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Lewisham youth charity wins top prize at London New Year’s Day Parade

Admin — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 12:13:23 +0000

A Lewisham-based charity won first place at the London New Year’s Day Parade, earning a £15,000 prize to support its work with young people, writes Callum Smyth… Urban Synergy, which helps 30,000 young people annually through mentorship, skills training, and work experience programs, plans to use the prize money to further its mission of reaching […]

The Producers is a musical that stands out for great comic writing and a performance that is near flawless

Admin — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 11:18:34 +0000

A musical satire about musicals, at the centre of which is a musical love letter to Adolf Hitler is not the first show that would come to mind in the midsts of the festive season, writes Christopher Peacock… However, at the Menier Chocolate Factory, Patrick Marber directs a new production of The Producers. The classic […]

Tunnels used by Londoners to shelter in during the Blitz set to become new attraction with James Bond-themed exhibitions

Admin — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 16:39:24 +0000

Historic tunnels beneath the City of London and Camden are a step closer to becoming the capital’s latest ‘cultural destination’, with James Bond-themed exhibitions among the experiences in the pipeline, writes Ben Lynch The City of London Corporation on Tuesday June 11 approved plans to reimagine the Kingsway Tunnels, which run under High Holborn and […]

Relocation to the UK, moving at speed with valuable legal advice

Admin — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 07:45:00 +0000

Migration is an important element of growth; it helps UK businesses to become more competitive, whether we are bringing in skilled workers, entrepreneurs, investors or those looking to study in the UK. The UK remains one of the greatest places to live, bringing diversity, rich culture, and high-quality life, making it a very popular destination […]

Happy Mother’s Day – readers’ messages to their mum

Admin — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 12:32:00 +0000

To my lovely Helena, thank you for hugging me, taking care of me and squeezing me every night. You’re my best friend, mum and superhero.Love Flopsy “To Barbara H, thank you for being a brilliant mum to our beautiful daughter Helena (5).Love you always Richard” Lauren Baker. Happy Mother’s Day. Have A Lovely Day. Love […]

Comment: ‘Quick-fix’ to knife crime is no real solution

Admin — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 12:27:47 +0000

Knife crime in Southwark, and nationally, is on the rise. But the ‘quick-fix’ solutions touted by the government are unlikely to be the solution. Despite the looming general election, both the Conservatives and the Labour opposition have yet to set out their long-term visions for fixing the innumerable crises facing the UK. The same, however, […]

Comment: The Peckham town centre saga could be entering its final act

Admin — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 16:19:23 +0000

The battle for Peckham’s soul has been ongoing for over fifteen years now. Is the saga now approaching its final act? The site encompassing the Aylesham Shopping Centre has been earmarked for redevelopment since 2016. But since at least 2008, local residents and campaigners have been discussing what the vision for Peckham’s town centre should […]

Get vaccinated and get winter strong

Admin — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 16:30:34 +0000

If you have certain health conditions, you’re pregnant or aged 65 and over, you could be eligible for free flu and COVID-19 jabs to keep you protected and reduce your risk of getting seriously ill this winter. Children aged two or three (on 31 August 2023) can receive a free flu vaccine (nasal spray) at […]

At speed, manage your law firm with a legal case management software

Admin — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 15:10:29 +0000

We now live in a world where digital transformation is becoming the norm, and businesses such as law firms are looking at how they can reduce costs, whilst improving on productivity. Technology is now part of a business strategy, which helps improve customer delivery at speed. A Legal CRM can truly help firms deliver better. […]

‘Thankfully police numbers are slowly going up’, writes Helen Hayes

Admin — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 08:30:02 +0000

My constituency of Dulwich and West Norwood was the area hardest hit across the whole of London when Boris Johnson was the Mayor of London and chose to shut down multiple police stations across London, but particularly in Southeast London. We lost the East Dulwich police station on Lordship Lane, as well as the surrounding […]