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Around 30 firefighters and five fire engines were called to Dorset Road just after midnight. The fire was in a first-floor maisonette of an 11-storey residential block, where part of the flat was damaged. Firefighters found a man inside the property, but he was declared dead at the scene. Crews from Lambeth, Clapham, Peckham and Battersea fire stations attended. The fire was brought under control by 1.27am. The cause of the fire is being investigated by the London Fire Brigade and the Metropolitan Police. Source link

Janiv Patel has already completed 10 of the 11 London Underground lines on foot, raising more than £18,000 so far for the British Heart Foundation. He hopes to reach his £20,000 target with his final walk. Smiles at Stratford Station as walkers mark progress on the Tube challenge (Image: justgiving.com/janivpatel) Mr Patel said: “Any donations to this worthy cause are hugely appreciated.” The challenge began in 2016 when he walked the length of the Central Line, covering 49 stations in 23 hours and 49 minutes. Since then, he has completed a different line each year, including the Circle, Jubilee, Northern, and…

The one-day festival will take place from 10am on Saturday, September 6, and will feature local cafes, restaurants, bars, and food retailers along Upper Richmond Road West and Sheen Lane, SW14. These establishments will offer a variety of options, from free tasters to dishes and drinks priced at no more than £5. Craft on tap and community vibes at Micro Beers in East Sheen (Image: @Microbeers) The event aims to showcase the culinary diversity of the area and foster community spirit. It is free to attend, but pre-registration is required to obtain a map of participating businesses. Stacks of fluffy…

Partou Rosendale Road Day Nursery and Pre-school in Rosendale Road, Dulwich, was given the rating following the recent inspection. The nursery, registered in 2006, provides childcare and early years education to families in Dulwich from All Saints Church. The Ofsted report praised the nursery’s “fantastic” team and “welcoming and inclusive” environment. Inspectors highlight children’s progress and love of reading at nursery (Image: Partou Rosendale Road Day Nursery and Pre-school) Inspectors found that the children were “settled, confident and content” at the nursery. Parents also spoke positively about the nursery, saying that their children enjoyed attending and had made good progress.…

Harry Aikines-Aryeetey is one of the contestants on the popular dance show this year. The 37-year-old is a former Olympian, multi-gold medal-winning Team GB sprinter, and now a star of the BBC’s rebooted Gladiators series. Harry, known by his Gladiators name “Nitro” was announced as the first celebrity contestant for the 2025 series. Harry was born in Carshalton to Ghanaian parents, and his Harry’s athletic journey began at a young age. At just 17 years old, he made history by becoming the first athlete to win gold medals in both the 100m and 200m at the World Youth Championships in 2005.…

A Freedom of Information (FOI) request submitted by YourLocalGuardian revealed how much money the local authority had made from school absence fines since the 2021-22 academic year. The data, which covers as far as mid-June 2025, shows Croydon Council has brought in £232,849 in total since 2021. In the 2021-22 academic year, the first full school year after pandemic restrictions eased, the council collected £28,829 from penalty notices. This more than doubled the following year, with £66,120 raised in 2022-23. The total fine income increased again in 2023-24 to £72,900, the highest amount recorded. Between September 2024 and June 2025,…

The Prince of Orange stood at 118 Lower Road from 1859, but it was the 1970s and ’80s when the pub truly found its stride. It features in writer Sam Cullen’s book London’s Lost Pubs, which tells the stories of more than 200 vanished watering holes across the capital. Cullen, who has made it his mission to record these places before their histories are forgotten, describes how the Prince of Orange became one of south east London’s best known jazz venues, attracting big names and dedicated audiences. Among the performers was pianist and TV presenter Jools Holland in his early…

The group, which has over 70 singers and regularly performs with professional orchestras and soloists, has appointed prize-winning conductor James Morley Potter to the role of Harlow Chorus musical director. James, who is also the precentor and director of music at Magdalene College, Cambridge, has a superb record of music making both at home and abroad and has put together an exciting and ambitious concert programme for the coming year, starting with Rossini’s Petite messe solennelle at St John’s Church in Epping on Saturday 1st November. James Morley Potter, who has been appointed as Harlow Chorus musical director (Image: Harlow…

The event will celebrate the newly refurbished Riverside Gardens and the opening of a new community space on Pier Road called 68. The fun day will take place on Saturday, August 30 from 11am to 3pm and will combine with the newly refurbished Riverside Gardens and the opening of a new community space at 68 Pier Road. There will be free face painting, food demonstrations, arts and crafts, and a bouncy castle at the event. There will also be gardening activities, led by volunteers from Friends of Riverside Gardens Erith, architectural walks, and a bird-watching tour. Councillor Munur, Bexley’s cabinet…