Lambeth tourist, 26, missing in Thailand after boat fire
Alexandra Clarke, from Lambeth, is reported to be the only tourist missing after the incident on Sunday morning, off the coast of the island of Koh Tao.
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Author: Claudia Lee
Woman diagnosed with MS at 30 shares story to tackle misconceptions
MS is the most common neurological condition among young adults. An estimated 3,600 people between the ages of 30 and 49 are diagnosed with the condition each year.
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TfL reveals final details of Silvertown tunnel cycle bus
The £2million Cycle Shuttle Service will run through the tunnel, between North Greenwich and the Royal Docks, every 12 minutes from April 7.
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‘Struggling in silence’: Older LGBTQ+ generations face stark inequality, new report reveals
The report reveals the long-term impacts of discrimination, health conditions and financial stress faced by a “hidden population” of LGBTQ+ over-50s.
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Second World War aircraft engineer celebrates 100th birthday
In 1925, when Mr Henning was born, the Old Kent Road area was a hub of industry, with the Grand Surrey Canal network running under the bridges.
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‘Why are they leaving us here?’: Residents scared after letter warns of investigation into building’s safety
Residents in a block of flats have been left ‘scared’ after receiving a letter from their landlord warning of ongoing investigations into the building’s safety.
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Council waives fees for VE Day 80th anniversary street parties
Wandsworth council is encouraging residents to apply to close their road for free to celebrate the day that World War II officially ended in Europe.
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Serial sex offender jailed after second rape conviction
Rashane Lee, 26, of Old Kent Road, Southwark, was found guilty of two counts of rape and sentenced to 13 years in prison.
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Specialist task force helps over 100 families affected by gangs and crime
Hammersmith & Fulham’s Gangs, Violence and Exploitation Unit (GVEU) works with the police to protect vulnerable young people aged 10 to 25 and help them to lead a life away from organised crime.
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Council launches consultation on strategy to improve night life and safety
The strategy aims to maintain the area’s night life and economy between 6pm and 6am whilst meeting the needs of residents, businesses and visitors.
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Council restructured child safeguarding team week schoolboy shot dead
Lambeth Unison says there will be an overall loss of staff as a result of the restructure.
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Lewisham’s only cinema Catford Mews enters liquidation
RLG has said it is “actively exploring options” to relaunch the cinema at a new space in the area.
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Council secures £7.1m in push to make homes more energy-efficient
The cash injection will be used to retrofit up to 800 council homes with better insulation and energy-efficient heating.
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Jools Holland’s Rhythm & Blues Orchestra billed for Battersea Park in Concert
Three brand new, specially curated outdoor concerts are billed for this year’s line up.
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Huge new immersive show on misinformation launches in Deptford
Arts production company Sage & Jester have announced the world premiere of STOREHOUSE, opening on June 4 at Deptford Storehouse.
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Peckham’s rooftop cinema returns to ushers in Summer months
Rooftop Film Club at Peckham’s Bussey Building will offer a selection of critically-acclaimed films from the last year on rotation from April 10.
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Family fun at the Southbank Centre this Spring
The arts centre has curated a host of vibrant shows, workshops and installations to run throughout the Easter holidays and May half-term.
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London’s biggest celebration of disco returns to Brixton
Brixton Disco Festival (BDF) will see live music, DJs, screenings, talks as well as food and drink flow from venues surrounding Brixton’s iconic Windrush Square on May 3.
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Memorial for 34 Croydon schoolboys killed in tragic air disaster urgently in need of repair
The Vickers Viking, which was carrying 34 pupils from The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy in Croydon, was trying to land at Stavanger Airport on August 9, 1961.
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