Tony Lord: Spending a penny?
I’m glad I’ve never been asked to take part in one of those TV programmes where they ask, ‘Who do
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Report criticises Kensington and Chelsea council’s efforts to improve community relations following Grenfell
By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter A panel brought in by the government to watch progress on improving community relations after
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No bin bag delivery in Southwark during coronavirus outbreak
By Grainne Cuffe, Local Democracy Reporter Southwark council is no longer delivering new bins or bags because it does not
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Elephant and Castle sex attacker is jailed for 13 years
A sex attacker who stalked a string of women through the night then attacked one has been jailed for 13
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Croydon council suspends parking charges during coronavirus outbreak
By Tara O’Connor, Local Democracy Reporter Parking charges in Croydon have been suspended until further notice. Croydon council has announced
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Beckenham Tory MP apologises over “foul Chinese illness” comments about coronavirus
By Lachlan Leeming, Local Democracy Reporter A South-east London MP has insisted comments referring to the deadly Covid-19 virus as
Read MoreCroydon GP taken to hospital with coronavirus calls for more NHS staff to be tested
By Tara O’Connor, Local Democracy Reporter A Croydon GP who was taken by ambulance to hospital with coronavirus is urgently
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The volunteers keeping our NHS staff fed
By Sian Bayley, Local Democracy Reporter It’s been a busy morning in Furzedown, Wandsworth, as husband and wife team Janneke
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Pair charged with murder of teenager in Greenwich
Police investigating the murder of a teenager in Greenwich have charged two people. Mario Gruda 22, of SE9, was charged
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Peppa Pig: My First Concert at the Southbank Centre May 30-31
It takes a lot to keep Peppa Pig down. And with a crisis closing art venues across the city, the
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London Mozart Players launch ‘At home with LMP’ initiative
At home with LMP London Mozart Players, the UK’s longest established chamber orchestra, are launching ‘At home with LMP’ an
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Theatre: ‘Be More Chill’ A musical exploration of adolescent angst
In this age of social media some theatre pieces are propelled to prominence by sheer word of mouth. Be More
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Coronavirus means bin collections may be later than usual in Croydon
By Tara O’Connor, Local Democracy Reporter A reduced workforce due to the coronavirus crisis means that bin collections in Croydon
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Social care charges for disabled people in Greenwich postponed due to coronavirus outbreak
By Lachlan Leeming, Local Democracy Correspondent A package of controversial new charges due to be imposed upon services for disabled
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Notting Hill head teacher says schools are “resilient places,” as he prepares to teach children of key workers
By Julia Gregory, Local Demoracy Reporter A lot of hard work has gone into preparing for continuing school remotely for
Read MoreCritical care capacity increased as Croydon University Hospital fights back against coronavirus
By Tara O’Connor, Local Democracy Reporter As the coronavirus pandemic worsens in the capital, Croydon University Hospital is dramatically increasing
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Warning to public after Greenwich shop is found selling dodgy face masks and hand sanitiser
By Lachlan Leeming, Local Democracy Reporter Residents in South-east London have been warned of rogue traders selling dodgy face masks
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Lewisham councillor calls for council to backtrack on changes to Care Act
By Grainne Cuffe, Local Democracy Reporter A Lewisham councillor is urging the Government to backtrack on temporary changes to the Care Act which
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Funding appeal raises £10,000 in just three days for Lambeth food banks
By Grainne Cuffe, Local Democracy Reporter A fundraising appeal for food banks in Lambeth raised £10,000 in three days. Will
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