Down’s Syndrome Eagles pay visit to Palace training session
The Down’s Syndrome Eagles is a team of Palace-supporting players with Down’s Syndrome ranging from primary school age to their early 20s.
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Author: Yann Tear
Mouse poo found on plates and food containers at bistro
A health official found a mouse infestation and food not being stored properly at Manuka Kitchen, in Fulham Road, according to a report.
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Staff at nursery “do not have a secure understanding of how to minimise risks” to children, says damning report
A member of staff at Rising Stars School in Peckham Hill Street, Peckham was also criticised for leaving babies unsupervised during a visit by an inspector in January.
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Pair found guilty of murder of father who they wrongly thought was carrying drugs
Donald Owusu, 25, of no fixed address, and Harvey MacFoy, 26, of Beachborough Road, Bromley, were both found guilty on Monday of the murder of 33-year-old Albert Amofa in Croydon following a trial at the Old Bailey.
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Farewell to an acting legend – Dennis Waterman was one of our own
Born in Clapham, the youngest of nine children, Dennis Waterman started life in Elms Road on Clapham Common South side, but would go on to become synonymous with London life in the 1970s and 1980s.
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Having a laugh at care home
Residents took to the stage and shared their funniest jokes, stories and impressions to kick-off the event ‘Laughter & Sunshine’, which is running in all 25 Brighterkind care homes across the UK during May.
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School failed to protect kids from sexual abuse, according to report
Disciplinary action against some members of staff and a referral to the Teaching Regulation Agency – which deals with misconduct issues within the profession – are expected.
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Bromley election: Tories suffer unexpected losses but retain control of council
Results in the Tory stronghold saw the Conservatives left with 14 fewer councillors than in 2018, slicing their majority from 21 to six – the impact of boundary changes having played a part.
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Croydon election: Labour loses majority as borough’s first mayor is a Tory
Conservative candidate Jason Perry was announced the winner in the early hours of Saturday – beating Labour’s Val Shawcross by just 589 votes.
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Greenwich election: Labour increase majority on council as Tory leader loses seat
The Conservatives’ dismal results saw their leader, Nigel Fletcher, lose his seat as they fell from nine councillors at the last election to just three.
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Lewisham election: Another Labour clean sweep as party takes every single seat
The party fought off a Green threat in Brockley to retain all 54 seats across the borough – as they had in 2018.
Read MoreLambeth election: Last remaining Tory on council loses seat
Former councillor Tim Briggs was beaten into fifth place by the Lib Dems and Labour in Clapham Common and Abbeville.
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New fleet of buses for route 322
Abellio London will now run the 322 Clapham Common-Crystal Palace route from its Battersea depot, under a new TfL contract that will operate for seven years.
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Cyclist dies after collision with bus
Police were called shortly after 10am on Monday of last week to reports of a collision involving a cyclist and a bus in Kennington Road, at the junction with Lambeth Road.
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Kensington and Chelsea election: Routine hold for Tories in west London
Despite Labour making huge gains in neighbouring councils, the Conservatives still have a tight grip over Kensington and Chelsea, with Labour unable to improve on their 2018 result.
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Merton election: Labour hold – but leader loses seat
Most of the ward results came in early on Friday morning, however Lower Morden ward required several recounts, with the third scheduled to take place at 2pm.
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Hammersmith and Fulham election: Labour safely holds west London borough
The Conservatives lost one seat, while the Labour party now has 40 seats. The Conservatives were unable to improve on their 2018 result after a muted campaign.
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Bexley election: Conservatives hold Bexley, losing only one seat
The South-east London borough has remained overwhelmingly blue despite national issues for the Tories.
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Southwark election: Labour tightens grip on council
The party gained three councillors in the London Bridge and West Bermondsey ward, tightening its grip on the council.
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