Small rise in coronavirus patients at St George’s Hospital in Tooting
As of Tuesday, there were 12 Covid-19 positive patients being cared for in intensive care, and a further 34 Covid-19 positive patients cared for on the wards.
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Mixed views over Westminster Low Traffic Neighbourhood
Westminster City Council consulted residents of the Hyde Park Estate about creating for a Low Traffic Neighbourhood there.
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Parklet installed in Lewisham to help businesses serve customers while social distancing
Lewisham’s first parklet is ready to use in Hither Green in a bid to increase customer numbers for businesses.
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The tallest building in Croydon will open its flats to residents early next year
Flats in Croydon’s new tallest building are expected to be ready to welcome the first residents early next year. The massive towers at 101 George Street have shot up in record time.
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Wandsworth to launch local test and trace system today
Councillor Ravi Govindia, Leader of Wandsworth council, said: “A locally-based Test and Trace team will mean more people with Covid-19 in Wandsworth can be quickly contacted.”
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No Bexley resident has died due to coronavirus in second wave so far
But local councillors are pushing for more detailed information regarding the impact of the virus on the borough’s health services.
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Report shows how prepared Southwark care homes are for winter
Some care homes in Southwark already have enough PPE to get them through the winter, according to an update report going to Southwark council’s health and social care scrutiny commission next week.
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West London councils criticise timing of “late” second lockdown
Labour-run Hammersmith and Fulham council is £13.7m out of pocket because of the costs of coronavirus
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Bluebird Care, Merton backs breast cancer fundraiser with cake sale
A care agency has supported a breast cancer fundraising event by providing cakes and wearing pink.
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Thamesmead homeowners fear they will be lumbered with £13m bill to pay for removal of potentially-disastrous flammable cladding
Occupants of Thamesmead’s Royal Artillery Quays (RAQ) say they’re facing bankruptcy after being served a section 20 notice – the first step in being charged with the costs of fire safety repairs on their building.
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Police shut five unlicensed music events in breach of Covid-19 restrictions
The Met said it would continue to take robust action against those who breach the law and take part in illegal gatherings of any kind.
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Cop given final warning after failing to put away taser in minicab ride
PC Karl Bassom, based on the Central West command unit, was proven to have breached Standards of Professional Behaviour.
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Hundreds gather to protest against Crystal Palace Low Traffic Neighbourhood
While some are embracing the changes, others say that the measures have simply pushed the traffic into the main roads, including the Crystal Palace triangle and Anerley Hill.
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Man jailed for three years after man dies following fight outside restaurant in the Old Kent Road
Jose Adolfo Licona Valladares, 25, of Brixton Hill on Friday appeared at Inner London Crown Court where he was sentenced.
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Review into finances of Croydon council as Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick says authority has been “entirely irresponsible with spending”
The Government will review the “completely unacceptable” financial state of Croydon council.
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£2.6m revamp for Balham railway station
Work is set to begin in mid-November and conclude in the spring.
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24 staff members at Hammersmith Hospital isolating after two patients test positive for coronavirus
It is believed to have happened after two patients, who arrived with non-Covid issues, were admitted to the ICU.
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Ex-offender is praised for his contribution to reducing crime
Jay Adam, a mentoring officer with Charlton Athletic Community Trust (CACT), was highly commended in October’s CACT awards, for his contribution to the organisation’s Street Violence Ruins Lives work.
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Social housing plans for Nunhead face strong opposition
Southwark council has proposed to build nine homes on the Priory Court Estate in Cheltenham Road in Nunhead, as part of its commitment to building 11,000 new council houses.
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