Fire at The New Cross Turnpike pub in Welling caused by cigarette
Firefighters are warning smokers to dispose of cigarettes carefully after a fire at a pub on Saturday night. A small
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Building work starts on Evelina London Children’s Hospital’s new centre
The start of construction work on a new state-of-the-art day surgery centre at Evelina London Children’s Hospital was marked by
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Mental health worker recognised for dedication during coronavirus pandemic
By Rafi Mauro-Benady A mental health worker has had a unique award created and given to him for his dedication
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Rapist convicted after attack on woman in Catford
A rapist who preyed on a woman who was lost late at night has been convicted. Danut Bulboana, 21, came
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Church group bids to convert old Ladywell billiard hall
By Rafi Mauro-Benady An independent church which runs Lewisham’s largest food bank is planning to convert a dilapidated landmark building
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Almost 50,000 stopped for not having a face mask when boarding London transport
By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter Transport staff have had to stop 47,700 people from getting on the Tube, bus
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Cop who served Met for 50 years commended by Commissioner
A former police officer who has dedicated more than 50 years of her life to working for the Met has
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£500k bid to get people out and about in Kensington and Chelsea
By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter New bike lanes and a 20mph speed limit are part of a £500,000 package
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Businesses which helped out during lockdown are recognised
A chef who has served more than 1,700 hot meals for people in need during lockdown has been recognised for
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Anger over lack of recycling bins on Lewisham estate
By Rafi Mauro-Benady A row has erupted over recycling bins, leaving one woman perplexed with her council and her housing
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Just five coronavirus patients now in South-west London hospitals
By Tara O’Connor, Local Democracy Reporter There are currently just five coronavirus patients in hospitals across South-west London. As of
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“Too often after an inspection or inquiry senior people moved on and little or nothing was done” – Inquiry into sex abuse in Lambeth care homes draws to a close
By Grainne Cuffe, Local Democracy Reporter The victims of prolonged abuse under the care of Lambeth council are calling for
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Man in court on terrorism charges
A man will appear in court today in relation to failing to disclose information about acts of terrorism, contrary to
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Anger at planned 12-storey block of flats in Selhurst
By Tara O’Connor, Local Democracy Reporter Concerned residents in Selhurst say that a proposed 12-storey block of flats it just
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Leisure centres in Westminster to open from Saturday
By Owen Sheppard, Local Democracy Reporter Every leisure centre in the Westminster, from Victoria to Little Venice, will reopen on
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Action plan published by St George’s Hospital in Tooting highlights difficulty BAME staff encounter in reaching senior roles
By Sian Bayley, Local Democracy Reporter St George’s Hospital trust has published a diversity and inclusion action plan to combat
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Grenfell Inquiry must consider role race played in tragedy, says London Mayor Sadiq Khan
By Jessie Mathewson, Local Democracy Reporter The Grenfell Inquiry should consider the role race played in the fire, the Mayor
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Documentary following Southwark council house workers to be aired in autumn
By Grainne Cuffe, Local Democracy Reporter A Channel 4 documentary that follows Southwark council housing workers around is set to
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More than half of of Londonders still don’t know how to get a coronavirus test, poll shows
By Owen Sheppard, Local Democracy Reporter Millions of Londoners still don’t know how to order a coronavirus test, a poll
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