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London's oldest private girls' school wins approval for new Dulwich pre-prep building
Dulwich
The school, which costs over £24k per year, said it had outgrown its current building
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Epileptic student 'begged Camberwell pharmacy' for urgent drugs before death, says mum
Health
Charlie Marriage, 32, died hours later from a seizure after failing to get his correct medication
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'Ignored' disabled mum facing 23rd Christmas in South London flat she struggles to leave
Housing
The arthritis sufferer has missed doctors appointments and is unable to run basic errands because of her difficulty getting down the 30 steps separating her flat from street level
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Government 'concerned' after watchdog finds over half of London council's homes lack smoke alarm
Southwark Council
Opposition politicians have called on the government to intervene in Southwark Council
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Cost of parking permits and burials to go up in Southwark to generate more money for council
Southwark Council
Residents across Peckham, Bermondsey, Wawlworth, Rotherhithe, Camberwell and Dulwich will be affected
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South London estate rebuild plans rejigged after resident wins high court challenge
Walworth
The estate's redevelopment stalled in January after a former resident won a high court case
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'Eyesore' South London office block to be turned into student flats and community centre
Walworth
The building on Walworth Road has been mostly empty for over a decade
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London's biggest council landlord has 'serious failings', says government watchdog
Housing
The leader of the council has apologised
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South London council installs seats that let locals 'sit and ignore each other'
London Stories
The odd new benches are great for Londoners who hate eye contact
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'Bidding wars' in London borough push average rent to £2.3k as council slams 'exploitative' agents
Southwark Council
Southwark Council will write to letting agents to ask them to ban the 'exploitative' practice
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Met Police officer denies GBH after tasered man fell from outbuilding
Metropolitan Police
Leonard Sandiford, 61, was left with life-changing injuries
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South London headteacher blames parents ‘shoving’ screens in front of kids for surging ADHD levels
Parenting
Mike Baxter, principal of City of London Academy in Bermondsey, said screen time among toddlers was a 'massive problem'
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The little-known London Christmas night market overshadowed by its popular neighbour with 10 cosy stalls
Christmas markets
The 'secret' market offers a cosier alternative to some of the busier festive spots
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Southwark fire live updates as 40 firefighters battle blaze as 50 tonnes of recycling goes up in flames
Southwark
Local residents are advised to keep their windows and doors shut as smoke pours out of the flames
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Police hunting key witnesses after man, 28, murdered in London Underground station
Crime
A 23-year-old has been charged with murder
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Bulldozed Rotherhithe pub's 'courage' sign finds new home on luxury apartments
Southwark
Punters campaigned to save the 12ft long letters
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Fully preserved Roman road discovered under London street - it ran all the way to Dover
London History
The road was once used by Emperor Hadrian and is still used today by you and me
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Man stabbed to death in Walworth identified with man, 66, charged with murder
Southwark
Police have released the name of the man charged with murder and attempted murder
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Sydenham triple shooting live updates as man killed in South London gun attack
Sydenham
One person's injuries are not life threatening, and the condition of the other is not yet known
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Man stabbed to death in South London as 2 others rushed to hospital
Southwark
We're awaiting a condition update on the other 2 victims
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The London borough with more LGB+ residents than anywhere else
LGBTQ+
In one neighbourhood, more than 12 per cent of people identify as LGB+
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Plan for late night bars opposite £2 million South London flats thrown out after residents complain
Borough
Some residents' bedrooms are directly opposite the arches on America Street in Borough
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London's 10 best boroughs to move to named as 3,702 homes sold this year in the most popular
Property
The borough with the most house sales has been on the rise for several years due to its great transport links, affordable properties, fantastic schools and friendly atmosphere
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Abandoning rent controls 'failed experiment' and 'should be brought back' after 36 years
Housing
Zoë Garbett, who rents herself, made the remarks at a City Hall meeting on Tuesday
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