Lib Dems hit out at council after discovering £118m of unclaimed benefits
The unclaimed support payments in Merton amounts to 60,000 missed benefits claims each year.
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Author: Claudia Lee
Under the sea party extravaganza for young patients in hospital’s ‘Safari Ward’
The Safari Ward at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich, hosted the party for children, their families, and colleagues.
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Community ‘delighted’ after pub saved from being converted into flats without permission
Enforcement officers visited the site and discovered that the bar had been removed, the beer lines cut and carpets stripped out.
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Coalition calls for end to ‘preventable’ deaths in state custody or care
INQUEST, Grenfell United and Liberty, are calling on the new Government to bring forward legislation to prevent future deaths.
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Council releases plan of action to “free up more land for public good”
The Land for Good report tackles topics including affordable housing and environmental sustainability.
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Beloved Charlton nursery that opened during Second World War celebrates milestone birthday
The youngest in attendance was a few weeks old, while the oldest was one of Pound Park’s first students in 1950.
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Police hunt man who knocked out train passenger over alleged racist remarks
Violence breaks out between the two men when the older man calls the suspect “Afroman” near Denmark Hill railway station.
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South London Botanical Institute take to Wandle Park for Wildflower Walk
Mr Vickery found plantains, shepherd’s purse, cow parsley, Scottish thistle, burdock and pineapple weed.
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FISHER is ready to raise the roof at Gunnersbury Park this August
Marking his only UK headline show this year, FISHER will also be joined by Vintage Culture, Purple Disco Machine.
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Strictly Come Dancing: Nadiya Bychkova is a breath of fresh air amidst controversy
Despite the shadow of various scandals, Strictly is still set to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
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Celebrating the Achievements of Pitta Patta Day Nursery’s Class of 2024
The 25 graduates, dressed in charming miniature caps and gowns, were the centre of attention.
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Battersea to see new 20-storey apartment blocks after plans given green light
Labour councillor Paul White praised the level of social housing the scheme offers.
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Teenager receives ‘bladder pacemaker’ in UK first at Evelina Hospital
Jenny Allan, of Thanet, Kent, was the first teenager to undergo the procedure.
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Council’s children’s services rated ‘outstanding’ after investing £1.3m in mental health support
The council recently invested in new emotional wellbeing facilities in schools to support children’s wellbeing.
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Residents dismiss council’s claims that park events boost biodiversity
Two weekends of back to back festivals at Brockwell Park resulted in damage to parts of the green space.
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Council approves £19m budget increase for plans to renovate Crystal Palace Park
The project will reportedly cost £24million and include updates to the Grade I listed dinosaur statues.
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Croydon shop owners say calling the police is a ‘waste of time’ as shoplifting soars
Shopkeepers put the spike in crime down to the cost of living crisis and sentencing.
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Housing watchdog opens investigation into possible ‘serious failings’ by Southwark council
The local authority which manages 36,000 homes, has been added to the agency’s “gradings under review list”.
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Sutton Amnesty call for prisoners release at village fete
Members of Sutton Amnesty asked visitors to sign letters for prisoners of conscience.
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