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UPDATE: Thames Water complete London Road works but Dulwich road ‘chaos’ continues
Thames Water has completed repair works on London Road but there is no end in sight to the road “chaos” in Dulwich. Residents in Dulwich, Forest Hill and parts of Sydenham have experienced low water pressure and interruptions to their water supply for more than a week following multiple pipe bur...
Hundreds of NHS staff at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Trust go on strike for second time in two months
Hundreds of staff at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust (GSTT) have gone on strike for the second time in as many months. Nearly 300 workers in band two, including cleaners, porters, store operatives and food service assistants, are protesting what their union, Unite, called “poverty pay levels”...
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Southwark traffic and bus ‘chaos’ as Long Lane closed for two weeks
Traffic and bus “chaos” has ensued in Southwark, with Long Lane set to be closed for two weeks. On Monday, October 19, SGN, the gas distribution company that manages infrastructure in Southern England, confirmed urgent repairs were underway on Long Lane after a gas leak in the area. The road is ...
South London estates saved from the wrecking ball
Multiple housing estates in South London including in Crystal Palace are expected to be saved from demolition and redevelopment after more than a decade of uncertainty for residents. Lambeth Council has unveiled plans to protect Central Hill in Crystal Palace and Cressingham Gardens, which is next t...
Mayoral hopeful says more officers tackling fare evasion could be his winning ticket into City Hall
Investing in more police officers to staff ticket gates at London Underground stations will “pay for itself” within a few years, a Mayoral candidate has claimed. Alex Challoner, one of four Conservative challengers to have publicly declared their interest for the party nomination for the 2028 Ma...
It’s A Wonderful Life
Every man’s life touches the lives of so many others A bitterly cold Christmas Eve. Down in the basement of Jermyn Street Theatre FM, six actors gather round the microphone and a piano for a live radio broadcast. The ON AIR sign flashes red. We’re whisked away to Upstate New York where George Ba...
Millwall boss hails Sturge’s mentality after left-back signs new contract
ALEX Neil praised Zak Sturge’s “excellent” mentality after the left-back signed a contract extension with Millwall. The 22-year-old signed a new, long-term deal over the weekend. NewsAtDen understands there is no release clause in the contract. Sturge has been a regular at left-back this seaso...
Millwall Analysis: Why Alex Neil was so angry with Lions’ display in Lincoln City draw
ON paper at least, Lincoln City at home looked like one of the best fixtures Millwall could have had last weekend. The Imps had lost 6-0 to West Ham United at Sincil Bank and had two players sent off inside 23 minutes. It meant Tom Hamer and Conor McGrandles were suspended for the Den fixture. [...
Loughborough Estate lobby for support in ongoing battle
Residents of the Loughborough Estate near Brixton have urged Lambeth Council to support them with their ongoing battle with the estate’s management board over disrepair and what they feel is a lack of accountability. Loughborough Voices, a resident group which formed in 2019, presented a deputatio...
The Will Scott column: Millwall take an unwanted step back against Lincoln
SATURDAY was a hard watch. It would have been an even harder watch had Millwall not staged a second-half fightback to leave The Den with something, but the first hour was dire viewing - reminiscent of some of the stilted performances towards the end of Neil Harris' most recent tenure. When Alex Neil...
Popular South London bus route under threat as TfL proposes major changes
A popular South London bus route is under threat, with Transport for London (TfL) consulting on major changes to Southwark’s bus network. Currently running from the Old Kent Road Tesco to Tulse Hill via Elephant & Castle, TfL want to withdraw the number 415 for good, citing a “significant”...
Bermondsey apartment block given £3.7 million from government for heating improvements
An apartment block in Bermondsey has been given £3.7 million from the government to upgrade its heating system. Prospect House, located on Frean Street, just off Jamaica Road, will benefit from improvements to leaky pipes, insulation of pipework to reduce heat loss and replacement of heating units,...
How police officer solved South London burglary with a single-word clue
A police officer solved a burglary in Lewisham with the help of a single-word clue. PC Max Kelly, of the Met’s Territorial Support Group, was called to Lee High Road near Lewisham station on Thursday, July 16 following reports of a burglary in progress. Three men had smashed through the front door...
Black History Month celebration at Bermondsey nursery tomorrow
A Black History Month celebration will take place at a nursery in Bermondsey tomorrow. The Kintore Way Nursery, on Grange Road near Bermondsey Spa Gardens, will host its autumn community event from 3:30pm to 5:30pm on Tuesday, October 20. Nursery pupils, their families and the local community are al...
Former King’s College Hospital cancer patient now training to be a doctor at the hospital
A former King’s College Hospital cancer patient is now training to be a doctor at the hospital, writes Blessing Nkama… Kai had been experiencing headaches, loss of concentration and a drop in energy levels. At an optician’s appointment. Kai’s optometrist spotted an area of high pressure in h...
South East London teenagers recognised for outstanding achievements
Young army cadets from South East London celebrated their achievements at a Jack Petchey Foundation awards ceremony in South Kensington this week, writes Grace Warren… Winners aged 11 to 25 received £300 grants to spend on their unit, as well as medals and certificates in recognition of their ach...
Millwall boss explains Lisbie’s role change in Lincoln draw
ALEX Neil admitted he was unsure whether Kyrell Lisbie was a “natural winger” after Millwall’s 2-2 draw with Lincoln City on Saturday. Lisbie, 22, scored his first goal for the Lions in the second half, firing the ball under Imps goalkeeper George Wickens after his initial effort was blocked. ...
‘What type of team do we want to be?’ – Millwall boss reveals half-time message in Lincoln draw
MILLWALL boss Alex Neil asked his side at half-time what kind of team they wanted to be after going two goals down to Lincoln City. The Lions produced one of their worst performances under Neil in the first half on Saturday, conceding within 30 seconds of kick-off at The Den when Andrei Coubis volle...
Review: Some Woman at the Dorfman
Julie is a figure for countless women on the receiving end of abuse Julie is the mother of two daughters, a divorcee and a working woman. She is the modern woman drowning in what society expects of her. But years of misplaced tolerance and swallowed irritation tip over when a young boy verbally abus...