Youngster of nine killed in Bexleyheath bus tragedy is named
Ada Bicakci lived in the area with her family and attended a local primary school. She also attended a Turkish school in south-east London. She was a Turkish-British national.
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Author: Yann Tear
Politicians turn up to give out some advice and support to A-level students in Lewisham
Ellie Reeves, MP for Lewisham West and East Dulwich, and councillor Amanda De Ryk both attended to speak to the young people about their A-level results and their next steps.
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Brigade scramble 80 firefighters to deal with blaze at high-rise Bromley flats
The blaze took hold in St Mark’s Square at around 10am. Pictures shared on social media show thick plumes of smoke and some flames billowing from two flats of a new-build complex, near Bromley town centre.
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New round of cash in the kitty for Grenfell community projects
Kensington and Chelsea Council’s Grenfell Projects Fund (GPF) was first launched in 2019, and to-date has supported almost 100 schemes across several rounds.
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Ukrainian pupils among top achievers at proud Alleyn’s
The school, in Townley Road, Dulwich, reports that 95 per cent of exams taken were awarded an A*-B grade – 76 per cent received an A* or A and 39 per cent received A*.
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First day of the rest of their lives – another A-level results drop to stir emotions
Among the first schools to proudly publicise their achievements was St Mark’s Church of England Academy in Mitcham – part of the Anthem School Trust.
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So Much Trouble In The World – but Caribbean festival at Wimbledon Park will Stir It Up for the better
Taste of the Caribbean Food and Drink Festival will next take place in September with a range of street food stalls, live music, funfair rides and rum punch
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Southwark suspends policy that reduced availability of social housing
Since May, the local authority has been making more direct offers of council properties to households in temporary accommodation, in an attempt to save £4.8 million this financial year.
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Entrepreneur bids to set up Caribbean takeaways from his own residential home
Merton’s Licensing sub-committee heard yesterday how the flat owner plans to use their kitchen as a commercial space to deliver Caribbean food. Taste Harmony, the takeaway company, would use Uber Eats to deliver food it has prepared during the day.
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South London spending less on prescriptions than rest on the country, stats show
The South East London ICB spending was £216.4 million in total for 24.4m items across a population of just over 2m. This equated to £106 being spent by the ICB on prescriptions per person – the national average is £164
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TfL urged to get a move on with pedicabs regulation, now it has the power
The transport authority was in April granted additional powers to regulate pedicabs, which have become associated with loud music and rip-off prices.
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Three-year jail term meted out to domestic abuser who broke ex-partner’s arm
Anthony Matthews, 43, of Lovelace Green, Eltham, was sentenced on Friday to 37 months at Woolwich Crown Court. He was also issued a restraining order.
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Girl attacked in Leicester Square will need plastic surgery, it has been revealed
The girl was an Australian tourist on holiday with her family and the attack happened in front of her 34-year-old mother when she was held in a headlock and knifed repeatedly.
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Pay dispute is resolved for security guards at Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospitals
The more than 30 workers, who began a campaign of industrial action in January, secured an increase in their pay banding from three to four.
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Clever ploy gets around company’s thwarting of street cleaner’s dream holiday
Bromley council’s contractor Veolia sparked outrage when it said Paul Spiers, 63, who works as a street cleaner in Beckenham, could not accept the cash raised through a GoFundMe campaign because its agreement with the council forbade it.
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More court dates announced in relation to Whitehall chaos
Those currently being processed include Callum Flynn, 29, of Belgravia Gardens, Bromley, who has been charged with violent disorder and Philip Fahie, 41, of Talgarth Road, Hammersmith, who has been charged with two public order offences, one of which is racially aggravated
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Underused Mitcham car park seen as perfect site for much-needed homes
However, residents insist the purchase of the Majestic Way site by Clarion Housing must result in development that “recognises Mitcham’s distinct culture and village character”.
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Private members’ club in Mayfair was anything but – so now it must close
Duke Street’s Concept Club had initially been slapped with a temporary suspension by Westminster City council following the brawl, which resulted in injuries – including one man being stabbed in his abdomen.
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Charlton matchday booze sales another bone of contention as post office seeks alcohol licence
Charlton Traders Limited has applied to sell alcohol at the post office in Charlton Church Lane between 10am and 10pm six-days-a-week and until 8pm on Sundays.
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