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Two FREE summer festivals are coming to Greenwich’s parks this weekend
Two FREE summer festivals of music, dance and family fun are coming to Greenwich’s Gallions Park and Maryon Park this weekend, writes Gabriel Stewart… ‘Summer in the Park’ will welcome local families to take part in everything from clay model making to a ‘cheeky roaming’ performance of T...
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Man injured after ‘disturbance’ in Peckham early this morning
A man has been left with ‘injuries’ after what police are calling a ‘disturbance’ on Clayton Road in the early hours of this morning (Friday 26th June). Police were called at 00:40am to reports of a ‘disturbance’ in Clayton Road, in between the Queen’s Road and Rye Lane in Peckham. Off...
Rye Lane fire: Khan’s Bargains and Copeland park survive blaze with ‘localised damage’
The owner of Khan’s Bargains and the director of Copeland Park have confirmed there was only minimal damage after last night’s blaze on Rye Lane and thanked the local community for its support, write Evie Flynn and Molly Hunt… More than 100 firefighters and 15 fire engines rushed to Rye Lane a...
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Berkeley Homes to launch legal challenge after Aylesham Centre plan rejected
Developer Berkeley Homes has appealed to overturn the Planning Inspectorate’s rejection of its plans to redevelop the Aylesham Centre in Peckham Rye, writes Alex Orr… The developer has applied for a Judicial Review of the decision to throw out the proposed redevelopment of the shopping centre on...
NewsAtDen’s Millwall podcast: A Cleary transfer plan; Lions underrated again; inside forward deal – plus one more for the Rodez?
WELCOME to NewsAtDen’s podcast, exclusively for our subscribers, where we bring you all the latest on Millwall and take you behind the scenes to sort the news from the noise. We are the only Millwall media outlet, with a full-time Lions reporter following the side all over the country, the only ou...
Summer music series Mambista returns to Brockwell Park Greenhouses
A South London music series is set to return this summer, as Mambista brings five evenings of live outdoor music to the Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses in Herne Hill, writes Molly Hunt… Running on selected Sunday evenings from June to September 2026, the Mambista in the Park programme will tr...
Three men charged with murder following Crystal Palace stabbing
Three men have been charged with murder by detectives investigating the murder of Kamahl Cameron-Williams, writes Alex Orr… Isaiah Adio-Weathers of Evelyn Street, Deptford and Ellis Shakiem of Denmark Road, Camberwell, both 23 years-old, as well as Amari Auguste-Francois, 21, of Malpas Road, Hackn...
Vauxhall Bridge to face temporary 18-tonne weight limit from July over safety concerns
A temporary 18-tonne weight restriction will be introduced on Vauxhall Bridge from 1 July 2026 after inspections revealed deterioration in parts of the structure, writes Myfanwy Fleming-Jones… Transport for London (TfL) said the safety-critical measure is being brought in following a recent assess...
Pirates are taking over the Old Royal Naval College in family fun day
History enthusiasts and families are invited to a ‘weekend of living history’ at the Old Royal Naval College on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July as the site is overrun with pirates. Spend the day at the Old Royal Naval College and discover life during the ‘Golden Age of Piracy,’ the period betwe...
Spend a Sunday listening to live music at historic Eltham Palace
Eltham Palace are hosting ‘lazy’ Sundays throughout the whole of July with live music in the gardens. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets, grab a refreshing treat from the café and enjoy the music. Your ticket will include access to the whole Palace. From the 14th to the 16th cent...
Electric bus pictured on fire at Westbourne Park depot amid blistering June heatwave
An electric double decker bus burst into flames at a bus depot on the UK’s record hottest day in June. The Number 23 service was filmed alight in Westbourne Park at around 6pm yesterday evening. Four fire engines and 25 firefighters were on scene tackling the blaze at the bus garage on Great Weste...
Andy Burnham planning to 'move parts of Number 10 operation to the north'
Andy Burnham is planning to move some of his operation to Manchester setting up a “Number 10 in the north” if he becomes prime minister as expected, it has been reported.
Live facial recognition technology to detect criminals to be rolled out across West End spots
Live facial recognition is to be deployed to catch sex offenders and shoplifters in various spots across the West End, Met Police has announced. The technology, using static cameras, is to be rolled out in high crime areas including Soho by the end of the year, the force confirmed. While the cameras...
Boy racer crackdown in Central London sees 'dangerous' car meets banned by High Court
Meet-ups of drivers who rev engines excessively loud and perform stunts like doughnuts are banned from the City of Westminster
More than one million homes in London need retrofitting due to increasing temperatures
More than a million homes in London may need significant upgrades to help curb the capital’s overheating crisis, the London Assembly has heard. The city’s properties are particularly vulnerable to heat due to the urban heat island (UHI) effect, a phenomenon where higher temperatures are experien...
Teenage Lions striker on why Millwall suits better than Crystal Palace; Brentford setback; ‘fun’ international trip – and Ra’ees Bangura-Williams help
By Will Scott CALEB Redhead has a point to prove. Nine months on from earning a contract with Millwall’s under-21s after a spell of trials and injury setbacks, the striker believes he still has more to show. “I feel like I can still add a lot more aggression,” Redhead told NewsAtDen. “I'...
Lebanese restaurant group founded in 1981 falls into administration
A group of Lebanese restaurants first founded in 1981 has fallen into administration. Maroush has been a fixture of London’s Middle Eastern cultural scene since it first opened its doors four decades ago. However a notice on the London Gazette confirmed the group had called in administrators, amid...
Millwall goalkeeper can’t deny Mohamed Salah as Egypt make history to leave New Zealand waiting
MAX Crocombe couldn’t prevent Mohamed Salah from helping Egypt to come from behind and hand New Zealand a first defeat at this World Cup with a 3-1 win at BC Place Vancouver on Sunday. Neither the All Whites nor the Pharaohs had ever won a game at the World Cup, and after Finn Surman headed […...
Review: Unforgettable at Bridge House Theatre
The subtle interplay between the actors is quite beautiful The legend that is Nat King Cole makes him, like his song title, truly “Unforgettable”. It was his rendition, probably more than anyone else’s, of “Autumn Leaves” that has ensured that in jazz clubs worldwide, homage is forever p...
The Music of Elvis Presley
The 1901 Arts Club had never rocked like this I was attracted to this concert because of its niche uniqueness. Yes, we all know Elvis and his role in making rock ’n’ roll famous, but how many of us have heard it performed with just piano, cello, and, of course, voice? I was intrigued and