Brixton ringleader of £2m cocaine trans-Atlantic smuggling ring convicted
A drugs lord has been found guilty of trying to smuggle £2million worth of cocaine into Britain. Esteban Antonio Mercedes
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Contact tracers failing to reach thousands of South Londoners who could have coronavirus
By Jessie Mathewson, Local Democracy Reporter and Toby Porter Contact tracers are failing to reach thousands of South Londoners who
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Woman in desperate appeal for information as to why late partner was exposed to asbestos
The devastated partner of a former carpenter has issued an emotional appeal for answers as to how he was exposed
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Former journalist and now actor from Peckham has first play performed on Radio 4
A former journalist-turned-actor will have his gritty first play broadcast on Radio 4 during peak listening time. Martin Edwards, from
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Film documents hidden torment experienced by black sexual abuse survivors
A director who documented the hidden torment of black sexual abuse survivors hopes to take his film on to a
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Karan, 11, is language expert
An 11-year-old boy has won a gold award for learning languages during lockdown. Karan Abrol, a pupil from Bannockburn Primary
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Former worker slams Vauxhall care home criticised by watchdog
A former member of staff has slammed a church-run care home which was told it needs to improve by inspectors.
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Rare butterfly makes return to Camberwell
The latest weapon between developers and residents is not a swashbuckling knight on a big horse, a superhero with a
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Hospital Trust launches ‘Stay Safe, Keep Apart’ campaign
Patients at three hospitals are being reassured that it is safe for them to attend their appointments. Changes have been
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Charity says confidence in fostering can only be regained with mass testing for coronavirus
A looming crisis in foster care can only be dealt with by universal voluntary mass testing for coronavirus, an organisation
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Wandsworth cyclists gather for climate protest
Cyclists rode around their borough on Saturday to highlight what they see as town hall failings in addressing its declared
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Dozens of climate protesters set up camp in Brockwell Park for week of action by Extinction Rebellion
By Grainne Cuffe, Local Democracy Reporter, and Toby Porter Campaigners from climate change activists Extinction Rebellion have set up camp
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Commuter jailed for 18 weeks for spitting in face of bus driver
A commuter who spat in a bus driver’s face when she refused to let him on at traffic lights has
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Planning chiefs to debate new flats at Fenwick Place in Lambeth
The next phase of the redevelopment of an estate is set to be debated by planners. Lambeth council’s arm’s-length housing builder,
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Students join volunteers to brighten up Archbishop Tenison’s School for the new year
Normally pupils daubing their playground with paint at the weekend would be a sign of trouble. But students worked alongside
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Croydon company launches project to help adults with learning difficulties
A project has been launched to support people with learning disabilities as massive cuts in local services loom after lockdown. Together
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Works completed at Woolwich’s Waterfront Leisure Centre
A leisure centre’s facelift has been completed for its last few years before it is replaced by a town centre
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Elton John Aids charity reaches testing landmark midway through three-year programme
Elton John’s charity fighting HIV and Aids has celebrated a landmark 120,000 tests just 18 months into a three-year programme.
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Council leader attacks Greenwich Market bosses over plan to increase trader rents by 30 per cent
Plans to increase rents by 30 per cent at an historic market could “kill off” the entire square, town hall
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