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4 NEWS Contents

WHAT TRANSPORT CHANGES FOR 2026?

By Kumail Jaffer

NEWS Pages 2-10 CROSSWORD Page 11 ARTS Page 14 CLASSIFIED Page 15 PUBLIC NOTICES Pages 16-18 SPORT Pages 19-22

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Local Democracy Reporter TRANSPORT FOR London plays a massive part in the lives of millions of Londoners, visitors and tourists who use buses, trains, trams, bicycles and ferries to get around the capital.

The organisation’s multi-billion pound budget is mostly spent on maintaining services to help keep London moving with minimal disruption.

However, as the population of the city grows and the demand on the transport network increases – along with the Mayor’s aim to help people give up private cars and use public transport where possible – upgrades are sorely needed, whether it be speed, capacity, frequency or user experience.

The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) has rounded up the improvements that Londoners can expect to see in 2026, along with TfL’s other ambitions.

WHAT’S CONFIRMED?

Upgraded Piccadilly Line trains Commuters will hope that the new but already-delayed Piccadilly Line trains won’t face a further hold up.

TfL has invested £2.9billion in 94 walkthrough models with air-conditioning and CCTV that are expected to eventually replace the current 1973 stock.

Officials say the first trains should enter service during the second half of 2026.

Step-free stations TfL has faced growing calls to make all of its network accessible for those with mobility needs.

Currently 94 Tube stations – just over a third of them – more than 60 London Overground stations, which is over half, and all 41 Elizabeth Line stations have step-free access.

All DLR stations and tram stops are stepfree.

The transport authority has sought to go further, and in October published a list of 17 shortlisted stations that will now undergo detailed feasibility studies. However other stations missed out, prompting criticism and disappointment in some quarters.

In 2026, work on Northolt will be completed, after Colindale became the latest to be made step-free earlier this week.

District Line signalling upgrade The Circle, District, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines are all undergoing a

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modernisation project called the Four Lines Modernisation – or 4LM project.

This includes the installation of a new signalling and control system which, in theory, should allow more services to run more reliably. The District Line sections of the 4LM project are expected to be completed during 2026, but the rest of the programme will not be ready for some years yet.

Mobile coverage across the Tube The days of cutting short an unwanted phone call early or ignoring an email from the boss by blaming a lack of signal on the Underground could be coming to an end.

Uninterrupted 4G and 5G mobile coverage is being rolled out to all Underground station ticket halls, platforms and tunnels on the Tube, as well as the DLR, Elizabeth Line and Windrush Line between Highbury & Islington and New Cross Gate.

Coverage is currently limited to central zones on some Tube lines, but this is expected to dramatically expand in 2026.

Superloop expansion Away from the Underground, TfL is also attempting to ensure commuters can get around London quickly and reliably on buses.

The network is expanding its Superloop routes – express bus routes which connect outer London – to ensure cheap travel for Londoners.

In 2026, the next routes – SL11, which will run between Abbey Wood and North Greenwich, and SL12, between Gants Hill and Rainham – will go live.

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There are also consultations on three more new routes:

Route SL13 – Ealing Broadway to Hendon Route SL14 – Stratford bus station to Chingford Hatch Route SL15 – Clapham Junction to Eltham station

WHAT ELSE DOES TFL WANT?

Start on DLR extension After support for the scheme was announced in the Government’s budget last month, TfL will be pushing ahead to apply for powers to build the DLR extension to Thamesmead in 2026.

Subject to timely approval, this would allow construction to start as early as 2027 and the scheme to open to customers in the early 2030s, officials say.

This will likely be funded primarily by TfL and City Hall with limited support from the Treasury.

Appeals to government to fund WLO and Bakerloo Extension Two schemes that failed to make the grade in terms of a funding commitment in the Budget were the West London Orbital railway line and the Bakerloo Line Tube extension.

TfL says it will continue to lobby ministers for support for the proposals.

WHAT HAS TFL SAID ABOUT ITS 2026 PLANS?

A TfL spokesperson told the LDRS:

“Investing in public transport is key to London’s economic growth and we are pleased that the Government earlier this year agreed both a muchneeded multi-year capital funding agreement and backed our proposed Docklands Light Railway extension to Thamesmead via Beckton Riverside.

“This settlement will ensure that London’s transport network can continues to support new homes and jobs, while driving economic growth in both the capital and across the UK. “It enables us to deliver a programme of long-term, sustainable investment – completing the introduction of new trains on the Piccadilly Line and DLR, upgrading signalling on 40 per cent of the Tube, procuring a new tram fleet, progressing discussions on new Bakerloo Line trains and renewing some of London’s critical roads, tunnels and flyovers.

“Our supply chain supports growth and opportunities nationwide, with around two-thirds of our suppliers based outside London, and nearly a third of our overall spend and resulting economic benefit felt outside of our city.

“Together with our suppliers, we are pleased we can now move on from the short-term and stop-start nature of funding over recent years and continue making London work for everyone.”

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By Evie Flynn and Jessica Khan Vota

THE HEARD, BOROUGH

The Heard have taken over a site next to Flat Iron Square in Borough. The burger restaurant was founded by two Michelinstarred chef Jordan Bailey. Heard has one goal: to take an everyday classic burger and make it exceptional through flavours, pairings and add-ons.

Highlights from the menu include Jordan’s Pick (The OG) featuring jalapeño hot honey, Ogleshield cheese, white onion, secret sauce, and pickles.

The Boring Burger, comes with aged Cheddar, white onion, and Heard’s secret sauce, with the option to upgrade by adding caviar.

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This winter, the cold won’t stop you enjoying the outdoor terrace at Corner Corner, overlooking the new Boardwalk by architect Asif Khan.

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A new neighbourhood restaurant has opened up in Spa Terminus. Founded by chef Emily Chia, and general manager Klausia Weisz. Based in the rich production community of Spa Terminus, Emily’s mission is to showcase produce from her neighbours.

She’s doing dishes like beef hot pot, banh mi terrine, mussels, and gratin dauphinoise “cacio e pepe”. Farmer Tom Jones will be supplying meat for the restaurant.

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BACKSTAGE AT THE OLD VIC, WATERLOO

The Old Vic Theatre’s new six-storey building, Backstage, is now open to the public.

On the first and ground floors, there is a daytime cafe and workspace, which will serve breakfast and lunch before transforming into a vibrant bar and restaurant at night.

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Vota is the first food and drink offering to open up in one of the 14 restored Victorian railway arches at the newly developed Bankside Yards.

The Milanese café and wine bar will be open from morning through to evening, serving fresh Italian pastries, ground coffee, and focaccia sandwiches. In the evening there will be a curated selection of Italian wines to enjoy alongside a range of small bites- Italian “cicchetti”. The opening also marks the moment one of the arches has been open to the public for 150 years.

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The Hatch has opened up in a prime spot on Bermondsey Street, offering a range of grab-and-go lunch options.

They offer wraps, cookies, ice cream and of course coffee to get you through the working day. There’s vegetarian and halal options available, all paired with homemade house sauces and friendly service.

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A family-run Vietnamese restaurant has arrived on Tower Bridge Road, called Lang Viet.

The restaurant aims to hold onto the authentic flavour of Vietnamese food, and blend tradition, freshness and creativity. The restaurant is designed open-planned, so diners are able to see into the kitchen as the food is prepared.

You can expect traditional Vietnamese Pho, noodle “bun” vermicelli noodles, spring rolls and a selection of rice dishes.

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In a relaunch of Rotherhithe’s ‘H’s Cafe’, new owners Oliver Dunbar and Babrul Martin bring back the traditional all day breakfast at the popular cafe on Neptune Street.

Their launch event was attended by the Mayor of Southwark and supporters from the local community, who were urging for support to help sustain the independent business.

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6 NEWS EXCLUSIVE

By Issy Clarke SOUTHWARK COUNCIL has spent the same amount on knocking down and rebuilding the Aylesbury Estate in Walworth since 2015 that it estimated refurbishment would cost 20 years ago.

A Freedom of Information (FOI) request submitted by this newspaper shows that the council has spent £346,546,486 on the regeneration since 2015 - the amount the local authority predicted it would cost to refurbish the estate 20 years ago.

The Aylesbury Estate - famously visited by then new Prime Minister Tony Blair in 1997 when he spoke of ‘forgotten people’ - is one of Europe’s biggest estate renewal projects.

Forced to make a decision on the future of the 1970s estate back in 2005, councillors opted to knock down and rebuild the estate rather than refurbish, the cost of which at between £315-£350 million they said would be ‘excessive and would not produce an area significantly different from the existing estate’.

The then-Liberal Democrat led local authority pushed ahead with demolition, partly on the basis that rebuilding the estate with a mixture of social and market homes would be “broadly cost neutral” because the money generated by the private sale homes would offset the costs of the regeneration.

Ten years later, in 2015, Notting Hill Genesis was given planning permission to begin tearing down each block of the 2,800-home estate one by one.

So far 739 homes have been built in total and there are 321 more which are under construction.

The figure of the number of finished homes includes 122 on a site called Plot 18 which was finished this year. There are 36 homes in a bail hostel which is leased to the Ministry of Justice.

And there are 581 homes on a portion of the estate called the First Development Site which were purchased by the council in 2020 so they could be let out as council homes. There are also brand-new community facilities like the Una Marson Library, Harold Moody Health Centre and a new home for the Mentivity community centre.

Of all the homes built by NHG so far, 85 per cent are classed as affordable, with 3,575 homes due to be completed by 2036 of which 50 per cent will be affordable.

The council has stressed that it isn’t fair to compare the costs of the scheme today with 2005 estimates, given that £350 million in 2005 works out at around £625 million in today’s money when adjusted for inflation.

It also said that part of the reason councillors opted for demolition was that the old estate was largely built using Large Panel Blocks - pre-fabricated concrete panels which are known for being structurally unreliable and prone to gas explosions.

However, with the project not even a quarter of the way complete, and amid continued delays, the revelations raise questions around how much the council will have spent once the regeneration is finished.

It leaves open the possibility that the council could end up spending at least half a billion pounds when the regeneration is complete, which could be years if not several decades into the future, if it is ever finished at all; although the council has consistently said it remains committed to the renewal of the estate.

We have submitted further FOIs asking the council to give us a complete breakdown of exactly what is included in the £350 million figure - which we do

Building work on the estate in 2021. At the time we reported that boarded up flats were being broken into and vandalised

Aysen Dennis took Southwark Council to court in 2021 over its decision to allow NHG to amend the wording of the planning application which would have made it easier to push through amendments without re-obtaining permission

Ketzia Harper

SOUTHWARK COUNCIL HAS NOW SPENT £350 MILLION ON THE AYLESBURY REGENERATION SINCE 2015 - THE AMOUNT ESTIMATED FOR RETROFITTING IT TWENTY YEARS BEFORE... know includes the £200 million that the council paid NHG in 2020 for the 581 homes so they could be let out to council tenants.

We have also asked for an update on how long the authority can now realistically expect the regeneration will take to complete, and the amount it expects the entire project will cost once finished.

Councillor Ketzia Harper, a resident of the estate who recently contacted us to share her concerns about the delays to the regeneration, said she was ‘shocked’ by the figure and renewed her calls for the local authority to end its partnership with NHG. However a spokesperson for NHG stressed it was now “awaiting the completion of the final stages of the planning process before we have all the legal permissions to move to the next phase of development” which had been ‘beyond its control’.

“Ever since we entered our partnership with Southwark Council in 2014, we’ve worked towards completing affordable and quality homes for the local community,” the spokesperson said.

Commenting on the financial spend, Harper questioned “the point at which the council will make the judgement that they can’t continue with it anymore because it just isn’t providing good value.

“We’re spending so much money propping up the regeneration, but at what point do they say this partnership isn’t worth it for us?

“I’m shocked that it has got to this point

while the council know how much it has cost.”

Harper added that, based on these figures, she “absolutely believed” the council should have retrofitted the estate back in 2005.

“Residents at the time were balloted and said they would have preferred that,” she said.

While the estate is doubling in size with the regeneration, Harper said that the “density increase does not benefit the council because most of the increase is not driven by council or social homes, so it will not reduce the size of waiting lists.”

Sam Foster, the leader of the Southwark Green Party and councillor for Faraday ward where the estate is located, said: “This project was embarked upon as a total demolition because of a prevailing prejudice against council estates. It should never have been done in that way, and thankfully such an approach has few advocates these days.

“It’s time for Southwark to grasp the nettle: end partnership with NHG, be open with residents about what hasn’t worked, and work with them to build a new way forwards to invest in and maintain the estate for the benefit of its residents, including through retrofitting.”

Aysen Dennis, a long-time Aylesbury resident who took the council to court in 2021 over the regeneration, said residents “had been clear they wanted refurbishment”, referring to a 2001 ballot where 70 per cent of residents voted against the regeneration.

She said: “Instead of using that money to improve the estate they have spent around £190 million on buying back council flats from the developer.”

Aysen, who was moved out of her old flat in the Wendover block - which is slated for demolition - three years ago into one of the new-builds, continued: “I’m now living in one of the new flats, but everything has been so cheaply done. I still miss my old flat every day.

“People are desperate for a place. That is why the council should realise that all of the empty flats can be refurbished and let out.”

Helen Dennis, Southwark Council’s Cabinet Member for New Homes & Sustainable Development, said: “All the new council homes on the Aylesbury Estate are built to a high standard, including high energy efficiency to help residents with energy bills; retrofitting old buildings on the estate could not achieve such high quality. We welcome reports of any issues in our council homes from tenants and we will investigate and put things right.”

The NHG spokesperson said the decision to “regenerate rather than refurbish has meant strong progress to develop a vibrant, thriving community with quality public realm, vital services and improved areas for play and relaxation.

“The regeneration has also meant we’re able to provide larger, family-sized homes addressing the growing demand for spacious housing.”

Another Aylesbury resident, Jackie

Sumersford, who is living in a block due to be demolished later on in the regeneration, said that, while she was reluctant to leave her home, she felt the council had no choice but to demolish the estate.

“A lot of residents at the time said no to demolition. But from what I can make of it the cost of retrofitting the flats would have been too high.

“The blocks are past their sell-by date.

They were only supposed to be up for so many years. Now you’ve got leaks everywhere - everything is going wrong.”

Ketzia Harper spoke out in October to express her concerns about the huge number of properties standing empty in buildings which were cleared of most of their residents at the start of 2023, claiming that there wasn’t a date for when they could be demolished. She said that in the meantime the empty properties were becoming magnets for squatting and drug-taking.

She submitted two questions to the local authority, ahead of the July and October full council meetings, both of which were not selected for discussion, asking how much had been spent on securing the estate and whether the council would look at ending the development partnership.

The council tried to exit the development partnership back in 2023, but was forced to scrap the plans amid a souring of economic conditions.

Seemingly admitting that the project was in a state of crisis, then-housing chief Stephanie Cryan recommended that once

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Sam Foster with Aylesbury Estate in background

phase 2b was complete the council should make significant changes and explore a ‘revised way forward for rebuilding the Aylesbury Estate, to provide more council homes and to make the estate greener, working hand in hand with Aylesbury Estate residents,” citing

issues with poor resident involvement and the council’s ‘over-reliance on a single developer’.

5:19 But in 2023 the plan fell through, with Cllr Helen Dennis suggesting that former Prime Minister Liz Truss’s mini-budget,

which saw inflation sky-rocket, scuppered the council’s plans.

Cllr Dennis said: “The devastating impact of the Government’s economic decisions led to rapid inflation and much higher interest rates, resulting in an extremely challenging context.”

The local authority has recently cracked down on squatting, clearing 700 squats over the summer and securing four of the mostly-empty buildings which are due to be demolished at some point as part of Phase 2 of the regeneration and deploying 24/7 security to police the empty parts of the estate.

Our FOI also revealed that the council has spent £643,711.59 on securing the estate since 2015, of which £582,373.56 is on 24-hour security, which the council expanded on the estate this summer.

We asked if it could also tell us how much had been spent on clearing the squats, but we were told that the council did not hold that data because of the number of departments which were involved in the process.

However, the FOI did reveal that the cost of securing the estate against squatting amid delays has entirely been borne by Southwark Council, with NHG not contributing financially because the development agreement “made no provision for Notting Hill Genesis to make contributions for security outside of the active development phases that they had an existing Building Lease for.”

NHG has said it only become responsible for security when it took on the lease for building plots, which only occurs once all conditions, including planning, vacant possession and viability, are met.

We also asked the council if it could provide documents detailing any discussions with the developer about

ending the partnership since 2023, but were told this would exceed the cost limit allocated to FOI responses.

The council told us this was because there were at least 13 monthly meetings in which the Aylesbury could have been discussed, adding up to 468 meetings across the entire three-year period suggesting not only council funds but also countless hours of officers’ time had been absorbed by the regeneration.

Compounding speculation over its ability to complete the project, last year Notting Hill Genesis recorded a £129 million financial shortfall, due to building safety work and cost-overruns on a scheme in Croydon, as reported by Building.co.uk.

The company, which will become the landlord of thousands of residents on the estate once the scheme is finished, was also slapped with a non-compliant ‘G3’ governance grade by the Regulator of Social Housing in November, over delays in carrying out fire safety improvements and a mounting repairs backlog.

Cllr Dennis added: “The Aylesbury Estate is one of Europe’s biggest estate renewals, which has already created more than 580 new council homes and brand-new community facilities like the Una Marson Library, Harold Moody Health Centre, a new home for Mentivity community centre and other estate improvements.

“We’re committed to the renewal of the Aylesbury Estate, including delivering hundreds more homes for social rent, alongside good new community facilities, in the months and years to come.

“The Aylesbury renewal is replacing old blocks, including many ageing Large Panel System (LPS) blocks, and also tackling design challenges on the original estate.

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“The estate renewal was always planned to take place over many years. However there have been delays that we know have affected residents. We’re sorry for the impact they have had and we’re doing all we can to help and support local people.”

A spokesperson for Notting Hill Genesis said: “We are very proud of the progress we have made in the regeneration of the Aylesbury Estate, which will replace old, inefficient homes that are no longer fit for purpose with warm, safe, highquality housing that will benefit existing and future residents alike. So far we have delivered more than 700 new homes, of which 85% are affordable housing, alongside a beautiful new library and large health centre.

“Southwark Council’s decision to regenerate rather than refurbish has meant strong progress to develop a vibrant, thriving community with quality public realm, vital services and improved areas for play and relaxation.

The regeneration has also meant we’re able to provide larger, family-sized homes addressing the growing demand for spacious housing.

“We are awaiting the completion of the final stages of the planning process before we have all the legal permissions to move to the next phase of development. This has been beyond our control and we have done all we can to mitigate the effect on residents. Ever since we entered our partnership with Southwark Council in 2014, we’ve worked towards completing affordable and quality homes for the local community.

“We want to unlock more much-needed affordable homes and new public spaces for the Aylesbury community, as part of the 3,000 new homes NHG aims to build over the next five years to help address

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There will also be a ‘relentless’ focus on the safety of customers and staff through upgraded help points and more CCTV cameras.

TfL awarded the new London Overground operator contract to FRLL, who will take over from current operator Arriva Rail London on 3 May 2026.

All changes are set to be implemented by December 2026.

The Mildmay Line will also introduce shuttle services between Clapham Junction and Shepherd’s Bush to provide more capacity and SPCC First XI quicker journeys for commuters.

David Thomas, Head of Concession for London Overground, said: “London Overground is one of the most popular parts of our transport network, and this new concession puts customers at its heart, helping make the service even better.

“We’re delighted to welcome First Rail London Limited as our preferred new partner and look forward to working together to deliver a range of benefits for everyone who uses the network.”

By Evie Flynn THE WINDRUSH and Mildmay Lines are to experience more frequent trains and reduced waiting times, due to a £3 billion Overground contract between TfL and First Rail London Limited (FRLL).

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WWII BABY ABANDONED ON CHRISTMAS EVE REUNITES WITH HIS BROTHER AFTER 81 YEARS

By Evie Flynn A MAN who was abandoned as a baby on Christmas Eve in 1944 has reunited with his long lost brother, after �inding out he lives less than a mile away in Kennington.

John Moore, 81, was abandoned as a baby in the midst of the London Blitz and was taken to St Thomas’ Hospital by a policeman, earning him the nickname ‘Bobby’ by nurses.

At four years old, John was adopted and had a ‘happy life’, but still wondered who his biological parents were.

Eight decades later, 70-year-old Lucas Borg from Kennington was given an at-home DNA test by his daughter Ella, which revealed a strong family match.

John’s had also done a DNA test with the same company and he reached out to Ella after she was revealed as being a close DNA match.

Further testing confirmed that John and Lucas are half-brothers and that their father was a Maltese immigrant who served in the British Merchant Navy during the Second World War. Lucas confirmed that their father never knew John existed.

John’s DNA test had revealed that he had close ties to Malta, but talking to Lucas he had no idea whether this was on his mother’s or father’s side.

The brothers met and were struck by their likeness and immediate bond and Lucas has given John a ring that their father wore every day of his life.

He sent the following message to John: “I have a ring that our father

John and Lucas meeting up in Arment’s Pie and Mash shop wore all the time. I only wear it occasionally as I have many nice memories of our Dad but you do not.

“You can have this ring if you decide to wear it all the time and when you stop wearing it, it is returned back to

me. What do you think?”

John accepted the offer and now proudly wears his father’s ring.

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Crime in the 20 town centre hotspots reduced by 18 per cent over the course of the Safer Summer Streets

By Kumail Jaffer Local Democracy Reporter A targeted police crackdown in 20 hotspots across London reduced crime by 18 per cent and resulted in a third more arrests compared to last year during the summer, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) can reveal.

The Metropolitan Police launched increased police patrols and plainclothed operations after jointly identifying areas with high levels of anti-social behaviour, theft and street crime with the Home Office.

The result was visible operations in town centres across the capital as the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) and the Met continued their shift towards prioritising neighbourhood policing with the limited resources at hand.

Crime in the 20 town centre hotspots re duced by 18 per cent over the course of the SaferSummer Streets operations between June 30 and September 30, the LDRS has been told.

The Met also said that arrests were up 34 per cent, while officers doubled the number of cases solved in those areas The LDRS joined the force on two of these operations to see the impact first-hand.

During an August operation in Seven Sisters, in the north London borough of Haringey, officers stopped 68 individuals outside the tube station, with 15 positive searches – meaning they possessed illegal substances.

At the time, Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ben Russell, the Met’s lead for Safer Summer Streets, told the LDRS that targeting crime hotspots was the key to reducing levels overall, rather than spreading the force too thin across London.

A few weeks later, the LDRS observed a theft-focused operation in a busy high street and shopping centre in Ealing, West London.

Uniformed and plain-clothed officers stationed themselves around a defined perimeter where the operations leads said the majority of crimes took place.

They were also stationed in the shopping centre’s CCTV room to identify and track any potential suspects.

The main offences here weren’t drug kingpins, but individuals – often those who were alcoholics or drug addicts themselves – carrying out petty theft to fund their habits.

At a local Sainsbury’s a 44-yearold man was charged after stealing £90 worth of steak from the store. It was likely he would go on to sell it to smaller stores for half the price.

Acting Supt. James Herring told the LDRS: “It’s a specific targeting, prolific offenders, those who are shoplifting from businesses within London and in this situation with the Ealing Town Centre.

“We can’t do this in isolation, so as much as we can, we look to work with other agencies, like the council and voluntary sector, to find out why these

Police arresting a shoplifter in Ealing

CRIME IS DOWN BY 18 PER CENT

Kumail Jaffer, LDR, interviewing PC Emilie Waite in Ealing

PC Emilie Waite and Acting Superintendent James HerringWorld War One heroes people are shoplifting, and if we can get some interventions, whether it’s a drug related or an alcoholic problem, it’s one way of trying to stop them, coming to the town centre and stealing for businesses.”

The next phase of the operation would be identifying the places and areas where thieves take any stolen goods.

PC Emilie Waite, who was coordinating the operation, said a joined up approach was needed to solve the problem in the long-term.

“There’s a shared thing with people who are both using drugs and shoplifting,” she said.

“We can’t just arrest and sanction shoplifters, but we also need to take a soft approach as well to help them get

the support that they need.

“We also want to make sure that the businesses in this area know that the police are supporting them so that they feel more confident to report shoplifting. And in that way it helps us get more information, it helps us get more resources, and then we can start looking at other things, such as targeting shops that are handling the stolen goods, that are being shoplifted from the businesses.

“This is just one of the components of tackling shoplifting. There’s lots more things that we do either side that will help as well, but part of today is just about reassuring the public and that we are here to tackle this problem.

“We’ve got a limited amount of police resources that we need to maximise

our efficiency in our efforts.”

City Hall were also keen to point out the wider fall in crime rates across London, despite limited resources for the Met. The 12 months to November 2025 saw 22,000 fewer offences than the 12 months to November 2024, meaning total recorded crime in London has fallen by 2.4 per cent.

This includes a 16 percent reduction in homicides, a 7 percent reduction in violence with injury, a 15 percent reduction in personal robbery, an 11 percent reduction in theft from the person.

However, Met Police data also shows that sexual offences are up by 7.9 per cent in the same period, with drug offences increasing by over a third in the latest 12-month period compared to the year before.

The Mayor of London said: “The evidence is clear – our approach to tackling crime and its complex causes

is working and the results speak for themselves. There have been 22,000 fewer offences across the capital in the last year – with burglary, personal robbery, theft and vehicle crime all falling.

Violence with injury and gun crime are also down. The latest ONS data shows you are less likely to be the victim of violent crime in London than in the rest of England and Wales.

“These results are testament to the hard work of the Met Police who I’ve backed with record investment to bear down on crime, alongside the prevention and early intervention work of my London Violence Reduction Unit and partners across London.

“But no one is resting on their laurels.

We need to continue to make progress in 2026. I’ll continue to do all I can, working with businesses, communities and the police to build on these reductions as we continue to deliver a safer London for everyone.”

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ALL THE LAUGHS AND SPARKLES ONE COULD HOPE FOR

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Chaos, Champagne and Coward

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IF YOU are looking for a theatrical Christmas treat that’s both fun and sophisticated then Noël Coward’s Fallen Angels at the Menier Chocolate Factory could be for you, writes Katie Kelly.

Menier Chocolate Factory until 21st February.

Booking and full details: https://www.menierchocolatefactory. com/tickets/fallen-angels/

IT’S THAT time of year again: Panto season! The busiest period for theatres up and down the country, as soap stars, reality TV personalities and… Jeremy Corbyn (?) prepare to take to the stages of

regional theatres and entertain crowds of screaming kids, parents and grandparents, writes Melina Block.

Cinderella is the pantomime of choice this year at Richmond Theatre, with a

delightfully eclectic cast ranging from Helen George of BBC’s Call The Midwife fame as the glitzy fairy godmother, to household name Basil Brush as Baron Basil, ruler of the land.

The other usual suspects are all present,

Richmond Theatre until 4th January.

Booking and full details: https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/ cinderella-pantomime/richmond-theatre/

The perfect family showand carols for catastrophe AS SOON as you walk in you feel something, there is a buzz of anticipation, the set warmly overwhelms while the projected graphics slink off the stage and along the walls to bring the Savoy Theatre to life. There are just a few children at this evening performance because this is Paddington the Musical and his fans stretch right back to 1958, and it showed in the audience age range, writes Michael Holland.

The show opens in Mr Gruber’s shop of curiosities before transforming into a hectic station with people too busy to stop. Through the crowd emerges the bear the nation has come to love who is greeted by the house with a big, soft ‘Awwww’. He is lost and homeless. Awwww, again.

Much against the will of Henry Brown, his wife and children adopt the bear, naming him Paddington after the station and Brown after them. The Browns’ relationship is rocky and as it worsens over the coming days, Henry blames Paddington, forcing him to quietly

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Set in the 1920s, the play follows two long-time friends whose comfortable but staid marriages are suddenly unsettled by a postcard from their former mutual lover Maurice Duclos — indicating his imminent arrival.

Janie Dee and Alexandra Gilbreath are superb as fiery friends Julia and Jane. At first, they try to flee the attractive Frenchman but “virtue is far easier to maintain before temptation sends a postcard.” So they settle into a drunken evening of waiting and contemplating the unthinkable. Will they betray their nice but predictable husbands and each other? A long, inebriated night stretches their friendship to breaking point with much hilarity along the way.

This play is a joyous romp with an exquisite set and beautiful costumes. It is a feast for the eyes and tonic for the weary preChristmas soul. If the two nonpantomime dames weren’t enough already enough fun, the icing on the cake comes in the form of maid Saunders. A precursor to Nessa from ‘Gavin and Stacey’, Saunders constantly upstages her employers with her skills and stories. A concert pianist, former Ballet Russes dancer and golfing expert, she knows she is wasted in the kitchen. The choreography of the whole play is tight, but Saunders gets the best of it and dazzles as she dances.

When ‘Fallen Angels’ premiered its scandal lay in the idea of two women having ‘sown their wild oats’ before marriage. A century on the transgression feels different.

It’s not the impropriety but the vitality — the frank desire, the refusal to retreat into matronly invisibility — that feels quietly radical.

including the endearing, goofy Buttons, in a performance from Charlie Stemp that perfectly balances the line between awkward sidekick and bubbly comic relief. The wicked stepsisters, portrayed brilliantly by Stephen Guarino and Jak Allen-Anderson, are another classic panto highlight, strutting around and bouncing off each other’s comedic timing effortlessly. Hope Dawe’s Cinderella is as butter-wouldn’t-melt sweet as one would hope, truly embodying the Disney princess archetype. Tom Major is equally dashing as Prince Charming, while his companion, Michael Lin’s Dandini, rounds out the main cast with another confident performance.

The ensemble performers, although not necessarily the stars of the show, do deserve a special mention. Their boundlessly energetic dancing is the backbone of the production, each of them seeming to actually beam with joy.

It’s easy to dismiss panto, but it would take a real Scrooge to not be at least a bit moved by the infectious joy of the ensemble cast.

Another key element when concocting the magic of pantomime is the costumes.

Courtesy of costume designer Teresa Nalton, every scene in Cinderella is amplified by sequins, glitter and petticoats.

The fairy Godmother’s gorgeous, shimmering gowns are particularly breathtaking, as are the outrageously over the top costumes worn by the wicked stepsisters.

Overall, Cinderella packs all the laughs and sparkles one could hope for from a pantomime, promising a reliably fun night out.

leave the family home to make his own way in London Town in his quest to find the explorer who came to his Peruvian jungle many years before.

Meanwhile, Millicent Clyde, head of the Natural History Museum, needs a Peruvian Bear for her collection of stuffed endangered species! She is also the daughter of the explorer who Paddington seeks.

There is a lot to take in but with the help of bouncy Tom Fletcher songs to give the narrative legs it is not hard to follow who the Baddies and Goodies are among a huge cast where pretty much nobody is pushed upstage under the direction of Luke Sheppard.

And, yes, the Baddies do get to have more fun, although almost everyone gets a real chance to shine in this production: Bonnie Langford makes the most of Mrs Bird, the lodger the Browns can’t dislodge - even getting to do the splits and high-kicks along with hitting high notes; nerdy Mr Brown gets to rock out with his electric guitar to win the affections of his wife back; Amy Booth-Steel has us in hysterics as Chair of the

Geographers Guild, rtubbornly refusing anything to anyone if they’re not a member; and Victoria Hamilton-Barritt is evil incarnate as she plots to get Paddington killed off and stuffed. What a malicious joy she was. But I thought it was Tom Edden as jobsworth Mr Curry the moneygrabbing Cabbie who is a stickler for rules at the beginning but ends up a soft-hearted saviour who should take the marmalade sandwich home under his cap.

But even up against a cheeky Cockney pigeon called Hank, Paddington Bear will always be the star. Made real by Arti Shah inside and James Hameed remotely providing the voice and face movements, he drew the warmest audience reactions. We gave him the love he craved and made him feel wanted forever.

Paddington the Musical is a homage to London and its people. It is the perfect family show. It’s a winner.

Savoy Theatre until October 25th 2026.

Booking and full details: https:// paddingtonthemusical.com/

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16 PUBLIC NOTICES Transport for London Public Notice ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 THE A3204 GLA ROAD AND SIDE ROAD (DURHAM STREET AND WINDMILL ROW, LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF STOPPING AND BANNED TURN) ORDER 2025 1. Transport for London hereby gives notice that it has made the above-named Traffic Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 for the purpose specified in paragraph 2. The effect of the Order is summarised in paragraph 3.

2. The purpose of the Order is to enable carriageway resurfacing works to take place on the A3204 Durham Street.

3. The effect of the Order will be to prohibit any vehicle from: (1) turning left from Durham Street into Harleyford Road; (2) stopping in the Loading and Disabled Persons Vehicles Bay outside Nos. 47 – 49 Durham Street; (3) stopping in the Parking and Disabled Persons Vehicles Bay outside Nos 10 and 8 Windmill Row and outside Nos. 1 to 5 Windmill Row and side of No. 316 Kennington Road; (4) stopping in the E-Taxi Bay outside No. 2 Windmill Row; (5) stopping in the Disabled Persons Vehicles Bay outside Nos. 4 and 6 Windmill Row. The Order will be effective at certain times between 10:00 PM on 15th January 2026 and 6:00 AM on 16th April 2026 or when the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. The prohibition will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall from time to time be indicated by traffic signs.

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

5. At such times as the prohibition is in force an alternative route will be indicated by traffic signs via Harleyford Road (north-westbound), Kennington Lane, Windmill Row, Kennington Road and Kennington Park Road to normal route of travel.

Dated this 9th day of January 2026 Andrew Ulph Co-ordination Manager Transport for London, Palestra, 197 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ

Transport for London Public Notice ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 THE A2213 GLA ROAD (KIDBROOKE PARK ROAD, ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF STOPPING AND SUSPENSION OF BUS LANE) ORDER 2026 1. Transport for London hereby gives notice that it intends to make the above named Traffic Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 for the purpose specified in paragraph 2. The effect of the Order is summarised in paragraph 3.

2. The purpose of the Order is to enable highway signage installation works to take place at Kidbrooke Park Road.

3. The effect of the Order will be to prohibit any vehicle from stopping on Kidbrooke Park Road between its junctions with Old Post Office Lane and Eltham Road.

The Order will also allow all vehicles to use the Bus Lanes on Kidbrooke Park Road between its junctions with Old Post Office Lane and Eltham Road.

The Order will be effective at certain times between 12th January 2026 and 11th July 2026 every night from 9.00 PM until 5.00 AM or when the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. The prohibition will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall from time to time be indicated by traffic signs.

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

Dated this 2nd day of January 2025 Matt Standell Performance and Planning Manager , Transport for London Palestra, 197 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ

Friday, January 2nd 2026

LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ORDER The Lewisham (Free Parking Places, Loading Places and Waiting, Loading and Stopping Restrictions) (Consolidation) (Amendment No *) Order 202* The Lewisham (Charged for Parking Places) (Consolidation) (Amendment No *) Order 202* The Lewisham (Off Street) (Restricted Street) (No.*) Order 202* Campshill Place, SE13 and Canada Gardens, SE13 The Council of the London Borough of Lewisham proposes to make the above Traffic Regulation Orders under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended).

PTO 1101 1. The effect of this proposal is to:(a) prohibit waiting by vehicles at any time in that length of Campshill Place which extends between the northern property boundary line of No.62 Campshill Road southwards to the southern property boundary line of No.38 Campshill Road (only insofar as it relates to entire length of the public highway).

The existing single yellow line restriction on the same length of road will be revoked; (b) prohibit the waiting by vehicles at any time in the entire length of Canada Gardens, SE13. Exemptions apply to vehicles parked within designated parking bays within the above length of road.

2. Copies of the draft Order and Statement of the Council’s Reasons for proposing to make the Order may be obtained by emailing a request to trafficorders@lewisham.gov.uk quoting reference ‘PTO-1101’.

3. Comments on the proposals for or against, together with the reasons for which they are made should be sent in writing to trafficorders@lewisham.gov.uk or Lewisham Transport Policy & Development, Laurence House, 1 Catford Road, London SE6 4RU, quoting reference ‘PTO-1101’ to arrive by 23 January 2026.

4. All written representations received concerning Traffic Regulation Orders are public documents that may be inspected by any person on demand.

Dated 2nd January 2026.

Zahur Khan, Director Public Realm, Laurence House, 1 Catford Road, London SE6 4RU. LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM The Lewisham (Free Parking Places, Loading Places and Waiting, Loading and Stopping Restrictions) (Consolidation) (Amendment No *) Order 202* The Lewisham (Charged for Parking Places) (Consolidation) (Amendment No *) Order 202* The Lewisham (Prescribed Routes) (No.*) Order 202* One-Way Traffic on Wagner Street, SE15 and White Post Street, SE15 AND Proposed Raised Table on White Post Street, SE15 1. The Council of the London Borough of Lewisham propose to make under Sections 6, 32, 35, 36, 45, 46 and 49 of and Part IV of Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) “The Lewisham (Free Parking Places, Loading Places and Waiting, Loading and Stopping Restrictions) (Consolidation) (Amendment No *) Order 202*” and “The Lewisham (Charged for Parking Places) (Consolidation) (Amendment No *) Order 202*” the effect of which will be to prohibit waiting by vehicles on the times specified and on the lengths of roads specified the Schedule to this Notice.

2. The Council also propose to make under Section 6 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) “The Lewisham (Prescribed Routes) (No.*) Order 202*” the effect of which will is that vehicles proceeding in (a) White Post Street, SE15 from its junction with Old Kent Road/New Cross Road (A2) northwards to its junction with Wagner Street; and (b) Wagner Street, SE15 from its junction with White Post Street north-westwards to that part of Wagner Street which lies within the boundary of the London Borough of Southwark shall proceed only in a northerly or north-westerly direction only (towards Ilderton Road).

3. Copies of the draft Order, plans and a Statement of the Council’s Reasons for proposing to make the Order may be viewed either though the lewisham.traffweb.app website or obtained by emailing a request to trafficorders@lewisham.gov.uk quoting reference ‘PTO-1102’.

4. Notice is also hereby given that the London Borough of Lewisham, in exercise of their powers under Section 90A of the Highways Act 1980 propose to introduce a flat-topped road table which will be 3.7m by 2.85m, with a 75mm height plateau on White Post Street, SE15. The road table will be centred at a point 14m north of the north-western kerb-line of Old Kent Road/New Cross Road (A2).

5. Comments on the proposals for or against, together with the reasons for which they are made should be sent writing to trafficorders@lewisham.gov.uk or Lewisham Transport Policy & Development, Laurence House, 1 Catford Road, London SE6 4RU, quoting reference ‘PTO-1102’ by 23 January 2026.

6. All written representations received concerning Traffic Regulation Orders are public documents that may be inspected by any person on demand.

Schedule – Waiting Restrictions (No Waiting at Any Time) (a) White Post Street, SE15 – its entire length; and (b) Wagner Street, SE15 – on both sides of the road, between White Post Street north-eastwards to that part of Wagner Street which lies within the boundary of the London Borough of Southwark.

Dated 2nd January 2026.

Zahur Khan, Director Public Realm, 5th Floor Laurence House, 1 Catford Road, London SE6 4RU.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PREMISES LICENCE LICENSING ACT 2003 Notice is given that: Tesco Stores Limited: Tesco House, Shire Park, Kestrel Way, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 1GA, has applied for the Grant of a Premises Licence for the following premises: 1 Southlake Road, London, SE28 0FX. A record of this application may be inspected by appointment. Other persons may make representations to the Council on this application by no later than 15/01/2026.

Representations can be made in writing, by email or fax using the contact details above. Representations can only be made on the grounds of one of the four licensing objectives, namely: • Prevention of Crime and Disorder • Prevention of Public Nuisance • Public Safety • Protection of Children from Harm Any person who makes a false statement in connection with an application is liable on summary conviction to a maximum fine of £5,000. It is proposed that the following licensable activities will take place at the premises: The provision of late-night refreshment (indoors) on the following days: Monday-Sunday, 23:00-00:00. The sale by retail of alcohol for consumption off the premises on the following days: Monday-Sunday, 06:00-00:00.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PREMISES LICENCE DSINGH BUSINESS LTD have applied to Richmond Council for a premises licence at: Kingston Off Licence, Unit 1 Kings Field Place 1 Hampton Court Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 4AE to provide the following licensable activities: The sale by retail of alcohol for consumption off the premises 08:00 Hours to 23:00 Hours each day. Any person who wishes to make a representation in relation to this application must give notice in writing to: Richmond Licensing Authority, Regulatory Services Partnership (Serving Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils) Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5DX or by email to: licensing@ merton.gov.uk By 13th January 2026 The record of this application may be inspected Monday to Friday (except Bank Holidays) by prior appointment at the offices of The Licensing Authority, Regulatory Services Partnership (Serving Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils) Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5DX between the hours of 10.00am and 4.00pm. Information on all new and variation applications received by the Licensing Authority can be viewed on the Council’s website www.richmond.gov.uk It is an offence, under section 158 of the Licensing Act 2003, to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in or in connection with an application, punishable upon conviction by an unlimited fine.

LICENSING ACT 2003 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR THE VARIATION OF A PREMISES LICENCE PREMISES Royal Festival Hall, The Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX. Notice is given that Gather & Gather Ltd has applied to Lambeth Council to vary a Premises Licence under the Licensing Act 2003.

The proposed variation is:- To add an additional area on Level 5 which will be a private dining area for up to 8 people. There are no changes to the existing licensable activities, hours or conditions. Details of the layout are shown on the plan submitted with the application. Anyone who wishes to make representations regarding this application must write to The Licensing Section London Borough of Lambeth 3rd Floor Civic Centre 6 Brixton Hill London SW2 1EG or by email licensing@lambeth.gov.uk Representations must be received by 15 January 2026. The register of Licensing Applications can be inspected by appointment at the above address or via the licensing authorities website at www.lambeth.gov.uk/licensing It is an offence on summary conviction to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with this application, the maximum fine for which is unlimited.

LICENSING ACT 2003 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PREMISES LICENCE NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT LOKY HOLDINGS LTD has applied to Wandsworth Council on 19 December 2025 for the grant of a premises licence to use the premises at Unit E 57 Nine Elms Lane London SW11 7DE for the provision of regulated entertainment (Live and Recorded Music) Monday to Sunday 08:00 to 23:00 and the sale by retail of alcohol Monday to Sunday 08:00 to 23:00, with nonstandard timing for New Year’s Eve, as more particularly set out in the application. Any person who wishes to make a representation in relation to this application must give notice in writing to: Wandsworth Licensing Authority, Regulatory Services Partnership (Serving Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils) Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5DX or by email to: licensing@ merton.gov.uk to be received by no later than 16 January 2026 stating the grounds for making said representation. The register and a record of the application can be inspected on the Council’s website www.merton.gov.uk or by appointment at the Council’s offices during office hours. It is an offence, under section 158 of the Licensing Act 2003, to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in or in connection with an application for a premises licence and the maximum fine on being convicted of such an offence is unlimited.

Thomas & Thomas Partners LLP 38a Monmouth Street, London WC2H 9EP www.tandtp.com

Public Notice - Licensing Act 2003 We, Empire Lounge Services Limited, hereby give notice that we have applied to Lewisham Council as the Licensing Authority for the grant of a New Premises Licence at Grand Empire, 108-110 Rushey Green, Catford, London, SE6 4HW to: 1. Allow the sale and supply of alcohol on Sunday-Wednesday from 10:00-00:00; on Thursday from 10:00-01:00 and on Friday and Saturday from 10:00-02:00. 2. Allow the provision of recorded music on Sunday-Wednesday from 12:00-00:00; Thursday from 12:00-01:00 and on Friday and Saturday from 12:00-02:00. 3. Allow late night refreshment on Sunday-Wednesday from 23:00-00:00; on Thursday from 23:00-01:00 and on Friday and Saturday from 23:00-02:00. 4.Allow the premises to be open to the public on Sunday-Wednesday from 08:00-00:30; on Thursday from 08:00-01:30 and on Friday and Saturday from 08:00-02:30. 5.Allow the premises to be open on notable days as applied. The application may be viewed at Lewisham Council, Safer Communities Service, 9 Holbeach Road, London, SE6 4TW by appointment Monday to Friday (except on public holidays) 9.00am-4:00pm; or at www.lewisham.gov.uk. Responsible Authorities or any other person may make representations regarding the application to the licensing authority in writing by emailing licensing@lewisham.gov.uk not later than 16 January 2026 Representations received after this date will not be considered. It is an offence, liable on conviction to a fine up to Level 5 on the standard scale (unlimited), under Section 158 of the Licensing Act 2003 to make a false statement in or in connection with this application.

Dated 19th December 2025 Dadds Licensing Solicitors office@dadds.co.uk 01277 631811

PUBLIC NOTICE Licensing Act 2003 We, Empire Lounge Services Limited, hereby give notice that we have applied to Lewisham Council as the Licensing Authority for the grant of an application to vary a Premises Licence at Grand Empire, 108-110 Rushey Green, Catford, London, SE6 4HW to: This application includes 1) Amend the premises licence plan to change the internal layout of the ground floor and second floor of the premises only. 2) To make no other amendments in relation to hours or licensable activities on the premises licence.The application may be viewed at Lewisham Council, Safer Communities Service, 9 Holbeach Road, London, SE6 4TW by appointment Monday to Friday (except on public holidays) 09.00am to 16:00pm; or at www.lewisham.gov.uk Responsible Authorities or any other person may make representations regarding the application to the licensing authority in writing by emailing licensing@lewisham.gov.uk not later than 19th January 2026. Representations received after this date will not be considered.

It is an offence, liable on conviction to a fine up to level 5 on the standard scale (unlimited), under Section 158 of The Licensing Act 2003 to make a false statement in or in connection with this application.

Dated 23rd December 2025 Dadds Licensing Solicitors office@dadds.co.uk 01277 631811

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Notice of Application for Grant of a Premises Licence Notice is hereby given that Bel’ivoire Limited has applied to the London Borough of Lewisham on 19/12/2025 for the grant of a premises licence under Section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003 for use at the premises to be known as Bel’ivoire, Unit 5 Eros House Shop, Brownhill Road, London SE6 2EF. The proposed licensable activities are The Retail Sale of Alcohol: Mon. – Thu. 11.00 to 00.30 & Fri. – Sun. 11.00 to 02.30. Regulated Entertainment: Fri. – Sun. 23.00 to 02.30. Late Night Refreshment: Mon. – Thu. 23.00 to 01.00 & Fri. – Sun. 23.00 to 03.00. With additional hours on notable dates (see application for details) The record of this application is held by the Licensing Authority and can be viewed on the website www. lewisham.gov.uk or inspected at their offices at 9 Holbeach Road, Catford, London SE6 4TW by appointment.

Any Person wishing to submit representations to the application must do so in writing to the Licensing Authority or by email to licensing@ lewisham.gov.uk, giving in detail the grounds for the objection.

Representations must be received no later than 16/01/2026. It is an offence under section 158 of the Licensing Act 2003 for anyone to recklessly or knowingly make a false statement in connection with a licensing application. The Maximum Fine on Summary Conviction (Level 5 on the Standard Scale) is Unlimited.

Beyond the Blue Limited – www. beyondtheblue.co.uk LICENSING ACT 2003 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PREMISES LICENCE NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT Chelsea Fine Food Ltd has applied to London Borough of Lambeth on 22 December 2025 for the grant of a premises licence to use the premises at Megan’s Deli, 55-57 Old Town, London, SW4 0JQ for the provision of regulated entertainment (Films, Live & Recorded Music), the provision of late night refreshment and the sale by retail of alcohol, Monday to Sunday 08:00-01:00, as more particularly set out in the application. Any person who wishes to make a representation in relation to this application must give notice in writing to: Licensing Team, Third Floor, Civic Centre, 6 Brixton Hill, Brixton, London, SW2 1EG or by email to: licensing@lambeth.gov.uk to be received by no later than 19 January 2026 stating the grounds for making said representation. The register and a record of the application can be inspected on the Council’s website www.lambeth.gov. uk or by appointment at the Council’s offices during office hours. It is an offence, under section 158 of the Licensing Act 2003, to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in or in connection with an application for a premises licence and the maximum fine on being convicted of such an offence is unlimited.

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LICENSING ACT 2003 VARIATION OF PREMISES LICENSE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been made to vary a Premises License under Section 34 of the Licensing Act 2003 Name of Applicant: BRIXTON EXPRESS LTD Postal Address of Premises: BRIXTON TOWN STORE, 500 BRIXTON ROAD BRIXTON LONDON SW9 8EQ Brief Description of Proposed Variation: To extend hours of supply of alcohol off sales from midnight to 01.00 the following day Sun, Mon, Tue, & Wed, window/hatch only and amend condition 23.

Any person wishing to make representations concerning this application must give notice in writing: Licensing Team, London Borough of Lambeth, Civic Centre, 3rd floor, 6 Brixton Hill, London SW2 1EG, email: licensing@lambeth.gov.uk, telephone: 020 7926 6108 Representations must be received no later than: THURSDAY 15th JANUARY 2026 The register of licensing applications can be inspected at the Civic Centre address above between 10.00 am and 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday, (telephone 020 7926 6108 for an appointment). Applications can also be viewed online at www.lambeth.gov.uk (search ‘current license applications) IT IS AN OFFENCE, under Section 158 of the Licesning Act 2003, knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application. The maximum fine for which a person is liable on summary conviction for this offence is unlimited.

LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF PREMISES LICENCE NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT Kenny Gabriel has applied to the London Borough of Lewisham for a variation to existing premises licence in respect of Gateway Supermarket, 269 New Cross Road, London SE14 6AR Licensable Activity: • Sale of Alcohol (for consumption off the premises only) Proposed Days and Hours of Sale of Alcohol: • Sunday to Wednesday: 08:00am – 03:00am • Thursday to Saturday: 08:00am – 05:00am Opening Hours of the Premises: • Sunday to Wednesday: 07:00am – 03:00am • Thursday to Saturday: 07:00am to 05:00am The premises will operate as a local supermarket/convenience store selling groceries, household goods, and other retail items, with alcohol sales forming part of the overall retail offer. Alcohol will be stored and displayed in designated areas of the shop and sold only by trained staff under the supervision of the premises licence holder or designated premises supervisor (DPS).

Anyone wishing to make representation regarding the application must give notice in writing to Licensing Services, Second Floor, Laurence House, 1 Catford Road, London, SE6 4RU (Tel: 020-8314 6400) or Email licensing@lewisham.gov.uk WITHIN THREE WEEKS specifying the ground of opposition.

The application & register can also be viewed at the above address during office hours.

It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application and the maximum fine for which a person is liable on summary conviction for the offence is £5000.

Should representation be received a public hearing will be held.

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS, FERNDALE ROAD 1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable Centurion Traffic Management to carry out bridge investigation works, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth intends to make an Order the effect of which would be to temporarily prohibit vehicles from entering or proceeding in Ferndale Road between Nos. 179 and 232 Ferndale Road.

2. Alternative routes for affected vehicles would be available via Pulross Road, Bellefields Road, Stockwell Road, Stockwell Green, Landor Road and Bedford Road.

3. The Order would come into force on 21 January 2026 and would continue for a maximum duration of 1 month or until the works have been completed, whichever is the sooner. In practice, it is anticipated that the works would take 1 day to complete. If the works cannot be carried out or completed during this time, then the Order may have effect on subsequent dates within the maximum period of 1 month.

Dated 2 January 2026

Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager

PUBLIC NOTICES 17

Friday, January 2nd 2026

Notice of application for a Premises Licence.

Notice is hereby given that TOSCANA PIZZERIA LIMITED has applied to Wandsworth Council for a new premises licence at Toscana Pizzeria, 127A Lavender Hill, London, SW11 5QJ for Late Night Refreshment – Indoors and Outdoors – Sunday to Wednesday – 23:00 hrs to 02:00hrs Thursday to Saturday – 23:00hrs to 04:00hrs The provision of late-night refreshment after 2am shall be via online 3rd party delivery companies only with the premises closed to walk-in trade.

Any person who wishes to make a representation in relation to this application must give notice in writing by 15th January 2026 stating the grounds for making said representation to: Wandsworth Licensing Authority, Regulatory Services Partnership (Serving Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils) Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5DX or by email: licensing@merton.gov.uk The record of this application may be inspected Monday to Friday (except Bank Holidays) by prior appointment at the offices of Wandsworth Licensing Authority, Regulatory Services Partnership (Serving Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils) Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5DX between the hours of 10.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m.

Information on all new and variation applications received by the Licensing Authority can be viewed on the Council’s website www.wandsworth.gov.uk It is an offence, under section 158 of the Licensing Act 2003, to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in or in connection with an application, punishable upon conviction by an unlimited fine.

LICENSING ACT 2003 APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF PREMISES LICENCE Gazmir Metushi has applied to the London Borough of Lambeth for the grant of a Premises Licence, in respect of the following premises: 500 Degrees Clapham South Ltd, 71 Clapham Common South Side, London, SW4 9DA which would authorise the following licensable activities: Alcohol licence Monday to Saturday12:00pm - 23:00pm Sunday 12:00pm - 22:00pm The record of this application may be inspected during normal office hours by an appointment at the Licensing Section, London Borough of Lambeth, 3rd Floor, Civic Centre, 6 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1EG, or via the licensing authority’s website, at www.lambeth.gov.uk/licensing A responsible authority or any other person may make representation to the licensing authority in respect of this application.

Representations must be made in writing, either by post to the above address, or by email to licensing@lambeth.gov.uk and must be received no later than 20.01.2026 It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with a licensing application, and the maximum fine for which a person is liable on summary conviction for that offence shall not exceed level 5 on the standard scale (£5,000).

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC AND WAITING RESTRICTIONS, THORNLAW ROAD 1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable Southern Gas Network to carry out repair and maintenance works, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth has made an Order the effect of which will be to temporarily prohibit vehicles from: a) entering or proceeding in a westerly direction in that length of Thornlaw Road which lies between its junction with Knights Hill and the western boundary of No 2. Thornlaw Road; b) waiting (including waiting for the purpose of delivering or collecting goods or loading or unloading a vehicle) in that length of Thornlaw Road which lies between its junction with Knights Hill and the western boundary of No 2.

Thornlaw Road.

2. Alternative routes for affected vehicles will be available via: a) Knights Hill, St Julian’s Farm Road and Casewick Road; and b) Thornlaw Road, Casewick Road and St Julians’s Farm Road.

3. The Order will come into force on 5 January 2026 and will continue for a maximum duration of 2 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the sooner. In practice, it is anticipated that the works will take 2 weeks to complete. If the works cannot be carried out or completed during this time, then the Order may have effect on subsequent dates within the maximum period of 2 months.

Dated 2 January 2026

Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager

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LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS – TRINITY RISE 1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable FCS Cleaning to carry out tree cutting, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth has made an Order the effect of which will be to temporarily prohibit vehicles from entering or proceeding in that length of Trinity Rise which lies between No. 136 Trinity Rise and its junction with Tulse Hill. Cyclist access will be maintained in both directions on Trinity Rise on the opposite side of the road to the works.

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS, CROXTED ROAD 1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable Centurion Traffic Management to carry out bridge investigation works, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth intends to make an Order the effect of which would be to temporarily prohibit vehicles from entering or proceeding in Croxted Road from its junction with Norwood Road eastward for a distance of 60 metres.

2. Alternative routes for affected vehicles would be available via Trinity Rise, Norwood Road, Christchurch Road, Hardel Rise and Tulse Hill.

2. Alternative routes for affected vehicles would be available via South Croxted Road, Dulwich Wood Park, Collage Road, Crystal Palace Parade, Westwood Hill, Kirklade, Dartmouth Road, London Road, Lorship Lane, Grove Vale, Grove Lane, Champion Park, Denmark Hill, Herne Hill Norwood Road and vice versa.

3. The Order will come into force on 5 January 2026 and continue in force for a maximum duration of 1 month or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. In practice, it is anticipated that the works will take place on 5 January but if the works cannot be carried out or completed during that time then the Order may have effect at subsequent times within the maximum period of 1 month.

3. The Order would come into force on 5 January 2026 and would continue for a maximum duration of 2 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the sooner. In practice, it is anticipated that the works would take 2 weeks to complete. If the works cannot be carried out or completed during this time, then the Order may have effect on subsequent dates within the maximum period of 2 months.

Dated 2 January 2026

Dated 2 January 2026

Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS, LANSDOWNE HILL 1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable Southern Gas Network to carry out repair and maintenance works, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth intends to make an Order the effect of which would be to temporarily prohibit vehicles from entering or proceeding in Lansdowne Hill at its junction with Canterbury Grove.

Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS – PALACE ROAD 1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable the installation of a traffic filter, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth intends to make an Order the effect of which would be to temporarily prohibit vehicles from entering or proceeding in Palace Road at it’s junction with Leigham Vale for a distance of 30 metres.

2. Alternative routes for affected vehicles would be available via Norwood Road and York Hill or Lansdowne Hill, Royal Circus, York Hill and Norwood Road.

2. Alternative routes for affected vehicles would be available via Probyn Road, Christchurch Road, Hardel Rise, Tulse Hill, Norwood Road and Leigham Vale, or Norwood Road, Christchurch Road and Probyn Road .

3. The Order would come into force on 19 January 2026 and would continue for a maximum duration of 1 month or until the works have been completed, whichever is the sooner. In practice, it is anticipated that the works would take 1 day to complete. If the works cannot be carried out or completed during this time, then the Order may have effect on subsequent dates within the maximum period of 1 month.

3. The Order would come into force on 19 January 2026 and would continue for a maximum duration of 1 month or until the works have been completed, whichever is the sooner. In practice, it is anticipated that the works would take 1 day to complete. If the works cannot be carried out or completed during this time, then the Order may have effect on subsequent dates within the maximum period of 1 month.

Dated 2 January 2026

Dated 2 January 2026

Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager

Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager

18 PUBLIC NOTICES

Friday, January 2nd 2026

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH Notice Under The Town and Country Planning Acts NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council is considering applications as set out below under the following categories; ADV = ADVERTISEMENT CONSENT FUL = FULL PLANNING PERMISSION LB = LISTED BUILDING CONSENT P3G = E-USES/BETTING/PAYDAY TO MIXED P3MA = PRIOR APPROVAL P3MA VOC = VARIATION OF CONDITIONS Written representations should be made within three weeks of the date of this advertisement to the Director of Planning, PO Box 734, Winchester SO23 5DG. Any comments made are open to inspection by the public and in the event of an appeal may be referred to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government. Confidential comments cannot be taken into account in determining an application.

Application plans can be viewed online at www.lambeth.gov.uk/searchplanningapps – search using the reference number at the end of each application listing.

Pavement O/s 44 Clapham High Street London SW4 7UR Installation of a new Street Hub unit, including the display of two internally illuminated digital LCD screens (associated planning application: 25/03873/FUL) 25/03874/ADV 245 Brixton Road London Lambeth SW9 6LJ Installation of digitally printed vinyl window graphics. 25/03887/ADV 6 Flat 4 Riggindale Road London Lambeth SW16 1QJ Replacement of an existing timber glazed sash windows with a timber double glazed sash windows to the second floor front elevation (Flat 4). 25/03896/FUL Clapham Spiritualist Church 11A North Street London Lambeth SW4 0HN Installation of metal, lockable security gates to the passage that fronts North Street. 25/03820/FUL 36 Telford Avenue London Lambeth SW2 4XF Single storey ground floor rear extension with a covered alleyway and the installation of a flat roof sky light. Replacement of timber framed sash windows with like for like timber framed sash windows. Ground floor redesign and all associated works. 25/03899/FUL 12 Meadow Road London SW8 1QB Erection of a single storey ground floor rear / side extension. 25/03760/FUL 58 Knatchbull Road London Lambeth SE5 9QY Demolition of an existing timber and metal frame veranda to the rear garden and erection of a single storey rear extension to the lower ground floor and installation of a skylight. 25/03848/FUL 43 Netherford Road London Lambeth SW4 6AF Installation of solar panel array to rear pitched roof and flat roof area.

(Please note: The reference number for this Listed Building Consent application is 25/03481/LB but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 25/03480/FUL). 25/03481/LB 22 Amesbury Avenue London Lambeth SW2 3AA Erection of a single storey side and rear extension to the existing dormer.

25/03945/FUL Footway Adjacent To Hillyard House, Brixton Road London SW9 0NH Two digital 75-inch LCD display screens, one on each side of the Street Hub unit.

(Please note: The reference number for this application for Advertisement Consent is 25/03884/ADV, but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 25/03883/FUL). 25/03884/ADV Public Pavement Opposite 206 - 212 Kennington Park Road London SE11 4DE Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure on the footway adjacent to 206-210 Kennington Park Road. 25/03923/FUL 170 Rosendale Road London Lambeth SE21 8LG Erection of a single storey rear and side extension to lower ground floor, and Alterations to the lower ground front elevation to create two symmetrical bay windows. 25/03943/FUL Telephone Kiosk Outside Sainsburys 33 Clapham High Street London Two digital 75-inch LCD display screens, one on each side of the Street Hub unit.

(Please note: The reference number for this application for Advertisement Consent is 25/03882/ADV, but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 25/03881/FUL) 25/03882/ADV 24 Cornwall Road London Lambeth SE1 8TW Application for Prior Approval for the change of use of former office, and light industrial workspace (Use Class E) to single residential dwelling (Use Class C3). 25/03903/P3MA 19 Josephine Avenue London SW2 2JX Replacement of the existing single glazed windows and doors, with double glazed timber windows and door to the front elevation and double-glazed timber sashes and casement windows and door to the rear elevation. 25/02492/FUL

You’d want to know if someone was applying for an ALCOHOL LICENCE near you, right?

Clapham Fire Station 29 Old Town London SW4 0JT Application for Listed Building Consent for the installation of electrical sub-station to rear drill yard (Associated Full Planning Permission with reference number 25/03928/FUL received). 25/03929/LB Market Row London SW9 Variation of Condition 13 (noise) of planning permission 24/02714/FUL (Refurbishment of first floor to provide office (Use Class E(g)(i)) and restaurant (Use Class E (b)), including removal of internal walls and roof; and erection of second storey roof extension to provide bar (Use Class Sui Generis) and/or restaurant (Use Class E (b)) together with the alteration to Unit 5 to use as entrance to first and second floors, including the replacement of the shopfront, new stair and lift, plus provision of cycle store; and addition of two staircases, alteration to existing staircase, and additional bike stands on path, along with other internal and ancillary works) granted 10.02.2025.

Variation sought: Propose changes to the wording of Condition 13 25/03957/VOC 145 Clapham High Street London Lambeth SW4 7SZ Prior approval for the change of use from commercial (Use Class E) to mixed use, including a residential unit (Use Class C3) at first floor. 25/03980/P3G Park Tavern Public House 54 - 56 Elder Road London SE27 9ND Variation of condition 2 (Approved plans) of Planning Permission ref: 22/00442/FUL (Change of use of the Public House (Sui Generis) into 5 self contained flats (Use Class C3), involving excavation to the existing basement plus the installation of 2 front light wells; the erection of a part one and part two storey rear extension; the erection of a rear dormer roof extension including a balcony and alterations to the existing rear dormer; the replacement of the ground floor front window with a door, together with the provision of refuse/recycling and cycle storages and hard/soft landscaping) granted on 02.12.2022.

Variation sought : Alteration to fenestration and part single storey rear extension and internal layouts. (Retrospective). 25/03139/VOC Pavement O/s 244 Ferndale Road London SW9 8FR Removal of two BT telephone kiosks and installation/display of internally illuminated double sided digital (75-inch) LCD panel BT Street Hub unit.

(Please note: The reference number for this Advertisement Consent application is 25/03864/ADV but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 25/03863/FUL). 25/03864/ADV Dated this Friday 02.01.2026

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SPORT 19 The Fisher left-back lines up his second goal

Dubois makes impressive US debut

By John Kelly

CAROLINE DUBOIS made an impressive debut in America with a unanimous points win against Camilla Panatta before Christmas.

SLAM DUNCAN

By John Kelly

LORENZO DUNCAN bagged a sensational �irst-half hat-trick from left-back as Fisher fans enjoyed a festive feast in their

3-2 SCEFL Premier Division win against Erith & Belvedere at St Paul’s last weekend.

Duncan struck in the first, thirteenth and 45th minutes in Rotherhithe.

The Fish were 2-0 and 3-1 up before

holding on for their second successive win over Christmas.

Duncan scored the fifth in their 5-0 win against Rusthall the previous Saturday.

Ajay Ashanike’s side are up to ninth

in the table.

Fisher have four successive away games in January - including league, the FA Vase and the Kent Senior Trophy. They travel to Kennington in the league this Saturday (3pm).

Unbeaten Dubois (12-0-1) defended her WBC lightweight title with a dominant performance in Miami.

Despite all three judges scoring it 9990, Greenwich’s Dubois was still critical of her display.

“I felt like I could have done a little bit more - I give myself a B,” the 24-year-old said.

Dubois hadn’t fought since last March but looked sharp from the first bell, catching her opponent with an early right.

Italian Panatta (8-3-1) struggled to land on Dubois, who kept finding the target with right-handed jabs before following up with big lefts.

It felt inevitable that Dubois would eventually send Panatta to the canvas, and the moment arrived in the sixth round via a right hand from close in.

Panatta got back to her feet and survived the handful of seconds to the bell.

Trainer Shane McGuigan urged Dubois to go for the stoppage, but though it didn’t come, the result was never in doubt after ten rounds.

American Alycia Baumgardner, 31, who has lost once in nineteen bouts (with one no contest) called for a fight against Dubois after defending her WBO and IBF super-featherweight titles with a points win over Canadian Leila Beaudoin.

Hamlet must be “braver” to reignite promotion push © IRob Avis

By John Kelly MARK DACEY has called on his Dulwich Hamlet side to be braver in attack to turn draws into wins as he re�lected on his �irst eight months in the job following last weekend’s 1-1 draw against Carshalton Athletic at the War Memorial Ground.

Dulwich Hamlet boss Mark Dacey

By Sports Reporter

Surrey’s Ralphie

SURREY’S RALPHIE Albert and Alex French have been selected in England men’s under-19s squad for the 2026 ICC Men’s World Cup, which begins in Namibia and Zimbabwe next month.

Albert

© IMark Sandom

Surrey pair get World Cup call

Kola Salami beat goalkeeper Tony Bull to give the hosts the lead in the 32nd minute before the Hamlet levelled through Amadou Kassarate just before half-time.

Dacey admitted his side were fortunate to get a draw, their second

in a row to end 2025.

“It’s probably a point gained rather than two dropped because I think they had better chances to win the game,” Dacey said, before adding: “Well I don’t think, they did. I don’t think the league table shows how good a side they are.

“We keep saying it, we have to start turning these results into wins otherwise we’re going to be further adrift from the play-offs.

“At the start of the season when we were rolling teams over it was because we were brave and going forward. It’s not quite working at the minute. It’s disappointing because it’s something

Albert, who recently signed his first professional contract with Surrey, made his professional debut in last summer’s Metro Bank One Day Cup and played in Surrey’s final Rothesay County Championship match of the season at Hampshire. He hit 96 against Nottinghamshire Outlaws on his maiden professional innings and battled to a crucial 62 in the second innings of

we work on frequently.

“Ultimately we’ve got to be braver following our game plan and executing it.

“Having everyone fit will give us a selection headache.”

Dacey was appointed last May after Dulwich finished one place above the relegation zone under Hakan Hayrettin and then Bradley Quinton last season.

He was asked for his thoughts on his time in the job so far.

“I think as a collective we’ve underachieved,” Dacey said. “There’s certainly been highs and lows but I said that from the first interview that they were going to come. The highs have

been great, we’ve had some great days at Champion Hill, though not so many as of late.

“But we’re going to push for the playoffs as much as possible and we’re definitely going to push to win the London Senior Cup. “My highlight would have to go down as the opening day, but I don’t want to be having this conversation at the end of April saying that was my highlight.

We want silverware and we want to get close to pushing this club back into Step 2 if we can.”

Dulwich’s first game of 2026 is against Whitehawk at Champion Hill this Saturday (3pm).

Surrey’s Championship victory over Hampshire. Albert has been part of the Surrey Talent Pathway since unde-9, playing in every age group along the way, and joined the academy in 2024.

Eighteen-year-old French was awarded his first professional contract at the start of the Metro Bank One Day Cup campaign, and took six wickets in four matches in the competition last season. A 6ft7ins tall right-arm fast bowler, French joined the Surrey pathway at the under-14 level and has been a part of the academy for the last two years.

Both Albert and French have been regularly featured for the England under-19s during this cycle. Albert

caught the eyes of many when he took ten wickets in the second Youth Test against India at Chelmsford, while French impressed with a best of 4/81 versus Sri Lanka in a Youth Test at Wormsley.

The Young Lions will be based in Zimbabwe and have been drawn in Group C of the sixteen-team tournament. They open their campaign against Pakistan in Harare on Friday, January 16, before matches against cohosts Zimbabwe and Scotland.

The top three nations from each of the four groups qualify for the ‘Super Six’ stage, with the final to be staged at the Harare Sports Club on Friday, February 6.

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By John Kelly OLIVER GLASNER said Crystal Palace’s 1-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur at Selhurst Park showed where his side needed to improve - before he re�lected on the best calendar year in the club’s history.

PALACE SUFFER GRAY DAY Eagles dominate but can’t end most successful year with three points here against Tottenham, but I think today we were much more dominant than we were in that game one year ago.

“It’s been an incredible year over all.

So all the credit to the players for their effort, their togetherness and their quality. 2025 was an incredible year for Crystal Palace.

“All the credit to the players with their effort, with their work ethic, with their togetherness and their quality. Today it doesn’t feel like this, but [they deserve]

a well done.”

Midfielder Will Hughes made his 150th appearance for Palace. He agreed with his boss’s assessment as he identified where the side fell short.

“I’d probably say being ruthless in front of goal. We had our chances throughout the game,” Hughes said.

“But we just couldn’t put the ball in the back of the net.

“I think the manner of the defeat, we can be proud of the performance as a whole, compared to the Leeds game

JIM AGAIN AS FULHAM UP TO TENTH

By John Kelly

MARCO SILVA believes Fulham are in the position they deserve to be in after Raul Jimenez’s 85th-minute header gave them a 1-0 win over West Ham United at London Stadium and a sixth victory in their last nine Premier League games.

Jimenez beat goalkeeper Alphonse Areola from Harry Wilson’s cross as the Cottagers won three league games in a row for the first time since January 2023.

Silva’s side are now up to tenth after Jimenez’s second winner in as many games.

“Big win for us, if last week was a crucial one and a massive three points, then this one

Inset: Will Hughes made his 150th Eagles appearance

was even more important for us to climb to a position in the table we deserved to be in,” Silva said. “Third win in a row away from home is difficult to achieve in the premier league.

“We were well organised most of the time, we knew what we had to do, knew we would have the possession.

“We knew they are strong in the offensive transition, how they play those moments with [Jarrod] Bowen, [Crysencio] Summerville, with [Lucas] Paqueta being the player to link up. They had some dangerous moments, they created, but most of the time we were in control.

“Second half we created more than the first. The dynamic in attack was better, we

©Kieth Gillard

Alfie Gray scored the only goal for Thomas Frank’s Spurs in the 42nd minute after the Eagles had failed to clear a corner.

Palace had more than 60 per cent possession and fifteen attempts at goal, though only two on target.

Spurs hit the target with four of their eight efforts and Richarlison had two goals ruled out by the Video Assistant Referee for offside. Tottenham’s Wilson Odobert also hit the post.

Jean-Philippe Mateta, Justin Devenny and Maxence Lacroix had excellent chances for the hosts.

“It’s a performance of both teams where I think you shouldn’t lose the game,” Glasner said. “We created enough to score goals, but we missed all our chances of getting punished by a corner, by a set-play.

“It showed exactly what we have to improve.

“We could see today, and some of you are watching Crystal Palace longer than me, but I can’t remember a Palace side dominate the Tottenham side like we did today.

“That makes it frustrating for all our players, because they are feeling the same. I don’t blame anybody for missing the chances, but we have to accept right now that we have a little bit of a lack of finishing quality in the team.

“But I could see, the way we play, with the structure and the chances we create, the [attacking] patterns worked.

It’s now really about supporting the players to get this confidence back, that they are able to score more goals.”

Glasner led Palace to their first two major trophies in 2025, the FA Cup and the Community Shield, both at Wembley. They also went on a nineteengame unbeaten run in all competitions.

Glasner said: ”2025, in the calendar year table, 37 games played in the Premier League and we are sixth in the table.

“Besides this, we are in the knock-out stage of a European competition.

“Besides this, we won the Community Shield and, of course, we won the FA Cup. “So I think it’s by far the most successful calendar year in Crystal Palace history. This group of players delivered and achieved it.

“Today it doesn’t feel like this, but again, I see all the effort. I see the way we’re playing. Last year we won 1-0

Jean-Philippe Mateta had one of the best chances for the hosts

last week where, as the manager said after, we deserved to lose.

“But ultimately performance alone doesn’t get you the points and that’s why we are frustrated tonight.”

Hughes didn’t want to use tiredness as an excuse. Palace played eight games in December in three different competitions.

Hughes said: “It’s definitely lazy to say that. Because it’s nothing to do with energy or fatigue.

“It’s just we’re going through one

created chances, and keeping a clean sheet away from home is important.

“A draw would not have been unfair. They had chances, we had chances. These types of games are important until the end. I thought when we scored were were the dominant team, but of course looking at chances, shots, the draw probably would have been fair.”

Silva heaped the praise on 34-year-old Mexico striker Jimenez.

Silva said: ”It’s what he’s capable of, he showed again he gives everything for the shirt, his work ethic is unbelievable for a player his age and what he can offer the team. He needs goals to be more confident.

He deserves the credit, he has been working very hard.”

of those stages now, all teams will go through it, where they’re creating chances and don’t put the ball in the back of the net.

“Unfortunately, we’re going through it at the moment.

“We’re creating the chances, that’s the most important thing, the next thing is putting the ball in the back of the net, and results will change - we’ve seen that previously.”

Palace take on Fulham at Selhurst Park on New Year’s day (5.30pm).

Nat Hoops night

By John Kelly QUEENS PARK Rangers failed to close the gap to the play-off places in the Championship after a 2-1 defeat to a West Bromwich Albion side that eased the pressure on head coach Ryan Mason at the Hawthorns on Monday night.

George Campbell opened the scoring with a header from a corner in the 24th before QPR equalised through a Ousmane

Diakite 35th-minute own goal.

Centre-back Nat Phillips restored Albion’s ten minutes into the second half with a header from Mikey Johnston’s free-kick.

Sam Field headed narrowly wide against his former club late on as Julien Stephan’s visitors left the Midlands empty-handed.

The Hoops are ninth, three points off the top six, and host Norwich City on January 1 (3pm).

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By John Kelly AFC WIMBLEDON’S winless run in League One stretched to nine games after Jayden Wareham’s header earned relegationthreatened Exeter a controversial 1-0 win at Plough Lane on Monday.

Dons boss Johnnie Jackson felt an injury to Aron Sasu affected the hosts after he was forced off in the 29th minute with Marcus Browne coming on.

Wareham headed Ilmari Niskanen’s cross past goalkeeper Nathan Bishop into the bottom-right corner to score his seventh league goal of the season in the 37th minute.

The Dons thought they had equalised in the 66th minute when Omar Bugiel had the ball in the back of the net after a goalmouth scramble, only for referee Jacob Miles to rule it out after deciding after Exeter defender Luca Woodhouse had been pushed by Bugiel just before the forward nodded home.

Jackson said “there is no foul” after watching it back and he also felt the Dons should have been given a penalty later on.

Browne fired over in stoppage-time before Bishop produced a good save to deny Jack McMillan with one of the last actions of the game.

Wimbledon have gone from the play-off places to seventeenth, just two points above the relegation zone, after going without a league win since October.

“I think the Aron Sasu injury made us lose our flow,” Jackson said. “From that point onwards they took over and definitely finished the half on top and scored in that moment, which, in my opinion, we should defend much better.

“In the second half, we changed it a little bit, chased the game, it was pretty much one-way traffic second half. We scored a perfectly good goal and I purposely waited to watch the incidents back before I spoke about them, because you don’t want to come out here and just rant and rave about it.

“There is no foul. We had a good header on the back post and then their player collides with his own goalkeeper. Omar heads it in and he penalises Omar for a push.

“So, it should be a goal, that should be one-all. And then Omar gets dragged down, gets the wrong side of

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Wimbledon’s Johnnie Jackson Inset: Omar Bugiel (9) was controversially adjudged to have pushed Luca Woodhouse (20)

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the defender, the defender pulls him down in the box - penalty, the officials don’t give it. So that’s inexplicable.

We’re on a tough run. We didn’t get that little bit of luck that we needed tonight as well. So we have to just keep working, sticking together now.

We knew it would be like this at times this season, but this is the realities of where we are. There’s another game

soon, we can’t feel sorry for ourselves.”

The Dons haven’t scored in six of their last nine games, netting just five in that run.

Jackson added: “We had control, we got into good areas, but we need something to show for those periods.

We’re having them in every game. At the minute, we’re not getting the win or we’re coming out the wrong side of

In 2025, Cheek registered more goals and assists (33) and more goals (25) than any other player in the EFL. Woodman picked out the performances of defenders Deji Elerewe and Omar Sowunmi as well as praising Cheek.

“Michael Cheek was excellent,” Woodman said. “You just can’t give him chances like that, half-chances. The first header was excellent and the other two goals were fantastic.

“He’s the obvious one to single out but I thought my two centre-halves were excellent. Omar and Deji were solid, won every ball in the air, competed well.

There were really good performances all over the pitch.

“We listened to their manager saying this was a hard place to come - he did my team-talk for me. He wasn’t bothered about Bromley coming here but we just turned up and did what we

did, got the result.

“We’re relentless in everything we do.

These boys have bought into it and now they’re driving it themselves. The ones that are not playing are driving the ones that are playing. It’s brilliant, it’s exactly where I wanted to get this football club and this group of players. It’s not taken five minutes, it’s taken time, and we’ve got a good culture around the club.

“But I must just repeat - we haven’t achieved anything yet. This counts for nothing unless you get a result against Newport County. That’s how it’s going to be all the way, every game is going to be massive because we’re there to be shot at.

“That’s where we want to put ourselves, we want to put Bromley right at the top of the tree and top of the map.”

That game against the Exiles is on January 1 at Hayes Lane (3pm).

a one-goal deficit.

“So we need to change that. We can only do it by training, practising, working hard on the training pitch and making sure that we keep getting into those situations and keep asking questions. I think it will definitely turn.

“I think we created chaos in the second half. We committed bodies to

the box. That’s how we scored the goal that wasn’t given.

“Our deliveries into the box can be better. We’ve said that probably in the last two or three games now. We’ve had a few opportunities to get shots off on goal. We haven’t maybe hit the target or worked the keeper. We’re getting there, but we’re not doing that last little bit at the minute.”

Lethal veteran Cheek sends Ravens ‘top of the tree’

By John Kelly MICHAEL CHEEK hit a hat-trick to send Bromley to the top of League Two for the �irst time after their 3-1 win over Crawley Town at Broad�ield Stadium as the Ravens completed December with a magni�icent �ive wins from �ive.

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After the month started with a 3-1 win against Crawley at Hayes Lane, Andy Woodman’s side repeated the trick with Cheek scoring once before the break and then adding two more in five minutes in the second half.

Charlie Barker had levelled for Crawley two minutes before half-time, but there was no stopping Cheek as the 34-yer-old added his eleventh and twelfth league goals of the season.

Bromley have won nine of their last ten league games in their second-ever season in the Football League.

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‘A FITTING END TO THE YEAR’

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ALEX NEIL thought Millwall’s dramatic 2-1 win over Bristol City was a “really �itting” way to end the year.

The Lions marked their final match of 2025 by doing the double over their play-off rivals, with Macaulay Langstaff scoring an 81st-minute winner in front of Cold Blow Lane.

The result meant Millwall returned to the top six after momentarily dropping out of the play-off places, and are well poised to take their promotion challenge into the next year.

“I’m really pleased,” Neil said. “This was the last game of this year, and I thought it was a really fitting way to end it. The atmosphere was excellent.

“We wanted the game to be a highoctane game, so it’s tackles, it’s running, because when it becomes a little bit predictable and a little bit slow, they’ve got a full squad to choose from at the moment in terms of players that can play that way.

“At the moment, we’re a bit threadbare, which means we can make it a competitive, high-octane, running, fighting type game, and that suits us right now. When we get Casper and Billy back, we’ll be able to do both.”

The win was the Lions’ first in five games after another injury crisis depleted Neil’s squad, especially in midfield, where they are without six senior players.

“You can see in recent games that we’ve been stretched,” Neil said. “Hull springs to mind. I didn’t think Hull were

great in the game. I didn’t think they were brilliant to take it away from us. I thought we took it away from ourselves just by making stupid errors.

“Then, Derby, we conceded a late goal, which is unlike us as well. Then Ipswich, I thought that was a great point for us in terms of how the game was.

“I just think we needed to get a win.

Especially at home, because as we know, the fans are demanding here.

“They expect us to win the home games. That’s what they come for.

They want to be entertained. The game tonight ebbed and flowed. It was certainly entertaining. We managed to get the right side of the result.”

Neil was asked if it boded well that his side were able to grind out results like they did against the Robins.

“Football works in mysterious ways,

though,” Neil said.

“What happens is when you expect, ‘Oh, we’ve got a full squad, we’re going to be brilliant,’ you’ll turn up and get beaten 2-0, and you’ll be crap.

“Then, when you’ve got nobody left, and everybody thinks, “Oh, well, we’re not going to win this one,” you then rock up, and you win the game. It doesn’t work the way that you would think.

“But what I will say is, the players give everything they’ve got. We’ve had to juggle about the squad. We’ve had to change shape, and we’ve had to do that more often recently. Which is not something I really want to do, because if we can stick consistently to what we’re good at, I think we’ll yield good points across the season. But I think right now, it’s helping us plug those spaces and plug those gaps that we’ve got.”

Hamlet must be “braver” Jones: ‘Sick to my stomach’

By John Kelly

NATHAN JONES said he felt “sick” after Charlton Athletic conceded a 98thminute goal just two minutes after they had equalised against Portsmouth at Fratton Park on Monday night.

Home goalkeeper Nicolas Schmid pulled off a brilliant save to deny Reece Burke early in the second half.

Pompey took the lead in the 69th minute through Conor Shaughnessy before the Addicks’ Harvey Knibbs levelled.

With the clock ticking towards 98 minutes, Portsmouth kicked off before working the ball to the edge of the box and substitute Yang Min-hyeok sent the home fans wild when he beat Thomas Kaminski with a low shot into the bottom-left corner.

John Mousinho’s side climbed to 21st, just two points off Charlton.

“I have a sick feeling in my stomach because I felt it would be a travesty if we had drawn that, but to lose it, and in the manner that we did, I’m…I feel sick to my stomach, I really do,” Jones said.

“I thought for large spells of the game we were excellent. We caused real problems, first half we caused problems, silenced the crowd and looked a real threat. With a little bit of final-third quality we would have gone in ahead.

“Second half we’ve come out and we’ve had some wonderful opportunities. The keeper has pulled off an unbelievable save from Conor [Coventry]. Burkey the first one, two fantastic saves.

“We’ve had umpteen chances to take the lead, then we conceded a really, really poor goal from a corner.

“Then we’re pushing, we’re pinning them in and we finally get something we feel is the minimum we deserve. Then to switch off like we did late on is crazy, absolutely crazy.

“I’m gutted because they should never have scored from there and we have to defend that better, get on second balls. It’s just a sickening defeat.”

Charlton have lost seven of their last nine games.

Jones said: “The run we’re on, we could have said a while ago it was very different because we’ve had considerable injuries and played some top sides.

“But now we’re getting people back, the level of performance was there tonight. We just can’t be as non-clinical as we were and expect to win Championship matches.”

Charlton host leaders Coventry City on New Year’s day at 3pm.

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