Southwark News - March 13th 2025

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WHAT IS ‘THE MODERN COCKNEY’?

EIGHTY YEARS AFTER LAST WW2 BOMB IN BERMONDSEY KILLED THREE PRIESTS Page 4 MILLWALL

‘WE WANT COBURN TO STAY’ THE GIRLS’ TEAM THAT DOESN’T KEEP SCORE See page 15

CAN YOU HELP? Elephant Elep hant student at centre of the biggest rape case in UK history

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TUBE TOWERS WILL INCLUDE 44 NEW COUNCIL HOMES

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Council to change the way it allocates housing

Contents NEWS Pages 2-16 OPINION Pages 18-19

By Issy Clarke

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SOUTHWARK COUNCIL has begun consulting on changes to the way it allocates council housing to help ensure homes go to people who need them most.

Pages 20-21 HISTORY Page 22

PUBLIC NOTICES

ROTHERHITHE POLICE OFFICERS ORDERED TO VACATE THEIR CANADA WATER BASE

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EXCLUSIVE

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SPORT Pages 29-32

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By Issy Clarke A POLICE presence in Rotherhithe hangs in the balance as officers have been told to vacate their current hub

by Southwark Council.

Confusion reigns about whether a police hub planned for the Canada Water masterplan will still go ahead - with even the local MP Neil Coyle left baffled, as the Met confirmed officers had been told by the council to leave the current patrol base at Seven Islands Leisure Centre on March 26.

They will be moving to Borough High Street, meaning the nearest police presence will be the station on Walworth Road.

The Leisure Centre is soon to be demolished after it was earmarked by the council for re-development for roughly 1,000 new homes in the next few years.

The 27,000-strong population of Rotherhithe and Surrey Docks is expected to increase dramatically with the construction of the Canada Water masterplan – double by some estimates, with accompanying concerns that this could lead to a spike in crime.

In recent years, many residents in Rotherhithe have reported rising levels of

anti social behaviour and phone snatching, particularly outside Canada Water station.

The Surrey Quays station revamp, due to be completed this year, will make the area an even busier transport hub.

The move to the former Southwark station on Borough High Street, which is closed to the public, places into sharp focus the future of a new police hub originally promised by British Land when the Canada Water Masterplan was approved, but which ultimately must be decided by the police.

British Land have offered the police new premises on the site, the latest of which was in Surrey Quays shopping centre following the news of the Leisure Centre’s closure.

Yet despite the willingness of the police to maintain a local presence, the Met said a “suitable location” had not been found.

In a letter sent to Neil Coyle and seen by the News, the Borough Commander, Superintendent Jim Brockway, agreed securing a local base would be “beneficial for both officers and the community”.

The Commander added he was “open to working with British Land and Southwark Council to identify feasible locations” but that any new site would need to meet the force’s IT and security needs.

But Coyle said while he believed the police were committed to staying in the local area, he “did not think they [have] MILLWALL NEWS

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Hundreds take to the streets over lack of affordable local homes

‘BASICS COST US THE GAME’

WHY ARE TOURISTS FLOCKING TO THE BLUE?

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THE MAN WHO TRIED TO KILL QUEEN ‘AS LITTLE AS TEN PER CENT VICTORIA

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EXCLUSIVE

AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN CANADA WATER’

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proactively sought an alternative site.”

He has offered to act as a “broker” between the police, the council and the developer, but said ultimately it was the police’s responsibility to find a new base.

In 2017, the Rotherhithe Police Station on Lower Road closed after 52 years and moved to a purpose-built base behind Seven Islands Leisure Centre as part of Met Police cuts. It meant Walworth was the only police station in the borough to have a front counter open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

A spokesperson for British Land said: “We understand the police have now decided to move the Officers back into Metropolitan Police Services premises as an interim solution, but we will keep in contact with them in case their circumstances change.

“We would welcome a Police Hub at Canada Water, working in partnership with the Canada Water Masterplan on-site operations team.”

A Rotherhithe Police spokesperson said: “Teams will now be located at Southwark Police Station to stay as closely connected to the community as possible until a more suitable location can be found.

“Conversations are ongoing with Southwark Council and local stakeholders to try to identify potential future base options.”

Last summer the council was threatened with legal action over its policy of directly allocating homes instead of putting them on the bidding system, following an exclusive News report in June which revealed the lack of properties to bid for on Southwark Homesearch At the time, the council claimed its ‘new annual lettings policy‘ (ALP) allowed it to offer a home to a person or family directly, alongside the bidding system.

However, there was little information on how people were being selected for these direct offers and the policy meant that those in the highest need on the waiting list were unable to bid at all.

The new proposals, which are being consulted on until June, include giving additional preference to young adults leaving the care of Southwark Council, and for applicants escaping domestic abuse.

The proposals would change the current Bands 1-4 to Bands A-E. They would also keep local lettings policies, with some proposed changes.

Since the council’s existing Housing Allocations Scheme was introduced in 2014, there has been an increase in demand for council homes in the borough as well as in the number of people struggling to afford to buy their own property.

There are currently 18,671 people on the housing waiting list in Southwark, and the average wait time for a threebedroom council home is five years.

For full details see the Southwark Council website. The plans are open for consultation until 1 June.

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There’s just no pressure’: The women’s football team that doesn’t keep score...

By Isabel Ramirez

L: Alicia Collymore, one of the team’s Vibe Protectors.

R: The team

A GROUP of women who meet every Wednesday in Rotherhithe to play football say they don’t keep score but ‘it works’.

Gals FC is a non-competitive recreational club for women with teams across London, Brighton and Ipswich. There are around 200 members - 70 per cent of whom have never played football before.

One of their founding teams is based in Rotherhithe at Bacon’s College Sports Centre. Since last summer, the group, made up of girls from across Southwark, has been playing every week. And no session, which consists of a warm-up, drills and a game with no score, is complete without their postgame pint at the Salt Quay pub.

After hearing briefly about what the club was all about, I half expected to cringe at anyone who thought taking the competitiveness out of football was a good idea.

Especially after hearing there were no coaches or referees - just what they call ‘Vibe Protectors’ (who make sure everyone is having fun without getting too competitive).

But I couldn’t have been more wrong.

On a trip down to the pitch on a Wednesday, it was clear the group of ‘gals’ who turn up are genuinely there to enjoy themselves. The nonjudgemental atmosphere is undeniable.

And there is freedom in not analysing every move.

Alicia Collymore, one of the team’s

Vibe Protectors, explained: “We play but we don’t keep score because it’s essentially just some time for the girls to have some fun and have a kickabout without too much pressure.

“There’s a lot of clubs out there - but there’s not many that have a lower entry bar.

She continued: “We want girls to come in and not worry if they trip over the ball. Not worry if they can’t score, but also have a good time if they do.”

One girl, Daisy Savedra, summed it up: “It’s just a laugh isn’t it.”

Daisy, who lives in Peckham, joined

last year and loves it.

“We’ve made a lot of really good friends,” she said. “It has got me really into fitness.”

On her first session she said she was really out of breath - but now goes to the gym more so she can ‘keep up.’

They hadn’t met each other before but now they are firm friends. This month, the girls are even heading to Krakow on holiday.

Although the bar for entry is beginner, Alicia said even people with experience join because it’s so fun.

So they’ve got a good atmosphere

an ignitable substance.

He is trained to identify the presence of up to 10 ignitable liquids, ranging from acetone to petrol, whether neat, evaporated, mixed or burnt.

Among the many notable incidents he attended were the Grenfell Tower fire, a serious fire in Tottenham that injured two firefighters and a murder investigation in New Malden. His keen nose made him instrumental in assisting fire investigators throughout his 12 years of service.

Now retired, Sherlock will enjoy a welldeserved rest at home with his handler Paul, who has cared for him throughout his career.

The Brigade’s agreement with the London Retired Police Dogs Trust (LRPD) will provide financial support for Sherlock in his golden years.

Sherlock’s handler, Group Commander Paul Osborne, said: “Following an illustrious and decorated career, Sherlock will be stepping down from LFB. He has been working at the Brigade for 12 years, and in that time has been influential in maintaining our dog handling capability way beyond his tenure as well as showing the other dogs the ropes.

“In dog years, Sherlock is 100 years old, so it’s only fitting for him to hang up his boots

now and take a well-earned break. He’ll enjoy a relaxed retirement filled with naps on the sofa, his favourite walks and plenty of belly rubs.

“As Sherlock embarks on this new chapter of his life, his contribution and achievements during his time within London Fire Brigade are testament to his dedication, expertise and unwavering service.”

The Brigade’s Fire Investigation team has two other skilled dogs, eight-yearold Simba and three-year-old Smokey, who remain in service continuing their dedicated work to communities both within and outside of the London Fire Brigade area.

On average, fire investigation dogs serve for around 10 years and undergo annual training refreshers to ensure their skills remain sharp.

down to a T. But why not just keep score and keep the non-toxic environment?

“But then, why keep score?” Alicia said.

“If it’s a non-toxic environment anyway who really cares what the score is?”

It’s a fair point. And just because it isn’t counted, it doesn’t mean there is no celebration.

Any goal scored triggered a wave of cheers - not from one side, but both. “We all celebrate so you still get that vibe of doing something good - you get a pat on the back,” Alicia continued.

“No one’s here to be super competitive, we’re here to have fun.”

“We accept all experience levels, as long as you know we’re not here to be competitive.”

Emma Skinner, who is 30 and lives in Camberwell, commented: “I was looking for a team in London, but all of them you had to try out and be really good. This one you just show up and there’s no commitment or league.”

“It’s very jokey and fun and not serious.

As a kid, I thought I hated football, but playing it as an adult I love it.”

She did mention after playing at Gals FC, she had thought about doing a more serious team too.

“Being competitive is a natural human response to scoring a goal - there’s also healthy competition,” she said.

Gals FC was started by best friends Lorne and Nora who were watching football at the pub and wanted to give it a go, despite never having played before.

The first club was in Whitechapel and it has been growing ever since.

Despite their radically different approach, it is hugely popular, with a waiting list to join most teams.

Co-founder Lorne Magill said: “We have a vision to become a household name in women’s recreational football across the UK.” As well as playing together every week, they recently played with Southwark Stars, a grassroots football club for adults with a learning disability. They are also playing a tournament this weekend.

To �ind out more about Gals FC and how to join a team near you, go to their galsfc. com

London Fire Brigade’s longest-serving fire dog retires aged ‘100’

By Isabel Ramirez

Working Cocker Spaniel Sherlock, born in 2012, joined the Brigade at just ten weeks old, showing a natural aptitude for his future role.

In 2013, Sherlock became a fully certified Fire Investigation dog, working alongside his handler, Group Commander Paul Osborne.

He is the Brigade’s longest-serving dog and has had an esteemed career.

From attending hundreds of incidents and meeting royalty to earning an Animal Hero Award and even publishing his own book, Sherlock’s achievements are nothing short of extraordinary.

In recent years, he transitioned into the role of Brigade ambassador, actively promoting fire safety and prevention at community events.

The Brigade selects its specialist fire investigation dogs at a young age, identifying candidates based on their strong drive to play. Sherlock underwent rigorous positive reinforcement training, which rewarded him with a tennis ball each time he detected

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LONDON FIRE Brigade’s longestserving fire investigation dog has officially retired after a distinguished 12-year career - 100 in doggy years.

Sherlock is 100 in dog years!

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BERMONDSEY CHURCH MARKS EIGHTY YEARS SINCE WORLD WAR TWO BOMB KILLED THREE OF ITS PARISH PRIESTS

(L-R) Father Spillaine, Father O’Riordan and Father MacCarthy

By Issy Clarke ON THE morning of March 3, 1945, people in Bermondsey woke up to news that shook the community to its core.

Just after 11pm the night before, a German V2 missile had fallen on Parker’s Row, destroying Holy Trinity Church, Dockhead and killing three priests sleeping inside; Father Stephen Spillaine, Father Finbar McCarthy and Father Michael O Riordun.

Eighty years on, the nieces of Father Spillaine, who grew up in Deptford with four sisters, returned to Bermondsey to attend a special mass commemorating the 80 year anniversary of the tragedy and to tread the ground their uncle would have walked.

“We grew up hearing about Uncle Stevie - he was never forgotten” said Liz Spillaine, 65.

She added even her cousins in India were lighting a candle to commemorate the anniversary of their uncle’s death.

The V2 bomb that claimed Stephen’s life was the last to hit south-east London, a regular target for the Luftwaffe due to the key strategic role of the Docks in Britain’s war effort. The first of these sophisticated missiles - the deadliest in the world at the time - dropped on London in September 1944.

These rockets would hit the edge of space before thundering back down to earth at 200 mph where they caused a devastating explosion, claiming the lives of 3,000 Brits in the closing months of the Second World War. Amid the tragedy, there was a glimmer of hope. Miraculously, one of the priests, Cardinal Arbuthnot, survived the bomb after he was pulled from the wreckage by Ted Heming, a local milkman volunteering with the Heavy Rescue Squad.

Heming’s bravery earned him the St George Cross, awarded to civilians displaying extreme acts of courage, and he and Arbuthnot remained friends for life.

Arbuthnot was known for his good looks - parishioners used to quip he was “too handsome” to be a clergyman.

But the price of Arbuthnot’s survival was a life marred by injury. The bomb left him badly damaged and he was forced to undergo facial reconstruction surgery.

While none of Father Spillaine’s family are in contact with the descendants of Fathers Arbuthnot, McCarthy and O Riordun, one niece recently discovered another aunt used to receive visits from Father Arbuthnot.

The church itself, reduced to a pile of rubble by the missile, was rebuilt in the 1960s by renowned Anglican architect H S Goodhart-Rendel in the Victorian red brick style.

Ted Heming (L) with Father Arbuthnot (R) Father Alan first heard about the accident when he became a parish priest at the church more than 30 years ago.

While many decades have elapsed, he is committed to keeping the memory of the three fallen priests alive.

“The community have never really

forgotten what an incredible tragedy it was” he said.

“It is very much ingrained in the heart of older parishioners. But the story continued in the kids who are now adults, and we hold commemorative services, to ensure their memory is never forgotten.”

Safeguarding the land means it is protected from conflicting any future development, although this does not grant Transport for London the powers to build the extension.

The extension was also included in the latest London Growth plan, unveiled on February 27, alongside the Docklands Light Railway and the West London Orbital, which outlined actions for the next 10 years to help grow London’s economy.

Transport for London first held a consultation on proposals to extend the Bakerloo line back in 2014, but the project has been repeatedly put on hold. In 2021 the cost of the extension to Lewisham was estimated at between

£5.2bn and £8.7bn, the bulk of which would need to be funded by the government.

There were some hopes that the government would declare funding for the project in the 2024 Autumn budget but as of yet no cash has been set aside.

Last month, the Mayor launched the consultation of a new ‘Bakerloop’ express bus service tracing the route of the proposed extension, which is set to close tomorrow on March 14.

Asked by the News whether the Bakerloop would delay or replace the Bakerloo line extension, Mr Khan said he hoped it would be the “precursor” adding it would help “make the business case for the Bakerloo line extension.”

Bakerloo line extension takes a step forward

By Issy Clarke THE LONG-AWAITED Bakerloo line extension has taken a step forward after the Mayor of London said the government had re-affirmed its commitment to protecting the land set aside for the route.

Sadiq Khan confirmed that Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander issued instructions to safeguard the land of the proposed tube extension, which would extend the line east from Elephant and Castle to Lewisham via the Old Kent Road and New Cross Gate.

A potential second phase of the extension would run beyond Lewisham to Hayes and Beckenham Junction.

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By Kevin Quinn AN ELEPHANT and Castle student is now the subject of what is believed to be the biggest rape investigation in Britain.

Police fear serial rapist Zhenhao Zou, who drugged and raped ten women, may have 50 more victims.

His conviction last week at Inner London Crown Court involved women both in the UK and China and was one of the most complex investigations carried out by detectives in the Met Police.

A jury found 28-year-old Zou guilty after a five-and-a-half-week trial at the court just down the road from his home in Churchyard Row, Elephant and Castle.

Detectives can now share their fears over what they believe to be the true scale of Zou’s offending and are making a direct appeal for any victimsurvivors who have not yet been identified to come forward and seek specialist support.

While detectives have identified two victim-survivors, eight of the women whom Zou was convicted of raping remain unidentified. Beyond this, detectives believe there may be more than 50 other women who may have been a victim and have not yet been identified by police.

The Met recognises the impact that this horrific case will have, particularly on Chinese students who may have lived in and around Southwark and Lambeth.

They said officers will continue to liaise with partners to ensure anyone with concerns can access advice and specialist support from local police teams.

He was found guilty of a total of 28 offences, including 11 counts of rape against 10 different women.

He will be sentenced at the same court on Thursday, 19 June.

The PHD student Zou is originally from Dongguan in the Guangdong Province of China and is believed to have lived in the UK since 2017.

Before his arrest in January 2024, Zou was a student at University College London (UCL) since 2019 and prior to that studied at Queen’s University Belfast.

Zou met women using online platforms and dating apps, inviting them to his home under the guise of studying or to have drinks. Officers have established that he invited women back to his address - one in central London and another in Elephant and Castle.

Once inside he would offer them a drink which contained a substance – believed to be butanediol, which converts to GHB once in the human body.

This would leave the victim-survivors drifting in and out of consciousness.

While unconscious, he filmed himself as he raped and sexually assaulted them.

Zou also kept items from victimsurvivors, such as jewellery and clothing.

After a woman came forward to report Zou, police searched his home and found the drugs butanediol and ketamine, as well as a number of hidden cameras. They also seized a number of laptops and mobile phones, which later uncovered the true scale of Zou’s offending.

Officers downloaded the digital devices amounting to six and a half trillion bytes of data, which included around nine million WeChat messages.

Met investigators spent months

ELEPHANT AND CASTLE STUDENT RAPED TEN WOMEN - BUT POLICE FEAR THERE COULD BE 50 MORE

Profile picture he used online

EIGHT OF THE WOMEN WHOM HE WAS CONVICTED OF RAPING REMAIN STILL UNIDENTIFIED AND POLICE NEED PEOPLE TO COME FORWARD

Zhenhao Zou’s Living Room trawling through messages to understand Zou’s pattern of offending, painstakingly translating them into English from Simplified Chinese.

They also watched hundreds of videos stored on his devices, which appear to show Zou filming himself raping and sexually assaulting women. It was after analysis of this graphic and disturbing material that it became apparent that he had not only committed offences in London, but also in his home country of China too.

During the trial, officers were assisted by the Chinese Ministry of Public Security, who helped to facilitate one of the brave victimsurvivors giving evidence against Zou.

THE APPEAL

Police say they are particularly keen to hear from female Chinese students community who may have met Zou and were living in and around London between 2019-2024.

The Elephant and Castle is obviously a target spot for this investigation

and it was not until Zou’s conviction this week that detectives were able publicly to appeal for further potential victim-survivors.

They are now asking anyone who thinks they may have been a victim to come forward and speak.

Specialist officers are available to offer support and signpost to external partners, so they can get help.

They also would like to speak to potential victim-survivors who may have met Zou while he was living in China.

As part of their appeal, detectives are also keen to speak to any witnesses who might have helpful information, in particular anyone who might have met Zou at parties or spoke to him on social media apps and has any concerns.

Police said women may have met Zou via online platforms, including student forums on the Chinese social media apps WeChat or Little Red Book, or may have spoken to him on dating apps, such as Bumble.

Victim-survivors may have visited Zou at his accommodation in Woburn Place in central London or his address in Churchyard Row in Elephant and Castle in London. Others may have met Zou when he was living in China.

Due to the nature of Zou’s offending, detectives believe that some women may not know they have been a victimsurvivor and do not underestimate how distressing and difficult it may be to read or hear about his crimes following this verdict. They are reassuring potential victim-survivors that any reports will be fully investigated and dealt with the utmost sensitivity, care and compassion.

The Met said Officers also understand that not every victim-survivor may wish to speak with the police to get support.

Therefore, the charity Rape Crisis is also offering support for women to seek help and guidance from advisors who are independent to the police.

Commander Kevin Southworth, lead for public protection at the Metropolitan Police, said: “Zhenhao Zou is a dangerous and prolific sexual predator, who

manipulated and drugged women in order to prey on them in the most cowardly way.

“I’d like to acknowledge the two women who bravely gave evidence against Zou in court – their courage and resilience has been unwavering.

“We are determined to support all victim-survivors and are now asking women who believe they may have concerns about Zou to please come forward. I want to reassure anyone impacted that you are not alone and can seek specialist support and guidance, not only from the police, but also from independent charities and services.

“I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the investigation team, who have shown professionalism, compassion and determination in their pursuit for justice.”

The Met recognises the impact that this horrific case will have on Londoners, in particular Chinese students who may have lived in and around Southwark and Lambeth. Officers continue to liaise with partners to ensure anyone with concerns

NEWS 7 Councillor Rezina Chowdhury, deputy leader of Lambeth Council, said the council had begun consulting with locals about the traffic restrictions.

Zhenhao Zou’s bedroom

© All photos supplied by the Met Police

TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS COULD BE INTRODUCED ON MORE STREETS IN KENNINGTON © Lambeth Council

By Robert Firth

Local Democracy Reporter TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS could be introduced on more streets in Kennington under plans revealed by Lambeth Council.

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can access advice and specialist support from local police teams.

HOW TO CONTACT THE POLICE AND INDEPENDENT SUPPORT AGENCIES:

Reports relating to Zhenhao Zou can be made online via the Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP): The MIPP is also available in Simplified Chinese so it is as accessible as possible for potential victims and survivors.

If you wish to speak to Met detectives or make a report relating to Zou, you can also contact police via email on survivors@met.police.uk You can also make a report to police by calling 101 from within the UK, quoting reference 2904/04FEB25.

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.

TACKLING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS

● In 2023, the Met launched its new

Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) Action Plan, working with women and girls across London to shape a new approach to keep them safe. ● The Met has transformed the way it investigates rape and serious sexual offences. Under Operation Soteria, the Met is doing more to put victim-survivors at the heart of its response to these crimes. ● As part of its commitment to tackling violence against women and girls, caused largely at the hands of predatory men, officers are placing more focus on suspects and offering support to those impacted alongside specialist partners. ● Since 2021, the Met has more than doubled its charge rate for rape.

Consultation has begun with residents and businesses living in the Kennington Triangle about possible changes to reduce traffic and speeds on roads.

The area covered by the proposed scheme includes the Imperial War Museum, the Cinema Museum and is bordered by Kennington Lane, Kennington Road, Lambeth Road, the A3 and the A302. After an initial period of consultation finishes in April, the council will draw up detailed plans for any traffic restrictions.

They will then come into force through a trial lasting between six and 18 months. During this period data will be collected by the council and compared with pre-trial statistics to monitor how effective any restrictions have been in improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

Other intended aims of the scheme, dubbed a Healthy Neighbourhood, include ensuring residents can access their homes when needed and encouraging people to walk and cycle more. Depending on feedback received from residents,

Map of where the proposed traffic restrictions would apply in Kennington the traffic restrictions could then be implemented permanently.

Cllr Rezina Chowdhury, Deputy Leader of Lambeth Council, said: “Over the next few weeks the council will be speaking to the community to find out exactly what they want to see as part of this new Healthy Neighbourhood trial.

“We want people to tell us what they want improved in their local area as

part of this scheme, whether it’s more trees and greenery or reduced road danger.

“Healthy neighbourhoods can help rebalance local streets, so people are put first.

“I look forward to looking at the feedback over the next couple of months and working with the community to come up with designs for the initial trial period.”

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Greystar’s Commitment to Bermondsey: Transforming Lives and Communities

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The Opportunity Bermondsey Initiative is a cornerstone of this project, designed to directly link local job vacancies with community groups.

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A dedicated website connects individuals and community groups to available jobs and necessary support.

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CONSTRUCTION WORKS are continuing on the both the old school site with superstructure works across all buildings progressing at pace. The old school site brickwork facade and windows are now visible

to the surrounding area. The first homes remain on target to be ready in September 2025 with the District Heat Network connection milestone having just been achieved.

NEWS 9

Date confirmed for opening of new London Bridge Wetherspoons

PATTIES ARE BACK © Flake Bake

By Isabel Ramirez

© JD Wetherspoon

THE PECKHAM father-and-son duo behind Flake Bake’s smashhit Jamaican patties are back with a new chicken flavour hitting Aldi shelves nationwide this week.

EXCLUSIVE

By Isabel Ramirez A NEW Wetherspoons, based in the former London Dungeon on Tooley Street, is set to open at the end of August.

The Sun Wharf pub will be inside the arches at 50 Tooley Street and open from 6.30am to 12.30am daily.

Development work started this week with the pub expected to open on August 28.

The name is believed to reference one of the wharves east of London Bridge where imports from Australia once arrived.

The space housed The London Dungeon, an iconic Merlin Entertainments-owned attraction, until 2013. After that, it moved to County Hall on the South Bank as part of a redevelopment of London Bridge Station. The last Tooley Street tour took place on January 31, 2013, and had sections including The Great Plague, Blood and Guts, Boat Ride to Hell and

Queues stretched down the street for last-minute Mumford and Sons gig in Borough

By Evie Flynn

MUMFORD & Sons played an intimate two-set gig at Flat Iron Square, last week.

Sweeney Todd.

Network Rail has previously complained that the space was hard to let. In 2017, the rail provider wrote: “The residual premises provide a very poor quality environment. ”The former user (London Dungeon) was somewhat unusual in so far as the poor quality environment was its main attraction.

“NR Commercial Property has been unable to identify other potential D2 users willing to lease the residual space in its current state.”

Mumford & Sons are about to embark on their 2025 tour in Amsterdam.

The 420-capacity venue in Southwark Quarter had queues around the corner on Monday night, March 4. The gig was so popular, that Mumford & Sons agreed to perform a second set the same evening.

Lauren Barrett waited over two and a half hours to get into the venue, after seeing the gig announcement on her TikTok For You Page. She described the atmosphere as “so personal and intimate”.

Another fan, Eva Hunt travelled straight from work in Essex to watch the gig, which was operating on a first come, first served basis.

Eva found out about the gig through the Mumford & Sons mailing list, and commented that it was “gorgeous” with “no mics and no amps”.

When it comes to marathons it’s all or nothing for this Drag Queen

News Page 10 Photo - @evahuntdesigns Determined not to miss the gig, Eva is pictured finishing off her work in the queue

Paul and Mike Williams first rose to fame with their beef patty, which has soared past a million sales after winning over Aldi bosses on Channel 4’s Aldi’s Next Big Thing.

Now, they’re hoping for the same success with their fiery Flake Bake Chicken Patty, packed with tender seasoned chicken, Caribbean spices, and their signature golden-yellow flaky pastry.

Since their TV debut, Flake Bake has gone from strength to strength— earning national awards, catering for the Jamaican High Commission, and securing TV advertising through Channel 4’s Black in Business initiative.

We recently reported that their

patties were also on the shelves in Safeways, rappers Krept and Konan’s new supermarket in Croydon.

Aldi has stocked their beef patty continuously since September 2024, making Paul and Mike the first-ever Next Big Thing winners to return as a regular seasonal product.

Mike Williams, Flake Bake’s CoFounder, said: “It’s been an incredible journey since Aldi’s Next Big Thing, and we’re thrilled to be the first brand from the show to return with a seasonal product. We can’t wait for shoppers to try our new chicken flavour.”

Julie Ashfield, Aldi UK’s Chief Commercial Officer, added: “Mike and Paul’s patties have been a huge success, and we’re excited to expand the range this summer—we hope shoppers love them!”

The Flake Bake Beef Patty and allnew Chicken Patty is available now.

The Flake Bake Chicken Patty is priced at 99p.

10 NEWS

COMMUTER WON £2.3M IN COMPENSATION AS MORE TRY TO SUE TFL FOR STATION INJURIES

By Isabel Ramirez NEARLY 1,000 people have attempted to sue Transport for London (TfL) over the past five years following accidents at train stations, with one claimant securing a staggering £2.3 million in compensation.

Between April 2020 and March 2024, TfL recorded almost 14,000 injuries sustained at its stations across the city, leading to 943 personal injury claims.

New data gathered by Accident At Work Claim UK revealed that 13,943 non-fatal injuries occurred at TfL-operated stations during the five years.

Incidents have been steadily increasing since the Covid-affected 2020/21 financial year, which saw 1,408 recorded injuries.

That number rose sharply to 3,432 in 2021/22, 4,202 in 2022/23, and peaked at 4,901 in 2023/24.

Certain stations were particularly problematic, with King’s Cross seeing 46 claims, followed by Stratford (40), London Bridge and Waterloo (27 each). Over the five years, successful claims amounted to £2,591,787.92 in compensation.

TFL ONLY PAID OUT 40 TIMES

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Despite nearly a thousand claims being made against TfL in recent years, compensation was only awarded in 40

cases. One of these resulted in a staggering £2.3 million payout, though it remains unclear what led to such a significant settlement, as TfL has not disclosed details of the case.

Many of these involved incidents at some of the busiest stations, including King’s Cross, Stratford, London Bridge, and Waterloo.

While most claimants received settlements of around £14,000, some secured significantly larger sums, with awards reaching as high as £44,000,

£33,950, and £30,000.

ESCALATORS POSED THE HIGHEST RISK TO COMMUTERS

Data shows that escalators posed the highest risk, with 4,676 reported injuries, far surpassing other station areas such as stairs (1,762 injuries), platforms (1,640), and booking halls (1,310).

A further 1,113 injuries occurred at the platform/train interface, including incidents involving the gap between the train and the platform or falls onto the

The bodies were discovered at Burgess Park Woodland Playground

track.

Waterloo station’s escalators were particularly hazardous, with 337 recorded accidents, the highest number for a specific location.

King’s Cross (298) and London Bridge (295) also saw a high volume of escalatorrelated incidents. Baker Street had the most stair-related accidents (72), as well as the highest number of platform/train interface injuries (50).

In total, TfL customers sustained 11,332 injuries between April 2020 and March

Camberwell drag queen running five marathons in five countries

By Melina Block

RSPCA appeal after bodies of two skinny puppies found in park

By Isabel Ramirez THE RSPCA is appealing for information after the bodies of two puppies were found partially buried in Burgess Park.

The husky-type dogs, which were in thin bodily condition, were found near Burgess Park Woodland Playground, on New Church Road, by a member of the public on Thursday, February 27.

Due to the suspicious nature in which they were found, they reported the matter to the RSPCA. Animal Rescue Officer Tia Pennant is now investigating and is keen to hear from anyone who knows what happened to the puppies. They were estimated to be aged six to eight weeks old but could be as old

as 12 weeks old due to their poor bodily condition possibly causing underdevelopment.

She is also concerned that these pups may have siblings who also may need help as well as their mother so is keen to trace where they came from.

She said: “The puppies were clearly malnourished and were in very thin bodily condition so it appears they were neglected before death and they were found in a shallow grave - which was obviously shocking and very upsetting for the members of the public to come across.

“I am keen to find out what happened to these puppies, and who they belonged to, so I am appealing for anyone with information to contact me.

“I am worried there may be other

puppies from this litter in a similar poor condition and have concerns for the well-being of the mother.”

Anyone who can help can call the RSPCA’s appeals line on 0300 123 8018.

Sadly the RSPCA is tackling more and more abandonment incidents.

In the first month of this year, 1,972 incidents were reported to the RSPCA - compared to 1,471 incidents in the first month of 2024, a rise of more than 34 per cent. Similarly, December 2024 saw 1,802 incidents of abandonment - more than 17 per cent higher than the 1,540 cases reported in the same month the previous year.

If you �ind a dog you believe has been abandoned, please contact your local authority’s stray dog service; you can �ind online.

CAMBERWELL BASED drag star Orla Nothin’ is set to run five marathons across five countries over the next twelve months to raise funds for multiple charities.

The renowned drag performer, television personality and activist’s mission will cover France, England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales, Money raised will go towards causes including the Alzheimer’s society, UNICEF Ireland, and Terrence Higgins Trust, in support of individuals affected by dementia, children in need, and the fight against HIV and AIDS. Orla said: “I’m so excited for this challenge, running five marathons in five countries is no easy feat (even though I’m used to running around in eight inch heels), but I’ve always believed that the drag community is about more than just performance it’s about giving back and making a difference.

“These incredible charities are doing vital work, and I’m honoured to contribute in my own unique way.”

Orla got her start at London’s iconic Royal Vauxhall Tavern and later became the first UK drag queen on

2024, an average of nearly eight per day.

Employees were also affected, with 2,560 reported staff injuries.

Slips, trips, and falls accounted for 8,037 of all recorded injuries, while 1,449 were related to the passenger/train interface.

Alarmingly, 889 injuries resulted from assaults, and 158 were attributed to ‘Safety Critical Failures,’ incidents caused by equipment malfunctions. Of all recorded injuries, 370 were classified as ‘serious’.

In response to the Fredom of Information request , a TfL spokesperson commented: “The safety of our staff and customers is our top priority, and safety on TfL’s rail network is comparable to that of mainline UK rail services. We are never complacent and continuously strive to reduce injuries and ensure our customers travel safely across the network. We have done a lot to understand the key locations, issues and contributory factors which lead to customer accidents, particularly as customers board and alight our trains.

“To reduce numbers of safety incidents, we focus on both influencing customer behaviour and changing our infrastructure where possible to reduce the risk.”

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Orla Nothing’

Say Yes to the Dress Lancs with Gok Wan, She has appeared in numerous other shows including E4’s Queens of Clean and Channel 4’s Iris Live, the film Woke up dead, and the online series 36 hours in… for Buzzfeed & The Huffington Post. On stage, she has performed in Drag Baby at The Southwark Playhouse & Pleasance Theatre London, Drag Storytime with Clip Theatre Company, and The Art of Drag at the Apollo Theatre and The Underbelly Festival in London.

This marathon challenge follows Orla’s previous charity initiatives, including running four half marathons and jumping out of an airplane in drag to raise funds for Stonewall.

Her comedy and real life partner, actor Derek Murphy, said: “Orla has always been a force of nature in the entertainment industry, and this is yet another way she is using her voice and influence to do good in the world.We are incredibly proud to support her in this endeavor.”

Fans and supporters can follow Orla’s journey across social media, with her first marathon on April 13 in Paris, France.

To donate or get involved, fans are encouraged to visit Orla’s charity page.

NEWS 11 Local Democracy Reporter TWO NEW high-rise blocks – one containing council homes and the other comprising student accommodation – will be built above Southwark Tube station.

The scheme, which won unanimous support from councillors at a meeting on last week, will see buildings of nine and 15 storeys erected on top of and next to the Jubilee line station.

The smaller building will contain 44 council homes, while the taller, “Bauhaus-inspired” block will house 429 studio apartments for university students.

The development was a joint venture between Places for London – Transport for London’s property company – and the developer Helical.

It will also feature 123 square metres of retail and cafe space on the ground floor of the student block, as well as a shared community garden and play space next to the new council housing.

In addition, the student building will include a gym, indoor events space and roof garden, among other shared facilities.

The council’s Lib Dem opposition leader Victor Chamberlain, who represents the area, said: “There are now fewer council homes in Borough and Bankside ward than when Labour took control of the council. At the same time there are 2,853 households on the waiting list in SE1 alone. So I strongly welcome the 44 new council homes and community space as part of this development.

“But the huge increase in student housing from this scheme and others

TOWERS ABOVE TUBE STATION

© Allford Hall Monaghan Morris Architects

By Robert Firth

It will include 44 new council homes

An artist’s impression of the development above Southwark Tube station like Bankside House will see around 2,500 students in our area.

“The council has failed to consult residents on this change or provide the infrastructure we need to accommodate such a change. Ward councillors are urging the council and developers to engage with the community to ensure that their concerns are listened to and mitigated.”

A consultation of 340 local residents about the proposals generated only 13

comments in response – two of which were positive and 11 negative.

Objections included concerns about a loss of daylight for neighbouring buildings, pollution and dust during construction, and worries that the student block will cause a rise in antisocial behaviour, noise and disturbance.

Council officers said the student accommodation will include “24-hour, 7-day a week on-site management,

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complemented by security staff and CCTV”. They added: “This will not only provide a safe environment for students, but their continual presence on site will ensure that any noise and antisocial behaviour can be dealt with immediately for the benefit of both other students and the wider community”.

Matthew Bonning Snook, CEO of Helical plc, said: “Whilst the site benefitted from planning permission

for a 220,000 sq ft office scheme, we have brought forward a more valuable proposition at this important site, which will deliver much in demand purpose-built student accommodation and affordable housing, along with high quality public realm and significant benefits to the local community.”

The council homes will comprise 15 one-bedroom flats, 13 two-bedrooms, 15 three-bedrooms and one fourbedroom property, all of which will be available at a ‘social rent’ level – the most affordable type of housing.

Helen Dennis, the council’s cabinet member for new homes and sustainable development, said: “We want decent homes for everyone in Southwark and I’m delighted this project to provide 44 much-needed council homes has the green light to move forward.”

The Labour councillor added: “I look forward to seeing building works getting started again here soon, delivering new council homes for those in need.”

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NEWS 13

Council plans to end door-to-door waste collections on estates

By Isabel Ramirez SOUTHWARK COUNCIL plans to discontinue weekly door-to-door waste collections on seven estates, requiring residents to dispose of their waste at designated bin collection points.

This initiative aims to address persistent waste management issues, including vermin infestations, theft, fly-tipping, missed collections, and inadequate container capacity, particularly for recycling.

THE ESTATES INVOLVED IN THIS PILOT SCHEME ARE: ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Brimmington Estate (Peckham) Setchell Estate (Bermondsey) Rouel Road Estate (Bermondsey) Lettsom Estate (Camberwell) Aylesbury Estate (Walworth) Pullens Estate (Walworth) Newington Estate (Walworth)

They were chosen because in the past they’ve had issues with waste.

For instance, four years ago the News reported that a communal bin on Rouel Road Estate hadn’t been emptied for nine months.

On the Brimmington Estate, approximately 30 additional bins will be installed to accommodate residents’ waste disposal needs. Similar enhancements are planned for the other estates to ensure sufficient capacity and accessibility.

The council also intends to repair rubbish chutes on the Aylesbury and Rouel Road estates to facilitate more

efficient waste disposal.

The whole project is expected to cost £499,000.

Food waste collections have already been implemented across all participating estates, promoting environmentally friendly waste management practices.

The decision-making process is expected to conclude in spring 2025, with the installation of new facilities anticipated this summer.

Cllr James McAsh, said: “We’re making routine upgrades to infrastructure across several estates, focusing on the areas that need it most. Our goal is to improve waste and recycling storage for residents, making it easier to use while also reducing fly tipping and enhancing the overall appearance of the estates.

“By making these improvements, we expect to lower the cost of managing the estates, ultimately saving residents money. Most estates already have sufficient bins and waste storage, but the council will continue to assess where similar investments could make a positive impact. If successful, we may extend this initiative to other areas in the future.”

By Isabel Ramirez

Lidl to open on Walworth Road where M&S store used to be

By Issy Clarke A LIDL could be opening on the site of the old Marks and Spencer on Walworth Road.

The German budget supermarket submitted a premises licence to Southwark Council on March 3, which if granted could see the store up and running in a matter of months.

It would be open every day from 7am to 11pm.

PLANS FOR MULTI-ARTS CENTRE ON SITE OF VACANT FURNITURE SHOP IN THE BLUE MARKET SQUARE

Marks and Spencer shut its doors after 111 years last June, and the store has been empty ever since.

Locals were left gutted by the closure of the Edwardian supermarket, which opened 29 years after the first M&S store in Leeds and just a year before the outbreak of World War One. If the licensing application is approved, the unit would become the sixth Lidl in Southwark, following the opening of a branch in Camberwell in 2019.

SOUTHWARK COUNCIL has chosen an operator to run a new multi-arts centre on the site of the former Thorowgoods in Bermondsey.

The former furniture shop has been vacant for the last seven years and is now set to be taken over by Bermondsey 223 - a new company planning to deliver a ‘photographybased arts offer.’

The multi-arts centre will host free exhibitions, community events and screenings, and provide affordable studios for emerging photographers as well as studio hire for the photographic industry.

The recommendation to appoint Bermondsey 223 is made in a report to Southwark Council’s Cabinet, which

will make a final decision when it meets on Tuesday 11 March.

Thorowgoods was once a thriving store at the centre of Bermondsey’s main high street.

Southwark Council acquired the property when it closed in 2018 and started searching for a new operator.

It nearly became a cinema, after Southwark councillors revealed plans to convert the unit in 2020. But that fell through.

Cllr John Batteson, Cabinet Member for Climate Emergency, Jobs and Business, said: “I’m really excited by the recommended appointment of Bermondsey 223 to develop and operate this new site. This is a great opportunity to offer the area a creative and cultural hub and I know they understand the importance that this will have in the local community.

“The multi-arts centre will encourage creative arts and be an inclusive space for everyone in the community, adding social value as well as tangible opportunities for people from all backgrounds.”

Subject to final approval by Cabinet next week, Bermondsey 223 will let a number of studios at affordable rates to young emerging photographers, while another studio space on the ground floor will be available for hire at market rate to the photographic industry. Bermondsey 223 will also develop a programme of community events to be held in The Blue.

The building will undergo works to bring it up to standard as a publicly accessible space. Work is expected to start at the end of the year and it is hoped the new multi-arts space will be open in Spring 2026.

Street improvements planned for the Bermondsey Beer Mile

By Issy Clarke DRUID STREET is set to receive a series of upgrades, including an improved cycle lane and footpath, under plans due to be signed off

by Southwark Council.

The £411k project would see the home of the Bermondsey Beer Mile equipped with a segregated cycle lane, widened footways as well as new tress

and plantings.

The plans are being funded by a combination of revenue from three Section 106 agreements - payments paid to the council by developers seeking planning permission.

Druid Street is the home of the famous Bermondsey Beer Mile, a stretch of independent breweries which together make up one of London’s most popular pub crawls.

NEWS 15

WHETHER YOU are an ‘Old School Cockney’, part of the ‘Cockney Diaspora’ or a ‘New School Cockney’, there is a festival taking place right now to keep your roots, spirit and culture alive.

NATIONAL PIE AND MASH WEEK (10TH-16TH MARCH):

This staple Cockney dish has been served in London since at least the 19th Century, with South East London long considered its cultural home.

The first Pie and Mash shop dates back to 1844, which was set up on Union Street in Borough, by Henry Blanchard.

The UK’s ‘National ‘Pie and Mash Week’ runs from 10th-16th March, created to protect this traditional Cockney cuisine.

This is also the second week after it was created by the Modern Cockney Festival from March 11th-17th 2024.

We spoke to Cheryl Arment, owner of Arment’s Pie and Mash in Walworth. The shop welcomes thousands of locals and tourists to taste the crusty pies, mash and liquor.

The shop has a rich history and was first listed as an eel business in 1881 at 386 Walworth Road. It was purchased by the Arments from the Evans family in April 1914.

The current shop moved to 7-9 Westmoreland in 1979 and the business continues to thrive, with regular TV features including in the documentary Elephant Days and a Danny Dyer series.

Cheryl said that “a pie and mash shop is unique and cannot be compared to any other kind of pie” and that it is “woven into the fabric and heritage of London”.

In 2013, they were awarded a prestigious Southwark News blue plaque.

It welcomes thousands of locals and tourists to taste the crusty pies, mash and liquor.

Arments are currently involved in the

A month-long celebration of pie and mash, rhyming slang and Cockney identity

The Modern Cockney Festival

Pie, mash and liquor

Map depicting Cockneydom campaign to get Pie ‘n’ Mash Traditional Speciality Guaranteed (TSG) status. This would mean that the the traditional methods of preparation, it’s heritage, and the label of ‘Pie and Mash’ would be legally protected.

This campaign was initiated by Andy Green during Pie and Mash week last year. The Conservative MP for Basildon and Billericay, Richard Holden, led the debate at Westminster Hall last October.

Pie and Mash shop owners have come together in February this year and are in favour of the status if they are able to retain their own unique recipes and meet the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affair’s (DEFRA) guidelines.

You can sign the petition to help Pie and Mash shops achieve the TSG status.

Other characteristics of the traditional Cockney are also explored by the Modern Cockney Festival.

COCKNEY LANGUAGE AND RHYMING SLANG:

COCKNEY LANGUAGE, such as rhyming slang has been deeply embedded into the history of the ‘Cockney’ identity.

This was celebrated last week on National Speak Cockney Day, March 3rd or the ‘fird of the fird’.

The Modern Cockney Festival

attribute this characteristic to the ‘Old School Cockney’, typically from the working-class inner London heartland.

The origins of this cockney language is unknown. The Modern Cockney Festival coproduced a report in collaboration with the University of Warwick calling for the language to be celebrated as a community language in London.

The study debunks the myth around rhyming slang being born out of criminal activity. It emphasises it as a creative and playful langauge emerging in working-class communities.

It also states that rhyming slang, like the notion of the Cockney, has thrived on multicultural influences and has adapted with each wave of newcomers.

‘BORN WITHIN THE SOUND OF THE BOW BELLS’:

BEING BORN within sounds of the Bow Bells of St. Mary-le-Bow church on Cheapside has also long been associated with the ‘Traditional Cockney’.

However, the Modern Cockney campaign argues that the cherished Cockney myth is not as clear cut. They say it is Foundation myth, which is a story that provides a central pilar to a group’s identity.

The Bow Bells reference emerged in

a 1571 sermon by J. Bridges, with St. Mary-le-Bow Church simply having been a common reference point at the centre of London, rather than a defining land boundary to distinguish Cockneys from other Londoners.

Since the 20th century witnessed a huge outward migration from traditional heartlands of Cockney communities, those who weren’t born within the sound of the Bow Bells still retained the language and identity of what can be labelled as ‘Cockney’.

The Bow Bells phrase remains a cherished myth of Cockney communities and rather signifies an emotional belonging rather than a requirement. The Modern Cockney Festival said that “The sound of Bow Bells is heard through the heart”.

COCKNEY THEMED EVENTS, ORGANISED BY THE MODERN COCKNEY FESTIVAL 2025:

THE MODERN Cockney Festival, running from 1st - 31st March, exists to celebrate ‘non-posh Londoners’ culture, heritage and identity’. They are running a series of free Cockney based events.

Monday March 10th to Sunday 16 March: Google ‘National ‘Pie and Mash Week’

to see full listing of what is going on and who is taking part.

Wednesday March 12th, 19:30pm Carradine’s Cockney Singalong at Wiltons Music Hall, London E1 8JB. Friday March 14th Sir Michael Caine birthday celebrations at various Pie ‘n’ Mash shops.

Tuesday March 18th, 1pm ‘It ain’t awright!’- Online event where sociolinguists discuss accent prejudice in modern Britain and how to tackle it.

Wednesday March 19th, 1pm ‘Cockney Bubbles’- Online event discussing how the Cockney Diaspora can create their own celebrations of ‘bein Cockney’ with John Caster.

Tuesday March 25th, 1pm ‘40 years of East Enders- a real life soap opera?’- An online event discussing how Cockneys are portrayed on television.

Thursday March 27th, 6-10pm ‘Poetry for Togetherness’ with poets Chip Hamer, Ovyuki, Tim Wells, and comedian Arthur Smith at Dalston Lane Community Centre, Lewis Place, London, E8 1NU. Saturday March 29th Design a Cockney kilt and Rhyming slang for Kids ‘family fun day’.

Organised by Modern Cockney Kids festival at Museum of the Home, 136 Kingsland Road, London, E2 8EA.

© The Modern Cockney Festival

Challenging the notion that ‘Cockney is dying’, the second annual Modern Cockney Festival is taking place throughout March with a series of free events to celebrate the ‘non-posh Londoner’.

Andy Green, the organisation’s founder comments that being a ‘Modern Cockney’ extends past the traditional archetype to include Bengali Cockney, Black Cockney, Chinese Cockney, Irish Cockney or “whatever rich tapestry of identities you connect with”.

He said embracing the traditional cultural markers such as pie and mash and rhyming slang, whilst respecting that everyone’s identification with the word is different, is what this campaign is all about.

In an era of complex social identities, the festival aims to unify anyone who identifies with the term ‘Cockney’. It focuses on building a greater sense of togetherness and community cohesion, whilst battling social prejudice against working-class identities.

The Modern Cockney Festival was launched in a Community partnership between the Bengali East End Heritage Society and Grow Social Capital in 2023.

It is already making a difference. They gained the first-ever formal recognition of Cockney as a culture in its 660-year history and succeeded in petitioning Tower Hamlets Council to recognise Cockney as a community language.

The campaign created ‘Cockney Conversations’, a platform to discuss Cockney culture and issues around tackling social injustices and are currently working with numerous Universities in a robust academic study on ‘what is the Modern Cockney?’

WHAT IS THE ‘MODERN COCKNEY’?

© Arment’s Pie and Mash

By Evie Fynn

16 NEWS

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CELEBRATING 725 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE GUY’S AND St Thomas’ celebrated 29 staff who received Long Service Awards for their commitment to the Trust, and the NHS. Staff receiving recognition have worked for the NHS for a minimum of 25 years each, and have collectively clocked up 725 years of service.

The ceremony, which is funded

by Guy’s & St Thomas’ Charity, was attended by staff covering a range of roles including nurses and midwives, switchboard operators, housekeepers, physicists, researchers and consultants.

Sheila Hassan is a therapeutic

radiographer who manages a small team supporting patients with brain tumours at the Cancer Centre at Guy’s. Originally Sheila trained at the Trust gaining her diploma in 1978, but after a period of employment at another trust left the profession for 19 years. She said: “In those days it was normal for you to give up your career if you were going to have children.”

Sheila returned to radiography to a job at Guy’s Hospital in 1999.

She achieved national recognition when she was elected as President of the Society and College of Radiographers in 2015.

Sheila said: “You’re supporting

patients through some of the worst moments in their life.

Some patients have hundreds of appointments and they can be at hospital every day. So, if we can arrange for some of those appointments to be on the same day, just to cut out a hospital visit it makes so much difference to them.”

Renal nurse Glorietta Catipon joined the Trust in 1999 as a health care assistant. Encouraged to train to become a registered nurse Glorietta has had several roles during her 25 years of service.

She said: “A lot has changed in

that time. But what has remained constant is my passion for patient care and the fulfilment that comes from making a real difference in people’s lives.

“Knowing that dialysis extends patients’ lives and gives them more time with their loved ones is incredibly meaningful, and that’s what motivates me to keep going.”

Charles Alexander, Chairman of Guy’s and St Thomas’, attended the ceremony honouring staff and said: “I congratulate them on their commitment over the years and thank them for their fantastic contribution.”

Nominate exceptional nursing and midwifery staff A nursing rehabilitation support worker

GUY’S AND St Thomas’ is celebrating the achievements of its outstanding nursing and midwifery staff.

The Trust is calling on patients, families and carers to nominate a person or team for the Patients’ Choice award at its annual

Nursing and Midwifery Awards.

Nominations close on Thursday 20 March at 11:59pm.

Make your nomination at www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/ form/patients-choice-awards The winners will be announced at an award ceremony in May.

Find out more at www.selondonics.org/our-residents/your-health/local-nhs-services/

18 OPINION

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‘Government will be launching the National Youth Strategy and I need your opinions’

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HEREVER A young person grows up, they should have the support and opportunities they need so that they are able to thrive.

That is why this Labour Government is launching the National Youth Strategy, which will aim to deliver better support and more opportunities for the next generation of young people.

For too long, young people in places like Southwark and Lambeth have been let down by successive Governments who have cut funding from the support services that young people need.

HELEN HAYES

I am very proud of the brilliant youth organisations we have in Dulwich and West Norwood constituency and particularly the dedication and commitment of our youth workers, but across the country far too many youth centres have closed and remaining services are stretched.

The National Youth Strategy will include measures that will return power to local communities, so that we can be certain that the services available to young people are appropriate for the needs of the local area.

This will be essential for areas like ours, where so many organisations work hard to support our local young people, but need to be able to feel confident that they can rely upon support from the Government.

The Government will be launching the National Youth Strategy in the summer, but ahead of this, they are calling for young people and organisations working with young people to get

involved and share their views, through the Deliver You campaign.

There are a number of ways to get involved, which include sharing the campaign on your social media channels, and completing the Government’s national survey at www.iwill.org.uk/NYS-Deliver-You I’ll be working with local youth organisations in my constituency to ensure that our young people can

contribute to the consultation.

If you are interested in finding out more about this, please email me at Helen.hayes.mp@parliament.uk.

Young people are not just the leaders of tomorrow. They are also the changemakers of today.

I am delighted that the young people of Southwark and Lambeth will have the opportunity to shape their own future under this Labour Government.

Summer Time (BST) on March 30th.

Plants have been gradually waking up; new growth is more visible and bulbs are popping up all over the garden. There is now a distinct change in the air as spring gets underway.

Although caution is still needed when considering planting out tender perennials and shrubs or sowing seeds outside into soggy soil which has not warmed up yet. Nighttime temperatures can remain low with a risk of frost (until the end of April).

It’s time to revitalise window boxes and container plants for the new season. Ornamentals such as woodland primrose (soft pale-yellow flowers), Viola odorata and Viola tricolour make a pretty spring show planted alongside dwarf narcissus. This is also an opportunity to top-up window boxes and containers with new compost to

sustain plants through the early part of spring. Remove weeds and about a third of the soil - without too much disturbance to any plants you wish to keep; re-fill with Jacks’ Magic, or similar compost. Do the same for your herb containers, maybe adding new herbs or leave space to add scented geraniums in a month or so.

Cold weather has delayed the early flowering trees – Blackthorn is usually out in early February but has only just flowered. The ornamentals including cherries are late into blossom.

The spectacular Magnolia is one of the best of the flowering trees seen during March and April – two popular varieties come to mind M. soulangiana, probably the one most people know - with its large upright pink blooms appearing before the leaves. The other is Magnolia stellata, a small tree often

referred to as a medium sized shrub, ideal for a smaller garden, it can also be grown in containers on the balcony, patio or roof garden, it prefers (and will do best in) rich soil. Magnolia stellata has white, star shape fragrant flowers. It does not like winds and needs to grow in a sheltered spot. It is a lovely small tree and the best time

to plant a new specimen is during April, so start looking around if you want this particular Magnolia.

A small specimen around 30cm high costs approximately £30 – but shop around as prices vary. There are many online suppliers – but try Burncoose Nursery at www.burncoose.co.uk.

MP for Dulwich & West Norwood

Plants are gradually waking up, and look out for spectacular Magnolia

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T WAS a great relief when milder weather arrived in the third week of February as the wind moved round from east to west; but that brought rain and unsettled conditions (overnight temperatures remained low)

Challenging weather for gardeners at the start of the growing season.

However, lighter evenings and mornings have arrived and are very welcome especially after this particularly cold winter where it hardly seemed to get light due to low cloud cover for weeks on end.

Our meteorological spring always starts on 1st March (ending on 31st May). But spring proper begins at the Vernal Equinox (this year on the 20th) when there is almost an equal amount of daylight and darkness.

The clocks move forward to British

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police hub has been found in Rotherhithe

olice officers had been ordered by Southwark Council to vacate their temporary base at Seven Islands Leisure Centre, to make way for the redevelopment of the site - leaving Rotherhithe without a police presence.

This revelation throws into sharp focus the status of the long-awaited police hub on the Canada Water masterplan, which was first promised when British Land received planning permission for the development in 2020.

Five years on and we appear to be no closer to getting a police hub now the leisure centre is set to be developed for much-needed new homes. Ninety homes are planned for the site, with half of them earmarked as council flats.

When the News went in search of an update last week, both the Metropolitan Police and British Land were unable to confirm if, or when, the new police hub would be going ahead. We found ourselves going back and forth between the Met and British Land to get what we thought would surely have been a simple update, given notice had been served on the police by the council.

The lack of a police presence matters more than ever at a time when the projected population of Rotherhithe and Surrey Docks is expected to balloon by 75 per cent once the 3,000 new homes promised for the Masterplan have been constructed.

At the same time, Surrey Quays station is also undergoing a revamp which will ensure the area becomes an even busier transport hub.

These changes will almost certainly lead to a spike in crime in an area which has already reported rising levels of anti-social and criminal behaviour in recent years - yet the decision to vacate Seven Islands means the nearest officers will be stationed in Walworth Road.

In December, Met Chief Sr Mark Rowley announced he would be cutting 2,300 officers and 400 staff from the force next year due to a £450 million funding shortfall.

Police cuts were also behind the decision to close Rotherhithe police station back in 2017, which was when officers first took over the Seven Islands as a temporary patrol base.

It begs the question as to whether further cuts to the force will hamstring long-awaited efforts to reinstate a permanent police presence in Rotherhithe.

On the upside, the Met seem genuinely committed to remaining in the area and told us they were in contact with the council and the developer to establish a suitable base for the force. Meanwhile, British Land said they had offered the Met several potential spaces, the latest of which was in the Surrey Quays shopping centre following the announcement of the redevelopment of Seven Islands. But that too would be temporary, as the centre will also be demolished.

Even local MP Neil Coyle has offered to bash heads together to help find a solution. Why then has an Flyer_A5.pdf 1 reached?

12/10/2021 22:35 agreement still not been Regeneration cannot be allowed to go ahead if the right infrastructure is not in place - otherwise in anyone’s world it won’t be regeneration at all, just a bunch of existing problems thrown into the long grass.

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20 ARTS

THREE SISTERS IN THE PLAYHOUSE

A BIG production in a compact space, Chekhov’s Three Sisters offers no doubling up of roles, one role per actor, a rare joy, writes Eleanor Thorn...

Clocks chime; time is passing. Age and the fear of growing old without first figuring out the meaning of Life is of central concern. Irina (Ruby Thompson), then 24, declares, “I’m old, I’m falling into an abyss”, in a state of despair at not fulfilling her dream, the femme fatale stance causing mirth amongst the

their father. Her suitor, Tuzenbach, aka the Baron (Michael Abubakar), laments his own idleness and like she, yearns for ‘real work’. With sister Olga (Michelle Terry), Irina awaits guests. Sullen sister Masha (Shannon Tarbet), would have left grumpily had it not been for the unexpected arrival of officer Aleksandr (Paul Ready) “from Moscow!!”, whose allure diminishes slightly once we learn he has a wife and children.

We are in a remote garrison town, where boredom reigns in the house they and

from a series of love triangles. When, with nothing better to do, the characters busy themselves falling in love with all the wrong people.

Cate Blanchett is luminous as Irina.

There is something liberating about a character who gets away with being a bad mother and she plays up to this wonderfully. Not since Moira Rose in Schitts Creek has someone been so terrible and wonderful. Self indulgent, sassy, sequined and tap dancing utterly self absorbed, even when she appears to show some genuine emotion as she fights for the affection of her lover, the writer Tregorin, she only just stops short of taking a bow.

Although Blanchett is the biggest name, this is by no means a one woman show.

The rest of the cast a mix of famous names and new faces, work beautifully together to create a genuine ensemble piece.

Chekov wrote this play against a background of turbulent change when the world he depicted was about to be overturned by revolution. The irony of a group of mostly well off people sitting in the Barbican watching actors pontificate

about the point of art in a time of crisis, in a week where Russia is very much on our minds, is not lost on the director and writer - there is a whole scene where Konstantin breaks the fourth wall to metaphorically wink at the audience, look at us. Look at you… what are we all doing here indulging ourselves?

If you draw attention to your own self-indulgence, does that excuse it? I pondered this question at some point in the second half of the play during what felt like an interminable self-indulgent monologue by Irina’s lover Trigorin about the trials of being a wirter.

The first couple of acts fizzed. After the interval the whole play slowed down. There was an intensification of emotion towards the dramatic end but one that could have been bettered by some judicious editing. This is a fresh production with some great writing, superb set and dazzling acting. If it were half an hour shorter it would have earnt an ‘encore’.

“Who’s up for a bit of Chekov?”

NOT EVERYTHING called comedy in the theatre is necessarily funny but this version of Chekov’s ‘The Seagull’ is hilarious. At least until the interval, writes Katie Kelly...

The opening is arrestingly energetic, involving a quad bike and a great cover of a Billy Bragg number by character Simon Medvedenko, factory worker and class warrior. When he puts down his guitar and delivers the line, ‘ Who’s up for a bit of Chekov?’, the answer is everyone.

The writer and producer have gone for a contemporary staging of the play.

There is nothing obviously Russian about the lakeside setting. The group of townies who find themselves thrown together at a country house are dressed for the most part like they have washed in from Dalston. The story is that the famous actress Irina Arkadina and her son, have come to the country estate owned by her ailing brother Peter Sorin.

The action begins with a play put on by Irina’s son, Konstantin. He is desperate to impress his mother and emerge from her shadow. Long story short, he fails at both. Aside from this attempt at avantgarde theatre, the real drama comes

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their brother Andrei (Stuart Thompson) have been left. All suffer acute existential angst. “We will be forgotten, like those who’ve died already”, says Masha, continuing, “Torture is illegal, hanging is abolished, but still there’s suffering everywhere in the world.” Written 125 years ago, some things have not changed.

The sisters are educated, but is knowledge important or superfluous?

Nothing alleviates the dullness, other than the presence of the military. Masha says: “civilians are so rude” and soldiers

so decent. On the other hand, “Life on Earth will be beautiful and amazing”, states the more optimistic Baron. Less rosy is Irina’s outlook: “Life has drowned us like weeds in the rain.” Both sister-inlaw Natalya (Natalie Kalmar) and Masha suffer moments of madness.

The lighting and snuffing out of candles and dancing of candelabras make for beautiful Act changes. The music (live) turns ominous. Fast forward: Andrei and Natalya have a baby; Irina and Olga have jobs. Irina’s is “work without poetry, without meaning”.

Finally, we are in the garden, and we, the audience, are the trees. Candlelight is forgotten, and daylight streams in from windows behind us. Soldiers are leaving for Poland (like today’s for Ukraine); Irina and the Baron are to leave for Moscow; Olga has become headmistress; Masha’s maelstrom of frustration builds as she can only watch the migrating birds with envy. “Different people have different destinies”, says her husband. Despite a gunshot and momentous news, the music finally becomes cheerful, and all are a-frenzy. Irina cries “We’re going to live! If only we knew what we’re suffering for!”.

Not all their questioning goes answered.

This my first time in Sam Wanamaker’s Playhouse, indoors, unlike its adjoining Globe, I marvelled at the role of Candlelight Designer (Anna Watson).

This was only my second Chekhov, I confessed to fellow reviewer to my left, who expressed envy at my fresh eyes.

She had translated the play when Kristin Scott Thomas had played Masha the last time. We agreed this was a good one in understated appreciation as we left.

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audience.

Dreams and destinies, and the big question: ‘Why are we alive?’ dominate.

Desires to go to Moscow, to marry and stop working, to do manual labour, to rid oneself of inactivity; dreams of those born into privilege at a time and place when the social divide was fodder for revolution. They wait for clarity of mind, for things to happen, for people to arrive and to depart.

It is both 20-year-old sister Irina’s Saint’s Day and the anniversary of the death of

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Heading south - our pick of upcoming spring events

Amélie the Musical

Evening Concerts at the Queen’s House: Rajhans Harp Duo

Amélie is a young woman who lives quietly in the world but loudly in her mind.

She covertly improvises small but surprising acts of kindness that bring joy and mayhem. But when a chance at love comes her way, Amélie realises that to find happiness, she’ll have to risk everything and say what’s in her heart. Be inspired by this imaginative dreamer who finds her voice, discovers the power of connection, and sees possibility around every corner, showing at The Albany this March. It is presented by Trinity Laban Musical Theatre, based on the book by Craig Lucas, with music by Daniel Messé and lyrics by Nathan Tysen and Daniel Messé.

Head to the Queen’s House later this month for an evening of musical delights performed by harp duo Catherine and Elizabeth Rajhans in the sumptuous surroundings of the Great Hall.

This concert is part of a series of evening performances at the Queen’s House, organised in partnership with the Faculty of Music at Trinity Laban. Catherine and Elizabeth Rajhans were born in Kyiv and began learning the harp at the age of five. They studied at the Shamo Music School in Kyiv with Yelizaveta Herasina for five years and later continued their studies at the Chopin Music School in Moscow with Lena Watson. They are currently undergoing their third year of a bachelors’ degree at Trinity Laban.

Dates: Friday 14 and Saturday 15 March 2025, times vary. Tickets: £10 to £15 The Albany, Douglas Way, SE8 4AG www.thealbany.org.uk/shows/trinity-laban-musical-theatre-presents-amelie-the-musical

Ticket prices include a welcome drink. Date: Friday 28 March 2025, 7:30pm Prices Adult £16, Child £8. Queen’s House, Romney Road, SE10 9NF www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/queens-house/evening-concerts-queens-house-rajhans-harp-duo

The Girl on the Train

Davy’s Quiz Night

Dates: Tuesday 18 to Saturday 22 March 2025, times vary Tickets: £22 to £49 Churchill Theatre, High Street, Bromley BR1 1HA trafalgartickets.com/churchilltheatre-bromley/en-GB/event/play/ the-girl-on-the-train-tickets

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping Welcome, Tributes, to the 50th annual Hunger Games; it’s time to visit the games of Haymitch Abernathy. The latest in the Hunger Games series, Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins, takes place 24 years before the events of the original novels, as dramatic occurrences unfold on the morning of the reaping of the 50th contest.

To celebrate the release on Tuesday 18 March, Waterstones Greenwich is hosting a themed morning event, complete with drinks, event exclusives and definitively non-deadly games. Perfect for Hunger Games fans who can’t wait to get their hands on the latest book – and be sure to dress up in your Capitol best or with District pride.

Date: Tuesday 18 March 2025, 7am Tickets: £22, including a copy of the book, or £5 general admission Waterstones, 51 Greenwich Church Street, SE10 9BL www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-hunger-games-sunriseon-the-reaping-early-open-celebration-greenwichtickets-1247136000349

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Rachel Watson longs for a different life.

Her only escape is the perfect couple she watches through the train window every day, happy and in love. Or so it appears.

When Rachel learns that the woman she’s been secretly watching has suddenly disappeared, she finds herself as a witness and even a suspect in a thrilling mystery in which she will face bigger revelations than she could ever have anticipated. Adapted from Paula Hawkins’ novel, The Girl on the Train is a gripping new play – coming to Churchill Theatre

this month – that will keep you guessing until the final moment. Actor, novelist and podcaster Giovanna Fletcher (2:22 A Ghost Story, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Peter James’ Wish You Were Dead) will star in this brand-new production.

Join Davy’s Quiz Night at Davy’s Wine Vaults in Greenwich every third Thursday of the month at 7pm for an evening of brain-teasing fun, laughter and great company. Teams can be made up of up to six players with prizes up for grabs, including a £60 bar tab for first place and a round of bowling at Vintners Lanes for you and five guests if you come in second. The quiz format follows three rounds of general knowledge questions and one round of wine-specific trivia. Whether you’re a trivia master or just in it for the laughs, gather your friends, sip on fine wine, and make it a night to remember.

Date: Every third Thursday of the month. Coming up – 20 March and 17 April 2025 Tickets: £2 Davy’s Wine Vaults, 161 Greenwich High Road, SE10 8JA www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/davys-quiz-night-at-wine-vaults-greenwichtickets-1217719524879

In this new adaptation of The Railway Children

by Paul Burton, the cast will perform E. Nesbit’s much-loved children’s book in the Studio Theatre of Greenwich Theatre as a radio play. With two performances scheduled, both events will raise funds for RNLI Tower Lifeboat. The story concerns a family, including the children Roberta (nicknamed Bobbie), Peter and Phyllis, who move from London to the Three Chimneys, a house near a railway in Yorkshire, after the father, who works at the Foreign Office, is imprisoned after being falsely accused of spying.

Dates: Sunday 30 March 2025, 3:30pm and 7:30pm Tickets: £16, concessions £15 Greenwich Theatre, Crooms Hill, SE10 8ES greenwichtheatre.org.uk/events/ therailwaychildren

22 HISTORY

History

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Canal Grove Peckam.

Livesey’s childhood home

1920s drawing of the office accommodation and clock tower at the old Kent Road Gasworks . The clock tower has elements taken from Christ Church, which was removed from the site and rebuilt elsewhere

No.3 gas holder at Old Kent Road Gasworks - the first gas holder designed to Livesey’s ... cylindrical shell principles and now listed (Credit R.J.M.Carr)

George Livesey

The Old Kent Road kid who rose to great heights in gas

By Mary Mills

A GAS works does not seem to be the best place for a child to grow up in. But George Livesey always remembered his childhood in the Old Kent Road with affection and had happy memories of the gas works as his first playground.

George Livesey was the dominant figure in the late 19th Century gas industry – from his base in the Old Kent Road Gas Works he challenged gas company managements in London, and beyond; stamping his ideas on their often unwilling systems. In writing articles about him and his work I need to write about his work as a gas company manager, director and – eventual eminence –but also look back at his own roots as well as that of the industry he inherited.

His childhood in the gas works seems a good place to start. I’m afraid he began life in North London. We meet our hero.

George Livesey, born in Islington to Thomas and Helen Livesey in 1834. In

1839 the family moved to the Old Kent Road for Thomas’ new job aa clerk at the Old Kent Road gas works.

The Old Kent Road gas works dated from the late 1820s. Like many other small gas works it was set up by people who were perhaps rather less than honest. It had been designed by an eccentric engineer and a major explosion in 1836 had wrecked most of it.

The gas works was built on the Old Kent Road with a frontage on the Grand Surrey Canal. In the 1840s it would have been very different to a works of the 1970s, or even the 1880s. This was a small works with a relatively low make of gas, on a busy main road as town gave way to country and much of the land would have been empty. However housing and other industries were gradually moving into this area and it was in some way a distinct village on the outskirt of Camberwell.

The Livesey family moved into a house in Canal Grove – Thomas and Helen, five year old George, and three year old Ellen.

When I first started researching Livesey

I was enchanted by Canal Grove. The only way to reach the cottages was through a scruffy wooden door in the Old Kent Road. They were utterly charming. Since then they have been regenerated and have luxuries like road access. They predate the gas works by a few years and were used by them to house senior staff.

In the 1841 census – a year after moving to Peckham – they were just another young family. Thomas Livesey, son of a greengrocer and Helen, daughter of a potato salesman living, with their two young children, in a two up-two down cottage opposite a canal and backing onto a gasworks. . They did have one servant, a teenage ‘skivvy’ and mother’s help.

Thomas may have been ‘management’ but I think it is a stretch to call them ‘posh.’

The 1851 census reveals that next door to the Liveseys in Canal Grove, was Thomas’ father’s brother, frequently unemployed, William, with his family, and a couple of doors down was Helen’s brother, carpenter, George Hewes.

In George’s childhood is one he ‘played

about the works’ and there was nowhere there where a child was not allowed to go and play. He described “The first gasholder I remember being built was in 1840’ .. when he was six. ‘I was playing about the tank, and running along the planks one evening, as I had not got the rhythm of the plank, the next instant I found myself in a puddle at the bottom of the tank, fortunately not hurt.” His companions were other boys - some of whom grew up to be employed in the Old Kent Road works and remained lifelong friends. In those days families lived near the works and many children came daily to ‘bring father’s dinner ‘-hot in a basin and if they stayed no one seems to have minded. Even forty years later it was as seen normal for boys to be on the giant East Greenwich Gas Works site. In the 1880s one was crushed under the wheels of a locomotive driven by a neighbour and no-one seemed surprised that they were there and getting ‘rides’ from the drivers.

Even the coroner didn’t seem to think this was anything particularly wrong.

The nearby Surrey Canal was itself a source of games. George remembered ‘fields, hens, foxes’ and in the canal itself ‘reeds, rushes, flags, water lilies, willows’.

There was ‘bathing, fishing, boating’ and on summer evenings hundreds of boys would swim and dive from the bank.

George joined them and as he got older taught younger boys how to swim. They dived from and under barges moored alongside the Gas Works wall – surfacing in water covered in tar’. In later years a diver’s suit – kept for emergencies which might need breathing apparatus - hung in the clock tower of the Old Kent Road Works scaring the children and filling them with ‘awe’.

One of George Livesey’s earliest memories was the delivery of the company’s first barge in 1841, when he was seven. This was to be used for the transport of coal from collier ships brought to the company’s wharf from the Thames, via the canal. The barge was brought second hand from one of the company’s directors - Joseph Heathorn who was

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History George’s funeral procession

Livesey with his wife Harriet c.1900

Surrrey Canal coal deliveries by barge to Old Kent Road gas works

described many years later as an ‘old sailor who used to sail his own ships’ but who was really a City based ship-owner.

The barge was called Thomas and had come from Thomas Farncombe’s wharf in Bermondsey. Farncombe, a wealthy wharfinger, was the company chair. Men from the works lined the canal banks as the barge arrived and ‘all gave three cheers’.

In old age George described how ‘We were ready for a swim, and sat in the open stern of Thomas – it was our favourite diving platform . I remember there John Edmonds, always known as ‘Jack the Sailor,’ and our old pensioner John Durrant, now 95 years of age, who I once saw jump in the Canal with all his clothes on to save a fellow creature’s life.‘ The workforce would still have been relatively small and most would have lived only a short distance from the works so families would have known each other.

Although retort house workers were then working the later notorious twelve hour days, often home was just across the road and many of the neighbours worked their too. If a child played in the works no one seems to have minded – and it was safe because many people on site would recognise the child and know the family.

On the canal bridge stood a store owned by a Jonathan Hinchcliffe. George Livesey remembered this as a timber store but Hinchcliffe described himself as a

stonemason. In 1845 a group of working men - some from the Gas Works - began a temperance society there. George was then eleven and ‘just a boy swimming in the canal’ but he was encouraged to come into meetings by the men from the works.

There was, he said, ‘a lot of religion about in those days’. It was the start of what was to become his second career, in the temperance movement.

George never spoke about any school days and this remains a mystery. He must have had some schooling although perhaps not a formal ‘education’. His brother, Frank, ten years younger went to Dulwich College - so, where did George go? He started work at 14, as his father had done, so a formal secondary education is unlikely. Did he attend a local elementary school? Was there a reason he never spoke about his schooldays? I have found one obituary which says he attended a succession of ‘private schools’ – maybe that means the sort of small establishment which proliferated in those days, where unmarried daughters of clergy taught small children how to read and write. Presumably Frank went to Dulwich College because increased prosperity meant the family could afford to give him an education which would have been beyond their means when George was school age.

He started work, unofficially, at the age of 14, running messages . At the board

meeting of January 1, 1850, with the Right Honorable the Lord Mayor of London in the Chair, it was resolved ‘that Master G. T. Livesey be appointed assistant in the Company’s offices.’ He was sixteen and about to launch his career.

At last I’ve published my biography on George Livesey which I began in 1978! Over the years I’ve seen him described as a ‘great Prince of industry’ and shown as a top hatted cartoon capitalist. He is known as a gas engineer with new ideas and bigger and bigger gas holders and he changed the 19th century gas industry nationally – forcing regulation of profits. But he was brought up in the Old Kent Road Gasworks and never really left it. In Peckham and Lambeth all his life he was a temperance, Band of Hope, activist and a lay worker in local churches. He achieved new ways of bringing gas for light and cooking into the homes of ordinary working people – but he saw trade unions as ‘outsiders’ which got him in a lot of trouble. So better described as a charismatic maverick – who Peckham should remember as – perhaps – one of theirs.”

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Memorial

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A celebration of the life of

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BRIDGET MCDONAGH

LESLEY PATRICIA SCANLON (Nee Davis)

MIKE MCKENNA on his Birthday - 12 March

Sadly passed away on Tuesday 4th February 2025 aged 98.

Bridget will be greatly missed by all of her loving family and friends.

The funeral will be held on Monday 17th March.

The service will be at 11:30 at Our Lady Star of the Sea, Broadstairs.

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Tuesday 18th March 2025 10:00 AM Funeral service to take place at St George’s Cathedral SE1 6HR Followed by committal at Honor Oak Crematorium SE4 2LW at 12 Noon Of�iciating, Canon Michael Branch Following the service the family would Like you to join us at The Prince of Wales pub SE1 6ER With thanks from John, Lee and the Scanlon/Jones family.

And a big Thank You to Shirley of F.A.Albin & Sons

Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure All our Love Siobhan, Bill, Blaine, Evie, Pat, Trisha, Eve, Harry and your Millwall family, especially Keith and all those in Box 19.

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PUBLIC NOTICES 25

Thursday, March 13th 2025

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (GREAT SUFFOLK STREET, CRAWFORD ROAD, PRICES STREET, BOYSON ROAD, BOUNDARY LANE)

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (BURROWS MEWS, EAST DULWICH ROAD, RUSHWORTH STREET, SUNRAY AVENUE, HONOR OAK RISE, FOREST HILL ROAD, BRENCHLEY GARDENS, HEYGATE STREET

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC)

1.

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

1.

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

2.

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

2.

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) Great Suffolk Street, at it’s junction with Union Street, side of No’s 200 Skyline House (2b) Crawford Road, between No’s 67 – 71 (2c) Prices Street, at it’s junction with Bear Lane to it’s blocked end (2d) Boyson Road, between Camberwell Road and Red Lion Row (2e) Boundary Lane, between Camberwell Road and Red Lion Row 3.

The alternative routes for affected traffic will be (2a) Union Street, Great Guildford Street, Southwark Bridge Road, Southwark Street, Lavington Street. (2b) Coldharbour Lane, Valmar Road, Morna Road. (2c) not applicable. (2d) & (2e) Red Lion Row, Boyson Road, Camberwell Road

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 closure will be in operation on the following dates: (2a) 27th March – 2nd April (2b) 3rd April (2c) 21st – 27th April (2d) & (2e) 27th – 31st March and will be carried out in phases.

7.

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

Dated this 13th March 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) MCW-00001979-03/Thames water (2b) MWS-BULK-0307416/metering/MGJV (2c) LBSCR13145-34/liftassist (2d) BOYSONRD-V9236/BT & (2e) BOUNDARYLANE-V9236/B LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK NOTICE OF CHANGES TO PENALTY CHARGES AND ADDITIONAL FEES

(2a) Burrows Mews, between Ufford Street and it’s blocked end (2b) East Dulwich Road, between Adys Road and Grove Vale (2c) Rushworth Street, between Webber Street and King James Street (2d) Sunray Avenue, between No’s 27 to it’s blocked end (2e) Honor Oak Rise, between No’s 11 (2f) Forest Hill Road, banned right turn from Forest Hill Road into Brenchley Gardens (2g) Brenchley Gardens, banned right turn from Brenchley Gardens into Forest Hill Road (2h) Heygate Street, bus/cycle lane suspension located between Bodley Way and O’Callaghan Way. 3.

The alternative routes for affected traffic will be (2a) not applicable (2b) Adys Road, East Dulwich Road, Grove Vale (2c) as indicated by the signs displayed (2d) Crosswaithe Avenue, Dylways, Blanchedown, Denmark Hill, Sunray Avenue, Nairne Grove, Woodfarrs (2e) not applicable (2f) (2g) Forest Hill Road, Colyton Road, Cheltenham Road, Ivydale Road, Merttins Road, Brenchley Gardens. Forest Hill Road, Honor Oak Road, London Road, Barry Road, Peckham Rye (2h) 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 closure will be in operation on the following dates: (2a) 28th – 29th March (2b) 31st March – 2nd April (2c) 28th March (2d) 28th March – 9th May (2e) (2f) (2g) 24th – 27th March (2h) 20th March

7.

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

Dated this 13th March 2025 Ian Law Traffic Manager, London Borough of Southwark, Network Management, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth 160 Tooley Street, PO Box 64529, London, SE1 5LX

Following a determination by the London Councils Transport and Environment Committee, approval by the Mayor of London, and having received no objection within the period of one month of notifying the Secretary of State for Transport, the following increase in penalty charges and additional fees will take effect in the 32 London boroughs and the City of London from 7 April 2025.

Notice of Application to Vary a Premises Licence made under Section 34 of the Licensing Act 2003

As such, the changes to the penalty charges issued within the London Borough of Southwark as of the above date, are as follows:

Please take notice that I / we S Lyons Ltd T/A Poulet have made application to Southwark Council to vary the Premises Licence in respect of Poulet, 37 Maltby Street, London SE1 3PA

Parking penalties at the higher level will increase by £30 to:

The proposed variation is as follows: Playing of recorded music, late night refreshment and opening hours.

• £160 (Band A) reduced to £80 if paid within 14 days from the date of issue of the Penalty Charge Notice.

• £140 (Band B) reduced to £70 if paid within 14 days from the date of issue of the Penalty Charge Notice.

Days

Start time

Finish time

The retail sale of alcohol:

Monday to Thursday Friday & Saturday Sunday

11:00 11:00 11:00

23:00 00:00 23:00

The provision of regulated entertainment:

Monday to Sunday

08:00

23:00

The provision of late night refreshment:

Friday & Saturday

23:00

00:00

Opening hours:

Monday to Thursday Friday & Saturday Sunday

07:00 07:00 07:00

23:00 00:00 23:00

Parking penalties at the lower level will increase by £30 to: • £110 (Band A) reduced to £55 if paid within 14 days from the date of issue of the Penalty Charge Notice.

• £90 (Band B) reduced to £45 if paid within 14 days from the date of issue of the Penalty Charge Notice.

Bus Lane and Moving Traffic contraventions will also increase by £30 as of the above date to: • Penalty for contraventions of bus lane regulations - £160 • Penalty for a moving traffic contraventions - £160 A full list of contraventions can be found here: https://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/services/parking-services/parking-and-traffic-charges-london

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

Additional parking fees in relation to clamping and removing vehicles found in contravention will increase to:

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

• Release fee from wheel clamp = £100 • Release fee from car pound = £280 • Daily storage fee = £55 per day • Disposal fee = £100

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.

Further information regarding these charges may be obtained by contacting David Sole of the London Borough of Southwark Parking Services by emailing david.sole@southwark.gov.uk

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.

Dated 13 March 2025 Steven Grayer Interim Head of Service - Highways, Environment, Sustainability & Leisure

Date of application: 10th February 2025

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Thursday, March 13th 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, Chief executive's department, Planning division, Development Management, PO Box 64529, London SE1 5LX. Reason for publicity. The applications are advertised for the reasons identified by the following codes: AFFECT - development affecting character or appearance of a nearby conservation area; OR development affecting setting of a nearby listed building(s); DEP - departure from the development plan; EIA - environmental impact assessment (these applications are accompanied by an environmental statement a copy of which may be obtained from the Council - there will be a charge for the copy); MAJ - major planning application; STDCA - development within a conservation area; STDLB - works to or within the site of a listed building; BROOK HALL 17 FLODDEN ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE5 9LH (Ref: 20/AP/0887) Construction of a fifth floor extension to Blocks B, C, D, E and F, a fourth floor extension to Block A, new blocks H and G and infill units between Blocks A and B and to the rear of Block F (all 4 storeys) to provide 60 additional student rooms for the University of Arts London. (Within: Camberwell New Road CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA MAJ MAJ STDCA (Contact: Zoe Oakes 020 7525 0885) 310-330 ST JAMESS ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 5JX (Ref: 21/AP/1667) Retention of existing Live /work unit and redevelopment of the site comprising demolition of existing buildings and erection of three buildings to provide new residential development and the provision of flexible Class E floorspace with public realm improvements, amenity space, cycle parking spaces, disabled car parking spaces and refuse/recycling stores and other associated works. For information the development consists of; - Erection of three buildings at 6, 9 and 21 storeys - Maximum AOD height of 69.02m - 161 residential units - 1779 sqm of employment floorspace (Class E(g)(i) and E(g)(iii)) - 164.5 sqm of Sui Generis floorspace (retained Live / work) - 33 sqm of ancillary community floorspace Reason(s) for publicity: MAJ DEP MAJ (Contact: Troy Davies 0207 525 1513) AYLESBURY ESTATE SITE PHASE 2B LAND BOUNDED BY THURLOW STREET AND ALBANY ROAD AND KINGLAKE STREET AND BAGSHOT STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK SE17 AND SE5 (Ref: 22/AP/2226) Demolition of the existing buildings and redevelopment to provide a mixed use development comprising five buildings ranging in height from 5 to 26 storeys with basements, providing a total of 640 new homes (Class C3); flexible floorspace for commercial business and service uses (Class E) and local community and learning uses (Class F1/F2(a)(b) public open space and playspace private and communal amenity space formation of new accesses and routes within the site alterations to existing accesses; and associated car and cycle parking; refuse storage and hard and soft landscaping; and associated works. For Information, this is an AMENDED SCHEME, the amendments include the following: - Increase of 26 units, bringing the overall total to 640 homes; - Additional onestorey to 4 buildings to accommodate for the additional residential units (the height range of will remain within the 5-26 storey range); and Changes to the internal layout, including the removal of one building core and the incorporation of two stairs to 4 building cores, to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations.

Additional and amended documents have been provided to support the above amendments. The application is accompanied by an Environmental Statement and associated addendum submitted pursuant to the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017. The Environmental Statement and addendum can be viewed online at the planning register. Hard copies of the complete ES can be purchased from HGH for a fee or an electronic version can be sent free of charge in PDF format, upon request. Reason(s) for publicity: MAJ MAJ EIA AFFECT (Contact: Alexander Cameron 020 7525 5416) AYLESBURY ESTATE SITE PHASE 2B LAND BOUNDED BY THURLOW STREET AND ALBANY ROAD AND KINGLAKE STREET AND BAGSHOT STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK SE17 AND SE5 (Ref: 22/AP/2226) Demolition of the existing buildings and redevelopment to provide a mixed use development comprising five buildings ranging in height from 5 to 26 storeys with basements, providing a total of 640 new homes (Class C3); flexible floorspace for commercial business and service uses (Class E) and local community and learning uses (Class F1/F2(a)(b) public open space and playspace private and communal

amenity space formation of new accesses and routes within the site alterations to existing accesses; and associated car and cycle parking; refuse storage and hard and soft landscaping; and associated works. For Information, this is an AMENDED SCHEME, the amendments include the following: - Increase of 26 units, bringing the overall total to 640 homes; - Additional onestorey to 4 buildings to accommodate for the additional residential units (the height range of will remain within the 5-26 storey range); and Changes to the internal layout, including the removal of one building core and the incorporation of two stairs to 4 building cores, to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations.

Additional and amended documents have been provided to support the above amendments. The application is accompanied by an Environmental Statement and associated addendum submitted pursuant to the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017. The Environmental Statement and addendum can be viewed online at the planning register. Hard copies of the complete ES can be purchased from HGH for a fee or an electronic version can be sent free of charge in PDF format, upon request. Reason(s) for publicity: MAJ MAJ EIA AFFECT (Contact: Alexander Cameron 020 7525 5416) LANCASTER ESTATE LAND BETWEEN LINGFIELD HOUSE, ALBURY HOUSE, BROOKWOOD HOUSE, BOYFIELD STREET AND KING JAMES STREET, INCLUDING EXISTING GARAGES AND LAND ADJACENT TO GIBBINGS HOUSE (Ref: 22/AP/3925) Construction of a four-storey block on land to the rear of Lingfield House to create x 6 social rented residential units; Construction of a sixstorey plus one maintenance access storey block on existing car parking and garage site adjoining Gibbings House to create x 10 new social rented residential units including associated parking, landscaping, cycle parking and refuse storage. Reason(s) for publicity: MAJ (Contact: Zoe Oakes 020 7525 0885) NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSING OFFICE 26 LEATHERMARKET STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 3HN (Ref: 22/AP/4126) Demolition of the existing office building and associated structures and the construction of a new part 5, part 6 mixed-use building providing replacement office floorspace and 26 affordable homes. (Within: Bermondsey Street CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA MAJ (Contact: Andre Verster 020 7525 5457) 43 MADRON STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK SE17 2LE (Ref: 22/AP/4110) Replacement of the existing garage with a part single and three-storey building comprising a basement to provide a basement and ground floor commercial unit and a two bedroom maisonette above with flat sedum roof and associated cycle and bins stores (Within: Thomas A'Beckett And High Street CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Mumtaz Shaikh 020 7525 0585) FRIARS CLOSE BEAR LANE LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 (Ref: 22/AP/4376) Demolition of all existing residential buildings and ancillary structures on site. Construction of residential homes (Use Class C3) and flexible community & learning (Use Classes F1 & F2) floorspace; roof plant enclosure; cycle and vehicle parking; highway and access improvements; and landscape and public realm improvements. The new building would comprise a part nine, part twenty-two storey building to deliver 149 new homes. Reason(s) for publicity: MAJ MAJ (Contact: Matt Redman 020 7525 3257) FRIARS CLOSE BEAR LANE LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 (Ref: 22/AP/4376) Demolition of all existing residential buildings and ancillary structures on site. Construction of residential homes (Use Class C3) and flexible community & learning (Use Classes F1 & F2) floorspace; roof plant enclosure; cycle and vehicle parking; highway and access

improvements; and landscape and public realm improvements. The new building would comprise a part nine, part twenty-two storey building to deliver 149 new homes. Reason(s) for publicity: MAJ MAJ (Contact: Matt Redman 020 7525 3257) 6-12 VERNEY ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE16 3DH (Ref: 23/AP/0948) Demolition of existing buildings and structures on the site and redevelopment to provide an up to four storey building to accommodate industrial and logistics (Use Class B2, B8 and Class E(g)) plus part ground floor flexible Ea and/or Eb together with plant, landscaping, the formation of new accesses and alterations to existing accesses, associated vehicle and cycle parking and other associated works (as revised on 29.02.2024 and 29.04.2024). Reason(s) for publicity: MAJ (Contact: Paul Ricketts 020 7525 3212) 2 GALLERY ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE21 7AB (Ref: 23/AP/1603) Conversion of a Class C2 boarding house to 7 Class C3 accommodation and construction of 2 new Class C3 dwellings, alongside associated landscaping. (Within: Dulwich Village CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Andre Verster 020 7525 5457) SWEDISH SEAMANS CHURCH 120 LOWER ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE16 2UB (Ref: 23/AP/2101) Listed building consent for proposed internal layout changes to the front building (an existing HMO use) to include a new living room and kitchen and an additional toilet at Ground floor; enlarging an existing kitchen on the second floor; converting one bedroom to a kitchen on the third floor. This front building is not listed.

Proposed change of use of the rear building from a C3 flat to a Sui Generis HMO (6-9 residents), with internal layout changes to include an enlarged kitchen at Ground floor and an enlarged bedroom at first floor. Proposed change of use of a listed building from a former D1 use(Community space former church) to F2 Local community use Multi-purpose hall. There is no proposed external changes to the above buildings. Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Richard Craig 020 7525 0436) LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK SPORTS CLUB DULWICH COMMON LONDON SOUTHWARK SE21 7EU (Ref: 23/AP/2278) Installation of two entrance turnstiles, hard standing around the pitch perimeter and car park to enable access for all, additional seats in the main stand, covered standing at Dulwich Park end, and a new temporary changing room and public toilets. (Within: Dulwich Wood CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Zaib Khan 020 7525 0311) 21 BOROUGH HIGH STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 9SE (Ref: 23/AP/2308) Installation of new timber clad aluminium framed glazed shopfront on all three elevations, reinstatement of existing boarded up shopfront window on St Thomas Street elevation and installation of shopfront awning on Borough High Street elevation (revised description). (Within: Borough High Street CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Louise Dinsdale 07513 137967) 2 DULWICH VILLAGE LONDON SOUTHWARK SE21 7AL (Ref: 23/AP/3459) Conversion of Pre-Prep School to four C3 Residential apartments and retention of single storey hall and garden building for educational use (Use Class F1), provision of new pedestrian access and landscaping and removal of some external structures (associated with 23/AP/3458) (Within: Dulwich Village CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Zaib Khan 020 7525 0311) 152-154 EAST DULWICH GROVE LONDON SOUTHWARK SE22 8TB (Ref: 23/AP/3458) Demolition of two detached dwellings and the erection of two buildings for relocated Pre-Prep

school including pedestrian access, external play space and hard and soft landscaping (associated with 23/AP/3459) (Within: Dulwich Village CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA MAJ (Contact: Zaib Khan 020 7525 0311) 16-18 PECKHAM HIGH STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK SE15 5DT (Ref: 24/AP/0091) Demolition of existing 3-storey buildings (16 and 18 Peckham High Street) currently comprising 2No. commercial units (use class E) and 3No. self-contained residential units (use class C3).

Construction of 4-storey building (with additional basement level) comprising 1No. commercial unit (use class E) and 7No. self-contained residential units (use class C3). Associated enabling works including bike storage, bin storage and plant equipment. (Within: Rye Lane Peckham CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Sean Gomes 020 7525 0666) 1 HORSLEY STREET AND 42 QUEENS ROW LONDON SOUTHWARK SE17 2PX (Ref: 24/AP/1976) Conversion of existing loft areas (at third floor level) to create 4No. self-contained residential flats (use class C3). Installation of additional windows and internal alterations to facilitate.

Provision bike and bin storage and other ancillary works. (Within: Walworth Road CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Sean Gomes 020 7525 0666) SYDENHAM HILL WOOD SYDENHAM HILL AND COX'S WALK LONDON SE26 6LT (Ref: 24/AP/3817) Demolition and removal of low brick wall and chain link fencing, and replacement with black steel security fencing. (Within: Dulwich Wood CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Alex Lambert 020 7525 1353) 19-49 BUSH ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE8 5AP (Ref: 24/AP/3577) Demolition of all existing buildings and construction of 3no. blocks with heights of two, three, and part-four storeys, containing commercial space (Use Class E(g)(i) / E(g)(iii)), purpose-built student accommodation rooms (Use Class Sui Generis), associated landscaping, parking and turning areas.

Reason(s) for publicity: MAJ (Contact: Andre Verster 020 7525 5457) THE OLD RECTORY LIVERPOOL GROVE LONDON SOUTHWARK SE17 2HH (Ref: 24/AP/3430) Two storey rear extension, including air source heat pump, to the Old Rectory building to integrate additional living accommodation (Within: Multiple CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Glenn Ruane 020 7525 5840) 104 PECKHAM HIGH STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK SE15 5ED (Ref: 25/AP/0109) Single-storey rear extension to existing flat at first floor level. (Within: Rye Lane Peckham CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Emily Williams 020 7525 1249) COBURG HOUSE 63-67 NEWINGTON CAUSEWAY LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 6LS (Ref: 24/AP/3621) Demolition of existing building and erection of a building comprising commercial floorspace (Class E), Purpose built student accommodation bedrooms and amenity space (sui generis), refuse and bike stores, internal and external plant, and external landscaping. For information: - proposed building is part 19 storeys with additional rooftop lift/overrun/enclosure plus basement (62.8m AOD, 59.9m above ground), part 18 storeys (58.3m AOD, 55.4m above ground) and part 3 storeys (14.7m AOD, 11.8m above ground). The development as a whole comprises: - 243 student bedrooms; - 1,504sqm GIA of flexible commercial, business, service floorspace (Class E) Reason(s) for publicity: MAJ AFFECT (Contact: Wing Lau 020 7525 5729) Continues....

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Thursday, March 13th 2025

102 IVYDALE ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE15 3BS (Ref: 25/AP/0150) Construction of a L-shape rear dormer including a ridge raise 0.45m and the creation of a roof terrace over outrigger. (Within: Nunhead Cemetry CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Samuel Hepworth 020 7525 5465) 166 IVYDALE ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE15 3BT(Ref: 25/AP/0070) Construction of rear L-shaped roof dormer extension and roof extension, include raising of roof ridge by 400mm and 2no. rooflights to front roof slope (Within: Nunhead Cemetry CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Samuel Hepworth 020 7525 5465) 37 KIRKWOOD ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE15 3XT (Ref: 24/AP/3831) Construction of ground floor rear infill extension with flat roof and roof windows. Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Alex Lambert 020 7525 1353) RAILWAY ARCHES 344-349 CAMBERWELL STATION ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE5 9JN (Ref: 25/AP/0178) Variation of Condition 13 (Restriction of Use Hours) of planning permission 23/AP/2880 dated 13/06/2024 for 'Change of use of 6no. railway arches to flexible uses within Use Class B2, B8, E (a-d) and/or (g).' The amendments include the following: - For Unit 344 (only), the use hereby permitted shall not be carried out outside of the hours of 06:00- 23:00 on all days. Approved hours to remain the same for all other units.

(Within: Camberwell New Road CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA STDCA (Contact: Agneta Kabele 020 7525 3148) WILLIAM BOOTH TRAINING COLLEGE CHAMPION PARK LONDON SOUTHWARK SE5 8BQ (Ref: 25/AP/0055) Listed building consent for investigative works, localised external repairs, complete repointing, and cleaning to the Administration Building (B.16) Tower (amended). (Within: Camberwell Grove Conservation Area CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Rosie Poser 020 7525 7924) FLAT 1 HUGHES HOUSE FLODDEN ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE5 9LJ (Ref: 24/AP/3784) Installation of external wall insulation to the lower ground floor flat. (Within: Camberwell New Road CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Alex Lambert 020 7525 1353) 18 SURREY SQUARE LONDON SOUTHWARK SE17 2JX (Ref: 25/AP/0342) Construction of full-width single storey side-rear extension with side entrance porch at ground floor level, construction of mansard-style dormer with terrace at roof level, associated landscaping and enabling works. (Within: Thomas A'Beckett And High Street CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Sean Gomes 020 7525 0666) LONDON BRIDGE HOSPITAL 27-33 TOOLEY STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 2PR (Ref: 25/AP/0243) Part retrospective part proposed Listed Building Consent for replacement signage on the external facades of the building and repainting of the shopfront. (Within: Tooley Street CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Rosie Poser 020 7525 7924) 3 COURT LANE GARDENS LONDON SOUTHWARK SE21 7DZ (Ref: 25/AP/0367) Construction of a front dormer roof extension (Within: Dulwich Village Dulwich Wood Dulwich Village CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Alex Lambert 020 7525 1353) LONDON BRIDGE HOSPITAL 27-33 TOOLEY STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 2PR (Ref: 25/AP/0249) Part retrospective application part proposal for the display of non-illuminating replacement signage on external facades (Within: Tooley Street CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Rosie Poser 020 7525 7924) 51-53 SOUTHWARK STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 1RU (Ref: 25/AP/0435) Integration of glazed protection from fall element at window level to comply with building regulations (Within: Thrale Street CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Adeleh Haghgoo 020 7525 0474) 61 - 63 RYE LANE LONDON SOUTHWARK

SE15 5EX (Ref: 25/AP/0377) Display of 1x externally illuminated fascia sign, 1x projecting sign, 1x internally illuminated web sign and vinyl applied to windows along with a Branded ATM (Within: Rye Lane Peckham Rye Lane Peckham CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Michèle Sterry 020 7525 5453) GROVE HOUSE DULWICH COMMON LONDON SOUTHWARK SE21 7EZ (Ref: 25/AP/0324) Demolition of the existing residential building and the erection of a two storey dwelling including ancillary garden / bike store, terracing, parking, hard and soft landscaping. (This application represents a departure of Policy P57 Open Space of Southwark Plan 2022 by virtue of construction of a replacement dwellinghouse on a different footprint). (Within: Dulwich Wood CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA DEP (Contact: Agneta Kabele 020 7525 3148) 45 WOODWARDE ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE22 8UN (Ref: 25/AP/0140) Construction of single storey rear extension with retractable awning, raised parapet, and 6no. solar panels on the roof. Installation of 4no. conservation roof lights and 2no. solar panels to existing roof. Removal of 2no. chimney stacks along western flank of house. Works to front garden to include installation of ramped path and driveway, addition of covered bin store and EV charging point, associated landscaping.

Works to rear garden to include addition of terrace adjacent to single storey extension, erection of garden room to serve as a rehabilitation studio, associated landscaping.

(Within: Dulwich Village CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Alex Lambert 020 7525 1353) 39 REVERDY ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 5QE (Ref: 25/AP/0391) Construction of single storey side-infill extension and replacement of existing ground floor rear window. (Within: Thorburn Square CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Louise Dinsdale 07513 137967) 11A WESTMORELAND ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE17 2AX (Ref: 25/AP/0467) Construction of rear dormer and insertion of 2no. rooflights to facilitate loft conversion (Within: Walworth Road CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Samuel Hepworth 020 7525 5465) 126 TURNEY ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE21 7JJ (Ref: 25/AP/0498) Demolition of the existing rear conservatory and construction of a new extension to the side and rear, complete with metal sliding doors and rooflights with the addition of 6 solar panels to rear roof of the property. (Within: Dulwich Village CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Susherrie Suki 020 7525 0646) 119 METRO CENTRAL HEIGHTS 119 NEWINGTON CAUSEWAY LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 6BB (Ref: 25/AP/0495) Listed building consent to replace the existing ATM with new model ATM (NCR 6624) & fix ATM suround sign Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Anna Poulose 020 7525 3174) 94 ROPE STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK SE16 7TF (Ref: 25/AP/0493) Retrospective Listed Building Consent for replacement of front door at 94 Rope Street, Swedish Quays,SE16 7TF Justification for the Replacement: 1. Non-Functional Original Door: Upon purchasing the property at the end of last year, I discovered that the front door had been permanently sealed with a large metal panel by the seller, Barclays Bank, during repossession.

Neither the selling agent nor the bank provided a key, leaving the door inaccessible. As a result, I have been unable to use the front entrance for over six months, relying solely on the back door.

2. Damage During Unlocking Attempt: Last Friday, I engaged a professional locksmith to regain access to the front door. Unfortunately, during the process, the door sustained significant damage and was deemed irreparable due to compromised structural integrity. 3.

Immediate Replacement for Security and Safety: To ensure the security of the property and protect it from potential risks (e.g., unauthorized access or weather damage), recommended by the locksmith, I arranged for the immediate installation of a new glazed timber door from Wickes on Friday. The door has been painted blue to align with the estate?s color scheme. 4.

Sympathetic Design: The new door features glazed panels, consistent with the original design intent of Swedish Quays and in keeping with neighboring properties (e.g., No. 95). This change enhances the aesthetic harmony of the estate while improving natural light ingress. 5.

Listed Building Consent Application: After replaced the broken door on Friday. I start to prepared the Listed Building Consent Application immediately during the weekend.

And now, I am ready to submit it in the earily Monday mo Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Rosie Poser 020 7525 7924) TIMBER SQUARE (PHASE 2) 63 EWER STREET LONDON SE1 0NR (Ref: 25/AP/0524) Partial demolition of the viaduct structure, remodelling and refurbishment and change of use of existing arches within the viaduct structure to flexible office, retail, gymnasium and restaurant uses (Class E) and flexible cultural, drinking establishment, live music venue, nightclub, cinema, and theatre uses (Sui Generis); construction of two buildings (ground plus-12 storey plus plant and ground plus 15storey plus plant) for flexible office and indoor sport and recreation facilities (Class E); associated landscaping, new public realm, creation of new entrances and frontages, cycle parking, highways works, plant and equipment and all other associated works. Reason(s) for publicity: MAJ (Contact: Nathaniel Young 020 7525 0417) 27 CHAMPION GROVE LONDON SOUTHWARK SE5 8BN (Ref: 25/AP/0521) Listed Building Consent installation of the new timber French door to the rear (Within: Camberwell Grove Conservation Area CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Rosie Poser 020 7525 7924) 51-53 CAMBERWELL CHURCH STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK SE5 8TR (Ref: 25/AP/0271) Retrospective application for change of use of part of ground floor from hotel use (Class C1) to cafe/restaurant use (Class E(b) while retaining the existing hotel use on the upper floors and part of the ground floor. (Within: Multiple CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Michèle Sterry 020 7525 5453) 51-53 CAMBERWELL CHURCH STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK SE5 8TR (Ref: 25/AP/0272) Retrospective display of an internally-illuminated aluminium tray/fascia sign. (Within: Camberwell Green CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Michèle Sterry 020 7525 5453)

(Ref: 25/AP/0513) Replacement of existing boundary fence around nursery building on Penrose Street and Carter Street. (Within: Sutherland Square CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Louise Dinsdale 07513 137967) LAND TO THE REAR OF 54 NUNHEAD LANE LONDON SOUTHWARK SE15 3TU (Ref: 25/AP/0297) Erection of a single storey two bedroom dwelling on the land to the rear of 54 Nunhead Lane.

(Within: Nunhead Green CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Susherrie Suki 020 7525 0646) FLAT 7 70 SEARLES ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 4YY (Ref: 25/AP/0296) Replacement of wooden timber windows with uPVC double-glazed windows of same style and same rosewood colour (Within: Yates Estate And Victory CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Ibrahim Azam 020 7525 2876) 61 - 63 RYE LANE LONDON SOUTHWARK SE15 5EX (Ref: 25/AP/0376) Shop front alterations to include a ATM and installation of plant on the roof (Within: Rye Lane Peckham Rye Lane Peckham CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Michèle Sterry 020 7525 5453) 65 LIVERPOOL GROVE LONDON SOUTHWARK SE17 2HP (Ref: 25/AP/0505) External alterations including replacement of existing clay roof tiles and existing second floor rear window, installation of 5no. conservation rooflights on rear roof slope and other minor works. (Within: Liverpool Grove CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Louise Dinsdale 07513 137967) 157 CAMBERWELL ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE5 0HB (Ref: 25/AP/0349) Installation of a new shopfront (part retrospective). (Within: Addington Square CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Louise Dinsdale 07513 137967) Dated: 11 Mar 2025 - comments to be received within 21 days of this date (or 30 days for EIA development).

STEPHEN PLATTS - Director of Planning and Growth

PECKHAM FIRE STATION 78 - 80 PECKHAM ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE5 8PR (Ref: 25/AP/0410) Installation of micro-generation renewable energy sources (MRES) in a form of Photovoltaic (PV) Cells to roof locations, Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP) with an acoustic attenuation enclosure in the training yard adjacent to and at the rear of the existing building and electrical kiosks on the northern (front) façade of the building. (Within: Sceaux Gardens CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Mumtaz Shaikh 020 7525 0585) 215 WATERLOO ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 8XH (Ref: 25/AP/0590) Listed buildings consent for the display of advertisements a illuminated projecting sign and a side facade shop front and a printed and laminated vinyl applied to brickwall. Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Anna Poulose 020 7525 3174) 307-319 WALWORTH ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE17 2TG (Ref: 25/AP/0583) Display of 1no. fascia sign and 1 no. projecting sign (Within: Walworth Road CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Susherrie Suki 020 7525 0646) HOREB HALL 111 CONSORT ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE15 3RU (Ref: 25/AP/0299) Refurbishment and extensions to the front, rear and side including a new spire to create a Buddhist Community/Meditation centre with ground floor cafe, class rooms, meditation space and ancillary residential accommodation and rear garden for the Qing Liang Buddist Foundation. (Within: Nunhead Green CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Emily Williams 020 7525 1249) ST PAULS PRIMARY SCHOOL PENROSE STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK SE17 3DT

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28 PUBLIC NOTICES

Thursday, March 13th 2025

Notice of Application for a Club Premises Certificate made under Section 71 of the Licensing Act 2003 Please take notice that I / we: SET Social Have made application to Southwark Council for a new Club Premises Certificate in respect of 55A Nigel Road, London, SE15 4NP The relevant licensable activities and proposed times to be carried on, on or from the premises are Days

Starts time

Finish time

The supply of alcohol by or on behalf of a club to, or to the order of, a member of the club:

Sunday to Thursday Friday to Saturday

10:00 10:00

01:00 03:00

The provision of regulated entertainment:

Recorded music: 10:00 10:00

01:00 03:00

Sunday to Thursday Friday to Saturday

10:00 10:00

00:00 00:00

Sunday to Thursday Friday to Saturday

10:00 10:00

01:00 03:00

Sunday to Thursday Friday to Saturday All other regulated entertainment:

Opening hours:

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 28 days starting the day after the date shown below.

Note: it is an offence to knowingly or recklessly to 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 £5,000.

Date of application: 11th March 2025 Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 NOTICE UNDER ARTICLE 13 OF APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMISSION Proposed development at: Snowsfields Quarter, London, SE1 3SS Take notice that an application is being made by: Oxford Snowsfields Development Limited and Guy’s & St Thomas’ Foundation To London Borough of Southwark for planning permission for: “Demolition of the existing buildings and the construction of three new buildings, providing flexible commercial floorspace (Class E (g)), ground floor retail (Class E (a-b)), science on display (Class E(g)/F1), community performance floorspace (Class E/F1), a Public House (Sui Generis); cycle parking, servicing, refuse and plant areas, public realm and highway improvements, and other works incidental to the development.”

Any owner* of the land or tenant** who wishes to make representations about this application should write to Southwark Council on the address below: Southwark Council Chief Executive's Department Planning Division Development Management PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX *‘owner’ means a person having a freehold interest or a leasehold interest the unexpired term of which is not less than seven years. **‘tenant’ means a tenant of an agricultural holding any part of which is comprised in the land.

Submission Date: 03.04.2025 Signed: DP9 Ltd On behalf of: Oxford Snowsfields Development Limited and Guy’s & St Thomas’ Foundation Date: 13.03.2025 Statement of owners’ rights The grant of planning permission does not affect owners’ rights to retain or dispose of their property, unless there is some provision to the contrary in an agreement or lease.

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

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Deadline is 3pm on Wednesdays

SPORT 29

Amaru Kaunda celebrates his goal

Andrew Wadman, amateur world champion Shona Whitwell, Wiktoria Michalik, Rachel Moore, Maisey Rose Courtney and George Wadman

By John Kelly GEORGE AND Andrew Wadman had two fighters in action recently as Wiktoria Michalik chalked up her ninth win in ten bouts in Croydon recently.

The Wadmans are currently coaching away from Fisher and working with John Ryder at Elite

Matchroom Gym. They took another fighter, Rachel Moore, to Newcastle last week where she was just edged out.

“Rachel Moore is a former rugby player who had won all her bouts by stoppage and is the hardest to match, no one wants to box her because she’s so strong and powerful,” Andrew Wadman said.

“We got 48-hour notice last week to box in Newcastle. We took the bout against another undefeated fighter. We literally got on the train to Newcastle, were there for two hours, boxed and got the train home. We were back in London by midnight.

“This is how desperate we are for a bout for her.

Armani-Jordan Martin put the Fish in front in the fifth minute in front of an attendance of 248 in

Rotherhithe.

They held that advantage until three minutes from time when Ben Fitchett equalised.

Fisher are third in the table, trailing VCD by thirteen points and Faversham by twelve.

Ajay Ashanike’s side are next in league action on March 27 away to Stansfeld.

Dubois overcomes flu and late attack

By John Kelly CAROLINE DUBOIS survived a late assault to defend her WBC lightweight world title against Korean challenger Bo Mi Re Shin at the Royal Albert Hall last weekend.

Dubois won a majority decision 9595, 98-93 and 98-92.

Dubois dominated eight rounds before her opponent launched attacks in the final two.

But Dubois had done enough to extend her unbeaten professional record to twelve.

Dubois’ first defence of her title in

Fisher’s Isaac Ogunseri makes a save

January ended in a technical draw after Jessica Camara suffered a cut to her eye.

Trainer Shane McGuigan revealed Dubois had been suffering with flu before her second defence.

“I thought she boxed brilliantly for eight rounds,” McGuigan said. “In the last two rounds she got dragged in and lost her base a little bit.

“No excuses, but Caroline hasn’t been feeling her best. This is the most amazing experience for her, she wanted to be involved in it and kept saying she was fine.

“Maybe in those last four minutes that was telling.”

Photo by Dave Anderson

FISHER WERE denied a win against SCEFL Premier Division leaders VCD Athletic who scored a late equaliser at St Paul’s last weekend.

DULWICH HAMLET blew a twogoal lead as Hashtag United scored twice in the last ten minutes to rescue a 3-3 draw in the Isthmian League Premier Division at Parkside last weekend.

“It was a brilliant fight that got a standing ovation. Rachel won the fight but lost the hometown decision. But the opponent’s coach came straight up to us and said that they all thought Rachel had won the fight.

“So they’re having a rematch next week in the West Kingsdown show (March 22-23).”

FISH LET LEAGUE LEADERS OFF HOOK

By John Kelly

By John Kelly

Lionesses routed again

By John Kelly MILLWALL LIONESSES suffered a second successive heavy defeat to Fulham in Rotherhithe last weekend.

After their 5-0 defeat in the League Cup semi-final the previous weekend, the Lionesses lost 7-0 in the L&SERWFL Premier Division.

The visitors were 4-0 up inside seventeen minutes after braces from Kayleigh Stead and Stella Gandee Morgan.

Morgan completed her hattrick in the 79th minute before Alexandra Hayman and Georgia Heasman added two more in the last five minutes.

Ted Jones’s Millwall are seventh in the twelve-team table with 24 points from seventeen games.

The Lionesses host Hayward Heath Town on Sunday at 1.30pm.

Meanwhile, Millwall’s under-18s face Haringey Girls Academy in the London Cup final at Barking FC this Sunday at 7pm.

Amaru Kaunda and David Bremang had Bradley Quinton’s visitors 2-0 up by the 33rd minute.

Luke May-Parrott made it 2-1 on 56 minutes before Michael Chambers restored Dulwich’s twogoal advantage seven minutes later.

The Hamlet appeared to be on their way to three points but Sakariya Hassan scored in the 82nd minute and Misha Djemaili levelled four minutes from time.

Dulwich’s results are much improved since Quinton took over from Hakan Hayrettin in January, though he wasn’t happy with this point away from home.

“It’s two points dropped, I’ll be totally honest with you, 3-1 up with the game won,” Quinton said. “The boys need to understand how we’re playing and how we need to play when we’re away from home and it’s windy and they turn us or just want to penetrate us in wide areas.

“You need to be organised and you need to be closer together and a bit more resolute. We were comfortable, and then all of a sudden we just seemed to panic a little bit.

“We need to understand that that’s two points we’ve lost there. It feels like individual mistakes have kind of cost us the last few weeks, as it did against Lewes and that last one has cost us again.

“Passing the ball backwards, sometimes you need to take responsibility and play the ball forward. Why are you passing back?

That’s what we spoke about.

“But we scored some good goals.

On the other side of it, to go 3-1 up away from home, we looked good. Obviously a couple of boys were tired. We looked at that and managed their minutes. But it’s disappointing that we haven’t taken all three points there.”

Dulwich host Chesthunt this Saturday at 3pm.

Photo by Mike Urban

WADMANS MAKE NEWCASTLE DASH

Hamlet make a Hash of it

30 SPORT

LIONS ROAR BACK TO DOWN WATFORD

SKY BET CHAMPIONSHIP Watford - 1 Pollock 30’ Millwall - 2 De Norre 59’, Coburn 81’ Date: Saturday 8 March 2025 Man of the Match: Casper De Norre Referee: Gavin Ward Attendance: 20,031 (2,104)

By Will Scott at Vicarage Road MILLWALL STAGED a remarkable second-half turnaround to overturn a one-goal deficit and beat Watford 2-1 away at Vicarage Road last Saturday - the Lions’ first comeback victory since November 2022.

Millwall looked uninspired for much of the first half and went behind in the 30th minute after failing to mark Mattie Pollock at a corner, but came out of the dressing room looking like a changed side - they pressed high, forced turnovers and got on the ball after being passengers for most of the opening period, and eventually their performance bore fruit.

Casper De Norre pulled one back in the 59th minute via a sidefooted finish through a crowd of bodies, before Josh Coburn’s glancing header in the 81st minute completed the comeback and secured another away win for the Lions.

It was an impressive reversal - especially considering the context. The last time Millwall had come back from a half-time deficit to win on the road was February 2021, and it meant that Alex Neil’s excellent away record as Lions boss continued - his side had won five out of their nine road games during his tenure.

However, few in the packed away end would have guessed Neil’s side would have continued their run given how the game went for the first 45 minutes. The Hornets had ten shots worth 1.23 expected goals (xG), compared to Lions’ xG of 0.21 on five efforts - with their first attempt on goal coming in the tenth minute when Edo Kayembe dragged an effort from outside

Millwall stage second-half fightback to complete first comeback win since November 2022

the box well wide.

Giorgi Chakvetadze followed up with the Hornets’ second effort four minutes later, with the dangerous winger receiving the ball in transition, cutting inside Tristan Crama and firing off a low effort that Jensen saw late and just about scrambled away.

Millwall pressed high during Watford’s goal kicks and nearly opened the scoring in the 21st minute after forcing a turnover.

George Honeyman won the ball on the edge of the box, drove at the box and then cut it back to Josh Coburn, whose shot from just outside the six-yard box was blocked.

Alex Neil: second half turnaround was down to the players

By Will Scott ALEX NEIL attributed Millwall’s remarkable second-half turnaround in their 2-1 win against Watford on Saturday to his players’ efforts rather than the tactical adjustments he made.

The Lions were second-best for most of the first half at Vicarage Road, and were lucky to escape to the dressing room down only one goal.

Millwall looked transformed after the break and were finally able to get on the ball - in the first half they only had 32.8 per cent possession, while in the second half they had 49.3 per cent, and the Lions caused real problems out of possession, forcing turnovers a number of times near the Hornets’ box.

Millwall’s renewed energy soon paid off, with Casper De Norre scoring the

Josh Coburn puts the Lions in front

equaliser just fourteen minutes into the half and Josh Coburn grabbing the winner in the 81st minute.

Neil did not take credit for the comeback, instead pointed to his players’ “determination” and switching sides of the pitch.

“I thought today Watford were excellent first half, I thought they moved the ball really well,” Neil said. “I thought we struggled to get near them. I thought they created a lot of opportunities.

“Tactically we didn’t plan for Louza dropping into the left-back slot because he’d never done that this season, that’s the first time he’s done it and it caused us issues. I was trying to fix it during the first half but we couldn’t really get information on, it’s hot, it’s heavy, the boys are running. I thought we looked leggy in the first half.

“At half-time, people seem to think I’m

The match was reasonably balanced for the first 26 minutes, but the Lions were undone by a minute of poor defending.

In the 29th minute, Mamadou Doumbia was set free down the right flank and nearly rounded Lukas Jensen, but the Dane reacted smartly to deny the Malian forward’s effort.

Watford recycled the ball, Yasser Larouci put the ball in for Moussa Sissoko, whose first shot hit Jake Cooper on the back, and his follow up was blocked by Joe Bryan.

From the resulting corner, Pollock peeled around a group of Millwall defenders and had a free header at the back post, which

he gladly buried to give the Hornets the lead.

The remaining fifteen minutes of the half drifted past the Lions, who toiled away in midfield and struggled to get on the ball, and the two teams combined for only three long-range efforts in that time period.

The Hornets started the second half on the front foot again - only 23 seconds in, Doumbia swivelled and fired over the bar from just inside the box.

In the 51st minute, Honeyman forced another turnover, Aidomo Emakhu got to the ball first and won a free kick just outside the box. Bryan attempted to curl

the set-piece round the wall, but put his effort just past the post.

Millwall grew into half as it went on, and managed to pull one back on the cusp of the hour mark.

Cundle found Emakhu on the left flank, who burst through one challenge, drove at the byline before cutting it back. De Norre made a late run into the box and sidefooted the ball through a sea of bodies into the net.

It was an excellently taken goal, and swung the momentum of the tie back in the Lions’ favour - shortly after the restart De Norre forced another high turnover, fed Josh Coburn who won a corner, and Jake Cooper headed just wide from the resulting set piece.

For the first time in the match, Millwall started to get on the ball regularly, and Alex Neil clearly sensed an opportunity - making a triple attacking change with fifteen minutes left in the match.

Neil’s changes soon paid off - in the 81st minute substitute Ra’ees BanguraWilliams fed Tristan Crama down the right flank and the Frenchman put in a lovely cross that Coburn turned into the net from a tight angle.

Watford pushed for an equaliser, and Jensen had to react quickly from a corner to deny the Hornets a late goal - but the Lions held on to secure the three points and another away win.

Millwall: 4-2-3-1 – Jensen; Bryan, Tanganga, Cooper, Crama; Mitchell (Saville 84), De Norre Bangura-Williams (76); Honeyman, Cundle (Connolly 76), Emakhu (Azeez 76); Coburn (Ivanovic 84) Unused Substitutes: G.Evans, Wintle, Harding, Sturge

Watford: 4-2-3-1 - Selvik; Larouci (Wiley 71), Abankwah, Pollock, Ngakia (Andrews 71); Sissoko (Ince 85), Louza; Chakvetadze, Kayembe (Vata 71), Dele-Bashiru; Doumbia (Bayo 56) Unused Substitutes: Bond, Sierralta, Ogbonna, Ramirez-Espain

SKY BET CHAMPIONSHIP Casper De Norre and Billy Mitchell celebrate after the Belgian’s equaliser shouting at people. That wasn’t the case at all. It was more, I was disappointed we conceded from a set play. So that’s the first thing. Second thing is we need to have a bit more impact in the game.

Can we fix the press a little bit better?

“So we bumped Josh up and then we pressed through Luke Cundle, which made that a lot better for us. I thought we were more aggressive. I thought Watford really struggled to then get the ball moving at that point and it allowed us to sort of play on top of them, which they did to us in the first half.

“However that doesn’t win us the game, players win us the game, players fighting for the ball, how much determination you’ve got, will to win quality when you’re on it, running forward, landing in the box, beating people, they’re the elements that win games. Tactics just sort of hopefully

give them a clearer game plan and help them on their way. “it’s amazing what happens when you start getting a little bit of success when you get the ball back, because all of a sudden people find an extra yard.

“This may sound stupid right, I’ve played here before as a player - shooting up or down that hill makes a difference.

I don’t think there’s any doubt about it, because the momentum’s with you when you’re trying to press and get after teams. When you’re running up that hill, honestly it’s like a travelator when you’re trying to get close to people. I think from that perspective that helped.

“I thought in the second half, we scored two goals, could have scored a third late on and I thought we were the better side, that’s probably a fair comment.”

Millwall VS

Stoke City Saturday, March 15 (12:30 pm) Possible Millwall starting XI: 4-2-3-1 Jensen; Crama, Tanganga, Cooper, Bryan; De Norre, Mitchell; Azeez, Cundle, Emakhu; Ivanovic Last meeting: Sky Bet Championship (November 9, 2024): Stoke City 1-1 Millwall (Gibson 60’) (Coburn 42’) Match odds: Millwall 9/10 Draw 23/10 Stoke 3/1

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‘I NEEDED TO MAKE MY MARK’

Frankie Baker initially joined Millwall in the under-nines

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By Will Scott FRANKIE BAKER used to go to The Den with his Millwall-mad family.

Now, the Lions academy forward trains and plays alongside players he used to watch as a ten-year-old, and he is hoping to become the next forward young Millwall fans model their game on.

Baker, 19, has been in fine form recently, scoring three goals in his past three games for the under-21s, and had his talent recognised when he was included in the Lions’ first-team squad for their FA Cup Third Round tie with Dagenham & Redbridge on January 13.

Born in Dartford, Baker was noticed by Millwall at the under-nine level, and was soon snapped up by his boyhood club.

“I was playing Sunday League,” Baker said. “I was playing in the C league or B League at the time and I was playing for a local club called Parkwood Rangers. I was doing multiple tournaments, from there I got scouted by multiple different teams, but then Millwall was the one that I chose to go to and then I was lucky

enough to get a deal at under-10s.”

Baker progressed through the academy, a process he admitted was challenging at times.

“It’s very cutthroat and obviously like going into the next year,” Baker said.

“The level always gets harder. It’s a quicker tempo, you get less time on the ball and I found it very hard sometimes to be able to do that, but luckily enough I’ve been able to stay and adapt to it throughout.”

He was deemed good enough to be handed a scholarship at the end of his time with the under-16s, and moved up to the under-18s - where he was part of the side that lost 4-3 in the semi-finals of the FA Youth Cup in the 2023-24 campaign.

“It was a great two years,” Baker said.

“I played really well. We had a great FA Cup youth run, which I really, really enjoyed, but I was a bit unfortunate near the end with injuries. As a first year I scored loads of goals and the second year I scored loads of goals. So I was really happy with how I’d done in the two years.”

Baker played alongside Millwall’s

Sav handed Northern Ireland call-up

By Will Scott GEORGE Saville has been named in Northern Ireland’s squad for their friendlies against Switzerland and Sweden in the upcoming international break.

Northern Ireland host Switzerland at Windsor Park on Friday, March 21 before travelling to Sweden, where they play at Strawberry Arena in Stockholm on Tuesday, March 25.

Saville, 31, has been capped 56 times

by Northern Ireland.

club-record sale Romain Esse, who now plies his trade in the Premier League for Crystal Palace.

“He inspires you in a way because you know that you’re not too far off that,” Baker said. “It shows it’s possible to be done - if he can do it, that we can do it as well if we put in the work like he put in.”

After two years in the under-18s, Baker signed his first professional deal in July 2024, and has spent the current campaign playing for Kevin Nugent and Paul Robinson’s under-21s side, who are third in the Professional Development League south - just three points off the top.

Baker praised his teammates for putting in “great team performances” but was more measured in assessing his own contributions.

“At the start of the season I was struggling with game time,” Baker said “When I was getting the game time I didn’t feel like I impacted the game enough really.

“But I think as I’ve been starting games now, my confidence has grown and grown and that’s why I feel like I’m scoring more and putting in much

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Under-21 forward Frankie Baker on FA Youth Cup semi-final run, learning from first-team players, and bagging a brace against the Bees better performances than I was before.”

Baker has been helped in his development by the presence of experienced first-team players occasionally making the step down to the under-21s to build match fitness - with veterans like Murray Wallace, Shaun Hutchinson and Wes Harding all making multiple appearances for Nugent’s side.

“It’s good for all of our players, even in training, they help train us better because they make the level harder,” Baker said. “You get less time on the ball with them.

“Even in games it’s a lot better playing with them, for example when I’m up front I’ve got people with first team experience who’ve had 200 plus games in the Championship who can help me and support me. Who can communicate and talk in my ear the whole game basically, which helps me a lot.”

Part of his improvement has also come from working with Nugent and Robinson.

“They’re really, really good coaches,” Baker said. “Like they would sit us down, they wouldn’t mess about and

tell us what we need to do better and then we’ll have individual bits after training and they would be there helping us. So for example, Nug would help me with my hold-up, my finishing, things like that.

When asked what he needs to improve before taking the next step, Baker pointed to his ruthlessness in front of goal - and it’s starting to bear fruit. He netted a brace in Millwall under-21s’ 3-0 win against league-leaders Brentford on February 25, before scoring a penalty as the Lions edged past Watford 4-2.

Baker was pleased to get on the scoresheet against the Bees.

“I was very, very happy because I felt like I needed to make my mark and score a couple goals - that was my first brace of the season,” Baker said. “I’ve only scored four this season so to get two in one game against the top of the league was really good. To have them first team players and be one of the players who started was really good as well.”

When asked what’s next for Frankie Baker, he said: “Just more goals and hopefully I can break into the first team and do well there.”

Lenny triggers contract extension

By Will Scott RYAN LEONARD has extended his Millwall contract by a year after triggering a clause in his deal.

Leonard, 32, has been a steady presence at right-back for the Lions this season, making 29

appearances in all competitions before sustaining a calf injury during Millwall’s 2-2 draw with Cardiff City on January 21 that has ruled him out until late March.

The Plymouth Argyle youth product initially joined the Lions on loan from Sheffield United in August 2018, and then signed

permanently the following January for a club record fee of £1.5 million.

Leonard has gone on to make 194 appearances in all competitions, featuring at right-back, central midfield, or centre-back, and was voted Millwall’s Player of the Season in the 2023-24 campaign.

Josh Coburn after Millwall’s 2-1 win against Watford.

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MILLWALL KEEN TO KEEP COBURN Neil wants to keep loanee striker after he scores another late winner

By Will Scott ALEX NEIL wants to keep Josh Coburn at Millwall beyond this season - after the striker scored a late winner against Watford to ensure the Lions left Vicarage Road with all three points last Saturday.

Coburn, 22, has been limited this season by injuries - missing seven weeks with a groin injury and two and a half months with a broken metatarsal, but in the games he has played he has often proved to be the difference maker.

Coburn’s past two goals have both turned a potential draw into a victory for Millwall — his 81st-minute glancing header against Watford last weekend put the Lions 2-1 ahead, while his 95thminute tap-in against Derby County on February 22 secured a last-gasp victory.

Coburn is set to return to Boro at the end of the season, although Neil would like to keep him at the club.

“It was a hard decision today but I think that I need to get Josh minutes to get him up to speed,” Neil said. “Also, we’d like to try and keep Josh here beyond where we’re at now, which I think is important, so we have good options at the top end of the pitch.

“The two strikers have been excellent for me since I’ve come here and it’s just making sure I try and sort of split the game time and at times if I need two I’ll play two. I thought he was excellent, particularly in the second half.

“I hope he’s enjoying his football. He scored two goals in the last two league games that he started, or played in.

“I think when you’re six foot three, you’re mobile, you’ve got good movement in the box and technically you’re equipped, they’re some great traits to have.”

Coburn said after the game he was enjoying his time in south-east London.

“I really enjoy it,” Coburn said. “The lads are brilliant and it’s a great club to play for, I’m really enjoying it.”

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Roberts given six-game ban

By Will Scott LIAM ROBERTS has been handed an additional three match suspension by the Football Association for his red-card challenge on JeanPhillipe Mateta on Saturday, March 1.

The goalkeeper was sent off in the seventh minute of Millwall’s 3-1 loss to Crystal Palace in the FA Cup Fifth Round, and had his initial three game ban extended to six games following a successful appeal by the FA. Roberts has served three matches of the ban already, and will be available for the Lions’ trip to Sheffield United on April 8.

The goalkeeper released the following statement: “Hello everyone. As the dust settles, I want to address what has been a really difficult week for all concerned, including my family and I. “Firstly, to Jean-Philippe, who I continue to send my best wishes to in his recovery. As soon as I could, I reached out to Jean-Philippe personally to apologise, and I was thankful to hear back from him that evening that he was OK and reassured me not to worry.

“I am devastated by what happened. I unequivocally accept the red card as awarded and accept my punishment. Furthermore, it has been extremely unpleasant to observe suggestions that I intended to harm a fellow professional. I have categorically never stepped onto a football pitch with the intention of hurting anyone.

“Misleading articles and comments have resulted in an unthinkable amount of abusive messages and threats towards my family and I. To the footballing community who know me and reached out with support through this tough time, thank you, I appreciate every single message.

“Finally, I want to say a huge thank you to everybody connected to Millwall Football Club for their continued support. The togetherness throughout this club is unique, and I can’t wait to be back out on the pitch in front of our fans.

“Be kind. Take care, Robbo.”

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