Crime
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Katherine Johnston
Bermondsey 'child snatch attempt' investigation after man 'tries to force teen girl into car' in broad daylight
A man reportedly 'tried to force a teenage girl into his car' as she was walking along Rotherhithe New Road
Josh Salisbury
SE1 stabbing: Teenager 'critical but stable' after 'fight' in Newington street
Three teenagers were arrested on suspicion of GBH said Scotland Yard, while a fifteen-year-old also suffered stab wounds
Josh Salisbury
Dennis Anderson was 'stabbed by stranger in neck after row over cigarettes' in Dulwich, murder trial told
Riley, of Lordship Lane, denies murder, claiming he stabbed the victim accidentally when they fell
Court Reporter
Politics
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Neil Coyle visits Family Summer Holiday Club to thank volunteers helping children at risk of 'holiday hunger'
'Children should not be going hungry in one of the wealthiest cities in the world'
Katherine Johnston
Food banks look for help preventing 'holiday hunger'
'Many of the children have working parents but are missing free school meals and become reliant on charity'
Katherine Johnston
Southwark politicians take a stand against hate crime amid call for more Government resources
“Nationally our politicians and media have been guilty of creating an enemy where there is none for their own gains."
Josh Salisbury
Southwark Labour ‘U-turn’ over vote in favour of second EU referendum
'All in all, this is too little, too late and fundamentally two-faced' - Lib Dems
Josh Salisbury
Education
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A Level Results Day 2019: It's the Fab Five! Blackheath High School Head Girls among those scoring impressive grades
“I’ve wanted to go to Cambridge ever since I was aged 8, so I’m absolutely shell shocked that it’s actually happening,” said one
Josh Salisbury
A Level Results Day 2019: 'High expectations, rigorous support and no excuses' bring success to St Thomas The Apostle Sixth Form including first ever student to go to Cambridge
"I am delighted for each and every one of our students for these excellent results"
Katherine Johnston
A-Level Results Day 2019: Bacon's College hails 'strong' results which sees pupils head for top unis
Pupil Simon Canniffe is among those toasting success, as his clean sweep of top grades will see him become a student at Cambridge
Josh Salisbury
A Level Results Day 2019: Eighty-four per cent of JAGS candidates get A* or A in new Maths A Level
'It wouldn't have been possible without all the hard work of the teachers at JAGS who have been so helpful at every step' - delighted student Anisha Mace
Katherine Johnston
Housing
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Dramatic rise in violence against women and girls - but can new legislation help break a generational cycle of abuse?
“We are seeing more and more high risk cases - last year alone Solace received over 2,500 referrals in the borough and we expect that rate to increase” - Solace Women’s Aid
Katherine Johnston
Property agent convicted after string of fire safety failings in Bermondsey and Rotherhithe homes
He's now been left with a bill of over £37,000 after being convicted for fire safety breaches across his properties
Josh Salisbury
Blue plaque unveiled at Rotherhithe home of exiled Ugandan president King Edward Muteesa II
The Orchard House flat is also where Muteesa II died in contested circumstances - some allege by poisoning
Josh Salisbury
Millwall FC 'fully endorses' new approach to New Bermondsey development for area surrounding The Den
However the club and council said it could not give further details about the specific plans for The Den until the autumn
Josh Salisbury
Weird
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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
George King: Free-climber who scaled 1000ft Shard skyscraper without safety equipment is 19-year-old stuntman
The 19-year-old released a video of his exploits climbing the 1000ft skyscraper - and it's not for the faint of heart
Josh Salisbury
Man filmed climbing 1000ft Shard skyscraper 'without safety ropes'
Police said they have spoken to the daredevil free-climber, but he was not arrested
Josh Salisbury
VIDEO: Pump-stars world premiere at Bermondsey Carnival
Gerhard Steiger and Berthold Doffler - aka Gertie and Bertie - bounce into Bermondsey with their backing dancers for I Like To Pump’s first ever live performance.
Staff Reporter
Environment
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Now you can fill up your water bottle for free at Brimmington Park and Nunhead Green
Two more water fountains are set for Potters Fields Park and Dulwich Village
Josh Salisbury
Katherine Johnston
Extinction Rebellion protester shares court statement after Waterloo Bridge blockade
“But what I did feels like the only thing left to try," said the protester in a statement read out to the court
Josh Salisbury
Seed-Circumference's latest spectacle at Potters' Field in Bermondsey
Circumference performs in Potters Field for a greener future.
Staff Reporter
Boutcher Primary pupil leads campaign for new green screen
'Due to toxic air, children in London are growing up with smaller lungs and more asthma' - Boutcher pupil Adelina
Katherine Johnston
Transport
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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
Zero emissions ferry proposed instead of Rotherhithe Bridge
But TfL and the Mayor have not yet confirmed their exact transport solution for the river crossing
Josh Salisbury
London Bridge station shortlisted for prestigious Riba Stirling 2019 architecture prize
The prize, one of the highest accolades in architecture, is given to the UK's best new building in the past year
Josh Salisbury
TfL plans Santander Cycle docking station near London Bridge station
The docking station near Waterloo is the busiest on the network - so now TfL chiefs want to bring one to London Bridge
Josh Salisbury
Culture
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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
Josh Salisbury
Blue plaque unveiled at Rotherhithe home of exiled Ugandan president King Edward Muteesa II
The Orchard House flat is also where Muteesa II died in contested circumstances - some allege by poisoning
Josh Salisbury
Southwark makes £1.4 million from film crews
Recent hits filmed in the borough include Killing Eve
Katherine Johnston
May the horse be with you: Did you see John Boyega in Burgess Park?
Spotted riding a white horse in Walworth
Katherine Johnston
Health
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Bermondsey woman doing triathlon for Neurokinex charity after life-changing stroke left her paralyzed from waist down
She was left paralysed from the waist down after the stroke - but is still doing a triathlon on Saturday
Josh Salisbury
Katherine Johnston
Lambeth and Southwark schools celebrate healthy eating with Food for Life
Schools and Food for Life come together to fight childhood obesity.
Staff Reporter
SE1 restaurant manager hailed a hero after saving diner from choking
But modest Cem wants the incident to raise awareness of the life-saving manouvre and the need for first aid training
Josh Salisbury
Voting is now open to name the new health centre in Dulwich
Choose from a shortlist of six
Katherine Johnston
Regeneration
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Architects appointed for £2.3million major revamp of Bermondsey's Blue
Residents can suggest ideas for the major redevelopment by getting in contact with the Blue Business Improvement District
Josh Salisbury
Katherine Johnston
Katherine Johnston
Independent businesses can now join £2.3bn Elephant Park Project
Lendlease has unveiled plans for local independent businesses to join established brands within the Elephant Park development.
Staff Reporter
Judicial review to start on the Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre next week
A fund covering the cost of relocating – including fitting out new premises – stands provisionally at £634,700
Katherine Johnston
1,600 new homes for Old Kent Road approved including buildings from five to 44 storeys high
The council says: “The vision for the Old Kent Road is to build on its unique creative character"
Staff Reporter
Misc
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Update: Bounce out in Southwark Park delayed over 'wet ground'
UK's largest adult and child-friendly inflatable course
Katherine Johnston
Katherine Johnston
Seed-Circumference's latest spectacle at Potters' Field in Bermondsey
Circumference performs in Potters Field for a greener future.
Staff Reporter
National Lottery: One Million prize still unclaimed in Southwark
Are you the lucky winner?
Katherine Johnston
'I thought it was a bomb!': Bermondsey pensioner's shock after car collides into front garden
It completely demolished 91-year-old Bill Brenland's wall, which will have to be rebuilt by council officials
Josh Salisbury
Business
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Update: Police not investigating dramatic Bermondsey Iceland crash further as it was a 'damage only collision'
The dramatic crash saw the driver miss shoppers by inches on Friday afternoon - but police told the News they're not looking into the matter any further
Josh Salisbury
Katherine Johnston
Katherine Johnston
China Hall: Fundraiser for Rotherhithe publicans left with hefty legal bills after unsuccessful fight to save their boozer and home
Mick and Linda had run the pub for over three decades before being turfed out by an off-shore developer
Josh Salisbury
Independent businesses can now join £2.3bn Elephant Park Project
Lendlease has unveiled plans for local independent businesses to join established brands within the Elephant Park development.
Staff Reporter
Maltby Street expansion: a one-stop-shop foodie heaven
Community projects on the agenda include a drop-in bike repair stop, craftspeople and makers selling their wares, and stalls piled high with antiques and curiosities for the home.
Laura Burgoine
Emergency services
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Update: Police not investigating dramatic Bermondsey Iceland crash further as it was a 'damage only collision'
The dramatic crash saw the driver miss shoppers by inches on Friday afternoon - but police told the News they're not looking into the matter any further
Josh Salisbury
SE16: Firefighters called to blaze at flat on Bermondsey's Thurland Road
The cause of the fire is under investigation, said the London Fire Brigade
Josh Salisbury
Eighty-eight-year-old man dies in Walworth Road bus collision
His family have been told of his death
Katherine Johnston
UPDATE: Police say six-year-old was 'thrown from Tate Modern' as they arrest seventeen-year-old on suspicion of attempted murder
The boy's condition is critical; and his family are being supported by police.
Kevin Quinn
London Bridge Terror Attack
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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
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
London Bridge inquest: Victim kissed fiance and told him I love you moments before death
The inquest into the London Bridge terror attack was opened yesterday and heard moving tributes from families of the eight innocent victims
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London Bridge attack: Unsung heroes' stories including No 40 bus driver could feature at inquest next month
Anton Sobanski, who was driving the No 40 over the bridge at the time of the attack, rushed to help one of the victims
Josh Salisbury
Missing People
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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
Katherine Johnston
Appeal to find 'high-risk' missing Menelik Mimano, 26, last seen in Southbank
Menelik was last seen at around 8pm yesterday heading in the direction of Waterloo station - do you know where he is?
Josh Salisbury
Missing: Increasing concerns for Hayley Trott, 17, 'who could be in Bermondsey, Elephant and Castle or Islington'
The authorities are increasingly concerned for the welfare missing of Hayley, who left her home on Friday evening
Josh Salisbury
Missing: Appeal after 12-year-old Daisharn Carr disappeared from Croydon
Due to the length of time he has been missing, officers and family are increasingly concerned for his welfare.
Staff Reporter
Traffic
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Traffic: Bermondsey's Southwark Park Road closed northbound at Jamaica Road due to 'gas leak'
The route P12 bus is being diverted as a result of the incident says TfL
Josh Salisbury
SE1: Great Dover Street closed 'after car collision with tree'
Police said that the motorist was still inside the car shortly before 10pm
Josh Salisbury
Borough Road and Southwark Bridge Road closures after 'debris falls from railway bridge'
Transport authorities warn motorists to expect delays in the area while Network Rail carries out the bridge repairs
Josh Salisbury
Traffic news: Southwark Bridge, Upper Thames Street and Deptford Bridge
Planned closures this weekend
Katherine Johnston
Sport
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Dive into the end of summer with free swimming lessons!
The free swimming lesson course last for twelve weeks, starting in mid-September.
Staff Reporter
VIDEO: Peckham teen competing for the Magnolia Cup at Goodwood
'A big part of my life has been proving people wrong'
Katherine Johnston
'Please clap for dad': Teenager's emotional appeal to Millwall fans for tribute in dad's memory
Steve's daughter, Maisie, has asked that everyone at this Saturday's game claps on the 57th minute in a moving tribute to her dad
Josh Salisbury
Millwall FC 'fully endorses' new approach to New Bermondsey development for area surrounding The Den
However the club and council said it could not give further details about the specific plans for The Den until the autumn
Josh Salisbury
Community
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UK's first permanent rainbow crossing unveiled in Herne Hill
It's thought to be the UK's first permanent rainbow crossing
Josh Salisbury
Tough upbringing of Bermondsey's Jade Goody laid bare in Channel 4 documentary series exploring her fame
The second episode in the three-part documentary 'Jade: The Reality Star Who Changed Britain' airs tonight on Channel 4 at 9pm
Josh Salisbury
Aldrin Carlos: Funeral for nineteen-year-old artist to be held this month
News readers are invited to attend the service at Honor Oak Crematorium
Katherine Johnston
Dive into the end of summer with free swimming lessons!
The free swimming lesson course last for twelve weeks, starting in mid-September.
Staff Reporter
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