Southwark News - October 5th 2023

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Savvy millwall beat Plymouth for second away win of the season

tAser Protest

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our PiCk of whAt's on this weekend

Vigil and march held for man who fell to his death 'shortly after being tasered by police'

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Anti-CPZ campaigners raise over £10,000 ahead of looming court battle with Southwark Council Exclusive

By Herbie Russell Anti-CPZ campaigners have raised over £10,000 ahead of a possible legal battle with Southwark Council.

Oppose The CPZ Group has claimed the council’s plans to roll out borough-wide controlled parking zones (CPZ), which see residents pay up to £300 to park their cars, have “no legal basis”.

Southwark Council claims the residents’ parking schemes will prevent commuter traffic and some local residents and campaigners have praised previous CPZ schemes.

But Corin Burr, a representative for Oppose the CPZ Group, said: “We actually raised half

of that amount within the first week of the campaign and there have been some very generous donors to the campaign. So many people feel so strongly about what we’re doing.

“This campaign is highlighting that the council has not followed the correct procedure.

We’ve got the war chest in our bank now.”

Oppose the CPZ Group is arguing Southwark Council has failed properly to consult residents ahead of announcing the borough-wide CPZ. Southwark already has roughly 50 per cent CPZ coverage across the borough, including areas such as Borough, Bermondsey, Camberwell, Walworth.

The schemes mean residents are forced to buy residents’ permits to park their vehicles, which can cost between £30 and £300 depending on the vehicle and whether the

driver is a disabled blue badge holder.

Southwark Council has now stated it is aiming to turn the entire borough into a CPZ

by August 2024. It has recently consulted on new schemes in Nunhead & Queen's Road, Peckham Rye, Dulwich Hill, Dulwich Wood and Dulwich Village.

At a council meeting in August, councillors admitted that residents’ feedback wouldn’t prevent the roll-out of CPZs borough-wide.

Oppose the CPZ Group is now arguing that the council has failed properly to consult residents and misused its statutory powers.

Money is currently funding lawyers and could be used to bankroll a court battle if it goes to a judicial review.

However, having already pledged to splash out £4.4million on 48 traffic wardens and

cameras to oversee its new CPZs, Southwark Council has so far stood its ground.

Some residents are however in favour of the CPZ. In August, Peckham residents, cycling campaigners and environmental advocates praised the scheme. Claire McDonald, speaking on behalf of Mums for Lungs, said: “A CPZ makes it harder and more expensive for people to park, which means they only do journeys that are necessary. This reduces the amount of journeys made, which reduces air pollution.”

Meanwhile, Queen's Road resident Tom Moulton said the restrictions had made the area "safer to walk around" for him and his toddler.

Southwark Council has been approached for comment.

Residents face living next to an unfinished building site as planned homes scrapped Flats in Styles House overlook a construction site

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By Robert Firth Local Democracy Reporter Residents of a Southwark tower block face living next to an unfinished building site indefinitely.

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It comes after the council cancelled construction of 25 homes on their estate because the planned building wouldn’t have met new fire safety rules.

Southwark Council told Styles House Tenant Management Organisation (TMO) that a project to build 25 new council properties on their estate next to Southwark London Underground station would have to go back to the drawing board at a meeting last week.

The Labour-run council said updated government regulations that require new residential buildings taller than 18 metres (approximately six storeys) to have two staircases meant they couldn’t progress with the proposed fifteen-storey tower block.

Kieron Williams, leader of Southwark Council, said the council’s design team had tried to find a way of squeezing a second staircase into the planned building but had concluded it wasn’t possible due to the ‘very tight footprint’ of the site.

Philippe Chery, the incoming chair of Styles House TMO, said he was angry the council hadn’t informed residents of the potential obstacles to the project earlier.

Housing secretary Michael Gove announced the new rules two months ago in July, while City Hall has required all new residential buildings over 30 metres tall (approximately 10 storeys) to have a second staircase since February.

Mr Chery said: “The council has been useless. What we are angry about is the council not coming to us before and asking us ‘can we redesign the place?’

"There are other options that can be considered. The council couldn’t answer how much money they had spent when I asked them.”

The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) understands that some ex-residents of bungalows on the estate that were demolished as part of the redevelopment had been intending to move into the new councils homes that are now on hold.

Mr Chery and other members of the management organisation were due to meet council officials on Thursday, September 28, where they hope to secure confirmation that a new TMO hall promised as part of the MILLWALL

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original 2020 plans will still be built.

The council is expected to hold a public meeting to update residents on the situation next week.

Victor Chamberlain, the area’s Liberal Democrat councillor, said the news had left residents ‘reeling’.

He added: “The council has known since February that the design was no longer compliant with building safety regulations, it’s completely unacceptable that it took so long to communicate with residents, the TMO and councillors about this.”

Cllr Kieron Williams, Labour leader of Southwark Council, said: “I absolutely share residents’ disappointment that we have had to go back to the drawing board on these new council homes, and I’m very sorry for the uncertainty this has brought.

“Unfortunately the government’s new requirement to have two staircases in blocks over eighteen metres means the designs we had worked up with the community can’t progress.

"We will be working with residents to find a way forward.”

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deaf Norwegian Forest cat cycling around Borough making people smile

By Isabel Ramirez

A man and his deaf Norwegian Forest cat, who have over a million online followers for their famous cycling videos, paid a visit to Southwark to make people smile.

Travis Nelson, who lives in north London but is originally from San Francisco, came down to Borough for a ride with his unique cat, Sigrid.

"She's a Norwegian Forest cat, she's got blue eyes and she's deaf," he said.

Right before the pandemic, Travis said he moved to London for a job but during lockdown when everyone was only able to leave the house for exercise he started taking Sigrid, who was a kitten then, out on bike rides.

Three years later, the pair go out every other day and have made quite a name for themselves online - amassing 1.5 million followers on social media.

We caught up with the dynamic duo in Borough and joined them on a ride to Bermondsey.

"We like riding around this area - it's a lot of fun to go along the Thames path. I try to get south of the river when I can."

As he and his feline friend rode around Borough Market and along to the Shard and Guy's Hospital, there was a flurry of smiles and turning heads, with several people stopping

for photos.

One lady down Borough High Street looked quite starstruck as she stopped them and said she recognised them from their TikTok videos.

"For the most part, I just try to make people happy," Travis explained. "I do this as my job.

"We do charity promotion and advertising here and there."

He said a few months ago they visited the Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children, who he said were inspired when they found out Sigrid was deaf too.

On their rides around the capital, Travis said everyone stops to pet Sigrid, and even some celebrities are charmed by her. "We ran into Harry Styles the other day," he said.

They have also recently bumped into esteemed actress Helena BonhamCarter, who asked him to stop so she could pet 'Sigi' and Jeremy Clarkson although Travis said he did give them 'a death glare.'

"It's easier to meet people with her. I think people stop us because it's rare to see a cat on a bike looking so relaxed - and also she's unusual looking. And she's so soft and sweet."

"She's a gift - she opens doors," he added.

Head to TikTok @southwarknews to see what happened when we met Travis and Sigrid.

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By Isabel Ramirez A family is taking legal action after their little boy lost a toe on an escalator at London Bridge station.

Four-year-old Oscar was taken to St Thomas' Hospital where his little toe was fully amputated and his fourth toe partially removed.

The incident took place after the New Year's Day Parade when they were on their way back home to Kent.

Oscar was standing on the step behind his mother when his Wellington boot is said to have became caught between the side of the escalator and the step.

Parents Jason and Alyson - represented by law firm Bolt Burdon Kemp are alleging negligence against Network Rail, According to the law firm, Network Rail has denied liability, stating the escalator had no faults at the time of the incident and was not unsafe.

Oscar's mother is said to have run down the escalator and tried and failed to find the emergency stop button, which was located on a nearby pillar.

The boy’s father, Jason, says he was then forced to pull the little boy out of his welly as he neared the bottom of the escalator.

This resulted they say in the welly ripping and the boy’s little toe having to be fully amputated and his fourth toe partially amputated at hospital.

Jason said: “A lovely family day out ended in absolute disaster for us. I am confident our little boy wasn’t doing anything he shouldn’t have been on the escalator, we were right next to him, and it was such a frightening experience to see him suddenly trapped like that."

A passing doctor helped treat the boy and an escalator engineer helped free him. Jason continued: "Since the incident, our little boy has been really suffering and is now completely terrified of going near any escalators or lifts. We felt it was important to speak out about what happened to us, so parents know to be extremely vigilant when travelling around London.”

Ben Pepper, senior associate at Bolt

London Bridge arches set for £1.5 million renovation

Little boy's family suing after he loses his toe on London Bridge escalator Burdon Kemp, who is representing the family, said: “This family’s harrowing ordeal really shines a spotlight on the dangers of escalators and particularly the dangers of travelling with children.

"It’s really disappointing to see Network Rail deny liability for this issue and we hope, through our ongoing legal investigation, we can identify those features of the escalator that were unsafe, and ensure this tragedy doesn’t happen to anyone else.”

A Network Rail spokesperson said: “The safety and well-being of our passengers is always our number one priority and our thoughts are with Oscar and his family at this very difficult time.

“Everyone in Network Rail and

By Herbie Russell Two London Bridge railway arches that used to house a celebrated London nightclub are being renovated to provide space for businesses.

Four-year-old Oscar was taken to St Thomas'

Hospital - where his little toe was fully amputated and his fourth toe partially removed

particularly the team at London Bridge station are saddened by this incident, however, while the case is ongoing, it would be inappropriate for us to comment any further at this stage.”

Bolt Burdon Kemp is appealing for any witnesses to get in touch to help with investigations by emailing benpepper@

bbkllp.co.uk or calling 020 7288 4815.

The incident took place at the escalator from platform 7 at London Bridge railway station on 1 January 2023 at around 7 p.m.

The family is also very keen to thank those bystanders who helped after the incident.

Developer The Arch Company will inject £1.5 million into the refurbishment of the disused arches on Crucifix Lane that were once home to Happy Jacks nightclub.

Built between 1864 and 1866, they were designed by Charles Henry Driver, the prominent Victorian architect behind famous sites including the recently restored Peckham Rye Station.

Happy Jacks operated from the arches for over twenty years, hosting The Chemical Brothers’ first show in 1994.

The space was vacated in 2015 to allow for the London Bridge Station expansion and never reoccupied.

The Arch Company will now begin the “sympathetic restoration” of the arches’ facades, noteworthy for their Victorian features including multi-coloured brick patterns and elaborate stone carvings.

The arches will be offered to businesses including restaurants, cafes, bars, and leisure businesses looking to contribute to the local community.

The redevelopment is part of The Arch Company’s £200m development plan, Project 1000, which aims to bring a thousand empty or derelict spaces into use across England and Wales by 2030.

The Arch Company are backed by US private equity firm, Blackstone, and Telereal Trillium, a UK-based property developer.

In 2018 the partners bought thousands of railway arches from Network Rail in a deal worth £1.5bn.

Group of teens allegedly assault Old Kent Road man arrested after suspected public and emergency workers XL Bully 'bites

By Herbie Russell A group of teenagers have been arrested after allegedly assaulting members of the public and emergency workers at London Bridge railway station.

British Transport Police (BTP) officers were called to London Bridge station at around 7.20pm on Thursday, September 29, following reports of a disturbance.

Attending officers then recieved several further reports of assault. After “a run around the station” the three juveniles were apprehended.

One girl, aged fourteen, was arrested on suspicion of assault and three counts of assault on an emergency worker.

Another girl, aged fifteen was arrested on suspicion of an assault on an emergency worker and two counts of assault.

A boy, aged fourteen, was arrested for three counts of assault on an emergency worker, one racially aggravated public order offence, and the handling of stolen goods.

A police community support officer (PCSO) required hospital treatment following the incident.

The trio have since been released on conditional bail pending further

enquiries.

A BTP spokesperson said: ”Officers were called to London Bridge railway station around 7.20pm on Thursday 28 September following reports of a disturbance. Officers swiftly attended and received several further reports of assaults.

"One girl aged 14 was arrested for assault and three counts of assault on an emergency worker. One girl, aged 15, was arrested for assault on an emergency worker and two counts of assault. One boy, aged 14, was arrested for three counts of assault on an emergency worker, one racially aggravated public order offence, and the handling of stolen goods.

"One PCSO required hospital treatment following the incident. The three teenagers have been released on conditional bail pending further enquiries.”

On X, formerly known as Twitter, BTP London wrote: “Yesterday night, #LondonBridge officers responded to a call regarding three juveniles running around the station assaulting public and staff.

"After a run around the station, the [sic] were arrested for common assault, and assault on emergency workers."

a toddler'

By Herbie Russell

A man living on the Old Kent Road has been arrested after his dog reportedly an XL bully - allegedly bit a toddler.

Thomas Ackah, 29, was charged with being in charge of a dangerously out of control dog on Tuesday, October 3.

It comes less than two weeks after a man in his 40s was reportedly attacked by an XL Bully in Pasley Park, Walworth.

Addressing a spate of highly-publicised violent incidents involving XL Bullies, the prime minister has announced plans to ban the controversial breed.

Police were alerted to the latest incident at 10.10am on Monday, October 2. Officers had received reports that a twenty-month-old child had been bitten by a dog in Catherine Grove, Greenwich.

Paramedics rushed the boy to hospital where his injuries were assessed as neither life-threatening nor life-changing.

The dog will now undergo tests to determine whether it is an XL Bully. Mr Ackah appeared at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, October 3.

Less than two weeks ago, on Friday,

A Met Police stock image (left) and an example of what an XL Bully dog looks like. Credit: Josie Clark (Creative Commons) (right) September 22, a man was attacked by a dog in Pasley Park, also believed to be an XL Bully. There is no indication the two incidents are linked.

The Met Police said the victim, in his 40s, was hospitalised after being bitten on the arm.

Police said the owner left with the greycoloured dog before police arrived. The Met has appealed to the public for help identifying the dog and its owner.

The attack has prompted volunteer group Friends of Pasley Park to reassure locals that the park remains “a place of peace”.

A spokesperson for the group said: “We want the park to be a place of peace, that everyone can enjoy. Our concern and

sympathy go to the victim of this terrible attack who is now home again after being kept in hospital whilst they dealt with his serious injuries. Our thanks go to all those who went to his rescue.”

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has described XL Bullies as a “danger to our communities” and is ordering police and experts to define the breed ahead of a ban.

The breed could enter the UK’s dangerous dogs list by the end of the year, joining the pit bull terrier, Japanese tosa, dogo Argentino and the fila Brasileiro.

Developed in the 1990s, XL Bullies are believed to have been bred from numerous breeds, including the American pit bull terrier.

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ost of us have had the legal right to choose where to have our first outpatient appointment for several years – but not many of us know about it.

You don’t have to go to the hospital closest to where you live. You can make a decision based on how far you are prepared to travel, how long you want to wait, whether the location is near family or friends, or how the treatment provider is rated by other patients and the health and care regulator.

You can make an informed decision based on what matters most to you and your family.

The right to choose covers a huge range of non-emergency conditions and includes both NHS hospitals and independent hospitals, if they provide services to the NHS.

Giving people choice about where to get their healthcare improves patient experience and has the added bonus of helping to make sure NHS resources and capacity are used as effectively as possible.

During an appointment, GPs or other healthcare professionals can Scan the QR code to see information on the length of waiting lists and should share find out more about a minimum of five clinically choice in the NHS appropriate providers with patients as part of the decision making process. For patients who need more time to make a decision, the My Planned Care website at myplannedcare.nhs.uk is helpful for waiting times and hospital rating information. They can then book by calling the referral service helpline or online.

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Bermondsey primary welcomes super head

Martin Blain

By Isabel Ramirez

The new headteacher at a Bermondsey primary says he will replicate the success of his previous school which produced results that were 'among the best in the country.'

E-cargo bikes are now available to hire in Dulwich and Walworth

By Isabel Ramirez There are now four e-cargo bikes available to hire, for businesses, community groups or individuals to transport goods - and they are free for new users.

Southwark, the first London borough to introduce a community e-cargo bike share scheme, now has bikes available in Lordship Lane, North Cross Road, Walworth Road and Dulwich Village.

The scheme is run by Peddle My Wheels on behalf of Southwark Council. It is similar to a car share scheme but for electric cargo bikes, which can be hired by the minute, or for £2.50 an hour.

All new users get one hour free to start or three hours if they are a business and then the cost of using the scheme is £0.75 per 15 minutes.

The cargo bikes can be used on the road in exactly the same way as e-bikes. They can use the cycle lanes and go anywhere a bicycle can go.

Café and bakery Louie Louie on Walworth Road has just started using the new e-cargo bike.

Chris Greenwood, who runs four Louie Louie cafes around Southwark, said he used the bikes to deliver baked goods between his main kitchen and bakery in Walworth and the other sites.

“It makes sense to me because everything is within cycling distance of our central kitchen and bakery. When we first looked at it, the cost of a cargo bike was high and we didn’t have secure storage, so we were worried about it being stolen. So instead we now hire cargo bikes when we need them.”

Cllr James McAsh, Southwark Council Cabinet member for the climate emergency, clean air and streets, said: “Cargo bikes are a great way of transporting goods across the borough – fast, cheap and good for our environment.

“It’s great to see a local business really embrace sustainable ways of transporting goods across the borough.

“As part of our ambitious Streets for People strategy, we’re supporting local businesses to switch to cargo bikes to help improve the air we breathe, reduce congestion and reliance on larger vehicles.”

More details can be found online at ourbike. co.uk

Bones discovered on Rotherhithe beach

By Herbie Russell Police have discovered bones on Rotherhithe beach and sent them off for examination.

Passers-by were shocked to see a team of Met Police officers combing the banks of the Rotherhithe peninsular at 3.18pm on Thursday, September 27.

They were responding to reports

that bones had been found.

Police have not yet confirmed what sort of bones they are and have sent them off to be examined.

A Met Police spokesperson: “Police were called to Rotherhithe Beach at 15.18hrs on Thursday, 27 September to reports of bones found.

"Officers attended. The bones have been removed and have been sent off for examination.”

Martin Blain takes the reins at Galleywall Primary after the previous head Sarah Parbhu left to be closer to family after having a baby.

Martin was the former Principal of Canary Wharf College Glenworth (CWC) in Tower Hamlets.

At his former school, SAT exam results for core subjects such as reading, writing and maths were just under 90 per cent – among the best in the country.

They were also rated ‘outstanding’

by Ofsted with inspectors describing leadership as inspirational and forward-thinking.

Now he succeeds Sarah Parbhu at Galleywall, which is also an Ofstedrated outstanding school.

Martin says the key to a successful school is developing pupils’ social, emotional and academic abilities.

He said: “We were extremely successful at my previous school because we took a holistic approach to education.

“That’s very much in keeping with the City of London Academies Trust Foundations of Excellence vision, on which all its academies are asked to operate.

“Galleywall will be strong on academic work to give students the best chance in their next step in education.

“But being book-smart is only one ingredient needed to succeed. You need to help children develop in other ways.

“Under my leadership, there will be a focus on sport, the arts, oracy and being good citizens. We will enhance their cultural as well as their academic lives.”

Martin has taught all over the country at both secondary and primary levels.

He added that he's 'very excited' about this next step.

“I have had a varied career with never

a dull moment and I anticipate it being no different here in Bermondsey," he said.

“I am looking forward to getting to know our pupils, their families and the community. I have very high expectations for the pupils at this school.”

The City Corporation sponsors ten Academies across Hackney, Newham, Islington, and Southwark.

Chair of the City of London Academies

Trust, Catherine McGuinness, said: “We are thrilled to welcome someone of Martin’s calibre and experience to oversee this outstanding school.

“We look forward to working with him to continue our work in providing exceptional education which links to the world of work.”

Families interested in a place at the school for Reception on in-year transitions should visit www.galleywall. co.uk

Police investigation after report of chase involving knife-wielding man in Rotherhithe

By Herbie Russell

A knife-wielding man was reportedly seen chasing another man on Salter Road in Rotherhithe.

Police were alerted to the incident at around 7.30pm on Wednesday, September 27, and rushed to the scene.

Officers spoke with someone who said they’d witnessed the chase.

However, after searching the area, nobody was found.

There have been no injuries or arrests.

A Met Police spokesperson said: “At around 19:30hrs on Wednesday 27 September police were called to a report of a man with a weapon on Salter Road, SE16.

“Officers attended the scene, and spoke with a witness who said a man was chasing another man with a knife.

“Officers searched the area for the suspect, but despite their efforts nobody was found. There were no

The incident reportedly took place on Salter Road, Rotherhithe reported injuries or arrests.”

Enquiries are ongoing. Those with

information are asked to call 101 stating CAD7140/27SEP

By Herbie Russell Budding musiCiAns from across the country will descend on herne hill this month for the uK’s biggest youth open mic night.

The JOM Open Mic Night will see 67 performers take to the stage, backed by a professional music setup, on Sunday, October 15.

Performers at previous events have gone on to support major artists like Tom Odell and The Libertines, with one artist even winning The Voice UK Kids.

But Andy Gray, who founded the event in 2017, says it’s all about “making young people feel special” regardless of their musical experience or ability.

“Kids wanna perform but they don’t wanna perform at school because they’re worried about being judged harshly by their peers. They could potentially be bullied afterward. I want to offer a really cool place for young kids to perform,” he said.

“It’s all about making young people feel special for stepping on stage, wherever they are on their musical journeys, and providing them with the best sounds they can possibly get from an open mic."

Despite having no musical experience, Andy Gray was inspired to start JOM Open Mic Night after seeing his daughter perform at a local pub.

“She came away feeling absolutely on fire,” he said. “Next time she did it, she invited a few friends and then I started taking it more seriously.”

Since then, over 1000 young artists, including soloists, bands and nine-piece outfits have performed at the events.

It has also been nominated for the BBC’s Make a Difference Award which celebrates local groups and individuals F.A.A.

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herne hill is home to the uk's biggest oPen miC night for young musiCiAns The Badgers

that “genuinely change the lives of others within the community”.

Unlike most other open mic nights, performers can expect a twelvespeaker PA system, professional sound engineering, lighting and even a performer’s assistant.

JOM Open Mic caters to a range of abilities. “It’s about the bravery of stepping up for me. We get some beginners and

some really good musicians as well,” said Andy.

“You want the beginners to own the moment. You’re trying to make them feel comfortable alongside other musicians who have been doing it for years.”

Some musicians have gone on to see incredible success after performing at JOM, including Sam Wilkinson who won The Voice UK Kids in 2019.

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Other success stories include punk band PLAY DEAD, signed by Blitzcat Records and Lexi Caroll, who went on to support Tom Odell.

The JOM Open Mic Night will form part of the Herne Hill Music Festival, running from October 6 to October 15.

The JOM Open Mic Night on Sunday, October 15, will be made up of two sessions - Junior and Youth. The venue is

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By Isabel Ramirez The man who has been living in a skip in Bermondsey for nearly a year, his 'only way' to live in central London, says he is 'enjoying it' and wants to live there longer.

Harrison Marshall, 29, has been living on the site on Page's Walk since January.

In a meeting with us, he revealed how life in a skip has been for the past eight months.

"I've enjoyed it," he told us, "obviously there have been some inconveniences - the most obvious one is the shower.

You can't just wake up and shower - it's frustrating not having somewhere right next to you."

For the first seven weeks, he said he didn't have any electricity so, being winter still, it was 'very cold.'

But he said if he compared it to other experiences he has had living in London in shared houses - 'this has a lot of benefits.'

"It's been nice to have my own space and not worry about anyone else."

His initial aim was to raise awareness about rising rent prices and how unaffordable it has become to live in London.

Asked whether he thinks he has succeeded in that aim, Harrison said: "It's an issue everyone knows about. But the project has spread much further than I ever thought it would. So it's definitely got people talking."

Since it began, his project has been covered by every main UK news outlet and even made its way onto international news. The videos of him building the skip and a tour around it have amassed millions of views.

Most people have been impressed, but as with anything that goes viral online, he said not all the comments have been good.

"When something spreads online and people see a short video, naturally they'll make their assumptions," Harrison said.

"Often the reaction is positive. But for this project, a lot of the criticism came from assumptions of who I am and why I'm personally doing this - maybe because of the way I look or sound."

On the kind of negativity he has faced, he said, "A lot of people assume I'm rich and I don't have to do this, or I must have a house down the road which I must be

Man who has lived in his skip house for nearly a year wants to stay longer

sleeping in."

"I'm not. I'd love to have a swish house I could go back to."

That said, he added that regardless of reaction, it was encouraging the conversation about rising rents: "That's the whole point of it."

"Of course, there are so many more people worse off than I am - but the fact is everybody is struggling in London with trying to find a place. Nobody is ever going to be able to get on the property ladder in these conditions."

On arrival back in January, he received a warm welcome from his neighbours but how have others reacted to the skiphouse?

"It can be hard moving to a new area to meet people," he said. "But by having something so unusual - it gives people an excuse to stop and talk to me."

He said people often ask to have a look inside.

"I have a letterbox and people leave me notes in there. A little girl who lives up the road had to write a letter to a stranger for her homework and she chose me.

"Then she and her dad came round to have a tour and were asking questions.

Things like that have been great."

By January, Harrison will have lived in the skip house for a year, which was the original plan.

Reflecting on this, he said although he

won't live in it forever - he doesn't want to jump 'skip' anytime soon.

"I want to live in the skip house for as long as possible. I said I would live in it for a year but I would do longer.

"The thought of moving out and paying £1000 in rent a month doesn't appeal to me."

He is looking for another location as his landlord only agreed to give him the site for a year.

Before Harrison and the skip house moved in, 'Stompie' the soviet Tank occupied the site. There is currently no news of whether Stompie will return.

Reflecting on when he moved into the skip, which he commented 'doesn't feel

that long ago', Harrison remembers that safety and security were some of his biggest worries.

The barbed wire fence is enough to keep out most people, but he said there was one incident where 'two drunk men' climbed over the wall at the back of the site and were trying to get inside.

"That shook me up a bit. I didn't know what to do at first. But I peeped through the roof and asked them to leave and they did. I had to let them out the front gate.

"I added an extra layer of barbed wire where they'd got in."

For updates on The Skip House go to @ the.skiphouse on TikTok

Famous TV gardener Monty Don to visit Dulwich school for talk and book signing Don at the Chelsea Flower Show.

By Herbie Russell

Famous TV gardener Monty Don will give a talk at a book signing in Dulwich next month.

Best known as the lead presenter on the BBC series Gardeners’ World, Monty is inviting green-fingered fans to say pay him a visit at James Allen's Girls' School (JAGS) on Monday, November 6.

He will discuss his new book, a guide on how to grow over 100 popular flower, foods and houseplants, entitled The Gardening Book, with visitors receiving a signed copy.

In the online summary, Monty Wrote: “Think of your garden like a meal. When you select a recipe, you're choosing it based on inclination, experience and circumstance.

Making a garden, big or small, uses exactly the same process.”

Monty Don, arguably the most prominent figure in the world of gardening UK gardening, is renowned for his soothing presence on television and his wealth of horticultural wisdom.

With an impressive career that spans several decades, Monty has captured the hearts of many through his TV shows, where he shares his passion for all things green.

He has previously described himself as a writer "who happens to have lots of television work”.

The event will take place at 7.30pm on Monday, November 6, at the Vaughan Williams Auditorium, James Allen's Girls' School. 144 East Dulwich Grove, SE22 8TE. Standard tickets are £35 (includes a signed copy of The Gardening Book. Book RRP £28). Tickets are available at www.trybooking. com/uk/events/landing/46405.

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vigil And mArCh held for mAn who fell to his deAth 'shortly After being tAsered' by PoliCe in PeCkhAm

People laid flowers where Zodoq fell to his death

By Herbie Russell A vigil was held for a man who fell five storeys to his death 'shortly after being tasered' by police in Peckham.

Two Met Police officers could face criminal investigations over the death of Zodoq Obatolah, 52, who suffered fatal injuries on April 12.

The vigil, held on Saturday, September 30, saw people lay flowers at the spot where Zodoq fell and observe a oneminute silence.

It was followed by a march, with roughly 150 demonstrators holding placards with slogans such as ‘end the use of Taser torture’.

People gathered at the Rye Hill Estate to pay their respects

Chants rang out across Rye Lane before protestors arrived outside Peckham Police Station to hear speeches from several speakers.

The day’s events were held by Zodoq’s neighbours on the Rye Hill Estate and Southwark Copwatch, an activist group that monitors police action.

Dawn, a Rye Hill Estate resident, said: “I’m a neighbours person… and I just think this was wrong and we need to support whatever we can do to get justice for Zodoq.”

“If this [vigil] didn’t happen then his death would’ve just been another day and that’s what I couldn’t take,” she added.

Officers were called to Zodoq’s

Demonstrators march down Rye Lane in memory of Zodoq Obatolah

address just before midnight on April 11 following reports of a man shouting from a balcony. However, they received no response from inside the flat and left.

At around 1.25am, police were told that a man was threatening to jump from a balcony and so returned to the property at around 2am.

They forced entry and tried to persuade the man to come inside from the balcony, the IOPC said.

Officers also requested that a police negotiator attend the scene. The IOPC said that, over the course of the next hour, some officers left the flat but two officers remained.

IOPC investigators have said: “Evidence at this stage indicates that an

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officer discharged their Taser, shortly before the man fell from the balcony railing at around 3.20am.

“The man fell five floors to the ground and was transported to hospital with critical injuries. He sadly died later that day.”

Two police officers are being investigated for gross negligence manslaughter and one of them is also being investigated for unlawful act manslaughter.

Southwark Copwatch has made a series of demands including banning the use of Tasers and the end of police responding to mental health call-outs.

Met Police Commissioner Mark Rowley has previously said police

would begin withdrawing from mental health call-outs.

IOPC director Amanda Rowe said: “Our thoughts are with the man who died and we sincerely hope that he is formally identified and that his family are able to be notified.

“This was a tragic incident and we recognise that the circumstances surrounding the man’s death have understandably “Following the conclusion of our investigation, we will decide whether to refer the matter to the Crown Prosecution Service for a charging decision and we will determine whether any officers should face disciplinary proceedings.”

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gym users complain following council takeover

By Isabel Ramirez users say their gym in Peckham has been 'neglected' since the council brought all leisure centres back in-house.

Peckham Pulse Gym was previously run by Everyone Active, but between their contract ending and the handover to Southwark Council, some users and a member of staff claim things went from bad to worse.

An employee at the gym, who prefers to remain anonymous, said: "We were the last ones to know this was happening.

"And when we were told, we were told the reason for the change was to improve things."

The employee agreed it needed improvement, commenting: "By the end of Everyone Active's contract communication was bad and they had stopped responding to us when we asked for machines to be repaired."

But he said when the council took over this did not improve. "Around fifteen machines are out of service, and the air con is constantly breaking."

He also said there is a broken mirror and there is 'mould' growing in the gym.

"It's been neglected. There's a lot of complaints - the environment is not nice. We'll lose members if it doesn't get better soon," he said.

One gym user we spoke to actually cancelled her membership at the start

of this month. Monique, who lives in Rotherhithe, told us: "I started to attend three months ago for Zumba - but the facilities in the gym were not good. They're very old and the machines are dated - and there was constant dripping from the sauna."

"It's a shame because in Dulwich and Surrey Docks, the facilities are more up-to-date."

A gym user, Danielle Gregory, said she has noticed the decline and with reference to the broken equipment said: "Service users like myself are

getting fed up. We are paying for services we are not receiving."

Since we approached the council for comment on this situation they confirmed they had fixed the air conditioning and were 'actively addressing' other equipment repairs.

Councillor Catherine Rose, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, Leisure and Parks, said: “We brought the management of our leisure centres back in-house to urgently address outstanding repairs to ensure the delivery of high-quality facilities and

Camberwell community centre becomes 300th organisation to become a Living Wage employer

services to all visitors.

"Since the transfer, we’ve repaired the air conditioning at Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, and we are actively addressing other pressing equipment repairs.

"Additionally, we are investigating hygiene concerns raised and will promptly resolve any issues that arise.

"We’re also working with our staff to enhance their working environments and their terms and conditions, actively seeking their

The Southwark roads to get 20mph speed limits revealed

By Herbie Russell Transport for London (TfL) has revealed which Southwark roads will be subject to 20mph speed limits.

Cllr Martin Seaton visited Spring Community Hub to congratulate them on becoming a Living Wage employer

By Herbie Russell A Camberwell community centre has become the 300th organisation in Southwark to become an official Living Wage employer.

Employees at the Spring Community Hub are now paid a minimum £11.95 per hour, above the national minimum wage of £10.42.

Cllr Martin Seaton, cabinet member for jobs, skills and business, visited Spring Community Hub to congratulate them on the milestone.

He said: “Southwark is a proud Living Wage Place thanks to employers like Spring Community Hub. “They are doing vital work tackling inwork poverty out in the community and now among their own workforce.

"Putting fair wages into the pockets

of workers also benefits employers and residents by creating a more inclusive local economy."

The 'real living wage' is set by The Living Wage Foundation and is based on the cost of living, including rent.

In 2020, Southwark Council committed to becoming a Living Wage Place, meaning it would encourage organisations to pay staff the living wage. Since then, over 4,800 people have benefited from pay rises.

The Southwark News is also proud to be a Living Wage employer in the borough.

Spring Community Hub set up a food bank to tackle hunger in the community and distributed more than 5,200 food parcels in the first year of the pandemic.

It also offers crisis support, backto-work support, a holiday club for

children, a clothes bank and a social supermarket.

Felicia Boshorin, CEO at Spring Community Hub, said: “We are proud to be the 300th Living Wage Employer in Southwark. Given the work that we do, we are acutely aware of the impact of the cost of living crisis on people in the borough, even those who are working.

“As responsible employers, it is important to us to set a positive example by paying our staff a living wage so they can at least meet the basic costs associated with living in London.”

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For more on support from Southwark Council on accreditation, email southwarkbusinesdesk@southwark. gov.uk with ‘Living Wage accreditation’ in the subject line.

recommendations for improvement.

“We have recently committed to a comprehensive repair programme across the leisure centres, and aim to complete the first phase of this next year.”

Danielle added: "They kept the gym open overnight the other day to do some repairs, so hopefully this is the start of things getting better."

Peckham Pulse was one of eight leisure centres that Southwark Council brought back in-house in June, after being forced to bail Everyone Active out during the pandemic.

At the time of the takeover, they listed one of their plans was to 'upgrade gym equipment and bolster class offerings after an initial settlingin period.'

Everyone Active was approached for comment but they chose not to respond at this time.

TfL has announced that 65km of roads will be subject to the new speed restrictions.

It’s part of the Mayor’s aim to reduce road deaths to zero by 2041, and follows the introduction of 20mph limits on central London roads in March 2020.

According to TfL collision data, central London speed reductions have caused collisions to fall by 25 per cent and collisions causing death by 24 per cent.

Walking and Cycling Commissioner, Will Norman, said: “Every death or serious injury on our streets is devastating, bringing heartache and tragedy to all those involved.

“This data shows that while significant

progress is being made, further action is needed to eliminate deaths and serious injuries from London’s streets.”

Here is the full list of affected roads: • A202: Queens Road, Peckham High Street, Camberwell Church Street, Camberwell New Road (to be introduced in December) • A2: New Cross Road, Old Kent Road (to be introduced in December) • A201: New Kent Road (to be introduced in December) • A100: Tower Bridge Road (to be introduced in December) • A200: Jamaica Road (to be introduced in December) • A3204: Kennington Lane (to be introduced in December) • A23: Camberwell New Road, Streatham Hill, Streatham High Road (to be introduced in December)

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Featuring an Oktoberfest party, a star-studded drag show and the chance to win a 22-carat conker

By Isabel Ramirez

Our pick of what's on this weekend

Comedy festival in Peckham

A brand new comedy festival is happening this weekend at Copeland Park, with an allstar line-up including Nish Kumar and Tim Key. Peckham Playground is a celebration of the biggest and brightest stand-ups, live podcast shows, and the most exciting rising stars, all under one roof.

The 11,000 sq ft site will also feature Caribbean cocktail bars and a house band and is located within Peckham’s Copeland Park – a short walk from Peckham Rye station.

Artists appearing include Stewart Lee, Nish Kumar, Ed Gamble, Fern Brady, Phil Wang, Tim Key, Sindhu Vee, Richard Blackwood, Maisie Adam and many more.

As well as stand-up, on Saturday 7 October, Kelechi Okafor, the host of the Say Your Mind Podcast is doing a live show.

Tickets are on sale now from www.peckhamplayground.com and prices vary.

When? Thursday 5 October - Sunday 8 October Where? Unit 08 Copeland Park, Peckham, SE15 3SN Admission: Prices vary; check www. peckhamplayground.com/line-up

Herne Hill Music Festival

A ten-day event to champion local artists starts this weekend, with local choirs, jazz musicians and more.

The festival kicks off this Friday (6 October) and spans various locations, such as The Half Moon Pub, St Faith's Church and even the Community Greenhouses in Brockwell Park.

Highlights this weekend are Jazz with the Junction (Friday 6 October), Coffee Morning Music (Saturday 7 October), and Greenhouse Jazz with Tim Richards (Sunday 8 October).

Some of the events are free whereas some

require paid-for tickets.

When? Friday 6 October - Sunday 15 October Where? Across various locations in Herne Hill Admission: Event-dependent; check www.hernehillfestival.org

Peckham conker championships

Do you have what it takes to win the 22-carat conker at this year's annual competition?

A Peckham conker club is hosting their annual competition, where locals can compete for their very own golden conker.

Last year saw more than 300 people take part under the arches of Peckham Rye Train Station.

This year’s event is taking place at the Brick Brewery, and we’re running both junior (4 to 15) and senior (16+) battles.

As a result of the change in size of the venue, there are limited places available to play – so organisers recommend reserving

© Mark Robinson, Matchroom Boxing

Camberwell boxing club is now open again following Eddie Hearn's donation

your place early.

When? Saturday 7 October from 3 pm – 6 pm Where? Brick Brewery Peckham Admission: Free

Walk for a good cause in SE1

The Alzheimer's Society is hosting a fundraising walk for people affected by dementia.

Head down to Potters Fields Park for the London Memory Walk and share an incredible day with others who understand how it feels to be affected by dementia.

Share advice, laughter, and support. And when you cross the finish line, celebrate with your medal, knowing you have walked for a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.

Participants are encouraged to raise £160 each or as much as they can, so you can support more people affected by dementia now, and in the future.

There are 2km or 5km routes and the first walk starts from 12 pm.

When? Sunday 8 October from 11 am

By Isabel Ramirez Young fighters at a Camberwell boxing club jumped for joy as their gym re-opened, following a £10,000 renovation paid for by the UK's biggest boxing promoter.

Matchroom Sport Chairman Eddie Hearn cut the red ribbon and officially reopened the doors of Britain’s oldest amateur boxing club in Camberwell on Thursday 28 September.

Lynn AC - founded in 1892 - faced permanent closure after being forced

Where? Potter's Fields Park next to Tower Bridge Admission: Free to register

Sashay across to the O2

Get a taste of traditional German culture with a celebration at the Kraft Oktoberfest weekend.

This lively event promises to immerse you in the vibrant atmosphere of Oktoberfest.

You can expect more than twelve different German-style craft beers, live Oompah band music, an authentic German Schlager playlist, German Sausages, Pretzels & sharing platters and a family-friendly atmosphere.

Prepare to be entertained by live music and energetic performances that will keep you dancing and singing along all night long.

Non-beer drinkers are also welcome.

When? Friday 6 October and Saturday 7 October Where? German Kraft Brewery, 42 Newington Causeway, London, SE1 6DR Admission: Free entry

Everyone's favourite reality drag contest is coming to London and the category is... the future.

RuPaul’s Drag Race: Werq The World promises to wow audiences with the world's largest drag production featuring fan-favourite drag queens from the US. UK Season Two runner-up Bimini BonBoulash will be a special guest alongside US Season Ten winner and host Aquaria, as well as Vanessa Vanjie, Mistress Isabelle Brooks, Bosco, Daya Betty, Kandy Muse and Ginger Minj.

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The show delivers an all-new Sci-Fi production specially designed for large venues. Anyone familiar with the popular reality show will know they don't do things by halves.

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to shut in July due to health and safety concerns.

But thanks to a rescue package from The Matchroom Charitable Foundation, boys and girls from the local community in Camberwell were once again able to return to the club safely and enjoy an evening that will live long in the memory.

IBF World Super-Bantamweight Champion Ellie Scotney learned her trade as a youngster at the historic Lynn AC. She sent a heartwarming video message yesterday whilst in training for her first world title defence against Argentina’s Laura Griffa - which she won last Saturday at the OVO Arena in Wembley.

Reigning IBF World Flyweight champion Sunny Edwards put on a masterclass for the busy gym of excited young amateurs in attendance, alongside WBC interim World Featherweight Champion Skye Nicolson.

The 130-year-old club, located inside Burgess Park, is completely volunteerled and had fallen into disrepair before Matchroom stepped in to save it from closure.

Matchroom Sport chairman Eddie Hearn revealed he was delighted to see the famous club restored and returned to the local community.

“It is a special evening and one to celebrate alongside Lynn AC. To see what it means to this historic club - which is the heart and soul of this wonderful local community - is priceless."

Eddie continued: “There’s still plenty of work to be finished here at the Lynn but there’s been enough done by Terry Pearson and his team to reopen the doors - which means hundreds of youngsters will once again get the opportunity to train in a safe environment here, under the expert guidance of skilled coaches.

“There are many more communities who are in dire need of support here in the UK. I hope we can use our influence to help and bring awareness for muchneeded aid at the government level.

"But until then, we remain deeply committed to supporting grassroots projects across the UK and I am delighted we could play our part here to usher in a bright new era at Lynn AC.”

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14 OPINION

Comment Waiting times for starting cancer treatment need urgent attention

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ne of the best parts of my role serving Bermondsey and Old southwark is coming to community events and seeing first-hand the great, voluntary work local people do to help one another and make southwark an even greater place to live.

One event that I was lucky to attend recently was the Macmillan coffee morning at the Silverlock Estate, wonderfully organised by Jill Davis, a true community lynchpin.

In amongst the fairy cakes and tiramisu and before the bingo kicked off, I held a mobile advice surgery for local people to try and offer guidance and help to people affected by poor decisions or policies emanating largely from central Government but also the council.

Given covid lockdowns and the impact that had on events and people's ability to see neighbours and friends, it was great to see so many

people come down. It was especially nice to catch up with a group who visited Parliament for a tour and tea with the great Rotherhithe organisation, Time and Talents.

Since I was first elected, I've tried to be as accessible and available as possible for local people. I know a key part of my role is to help local people navigate difficult situations.

If you'd like me to hold a ‘mobile advice surgery’ like this in your area, or would like to book to see me in my Bermondsey office, please get in touch. I'll always try to help.

Macmillan and their volunteers do some great work, but as soon as the Tories came to power in 2010 they scrapped treatment targets for people with cancer. They claimed this was tackling bureaucracy but patients have lost out and since 2010, almost 35,000 more patients every month are waiting longer than two weeks for a cancer hospital appointment.

In Southwark, there are over 8,000

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NEIL COYLE

MP for Bermondsey & Old Southwark people living with cancer and these avoidably long waiting times affect them and their families deeply.

Waiting times for beginning treatment for cancer after an urgent referral are now similarly dire.

In June this year, only 48% of recently-diagnosed local people started their treatment at Guy’s and St Thomas’ within 62 days of their urgent referral – well below the expected standard of 85%.

Between January and June this year, 458 local people with cancer waited more than 62 days to start treatment.

These delays need not happen but the Government has imposed chaos and incompetence across

the board since 2010 and has left patients and the NHS suffering.

Labour has a long-term plan for our National Health Service that puts patients first but Ministers need to stop ignoring the mess they have created.

The Tory conference has demonstrated neatly the chaos of their Party.

Tories queue up to applaud Truss who imposed higher bills and mortgages for all Brits.

Ministers take helicopters to Manchester to announce the scrapping of HS2 to the city. HS2 affects jobs and companies in Southwark and is a major project to improve the

environment as well as speed up journeys by taking thousands of trucks off the road. Years into the project, Ministers have de-railed plans, leaving a Manchester to London trainline reaching neither Manchester nor London. We need a change of Government to get HS2 and the whole country back on track.

I hope the Labour conference sets out the clear, positive alternative for the country. Working in the national interest to repair the damage the Tories have done but also to improve opportunities and services for everyone. Britain needs hope, not more hopeless Tory cuts, incompetence and chaos.

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The vigil for Zodoq Obatolah raises an important question - how do we ensure this never happens again?

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he vigil held for Zodoq Obatolah last weekend was not only a heartfelt tribute to a man who died in tragic circumstances, but also raises important questions about who responds to mental health crises.

In the early hours of April 12, police were called to the Rye Hill Estate to reports that a man was threatening to jump off his balcony. By 3.30am, Mr Obatolah had fallen five-storeys to his death. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has now said evidence suggests a Taser was discharged “shortly before” Zodoq fell.

With a criminal investigation underway, it’s important we let the authorities gather the facts before making any judgements about this individual case. But nonetheless, it's right that activists are questioning whether police are best placed to respond to mental health crises, something they and the Met Police both agree on. In situations like these, it seems obvious that a healthcare professional should be on the scene, even if they are supported by police.

However, with the Met already dialling down its responsiveness to mental health callouts, we do risk seeing a vacuum where nobody responds to mental health call-outs. Mental health care services are stretched as it is. Can they really be expected to plug a void left by police? As always, it comes down to funding and resources. Will the government give our public services the backing they need, or will vulnerable people pay the price of political inertia?

Music is helping Southwark children find their voice

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t’s not easy being a kid. Children today face social media pressures, years of education disrupted by Covid-19 lockdowns and record numbers of mental health referrals.

So a round of applause for Andy Gray, whose open mic night in Herne Hill gives them something to sing about.

Andy doesn’t come from a musical background, but was inspired to start JOM Open Mic Night after watching his daughter perform on stage. He saw it do wonders for her confidence and wanted to give that experience to other children. Six years later, it’s the UK’s biggest youth open mic night.

One thing that’s particularly inspiring about the event is the absence of a competitive element. This summer’s GCSE and A Level results days were a reminder that, from a very young age, children are put under intense pressure to succeed. But at JOM Open Mic Night, there are no winners, no losers, just young people enjoying their musical journeys.

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cryptic Puzzle Clues Across

4 Takes it easy when she wears the trousers? (6) 8 Sounded overcome, but was only pretending (7) 9 Took a wife, but I left, and it was spoilt (6) 10 Needs an effort to rewrite sour tunes (9) 11 Step out, troublemaker (4) 13 End of act, pity, but it can't be denied (5) 14 Possibly retrace a level walk (7) 16 Ron's back before Ted expressed contempt (7) 18 Tear from renovated shape of egg (5) 19 It's a monster, therefore backward (4) 21 Wake up late topless lover strips cover back (9) 22 Language must be contained in assault on guest (6) 23 Ways to approach, as the meetingplace is inside (7) 24 Makes an effort, in spite of former disturbed rest? (6)

Clues Down

1 Fist green, deformed must be infected (9) 2 In the teeth of the legal agreement (9) 3 Southeastern drink is a watery fluid (5) 5 Almost the smallest meadows (4) 6 Part of the eye sounds even more worn out (6) 7 Still teased out of recognition (6) 9 Meditates on the nine goddesses? (5) 11 Common clergyman in dim surroundings goes over New Testament (9) 12 Deter cats could be sprinkled (9) 15 Sounds like we've got work at the loom (5) 16 Shoe to bring comfort (6) 17 Nothing on the hills for fruit (6) 20 Motor road? (5) 21 Expel from populous towns (4)

Quick Puzzle Clues Across

4 Tell idle tales (6) 8 Made a gift (7) 9 Offer (6) 10 Gave up hope (9) 11 As well (4) 13 Remain upright (5) 14 Rushing river (7) 16 Caressed gently (7) 18 Indicated (5) 19 Average (4) 21 Captivate (9) 22 Beginning (6) 23 Not perceived by ear (7) 24 Further up (6)

Clues Down

1 Without making a will (9) 2 Friend (9) 3 Kindled again (5) 5 Was in debt (4) 6 Ridingseat (6) 7 Talking bird (6) 9 Singer (5) 11 Leader of the heavenly host (9) 12 Wintry weather (9) 15 Started (5) 16 Unruffled (6) 17 Hurrying (6) 20 Perfume (5) 21 Ignite (4)

Solutions to last week’s crossword Cryptic An amazing Daddy & wonderful Pa. Will be so sadly missed, but is reunited with his beloved wife Betty.

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Across: 1 Execrate 4 Fear 8 Enlist 10 Unites 11 Phone 12 Eider 14 Demand 17 Redevelop 18 Instigate 22 Chaste 23 Ousts 24 Anger 26 Embers 27 Sounds 28 Sack 29 Romances Down: 1 Eden 2 Eclair 3 Rasped 5 Entrap 6 Resident 7 Kneel 9 Threatens 10 Undergoes 13 Deans 15 Moats 16 Teachers 18 Iambic 19 Start 20 Aurora 21 Ethnic 25 Asps

QUICK

Across: 1 Seafarer 4 Uses 8 Afford 10 Regain 11 Eider 12 Press 14 Psalms 17 Matchless 18 Seasoning 22 Frills 23 Inert 24 Least 26 Rented 27 Headed 28 Dull 29 Protests Down: 1 Seat 2 Affirm 3 At rest 5 Stalls 6 Sinister 7 Terse 9 Discussed 10 Replenish 13 Easel 15 As one 16 Differed 18 Signal 19 Alley 20 Intent 21 Grades 25 Odds

16 ARTS

what’s on

Happy Gas is a Happy Exhibition

Sarah Lucas has been documenting her life for over 30 years now and nothing much has changed, the themes she began as a YBA are the themes she uses today in a major retrospective of her work - Happy Gas. And that is not a good thing because her work has always been a metaphor for the demeaning class and gender stereotypes she has felt she had to fit in to and returns to even now, writes Michael Holland.

The show follows the life of Kim through different depictions of Asian characters in Western theatre and cinema. Kim is the young Asian love interest and Clark is the American Officer.

Here we run through a stereotypical American hero scene. The love interest offered to the American then follows a strange foreign marriage ritual, the American leaves only to return four years later with an American wife and then takes off with Kim’s child back to America for a better life, Kim then commits suicide.

This scene repeats through 70 years of Western theatre and cinema in the same style until the modern day.

All that changes is the location. The culminating modern scene is the end goal of Asian-American portrayal in modern life. Interrracial relationships and progression from working class to affluent middle class. However, Kim is lost in this scene despite having carried the pain and torment from all the previous decades of poverty, stolen children and suicide.

Lee’s script is very funny and although some of the gags are one-dimensional they importantly keep pushing back at the tropes of Western theatre’s depictions of Asian lives. Having Clark talk generic Asian gibberish whenever

who will let women use vegetables for making meals but rarely let them near the allotment where the men will have annual competitions to see who’s got the biggest.

My favourite was Mumum, a piece made up of boobs created from stuffed tights on a chair frame. At once creating the security of a Mum’s body and evoking the noise of a baby suckling.

Happy Gas is a real joy to see if only to watch the faces as they get closer and closer to an artwork to ascertain what they are looking at and realise it is a vagina with a cigarette poking out of it.

of the ignorant depictions that are laboriously re-run through time.

What is apparent is that although stereotypes can be used as a shortcut, like any character trope that helps audiences get an overview of a character, they are lazy and when used to confirm a character's race, are just racist. It highlights that nothing can take away

from good writing. Characters are threedimensional and no two are the same.

In 2023 we should be well and truly beyond churning out lazy archetypes. In an era where AI threatens the careers of writers, we need to be better at putting humanity in the characters we want to portray. If all you know of a culture is the depictions of that culture and its people

from 20th century stage and screen you may want to get out into the world and experience them.

Tate Britain, Millbank, SW1 until January 14th. Admission: £17, £5.

Booking: www.tate.org.uk

M*ss*ng vowels play attracts g**d reviews

d r a h ci R r e h t O e h T y b o t o h P

Working titles of productions are never meant to stick. It is either that the writers and producers of a project have not settled on what they want to call it or they wish to keep the name under wraps. In the case of Untitled F*ck M*ss S**gon Play it has stuck. The thinly veiled dig at the 1980s’ musical certainly sets the stall out for Kimber Lee’s satire, writes Christopher Peacock.

The chairs as plinths are still there, the breeze blocks, the toilets, the cigarettes and the huge photographic works that make her the voyeur looking down on us.

The voyeur as opposed to the object of the male gaze dressed up in stockings and boots and draped

over a chair in an uncomfortable position; the woman eating a banana to provide all the Finbar Saunders in the land a collective ‘Phwooar’ moment, and the woman just sitting on the toilet.

The minimalist breeze block plinths are mirrored in the Tate Britain walls to add another Lucas touch to this monumental retrospective of her work. Although I like to think of them as a nod towards the iconic and rage-inducing Equivalent VIII, the sculpture by Carl Andre comprised of 120 bricks.

Again, concrete is also used to create art. From the functional breeze blocks to casts of friends’ bodies to sculptures on the gallery’s front lawn of two giant marrows - Florian and Kevin - pointing a finger at men

talking to the natives, and the narrator filling in the subtitles of the scene along with describing the action and its subtext is a highlight.

Rochelle Rose as the Narrator becomes less enthused as the actions repeat through the decades and Mei Mac as Kim wonderfully works through the despairing emotion and frustration

Young Vic, The Cut, SE1 until 4th November. Times: Mon - Sat 7.30pm. Wed & Sat matinees 2.30pm.

Admission: £12 - £50 Booking: www.youngvic.org

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YOU MATTER TO US programme started Tuesday 9th May. 100 Day programme combating loneliness within our elders

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Join award-winning artist Jacob V Joyce for Community Mural workshops at the Walworth Living Room on Friday 6th and 13th October 11am-1pm. This workshop series uses collage and poetry to explore collective ideas about health and the social model of healing. Throughout the sessions poems and collages made by participants will create a mural that will move throughout Walworth and be displayed at the Walworth Living Room.

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Offering advice, support, activities, rooms for hire and a voice for older people.

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LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (SURREY QUAYS ROAD)

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (FORSYTH GARDENS, JOHN RUSKIN STREET, TOULMIN STREET)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC)

1.

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

1.

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

2.

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 Surrey Quays Road, between Deal Porters Way and Lower Road.

2.

3.

The alternative route for affected traffic (2a) Lower Road, Brunel Road, Salter Road, Redriff Road, Rotherhithe New Road, Rotherhithe Old Road

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) Forsyth Gardens, from Lorrimore Road to Cooks Road. (b) John Ruskin Street, between Dale Road and Pelier Street. (c) Toulmin Street, between Lant Street and Great Suffolk Street

4.

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.

3.

5.

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.

The alternative route for affected traffic (2a) Lorrimore Road or Cooks Road, operatives on site will allow resident access where possible. (2b) Diversion A: John Ruskin Street, Camberwell Road, Wyndham Road, Camberwell New Road. Diversion B: John Ruskin Street, Camberwell New Road, Wyndham Road, Camberwell Road (2c) Great Suffolk Street, Southwark Bridge Road, Lant Street

6.

The works will be in operation on the 14th and 15th October 2023. If the works are unable to go ahead, they will take place on the 21st and 22nd October 2023.

4.

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.

7.

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

5.

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.

6.

The works will be in operation for (2a) 6th October 2023 08:00 to 18:00. (2b) 1st November and 2nd November 2023 between 08:00 and 18:00. (2c) 23rd and 24th October 2023 between 08:00 and 18:00

7.

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

Dated this 5th October 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: 6576 LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (REDCROSS WAY, ROUEL ROAD, JOCEYLN STREET, SUMNER ROAD)

Dated this 5th October 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) 6631 (2b) 6738 (2c) 6718

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) 1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable utility 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.

2.

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) Redcross Way, between Union Street and Southwark Street. (b) Rouel Road, between Enid Street and Spa Road. (c) Jocelyn Street, From the junction of Jocelyn Street & Pioneer Street to outside 1 Jocelyn Street (d) Sumner Road, at the side of No. 1 Jocelyn Street

3.

The alternative route for affected traffic; (2a) As shown on the displayed traffic signs. (2b) Spa Road, The Grange, Abbey Street (2c&d) Jocelyn Street, Lisford Street

4.

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.

5.

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.

6.

The works will be in operation for (2a) 30th October to the 2nd November 2023, between 09:30 and 15:30 each day. (2b) 17th October to 8th November 2023.

(2c & 2d) 16th October to 24th October 2023.

7.

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

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (LOWER ROAD)

24 PUBLIC NOTICES (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) 1.

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

2.

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) Lower Road, between Rotherhithe Tunnel Road and Gomm Road. (b) Lower Road, between Gomm Road and Hawkstone Road (c) Lower Road, from Hawkstone Road to Redriff Road (d) Lower Road, from Redriff Road to Plough Way (e) Lower Road, at the junction of Plough Way (f) Lower Road, from Plough Way to Evelyn Street

3.

The alternative route for affected traffic (2a) Diversion A: Brunel Road, Salter Road, Redriff Road. Diversion B: Rotherhithe New Road, Rotherhithe New Road, join diversion A. (2b) Hawkstone Road (head southeast), Rotherhithe new Road, Warndon Street, Rotherhithe Old Road, Lower Road, Redriff Road, Surrey Quays Road.

(2c) Diversion A: Hawkstone Road, Rotherhithe New Road, Rotherhithe Old Road, Lower Road, Redriff Road, Surrey Quays Road. Diversion B: Rotherhithe Old Road, Surrey Quays road, Redriff Road (2d) None required, lane closure only.

(2e) Diversion A: Lower Road, Evelyn Street, Grove Street. Diversion B: Plough Way, Grove Street (2f) Lower Road, Plough Way, Grove Street

4.

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.

5.

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.

6.

The works will be in operation at the following times and dates; (2a) 21:00 on 16th October to 05:00 on 17th October 2023 and 21:00 17th October to 05;00 on 18th October 2023.

(2b) 21:00 on 18th October to 05:00 on 19th October 2023 (2c) 21:00 on 19th October to 05:00 on 20th October 2023 (2d) 21:00 on 20th October to 05:00 on 21st October 2023 (2e) 21:00 on 23rd October to 05:00 on 24th October 2023 and 21:00 on 24th October to 05:00 on 25th October 2023.

(2f) 21:00 on 26th October to 05:00 on 27th October 2023 and 21:00 on 27th October until 05:00 on 28th October 2023.

7.

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

Dated this 5th October 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) 6691 (2b) 6732 (2c&d) 6672

To place a public notice, please email em@cm-media.co.uk

Dated this 5th of October 2023

Our weekly deadline is 5pm on Tuesday

Ian Law, Traffic Manager, London Borough of Southwark, Network Management, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth, 160 Tooley Street, PO Box 64529, London, SE1 5LX

PUBLIC NOTICES 25

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; 1 MALTINGS PLACE 169 TOWER BRIDGE ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 3JB (Ref: 23/AP/2056) First-floor extension of atrium space to separate commercial ground floor space from atrium space above. Proposed glass floor to abut listed building. (Within: Bermondsey Street CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Anna Poulose ) 235C QUEENS ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE15 2NG (Ref: 23/AP/2697) Listed building consent for Installation of draught-proofing, associated repairs and overhauling to sliding sash windows, casements and rear door. (Flat C) Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Sandy Ng ) FIRE STATION 94 SOUTHWARK BRIDGE ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 0EG (Ref: 23/AP/2624) Extension of the terraces at 18 & 19 Walton Clark House over the adjacent unused roof space. (Within: Union Street CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Chloe Rimell 0207 525 1397) 70 CAMBERWELL ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE5 0EG (Ref: 23/AP/2425) Listed Building Consent Ground Floor The levelling of the floor throughout the living room and kitchen, The installation of underfloor heating in the living room and kitchen and hall. The laying of a new wooden floor in the living

room and kitchen. -The laying of mock Georgian black and white tiles in the hall. Lower Ground Floor: -Moving the existing kitchen.

Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Eleanor Heagney 020 7525 5403) 75 DANECROFT ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE24 9PA (Ref: 23/AP/2702) Replacing an existing rear extension with a new rear extension. (Within: Sunray Estate CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Anna Poulose ) 38 OAKHURST GROVE LONDON SOUTHWARK SE22 9AQ (Ref: 23/AP/2487) Proposal to remove the existing timber single glazed windows to the elevations and renew with like for like matching fenstration but with white upvc to the rear and 20mm timber sash to the front (Within: The Gardens CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Megan Stevens ) 136 BURBAGE ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE21 7AG (Ref: 23/AP/2623) Demolition of existing garage to side of property to be replaced with a single storey side extension. (Within: Dulwich Village CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: William Tucker 07925 637 210) 63 WINTERBROOK ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE24 9HZ (Ref: 23/AP/2524) Erection of a glasshouse sited in the rear garden. (Within: Stradella Road CA) Reason(s)

for publicity: STDCA (Contact: William Tucker 07925 637 210)

Dated: 03 Oct 2023 - comments to be received within 21 days of this date.

FIRST FLOOR FLAT 8 GROVE PARK LONDON SOUTHWARK SE5 8LR (Ref: 23/AP/2613) Listed Building Consent: Alterations to first floor flat to include, relocation of the kitchen and main bathroom, re fitting of the bathroom, shower room and kitchen, replacement of chimney pieces in the living room and main bedroom. (Within: Camberwell Grove Conservation Area CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Sandy Ng )

STEPHEN PLATTS - Director of Planning and Growth

115 BURBAGE ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE21 7AF (Ref: 23/AP/2458) A small paved area, adjacent to the access drive, will be added to accommodate the proposed bin store. The sole alterations to the main property include the installation of two AC units to the First-floor flat roof at the rear. The proposed Studio will utilise a small portion of the large garden, and is 29m2. The Garden room is clad in thermowood cladding for the external wall and a EDPM rubber finish with black PVC edges to the roof. There will be a no increase to the built footprint of the main house.

The trees on site appear to be in a healthy condition with no signs of pests or diseases normally associated with the species. No trees are to be removed. (Within: Dulwich Village CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Samuel Hepworth 020 7525 5465)

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (CAMILLA ROAD, GEORGE ROW, JANEWAY STREET, YALDING ROAD)

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (REDCROSS WAY, DUNSTANS ROAD, AVONMOUTH STREET, ILDERTON ROAD)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC)

1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable mains replacement 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.

1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable utility 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.

2.

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 following roads; (2a) Camilla Road.

(2b) George Row, southbound carriageway between Sugar Lane and Jamaica Road.

(2c) George Row, northbound carriageway between Sugar Lane and Jamaica Road.

(2d) Janeway Street, between Emba Street and Scott Lidgett Crescent.

(2e) Janeway Street, between Scott Lidgett Crescent and Wilson Grove.

(2f) Yalding Road, between Southwark Park Road and Goodwin Close.

2.

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) Redcross Way, between Park Street and Southwark Street (b) Dunstans Road, at the junction with Underhill Road. (c) Avonmouth Street, outside No. 6 (d) Ilderton Road, Northbound lane closed from the junction of The Old Kent Road to the junction of Wagner Street.

3.

The alternative route for affected traffic; (2a) No diversion route, access will be maintained where possible. (2b) Chambers Street, Bevington Street. (2c) Bevington Street, Chambers Street. (2d & 2e) Emba Street, Wilson Grove, Scott Lidgett Crescent, or Wilson Grove, Emba Street, Scott Lidgett Crescent. (2f) Southwark Park Road, Grange Road, Spa Road, Lucey Road, Rouel Road.

3.

The alternative route for affected traffic (2a) Park Street, Great Guildford Street, Southwark Street. (2b) Underhill Road, Upland Road, Goodrich Road. (2c) Tiverton Street, Rockingham Street, Harper Road, Newington Causeway (2d) Old Kent Road, New Cross Road, Amersham Road, Parkfield Road, Lewisham Way, New Cross Road, Old Kent Road, St James Road, Rotherhithe New Road, Ilderton Road.

4.

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.

4.

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.

5.

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.

5.

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.

6.

The works will be in operation on the following dates; (2a) 16th of October 2023 to the 24th of February 2024, works will be completed in 6 phases. (2b & 2c) 1st November 2023 to 16th March 2024, work completed in phases, one lane closed at each phase. (2d) 14th November 2023 to 6th December 2023 (2e) 6th December 2023 to 29th January 2024. (2f) 28th of October 2023 to 19th February 2024.

6.

The works will be in operation for (2a) 15th and 16th October 2023 and 22nd and 23rd October 2023. (2b) 23rd October to the 3rd of November 2023. (2c) 16th to 20th October 2023. (2d) 21st and 22nd October 2023.

7.

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

7.

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

Dated this 5th October 2023 Ian Law Traffic Manager London Borough of Southwark Network Management Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth 160 Tooley Street , PO Box 64529, London SE1 5LXRef: (2a 6710) (2b&2c 6711) (2d& 6724) (2f 6718)

Dated this 5th October 2023 Ian Law Traffic Manager London Borough of Southwark Network Management Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth 160 Tooley Street PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX

26 PUBLIC NOTICES LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (ESMERALDA ROAD)

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (MUNTON ROAD)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC, TEMPORARY LIFTING OF ONE WAY RESTRICTION)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC, TEMPORARY LIFTING OF ONE WAY RESTRICTION)

1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable mains replacement 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.

1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable a tower crane removal 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 road.

2.

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 Esmeralda Road, from the junction of Monnow Road to St James’s Road.

2.

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 Munton Road, between Balfour Street and Rodney Place

3.

The alternative route for affected traffic; Surrounding roads as applicable.

3.

4.

Esmerelda Road will be made available for two way traffic to allow access and egress.

The alternative route for affected traffic; New Kent Road, Elephant & Castle, Walworth Road, Heygate Street, Rodney Road. Or: Rodney Road, Flint Street, East Street, Old Kent Road.

5.

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.

4.

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.

6.

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.

5.

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.

7.

The works will be in operation from the 16th of October to the 7th December 2023.

6.

The works will be in operation from the 28th and 29th of October 2023. If works are unavoidably delayed, they will be carried out on 4th and 5th November 2023.

8.

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

7.

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

Dated this 5th October 2023

Dated this 5th October 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: 6689

Ian Law Traffic Manager London Borough of Southwark Network Management Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth 160 Tooley Street PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX Ref: 6155 LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (DRUMMOND ROAD)

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (SOUTHWARK BRIDGE ROAD)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) 1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable a tower crane removal 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 road.

1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable utility 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.

2.

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 Southwark Bridge Road, between Park Street and Southwark Bridge.

2.

3.

The alternative route for affected traffic; Southwark Street, Blackfriars Road, Blackfriars Bridge, Queen Victoria Street, Puddle Dock, Lower Thames Street.

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) Drummond Road, from Clements Road to the junction of Southwark Park Road.

3.

The alternative route for affected traffic; (2a) Southwark Park Road, Clements Road.

4.

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.

4.

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.

5.

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.

5.

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.

6.

The works will be in operation from the 21st and 22nd of October 2023. If works are unavoidably delayed, they will be carried out on 28th and 29th of October or the 4th and 5th November 2023.

6.

The works will be in operation for (2a) From the 16th to the 20th of October, at 20:00 to 05:00 each night.

7.

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

7.

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

Dated this 5th October 2023

Dated this 5th October 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: 6686

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) 6593

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PUBLIC NOTICES 27

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (HICHISSON ROAD) (TEMPORARY PARKING RESTRICTION) 1.

Notice of Application to Vary a Premises Licence made under Section 34 of the Licensing Act 2003 Please take notice that I / we ROBERTO ESPINOZA have made application to Southwark Council to vary the Premises Licence in respect of GOURMET GOAT LTD, UNIT 41, BOROUGH MARKET , LONDON , SE1 9AH

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable utility works to be carried out, it intends to make an order, the effect of which will be to prohibit vehicles from parking, stopping and waiting in part of the above named road.

The proposed variation is as follows: Supply of alcohol on Sundays

Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs/road markings are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to park, wait, load or unload at any time in Hichisson Road, between number 1 and number 53.

3.

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.

A register of all applications made within the Southwark area is maintained by: The Licensing Service, Hub 1, 3rd Floor, 160 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2QH

4.

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.

A record of this application may be inspected by visiting the office during normal office hours by appointment on 020 7525 2000; details are also available on our website at http://app.southwark.gov.uk/licensing/licenseregister.asp

5.

The restriction will be in operation from the 11th October to 7th of November 2023. Not all the space will be restricted at one time, only the area required for the works on a particular day.

6.

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

It is open to any interested party to make representations about the likely effect of the application on the promotion of the licensing objectives. Representations must be made in writing to the Licensing Service at the office address given above (or by email via licensing@southwark.gov.uk) and be received by the Service within a period of 28 days starting the day after the date shown below.

2.

Dated this 5th October 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: 6623 LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (PECKHAM RYE) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) 1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable a crane operation 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 road.

2.

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 Peckham Rye, between Scylla Road and Nunhead Passage.

3.

The alternative route for affected traffic will be via the diversion signs displayed.

4.

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.

5.

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.

6.

The works will be in operation from the 24th and 25th of October 2023. If works are unavoidably delayed the works will be carried out on the 6th and 7th of November or the 12th and 13th of November.

7.

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

Dated this 5th October 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: 6692

Days

Start time

Finish time

The retail sale of alcohol:

Monday to Sunday

08:00

17:00

Opening hours:

Monday to Sunday

08:00

17:00

Note: It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with an application. A person guilty of such offence is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.

Date of application: 22nd September 2023 LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK DYNAMIC LOADING PLACES The London Borough of Southwark (Dynamic loading places) (No. 2) Experimental Traffic Order 2023 1. Southwark Council hereby GIVES NOTICE that on 5 October 2023 it has made the above experimental Order under sections 9 and 10 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

2. The effects of the experimental Order, the intention of which is to trial the introduction of a new type of loading facility on the highway – which may be pre-booked online or via a software application by the user (an ‘authorised permit holder’) in respect of a specific vehicle, location and time period, thereby improving availability and turnover of kerbside loading at times and locations of peak demand whilst providing greater flexibility during off-peak periods, will be:(a) to make provision for the application for and grant of permits in respect of certain vehicles for the purpose of permitting waiting for the purpose of loading, and loading in designated dynamic loading places, or where applicable, by virtue of an exception to waiting or waiting and loading restrictions, whilst those permits remain valid, and to set the terms and conditions of use and charges for those permits; (b) to designate new dynamic loading places, for the use of authorised permit holders only at all times, at the following locations:(i) WALWORTH ROAD north-east side, from a point 55.5 metres south-east of the south-eastern kerbline of Browning Street south-eastward for a distance of 6.5 metres; (ii) WALWORTH ROAD north-east side, from a point 62 metres south-east of the south-eastern kerbline of Browning Street south-eastward for a distance of 6.5 metres; (iii) WALWORTH ROAD north-east side, from a point 68.5 metres south-east of the south-eastern kerbline of Browning Street south-eastward for a distance of 6.5 metres; (iv) WALWORTH ROAD south-west side, from a point 18 metres south-east of the south-eastern kerbline of Manor Place south-eastward for a distance of 7 metres; and (v) WALWORTH ROAD south-west side, from a point 25 metres south-east of the south-eastern kerbline of Manor Place south-eastward for a distance of 14 metres.

Notes: (1) existing ‘any vehicle’ loading places at the locations described above would be suspended for the duration of this trial; and (2) all measurements are in metres and are approximate; and (c) to amend the provisions of the London Borough of Southwark (Free Parking Places, Loading Places and Waiting, Loading and Stopping Restrictions) (Map-based) Order 2021, so as to provide an exception to waiting or waiting and loading restrictions at certain locations at certain times in relation to authorised permit holders vehicles – known as ‘virtual dynamic loading places’.

3. Permits for the use of dynamic loading places or for exception to waiting or waiting and loading restrictions in relation to authorised permit holders vehicles shall be granted free of change during the trial period with validity periods of either 15 minutes, 30 minutes or 1 hour, according to availability.

4. For more information on the background and implementation of the experimental Order and operation of the dynamic loading places and exceptions for authorised permit holders’ vehicles, contact the Council's Highway team - Highways@southwark.gov.uk 5. Copies of the Order, which will come into force on 12 October 2023 (and may remain in force for up to 18 months from that date), this notice, and a statement of the council's reasons for making the Order may be found online www.southwark.gov.uk/trafficorders; paper or digital copies of plans showing the location and effect of the Order and the supporting documents may be requested by emailing traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk, or inspected by appointment only at: Highways, Southwark Council, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth Department, 3rd floor hub 2, 160 Tooley Street, London SE1 2QH. Email traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk (or call 020 7525 3497) for booking details.

6. The Council will in due course be considering whether the provisions of the experimental order should be continued in force indefinitely, by means of a permanent order made under section 6 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. Anyone wishing to object to the making of the permanent order or make any other representation regarding the scheme would have 6 months to do so, from the date the experimental order comes into force (or, if the order is varied by a subsequent order or modified pursuant to section 10(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, from the date that variation order or modification comes into force), and may send a statement to traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk or to: Traffic Order consultations, Highways, Southwark Council, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth Department, P.O. Box 64529, London SE1P 5LX; or use the form labelled 'Parking - Road traffic and highway schemes - responding to statutory consultation notices' at www.southwark.gov.uk/statutoryconsultationnotices quoting reference ‘TMO2324-EXP04_Dynamic loading Walworth’. Please note that if you wish to object to the scheme you must state the grounds on which your objection is made.

7. Under requirements of current access to information legislation, any letter or e-mail sent to the Council in response to this Notice may be subject to publication or disclosure, or both, including communication to other persons affected.

8. Anyone wishing to question the validity of the Order or of any provision 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 have not been complied with in relation to the Order may, within 6 weeks of the date on which the Order were made, make application for the purpose to the High Court.

Dated 5 October 2023 Dale Foden - Head of Service, Highways

28 PUBLIC NOTICES LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK DRUMMOND ROAD IMPROVEMENTS The London Borough of Southwark (Charged-for parking places) (Drummond Road) Order 2023 The London Borough of Southwark (Free parking places and Waiting Restrictions) (Drummond Road) Order 2023 1. Southwark Council hereby GIVES NOTICE that on 5 October 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 effect of the orders in DRUMMOND ROAD (within Controlled Parking Zone ‘G’), between its junction with Tranton Road and its junction with Clements Road, the purpose of which would be to accommodate a new raised zebra pedestrian crossing, are:(a) on the north-east side (i) remove 13m of existing SYLs, (ii) add 5.3m of new DYLs, (iii) o/s the Sports Court increase in length an existing ‘permit-holders only’ parking place by 18.5m (new length will be 48.5m), (iv) o/s Lockwood Square reduce in length an existing ‘permit-holders only’ parking place by 46m (new length will be 8m); (b) on the south-west side (i) reduce in length by 34.5m existing SYLs (a total of 41.5m remains), (ii) convert 11m of existing SYLs to DYLs, and (iii) opposite Lockwood Square increase in length an existing ‘permit-holders only’ parking place by 23m (new total length will be 40.5m); and (c) formally change the shape and size of the remaining existing ‘permit-holders only’ parking places and one disabled persons parking place so as to match more closely what is in the street in terms of the width of the parking places.

NOTES: (1) ‘permit-holders only’ parking refers to parking places for holders of valid parking permits within the Controlled Parking Zone ‘G’. (2) ‘SYLs’ refer to ‘timed waiting restrictions’ (single yellow lines), ‘DYLs’ refer to 'at any time' waiting restrictions (double yellow lines). (3) All measurements are in metres ‘m’ and are approximate. (4) The Council will take the opportunity to relocate north-westward by 6 metres one length of existing ‘School Keep Clear’ markings, and remove entirely one other length of ‘School Keep Clear’ markings. (5) Parking charges are listed on www.southwark.gov.uk/parking 3. Copies of the Orders, which will come into force on 9 October 2023, and of all other relevant documents 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.

4. 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 5 October 2023 Dale Foden - Head of Service, Highways Notice of application for a Premises Licence.

Notice is hereby given that I&J DRINKS LTD has applied to Wandsworth Council for a new premises licence at BIG YELLOW STORAGE, N-3601 55 LOMBARD ROAD LONDON SW11 3RX for sale of alcohol, no public access, Mon-Sun, 00:00-00:00 Any person who wishes to make a representation in relation to this application must give notice in writing by 24/10/2023 stating the grounds for making said representation to: Wandsworth Licensing Authority, Regulatory Services Partnership (Serving Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils) Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5DX or by email: licensing@merton.gov.uk The record of this application may be inspected Monday to Friday (except Bank Holidays) by prior appointment at the offices of Wandsworth Licensing Authority, Regulatory Services Partnership (Serving Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils) Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden,Surrey, SM4 5DX between the hours of 10.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. Information on all new and variation applications received by the Licensing Authority can be viewed on the Council’s website www.wandsworth.gov.uk It is an offence, under section 158 of the Licensing Act 2003, to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in or in connection with an application, punishable upon conviction by an unlimited fine.

Notice of Application for a Premises Licence made under Section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003 Please take notice that I / we Dynanic Vines Ltd Have made application to Southwark Council for a new Premises Licence in respect of 149 Lordship Lane, SE22 8HX The relevant licensable activities and proposed times to be carried on, or on from the premises are Days

Start time

Finish time

The retail sale of alcohol:

Monday to Sunday

10:00

23:00

Opening hours:

Monday to Sunday

10:00

23:00

A register of all applications made within the Southwark area is maintained by: The Licensing Service, Hub 1, 3rd Floor, 160 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2QH A record of this application may be inspected by visiting the office during normal office hours by appointment on 020 7525 2000; details are also available on our website at http://app.southwark.gov.uk/licensing/licenseregister.asp It is open to any interested party to make representations about the likely effect of the application on the promotion of the licensing objectives. Representations must be made in writing to the Licensing Service at the office address given above (or by email via licensing@southwark.gov.uk) and be received by the Service within a period of 28 days starting the day after the date shown below.

Note: It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with an application. A person guilty of such offence is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.

Date of application: 8th September 2023

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burns' boys ClinCh Crown

Laverick hits four in rout Regents Park 0- 11 Millwall Lionesses

By Jeff Burnige

Title confirmed after Essex bowled out

Will Jacks was in the middle of his over when news came through

By John Kelly surrey CAPtAin rory Burns said it felt “pretty special” after the Kia Oval side successfully defended their lv= County Championship crown - which was confirmed during their match against hampshire.

The news of Surrey’s victory came through on day three - during a Will Jacks over - after closest rivals Essex were bowled out by Northamptonshire.

Surrey needed 73 on the final day but only scored 20 as they lost by 52 runs.

Hampshire were just the second team, after Lancashire, to beat Surrey across the 2022 and 2023 campaigns.

But it didn’t dampen the occasion as they were presented with the Division One trophy by ECB chair Richard Thompson.

“It feels pretty special. We set out to go back-to-back and the way we have done that is very pleasing,” Burns said.

“Essex have pushed us all the way so there was pressure around, so it was all about winning the game as that was the

best method to do that. To get over the line without having to finish our job is nice.

“We learned a few lessons from 2018.

The way we have played our cricket this year has been really positive. How we have taken games on and seized the initiative in big moments.

“We didn’t want to defend it his season, we wanted to attack it.

“All three titles were pretty good. You set out to win it and you win it. Not many teams go back-to-back so that is a feather in our cap and a really pleasing element to this one.”ed Jacks added: “The fact [that Essex being bowled out confirmed the title] doesn’t take away the whole year that we have produced and we are very deserving champions.

“When we came back on we knew they were eight down so we thought it would hopefully be nearby. I was fielding over there and the fans over there said they were nine down so we knew we were closer.

“When I heard those cheers, I didn’t know what to do. I looked around at everyone.

Foakesy [Ben Foakes] was clapping but everyone was still in the same spot. I didn’t

know if we would come together and have a high-five and huddle. I just did a little clap and looked around and got on with it.

“I bowled a pie and the next few overs were terrible. I didn’t know what to do.”

Surrey’s director of cricket Alec Stewart was already looking forward to next year - and revealed his 91-year-old dad Micky reminds him of his part in the completion of seven-in-a-row in 1958.

“We showed in 2018, when we won it, that come 2019 we didn’t go about defending it as well as we could or should have done,” Stewart said.

“I used the term, 'we want to attack this year not defend it' and we said the best side wins the league but because of what we’ve coped with – the number of Surrey players we’ve provided to England – we’ve had to make sure we fill those gaps and it’s good to see our younger players come through and perform when they’ve had to.

“Dad still goes on about being part of the team that won it seven times on the trot!

“We have now won it back-to-back and next year we will try it again, but it is difficult and hard work. That will be the challenge.

Ellie eyes unification after title defence

By John Kelly

CAtFOrd’s ellie scotney successfully defended her iBF super-bantamweight title with a points win against laura soledad griffa last weekend.

Former Lynn amateur Scotney, 25, was making her first defence of the belt and came out on top against her 37-year-old Argentine opponent with judges scores of 100-91, 99-91 and 99-91 at Wembley Arena.

Scotney, whose record now stands at 8-0 in the professional ranks, said: “She was tough. She kept coming.

I didn't box too well but it's one of those fights.”

Griffa had won her previous two fights but lost six in a row before that and Scotney was clearly in control

from the start against the veteran.

Scotney landed a huge punch in the fifth round but was frustrated for much of the ten rounds as Griffa adopted spoiling tactics.

But Scotney was pleased with the experience of again going the distance.

“That’s my fourth ten-rounder now,” Scotney said. “It wasn’t my best performance but it was a fight that I won with ease.

“That was me within my comfort zone so I feel like I need better opposition to show you what I’m capable of.”

Scotney dedicated the win to her late grandmother Eileen, who passed away in August at the age of 99.

“She was a special soul, she was my number one fan and my biggest

critic,” Scotney said. “I know she had the best seat in the house tonight and I hope at times I made her proud.

“Every fight is for my nan. I’ll make sure going forward I’ll make her proud and fulfil the promises we made.”

Mayerlin Rivas (WBA), Yamileth Mercado (WBC) and Debora Dionicius (WBO) hold the other belts in the division.

Scotney is promoted by Eddie Hearn and outlined her next target.

She said: “I want a unification at the end of the year. Eddie is talking about it, my team is talking about it, so it’s about making it happen now.

“I want to be number one in the division and I know Eddie can get me the fights to prove it.”

“The good thing is the appetite of the players is there. Certain players at certain times of their careers will want to play for England, while others will say they’ve played for England and now want to be part of the best championship side.

“We still haven’t won the T20 so there are still plenty of challenges ahead that it isn’t a case of having two trophies in the bank and that’s it. If we do that then we’ll be in big trouble.

“Adding Dan Lawrence for next year gives us another top-class player and gives us more appetite to win it next year.

“The England itinerary makes [the job of keeping everyone in a big squad] a little easier, as does the IPL. But we also speak to the players about this squad and tell them that they aren’t dropped.

“Gareth Batty uses the phrase that they are being “pit stopped” for a game to recharge the batteries.

“Rory Burns is outstanding. Tactically he is very good. He is a good leader. He is a man of few words.

“In the dressing room when he speaks you listen. He leads by example.”

afteR the previous weekend’s controversial defeat at Fulham in the women's FA Cup, the lionesses’ caretaker management team of alex russell and first-team coach Adam rowland were targeting progress from this FA women’s Cup second qualifying round tie.

They made one change to their starting XI, replacing the injured Tyra Poole with the returning star defender Poppy Payne. The players produced a highly motivated performance on a Barn Elms grass pitch badly in need of a cut.

The Lionesses started slowly on the difficult surface as the Greater London League opposition pushed forward.

But in the eleventh minute, Millwwll top-scorer Emma Whitter opened the scoring, followed by a second senior goal from seventeen-year-old Melissa Jones, who had laid on Whitter’s opener.

By half-time, the Lionesses had established a rhythm and skipper Grace Seely had added a third.

Millwall came out determined to rebuild confidence by scoring more goals, and they did just that. Midfielder Ella Bailey scored twice and Whitter completed her hat-trick.

The management brought on another seventeen-year-old in the excellent Ellen Napper, as well as stylish midfielder Emily Symonds and most notably forward Grace Laverick, back from a three-match suspension resulting from a red card at Saltdean.

Symonds slotted in for Chloe Burr and Laverick for Whitter. Only three substitutes out of seven named are permitted in the FA Cup, and these three performed very well in a dominant last 20 minutes.

Laverick bagged an incredible four goals in eighteen minutes to complete the scoring, and looked impatient to put the frustrating suspension behind her.

The Lionesses have been drawn against seventh-tier Margate at St Paul’s on October 22.

Millwall are back in league action this Sunday. Kick-off against Aylesford in Rotherhithe is at 1.30pm.

Lancers snap losing streak cranleigh 12-21 Southwark By sports reporter sOuthwArK rFC have snapped their losing streak, picking up their first win of the 2023/24 season with a hard-fought away victory against Cranleigh rFC last weekend.

Having moved to Counties 4 Surrey after the RFU realignment of Kent-based leagues had resulted in unsustainable amounts of travel for a club based out of Central London, Southwark have been rebuilding under the mentorship of new coaches Tom Chapman and Adam Lee. After a couple of near misses in close defeats to Old Hamptonians and Harlequins Amateurs at home, Southwark travelled to Cranleigh for their first away game of the season. Facing a handful of late changes

to their starting side, the Lancers were undaunted by the challenge, and laid down a marker for the season with tries from club stalwart and president Jamie O’Connor, as well as new players Mike Murphy and Ed Johnson, the latter scoring on his debut for the club. All three kicks were converted by outhalfPat Nicol, scoring his first points in a Lancers jersey.

The Lancers were disappointed not to get a try bonus point, having felt they might have left some scores out there, but were otherwise happy with a complete 80-minute performance.

The Lancers now enjoy a fallow week and a friendly against Old Colfeians ahead of resuming their league campaign by welcoming Old Glynonians to the Cage on October 21.

New players are always welcome, training is on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7.30-9pm at the new All Weather Pitch in Burgess Park.

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By Kiro Evans dunCAn wAtmOre is determined to turn the den into a fortress as millwall look to halt their alarming run of form.

The Lions have lost six of their last eight home games in all competitions going back to the end of last season, losing 3-0 twice and 4-0 once.

It is particularly concerning given Millwall's hard-earned reputation for making The Den an uncomfortable place for opposition teams to grab points.

And Watmore has issued a rallying cry ahead of Saturday's home clash against Hull City, the final game before the second international break of the season.

Reacting to the 3-0 loss to Swansea, he told our paper: "Obviously we're very disappointed, we've got a very passionate fanbase and we want to make The Den a fortress and the past couple of games we haven't been able to do that apart from Rotherham.

"That's frustrating from our part and that's why we take responsibility as players to make sure we can turn our home form around and make that a fortress like we know it can be. That's up to us and we're all working in the right direction and working hard to do that."

Millwall have had a mixed bag of a season so far and the lack of consistency has irked parts of the fanbase who are desperate for their club to kick on this season.

Watmore says it's down to the players to take the bull by the horns and find form.

He said: "We have to be able to handle those moments. When it's not going so well, football is hard, there's no doubt about it. But that's when you have to show up and make sure you produce when you need to. When things are going well, football feels like an easy game and when they aren't, it feels like a hard game.

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home form has become a major bugbear for the lions "And that's the nature of any sport, it's the nature of confidence and momentum and when it doesn't go as well that's where we have to stand up as players and try and block out the noise and take the responsibility ourselves because it's only us who can affect it on the pitch so that's our responsibility."

The Lions' next game will pit them against Hull and Watmore, 29, is confident the club can pull together despite facing some criticism.

He added: "The Championship is like that [tough and unpredictable], that's the nature of the league. But it's up to us to make sure we deliver that

consistent performance week in, week out. And as players, that's up to us to do and we know we want to get more consistent and keep producing those performances that will hopefully create those results.

"We've got a lot of confidence in this group of people. It's a really good group

of people, both the players and the staff and everyone behind the scenes.

We're very confident about that and we believe in ourselves but we need to make sure we show that on the pitch.

It's all well and good talking about it but it needs to be delivered on the pitch." fidence but that’s certainly so

enough off the ball and that’s something that’s been a hallmark of our performances for a long time. So certainly don’t want that to creep in as the norm for us as we can’t afford to do that.”

The problems began after 22 minutes when Jake Cooper grabbed a chunk of Yates' shirt in the box.

After consulting with his linesman, referee John Busby pointed to the spot and Bournemouth loanee Jamal Lowe

sent Bartosz Bialkowski the wrong way.

Millwall were still in the game and Nisbet could have equalised after the half hour mark when Casper De Norre sent a low corner into the box.

Nisbet was the only man to react but, unbalanced, sent his effort from about 15 yards out well over the bar.

Change was afoot as Rowett handed a note to Ryan Longman, which he then passed on to Watmore. Not long after, Millwall switched to a 4-2-3-1 shape.

The formation switch plus halftime subs energised the Lions but Millwall's revival would be halted not long after as Swansea pounced after 57 minutes.

Grimes cut in from the left from outside the box and sent a curling effort at Bialkowski that bounced in as it headed towards the keeper.

He could have done better as the ball went past him.

Watmore and Nisbet then both spurned huge opportunities from close range as goalkeeper Carl Rushworth got his body in the way of their shots.

And then it was game over as substitute Kukharevych headed home as the Swans broke on the counter.

Boos were heard at full-time as the Lions were left to reflect on a fifth home defeat in their last seven league games.

thE Efl chamPioNShiP Millwall - 0' Swansea - 3 Lowe 23', Grimes 57', Kukharevych 79''

date: Saturday 30 September 2023 attendance: 14,803 (including 822 away fans) man of the match: Casper De Norre referee: John Busby

By Kiro Evans millwAll were well beaten by a clinical swansea City side on another disappointing and frustrating afternoon at the den.

The Lions' vulnerabilities at home have been visible for some time but arguably no more than today as they faltered against a Swansea side who they would consider at least their equals.

And that was the case in the first half as the two imperfect Championship outfits scrapped it out.

But Millwall went behind due to a

Duncan Watmore has started five of the first nine games this season

Millwall's players were left downcast after a poor result Jamal Lowe penalty and, as was seen against Reading in the Carabao Cup and Leeds United in the league, they struggled to show the quality to recover.

It was not from a lack of trying though with Kevin Nisbet and Duncan Watmore both guilty of failing to convert clearcut chances from close range when the game was still alive.

Goals from Matt Grimes and Mykola Kukharevych in the second half soon killed the contest as Millwall ended the

afternoon both looking goal-shy going forward and incredibly vulnerable at the back.

Manager Gary Rowett bemoaned his side's lack of consistency after the game.

He said: “We’ve been too inconsistent so far this season. We’ve been inconsistent not just in quality but also in effort. And I think that’s probably the one that’s disappointed me the most. I felt today a little like the Norwich game we weren’t competitive

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Match preview: Millwall v Hull City The Den, Sat 7 Oct 15.00

Lions face Tiger threat

By Kiro Evans

Zian Flemming broke the deadlock and celebrated with away fans

millwAll Are looking to get back on track at home as they welcome hull City to the den.

Lions supporters have become increasingly agitated by the underwhelming home form with Bristol City, Leeds United and Swansea City all winning in SE16 already this season.

Hull haven't won any of their last six games at The Den and will be hunting for their first three points at the ground since 2013.

The Tigers look well-equipped to bring more misery to Lions fans after a strong start to the season that has raised hopes of a play-off push.

Heading into their midweek game at Ipswich Town, Hull have not tasted defeat since the opening day of the season.

Attacker Aaron Connolly, who scored five Premier League goals at Brighton, looks to be one to watch on Saturday.

He already has five goals in nine league games this season and has demonstrated agility and attacking threat in abundance.

Meanwhile, Millwall will be hoping one of their main goal threats will be fit to return.

Tom Bradshaw has been out recently with a hamstring problem but manager Gary Rowett said he hoped the 31-year-old could fight back in time for this game.

Millwall have failed to score in their last two matches against the Tigers and last registered a win in April 2022 when Scott Malone and Bradshaw struck in a 2-1 win.

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By Kiro Evans Kevin nisBet is confident more goals will come as he continues to find his feet in english football.

The Scottish striker hit the net in back-to-back games against Stoke City and Birmingham City but did not register in the three matches after.

Goals in general have been hard to come by for Millwall during their up-and-down start to the season.

But Nisbet, 26, backs himself to get the Lions firing the longer the season goes on.

Speaking before Tuesday's clash against Plymouth Argyle, he told our paper: "I've always been confident in my ability to score goals. Wherever I've went, I've always scored everywhere else so it's just about when they come and hopefully they come soon.

"Obviously, I would have liked to have scored more goals and put a few better performances in but all in all, it's been an okay start."

Savvy millwall beat Plymouth for second away win of the season thE Efl chamPioNShiP Plymouth - 0' Millwall - 2 Flemming 59', Saville 90+7' date: Tuesday 3 October 2023 attendance: 15,891 (including 612 away fans) man of the match: Duncan Watmore referee: Oliver Langford

By Kiro Evans gOAls FrOm Zian Flemming and george saville saw millwall grab a huge three points in an away win at Plymouth Argyle.

The Lions and manager Gary Rowett had come under sustained criticism in recent days after a limp home defeat against Swansea City provided the latest setback in a stop-start season.

But not for the first time in this campaign, Millwall came back fighting and once again showed the best of themselves on the road.

It's now two wins, two draws and one defeat from a tricky set of away fixtures, flipping the long-held notion that Millwall

are brilliant at home but useless away on its head.

A poor performance at Carrow Road aside, the Lions have been sharper, more focused and more streetwise on the road so far.

Tuesday night in Devon was no exception with Rowett's side biding their time before pouncing just before the hour as Flemming grabbed his second goal of the season. This was before the Dutchman then set up the second of the game by shoving his man off the ball and laying it on a plate for Saville late in the evening.

Given it was a tense, cagey game for most of the evening it's worth remembering that the opening three minutes saw both keepers called into action.

Morgan Whittaker lashed a shot from the edge of the box that Bartosz Bialkowski had to parry before about a minute later, Duncan Watmore also took aim from range and forced Conor Hazard to get his body in the way.

After that it was a tactical chess match with Plymouth making the more aggressive moves with their pawns while Millwall kept

the king and queen tucked away.

Plymouth took it up a notch after 20 minutes just as Millwall appeared to be getting a foothold.

Chances came in quick succession as Mumba lashed a shot wide a minute after Kaine Kesler-Hayden danced into the box and forced a second save of the game out of Bialkowski.

At the other end, Millwall offered little going forward as they bided their time at a difficult away ground.

But just before the hour, the Lions found their breakthrough.

A long ball by Bialkowski found Watmore who spun and played a brilliant low ball in for Flemming.

Dutchman suddenly burst into life and slipped the ball past Plymouth keeper Hazard, sparking wild celebrations from the away fans who had been typically vocal all night.

Plymouth were surprisingly flat in response and Millwall, who had won three and drawn one when scoring first this season, could feel the three points edging closer.

Kevin craving more goals

Kevin Nisbet hit twelve goals in nineteen matches during his final season at Hibernian Nisbet, who signed from Hibernian in June, recovered quickly to take part in the weekend defeat to Swansea City on Saturday.

He had missed the previous game,

a 0-0 draw with West Bromwich Albion, after hurting his ankle in the 3-0 win over Rotherham United two weeks ago.

The forward insists he's all

patched up and ready to go again.

He said: "[I'm feeling] much better.

Probably at the time in the way the video looked, it didn't look too great.

But scans came back okay and I was

But the tension and atmosphere began to ramp up as the match crept on.

Argyle fired more efforts, largely from distance, at Bialkowski but he held firm while Finn Azaz wanted a penalty after going down in the box. in controversial fashion right at the end.

Plymouth's Kesler-Hayden was abrasively knocked off the ball by Flemming near the touchline in what appeared a foul but referee Oliver Langford was not interested.

Saville, who came on minutes earlier, received the ball and whipped it into the net to wrap up the game.

Plymouth: 4-3-3: Hazard; Kesler-Hayden, Scarr, Pleguezuelo (Waine 90'), Miller (Cundle 72'); Randell (Bundu 72'), Houghton (c), Azaz; Whittaker (Butcher 82'), Hardie, Mumba (Wright 90+1') . millwall: 3-4-1-2: Bialkowski; Leonard, Cooper (c), Harding; McNamara (Wallace 86'), Campbell, De Norre (Saville 90+1'), Bryan (Norton-Cuffy 86'); Flemming; Nisbet (Mitchell 90+1'), Watmore (Esse 75'). just basically ready to strap up and crack on."

The bout of injuries that hit the squad last month had seen both Nisbet and his strike partner Tom Bradshaw miss games.

It broke up a promising partnership that was beginning to develop between the pair, a relationship that Nisbet was enjoying.

He said: "It's been good. I love playing with Bradders. I think we work well together. Of course, he's just picked up a knock now which hinders that a bit but once he's back fit it would be good to get on the park with him again. "[His high work rate] is great for players like me and Zian [Flemming], he creates a lot of space for us. He drags defenders about, he's just great to play with up top.

And I think once we properly click, it will be a good partnership going forward."

Nisbet scored 39 goals and registered twelve assists in 101 games for Hibernian before arriving at The Den.

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Patience Pays Off

Surrey go back-to-back Page 29 Pressure had been growing on the Lions over some of their flat performances

Kiro Evans GARY ROWETT has insisted that the influx of signings is not behind Millwall's struggles with consistency.

Gary Rowett praises players after shrewd and calm display at Plymouth

Kiro Evans GARY Rowett praised his players' diligence and patience as he reflected on a big win at Plymouth Argyle.

The Lions boss needed a result to cool the temperature in SE16 after a topsy-turvy start to the season.

Big tests remain on the horizon and fans will still be demanding more but the victory will allow his team time and space to click.

Tuesday night's win at Plymouth was not always pretty but the players executed the game plan brilliantly, with Zian Flemming and George Saville scoring the goals to secure the three points.

Rowett said: "I think we needed to respond from our previous game at home [against Swansea] which we weren't happy about but this is what the Championship's made of. You've got to move on very quickly and you've got to try to find a way to win

the next game.

"When I saw Plymouth away I knew it would be a tough game. We've seen them play and we've seen a lot of their games at home - the likes of the Norwich game where they have a lot of quality, they've got a lot of energy, they've got a lot of confidence. And with the crowd you could feel all the excitement and the way they moved the ball.

"I thought that would be a test for us today. Our game plan really was to sit a little bit deeper, maybe just see if they could break us down and entice them forward and I just felt like that would open up some spaces for us on the transition. We've been good at that. When we played against Middlesbrough first day of the season, we did exactly the same thing.

"We were patient, we waited, we were diligent. You have to ride some of those defensive moments but you've just got to wait. Wait for that

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moment of brilliance and I think Duncan Watmore showed it. Lovely touch, brought it down, cuts inside, a lovely flick pass with the outside of his foot to Zian. Good timing with his run, just splits the defence and lifts it over the keeper. It's a really good, quality finish.

"And then I think it was just whether we could ride the storm. I think they're a good side and they'll win a lot of games here but you know they had a lot of shots from distance and I don't think they had too many really good chances. I thought we were diligent, and that's what it's about, and we did enough to stop them breaking us down."

Rowett also revealed he told his players to have more self-belief going forward during a half-time team talk which may have helped spark Millwall's strong performance after the break.

He added: "The first 15-20 minutes, I think you have to ride out some of

those moments of pressure. You've got to have some possession of the ball to give you that little feeling that you can get up the pitch and I thought we had enough of those first half to feel like if we passed it with a bit of composure, we could get into those little spaces, without creating too many obvious chances. And you've just got to keep doing it.

"I said to the players at half-time - 'if we just play with a little bit more belief when we've got the ball, a little bit more confidence when we land in the final third...' and we did. But equally, if I'm Plymouth I'm actually happier with the [first half] performance.

They could have easily scored one of those opening moments and the game's a very different game for us and a very different plan.

"But that's what the Championship's about. Sometimes teams will make it difficult for you and I think that was respect to Plymouth because they're a good side."

The Lions have jumped between looking impressive and being underwhelming throughout the early weeks of the season.

Eight new players have arrived during the summer with Rowett integrating many into the first team.

The Millwall boss does not believe the newcomers are to blame and thinks the whole squad must perform on a more regular basis.

Asked about the new players gelling with the squad, he told our paper: "I wouldn't expect that to be a valid excuse anymore. I think we've worked together long enough. I think the players that have been here for a long time while I've been here know what's expected, they know what the standards are.

"I think it's easy for me to say 'yes, that can be a problem' but I genuinely think now that shouldn't be an issue and it's about us performing."

Rowett believes the key to finding regular form will come in unlocking the right balance throughout the team.

He added: "I think you have to point out things you're not happy with as a manager. I think the players have to take that on board and make sure they do that with more regularity. And then I think, like anything, you have to try and find the balance within the team.

You have to find the team that will give you the necessary things that you feel are missing and that's the challenge for any manager.

"Finding the right balance, finding the right feel to the team and then making changes at the right time.

There's no real secret to it. The challenge is not to panic and not to be too gung-ho every game.

"I don't think you can go from game to game and go 'four changes, five changes' and expect to win games. I think you have to have an element of consistency and belief in the team that they're going to be able to do it."

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