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Millwall Analysis: What Lions had in common with promoted sides – and how summer transfer business could indicate how they want to evolve
By Fergus Sowrey WITH Alex Neil having signed a new contract this week, attention now turns to how Millwall will set up under the head coach heading into next season. In 2024–25, the Lions’ direct style of play was no secret. Their ability to transition quickly from defence to attack was backed ...
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Grace Harris hits brilliant half-century as Surrey Women make it two from two
By Jon Batham Result: Surrey 213-4 4pts beat Hampshire 181-8 by 32 runs Grace Harris announced herself on the 2025 Vitality Blast with a blistering half-century and three wickets as Surrey made it two wins from two with a 32-run win over Hampshire at the Kia Oval. Hot off the plane the Australian in...
Rotherhithe’s police officers given a car to get to their beat
Police officers in Rotherhithe have been given a car to travel from their temporary base at Southwark Police Station to their patch, after the News reported that local policing teams were having to get around using the C10 bus. The local policing team once based at Seven Islands Leisure were asked t...
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Kennington residents call on council to reject developer’s plans for 17-storey student housing block which would replace an old job centre
Campaigners have called on Lambeth Council to reject proposals for a 17-storey tower block overlooking a Grade-2 listed park in Kennington. The skyscraper, proposed by developer Standard Securities Ltd, would replace the Job Centre Plus building on Kennington Park Road. It will contain almost 200 st...
A lineup of breathtaking outdoor performances is coming to Greenwich this summer
The Greenwich and Docklands International Festival (GDIF) is London’s longest established free festival of outdoor performances and is returning to Greenwich, Newham and Thamesmead from Friday 22nd August until Saturday 6th September. Celebrating its 30 years, the festival has announced its initia...
‘It is hopefully a statement of my intention to be here for the longer term’ – Alex Neil on why he decided to sign new contract with Millwall
ALEX Neil said his decision to sign a new contract with Millwall was “a statement of my intention to be here for the longer term.” As first reported by NewsAtDen, Neil signed a new contract with Millwall on Wednesday, June 4, that will keep him at the club for the foreseeable future, only just o...
Camberwell College of Art student takes home prestigious art prize
A Camberwell College of Arts student has been named as the overall Batsford Prize 2025 winner, writes Dunya Simoes… Amelie Ryder-Potter, 22, won the coveted award for student artists after judges commended her animated film Original Pinocchio for its creative ambition and distinct visual voice. ...
New support group in Kennington to help fathers with their mental health
A peer-to-peer support group is being launched in Kennington to help fathers navigate the challenges of pre and postnatal life and foster a sense of togetherness, writes Grace Wiszowaty… The initiative, which is being sponsored by the UK’s leading prenatal mental health charity, the PANDAS Found...
Police appeal for help to find missing woman believed to have gone to Victoria Station
Police have launched a London-wide and Kent search for a missing 33-year-old woman from Finchley last seen on Friday, 21 February in Hyde Park at 8:45 pm. After leaving her friends, Portia Vincent-Kirby is believed to have gone to Victoria Station. She was reported missing on Thursday, 13 March. Por...
London area named 'cleverest' place in England - where most kids go to university
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Exclusive: Murray Wallace on Millwall exit; when he knew Den days were numbered; toughest opponent; what went wrong for Joe Edwards – and joking with team-mates about SE16 return
IT won’t surprise anyone that a week after it was publicly confirmed he wouldn’t be offered a new contract by Millwall, Murray Wallace was back working at Calmont Road. Wallace is returning to full fitness from a fractured foot and is seeking a new club after seven years with the Lions. Wall...
London areas where nearly half of kids are qualify for free school meals
The data is for January 2025 and has been published by the Department for Education
Petition to stop annual 'disrespectful' Peckham festival branded ‘absolute hell’
A petition calling for an end to the GALA Festival on Peckham Rye has been launched accusing the event of disrespect, disruption, and turning their neighbourhood into “absolute hell” every year the event takes place.
Community events increase cancer screening uptake in Lambeth
Over the past eight months, a series of inspiring cancer awareness events have been making a real impact in tackling health inequalities across Lambeth. The events were organised by social prescribing link workers from Lambeth’s Primary Care Networks, and with thanks to funding from Lambeth Togeth...
Woman arrested after man dies in Southwark bus stop crash during police chase
A 24-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving and causing death by dangerous driving following a crash that killed a man waiting at a bus stop in Southwark.
Man, 57, dies after being hit by car while waiting at bus stop in Southwark
A 57-year-old man has died after being hit by a car while waiting at a bus stop in Southwark.
HEAL-D: diabetes programme for African and Caribbean communities in Lambeth
HEAL-D is a seven week diet and lifestyle programme open to Lambeth residents. It has been culturally tailored and developed to support and empower people of African and Caribbean heritage, who are living with type 2 diabetes, to take charge of their health whilst enjoying the food from their cultur...
The Southeastern trains cancelled this May bank holiday weekend
Several Southeastern trains will be cancelled or replaced by buses this late May bank holiday weekend.
Lambeth Together celebrates progress and community engagement
Lambeth Together celebrates progress and community engagement Lambeth Together is proud to present its annual review, showcasing significant progress in health and care plans for the borough. Their commitment to improving health and wellbeing, delivering high-quality care, and creating a sustainable...
Campaigners hit out at plans to convert Grade II listed theatre into church
Ruach City Church has submitted a Change of Use planning application to Lambeth council to turn Streatham Hill Theatre into a place of worship.