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lgBt figures hAve hit out At council over pride funding

Piers Greenlees, owner of The Rising and co-host of Southwark Pride

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Michael Zreika (foreground) on an outing organised by his group It’s Culture Innit, a social group for Gay, Bi and Trans men

By Robert Firth Local Democracy Reporter LOCAL LGBT figures have hit out at a south london council after it waited until a day before Pride month to tell them they had failed to win a single penny of £30,000 cash meant to support events for the community.

In February, Southwark Council announced local organisations could apply for up to £2,499 to put on events celebrating the LGBT community. But some local LGBT businesses and groups were

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left furious after they had their applications for cash turned down less than 24 hours before the first day of June, typically the main month for Pride celebrations.

Piers Greenlees, owner of LGBT boozer The Rising and co-host of Southwark Pride, applied for the full £2,499 from the council to help put on events during the local Pride on June 22. But after having his bid rejected by the council, the 27-year-old said he now faced footing the bill for the events out of his own pocket.

He said: “It feels completely ridiculous that the people

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New boozer The Rising, co-hosts of Southwark Pride, says it is now footing the bill for the main event who are organising the event [Southwark Pride] aren’t getting the funding to host it. And they only told us the day before Pride month started. It feels so poorly organised.

“It’s annoying because we are doing something for the whole community. It’s a public event and it’s a free event to attend. It seemed to be the right thing to do to offer to support people and now it seems like a token gesture because it has been so poorly handled.”

Michael Zreika, who runs It’s Culture Innit (ICI), a Southwark-

based social group for Gay, Bi and Trans men, was also left disappointed after the council turned down his application for cash.The 50-year-old had wanted to use the money to hold a fête promoting local LGBT groups in the borough, and to help cover theatre trips and days out for ICI members who are struggling financially.

He said: “I thought the Pride fund was to help and I feel let down. There’s lots of Gay men and Trans men who have anxiety and struggle to meet people. Our group allows them to get involved

and experience things that they wouldn’t normally.

“The [council’s] feedback said I didn’t include events in Southwark. But I did. I said step by step what I was doing. I just thought: they didn’t read the presentation. I don’t accept the reason they gave us really.”

Labour-led Southwark Council said 35 organisations applied for grants from the council’s Pride fund and that 19 of these were awarded money. Enquiries from the council’s Liberal Democrat opposition revealed that £76,390 was applied for in total from the local groups.

Southwark Council said an assessment panel, that included a resident of the borough, reviewed the bids against criteria including community impact and value for money.

Councillor Victor Chamberlain, leader of Southwark Liberal Democrats and one of the organisers of Southwark Pride, criticised the council for its handling of the process.

He said: “Letting applicants know if their events are being funded just one day before Pride month is ridiculous and amateurish. How are applicants supposed to plan and organise if they don’t know if they are getting any support?

“The £30,000 total on offer is measly in comparison to the number of applications.

Southwark needs to match the ambition and needs of our vibrant LGBTQ+ community.”

A council spokesperson said: “Sadly, we are not able to support every single bid, and therefore selected those applicants who made the best case for funding.

We sought to let successful and unsuccessful applicants know as soon as possible.

“We are committed to celebrating Pride and amplifying Southwark’s LGBT+ community all year around and will continue to explore additional funding opportunities in the future. In the meantime, we encourage businesses to explore alternative support options and partnerships to help make these events possible.”

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trAder went from A Building to A vAn And is now A success Toby started Plantain Kitchen with his mum in 2019 EXCLUSIVE

By Isabel Ramirez A FOOD trader from rotherhithe, who almost closed his business after he was struggling to pay rent, is now doing ‘great’ since he moved from a building to a van.

Up until a few months ago, Toby Oladokun had a food stall at Peckham Levels and was trading Monday-Sunday.

But now he says he makes more money selling his food at markets and festivals out of a van.

Toby started Plantain Kitchen with his mum in 2019 to bring West African cuisine to the masses.

The 31-year-old told us: “I would go out with my friends to venues like Box Park and we would never see West African food there.

“It was being represented in restaurants but not in casual street food.

“So we wanted to change that.”

Toby grew up on the Old Kent Road and now lives in Rotherhithe.

He blended his heritage (half-Nigerianhalf-Ghanaian) with simpler versions of what he grew up eating to create his menu.

All his dishes - chicken, oxtail stew and vegan red bean stew - are served on a bed of Jollof, which is rice cooked in a flavourful sauce of tomatoes, onions and aromatic spices.

Asked which Jollof he makes (alluding to the age-old debate between Ghana and Nigeria on who cooks the best version of the dish) Toby said: “We make Nigerian Jollof,” referring to the recipe that uses long-grain rice, as opposed to basmati.

He joked: “Everyone is happy - apart from the Ghanaians. Until they taste it.”

In 2021, he began trading at Peckham Levels - a gig he thought would elevate his brand to new heights.

However, business there was ‘not good’ which he claimed was due to a lack of

regular footfall in the building.

He said the lack of business meant he was unable to pay rent, which led him into some arrears. In February he was evicted from the building.

Peckham Levels said they were unable to comment on Toby’s situation, but wished him the best for his future.

On the issue of footfall, a spokesperson stated: “There is currently a national crisis in the arts and hospitality, with venues closing all around the country on a worryingly regular basis.

“Despite this, our monthly footfall figures so far this year compared to 2023 are 58% higher month on month.”

What was a stressful time for Toby and his partner, who was pregnant, he now says it was a ‘blessing in disguise.’

The dad-of-one is now urging other independent traders not to rush into ‘bricks and mortar.’

“I was really excited about getting a unit at Peckham Levels because being in a building is often associated with success - but that’s not always the case.”

He said he gets more business trading at Canada Water Market every Sunday, commenting: “It would take us three to four days to make the same money at Peckham Levels.

“You can put your business in a van and not have the other costs weighing you down.”

Customers who know and love Plantain Kitchen can catch them every Sunday now at Canada Water Market and on Thursdays at Tower Hill from 16 June.

He will also trade all summer at UK festivals - including Wireless, Pride London, KISStory and Uptown Festival in Blackheath, and Rally in Southwark Park.

“We’re coming back stronger and better than ever,” he added.

People can also �ind him on Deliveroo, where they deliver their food out of a kitchen space in Bermondsey.

Follow @plantainkitchen on Instagram for more.

Toby Oladokun, owner of Plantain Kitchen, His delicious Jollof bowls (Inset)

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eBerechi eze’s whole fAmily visit murAl on the uk’s most pAtrotic estAte in Bermondsey

By Isabel Ramirez

a mural of england’s eberechi eze, which was painted on the country’s ‘most patriotic estate,’ was visited by the footballer’s whole family.

Residents on the Kirby Estate in Bermondsey had the tribute done after the local hero, who plays for Crystal Palace, was called up for the Euro 2024 squad.

Chris Dowse, who lives there, said they were elated when his family surprised them with a visit on Friday (14 June.)

He told the News, “His mum and dad, his sister, his brother, his wife, some of his cousins and then a lot of his friends came down.”

“At one point there were about 40 cars parked on the estate.”

Although Eze couldn’t be there in person, they were able to speak to him from Germany.

“We Facetimed him,” he said, “it was pretty special.”

Residents of the Kirby beam with Eze’s family and friends.

A video posted online showed the humble 25-year-old midfielder reacting to the mural, commenting: “This is insane man. This is insane. Your picture is painted on a wall somewhere.

“Someone’s painted you. It’s in the ends as well! So that’s huge. My family are going to be out there taking a picture soon.

“Nah, grateful man. I feel like I’m representing the whole of south! That’s what it feels like, probably not, but it feels like I am, man.

“Glory to God, man, glory to God.” The new artwork, done by street artist Mr Meana in conjunction with Murwalls, is framed by an estate of hundreds of England flags.

Chris added that their long-time tradition of putting up flags was nearly

Eberechi Eze’s family at the Kirby scuppered by the cost of living crisis.

“We used to pay 33p for flags - now they’re £3 each.

“We were always gonna do something but we didn’t know if it could be the same this year.”

They are also raising money to get their park reopened. “We need £500 for the flags and any extra will go towards getting our park back. It’s been closed for 3 years.”

“I’m not expecting a penny from anyone.

By Isabel Ramirez over 800 operations, including 97 cancer treatments, had to be postponed following the cyber attack on southwark’s hospital trusts.

On Monday 3 June, a ransomware cyber attack was perpetrated, primarily affecting King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust.

Qilin, a Russian group of cyber criminals, is understood to be behind the attack.

As well as the operations, data for the first week after the attack (3-9 June) showed that across these two trusts, 700 outpatient appointments had to be rearranged.

Despite this, the majority of planned activity has continued to go ahead, with some specialities impacted more than others.

Trusts are adding weekend clinics in an attempt to ensure any procedures are rearranged as quickly as possible, including by adding extra weekend clinics.

The attack was perpetrated against Synnovis, a pathology laboratory which processes blood tests on behalf of several NHS organisations, mostly in Southeast London.

Gracefield Gardens, the Tessa Jowell Health Centre and Evelina London’s Children’s Hospital are also affected.

The government’s National Cyber Security Centre and NHS England’s

Eric Cantona spotted walking goat outside old school Bermondsey Eric Cantona, pictured, doing filming around Pages Walk

Cyber Operations team continue to work towards a solution.

Patients will be kept informed about any changes to their treatment by the NHS organisation caring for them. This will be through the usual contact routes including texts, phone and letters.

Any patient with a planned appointment at these Trusts, who has not been contacted, should attend their appointment as normal.

All unplanned services, including A&E services, are open as normal.

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is currently calling for O-positive and O-negative blood donors to book appointments in one of the 25 NHS Blood Donor Centres in England.

came along,” Chris added.

Chris said ‘when’ England gets to the final, they plan to have a big screen out and BBQs. Search ‘Kirby Estate’ on gofundme.com to donate to their fundraiser.

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By Herbie Russell eric cantona was spotted walking a goat outside an old-school Bermondsey boozer.

The former Manchester United striker was doing filming at The Victoria on Pages Walk on Thursday, June 13.

Eric is believed to have been participating in an advert that is hitting screens during the Euro 2024 tournament.

The pub is just a stone’s throw away from Millwall’s home ground, The Den. The towering French forward, turned

Goat photo - Creative Commons

Hospital cyber attack: over 800 operations postponed

But anything we do get is amazing.”

The estate has never been the same since a video went viral of their sea of England flags in 2018. That video has over 6.5 million views.

“We were doing it long before the fame

actor, enjoyed a glittering career in English football.

He scored 70 goals and bagged 56 assists in 156 appearances for Manchester United and Leeds.

Cantona’s charismatic presence and distinctive style on the pitch made him a fan favorite, earning him the nickname “King Eric.”

After retiring from football in 1997, Cantona transitioned to a successful acting career, starring in numerous films and television series.

His contributions to football were recognised in 2002 when he was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame.

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weekend of fun Borough businesses to host free family event

By Isabel Ramirez a free family fun day, featuring wacky races, choir performances and human tower stunts, is coming to se1 this weekend.

Now in its eighth year, the Great Get Together is part of a nationwide series of weekend activities inspired by the memory of the late Jo Cox MP – who was shot and stabbed by a man who “did not share her political views.”

The events are an attempt to bring the community together and prove what Jo famously said to be true, that ‘we have more in common than that which divides us.’

Taking place on Saturday 22 June from 11am, it will see several businesses in Borough link up for an all-day celebration.

“While we celebrate our diversity, what surprises me time and time again as I travel around the constituency is that we

are far more united and have far more in common than that which divides us,” the late Jo Cox MP said.

This year the event will also feature Pride in Southwark to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and heritage in the area.

Festivities will include an array of music from local groups, performances like the human tower stunt group (Castellers of London), as well as an afternoon of children’s activities.

The event will be officially opened by local resident Joyce who will be celebrating her 100th birthday this month and has lived all her life in Southwark.

Living Bankside, the official host, is working with local partners including Borough Market, Golden Hinde, Shakespeare’s Globe, Southwark Cathedral, Tate Modern and many more.

The event programme can be found online at: www. thegreatgettogetherSE1.org

Okinawa Day in Bermondsey

By Isabel Ramirez a free Japanese festival will return to Bermondsey, with eisa dance, music and cultural food celebrating the unique okinawa islands.

Okinawa Day, a yearly celebration of Japan’s southernmost region, is coming to The Blue Market on Saturday 22 June from

11am to 5pm.

The Okinawa island cluster once formed part of the Ryukyu Kingdom – which used to be its own country Karate originated in the region and visitors will witness a spell-binding demonstration of the famous martial art. Attendees can also expect musical performances from the London Okinawa Sanshinkai, guest performers from Europe and Japan, and craft stalls.

Mini-beach in Elephant

By Isabel Ramirez

a free family event in elephant and castle will include a minibeach, a penalty shoot-out with fulham fc and the chance to win a laptop.

Ark Globe Academy will host its annual summer fair this Saturday 22 June.

From 11am-2pm, there will be a range

of fun activities for kids and young people - like a cup and saucer ride, a planetarium, archery and a mini-beach to play on.

Kids can learn about wild science by interacting with a range of mammals, reptiles and amphibians, along with birds of prey. Plus visitors could get their hands on some high-ticket prizes in the raffle, including a bike, a laptop and a flat screen tv, along with up to £100 cash.

Pride March in Borough

By Herbie Russell southwark’s lGBtQ+ community will stage speeches, drag shows and performances following a march in celebration of Pride month this saturday.

Southwark’s Pride March will go from the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, on Hopton Street, to Borough Yards, Stoney Street on Saturday, June 22.

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, The official Pride in Southwark After-Party: Saturday, June 22, at The Rising SE1, a new queer focused pub in Elephant on Harper Road, SE1.

Windrush Day in Peckham

By Isabel Ramirez a GallerY is hosting a day of activities to mark the anniversary of windrush, with cooking classes and a film screening.

This Saturday (22 June) will be 76 years since the Empire Windrush docked in Tilbury in 1948, bringing Afro-Caribbean immigrants to the UK. Windrush Day is celebrated annually to honour the legacy

of the Windrush Generation and how they helped shape Britain.

At South London Gallery there will be a full day of events between 2pm-5pm for all ages, with cooking workshops, the chance to hear real stories from the time, family activities and a film screening curated by the SLG’s youth collective, the Art Assassins.

There will also be a drop-in advice service open by Windrush Justice Clinic throughout the afternoon.

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who is niko omilAnA And is the hit you tuBer ActuAlly stAnding to Be mp in Bermondsey?

By Isabel Ramirez

a YoutuBe prankster has confused the nation after his name appeared on the ballot to be running for mP in multiple places, including Bermondsey and old southwark.

they had received the information and were ‘liaising with the relevant authorities.’

Similarly, the North Yorkshire Police said “We have been made aware of a potential electoral matter”, which is being looked into.

Mr Omilana has been contacted for comment.

Niko Omilana (Twitter)

It is unclear whether it is the same candidate or different ones who have legally changed their names, but who is he and what does he want?

HOW WAS THIS (ALLEGEDLY) ABLE TO HAPPEN?

WHO IS NIKO OMILANA?

The YouTuber soared to fame online with his elaborate prank videos, which have included setting up fake restaurants to rival McDonald’s (Not McDonald’s), as well as Subway, Apple and Asda and recently sneaking into a banned country.

Aside from the fact he alone has nearly 10 million subscribers across his YouTube channels, he is a member of the creator group, Beta Squad, which also has 10 million.

He is known for finding loopholes in the system, for entertainment value.

In 2021 he ran as an independent candidate for London Mayor and impressively came 5th, collecting 2 per cent of the vote.

IS HE RUNNING AS AN MP FOR BERMONDSEY?

The name Niko Omilana was listed on the ballot as an independent MP in Bermondsey and Old Southwark, as well as in 10 other constituencies.

In a campaign video, Niko explained he chose to run in the current Prime Minister’s constituency of Richmond and Northallerton ‘to get Rishi out.’

He said he wanted to ‘completely remove him from the political world,’ commenting: “Rishi Sunak wants to send young people to war, so I’ve decided to declare war on the system,” referring to

the Tory pledge to introduce national service for 18-year-olds.

The 26-year-old went on to say in a video posted on X: “We attempted to run Niko Omilana in multiple places across the country, and somehow we managed to make it happen.”

As well as Bermondsey and Old Southwark and Richmond and Northallerton, a Niko Omilana is standing in Leeds South, Leeds East, Coventry South, North West Essex, Greenwich and Woolwich, Birmingham Perry Barr, Dundee Central, Stockton West and Ealing Southall.

He addressed his followers in the clip

by saying: “I need everyone to register to vote.”

There is even a website encouraging people to vote for Niko Omilana to be ‘the greatest Prime Minister of all time.’

In light of the news, a local MP candidate here in Bermondsey is not happy.

Councillor Rachel Bentley, Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for Bermondsey and Old Southwark responded: “Niko Omilana is clearly seeking publicity. This is Niko taking the Micko!

“I am not a spoilsport - but electoral law - only allows each individual to stand in one seat.

By Isabel Ramirez a doGGY daycare centre in Peckham is giving jobs to people in recovery from addiction and mental illness.

Paws & Pause has offered 47 trainee placements to date through its community employment programme.

Based in Brixton and Peckham, the organisation is crowdfunding to raise £6,000 so it can keep helping people get back into work after falling on hard times.

Paws & Pause founders, Jodie and Grace, started the business after working at a homeless charity.

They told us: “We started Paws & Pause with a vision to combine community care with dog care, inspired by our time working at St-Mungo’s

homelessness charity - where we saw first-hand how the presence of an animal could increase a person’s ability to connect, learn and feel confident.

They explained the benefits of working with the animals to people who have suffered from mental illness and feel ‘socially excluded.’

“Dogs can be a catalyst to engaging people living with mental health difficulties and substance use challenges as part of their recovery journey.

“We believe that the connection between dogs and humans is powerful and can act as a great motivator for engagement, change and self-reflection, enabling access to employment and further education for those too often socially excluded.”

Paws & Pause provides a place for

trainees to build on how to build and maintain employability within the daycare setting, alongside the dogs and professional team. The six-month programme combines hands-on experience in the doggy day care supported by 1-1 mentoring, employability and personal development workshops, team activities and the completion of a Workbook to complement each placement.

Those who give to the Crowdfunder will be entered into a raffle to win prizes such as two months’ free dog daycare, online dog training sessions, or organic doggy treat hampers.

Find the Crowdfunder online and give today, at https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/ paws-and-pause.

© Paws and Pause

doggy daycare is giving jobs to people in recovery

Adding that if he has registered to stand in more than one constituency: “He cannot be allowed to get away with this.

“I am fighting hard to win this seat for the Liberal Democrats and back from Labour. I want every vote cast here to change our MP to count - not to random publicity seekers or others.

“And clearly,” she said that if he has breached electoral rules and “remains on the ballot paper, there will be a very strong case for a successful election petition after July 4th to require the election in this seat to be re-run - without Mr Omilana on the ballot.”

The West Midlands Police have said

Each candidacy is registered under a different address and different people signed the nomination papers.

The Electoral Commission, which oversees elections in the UK, said: “We are aware that the same person has been nominated as a candidate in a number of constituencies at the general election.

“Candidates must confirm in their nomination papers that they are not standing in any other constituency.

“It is an offence for an individual to provide false information on nomination papers when applying to stand as a candidate, including to falsely confirm that they are not standing in another constituency.

“If that has occurred, it would be a matter for the police to consider.”

Under electoral law, Returning Officers must take the details provided in candidate nomination forms at face value, and accept the nomination if it meets the requirements. They do not have the power to investigate or research the information provided by the candidate.

Candidates do not need to show ID when submitting their nomination papers. The Commission added that whilst people can use ‘commonly used names,’ they must ensure it is a forename or surname that they commonly use.

It is an offence to give a false statement on a nomination form. The penalty could be a fine or a prison term of no more than six months.

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Graffiti scrawled on a Bermondsey war memorial has been branded “appalling” amid efforts to clear it up.

The tag appeared on a Bermondsey war memorial as the nation was mourning its war dead A Southwark Council spokesperson, said: “We were distressed to learn about this senseless act of vandalism and took immediate action as soon as we were alerted. Despite our best efforts, removal has proven difficult and we’ve had to take a more rigorous

Child wounded after playground collapses in East Dulwich The lunar halo was spotted in Camberwell on Sunday, April 14.

A parent shared these photos of a rotten timber frame that appears to have broken during the incident

Southwark Council said the graffiti had been particularly difficult to remove

process to remove the substance.

“Removal is still ongoing and will take a few weeks to complete. While we hope this is an isolated incident, we will be taking anti-graffiti measures to preserve the memorial going forward.”

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By Herbie Russell A child’s skull was visible through his wounded head after a playground collapsed in East Dulwich, his mum has said.

A rotten wooden frame reportedly broke in two, leaving tumbling kids “in tears” and needing hospital at the Goose Green play Bytreatment, Herbie Russell area on Friday, June 7.

Children south were reportedly seen Stunned Londoners playing seeing on the aunattended rubble reported bizarre optical several days after Southwark phenomenon in because the sky on Council(April failed 14). to clear it up.

Sunday Southwark has previously ‘Sun halos’ Council were snapped by pledgedpassers-by to audit and improve its gawping in Camberwell play spaces after three were named and Brixton. among The rareLondon’s event is‘saddest’. caused by light Londonwith Play,iceacrystals children’s charity, interacting contained play provision is an “easy” target in said high-flying cirrus clouds. for local making by cuts.the Steve Vonauthorities Heartel, amazed local mum, wished toGrove, remain 2pmA sighting onwho Camberwell anonymous, “I awas chatting said: “It’s real. I said: stopped woman in another mum looked thewith street and asked herand if sheI could

around and saw a pile of children and playground equipment on the floor.

“Kids ran away in tears and I saw my son with another parent and he was bleeding.”

She said her son’s skull was visible through a three-inch wound in his head.

The mum took him to King’s College Hospital after being told to wait forty minutes for an ambulance. see what I was looking at.

He suffered a concussion but has “Oddly, at first she said no. I showed since child up was her my recovered. photo andAnother then looked reportedly injured and received again.

She did see it.” hospital treatment.

The 61-year-old added: “My advice alerted is toParents look up atreportedly the sky we miss so Southwark Council to the incident much.” on the same dayhappens and a cordon The phenomenon when was erected clouds are veryaround high inthe thecollapsed sky so equipment. create ice crystals.

But as late as Sunday, children Sunlight, or moonlight, hits themwere to still areportedly seen playing create halo, the Met Office says.on the Ifrubble. the sunlight hits the ice crystals at “I want a particular angle, reassurance some light can that be playgrounds are “faint managed properly,” refracted causing colouration” thea noticeable mum said.rainbow.

“They use wood but and

if they can’t afford to manage them they should use steel.”

She claimed Peckham Rye Park’s playground was also in poor condition.

Parents often complain about the poor state of Southwark’s playgrounds.

Play areas on Bermondsey’s Kirby, Rouel Road and Abbeyfield estates were singled out in the ‘Saddest Playgrounds competition.

A commenter2024’ on the social media the Kirby residents siteOn NextDoor said: Estate, “Great photos!

I claimed £10,000 of council saw the sun halo but noticed funding it was to revamp theifdilapidated space, easier to see you wereplay wearing which is plagued with rust, sinkholes sunglasses.” and broken swings, was not enough.

Another said: “That is beautiful well A on spokesperson done capturing it.”for London Play previously said: “Councils do not The Met Office says: ”Halos happen havewe any statutory duty high to provide when have cloud really up in play so when -they arecrystals lookingand for the atmosphere it’s ice savings, provision is ansaid ‘easy’ the sun is play reflected on them,” a target. In these times of ongoing spokesperson for the Met Office.

The austerity, Southwark council is not majority of ice crystals are hexagonal.” alone in struggling to balance its budgets and push ing play down the priority list.”

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‘Appalling’ graffiti scrawled on Bermondsey war memorial during D-Day commemorations

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By Herbie Russell

The mindless defacement appeared in the same week that people across Britain remembered the sacrifices made during the D-Day landings.

Southwark Council said removing the tag had “proven difficult” and a “more rigorous process” would be needed to remove the substance.

The graffiti on the Albert McKenzie VC Memorial on Tower Bridge Road was spotted by local Lib Dem councillor Adam Hood on Thursday, June 6.

Albert McKenzie was a First World War seaman from Walworth who received a Victoria Cross for his role in the famous Zeebrugge raid of St George’s Day 1918.

Cllr Chamberlain, who is the leader of Southwark’s Liberal Democrat opposition, said “whoever did it should be ashamed of themselves”.

He added: “However, more concerning is the complete lack of urgency shown by Southwark Council to clean it up.”

Cllr Chamberlain also said the St Saviours War Memorial on Borough High Street was being mistreated, with e-bikes allowed to pile up around it.

“This shows a deeply worrying lack of understanding of the sacrifices made by our veterans and service people from the council,” he said.

Albert McKenzie, who lived in Shorncliffe Road, off Old Kent Road, saw many of his comrades killed on April 23, 1918.

The British attack aimed to block the harbour of Zeebrugge to stop enemy ships gaining control of the English Channel.

The raid was a total failure. While many of his comrades died, McKenzie saw off several enemy troops, suffering severe wounding in the process.

The memorial, fundraised by Paul Keefe of the Stansfeld Oxford and Bermondsey Club, was unveiled in October 2015.

The monument was damaged within days, with scratch marks on its side described as “terrible”.

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By Robert Firth Local Democracy Reporter Peckham is unrecognisable in fresh photos showing a glimpse of plans for the town centre’s future.

Developer Berkeley has released the high quality images ahead of it submitting proposals to Southwark Council to demolish and redevelop the Aylesham Centre and a Morrisons store.

The pictures show multi-storey apartments above shops overlooking Rye Lane and a courtyard with smartlooking eateries surrounded by blocks of apartments. Other images first released in May by Berkeley show an aerial view of the plans and a glimpse of the replacement Morrisons supermarket wedged between blocks of flats.

Architects dRMM have designed the latest plans, which would see around 878 homes built on a site near to Peckham Rye Station.

A total of 25 per cent of the homes would be available at the cheapest social rents New shops and restaurants and public space would also be created as part of the plans, which would see 13 new buildings up to 20 storeys high built. Previous plans by architects Sheppard Robson to construct 1,050 homes on the site in buildings up to 27 storeys high were opposed by Southwark Council.

A petition set up by a group called Aylesham Community Action (ACA) opposing the latest plans has attracted 3,860 signatures on change.org. ACA is demanding that at least 50 per cent of flats in the development are social housing.

Berkeley is due to submit a planning application to Southwark Council in summer. If the proposals are approved, work on the first stage of the redevelopment is due to begin in 2025 and complete by 2029.

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Aerial view of Peckham showing the planned buildings The new Morrisons store is due to open in the same year and will include 140 basement parking spaces. The Aylesham Centre will remain open until the beginning of the second phase of development in 2030.

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One of the photos shows apartments towering over Rye Lane

Soul singer Celeste to perform free set at Tate Modern

New images of Peckham Town Centre plans revealed

CGI of new Morrisons store wedged between apartment blocks

By Herbie Russell Soul singer-songwriter Celeste will perform a free set at Tate Modern blending vocals with visual art this month.

The event will take place across the gallery’s South Tank and Blavatnik Building from 7pm till 9.30pm on Friday, June 28. Free tickets will become available online at 2pm the same day hours before the show begins.

The award-winning singer will perform a unique set alongside USbased artist Anthony McCall’s dramatic 16mm projector.

The performance will reflect on Celeste’s deep relationship with visual

art, immersing audiences in a theatrical experience.

Celeste said: “It is an honour to collaborate with Anthony McCall.

Being able to perform my songs in an unconventional way and in such an immersive space, affords me the freedom and fortune of articulating my creative ambitions directly to audiences.

“Translating raw and human expressions are most impactful up close and in person, which Anthony’s work very much reflects. Galleries partly exist to encourage us to congregate and appreciate the value of real-life encounters.

“Both music and art offer personal and sensory experiences, allowing us to walk

away with profound realisations of our own realties and shared existences.”

The concert is part of Tate Modern Lates, which offers visitors free evenings of art, music and film once a month.

Attendees without a ticket will still be able to watch McCall’s animated lines come to life in the film Five Minute Drawing and hear from a host of voices who have drawn inspiration from his pioneering experimental works.

Other ticketless activities include DJ sets from Global Roots, a social space to meet like-minded creatives and drawing desks.

Visit the Tate Modern website from 2pm on June 28 to be in with a chance of grabbing a ticket to Celeste’s performance.

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Summer at the Southbank Centre This year’s summer season at the Southbank Centre, You Belong Here, from Saturday 29 June – Sunday 8 September, is a beacon of welcome for everyone, packed with vibrant and diverse performance, poetry, talks, art, music and family fun.

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The season is inspired by the unsung explorers and cultural trailblazers celebrated in the Hayward Gallery exhibition Tavares Strachan: There Is Light Somewhere, and takes its name from one of Strachan’s text-based neon sculptures. The exhibition, from Tuesday 18 June – Sunday 1 September, is the first mid-career survey of the New York-based, Bahamian artist. Don’t forget, under-12s go free, and under-30s can get tickets for just £8 Tuesdays – Fridays and after 5pm on Saturdays.

Outside the gallery, discover spectacular free public art inside and outside the venues, each connected to the theme of the summer season and ready to welcome you to the site. Plus, don’t miss the return of everyone’s favourite interactive summer fountain Jeppe Hein's Appearing Rooms.

On weekends, the outdoor Riverside Stage hosts free events with some of our city’s most exciting artists and collectives representing local and global communities, including AZEEMA, Counterpoints Arts, ESEA unseen, FLAWA, Just Vibez and SOUNDS LiKE CHAOS curating live music, performance, dance, fashion and more. Kicking things off is NAZAR on Saturday 29 June, a joyous party celebrating Pride in London featuring DJs from the SWANA and South Asian communities. JAZZ RE:FEST also returns to the Southbank Centre on Saturday 20 July. Come and join in as our artists and collectives create spaces for conversation, connection and community-building throughout the summer

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Fantastic performances will entertain the whole family, from the joyous circus show Afrique en Cirque from Wednesday 24 – Sunday 28 July, spectacular new musical Frankie Goes to Bollywood from Wednesday 31 July – Sunday 18 August, and the enchanting show Home for little ones on Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 July. This production is inspired by creator Anastasiia Liubchenko’s personal story. She left her house in Ukraine to find a new home in the Netherlands.

In the literature and talks programme, celebrate the 100th birthday of iconic writer James Baldwin with an entire day of conversations on Sunday 21 July.

Plus, there will also be thought-provoking events from celebrated writers David Olusoga, Kelechi

 Riverside Stage. Photo by Paul Gilbey

Okafor, Sathnam Sanghera and more.

While you’re here, there’s a feast of food and drink pop-ups to enjoy, and why not also visit London’s very own secret garden on top of the Queen Elizabeth Hall to soak up the sunshine.

It’s set to be a summer to remember, celebrating what makes all of us belong at the one-of-a-kind Southbank Centre.

Find out more at www.southbankcentre.co.uk/summer

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By Robert Firth

Local Democracy Reporter the fourth southwark school in two years will shut its doors due to a drop in demand for places.

Councillors rubber stamped the closure of Comber Grove Primary School in Camberwell at a cabinet meeting today Monday, June 17.

Labour-led Southwark Council took the decision to close the school after falling pupil numbers left the school with 100 spaces to fill.

If the school on Comber Grove had remained open, 42 per cent of places would have been empty.

Southwark, like other inner London boroughs, is suffering from a crisis of falling pupil numbers and has identified at least 16 schools at risk of closure. The capital is predicted to experience a fall in demand of about 7,900 places for the first years of primary and secondary over the next four years.

Last year, Coburg Primary School in Walworth closed and merged with Camelot Primary School Townsend Primary School, also in Walworth, closed its doors at the end of the 2023/24 academic year.

A third school in the borough, St Francesca Cabrini Primary School in Forest Hill, shut at the end of the 2022

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school year.

Councillor Jasmine Ali, cabinet member for education, said Southwark was suffering from a ‘demographic toxic shock’ due to the plummeting number of school-age kids in the borough.

She said: “It started with the issue of Brexit and as we’ve seen, the increase in house prices, the dramatic fall in birth rate, means we just don’t have enough children to fill our schools.

“Last year we had 30 per cent of families leaving London. Today it’s 35 per cent.”

Neither the head teacher, chair of governors nor any parents from the school attended the cabinet meeting at the council’s Tooley Street headquarters where the closure was approved. Cllr Ali said their absence didn’t mean they hadn’t been ‘completely engaged’ by the council about the proposals Parents had previously set up a petition against the school’s closure and held a rally opposing the plans outside the council’s offices.

The council said all pupils at Comber Grove Primary School will be able to secure a place at a good or outstanding local school. A decision on the future of the school building has yet to be made.

Cllr Kieron Williams, leader of Southwark Council, said: “Obviously

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Pensioners to question candidates at hustings

By Isabel Ramirez Pensioners in southwark have the chance to ask hopeful mPs how they will help them if elected on July 4th.

Parents gathered with placards outside Comber Grove Primary School in November last year it’s something we take very seriously.

The proposal, we take it with a very heavy heart. We’ve seen a large reduction in the number of young children in our city over recent years and that’s led to us having more

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“I know the team has been working very hard to ensure we keep all of our schools strong and to work out the best way to do that. These proposals are part of that work.””

The General Election Hustings is being hosted by Southwark Pensioners’ Action Group (SPAG) in Camberwell.

There will be representatives present from the five largest parties - Labour, Conservatives, Liberal Democrats, Greens and Reform - to answer people’s burning questions.

The aim is to help older people in Southwark make an informed vote on Thursday 4 July.

SPAG is an established group, raising awareness and campaigning on issues that affect the health and independence of older people.

When: Friday 21 June, from 2pm4.30pm Where: Denmark Hill Community Centre, Blanchedowne, SE5 8HL Register your attendance on 02077084556 or at info@ southwarkpensioners.org.uk

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Historic tunnels used by Londoners to shelter in during Blitz set to become brand new cultural attraction - with James Bond-themed exhibitions

The Kingsway Tunnels were originally built to provide protection from the Blitz

By Ben Lynch Local Democracy Reporter Historic tunnels beneath the City of London and Camden are a step closer to becoming the capital’s latest ‘cultural destination’, with James Bondthemed exhibitions among the experiences in the pipeline.

The City of London Corporation on Tuesday June 11 approved plans to reimagine the Kingsway Tunnels, which run under High Holborn and were originally built in 1942 as an air raid shelter to provide protection from the Blitz.

Over the years, the 8,000 square metres of tunnels were put to uses including providing a home to the British spy organisation Special Operations Executive, becoming a Public Record Office, and serving a protected telephone exchange during the Cold War, with the ‘hot line’ between the White House and the Kremlin running through. They were decommissioned in 1990.

Planning documents, filed by applicant The London Tunnels, lay out plans to turn the site into a space delivering a combination of permanent educational facilities and exhibition spaces, plus an

The plans include a new underground bar underground bar.

The submission details how a ‘History and Heritage’ section would “curate the history of the site through a historic timeline by displaying the retained and restored telecommunications equipment alongside other findings and historical assets, engaging visitors in their exploration”.

It adds the tunnels may also be used to host medium term exhibitions on themes ‘such as James Bond’, due to author Ian Fleming referencing the

tunnels in the series’ first book.

If realised, the space is expected to be able to accommodate hundreds of people at a time, with an estimated £60-£80 million of additional expenditure in the area per year.

Free visits are also to be offered to London schools, with a minimum of 40 children expected each week.

At yesterday’s meeting, Angus Murray, Chief Executive at The London Tunnels, described the proposal as “a restoration of an existing asset, saving this particular asset, and that was part

of our inspiration four years ago”.

He added the site has a ‘tremendous story’ to be told through the revamp, including that of the London Blitz, which would deliver financial benefits and align with the City’s local plans, such as the City Plan 2040 and Destination City.

Concerns about potential bottlenecking due to the expected visitor numbers and the impact of transport were among those raised by members. The applicant’s team however assured the committee the visits are intended to be staggered with timed tickets, and that modelling has shown the estimated two million customers a year across the City and Camden to be appropriate.

The minimum of 40 free tickets for children per week was quizzed by Deputy Marianne Fredericks, who proposed a motion in a bid to push the applicant to commit to more places.

Committee Chair Deputy Shravan Joshi was among those to say he would not back the motion, with Deputy John Edwards also saying: “This is absolutely ridiculous. It’s not the function of this committee to do that. I don’t like this motion, I don’t like any of these kinds of motions.”

Deputy Fredericks however defended the benefits for young

people, telling members: “It is about education. And the only way we can educate is to ensure that people get these trips free. For the majority of people, they won’t be able to enjoy these visits unless there are free spaces, and for children at school that’s really important.”

The motion was split when put to members, though failed following Deputy Joshi casting the deciding vote. The proposed application was approved unanimously.

Following the meeting, Deputy Joshi said: “I am incredibly excited by these plans and hope that LB Camden feels the same way. At the City of London, we are delivering a thriving, sustainable Square Mile, through a combination of business growth and celebration of our local heritage. The new and exciting heritage, arts and culture activity that this scheme has the potential to deliver, will enliven the local streets and venues.

“As we work to transform the Square Mile into a seven-day-a-week destination, developments like the one proposed for the Kingsway Tunnel site will become global attractions for a variety of visitors, which are projected to rise substantially.”

Camden Council is due to hear the application in July.

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By Herbie Russell A man who secretly removed his condom during sex has been jailed for four years and three months.

Guy Mukendi, from Stockwell, was having consensual sex but took off the condom without his victim’s knowledge.

Non-consensual condom removal is sometimes referred to as ‘stealthing’ and is classified as rape under English and Welsh law.

The 39-year-old was sentenced at Inner London Crown Court on Thursday, June 13.

A report of sexual assault against a young woman in Brixton was first made on May 9, 2023.

Met Police officers worked closely with the victim to secure the conviction, described as a “milestone case”.

Officers obtained screenshots of messages from Mukendi in which he apologised for removing the condom.

He explained it was because he had not had sex in a long. Police said Mukendi later deleted the messages.

Officers also gathered forensic evidence with the help of the victim which helped to secure the conviction of Mukendi, who was found guilty by a jury on April 2.

DC Jack Earl, who led the investigation, said: “Throughout this investigation Mukendi denied any wrongdoing, but our officers built a compelling case against him to leave no doubt in the jury’s mind.

“We were dedicated to securing justice for the victim and will continue to raise awareness that this crime is a

jailed for secretly removing condom during sex form of rape.

“The victim did the right thing to call the police straight away and her bravery should not be overshadowed.

If you have been a victim of sexual violence and not yet reported it – please contact your local police service and we will do all that we can to help and bring

Convicted: Guy Mukendi

Teachers have been gathering outside the school in protest

By Herbie Russell Teachers at a £24,000-a-year Dulwich private school have suspended strike action pending a currently “unknown” offer.

you justice.”

The Met said prosecutions for stealthing were “very rare due to under-reporting”.

Killed over an e-bike: teenager convicted of the ‘senseless’ murder of young father in Peckham Convicted: Yusuf Kallon

Rohan Trotman was killed for his e-bike

By Herbie Russell A man who killed a young father for his e-bike in Peckham has been convicted of murder.

Yusuf Kallon, nineteen, stabbed Rohan Trotman to death in a “senseless attack” in June last year.

The self-confessed “career criminal”, who is from Peckham, planned to escape to Sierra Leone after the murder.

Kallon was convicted of murder and two counts of robbery on Monday, June 3.

Detectives say a second man involved in the killing fled the UK before police could arrest him.

The court heard how Rohan, 26, was

cycling home from Croydon on his new electric bike on the evening of Sunday, June 25.

Kallon and another man attacked him on Gordon Road, leaving Rohan bleeding from multiple wounds on the street. He died the next day in hospital.

A jury heard how detectives proved Kallon dumped his phone shortly after the murder.

Officers also spent hundreds of hours trawling through CCTV footage to identify him as a suspect.

Detectives also revealed that Kallon had made desperate plans to flee the country.

He made credit card payments to a holiday company in Spain, booked a flight to Sierra Leone and paid for a

new fast-tracked passport.

Officers arrested and charged Kallon with murder, two counts of robbery and possession of an offensive weapon within two weeks of the murder.

The court heard that Kallon’s accomplice fled the UK before police could link him to the murder and make an arrest.

Both had committed a robbery earlier that day, shortly before the murder, stealing a motorbike from the Waterloo area, police said.

Kallon was found guilty of murder and two counts of robbery but found not guilty of possession of an offensive weapon. He will be sentenced on June 28.

Detective Chief Inspector Laurence

Teachers at £24,000-a-year Dulwich private school suspend strike action

Smith, who led the investigation, said: “Rohan was a much loved son, partner, and brother. Put simply, he was killed

by Kallon for his new electric bike in a senseless attack that has devastated a family.

“I am glad that the jury saw through Kallon’s lies, and I would like to thank my team for their diligent work which allowed clear and incontrovertible evidence to be shown in court.

“My thoughts and condolences remain with Rohan’s family, and I hope they can find some small measure of comfort in Kallon’s conviction.”

Rohan’s mother, Debra, said: “I would like to thank the exemplary efforts of the police in bringing Kallon to justice.”

James Allen’s Girls School (JAGS), winner of The Sunday Times’ London Independent School of the Year 2024, has faced four days of pickets since May 22.

The dispute has been over ‘low pay awards’ and changes to teachers’ pensions.

Roughly 50 teachers and some support staff staged strikes on May 22 and June 5 and 6.

But a teacher today (Wednesday, June 12) told Southwark News that teachers had paused industrial action.

The National Education Union (NEU), representing staff, previously said its members had “had enough” of being offered “second-class” conditions.

The NEU and teachers have declined to say how much JAGS teachers earn, saying they do not have information regarding median salaries.

But they say pay awards have been 10 per cent below inflation since 2019 – significantly less than the school’s top earners.

Staff also claim they have been asked to “subsidise” their employer’s contributions.

Teachers wishing to stay in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) are reportedly being offered a 1.3 per cent pay award – 3.7 per cent lower than those agreeing to join an alternative scheme.

Some have also questioned how JAGS can afford to build a brand new pre-preparatory facility but not give better pay awards.

Defending the school, a JAGS spokesperson said: “In recent years, the spiralling costs of the TPS have been a growing concern in the independent sector.

“Following the last valuation, the employer’s contribution rate leapt from 23.68 per cent to 28.68 per cent and this increase poses a significant financial risk to the school.

“In our efforts to reflect the high esteem in which we hold our staff members we have offered a generous alternative pension scheme as well as offering teaching staff the opportunity to remain in the TPS going forwards if they wish to do so.”

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hundreds of riBBons to go up in honour of loved ones who hAve died in south london

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By Isabel Ramirez

hundreds of ribbons will go up to honour loved ones who have died in south london.

Every year, St Christopher’s Hospice invites anyone who has lost someone to join the celebration - which will take place over two days this July.

The Sydenham-based hospice provides end-of-life care to people from five boroughs including Southwark.

Each ribbon, with the name of a loved one, represents a life loved and fondly remembered.

They are then hung on the tree in the hospice’s gardens - either at the Caritas House site in Orpington on 10 July or at the Sydenham site on 11 July.

Christine Davies, Head of Fundraising at St Christopher’s Hospice, said: “Our colourful and vibrant Remembering with Ribbons events are always so heartwarming as hundreds of people from across South London come into our beautiful gardens to celebrate loved ones who have died.”

“By remembering your loved one you are also supporting the hospice and helping us

Brixton venue to pump ‘smell of cut grass’ into crowds at Euro 2024 screenings

By Isabel Ramirez

to provide care for someone else and their family and friends at the end of life.”

Anyone wishing to dedicate a ribbon can do so online here.

Please join them and tie your ribbon any time between 11am and 7pm

When: Wednesday 10 July + Thursday 11 July Where: Caritas House, Tregony Road, Orpington, BR6 9XA (10 July); 51-59 Lawrie Park Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 6DZ

‘south london’s Best roti spot’ still fighting to get telecom Boxes removed twelve yeArs on

a venue in Brixton will be pumping the ‘smell of cut grass’ at its screenings of the euros, so people feel like they’re at the real games.

For those who can’t get tickets to Germany, where this summer’s European championship is being held, Electric Brixton has ‘the next best thing.’

They will show every England game

with a twist: a 4D viewing experience complete with pre and post-game DJs and Bratwurst.

Scent machines with diffusion technology will mist ‘bespoke, longlasting fragrances like freshly cut grass’ into the watch zone.

The live music venue has room for over 1700 fans.

Where: Electric Brixton, Town Hall Parade, Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1RJ Book tickets online at electricbrixton. uk.com

Umana Yana in the shadow of the telecom boxes

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By Isabel Ramirez owners of a caribbean restaurant in herne hill, once dubbed ‘south london’s best roti spot’, say since five telecom boxes were put up right outside 12 years ago, their business has ‘never recovered.’

Umana Yana, on Croxted Road, has been in the shadow of the boxes since 2012, which completely block the view of the restaurant from the street.

Restaurant owner, Debbie Monfries

(pictured) has campaigned for years to get the boxes removed, claiming their business has ‘suffered’ because people driving by can’t see their shop.

“We don’t have footfall here as you’d see up in other parts of London,” Debbie told us.

“So, we depend on the passing trade which is mainly the cars, buses and lorries.”

She explained that before the boxes were erected, people would pass ‘blow their horn and place an order’ and then go around the block and collect it.

“Even the bus drivers would do that,”

she said.

“But now, no one sees us – unless you’re on top of a double-decker bus.”

As her sales shot down, ‘South London’s best roti place’, ran into financial struggle.

The boxes were installed by media giants Virgin Media, O2 and Vodafone, who have all refused to move them.

Local MP Helen Hayes has supported her throughout the campaign. Two years ago, she wrote to Virgin Media appealing to relocate the boxes. Virgin Media responded that it would be ‘too expensive’ to do.

She has promised to raise the issue in

Parliament if re-elected on July 4th.

It is thanks to some loyal customers who have been won over by Debbie’s smile and tenacity, that she has been able to stay afloat this long.

They have helped her hold fundraisers to help get her legal help and pay her skyhigh electricity bills.

“But now that cost of living is getting higher – we can’t keep up anymore,” she said.

As the business straddles two boroughs, Lambeth and Southwark councils have shifted responsibility to the other, leaving Debbie and her

husband Junior on their own.

Now Debbie says she worries for their futures. “I don’t have a pension or anything. This is all my investment, for me and my family.”

“That’s why we need everyone to help us to get these people to move these boxes.”

For now, she is raising money for new cooking equipment to ‘halve her electricity bills.’

You can help Debbie by donating to her crowdfunder by searching ‘Help offset our carbon footprint and help a local business’.

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sixteen schools in southwArk wAnt to BAn smArtphones until yeAr 10

new play about east street market in the ‘50s is coming to southwark playhouse

East St Market back in the day (Southwark Council)

By Isabel Ramirez a new play, which tells the story of the buzzing east street market in the 1950s, has a four-night theatre run this June.

By Isabel Ramirez a GrouP of secondary schools in southwark, including in Bermondsey and dulwich, are urging for a ban on smartphones until Year 10.

This comes as headteachers from sixteen schools across the borough noted the ‘negative impact’ smartphones and social media were having on pupils.

Mike Baxter, Head of The City of London Academy in Bermondsey, proposed the plan which will introduce ‘higher sanctions’ for kids caught with smartphones than if they had a traditional phone.

It is hoped this will phase out their usage for all children younger than Year 10, when they are ‘less prone’ to becoming addicted, to improve mental health, tackle bullying and reduce screen time.

In May, a report from the House of Commons Education Committee revealed a 52 per cent increase in children’s screen time between 2020 and 2022.

Other studies link social media addiction with poorer mental health, especially in young girls who tend to

use their phones for longer periods.

Gizlé Landman, Headteacher at allgirls Harris Academy Bermondsey, told us: “The research out there, particularly on girls, is alarming.

“The younger they are the more prone to being addicted they are.”

She said the ban was not to be ‘unkind’ but to support pupils’ wellbeing. “When you get to year ten you have more cognitive resilience and it gives us time to educate kids on the dangers.”

In all sixteen schools taking part, there are already bans on phone usage during school hours. “It is more of an issue outside of school,” she said.

Ms Landman added that although the new policy won’t be enforced until September, parents are already ‘thanking them.’

Asked how they would react to pushback if kids know the policy doesn’t apply to older children: “There are different layers of what you’re allowed to do in school when you’re a senior.

“Our prefects are the older girls, and our sixth form can wear more casual clothes - for example.”

As well as higher sanctions, the group will be helping pupils and families understand the “well-documented downsides of smartphones and social

media use amongst young people.”

So far, 13,000 kids in Southwark will be affected by these measures.

The headteachers are trying to get local primary schools on board too - where it is believed that kids as young as five have access to a smartphone.

THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS HAVE SIGNED UP TO THE PLAN: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Ark All Saints Academy Ark Globe Academy Ark Walworth Academy Harris Academy Bermondsey Harris Academy Peckham Harris Boys Academy East Dulwich Harris Girls Academy East Dulwich Sacred Heart Catholic School South Bank University Academy St Michael’s Catholic College St Saviour’s and St Olave’s St Thomas the Apostle School The Charter School Bermondsey The Charter School East Dulwich The Charter School North Dulwich The City of London Academy,

The People’s Company presents ‘Once Upon a Market,’ at Southwark Playhouse, Borough - centred around one of London’s oldest, largest and busiest markets.

East Street Market, just off Walworth Road, opened in 1880 and is still going today.

Directed by Mary Hayden, the play is set in the year 1952, soon after the death of King George VI on the eve of Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation.

The people working and living on East Street have mixed feelings about the monarchy, and they’re letting it be known.

When the mysterious miracle worker Ras Prince Monolulu returns to East Street after several years away, their ideas about royalty and identity are challenged by his unique larger-than-life philosophy.

Ras Prince Monolulu (26 October 1881 – 14 February 1965), was a horse-racing tipster – someone who gave information about the likely winner of the race to people, in exchange for money – on East Street Market in Walworth and Petticoat

Lane in East London.

He has been described as ‘something of an institution’ on the British racing scene from the 1920s until his death.

He was particularly noticeable for his brightly coloured clothing; as a tipster, one of his best-known phrases was the cry “I gotta horse!”, which was subsequently the title of his memoirs.

Monolulu was one of the first black people to appear on British television.

He went on to become an international celebrity.

Taking inspiration from the reallife Prince Monolulu, the play aims to showcase a world where the storyteller is king and magic can be found on every street corner.

The People’s Company is an open and inclusive theatre company founded by John Whelan and based at Southwark Playhouse.

They aim to give local people a voice in their community, empowering creativity and giving members a space in Southwark’s creative scene. It is free to join and accepts locals of all skill levels.

When: Wednesday 26 - Saturday 29 June at 7:30 pm Where: Southwark Playhouse Borough, 77-85 Newington Causeway, London, SE1 6BD Book tickets: southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/ productions/once-upon-a-market

Bus stop left mangled in East Dulwich

By Herbie Russell a Bus stop has been mangled reportedly after a vehicle crashed into it in east dulwich.

A local resident said the incident took place on East Dulwich Road on Sunday morning (June 9).

Southwark News has not confirmed these details. The Met Police said it would not comment on “collisions with street furniture”.

Photos show the battered bus stop covered in tape and fenced off from the public.

Southwark Council has been approached for comment.

East St Market back in the day (Southwark Council)

London Ambulance Service could not find a record of the incident.

OPINION 19

UK’s ‘most patriotic estate’ needs cash to keep flying the flag for England

B

ermondsey’s Kirby Estate has gained a lot of attention for covering itself in England flags whenever the country plays - but with money tight, it nearly didn’t happen this year.

For twelve years, the Kirby Estate has been wrapped in England flags every cup season.

But in 2018, they were launched into the spotlight after a video of the sea of red and white went viral and they were featured by every main news outlet.

Now in the lead-up to any football tournament, it’s certain you’ll see them splashed across the media ‘flying the flags.’ They have become known as the UK’s ‘most patriotic estate.’

With all this fame, many were shocked to hear they were struggling to put up their usual display this year, ahead of the European championships.

One of the residents, Chris Dowse, told us the price of the flags had gone up by 800 per cent - once costing just 33p each, now £3.

Despite feeling the pinch, they continue to keep the tradition alive, although there are fewer flags than usual this year. Reluctantly they started a crowdfunder to raise £500 to buy more, as over the years they’ve become worn. Up until now, it’s all come from their pockets.

Chris said any extra money they get will go towards their park, which fell into disrepair three years ago and has proven too expensive to get sorted.

Kirby’s affinity for this country has always been strong. According to an 85-year-old, Peter Wisby, who grew up on the estate in the ‘40s and ‘50s, it ‘has always had an English element.’

The estate was built in the late ‘30s, when the local MP Alfred Salter embarked on a radical slum clearance to improve health and living conditions for the area’s dockers and factory workers.

Photos from as far back as 1945 show English flags in the background.

But it’s not just England they support. The News heard the people who organise the flags go around each flat before a tournament to ask what country they are from to make sure everyone’s flag is represented.

So alongside the George Cross, you’ll see Colombian, Nigerian and Spanish flags too for instance. In a place where most people don’t know their neighbours, Kirby embodies a community spirit that is reminiscent of a time before.

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20 ARTS

what’s on

in Southwark

Outsider not Offsider - Ed Gray at the Euros As Scotland and England both hope for success in the UEFA Euro 24 competition so the art exhibition Shut Up and Stick to Football opens in Covent Garden, writes Michael Holland...

This group show is not to glamourise the ‘Beautiful Game’ but to look beyond the goal celebrations and bling of overpaid footballers and scrape the mud from the studs and reveal the connection between politics and our national game.

The show’s title comes from when the England team took the knee as a show of solidarity against racism but were booed by those purporting to be England fans. Then, instead of getting behind the players, right-wing politicians said they should ‘shut up and stick to football’.

Eleven artists have been picked to portray their take on football; a diverse team who can all bring something different to the arena: Darren Cullen, Emmely Elgersma, Jamie Holman, Dion Kitson, Dominic from Luton, Conor Rogers, Janette Parris, Mark Wallinger, Foka Wolf, and Wankers of the World.

A squad that includes a Turner Prize winner and subversive street artists, as well as those who will always portray the current political landscape in their art if there is a need. And there usually is.

But I was there to see Southwark artist Ed Gray, whose ‘Still Dreaming: Olympic Way Wembley Euro 2021’ is in the exhibition.

In the warm up I asked the artist how he got involved: ‘I was asked by the curator, Wankers of the World, to submit a painting about football for an exhibition exploring the relationship between politics and football, to coincide with Euro 2024.’

His painting is a scene from the Euro 2020 final between England & Italy (played post-lockdown in 2021).

Gray sketched and chatted with an

Ed Gray exuberant crowd making their way to Wembley and hoping the trophy was ‘coming home’. He realised that he was more interested in the moment of anticipation than the result and this is what the finished painting depicts.

The day didn’t end well. Italy won the match and fans stormed the stadium, but Ed Gray had his theme and tells me, ‘the painting is about nostalgia, nationalism, identity, passion, hope

and post-Brexit paralysis.’

Gray is no stranger to paintings of this genre: ‘This is my fourth large football-related painting, including a FIFA commission I made for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa after a residency there.

‘I like to play football but I don’t follow a team,’ he says, ‘I’m an outsider, as an artist you are by nature an outsider. I’m also an obsessive when it comes to my

work. You have to be. I live with a cycle of hope and despair in the studio much like the fans I paint. So I love that sense of theatre that sport provides. I feel a sense of camaraderie with the fans I sketch. I also feel a sense of common purpose with my late father who was a sports journalist. I’m drawn to the drama and the madness of the crowds much like he was. He never took me to a match, as I was too young when he

and sang along. Ooh boy, I love you so, she crooned, and we all swooned like teenagers. Is it love we were after or just a good time? Both, and she delivered on all counts.

And then the main attraction came on to a medley of intros from their most famous tracks and cheers from an eager crowd who were already up and dancing.

A tight band of drums guitars, keyboards and backing singers created a wall of sound that our three heroes had to rise above. Hit after hit after hit came at us like a wrecking ball of funk that crashed into us and knocked us into states of ecstasy.

At one point the stage was invaded by a woman in the throes of that ecstasy and just as she grabbed Jeffery Daniel’s microphone to belt out a few

bars to make us feel good, two meaty arms enveloped her, lifted her off her feet and took her away to more cheers.

Shalamar showered us with money when they took us to the bank, they made us remember the first time when they sang a perfect version of Second Time Around, and they took us right back to when we were young.

As well as great harmonies, each of the trio had their own time in the spotlight singing solo as they shared the spoils of their numerous Top Ten tracks, and Jeffrey continually teased us with a few sneak body popping moves before the big finale where he slipped his white gloves on and showed he can still Moonwalk.

Shalamar put on a fantastic, nonstop show, backed by a superb bunch of musicians who can pull out great

soul, funk and rock to allow the the holy trinity of Howard, Carolyn and Jeffrey to do their thing.

Shalamar Make it A Night To Remember

I have been waiting with intense anticipation for this night to come along so that I could see Shalamar perform - one of my favourite bands - and they did not disappoint, writes Michael Holland...

But before Howard Hewett, Carolyn Griffey and Jeffrey Daniel hit the stage we were treated to a guest appearance

by Gwen Dickey - The Voice of Rose Royce! And what a treat she was, her vocals are just as great as they were in the mid to late 70s when going to the Car Wash was fun, when we wished upon a star and when I did wanna get next to her.

Trapped in a wheelchair by paralysis after a freak accident at home, Gwen still had all our hips moving and hands clapping as we grooved in our seats

died, but I read his words and in some ways, perhaps, I like to think I see all this through his eyes sometimes.’

Also in the exhibition were some very good thought-provokers. ‘Who Do You Support? Half-and-Half Scarves Are for Wankers!’ by the show’s curator, is a mock-up of the pop-up scarf stalls outside grounds on match day that sell half-and-half scarves for the neutral fan. Except these scarves symbolise the polar opposites where nobody wants to linger in the no man’s land of the middle ground: Palestine v Israel, Cyclists v Motorists; Vaccine v Anti-Vax… ‘Occupation’ reimagines Subbuteo but there is an unfair advantage of the Palestinian players on crutches and in wheelchairs trying to negotiate a pitch full of bomb craters against Israeli Defence Force soldiers with guns.

There is also a construction of Israeli settlements on the playing field itself.

Shut Up and Stick to Football kicks Saudi Sports-washing into touch along with human rights violations and public executions in football grounds. You don’t have to be at the exhibition for long before you begin to feel unclean at how football is being used and abused by people who have no love for it.

Large bookmakers feel the crunch of a tough tackle in midfield, as do the kit manufacturers who see every one of their products sold as a victory and those who do the winning while wearing their brand as a commodity to sell more.

And that is what makes Shut Up and Stick to Football such a relevant and necessary exhibition. It is educational; parents should be taking their kids to see the reality behind the 90 minutes, as well as to give their own eyes and mind a chance.

The Bomb Factory , 99-103 Long Acre, Covent Garden, WC2E 9NR until 14th July Thursday - Sunday | 12-6pm

Their Greatest Hits Tour is in full swing so catch it if you can: https://shalamar.info/tickets/

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Heading south - our pick of upcoming Summer events

Sing that tune

Have a giggle Garry Essendine is a charismatic actor and playboy that everyone wants a piece of. His talent and magnetic personality have brought him success and fame, but as he prepares to embark on another world tour, Garry is struck by an identity crisis where his desire for fame crashes against his genuine personality.

Present Laughter is Noel Coward’s razor-sharp commentary on the ups and downs of celebrity brought into the modern age. Join Changeling Theatre in the grounds of Eltham Palace for this fast-paced satire about a fame-obsessed world.

Date: Friday 5 July 2024, 7pm Tickets: Adults, £25, 10-18, £15 Court Yard, Eltham, Greenwich, SE9 5NP www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/

All’s Well That Ends Well Join Charlton House for an outdoor production of All’s Well That Ends Well, Shakespeare’s comedy with a twist – and swing music.

Bring your picnic, wine, sunnies, pac-a-mac and participatory spirit to make a fairytale wish.

The production, directed by Sioned Jones, will begin at 7pm.

You can picnic before the show from 5:30pm, too.

Date: Friday 28 June 2024, 7pm Tickets: Adult from £20, child from £14 Charlton House, Charlton Road, SE7 8RE www.greenwichheritage.org/ events/shakespeare-in-thesquares-alls-well-that-ends-well

Peninsula Summer From 18 July, London’s only peninsula neighbourhood offers a packed programme of events for all, from Wild Swing mini golf and cinema under the stars to a free global music festival and a tasty mash-up of beats and eats.

The riverside walkways will also be dressed in technicolour installations

by Kitty Joseph. Take a walk on the peninsula side, and visit the website below for the full event listings. ©©Kris Humphreys

Tuesdays at 7:30pm 9 Giffin Street, Deptford SE8 4RJ deptfordlounge.org.uk/whats-on/ event/kender-singers-acapella/

Dates, times and prices vary www.greenwichpeninsula.co.uk/whats-on/peninsula-summer

Finding Nemo, the Musical Follow Nemo and Marlin on their epic journey across the ocean to be reunited. As father and son become separated, Marlin does all he can to find Nemo – meeting some interesting characters along the way.

Join Broadway Theatre as the children of Kilmorie show what can be done if we truly believe in ourselves and just how powerful friendship can be.

©©Roswitha Chesher

If you like singing in the shower, then you’ll love sharing songs with the Kender Singers – a small group of like-minded music enthusiasts. The group sing two- and three-part songs from around the world, learning by ear, so you don’t have to read music (words and music also provided).

Join the Kender Singers at Deptford Lounge and experience the joy of singing together. There are no auditions so visit for a free taster session.

Dates: Tuesday 9 July to Wednesday 10 July 2024, Tickets: £6 Broadway Theatre, Rushey Green, Catford, SE6 4RU www.broadwaytheatre.org.uk/events/

Summer Lates As the sun sets later, enjoy more of the summer feeling at Royal Arsenal Summer Lates – featuring a medley of munchies, music and merriment.

On the first Saturday of each month until September, you’ll find live music, DJs, street food and drinks bars at the market, ready for you to enjoy from afternoon to evening.

Date: Saturday 6 July 2024, 12pm-7pm Tickets: Free Royal Arsenal, Artillery Square, No.1 Street, Woolwich, SE18 6NG www.enjoyroyalgreenwich.org.uk/whats-on

Youth Festival Part of Summer in the Park produced by Arts Trust, the community gathering is a place where families can enjoy a plethora of activities, performances and workshops, designed to entertain, educate and inspire our youth.

From interactive art installations to live

music and dance performances, there’s something to captivate every member of the family.

Dates: Saturday 13 to Sunday 14 July 2024 Tickets: Free Greenwich Park, SE10 8QY www.artstrust.co.uk/events/greenwich-parkyouth-festival

22 HISTORY

Courtesy of Southwark History Library

History

‘The Kirby has always been patriotic’ War baby remembers the Englandloving estate’s post-Blitz party

Peter returned to the estate to tell the story of the post-Blitz Kiddies Party (inset) of 1946

Peter is unsure but believes this young lad might be him. Kiddies’ Party on the Kirby Estate 1946,

By Herbie Russell ‘Britain’s most patriotic’ council estate, has once again decorated its balconies and windows with fluttering England flags to support the national side at this year’s European Championship. It is a tradition that goes back to the Blitz, according to 85-year-old Peter Wisby.

Organising the display was not easy this year. The flags’ prices have risen from 33p to £3 due to the cost-of-living crisis meaning fewer flags are flying than usual. In 1946, residents on the same estate, living in the same flats, hosted a party in even more trying circumstances.

The above photo shows the estate nearly eighty years ago. It was previously believed to have been taken on VE Day, 1945. But Mr Wisby, born in January 1939, says it was taken in the summer of 1946 when he was six years old. A year had passed since the Allies celebrated victory over the Axis but much of Bermondsey remained in ruins. Amidst the rubble, Kirby Estate residents organised a Kiddies Party to celebrate a year of peace. Mr Wisby who still lives locally, remembers it well.

“It was all about celebrating the end of the war and recognising the fact we were so badly bombed,” he says. The

party was funded by the local dockers working on Rotherhithe’s harbour which Peter says employed “99 out of 100” adults. “All the mums and dads on the estate were around. We had trestles right down the way between the washing poles. It was fantastic,” he said.

The Kiddies Party would have been a bitter-sweet occasion for residents.

While it was a celebration, the nation had barely started dragging itself up after the thumping trauma of war. Peter is glad its distinct national spirit lives on today. “I don’t know why but the Kirby has always been patriotic,” he said.

The Kirby Estate was built shortly before WW2 and was part of a drive to provide families with safe, dry housing.

Constructed on the site of terraced housing, it was a godsend for people who’d grown used to ramshackle conditions. Peter, born in Flat 39, believes he was the estate’s first newborn. His first son would be born in that same flat 25 years later. Peter says his childhood was filled with memories of a happy community teeming with “40 or 50” playful youngsters.

But there were hard times too. In 1927, local MP, doctor and philanthropist Dr Alfred Salter foretold the coming of another world war with bleak premonitions of “smashed buildings, wrecked factories, devastated houses,

mangled corpses and bodies of helpless men”. With Hitler’s rise to power and the beginning of the Blitz in September 1940, such stark images were realised.

“I remember the bombing,” Peter says. “At that age, you wonder what on Earth is going on. To this day I can see the flashes from the window.” While hop-picking in Kent one summer, Peter vividly remembers a Dornier bomber going down.

Peter stayed on the Kirby with his mum throughout the German bombing campaign. Once the war was over, he and his friends were reunited on the estate. They enjoyed playing amongst the surrounding rubble despite their parents’ protests, forgetting that unexploded bombs might lay just below the ground. “As a boy, you don’t know the danger. All you’re doing is enjoying yourself,” Peter said. His dad always “swore blind” that an unexploded bomb lay where Southwark Park Road meets Jamaica Road. “My old man never missed a trick,” Peter said.

On one occasion, Peter’s thirst for adventure did run him into trouble when he got trapped in the air raid shelter directly beneath his family’s flat. Peter recalls: “My mum said don’t you dare go down there. It was quite cavernous and the door shut on me and I couldn’t get out. It was pitch black.

All of a sudden, the trap door opened and it was filled with light. My sister

A photo of mothers with their babies at the Kiddies Party in 1946 said she knew I’d be down there. Mum knocked the living sh*te out of me!”

You could say the Kiddies Party in the summer of 1946 encaptured the national spirit of the time. A community of families had pitched together to put on a show of solidarity despite the tough circumstances. In traditional English fashion, beers were flowing.

Last weekend, Three Lions supporter downed two months’ worth of beer at a bar in Gelsenkirchen before England’s clash with Serbia. Kirby residents could enjoy similar indulgences with The George, The Jamaica Tavern and

The Swan all within twenty yards of the estate. “My dad was in heaven because he was a drunk,” Peter said.

On his return, Peter bumped into Chris Dowse, one of the residents behind the estate’s biannual football celebrations. “I so appreciate what you’ve done,” Peter said. But what is it about the Kirby that produces such flag-waving fever? Even Peter, a sparkly pensioner with a well-informed answer and anecdote for just about anything, can’t put his finger on it. “Why? I don’t know! Your guess is as good as mine, son!”

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Birthday

In loving memory of

russell dryden 29th August 1959 - 13th May 2024

Happy 5th Birthday to our beautiful baby boy

ARTHUR xxx

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Dad and Grandad. The funeral will be held at St James church on the 1st of July 2024 at 1pm followed by a service at Honor Oak crematorium.

To place an announcement to appear within our newspaper please email Katie and she will price it up for you. katie@cm-media.co.uk

We would like to thank everyone in the community for the love shown and the beautiful floral tributes left for him in the Blue Market.

It has been a great comfort.

Ben, Carly, Alfie, Kittie and Isla

we love u lots and lots like dollys spots xx Love u always from Mummy and Daddy xxx Ur brothers and sisters, Nanny Mags, Auntie Katie, Nanny Sue and Grandad Pete xxx

PUBLIC NOTICES 25

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.

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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.

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.

Notice of Application to Vary a Premises Licence made under Section 34 of the Licensing Act 2003 Please take notice that I / we Steve Cox / Fourpure Limited 881331 have made application to Southwark Council to vary the Premises Licence in respect of Unit 25, Bermondsey Trading Estate, Rotherhithe New Road, London SE16 3LL The proposed variation is as follows: To extend licensing hours by 30 minutes each end of day Mon-Sunday Days

Start time

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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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Date of application: 15th June 2024

7.

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

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1972 SECTION 123(2A)

Dated this 20th 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

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

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.

Please take notice that I / we FABRICE IRTELLI OF QUEENS ROSTICCERIA LTD Have made application to Southwark Council for a new Premises Licence in respect of RAILWAY ARCH 131 STATION PASSAGE LONDON ENGLAND SE15 2JR 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 Saturday Sunday

11:00 11:00

23:00 22:00

The provision of regulated entertainment:

Thursday to Saturday Sunday

18:00 18:00

23:00 22:00

Opening hours:

Monday to Saturday Sunday

08:00 10:00

23:00 22:00

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

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

Date of application: 18th June 2024

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)

Dated this day 20 of June 2024

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26 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; 147 ST GEORGES ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 6HY (Ref: 24/AP/1402) Replacement of 21 windows and 1 set of French doors at first and second floor level like for like (Within: West Square CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Samuel Hepworth 020 7525 5465) 644-646 OLD KENT ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE15 1JF (Ref: 24/AP/1632) Installation of condenser units and associated elevational alterations to rear of premises (at basement level) and replacement entrance door to premises (at ground floor level) (Within: Livesey CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Susherrie Suki ) 41 CRYSTAL PALACE ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE22 9EX (Ref: 24/AP/1606) Construction of 2no. single storey outbuildings.

Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Alex Lambert 020 7525 1353) 33 STERNHALL LANE LONDON SOUTHWARK SE15 4NT (Ref: 24/AP/1502) Demolition of former training and education facility (Use Class F1) and erection of a 4 storey building containing 1 x residential unit (1 x 5 bed). (Within: Rye Lane Peckham CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Lara Davison ) 40 SUNRAY AVENUE LONDON SOUTHWARK SE24 9PX (Ref: 24/AP/1696) Construction of a single-storey ground floor rear extension, and the installation of 2 conservationstyle rooflights to the rear existing roof and 1 conservation style rooflight to the side existing roof to an end-of-terrace cottage. (Within:

Sunray Estate CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Susherrie Suki ) DULWICH COLLEGE COLLEGE ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE21 7LG (Ref: 24/AP/1656) Installation of Solar PV Installation on 7 Roofs at Dulwich College (5 Flats & 2 Pitched Roof) (Within: Dulwich Village CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Agneta Kabele 07548097486) 57 - 61 UNION STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 1SG (Ref: 24/AP/1655) Demolition of the existing buildings to the rear of 57-61 Union Street and erection of one 4 storey and one 5 storey building comprising of 9 residential units (3 x 2 bed and 6 x 3 bed).

(Within: Union Street CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Lara Davison ) 312 COMMERCIAL WAY LONDON SOUTHWARK SE15 1QN (Ref: 24/AP/1501) Construction of bathroom at rear at half landing level. (Within: Caroline Gardens Kentish Drovers And Bird In Bush CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Ibrahim Azam 020 7525 2876) 111 CHADWICK ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE15 4PY( Ref: 24/AP/1613) The works include alterations to the lower ground floor rear elevation at garden level. This includes the demolition of a small extension currently used as a W.C and the insertion of a new corner window and glazed doorway.

Adjacent to this, an existing doorway will be converted into a window and an existing window will be converted into a doorway. All of these

openings look into the rear garden. The frames of all glazing will be timber, to match the existing window material. Existing brickwork will be maintained and a new concrete lintel inserted, detailed to appear recessive and complementary to the existing building material palette. (Within: Holly Grove CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Chloe Rimell 0207 525 1397) 259 CAMBERWELL NEW ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE5 0TF (Ref: 24/AP/0509) Single-storey semi-sunken basement extension to the rear elevation. Removal of the basement sash window on the front facade and the introduction of French doors to the light well.

Reinstatement of the door opening in the front light well to the void below the entrance steps.

Reinstatement of the openings in the front light well to the vaults below the front garden.

Internal refurbishment and reconfiguration of the existing house. (Within: Camberwell New Road CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Tracy Chapman 020 7525 1948) 259 CAMBERWELL NEW ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE5 0TF (Ref: 24/AP/0508) Single-storey semi-sunken basement extension to the rear elevation. Removal of the basement sash window on the front facade and the introduction of French doors to the light well.

Reinstatement of the door opening in the front light well to the void below the entrance steps.

Reinstatement of the openings in the front light well to the vaults below the front garden.

Internal refurbishment and reconfiguration of the existing house. (Within: Camberwell New Road CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Samuel Hepworth 020 7525 5465)

Dated: 18 Jun 2024 comments to be received within 21 days of this date.

STEPHEN PLATTS - Director of Planning and Growth

BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (DEAL PORTERS WAY)

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (RUSHWORTH STREET)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC

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 has made an order, the effect of which is to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named road.

1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that in the interest of public safety, 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.

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 Rushworth Street, between Kings Bench Street and Pocock Street.

3.

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

3.

The alternative routes for affected traffic will be adjacent roads as applicable.

4.

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

4.

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.

Exemptions may 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 prohibition being carried out for safety purposes.

5.

6.

The prohibition will be in place between the 21st of June 2024 to the 30th of August 2024.

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

7.

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

6.

The prohibition will be in place between the 3rd of July and the 6th of July, and may be in place on an intermittent basis.

7.

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

Dated this 20th 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

Dated this 20th 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: RUSH06

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PUBLIC NOTICES 27

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (CLEMENTS ROAD THE GRANGE, CAMBERWELL STATION ROAD, KNATCHBULL ROAD, FENHAM ROAD, FRIARY ROAD, UPPERGROUND, MELBOURNE GROVE, TOWNLEY ROAD, LORDSHIP LANE, HEBER ROAD, BIANCA ROAD, SOUTHWARK BRIDGE 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) Clements Road, at both junctions with Storks Road (b) The Grange, between Grange Road and Grange Yard (c) Camberwell Station Road, north bound lane of carriageway between Camberwell New Road and No’s 23 Camberwell Station Road (d) Knatchbull Road, east bound lane of carriageway between Camberwell Station Road and 40m west into Knatchbull Road (e) Fenham Road, at all junctions with Friary Road (f) Friary Road, at all junctions with Fenham Road (g) Upper Ground, between Broadwall and Hatfields (h) Melbourne Grove, between No’s 133a and No’s 157 ‘at any time’ waiting and loading restrictions will be imposed on both sides of the carriageway (i)Townley Road, between Beauval Road and Lordship Lane, ‘at any time’ waiting and loading restrictions will be imposed on both sides of the carriageway (j) Lordship Lane, between Townley Road and Heber Road ‘at any time’ waiting and loading restrictions will be imposed on both sides of the carriageway (k) Heber Road, will be closed between Lordship Lane and No’s 54 and ‘at any time’ waiting and loading restrictions will be imposed on both sides of the carriageway (l) Bianca Road, between Glengall Road and Haymerle Road (m) Southwark Bridge Road, between Southwark Street and Union Street

3.

The alternative routes for affected traffic (2a) Clements Road, Webster Road, St James Road.

(2b)The Grange, Grange Walk, Fendall Street, Grange Road. (2c) & (2d) Camberwell Station Road, Denmark Road, Warner Road, Lowth Road, Coldharbour Lane, Denmark Hill, Camberwell New Road (2e) &(2f) Goldsmith Road, Meeting House Lane, Naylor Road, Commercial Way (2g) Hatfields, Stamford Street, Cornwall Road, Upper Ground (2h) (2i) (2j) not applicable (2k) Lordship Lane, Pellatt Road, Landcroft Road. (2l) Haymerle Road, Latona Road (2m) as indicated by the signs displayed

4.

The Grange, between Grange Road and Grange Yard ‘at any time waiting and loading restrictions will be introduced for (2b)

5.

Melbourne Grove, suspension of disabled parking space opposite No’s 143/145 Melbourne Grove, near the junction with Colwell Road for (2h)

6.

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

7.

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.

8.

The works will be in operation for (2a) 11th July – 21st August (2b) 8th – 10th July (2c)& (2d) 8th July – 4th November (2e) & (2f) 8th – 9th July (2g) 10th – 11th July (2h) 31st July – 6th August (2i) & 2j) 8th July – 20th August (2k) 31st July – 29th August (2l) 5th July – 28th February 2025 (2m) 4th July at 22:00hrs – 5th July at 06:00hrs

9.

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

Dated this 20th 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) W120380441-00518 (2b) 000032060550-001 (2c) 06998946/52729062 (2d) 35329856 (2e) & (2f) 46544177/78123476 (2g) LBSCR13607 (2h) 81282504 (2i) (2j) (2k) 5515-03 (2l) Marcia/newtto (2m) LBSCR13549

Notice of Application for a Premises Licence made under Section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003 Please take notice that I / we Tre House Limited Have made application to Southwark Council for a new Premises Licence in respect of Tre House Limited, 144 Tanner Street, London, SE1 2HG 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

12:00

22:00

The provision of regulated entertainment:

supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises

Opening hours:

Monday to Sunday

12:00

22:00

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

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

Date of application: 12th June 2024

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SPORT 29

ruthless surreY replaced sussex sharks at the top of the vitality Blast south Group after an impressive 54-run win at hove last weekend.

Sussex came into the contest on the back of a four-match winning streak including a 36-run victory at the Kia Oval last week.

But they never recovered after losing three wickets in the first four overs and were bowled out for 130 in 18.1 overs chasing 185 by a highly effective Surrey attack.

Australian Spencer Johnson removed Harrison Ward and James Coles in the opening over of a quality new-ball spell and when Sean Abbott accounted for Daniel Hughes, who came into the contest with 224 runs in his previous five Blast games, Sussex were 24-3 and up against it.

John Simpson made 25, Jack Carson 24 and Fynn Hudson-Prentice 23 but this was a reality check for Sussex against a Surrey team who have four wins and a tie from their first six matches.

In front of a 4,800 full house Surrey had been put in and their 184-8 was dominated by Lawrie Evans’ 41 and Jamie Smith’s 45. It always looked a competitive score on a pitch at the 1st Central County Ground which offered movement for the seamers throughout.

Evans took charge against his old county after Ollie Robinson had Dan Lawrence caught at short third off the fourth ball of the innings, sharing 67 in 37 balls alongside Dom Sibley with nineteen runs coming off successive overs by Fynn Hudson-Prentice and Nathan McAndrew in a power play that yielded 66.

Both fell in successive overs with Evans held at deep backward-square in Sussex skipper Tymal Mills’ first over as three wickets fell in nine balls in the middle of the innings.

Only 22 runs were scored between the eighth and eleventh overs but Smith picked up the tempo again after Ollie Pope, who made an unbeaten 99 in a losing cause when the teams met last Friday, was caught behind for a duck attempting to ramp Robinson.

Smith and Rory Burns, deputising for Jason Roy who had a calf injury, put on 69 off 37 balls for the fifth wicket with Smith muscling the ball over the rope four times in his 45 from 28 deliveries before he was caught trying to clear long on. Danny Lamb, who mixed up his pace and lengths effectively, finished with 3-36.

Ward had made 68 on Friday in

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By Bruce Talbot

Kia Oval side replace Sharks at the top

Surrey’s Jamie Smith Sussex’ win over Essex but here he spliced a pull off the second ball of the match before Johnson bowled Coles through the gate with a nipbacker. When Hughes got a thin edge to Abbott’s lifter Surrey’s celebrations reflected the importance of his wicket.

Simpson and Tom Alsop put on 32 but Gus Atkinson picked up Simpson with

his second ball and Lawrence removed Alsop with his first. When Tom Curran struck off successive deliveries in his second over Sussex’s race was run, although Robinson and Jack Carson at least added 34 for the ninth wicket to restrict the damage to their net run rate.

Surrey fast bowler Johnson said: “It’s

always nice to start well. Taking the first over and new ball in a T20 is a fair bit of responsibility so to contribute is good. It was quite a tricky wicket and we finished our innings thinking we had 15-20 over par. It nipped around a bit and Sussex have some handy bowlers so credit to our batters for getting us to the total we did. It felt

like our best all-round performance so far and after last night’s tie against Gloucestershire it was good to get two points and go back to the top of the table. We’ve got Middlesex in our next game which will be my first time at Lord’s so I’m looking forward to that.”

Surrey’s next home game is Friday (June 21) at 6.30pm

The two could meet again in next Saturday’s Final on the same ground, both having already qualified for the semi-finals, to be played on the same day.

On a used pitch, left-arm seamer Alexa Stonehouse took three for 13, with Ryana MacDonald-Gay and spinners Dani Gregory and Tilly Corteen-Coleman claiming two wickets each, England’s Sarah Glenn top-scoring for The Blaze with 21 from 24 balls.

Leg-spinner Glenn took three for 14 with the ball but with Emma Jones striking an unbeaten 30 from just 25 balls, the Stars were home and dry with 29 balls to spare.

After skipper Gordon had opted to bat first, The Blaze innings could hardly have started less auspiciously, with three

wickets lost in the first two overs and a fourth in the fifth after skipper Kirstie Gordon had opted to bat first.

Corteen-Coleman, the Stars’ 16-yearold left-arm spinner, had England opener Tammy Beaumont leg before with her fourth ball, before Stonehouse hit Marie Kelly in front and had Sarah Bryce caught behind in a double-wicket maiden.

Three for three became 12 for four in the fifth over as Australian international Heather Graham was bowled off an inside edge.

Kathryn Bryce missed a straight one from Jones and Ella Claridge hit a Gregory full toss straight to deep midwicket, leaving The Blaze 40 for six just past the halfway stage, after which a mini-recovery ended with leg-spinner

Gregory catching a skied leading edge to dismiss Josie Groves off her own bowling to make it 66 for seven.

Glenn, playing on her home ground, stuck around long enough to drag the total into the 80s before she was bowled

by Corteen-Coleman, having lost two more partners in Gordon and Lucy Higham, who both holed out to mid-on.

The Blaze have a good record defending small totals, but even with leading run-getters Paige Scholfield and Sophia Dunkley missing, it never seemed likely that the Stars would miss out.

They lost Smith caught at mid-on as left-armer Grace Ballinger opened with a wicket-maiden and were two down in the powerplay after Phoebe Franklin cut

Glenn straight to backward point, with Aylish Cranstone caught at mid-off in the 10th.

Yet they were always comfortably up with the required rate and after Jones hit Kathryn Bryce for three boundaries in the 14th over, just nine were needed in 36 balls.

Glenn picked up her second wicket with a fine return catch to deny Georgia Redmayne (23) the chance to be there at the finish and a third when Alice Davidson-Richards drove to mid-off for a two-ball duck, but Jones hammered the ball back over bowler Gordon’s head to win the match with a six in the next over.

Stars were in action against Southern Vipers on Wednesday (June 19).

South East Stars make statement as they Blaze to victory South East Stars 89-5 beat The Blaze 84 all out by five wickets.

By Jon Culley south east stars will fancy themselves to lift the charlotte edwards cup for a second time after an emphatic five-wicket victory over erstwhile favourites the Blaze at derby.

Bryony Smith’s 2021 champions shot out the East Midlands team - runners-up last year - for just 84, a first defeat in 16 points-table matches in the competition for Kirstie Gordon’s team since they changed their name from Lightning to The Blaze two years ago.

30 SPORT

Midnight Train gets derailed

Richard Riakporhe

By John Kelly richard riakPorhe said there were ‘no excuses’ after he suffered the first defeat of his professional career in his eighteenth bout as chris Billamsmith emphatically avenged the only loss on his record with a unanimous victory at selhurst Park last weekend.

Bournemouth’s Billam-Smith retained his WBO cruiserweight title with scores of 116-111, 115-112 and 115-112 on the judges’ cards.

‘The Gentleman’ Billam-Smith controlled the majority of the fight five years after his Walworth opponent had won on a split decision.

After a scrappy opening, BillamSmith was landing more regularly and accurately in the second half of the fight as ‘The Midnight Train’ Riakporhe couldn’t make one of his famed big shots count. Riakporhe did connect with some fierce blows but Billam-Smith took the measure of them.

“No excuses. This is how the game goes, you win some and lose some,” Riakporhe said.

“I’ve lost many times in my life, man, this isn’t the first and it won’t be the last, but I’m definitely going to be back.

“It wasn’t my night. The best man won on the night, that was CBS. Congratulations to him.”

Riakporhe added: “Things were off.

I need to watch the fight back, I was making a lot of mistakes in there. I wasn’t doing the things we trained to do. What can I say? I need to watch it back and just go and improve on it.

That’s it.”

Billam-Smith said: “Very satisfying.

I’m really pleased with the performance.

“Forget all the build-up. I’ve got a lot of respect for Richard, he’s a great fighter, he just needed a little bit more experience and he’ll learn from that.”

louix does fisher Bc proud with A silver Club ends season with medal at prestigious tournament

Louix Goodman connects with a huge right hand

By John Kelly fisher’s louiX Goodman rounded off the season successfully as he won a silver medal at last weekend’s elite tournament at the haringey Box cup.

Fisher entered Goodman and Conner Holloway into a competition whose previous winners include Ireland legend Katie Taylor as well as Australia’s new world champion Skye Nicholson and Britain’s Anthony Yarde. The competition has

entries from all over Europe and the Commonwealth and is considered one of the hardest tournaments to win.

Goodman (63.5kg) and Holloway (57kg) both won their quarterfinals, the former by a third-round stoppage and the latter on points.

Holloway faced a tough Canadian in the semi-finals. Boxing with real determination, Holloway did not stop punching or retreat but was narrowly beaten 3-2 on a split decision. Holloway’s coaches Peter McDonagh and Ray Bull thought

the Fisher fighter had done more than enough to win and should have been in the final.

Goodman then faced Freddie Marshall from West Ham. Seeing what had happened to his stablemate, he made absolutely sure to not give anyone any reason not to award him a unanimous points’ win, and he duly claimed a 4-1 decision.

It was Goodman’s fourth tournament final this year. He faced Mickey Evans from Stockbridge in Liverpool but after giving his

opponent a standing count in the first round he lost a close contest 3-2.

Goodman said: “Lost on a split. Got too involved in a fight, should have boxed a bit more on the back foot.”

His coach Andrew Wadman said: “Louix will be back in September.

He has done Fisher so proud and comes away with a silver. He had three hard fights in three days.

“The season has come to an end and we’ve had unbelievable success that late coach Steve Hiser would be proud of.”

Dulwich opportunity spoiled by rain Hamlet snap up stopper Cranleigh 84-5 (22.2) vs. DULWICH – Match abandoned

By John Lewis on a horrible cold wet day, dulwich got themselves into a promising position in their aJ sports division 1 match at home to cranleigh, but in the end the only winner was the weather last weekend.

Dulwich put Cranleigh in to bat, but failed to make an early breakthrough as acting skipper Harvey Booth and slow left armer Felix Watson-Smyth bowled testing spells, but without

any luck. The score had reached 44 without loss after 12 overs when play was interrupted by the first rain shower. Booth bowled his opposite number with the first ball after the resumption but thundery rain then immediately caused another break in play which lasted until lunch. After the interval Booth completed his over and Watson-Smyth then removed Cranleigh’s two most prolific batsmen in the space of three balls in the next over. Booth struck twice more with the score on 72 and 84, but the latter wicket was the signal for a torrential downpour which left wet patches on the square. Heroic efforts were made

to dry it out and it was eventually decreed that play could resume after a two and a half hour break. But just as the players were taking the field the heavens opened again, bringing the match to a premature close. Cranleigh thus finished on 84-5 after 22.2 overs, with Booth taking 3-52 off 11.2 overs and Watson-Smyth 2-27 off 11. Both sides took six points.

All the other top-of-the-table matches were similarly abandoned, so Dulwich remain in third place.

This weekend, they will make the long journey to Valley End, who are currently seventh, and will be hoping for an improvement in the weather.

By John Kelly dulwich hamlet have signed goalkeeper dillon Barnes from haringey Borough as manager hakan hayrettin continues to reshape his squad ahead of a second successive season in the isthmian league Premier division.

Former Barnet and Fulham stopper Barnes, 28, made 43 appearances at Coles Park last season.

After signing for Queens Park Rangers in 2019, he had loan spells at Hibernian, Burton Albion, Yeovil Town and Aldershot Town.

Barnes follows Jordan Wynter and Lorenzo Lewis to Champion Hill.

Wynter, who can play in defence or midfield, joins after six seasons with Dartford. The 30-year-old came through the youth ranks at Arsenal before making his professional debut for Bristol City. Wynter also had spells in the National League with Woking and Maidstone.

Lewis spent the last two seasons at Merstham. He scored eight goal in 39 appearances for the Isthmian League South East side last season.

He has also played for Oxford City, Carshalton Athletic and Lingfield.

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Gallen to bide his time EXCLUSIVE

By Kiro Evans neil harris said it could “take a little bit of time” for steve Gallen to implement his ideas into millwall’s transfer process.

Lions defender set to sign for Charlton

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By Kiro Evans neil harris said he will always respect any players’ desire for a change when questioned on the future of alex mitchell.

The 22-year-old defender, who enjoyed an impressive loan spell at Lincoln City last season, is set to depart The Den after Charlton Athletic struck a deal with London rivals Millwall.

Mitchell has only made one firstteam appearance for the Lions during his six years at the club but earned rave reviews from some Lincoln supporters for his performances in League One last season.

Harris was limited on what he could say about the ongoing situation but indicated he was open to letting players leave if he

felt it was necessary.

Asked about Mitchell’s potential departure, the Lions boss told our paper: “At the moment, Alex remains one of our players and unless I’m told otherwise, expect him to report back to training on June 26.

“But I always understand players’ mindsets and football changes so quickly. I’ve only been back at the club the last few months and a lot of things have happened, a lot of water under the bridge in that period of time.

“And like I’ve always said, we have a lot of really good players under contract that I’m really looking forward to working with.

And if at any stage there’s a player or two that feels like a change is necessary for pastures new, then I’m always willing to listen. And that won’t change in the weeks and months ahead.”

League One Charlton are closing in on Alex Mitchell

Chance to Impress

Takes two to tango

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By Kiro Evans millwall’s talented youngsters will get a ‘chance to shine’ during pre-season, according to neil harris.

Along with a friendly against Gillingham next month, the Lions will have a number of non-competitive games to get themselves back up to match sharpness before the start of the new Championship season.

And Harris is keen to ensure that the younger stars in the squad are given the space to impress.

He told our paper: “Two or three have had loan moves last year and excelled and will get an opportunity to train and play with the first team across the season. That gives fans an

opportunity to see Adam Mayor, more of Aidomo [Emaku], Romain [Esse].

We’re talking about some really promising young players here.

“And when you put Niino [AdomMalaki], Kamarl [Grant] and Chin [Okoli] into the mix as well, then you’re looking at a young core group of players.

“If we’ve not recruited quickly [by the time the friendlies begin], then young players really get a chance to shine during the course of preseason. Fans love to see the young, homegrown players. I like to see them - I need to see more of them. And they get a chance to impress. So that’s why I’m really calm with the slowness of the market as I’m really looking forward to seeing these young players as well.”

By Kiro Evans neil harris has left the door open to returning to a two-striker system as he insisted he will be adaptable with his tactics.

The Lions head coach had limited options at the top end of the pitch in the thirteen games he oversaw last season due to injuries.

During his first spell at the club, the 46-year-old often opted to play two strikers and could have that option again if Millwall bring in more forwards during the transfer window.

He told our paper: “I was asked a lot when I took over what system I would play and I keep saying I’ve changed as a lot as a manager to be adaptable. I’ve played various systems at different

clubs and I’m happy to do that.

“I have a preferred way of playing next season but if I have to change shape at any given time, then we will do both ingame and pre-game.

“There are different ways of doing two strikers - 4-4-2, 3-5-2, 4-diamond-2. I could use two strikers possibly, at some stage, if I think the personnel is the best to win a game.

“Last year over thirteen games it was very rare we had two strikers fit at any one moment. But what people did see was when I took over Zian Flemming played slightly higher up the pitch, almost as an out-and-out second striker at times.

“So lots of thought-processes on how we want to play and I certainly have to be adaptable for home and away games.”

The former Charlton Athletic chief was hired last month to effectively replace Alex Aldridge in heading up the recruitment department.

Despite the changes behind the scenes, Harris revealed Millwall had been close to making “one or two” signings already in this window.

But he acknowledged that the staff turnaround could affect how the Lions go about their recruitment this summer with Gallen bringing his own ideas to the table.

Lions boss Harris told our paper: “Obviously Alex Aldridge had been at the club for a period of time and did a fantastic job with recruitment, running the department and identifying players within the board’s structure.

“Steve Gallen comes in with maybe a slightly different remit and different thought process of doing it. So that does take a little bit of time.

“Recruitment now at football clubs now have to be club-led. Head coach or manager has to have an opinion in it but ultimately it will be guided and led by the football club. And that’s a shift in mentality that’s probably really come on in the last ten to fifteen years in the game and it’s certainly something I’ve had to adjust to.”

Alex Aldridge left his role as head of recruitment last month

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Fans have been paying tribute to Matija Sarkic over the last few days

millwAll mourn mAtiJA Neil Harris leads the tributes after goalkeeper’s tragic death

By Kiro Evans millwall are mourning matija sarkic after the goalkeeper tragically passed away at the age of just 26.

The club said they were ‘completely devastated’ to announce his death.

Sarkic arrived at The Den last August from Wolverhampton Wanderers and was installed as the Lions’ first-choice goalkeeper throughout the course of last season.

He made 33 appearances for Millwall having previously been at Aston Villa for five years before his arrival at Wolves.

His final outing for the Lions saw him keep a clean sheet and save a penalty against Swansea City on the final day of last season. Since the end of the campaign he has appeared for Montenegro on international duty and attended his brother’s wedding.

A club statement from Millwall said: “Millwall Football Club is completely devastated to announce that Matija Sarkic has passed away at the age of 26.

“A Montenegro international, Matija proudly represented his country on numerous occasions.

“Everyone at the club sends their love and condolences to Matija’s family and friends at this immensely sad time.”

On Monday, Neil Harris paid his respects in a video released on Millwall’s website.

He said: “First thoughts have to go with Mati’s parents and his brothers.

A wonderful son and a wonderful brother who was a really caring, good man.

“Getting the call at seven o’clock first thing on the weekend, you know it’s not going to be positive news but you can never imagine the devastation in the moment you find out that such a good man, at such a tender age, has lost his life.

“It’s hard to find the words to explain how you feel. I have a 22-year-old son myself, Mati was only a few years older.

Any human being or fan or anybody in life can relate to something like that.

Devastating news for the family and for our football club.”

The Millwall boss said that goalkeeping coach Andy Marshall has been in touch with the family and was the person who told him the tragic news over the phone.

On Sarkic’s character, Harris said: “What a bloke. There’s no surprise when you read obituaries on social media or hear people close to him speak so fondly. They talk about his radiant smile, his human nature and his good will.

“I only worked with Mati over a three-month period and was with him last Thursday at the training ground. A huge smile on his face and so excited to go and see the family in Montenegro.

“He had a great summer and performed so well for his nation against Belgium and been to his brother’s wedding.

“As a character at the training ground, everyday he came in, win, lose or draw, with a smile on his face and just wanted to be better and be the best version of himself.

“People shouldn’t think of him as a laid-back goalkeeper. He was very driven and you could see he had high

aspirations for himself, he wanted to build his caps up for his country but also perform really well for us and drag us forward. I can’t praise him highly enough as a human being in the time I knew him but also as a professional as well.

“It doesn’t always feel right to talk about work in moments like this but in Mati’s case it does because he loved the game, he loved the job.”

Matija’s twin brother, Oliver, said “life won’t be the same” after his sibling’s passing.

Oliver is also a professional football player and posted a message of thanks to fans on social media after thousands of tributes were paid to his brother.

He wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter: “Thank you everyone for the love and support shown to Matija and our family. Really shows the amazing person he was.

“I wish he was still here with us I but couldn’t be more proud to say he was my twin brother. Life won’t be the same without you. Rest in peace, we love you.”

Sarkic’s former clubs have also been

paying tribute to his life.

Wolves wrote on X: “Matija was someone who had time for anybody at the football club, no matter who they were.

“He was smart, bright, warm and funny, and gave everything to his profession and the people around him.”

Aston Villa tweeted: “Everyone at Aston Villa is deeply saddened by news of the passing of our former goalkeeper Matija Sarkic.

“The thoughts and condolences of all at the club are with his family and friends at this incredibly sad time.”

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