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‘It was chaos’: Tenants scramble to find somewhere to live after entire block evicted
The 150 people living at Vive Living in Childers Street, Deptford, have been served Section 21 (S21) notices by their landlord, Aitch Group, since December 5.
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Man falls from roof as explosion destroys family home days before Christmas
Three people were inside the house when the e-bike battery burst into flames on the first floor.
Hospital staff secure major pay increase after strike action, says union
Hundreds of healthcare support workers from University Hospital Lewisham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital have secured a pay rise after strike action.
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Councils band together to improve sexual health for at risk communities
Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham councils have developed three new sexual health outreach services.
University of Greenwich issues update after injuries in 'unknown substance' attack
No students or staff were involved in an attack where four people were sprayed with an “unknown substance” outside the University of Greenwich.
Video shows shocking moment patient spits in face of London paramedic
Body-worn camera footage shows assaults on London paramedics, highlighting the dangers they face daily and how cameras help secure justice for victims.
Household water bills to rise by from April next year
The increase is significantly higher than the expected average rise of around £20 a year per household
Check your change as 20p coin sells for 330 times its face value on eBay
The Royal Mint 20p coin is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date
‘Devastated and heartbroken’ family of father-to-be killed in triple shooting appeal for information
Curtis Green, 30, was killed in Wells Park Road, Sydenham, on November 8.
Spy cop: 'I shared single bed with young activist but didn't have sex with her'
South London spy cop turned Tory politician Andrew Coles has told the Undercover Policing Inquiry he did not have sex with a 19-year-old activist.
Every London Underground line and stations closed this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground and Elizabeth Line services for the upcoming weekend and don't be caught out by any changes.
New £29million Bromley housing project for those relying on temporary accommodation
Bromley Council has agreed to spend £29 million on a new housing project for individuals relying on temporary accommodation.
Dartford Crossing OPEN ahead of pre-Christmas shopping and travel rush this weekend
The Dartford Crossing will remain fully open this weekend.
Dartford Crossing OPEN ahead of pre-Christmas shopping and travel rush this weekend
The Dartford Crossing will remain fully open this weekend.
Iconic London café from Layer Cake and Rocketman films on sale for £170k
The Regency Café in London that has featured in Layer Cake and Rocketman is on sale for £170K.
Heartbroken family of dad-to-be killed in Sydenham shooting issue renewed appeal
Detectives and the family of Curtis Green, who was fatally shot in Sydenham last month, have issued a renewed appeal for information ahead of Christmas.
Woman still in hospital with ‘long road to recovery’ after Sydenham shooting
A woman injured in a triple shooting last month that left a father-to-be dead remains in hospital and faces a “long road to recovery”, according to police.
Man taken to hospital after fire damages flat at care facility in Bromley
A man has been taken to hospital after a fire broke out at a care facility in Bromley.
Four arrested after police chase down busy Bexleyheath roads
Four people have been arrested after a car was driven on a pavement during a police chase in Bexleyheath.
Man in his 50s dies after being hit by lorry on M25 near Orpington
A man in his 50s has died after being hit by a lorry on the M25 near Orpington.