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Start of work on nine flats for supported living in East Greenwich
A ground-breaking ceremony marked the start of work on a specialist development of new homes for people with learning disabilities.
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In My View: Harriet Harman, MP for Camberwell & Peckham
Cressida Dick, The Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police has announced that she is standing down early. It was a disappointment for me to see the first woman Met Commissioner’s term of office end under a cloud.
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South Londoner’s Opinion: Ukraine has shown us the folly of the decision of Brexit
We are all shocked and horrified by Vladimir Putin’s murderous attack on a peaceful nation, and I have been looking at how the UK is responding in relation to the response of our partners in the European Union.
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Don’t smoke, your pet could suffer
PDSA is urging pet owners to quit lighting up around their pets – as it warns the toxic fumes could severely impact their health.
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Pub closures in Croydon blamed on high property prices
A town has lost more than 100 pubs since the year 2000, with residents fearing the town has “lost its vibrancy”.
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Lewisham walker raising hundreds for Ukraine by covering 20,000 steps every day – each one an agonising ordeal
A walker with damage to both legs has pledged to cover 20km a day to raise money for Ukrainian humanitarian relief.
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How to find out about policing in Merton – and how to be a cop
Wimbledon Police are holding a four day outreach event at Mitcham Market, Upper Green East, Mitcham to speak to prospective recruits.
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Report finds groups of commuters on e-scooters in Lambeth – and parents with children on the front – are biggest problem
The figures, researched among 400 residents of the borough found pedestrians were fearful of dozens of young working commuters riding e-scooters en mass through Stockwell and to get to central London.
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Green fields campaigners demand protection for under-threat parks
Green campaigners say a string of South London parks and open spaces are under threat of development and demanded they be protected.
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Clapham Road, Lambeth gets new Post Office
This new branch offers customers a wide range of Post Office services, from posting letters and parcels to collecting and returning online shopping items.
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How to find out about policing in Merton – and how to be a cop
Wimbledon Police are holding a four day outreach event at Mitcham Market, Upper Green East, Mitcham to speak to prospective recruits.
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Sebastian’s tales wins national writing competition for young
A school pupil has won a national writing competition with a story about keeping your neighbourhood clean
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Register for your chance to vote for who should be Croydon’s first mayor
Croydon residents are being urged to register now to vote for the borough’s first elected mayor and local councillors in May.
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Streatham MP Ribeiro-Addy bags Newcomer of the Year award in the House of Commons
Streatham’s Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP has been announced as the 2021 Newcomer MP of the Year at the prestigious MP of the Year Awards.
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Wandsworth care home resident Sri currys on making fabulous food
An old people’s home celebrated one of its residents for International Women’s Day – a broadcaster, chef, author and translator.
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Founder of Catford club for pensioners given recognition for her crucial work during lockdown
Lesley Allen, founder of the Diamond Club and Bring Me Sunshine, has been presented with a Mayor of Lewisham’s Outstanding Recognition Award for her tireless work during lockdown.
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Father and son sold cars after turning back mileage clocks
Janusz Borewicz, 54, and his son Krystian Borewicz, 36, were prosecuted for selling dozens of clocked cars including Audis, Volkswagens and Mercedes that had their mileage readings drastically reduced in 2015.
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£1million bid to fill thousands of hospitality jobs in Central London
Thousands of vacancies have been left unfilled in the West End after stores, cafes and restaurants shut and visitors and shoppers stayed away.
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