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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

Lordship Lane murder update: police arrest 24-year-old man

He remains in custody on suspicion of murder

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. 

News readers back 'People's Vote' in online snap poll - but third want No Deal

Just over half of our readers said they were in favour of another vote on the terms - but a third said they preferred a No Deal Brexit

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?

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.”

Grosvenor's £500m Old Biscuit Factory plans 'to be rejected over lack of affordable housing'

The scheme does not offer the 35% of affordable housing required by the council - and no social housing equivalents at all

Mystery Southwark resident becomes millionaire after claiming winning EuroMillions lottery ticket

Check their tickets every time they play

Waterloo station hires Aria the hawk to keep unwelcome guests away

Pigeons will be observed with a hawk-eye when this ferocious bird of prey is around

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"

Thames Water says major upgrade next month is a 'long-term solution' for years of London Road leaks

Work starts on February 16

Exclusive: East Dulwich parking zone plans leave residents divided and traders outraged

The council’s plans say up to 40% of kerbside space could be freed up, with parking spaces turned into ‘parklets’ with plants and seating.

Private hire drivers blockading London Bridge in fresh ULEZ charge protest

The protest is the fourth called by the IWGB union over the ULEZ charge and will see London Bridge blockaded from 4-6pm

Breaking: Rotherhithe Tunnel re-opens after faulty fire alarm causes traffic chaos

The tunnel has re-opened after being closed for more than 24 hours after a fault was found in its fire safety systems

Jobs available at the the newly built prestigious Mountview Academy in Peckham

Currently on the look out for a Head of Lighting and Sound

Bermondsey Street Festival will go ahead despite police 'safety' objection

The event will go ahead as planned despite fears it could be axed over police's safety concerns

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

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

Guy's and St Thomas' hospitals warn of Brexit's "deepening shadow" as they continue no deal preparations

Among the 'key risks' of no deal are disruption to pharmacy supplies, blood products and nuclear medicine isotopes because they cannot be stockpiled

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

'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'

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'

Rotherhithe's China Hall closes but landlords who faced Christmas eviction find new home

The longstanding publicans had been told they needed to be out of their home by Christmas Eve - but luckily they have managed to find a place to stay

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

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

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 UPDATE: Collision on Kennington Park Road

Lane 2 is blocked (northbound) at the junction of Penton Place, so use caution on passing.

TRAFFIC UPDATE: Dulwich Common closed after collision

TRAFFIC UPDATE: Collision at Rotherhithe Tunnel

Traffic is slow on approach  with tailbacks along Jamaica Road. 

'Constructive' talks hailed over future of The Den after rapprochement between club, council and developer

Lewisham mayor, Damien Egan: "We seem to be making progress towards our goal of bringing forward a development that has the support of our community.”

£5,000 sponsorship for Irish dancers off to the USA

'We are absolutely delighted with the donation and the opportunity it allows the dancers'

Bus driver wanted to help kids get to summer surfing school

Wave Project aims to help build skills and resilience

Bus driver wanted to help kids get to summer surfing school

Wave Project aims to help build skills and resilience

Two hundred OAPs get their glad rags on for the return of Elephant and Castle's 'Posh Club'

'You feel you’ve seen a side of them that maybe hasn’t come out for a long time'

Borough charity awarded £57,000 to help LGBT hate crime victims come face-to-face with their offenders

The money will go towards a project to give victims of LGBT hate crime to meet their offenders and explain the impact of the crime