Crime
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BREAKING NEWS: 24 'modern slavery victims' rescued after police raid five nail bars in Southwark
The victims are believed to have been trafficked from Vietnam and forced into slavery in Southwark nail bars
Katherine Johnston
Boy 'stabbed in head' at Odeon Surrey Quays during weekend fight
Police could not confirm whether there was any link to any films playing in the cinema at the time
Josh Salisbury
Boy, 16, charged with murder of Clinton Evbota on Camberwell's Brandon Estate
The 16-year-old accused was due to appear at Bromley Youth Court today
Josh Salisbury
Politics
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Election interview: Abortion is like state-sponsored elimination of unwanted minorities, says Dulwich and West Norwood candidate Anthony Hodgson
Anthony Hodgson is the only candidate standing for a religious party, which is fiercely opposed to abortion
Josh Salisbury
Election interview: It'll be a disaster if we don't honour referendum result, says Bermondsey Brexit candidate Alex Matthews
“Leaving the EU has absolutely nothing to do with race, it's about democracy," argues candidate Alex Matthews
Josh Salisbury
Election interview: I'm ready to be your Bermondsey and Old Southwark MP, says Liberal Democrat Humaira Ali
But Ali denies she is standing as a successor to former long-standing Liberal Democrat MP Simon Hughes
Josh Salisbury
General Election 2019: Runners and riders
What the bookies say
Katherine Johnston
Education
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Honor Oak primary school created a poppy field worthy of remembrance
If your school has a lovely display marking any occasion send us the photos
Kevin Quinn
Kevin Quinn
Katherine Johnston
Keen to give urban beekeeping a try yourself? - You can in Bermondsey
Explore the basics at a ‘Beekeeping for Beginners’ taster session
Kevin Quinn
Peckham charity nets DFID funding to help Syrian refugees in Lebanon go to university
Only three in a hundred refugees will go to university - a statistic this Peckham charity wants to change
Katherine Johnston
SE1: Waterloo's Morley College could get £32.3m if merger plans with Kensington & Chelsea goes ahead
"With the financial support pledged by Government, the merger provides a unique opportunity to develop sustainable, community-based education.”
Josh Salisbury
Housing
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The Bike Project: Herne Hill charity giving bikes to refugees gets £100,000 boost
The money will help pay for new staff to fix up second hand bikes before giving them to refugees
Josh Salisbury
Ledbury blocks could be bulldozed after engineers find tower blocks structural problems are worse than previously thought
Current refurbishment estimate of £8 million per block is expected to spiral
Katherine Johnston
Comments needed on TfL proposal to build 70m block above Southwark tube station
The proposals would see a 70m block built over the station, but also would unlock new council homes
Josh Salisbury
Fear grow for rough sleepers living in tents in Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park as temperatures drop
'It is simply not right that in a country as wealthy as Britain anyone should have to sleep on the streets' - Southwark Council's cabinet member for housing
Katherine Johnston
Weird
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Burly Bear: Spoiled Borough pooch whose owners have spent £15,000 on him in six months featuring in Primark Christmas ads
Burly is spoiled rotten, with his owners spending £15,000 on him in just six months - and now he's Primark's star
Josh Salisbury
'Pearly Queen' of Bermondsey and Rotherhithe to do wing-walk for homeless veterans
Michelle believes she will be the first 'pearly' to attempt a wing-walk in her full ceremonial gear
Josh Salisbury
Singer Jorja Smith rides through Rotherhithe Tunnel on a Jet Ski for latest track 'Be Honest'
'This video is a madness. Really rode a jet ski through London,' she said
Josh Salisbury
Meet Burly Bear, the pampered Pomeranian with A-list celeb pals like Emilia Clarke, Keeley Hawes and Daniel Radcliffe
His jacket is studded with Swarovski crystals, his collars are from Louis Vuitton and he hangs out with A-listers - is Burly Britain's most pampered pooch?
Josh Salisbury
Environment
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Rotherhithe Tunnel's £130 fines are being stepped up
From Monday (December 2) any drivers caught will receive a fine for each journey through the tunnel.
Kevin Quinn
Sydenham Hill Wood oaks saved after intervention by Helen Hayes
Other options will be explored
Katherine Johnston
Despite 93% of businesses against, East Dulwich CPZ will go ahead
One of the CPZ’s aims is to alleviate problems faced by people living near the station
Katherine Johnston
Peckham Rye rubbish piles up after station stand-off between Network Rail and Southwark Council
Outside the station resembles an 'unsupervised municipal refuse tip' says one resident
Katherine Johnston
Transport
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The Bike Project: Herne Hill charity giving bikes to refugees gets £100,000 boost
The money will help pay for new staff to fix up second hand bikes before giving them to refugees
Josh Salisbury
Update: Travel disruption continues after Tulse Hill bridge collision
Motorists are advised to avoid the South Circular
Katherine Johnston
Breaking News: Lorry collides with low bridge in Tulse Hill
Commuters at train station along the track including Herne Hill were told that trains have been cancelled.
Kevin Quinn
Crossrail delay: New rail line will not open until 2021 and may be £650m over budget
Officials have previously said that Crossrail would help ease overcrowding on the Jubilee at Canada Water
Josh Salisbury
Culture
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Two of a kind: Jasper the Firefighting Dragon and John Lewis' Excitable Edgar
Was Bermondsey mum's creation the inspiration for much-loved Christmas TV advert
Kevin Quinn
Cinderella at the Vaults: the best of British panto and get a pint from the on-stage bar
This knees up of a night out brings all the characters you know, love and hate, to pull your mates, spill your pints and pour their hearts out on the karaoke.
Kevin Quinn
Nominations open for our Southwark Blue Plaques
The scheme came about after the News and Southwark Heritage Association tried to find a way around English Heritage’s strict criteria, that a building must be standing and the person dead for them to qualify
Kevin Quinn
FREE winter fair this Sunday at Morley College
You can pick up unique handcrafted gifts for Christmas, enjoy live performances and demonstrations and take part in taster sessions happening throughout the day
Kevin Quinn
Health
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Strictly Come Dancing: Older patients at Guy's and St Thomas's start dancing to help fitness
"When I finish I feel like I could run out – I feel 30 again."
Josh Salisbury
Katherine Johnston
Katherine Johnston
Type 2 Diabetes patients can now book NHS self-management and support courses online
23,812 people in Southwark have Type 2 diabetes
Katherine Johnston
Project Elf: Maudsley Christmas gift appeal for patients and their children
Can you help families affected by mental health difficulties this Christmas?
Katherine Johnston
National HIV Testing Week: 'We have come a long way from the tombstone AIDS adverts people remember from the 1980s', says Guy's doctor
'There has been huge advances in HIV care, for example people living with HIV on effective treatment cannot pass on HIV and if diagnosed early have a normal life expectancy'
Katherine Johnston
Regeneration
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Sadiq Khan: 'Canada Water Masterplan won't cause transport overcrowding in SE16'
He had been grilled on the issue of transport overcrowding in Canada Water by Assembly Member, Caroline Pidgeon
Josh Salisbury
Katherine Johnston
Katherine Johnston
SE16: Massive £3.3bn Canada Water Masterplan development unanimously approved by councillors
The scheme, the largest in Southwark history, will see the overhaul of swathes of Rotherhithe and Surrey Quays in the next fifteen years
Josh Salisbury
Canada Water: 'Transport chaos if Masterplan approved' say objectors at packed meeting
Transport took centrestage among objections to the massive Canada Water Masterplan meeting last night
Josh Salisbury
British Land: Dates set to hear Canada Water Masterplan application this month
Officers have recommended that councillors accept the proposals
Josh Salisbury
Misc
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Five kittens abandon under bush in Burgess Park
“We never judge at Battersea and we strongly advise anyone who is struggling to look after any cats in their home to please bring them into Battersea or your local rescue centre," said Cattery manager Rachel Saunders
Katherine Johnston
Burly Bear: Spoiled Borough pooch whose owners have spent £15,000 on him in six months featuring in Primark Christmas ads
Burly is spoiled rotten, with his owners spending £15,000 on him in just six months - and now he's Primark's star
Josh Salisbury
Simon Hughes: Former MP's trademark yellow cab headed for scrap - because it's not green enough
The yellow cab is being ditched in favour of a green alternative
Josh Salisbury
London Bridge: Can you help reunite 95-year-old WW2 veteran with his lost military beret?
WW2 veteran Roy is thought to have lost the beret around the vicinity of London Bridge on Friday - can you help find it?
Josh Salisbury
Business
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This weekend West Norwood & Tulse Hill will come alight with festive cheer
A Christmas guide for shoppers to get their gifts and treats in West Norwood and Tulse Hill has been created - it can be downloaded here
Kevin Quinn
Lidl's new Camberwell store to open this month
The chain has identified several other potential locations in Southwark
Katherine Johnston
Yoghurt lids and small plastic bags out as Tesco cuts down on single use plastic
'Our customers will really welcome this. I’d like to thank every one of them who has shared examples of ways they feel we can cut plastic in our Southwark store'
Katherine Johnston
Getting bitter over Brexit in Rotherhithe
Is it a pint of Bollocks to Brexit or a Take Back Control with your steak and ale pie, Sir?
Josh Salisbury
Emergency services
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Man fighting for life after Rotherhithe Tunnel three-car collision
The Rotherhithe Tunnel has since re-opened fully to traffic, says TfL
Josh Salisbury
Crystal Palace house damaged by fire
Fire broke out on Sunday
Katherine Johnston
Man dies in Peckham fall
Death is being treated as non-suspicious
Katherine Johnston
Appeal for information after motorcyclist dies after a collision with a car in Lewisham
Police said the driver of the car failed to stop at the scene
Kevin Quinn
London Bridge Terror Attack
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London Bridge attack: Victim's family concern at lack of permanent barriers on bridge two years on
The Coroner offered his sympathies but said the present arrangements on the bridge do not put lives at risk
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
London Bridge terror attack: Services to mark second-year anniversary at Southwark Cathedral
The terrorist attack, two years ago today, claimed the lives of eight innocent people and wounded many more
Josh Salisbury
London Bridge inquest: Roy Larner attack retold in court as "distressing imagery" shown
The court was shown CCTV footage of the attack on Roy Larner, dubbed the 'Lion of London Bridge'
Josh Salisbury
Missing People
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Missing: 83-year-old from Brixton with "serious medical conditions"
He could be in south-east or east London
Katherine Johnston
Katherine Johnston
Update: Two missing girls from Camberwell found 'safe and well'
Both are 'safe and well'
Katherine Johnston
Breaking News: Urgent appeal to find two teenage girls missing from Camberwell
Both were last seen on Sunday night
Katherine Johnston
Aldrin Carlos' devastated mother pays tribute to her beloved son who was found dead after being missing for nearly three weeks
'To know that my son was a good person, that he touched so many people’s lives, and was so kind, it is the only thing I have that can help me heal'
Katherine Johnston
Traffic
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Man fighting for life after Rotherhithe Tunnel three-car collision
The Rotherhithe Tunnel has since re-opened fully to traffic, says TfL
Josh Salisbury
Kevin Quinn
Traffic Alert: Traffic slow after vehicle breaks down in Rotherhithe Tunnel
Woolwich Ferry has been suspended due to a technical fault.
Kevin Quinn
traffic alert: traffic lights stuck on red in camberwell
Denmark Hill at the junction of Milkwell Yard
Kevin Quinn
Update: Travel disruption continues after Tulse Hill bridge collision
Motorists are advised to avoid the South Circular
Katherine Johnston
Sport
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Dulwich Hamlet: Club up for Game Community Award
The winner will be announced on December 16
Katherine Johnston
Southwark Tigers beg the council NOT to demolish their clubhouse
'We are prepared to take over all running costs, everything, and have a sponsor lined up'
Katherine Johnston
Peckham Town FC: Labour's football reforms welcome but could go further
'Too much money needs to be spent on items to meet FA tick-boxes that are often unnecessary for clubs at the 5th or 6th level of non-league' - Peckham Town FC
Katherine Johnston
Adam Barrett to take charge of Millwall's clash with Leeds after Neil Harris' departure
The shock announcement of Harris' departure
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Community
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This dazzling display took place less than an hour after the London Bridge attack
Lantern Procession celebrating the history of the Thames ahead of the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower from Rotherhithe
Kevin Quinn
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Katherine Johnston
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Edible Rotherhithe launches new fundraising campaign
Community group helps teach children about sustainable and healthy food
Katherine Johnston
Southwark Stars are given their night to shine at annual awards ceremony
The borough’s great and good awarded for all their hard work
Katherine Johnston
Help me be the man I want to be: Trans man crowdfunding for treatment after being told there is a three-year wait on the NHS
'I am just a boy who happens to be trans'
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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Borough Market seller called for the bus to empty on London Bridge as police gunned down Usman Khan
Witness talks of the horror of the stampede
Kevin Quinn
