Crime
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Katherine Johnston
Man with knife tasered and detained on Peckham train
The man is believed to be suffering a mental breakdown
Katherine Johnston
Rotherhithe crack cocaine and heroin dealer jailed for county lines operation
The 21-year-old was caught sending messages to drug users in Dover offering them heroin and crack
Josh Salisbury
Southwark will have a new Borough Commander after Simon Messinger moves to new Met role
New commander is joining from the Road and Transport command
Katherine Johnston
Politics
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Marina Ahmad selected as Labour's GLA candidate for Southwark and Lambeth
Ahmad is a Bromley councillor and senior trade unionist
Katherine Johnston
Katherine Johnston
Theatre: The Busker, the politician, love and intrigue - 'A Westminster Story'
Opening on Tuesday February 25 this tragedy slash love story might mirror a time that the Lib Dems would like to forget
Kevin Quinn
MP demands King’s Hospital debt should be written off
The trust had a balanced budget nearly a decade ago
Katherine Johnston
Six months later and still no news on extra police officers
'Southwark will receive or the Met will receive its share'
Katherine Johnston
Education
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Next stop Oxford and Cambridge for three Ark Globe star pupils
'I didn’t believe it at first'
Katherine Johnston
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Share your experiences of school exclusions
There has been a rise in exclusions in the last two years
Katherine Johnston
'It defies common sense': How Southwark Council spends more than £30,000 in taxis for one deaf Bermondsey girl to attend school in St Albans
"This hugely excessive waste of taxpayers’ money is an outrage" say the Moreton family - who want to move
Josh Salisbury
Random checks for weapons introduced at Rotherhithe secondary school
Weapon sweeps are offered to all Southwark schools and are carried out on an 'ad-hoc' basis, say police
Josh Salisbury
Housing
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Bermondsey woman discovers snake hiding under her Henry hoover
The snake has now been called Mavis and will be rehomed
Josh Salisbury
Staff Reporter
Unauthorised CCTV must go says Southwark Council - despite years of addicts taking drugs on Nunhead resident's open stairwell
Police say footage has been "useful"
Katherine Johnston
Sadiq Khan visits new homes site in Peckham's Acorn Estate
29 new homes built in Meeting House Lane
Katherine Johnston
Duke of Westminster's £500m scheme for Bermondsey's Biscuit Factory set to be approved despite 'affordable' housing concern
Southwark originally threw out the application over a lack of affordable homes, despite being owned by the Duke of Westminster
Josh Salisbury
Weird
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Bermondsey woman discovers snake hiding under her Henry hoover
The snake has now been called Mavis and will be rehomed
Josh Salisbury
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
Penguin at South Bank's SEA LIFE aquarium to be raised gender neutral by its same-sex parents
Staff at the South Bank tourist attraction said it was ‘more natural’ for the chick to mature into an adult without a gender
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
Environment
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Charlotte Sharman pupils stage plastic pollution protest
'They are learning that even at six-years-old, their impact matters and they can change the world'
Katherine Johnston
Tooley Street footbridge linking London Bridge station to be demolished
The high-level walkway will be demolished after improvements to London Bridge station
Josh Salisbury
Branching out: Over one hundred trees to be planted in Southwark
Plus £40,000 to build a hub for communities to look after green spaces
Katherine Johnston
Plastic Free East Dulwich aims to raise £1,700 to expand plastic pollution awareness campaign
"It can be overwhelming which is why local level initiatives such as mine are so important,' says group founder Ric Baldock
Katherine Johnston
Transport
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SE1: London Bridge will close to cars from March until October
The City of London said the works are "essential maintenance" for the 47-year-old crossing
Josh Salisbury
Peckham High Street improvement works announced by TfL
Consultation on safety measures will begin within weeks
Katherine Johnston
Rotherhithe Tunnel: Drivers fined £5.3 million in seven months under restrictions
Since December fines are no longer limited to one a day because of "repeat offenders" said TfL
Josh Salisbury
Jasjot Singhota: Road safety initative launched in memory of Guy's and St Thomas's doctor killed by careless driver who didn't clear frost from windscreen
"My sister's death was entirely unnecessary ... If I can help save one life or prevent serious injuries on the road through this message, then I will be proud"
Josh Salisbury
Culture
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Worst Witch actor from Peckham publishes first novel for kids
The novel was released by the publisher who discovered J.K. Rowling.
Staff Reporter
Katherine Johnston
St Saviour's and St Olave's student wins design competition
Her creation was brought to life by feted designer Tom Faulkner
Katherine Johnston
Theatre: The Busker, the politician, love and intrigue - 'A Westminster Story'
Opening on Tuesday February 25 this tragedy slash love story might mirror a time that the Lib Dems would like to forget
Kevin Quinn
Lights, camera, action in Southwark
'Working on the set of The Crown was amazing as I got a more in-depth look at how filming for TV works' - Adisa Walker
Katherine Johnston
Health
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Call for Southwark schoolkids to design new uniform for Guy's and St Thomas' nurses and midwives
The winner and runner up will receive prizes for themselves and their school
Josh Salisbury
Woman plays violin while her brain tumour is removed by King's surgeons
'The thought of losing my ability to play was heartbreaking'
Katherine Johnston
New discount fitness and dance classes at Mountview
Most are just £5 and all abilities welcome
Katherine Johnston
Schools join Fizz Free February
The challenge is being taken up as far afield as New Zealand
Katherine Johnston
Regeneration
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Tooley Street footbridge linking London Bridge station to be demolished
The high-level walkway will be demolished after improvements to London Bridge station
Josh Salisbury
Cold Comfort: Half-a-million spent on Aylesbury boiler patch-up but residents are still shivering and out-of-pocket
'Just because it’s coming down doesn’t mean everything shouldn’t be done properly. We are still here'
Katherine Johnston
New 'social regeneration charter' outlines Old Kent Road commitments including living wage community and meeting ALL housing need for the area
'We will work differently and better with developers'
Katherine Johnston
Two new restaurants set to open in Elephant Park
it is expected both will start trading in the coming months
Katherine Johnston
Misc
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Princess Alexandra visits St Christopher's Hospice
HRH has been a patron of the charity since 1981
Katherine Johnston
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Katherine Johnston
£32,000 fundraiser for Surrey Docks Farm to relaunch popular cafe
The charity needs to raise £32,000 to reinstate its cafe
Josh Salisbury
Love Island 2020: Meet Southwark local Shaughna Phillips, 25, hoping to find love in the villa
She describes herself as "funny, easy-going but a little bit bossy"
Josh Salisbury
Mystery Southwark resident scoops £1million on the EuroMillions lottery
Could it be your family member, friend or neighbour who has won the prize?
Josh Salisbury
Business
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Old Kent Road: New Lidl opens on site of former Toys R Us
Shoppers turned out early this morning for a ribbon cutting at 8am
Josh Salisbury
Southwark Business Awards launched
'The Award win was the icing on the cake. It led to new business and created amazing new relationships within the community. I would urge you all to apply' - Hiver Beers 2019 Independent Retailer of the Year
Staff Reporter
New plans for rooftop bar and restaurant at Mountview
'We have acoustic measures in place to ensure minimal sound spillage'
Katherine Johnston
Council undercover purchase and raid leads to prosecution of Peckham shop selling banned skin whitening cream
The the owner was fined £20,000 and order to do 200 hours community service.
Kevin Quinn
Emergency services
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Man's body found in bin lorry in Camberwell
Death is being treated as "unexplained"
Katherine Johnston
Man with knife tasered and detained on Peckham train
The man is believed to be suffering a mental breakdown
Katherine Johnston
Menier Chocolate Factory rapped for series of fire safety breaches
One of the breaches was “failure to provide a suitable method of giving warning in case of fire.”
Josh Salisbury
Heroic crowd lift a bus off woman on the Old Kent Road
She does not have life-changing or life-threatening injuries
Katherine Johnston
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 Nathaniel found 'safe and well' in Wales
'Thank you all for the amazing support' says his Mum
Katherine Johnston
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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
Missing: Fifteen-year-old from Peckham
She was last seen on Wednesday
Katherine Johnston
Missing: Autistic fourteen-year-old from Romford who travelled to Crystal Palace
He was last seen by his family on Sunday
Katherine Johnston
Traffic
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Traffic news: Rotherhithe tunnel closed for maintenance but Blackwall tunnel reopened following collision
Closed for 'tree works'
Katherine Johnston
Kevin Quinn
London Bridge could be closed to drivers
Five million pounds is expected to be spent on the 46-year-old bridge and it could mean that from March next year it will be closed to drivers apart from buses, taxis and cyclists
Kevin Quinn
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
Traffic Alert: Traffic slow after vehicle breaks down in Rotherhithe Tunnel
Woolwich Ferry has been suspended due to a technical fault.
Kevin Quinn
Sport
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100-year-old Dulwich Hamlet supporter passes away
London Mayor Sadiq Khan joined those sharing their condolences
Staff Reporter
Katherine Johnston
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Millwall and police investigating 'homophobic abuse' at The Den during game against Reading
An investigation is ongoing into the 'homophobic slur'
Josh Salisbury
Mishi Morath: A fitting farewell to DHFC's number one rabble rouser
'Everyone says that Mishi was a legend. He absolutely was. People use it far too readily, but he was' - Mishi's brother, Ferenc
Katherine Johnston
Mishi Morath: Funeral carriage travelling through Champion Hill at 2.45pm
Donations to two chosen charities are requested in lieu of flowers
Katherine Johnston
Community
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Fundraiser launched to give 200 Bermondsey OAPs a free VE Day themed bash - with pie 'n' mash
It'll take place at Millwall Community Trust on May 8 – but it needs your help
Josh Salisbury
Petition calls for Southwark Council to remove EU flag from offices after Brexit
It calls for Boris Johnson to order the council to remove its flag - but councils can fly any flag they want if they have planning permission
Josh Salisbury
Bermondsey pie 'n' mash company needs your help to put on free VE day bash for 200 pensioners at Millwall
Two hundred local pensioners will be given a free knees-up for VE Day, the pie 'n' mash company plans
Josh Salisbury
Blitz veteran Gladys from Camberwell turns 105
Gladys says she 'lives with no regrets'
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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Handwritten tributes to victims of London Bridge terror attack to be archived
A prayer ceremony will be held on Sunday for the victims of the attack as the tributes are moved
Josh Salisbury
