Crime
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Katherine Johnston
Update: Tesco staff member injured after armed robbery at shop in SE16
A staff member is currently receiving medical treatment after a man with a suspected shotgun robbed the shop early this morning
Josh Salisbury
SE16: Armed man robs Tesco Express with suspected shotgun and flees scene with cash
The man 'briefly' struggled with a staff member before making off with cash shortly before 7am this morning
Josh Salisbury
Malcolm Mide-Madariola: Dad's tribute to "brave and noble" son who died helping others
Tammuz Brown was sentenced last Friday to sixteen years behind bars after he attacked Malcolm with a ‘zombie style hunting knife’
Katherine Johnston
Politics
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Nearly 23,000 residents urged Government not to suspend Parliament as political row continues
But the Government said it was a necessary move for PM Boris Johnson to get a good deal from the EU
Josh Salisbury
Katherine Johnston
Katherine Johnston
Mourners pay tribute to former 'Millennium Mayor' Charlie Cherrill
Local politican from Walworth lived in Southwark nearly all his life
Katherine Johnston
£1.5 billion for adult social care ‘will not touch the sides’
'Years of cuts cannot be redressed in one review'
Katherine Johnston
Harriet Harman launches Speaker bid - and says constituents back her campaign to mend relationship between "people and Parliament"
'A woman in the chair would show that Parliament is very different from the old boys’ club it used to be'
Katherine Johnston
Education
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Heritage Open Day at St John's Church in East Dulwich
Would you like to find out more about the history and architecture of your local church?
Staff Reporter
Staff Reporter
GCSE Results Day: Compass School shows 'rapid improvements' with strong set of results
'We pride ourselves in our unique offer as a small secondary school with smaller than average class sizes'
Katherine Johnston
GCSE Results Day 2019: Eighty per cent of Sacred Heart pupils gain standard pass in English and Maths
'These latest results confirm that all the hard work we have put in as a school continues to bear fruit'
Katherine Johnston
GCSE Results Day 2019: Top Ark Globe pupil who bagged eight Grade 9s says she refused to let Stargardt disease hold her back
'I don’t feel that this condition I have will ever stop me working hard and doing well'
Katherine Johnston
Housing
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British Land: Dates set to hear Canada Water Masterplan application this month
Officers have recommended that councillors accept the proposals
Josh Salisbury
Katherine Johnston
Katherine Johnston
XXL closure: New LGBT occupier pledged for development after gay club eviction
'We're going to close and that's it. They've washed their hands of us and that's it' said one of XXL's co-founders
Josh Salisbury
Water Joke: Fury over £2 Aylesbury Estate rebate
'It’s beyond a joke' - Beverley Bleach, 61 and Gayhurst resident for 32 years
Katherine Johnston
Waterside care home residents enjoy African drumming at fundraising 'wellness day'
Home awarded a 'good' rating
Katherine Johnston
Weird
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'Bold thief' steals heads of Guy Fawkes, Oliver Cromwell and Thomas More from London Bridge tourist attraction
He was caught on camera stamping Guy Fawkes' head off a spike and carrying it under his arm
Josh Salisbury
Burgess Park: Artist of Only Fools and Horses mural speaks of shock as cover-up mystery deepens
The artist says he cannot do another version of the impressive piece without finding the three men responsible for covering it up after just a day
Josh Salisbury
Not so lovely jubbly! Backlash as Only Fools and Horses mural painted over in just days
The mural was proudly unveiled in Burgess Park on Friday - but by Sunday, three men were spotted painting over it
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
Environment
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British Land: Dates set to hear Canada Water Masterplan application this month
Officers have recommended that councillors accept the proposals
Josh Salisbury
Katherine Johnston
Katherine Johnston
Old Dairy Health Centre holds open day for new community garden
Volunteers have received a grant from the Dulwich Society
Katherine Johnston
Garden installations come to London Bridge station
The New Forms project will see four green installations at Stainer Street
Josh Salisbury
Transport
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New Cross 'trespasser' rushed to hospital as Overground suspended between New Cross and Surrey Quays
British Transport Police were called to reports of a man fallen on the track at rush hour this morning
Josh Salisbury
Canada Water station celebrates 20th birthday
It was built as part of the Jubilee Line extension and officially opened its doors on August 19, 1999
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
SE16: £80million cash boost announced for transport improvements to Canada Water and Surrey Quays
Among the changes expected are a second entrance at Surrey Quays station and "additional facilities" at Canada Water bus station
Josh Salisbury
Culture
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Camberwell pupil’s creations make the catwalk at London Fashion Week
All the pieces were themed around sustainability
Katherine Johnston
Katherine Johnston
Katherine Johnston
Staff Reporter
Heritage Open Day at St John's Church in East Dulwich
Would you like to find out more about the history and architecture of your local church?
Staff Reporter
Bermondsey Street Festival: On this Saturday – check out our guide here
SATURDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER
Staff Reporter
Blackheath Fireworks display could face axe over 'government funding cuts'
The event attracts thousands of attendees every year from across south-east London
Josh Salisbury
Health
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Ryan O'Donnell: Bermondsey mum's magic mushroom warning after popular son's tragic fall
An inquest on Friday found that popular Ryan's death occurred after he attempted to climb a block of flats under the influence of magic mushrooms
Josh Salisbury
Free session at Elephant & Castle nursery for parents battling sleepless nights
Sleep expert Judy Clark will be on hand to offer top tips and advice
Staff Reporter
King's College Hospital had highest number of organ donors in UK last year
There are still 6,000 people on the register and more BAME donors are needed
Katherine Johnston
Everyone Active centres across Southwark free to anyone living with dementia and their careers this weekend
You need to fill in an online form first
Katherine Johnston
Regeneration
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British Land: Dates set to hear Canada Water Masterplan application this month
Officers have recommended that councillors accept the proposals
Josh Salisbury
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
Traders at Elephant & Castle will be given 80% rent reduction
Judicial Review delayed until October
Katherine Johnston
Battle to save SE5 industry could affect regeneration across Southwark
'London still needs industrial sites quite centrally, and a range of employment space. We need to balance this with the need for new homes'
Katherine Johnston
Misc
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Roy Williamson: Tributes paid to former Bishop of Southwark
Bishop Roy passed away in a 'calm and peaceful' manner surrounded by family early on Tuesday morning
Josh Salisbury
'Bold thief' steals heads of Guy Fawkes, Oliver Cromwell and Thomas More from London Bridge tourist attraction
He was caught on camera stamping Guy Fawkes' head off a spike and carrying it under his arm
Josh Salisbury
£8,000 raised to help family of man on life support in Portugal after balcony fall
An air ambulance and team of medics could cost £30,000
Katherine Johnston
Update: Bounce out in Southwark Park delayed over 'wet ground'
UK's largest adult and child-friendly inflatable course
Katherine Johnston
Business
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URBAN FOX: Rye and shine, looking at a former Peckham church that is now a hub of work, food and retail
This article is brought to you by our monthly lifestyle magazine Urban Fox
Staff Reporter
£400,000 refurb for Tooley Street boozer will see it re-open as The Two Bridges
The Bridge Lounge on Tooley Street will become The Two Bridges once its £400k refurb is complete
Josh Salisbury
Free haircuts tour on Bermondsey Beer Mile
Here's how you can get a free haircut while enjoying a pint on the Beer Mile
Josh Salisbury
Number of Southwark pubs remain stable according to new report
The number of pubs in Southwark did not change between 2017 and 2018 - meaning its 175 pubs account for five per cent of London's total
Josh Salisbury
Emergency services
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Waterloo tube death: Worker dies 'while working on station travelator'
Efforts are ongoing to identify the man and inform his family
Josh Salisbury
Josh Salisbury
Josh Salisbury
Katherine Johnston
Update: Motorcyclist injured in Herne Hill collision does not have life-changing injuries
Collision took place on Frankfurt Road
Katherine Johnston
Motorcyclist and teenage bike rider both hospitalised after Herne Hill collision
Police called to Frankfurt Road just after 8am
Katherine Johnston
Police cleared over death of Bermondsey's Oghene Abboh who swallowed cocaine in custody
The watchdog issued a warning over the dangers of swallowing drugs to evade prosecution following the 'tragic' death of Oghene Abboh
Josh Salisbury
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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Update: Two missing girls from Camberwell found 'safe and well'
Both are 'safe and well'
Katherine Johnston
Aldrin Carlos: Distraught Mum learns son's body is found after spotting ambulance at scene
Body found in Russia Dock Woodland 'is missing Aldrin Carlos'
Katherine Johnston
Missing: Mum’s plea - have you seen Aldrin?
'Aldrin has always come home in the evening'
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
Traffic
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TfL to cut speed limit to 20mph on number of key Southwark roads by early next year
Borough High Street and Blackfriars Road are among the major thoroughfares affected
Josh Salisbury
Great Dover Street: Man left with 'potentially life changing' injuries after 'serious' collision
Police said the man has suffered 'potentially life-changing' injuries as a result of the collision on SE1's Great Dover Street last night
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
Sport
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Learn to lifeguard at Camberwell Leisure Centre
Southwark Council is offering fully funded places on a National Pool Lifeguarding Qualification in October half-term
Staff Reporter
Staff Reporter
VIDEO: Moment Millwall fans clap in memory of Steve Murrell after teen daughter's appeal
Applause rang out across The Den on Saturday as Millwall fans paid tribute to Steve Murrell
Josh Salisbury
Fresh fundraiser for Bermondsey boxer Charlie Wynn after sparring injury
Lifelong Millwall fan Charlie suffered a brain injury following a sparring incident
Josh Salisbury
She's done it! Peckham's Khadijah Mellah WINS first ever race at Glorious Goodwood
Magnolia Cup winner is the first to ever race in a hijab in the UK
Katherine Johnston
Community
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Ryan O'Donnell: Bermondsey mum's magic mushroom warning after popular son's tragic fall
An inquest on Friday found that popular Ryan's death occurred after he attempted to climb a block of flats under the influence of magic mushrooms
Josh Salisbury
Katherine Johnston
Josh Salisbury
Staff Reporter
Heritage Open Day at St John's Church in East Dulwich
Would you like to find out more about the history and architecture of your local church?
Staff Reporter
Evelina London join BGC Charity Day to commemorate the lives tragically lost in the World Trade Centre attacks in 2001
Charities and their celebrity patrons took part in the trades by speaking with clients and all the profits made went to charity
Staff Reporter
ALLEYCAT LEARNS TO WALK AT BATTERSEA AFTER BEING ABANDONED
An eleven-month-old cat at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has been learning to walk after being found in an alleyway in Lambeth, and is waiting to be part of a family.
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