Tate Britain opens a landmark exhibition Life Between Islands
Tate Britain has opened a landmark exhibition exploring the extraordinary breadth of Caribbean-British art over four generations.
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10-year-old girl donates hair to wig-making charity for kids with cancer
Nylah Small said: “More people should donate their hair for this charity to help change people’s lives to help make the world better.”
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Benches removed after residents claim they are used for drug-dealing and sex work
Paddington residents have won a battle against Westminster City council to get the benches removed from outside their homes in a bid to tackle anti-social behaviour.
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Two men receive compensation after woman builds a garage on their land
Following the investigation, the council agreed to apologise to both men and pay out compensation of £750 to Mr X and £500 to Mr Y.
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Residents oppose high-rise block in Battersea over fears it will ruin area’s ‘charm and beauty’
Vision Develop wants to build the tower block on Yelverton Road in Battersea, Wandsworth.
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Westminster mother-of-two’s ceiling collapses 48 hours after council said it was safe
Andie Williams has had to face leaks, ceiling collapses and even an ant infestation at her home in Charlwood House.
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Dulwich junior school closes because of Covid outbreak
Dulwich Hamlet Junior School in Dulwich Village has shut its doors to students because of a surge in staff and students testing positive for Covid-19 – including the Omicron variant.
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MP backs calls for DLR extension to Thamesmead
Abena Oppong-Asare, the Labour MP for Erith and Thamesmead, has backed requests for an expansion of the train line to Thamesmead and said it is “desperately” needed by residents.
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Elephant and Castle traders still without premises one year after shopping centre closed
They said developers Delancey, promised to relocate them before the shopping centre was demolished in 2020. But some are still without suitable premises or say they’re operating from less than perfect buildings.
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Police concerned about new night-spot after owner’s bar showed ‘complete disregard’ for Covid rules
Southwark council approved George Nwachukwa’s request to open 100-person venue, The Executive Lounge, next to his existing bar on the Old Kent Road in Southwark.
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2021 set to be the worst year on record for teenage homicides as 28 young people killed
However, the number of recorded knife crime victims in the most recent financial year was 39 per cent lower than in 2019/20, while the number of gun crime victims was 22 per cent lower.
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Residents say artificial pitch at Wimbledon school ‘makes a mockery’ of conservation area
Wimbledon College in Edge Hill has been given the green light for a new pitch by Merton council.
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Paralympian athlete released from prison after gluing himself to a plane
James Brown climbed on top of a plane at London City Airport on October 10 2019 in protest at airport expansion and climate change.
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Council committee join campaigners in recommending Silvertown Tunnel be stopped
Campaigners say the project will contribute to pollution, cause more congestion and traffic and is a waste of money.
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Win panto tickets to see The Queen of Hearts at Greenwich Theatre
Have the chance to be the winner of a ticket for a family-of-four to The Queen of Hearts at the Greenwich Theatre
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Horniman Museum highlights – Hair: Untold Stories
A new exhibition at the Horniman Museum highlights hair’s untold stories, from the meaning and importance of our hair, to how we use is.
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South London director pays homage to his murdered cousin through film
A South London director has premiered a documentary about his murdered cousin.
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Review: While the Sun Shines
Christopher Walker reviews While the Sun Shines by Terrence Rattigan
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Sabina Nessa’s school fundraising to create edible garden in her memory
Headteacher Lisa Williams said: “Creating a safe outdoor space where children can learn and thrive seems the perfect way to do something positive for Sabina.”
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