Beckhams win planning permission to revamp mansion
The work will fix a crumbling terrace and garden steps at the back of the five-storey Victorian home in Holland Park.
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“Demon” sculpture by artist Damien Hirst could be unveiled on Greenwich Peninsula
The outline of the proposal came before Greenwich council last year, but is now being reported the developer, Knight Dragon, has revealed exactly where it wants the statue to be placed.
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Peace march to show solidarity with Ukraine
The event will begin with a march from Park Lane at 2pm to Trafalgar Square on Saturday, where a vigil will be held until 5pm.
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Sri just 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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School where students call teachers by their first name and wear “what they want” gets top marks
Ashbourne College, an independent sixth form in Old Court Place, Kensington, has been rated “outstanding” after Ofsted visited the school in early December.
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The perfect place for a relaxing pint or two at The Charles Holden
Like a struggling salesman who turns up in an even better car, as a cost of living crisis hits I decide to visit more pubs.
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Nursery group launches new academy to kick-start childcare careers
Fennies Nurseries, which has 15 sites across South London, will be offering placements, apprenticeships and a two-year graduate scheme for those wanting to work in the early years sector.
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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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Dementia patient charged more council tax after going into care
An 88-year-old man with dementia is being charged one-and-a-half times the normal rate of council tax, because his house is empty after he went into care.
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Head of Croydon and Kent schools driving his Land Rover to Poland to help Ukrainian refugees
Lee Mason-Ellis the chief executive of The Pioneer Academy will take much needed supplies to refugees and to transport some of the displaced people to wherever they need to go en route back to the UK.
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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.
Read MoreLocal authority put abused man in housing close to his abuser
A domestic abuse victim has won £500 from a South London council after twice being housed in a drug den – and once near to his abusive ex-partner.
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Bluebird Care… More Than Just A Job!!!
Are you anxious about the stability of work in industries you previously thought were rock solid, such as retail, hospitality and Catering? Have you ever considered Care?
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Holland Park School: Parents mobilise against federation takeover
Families of pupils of the Holland Park School community told mulit-academy trust (MAT) United Learning they want their school to continue to be run by Kensington & Chelsea council.
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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 in recognition of her tireless work to support older residents during lockdown.
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Waterloo refugee project which counsels traumatised refugees is appealing for cash support
Waterloo Community Counselling (WCC), in Frazier Street, Lambeth, is having to cope with a surge in demand for its support, because of the war in Ukraine and conflict in places like Syria and the Yemen.
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Claims water pipe outside McDonald’s breaks “every three weeks”
It was one of a number of criticisms aimed at the utility company, including complaints of unsolved leaks and responding with “nonsense” when concerns have been raised.
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Nursery group launches new academy to kick-start childcare careers
Fennies Nurseries, which has 15 sites across South London, will be offering placements, apprenticeships and a two-year graduate scheme for those wanting to work in the early years sector.
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