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‘We have had enough’: Security staff at hospital trust escalate strike action
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Lambeth
‘We have had enough’: Security staff at hospital trust escalate strike action
Councillor hits out at birth trauma report for lack of attention on race
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Southwark
Councillor hits out at birth trauma report for lack of attention on race
Inadequate response to sex assault in toilets leads to Soho bar’s closure
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Westminster
Inadequate response to sex assault in toilets leads to Soho bar’s closure
Boy, 16, hospitalised after stabbing in West Dulwich
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Lambeth
Boy, 16, hospitalised after stabbing in West Dulwich
Brixton pastor who lost son in tragic stabbing teams up with author to tackle knife crime
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Lambeth
Brixton pastor who lost son in tragic stabbing teams up with author to tackle knife crime
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Greenwich
Kidbrooke tower block housing project up for debate this week
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By Joe Coughlan, Local Democracy Reporter A set of five new tower blocks up to 15 storeys tall are planned ...
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Kensington & Chelsea
Inquiry finds council was lax in dealings with victim of domestic abuse
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By Ben Lynch, Local Democracy Reporter A domestic abuse victim has been paid almost £4,000 by Kensington and Chelsea council ...
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Lambeth
Twelve firefighting crews mobilised to keep Tooting housing block fire in check
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About 35 people were forced to evacuate a block of flats in Tooting this morning after a fire broke out, ...

NEWS

‘We have had enough’: Security staff at hospital trust escalate strike action
News
Lambeth
‘We have had enough’: Security staff at hospital trust escalate strike action
Councillor hits out at birth trauma report for lack of attention on race
News
Southwark
Councillor hits out at birth trauma report for lack of attention on race
Inadequate response to sex assault in toilets leads to Soho bar’s closure
News
Westminster
Inadequate response to sex assault in toilets leads to Soho bar’s closure
News
Lambeth
Boy, 16, hospitalised after stabbing in West Dulwich
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A 16-year-old boy was hospitalised after a stabbing in West Dulwich last night. Police were called at around 10.50pm to reports of an assault in ...
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Lambeth
Brixton pastor who lost son in tragic stabbing teams up with author to tackle knife crime
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A pastor whose son was stabbed to death in 2014 is taking part in a national competition to help raise awareness of knife crime and ...
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Greenwich
Kidbrooke tower block housing project up for debate this week
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By Joe Coughlan, Local Democracy Reporter A set of five new tower blocks up to 15 storeys tall are planned for Greenwich, which would include ...
Inquiry finds council was lax in dealings with victim of domestic abuse
News
Kensington & Chelsea
Inquiry finds council was lax in dealings with victim of domestic abuse
Twelve firefighting crews mobilised to keep Tooting housing block fire in check
News
Lambeth
Twelve firefighting crews mobilised to keep Tooting housing block fire in check
Thousands march through London calling for ceasefire in Gaza on Nakba anniversary
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Westminster
Thousands march through London calling for ceasefire in Gaza on Nakba anniversary
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Merton
‘We wanted to give children the opportunities we didn’t have’: Mitcham teacher sets up school in Ghana
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A teacher from an academy in Mitcham has set up a school in Ghana after starting work on the vision ...
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Hammersmith & Fulham
Children’s service in Hammersmith and Fulham are ‘top notch’, according to glowing report
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By Ben Lynch, Local Democracy Reporter Hammersmith and Fulham's council’s children’s services have been bumped up to ‘outstanding’ in a ...
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Croydon
‘Wands’ aimed at protecting cyclists will be ditched after proving a hazard
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By Harrison Galliven, Local Democracy Reporter A controversial cycle lane revealed to endanger cyclists and motorists alike is to be ...
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Croydon
Footage of wrongful arrest over fare evasion incident released
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Footage showing the wrongful arrest of a woman over a fare evasion incident has been released by the Independent Office ...

SPORT

AFC Wimbledon sign released Forest Green striker
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AFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon sign released Forest Green striker
AFC Wimbledon and Bromley have 2024-25 League Two opponents finalised
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AFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon and Bromley have 2024-25 League Two opponents finalised
Keith Gillard’s picture gallery as Crystal Palace secure top-10 Premier League finish
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Crystal Palace
Keith Gillard’s picture gallery as Crystal Palace secure top-10 Premier League finish
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Crystal Palace
Oliver Glasner ‘very confident’ Crystal Palace can keep hold of attacking stars during summer transfer window
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Oliver Glasner reaffirmed his belief that Crystal Palace can hold onto their key assets in the summer transfer window after the final day 5-0 win ...
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Crystal Palace
Oliver Glasner makes Premier League table admission after Crystal Palace smash Aston Villa to record top-half finish
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Oliver Glasner admitted he did not think a top-half finish was possible when he took over from Roy Hodgson as Crystal Palace boss. The Eagles ...
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Chelsea
Caicedo scores from the halfway line as Chelsea beat Cherries 2-1 and qualify for Europe
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By Paul Lagan at Stamford Bridge Chelsea 2 v Bournemouth 1 Despite a wonder strike from the halfway line by Moises Caicedo, Chelsea stumbled to ...
Charlton U18s book PDL-2 play-off final spot after win over Barnsley – with goalscoring duo both netting
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Charlton Athletic
Charlton U18s book PDL-2 play-off final spot after win over Barnsley – with goalscoring duo both netting
Former Crystal Palace defender makes National League switch
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Crystal Palace
Former Crystal Palace defender makes National League switch
‘He would have deserved it’ – Crystal Palace boss on Olise missing Euro call-up for France and possible Olympic inclusion
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Crystal Palace
‘He would have deserved it’ – Crystal Palace boss on Olise missing Euro call-up for France and possible Olympic inclusion
Sport
Crystal Palace
‘Everybody sees it’ – Palace boss Glasner on Eze’s strengths for England Euro 2024 call
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BY ANDREW MCSTEEN Former Crystal Palace captain and now England manager Gareth Southgate will name his training squad for this ...
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Millwall
Millwall confirm departure of Shaun Hutchinson – centre-back usually a defensive rock in nigh-on decade with Lions
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Millwall have confirmed that Shaun Hutchinson is leaving the club when his contract expires at the end of next month. ...
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Charlton Athletic
Charlton Athletic slot in Dartford game to kick off pre-season friendly programme
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Charlton Athletic have confirmed their first pre-season game ahead of the 2024-25 season as they will head to Dartford on ...
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Boxing
Isaac Chamberlain has new opponent when he challenges for European cruiserweight title at Selhurst Park
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Isaac Chamberlain has a new opponent for the BOXXER show at Crystal Palace's Selhurst Park after Michal Cieslak was forced ...

LIFESTYLE

1966: When Mohammed Ali took on South London heavyweight Henry Cooper
Lifestyle
Memories
1966: When Mohammed Ali took on South London heavyweight Henry Cooper
Lifestyle
Whats On
Blackheath artist delves into human vulnerability hosting solo exhibition in a church
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An artist from Blackheath is debuting his work with a solo exhibition hosted in a sacred venue. The inaugural solo exhibition of Sebastian Alabaster, Stare into the Shadow, is taking ...
Lifestyle
Entertainment
Summer by the River festival: Outdoor films, live music nights and major sports screenings
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The countdown to summer has officially begun, and London Bridge City has announced the return of its Summer by the River Festival.  Launching on May 30, this summer's festivities offer ...

SHOWBIZ

Zendaya in the running for lead role in children’s book adaptation
Lifestyle
Showbiz
Zendaya in the running for lead role in children’s book adaptation
Royal exclusive: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s epic trip to Nigeria
Lifestyle
Showbiz
Royal exclusive: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s epic trip to Nigeria
Inside the star-studded Met Gala after-show
Lifestyle
Showbiz
Inside the star-studded Met Gala after-show
Lambeth Country Show celebrates 50 years of first class music entertainment
Lifestyle
Whats On
Lambeth Country Show celebrates 50 years of first class music entertainment
Brixton’s outdoor theatre hosts The Dream Sequence
Lifestyle
Entertainment
Brixton’s outdoor theatre hosts The Dream Sequence
Southbank Centre’s summer season line-up
Lifestyle
Whats On
Southbank Centre’s summer season line-up

LATEST FOOTBALL

AFC Wimbledon sign released Forest Green striker
Sport
AFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon sign released Forest Green striker
AFC Wimbledon and Bromley have 2024-25 League Two opponents finalised
Sport
AFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon and Bromley have 2024-25 League Two opponents finalised
Keith Gillard’s picture gallery as Crystal Palace secure top-10 Premier League finish
Sport
Crystal Palace
Keith Gillard’s picture gallery as Crystal Palace secure top-10 Premier League finish
Oliver Glasner ‘very confident’ Crystal Palace can keep hold of attacking stars during summer transfer window
Sport
Crystal Palace
Oliver Glasner ‘very confident’ Crystal Palace can keep hold of attacking stars during summer transfer window
Oliver Glasner makes Premier League table admission after Crystal Palace smash Aston Villa to record top-half finish
Sport
Crystal Palace
Oliver Glasner makes Premier League table admission after Crystal Palace smash Aston Villa to record top-half finish
Caicedo scores from the halfway line as Chelsea beat Cherries 2-1 and qualify for Europe
Sport
Chelsea
Caicedo scores from the halfway line as Chelsea beat Cherries 2-1 and qualify for Europe
Sport
Charlton Athletic
Charlton U18s book PDL-2 play-off final spot after win over Barnsley – with goalscoring duo both netting
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Charlton’s U18s sealed their spot in the Professional Development League 2 play-off final with a 5-3 triumph over Barnsley at ...
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Crystal Palace
Former Crystal Palace defender makes National League switch
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Former Crystal Palace defender Nikola Tavares has joined National League side Barnet. The 25-year-old joined Palace’s academy from Brentford in ...
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Crystal Palace
‘He would have deserved it’ – Crystal Palace boss on Olise missing Euro call-up for France and possible Olympic inclusion
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BY ANDREW MCSTEEN France manager Didier Deschamps named his squad for the European Championships this summer on Thursday, with Crystal ...
Sport
Crystal Palace
‘Everybody sees it’ – Palace boss Glasner on Eze’s strengths for England Euro 2024 call
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BY ANDREW MCSTEEN Former Crystal Palace captain and now England manager Gareth Southgate will name his training squad for this ...
Millwall confirm departure of Shaun Hutchinson – centre-back usually a defensive rock in nigh-on decade with Lions
Millwall confirm departure of Shaun Hutchinson – centre-back usually a defensive rock in nigh-on decade with Lions
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Charlton Athletic slot in Dartford game to kick off pre-season friendly programme
Charlton Athletic slot in Dartford game to kick off pre-season friendly programme
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Oliver Glasner provides Will Hughes injury update and welcomes back Crystal Palace midfielder ahead of Aston Villa
Oliver Glasner provides Will Hughes injury update and welcomes back Crystal Palace midfielder ahead of Aston Villa
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Crystal Palace attacker set for Olympics squad inclusion – with striker under consideration by Thierry Henry
Crystal Palace attacker set for Olympics squad inclusion – with striker under consideration by Thierry Henry
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