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By Herbie Russell herbie@southwarknews.co.uk disabled and elderly people could be forced to walk long distances if southwark Council decides to make Rye Lane one-way, say local campaigners. The proposal, one of two options being suggested, would see Rye Lane become a one-way route, reducing bus services but also creating more space for pedestrians.
While the Peckham Rye Station Upgrade is a Network Rail project, the consultation on a one-way Rye Lane is a Southwark CouncilSouthwarkinitiative.Council said it would not comment given the consultation is live but invited people to come and speak to a member of the highways team at their pop-up session on Monday, September 5 2022, 2pm to 7pm at Rye Lane Baptist Chapel Hall, 59A Rye Lane, SE15 5EX. The hall is out the back of the Chapel up the side passage. People can offer their views on the proposal at www.consultations.southwark.gov.uk
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“A task has been raised to ensure a FED door survey is carried out to confirm the installation is as expected and able to perform asThedesigned.”council said in an email to residents that the original doors had been installed under a tight deadline from the London Fire Brigade, who had told them to make the changes.
Residents say they have struggled this year
Eileen Conn, founder of local campaign group Peckham Vision, said: “One way for buses would be quite wrong. It’s one of the heaviest used stations in the country and Network Rail are going through the process to make it step free access only for the council to consider removing all the buses one way from the interchange with the“Doingstation.that would mean a long distance between the station and the bus on one half of the journey. People with walking difficulties, children, heavy luggage, or those walking late at night, do not want to be walking long distances.”
to get answers from the council about when the doors will be redone.Oneofficer told a resident: “We are very sorry for the delay in providing the answers you’ve asked for, also for the delay in getting the fire safety aspects of the works done to you“Weblock.did not anticipate these to take this long, but can assure you we are doing our endeavour to get the matter sorted as soon as possible.”Itcomes after we reported that residents of the Dickens Estate in Bermondsey had also been living with “completely useless” fire doors for years, despite raising concerns with the council.
Residents of two Rotherhithe tower blocks owned by southwark Council have been living with ‘poorly installed’ fire doors for ten years. People living in Columbia Point and Regina Point in the Canada Estate complained about the quality of the council’s fire safety work back in 2011 and 2012, which was carried out in the wake of the deadly fire in Lakanal House in LeaseholdersCamberwell.-people who own their own flat within the council-owned blocks - were charged about £8,000 each for the works, which also included bin chutes and new lobby doors, according to an estate resident.
One-way Rye Lane plans spark fears for the disabled
Southwark Council began consulting on July 18 and has been asking residents to consider two options through an online survey.Option A would mean buses, taxis and bicycles are permitted in both directions - the current situation - and buses would operate as usual. Option B would make Rye Lane a one-way route, reducing bus services but offering a chance to widen pedestrians footways. If approved, the scheme would go live in March 2023. The council says buses travelling in the opposite direction would be rerouted around Rye Lane as they were during the pandemic.Butdepending on which direction was closed, bus users would have to walk 600 metres from either the Nigel Road or Peckham Library bus stops to the station.
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But ten years on, a report for the council done by a fire safety consultant in September 2021 found that the block’s fire doors had been badly put in, confirming residents’ fears. The report said: “The installation of the FEDs [front entrance doors] appears poor, the area around the frame where it meets the wall has a soft silicone type mastic which may not be suitable, the FED is 54mm thick has three hinges and appears to be a notional FD60 as the door does not have any certification.
He believes that while people living near Peckham Rye station have been consulted, people living in Nunhead, Honor Oak and East Dulwich have not. He says this is an oversight because people living in these areas also use buses that feed into Rye Lane. To help social distancing during the pandemic, Rye Lane was closed to buses, cars and other vehicles except bicycles on July 6, 2020. On October 18, 2021, the road was reopened to buses, taxis and bicycles travelling in both directions under. Southwark Council says it re-opened Rye Lane under an eighteen month experimental traffic order. It says it is consulting on changes because the trial has been in place for nine months.
Ian Johncock, 69, a retired education consultant, said: “I live in East Dulwich and use the bus irregularly to go to Peckham Rye Station and this would mean the buses would only go one-way so the distance from the station to the bus-stop would increase.
“Some people will have to be faced with this walk every single day - it’s a seriously compromised proposal.”
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a n ana RChist, non-marxist communist and queer environmentalist walk into a room. That’s not the beginning of a joke or stage directions for a The Young Ones scene, but a regular thursday at Walworth’s radical bookstore. Bookmarked by a co-operative food store and community bicycle project in a corner of the Pullens Estate, the 56a Infoshop is an archive of radical political literature. Its founders set up shop in 1991 when it was just a disused building.Thefounder, who wished to remain anonymous said: “If you think about London now it’s amazing that we’ve survived because of the changing nature of London which is due to the gentrification and development which there is a lot of in Elephant and Castle. It’s a labour of love - nobody gets paid to be here. I think it’s an amazing place.”
Those who step through its doors are confronted with floor to ceiling shelves of leaflets, pamphlets, books and treatises - each with its own political message. The founder estimates that the towering bookshelves teeter with over 75,000 different documents. People come here for different reasons. One visitor was using the archive to research the Pullens Estate. Another said they came to be involved with “semi-underground” movements. One man, who has been coming for twenty years, said it was a good place to meet different kinds of people. “You get all sort of people come in from all walks of live. One man came in immaculately dressed in a suit with a handkerchief in his pocket and wanted to buy a book on anarchism,” he explained. But the common thread between them all is a sense of disenfranchisement - a feeling that the political system isn’t serving people. “We are more immiserated and the government is more kleptocratic and it’s very clear that something will change,” said the founder. Nodding, a man wearing glasses and sweatband said: “The underlying dynamic of capitalism is still there with wage labour and it’s coming to the surface with the cost of living crisis.”Visitors to the store are invited to enjoy a cup of tea, browse the literature, or buy a book. The literature, sourced via donations, eBay and charity shops, are sold well below cover price and all funds are diverted straight back into the bookstore, the food co-op or the bike project. Visitors are also likely to be told about upcoming movements such as ‘Don’t Pay UK’. It’s a movement with over 100,000 signatories, each pledging not to pay their energy bills on October 1 - a ‘strike’ against rising energy costs. But after over thirty years of book browsing and intellectual discussion, for all the thumbed pages and anarchic stickers, the UK still hasn’t had a revolution. Is radical political change really on the horizon or are these people living out a fantasy? The founder says: “Why would you sit around here for 30 years if you didn’t believe something could change?” 56a Infoshop is on 56a Crampton St, London SE17 3AH. It is open Thursday 2pm - 8pm, Friday 3 - 7pm and Saturday 2 - 6pm.
By Herbie Russell herbie@southwarknews.co.uk
Patrick Maher, of the developer Regent Land and Development said on August 12 that he was unsure whether the clause applied to him as it was not in place when the application for planning permission was put in. But the council held a meeting with Mr Clinkett and the developer Regent Land and Development on Monday, August 15, where officers told Mr Maher that the clause did apply to him - meaning he had to find Mr Clinkett’s businesses a new site, or planning permission would not be fully granted. In the meantime, Mr Clinkett’s Plush group of businesses have had their lease extended to November 30 thisMryear.Clinkett thanked the local community for their “wonderful, overwhelming response.” He said: “I am flattered, it’s made me realise how much of a role I play in the community. I’ve always been at the barbers looking out, forced me to be on the outside looking in and that’s shown me the impact I’ve had on the community.
“I’m going to be even more community focused in future. I always wanted to just provide a good service and do what I do, but now I realise I play a big part in the character and make up of Surrey Quays.”
Mark Webb
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A shopkeeper at a Walworth hardware store told the News they used to stock forearm length sticks with concealed blades. He says they stopped in 2014 when they became concerned about who was buying them.
Nuala Riddell-Morales, founder of Latin-American festival Carnaval Del Pueblo, said machetes are a common gardening tool among the Bolivian community.Shesaid,in much of South America, they aren’t associated with violence as they can be in the UK.
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By Herbie Russell herbie@southwarknews.co.uk a M an suspected of robbery tried to evade police by scaling the a fifteen-story, Elephant and Castle tower block, and refused to get down for over six hours.
‘ban machetes from southwark shops’
ExcluSivE By Herbie Russell herbie@southwarknews.co.uk
“Just looking at them there were a few customers who didn’t look okay who were buying them. A customer wanted to buy one and looked like he was going to hurt someone,” he said. A spokesperson for the Met said: “Violent crime continues be the top priority for everyone in the Met. We are doing all we can to tackle it within the scope of policing, including focussing on prevention and diversion, to help young people turn away from a life of crime, and stop violence from happening in the first Southwarkplace.”Council has been approached for comment.
he oW ne R of five small community-focused businesses in Rotherhithe has been able to start trading again, after he was evicted on Thursday, August 11. Michael Clinkett said he was “really happy” to get his takeaway Caribbean food business, barbers, hairdresser and music studio on Rotherhithe New Road running again - after being locked out last week by his previous landlord and then failing to get an answer over a relocation package with the developer of a new private tower block being planned for the site.His car wash should take some more time to start again, as the people he was employing have moved on to other work in the meantime. Some locals were in uproar when the bailiffs arrived and told the News of the good work Mr Clinkett had done within the community. Mr Clinkett was evicted on August 11 by his landlord after his lease ran out in May. He had not moved because he says he knew he was entitled to be relocated by the developer of the new twelve-storey block, which got a preliminary kind of planning permission from Southwark Council inMrFebruary.Clinkett pointed to a clause in the council’s planning policy that says: “Where existing small or independent businesses or small shops may be displaced by development a business relocation strategy, written in consultation with [affected] businesses, must be provided. The business relocation strategy must set out viable relocation options.”
Exclu S iv E By Kit Heren kit@southwarknews.co.uk
The stand-off at Albert Barnes House, Meadow Row, forced police to seal off New Kent Road while they negotiated with him, on Wednesday, AugustPolice16.had forced entry into an address in the building looking for a man suspected of robbery at 8.18am that morning but the man claimed out of a window, seeking refuge on a sixth floorPolice,balcony.who had erected a cordon from Ash Avenue to the Elephant and Castle roundabout, could be seen on the walkways of the building. Groups of residents quickly gathered a the cordon saying they weren’t being allowed back into their block. The area was sealed off until 3.24pm when the man was arrested on suspicion of robbery and taken into custody.
‘ s uspected robber scales housing block to evade police’
MaChetes Capable of producing “deadly wounds” and instilling “extreme fear” should be banned from Southwark’s shops, says southwark’s neighbourhood Watch chairman. The News found that one hardware store stocked three different kinds of machetes, varying in length and price. Chair Mark Webb, 53, said: “I’m shocked and horrified, as we all are at the ever growing levels of violent crime in our communities. I’m urging Southwark Council to take practical steps to try to reduce this ongoing trend.“Ipropose a total ban on the sale of machetes in Southwark. They are a well known gang status weapon. When used as a weapon they never fail to create deadly wounds and create extreme fear and terror in those being attacked or threatened.“Theyserve no practical purpose, they are only used as a gang and street fighting weapons. They are brandished for the sole purpose of creating mayhem. Let’s send a message to the gangs, not on our streets. Let them be banned.”The“gang status weapons” have been used in violent crime in Southwark on multiple occasions in recent years. In June, a seventeen-year-old was accused of robbing passengers on the 343 bus in Elephant and Castle while armed with a machete. In April, a machete was recovered after pillionriding motorbike thugs on motorbikes reportedly tried to rob someone, again in Elephant and Castle.Mark claims they “have no practical application in gardening or arboriculture” but some dispute this.
Cllr James McAsh, Southwark’s cabinet member for climate emergency and sustainable development, said: “Our position has always been that new development should not come at the expense of existing businesses. We have specific policies ensuring their protection in the Southwark Plan, which are normally outlined in our legal agreement with developers when planning permission is granted. “In this case, full planning permission has not been granted. We want to provide reassurance that planning permission will not be granted until a resolution is reached that all parties are happy with. This includes a fair and equitable relocation package for the businesses affected.”MrMaher declined to comment. The new block at 19-Rotherhithe New Road will be residential. Twelve of the 48 new homes will be for social rent. One will be for ‘intermediate’ rent – usually 80 per cent of normal market rates – and the remaining 35 will be private. Five wheelchairaccessible homes will also be included, one of which will be a social rent flat. As well as the council’s permission, the scheme also has go before a Greater London Authority (GLA) committee. The GLA meeting could be in the next two weeks, according to Mr Maher.
The News visited several Southwark hardware stores to see which sold machetes. While most did not stock them, one did. They had three different kinds of machete, ranging in price from £10 upwards. These included lighter machetes with wooden handles but also pricier, heavier machetes with hooked blades and non-slip grips. In the UK, there is no law forbidding the purchase or sale of machetes. However, it is illegal to carry most knives or any weapons in public without ‘good reason’.Examples of ‘good reason’ include for work, for religious reasons, such as the kirpan some Sikhs carry, or as part of any national costume.
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TheLowerSurreyCanadaQuebecRedriffRoadRoadWayStreetQuaysRoadRoadnorthernpart of Tower Bridge Road, going onto the bridge itself, will be closed from 4am to 2pm that day. The Rotherhithe Tunnel will still be open throughout the day. Drivers will also be able to come into Hawkstone Road south from Lower Road even during the other road closures.
Replacement buses will run between Lewisham and Charlton via New Cross andSaturdayGreenwich.August 27 and Monday August 29Bromley North Line: Trains between Grove Park and Bromley North will be retimed.SoleStreet Line: Stopping services between London Victoria and Gillingham via Denmark Hill will be extended to run to and from Dover in place of trains which normally run between London Victoria and Dover, which will not run.
ThAmESLink Saturday August 27 There will be no Thameslink trains because of engineering work between London Bridge and Dartford. You can use Southeastern, DLR or Elizabeth line services instead. Trains will run between Dartford and Rainham. Saturday August 27 and Sunday August 28Engineering work will be taking place between Herne Hill and Sutton. As a result, Thameslink trains that usually run to/from Sutton will be amended to run to/from Herne Hill. You can use your tickets on Southern services, London Buses, London Underground or London Tramlink.
The full list of roads to be closed from 6am to 3pm on September 4 is below:Tooley Street Jamaica Road Brunel Road Salter
OvErgrOund - ALL WEEkEnd There will be no service between Surrey Quays and New Cross, and a reduced timetable between Kilburn High Road and London Euston. Saturday August 27 and Sunday August 28There will be no trains between Hackney Downs and Chingford. A replacement bus service will operate between these stations. Sunday August 28 No service between Barking and Barking Riverside.
Monday August 29 Additional trains will run between London Cannon Street and London Bridge. southeRn Saturday August 27 and Monday August 29Engineering work is taking place between Peckham Rye and Streatham. As a result:Trains which usually run between London Bridge and Beckenham Junction will not Trainsrunwhich usually run between London Bridge and Caterham will only run between Streatham and Caterham Buses will replace trains between London Bridge and Streatham Common via Peckham Rye/Tulse Hill. Sunday August 28 Trains which usually run between London Bridge and Crystal Palace will not runTrains which usually run between London Bridge and East Croydon will only run between Streatham and East CroydonBuses will replace trains between London Bridge and Streatham Common via Peckham Rye/Tulse Hill.
The Big Half route goes east from the north side of Tower Bridge towards Canary Wharf, loops back around Tower Bridge, goes through Borough, Rotherhithe and Lewisham before finishing at the Cutty Sark in Greenwich.Therace is now in its fifth year. The run, which will be broadcast on the BBC, will feature around 14,000 participants. There are three routes: a half marathon, a mile, and a relay where each person runs five kilometres.Otherlocal roads that will be closed for the Big Half include: Lewisham (both from 6am-3pm): Evelyn DeptfordStreetChurch Street Greenwich (all from 6am-4pm): Creek GreenwichRoadChurch Street College Approach King William Walk Nelson Road Greenwich South Street Greenwich High Road Romney Road Trafalgar Road The road closures come about a month before the London Marathon on October 2, which will involve similar disruption to traffic.
The Big Half is taking place that Sunday, meaning roads like Jamaica Road, Tooley Street and Lower Road will be closed to traffic from early morning until mid-afternoon.
For residents who are cut off by the road closures there are four vehicle crossing points on Jamaica Road and in Rotherhithe that are available to cross over, apart from in the specific windows below.
Sidcup Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Gravesend will run to and from London Victoria, and will stop additionally at Lewisham. Services between London Cannon Street and Slade Green via Sidcup will not run. Hayes Line: Trains on the Hayes line will run to and from London Blackfriars instead of London Charing Cross or London Cannon Street and will run every 30 minutes. Trains will stop additionally at Elephant and Castle. Grove Park Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Sevenoaks will run to and from London Victoria, and run non stop between London Victoria and Lewisham. Services between London Cannon Street and Orpington will not run.
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tR ain bosses are planning a lot of engineering work on the south-east london rail network this august bank holiday weekend (august 2729), meaning that some trains will be disrupted. The lines running to London Charing Cross and Cannon Street will have work done on them, meaning that no trains from south-east London and Kent will run into those stations. Trains to and from London Bridge will also be cut back for some of the three-day weekend. Services on the Southern network from London Bridge south to Caterham via various south London stations are also being disrupted by engineering work. Meanwhile the Overground will also not be running the one stop from Surrey Quays to New Cross for the whole weekend, while there is some other disruption on the rest of the Overground network.Seebelow for full details of the disruption that is likely to most affect people living in Southwark and southeast London. Click here for a full list of all the service changes.
dR ive R s a R e being warned to watch out for road closures in bermondsey and Rotherhithe on september 4, as an annual charity race returns to the area.
By Kit Heren kit@southwarknews.co.uk
Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Dartford via Bexleyheath will not run. Services between London Victoria and Dartford via Bexleyheath will run normally.
By Kit Heren kit@southwarknews.co.uk
SOuThEASTErn - ALL WEEkEnd Network Rail will be carrying out engineering work on the lines to and from London Charing Cross and London Cannon Street. No services will run to and from London Charing Cross or London Cannon Street. Because of this, there will be the following changes: Paddock Wood Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Ramsgate via Tonbridge and Ashford will run to and from London Victoria instead, and will also stop at Orpington and Hildenborough.HastingsLine: Trains between London Charing Cross and Hastings will run to and from London Bridge, but will be diverted between London Bridge and Tonbridge to run via East Croydon. Woolwich Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Dartford via Woolwich will run to and from London Victoria instead. Trains between London Cannon Street and Slade Green via Greenwich will notBexleyheathrun.
In ShadBermondsey:Thames, Mill Street and Bevington Street will all be closed from 8.35am - 1.10pm West Lane will be closed from 8.35am - 1.20pm In CanonRotherhithe:BeckRoad, Rotherhithe Street to Lagado Mews and Worgan Street to Deal Porters Way will all be closed from 8.40am - 1.30pm Lower Road to Rotherhithe New Road via Plough Way will be closed from 8.45am to 2.15pm
watch out for bermondsey and rotherhithe road closures on september 4, drivers twarnedraindisruption ahead of this b ank holiday weekend
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Jonathan Hunt, a former Lib Dem councillor, was arrested “on suspicion of assaulting a police officer” in Champion Hill, East Dulwich, but was released within twenty minutes. He says he only took photos of the incident in which police wearing “beach-style clothes and baseball caps” apprehended the teenager.
“I felt off-balance because of the cuffs, and they were hurting my wrists. A sizeable gathering of neighbours had appeared while this was happening. including my wife who was treated very rudely.”Jonathan said he told a second officer, who he described as a “well-spoken good cop”, that he had been a councillor, responsible citizen and respected journalist.Anofficer then asked Jonathan if he’d known they were policeman, he claimed, and when he replied ‘no’ they “dearrested” him.
“Officers attended. A 79-year-old man was initially arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer after he attempted to intervene during the detention of one of the young males. The man was subsequently de-arrested after he explained that he did not realise the officer, who was in plainclothes, was a police officer.”
A 79-YEAr-OLd man was arrested for ‘intervening’ in what he thought was a ‘racist gang attack’ on a fifteen-year-old black boy that turned out to be a police operation.
Police have been criticised for releasing an incorrect photo of Ms Davies in their search. They also came under fire after it emerged that officers had come across Ms Davies after she had been reported missing, but before she had been added to the missing persons database.
Confused as to why the men were wearing “casual beach gear”, Jonathan said he wasn’t sure if it was “some kind ofHejoke”.said it wasn’t until he saw ‘police’ written on the officers’ caps that he realised it could be a police operation. He added that an officer then handcuffed Jonathan, bundled him to a police van, telling him he’d been arrested “on suspicion of assaulting a police officer” and would be taken to the station.Jonathan, who endured the ordeal of arrest in front of a crowd of neighbours, said that he was never close enough to the officers to commit the alleged point had I been closer than about three metres, as I did not wish to get caught up in the fray.
Jonathan, a former Lib Dem councillor, was released when he explained he hadn’t realised the plain-clothes officers were police. But when police returned his confiscated phone, he claims most of the photos he’d taken had vanished.
Missing student nurse ‘safe and well’ elderly ex-councillor arrested for ‘intervening’ in police op he thought was ‘racist gang attack’
By Herbie Russell herbie@southwarknews.co.uk
By Kit Heren kit@southwarknews.co.uk oWa Mi davies, a student nurse who had been missing for more than six weeks, has been found alive and well in hampshire. She was found on Tuesday (August 23) in the county to the west of London after someone who had seen the appeals over the past two months spotted her and alertedOfficerspolice.said Ms Davies appeared “fit and well cared for”, adding that they would be speaking to her about her welfare. Her family Ms Davies, 24, had been studying at King’s College London and had a trainee job lined up at Guy’s and St Thomas’. Ms Davies’ family have spoken to her. Detective Chief Inspector Nigel Penney, Specialist Crime, said: “This is the outcome we were all hoping and praying for. My team have been working around the clock to find Owami and we are immensely relieved she has been found.“Iwould like to sincerely thank the media and public for sharing appeals to find Owami. Your help in cases like this is crucial and we are very grateful. I’d like to also thank colleagues at Essex Police for their invaluable assistance during this investigation.
“I could not stand by and watch this black kid being punched up by a man in strange clothes. My conscience would not let me; 25 years ago, it could have been my own sons,” the former Observer and Financial Times journalist said, told the Police, responding to reports of a knife fight at 6.13pm on Saturday, July 23, also handcuffed five teenage boys, searched them, but found nothing.
Commander Paul Brogden added: “We know there have been concerns raised around the search for Owami. We, alongside our colleagues in Essex Police, will be carrying out a review of all our actions from when Owami was first reported missing to ensure we have acted correctly and to identify any ways to improve our response to finding other missing people.”
“I saw two males rush into the Close, one a young black teenager in a dark track suit, and the other an older white man in casual beach-style clothing and a yellow baseball cap,” Jonathan told the News “He proceeded to tackle the kid to the ground, and rain blows on his body,” he claimed.“Ishouted at them to stop fighting, from about twenty yards, and briefly standing and another similarly-dressed man helped push the kid on to our fence and started searching him somewhat violently. I again approached them and asked what they were doing.”
“My belief was that Good Cop had told him who I was and could cause considerable trouble, and to let me go,” heJonathansaid. has asked police to provide footage of the incident to prove that he did nothing wrong but, he says, police have told him they have no images of him, even though he claims they were He said: “My concern as one involved in the local community is that in a quiet, low-crime area like ours that these seemingly out-of-control thugs should suddenly arrive and disrupt our lives, especially those of our young black citizens.“Iam now concerned that in an area where we all benefit from racial harmony and little or no trouble, they might now feel provoked enough to cause racebasedJonathandisruption.”sayshe has lodged a formal complaint with Borough Commander Supt Colin Wingrove. A Met Police spokesperson said: “Police were called to Champion Hill, SE5 at 6.13pm on July 23 to reports of a group of males fighting with knives.
The police did not comment on claims that the photos disappeared from Jonathan’s phone.
“I would now politely request that the privacy of Owami and her family are respected at this time.”
Ms Davies, a trainee nurse, left her home in Essex on July 4, and was next seen in Croydon three days later. The sighting in Hampshire, which took place at 10.30 in the morning on Tuesday, was the 118th time a sighting had been reported to police. Five people had been arrested in connection with her disappearance, but had all been released as police continued to investigate. Guys and St Thomas’ said: “We are delighted that our colleague Owami has been found and is safe. Thank you to everyone who helped to find her.”
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sonal and david nobel Sonal Nobel, 52, has early onset Parkinson’s disease, a condition that can make her quite unsteady on her feet. Her husband David said: “I first got to know Vimal shortly after my wife moved into Rotherhithe. While I was at work she went out for a walk and had a panic attack. She made it into a shop which is very close to where we live. That was where Vimal was“Vimalworking.helped her, he gave her somewhere to sit, and something to drink. She just needed to regain her composure, which she did after ten minutes or so and she was fine.”
Dozens of people were prepared to speak to the News about how Vimal has helped them, and we have included a few below.
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The daily grind: Jubilee line between Bermondsey and London Bridge ‘ground down’ to reduce noise
The former shop worker was even thanked by the Queen for his efforts in the pandemic
locals pay tribute to ‘beautiful soul’ facing deportation
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David said that after that episode in 2016 Vimal became a “very great” friend to them both. When Covid-19 hit four years later, Vimal helped out again. “When the pandemic arrived, we were following the advice at the time not to panic buy, but we weren’t actually particularly well-prepared,” David said. “We were both ill within the first week or so. It almost certainly was Covid but there were no tests, so the only thing we could have done was go to hospital. But that was the last thing I was going to let my wife do. So we sat it out. “We ended up messaging him at the shop. He dropped off supplies for the next week or so... and then further on during the lockdown. It was a right nightmare, because it was really difficult to [find a way to] pay!” David said that he and Sonal did not realise that Vimal was helping about 50 other local households during the lockdown. “He’s been an absolute star,” heVimalsaid. and Sonal’s families come from a similar part of India originally, so “there has been a natural bond,” he said. David and Sonal have since moved house, and he helped them with the move, and clearing out another property that they own, ready to be Davidsold.and Sonal were on the Rotherhithe demonstration to support Vimal in March, they have written to the Home Office, and written a statement in support of his appeal.“I’mdoing everything I can to support him, like everyone else in Rotherhithe,” David said. “He will be enormously missed.”
AnnE mAriE mCvEigh “He’s a beautiful soul... he’s special to me,” Anne-Marie McVeigh said of Vimal. Anne-Marie first met Vimal when he started working in Halai General Stores. But she broke her foot just before Covid, and her son had gone to Australia so she had less support. She stopped at his shop on the way home from hospital. Anne-Marie said that Vimal told her: “Don’t take this the wrong way, but I don’t want to see you until you’re better. Just phone me and I will bring it to you.” She added: “It set my mind at ease. Just going out was a worry - I was sort of in a bad way, but he just shone through for me. “He’s done it for a hell of a lot of people. You don’t come across too many of them in your life. He’s genuinely helpful, it’s natural to him. There’s many, many people round here he did help. You get some funny lots and he deals with them all quite Anne-Mariewell.” said that they are still friends and will stop and say hello in the street when they see each other. “He’s part of this community, I can’t stress that enough.“That man works, he genuinely is a worker. He would work 24 hours a day if he thought it would help someone.” She added that she was positive that Vimal should be allowed to stay. “This country is bad enough - to do that [make him leave] is an injustice.”
One study by University College London found that parts of the Jubilee Line were the equivalent for your ears of being at a noisy rock concert. To help reduce the long-term strain on passengers’ hearing, Transport for London (TfL) ground down the lines on 26 sections of the Tube between December 2021 and May 2022 - 17,500 metres in total. As well as the section of Jubilee Line from Bermondsey to London Bridge, it also includes North Greenwich to Canary Wharf, and several other parts of the Central, District, Hammersmith and City and Victoria Lines. The information was released in response to a question by London Assembly member Caroline Pidgeon to mayor Sadiq Khan. TfL also plans to grind down more parts of the Jubilee Line, as well as some sections of the Northern, Central, Piccadilly and Victoria lines, later this year. The Northern Line sections to be ground include notoriously noisy stretches Waterloo to Kennington and Embankment to Waterloo. Rail grinding smooths out sections of train lines that have become worn through heavy use. Although the work cuts down the noise the Tube makes, TfL said that “the primary purpose of rail grinding on the Tube network is safety and operational reliability by managing rail defects, and maximising asset life”. It comes as the sections of the Tube that have had the most noise complaints since 2015 were also revealed by another question from Pidgeon, a Liberal Democrat and the former deputy leader of Southwark Council. In Southwark and the nearby areas, the most complained-about sections were all on the Northern Line: Waterloo to Kennington, Kennington to Oval, and the Kennington loop (the area where trains turn around to come back north).
By Kit Heren kit@southwarknews.co.uk the stRetCh of Jubilee Line between bermondsey and london bridge has had its rails ground to reduce the noise onboard tube trains as they pass through. The Jubilee Line is one of several particularly noisy parts of the Tube, along with the Victoria, Northern, Central and Bakerloo lines.
AbhiShEk bALOni Abhishek Baloni, an IT worker who moved to Rotherhithe, said he had seen the impact Vimal had on the people living around him, and decided to support him because of “Obviouslythat.the Covid thing happened,” he said. “To me Vimal was the person who takes care of the shop. In terms of help, he did not give much to me directly to be honest because I didn’t need it. I was knowing him as a normal person, but once I started knowing him throughout the Covid I saw how valuable he was to the“Hecommunity.wassitting in the shop early morning to 9pm at night. I used to see this person carrying bags, luggage and other things, going to different places. At that time I didn’t know that this person was visiting old individuals. Slowly I came to understand this person when everyone is sitting inside he is going to help people.”
Highbury and Islington to King’s Cross, on the Victoria Line. this. We’ve been working to improve noise and vibration issues and have made a number of improvements, including removing insulated rail joints, which removes a source of noise, and improving noise
loCal Residents have paid tribute to a Rotherhithe resident who is continuing to battle the threat of deportation from the uk Vimal Pandya is appealing a decision by the Home Office to send him back to India, after going through a series of nightmarish and expensive setbacks in his attempts to live in the UK legally, in the years after arriving in the UK on a student visa in 2011. He has been living in the UK without permission since 2015 but has become a hugely important part of his local community in Rotherhithe, helping out dozens of vulnerable families in the pandemic and getting a letter of thanks on behalf of the Queen for his efforts.
Abhishek said he was not political but that seeing the work that Vimal had done, he wanted to join the movement to keep him in the UK. “Every system in place is in place for some reason,” he said. “But there is always someVimalexception.”himself is again in the process of appealing the Home Office’s decision to deport him, after losing an appeal in January this year. He was originally investigated in 2021. He said he hopes to have another hearing by November. He cannot do paid work at the moment, so is no longer at Halai General Stores, but is volunteering in Bermondsey and Old Southwark MP Neil Coyle’s Jamaica Road office, as well as doing some gardening at the Brunel Museum in Rotherhithe. He won a ‘Southwark Stars’ community award earlier this summer at the Tate Modern.TheHome Office said it does not comment on individual cases, but said in response to our original article: “We are committed to an immigration policy which welcomes those in genuine need but which deters illegal immigration, prevents the abuse of benefits and services and removes immigration offenders from the UK.”
Southwark Labour have always been too party loyal to criticise the Mayor for his decisions. That is why the Liberal Democrats are the only Southwark council group fighting against Sadiq and TfL to force them to reconsider their proposals. These cuts are making our part of the city even more of a transport black hole and we simply cannot let this betrayal of our residents happen.
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Sadiq is also, clearly, not aware of the needs of vulnerable people in Southwark who use cheaper transport like buses. In our borough, 15% of all households were in fuel poverty even before the current energy crisis. Unfortunately, there is no way to avoid saying it: these cuts will harm the most vulnerable in Southwark during a cost-of-living emergency.
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Average weekly passenger levels for the 12 between midnight and 5am from February to May this year was 15% higher than the same period in 2019. Its usage increased by 35% over pre-pandemic levels between 23rd and 29th May 2022. Getting rid of this bus, frankly, is an absolute insult to the nurses and doctors that use it to travel to St Thomas’ Hospital. I, similarly, fear for the safety of women, LGBTQ+ and vulnerable people who rely on this night bus to get back home. Not only does this disgraceful data show that we still need this night service. It also makes me question what dodgy figures Sadiq has been looking at when deciding the fate of Southwark buses. He certainly is not looking at air quality statistics in Southwark if he is proposing to take away more buses. In Southwark, every air quality monitor shows pollution is beyond WHO’s acceptable levels, with many of them also breaking the UK’s own more relaxed standards. Slashing our buses will only add to traffic on the borough’s already clogged roads, which will increase emissions that damage our health and contribute to climate change.
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iWas pRoud to join fans up and down the country cheering on the england women’s football team in their historic win in the Euro 2022 final. The nation has gained some new sporting heroes. England lifting the trophy in London will no doubt have inspired a new generation of women footballers. The victorious Lionesses will also spearhead a surge off the pitch for equal participation in football. It is something that I am truly passionate about. At school I loved playing football with my four younger brothers and their friends. Sadly, I did not fit the stereotype of an Asian Muslim girl and my teachers at the time were unable to cope with my love of football. As my enjoyment of the game started to turn into something more serious, they went from ignoring my playing, to actively discouraging it, to forcing me to stop. The fact that there are young girls in Southwark, in London, and all over the world dreaming of emulating their idols’ achievements after watching the Lionesses, really resonates with me. It is time women’s football got the recognition it deserves. At City Hall I am going to take a stand, alongside our Lionesses, and call on the Government to seize this opportunity. I want to help all young women and girls achieve their dreams. At school, girls must be given better access to football. Girls should have time during the school day, and the equipment needed, to develop their skills. We need more investment in grassroots girls’ and women’s football. Girls must be given a chance to fall in love with sport. Making sure future sports stars have the energy to get active is also vitally important. This is the time to secure parity for girls and women across all sports. We owe it to all the budding sportswomen out there. Finally, a word on buses. I was glad to be able to bring the community together to rally against proposed bus cuts at a public meeting on 28th July. There was standing room only at a packed The Green in Nunhead as residents, councillors and community groups made their voices heard. If the cuts go ahead, Southwark will be hit harder than any other London area, with 25% of all service changes falling in the borough. Hugely important routes such as the 12 and the 78 could be scrapped all together. Camberwell and Peckham will be hit particularly hard. I am calling on Government to finally step up, stop letting Southwark residents down and give TfL the funding deal London deserves. Marina ahMad GLA Member for Southwark & Lambeth i f the london Mayor’s proposed bus cuts have taught us one thing, it is that he is intent on making s outhwark more of a transport black hole. Yes, we do realise that the Conservatives are largely to blame for playing political football with TfL’s funding. We urge them to give the body the money it needs. However, our borough already has serious public transport issues. Large parts of it rely entirely on buses for access to central London. So, the Mayor should definitely not be proposing bus cuts that will disproportionately devastate Southwark after years of his reckless management of the area.
the W eatheR during august is usually similar to that of July; westerly winds bring storms and heavy rain (preceded by periods of humid, overcast conditions). but this year, a dry spring, exceptionally low rainfall during the summer months together with unprecedented high temperatures has caused a drought across most of the uk. gardeners knew this was coming weeks ago! Work in the garden changes during drought conditions. Grass does not grow; it dries out and becomes dormant turning straw coloured; however it should recover once regular rainfall returns. Watering is the most important task – some trees and plants are stressed, leaves are wilting and dropping (trees do this to preserve water). Hose pipes are banned in many areas and so using watering cans and buckets are the only option. Waste water from the shower/bath can also be used (not on food plants) if feasible; but a regular soaking is needed to keep plants alive. Window boxes, hanging baskets and containers must be watered twice a day in the summer anyway. It is likely that drought will become a more regular feature, and not only in the summer months. We must make gardens more resilient in order to cope with periods of low rainfall and high temperatures. One immediate step is to set up a rainwater collection system – instal a water butt or two, if you have access to down pipes from the roof. This company - Water Butts Direct offer many different types for all situations www.waterbuttsdirect.co.uk/ Despite the hot and dry conditions there are annuals and perennials in bloom; showy Sunflowers can be seen with their giant yellow heads peeping over fences. The starry and cheerful Rudbeckia - a staple of the flower border is in bloom. The glorious Passionflower (Passiflora) is also setting fruits that are quickly turning golden orange in the fierce summer sun. Passionflower never disappoints – the flowers are so exquisitely exotic and have a feint refreshing perfume; it is a vigorous climber, not fussy about growing conditions and requiring minimal care, given a sheltered sunny wall to grow along with some support it can grow up to 25ft. It does not tolerate frost, but prolonged cold conditions rarely occur in the city. During August - the last summer monthattention turns to the vegetable plot and planning for winter crops; sow seeds for spring cabbagesand also lettuce for a winter supply of salad leaves. These plants can grow in containers or larger window boxes – and will make a change from floral displays, add some herb plants (Thyme and dwarf Rosemary) for interest and aroma!
TfL has consistently failed to pass through improvements to our borough. It delayed the Bakerloo line extension, paused the RotherhitheCanary Wharf footbridge and withdrew London’s first zeroemission hydrogen bus the RV1. Now, it is proposing to gut some of the remaining transport links we have – buses! These cuts will hurt Southwark particularly as four of the 16 routes being withdrawn serve this borough. They will even result in the withdrawal of routes that TfL said would offer an alternative to the RV1, such as the 521. At Elephant and Castle, a vital transport hub for many residents travelling within London, the amount of buses passing through will fall by over 25%. The dreadful impact of these cuts does not stop there. TfL accepts that its proposals will increase the amount of changes needed in bus journeys, which will be a risk for women’s safety and accessibility for disabled people. Yet, all of TfL’s proposals will raise the likelihood that a Southwark passenger will need to change bus to complete their journey. The withdrawal of the 521, for instance, means 20% of daily trips made on that route will now require a change.
There are also large flaws in what TfL is telling us. In its bus cuts consultation, it states that customer numbers are below pre-pandemic levels. But, our shocking findings show that one Southwark route the Mayor plans to cut actually had passenger levels in 2022 that were higher than before the pandemic. Our freedom of information (FOI) request revealed that use of the 12 bus, at night, was consistently above pre-pandemic levels.
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Unglamorous but well-loved businesses t o the untrained eye, Plush might look like an informal set of businesses - a takeaway, car wash, barber and more operating on the side of the road in an unglamorous part of SE16 - the area where bermondsey, rotherhithe and Surrey Quays all meet. So what could be the problem with a developer coming in and building a new block of flats? In a way, the plight that could have befallen Plush is like a much smaller version of what has happened with the traders in the Elephant and Castle shopping centre in recent years. To someone just passing through, who may be unconnected to the area, these businesses frankly don’t look like much - certainly not compared to the computer generated graphics created by the expensive architects and consultants hired by the developers, showing how their new buildings will transform the area. But as the reaction of local people shows, Plush, like many of the traders in the Elephant, is an important part of the community. We welcome the council digging its heels in on planning permission and will continue to follow the story in the months to come.
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Neighbourhood Watch Chairman Mark Webb’s push to ban the sale of machetes in Southwark is another attempt to quell London’s growing knife crime problem. Banning or restricting the sale of knives is an idea that regularly springs up in discussions about knife crime. Police in Newham and a mothers’ group in Havering have both previously suggested the introduction of knife licences. But this raises questions about the causes of knife crime. Are young people stabbing each other because of the wide availability of sharp things, or is it something else? It is also worth noting that many knives used in gang violence are ordered online. Mark has worked in knife crime prevention for many years and emphasises the importance of actions that immediately reduce the number of weapons being carried on the street. But even he says these quick-fix measures are, at best, temporary solutions to broader, systemic problems.Ultimately though, you have to ask why shops can sell machetes over the counter in inner London. If it can help to stop youth violence, some form of restrictions should be considered.
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tW ins at st saviour’s & st olave’s sixth Form achieved a stunning haul of 5A*s and 1A as the school smashed its 2019 results. Arianna Castro-Thomas and twin sister Ayesha Castro-Thomas got a A*A*A* and A*A*A respectively.
Sixth formers at Elephant and Castle’s Ark Globe Academy celebrated some of their best ever results. One of those students was Oxford University-bound Shameika, the first in her family to go to university. “Being the first generation in my family to attend university, I hope to be an inspiration for each generation of my family and other children to aim to be Oxbridge students,” she said. There was also Jacob Steele, from Peckham, who almost scuppered his chances of studying engineering after breaking a finger meant he had to type up his mock exams with one hand. Fortunately, the eighteen-year-old recovered in time for exam season and will study General Engineering at University of Sheffield. Unlike her peers Imogen Carter, from Herne Hill, currently working in Sydney, Australia, endured an agonising wait until 5pm before getting her results.
Cllr Jasmine Ali, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children, Young People & Education, said: “Massive congratulations to all our A-Level students for their extraordinary results. Not only do they represent two years of your hard work, but you are the first students to sit formal summer exams in threeThereyears.”was also an increase in the number of students awarded A* to B grades, up from 51.1 per cent in 2019 to 67.8 per cent this year. Reflecting on Southwark’s success, Cllr Ali said: “What an incredible achievement to exceed the national figures across all grades despite the havoc caused by COVID-19. It’s testament to the outstanding resilience and commitment of young people, school staff and parents across the borough.”
By Herbie Russell herbie@southwarknews.co.uk sixth foRM students celebrated this week as southwark saw an “exceptional improvement” in a-level results compared to 2019, the last time pupils sat normal exams. Early indicators show that Southwark exceeded national national figures by between 0.8 to 5.6 per cent across the various grade ranges. The borough’s students are bound for Oxford degrees, Dyson apprenticeships and Princes Drawing School courses, overcoming Covid-19, personal challenges and, in one instance, broken bones to get there.
Arianna will study physics at University of Bristol while Ayesha is off to University of Durham to read NaturalHeadteacherSciences.of the Elephant and Castle school Catherine May said: “I am delighted with these results, and the grades will enable our students to progress to the courses of their choice, but this year’s success needs to be measured in other ways too.“These students have managed all the challenges of lockdown learning and navigated all the hurdles with determination and courage. I am proud of every student for showing such resilience. I wish them every success for the future, and I am confident they will continue to flourish.” Fawzia Khan will study Psychology at King’s College London having achieved A*A*A and Sakinah Belhaj-Fahsi’s AAA results got her onto the Religion, Philosophy and Ethics course at King’s CollegeChyngaLondon.Carnegie got AAA and will study Criminology at University of Manchester while Belle Brickell got A*AB so will study Social Anthropology at London School of Economics. 25 per cent of grades given were A* to A, 49 per cent were A* to B and 80 per cent were A* to C. The school has singled out the Product Design and History departments for praise in which every single student achieved at least a B. Head of Sixth Form, Hannah Kennedy said: “Our Year 13 students have really demonstrated a desire and a passion for learning in their time at St Saviour’s and this is certainly evidenced by this brilliant set of results. It has been a privilege to work with them and I feel excited to hear about the positive impact they will go on to have on society.”
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The Charter School North Dulwich student’s patience was rewarded with three A*s and two As, meaning she will read Latin and Spanish at Cambridge.Herparents flew across the world to celebrate with her: “It’s been an aim since I was seven-years-old. Them not being here for it would have been such a weirdNearlyexperience.”allSouthwark A-level exam entries (99.2 per cent) were awarded a pass grade, up from 97.8 per cent in 2019. 97 per cent of schools in Southwark are good and outstanding, the fourth highest of all London boroughs, with this number expected to rise further in September.
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By Herbie Russell herbie@southwarknews.co.uk students at s outh bank utC, brixton, celebrated their a level results last week, with the school singling out a student for praise. Ebenezer has secured a place on Govia Thameslink Railway’s (GTR) competitive, four-year Rail Engineering Technician degree apprenticeship.Itfollowstwo years of hard-work, two-weeks’ work experience at Peckham Bus Garage and a week-long placement with construction company Skanska. South Bank UTC, a specialist technical college sponsored by London South Bank University and major employers, said: “Ebenezer is one of many students who have elected to follow an apprenticeship rather than a traditional undergraduate degree pathway at a wide range of“Meanwhileemployers. many other of the UTC’s students have chosen to progress to degrees in a range of subjects from engineering to midwifery, looking to join professions with a significant skills and diversity gaps in London.” Ebenezer joined UTC in year 12 after searching for the right place to help him achieve his goal of studying engineering and computer science. He had already set his sights on an apprenticeship with GTR and the skills he learned through work-experience placements during his time at UTC were key to his eventual success.While at Peckham Bus Garage, Ebenezer learned about the iBus system, an automatic vehicle location system used by London operators, and improved his administration skills.AtUTC, he received support with employability skills and was taught interview technique by UTC’s partners including the Construction Youth Trust.The college specialises in business & finance, health and engineering and offers a “technical, academic sixth form environment”.
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Trini TY ACA dEm Y, brixton, is celebrating the achievements of its first cohort of year 13 students, 100 per cent of whom have secured university places. They will study a range of degrees including history, philosophy, Japanese, geology, computer science, marine biology, mechanical, civil and aerospacePrincipalengineering.AntonyFaccinello said: “We are so proud of this pioneering A level year-group who’ve shown fantastic tenacity and academic focus throughout their school career and especially in the face of the challenges of recent years. They are heading out into the wider world as confident young people who know that ambition, determination, and hard work lead to success.” Two students are off to Cambridge University, and others are heading to universities such as Manchester, Reading, Hull, Royal Holloway UL, Portsmouth and even to one of Europe’s oldest universities - Perugia in Italy.
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kingSdALE FOundATiOn school has announced its “best ever” a level results, with 40 per cent of grades being A* or A. Three students achieved 4A* grades, over ten students got at least 3A* grades, and five are headed for Oxford and Cambridge Jacob Steele, 18, from Peckham, who will study General Engineering at University of Sheffield, broke his finger just months before exam season began.Itmeant he had to do his mocks typing with one hand. He recovered before he sat his tests and said: “I’m very happy. Yeah I was nervous - not as much as some people - quite a lot has amounted to the last day.”A“big football fan”, he is looking forward to playing at university and says Sheffield will be “a nice change of scenery”.
Amelia Mitchell, 18, from Balham, who will study English at University of Cambridge, said: “I guess it was a weird feeling yesterday and it was all a bit crazy at school on results day and then I went away and had some time on my own to think about it so it’s kind of sinking in.” She thinks the Cambridge workload will be “quite intense” but is “excited to take on that challenge”. She is looking forward to studying Virginia Woolf and Ian Lucas,Forster.18,from Sydenham, off to University of Manchester to study Physics with four A*s, said his results were “a massive relief and big weight off the shoulders”.Theschool’s performing artists will be attending institutions such as The Princes Drawing School, Central Saint Martin and Institute of Contemporary MusicWithPerformance.almosttwo thirds grades being at least a B, a large proportion of students are off to Russell Group universities such as University College London, Durham, Warwick, Manchester, Bristol. Anaya Shah, 18, from Upper Norwood will be studying Maths at Oxford after scooping up four A*s. She said she “was pleased obviously” but that her parents were “more pleased than I was”. of the latest Department Education Gruzauskas,EllyPorter, “best
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“We would like to pay tribute to all of our students who may not have reached the dizzy heights of our top national achievers but whose endeavours, resilience and hard work have enabled them to pursue their own exciting pathway of choice.”
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a student at John roan Sixth Form, Greenwich, is set to study Research, economics, statistics and Mathematics at Warwick university after getting A*Ab in his A levels. Yousef Ali was part of a cohort that improved on its 2019 results, with 47 per cent of entries achieving A* to B and 71 per cent achieving A* to C. Klaudijus Gruzauskas, who joined the sixth form in year twelve, got A*A*A in Maths, Further Maths and Business respectively. After taking a gap year, he’ll apply for University of Oxford’s Mathematics course. Cath Smith, principal at The John Roan School, said: “Very well done and congratulations to all our year 13 students who have received their results today. The past few years have presented many obstacles for our young people. However, we are absolutely delighted with this year’s results which are a direct reflection of the continued progress that The John Roan School has made since becoming part of United Learning.” In 2019, Greenwich Council agreed to hand the school to United Learning Trust, a multi-academy trust which has school across the country, including London, Sheffield and Carlisle. “Our aim right from Year 7 is to inspire our students to be as ambitious as possible in their aspirations, and for them to achieve their absolute best. Our continued upwards trajectory of results year on year is a tribute to the hard work and determination of everyone in the school community,” Ms Smith added. Amelie Bamsey-Webb got A*A* and a Merit in art, textiles and BTEC sport respectively and is going to the University of the Arts London to read Interior and SpatialParadiseDesign.Farr got an A* in Maths and Bs in Further Maths and Physics. After seven years at The John Roan, Paradise will head to Queen Mary University of London to study Mathematics.
Kingsdale Foundation School said: ”We are incredibly proud of how students, staff and parents have collaborated and supported each other to produce another set of amazing A Level results whilst navigating the unique circumstances presented during the previous two years.
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Take advantage of the chance to visit Kingsdale Foundation School and see for yourself how we bring the best out of our students. A tour of Kingsdale Foundation School enables you to realise why we receive such glowing reports. In the Autumn term 2022 you will have just that opportunity as we will be holding Sixth Form Open Days for entry in September 2023. Scholarships in Mathematics and the Creative & Expressive Arts are on offer for gifted and talented candidates who meet our entry requirements. Scholars receive free individual or small group tuition provided by expert professionals to the value of £1,000 per annum. Harnessing talent!
Kingsdale is a dynamic, exceptionally popular and progressive school that has invested £30m to develop an award-winning educational learning environment. In our specialist academic Sixth Form Campus, students study a combination of respected traditional, performing arts and creative A Levels in addition to alternative high value Level 3 courses. Our average class sizes have been as low as ten in the Sixth Form. We also pride ourselves on our excellent links to the best higher education institutions in the world. Residential trips to places such as Harvard and Yale in the USA are being organised once again subject to interest. Prospective students are invited to come along to our Open Days or join our virtual tours to explore the fantastic opportunities and inspiring state-of-the-art facilities in our dedicated Sixth Form Centre. As Ofsted noted: ‘The range of subjects taught is imaginative, well constructed and contributes well to students’ achievement and their outstanding spiritual, cultural and moral development.’
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Asked why she’s chosen to study Latin and Spanish she said: “I think I’m just really competitive and googled best universities in the world when I was younger and was like ‘that’s where I’m going’.“Ididn’t know what I wanted to study but I had the most incredible Latin teacher and she told me about this amazing course which just sounded perfect and I loved her and she was the biggest inspiration toImogenme.” has already celebrated with a family meal and plans to tick off items on her Australia bucket list which include a visit to Palm Beach and different bars and restaurants.
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By Herbie Russell herbie@southwarknews.co.uk students at the Charter school north dulwich bested its 2019 a level scores by some margin with sixteen pupils achieving straight A*s. 60 per cent of A level grades awarded were A* to A, up from 44 per cent in 2019, the last time students sat in-person exams.Three pupils at the state funded secondary school secured spots at Oxbridge universities while others head to Durham, York and Bristol. Samuel Larcombe Tee and Imogen Carter are off to Cambridge, and Scarlett O’Connell is heading to Oxford to study English.Imogen, who got A*A*AA in Latin, Spanish, chemistry and biology, will read Latin and Spanish. The eighteen-year-old is holidaying in Sydney, Australia and got to celebrate with her family who came to see her for results day.
She said: “I’m very proud and over the moon with my results. I know I am hard working, and this really shows it. I have had amazing teachers, especially over these last few years and they have been my biggest support. “I am going to Portugal next month and this result just means that I can celebrate now.”
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By Herbie Russell herbie@southwarknews.co.uk an oxfoRd university-bound student at ark Globe academy is the first in her family to go to university after scooping straight A*s in her A levels. Shameika, 18, will study Biochemistry and is just one success story within a record-busting cohort, 90 per cent of which achieved three A* to C Shameika,grades. who joined the Elephant and Castle school in year 7, said: “Being the first generation in my family to attend university, I hope to be an inspiration for each generation of my family and other children to aim to be Oxbridge students. Shameika, described as “very shy when she arrived in year seven”, has grown in confidence and displayed leadership skills by hosting assemblies for her younger peers.
Executive Headteacher Christian Hicks said: “Our students have shown incredible focus and drive to succeed, and their resilience and work ethic during these past two years is evidenced in these results despite the challenges and disruption to their education.
Head Boy Di Mario, 18, described by the school as “demonstrating incredible resilience”, will study Theology, Religion and Philosophy at University of Cambridge. Having secured A*s in English Literature, Geography and Sociology, he said: “I’m very proud of my achievement. I don’t know how I will celebrate as I am just overwhelmed with the outcome.” Di Mario, who the school describes as “rising above many personal challenges”, dedicated his achievement to his mum who he says has been “a great help”.
From left to right: Ayotunde Ogunnaiya, Praise Bamitale, Zainab Shuaibu
southbank university academy successes include a future vet who is also starting up two businesses
o ne student from South bank university academy “smashed it out the park” with her a level results this week, according to vice Principal Jason Philipsz. Nineteen-year-old Zaniab Shuaibu achieved one A* in Maths and two As in Chemistry and Biology. Zainab, who lives in Lewisham, joined South Bank University Academy in Walworth at the start of year 12 after spending the majority of her childhood in Nigeria. Despite outstanding grades, Zainab didn’t receive a place at her first choice Cambridge University, and is now going through clearing to try and secure a place she really wants. She’s looking to study veterinary medicine, and wants to be a veterinary surgeon. If she doesn’t go to university this year, she’ll continue doing her work experience in a local veterinary clinic.Akeen artist in her spare time Zainab says she’ll also be kept busy developing two businesses one in crocheting, and the other hairdressing. Zainab is among a raft of student at South Bank University Academy to get top grades including eighteen-yearold Praise Bamitale, also originally came from Nigeria, who achieved A* in Biology, an A in Chemistry and an A in Physics. He will now go to Queen Mary University to study Biomedical Sciences.Other students who did fantastically well, include Ayotunde Ogunnaiya, who achieved A* in Maths, B in Computer Science and a B in Business Studies. Ayotunde is going on to study Computer Science at Queen Mary University.
Living in Herne Hill and a Charter student since year seven, she said: “My parents just wanted be here for it because the Cambridge thing has been such a big thing for me. “It’s been an aim since I was seven-yearsold. Them not being here for it would have been such a weird experience.”
72 per cent of students achieved at least one A grade or equivalent with over 39 per cent of students getting an A* or A in each of their subjects. In BTEC subjects 87 per cent of students taking the Sports course gained a Distinction or Merit and 56 per cent of all BTEC grades were Distinction* or Distinction.BeccaFirman will be studying Medicine at Exeter; Jocelyn Hughes will be studying Medicine at Sheffield and Frank Wicherek will take Veterinary Science at Bristol. The school also reserved special mentions for those students who made “outstanding progress”. These included Mya Bradshaw who will study Psychology at Durham, Kamil Kaymakci who is studying Economics at York and James Kargbo who will study Accounting and Finance.
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Jevonte, 18, a student ambassador with “exceptional leadership skills” got three D*s in his BTECs and a B in A levelHeadingSociology.toUniversity of Sussex to study International Business, he said: “I am very happy with my business grades, a little disappointed with my Sociology grade but still happy overall. Our teachers have given us a lot of support.“Miss Fernandes has been really good to me, and she has mentored me especially towards the end of the year. I am not sure how I will celebrate as I haven’t even had time to think of that yet!”Humayra, 18, who joined in year 8, will study International Relations at King’s College London after getting A*A*A in Economics, Government and Politics,DescribedGeography.asa“friendly face” that balances her social life with her studies, she said: “I am really overwhelmed. I feel like it’s been such a big build up and I’m glad to finally have this phase over“Mywith.teachers have been my biggest support, when I didn’t believe in myself, they genuinely believed in me and pushed me, regardless of how I felt. “My teachers always had confidence in me and that helped me gain confidence in myself. I hope to celebrate over the weekend with my dad, my mum, family and friends.”
“I am incredibly proud of the results achieved. This is down to the hard work and commitment of the students, teaching staff and the pastoral team, including the work of our Head of Sixth Form, Ms. Fletcher, and the whole sixth form team.”
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As well as university courses at Imperial, Kings College, Manchester and St Andrews, some are destined for apprenticeships with JP Morgan and the Metropolitan Police. Emmanuel Oyedele secured three Distinction* Cambridge Technical grades and is going to Northampton University to read Sports Therapy
By Herbie Russell herbie@southwarknews.co.uk oxbRidGe univeRsities will welcome two st thomas the apostle students after the Peckham Sixth form College secured recordbreaking As and A*s in its A Level results. Rhiana Marshall will study English and History at University of Oxford after achieving A*AA while Stephen Odeleye’s A*A*A takes him to University of Cambridge to study Stephen,Economics.18,from New Cross said: “I feel really proud of myself because it’s been a long two years because of the pandemic and the disturbance of having to do online learning and now I’m going to a prestigious university.“Ideally I want to pursue a career in financial services, but I’m not 100 per cent sure on the particular role whether it’s economist or associate banker.” Headteacher at the Nunhead school Eamon Connolly said: “I am delighted for each and every one of our students for these excellent results; both those who have been with us since the age of eleven and those who joined for their sixth form studies.“Iam proud of the achievements and feel confident we have prepared them, both academically and personally, to enter adulthood and embark on their chosen degrees and apprenticeship courses as fine youngOtherpeople.”phenomenal performances include Rhys Rooney’s A*A*A which secures him a Degree Apprenticeship at Dyson, and Natalie Anang’s A*A*A*, who will attend London School of Economics. Rhys said: “I was quite nervous because the grades I needed to get into Dyson were the same as my lowest university offers so it was all or nothing but it paid off!” His Degree Apprenticeship at Dyson will get him a Product Design Diploma as well as a bachelor’s degree in Engineering. Some students achieved a full sweep of A*s including Juliet Oghenekevwode who will attend University of Nottingham to study Pharmacy and Valentin Csibi who will attend Imperial College London to study Zoology. 46 per cent of sixth formers achieved AAB or above and 88 per cent of BTEC results were Distinction A or D. Over 80 per cent of students in Computer Science, Geography, History, Italian, Further Maths, Politics, Psychology, Spanish, Religious Studies, Sociology, French, English Literature, Economics and Chemistry achieved A*-B.
By Herbie Russell herbie@southwarknews.co.uk a student secured a breathtaking 5A*s and will leave St michael’s Catholic College to study Computer Science at imperial College. Brain-box Gabriel Costa shared his success with Head Girl Lauren Stewart whose A*A*AA grades make her a Cambridge Veterinary Medicine student. The co-educational Bermondsey school said it “will not be providing the media with any data regarding overall performance this year as the results are not comparable and could lead to misinformation.”Butitdidsay: “St Michael’s Catholic College would like to congratulate all of our Year 13 students on their exceptional performance in their A levels and CTEC qualifications this year. “We are delighted with the results of the first set of external examinations since 2019 and are incredibly proud of each and every student and how they have navigated their way through the challenges and disruption to their education during the last two years as a result of the pandemic.”
The school added: “Our year 13 students have shown such resilience and determination and approached their studies and exams with a positive mindset and deserve this success. “It has been a privilege to support and guide them during this time and we would like to thank them, their families and our staff for working together in very challenging circumstances, it has been a true community effort.”
Principal James Wilson praised students who “rose to the occasion” after the pandemic made the last few years “particularly challenging”. One happy student is Enzo Volpi who got A*s in Maths, Further Maths and Economics. He will now go to the University of Warwick to study Mathematics. Enzo said: “I’ve really enjoyed my time here. There’s been great teachers, it’s a great community. It’s quite a small community, you really get close with everyone, and it’s really nice. I’m really happy with my results.”
Others who celebrated today included: Eva Price, (pictured) who achieved three A*s and an A, securing a place at the University of Oxford to read History and English.Adrian Wong, who achieved two A*s and an A and will be heading to the University of Manchester to study Aerospace Engineering.EnzoVolpi, who achieved two A*s and an A and will now be going to the University of Warwick to study Mathematics. Nyah Cooper-Walters, who achieved an A* and two As and has secured a place at King’s College London to study Medicine. Jasmine Calnan, who achieved an A*, A and Double Distinction* and is taking up a place at the University of Brighton to study Illustration.JibolaAdebajo, who achieved an A* and two As and will now be studying User Experience Design at University of the Arts London.James Wilson said: “It is an immense pleasure as a Head Teacher to see students finish their secondary education with such excellent A Level and equivalent qualification results, knowing that their hard work over many years has paid off.. Over 50% of our students achieved at least one A Level at A or A*, and over 80% of the vocational courses also resulted in a Distinction or D*.
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By Matt Pearce news@southwarknews.co.uk C A mbErWELL’S Shr EYAS nair scooped an incredible four A*s while studying at the Westminster City school just around the corner from buckingham Palace. Shreyas has achieved A*s in Physics, Maths, Further Maths and Chemistry. This incredible feat has earned him a place at Imperial College London, reading Physics with Theoretical Physics.Theeighteen-year-old said: “I am incredibly proud of my A Level results and all that I have achieved during my time at Westminster City School’s Sixth Form, as they have enabled me to attend an incredibly high-ranking university to pursue higher education in Physics. Westminster City School has guided me in my journey from Year 7 all the way into Year 13. They have supported me with various resources to promote independent and class learning, as well as the help of one-one tutoring in Year 13.” Shreya wishes to pursue academic research in Physics & Maths in the future.Theall-boys school, with a mixed sixth-form takes pupils from across London, another student from Westminster City’s School defied the odds to secure a place at the University of Oxford after getting his A-level results on Thursday, August 18.Stephen Kingsley Appiah Kubi, of Mitcham, achieved an A* in Maths and two As in Computer Science and History. He said: “It is most people’s dream to attend a prestigious, wellknown, high ranking university such as the University of Oxford. Initially, I did not think I could apply because I thought it simply was not the place for me. I thought I did not fit the ‘ordinary’ profile of an ‘Oxford student’, as a result I was very hesitant to submit my application.”
“The support that I received from everyone throughout the process was exceptional,” continued the eighteenyear-old, ecstatic with his grades. “I was supported through a programme called ‘Target Oxbridge’ that helps black African and Caribbean students as well as students of mixed race with black African and Caribbean heritage increase their chances of getting into Oxbridge.”Lastyear, only 3.5 per cent of UK students admitted to Oxford University were from a Black African or Black Caribbean heritage, according to data published on the university’s website, ox.ac.uk. Despite this, Stephen has smashed the glass ceiling to secure his place studying Law at Mansfield College. Approximately one third of students in the class of 2022 have secured places at Russel Group Universities, to study courses ranging from Medicine to Chemical Engineering, from Physics to Law. Other students have won fiercely competitive and prestigious degree apprenticeships, including one run by Goldman Sachs. Gabriel Gokool, who will be the first in his family to go to university, received 3 A*s in Economics, Maths and Psychology. He will go on to study Economics at the University of Warwick. “It is incredible to know that all the months of challenging work paid off and I am really looking forward what is ahead,” said the eighteen-year-old, who lives Tower Hamlets.Commenting on this years A level results, Headteacher Peter Broughton said: “I am delighted with the achievements of this year’s Year 13. They had to be resilient throughout their A level courses on top of being the year group who were unable to sit any formal assessments for their GCSEs. Their outcomes and destinations are some of the best that we have had at Westminster City School’s Sixth Form. I wish every student well for the future.”
By Herbie Russell herbie@southwarknews.co.uk s tudents at bacon’s College, Rotherhithe, are celebrating places at a host of russell group universities to study subjects ranging from illustration to aerospace engineering. Every sixth former at the co-educational Church of England school achieved a pass in every subject and 69 per cent of A Level entries were A* to B.
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Funeral Announcement In Loving Memory of Davi D Michael Marks 11th June 1941 – 6th August 2022
With great sadness, the family of David Michael Marks announce his passing on Saturday, 6th August; 2022. A wonderful Husband, Dad, Grandad, Great Grandad, Brother, Uncle & friend he will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. A celebration of his life will take place on Wednesday, 31st August 2022 with his final journey departing from F A Albin & Sons, at 3pm (Address: Arthur Stanley House, 52 Culling Road, London, SE16 2TN) to a 4.15pm service at Falconwood Crematorium (Address: Crown Woods Way SE9 2AZ), followed by a reception at Sidcup Conservative Club, Oxford Road, Sidcup, DA14 6LW.
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If you would like to send flowers, can you please ensure that these all reach F A Albin & Sons by 2pm. As a family, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your kind messages and regards since his passing. We would also like to thank Bermondsey Radio for the fitting tribute and for dedicating the recent show to his memory.
bermondsey radio broadcasting live from the wake at 6pm 31st August 2022
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Dated 25 August 2022 Dale Foden Head of Service Highways, Environment and Leisure
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 effects of the (Free parking places and Waiting, Loading and Stopping restrictions) Order are in LIVERPOOL GROVE to: (a) remove 2 unlimited stay Disabled Persons parking places (DPPPs) south east side on the side of No 347 Walworth Road and 1 unlimited stay DPPP north east side o/s St Peter’s Church, and (ii) install 2 unlimited stay DPPPs (which may be used without time limit by vehicles displaying a valid disabled persons blue badge ) north east side o/s St Peter s Church standing at an angle of 90° to the kerb (4 8m in length and 3 6m in width); (b) add 25m new 'at any time' loading restrictions (double kerb blips), south west side opposite St Peter’s Church; (c) add a total of 95 5m of timed waiting restrictions (single yellow lines), on both sides (north east of its junction with Walworth Road) operating Mon to Fri 8:30 am 6:30 pm; and (d) amend existing lengths of 'at any time' waiting restrictions north east side o/s St Peter’s Church to accommodate changes to the parking in that location
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The alternative route for affected traffic (2a) not applicable (2b) Southwark Park Road, Dunton Road, Rolls Road, St James Road (2c) Grange Road, Alscot Road (2d) Borough High Street, Great Dover Street, Silvester Street Tabard Street, Pilgrimage Street, Borough High Street (2e) Druid Street, Tower Bridge Road (2f) as indicated by the signs displayed
The London Borough of Southwark (Charged for parking places) (Liverpool Grove) Order 2022 The London Borough of Southwark (Free parking places and Waiting, Loading and Stopping restrictions) (Liverpool Grove) Order 2022 The London Borough of Southwark (Prescribed routes) (Liverpool Grove) Traffic Order 2022 1 Southwark Council hereby GIVES NOTICE that on 25 August 2022 it has made the above Orders under sections 6, 45, 46, 49 and 124 of and Part IV of Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended 2
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK LIVERPOOL GROVE PUBLIC REALM IMPROVEMENTS
The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable various works to be carried out by Conway, it intends, to make an order, the effect of which will be to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named roads
Management at ttmo@southwark gov uk Dated this 25th August 2022 Ian Law Traffic Manager London Borough of Southwark Network Management Regulatory Services Environment and Leisure 160 Tooley Street PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX Ref: (2a) 6173/000811501980100 001re advertised (2b) 6200/LBSCR12549 (2c) 6216/77000901 (2d) 6081/92355459/6903667 (2e) 6134/LBW 00 38 060922 (2f) 6219/000811902980045 001
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THE LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK hereby gives notice that it has made an Order under Section 247 of the above Act to authorise the stopping up of the following areas of public highway shown hatched black on the drawing attached to the Order and labelled Canada Water Dock
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) CLUNY PLACE, SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD, SPA ROAD, TABARD STREET, TANNER STREET, PARK STREET (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC)
(1) All measurements are in metres ‘m’ and are approximate (2) Parking charges are listed on www southwark gov uk/parking
The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable various works to be carried out, it intends, to make, an order, the effect of which will be to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named roads
(a) Great Suffolk Street, between Borough High Street and Stones End Street (south west side) ban the left turn into Great Suffolk Street, from Borough High Street (b) Great Suffolk Street, between Stones End Street and Toulmin Street (c) Great Suffolk Street, between Toulmin Street and Southwark Bridge Road (d) Commercial Way, between Old Kent Road and Bird in Bush Road (e) Emerson Street, between Park Street and Sumner Street (f) Bargehouse Street No’s 28 No’s 34 (g) John Ruskin Street, at both junctions of Pelier Street (h) Southwark Bridge Road (Cycle Lane) north side, opposite No’s 91 95 to it’s junction with America Street (i) Ivydale Road, between St Asaph Road and No’s 107/130
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COPIES OF THE ORDER AND THE RELEVANT PLAN MAY BE INSPECTED FREE OF CHARGE by way of appointment at 160 Tooley Street, London SE1 2TZ by calling 020 7525 2135 and referring to the Canada Water Dock Stopping Up Order A copy may also be viewed on the Council’s website at https://www southwark gov uk/transport and roads/traffic orders licensing strategies and regulation/highway stopping up closure orders?chapter=4&article
The alternative route for affected traffic (2a) (2b) Borough Road, Borough High Street, Marshalsea Road, Southwark Bridge Road, Great Suffolk Street (2h) Southwark Bridge Road Lant Street Toulmin Street (2d) Asylum Road Queens Road Peckham High Street Peckham Hill Street (2e) as indicated by the signs displayed (2f) Upper Ground (2g) Camberwell Road, Wyndham Road (2h) not applicable (2i) Ivydale Road, St Asaph Road, Oakdale Road, Gibbon Road, Kimberley Avenue, Evelina Road, Nunhead Lane, Peckham Rye Cheltenham Road Ivydale Road
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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
Any person desiring to question the validity of the order/s or of any provision contained therein on the grounds that it is not within the relevant powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or that any of the relevant requirements thereof or of any relevant regulations made thereunder has not been complied with in relation to the order/s may, within six weeks of the date on which the order was made, make application for the purpose to the High Court
Doreen Forrester Brown Director of Legal Services
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The works will be in operation for (2a) (2b) (2c) 12th September 5th October (2d) 9th 12th September (2e) 10th 11th September (2f) 12th 16th September (2g) 12th 13th September (2h) 12th 17th September (2i)
12th September 2022 11th January 2023 Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network Management at ttmo@southwark gov uk Dated this 25th August 2022 Ian Law Traffic Manager London Borough of Southwark Network Management Regulatory Services Environment and Leisure 160 Tooley Street PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX Ref: (2a) (2b) (2c) 5950/22 05 001 GTC/JSM (2d) 6151/RDCLOSURECOMMERCIA S&Byford (2e) 6201/LBSCR12250 NTS (2f) W118655101 00148 SGN (2g) 6196/ HHH 02 25 120922/HHH 02 25 120922A-NR (2h) 6227/LBSMT12580-1-BAM (2i) 6248/6348-02-ThamesWater-morrisson
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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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 be in operation for (2a) 7th 9th September (2b) 3rd 4th September with back up dates of 10th 11th September (2c) 5th 16th September (2d) 5th 22nd October, the works will be carried out in 2 phases (2e) 6th 7th September (2f) 5th 10th September Network
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5 Copies of the orders, which will come into force on 30 August 2022, and of all other relevant documents are available for inspection at Highways, Southwark Council, Environment and Leisure, 3rd floor hub 2, 160 Tooley Street, London SE1 2QH, by appointment only E mail traffic orders@southwark gov uk or call 020 7525 3497 for booking details
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (GREAT SUFFOLK STREET, COMMERCIAL WAY, EMERSON STREET, BARGEHOUSE STREET, JOHN RUSKIN SREET, PELIER STREET, SOUTHWARK BRIDGE ROAD(CYCLE LANE) IVYDALE ROAD )
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC)
The stopping up has been made to enable the development described in the Schedule to this Notice to be carried out in accordance with the planning permission granted under Part III of the Act by the Council under local planning authority reference No 18/AP/1604 (outline) on 29 May 2020 and 21/AP/3794 (reserved matters) on 20 January 2022
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The first area of highway to be stopped up is in the London Borough of Southwark and can be described as an area which measures 49m2, is 12 34 metres wide at its widest point (between points 4 and 5 on the plan) and 6 metres long at its longest point
The second area of highway to be stopped up is in the London Borough of Southwark and can be described as an area which measures 63m2, is 15 91 metres long at its longest point (between points 7 and 8 on the plan) and 6 45 metres wide at its widest point
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2 Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs/road markings are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload in:
THE SCHEDULE ‘Application for the approval of reserved matters (Access, Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale) in relation to Canada Dock and land adjacent to zone D pursuant to hybrid planning permission ref 18/AP/1604 dated 29th May 2020, relating to the re development of Canada Dock, including the re grading and re planting of the SINC, construction of a new boardwalk, construction of steps and accessible slopes along the southern edge and associated public realm, informal play space and landscape improvements ’
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2 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) Cluny Place, at it’s junction with Bermondsey Street (b) Southwark Park Road between Reverdy Road and Longley Street (c) Spa Road, between Alscot Road and Grange Road (d) Tabard Street, cycle route and carriageway located outside and opposite 11 Tabard Street to it’s junction with Long Lane and Long Lane to Borough High Street (e) Tanner Street 20m either side of bridge (f) Park Street, between Stoney Street to No’s 12 Park Street (carriageway and cycle lane)
The effects of the (Prescribed routes) Traffic Order are to: (a) revoke and remove an existing fire gate and existing pedal cycle gaps in LIVERPOOL GROVE, and the vehicle prohibitions associated with those features; and (b) provide a no motor vehicles restriction in that part of LIVERPOOL GROVE which lies between its junction with Walworth Road and a point 66m north east of that junction (exemptions provided for emergency services vehicles at both points of the part road closure, and further exemptions provided for vehicles travelling in a north westerly or south westerly direction in Liverpool Grove which are used for road maintenance or cleansing purposes, and refuse collection)
The effects of the (Charged for parking places) Order are in LIVERPOOL GROVE within Controlled Parking Zone 'M2 , to: (a) remove a total of 109 5m shared use' parking places, on both sides (north east of its junction with Walworth Road) and north east side o/s St Peter’s Church; and (b) install 7 permit holders’ only parking places north east side o/s St Peter’s Church standing at an angle of 90° to the kerb (4 5m in length and 2m in width) 3
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Surrey CCC interim Head Coach Gareth Batty said: “There have been positives from the competition. It hasn’t translated into too many wins, which is a disappointment, but we’ve brought in four academy players to register as pros and had a few good performances from senior players.“Overall it is a development competition and we have developed a few players really well, including developing leadership skills in Ben Geddes, who has led very well. “There has been a good bond among the players and there have been some games where we have been in contention when we had no right to believe we could win, so we have to take some positives from it.”
Surr EY ’ S YO ung side saw their Royal london one day Cup campaign come to an end after slipping to defeat against an experienced nottinghamshire side. With Gareth Batty’s side missing fourteen regular first teamers because of The Hundred, this year’s competition saw plenty of opportunities for the club’s next generation of talent. It was another fine performance from all-rounder Tom Lawes that headlined Surrey’s efforts in the East Midlands, his 75 from 63 balls accounting for a large part of the 181 posted. This was never going to be enough though, with a Nottinghamshire side that featured former England Test Match opener Haseeb Hameed racing to victory with 20 overs to spare. Whilst Surrey end their fifty over campaign in seventh place in Group A and out of the reckoning for a quarter final spot, young players including batters Ben Geddes, Nico Reifer and Ryan Patel have all done enough to suggest they can continue to play a role at first team level goingThereforward.have also been debut opportunities for Academy spinner Yousef Majid, who took nine wickets this season, and batter Sheridon Gumbs who blasted a double century for Surrey U18s to earn his promotion and capitalised with an excellent 66 against Somerset last week.After a short break, Surrey will now turn to the vital business of a securing their first County Championship crown since 2018. The return to four-day action will come with a trip to Northampton, starting on Monday September 12th, before a crucial match with Yorkshire at The Kia Oval starting on Tuesday September 20th and a season ending visit to Manchester to play Lancashire, starting on Monday September 26th.
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Surrey’s side for those matches will likely feature England stars Rory Burns, Ben Foakes, Sam Curran and Ollie Pope, returning internationals Hashim Amla and Kemar Roach and bowling attack bolstered by the likes of Dan Worrall and Jordan Clark. With The Kia Oval side currently sixteen points clear at the top of the table, three wins will be enough to see the title return to south London, whilst any slip ups from contenders Hampshire and Lancashire, could make Surrey’s life even easier. All matches will be available to watch for free live on YouTube.
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The Lions managed just one shot on target at Carrow Road Sky BEt chaMPiOnShiP Norwich - 2 Sargent 50’, 75’ Millwall - 0 date: Friday 19 August 2022 attendance: 26,214 referee: Robert Jones Man of the match: Josh Sargent By Alex Jones alexj@southwarknews.co.uk
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Having started terribly against Sheffield United, Coventry and Swansea, the Lions looked surprisingly confident. They controlled large spells of the first half, spending significant time on the ball and threatening in the final third. The best chance of the opening stages came when Kieran Dowell’s lacklustre effort bobbled wide. Perhaps the players suddenly realised where they were and who they were playing as the panic started to creep in. Josh Sargent picked up a loose ball on the 18th minute and ran towards the box before being brought down by George Saville, who picked up a yellow card and was lucky to not give away a penalty. Marcelino Núñez stepped up to take the free-kick, hoping to recreate his astonishing effort away at Hull City the previous weekend, but he hit the wall.This looked to motivate Millwall, who then started to threaten the Norwich goal. Like he did against Swansea, Tyler Burey worked incredibly hard to set up chances for George Honeyman and Benik Afobe, but both fired over the crossbar from close range, sending the sides into the half-time break at 0-0. It looked like the visitors would take the lead just after the restart when a long-ball from Ryan Leonard fortuitously landed at the feet of Afobe. The striker was played through oneon-one, but was dispossessed by Grant Hanley before he could take his shot. It was an ominous sign, and it quickly became clear that if Millwall wouldn’t take their chances, Norwich would make them pay. Dowell was given too much space to set up Sargent, who was played into the box with a neat one-two that allowed him to slot the ball past Bartosz Białkowski after 50 minutes. This totally deflated the Lions, who needed a spark of life from the bench as Norwich pushed forward for a second goal. Gary Rowett rolled the dice with a triple substitution on the 70th minute, but ultimately the change had the reverse effect. The Canaries’ second goal came from a Millwall long throw-in, which the hosts cleared with ease. Sargent broke down the left flank, shrugging off Scott Malone and Danny McNamara in a controversial fashion, before curling the ball past Białkowski to seal the win with fifteen minutes to play to seal the win.Afrenetic, end-to-end finale ensued, but ultimately it wasn’t enough to help Millwall get back into the game. The Lions can feel frustrated by the way Norwich’s second goal played out, but the reality is that they were beaten by the better team yet again. Despite an improved performance, Millwall’s search for an away win continues. They only have two more games on the road before the September international break, travelling to Burnley and Sunderland. norwich: 4-3-3: Krul; Aarons, Omobamidele, Hanley, McLean; Dowell (Ramsey 78), Gibbs, Núñez; Sinani, Sargent (Pukki 86), Hernández (Cantwell 78) Millwall: 5-2-1-2: Białkowski; McNamara (Cooper 86), Leonard, Hutchinson, Wallace, Malone; Mitchell (Shackleton 70), Saville; Honeyman (Flemming 70); Burey (Voglsammer 70), Afobe Millwall improve but winless away run continues beaten by the better team
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By Alex Jones at carrow Road alexj@southwarknews.co.uk a t R ip to Carrow Road is a nightmare for any side who struggle away from home. Millwall are certainly one of those teams, even though they salvaged a stunning point from the jaws of defeat at Swansea 72 hours earlier. But after putting everything into their 2-2 draw in South Wales, the Lions had to travel from their most westerly away day to their most easterly one to face one of the promotion favourites. The odds echoed the pre-match state of play. Norwich, while renowned for being a dominant giant in the Championship, had struggled at the start of the season. In fact, they sat below Millwall in the Championship table, something which would’ve looked understandable to the neutral in the first half of the game.
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ReadinG WeRe supposed to be nailed on for relegation. The Royals were the bookies favourites to drop down to League One after avoiding a bottom-three finish by the skin of their teeth last season. Financial woes still plague them, they’ve lost a number of key players from their squad and doubts were cast as to whether Paul Ince was capable of managing a club at this level. So far this season, they’ve proved everyone wrong. Despite a shaky start to the campaign, Reading sit third in the Championship on goal difference and will visit The Den on the back of consecutive wins against two of the promotion favourites. Ince’s men secured an impressive 3-0 victory at home to Blackburn Rovers before beating Chris Wilder’s Middlesbrough at the Madejski Stadium just four days later. It shows that the Royals aren’t just here to make up the numbers, and that they’ll be a threat to any side in the division. Much like Millwall, their Achilles heel seems to be their away form. Reading have lost both of their league matches on the road so far this season against direct rivals for relegation in Blackpool and RotherhamThankfullyUnited.forthe Lions, they’ll be the home team this weekend, a welcome sight after a tough run of away fixtures. Gary Rowett’s men had to make a near 400-mile round trip to Swansea last Tuesday, snatching a stunning 2-2 draw thanks to two own-goals in stoppage time. Just 72 hours later, they travelled to the other end of the United Kingdom to play Norwich, falling to a 2-0 defeat in front of the Sky Sports cameras. It means that Millwall are still hunting for their first away win of the season, but will have a fantastic opportunity to get more points on the board ahead of a daunting midweek trip to Burnley at the end of the month. Both sides will head into the match on the back of a full week’s rest, albeit that the Lions have an extra day to recover due to their match against Norwich being moved back. It allows for the players to recover after an incredibly difficult week, one which has pushed Rowett’s thin squad to the brink. Things are starting to look a bit more positive, however. At Carrow Road, Zian Flemming played his first competitive minutes since the opening day of the season while Tom Bradshaw also returned to the bench, leaving Mason Bennett as the club’s only injury concern.
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Crucially, a number of players will feel rested too. New arrival Andreas Voglsammer may be given the nod to make his first start on Saturday afternoon, while a number of players who were rested for the defeat in Norfolk may return to the starting lineup. With that, however, comes pressure. Millwall’s start to the season has been mixed, but failure to beat Reading may cause some concern after a string of worrying performances. While it’s important to acknowledge that the Royals aren’t the pushover that everyone expected them to be, these are the kinds of matches that the Lions have to win if they’re to secure a top six spot at the end of the Winningseason.isn’t the only thing that matters this weekend though. Supporters will be desperate to see a convincing performance, with Millwall conceding two goals in each of their last four games. It’s uncharacteristic of a Rowett side, and something that will need to change if they’re to beat Reading and prove to the rest of the division that they have what it takes to qualify for the play-offs. Millwall McNamara, Honeyman; Millwall 17/20 12/5 16/5 meeting: Championship (March 5, 2022): Reading 0-1 Millwall (Cooper 37’) their fortress on the
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Supporters were concerned that McNamara’s head had been turned by the offer of higher wages from elsewhere, with Rowett leaving him out of the lineup for the opening-day win against Stoke City due to ongoing speculation. The defender was never worried about what was going on around him, however, instead trying to focus on his football while negotiations continued into the start of the season. “Whatever was going on with that side of things, it was all in the background. My aim was to come back in pre-season, keep fit, keep doing what I was doing and try to get something sorted with Millwall. “I’m just happy that it all got sorted and now I can focus on my football.”
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On Monday, August 15, it was announced that the 23-year-old had signed a newlong term deal with the Lions, killing any transfer rumours dead in the water and allowing him to finally focus on his football. “I’m obviously over the moon to get it done,” McNamara told the News. “It’s something that I’ve always wanted to get sorted and I’m glad to commit my long term future to the club. It’s time for me now to kick on again and hopefully have an even better season than I did last season.
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Two players that can certainly help to achieve that are Zian Flemming and Andreas Voglsammer, who were brought to The Den from Fortuna Sittard and Union Berlin respectively. While fans might not know a great deal about them, it’s clear that they’ve been brought in to help Millwall in the final third, something which McNamara believes they will be able to achieve.“They’re both great lads, they’ve settled in really well. It’s not easy to come in from another country and just walk into the changing room. They’re flying at the moment in training, I think they’ve shown what they’re capable of when they’ve come on in their “Hopefullygames.they can get their starts soon and show the fans what they’re really made of.”
On a personal level, McNamara isn’t looking to rack up a huge number of goals or assists. He simply wants to play regularly and at a consistent level, and hopes that his performances can help him secure a call-up to the Republic of Ireland national team ahead of Euro 2024. “That’s one of my main goals, that’d be class if I can get in the Ireland squad. I’ve just got to keep doing what I’m doing and try to get noticed by Stephen Kenny. Hopefully my dream can come true one day.”
The concerns that fans voiced about McNamara’s future were understandable, but perhaps also unnecessary given the fact that he too is a supporter of the club. He chuckles at the fact that some fans believe his value to be in the region of eight million pounds, but admits that the support online has given him comfort during a turbulent summer.“It’sgood that they’re saying things like that because it shows that you’re doing something right. If they weren’t saying things like that, I’d be concerned. The fans like me and I’m a Millwall fan, so it’s a pleasure to play in front of them every week.“Iknow how hard it is to play in front of Millwall fans, I’d personally say that they’re the hardest fans to play in front of. I’m just going to keep doing what I’m doing and hopefully I can push on again.”
Danny McNamara made his 60th Millwall appearance in Friday’s 2-0 defeat against Norwich City.
dAnnY mCnAmAr A has been at the centre of attention at millwall this summer. The right wing-back, who was voted as NewsAtDen’s Player of the Season for 2021-22, was subject to multiple bids from Championship rivals QPR after it was revealed that his contract was set to expire nextWhatsummer.ensued was a number of weeks of speculation, with Gary Rowett admitting that they had rejected all approaches for McNamara and offered him a new deal. “That ball is in his court”, the Millwall manager stated after their Carabao Cup defeat to Cambridge United. It wouldn’t be long until they got their answer.
“The gaffer brought in some top, top players. We’ve got a healthy squad and very good competition in every position now, and it’s only going to make our team better. It’s a real positive that we’ve got these players in and hopefully they can help us go in the right direction.”
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“Fortunately enough, I went on those loans and did really well. Gary Rowett showed real faith in me to call me back from my loan and played me in most of the games since I’ve come back. I can’t thank Millwall, and obviously the gaffer, enough for“Atthat.that age, if you’re not in and around the team, it’s key that you go out and play as many games as you can to show Millwall that you’re good enough to be in and around it. Fortunately enough, I did that, especially at St. Johnstone.” McNamara will be expected to be one of the first names on the team sheet now that his future has finally been confirmed. He believes that the Lions are finally ready to take the next step by qualifying for the play-offs and competing for a place in next season’s Premier League. “I’d say so, yeah. It’s something that we think is achievable, we’re all working hard for it, it’s what we want to do this season. Hopefully we can achieve our goals.
The whole saga shows just how important McNamara is to Millwall, and it shows how far he’s come in such a short space of time. As recently as 2021, he was playing at Scottish Premiership side St. Johnstone in the fifth loan spell of his career. Despite being on the fringes of the first-team picture, he never gave up on his aspiration of playing in the Championship with his boyhood club. “You always have beliefs as a player,” McNamara explained. “I knew what I was capable of and it was just down to me to prove it. By going on loan to other clubs, it all helped me massively. Probably without those loans, I wouldn’t be here where I am now.
“I was always going to get it done. I just think that, like a lot of things in football, it takes time and it was just a case of getting a few things right and then getting it done. “My whole family are Millwall fans as well, so they were delighted for me and over the moon as well.”
“We’re five games in, we can’t look at what’s happening in May, we have to look at what’s happening now. “We’ve had a solid start. The home form is good and we need to maintain that, then it’s about picking up points away from home and see where that takes us.”
“In an ideal world, every manager wants a whole squad completed by the time they get back for preseason,” Rowett told the News . “But here we are a week away from the end of the transfer window and ultimately we’re still searching for one or two players.”
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“With the start we’ve had, if you compare it to previous seasons I don’t know where it would sit, but I bet it wouldn’t be far away. I think we started better than we did last season and what we’ve got to do now is kick on for the next six games, with four of them at home, and make sure we continue to get good results at The Den.”Two new signings, George Honeyman and Charlie Cresswell, have already scored their first Millwall goals, while the likes of Zian Flemming, Jamie Shackleton and Andreas Voglsammer have already impressed fans with their encouraging performances.
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Regardless of that, unlike many of his teammates, Saville doesn’t like setting targets for the end of the season. Instead, he’s focused on what Millwall can achieve now rather than in nine months’ time.
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The Chelsea academy graduate has played for five different clubs throughout his career, so he knows exactly what the transfer window is like. He’s been impressed by the Lions’ business so far this summer, saying that the new signings have “given us a lift”. “They’re good lads off the pitch as well,” he adds. “That’s important, especially at a club like Millwall. “We’ve helped them settle in and hopefully we can really get going.” One thing that the club have tried hard to do this summer is to lower the average age of the team, instead investing in young, hungry players who are determined to further their careers by taking Millwall to the next level, which in this case is the Premier League.“Ithink we’ve got a good balance now. We’ve been known to have an older group in general, and I don’t think we’ve got a young squad, but I don’t think we’ve got an old one either. We’ve got a good blend of age and“Theyouth.new lads like Shacks [Shackleton] and Cressy [Cresswell] have come in, Zian [Flemming] is young as well, then you’ve got the likes of Billy [Mitchell] and Danny McNamara. But you’ve still got the older players, the experienced lads like me, Coops [Cooper], Hutch [Hutchinson] and Scott Malone.”
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While Rowett is keen to sign more players before deadline day on Wednesday night, he admits that he’s happy with his squad in general and the way that they’ve begun their season as they look to take the next step by securing a top-six finish.
By Alex Jones alexj@southwarknews.co.uk MillWall boss Gary Rowett believes that his side’s early transfer business has helped them make a fast start to the Championship season
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The Lions signed five of their seven summer additions before the start of the league campaign, only adding Connal Trueman and Andreas Voglsammer after their opening-day victory against Stoke City.
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“That’s just the nature of it. You’ve got to roll with the punches because you can’t always have your squad in place. But I still think we’re bringing the squad together. We’ve got quite a lot of players that haven’t been here for a long time, and it takes a little bit of time to bed those players in.
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GeoRGe saville has been in and out of millwall’s starting lineup this season. The midfielder has started in three of the Lions’ six games in all competitions so far this season, scoring a late winner against Coventry City in their second home match of theHecampaign.picksup on this individual moment, telling the News that he was “so happy to put a smile on the fans’ faces by scoring” ahead of a gruelling week of travel. Despite his impressive cameo against the Sky Blues, he was kept on the bench against Swansea City before being brought back into the XI to face Norwich City on Friday night.“It’s competition, obviously,” he explains. “The manager picks the team and puts the players out that he wants to put out. All I can do is control what I can control, I can’t rely on other people. “For me, I just need to do well when I’m called upon. I feel like I’ve done that this season so far, and I started in the last game. Hopefully now I can start building a bit of momentum and get back into the regular starting lineup.”Thatcompetition isn’t daunting for Saville, however, a player with 10 full seasons of Championship experience under his belt at just 29 years of age. He admits it’s what Millwall need in order to compete at the top end of the division.“It’sa long season as well, 46 games. It’s a gruelling season in the Championship, playing Saturdays and Tuesdays. It’s good for us, obviously you don’t want to come out of the team but it’s good for the manager to be able to rotate when he needs to and have fresh legs when he needs to in such a busy schedule.”
George Saville is hoping to nail down a spot in the starting lineup
Every year there’s a new rule or a new interpretation of an old rule and I think the players and the managers actually find it very difficult to understand what’s what anymore. That’s the frustration sometimes. “Even in the fifth game of the season, I don’t know what acceptable contact really is or what’s allowed.” One potential solution would be to introduce a video assistant referee (VAR) into the Championship, although this proposition has divided fans and
Rowett was able to share positive news regarding the youngster’s recovery, but admitted that the knock had derailed plans for him to head out on loan this summer.
“We’ll assess it as we go along, but it’s likely that he’ll stay here until January and then we’ll reassess when he’s fit and back playing. He’s been really unfortunate.”TheLions have struggled with significant injury problems for a number of months and they’ve been made to pay the price for operating on a relatively small squad. However, Mason Bennett [hamstring] is the only first-team player on the sidelines at the moment, giving Rowett a number of options to choose from as the club heads into an exceedingly busy period of Championship fixtures.
“I don’t know how you do it, but I think it’s only a matter of time until it comes into the league.”
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ExcluSivE By Alex Jones alexj@southwarknews.co.uk MillWall boss Gary Rowett has provided an update on nana boateng’s recovery - saying he is making good progress. Boateng, 19, was first brought into the Lions’ matchday squad in December 2021 before making his senior debut off the bench a few days later in a 2-1 defeat at home to Crystal Palace in the FA Cup. However, the forward picked up an ankle ligament injury back in March, ruling him out for the remainder of the campaign just as he was beginning to work his way into the first-team squad.
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g A rY rOWETT has been left fuming after a number of refereeing decisions have gone against the Lions in recent weeks. The Millwall boss highlighted a foul in Sheffield United’s first goal and Norwich City’s second goal during respective away defeats against the two clubs. He also pointed out that his side should’ve had “at least one penalty” in a 2-2 draw against Swansea City.Although he remains frustrated by the incidents, he’s been keen to jump to the defence of the officials that made decisions that he believes to be wrong.“Firstly, we can’t expect referees to get every decision right,” Rowett told the News. “We can’t expect complete consistency because they’re people, they’re human beings. “I think the frustrating thing is that sometimes there’s a new directive around allowing more physical contact, and we understand that. But for every goal that it gets let go, two minutes later a foul with even less contact gets blown up. It’s those frustrations “It’s particularly for our type of team. I think we’re a physical team, there’s a lot more teams that are a little bit more technical than us, and it does feel that if you’re physical, you don’t quite get the same sort of decisions at times. “I don’t blame anyone, it’s just the inconsistencies that have been there with football in general. I don’t think it helps when we keep changing things.
pundits alike. Rowett, however, is in favour of bringing the technology into the second tier given how much is at stake in the division.
“Nana is making good progress from his injury,” the Millwall boss told the News. “He came out of a boot a while ago, he’s working hard now and I think he’s back out on the grass. “He’s a good young player, he’s done really well for us. We were hoping to get him out on loan this season, but that might be difficult before this window because of his injury.
Gary Rowett is in favour of introducing VAR in the Championship
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“I would personally. I know it’s difficult and mistakes still happen with VAR because there’s a real person that’s making the decisions, so you’re still going to get variations. “I think the biggest thing for me is that the Championship is massive. The money in the Championship is huge, the investment from owners, especially our owner. He’s invested millions of pounds into the club and you want to see the right result.
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