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Anthony Patterson reportedly for sale after Millwall loan
ANTHONY Patterson is reportedly for sale after impressing on loan at Millwall. The Sunderland goalkeeper spent the latter half of the season at SE16 and made sixteen starts, keeping seven clean sheets as the Lions came within a point of automatic promotion. The 26-year-old started both legs of Millw...
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Police search for man who punched woman after asking for a cigarette in Peckham
A woman in her 20s was the victim of an ‘unprovoked attack’ in Peckham that left her with serious facial injuries, according to the Metropolitan Police, writes Alex Orr… They said a man punched the woman in the face near Peckham Rye station on 3rd November 2025 after asking her for a cigarette...
Millwall winger impresses for Nigeria again – and reveals Premier League ambition
FEMI Azeez impressed on international duty again for Nigeria, recording an assist as the Super Eagles beat Jamaica 3-0 in the Unity Cup final. Azeez, 24, pulled off a neat bit of footwork to beat his man in the box, then chipped in a cross that Terem Moffi headed into the net. Alhassan Yusuf scored ...
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Woman left with serious facial injuries after unprovoked Peckham attack
Detectives are appealing for information after a woman was left with serious facial injuries following an unprovoked attack in Peckham.
Police front counter judicial review rejected
The High Court has rejected a South West London council’s bid to take legal action over the closure of its last police station front desk. Richmond Council had applied for a judicial review of the Met Police’s decision to close the front counter at Twickenham Police Station. Its pre-action proto...
Where to watch the World Cup in Bermondsey, Borough and Rotherhithe
From 11 June – 19 July, sports fans will descend on the boozers of SE1 and SE16 for coverage of this year’s World Cup – especially those with a beer garden and multiple screens showing the games. Here’s where to watch… The Lord Clyde, Borough, SE1: For a more traditional pub setting, Lord ...
Closure of London’s only hospital unit treating homeless patients with drug and alcohol addiction to be revisited
London’s only specialist detox unit for homeless people with drug and alcohol addictions could be saved after backlash over its closure. The unit based at St Thomas’ Hospital in Waterloo has been shutdown but the government has now said it is now will reconsidered its position. The Addiction Cli...
Where to watch the World Cup in Greenwich this summer
Here’s the best spots in Greenwich to watch the World Cup this summer, writes Hana Williams… World Cup season is finally upon us and if you head looking to book your spot before the games arrive we’d say these waterholes in the Royal borough are worth a try. Volunteer Plumstead, Woolwich Thi...
World Record Broken in Bermondsey
‘SeeAbility have given my son the gift of sight’ Bermondsey played host to a Guinness World Record attempt when two artists were challenged by SeeAbility to have ‘The most participants featured on a live portrait installation in 48 hours’, and needed at least 800 people to turn up at Potters...
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Step right up and enter the dazzling world of P.T. Barnum, where imagination and ambition know no bounds. Hand in hand with wife Charity, Barnum’s life and career twists and turns as he schemes and dreams his way to headier heights. West End favourite and TV star Lee Mead will take centre stage as...
Review: Jack White ‘These Thoughts May Disappear’ at Newport Street Gallery
A glimpse into a creative mind preoccupied with play, childhood, a
Brixton’s Rhythms Club secures backing for over 60s movement classes
Unbound Moving Arts’ Rhythms Club is celebrating after being awarded £6,837 of National Lottery funding from Sport England to help continue its work with older adults in Brixton. The funding will support 41 weeks of free, accessible movement classes for over-60s, delivered in partnership with Age...
Tories accused of 'U-turn' on Oxford Street pedestrianisation plans
Plans to make the busy London through road vehicle-free were pushed through by Sadiq Khan under the previous Labour-run Westminster Council
Bermondsey man who 'physically abused' dog banned from keeping animals
A Bermondsey man has been banned from keeping animals for nine years after he physically abused a dog in a case brought by the RSPCA.
Murder investigation launched after man fatally stabbed in Kilburn
A man in his 20s was stabbed to death in a large altercation in Kilburn last night. Emergency services were called to a fight on Ashmore Road in W9 at 7.45pm on Tuesday. Both police and paramedics attended the scene, where a man in his 20s was treated for stab wounds. He was confirmed dead […] The...
Huge new Gail's opening in Westminster this summer
The bakery will accommodate 74 seats inside and 25 outside and is opening this summer
Man who masturbated in Lewisham children's playground avoids jail
A man who masturbated in a Lewisham children’s park in view of the public has been sentenced to unpaid work.
Review: Of Roots and Routes at Almas Art Foundation
“Sudan is beauty,” I overheard someone say… And I understand why. Alma’s Art Foundation is a gallery that feels open and inviting, its large glass windows drawing both sunlight and passers-by into the space. Currently occupying the gallery is Of Roots and Routes, curated by Frédérique Cifu...
From Bermondsey to Bond Girl
‘Watching Daniel Craig warm up before a shot was something else’ Kerry Fitzgerald was born in Guy’s Hospital, but it was no easy time for mother and child: ‘My mum was ill with a really rare autoimmune disease, and there was basically one doctor in the country who could treat her – thankf...
Review: Nine Sixteenths at Brixton House
A touching show about resilience, strength and power Did you know that the infamous Super Bowl halftime show incident between Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson was only on the TV for nine-sixteenths of a second? That is how long Jackson’s breast, exposed (without consent) by Timberlake ripping o...