Outdoor cinema and bar opens at Westfield Shepherd’s Bush as London gets set for sizzling August
By Owen Sheppard, Local Democracy Reporter A huge al fresco cinema and bar opened for the first time outside the
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British Surrealism virtual exhibition at Dulwich Picture Gallery
A gallery has put one of its highly acclaimed exhibitions online for free. The Dulwich Picture Gallery has created a
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Kensington and Chelsea councillor’s home targeted in fire bomb attack
By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter Police are investigating a fire bomb attack at the home of a Kensington and
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Go-ahead given to outdoor theatre production in Sydenham
An outdoor theatre production has been given the green light to bring a much loved fairytale character to the stage.
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Purley Oaks railway station to be turned into 79 flats
By Tara O’Connor, Local Democracy Reporter A car showroom near Purley Oaks railway station will be replaced with a block
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New journey-planning app launched for Londoners using public transport
By Jessie Mathewson, Local Democracy Reporter Transport for London (TfL) has launched a new journey-planning app – and it could
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Bexley council in “continual conversation” with Government over emergency funding after coronavirus impact
By Lachlan Leeming, Local Democracy Reporter Bexley council’s power-brokers are holding a “continual conversation” with Government over emergency funding as
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Bexley children’s language company up for award
By Melissa Kasule A businesswoman’s two-year-old company is in the running for an award for her approach to teaching language.
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Fulham pensioner calls for help to raise £66k to buy new lifeline Age UK minibus
By Owen Sheppard, Local Democracy Reporter A Fulham pensioner has called on local people to help raise more than £66,000
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Fears expressed over lack of social distancing and late-night parties in Soho as lockdown eases
By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter Residents are calling for more controls over the number of people flocking into Soho
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‘Miracle’ survival of young Brixton mum and baby after string of health scares
By Rachael Burford, Local Democracy Reporter A young mother has told of her “miracle” survival after a heart transplant and
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Seven arrests over murder of Alexander Kareem in Shepherd’s Bush
Police investigating the murder of Alexander Kareem, 20, who was found suffering from gunshot wounds in Askew Road, Shepherd’s Bush
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Call for separate traffic lights to give buses a “head start” in traffic
By Owen Sheppard, Local Democracy Reporter London Bus drivers have welcomed the news that bus lanes will become 24/7, but
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Four arrests over fatal stabbing in Maida Vale
Police investigating a fatal stabbing in Westminster have now made four arrests. A murder investigation was launched on July 15
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Works on road between Plumstad and Abbey Wood to encourage cycling and walking
By Lachlan Leeming, Local Democracy Reporter Vehicle use will be cut down and cycling and walking encouraged on a new
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Hundreds of new homes approved for vacant New Cross site
By Grainne Cuffe, Local Democracy Reporter Hundreds of new homes were approved for a vacant site in New Cross by
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Mixed emotions as commuters begin slow return to the capital
By Rachael Burford, Local Democracy Reporter Many commuters have this week been returning to their offices on public transport for
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Marley and me – in the playground
Bob Marley gave a voice to the frustrations of young black Britons in the 1970s. If you went to the
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Huge increase in calls to mental health line during lockdown
Calls to an out-of-hours mental health line have soared by 171 per cent since lockdown. Solidarity in a Crisis (SIAC),
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