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TEAM NEWS: Millwall vs Elche – Alex Neil names side for final friendly of Spain training camp
ALEX Neil has named trialist Massimo Luongo to the starting eleven for Millwall’s friendly against Elche at Pinatar Arena today, while the bench consists mostly of under-21 players. Luongo, 32, joined the Lions for their training camp in Spain this wee
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The two south east London boroughs with the cheapest pints
Greenwich and Southwark join Croydon and Sutton as the cheapest South London boroughs for a pint, averaging just £5.
Bermondsey Biscuit Museum unveil a new ‘cake wing’ after Jaffa Cake debate with McVitie’s
Bermondsey’s Biscuit Museum unveiled a new ‘cake wing’ today (July 17) fo
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‘We want to top group and not get complacent’ – Surrey hold off late fightback in derby
Result: Surrey 189-9 beat Middlesex 181-6 by eight runs. By Ben Kosky Will Jacks struck his third half-century in four games as Surrey held off a late fightback by Middlesex at Lord’s to maintain their bid for top spot in the Vitality Blast South Group. The Surrey opener top-scored with 52 from 36...
Councillors refuse planning permission for ‘once-in-a-generation Peckham redevelopment’ after developers dropped affordable housing to just 12 per cent
Plans for a controversial regeneration scheme in Peckham which is offering just 12 per cent affordable housing have been rejected by the local council. Southwark Council’s Planning Committee voted unanimously to reject the plans from Berkeley Homes, which involves redeveloping the Aylesham Centre...
Strikes at Charter Schools called off after Trust and union reach agreement on maternity pay
The remaining two days of a four-day strike by teachers at six schools managed by the Charter Schools Trust in Southwark were called off, after the National Education Union and Charter Trust bosses reached an agreement on maternity pay. Staff affiliated with the National Education Union previously w...
Chickens, carbolic soap and chimney soot: life in the Back Yards of old
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‘Nearly 2,000 road traffic collisions involving cars took place in Southwark in the past year’
Figures obtained by Accident Claims Advice show that there have been nearly 2,000 road traffic collisions involving cars in Southwark over the past year, five of which were fatal. In the UK, an average of five people die on the road every day. From 2023 to 2024, Fatal accidents saw a 7% increase, ...
New traffic measures will make it safer to cycle and walk but do expect some delays in South London as works are carried out
Streatham Hill is set to receive a series of upgrades including new pedestrian crossings, a protected cycling route and an improved bus lane. From Monday 4 August until the autumn there will be lane restrictions in both directions on the A23 between the junction with Holmewood Road on Brixton Hill a...
South London hotel to be used as temporary accommodation for 186 homeless families
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Southwark welcomes its 400th refugee family under the UK Government’s refugee resettlement scheme
Marking the one-year anniversary of Southwark being accredited as a Borough of Sanctuary, Southwark welcomes its 400th refugee family under the UK Government’s refugee resettlement scheme, writes Abigail Finney… The accreditation came following the work being done by the council and the commun...
Four arrested and one charged after quadruple stabbing in south east London
Four people have been arrested after a quadruple stabbing in south east London.
Drivers face a total of 50 road closures over the Summer when driving through Lambeth
Dozens of road and lane closures are set to disrupt Lambeth residents over the summer while major gas and water works are carried out. Most of the upcoming roadworks are set to last a few days each, but some ongoing ones in Tulse Hill, West Norwood, Herne Hill and South Lambeth have been taking plac...
Drivers face a total of 18 road closures over the Summer when driving through Lewisham
Several road and lane closures are set to disrupt drivers in South London and residents in the London Borough of Lewisham over the summer while major gas and water works are carried out. The vast majority of the upcoming roadworks will last for a few days each, but there are two that will last for [...
South London drill rapper caught with knife after police called to fatal crash
Rapper Loski was found with a knife by police investigating a fatal crash.
Alex Neil explains decision to start Adam Mayor left-back in Millwall’s win over Northampton
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Tower blaze that sent smoke billowing into sky over London was ‘accidental’
A fire in a block of flats that could be seen across London was started accidentally.
Millwall head coach reveals plan for former Ipswich Town midfielder as Lions weigh up deal
MASSIMO Luongo is se to get another opportunity against Elche on Friday as Millwall weigh up a deal for the Australia International. Midfielder Luongo, 32, came on for Rafiq Lamptey at half-time in Millwall’s 3-0 friendly win against Northampton Town on Tuesday evening. Luongo has been trainin...
Lambeth Council begins refunding £1 million in PCNs from ‘unlawful’ West Dulwich LTN
Lambeth Council has started refunding motorists ‘more than £1 million’ in wrongful penalty charge notices (PCNs) it earned from the West Dulwich LTN, which was overturned by a judge in May. Despite earlier suggestions it could seek to challenge the ruling, Lambeth Council has now taken down the...
Millwall boss gives insight into tactical approach against Northampton as front two key to game plan in 3-0 victory
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