Fox was rescued by Lewisham town hall animal team – after RSPCA refused to
By Alice Fuller A fox trapped at a bowling alley was rescued by council officers after the RSPCA refused to help. Lewisham council
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Churchgoers will walk 60 miles to raise money for ambitious Deptford redevelopment plan
Members of a 175-year-old church will walk 60 miles so they can complete its stake in an ambitious £8million eight-storey development with
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South London’s X-Factor stars JLS to reunite
By Alice Fuller Boyband JLS are making a comeback after a six-year break. Aston Merrygold, Marvin Humes, JB Gill
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South Norwood residents take of-fence at garden barrier
By Tara O’Connor, BBC Local Government Correspondent A group of neighbours in South Norwood were upset and surprised to see
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Brixton woman dies after dental treatment to extract 10 teeth: Hospital apologises to family of woman who died 12 hours after being discharged
BY TOBY PORTER toby@slpmedia.co.uk A hospital has apologised to the family of a woman who died 12 hours after being
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St Dunstan’s College marks Remembrance Day
St Dunstan’s College’s annual Service of Remembrance took place on Monday 11 November. Pupils and staff from across the College
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How skipper of giant-tamers Bromley helped out young injured fans
By Rachel Steinberg A Bromley FC supporter thanked captain Jack Holland after the footballer aided a boy injured during
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Cops foil robber who tried to steal from prestigious Rembrandt exhibition in Dulwich
Quick action by police last night ensured two pictures in an exhibition by one of the greatest artists of all
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Heritage group wants to block Victorian church’s new hall
BY GRAINNE CUFF BBC LOCAL GOVERNMENT CORRESPONDENT A Gothic revival church would be spoiled if a congregation was allowed to
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Leaseholders should not be paying so much to landlords, says Battersea MP
By Alex Waite An MP has supported plans to help local residents with leasehold and property fees. Marsha de Cordova,
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Tribute to the scarred soldiers of the First World War
BY TOBY PORTER toby@slpmedia.co.uk Soldiers scarred in the First World War will have their own tribute thanks to a university
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Coroner decides asbestos now cleared from Wandsworth tower block was a “ticking timebomb”
By Sian Bayley BBC Local Government Correspondent A coroner has expressed concern about a “ticking time bomb” in some
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Tate Modern fall: Boy who fell five floors able to move his legs
BY TOBY PORTER toby@slpmedia.co.uk A six-year-old boy who fell five floors from a viewing balcony is able to move his
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Friends may hold the key to solving the murder of teenager 16-year-old John Ogunjobi
BY TOBY PORTER toby@slpmedia.co.uk Police have appealed to friends of a stabbing victim who may fear for their safety if
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Anger as Lewisham town hall leaders decide to merge three day centres which impacts the elderly
BY TOBY PORTER toby@slpmedia.co.uk Cries of “shame” rang out at a cabinet meeting after town hall leaders decided to close two
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Driver charged after man dies following collision in Bexley
Detectives investigating a hit and run collision in Bexley have charged a man with murder after the victim died of
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Free workshops to understand disabilities at Surrey Quays shopping centre
Shopping mall staff are staging a series of free sessions to find out the best way to help disabled people
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Evelina intensive care worker given 50-50 chance of life now gives back
BY TOBY PORTER toby@slpmedia.co.uk Doctors gave Sabina Checketts only a 50-50 chance of survival when she was born almost three
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Police issue photo of man wanted for burglary and fleeing police
Police are appealing for help to track a man who is wanted for burglary and dangerous driving. Luke Cheal, 21,
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