Trains going through Croydon will face major delays this weekend as passengers are being urged to only travel if it is essential. Network Rail will be replacing two damaged rails at a junction just outside Purley. If left unfixed, they could lead to a broken rail.
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Students at a school in Dulwich celebrated as almost two thirds of them got into Russell Group universities. Pupils at Kingsdale Foundation School found out they were going to Cambridge University, Imperial College, and King’s College London, as well as Manchester, Bristol and Nottingham.
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A daughter visiting her parents’ graves was devastated to find her mum’s was so overgrown she could barely see it. London-born Sheelagh Thompson’s parents are buried in West Norwood Cemetery — but she can only visit them about twice a year because she lives in Hertfordshire with her husband.
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A teenager from Lambeth has gotten a place at Cambridge University to study medicine after being inspired to become a doctor during the pandemic. Tawab Abdul from Lambeth Academy will be attending Homerton College at Cambridge.
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This September, London South Bank University (LSBU) will open the doors of its new Croydon campus. The university will be based at Electric House, an office building that has been empty since 2013.
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A student from Wandsworth who has been supporting herself through her studies has received a £50,000 scholarship after getting top A Levels. Amera Badawy, who attended Ark Putney Academy, achieved an A*, an A and a B.
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A campaign group has accused Lambeth council of “double discrimination” after it excluded survivors of abuse in a black care home from its compensation scheme… and students are celebrating their A-level results this week after a particularly tough year of studying. In sport Millwall are in talks with their goalkeeper keeper over new deal. All that plus much more…
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The Southbank Centre has announced a touring exhibition featuring more than 600 pieces of art created in lockdown which show the power of art on health and well-being.
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Greenwich Theatre are showcasing two productions for children this summer. An adaptation of Joan Aiken’s novel The Wolves of Willoughby Chase will run alongside a retelling of family favourite Pinocchio.
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Catford-raised singer Ray BLK has announced the release of her long-awaited debut album, Access Denied. The record, featuring Giggs, Stefflon Don, Kojey Radical, Suburban Plaza and Kaash Paige featuring will be put out on September 17, and features 14 songs
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Following the high drama of England’s heartbreak in the Euro 2020 final. Pubs were packed from early in the day and it was tough getting a table anywhere. This week, by contrast, I could walk into anywhere I wanted. I walked into a good one. I walked past Craft Metropolis in Penge High Street and felt compelled to go in.
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Former world darts champion Andy Fordham has died at the age of 59, nicknamed The Viking by commentator Bobby George, and raised in Charlton, won the tournament at the Lakeside 17 years ago, after four previous semi-final defeats.
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Avant-garde artist Sophie Taeuber-Arp once spoke about her wish to create beautiful things – and, looking at her retrospective at the Tate Modern, she succeeded in this many times over.
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A Nunhead student who moved to the UK at the age of 12 has received three A*s at A Level – and has got into Oxford University. Juan Erazo Rojas, who attends St Thomas the Apostle School, achieved the top grade possible in Chemistry, Physics and Maths.
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Mottingham-based dancer who is deaf has showcased his talents in a new music video celebrating diversity and inclusivity. Chris Fonseca joined musicians, singers and dancers from around the globe to create the video, set to a cover of the Des’ree hit You Gotta Be.
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For many people, their pooch is a four-legged best friend, so it’s understandable that it simply wouldn’t feel right to celebrate their special day without them. As weddings have now returned, and more venues are happy to welcome furry friends, it’s an exciting time for many.
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A restaurant in Elephant and Castle has had its alcohol licence revoked after being linked to a “machete” brawl and bottle attack. Southwark Council’s licensing committee stripped the premises of its licence after a hearing on August 11.
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Hammersmith hospitals have seen a rise in patients admitted to ICU as Covid-19 cases rise in the borough. Imperial Hospital Trust, which looks after St Mary’s, Hammersmith, Chelsea, Western Eye and Charing Cross hospitals, has seen a rise in people entering critical care with coronavirus.
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Hundreds of lamp-posts in Battersea Park are being upgraded with eco-friendly LED light bulbs to save tax payers money and help the environment. This latest park improvement project comes just days after the unveiling of the approved new design for the park’s toddler and junior playground where work is set to begin in September on a £250,000 upgrade.
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