Pharmacist calls for free or discounted travel for NHS workers
By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter A hospital pharmacist has launched a petition for NHS workers to get free or
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Croydon tram worker dies with coronavirus
By Tara O’Connor, Local Democracy Reporter A ticket inspector on Croydon’s trams died after contracting coronavirus, it has been revealed.
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Lewisham council to hold “urgency committee” meeting – its first virtual meeting – next week
By Grainne Cuffe, Local Democracy Reporter Lewisham council is due to hold its first virtual council meeting next week. On Thursday,
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Business owners left so stressed they’re taking sleeping pills after being threatened with legal action over non-payment of rent
By Lachlan Leeming, Local Democracy Reporter Small businesses have been threatened with legal action over non-payment of rent during the
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Trio charged with drugs and driving offences in Charlton
Three men have been charged with drugs and driving offences in connection with an investigation by officers from the Met’s
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Nurse cheered by colleagues as he leaves Charing Cross Hospital, where he works, after 10 days in intensive care as coronavirus patient
By Owen Sheppard, Local Democracy Reporter A nurse was cheered by colleagues as he left the hospital where he works
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£100,000 raised for Lewisham Food Bank since campaign launch one month ago
By Grainne Cuffe, Local Democracy Reporter A campaign launched in response to the coronavirus outbreak has raised more than £100,000
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870 new homes could be built at Erith Quarry site as plans lodged with Bexley council
by Lachlan Leeming, Local Democracy Reporter A developer has increased the number of homes it wants to build on a
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Deaths on roads lead police to appeal to drivers to slow down
By Tara O’Connor, Local Democracy Reporter Two deaths in seven days on the roads have prompted a police chief to
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Chefs from top Knightsbridge hotel create meals for needy during coronavirus crisis
By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter Chefs at a top hotel are using their skills to create meals for pensioners and
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“We are so thankful we could be there with dad in his last moments”
By Sian Bayley, Local Democracy Reporter A family has thanked hospital staff for allowing them to spend crucial last moments
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What’s On: Clare Teal & Jason Rebello at The Pheasantry
An event that is still planning to go ahead despite coronavirus is the return of BBC Radio 2 broadcaster Clare
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Children and families learn school places fate in Bromley and Bexley
By Lachlan Leeming, Local Democracy Reporter A glimpse into life after the coronavirus pandemic has been provided to families of
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Desperate business owners flood town hall helpline with 16,000 calls
By Lachlan Leeming, Local Democracy Reporter More than 16,000 people have called a town hall helpline in a matter of
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Talk of the Town Poetry: Can You See The Light
A poem written by a member of the Grenfell community in response to the coronavirus crisis emphasising kindness has struck
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Ignore distancing rules and parks will be closed, Lewisham council warns
By Grainne Cuffe, Local Democracy Reporter Residents flouting social distancing rules risk parks being closed again, town hall chiefs have
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Pair arrested after man dies following collision in Croydon
A second person has been arrested after man died following a collision in Croydon. On Tuesday of last week a
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Southwark nightclub’s licence suspended after 12 fights in a year – including one where man tried to strangle police officer
By Grainne Cuffe, Local Democracy Reporter A nightclub’s licence has been suspended after a brawl where a customer tried to strangle a
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What’s On: The Black Men’s Consortium Online Drama Drop-in
A digital drama drop-in group is looking for black men to explore issues around mental health and depression during the
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