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Security training SeSSionS for moSqueS acroSS the capital
By Noah Vickers Local Democracy Reporter
Sadiq Khan has announced that a series of City hall-funded security training sessions will be provided for mosques across the capital, as he declared London is “united against all forms of hate”.
The extra support for mosque leaders comes following the recent scenes of violence and disorder across the country, which have included targeted attacks against Muslims and ethnic minority communities.
According to City Hall, the four sessions have been backed with £10,000 of mayoral funding and will provide practical advice on protective security and safety processes, as well as advice on hate crime and online safety.
The mayor visited the first of those sessions at Al Manaar, the Muslim Cultural Heritage Centre in west London, to speak with mosque leaders and provide reassurance. The session was led by Faith Associates, a group of leading experts in mosque security, with representatives from
the Met Police in attendance.
Mr Khan had been urged earlier this month to ensure places of worship had extra security by Hina Bokhari, the London Assembly’s Liberal Democrat group leader – who said many Muslims had become “extremely worried” by the “unacceptable” spread of hate crimes.
The mayor said: “I’m proud that last week Londoners sent a clear message that we are an open and welcoming city that is united against all forms of hate. The peaceful shows of unity on our streets were inspiring and comforting, however the violence and disorder that was seen across the country has left many Londoners afraid. There is no room for complacency. We can never stop being vigilant.
“I continue to work closely with the Government, the Met and community leaders to ensure that Londoners feel safe, and are safe, and through this new funding we will provide additional support and information to help mosque leaders during this difficult time. This is on top of the increased funding we’re already providing to places of worship in the capital. I want to thank the Home Office
for providing additional funding for protective security for mosques.”
Tell MAMA, the organisation working to tackle anti-Muslim hatred, told Reuters on Sunday, August 11, that it had received more than 500 calls and online reports of antiMuslim incidents from across the UK since the start of the disorder two weeks ago.
Shaukat Warraich, managing director at Faith Associates, said: “The recent disorder and Islamophobia observed around the country has been shocking and has scared people.
Tackling the issue of unlicensed pedicabs
By Ben Lynch
Local Democracy Reporter
bringing pedicabs into line with other forms of transport.
regulations as early as possible would support TfL’s objectives and serve Londoners.”
“Faith Associates are experts in mosque security and have delivered capacity-building work with mosques around the world. We have a long history of working with the Mayor of London on helping to keep the Muslim community in the capital safe, regularly partnering together since 2019. The new support provided to us by MOPAC [the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime] will allow even more mosques to receive vital safety and security advice which can be implemented immediately.”
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TranSporT for London (TfL) has said it hopes to consult on new pedicab regulations by early 2025, as calls grow for action to tackle their use in central London.
The transport authority was in April granted additional powers to regulate pedicabs, which have become associated with loud music and rip-off prices.
Last November, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) went undercover to investigate the issue, and was asked for between £20 and £50 for a five-to-10-minute ride.
Westminster City Council, the governing body for the majority of the pedicab hotspots, has previously said it is aware of passengers being charged close to £500 for 10-minute trips across the West End
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Former Conservative MP for the Cities of London and Westminster, Nickie Aiken, who stepped down before the recent election, was key to the law making its way through Parliament.
She told ITV News last month it is widely known tourists are getting ripped off by pedicab drivers, and that she does “not believe the excuses that TfL are making” regarding the lack of action to-date
Earlier this week, the new Labour MP for the Two Cities, Rachel Blake, wrote to the Deputy Mayor for Transport and Deputy Chair for TfL, Seb Dance, querying what progress had been made.
She wrote: “The new law was enacted in April and had been a long time coming. I would therefore have expected TfL to have draft regulations ready for publication and public consultation, but four months later nothing has been forthcoming. It is so important that momentum on this issue is not lost and that regulations are enacted as soon as possible.
As I’m sure you will agree, publishing draft
Ms Blake continued to request the timeline that TfL is working to for publishing regulations, and when it intends on bringing them into force.
“I would appreciate it if we could work together to identify ways to expedite this process wherever possible so that the experience of living, working and visiting central London can be vastly improved.”
Speaking to the LDRS, Ms Blake said: “Residents across the Cities of London and Westminster know the impact of unregulated pedicabs all too well – noise nuisance, antisocial behaviour and scamming of tourists.
This is all bad for our capital city.
“The Pedicabs Bill was a long time coming after years of campaigning. Now we need to move forward and deliver with these regulations. It’s time to deliver now.”
A TfL spokesperson said: “Regulation of pedicabs has been a longstanding goal of ours and we’re really pleased to now have the powers to do this under the Pedicabs (London) Act 2024. It is important that any
new regulations are robust and effective in keeping passengers safe.
“We are engaging with the pedicab industry and other interested parties to help us shape proposals ahead of a public consultation, including carrying out an impact assessment. Once these proposals are developed, we will launch a public consultation and we hope to do so by early 2025. Feedback from our consultation will help shape these important new regulations and will enable us to confirm a timetable for their introduction.”
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meet the two Spaniel S that keep t he Shard S afe
By Isabel Ramirez
Two Springer Spaniels are employed by The Shard to sniff out potential threats to the site.
Scooby and Jhunu are the resident security dogs at the UK’s tallest building.
Thanks to their great relationship with their handlers, Terry and Joe, combined with their extremely sensitive sense of smell, Scooby, 8 and Jhunu, 4, are employed to provide a secure and protective presence around
the building.
They keep everyone safe.
The detection dogs are specially trained to sniff out any potential threats in and around the site. This helps to ensure that occupiers of the building and guests are safe whilst inside.
In the past they have detected both drugs and explosives.
Before their patrol on Thursday 15 August, The Shard staff were offered an exclusive ‘meet and greet’ with Scooby, Jhunu, and two pups-in-training.
‘unrecogniSable’ after long hair cut off for charity
By Isabel Ramirez
a roTherhiThe boy has cut off his long curly locks and donated them to a charity that makes wigs for children who have lost their hair.
Jesse O’Hara is now ‘unrecognisable’ following his act of kindness, which saw him raise nearly £1000 for the Little Princess Trust.
The 10-year-old found out about the Trust in passing and decided he would grow his hair until it was long enough to
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donate.
His last haircut was in January 2022.
After growing it for two and a half years, his mum, Emma said he had become quite fond of it.
“When it was time to donate it he said: ‘I’m really happy but I’m quite nervous,” she told the News.
In order to donate children’s hair must be around 12 inches long.
Now sporting a classic short back and sides, Jesse ‘loves’ his new do but is growing it again.
Emma said: “He looks so different. “I’m proud of him - he’s really persevered with it.”
The Little Princess Trust makes real hair wigs, free of charge, for children and young people who have lost their own hair through cancer treatment or to other conditions such as Alopecia. Each wig costs £700 to make, so that was initially his target. She added that the haircut wasn’t free, like it is for girls in hairdressers, as not many boys donate. “The charity makes wigs for all children, not just girls,” she said.
Jesse, 10, before and after his haircut (photo supplied by family)
Scooby and Jhunu
bermondSey carnival’S new organiSer
eXcLuSive
By Herbie Russell
BermondSey CarnivaL has been a staple of southeast London since 1900. But last may, its modern organiser russell dryden sadly passed away. we spoke to the carnival’s new torchbearer Jake farey, who will be continuing russell’s great work.
“I got to know Russ through his love of music, the 41-year-old said, adding: “The special thing about Bermondsey Carnival is that it’s Southwark’s oldest carnival, going for over 100 years and that it’s in Bermondsey. This is still a special place to a lot of people.”
Since establishing Bermondsey Social Club in 2015, Jake has become increasingly involved in local life. His venue has become home to nights like ‘You Make Me Feel Like Dancing’ promoted by Andy Marston, mostly attended by old-school Bermondsey folk, have been a big hit. He also launched Peckham Audio nightclub before the pandemic and has held Southwark Council events at the social club.
Having been in the music industry for seventeen years, setting up a series of Europe-wide heavy rock festivals, and working with bands including Mumford and Sons and The Maccabees, he’s looking forward to turning his hand to Bermondsey Carnival.
“My knowledge of this carnival
before the pandemic was pretty limited but before Russ passed away we got a lot of feedback that something was missing,” he said, adding: “It needed to evolve and Russ
Bermondsey Carnival’s most eclectic selection of music yet. There will be two stages; the main stage and a brand-new 250-capacity tent. As well as the carnival’s usual selection of old-school rock bands, the main stage will feature renowned R&B artist Shola Ama, joined by DJ G-Small and 2 Ton. The lively disco group The Wild Violets will also perform, followed by the Aboriginal reggae from No Fixed Address and world music from Tajabones.
In the tent stage, Noel from Bermondsey Radio will kick off the show with a mix of soul, motown, and more. Later, electronic music will take over with legends such as Nancy Noise playing out. There are also plans to honour Russell Dryden with a special tribute set performed by his friends.
Families can also expect kids’ entertainment, arts and crafts tents, football coaching from Ballers Academy, boxing with Roosters Boxing Club, pilates sessions and more.
was conscious of the evolving state of the area.” Working closely with Russ, and using his industry connections, Jake introduced Rally Festival to Russ and the relationship blossomed from there.
This coup has been key to keeping Bermondsey Carnival alive after a fall in council funding post-pandemic. So this year, visitors will be treated to
Bermondsey Carnival would like to say a special thank you to its sponsors who have made this event possible: Greystar, Rotherhithe CC, Elkins, The Blue Bermondsey BID, Southwark Council, British Land, Art Invest and F.A. Albin & Sons Also to Big Local Works, Ballers Academy, Bermondsey Social Club, Community Southwark, Southwark Park Gallery and Southwark Park Association 1869 for their support and all they offer to the community. Meet Bermondsey Carnival’s new organiser after Russell Dryden’s (Inset) sad passing
Bermondsey Carnival: Full line-up and set times released
By Isabel Ramirez
The famouS Bermondsey Carnival is back this Bank holiday monday in Southwark park. here is all you need to know so you don’t miss anything on the day.
Having been a staple in the area for well over a century, the day promises to be one to remember. Sadly it will be without its modern organiser, Russell Dryden, a local fishmonger who tragically died in May.
During his life, he had worked tirelessly to keep the 124-year-old festival running.
Now thanks to friend Jake Farey, it will go ahead on Monday 26 August in his memory. As always, the event is free to attend.
Circus acts and a whole host of other entertainment will be on offer.
Soul singer Shola Ama, best known for her 1997 hit ‘You Might Need Somebody’, will headline the main stage, which has been renamed: The Russell Dryden Stage. Other artists include UK Garage heads
DJ G Smallz & 2 Ton and disco band The Wild Violets.
Kids will be kept entertained with activities such as a 5 a-side led by Ballers Academy, circus acts and an all-day funfair with rides.
Food and drinks stalls will be on-site to buy. Guests are permitted to bring their own food, but no alcohol is allowed to be brought in.
Gypsy Hill Beers and Cider, Hepcat IPA and Alcohol-free Pale Ale, as well as a selection of wines and spirits, are available from the bar.
It is at Southwark Park in Bermondsey from 1pm until 8pm on Monday 26 August. The event is completely free to attend.
Bermondsey Carnival last year (photos supplied by organisers)
tribute S et by mu S ician S who got their break S under r u SS ell dryden
By Herbie Russell
Ten year S ago, russell dryden gave a local band their biggest break yet - supporting headliners Chas & dave at Bermondsey Carnival.
This year, local musicians who flourished with Russell’s help will honour the late local figure with a special tribute.
“I met him when I was about sixteen or seventeen when I first started playing with bands,” says Jimmy Bull, 40. “I was introduced to Russell and was told he got things done - like the carnival.”
“He put us on at Bermondsey Carnival and we supported Chas & Dave in 2014,” Jimmy explains. “They were legends and it was probably our biggest moment yet.”
For decades, Russell Dryden was the driving force behind Bermondsey Carnival, a massive celebration of local music and culture in Southwark Park. He sadly passed away aged just 65 after suffering a heart attack in May.
Bermondsey Collective, a six-piece band whose members have a connection with Russell, will perform at Bermondsey Carnival from 5.20pm to 5.50pm on the Monday Bank Holiday. Their covers of Brit pop classics will be mixed in with funny anecdotes about Russell.
Band members included Jimmy Bull (drums) Robert Hisee (singer and guitar), Pugzy (keyboard), Matty Verwyst (lead guitar), Dave Lawrence (bass) and Charlie Jennings (vocals).
Jimmy, now a production manager at Kew Gardens, said: “Of course, we all knew him because was the community man he was. We wanna give
something back to say thanks.
“Some of us are still playing in bands and some of us went on to do even better things than pub gigs so he set a lot of people on their way.”
Jimmy added: “Obviously he’s gonna be a big miss to the community. Behind the scenes of the festival and the Bermondsey Business Improvement District (BID) he did a lot of charity work and that shows what a fine, decent human being he was.”
‘Bermondsey’s Number One DJ’
By Herbie Russell
BermondSey’S ‘numBer one dJ’ noel Smyth will play the opening set at Bermondsey Carnival this Bank holiday monday.
The Bermondsey Radio Station founder, 63, will warm up the crowd with a Motown and soul set from 1pm to 3pm in the big tent.
Noel, who will be celebrating a twenty-year association with the carnival, said: “I’m very proud and very honoured to be asked to do it again.
“I’ll play my little heart out and won’t let the people of Bermondsey down!”
Noel has been a regular fixture at the carnival for decades, acting as compère for headliners like Bill Wyman and Chas & Dave.
He fondly remembers whipping crowds “into a frenzy” in between sets through his “own style of manipulating the crowd”.
Nowadays he runs Bermondsey Radio which broadcasts every Sunday morning for the community When it was established during the 2020 lockdown, over 3,000 daily listeners were tuning in.
Noel previously worked on Guy’s Hospital radio and, in 2022, published his book Noel Bermondsey’s Number One DJ.
Left to right: Danny Prescott, Robert Hisee, Danny Verwyst and Russell Dryden
Left to right: Matty Verwyst, Jimmy Bull, Robert Hisee and Dave Lawrence
glaSS panel fell ‘Sixteen floorS’ from luxury apartmentS and SmaShed near a byStander
By Herbie Russell
a gLaSS panel plummeted roughly sixteen floors from a £400 million luxury apartment complex on the South Bank before crashing ‘metres away’ from a bystander.
Neo Bankside Management Company (MANCO) has admitted to being aware of cracking glass in Building B since taking on responsibility for the property in 2017.
The incident has since been branded an “accident waiting to happen” with one leaseholder claiming the board “stuck its head in the sand”.
A MANCO spokesperson said it takes “its responsibilities very seriously” and that “resolving this complex issue has always been a priority”.
At 9am on Monday, July 1, unsuspecting pedestrians were astonished to hear a “giant crash” on Holland Street - next to the Tate Modern.
Glass from an elevator shaft had fallen, nearly 200 feet from the penthouse floor according to a leaseholder, and shattered on the ground below.
The area on the ground had already been taped off, reportedly because people previously had noticed the glass cracking.
A witness told The Art Newspaper: “It was surreal. I was walking from Blackfriars to my office on Southwark Street and I saw some of the pavement was taped off, so I crossed the road and just as I got to the other side I heard a giant crash behind me. “I turned around and saw that there was glass over the road. Thankfully no one was hurt, but several of us stood and just looked, shocked about what had happened.”
In a post on X, they said it landed ‘approx 10 feet from me this morning’.
Katherine Hardy, who witnessed the aftermath, said security personnel swooped to shepherd onlookers away.
“There were quite a lot of men in suits with lanyards,” she said. “A security guard was directing people away.”
Neo Bankside is a plush mixed-use development from developer Native Land where properties have been priced at £22 million.
It has since emerged that residents have been aware of glass cracking in the elevator shaft since at least 2013.
In 2017, developer Native Land transferred the building to Neo Bankside Management Company, whose directors are all leaseholders.
The directors reportedly considered solutions including a gantry, specialist ‘filming’ treatment and full replacement, estimated to cost up to £6 million.
However, none of the options were taken up.
A leaseholder, who wished to remain
anonymous, said that in their opinion: “The management company stuck its head in the sand. They didn’t think the worst case was going to happen and then it happened.
“I see kids using that area by the elevator shaft [for] smoking. Imagine if it fell on them.”
Southwark Council issued a Dangerous Structure Notice on July 10 ordering the problem to be fixed.
The Southwark Liberal Democrat Group claims it previously warned Labourrun Southwark Council about concerns surrounding the windows.
Liberal Democrat Councillor Irina Von Wiese accused the council of failing to “to monitor and hold to account the private developer and the owners of Neo Bankside”.
She added: “For years residents and my Liberal Democrat colleagues have been warning about this accident waiting to happen, so it’s alarming to learn that the council only took action after these
warnings came to be realised.”
Labour Councillor Jasmine Ali responded saying the council does “hold developers and landlords… to the highest standards”.
“Our building control officers are actively engaged with the owners following our enforcement notice, requiring them to ensure that appropriate action is being taken to ensure the safety of residents and the general public,” she said.
Neo Bankside leaseholders are already known for their successful legal battle against Tate Modern over visitors peeping into their homes from the gallery’s viewing platform.
Five owners of four flats brought the case and, in 2023, after six years of legal battle, the Supreme Court ruled that Tate Modern was liable in ‘nuisance’ caused to the residents of the luxurious flats.
A MANCO spokesperson shared a statement saying: “‘Manco has been working hard to identify and remedy the glazing issue since it was handed
responsibility for the day-to-day running of the development in June 2017.
“Manco takes its responsibilities very seriously, and resolving this complex issue has always been a priority; since 2017, Manco has proactively engaged with professional advisors and specialists to identify its root cause and decide on the most appropriate permanent solution (none having yet been ruled out).
“In the meantime, as explained, in accordance with professional advice received, Manco has introduced a series of temporary safety measures, which are periodically reviewed and changed, as necessary.”
A spokesperson for Native Land said:
“Native Land has not been involved in the ownership or management of the buildings since the handover of NEO Bankside Management Company Limited completed on 18 April 2017. It would therefore be inappropriate for Native Land to comment.”
More trains to run between Sydenham
and London Bridge from December
By Herbie Russell
Sou Thern wiLL introduce five additional train services along the Sydenham Corridor from december to help overcrowded commuters. The announcement makes it unlikely London Bridge Station will become a London Overground station as previously suggested.
A spokesperson for Southern said:
“We’re working with Transport for London to introduce three additional morning peak services into London Bridge, and two additional evening peak services out of London Bridge, from December 2024.
“This will not only increase highpeak service frequency between Sydenham and London Bridge, but will restore direct London Bridge services for Anerley and Penge West. We are also looking to introduce
some further additional services next year, once more trains are available.”
TfL had previously considered operating additional services between Crystal Palance and London Bridge which would have represented a new London Overground route.
This was part of TfL’s efforts to alleviate excessive commuter traffic on the Sydenham corridor after Southern reduced trains to two per hour the previous September.
A cordon separates from pedestrians from the scene of the incident beneath Neo Bankside Building B
europe’S ‘biggeSt’ caribbean food and drink feStival to come to South london
By Charlotte Lillywhite
Local Democracy Reporter
europe’S ‘BiggeST’ Caribbean food and drink festival will come to wimbledon park every year, after the plans were approved.
Taste of the Caribbean Food and Drink Festival will next take place in September with a range of street food stalls, live music, funfair rides and rum punch.
It comes after company S&A Entertainment Ltd won permission to hold the festival over one weekend from May to September each year. The festival will take place on September 14 this year, from 10am to 8pm.
Wandsworth Council’s licensing committee approved the plans after ruling the festival would be ‘well run’ and promote cohesion by showcasing Caribbean culture. The dates of the festival will be confirmed with the council on a yearly basis.
Damien McClean, event manager,
told the council’s licensing hearing on August 6 it is one of the only festivals of its size that both the oldest and youngest member of the family can attend. He said: “It’s a family-orientated event that welcomes people of all ages, races, religions and sexual orientations to a family event to really enjoy Caribbean culture and Caribbean food.
“It’s also an event that caters for a
demographic of people that are often overlooked during the festival season. Festival season in the UK has gone to massive levels, there’s festivals every weekend, but there’s a demographic of people that are often overlooked and that is families, that is people over the age of 60, that is people with disabilities.”
There will be a live music stage for tribute bands, including Bob Marley and
the Wailers and UB40, and more than 25 food stalls representing different Caribbean islands. There will also be market stalls selling books, clothes, jewellery and toys, small funfair rides and free activites for kids – including circus skills, puppet shows, storytelling and arts and crafts.
The festival’s website says it is ‘Europe’s largest food and drink festival dedicated
Audio
By Herbie Russell
An AwA rd-winning audio feature about the bereaved volunteers maintaining the national Covid memorial wall was broadcast on BBC radio 4.
Friends of the Wall by Goldsmiths University graduate Evan Green hit the airwaves at 11.45am on Tuesday, August 13.
The 0.5km wall on the South Bank, decorated with 200,000 hearts, is a heartwrenching monument to those who died during the pandemic.
Evan Green, from Peckham, said: “I wanted to make a documentary about the memorial because I felt it was an incredible story that hadn’t received a huge amount of attention in the media.”
The piece is being shown as part of BBC’s New Storytellers - a series featuring audio producers who won the Charles Parker Prize 2024.
The episode description says: “In this award-winning feature, producer Evan Green weaves together testimonies from the group into a captivating sonic snapshot of the wall and everything it means to them.”
In January, the News reported the bereaved families’ battle to get the protected status for the wall.
Since March 2021, its survival has depended on the work of around ten volunteers.
to Caribbean food’. Mr McClean said it has been taking place across the country for four years, with 17 events expected this year.
The festival took place in Wimbledon Park in September last year, under a licence that only granted permission for that event. S&A Entertainment Ltd now has an indefinite licence to hold the festival every year.
A report on the committee’s decision to grant the licence said the applicant had ‘very extensive experience in holding these events’ and that ‘it was good for cohesion to showcase Caribbean culture’. It added the applicant’s ‘experience of running the events’ reassured the committee that the festival would be ‘well run’.
Tickets for under-14s for the festival in Wimbledon Park on September 14 cost £7, while adult tickets are £17. Family tickets, for two adults and two children under 14, can be bought for £41. Underfives have free entry.
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South Bank’s medieval sex workers’ graveyard wins award and aired on BBC Radio 4
By Herbie Russell
BBC r adio 4 broadcast a goldsmith university student’s award-winning feature about a medieval sex workers’ graveyard. Founded in the late 16th century and today nestled between skyscrapers, Crossbones Graveyard dates back to when the South Bank was London’s insalubrious ‘pleasure quarter’.
The Outcast Dead and Alive by Grace Reeve, from Camberwell, won the Gold Charles Parker Prize and was
aired at 11.45am on Friday, August 16. Competition judges described the piece as “fantastical, bonkers and rather wonderful. Unusual, profound and embedded deep in the social history of ordinary people: it’s made me want to go visit the graveyard!”
The piece was shown as part of BBC’s New Storytellers – a series featuring audio producers who won the Charles Parker Prize 2024.
Listen to The Outcast Dead and Alive online or catch up later on BBC Sounds.
A skull displayed at Crossbones Garden
National Covid Memorial Wall volunteer Michelle Rumball
Wimbledon Park entrance © Google Maps
© Bankside Open Spaces Trust
newly refurbished railway arches in borough can be rented - for £10k a month
By Isabel Ramirez
four new Ly refurbished arches in Borough, located under a 19th-century railway viaduct, can now be rented for £10,000 a month each.
Arches 36-39 on America Street are ready for tenants after a £2.5million restoration project.
Each arch, owned by The Arch Company, is up to £3,000 sq ft and will soon house restaurants, cafes, bars and other leisure businesses.
The biggest and most expensive is advertised as a retail space and could be yours for £10,000 a month, or from £120,000 per year.
The other three arches vary in size and range from £8,300 to £9,200 a month.
Before the transformation, undertaken by architects Stephen George and Partners (SGP), the rundown units were being used as a car park.
The works included the re-lining of all arch spaces, newly insulated floor slabs suitable for restaurant use, and glazed front infills.
The area is near Borough and Southwark Stations and within walking distance of London Bridge and Waterloo Stations.
In restoring these arches, a key priority has been to meet relevant
energy-efficiency standards, with all four arches intended to achieve an EPC ‘B’ rating.
“We firmly believe that the adaptive re-use of former industrial buildings can play a significant role in the revitalisation of our urban centres and the redevelopment of these railway arches on America Street is a prime example of the transformative potential of these important assets,” says SGP Studio Director Alan Soper.
“Located in an area undergoing significant renewal and encompassing the Low Line urban regeneration initiative, the America Street scheme has transformed previously unloved arches into contemporary spaces for new leisure, food and drink and retail businesses.
“Their prime location and The Arch Company’s investment has helped to create a vibrant destination for the neighbourhood, while also supporting local businesses and the wider community.”
Roger King, Operations Director at The Arch Company, said: “We’re pleased to see the transformation of these railway arches complete. We sought to invest here in order to create spaces for businesses to thrive within. Given their excellent location, we encourage anyone interested in renting these arches to get in touch directly.”
which South london roadS will cloSe for the big half marathon on September
By Herbie Russell
a hoST of southeast London roads will close for The Big half marathon on Sunday, September 1.
The Big Half, a 13.1 mile course from Tower Bridge to the Cutty Sark in Greenwich, will begin at 8.25am. All roads are scheduled to reopen by 4pm.
The event is organised by London Marathon Events and promises a ‘fun, festival atmosphere’.
ToWeR HamLeTS
Tower Bridge Approach: Closed 04:00, Open 14:00
Tower Bridge: Closed 04:00, Open 14:00
Tower Hill: Closed 04:00, Open 14:00
East Smithfield: Closed 04:00, Open 14:00
Limehouse Link Tunnel: Closed 04:00, Open 14:00
Aspen Way: Closed 04:00, Open 14:00
The Highway: Closed 06:00, Open 14:00
Butcher Row: Closed 06:00, Open 14:00
West India Dock Road: Closed 06:00, Open 14:00
Trafalgar Way: Closed 06:00, Open 14:00
Churchill Place: Closed 06:00, Open 14:00
North Colonnade: Closed 06:00, Open 14:00
Upper Bank Street: Closed 06:00, Open 14:00
Bank Street: Closed 06:00, Open 14:00
Heron Quays: Closed 06:00, Open 14:00
South Colonnade: Closed 06:00, Open 14:00
Canada Square: Closed 06:00, Open 14:00
Cabot Square: Closed 06:00, Open 14:00
West India Avenue: Closed 06:00, Open 14:00
Westferry Circus: Closed 06:00, Open 14:00
Westferry Road: Closed 06:00, Open 14:00
Salter Street: Closed 06:00, Open 14:00
Limehouse Causeway: Closed 06:00, Open 14:00
Narrow Street: Closed 06:00, Open 14:00
Garnet Street: Closed 06:00, Open 14:00
Wapping High Street: Closed 06:00, Open 14:00
Thomas More Street: Closed 06:00, Open 14:00
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Tooley Street: Closed 06:00, Open 15:00
Jamaica Road: Closed 06:00, Open 15:00
Brunel Road: Closed 06:00, Open 15:00
Salter Road: Closed 06:00, Open 15:00
Redriff Road: Closed 06:00, Open 15:00
Quebec Way: Closed 06:00, Open 15:00
Canada Street: Closed 06:00, Open 15:00
Surrey Quays Road: Closed 06:00, Open 15:00
Lower Road: Closed 06:00, Open 15:00
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Lower Road: Closed 06:00, Open 15:00
Evelyn Street: Closed 06:00, Open 15:00
Deptford Church Street: Closed 06:00, Open 15:00
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Creek Road: Closed 06:00, Open 16:00
Greenwich Church Street: Closed 06:00, Open 16:00
College Approach: Closed 06:00, Open 16:00
King William Walk: Closed 06:00, Open 16:00
Nelson Road: Closed 06:00, Open 16:00
Greenwich South Street: Closed 06:00, Open 16:00
Greenwich High Road: Closed 06:00, Open 16:00
Romney Road: Closed 06:00, Open 16:00
Trafalgar Road: Closed 06:00, Open 16:00
Haddo Street: Closed 12:30, Open 15:30
Roan Street (west side): Closed 12:30, Open 15:30
Hospital security guards’ £3k pay rise
By Isabel Ramirez
SeCuriT y guardS from guy’s and St Thomas’ have ended their longrunning dispute after securing a £3,000 pay rise.
The more than 30 workers, supported by Unite the union, began their campaign in January after claiming their counterparts were getting paid more than them.
The uplift means that annual wages
will increase by £3,000 over the next two and a half years for security guards at the central London NHS trust.
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “By standing up in their union, Guy’s and St Thomas’ security guards ensured the trust’s leadership increased their pay grades to the proper level. Once again, Unite’s complete focus on defending and improving jobs, pay and conditions is delivering for our members.”
While the dispute over pay grades has ended, the security guards have a renewed mandate for industrial action due to unresolved issues around holiday allowances.
Mark Boothroyd, A&E nurse and Unite branch secretary at Guy’s and St Thomas’, said: “Unite hopes the outstanding issues can be resolved through negotiations, but our members remain ready to take further strike action if needed.”
ToWeR HamLeTS
Tower Bridge Approach: Closed 04:00, Open 14:00
Tower Bridge: Closed 04:00, Open 14:00
Tower Hill: Closed 04:00, Open 14:00
East Smithfield: Closed 04:00, Open 14:00
Limehouse Link Tunnel: Closed 04:00, Open 14:00
Aspen Way: Closed 04:00, Open 14:00
The Highway: Closed 06:00, Open 14:00
Butcher Row: Closed 06:00, Open 14:00
West India Dock Road: Closed 06:00, Open 14:00
Trafalgar Way: Closed 06:00, Open 14:00
Churchill Place: Closed 06:00, Open 14:00
North Colonnade: Closed 06:00, Open 14:00
Upper Bank Street: Closed 06:00, Open 14:00
Bank Street: Closed 06:00, Open 14:00
Heron Quays: Closed 06:00, Open 14:00
South Colonnade: Closed 06:00, Open 14:00
Canada Square: Closed 06:00, Open 14:00
Cabot Square: Closed 06:00, Open 14:00
West India Avenue: Closed 06:00, Open 14:00
Westferry Circus: Closed 06:00, Open 14:00
Westferry Road: Closed 06:00, Open 14:00
Salter Street: Closed 06:00, Open 14:00
Limehouse Causeway: Closed 06:00, Open 14:00
Narrow Street: Closed 06:00, Open 14:00
Garnet Street: Closed 06:00, Open 14:00
Wapping High Street: Closed 06:00, Open 14:00
Thomas More Street: Closed 06:00, Open 14:00
SouTHWaRk
Tooley Street: Closed 06:00, Open 15:00
Jamaica Road: Closed 06:00, Open 15:00
Brunel Road: Closed 06:00, Open 15:00
Salter Road: Closed 06:00, Open 15:00
Redriff Road: Closed 06:00, Open 15:00
Quebec Way: Closed 06:00, Open 15:00
Canada Street: Closed 06:00, Open 15:00
Surrey Quays Road: Closed 06:00, Open 15:00
Lower Road: Closed 06:00, Open 15:00
LeWiSHam
Lower Road: Closed 06:00, Open 15:00
Evelyn Street: Closed 06:00, Open 15:00
Deptford Church Street: Closed 06:00, Open 15:00
GReeNWicH
Creek Road: Closed 06:00, Open 16:00
Greenwich Church Street: Closed 06:00, Open 16:00
College Approach: Closed 06:00, Open 16:00
King William Walk: Closed 06:00, Open 16:00
Nelson Road: Closed 06:00, Open 16:00
Greenwich South Street: Closed 06:00, Open 16:00
Greenwich High Road: Closed 06:00, Open 16:00
Romney Road: Closed 06:00, Open 16:00
Trafalgar Road: Closed 06:00, Open 16:00
Haddo Street: Closed 12:30, Open 15:30
Roan Street (west side): Closed 12:30, Open 15:30
a k ent mp has defended decision to stay on as councillor in herne hill
By Robert Firth Local Democracy Reporter
a Ken T mp has defended his decision to stay on as a Labour councillor over a month after he was elected to parliament.
Jim Dickson overturned a 19,000 majority to win Dartford off the Tories at the general election in July.
But the 60-year-old has come under fire from some constituents back in Lambeth, for not resigning from his job as local councillor for Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction.
Mr Dickson, who led Lambeth Council between 1994 and 2000, has now spoken out about his decision to stay on, arguing that residents need a period of stability before another election
He said: “People in Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction, as well as our hard working council elections officers, have just had two major elections in the last three months and they deserve a rest. There will be a by-election, but until then I will continue to serve the residents of Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction as their ward councillor.
“I have been undertaking casework in the ward, while working alongside my two council
colleagues to ensure the voice of Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction residents remains strong, as our council takes steps and decisions towards tackling the issues that matter to them.”
But speaking anonymously, one Herne Hill resident said: “He should have stood down by now. Being an MP is more than a fulltime job. There’s no way he can be committed to people here when he’s spending half his time in Kent. The right thing to do would be to step aside and let residents select someone who is fully devoted to the local area.”
Another said: “I don’t understand why there needs to be a delay.
The by-election won’t happen overnight. He needs to make a choice between Herne Hill and Dartford.”
Mr Dickson, who was Lambeth Council’s joint cabinet member for health before the election, also confirmed that he hadn’t taken any councillor allowances since becoming MP for Dartford on July 5 and said that he wouldn’t be taking any in the future. Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction is currently represented by three Labour councillors: Jim Dickson, Deepak Sardiwal and Pauline George.
free feS tival weekend: global circuS, muSic and dance in elephant and caS tle
By Isabel Ramirez
a free festival weekend with circus acts, music and dance troops from around the world returns to elephant and Castle next month.
From Friday 13 to Sunday 15 September, guests are invited to join in the music, dancing and fun of the Urban Elephant Festival.
The festival will kick off at Castle Square on Friday 13 September at midday with art workshops by Arts in the Park before the evening brings a showcase of Latin dance and music as well as performances and food from around the globe.
Off with a bang at 3pm, the festival will begin with an electric opening parade, followed by performances from Portuguese, Spanish, Venezuelan, Colombian, South African, Polish and Bangladeshi dance troops throughout the evening.
The next day, (Saturday 14 September) the festival will travel beyond Castle Square to Elephant Park, Sayer Street and Walworth Square as the four venues come together to create the ‘World on one Street’ event, full of dance, music, drama and art.
Canada Water Bus Station disruption expected until early September
By Herbie Russll
n igh T S hif T workers have been warned that Canada water Bus Station will stop running weekday nights in august and September.
Circus artists, drumming groups, street performances and dance troops from a world of cultures including Hawaiian and Peruvian plus fitness and dance classes truly make this a day for the whole family, with something for everyone.
On Sunday (15 September), an invitation-only event will see 30 local partners, performers, councillors and people from the community come together to discuss making connections via art and creativity.
Supported by Southwark Councils, Thriving High Streets and Neighbourhood Funding, Get Living, L&Q, Notting Hill Genesis, and North Walworth Councillors, the vibrant weekend will offer a valuable opportunity for the local community of Elephant and Castle and Londoners to unite, exchange ideas, and collaborate culturally.
John Whelan, Urban Elephant Creative Director commented: “Get ready for a weekend brimming with vibrant cross-cultural fusion through mesmerising street performance, captivating dance, and exhilarating music.
“This free festival is your gateway to forging connections between the new and the traditional communities in
Elephant and the wider Walworth area. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of local businesses, showcasing an array of incredible offers, exciting promotions, and dynamic pop-up events as part of the UE 24.
“Join us in celebrating the dynamic fusion of our local cultures, brought to life in a festival like no other!”
The full festival is entirely free for guests to enjoy, and the timetable is below.
For more information please visit the Urban Elephant website: urbanelephant.co.uk/.
TfL said this was to ‘carry out improvement works to the canopy at the bus station.’ It will remain open throughout Saturday and Sunday nights. During the closures, buses will not serve the bus station, except routes 1, 199, 225 and C10.
From Monday, August 19 until early September, the stop will be closed on weekday nights between 8pm and 5am.
These will continue to drop off at their normal last stop inside the bus station. Access to Canada Water Tube and London Overground station is not affected.
To board any bus, or alight any bus except routes 1, 199, 225 and C10, use alternative nearby stops on Lower Road or Surrey Quays Road.
Jim Dickson was elected Labour MP for Dartford in July 2024
St thomaS the apoStle SendS four StudentS to oxbridge after getting top a-level reSultS
By Isabel Ramirez
four STudenTS from the nunhead-based college are off to oxbridge whilst others score top apprenticeships on a-level results day.
Last Thursday as thousands of school leavers collected their results, St Thomas the Apostle (STAC) retained its reputation for being one of the best sixth forms in the country.
After achieving straight A*s, Britney, Alan and Kijani will attend the University of Cambridge to study English and Natural Sciences, respectively and Musa will attend the University of Oxford to study Medicine.
A number of students have also bagged top apprenticeships at companies such as Deutsche Bank and Bloomberg.
Shekinah, who achieved A*A*A commented: “I am thankful for all the teachers who believed in me.
“Hard work really does pay off and your efforts will never be made in vain.”
Other highlights include 40 per cent of all grades were A* to A and a whopping 91 per cent pass rate (A* to C).
The majority of pupils secured their preferred university place, like Joshua who is off to the University of Birmingham. He said: “The first day I came to STAC in 2017
I never would’ve imagined that I’d be celebrating getting into the University of Birmingham at the age of 18.
“I’ve come a long way and I thank every single person I’ve met along this journey.”
Headteacher Eamon Connolly commented: “I am delighted for each and every one of our students for these excellent results; both those who have been with us since the age of 11 and those who joined for their sixth-form studies.
“I am proud of the achievements and feel confident we have prepared them, both academically and personally, to enter adulthood and embark on their chosen degrees and apprenticeship courses as fine young people. Our students continue to perform incredibly well and surpass all expectations.”
Deputy Leader of Southwark Council and Cabinet Member for Children, Education and Refugees, Jasmine Ali joined the celebrations at STAC: “I couldn’t be more proud of the students at St Thomas the Apostle. Once again bucking the national trend just when we’re told that A levels are made even harder the students at St Thomas the Apostle are doing brilliantly.
“Like with all of Southwark, I’m so proud of the students, their parents and lastly their teachers and headteachers; and I wish all students the best of luck as they move forward at this exciting time.”
Students with Cllr Jasmine Ali (4th from left)
Thursday 19th September - 9.15am
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Thursday 26th September - 9.15am
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Friday 27th September -9.15am
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Tuesday 8th October - 5pm
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£65 Uniform Voucher LAPTOP
All students get a laptop for studies at home
Free breakfast for all, every morning
St michael’S year 13 pupilS celebrate record a-level SucceSS, Securing top uni placeS
By Isabel Ramirez
YeAr 13S at St michael’s Catholic College smashed their a-level and CTeC results day, beating last year’s grades.
The Bermondsey-based college’s track record of academic excellence continues with students achieving 85 per cent A* to C and 60 per cent A* to B grades.
Most will be taking up places in their first choice of university or apprenticeship.
26 per cent of students achieved at least 1 A* or A grade and the average grade for students taking CTEC courses was Distinction.
Specific achievements include students taking up places to read Economics and International Relations at St
Andrews, Veterinary Science at the Royal Veterinary College, Politics at King’s, Law at Warwick, Medical Innovation and Enterprise at UCL, Accounting and Finance at Southampton, Marine Biology at Warwick, along with students who have secured apprenticeships in top Media, Digital Technology and Engineering companies.
St Michael’s Principal Felicity Corcoran said “A number of our students have achieved highly in the face of significant personal challenges and their resilience and perseverance is truly inspirational.”
“We thank our dedicated staff as well as the Year 13 parents and carers who have supported the students throughout their sixth form studies.
“We are proud of all our students who
have worked so hard, demonstrated such positive attitudes to learning and played an active part in the St Michael’s community.
“These results will motivate the next generation of St Michael’s students to aim
Careers in construction, aerospace and midwifery beckon for South Bank University Sixth Form students
By Isabel Ramirez
STudenTS aT South Bank university Sixth form are preparing for bright futures in engineering and nursing after getting stellar results in their courses.
Across the board, they achieved an
impressive 98 per cent pass rate with 43 per cent attaining exceptionally high grades at Distinction, Distinction, Distinction (DDD) and above. This is equivalent to achieving three As at A-level.
SBUSixth’s focus on industry and vocational courses is setting young people up for work.
Keiyana Brissett, who studied Health & Social Care at SBUSixth, achieved a strong set of grades and has been accepted into King’s College London to pursue a degree in Adult Nursing.
Another student, Toby Shaw achieved D*, D*, D in the Engineering BTEC programme. His passion for motorsport has driven him to excel, and he has been accepted into Chichester College Group to study Motorsport Engineering.
Daniel Moss, another Engineering student, attained D*,D*,D*. He has secured a prestigious degree apprenticeship with leading construction and property consultancy Gardiner & Theobald.
high and to follow in the footsteps of the Class of 2024, we wish them the very best for the future.”
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aSpiring doctor aliyah, raiSed
by a Single parent, ‘proud’ to be firSt in her family
By Isabel Ramirez
a STudenT from westminster City School’s Sixth form got a place to study medicine, as the first in her family to go to university.
Aliyah, raised in a single-parent household achieved A*AB.
She commented on her results with admiration saying: “I am proud of the grades I have received despite many rejections because this has helped me to see that there are no limitations in what can be achieved when you work hard for what you desire.”
The aspiring doctor will be studying Medicine at the University of Birmingham.
“My success thus far would not have been possible without the support of the wonderful Sixth Form team at Westminster City School and the resources provided to help me make the best use of my time at the school.
“I can start my next journey with my head held high.”
Overall, 25 per cent of all grades were A* to A. The proportion of students securing top grades (A* to B) rose by 6 per cent to 58 per cent.
A record number of students will start degree courses at universities including UCL, Imperial and Oxford.
Many have secured places at Russell Group or top 25 ranked UK Universities, and they will complete their studies in subjects ranging from Mechanical Engineering to PPE, and from Art to Psychology.
The number of students going on to study either Law or Medicine has increased significantly, showcasing the impact of the school’s Pathways Programmes.
Commenting on this year’s A-level results success, Headteacher, Mr Peter Broughton, said: “I am very
to go to uni
happy indeed with the outcomes for this year’s Year 13 and delighted for all the students.
“The class of 2024 are by far our largest cohort in living memory.
“With the range and variety of exceptional destinations, we hold true to our mission to provide transformational education in the heart of London”.
Ark Walworth Academy still on a high after top results Day
By Isabel Ramirez
YeAr 13 leavers at this walworth-based school are basking in success following a-level results day, with one student off to oxford and another who got a uni scholarship from his american football team.
In an astonishing display of academic prowess, 57 per cent of students at Ark Walworth Academy have achieved the coveted A or A* grades in a surprising subject: Physics.
This remarkable achievement is just the tip of the iceberg in what has been a great year for the school.
We meet some of the students who are basking in success following last week’s Results Day. Farouq Bashe is Oxford-bound, and even he can’t believe his success. “I really didn’t expect it! I’m so happy!” Farouq exclaimed.
Meanwhile, Cindy Chen is off to the University of Bristol with a portfolio of straight As in hand, ready to conquer the world of Engineering. And then there’s Michael Gairey, whose journey is nothing short of inspiring. After securing financial backing from the South London Renegades American Football team, Michael is headed to Bristol to study Business Management. Michael, who fell in love with American football at Walworth Academy while playing with the Jacksonville Jaguars, now plays for Great Britain. “It hasn’t been easy, but through discipline, I’ve achieved milestones I had previously only dreamed of!” he said. The Physics department isn’t the only one basking in success. Students on the business BTEC course are set to be among the top
scorers nationwide, with every single student securing a Distinction.
Ark Walworth Academy also received a glowing Ofsted report and a prestigious Bronze Award from the Pearson National Teaching Awards for ‘Secondary School of the Year’ in the ‘Making a Difference’ category.
Monday 30th September: 9.30am to 11.30am and 4.30pm to 7.30pm
Tuesday 1st October: 9.30am to 11.30am
Wednesday 2nd October: 9.30am to 11.30am
Please note there is no parking on site or in the near vicinity. Therefore, public transport
Farouq Bashe who is off to University of Oxford.
Aliyah (supplied by Westminster City School)
harriS academy eaSt dulwich Sixth form celebrating a-level and btec SucceSS with Student off to deloitte
By Isabel Ramirez
A-LeVeL And BTeC students at this sixth form in east dulwich were elated on results day, including one who has bagged a job at a leading accountancy firm.
Harris Academy Sixth Form is celebrating particularly strong results in Technical levels in Sport and IT where students have averaged a
Distinction + grade overall.
At A-level, 40 per cent of entries achieved A* to A grades.
There were some exceptional individual successes including Miqdam Alam who has achieved two As and a B securing his place to read Computer Science at the University of Exeter.
Several students have also achieved the grades they need to embark on Apprenticeship courses. Syed
Ahmed, who achieved a C in Maths, a Distinction* in Business and a Distinction in IT, will begin a Degree Level Apprenticeship at Deloitte – one of the big four accountancy firms.
Other great individual successes include Sky Aldridge who achieved a Double Distinction in Business and a C in Economics. She will go on to
study Accounting and Finance at the University of Exeter.
Chris Brett, Principal, said: “This group of students have worked very hard over the past two years and thoroughly deserves these strong results.
“With these results, our students can continue on their educational journeys
– whether that is at university or on some of the country’s most competitive apprenticeship schemes.
“I have no doubt they will all excel in their chosen fields and I wish them all the very best for the future. Thank you to our fantastic staff for all their support and for setting our students on the right path to achieve their goals.”
Charter School East Dulwich celebrates second A-level Results Day
By Isabel Ramirez
STaff and students at The Charter School east dulwich celebrate their second results day since opening the Sixth form in 2021.
Results increased on last year’s first cohort and students across the year group excelled in their outcomes.
80 per cent of all A-level grades achieved A* to C, an increase from 73 per cent in 2023.
And the future is looking bright for BTEC pupils, with 54 per cent achieving the top marks and 82 per cent gaining a Merit or above.
The vast majority of students will progress to their first choice of university, college or apprenticeship
with 80 per cent of students securing a place at their choice of university.
Established in 2016 the school has grown from an initial intake of 120 to over 1300 students with the Sixth Form provision opening in September 2021.
Headteacher Alison Harbottle reflected: “I am so proud of all our Year 13 students and their wonderful A-level results achieved this summer.
“Their hard work and dedication to their studies has really paid off with so many excited to be joining their first choice universities and courses next year. I would also like to thank our staff and families for their support and guidance for our students over the last two years. As we celebrate these results together I wish all our Year 13s the very best in their next steps.”
Ark Globe Academy is an all-through academy in Elephant & Castle for students aged 4 to 18, including a primary, secondary, and sixth form, as well as an Ark Start Globe Nursery for children aged from 9 months
For more information about Ark Globe Academy visit arkglobe org
Overall, 79 percent of students are going to a top third university, nearly three times the national average, and two students have secured a place at Oxbridge.
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ark globe academy Student overcomeS touretteS to Secure triple diStinction*
By Herbie Russell
a n a r K globe academy student who overcame his Tourettes to achieve triple distinction* is among the jubilant students celebrating their a Level results.
Yanzu Wu, 18, (pictured above right) achieved D*D*D* in the BTEC Business Professional Pathway, will study Business Management at Queen Mary University of London.
“I’m feeling good and proud of myself,” he said. “You need to have a very strong mindset [to manage Tourettes].”
Yanzu found the syndrome difficult to manage, especially in Secondary School and found it could distract him in class but has since developed technqiues.
“What I do is I’ll put myself and my mind in state where I need to focus and then my Tourettes don’t really start,” he said. Students at the Elephant and Castle school are now bound for top universities including Cambridge, Oxford, UCL, Kings College London, Warwick, Bristol, Bath and Queen Mary.
Overall, 79 percent of students are going to a top third university, nearly three times the national average.
Mario Manuel Mendes Godinho will attend the University of Cambridge to study Land Economy after achieving an A* in Mathematics, A in Economics, and A in Spanish.
He said: ”I am excited and relieved! My journey has had challenges. It was really difficult at the start, but with my hard work and the support of my teachers, I am so happy I could achieve these grades.” Luke Baptiste is heading to Kings’ College London to study Computer Science, having taken leadership roles at school and aiming for a career in cyber security or AI. Luke said, “I feel overwhelmed. I expected these grades to an extent, but I am very happy... I am excited about the new journey, environment and making new friends.”
Ibrahim Mumtaz will study Economics at University College London after achieving an A* in Mathematics, A* in Further Mathematics, and A in Economics.
Ibrahim shared his excitement, saying, “I am ecstatic about my results. My heart was racing in the morning, but it was an emotional moment when I learnt that I got into my first-choice university.”
Cleashei Nicolas (pictured above left) will attend City, University of London, to study Business Management, Digital
Innovation, and Entrepreneurship after achieving DDD* in BTEC Business. Cleashei reflected on her success, saying, “It feels amazing to have finally accomplished what I wanted to do... I’m very proud of myself. I can’t even put it into words.”
Sahl will study Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at the University of Oxford, becoming the first in his family to attend university in the UK. Sahl said, “You might get a lot of people who will doubt you, but just having that growth mindset to convince yourself that, if you do work hard enough, you will get to places you never thought you would.”
Executive Principal Matt Jones OBE said, “A Level and BTEC results day is an extremely special and important day for our community, and we are incredibly proud of our Year 13 students. Today marks an important milestone in their academic journey, and we look forward to watching them flourish as leaders in our community.
“Ark Globe has had another excellent
set of exam results. These outcomes mean that our students are going to further their studies at many of the best institutions in the country. I am grateful for the commitment and skill of our staff members who have empowered a generation of Globe students to achieve their dreams.”
ten StudentS from dulwich’S kingSdale are off to Study at oxbridge or medical School
By Isabel Ramirez
S T uden TS aT a dulwichbased school, which nearly won ‘secondary of the year’, smashed their a-levels with ten off to oxbridge or medical school.
Last week’s Results Day highlighted the ‘exceptional’ individual performances at one of Southwark’s best schools: Kingsdale.
Over 40 per cent of all grades achieved at A-level this year at Kingsdale were at A* or A and 70 per cent at A* to B. This is up from the previous year.
The school was shortlisted for three awards at the TES School Awards 2024, including secondary school of the year.
Seventy per cent of graduates going on to higher education have accepted places at prestigious Russell Group Universities, including ten going on to Oxford & Cambridge or to study medicine.
Ben Shorter, 18, has accepted a place at Cambridge to study Philosophy after achieving A*A*AA.
He commented on how unbelievable the results were given the ‘topsyturvy’ years he had.
“After picking up and dropping various subjects in year 12 and throwing an operation and a marathon into my sixth form mix, all I’ve left to
say is “thank you” to Kingsdale for facilitating my silliness, alongside the great support I’ve seen the school give to so many of my friends.”
Angelie Nadarajah who got A*, A*, A is excited to be going to study Medicine at Manchester - the UK’s largest medical school.
She commented: “I am so thankful to have the opportunity to work there. I’m especially excited to be part of such a vibrant city and look forward to all the fun times ahead of me.”
Despite getting top grades, university is not for everyone.
Kai Slater was ‘shocked’ to discover he had bagged two A*s and an A.
The 18-year-old is now applying for an apprenticeship in film and dreams of being a movie editor. He commented: “I was very proud of myself and now I’m just glad that it is over with.”
A spokesperson from the school said: “We are incredibly proud of how students, staff and parents have collaborated and supported each other to produce another set of amazing A-level results.
“We would like to pay tribute to all of our students who may not have reached the dizzy heights of our top national achievers but whose endeavours, resilience and hard work have enabled them to pursue their own exciting pathway of choice.”
Over half of Year 13 students at a Dulwich girls’ school get straight A*s or As
By Isabel Ramirez
Ye A r 13 leavers at this private school in dulwich rejoice as over half get straight a*’s or a’s.
It’s celebrations all around for those collecting their A-level results at James Allen’s Girls’ School.
Pupils gaining the top grades have
risen to over half of the cohort, up from 46 per cent last year.
An impressive 35 per cent of results were graded A* and 92 per cent from A* to B.
Mrs Alex Hutchinson, Head of JAGS, said: “I am delighted for our Year 13s today and wish them the very best of luck as they embark on the exciting
next steps of their lives, in whatever direction that may be.
“Each and every student should take immense pride in all that they have accomplished during their time at JAGS and I am sure the friendships and memories enjoyed here will last a lifetime. Today’s results reflect the passion, persistence and perseverance
with which they approached every challenge and beneath these headline figures are so many personal triumphs and achievements.
“Throughout their time with us, this Year 13 cohort has been a pleasure to teach and constantly shown themselves to be exemplary student leaders and ambassadors for the school, acting as
excellent role models for our younger students and our wider community.
“The results are also a testament to the steadfast support our students receive from their families and the unwavering commitment of our staff. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all of you for your invaluable contributions.”
Mustaf Jino Cleashei Nicolas (left) and Yanzu Wu (right)
Ark Globe students discussing their results
Mario Manuel Mendes Godinho will attend the University of Cambridge
brixton academy cruSh: appeal twenty monthS on
By Herbie Russell
poLiCe have renewed their appeal for information about the Brixton o2 academy crush that killed two people.
Rebecca Ikumelo, 33 and Gaby Hutchinson, 23, died following the horrific incident at the concert of Nigerian artist Asake on December 15, 2022.
Twenty months later, another woman, aged 22, remains in hospital in a very serious condition.
DCI Penney said: “We owe it to the families who have been left heartbroken… to establish the truth about what happened to their loved ones”.
Police have released nine images of people they would like to speak to in connection with the incident.
Rooftop bar ditched from revamped library
By Robert Firth Local Democracy Reporter
LewiSham’S refur BiShed library will no longer feature a rooftop bar and now won’t open until summer 2026, plans submitted to the council reveal.
Damien Egan, ex-mayor of Lewisham, said there would be a terrace drinking venue in the revamped library when proposals for the multimillion pound facelift were announced in January 2023.
But the rooftop bar idea has now been scrapped due to a lack of money and problems with the building’s structure, planning documents submitted to Lewisham Council show.
A new business hub planned for the second floor of the library on Lewisham High Street will instead ‘benefit from the level 2 terrace area’, according to the same documents. The library refurbishment is now
not expected to finish until May 2026, a separate application form submitted as part of the planning application shows. The council previously set a date of early 2026 for the reopening of the library.
Under the proposed scheme, the second floor of the library will be converted into a business advice hub, while the building will be re-clad and fitted with new entrances, windows, doors and signs.
The facelift is part of £24 million improvements to Lewisham town centre being funded by £19 million of cash the council successfully bid for from the previous Conservative government’s Levelling Up fund and £5 million of the Labour council’s own money.
The plans will also see Lewisham market get a permanent cover and be fitted with improved pitches and infrastructure for traders. Officials hope the market will in the future
The Met has already trawled through hundreds of hours of CCTV footage, taken 500 witness statements and collected over 5,000 pieces of evidence.
Rebecca Ikumelo, a mum-of-two, was described by her family as an “adorable mother” known for her "care, kindness and love”.
Gaby Hutchinson was working as a security guard at the event. Gaby's Kelsey
Hutchinson, said: “Our lives will never be what they used to be, we have gaps and it’s trying to find a new normal.
“Because we don't have the answers, we're still waiting for investigations to be completed, we're still in a situation where we don't know why.
“I think if we could get to that point, that might help us. No one should ever go to work and not come home.”
want to speak to the men pictured in connection with the incident.
How people with information can get in touch: Upload footage here: https://mipp.police. uk/operation/01MPS22U62-PO1. You will be able to upload information and video content to this portal to assist the investigation. Call the investigating team on 020 7321 9425. To remain 100% anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
open later on occasions for night-time events. Other proposed improvements include the creation of two new parks, one next to the library and
and
are also planned.
is currently being
as a temporary security measure.
Police
ex-police Station could be a 57-bed boutique hotel
By Robert Firth Local Democracy Reporter
An eX-SOUTH London police station empty for almost a decade could be turned into a 57bed boutique hotel.
The building at 101 Streatham High Road has been vacant since 2015 when the local police station relocated to a building further down the street.
Now Everitt Road Properties has applied to Lambeth Council to turn the former cop shop, built in 1912, into a hotel and café.
As part of the development, a rear extension would be added to the building, as well as a mansard roof.
According to a planning statement submitted as part of the application, Lambeth has been identified at a regional and national level as an area suitable for more hotels.
“The only existing hotel in the area is the Leigham Court Hotel, an 86-bed hotel close to Streatham Hill Station. As a result, the provision of a new hotel at the application site will not result in an
over concentration of hotels within the area,” the document adds.
A 114-bed Travelodge was also approved by Lambeth Council on the site of a former jazz club around a seven minutes’ walk from the police station building in June 2023.
The police station at 101 Streatham High Road shut after a review by the Met and the Mayor of London concluded it was no longer meeting the force’s needs.
The planning statement continues:
“The proposed 57-room boutique hotel shall be used by visitors to
Streatham and Lambeth more broadly.
"The hotel entrance will be from Shrubbery Road, with a hotel lobby, café/reception and stair/lift core for visitors at ground floor level, in addition to nine hotel rooms and separate waste/recycling storage.
“The basement level will include storage, plant room and staff changing facilities plus eight hotel rooms, with the remaining forty rooms dispersed across the upper floors.”
Lambeth Council will make a decision on the application at a later date.
tulSe hill rapiSt Jailed for 17 yearS
By Herbie Russell
a man who raped and attacked a woman he held captive in Tulse hill has been jailed for seventeen years.
Nam Nguyen, 27, subjected his victim to horrific abuse over a ten-day period in September 2023, leaving her with extensive injuries including a fractured spine.
The woman escaped her captor by jumping from a window and running to a nearby care home
Southwark’s police chief said it was “some of the worst offending our detectives have ever seen”.
Officers launched their investigation after the woman fled to the care home suffering injuries to her face and body.
Nguyen was identified as the suspect and arrested soon after.
The victim spoke with officers who learned she’d been raped and repeatedly attacked.
She said the defendant had controlled her finances and restrained her to stop her leaving the flat.
Her accounts, CCTV, and forensic evidence were vital to Nguyen’s conviction.
Detective Chief Superintendent Seb Adjei-Addoh, local policing commander in Lambeth and Southwark, said: “It’s hard to imagine the pain and suffering this woman went through and I am pleased the man responsible for these awful crimes has been brought to justice.
“This is some of the worst offending
our detectives have ever seen and I do not underestimate the impact having to speak at length about this has had on the victim. We will continue to support her in any way we can.
“This has been an incredibly complex investigation and I hope this outcome demonstrates how the Met is committed to tackling violence against women and girls. We will continue to ensure dangerous and predatory men face the consequences of their actions.”
Nguyen, of no fixed address, was sentenced at Inner London Crown Court on Friday, 16 August to 17 years' imprisonment, with a four year extended sentence.
He must serve two-thirds of the sentence before applying for parole and will be subject to notification requirements for the rest of his life.
His offences were:
False imprisonment
Controlling and coercive behaviour
Wounding with intent
Threats to kill
Grievous bodily harm with intent
Rape
Actual bodily harm
Sexual assault
Police say anyone experiencing domestic abuse should come forward and report it. Specially trained of�icers will be able to support them. Report information online or call 999 in an emergency. You can also contact the National Domestic Abuse helpline on 0808 2000 247.
Government has ruled out giving Sadiq Khan the power to impose rent controls
By Noah Vickers Local Democracy Reporter
The new Labour government has ruled out giving Sadiq Khan the power to impose rent controls across private tenancies in London.
The mayor has spent half a decade arguing for the creation of a ‘London Private Rent Commission’ to implement caps on the amount landlords can charge, but this was repeatedly refused by the previous Tory Government.
Now, in its strongest language yet on the issue, a spokesman for the new Government has said ministers have “no plans whatsoever to devolve rent control powers”.
It comes after Labour leader and nowPrime Minister Sir Keir Starmer told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) in March that rent controls were not Labour’s “policy at the moment”, while admitting that “Sadiq feels strongly about this” and pledging to “work together as we go forward”.
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), now run by deputy PM Angela Rayner, has said that “fixing Britain’s housing crisis is one of our top priorities, and giving struggling renters more rights and security is an important issue for this Government, but there have been no conversations with the Mayor of London about introducing rent controls”. Mr Khan’s spokesman similarly confirmed that no such discussions had been held on the topic thus far.
Since 2022, the mayor has specifically argued for a two-year freeze on all private rents in the capital, saying in August last year that it would be a “lifeline” for Londoners at risk of homelessness.
But the LDRS understands from a source close to the mayor that rent control powers are not currently a priority for Mr Khan in his negotiations with ministers.
While he has not changed his belief in the need for such devolution, he is understood to instead be focused on discussing how the Government can help him increase London’s housing supply,
and he is particularly making the case for more social housing.
Remarks to that effect were made by MHCLG’s spokesman, who said: “Lack of supply is fuelling the housing crisis, and we are taking action to boost housebuilding. We will work closely with the mayor and boroughs so we can increase housing delivery in London.”
It was revealed that the number of properties started under Mr Khan’s latest affordable homes programme has fallen to a near-record low in recent months, with just 150 beginning construction across the whole of Greater London between April and June.
One of the main arguments made by opponents of rent controls is that they have the effect of constricting the supply of new properties joining the rental market.
Neil Garratt, leader of City Hall Conservatives, has said rent controls are a “populist nonsense” which have “been a disaster everywhere they have been tried.”
Asked about rent controls in April this year, Mr Khan told the Byline Times: “Should I have the privilege of being reelected, I’m going to carry on lobbying both the Tory party and the Labour Party to at the very least, devolve to cities and regions the choice about doing so. [And] at the very least allow us to set up this rent commission.”
He added that he “understand[s] the arguments on both sides – those landlords and developers who say if you did this, we’ll just simply withdraw from the property market. And that’s why we’re going to have a commission that includes landlords, that includes developers as well as your tenants and renters as well.”
In a move which would not require permission from the Government and is still planned to go ahead, the mayor pledged in his recent re-election manifesto to oversee the construction of “new Rent Control Homes, which will see rents capped and linked to the incomes of key workers”.
These homes will be specifically
built with the intention of being rentcontrolled, with the first phase promising to deliver 6,000 such properties across the city “in areas where they are needed most”. Details on how the homes will be funded or who will be their landlord are yet to be given by the mayor.
Quizzed on those plans by Green London Assembly member Zoe Garbett in May, Mr Khan said: “The reason why they are important, just to be clear, is because they will show you can have rentcontrolled homes that work and do not cause a problem with the market.
“When you look at some of the models around the world, they use sometimes a year homes were built as a way of deciding which homes come within a rent-controlled system and so forth.
“What I am hoping is, not just all these 6,000 homes lead to 6,000 families being re-housed at rents they can afford in perpetuity, but also [that it] gives reassurance to the market and to the Government that rent controls do not lead to the skies collapsing.”
Convicted: Nam Nguyen. Image: Met Police
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CGI of the planned hotel on Streatham High Road with mansard roof addition and the station in it's current state
Photo by Ellie Kurttz
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Spoken, written and Signeda ShakeSpeare for everyone
growing up by the river Thames means i am used to seeing world-famous landmarks that have brought millions of tourists to our great capital: Tower Bridge and the Tower of London are two that i know well, and along the river you’ll see The palace of westminster, the home of parliament with almost a thousand years of history, but how many of us have actually been a tourist for a day and ventured inside to see what others from around the globe find so fascinating? i visited for the very first time to find out, writes Michael Holland.
After necessary security checks you are allowed in to be amazed by what was once home to the Royal family but evolved to be the centre of politics and law while surviving floods, bombs, war and dastardly plots.
The tour begins in Westminster Hall, the oldest part that was built by the conquering Normans and was then the biggest building in Europe. Still used for state banquets, it was where Queen Elizabeth II Lay-in-State while many of her subjects came to pay their last respects. It was in
this Hall that Charles I was tried for treason, as was Guido Fawkes for his Gunpowder Plot.
St Stephen’s Hall is lined with marble statues and glorious artworks. It was here that Parliament once faced each across the aisle, where William Wilberforce argued for the end of slavery and where PM Spencer Percival was assassinated.
After this space there is no more photography but the tour remains just as fascinating.
In the Central Lobby you will find fantastic mosaics of the four patron saints that made up the UK at that time in the mid-19th century. Then the tour leads off along the Peers’ Corridor where seating is in red leather to signify the House of Lords section.
As you amble through this magnificent building you learn about the Division Bell, the corridors for the Ayes and Noes, the Not Content Lobby, and the various positions that have been filled since Medieval times.
Although the Monarchy has little say in decision-making these days it was once in complete control. Over time it yielded to the will of the people until eventually it became,
we are forever reminded of the importance of Shakespeare, not only on the theatrical landscape but also in the english language where everyday phrases we use originated with the Bard, writes Christopher Peacock.
His works are celebrated and performed worldwide because of their universal themes and stories, they are forever adapted and translated into many different languages. But seldom seen on the UK stage are translations into British Sign Language (BSL), but this summer Blanche McIntyre directs Antony and Cleopatra at Shakespeare’s Globe in a truly accessible production.
Antony(John Hollingworth) and Cleopatra(Nadia Nadarajah), although about two historical figures, is a tragedy about the demise of these two lovers, one of Egypt and the other of Rome. After neglecting his duties to Rome whilst gallivanting in Egypt, then hearing of the passing of his wife, Mark Antony heads back to Rome when summoned by his fellow triumvir Octavius Caesar who wishes to remind Mark Antony where his loyalties must lie.
Whilst politics and war rage at home, Mark Anthony promises his love to Cleopatra, but when the Egyptian Queen hears that he is to marry Octavius’ sister Octavia, she flies off in a rage. In a classic Shakespearean tragedy finale, the lovers’ deaths come after a spate of mixed
messages and deception that lead to the most tragic of ends.
Screens displaying the dialogue were at the back and sides of the stage, subtitling the performance. These aided those who do not understand sign language or have impaired hearing and helps create a performance told coherently in three languages simultaneously: the written, the spoken and the signed.
With help from BSL coach Adam Bassett the whole cast have created an incredibly engaging multi-lingual production. With a simple, stripped-back set and typical period costume the production isn’t distracting by a visually-heavy telling.
The cast are very strong, funny and engaging; from top to bottom there are great comic turns from William Grint as the Soothsayer and Nadeem Islam as Mardian. In its very nature as a physical language BSL does, for some in the audience, probably feel more natural a medium of communication than Shakespearean verse. It has a directness that is incredibly efficient. For those not comfortable with Shakespearean language, having it signed and subtitled helps with understanding, even for those with little to no comprehension of BSL.
Shakespeare’s Globe, Bankside, SE1 until 15th September.
Times: Varied. Admission: £5 - £75. Booking: www.shakespearesglobe.com
A walk through history
along with the House of Lords and the House of Commons, one third of what makes up the UK Parliament. Now, the Prince’s Chamber is where the Lords meet informally and the Royal Gallery is a homage to opulence and grandiosity with its ornate ceiling, floor, walls and windows. The whole building is meant to impress visiting royalty and high-ranking dignitaries from abroad, but, perhaps, no more than this gallery with its majestic
opulence.
And so it goes on. You cannot fail to be stunned with the magnificence of the Palace. In fact, up to a point where you fail to be astonished when you see another beautiful space or one more glorious vaulted ceiling, so it was a nice rest for me to enter those spaces that we are now able to see on our TV screens on a regular basis: the House of Lords and the House of Commons. Lavish, yes, but not nearly as much as
what went before. I stood and looked around the HoC and thought of those that had worked here, made decisions here, changed lives and the direction of the nation here.
I recommend this tour for everyone because it is not just old, Medieval history - the Palace has been constantly evolving with art works and new busts and statues of Prime Ministers for centuries. Plus, the audio tour provides so much historical content that adds context to what the eyes take in. You too can literally walk along the corridors of power.
I was overwhelmed at how ostentatious the Palace of Westminster is; every ceiling, every wall, every door frame, every chair, every floor and every window with the most beautiful stained glass is a work of art. The highlight for me was being able to go in to the House of Lords and House of Commons (You can’t sit on the benches), and in the room where the throne is (You definitely can’t sit on that!).
Various Tours: £33 - £9. Booking: https://tickets.parliament. uk/content/ticket-options
Photo by House of Commons_Roger Harris
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Asbestos Witness Appeal
Leigh Day is acting for a client who sadly died from an asbestos-related illness. We’d like to hear from employees who worked at Top Rank Bingo Hall in Upper Wickham Lane, Welling, Kent from the 1970s to the late 2000s.
Please contact Nicole Stringfellow on 0207 650 1387 or email nstringfellow@leighday.co.uk if you have any information on the presence of asbestos at the site.
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LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH
Notice Under The Town and Country Planning Acts
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council is considering applications as set out below under the following categories; FUL
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Written representations should be made within three weeks of the date of this advertisement to the Director of Planning, PO Box 734, Winchester SO23 5DG. Any comments made are open to inspection by the public and in the event of an appeal may be referred to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government. Confidential comments cannot be taken into account in determining an application.
Application plans can be viewed online at www.lambeth.gov.uk/searchplanningapps – search using the reference number at the end of each application listing.
Upper Norwood Methodist Church Westow Hill London Lambeth SE19 1TQ Change of use from Church (Use Class F1) to mixed/shared use Church/Nursery school. 24/02197/FUL
66 - 68 Streatham High Road London SW16 1DA Permission in Principle for the erection of 1 - 2no dwellings to the rear. 24/02540/PIP
11 Moorland Road London Lambeth SW9 8UA Refurbishment and conversion of the property from 2 residential units to 5
to the
of 2 timber french doors to the rear and a front and
repair of windows and roof, together with internal alterations, the provision of
treatment, including the retention of off-street parking space. (Please note: The
Consent application is 24/02423/LB but there is also an associated
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dwelling (Use Class C3), together with: alterations to the ground floor fenestration; installation of roof lights and dormer roof extensions; the provision of 1 off-street car parking space accessed from Ambleside Avenue; the provision of a fenced off private amenity area with bin and cycle stores; and, other associated works. 24/02359/FUL
28 Durand Gardens London Lambeth SW9 0PP Conversion of storage area at lower ground floor into a music room involving lowering the floor level to match the rest of the floor, replacement of plant equipment and new doors. Refurbishment of first floor bathroom involving the relocation of bath and sink and installation of shower. Installation of pocket doors and wardrobes at first floor between bedroom and bathroom. Installation of new windows and external doors throughout. (Please note: The reference number for this Listed Building Consent application is 24/02364/LB but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 24/02363/FUL). 24/02364/LB
21 Hanover Gardens London SE11 5TN Replacement of existing double glazed UPVC and single glazed timber sash and casement windows with new single glazed timber sash and casement windows. 24/01647/FUL
Durning Library 167 Kennington Lane London Lambeth SE11 4HF Restoration of the existing library residence on the upper floors back to use as a single five bedroom dwelling, for emergency accommodation. Seperation of the basement library and improve the external walls and windows. Adjustment of internal space to provide suitable facilities and general maintenance. 24/02292/LB
2 Penford Street London Lambeth SE5 9JA Change of use of 2 x residential units (Use Class C3) at ground, first and second floors into a children's home for up to 4 children (Use Class C2). 24/02375/FUL
Dated this Friday 23 August 2024
Perfected Lien Security Interest –Stephen William Rudman
i, a man, Stephen William Rudman, hold a perfected Lien Security Interest in and over the public indemnity insurance policy(s) and all real and moveable property of the following:
ANDREW DAVID BRIGGS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, STANDARD LIFE ASSURANCE LIMITED, 1 Wythall Green Way, Wythall, Birmingham, B47 6WG; and
STANDARD LIFE ASSURANCE LIMITED, Standard Life House, 30 Lothian Road, Edinburgh, EH1 2DH: and
FRANCES MCEWING, CUSTOMER RELATIONS, STANDARD LIFE, Edinburgh, EH1 2DH.
Lien Debtors are jointly and severally liable for the total sum certain of £216,769,600.00 Interested parties should contact Stephen William Rudman, privately, via email swr@tidc1.com
Notice of application for a Premises Licence.
Notice is hereby given that MV (BALHAM) LTD has applied to Wandsworth Council for a new premises licence at 76 BEDFORD HILL, LONDON, SW12 9HR for SELLING & SUPPLYING ALCOHOL ON PREMISES: MON - SUNDAY FROM 12:00 – 23:00 & PLAYING RECORDED & LIVE MUSIC MON – SUNDAY FROM 12:00 – 23:00
Any person who wishes to make a representation in relation to this application must give notice in writing by 09/09/2024 stating the grounds for making said representation to: Wandsworth Licensing Authority, Regulatory Services Partnership (Serving Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils) Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5DX or by email: licensing@merton.gov.uk
The record of this application may be inspected Monday to Friday (except Bank Holidays) by prior appointment at the offices of Wandsworth Licensing Authority, Regulatory Services Partnership (Serving Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils) Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden,Surrey, SM4 5DX between the hours of 10.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. Information on all new and variation applications received by the Licensing Authority can be viewed on the Council’s website www.wandsworth.gov.uk It is an offence, under section 158 of the Licensing Act 2003, to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in or in connection with an application, punishable upon conviction by an unlimited fine.
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LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH
SCHOOL STREETS SCHEME - EXPERIMENTAL ROAD CLOSURES AND PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLE ZONE
DALKEITH ROAD, ROSENDALE ROAD AND TURNEY ROAD.
[NOTE: This notice is about the introduction of an experimental school streets scheme in Dalkeith Road and parts of Rosendale Road and Turney Road. The part-time closure of 8.15am to 9.15am and 2.45pm to 3.45pm Mondays to Fridays, during school term-time. Objections to this being continued on a permanent basis may be made, as well as any other comments – see paragraph 6].
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth on 13 August 2024 made the Lambeth (Prescribed Routes) (No. 04) Experimental Traffic Order 2024 under section 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. The Order will come into force on 31 August 2024.
2. The general effect of the Order will be to introduce a ban on motor vehicles except permit holders during term-time from 8.15am to 9.15am and 2.45pm to 3.45pm Monday to Fridays during term time from entering (a) Dalkeith Road, (b) Rosendale Road, between the junctions of Hawarden Grove and Lovelace Road, and (c) Turney Road, between the junctions of Croxted Road and Rosendale Road. Any vehicle that is already in those length of roads listed in paragraph 2 before the pedestrian and cycle zone commences will be permitted to leave.
3. Where it appears essential for certain purposes, the Council’s Assistant Director of Infrastructure, Environment, Public Realm & Climate Change Delivery, or any person authorised by him, may modify, or suspend any of the Orders or any of their provisions under section 10(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
4. A copy of each of the Orders and other documents giving detailed particulars about them are available for inspection online at: https://streets.appyway.com/lambeth or www.lambeth.gov.uk/traffic-management-orders and at the offices of Lambeth Council’s Parking and Enforcement Group (Parking, Network Management & Fleet), 3rd Floor, Civic Centre, 6 Brixton Hill, London SW2 1EG, between 9.30 am and 4.30 pm on Mondays to Fridays inclusive (except on bank/public holidays), until the Orders cease to have effect. To arrange an inspection please email: Trafficorders@lambeth.gov.uk
5. The Council will consider in due course whether the provisions of the Order should be continued in force indefinitely by means of a permanent Order made under section 6 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. Any person may object to the making of the permanent Order within a period of 6 months beginning with the date on which the experimental Order comes into force or, if the Order is varied by another Order or modified pursuant to section 10(2) of the 1984 Act, beginning with the date on which the variation or modification or the latest variation or modification comes into force. Any such objection must be made in writing and must state the grounds on which it is made and be sent to Roddy Williams, Parking and Enforcement Group (Resident Services), London Borough of Lambeth, PO Box 80771, London, SW29QQ (emails sent to rwilliams@lambeth.gov.uk are acceptable). Any objection may be communicated to, or be seen by, other persons who may have an interest in this matter.
6. If any person wishes to question the validity of the Order or of any of its provisions on the grounds that it or they are not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, or that any requirement of that Act or of any instrument made under that Act has not been complied with, that person may, within 6 weeks from the date on which the Order is made, apply for the purpose to the High Court.
Dated 16 August 2024 Ben Stevens Highways Network Manager
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14
TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE – PASCAL STREET
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable Power On to carry out repair and maintenance works, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth have made an Order the effect of which will be to temporarily ban vehicles entering in that length of Pascal Street which lies between the south-eastern arm of Bramley Crescent and its north-western extremity. Access to property Nos. 1 to 38 Bramley Crescent will be maintained via the south-eastern and south-western arms of Bramley Crescent.
2. An alternative route is not applicable as Pascal Street is a no through Road at its north-western extremity.
3. The ban will only apply at such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by the placing of the appropriate traffic signs.
4. The Order will come into force on 29th August 2024 and will continue for a maximum duration of 2 months (to allow for contingencies) or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier. In practice, it is anticipated that the works will take place between 29th August 2024 and 11th September 2024, but if the works cannot be carried out or completed during that time then the Order may also have effect on subsequent dates within the maximum period of 2 months.
Dated 23rd August 2024
Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14 TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE – LEIGHAM VALE
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable bridge maintenance and repair works to be carried out safely, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth intend to make an Order the effect of which would be to temporarily ban vehicles from entering that length of Leigham Vale which lies between Kinfauns Road and No. 89 to 91 Leigham Vale.
2. The ban would only apply at such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by the placing of the appropriate traffic signs.
3. Alternative routes for affected vehicles would be available via Norwood Road, York Hill and Knollys Road and vice versa.
4. The Order would come into force on 9th September 2024 and would continue in force for a maximum duration of 1 month (to allow for contingences) or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. In practice it is anticipated that the Order would have effect from 9th September for 5 days but if the works cannot be carried out or completed during that time then the Order may have effect on subsequent days up to the maximum period of 1 month.
Dated 23rd August 2024 Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS – LAMBETH WALK
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable water main connection works to be carried out, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth intend to make an Order the effect of which would be to temporarily ban vehicles from entering that length of Lambeth Walk which lies between Lambeth Road and the south-eastern wall of No. 5 Lambeth Walk.
2. Alternative routes for affected vehicles would be available via (a) Lambeth Road, Kennington Road, Black Prince Road, New Port Street and Old Paradise Street; and (b) Sail Street and Juxon Street.
3. The ban would only apply at such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by the placing of the appropriate traffic signs.
4. The Order would come into force on 9th September 2024 for a maximum duration of 1 month (to allow for contingencies) or until the works have been completed, whichever is the sooner. In practice, it is anticipated that the Order would have effect from 9th September for 4 days but if the works cannot be carried out or completed during that time then the Order may also have effect on subsequent days within the maximum period of 1 month.
Dated 23rd August 2024 Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS – ELM PARK, LEANDER ROAD AND OSTADE ROAD
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable public realm improvement works to be carried out, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth intend to make an Order the effect of which would be:-
(a) at certain times to temporarily ban vehicles from entering, parking or waiting (including waiting for the purpose of loading or unloading the vehicle) in that length of:(i) Elm Park, which lies between No. 52 Elm Park and Ostade Road (alternative routes for affected vehicles would be available via Brixton Hill, Upper Tulse Hill and Ostade Road and vice versa); (ii) Leander Road, which lies between Elm Park and a point 10 metres north-east of Elm Park (alternative routes for affected vehicles would be available via Medora Road and Craster Road and vice versa); and (b) at certain other times to temporarily ban vehicles from entering or waiting (including waiting for the purpose of loading or unloading a vehicle) that length of:-
(i) Ostade Road, which lies between Elm Park and No. 2 Ostade Road (alternative routes for affected vehicles would be available via Brading Road, Craster Road, Elm Park, Craster Road, Medora Road and Leander Road and vice versa); (ii) Elm Park, which lies between Leander Road and No. 84 Elm Park (alternative routes for affected vehicles would be available via Craster Road, Medora Road and Leander Road and vice versa).
2. The bans would only apply at such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by the placing of the appropriate traffic signs.
3. The Order would come into force on 2nd September 2024 and it would continue for a maximum duration of 3 months or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. In practice it is anticipated that the works would be carried out in two phases and that the bans referred to paragraph 1(a) above would have affect between the 2nd September and 11th October 2024 and that the bans referred to in Paragraph 1(b) above would have affect between 11th October and 4th November 2024 but if the works cannot be carried out or completed on those dates then the Order may have effect on subsequent days and dates up to the maximum period of 3 months.
Dated 23rd August 2024
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14
TEMPORARY PARKING, STOPPING, WAITING AND LOADING RESTRICTIONS BLOOMHALL ROAD
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable UK Power Networks to carry out new connection works, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth intend to make an order the effect of which would be to temporarily ban any vehicle from parking, stopping and waiting (including waiting for the purposes of loading and unloading a vehicle) at any time, in that length of Bloomhall Road (both sides) which lies between No. 16 Bloomhall Road and No. 23 Bloomhall Road.
2. The ban on parking, stopping, waiting and loading would only apply at such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by the placing of the appropriate traffic signs.
3. The Order would come into force on 9th September 2024 and would continue for a maximum duration of 1 month (to allow for contingencies) or until the works have been completed whichever is the earlier. In practice it is anticipated that the Order would have effect between 9th September 2024 and 13th September 2024, but if the works cannot be completed or carried out during that time the Order would also have effect at subsequent dates and times within the maximum period of 1 month.
Dated 23rd August 2024
Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF BROMELL’S ROAD
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that to enable works involving the operation of a crane, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth intend to make an Order the effect of which would be to temporarily ban vehicles from entering that length of Bromell’s Road which lies between The Pavement and Venn Street, except for access to properties (so far as the extent of the works allows).
2. The road closure would only apply at such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by the placing of traffic signs.
3. An alternative route would be available for affected vehicles via Venn Street, Stonhouse Street, Cresset Street, Clapham Manor Street, Larkhall Rise, Rectory Grove, Old Town and The Pavement and the one-way traffic system in Bromell’s Road would be temporarily suspended to allow access as described in paragraph 1 above.
4. The Order would come into force on 9th September 2024 and continue for 6 months (to allow for contingencies), or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. In practice it is anticipated that the Order would have effect on 9th September 2024, 25th September 2024 and 20th January 2025 but if the works cannot be carried out or completed on those dates the Order may also have effect on other dates within the maximum duration of 6 months.
Dated 23rd August 2024 Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS
BRAMWELL PLACE AND WESTBURY STREET
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable high voltage cable installation works to be carried out on Wandsworth Road, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth intend to make an Order the effect of which would be to temporarily ban vehicles from entering or waiting (including waiting for the purpose of loading or unloading a vehicle) in (a) Bramwell Place, the whole length; and (b) Westbury Street, the whole length.
2. Alternative routes are not available as both Bramwell Place and Westbury Street are no through roads.
3. The bans would only apply at such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by the placing of the appropriate traffic signs.
4. The Order would come into force on 9th September 2024 and would continue for a maximum duration of 3 months or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. In practice, it is anticipated that the works will take place between 9th September 2024 and 19th September 2024, but if the works cannot be carried out or completed during that time then the Order may also have effect on subsequent dates within the maximum period of 3 months.
Dated 23rd August 2024
Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS – JONATHAN STREET
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable UK Power Solutions to install high voltage cables, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth intend to make an Order the effect of which would be to temporarily ban vehicles from entering that length of Jonathan Street which lies between Vauxhall Walk and Worgan Street.
2. Alternative routes for affected vehicles would be available via a) Vauxhall Walk, Glasshouse Walk and Worgan Street and (b) Tyers Street, Black Prince Road and Vauxhall Walk.
3. The ban would only apply at such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by the placing of the appropriate traffic signs.
4. The Order will come into force on 9th September 2024 and continue in force for a maximum duration of 2 months (to allow for contingencies) or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. In practice, it is anticipated that the works would take place between 9th September 2024 and 20th September 2024, but if the works cannot be carried out or completed during that time then the Order may have effect at subsequent times within the maximum period of 2 months.
Dated 23rd August 2024
Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14 TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE - CAREW STREET
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable Network Rail to carry out bridge inspection works, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth intend to make an Order the effect of which would be to temporarily ban vehicles from entering Carew Street.
2. Alternative routes for affected vehicles would be available via Denmark Road, Coldharbour Lane and Lilford Road and vice versa.
3. The ban would only apply at such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by the placing of the appropriate traffic signs.
4. The Order would come into force on 9th September 2024 and would continue for a maximum duration of 1 month (to allow for contingencies) or until the works have been completed, whichever is the sooner. In practice, it is anticipated that the Order would have effect between 10 pm on 9th September and 6 am on 10th September 2024, but if the works cannot be carried out or completed during that time then the Order may have effect at subsequent times within the maximum period of 1 month.
Dated 23rd August 2024 Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager
Notice of application to vary a Premises Licence.
Notice is hereby given that Kirusalini Sekarran has applied to Wandsworth Council to vary the premises licence at Morley’s Fried Chicken, 259 Mitcham Lane, London, SW16 6QB as follows.
Vary the hours for Late Night Refreshment Mon-Sun 2300-0200
Vary the opening hours Mon-Sun 1100-0200 Add Seasonal Variation - Late Night Refreshment during month of Ramadan 2300-0400
Any person who wishes to make a representation in relation to this application must give notice in writing by 16th September 2024 stating the grounds for making said representation to: Wandsworth Licensing Authority, Regulatory Services Partnership (Serving Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils) Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden,Surrey,SM4 5DX or by email: licensing@merton.gov.uk
The record of this application may be inspected Monday to Friday (except Bank Holidays) by prior appointment at the offices of Wandsworth Licensing Authority, Regulatory Services Partnership (Serving Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils) Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden,Surrey, SM4 5DX between the hours of 10.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. Information on all new and variation applications received by the Licensing Authority can be viewed on the Council’s website www.wandsworth.gov.uk
It is an offence, under section 158 of the Licensing Act 2003, to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in or in connection with an application, punishable upon conviction by an unlimited fine.
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ovaL invinCiBLeS became back-to-back champions of The hundred men’s competition with a resounding victory over Southern Brave at Lord’s on Sunday.
With Southern Brave chasing 148 for victory, the game was in the balance before three wickets in six balls from Saqib Mahmood ripped the stuffing out of Brave and saw Invincibles become the first side to register four trophies across the men’s and women’s competitions.
Mahmood removed Leus Du Plooy, Kieron Pollard and Laurie Evans from balls 72-78 and when Chris Jordan followed them back into the pavilion four balls later the game was settled as a contest.
The England seamer’s timely and vital burst added to a number of individual performances from Invincibles that combined to form a winning team effort.
Their total of 147-9 was formed of cameos from Will Jacks, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran and Tom Curran, a total that eventually proved a winning one.
Jacks set the tone for Invincibles, slapping the first ball he faced from Jofra Archer for six and not letting up thereafter, racing to 37 from just 22 balls. He was given a life on 31, in an eventful set of five from Akeal Hosein. The England man went 4, 4, 6 before the notorious bucket hands of Kieron Pollard sprung a leak at long-on and granted Jacks a reprieve.
Curran and Cox both made sprightly 25s, but their two dismissals book-ended a mini collapse for last year’s champions. They lost 4-9 across nine balls to leave themselves 102-6 with one quarter of their innings to come.
Step up Tom Curran, the hero of last year’s final. The elder of the Curran brothers sparkled with an eleven-ball 24 to lift up Invincibles to 147-9.
It was a total that may have left both sides fancying their chances of winning
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going into the second half of the match – hovering around the average score for men’s games at the venue but also requiring the highest successful chase in
The Hundred’s history at Lord’s.
Either way, Brave wanted a quick start in the powerplay and while James Vince and Alex Davies took them to 18-0 after the first ten balls they struggled to accelerate away.
By the time Adam Zampa delivered his first set of five, Brave were looking at an increasingly demanding equation that required 100 runs from 65 balls.
Jacks then delivered with the ball to remove James Vince, before Nathan Sowter dismissed James Coles.
Du Plooy and Evans then put Brave well back in the game – 53 needed from 30 – before Mahmood came back into
Dubois
By John Kelly
Greenwich’s Dubois, 26, is the IBF champion but
attack to deliver three fatal blows to Brave and with it take Oval Invincibles to The Hundred trophy.
“I don’t want to sound arrogant but we just knew from the start we’d win. I don’t know what it was,” Mahmood said.
“I really wanted to use this competition to try and get back in the England whiteball side. I haven’t played that much redball cricket, I’ve still got to get my body used to that. If I can get back into that white-ball team, that is my main target.”
Invincibles captain Sam Billings added: “Amazing. Just a real team effort throughout the tournament, probably even better than last year. It didn’t go all our way and that’s the strength of the group.
“Saqib Mahmood came and changed the game with that set of ten.”
By Sports Reporter
TooLey STreeT’S Tokei Club have claimed gold and bronze at the British masters Judo Competition.
The club sent a handful of its most experienced older players to the UK judo Centre of Excellence in Walsall. This event was the highlight of the judo domestic calendar for judo veterans (35 years-plus) with competitors travelling from across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to compete. Fighters were grouped by weight and age and the tournament organisers permitted the competitors to
only because Oleksandr Usyk - who controversially beat Dubois last year - vacated the belt for a rematch with Tyson Fury. After losing to Usyk, Dubois (20-2) defeated Jarrell Miller and then Filip Hrgovic in Saudi Arabia. The only other loss of Dubois’ professional career
Hak: ‘I apologise to supporters’
By John Kelly
duLwiCh hamLeT’S up-and-down start to the season was summed up by hakan hayrettin apologising to supporters after their 3-3 against whitehawk at Champion hill at the weekend.
Dulwich were 1-0 behind when Luke Wanadio missed a penalty. Danny Mills’ double looked to have turned the game around, only for the visitors to come back to lead 3-2.
Wanadio made up for this earlier miss when he equalised in the 84th minute.
The Hamlet lost their opening game of the season 3-2 at Wingate & Finchley before Wanadio scored a 99th-minute penalty to beat Hendon 2-1 in their second match.
But Hayrettin’s side couldn’t follow that up with another victory, leaving the boss in bad form afterwards.
“Firstly we need to apologise to the supporters because that’s nowhere near what we expect to see at Champion Hill,” Hayrettin said. “Nowhere near it, and I apologise.
“I love this tournament,” Zampa said. “Days like today - the way Lord’s put the day on, the women’s game before us - it is a really good event.”
Evans didn’t hide his disappointment.
He said: “I’m gutted to be honest. It is the third year in a row [losing in the final]. All credit has to go to Oval Invincibles, they are a great team and have been for the last two years.”
Meanwhile, in The Hundred women’s, London Spirit, who defeated Oval Invincibles in the Eliminator, won a thriller against Welsh Fire by four wickets.
Spirit needed 116 to win, and it came down to four needed from the last three balls before Deepti Sharma hit Hayley Matthews for six.
“The fish always stinks from the head, and I’m the head, and I can’t accept that and neither should they. I know we scored three goals but I thought we let the fans down.
“Not good enough for me, and I’ve told them so in no uncertain terms, they’ve got to do better if they’re going to be representing this football club.
“I set my stall out early with what I want them to do and I’m not going to change my mind on how I want us to do things. There seemed to be a lethargy about us in the first 20, 25 minutes and that’s not what we expect to see.
“But we didn’t lose the game. We only missed the penalty. We score the penalty we win the game 4-3. But we’ve got to do better for our supporters, in my opinion.” Dulwich travel to Chatham Town this Saturday for a 3pm kick-off.
weigh in the evening before. This is helpful as it can be harder for older fighters to keep their weight.
Rob Edwards represented Tokei in the U73kg category for those over 50 and Fred Itiose in the +100kg heavyweight category for the same 50+ age bracket.
Itiose now mostly coaches and referees, giving back to the sport, so he was somewhat rusty in terms of his competitive practice. Itiose was however fortunate to get a bye in the first round, before quickly dispatching his opponents in the semi-final and final within the time limit to walk away with the gold medal.
was against Joe Joyce in 2020. “I’m the underdog because I have to prove myself and beating him and winning this next fight will set me as a legit champion. I’m raring to go. This is everything. The big opportunity,” Dubois said. “Win by any means necessary but a stoppage
Edwards was in a much larger group in his category. He was returning to competitive judo after a two-year absence due to a knee injury, but had been diligently training for the previous six months. Edwards battled through the day losing to the eventual gold and silver medallists as he picked up bronze.
Tokei Judo Club train in a purpose-built dojo off Tooley Street on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays with Brazilian Ju Jitsu (BJJ) training on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. They are a club with a sizeable proportion of more mature male and female players returning to the sport. New players are always very welcome.
is definitely what I’m after, a good stoppage and a statement victory, that’s what I’m all about.
“Very confident, very sure and happy and ready to do the business. I’m just raring to go.” Joshua’s last fight was a second-round stoppage of Francis Ngannou in March.
danieL duBoiS says he will be a “legit champion” if he beats anthony Joshua at wembley next month.
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Saqib Mahmood ripped the stuffing out of Brave
Fred Itiose, left, and Rob Edwards
Oval Invincibles (147-9) beat Southern Brave (130-7) by 17 runs
Sam Billings lifts the trophy
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By John Kelly
naThan JoneS explained what was behind his exuberant celebration after Luke Berry scored an injurytime winner against Leyton orient at The valley last weekend.
Jones sprinted down the line after summer signing Berry pounced on Chuks Aneke’s flick before slotting a low shot into the bottom-left corner.
The Addicks have won both their opening League One games of the new season 1-0.
“I thought we were excellent. I really did,” Jones said. “Leyton Orient are a decent side. They finished above us last year. We knew it was going to be a tough game, but I thought we were excellent start to finish. They have threats, they made it difficult early on. You have to be patient, you have to trust your structure, trust your team.
“We didn’t change, we just kept at it. Just a little bit more quality and it could have been more. We’ve had better chances, we’ve had better situations. The physicality, the aggression and the intensity that we played with – I was delighted.”
Jones brought in Berry on a free transfer from his former cub Luton Town.
Jones said: “It’s what he does. I paid £250,000 for him in 2017. He has produced that type of performance, that type of goal, that type of threat since I’ve known him.
“When he became available, it was a zero-brainer. The boy, he has class. He’s a class midfield player. There’s no better at timing, technique and everything he’s got. What a wonderful, wonderful player. I’m delighted for him. I’m delighted for everyone, I thought there were some monumental performances - Lloyd Jones, Kayne Ramsay.
“We had that athleticism to really, really be a strong side. I’m delighted with the performance. Obviously the win is everything and then the manner was fantastic as well.
“We’re a 100-minute team, and that’s what we’ve got to do. I know sometimes the crowd get frustrated, but it’s not going to be easy to win games. Winning football games is difficult, it’s tough, as this football club has found out for a long time.
“I thank the board, I thank the owners for backing us and getting players in early.
We’ve been able to put that work into 95 per cent of what we want to do. We’ve had 95 per cent availability over pre-season.
“We’ve been aggressive, we’ve worked them hard, they’ve been in a good place, they’ve been away. We’ve had the odd loss which we’ve had to come back from, we’ve had a wonderful performance, but we felt we were ready going into the league.
“That’s credit to everyone at the football
club. It’s only two games, but you couldn’t ask for a better start. Two wins – however they come, they come – and we believe we’re going to get better.”
Jones punched the air towards the home support after celebrating with his players.
“I’m in twelve hours a day, sleepless nights, I stay away from family, don’t go on holidays,” Jones said. “I do all these things to dedicate my life for those moments. So I’m not just going to sit down and be
very reserved. That’s not me as a person. I want to join in, that’s part and parcel of the week’s work that we’ve done.”
It was a second successive league clean sheet for another summer signing, goalkeeper Will Mannion.
Jones said: “Will Mannion has had a tough time over recent weeks. People won’t know what’s gone on with Will Mannion. What a credit he is to him and his family. I’m so proud of him.”
Ravens will keep feet on ground
By John Kelly
BromLey BoSS andy woodman insisted Bromley wouldn’t be “getting carried away” after their 2-0 South London derby win over afC wimbledon maintained their perfect start to the League Two season last weekend.
Michael Cheek and Corey Whitely scored in either half as Bromley won their first-ever Football League game at Hayes Lane.
The Ravens avenged their 2-1 defeat to Johnnie Jackson’s side in the first round of the EFL Cup last week.
“It sounds easier than it was. We have had to graft in both games and be professional and workmanlike, which we are,” Woodman said.
“I’m delighted with the result and the clean sheets, but we’re not getting carried away. It’s very early doors. We’re taking care of our business.
“We knew they were going to be strong in the air. We knew they were going to put balls in our box.
“You have to make sure in those moments that you have to step up to the plate and they did.
“I’m delighted, delighted for them.”
“They were more clinical than us in
JoneS getS berry on top
the defining moments,” Jackson said.
“I’m disappointed with the goals that they scored.
“The first one came from a transition that they’re really good at. We knew that we’d face that and they’d have a lot of the ball, so to get done like that, we’re disappointed as a group.
“The lad was allowed to travel too far with the ball in the build-up to their second goal. You get a tackle in higher up the pitch to prevent that.”
The Ravens travel to Bradford City on Saturday.
The Dons host Wycombe Wanderers.
'Sleepless nights’ worth it as summer signing delivers
Berry was thrilled with his winner. “I’m buzzing,” he said. “The main thing was to get the win. We feel like we’re in a good place at the moment. A nice 1-0 win away from home and a win 1-0 at home as well, so if we can keep that up for another 44 games, we’re flying!
“It’s more instinct. There were a few chances first half where it bounced to me, I’ve had a go and it’s got blocked. But I knew if I keep on making the same kind of runs,
they’ll switch off and eventually they did.” Charlton host Bolton Wanderers on Saturday.
Jones added: “We’ll enjoy this [Saturday night], and then we’ll start preparing [Sunday]. That’s the nature of the business,. “Bolton are one of the favourites. They’ve got a good squad, they’ve recruited well. It’s going to be a tough game, we know that. But let’s enjoy tonight and then we’ll have six days to lead into that.”
Romeo thankful
By John Kelly
romeo Lavia thanked Chelsea and the medical staff after he finally made his full debut in the Blues’ 2-0 defeat to manchester City at Stamford Bridge last weekend.
Erling Haaland scored the opener in the eighteenth minute and former Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic added the second six minutes from time.
Lavia had only made one substitute appearance since his £60million move from Southampton last summer after injury problems.
“I’m extremely grateful for the club
and the medical staff after my struggles last season,” Lavia said.
“Pre-season helped me to get here today and I’m just grateful to be back with the team. I don’t really want to speak about my time injured but it’s never easy. No one wants to be injured. From there you just have to see the positives and be ready.”
He added: “I think there are a lot of positives to take from this game, we had a lot of chances,. We felt like we had the chance to get on top but it didn’t happen. They were clinical, but we had the chance to come back at times. When you play against good teams you know that these types of things can happen.”
Luke Berry scored in the 92nd minute
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Saturday’s latest effort was an early goal of the season contender
eXcLuSive
By Paul Green
dunCan waTmore admits to having mixed emotions following his spectacular finish at Bristol City.
The Lions star popped up in the box on 64 minutes to volley Millwall in front for the first time after earlier secondhalf efforts from Romain Esse and Tom Bradshaw wiped out the home side’s 2-0 interval advantage.
But sadly it wasn’t to be enough in a topsy-turvy game which eventually finished in a 4-3 loss for Watmore’s side, leaving the midfielder to reflect afterwards on what might have been. He told our paper: “I really enjoyed scoring. It was a bit different to some of the other goals I’ve scored before.
“I obviously enjoyed it a hell of a lot more at the time because of the situation in the game where we had just gone 3-2 up. We had so much momentum and were feeling so good at that point.
“It was obviously disappointing to not turn that into a positive result. We were all very frustrated not to do so because we know we’ve played well enough in these two games to some away with a lot more points than we have done.”
Watmore added: “We are frustrated with that. But we also know if we keep doing the right things, and tidy up on a couple of things, then the results will start coming.
“We have put in good performances in all three games so far.
“I know it is a results business and results matter, of course they do, but
Harris: Massey deal should inspire others
eXcLuSive
By Paul Green
aLfie maSSey’S new contract will give millwall’s academy youngsters something to aim for, according to den boss neil harris.
The 18-year-old has been on the bench for both Championship games this season and made a senior starting debut in last Tuesday’s Carabao Cup success at Portsmouth.
Following that match, the young midfielder capped a memorable week on Friday morning by penning an upgraded deal with the Lions.
Bristol city strike maintains fine scoring start
for me if we keep putting in good performances, then the results do come.
“I think we’ve looked really dangerous and created a lot of chances. We have been playing well and have got some really good players, so I’m feeling very positive about it.
“At the same time we know it is up to us to translate that into results.”
Results in the two opening Championship games might not have been ideal, but Watmore’s scoring form has certainly been a big plus coming on the back of his brace against Watford the previous week.
However, the experienced 30-yearold is struggling to put his finger on why the goals are currently flying in.
He said: “I don’t know really. I’m obviously enjoying the way the
manager is and how we play on the pitch.
“Neil has given me that freedom to go and express myself in the final third and get in different areas of the pitch, which I’m very grateful for.
“I do really enjoy scoring goals. When it is going in the back of the net, I’m always very happy.”
Watmore added: “You go through periods where it doesn’t and you go through periods where it might go your way like right now.
“You always enjoy that but I also know every game is different and you’ve just got to keep cracking on by taking it one game at a time.
“The main thing is to keep working on the things that have helped you to get there. Some days it goes in like it has been recently, which I am grateful for.”
Debutants have ball as QPR fight back
By John Kelly
marTi CifuenTeS was thrilled with queens park rangers’ second-half fightback in their 2-2 draw against Sheffield United last weekend.
It looked like it was going to be a humbling opening day in the Championship for the R’s when Gustavo Hamer and Kieffer Moore had the hosts 2-0 up at half-time.
Jimmy Dunne headed in debutant Karamoko Dembele’s corner on 55 minutes before Jack Colback was sent off after a second yellow card seven minutes from time.
But the ten men rallied again and another payer on his debut, Koki Saito, set up Lyndon Dykes for the 88th-
minute equaliser.
“It was definitely a game with two halves.” Cifuentes said.
“The first one was very disappointing because we knew that was the kind of start we could expect from Sheffield United in terms of putting us under pressure.
“They have got a striker who is very good at holding the ball, but as well running in behind, flicking on.
“It is a team that has just come down from the Premier League, first game at home, big expectations, so that is the kind of start you expect.
“Unfortunately, we did not cope with that. I would say the first half was not very good and all the things we missed in the first half, we had in the second.
“We were more dynamic on the ball, we were more fluid in possession, we had the capacity to challenge in one-v-ones in areas that we wanted to challenge, breaking the first line of pressure, creating chances, there was definitely a big difference.”
Cifuentes added: “We signed Koki because he has this capacity in one-vones, in the last third he is very dynamic, he can use both feet so it is not easy for the defenders to defend against him because he can go both sides, he is good at making assists and breaking lines as well.
“I am happy for him and Kader [Dembele], who both had good influences on the game.
“I am very satisfied with both of them
as they have only been here for a few days, and been shown a lot of clips and their heads were probably close to exploding with all the information they got!
“They are good players and hopefully they will help us a lot.
“We are bringing in players who are very new to this league, players who will need some time to adapt and to be in their best shape because they are coming from pre-season or a few days of holiday in the case of Koki.
“We need to be realistic about expectations on those guys and on the team because we are a team in a transition period.”
QPR host Plymouth Argyle at 12.30pm this Saturday.
Millwall’s manager knows it is still early days for the teenager and is eager to point out Massey’s involvement in the first-team will be gradual.
But the decision to offer fresh terms will give renewed hope to other kids trying to break through, as well as possibly giving some of those who moved on food for thought.
Harris told our paper: “Alfie would love as a Millwall supporter to be starting every game for Millwall, but he also knows that he has played a very limited amount of U21s football.
“He knows his pathways with us. What we wanted to do as a football club is reward that and show that pathway, not just to him but to the other lads.
“We’ve had contractual issues over the summer where maybe some lads thought the grass was greener on the other side. Well more fool you – look at Alfie Massey.
“He has committed to the football club, he believes in the football club and wants to be here.
“I gave him his opportunity, as I promised the young lads would get their opportunity when they deserve it. He has took it and signed a new threeyear contract for the football club.
“He deserves it because I believe in him, we believe in him and we want to see him flourish.”
Fulham agree Berge deal
By John Kelly
fuLham have agreed a deal to sign Burnley midfielder Sander Berge.
The Cottagers offered £20million plus £5million in add-ons for the Manchester United target. Norway international Berge, 26, was scheduled to have a medical this week.
He was left out of Burnley’s first two Championship games of the season.
Berge was one of Burnley’s best players last season after joining from Sheffield United for £15million, though he couldn’t help the Clarets avoid an immediate relegation back to the Championship.
Fulham boss Marco Silva was also interested in a deal for United’s Scott McTominay after Joao Palhinha left for Bayern Munich in a £45million deal this summer.
raheem cauSeS a Ster England international’s Chelsea future in doubt after ‘camp’ issue ultimatum
By John Kelly
fuLham have agreed a deal to sign Joachim anderson from Crystal Palace for £30million.
The 28-year-old Denmark international was set to have a medical on Wednesday ahead of a return to Craven Cottage.
Andersen made 31 Premier League appearances and scored once on loan with the Cottagers from Lyon on 202021.
Former Twente and Sampdoria centre-back Andersen joined the Eagles for £15million in the summer of 2021 and has made 105 appearances in the top flight, scoring three times.
Fulham targeted Andersen this summer after Tosin Adarabioyo left for Chelsea and Tim Ream for Charlotte FC in MLS in the United States.
Andersen’s regular centre-back partner Marc Guehi has also been subject of multiple bids from Newcastle United. Eagles Chairman Steve Parish said recently he thought it was unlikely the club would sell both players this summer.
By John Kelly
enZo mareSCa has failed to clarify whether raheem Sterling has a future at the club after the england international’s representatives caused controversy last weekend by demanding the Blues clear up where their client stands.
Maresca left Sterling, 29, out of his match-day squad for their opening Premier League game of the season against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge, which they lost 2-0.
Maresca currently has more than 40 senior players in his squad and can only pick 20 on match-days.
“I want Raheem Sterling but we have 30 players, there is no space for all of them so some have to leave,” Maresca said.
“The manager has to make some decisions.
“Sometimes players don’t like it, that’s normal. Just a technical decision, no more than that.
With Raheem, we will clarify in the next days.”
After Sterling had been left out at the weekend, his camp released a statement which said:
“Raheem Sterling is contracted to Chelsea Football Club for the next three years.
“He returned to England two weeks early to conduct individual training, and has had a positive pre-season under the new coach, who he has developed a good working relationship with.
“He is committed, as ever, to delivering at the highest level for Chelsea FC and the fans, who he holds in high regard, and given his inclusion in official club pre-match material this week, our expectation was that Raheem would be involved in this weekend’s fixture in some capacity.
“As a camp, we have always had positive dialogue with, and assurance from, Chelsea FC in relation to Raheem’s future at the Blues, so we look forward to gaining clarity on the situation.
“Until then, we will continue to support Raheem’s desire to start the new season positively.”
Palace have been linked with a move for 24-year-old centre-back Maxence Lacroix from boss Oliver Glasner’s former club Wolfsburg.
By John Kelly
CrySTaL paLaCe midfielder Killian phillips is set to move to St mirren.
Phillips, 22, will initially join the Scottish Premiership side on loan, according to the Daily Record.
Saints then have an obligation to buy next summer and have agreed a contract until 2027 with Phillips.
Phillips joined the Eagles from League of Ireland side Drogheda United in the summer of 2022. He has made one appearance for the club, in a 2-0 EFL Cup win at Oxford United in 2022.
Phillips spent last season on loan at League One Wycombe Wanderers and Scottish Premiership side Aberdeen.
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