Crime
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Katherine Johnston
Son who killed his mother sentenced to indefinite hospital order
Sealy entered Walworth Police Station and told officers that he had stabbed his mother in June last year
Kevin Quinn
Southwark pensioners fed free pie and mash on Christmas Eve after businesses rally together
One volunteer even added a lottery ticket to the deliveries, paid for by herself
Josh Salisbury
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted rapes and sex attacks across Southwark
A string of alleged sex attacks were reported to police in just three hours yesterday
Josh Salisbury
Politics
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Sadiq Khan declares COVID-19 'major incident' in London
'This is a dark and difficult time for our city'
Katherine Johnston
Neil Coyle slams Jacob Rees-Mogg after Tory MP brands UNICEF's Southwark food aid grant a 'political stunt'
'I hope examines his conscience in the run up to Christmas' - Neil Coyle
Katherine Johnston
Bermondsey MP slams council decision to close Beormund Community Centre
Southwark Council has not responded to the criticism
Josh Salisbury
Southwark Council creates new domestic abuse deputy cabinet role
'I want to make sure that we have even more safe spaces in Southwark where people can access vital information on specialist domestic abuse services'
Katherine Johnston
Education
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Schools appeal for help as pupils remain without laptops despite government promises
'The government really has really let young people down miserably on this one'
Katherine Johnston
Katherine Johnston
Katherine Johnston
Southwark schools not being asked to close early for Christmas despite other London boroughs calling for the move
The majority of Southwark schools are due to stay open in person until the end of term
Josh Salisbury
Deptford Green: School reopens after 'large scale' cyber attack forces it to close
The school said it had fallen victim to a "large scale" security attack
Josh Salisbury
Spend Christmas With Arthur on Tower Bridge
Join the adventure to find presents and spread Christmas cheer at London’s most iconic attraction
Staff Reporter
Housing
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Peckham garages to become five new council homes
'I’m confident the neighbourhood will be proud of these homes'
Katherine Johnston
Optivo CEO and resident receive New Year's Honours
'We’ve all worked hard to improve services over many years, so it’s a real joy to see our work recognised like this'
Katherine Johnston
Southwark to be given nearly £10m to ‘revitalise’ the Old Kent Road
It's part of a fund which aims to deliver “ambitious regeneration plans.”
Josh Salisbury
Fire wardens on 24/7 watch in Sceaux Gardens' Marie Curie House
The block overlooks Lakanal House, where six died in a devastating fire in 2009
Katherine Johnston
Weird
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Oasis star Liam Gallagher spotted performing on boat near Tower Bridge ahead of upcoming gig
He was filming the trailer for a new live-streamed gig next month
Josh Salisbury
Croc shock: Alligator farm plan for Old Kent Road abandoned after animal rights backlash
The attraction would've seen alligators housed in 20m tanks on the busy road
Josh Salisbury
Bermondsey brewery giving away 5,000 pints of cider - and want you to come and drink it for free
Hawkes Cidery on Druid Street wants people to fill up a glass with a free pint on Thursday
Josh Salisbury
Rotherhithe boozer to host new pub quiz - with toddlers and babies
The baby-friendly quizzes are now coming to the Old Salt Quay
Josh Salisbury
Environment
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Illegal rave busted in Dulwich Wood
The site is a protected area for bats
Katherine Johnston
Katherine Johnston
Katherine Johnston
Ella Kissi-Debrah inquest: Air pollution made a 'material contribution' to nine-year-old's death
'Hopefully this will mean mean many more children’s lives being saved'
Katherine Johnston
Council tells Tate Modern buskers to face the river to stop noise complaints - causing City residents to complain instead
Buskers outside the Tate Modern have been told to turn 180 degrees and face the river to stop noise complaints
Josh Salisbury
Litter Pickers Highlight Endangered Bird
It has given me a sense of belonging in Thamesmead
Staff Reporter
Transport
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Appeal after man repeatedly punched on tube from Waterloo
The attack happened after the victim asked a man to not spit on him
Josh Salisbury
Bakerloo line extension one step closer after route given protected status
It comes after the likely names for stations on the Old Kent Road have been revealed
Josh Salisbury
Ex-homeless Govia Thameslink employee urges passengers to support this year's Great Sock Appeal
'I’d just completed my O-Levels and then that was it; I was on the streets'
Katherine Johnston
South Western Railway appoints new managing director
'Although passenger numbers may be suppressed at the moment, people will want to travel again for work or leisure, and we are ready to play our part in helping the economic recovery across the network'
Katherine Johnston
Culture
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Theatre Peckham puts students' mental health centre stage
'The events of last year really highlighted why we do this and who we are doing this for'
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Staff Reporter
Staff Reporter
Staff Reporter
Janie Dee Brings Rattigan Back Again
Rosemary has a secret burden to share that is both heartbreaking and sinister
Staff Reporter
The Devil Goes Solo For One Night Only
As exciting and new as it is sentimental and moving
Staff Reporter
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Works its Magic to Beat Covid
This gripping family-friendly story sees brooms coming to life and love blossoming anew
Staff Reporter
Health
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Rapid coronavirus tests for those without symptoms rolled out in Southwark
Now those without symptoms can get a rapid Covid test in Southwark
Josh Salisbury
Youth leaders visit Peckham mental health service they helped develop
'It’s really important that young people have strong mental health because it impacts everything you do and every decision you make'
Katherine Johnston
Sixteen COVID-19 deaths recorded in Southwark in seven days
But infections could, finally, be starting to fall
Katherine Johnston
Evelina Children's Hospital rolls out pop-up air purifiers to prevent spread of coronavirus
They're used to isolate patients who have suspected coronavirus
Josh Salisbury
Regeneration
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'Significant changes' made to Old Kent Road regeneration plans, says Southwark Council
Fresh round of consultation begins next month as Tooley Street emphasises 'green recovery'
Katherine Johnston
Katherine Johnston
Katherine Johnston
Legal appeal against Elephant and Castle regeneration granted just as demolition preparations begin
Latest twist in the long-running regeneration controversy gives campaigners a glimmer of hope
Katherine Johnston
Childhood friends remember Damilola Taylor in new documentary to mark 20th anniversary of his death
A memorial service will be held on November 27, at Southwark cathedral
Katherine Johnston
Ledbury Estate: Majority now back demolition and rebuild in new survey
Final decision will be put to an estate-wide ballot in March
Katherine Johnston
Misc
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Free debt advice service operating 24-hrs a day throughout January
One in three people have relied on some form of debt to simply get by since March 2020
Katherine Johnston
Hearing to establish whether treasure has been found in south London
By law treasure finds have to be reported to the coroner
Josh Salisbury
Promotional feature: Win my dream Brighton home
Stunning £800,000 Hove apartment being raffled to raise £100,000 for Rockinghorse Children’s Charity
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Historian hopes the story of a mixed-race policeman in Victorian Southwark will inspire new generation of black officers
Robert Branford (1817-1869) was well-respected officer who rose to the rank of Superintendent despite the widespread racism of his time
Katherine Johnston
Business
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East Dulwich nursery says plans for large rival next door threaten small providers
The proposals would see the former Dulwich Constitutional Club converted
Katherine Johnston
Cara Cummings
2020 Heroes
Well, that was quite the year. As 2020 draws to a close, we celebrate the south London heroes who’ve gone above and beyond during an extraordinary twelve months.
Cara Cummings
Bite size
What's new on the south London food and drink scene...
Staff Reporter
You've got mail
Borough Market launches ‘Borough by Post’ and national delivery
Staff Reporter
Emergency services
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Updated: Woman, 60, dies in collision with truck outside Surrey Quays station
The driver of the truck is assisting police with their inquiries
Josh Salisbury
Katherine Johnston
Katherine Johnston
Great Dover Street: ‘No wider risk to public’ say police as buildings evacuated and armed police on standby
A cordon is in place
Katherine Johnston
Armed police responding to 'ongoing incident' in Great Dover Street
No injuries reported
Katherine Johnston
Police break up '100 strong' lockdown protest in Peckham
58-year-old organiser faces £10k fine
Katherine Johnston
London Bridge Terror Attack
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London Bridge attack: Convicted murderer who tackled terrorist with narwhal tusk granted sentence cut after intervention by the Queen
The sentence cut has been awarded in recognition of Gallant's exceptional bravery
Josh Salisbury
Fundraiser set up for Lion of London Bridge Roy Larner after 'being denied compensation'
The fundraiser has recieved over £1,200 so far - but Roy says he will donate it to charity if he gets his terror attack compensation
Josh Salisbury
Lion of London Bridge Roy Larner 'denied Government compensation' for attack injuries over convictions
First Roy was allegedly placed on an anti-extremism programme - and now he says he's been refused compensation because of his convictions
Josh Salisbury
Lion of London Bridge: ‘I feel I’ve been forced to attend counter extremism classes’
Over two years on from the attack Roy Larner says he is still homeless and unable to get counselling
Josh Salisbury
Missing People
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Missing People: Have you seen 78-year-old Thekla?
She was last seen around midnight on Sunday night / Monday morning
Katherine Johnston
Katherine Johnston
Missing: Have you seen Delroy?
Police are growing increasingly concerned for his safety as Delroy has Alzheimer’s and is not believed to have any medication with him.
Kevin Quinn
Update: 72-year-old missing from East Dulwich has been found
He is 'safe and well'
Katherine Johnston
Missing Person: Can you help find Kayleigh?
If you see her please call 999
Katherine Johnston
Traffic
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Becoming like a ghost town? East Dulwich traders fear closure after 'Low Emission' road blocks installed.
'One of the worst things about it is that it has left the community divided'
Katherine Johnston
Katherine Johnston
Katherine Johnston
LONDON CABBIES CALL ON MAYOR AND PM TO ENLIST THEIR SERVICE AND LET THEM HELP 'THE CITY WE LOVE'
"All we are hearing is about the problems – an ambulance driver told me today they are overwhelmed. We could be part of the solution" says a chairman of the London Black Taxi trade
Chris Mullany
Bermondsey: Cyclist fighting for life after ambulance collision on Old Kent Road
The man in his thirties is currently in a critical condition in hospital
Josh Salisbury
Traffic news: Rotherhithe tunnel closed for maintenance but Blackwall tunnel reopened following collision
Closed for 'tree works'
Katherine Johnston
Sport
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Leisure Centres prepare to reopen tomorrow after a month of lockdown
Check Everyone Active's website as not all activities will go ahead as usual due to restrictions
Katherine Johnston
Katherine Johnston
Katherine Johnston
DHFC coach posthumously named '2020 grassroots coach of the year' by FA
Farouk passed away from cancer in November last year
Katherine Johnston
There’s no stopping The Menace: Back Peckham Town PC as they embark on their biggest game yet despite ongoing vandalism
'We hope that Peckham turns out in force to support our guys to bring the cup back to Southwark'
Katherine Johnston
Thousands in East Dulwich support keeping 'DIY skatepark'
Volunteers set up the community space outside the derelict Grove Tavern
Katherine Johnston
Community
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Southwark Cathedral moves services online to 'keep people as safe as possible'
The Cathedral has closed for private prayer and public worship
Josh Salisbury
Staff Reporter
New Year's Honour for Peckham woman who rescues dogs in Sri Lanka
The former London Underground worker received a BEM from the Queen
Katherine Johnston
Theo's customers raise £3,000 to get free pizzas to King's staff
'You can’t imagine how amazing it is for the morale of the staff'
Katherine Johnston
Optivo CEO and resident receive New Year's Honours
'We’ve all worked hard to improve services over many years, so it’s a real joy to see our work recognised like this'
Katherine Johnston
The Lakanal fire - 10 years on...
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Memorial on ten year anniversary of the Lakanal House fire held in Camberwell
'We are deeply sorry for the six precious lives that were lost' - Southwark Council leader Peter John
Katherine Johnston
THE LAKANAL FIRE – 10 YEARS ON: LOST TO THE INFERNO Dayana, Thais and Felipe Francisquini
Dayana Francisquini’s partner Rafael arrived at hospital believing they had been saved, only to find his entire family had succumbed to the blaze
Katherine Johnston
THE LAKANAL FIRE – 10 YEARS ON: Lost to the inferno Catherine Hickman
A fashion designer, Catherine had created her own fashion label, Moi Et Cat, and had created several looks for Bjork in her glittering career
Kevin Quinn
THE LAKANAL FIRE – 10 YEARS ON: A timeline of its legacy in Southwark
£9.5 million worth of work began on refurbishing the boarded up block to bring it back into use, after the council decided demolition wasn’t an option given Southwark’s chronic housing shortage.
Katherine Johnston
London Bridge Terror Attack 2019
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Handwritten tributes to victims of London Bridge terror attack to be archived
A prayer ceremony will be held on Sunday for the victims of the attack as the tributes are moved
Josh Salisbury
South Bank Journalism
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Kevin Quinn
Review of 2020: Council house waiting list controversy, financial hardship and shocking numbers of empty homes
The pandemic made housing issues even more apparent
Katherine Johnston
Review of 2020: Changing fortunes for Southwark's biggest regeneration projects
Elephant and Castle shopping centre closed - only for an appeal against planning permission to be granted weeks later
Katherine Johnston
Review of 2020: ‘This is war’ - but we showed Blitz spirit
Incredible community effort during COVID-19
Katherine Johnston