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TAKE A SNEAK LOOK INSIDE CANADA WATER'S NEW LEISURE CENTRE See page 3

JUSTICE FOR JESSE See page 6

DICKENS SCHOOL CALLS FOR ROAD SAFETY

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QUADRUPLE STABBING

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Father and son dead, another man and suspect in hospital See page 4

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TRADE UNION HEADS CLAIM JAMES MCASH WAS 'BLOCKED' FROM LEADERSHIP EXCLUSIVE

votes in the election. An online run-off was scheduled for the following Monday (July 7) with runner-up Sarah King clinching victory by a margin of two votes.

It is claimed that McAsh and King wrote to the party asking for an in-person ballot to be held, and subsequently for observers to monitor the online poll, but that neither request was granted.

One of the voices who raised concern about the propriety of McAsh’s election was local Bermondsey Labour MP Neil Coyle, who is to the right of his party and has clashed with Labour’s Corbynite left in the past.

Meanwhile, left-winger McAsh has previously been supported by the left-wing Labour faction Momentum. Coyle previously admitted McAsh was not his first choice of candidate, but claimed he was only trying to ensure proper procedure was followed.

The three union secretaries wrote: “We believe that the proxy vote (sic) was only called into question specifically because Cllr McAsh won and is associated with the left of the party.

“This follows a pattern of left wing candidates being targeted by the Labour Party machine on contrived grounds – another recent example in Southwark was union endorsed candidate Maurice Mcleod being blocked from standing to be MP in Camberwell and Peckham.”

The union secretaries also raised concerns about the online voting system used to hold

By Issy Clarke THE LEADERS of three of the largest trade unions in Southwark have written to the local Labour group, claiming that Cllr James McAsh was ‘blocked’ from becoming the next head of Southwark Council due to his being to the left of the party, calling on councillors to “do everything in your power to ensure the assault on local party democracy is overturned”.

The letter, signed by the secretaries of Unison, Unite and GMB and which has been seen by the News, said Cllr McAsh had been “fairly elected” the new leader of Southwark Labour, and suggested the decision by the central party allegedly to overturn the result was part of a “pattern of left wing candidates being targeted by the Labour Party machine on contrived grounds”.

James McAsh was elected as the new leader of Southwark Labour, and effectively the council, during a closed-door meeting of the Labour group on June 30. A final round ended in a draw, but McAsh went through on first preference votes.

However, his victory was called in by London Labour and subsequently overturned after concern was raised about the use of two proxy

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CAMPAIGNERS CELEBRATE PECKHAM TOWN CENTRE PLAN REJECTION - BUT THE BATTLE IS FAR FROM OVER

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COOPS IS CERTAIN OF ‘EXCITING SEASON’

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BISCUIT FACTORY MUSEUM WINS OUT IN JAFFA CAKE DEBATE

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Southwark could face £70 million shortfall from government in 'best case scenario'

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the run-off vote on July 7, claiming that ‘local safeguards and a paper ballot were refused by the regional party machine’ and saying similar concerns had been raised in local elections in East Croydon last year.

This latest development follows the sensational resignation of Southwark Labour Chair Kath Whittam from the party – which was also revealed by this paper. In her resignation letter to colleagues she said she would stand as an independent, saying the re-run of the “fair and transparent” original leadership ballot should “never have happened”.

In a letter shared with Labour councillors last weekend, the former Chair likened her self to a ‘momma bear’ who had been ‘shot in the head’, and described the leadership chaos as an “unedited debacle which should never have happened”.

She wrote: “There comes a time in everyone’s life when there is something that we cannot accept, cannot be quiet about, cannot stomach.

I’ve reached that point.”

In a further sign of crumbling unity within Labour ranks, three councillors defied the party whip during a meeting of the full council on July 9 to vote against the confirmation of Sarah King as the new leader of the council.

The trade union secretaries praised the “integrity” of the party rebels – Cllrs Ketzia Harper, Laura Johnson and Sam Foster – and the outgoing Labour Chair.

In a statement issued after the full council meeting, Harper and Johnson identified themselves as the two councillors who submitted requests to vote by proxy. Both were allegedly told it was “fine” for them to do so by the Labour Chief Whip Maggie Browning, despite Southwark Labour’s Standing Orders stating that proxy votes must be signed off by both the Chief Executive and ‘one other Group Officer’.

Concluding, the letter said: “We, as trade union representatives of employees of Southwark Council, and funders of the Labour Party, wish to make clear that do not have confidence in the integrity of the process and the result.

“We call on you to do everything in your power to ensure the assault on local party democracy is over-turned and confidence in local democracy is restored.”

Southwark Labour were contacted for a comment. The London Labour group have consistently declined to comment.

The News has asked both Southwark Council and Southwark Labour for an interview with Cllr King, but have so far been told she is ‘very busy’ – with no possible dates offered. In her first Leader column with this paper last week, she made no mention of the leadership election chaos, in what appears part of a concerted effort to close the door on the whole episode.

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TAKE A LOOK INSIDE THE NEW CANADA WATER LEISURE CENTRE which have adaptations designed to make them more accessible for disabled people.

The most eye-catching addition is the brand new four-court sports hall with space for football, badminton and more – a huge upgrade from Seven Islands, which never had one.

There are three group studios, including a spinning studio decked out with a sound system and pulsing lights, and a studio exclusively for yoga and pilates.

The council previously confirmed that the new centre will not have a new sauna or steam room due to concerns about the environmental impact. Councillor Portia Mwangangye, Cabinet Member for Leisure, Parks and Young People, explained this decision was part of the council’s broader decarbonisation strategy and necessary to achieve an ‘excellent’ BREEAM sustainability rating.

WHAT CLASSES WILL BE ON OFFER?

59 classes will be on offer at the new centre, and will be included within the the price of a standard membership – a substantial increase from the 19 currently offered at Seven Islands.

By Issy Clarke AN OPENING date for the highly anticipated new Canada Water Leisure Centre has finally been set – and we took a look around to check out the brand new facilities, including two new swimming pools and a sports court.

The sprawling leisure complex will open on September 1st – after it missed its original Spring 2025 deadline.

The centre will replace the 60-year old Seven Islands Leisure Centre located over the road, which will be demolished later this year and replaced with new council homes.

WHY IS SEVEN ISLANDS CLOSING?

The 1960s Seven Islands Leisure Centre will close for good on August 30 before being demolished later this year.

All 2,000 members currently signed up at the centre will have their memberships automatically transferred over to Canada Water.

The new centre is being delivered as part of British Land’s multimillion pound Canada Water Masterplan – a regeneration set to bring 3,000 new homes to the Thameside neighbourhood.

The Surrey Quays Shopping Centre is also set to be demolished ahead of plans for a new town centre.

For the next few weeks, the council will be making various finishing touches and carrying out safety checks – but those interested in taking a look inside the gym before it opens can book a tour here.

HOW MUCH WILL A MEMBERSHIP COST AT THE NEW CENTRE?

A standard membership will cost £43.99

a month – up from £31.99 at Seven Islands, but existing members will continue paying the old price until March 2026.

All 2,000 members currently signed up at the centre will have their memberships automatically transferred over to Canada Water.

The standard membership includes access to exercise classes, the spinning studio, the gym and the pool, and is valid at any of Southwark Council’s other gyms.

Those willing to fork out a bit extra can pay for a premium membership which costs £57.99 a month and includes 14-day priority booking for classes (compared to a 7-day booking window for those on the standard membership).

There is also an exclusive offer for those who sign up before August 31 to get the first three months of membership at a lower rate of £20.25 a month, which is valid for Canada Water Leisure Centre only. After three months the price of membership will increase to the full rate and will include access to all other centres.

If you are a Southwark resident, you will also be eligible to use the gym for free at certain times of the day as part of the council’s free gym and swim programme, which you can find out more about here.

WHAT NEW FEATURES ARE THERE?

The new centre contains a 25-metre swimming pool with eight lanes – shorter, but wider, than the 33-metre pool at Seven Islands.

There is also a second, smaller pool in a separate room designed for learners with a movable floor.

The new gym is on the ground floor and has plenty of natural light, with more than 150 pieces of gym equipment, many of

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The new classes include: • • • • • • • • • • • •

Les Mills BODYBALANCE Meditation Silver Aqua Aerobics Strength & Conditioning Tai Chi Chair Yoga Sound Bath Les Mills BODYPUMP Les Mills Pilates Cycl’H2O (Aqua Cycling) Dance Fitness Boxercise

There will also be ten extra swimming activities, up from 14 at Seven Islands, including underwater hockey, water polo, Aqua Fit and more swimming lessons.

What are the opening hours?

Monday to Friday: 6:30am to 10pm Saturday: 7am to 6pm Sunday: 7am to 10pm Where can I find out more?

More information, including details on how to sign up and book a tour, can be found on Southwark Council’s website.

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By Issy Clarke BERMONDSEY’S BUSINESS community has been left in utter shock after one of their leading lights was named as one of the two people killed in a quadruple stabbing on Long Lane – tragically the other victim is his 27-year-old son.

Tributes have begun pouring in for Terry McMillan, 58, and his son Brendan, 27, after news broke of the shocking stabbings on Long Lane, Bermondsey, where the pair had an office, at around 1pm on Monday afternoon, July 28.

Brendan was a keen rugby player, who played for Jamaica Rugby, Blackheath, and his old school the Old Colfeians, who took to Instagram to share a tribute to the player.

Police confirmed just hours after the incident took place that four people had been stabbed; that one died at the scene, who we now know was Terry.

Another later died in hospital - his son Brendan. They said a third man in his 30s remained in hospital with injuries that thankfully are not thought to be life threatening.

The fourth person stabbed is believed to be the man suspected of carrying out the attack. He was said to be fighting for his life, but following an announcement of his arrest police have confirmed that although he remains in hospital “his condition is not life-threatening.”

Terry, who lived in Chislehurst with his wife Sheron, where they raised their two children, started his career as a humble postie, but rose to be a successful businessman. His eye for a deal and sparkling sense of humour saw him swiftly ascend the ranks of the property world, according to Richard Kalmar, the owner of Kalmar's Estate Agents, who knew Terry for 30 years.

This achievement, Mr Kalmar added, was all the more remarkable at a time when few people of colour were represented in the industry.

Terry grew up in Hackney and arrived on the scene in Southwark in the late 1980s, where he quickly made his mark on the borough after he spotted the potential of Bermondsey Street, long before it became the trendy enclave it is today.

"Bermondsey Street in the '80s wasn't the place it is today" said Mr Kalmar, who has chaired the Southwark Chamber of Commerce for a number of years. "It's easy to see in hindsight that it was attractive, but back then, it was pretty run down. Terry could see it was underrated and had a lot of potential. He could see potential and helped make it happen where others felt dread."

Terry is said to have got to work buying up crumbling buildings which lined the street and converted them into flats and business premises where people wanted to live and work - spearheading the transformation of the street into the world-famous destination it is today.

In a tribute sent to us, Mr Kalmar described Terry as a "remarkable man who rose from humble beginnings to succeed in an industry where few people of colour were represented at the time, and built his company Trademark to be a tour de force within the property world.

"His achievements, integrity, and loyalty left a lasting impression on all of us at Kalmars.

"Our heartfelt thoughts are with Terry’s wife, Sheron, their son Myles— also a former colleague - and the entire McMillan family during this

Brendan was a keen rugby player Credit: Instagram / ocrfc

UTTER SHOCK Self-made businessman, who rose from postie to property tycoon, named as fatal victim of quadruple Bermondsey stabbing, alongside his son

unimaginable time."

After years of predominantly working on refurbishments, conversions and trading-stock, Terry went on to set up ‘Trademark Homes’ in 1998, a company which has steadily and consistently evolved into a group of companies specialising in both property development and investment, now commonly known as ‘The Trademark Group’.

Terry's son Brendan, 27, who worked at Terry's company, was educated at Colfe's School in Greenwich. In a tribute post on Instagram, his old school's rugby club described him as "one of the kindest, funniest, most genuine people you could ever meet."

"Brendan lit up every room he walked into, forever smiling, always cracking a joke and always full of life. His absence will be deeply felt for a long time to come. We will miss him more than words can say and we’ll always carry his memory with us. We are also mourning the loss of his beloved father, Terry, a long time supporter and sponsor of the club.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with their family and friends during this incredibly difficult time. Rest in peace, Brendan McMillan. Rest in peace, Terry McMillan.”

Brendan and his brother Myles were destined to join their father in the property world and briefly worked for Richard at Kalmars to gain a flavour

Brendan McMillan was described forever smiling, always cracking a joke and always full of life.

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of the industry. Richard remembers Brendan as a "lovely guy and a steady character".

"He was a very likeable guy and was capable in the property world and was a steady part of the team with his dad."

Local Bermondsey MP Neil Coyle, who had met Terry a few times, described him as "a larger than life figure who will be hugely missed in Southwark", sending his ondolences to "his large family who will be devastated by his loss and the awful incident yesterday.

"The local community in Southwark needs to be assured that there is no further risk here,” he added. “I hope trauma specialists are made available

to anyone affected and send the whole McMillan family Southwark’s condolences at this awful time."

Rosemary George, 59, who told a national paper that she cleaned for the family at their home and in their Bermondsey office, said: “Terry and Brendan have passed away. I have worked with them for 14 years. I’m just on the way to the house now in Chislehurst. I watched Brendan finish secondary school. From secondary school he went to college and then university for four years.

“He had a gap year in America. He did physical education and was good at rugby as well. I WhatsApped him yesterday at 3pm and there was no answer. I was calling the office and there was no answer. I didn’t know what had happened. I found out this morning.”

Police were quick to quell rumours saying: “We do not believe it to be terrorism-related and there is no further risk to the public.”

In the latest statement from the Met

police, Detective Chief Superintendent Emma Bond said: “Our thoughts are first and foremost with the family and friends of the victims of this tragic incident. Our investigation continues at pace and we are working hard to understand the full circumstances.

“I understand there may be concern in the local community and there will be an increased police presence in the area over the coming days. I would also encourage anyone who may be worried to speak to an officer.”

A crime scene remains in place and officers continue to investigate the circumstances.

The police said the incident took place in a business premises and a crime scene is in place at a nearby hotel where the arrested man went into. The police said they are aware of speculation the man was staying at the hotel, but have said this was not the case.

Anyone with information can call 101, report online or contact ‘X’@METCC and quote CAD3499/28.

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By Kevin Quinn

TEEN GUNMAN GUILTY OF MURDERING JESSE

A TEENAGER gunman from Southwark has been convicted of murdering Jesse Lloyd-Smith, after shooting him in the head near his Peckham home in broad daylight last summer.

Jesse’s own mother heard the gunman open fire and moments later found her son lying on the ground

At the meeting at Lower Road

Kywan JN Pierre, 18, guilty of perverting the course of justice

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The killing in East Surrey Grove, Peckham at 4:50pm on Wednesday, 10 July last year shocked residents as Jesse’s own mother heard the gunman open fire and moments later found her son lying on the ground injured Twenty-year-old Jesse was rushed to hospital but sadly died the following day.

Following the conviction of 19-year-old Gabriel Charles last Thursday, July 24, Jesse’s mother Ty Lloyd-Smith said: “To those responsible for the brutal daylight shooting of my beloved son, I wish to express the overwhelming emotional turmoil our family and friends continue to face.

“The loss of a vibrant young man, filled with potential and dreams, serves as a heart-breaking reminder of the fragility of life.

“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the homicide team for their relentless patience, commitment, and dedication in bringing these perpetrators to justice.

Their tireless efforts have provided us with a glimmer of hope amidst our pain.

“Additionally, we are profoundly thankful for the compassion and care given by the London Air Ambulance team during our son's critical time of need.

Their quick actions and heartfelt support made a difference in his final moments.

“We urge the community to come together and advocate for a safer environment for our children. Together, we can make a difference.

“Fighting for justice is not just for our loved ones but for every child in our community who deserves to live without fear. We ask for support in creating initiatives that foster safety, understanding, and compassion.”

The Old Bailey was told that Charles travelled to the scene in a Ford S-Max car which was found burnt out days later. He then fled the country and denied being present at the scene of the killing.

Co-defendant Kywan JN Pierre, 18, from Selhurst, was cleared of murder but convicted of plotting to pervert the course of justice.

Five others were found guilty of helping to dispose of evidence as the killer sought to evade justice.

Ben Nguyen, 20, of no fixed address; Enver Francis, 22, from Southwark; Abdoul Guene, 18, from Peckham; Kadjo Kadio, 21, from Romford; and a 17-yearold youth, who cannot be identified due to their age, were found guilty of conspiring to pervert the course of justice after the juror was told they removed the Ford S-Max car which was destroyed by fire.

The court heard Charles was found to have driven purposefully towards a Peckham alleyway in a silver Ford S-Max. The car passed the Damilola Taylor Centre, turned the corner and stopped before he exited the vehicle and ran towards Jesse Lloyd-Smith. There, Charles was said to have fired a gun five times. One of those bullets fatally wounded Jesse.

During the trial that lasted three months the court heard that Jesse’s mum was in her flat only yards away and heard the noise of shots. She ran downstairs to find her son lying on the ground, shot in the head.

Detective Chief Inspector Alex Gammampila from the Met’s Specialist Crime Unit said: “A mother should never experience the loss of a child, particularly as a result of violent crime. Our thoughts remain with Jesse’s family, who have demonstrated unwavering resilience

The site before demolition

Gabriel Charles guilty of murder

Tyler next to the artwork, with Jesse’s two dogs.

Ben Nguyen, 20, guilty perverting the course of justice.

Kadjo Kadio, 21, guilty of perverting the course of justice.

Abdoul Guene, 18, guilty of perverting the course of justice

and togetherness over the year and throughout the trial.

“The impact of gun crime is horrific. I hope this conviction acts as a deterrent to anyone considering carrying out acts of extreme violence. Justice will be served.”

In the months after the brutal killing the heartache felt by people in the Peckham community was plain for all to see as they gathered at the pitch where Jesse used to play football. At the pitch they displayed a huge memorial piece in his honour. Best friend Tyler Wellsted painted the piece, which reads: ‘Jesse – Rest in Peace.’

The 21-year-old, who grew up with Jesse, told Southwark News he painted it so people would know how much his friend was loved.

“The last time I saw Jesse, we were doing

Enver Francis, 22, guilty of perverting the course of justice

graffiti together – so it just felt right to do this for him,” he said.

“This is Jesse’s pitch now and forever,” Tyler continued, “It’s a place we can all come and feel connected to him.”

Asked what he remembers about his friend, whom he described as ‘more like family’ he said: “Whenever we saw each other, no matter how much time had passed – it would be the same.

“Jesse really saw people for who they were – he got on with everyone.”

Around the area, Jesse was well-known, never seen without his two dogs, Blue and Savvie, which he raised from puppies.

Tyler said they even inspired the colours in the artwork: “Savvie is a grey colour like the letters and then I added blue around the outside.”

Jesse’s family and friends gathered to mark three months since his passing.

At the gathering, the two dogs ran around the pitch – pausing now and then to go and sit by the mural, as if paying respects to their beloved owner.

The energy around the pitch just three months on from the killing was proof of not only a life lost too soon but also one that impacted everyone he came across.

Despite experiencing the worst thing they could have ever imagined, Jesse’s loved ones used the gathering as an opportunity to share memories and stories about him.

Fellow dog-lover and friend, Mowgly, said: “Jesse had the biggest heart. He never

judged anyone and treated everyone with love.”

Mowgly said an example of this was when Jesse would see someone struggling around Peckham, and he would help them in any way he could.

“He would buy them food or help the elders with their shopping – even do it for them. Now, when I walk around Peckham, there are so many people who approach me crying that he’s gone.”

Charles and the seven other convicted will be sentenced at the Old Bailey on date yet to be decided.

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EIGHT SOUTH LONDON BARS ARE IN TIME OUT’S BEST 50 - AND FOUR OF THEM ARE IN PECKHAM

By Tara Russell

institution atop the Bold Tendencies car park. Open only in summer, Frank’s launches every May, treating patron to a vast view of London’s skyline with a frozen paloma in hand.

Address: 95a Rye Lane, Peckham, SE15 4ST. Opening hours: May-September, WedSun 11am-11pm.

TIME OUT just dropped its list of top 50 bars in London for 2025 and Peckham appears to be the place to drink south of the river,

While Soho and Shoreditch always turn up, this year its Peckham stealing the show. Four out of the eight South London entries come from this buzzing neighbourhood, officially making it South London’s coolest postcode for a pint, negroni or natural wine.

OTHER SOUTH LONDON BARS

Whilst Peckham firmly is claiming its place as one of London’s most exciting drinking districts. Camberwell, Deptford and London Bridge also holding their own. Whether you are seeking rooftop views or a deep basement bar, here’s to more cheers south of the river.

PECKHAM BARS ON THE LIST

JUMBI, COPELAND PARK

Third on Time Out’s list, Jumbi is a vinylled rum bar that mixes Caribbean vibes with serious hi-fi sound. It’s got rhythm, community spirit and some of the best cocktails south of the river.

Address: Unit 4.1, Copeland Park, 133 Copeland Road, Peckham, SE15 3SN. Opening times: Tue-Thu 12pmmidnight, Fri-Sat 12pm-2am, Sun 12-11pm.

FORZA WINE, RYE LANE

Coming in at number 7, Forza Wine is a chic rooftop gem above Peckham Levels that delivers natural wine, impeccable cocktails and skyline views. Ideal for sunsets and people-watching.

LYANESS, SOUTH BANK

Address: The Rooftop, 133A Rye Lane, SE15 4BQ. Opening hours: Daily 12pm-midnight.

FUNKIDORY, RYE LANE

At number 12, Funkidory is a superfriendly, tiny cocktail bar run by a local couple and full of personality. With imaginative cocktails and an excellent

soundtrack, Funkidory is stylish without trying too hard.

Address: 42 Peckham Rye, Peckham, SE15 4JR. Opening times: Tue-Thu 5-11pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-midnight, Sun 4-10pm.

Sitting 31st on the list, South Bank finally makes an appearance. Lyaness is a cosy Thames-facing bar that experiments beyond your wildest dreams with extraordinary cocktails concocted from a seriously intriguing ingredients list.

Address: 20 Upper Ground, South Bank, SE1 9PD. Opening times: Mon-Wed 5pm-12am, Thu 4pm-12am, Fri 4pm-1am, Sat 1pm1am, Sun 1-11pm.

FRANK’S CAFÉ, RYE LANE

VERAISON WINES, CAMBERWELL

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In 33rd place, Veraison Wines is

a newcomer that focuses on wine without the snobbery. With the vibe of a chic Parisian bistro, this Camberwell contender is intimate and relaxed.

Natural wine is the go-to, and there is always a trust-worthy £5 glass picked by the staff.

Address: 78 Camberwell Church Street, Camberwell, SE5 8QZ. Opening hours: Mon-Thu 5-10.30pm, Fri-Sat 12-10.30pm, Sun 12-7.30pm.

JAZU, DEPTFORD

At number 39, Jazu is a sultry little jazz bar that has only been open a year but has already claimed its spot here, providing classic cocktails and smooth sounds.

Address: 2 Deptford High Street, Deptford, SE8 4AF. Opening hours: Wed 5pm-midnight, Thu 5pm-am, Fri-Sat 5pm-3am, Sun 4-11pm.

NINE LIVES, LONDON BRIDGE

Topping off the list in the 50th spot is Nine Lives. Tucked down a quiet Bermondsey alleyway, this is a musthit spot for a weekend brunch of tacos and tequila.

Address: 8 Holyrood Street, London Bridge, SE1 2EL. Opening times: Tue-Wed 5-11pm, ThuFri 5pm-midnight, Sat 2pm-midnight.

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SCHOOLCHILDREN, PARENTS AND TEACHERS WANT SAFETY ACTION

hospitalised following an accident involving a cyclist.

The pupil at Charles Dickens Primary School, was taken to hospital after the accident, which took place at a busy crossing on Great Suffolk Street as she was coming out of school on Thursday, 10 June.

The cyclist – aged 17- was also taken to

hospital where he was treated for minor injuries. The incident is not being treated a police matter.

Now, the school community, with the support of Bermondsey and Old Southwark MP Neil Coyle, have joined together to urge the council to implement street safety measures to make the crossing safer for children. The council

has confirmed it will be repainting the

zebra crossing and implementing fresh signage.

Nicola Jacobs, the co-head of Charles Dickens primary school, described the crossing as a “source of anxiety for our families” adding: “There have been a number of incidents over the years at this crossing and near misses. We are desperate for improvements to be made.”

She said the council had agreed to a number of improvements and was considering whether to introduce a crossing patrol. “That is exactly what we would like – a lollipop person, we are absolutely calling for that.”

MP Coyle said he would push for the introduction of a lollipop person. He added the proportion of his constituency casework relating to issues around cyclists had “increased”; but added “that is because obviously there are more people on bikes”.

“As a cyclist do I always stop at red lights? I’m afraid I’d be a liar if I said I always do, but it’s a balance. Somewhere like this, where it is a school, everyone should be stopping, but one thing I am asking is for the council and police to do more enforcement.

“They’ve done it around Lower Road after road changes, but it shouldn’t take an accident.”

Currently the punishment faced by cyclists for failing to stop at a red light is a fixed penalty notice of £50.

A spokesperson for the Met said: “Around 16:10hrs on Tuesday, 10 June, officers attended Great Suffolk Street, Southwark, alongside the London Ambulance Service, after a bicycle collided with a 9-year-old girl.

“The girl was taken to hospital, where her injuries were assessed as non-lifethreatening. The cyclist – aged 17 – also went to hospital, where he was treated for minor injuries. The incident is not being treated as criminal.”

A Southwark Council spokesperson said: “We were devastated to hear about this incident and our thoughts remain with the child and their family.

“While the police investigation continues, we are working on refreshing signage and the zebra crossing markings at the site. Once we receive more information from the police regarding the circumstances of the collision, we will review whether further safety measures are needed at this location.”

aged 11-19, Highshore School works to ensure every child is able to achieve an education.

The school currently has an enrollment of 171. This event marked an important milestone for the Class of 2025, all of whom are moving on to further education, college placements, or similar next steps.

“We are incredibly proud of each and every one of our graduates," Headteacher

Dr Evelina Dimopoulou said.

"Their determination, growth, and unique contributions have left a lasting mark on our school community. It was an immense joy to share such a special evening with our students and their families — a celebration filled with warmth, pride, and genuine happiness."

The prom that followed the graduation ceremony was a lively and memorable

evening, marking a send off for the pupils.

"The prom was absolutely magical — seeing our young people dancing, laughing, and celebrating together was deeply moving and a true reminder of why we do what we do," Dr. Dimopoulou added.

"This celebration is a testament to the strength of partnership between our

families, staff, and wider community — together, we have helped prepare these wonderful young people for bright, meaningful futures,” she said.

The school would like to place on record its thanks to the families of pupils, the staff, the Parent Group, and local community partner Fooditude, who provided a wonderful celebration cake and sponsored the event.

Cyclists regularly whizz down Great Suffolk Street – which is bisected by a zebra crossing frequently used by children attending the nearby Charles Dickens Primary School

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By Issy Clarke PARENTS AND teachers at a local primary school are calling on the council to make safety improvements to a ‘dangerous’ crossing in Borough, after a nine-year-old girl was

THE CLASS OF 2025 HIGHSHORE STUDENTS ON A HIGH

By Abigail Finney HIGHSHORE SCHOOL, a specialist SEND school based in Camberwell, celebrated graduating 22 students earlier this month, with a joyful graduation ceremony followed by a prom.

As a complex mixed needs special secondary school serving students

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TOTALLY THAMES FESTIVAL: FULL LINE UP FOR THE SEPTEMBER CELEBRATION OF THE RIVER

By Evie Flynn TOTALLY THAMES Festival is back for the whole of September and have announced their full line-up with tours, concerts, exhibitions and mudlarking events.

Returning for another year, Totally Thames festival celebrates the stories of the River Thames. They have been running the festival since 2014 and this year has a special focus on the river's hidden histories, its ecological future and the communities that shape its narrative.

River Recital on the Arts Ark, Tower Bridge The River Recital summer concert is an event celebrating the river’s natural and cultural diversity. Set against the stunning backdrop of Tower Bridge, the concert will feature performances from some of London’s most exciting contemporary classical musicians.

Date: Sunday 7 September, 3pm-9pm Location: Tower Bridge Moorings Price: Donations to The Museum of Homelessness, suggested £5-15 History of Southwark theatrical walking tour: Meet the women who built Southwark in this interactive feminist tour by Herstorical Tours. Hear the stories of the women who helped build the communities ‘South of the River’.

Your Roman guide will show you Southwark’s HERstory and bring to life its colourful past in a 2 hour walk with comedy, history and a tipple at a pub at the end.

Dates: Sunday 14th September (3pm-5pm), Thursday 25th September (5.-7pm) Location: Start point: London Bridge Road, next to the Barrow Boy and

Banker Pub and Green Dragon Court steps. End Point: Red Cross Way, Southwark.

Price: £20, book here: https:// thamesfestivaltrust.org/whats-on/ sinners-saints-and-saviours-theatricalwalking-tour-23762/#last-block Choral performance at More London A choral performance by Tower Bridge will see singers from all over the country come together to sing and help raise money for WaterAid. Over 40 choirs and over 500 voices will come together to perform a range of rythm and blues classics. Choirs learn the repertoire over six months and hold local performances, as well as singing together on the banks of the Thames, while raising money for WaterAid’s fresh water and sanitation projects in Rwanda.

Date: Sunday 14 September, 2:15pm – 3pm Location: The Scoop at More, London SE1 2AA Lost & Found: Untold stories of Greenwich and Deptford Thames Festival Trust has been working with ten young people on a heritage project, Lost & Found, revealing the untold histories of Deptford and Greenwich through objects found on the foreshore by mudlark Nicola White.

Heritage trainee Nadia Hirsi, the descendant of a Somali seafarer from Limehouse, is one of four expert panellists exploring the secret lives of the river at London Museum Docklands on 2nd September.

Nicola herself will share some of her own extraordinary stories (and finds) at Enderby House, Greenwich on 10 September and at Woolwich Works on 21st September.

Thames Lens Street Photography Workshop, Greenwich Join street photographer Kevin Mullins for a unique street photography walk from Greenwich to the Greenwich Peninsular to capture the Thames, its people and surrounding architecture.

Thames Festival Trust’s annual Thames Lens photography competition provides an amazing opportunity for photographers to interpret the vibrant and multifaceted character of the River Thames in London.

Submit your images to be in with a chance to win.

Date: 9 September, 6-8pm Location: Meet outside the Cutty Sark visitor entrance, the walk will finish at Greenwich Peninsular Price: £25, book here: https://buy.stripe. com/28E6oI3Gr1HGe1f1ZF9fW0a Guided Walk of the Thames Estuary, Greenwich Learn about the lesser-known environmental past and present of the Thames with a free guided walk along the Thames Estuary, from Olympian way to Point Wharf with some stops in between.

Date: 14 September, 10am -12pm Location: Start at History in Motion Olympian Way, finish at Point Wharf Be Still in Flow: Artist residency at Bankside Hotel An immersive open studio at Bankside Hotel’s artist studio, where Lyra Morgan explores the timeless flow of the Thames through colour and paint.

Dates: Mon 1st – Tue 30th Sep 2025, 11am – 5pm Location: Art Yard Makers Studio, Bankside Hotel

Hands on History: Mudlarking Weekend, 27-28 September This will take place at the London Museum Docklands, as part of their ‘Secrets of the Thames’ exhibition. Running from 27th to 28th September, this offers a chance to discover thousands of historic artefacts uncovered from the muddy riverbed of the Thames.

Visitors will be able to chat with the mudlarks themselves and explore the stories behind the objects. Amongst many others, the finds of Helen and Christopher Marsland are on display.

Helen Marsland says: “Mudlarking is a way for us to connect with the ordinary people who lived through some of history’s biggest events, each item we find represents a life once lived. We take great pleasure in sharing what we learn about the everyday lives of people not so frequently spoken about in history books.”

Hands on History: Exhibition at Cutlers’ Hall, 13-14 September This exhibition features an extraordinary collection of over 1,000 bladed artefacts pulled from the Thames by mudlarks.

Set within the surroundings of the Worshipful Company of Cutlers, visitors can discover collections of historic swords, knives and axes, including finds from celebrated mudlark Graham du Heaume and others.

Location: 4 Warwick Ln, London EC4M 7BR Hands on History: Exhibition at London’s Roman Amphitheatre, 6-7 September The exhibition will showcase a mudlarked collections of Roman artefacts recovered from the Thames.

Set within this ancient archaeological site, each object offers a glimpse into the unique stories of life in Londinium.

Location: Guildhall Yard, London EC2V 5AE Clean Thames Challenge Throughout the duration of September, there will be a Clean Thames Challenge hosted by the Port of London Authority, where individuals are groups are invited to help tackle litter along the river.

The challenge offers Clean Thames kits, including litter pickers and high vis vests to anyone taking part, as a practical way to protect the river’s health and support biodiversity.

There’s no one event, though they suggest, if it’s your first time, you join organised litter picks that you can find on the Cleaning the Thames site.

The full line-up can be found on their website, here: https://thamesfestivaltrust.org/

App launches to help parents to stay connected to premature babies

By Abigail Finney

A NEW video messaging app has launched at King’s College Hospital and Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) that allows families to keep in touch with their babies in neonatal units.

The app, which has been funded through King’s College Hospital Charity, allows staff on neonatal intensive care units at King’s and the PRUH to send regular photo and video updates securely to families, allowing them to see play and therapy sessions, baths and feeding times.

Parents and families can also use the app to ask questions and receive important updates about their baby’s progress. It has already made profound impacts on several families who are battling through the difficulties of having a premature baby.

Jade Clark, from Petts Wood, has been using the app to receive updates on her twin daughters Tennesse and Tallulah, who were born prematurely

at 32 weeks, and are receiving care at the neonatal unit at Princess Royal University Hospital.

"It has been really hard to leave my little girls for any amount of time, so being able to keep in touch through the app makes a huge difference," Clark said. "Seeing photos of them both doing well is a joy, and gives extra reassurance when we can’t be there.”

Staying connected can be difficult for families with babies in the NICU. Separation can be extremely trying and this app help ease some of those challenges.

"A stay on a neonatal unit can be one of the most stressful times for a family, but we can now support parents to be more involved, and more connected to their baby’s care, as well as making a positive impact in delivering family centred care, even when they are not able to be at hospital," Dr Anusha Arasu, Consultant in Neonatal Medicine at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, said.

"The app not only allows us to share photographs and updates with parents,

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Noorulain Fatima but helps to reduce separation anxiety and allows the whole family to create and build an emotional bond with their baby.”

In another sucessful story, Dr Numan Shahid, from Camberwell, and his wife Dr Hajar Husainare both using the app to receive regular updates on their four-month-old daughter, Noorulain Fatima, who was born prematurely at 27 weeks at King’s College Hospital.

"The app is an incredible idea – having updates on our little girl while I’m working is so uplifting, Dr. Shahid said.

"She is only a few months old, but she’s a fighter and we’re hoping she can come home soon. In the meantime, we’re so thankful we have this way to keep in touch when we can’t be in the unit with our daughter."

By Evie Flynn ON FRIDAY 22 August, The Alex Yee Ladywell Arena will be hosting a Triathlon Run-Bike-Run duathlon event for children aged 6 to 14.

The event will consist of a 1km run, followed by a 5km cycle and finishing with another 1km run.

This leaves out the traditional swimming component of a triathlon but is sure to be a fun and non-competitive event for children who have been inspired

by Olympian Alex Yee. Both disciplines will be taking place on the athletics track to avoid those taking part having to contend with roads or members of the public.

There will be two waves: 10am start for children aged 6-10 11:30am start for children aged 10-14

Alex Yee is a British triathlete and distance runner who was raised in Lewisham, and the athletic centre is named after him.

Participants will be required to bring their own equipment and wear helmets when cycling. All types of bikes are welcome, apart from e-bikes.

Traditional triathlons are spectator events so bring along friends and family.

Register for the event here: https://www.britishtriathlon. org/events/Swim-Bike-Run-MiniCatford_16764 Location: Alex Yee Ladywell Arena, Ladywell Fields, Silvermere Rd, London SE6 4QX Price: £10 per entry The closing date for entry is Wednesday 20 August.

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BISHOP OF SOUTHWARK BACK TO WORK AFTER BREAKING 13 BONES IN HIS FACE BEFORE AFTER

Breaking all of his facial bones with the exception of his lower jaw (13 in total), the bishop had a long road ahead of him.

He required urgent surgery from the specialist maxillofacial team, the only

surgical speciality capable of treating these complex bone and soft tissue injuries.

Under the leadership of Professor Kathy Fan, Consultant Oral and

Maxillofacial Surgeon, the team worked to address his injuries.

“We had to expose all of the Bishop’s fractures, reduce the bones into the correct position and then use seven titanium plates and a number of screws to hold them in place, and material to reconstruct the floor of the eye socket,” Fan said.

It was no easy feat as the team worked over eight hours in the operating room carefully rebuilding his face.

“Bishop Christopher plays a key role in society, providing spiritual and pastoral care to the people of South London and East Surrey, and we are delighted that we could enable him to return to his job with his identity intact,” Fan said.

A face is someone’s identity, it affects

by the ombudsman, 96 were closed following initial enquiries and five were dismissed. The remainder were judged as outside of the ombudsman’s purview and therefore not assessed.

Ms Amerdeep Somal, Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman, said the soaring number of complaints to the ombudsman reflected systemic issues across local government.

She said: “I appreciate national pressures in the key areas of Special Educational Needs, availability of housing and adult care are putting enormous strain on local authorities, but we still hold them accountable to the law and guidance and the high standards people expect from their local services.

“We are finding more fault, but I welcome their overwhelming compliance with the recommendations we make.”

In London, housing accounted for 37

per cent of complaints and enquiries, with the capital making up 52 per cent of the ombudsman’s overall housing caseload.

By contrast, London had the lowest percentage share of complaints about Children and Education of all regions in the UK, making up just 14 per cent of complaints compared to the national 28 per cent average.

Eleven per cent of complaints and enquiries received in London were about Highways & Transport, above the average of 9 per cent for all regions.

Overall, London contributed 31 per cent of complaints and enquiries received in this category.

On a national level, 83 per cent of all Ombudsman investigations carried out were upheld and compliance with recommendations remained high at 99.7 per cent.

Ms Amerdeep Somal, Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman, said:“Sitting at the apex of

the complaint system for English local authorities, the complaints we receive – and the faults we find – can act as a bellwether for the state of local services across the country.

“We are receiving a higher number of complaints year-on-year and upholding those complaints in greater numbers.

This reflects how systemic some of the issues across local government are.

“I appreciate national pressures in the key areas of Special Educational Needs, availability of housing and adult care are putting enormous strain on local authorities, but we still hold them accountable to the law and guidance and the high standards people expect from their local services. We are finding more fault, but I welcome their overwhelming compliance with the recommendations we make.”

Councillor Sarah King said: “We are sorry that our services fell below the standards that our residents deserve.

“We take this issue seriously, which

By Abigail Finney CHRISTOPHER CHESSUN, the Bishop of Southwark, is back serving the community after surgeons at King’s College Hospital in Camberwell rebuilt his face following a car accident in September of 2024.

A single moment can change everything. The bishop was travelling as a passenger in a taxi when it was involved in a collision in central London.

The bishop broke 13 bones in his face

their everyday lives and shapes how they see themselves in the mirror.

Despite the challenges before Chessun, he maintained an optimistic view of his situation.

“Throughout the whole experience, I had absolute confidence and trust in the skill and expertise of Professor Fan and her team and I am also grateful to the nursing staff and for the excellent followup post-surgical care,” Chessun said. “I really can’t thank them enough – they not only reconstructed my face – they saved me from life-changing repercussions.”

After a two-month period of recovery, Chessun was back at work, serving the community and his parishes. Now, he continues his life’s work with his brand new face.

is why we have recently launched the Good Landlord Plan, giving our residents a stronger voice to shape our housing services and to challenge us to be better. Our plan sets out our commitment to deliver on better homes, better estates, better repairs, better customer service, a stronger voice for tenants, and more new council homes.

“We have already rolled out measures to improve the way services are delivered and identified improvements in our complaint response approach to reduce the need for residents to escalate issues. We are starting to see improvements but recognise we have some way to go.

“The Council is committed to continuing to improve the customer experience and in housing where we currently see significant volumes of complaints. Our Good Landlord Plan will focus our work on improving services for our residents”.

Lambeth and Southwark councils received highest number of ombudsman complaints of any council in the country

By Issy Clarke LAMBETH AND Southwark councils alongside Haringey had the highest number of ombudsman complaints in the UK last year, according to the latest data published by the housing watchdog.

In total, 256 complaints received by the ombudsman concerned Southwark Council – behind Lambeth Council (316) and Haringey Council (290).

The vast majority of complaints in Southwark were about housing, which accounted for 140 of the enquiries received. Only Lambeth had a narrowly higher number of housing complaints, with 142 submitted to the ombudsman.

The council’s new leader Sarah King apologised to residents following the ombudsman’s findings, saying she was “sorry that our services fell below the standards that our residents deserve”.

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APPEAL FOR ‘POTENTIAL VICTIMS’ AFTER NURSE JAILED The court heard that he met the victim through the dating app Hinge

By Kevin Quinn POLICE ARE appealing for more 'potential victims' to come forward after a male nurse from South London was jailed for rape.

Fifty-four-year-old John Iwuh from South Norwood was was sentenced to 16 years in prison, but detectives have said there might be more victims out there and have urged them to come forward.

He was handed down the lengthy prison sentence at Croydon Crown Court earlier this month, having been found guilty of rape and voyeurism. He will also be put on the sex offenders' register for life, a restraining order was issued to prevent him from contacting the victim and a Sexual Harm Prevention Order was enforced.

The court heard how he used his job as a nurse to gain the trust of the victim on the dating app Hinge, before luring her to his home and raping her.

He was arrested and charged by Met officers, who found that he had also videoed the rape. That is when he was further charged with voyeurism.

Detective Inspector Sharad Verma, from the South Area Command Unit, said officers "discovered almost 11,000 contacts saved on his phone. Around 60 per cent of those were saved as a woman’s name alongside the name of a dating app."

DI Verma continued: “We believe there may be more victims out there, targeted by Iwuh under the same circumstances, and urge them to contact us or their local police force."

The court heard that Iwuh met the victim, who is in her 40s, through the dating app Hinge on Tuesday, 7 June 2022 and quickly moved their conversation to WhatsApp. They arranged a date and met in person the following day, Wednesday,

John Iwuh - Photo supplied by Met Police

John Iwuh dating app image - supplied by Met Police 8 June 2022, at Norwood Junction station.

Iwuh was working as a nurse and used his job to lure the victim back to his home in Albert Road, South

Norwood, by saying that he was limited on time as had to get ready for work at a hospital.

Once inside the property, Iwuh repeatedly kept trying to kiss the

victim, which she refused. As she tried to leave the property, Iwuh forced her into his bedroom and raped her.

The victim reported Iwuh the same evening to the Met using the online

call Southbank home.

Polkinhorn, a landscape and garden designer based near Saffron Walden in North West Essex, teamed up with Dorset-based artists Denman + Gould who focus on sustainability through public and community-based projects. Together they formed a piece

of art that only needs maintenance once a year and has a sustainable deinstallation plan. Every detail was made to ensure it served its purpose aiding the Southbank’s wildlife and nature.

“Haven brings a sense of wildness to the South Bank and offers muchneeded support to the creatures that depend on it,” Denman + Gould said.

“This really is a haven for wildlife: the meadow can be viewed – and listened to – by the public, but it can’t be directly accessed by people.

"Wild creatures are the artwork’s only true visitors. However, we all benefit from their presence and this type of habitat.”

According to Plantlife International, approximately 97% of flower-rich meadows have been lost since the 1930s, and with them, vital food and habitat needed by wildlife. This piece was placed in the centre to directly combat this.

The Southbank Centre acts as the UK’s largest arts centre, occupying 11 acres along the river and its four venues anchor London’s most vibrant cultural quarter on the South

form and received support from specialist officers throughout the investigation.

The victim, who cannot be named for legal reasons, said: “This has had a devastating impact on every part of my life.

“Not only was I physically injured but it left me feeling emotionally numb and living in fear. The trauma from this affected my ability to work, relationships, and my health.

“Now he’s in prison, I do feel there has been some justice. I’ve been supported by officers throughout the investigation, and I would encourage others who have been harmed to come forward, report what has happened and get help and support.”

DI Verma added: “I would like to commend the strength of the victimsurvivor who bravely reported this awful attack and for her strength throughout this investigation.

“Officers were dedicated in bringing this predator to justice and during the investigation, found that Iwuh had videoed the rape which was then used as evidence against him.

“I hope the victim-survivor can find reassurance in our actions to put this predator behind bars and that it may give more women the strength to come forward and report crimes. You will be listened to and supported.”

If you would like to come forward and make a report relating to Iwuh, you can contact police via 101 or online.

If you live in England or Wales and have been affected by this case and would like to seek support from specialist agencies, please contact the independent charity Rape Crisis via their 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line or call them on 0808 500 2222. Specially trained staff are there to listen, answer questions and offer emotional support.

Micro-meadow in Southbank Centre helping wildlife population

ByAbigail Finney A MICRO-MEADOW with sculpture is aiming to attract more wildlife to Southbank Centre in response to declining UK populations of insects, birds and bats.

As a living artwork, Haven, a functional piece designed by Maeve Polkinhorn and artists Denman + Gould in 2023, will continue to grow on a balcony near the entrance of Queen Elizabeth Hall until 2027. The space acts as an urban home and escape for the various creatures that

Bank of the Thames. The site has an architectural history stretching back to the 1951 Festival of Britain.

“Haven has added a real sense of joy to the Southbank Centre’s classical Brutalist landscape. It’s a delight to see the plants coming and going with the changing seasons” Cedar Lewisohn, curator of site design at the Southbank Centre said. “Members of the public and staff have noticed birds, bees, butterflies and insects enjoying the flowers and making use of the wooden pods.”

Brutalism, made popular in the 1950s and 1960s, features simple, block-like designs and raw concrete construction.

The plants and sculptures that are featured in Haven, not only attract more wildlife, but also add a colorful pop to the grey buildings that make up the centre.

When Haven’s residency comes to an end at Southbank Centre in 2027, its substrate of wood and soil will be repurposed. Plants will be offered to local community gardens and one of the oak wildlife pods will be moved to a new home in the Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden.

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By Ruby Gregory Local Democracy Reporter THE DECISION to close two primary schools in South London has been rejected by the government’s Office of the Schools Adjudicator (OSA) after it found the process to be “unlawful”.

Plans to close Fenstanton Primary School and Holy Trinity C of E Primary School in Tulse Hill have been thrown out after the watchdog found the steps leading up to it did not follow the correct legal process.

According to a 19-page report published on July 17, the OSA said Lambeth Council’s decision to close both schools – but not officially finalise it – and be open to another plan involving a possible merger “was not a decision open to the council”.

Cllr Ben Kind, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Families at the council, said: “We acted on external legal advice at every stage, and while the OSA has taken a different view on one part of the process, we remain committed to learning lessons and moving forward constructively. We also apologise to the parents, pupils and staff at both schools.”

The OSA has urged the Labour-run council to contact parents and everyone who has been informed that the schools will close in September 2026 and explain to them that this is not what has been determined, and that they will both remain open.

The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) previously reported that the head teachers of both schools had wanted them to merge in order to preserve primary education in the area, address falling pupil numbers and prevent 344 kids having to find new schools from next year.

However during a meeting of the Lambeth leadership on November 4, 2024, their plans were rejected with cabinet members going on to approve

By Charlotte Lillywhite

Local Democracy Reporter FIRST PHOTOS show a brand-new attraction that opened at Kew Gardens last Friday (July 25), with 6,500 new plants and 35 trees.

The Carbon Garden shows visitors how carbon helps to sustain life on Earth, along with the scale of the climate crisis and how plants and fungi can be used to combat it.

Visitors with a ticket to Kew Gardens can enter the garden at no extra cost.

They are welcomed with a colourful display of plants reflecting the dramatic rise in average global temperatures over time.

A feature showing layers of soil, a rocky outcrop and a layer of coal in the earth’s crust with fossilised plants then reveals the hidden world of carbon underground.

A circular route leads visitors through the main zones of the attraction, including a dry garden with droughtresistant plants to show how nature can be used to adapt to climate change. A rain garden and ditch lined with plants highlights ways to manage water flow, prevent soil erosion, reduce flooding and put moisture back into soil.

There is also a fungi-inspired pavilion in the centre of the garden, with a sloping canopy directing rainwater into the rain garden and sheltered space to host school visits and community activities.

The garden has grasslands, wildflower meadows and native hedgerows.

Kew said the attraction was one of its most ambitious garden projects in recent

SCHOOL CLOSURES SCRAPPED AS WATCHDOG FINDS IT ‘UNLAWFUL’  Fenstanton Primary School in Tulse Hill, CREDIT: Google Street View

the closure of the two schools, unless they bought forward “viable proposals” to the council – within an unspecified timeframe – for an amalgamation.

The OSA said following the November 2024 meeting, the governing bodies appeared to be “encouraged” by the council to develop the “unlawful proposal”, as they went on to produce their own amalgamation plan, which involved closing Fenstanton and keeping Holy Trinity open and relocating it to the Fenstanton site.

The OSA ruled this as unlawful, as the council’s decision imposed “conditions” which it said are not capable of being imposed, as Fenstanton is a community school and the governing body there has no legal powers to propose its own closure.

On May 16, 2025, the council rejected the school merger plan and announced

that it was moving on with the closure of the two schools, despite previously being open to the amalgamation proposal.

On May 23, lawyers representing the Diocese of Southwark, which is responsible for Holy Trinity, submitted a request to the council that both proposals be referred to the OSA. However in its ruling, the OSA rejected the two proposals meaning both schools will remain open.

A third proposal, published by the Diocese, involves closing both schools and opening a new voluntary aided school. The council is the decision maker of this proposal, however it is yet to be determined. The LDRS has contacted both schools for comment.

Cllr Kind added: “The council’s approach, set out in 2022, was endorsed at the time by trade unions, school leaders and the Southwark Diocesan Board of Education as a way to respond

years. Works to build the garden were carried out this year, after Richmond Council approved the scheme in 2024.

Richard Wilford, designer of the Carbon Garden and Manager of Garden Design at Kew, said: “The Carbon Garden offers a unique opportunity to showcase our ongoing research, combining scientific insight with thoughtful design

and beautiful planting to highlight the role of carbon in our lives, how it moves through the environment and how plants and fungi can help us tackle climate change.

"We hope the Carbon Garden inspires visitors to act and join us in shaping a more sustainable, resilient future for life on our planet.”

 Holy Trinity C of E Primary School in Tulse Hill Credit: Google Street View to falling pupil numbers while protecting jobs and avoiding sudden and disruptive school closures.

“That collective, borough-wide process, where schools would come together rather than work against each other, is now at risk. However, we respect the OSA decision and will now consider what it will mean for our approach to tackling the excess of school places in Lambeth.”

This is not the first time the OSA has rejected Lambeth Council’s decision to close a school, after plans to shut down St John the Divine Church of England Primary School were thrown out last month after it found “notable deficiencies” in its decision-making process.

Lambeth’s cabinet members had previously approved a proposal that the school should close, instead offering its pupils places at another school called

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Christ Church Primary SW9.

Commenting on the July OSA ruling, opposition councillor, Matthew Bryant, who leads for the Liberal Democrats on Children’s Services, said: “Most people recognise that we have surplus primary school places in Lambeth. As a result, some schools may need to join together to continue to provide the highest quality of education that our children deserve.

“But bungled decision-taking means that the pupils, parents and staff of Holy Trinity and Fenstanton schools now face a further period of uncertainty.”

Cllr Bryant went on to say the Lib Dems are still in support of the amalgamation of the two schools, and have called on the council to work with the schools to make this happen.

The Lambeth Labour Group has been approached for comment.

 Carbon Garden, Kew Gardens.

Credit: Jeff Eden/RBG Kew

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‘This government is putting nearly £500 in parents' pockets and lifting 100,000 children out of poverty’

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VERY CHILD deserves the best start in life, but for 14 years under the Conservatives and Lib Dems, the services children and families rely on were cut and as a consequence spending on crisis support spiralled.

That’s why Labour promised to invest in high-quality early education and childcare, and why we said we’d pay for additional resources in state schools by ending the tax breaks for private schools.

HELEN HAYES

MP for Dulwich & West Norwood

We’ve made a start since the General Election just over a year ago. Labour is rolling out school-based nurseries and free universal breakfast clubs in schools across the country, with more to come. We’re capping the number of branded uniform items required by schools, saving parents money.

And we’re extending entitlement to free school meals to over half a million more children – putting nearly £500 in parents’ pockets and lifting 100,000 children out of poverty. The Government has also announced

investment in new Best Start for Life Family Hubs, restoring the services at a local level that provide support to families which were taken away when the Tories cut Sure Start.

Labour will ramp up the School Rebuilding Programme so that children learn in a safe environment with good facilities where they can achieve and thrive. We’ve turned the tide on teacher recruitment and retention, with over 2,300 more teachers now in classrooms and over 1,000 more currently in training. And we’ve

driven up school attendance, with 140,000 fewer pupils persistently absent compared to last year.

Labour is also rolling out the Youth Guarantee Trailblazers scheme, a landmark programme to support thousands of 18 to 21 year olds into education training and work, as well as reforming the Tories’ broken apprenticeship levy to create more opportunities.

We are lining up investment in skills with our approach to tackling the wider challenges our country faces.

enjoy; as well as roses, Agapanthus (African lily) is in full bloom, as are Salvias, Cobaea and the English Lavenders (June to August). Sunflowers are beginning to make an appearance, the Geraniums, Fuchsias and Petunias – always the reliable performers amongst the summer annuals - are still full of blooms. Work follows the familiar pattern and includes deadheading roses (except Rosa rugosa, multiflora or canina that have the decorative hips in autumn). Continue to feed plants; start to clear summer annuals once past their best; begin preparing new areas for planting.

Autumn flowering crocus and Nerines (bulbs) can go in from late August.

Ensure pots and window boxes are watered at least once a day; this also applies to food crops especially tomatoes and potatoes.

General watering in the garden during hot weather needs to be

done every couple of days.

To increase plant stocks, cuttings can be taken this month. Use the soft summer growth (slightly woody at the base) from Fuchsias, Geraniums and herbs such as Lavender, Rosemary and Sage. Put 4–6-inch cuttings (removing lower leaves) into small pots of sandy soil or multi-purpose

compost. Ensure they do not dry out.

In the vegetable garden sow winter greens such as cabbage, kale, spring greens and broccoli; all tolerate cool conditions. Salad leaves can be sown through August until October.

Plant seed potatoes in the first week in August - this will be in time to produce a winter Christmas crop!

An additional £1.2 billion investment in skills will support an increase in construction skills training, so we can deliver the ambitious programme of housebuilding our country needs and tackle the housing crisis.

As Chair of the Education Select Committee it is my role to scrutinise these policies to make sure they are effective and I’ll do that rigorously with my committee, but I am glad to see the priority the Government is placing on children and young people.

Summer growth in the garden is slowing down

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Y MID August summer growth in the garden has slowed and some seasonal plants are passed their best.

Sunset is now noticeably earlier - but evenings are still light until around 9pm.

Temperatures during most of July remained high, and with next to no rainfall during spring and early summer the drought situation in the garden was becoming critical; when rain arrived, it was less than forecast, but enough to start softening the ground, revitalising the grass - and filling water butts. During the months of drought, it has been a struggle to keep plants well-watered; in particular newly planted trees; some of the summer perennials and hydrangeas which need wet conditions have suffered die-back and wilting.

August weather looks like being mixed with overcast and humid conditions.

The summer garden still has a delightful array of flowering plants to

It takes approximately 15-22 weeks for a second summer planting to reach maturity and be ready for harvesting. Seed potatoes can be found at Jamieson Brothers. www.jamiesonbrothers.com/scottishseed-potatoes/summer-planting-seedpotatoes

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It has been a crime heavy summer in South London his week, we had news that the two teenagers who stabbed to death a 14-yearold boy on a bus in Woolwich in January were handed 15-year minimum jail sentences.

We also reported that a teenage gunman was found guilty of murdering Jesse Lloyd Smith in Peckham last summer, after a long and agonising trial which found seven others guilty of helping to dispose of evidence as the killer sought to evade justice.

And tragically, on Monday news broke that a father and a son from Hackney who ran a property empire spanning Bermondsey, Rotherhithe and Peckham had been brutally stabbed to death in their offices on Long Lane.

Amid what appears to be a worrying surge in violent crime, reports of the Met Police’s costcutting measures designed to fill a 2 million pound black hole in its finances are all the more concerning. In April it was revealed that the Met would be cutting 1,700 staff in a bid to stabilise its finances - and in July, the force announced it would be closing half of its 37 front desks across London to save money.

In Southwark, the last remaining 24/7 front counter is in Walworth, after the police hub in Rotherhithe closed earlier this year due to the local team’s ‘failure’ to line-up an alternative base in preparation for the closure of Seven Islands Leisure Centre. Instead, officers were moved 45 minutes away to Southwark Police Station on Borough High Street.

In theory, this fact should protect Walworth’s counter from the cuts - the Met previously promised it would make sure that every borough had at least one 24/7 front desk. However internal documents leaked to the BBC revealed that only eight of the existing 37 counters will remain open 24/7, while 11 front counters will have their hours reduced, closing at 10pm on weekdays and 7pm on weekends.

In the coming weeks, we will be pursuing the police for updates on their efforts to keep Southwark safe, including reassurance that Walworth will be protected from the plans to cut front desk opening hours, and also for an update on the future of Rotherhithe’s police hub.

The local policing team previously admitted they were willing to find a new location for a permanent hub on British Land’s Canada Water Masterplan. It is understood that the force were Flyer_A5.pdf 1 12/10/2021 22:35 offered several locations by the developer and the council, but had not found a “feasible” hub.

We will keep pushing for updates on the Met’s search for a local base in the area, which in recent years has been an epicentre of London’s growing problem with phone and bike theft.

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ROSAMUND PIKE AS A CROWN COURT JUDGE WITH A PENCHANT FOR KARAOKE! WHAT'S NOT TO LOVE?

I LAST saw Ms Pike delivering all the best lines in the extraordinarily brilliant Saltburn, but now she is delivering all the best lines in Suzie Miller's Inter Alia, a play that eases through the first section with some fine comedy, then slowly invites us into the poignant realism of family life, writes Michael Holland.

Stomping drums and sharp guitar provide soundtrack for the start as a bewigged and gowned Jessica Parks rises up through a Stars In Their Eyes mist and screams into the handheld mic, 'F*ck the patriarchy!' What follows is a diatribe against the man-heavy world of law, the court system and, in this world of so-called equality, how a woman is expected to run the home while doing one of the most important jobs in a developed country.

While Jessica is presiding over a violent rape trial she is also planning a dinner party, fretting over bullies bothering her son, and trying to get

her husband(Jamie Glover) to pull his weight a tad more.

Inter Alia (Among others things) is a potted history of Jessica's relationship with her son (Jasper Talbot), recalled against a backdrop of her contemporary court cases.

At first she is furiously funny, making light of juggling being a mum and wife along with being a judge. Pike shows off excellent comedic skills while having nobody to play off to help with timing, using only movement and props like a Chaplin or Keaton of our day. She makes a steam-puff from an iron a moment of hilarity.

After switching naturally from morning mum to holding court and putting someone in jail for many years before clearing up after the family on the same day, Jessica lets her hair down with Karaoke, but is always checking her texts, always concerned that all is okay at home.

As her son enters his teenage years,

the comedy lessens. She tries to guide him as best she can about #metoo; her husband merely wants to teach him sports and musical instruments.

The power struggles she deals with in her court with male defending counsel in a system devised by men over centuries, mirrors the power struggles she has at home with her King's Counsel husband and stroppy son growing up in a world guided by the internet more than by parents. Inter Alia becomes seriously sombre.

But there are so many spoilers to ruin the nail-biter scenes that I will stick to Pike's fantastic performance. Surely award-winning.

Yes, the men are consigned to bit parts but their contribution is absolutely crucial to how we see and understand Jessica. This is absolutely all about her and how she manages all the 'other things' as well as uphold the law.

The play is written by Suzie Miller who once practised law and interviewed

BRIXTON CALLING TURNED UP THE DIAL TO 11

ALEX URWIN'S Brixton Calling ticks off three boxes for me: a true story, good music and South London, so I have been looking forward to seeing this play adapted from Simon Parkes' memoir of how he blagged his way to the top of the live music food chain when he bought Brixton Academy for £1, writes Michael Holland.

Simon (Max Dunham) bounces on stage to a soundscape of cool guitar and introduces us to his posh schooldays as the son of a family rich from fish. He didn't fit in at school so spent a lot of the time fighting bullies. He also didn't fit it in at home, resenting the life-plan mapped out for him: school, work experience on the family's fishing boats and in their fish factories, then business school in readiness for taking over the firm.

Of course, the young Simon rebels, runs away to see Chuck Berry playing live in London and pretty much decides he wants to be in the capital watching live music for the rest of his life: 'F*ck the fish,' he cries, 'I wanna be in London!'

Simon becomes a party animal, taking everything going and washing it all down with alcohol. He says he has been

Playhouse Brixton Max Runham and Tendai Sitima as Simon Parkes and Johnny Lawes (C) Danny Kaan chucked out of every decent music venue while living a life crowdsurfing between mosh pits.

One day he sees the decrepit, dilapidated, abandoned 1920s' Astoria cinema in Brixton but can see beauty in its architecture. He tracked down the building's owners and guardians, and offered to take this money-eating

monster off their hands for the princely sum of £1. Simon had ideas to get it up and running as a place that he couldn't get thrown out of.

This audacious boy of 23 had no money but he did have chutzpah, and with the help of a local boy, Johnny Dawes (Tendai Humphrey Sitima), went on to create one of the world's greatest music venues.

National Inter Rosamund Pike (Jessica) (c) Manuel Harlan many top female judges to get a rounded, panoramic picture of their lives, so we know that what happens in Jessica's life has happened to someone in her position.

For me, Inter Alia is definitely one of the best plays I've seen this year, and unquestionably one of the best performances.

Sublime direction from Justin Martin and Miriam Buether's set is amazing.

Tickets will be very hard to come by now the reviews are out but the

National Theatre will be broadcasting the September 4th performance live to cinemas around the UK. I highly recommend you get a ticket somehow - even if you have to end up in court to get one!

This is when Brixton Calling turned up the dial to 11 and rushed us through the next years when the two friends stood up to promoters who wouldn't book their bands south of the river, lowlife locals who couldn't earn a pound on their own but in numbers tried to bully the boys out of their earnings. Death threats, tear gas and bomb scares were a regular occurrence, but they never gave up, forever pushed onwards and upwards, always thinking of ways to get music played live in Brixton.

They needed good security and got it in the form of ex-military men and an Irishman with no surname.

Johnny Dawes talked UB40 into doing a gig, but most managers only saw Brixton as a place with a higher murder rate than The Bronx. Simon began selling it as a place to rehearse 'just 15 minutes from Buckingham Palace'. Some of the best did want to rehearse there so Simon and Johnny would get their own private shows by the Stones, Led Zeppelin, Clapton and Dire Straits. Slowly the venue became a place that bands wanted to be in once it was recognised for its 'great acoustics'. The Clash, Blondie, Dylan, all played there. Hawkwind recorded their magnificent Space Ritual album there.

Springsteen came, saw and conquered.

U2 began life there, The Smiths played their final show at Brixton Academy.

Dunham and Sitima take us tripping

through the rave scene and Acid House and all-nighters by The Chemical Brothers, accompanied by rock 'n' roll, reggae, soul, hip-hop, dance and punk music from two performers playing both instruments and everyone they ever met, faced down or done a deal with.

Brixton Calling is a tale of a chancer.

A music-loving chancer and a friend who always thought they could do something if they tried. They tried and they succeeded by winning venue of the year twelve times and eventually sold up at a 2,500,000% profit...

If you love a true story and good music, then this is the show for you.

PS. Simon Parkes did all this with one arm and Max Dunham re-enacted that fantastic story with one arm also.

PPS. I saw The Pogues and The Charlatans at the Academy and had tickets to see Bad Manners, but the tragic events of 2022 when two people died in the crush to get in to a concert put a stop to that. Reports blamed poor security taking backhanders for free entry.

Screening link: https://www.ntlive.com National Theatre, South Bank, SE1 9PX until September 13th.

Booking and full details: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/ productions/inter-alia/

Southwark Playhouse Borough until August 16th.

Booking and full details: https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/ productions/brixton-calling/ Link to the book: https://www.ebay. co.uk/itm/315325493050

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Heading south - our pick of upcoming summer events

Greenwich Park Archeology Festival:

Rhythm of Hope fundraising concert:

This free ‘welcome day’ at Greenwich Park Learning Centre will let you explore the history and archeology of Greenwich Park. Drop in throughout the day to learn more about the most recent archaeological discoveries at Greenwich Park and uncover what objects can tell us about the people who have been here before. Uncover buried artefacts, watch and learn how finds are cleaned and processed and identify historical artefacts.

Experience the vibrant spirit of the Caribbean at the Rhythm of Hope Reggae and Gospel fundraising concert at Woolwich Works. This charity event is dedicated to supporting Food for the Poor (FFPJA), which is the largest charity in the Carribean. The headliners include Etana, Teejay and Rondell Positive.

Date: 2 August. Time: Various events between 11:15 and 14:45 Location: Greenwich Park Learning Centre, Greenwich, London, SE10 8QY. Price: FREE

Date: 10 August. Time: 19:00 - 22:30 Location: Woolwich Works, The Fireworks Factory, 11 No 1 St, Royal Arsenal, London SE18 6HD. Tickets: General: £35, Student and seniors: £20

Summer holiday craft sessions at Charlton House:

Head to the Charlton House and Gardens for a fun-filled series of family craft sessions during the summer holidays. Taking place in the beautiful and historic surroundings of the house, each session offers children the chance to get hands-on with themed arts and crafts. Children can enjoy the freedom to move from one activity to the next, creating their very own masterpieces. It;s in the stunning rooms of Charlton House the Dutch room, Grand Salon, and White Room.

Date: 31 July, 7 August, 21 August and 28 August.

Time: Sessions run twice per day for two hours, at 10:00 and 14:00.

Location: Charlton House & Gardens, Charlton Road, Charlton, London, SE7 8RE Tickets: £5 per ticket, book here: https://www.eventbrite. co.uk/e/summer-holiday-craft-sessions-at-charltonhouse-tickets-1358290907669?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&u tm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp

Summer nature roadshows in Greenwich Park: This summer, Greenwich Park are offering a free drop-in activity perfect for families, nature-lovers and budding environmentalists. Solve clues on the detective trail to celebrate summer wildlife, take a closer look at nature specimens at the mini museum and get creative with wild crafts and nature inspired games.

Date: Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 August. Time: 11:00 - 15:00 both days Location: Greenwich Park (Next to Greenwich Park Bandstand), Greenwich, London, SE10 8EJ Tickets: Free, book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/greenwich-park-natureroadshow-tickets-1336627812769

Greenwich LGBTQ summer social:

An afternoon of fun, music and mingling with summer vibes and a DJ spinning your favourite tunes. Meet your neighbours, other members of the community and make new friends with an LGBTQ Social at Woolwich Works.

Date: Saturday 9 August. Time: 16:00 - 19:00 Location: Courtyard, Woolwich Works, The Fireworks Factory, 11 No 1 St, Royal Arsenal, London SE18 6HD Tickets: Free, no booking required

HISTORY 21

History

Firework factory accidents Mary Mills  Col.V. Majendie

I’ve found loads and loads of reports of explosions in local factories - some are really horrific with many casualties, but usually the information about them is available because of the detailed research done by Majendie and his team –which was then reported in the press...

In 1887 there was another accident at the Robson and Dyern firework factory. As I said in the earlier article they had a house and offices on the site which is now the chip shop in Woolwich Road - and there was a footpath which went back into the works and consisted of lots of little wooden huts with tarred roofs spaced out in a field. Inside the hut was a wooden floor covered with oil cloth, with the portion near the door covered with a thin sheet lead and a work bench which ran round the interior of the building.

One of the regulations was that explosives had to be handled in small buildings with only one or two people working in each. These workers were required to wear special woolen clothing and were forbidden to have any pockets.

The ‘fireworks’ they made were not just for fun. A major part of their work was making the distress flares which every ship needed to carry.

On 11th June 1887 Catherine Allman was at work in one of the isolated huts at Robson’s. With her were an older woman, Mary Masters, and also Anne Lake and Elizabeth Millman, the forewoman. Most of these women lived locally in a small community in Blackwall Lane –many of whom were Irish immigrants.

Catherine was a lodger with the Mahoney family whose daughter, Mary, had died in an explosion at

the works five years previously.

Mrs. Millman had already made an explosive preparation for green star Roman candles in another shed. She had brought it in to be dampened with methylated spirits and made into stars in copper moulds. These candles were used as signals on the South Western Railway Steamers from Southampton and the chemicals used were an unusual mixture. Mary Masters was filling ‘lights’ with layers of different coloured ‘composition’.

Anne Lake was filling small paper cones with ‘red fire composition’.

Catherine Allman was pressing bright stars for ‘Very Signal Cartridges’ to be used as part of a large order for the Jubilee Naval Review.

The explosion, when it came, was ‘like the firing of a pistol’.

It took a great deal of detective work on the part of the Government Inspectorate to work out exactly what had happened. First they examined the shed in which the work had been carried out. It was not structurally damaged but the windows were broken and the tar had melted from the roof. Inside everything was scorched. They then visited the women in hospital and asked where the explosion had come from. They carefully noted down what each said and then tried to plot the right spot in the shed. They also compared the burns which the women had suffered and worked out where each of them had been.

It was concluded that the problem was Mrs Millman’s green stars. It was a very hot day and experiments in the laboratory at Woolwich were able to prove that some of the ingredients might have become unstable when warmed. In addition it was probable that she was working

‘briskly’ – unconsciously jolting the explosive. It was shown that Mrs. Millman, a very skilled workwoman and highly praised by everybody, could not possibly have known this and no blame could be attributed to her.

Catherine Allman and Mrs. Millman although badly burnt were protected by their special clothing and lived. Five years earlier Michael Mahoney had had to identify his daughter’s body but this time he was spared. Both women were well enough to give evidence at the inquest into the deaths of the other two, Anne Lake and Mary Masters.

Once again the cause of death was ‘exhaustion following burns’.

Majendie’s annual reports to the government on explosives and explosions list every conceivable related incident in the British Isles.

His reports are models of clarity and common sense. Six years later he referred to the accident at East Greenwich in his report on an explosion at the huge Brock factory in South Norwood. Brock’s was an old established fireworks business

originating in the 17th century and which lasted until recently when it was finally sold to a Chinese company and the British works closed down. They had works on several sites and the South Norwood one had been set up to provide displays at Crystal Palace.

In this accident George Nurse was doing work ‘not considered dangerous’. He was shifting ‘stars’ from one box to another when something caused them to ignite. The only cause for the explosion seemed to be the sun’s rays, which were ‘pouring in at the door’. Mr. Brock talked about the advice he had received from the Government Inspectors in the Royal Arsenal. Majendie and his team ‘were very stringent’ but were quite unable to account for the cause of the explosion.

Captain I. Thompson, was an inspector under the Explosives Act, who worked under Colonel Majendie.

He had thoroughly examined the scene of the accident and as far as he and Colonel Majendie could see,

everything was satisfactory. Some experiments had been carried out, to determine whether it was likely that the explosion was caused when emptying crimson stars from one box to another. He reported that every chlorate mixture containing sulphur was liable to spontaneous ignition – including the amber, purple, and green stars. Thus with a high temperature, the spontaneous combustion and ignition took place in the box containing the stars. ‘They had been there since the occasion of the Royal Wedding, during which period the weather had been hotter than at any time since the Jubilee year’.

Majendie lived at 23 Victoria Way and I have yet to find out where that building was - it must have been one of the large houses to the south of Wellington Gardens. Thanks to Pauline at Royal Greenwich Heritage Trust who has found that when he died he was living at a house called Springfield with the address of Charlton Road. It was on the corner with Charlton Church Lane where the Springfield flats now are –obviously

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LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

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ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (HARPER ROAD)

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (CROXTED ROAD, PENARTH STREET, SHAD THAMES, SUNRAY AVENUE)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC)

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The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable development works to be carried out, it made, an order, the effect of which will be to introduced ‘at any time’ waiting & loading restrictions.

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

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Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs/road markings are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to wait, including waiting for the purpose of loading and unloading at any time in:

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Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs/road markings are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload at any time in:

(2a) Harper Road, at its junction with Newington Causeway and Swan Street (north side) existing single yellow lines will be converted to ‘at any-time’ restrictions (double yellow lines) along with new or extended lengths.

(2b) Swan Street, at its junction with Harper Road, (north and south side) 13.5m of existing single yellow lines will be converted to ‘at any time’ restrictions (double yellow lines).

(2c) Harper Road, 7 pay by phone/permit bays located between Newington Causeway and Swan Street (north side) will be suspended.

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The alternative route for affected traffic (2a) not applicable

4.

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

5.

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

6.

The restriction will be in operation on the 7th August 2025 – 6th February 2027

7.

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

(2a) Croxted Road, south bound lane of carriageway, between Thurlow Park Road and No’s 6.

(2b) Penarth Street, between Ilderton Road and The Pen Theatre.

(2c) Shad Thames, between Queen Elizabeth Street and Butlers and Colonial Wharf.

(2d) Sunray Avenue, between No’s 27 and it’s blocked end.

3.

The alternative routes for affected traffic will be (2a) Thurlow Park Road, Allen Park, Park Hall Road. (2b) Record Street, Ormside Street, Manor Grove Ilderton Road (2c) Queen Elizabeth Street, Curlew Street, Gainsford Street. (2d)

4.

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

6.

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

7.

The closure will be in operation on the following dates (2a) 11th – 15th August (2b) 8th August – 26th September (2c) 11th – 14th August (2d) 8th – 9th August

8.

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

Dated this 31st July 2025

Dated this 31st July 2025

Ian Law Traffic Manager, London Borough of Southwark, Network Management, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth 160 Tooley Street, PO Box 64529, London, SE1 5LX Ref: (2a) harperTTO2025

Ian Law Traffic Manager, London Borough of Southwark, Network Management, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth 160 Tooley Street, PO Box 64529, London, SE1 5LX Ref: (2a) 46846164/conway(2b) SEC50/PENARTHVEOLIA (2c) SA-2113637/lanes (2d) 75041935/conway

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

Newspaper Advertisement

Please take notice that I / we WPW222222 Ltd (Trading name: Mao Pao Mini Hot Pot) have made application to Southwark Council for a new Premises Licence in respect of Mao Pao Mini Hot Pot, 9 London Road, London, SE1 6JZ The relevant licensable activities and proposed times to be carried on, or on from the premises are Days

Start time

Finish time

The retail sale of alcohol:

Monday to Sunday

12:00

22:00

Opening hours:

Monday to Sunday

12:00

22:00

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

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

Date of application: 04.07.2025

Notice is given that Dulwich College Has applied to the London Borough of Southwark for renewal of premises for marriage/civil partnership ceremonies at Dulwich College Old Library Dulwich Common, London SE21 7LD A register of all applications made within the Southwark area is maintained by: The Licensing Service, Hub 1, 3rd Floor, 160 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2QH A record of this application may be inspected by visiting the office during normal office hours by appointment on 020 7525 2000; details are also available on our website at https://app.southwark.gov.uk/ It is open to any interested party to make representations about the likely effect of the application on the promotion of the licensing objectives. Representations must be made in writing to the Licensing Service at the office address given above (or by email via licensing@southwark.gov.uk) and be received by the Service within a period of 21 days starting the day after the date shown below.

Date of application: 24.07.25 Newspaper Advertisement

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

Marriage/Civil Partnerships approval/renewal of venue

Please take notice that I / we Rhubarb Food Design have made application to Southwark Council for a new Premises Licence in respect of Chapter - London Bridge, Capital House, 42 Weston Street, London SE1 3QD The relevant licensable activities and proposed times to be carried on, or on from the premises are Days

Start time

Finish time

The retail sale of alcohol:

Monday to Sunday

09:00

02:00

The provision of regulated entertainment:

Monday to Sunday

06:00

02:00

The provision of late night refreshment:

Monday to Sunday

23:00

02:00

Opening hours:

Monday to Sunday

06:00

02:00

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

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

Date of application: 04.07.2025

Marriage/Civil Partnerships approval/renewal of venue

Notice is given that William Simmonds Has applied to the London Borough of Southwark for approval of premises for marriage/civil partnership ceremonies at Glaziers Hall, 9 Montague Close, London, SE1 9DD A register of all applications made within the Southwark area is maintained by: The Licensing Service, Hub 1, 3rd Floor, 160 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2QH A record of this application may be inspected by visiting the office during normal office hours by appointment on 020 7525 2000; details are also available on our website at https://app.southwark.gov.uk/ It is open to any interested party to make representations about the likely effect of the application on the promotion of the licensing objectives. Representations must be made in writing to the Licensing Service at the office address given above (or by email via licensing@southwark.gov.uk) and be received by the Service within a period of 21 days starting the day after the date shown below.

Date of application: 30/07/2025

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Thursday, July 31st 2025

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 (as amended) PLANNING (LISTED BUILDINGS AND CONSERVATION AREAS) ACT 1990 (as amended) The planning applications listed below can be viewed on the planning register at https://planning.southwark.gov.uk/online-applications/ You can use facilities at your local library or 'My Southwark Service Points' to access the website.

How to comment on this application: You should submit your comments via the above link. Comments received will be made available for public viewing on the website. All personal information will be removed except your postal address. Online comments submitted without an email address will not be acknowledged and those marked 'confidential' will not be considered. Written comments can be submitted to; Southwark Council, Planning division, Development Management, PO Box 64529, London SE1 5LX. Reason for publicity. The applications are advertised for the reasons identified by the following codes: AFFECT - development affecting character or appearance of a nearby conservation area; OR development affecting setting of a nearby listed building(s); DEP - departure from the development plan; EIA - environmental impact assessment (these applications are accompanied by an environmental statement a copy of which may be obtained from the Council - there will be a charge for the copy); MAJ - major planning application; PIP - application is for Permission in Principle; S106 - ; STDCA development within a conservation area; STDLB - works to or within the site of a listed building; 56 SUTHERLAND SQUARE LONDON SOUTHWARK SE17 3EL(Ref: 25/AP/1610) Retrospective application for repairs to the exterior of the building to include; emergency repair of detached stucco band at fourth-floor level and removal/reinstatement of adjacent failing sections, repointing of mortar across approximately one-third of the facade to replace loose or absent sections, structural reinforcement using Heli bars behind the mortar course at four points to secure the façade, repair of cracked and porous window reveals, including removal of protruding cemented ledges to prevent water accumulation, removal of a concrete patch above the basement kitchen window and reinstatement of original ashlar lining and string lines, restoration of the stucco architrave around the raised ground floor window following unforeseen deterioration during repair, and reinstatement of the lost pediment above the window to restore symmetry within the terrace, mirroring the adjacent property, no. 59 (Within: Sutherland Square CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Rosie Poser 020 7525 7924) UNIT 1 VICTOR WHARF CLINK STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 9DW (Ref: 25/AP/2022) Display of 1no. painted 'Bill's' fascia sign on bin store, 3no. painted 'Bill's' signs on canopies, and 5no. 'Bill's' signs on plaques on picket fence.

(Within: Borough High Street CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Susherrie Suki 020 7525 0646)

35A REVERDY ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 5QE(Ref: 25/AP/1874) Proposed ground floor rear extension. (Within: Thorburn Square CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Samuel Hepworth 020 7525 5465) TOWER BRIDGE TOWER BRIDGE ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 2UP (Ref: 25/AP/2078) Removal of the existing sprinkler system within the South tower of Tower Bridge while installing a new fire sprinkler system covering: South Tower; South Abutments; High-level Walkways; Reservoir, Engine Rooms and Shop. The replacement of the gas suppression system within the 2no. Machine Rooms below the South towers.

The connection of the sprinkler and gas suppression systems to the BMS. The replacement of the boosted mains and domestic cold-water systems to the South tower. (Within: Tower Bridge CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Tracy Chapman 020 7525 1948) 320A AND 320B EAST STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK SE17 2SX (Ref: 25/AP/2023) Replacement of existing rear extension with a slightly larger extension and provision of a small roof terrace to serve the first floor flat. (Within: Thomas A'Beckett And High Street CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Susherrie Suki 020 7525 0646) TOWER BRIDGE TOWER BRIDGE ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK (Ref: 25/AP/1881)

Maintenance works to the six 'mud tanks' of Tower Bridge, to repair and re-line the tanks, as well as as to improve the safety of access to them, via the extension of the existing access platform, new safety railings, and repair of rotting timber floor below.

(Within: Tower Bridge CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Tracy Chapman 020 7525 1948) 239 QUEENS ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE15 2NG (Ref: 25/AP/1961) Minor external repair works to windows and external brickwork. Replacement of existing dormer window with a new sliding sash window.

Replacement of existing roof membrane to dormer with slate tiles. Replacement of existing roof membrane to front mansard with a lead finish. Repair of existing roof membrane to main roof. Overhaul and replacement of liquid applied parapet gutter with new stepped, lead line gutter.

Overhaul and redecoration of existing rainwater goods and new black painted, traditional cast iron rain water goods to front elevation. Associated internal repair and redecoration works. Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Tracy Chapman 020 7525 1948) Dated: 29 Jul 2025 - comments to be received within 21 days of this date (or 14 days for Permission in Principle, 30 days for EIA development).

STEPHEN PLATTS - Director of Planning and Growth

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK TOWNLEY ROAD NEW – ‘ZEBRA’ PEDESTRIAN CROSSING

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (ABERDOUR STREET, EAST STREET, LEROY STREET, WEBBER STREET)

The London Borough of Southwark (Waiting and Loading Restrictions) (Townley Road) Order 2025

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC)

1.

Southwark Council hereby GIVES NOTICE that on 31 July 2025 it has made the above Order under sections 6 and 124 of and Part IV of Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended.

1.

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

2.

The effects of the Order, are in TOWNLEY ROAD (outside Alleyn’s School) and for the purpose of accommodating the new raised ‘zebra’ pedestrian crossing, to:(a) remove a total of 90 metres of existing ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions (double yellow lines ‘DYLs’) with contiguous 'any time' loading restrictions (double kerb blips ‘DKBs’) on both sides from a point 4 metres north-west of the common boundary of Nos. 23 and 24 Townley Road (as measured from the south-western kerb-line); and (b) the following measures are an administrative exercise to change the Traffic Management Order data to match more closely what exists in the street, no physical changes will be made to the existing restrictions on the street in TOWNLEY ROAD at the following locations: (i) to add ‘DKBs’ on existing ‘DYLs’ on both sides north-west of the new raised zebra pedestrian crossing (15 metres on the north-east side and 3 metres on the southwest side) and (ii) extend existing ‘DKBs’ on existing ‘DYLs’ on both sides south-east of the new raised zebra pedestrian crossing (23 metres on the north-east side and 25 metres on the south-west side).

2.

Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs/road markings are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload at any time in:

Notes: (1) ‘at any time’ means at all hours on every day of the week. (2) ‘DYLs’ refer to 'at any time' waiting restrictions and ‘DKBs’ refer to 'at any time' loading restrictions.

(3) All measurements are in metres and are approximate.

3.

Copies of the Order, which will come into force on 4 August 2025, and of all other relevant documents are available for inspection at Highways, Southwark Council, Environment, Sustainability & Leisure, 3rd floor hub 2, 160 Tooley Street, London SE1 2QH, by appointment only. E-mail traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk or call 077 3132 4742 for booking details.

4.

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

Dated 31 July 2025 Steven Grayer Interim Head of Service - Highways, Environment, Sustainability & Leisure

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(2a) Aberdour Street, between Tower Bridge Road and Creasy Estate (2b) East Street, between Congreve Street and Exon Street (2c) Leroy Street, between Old Kent Road and No’s 17 – No’s 18 (2d) Webber Street, between Lancaster Street and Blackfriars Road 3.

The alternative routes for affected traffic will be (2a) Old Kent Road, Leroy Street (2b) East Street, Thurlow Street, Albany Road, Old Kent Road (2c) Old Kent Road, Mandela Way, Dunton Road, Grange Road, Tower Bridge Road. (2d) as indicated by the signs displayed.

4.

The existing ‘one-way’ working in Aberdour Street, will be made ‘two-way’ for access and egress purposes for item (2a)

5.

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

5.

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

7.

The closure will be in operation on the following dates (2a) 20th – 22nd August (2b) 18th – 25th August (2c) 18th – 19th August (2d) 18th – 25th August

8.

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

Dated this 31st July 2025 Ian Law Traffic Manager, London Borough of Southwark, Network Management, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth 160 Tooley Street, PO Box 64529, London, SE1 5LX Ref: (2a) SA-21770181/lanes (2b) 2732843-00867/ SEC50EASTSTREET25/SGN (2c) SA-2177018/lanes (2d) W121668392-02668/SGN

CHANGE OF NAME "I, Anu Mannamkonathu Kochhappi Mani, hereby gives notice of change of my name to Anu Mani"

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Thursday, July 31st 2025

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK LOWER ROAD CONGESTION RELIEF The London Borough of Southwark (Charged-for parking places) (Lower Road congestion relief) Order 202* The London Borough of Southwark (Free parking places, Loading places and Waiting, Loading and Stopping restrictions) (Lower Road congestion relief) Order 202* The London Borough of Southwark (Prescribed routes) (Lower Road congestion relief) Traffic Order 202* The London Borough of Southwark (Width restriction) (Lower Road congestion relief) Traffic Order 202* 1.

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

2.

The effects of the (Prescribed routes) Order would be to:(a) remake an existing prescribed route Order to amend the existing north-eastbound one-way operation for motor vehicles in COPE STREET to include a corresponding 'no entry' from its junction with LOWER ROAD (with 'except cycles' plates to permit cycles to enter using the new mandatory segregated south-westbound contraflow cycle lane); and (b) implement a mandatory segregated south-westbound contraflow cycle lane in COPE STREET extending the entire north-west side bounded 1.5 metres south-east of, and parallel to, the existing kerb-line for the use of cycles only travelling in a south-westbound direction in Cope Street. There would be limited exemptions and no exemptions for emergency services vehicles for either of the above restrictions.

3.

The effects of the (Width restriction) Order would be to implement a width restriction of 2 metres (6.6 feet) in that part of COPE STREET which lies between a point 39 metres north-east of the northeastern kerb-line of Rotherhithe Old Road and a point 44 metres south-west of the south-western kerb-line of Lower Road. This restriction would be effective on the entirety of COPE STREET as there would be a physical width restriction (with no turning points) and so there would only be exemptions for emergency vehicles travelling in a north-eastbound direction and of a certain width.

4.

The effects of the (Charged-for parking places) Order would be in existing Controlled Parking Zone (‘CPZ’) 'N':(a) in COPE STREET (i) north-west side 22 metres (‘m’) north-east of the north-eastern kerb-line of Rotherhithe Old Road remove 10m in length existing permit-holders’ only parking ('permit'), (ii) north-west side 22m north-east of the north-eastern kerb-line of Rotherhithe Old Road add 16.5m new 'shared-use' (permit-holders’ only and ‘Pay by Phone’) parking that operates Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 6:30 pm (‘Pay by Phone’ parking will have a max stay of 4 hours), and (iii) add a total of 66.5m of new ‘stop and shop’ parking in which vehicles may either be left free of charge for up to 30 minutes, or vehicles which have paid the parking charge via ‘Pay by Phone’ may be left for up to 4 hours, the first 30 minutes of each parking session would be free of charge provided no same vehicle may return to a parking place within the same day (Monday to Friday 8.00 am - 6.30 pm) on the north-west side 11m north-east of the north-eastern kerb-line of Rotherhithe Old Road (11m) and 47m north-east of the north-eastern kerb-line of Rotherhithe Old Road (11m) and on the south-east side 10m north-east of the north-eastern kerb-line of Rotherhithe Old Road (5.5m), 24m north-east of that kerb-line (16.5m) 47m north-east of that kerb-line (11m) and 64.5m north-east of that kerb-line (11m) – all parking on the north-west side of COPE STREET will be relocated 1.5m south-eastward, parallel to the existing kerb-line, to accommodate the new segregated contraflow cycle lane; (b) in LOWER ROAD south-west side remove a total of 115m existing ‘Pay by Phone’ parking (to be relocated to Cope Street and Rotherhithe Old Road) o/s Nos. 142 – 160 Lower Road (48m) and o/s Nos. 166 – 194 Lower Road (67m); and (c) in ROTHERHITHE OLD ROAD north-east side add a total of 45.5m new 'shared-use' parking that operates Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 6:30 pm (‘Pay by Phone’ parking will have a max stay of 4 hours) o/s Nos. 41 to 55 Rotherhithe Old Road (23m), o/s No. 33 Rotherhithe Old Road (5.5m), o/s site known as Nos. 17 to 21 Rotherhithe Old Road (11.5m and 5.5m these bays will be an increased 2.5m in width).

5.

The effects of the (Free parking places, Loading places and Waiting, Loading and Stopping restrictions) Order would be:(a) remove an existing 10m in length loading only bay from the south-west side of LOWER ROAD o/s Nos. 162 – 166 Lower Road and relocate this by adding a new loading only place 10m in length in COPE STREET south-east side 6m south-west of the south-western kerb-line of Lower Road which would operate ‘at any time’ every day of the week (no maximum stay restriction); (b) (i) remove an existing 6.5m in length 'unlimited stay' Disabled Persons' parking place ('DPPP') in COPE STREET north-west side o/s Surdoc Social Club and relocate this by adding a new 6.5m in length 'unlimited stay' ‘DPPP’ opposite Surdoc Social Club, and (ii) in ROTHERHITHE OLD ROAD north-east side increase the bay length by 1m an existing 'unlimited stay' ‘DPPP’ o/s Nos. 41 to 55 Rotherhithe Old Road (new length 6.6m) and relocate an existing 'unlimited stay' ‘DPPP’ north-westward by 2m and increase the bay length by 1.5m and width by 0.5m (new length 6.6m and new width 2.5m) and located o/s site known as Nos. 17 to 21 Rotherhithe Old Road; (c) in COPE STREET north-west side on the side of No. 160 Lower Road (i) relocate an existing 6m in length free ‘solo motorcycles only’ parking place north-eastward by 8.5m and (ii) relocate an existing 8.5m in length free ‘short stay’ parking place south-westward by 6m – effectively swapping the locations of these two existing parking places – these bays will be relocated 1.5m southeastward, parallel to the existing kerb-line, to accommodate the new segregated contraflow cycle lane; (d) in ROTHERHITHE OLD ROAD (i) remove a total of 47m existing ‘timed’ waiting restrictions (single yellow lines ‘SYLs’) on the north-east side to accommodate new parking, and (ii) add 4.5m new SYLs (operating Monday – Friday 8.00 am to 6.30 pm) south-west side o/s Nos. 46/80 and 48/82 Rotherhithe Old Road; (e) convert existing SYLs to new ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions (double yellow lines ‘DYLs’) in ROTHERHITHE OLD ROAD north-east side 5m opposite Nos. 44/78 and 46/80 Rotherhithe Old Road and 10m o/s No. 33 Rotherhithe Old Road; (f) add 5m of new DYLs in ROTHERHITHE OLD ROAD north-east side opposite Nos. 46/80 and 48/82 Rotherhithe Old Road; (g) add new 'at any time' loading restrictions (double kerb blips ‘DKBs’) on existing DYLs at the junction of COPE STREET and ROTHERHITHE OLD ROAD - a total on both sides of 13m in COPE STREET and a total of 11m in ROTHERHITHE OLD ROAD on the north-east side; (h) in COPE STREET (i) on the north-west side remove a total of 12m existing DYLs, and remove a total of 70m of existing DYLs with contiguous DKBs on the north-west side (9.5m) and on the southeast side (60.5m) to accommodate all the parking changes, and (ii) south-east side remove a total of 14.5m existing DKBs (leaving just the existing DYLs) 15.5m and 25m north-east of the northeastern kerb-line of Rotherhithe Old Road (8.5m and 6m respectively); (i) add new DYLs with contiguous DKBs in LOWER ROAD south-west side o/s Nos. 140 – 146 Lower Road (15m), o/s Nos. 156 – 160 Lower Road (15m), o/s Nos. 162 – 168 Lower Road (14.5m), and o/s Nos. 192 – 194 Lower Road (5m); (j) add new DYLs with contiguous ‘timed' loading restrictions (single kerb blips ‘SKBs’) which would prohibit loading between Monday – Friday 7.00 am to 10.00 am and 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm in LOWER ROAD south-west side o/s Nos. 148 – 156 Lower Road (20m) and o/s Nos. 170 – 192 Lower Road (59.5m); (k) amend existing DYLs with contiguous DKBs at the junction of COPE STREET and LOWER ROAD to accommodate a new kerb-line build-out in COPE STREET at this junction; (l) in COPE STREET on the north-west side between a point 4m north-east of the north-eastern kerb-line of Rotherhithe Old Road and a point 21.5m south-west of the south-western kerb-line of Lower Road relocate any existing DYLs and DYLs with contiguous DKBs (3 separate lengths) 1.5m south-eastward, parallel to the existing kerb-line, to accommodate the new segregated contraflow cycle lane; and (m) the Council will also make a change to existing ‘SYLs’ on both sides of ROTHERHITHE OLD ROAD in the map-based schedule of the Traffic Management Orders as an administrative exercise to set the operating hours to match the existing CPZ ‘N’ (Monday – Friday 8.00 am to 6.30 pm) - please note that there will be no physical changes to the street for this change.

NOTES: (1) ‘permit’ refers to parking places for holders of valid parking permits within the Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) listed; ‘pay’ refers to parking where ‘Pay by Phone’ paid ticket holders are permitted to park within the permitted hours. (2) ‘at any time’ means at all hours on every day of the week. (3) ‘SYLs’ refer to timed waiting restrictions, ‘DYLs’ refer to 'at any time' waiting restrictions, and ‘DKBs’ refer to 'at any time' loading restrictions. (4) ‘stop and shop’ parking place sessions must be registered with the Council’s ‘Pay by Phone’ provider to obtain the 30 mins free of charge parking in addition to a longer charged-for stay. The ‘Pay by Phone’ provider will calculate the total parking charge for the parking session payable automatically upon registering. (5) ‘DPPP’ refers to Disabled Persons’ parking places which may only be used by vehicles displaying a valid Disabled Persons’ 'blue badge'. (6) All measurements are in metres ‘m’ and are approximate. (6) Parking charges are listed on www.southwark.gov.uk/parking

6.

For more information about these proposals please contact Coco Mak of the Council's Highways – Transport Projects team Highways@southwark.gov.uk.

7.

Copies of the supporting documents (this Notice, the proposed Orders, and a statement of Southwark Council's reasons for making the Order) may be found online at https://consultation.appyway.com/southwark; and paper or digital copies of a plan showing the location and effect of the Orders and the supporting documents may be requested by emailing traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk, or inspected by appointment only at: Highways, Southwark Council, Environment, Sustainability and Leisure, 3rd floor hub 2, 160 Tooley Street, London SE1 2QH - from the date of this Notice until the end of a period of six weeks from the date on which the Orders are made. Email traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk (or call 077 3132 4742) for booking details.

8.

Anyone wishing to make any representations either for or to object to any of the proposals, may use our consultation portal at https://consultation.appyway.com/southwark; or send a statement in writing to: Traffic Order Consultations, Highways, Southwark Council, Environment, Sustainability & Leisure, P.O. Box 64529, London SE1P 5LX or traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk quoting reference ‘TMO2526013 Lower Rd Congestion Relief’ by 4 September 2025. Please note that if you wish to object to this proposal you must state the grounds on which your objection is made.

9.

Under requirements of current access to information legislation, any letter, form or e-mail sent to the Council in response to this Notice may be subject to publication or disclosure, or both, including communication to other persons affected.

Dated 31 July 2025 Steven Grayer Interim Head of Service - Highways, Environment, Sustainability & Leisure

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Thursday, July 31st 2025

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK SCHOOL STREETS 25/26 SUMMER PROGRAMME The London Borough of Southwark (Pedestrian and cycle zones) (Albion Primary School) (No. 2) Traffic Order 202* The London Borough of Southwark (Pedestrian and cycle zones) (Alleyn's Junior School) (No. 2) Traffic Order 202* The London Borough of Southwark (Pedestrian and cycle zones) (Rye Oak Primary School) (No. 2) Traffic Order 202* The London Borough of Southwark (Pedestrian and cycle zones) (St James' CE Primary School) (No. 2) Traffic Order 202* The London Borough of Southwark (Pedestrian and cycle zones) (Surrey Square Primary School) (No. 2) Traffic Order 202* 1.

Southwark Council hereby GIVES NOTICE that it proposes to make the above Orders under sections 6 and 124 of and Part IV of Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended.

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The effects of the Orders would be to update existing ‘school street’ pedestrian and cycle zones - a provision of active travel measures to encourage road safety and improve air quality in the areas surrounding primary schools, as part of the Council’s School Streets Programme.

All motor vehicles, except permit holders for each zone, would be prohibited from entering or proceeding in the designated ‘school street’ pedestrian and cycle zones, as listed below, during the times listed for each ‘school street’ pedestrian and cycle zone. All ‘school street’ pedestrian and cycle zones would operate Monday to Friday, during school term time, as determined by each school. (a) CLACK STREET, in the vicinity of Albion Primary School All motor vehicles except ‘SC31’ permit holders would be prohibited from entering or proceeding in Clack Street between 8.30 am and 9.30 am and between 3.00 pm and 4.00 pm; (b) HILLSBORO ROAD, in the vicinity of Alleyn’s Junior School All motor vehicles except ‘SC14’ permit holders would be prohibited from entering or proceeding in Hillsboro Road between 8.00 am and 8.45 am and between 3.15 pm and 5.00 pm; (c) OLD JAMES STREET, in the vicinity of Rye Oak Primary School All motor vehicles except ‘SC30’ permit holders would be prohibited from entering or proceeding in Old James Street between 8.15 am and 9.15 am and between 3.00 pm and 4.00 pm; (d) ALEXIS STREET and LINSEY STREET, in the vicinity of St James' CE Primary School All motor vehicles except ‘SC16’ permit holders would be prohibited from entering or proceeding in the part of Alexis Street which lies between the south-western kerb-line of Macks Road (which includes the entirety of Linsey Street) between 8.30 am and 9.00 am and between 3.00 pm and 3.30 pm; and (e) SURREY SQUARE, in the vicinity of Surrey Square Primary School All motor vehicles except ‘SC22’ permit holders would be prohibited from entering or proceeding in the part of Surrey Square which lies between the south-western kerb-line of Flinton Street and the north-eastern kerb-line of Alvey Street between 8.30 am and 9.30 am and between 3.00 pm and 4.00 pm.

Permits allowing vehicles to enter the ‘school streets’ pedestrian and cycle zones described above would be available to residents of premises located within the zone, to registered carers or residents of premises located within the zone, to disabled person’s blue badge holders who are school staff, carers or dropping off and/or collecting pupils to the school and to SEND vehicles, by application to the Council. Exemptions would also apply in respect of emergency service vehicles.

Please note that all measurements are in metres and are approximate.

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For more information about these proposals please contact Maryam Brian-Akinlade of the Council's Highways – Transport Projects team Highways@southwark.gov.uk.

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Copies of the supporting documents (this Notice, the proposed Orders, and a statement of Southwark Council's reasons for making the Orders) and paper or digital copies of plans showing the location and effect of the Orders may be requested by emailing traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk, or inspected by appointment only at: Highways, Southwark Council, Environment, Sustainability and Leisure, 3rd floor hub 2, 160 Tooley Street, London SE1 2QH - from the date of this Notice until the end of a period of six weeks from the date on which the Orders are made. Email traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk (or call 077 3132 4742) for booking details.

5.

Anyone wishing to make any representations either for or to object to any of the proposals, may send a statement in writing to traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk, or Traffic Order Consultations, Highways, Southwark Council, Environment, Sustainability & Leisure, P.O. Box 64529, London SE1P 5LX quoting reference ‘TMO2526-014 School Streets 2526 summer’ by 28 August 2025. Please note that if you wish to object to this proposal you must state the grounds on which your objection is made.

6.

Under requirements of current access to information legislation, any letter, form or e-mail sent to the Council in response to this Notice may be subject to publication or disclosure, or both, including communication to other persons affected.

Dated 31 July 2025 Steven Grayer Interim Head of Service - Highways, Environment, Sustainability & Leisure

Transport for London Public Notice ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 THE A3 GLA ROAD (BOROUGH HIGH STREET, LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK) (TEMPORARY BANNED TURN AND PROHIBITION OF STOPPING) ORDER 2025 1. Transport for London hereby gives notice that it intends to make the above named Trafc Order under section 14(1) of the Road Trafc Regulation Act 1984 for the purpose specied in paragraph 2. The effect of the Order is summarised in paragraph 3.

2. The purpose of the Order is to enable water mains repair works to take place at A3 Borough High Street in the London Borough of Southwark.

3. The effect of the Order will be to prohibit any vehicle from: (1) turning right into Southwark Street from Borough High Street; (2) stopping in the Taxi only Bay outside No.1 Southwark Street.

The Order will be effective at certain times from 10.00 PM on the 8th August 2025 until 5.00 AM on the 11th August 2025 or when the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. The prohibition will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall from time to time be indicated by trafc signs.

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

5. At such times as the prohibitions are in force alternative routes will be indicated by trafc signs via Borough High Street, Newington Causeway, St George’s Road, Westminster Bridge Road, Addington Street, York Road and Stamford Street to normal route of travel. for local buses and pedal cycles via Borough High Street, Marshalsea Road, Southwark Bridge Road and Southwark Street to normal route of travel.

Dated this 31st day of July 2025 Andrew Ulph Co-ordination Manager, Transport for London Palestra, 197 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ

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SURREY MAIDEN CHAMPS!

Grace Harris fired 63 off 33 balls

By Jon Batham at the Kia Oval GRACE HARRIS’S sparkling 63 from 33 balls led Surrey to a five-wicket win over the Bears as they became the inaugural Vitality Blast Women’s champions in front of their home fans at the Kia Oval at the weekend.

The Australian all-rounder grabbed hold of a final which needed a heroine, striking two sixes and seven fours to steer the home side to victory.

Fittingly, Southwark-born Kira Chathli, who watched her heroes here as a child, made the winning hit with 20 balls to spare. Amu Surenkumar and Emily Arlott took two wickets apiece.

Earlier, The Bears struggled to build partnerships with player of the match from the semi-final Issy Wong top scoring with 31 and Laura Harris Sister of Grace a typically ferocious 25 from eleven. Phoebe Franklin was the pick of the Surrey attack with 2-16, while two superb runouts helped to further restrict the Bears.

Meg Austin caressed the first ball of the innings for four only for Alexa Stonehouse to bowl her with an in-swinger.

Davina Perrin’s miserable day with the bat was completed when Capsey castled her for nought and it was hero of the eliminator Issy Wong who gave the powerplay momentum with four boundaries and a five from an overthrow.

Stonehouse ended her fun with another ball that hit the stumps and Sterre Kalis was run out by a magnificent throw from the deep by Ryana MacDonald-Gay. Natasha Wraith played nicely for 23 but she and Surenkumar fell in the space of four balls, the latter to a lightning quick stumping by Kira Chathli off Franklin.

Laura Harris, was dropped early on and went on the offensive, twice clearing the ropes. Three other boundaries took the Australian to 25, but going for another big hit off Dani Gregory she found the hands of Franklin in the deep.

Franklin removed the dangerous Emily Arlott too, but Millie Taylor (20 not out) marshalled the tail, leaving Surrey 154 for the title.

Surrey’s chase suffered an early setback when Danni Wyatt-Hodge, prolific in the competition, lost the chance to be leading run-scorer as she holed out in the deep.

Skipper Bryony Smith swept and pulled

Southwark-born Kira Chathli made the winning hit with 20 balls to spare Surrey opener Dom Sibley

strongly, but fell to the last ball of the powerplay from Surenkumar and when Wraith whipped off the bails to stump Capsey off Hannah Baker, Surrey were floundering at 42-3.

Three Sophia Dunkley boundaries from Millie Taylor’s opening over raised hopes for the side playing on their home ground and the England international hit Baker back over her head for six in the next.

That was as good as it got for Dunkley who overbalanced trying to hit Surenkumar over the top, Wraith’s fast hands doing the rest.

Grace Harris though took up the baton to play the match-defining innings, driving fours cleanly through cover and mid-off.

Emily Arlott was dispatched to the sightscreen for six and swept for four, but Paige Scholfield perished in the deep trying to imitate the shot to give the bears renewed hope.

Harris though remained to reach 50 at a strike rate of 200, before clubbing Taylor into the seats at midwicket as Surrey scampered home.

"Sometimes it is harder to chase 140 than 160 because you think if you just knock it around, you'll just get the runs, whereas with 160 you have to go to

pick up a boundary an over,” Harris said.

“Teams can get too complacent with 140 and I've been involved in a team which has done that before chasing 120 in a final with the heat ands we lost to Adelaide Strikers because we just knocked it about and didn't really take the game on.

"So it was fantastic to make sure we stayed with that run chase. Fair play to the girls on what was a very good squad effort.

"It was a fairly nice wicket, so our bowlers did very well to set up that game.

"I was a little bit nervous (When her sister Laura Harris was teeing off). I was thinking at long-off just hit it down

someone else's throat. You want her to do well and it's not like I would have hashed the job but if I'd caught it I would have been a little bit disappointed.

"I'm happy she got out when she did because it could have been a 180-chase if she'd hung on.

"I think Phoebe has genuinely been our player of the season. Each game she's either taken a crucial wicket or hit 20 off ten at the back end and given us a bit of momentum in lower scoring games. In any other team she would bat a lot higher and get a lot more opportunity than what she does, but when given the opportunity, she is definitely a player that's taken it. She

has done so well in this T20 tournament and I have been rather impressed with her skill set. It's not just the fact she can hit a line and a length, it is the fact she can bowl slower balls as well or come up with a Yorker when required. Then at the back end with the bat she fully owns her scoring shots.

"I probably get more nervous on the side-lines than I do out in the middle.

When I am in the centre I'm like 'This is good fun. How good is it to get a chance to bat. Sitting on the side-lines I say to our group alright introverts you are going to have to leave because I've got to chat or I'm going to find this day tough."

minute later secured the points for Ajay Ashanike’s beaten play-off finalists last season.

The Fish finally made the breakthrough when Echem, on his debut, cut in and shrugged off his marker before placing the ball wide of the goalkeeper and into the bottom corner.

Just after the restart, Kesna Clarke went down the right and outpaced his opponent before sending in a low cross that found Bakare as he nipped in ahead of the defender, took one touch and then rifled home from twelve yards.

Clarke almost added a third but was denied by the visiting

goalkeeper.

The Fish relatively comfortably saw the game out, with Conor Darwish and Don Macaulay first to everything in defence.

Fisher host Camberley Town in the FA Cup extra preliminary round on Saturday. Kick-off at St Paul’s in Rotherhithe is 3pm.

Southwark Aquatics help propel borough to top-ten finish

By Sports Reporter SOUTHWARK AQUATICS Swim Club provided ten of the thirteen athletes who represented Southwark Borough in the London Youth Games Aquathlon event at the London Aquatic Centre on June 29.

The event, a combined swim and run, was attended by over 275 young athletes from Years 7-11, representing

Fisher double starts season with a win

27 boroughs.

Southwark Aquatics athletes helped propel Southwark Borough to a seventh-place place finish, with strong finishes across board.

Particularly notable results from the Southwark team included Ella Driver with a fifth-place finish in Yr 9 females, Noah Lansing (pictured far right) with a fifth-place finish in Yr 10 males and Tehila Choy with a sixth-place finish in Yr 11 females.

By John Kelly FISHER STRUCK twice late on to start their SCEFL Premier Division season with a 2-0 win at Tunbridge Wells on Saturday.

Chibueze Echem in the 78th minute and Kelvin Bakare just a

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LENNY OPTIMISTIC HEADING INTO SEASON

Ryan Leonard and Mihailo Ivanovic celebrate after the Serbian striker scores in the Lions' 3-0 pre-season friendly win over AFC Wimbledon on July 22, 2025

Ryan Leonard on why Millwall need to build on last season's success

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By Will Scott RYAN LEONARD hopes Millwall can carry their strong finish from last season into the upcoming campaign.

The Lions won five games in six as they reeled in the play-off chasing pack, before falling just short on the final day of the season away at Burnley, losing 3-1 at Turf Moor.

As a result, Millwall finished just two points outside the top six, after being dangerously close to being dragged into a relegation battle when Alex Neil was appointed Lions boss on December 30, 2024.

When asked by this paper if he was optimistic heading into the season,

Millwall's vice-captain Leonard said, "Yeah, of course you have to be. It’s a season where we want to build on last year. We ended the season really strongly last year, and we obviously just missed out.

"But we need to continue what we did last year and build on it from there, and I think it's shown in pre-season. We've tried to do that, and we'll continue to try and do that."

Neil's first full pre-season with his squad is in full swing, and the Scotsman has been implementing tactical ideas he had little time to instill during the hectic Championship schedule in his first five months in charge.

"The gaffer is big on shape, he's big on how we want to play, and we've been working really hard on that," Leonard

said. "We've been doing a lot of stuff to work on how we can hurt the opposition.

"I think it’s shown in pre-season, we've scored some really good goals, and we've been good at the back so far as well. So it's been a really enjoyable pre-season.

"It's been tough, but it's been one that we kind of worked hard on. A lot of tactics, a lot of fitness and, like you say, we've got two more friendlies to go, and then we're ready to go really, can't come quick enough now."

Millwall's attacking combinations were evident in the Lions' 2-1 friendly win against Bromley on Saturday, July 26, with Neil's side scoring two well-worked goals finished by Mihailo Ivanovic and Ra'ees Bangura-Williams against the League Two side.

"It was a good run out. It was nice to

Millwall boss satisfied with Bromley win

By Fergus Sowrey at Hayes Lane MILLWALL BOSS Alex Neil was satisfied with his side’s performance in their 2-1 win over Bromley on Saturday, July 26.

Goals from Ra’ees Bangura-Williams and Mihailo Ivanovic secured victory for the Lions over the League Two outfit, as Millwall stepped up their preparations for the 2025-26 campaign.

“I thought we were the dominant side in the game,” Neil told this paper. “First half, we created probably four or five good opportunities.

“Right towards the end of the first half, they had a shot that the keeper saved for us, they had a header from a set-play, they had a corner which was deflected.

So I thought the last two minutes of the first half, they got a little bit of momentum behind the ball.

“But all in all, we probably should have taken the lead in the first half. We didn’t, and it was just really a case of being patient and making sure we try and take the next opportunity that comes our way.

“We scored two very similar goals, we got down the sides of them, cut it back and managed to finish. And that sort of settled the game for us, we’re a bit calmer at that point.”

Neil, however, did admit that Bromley caused Millwall problems late on, following a lengthy stoppage for Ravens defender Carl Jenkinson’s injury.

Neil said: “Bromley were a bit more physical in the last 30 minutes. We

didn’t cope as well as we had done.

“They get a set-play, which is a bit scrappy from our perspective, we didn’t deal with it well enough, and it got a little bit messy towards the end.

“I thought the pitch started to dry up.

The pitch has been left a little bit longer [in grass length], I think, than what it would normally be. But all in all, good exercise, a good test for us, and we came through it well.”

Millwall: 4-4-2: Crocombe (Benda, 62); Crama, Tanganga, Cooper (Harding, 46), Leonard; Cundle (Luongo, 62), Neghli (Bangura-Williams, 46), De Norre, Azeez (Emakhu, 62; Matthews, 81); Ivanovic (Howland, 81), Coburn (Langstaff, 62).

Unused Substitutes: Evans, Mayor,

come to one of the local games as well, which is nice to see a lot of fans turn out," Leonard said. "[We scored] two good goals.

Disappointed with the goal we conceded, but this is pre-season – we're here to improve, we're here to get fit, and it's good to win the game and get some minutes."

Leonard, typically a right-back, started on the left against the Ravens due to injuries, a position he filled in at a couple of times last season.

"We've got a couple of injuries, and for me it's just to try and fill in when I can and try and help the team," Leonard said.

"It's enjoyable, to be fair, it's a different position for me. Played most positions now, but it's one where you see a different side of the game. You can cut in and try and help in that way.

"The manager has got his ideas, and we're working on a few things. The aim is just to be ready for two weeks today, Norwich. So, as long as we're ready and raring to go for then that's all that matters."

It has been more than a month since Millwall returned for pre-season training in late June, a period that included a week-long training camp in Murcia, Spain, and Leonard thinks the mood in the dressing room is positive ahead of the Lions' season opener away at Norwich City on August 9.

"We've signed a few players, we've kept hold of a lot of players from last year, which is really good," Leonard said.

"We've got a really good group at the moment. We went to Spain last week, which was a real good team bonding for the week, and we had some fun out there.

And like you say, it's just getting the lads fit, getting the lads minutes.

"We just try and continue to show what Millwall is. It’s a football club, it's a familyrun club, and it's something that we kind of try and push, and we try and strive towards that and keep it going."

Millwall have now made six signings this summer transfer window: Josh Coburn, Zak Sturge, Max Crocombe, Massimo Luongo, and Alfie Doughty on permanent deals, and goalkeeper Steven Benda on loan.

"I think they add quality; you've got a couple of lads coming back from injury as well, which will feel like new signings this year," Leonard said. "They add quality at the top of the pitch, and they're good lads.

"The main thing is we've got good lads, and we've got really good players. And I think if we continue to have that mix, it's only going to strive us forward as the season goes on."

A key part of fully integrating into Millwall's squad is singing a song for the rest of the squad, although Leonard was not impressed by the musical talent on display.

"We had a few on tour, a few too many," Leonard said. "It was a terrible standard to be honest, so me and Coops [captain Jake Cooper], we cut it short at one point.

"Max [Crocombe] was good, Max the keeper was really good. But other than that, all the young lads, it was not great."

What did Crocombe sing that impressed Leonard so much?

"Ain’t no mountain high enough, I think," Leonard said. "It was a good standard.

"It's good just to get that team spirit and team bonding together, and just to get the lads all talking on the same hymn sheet type of thing, really.

"So yeah, we’ve got some really good lads, and we've enjoyed it."

Ra’ees Bangura-Williams celebrates after scoring against Bromley

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MILLWALL HIT SUTTON FOR SIX

Macaulay Langstaff curls in the opener

Alex Neil: Sutton win was ‘really pleasing’

By Will Scott ALEX NEIL called Millwall's performance in their 6-2 friendly win against Sutton United on Tuesday, July 29, "really pleasing".

Sutton United - 2 Millwall - 6 (Nadesan 25’, 60’) (Langstaff 11’, 16’, 23’, Emakhu 50’, 70’, Coburn 83’)

Date: Tuesday 29 July 2025 Man of the Match: Macaulay Langstaff Referee: Harrison Blair Attendance: 1,860 (785 away)

By Will Scott at Gander Green Lane MACAULAY LANGSTAFF scored a hat-trick and Aidomo Emakhu grabbed a brace as Millwall beat National League side Sutton United 6-2 in a pre-season friendly at Gander Green Lane on Tuesday, July 29.

Millwall were heavily rotated with a number of first-team regulars being rested, but still got out to a quick start, with Langstaff scoring all three of his goals in the first 23 minutes of the match.

Sutton pulled one back through Ashley Nadesan on the cusp of halftime before Emakhu, who had several opportunities to score in the first half, restored the deficit to three goals early in the second half.

Nadesan scored again in the 60th minute to threaten a close game, but goals by Emakhu and Josh Coburn late on ensured Millwall left south-west London with an emphatic mid-week victory.

Lions fans got their first glimpse of their latest signing Alfie Doughty, who started at left-back and put in a number of excellent balls into the box, while fellow summer signings Massimo

Macaulay Langstaff scores a 23-minute hat-trick as Lions rout U’s in pre-season friendly Luongo and Steven Benda also made the starting eleven.

Despite the match's friendly status, it was an intense affair from the off, with both sides playing direct and often attempting to play it over the top of the other team's back line.

Millwall broke the deadlock in the eleventh minute after one of the several balls in behind finally came to fruition.

Doughty played Langstaff in, and the striker made no mistake, calmly placing the ball past Jack Sims.

Langstaff had his second five minutes later. Femi Azeez again aimed a corner towards Jake Cooper at the back of the box, who headed the ball into a crowded area of the box. The ball pinballed around before it fell to Langstaff, whose swivelled volley somehow found the back of the net from a tight angle.

He completed his hat-trick in the 23rd minute, capitalising on a poor attempt to play out from the back by Sutton and seizing on a loose ball, before finishing well into the bottom corner.

In what was quickly becoming a goalfest, Sutton United pulled one back just four minutes later. Kane Crichlow stole the ball off of Wes Harding before curling it into Ashley Nadesan's path with the outside of his boot. The striker

capitalised on a defensive mishap to tap it past Steven Benda in the Millwall net.

Sutton continued to show plenty of intent and caused Millwall problems as the half went on. In the 37th minute, Sutton won the ball high up the pitch, and Crichlow managed to work it to Nadesan, whose effort from a tight angle was deflected just wide. From the resulting set-piece, Lewis Simper forced out a low save from Benda after a long-range effort.

The U's continued to threaten after the break, with David Ogbonna hitting the post after a darting run through Millwall's defence.

The Lions, however, restored their three-goal advantage in the 50th minute after Aidomo Emakhu got in behind Sutton right-back Will Tizzard and beat him for pace, before curling the ball past Sims and into the bottom corner of the net.

Three minutes later, substitute Camiel Neghli drove forward before cutting it back to Langstaff, and the striker's drilled strike was deflected over the bar.

Sutton reduced the deficit again in the 60th minute, after a long throw bounced through the penalty box before being poked home by Nadesan.

Neil introduced another four substitutes off the bench shortly after, and the game maintained its manic intensity.

Ten minutes later, Emakhu had his second, taking advantage of another misplaced pass around the back by Sutton. The ball fell to the Irishman on the left flank, and he cut back inside before curling the ball through the legs of a U's defender and into the back of the net.

The game continued at a relentless pace, and Sutton should have had a third in the 77th minute when the ball was lofted into the box, but Henri Sandat somehow headed past the post from just yards out.

Millwall scored their sixth in the 83rd minute after centre-back Kamarl Grant stormed the midfield, before slipping in Coburn, who rounded the goalkeeper and tapped the ball into the empty net.

Bromley on Saturday, July 26, before both started against Sutton United on Tuesday, July 29.

Luongo, 32, agreed a one-year deal with the club following a trial spell where he featured in friendlies against Crystal Palace, Northampton Town and Elche, the latter two in the Lions’ training camp in Murcia.

The Australian international joined the club following his release by Ipswich Town, where he spent two and a half seasons and helped them secure promotion to the Premier

League in the 2023-24 campaign.

Luongo has made 414 club appearances, scoring 34 goals, across spells at Swindon Town, Queens Park Rangers, Sheffield United and Ipswich.

He also has six goals in 45 appearances for Australia.

Benda is the second goalkeeper to join the Lions this summer following the addition of Max Crocombe, with the club needing to recruit two experienced showstoppers with last season’s number one Lukas Jensen

out with an Achilles injury and after Liam Roberts’ departure to Mansfield Town.

Benda has Championship experience with Swansea City – where he worked with Millwall goalkeeper coach Dean Thornton – and Peterborough United.

He has made four cup appearances for Fulham.

Benda, Crocombe and George Evans are set to fight it out to start the first game of the season at Norwich City on August 9.

Millwall: 4-2-3-1: Benda; Harding, Grant, Cooper (Drake 60), Doughty (Mayor 60); Mitchell (Lamptey 46), Luongo; Azeez (Neghli 46), BanguraWilliams (Matthews 60), Emakhu; Langstaff (Coburn 60) Unused Substitutes: Crocombe, Evans, Baker, Massey, Howland.

Millwall sign experienced duo Luongo and Benda

By Will Scott MILLWALL HAVE confirmed the signings of midfielder Massimo Luongo on a free transfer and goalkeeper Steven Benda on loan.

The duo were officially announced by the club on Thursday, July 24, becoming the Lions fourth and fifth signing of the summer transfer window.

Both were substituted on during Millwall’s 2-1 friendly win over

The Lions got off to a quick start, with Macaulay Langstaff scoring a twelve-minute hat-trick as Millwall led 3-0 after 23 minutes.

Sutton pulled a goal back shortly after through Ashley Nadesan, and threatened Steven Benda's goal a few times in the final stages of the first half, before Aidomo Emakhu restored the Lions three-goal lead five minutes into the second half.

Nadesan poked home another goal in the 60th minute, but Millwall were soon out of sight after Emakhu scored his second, and substitute Josh Coburn rounded U's keeper late on to bag the Lions' sixth.

Neil thought his side did well in a potentially tricky fixture.

"Really pleasing," Neil told this paper. "To score six goals is always pleasing.

"If you look at some of Sutton's results, they've been really good over the course of the pre-season.

So they're not an easy team to beat. Particularly here, it's a tight pitch.

"We knew they were going to play a back five, the spaces were going to be down the side, so that's why we went with Femi [Azeez] and Aidomo [Emakhu] in terms of trying to stretch them and get them behind them, which we did really well.

"For the first 35 minutes, we were terrific, I thought we were really good. And then I thought when they scored, the goal was disappointing. We gave the ball away cheaply. We don't defend the next sort of phase well enough.

"Then it became a little bit scrappy. It became a bit set-piecey right before half-time. Then we started the second half brightly, got the next goal. Then it was a little bit messy. We made a few changes.

They made a few changes. The goal we conceded was really poor.

"I thought for five minutes, they looked more threatening than we did, just in terms of pressure and throw-ins and corners and free kicks. But, thankfully, we then wrestled back control, got the next goal, and then from there, we went on and comfortably won the game."

Neil was keen to praise Langstaff, who had previously yet to score this pre-season and had a goal ruled out against Elche.

“I think he's deserved more goals across pre-season,” Neil said. “I think he's been a bit unfortunate.

Maybe a lack of composure in just a certain couple of moments, or at times maybe not selecting the right finish. But I thought tonight, he got the goals that he deserved, and that was really pleasing for him.”

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SURREY MAIDEN CHAMPS! FOUR of Millwall's fixtures have been rescheduled

Alfie Doughty is capable of playing along the left flank as well as on the right wing

By Will Scott MILLWALL WILL now host Preston North End on Saturday, November 8, at the earlier kick off time of 12:30pm, and the match will be broadcast on Sky Sports+.

MILLWALL LAND LUTON STAR Lions sign ‘Millwall fan’ Alfie Doughty, who recorded eight assists in sole Premier League campaign

By Will Scott MILLWALL HAVE signed versatile left-sided player Alfie Doughty from Luton Town for an undisclosed fee.

The 25-year-old has signed a longterm deal with the Lions and will wear number 14.

Doughty, who supports the club, made his first appearance for Millwall in their 6-2 friendly win against Sutton United on Tuesday, July 29, and set up Macaulay Langstaff’s opener with a curled ball over the top.

When asked by this paper about his signing after the game, Lions boss Alex Neil said: “What he does is he covers a few positions for us.

“He's got real quality in his left foot.

You can see that with his pass for Macca for the first goal. He's got great setpiece delivery. He'll be a real asset for us whether we use him at left-back, left wing, right wing. So I think from that perspective, it gives us good options.”

Doughty’s ability to whip in a cross complements Millwall’s physical and aerially dominant striking duo of Josh Coburn and Mihailo Ivanovic.

“It's not by accident that he's been brought in,” Neil said. “We've looked at having good targets in the middle of the box and making sure we've got quality supply and crosses coming in there.

Alfie will certainly help that respect.”

Doughty came through Charlton

Athletic's youth academy before moving to Stoke City in January 2021.

He joined Luton for an undisclosed fee in the summer of 2022 following a loan spell at Cardiff City, and went on to become an integral part of the side that secured promotion to the top flight, scoring two goals and assisting seven in 35 league appearances.

He impressed in his debut season in the Premier League, recording ten goal contributions as he appeared in all but one of the Hatters' league games.

Doughty finished his Luton career having scored six goals and recorded eighteen assists in 102 appearances.

Millwall's Director of Football, Steve Gallen, told the club's website: "I am

really pleased we could get this deal done. Alfie is a player I've known for a long time, from when we were both at Charlton. Even as recently as a year ago, there was Premier League interest in him, no doubt due to his versatility and ability both on and off the ball."

Gallen added, "He is an exciting footballer, and a Millwall fan, which has helped speed up the process, as he really wanted to join the club, which is an important factor when speaking to these players."

"I'm sure that he will be a fantastic addition to the squad, and I expect that he will suit our style of play and help his teammates with his contribution to the side."

Later that month, the Lions will face Sheffield Wednesday at The Den on Wednesday, November 26, instead of Tuesday, November 25, due to The Owls' fixture against rivals Sheffield United being moved for television broadcast. The game will kick off at 7:45 pm.

Millwall's away fixture against Blackburn Rovers on Saturday, December 20, will also kick-off earlier at 12:30, and will be shown on Sky Sports+.

The Boxing Day match against Ipswich Town will kick-off earlier at 1pm, following an agreement between the two clubs.

The Lions' trip to Loftus Road to take on Queens Park Rangers on Saturday, October 18 had previously been moved to the earlier kick off time (12:30 pm) and will now be broadcast on Sky Sports Football.

Millwall learn Carabao Cup opponents

By Will Scott MILLWALL WILL travel to face Newport County at Rodney Parade in the Carabao Cup First Round on Tuesday, August 12, with the match kicking off at 7:30pm.

The Exiles beat Barnet on penalties in the preliminary round last night, with the match finishing 2-2 and the Welsh side emerging 4-2 victors in the shootout.

Newport currently play in League Two after narrowly avoiding relegation last season, with the Exiles finishing in 22nd.

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