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PLANS TO build three high-rise tower blocks containing hundreds of student rooms on the site of a former gasworks on the Greenwich Peninsula have been revealed.

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The three towers—the tallest of which would reach 29 storeys—would contain 834 student accommodation bed spaces, 420 shared living bed spaces and 72 affordable residential units between them. Gas distribution company SGN wants to build the large residential development on the site of a former gas holder that was part of the East Greenwich Gas Works. The vacant brownfield site is located between Millennium Way and the A102 just south of the Silvertown Tunnel entrance. SGN has brought forward the plans alongside student accommodation operator Scape, all-inclusive living company Morro and real estate developer Fifth State. The partnership has submitted a planning application to Greenwich Council to consider. Planning documents state: “The proposed development will transform a vacant brownfield site into a new mixed-use neighbourhood, bringing together family housing, student accommodation and shared living within a strong landscape setting. “The scheme is shaped by the site’s history and is designed to create a distinctive, welcoming and well-used place that connects to the wider community.” The design of the development takes inspiration from the former gas holder that was situated on the site. The three towers are arranged around a circular park mirroring the gas holder, and the last remaining ring beam from the structure is to be retained and incorporated into the public space. The largest of the towers—which is attached to a 10-storey crescent-shaped block—will contain the student accommodation that is made up mostly of ensuite bedrooms that have access to shared kitchen facilities alongside a few studio flats. Students would have access to several shared amenity spaces including a gym, kitchens, study rooms, games rooms and even a cinema. The second tallest tower, standing at 25 storeys, will be the co-living building. The co-living accommodation is aimed at young professionals. The rooms are primarily studio flats alongside shared living facilities such

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What a typical student room would look like. Credit: HTA

Where the towers would be built on the Greenwich Peninsula Credit: HTA as larger kitchens, co-working spaces and a gym. The top of this tower has a sky garden so residents can enjoy the city views. The final tower, which is 15 storeys high, will contain 72 homes, all of which will be affordable. The flats will range from one bedroom to three-bedroom units and many

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would contain external balconies. Alongside the residential units, the development will have space on its lower floors for a convenience store and a public café. The full planning application for the proposal can be viewed on Greenwich Council’s planning portal at reference 26/2624/F.

This high-rise development is one of dozens planned for the Greenwich Peninsula over the next decade. Plans for two more student tower blocks a stone’s throw away from the gas holder site were announced earlier this year, and 1,500 homes in several towers just across the A102 were approved in April.

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42 images recognised in the 2026 World Press Photo Contest are on display on Bermondsey Street Desperate Plea Tyrone Siu for Reuters

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depicting Palestinians climbing onto an aid truck as it enters the Gaza Strip in July 2025. The jury commented that the image displays the ‘scale and urgency of famine’ in the second year of the war in Gaza. The other finalist was The Trials of the Achi Women by Victor J. Blue, telling the story of a group of Indigenous Maya Achi women in Rabinal, Guatemala. The photo is framed around Doña Paulina Ixpatá Alvarado, a plaintiff who was held captive and assaulted for 25 days in 1983 during Guatemala’s civil war. In the photo, she stands with fellow Achi women outside a Guatemala City court, on 30 May 2025. That afternoon, three former civil defence patrollers were sentenced to 40 years in prison for rape and crimes against humanity. The panel commended the photo for its portrayal of ‘collective strength’, which they said gave the female subjects ‘dignity and authority’. The World Press Photo is a nonprofit organisation committed to press freedom. It was started by a group of Dutch photographers with the aim of introducing their work to a global audience. 71 years on, the 2026 contest received over 57,000 entries from 3,747 photographers, spanning 141 countries.

A WAREHOUSE on Bermondsey Street has become a window into some of the world’s biggest stories, seen through the eyes of photojournalists.

Held annually since 1955, the World Press Photo Contest recognises the best photojournalism and documentary photography produced over the previous year. Each year, the recognised photographs are part of a global tour, with London’s exhibition being held at the MPB Gallery at 42-44 Bermondsey Street. The Bermondsey Street exhibition offers a rare chance to see the work of 42 winners, whose stories are told through their cameras. The photos are chosen by an independent jury of 31 professionals from the media industry, who then select one overall winner and two runners ups. The World Press Photo of the Year was awarded to Carol Guzy for a poignant image titled Separated by ICE. The photograph was taken inside one of the few US federal buildings where photographers were granted access. The image, produced for the Miami Herald, captures a moment when a family is separated following the detention of Luis, an Ecuadorian migrant, by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents after a court hearing. It leaves his wife, Cocha, and their three children, aged seven, 13 and 15 months, without the household’s main provider. Upon winning World Press Photo of the Year Guzy said: “This award highlights the critical importance of the story worldwide. We bear witness to the suffering of countless families, but also to their grace and resilience that transcends adversity that has been quite humbling. “The courage to open up their lives to our cameras allowed us to tell their stories. And certainly this award belongs to them, not me.” One of the two finalist places was awarded to Saber Nuraldin for a photo titled Aid Emergency in Gaza,

Tickets cost £17.50 on the weekend and £13.50 Monday – Friday. The exhibition is currently open daily. Visit worldpressphoto.org for more details MPB Gallery, 42-44 Bermondsey Street, SE1 3UD

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Doors open at 5pm, and refreshments will be provided. Find out about the work that we do at King’s through a series of presentations about our services, as well as a round-up of the past year. There will also be an opportunity for you to ask questions at the meeting. Email kch-tr.FTO@nhs.net by 5pm on Friday 25 September if you would like to put forward a question for the Trust Board in advance.

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CAMPAIGN TO SAVE SURREY QUAY’S SKATE SPACE

EXCLUSIVE By Evie Flynn PARENTS AND skaters have launched a petition opposing plans to replace a popular indoor skate space at Decathlon Surrey Quays with pickleball courts.

Parents call on Decathlon to save the space from being replaced by ‘more pickleball courts’

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Decathlon in Surrey Quays currently has two existing pickleball courts. In a letter to Decathlon, Leo SatoDungey, 10, said: “In Skate Haven, my friends are all different ages – some younger than me and some much older. Sometimes I even help adults who are

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Campaigners say the Decathlon store by Canada Water station is replacing its dedicated indoor skating area, run by Skate Haven CIC, with more indoor pickleball courts. Parents and users say they are ‘not opposed’ to pickleball courts but argue it ‘should not come at the expense of an existing community resource that already serves local people so well’. Skate Haven’s indoor drop-in sessions cost £6 to £9 and are open to skaters of different ages and abilities. They take place on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, offering skateboard sessions on the first floor of Decathlon. Parent Nikki Murfitt launched a petition on 8 September, which calls on Decathlon to “retain the existing skate facility or work with the skate community to provide an equivalent alternative space.” So far, the petition has attracted over 900 signatures. Skate Haven CIC is a non-profit organisation founded by lifelong skateboarders Miguel, Ricardo and Hanwen to support young skaters. They also run Skate Canada Water, free weekly skate sessions for all abilities outside Canada Water station as part of British Land’s activation strategy. In a statement, the founders said: “We think the social impact of these changes is a real shame. Pickleball (similar to padel) players – no offence to them – tend to be older, retired people who are able to book throughout the day. “It’s unfortunate that working people and children who are at work and school during the days have to miss out because of it. There are already several pickleball courts and they are taking away their only skating venue to add a few more.” Pickleball is a racket sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis. It is relatively easy to learn and doesn’t require a high level of fitness.

beginners, and we share our skating experience and learn from each other. “Skate Haven is a special place where everyone is welcome. I’m really sad that we might lose it. Please listen to the skating community and don’t take away our special place.” Leo’s mother, Masumi Sato, said: “Skate Haven is much more than simply a place to skateboard. I strongly believe that removing or replacing Skate Haven would be a significant loss to this community.” Jurga Cilliers, another parent whose son attends Skate Haven, said the decision was “deeply disappointing”. She said: “Decathlon is scrapping skateboarding and other ‘wheeled’ sessions upstairs in favour of more profitable sports, which is deeply disappointing and in conflict with ‘inclusive’ values the brand says it supports.” Local Green councillor Colin Boyle’s son uses Skate Haven regularly, and Boyle has requested a meeting with Decathlon. Boyle said: “Skate Haven has worked hard to build one of the few fun, affordable, inclusive spaces for children and teenagers in the area. My son is one of the young people who have benefited from Skate Haven’s relaxed and supportive environment and teaching. “Decathlon says it’s aim is “to make sports accessible for the many” – this is its largest store in the country, and is an opportunity to demonstrate that they truly do “live by this phrase”.” Skate Haven CIC said this was “not the end” and that it would continue running its other sessions for local young people in the area. This includes mentoring, ‘Edu-Skate’ programmes and camps, and pop-ups. Although Decathlon has not yet provided a direct response to this newspaper, the store has been responding to customer complaints online. A Decathlon spokesperson, responding to a complaint online, said the company understood the “significant role” the space had played in the skating community. The company said it was “listening to the skating community’s feedback” and would “carefully consider” its input as it moved forward.

Free community event at Peckham pub this weekend will mark the launch of an anti-violence campaign

The Silence to Violence event at the Prince of Peckham will take place between 1pm and 7pm on Saturday, September 26 By Alex Orr A FREE community event will be held at a pub in Peckham this weekend to mark the start of a new anti-violence campaign.

The Prince of Peckham, which opened on Clayton Road in 2017, will host the launch of the “Silence to Violence” campaign from 1pm-7pm on Saturday, September 26. Everyone is welcome at the event, which will feature live music from local performers, speeches from bereaved families and community groups and a “remembrance wall” honouring those whose lives have been lost to violence in South London. Silence to Violence campaigners

are aiming to build a programme of community-led initiatives to tackle the causes of violence, with life coaching, educational support, fitness classes and creative workshops all

on offer for young people who get involved. Gary Valentine-Fuller, campaign founder and Managing Director of Valentines Family Funeral Directors,

said: “Silence to Violence was born out of 20 years as a funeral director, watching families in Peckham and across South London grieve loved ones lost to violence — and watching

the silence around it do just as much damage as the violence itself.” Having grown up on a council estate in Camberwell and now working as a funeral director, Gary said the issue was “deeply personal” to him. The message behind the campaign is “No more names, no more lives lost”, with a broader commitment to providing safe spaces and creating opportunities for young people while connecting them with trusted adults and promoting respect. “This launch at the Prince of Peckham isn’t just an event,” Gary added, “it’s the start of a campaign to get people talking, to get communities and organisations working together, and to turn grief into action.”

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IS BREAD AHEAD BAKERY HAVING TO LEAVE BOROUGH MARKET BECAUSE IT HAS BEEN ‘TOO SUCCESSFUL’? Owner Matthew Jones

By Evie Flynn THE FOUNDER of a Borough Market doughnut stall with a ‘cult following’ has said its lease may not be renewed by trustees because it has been “too successful”.

Bread Ahead Bakery began life in 2013 as a small Borough Market stall selling only sourdough loaves. Thirteen years later, it has several sites across London, Asia and the Middle East and will soon be opening a bakery in New York. Now selling thousands of doughnuts a day, founder Matthew Jones claims Borough Market will not renew the bakery’s lease because it has “grown internationally” and become “too successful”. A spokesperson for the market said the renewal process was applied “fairly and

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He explained that the bakery had been through the usual lease renewal process this year, but were suddenly told by Borough Market management that they “were not welcome to stay” because the business had “grown internationally”. He said: “They never told us about that, it’s never been a problem and we have actually been international for five years.” The bakery also teaches around 500 people a week through its masterclasses, where participants can learn how to make sourdough, doughnuts or pastries through expert-led workshops. Matthew describes himself as a “selfmade businessman” and left school aged 15. He began his career as a chef before launching his own stall where he had to bake loaves at his friend’s kitchen nearby to sell. Despite its international growth and locations in Chelsea, Camden, Wembley, and Soho, its first home Borough Market remains its flagship store. The location opposite the world famous market currently employs 83 members of staff, whom Matthew said could “lose their jobs” if the store closes. He said: “Borough Market remains the beating heart of the whole business… to go and find another location would take me years and frankly why should I have to? “Is the message that you shouldn’t be

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TWO TEENAGERS GIVEN FOUR YEARS OVER KILLING OF 17 YEAR OLD YERAY SANCHEZ-MORALES ON OLD KENT ROAD

TWO TEENAGERS have been sentenced to four years in prison each over the killing of Yeray Sanchez-Morales, 17, on the Old Kent Road last year.

Yeray and a friend were sitting outside the McDonald’s near Burgess Park at 10:47pm on Wednesday, August 27 2025, when they were approached by a group of young men. According to the Metropolitan Police, both Yeray and his friend were stabbed before Yeray was kicked and hit with a bottle, suffering nine wounds to the neck and chest. Yeray, who wanted to be a PE teacher, died a week later in hospital but his friend, who survived the attack, said he did not know why they had been targeted. “Yeray had his whole life ahead,” his mother, Elena Morales, said. “He was in love and full of dreams and projects.” Six teenagers and one man in his twenties were sentenced for offences in the events surrounding the incident. None were found guilty of murder but two 18-year-olds were convicted of manslaughter. Andres Tapia Londono, of Willan Road, Haringey and Christhofer Jesus Vasquez of Platts Road, Enfield were both sentenced to four years in prison. Jesus Vasquez was also sentenced to one year, to be served concurrently, after pleading guilty to possession of a bladed article on Friday, January 23. A further five people were convicted of violent disorder. 18-year-old Isaac Ros Ramirez, of Pamela Street, Hackney and 21-year-

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He dreamed of becoming a PE teacher and was a “sensitive, happy, polite and generous young man”

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old Juan Betancourt Hoyos, of Mount Pleasant Road, Haringey were both given community orders. A 16-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was sentenced to 16 months in prison, and a second boy of the same age was given a 12-month youth rehabilitation order. Meanwhile, a third 16-year-old boy, who pleaded guilty to violent disorder, intent to do grievous bodily harm and possession of a bladed article in relation to a second victim on a different date, was given a community order. “Yeray was only 17 years old when his life was stolen,” his mum Elena said. “He was a sensitive, happy, polite and generous young man, always ready to help anyone who needed it. “He had a special way of connecting with others, and a kindness that shone Southwark Cathedral

through everything he did. “He loved to dance and sing. He had just finished the first year of a Sport Science course and he dreamt of becoming a PE Teacher.” Elena added: “His death has left a wound so deep that it can never heal. The sadness and pain have scarred our family and his friends forever. “His absence is felt every day. Every birthday, every family occasion reminds us that Yeray should be there with us. “As a mother, I have no words to describe the pain that crushes my soul. Burying my own son, going to the courts, hearing about how he died, the whole process has been unbearably painful. “This sadness takes away my desire to live. But I am sustained by God, and by the support of my family and friends

and all the professional teams that have treated me with such understanding and affection.” Following Yeray’s death, the Metropolitan Police immediately reached out to the teenagers who had witnessed the attack. Officers were able to identify and obtain mobile phone footage from the night as well as local CCTV evidence, showing who had struck blows through their “distinctive clothing”. The police said they used photos shared on the suspects’ social media, including images of bloodied hands and knives, as well as voice-note messages, to “prove their involvement”. One of the 16-year-olds was found to have booked a taxi to take him away from the scene shortly after the attack. Meanwhile, a specialist forensic team

was able to link the group to the crime, with one suspect identified through DNA left on the rim of a bottle used to attack Yeray. “Yeray was just a teenager with his whole life ahead of him,” Detective Sergeant Debbie Barge, who led the investigation, said. “This was cruelly cut in an act of violence that deeply shocked the whole community. “The majority of the teenagers present were horrified by what they witnessed – we would like to thank them for working closely with us to bring those responsible for justice. “Detectives worked quickly to track down the suspects, proving their roles in and surrounding Yeray’s death. “Our thoughts remain with his family, and hope these convictions can bring them some degree of peace.”

Open call for artists to exhibit in Southwark Cathedral cafe The deadline for submissions is Sunday 18th October By Evie Flynn SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL is inviting artists with connections to South London and East Surrey to submit proposals for a new programme of exhibitions in its cafe throughout 2027.

The Cathedral will dedicate its cafe exhibition programme next year to local artists, with a series of exhibitions celebrating the creativity of artists connected to its community. Artists with a meaningful connection to the Diocese of Southwark are invited to apply and successful submissions will be exhibited in the cafe for six weeks. The Diocese covers communities across Southwark, Lambeth, Lewisham, Croydon, Bromley, Kingston, Richmond, Wandsworth, Merton, Sutton and East Surrey. Artists do not necessarily need to live within the Diocese, but should be able

to demonstrate a connection to a place, community or parish within it. The cafe is run by Bermondsey-based independent bakery Comptoir Bakery, which has a shop on Bermondsey Street and a kitchen on Maltby Street. The exhibition is free so there is no charge to apply or exhibit. The progamme is open to a wide range of practices, but work should be

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suitable for wall display. The deadline for submissions is Sunday 18th October and decisions will be announced in November 2026. Exhibitions will take place throughout 2027. To submit a proposal, visit the Southwark Cathedral website and complete the online application form. cathedral.southwark.anglican.org

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Broomwood celebrates opening of third pre-school room as demand continues to grow

Michael Hodge, Principal of Broomwood, said: ‘There is a real sense of excitement and momentum at Broomwood, and the opening of our third Pre-School room is another important milestone for our school community. ‘From welcoming our youngest children into Pre-School to seeing our oldest pupils move on to some of the country’s leading senior schools, we want every stage of a Broomwood education to be ambitious, happy and inspiring.

roomwood has celebrated the opening of a third pre-school room at its Pre-Prep in Clapham, creating additional places for young children and marking an exciting new chapter for the school’s early-years provision.

The new room welcomed its first children at the beginning of the new academic year and has been introduced in response to growing demand from families for places at Broomwood Pre-School. Based at Broomwood Pre-Prep in southwest London, the Pre-School provides children with their first introduction to life at Broomwood, combining purposeful play, exploration and creativity with the routines and relationships that help young children develop confidence and independence. The opening of the third room represents a significant investment in Broomwood’s early-years provision and will enable more families to become part of the school community from the very beginning of their child’s educational journey. Caron Mackay, Head of Broomwood PrePrep, said: ‘We are absolutely delighted to open our third Pre-School room and to welcome our new children and families to Broomwood. ‘The early years are such an important and exciting stage in a child’s development.

Our aim is to create an environment where children feel happy, secure and excited to learn; where they can explore, ask questions, build friendships and begin to develop the confidence that will support them throughout their education. ‘Seeing our Pre-School continue to grow is incredibly exciting and reflects the wonderful community that has developed here. We are very proud that even more children will now be able to start their Broomwood journey with us.’ Jonny Allams, from Space to Play, said: ‘The new room is designed to spark imaginative learning and a love of being at school, giving children an adventurous, nature-inspired environment to explore. From a tower and a den to nooks, platforms and peek-a-boo windows, the adaptable spaces are carefully connected to encourage playful collaboration, communication and creativity.’

The opening comes at an exciting time for Broomwood following a year of recordbreaking achievement and national recognition. Broomwood pupils secured a recordbreaking 49 scholarships to leading senior schools, with awards spanning academics, sport, music, drama and art. Nearly half were awarded for academic excellence, while pupils secured places at an impressive range of London day and boarding schools, including Alleyn’s, JAGS, Whitgift and Brighton College. The school was also named Best Independent Preparatory School in London at the Private Education Awards 2026, retaining the title for a second consecutive year. Broomwood was also included in Talk Education’s Top 250 list of leading independent schools across the UK and nominated in five categories at the Education Choices Magazine Awards.

‘Our record-breaking scholarship results and recent awards are wonderful recognition of what is happening across Broomwood, but we are equally proud to be continuing to invest in the very beginning of a child’s educational journey. It is fantastic to see our Pre-School growing and to be able to welcome even more families into the Broomwood community.’ Families can discover Broomwood and its Pre-School and Pre-Prep provision at the school’s upcoming Open Morning on Friday 2 October 2026. www.broomwood.com

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JUST DAYS LEFT TO ‘SAVE UNIQUE AND FLAMBOYANT’ PECKHAM SQUARE ARCH: WHAT IS ITS HISTORY?

The council has said the square “lacks a sense of joy” but locals disagree EXCLUSIVE By Alex Orr

The proposals for Peckham Square, which connects Rye Lane to Peckham Library, Peckham Pulse leisure centre and Surrey Canal Walk, would see the arch removed and the open space modernised and extended. The plans, which include a larger play area at the “heart” of the square, a dedicated exercise area, market space, more green areas and a separate cycle route, are currently subject to a public consultation ending on Saturday, September 26. The Peckham Arch has been earmarked for demolition since as early as 2016, with several rounds of public consultation taking place and more than 1,000 people consulted over the past decade. When plans were first submitted to remove the arch ten years ago, local groups accused the council of “having an agenda” to get it removed. The original plans would have seen the construction of 58 flats, as well as art, retail and co-working spaces, on the site as part of a £11.8 million redevelopment. A spokesperson for the “Save Peckham

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THE PUBLIC consultation on plans to demolish the “unique and flamboyant” 1990s arch in Peckham Square is into its final week.

An aerial view of the arch

Arch” campaign told the News at the time: “It’s unique and flamboyant. I believe what is unique to Peckham should not be replaced with buildings that are replicas of what we can find elsewhere. It would be extremely un-Peckham to get rid of our arch, and I think doing so would be a decision we would all live to regret, just like we regretted getting rid of Peckham Lido.” Closed in 1987 after falling into disrepair, there were plans to restore the Peckham Lido before the pandemic, with more than £60,000 raised for the project. But, despite Southwark Council contributing £10,000 to the project, sources close to the project claimed they had been “fobbed off” by the administration.

Seven years after the Peckham Lido closed, the arch was constructed in Peckham Square as a “celebratory” symbol of Southwark Council’s commitment to regenerating the town centre after much of the area had fallen into disrepair. The square itself is historically significant, having been the head of the Peckham branch of the Grand Surrey Canal, which first opened in 1826 and was used to transport cargo from the Surrey Commercial Docks in Rotherhithe to South London. The arch was designed by architects Troughton McAslan, who local Peckham architect Benedict O’Looney called the “leading lights” when it came to building “bold, modern architecture in historic

Canada Water. The improvements are part of a wider programme of enhancements along the London Overground Windrush line. The project has been funded by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government through its Housing Infrastructure Fund programme, with a contribution from British Land, the developer of the Canada Water masterplan. The improvements come as several TfL stations across Southwark still lack full step-free access. Rotherhithe and Peckham Rye Overground stations and Elephant and Castle Tube stations do not have stepfree access to their platforms. Borough Tube station has partial step-free access, while Canada Water Tube station is currently affected by lift replacement works, with street-toticket-hall step-free access unavailable until spring 2027.

Councillor Victor Chamberlain, deputy leader of Southwark Council said: “The opening of the new entrance and stepfree access at Surrey Quays station is a major investment in the borough’s future and an important step towards creating a fairer and more inclusive borough. “These improvements will make everyday journeys easier while ensuring our transport network is accessible to everyone. The enhanced station capacity and new direct connection to Canada Water will also support the delivery of thousands of new homes, jobs, retail and leisure opportunities, helping local businesses thrive and enabling sustainable growth. “We welcome the partnership between Transport for London, Government and British Land, whose contribution through the Canada Water development has helped make these improvements possible.”

Surrey Quays station becomes fully step-free

By Evie Flynn

SURREY QUAYS overground station now has fully step-free access to both platforms for the first time.

The station has undergone a major facelift, including two lifts, a new ticket hall, a footbridge, baby-changing facilities and an accessible toilet. Managed by Transport for London (TfL), the station next to Southwark Park is on the Windrush line, which runs between West Croydon and Highbury & Islington. The improvements mean passengers using wheelchairs, mobility aids or travelling with pushchairs can now access both platforms without using stairs. The new entrance, on the north side of Lower Road, is expected to be used by around 60 per cent of passengers travelling through the station and will also provide a more direct route towards

settings”. Co-founder of Troughton McAslan, John McAslan, was responsible for a number of “remarkable” transformations across London, Benny said, pointing to the likes of the “fabulous” western concourse at King’s Cross Station and Roundhouse venue in Camden. Both Peckham Pulse leisure centre, built in 1998, and Peckham Library, which opened in 2000, used the arch as an architectural reference. “They all go together”, Benny noted, adding the library, designed by prominent architects Alsop & Stormer, won a national award for architectural excellence in 2000. “The swimming pool references the architecture of the arch too, with the roof shape and those

New lift at Surrey Quays station

projecting columns.” “It’s a damn fine thing, the Peckham Arch,” he said. “It’s a really pukka bit of high-quality contemporary architecture.” Also a member of the Peckham Society, Benny confirmed the amenity group for SE15 was a strong advocate for the arch’s preservation. In contrast to Benny, the council’s consultation document calls the current style of Peckham Square, including the arch, “homogenous, with neutral, rather bland, hard landscaping”. “It lacks a sense of joy and is not a place which encourages the whole community to enjoy the square,” the document states. The council said the new plans would offer a “diverse landscape with a range of interconnected spaces of differing character”, becoming a “pleasant place to socialise and relax”. But, according to Benny, the arch already serves as a vital community space, offering shade in the summer and shelter from rain in the winter. “It’s a popular place – why take it away?” he said. “It’s a place to be. There are markets there. There’s all manner of different things.” The council previously consulted the local community on designs for the square in February-March 2025 and said the new designs had been revised to respond to that’ feedback from residents. The public consultation on the future of Peckham Square is a two-part consultation, with the council also asking residents about plans to refurbish and combine two adjoining Victorian residential properties at 91-93 Peckham High Street. The deadline for submissions, which can be made online or in writing, is Saturday, September 26 at 11:59pm.

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NEWS 11 By Ben Lynch Local Democracy Reporter A FURTHER twist has emerged in the tale of a West London pub controversially reopened as a discount store, as plans are submitted for it to potentially be transformed into a bingo hall.

The former Hammersmith Ram, a historic watering hole on King Street, was shut as a pub in July when Young & Co.’s Brewery sold it to Hammersmith Realty Ltd, an arm of the Ealing-based property company Arora Family. Within weeks however it had reopened under the name ‘Discount Store’, without the necessary planning permission. This led to consternation among some local residents and councillors, with Hammersmith and Fulham Council writing to Arora Family on the issue. LCE Property, a real estate company, has now filed a proposal with the council to reimagine the premises as a bingo hall. This appears to contradict previous comments by Arora Family, which told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) the intention was to retain the building as a pub long-term. Mohan Sidhu, a Director at LCE, said the application will maintain the look and feel of the premises, though that it will become “more of a leisure thing”. He added there are plans to apply for an alcohol licence if the current application is successful. The Hammersmith Ram was a wellknown pub with a history going back centuries. Following the sale earlier in the summer many residents and other passers-by were surprised when it was promptly reopened as a store. A spokesperson for Arora Family told the LDRS the current occupier had been introduced on a temporary basis after squatters moved into the building, and that it appeared as if it had acted outside the terms of the agreement by running the premises as a shop. Hammersmith and Fulham Council wrote to Arora Family raising concerns about the change of use before planning permission had been secured. A deadline for a response was given of September 22, which if not complied with could lead to

WHAT’S THE SCORE? enforcement action. As was first reported by local publication Hammersmith Today, LCE Property’s application to turn the site into a bingo hall was registered by the council on September 14. A public consultation is to run until October 14. The submission claims the proposal will “attract patrons of all ages and should be seen as a community orientated venue”. It continues: “Beyond the gambling aspect, these venues act as vital social hubs that encourage local interaction, build relationships, and help reduce loneliness for participants. It reuses commercial floor space, causes no unacceptable amenity impacts and enhances vitality and viability in our ever declining high streets.” Mr Sidhu told the LDRS the plan is for the premises to be similar to a Buzz Bingo, and that a social element will be key to its operations. “We still want to keep that same look, same everything…[but] it’s more of a leisure thing,” he said. Some premises, in areas such as Brent, have applied for bingo licences then begun operating as adult gaming centres (AGCs)

Historic watering hole that went from a pub to discount store and it could now be a bingo hall

When it was a pub Credit: Hammersmith and Fulham Council.

As a dicount store

due to a loophole that only requires some form of bingo game to be present in a certain percentage of the venue, for instance a stack of digital tablets, for the licencing conditions to be met. Mr Sidhu said this is will not happen at the King Street site. The LDRS asked Arora Family about LCE’s application, highlighting it does not seem to align with an earlier comment stating the company is searching for a long-term pub operator. A spokesperson for Arora Family said: “Due to the ongoing issues with the current tenant, we are now actively considering operators who may take over the ground-floor premises. “Our position is that any future occupier will be required, under their agreement with Hammersmith Realty Limited, to operate strictly within the planning permissions and permitted uses authorised by Hammersmith and Fulham Council. We will not authorise any occupier to operate outside the lawful planning use of the premises. “We remain very open to discussions with suitable operators/tenants who may be interested in taking over the former Hammersmith Ram. Should an appropriate operator come forward, we would be pleased to consider their proposal. “As previously stated, our objective is to secure a suitable and sustainable longterm operator for the premises, with any future agreement making it expressly clear that the property may only be used in accordance with the permissions granted by the council.” Hammersmith Broadway councillors Callum Nimmo and Molly Mantle have launched a petition to reopen the Hammersmith Ram as a pub. Cllr Mantle said: “Pubs are a cornerstone of our community, and their status is protected. So as soon as we saw what happened, we asked, ‘was there planning permission?’” Cllr Nimmo added: “The answer: no planning application had been made. So we’re asking, how did this happen, and why weren’t local people given a say?” We reported last week how a Peckham Wetherspoon’s had closed permanently, with LCE Property plans to convert it into a bingo hall now under consideration.

IS THERE A BAN ON STANDING AND DRINKING IN SOHO?

By Katherine Gray Local Democracy Reporter A HIGHLY controversial policy on pubs and hospitality in Soho has been given the green light despite a harsh backlash from the public.

The policy of encouraging drinking sitting down has outraged with some members of the public who believe that Westminster City Council is waging a war on standing up at the pub. Only 7 percent of the people who responded to a consultation on the 2026 licensing policy thought that it would help promote business in the area. Despite the opposition, the Central London council voted to pass the new guidelines at a meeting of the full council last Thursday week, September 17. The policy faced heavy criticism from Westminster’s Labour Group, who voted against the proposal. Labour Councillor Robert Eagleton called the policy “an act of economic vandalism which risks robbing the West End of its unique vibrancy”. Cllr Eagleton said: “Of course, no one

should deny the legitimate concerns of residents living with unacceptable levels of crime and antisocial behaviour. But we cannot support a policy which faces overwhelming public opposition and jeopardises Westminster’s nighttime economy. As I said, the West End is integral to our economy and we have the responsibility to steward this powerhouse of culture and entertainment built up over decades.” However Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Growth and Planning, Councillor Tim Barnes, said that the proposal was the “most liberalising policy anyone in the room has ever been involved with”. Cllr Barnes also called out an article published in The Guardian which had incorrectly stated that the policy would ban standing up in the pub. The media outlet has since changed the headline to more accurately reflect the content of the article, it said.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR PUNTERS?

You can probably still stand up with your pint if you go to your favourite

Soho pub. The key debate is less about whether individuals will be able to ‘vertically drink’ at their local boozer and more about what future Londoners want for Soho. A key extract reads that the council would “discourage excessive drunkenness and encourage the provision of more seating in premises that serve alcohol for people to sit and enjoy a drink and order food by table service in place of open bar space that caters for high volume vertical drinking”. In a nutshell, the council is going to consider whether a venue offers seated or standing drinking options when deciding on new licences, but there wouldn’t be any requirement for existing premises to replace standing areas in pubs with tables, for instance. The policy will also continue with the Cumulative Impact Zone – an area with greater licensing restrictions which covers the heart of London – despite over 80 percent of consultation responders disagreeing with this.

©Credit: Lewisham Council webcast

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‘SIGNIFICANT MOMENTUM’ BUILDS AS NEW COUNCIL LEADERS RECOMMIT TO BAKERLOO LINE EXTENSION

The “no-brainer” policy would see more than 100,000 new homes built and 150,000 jobs created By Alex Orr THE NEW Green-Lib dem coalition on Southwark Council has recommitted to plans for a Bakerloo Line Extension, a policy previously supported by the former Labour administration.

The extension to the Bakerloo Line, which would reportedly involve the establishment of new stations at Old Kent Road, New Cross Gate, Lewisham, Ladywell, Catford Bridge and Lower Sydenham, would also enable the delivery of phase 2 of the Old Kent Road Area Action Plan. More than 10,000 homes in the area would be delivered as a result. At this year’s London Real Estate Forum, Southwark Council Leader James McAsh, alongside Green Mayor of Lewisham Liam Shrivastava, told an audience of developers, property investors and planners there was “significant momentum” behind the extension. Joined by directors from Transport for London (TfL) and Central London Forward, a partnership of the 12 inner London councils, the panel argued the extension was a “no-brainer” and would support the delivery of more than 100,000 new homes and 150,000 jobs in total.

“Too many communities in south east London are still cut off from the tube network,” McAsh said. “The Bakerloo line upgrade and extension would change that, connecting our residents properly to the rest of the capital.” He added: “These benefits won’t stop in South London, they’ll be felt right across the city and beyond.” Shrivastava echoed McAsh’s point, calling the extension a “once-in-ageneration opportunity to connect people in south east London to jobs, education and opportunities across the capital as well as attracting vital investment in the borough.” A major priority in his draft New London Plan, the Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan has also been a vocal supporter of the extension but he has never been given the go-ahead by central government. But, as the News reported earlier this month, Andy Burnham’s plans to devolve power and funding to regional mayors might allow Khan to deliver the extension without needing government approval. Under the current system, it would be up to Transport Secretary and former Lewisham MP Heidi Alexander to deliver the project, with the government previously reluctant to give it the goahead for cost reasons.

James McAsh

But, according to data from Central London Forward, councils would be able to offer almost 70% of the funding for the first phase of the extension to Lewisham, which would cost £5.2 billion in total, meaning less extra investment may be needed than previously expected. TfL plans to hold a public consultation on the preferred route for the Bakerloo Line’s venture into South London in early 2027.

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Man pleads guilty to attempted rape of lone woman on Bakerloo Line train between Waterloo and Lambeth North The victim fought back ferociously and fled the train By Alex Orr A MAN has pleaded guilty to attempted rape after attacking a woman on a Bakerloo Line train between Waterloo and Lambeth North stations.

Vincent Saxon

54-year-old Vincent Saxon, of no fixed address, approached a lone woman and exposed himself to her on a tube train at around 11:40pm on Saturday, July 11. According to the British Transport Police (BTP), he forcibly pulled the woman to the floor and attempted to rape her, but she fought back and fled the train at Lambeth North before alerting station staff. The man stayed on the train before getting off at Elephant and Castle, with officers subsequently searching the area but being unable to find him. The BTP then launched an urgent investigation, including a media appeal, that resulted in several people coming forward with “crucial information”. Following the appeal, one anonymous caller rang to say they had seen a man matching Saxon’s description outside a shop on Fulham Palace Road in West London.

Officers “raced to the location” and arrested Saxon, who was taken into custody and later charged. Saxon pleaded guilty at Inner London Crown Court on Thursday, September 17. He was remanded in custody and will be sentenced on Friday, October 30. “First and foremost I would like to praise the victim for her bravery following what was clearly a terrifying ordeal,” BTP Detective Sergeant Krishan Appannah said. “She was alone late at night when she was approached and attacked by Saxon without warning. She fought back ferociously against him before he fled. “Her actions helped us recover vital forensic evidence that, along with our CCTV enquiries, would leave Saxon with no choice but to plead guilty.” Appannah added: “He is a dangerous and predatory offender and I’m pleased to see that we have secured justice for this brave victim, hopefully it will now be able to bring her some form of closure.” Anyone who is the victim of, or witness to, an offence on the Tube or railway network should text the British Transport Police on 61016.

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COUNCIL FACES A BILL OF NEARLY HALF A MILLION AS TARFFIC MEASURES CREATE CONGESTION

By Charlotte Lillywhite

Local Democracy Reporter A SOUTH London council is set to spend £450,000 on a “radical solution” to ease long-running congestion in a town centre, which was made worse by the £1million overhaul of two junctions.

Wandsworth Council is planning to move a new pedestrian crossing on Putney Bridge, which residents have reported is contributing to delays, giving drivers on Lower Richmond Road more time to pass through. The proposal is set to cost £450,000. The authority plans to assess the impact of this change before considering if more measures are needed to tackle rat-running traffic on residential side roads Disraeli Road, Werter Road and Chelverton Road, which is caused by the congestion. Wandsworth’s former Labour administration previously admitted its overhaul of the junctions of Putney High Street with Putney Bridge Road and Lower Richmond Road, by Putney Bridge, had caused unexpected congestion in a bid to prioritise pedestrians and cyclists. The redesign was first put forward while the council was under Tory control and

adopted by Labour when it took charge of the authority in 2022. The data used to model the redesign was collected just before the end of the Covid-19 lockdown in July 2021 and incorrectly assumed Hammersmith Bridge would reopen by 2026. The council faced mounting pressure from residents and businesses to reduce the congestion after the scheme was completed in December 2024. While the Labour administration had been working with Transport for London (TfL) to make changes to the redesign and monitor their progress since early last year, residents continued to raise concerns the measures would not go far enough. Wandsworth’s new Tory administration has been drawing up further changes to tackle congestion in the area since taking control of the council in May. On top of plans to move the pedestrian crossing on Putney Bridge, it is looking at making permanent the trial of the one-way street on Weiss Road and the removal of a bus lane on the high street. A new report by council officers said the authority would continue to monitor traffic in the area and assess progress in slashing congestion. The report said: “Recent changes to Putney Bridge Road and Putney High

Street are expected to improve traffic flow on both roads. Further carriageway widening works outside TK Maxx are underway and should help traffic move more efficiently through this pinch point. “Relocating the pedestrian crossing on Putney Bridge would prevent it from delaying left-turning traffic from

Lower Richmond Road, maximising junction capacity and reducing queues on Lower Richmond Road once implemented. Together with other minor complementary improvements, these measures are expected to ease traffic flow in the area.” A TfL spokesperson previously said

it recognised the impact of congestion on residents and businesses, and was working with the council to monitor performance of the road network. The council’s transport committee were discussing the plans on September 24, as we went to press, before cabinet makes a final decision on October 12.

per cent a year and closed the budget gap while protecting frontline services, largely through budget reductions totalling £45m without service cuts – including by modernising how the council operates. He said Labour would have used reserves to “smooth the journey” while streamlining services over three years “to be a more effective digital council”. Councillor Hogg said: “The Tory plan is to cover this loss with massive immediate tax increases… we would do pretty much the opposite. We would take several years to adjust the council

to its new funding without hitting local people with large tax increases.” Councillor Graham added: “We are not doing this from cruelty. We are doing things that we do not wish to do because we have to try to close the gap and limit that council tax increase.” Wandsworth Labour has launched a petition opposing the hike. More details of the proposed council tax bills according to each band will be announced in due course. A final decision on the changes will not be made until the council’s budget meeting early next year.

Wandsworth faces ‘Britain’s biggest ever council tax increase’ By Charlotte Lillywhite Local Democracy Reporter WANDSWORTH COUNCIL has been slammed as “cruel” for planning Britain’s “biggest-ever council tax increase”.

The proposed 94 per cent rise, with band D bills set to increase by £958 from £1,020 to £1,978 a year, marks a huge change for Margaret Thatcher’s once-favourite borough. Wandsworth has long been known for its famously low council tax where its core element has been frozen for the past four years. The council’s new Conservative-led administration announced the shocking planned rise at a meeting on Tuesday (September 15), which was slammed by Labour for being “cruel”. The Conservatives have repeatedly said since taking control of the council in May that it faces a “financial crisis” due to central funding reforms, along with high levels of planned borrowing and use of reserves under the previous Labour administration. Conservative councillor Peter Graham, Cabinet Member for Finance, told the meeting the administration had inherited the “largest government cuts, the largest projected overspending and the largest predicted budget gap in Wandsworth’s history” of £215million by 2030. He said the authority had found annual net savings of £79m by 2030, and planned to stabilise reserves at around £76m, but it was still left with a budget gap of £143m which could only be met by higher council tax at this stage.

He said the administration was challenging government reforms it predicts will see its central funding slashed by £84m a year by 2030. Councillor Graham said: “Higher council tax will not be easy or welcome. We do not regard it as fair and will continue to challenge the Government by every possible means.” He added: “This administration committed to being honest and transparent about the council’s finances. It also committed to fixing it. If the Government refuses to act, a duty is placed on us. It is our responsibility to balance the books.” Councillor Graham said the authority would nearly double support in the council tax reduction scheme next year and expand its eligibility to include income bands that fall just outside the current criteria. It will consult on the details of the proposed changes in the coming weeks. The hike comes in addition to cuts already made by the Conservatives, including shutting Wandsworth’s costof-living reserve with £6.2m of unspent funds and cancelling the ringfencing of funds allocated to Labour’s Access for All and Borough of Sanctuary schemes. Councillor Graham laid out further changes at the meeting, including the continued suspension of grants to charities through the Wandsworth Grant Fund and the reintroduction of charges for bulky waste collections. Labour Opposition Leader Simon Hogg accused the administration of hiding its intention to nearly double council tax by failing to include this in its manifesto

Cllr Simon Hogg

for the local elections in May. He said residents now faced “Britain’s biggestever council tax increase” and “much worse services for much higher cost”. Councillor Hogg said: “This increase is unfair, it’s unnecessary and we oppose it, and as soon as we can Labour will scrap it. This is your choice, it’s your decision, and you need to own it. This is a cruel and selfish and very political decision, and you’re seeking to blame everyone but yourselves.” Councillor Hogg said Labour would have stuck to its manifesto pledge of not increasing council tax above five

NEWS 15

FREE OPEN STUDIO ART FESTIVAL IN OCTOBER Police are appealing for witnesses ByAlex Orr LAMBETH WILL transform into a “borough-wide gallery” for an open studio art festival in October.

The Lambeth Open 2026 will take place from 10am to 6pm on Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4, inviting art lovers and residents into the studios of local artists for free. Visitors will be able to tour the artists’ studios and exhibition spaces for a unique insight into their work, with spaces in Kennington, Brixton, Herne Hill and Clapham open to the public for

free throughout the weekend. A range of techniques and types of art will be on display, including painting, jewellery and pottery, with postcards and prints available at certain studios. The annual festival, which started in 2009, is organised by Open Arts Project and aims to highlight the “exceptional” artistic talent within Lambeth, with many of the artists born and raised in the borough and neighbouring parts of South London. No tickets are required and you can find the full list of open studios at www. lambethopen.com

Major tennis tournament at O2 Arena with free fan zone Tickets are £196 but you can watch it for free and do so much...

By Evie Flynn A FREE four-day Fan Zone has come to The O2 where visitors can watch live Laver Cup matches, drink in a beer garden and even play tennis.

The Laver Cup will see some of Europe’s top tennis players take on leading players from the rest of the world in the tennis equivalent of golf’s Ryder Cup. The dedicated Fan Zone has been set up on Peninsula Square outside The O2 and North Greenwich Station since Thursday, September 24 and will be there until this Sunday, September 27. This is while the indoor men’s tournament takes place at The O2. No Laver Cup ticket is required to enter the Fan Zone, but visitors won’t miss out on the action as there will be a giant outdoor screen showing live coverage of every match. Team Europe includes Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, Flavio Cobolli, Joel Jørgensen, Jakub Mensik and Casper Ruud, while Team World is made up of Taylor Fritz, Alex de Minaur, Brandon Nakashima, Alexander Bublik and Learner Tien. Fans are able to relax in a Stella Artois Beer Garden with a drink or an exclusive Sella Artois strawberries and cream. There is also be a chance for visitors to

test their own tennis skills with a range of interactive activities and prizes to be won. The Laver Cup Serve Challenge tests serve speed and accuracy with daily winners taking home prizes. All participants will be entered into a grand prize draw to win two full-tournament ticket packages and a four-night hotel stay for Laver Cup Los Angeles 2027. A ‘virtual court’ has beenset up so visitors can play immersive singleplayer VR tennis. For a group experience, World of Hyatt’s dynamic, multi-player tennisthemed target game brings the excitement of the court to life in a fun and fast-paced arcade-style tennis

experience. After all that tennis, there is a variety of local street food vendors, such as 450 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza, Philly Cheesesteak, Ehla Mediterranean Food, Queen of the Crepes, and Wave Artisan Gelato. The Fan Zone is completely free to enter and will be on Peninsula Square outsideThe O2 and North Greenwich Station. Tickets for the tournament start at £196 and can be purchased at on the O2 website. Thursday, September 24: 10am–4pm Friday, September 25: 10am–10pm Saturday, September 26: 10am–10pm Sunday, September 27: 10am–6pm

Silvertown and Blackwall tunnels fees increase this week by five per cent ByAlex Orr INCREASED FEES for the Silvertown and Blackwall tunnels have come into effect this week, with drivers paying 5% more at peak times.

The peak charge for cars and small vans will rise by 20p to £4.20, while the off-peak charge will increase by 5p to £1.55. Peak fees are charged from 06:00 to 10:00 northbound and 16:00 to 19:00 southbound for both tunnels on weekdays. Set by Transport for London (TfL), the charges have increased in line with inflation but existing discounts remain for eligible residents, businesses and

Blue Badge holders. The Silvertown Tunnel, which links the Greenwich Peninsula to Newham in East London, opened in April 2025 and has been credited with reducing congestion and increasing air quality on nearby roads. It has also led to quicker journey times through the nearby Blackwall Tunnel, which has connected Greenwich to the Isle of Dogs since 1897. The rise in fees is intended to maintain and manage traffic across both tunnels, while also helping repay the cost of building Silvertown, understood to have been at least £2 billion. To get the off-peak discount, drivers must pay tunnel fees online via Auto Pay

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A play brought to life by strong performances DIRECTOR REX Ryan brings a postapocalyptic tale into the bunker of the Jermyn Street Theatre. The small but beautiful theatre is the perfect setting for writer Simon Stephens’ world to come to life, as two men hunker down and fight for survival. Reece (Ian Toner) and Ashton (Ross Gaynor) do this by rationing their supplies, recounting stories of their lives and waiting… Hoping and waiting are at the core of Stephens’ apocalyptic tale, writes Leo Dunlop.

Jermyn Street Theatre until 26th September. Booking and full details: www. jermynstreettheatre.co.uk www.glassmasktheatre.com

ST BARTHOLOMEW the Great church was the setting for the launch of In The Dark, a live music experience that takes away one of your senses and heightens another. When the lighting goes down, your eyes are covered with a mask, and 30 singers and musicians move silently around and among the audience. Your

BEST FRIENDS Nahum McLean and Darius Drooh first met around 13 years ago, as many lifelong friends do, at school. Not the kind of school where maths, English, and science grades decide students’ futures— it was The Ailey School, one of the world’s most revered dance institutions, writes Melina Block.

After their New York training, Manchester-born Nahum and San Francisco-native Darius choreographed what would become the basis for their upcoming show, The Brown Suite. Originally called the James Brown Ballet, The Brown Suite features a collection of songs by the Godfather of Soul alongside work by Sam Cooke and Etta James. “The music is just so infectious,” says Nahum, whose ballet school audition as a child was to a James Brown song—“which is kind of like a nice little full circle moment.” The dance which laid the foundations for this new show was Death of the Bachelors, created about three years ago and later performed as part of independent dance production company Fundamentally Dance’s flagship shows, Ballet Nights. “Fundamentally Dance is a big ballet platform, so getting to perform there – because we are, more so, sort of jazz and contemporary, so imagine you’re going out there and you’re thinking, well, we’re not ballet, will we be received? But it turned out, we were a hit that night!” Darius laughs. He continued, “this opportunity for

hearing becomes more attentive when you are blind, writes Michael Holland.

The troupe, in stockinged feet, were able to drift like mist throughout the church. A mandolin would be plucked to your left, a cello string pinged on your right, the sound of a clarinet would flow past you, while a choir would soar behind. ASMR sounds

would waft around your head and ears and mind; you feel yourself moving and flowing with the waves of sound. Between each passage of music, there would be a solemn silence before the voice of an angel kicks in from above, or one note of a bass throbs. More voices join in, then some percussion. The music came from all around. Sometimes from a distance, sometimes

us is really unheard of […]. Now you’re telling me we’re having this UK tour, I mean, it’s unheard of.” As the boys prepare for their national tour, which opens in Richmond Theatre, Darius is back in his childhood home. So, the friends are choreographing via video calls across the Atlantic. Nahum is also my best friend, and sometimes when we get in the studio together, like I said, we are just dancing,” Darius admits, triggering a laugh from his creative partner. “I think the challenge actually ended up being the blessing in this project,” the pair both agree. There is also sentimental value in working across oceans. “I’m choreographing in my living room and

I’m seeing pictures of me when I was a kid, and just being in that space and just remembering, this is where it all happened, this is where I heard James Brown play, in my living room,” Darius reflects, recalling memories of his grandparents and the rest of his family sharing stories. “My mum has even seen James Brown live! […] Grown men were passing out, crying for him and she was there to see that!” As well as the potential fainting and hysterics, what else will people take from The Brown Suite? “I think they’ll feel the human spirit,” Darius replies. “This music just gets into your soul, we’re building this world of different characters, and the music and the storytelling.”

GET GROOVIN’ TO THE MUSIC OF JAMES BROWN

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We first encounter the two main characters seemingly asking each other on a date, yet their incongruous setting, a bunker where tea lights flicker and a camping hob sits on the floor, immediately leaves the audience asking questions. We soon realise that this is part of their survival. They recount stories of their lives to each other, asking the other to play the part of someone they knew before, playing parts in their own memories. Through this, Stephens dripfeeds us fragments of their lives: family, break-ups, a lost son. Reece, a porter, and Ashton, a professor, would never have had a relationship ‘before’, but now, forced together, they offer each other the only option for company and a way to keep those memories alive. But how long can you live in the past? There is a clear distinction between before and after the event that has left them here. We see it in the luxury they take in the small normalities of ‘before’: hearing music again through a muffled record player or finally savouring the flavour of pork served with rice. Yet despite this distinction, the characters exist in a sort of limbo, isolated and untethered from time. And waiting… waiting for what? At times, the audience can feel the same way. The pacing never quite finds its rhythm, but with the arrival of Fionn Ó Loingsigh’s Presley, the stories and characters suddenly spring into life. Decisions have to be made. Will they trust this newcomer, this other survivor, or will they revert to being the “human animal”? What the audience are left with is a play that explores complex ideas within a small, intimate story, brought to life by strong performances. Some of the drama and tension gets lost in the way the story is plotted and paced, but it ultimately finds its way to an engaging ending, one that begins to reveal the complexity of hope. A Slow Fire is, above all, an exploration of memory: the stories we tell to make sense of our past and future, to protect ourselves and to protect the memories and people contained within them. But it is also an exploration of where hope lies: in waiting for change, in taking the risk to seek it out, or in the stories we tell ourselves to make the waiting bearable.

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right there beside you. After a while, all space and time fell away into a black hole of sound. Beautiful sound. Music you feel you could die to - Right here, right now. The silences in between sometimes seemed to go on forever, and in the quiet, you momentarily think that everyone had gone. You have an impulse to reach out and touch your neighbour, just to feel someone, just to know you hadn’t been left alone. At times, I felt like there was nobody else there, just myself and the music. We were told the performance would be 75 minutes long, but that became irrelevant once you’d succumbed to the sensation. Even the uncomfortableness of the spartan church chairs couldn’t stop you floating away to the sounds. At the end, we were told we could take off the masks. The troupe were right there, standing in the aisle, smiling at us, smiling at the looks on our faces. The feeling was euphoric. Not because you could see again, but because that was what the experience made you feel. The musicians and singers knew that. They had seen it before. This is not a conventional concert where the players are on a stage and the audience is in the auditorium. In The Dark is different; deliciously different - The audience becomes the stage. In The Dark is coming to a place near you.

Nahum expands further: “There’s a lot of disconnect in the world nowadays, the way in which our lives go. “[…] That’s what the show is about; The Brown Suite is the name of the show and it’s the name of the suite of the music but it’s also a destination in the show, an amazing club that you would go to in the Seventies. “What I want people to take away is that they should be going out more, socialising more, speaking to people more, and just being more social.” The Brown Suite kicks off a 12-venue tour across UK cities with the London premiere in Richmond Theatre on Wednesday 30 September. It will be in Richmond between Wednesday 30 September and Saturday 3 October.

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Friday, September 25th 2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO VARY A PREMISES LICENCE UNDER THE GAMBLING ACT 2005 Notice is hereby given that MERKUR Slots UK Limited of the following address: Second Floor Matrix House, North Fourth Street, Milton Keynes, MK9 1NJ are applying under Section 187 of the Gambling Act 2005 to vary a Bingo Premises Licence issued under that Act.The application relates to the following premises: MERKUR Slots, 97-99 High Street, Lewisham, London, SE13 6AT. The application is to vary the licence as follows: To vary the layout of the premises in accordance with the plan in support of the application. The application has been made to: Safer Communities Service (Licensing), Licensing Team, 4th Floor Laurence House (West End), 1 Catford Road, London, SE6 4RU. E: licensing@lewisham.gov.uk. Information about the application is available from the Licensing Authority, including the arrangements for viewing the details of the application. Any of the following persons may make representations in writing to the Licensing Authority about the application: A person who lives sufficiently close to the premises to be likely to be affected by the authorised activities. A person who has business interests that might be affected by the authorised activities. A person who represents someone in any of the above two categories. Any representations must be made by the following date: 14 October 2026. It is an offence under Section 342 of the Gambling Act 2005 if a person, without reasonable excuse, gives to a Licensing Authority for a purpose connected with the Act, information which is false or misleading.

LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM Notice of Making of an Order of Modification 1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that London Borough of Lewisham on 24 September 2026, in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 9 and 10 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, modified the provisions of The Lewisham (Prescribed Routes) (No.1) (School Streets) Experimental Traffic Order 2026, which came into force on 23rd February 2026. 2. This Order may be cited as The Lewisham (Prescribed Routes) (No. 1) (School Streets) Experimental Traffic Order 2026 (Amendment No. 1) Order 2026 and will come into force 28 September 2026. 3. The general effect of the modification will be: (a) in respect of the pedestrian and cycle zone “School Street” relating to Adamsrill Primary School and St Michael’s C of E Primary School: (i) to remove Burghill Road and Larkbere Road from the “School Street”; (ii) to reduce the lengths of Adamsrill Road and Champion Crescent that form part of the “School Street”; (iii) to remove the following properties from being eligible for permits (SS6) that allow entry into the “School Street”: • No. 214 Perry Rise • Dillwyn Close • Nos. 1 to 18 Paxton Court • Nos. 29 to 31A Champion Road (odds) • Nos. 1 to 29/29A Champion Crescent • Nos. 3 to 75 Larkbere Road (odds) • Nos. 2 to 60 Larkbere Road (evens) • Nos. 60 to 80 Burghill Road (evens) • Nos. 31 to 55 Burghill Road (odds); (iv) to include the following from the list of properties eligible for a permit (SS6) to enter the “School Street”: • No. 55 Burghill Road • Nos. 1 to 7 Champion Crescent • Nos. 15 to 29 Champion Crescent (b) in respect of the pedestrian and cycle zone “School Street” relating to Prendergast Vale School, to include Venice Court, Tuscany Corte, Sienna Alto, Elmira Street and Roma Court in the list of properties eligible for a permit (SS55) to enter the “School Street”. 4. The original experimental Order provides that in pursuance of section 10(2) of the 1984 Act, the Council’s Road Safety and Sustainable Transport Manager, or some person authorised by them, may, if it appears to them or that person essential in the interests of the expeditious, convenient and safe movement of traffic or for preserving or improving the amenities of the area through which any road affected by the Order extends, modify or suspend the Order or any provision thereof. 5. The Council will consider in due course whether the provisions of the original experimental Order (as modified by this Order) should be continued in force indefinitely by means of a permanent Order. Any person may object to the making of the permanent Order for the purpose of such indefinite continuation within a period of six months beginning from the date of this modification. Any such objection must be made in writing and must state the grounds on which it is made and be sent to trafficorders@ lewisham.gov.uk or posted to Strategic Transport, Laurence House, 1 Catford Road, London SE6 4RU, quoting reference “PTO-1106”. Any objection may be communicated to, or be seen by, other persons who may be affected. Any objection may be communicated to, or be seen by, other persons who may be affected. 6. Documents giving more detailed particulars of the Order and other measures may be viewed either though the lewisham.traffweb.app website or obtained by emailing a request to trafficorders@lewisham.gov.uk quoting reference PTO-1106. Dated 25th September 2026. Zahur Khan, Director of Public Realm, Fifth Floor, Laurence House, 1 Catford Road, London SE6 4RU.

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LICENSING ACT 2003 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PREMISES LICENCE NOTICE THAT I, Applicant: Jethro Mendez Premises name: Beckenham Fireworks Premises address: Croydon Road Recreation Ground, Croydon Road, Beckenham, BR3 3PR Have applied to the Licensing Authority at the London Borough of Bromley for the grant of a new Premises Licence, submitted on 22nd September 2026. Proposed licensable activities: The sale by retail of alcohol: Saturday 7th November 2026 – 16:30 to 21:00 The provision of regulated entertainment (including live/recorded music and fireworks): Saturday 7th November 2026 – 16:30 to 21:00 This application is made under the Licensing Act 2003 and seeks permission for the above activities annually for a period of three years, between 1st and 10th November each year. All representations must be received within 28 days of the date of application. The final date for representations is 21st October 2026. Any person wishing to make representations must do so in writing, stating the grounds of objection, to: Licensing, London Borough of Bromley, Civic Centre, Stockwell Close, Bromley, BR1 3UH or via email to: licensing@bromley.gov.uk A copy of the application can be viewed at the Licensing Authority’s offices during normal working hours by appointment, or online at: www.bromley.gov.uk – search "licensing applications" It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with this application. The maximum fine on summary conviction is unlimited. Notice of application for a Premises Licence Take notice that we: Catford Rhum Arrange Ltd have made an application to Lewisham Council acting as the Licensing Authority, for a Full Variation in respect of Catford Rhum, 48-49 Deptford Broadway, SE8 4PH The details of the application are as follows: Extension of Sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises Friday & Saturday 01:00 – 02:00, Sunday 23:30 – 00:00 Addition of Regulated Entertainment (Recorded Music) 23:00 – 00:00. Thursday, 23:00 – 01:30. Friday & Saturday Addition of Late-Night Refreshment 23:00 – 02:00 Friday & Saturday Amendment of condition 12 (Annex 2) Amendment of Opening Hours The application and the Licensing Authority’s public register can be inspected at: Lewisham Council, Safer Communities Service, 4th Floor, Laurence House, 1 Catford Road, SE6 4RU by appointment between Monday to Friday (except on public holidays) and between the hours of 9.00 am to 4.00 pm; or at www.lewisham.gov. uk. The last date by which responsible authorities or other persons may make representations to the Licensing Authority in relation to this application is: 16th October 2026 All representations must be made in writing to the above address or by emailing licensing@ lewisham.gov.uk and contain your full name and full postal address. Any representation received without these mandatory details will be deemed invalid and cannot be taken into consideration. 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 is unlimited.

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Notice of application for a Premises Licence Notice is hereby given that Tea Room London Ltd has applied to Wandsworth Council for a new premises licence at MELTS - 2B Westbury Parade, Balham Hill, London, SW12 9DZ for late night refreshments Monday–Thursday: 23:00–03:00. Friday–Saturday: 23:00–05:00 Sunday: 23:00–03:00. Alcohol: None 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 By 13 October 2026 The record of this application may be inspected Monday to Friday (except Bank Holidays) by prior appointment at the offices of Wandsworth Licensing Authority, Regulatory Services Partnership (Serving Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils) Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5DX between the hours of 10.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. Information on all new and variation applications received by the Licensing Authority can be viewed on the Council’s website www.wandsworth.gov.uk It is an offence, under section 158 of the Licensing Act 2003, to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in or in connection with an application, punishable upon conviction by an unlimited fine. Notice of application for a Premises Licence APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL TREATMENT LICENCE LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that German Kindergarten London Ltd has applied to the London Borough of Lambeth for a Special Treatment Licence in accordance with the London Local Authorities Act 1991. The application relates to the premises known as: 1 Corry Drive SW98QS London. The treatments for which the licence is sought includ: Sauna and cold plunge. Proposed hours of operation: Monday to Sunday, 06:00 to 22:00 Any person wishing to make representations regarding this application must do so in writing to: The Licensing Team, London Borough of Lambeth, PO Box 734, Winchester, SO23 5DG or by email to licensing@lambeth.gov.uk, to be received no later than 28 days from the date of this notice. Notice of application for a Premises Licence 876 District has applied to the London Borough of Lambeth for the grant of a Premises Licence in respect of 876 DISTRICT, 226A Brixton Road, London, SW9 6AH. The application would authorise the supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises from 12:00 to 23:00 every day. Non-standard timings are requested for Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, Valentine's Day, Halloween, Good Friday and Easter Sunday, with the supply of alcohol until 02:00 on the following morning. The application may be inspected during normal office hours by 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. Representations must be made in writing by post to the above address or by email to licensing@lambeth.gov.uk and must be received no later than: 16 October 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).

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CHRISTOPHER ANTONY COLE Deceased Pursuant to the Trustee Act 1925 anyone with a claim against or an interest in the Estate of the deceased, late of 34 Stainton Road, London, SE6 1AD, who died on 09/08/2026, must send written details to the address below by 26/11/2026, after which the Estate will be distributed with regard only to claims and interests notified. Judge & Priestley LLP, Justin House, 6 West Street, Bromley, BR1 1JN. Ref: JONE320/0001

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS – LANGLEY LANE 1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable building safety inspection works, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth has made an Order, the effect of which will be to temporarily: (a) prohibit vehicles from entering or proceeding in the length of Langley Lane which lies between its junction with South Lambeth Road and outside Nos. 8 to 12 Langley Lane; (b) suspend the one-way traffic system in the length of Langley Lane which lies between outside Nos. 8 to 12 and its junction with Bonnington Square. 2. The alternative route for affected vehicles will be available via Bonnington Square, Vauxhall Grove, Harleyford Road and South Lambeth Road. 3. The Order will come into force on 7 October 2026 and continue in force for a maximum duration of 1 month, to allow for contingencies, or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. In practice, it is anticipated that the works will take 1 day to complete. Dated 25 September 2026 Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager (The officer appointed for this purpose)

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS – HIGHLAND ROAD 1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable new electrical connection works, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth intend to make an Order, the effect of which would be to temporarily prohibit vehicles from waiting, including waiting for the purposes of loading or unloading a vehicle, in that length of Highland Road between outside the common boundary of No. 2 Lunham Road and No. 14 Highland Road and outside the northeastern flank wall of No. 4 Highland Road. 2. The Order would come into force on 12 October 2026 and would continue in force for a maximum duration of 1 month, to allow for contingencies, or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. Dated 25 September 2026 Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager (The officer appointed for this purpose)

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS – SANTLEY STREET 1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable gas main replacement works, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth intend to make an Order, the effect of which would be to temporarily prohibit vehicles from waiting, including waiting for the purposes of loading or unloading a vehicle, in that length of Santley Street between its junctions with Concanon Road and Medwin Street. 2. The Order would come into force on 12 October 2026 and would continue in force for a maximum duration of 3 months, to allow for contingencies, or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. Dated 25 September 2026 Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager (The officer appointed for this purpose)

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 16A TEMPORARY CLOSURE – THAMES PATH ADJACENT TO LAMBETH PALACE ROAD - FILMING 1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable filming to take place, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth intend to make an Order the effect of which would be to temporarily ban pedestrians and cyclists from entering and proceeding along that length of the Thames Path that lies adjacent to Lambeth Palace Road between its junction with Lambeth Bridge and a point 162 metres north-east of that junction. 2. Alternative routes for pedestrians and cyclists would be available via Lambeth Bridge and Lambeth Palace Road. 3. The footpath closure would only have effect at such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by the placing of the appropriate traffic signs and they would not apply to any person connected with the filming. 4. The Order would come into force on 13 October 2026 and would continue in force for a maximum duration of 1 day. In practice it is anticipated that filming would take place between 9.30am and 5.30pm on the 13 October 2026, but if the filming cannot be completed during that period, the order may also have effect at other times on that day. Dated 25 September 2026 Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager (The officer appointed for this purpose)

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS – CONCANON ROAD 1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable gas main replacement 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 in the length of Conancon Road which lies between its junctions with Acre Lane and Raeburn Street, in any direction other than from south to north;. 2. The alternative route for affected vehicles would be available via Raeburn Street, Ballater Road and Acre Lane. 3. The Order would come into force on 12 October 2026 and continue in force for a maximum duration of 3 months, to allow for contingencies, or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. Dated 25 September 2026 Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager (The officer appointed for this purpose)

24 PUBLIC NOTICES

Friday, September 25th 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; FUL – Full Applications ADV – Advertisement LB – Listed Building Written representations should be made within three weeks of the date of this advertisement to the Director of Planning, PO Box 80771, London, SW2 9QQ. 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. Muscovy House & Dexter House, 8 Auckland Street London SE11 5AB Cladding remediation and associated external wall works to the buildings, including the removal and replacement of existing combustible facade materials with non-combustible materials. 26/02261/FUL 194 Kennington Lane London SE11 5DL Internal alterations to convert the existing bathroom into an accessible wet room, including the erection of a stud partition, associated plumbing alterations, replacement of an existing sash window with double glazed window, and ancillary refurbishment works. (Flat 1). (Please note: The reference number for this Listed Building Consent application is 26/02252/LB but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 26/02251/FUL). 26/02252/LB 2 Jeffrey's Walk London SW4 6QF Erection of a single-storey ground floor rear extension including a side window, along with the replacement of the front entrance door. 26/02260/FUL 34 - 36 Streatham High Road London SW16 1DB Display of one non-illuminated projecting sign, and three non-illuminated fascia signs. 26/02303/ADV 61 Braxted Park London Lambeth SW16 3AU Erection of a ground floor rear extension and installation of new rear bifold doors. 26/02439/FUL 286 - 288 Brixton Road London SW9 6AG Application to raise parapet to the rear and the roof both by 400mm 26/02451/FUL 19 St Stephen's Terrace London Lambeth SW8 1DJ Replacement of single glazed timber framed windows to double glazed timer frame windows. 26/02514/FUL 251 Kennington Road London SE11 6BY Application for Listed Building Consent for installation of an external condensing unit and roof access hatch at roof level and internal alterations including the addition of a first floor air conditioning unit - Full Planning Permission ref: 26/02604/FUL received. 26/02751/LB 21 Durand Gardens London Lambeth SW9 0PS Two-storey side infill extension at lower ground and ground floor level, the replacement of two roof dormers and windows to front and rear elevations with double glazed sash windows together with the installation of an air-source heat pump and air conditioning condenser in the rear garden 26/02460/FUL The Artesian Well 693 - 695 Wandsworth Road London SW8 3JF Change of use of existing lower ground and ground floor levels of former public house (Sui generis) to commercial unit (Use Class E). 26/02399/FUL 55 Rectory Grove London SW4 0DS Installation of 15 roof mounted solar photovoltaic panels to the rear and inner roof slopes. (Please note: The reference number for this Listed Building Consent application is 26/02733/LB but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 26/02679/FUL). 26/02679/FUL 401 Coldharbour Lane London SW9 8LQ Change of use of ground floor from restaurant (Use Class E(b)) to bar/drinking establishment (sui generis) (retrospective application). (AMENDED OPERATION HOURS) 24/02302/FUL 335 Kennington Road London SE11 4QE Conversion of existing outbuilding into a granny annexe involving the replacement of the existing garage door with a new timber entrance door and window. 26/02407/FUL 6 Marlborough Mews London SW2 5TE Erection of a first floor side extension, and hip to gable roof extension with two dormer windows to the front and rear. 26/02512/FUL 24 Raleigh Gardens London SW2 1AE Replacement of the windows and rear door with timber framed double glazed windows on the front elevation, uPVC framed windows on the rear elevation and uPVC rear door. 26/02518/FUL 50A Stockwell Park Road London Lambeth SW9 0DA Remedial works to lower ground floor, involving the replacement of kitchen and bathroom, the non-original partition walls and the non-original door to kitchen; the installation of new internal wall lining and new floor lining on existing slab, along with other associated internal works. 26/02626/LB Clapham Fire Station 29 Old Town London SW4 0JT Installation of an air-source heat pump within an acoustic enclosure in the external rear yard. 26/02453/FUL 269 Kennington Road London SE11 6BY Application for Listed Building Consent for the replacement of existing timber fence and gate to front boundary with new metal railing and gate; replacement of existing roof tiles with new traditional slate tiles; and replacement of existing lead to front dormer with new lead following traditional detailing - Full Planning Permission ref: 26/02612/FUL received. 26/02750/LB Dated this Friday 25th September 2026

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LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM Twin Oaks Primary School The Lewisham (Prescribed Routes) (School Streets) (No.3) Traffic Order 2026 1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Lewisham Borough Council on 24 September 2026 made the above-mentioned Order under the powers of sections of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended. The Order will come into operation on 28 September 2026. 2. The general effect is to introduce a pedestrian and cycle zone restricting vehicle access in the vicinity of Twin Oaks Primary School, comprising the roads or parts of roads listed in column (2) of the Schedule to this Notice, operating during the times specified in column (3). 3. The prohibition applies to all motor vehicles, except those vehicles being used by persons who hold a valid permit, as specified in columns (4) and (5) of the Schedule to this notice, and such other vehicles as are exempt under the provisions of the Order. 4. A copy of the made Order, and other documents giving more detailed particulars of the Order, may be viewed obtained by emailing a request to trafficorders@lewisham.gov.uk quoting reference PTO-1054. 5. If any person wishes to question the validity of the Order or of any of its provisions on the grounds that it or they are not within the powers conferred by the 1984 Act, or that any requirement of that Act or of any instrument made under that Act has not been complied with, that person may, within 6 weeks from the date on which the Order was made, apply for the purpose to the High Court. SCHEDULE – PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLE ZONE (1) School/ Pedestrian and cycle zone TWIN OAKS PRIMARY SCHOOL

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SCAWEN ROAD, between its junction with Kezia Street and its junction with Grinstead Road

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Dated 25th September 2026. Zahur Khan, Director of Public Realm, Fifth Floor, Laurence House, 1 Catford Road, London SE6 4RU.

LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM Traffic Management Order The Lewisham (Off-Street) (Parking Places) (Amendment No.*) Order 202* 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 1120 1. The general nature and effect of the Order would be to amend “Lewisham (Off-Street) (Parking Places) Order 2011” so as to remove the parking place known as Thomas Lane Car Park situated on land at Thomas Lane east side adjacent to south of Milford Towers, from Schedule 1 to that Order. The effect of the amendment would be to permanently discontinue the use of the site as a Council off-street parking place. (Note: As part of the wider proposals, disabled parking provision currently available at Thomas Lane Car Park would be re-provided within the vicinity of the site). 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-1120’. 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-1120’ to arrive by 23 October 2026. 4. All written representations received concerning Traffic Regulation Orders are public documents that may be inspected by any person on demand. Dated 25th September 2026. Zahur Khan, Director Public Realm, Laurence House, 1 Catford Road, London SE6 4RU.

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By John Kelly

The Hamlet will face Salisbury in the next round

DULWICH HAMLET boss Mark Dacey is happy for his side to go under the radar but said “we’re coming” as he praised his players for how they implemented the game plan in their 4-1 win over in-form Welling United in the second qualifying round of the FA Cup at Champion Hill last weekend.

DACEY: ‘NO ONE SPOKE ABOUT US - BUT WE’RE COMING’

Facing the side five points above them in the Isthmian League Premier Division, the Hamlet took the lead through Gaspar Mico in the twelfth minute. Sol Baugh doubled the advantage in the 46th minute and then made it 3-0 on 71 minutes. Jamie Reynolds pulled a goal back in the 77th minute before Danny Mills rounded off a superb home display with the fourth a minute into added-time. Dulwich will travel to Salisbury in the third qualifying round. “Played well. Naturally rode our luck at times because they have so many different routes to goal compared to a lot of other teams,” Dacey said. “You’ve got two, maybe three players on the pitch for them with long throws, great delivery from setpieces. “I think we scored at really important times. We took the lead just after ten minutes, [scored] right at the start of the second half, just kind of kills a little bit of [Welling’s] momentum. The other two were brilliant, especially the last goal. I thought they scored a very good goal as well. We were just complimenting the cross and the finish. “But yeah, sometimes on the day you’re better, and I think all over the park today that’s what worked for us. The game plan was executed really well. We’ve dealt with what they were very strong at, and we were very good in front of goal.

Dulwich thrash league rivals in FA Cup

“I know it’s a cup competition, but no one spoke about us this year. And I’m okay with that - but we’re coming, don’t worry about that.” Dacey and his coaching team spent almost half an hour with the defensive unit

Alexa swaps Feathers for Bears By Sports Reporter ALEXA STONEHOUSE has left Surrey to sign for Warwickshire Bears Women on a two-year deal.

Surrey came to an agreement to release her early from her contract. The 21-year-old left-arm seamer will join Warwickshire permanently from the 2027 season, having spent the 2026 season on loan with the Midlands side. She took sixteen wickets in seventeen appearances across all formats. Before joining Warwickshire, she had helped Surrey win the Vitality Blast title last season and played for England at the 2023 Under-19 T20 World Cup, taking six wickets.

Stonehouse played for Surrey in their inaugural season of the new era of Women’s domestic cricket in 2025. She developed through the South East Stars talent pathway, making nineteen Surrey appearances and six for the England A side. In 2025, Stonehouse took 25 wickets for Surrey as the club won the inaugural Women’s Vitality Blast. While with the Three Feathers, Stonehouse was awarded a place in England’s Performance Programme. Warwickshire Bears Women’s head coach Ali Maiden said: “The signing of Alexa, who has been a regular feature in England A teams and squads, is another example of us working to recruit the next generation of England cricketers.”

ahead of the game to prepare for Welling’s direct style. “I think at times in other games we need to be better at those things, and maybe that’s an aspect of our performance that we’ve not kept too much of an eye on,”

Dacey said. “Whereas against Welling, you have to because they’re so good at being able to turn the ball over and hit you on a counter-attack in the transition. “But it’s one game. We’ve got to play them again twice in the league. You never

know what’s going to happen in other cup competitions, but I don’t think many people, when they looked at this fixture, actually gave us a chance. But we’re good here, very good here, and I think we’ve proven that again today.” Dacey said Baugh was “exceptional”, and added: “I cannot fault any player today, whether they started or whether they came on. I can’t fault anyone in the squad, even the boys that didn’t play, whether they were injured or just didn’t get on to the pitch. “Solly’s found his form this year. He’s done a good few years of non-league football. He now understands the level, he understands his strengths, he’s working very heavily on his weaknesses. So has everybody else, and I think they’re reaping the rewards at the minute for these things happening. And the good thing with that is the squad depth.” Dacey also praised Mills for his all-round performance and for helping to fire up the crowd. “He’s a legend, he’s a legend and a big part of why he’s still here is what he still offers,” Dacey said. “Everybody’s legs naturally go. Millsy’s still got them - I guess some legs on what he maybe had! He’s so good. He’s so good on the floor. He’s so good at linking. He’s so good in the air. Last year, he got important goals for us. And this year, he’s got really important goals for us. “And when you have these boys fire this crowd up, it’s a really, really great place to be. Millsy again deserves the plaudits because he was infectious in both boxes and in the middle.” Dulwich travel to the Pilot Field to face Hastings United in the third qualifying round of the FA Trophy on Saturday (3pm). They are back at Champion Hill to take on Aveley in the league the following Tuesday.

Patel century but Glamorgan seal safety By Sports Reporter RYAN PATEL’S century was in vain as Glamorgan’s bowlers overcame Surrey resistance to claim a first red-ball victory at the Kia Oval since 2014 and rubber-stamp their place in Rothesay County Championship Division One next season.

Timm van der Gugten, Ray Toole, Zain ul Hassan and Mason Crane all collected two wickets apiece to dismiss the home side for 427 in their second innings, ending Glamorgan’s winless run of four games. Patel’s knock of 132, his first hundred of the season, had strengthened Surrey’s hopes of escaping with a draw – or even having a late dart at the gargantuan target of 612, which would have been a world record chase. But once the left-hander fell in the final act of the morning session, Glamorgan chipped away steadily and completed a Championship double over Surrey soon

after tea. Surrey resumed their improbable pursuit on 177 for two and Patel rapidly advanced into the 90s with a straight-driven boundary off Toole, only to become bogged down as he crept closer to his century. It was Ul Hassan who made the breakthrough as first change, ending the partnership of 168 by tempting Pope to drive at his third delivery and nick through to Chris Cooke, standing up behind the stumps. Patel eventually reached three figures with a leg-side single off Crane, while Dan Lawrence began in pugnacious fashion, thumping Van der Gugten to the fence and the pair ticked along nicely until lunch. However, Glamorgan struck again with the final ball of the session, Ben Kellaway leaping to his right at gully to snag an excellent catch off Mir Hamza and end Patel’s four-hour stint in the middle. Lawrence, having reverse-swept Kellaway

to the rope to take the total beyond 300, tried to repeat the stroke a few overs later and top-edged it, with Asa Tribe running across from slip to gather safely. Glamorgan opted for an all-spin attack with Kellaway joined by Crane, who immediately sent down a beauty that turned sharply to flatten Adam Thomas’s off stump and leave Surrey’s hopes resting heavily on the shoulders of Ben Foakes. He and Tom Lawes delayed the visitors’ progress with a stand of 49, but Van der Gugten returned to take the new ball, spearing one low through the defences of Foakes to send his middle stump flying. Lawes batted calmly, blocking the better deliveries and dispatching loose ones to the fence, only to fall five short of his halfcentury when Crane pinned him in front and Van der Gugten sealed Glamorgan’s victory by castling James Taylor. Surrey face Somerset in Taunton on Thursday (September 24; 10.30am).

Riakporhe aims to hook Fish and target heavyweight title By John Kelly RICHARD RIAKPORHE believes he can become a heavyweight world champion.

Walworth’s Riakporhe, 36, has won all three of his heavyweight bouts after moving up from cruiserweight. Riakporhe has offered a bout to London rival Johnny Fisher, if the latter beats Michael Pirotton, at London’s

Copper Box Arena this Saturday “It would be good. I like Fisher. I remember after my match I actually offered them the opportunity to fight if they want,” Riakporhe said “Why not give them the opportunity? Very respectful, likeable, and he’s a big puncher himself as well and a strong guy, like an ox. So it would be good for the fans to see. “I’m seen as a dangerous guy, top ten

in the world, [but] who knows? I’m actually a fan of Johnny Fisher as well and the Bosh family. I’m going to be watching and cheering him on at the weekend.” Riakporhe added: “I’ve got my own plans and see myself competing at a higher level as well. But who knows? I’m always in the game to make a buck and to fight people that definitely want to fight. It’s all about giving the fans

what they want. “Once you give the fans value for their money and show them what they want to see then you’re always going to be in their good books and they deserve it. “They deserve to be entertained. “I want one of those titles. I’m looking at the [Fabio] Wardley versus [Daniel] Dubois fight. I’m looking at what [Agit] Kabayel’s doing and [Filip] Hrgovic, I’m looking at all of these guys and this is

what I’m working towards ultimately. I’m training myself to compete for one of those belts. My eyes are just locked on to whatever’s going to propel me to get one of those titles. “I know who I am, I know what I’m capable of. “I just focus on getting the job done. I’m definitely arguably one of the heaviest hitters in the world. That’s a fact.”

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BOSS HAILS ‘BEST’ DEN ATMOSPHERE

By Will Scott ALEX NEIL said the atmosphere at the Dockers Derby against West Ham United at The Den was the best since he joined Millwall.

Caleb Taylor celebrates putting Millwall in front the game. Marschall, making his league debut, claimed Castellanos spat at him in the 65th minute following a brief confrontation when the Lions keeper collected a loose ball. The 23-year-old held on to the ball as he made his case to the assistant referee, with referee Paul Tierney initially penalising Marschall for time-wasting. West Ham thought they had won a corner, and with Millwall

Boss: Fans made it 11v11

By John Kelly QUEENS PARK Rangers boss Julien Stephan said he had “strong words” with his players at half-time as the ten-man Hoops trailed Preston North End 2-0 at Loftus Road - and thanked the home support for making it “11v11” as the hosts mounted a second-half comeback to claim a point.

Johnny Kenny put the visitors in front after just a minute before Dennis Cirkin was sent off on fifteen minutes for a dangerous tackle. Kenny made it 2-0 after 26 minutes as Lilywhites interim boss Jason

Record crowd witnesses riveting Dockers Derby against West Ham

Euell appeared set to guide the side to just a second league win of the season. But QPR came out transformed and Kwame Poku pulled a goal back in the 66th minute before Paul Smyth equalised in the 90th minute. The result moved QPR up to fifth in the Championship table. “Very disappointed with the first half, the lack of personality, lack of character on the pitch, for me we don’t have to accept that,” Stephan said. “It was not a question of quality or ability, it’s a question of mindset and how we respond to bad moments. “We needed to find a way to bounce

still complaining, Castellanos took it quickly and Pablo tapped it into the empty net, although Tierney immediately called it back. After speaking to both sides, Tierney awarded Millwall a free-kick. No bookings were issued. Neil was asked about the incident after the game. “I haven’t asked him about it, but it’s like anything else,” Neil said. “I’m sure there’ll be footage of it, or not of

back and it was really important to have strong words at half-time in the dressing room. But we were 11 v 11 with the fans, I can’t thank them for the atmosphere today. “The players produced an outstanding second half, with quality, diligence, the things we missed in the first half. We need to use this experience for the rest of the season.” Meanwhile, QPR striker Richard Kone limped off less than 30 minutes into an under-21 game against Bolton Wanderers. The 23-year-old was the side’s topscorer last season but has played just four times in this campaign.

it if it didn’t happen. I’d be extremely surprised if Filip’s made an accusation and nothing’s happened. But that’s not really for me to deal with. I’m sure the authorities will deal with it. “[It was relayed to the fourth official], because I don’t know what happened. I’ve just seen Filip walking out with the ball and thinking, ‘Where’s he going?’ Then the fourth official basically said that there was an accusation of spitting. So I don’t know.”

The Lions renewed their rivalry with the Hammers after a fourteen-year gap at a sold-out Den, and flew into a 2-0 lead in the first half through goals from Caleb Taylor and Camiel Neghli. West Ham hit back after the interval as a depleted Millwall tired, with Mohamadou Kante striking from 30 yards out before Konstantinos Mavropanos’s header completed the comeback. The Lions were handed a boost when Kante was sent off for pulling back Kyrell Lisbie as he tried to break, but West Ham saw out the final seven minutes to secure the draw. The home fans applauded Millwall off the pitch after the final whistle, despite Neil’s side squandering their two-goal lead. It was a record 19,639 attendance at The ‘New’ Den. “Certainly the best [atmosphere] since I’ve been at Millwall,” Neil said. “Absolutely the best by far. I’ve been involved in a lot of finals, and the atmosphere today was right up there. I said this to the players before the game: ‘You need to take the fans with you.’ If you turn the ball and you land on it, you tackle somebody, like Jenson Metcalfe in the first 30 seconds. He just cemented somebody in the middle of the pitch. I was buzzing, they were buzzing. That just set the tone for the game for us. “I told the players prior to the game that this game’s a real rarity, and as a player and as a manager, it’s a privilege to be part of it. In fact, it doesn’t happen that often. It’s a bit like the Old Firm in Scotland – it’s not just about football, and it’s not just because you live there and you live there. It’s from the dockers. It’s entrenched in sort of society as much as anything else, which is why they’re so passionate about it. “That’s certainly not lost on us because we know we are the fortunate ones that represent Millwall right now and make sure we don’t let our fan base or our club down. I didn’t think we did today. Are we frustrated, disappointed? Absolutely. But I certainly think everybody left everything on the pitch.” Meanwhile, Neil said he would be “extremely surprised” if Filip Marschall had falsely accused Taty Castellanos of spitting at him during

Neil was asked if Marschall had spoken to him about the incident. “I didn’t get a chance to speak to Filip about it,” Neil said. “But once I’m addressing the players after the game, that’s not at the forefront of my mind. That will get taken care of by the people who take care of those types of things. We are more focused on what happened on the pitch, how we performed, and now the lads are due a well-deserved rest.”

Cun you believe it By Shane Stapleton ALVARO ARBELOA admitted he was “upset” after Fulham conceded a late equaliser to Manchester United at Craven Cottage.

Lisandro Martinez’ own goal looked set to earn the Cottagers their first league win of the season before Matheus Cunha’s equaliser a minute from time. It is just the fourth time Fulham have failed to win any of their first five top-flight games in a season. “I’m upset because we were so close, very unlucky with the goal we conceded,” Arbeloa said. “It is what it is, we need to keep working and improving. We knew this month would be difficult against top teams. I think we are in a good way. “Both goalkeepers did good saves, many

chances for both teams, two strange goals. Obviously we are upset to concede at the end. “Calvin [Bassey] is one of the best at the back in the Premier League, he plays at a high level with and without the ball. He is doing so good. “We have young players but also players with experience, like Sander [Berge] and Alex [Iwobi]. We have a good mix. “We want points, that’s the most important thing, but I think my players are working hard and open to learning. They are playing in the way we want to play. If we continue playing this way the victories will come. “We now have three weeks without many players, some stay here and we will work with them. When they come back we will start again.”

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‘SHOCKED AND EMBARRASSED’

By John Kelly

NATHAN JONES said he was “shocked and embarrassed” by Charlton Athletic’s performance in their 3-1 defeat to Cardiff City in south Wales.

Charlton boss struggles to explain Addicks capitulation

Jack Moylan and Yousef Salech had the hosts 2-0 up after 24 minutes before Tyreece Campbell pulled a goal back five minutes later. After seeing his side under the cosh for most of the first half, Jones brought on Amari’i Bell and Timothy Ouma for Milenic Ali and Tyler Bindon at the break. But Cardiff continued their onslaught on the visitors’ goal in the second half and Moylan scored his second in the 61st minute to help earn the Bluebirds their first league win of the season. “I’m a bit shocked and I’m very embarrassed. I’ll take full responsibility because I’m the manager,” Jones said. “We’ve worked religiously at passing the football, on being better in possession and trying to evolve, playing attacking players but today Cardiff outworked us, they outbattled us and they were stronger and more aggressive, which I think is unacceptable for our team. Then they passed the ball better, they had more shots, more possession, more everything. It’s a tough one to take. “I can accept that sometimes people have more possession than us and occasionally they might have more shots than us but being outworked and out-battled and then even when we had opportunities to pass the football, there was no control in anything we did. “Good players, good footballers that I watch every day wilted and then how we defended our box was very, very poor. “I take full responsibility because I pick the team and if I’m honest I could have made nine substitutions because Arthur Okonkwo and Miles Leaburn were probably the two that came out with any credit. The rest of them, they were unacceptable performances.” Jones insisted the half-time

substitutions were not to make examples of the players. He said: “Not to throw anyone under the bus, the two we brought off weren’t having great games. We felt we needed more strength to deal with them a little bit more. Ironically, when we started [the second half] we probably had two of the most clearcut chances. We had three clear-cut

Woody: More like us By Manuel Salazar ANDY WOODMAN said he never had any doubt about his Bromley side after their 2-1 win against Huddersfield Town at Hayes Lane in their last League One game before the international break.

JJ McKiernan headed the hosts in front in the ninth minute before Ashley Fletcher’s equaliser in first-half addedtime. Mickel Miller earned the Ravens their first win since the opening day with when he fired home from 20 yards with nineteen minutes left. Bromley have responded to

Nathan Jones shows his frustration

three consecutive defeats and the concession of fourteen goals by taking four points from their last two games. “I’ve never had a doubt about this group of players,” Woodman said. “We got a lot of them late, hence why some of them are getting injured, so I really need to get some time with them, get some quality work into them and make sure they galvanise as a group. “We’ve had some long days out on the training pitch this week and last week, and they’ve not moaned. They’re a brilliant bunch of lads. “It’s [about] everyone knowing their roles and responsibilities.”

chances because TC’s [goal] was a one-on-one, Charlie Kelman has a one-on-one and Karlan [Grant] has a one-on-one. We had three one-onones but all that would have done would have papered over the cracks. In another world we could have scored two or three goals because we should, they are clear-cut chances, but we didn’t.

“In between and in both boxes today we were a mile off it.” Charlton didn’t win any of their five games in September after being top of the table following three successive wins to start the season. “We’ve looked weak in our last two away games,” Jones said. “In our last two home games, we’ve kept two clean sheets but we’ve not done what

we’ve needed to do in our last two away games. We’ve been very, very poor at doing the basics of football and normally we do those really well. We want to evolve, we want to be better but if we can’t do that then we have to go back to basics which is something that we’re going to have to do.” Addicks defender Danny McNamara admitted the side would be left stewing over the result until they can aim to put it right when they return to action against Bristol City at The Valley on October 10. “It’s not like us and the performances we’ve been putting in at home don’t reflect those away from home,” McNamara said. “We’ve conceded seven goals in the last two away games, it’s nowhere near good enough and we need to take a good, long, hard look at ourselves. “We had a chance at 3-1 when Chaz was one-on-one with the keeper and we said it in there that if he scores that, it just papers over the cracks of a real bad performance. “We weren’t good enough, we know that, we own it and we’re going to put it right after the break. “If we win today, the break comes at a good time. “But we’ve now got a three-week gap. It’s going to take a while for us to get over that defeat and, for me, and I think the lads would say the same, we’d rather be able to get out there next week to try and put it right again. “We now have to wait three weeks, but we’re going to try and put that one behind us now and our focus is on the next game.” The one positive for Charlton was the return of Josh Edwards after a year out with an ankle injury. Jones said: “I’m pleased to see him back on the pitch because we’ve missed him and for him personally,. “What we need to do, we need to get everyone back up to speed. We need to get Billy [Koumetio] back, we need to get Kayne [Ramsay] back and then we’re stronger as a unit so we can at least know what we get. All over the pitch we were nowhere near, our intensity, how we ran, how we closed down, we were nowhere near.”

Eagles blunt in-form striker to take point

By Patrick Fanning ADAM WHARTON feels Crystal Palace are getting used to Pierre Sage’s way of playing after the Eagles’ earned a point with a 0-0 draw against unbeaten Leeds United at Elland Road.

Palace created the more clear-cut chances. Yeremy Pino fired a free-kick towards the bottom corner that goalkeeper James Trafford turned around the post. From the corner, Jefferson Lerma shot over. Daichi Kamada fired just wide before Tyrick Mitchell’s foal was ruled out for offside against Anan Khalaili before the wing-back crossed. Eagles goalkeeper Walter Benitez produced an excellent save to deny Dominic Calvert-Lewin from eight yards. After losing their opening two games of the season, Palace were beaten just once in five games in September. “I think we know how difficult it is to

come here, away from home,” Wharton said. “With the crowd, the atmosphere, it’s difficult to come away with anything really. Last year we felt that, and we had a battering. “We wanted to make it difficult for them to play against us, be hard to break through, limit their chances, and also try and create ours. “I think it was a tight game. I think it could’ve gone either way at the end. It was quite end-to-end, but it’s a strong point and we’ll take it back with us.” Wharton explained how Palace dealt with in-form Calvert-Lewin. He said: “Just a mentality. Our centrebacks being aggressive, not letting him get a run, because when he gets a run he’ll beat anyone in the air. Just trying to be aggressive. “When we are attacking, trying to be on the front foot, and also defensively so when it does come out, he can’t hold it up and get

them the ball, then obviously we’ve got to do more running to get back. “I thought we did that excellently. The defenders were very aggressive getting in front of him and trying to stop him from being effective. “If you’re attacking and you’ve got the ball it’s far away from our goal and they’re going to have fewer shots and be less offensive. “We were trying to keep them in as much as we could. I thought we did it a lot better than we did at the start of the season. “We’re still getting used to the new manager. It’s not going to happen like that, but I think you can definitely see we were a lot more compact, probably conceded a lot fewer shots or lost a lot less dangerous opportunities, which is massive for us, and a clean sheet. “We got one midweek as well, so there are definitely positives to take and we’re happy with the point.”

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COLE MISSES CHANCE TO ‘PROVE POINT’ By John Kelly COLE PALMER has withdrawn from the England squad for their Nations League fixtures - after being told by Thomas Tuchel he had “a point to prove”.

Tuchel controversially left Chelsea’s Palmer and Real Madrid’s Trent Alexander-Arnold out of his squad for the World Cup, but both players were recalled for four fixtures during the extended international break. Palmer has returned to form this season with four goals and two assists in six games. He played the full 90 minutes in the Blues’ 3-0 defeat to Brentford last Friday before pulling out of Tuchel’s squad with an injury. Tuchel had challenged Palmer to “step up” after announcing the squad. “They never did something wrong. We just chose different players,” Tuchel said about the players left out of his World Cup squad. “So now it is a new competition. Some players, some positions, have more injuries. Some have less injuries. Cole has his starts that he always had but he has his numbers back - he has his assists back, he has decisive goals back - so that is why he is in the squad. “I think he has a point to prove, and the same goes for Trent. He was never off the list. He was never nonselectable for us, and it is his chance to show, come to camp and be the best version of himself. “It is one thing to be nominated, like with Cole, and getting your ticket back in the squad but it’s another thing to perform for England,” he said. “Cole needs to step up when he comes and he needs to show these kind of numbers to get his place, keep his shirt and justify the nomination.” Tuchel called up Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White to replace Palmer. England host World Cup winners Spain at Wembley on September 26 before trips to Czech Republic (September 29) and Croatia (October 3). They face the Czechs at home on October 6.

Liverpool and Man United target Eagles defender

By John Kelly

TYRICK MITCHELL’S performances this season are reportedly attracting interest from Liverpool and Manchester United.

Despite Crystal Palace’s difficult start to the season, Mitchell, 27, has scored two goals and has been one of the Eagles’ most consistent performers. Mitchell is in the last year of his contract and could be a cut-price transfer target in January. Mitchell has two England caps after emerging as one of the best left wing-backs in the Premier League over the past three seasons.

He helped the Eagles win the FA Cup, Community Shield and Conference League under previous boss Oliver Glasner. Mitchell has made 250 appearances in all competitions for Palace and scored eight goals and provided eighteen assists. He made his debut in a 3-0 defeat at Leicester City in July 2020. The Reds and the Red Devils both have left-back issues after failing to strengthen there in the summer transfer window. Mitchell helped Palace earn their first clean sheet in the league this season when they drew 0-0 against Leeds United at Elland Road last weekend.

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Tyrick Mitchell in action against Brighton