Residents being moved out of unsafe tower block ‘pressured’ to accept new accommodation without viewings
Residents have described the council’s behaviour as “intimidating” and “threatening”.
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Black cab driver whose heart stopped for 20 minutes raises £1K for defibrillators
Paul White, 64, who lives in Croydon with his wife, Paula, 68, collapsed during a martial arts class at a church hall in Wimbledon.
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Clinical trial to prevent food allergies in children launched in UK first
The trial will be available for babies aged from birth to 12 weeks, if they have any signs of dry skin or eczema.
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Campaign launched to encourage vaccination uptake
Why We Get Vaccinated has been co-produced by NHS South East London alongside communities with a low vaccination uptake.
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Cleaners at Department for Education win pay rise and sick pay after ‘long, hard fight’
The workers are mainly ethnic minority and migrant cleaners, represented by United Voices of the World (UVW).
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Multi-billion pound Elephant & Castle regeneration reaches another milestone
This latest landmark forms phase two of the £4billion development of Elephant and Castle Town Centre.
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Fundraiser launched to support family of Chris Kaba as trial of firearms officer begins
The fundraiser aims to raise £15,000 to highlight the case and support the victims family.
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Tributes pour in for founder of Kick It Out, Herman Ouseley
Lord Herman Ouseley died on Thursday aged 79, after a short illness.
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Hospital joins pioneering study to test newborn babies for rare genetic conditions
The study aims to offer babies an early diagnosis of rare conditions which would allow treatment to start from birth.
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Lewisham Shopping Centre set to get huge new open-air market
Lewisham shopping centre is set to get a 21st century revamp with an outdoor food market and space for music and culture.
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New research reveals ‘national funding crisis’ impacting end-of-life-care
New research shows hospices make more money from charity shop profits than they receive in government funding.
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Tens of thousands take to streets of London in solidarity with Palestine
More than 41,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli attacks since October 7, 2023.
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South London fashionistas come out to play for London Fashion week
Meet Patric Okumi, who founded ADINKRA London, an independent designer of elegant and refined African designed accessories.
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Inside 84 Lavender Sweep: An assassination plot, Punch magazine and a campaign to save Wandsworth Common
A Battersea Society blue plaque has been unveiled outside 84 Lavender Sweep to mark its incredible history and former inhabitants.
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Two rare diseases specialists honoured with Queen’s Nurse title
Nurse Practitioners Phillipa Sellar and Paula Sullivan work in the Rare Diseases Centre at Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospital.
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‘It’s never to late to try’: Former smoker quits in time for 80th birthday
Erene Goodsir, 79, from Brixton Hill, Lambeth had smoked for 60 years when she quit.
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Battersea urges public to back Renters Rights Bill to help animals rejected by landlords
The Renters’ Rights Bill, which includes provisions to protect pet owners, will receive its second reading in Parliament on October 9.
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All fun at the fair as care home opens doors to community
Residents took part in popular funfair games, including splat-the-rat, hook-a-duck, and a coconut shy.
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‘We are all very proud’: Croydon primary school praised for ‘expert’ care by Ofsted
The school had previously been marked as ‘Requires Improvement’ following an inspection in 2022.
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