masterplan: Affordable homes could drop to just 10%
Canada Water Masterplan: Affordable homes could drop to just 10%
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Police expecting dozens more victims to come forward after serial rapist is convicted
Police expecting dozens more victims to come forward after serial rapist is convicted
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Tragic youngster shot dead in Stockwell is named
Tragic youngster shot dead in Stockwell is named
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RSPCA appeal after bodies of two puppies found buried in children’s playground
RSPCA appeal after bodies of two puppies found buried in children’s playground
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‘This has been happening for 20 years’: Residents say ‘tragic’ shooting of boy, 16, is nothing new
‘This has been happening for 20 years’: Residents say ‘tragic’ shooting of boy, 16, is nothing new
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Politicians echo shock felt by community at large following Stockwell shooting
Politicians echo shock felt by community at large following Stockwell shooting
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Hammersmith and Fulham council rejects claims it has dipped into reserves to balance latest budget
Hammersmith and Fulham council rejects claims it has dipped into reserves to balance latest budget
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Uncertain future for hospice so concerning for those who stand to lose most
Uncertain future for hospice so concerning for those who stand to lose most
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KC councillor censured for once more breaching codes of conduct
KC councillor censured for once more breaching codes of conduct
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Coco says noise complaints are ‘Loco’ as bar applies for extra operating hours
Coco says noise complaints are ‘Loco’ as bar applies for extra operating hours
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Boy dies after being shot in Clapham as police launch murder probe
Boy dies after being shot in Clapham as police launch murder probe
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Council set to appoint operator for new Bermondsey multi-arts centre
Council set to appoint operator for new Bermondsey multi-arts centre
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Construction begins on new SEN school in Kidbrooke
Construction begins on new SEN school in Kidbrooke
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Hundreds protest against overdevelopment and lack of affordable housing
Hundreds protest against overdevelopment and lack of affordable housing
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Another cop in the dock – facing coercive behaviour charge
Another cop in the dock – facing coercive behaviour charge
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Objections raised over licence renewal for ‘exploitative’ Soho strip joint
Objections raised over licence renewal for ‘exploitative’ Soho strip joint
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Good Shepherd school not guiding young lambs well enough, says Ofsted report
Good Shepherd school not guiding young lambs well enough, says Ofsted report
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Family of Oladeji Omashore, targeted with stun gun by police before death, welcome inquest
Family of Oladeji Omashore, targeted with stun gun by police before death, welcome inquest
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