Cancer patient makes heartfelt case for right to die at hospice
By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter A cancer patient has given a heartfelt explanation of why she wants to die
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Author: Charlie Stong
Pool club applies to sell booze until 3.45am
By Grainne Cuffe, Local Democracy Correspondent A popular late-night pool club and bar could be extending its drinking hours –
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Cheam Common Junior Academy kids move one step closer to Wembley
Young footballers from Cheam Common Junior Academy took a step closer to reaching Wembley by beating off strong competition to
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MP urges NHS bosses to retain emergency care at St Helier Hospital
By Tara O’Connor, Local Democracy Correspondent The MP for Mitcham and Morden has said an overhaul of emergency care in
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Dad to be compensated after council failed to give son correct speech and occupational therapy
Education chiefs failed to give a boy the right speech and occupational therapy and will have to compensate his father
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Soho walk-in centre must change or face closure
By Owen Sheppard, Local Democracy Correspondent NHS chiefs are working out how to transform services at the Soho walk-in centre
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Manager of Southwark-based construction skills centre is made MBE
A construction-industry stalwart determined to find jobs for everyone has been made a MBE in the New Year Honours list.
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Anger over vote to demolish New Cross housing estate to build new homes
By Grainne Cuffe, Local Democracy Correspondent Families voted by almost three-to-one in favour of demolition of their estate – but
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Drivers of diesel cars in Lewisham face parking charge hike
By Grainne Cuffe, Local Democracy Correspondent Drivers of diesel vehicles in Lewisham face a massive rise in parking charges, as
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YMCA unveils plans for redeveloped hostel in Wimbledon
By Tara O’Connor, Local Democracy Correspondent A 50-year-old YMCA which has been a dilapidated eyesore for more than a decade
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Town hall unveils plans to tackle climate change
More tree planting, buying 100 per cent renewable electricity, and training staff to be carbon literate are among one town
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More men needed to donate blood in Lambeth
More male blood donors are needed in Lambeth, with women donors outnumbering them two to one. During 2019, only 35
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Firm needed to staff new £24m Maida Vale care home
By Owen Shepherd, Local Democracy Correspondent Town hall chiefs are looking for a firm to staff a new £24 million care
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Still no date for start of £1bn Croydon shopping centre regeneration
By Tara O’Connor, Local Democracy Correspondent A start date for when development on the £1bn regeneration of Croydon’s shopping centre
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Council plans to strengthen its links with faith communities
By Grainne Cuffe, Local Democracy Correspondent A new plan has been developed to help strengthen links with faith communities in
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“Significant areas of weakness” highlighted in Wandsworth’s special education needs practice
By Sian Bayley, Local Democracy Correspondent A report on services for children with special needs and disabilities has highlighted “significant
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Murder probe after man found dead in his Croydon home
Police have launched a murder investigation after a man was found dead at his home in Croydon. Police were called
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NHS in Lewisham still owed £2m of developers’ cash
By Grainne Cuffe, Local Government Correspondent A pot of more than £2 million from developers for healthcare has still not been
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Southwark council tenants’ rent to go up by 2.7 per cent
By Grainne Cuffe, Local Government Correspondent Rent for council tenants in Southwark is set to rise by 2.7 per cent
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