‘A weight was lifted off my shoulders’: How a new mum left her betting shop job to become a train driver
Almost twice as many working mothers as fathers considered leaving jobs because of childcare.
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Author: Claudia Lee
‘It’s a love letter to the area’: Woman’s hour presenter launches South London colouring books
What started as a small family project has now become a regional scheme
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Major plans to revamp Waterloo railway station unveiled
The series of long-term plans include a green space with 100 new trees.
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Student protest for Palestine shuts down largest department at Goldsmiths University
The protesters have occupied the Professor Stuart Hall (PSH) building T the Lewisham-based university for 21 days after they claimed Goldsmiths’ management “failed to engage” with a series of demands laid out at the start of the protest on February 20.
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New research finds healthiest restaurants in the country are in the richest areas
Restaurants and takeaways with the unhealthiest menus are more likely to be found in deprived areas.
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Bexley children create heritage documentaries of school’s history
The films are currently on display at The Stables Gallery in Hall Place, Bexley.
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Gunman remains at large after man shot dead outside Catford theatre
The gunman remains at large as police launch a murder investigation into the shooting.
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‘I’m absolutely relieved’: Residents hail decision to suspend LTN that caused havoc
The Streatham Wells LTN trial scheme was cut short yesterday.
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Exclusive: Rozalla shares her secrets to longevity in the industry as she turns 60
In an exclusive chat with the South London Press, legend Rozalla praised new artists from her background.
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Celebrity Big Brother is back
Celebrity Big Brother is back – with a line up brighter and glitzier than ever.
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Sadiq Khan hails start of off-peak Friday fares scheme across Tube and bus networks
The mayor is trialling off-peak fares all day on Fridays across the next 12 weeks.
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Croydon council takes step towards long anticipated Purley Pool redevelopment
The Purley Pool saga has moved onto its next chapter.
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Exclusive: Brenda Dacres reveals plans for housing, air quality and community as new Mayor
Mayor Brenda Dacres said community engagement, housing and clean air were her key priorities.
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Tower block plans approved despite 2,500 objections from residents
The scheme was also criticised by councillors for its fire safety provisions.
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Former town hall to be converted into 80 new flats as clock tower opened to public
Out of the 80 new flats, 15 will be “affordable”.
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London Eye turns purple for International Women’s Day
The iconic attraction will join landmarks around the world as they light up in unison.
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Lewisham elects first black woman as mayor in UK
Brenda Dacres, who ran for Labour, has been elected Mayor of Lewisham.
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Police officer charged with murdering Chris Kaba named
The police officer charged with the murder of Chris Kaba has been named as Martyn Blake.
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Two men jailed after loaded handgun, revolver and heroin found
Officers also found £2,000 worth of cannabis, a large hunting knife and a ‘zombie’-style knife.
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