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Take action this Mental Health Awareness Week: five steps to wellbeing
Monday marks the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week this year and the theme is ‘Action.’ While raising awareness remains essential, ‘taking action’ is vital to lasting change and better health all year round. In honour of this year’s theme, Lambeth Together and Partnership Southwark...
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New interactive map highlights London’s ‘most dangerous’ boroughs to live in
The map also shows London's 'safest' boroughs
‘It will take time’ – London Olympians begin season with defeat to rivals East Kent Mavericks
By Sports Reporter THE London Olympians began their 2026 American football campaign with defeat as divisional rivals East Kent Mavericks claimed a 35-0 victory in Canterbury. The game was one of the most anticipated fixtures of the opening weekend, with the two sides having developed a fierce rivalr...
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Much-needed rent reforms can’t come a moment too soon as law changes today
All private renters in London probably breathed a sigh of relief last October when the long-awaited Renters’ Rights Act received Royal Assent to become law. The reforms – which include the abolition of ‘no fault’ evictions or Section 21 notices – will come into force on today, Friday1 May....
Millwall boss: Oxford United ‘will want to upset the party’ in final-day clash
ALEX Neil reckons relegated Oxford United will want to “ruin the party” when Millwall host the U’s on Saturday in a clash that could earn the Lions automatic promotion. Millwall will leap Ipswich Town into second on the final day of the season if they beat Oxford and Ipswich fail to beat Queen...
Millwall play-off winner gives verdict on Alex Neil’s side: ‘I would have loved it’
FORMER Millwall midfielder Shaun Williams says he would love to have played under Lions boss Alex Neil as he assessed the strengths of the current side. Williams, 39, was part of two League One play-off squads. Neil Harris’ Millwall were beaten 3-1 by Barnsley in 2016 before putting that disappoin...
Millwall smash season-ticket sales record amid best season in 24 years
MILLWALL have smashed their season ticket sale record, selling out all unreserved tickets for the 2026-27 campaign and already surpassing 12,000 sales. The total is set to rise further, with 1,500 yet to be renewed, as existing holders have until 3 pm on Tuesday, May 5 to secure their seats. The clu...
Exclusive: Millwall legend says ‘gamble’ has paid off as Lions chase promotion – and recalls Wembley success
EX-MILLWALL captain Tony Craig said the Lions’ bold “gamble” on youth has paid off and backed them to cap a “remarkable” season by winning promotion. Millwall sealed a top-six finish with a 3-1 win at Stoke City, booking their first second-tier play-off appearance since 2002. They are s...
A Punj in the gut: Fisher suffer play-off heartbreak for second straight year
By Mark Doig at St Paul’s FISHER suffered SCEFL Premier Division play-off heartbreak for a second consecutive season after they were beaten 3-1 by Punjab United at St Paul’s on Tuesday night. After losing the final against VCD Athletic last season, Ajay Ashanike’s side finished second in t...
Asylum seeker jailed for raping girl, 16, after giving her BuzzBallz in Denmark Hill
An asylum seeker who “just did not care” that a 16-year-old girl did not want to have sex with him has been detained for seven years for rape.
Party manifestos announced for Bexley
All five major political parties have announced their plans for Bexley ahead of the local council elections on May 7. The Conservatives have controlled the South East London authority since 2006, but they are expected to face stiff opposition from Reform UK next month. The latest YouGov polling has ...
Peckham chicks thriving again after “distressing” break-in left almost the whole flock dead
Fluffy, healthy chicks are flourishing again at a community garden in Peckham after a horrific break-in left nearly the entire flock dead or missing, writes Leah Renz… On 26 January, a suspected thief broke into the chicken coop at Glengall Wharf Garden and snatched up six chickens, leaving the re...
Missing boy, 13, found and reunited with his mother
A Year 8 pupil who went missing for seven day is now safely home with his mother, writes Leah Renz. Sanet Salhe, 13, went missing from his school in Rotherhithe on Wednesday 22 April. Police had been tracking his Oyster card across London, from Stratford to Canary Wharf to Tottenham Court Road. But ...
Children’s health programme named London winner in NHS Excellence Awards
A neighbourhood-based children’s health programme developed in Lambeth has been named London regional winner in the NHS Excellence Awards 2026, recognising its success in improving care for children and young people while reducing health inequalities. Evelina London’s CHILDS model (Child Health ...
Temporary London theatre near Hyde Park could open until midnight every night
The venue could have a capacity of around 500 people
Teenager accused of killing Central London Airbnb host and fleeing to UAE
The Met say she was found with multiple stab wounds at her home address in Westminster
Police search for missing boy, 13, last seen in south east London eight days ago
A 13-year-old boy who was last seen in Southwark has been missing eight days.
Man charged after 36-year-old found dead in Camberwell home
A man has been charged after a 36-year-old man was found dead at a home in Camberwell.
Auction offers rare opportunity to own land 'with potential' near Clapham Common
A parcel of land described as having "potential" near Clapham Common is set for auction on on May 7, with a guide price of £75,000 to £80,000.
The Herne Hill businesses shortlisted for three Muddy Stilettos awards
Herne Hill has once again been recognised as one of south east London’s standout neighbourhoods, with three of its independent businesses named finalists in the 2026 Muddy Stilettos Awards.