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Children at Lucas Vale Primary School

Lewisham primary schools trial free breakfast clubs

SHAPE demonstration for new council housing and an end to overdevelopment

WATCH: Southwark residents protest overdevelopment

Promotional image for “EastBenders,” a drag show inspired by EastEnders, featuring a group of drag performers dressed as iconic characters from the soap. The performers are styled in dramatic wigs, bold makeup, and glamorous outfits, each embodying different EastEnders personalities. The Clapham Grand, the show’s venue, is prominently featured at the bottom of the image, engulfed in fiery effects, adding a sense of drama and excitement.

EastEnders drag queen cabaret coming to Clapham for one night only

A vibrant promotional graphic for BFI Flare 2025, the LGBTQ+ film festival hosted by the British Film Institute. The text “BFI FLARE 2025” is displayed in a neon, glowing font over a stylized, colorful image of flowers and leaves with a pink and blue color scheme.

UK’s biggest LGBTQ+ film festival returns for 39th Year

An image of Victoria Keen on location

‘Sylvan Death Cafe’ brings conversation to Beckenham

Image depicting a court in some form

Outsourcing of Old Bailey cleaning jobs sparks job loss fears

Four people running through the park

Croydon Council starts new initiative to improve public health

Pie ‘n’ Mash Week helps keep Cockney tradition alive

Pie ‘n’ Mash Week celebrated East End traditions and urged the government to protect the iconic London dish. The event,

A picture of the broken windows at the cafe

Staff at South London charity shop broken into four times thanks community for support

Plans for tackling homelessness in Greenwich take shape

Dorchester Court in Herne Hill front view of buildings

Penthouses pose uncertainty for South London estate

An image of a policeman standing in the middle of the road

Fewer and fewer Londoners feel satifisfied with their local police

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WATCH: UK’s longest-running LGBTQ+ tennis group wants more diversity

The UK’s longest-running LGBTQ+ tennis group is approaching its 50th anniversary and looking to welcome even more diversity in the

Zara Everitt

Everitt eyeing maiden title with London Pulse

Twelve coaches set to take part in bespoke rugby programme this year

Emma Thacker with students from Preston Manor High School

London Mavericks announce new four-year partnership with Shawbrook Bank

Mikki Austin

Mikki Austin calls on fans to get behind new era of Netball Super League

The choir performing

WATCH: The Greenwich choir managing Parkinson’s with singing

A roulette wheel

The rise of underage gambling in the UK

A person putting in an IV

Endometriosis may be underdiagnosed, experts warn

Two cyclists on their bikes by Chelsea Embankment

London sees surge in bike use despite wider decline

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Pub in Camberwell attracts Florence + The Machine fans

People browsing the Book Swap at Deptford Literature Festival 2024.

“Literature is right here on our doorstep”: Deptford Literature Festival returns for its fourth year

Image shows a musician playing the piano and singing, whilst people are crowded cosily round on sofas watching the performance.

Performance and Parties at the Piehouse: Beloved Deptford community venue set for return next week

The Songs for Ukraine Chorus performing in front of an audience at Farm Street Catholic Church.

Ukraine choir mark war anniversary in Southwark Cathedral concert

Pie ‘n’ Mash Week helps keep Cockney tradition alive

Ground Meat or Mince

London’s vegetarians and vegans share views on lab-grown meat

Energy drinks

Millennials still reign supreme in energy drink consumption

Energy drinks

Millennials still reign supreme in energy drink consumption

Keir Starmer

The Londoners general election 2024 e-edition

Londoners Winter magazine including the situationship epidemic, women-only gyms and A Christmas Carol at The Old Vic

Two-year-old wins Clerkenwell photography competition

A photo of a empty tube car at night

Women working late feel unsafe commuting home

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