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Neil ‘delighted’ after Millwall trigger De Norre extension
ALEX Neil said he was “delighted” after Millwall triggered an option in Casper De Norre’s contract to extend his stay by at least another year. The 29-year-old Belgian’s deal was set to expire this summer but will now run until 2027 on the same terms. De Norre has been ever-present when fit ...
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Long dormant ‘eyesore’ site gets boost after 20 years
An ‘eyesore’ site in North Cheam could finally be redeveloped as new developers have taken on plans to deliver 74 homes there. The local MP said the site, which has sat vacant for 20 years, has become the “number one issue” raised by residents on the doorstep. New proposals for the former Vi...
How are over 55s being catered for in upcoming Southwark Council elections?
A local group for pensioners is calling on May election candidates to declare whether they will support over 55s people if elected – spanning key issues like the cost of living, social housing crisis and accessible transport. On Thursday 7 May, residents across the borough will vote for ward counc...
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Royal Festival Hall set to receive millions from central government for urgent repairs ahead of Harry Styles’ Meltdown Festival
The Southbank Centre is set to receive £10 million from a capital grant to make critical repairs on the Royal Festival Hall ahead of its 75th birthday celebrations, writes Oliver London… After 75 years of hosting legendary acts such as Count Basie, David Bowie, and Jimi Hendrix, the Royal Festiva...
Herne Hill Forum giving locals the chance to quiz candidates ahead of the election
The Herne Hill Forum is giving residents the chance to quiz local election candidates ahead of May 7th Candidates standing in the Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction and the Dulwich Village wards from Labour, Conservatives, Lib Dems, Green Party and Reform will attend the hustings on Wednesday Apri...
Woman forced to jump from third floor flat in Bermondsey after ‘e-bike battery fire’
A woman was forced to make the terrifying leap from a third floor flat in Bermondsey at the weekend to escape what the brigade says is yet another e-bike battery fire. The woman was rushed to hospital after the fire broke out on Sunday afternoon, April 12, at the flat on Reculver Road, just off […...
£175 million for young Londoners to be trained up in clean energy and AI
Thousands of young Londoners will be trained up to work in the clean energy and technology sectors thanks to investment in two specialist colleges in the capital. Capital City College Group, which runs eight colleges across the city, and South Bank College are among the 19 new Technical Excellence C...
Could Londoners finally be saved from agonising cladding work delays?
Londoners trapped in high-rise buildings with dangerous cladding could see reparis speed up significantly under new reforms announced this month. The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) – which regulates higher risk buildings across the UK – has announced a targeted package of measures aimed at stre...
Jamie Smith continues prolific start as Surrey draw with newcomers Leicestershire
By Mark Baldwin at The Kia Oval Result: Surrey 520 & 263/4 drew with Leicestershire 691 Surrey 14pts; Leicestershire 15pts JAMIE Smith continued his prolific early-season form with an effortless 89 off 109 balls as Surrey batted out day four to secure a draw against Leicestershire at The Kia O...
Exclusive: Millwall trigger Casper De Norre contract extension
MILLWALL have triggered a one-year extension to keep Casper De Norre at the club until the summer of 2027, NewsAtDen understands. The 29-year-old Belgian’s contract was due to expire in the summer, but the club has exercised an option in his deal to retain him under the same terms for another year...
Westminster Council election candidates 2026: Who’s standing in your area?
Candidates have been announced for the 2026 Westminster local elections to be held on May 7. All 54 council seats will up for election in Westminster, as residents head to the polls across all London boroughs. While Westminster is shaping up to be a two-way Conservative-Labour battle, other parties ...
Inside London's beloved market being forced out by Amazon-owned Whole Foods
About 50 to 60 businesses in Queensway Market have been told they must leave within weeks
Westminster local election candidates 2026 - full list including Labour, Green, Reform, Conservative
Local elections will take place across London and the rest of the country on May 7
‘I walked London’s newest historic route along the River Thames - here are my favourite spots’
For the first time in London's history, you can walk entirely along the north bank from the Tower of London to Westminster. Here are the highlights
West London market closing in weeks as 'heartless' landlord is replacing it with a Whole Foods
Dozens of traders say their livelihoods are being destroyed as they are being kicked out so a high-end supermarket can move in
Turkish restaurant in London has licence revoked after homeless man 'beaten with own crutch'
An investigation revealed Food Works in Central London was in breach of several licensing conditions
Greens nearly double number of candidates as Southwark election campaigns kick off
The race to pick up seats at Southwark Council has led to both the Green Party and Reform standing significantly more candidates borough-wide than in the 2022 elections, writes Rich Brann. Labour, the Conservatives, and the Liberal Democrats will contest every seat in Southwark ahead of May’s loca...
Sharp rise in south east London crime recorded in March
Metropolitan Police figures have revealed which south east London borough recorded the highest number of criminal offences in March.
Farage thinks some outer London boroughs want to split from the city
Nigel Farage has predicted some outer London boroughs will want to hold referenda in future to decide whether they wa
Former candidate removed by Labour seeks Your Party backing for local election return
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