What’s On: Hege releases new single providing positivity during the pandemic
Pop artist Hege has released an uplifting new single that hopes to provide a positive message during the pandemic. Up,
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Talk of the Town: Support for London Museums in the pandemic
Visitors have donated their would-be entrance fees to help West London museums ride out the economic storm of coronavirus, writes
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Unsung heroes keeping Wandsworth running during coronavirus outbreak
By Sian Bayley, Local Democracy Reporter As we sit at home through another week of lockdown, it’s important to take
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Wandsworth among boroughs most affected by coronavirus, says report
By Sian Bayley, Local Democracy Reporter Wandsworth is among the London boroughs most affected by coronavirus, according to a recent
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Teacher’s union warns of dangers of opening schools too soon
By Sian Bayley, Local Democracy Reporter A teacher’s union has warned against schools reopening too soon, saying “we do not
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Lewisham teenager admits possession of lock knives and ‘zombie’ knives
A teenager has admitted possession of 20 ‘zombie’ knives and lock knives which were found stashed in his abandoned car.
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Man arrested after bus driver spat at in Bexleyheath
A man identified by forensics has been arrested for allegedly spitting at a bus driver. At shortly after 1am on
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150 volunteers wanted to help test potential coronavirus vaccine at St George’s Hospital in Tooting
Residents could be pioneers in developing a vaccine to prevent coronavirus. St George’s Hospital and University in Tooting is looking
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Police release picture of man they want to speak to following rape of woman
Police investigating the rape of a young woman in central London have released an image of a man they want
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South London Memories: ‘An eternity in heaven – that would be hell’ remembering activist Barbara Smoker
Barbara Smoker, from Lewisham, who has died aged 96, was president of the National Secular Society (1972–1996), chairwoman of the
Read MoreLambeth pavements to be widened to allow social distancing
Pavements will be extended into the road in some of the busiest parts of Lambeth to allow residents to keep
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St George’s Hospital staff pay tribute to nurse, 34, who died this week
By Sian Bayley, Local Democracy Reporter Staff at St George’s Hospital in Tooting have paid tribute to a “popular” and
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Man jailed for eight months after lying about having coronavirus and spitting at custody staff
A man has been jailed after he spat at police custody staff and lied about having Covid-19 because he was
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Southwark’s cemeteries begin to open again
By Grainne Cuffe, Local Democracy Reporter Southwark cemeteries have begun to open again following updated Government guidance. The council has
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What’s On: London Transport Museum
The London Transport Museum is open online and sharing its collection to help people while they settle into staying indoors.
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Croydon pub leads national fight to allow more businesses access to government grants during coronavirus outbreak
By Tara O’Connor, Local democracy Reporter Many struggling businesses in Croydon have been unable to get government grants during the
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Talk of the Town NHS: Vans For Bands offers NHS hospitals state-of-the-art luxury sleeper buses
Staff from the Intensive Care and High Dependency Units at University Hospital Lewisham are being given the chance to relax
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What’s On: Performance Live – The Way Out on BBC iPlayer
A film that provides an immersive experience of the Battersea Arts Centre is now available on BBC iPlayer as part
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Grace Jones Meltdown Festival postponed until 2021
The Southbank Centre has announced that Grace Jones’ Meltdown festival which was set to take place this summer has been
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