Crime
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Police appeal to identify men following Millwall v Everton FA Cup disorder
Widespread disorder broke out prior, during and after the game

Eight arrested in early morning dawn raids in Southwark and Lambeth
'We urge anyone with information about crime in their neighbourhood to get in touch''

Lordship Lane murder: 24-year-old from East Dulwich charged
He will appear in court today
Politics
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Exclusive: Neil Coyle turned down chance to join breakaway Independent Group
Harriet Harman not asked and Helen Hayes says 'no question' of her leaving

Calls for more TfL dock stations in wake of Ofo exit
The Lib Dems and Greens have slammed Southwark Council’s handling of the Ofo ‘dumper bike’ scheme

Council Tax expected to rise by 2.99 per cent in Southwark
The increase – equating to 53p more per week for band C properties – would mean an extra £3.2 million collected by the council for its services.

Labour councillors break from party in Brexit vote
The News understands that Newington ward councillors Eleanor Kerslake and James Coldwell have been hauled in front of their colleagues to answer for their support of the Liberal Democrat motion at November’s council assembly.
Education
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Book giveaway for Peter Hills Primary School pupils to mark International Book Giving Day
The donation marks the 100,00th book giveaway during the scheme run by the National Literacy Trust and British Land

London South Bank University and Lambeth College announce their merger
Around a quarter of LSBU students come from South East London and the focus of the university remains very much on professional and technical education.

Pupil who lobbied for Elephant and Castle regeneration re-think gets Oxford spot
'It’s very rare that students go to Oxford or Cambridge from my community'

Nominations open for London Teacher of the Year Awards
Do you know an inspiring teacher?
Housing
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EXCLUSIVE: Fired up residents vent their anger after months of no heating and hot water
'A hostile old lady waved her walking stick in the air like a battleaxe'

Duke of Westminster's £500m Bermondsey scheme rejected over lack of affordable housing
The meeting also heard that Grosvenor's figures put a negative value on the Biscuit Factory land - meaning they would not be able to give it away for free

Exclusive: Newborn had to be taken home to Aylesbury flat with neither heating nor hot water
'I’ve lost faith in them trying to reassure me'

Problem of older LGBT people 'going back into the closet' while in care to be discussed at workshop
“The experience of many LGBT people is that they go back into the closet when they get into residential care.”
Weird
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'Sissy that walk!' - Drag queens are the stars at new Borough 'dragercise' fitness classes
One queen says walking in high heels is enough exercise for her - but she'll be there to lipsync on the sidelines

Archaeologists discover rare 500-year-old skeleton in Bermondsey - still wearing thigh-high boots
Experts say the skeletons distinctive leather boots could suggest that he made his living from the river - which may have ultimately killed him

Mystery Southwark resident becomes millionaire after claiming winning EuroMillions lottery ticket
Check their tickets every time they play
Environment
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Packaging-free food store in Herne Hill praised for helping residents eliminate 50,000 plastic packets and 3,000 plastic water bottles in just ONE year
Products have 'supermarket own-brand prices'

Bermondsey Street Festival could face axe after police concern about safety and 'poor management'
Police said they were concerned at a lack of hard barriers used to prevent a vehicle terror attack - but the organisers said they were never asked to provide one

Exclusive: Legal action being explored over council truck fly-tipping on estate in middle of the night
Shocked residents had filmed the council vehicle dumping bags of rubbish on the estate in the middle of the night

Plans submitted for new 37-storey tower next to the Shard
The developers say the tower will also bring "significant public realm developments"
Transport
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Transport study modelling effect of Canada Water developments over six months delayed
"My worry is that the time everyone realises that the transport infrastructure is not there, it will be too late to do anything about it."

TfL's £87million bid for Government cash could see second Surrey Quays station entrance
Other changes would include a new station on Surrey Canal Road near the Den and additional facilities at Canada Water bus station

Appeal after family 'assaulted on Tube from Bond Street to London Bridge'
A woman is said to have pulled another woman's hair, while the second suspect allegedly pushed a young girl

Revealed: Here's how long it takes Southwark Council to respond to potholes - and the road with most complaints
The Walworth Road attracted the most of 2017-18's 322 pothole complaints
Culture
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New art trail aims to boost business six years after the Herne Hill flood left traders struggling
'The devastating flood was a huge setback'

New playground on Bermondsey estate after resident's campaign
Feyi Coker, 23, took it upon himself to get a new playground for the estate after seeing children play in unsafe conditions

Free exhibition remembering the First World War's African soldiers goes on display
Photography installation showcased until March 31

Everyone is invited to new Barrel Store + Taproom in Peckham
The new venture on Bellenden Road features 22 Taps of exploratory modern beers, including exclusive pilot beers, last of’s from thier cellar, and guest beers, as well as a range of ciders, wines and spirits.
Health
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'Sissy that walk!' - Drag queens are the stars at new Borough 'dragercise' fitness classes
One queen says walking in high heels is enough exercise for her - but she'll be there to lipsync on the sidelines

'Slumflower' tells women who experience uncomfortable sex not to suffer in silence
'When it comes to our sex lives, why are we de-prioritising our own pleasure?'

Problem of older LGBT people 'going back into the closet' while in care to be discussed at workshop
“The experience of many LGBT people is that they go back into the closet when they get into residential care.”

Probe launched over 'financial irregularities of £200,000' at charity operating in Southwark
The probe will look into the potential "misapplication of charity funds and possible personal benefit" at the Jela Foundation, the watchdog said
Regeneration
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EXCLUSIVE: What to do with Walworth's historic Cuming Collection and former Town Hall?
Heritage group says plans for developer to take over are a 'short-sighted move'

Mayor gives Delancey’s Elephant and Castle plans the thumbs up despite protests
Up the Elephant campaign vows to fight on

Peckham Palms: sneak peek into hair haven
‘These are mums working hard who do not have the time to formalise their business and work out how to grow’

EXCLUSIVE: Rotherhithe's China Hall pub landlords to be out of their business and home 'by Christmas Eve'
Despite a long-running campaign to keep the pub open, landlords Michael and Linda have to leave by Christmas Eve
Misc
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Cat owners are lobbying for Southwark Council to start recording how many dead cats found at the roadside are scanned and returned to their owners
Groups says too many dead pets across London end up in landfill when they could be reunited with their bereft family

'Five Days of Quizmas' pub quiz crawl raises funds for rough sleepers
Quizzers hope to raise £500

Doctor Who's Peter Capaldi presents £75,000 cheque to leading cancer charity
'Women are still dying of breast cancer, and they are dying on a heart-breaking scale’'

Little houses have appeared in Burgess Park - but do you know the tragic reason why?
'Where the park stands today had once been covered by buildings and houses which were destroyed by war'
Business
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You could join Southwark’s top businesses
Local people are also being asked to nominate a business they feel deserves to be recognised for their contribution to the local community

Search on for Southwark Business of 2019
Free and easy to enter online, there are 14 exciting entry categories

Second awards to be launched as last year’s winner expands her family and her business!
The 2019 Southwark Business Awards will launch at a prestigious reception in the Shangri-La Hotel At The Shard tomorrow Thursday, 24th January

Southwark Council 'disappointed' after Ofo bike firm ditches London
'Ofo is adjusting its overseas operations'
Emergency services
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FIREFIGHTERS STILL PROBING CAFE BLAZE ON WALWORTH ROAD
Two people were rescued from the burning building

Police officer given OBE by the Queen after supporting London Bridge terror attack victims
'I remain in awe of the many people we have supported who have suffered but survived the loss of the people dearest to them with both dignity and bravery'

Firefighters warn of hoarding danger after man luckily escapes Walworth blaze
The man was lucky to escape - as firefighters said the house had no working smoke alarms and the hoarded material made it difficult to escape

Emergency services and frontline NHS workers can use Everyone Active leisure centres for FREE this Christmas
Gesture of goodwill in recognition of all their hard work
London Bridge Terror Attack
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London Bridge attack witness writes poetry collection about his experiences
The writer was in a bar on stag do when police stormed the bar and told everyone to get down because of the attack

Parents of London Bridge terror attack victim find healing in London after daughter's death
Julie and Mark Wallace speak of the huge support they received in London after their daughter Sara's death

Parents of London Bridge and Borough Market terror attack victim launch charity
Julie and Mark Wallace hope to support others experiencing traumatic grief

London Bridge one year on: Air ambulance paramedic remembers the first calls
Medics were on the scene within minutes thanks to Bill and his team
Missing People
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MISSING: Police 'increasingly concerned' for Katalina Tichner, 15, 'who is possibly in South Bank area'
She is believed to possibly be in the South Bank area near to Waterloo Station police said

FOUND: Missing Richard Rodrigues back home with his family
Richard Rodrigues went missing from his home address in Peckham at about 08:30hrs on Thursday, 4 October

MISSING: Richard Rodrigues, 23, from Peckham, last seen at King's Cross station
Richard has gone missing several times previously and enjoys travelling on public transport

Appeal to find missing teen last seen in Southwark
He was last seen on September 26
Traffic
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Traffic chaos after lorry gets stuck on Goose Green roundabout
Road reopened the same day

TRAFFIC UPDATE: Collision on Kennington Park Road
Lane 2 is blocked (northbound) at the junction of Penton Place, so use caution on passing.

TRAFFIC UPDATE: Collision at Rotherhithe Tunnel
Traffic is slow on approach with tailbacks along Jamaica Road.
Sport
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Police officers and coaches from Old Alleynians Rugby Club join forces to help get kids into sport
"I saw a young man running from a police officer and I thought, 'This young man should be running on the rugby pitch instead of from the police'"

Millwall release another statement over video circulating online of 'racist chanting' at Everton game on Saturday
"Individuals from different backgrounds come together to discuss the club’s current initiatives and work to find ways of keeping Millwall at the forefront of battling discrimination in football."

Scholarship scheme for aspiring sports stars across Southwark
Applications close on February 22

Millwall and FA investigating after video circulating online of 'racist chanting' at the Everton game on Saturday
Millwall Football Club said: "Anyone identified and guilty of such abuse will be banned from The Den for life."
Community
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Police officers and coaches from Old Alleynians Rugby Club join forces to help get kids into sport
"I saw a young man running from a police officer and I thought, 'This young man should be running on the rugby pitch instead of from the police'"

EXCLUSIVE: DHFC's charity partner Redthread explains how hospital youth workers help young victims escape violent crime
'Admitting that you’re scared is about the bravest and most life-changing thing anybody can do'

Children's charity The Maypole Project still has places for the Vitality Big Half in March
The charity helps disabled and unwell children

100 years of scouting
Aged between ten and fourteen, the youngsters from the 5th Camberwell group spent three days at the winter camp in Waltham Abbey, learning new skills including abseiling and white water rafting.