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MP back in the Labour party

Neil Coyle has spent 16 months in the political wilderness after 'racist rant'

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By Herbie Russell Local MP Neil Coyle has had the whip restored after being suspended from the Labour Party.

The MP for Bermondsey and Old Southwark has been excluded from the party ever since a foul-mouthed, drunken rant in Parliament's Stranger’s Bar in February last year. This means Coyle, who has been an independent for over sixteen months, is officially a Labour representative once again. The MP told the paper: "The processes have all concluded and I’ve taken my punishment. I know I let alcohol get the better of me and am glad to now be fifteen months into not drinking at all. "I feel much better and will continue serving our community as a Labour MP again, as elected three times by local people." In March, an independent parliamentary expert panel found that Coyle, who was elected in 2015, breached harassment policy in two separate incidents in February. The first saw a “drunken” Coyle tell a parliamentary assistant to “f*ck off” and call them a “c*nt” in Stranger’s Bar on January 31, 2022. The report upheld the parliamentary assistant’s complaint of harassment, which was said to be “so loud that the bar fell silent”. The second incident, occurring one day later, also in Stranger’s Bar, saw Mr Coyle direct abuse at a parliamentary journalist with “racial overtones”, the report says. Coyle joked to Business Insider journalist Henry Dyer that Barry Gardiner, who had received £500,000 from a suspected Chinese agent, had taken money from ‘Fu Manchu’ – a fictional Chinese supervillain. When the journalist told Coyle he was British-Chinese, Coyle reportedly said he could tell because he looked like he’d “been giving Renminbi” - to Barry Gardiner. Remnmibi is the Chinese currency. A parliamentary report upheld a complaint of harassment and Coyle was suspended

from the House of Commons for five days. In the second incident, Coyle was found to have “used abusive language with racial overtones”. Coyle has apologised for the outbursts. He has since explained that the incidents were driven by his alcoholism - which saw him drinking twelve pints a day. According to Labour sources, the party's Chief Whip Alan Campbell is said to have taken Coyle’s behaviour “extremely seriously.” He has apparently been clear to him that the behaviour described in the reports is completely unacceptable. MILLWALL EXCLUSIVE

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Campbell is said to have been reassured by Coyle having undertaken two programmes regarding managing alcohol. Coyle no longer drinks alcohol and, in an interview following his suspension, said: "The truth is, if I’d continued drinking, I may not have survived and that is a very scary thought with a six-year-old daughter.” The Labour grassroots movement Momentum, which was an important force during Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership, has slammed Coyle’s return to the party. In a statement, it said: “The NEC must immediately move to bar Neil Coyle from standing as a Labour candidate at the next

election.” The Labour Party has been criticised by some for appearing to block left-wing candidates from standing as candidates such as Maurice Mcleod who was banned from being a candidate in Peckham and Camberwell. Momentum added: “This shameful act exposes a system which is not fit for purpose. When loyalists can engage in such abhorrent behaviour and be punished with nothing more than a slap on the wrist, the Starmer leadership’s claims to independent and robust disciplinary processes lie in tatters.”

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By Herbie Russell doGs cRaviNG enlightenment will receive sacred blessings at the Jamyang Buddhist centre open day in kennington.

Pooches, who many Buddhists believe can suffer spiritually, will be read mantras and shown images of Buddha on Sunday, June 11. The practice comes from the belief that animals are sentient beings capable of suffering as much as humans. Freddie Jenkins, Gateway Education Coordinator at the Jamayang Centre, said: “It’s quite a traditional thing - especially in our lineage”. He said Kyabie Lama Zopa Rinochie, the group's late spiritual leader and a lama at the Gelug school, was a personal advocate of the practice. “He would bless animals at every opportunity. We’d go to an event and he'd spend more time with the dog,” he said. The centre is conducting the blessings as part of its open day which aims to introduce more local people to the organisation. Asked how easily distracted dogs can be persuaded to engage in divine contemplation, Freddie said: “Treats help. It’s best to have a dog biscuit in hand while saying the mantra so the dog is alert and is hearing the mantra. “They probably can’t understand what’s happening but it’s hopefully going in in one or another shape or form.” There will also be film screenings, tours, a climate crisis talk and a ‘How to Meditate Session’. Writer and journalist Vicki Mackenzie

will also give a talk about influential Buddhist women, such as Tenzin Palmo. Tenzin, a British-born Buddhist, famously spent twelve years living in a

remote Himalayan cave, with three of those years spent in a strict meditation retreat. The Jamayang Buddhist Centre follows the Gelug school of thought - which places

great emphasis on study as a way of improving well-being. It was founded in Finsbury Park in 1978 and has been at the Old Courthouse in Kennington since 1995.

The open day is at the Jamyang Buddhist Centre, The Old Courthouse, 43 Renfrew Rd, SE11, from 10am to 4.30pm, with dog blessings taking place from 2pm to 2.30pm.

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Air pollution can affect all aspects of our health throat, our lungs and our heart - increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease. Those recovering from heart attacks or pregnant women are particularly vulnerable, as are people with existing lung conditions like COPD or asthma: “Someone who has mild asthma can be tipped over into having life-threatening episodes.” The ULEZ expansion will help to take the most highly polluting vehicles off the road. Professor Grigg said: “This is about every child achieving their full potential, and air pollution is interfering with that.”

He adds that we are only beginning to understand the extent of the impact of air pollution: “There are children in our clinics who wouldn’t have asthma if they hadn’t had that exposure. He added: “We need action at a scale that covers where most of the population live. “The central zone has shown the ULEZ is feasible and has been a success, but we need to do something to help protect the health of all Londoners, so it makes logical sense to me to extend that as far as is feasible.”

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As one of the leading paediatricians in the country studying the effects of air pollution, Jonathan Grigg, Professor of Paediatric Respiratory and Environmental Medicine at Queen Mary University, London is at the forefront of research into how air pollution affects us all. Jonathan has welcomed the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) from August this year across all London boroughs to help clear the air and improve health He says air pollution can impact our eyes, nose and

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FUNERAL OF MUCH-LOVED BERMONDSEY CAMPAIGNER By Kevin Quinn The funeral of much-loved community campaigner Coral Newell will take place later this month, on Thursday, June 15.

Battle-hardened activist Coral, who served the communities of Bermondsey and Rotherhithe for over half a century, sadly passed away last month. The 87-year-old’s sudden death will be felt by many of area’s veteran political figures and the countless families she has helped, in what was a life-long mission for the Rotherhitheborn campaigner.

A Labour stalwart, the former councillor - who headed up the Beormund Community Centre until its closure just after the pandemic, died unexpectedly in her flat on the Southwark Park Road Estate. She is equally well-known for setting up an annual Christmas Day dinner for the area’s lonely pensioners, which she did for over 40 years. The funeral will leave F.A. Albin's funeral home at 12noon, before making its way to St Mary’s Church in Rotherhithe for a service at 1pm and then on to Honor Oak Crematorium for 2.30pm.

'High-ranking' policeman sacked for allegedly taking illegal drugs after investigators searched his home By Herbie Russell A “high-ranking” southeast London police officer, who allegedly bought and took illegal substances, and 'attended drugfuelled gatherings', has been sacked.

When police searched Detective Inspector Warren Arter’s home in 2018, they reportedly discovered drug paraphernalia like 'metal straws and mini scales'. The officer, who was attached to South East Command covering Lewisham, Greenwich and Bexley, was dismissed and banned from policing on Wednesday, May 24, following a threeday misconduct hearing. An Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) spokesperson said there was “no place… for officers who do not respect and adhere to the laws they are expected to uphold”. DI Arter was first arrested by the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) in December 2016. Officers seized his mobile phone and iPad and allegedly found evidence, in the form of images and text messages, of him possessing drugs. The Met Police said Arter was suspended from the force in 2017. An IOPC investigation began in 2018. In October 2018, the IOPC searched Arter’s home and allegedly seized metal straws and mini scales bearing traces of cocaine. They are also said to have found a grip seal bag containing traces of MDMA. The Met said DI Arter was taken into

custody, where he tested positive for cocaine, and was interviewed under caution. He declined to answer any questions during the interview. In June 2020, the IOPC advised that DI Arter face a hearing over alleged gross misconduct. The case was referred to the Crown Prosecution Service which decided 'not to authorise charges'. During the misconduct hearing, the panel heard evidence that Arter purchased and consumed controlled drugs. He was also accused of failing to intervene when attending gatherings where drugs were openly consumed. The panel also heard he did not take action when he was aware a man he knew was providing drugs to a woman in exchange for sex. It decided that DI Arter was guilty of gross misconduct and had breached police standards. This paper asked why the misconduct hearing only concluded in 2023 some five years after Arter’s alleged misconduct. A Met Police spokesperson confirmed there had been a delay but said it could not elaborate why because it was “personal info”. IOPC Regional Director Mel Palmer said: “There can be no place in policing for officers who do not respect and adhere to the laws they are expected to uphold. “It is right this officer has been placed on the College of Policing barred list, meaning he cannot work in policing.”

Police pointed a Taser at a 90-year-old woman and put a spit hood on her head in Peckham By Herbie Russell

A 90-year-old woman was handcuffed, made to wear a spit hood and had a Taser pointed at her during a “distressing” police encounter in Peckham.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating the incident - which allegedly left the woman with “cuts and bruises”. A Met Police officer has been suspended and has lost his right to use a Taser. Five other officers have been placed on restricted duties, meaning they don't interact with the public. The woman was never arrested and was taken to King’s College Hospital. MP for Camberwell and Peckham Harriet Harman, who has been working with the woman’s family, said the incident was “worrying”. She has called for police to stop using Tasers on the elderly. Southwark Police Commander Seb Adjei-Addoh said there were “questions that need to be answered”. According to the Met Police, officers were called to an address following reports of a disturbance between a woman and her carer on Tuesday, May

9. A police spokesperson said: “Officers attended and identified a 90-year-old lady who was distressed. “After officers attempted to engage with her, she was restrained using handcuffs and a spit hood applied after it was alleged one officer was spat at. “During the course of the incident, an officer issued a red-dot challenge with their Taser but did not discharge it.” The IOPC began its investigation on May 17. It has received a complaint from a member of the public about “the level of force” used and injuries the woman reportedly sustained to her wrists and arm. MP Harman said: “When Tasers were first introduced I don’t think any of us thought that they would be used on elderly women suffering from dementia. And I think what we need now is proper guidance on not using Tasers on the elderly." The MP highlighted a recent case in Australia where a 95-year-old woman died after being Tasered at a care home. The spit hood placed on the woman in Peckham has also caused some consternation. The hoods are mesh breathable sacks

placed on people to prevent them from biting or spitting. Not all police forces use them and campaign group Liberty has previously described them as “cruel and degrading”. Detective Chief Superintendent Seb Adjei-Addoh, who is in charge of policing in Southwark, said: “There are limits to what I am able to say in relation to this incident given it is now subject to an IOPC investigation, however it is clear that this will have been a distressing experience for the lady involved and that the circumstances raise a number of questions that need to be answered. “While I do not wish to pre-judge this process, officers know that they must be able to justify any use of force or restraint and we will expect that of the officers involved in this incident. They also know that we expect them to show compassion and to adjust their approach in real time according to the circumstances they are faced with. “I am committed to transparency in relation to this incident. I am already in contact with our key partners and will keep them, and those directly involved, informed as our enquiries progress.”

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Man arrested after reports of broken bottle attack on woman with her child in Bermondsey By Herbie Russell Police have arrested a man suspected of attacking a woman with a broken bottle, and threatening a child, on Southwark Park Road.

Officers were called to the road, otherwise known as The Blue, at 6.48pm on Wednesday, May 24. They found the suspect, aged in his twenties, who had been detained by members of the public, and arrested him on suspicion of grievous bodily

harm (GBH). He was taken to hospital as a precaution. The woman, aged in her twenties, was also taken to hospital. Police said her injuries were considered non life-threatening and the child did not sustain any physical injuries. A Met Police spokesperson said: "Police were called at 18:48hrs to Southwark Park Road after a man was alleged to have attacked a woman with a broken bottle and threatened a child. "Officers responded immediately and arrested a man, aged in his 20s, who

had been detained by members of the public. "He was arrested on suspicion of GBH. He was taken to hospital as a precaution. "The woman, aged in her 20s, was taken to hospital. Her injuries are not life-threatening. The child did not sustain any physical injuries. "An investigation to establish what happened is now ongoing." Anyone who can help police with their enquiries should call 101 ref CAD 6726/24 May.

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Disabled coach wins award for his tireless dedication to making sports inclusive for all

By Isabel Ramirez

A Lewisham-based volunteer with autism, who helps people with disabilities play sports, has been recognised for his hard work with an award.

Alex Blayden first started coaching at a multi-sports club for people with disabilities when he was just 16 years old. "I've always loved to play sports," he said, "but this gave me the chance to coach people who might need extra help." Alex, who is autistic, went from being a member of Club Southwark in Elephant and Castle, run by the Disability Sports Coach charity, to taking on the role of a volunteer. This involved supporting disabled club members to participate in activities. The 24-year-old has been recognised for his efforts, with a Southwark Stars award for Disabled Volunteer of the Year. "It's great to be noticed just doing my job - I'm looking forward to collecting it." Alex’s tireless volunteering has also resulted in him landing a role as paid coach. "I’m very happy to be a paid coach," he said. "It shows my confidence in my abilities and that I can do a great job.” Alex added: “I like delivering sports sessions and adapting sports so that everyone can play. It's good to give members tactics and techniques to improve their performance too. “Disabled people need to be able to play sports, not just non-disabled people. “They need to practise sport with friends just like anyone else – when you’re playing sport you never feel alone.”

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Peter Ackred, CEO of Disability Sports Coach said: “We are thrilled that Alex has won the Community Southwark Disabled Volunteer of the Year award. “He has been simply extraordinary as a volunteer and made a fantastic contribution to the success of Club

Southwark. “Alex has grown in confidence and ability, achieving his Inclusive Activity Leader qualification and becoming a paid coach in his own right. “He started his journey with us as a volunteer and now he has a career, which shows that volunteering is not

only rewarding but can lead to great things.” The Castle Leisure Centre-based club is open to people with physical and learning disabilities, as well as sensory needs. It is one of ten award-winning inclusive sports clubs run by Disability Sports Coach across London.

£1 million government funding boost to help children with special needs

By Herbie Russell

Children and young adults with special educational needs and disabilities will benefit from a £1 million government funding boost.

Denmark Hill station hopes hit buffers

By Isabel Ramirez Denmark Hill was almost crowned the UK's best-loved station after getting over 7000 votes in an online competition.

Southwark Council secured the package from the Department for Education. It will fund ‘short breaks’ - activities for young disabled people which give carers a much-needed break. They allow children to develop important activities and make new friends. The activities will take place from April 1 to 2023 to March 31 2024. Councillor Evelyn Akoto, Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing, said: “Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive and experience the joy of childhood, regardless of their unique abilities. “This latest funding injection supports our commitment to enriching the lives of families with

children with special educational needs and, where possible, providing periodical respite to their parents and careers who fully commit themselves to their wellbeing.” The council will deliver the activities alongside local organisations such as the Cherry Garden School, Bede House, Southwark Independent Voice and Southwark’s Children and Family Centres. Sessions include free stay-andplay sessions which allow different families to connect with each other, creating a network of support for children with autism and behavioural ot communication challenges. There will also be more support sessions during school holidays and weekends, new special interest clubs for those aged sixteen to 25 and improved leisure services. Further information about the activities available will be published on Southwark’s Local Offer website over the coming months.

Members play a variety of sports at the clubs including basketball, boccia, tennis and football. Alex is one of ten other winners of the 2023 Southwark Stars Awards run by Community Southwark which celebrates the volunteer champions of the borough.

The Camberwell-based station made it to the final along with Leamington Spa, but both were defeated by Wemyss Bay in Scotland, with 8403 votes. Denmark Hill got the second most votes at 7,441. Founded by the Rail Delivery Group, The World Cup of Stations is an annual contest that celebrates the best railway stations in the UK. This year, the competition shone a spotlight on the work of dedicated volunteers that support their stations through Community Rail. The winning Scottish station was praised for its vibrant, colourful community garden and station bookshop which were all developed by the volunteer group.

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Amber Rose Gill in new south London show

By Isabel Ramirez

TV personality and Love Island winner Amber Rose Gill will appear in a new show that gives three south London restaurants the chance to win £10,000.

Big Money Munch is the UK's first African & Caribbean cooking competition, where restaurateurs show off their culinary skills and go head to head to win a prize fund. The purpose of the four-part series is to shine a light on the diversity of black cultures up and down the country, whilst uncovering some hidden gems. In each episode, radio DJ and presenter Sian Anderson invites a celebrity friend out for dinner - with a twist. Hopping on the Big Money Munch bus, Sian and her guest go out for three meals, each one taking them into a different black-owned eatery across one city, before deciding which one is awarded the £10k prize. The first two episodes saw the bus go to Leeds and Bristol, before arriving in London for this week's, featuring TV personality and winner of Love Island season 5 Amber Rose Gill. They visited three Caribbean restaurants, all in south London namely Tribe in Streatham, East of Eden in Brixton and The Guava Kitchen in Forest Hill. Amber told us why she got involved:

Amber Rose Gill (far left ) with contestants in the show and Radio DJ and presenter Sian Anderson (pictured in the pink jumper) "Doing this job I always want to push people forward who might otherwise be overlooked. "I love that it's helping to promote black-owned businesses. "The money could really help someone out and even if they don't win, hopefully, the exposure from the show will generate interest in these restaurants." She added that it was great to venture into the cuisine of the area. "Where I live in London, there aren't many Caribbean

restaurants. And I'm a pescatarian so even though I'm Caribbean myself I don't actually eat a lot of the food as it's usually focused around meat. Luckily for her, the restaurants were vegan. "You don't usually associate Caribbean food with veganism but it really works." The owner of one of the restaurants featured told us she thought it was a 'hoax' at first. Jenny Campbell, who runs The Guava Kitchen said: "They messaged me on

Instagram asking if I'd be a part of the show - I thought it was a hoax." "I just thought it was just going to be an interview. It was nerve-wracking when I realised what it really was. On the £10k prize, she said if she won the money would go towards trying to get more customers, as like many food businesses, the cost-of-living crisis has had a strain on their business. "There's a lot more competition in terms of getting people in - and because we're a vegan restaurant as well, it's a struggle.

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waLworth Post oFFice to reoPen By Herbie Russell The waLwoRTh Road Post office will reopen this Thursday, restoring vitally needed services to roughly 40,000 people.

Customers were “left in the lurch” when the branch closed at very short notice in February after the operator resigned. Since then, disabled and elderly people have been forced to traipse as far London Bridge for some services. Elmington Estate Tenants’ and Residents’ Association Chair, Val Fenn, 81, who uses a wheelchair, had been gearing up to start a petition to get it reopened, and said she was “over the moon”. Reacting to the reopening announcement, she said: “That’s good news. I’m over the moon! People working on the high street like in Iceland were so desperate to get that Post Office open. They will be over the moon - they

Report said that 'opposition to LTNs' was likely to blame for slow progress EXCLUSIVE By Herbie Russell A CyCLiST campaign group has urged southwark council to crank up its Low Traffic neighbourhood (LTN) schemes - saying it’s "faltered” in recent years.

The London Cycling Campaign (LCC) said the council had done “very little” since 2020 - when it rolled out LTNs across Dulwich Village, Walworth and North Peckham. Southwark Council has hit back, citing its “ambitious plans to enhance the streets”, including 100 per cent controlled park zone (CPZ) coverage by August 2024. The LCC, a charity with more than 11,000 paying members, sees LTNs, which restrict motor traffic through certain areas, as vital to reducing motor traffic and making streets safer. Its recent report gave a damning assessment of the council’s commitment to LTNs. Southwark has LTN coverage of 35 per cent, the seventh most in London, and up a whopping 23 per cent since 2020. But the LCC says recent progress has been slow. Southwark Cyclists Coordinator Simon Saville said: “Southwark put in a large number in 2020 but since then they’ve done one, very little…. Where’s the ambition gone?” He compared its record to Lambeth. Both boroughs were voted in with strong Labour majorities in 2022. Mr Saville said Lambeth had capitalised on that victory by pressing ahead with more LTNs like one in Streatham. The commission coordinator added that an LTN was particularly needed in

really will.” Customers were stunned earlier this year when they arrived at the branch to find a biro-written sign saying the Post Office had closed indefinitely. The branch was one of the 84 per cent of Post Offices run by an independent business owner - but the operator had suddenly resigned. People like Val, who struggles with her mobility, had to reach new branches like the one on New Kent Road post office - half-a-mile away from the Walworth branch. James Tully, 66, from Walworth, said: “I used to pay my bills and collect my parcels there and now I’ve had to go far afield.” The reopened branch is in exactly the same place - 234 to 236 Walworth Road - and will still provide 52 hours of service per week. Nonetheless, there are still worries about how the closure of in-person services is impacting elderly people - a problem sometimes referred to as 'digital exclusion'.

Post Office customers Val Fenn and George Donovan

A study by the Digital Poverty Alliance found 26 per cent of those aged 75 and above had no internet access at home so rely on in-person services. But between January and April, Barclays bank branches on Tower Bridge Road and Walworth Road also closed. For people like Peter Donovan, 84, internet and telephone banking isn’t an option. “I’m not on the internet. It’s risky,

it’s took dodgy,” he said. Over the last seventeen years, successive governments have tried to restructure the Post Office to adapt it to modern customer needs. Between 2006 and 2007, the Post Office network lost £4 million a week, despite getting a £150 million yearly subsidy from the government. The then-Labour government closed

2,500 branches as part of huge a restructuring, while investing £150 million in other branches. In 2010, the coalition government announced it would end the programme of closures. Nowadays, 99.7% of the population live within three miles of a Post Office; and 4,000 branches are open seven days a week.

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The Walworth LTN when introduced in 2020. the area between North Peckham and Camberwell. The commission also urged Southwark Council to increase its network of safe cycle routes on main and side roads and install more secure cycle storage. The report said that slowed progress was “likely due to opposition to LTNs”. One example of this is the controversial Dulwich Village LTN, which some local residents say has isolated the elderly and disabled while increasing traffic along boundary roads. A spokesperson for anti-LTN camapign group One Dulwich said: "The London Cycling Campaign should stop telling Southwark Council what to do. "The reason the council may be slower

than LCC would like is because it has understandably met local community opposition to turning local residential roads into cycle tracks." Anti-LTN campaigner and previous Conservative candidate for Dulwich Village ward Clive Rates said: "Southwark should do the democratic thing and invest in public transport, not create more schemes that disrupt bus routes and burden main road residents with more pollution from LTN-displaced traffic." Southwark Council was recently forced to row back on a proposal to close Turney Road to traffic due to consultees’ opposition. Councillor James McAsh, Cabinet

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teacher charGed with More chiLd seX abuse criMes

By Herbie Russell

a TeacheR from east dulwich who pleaded guilty to child sex abuse crimes has been charged with an additional seventeen counts.

Matthew Smith, 34, was deputy head at the prestigious Thomas’s Prep School in Battersea – attended by Prince George and Princess Charlotte. His charges, however, relate to allegations of him commissioning the sexual abuse of children in India, via the internet, before he started working at the school. They include six counts of making and distributing over 120,000 indecent images of children (IIOC), which include category A material – the most serious. Smith, who is Oxford University educated according to his LinkedIn profile, was first arrested at his East Dulwich home on November 6 last year. He was charged with causing and inciting the sexual abuse of a child under thirteen, distributing IIOC in category A, and three counts of making IIOC in categories A-C. The teacher pleaded guilty to those charges days after his arrest and has been in custody ever since. On Tuesday, May 23, Smith was charged with seventeen more counts, including encouraging the rape of a child under thirteen, causing a child under thirteen to engage in sexual activity, and arranging the sexual abuse of a child. From 2017 to 2022, Smith spent the majority of this time living in Nepal and working at a school there, the NCA said. The charges relate to this period and

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involve the sexual abuse of children in India that Smith is suspected of commissioning. The investigation has found no evidence that Smith committed crimes against children based in Nepal or the UK. He moved back to the UK in July 2022. Following Smith’s November arrest, principals at Thomas’s Prep School shared a statement saying: “I do not for a minute underestimate the shocking and deeply concerning nature of this news. Our focus right now is on our pupils, parents and colleagues… please do not hesitate to contact any of the following members of our leadership team.” Responding to the most recent charges, Helen Dore, Senior Officer at the NCA, said: “Child sexual abuse committed online and across borders is a substantial threat to the UK, and it’s one the NCA is committed to tackling. “We are dedicated to pursuing the most dangerous offenders and to protecting any child who may be at risk, in the UK and across the globe.” Smith is due to appear at Southwark Crown Court on 20 June 2023.

Free music festival returns to Bankside

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andrew Marr's art Goes on disPLay in berMondsey By Herbie Russell foRMeR BBc Political editor andrew Marr is displaying his art at a Bermondsey exhibition.

The Eames Fine Art gallery on Bermondsey Street is presenting ‘New Work’ - comprising over 100 new abstract drawings and a selection of oil canvases. Although best known for his sparkling journalism career, Marr describes art as “a refuge from the madness of politics”. He has also says drawing has aided his recovery from a stroke he suffered in 2013. Andrew Marr said: “This is a show of oil paintings and works on paper done at a time in my life when I have been far busier than I expected, working on an LBC politics show and as political editor of the New Statesman.” The popular radio host is known for employing “vibrant colours and playful motifs [that] burst from their frames” and drawing with “drive, sensitivity and honesty”. According to the Eames Art Gallery, his works, which are selling for up to £5,000, are already flying off the walls. “As ever, the art has been a refuge from the surface madness of politics; there is no

One of Marr’s pieces time in the week when I am happier than faced with a new blank canvas or sheet of paper,” Marr said. “Something takes over and I’m going with the flow.” The BAFTA-winning journalist has had a life-long love of drawing and had his first exhibition in 2017. Following his stroke in 2013, he told the Guardian that art had been pivotal to his recovery. He said: “After my stroke, I was lying in bed and just drawing pictures of the covers and the end of the bed: in a sense, nothing. “But it starts you thinking, 'Oh yes, my mind's still there, I'm still engaging in the same way that I was.' I might not have the

By Isabel Ramirez

oNe of the biggest unticketed festivals in London is returning to bankside next month, featuring genre-busting live music, donkey rides and massages - all for free.

Bankside Open Spaces Festival returns on Saturday, June 10, to kick off the summer with an array of music and dance over four stages. The free and unticketed event will fill Bankside’s Union Street, Redcross Way, and three small parks with 'genrebusting' music. The event kicks off at 1pm with Fiesta Latina - a procession featuring local talent from the Latin American community. Live music will span four performance stages around Bankside. The Main Stage will open with four Latina dance groups before segueing into six varied sets featuring the likes of Art Terry and the Black Bohemians, Ese & and The Voodoo People, Sister Cookie and returning headliners, Cosimo Matassa Project and The Brothers Ignatius. At the bandstand stage in Red Cross Garden, guests can enjoy a bit of altfolk, Americana, delta blues or indie pop from a line-up of six London artists, including folk favourite Rob Corcoran as

Andrew Marr at the Eames Fine Art gallery.

After my stroke, I was lying in bed and just drawing pictures of the covers and the end of the bed: in a sense, nothing. same skill because I can't move my arm properly, but the desire to do it is still there.” He has written books about drawing including ‘A Short Book About Drawing’ (2013) and ‘A Short Book About Painting’ (2017). While working for the BBC, Marr had to remain neutral on Brexit, leading to attempts to glean his EU opinions from his art. One journalist guessed that the gold stars in one of his pieces suggested that “his heart lies in Europe”. 'New Work' is being hosted at Eames Fine Art, 58 Bermondsey Street, SE1 3UD from May 24 to June 11, 2023. the headliner. Across the festival, local craft stalls and free activities and workshops will keep all ages busy and entertained. There’s a beach, free sports coaching and plenty of crafts for children. You can even take part in the dog show, meet some bees, learn about early surgery from the Old Operating Theatre, grab a free massage, enjoy a spot of yoga and try a donkey ride while you’re there. A mix of community choirs and performers will fill Marlborough Sports Garden’s Community Stage for a mix of community choirs and performers. There will also be free dance workshops throughout the day, where visitors can learn the Irish jig, salsa and tango Those looking to dance in the street should check out Alma Casa/EXT Radio’s DJ Stage down Redcross Way. There will be DJ sets from Rump Records, King Crowney, MGroove, Dales Hayes, Angie B and Brothers In House. Bankside Open Spaces Festival is taking place on 10 June from 12pm - 9pm It will take place over multiple locations in Bankside: Red Cross Garden, Marlborough Sports Garden, Crossbones Graveyard, Redcross Way and Union Street to Flat Iron Square. For updates, keep an eye on Bankside Open Spaces Trust's Instagram or Twitter.

Thrive takes the next step for local start-ups As the first new buildings begin to reach full height, people living and working in Canada Water are seeing the development take shape. But establishing London’s first new town centre in 50 years isn’t just about the construction: British Land wants to help to grow a vibrant local economy where businesses based in the area can serve the needs of the people who live around them. The developer is creating a place where businesses of all types and sizes sit side by side, with jobs at all levels, and where independent operators help forge the new town centre.

Sandra Ferguson, CEO at Tree Shepherd, says: We’re excited to have moved to a busier space frequented by more people. This puts the independent businesses we support right in the heart of the action at Surrey Quays Shopping Centre. The new location offers them a base where they can develop and grow to make sure they remain vital parts of the local economy and community.

In 2017 business enterprise charity Tree Shepherd and British Land partnered to set up Thrive, an affordable workspace that offers local startups a place to grow while paying significantly cheaper rents, as well as access to free expert training and mentoring. Thrive currently supports and provides networking and other services for 31 member businesses, ranging from filmmakers to beauty therapists to counsellors, with many having already moved into their own premises. After six years, Thrive has now moved into a new, larger space next to Tesco in Surrey Quays Shopping Centre which 12 of its member businesses use as their base. This prime location, in the heart of the local area, gives Thrive the platform it needs to continue its work in supporting traders from the area.

Thrive members (l to r) April, Genevieve and Lucy outside the new space. Rotherhithe resident Lucy sells her crafty creations on Etsy

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canada water Music teacher threatened with £5000 Fine oVer 'Quiet' hoMe sessions

By Herbie Russell

a caNada water music teacher says she’s been threatened with a £5,000 fine and the confiscation of her instruments for practising a “quiet wind instrument” in her home.

Fiona Tusk, whose livelihood is teaching and gigging, says Lewisham Council has ordered her to “cease playing loud music” following complaints from a neighbour. The furious singer-songwriter said she'd been made to feel "like a criminal" and is now sofa-surfing around London as she looks for a home where she can practise. Lewisham Council has disputed Fiona’s account, saying that “several musicians” often rehearsed in her flat and that she had refused to accept a mediative ‘good neighbour agreement’. The authority also said enforcement was a “last resort” and that they “celebrate” the borough’s “musicality and creativity”. Despite the council’s rebuke, Fiona’s petition calling for more protection for musicians has now received over 89,000 signatures. Asked about her treatment by Lewisham Council, Fiona said: “They’ve talked to me like I’m a criminal who has done something very malicious -

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not somebody who was playing a quiet wind instrument in the middle of the day.” Fiona lived in Catford but teaches music to children all over south-east London - particularly around Canada Water and Surrey Quays. She says she practises the guitar, low whistle and singing in her home between 11am and 3pm. Last year Fiona says she started receiving angry texts from a neighbour “every time” she practised. She says a council-contracted staff member visited in January and, after hearing her play, reassured her the noise was not a nuisance. But Lewisham Council said it sent a ‘professional witness’ in February who confirmed the music “was at an unreasonable level”. In April, two council officers visited Fiona, giving her a letter ordering her to “cease to commit… nuisance… in the form of playing loud music”. Fiona said they also said they threatened her with prosecution and the confiscation of her instruments. Fiona said: “They showed me their badges and very serious faces. I invited them in and to take a seat. They said ‘no we don’t want to give the impression we’re here to make friends’. “[The abatement notice] was a completely unnecessary action and they

say it was loud… there are much louder instruments than what I was playing.” Fiona says she had no option but to leave her home, so collected her things in boxes and is sleeping on friends’ sofas. Local authorities have to balance residents’ right to freedom of expression with the rights of neighbours not to be disturbed. In this instance, Fiona believes Lewisham erred too far on the side of complainants. In 2017, a piano-playing family won a legal battle against the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea over alleged noise disturbance. Following that case, Annette Carrabino reportedly told the Musician’s Union: “Our case has shown that environmental health officers (EHO) across the country have come to misinterpret the law on statutory nuisance." A spokesperson for Lewisham Council said: “We have been aware of noise issues at a residence since November 2022 involving loud music, playing of instruments and singing, resulting in numerous complaints. "We celebrate the musicality and creativity of our borough and recognise people’s right to play an instrument in their home. We only intervene when we receive complaints and always try to resolve these amicably, which is balanced and can include mediation.

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Aerospace engineer Hadi Sharifi says the UK government has failed the refugees and treated them as a burden nearly two years after they were evacuated to Southwark

Hadi Sharify at the airport

By Herbie Russell As an Afghan Army commander, Ahmad led hundreds of troops fighting against the Taliban with his British allies. Now in the UK, he’s jobless, his kids are out of school, and homelessness looms.

Two years after being evacuated, first to Southwark, he and his family are stranded in a Manchester hotel. And 8,000 other Afghan refugees, who fled their homeland after working with Britain to secure peace in the region, face a similar predicament. Ahmad didn’t want to be interviewed or give his full name for fear of reprisals. But he was happy for us to mention his situation to highlight the problems his compatriots have faced since arriving in the UK. Camberwell resident Hadi Sharifi, founder of the Panjshir Aid, a charity advocating for Afghans in the UK, says the commander’s case typifies the Afghan experience of the UK - one of betrayal. Ever since the Taliban victory, Hadi, who works as an aerospace engineer, has been helping his compatriots integrate into UK life. Staying in Afghanistan under the rule of the Taliban was not an option for the 24,000 who were guaranteed safety in the UK. These were people who worked for the British government and faced persecution by their new Taliban overlords should they remain in the country. As a hotbed of extremism, bringing stability to Afghanistan was seen as pivotal to preventing terrorism in the UK. So to thank Afghans for their

service, the UK set up the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) scheme and the Afghan Citizens' Resettlement Scheme (ACRS). The 24,000 people who have come to the UK are a fraction of the 300,000 people who were affiliated with the Allied mission in Afghanistan for nearly 20 years between 2001 and 2021. They were always guaranteed safe passage out if Afghanistan fell to the Taliban and it did in the summer of 2021. “Some of these people have survived two or three blasts, some of these people are disabled, some still have shrapnel in their bodies, some have carried body parts - all while protecting UK interests and working alongside British troops,” says Hadi. “With the trauma they’ve had, they’re still seen as a burden.” The UK government’s support package, dubbed ’Operation Warm Welcome’, promised to give families the support needed “to fully integrate into society”. But now, one-year-and-a-half since the Taliban victory, 8,000 people - a third of those evacuated to the UK are still holed up in ‘bridging hotels’ around the country. Most of the refugees, like army commander Ahmad, are here with their families and are being shunted from hotel to hotel. Unlike many asylum seekers, Afghans who arrive under these schemes are allowed to work in the UK. But without a permanent address, many have struggled to get jobs. Even living with a British sponsor, like many Ukrainian refugees, would it make it easier. Hadi can’t help but compare their

treatment to that of Ukrainians, whom he says were “treated like royalty”. While the Homes for Ukraine scheme has seen 153,000 refugees welcomed into British homes, no such scheme was ever established for Afghans. Hadi Sharifi was born in Afghanistan but fled to the UK in 2002. Family members had died fighting the Taliban and he came to the UK as a refugee. For a number of years Western forces made the country safe and Hadi was able to return to visit family, but when Kabul fell in August 2021, he was once again caught up in the conflict. For several days, the world was stunned by footage emerging from the Afghan capital - particularly around the airport. Viewers watched as huge crowds of desperate people jumped the airport’s walls and flooded the runways, desperate for a route out of the country. Arguably the most shocking videos showed people clinging to the outside of planes who, despite the certainty of death, held on as they climbed higher into the sky, before dropping off. Clutching eleven passports belonging to his wife, children and wider family, Hadi was in that crowd. It took him ten hours but, eventually, he reached American troops inside the airport who evacuated him and his family. Once back in the UK, Hadi sprang into action. He helped over 60 families, comprising over 250 individuals, integrate into life in Southwark. With assistance from local MP Neil Coyle, Southwark Council, and other local organisations, he helped the refugees get health checks, enrol in schools, look for work, and meet the Afghan

diaspora already living in Southwark. Attention quickly turned to the task of housing these 60 families in permanent accommodation. The Home Office’s plan was to house families in ‘bridging hotels’. In Southwark, these were hotels in Waterloo, by Blackfriars Bridge and in Bermondsey. Given the UK housing crisis, it was never going to be easy, but Hadi said the Home Office’s handling of the situation was “a mess”. “It was in such a mess that some families received four or five offers that they didn’t accept whereas other families even now haven’t even received a single offer,” said Hadi. Some families found suitable homes and relocated to different places across the UK - sometimes as far as Nottingham and Wolverhampton. But they were the lucky ones. The Home Office originally told Afghans not to search for homes through the private market and that it would, instead, send housing offers. But many families didn’t receive any offers for months and some still haven’t. Eventually, the Home Office said Afghans could go through the private market. But Hadi says landlords routinely refused their applications because the refugees often didn’t have permanent addresses, fulltime employment or were receiving benefits. This was exacerbated, Hadi says, by a heavily bureaucratised process, which slowed down applications and put landlords off. Often, families couldn’t afford deposits. “We’d send applications for

thousands of properties and never get replies back,” Hadi said. So while families wanted to escape hotels, and begin their new lives as quickly as possible, many simply couldn’t. Hadi says Afghans’ predicament deteriorated further when Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. Once stalwart support melted away as money, resources and minds turned to a conflict seen as ‘closer to home’. “The focus shifted to Ukraine and I didn’t hear anything from Southwark Council representative for months. Sometimes there were emergencies and my emails were not getting replies. Support just completely vanished.” Hadi points out that while the UK government established the ‘Homes for Ukraine’ scheme, where households were paid to house refugees, no equivalent scheme was ever established for Afghans. This is despite the fact that significantly fewer Afghan refugees (24,000) than Ukrainian refugees (163,500) have required accommodation. “I empathise with the people of Ukraine. They must have been through a lot,” says Hadi. “But they were treated like royalty. They were welcomed with open arms, open doors whereas the Afghan families were seen as a burden on society.” In March 2022, the think tank British Future urged housing secretary Michael Gove to establish a Homes for Afghans scheme. Their letter, signed by crossparty MPs, including Conservatives, said it was “impossible for people to rebuild their lives while still in temporary hotel accommodation”.

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Asked why a Homes for Afghans scheme was never introduced as it was for Ukraine, Hadi said: “They’re white. The Afghans and every other nationality were seen as an enemy rather than as refugees… whereas Ukrainian people were seen as a friend.” The Home Office did not provide an explanation as to why such a scheme was never established. Last month, in stark contrast to the rhetoric that accompanied ‘Operation Warm Welcome’, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Johnny Mercer, said any refugee who turned down an offer of accommodation would not be offered a second alternative. But Hadi says this rhetoric is misleading and some families still haven’t received a single offer of accommodation. All Afghans who arrived in Southwark have either been rehoused or, in many cases, moved to hotels elsewhere in the UK. “We will see a lot of homeless application in local authorities where bridging hotels are,” Hadi warned. When former Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced ‘Operation Warm Welcome’ he said: “We will never forget the brave sacrifice made by Afghans who chose to work with us, at great risk to themselves. We owe them, and their families, a huge debt.” A Home Office spokesperson said: “Hotels are not, and were never designed to be, suitable long-term accommodation for Afghans resettled in the UK. That is why we have announced a plan, backed by £285 million of new funding, to speed up the resettlement of Afghans into long-term homes. “Where available, the Government will continue to make offers of suitable housing, which we strongly encourage

Chaos on the streets of Kabul during the Taliban takeover Boys listening to a speech in Afghanistan. Hadi estimates 80 per cent of them have since ﬂed the country

Afghan families to accept. Where an offer cannot be made or is rejected, increased government support is available to help Afghans find their own homes and begin rebuilding their lives here.” Councillor Jasmine Ali, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children, Education & Refugees, said: “The London Borough of Southwark has a

long and proud history of supporting people fleeing persecution overseas. "We do everything that we can to support all refugees and people seeking asylum, in every way we can. "We took immediate action to help as soon as we got the call from the government to urgently implement a national refugee resettlement programme for people fleeing

Afghanistan. "In this case, two resettlement workers were on hand to act as a contact person for each hotel, both are Afghans themselves and proficient in both Dari and Pashto, and were based at the two hotels full-time. Panjshir Aid worked well with them and they were available throughout the period the hotels were open, including for any

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London Bridge terror attack victims to be remembered at 6th anniversary memorial

By Herbie Russell

Londoners will gather at Southwark Cathedral this Saturday, June 3, to mark six years since the 2017 London Bridge terror attack.

That night, on June 3, 2017, saw three Islamic extremists ram a van into innocent bystanders before unleashing a terrifying knife attack in Borough market. They killed eight people and injured 48 before being shot dead by police. This Saturday, people are invited to gather at Southwark Cathedral at 9.30am for the Eucharist, before heading to the London Bridge Attack Memorial outside the cathedral. Amir Eden is the executive chairman of community organisation Living Bankside, which is helping to organise the day's proceedings. He said: “Six years on from the London Bridge attacks and we continue to remember those who were killed, injured and traumatised. “As a community, we continue to hold

onto and commit to the values of hope over fear, compassion over hatred and unity over division. “The light shone on that dark night and it continues to shine brightly, resembling the love and kindness which exists in our neighbourhood.” Southwark Cathedral will lead the morning Eucharist. Attendees will be invited to contemplate those affected by the attack at the olive tree which was planted on the first anniversary of the attack. At 10.30am, Living Bankside will invite people to visit the Permanent Memorial of the London Bridge Attack, a plaque outside the cathedral. Family members of those killed during the attack will lay flowers at the memorial plaque. The names of those who tragically lost their lives were Xavier Thomas, 45, Christine Archibald, 30, James McMullan, 32, Alexandre Pigeard, 26, Kirsty Boden, 28, Sébastien Bélanger, 36, Sara Zelenak, 21, and Ignacio Echeverria Miralles de Imperial, 39.

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Police at the scene on Ilderton Road, Bermondsey, with sniffer dog

By Isabel Ramirez Residents of a Bermondsey estate have transformed a disused football pitch on the site into a community garden, including an orchard for a school to use as an outdoor classroom.

At long last the Rouel Road Estate has a new green space to use after residents helped turn a disused football pitch into a community garden. Karen Gregory, one of the people involved, explained this had been a few

years in the making. "In 2020, Kathy Heather, who lives here, thought about developing parts of the green space next to the estate into allotments and an orchard," Karen said. With the help of local councillors Leo Pollak and Rachel Bentley, Kathy applied to Southwark Council Cleaner Greener Safer Fund to create allotments on the disused football pitch at the corner of St James Road and Alexis Street. "We helped to develop the plan to

divide the space, keeping half as a dog exercise area and building raised beds for a community garden in the other half," Karen continued. With the help of Urban Growth, they built 22 raised beds, installing a water supply, water tanks, compost bins and a shipping container for tool storage, all surrounded by a beautiful strip of grassland covered in wildflowers. The orchard, complete with 24 fruit trees, was planted by Rouel Blue Garden Club and Trees for Bermondsey next to the adjoining St. James's

Primary School. It will be open to all, and the school will be able to use it as an outdoor classroom and extra play area when the weather is good. The Garden Club, the Rouel Road TRA and the estate maintenance team will tend to it. The trees and hedges were provided by the council. The garden officially opened last weekend, when the first twenty people signed up for their plots. Karen explained that they were oversubscribed for people wanting a

space. For people on the waiting list for a plot of their own, there are three communal beds they can use." They are having an open gardening session this Saturday, June 3, between 11 am and 1 pm. They were supported by the Southwark Council Community Gardening team (Ruth Arnott, Sophie Dawson and Orsetta Hosquet) who support residents on Southwark housing estates to set up and run new food growing spaces.

NEWS 17 By Herbie Russell hiSTory bUFFS, art enthusiasts and foodies can enjoy themed walks this summer, thanks to a series of walking maps, designed by southwark council.

Twelve illustrated maps have been created, which people can print out and use as a guide while discovering the secrets of Southwark’s streets. These walks aren’t guided. Instead, people are invited to grab a map and enjoy the trails at their own pace. We have has picked out its four favourite walks. All the walks featured below, and the rest, can be printed out by going to www.southwark.gov.uk and searching for walking maps

THE ECCENTRIC DULWICH WALK Ranging from the distinguished to the downright weird, take this walk to learn more about the famous historical characters who once plodded along the pretty paths of Dulwich. The trail begins at Dulwich Library, before going through Dulwich Park, the Village itself, and concludes in Brockwell Park. A stop-off at Dulwich College is a chance to remember the scholars who passed through its fabled halls. Among them are the famous Elizabethan actor Edward Alleyn, Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton and renowned writer PG Wodehouse. And spare a thought for the late, great comedian Bob Monkhouse who was expelled for climbing the school clock tower. In Belair Park, walkers will find a small river that was once wide enough to accommodate ships. In 1016 it did just that when Viking King Cnut sailed up to Brixton from the Thames - the same year he seized the English throne from Edmund II. Brockwell Park is the last stop. It was created in 1811 and purchased by former Prime Minister Lord Rosebery in 1892. On buying the park he declared to the people of Lambeth and Southwark: “Whatever happens, this is preserved to you and your descendants forever as an open space.”

THE PECKHAM ART AND LITERATURE WALK

With its wonderful architecture, green spaces and ever-changing demographic, it’s little wonder that Peckham has inspired generations of artists and writers. This walk begins at Peckham Library, continues along Bellenden Road, through Peckham Rye Park, and concludes at The Rye Pub.

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Peckham Library is a good place to start given it was designed by renowned architect Will Alsop, who received Stirling Award in 2000 for the building. Next is Bellenden Road. It’s popular among artists today including Angel of the North creator Antony Gormley. He has a studio there and has added to the road’s kooky feel by designing some of the cast iron bollards, nicknamed the penis, the egg, the peg and the snowman. At Goose Green, you’ll find a mural (pictured) dedicated to the groundbreaking 18th-century poet and artist William Blake. As a boy, he claimed to have a vision of angels in Peckham Rye Park and would later move in the same circles as Mary Wollstonecraft, Thomas Paine and William Wordsworth. The final destination is The Rye Pub. Known over the years as Rye House, it was one of the many boozers mentioned in The Ballad of Peckham Rye.

THE WAR IN WALWORTH WALK

As a central London borough with an important manufacturing industry,

Southwark played an important role in World War II. History buffs can satiate their thirst for wartime tales with this walk. It begins in Walworth, goes up Newington Butts and concludes at the Imperial War Museum. One of the pit stops is St Peter’s Church. In the relative absence of air raid shelters in the area, locals would often huddle in its crypt when Nazi bombs fell on Southwark. Tragically, on October 29, 1940, with 900 people crowded in, three bombs smashed through the building, killing at least 100 people and seriously injuring many more. Engineers later established that the bombs were so powerful that the entire building “jumped” into the air and resettled onto its foundations. Nearby Merrow Street used to be the site of the Records Office which was hit by an oil bomb in 1940. The building was rumoured to hold topsecret paperwork from World War I and large pieces of partly burned paper rained down on nearby streets. In the Imperial War Museum forecourt,

fans of social history will be fascinated by a chunk of the Berlin Wall (pictured). The colourful side of the wall was on the west, whereas the reverse side – facing east – is dull grey and forbidding. The wall physically divided Berlin from 1961 to 1989 and came to symbolise the ideological divisions that characterised the Cold War.

THE BERMONDSEY FOOD, FRESH AIR AND FUN WALK

Without a doubt the sweetest walk of the four, this chocolatey Bermondsey trail is

full of treats. It begins at Shuttleworth Park, the former site of a chocolate factory, before heading past the Peek Freans Biscuit Factory and finishing in Bermondsey Spa Gardens. Every child dreams of having a chocolate factory on their doorstep. Thanks to the Shuttleworth Chocolate Factory, this was a reality for Bermondsey children from the late 1890s until the 1970s. The factory was famous for producing chocolate animal shapes, Christmas specials and Easter eggs. The factory owner had a progressive attitude to his employees’ welfare and the factory had gardens, a pool, and even a chiropodist onsite. Walkers will quickly come across the famous Peek Freans Factory where some of the nation’s favourite biscuits, including Bourbons and Garibaldis, were invented. The path then takes some diversions that are unrelated to food but are nonetheless absolutely fascinating. Jacob’s Island by the Thames is a chance to see where Fagin’s lair was based in Charles Dickens’ novel Oliver Twist. There’s also a stop at Bermondsey Abbey, where recent excavations have found evidence of a Saxon Palace from the 700s. But one of the last stops signals a return to the walk’s theme. At M. Manze’s Pie and Mash Shop (pictured), you’ll be able to refuel with a Bermondsey classic - eel pie, mash and liquor.

18 OPINION

Comment ‘My 90-year-old constituent was put in a spit hood and threatened with a taser, I want police reform now'

T seeMs like every week brings a new report of worrying action by met police officers.

This week I have been helping the family of an elderly woman with dementia who was handcuffed, put in a spit hood and threatened with a taser. My constituent is 90 years old and there were eight met officers in the flat during the incident. On 9th May Met Police officers were called to her neighbour’s flat where my constituent was. Eight police officers came and during the incident my constituent was threatened with a taser, which is known as “issuing a red dot challenge”, handcuffed and had a spit hood pulled over her head before being put in an ambulance and taken to King’s College Hospital. The family have made a complaint to the Independent Office for Police Conduct and they are investigating. I hope they do so promptly. We also heard news recently that

an elderly woman in Australia died after being tasered by police. When tasers were first introduced I don’t think any of us thought that they would be used on elderly women suffering from dementia. And I think what we need now is proper guidance on not using tasers on the elderly. This case is also a reminder that the Government has still not brought forwards its proposals to reform the Met police and ensure that police chiefs have the powers they need to manage and discipline officers appropriately. That is why, along with the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, I have published the Police Reform (Performance and Disciplinary) Bill. This Bill will reform the regulations governing Metropolitan Police conduct and dismissal and has the support of Members of Parliament from The Labour Party, but also, the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats. I hope to introduce it before parliament breaks up for the summer.

The rules and procedures for police management and discipline are laid down in law. So, if there is a problem, it is Parliament’s job to change them. The deficiencies in the current police procedures and regulations were starkly laid out in the recent report by Baroness Louise Casey, and at a recent meeting with him the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service, Sir Mark Rowley, has said they need to be changed to enable him to manage the Met properly. My Bill would introduce reforms to enable the Met Commissioner

and are putting many Londoners in extremely difficult situations. My report, Growing Hungry, showed that a quarter of a million children in London go to bed hungry because they are living in food insecurity, with parents struggling to put food on the table. This is an awful statistic with the problem getting even worse. The cost of infant formula, baby milk, has risen hugely. Shockingly, parents are being forced into extreme measures such as watering down formula, substituting formula with condensed milk, and even stealing formula from shops. Infant formula is now security tagged on the shelves or behind tills. This example of desperation is a terrible indictment of the UK in 2023.

There have been calls for these prices to be capped, to ensure that all parents can afford to feed a hungry baby. It is vital that the Government gets a grip of this crisis and brings prices down. It is shameful that in London, the capital city of one of the richest countries in the world, children are going hungry. We need to see long-term sustainable solutions, rather than sticking plasters. There is some hope from the Mayor of London. Accepting one of the recommendations from my report, Growing Hungry, the Mayor has made £130 million of emergency funding available from September so that every primary school child in London will receive a free school meal. This is universal, meaning every child will feel

HARRIET HARMAN

MP for Camberwell & Peckham to dismiss a serving officer who is convicted of a serious criminal, to suspend an officer charged with a serious criminal offence and dismiss a serving officer who fails vetting without having to go through three layers of appeal processes. It would also introduce a Duty of Candour, requiring an officer to proactively report any wrongdoing, whether by themselves or by others. This would end the cover- up culture in which leads officers protecting their colleagues even when they know they have acted inappropriately.

‘The cost of infant formula and baby milk, has risen hugely - it is now security tagged on the shelves or behind tills’

e aRe on the brink of a new public health crisis in London.

The cost of food has spiralled, with households facing the fastest annual increase in prices since 1977. Data from the Trussell Trust shows that more Londoners than ever are accessing foodbanks to support themselves and their families, with 3 million food parcels being given out in the space of a year. Foodbanks are a sad necessity in our communities, and I want to pay tribute to the hardworking staff who provide this service to residents in Southwark. The Resolution Foundation has described food prices as the new energy bills, with food inflation at 19.1%. These sky-high prices are unsustainable

The demand for reform of the Met is not new. For 20 years police chiefs have been complaining that they lack the necessary powers to discipline officers, in Parliament we’ve complained about police misconduct, but we have failed to give police chiefs the powers they need. The Home Office have carried out countless reviews, consultations and inquiries. Now it is time for action. It’s time for Parliament to do its job, so that the Met Commissioner can do his job of cleaning up the Met and giving Londoners the police force it deserves.

MARINA AHMAD

GLA Member for Southwark & Lambeth the benefit of a healthy meal, regardless of their circumstances at home. This is something I have been campaigning for for a number of years.

It is reassuring to know that the quarter of a million children in London living in food insecurity will be supported by this.

OPINION 19

Our Afghan refugee condundrum is mirrored in the EU

he UK government has been accused of failing those Afghan refugees who arrived in Southwark, and elsewhere in the UK, following the Taliban victory. But a look over the channel and into the EU shows this isn’t just a British problem.

It has recently emerged that only 271 Afghans were resettled in the EU in 2022, just 0.1 per cent of the 270,000 identified as needing protection. Given that roughly 16,000 have found now permanent residence in the UK alone, our government’s record seems sparkling in comparison. Our story about Afghan refugees left stranded in ‘bridging hotels’ and feeling ‘betrayed’ by the UK government received a mixed reaction. Some readers had sympathy but others questioned whether we can accommodate refugees given the UK’s ongoing housing crisis. Others have argued we should focus on treating our native veterans better before looking after Afghan soldiers - even if they did fight for British interests. In this instance, Southwark is Europe in a microcosm. These exact same conversations are being had in Italy, Germany and now in the European Parliament. The EU’s flagship migration package, which seeks to speed up the deportation of migrants, demonstrates growing anxiety over immigration. The Ukraine war has demonstrated that people are willing to give up their homes for those fleeing war - especially when there is the political will. But will Europe, the UK and London be as generous to those fleeing wars outside of Europe? The early signs suggest not.

Postmasters struggling to keep branches open

he reopening of the Walworth Post Office today is great news, but lessons needed to be learned from its sudden closure in February.

The Post Office abruptly shut its doors earlier this year when the operator running the branch suddenly resigned. It left 40,000 people without vitally needed services and people are overjoyed to hear it’s coming back. It would be easy to point the finger at the postmaster who resigned at seemingly short notice. But the fact is that Post Office operators all over the country are struggling. A perfect storm of industrial action, rising energy bills and competition from other retailers have steadily chipped away at Post Office profits in recent years. Look through local newspapers across the country and you’ll find branches are closing across the country every week. The Post Office provides an important public service that other companies don't. At a Post Office, you can pay your taxes, send parcels and get help with your passport applications all at the same time. This is a plethora of affordable services that are hard to find elsewhere. The UK government owns the Post Office and a new funding package may be needed to save faltering stores. The question is; does the government value these local services enough, or is the Post Office another public service at risk of disintegrating?

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20 ARTS

what’s on MischieF, Lust and MaGic

a MidsuMMeR Nights dream kicks off the summer season at shakespeare’s Globe and it did not disappoint. Being one of shakespeare’s most frequently performed plays, you might be tempted to think it has been overdone with no room for originality, but oh, how wrong that would be. director elle white creates a ferociously powerful and delightfully mystical interpretation of the well loved comedy, one that draws the audience into a world of mischief, lust and magic, writes bella christy.

The play follows three distinct groups of characters that interweave and meddle in each others’ lives: the young lovers and aristocrats, the troupe of actors and the fairy people. The costumes, designed by Takis, allowed this distinction to be clear and brought

the world to life. The young lovers were dressed in regal colours: blues, greens and oranges with such richness and depth of colour. There were billowing sleeves and structured skirts all contributing to the construction of wealth and high class. This contrasted with the acting group who were dressed in less sophisti-cated garments draping simply from them, the colours muted and earthy. Though it was the fairy costumes that were the most intriguing. The combination of tones, with embellishments of flowers and gold, signified their connection with nature and the forest as well as their power. There were a lot more innuendoes in this play than my young thespian self remembers. White certainly drew out the sexual tensions on stage. Lysander oozed self assurance and sexual energy. He stands tall, shoulders back with his hands on his crotch, confident and cocky he portrays a charm that

is both seductive and loathsome. I am somewhat disappointed that this energy is lost towards the end of the play. After the fairies lift the spell from the lovers, Lysander, who is now in love with Helena, disregards his cocky personality. But, maybe that is what love does to you, love plus character development. This production had me bellylaughing, openly and authentically chuckling - not that polite laugh you do to indicate you appreciate the humour, but true cackling. There were even a num-ber of moments that the audience stopped to clap the sheer hilarity of the action. Bottom, played by Mariah Gale, was particularly talented in her comedy. Her character wants to be in the limelight and tries to convince the troupe of actors to let her play multiple characters. This eagerness and desire to be the centre of attention reminded me of the classic drama kid stereo-

type (something relatable as a drama graduate myself). She got the audience giggling at her ‘eee awww’s’ when transformed into an ass, and I was absolutely howling during her lusty and inti-mate scenes with Titania. The acting was flawless and it is difficult to pick a standout performance. Though I must dis-cuss the portrayal of Puck. Michelle Terry, the Globe’s own Artistic Director, truly and uniquely embodied this character. While her depiction of the mischievous Puck was still playful, it also incorporated darker elements that differed from the ‘cheeky’ interpretations I have watched be-fore. This version of Puck comes across as sinister and cruel in their meddling, yet there is also a childlike, playful energy that creates an almost uncomfortable but brilliant watch. The Globe doesn’t have understudies, we were told before the performance started, they do, however, have

‘superheroes’. And a superhero is what we witnessed as Helena’s part was cov-ered by Lizzie Shenk. I initially thought that someone wearing blacks, with script in hand would take away from the production, but I truly believe that it added to my experience. Shenk barely glanced at the script and acted the part confidently with emotion and conviction. There was on-ly one moment we saw her reliance on the script, and Puck snatched it from her, holding it up for her to read, adding another comedic layer to the scene (and lets face it, who doesn’t love a bit of meta theatre?). Rightfully so, Lizzie earned herself a huge round of applause. The standing ovation A Midsummer Night’s Dream received was thoroughly deserved, I would certainly watch it again and I am very excited to see what the rest of the summer season has to offer at Shakespeare’s Globe. Until 12 August

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Arts

The Hilarity of Errors

Everything about this engaging ensemble piece is so good that it seems invidious to single anything or anyone out… But huge praise must go to the Comedy of Errors director, Sean Holmes, who has drawn such excellent performances from the whole cast, writes Elizabeth Carlin.

trouble starts. Both the Antipholuses and the Dromios are constantly mistaken by each other for the other one. The wrong Antipholus is dragged into dinner by his mistaken wife and the door of the house is barred against the real husband. He storms off to the courtesan (Phoebe Naughton) to whom he gives the chain, originally intended for his wife. And so it goes on. It is frankly hilarious, and very impressive the way the ensemble works, either moving in sympathy with the action of the main actors or in showing amazement and adding to the confusion. There is some very funny interaction with the audience, a riff on bald heads an hilarious example. The scene when Dr Pinch, (Philip Cumbus) is called to incarcerate Antipholus of Ephesus, as he is believed to be raving, is particularly well done with lots of very funny ensemble business. The darkness hinted at by the helmets and lances at the side of the stage can be seen in the way both the women and the servants have so little power and the beatings both Dromios receive are, although funny, shocking in the ease and regularity with which they are dispensed Outside the Priory, in which the Syracusans have sought sanctuary,

Photo by Marc Brenner

After taking in the set, simply laid out with barrels at the back and capstans around the front and sides, nets by the pillars and rather sinister metal helmets on lances stage right, and having greatly enjoyed the band, pretty in pink, the audience is assaulted by a crowd waving flags and repeatedly chanting Eph-e-sus, Eph-e-sus, powerfully and aggressively. The Duke (Philip Cumbus) stands at their head waiting for a boat, which to everyone’s surprise and amusement, pushes its way through the groundlings. Two prisoners disembark and one is summarily executed behind a screen. His head rolls and is held high with the expected reaction of amusement and repulsion from the pit. The second prisoner, Egeon(Paul Rider), a merchant from Syracuse - and illegal alien - is invited by the Duke to buy his release. In reply he makes a long speech completely changing the tone and pace,

explaining his history. He recalls a shipwreck which separated him from his wife, his twin sons and their twin servants. This is clearly and movingly delivered and this is vital because it explains the confusion on which the play pivots. His story moves the Duke to grant him a day to find one of his sons, whom he believes to be in Ephesus, to get the money to buy his freedom. The chaos which is about to ensue is illustrated in the following rowdy scene of nonsense, sword fights, general bawdiness(including a nun with a gun), before settling down to the real plot with Antipholus of Syracuse (Michael Elcock) coming centre stage and giving money to his servant Dromio of Syracuse (Jordan Metcalfe). After much humorous repartee, he is sent off with the money to discharge his duty. So far so good. Then Antipholus of Ephesus (Matthew Broome) arrives on stage with a jeweller and his friend Balthazar and acquires a gold chain. Meanwhile, Adriana(Laura Hanna), is waiting for her husband, Antipholus of Ephesus to come home for dinner. She has her sister Lucians(Jessica Whitehurst) with her. They send Dromio of Ephesus (George Fouracres) to find him. And this is where the

the denouement builds to revelation. Egeon is to be executed. With nearly everyone now on stage and talking at cross purposes, the two Antipholuses and Dromios come face to face. The Prioress recognises Egeon as her husband and all is resolved amongst great joy.

Luxury and Power: Persia to Greece

The Greek historian Arrian records Alexander the Great saying of Persia, ‘Our enemies are Medes and Persians, men who for centuries have lived soft and luxurious lives; we […] for generations past have been trained in the hard school of danger and war. Above all, we are free men and they are slaves,’ writes Madeleine Kelly

Photo by The Trustees of the British Museum

It is a binary view that defined Western identity after the fall of the Persian Empire at the hands of the Greek states. Persia – the Achaemenid Empire brought down by its own excess. Athens – the small, austere city state that fought an Empire and won. It is an old tale, one that pits Western democracy against the illusion of Eastern excess, but might the truth be more complex? Luxury and Power: Persia to Greece, the British Museum’s new exhibition, complicates this false dichotomy between luxury and austerity, between East and West. The exhibition sets out its stall right from the start. Two heads stare at each other as though across a great divide. One, made of limestone, is decorated in distinctly Persian style. The other, a bronze head, is recognisably Greek. But both heads

were found within about 30 miles of each other in Cyprus, and on closer inspection, the Persian head wears a Greek wreath. It appears that rather than rejecting Persian ideas of luxury, the Greeks learnt to subtly co-opt them. The story is told in 3 parts. Starting

with the Persian Empire, silver and gold cups called rhytons shine in the centre of the room. Friezes illustrate how the Persian Empire used these objects to legitimise their rule – an ostentatious and dazzlingly effective display of power. You then make your way to

Athens. The Persian rhytons appear again, this time rendered in clay to avoid looking too luxurious. The Athenians laugh at the obvious trappings of Persian luxury. But it is clear from the carefully crafted items on display that they were engaged in what viewers of HBO’s

And finally it has to be said, George Fouracres and Jordan Metcalfe excelled as the Dromios.

Shakespeare’s Globe, 21 New Globe Walk, SE1 9DT until July 29th. Times: 7.30pm; Admission: £5 - £65. Booking: www.shakespearesglobe.com

Succession might call ‘Quiet Luxury’ – think swapping heavily branded items for beige cashmere and calling it democracy. The testimony of a young slave boy further complicates the story. Finally, you emerge into the world of Alexander the Great. Here the Persian and Greek cultures merge free from Athenian disdain. The gold rhytons are back, gleaming under display lights. In the corner, a wreath of oak leaves made from sheet gold vibrates in the glass case. Made between 350-300 BC, the delicate craftsmanship distracts me from the curator’s talk. Beautiful enough to make the trip to the Museum worth it, I am sold. The wreath stands as testament to the power of luxury not just in legitimising power but in obscuring truth. After all, despite their loud disavowal of Persian wealth, Athenians annually paraded their pillaged Persian goods. This parade will be familiar to visitors of the British Museum who on the ground floor alone can see the Parthenon Marbles and Rosetta Stone – two items taken from their home soil and kept, despite repeated requests for their return. Where luxury is concerned, the story of East and West cannot be categorised as democrat vs despot or excess vs austerity. The real story is more complex and less flattering. The real story is not finished. British Museum until 13 August 2023. Open daily from 10.00–17.00 (Fridays 20.30). Last entry 70 mins before closing. Adults from £15, Members and under 16s free.

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LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (GILKES PLACE)

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (RYEDALE, CORNFLOWER TERRACE, ATHENLAY ROAD, BROCKLEY WAY ALMA GROVE) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF VEHICLES)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF VEHICLES) 1.

NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that to enable development works to be carried out by Aquinna Homes Plc or it’s appointed contractor, the Council of the London Borough of Southwark made an order the effect of which would be to temporarily:-

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable various works to be carried out, it made, an order, the effect of which will be to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named roads.

Prohibit vehicles from entering, proceeding, stopping, waiting and loading in a section of carriageway on Gilkes Place. The prohibition applies to 25 metres of carriageway from the junction of Gilkes Crescent.

Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs/road markings are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload at any time in:

The alternative route for affected traffic will be via Dulwich Village, East Dulwich Grove, Gilkes Crescent.

The Order will come into force on the 12th June 2023 and it is anticipated that the works will be completed by the 12th October 2023.

The restrictions will not apply to any vehicle being used in connection with the said works, or for fire brigade, ambulance or police purposes or anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform.

Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network Management at ttmo@southwark.gov.uk

(a) Ryedale, ‘at any time’ waiting and loading restrictions will be introduced on the north east side between No’s 54 – 48 located between Balchier Road and Cornflower Terrace (b) Cornflower Terrace, ‘at any time’ waiting and loading restrictions will be introduced on the north east side between No’s 22 – 24 near the junction with Ryedale (c) Athenlay Road, ‘at any time’ waiting and loading restrictions will be introduced on the north and south side between No’s 43 – 49 located between Homeleigh Road and Brockley Way/Merttins Road (d) Brockley Way, ‘at any time’ waiting and loading restrictions will be introduced at the side of No’s 43 opposite the side of No’s 43 near the junction with Brockley Way/Merttins Road (e) Alma Grove, between Southwark Park Road and Lynton Road will be closed (f) Alma Grove, between Southwark Park Road and Lynton Road all parking bays will be suspended on both sides of the road

Dated this 1st June 2023

The alternative route for affected traffic will be(2a) (2b) (2c) (2d) not applicable (2e) & (2f)

Ian Law Traffic Manager London Borough of Southwark Network Management Regulatory Services Environment and Leisure 160 Tooley Street PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX Ref: 6568/LBSHO12085-1newTTO

Exemptions will be provided in the Order to permit reasonable access to premises, so far as it is practical without interference with the execution of the said works.

The existing ‘one-way’ working, will be made ‘two-way’ for access and egress purposes

The works will be in operation between (2a) 13- 15 June (2b) 13th – 15th June (2c) 12th – 14th June (2d) 12th – 14th June (2e)& (2f) 12 June – 22 September, the works will be carried out in sections

Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network Management at ttmo@southwark.gov.uk

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark PUBLIC NOTICE: ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 16A THE (RESTRICTION OF TRAFFIC) SPECIAL EVENTS ORDER 2023 1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that it has made the above named Traffic Order under section 29 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 for the purpose specified in paragraph 2. The effect of the Order is summarised in paragraph 3.

The purpose of the Order is to facilitate a special community event, as indicated in the schedule to this notice.

The effect of the Order is to prohibit any vehicle or cyclist from:(a) entering or proceeding in the length of street specified in the schedule to this notice on the date and between the hours specified in that schedule;. (b) waiting (including waiting for the purpose of delivering or collecting goods or loading or unloading a vehicle) in the length of street specified in the schedule to this notice.

The prohibitions will not apply in respect of: (a) any vehicle being used for the purposes of that event or for fire brigade, ambulance or police purposes; (b) anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or a person authorised by the Council of the London Borough of Southwark.

The alternative route will be adjacent roads as applicable. For information regarding this notice, please contact Network & Parking at ttmo@southwark.gov.uk

Dated this 1st June 2023 Ian Law, Traffic Manager, London Borough of Southwark, Network Management, Traded Services, Environment and Leisure, 160 Tooley Street, PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX Ref: LBSEVOMEARA

Dated this 1st June 2023 Ian Law Traffic Manager London Borough of Southwark Network Management Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth 160 Tooley Street PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX Ref: (2a )6486/ MCW-SOWA-SL-012524 (2b) 6486/MCWSOWASL012524 (2c) 6487/MCW-SOWASL-012519 (2d)6487/ MCW-SOWA-SL-012519 (2e) & (2f) 6481/BER8-ALMA280-01 LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (DARTFORD STREET, MORECAMBE STREET, TALFOURD ROAD, TYRRELL ROAD) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) 1.

Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs/road markings are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload at any time in: (a) Dartford Street, between Pelier Street for 46m east (b) Morecambe Street, between East Street and Townley Street (c) Talfourd Road, between Peckham Road and Talfourd Place (d) Tyrrell Road, between Oakhurst Grove to it’s blocked end

The alternative route for affected traffic will be (2a) Pelier Street, John Ruskin Street, Dartford Street (2b) East Street, King & Queen Street, Browning Street, Brandon Street (2c) ) Peckham Road, Bushey Hill Road, Lyndhurst grove, Talfourd Road. (2d) not applicable

Schedule Road

Extent

Date of event

Prohibited Hours

Exemptions will be provided in the Order to permit reasonable access to premises, so far as it is practical without interference with the execution of the said works.

Union Street

Southwark Bridge Road – Borough High Street

Friday 9th – Saturday 10th June

Friday 9th June at 17:00hrs - Saturday 10th June at 23:00hrs

Redcross Way

Omeara Street to Quilp Street Friday 9th – Saturday 10th June

Friday 9th June at 17:00hrs - Saturday 10th June at 23:00hrs

The works will be in operation for (2a) 15th – 16th June (2b) 13th – 17th June between 20:00hrs and 05:00hrs (2c) 14th June (2d) 13th -16th June

Omeara Street

at its junction with Southwark Friday 9th – Saturday Street 10th June

Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network Management at ttmo@southwark.gov.uk

Ayres Street

at it's junction with Clenman Street

Friday 9th June at 17:00hrs - Saturday 10th June at 23:00hrs Friday 9th June at 17:00hrs - Saturday 10th June at 23:00hrs

Friday 9th – Saturday 10th June

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Dated this 1st June 2023 Ian Law Traffic Manager London Borough of Southwark Network Management Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth 160 Tooley Street PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX Ref: (2a) 6508/HHH-02-21-250523-NR (2b) 6450- 000812493470045-001-re-a-Thames (2c) 6505/LPPAT2122/0418/JS-sapphire/us (2d) 6478/00812097960325-001-thames

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LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 (as amended) PLANNING (LISTED BUILDINGS AND CONSERVATION AREAS) ACT 1990 (as amended) The planning applications listed below can be viewed on the planning register at https://planning.southwark.gov.uk/online-applications/ You can use facilities at your local library or 'My Southwark Service Points' to access the website. How to comment on this application: You should submit your comments via the above link. Comments received will be made available for public viewing on the website. All personal information will be removed except your postal address. Online comments submitted without an email address will not be acknowledged and those marked 'confidential' will not be considered. Written comments can be submitted to; Southwark Council, Chief executive's department, Planning division, Development Management, PO Box 64529, London SE1 5LX. Reason for publicity. The applications are advertised for the reasons identified by the following codes: AFFECT - development affecting character or appearance of a nearby conservation area; OR development affecting setting of a nearby listed building(s); DEP - departure from the development plan; EIA - environmental impact assessment (these applications are accompanied by an environmental statement a copy of which may be obtained from the Council - there will be a charge for the copy); MAJ - major planning application; STDCA - development within a conservation area; STDLB - works to or within the site of a listed building;

CANADA WATER MASTERPLAN - LAND BOUNDED BY LOWER ROAD (WEST), REDRIFF ROAD (SOUTH), QUEBEC WAY (EAST) SURREY QUAYS ROAD AND CANADA WATER DOCK (NORTH) AND SITE AT ROBERTS CLOSE LONDON SE16 (Ref: 22/AP/2439) Details of all Reserved Matters pursuant to 18/AP/1604 in respect of Zone G of the CW Masterplan comprising mixed-use redevelopment including residential accommodation in 5 buildings (Class C3) above a retail superstore (Class A1) and town centre car park and ancillary retail floorspace (Class A1-A5), together with car parking, cycle parking, landscaping, public realm, plant and associated works. This application is pursuant to 18/AP/1604, which was accompanied by an Environmental Statement. The application is accompanied by a Statement of Conformity submitted pursuant to the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017. This ES Statement of Conformity should be read in conjunction with the CW Masterplan ES which can be viewed in full on the Council's website. Re consultation due to: Reduction in residential units (385 proposed - 13 x studios, 140 x 1bed, 156 x 2-bed and 76 x 3-bed) Buildings A and B footprint reduced to under 900 sqm GIA, internal alterations to unit numbers, size mix and layout and second fire escape stair introduced. Associated façade changes. Building C footprint increased to accommodate second stair within the core. Below podium plant rooms and amenity spaces redesigned and 1 additional

apartment Building D change of tenure from intermediate to private. Redesign of the core to introduce a second stair with associated footprint increase. Massing and fenestration adjusted. Car park lift removed. Loss of a ground floor retail unit and gain of 1 apartment Residential Building E all cores redesigned and street fenestration adjusted. Internal alterations to unit numbers, size mix and layout. Loss of ground floor retail unit. New ground floor plant rooms and minor increase to building height Minor amendments to the Tesco store plan resulting in slight reduced floor area. Loss of two ancillary retail units below Buildings D and E. Podium landscape area increased by 339 sqm, and design amended Residential accessible car parking relocated The amended plans and documents are as follows Amended floor plans, elevations, sections and detailed layouts Revised Application Form Revised CIL Form Planning Statement Addendum Revised Area and Accommodation Schedules Design and Access Statement Addendum Energy Statement Addendum Sustainability Statement Addendum Travel Plan Addendum Delivery Servicing and Refuse Management Plan Addendum Environmental Statement Statement of Conformity Addendum Internal Daylight and Sunlight Assessment Addendum Planning Compliance Report Addendum Housing Delivery Plan Addendum Two Fire Statement Addendums Revised Viewpoint Study and Arboricultural Method Statement Reason(s) for publicity: EIA MAJ (Contact: Gemma Usher 020 7525 7935)

95 KENNINGTON PARK ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE11 4JJ (Ref: 23/AP/1435) Listed building consent for the replacement of existing roof tiles and lead flashings (Within: Kennington Park Road CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Athena HyltonThompson 020 7525 2161) 95 KENNINGTON PARK ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE11 4JJ (Ref: 23/AP/1434) Replacement of existing roof tiles and lead flashings (Within: Multiple CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Athena HyltonThompson 020 7525 2161) 2 - 4 BEDALE STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 9AL (Ref: 23/AP/1443) Installation of a new shop front and new signage proposed on front, side and rear elevations of the unit: fascia and projecting signs, backlit roof sign, wayfinding signs and menu box. (Within: Borough High Street CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Michelle Meskell ) Dated: 30 May 2023 - comments to be received within 21 days of this date. STEPHEN PLATTS - Director of Planning and Growth

APPLICATION FOR PREMISES LICENCE UNDER THE LICENSING ACT 2003

Notice is given that :In The Park Events LTD, 86 – 90Paul Street, EC2A 4NE has applied for the Grant of a Time Limited Premises Licence for the following premises: Addington Park, Kent Gateway, CR0 5AR.

Notice is given that :In The Park Events LTD, 86 – 90Paul Street, EC2A 4NE has applied for the Grant of a Premises Licence for the following premises: Highams Farm, Sheepbarn Lane, CR6 9PQ.

It is proposed that the following licensable activities will take place at the premises: Retail sale of alcohol (on sales only) and provision of regulated entertainment (recorded and live music) on Saturday 16th September 2023 between the hours of 13:00 & 22:00. If you wish to make any representations in relation to this application, please do so in writing, no later than 22th June 2023. (last date for making representations): Place Department, Licensing Team, 6th Floor, Zone A, Bernard Weatherill House, 8 Mint Walk,Croydon,CR0 1EA.

It is proposed that the following licensable activities will take place at the premises: Retail sale of alcohol (on sales only) and provision of regulated entertainment Friday & Saturday 14:00 until 23:00. There shall be no licensable activity on any other day. Seasonal Variations: Bank Holiday Monday or Sunday preceding Bank Holiday Monday: 14:00 noon until 23:00. The venue shall not operate on consecutive weekends and shall limit events to two weekends per calendar month. If you wish to make any representations in relation to this application, please do so in writing, no later than 26th June 2023. (last date for making representations):

Postal address of local authority where register of applications is kept for general viewing: London Borough of Croydon, Place Department, Licensing Team, 6th Floor, Zone A, Bernard Weatherill House,8 Mint Walk,Croydon,CR0 1EA.

Licensing, Public Protection, Civic Centre, Stockwell Close, Bromley, BR1 3UH.

Application details can be viewed at Access Croydon Reception, Bernard Weatherill House, between 9 a.m. & 3.45 p.m., Monday to Friday by appointment (except bank holidays), or online via www.croydon.gov.uk

Application details can be viewed at Licensing, Public Protection, Civic Centre, Stockwell Close, Bromley, BR1 3UH. Monday to Friday by appointment (except bank holidays), or online via www.bromley.gov.uk

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LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

are available for inspection at Highways, Southwark Council, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth, 3rd floor hub 2, 160 Tooley Street, London SE1 2QH, by appointment only. E-mail traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk or call 020 7525 3497 for booking details.

CONTROLLED PARKING ZONE 'T' EXTENSION The London Borough of Southwark (Charged-for parking places) (CPZ 'T') Order 2023 The London Borough of Southwark (Free Parking Places, Loading Places and Waiting, Loading and Stopping Restrictions) (CPZ 'T') Order 2023 1. Southwark Council hereby GIVES NOTICE that on 1 June 2023 it has made the above orders under sections 6, 45, 46, 49 and 124 of and Part IV of Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended. 2. The general effect of the orders, as part of the extension of the existing controlled parking zone ‘T’ in the north-east Peckham area are:(a) to provide new permit holders' parking places, in which vehicles in respect of which have been granted either a valid residents' permit, a valid business permit or a valid visitors' permit may be left between the hours of 8.00 am and 6.30 pm on Mon-Fri inclusive, in:- ALBERT WAY, ASHMORE CLOSE, ASYLUM ROAD, BIRD IN BUSH ROAD, BONAR ROAD, BULLER CLOSE, CLIFTON CRESCENT, COMMERCIAL WAY, ELCOT AVENUE, FENHAM ROAD, FRIARY ROAD, FURLEY ROAD, GELDART ROAD, GLENGALL ROAD, GREEN HUNDRED ROAD, HAYMERLE ROAD, HOLBECK ROW, JOCELYN STREET, JOWETT STREET, KINCAID ROAD, LATONA ROAD, LEDBURY STREET, LISFORD STREET, MARMONT ROAD, MEETING HOUSE LANE, NAYLOR ROAD, NUTCROFT ROAD, NUTT STREET, PECKHAM HILL STREET, PENNETHORNE ROAD, RADNOR ROAD, ROSEMARY ROAD, SPRINGALL STREET, and STUDHOLME STREET; (b) to refresh existing and provide new 'shared-use' parking places in which either:- i) vehicles which have paid the parking charge of £4.75 per hour (using 'Pay by Phone') may be left for up to 4 hours (provided no vehicle may return to a parking place on that same day), or (ii) vehicles in respect of which have been granted either a valid residents' permit, a valid business permit or a valid visitors' permit may be left without time limit, between the hours of 8.00 am and 6.30 pm Mon-Fri inclusive, in:- ASYLUM ROAD, BIANCA ROAD, BIRD IN BUSH ROAD, BONAR ROAD, CLIFTON CRESCENT, COBOURG ROAD, COLEGROVE ROAD, COMMERCIAL WAY, ELCOT AVENUE, ETHNARD ROAD, FENHAM ROAD, FRENSHAM STREET, FRIARY ROAD, FURLEY ROAD, GELDART ROAD, GERVASE STREET, GLENGALL ROAD, GLENGALL TERRACE, GREEN HUNDRED ROAD, HAYMERLE ROAD, JOCELYN STREET, JOWETT STREET, KINCAID ROAD, LATONA ROAD, LEDBURY STREET, LEO STREET, LISFORD STREET, LONCROFT ROAD, MAISMORE STREET, MARMONT ROAD, MEETING HOUSE LANE, NAYLOR ROAD, NEATE STREET, NILE TERRACE, NUTCROFT ROAD, NUTT STREET, OAKLEY PLACE, OSSORY ROAD, PECKHAM HILL STREET, PECKHAM PARK ROAD, PENNETHORNE ROAD, RADNOR ROAD, REDDINS ROAD, ROSEMARY ROAD, SPRINGALL STREET, STUDHOLME STREET, TRAFALGAR AVENUE, and WAITE STREET; (c) install 4 new car club parking places 5.5m in length for the use of car club only (at any time, and any day of the week) in BONAR ROAD north-west side south-west of its junction with Peckham Hill Street, LATONA ROAD north-west side, north-east of its junction with Haymerle Road, NILE TERRACE south side, side of No. 16 Trafalgar Avenue, and STUDHOLME STREET south-east side, south-west of its junction with Asylum Road; (d) accommodate the provision of 55 new cycle hangars on the carriageway, each 2.55 metres in length, 2.05 metres in width and aligned parallel to the kerb, at the following locations:- ALBERT WAY north-east side, north-west of its junction with Studholme Street; ASHMORE CLOSE south-west side, opposite No. 38; ASYLUM ROAD 2 cycle hangars north-east side (i) north-west of its junction with Gervase Street, and (ii) south-east of its junction with Gervase Street; BIRD IN BUSH ROAD 4 cycle hangars (i) north-west side o/s No. 19, side of No. 1 Haymerle, (ii) north-east side opposite No. 46a, (iii) south-west side, west of its junction with Lympstone Gardens, and (iv) south-east side, north-east of its junction with Ledbury Street; BONAR ROAD 3 cycle hangars (i) south-east side, side of No. 78 Peckham Hill Street, (ii) north-east side rear of No. 62 Peckham Hill Street, and (iii) south-east of its junction with Commercial Way; BULLER CLOSE north-west side, south-west of its junction with Hastings Close; CLIFTON CRESCENT 3 cycle hangars south-east side, (i) opposite No. 1a, (ii) opposite No. 9, and (iii) opposite No. 42; COLEGROVE ROAD south-west side, o/s No. 3; COMMERCIAL WAY 2 cycle hangars north-west side (i) opposite No. 292 and (ii) opposite Nos. 330 and 332; ELCOT AVENUE 2 cycle hangars (i) south-west side opposite No. 31, and (ii) north-east side south-east of its junction with Commercial Way; ETHNARD ROAD north-east side, o/s No. 27; FENHAM ROAD 2 cycle hangars north-west side, (i) west of its junction with Friary Road, and (ii) opposite Nos. 44 and 46; FRENSHAM STREET south-east side, north-west of its junction with Peckham Park Road; FRIARY ROAD 5 cycle hangars (i) south-west side, opposite Breamore House, (ii) opposite No. 75c, (iii) west side o/s No. 114, (iv) north-east side, o/s No. 131, and (v) o/s No. 157; FURLEY ROAD 3 cycle hangars (i) south-west side, opposite No. 106, (ii) north-west side, opposite No. 52, and (iii) opposite No. 8; GLENGALL ROAD 2 cycle hangars west side (i) opposite No. 7 and (ii) opposite No. 35; GREEN HUNDRED ROAD north-east side, side of Reading House; HAYMERLE ROAD north-east side opposite No. 13; HOLBECK ROW north-west side, south-west of its junction with Friary Road; JOCELYN STREET north-east side, opposite No. 16; KINCAID ROAD north-east side, north-west of its junction with Meeting House Lane; LATONA ROAD south-east side o/s Nos. 38/74; LEDBURY STREET north-east side opposite No. 3; LEO STREET south-west side of the north-west to south-east arm, rear of No. 3 Burnhill Close; MAISMORE STREET north-east side, north-west of its junction with Peckham Park Road; MARMONT ROAD south-east side opposite No. 24; MEETING HOUSE LANE north-west side opposite Nos. 11 and 13; NAYLOR ROAD 2 cycle hangars (i) southwest side o/s Nos. 10/26, and (ii) north-east side, north-west of its junction with Meeting House Lane; NUTCROFT ROAD north-west side, o/s No. 24; NUTT STREET south-east side opposite No. 24; OAKLEY PLACE west side o/s No. 17; PECKHAM HILL STREET 2 cycle hangars south-west side (i) o/s No. 10, and (ii) o/s No. 72; PENNETHORNE ROAD north-east side opposite No. 4; STUDHOLME STREET north-west side south-west of its junction with Asylum Road; TRAFALGAR AVENUE west side o/s No. 18; (e) accommodate the provision of a cycle hangar (2.55 metres in length and 2.05 metres in width), on the footway of PECKHAM PARK ROAD north-west side opposite No. 45, aligned parallel to the northwestern edge of the footway area; (f) provide 2 new ‘unlimited stay’ disabled persons parking places each 6m in length, which may be used without time limit by vehicles displaying a valid disabled persons 'blue badge' in CLIFTON CRESCENT south side, opposite Nos. 43 to 50; (g) install 2 new electric vehicle only re-charging points each 6m in length, which may be used by electric vehicles for re-charging only either for a max stay of 4hrs, no return within 2hrs between the hours of 7 am to 10 pm Mondays – Saturdays, or without time limit for the remaining hours in the week in (i) LISFORD STREET north-west side opposite Nos. 52 and 54, and (ii) PENNETHORNE ROAD north-east side o/s No. 25; (h) install new loading places for the purpose of loading only 'at any time' any day of the week (max stay 1hr and no return within 2hrs) in (i) HAYMERLE ROAD (north-west of its junction with Latona Road) 11m on the south-west side and 18m on the north-east side, (ii) LATONA ROAD 10m on the north-west side opposite Nos. 48/84 Latona Road, and (iii) OSSORY ROAD west side, 14m o/s Nos. 2 to 10, 12.5m o/s Nos. 14 to 22 and 60m o/s Nos. 24 to 50 Ossory Road; and (i) to introduce new and amend existing 'at any time' (AAT) waiting restrictions - double yellow lines - at road junctions, footway and vehicle crossovers, and between kerbside designated as parking places in the above-mentioned streets and in OLMAR STREET, PIONEER STREET, SHARD’S SQUARE, SUMNER ROAD, and WILLOWBROOK ROAD (in so much as is public highway and on those areas which are not designated as ‘School Keep Clear’, with the exception of Pennack Road – where no new waiting restrictions will be added on all sides of its easternmost extremity). Loading or unloading to or from attended vehicles will be permitted for a maximum of 40 minutes at any single location on AAT waiting restrictions. Existing car club parking places, cycle hangars, disabled persons’ parking places, and any other existing designated parking places (for electric vehicles, solo motorcycles, ambulances, or doctors only) located in the above streets will not be affected. NOTES: (1) All measurements are in metres ‘m’ and are approximate. (2) Parking charges are listed on www.southwark.gov.uk/parking 3. Residents’ permits, business permits and visitors’ permits will be available to residents and businesses located at qualifying addresses located within the parking zone boundary, which are not subject to a planning agreement restricting the grant of permits. 4. Copies of the orders, which will come into force on 5 June 2023, and of all other relevant documents Continues....

5. Any person desiring to question the validity of the order/s or of any provision contained therein on the grounds that it is not within the relevant powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or that any of the relevant requirements thereof or of any relevant regulations made thereunder has not been complied with in relation to the order/s may, within six weeks of the date on which the order was made, make application for the purpose to the High Court. Dated 1 June 2023 Dale Foden - Head of Service, Highways

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (LAVINGTON STREET, BASSANO STREET, BAWDALE ROAD, SUMNER STREET, LONGLEY STREET) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF VEHICLES) 1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable various works to be carried out, it intends, to make, an order, the effect of which will be to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named roads.

Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs/road markings are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload at any time in: (a) Lavington Street, between Ewer Street and Great Suffolk Street (b) Bassano Street, between No’s 17 to the side on No’s 22 (c) Bawdale Road, between No’s 23/26 and 26/32, located between Lordship Lane and Fellbrigg Road (d) Sumner Street, between Southwark Street and Holland Street (e) Longley Street, between Southwark Park Road and Thornburn Square (f) Longley Street, between Southwark Park Road and Thornburn Square all parking bays will be suspended on both sides of the road, the existing double yellow lines will be amended to ‘at any time’ waiting and loading restrictions.

The alternative route for affected traffic will be (2a) as indicated by the signs displayed (2b) Bassano Street, Blackwater Street, Lordship Lane, Bassano Street (2c) Hansler Road, Lordship Lane, Whateley Road, Fellbrigg Road (2d) as indicated by the signs displayed. (2e & f) not applicable

The existing ‘one-way’ working in Lavington Street, will be made ‘two-way’ for access and egress purposes for (2a)

Exemptions will be provided in the Order to permit reasonable access to premises, so far as it is practical without interference with the execution of the said works.

The works will be in operation between (2a) 17th – 18th June (2b) 19th – 23rd June (2c) 19th – 23rd June (2d) 17th – 18th June (2e & 2f) 19th June – 19th August

Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network Management at ttmo@southwark.gov.uk

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ToM aLsoP’s brave unbeaten 51, and a classy 28-ball 48 from michael burgess, swept Sussex Sharks to a tenacious, againstthe-odds Vitality blast five-wicket victory against surrey at the kia oval – with just one ball to spare.

After bowling out the hosts for 148 on a used pitch, Sussex looked out of it when they struggled to 57 for four after Sunil Narine, who took two for 18 from his four overs, produced a wicket maiden in the 11th over. But then Burgess joined Alsop in a match-winning partnership of 77 in eight overs that shocked Surrey, who had won their first two Blast fixtures of the season, and propelled the Sharks to the brink of an opening South Group win. Burgess, having just deposited Dan Worrall for a huge six into almost the second tier of the JM Finn Stand, was brilliantly caught at short third man from the last ball of the 18th over – slashing a low full toss to Nathan Barnwell, the substitute fielder, who hung on gallantly. That left Sussex needing 16 from the last two overs, and then ten from the last after Sam Curran bowled a tight penultimate over, and Alsop was equal to the task of taking ten off Tom Lawes. Left-hander Alsop hit the second ball through extra cover for three and, with James Coles taking a single from the next, levelled the scores by hammering Lawes’ fourth ball back past the bowler for a lofted boundary. Alsop then pulled Lawes over a ring field for the victory-clinching single and his 42-ball anchor knock included legside sixes off Cameron Steel and Worrall and four fours besides. But it had been Burgess, on-loan from Warwickshire and originally a product of Surrey’s youth system before joining Sussex for three seasons from 2017, who played the innings of the game. He took the lion’s share of the 19 runs that came from the 15th over, off Worrall, including a remarkable square cut six that landed on the boundary rope. That left Sussex needing 52 from the final five overs and Burgess, in all, hit two sixes and five fours as the Sharks shook off injury setbacks that included opener Ali Orr having to bat with a runner – but still hitting 24 from 15 balls – after hurting his knee trying to take a boundary catch early in the match. Narine earlier hit three sixes in a quickfire 29 but he then became the first of Ravi Bopara’s three victims in a canny spell of three for 18 from the 12th, 14th and 16th overs, and Surrey’s innings rather fizzled out as their last four wickets tumbled for just two runs

Sussex Sharks earn win at the Kia Oval with one ball left

Laurie Evans in nine balls. Surrey at first took the attack to a Sussex bowling unit shorn of both their overseas players, Pakistan’s Shadab Khan and Australia’s Nathan McAndrew, who were rested as a precaution following their unfortunate on-field collision in the Sharks’ opening game defeat against Somerset at Hove. Laurie Evans took two legside fours off George Garton in the second over and then lifted Coles’ left-arm spin for a six into the back tier of the Bedser Stand in a third over that brought 16 runs as Will Jacks also plundered two fours. But Tymal Mills, introduced for the fifth over, made the breakthrough when Evans, making room to carve,

lost his off stump on 23 and Jacks fell for 13 – splicing Henry Crocombe’s fast-medium to mid wicket – as Surrey ended the six-over powerplay on 42 for two. A quite brilliant low diving catch at backward point by Coles cut Sam Curran’s innings short on just two, the fielder scooping the ball up righthanded as the England all-rounder slashed Archie Lenham’s leg spin hard for what he must have thought would be a boundary. Narine’s mid-innings aggression helped to take Surrey to 82 for three by the halfway point as he and Tom Curran added 53 for the fourth wicket but then Bopara began to produce his own particular brand of medium-paced

magic as Narine lofted to long on and Curran (23) skied to extra cover, where Alsop took a fine running catch over his shoulder. Jamie Smith did bludgeon Lenham for two straight fours but on 19 was bowled by Bopara as he tried to sweep a straight ball after moving outside his off stump. Mills returned to help his captain turn the screw on Surrey’s lower order and Jamie Overton was bowled for 13 by a thunderbolt that hit his off stump and both Steel and Lawes were run out trying to come back for a second run – Lawes being dismissed without facing a ball. The innings ended with three balls unused, Jordan Clark swinging and

and Dani Gregory each claimed two wickets apiece for Stars. Orla Prendergast returned miserly figures of 2-12 from four overs as Storm produced their most incisive new-ball bowling performance of the campaign to reduce their opponents to 31-4. But Alice Davidson-Richards staged a rescue act, top scoring with 43 from 45 balls and dominating a stand of 52 for the fifth wicket with Phoebe Franklin, while Tash Farrant clubbed an unbeaten 32 to hoist Stars to 126-6. Needing to bounce back after being

comfortably beaten by Southern Vipers 48 hours earlier, Storm suffered a third defeat in four outings and are now adrift of the top four, while Stars registered their second win in five games to keep alive their hopes of progressing. Stars bowler Freya Davies said: “It's the kind of ground where you know you can score runs and we would probably have wanted a few more than 126 when we arrived here today. But having batted on it ourselves, we knew that, if we put the ball in the right areas,

we could make it move about enough. It offered a little bit and that's why we went with a seam-heavy attack. “We've been put in some pretty tough situations this season and we felt we always had things under control. There was a real calmness about our work and a clarity about what we were trying to achieve, which helped us in a tight situation. “Sophie Luff batted exceptionally well and I was just trying to get her off strike in that last over. We had got ourselves in a difficult situation and

missing at Garton to go for just eight and leaving Surrey short of a par total and guilty of losing their way against some excellent Sussex out-cricket. Tom Clark was Sussex’s first wicket to fall, caught at extra cover off Worrall for 9 and after Orr was taken at backward point off Lawes the Sharks reply stuttered further when Bopara edged Narine’s third ball behind and the West Indian mystery spinner also had Garton caught by keeper Smith for 7. Alsop and Burgess, though, held their nerve in front of a big crowd and, with Narine bowled out at the end of the 14th over, an equation of 71 from six was achieved. Their stand, meanwhile, was a fifth wicket T20 record for Sussex against Surrey.

Disciplined Stars calm Storm in six-run victory

By Andy Stockhausen

souTh easT stars produced a disciplined performance in the field to beat western Storm by six runs in a close-fought charlotte edwards Cup contest at Taunton's cooper associates Ground last weekend.

Chasing 127 for victory, Storm were bowled out for 120 with two balls to spare, skipper Sophie Luff left high and dry on 43 not out from 46 balls, while Freya Davies, Phoebe Franklin

this was a must-win game for us. But that will just make for an even better story when we win the trophy.” Storm all-rounder Orla Prendergast added: “It's frustrating to lose the game, because we started really well. That's probably our most complete fielding performance of the season and we did really well to restrict a team like Stars to 126. We executed our bowling plans really well, especially with the new ball, on what was a good pitch and we need to take that into the next game against Sunrisers on Wednesday.”

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Millwall and Tom Bradshaw will face Leeds United again next season

Two former Lions earn promotions after play-off dramatics By John Kelly afTeR The last day of the Premier League and the championship and League one play-offs, millwall now know all of their 23 opponents in the 2023-24 Championship season.

Coventry City will be one of them, after they came out on the wrong side of last Saturday’s epic play-off final at Wembley, with Luton Town taking their place in the top flight after a 6-5 victory on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra-time. Former Millwall winger Fred Onyedinma came on for Luton in the 84th minute before Coventry’s Fankaty Dabo fired the twelfth penalty of the shootout over the crossbar. Luton defender Tom Lockyer collapsed on the pitch early in the game but his dad later posted an image of his son celebrating the victory from his hospital bed. “We lost Tom Lockyer, but recovered really well after that and showed a lot of emotional strength and character,” Luton manager Rob Edwards said. “We lost our captain and best player. All I've been thinking about since the final whistle is that. Health is more important than anything. “The performance in the first half was excellent. They had the first 20-25 minutes of the second half and got the goal, but we started wrestling back some momentum and then obviously it was tight. “I'm so proud to be a part of this club. The players, the staff, the board, the supporters, they deserve to enjoy this – they've been through a lot.”

There were still two relegation spots to be decided on the final day of the Premier League season last Sunday. Leeds United are down after their 4-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur at Elland Road. And they were joined by 2015-16 Premier League champions Leicester City who despite beating West Ham United 2-1 were relegated after former Millwall defender Sean Dyche’s Everton beat Bournemouth 1-0 at Goodison Park. Millwall could come against Leeds manager Sam Allardyce next season as he is open to staying on. Allardyce believes there is a lot of work needed on the squad. “The rebuild has to be carefully planned,” Allardyce said. “I don't know about myself. What is the strategy going to be like both on and off the field? If things are going in the right direction, then we'll see. “There is a lot to be done, even for the Championship. Goals to be scored and goal-scorers to score them. That is an area. The squad is a little on the young side, lacks experience. “That could be not as big a problem in the Championship, as those lads could make a big impact. Size of the squad is another factor over 46 games. Which way does the club want to go? It is a huge disappointment to me not to have gotten more results from the players. I can't blame them for not trying. They gave everything they have but you can't make those errors at this level. “I'm disappointed for the fans. They are very entitled to show their disapproval. They filled the stadium to support and the lads should have given them more to get behind them.”

Leicester manager Dean Smith was also a recent appointment after the club sacked Brendan Rodgers. The Tigers would have stayed up on goal difference had Bournemouth scored at Everton. Smith guided Aston Villa to promotion through the play-offs in 2019. He is unsure if he will be in charge of Leicester next season. “I can only look at my seven weeks and eight games,” Smith said. “I always felt coming in it was going to be tough. The confidence and belief was low. “I felt we would need eleven points to stay up, it turned out to be eleven but we only got nine. In that regard, I have failed. “The time and effort [chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha] puts in to the

football is there to see. I am not thinking about my future at the moment. It is raw getting relegated and I will go and reflect on it. “The raw materials are of an elite club. It feels raw, it hurts, but with the infrastructure it will bounce back. You have to improve on the things that let you down and I have no doubts the players will.” Another former Lion, Lee Gregory, earned the second promotion of his career as Sheffield Wednesday defeated Barnsley in the League One play-off final last Monday. Darren Moore’s Wednesday came back from a 4-0 first-leg defeat to beat Peterborough United on penalties in the semi-finals, and they didn’t let up on the

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drama as Josh Windass scored the only goal of the game in the 123rd minute in front of over 72,000 fans at Wembley. “I'm just really pleased for everyone connected with the club, to win in that manner was tremendous,” Moore said. “Coming into the game, the expectation was huge, the only way to get over the line was by being together and we had that today. “There was a lot of interest [after the semi-final], but we just wanted to get back on the pitch and go through the basic dynamics and just settle them down, saying the job isn't done yet. They're a humble group, I'm grateful to work with them. “For the football club, we don't want to stand still, we want to move forward.”

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Boss relaxed over deals as duo still in talks

By John Kelly

MiLLwaLL aRe still in negotiations with Jake cooper and Ryan Leonard over new deals.

Cooper, 28, still has a year left on his current contract but Leonard, 31, is due to be a free agent at the end of this month. Manager Gary Rowett is not involved in the key details of any agreement, preferring to leave those discussions to chief executive Steve Kavanagh and head of football operations Alex Aldridge. Rowett is instead focusing on securing new recruits. “That’s something that Alex and Steve, obviously I have a part in that, but the numbers and the negotiations are led by them,” Rowett said. “Which I think is great from my perspective because for me really it’s just about what do we want to do from a playing perspective, and not get involved in all of those things. “I don’t know, if I’m being honest [if the pair will agree new terms]. Sometimes these things are easy, sometimes these things start to get a little bit more complicated. “The fact of the matter is one’s under contract, one’s out of contract, very different circumstances for both. We’ll see how they progress. “What you’re always trying to do is make good decisions around the playing side, around contracts, looking ahead a little bit further. At the same time it always has to be in line with where we want it to be with the club financially as well. “It’s just trying to find that balance.”

Warning for young stars after title win

By John Kelly gAry roweTT is buoyed by the mentality of Millwall’s young players – but warned that’s only part of what’s needed to become a first-team regular.

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By John Kelly MiLLwaLL chaiRMaN John Berylson said the club are going to do “absolutely everything we can” to strengthen the squad over the summer to mount another promotion bid in 202324.

Gary Rowett’s Lions missed out on the top six on the last day after their 4-3 defeat to Blackburn Rovers. Berylson paid tribute to Millwall’s Professional Development League squad and thanked fans for their support last season. “I would like to start by expressing my delight at the success our under-21 squad have achieved this season, culminating in beating Sheffield United in the Professional Development League national final,” Berylson said. “To win the southern division is one thing, a fine achievement, but to go on and get one better with that overall trophy is truly fantastic. I’d like to pay tribute to Kevin Nugent, Paul Robinson, the rest of the staff, and of course all the players, who have demonstrated their outstanding potential over the course of the campaign.

“Congratulations are also extended to Larry McAvoy, Chris Perry, and their under-18 squad, who also enjoyed another superb season reaching their play-off semi-finals. Twice winning having scored seven, and with several other high-scoring victories and matches over the course of the season, there was certainly no shortage of entertainment following the under-18s and everyone involved can be very proud of another season of progress. “It’s great that such a bright light has been shone on the academy – not forgetting of course the emergence of Romain Esse within the first team – and long may that continue as it is so important for us as a club to see players working their way through the age groups and into the senior squad. “The dust is beginning to settle on what was ultimately a very painful end to a season which so promised so much. There is no hiding from the fact that what happened in that second half against Blackburn badly hurt us all, but what I’m focused on is ensuring that those negative emotions we’re collectively experiencing are channelled in the right way, and that’s by growing

further, getting better, and going again next season. “There is so much to look back on with such pride and joy, not least the quite incredible atmosphere and feeling within The Den during the early stages of that final game. It was better than anything I’ve seen and experienced during my association with the club and what we’re focused on as a club is continuing to try and harness that type of environment as often as possible in 2023-24 and beyond. “Last season we had a series of sellout crowds, including the biggest ever one in the League and our highest average attendance at the current stadium. I believe that is testament to the way in which supporters have embraced our progress and rallied behind Gary Rowett, his staff, and the players, and backed them through highs and lows. “Our objective for this summer is no different to any other in that we are going to do absolutely everything we can to help strengthen the squad as much as possible. In recent years we feel that “We’ve shown progress on and off the pitch each season and our aim is to do that again. It’s not easy, certainly not so early in the

summer, but Gary, Alex Aldridge, and the recruitment department are working incredibly hard to secure the players which can help take us to that next level. I’m certainly very excited and enthused by that challenge and have every faith that come the end of the window we’ll have a team and squad ready to compete strongly once more. “I’d like to finish firstly by thanking all the staff throughout the club for their continued hard work, passion for Millwall, and desire to take us to the next level. I’m proud to represent the team behind the team, and while a lot of their work is unseen, I know it will be appreciated by you all. “Finally, and most importantly, I would like to express my sincere gratitude on behalf of the board of directors and everyone else at the club for your amazing support over the course of the season just gone. You excelled yourselves again both in the stands on match-days and in all your various fundraising and charitable endeavours. We came so close and we’ll need what you give us again to go that one step better. “I hope you all enjoy your summer and I look forward to seeing you all when the fixtures recommence.”

After the Lions under-21s won the Professional Development League national title last week, several of his squad, including Romain Esse and Aidomo Emakhu, who have made senior appearances, spoke about the never-saydie attitude of the side. Kevin Nugent’s team needed extra-time in the semi-final and final, scoring in the 95th minute to come back from 3-1 down before beating Hull City 4-3 to reach the decider. “They understand what the club is about. Rom has been here a while, Aidomo is obviously fairly new to the club,” Rowett said. “But they can see that that is something that is embraced by the club, it’s embraced by the fans, embraced by the area and the community. It’s important that young players recognise that. “Of course, there are so many different facets to the game of football, it’s not just about determination and grit. But it’s a good starting and is something we look for in young players. It’s certainly something that if you look for if players are to step up to the next level, because the championship is a very physical league. “It’s nice to hear those players recognising that’s part of a professional young player’s journey, it’s what a young player needs in the toolbox to make that step. “Romain in particular has experienced that himself – Aidomo a little bit – but he’ll have seen how quick and difficult it is. “I think that’s a good thing.”

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Lions tenth favourites as promotion odds revealed ahead of 2023-24 season

By John Kelly MiLLwaLL aRe currently 15/2 to earn promotion from the championship next season after the second-tier line-up was confirmed last weekend.

The Lions are joint-tenth in the list after being 45 minutes away from making the play-offs last season. Relegated Leicester City and

Leeds United are first and second favourites with the other side who came down from the Premier League, Southampton, fourth favourites after Middlesbrough. There was drama in the play-offs and Premier League last weekend as two former Lions earned promotion. Fred Onyedinma came on in the 84th minute before Luton Town defeated Coventry City 6-5 on penalties to

earn a sensational promotion to the Premier League. And Lee Gregory started for Sheffield Wednesday against Barnsley on Monday as Josh Windass scored with virtually the last act of the game in the 123rd minute to send Darren Moore’s side up. The Championship fixtures will be released on June 22.

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To be promoted Leicester 13/8 Leeds 7/4 Middlesbrough 3/1 Southampton 3/1 Ipswich 4/1 Norwich 4/1 Watford 4/1 West Brom 4/1 Stoke 11/2 Sunderland 11/2 Blackburn 15/2 Coventry 15/2

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Lions’ transFer PuZZLe Millwall have previously recruited for a ﬁve-man defence but may adapt EXCLUSIVE By John Kelly gAry roweTT has given an insight into his thinking on one of the big questions this summer – whether Millwall’s recruitment will be with a four- or five-man defence in mind.

Rowett’s formation for much of his time in charge of the Lions has been five in defence, with variations in front of that including three attackers or three in midfield.

Millwall recruited last summer with a view to a default five-man defence formation with wing-backs. Callum Styles and Jamie Shackleton, both of whom also played in midfield, spent time in the wing-back roles last season. Natural wing-back Scott Malone is leaving this summer. In Rowett’s previous preferred formation, 5-2-3, Mason Bennett was often deployed on the left side of the attack. Bennett will also leave when his contract expires at the end of this month. The Lions are currently lacking an

out-and-out left-back. Murray Wallace has played there but his best position is centre-back. At the other end of the pitch, Millwall have a shortage of natural wingers. Last season, Zian Flemming, Duncan Watmore and Andreas Voglsammer played wide, but in a narrower set-up. Millwall arguably haven’t replaced Jed Wallace, who could play through the middle but was often deployed on the right wing to stretch defences and get crosses in. Millwall are busy working on a list of

targets. The Lions need to strengthen in a number of areas and Rowett would like players who are versatile to fit different formations. “I think it’s a mix, really,” Rowett told the paper when asked which formation the club would be recruiting for. “You saw towards the end of the season that we played a five [in defence] up at Blackpool and I probably would have done that on the last day had I had the options. “It’s a blend. You’ve got to head into the season thinking we’re a team that probably likes being flexible. I think it’s

interesting to see that out of the top two teams in our division, Sheffield United played a five all season. The two teams in the play-off final [Coventry City and Luton Town] play a five. “I don’t think it’s necessarily always the formation, it’s within that. Having a little bit of luck with key injuries is crucial to any of those formations. “We’ll always be flexible. I like playing a five, I like playing an attacking version of it. That’s always something that we have to think about so we can have both options.” THE RECYCLED PAPER CONTENT OF UK NEWSPAPERS IN 2014 WAS 83.5%

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