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By Katherine Johnston

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A JUDICIAL review into the Elephant and Castle shopping centre regeneration will begin next week, as campaigners dispute accusations their legal challenge has led to more uncertainty for traders - and lay the blame squarely at landlord and developer Delancey and Southwark Council’s doors.

The High Court hearing is due to be held on Wednesday, July 17 and Thursday, July 18, where campaigners will find out if the entire scheme could be called into question over its lack of affordable housing and impact on small businesses, a majority of whom are from the Latin American community.

The last-ditch legal challenge to Delancey’s plans is supported by the Public Interest Law Centre and Southwark Law Centre.

The shopping centre has been slated for demolition since 2016, when landlord Delancey first submitted its application for redevelopment. But its blueprint for a new town centre has been beset by years of disputes. A decision was deferred on three occasions and gained more than 1,000 objections.

Despite assent from the Mayor of London, there is still no formal timeframe for demolition, and, meanwhile, remaining traders are attempting to continue business as usual - despite high-profile closures including, most recently, Tesco.

In March, after the judicial review was announced, a Delancey spokesperson told the News: “It is now likely the timeline for starting on site will be pushed back, which is likely to have a direct impact on a significant number of existing businesses located in the shopping centre, who were hoping for stability and certainty in order to plan for their future.”

Tanya Murat, spokesperson for Southwark Defend Council Housing, poured scorn on the idea uncertainty was the campaigners’ fault: “The local community and traders have had to fight hard for just about every improvement made to Delancey’s proposals, over nearly three years,” she said.

“We had no real social housing, no place for the traders to move to and no relocation fund when we started.

“It is outrageous that Southwark Council and Delancey are blaming us for delays.

“If they gave us a scheme that included space for Elephant traders and enough proper social housing we would not be in this position”.

Her comments were echoed by Public

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A fund covering the cost of relocating – including fitting out new premises – stands provisionally at £634,700, but Delancey have gone on record saying this is not a final figure and offers will be made on a case by case basis.

Interest Law Centre solicitor, Paul Heron, who said: “This is a vital legal challenge that campaigners have been forced into making,

by Southwark Council and Delancey’s failures.

“Going to court is not something anyone does lightly and Delancey and Southwark should not be using the up and coming judicial review to cover up their own lack of progress in assisting traders.”

A fund covering the cost of relocating – including fitting out new premises – stands provisionally at £634,700, but Delancey have gone on record saying this is not a final figure and offers will be made on a case by case basis.

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Southwark Council’s cabinet member for growth, development and planning, Cllr Johnson Situ, said the council ‘strongly refuted’ any claims it had not delivered on its promise to do ‘all it can’ to support Elephant and Castle shopping centre traders.

“Since the start we have pushed developers to ensure traders have relocation support and funding, and the approval of the planning application is clear that it is subject to this support and the £634,700 relocation fund being in place,” he said.

“This can only really kick in when the

planning permission is free from challenges, such as the current Judicial Review application.

“While campaigners are able to bring this challenge forward on any application, the fact remains that it does have an impact on the timeline for the project, which leaves many of the independent traders uncertain about their future.

“In the meantime we have been working with traders and Tree Shepherd to find new homes in spaces at the specially created Castle Square and Perronet House arcade, and in Delancey’s Elephant One.” Thirty-six businesses, he told the News, have already taken up offers on these units.

BABY FOX RESCUE ENDS IN SUCCESS

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A TRAPPED baby fox was rescued by concerned passers-by at Rotherhithe station, and released back to safety.

The cub, dubbed by her rescuers as ‘Sandy’, was discovered trapped behind some railings to the station’s platform one – as her nose was just about visible.

Rotherhithe resident Rhia Brown, 22, spotted the ‘distressed’ animal last week (July 2) and enlisted the help of Network Rail staff to return the fox to its mother, after the RSPCA was reportedly unable to give a timeframe to attend.

“I only noticed because of her little nose sticking out,” said the recent Criminology graduate. “I shone my phone and noticed it was a fox.

“I refused to leave because it was like, this is just a baby. And I would say I’m a little bit of an animal rights activist, which is why I didn’t want to leave.”

The trio managed to lure out the fox with some biscuits into a position where one of the station staff could use gloves to pick up Sandy and put her in a box during the three-and-a-half hour rescue attempt.

But not everyone was keen to help.

“We were in that station for a while, at least fifty people walked past. One of them even said, ‘ugh, a fox’”, Rhia told the News.

Unfortunately, she did not manage to get the names of the staff who helped rescue little Sandy.

“I didn’t get their details, I just got a picture, said thank-you and left. One of them said, ‘that’s my first fox rodeo!’” she said.

A passer-by who had noticed the

commotion stopped and helped Rhia to take Sandy to Stave Hill, where Sandy was released back into the wild.

Video footage taken by the passer-by shows the little fox bounding out of the

box into safety at the bushes of the nearby Stave Hill.

The RSPCA advises members of the public to “apply common sense” when rescuing distressed or injured animals

such as foxes.

“Wild animals can scratch and bite when frightened, particularly if they are injured. If in doubt, keep a safe distance and call us,” it advises.

The RSPCA’s website with guidance can be found at rspca.org.uk.

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A BEREAVED mother whose daughter’s murderer has never revealed the whereabouts of her remains says she hopes a new law will stop him from ever being released from prison.

The new legislation, officially known as ‘Helen’s Law’, is also ‘Bonnie’s law’ - in memory of Bonnie Barrett, a young mother from Walworth - who was murdered in September 2007 and whose killer has so far refused to tell police where he hid her body.

Approved by parliament last week, Helen’s law, named after Merseyside murder victim Helen McCourt, will make it a legal requirement to consider refusing parole to the sick killers.

Bonnie’s bereaved mother, Jackie Summerford, from the Aylesbury Estate, has campaigned for tougher sentences in such cases for several years with the group Families Against Murders Escalating.

In March 2009 they held a public march from Trafalgar Square to Kennington, demanding more time behind bars for convicted murders who stop families from laying their loved ones to rest.

Jackie, now 60 and a grandmother of four, has also continued to campaign for more support for bereaved families, and lobby for better protection for sex workers, all in her beloved daughter’s name – a daughter whom she and Bonnie’s older sister, Kellie, have never been able to give a proper funeral.

Bonnie’s killer was convicted for 30 years in 2008, aged 48. Until now, if he lived long enough he could have been freed by the time he is in his late 70s - despite so far refusing to admit guilt or give any information to detectives.

Jackie told the News: “My main concern all the way through this, right from the beginning of the trial, is that if he does not

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MORE THAN £6,000 has been raised by a community heartbroken by the death of a well-loved homeless woman in Forest Hill, with mourners saying they were ‘privileged to have been blessed with her company and uplifting spirit’.

Stefania, originally from Italy, who died suddenly last week after a hospital operation, was a familiar face to south Londoners travelling through Forest Hill station’s underpass. Nearly £4,000 was raised in just a single day by a community shocked by her untimely death.

Despite being homeless and struggling with a serious, chronic drug addiction, the mother-of-two was known for going out of her way to help others.

Her kindness and warmth led her to regularly helping older people and those struggling with cases or buggies up the stairs, and she was known for always having a friendly smile and wave to anyone she came across.

After unexpectedly passing away, devastated locals have set up a memorial fund to pay for a funeral and left dozens of flowers and tributes to a woman described as ‘much loved friend’, with many cards from children who waved to her each day.

Writing on the online platform Go Fund

‘I HOPE NEW LAW MEANS MY DAUGHTER’S KILLER ADMITS WHERE HER BODY IS OR THAT HE DIES IN PRISON’ Bonnie was one of two victims slaughtered

by Derek Brown in Rotherhithe in 2007

admit where the bodies are he could still one day be out of prison – but now this has given me new hope.

“It does mean a lot to know that he likely won’t be let out - as unless he tells them where she is, he is still in control and still has the upper hand.”

But although she welcomes the new legislation, she is concerned it doesn’t go far enough, especially given a clause that states it must not contravene human rights and lead to ‘arbitrary detention’.

“Most murderers are very cunning, manipulative people, and by not revealing where the victim or victims are, they hold all the power over the victim’s family, so they will say they don’t know where they are.

“I campaigned for many years for a ‘Bonnie’s law’, as have many other

Mourners raise thousands for homeless Stefania’s funeral

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Me, Clare Lorraine Phipps, from Sunderland Road, who set up the memorial fund, said: “From helping to carry buggies on the stairs near where she used to sit in the station underpass to always giving a smile and a kind word to passers-by, Stefania brightened up our community. She was always so nice to everyone even though no-one could have judged her had she not been, and that is reflected in the large number of people that are mourning her loss.

“Stefania also leaves behind a son and a daughter who did not join her in the UK. “Many of us will have tried to help Stefania, as someone who was homeless, in our own way. But despite that, we are confronted with what seems - based on current information - to have been a needless, premature death.

“Like many others we wanted to remember Stefania by making a donation so we have set up this page, with the support of Rev. Edd Stock from the Holy Trinity Church.”

Tributes for Stefania praised her compassion, with people who had often given her food, money and toiletries sharing their memories: “Stefania was such a beautiful soul. She asked the world for nothing and offered to help everyone when she needed help herself,” said one well-wisher.

“All she wanted was for people not to

families who have had a murdered loved one and have never been able to give them a resting place.

“This law is finally going to be passed, but it has to be right from the word go,” she warned, highlighting the efforts of other mothers, like Winnie Johnson, who fought a long campaign for her son’s killer, Ian Brady, to reveal where he had buried 12year-old Keith’s body.

Bonnie was 24-years-old when she disappeared, one of two victims to Derek Brown, who was living in Rotherhithe at the time of their deaths.

In court he was described as a Jack the Ripper copycat killer who believed the murders would make him famous.

His other victim was a 29-year-old woman from China, Xiao-Mei Guo, who sold DVDs in the same area of east

London, Whitechapel, where Bonnie, a vulnerable mother-of-one who was addicted to crack cocaine, was living as a sex worker at the time of her disappearance.

Brown, who had been moved to London from Preston after serving time for a rape conviction and had also committed a string of sexual assaults, targeted his victims because he believed no one would miss them and he would get off scot-free – he was wrong.

Detectives found blood all over his flat, along with a bow saw, steam cleaner and waterproof sheeting.

As well as fighting for longer sentences for those who won’t tell police where they disposed of their bodies, Jackie also wants the government to make funding allocations fairer.

All the evidence pointed to Brown

dismembering the bodies and disposing of them - either in the Thames, or in a compactor at his workplace, or in industrial waste facilities around London while he was on night shift.

But the case is still cold – and despite being opened every two years, there have been no new lines of inquiry and no extra money to continue the search for their remains was ever forthcoming.

“The police said it would cost millions to search the rubbish dumps and landfill sites across London. But some high profile cases have cost them millions – but not Bonnie’s,” says Jackie.

She and Kellie, say they will never give up fighting to keep Brown in prison – the fight to lay their beloved Bonnie to rest.

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walk past her like litter… maybe people will think twice about walking past the next homeless lady they see in the street.”

Another wrote: “As everyone says Stefania always had a smile, such sad news, Stefania has been part of mine and my children's lives for many years.”

Among tributes she was described as

having a ‘heart of gold’, with many saying they wished they could tell her what she meant to the community she lived in.

Now plans are in motion for a public memorial, which hundreds of people are expected to attend. Well-wishers including the local vicar have been able to contact her family in Italy, who are unable to cover the costs of a funeral, which will be paid for by the funds.

They hope to hold a memorial later this month – in a venue with a 300 person capacity, so everyone who Stefania’s life touched can say their goodbyes.

To donate, visit www.gofundme.com/stefaniasmemorial-fund

The Rotherhithe Festival will begin at 12noon on Saturday, July 13, at King George’s Fields.

It features music acts, free children’s rides and food stalls. The festival is organised by a committee of local volunteers.

Among the local acts which are due to play are ‘Catfish’, ‘Mojo Preachers’ and Chris Corcoran. The festival lasts until 8.00pm. The schedule is as follows: 12pm – Mayor of Southwark opens festival 1pm BILL n Rickey 2pm Mojo Preachers 3pm Chris Corcoran 4pm Robon BiBi 5pm The Blues Puppies 6pm Catfish 7pm Soul Intention featuring Paul Cox. Further details can be found on the website, rotherhithefestival.co.uk.

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‘IF THERE IS ANY JUSTICE THE PUB WILL RE-OPEN’

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A FORMER Bermondsey boozer which was the backdrop to an iconic Sir Paul McCartney music video may open again as a communityowned co-operative pub, if a new campaign is successful.

The Grade II-listed former Old Justice pub on Bermondsey Wall East was given a reprieve from being turned into flats in late 2017, after it was closed.

The ‘Tudorbethan-style’ pub, first built in 1933, is currently lying out of use.

A bid to re-open the pub, dubbed ‘No More Lonely Nights’ after the Macca music video its interior featured in, is being led by locals Richard O’Shea and Darren Chandler.

“I think my first-ever pub bought pint was in the Old Justice,” said Richard, a 45-year-old carpenter by trade, living near Surrey Quays.

“We both grew up with a local pub. And when a pub shuts down, all the older members end up getting split up and they end up sitting inside instead.”

“Not one person we’ve spoken to wants this turned into flats,” added Darren, a 47year-old book-keeper from Walworth.

“We’re the people to get it back up-andrunning. And if we can get it back upand-running, there will be something for everyone.”

Among the steps planned to bring the pub back to life is to get it registered as an asset of community value (ACV).

The status if approved means that were the pub lease to be sold, the community would have the first right-of-refusal on buying the lease. ACVs require 21 signatures from separate households –

but the campaigners have so far managed to get over 100.

Richard and Darren have been aided in their efforts by ward councillors, who support the bid to turn the much-loved pub back into a community-led boozer.

“Liberal Democrat Councillors blocked the planning application to turn the pub into posh flats and are now delighted to be working with local residents to bring it back into use as a community pub,” said Anood Al-Samerai, one of the councillors for North Bermondsey.

“It is very early days in the campaign and there is a lot of work to do, but we are already being inundated with offers of help and support.”

Around a year ago, ‘very fine’ wooden panelling from inside the listed building was removed, sparking an enforcement

notice by the council and outcry from the local community.

But the notice was appealed, meaning it now will go to a public inquiry later this year. “We can confirm the planning inspectorate has now started the appeal against the council’s enforcement notice, following a year of inaction, and we hope to have a public enquiry this autumn,” Cllr Johnson Situ, who holds the cabinet’s planning portfolio, said.

“The council began this enforcement action after the removal of the very fine, listed interior wood panelling.”

Cllr Situ added: “We have been approached by the campaigners and we are aware of their hopes to take on and restore the pub.

“We value the role local pubs play for residents across the borough, so will offer

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what advice and support we can, but in the meantime we await the decision of the planning inspectorate.”

The News could not find contact details for Hamna Wakaf Ltd, which owns the freehold of the site, to ask them for their comment.

The campaigners will be registering as ‘people of interest’ for the public inquiry, and have also set up an online petition demanding the pub be ‘saved’ and reopened, which has garnered over 650 signatures.

The petition will ‘give weight’ to the attempt to get the pub listed as an Asset of Community Value, Darren said.

Nearby China Hall, on Rotherhithe’s Lower Road, closed its doors in January, following a long-running battle between its landlords and Hamna Wakaf.

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Richard O’Shea (right) and Darren Chandler

Plans by the developer were submitted to the council to expand the ACV-listed pub building to include four flats.

However, the council refused planning permission for the flats at the end of last month.

The boozer was the backdrop to an iconic Sir Paul McCartney music video

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By Katherine Johnston

katherine@southwarknews.co.uk

THE TENTH anniversary of the Lakanal House fire disaster was marked at St Giles Church in Camberwell last week.

On Wednesday, July 3, residents from Sceaux Garden Estate were joined by local MP Harriet Harman and members of Southwark Council to remember those who lost their lives and homes in the blaze.

Among those at the evening service were TRA chair David Lewis, fellow Sceaux Gardens resident Liz Sibthorpe, and Southwark councillors Ian Wingfield and Jason Ochere.

At the multi-faith service, Harman, the Camberwell and Peckham MP, read out a poem May Time Soften Your Pain.

As the News reported last month, ten years on Southwark Council has spent tens of millions on fire safety across its housing portfolio, but despite warnings issued in the aftermath of the disaster and an inquest held in 2013, changes were slow to come at a national level and ultimately led to the horrific loss of life at Grenfell.

Meanwhile, according to figures obtained by the Labour Party, 95 per cent of social housing tower blocks in the UK remain without sprinkler systems.

Speaking before the service, Southwark Council leader Peter John said: “The Lakanal fire was a terrible tragedy.

“The council at the time, along with others, was at fault and we are deeply sorry for the six precious lives that were lost.

“Since then we have made many changes to our fire safety programme to help prevent a tragedy

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of this sort happening again, spending £124 million on fire safety works.

“The 3 July will be a sombre day in our borough, as we remember the terrible events of that summer’s day.

“Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those who died, and the community that has worked so hard to recover following the fire.”

Alison McGovern, a Labour MP for Wirral South and former Southwark councillor who served at the time of the fire returned to Camberwell to join the service.

She said on Twitter: “Listened to the wonderful @NickVicar speak of the mountains of clothes and toys that were given by kind people.

“But none of us can help feeling so very distressed. Action not taken.

Chances missed, and then the horrors of Grenfell.”

aerobics, line dancing and reflexology, and talks from Action on Hearing Loss, Diabetes UK, Stroke Association and Southwark Dementia Alliance.

The group says they hope the day will be a great opportunity for making new friends, with lunch also provided.

The events are open to everyone over the age of 50 and held at Darwin Court, Crail Row in Walworth, SE17 1AD, from 10am3pm on Saturday, July 13.

To book your place please visit Southwark Pensioners’ Centre at 305-307 Camberwell Road, SE5 0HQ to pay £3.

To read our coverage on the 10th anniversary go to www.southwarknews/news and click on THE LAKANAL FIRE – 10 YEARS ON…on the top right hand side of the screen.

Special day for pensioners on Saturday

By Katherine Johnston

katherine@southwarknews.co.uk

SOUTHWARK PENSIONERS’ Centre is holding a special day of health and well-being activities this Saturday in Walworth.

OAPS will be able to enjoy aqua

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In times of doubt, love hopes…

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May time soften the pain Until all that remains Is the warmth of the memories And the love.

JARR MARKET: NEW ZERO-PACKAGING SHOP OPENS THIS SATURDAY IN HERNE HILL

By Hillary Chaisson

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THE JARR Market - a packagingfree store - will welcome their first customers this Saturday in Herne Hill.

With the goal to reduce waste in mind, the shop will sell a wide range of consumer goods and products free from packaging.

Customers are invited to bring their own containers or purchase them directly from Jarr.

Goods will be priced according to weight, ensuring shoppers can buy as much or as little as they need when visiting.

Reusable coffee cups and water bottles will also be on sale, to help those attempting to live a sustainable lifestyle.

And their emphasis on sustainability extends to sourcing local and organic products when possible.

Jarr also plans to host events, workshops, and pop-ups that will focus around learning to live a more ecofriendly lifestyle.

This is the second packaging-free store to open in Herne Hill and the third in Southwark.

Naked Larder was set last year in a garage in Herne Hill, selling dry goods – like nuts, grains, cereals and sugar – and cleaning products.

And in BYO (Bring Your Open), an eco-friendly food shop in Nunhead, also opened last year stocking a range of dry goods, deli foods, and lifestyle products.

Local and Jarr founder, Jessica Rimoch, said: "I have always been

committed to reducing my environmental impact.

"However, [in the past] I have found it hard to find alternatives to local supermarkets, which use a huge amount of packaging and single-use plastics. By opening Jarr Market, I am taking matters into my own hands.

"I am excited to be opening in such a vibrant community, and look forward to helping others who want to live a sustainable lifestyle."

Jarr Market will open its doors on Saturday, 13th of July at 10am.

Regular hours for the Jarr Market will be: Tuesday to Friday (10 am – 6 pm), Saturday (10 am to 5 pm) and Sunday (11 am to 4 pm).

For more information go to jarrmarket.co.uk or find Jarr Market on social media @jarrmarket.

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Bermondsey Carnival draws the crowds

By Kevin Quinn

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SOUTHWARK’S FREE annual Bermondsey Carnival welcomed the big crowds on Saturday, with thousands grabbing a picnic basket, digging out some sun lotion and heading on down to Southwark Park, to swing and boogie the night away.

This year marked an extra special occasion for the Bermondsey Carnival with the 150th anniversary of Southwark Park. It was also the

21st birthday for Bermondsey Beat, who manage the live music at the event each year. Alongside headliners The Real Thing taking the stage was a world exclusive performance of ‘I Like To Pump’, a funk-fuelled homage to all-things inflatable.

Produced by an international team including local arts entrepreneur Rob Wray - founder of Shortwave Cafe, Long Wave Bar and annual culture festival Elefest - the instantly catchy celebration of inflation looks set to become the soundtrack of the summer.

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Guy’s and St Thomas’ care rated very good PATIENTS HAVE rated the overall care at Guy’s and St Thomas’ as very good, according to the results of the Care Quality Commission’s national NHS inpatient survey.

More than 500 patients discharged from Guy’s and St Thomas’ in July 2018 gave their feedback and the overall experience of care rating was 8.5 out of 10. This is one of the best scores for trusts in London.

The Trust’s performance, when compared with other trusts, is better for 8 of the 63 benchmarking indicators and about the same for the others.

The only area where the

Trust’s performance declined related to making sure patients are aware of how to raise a concern or make a complaint.

Dame Eileen Sills, Chief Nurse at Guy’s and St Thomas’, said: “It’s particularly pleasing that the overall experience of care in our hospitals has continued to improve, and we are among the best performing trusts in London, despite seeing increasing demands on our services.

“We recognise that in some areas we need to do better and we are constantly looking at ways we can improve our service so we can provide our patients with even better care.”

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Polly and Richard Todd

MORE THAN 150 African and Caribbean living kidney donors and their recipients gathered in London to celebrate African and Caribbean living kidney donors in the UK.

The event in May was the first event of its kind in the UK and was hosted by Gift of Living Donation (GOLD), which launched “Because of You” in recognition of black living donors.

The event highlighted the pressing need for more black living donors to come forward to help prevent further avoidable deaths.

For a successful transplant, blood and tissue types need to match – for many the best match will come from a donor from the same ethnic background.

Latest NHS Blood and Transplant statistics show that the number of living organ donors from the black community is declining – for the year to the end of March 2018, 17 black people donated a kidney as a living donor – less than half the figure of five years earlier.

In contrast as of October 2018,

632 black people were waiting for a transplant, with the vast majority of those in need of a kidney.

One of the guests at the event was Polly Todd who donated a kidney to her brother Richard in an operation at Guy’s Hospital in 2011.

Polly said: “As a child my brother had a kidney problem. In 2007 he was told he needed a donor and I said I would donate if it became necessary.

“In 2009 it became necessary.

Without hesitation, and without my brother knowing, I went behind the scenes and decided to start the process of having the medical checks.

“On 21 January 2011, I donated my right kidney to my brother. The operation went well for both of us and recovery was also pretty smooth for me.

“Becoming a living donor is an amazing and profound experience.

To give the gift of life is truly an honour and one that I think more people in the African and Caribbean community should consider.”

For more information visit www.giftoflivingdonation.co.uk.

Southwark News, Thursday July 11 2019 By court reporter

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CAMBERWELL MUM-OF-ONE Charlotte Huggins was stabbed to death by her controlling boyfriend because he was jealous of her relationship with her neighbour, a court was told.

Michael Rolle, 34, allegedly knifed Charlotte Huggins, 33, in the back in John Ruskin Street, Camberwell, in the early hours of New Year's day.

She was pronounced dead at 4:50am on January 1, in the flat where she grew up and is believed to have been the first person killed in the capital in 2019.

Prosecutor Gareth Patterson, QC, said: 'The defendant faces a single count of murder.

"About six months ago, in the early hours of New Year's Day in south London, he stabbed to death Charlotte Huggins.

"He forced a large kitchen knife into her back, the blade passing through her lung and damaging a major blood vessel."

Prosecutor Patterson said Rolle, of Petworth House, East Dulwich, had become jealous of her long-term friend and neighbour Jason Nelson, even though Rolle himself had another partner.

"The prosecution case is that this defendant would behave in a controlling way towards her and he was jealous of any contact she might have with other men.

"The defendant, it seems, was jealous of Charlotte's relationship with Jason Nelson."

Prosecutor Patterson explained that on New Year's Eve, Charlotte went for a drink at the Canterbury Arms in Camberwell.

She arrived at 10pm and enjoyed a couple of drinks with friends.

At around 1:45am, Charlotte left the pub and met with her friend Jason Nelson.

In the opening statement given at the Old Bailey this Wednesday (July 3), the prosecution said that Charlotte and her friend Jason Nelson went back to her home on John Ruskin Street, where she lived with her adopted mother Peggy, and they began drinking beers, smoking cannabis and taking cocaine.

The court was told that at around 4:10am, Rolle arrived at the home where Charlotte and Jason were chatting.

"They had been back at the house for some time by then, they had been drinking and chatting and enjoying their time together," Prosecutor Patterson said.

"It seems that the defendant acted aggressively.

"He barged passed him [Nelson] into the sitting room where he and Charlotte had been sitting.

"The defendant spoke to Charlotte and then he went back outside again.

"Jason Nelson followed him and describes how the defendant was still acting in an aggressive way."

The court was told that Rolle then appeared to leave the property and Nelson decided to go home.

But he returned a couple of minutes later: "He realised then that he had left some of his personal possessions

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Charlotte Huggins is believed to have been the first person killed in the capital in 2019

'Seriously assaulted' in London Bridge

By Josh Salisbury

josh@southwarknews.co.uk

CITY POLICE have launched an appeal after a man was seriously assaulted outside a London Bridge coffee bar, leaving him hospitalised.

‘MUM WAS STABBED TO DEATH BY CONTROLLING PARTNER’, COURT TOLD

in the sitting room," Prosecutor Patterson explained.

He added that Mr Nelson was fearful Rolle might attack him and took a baseball bat as he walked back to Charlotte's home.

"It was during this short period that Charlotte was to suffer that fatal stab wound to her back," he told the court.

The prosecutor described to the court how Nelson is said to have looked over the garden wall and witnessed the immediate aftermath of the stabbing.

"The scene that presented itself to him was the defendant coming out of the front door, of an injured Charlotte Huggins following him out saying that the defendant had stabbed her she was holding herself around the middle," he says.

"He saw something that appeared to be the throwing of the knife onto the ground and he heard a distinctive dinging sound," he added.

Prosecutor Patterson claims that Mr Nelson began screaming: "Having seen and heard these dramatic things, he then sprints away," he told the

court.

The court was also told that a neighbour on John Ruskin Street had heard muffled voices before a male voice shouted "stupid b***h".

And that Geraldine Cotton also heard Mr Nelson screaming: "Oh my God, he stabbed. Oh my God!" It was said that Mr Nelson's brother, Ricky, ran over to Ms Huggins' home and called 999 before performing chest compressions in a desperate attempt to save their neighbour.

Paramedics arrived and attempted to save her life but she was pronounced dead at 4:50am.

Charlotte's daughter and her 'adoptive mother' Peggy were led out of the home by police and told the horrific news.

Prosecutor Patterson claims that while this was going on, Rolle cycled to the home of his long-term partner Chantelle Anderson.

He claims that Rolle told Ms Anderson that he had stabbed someone before disposing of his clothes in a bin bag, which were later recovered.

The court heard that Charlotte's blood was found on the hoodie and jeans and that police also recovered a 27cm kitchen knife outside the family home that had traces of Charlotte's blood on it.

Prosecutor Patterson claimed that Rolle had a history of violent outbursts.

He said that on one occasion, when Charlotte was celebrating her birthday a few days before the alleged killing, Rolle threatened her with a knife and threw a large butcher's knife at one of her friends.

"Charlotte Huggins and the defendant had a disagreement, he turned nasty, he was offensive to her," he explained.

"His behaviour culminated in his holding a long bladed kitchen knife in his hand in a threatening manner and pointing it at Charlotte's stomach."

Prosecutor Patterson told the court that Charlotte's friend Vanessa Neil felt a rush of wind as a “large knife, a butcher's chopping knife, was thrown past her face”.

The victim suffered ‘serious head injuries’ in the assault, which happened close to Borough High Street at around 1am on June 30.

Police believe there may have been an altercation between the victim and the suspect on the bridge before the assault.

PC Jack Boswell, of the City of London Police, said: “We are asking anyone who can identify the men in the image, and people who have information about this incident, to contact police.

“There were a number of people in the area at the time of the incident, especially at the northbound London Bridge bus stop and outside the coffee bar, so we’re keen for those people in particular to come forward.”

PC Boswell asked anyone with information to contact City of London Police on 0207 601 2999, quoting crime reference 19000337831.

The independent Crimestoppers charity can be contacted completely anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Appeal after man is ‘glassed’ at bar

DETECTIVES ARE hoping to trace a man whom they believe was assaulted in Shad Thames' All Bar One last Thursday.

Police said the victim had disappeared before officers arrived at the scene and arrested a man on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm.

The suspect has now been released under investigation.

Police were called to the pub at around 9.30pm on Tuesday, July 4, to reports a man had been glassed in the bar.

Detective Constable Richard Peregrine from Southwark CID said: "I would urge the victim to speak with us so that we can progress this investigation.

"Eye witnesses stated that he sustained a head injury but we have been unable to confirm whether he has received appropriate medical treatment.

"It is important that we establish that he is okay."

The victim is described as a tall white man aged in his 30s or 40s of medium build. He is believed to be French.

If you know the victim, call 101 quoting reference Cad 8768/4Jul.

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Burglar jailed but his haul is still missing WALWORTH

Donna Roswell

Billy Crook

By Katherine Johnston

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A MAN from Walworth has been jailed after being found guilty of stealing an antique chain from a museum - which police have never recovered.

THE MET has issued an urgent appeal to track down three wanted people believed to have been involved in violent crimes from Bermondsey and Rotherhithe.

Donna Roswell's image has been published in a bid to find the 46-year-old believed to have been involved in a stabbing.

Police say she is wanted on suspicion of GBH relating to an incident where the victim was stabbed in the head and body with a scalpel. Police say the attack took place on Jamaica Road in broad daylight on June 3 last month.n She was last seen in the SE16 area.

Thirty-six-year-old Michael Davy is wanted by police for assault, as is 23-

By Katherine Johnston

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year-old Billy Crook.

Davy is wanted for ABH relating to an incident where a victim was attacked by being hit in the face and grabbed by the neck.

Police say the attack took place in the evening of January 26 of this year, in Amina Way in Bermondsey.

His last known location was SE15.

According to the Met, Crook is wanted in relation to an incident in Rotherhithe last year.

He allegedly entered the victim's home address in Brunel Road on the evening of August 27, 2018, and caused damage to

the front door.

His last known location was SE15.

Detective Superintendent Lee Hill said: "We know people worry that they somehow might be identified or that they might unfairly be adversely affecting somebody's life.

"However, I want to assure you that passing on information through Crimestoppers who are entirely independent of the police, is completely anonymous."

If you recognise these individuals or know their location, do not approach them, instead call 999 somewhere safe and out of earshot, or - to remain anonymous - contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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A MAN was pushed off a train at Herne Hill station last month, suffering a fractured elbow requiring surgery.

The suspect was last seen at the platform at Herne Hill. The alleged assault happened on the 6.13pm London Victoria to Beckenham Junction service.

Police asked anyone who recognises the man to contact them by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40 and quoting reference 275 of 09/06/19.

Officers said they also want to speak to anyone who saw what happened.

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DETECTIVES INVESTIGATING the fatal stabbing of Amara Toure in Walworth have charged a man with murder.

Paulinho Paulo, aged 20, was arrested on Wednesday, July 3 after the death of eighteen-year-old Amara in the early hours of Sunday, June 30.

The man, from Walton Road in Manor Park, E12, will appear in custody at Camberwell Green Magistrates' Court

By Josh Salisbury

Photo by LFB

josh@southwarknews.co.uk

TWO PEOPLE were rescued by firefighters from a blaze at an East Dulwich maisonette last Saturday night, July 6.

MAN CHARGED WITH WALWORTH MURDER

By Katherine Johnston

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

TWO RESCUED FROM EAST DULWICH MAISONETTE BLAZE ’CAUSED BY INCENSE STICKS’

By Josh Salisbury

The incident took place shortly after 6pm at rush hour on Wednesday June 5.

Now British Transport Police have released CCTV pictures of a man they want to speak to in connection with their investigation.

The victim, a man aged in his 40s, was reported to have sustained his injuries after being pushed off the stationary train at Herne Hill following an argument.

He was helped back onto the train by fellow passengers, who asked the suspect to leave, said police.

Allan Tierney (pictured), aged 60, from Roland Way in Walworth, was found guilty of burglary at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Friday, June 7.

The historic piece belonged to the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, based at East Smithfield, and was used as the Presidents chain of office.

The item, described by the Met as having 'significant financial value' and 'immeasurable' historical value, was reported missing on November 11 last year after being found missing from the museum inside the building.

CCTV and forensic inquiries led to Tierney being identified as a suspect. He was arrested and charged on December 28, and was sentenced in June to 30 months' in prison.

Detective Constable Sophie Hayes, said: “Tierney was a determined burglar who specifically targeted a museum exhibit of great importance to the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.

"Although the chain has a significant financial value its historical value to the society is also immeasurable.

“Unfortunately, the chain has not yet been recovered and we would appeal to anyone who has knowledge of its whereabouts to inform the police.”

today (Thursday, July 4).

Three other men were arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder and were taken into custody.

They have all since been released under investigation as inquiries continue.

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Investigators believe the fire on Dylways was caused accidentally by incense sticks.

Part of the ground floor of the semidetached was damaged by the fire at around 11pm while a man and woman were rescued by firefighters wearing breathing equipment.

A Fire Brigade spokesperson warned of the dangers of incense sticks, saying: “Candles, incense sticks and oil burners are one of the most common causes of fire.

“It is really important that you never leave them unattended and keep them away from anything that could catch fire

such as curtains, furniture or clothes.

“We advise to place these in a suitable fire resistant candleholder which won’t be knocked over, and make sure you put them out entirely when you leave the room and especially before bed.”

The unnamed man and woman were rescued by the emergency services who gave them fire escape hoods – equipment which filters out the main fire gases for up to 15 minutes.

The pair were treated for smoke inhalation at the scene but weren’t taken to hospital. The fire was declared under control by the brigade at 11.33pm.

Shard climber is teenage s t u n tm a n

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THE FREE-CLIMBER who scaled the Shard on Monday morning without ropes has been revealed to be a teenage stuntman.

Nineteen-year-old George King braved the hair-raising feat of climbing the 310m skyscraper at London Bridge at around 5.15am.

Police were called to the urban climber’s stunt, but they did not arrest Mr King.

In a video posted on Tuesday of his climb, he said: “I was thirteen and on a school trip when I first laid eyes on The Shard.

“I felt an immediate passion to climb it - the same type of passion I want the world to feel.”

However, the climber resisted the label ‘daredevil’, adding: “I’ve always found that these names come from those who are ignorant or misunderstood about what I really do and why.

“It takes years of training and careful preparation to be where I am today, and this practice is achievable only because I see myself as someone who has followed a respectable passion, albeit an unusual one.”

He told his followers on social media site Instagram that he had completed the climb in 45 minutes. The climber used suction cups and chalk to aid his ascent.

He added that he apologised to anyone whose commute had been negatively affected by the climb, saying he thanked the authorities “for being

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Police were called to the urban climber’s stunt, but they did not arrest 19-yearold George King

considerable [sic]”.

The Met Police said: “Police were called at 05:15hrs on Monday, 8 July following reports of a ‘free-climber’ on the Shard.

“Emergency services attended and the man went inside the building where he was spoken to by officers. He was not arrested.”

The escapade attracted some admirers online, with one telling Mr King: “I look up to people like you because you had a goal and you achieved it by putting your mind and determination into it.”

But Real Estate Management, the company which operates the Shard, were less impressed, telling media: “Fortunately noone was hurt by this dangerous activity and we will be assisting the police with their investigation.”

The Shard is the UK’s tallest building, and is among the tallest in Europe.

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I am asking the government to fund Group B Strep screening tests to save lives I WAS sitting at home on a Saturday evening in October 2008, nine months pregnant with my second baby, when the telephone rang.

It was a nurse from the maternity team at King’s College Hospital. She said that test results from a check-up earlier that week showed that I had an infection, and it was really important that I started taking antibiotics right away. She said that she was going to fax a prescription to a late night duty pharmacy and that I should go right away to collect it. I was feeling well, and could barely move, so I questioned whether this could wait until the morning, but she was insistent – you must go now in case you go into labour, as the infection could be very dangerous for your baby.

That was it, I collected the prescription, took the antibiotics and a few days later my healthy baby girl was born.

What I now know, is that the infection was

DONNACHADH McCARTHY

Green Southwark

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N A densely built-up borough like Southwark our open spaces are precious.

Not only do they provide havens for wildlife, play spaces for our kids, walks for courting couples but recent studies have shown how essential they are to human mental health.

Group B Strep, the most common cause of serious infection in new born babies in the UK, and one of the leading causes of neonatal sepsis and meningitis.

On average, two babies each day in the UK develop a Group B Strep infection and each week one baby dies and another is left with a life changing disability as a result. But the UK does not currently routinely test pregnant women from Group B Strep – at present they have to show other risk factors or symptoms in order to be

On average, two babies each day in the UK develop a Group B Strep infection and each week one baby dies and another is left with a life changing disability as a result.

HELEN HAYES

MP for Dulwich & West Norwood

I am asking the government to fund Group B Strep screening tests for women who are 35-37 weeks pregnant on the NHS, to save lives.

In the meantime, if you are pregnant, please ask your midwife about Group B Strep, so that everything possible can be done to ensure that you and your baby are not at risk of Group B Strep.

I am forever grateful for that phone call on a Saturday night in 2008, which meant that my baby – now a lively ten year old – was healthy. I now want the same for every pregnant woman and newborn in the UK.

Over the last 30 years, the pressure to build on our open spaces is unrelenting effective they are in protecting mental health.

Over the last 30 years, I have seen that the pressure to build on our open spaces is unrelenting.

Every 7 years, when Southwark Council produces its planning rules, it waxes lyrical about protecting open spaces. But whenever a new school, library or sheltered housing unit is proposed, that goes out the window and the planning rules gets trashed. I have seen Patterson Park grabbed for an Academy, land in Burgess Park for a sheltered unit, Camberwell Green Community Orchard for a library, St Mary’s Churchyard Park imprisoned by 50 storey towerblocks etc.

But commercial developers have found a new tactic to bypass open space protection – community sweeteners. They promise some lovely free new community facility, such as a community café, a sports stadium or a doctor’s surgery in return for the

What the Dickens?

The more beautifully natural they are, the more

given the test. In countries where testing is routine, the incidence has fallen dramatically by up to 86 per cent. The test costs just £11, and it saves lives.

July is Group B Strep Awareness Month, and the charity Group B Strep Support is encouraging people to raise awareness of Group B Strep. It isn’t right that women who have no symptoms or risk factors are currently left to pass Group B Strep bacteria on to their babies, putting their lives at risk.

from Westminster

community dropping opposition to building apartment blocks on local open spaces.

Metropolitan Open Land is the jargon for the highest legal protection that can be given to green spaces in the inner city. It is our equivalent of the Green Belt.

Dulwich Hamlet FC is located on Metropolitan Open Land in Dulwich. But a developer has tempted them to agree to building six-storey apartment blocks on the open space in return for helping fund a new stadium. The developer boasts that 40 of them will be “affordable” but fails to say for whom. 80% of Dulwich prices equals £11,000 rent/annum!

Which sounds affordable only for barristers or rich footballers?!

If the council agrees to allow community sweeteners to overrule open space protection, it will

set a terrible precedent. No protected open-spaces would then be safe from developers to build on Southwark, Burgess or Dulwich Park etc. Once lost, open spaces are lost forever.

To object to this developer building housing on protected open space, look up application number 16/AP/1232 at planning.southwark.gov.uk & submit your opposition. This weekend is the deadline for objections.

Donnachadh McCarthy has been an environmental campaigner in Southwark since 1992 and is author of “The Prostitute State – How Britain’s Democracy Has Been Bought” www.theprostitutestate.co.uk .

He is also an independent environmental consultant www.3acorns.co.uk @DonnachadhMc

Southwark News diarist

Rush hour crush

SOME SPECULATION has been sparked after a man and woman dressed in wedding outfits were spotted at the platform at London Bridge station on Monday.

To one observer, who posted a photo of the pair on social media, it looked as if they were getting married at rush hour – as there appeared to be a person ‘officiating’.

Commenters pondered whether they were merely taking wedding photos – souvenirs of the time they first met

perhaps, or maybe the loved-up couple are both train drivers.

Other more prosaic conjectures include filming or actors in a scene.

Could it be a rush hour crush success story? Anyone who can solve the mystery is more than welcome to contact the paper.

XXL mass support, but high heels critics

AS THE News last week reported,

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Southwark’s largest gay venue, XXL, is under threat, after being served an eviction notice to make way for an approved development in Bankside.

The move has been opposed by the club, councillors and the council itself, who are working to try and find a way for the venue to remain in the borough.

However, while the club certainly has its share of supporters, some have also criticised it.

The venue had previously attracted controversy in LGBT press for allegedly turning away a gay man

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wearing high heels.

“It’s poetic justice that a club which banned men from wearing high heels is being closed to make way for flats,” quips one Camberwell-based LGBT activist.

RV-Gone but TfL forgot they axed it

THE WITHDRAWAL of the much-loved RV1 bus service last month, which had served some of the borough’s busiest tourist spots,

sparked anger among residents.

Ward councillors served by the bus condemned the axe, while the council had urged a reconsideration of the cut.

One group the withdrawal seems to have passed by is TfL, which proposed removing the service in its review of central London routes in the first place.

Its account advising commuters of disruption to bus services has said that the RV1 will be adversely affected by Cycleway 4 construction work in Bermondsey’s Jamaica Road in July.

But the RV1 service controversially ended on June 15.

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Nearly twelve years after her murder, Bonnie’s killer still refuses to reveal where her body lies

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ONNIE BARRETT’S murderer thought because she was a vulnerable sex worker struggling with drug addiction she was easy prey – and wouldn’t be missed. He was handed two thirty year sentences for the murders of Bonnie, whose bereaved family still live on the Aylesbury Estate, and his other victim, Xiao-Mei Guo – also a young mother.

But as they were to be served concurrently, even though he was middle aged when put behind bars in 2008, there is a chance, however, slim, that he could walk free one day – possibly earlier on parole.

Bonnie’s killer was obsessed with becoming notorious and was inspired by serial killers of the past like Jack the Ripper.

He has never admitted guilt, nor revealed what he did with their bodies, in a twisted attempt to hold power over his victims and their families.

Keeping the location of their victims’ bodies secret strips away their dignity and stops them from resting in peace.

The new law that legally enshrines the right to refuse parole to murderers who are still holding the whereabouts of their victims’ remains is a small measure of comfort to the families who have dedicated their lives to campaigning for justice.

The new legislation may be known as ‘Helen’s Law’, but really it belongs to every victim and every bereaved family. It is thanks to families like Jackie’s – and their unwavering bravery in fighting for justice in the face of such unspeakable horror.

This law may mean Bonnie’s killer stays behind bars until the day he dies.

He wanted fame for his truly wicked crimes but, as he will now know - the only name loved, and truly remembered in our borough is that of Bonnie Barrett, a mother, daughter, sister, auntie and friend.

Nearly twelve years after she disappeared, Bonnie stays with us.

Pub campaign wants to see Old Justice re-opened and co-operatively owned by locals

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O MORE lonely nights,” sang Sir Paul McCartney memorably on his hit 1984 single of the same name. Now, as we report, campaigners have adopted the lyric as a campaign slogan to re-open the pub which featured in Macca’s music video, the former Old Justice on Bermondsey Wall East.

Similar stories often feature in this paper.

Earlier this year, the equally historic China Hall on Rotherhithe’s Lower Road was forced to close its doors following a battle between Mick and Linda Norris, the landlords of over thirty years, and developer Hamna Wakaf Ltd - who also own the Old Justice.

Fears were raised that the boozer would suffer the same fate as so many others in our borough – turned into flats that locals who had nipped in for a pint in years past could not dream of owning.

At the end of last month, a bid to expand the pub building to create four flats was rejected by council planning officials.

What makes this campaign unusual is the determination to see the former pub re-opened not just as a boozer, but one co-operatively owned by the residents who live in the vicinity.

Certainly no-one has come forward with anywhere near the same passion and strength-of-feeling for a contrary plan for the site than those behind ‘No More Lonely Nights.’

Co-operatively-owned pubs can be a roaring success: The Ivy House in Nunhead is one-such example.

That is not to say the battle for a community-owned boozer on Bermondsey Wall East will be easy.

The next steps of the campaign will become much clearer once a public inquiry is held into the removal of sections of the building’s listed interior.

But campaigners Richard, Darren, and their colleagues are to be commended for daring to make the effort.

CRYPTIC PUZZLE

Clues Down

Clues Across

1 One pet comes back before the corner, not saying much (8) 4 Hides in his past resorts (4) 8 Bloody spirit may lead or return to this (6) 10 What's proper when a girl looks back? A chaperone (6) 11 Boy who becomes gradually weaker? (5) 12 More than half the old fiddler was unbelieving (5) 14 A hundred and one fish may be smoked (6) 17 Ruin, nasal ruin, for what might be little green men (9) 18 Toss stick around they keep such things by the dozen (9) 22 Recess which gives some partial cover (6) 23 Missing the start of the old fights turns somebody out (5) 24 Concerning a feature of human enterprise (5) 26 Most of the tumuli and the end of the part are just confusion (6) 27 Bustle confusedly that's crafty (6) 28 Reckless spots (4) 29 That lady's in a hollow, sticking fast (8)

QUICK PUZZLE Clues Across

1 Eloquence (8) 4 Digging tool (4) 8 Register (6) 10 Corrupted (6) 11 Water fowl (5) 12 Stanza (5) 14 Documents (6) 17 Spirit maker (9) 18 Engineers (9) 22 Type of beard (6)

1 Old father who gets a mite out of place (4) 2 Breakfast food, perhaps, which sounds as if it comes in Instalments (6) 3 Entrap wrongly with a boring tool (6) 5 Greek god is sad coming up to bearlike animals (6) 6 Last of composers pale over vocal work final creative act (4,4) 7 Mercurial source of papal court (5) 9 Arising sounder in mind, with little money too, is like being born again (9) 10 Choices upset Sis, no dice (9) 13 What gives enjoyment? Wind and love (5) 15 Little insects stang badly (5) 16 He sits on his heels on public land (8) 18 Rascals set up tent in the ship (6) 19 Defective rounds may give a very bad salvo (5) 20 Stitching could make us true (6) 21 Piece of sculpture is almost a written law (6) 25 Curving grass (4)

23 Clumsy (5) 24 Lead (5) 26 Insurrection (6) 27 Agricultural machine (6) 28 Fish (4) 29 Number (8)

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MORE THAN 1,600 new homes have been approved for the Old Kent Road – an area set for major high-rise redevelopment.

The first development is the regeneration of Malt Street, just off the Old Kent Road, where 1,300 new homes – including 83 new social rented homes and 48 intermediate homes in the first phase – have been approved.

The application, which also includes affordable retail space and contributes to the new Linear Park as part of the Old Kent Road Masterplan, was approved by the council’s planning committee on Monday 3 June, subject to referral to the Secretary of State.

The Malt Street site at the north end of Old Kent Road is currently mainly used for storage and by Travis Perkins as a builders’ merchant.

Overall the new development, which will be made up of eleven new buildings from five to 44 storeys, will offer 40% affordable housing, a significant increase over the 20% originally offered – and at least a quarter of the housing will be social rent.

The second development is on Verney Road where planning committee member approved (subject to referral to the Mayor of London) a further 338 new homes, including 112 affordable homes made up of 79 social rented and 33 intermediate rent.

The development will consist of three buildings at 18, 19 and 24 storeys that would also provide space for offices/workspaces and landscaping including a contribution to the new Surrey Canal Linear Park.

Plans to ban left hand turn

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including buildings from five to 44 storeys high

Southwark Cabinet member for growth, development and planning, Johnson Situ, said the council was pushing developers to build the maximum amount of social housing.

Situ said: “The vision for the Old Kent Road is to build on its unique creative

character.

"We are committed to delivering social rent and genuinely affordable homes [in] Southwark.

"With [the approval of these] recent additions, we have already secured over 1,000 social rent homes along the Old

Kent Road."

Correspondingly, Transport for London is also considering extending the Tube line from Elephant and Castle into New Cross Gate via Old Kent Road, but this movement still needs to secure funding.

Southwark and Lewisham councils are working with the Mayor and TfL to build a case for the Bakerloo line extension.

Construction could begin as early as 2023 if plans for the extension are approved and the funding is secured.

Road in Bermondsey, to construct the Cycleway 4 route.

New crossings will be created on the major thoroughfare and also on

Tooley Street once the work is complete, while the Rotherhithe roundabout will also be overhauled.

However motorists are warned to

expect delays in the area until completion in April next year, as Tooley St and Jamaica Road are reduced to one lane in each direction.

By Josh Salisbury

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TFL IS proposing banning the left-hand turn out of the Old Kent Road into nearby Trafalgar Avenue towards the Bricklayers Arms.

Up to 44 cars an hour could be affected by the move affecting westbound traffic, as TfL plans to make a number of safety changes to the junction.

According to a letter sent to locals by the transport agency, details include a new ‘green man’ crossing at the junction and an extended westbound bus lane.

The changes form part of TfL’s and the Mayor’s bid completely to eliminate deaths and serious injuries on London’s roads by 2041.

The plans, announced last week, are up for consultation until August 12.

Full details can be found on the TfL website by searching ‘Proposed

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improvements to Trafalgar Avenue junction with A2 Old Kent Road.’

The plans come as major work is ongoing on the borough’s Jamaica

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Jean Edith Twynam Jean peacefully slipped away on Saturday 22nd June aged 93.

She will be greatly missed by her adoring sons John & Allan, Grandchildren Nancy, Louise, Francesca & Gabriella, and Great Grandchildren Charlie & Albie.

Her funeral service will be held at St Mary’s Church, St Marychurch St, Rotherhithe, SE16 4NJ on Thursday 18th July at 10am.

All who would like to help celebrate her life are very welcome.

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A Yummy time at Underbelly

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2019 represents 50 years since the Stonewall riots; June saw a month of celebrations of the LGBT community, and with its message of inclusivity and celebration of life, Yummy certainly delivers. For those who have never

been to a drag night it may seem overwhelming, however, in the words of director James Welsby ‘Drag is for everyone’.

Yummy is on at Underbelly Festival,

South Bank, SE1 until 28th July.

Times: Tues - Sun 7.15pm (2nd show at 9.15pm on Saturdays).

Admission: £21.50 - £36.50.

Phone: 0333 344 4167 https://tickets.underbelly.co.uk/

Free Theatre workshops for women at Southwark Playhouse

SOUTH LONDONER Terenia Edwards was born in Tooting and grew up in West London. After seeing a young people's production of Macbeth she fell in love with theatre and ‘felt an enormous sense of connection with everyone in the auditorium’. That feeling led to a belief that ‘the arts should be accessible for everyone’ and was a catalyst for much that has happened in her life since, writes Michael Holland.

Terenia trained as an actor at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and began her acting career at the Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough where she worked with Sir Alan Ayckbourn on his play 'Hero's Welcome’, though she will be best known for playing Rachel Verinder in BBC One's 'The Moonstone’ and appearing in the latest series of Endeavour on ITV. In between acting jobs Terenia cruises the canals of London on a narrowboat she lives on with her partner, and volunteering in women's domestic

abuse services across London, facilitating drama workshops with service users.’ This is part of her mission to make the arts accessible to everyone.

Bernhardt is a community of actors, musicians, and other performers which has been running for six years. ‘We meet once a month at Arch 468 in Loughborough Junction to share material we're working on,’ says Terenia, adding, ‘The showcase events are always so special, it's such a warm and accommodating environment where artists can completely bare their soul if they want to… I'll never forget one night we hosted a few years ago when a poet got on stage and came out to her friends - the room completely erupted in applause, it was so inspiring.’

Ms Edwards’ tone changes as she tells me how women will re-enter an abusive relationship on average 7 times, and how she wants to work with these women through theatre workshops. A programme has been set up to start at Southwark Playhouse in September.

People get ready for Shakespeare in the Park

PEOPLE’S COMPANY are bringing a modern-day version of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream back to the people of Southwark.

s finally it looks like summer is settling in over London, I visited the Spiegletent at Underbelly on the South Bank. The night’s entertainment being a cabaret drag show called Yummy. And very Yummy it was, writes Chris Peacock.

From its origins as a singular club night in Melbourne, the girls have travelled the world with their show, sashaying their way across the globe and throwing down some raucous entertainment. The blend of amazing choreography, uncountable costume changes and acerbic humour, makes for an intense hour’s entertainment.

The talent in the show is undeniable; amongst their ranks is 2019’s No. 1 burlesque performer in Zelia Rose, and in Joni In The Moon they have a multiaward winning singer/songwriter. The burlesque routines showed an incredibly high level of dance skill and finesse, but were also laden with classic drag humour.

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The workshops will take place once a month and will be completely free for service users and ex-service users. They will cover a range of techniques over the year, as well as group singing and movement, free and discounted theatre tickets will be offered to participants with children during school holidays.

There will also be the opportunity for participants to take part in showcases open to the public.

Evidently excited, Terenia gushes, ‘I believe that if we focus on empowering all women and building up their self worth and confidence then we could make a real difference.’

I believe her, and before I go she wants to make sure that everyone knows that ‘Everyone is welcome to our 'creative nights' and you can find us on Facebook by searching ‘Bernhardt', or on twitter @bernhardtsoc for information about our upcoming events, where we will be fundraising for our workshop program.

The Company seeks to revive the classic comedy with a contemporary and groundbreaking version of Shakespeare’s classic play. This version sees a sixties flower-power theme defying gender, race, age and cultural barriers, with a cast that reflects modern-day London.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a classic story about love, deceit, relationships and power struggles set in a half human, half fairy world filled with magic and mystery. This contemporary version is removed from the classic Athens backdrop and is set in the New Aylesbury Estate, Southwark in the psychedelic and swinging 1960s.

Original music has been commissioned for the exuberant production that employs physical theatre and innovative staging.

John Whelan, artistic director for People's Company, says of the production, ‘I love The Dream as it’s my favourite comedy written by Shakespeare! I feel honoured and it’s great to be bringing him home to Southwark - the site of the Globe - with our open-air performance. The two parks offer a perfect setting to bring the play into the magical forest as they both offer a fantastic green lung in the heart of our amazing community. Stylistically, we have really played with the production and made it contemporary, as I believe classics such as The Dream are done at their best when you allow people to connect to it through a modern lens.’

People’s Company is a communitybased theatre company that provides a free platform for the people of Southwark to be able to express themselves creatively through the medium of theatre. The company meets every Tuesday at the Southwark Playhouse from 7-9pm where new writing, devising, and classical text is explored in a fun and creative way.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream touring dates: Burgess Park - Chumleigh Gardens SE5 0RG 19th and 20th of July 7-9.30pm.

Admission: £10, £8.

Elephant Park - Elephant Road SE17 1UB, 26th and 27th of July 7-9.30pm.

Admission: Free Tickets available from www.peoplescompanylondon.com

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History

Dulwich’s cinematic history

Founded by a thespian Dulwich College has a long history nurturing talent on stage and now, latterly on the silver screen.

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By Katherine Johnston

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hat links The Long Goodbye, Mrs Miniver and The English Patient?

They’re all part of Dulwich’s cinematic history.

Dulwich College’s founder Edward ‘Ned’ Alleyn, arch rival to fellow actor Richard Burbage, was born in 1566 and became famous as Christopher Marlowe’s leading man.

After retiring from the stage during Elizabeth I’s reign, Alleyn bought an estate in Dulwich for £5,000 and founded a school for poor children that would become one of the country’s top performing independent boys’ schools.

Four hundred years later many other thespians, writers and directors have followed in Alleyn’s footsteps –and none more so than since the advent of cinema.

Last month, the school showcased this history with a film festival cherry picking the best films with a college connection.

Arthur Wimperis stands out among all Old Alleynians as the only one - so far to win an Oscar. The accolade came for ‘best screenplay’ for the score of 1942’s Mrs Miniver. Based on Jan Struther’s novel of the same name, the romantic

“God and glory are all very well in running a good school - but never forget the need for magic and theatre.” drama follows a middle class housewife during the Second World War and netted six Academy Awards in total - including Best Director, and Best Actress for Greer Garson.

Two years later, A Matter of Life and Death was released, starring David Niven as a World War Two fighter pilot who returns from a near-fatal mission in Germany. Ranked by the British Film Institute as the 20th best British film ever made, it was directed by Old Alleynian Michael Powell, who had been taught at the school from 19181921.

In 1951, another classic from the golden age of Hollywood came to our screens courtesy of an Old Alleynian.

John Huston’s The African Queen bagged co-stars Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn Oscars apiece for the

epic set in German East Africa in 1914.

The film was adapted from the 1935 novel by former Dulwich student C.S. Forrester. Forrester had brief and unsuccessful attempts as a medical student at Guy’s and as an army recruit before eventually moving to the US and finding fame as a writer, with his other successful works including the Hornblower series.

Other authors educated at the school whose work went on to grace the silver screen include giants of 20th century literature Raymond Chandler and Michael Ondaatje.

Chicago-born Chandler may be the quintessential American ‘pulp fiction’ author but he also spent part of his childhood living in Upper Norwood and held British citizenship. His seminal detective novel The Long Goodbye was

adapted by Robert Altman in 1973 – a classic of film-noir, starring Elliot Gould.

Ondaatje’s Booker Prize-winning The English Patient (1996), told the story of the doomed, illicit love affair between an English woman and Hungarian explorer who meet making maps in North Africa at the outbreak of the Second World War. The epic heartbreaker swept up nine Oscars and cemented the careers of its two leads, Kristen Scott-Thomas and Ralph Fiennes.

But perhaps the most famous former student and contemporary actor is Chiwetel Ejiofor, CBE, a pupil from 1990-1995.

Ejiofor, who grew up in Forest Gate, had his first stage role at prep school as the gravedigger in Hamlet. He went on

to win a BAFTA and was Oscarnominated for his portrayal of Solomon Northrup, an African-American kidnapped and sold into slavery in 1841 in 2013’s 12 Years a Slave.

Other Old Alleynians include Boogie Man director Andrew Morahan, and Nick Gottschalk, the supervising art director for 2017’s The Darkest Hour featuring another south London legend, Gary Oldman, as Winston Churchill.

Gottschalk’s other credits include the live-action remake of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.

But centuries after the college was founded, there is also the enduring appeal of Ned Alleyn himself, played by Ben Affleck in 1998’s Shakespeare in Love.

David Thomson, a film critic and former Dulwich College student, said Alleyn’s legacy continued in the school’s ethos.

It was important the Dulwich College was “not founded by a great general after war, not by a crucial mathematician or an infinite philanthropist,” he said.

“The school was established by an actor – a pretender, a make-believer, the man who created the role of Faustus in 1593.

“God and glory are all very well in running a good school - but never forget the need for magic and theatre.”

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Bede House Association is a multi-purpose charity working with the local communities of Bermondsey and Rotherhithe in the London Borough of Southwark. Our Bede Youth Adventure Project provides clubs, detached youth work, adventure residentials and practical learning and support for over 150 local young people each year. Our New Bede Centre is being developed and is expected to open in 2022.

Part-time Youth Worker Bede Youth Adventure Project

Bede Centre, Abbeyfield Road, London SE16 2BS. 18 hours a week (plus overtime), Monday to Thursday evenings during term time. During school holidays, 18 hours a week worked over 3 days between 11am and 5pm.

Salary range £12.69 per hour to £13.58 per hour (plus pension contribution) depending on qualifications and experience.

You will have a Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work and be comfortable using your initiative coleading youth club, and detached youth work sessions. You’ll enjoy adventure activity, and be committed to working with young people in challenging circumstances. You’ll have good literacy, numeracy and MS Office skills, and hold a driving licence. Training will be available on our minibus for suitably experienced drivers.

Deadline for completed applications is 12 noon Monday 29 July.

Contact the Project Manager, Fokrul Meah on 07979 386 215 if you would like to discuss this post informally.

Application packs can be downloaded from our website https://bedehouse.org.uk/vacancies/

Bede House Association is a registered charity number 303199.

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New builds, luxury flats, affordable housing and what’s up your street

Coopers’ Lofts in former brewery see overleaf

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Own a piece of London history

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uyers can own a piece of London history at Greenland’s Ram Quarter development in Wandsworth thanks to the launch of Coopers’ Lofts – a collection of 14 distinctive loft apartments set in a Grade-II listed former brewery.

Coopers’ Lofts is the latest release of homes as part of Greenland’s redevelopment of Ram Quarter – the former home of Young’s Brewery and still Britain’s oldest continuouslyrunning brewery. Designed by

renowned architects EPR, Coopers’ Lofts celebrates this heritage while offering contemporary living in the heart of one of London’s most sought-after city villages.

Each apartment layout is unique, reflecting the design of the historic brewery buildings to incorporate doubleheight spaces, mezzanine levels and beamed ceilings. Subtle nods to the site’s past can be seen in the tasteful restoration of 19th century period features, such as timber windows, exposed brickwork and ironwork. In

Hop House, the residents’ lobby looks on to the lovingly-repainted cogs of the original brewery beam engines, installed in the mid-1800s.

These period characteristics are combined with modern luxurious conveniences including premium Miele appliances, underfloor heating, air filtration systems, oak timber flooring in living areas, 100% wool carpeting in bedrooms, and integrated wine coolers.

A 24-hour concierge is also on hand.

The apartments are set around a central square at the foot of Ram Quarter’s main

boulevard, which is planned to become home to a series of restaurants, cafés and stores ranging throughout the development’s network of streets and squares. Situated in the heart of the town centre, Ram Quarter is also surrounded by the fashionable boutiques, galleries and cafés of Old York Road, and the shops and restaurants of Wandsworth High Street and Southside shopping centre.

Residents have easy access to the public promenade along the River Wandle, which for centuries had been hidden

behind the brewery walls, and Wandsworth’s abundance of riverside parks and green spaces.

A limited number of studio, one-, twothree- and four-bedroom homes are available at Coopers’ Lofts. Prices start at £580,000 for a studio apartment, with Help to Buy available, up to £2.85m for a four-bedroom duplex home. This light-filled penthouse features vaulted ceilings, exposed metal beams and arched windows, while its bedrooms include walk-in wardrobes with balconies to the upstairs rooms.

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The wider transformation of Ram Quarter will deliver 713 stunning apartments alongside a new vibrant heart for Wandsworth town centre. The first phase of development is now complete, with residents already moving in to their new homes. Ram Quarter is extremely well connected. Just a 4minute walk from Wandsworth Town station, central London commuters at Ram benefit from short journey times of 3 minutes to Clapham Junction, 15 minutes to London Waterloo, 25 minutes to Oxford Circus and half an

hour to Bank. The Thames Clipper service from Wandsworth Riverside is also a 10-minute walk away, providing routes to Westminster, London Bridge, Canary Wharf and Putney.

Taotao Song, CEO of Greenland (UK) said: “The launch of Coopers’ Lofts marks an exciting milestone in our transformation of Ram Quarter, breathing new life into these historic buildings and capturing the essence of Wandsworth’s industrial past.

“With these 14 unique apartments, buyers have the chance to own a piece

of London’s history, complete with the luxuries and style of modern living.”

Ram Quarter’s Marketing Suite is open seven days a week from 10am (closing at 6pm on weekdays and 4pm on weekends). It is located at 11 Armoury Way, Wandsworth, London, SW18 1TH. Interested buyers can talk to the team and make an appointment to visit the development and show apartment.

For more information visit www.theramquarter.com or contact the sales team on sales@theramquarter.com or

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LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (BRASS TALLEY ALLEY)

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TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF PEDESTRIANS AND TRAFFIC

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable works by the London Borough of Southwark, has made an order the effect of which will be to prohibit pedestrian and cyclist traffic from entering part of the above named footpath.

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.

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The alternative route is Canada Street, Wolfe Crescent, Albatross Way, Albion Channel or Albion Channel, Albatross Way, Needleman Street, Surrey Quays Road, Canada Street, Timber Pond Road, Middleton Drive.

Works will take place between 22nd July to 18th October 2019

Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network & Parking Management on 0207 525 2014.

Nicky Costin Road Network & Parking Business Manager

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has issued a report following its investigation of a complaint against London Borough of Lambeth. The complaint was about Highways & Transport matter. The Ombudsman found that there had been fault on the part of the Council, and this had caused injustice to the complainant.

The Council must now consider the report and tell the Ombudsman within three months (or such longer period as the Ombudsman may agree) what it proposes to do.

Copies of the report will be available for public inspection during normal office hours at Lambeth Town Hall. 1 Brixton Hill, Brixton, London SW2 1RW and at Lambeth Civic Centre, 6 Brixton Hill, London SW2 1EG for three weeks starting on 1 July 2019.

Anyone is entitled to take copies of the report or extracts from it. Copies will be supplied free of charge LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (ROTHERHITHE OLD ROAD, ROTHERHITHE NEW ROAD)

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

Whilst the works are in progress, and whilst the authorised traffic signs are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload in: (a) Rotherhithe Old Road, at it’s junction with Rotherhithe New Road, on the Eastbound carriageway. (b) Rotherhithe Old Road, at it’s junction with Rotherhithe New Road, on the Westbound carriageway.

The alternative route will be via (a & b) Rotherhithe New Road, Hawkstone Road, Rotherhithe Old Road, Lower Road, Roundabout at Rotherhithe Tunnel, Lower Road, Rotherhithe Old Road.

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.

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.

Works will take place (a) & (b) 22nd – 23rd July 2019.

Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network & Parking Management on 0207 525 2014.

Dated this 11th July 2019.

Nicky Costin Road Network & Parking Business Manager

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The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable highway 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 road.

Whilst the works are in progress, and whilst the authorised traffic signs are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload in: (a) Crystal Palace Road, at it’s junction of Whateley Road (b) Crystal Palace Road between Sylvester Road and Whateley Road

The alternative route will be via (a) Whateley Road, Ulverscroft Road, North Cross Road.

Whateley Road, Darrell Road, North Cross Road. (b) Whateley Road, Cyrena Road, Silvester Road, Landells Road.

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.

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.

Works will take place (a) & (b) 22nd July – 2nd August (in 2 phases)

Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network & Parking Management on 0207 525 2014.

Nicky Costin Road Network & Parking Business Manager

Report of Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman

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Southwark Council, Regulatory Services, Road Network Management, PO Box 6452 London SE1 5LX Ref: 4919

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ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (CRYSTAL PALACE ROAD)

Whilst works are in progress, and whilst the authorised traffic signs are displayed, no person shall enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload in Brass Talley Alley.

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.

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Southwark Council Environment & Leisure PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX Ref: (a & b) 4866/TI003LC500269766602/ TI003LC500269766601

Southwark Council Environment & Leisure PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX

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The Council of the London Borough of Southwark PUBLIC NOTICE: ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 29 THE (RESTRICTION OF TRAFFIC) SPECIAL EVENTS ORDER 2019

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that it has made the above named Traffic Order under section 29 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 for the purpose specified in paragraph 2. The effect of the Order is summarised in paragraph 3.

The purpose of the Order is to facilitate Community Play Streets, as indicated in the schedule to this notice.

The effect of the Order is to prohibit any vehicle from:-

(a) entering or proceeding in the length of street specified in the schedule to this notice on the date and between the hours specified in that schedule;.

The prohibitions will not apply in respect of:

(b) any vehicle being used for the purposes of that event or for fire brigade, ambulance or police purposes;

(c) anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or a person authorised by the Council of the London Borough of Southwark.

The alternative route will be adjacent roads as applicable.

For information regarding this event or for information relating to this order, contact: Parking & Road Network Management on 0207 525 2014.

Dated this 11th July 2019 Nicky Costin Road Network & Parking Business Manager

Southwark Council Environment and Social Regeneration Network Management PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX Ref: 4907 4928 Schedule Road

Extent

Liverpool Grove

From the Entrance to Friday 19th July 2019 3.15pm – 4.15pm Faraday Gardens (Block 73 to 95) to the closed end outside 26

Jasper Road

Jasper Passage to Farquhar Road

Date of event and Prohibited Hours

Sunday 15th September 2019 2pm – 5pm

Office opening hours Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:30

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LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

CHANGES TO HOUSING ESTATE PARKING

The London Borough of Southwark (Housing estate roads and car parks) (No. 11) Order 201*

1. Southwark Council hereby GIVES NOTICE that it proposes to make the above order under the powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

2. The effect of the order will be as follows (note: where new estate parking zones are introduced, all existing uncontrolled parking places in the estate roads and car parks will be designated as permit holders' parking for use of the residents; business; visitors; or carers’ permit holders of each designated zone only. Any existing disabled persons’ parking places will continue to operate as before, any area not designated as parking, will be subject to 'no waiting at any time' controls):(a) WYNDHAM ESTATE, to amend the existing permit parking zone 'E-WY' by extending the zone to include SIR JOHN KIRK CLOSE (the change will not affect the current list of properties eligible to apply for a permit to park within this zone); (b) DOWLAS ESTATE, to introduce the permit parking zone 'E-DL' into the estate roads and car parks fronting or adjacent to properties in Rill House, Rumball House, Ballow Close, Coleby Path, Nos. 6-24 Havil Street (evens only), Owgan Close and Stacy Path; (c) HADDONHALL ESTATE, to introduce the permit parking zone 'E-HD' into the estate roads and car parks fronting or adjacent to properties in Thurnham House, Nos. 6-26 Green Walk, Potier Street, Prioress Street, Nos. 36-48 Rephidim Street (evens only), Nos. 50-75 Rephidim Street, Nos. 20-55 Rothsay Street, Nos. 269-279 Tabard Street (odds only), Nos. 20-55 Rothsay Street; (d) HERNE HILL ESTATE, to introduce the new permit parking zone ‘E-DP’ into the estate roads and car parks fronting or adjacent to properties in Denesmead and Pynnersmead.

3. For more information contact Clarence Parkes of the council's Parking team by e-mail Parking@southwark.gov.uk or call 020 7525 2022.

4. Copies of this notice, the proposed order, a statement of the council's reasons for making the order, and a plan of the proposals may be found online at www.southwark.gov.uk/trafficorders, paper copies may be obtained from or viewed at Highways, Environment and Leisure, 3rd floor hub 2, 160 Tooley Street, London SE1 2QH. Please call 020 7525 3497 for details.

5. Anyone wishing to object to or make any other representations regarding the proposal, may use the form labelled 'Parking - Road traffic and highway schemes - responding to statutory consultation notices' at www.southwark.gov.uk/statutoryconsultationnotices or send a statement in writing to: the Traffic Orders Officer, Highways, Southwark Council, Environment, P.O. Box 64529, London SE1P 5LX or by e-mail to traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk quoting reference ‘TMO1920-014 Estate Parking 11’ by 1 August 2019. Please note that if you wish to object to this proposal you must state the grounds on which your objection is made.

6. When making an objection or representation, please be aware that this may be communicated to other people who may be affected. Information provided in response to this consultation, including in some circumstances personal information, may also be subject to publication or disclosure under the requirements of current access to information legislation.

Dated 11 July 2019 Nicky Costin - Parking and Network Management Business Unit Manager, Regulatory Services LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

COLDHARBOUR LANE BUS PRIORITY

The London Borough of Southwark (Bus priority) (Coldharbour Lane) (No. *) Traffic Order 201* The London Borough of Southwark (Waiting and loading restrictions) (Amendment No. *) Order 201*

1. Southwark Council hereby GIVES NOTICE that it proposes to make the above orders under powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended.

2. The effect of the orders would be:- (a) in COLDHARBOUR LANE on the north-west side (between its junctions with Denmark Road and Valmar Road) to change the operating time of the northeastbound bus priority lane to operate from Monday - Friday 7 am to 7 pm (the bus lane will remain for the use of buses, pedal cycle and taxis only); (b) to introduce ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions (double yellow lines) in the following locations:- (i) COLDHARBOUR LANE on the north-west side, across its junction with Crawford Road, and across its junction with Lowth Road and extending south-westward to its junction with Denmark Road; (ii) CRAWFORD ROAD approx. 10 metres on each side, at its junction with Coldharbour Lane; and (iii) LOWTH ROAD approx. 5 metres on each side, at its junction with Coldharbour Lane.

3. For more information contact Lola Olanlokun of the council's Highways – Transport Projects team Highways@southwark.gov.uk.

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SWAN STREET AREA IMPROVEMENTS

The London Borough of Southwark (Prescribed route) (Swan Street) (No. *) Traffic Order 201* The London Borough of Southwark (Parking places) (CPZ 'D') (No. *) Order 201* The London Borough of Southwark (Waiting and loading restrictions) (Amendment No. *) Order 201*

1. Southwark Council hereby GIVES NOTICE that it proposes to make the above orders under powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended.

2. The effect of the orders would be, in:(a) SWAN STREET (i) to extend an existing south-westbound ‘one-way’, working with cycle contraflow, to cover the full extent between its junctions with Trinity Street and Harper Road, (ii) on the northwest side within CPZ ‘D’, to replace three separate ‘shared-use’ parking places with two extended ‘shared-use’ parking places (total 77 metres in length) – an increase of approx. 12 metres of ‘shareduse’ parking, and (iii) on the north-west side, to add a new length of ‘at any time’ (double yellow lines) waiting restrictions of 11 metres opposite Flats 7 to 12 Gloucester Court, Swan Street; (b) TRINITY STREET the south-west side, to add ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions (double yellow lines) approx. 7.5 metres either side of its junction with Trio Place; and (c) TRIO PLACE, to convert all waiting restrictions to ‘at any time’ (double yellow lines).

3. Southwark Council hereby GIVES FURTHER NOTICE under sections 90A to 90I of the Highways Act 1980 and in accordance with the provisions of the Highways (Traffic calming) Regulations 1999, propose to construct speed tables of flat-top construction having a maximum height of 100 millimetres and covering the entire width of the carriageway, at the following locations:- SWAN STREET from the south-western kerb-line of Trinity Street extending south-westward for a distance of 8 metres; and the entirety of TRIO PLACE from its junction with Trinity Street.

4. For more information contact the council's Highways – Highway Development team Highways@southwark.gov.uk .

5. Copies of this notice, the proposed orders, a statement of the council's reasons for making the orders, and a plan of the proposals may be found online at www.southwark.gov.uk/trafficorders, paper copies may be obtained from or viewed at Highways, Environment and Leisure, 3rd floor hub 2, 160 Tooley Street, London SE1 2QH. Email traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk (or call 020 7525 3497) for details.

6. Anyone wishing to object to or make any other representations regarding the proposal, may use the form labelled 'Parking - Road traffic and highway schemes - responding to statutory consultation notices' at www.southwark.gov.uk/statutoryconsultationnotices or send a statement in writing to: the Traffic Orders Officer, Highways, Southwark Council, Environment and Leisure, P.O. Box 64529, London SE1P 5LX or by e-mail to traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk quoting reference ‘TMO1920-016 Swan Street’ by 1 August 2019. Please note that if you wish to object to this proposal you must state the grounds on which your objection is made.

7. When making an objection or representation, please be aware that this may be communicated to other people who may be affected. Information provided in response to this consultation, including in some circumstances personal information, may also be subject to publication or disclosure under the requirements of current access to information legislation.

Dated 11 July 2019 Nicky Costin - Parking and Network Management Business Unit Manager, Regulatory Services LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK QUEBEC WAY - NEW LOADING BAY

The London Borough of Southwark (Loading bays) (No. *) Order 201* The London Borough of Southwark (Waiting and loading restrictions) (Amendment No. *) Order 201*

1. Southwark Council hereby GIVES NOTICE that it proposes to make the above orders under powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended.

2. The effect of the orders would be in QUEBEC WAY on the north-east side, outside No. 24-28 Quebec Way:(a) to provide a new inset loading only bay, 11.5 metres in length, for use of vehicles loading or unloading only, operating between 7am and 7pm Monday to Saturday (maximum stay 40 mins and no return within 2 hours); and (b) to amend existing double yellow lines ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions in the proposed location to accommodate the new loading bay.

3. For more information contact Ioannis Lampropoulos of the council's Highways – Highway Development team Highways@southwark.gov.uk

4. Copies of this notice, the proposed orders, a statement of the council's reasons for making the orders, and a plan of the proposals may be found online at www.southwark.gov.uk/trafficorders, paper copies may be obtained from or viewed at Highways, Environment and Leisure, 3rd floor hub 2, 160 Tooley Street, London SE1 2QH. Email traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk (or call 020 7525 3497) for details.

4. Copies of this notice, the proposed orders, a statement of the council's reasons for making the orders, and a plan of the proposals may be found online at www.southwark.gov.uk/trafficorders, paper copies may be obtained from or viewed at Highways, Environment and Leisure, 3rd floor hub 2, 160 Tooley Street, London SE1 2QH. Email traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk (or call 020 7525 3497) for details.

6. When making an objection or representation, please be aware that this may be communicated to other people who may be affected. Information provided in response to this consultation, including in some circumstances personal information, may also be subject to publication or disclosure under the requirements of current access to information legislation.

6. When making an objection or representation, please be aware that this may be communicated to other people who may be affected. Information provided in response to this consultation, including in some circumstances personal information, may also be subject to publication or disclosure under the requirements of current access to information legislation.

5. Anyone wishing to object to or make any other representations regarding the proposal, may use the form labelled 'Parking - Road traffic and highway schemes - responding to statutory consultation notices' at www.southwark.gov.uk/statutoryconsultationnotices or send a statement in writing to: the Traffic Orders Officer, Highways, Southwark Council, Environment and Leisure, P.O. Box 64529, London SE1P 5LX or by e-mail to traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk quoting reference ‘TMO1920-015 Coldharbour Lane bus’ by 1 August 2019. Please note that if you wish to object to this proposal you must state the grounds on which your objection is made.

Dated 11 July 2019 Nicky Costin - Parking and Network Management Business Unit Manager, Regulatory Services

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5. Anyone wishing to object to or make any other representations regarding the proposal, may use the form labelled 'Parking - Road traffic and highway schemes - responding to statutory consultation notices' at www.southwark.gov.uk/statutoryconsultationnotices or send a statement in writing to: Traffic Order consultation, Highways, Southwark Council, Environment and Leisure, P.O. Box 64529, London SE1P 5LX or by e-mail to traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk quoting reference ‘TMO1920-017 Quebec Way’ by 1 August 2019. Please note that if you wish to object to this proposal you must state the grounds on which your objection is made.

Dated 11 July 2019 Nicky Costin - Parking and Network Management Business Unit Manager, Regulatory Services

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The Council of the London Borough of Southwark PUBLIC NOTICE: ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 29 THE (RESTRICTION OF TRAFFIC) SPECIAL EVENTS ORDER 2019

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (ORPHEUS STREET, DANEVILLE ROAD) 1.

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(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC)

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

Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload in: (a) Orpheus Street, at it’s junction with Denmark Hill.

The existing one way working in the below roads will be made two way for access and egress purposes. (a)Orpheus Street, 20m from the junction of Denmark Hill to it’s junction with Daneville Road. (b)Daneville Road, between Orpheus Street and Denmark Hill.

The alternative route for affected traffic will be via: Denmark Hill, Herne Hill, Dulwich Road, Effra Road, Coldharbour Lane.

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.

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.

The works will be in operation between the 15th July to 3rd August 2019.

Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network & Parking Management on 0207 525 2014.

Dated this 11th July 2019 Nicky Costin Road Network & Parking Business Manager

Southwark Council Environment and Leisure Network Management PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX Ref: (a) 4696/4697- 289766

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (LISFORD STREET, WOODS ROAD) 1.

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(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC)

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

Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload in: (a) Lisford Street, between Sumner Road to the side of 35 Jocelyn Street. (b) Woods Road, between Queens Road and Burchell Road

The alternative route for affected traffic will be via for (a) Jocelyn Street (b) Burchell Road

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.

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.

The works will be in operation for (a) 19th July to 20th July 2019 (b) 18th July 2019

Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network & Parking Management on 0207 525 2014.

Dated this 11 July 2019

Nicky Costin Road Network & Parking Business Manager

Southwark Council Environment and Leisure Network Management PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX Ref: (a) 4733/347360 (b) 4732 / 347280

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The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that it has made the above named Traffic Order under section 29 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 for the purpose specified in paragraph 2. The effect of the Order is summarised in paragraph 3.

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The purpose of the Order is to facilitate Play Streets, as indicated in the schedule to this notice.

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The effect of the Order is to prohibit any vehicle from:-

(a) entering or proceeding in the length of street specified in the schedule to this notice on the date and between the hours specified in that schedule;.

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The prohibitions will not apply in respect of:

(b) any vehicle being used for the purposes of that event or for fire brigade, ambulance or police purposes;

(c) anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or a person authorised by the Council of the London Borough of Southwark.

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The alternative route will be adjacent roads as applicable.

For information regarding this event/order, please contact: Parking & Road Network Management on 0207 525 2014.

Dated this 11th July 2019 Nicky Costin Road Network & Parking Business Manager

Southwark Council Environment and Leisure Network Management PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX Ref: 4191 Schedule

Road Kimberley Avenue

Extent No’s 7 - No’s 61a

Date of event and Prohibited Hours Sunday 14th July 2019, 3pm – 6pm Sunday 11th August 2019 3pm – 6pm Sunday 8th September 2019 3pm–6pm

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL TREATMENTS PREMISES LICENCE MADE UNDER PART ll OF THE LONDON LOCAL AUTHORITIES ACT 1991 & 2000

Please take notice that I / we: Epilove Ltd (Hairremoval.co.uk) have made application to Southwark Council for a new Special Treatments Premises Licence in respect of The YWCA Central Club, The Bridge, 73 - 81 Southwark Road, London, SE1 0NQ 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 Email: Licensing@southwark.gov.uk Opening hours: Mon - Sun

Days

Mon - Sun

Start time 09:00

Finish time 21:00

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 For applications for Special Treatments Licences, there are no set objectives. However, the grounds for the objection must be relevant to the application and reasons for the objection must be given.

Representations must be made in writing to the Licensing Service at the office address given above and be received by the Service within a period of 28 days starting the day after the date shown below. http://www.southwark.gov.uk/business/licences/how-to-lodge-a-representation 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 level 5 on the standard scale.

Date of application: 12th June 2019

Public notice deadline is 4pm on Tuesdays. Call Em on 020 7232 1639or email em@southwarknews.co.uk Office opening hours Mon - Fri 09:00 - 17:30

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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 http://planbuild.southwark.gov.uk 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: ACA-development affecting character or appearance of a nearby conservation area; ALB-development affecting setting of a nearby listed building(s); CNA-development within a conservation area; DDPdeparture from the development plan; LBA-works to or within the site of a listed building; MPA-major planning application; 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).

CAROLINE GARDENS, ASYLUM ROAD, LONDON, SE15 2SQ (Ref. 19/AP/1931 ) The installation of a three-sided enclosure for communal recycling bins. (within Caroline Gardens C.A.) (Grade II listed building) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA, LBA (Contact: Abrar Sharif 020 7525 3992) 1 BANK END (SITE, INCLUDING RAILWAY ARCHES AND THAMES HOUSE, BOUNDED BY STONEY STREET, CLINK STREET AND PARK STREET) SE1. (Ref. 19/AP/1649 ) Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 15/AP/3066 for 'Redevelopment of 1 Bank End, including reuse of railway arches and rebuilding and extension of the rear of Thames House, Park Street (behind retained facade); remodelling of Wine Wharf building on Stoney Street and development of a two storey building at 16 Park Street, all to provide a development reaching a maximum height of 6 storeys (maximum building height 27.419m AOD) comprising retail units (flexible class A1 shops, A3 cafes/restaurants and A4 drinking establishments use) at ground and first floor levels, a gallery (Class D1 use) at ground floor level, office floorspace (Class B1 use) at ground up to fifth floor level, a cinema (Class D2 use) at ground floor and basement level, associated cycle parking spaces at basement, associated refuse and recycling with new public access routes and public open space' to make minor-material amendments including: Alterations to internal retail layouts dictated by an updated Fire Strategy, Alterations to the west elevation of Building 02, Alterations to the east elevation of Building 02 dictated by change of first floor use; and Alterations to elevations of Building 04. (within Borough High Street C.A.) (Grade II listed building) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA, LBA (Contact: Jessica Potter 02075250036) ELM LAWN, DULWICH COMMON, LONDON, SE21 7EW (Ref. 19/AP/1938 ) Replacement of all existing single glazed windows with 'like for like' double glazed units and the replacement of the existing Stucco to the side & rear elevations. (within Dulwich Village C.A.) (Grade II listed building) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA, LBA (Contact: Tracy Chapman 020 7525 1948) CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST, 187 GLENGALL ROAD, LONDON, SE15 6RS (Ref. 19/AP/1080 ) Extension the existing male WC to the side by 1.023 x 3.4m. Propose two small windows to the southern elevation where the storeroom is located to change it into a multi-functional room. The windows will match the existing windows in that

facade.

Change the existing toilet into a disabled toilet which will also serve as a male WC. Make internal changes to the first floor offices.

Remove a wall to make two large offices/meeting rooms.

Enclose an area to the front side of the church to serve as a multi-functional space and create a mezzanine storage space, reached with new timber stair.

Extend the mezzanine level at first-floor level by 7.715m. The mezzanine area facing the church will have sliding glazing to open up or close off the mezzanine level from the rest of the church building. It will provide an additional area of 78sqm.

The steel structure supporting the mezzanine will be cladded in matching stone. The structure will not be left exposed, but be sensitively designed to match the existing church's interior. (Grade II listed building) Reason(s) for publicity: LBA (Contact: Tracy Chapman 020 7525 1948) 209-210 GRANGE ROAD, LONDON, SE1 3AA (Ref. 19/AP/1375 ) Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 18/PAP/0475 granted on 19/10/2018 for: "Retention and refurbishment of the existing front main part of the building except its main roof.

Removal of all the rear parts and main roof of the existing building. Erections of 3-storey rear extension and mansard style roof extension to the existing building. Rationalise, deepen and extend the existing basement area. Change of use of the basement in the main building from storage to commercial (B1) unit of 130m2 and first floor offices to residential (C3). Reduction of existing ground floor offices from 110m2 to 74m2. Provision of five residential units (comprising 3x2B4P and 2 studio flats) in the proposed first, second and third floor with associated amenity space and separate cycle and bins storage area for both residential and commercial units. Installation of 8 solar panels on the main roof top of the building." to allow:replacement of the ground floor shopfront on both Grange Road and Grigg's Place elevation. (within Bermondsey Street C.A.) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA (Contact: Mumtaz Shaikh 0207 525 0585) 6 PARIS GARDENS & 20-21 HATFIELDS, LONDON, SE1 8DJ (Ref. 19/AP/1829 ) Extension of the existing part 9, part 13 storey building, through the removal of the existing 9th storey, followed by the erection of 3 new storeys and 2 new storeys respectively, to provide 54 additional purpose built student bedrooms; reprovision of amenity space; provision of 58 additional cycle storage spaces; relocation of existing building plant from ground floor to upper basement level; relocation of photovoltaic panels

from Paris Gardens to Hatfields building with installation of additional panels and all associated works Reason(s) for publicity: MPA (Contact: Lasma Putrina 0207 525 7708) 2 HEATON ROAD, LONDON, SE15 3NL (Ref. 19/AP/1939 ) Demolition of existing single storey building and construction of 7 storey block containing 9 residential units with B1 use at basement and ground floor levels. (within Rye Lane C.A.) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA (Contact: Abbie McGovern 02075250254) IVYDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL, IVYDALE ROAD, LONDON, SE15 3BU (Ref. 19/AP/1998 ) Construction of new internal mezzanine and stair case within existing classroom (Grade II listed building) Reason(s) for publicity: LBA (Contact: Tracy Chapman 020 7525 1948) 15 OSWIN STREET, LONDON, SE11 4TF (Ref. 19/AP/1952 ) (Householder Application) Change of size of windows to the rear, installation of a bi-fold door (within Elliot's Row C.A.) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA (Contact: Dennis Sangweme 0207 525 5419) THE KENTISH DROVERS, 73-77 PECKHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE15 5RS (Ref. 19/AP/1932 ) Installation of new ventilation equipment on flat roof. (within Rye Lane C.A.) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA (Contact: Glenn Ruane 0207 525 5840)

(Ref. 19/AP/1958 Creation of a new pedestrian link between the churchyard and the site at 151-157 Tower Bridge Road and partial demolition of the western end of the Grade II listed northern boundary wall within the St Mary Magdalen Churchyard. (within Bermondsey Street C.A.) (Grade II listed building) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA, LBA (Contact: Gillian King 0207 525 3969) PEDESTRIAN LINK BETWEEN THE CHURCHYARD AND 151-157 TOWER BRIDGE ROAD, LONDON, SE1 3JE (Ref. 19/AP/1957 Creation of a new pedestrian link between the churchyard and the site at 151-157 tower bridge road and partial demolition of the western end of the Grade II listed northern boundary wall within the St Mary Magdalen Churchyard. (within Bermondsey Street C.A.) (Grade II listed building) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA, LBA (Contact: Jessica Potter 02075250036) Dated 11 July 2019 - comments to be received within 21 days of this date SIMON BEVAN - Director of Planning

SUITE 108, BUTLERS WHARF BUILDING, 36 SHAD THAMES, LONDON, SE1 2YE (Ref. 19/AP/1965 ) LISTED BUILDING CONSENT: for internal changes consisting of changes to the existing kitchen to create a separate room with ensuite shower room; installation of an internal stud wall to create a study/office; existing bathroom to become a kitchen; extension of service riser and removal of part of the boiler room walls in order to create a bathroom. (within Tower Bridge C.A.) (Grade II listed building) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA, LBA (Contact: Tracy Chapman 020 7525 1948) 52 SURREY SQUARE, LONDON, SE17 2JX (Ref. 19/AP/1897 ) (Householder Application) Construction of two outbuildings in the rear garden of the property (Grade II listed building) Reason(s) for publicity: LBA (Contact: Jessica Potter 02075250036) PEDESTRIAN LINK BETWEEN THE CHURCHYARD AND 151-157 TOWER BRIDGE ROAD, LONDON, SE1 3JE

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New era at St Paul’s as Fish draw with Sutton

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Southwark fencer in European action

By John Kelly

johnk@southwarknews.co.uk

NEW FISHER boss Allan Fenn put out different sides in each half as the hosts drew 0-0 in a friendly with Sutton United at St Paul’s last weekend.

Fenn has reshaped his squad since taking over from Dean Harrison following last season’s third-place finish in the Southern Counties East Football League Premier Division, as the Fish go in search of a second promotion in three seasons.

There was a good crowd of 125 in Rotherhithe to see the new-look team in action for the first time, and they were rewarded with a free-flowing game that somehow ended scoreless despite the chances.

As well as building his squad for the 2019-20 season, Fenn has also been putting together his backroom team.

He was joined in the technical area for the first time by Ajay Ashanike, his new assistant manager. Ashanike was previously player-manager with Tower Hamlets.

Jacque Edouard, is now part of the support team at Braintree Town, is now part of the coaching staff at St Paul’s.

Fenn has also brought in Matty West and Kevin Wilkins as scouts.

A SOUTHWARK fencer was proud to represent the UK at the 2019 European Games in Minsk recently – but disputed his result.

Jay Maxwell, 39, who runs Tempest Fugitives in Bermondsey, went out in the pool stages of the competition.

He said: “There has been quite some controversy around the judgement. There were also changes made to the competition rules on the morning of the competition. As a result I did not go through to eliminations.

“Since The Games, the forums have been busy with suggestions on how to improve on the situation. With officials including the prime minister and members of the Olympic committee watching, the judges were proven to have little or no training and no experience with the weapons they were judging.

“Everyone is very polite, but the underlying feeling is clearly that events of this magnitude need to be managed far better.”

Fourteen UK competitors took part.

Those interested in getting involved in the sport locally can visit tempusfugitives.co.uk.

Fisher boss Allan Fenn (main) in his first game and (inset) his side had chances to beat Sutton

Bowling decisive as Dulwich complete Bank job Surrey Championship Division 2

Dulwich 90-4 (17.2) beat Bank of England 88 (35.2) by 6 wickets

By John Lewis

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ANOTHER FINE bowling performance saw Dulwich cruise to an emphatic six-wicket victory over leaders Bank of England in Division 2 of the AJ Fordham Surrey Championship last weekend.

The visitors chose to bat first, but found Jon Lodwick once again in commanding form, striking in both

his second and third overs. Fellow paceman Simon Harwood conceded 14 off his second over through a mixture of deliberate shots and edges, but responded by taking the third wicket in his fourth to make it 36-3 in the eighth over.

The fourth wicket pair added 21 in seven overs before Lodwick struck in successive overs for the second time to reduce them to 57-5 after 17.

He thus completed his first spell with the excellent figures of 9-3-174.

Left-arm spinners Elliot Miles and Ben Swanson now took over the attack as Henry Goodwin and Graeme King lifted the score to 80

after 24.3 overs. It was Swanson, fresh from appearing for Oxford in last week’s Varsity match, who made the breakthrough, having Goodwin lbw for 32, comfortably the highest score of the innings. Miles then took three wickets in successive overs.

Lodwick returned to try and get the last wicket, but it was Miles who finished off the innings, having King stumped for 12. The last five wickets had fallen for eight runs in 11 overs to see Bank dismissed for just 88.

Lodwick finished with 4-20 off 12, while Miles had 4-15 off 10.2 and Swanson 1-11 off six. Keeper Jake Dunford claimed three catches plus the stumping.

The Dulwich reply started with an eventful first over in which skipper Ed Stolle hit the first ball for four but was lbw to the fourth, and Nick Gunning hit the last ball also for four. But he was unable to add to his score before edging a catch to the keeper in the fourth over with the total on 12.

Dunford joined Chris Purshouse, and the pair added 25 in six overs before Purshouse picked out the square leg fielder having scored 11.

Dunford continued to go for his shots in typical fashion, and survived a catch off a no ball while adding 36 in 5.1 overs for the third wicket with Will Bancroft. Dunford made 38,

scored off 37 balls, before skying a catch to slip with the score on 73.

By now the victory was all but assured, and Bancroft and Miles rounded it off, scoring 17 off 17 and 13 off 11 respectively. The target was reached in just 17.2 overs.

The victory lifts Dulwich one place to fourth, one point behind Bank who slip to third, but only seven points now separate the top four.

The new leaders are Chipstead, Coulsdon & Walcountians, who coincidentally provide Dulwich’s opponents this weekend. This is the first return fixture, the first match between the sides having ended in a tie.

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Hamlet sign former Plymouth man

DULWICH HAMLET have signed midfielder David Ijaha from National League South rivals Welling United.

Ijaha, 29, made 35 appearances for Welling last season and has Football League experience with Plymouth Argyle.

He was an apprentice with Chelsea, and also had a youth spell with Wolves. Ijaha spent two seasons playing for the latter’s under-18 and reserve sides before his release.

Ijaha has huge non-league experience, with the likes of Harrow Borough, St Albans City, Tonbridge Angels, Hayes and Yeading, and Whitehawk.

He went on a trial with Plymouth at the start of the 2016-17 season and impressed enough to be given a contract.

He made his first-ever Football League appearance at the age of 27, in a 3-0 League Two defeat to Luton in August 2016.

However, his time on the south coast was marred by injury, and he was released at the end of the season after three league games.

Ijaha went to Wealdstone and then Whitehawk, before joining Welling United last summer.

He helped the side finish third in National League South and started in the play-off final as Welling lost 1-0 to Woking.

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Gavin Rose, left, has made big changes to his squad this summer

By John Kelly

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DULWICH HAMLET opened up their pre-season campaign as they hosted League Two Colchester United on Tuesday night when two second-half goals decided the outcome.

Hamlet gave a host of new signings their first outings, with midfielder Ben

Chapman looking particularly impressive.

The first half was even, and Gavin Rose’s side almost went ahead when Nyren Clunis collected a flick from Danny Mills but his curved shot rebounded off the post.

Colchester – featuring former Millwall winger Paris Cowan-Hall – could have taken the lead when Courtney Senior shot from distance, but goalkeeper Charlie

Grainger tipped the shot onto the crossbar and then denied Senior low down.

Clunis was Hamlet’s main threat, and the visitors survived a goalmouth scramble from the attacker’s low cross.

Rose introduced a number of players at half-time, including goalkeeper and last season’s player of the year Preston Edwards. But he couldn’t replicate Grainger’s success as Senior’s low shot went under his body just seven minutes

into the second period.

Edwards prevented his side from falling two goals behind when he made a brilliant save to deny Senior his second.

However, a minute later the U’s did double their lead through Omar Sowunmi, who was left free in the box to head past Edwards.

Colchester were comfortable for the remainder of the game, as they won their second pre-season friendly.

Grant Stewart lifter, while Burns rarely looked at his fluent best, yet the Surrey pair reached 90 for one at tea.

A change of ball, after one delivery of the evening session, seemingly gave Kent’s attack an unexpected boost allowing Matt Milnes to take two wickets in as many deliveries after switching to the Vauxhall End. With Surrey’s noses barely ahead Milnes, the former Nottinghamshire seamer, had Burns caught behind off the gloves from a slippery bouncer, then Scott Borthwick, feeling just outside off stump, was caught behind for a golden duck.

Elgar posted his second halfcentury of the game from 106 balls and with eight fours but, with Surrey’s lead on 26, Stevens struck to remove Ben Foakes for seven.

Pushing defensively at an awayswinger Foakes feathered a fourth catch to Robinson.

The floodlights were turned on soon after 5pm but batting got no easier. Sam Curran survived a couple of caught behind shouts

against Stevens, who then swung one back in to snare Elgar leg before after a three-hour stay for 65.

In his next over, Stevens nipped one back off the seam to trap Jamie Smith lbw before taking a wellearned rest.

He was replaced at The Pavilion End by Harry Podmore who had a huge leg before appeal against Rikki Clarke turned down before the umpires took the sides off for bad light.

At the start of the day Kent, resuming on their second-day score of 284 for four and a narrow lead of 14 runs, Kent proceeded to lose their last six wickets inside 25 overs as Curran and Clarke made the most of early, overcast conditions.

Kent’s interim skipper Heino Kuhn added only four to his overnight score when he chased Curran’s wider, slower ball to miscue a simple catch to Mark Stoneman at extra cover.

In his next over Curran had Grant Stewart well held, shoulder-high at slip by Clarke, for a second-ball

duck when aiming an ambitious back-foot force. It was 21-year-old Curran’s 150th first-class wicket.

Stevens and Robinson posted a half-century stand in 12 overs to take Kent to their fourth batting bonus point but Robinson needlessly worked across a straight one from Clarke to be given leg before.

Stevens attempted counter-attack soon backfired when his leg-side clip off Elgar was well held at midwicket by a diving Stoneman, then, two balls later, Rayner was bowled through the gate by a beauty from Clarke.

Podmore followed suit, losing his off pole to a Clarke leg-cutter as Kent, despite losing their last six wickets for 85 runs in the space of 105 minutes, banked a crucial firstinnings.

Clarke and Curran, with three wickets apiece, were Surrey’s outstanding performers with the ball.

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Kent take control against Surrey on day three County Championship clash with Surrey.

By Mark Pennell

johnk@southwarknews.co.uk

VETERAN MEDIUM-pacer Darren Stevens put on a swingbowling masterclass at the Kia Oval to help Kent take command of their Specsavers

The 43-year-old all-rounder – who is closing in on his 300th first-class appearance – bagged season’s-best figures of four for 46 to reduce the hosts to 179 for six in their second innings when bad light stopped play on the third day with Surrey only 81 runs ahead overall.

Responding to Kent’s 369 all out, Surrey had wiped out the 98-run first-innings deficit and had edged into a nine-run lead for the loss of only one wicket before Stevens and Matt Milnes combined to turn the home innings on its head.

Surrey’s sole casualty of the midsession, Mark Stoneman, gifted Stevens his first scalp with an injudicious back-foot force that took the edge through to Kent’s tidy, young gloveman Ollie Robinson.

Dean Elgar, who boasts 56 Test caps for the Proteas, and Surrey captain Rory Burns came together to post 83 for the second wicket, but it was never plain sailing. Elgar took a fierce blow on the gloves from a

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Millwall play different side in each half as pre-season gets off the ground

By John Kelly

johnk@southwarknews.co.uk

RYAN LEONARD said the performances of Millwall’s youngsters was a “big positive” as the side opened up their pre-season campaign with a convincing 4-0 win over Concord Rangers that could have seen them win more handsomely.

Reuben Duncan scored Millwall’s third goal at Thames Road less than 60 seconds after Ben Thompson had made it 2-0 to add to Shaun Williams’ first-half opener.

Fred Onyedinma sealed the win in the last minute.

Duncan’s fellow teenagers Danny McNamara, Junior Tiensia, Billy Mitchell, Tyler Burey, Harry Ransom and Sam Skeffington all played 45 minutes.

Ryan Sandford, 20, came on at half-time for new goalkeeper Frank Fielding and looked composed as he helped his side to a clean sheet.

Millwall were in control from the start and new centre-forward Matt Smith could have opened the score but saw his effort hit the woodwork after he had combined with strike partner Tom Bradshaw.

The visitors looked sharp after a weekand-a-half of pre-season training, and went ahead when Smith found Jed Wallace whose cross was tucked home by Williams.

Both managers changed their entire teams at half-time, and despite their dominance Millwall had to wait until eighteen minutes from time to double their lead.

Burey, the eighteen-year-old snapped up for a small compensation fee from AFC Wimbledon this summer, saw his cross cleared to Mahlon Romeo. The right-back

drove the ball in low into the box and Thompson finished.

It was soon three, as Leonard crossed for Duncan to nod past Dan Confrey.

It was a promising first outing for Burey, who created the fourth. Onyedinma won’t be a Millwall player next season, but he and Harris have a good relationship. And Onyedinma may have added a few more pounds to his transfer value as he headed in Burey’s delivery.

Leonard was pleased that both sides achieved what they set out to.

“The biggest thing for us is fitness at the moment, trying to get it back into our legs. You can do as much running as you want in training but it doesn’t compare to

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CONCORD RANGERS - 0 33', Thompson 72', MILLWALL - 4 Williams Duncan 73', Onyedinma 90' Date: Saturday July 6, 2019

a game,” Leonard said.

“We’re trying to build up partnerships where we can, depending on the teams.

At the moment it’s about fitness and trying to get into good habits, which both our teams did, first half and second half.

“You can lose [sharpness] quickly, but it works both ways. You get it back a lot

Message from Millwall’s Fan on the Board...

SO THEN, what’s happened since the last time I wrote my column?

We’ve signed a few players and I’m starting to feel a bit more optimistic about this season. The first pre-season friendly ended with a great result.

Let’s hope we get a few more signings before the start of the season and let’s see what Neil Harris, the squad and the campaign have in store for us. ***** I have really enjoyed those videos from the Bijilo Lower Basic School in

Gambia with pupils singing Millwall chants. I was also so proud of the response they got from you, the Millwall fans. I’m so pleased that teacher Jacqui Knight decided to share these videos with me and allow me to show all of you on my Twitter account.

On the back of these videos Jacqui is now collecting old football shirts plus pencils, pens, paper, etc., to send over to Gambia for the school kids to use. I was also contacted by a couple of schools with some old learning books they wanted to donate to this school too. The Millwall fans really are the

quicker as well. You might lose it after two weeks, but after four or five days the way we train we were back at it no matter what.

“After a week of training we could tell and the gaffer could tell that we were bang at it. It’s nice to start the games because no one likes training for the sake of training.

“I thought all the lads did well, I thought the young lads especially did well in both halves. It’s difficult for them because they’re coming in to try and impress with the senior pros but a lot of them got a grip on the game no matter what position they were playing. That was a big positive for us.”

Millwall midfielder Billy Mitchell shields possession

There was one more notable appearance with 25 minutes left, when Harris’ seventeen-year-old son Cameron, a centre-back, came on for Concord.

Meanwhile, Millwall travel to Portugal this Friday, where one of their two behind-closed-doors games will be against Primeira Liga side Braga.

Millwall (First half: 4-4-2): Fielding; McNamara, Pearce, Cooper, Tiensia; J Wallace, Williams, Mitchell, Skalak; Bradshaw, Smith.

Millwall (Second half: 4-4-2): Sandford; Romeo, Hutchinson, Ransom, M Wallace; Skeffington, Thompson, Leonard, Burey; Onyedinma, Elliott (Duncan, 55).

Subs not used: Wright, Debrah.

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best in the world.

Remember, if you’ve got any old football shirts you want to donate just drop them in the Millwall Community Centre as they have kindly offered a place to store them. ***** Don’t forget the Millwall Lionesses will need your support this new season after the breakaway of London City Lionesses. The Millwall Community Trust is having to start over again with new girls and a new management team, so they really do need our support and they will be playing back

at St Paul’s this season. ***** I’ve had a few fans contacting me regarding them being blocked on social media by the club’s official Twitter accounts so I will raise this at the upcoming Fans' Forum at The Den on Thursday, August 1.

It will be between 7-9pm in the Executive Lounge. The Forum, which is open to all Millwall fans, will take place just two days before the 2019-20 Championship campaign gets under way with the visit of Preston North End.

Manager Harris will take questions from the floor in the first hour, before CEO Steve Kavanagh, Fan on the Board (yours truly) and MSC Chairperson Kathryn Gale step up to the plate in the second hour.

There will be pay-bar facilities on the night.

I really hope to see you all there!

Right, that’s it from me for this week.

I will be doing a write-up soon about the how much money was raised at this year’s Wonderwall Cup. It was a new record for us.

Micky.

BEN HAS GOAL

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EXCLUSIVE

By John Kelly

johnk@southwarknews.co.uk

BEN THOMPSON wants Millwall to develop a “winning mentality” in preseason – and revealed how many goals he is aiming for in 2019-20.

The Lions were back in action last Saturday as they defeated Concord Rangers 4-0 at Thames Road, with Thompson getting one of the goals after coming on as one of eleven substitutes at half-time.

Midfielder Thompson, 23, scored seven times last season for Portsmouth and Millwall, his best return in his five seasons as a professional.

He played in a more attacking role at Pompey and continued that on his return to the Championship with Neil Harris placing him off lone striker Lee Gregory.

Thompson’s double in a 2-0 win at Birmingham in March kept Millwall out of the relegation zone and gave them a crucial shot of confidence after a fourmatch losing streak.

“Ten goals for the season, that's my aim,” Thompson said. “Preferably in the league, ten league goals. Last season I aimed for ten and only got seven at Portsmouth and Millwall. So I need to get to that ten mark, double figures and go from there.

“Last year went to plan after I went out on loan and I came back and started playing regularly in the team and doing what I do best.

“This season I feel is a big season for me on a personal note. I need to play as many games as possible, get as many goals as possible. I’m really confident in myself at the moment on the pitch, in training I’m confident on the ball.

“I believe in myself and long may it continue. Hopefully this season will be a successful one.”

Thompson missed the last four games of last season after tearing his hamstring against Brentford, but has worked hard over the summer to start pre-season in the best possible shape.

He looked sharp against Concord, though he felt he could have scored more.

That reflected the Lions’ overall

performance, as Thompson explained the approach in these friendlies.

“You don't play football to lose games, you don't play just to take part,” Thompson continued. “Yes it’s a pre-season friendly, but you want that winning mentality in the group. The players all want to win.

“For me, I go into a five-aside and don't want to lose or give away a goal. That's what this club is about and what we need to build up into the season. We want to go into the season with a winning mentality and hopefully that will work for us.”

He added: “It was brilliant, obviously, putting on your boots and shin pads and getting back out there is a great feeling, without any issues or any niggles or anything like that. I think obviously Tom Elliott in the second half has gone down and I don't know what is wrong with him, but other than that, it all went well for us and I’m just pleased to be back out there.

“This game is for minutes, you’re working your way back in, you feel rusty in the first few games, you’re always going to have a bit of rustiness. I should have tucked about three of four away and missed most of them. I got one, but that’s just the rustiness of the first game.

“It’s about building up and getting ready for the opening game [against Preston]. We don't want any injuries or anything like that, but it's not about pulling out of tackles, that's not the club we are and that's not the players we are. If there is a tackle there to be won, you win it, because you will get injured if you pull out. It’s about getting through, getting the minutes.”

Thompson played with new signings Matt Smith and Frank Fielding for the first time last weekend.

“They’re great lads, both of them are top lads,” Thompson said. “They’ve come in and probably felt really welcomed.

“We’ve got a great set of lads in the changing room and they have fit in well so far and they will slowly get more comfortable with us and will be a big part of the team this season.

“There should be more people coming through the door, we don't know who and when, but when it does happen it’s a great group of lads to come into and it's a great team to work and play for.

“It's exciting times ahead for the club.”

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New boy reveals the Lions’ ambition for new season

By John Kelly

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CONNOR MAHONEY wants to “excite” Millwall fans after completing his switch from Bournemouth this week - and revealed what Neil Harris told him is the Lions' objective this season.

Mahoney, 22, who can play on either wing, was unveiled as Millwall’s fourth signing of the summer on Tuesday and he said Harris was a “massive factor” in the move.

The former Blackburn attacker made two senior appearances for the Cherries, both in the FA Cup, and spent last season on loan at

Birmingham where he was named their young player of the year.

Mahoney will travel to the training camp in Portugal with the squad and first-team staff this Friday.

"I'm an exciting player, exciting to watch,” Mahoney told Millwall’s website. “I work hard for the team and for the club, but also want to bring something different: quality on the ball, getting fans off their seats. They pay good money to come and watch us, so hopefully there's a successful season around the corner.

"Neil was a massive factor in getting me here. He has been very persistent over the last few weeks to get the deal over the line, which for me as a player is wonderful. It was an easy decision for me, I can't wait to get going.

"I played against almost every [current Millwall player] last season, at The Den and at Birmingham, and I

know Bradders [Tom Bradshaw] from my time at Barnsley. I'm excited to meet them all, I think we'll all gel well when we're away in Portugal. It's a perfect chance to get some team bonding in before the season starts.

"Last season wasn't the best for the club, but I was speaking to the gaffer and he was telling me about the season before, in which we had a top-half finish. I think that's our ambition for this season, finishing there, and then you never know what might happen.

"I'm looking forward to every game, the derbies with Charlton Athletic, the Luton Town game that has just been announced to be shown on Sky, but I'm also looking forward to my first game at The Den, which will hopefully be the first game of the campaign against Preston North End." Harris added: “His crossing stats in the Championship last year were very

impressive, the best in the League in fact for balls into the box and the quality of balls into the box.

“He’s a player who can take setpieces with both feet which shows the quality he possesses, and he’s an exciting young player. To be able to bring him into the club in the longterm is good business by us.

“Connor has definitely had a good footballing upbringing and a good pedigree with Blackburn and Bournemouth. At Bournemouth, they do things right down there. The players have to be at it with their tempo in training and the way they play.

“To have a natural left-footer on that side who can compete with Fergie is important for us, and Connor is also comfortable on both wings. He’s naturally left-footed, but it’s hard to tell with his ability with both feet.”

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HARRIS VISION BECOMES CLEARER Lions squad takes shape with more arrivals imminent

By John Kelly

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MILLWALL WERE hoping to add at least one more player to their squad before their departure for their training camp in Portugal this Friday.

The Lions completed the signing of Connor Mahoney from Bournemouth this week, with Blackburn benefitting from a sell-on clause.

Rovers sold Mahoney to the Cherries for £475,000 in 2017, and will pocket at least £200,000 from the attacker’s transfer to south London.

Mahoney was at Millwall’s training ground on Tuesday and will fly out with the squad and backroom staff to

Vilamoura in the Algarve.

Millwall want Jon Dadi Bodvarsson from Reading. The Royals are moving on the 27-year-old attacker, who played up front for Iceland in their 2-1 last-sixteen defeat of England at Euro 2016.

Bodvarsson can also play out wide as Neil Harris looks to add versatility to his attack, after he showed tactical flexibility last season by playing different versions of 4-3-3.

Harris is taking a number of the under-23s to Portugal with the club excited about their chances of making a first-team impact.

But Harris wants experienced and proven players for the 2019-20 campaign, as shown with the

acquisitions of Alex Pearce, Frank Fielding and Matt Smith, players with vast Championship backgrounds.

Despite the season being just four weeks away, Millwall are confident they will have their targets on board before the August 3 kick-off against Preston at The Den. Harris used Fielding and Ryan Sandford in the friendly against Concord Rangers last weekend, with at least one more stopper expected to join. There is interest in Aaron Ramsdale from Bournemouth.

Meanwhile, Jed Wallace is raring to go ahead of the new season after a busy summer at home with the birth of his and his partner’s second child.

“I’ve really enjoyed it. It’s probably

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the first year I’ve not been really, really desperate to get back to training because I’ve not had the time to think about it. I’ve enjoyed being at home with my family, it’s been really busy but really nice,” Wallace said.

“I’m back into the swing of football now. The first couple of weeks for me is about just getting it done before looking forward to the season starting.

Once you’re within a month of that you start really honing in and focusing.

The first couple of weeks you’re just ticking boxes and getting fitness up.

“It’s not the most enjoyable, it’s about getting to where you want to be and once you’re within a month of the season you can feel yourself getting excited.”

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Boss explains transfer thinking

By John Kelly

johnk@southwarknews.co.uk

NEIL HARRIS wants a squad that is “firing and in it together” after admitting last season’s “ups and downs” were a first in his time in charge.

Harris is undertaking the biggest rebuilding job since he took over in 2015 as the Lions try to improve on last season’s 21st-place finish.

The Millwall boss has already targeted more experienced players this window, with plus30-year-olds Alex Pearce, Frank Fielding and Matt Smith signed on permanent transfers.

“A settled dressing room with good characters and senior pros is vitally important in any chemistry of a team,” Harris said.

“Last year we had some ups and downs which we’d not been used to. We certainly want a camp that is firing and in it together.

“Ultimately for Millwall to be successful, is it staying in the division, is it moving up a division? That’s open to debate. For us to be successful as a club at any level we have to have a fighting spirit amongst us and camaraderie amongst us.

“We’ve got to have personality. I like players to have personality. Not every individual’s got to be coming in laughing and joking every day, but as a group you’ve got to have leaders and personalities. There has to be confidence in the group.

“The first three signings of the summer, Frank, Alex and Matt, all are players who are in the absolute prime of their careers and are leaders in different ways.

“You then look at adding younger players to the group and you start to form that nucleus of spirit and a good squad.”

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