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Cyclists could soon see permanent changes in Croydon town centre – South London News

By Tara O’Connor, local democracy reporter Cyclists could soon see permanent changes in Croydon town centre. In August 2020, Croydon Council put temporary cycle lanes in using TfL funding made available during the... Read more »
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South London cop jailed for ‘assaulting female officer’

A south London police officer has been jailed for over two years after reportedly assaulting his female partner amid a coercive relationship. PC Jamie Rayner, 27, who is attached to the South... Read more »
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John Lewis Christmas Advert: What south east London thinks

The UK waits patiently like a ritual every year for John Lewis to air its Christmas advert. This year, the two-minute ad stars space traveller Skye crash-landing at the height of festivities... Read more »
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Patrick Vieira’s praise for Crystal Palace ‘warrior’ Joel Ward – South London News

Patrick Vieira has hailed Crystal Palace’s Joel Ward as a “warrior” – and added that he’s not surprised how the 32-year-old has adapted to his style of play.  Ward, with next season... Read more »
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South London crash involving hydro pole leaves thousands in the dark – London

A collision involving a hydro pole in the city’s south end on Friday left thousands without power, including London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC). Emergency crews responded to the scene near the intersection... Read more »
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The two London councils that have been at war for 10 years over traffic on one small road

Two London councils have been at war for 10 years over traffic on one small residential road. County Gate, in Bexley, borders Greenwich and locals have become increasingly frustrated as speeding cars... Read more »
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London woman advised about ‘bad places to live’ in Clapham – here’s what they were

A woman who wanted to move to South London has asked for advice about areas South of the river that are ‘bad places to live’. The woman wanted to emigrate to an... Read more »

Police search South London after ‘a number of people’ caught with knives

Police have been granted stop and search powers overnight in Brixton and Camberwell after ‘a number of people’ were caught with knives. A Section 60 order has been put in place for... Read more »
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Battersea fire mum says daughter, 10, is so traumatised she needs counselling

A single mum has spoken out about her “nightmare” experience of living through a large fire that broke out on the 20th floor of a block of flats in South London. Around... Read more »
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Tower block fire Elephant and Castle

Eight fire engines and 60 crew were sent to tackle the blaze on Deacon Street in south London. Residents were evacuated across three floors of the building due to intense smoke, according... Read more »