Man left with head injuries after unprovoked attack in Croydon
A man in his 30s was left unconscious with head injuries following an unprovoked assault late at night in Croydon town centre.
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Author: Lottie Kilraine
‘Chaotic’ vaccine rollout in parts of London
Influential health campaigners say the rollout of Covid vaccines has been “chaotic” in parts London.
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Celeb driving instructor wins influencer award for hit YouTube channel
Driving instructor wins Young Driver Influencer of the Year Award for hit YouTube channel. Francis Noakes, 34, from Havil Street, in Camberwell, was thrilled receive the award as part of the 2021 First Car awards.
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Hollywood costume designer on her Forest Hill beginnings
A movie costume designer is a long way from her roots, but she says she has never felt more at home than in the Hollywood hills.
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Covid-19 Lewisham patient describes ‘life changing’ ordeal
A Covid-19 patient has described in detail the physical deterioration he suffered after contracting the virus.
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London lagging behind in Covid-19 vaccine roll-out
More than 500,000 Londoners have now been vaccinated against Covid-19, but the capital is still lagging behind the rest of the country.
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Driver wins three-month dispute with TfL for unlawful parking ticket
A driver has finally won a three-month dispute after being unlawfully awarded a parking ticket on private land – and discovering almost 40 people got a ticket in the same spot.
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Lewisham council threatened with court action over planning decision
A community group hopes to take Lewisham Council to the High Court over a planning decision they say is unlawful and will harm the local area.
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NHS Trust ‘deeply regrets’ failing severely disabled child
A boy who suffered brain damage as a result of delays in his delivery has been awarded £10million in compensation by the High Court.
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Pharmacists’ language skills builds community trust
A Croydon pharmacist says the fact her staff can speak eight different languages helps the diverse local community to understand important health messages around coronavirus.
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Council lodges claim against cladding maker for Grenfell Tower fatal fire
Kensington and Chelsea council has lodged a personal injury claim against two companies involved in the Grenfell Tower fatal fire.
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Wandsworth council reveals ‘relatively strong’ finances
Wandsworth Council is in a “relatively strong” financial position, and will not be heading down the same path as Croydon, which went bankrupt last year.
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Mayhem as water five foot deep floods street
A number of homes in one of the capital’s wealthiest areas were yesterday damaged by flood water with a depth of around five feet.
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Rapid Covid tests offered at second Lewisham testing site
Lewisham council will now be offering rapid Covid-19 tests to asymptomatic residents that need to leave home for work. A second test centre is due to open at The Green Man, Downham
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‘Reverse cuts to mental health support’ urges Save Lewisham Hospital campaign
The leaders of a campaign to save a hospital have condemned plans to cut scores of jobs helping young people with their mental health in lockdown and after.
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Five escape from Camberwell pub blaze
Five people escaped a blaze at a pub with flats above it. Twenty-five firefighters and four fire engines fought the flames on top of ‘The Kennington’ pub
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Croydon Imam leading by example with Covid vaccination
A Croydon Imam is leading by example by getting his first dose of the coronavirus vaccination. He received the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine and hopes it will encourage more of the 400-strong congregation in Purley to follow his lead
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Lewisham plea to supermarkets as Covid cases soar
Lewisham’s director for public health and mayor have written to supermarkets urging them to enforce Covid-19 rules.
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Fed up school kids share thoughts on Covid-19
Perhaps speaking for the nation, if not the world, one Hammersmith pupil summed up her views on Covid.
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