Southwark News - June 13th 2024

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By Herbie Russell Neil Coyle has been confirmed as Labour’s candidate for Bermondsey and Old Southwark, the MP has said.

Rumours had swirled that Labour would block his candidacy after a racism scandal saw him suspended from the party for fifteen months.

But Mr Coyle has told Southwark News that the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) has endorsed him.

He said he was “proud” to be a Labour candidate for “the best community in the country” and hoped to be a “strong voice” for local people under a Labour government.

The Labour Party has been approached for comment.

The endorsement means Mr Coyle will stand a fourth time, having taken the constituency from the Lib Dems in 2015.

In 2022, Mr Coyle made headlines after launching drunken, expletive-laden tirades in Parliament’s Strangers’ Bar. Henry Dyer, a political journalist of BritishChinese heritage, accused Mr Coyle of using a racial slur when referring to Chinese supervillain ‘Fu Manchu’.

Mr Coyle, who later revealed he was battling alcoholism at the time, was also accused of calling a parliamentary assistant a “c*nt”.

He lost the party whip from February 2022 until May 2023, during which he time sat as an independent MP. An Independent Expert Panel later found that he had breached parliament’s bullying and harassment policy.

The MP had previously had a complaint of sexual harassment upheld against him over an incident at a Labour conference.

Mr Coyle has apologised for his “insensitive” remarks on several occasions and is now teetotal.

After being suspended from the Commons for five days by the expert panel, he was restored to the Labour Party in May 2023.

In an interview with this paper, the former Southwark councillor revealed he was drinking twelve pints a day at the time.

The MP’s sobriety is understood to have been key to Labour’s decision to restore the whip.

Sir Stephen Irwin, chair of the Independent Expert Panel, said: “In relation to both episodes, it was clear that very marked abuse of alcohol was at the root of events.”

Mr Coyle said: “I know I serve the best

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Neil Coyle community in the country and am proud to have helped so many local people and to be Labour candidate here again.

“I hope in just a few weeks to be able to be a strong voice for Borough, Bermondsey and Rotherhithe in a Labour Government offering a more positive future, extending opportunities and improving the UK after 14 years of chaos, division and incompetence under the Tories, 5 of which were in Coalition with their Lib Dem allies.”

The row over Diane Abbot MP, who intends to stand for Labour despite previously claiming Keir Starmer wanted to block her, recently pushed Neil Coyle back into the limelight.

Prominent left-wing journalist Owen Jones wrote on X: “After Labour MP Neil Coyle racially abused a journalist and had a sexual harassment case upheld against him, he was allowed to stand again… Compare and contrast to Diane Abbott.”

Mr Coyle, who joined the Labour Party aged sixteen, holds a 16,000 vote majority, achieving a 0.9 per cent increased share in 2019.

He has been vocal about the need to arm Ukraine in the war against Russia and fight antisemitism inside and outside the party.

His parliamentary work has included law changes on disability benefits, terror insurance, protecting charities from legal action and help provided to domestic abuse victims.

He is also outspoken on local issues, often criticising Labour-run Southwark Council over housing issues.

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The Southwark 2024 Blue Plaque winner is...?

By Herbie Russell

When it comes to predicting election outcomes, people turn to all sorts of places; pollsters, political analysts, and well-informed friends down the pub. But what are the bookies saying?

Here is what two major UK betting companies are forecasting for Southwark’s

Bermondsey & Old Southwark

Bet365 Labour - 1/25 Liberal Democrats - 12 Conservatives - 33 Reform - 150 Green - 200 William Hill Labour - 1/20 Liberal Democrats - 8 Conservatives - 33 Reform - 150 Green - 250

Peckham

Bet365 Labour - 1/1000 Conservatives - 100 Liberal Democrats - 150 Reform - 200 Green - 250 William Hill Labour - 1/500

five parliamentary constituencies in the 2024 General Election.

Be warned, the gambling giants sometimes get things wrong about the topsy-turvy world of UK politics. In the days leading up to the Brexit referendum, Remain was the odds-on favourite at 1 to 4, equating to a 76 per cent chance. So, take these with a pinch of salt.

Liberal Democrats - 50 Conservatives - 50 Reform - 200 Green - 250

Dulwich & West Norwood

Bet365 Labour - 1/500 Green - 50 Conservatives - 50 Liberal Democrats - 200 Reform - 250 William Hill Labour - 1/500 Green - 50 Conservatives - 50 Liberal Democrats - 200 Reform - 250

Vauxhall & Camberwell Green

Bet365 Labour - 1/500 Liberal Democrats - 66

Conservatives - 66 Reform - 200 Green - 200 William Hill Labour - 1/500 Liberal Democrats - 33 Conservatives - 66 Reform - 250 Green - 250

Lewisham West & East Dulwich

Bet365 Labour - 1/500 Conservatives - 50 Liberal Democrats - 125 Green - 200 Reform - 200 William Hill Labour - 1/1000 Conservatives - 50 Liberal Democrats - 66 Green - 200 Reform - 200

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Simon Cowell says ‘most important day of his career’ was meeting pete waterman in se1

By Isabel Ramirez Simon Cowell says meeting record producer Pete Waterman at his studio in Borough was ‘the most important day of his career.’

This comes just as Pete’s group Stock Aitken Waterman has won a Blue Plaque for the trio’s contributions to British pop music.

Britain’s Got Talent boss Simon Cowell appeared on The Diary of a CEO podcast, hosted by businessman and Dragon’s Den star Steven Bartlett.

On the episode, which aired on Monday 10 June, Cowell talks about how meeting Pete Waterman changed his life.

Steven Bartlett references Cowell’s book ‘I Don’t Mean to be Rude But...’, where he writes: “The day I met Peter Waterman was easily the most important day of my career.”

Cowell, who has only done a handful of podcast interviews before, explains: “It was - because I realised very very quickly that it was unlikely I was going to be able to sign or find singer-songwriters.

“I was going to have to find artists who needed songs written for them. So I needed to find the best pop writers ...in the world.”

He describes hearing a Stock Aitken Waterman record on the radio and thinking it was ‘brilliantly made,’ commenting: “No one had heard of them at this point.”

According to Cowell, who would later become one of the world’s biggest music moguls himself, he met Waterman at the

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Stock Aitken and Waterman recently awarded a Southwark Blue Plaque

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studio, on Sanctuary Street in Borough, and asked him to produce a track for his talent, Sinitta.

“He said ‘No, I’m too busy’, and I asked doing what?” Cowell continued, “Then he gave me this awful wink and said ‘You’ll see.’

Within six months Stock Aitken and Waterman exploded “out of nowhere.” The trio churned out number one after number one from their studio in Sanctuary Street in Borough, nicknamed ‘The Hit Factory’

and launched the careers of major artists, including Kylie Minogue and Rick Astley.

Following this success, Cowell said he waited in their studio every day ‘making tea’ trying to convince them to work with him until Pete agreed to write the track he wanted.

The 64-year-old said: “I just used to turn up at his studio, literally every single day and make tea, sit in the studios. They were so busy they didn’t really notice me.”

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He said this happened for about ‘a year and a half.’

Then one day a few months later, Pete presented Simon with the follow-up - the demo of ‘Toy Boy’ - the 1987 hit that scaled the charts both in the UK and internationally.

Cowell described Pete as ‘the best DJ in the world.’ “He could go to any city in England at one in the morning and he would know instinctively what records to play to the audience.

“He made everything simple.”

In the past, what former Pop Idol Pete has said about Simon Cowell has been equally as complimentary - with him claiming his friend and business partner was ‘the only star’ of The X Factor.

He reportedly still resides on the site of the former studio in Borough.

The Diary of a CEO podcast is on all major streaming platforms and is available to watch on YouTube.

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By Herbie Russell

O positive is the most common blood type – 35 per cent of donors have it – and can be given to anybody with any positive blood type.

The National Cyber Security Centre and NHS England’s Cyber Operations are working towards a solution to the attack.

Meanwhile, staff on wards are using paper-based methods and signing blood transfusion bags. Medical students are being drafted in to volunteer for ten or twelve hours as managers try to get on top of the fallout, according to the BBC. An NHSBT spokesperson said: “We urgently need O Negative and O Positive donors to book appointments to give blood in London. We currently need to prioritise donors who know they are type O but also welcome new donors who don’t yet know their blood type.

“Please book an appointment at one of donor centres which currently have good appointment availability.”

There are more than 6,000 appointments available in London this week and next week.

Go to www.blood.co.uk or call 0300 123 23 23.

O BLOOd-tyPe donors are “urgently” needed after a ransomware attack struck Southwark hospitals.

The IT attack means hospitals cannot match patients’ blood as easily as usual.

King’s College Hospital and Guy’s and St Thomas’, including subsidiary sites like Evelina Children’s Hospital and Royal Brompton, have been affected.

NHS England confirmed the cyber attack on Tuesday, June 4, after patients received texts cancelling blood tests and transfusions.

Qilin, a Russian group of cyber criminals, is understood to be behind the attack. The ransomware has struck services provided by private pathology firm Synvosis.

Now NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is calling for O positive and O negative blood donors to book appointments in one of the 25 NHS Blood Donor Centres in England. O negative is the type that can be given to anyone which makes it vital in emergencies or when a patient’s blood type is unknown.

Four injured at Country Show ride ‘malfunction’

By Herbie Russell an eLeVen-year-OLd girl and a man in his 50s who were injured after a ride ‘malfunctioned’ in Brockwell Park have been discharged from hospital.

Two other adults are not believed to be in life-threatening or life-changing conditions.

Police had previously said the pair, both in their 40s, had “life-threatening” or “potentially life-changing injuries”.

The incident happened at Lambeth Country Show at about 6.20pm on Saturday, June 8.

The Met Police and the Health and Safety Executive are investigating what happened.

Additional safety checks were carried out on all rides and attractions at the show, according to Lambeth Council.

Rides were closed on Sunday.

Helen Hayes, the Labour parliamentary candidate for Dulwich and West Norwood, posted on X on Saturday evening: “I’m shocked to learn of the failure of a fairground ride at Lambeth country show earlier this evening.

“My thoughts are with those who were injured and all who witnessed this horrific event. Thank you to the emergency services who attended.

There must now be an urgent investigation.”

“Officers have attended the scene on Sunday alongside the Health and Safety Executive as enquiries continue to establish the full circumstances,” a Met Police spokesperson said.

The NHS has made an urgent appeal for O type blood donors

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By Herbie Russell VOLunteerS uPSet by festivals “trashing” Brockwell Park have called for a Glastonbury-style break year.

Friends of Brockwell Park say holding four consecutive events on Brixton’s historic green space has created flood risks and affected wildlife.

Peter Bradley, chair of Friends of Brockwell Park, said: “The damage to this park is horrendous. They have covered the park in board and chipping but that is on top of wet muddy ground so when it is lifted after the Lambeth Country Show I think it will look appalling which we think is unconscionable.

“When you hold these events in public parks the damage is significant but that is compounded when it’s trashed in wet weather. At Glastonbury, they regularly rest the ground. I would say rest the park next year.”

Glastonbury, the festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset. usually takes a break every five years, otherwise known as a ‘fallow year’.

This year, roughly 130,000 revellers descended on Brockwell Park for six days of festivals in just ten days But City Splash Festival, which occurred alongside heavy rainfall, saw the ground churned up into what locals described as a mud bath.

Mighty Hoopla narrowly escaped cancellation but only after organisers laid additional ground covers and layers of wood chips.

Lambeth Council maintains that holding ticketed events allows it to keep Lambeth Country Show free, which enjoyed its 50th anniversary last weekend.

The Labour council also says events bring a variety of cultural and economic benefits to the area.

Locals also fear that “astonishingly high-volume music” has disrupted

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local wildlife, including birds during nesting season.

Last month, a row erupted after people discovered Lambeth Council’s plans to destroy or prune 44 trees Some feared Lambeth Council wasn’t properly checking for birds after staff were reportedly stopped moments before hacking down a tree containing a Great Tit family.

Mr Bradley said: “This is nesting season so the birds and other wildlife have this astonishingly high-volume music during the day and then by night all the lighting that goes with major events.”

He also believes compounding the ground could lead to flood risks, a worry also raised by Giles Gibson, chair of the Herne Hill Forum.

“Brockwell Park is a hilly park so water runs off and settles in hollows,” he explained.

Herne Hill, the neighbourhood around Brockwell Park, is already renowned for its regular flooding.

In 2013, 36 properties flooded after a main burst near Herne Hill station, hurting local businesses’ finances

years later.

Lambeth Council was approached for comment.

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By Isabel Ramirez

a Brand-neW 1000-capacity venue is set to open in Brixton, with three open-air bars, an outdoor BBQ and events.

Opening this July, Freight Brixton will be London’s largest open-air rooftop destination.

Situated right next to Brixton train and underground stations, the venue will host a diverse programme of events, from

themed brunches and live jazz nights to night markets and wine tastings.

From Friday 5 July, guests can also expect regular DJ sets, performances from local artists and more. There will also be live football screenings, starting with the upcoming Euro 2024 games.

The company behind it is Freight Island which already runs a successful venue like this one up in Manchester In terms of food, there will be an open grill and BBQ occupied by different food

traders on a seasonal rotation.

As well as the resident traders, like Rice Paddy (Thai), Breddos Tacos (Mexican) and Darby’s BBQ, the space will be offered as a platform for local food vendors too There will be three ‘unique’ open-air bars.

Freight Brixton opens on Friday 5 July.

Follow @freightbrixton on Instagram for the latest updates.

The team are open to local initiatives and invites them to get involved with the space.

Love Island contestant Ronnie used to play for Dulwich Hamlet

By Isabel Ramirez

oNe oF this year’s Love island contestants used to play for dulwich Hamlet FC and was born in Greenwich.

The hit reality show, now in its eleventh series, returned to screens on 3rd June on ITV2. It sees a group of singles compete in couples to win a £50,000 prize fund.

Ronnie Vint is on the original lineup of contestants, introducing himself as being from southeast London.

The 27-year-old, who hails from Greenwich, appeared to catch the eyes of more than one girl - suggesting he may be one to watch After it seems he has spent most of his life so far dedicated to playing football, Vint is now looking for the woman of his dreams.

From 2020-2022 he was on loan for three seasons as a defender for Dulwich Hamlet FC. He also played for Dartford for the first ten years of his football career Last year he transferred to Lewes FC as a centre-back, but Vint has now hung up his boots for sliders as he is set to spend the summer in a Mallorcan villa.

And it turns out he’s close to a wellknown reality star who has been on the show before Heatworld revealed he was the best man at ex-Love Islander Olivia Atwood’s wedding when she tied the knot with Sunderland player Bradley Dack, who is also originally from Greenwich and is ‘best friends’ with Vint.

Catch new episodes of Love Island on ITVX or every night (except Saturdays) at 9pm on ITV2.

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By Isabel Ramirez tranSPOrt FOr London (tfL) is offering free and unlimited rides on Santander e-bikes every Sunday in June.

Londoners can simply use a code to get a free 30-minute ride, in a bid to get more people cycling.

The offer comes to celebrate the launch of TfL Cycle Sundays - a new programme of leisurely cycle routes that aims to encourage Londoners who are new to cycling to explore the capital by cycling on Sundays.

More than 1,400 e-bikes will be added to the fleet later this summer, increasing the number from 600 to 2,000.

The TfL Cycle Sundays offer can be claimed by downloading the Santander Cycles app or heading to a docking station terminal, choosing a Day Pass, and using the code CYCLESUNDAYS. Santander e-bikes will be available to app users for an additional £1 per half-hour journey. Hires longer than 30 minutes incur an extra £1.65 for each additional 30 minutes for pedal bikes, and £3.30 for e-bikes.

A full list of routes can be found on the TfL Cycle Sundays website, which also offers cycling discounts, links to cycling organisations and their events and access to our free online Cycle Skills course for new cyclists or anyone who

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PoliCe shootiNg of meNtally ill Council issues over kNife-WieldiNg £1.1m in bus lane fines maN Was ‘laWful’ WatChdog says

By Herbie Russell POLiCe HaVe been cleared of wrongdoing after a knife-wielding man was shot dead outside Scotland yard in 2020.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) found that the officer who fired the fatal bullet ‘feared for his life’ when Hassan Yahya ran toward him.

Officers initially attempted non-lethal means of restraint and Mr Yahya was ‘lawfully killed’, investigators found.

At 11.20pm on March 8, 2020, two Ministry of Defence Police (MODP) officers were conducting mobile patrols in a marked police vehicle.

They spotted Mr Yahya while driving along Upper Ground. Believing he might be lost, they left the vehicle to speak to him.

Mr Yahya, who police later discovered suffered from mental health problems, produced two knives, the IOPC said.

Both officers discharged their Tasers but they were ineffective. One officer then activated their emergency button, alerting Met Police and City of London Police (CoLP) officers.

Mr Yahya ran away over Hungerford Bridge and onto Northumberland Avenue where he encountered Met officers.

An officer discharged their Taser but, like the previous two, it was also ineffective, according to an expert’s report.

Mr Yahya then ran onto Great Scotland Yard in Westminster. CCTV footage showed Mr Yahya stepping towards officers, holding a knife, when he was

then fatally shot, the IOPC said.

He was placed in handcuffs and given emergency first aid by the officers.

Sadly, Mr Yahya was pronounced dead at the scene at 12.16am. Two knives were recovered from the scene.

The IOPC regional director, Charmaine Arbouin, said fatal police shootings are “fortunately rare”, adding that shooting Mr Yahya was “reasonable in the circumstances”.

She said: “Our thoughts remain with the family and loved ones of Hassan Yahya and everyone affected by his death.

“Fatal police shootings are fortunately rare and lethal force must only be used when absolutely necessary.

When such incidents happen, it’s vital that the circumstances surrounding the shooting are thoroughly and independently examined.

“During the course of the officers’ interactions with Mr Yahya, they made numerous attempts to apprehend him using non-lethal force – including multiple discharges of Taser over a five-minute period, which proved ineffective.

“The officer who shot Mr Yahya said he feared for his life as Mr Yahya moved toward him while holding two knives.

Our investigation reviewed all available CCTV footage which showed Mr Yahya stepping towards officers, holding a knife, when he was fatally shot.

“Based on the available evidence, we found that the decision to shoot Mr Yahya was reasonable in the circumstances, due to the threat the officer perceived to his life.”

By Isabel Ramirez SOutHWark COunCiL has issued a staggering 17,160 bus lane fines to motorists in the last 12 months, raking in more than £1.1million

The council has doled out some of the highest numbers of fines out of all London Boroughs to drivers who illegally enter bus lanes.

There are a whopping 24 bus lanes in the area, with the majority of fines (2,557) being handed out on Lower Road near the junction with Culling Road.

Figures obtained in an FOI

by Personal Injury Claims UK revealed the number of Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) issued by

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Southwark Council amounts to at least £1,115,400 - providing drivers pay the minimum amount of £65.

The standard bus lane in the borough is £130, but it is halved if the charge is paid within 14 days Southwark Council revealed that between April 6 2023 and April 5 2024, 6,519 drivers failed to pay within the allotted time - therefore, likely paid the hiked £130 fine.

If that is the case, then the council would have collected £1,539,135 during that period.

This list was collated by Personal Injury Claims UK. Lambeth issued the highest number of fines last year at 38,491, followed

by Greenwich at 24,887.

person per day on Sundays in June.

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Here is the list to watch out for, along with the number of PCNs issued within the last year:

Bush Road (Northbound) Towards Rotherhithe New Road - 1,254 Camberwell Road Junction Bethwin Road (Northbound) 1,569 Camberwell Road Junction Boundary Lane (Southbound) 2,055 Camberwell Road Junction Bowyer Place (Northbound) - 514 Camberwell Road Junction Bullace Row (Southbound) - 153 Champion Park (Westbound) Towards Denmark Hill - 689 Crystal Palace Parade North Eastbound Towards Sydenham Hill - 119 Denmark Hill (Southbound) Towards Daneville Road - 78 Dog Kennel Hill (Northbound) Towards Champion Hill - 291 Dog Kennel Hill (Southbound) Towards Quorn Road - 455 East Dulwich Road Westbound Towards Spurling Road - 971 Grange Road Junction Tower Bridge Road - 2,164 Grove Vale Southbound to East Dulwich Road - 887 Lordship Lane Bus Lane - 844 Lordship Lane Junction Overhill Road - 275 Lower Road (Southbound) Towards Chilton Grove - 92 Lower Road Junction Culling Road - 2,557 Rotherhithe Old Road Junction Cope Street - 21 Rye Lane Junction Hanover Park - 1 Southwark Bridge Road Junction Thrale Street - 220 Southwark Bridge Road Junction Union Street - 7 Walworth Road Junction Hampton Street (Northbound) - 946 Walworth Road Opposite Hampton Street (Southbound) - 918 Waterloo Road Junction St. George’s Circus - 80

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Victorian school faces ruin amid £1.5m repair bill

By Herbie Russell A Victorian school building described as a ‘building of romance and fantasy’ risks ruin without vital repairs worth £1.5 million.

The grand old Kennington Boys’ School, overlooking Myatt’s Field Park in Brixton, is famous for its ‘splendid architecture’ and being a major hospital during WWI. The Victorian Society has named it among the ten most endangered buildings after Lambeth Council suggested it could not afford the £1.5 million fixes.

The council has said it will search for other ways of funding the pricey renovation.

James Hughes, director of the Victorian Society, said: “London has a rich heritage of Victorian and Edwardian schools, and this example by the prolific T. J. Bailey is especially splendid.

“Aptly described as a building of ‘romance and fantasy’, its sweeping spirelets, towers, dormers and Dutch gables combine to entertaining, kaleidoscopic effect.

“This is a building of enormous historic and architectural significance, and is a landmark in the Minet conservation area in a pleasant and desirable part of London, within striking distance of the centre of town.

“It is one, too, of enormous potential for reuse, which the local authority must make an absolute priority.”

During WWI, the 127-year-old building served as the 1st London General Hospital alongside the adjacent St Gabriel’s teacher training college Acclaimed writer Vera Brittain, author of Testament of Youth, was a nurse there.

The author’s brother, who was injured in the Battle of the Somme, was among the thousands of soldiers treated on the site.

After the war, the building was renamed the Kennington Boys’ School and later, the Charles Edward Brooke Girls’ School.

In 2012, the building became vacant after the girls’ school was relocated to nearby premises.

The building has been on the Historic England at Risk Register since 2016, when its condition was recorded as poor.

Its condition has deteriorated to “Very Bad”, according to the 2023 Historic England Heritage at Risk Register.

A survey commissioned by Lambeth council, in March 2016, found water ingress had caused significant internal damage.

Remedial work was reportedly set for 2023 but no action has been taken.

A Lambeth Council spokesman said: “The building was handed to the council three years ago in a very poor condition, and in need of very extensive restoration work.

“The council initially looked at a temporary fix, including mending the roof, but even just this would have cost £1.5million.

“Considering the cost of this work and pressures on our budget we are now looking at the feasibility of securing funding for the much needed renovation, and will consult with the local community before any decisions about its future use are taken.”

A petition has been launched appealing to the council to repair the building and put it to new use: https://www.change.org/ SaveCormontRoadSchoolSE5

Southwark Pride March is June 22 and there is plenty more to enjoy

Council Leader Kieron Williams (far right) and Leader of the Opposition Victor Chamberlain (centre)

By Herbie Russell Southwark’s LGBTQ+ will stage speeches, drag shows and performances following a march in celebration of Pride Month.

Southwark’s Pride March will go from the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, on Hopton Street, to Borough Yards, Stoney Street on Saturday, June 2022.

People are invited to meet at 12pm,

bringing their placards and banners, with the one-hour march scheduled to begin at 1pm.

Throughout Pride Month, a variety of LGBTQ+ centred events will be held across Southwark, including: Pre-Pride Placard-Making Workshop: Saturday, June 15, at the LGBTQ+ Community Centre.

Official Pride in Southwark AfterParty: Saturday, June 22, at The Rising SE1, a new queer-focused

pub in Elephant and Castle, and our proud sponsor.

Various LGBTQ+ and Pride-Themed Events: Hosted at local community spaces, cultural institutions, and venues.

Southwark Pride is a communitydriven event celebrating the diverse LGBTQ+ community in Southwark.

Organised by volunteers, it aims to foster inclusivity, visibility, and pride within the local community.

Olive Bailey, who now lives in Kent, was a student at English Martyrs RC Primary School, back when it was known as Flint Street School.

99-year-old returns to Walworth primary

By Herbie Russell

A 99-year-old woman has returned to the Walworth primary school she attended as a child in the 1920s.

Olive Bailey, who now lives in Kent, was a student at English Martyrs RC

Primary School, back when it was known as Flint Street School.

Accompanied by her daughter Su and other family members, she spent the afternoon touring the school, on Monday, May 20. Students and teachers got to meet Olive, who shared memories of school life, uniform and

the local area, during an assembly.

Pupils and staff then presented her with cards and flowers before singing ‘Happy Birthday’ to Olive.

A school spokesperson said: “We all look forward to seeing her again next year for an even bigger welcome on her 100th birthday!”

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Caprice Thompson (left) Kevin Smith (centre) and illicit drugs seized by police.

By Herbie Russell a BriXtOn woman has been jailed for seven years after smuggling 15kg of MdMa into the uk with help from a corrupt Border Force worker.

Caprice Thompson, 46, stuffed £400,000 worth of drugs into a rental car, having arrived on a ferry from France.

She collaborated with Border Force worker Kevin Smith, 38, who was jailed for two years.

Two other members of the crime group, ringleader David Johnson, 51, and Sinan Baki, 49 both from Clapham, were jailed for twelve and eight years respectively.

While working as a prison officer, Smith struck up a relationship with Johnson who was doing time for drug importation.

Kingston Crown Court heard how officers established that Smith was working with the criminal network. His job made him responsible for searching vehicles and checking passports.

Detectives started observing the routes taken by gang members, including Thompson, who was picking up MDMA F.A.A.

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batches from France.

On August 26, 2023, Smith allowed her to pass through a Border Force booth at Portsmouth port.

Police intercepted Thompson on her way back to London and found her car packed with drugs Officers arrested Baki and Johnson on the same night where further significant quantities of drugs were found hidden in their addresses and vehicle.

NCA officers also recovered a mobile phone which Smith had used to exchange encrypted messages with Johnson Johnson pleaded guilty to importing class A drugs, and Baki admitted possessing class A drugs with intent to supply.

Smith admitted a charge of misconduct in a public office. He was cleared of drug smuggling charges during a trial at Kingston Crown Court that also saw Thompson convicted of the same offence on April 4, 2024.

On Friday, June 7, a judge at the same court sentenced Smith to two years in prison.

Ringleader Johnson was given a twelveyear jail term, Baki got eight years, and

smuggler Thompson was handed a sevenyear sentence.

Dave Rock from the NCA’s AntiCorruption Unit said: “Fortunately this type of corruption is relatively rare but it does present a real threat to the security of the public, which is why we treat it as a priority.

“People like Kevin Smith are invaluable to organised crime groups, as they can use their access and knowledge to aid their criminal endeavours.

“This operation demonstrated the excellent co-operation between the NCA, Met Police and Border Force who worked together to stop this gang in their tracks and prevent class A drugs reaching the streets.”

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The event brings together 20 exhibitors including winemakers and importers, who will showcase more than 100 wines on the Crystal Palace Park Bowl ‘laptop’ stage.

A ticket allows you to taste as many wines as you like - in an allotted time of just under two hours. It also offers 50 per cent off your first drink at the all-day popup bar, which includes wines, draft beers and cocktails.

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Man arrested after Rotherhithe stabbing

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a Man has been arrested after another man was stabbed in rotherhithe.

‘dreamy’ CamberWell house oN sale for £4.25m

Postcard of Myatt’s Fields Park, London General view of path in park Nigel Temple (Image date range 1900-1907) Image Historic England

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By Herbie Russell a StunninG Camberwell house with twelve bedrooms and a spiral staircase is on sale for £4.25 million

Built around 1871, Brunswick House sits in a secluded plot overlooking picturesque Myatt’s Field Park.

The Victorian property features an outdoor heated swimming pool, six bathrooms, and an annex converted from an old horse and coach house.

Actor William Chubb, who has starred in National Theatre Live productions, bought the house 25 years ago with his late wife.

The detached home is within the Minet Conservation Area, a distinct architectural neighbourhood kick-started by a French

Huguenot-descended family in the 1800s.

An advert for the property says: ‘The ground floor is the real hub of the house, being of grand proportions, filled with space and light courtesy of superb ceiling height and large windows.

‘However, it is at once homely, relaxing and well lived in, with the beautiful kitchen providing dreamy views towards the park.’

There is also a ‘peaceful study room’ overlooking an ‘exceptionally large garden’, and French doors leading onto a ‘huge terrace’.

Mr Chubb, also known for starring in the Vampire Academy series, purchased the property with his late wife Cassandra Jardine, a Telegraph features writer, in 1998. In an article written for the same paper in 2023, her daughter Christabel wrote of the ‘heartbreak’ of selling their

Victims ‘spat at’ and ‘assaulted’ in ‘homophobic’ incident on tube

By Herbie Russell

‘happy family home’. The Land Registry lists Mr Chubb as the current owner.

Rumours have swirled that a former Oasis band manager has expressed interest in the property although this has not been confirmed.

The Minet Conservation area has its roots in the Minet family. Descended from French Huguenots, they settled in Camberwell in the late 18th century.

Hughes Minet bought 118 acres in Camberwell from the Tory politician Sir Edward Knatchbull in 1770, using a family fortune made trade and shipping.

The low, flat terrain of Myatt’s Field struggled to attract prosperous house buyers throughout the first half of the 19th century. But when railways were built into Camberwell in the 1860s, it stimulated a demand for housing.

Statues and engravings of kittens adorn many of the houses in the area - a reference to the French translation of ‘Minet’, meaning kitten.

By 1871, under James Lewis Minet, houses on Paulet Road, Knatchbull Road, and the connecting streets were being built.

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circumstances and his family are grieving.

We need to piece together the events which led to the attack on Robert. The incident took place on a residential street, Carteret Way, at a time when many people are likely to have been at home.

“I believe the local community hold the key to solving this crime, and any information, it doesn’t matter how small, may assist us in obtaining justice for Robert’s family. If you captured any footage of the attack or the precursor events, we have opened an online portal where you can upload videos or images and this can be completed anonymously if you wish.”

Call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD8733/6June. Footage and images can be uploaded, anonymously if you wish, to: mipp. police.uk/operation/01MPS24W58-PO1\ You can also provide information Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Man charged with Deptford murder a Man has been charged with murder after another man was fatally stabbed in deptford.

Police received reports of a stabbing on Carteret Way, Deptford. Google Image

Police were called to Neptune Street at 11.59am yesterday (Wednesday, June 5) following reports of a stabbing.

Officers found a male suffering from stab injuries. His condition is neither life-threatening nor life-changing.

Another man was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.

Paramedics treated two patients at the scene and took one to hospital.

London Ambulance Service deployed an air ambulance which landed by the Southwark Park bandstand An incident response officer, and members of the tactical response unit also rushed to the scene.

The first paramedic arrived on the scene in under six minutes.

Police enquiries are ongoing.

Local man Robert Robinson, 21, died after suffering multiple stab injuries on Carteret Way on Thursday, June 6.

Dalziell Wedderburn, 44, also from Deptford, was charged with murder on Sunday, June 9. A second man, aged 50, was also arrested on suspicion of murder and bailed to a date in early September.

Police rushed to the scene at 10.35pm on Thursday after reports of a stabbing They attended alongside paramedics but, despite their best efforts, Robert tragically died at the scene.

Police have said the local community could “hold the key to solving” the crime Detective Inspector Neil Tovey said: “A young man has died in brutal

ViCtiMS Were spat on and assaulted in a homophobic attack on a tube from Brixton station, police say.

Detectives are appealing for victims and witnesses following the incident on Saturday, June 1.

Officers were called to the scene at around 9.55pm following reports of a man shouting homophobic abuse at passengers on board a train.

Police intercepted the service at Victoria and arrested a man. He was later further arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker and criminal damage.

A British Transport Police spokesperson said: “Officers are appealing for victims and witnesses to an assault on board a Victoria line underground service between Brixton and Victoria.

“At around 9.55pm on Saturday 1 June, officers were called to a report of a man shouting homophobic abuse at passengers on board the tube. The man then assaulted a man and spat at another. This incident is being investigated as a hate crime.

“The service was met at Victoria and a man was arrested in connection. He was also further arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker and criminal damage.

“If you witnessed the incident, or it happened to you, please contact British Transport Police. Your report will be taken seriously.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 with the reference 859 of 01/06/24 Alternatively, people can contact Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.

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‘No homes’ to bid on for ‘up to 2 months’ with hundreds vying for every property EXCLUSIVE

Some new council homes due for completion this Autumn, Rennie Estate, South Bermondsey

By Isabel Ramirez Desperate Southwark residents say there have been ‘no properties’ on the council’s home searching portal for up to two months, with hundreds of people bidding on individual properties.

Their struggles come as there are thousands of people waiting for housing in the borough.

A council spokesperson admitted there were ‘fewer options to bid for’ on Southwark Homesearch as it prioritises those in very high need Some social media users are claiming they have not been eligible for a home on the site for as long as eight weeks.

Nathalie Verdiere-Wilson, 39, is currently living in a temporary accommodation where her ceiling recently collapsed due to mould.

The mum-of-two told us: “Most weeks I’m eligible for zero properties. It’s diabolical. There are like 400 or 500 people bidding on one property.

“You just think, ‘Why should I bother’?”

There are currently over 17,700 people on the housing waiting list more than ever before.

Arch St, Elephant and Castle, first built in 2011, was one of the Heygate replacement housing sites. (Google)

The council assured that over 100 newly built homes will be added to the system ‘in the coming months’.

A spokesperson commented: “Amid very high demand and desperately short supply, our new annual lettings policy means we are able to offer a home to a person or family directly, alongside the bidding system.

“We are making direct allocations to those in temporary accommodation, many of whom have young children and are more likely to be lodging in housing that is unsuitable for long-term stays while they wait for a permanent home.

We are also making direct allocations to households who need to be rehoused as their current building is replaced with high-quality, modern homes.

They added: “We have every sympathy for anyone who is waiting for council housing. We want to find a safe, affordable, comfortable and secure permanent home for everyone who needs one in Southwark, but sadly we cannot do this as quickly as we would like to.

“We want to reassure you that we continue to work as hard as we can to free up more housing, and push ahead with building as many as we can so that everyone who needs a home can live in Southwark for many years to come.”

Fifty-two homes in Elephant and Castle blocks could be empty for two more years

By Isabel Ramirez

Fifty-two homes in Elephant and Castle, which tenants and leaseholders were forced to move out of in 2019, could lay empty for a further two years.

Five years ago, more than 100 people living in 52 flats were told the newbuild blocks were unsafe due to their external cladding.

They were originally told to expect work to take around eighteen months Last year, the News reported that remedial works had not even started.

Fourteen months later, that is still the case and the building, which included 18 social rent homes, remains vacant The reason for the delay is that L&Q have a claim against the original contractor over who is financially responsible for the necessary works on the properties According to L&Q, they were unable to reach an agreement through mediation and are currently in court.

With a trial due to take place in 2026, the homes will likely lay empty until then.

In 2023, there were 5,143 empty homes in Southwark, higher than any London borough - over a quarter of these being council homes.

This is all amid a housing crisis in Southwark where currently 17,700 people sit on the housing waiting list,

more than ever before.

Arch Street was constructed for L&Q by Willmott Dixon, in 2011. The cladding is not made of the same material used in the Grenfell Tower, an Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) - however, it still required testing by the government.

The building was one of the Heygate replacement housing sites.

David Lewis, executive group director of property services at L&Q, commented: “We realise this is a lengthy process that will be frustrating for residents.

He explained that L&Q has offered to buy back the homes of residents who do not wish to return to Arch Street, adding: “Our residents’ safety and wellbeing will always be our top priority.”

Jerry Flynn, from the 35% Campaign said it was a ‘scandal’ that it was laying empty, commenting: “Obviously L&Q and the developer have the main responsibility for Arch St, but Southwark Council also has a responsibility to get these affordable homes back into use, with people living in them.

“Southwark Council is both the local planning authority and local housing authority and it should not just be standing on the sidelines, while this situation drags on and on. These homes were originally supposed to house people thrown off of the Heygate when

it was demolished and it is a scandal that it is lying empty.”

We asked Southwark Council what efforts they were making to get these homes occupied.

A council spokesperson commented: “We continue to be very concerned about the future of the block and now meet with L&Q regularly to talk through progress on the case, including any support the council can offer residents.

“This hasn’t been necessary to date as L&Q have arranged alternative housing for all tenants and leaseholders, with many having been permanently rehoused. We sincerely hope that a conclusion is reached as soon as is practically possible.”

The contractor was approached for comment.

Last month, we exclusively revealed that a similar development in Camberwell, which had been empty for nine years, was to be brought back into use. The delays had also been due to issues surrounding cladding.

Seven years on from the Grenfell fire, this is a situation mirrored across the city, with Inside Housing reporting that thousands of buildings in London were still waiting for works to begin with regards to cladding remediation.

The pace is slow because it is up to individual developers as to whether to carry out the work or not.

Nudists cycle through London for World Naked Bike Ride every year.

By Herbie Russell unSuSPeCtinG ByStanderS gawp as roughly one thousand naked bike riders pedal through Southwark’s streets last Satuday.

This yearly event may seem strange to some, but these wild wheelers insist bearing all can have amazing benefits.

Among them is Keon, a social psychologist and professor living in south London. Ten years ago, wanting to mark turning 30 by trying something new, he did his first bike ride. “I thought it would be a silly thing but it was one of the most eye-opening experiences of my life,” he says.

The 40-year-old’s interest in nakedness is both personal and professional. The academic has published numerous papers on the benefits of nudity with titles ranging from ‘I feel better naked’ and ‘Naked and unashamed’, all published in peerreviewed journals.

Keon’s research has found a variety of benefits are associated with nakedness.

“I’d bumped into the naturists and they said this thing has wonderful effects like an increase in body positivity but there was no research to back it up,” Keon says. “They were 100 per cent right!”

He says there are some instances where riders get hassled. Women, he says, can sometimes get unwanted attention. “Portly, middle-aged men”, on the other hand, are usually okay. But for the most part, he says the public’s

reaction is positive. “People cheer and take photographs but not in a weird way.

It’s just a big celebration!” Police, prewarned of the event each year, never intervene.

Sophie V is the organiser behind the route starting in Deptford. A life model who has lived in an “arty commune”, she was already comfortable with nudity but wanted to open up the event to more people.

She said: “When you see the ride go past it is a male-dominated protest and I was very keen to try to contribute to an atmosphere that celebrated the inclusion of non-men so women, genderfluid people, non-binary people.”

There are some practical concerns.

Some riders may want to bring sunblock and not having pockets can cause problems when it comes to keys and phones. “Put your money in your socks and, if you’re very clever you can put your phone in between your head a head and a hat,” Keon advises.

Keon says there is a “growing body of evidence” that naturism has a variety of health benefits. One online study, led by Keon, found that those who spent time naked or partially naked around others, also liked their own bodies more, thought better of themselves, and were more satisfied with their lives overall.

People might say that people who get their kit off are more likely to be confident already. But Keon says lots of research that even nakedness among first timers has similar positive benefits.

Why naked people are cycling through south London Sophie V says: ‘Look we all have bodies and isn’t that fine?

He added: “The bodies we see, often on social media, are buffed and scrubbed and gorgeous. We just don’t look like that. Your idea of how you look compared to the average person is skewed.”

The riders often gather for post-cycle events. This year, there will be a naked cabaret but in years gone by, everyone has piled into the pub. Keon said: “The pub didn’t close for naked bike ride people and then a naked person would

Sophie V (right) with fellow naked bike riders at London’s World Naked Bike Ride sidle up beside everyone else at the bar.

“It showed how arbitrary the ideas around nakedness are. There’s an idea that naked people would be harassed in some way but people just continued having a drink! Nothing of interest happened!”

Sophie said: “For me, it’s about celebrating the body, celebrating bodily freedom and advocating for body

LOndOn’S iCOniC bridges now have their own poet after filling a ‘one of its kind’ job vacancy.

Cecilia Knapp, has been appointed poet-in-residence for Tower Bridge, London Bridge, Southwark Bridge, Millennium Bridge and Blackfriars Bridge.

The role, offered by the City Bridge Foundation, owner of the five Thames crossings, will earn her £10,000 for sixteen days’ work, according to the job advert.

The 31-year-old, who had her

first collection of poems, Peach Pig, published two years ago, was selected from over 170 applicants.

The former Young Person’s Laureate for London said: “It’s really exciting and creatively fulfilling to be able to take on a completely new role and to work with the foundation to design what the job is and what it can do for London.

“It’s inspiring to see how many amazing initiatives the charity funds across the capital and I’m looking forward to using poetry to connect with and celebrate those communities.”

She will hold the position for one year, supported by the foundation and

its partner The Poetry Society – the leading voice for UK poetry.

Giles Shilson, City Bridge Foundation chairman, said: “A bridge is a poetic concept – the idea of connecting people – and poetry is a great connector, so using poetry to talk about bridges, and the people that use them, feels like a natural fit.”

“Apart from the power of her poetry and her years of experience, what greatly impressed us was Cecilia’s strong vision for the role and how her poetry could reflect our work in bridging London and connecting communities.”

positivity… look we all have bodies and isn’t that fine?”

The WNBR last Saturday, June 8, was a global protest movement holding rides in cities worldwide.

It raises awareness of issues such as the safety of cyclists on the road, reducing oil dependence, and saving the planet.

Their of�icial website is wnbrlondon.uk © City Bridge Foundation

Thames bridges appoint their own poet

By Isabel Ramirez

Keon’s research has found a variety of benefits are associated with nakedness.

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‘most eye-oPeNiNg exPerieNCe of my life’

© Keon

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Hackney-based Cecilia Knapp emerged from a field of over 170 applicants.

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Guy’s and St Thomas’ has welcomed 17 new governors and 3 re-elected governors who have been elected to its Council of Governors.

The governors help ensure that the Trust provides the best possible care to its patients.

Guy’s and St Thomas’ also thanked

people who, although unsuccessful, took the time to nominate themselves and stand for election.

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An update from Guy’s and St Thomas’ on disruption to pathology services We are currently experiencing disruption to our pathology services, particularly blood tests. This is following a cyberattack affecting our pathology service provider Synnovis.

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Because of this, we have had to postpone some procedures

and operations. We apologise unreservedly to all patients who have been affected by this disruption.

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No homes to bid on - whilst over a thousand gather dust

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S tHe housing crisis continues in Southwark, some are claiming there have been ‘no homes’ to bid for on the council’s bidding system for up to two months.

The home drought has become so bad that in some cases hundreds of desperate residents at a time have been bidding on one property.

Southwark Homesearch is supposed to update every week - but the council told us the lack of available properties had forced them to tend to the most needy first.

So they have been privately assigning homes to vulnerable people in temporary accommodation in the meantime.

The problems with the bidding system are linked to the ongoing empty homes crisis that continues to plague Southwark. An FOI done by housing campaigner Kwajo Tweneboa found that there were 1,600 empty homes in Southwark.

This is the second-largest number of empty council homes of any local authority in the UK. With more people waiting for housing than ever before (17,700), people are rightfully questioning why there are no homes to bid on whilst the number of homes sitting empty is so high.

When we asked the council they vaguely replied that the ‘majority’ of homes are on large renewal estates (such as the Aylesbury) awaiting demolition before being replaced.

However, they were unable to give us an exact figure, which makes it harder to ascertain whether they are doing enough to address the ones that are simply void (i.e. sat without a tenant.)

And it’s not just council homes. There were around 4,000 empty properties in Southwark last year, excluding those owned by the council.

Among these are the fifty-two homes in Elephant and Castle which we recently revealed could sit vacant for another two years as the developer and housing association continue to argue over costs for cladding removal.

The properties, including 18 social rent homes, have already been empty for five years after the tenants and leaseholders were forced to move out.

As it’s an ongoing issue, we continue to press the council on what it is doing to overcome it.

It is well-documented that hundreds of new homes are due for completion this year, as Southwark Council soldiers on with its aim to build 11,000 new council homes by 2030.

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A creepy satire of toxic masculinity

Highlighting the Struggles of Love

Every year the Edinburgh Fringe throws up new shows and productions that have brilliant successful runs during the festival and that is where they stay.

Others have more life breathed into them and are developed into longer pieces. Yet No Love Songs, presented by Dundee Rep, comes to London hardly changed from its sold out run at last summer’s Edinburgh Fringe and the Southwark Playhouse gets to play host, writes Christopher Peacock.

From an original idea from Kyle Falconer and Laura Wilde, No Love Songs as a musical is styled as a playlist of life rather than a musical theatre show. Gig theatre is a rather fitting term for the production.

The stage has no set apart from gig cases and musical instruments. A twohander (with musical accompaniment and the occasional nod from musician Gavin Whitworth), you can see how effective this stripped-back storytelling

can be.

It is essentially a boy meets girl relationship story with Lana (Anna Russell-Martin) falling for musician Jessie (John McLarnon) who she spots at one of his gigs. Romance quickly blossoms and immediately after the arrival of their child, Jessie has the opportunity to tour America and earn good money for their nascent family.

This is where things turn for Lana.

The pressures of motherhood and the physical absence of her partner leaves Lana struggling and her mental health spirals. She swiftly reaches the nadir of her mental health as she attempts to take her own life.

In between songs we get a few scenes of the two as a couple but most of the work is soliloquy that borders on stand up comedy at times.

The performances are flawless, both McLarnon and Russell-Martin get to show off their musical prowess and when given moments of comedy they handle it with such ease that laughs

Captivating, larger-than-life performances By the time I saw the blood-red gravel strewn across the thrust stage at Southwark Playhouse I already knew the premise of Angus Cerini’s The Bleeding Tree.

But had I not, this simple, but deeply impactful, set piece would have been a good indication of the macabre events that were about to unfold writes Caitlin Odell.

Bar a distressed grey backdrop and three wooden crates sitting on the gritty floor

there was very little else in Jasmine Swan’s decidedly sparse set. But this is a great example of when less is more, because aside from being visually dramatic, and perhaps indicative of the domestic landscape in which our protagonists live, any more may have risked detracting from their captivating, larger-than-life performances.

As the lights come up, we are immediately made complicit in a murder, as a weary mother (Maria Gale), who is also a victim of

@ Tommy Ga-Ken Wan.

Elle While’s production of Richard III at Shakespeare’s Globe is a frantic, creepy, modernday satire of toxic masculinity, spearheaded by Michelle Terry (Globe Artistic Director) in the titular role, writes Mary Bradshaw.

do ripple around the room. That is not to say that it was all kept lighthearted.

The middle third of the show is heavy and powerful in its telling of the postnatal depression Lana suffers. Difficult to know how else to tackle the deep drama of depression, but the sharp running time of 75 minutes at least meant as an audience we were not all pulled too far down.

Directors Tashi Gore and Andrew Panton say in the programme notes that they ‘hope the show highlights the struggles that some parents go through’, and I can certainly say that No Love Songs does exactly that.

Southwark Playhouse Elephant, 1 Dante Place, London, SE11 4RX until Saturday 15 June 2024.

Mon - Sat, 2.30pm & 7.45pm.

Tickets: £10 Pioneers’ Preview, £16 Previews, £26 Standard, £21 Concession.

Booking: www.southwarkplayhouse. co.uk.

longstanding domestic abuse, stands over the body of her husband. With her two daughters Ida (Elizabeth Dulau and Ada (Alexandra Jensen) at either side, they all stare at the empty space where the corpse is supposed to lie, frantically disputing what is to be done next.

One of the play’s most defining features is the dialogue, which is almost lyrical in style. The three women deliver short, staccato lines, often interjecting to finish each other’s, which has the double effect of building tension whilst adding an element of dark humour. Instead of feeling

Long before its opening night, the production was already the eye of a media and internet-storm around the decision to cast an able-bodied actor as a character who describes himself as ‘deformed, unfinished’ in Shakespeare’s play. Most, if not all, of the textual references to his physique have also been cut.

Over the years, the consensus has been that Richard’s supposed disability (now proven to be scoliosis by archaeologists) was an outward sign of, and reason for, his inner evil. Elle While refreshingly shifts this narrative.

While encourages the audience to find signs of a domineering, abusive, corrupt personality not in somebody’s innate physique, but in what they do with their body.

Here, Michelle Terry’s Richard is defined by his lecherousness, not his disability. He dominates through body language: invading women’s personal space, grinding up against them, positioning himself centre-stage where possible, and moving with a sickening groin-first swagger, bare chest puffed out.

He takes up space with the libidinous clothing of pompous, wealth-dripping celebrity: a silky bedroom kimono, a wide-shouldered and green-furred leather jacket, and hideous leather codpieces, bejewelled and then spiked.

If this reminds you of any infamous sex offenders that hide in plain sight from atop a monied power hierarchy, you are not alone. At first I think of Jimmy Saville (perhaps Terry’s fringed peroxide wig has something to do with it), but as the play speeds along, Trumpism after Trumpism (including visual references to his ‘merch’ of gold trainers and baseball caps), makes the true object of caricature abundantly clear.

In a creepy, smooth drawl, Terry will quote Trump verbatim, like: “I just start kissing them… I just kiss. I don’t even wait. And when you’re a star they let you do it. You can do anything.”

sensationalist, their morbid fascination and fixation on the gruesome details of the incident (such as the gaping wound in the deceased’s neck), feels more like a nod to their humanness.

But from the dialogue to the stage direction, everything that unfolds from thereon after does so with timing so airtight that a synergy is formed between this dynamic trio. As the only cast members, they take it in turns to seamlessly morph into other characters, to depict vignettes, fraught with tension and humour, of unwanted visitation from prying members

GLOBE Michelle Terry as Richard, Duke of Gloucester

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PLayhouse No Love Songs (2024) . (L-R) Anna RussellMartin, Gavin Whitworth

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It’s an apt comparison: parts of the original script could easily have been uttered by Trump, Saville, and many other sexual predators both on the world stage or in the audience’s own lives.

Richard’s justification to Lady Anne for killing her husband and her fatherin-law, for instance, is: “Your beauty was the cause of that effect…”

It all seems to respect the play’s origins as a history play written under Tudor monarch Elizabeth I to bolster her reputation by demonising and satirising previous dynasties.

Of course it is important that presentday predatory males are made a mockery of by this entirely female and non-binary identifying cast, by the riotous jazz music with humorously sudden stops and starts, and by modern, irreverent choreography.

However, the production risks labouring the point.

The audience is breathlessly whisked along by this frazzled satire. More space should be allowed to enable us to make our own connections between Richard and a scarily timeless toxic masculinity.

We become a little too distanced, in satire-mode, to be emotionally moved by the play. It is refreshing and empowering to laugh in the face of abusers who got away with things for far too long, to shove their artifice under the headlights, but not, perhaps, to look on apathetically at the abused.

We begin to look as unflinchingly as Richard himself at the dead bodies of his many victims, thrown through a blood-splattered trap door.

The focus, here, is on laughing at the predator, not on identification with his victims.

Globe Theatre until 3 August

of the community. And it’s the unexpected turns of events in these visits that change the course of the narrative entirely.

But despite offering an uplifting alternative to what feels like a sealed fate, it is far from a neat resolution. This reclaimed story of domestic abuse urges by-standing communities to take the opportunity for redemption, by offering their support before the situation escalates irreparably.

Southwark Playhouse Borough until June 22nd. Admission: £22, £18.

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HISTORY 19

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© Pamela Bishop

The forgotten child victims of a WW2 bomb in Elephant and Castle finally have a gravestone – 80 years later Tommy Bishop, 1937 – 1942

Pamela and her grandaughter at the grave of Thomas Bishop and the five other children killed in 1942

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By Herbie Russell When an unexploded Nazi bomb detonated in Elephant and Castle in 1942, eighteen people were killed, including six children under ten. Their families were too poor to afford proper burials and the victims were left buried in an unmarked grave – until now.

Among the dead was Tommy Bishop, a five-year-old whose life was cut short while playing cricket amid the rubble of bombed-out houses. Over 80 years later, his half-sister, Pamela Bishop, who now lives in Bromley, has persuaded Streatham Park Cemetery to give him and his friends, who are buried together, a proper gravestone.

Pamela, aged 64, said: “The cemetery has been so kind to donate my brother a gravestone. It was horrible, so sad to think all those children were in that grave with nothing to remember them by.”

Growing up she remembers how her dad, Thomas Edward Bishop, became teary and emotional whenever he discussed the death of his son. He used to have a tiny bible with Tommy’s photo inside, which he would often look at to remember his son. Pamela still has the bible, with the photo inside.

“I’m over the moon now,” Pamela said. “I feel so pleased because I feel like I’ve done

it for my dad because he was absolutely heartbroken” On June 6, 1942, a group of children were on Gurney Street, called New Lion Way today. The area had been pounded during the blitz and the battered ruins of old houses had become exciting play areas for local kids. At around 9.30pm, as crowds of cinema-goers were leaving the Trocadero Cinema, an almighty boom rang out. The explosion was heard up to five miles away.

People were confused at first. No air raid warning had sounded, nor had any enemy aircraft been reported. It quickly became clear that an undetonated bomb must have gone off. Anger would later be directed towards the Civil Defence Services for their failure to identify the danger, which an official enquiry later recorded as being a 1000kg G type parachute mine. The bomb had previously pierced the wall of 6 Gurney Street without exploding. However, air raid wardens at the time believed that a smaller, 50kg high explosive bomb had exploded.

Distraught locals dug through the rubble with their bare hands. Among those carried away from the wreckage, in a white sheet, was young Thomas Bishop.

Born in 1937, the five-year-old was laid to rest in Streatham Park Cemetery, buried in the same grave as the seven children he was playing with.

Their final resting place would be largely

Pamela believes there is a chance that two of Tommy’s siblings – Betty, born in 1934 (left), and Henry Brian, born in 1940 (right), could still be alive forgotten over the following decades. But in 1960, Tommy’s half-sister, Pamela, was born. Hers and Tommy’s father, Thomas Edward, had remarried. After having five children with Tommy’s mum, Mary, he had another five with Pamela’s mother Lilian.

Growing up Pamela was often told about the brother she’d never met. But her dad always struggled to talk about it.

He passed away in 1976, aged 72. But a few years ago, Pamela’s niece Hazel felt an urge to find out more about her family’s history, particularly the story of young Tommy.

She learned some amazing things about her family. It turned out that her father, a private in the army at the time, was very poor and struggled to support his five children. “I was surprised because my Dad never stopped working,” Pamela said.

“When he had our family he worked at the New Cross railway and there was always enough money and food on the table. It must have been very hard back then.”

She also discovered that a local family, the Garretts, were preparing to adopt Tommy. Among the dead from the explosion were several young members of the Garrett family including David, 2, Ivy, 6 and Charles, 9. They, along with Ellen Moyse, aged 23 months and Walter Ernest Usher, aged 4, were all buried together in the cemetery.

Five years ago, Pamela’s niece Hazel tracked Tommy down to the cemetery.

From the Ministry of Home Security’s Research and Experiments Department report into the Gurney Street explosion. Printed courtesy of National Archives But when Pamela visited the site, she was upset to find there was no gravestone or plinth to mark where he lay. Instead, she had to use a brush stuck in the ground to identify the spot when she returned.

But cemetery staff were so moved by her story, that they decided to pay for a gravestone. It was erected last year, displaying all the children’s names, in the order in which they were buried on top of each other. It is adorned with the heartbreaking message: ‘We Played Together, We Stayed Together, We Lay Together.

Friends. Forever.’

The exact location of the blast is now an

Indian restaurant called Kachori on Ash Avenue. For the last two years, on June 6, the anniversary of the blast, Pamela returns to the area with a set of balloons to commemorate the tragic event. But her quest for answers isn’t over. Most of Tommy’s siblings have passed away.

His sister Julia, died at just one-year-old, while his other sister, Mary, died in 1986.

But Pamela believes there is a chance that two of Tommy’s siblings – Betty, born in 1934, and Henry Brian, born in 1940, could still be alive. If they are, she would love to let them know that Tommy is truly resting in peace.

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LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (LUCEY ROAD, THURLAND ROAD, BOROUGH HIGH STREET, AMERICA STREET, PARK STREET, GRANGE WALK

CONTROLLED PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS AND ACCOMMODATING MEASURES

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The London Borough of Southwark (Charged-for parking places) (Southwark Park Road) Order 2024 The London Borough of Southwark (Free parking places, Loading places and Waiting, Loading and Stopping restrictions) (Accommodating measures for crossings) Order 2024

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. Southwark Council hereby GIVES NOTICE that on 13 June 2024 it has made the above Orders under sections 6, 45, 46, 49 and 124 of and Part IV of Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended.

2.

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. The effects of the (Charged-for parking places) Order, the purpose of which is to accommodate a new raised zebra pedestrian crossing, in SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD within Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) ‘G’ are:(a) north-east side (south of the southernmost vehicular access road to Kirby Estate) reduce in length by 36 metres existing ‘permit’ parking (34.5 metres remain), (b) south-west side (i) o/s No. 483c remove entirely 30.5 metres of existing ‘permit’ parking, and (ii) o/s No. 483a reduce in length by 4 metres existing ‘shared-use’ parking (52 metres remain) in which holders of a valid permit for the CPZ listed are permitted to park (between 08:30 am and 11 pm every day of the week) or free parking is permitted for a max stay of 20 minutes with no return within 1 hour.

(a) Lucey Road, at it’s junction with Rouel Road (b) Lucey Road, at it’s junction with Rouel Road and Goodwin Close (c) Thurland Road, between Dockley Road and Old Jamaica Road (d) Borough High Street, between the main connecting carriageway of Borough High Street and Southwark Street (e) America Street, at it’s junction with Great Guildford Street, the existing LTN restriction will be lifted (f) Park Street, between Red Lion Court and Porter Street (g) Grange Walk, at it’s junction with The Grange 3.

The alternative routes for affected traffic for will be as indicated by the signs displayed

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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.

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The works will be in operation for (2a & 2b) 24th June – 1st July (2c) 24th June – 1st July (2d) 24th – 26th June (2e) 26th – 28th June (2f) 22nd – 23rd June (2g) 24th – 29th June

7.

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

Dated this 13th June 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 2b) BER6-LUCR166-01 (2c) BER4-THUR109-01 (2d) ANSL131469 (2e) 2543851-00079 (2f) LBSCR13573 (2g) 77001030 Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 NOTICE UNDER ARTICLE 13 OF APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMISSION (Notice 2: This notice is for publication in local newspaper if Certificate C or D is completed) Proposed development at: Brandon House, 180 Borough High Street, Southwark, London, SE11LB Take notice that application is being made by: Crest Nicholson South For planning permission to: Variation of Condition 1 (approved plans) of planning application 15/AP/3097 which was a variation of planning permission 14/AP/2695 which was a variation of 11/AP/2012 to secure: changes to approved site layout plans Local Planning Authority to whom the application is being submitted: Southwark Council Local Authority Address: Southwark Council, PO BOX 64529, London, SE1P 5LX Any owner of the land or tenant who wishes to make representations about this application, should write to the Council within 21 days of the date of this notice.

Signatory: Miss Lillian Duffield Date: 13/06/2024 Statement of owners’ rights: The grant of planning permission does not affect owners’ rights to retain or dispose of their property, unless there is some provision to the contrary in an agreement or lease.

Statement of agricultural tenants’ rights: The grant of planning permission for non-agricultural development may affect agricultural tenants’ security of tenure.

‘Owner’ means a person having a freehold interest or a leasehold interest the unexpired term of which is not less than seven years.

‘Tenant’ means a tenant of an agricultural holding any part of which is comprised in the land.

This notice is for publication in a local newspaper.

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1972 SECTION 123(2A) NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DISPOSE BY GRANT OF AN ELECTRICITY SUBSTATION CHAMBER LEASE AND ASSOCIATED CABLE RIGHTS IN RELATION TO LAND AT RENFORTH STREET/CLACK STREET (SE16 7JD) PART OF WHICH IS OPEN SPACE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Mayor and Burgesses of the London Borough of Southwark intend to exercise powers pursuant to Section 123(2A) of the Local Government Act 1972 to dispose of land by way of a 99 year lease at Renforth Street/Clack Street, London (SE16 7JD), part of which is open space.

A copy of the map showing the location and area of the land to which this Notice relates can be inspected at the offices of the Council in the Chief Executive’s Department, 5th Floor, 160 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2QH (Reference: Marc Delane). Appointments are available between the hours of 10:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday.

Anyone wishing to make objections to the intended disposal of the land should make them in writing no later than 4:00pm on 11th July 2024 at the address above (quoting the reference) or at marc.delane1@southwark.gov.uk, stating the grounds of the objection.

Dated this day 13 of June 2024

Doreen Forrester-Brown Assistant Chief Executive – Governance and Assurance

3. The effects of the (Free parking places, Loading places and Waiting, Loading and Stopping restrictions) Order are:(a) in KIMBERLEY AVENUE south-west side (side of No. 88 Evelina Road) add a new loading bay 13 metres in length for the purpose of loading and unloading only to operate every day of the week between the hours of 7 am and 7 pm (max stay 1 hour, no return within 2 hours); (b) in EVELINA ROAD north-west side o/s Nos. 90 to 98, reduce in length existing free ‘short stay’ parking by 29.5 metres (15 metres remain); (c) (i) in EVELINA ROAD south-east side (o/s Nos. 99 to 107) remove 26 metres of existing ‘timed’ waiting restrictions (SYLs), (ii) convert 8.5 metres of existing SYLs to ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions (DYLs) in SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD (south of the southernmost vehicular access road to Kirby Estate), and (iii) add 4 metres new SYLs in SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD south-west side (o/s No. 483a); (d) (i) remove existing DYLs in EVELINA ROAD 7 metres north-west side (o/s No. 88) and 4 metres southeast side (o/s No. 109), (ii) add new DYLs in KIMBERLEY AVENUE 5 metres north-east side (north-west of its junction with Evelina Road) and in SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD 1 metre north-east side (south of the southernmost vehicular access road to Kirby Estate), and (iii) amend existing DYLs to accommodate slight kerb-line widening in EVELINA ROAD south-east-side o/s No. 109 and north-west side across the northwesternmost junction with Kimberley Avenue, and KIMBERLEY AVENUE on both sides at its northwesternmost junction with Evelina Road; and (e) extend existing DYLs with contiguous ‘at any time’ loading blips (DKBs) in EVELINA ROAD by 12.5 metres south-east side o/s No. 99 and amend existing DYLs with contiguous DKBs in EVELINA ROAD (south-east side) and KIMBERLEY AVENUE (on both sides) at their south-easternmost junction.

NOTES: (1) ‘permit-holders only’ parking refers to parking places for holders of valid parking permits within the Controlled Parking Zone ‘G’. (2) ‘SYLs’ refer to timed waiting restrictions, ‘DYLs’ refer to 'at any time' waiting restrictions, and ‘DKBs’ refer to 'at any time' loading restrictions. (3) All measurements are in metres and are approximate. (4) Parking charges are listed on www.southwark.gov.uk/parking 4. Copies of the Orders, which will come into force on 17 June 2024, and of all other relevant documents are available for inspection at Highways, Southwark Council, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth, 3rd floor hub 2, 160 Tooley Street, London SE1 2QH, by appointment only. E-mail traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk or call 077 3132 4742 for booking details.

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

Dated 13 June 2024 Steven Grayer Interim Head of Service - Highways, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK LOMOND GROVE IMPROVEMENTS The London Borough of Southwark (Charged-for parking places) (Lomond Grove improvements) Order 2024 The London Borough of Southwark (Waiting restrictions) (Lomond Grove improvements) Order 2024 1. Southwark Council hereby GIVES NOTICE that on 13 June 2024 it has made the above Orders under sections 6, 45, 46, 49 and 124 of and Part IV of Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended.

2.The effects of the Orders in LOMOND GROVE within Controlled Parking Zone ‘EC’, are:- (i) on the north-east side o/s Nos. 47-49 Lomond Grove reduce in length by 10.5 metres existing ‘permit’ parking (111 metres would remain) and replace with 10.5 metres of new 'at any time' waiting restrictions (double yellow lines) to accommodate, and opposite its junction with Broome Way convert 22 metres of existing 'timed' waiting restrictions (single yellow lines) to double yellow lines, and (ii) on the south-west side, north-west of its junction with Broome Way, increase in length existing ‘permit’ parking by 2.3 metres (new length would be 24.3 metres) and reduce in length by 2.3 metres existing single yellow lines to accommodate (new length would be 8 metres).

NOTES: (1) ‘permit’ refers to parking places for holders of valid parking permits within the Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) listed. (2) All measurements are in metres and are approximate. (3) Parking charges are listed on www.southwark.gov.uk/parking 3. Copies of the Orders, which will come into force on 17 June 2024, and of all other relevant documents are available for inspection at Highways, Southwark Council, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth, 3rd floor hub 2, 160 Tooley Street, London SE1 2QH, by appointment only. E-mail traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk or call 077 3132 4742 for booking details.

4. Any person desiring to question the validity of the Order/s or of any provision contained therein on the grounds that it is not within the relevant powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or that any of the relevant requirements thereof or of any relevant regulations made thereunder has not been complied with in relation to the Order/s may, within six weeks of the date on which the Order was made, make application for the purpose to the High Court.

Dated 13 June 2024 Steven Grayer Interim Head of Service - Highways, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth

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24 PUBLIC NOTICES 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; BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR 5 CAMBERWELL CHURCH STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK SE5 8TR (Ref: 24/AP/1449) Construction of re-locating existing ducting (Within: Camberwell Green CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Becky Lambert ) 57 - 61 UNION STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 1SG (Ref: 24/AP/1576) Listed building consent for: demolition of the curtilage listed two storey warehouse to the rear of the Grade II listed building at 59-61 Union Street, and the construction of a four and five storey building comprising of 9 residential units (Within: Thrale Street Union Street CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Tracy Chapman 020 7525 1948) 59 ELM GROVE LONDON SOUTHWARK SE15 5DB (Ref: 24/AP/1595) Amendment of Condition 1 ( Minor Material Amendment) pursuant to planning permission 21/AP/1063 for 'Construction of a three storey, three bedroom detached dwelling facing Elm Grove with a storey and a half studio building at the rear of the property facing Bellenden Road' (Within: Holly Grove CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Winnie Wing Lam Tse 020 7525 0554) FLAT 11 WILTSHIRE HOUSE 2 MAIDSTONE BUILDINGS MEWS LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 1GH (Ref: 24/AP/1441) Converting a section of a hallway to form part of Flat 11. Alteration: Changing existing door in the hallway to new front door to Flat 11. The new front door will be of high quality metal construction. (Within: Borough High Street CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Sandy Ng 020 7525 5000) 155 - 171 TOOLEY STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 2JP (Ref: 24/AP/1335) Display of 2 x fascia signs and 1 x projecting sign. 1. 2 x set of surface mounted 10mm white acrylic letters to be non illuminated fascia signage. Lettering to be fixed directly to powder

coated metal panel on fascia. Fascia panel to be red and to match RAL 3020. 2. 1 x acrylic arrow projecting sign - to me non illuminated. To be fixed to black bracket in location of previous bracket. Arrow to be white with red lettering.

Lettering to match RAL 3020. (Within: Tooley Street CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Michèle Sterry 020 7525 5453) 115 ALLEYN PARK LONDON SOUTHWARK SE21 8AA (Ref: 24/AP/1653) Construction of part first-floor rear extension with additional dormer window and 2No. of rooflights.

(Within: Dulwich Village CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Susherrie Suki ) 17 COLLEGE ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE21 7BG (Ref: 24/AP/1648) Erection of 1.2m high front boundary timber fence with two vehicular electrical sliding gates and pedestrian access gate. (Within: Dulwich Village Dulwich Wood CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Alex Lambert 020 7525 1353) 193 MERROW STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK SE17 2NY (Ref: 24/AP/1661) Construction of ground floor rear extension and replacement of windows. (Within: Liverpool Grove CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Alex Lambert 020 7525 1353) LYON HOUSE 160 - 166 BOROUGH HIGH STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK (Ref: 24/AP/1361) One LED digital advertisement display on the northern elevation of Lyon House. (Within: Borough High Street CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Samuel Hepworth 020 7525 5465) 17 STORIES MEWS LONDON SOUTHWARK SE5 8JJ (Ref: 24/AP/1420) Variation of Condition 4 pursuant to planning permission ref no: 20/AP/2731 'Construction of two storey, 3 bedroom dwelling to replace redundant garage at 17 Stories Mews with a

small garden to the rear and covered cycle and bin storage to the front. Installation of solar panels and rooflights to the flat roof as well as one rooflight at first floor level.' Amendenmant sought: for alterations and materials to be employed concerning the windows on the front elevation. (Within: Camberwell Grove Conservation Area CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Mumtaz Shaikh 020 7525 0585)

Dated: 11 Jun 2024 - comments to be received within 21 days of this date.

STEPHEN PLATTS -Director of Planning and Growth

316 COMMERCIAL WAY LONDON SOUTHWARK SE15 1QN (Ref: 24/AP/1660) Proposed rear extension, proposed new timber double glazed sash windows to existing house, proposed new bike store to front (Within: Caroline Gardens Kentish Drovers And Bird In Bush CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Glenn Ruane 020 7525 5447) 151 BOROUGH HIGH STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 1HR (Ref: 24/AP/1700) Listed Building Consent: external repair works (Within: Borough High Street CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Tracy Chapman 020 7525 1948) EMPTY LAND AT 105 PAGES WALK, SOUTHWARK (a) Outline planning permission (with the matters of appearance, landscaping and layout reserved) for the construction of two 2-bedroom terrace houses and one 4-bedroom terrace house. LPA Reference 23/AP/0165. (b) Resubmission: Outline planning permission (with the matters of appearance, landscaping and layout reserved) for construction of 2 x 2 bedroom terrace house and 1 x 4 bedroom terrace house. LPA Reference 23/AP/1602. (c) Outline planning permission (with the matters of appearance, landscaping and layout reserved) for construction of 3 x 2 bedroom terrace houses.

LPA reference 23/AP/2688.

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

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

Please take notice that I / we Nem Viet Limited Have made application to Southwark Council for a new Premises Licence in respect of Nem Viet, 181 Rye Lane, London, SE15 4TP

Please take notice that I / we Kernel Taproom Ltd Have made application to Southwark Council for a new Premises Licence in respect of The Kernel Taproom, 132 Spa Road, Bermondsey, SE16 3AE

The relevant licensable activities and proposed times to be carried on, or on from the premises are

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

22:30

Opening hours:

Monday to Sunday

11:00

23:00

Days

Start time

Finish time

The retail sale of alcohol:

Monday to Sunday

09:00

23:00

Opening hours:

Monday to Sunday

09:00

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 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

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.

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.

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: 10th June 2024

Date of application: 7th June 2024

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PUBLIC NOTICES 25

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK CYCLE HANGARS – 23/24 BATCH 2 The London Borough of Southwark (Charged-for parking places) (Cycle hangars) (No. 9) Order 2024 The London Borough of Southwark (Free parking places, Waiting and Loading restrictions) (Cycle hangars) (No. 9) Order 2024 1. Southwark Council hereby GIVES NOTICE that on 13 June 2024 it has made the above Orders under sections 6, 45, 46, 49 and 124 of and Part IV of Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended.

2. The effects of the Orders are:(a) to provide 21 new cycle hangars on the carriageway, each 2.55 metres in length, 2.05 metres in width and aligned parallel to the kerb, at the following locations:ATHENLAY ROAD south-east side, o/s No. 59 Athenlay Road; BETHWIN ROAD south-west side, opposite the side of No. 182 Grosvenor Terrace; BOUNDARY LANE south-east side, side of No. 73 Camberwell Road (next to an existing and slightly relocated hangar which is relocated by 1m north-eastward); CONTENT STREET north-east side, to the rear of Block F (Peabody Estate, Rodney Road); CROFT STREET north-west side, o/s Nos. 9 to 27 Croft Street; CROSSTHWAITE AVENUE north-west side, o/s No. 20 Crossthwaite Avenue; GORDON ROAD north-east side, south-east of its junction with private road Cossall Walk; HENSHAW STREET north-west side, o/s Nos. 29 and 31 Henshaw Street; HOLLYDALE ROAD south-west side, opposite No. 8 Hollydale Road; KNATCHBULL ROAD north-west side, o/s No. 2 Knatchbull Road; MALFORT ROAD north-east side, opposite No. 26 Malfort Road; MCDOWALL ROAD north-west side, o/s No. 19 Mcdowall Road; OGLANDER ROAD south-east side, o/s No. 25 Oglander Road; OGLANDER ROAD south-east side, opposite No. 138 Oglander Road; PECKHAM GROVE north-east side, opposite No. 52 Peckham Grove; POCOCK STREET north-west side, o/s No. 29 Pocock Street (Globe View House); SILVESTER STREET south-east side, on the side of No. 20 Tabard Street (Arcadia House); THE GARDENS south-west side (easternmost north-west to south-east arm), opposite No. 51 The Gardens (next to existing hangar); VESTRY ROAD north-east side, opposite Nos. 54 and 56 Vestry Road (add 2 new cycle hangars); WARHAM STREET south-west side, o/s St John the Divine Primary School Warham Street; NOTES: (1) The measures in 2 (b)-(p) are made so as to accommodate the provision of the new cycle hangars or re-located cycle hangars and in those locations referred to above. (2) ‘permit’ refers to parking places for holders of valid parking permits within the Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) listed, ‘shared-use’ refers to parking places in which holders of a valid permit for the CPZ listed or ‘pay’ paid ticket holders are permitted to park within the permitted hours. ‘SYLs’ refer to 'timed’ waiting restrictions, ‘DYLs’ refer to 'at any time' waiting restrictions and ‘DKBs’ refer to ‘at any time’ loading restrictions. (3) All measurements are in metres ‘m’ and are approximate. (4) Parking charges are listed on www.southwark.gov.uk/parking (b) in CPZ 'B' in GORDON ROAD split and reduce existing 'shared-use' by 4.55m (a total of 27.5m remain); (c) in CPZ 'D' in SILVESTER STREET reduce existing 'permit' by 1m (8.5m remain); (d) in CPZ 'K' in MCDOWALL ROAD reduce existing 'permit' by 3m (27.5m remain); (e) in CPZ 'LG' in VESTRY ROAD reduce existing 'shared-use' by 6m (41m remain); (f) in CPZ 'M1' (i) in CONTENT STREET reduce existing 'permit' by 3.55m (56m remain), and (ii) in HENSHAW STREET split and reduce existing 'permit' by 4.55m (a total of 126m remain); (g) in CPZ 'N' in CROFT STREET reduce existing 'permit' by 3.55m (33.5m remain); (h) in CPZ 'NC' in BETHWIN ROAD reduce existing 'permit' by 3.55m (26m remain), and in WARHAM STREET by 3m (17m remain); (i) in CPZ 'P' in CROSSTHWAITE AVENUE split and reduce existing 'permit' by 3.55m (a total of 23.5m remain); (j) in CPZ 'PW' in OGLANDER ROAD (i) reduce existing 'permit' by 3m (47m remain) south-east side o/s No. 25 Oglander Road, and (ii) reduce existing 'shared-use' by 3m (11.5m remain) south-east side opposite No. 138 Oglander Road; (k) in CPZ 'R' in PECKHAM GROVE reduce existing 'permit' by 3.55m (47m remain); (l) in KNATCHBULL ROAD reduce existing free 'short stay' parking by 3.55m (16.5m remain); (m) add new lengths of DYLs next to new cycle hangars (i) 0.5m in MCDOWALL ROAD, both locations in OGLANDER ROAD, POCOCK STREET, SILVESTER STREET, THE GARDENS, and WARHAM STREET, and (ii) 1m in BETHWIN ROAD, CONTENT STREET, CROFT STREET, PECKHAM GROVE, and VESTRY ROAD; (n) add new lengths of DYLs either side of new cycle hangars (i) 0.5m a total of 1m new DYLs in CROSSTHWAITE AVENUE and KNATCHBULL ROAD, (ii) 1m a total of 2m new DYLs in ATHENLAY ROAD, GORDON ROAD, and HENSHAW STREET, and (iii) in HOLLYDALE ROAD add 1m DYLs north of the new cycle hangar and 0.5m DYLs south of the new cycle hangar south-west side opposite No. 8 Hollydale Road; (o) amend existing waiting restrictions (i) in BOUNDARY LANE reduce existing DYLs by 1m and, (ii) in MALFORT ROAD reduce existing DYLs by 2.55m, (iii) in POCOCK STREET remove 3.55m existing SYLs, and (iv) in SILVESTER STREET remove 1.55m existing SYLs; and (p) in BOUNDARY LANE reduce existing waiting and loading restrictions (existing DYLs and contiguous DKBs) by 1m.

3. Copies of the Orders, which will come into force on 17 June 2024, and of all other relevant documents are available for inspection at Highways, Southwark Council, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth, 3rd floor hub 2, 160 Tooley Street, London SE1 2QH, by appointment only. E-mail traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk or call 077 3132 4742 for booking details.

4. Any person desiring to question the validity of the Order/s or of any provision contained therein on the grounds that it is not within the relevant powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or that any of the relevant requirements thereof or of any relevant regulations made thereunder has not been complied with in relation to the Order/s may, within six weeks of the date on which the Order was made, make application for the purpose to the High Court.

Dated 13 June 2024 Steven Grayer Interim Head of Service - Highways, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth

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PUBLIC NOTICE London Borough of Lambeth NOTICE OF DESIGNATION OF AREAS FOR SELECTIVE LICENSING Section 80, Housing Act 2004 1. The London Borough of Lambeth (“The Council”) in exercise of its powers under section 80 of the Housing Act 2004 ("the Act") hereby designates for selective licensing the areas described in paragraph 5 CITATION, COMMENCEMENT AND DURATION 2. This Designation shall be known as the “London Borough of Lambeth Designations 1 of an Area for Selective Licensing 2024”. All privately rented residential accommodation situated within the designated areas must be licensed with the Council unless subject to statutory exemption as set out in paragraph 6.

3. The Designation is made on 22nd May 2024. The Designation fall within a description of designations for which confirmation is not required by Secretary of State, and come into force on 2nd September 2024 4. The Designation shall cease to have effect on 1st September 2029 (not more than 5 years) or earlier if the Council revokes the scheme under section 84 of the Act. AREA TO WHICH THE DESIGNATION APPLIES 5. This designation shall apply to the following areas of the London Borough of Lambeth. The Designation covers the area coloured green on the map in annex A below. The following wards are included: • Knights Hill • Streatham Common & Vale • Streatham Hill East • Streatham St Leonards APPLICATION OF THE DESIGNATION 6. This designation applies to any house1 which is let or occupied under a tenancy or licence within the area described in paragraph 5 unless: a. the house is a house in multiple occupation [HMO] that falls within the nationally prescribed category of HMO that is required to be licensed as a ‘mandatory HMO’ under section 55(2)(a) Part 2 of the Act2; b. the house is a house in multiple occupation that falls within the prescribed category of HMO that is required to be licensed under the London Borough of Lambeth Designation of an Area for Additional Licensing of Houses of Multiple Occupation made on 9th December 2023 under Section 56 of the Housing Act 20043; c. the tenancy or licence of the house has been granted by a registered social landlord4; d. the house is subject to an Interim or Final Management Order under Part 4 of the Act; e. the house is subject to a temporary exemption under section 86 of the Act; or f. the house is occupied under a tenancy or licence which is exempt under the Act or the occupation is of a building or part of a building so exempt as defined in Paragraph 5(f): Exempted tenancies or licences, Selective Licensing of Houses (Specified Exemptions) (England) Order 2006 SI 370/2006.

EFFECT OF THE DESIGNATION 7. Subject to sub paragraphs 6(a) to (f) every house in the area specified in paragraph 5 that is occupied under a tenancy or licence shall be required to be licensed under section 85 of the Act.6 8. The London Borough of Lambeth will comply with the notification requirements contained in section 83 of the Act and shall maintain a register of all houses registered under this designation, as required under section 232 of the Act.5 If you are a landlord, managing agent or a tenant, or if you require information regarding this designation, or to apply for a licence, further information and assistance is available from the Council’s Private Rented Property Licensing Team by telephone on 020 7926 8591 or by email to PRSlicensing@lambeth.gov.uk, or by writing to Private Sector Enforcement and Regulation Service, PO Box 80771, London, SW2 9QQ The Designation may be inspected at the above address during office hours. All landlords, managing agents or tenants within the designated area should obtain advice to ascertain whether their property is affected by the Designation by contacting the Council’s Private Rented Property Licensing Team.

Upon the Designation coming into force any person having control of or who manages a licensable property without a licence or allows a licensed property to be occupied by more households or persons other than as authorised by a licence, is liable to prosecution and upon summary conviction is liable to an unlimited fine pursuant to the provisions of section 95 of the Housing Act 2004. A person who breaches a condition of a licence is liable upon summary conviction to an unlimited fine. The Council, as an alternative to initiating a prosecution, may pursue one or more of a range of other enforcement actions including the imposition of a financial penalty of up to £30,000 and/or taking management control of the unlicensed property. Further, where an offence has been committed an application may also be made by the Council and/or tenant under the provisions of section 96 and 97 of the Housing Act 2004 for a Rent Repayment Order to pay back up to 12 months’ rent, Housing Benefit or Universal Credit. No notice under section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 may be given in relation to an assured shorthold tenancy of the whole or part of an unlicensed house so long as it remains an unlicensed house.

Signed: Venetia Reid-Baptiste, Corporate Director, Resident and Enabling Services on behalf of London Borough of Lambeth on 22nd May 2024 1 For the definition of "house" see sections 79 and 99 of the Act 2 Section 55 of the Act defines which Houses in Multiple Occupation are required to be licensed under the Act. See also The Lic ensing of Houses.in Multiple Occupation (Prescribed Descriptions) (England) Order 2005 (SI 2006/371) 3 Additional Licensing covers HMOs that are not within the scope of Mandatory HMO Licensing where tenants share one or more ‘basic amenities’ i.e. a WC, personal washing facilities or cooking facilities. ‘Section 257’ HMO buildings would need a selective licence unless; an individual flat was itself multiply occupied which would need an additional or mandatory HMO licence depending on the number of persons accommodated or, where the building or part of a building is of three or more storeys that have been converted into three or more self-contained flats and where both the building and self-contained flats it contains are under the same ownership or considered by the council to be effectively under the same control.

4 Section 79 (3) of the Act. For the definition of a Registered Social Landlord see Part 1 of the Housing Act 1996 5 Section 232 of the Act and paragraph 11 of SI 373/2006 Annex A: Map below showing selective licensing designations with the designation boundaries marked in blue and the designation areas marked in green

26 PUBLIC NOTICES The Council of the London Borough of Southwark PUBLIC NOTICE: ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 16A THE (RESTRICTION OF TRAFFIC) SPECIAL EVENTS ORDER 2024

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (BANKSIDE, CLEMENTS ROAD, STORKS ROAD, TARBERT ROAD, DYLWAYS, CREDON ROAD (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 intends, to make, an order, the effect of which will be to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named roads.

2.

Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs/road markings are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload at any time in: (a) Bankside, between Bear Gardens and the eastern edge of Riverside House (b) Clements Road, at both junctions with Storks Road (c) Storks Road, between No’s 84 and Clements Road (d) Tarbert Road, between Thorncombe Road and Glengarry Road will be closed and ‘at any time’ waiting and loading restrictions will be introduced on both sides of the carriageway (e) Dylways, south side of carriageway, between No’s 7 and Wanley Road (f) Credon Road, between Verney Road to it’s blocked end ‘at any time’ waiting and loading restrictions will be introduced on both sides of the road.

3.

The alternative routes for affected traffic for will be 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) 2nd July (2b) 2nd June – 21 July (2c) 1st July – 7th September (2d) 1st July – 7th September (2e) 1st July – 30th October (2f) 9th July – 2nd August

7.

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

Dated this 13th June 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) LBSCR13462-1 (2b) W120233667-00518 & (2c) W120228001-02395 (2d) 9621-03 (2e) 515801 (2f) UKP10434-A BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (DEAL PORTERS WAY) TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC 1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable works by Wates Construction and Rochford Construction Ltd, it intends to make an order, the effect of which will be to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named road.

2.

Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs, barriers or road markings are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload at any time in Deal Porters Way, between Surrey Quays Road and Canada Water Dock.

3.

The alternative routes for affected traffic will be 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 prohibition will be in place between the 21st of June 2024 to the 30th of August 2024.

7.

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

Dated this 13th of June 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: 6946

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1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that it has made the above named Traffic Order under section 16a of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 for the purpose specified in paragraph 2. The effect of the Order is summarised in paragraph 3.

2.

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

3.

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

4.

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Surrey Were handed their first defeat in this season’s Vitality Blast as Sussex Sharks claimed an impressive 36-run success at the kia Oval last weekend.

Tom Alsop’s 36-ball 68 and 65 off 42 deliveries by left-hander Daniel Hughes helped power Sussex to 213-7 after they had been put in – their biggest score in the format against Surrey.

Skipper Ollie Pope led Surrey’s response with an unbeaten 99 in a total of 177-7, but Sussex bowled with more discipline on a used pitch. Their spinners sent down eight overs and both Archie Lenham and James Coles picked up important wickets while Australian seamer Nathan McAndrew took 3-32.

It was an excellent performance by Sussex, whose decision to shunt Alsop down from three to six in their order paid off handsomely.

He added 47 in four overs with Hughes when the Australian fell for 65 in the 12th over to a well-judged running catch

by Jason Roy. But Alsop maintained Sussex’s momentum with McAndrew as they thrashed 68 in six overs for the sixth wicket.

Alsop passed 50 in T20 for only the eighth time in his career as all of the Surrey seamers struggled with the exception of Tom Curran, who finished with 3-23 despite conceding 17 off his final over.

Hughes helped himself to four boundaries in one over from Gus Atkinson while at the start of the innings Coles, promoted to No.3, had taken Jordan Clark for three successive fours before walking across his stumps to Clark’s leg-stump yorker.

It was one of three wickets Sussex lost in the powerplay, but they were still progressing at more than ten an over and even when Curran picked up John Simpson in the eighth over to leave them 68-4 they kept on swinging.

Hughes played proper shots on both sides of the wicket in a controlled display while the outstanding Alsop hit eight fours and three sixes, the second of which – a pull from outside off stump off Gus Atkinson - took the left-hander to a 25-ball fifty.

McAndrew’s cameo at the end of 29 from 15 propelled Sussex past 200 and the question then was whether their varied attack could blunt Surrey’s quality batting unit.

Both openers had gone inside four overs. Ollie Robinson’s nip-backer was too good for Laurie Evans and Dan Lawrence was well caught by the diving Fynn Hudson-Prentice at deep third off a thick outside edge.

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First Blast defeat of season for kia oval side

Surrey’s Tom Curran Roy and Pope rebuilt in a stand of 73 but Sussex were more disciplined with the ball as Coles, 20, and 19-yearold Lenham prevented Surrey from accelerating.

The required rate had climbed to 15 an over when Roy, starved of the strike, holed out to long-on off Lenham in the 13th over. The leg-spinner was then taken for three sixes off the next four balls, but he’d made a crucial breakthrough.

Smith briefly threatened before toeending a drive to wide long-on and 77 off the final five overs proved beyond even

Pope’s capabilities, although his careerbest off 59 balls with ten four and three sixes was a fine effort. Sussex, though, thoroughly deserved their second win from three games.

Pope was in no mood to talk up his career-best T20 score.

“It doesn’t really mean that much when you lose,” Pope said “It was a bit frustrating because 99 was showing on the scoreboard and I took the single for the hundred. It’s not the end of the world. You’re never going to celebrate an hundred after a loss but we were in the changing room and Laurie Evans came

up to me, shook my hand and said ‘well done on your 99!’ Obviously if I’d known I would have tried to get two more but it’s not a big deal.

“The pitch was really good and Tom Curran and Dan Lawrence bowled well.

We were under par but Sussex played really well, particularly Hughes and Alsop. They probably got 15 above par.

We lost a couple of early wickets and when that happens the run rate can go up quite quickly.”

Sussex’s Alsop said: “We came here knowing if we were going to beat a top side like Surrey we wouldn’t do it by

being conservative. We needed to throw some punches and give it a go.

“We knew it would be a good test and to win should give us a lot of confidence.

I was going to come in at five or six to give us the left and right-handed combination. Dan Hughes was brilliant and for me it was trying to gauge the pace of the wicket and then expand.

“We want to take this competition on and be positive and it was good that it paid off tonight.”

Surrey host Gloucestershire at the Kia Oval this Friday (June 14) at 6.30pm.

Two late wickets from Ryana MacDonald-Gay left the Sparks needing eight from the last over, but Arlott hit Tash Farrant’s first two balls for fours to seal the win with four balls to spare, the Sparks finishing on 123 for seven.

It was a poignant occasion for a crowd of 1,277, with six Kent-raised players representing the Stars in their final scheduled appearance at the Spitfire Ground.

The hosts chose to bat but struggled to score early on and collapsed late in the innings when five wickets fell for four runs in the space of nine balls.

Bryony Smith was run out for seven, when Katie George deflected a violent drive from Sophia Dunkley on to the

stumps at the non-strikers end.

Paige Scholfield had made a run-a-ball 27 when she tried to pull Charis Pavely and was brilliantly caught by a forward diving George at deep-midwicket.

Dunkley, who might have been run out for four, played the anchor role, pulling Arlott through cow corner to reach her 50 and bring up the Stars 100 in the 16th over.

It was 107 for two at the end of the 17th, but Arlott’s treble dashed any hopes of a surge in the death overs. Dunkley was caught at mid-off by Courtney Webb, Tash Farrant snared by Eve Jones at midon and she completed the hat-trick when she bowled Ryana McDonald-Gay. George then twisted the knife with two

wickets in as many balls, bowling Phoebe Franklin for 12 and then bowling Chloe Hill for a golden duck.

Arlott claimed her fourth wicket when she had Alexa Stonehouse caught for three by Davina Perrin off the final ball of the innings.

The target looked low, but CorteenColeman, playing at the ground next door to the hospital she was born in, removed both openers in the third over, bowling Perrin for one and Abigail Baker middle stump for 12 four balls later.

Farrant removed Abbey Freeborn for three, caught by Corteen-Coleman and George was stumped by Chloe Hill off Kalea Moore for six, when she mistakenly thought the keeper hadn’t gathered the

ball and charged down the wicket.

At 41-4, the Stars were well in the game, but Jones was dropped on 17 and with the run rate never rising above eight she and Webb were able to play cautiously.

Corteen-Coleman revived the Stars when she bowled Webb for 31 and although her final delivery, to Jones was dropped by Stonehouse, the batter went at the start of the 19th, caught by Scholfield off MacDonald-Gay for 43.

When MacDonald-Gay then bowled Pavely for a duck the Sparks were left needing eight off the final over, but Arlott drove Farrant’s first ball for four and then brilliantly scooped the second over Hill’s head to clinch the victory and finish on 19 not out.

Stars lose Charlotte Edwards Cup thriller as Arlott provides Sparks

By Fred Atkins SOutH eaSt Stars lost to Central Sparks by three wickets as emily arlott took a hat-trick and then hit the winning runs in a Charlotte edwards Cup thriller at Canterbury last weekend.

Arlott took four for 21 and Katie George two for 31 as the Stars were limited to 122-8, Sophia Dunkley, the top scorer with 58 from 49 balls.

Sixteen-year-old spinner Tilly CorteenColeman then took 3-14 the Stars, but Sparks skipper Eve Jones looked to have taken the game away from the Stars with a crucial stand of 59 with Courtney Webb.

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KO talk sets up WBO showdown

By John Kelly riCHard riakPOrHe and Chris Billam-Smith are both insisting they will knock the other out in their highly anticipated WBO cruiserweight showdown this weekend.

Walworth’s Riakporhe, 34, is challenging Bournemouth’s Billam-Smith, 33, for his belt at Crystal Palace’s Selhurst Park.

It is the first time in his career ‘The Midnight Train’ Riakporhe is fighting for a world title, while it is a second defence for ‘The Gentleman’ Billam-Smith.

Unbeaten Riakporhe (17-0; 13 KOs) handed Billam-Smith (201; 13 KOs) his only professional defeat, in the O2 in 2019.

“I see me getting the job done inside the distance, 100 per cent,” Billam-Smith said. “I think it is too big a step for him. His last fight was in a small arena, he hasn’t headlined in a while so it’s a massive step, the levels in ability is a huge step as well.”

Riakporhe didn’t agree.

He said: “I don’t believe him, he’s never said that until now.

They all say that, it always turns out to be the wrong prediction.

“I believe I’ll knock this guy out.

“I’ve improved so much [since the 2019 fight], it’s going to show, it’s shown already in my fights.

“I look back at fights at domestic level and people were like, ‘he won’t win the British title, he will not go nowhere near the European title’. You can see my trajectory, it speaks for itself, I’m here fighting for a world title.

“I always prove the doubters wrong. I have what it takes to do not just this, a number on CBS, but way more.”

Meanwhile, a row broke out over who should be in the home dressing room. Billam-Smith said: “My team have done their job, we’ve got champion’s rights, champion gets home dressing room - it looks nice in there.”

The fight is this Saturday (June 15) and is live on Sky Sports.

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Three wins for club - including fighter in his first bout

By John Kelly Lynn aBC ended their season on a high with three winning fighters at the international Belt competition last weekend.

Top picture: Micah Paul and senior coaches Bottom left: Micah and Sahil Arubi, Bottom right: Damario Johnson and junior coaches

The weekend got off to a difficult start as Frankie Hanratty and Terrell Edwards both lost their bouts on Saturday in close contests by majority decisions.

That left three straight finals on Sunday.

Damario Johnson was in action in the Junior 2008 under-57kg category where he faced Alfie Bowler from Fun4All ABC. It was a fierce bout with both boxers giving their all for three rounds, before Johnson emerged with a unanimous points victory.

“This was a bout that we would not have taken on a club show as Bowler had far too many bouts for Damario,” Lynn coach Terry Pearson said. “But with it being a Box Cup, you don’t get to pick your opponent and we have lots of confidence in Damario’s ability so we thought we would give him a chance and he never let us down.”

Next up was Micah Paul in the senior under-10 bouts category at 86kg. He boxed Kaymen Whymark from Leighton Town ABC and also came away with a unanimous points victory.

Pearson said: “I was so pleased for Micah as he has had an up-and-down season with wins and losses. But he really pulled it out of the bag giving us his best boxing performance by far. If he carries that on to next season I’m sure more wins will come.”

The final Lynn fighter into the ring was Sahil Arubi in the Junior 2009 under-67kg category.

He faced Sonny Bailey from Holdings ABC. This was both boxers’ first bouts and they put on a superb display of boxing in a very close contest where either could have been declared the winner. But it was Arubi who came away with the majority win.

“This was a special day for Sahil, having his very first bout in a massive Box Cup competition and he did himself and the club very proud,” Pearson said. “The boxing season for us has finished now and I would like to thank all boxers and coaches for all their hard work over the season.”

Depleted Dulwich beaten for first time in Division 1 season Spencer 238 (52.4) beat Dulwich 189 (69.5) by 49 runs

By John Lewis a dePLeted dulwich side lacking five first-team regulars travelled to Spencer for their crucial top-ofthe-table clash in division 1 of the aJ Sports Surrey Championship last weekend, but suffered their first defeat of the season, losing a fluctuating match by 49 runs.

The home side won the toss and elected to bat. Dulwich opened the bowling with slow left armer Felix Watson-Smyth, and were rewarded when he took the first wicket with his fourth ball. The second wicket pair took the score to 38 in the

ninth over when Watson-Smyth struck again. This brought in overseas player Troy Johnson to join Toby Pratt, and the pair batted freely, taking the score to 1682 after 31.4 overs at lunch. Six bowlers were tried in the morning session, but only Watson-Smyth and Harrison Perry went for less than five an over..

But things changed after the interval, when Henry Goodwin became the seventh bowler to be used. He broke the partnership with his second ball, dismissing Pratt for 67, off 95 balls, with the score on 180. Watson-Smyth dismissed Johnson three overs later for 95, off 104 balls, with the score on 202, and took the fifth wicket two balls later.

He came off after bowling 16 overs and taking 4-69. He gave way to Ahmed Khan, who had been held back after taking some

unaccustomed stick in his first four overs.

The leg spinner demolished the Spencer lower order, taking the last five wickets in just 17 balls. Spencer had collapsed from 180-2 and 225-5 to be all out for 238 after 52.4 overs. Khan finished with 5-33 off 7.4 overs, his second five wicket haul of the season, while Goodwin had kept the pressure on with 1-21 off nine overs.

Dulwich thus found themselves chasing a much lower target then had seemed likely, with at least 67 overs to get them.

They started positively as Parry hit 23 off 32 balls in an opening partnership of 29 in 7.3 overs with Tom Bishop. But Bishop and his new partner Karim Marcelle struggled to get the ball away, and the second wicket pair took 13 overs to add 23 runs before Bishop was out for 17, off 38 balls. Stand-in skipper Apoorv Wankhade

joined Marcelle and batted in typically aggressive fashion, scoring 48 off 46 balls, in a partnership of 70 in 15 overs, before falling to a stunning diving catch at point.

Marcelle and Goodwin added 18 before the former’s gritty innings came to an end, having made 43 off 119 balls, with the score on 140. His dismissal was followed by those of Khan (7), Kaif Ramzan (8), and newcomer Billy Collinson, who was unlucky to be run out without scoring when the bowler deflected a straight hit onto the stumps. Goodwin followed two overs later, having scored 27 off 63 balls, to make it 179-8 after 57 overs.

With victory now out of reach keeper Dan Damley-Jones and Watson-Smyth set themselves to bat out time. But apart from seven overs by the opening quickie Spencer had used spin throughout the

innings and had rattled through their overs. The 67 over mark was reached with half an hour’s playing time still remaining. The ninth wicket pair held out until the 69th over, when Watson-Smyth fell after resisting for 35 balls without scoring. Damley-Jones fell in the next over, having faced 47 balls for 8, to see Dulwich dismissed for 189 with 20 minutes to spare. The Spencer skipper Gus Grant had bowled a marathon spell of 34 consecutive overs, in which he took 3-61.

Dulwich took only five points from this game, and were overtaken by both Spencer and Malden Wanderers to slip to third place in the table.

This weekend, they will be hoping to return to winning ways when they have a home fixture against Cranleigh, who are currently fifth.

SPORT 29 Stuart Nethercott spent six years at Millwall

By Kiro Evans FOrMer MiLLWaLL defender Stuart nethercott has bravely opened up on his cancer scare after the discovery of a mole last summer.

The 51-year-old, who captained Millwall to the Division Two title in 2001, said he was left in a ‘blur’ after the diagnosis.

The cancerous mole was removed but Nethercott then faced further health complications after the treatment.

He received the all-clear in January this year and has urged others to be vigilant when it comes to their health.

Nethercott told the Wall Talk podcast: “Back in June or July 2023, I was playing a few charity games. I had a massage with a physio and [he spotted] the mole

NetherCott oPeNs uP oN health sCare on my leg and asked if I’ve had it looked at.

“I was going ‘nah, don’t be silly, it’s just there.’ He told me that he would get it checked, so I did it. Went through the system with the doctors, had it removed and then it’s a waiting game for the results.

“And then you’re called in and the results were cancerous. I was in the room with my wife and I was just in a blur. I was fazed, bleary-eyed, not even listening. It was one of those things where I thought ‘I’m going to fight this’.

“I went in for the operation on December 20, they done a biopsy on the area where the mole was and had an incision near my groin. It all went well.

I had the operation on the Wednesday, was out by the Thursday and then back home recuperating.”

Unfortunately for Nethercott, his ordeal was not over and he was left feeling “really rough” over Christmas while preparing the roast dinner. A rash had appeared near where the mole had been removed and by Boxing Day he was left with no choice but to check himself back into hospital, where he was put on antibiotics.

He said: “The staff there was really scarce and, I’m not going to knock the NHS, but it’s only when you go in there that you understand it’s a mess, it’s an absolute mess.

“The rash was getting worst and I was going ‘I’m in so much pain that something needs to be done’. Eight hours later they went in where the incision was and flushed this rash out.

“This is now the 29th of December and I’m stuck in hospital over New

Year’s. I’m getting all the WhatsApp messages from all the boys saying ‘Happy New Year’ and I was in hospital.

I didn’t want to ruin anyone’s Christmas or be a burden on anybody.

“I got out on January 2nd and now I was waiting for the results. On the 18th they came through and it was all clear.

I’ve got a few scars, more now then when I was playing.”

Nethercott, who made 227 appearances with Millwall over six years at The Den, said he wanted to share his story to remind others to prioritise their health.

He added: “If you see a mole or anything you think is not right, get it done. If it wasn’t for the physio and Mark Falco, the ex-Spurs player who played here who was pushing me… they’ve done me a right favour.”

All square in friendly affair

Romain Esse and Aidomo Emakhu have been in international action

By Kiro Evans aidOMO eMakHu and ireland under-21s drew 2-2 with romain esse’s england under-20s as the two young Millwall stars went head-tohead.

While their teammates continue to enjoy time off, both players have been in international action over the last week.

In a 2-2 friendly draw in Zagreb, Emakhu came off the bench as a second half sub after Ireland took an early lead.

But England roared back with a goal at the end of the first half before they scored again early in the second half.

A late equaliser by Ireland’s Armstrong Oxo-Flex saw the game end 2-2.

Last week, Emakhu scored during a 3-2 friendly win for Ireland over Croatia’s youth side.

It is his fourth goal for his country in the last year.

They are targeting European Championship qualification in the autumn.

Meanwhile, Esse came off the bench for the final 25 minutes of England U20s’ 2-1 friendly victory over Sweden last week.

Harris demands squad fitness

By Paul Green neiL HarriS says he expects Millwall’s squad return to Calmont road in decent shape later this month for the start of pre-season training.

All of the playing staff were sent away with fitness and nutritional advice at the end of last season to help them stay in shape during the summer.

And the expectation from the manager is it will enable his charges to get on with football preparations from day one rather than just slogging it out doing long running exercises.

Harris explained: “The players are

back on 26 June. It is quite a long off period this season with obviously the Euros taking place halfway through it.

“The players have had a recuperation time as I call it, where we ask them to take two to three weeks of staying off their feet by actually enjoying their holiday and family time.

“If they want to go out walking, or get round and about on a bike, then absolutely fine, but we ask them not to go too intense with what they do.

“Then they are given an offseason programme. Within that programme it starts low level and is ramped up over the next four to five weeks.”

The Lions chief added: “That means the plan is now when they come in on 26 June we are not expecting guys to turn up deconditioned having done nothing for an eight-week period like they used to do 25/30 years ago.

“Instead it means that those players when they walk back in are conditioned to almost start training immediately.

“That lead up period to the games then becomes not just about getting the players up to speed fitness wise, and just running around fields or in straight lines, it becomes football related drills immediately.

“There is a lot of sport science that goes into it.”

Neil Harris is looking forward to the start of pre-season

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By Kiro Evans neiL HarriS will return to former club Gillingham for the first time as Millwall’s preseason plans finally begin to take shape.

Matt Lawrence shares spirit of Lions’ dressing room and FA Cup woes

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By Kiro Evans Matt LaWrenCe believes the unique bond at the centre of Millwall’s squad from the early noughties was the key to the Lions’ success in that era.

The defender, now 49, was a major part of the teams that gained promotion to the second tier in 2001, reached the 2004 FA Cup Final and played in Europe.

It was a whirlwind period in Millwall’s recent history and helped create club icons who remain popular with fans to this day.

Lawrence, or ‘Shaggy’ as he was nicknamed by supporters, is convinced that the inimitable characters in the dressing room were the key behind Millwall’s memorable few years.

Speaking from America where he now lives, he told our paper: “The dressing room was fantastic. I’m sure

if I thought long and hard, I could come up with the name of someone I didn’t like but honestly nobody stands out right now as either a bad human or a bad footballer.

“I think I was really fortunate to walk into a good dressing room on all fronts.

Talent-wise of course but the talent can only come to the fore if you’ve got a really good dressing room and bonds as friends and colleagues and an appreciation of everyone’s talents.

“Not everyone is as good as Tim Cahill and not everyone can dribble as well as Paul Ifill and not everyone can save the ball like Tony Warner or score goals like Neil Harris but we each had our own individual assets that I think every other member of the squad appreciated. so I think that grew the team bond grew the team.

“I really mean it when I say I don’t think there’s a single player in those teams where if I saw them now and they came over to New York, I wouldn’t ask that we go out for a pint or a coffee.”

Friendly return for boss Harris

Matt Lawrence left Millwall in 2006 after 250 appearances for the club Along with being a determined bunch on the field, there were plenty of offfield antics that helped the team bond in the early 2000s.

While Lawrence claims they weren’t quite as off-the-wall as Wimbledon’s infamous Crazy Gang, he admitted plenty went on behind close doors that would raise eyebrows now.

He said: “The likes of Neil Harris are very outgoing and bubbly so yes there were many socks and shoes being cut up and that’s probably one of the very few things I can mention in public.

“Also let’s not forget the time - it was two decades ago when things were different off the pitch. Mobile phones and everything weren’t quite so out there and in your face. You could get away with a little bit more.”

Lawrence made 250 appearances across his six years at Millwall and was involved in the most famous game of the era.

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they reached the FA Cup Final, eventually losing 3-0 to heavy favourites Manchester United.

Lawrence said it took him several years to get over the disappointment of losing.

“Certainly for me it’s all about the semi-final because we won that game,” he said. “But I think that’s just being an athlete where you look at games you’ve won much more fondly than the ones you’ve lost. But looking back now, 20 years later, I can appreciate the FA Cup Final whereas I didn’t for many years.

“Yes it was a great occasion but who cares what the occasion is like if you lose? Now I think I’m a bit older and wiser and your mortality is starting to loom when you’re nearing 50 so I look back on that day with much more fondness than I did up until maybe five years ago.”

Read the full extended interview with Matt Lawrence as he remembers his Millwall career and the big characters he played alongside on News At Den+.

The Lions have confirmed they will go to Priestfield to take on the League Two club on Saturday July 13 in a game that will kick-off at 1pm.

The schedule is similar to a year ago when Millwall won 2-0 away at the Gills in a mid-July friendly, with Harris in the home dugout on that occasion.

Gillingham surprisingly sacked the 46-year-old head coach last October despite his side being just four points off the top of the league eleven games into the season.

Harris said last month that the ordeal was a “bizarre learning experience”.

Millwall are expected to announce more friendly fixtures in the coming days having last week also confirmed plans for a training camp in Europe in July.

Last week, Harris told our paper: ‘The club are in the process of thinking about releasing the preseason games schedule. I think we are pretty much done with sorting out fixtures now.

“We will be away towards the end of July in central Europe for a week of warm weather training where we will be playing opponents from different leagues and nationalities just to give us a different mix in pre-season.”

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