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end of an era

Century-long journey comes to a close

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Bermondsey MP Neil Coyle defies Foreign Office on ‘secret’ Ukraine visit

By Herbie Russell

Neil Coyle defied Foreign Office advice and made a “secret” trip to Ukraine on the anniversary of the war last month.

The MP for Bermondsey and Old Southwark witnessed a Ukrainian Parliament lined with sandbags and wounded troops awaiting prosthetics.

Coyle said they were “shocking” reminders of “the war next door” and called for the UK to sanction nations aiding Putin.

Recalling his visit to the Parliament in Kyiv on February 24, he said: “I was humbled to be in the Ukrainian Parliament – the Rada – for the exact date of the second anniversary and to hear their MPs movingly sing their national anthem.

“Over thirty different parliaments were represented, including those with recent Russian occupation like Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania, but the UK delegation was the largest.”

Coyle, who entered the country via “trucks and trains” due to the lack of direct flights, was among roughly seventeen MPs who travelled despite being advised not to by the Foreign Office.

The cohort consisted of mainly Labour and Conservative MPs, plus one Lib Dem and one SNP, including some who have served in the armed forces.

Their committee clerks were forced to stay in Poland during the trip as Parliamentary insurance wouldn’t cover them, Coyle said.

The Bermondsey MP said: “The trip was kept secret and the Foreign Office were opposed to MPs travelling for safety reasons but I was determined to show solidarity.”

He added: “It was shocking to see sandbags on the windows and defensive installations in case of an attack on the building itself and reminded me the Commons took a direct hit in World War II and had to be rebuilt.”

During his stay, he visited a Child Rights Protection Centre to learn about the thousands of kidnappings of Ukrainian civilians and efforts to reunite separated families.

The MP also saw a recovery centre

Neil Coyle visited with a cross-party group of MPs helping Ukrainian forces rehabilitate, including those awaiting prosthetics and trauma recovery.

He said being awoken by air raid sirens was “a first” but that he was reassured by Ukraine’s “incredibly buoyant economy”.

Neil has urged the UK, which recently agreed to new funding for Ukraine and renewed Russian sanctions, to redouble its efforts.

“I would like to go further and sanction the countries helping Putin,” he said.

Belarus, China, North Korea, Syria, Iran and India are among the nations critics have accused of aiding Russia’s war effort.

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The Bermondsey and Old Southwark MP said it was ‘shocking’ to see sandbags lining the Rada

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Group that

builds human

towers returns to

Blue this weekend

By Isabel Ramirez A Bermondsey-based group that builds human jenga-style towers is returning to the Blue, Southwark Park Road this weekend.

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Castellers of London started in 2015 and is currently the only group of its kind in the capital. They follow a 200-year-old Catalan tradition of building human towers, known as Castells (‘Casteys’). Now, groups filled with individuals of any age all over the world compete to build the highest structures.

As part of the Blue’s programme of events for the year – Castellers of London will be performing on Saturday 23 March.

From midday, passersby can expect to be wowed by the death-defying stunts – and even find out how they can get involved.

They are currently focused on

building towers six and seven levels tall and are encouraging locals to join them. The practice is free to attend.

As well as being exciting, regulars – many of whom are not originally from England – say it has offered them a sense of community.

Gerard, from Tarragona in Spain, has been part of the group for five years.

“This is my family in London,” he said.

“The best part is feeling part of a common goal that we all have. Every person is important and has a role. It makes you feel a sense of belonging as well. Everyone is accepted, everyone is welcome.”

Other upcoming events at the Blue include – St George’s Day (Saturday 20 April), Biscuit Day (Saturday 25 May), Okinawa Day (Saturday 22 June) and the Summer Gala (Saturday 20 July).

The events take place at the Blue Market Place, Bermondsey, SE16 3UQ.

Borough Market to host free Easter activities for children

By Isabel Ramirez

Borough Market will host a free programme of Easter activities, including the chance for kids to grow their own food.

The interactive event will take place daily on Tuesday 2 to Thursday 4 April in the Market Hall - which will be transformed into a pop-up garden with trellis archways, white picket fencing and flowers for the occasion.

Primary school children are being encouraged to learn where their food comes from through a ‘What’s in the Box?’ guessing game, hands-on crafts and seed planting.

Guided by Borough Market’s expert

And the first 100 children at the workshops get a free chocolate lollipop... traders, all attendees have the choice of sowing their own fruit, vegetable, or herb seeds.

Each child will take their seeds

home in compostable pots to cultivate in their garden or window boxes.

They will get to personalise their potted seeds by decorating plant pot sticks.

There will also be a free chocolate lollipop for the first 100 children who attend the workshops each day.

Borough Market will be open during the Easter holidays at its usual times but close on Easter Sunday and Easter Monday.

For information on opening times, visit boroughmarket.org.uk The Market Explorers Garden events will take place daily between 11 am and 3 pm. The events are dropin, with no booking required.

Community sauna is coming to Burgess Park for one month only

By Isabel Ramirez A community sauna with ice baths is opening in Burgess Park next week.

From Thursday 28 March, visitors to the park can enjoy the new attraction, which will pop up at the Glengall Wharf Garden for one month only.

Community Sauna Baths - the company in charge - submitted plans in January for a permanent spot in Denmark Hill.

Whilst these plans are still in the consultation phase, this is the chance for residents to dip their toe in the water - literally.

The temporary addition to Burgess Park will not only boast a communal sauna for individual bathers, but tickets also offer access to plunge pools and cold baths.

Tickets for a 60-minute session are £6 for those not currently earning and £10 for everyone else.

It will be open daily from Monday Friday 7am - 9pm and 8am - 9pm on weekends.

For other concessionary ticket options, please email at info@ community-sauna.co.uk Glengall Sauna is located at the eastern end of Burgess Park on the Surrey Canal Walk at 64, Glengall Road, Peckham, SE15 6NH

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royal aPProval The incident took place near Alscot Way, Bermondsey

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thirteen-year-old Boy staBBed in Bermondsey

By Herbie Russell

herbie@southwarknews.co.uk A tHirteen-yeAr-OLd boy was stabbed following a “disturbance” involving numerous people in Bermondsey.

Volunteers and local politicians braved a downpour to plant the tree last November.

King Charles III personally thanks Bermondsey and Rotherhithe for 75th birthday tree EXCLUSIVE

By Herbie Russell

Southwark’s industrial heritage exhibition opens

herbie@southwarknews.co.uk kiNg Charles iii has personally thanked Bermondsey volunteers who planted a tree in southwark Park to celebrate his 75th birthday last year.

His Royal Highness said he was “heartened” and “enormously grateful”, in a signed letter to the Southwark Park Association 1869.

Patrick Kingwell, Secretary at the Southwark Park Association, had feared their message to the King had got lost among the “millions of letters and emails flying into their office”.

So he and fellow volunteers were “really pleased” to receive his hand-signed reply last month.

Patrick said: “The King is renowned as a man who has an interest in the environment so that chimes with the thinking of our group and I think a lot of local people have a lot of respect for The Royal Family.”

Volunteers planted the Princeton Gold, reportedly Charles’ favourite tree, when he turned 75 on November 14, 2023.

It joins a host of other greenery dedicated to the Royals in Southwark Park, including the Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Chestnut Tree.

The card from the King, featuring a photo of Charles wearing an elegant black gown, is marked with the official Buckingham Palace emblem.

The King was so moved he appears to have signed the letter himself Responding to a letter sent by the Southwark Park Association, His Highness wrote: “I am enormously grateful to you for thinking of me on my 75th birthday and for sending me such a touching message.

“This brings you my warmest good wishes.”

The King Charles III Tree was planted with help from Southwark Council and community group Trees for Bermondsey.

The event saw volunteers and Southwark Council representatives, including Cllr Stephanie Cryan and Cllr Rachel Bentley, brave the wet weather to celebrate the park’s newest arrival.

In its letter to Charles, sent in December,

the Southwark Park Association, described the park’s historical connections with The Royal Family.

The park was opened in 1869 and, in 1953, a chestnut tree was planted by a main path to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation, they explained.

In 2002, Prince Edward, then Earl of Wessex, and the Countess of Wessex, visited the park after it underwent a major heritage restoration project.

In September 2022, thousands passed through Southwark Park while queuing to see the Queen lying in state.

Last year, a Tulip Tree was planted as part of The Queen’s Green Canopy.

Between 10 pm on Tuesday 25 - 5 am on Wednesday 26 March, the tunnel will be closed whilst the simulation is carried out.

TfL sent out a letter to warn residents and apologise for any inconvenience caused, adding that they aimed to make it ‘as realistic as possible.’

The letter reads: “The exercise will test the tunnel safety systems, our process and

procedures and communications with the emergency services.”

Emergency services will be in attendance, as well as ‘scrapped vehicles’ and ‘actors to replicate casualties.’

Non-hazardous smoke and alarms will be used, but people are advised this will only be ‘for a short time’ to be considerate to neighbours.

TfL will stage a car ‘on fire’ in Rotherhithe Tunnel

By Isabel Ramirez

trAnsPOrt FOr London (tfL) will stage ‘an emergency scenario’ of a car on fire in rotherhithe tunnel, with fake smoke and paid actors.

The controlled process is done to test the team’s safety response if it were to happen in real life.

The child was rushed to hospital with a “serious knife injury to the hand” on Saturday, March 9, but his condition was not life-threatening.

Two males were arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon and have been bailed until early June.

Police were called to Alscot Way at 9pm that evening following reports of a disturbance involving a

large number of people.

Met officers and London Ambulance Service attended and found the boy suffering a serious knife injury to the hand.

A Met Police spokesperson said: “Two males were arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon - they have been bailed pending further enquiries to a date in early June. Enquiries into the circumstances continue.”

Anyone with information that could assist police is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD6930/9Mar. People can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

‘Making Southwark’ is at the Southwark Heritage Centre. Credit: Southwark Council

By Herbie Russell herbie@southwarknews.co.uk a NeW exhibition exploring the borough’s industrial past has opened at the southwark Heritage Centre and Walworth Library.

‘Making Southwark’, which features pieces from local 18th-century dye works and stone masonries, will be on display until December, and is free to visitors.

The immersive and engaging exhibition invites visitors to explore the borough’s artisanal heritage, including textile art and theatrical costume.

Crutchley Dye Works factory, once located between Clink Street and Deadman’s Place on the South Bank, features heavily.

There is also an opportunity to see the prestigious collection of world culture artifacts which play an important part in the borough’s

history.

A programme of events will run alongside the exhibition including talks, children’s creative workshops and craft-making sessions for families.

Councillor Catherine Rose, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, Leisure and Parks, said: “I’m thrilled to see Southwark’s rich industrial history showcased for all to see.

“This exhibition not only honours our borough’s storied past but also celebrates the creativity that continues to define Southwark today.

“It is a reminder of the invaluable contributions diverse communities have made to help shape the vibrant cultural tapestry comprising Southwark’s past and present.”

Southwark Heritage Centre and Walworth library is open seven days a week Mon – Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-4pm. “Making Southwark” can be visited during opening hours with no need to book in advance.

PRODUCED IN ASSOCIATION WITH HM GOVERNMENT n When 49-year-old Shamilla Mirza found a pea-shaped lump in her breast, she sought help from her GP – who helped her get an early diagnosis and treatment for breast cancer. n If something in your body doesn’t feel right, you should contact your GP practice straight away. It could be nothing, but it’s important to remember that finding cancer early could save your life.

If something in your body doesn’t feel right

Contact your GP practice if something in your body doesn’t feel right or you experience any of the symptoms below: l Breathlessness l Frequent infections l Unexplained night sweats l Unexpected or unexplained bruising or bleeding l Unexplained weight loss l Blood in your pee (even just once) l Blood in your poo, which may look red or black l An unexplained lump

Shamilla Mirza on her named bench

For three weeks or more: l Tummy trouble, such as discomfort or diarrhoea l Unexplained pain or discomfort l Feeling tired and unwell and not sure why l A cough l Heartburn or indigestion l Unusual, pale or greasy poo It’s probably nothing serious, but finding cancer early makes it more treatable and can save lives.

For more information go to nhs.uk/cancersymptoms

Finding cancer earlier makes it more treatable A

fter she spotted the lump, Shamilla’s GP referred her to the breast clinic for tests.

The mother-of-two was shocked to be diagnosed with breast cancer but says the support of her family gave her the strength to face the disease.

Shamilla had a mastectomy (an operation where breast tissue is removed) and breast reconstruction, followed by chemotherapy treatment.

Looking back, she says: “I cannot thank the NHS or my family enough for giving me the courage to deal with cancer. I know my early diagnosis and treatment is the reason why I’m still here for my family, particularly my sons Zakir and Zain.”

In 2019, Shamilla unveiled a

special park bench – marking her recovery from cancer. It salutes the scientists, doctors and nurses who are making game-changing progress in tackling the disease.

The inscription on her bench reads: “Shamilla Mirza loved sitting here… and still does thanks to advances in cancer research.”

Cancer signs and symptoms come in different guises, so it’s vital that we are all aware of any new or unexplained changes in our bodies.

To rule out cancer, your GP may refer you for tests. It’s probably nothing serious, but finding cancer early makes it more treatable and can save lives.

Whatever the result, your NHS is here for you – as Shamilla knows so well.

‘Some symptoms are less obvious than others’

Professor Peter Johnson

NHS England’s National Clinical Director for Cancer, Professor Peter Johnson, comments: n Cancer symptoms and early warning signs can be very varied with some being less obvious than others. n But what’s important to know is what is normal for you, so you can spot any changes. If you have any concerns or if something in your body doesn’t feel quite right, you should contact your GP practice.

n It could be nothing, but diagnosing cancer earlier could save your life. n Blood cancers are the fifth most common type of cancer in the UK with over 41,000 people diagnosed every year. n The symptoms can be quite common – such as breathlessness, night sweats, or feeling tired when you’re not sure why – but if something doesn’t feel right for you, please contact your local GP practice. n Finding cancer earlier saves lives.

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nUrsing home with UP to 100 Beds Planned for QUeen’s road

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CGI of how the proposed hotel (to the right of Lincoln Tower) would have looked.

EXCLUSIVE

By Herbie Russell southWark CouNCil has outlined plans to build a new nursing home in Queen’s road, Peckham.

The development, likely to contain 80 to 100 beds, and measure four to five storeys, would help meet the “huge demand” for adult social care provision, a council officer said.

The nursing home would occupy an empty plot off Asylum Road, once earmarked for Queens Road 4 (QR4), a proposed set of council offices that Southwark later scrapped.

Local residents, many of whom fought against QR4, were briefed about the council’s plans at a meeting on Thursday, March 14.

A council officer said:

Left; A very rough diagram of the area the nursing home could occupy (not exact) Main; Residents quizzed a council officer on the plans at a meeting on Thursday, March 14

“The latest thinking is that the council is now considering placing a nursing home on this site.”

She added: “The council does have a planning commitment to deliver a new nursing home. There’s huge demand.”

No planning application has been submitted but Southwark Council was keen to inform locals, many of whom fought against QR4, about its plans.

The new development would follow the line of Georgian houses on Asylum Road, the council officer said.

Southwark Council envisions there being a large garden area, acting as a buffer between the development and homes along King’s Grove.

There is no information currently available on the building’s exact size or massing, with such details set to be hammered out following statutory consultations.

The centre would be a development partnership meaning the council would operate it alongside a private provider.

The split in beds between council and private would be between 70:30 and 50:50, the council officer said. years, they added.

The scrapped QR4 proposals were hugely controversial and resulted in a seven-year battle between Southwark Council and locals opposed to the plans due to its size and design.

Southwark Council binned the proposal in October 2020 after the pandemic reduced the need for office space.

However, Southwark Council made clear it still intended to develop the site so residents were braced for the worst.

But the council officer who gave the presentation said attendees’

reactions were positive.

One attendee agreed that adult social care provision was “incredibly important” and suggested the site, with its space for gardens for residents, was suitable.

Some did raise concerns about the proposals, saying the Queen’s Road area needed more green space.

Another attendee said the development did not fit in with Queen’s Road’s burgeoning nightlife, although the vast majority of attendees did not share this view.

Gavin Edwards, ward councillor for Nunhead & Queen’s Road, said adult social care was “desperately needed” in the area.

He said: “People in our community and our society do need that kind of care. Social care is incredibly important.”

The Labour ward councillor said

people “shouldn’t dismiss the usage of this for this purpose as something that isn’t going contribute to our community because it will contribute to our community”.

Some did question why Southwark Council had demolished the Queen’s Road Adult Day Centre on the site given it’s now building a nursing home.

Southwark Council has been asked to comment on whether it was the right decision to demolish the day centre.

A portion of land on the site’s south will be left vacant but Southwark Council has plans to develop it too, saying affordable workspace could be its use.

Another nursing home called Queen’s Oak Care Home, run by Lancewood Ltd, already exists metres away from the site.

By Herbie Russell

Crackling Crumb, Mushroom Bon Bon and Peppercorn Sauce - Karol’s nerves are racing for the final.

Following his success on the day he said: “I’m excited but really nervous.

Today was how I expected it to be, and I was pleased about how it went.

“Now we just have to see how the final goes.”

In its 40th year, the competition is seen as ‘the holy grail’ by many in the industry. A host of former winners have gone on to run their own restaurants and earn Michelin stars.

Originally from Poland, Karol came to London to progress in his career and has lived in Bermondsey for the last four years.

He will compete in the national final on Monday 8 April 2024 against five others.

The recipe details will be a complete surprise until 45 minutes before the start of the competition.

Each finalist will be given the ingredients for a main dish, either classic or modern, and given up to three hours to prepare and present it to the judges.

The winner of the competition gets world-class training worth £12,000 or an invitation to cook and train under the supervision of a leading chef at a three-star Michelin restaurant anywhere in the world for up to two months.

Bermondsey man is through to the final of Britain’s best young chef contest a MaN from Bermondsey is through to the final of a competition to find the UK’s best young chef.

left; Karol in the semi-final inset: his dish went down a treat with the judges

Karol Ploch, 28, a sous chef at Kerridge’s Bar & Grill, is one step closer to becoming this year’s Roux Scholar.

He was one of three to get through from London in the semi-final judged by experts including Alain Roux, Brian Turner CBE, Rachel Humphrey and some previous winners.

After wowing the judges with his first dish - Roasted Pork Loin with Pork and Pistachio Farce, Sweet Potato Dauphine, Glazed Pork Kidney with

NEWS 7

By Isabel Ramirez park users have been dismayed for weeks after finding a popular islamic mosaic in Burgess Park has been replaced with dull, beige tiles.

Chumleigh Gardens, located at the heart of the park, has become known as a hidden gem and is looked after by the Friends group.

It was opened nearly thirty years ago and its worldly influences and plants from around the world attract people from far and wide to the space.

But now it looks different to how many will know it. The blue mosaic - a distinct, well-loved centrepiece of the Islamic Gardens - has been replaced with beige tiles after reportedly falling into disrepair.

Regular park users did not hide their disappointment on social media, with comments including descriptions of the new tiles as ‘soulless’ and ‘dull.’

A Facebook user wrote: “It’s lost its unique character and charm. Now it looks generic.”

After asking Southwark Council, they told us the neutral tiles were an ‘urgent replacement’ and assured us they would be bringing back the

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BeaUtifUl BlUe mosaiC in BUrgess Park rePlaCed with ‘soUlless’ Beige tiles

mosaic tiles ‘once funding is secured.’

Councillor Catherine Rose, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, Leisure and Parks, said: “The Islamic Gardens is a cherished place within Burgess Park, and we are eager to refresh the space for all park visitors to enjoy.

“The current tiles were urgently

installed to address safety concerns.

“Our focus is now on permanent enhancements for the gardens, which will involve collaborating with local groups and residents to reintroduce mosaic pattern tiles once funding is secured.”

Susan Crisp, a member of Friends

of Burgess Park, said that whilst the group is ‘pleased’ the council was able to repair the tiles, they would have liked to have been consulted.

“Chumleigh Gardens is a wonderful space with four walled gardens each with its own style, known as the World Garden.

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“Friends of Burgess Park was not asked to comment on any designs for the replacement, although we were told the work was happening.

She added: “We hope that any future work to Chumleigh Gardens will involve consultation with park users.

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Unemployed people build community Person found dead after garden on ‘anti-social behaviour’ site Herne Hill fire at weekend

By Herbie Russell uNeMployed people have built a community garden on a patch of Camberwell land that was once a ‘hotspot for fly-tipping and antisocial behaviour’.

The volunteers were taking part in Future Gardeners, a scheme run by Bankside Open Spaces Trust and The Worshipful Company of Gardeners, and finished the garden last month. e fourteen-week courses see students get a horticultural qualification, with participants going on to prestigious roles at famous institutions including Kew Gardens and Fulham Palace.

Shereen Chung-Blake, programme co-ordinator, said: “The rain poured down but didn’t stop the smiles or fun and we are pleased that the Future Gardeners Students were able to install the new Wildlife Friendly Field kindly provided by Garden On A Roll, wormery, summer bulbs and a recycled tire pond.”

She said the space used to attract unpleasant behaviour but would now be “teeming with wildlife in the summer which local residents are looking forward to be able to enjoy”.

The Camberwell Triangle Garden on the Goschen Allotments Site has a new grass lawn, wildlife plants and a pond that’s slowly filling with rainwater.

The courses attract people young and old, from all walks of life, including a former GP in the current cohort.

Volunteers have built a new lawn and plant beds 70 to 80 per cent of volunteers go on to secure employment in horticulture, aided by the L2 City and Guilds horticultural qualification they get.

“If you go to most prestigious green spaces you’ll find at least one future gardener,” Shereen said.

“The next course starting in January

is now full. If you wish to apply for the course starting in April 2024, please fill out the form below. We will be in touch with you about the next steps in the application process nearer the course start date.

“If you have any questions please email Louisa at louisa@bost.org.uk.”

By Herbie Russell

a persoN has been killed after a fire in Herne Hill over the weekend.

Officers have launched an investigation into the incident at a residential block on Saturday night (March 16).

The victim was found in the living room and pronounced dead at the scene.

The death is currently being treated as unexplained.

The London Fire Brigade was called to Herne Hill House, Railton Road, at 11.38pm on Saturday.

The fire tore through a two-roomed flat on the second floor with photos at the scene showing damage to the window.

Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters battled the blaze and the incident was over by 12.24am.

Police and forensics teams were spotted on the scene the following morning.

Local politicians shared their condolences including Dulwich and West Norwood MP Helen Hayes.

She visited the scene and wrote on X: “Tragically a person lost their life last night in a fire in Herne Hill House. My thoughts are with their family, friends & neighbours.”

Jim Dickson, Labour councillor for Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction, also visited the block. He wrote on X: “Fire last night on the second floor of Herne Hill House has very sadly resulted in a fatality.

“That part of the building is currently a crime scene. Need to ask questions of

the council, fire service & police on how this happened. Thoughts with the family of the person who died.”

A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “Sadly, a person has died following a flat fire on Railton Road in Brixton.

“Most of a two-roomed flat on the second floor of a residential block was damaged by fire.

“Firefighters found a person in the living room who was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

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CamBerwell man who mUrdered love rival on BUs Jailed for over 25 years

Convicted: Oscar Castano-Colque tapped onto the bus before the attack

By Herbie Russell a CaMBerWell man who repeatedly stabbed his love rival on a bus in Oxford Circus has been jailed for 25-and-a-half years.

Oscar Castano-Colque bombarded his ex-girlfriend with messages declaring his love before knifing her new boyfriend to death on February 28, 2023.

The 21-year-old pleaded guilty to the murder of Rafioullah Malik and was sentenced at Croydon Crown Court, on Thursday, February 22.

Police said Castano-Colque “could not accept his relationship was over”

and inundated his former partner with texts, Instagram messages and voice notes.

He was “driven by a desire to rekindle his relationship at any cost” when he followed his victim onto a bus at 10.11pm, detectives said.

Taking the time to tap his bank card before boarding, he then carried out the “vicious and determined” attack.

Rafioullah was taken to hospital but tragically died from his injuries on March 23, 2023.

Officers identified Castano-Colque as the man responsible and arrested him just a few days after the attack.

Police recovered the discarded bloodstained clothing worn by CastanoColque and the knife bearing both the victim’s and the attacker’s DNA. Passenger data showing he used his bank card to tap in, coupled with CCTV footage capturing the entire crime, left him with “no choice but to plead guilty”, police said.

Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley who led the investigation said: “Castano-Colque could not accept his relationship was over and his former girlfriend had moved on. On the day of the attack we tracked his movements on CCTV to target the bus Rafioullah

Malik was on in order to carry out his vicious and determined attack.

“After stabbing Rafioullah numerous times, Castano-Colque left the bus and attempted to throw away his coat and the murder weapon.

“In the immediate search after the incident, we recovered both of these key pieces of evidence and DNA testing irrefutably linked Castano-Colque to the murder.

“This coupled with CCTV from on board the bus which captured the entirety of this crime, meant CastanoColque had no choice but to plead guilty.”

Herne Hill children unveil road safety banner after car ploughed through school fence

By Herbie Russell ChildreN haVe unveiled a road safety banner after a car crashed through their school’s fence.

Children have unveiled a road safety banner after a car crashed through their school’s fence Parents also say they have worries about local air pollution after a monitor on the grounds showed air quality was poor during school runs.

They said nitrogen dioxide air

pollution at the school, which often comes from transport and especially diesel, has sometimes exceeded World Health Organization guideline limits by over three times.

Families were bemused in October last year when Sophie, a metre-tall human-shaped no parking sign was stolen - but thankfully it was later returned.

By Herbie Russell CHiLdren’s CAnCer services for south London and the south east will officially move to evelina Children’s Hospital in Waterloo from autumn 2026.

Treatment for around 1,400 children aged under 15 is currently provided by The Royal Marsden Hospital at Sutton and St George’s Hospital in Tooting.

The decision was made despite a 12,000-signature petition against the move after families, staff and MPs warned it could negatively impact families by making it harder to travel by car for treatment.

NHS London Medical Director Dr Chris Streather said it was a “positive step” that would ensure “cutting-edge treatments” for patients.

The change responds to new NHS service rules meaning specialist cancer treatment services for children must be on the same site as a level-three children’s intensive care, which the Marsden does not have.

Health bosses were choosing between moving the service to either Evelina or St George’s in Tooting following a twelveweek public consultation.

NHS England, London Medical Director Dr Chris Streather said: “I would like to thank everyone who took part in our public consultation, and for the valuable feedback we received.

“This is a positive step forward for children’s cancer care – at the new location, children who need intensive care will be able to get it on site and the future centre will stand ready to give cutting-edge treatments that require intensive care on site, like other major centres worldwide.

“Service reconfiguration is rarely easy, but the decision taken today will ensure that children with cancer in south London and much of the south east will continue to receive the best possible care now and into the future.”

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Fortunately, nobody was hurt when the vehicle hurtled into Judith Kerr Primary School’s grounds during the Christmas holidays.

But over 200 people, including 92 kids, have signed a petition to introduce traffic calming measures along Half Moon Lane.

Helen Hayes, MP for Dulwich and West Norwood, who attended the event on Friday, March 1, said: “There is more work to do, and we know that.

“We will keep on working until all of the work that is needed across our area to make it as safe as possible for children to travel to school is done.”

Parents handed two petitions to Dulwich Village ward Councillor Margy Newens, one organised by parents and carers and the other by Year 2 student Bea Hornsby Bolton.

The children’s petition asked Southwark Council: “Please can we have our school street safer? It would make me a lot happier when I walk to school. And could there be less pollution around our school, it would make me very happy inside.”

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By Herbie Russell mArKs & spencer on Walworth road is set to close, signalling the end of a shop that has served locals since 1913.

Shoppers have expressed disappointment at the news, with older customers recalling fond memories of visiting in the ’60s when some products were still stored in drawers.

M&S did not say when the closure could happen but the News understands June is considered likely.

A company spokesperson thanked the shop’s customers and said M&S would keep “working hard” to serve them at stores across the capital.

The Walworth store has seen a consistent decline in sales in recent years.

M&S retail bosses have only lodged a proposal to close so far but employees are already being informed about transfers to other stores.

The store was opened during the Edwardian Era, just 29 years after the first-ever shop was founded in Leeds and one year before the outbreak of World War I. The building used to be the Rutter Bros drapery store although the current shopfront dates from the interwar period.

At least one employee has worked at the store for over 45 years, the News understands.

The shop has a clothing department,

walworth marks & sPenCer set to Close

The Marks & Spencer on Walworth Road is earmarked for closure this summer bakery plus the usual food offering.

The nearest M&S stores are in Denmark Hill and Brixton but only the latter has a clothing department.

Local group The Walworth Society has expressed concern at the closure and invited M&S representatives to

discuss the plans at its next meeting at 7pm on Wednesday, March 20.

Gordon Scott, M&S Regional Manager, said: “Shopping habits are changing, so we’re rotating our store estate to make sure we have the right stores with the right space to offer customers a

Ilonka Denason said: “I’m gonna be very sorry.”

Ali Tunkara popped into the shop on the way to visiting his auntie on the Old Kent Road

Dale Smith said she’ll miss M&S’s quiche most of all

Anne Bond, 76, remembers shopping at the store with her mum as a child in the 1960s

By Robert Firth

at least one shopper suspects shoplifting could be behind the proposal to close the marks & spencer store.

Met Police figures show 25 shoplifting incidents were reported in North Walworth in January 2024, nearly triple the nine cases in January 2022.

One shopper, who gave her name only as Liz, said: “It’s not the busiest M&S but it’s steady so I’m a bit surprised.

“I imagine the amount of shoplifting around here doesn’t make things any easier for them.”

Dannica Joseph, 33, said it was a shame the store was closing, adding that she’d opt to do her shopping from Marks and Spencer online in the future. She said: “It’s terrible. I go there for kids’ clothes and pieces for school uniforms.

“The clothes are good quality compared to other places. I’m going to have to try online in the future. I’ll be sad to see it go.”

Marks & Spencer was asked whether shoplifting had contributed to the proposal to close.

shoppers react: ‘so long... and thanks for the quiche’

By Herbie Russell

Customers Marcella Triggs (left) Sandy Shaw (right) outside the store

brilliant shopping experience.

He added: “Our priority right now is talking to colleagues about what the announcement means for them.

Should the proposals go ahead, wherever possible we will offer them alternative roles with M&S.”

Is shoplifting to blame?

WalWorth shoppers were rocked by the news that the m&s on Walworth road is set to close after a downturn in the store’s sales.

Southwark News headed to the shop - which has existed since 1913 - to find out what customers made of the unexpected announcement.

Disappointed locals were keen to share their thoughts, with many praising the shop for its “quality” products and friendly staff.

Anne: ‘My mum bought my Christmas presents there in the ‘60s!’

Anne Bond, 76, from the Old Kent Road area, said the closure would be “a bit of nuisance”.

She said: “I’ve been coming here since I was a kid in the ‘60s, even earlier. They didn’t have a lot of clothes then. They had toys at Christmas time. I’ve got a metal tin my mum got me.”

The retired careers officer said an ice cream parlour and hatters once stood next to the shop with their buildings later incorporated into the M&S shop.

Reacting to the closure, she said: “Well it’s a bit of a nuisance because I’ve got to get on a bus to go… to Oxford Street and places like that.

Dale: ‘So long and thanks for all the quiche!’

Dale Smith, who’s been visiting the store for forty years, will miss M&S but, most of all, she’ll miss its quiche.

The 67-year-old, who buys ready meals for her daughter there, said: “She likes the ready meals. Other places might do it but there’s certain things

that I don’t like unless its Marks & Spencer.

“Like the quiche, it has to be Marks & Spencer. I don’t like it from nowhere else. It’s a quality thing!”

Ali: ‘I’m sure they make enough money!’

Ali Tunkara, who works in operations, popped into the shop while visiting his auntie on the Old Kent Road.

The 29-year-old said: “It’s quite sad.

Yeah man… I don’t understand why.

“I’m sure they make enough money.

I mean on a big main road as well...I’ve just come out of there and it does look relatively busy.”

He added: “If you go towards that area [Elephant and Castle] they’re knocking down old flats and rebuilding them so there’s obviously money around this area.”

Sandy: ‘We call the staff by their first names!’

Sandy Shore, who is in her seventies, emerged from the shop clutching a paper slip with an M&S helpline for customers worried about the closure.

Having shopped on Walworth Road her entire life, recalling times when products were kept in drawers, she said the high street was being “destroyed”.

“I’ve been coming here all my life so I’ve seen the destruction. This was a lovely turning; beautiful shops. There was a tailor, a Burtons down there, all the big shops,” she said.

She added: “But all these meat shops where they’re open at the front… we don’t buy our shopping there!”

Sandy said she’ll miss the shop’s community feel: “We all know the staff. Most of the staff we call by their

Christian names!” llonka: ‘They used to carry my shopping for me!’

Ilonka Denason, from Kennington said: “I’m gonna be very sorry. I shop every week here.

She added: “I like the fruits from Marks & Spencer and I need to travel to Brixton now.

“Before, because I had a bad back, they used to take my shopping outside but I need to carry it now!”

Carolyna: ‘Where will I buy my baby clothes now?’

Carolyna Mathias-Ibe, who is in her fifties, said of the shops on Walworth Road, only Marks & Spencer can provide the quality she needs.

Having shopped at M&S for over eighteen years, she said: “It’s going to be a negative impact on me because they have the cheapest bread and better quality.”

She added: “In terms of price it’s getting worse because things are very expensive now. In terms of clothing, they [Walworth Road retailers] don’t have anything. Only Marks & Spencer provides better quality for babies and everyone.”

Ali: ‘Shop closures are very inconvenient’ Ali K, who has lived in the area for nearly 38 years, said he still reeling from the ‘very inconvenient’ closure of his local bank on the Walworth road.

“There has been some changes, a lot of changes to the area, especially the modernisation,” he said.

But he said he was more worried about small businesses: “I think they’re being driver away from the space.”

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CrossBow attaCk: stalker ‘swUng sword’ at offiCers as residents ‘BarriCaded’ doors

By Herbie Russell

A forensic tent was erected at the scene of the incident

HOrriFying detAiLs of the terrifying incident that saw an armed crossbowman shot dead by police in rotherhithe have been released by the police watchdog.

Convicted stalker Bryce Hodgson, from Sheffield, swung a sword at officers as his terrified victims barricaded themselves in their home, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has said.

The 30-year-old was killed after being shot in the neck and chest by police in the quiet Bywater Place culde-sac on Tuesday, January 30.

The IOPC is investigating the incident as it does whenever somebody dies following or during police contact.

Police were called to the scene at 5am on January 30 after receiving reports of a man armed with several weapons threatening people inside the address.

They forced entry into the property where Hodgson was trying to break through an internal door, the police watchdog said.

The IOPC investigation has found Hodgson was carrying weapons including tools and three crossbows.

The police watchdog said that “Mr Hodgson had entered the property via the back door and was trying to get into a bedroom in the house where the residents at the property had barricaded themselves in”.

It continued: “He was instructed to ‘show his hands’ by officers who challenged him with a Taser, which

Hodgson was killed on Bywater Place, Rotherhithe

said: “I send my condolences to the family and friends of Bryce Hodgson and all those present or affected by this tragic incident, including the occupants of the property and officers involved.

“The evidence gathered to date supports the officers’ accounts that they perceived there to be an immediate and serious threat to the occupants inside the house.

“The officers, who were presented

with a dynamic situation, acted swiftly to gain entry into the house to prevent any further harm to the residents.”

As part of its investigation, the watchdog added it would “also examine any contact the MPS [Metropolitan Police Service] had with Mr Hodgson following his conviction for stalking in June 2023”.

The IOPC said it had met Hodgson’s family and expected its investigation to finish this summer.

By Herbie Russell

By Herbie Russell

gUy’s And st thomas’ Hospital has honoured the “outstanding” staff across its five hospitals at a glittering awards ceremony.

poliCe are on the lookout for a man wanted in connection with a ‘machete attack’ outside a deptford mosque.

DC James Richardson, from the local policing team in south-east London, said: “Mohamed is fully aware that police are trying to locate him for this offence.

“Anyone who knows him or has information on his whereabouts should contact us. This was an extremely violent attack, using a large machete, and Mohamed is believed to be dangerous”.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @ MetCC quoting CRIS 3203506/24. For an immediate sighting, do not approach Momahed but call 999.

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was not discharged.

“When Mr Hodgson failed to comply and swung the sword at officers, they withdrew and requested assistance.”

Officers on the scene were then joined by armed support and firearms officers entered the property at 5.15am.

The IOPC said officers’ accounts that Mr Hodgson pointed a crossbow at an officer, were “supported by the audio from the body worn video”.

One officer then fired two shots, hitting Hodgson in his neck and his chest, the investigation has found.

Officers immediately secured the weapons, began first aid and called an ambulance but Mr Hodgson was, sadly, declared dead at 5.37am.

Hodgson had been handed a sixteenweek suspended jail term in July and put under supervision for twelve months after admitting stalking.

IOPC regional director Mel Palmer

The perinatal imaging midwifery team

Perinatal imaging midwives, laryngology consultants and a clinical fellow in cardiothoracic surgery were among the winners.

Celebrity doctor and staff member Dr Ranj Singh kicked off proceedings by introducing award presenters including local MP Florence Eshalomi.

Perinatal imaging midwives took home the team award for always putting their patients first and making sure they have the necessary support in place.

Dr Aamir Amin, clinical fellow in cardiothoracic surgery, won the individual award after receiving a whopping 77 nominations from patients including one who said “the NHS needs more doctors like him”.

Dr Amin said: “I consider myself extremely privileged and fortunate to have been trained by and worked amongst some of the best, most hardworking and dedicated people in the country.

“The Trust and its staff have a very special place in my heart, so it was fantastic to be able to celebrate and appreciate everyone.”

Paediatric intensive care and South Thames Retrieval Service were crowned winners of the ‘take pride in what we do’ award.

These teams have outstanding reputations for their wonderful care of babies, children, young people, the trust said.

Professor Ian Abbs, Chief Executive of Guy’s and St Thomas’, said: “Congratulations to everyone who was nominated and won an award. I would like to particularly highlight our brilliant admin teams who won the Chairman and Chief Executive award.

“These colleagues have been at the heart of everything we have done in

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Guy’s and St Thomas’ ‘outstanding’ staff honoured at awards ceremony

Man wanted in connection with Deptford ‘machete attack’

Officers are asking the public to help locate 24-year-old Abdullahi Mohamed following the incident near the Deptford Islamic Centre, Childers Street, on Friday, February 9.

The victim, a man in his twenties, was taken to hospital with a stab wound. His condition was not life-threatening.

Officers have carried out numerous enquiries to locate Mohamed and are now releasing an image of him.

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FAmOUs BritisH actor sir michael Caine ielebrated his 91st birthday this week.

Born on March 14, 1933, in the old St Olave’s Hospital, Rotherhithe, his family home was in Borough and he attended Wilson’s School in Camberwell.

In 2003, the Oscar, Golden Globe and Bafta-winning actor personally attended the inauguration of his Blue Plaque on the hospital site, as part of the scheme thought up by Southwark News.

Sir Michael was first named Maurice Joseph Micklewhite but adopted the stage name Michael White while treading the boards of Britain’s provincial theatres until the mid-1950s.

When he returned to London, he found there was already a Michael White performing in London so was persuaded to adopt a new name.

Discussing what his new sobriquet could be while talking to his agent from a telephone box in Leicester Square, he looked up at a billboard advertising The Caine Mutiny above the entrance to the Odeon Cinema, Leicester Square.

Being a huge fan of the star Humphrey Bogart, he decided there and then to adopt the surname Caine.

Caine surprised fans during his 90th birthday last year with a snap of him celebrating with Tom Cruise who worked with him in 2002’s Austin Power comedy Goldmember.

David Walliams and Denise Welch were also at the do at the River Cafe in Hammersmith.

In October last year, the movie star announced his retirement saying: “I keep saying I’m going to retire. Well I am now.”

Caine is normally active on X, formerly Twitter, but has been notably quiet over the last month.

His last post was on February 11 when he wrote: “Love Las Vegas, got married there”.

rotherhithe’s sir miChael Caine CeleBrates 91st Birthday

Michael Caine meeting fans during the plaque unveiling in 2003

kfC and nando’s donating to newly oPened walworth foodBank

By Herbie Russell KFC is among the businesses donating to a newly opened foodbank in Walworth, according to Peabody.

160 families have already signed up to The Darwin Court Food Hub, run by the housing association which officially launched on February 27.

As well as staples like eggs, milk, and bread, food donated by KFC and Nando’s is reportedly being provided.

Purdy, one of Peabody’s contractors, has helped fund the project, paying

A delighted Michael Caine unveiling his very own Blue Plaque in 2003 at the site of the hospital where he was born

for refrigeration units and providing regular volunteers to help with food distribution.

Ian McDermott, Chief Executive at Peabody, said: “Darwin Court is an amazing project that grew out of need, and it now helps over 100 Southwark residents get access to free, healthy food.

“Its expansion couldn’t have happened without the help of our partners at Purdy who have provided vital donations - including fridges, freezers and food.

“This much needed hub is just one example of our dedication to making

a tangible difference to the lives of Londoners by breaking stigma, supporting residents, and boosting health and wellbeing.”

Darwin Court, where the hub is based, is an older person’s housing scheme with 76 apartments and 135 residents.

The food hub is a free service open three times a week on Tuesdays from 9.30am – 12.30pm, Thursdays from 3.30 - 6.30pm and Saturdays from 10.00am - 3.00pm.

Photo: Darwin Court Food Hub. Credit-Richard-Heald.

Brixton woman who ‘let her bulldog starve to death’ gets ten year dog keeping ban

By Herbie Russell a BriXtoN woman has been banned from keeping dogs for ten years after ‘letting her pet bulldog Patch to starve to death’.

Zainab Ayinla (14/05/1986) of Loughborough Park received a ten year ban, was fined £300 and ordered to pay £800 costs after pleading not guilty to an animal welfare offence at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on February 29.

The RSPCA was asked to investigate after Patch’s emaciated body was taken to a vet hospital on December 17, 2022.

A vet described his body condition as “shocking”. He had lost 13kg since last being seen at the hospital seven months before.

Ayinla had called the hospital two months before saying that Patch had lost weight, but she failed to keep a scheduled vet appointment.

She called again on the morning of December 17 saying Patch couldn’t walk, had laboured breathing and was twitching.

By the time she had got him to the vets he had died.

The vet said: “His condition at presentation was shocking: he was significantly

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By Herbie Russell

Patch was dead by the time he was brought to the vet

underweight with an accountable weight loss of 13kg in the past seven months since the last time he was seen at the hospital in May 2022, with very long nails and bed sores and urine scalding.

“Considering Patch’s presentation on the 17 December and the missed appointment in November, is it my professional opinion that Patch went through a significant period of suffering until the time of his death.

“Would the owner have him brought to us sooner and probably we would have been able to help him, whether from a medical point of view or supporting the owner in providing care for her pet.”

A post mortem report found that Patch had 92g of plastic material in his stomach, suggesting he was able to eat and the most likely cause of death was starvation as a result of inadequate access to nutritious food.

RSPCA inspector Philip Norman, who investigated for the animal welfare charity, said: “Animals are completely reliant on their owners to ensure their needs are met.

Providing food and water is an essential.

“Owning an animal is a privilege - and ensuring appropriate care is a key part of the responsibility we have towards them.

“It’s sad that, in this instance, the owner of Patch failed to provide him with a suitable diet and as a result allowed him to suffer for a prolonged period of time.”

Ayinla was deemed unsuitable for unpaid work. In mitigation, she said she had done everything she could for the dog and had sought advice from vets about worming and his weight loss. But that this was not recorded in the hospital records for Patch.

‘who oversees enforcement?’ tfl and council at odds over e-bike pile-up

By Herbie Russell Shocking photos of a massive e-bike pile-up by London Bridge have prompted outrage on social media.

Disabled people have slammed the “dangerous” heap of mainly Lime bikes that appeared on Sunday, March 10.

Both Transport for London (TfL) and Southwark Council have refused to take responsibility for the situation, pointing the finger at each other and inadequate government regulation.

Lime said it “quickly cleared the bikes” and that addressing poor parking was a “top priority” with a meeting now

Black women get cancer support at Peckham and Battersea hair salons

The photo of the e-bike pile-up prompted outrage on social media

planned between the company and Southwark Council.

Social media users responded to the photo in all sorts of colourful ways with one describing it as “dystopian art”.

Another person said “stupid, lay and selfish” people were to blame while one X user suggested “democracy” was the culprit.

Liberal Democrat and Borough and Bankside Councillor Victor Chamberlain shared a photo taken by a resident over the weekend.

He wrote: “I’ve written to @ LimeBikeSF about this unacceptable & dangerous concentration of bikes today.

I’ve been contacted by wheelchair users

A Peckham hair salon is helping Black women with cancer support after it emerged that ethnic minorities were less likely to get checked for breast cancer.

By Herbie Russell

The upgrades would make the station easier to navigate, reduce congestion of platforms and ease access, Network Rail and Lambeth Council said.

But a Network Rail boss warned that a “great deal of work”, including finding funding, will be needed to bring the project forward.

Under the proposals, the station’s northern concourse would be redesigned to include a remodelled entrance.

A brand new southern concourse would help passengers flow in and out of the station, the two stakeholders said.

There are also plans for over forty new walking and cycling routes and 1,900m2 of new green space around the station that could include hundreds of new trees.

Finally, some bus and taxi stops will be relocated to an enhanced interchange on the southeastern side of the station.

Network Rail chair, Lord Peter Hendy of Richmond Hill, said: “We are delighted to be working with Lambeth Council on an exciting long-term plan to transform London Waterloo station.

“London Waterloo is iconic, and one of the busiest stations in the country, and it is imperative this station continues to evolve to ensure it is a world class transport hub and meets the needs of the millions of passengers that use the station each year, today and into the future.

“This a significant but first step towards

realising this ambition, and there is a great deal of work to do to progress this forward and find funding. As we refine these plans, we look forward to working with our wider partners, passengers, local businesses and organisations, and the local community.”

Lambeth Council also said it will invest £1.5m to further develop projects that could deliver key benefits in the short term.

Waterloo is the whited busiest transport hub in the country, the rail operator said.

Lambeth Council has said more detailed information about their vision for the area will be released “in due course”.

An artist’s impression of a potential future station undercroft

An artist’s impression of a potential future Northern Concourse

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Peckham Palms is one of several hairdressers across South East London committed to becoming cancer support hubs.

‘The Beauty of Support’ project, organised by cancer charity Macmillan, means participating salons are places where women can access leaflets, advice and be signposted to other services.

This fresh approach was devised after a 2021 NHS review found that areas with higher proportions of non-white British ethnicities were less likely to attend potentially life-saving breast cancer screening appointments.

Hype Coiffure, in Battersea, run by owner Calvin Rattray, has also played a key role in the project.

Cyndi Anafo, co-director of Peckham Palms, said: “A lot of Black hairdressers and women in the community are already starting a conversation about cancer awareness.

“I would urge hairdressers to get in contact with Macmillan so they can give credible signposting to information. It’s a fantastic way to help others understand what they can access from Macmillan.”

e-bikes were “organised locally between individual e-bike operators and individual boroughs”.

The TfL spokesperson added: “We do not currently have the powers to prevent the unacceptable situation seen here around London Bridge.”

However, TfL did say it was lobbying Westminster to better regulate dockless e-bikes, with the government hinting at new legislation in the 2022 Queen’s Speech.

Ben Spencer, a wheelchair user who previously spoke to this paper about his epic journeys across London’s transport system, said such incidents was hampering disabled travellers.

The Millwall fan wrote on X: “Why are @limebike not held accountable for this mess. I’m all for cycling, but this keeps happening and keeps blocking disabled people trying to get from A to B. “They clearly don’t have a solution. Is it time to have a rethink on dockless?”

Another X user said: “Come on everyone, ask yourselves how - or more why - this was done. It’s not just random lazy individual users, this is malicious intent, for whatever reason.”

“This is just one example of why democracy doesn’t work,” another wrote. “Too many people are selfish and moronic.”

Jack McKenna, Senior Public Affairs Manager at Lime: “”Addressing poorly parked bikes is a top priority for our industry. It’s something we take very seriously, especially when obstructing pavements and busy junctions create difficulties for those with access needs.

“We are working closely with Southwark Council, partners and other operators to address industry parking challenges, as demand grows significantly in busy areas and public transport hubs. We also work with London Sight Loss Council, and other charities on our Disability Advisory Board, to gather feedback to improve our operations and the experience of the community.

“Once alerted to the obstructive bikes near London Bridge, our Lime Parking Patrol quickly cleared the bikes and are continuing to monitor the area closely this week. We have contacted the Councillor and will be meeting with Southwark Council to discuss solutions to ensure bikes are not left obstructively around busy stations in Southwark as we approach spring.”

Waterloo station set for brand new concourse in revamp (if funds found)

Waterloo station is being lined up for a landmark revamp with a new concourse and more green space among the ideas being touted.

By Herbie Russell

who could not cross this major junction.”

Southwark is one of several boroughs participating in e-scooter and e-bike trials but it has struggled to stay on top of poor parking.

To combat the issue, it’s threatened Lime and other operators with fines and pledged to replace 105 parking spaces with 147 new e-bike and e-scooter bays.

But in this instance, a Southwark Council spokesperson said the e-bikes’ location, which is on a TfLmanaged road, made the issue “TfL’s responsibility”.

When TfL was approached, a spokesperson appeared to turn it back on Southwark Council, saying dockless

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‘There are now more Universal Credit claimants than there were during the peak of pandemic’

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hildhood poVerty is a scourge on our society. it reflects the worst of the inequalities we have and the biggest failings of our government.

I have written before about how childhood poverty is impacted by rising housing costs, food inflation and soaring bills. It is not a cheerful topic, but it is an important one.

At the London Assembly I have campaigned to end child poverty in London. Last week, as Chair of the London Assembly Economy Committee, I launched a landmark report that shows the extent to which poverty is affecting families in our city.

One in three children live in

poverty in London - around 700,000 children.

Inflation, in particular the costs of household essentials like food and energy bills, have made it even harder for many Londoners to make ends meet.

Poverty is not new for families here who have struggled to feed and clothe their children and heat their homes for years.

The Government’s 2022 mini budget, which crashed the economy, has made life harder.

Politicians often point to work as a route out of poverty. While this can help, too many of my constituents suffer with low pay and insecure work, so do not see their lives improve by working.

Last week we saw that there are more Universal Credit claimants in London now than there were during the peak of the pandemic.

Four in ten are working – they just don’t earn enough to get by.

This figure is shocking but is more upsetting when you realise that 90% of people on universal credit cannot afford the basics. The cost of food, for example, has increased by more than the rate of Universal Credit every month since April 2022.

Our report set out recommendations on how best to solve this crisis.

The Mayor of London must continue the landmark programme of universal free school meals and the government must step

MARINA AHMAD

GLA Member for Southwark & Lambeth up and provide funding.

The Mayor must develop a Childhood Poverty Strategy for London and must continue working with employers to become living wage employers so that parents

don’t have to claim benefits.

It will not be easy, but with effort, leadership and commitment, I believe that things can get better and our children will no longer be left behind.

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Whatever replaces the Walworth Road M&S must make a statement

f Marks and Spencer closes this year, we may look back on its departure from the Walworth Road as a turning point for the high street. But that begs the question; in which direction is it headed?

It’s a real pity the shutters look set to come down on a shop that has served customers for over 100 years. Even though Marks and Spencer is a behemoth PLC company, ranked 81st in the FTSE 100, shoppers still view the brand with a sense of ownership and nostalgia, making its closure all the more disheartening.

Anecdotally, shoppers have speculated that theft is to blame - that no business, even one as successful as M&S - can sustain itself if shoplifters are swiping food from shelves with near impunity.

After all, while we can’t speak for this store specifically, we already know that stealing is a scourge on inner London businesses, with retailers urging the police to take a more proactive approach in following up on thefts from their stores.

M&S bosses have said this is only a ‘proposal to close’ but our conversations with the company have led us to believe it’s practically a foregone conclusion. People’s thoughts will inevitably now turn to what will replace it.

Without knowing who owns the building - we are still pressing the retailer to share this information - it’s difficult to know what’s on the horizon. But if it does stay as a shop, you imagine it could go one of two ways.

On the one hand, it could become another budget store; joining the betting shops, takeaways and phone shops that line the street. Or, it could become a more upmarket outlet along the lines of the recently relocated Louie Louie cafe or Rude N Boomin.

Meanwhile, there is an ongoing debate about the direction East Street Market is taking. Do we retain its current stallholders, primarily providing cheap fruit and veg? Or do we try to cultivate a new atmosphere, one where artisanal traders sell Italian cheeses while live musicians play in the background?

As is often the case, the answer probably lies in striking a balance between the two. Just as the regeneration of Elephant and Castle and the Aylesbury will mean an influx of wealthy residents to the area, there is still a deeply entrenched working-class core which, despite soaring rents and house prices, isn’t going to disappear any time soon.

The sad thing is that Marks and Spencer appealed to just about everyone. Customers told us that despite its reputation for quality, many of its products were cheaper than Morrisons across the road.

Whatever comes in to replace Marks and Spencer has to make a statement and serve us all, regardless of our means or background. Anything less will feel like a painful blow to the high street.

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Quick Puzzle Clues Across 1 Month (8) 4 Wound (4) 8 Idiot (6) 10 Idea (6) 11 Widow’s share (5) 12 Bestowed (5) 14 More huge (6) 17 Dwelling houses (9) 18 Theatrical entertainment (9) 22 Hoi ------ (6) 23 Assault (5) 24 Heavenly bodies (5) 26 Country (6) 27 Principles of conduct (6) 28 Stop (4) 29 Ambusher (8)

Clues Down 1 Same again; make it a double for the old bird (4) 2 Searched diligently (for honey?) (6) 3 Bog where gold is found in quantity (6) 5 Be up in time to argue the point (6) 6 Very French to go in sin (8) 7 Lily cannot when in Scotland (5) 9 Calculates and maybe times a setback (9) 10 Check condition and restore (9) 13 One takes up a pose fabulous! (5) 15 Take the wheel (of the cattleboat?) (5) 16 Region in charge of the French is very small (8) 18 Lay waste when violence includes a victory (6) 19 Being yellow they are liable to be beaten up (5) 20 1 go right on to a century how satirical! (6) 21 A close thing, but a comfort (6) 25 Sound members give relief to the poor (4)

Clues Down 1 Water fowl (4) 2 Trust (6) 3 Young girl (6) 5 Corrupts (6) 6 Insolvent (8) 7 Sacred book (5) 9 Unimportant person (9) 10 At no future time (9) 13 Mercenary (5) 15 Stalks (5) 16 Send off (8) 18 Not singular (6) 19 Pried (5) 20 Introduce slowly (6) 21 Weirdly (6) 25 Russian ruler (4)

Solutions to last week’s crossword Cryptic Across: Parachutist 9 Tar 10 Suspicion 11 Items 13 English 14 Theist 16 Groups 18 Educate 19 Pulse 20 Paradisic 21 Ace 22 Explanation Down: 2 Air 3 Asses 4 Hostel 5 Trigger 6 Spiritual 7 Strict tempo 8 Unchastened 12 Executrix 15 Scandal 17 Lesson 19 Picot 21 Ago

Quick Crossword Across: 1 Subsistence 9 Can 10 Animosity 11 Inter 13 Epitome 14 Violin 16 Indigo 18 Mentors 19 Tie on 20 Normality 21 Sue 22 Necessitate Down: 2 Urn 3 Stair 4 Sliver 5 Emotion 6 Crinoline 7 Achievement 8 Typefounder 12 Thorntree 15 Iron age 17 Espies 19 Tryst 21 Sit

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Rosemead Preparatory School and Nursery celebrates glowing ISI inspection

Rosemead Preparatory School and Nursery, Dulwich, is delighted to announce the findings of its latest inspection from the Independent Schools Inspectorate.

The inspection, which was carried out in November 2023, praised Rosemead’s academic approach to learning, pastoral care and support and the positive influence of the school’s values, vision, and leadership.

‘A highly customised approach to every pupil’s academic progress is a significant strength of the school,’ the report explained.

‘A customised learning programme in mathematics, English and reasoning caters for pupils in Year 4 and above. This, supported by an extensive enrichment programme and much support for individuals, impacts on all groups of pupils, enabling them to make good and often rapid progress over time.’

Speaking about the report, Head of Rosemead, Graeme McCafferty explained: ‘I am absolutely thrilled to share our outstanding recent inspection report with our community.

‘One standout strength that truly shines through is our highly customised approach to every child’s academic progress. The report highlighted our dedication to tailoring personal learning programs for each child, particularly in subjects like Maths, English, VR, and NVR. Graeme added: ‘What’s more, our extensive learning support programme ensures that every individual in our school community not only succeeds but thrives. This recognition reaffirms our commitment to providing the best possible education for every child at Rosemead, and I couldn’t be prouder of our school’s achievement.’

Rosemead’s early years’ provision was also praised in the summary findings. ‘Leaders in the early years effectively ensure staff have high expectations of the behaviour and achievement of children,’ the report found.

‘The positive relationships between adults and children in the early years help children settle in quickly and feel safe and happy.’

It added: ‘Children in the early years achieve well from their varied starting points. Adults

engage with the children effectively and use appropriate questioning to develop children’s vocabulary and understanding. Children from an early age become confident speakers and develop their reading skills well.

The report comes at an exciting time for Rosemead. Last year, the school announced a merger with St Dunstan’s College joining St Dunstan’s Community of Schools.

St Dunstan’s Group Head, Nick Hewlett, said: ‘The whole community is delighted with the ISI inspection for Rosemead. The report rightly recognises the outstanding education Rosemead is offering as one of south London’s leading prep schools. Bringing our schools together has been a wonderful opportunity, allowing our staff and students to work closer together, learning from one another and enhancing our students’ educational journeys.

highlighted: ‘Governors and senior leaders work well together to promote the effectiveness of the school. Governors’ vision has a positive influence on every area of the school and drives continual improvement, for example, the recent decision to merge with another school.’

Alongside the academic excellence, the report praised the ‘positive’ Roots of Rosemead, which are the school’s values system.

‘The curriculum and communication of school values, known as the ‘Roots of Rosemead’ encourage respect and strengthen pupils’ appreciation of the diversity of the school and wider community.

‘The consistent promotion of these values helps develop pupils’ moral understanding.’

‘I pay tribute to the staff, children and parents who are part of this onward journey, and I am very excited by Rosemead’s future.’

The full inspection report can be found on Rosemead’s website, and the school will be hosting their next open morning on Thursday 25 April 2024, 9.30am – 11.00am

Noting the recent merger, the report

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what’s on Nachtland is Prodding and thought-provoking

in Southwark

NYE with a natural Sheen Photo by Ellie Kurttz

Last year saw the nation celebrate 75 years of the NHS. A great feat for an institution that struggled so much to come into existence and which has faced many challenges since, writes Christopher Peacock.

Coming after Harold Pinter’s The Homecoming, the Young Vic plays host to another piece of satire. Nachtland (an invented German word that suggests a place of eternal darkness) by Marius von Mayenburg is certainly the more modern of the two, writes Christopher Peacock.

After its debut at the Schaubühne in Berlin in December 2022. It comes to London in a translated version by Maja Zade in the trusted directorial hands of Patrick Marber.

Philipp and Nicola are brother and sister tasked with clearing out the house of their recently dead father. With the help of Philipp’s partner Judith, and Nicola’s husband Fabian, a twist comes with the discovery of a wrapped painting in the loft. The watercolour of a church in Vienna’s 1st district is described as ‘kitsch’ and the siblings are at odds with what to do with it until the artist’s signature is revealed to be

A.Hitler. Fabian’s suggestion of selling the work and the sort of value it could achieve tests their morality and ethics, especially when the decision to sell and a questionable search for provenance continues. Judith is ethnically Jewish and, as you might expect, is strongly opposed to any profiteering from the artwork. Naturally, this causes tension between her and Philipp.

Nachtland is presented in an open style, pre-show information about references of racism, the Holocaust, death, sexual content, loud noises and bright lights, etc., is available, and used to set the scene; scaffolding holding up the house facade, as part of Anna Fleischle’s design, is also clearly on display. This does help create a level of distance but despite this alienating presentation Marius von Mayenburg’s writing is steeped in dark humour that has you questioning what position you would hold if put in the same place. Although never slow, the show ups the stakes

with the introduction of Kahl (played by an imposing and erudite Angus Wright), the potential buyer found by the appraiser and connoisseur of Nazi art, Evamaria(Jane Horrocks) .

A very strong cast handle the comedy brilliantly, never taking any of the physical comedy or farce too far and, matched against the affronted Jenna Augen(Judith), it all works well.

Prodding and thought-provoking, comparisons with the Holocaust and modern Israeli defence policy are extremely topical; you do wonder if Nachtland plays differently for a German audience whose national psyche is always battling with what some may refer to as post-war guilt whenever antisemitism is in the international agenda.

The show opens with the winds of change blowing through the boardroom at the dawn of the millennium at this London newspaper. Looking to acquire a new title to add to their empire, board members Charles and Arabella are trying to work out if the numbers add up and if this acquisition will be possible. Under pressure from fellow directors, Christian and Alex, all look to seek approval from CEO, Sunil.

Meeting with Kelvin, the owner of the other paper, things prove rather tense.

Neither party is willing to give much

away, which culminates in a showdown that leaves scars. What we see in all the arguments is the exposure of prejudices, and that racism and sexism are rife. In Clarke’s writing they show how these can be deep-seated and also naively ignorant.

The strongest of the performances come from Natalie Lauren as Arabella and Odimegwu Okoye as Kelvin. Both have presence and a natural confidence that grounds their characters, even when the direction leads to odd moments of posturing. Where London Zoo falls flat is the script’s lack of detail. Constant

Young Vic, 66 The Cut, Waterloo, London SE1 8LZ until 20th April. Times: Mon - Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat matinees 2.30pm. Admission: £12 - £56 Booking: https://www.youngvic.org/

Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan, the Health and Housing Minister in Clement Attlee’s government who spearheaded its creation, has his life played out in Nye, a new coproduction from the National Theatre and Wales Millennium Centre by Tim Price.

Price has opted to tell the life of Nye Bevan in a series of flashbacks. All sprung from the hospital bed Bevan is in receiving care after surgery for a stomach ulcer. All of his care was in the hands of the NHS that he was pivotal in conceiving.

The son of a miner from a small Welsh town, much of his early life was typical of the poor working class of South Wales.

His journey would lead down a path less travelled as he progressed through politics to hold one of the highest positions in government.

We see his life in semi-fantasy, we fly through early schooling, prolonged unemployment and political organising to his career in the house of Commons, meeting MP Jennie Lee - whom he would go on to marry - and his battles with politicians and doctors in establishing the NHS. In the hands of director Rufus Norris, the ensemble cast help spin us through Bevan’s world in dreamlike vignettes. Matched with wonderful set design from Vicki

Where racism and sexism are rife

Boardroom dramas are hugely popular mainstays in film and TV; HBO’s Succession proved that the thirst for newsroom drama is still plentiful, writes Christopher Peacock.

Farine Clarke’s London Zoo, set in a fictional boardroom of a national newspaper, was winner of Best Production and Best Ensemble Acting at the London Pub Theatre Awards. Sell-out runs confirmed that theatre can also get a slice of the interest too, hence London Zoo returning to the stage with most of the original ensemble returning to their roles.

mentions of ‘numbers’ are meaningless and lost in the noise when stakes are not fully revealed. This leads to a lack of jeopardy, so when the play wants to ramp up the tension you feel unattached to the action.

The small scale production is assisted kindly with Chuma Emembolu’s simple lighting design but there is certainly a lot more that could be done with the show.

It needs to either tighten up, so the pace is rapid and scene changes reduced to the essential, or it needs bulking out with more detail and precision in the writing

Mortimer and the lighting design of Paule Constable the scenes flow effortlessly; the efficiency of design of the hospital curtains and beds move us from hospital, to the bar, to parliament and back again with comfortable ease.

The play, as you might have suspected, relies heavily on the performance of the lead role. In this case Michael Sheen steps into the shoes and, in what will come as little surprise, handles the part excellently and with natural charm.

A biography played through flashbacks can be overly simplistic, a greatest hits album of a person’s life, and Price’s play looks to tell it all. This does make it a rather long show and in wanting to cover a lot of ground there are parts of Bevan’s life and his relationships that have a lot more drama in them to mine.

As we are all well aware, the NHS is a fragile institution that is passed around as a political ball. Its need for constant change and evolution was not lost on Bevan, keen to fight for giving every man woman and child dignity in their time of need. This is an important piece of theatre for not only showing how hard fought it was for the NHS to be created, but for the legacy of such an important British politician.

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to create a fuller show. There is certainly space in the theatre landscape for this kind of work because the exploration of themes from the corruption of power, workplace politics and prejudices will always hold weight.

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Boys Bring Life to Thinking About Suicide

First, I need to let the reader know who these black boys are because they are the crux of what makes this such a brilliant show: Tobi King Bakare - Onyx Shakeel Haakim - Pitch Fela Lufadeju - Jet Albert Magashi - Sable Mohammed Mansaray - Obsidian Posi Morakinyo - Midnight Starting with the early pre-school years of a boy’s life when they are surrounded by loving family telling them how beautiful they are, a change is gonna come when they reach the school playground and the harshness of life turns their beliefs upside down.

They get bullied, they fight back.

As the black boys get older they get harassed by an institutionally racist police force. They fight back. We see how this perpetual war of attrition wears people down until they are left only with becoming the stereotype of what the media has shown a black boy to be: hoodie-wearing, drug-dealing, misogynistic gang-member from a fatherless broken home.

And this is where Ryan Calais Cameron’s writing and direction shows its brilliance, because he shows black boys have choices and often take them. Black boys go to school for an

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Ryan Calais Cameron’s For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy was inspired by Ntozake Shange’s 1974 seminal work, For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf, and opens with six black boys showing their struggle as black people, writhing painfully, falling and floundering before they are saved and uplifted by the others, writes Michael Holland.

education, they have fathers at home, they treat girls right, they have good role models and they seek good jobs with future prospects. Black boys do make their community and their mothers proud no matter what the right-wing media says.

But all the time there is the everpresent 400 years of slavery and colonisation of Africa that has created an ingrained feeling among the illinformed and ignorant that a black

skin is inferior. And all the time the play and its fantastic cast are proving those white boys wrong.

‘For Black Boys…’ is hi-energy, it evokes regular whoops and cheers from the audience, especially when there are in-jokes about Ghanaians or lines that fly over white people’s heads.

It quickly goes from fighting to dancing to shouting to crooning. A minimal set means all the attention is on the black boys as they show their façade

of masculinity before revealing their tender, inner-self.

Every aspect of life is covered in this play that the writer said is written to get people into the theatre who have never been before. And with dance, song, rap and dialogue from the street, I am sure he succeeded in that with a production that is fully-rounded with sharp edges.

‘For Black Boys…’ depicts what growing up is like for all boys but with the added heaviness of hue. It

culminates in a finale that evokes hope and joy and rousing applause.

Bravo, Ryan Calais Cameron.

between the groups: a depth of history and politics can be read into the difference between having shepherd’s pie, or gluten free Ottolenghi aubergine for tea. Yet, beyond differences, I think the scene ultimately highlights their similarities. Coming together around food, we watch the characters navigate their troubles.

The relationship between Joy and Jimmy was something I backed immediately. The actors (Elizabeth Ayodele and Samuel Jordan) portrayed a pure and genuine chemistry that had me rooting for their success. Their storyline above all others moved me, I felt their love and their struggle as I watched them grow up and attempt to beat the odds of their class.

I did, however, think that there was potential for the production to pull on my heartstrings more. I must admit I did cry, but I think I could have cried more. Not something one usually wants, but there were moments where I felt a tug on the heart when I wanted a yank.

There were some incredible ensemble moments, the dramatic

end of Act 1 and opening of Act 2 to name just a couple. Nevertheless, I found that sometimes there was an unnecessary or excessive use of ensemble when having the lead actors on stage would have been just as powerful, if not more.

In my opinion, Lauren Redding (Nikki) was the stand out vocalist.

Her voice had a soul and warmth that enveloped you. Her character also had a wit and charm that complimented Poppy’s endearing awkwardness (Laura Pitt-Pulford).

If you hadn’t already guessed, I would certainly recommend watching Standing at The Sky’s Edge. It was a gritty, beautifully-sung musical that both warms and breaks your heart.

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What is home but a box to keep out the rain In a collaborative effort, the lyrics and music of Richard Hawley come together with Chris Bush’s writing and Robert Hastie’s directing to create what is being called ‘a love letter to Sheffield’.

The musical follows three different timelines in which characters navigate life and love having all lived in the same Park Hill estate apartment. It explores the concept of home and belonging: how a space can be both a sanctuary of dreams and a site of despair.

Erected in 1959 and promising a better life out of the Sheffield slums, Park Hill estate gained an infamous reputation.

Deindustrialisation, strikes, and high levels of unemployment brought crime and fear until it was eventually closed and regenerated. With this backdrop in mind, each generation enters the

Photos by Brinkhoff-Moegenburg

Standing at the Sky’s Edge makes its West End debut at the Gillian Lynne Theatre following critically acclaimed runs at Sheffield’s Crucible and the National Theatre, writes Bella Christy.

estate with hope of a new life, escaping the troubles of their past whether that be poverty, conflict, or heartbreak.

Each story interlinks and combines in beautiful ways that are uncovered throughout.

A seamless integration of all three timelines unfolds in a clever and

layered first act scene. A subtle, comedic edge was present as characters from different eras occupied the same space, sitting across from one another, opening and closing the same oven door, yet completely unaware of each other’s presence.

The scene underscores the niches

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Times: 7.30pm, matinees 2.30pm.

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History July 2013 image of Burgess Park with an 1896 street plan superimposed

London Morning by Valerie Avery

loCal historian redisCovers Post-war old kent road ‘throUgh the eyes’ of a siXteen-year-old sChoolgirl

By Stephen Bourne

FiFty yeArs ago i was a pupil at st michael and All Angels secondary modern school in Camberwell.

One of the books we were given to read was Valerie Avery’s London morning, first published in 1964, writes stephen Bourne.

I thoroughly enjoyed this semiautobiographical novel about workingclass life around the Old Kent Road as seen through the eyes of a child. This was a refreshing contrast to some of the other books we were given to read which I found difficult to comprehend. These included Shakespeare’s Macbeth and George Orwell’s Animal Farm.

I remember one girl in my class who challenged our teacher about Animal Farm. There was a memorable stand-off when the girl explained to the teacher that Orwell’s novel was a political allegory about a revolt against authoritarianism and oppression. The teacher insisted it was a lovely fairy tale about farm animals. In 1974 workingclass kids were not expected (or encouraged) to think.

London Morning was a wake-up call for me. It was the first book I read that made me realise that it was possible to write about subjects I was familiar with and composed in my own language. I discovered that I didn’t have to read ‘classic’ English literature (I later struggled with Austen, Dickens and Keats’s poetry) or go to University

The site of Cowan Street, now Burgess Park (which wasn’t an option) to pursue my interest in writing.

It took only 17 years for me to have my first book published and it was not a novel but a co-authored autobiographical sketch of my adopted Aunt Esther. I also had an article about my childhood in Peckham and Camberwell published in a magazine. I sent them to David Robinson, a professional writer who was also a friend. He was the film critic for The Times and Charlie Chaplin’s official biographer. He was most enthusiastic: “I think they are absolutely terrific. You have achieved a style that is absolutely pure and direct; and succeeded in the almost impossible – eradicating any ‘literary’ taint. I think you should do a lot

of writing while you have this beautiful, incomparable style. Believe me – and always heed the word of an older man.”

Fifty years after reading London Morning I recently found a rare second hand copy of the book and read it again.

I thoroughly enjoyed revisiting the book, but I was disappointed to find that it was out of print. Copies are difficult to find. However, fifty years ago we did not have the internet and today two online resources - Ancestry.co.uk and the British Newspaper Archive – have made it possible to undertake research into Valerie Avery, her family and the locations she described.

As stated in the book, London Morning is set in a house off the Old Kent Road,

which I have now identified as 45 Cowan Street in the former Metropolitan Borough of Camberwell. Cowan Street was demolished in the 1970s to make way for Burgess Park. The site is now marked by a path between Chumleigh Gardens and the lake.

Valerie, born in 1940, barely knew her father, Richard Avery, a labourer, who joined the army but was killed in action in 1945. He was buried in a war cemetery in Italy. Valerie gave first-hand testimony from a child’s point of view of events in her young life. In 1945 a V2 rocket destroyed her primary school in Scarsdale Road without any warning: “I was standing in the assembly hall with my hands together, eyes shut, saying the Lord’s Prayer, when suddenly there was a shattering, terrible crash. Then everything went black…a cold wind roared through the hall.”

Valerie survived the blast, but part of nearby Cowan Street was also destroyed, including No 45: “Our house had been hit by the same bomb. That morning it had towered strong and solid and now it was crumbling down as though it had been made from cornflakes.”

Afterwards Valerie and her mother, Vi, moved to her father’s parents’ house, which I have identified as 36 Astley Street. Valerie described this as “dying in a back turning off the Old Kent Road. The roads and pavements were narrow, and beetle-like houses hunched together for warmth and support, their walls choked by factory smoke and chalked upon by children. A lamp-post bent like a walking-

stick leant against Gran’s house that was old, black and humped.” Valerie’s Grandad worked as a rag and bone man.

Valerie, born in 1940, barely knew her father, Richard Avery, a labourer, who joined the army but was killed in action in 1945. He was buried in a war cemetery in Italy. Valerie gave first-hand testimony from a child’s point of view of events in her young life. In 1945 a V2 rocket destroyed her primary school in Scarsdale Road without any warning: “I was standing in the assembly hall with my hands together, eyes shut, saying the Lord’s Prayer, when suddenly there was a shattering, terrible crash. Then everything went black…a cold wind roared through the hall.” Valerie survived the blast, but part of nearby Cowan Street was also destroyed, including No 45: “Our house had been hit by the same bomb.

That morning it had towered strong and solid and now it was crumbling down as though it had been made from cornflakes.”

Afterwards Valerie and her mother, Vi, moved to her father’s parents’ house, which I have identified as 36 Astley Street. Valerie described this as “dying in a back turning off the Old Kent Road. The roads and pavements were narrow, and beetle-like houses hunched together for warmth and support, their walls choked by factory smoke and chalked upon by children. A lamp-post bent like a walkingstick leant against Gran’s house that was old, black and humped.” Valerie’s Grandad worked as a rag and bone man.

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Thursday, March 21st 2024

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (BANK END, BRUNSWICK COURT, CHAPTER ROAD, ENID STREET, FENHAM ROAD, LIMESFORD ROAD, SURREY ROAD, WINDSOR WALK, FAIR STREET)

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (ALEXIS STREET, BOMBAY STREET, REDCROSS WAY, STONEY STREET, THE CUT, GROSVENOR TERRACE)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC)

1.

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

1.

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

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:

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) Bank End, Bank End, at it’s junction with Park Street and Park Street by No’s 59 (b) Brunswick Court, at it’s junction with Druid Street and No’s 3 (c) Chapter Road, between Lorrimore Square and No’s 31 (Cycle Lane/motorised vehicles) (d) Enid Street, at it’s junction with Rouel Road and the Bolanchi building (e) Fenham Road, between Pennethorne Road and Kincaid Road (cycle Lane/motorised vehicles (f) Limesford Road, between No’s 1 and No’s 47 (g) Surrey Road, between Cheltenham Road and Inverton Road (h) Windsor Walk, railway bridge to 65m east (i) Fair Street, between Tower Bridge Road and Tooley Street 3.

(a) Alexis Street, between Linsey Street and St James Road (b) Bombay Street, between Blue Anchor Lane and No’s 13 (c) Redcross Way, between No’s 10 and Union Street (d) Stoney Street, between Winchester Walk and Clink Street (e) The Cut, between No’s 3 and No’s 11 (f) Grosvenor Terrace, 20m either side of bridge, located between Camberwell Road and Grosvenor Park

The alternative routes for affected traffic (2a) not applicable (2b) not applicable (2c) Chapter Road, Westcott Road, Cooks Road, Lorrimore Road, Chapter Road. (2d) Enid Street, Abbey Street. Spa Road, The Grange, Abbey Street (2e) Pennethorne Road, Fenham Road, Friary Road, Commercial Way, Naylor Road, Fenham Road. Kincaid Road, Naylor Road, Commercial Way, Friary Road, Fenham Road. (2f) Ivydale Road, Oakdale Road, Kimberley Avenue, Nunhead Green, Nunhead Lane, Peckham Rye, Stuart Road, Borland Road Limesford Road. (2g) Surrey Road, Cheltenham Road, Ivydale Road, Inverton Road.

Cheltenham Road, Ivydale Road, Inverton Road, Surrey Road. (2h) (cyclists) Champion Park, Grove Lane De’crespigny Park, Denmark Hill, (2i) Druid Street, Barnham 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) 2nd – 3rd April (2b) 28th – 29th March (2c) 2nd April – 14th May (2d) 2nd April – 7th May (2e) 2nd – 20th April (2f) 1st April 2024 – 31 January 2025 (2g) 3rd April – 8th May (2h) 2nd April – 18th May (2i) 30 March – 30th April

7.

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

3.

The alternative routes for affected traffic as indicated by the 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 for (2a) 8th April – 18th June (2b) 10th – 11th April (2c) 8th – 21st April (2d) 8th – 15th April (2e) 4th – 8th April (2f) 27th – 28th April 7.

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

Dated this 21st March 2024 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) BER6-ALES192-01 (2b) LBSCR13418 (2c) 40225487 (2d) 25619844 (2e) SLS00081170498-0135 (2f) LBSCR13389

Dated this 21st March 2024 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) LBSCR13375 (2b) LBSCR13420 (2c) 94869463 (2d) BER4-ENST74-01 (2e) 17880442 (2f) 98219880 (2g) LPR-SOWA-SL0010 (2h) 66134058 (2i) W119758528-00933

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ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984

THE A200 GLA ROAD (CRUCIFIX LANE, LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF STOPPING) ORDER 2024

THE A3200 GLA ROAD (SOUTHWARK STREET, LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF STOPPING) ORDER 2024

1. Transport for London hereby gives notice that it has made the above named Trafc Order under section 14(1) of the Road Trafc Regulation Act 1984 for the purpose specied in paragraph 2. The effect of the Order is summarised in paragraph 3.

1. Transport for London hereby gives notice that it has made the above named Trafc Order under section 14(1) of the Road Trafc Regulation Act 1984 for the purpose specied in paragraph 2. The effect of the Order is summarised in paragraph 3.

2. The purpose of the Order is to enable crane operation works to take place at A200 Crucix Lane.

2. The purpose of the order is to allow London Bridge Bus Station works to be undertaken on or near the A3200 Southwark Street.

3. The effect of the Order will be to prohibit any vehicle from stopping on Crucix Lane between its junctions with Barnham Street and Bermondsey Street. The Order will be effective at certain times from 8.00 AM on the 30th March 2024 until 6.00 PM on the 30th April 2024 or when the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. The prohibition will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall from time to time be indicated by trafc signs.

3. The effect of the Order will be to prohibit any vehicle, except buses from stopping on Southwark Street northern kerb line between its junctions with Redcross Way and Stoney Street.

The Order will also close the northern footway on Crucix Lane between its junction with Barnham Street and Shand Street.

4. The prohibitions will not apply in respect of: (1) any vehicle being used for the purposes of those works or for re brigade, ambulance or police purposes; (2) anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or a person authorised by Transport for London.

Dated this 21st day of March 2024 Claire Wright Co-ordination and Permitting Area Manager, Transport for London Palestra, 197 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ

The Order will be effective between 9:00 PM on the 22nd March 2024 and 5:00 AM on the 25th March 2024 or when the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. The prohibition will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall from time to time be indicated by trafc signs.

4. The prohibition will not apply in respect of: (1) any vehicle being used for the purposes of those works or for re brigade, ambulance or police purposes.

(2) anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or a person authorised by Transport for London.

Dated this 21st day of March 2024 Claire Wright Co-ordination and Permitting Area Manager Transport for London Palestra, 197 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ

Notice of application for a Premises Licence Notice is hereby given that Mr. Mansoor Heidari has applied to Wandsworth Council for a new premises licence at Pizza Guys, 60 Battersea Park Road, London, SW11 4JP for Late Night Refreshment On and Off Sales Sunday to Saturday 23:00 to 02:00 Any person who wishes to make a representation in relation to this application must give notice in writing by 11th April 2024 stating the grounds for making said representation to: Wandsworth Licensing Authority, Regulatory Services Partnership (Serving Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils) Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5DX or by email: licensing@merton.gov.uk The record of this application may be inspected Monday to Friday (except Bank Holidays) by prior appointment at the offices of Wandsworth Licensing Authority, Regulatory Services Partnership (Serving Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils) Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden,Surrey, SM4 5DX between the hours of 10.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. Information on all new and variation applications received by the Licensing Authority can be viewed on the Council’s website www.wandsworth.gov.uk It is an offence, under section 158 of the Licensing Act 2003, to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in or in connection with an application, punishable upon conviction by an unlimited fine.

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Thursday, March 21st 2024

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; 67-71 TANNER STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 3PL (Ref: 22/AP/2746) Minor material amendment to Condition 1 for planning application 19/AP/0865 dated 29/01/2021 for 'Construction of a 9 storey plus basement building to provide an 73 bedroom hotel with restaurant at ground floor level and associated cycle parking, refuse and recycling stores, and plant'. Amendments include adjustment of window sizes and positions, enlargement of lift and stair overrun and plant enclosure and replacement of brick planters on west elevation with green walling. Reason(s) for publicity: MAJ (Contact: Abbie McGovern 020 7525 0254) 12A ASYLUM ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE15 2RL (Ref: 24/AP/0686) Listed Building Consent for the stabilisation of the northern wall and repairs to stonework. (Within: Caroline Gardens CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Eleanor Heagney 020 7525 5403) ARCH 1049 7 BOROUGH HIGH STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 9SU (Ref: 24/AP/0579) External alterations to the shopfront including the replacement of 5no. glazed panes on the rear elevation with louvres. Installation of signage to front and rear elevation. To be read in conjunction with advertisment consent (ref. 24/AP/0580) (Within: Borough High Street CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: William Tucker 07925 637 210) ALGAR HOUSE WEBBER ROW ESTATE

WEBBER ROW LONDON SOUTHWARK (Ref: 24/AP/0387) Listed Building Consent for installation of Community Fibre fibre optic network to the external infrastructure to Grade ll listed building.

Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Sandy Ng 020 7525 5000)

based equipment cabinets; and ancillary development thereto. (Within: Camberwell Grove Conservation Area CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Agneta Kabele 07548097486)

5 STONEY STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 9AA (Ref: 24/AP/0699) Listed Building Content for repainting of shopfront and new halo lit fascia signage. (Within: Borough High Street CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Anna Poulose ) 17 CAMBERWELL GREEN LONDON SOUTHWARK SE5 7AF (Ref: 24/AP/0379) Temporary display of an externally illuminated shroud advertisement (Within: Camberwell Green CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Michèle Sterry 020 7525 5453)

18 BEAUVAL ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE22 8UQ (Ref: 24/AP/0707) Proposed loft conversion to provide additional habitable accommodation, with three new roof lights to the front street facing roof, new French doors with glass Juliet balcony facing the rear garden. (Within: Dulwich Village CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Samuel Hepworth 020 7525 5465)

50 GROVE PARK LONDON SOUTHWARK SE5 8LG (Ref: 24/AP/0653) Erection of a bicycle, refuse and recycling storage shed with green roof, accommodating four bicycles and three council 'wheelie' bins at the front of the property. (Within: Camberwell Grove Conservation Area CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Alex Lambert 020 7525 1353)

GROVE HILL ROAD (OPPOSITE ITS JUNCTION WITH CAMBERWELL GROVE) LONDON SOUTHWARK SE22 Ref: 24/AP/0524) Prior Approval notification for installation of a new 20m-high monopole with 6no. antennas and 2no.

300m transmission dishes; plus 2no. ground-

Dated: 19 Mar 2024 comments to be received within

Notice of Application for a Premises Licence made under Section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003

Transport for London Public Notice THE A2 GLA ROAD (OLD KENT ROAD, LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC AND BANNED TURN) ORDER 2024 1. Transport for London hereby gives notice that it intends to make the above named Trafc Order under section 14(1) of the Road Trafc Regulation Act 1984 for the purpose specied in paragraph 2. The effect of the Order is summarised in paragraph 3.

2. The purpose of the Order is to enable water main refurbishment works to take place at A2 Old Kent Road.

3. The effect of the Order will be to prohibit any vehicle; (1) from turning right into Old Kent Road from Albany Road; (2) from turning right into Albany Road from Old Kent Road; (3) from turning right into Old Kent Road from Humphrey Street; (4) from proceeding directly from Humphrey Street onto Albany Road.

The Order will be effective at certain times from 7.00 PM on the 5th April 2024 until 5.00 AM on the 8th April 2024 or when the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. The prohibition will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall from time to time be indicated by trafc signs.

STEPHEN PLATTS - Director of Planning and Growth

10 WINTERBROOK ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE24 9JA (Ref: 24/AP/0737) Refurbishment of existing house, demolition and rebuild of existing single storey side infill, basement extension including lightwells to the front, rear and side. (Within: Stradella Road CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Chloe Rimell 0207 525 1397)

73H CAMBERWELL GROVE LONDON SOUTHWARK SE5 8JE (Ref: 24/AP/0647) Retrospective planning permission for construction of a single storey outbuilding behind garden wall. (Within: Camberwell Grove Conservation Area CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Louise Dinsdale 07513137967)

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984

21 days of this date.

Please take notice that I / we KOI Tooting Ltd Have made application to Southwark Council for a new Premises Licence in respect of KOI Ramen Bar, Arch Unit 1156, Bath Factory Estate, 41 Norwood Rd, London, SE24 9AJ 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

11:00

23:00

Opening hours:

Monday to Sunday

11:00

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: 12th March 2023

4. The prohibitions will not apply in respect of: (1) any vehicle being used for the purposes of those works or for re brigade, ambulance or police purposes; (2) anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or a person authorised by Transport for London.

5. At such times as the prohibitions are in force alternative routes will be indicated by trafc signs via for pedal cycles Old Kent Road, Nile Terrace, Oakley Place, Old Kent Road to normal route of travel. for all other vehicles, Old Kent Road, New Cross Road, Amersham Road, Parkeld Road, Lewisham Road, New Cross Road, Old Kent Road to normal route of travel.

Dated this 21st day of March 2024 Claire Wright Co-ordination and Permitting Area Manager Transport for London Palestra, 197 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ

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Whyte wins comeback fight but brands opponent a ‘coward’ findings following a drug test ahead of his scheduled fight against Anthony Joshua last August.

The show last weekend was organised by the Boxing Union of Ireland and Whyte was licensed by the Texas Commission.

Romanian Hammer has some pedigree as he fought Joe Joyce in his previous fight, losing in four rounds, and took Tyson Fury to the eighth round in 2015.

But Whyte dismissed the efforts of his opponent.

“He was negative all through,” Whyte said. “As soon as I hit him he was negative. I told him afterwards he was a coward and I mean that.

“I’m so frustrated. I’ve put so much work into preparing for this fight and to have him quit after just three rounds

DILLIAN WHYTE was unhappy with the challenge from his opponent after winning for the first time since November 2022 in a low-key comeback in Ireland last weekend.

Brixton’s Whyte, 35, branded Christian Hammer, 36 a “coward” after his opponent retired following just three rounds of the scheduled tenround bout in Castlebar, County Mayo.

Whyte took his record to 30-3 after his first fight in more than a year after he defeated Jermaine Franklin at Wembley following his loss to Tyson Fury in April 2022.

Whyte was back in the ring ofter an investigation cleared him of any wrongdoing over returned adverse

© Dave Thompson/Matchroom Boxing

By John Kelly

Dillian Whyte

is so frustrating. I told him afterwards in the ring that I always respected him but tonight he was a coward.

“He just quit, but what can I do?

I’ve been through a lot of hell and a lot of darkness so I had a lot of pentup frustration and aggression and it’s funny, because the camp was calm,

everything was calm and it had to come out at some point, that’s my nature, you know.”

Whyte added: “It’s good to be back out and it’s good to get back to work.

Obviously Hammer came out swinging and then the pitbull in me just bit back, then I was rushing and making stupid mistakes, but whatever.”

Whyte currently has no plans for who he fights next.

He said: “I don’t know and I don’t care, wherever the fight is. Wherever I can be busy, then I’ll go there and fight.

I’m running out of time. I’m not getting any younger. I don’t know what’s next, I just want to fight. Let’s see what happens.

“Anyone [can come next]. I’ve never turned a fight down, whoever wanted it could get it.”

Hamlet in hurry as visitors Lewes ground Lionesses dethroned

Dulwich hitting form at right time to close in on play-offs

By John Kelly

Danny Mills celebrates

The hosts went ahead in the third minute in front of another big crowd of 2,973 in East Dulwich when Luke Wanadio’s corner from the left went in off Lewes’ Chris Whelpdale for an own goal.

Dulwich doubled their lead six minutes before half-time when Danny Mills beat goalkeeper Nathan Harvey in a jump to head home Craig Braham-Barrett’s cross.

Goalkeeper R’avan Constable made two good stops as Dulwich picked up back-toback clean sheets for the first time in the league this season.

Dulwich have won seven of their last ten games, losing only one, as they move up the gears at the most important time of the season.

Hayrettin had urged his side to get out of the traps quickly after a disappointing 0-0 draw at home to Whitehawk in their previous game.

© Mike Urban

DULWICH HAMLET closed to within four points of the play-offs in the Isthmian League Premier Division with a 2-0 win over play-off rivals Lewes at Champion Hill last weekend.

“I said to them, I don’t think we started quick against Whitehawk. I said if we start quick we’ll have a chance,” Hayrettin said.

“We’ve scored a hell of a lot of goals from set-pieces. I hear them talking on the TV now about set-piece coaches. We do our due diligence ourselves, we watch other teams, we try and do things the right way and get as many points from set-pieces. It was a great ball.

“We had to play with a lot of discipline to nullify what they threw at us. I was really pleased with the lads that they played with a lot of discipline.

“Sometimes it’s not how good a team you are when you’ve got the ball, it’s how good a team when you haven’t got the ball and you’re organised and you’re resilient.

“We’ve kept two clean sheets now in two games, which is good, so I was thoroughly pleased with that side of things.

“The clean sheet is important for morale, for people to recognise how far we’ve come.

Some people think Dulwich Hamlet should be doing better, but we put 25, 26 players into the melting pot, first time they’ve ever played together. So I’m very, very proud and pleased with their performance.

“Without the ball they were excellent. We showed not only can we be good at going forward with the ball, but we can also do the same without the ball.”

Midfielder Roarie Deacon made his debut after his loan move from National League South side Havant & Waterlooville.

Deacon , who played in the Football League for Stevenage and Crawley Town, was in Hayrettin’s Maidstone United squad that won the National League South title in 2021-22.

Hayrettin said: “I’ve signed Roarie because I know what he can give us, I know he can give us a hell of a lot more. Roarie knows me, I’m going to be on at him all the time.

“We have good players in good positions now all over the pitch and we’ve got to push.

Roarie has come in with his experience and knowledge, he helped me win the league at my previous club.

“He’s been a professional footballer and he only lives 20 minutes away, which is important. He’ll be vitally important to us to hopefully push into the play-offs.”

Dulwich were in action against bottom side Kingstonian on Wednesday night.

Johnson earns Lynn first Hardie withdrawn from national title of season Surrey duty

Aaron Hardie

By John Kelly

LYNN ABC have their first national champion of the season after Romero Johnson won the youth title at 63.5kg at the England Amateur Alliance national finals last weekend.

Johnson was in the ring against Charlie Gagg from Seven Hills ABC and the pair contested an even first round with both having success.

At the end of that round, Johnson was read the riot act by junior coach Elwin Ollivierre for not moving his feet enough.

Johnson took on board the instructions and boxed beautifully at range, constantly on the move making it very difficult for his opponent to pin him down.

Johnson carried that improvement through the third round and went on to win a unanimous decision.

Lynn coach Terry Pearson said: “This

was a great win for us giving us our first national champion of the season.

“Romero will now step up to senior boxing from May and we will be entering him in the international belt challenge with some of his club-mates in June.”

Romero Johnson and coach Elwin Ollivierre

By Sport Reporter AARON HARDIE will no longer join Surrey this summer having been withdrawn by Cricket Australia in order to manage his workload.

The all-rounder was due to join Surrey in May until the end of July, playing in the County Championship and the full Vitality Blast group stages.

The 25-year old has been part of several Australia tours in the last twelve months including making his debut in ODI and IT20 cricket. Hardie also played a key role in the Perth Scorchers Big Bash campaign, including captaining the side before taking on the West Indies in white-ball fixtures in early 2024.

This week, he will represent Western Australia in the Sheffield Shield final against Tasmania, with the region looking to secure their third title in a

row. After a busy year, Cricket Australia have now decided to give him a longer period of rest and therefore he will not be available for Surrey.

Alec Stewart, director of cricket at Surrey, said: “Whilst we are obviously very disappointed that Aaron will not be joining the team this summer, I respect the decision of Cricket Australia and wish Aaron the very best.”

By Jeff Burnige

MILLWALL LIONESSES’ highly-rated under-18 side were dethroned by South London Laces, a senior Greater London League club, in the Capital Women’s Cup Junior Section at the semi-final stage last weekend.

They went down 3-1 in a shock result only a week after they defeated Crystal Palace under-18s 4-0.

They were guilty of two catastrophic defensive errors, when attempted straightforward clearances were deflected back behind the defence for easy goals, following a first-half goal conceded when a corner-kick went straight in off the far post.

The Laces were clear underdogs but their attitude was positive, and they continually pressurised the Lionesses into mistakes, and they deserved their place in the final.

Ironically, they will meet Crystal Palace under-18s in the final at Dorking Wanderers’ Meadowbank Stadium on April 28.

Millwall were 2-0 down at the interval and started the second half well on top and looking for a goal to set up a comeback, but another defensive error made it 3-0.

Jess Edwards reduced the arrears but it was too little, too late.

In cup football, shocks can always happen and this was a harsh lesson for the young Lionesses. Reaching this final is a great achievement for a club formed by former Millwall Lionesses coach Emily Hill seven years ago. The history-making goals came from Charlotte Smith’s corner, and substitutes Josie Alderman and Olivia Turner.

Meanwhile, the Lionesses senior side were without a league fixture, and so they entertained FA National League side London Seaward in a friendly at St Paul’s, with both sides showing changes from their usual starting first teams.

Millwall won the game 2-1, with Adam Rowland in sole charge due to his comanager Alex Russell being in Leeds with the men’s team for their televised Championship match.

Rowland was without several players who were injured in the punishing 3-2 defeat at Dartford a week earlier, and brought in Jordan Butler at centre-back and youngster Sky Kelly for her debut. Stef Paci continued her comeback from long-term injury.

The goals were scored by Grace Seely and Sharna Giordani.

The team now travel to Ebbsfleet United for a L&SERWFL Premier Division match at the Kuflink Stadium this Sunday at 2pm.

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lions get the ChoP Dan James hammered home the second goal to put the game beyond Millwall

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Harris loses first game since return at old rivals THE EFL CHAMPIONSHIP ledds utd - 2 Gnonto 33’, James 79’ Millwall - 0 Date: Sunday 17 March 2024 Attendance: 34,813 Man of the match: Matija Sarkic Referee: Stephen Martin

By Kiro Evans miLLWALL FAiLed to hold off their rampant rivals Leeds United and fell to defeat at elland road.

A goal in the first half by Wilfried Gnonto before his replacement Dan James scored in the second half put the game beyond a Lions side who struggled to get a foothold all afternoon.

It marks the first defeat for Neil Harris since his return to Millwall with his side unable to spring a surprise on one of the big boys like they did last month at Southampton.

But ultimately Leeds, who will now go into the international break top of the Championship for the first time this season, just had too much for their visitors who had to rely on Matija Sarkic to make some big saves.

They will go into the run-in four points clear of the bottom three but with a gaggle of teams separating them from the drop zone.

It quickly became clear why Leeds came into this game fighting towards the top of the division.

Daniel Farke’s side moved the ball quickly and with precision, shifting the Millwall defence around far more in the opening stages than Southampton managed for most of the game at St Mary’s last month.

That victory, which announced the Neil Harris return to the rest of the Championship, saw the Lions nick an early goal to set the stage but they barely threatened the opposition defence throughout the first half.

Instead, it was Leeds knocking on the door with Rutter having an effort blocked by what appeared to be Billy Mitchell’s arm in the box before Crysencio Summerville slashed the rebound against the sidenetting after twelve minutes.

Leeds kept on coming and Jake Cooper soon found himself fending off Gnonto by the corner flag. The big centre-half was slow to remove his six-foot frame off the prone Italian, leading Gnonto to react angrily and the two were left wrestling.

Both were booked.

They were the first of seven yellow cards in a frequently tetchy game and the first of three incidents where Cooper would tangle with a Leeds player.

Millwall held firm until the 32nd minute.

After a series of half-chances, the Leeds attack poured forward again as Georginio Rutter found Gnonto before the Italian cut inside on his left and unleashed a stunning effort that flew past Sarkic.

Leeds remained in control as Crysencio Summerville, who was a constant menace down the left, almost made it 2-0 after 42 minutes but was denied by a brilliant onehanded Sarkic save.

And from the resulting corner, Cooper - having minutes earlier left Rutter in a heap with a flailing hand - crashed into Joe Rodon in the box. Referee Stephen Martin waved away the appeals with Cooper lucky to escape punishment.

The half-time break proved to only a be brief respite for Millwall who quickly found themselves pinned back against a Leeds side who committed bodies forward with abandon.

Ryan Leonard continued to find Summerville difficult to contain and took him down twice around the penalty box within a few minutes, the second for which he was booked. Luckily for the Millwall

defender, the Dutchman wasted both freekicks.

Leonard would soon be off as part of a raft of substitutions just after the hour mark as Harris looked to get his side going.

One of the subs, Ryan Longman, cut in and let fly a couple of minutes after his introduction but the effort was high and wide.

At the other end, Leeds had a far better chance as Junior Firpo sent a low cross into the box for Rutter. Sarkic had to make a double save to keep out his effort with the post also coming to Millwall’s aide.

The hard work done defensively to keep out Leeds’ rampant attack meant the Lions were still in this game, even if they had largely felt like rebellious passengers throughout.

And suddenly some chances started to emerge: Cooper put an effort wide after a scramble in the box before Michael Obafemi forced Illan Meslier into a save and then fired over after great footwork in the area.

Leeds seemed to smell the danger and finally put the game beyond Millwall. The formidable Rutter forced his way into the box and put it on a plate for substitute James, who hesitated before finally slamming it home from close-range.

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By Kiro Evans

I just said to the four lads going away, enjoy yourselves, be safe, train well and be proud to represent your country.

“For the group that remains here, I’ve really enjoyed working with you and I look forward to trying to make us better during the international break with everyone fit and well when we go into the Easter period which is a great opportunity for us to look forward to with two really good fixtures for us, one at The Den [against West Bromwich Albion] and away at Rotherham.

“The ten points from five games is a fantastic return. In the wildest dreams

of everybody when I walked in the building, ten points would have been a great return, especially with the run of fixtures.

“The negatives [against Leeds] are the result of course and the disappointment with the goals but ultimately, for threeand-a-bit-weeks, the lads have been outstanding.”

Harris also referenced the incredible resources Leeds had to call upon, with former Manchester United winger Dan James and £10.5million signing Joel Piroe starting the afternoon among the substitutes.

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James almost grabbed another as he thundered an effort against the post in stoppage time. millwall: 4-4-1-1: Sarkic; Leonard (McNamara 62’), Tanganga, Cooper, Bryan; Norton-Cuffy (Longman 62’), Mitchell (De Norre 62’), Saville, Honeyman (Watmore 62’); Flemming; Obafemi.

Leeds: 4-2-3-1: Meslier; Gray, Rodon, Ampadu (c), Firpo; Kamara (Roberts 90+1’), Gruev; Gnonto (James 69’), Rutter (Piroe 90+1’), Summerville (Anthony 74’); Bamford (Joseph 90+1’).

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The 46-year-old turned the Lions’ fortunes around after taking ten points from his first four games and lifting them up and away from the relegation zone.

Millwall struggled against a superior Leeds side in Sunday’s 2-0 defeat at Elland Road but Harris does not want that feeling to linger during the twoweek break without club football.

He said: “That’s all it is, a small setback.

The Lions boss said: “You look at Leeds’ line-up and their bench – I’m extremely envious of that. That’s a Premier League club in waiting again and ultimately a football club that should be in the Premier League.

“They’ve got the resources to be able to do it and will do it this year, in my opinion. We had to stay in the game, we had to be disciplined. And I think that’s my only disappointment, the manner of the goals we conceded. When they cut through us and play really well, it’s hard to stop that. The best teams don’t stop Leeds doing that.”

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the kids are alright EXCLUSIVE

By Kiro Evans keViN NugeNt said it is “pleasing” that his ever-changing millwall Under-21 side have kept their foot on the gas this season.

Having won the Professional Development League last May, the young Lions have seen players move to the first-team, out on loan or leave the club permanently.

Despite the radical personnel changes, Nugent’s side are top of the table and five points clear of Queens Park Rangers. One of the highlights of the season was a storming 7-0 victory over Watford earlier this month.

Under-21 boss Nugent is impressed with the “spirit” his side has shown but did not want to get ahead of himself when it comes to retaining the title.

He told our paper: “Because the team has changed so much, it’s very pleasing that the spirit and the work rate is still there and we’re still being so competitive in the league.

“We’re up there at the moment and that is nice, especially with how the team changes week in, week out. We just take it one game at a time.

“The players have become very adaptable playing with different players all the time.

With players out injured, and we have had a few, it gives someone else the opportunity.

And the lads that have stepped up from the Under-18s have done well.”

Injuries have become a theme this season for Millwall’s Under-21s with both the players who have stayed at the club and those that have gone out loan suffering prolonged knocks. Chin Okoli, Nana Boateng, Kyle Smith and most recently Henry Hearn have seen their seasons disrupted by injuries, hampering their development.

Nugent has been helped by first-team

Nugent impressed after young Lions continue last season’s title-winning form

Kevin Nugent is looking to win back to back Under-21 titles

stars dropping into his side to get minutes with club captain Shaun Hutchinson, Romain Esse and Adam Mayor taking part in the 7-0 win over Watford. Nugent likes the application the senior players bring to his squad.

He said: “Ever since I’ve been at the club, whenever the first-team players have come and played for us, their attitude has been absolutely fantastic.

“They’ve been vocal on the pitch and having Hutch in there, giving him his 45

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Lions in good position to pull away from danger

minutes, it was really good for my lads to play alongside the club captain.”

Despite the success he’s having in under-21 football, Nugent said he is in no rush to go back to coaching senior teams which he had done previously before arriving at The Den in 2017.

He said: “Working with the younger players and developing them is a job I really enjoy. I’ve always enjoyed that side of it so I’m more than happy with the work I’m doing.”

By Kiro Evans

AFter seVerAL months of goals, drama and baffling scorelines, the Championship will enter the home straight after the international break.

Fighting for promotion and against relegation, produce memories that could last a lifetime for fans.

Millwall find themselves among the many sides still unsure about where their future will lay beyond May and sit just four points above the bottom three.

The turnaround Neil Harris has engineered means the mood going into the international break is far better than it may otherwise have been.

But there is still work to be done and points to be won in the final eight games of the season.

It was Millwall’s dodgy form after last year’s March international break that ultimately cost them a play-off spot and they cannot afford another late-season slump.

Harris has been in this type of situation before in the 2018-19 season when the former striker managed to keep the Lions in the Championship but only with a fourthbottom finish.

Draws proved to be crucial on that occasion as Millwall only won one of their final nine games but drew four of them, leaving them four points clear of relegated

Nugent has also enjoyed seeing the return of Neil Harris to the club with the former Millwall striker making an immediate impact on the first-team and producing results.

Nugent, 54, added: “You can see the spirit he’s brought into the team already. It was a very smooth transition. Obviously things and players have changed but he knows the club inside out. It was a very good appointment.”

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The amount of clubs involved in the relegation scrap this time means draws could again be valuable. However, a favourable looking fixture list will leave Harris and fans confident that wins will come.

Millwall face trips to relegation rivals Rotherham United and Huddersfield Town before hosting Plymouth Argyle in their final home game.

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By Kiro Evans

Kevin Nugent is looking to win back to back Under-21 titles

FOUr miLLWALL players are jetting off for international duty this week.

George Saville, Matija Sarkic, Michael Obafemi and Brooke Norton-Cuffy are all in action for their countries while club football takes its final break of the season.

Saville faces two friendly games with Northern Ireland who go to Romania tomorrow before travelling to Scotland next week while Sarkic’s Montenegro go to Belarus and host North Macedonia.

Obafemi also has friendly action to look forward to with the Republic of Ireland and two home games await against tricky opposition in Belgium and Switzerland.

Meanwhile, Norton-Cuffy will hope to feature in England Under21’s Euro qualifying doubleheader against Azerbaijan and Luxembourg.

Tom Bradshaw, Kevin Nisbet and Aidomo Emakhu would normally also be heading off for international duty with their countries but they are all injured.

Millwall will resume their Championship campaign at the end of March with eight games left in their season.

They host West Brom at The Den on Good Friday before facing Rotherham United away just three days later during the Easter weekend. corner with West Bromwich Albion up next before promotion-chasing Leicester City and Cardiff City arrive at The Den in backto-back games.

From the remaining opponents, the Lions have only managed to beat Rotherham and Plymouth in the reverse fixtures earlier this season.

But, with momentum on their side and Harris in the dugout, supporters will fancy their chances of getting enough points to secure safety.

Millwall’s remaining fixtures: 29th March (H) – West Brom (5th) 1st April (A) – Rotherham (24th)

6th April (A) – Huddersfield town (22nd) 9th April (H) – Leicester City (2nd) 13th April (H) – Cardiff (11th)

20th April (A) – sunderland (12th)

27th April (H) – Plymouth Argyle (18th) 4th May (A) – swansea City (15th)

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UP for the fight

Millwall rising star Adom-Malaki on life at Sutton under Steve Morison EXCLUSIVE

By Kiro Evans niinO AdOm-mALAKi insists he is thriving under the pressure of a League two relegation battle.

The young Millwall prospect left The Den to join Sutton United on loan in January, with the London side led by former Lions striker Steve Morison.

The Us had been struggling at the foot of the football league but beat relegation rivals Forest Green Rovers last Saturday in a huge game to lift themselves within three points of safety.

Adom-Malaki missed that game with illness but has been a regular in Morison’s side and says he is enjoying the high stakes and intensity of Sutton’s challenge.

The 20-year-old defender told our paper: “It puts pressure on me, which I like. I like the pressure because it makes

us want it more.

“Obviously it’s not great to be in a relegation battle but we’re trying our best to get out of it and everybody is pushing.

“It’s amazing to have that pressure on me personally as it brings out the professional footballer in me.”

Morison, who made 336 appearances over two spells at Millwall, has proven to be the ideal role model for Adom-Malaki who is soaking up the knowledge from the 40-year-old head coach.

He said of his manager: “He’s been an amazing gaffer to me. He’s helped me so much at Sutton, both on the football side and the life side of it.

“So many times we’ve sat down and spoke to each other about things I’m doing well and things I can do better. He’s played a big part in my career.

“We’ve spoken a bit about Millwall but not too much as we want to focus on the

task at hand. We’ve only talked about the games ahead of us.”

The experience of playing in such a competitive and physical league makes Adom-Malaki hopeful that it will leave him edging towards the first-team at Millwall with the left-back still yet to make his senior debut.

He said: “I’m looking to get closer to Millwall’s first-team next season. This loan is about getting the experience I need, take everything I’ve learnt from Sutton and being in a first-team environment and taking it into next season and I’m hoping I can get my chance.”

Adom-Malaki’s path to the Lions has been a unique one and instead of emerging from the traditional club academy system, he was instead signed from the football charity Kinetic Foundation, with whom he credits for turbo-charging his career.

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Niino Adom-Malaki left Millwall to join relegation-battling Sutton on loan in January He said: “They helped me a lot. They helped me to stay on the right path and give me somewhere to go after school.

“If Kinetic wasn’t about, I don’t think I would be where I am today. They’re a big part in my career and gave me a second chance in the football world.

“Coming out of school and not being in an academy is really hard so they did really help me to get me to where I am.”

Away from the past and the longterm future, Adom-Malaki’s immediate concerns are with Sutton, who risk dropping back into non-league football for the first time in three years.

But the loanee, who describes the club as like a “family”, is confident they can save themselves in the seven games remaining.

He said: “I’m very confident. You just have to trust the process and it will come.

And after the win on Saturday, I can feel it... I can feel it. We’re going to do it.”

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Rowett’s Return

By Kiro Evans

gary roWett is set to make his managerial return five months on after leaving millwall.

Reports claim the 50-yearold boss will become the new Birmingham City interim head coach with the Blues battling relegation.

Tony Mowbray had to step back as manager for medical reasons last month, leaving assistant Mark Venus in charge.

But he has lost five of the six games he has overseen, including a 1-0 loss to Millwall earlier this month.

Rowett previously managed Birmingham between 2014 and 2016 and, if his re-appointment is confirmed, will have eight games to rescue his former side in what will reportedly be a short-term deal.

They currently sit above the relegation zone on goal difference only and just four points behind Millwall.

It’s the latest twist in a dramatic season for the Midlands-based club who sacked John Eustace while the side were in a play-off position and appointed Wayne Rooney.

But the former striker lost nine of the fifteen games he oversaw and lost his job just 83 days later before being replaced by Mowbray.

Rowett was in charge of Millwall for almost four years before mutually parting ways with the club during the first international break of this season.

He almost took the Lions to the Championship play-offs last year before Millwall lost to Blackburn Rovers on the final day of the season.

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