Mother and son from Greenwich jailed in drugs and gun bust
A mother and son have been jailed for a total of 25 years for their involvement in a drugs and and gun-running gang.
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Author: James Twomey
University of Greenwich and outsource company Sodexo deny racial discrimination claims from security officers
Security officers at a university claimed they were racially discriminated against by their employers after they did not receive hazard pay during the pandemic, despite claims their white colleagues received a £300 bonus.
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Three quarters of Londoners likely to take COVID-19 vaccine, according to survey
But almost half of Londoners who might not get a coronavirus vaccine either do no not trust Government advice or drug companies, the Assembly found.
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Lewisham council to make at least £24m worth of cuts next year
Lewisham’s healthier communities select committee have expressed concerns over outsourcing services at a meeting. The council needs to make £40 million in cuts over the next three years – “at least” £24 million next year.
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Man arrested in connection with Sergeant Matt Ratana killing in Croydon custody centre
A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Croydon police officer Sergeant Matt Ratana.
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Kensington and Chelsea corner shop staff caught selling booze to children three times in three years
A North Kensington corner shop has been caught selling booze to children on three occasions in three years. The Maharajah Food & Wine shop in Golborne Road will now have its licence suspended for a month.
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Temporary traffic crossing still being considered by the Hammersmith Bridge Taskforce
A temporary traffic crossing is still being considered by the Hammersmith Bridge Taskforce, according to a letter received by Wandsworth Council Leader, Ravi Govindia.
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Town hall and residents fear for Lewisham park at risk of property developers
Lewisham’s sustainable development committee chair has urged the council to protect land the community has plans to turn into a 7.2 hectare park.
Councillor Liam Curran also warned that it was a risk of “atrocious” damage from developers.
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Cops release pictures of man after two men found unconscious outside pub in Eltham
Police are looking for a man in connection with an attack that left two men in their 50s unconscious. The two men were taken to hospital after they were assaulted by three men and left unconscious outside the White Hart pub in Eltham High Street on October 24 at around 10.20pm.
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Three men jailed after cops seize more than £1m in Class A drugs
Three men have been jailed for a total of more than 24 years after they were caught with £1million worth of cocaine.
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Artist from Peckham who suffered violence wants to help others paint through the trauma
An artist has spoken about the pain she suffered at the hands of violence and how she plans to help others heal through painting. Melissa Hurst, 30, from Peckham, was subjected to brutal violence and art has helped her healing process.
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Police on the hunt for burglars who tied up a man in East Dulwich release e-fit image
An e-fit image of a suspect believed to be involved in a burglary that saw a a man in his 50s tied up has been released by the police. On September 23, the victim was at alone at his home in Whateley Road in East Dulwich when two unknown men confronted him, one of them was holding a firearm.
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Dulwich school campaign to raise £14K for bike sheds
It’s an unusual move for a school – Charter School in North Dulwich is urging its pupils to get behind its bike sheds. The Friends of Charter North Dulwich on Tuesday announced the launch of its 2020-2021 fundraising campaign to raise £14,000 to build a much needed new bike shelter for the school.
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Police appeal after cyclist killed in collision in West Norwood
Police are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist was killed following a collision with a lorry.
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Bexley school pupils, parents and staff collect donations to help struggling families during lockdown
Staff, parents and pupils at a school are pulling together to support families struggling in the pandemic.
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Hammersmith and Fulham teachers form commission to figure out why so many schools are losing staff
A group of West London head teachers have banded together to investigate why so many staff are leaving the profession.
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Greenwich foster carers win Big Impact award at the Third Sector Awards
A borough’s foster carers and staff have won an award for their work. Greenwich council, part of The Fostering Network’s Mockingbird programme, has seen off other outstanding projects to win the Big Impact Award at this year’s Third Sector Awards.
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Bromley man jailed for eight years after admitting smuggling cocaine to pay off boat debt
A man who attempted to smuggle 1.5kg of cocaine from Jamaica to the UK to pay off a £6,000 debt has been jailed for more than eight years in prison.
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Two schoolgirls stabbed on their way to school in the space of three days in Croydon
Two teenage schoolgirls have been stabbed as they walk to school in the space of three days in Croydon.
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