London Mayor pledges £15,000 to campaign to save Streatham Theatre
The Mayor of London today announced that the campaign to save the historic Streatham Hill Theatre will receive a pledge
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Wandsworth firms affected by coronavirus crisis – but some in a good way
By Sian Bayley, Local Democracy Reporter Firms in Balham are already being affected by the coronavirus crisis – but some
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Transport for London Southwark offices deep-cleaned after worker tests positive for coronavirus
A staff member of Transport for London (TfL) head office has tested positive for Covid-19. The office in Southwark has been
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London Mayor pledges £1.65m to plans to transform former Catford Constitutional Club
Plans to transform the site of the former Catford Constitutional Club have received a boost after being awarded £1.65 million
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Police issue image of man over Kennington rapist
Police are releasing an image of a man they wish to speak to in connection with a rape in Kennington
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Police image of man who carried out sexual assault on bus between Lewisham and Elephant & Castle
Detectives investigating a sexual assault have issued an image of a man they would like to speak to. A 28-year-old
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Third confirmed coronavirus case in South London
The first case of COVID-19 in Greenwich borough was confirmed on Monday 9 March. The patient is now being treated
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Arrests in Peckham, Bromley and Feltham over massive cocaine haul
Nine people suspected of being part of an organised crime group responsible for importing at least two tonnes of cocaine
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Multi-instrumentalist Charlie is Bexley Young Musician of the Year for 2020
The saying goes that where there’s muck, there’s brass. But Charlie Keeling, 15, has just proved that where there’s brass, there’s
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Pair who exchanged gun in front of undercover police are jailed
Two men who exchanged a firearm in a parked car in front of covert officers have been jailed. Dean Philpott,
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Millwall directors self-isolate after meeting Forest’s infected owner at last weekend’s game
Millwall directors are self-isolating after last weekend coming into contact with the Nottingham Forest owner, who has contracted the coronavirus.
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Teenager convicted of murder of Solomon Small
A student who fist-bumped his victim before stabbing him repeatedly has been found guilty of murder. Eighteen-year-old Solomon Small was
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Lewisham cook is runner-up in School Chef of the Year contest
Too many cooks spoil the broth, they say. But being surrounded by some of the best school chefs in the
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Works set for Lambeth Bridge to make it safer for cyclists and pedestrians
Transport for London (TfL) has announced the next steps for plans to transform both Lambeth Bridge and its northern and
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Developer downsizes Blackfriars Road hotel plan after rejection
By Grainne Cuffe, Local Democracy Reporter A developer has shrunk the size of its planned hotel and cut the number
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New floating restaurant on Greenwich Peninsula approved
By Lachlan Leeming, Local Democracy Reporter Plans for a new floating restaurant and bar on Greenwich Peninsula will go ahead after receiving
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Lewisham anti-gangs mentor cleared of charges after wrongful raid at his home
A top anti-gangs mentor whose home was raided by Met officers – while he was working for the force –
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Man arrested after motorbike rider, 16, is left with critical injuries in Bermondsey
Police have arrested a man following a collision which left a teenage boy with critical injuries. The incident happened at
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School cleared of coronavirus scare as pupils return to class
A school has been cleared of coronavirus scares after two pupils who were sent home are back in classes. The Ark
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