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By Issy Clarke

SOUTHWARK COUNCIL has hired a private security company to run a night-time patrol service across the borough in a bid to crack down on antisocial behaviour.

The patrols will run between 6pm and 2am seven nights a week and will see squads of around ten uniformed officers deployed to parts of the borough where crime and antisocial behaviour is the highest. The scheme, which is being operated by Kingdom Services Limited, a community focused security company, will run for an initial nine months and will complement the council’s existing Community Warden team of 32 officers. It comes as part of a broader crackdown on illegal activity by Southwark Council, which is also currently consulting on a policy

which would give council officers powers to fine people for engaging in antisocial behaviour. The borough also recently benefited from an uplift in the number of neighbourhood officers policing its streets, with new teams assigned to Peckham and Walworth by the Met last month. Councillor Natasha Ennin, Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Neighbourhoods at Southwark Council, said: “We know that feeling safe is just as important as being safe, and this new night-time patrol service will help deliver both. “By deploying teams where they are most needed, we’re making sure our communities feel supported and protected. Alongside our community wardens, the new service will bring extra reassurance and visibility, helping Southwark remain a safe place to live, work and visit.”

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Cllr Natasha Ennin with the new night patrol officers.

Number of homeless children in Southwark has soared by 77 per cent since 2020, report finds By Issy Clarke

CHILD HOMELESSNESS has risen by 77 per cent since 2020 in Southwark with 1 in 20 children in the borough now living in temporary accommodation, a report has found.

Between 2020 and 2024 the number of children in temporary accommodation in the borough went up from 1,900 to 3,500 children. It comes amid a crisis of affordable housing in London, with more than 19,000 families currently on the waiting list in Southwark for a new council home. Despite making up just 1 in 200 households nationally, Southwark accounts for 1 in 30 of all temporary accommodation households in England. Southwark Liberal Democrat opposition leader Cllr Victor Chamberlain described the figures as "shameful" and accused the local council of "allowing the problem to spiral out of control". A spokesperson for London Councils, which represents all 32 boroughs in the capital, said that "urgent government action" was needed to "tackle the fundamental factors behind homelessness. "This includes further work to boost

delivery of affordable housing in the capital." The report drew on interviews with parents, teachers and medical experts, highlighting the harms experienced by children in temporary accommodation, including mental health problems, malnutrition, and difficulties in school. Despite the existence of legal duties for local authorities to protect children in temporary accommodation, the report claimed that vulnerable children are falling through gaps in services, with a lack of communication between schools, the health and social care system meaning key information about their welfare is being missed. Hollie Wright a researcher at the New Economics Foundation which authored the report, said local authorities were failing to fulfil their legal duties to protect children. “The damage living in temporary accommodation inflicts on children’s physical and mental wellbeing is welldocumented," she said. "But this harm is further exacerbated when services are stuck operating in silos and legal duties to protect children are not meaningfully fulfilled. Cash-strapped local councils are struggling to meet the housing needs of families. We need intervention from national government to deal with this crisis.

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"But in the meantime, there are steps that local authorities like Southwark can take to protect children in temporary accommodation.” The report called on Southwark Council to implement a “duty to communicate”, which would mean services like housing, health and social care would have to communicate when placing children in temporary accommodation. This would also involve a dedicated role or team in local authorities to provide families with a single point of contact when navigating temporary accommodation. Southwark Council is set to spend £37.2 million on temporary accommodation this year. The spokesperson for London Councils said it estimated that boroughs collectively spend £4m every day on temporary accommodation for 183,000 homeless people, "which is a key challenge to their financial stability". Cllr Victor Chamberlain, Leader of Southwark Liberal Democrats said: “These figures should shame Labour. Southwark has one of the highest rates of child homelessness in the country, with thousands of children growing up in unsuitable, unstable housing. The consequences for their health, education and wellbeing are

devastating and long-lasting. "No child should be without a safe, secure home — yet Labour has allowed this crisis to spiral out of control. Under Labour’s watch schools are closing in droves. In my ward Labour approved a luxury development of 900 homes with just 17% genuinely affordable homes and 12% family homes – they’re not looking after families. "We strongly endorse the New Economics Foundation’s call for a dedicated Temporary Accommodation Family Support Coordinator to ensure children don’t fall through the cracks. Southwark Council must adopt this idea without delay. "We have also asked the Overview and Scrutiny Committee to review this report in full so that councillors, officers and partners face up to the scale of the crisis and put families and children first. Southwark Council was approached for comment.

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FAMILY OF LOST BERMONDSEY WWII HERO COME FORWARD 80 YEARS AFTER HE WAS SHOT DOWN EXCLUSIVE

Pilots of D Flight 1 PRU relax in the summer of 1941. L to R Michael ‘Babe’ Suckling (killed July 41), unknown, Greenhill (became a Prisoner of War), Watts, Jimmy Swift (killed September 1941), Sgt Perrot – Peter Arnold collection colourised by RJM

By Evie Flynn THE FAMILY of a Bermondseyborn WWII reconnaissance photographer - one of the ‘Southwark Four’ who never returned - has finally been traced after a public appeal.

William Arthur “Bill” Fisher was one of four young men from Southwark who joined the RAF’s secret Photographic Reconnaissance Unit (PRU), who flew behind enemy lines in unarmoured Spitfires to snap clandestine photos of Nazi operators. Last year, we appealed for information about the ‘Southwark Four’- Frederick Legon, William Fisher, Frederick James and Lesley Baker, who all served in the PRU. The boys were from Walworth, Bermondsey and Blackfriars. The PRU, formed on 24 September 1939, operated highly dangerous, photographic reconnaissance operations and captured nearly 26 million images of enemy operations throughout the war. The intelligence the PRU provided was used in the Cabinet War Rooms underneath the treasury and was instrumental in the planning of major operations such as D-Day and locating the site of the V1 and V2 rocket launching site at Peenemünde. They also had one of the lowest survival rates of the war - with a death rate of nearly fifty percent. Last year, Neil Coyle, MP for Bermondsey and Old Southwark, wrote to everyone in the constituency who shared the same last name as the pilots. However, the search was unsuccessful. That was until Brenda Welch, niece of William (Bill) Fisher got in touch with us. Brenda, now 87, last saw Bill when she was just three-years-old in April 1941, at her home in Worthing, West Sussex.

WILLIAM FISHER – STILL LISTED AS MISSING IN ACTION:

William Arthur Fisher was born in Bermondsey, the son of Arthur and Phyllis Fisher. Brenda explains that Bill grew up at 3 Banyard Road, just off Southwark Park. Bill had one sister, Brenda’s mother, Connie, born in 1912 and one brother, Edward, born in 1928. Bill went to Keeton Road school, which would later be used during the Blitz as shelter and was bombed in September 1940. It is currently home to Charter School Bermondsey. Brenda still has a school report of Bill’s from Keeton Road, which described him as “a most willing and trustworthy pupil showcasing considerable intelligence.” After leaving Keeton Road School, Bill had an apprenticeship as a photolithographer with Amalgamated Press, which he completed in 1935. Brenda’s family have described Bill as “a keen boy scout as a lad and always a keen photographer.” He was selected to train as an RAF Photographer and was posted in Africa and was responsible for the camera operation on the RAF Beaufighter aircraft used in desert conditions.

The grave of Frederick Vernon Legon in Verdun-sur-Meuse.

On 6 April 1942, William and his pilot took off from RAF Maaten Bagush in Egypt for a reconnaissance of Crete. They were intercepted by Ltn Wilhelm Schieter of 7./JG27 who shot down Williams’ unarmed aircraft with the loss of both crewmen. William is still missing in action to this day. “I have a vivid memory of him the last time he was with us all at Easter 1941, probably because he brought my sister and me Easter eggs in china egg cups,” Brenda says. “My egg cup was shaped like an elephant and is still a treasured possession!” When Brenda was still a child, her family moved to New Zealand in the 1950s, and she has returned to London numerous times, although doubts she will be able to come again.

THE OTHER LOCAL HEROES:

The search is still on for families of the other three Southwark men: Frederick Legon, Frederick James and Lesley Baker.

FREDERICK LEGON:

Frederick Vernon Legon was born in St Olave's, Bermondsey, the son of Albert and Martha Legon. On April 10, 1944, Fred and his navigator F/o John Swann took off from RAF Benson to

photograph Friedrichshafen, a German city on the borders with Austria and Switzerland. The crew were met by several German fighter planes, which shot down Fred’s unarmed Mosquito. Fred, aged just 24, sadly perished and is buried in Verdunsur-Meuse.

William (Bill) Fisher in his RAF Uniform. Supplied by Brenda Welch.

FREDERICK JAMES:

Frederick Edward James was born in St. Mary Newington, Southwark, served in the PRU during the war, and is believed to have survived the war - but little is known about his post-war life.

LESLEY BAKER:

Lesley Bernard Baker was born in Walworth, and is known to have served in the PRU, but little else is currently know about his wartime service, or post-war life.

MEMORIALISATION:

The Spitfire AA810 have been leading a campaign since 2019 to put the achievements of the PRU on the map and see a physical memorial erected in London. MPs also called for a permanent memorial, including 75 Conservatives, 50 from Labour, and others from the Lib Dems, DUP, SNP, Plaid Cymru and Alliance.

A Reconnaissance Spitﬁre pilot watches on as groundcrew load a reconnaissance camera into his Spitﬁre at RAF Benson. (Public source colourised by Colour by RJM)

In May 2024, Neil Coyle MP urged the Commons to commemorate the PRU: “The RAF’s Photographic Reconnaissance Units has never been recognised for its contribution to allied success.” He urged colleagues to debate “the ongoing need for formal recognition of the PRU and its

courageous crews”. The site for the memorial has been secured ‘in principle’ and will be outside the entrance to the Churchill War Rooms, underneath the Treasury. The campaign is currently in the planning and design stages.

6 NEWS © British Land

Roger Madlin photo from British Land website

EXCLUSIVE By Issy Clarke THE CANADA Water Masterplan has ‘stalled’ according to the head of the project for British Land, claiming new planning laws and affordable housing policies have left the developer struggling to turn a profit.

Construction work has shuddered to a halt because of mounting of bureaucracy, including building safety regulations and affordable housing policies, the head of the project for British Land Roger Madlin recently told a podcast. Asked about the impact of new building laws on the Canada Water development, Mr Madlin told the Professional Practice Podcast last month they had “stopped it entirely". British Land is the developer behind the £4 billion regeneration of Canada Water, which includes a new town centre, more than 3,000 homes, 40 new buildings, and three clusters of high-rise towers. Planning permission for the Masterplan was granted in 2020, which included a promise to provide 35 per cent affordable housing. So far, 79 affordable homes have been completed on the site, as well as the new Canada Water Leisure Centre, which is set to open on September 1. But in January, the developer slammed on the brakes, appealing to the council for permission drastically to alter the original application. Unveiling plans collectively to add 70 storeys to buildings across the site, British Land said it had been left with no choice, due to new laws requiring buildings higher than six storeys to have at least two staircases. A decision will now be made by Southwark Council on whether to wave through the changes, which likely will not be before Christmas at the earliest. Worryingly, the developer also cast doubt on whether its original promise of 35 per cent affordable housing would be reached, stating it hoped to provide more low-cost homes above the "10 per cent that is currently viable".

SAFETY REGULATIONS HAVE 'GONE TOO FAR TRYING TO REDUCE RISK’

Mr Madlin took aim at the Building Safety Act 2022, legislation developed in the aftermath of the devastating Grenfell Tower fire, which claimed 72 lives in 2017. “The building industry needed better regulation, better inspection,” said Mr Madlin. “But some people, myself included, would suggest we have gone too far in trying to reduce the risk.” "We're currently in conversation with Southwark Council about how we can make the economics work," he went

CANADA WATER MASTERPLAN HAS 'STALLED' SAYS HEAD OF DEVELOPMENT AT BRITISH LAND on, referring to the Section 73 notice submitted by British Land to change the planning application to comply with the new regulations. Asked if he felt private developers had been “raided” in recent years in relation to new construction requirements, Mr Madlin said: “They’ve just stopped developing. “If it doesn’t make enough money, we’re not going to do it. It’s not that we’re going to do it for a lesser profit - we’re not going to make any profit. The risks are huge now with the Building Safety Act.” Comparing Canada Water to the redevelopment of King’s Cross by British Land ten years ago, Mr Madlin said the volume of documentation had “doubled”. “There are many hundreds of guidance notes, policy documents we had to comply with. Some were overlapping, some contradictory, some duplications. And you ask yourself – what are we getting better? I would argue nothing.” “The problem is that the Building Safety Regulator is working too slowly. It needs to pick up pace,” said local MP Neil Coyle when asked whether he agreed that the government's planning system was stifling development. He continued that parts of the planning system were “nonsense and misused”. “We had a social housing development blocked in Southwark because the box wasn’t ticked to show that a floodplain assessment had been done on those homes. The assessment had been done legally, but the box hadn’t been ticked. It is really frustrating.” Asked if he felt the developer had a point regarding the volume of planning paperwork Jerry Flynn, a spokesperson for the 35 per cent housing campaign group, said: “No one likes the paperwork

involved in planning applications, but it's only right that these major developments are properly examined. “Developers could also make their own lives a bit easier by making proposals that better met the needs of the communities they affect. Reducing the amount of affordable housing the way British Land have done on Canada Water is bound to generate even more paperwork, but that is their choice.”

'ONLY 8 PER CENT OF HOUSEHOLDS IN SOUTHWARK CAN AFFORD THESE HOMES'

In comments appearing to suggest the developer could roll back on its earlier promise of 35 per cent affordable housing, Mr Madlin said developers “just cannot deliver [that subsidy] in places where you’re building six storeys and above any more.” In a report published in January, British Land said it hoped to be able to “increase the level of affordable homes above the currently viable 10 per cent"; well below its earlier promise of 35 per cent when the scheme was approved in 2020. Referring to the loss of profit generated when developers build homes for social rent, Mr Madlin claimed affordable housing required “somewhere between a £300,000 and £400,000 subsidy – that is taking away from a profit that developers don’t think they are going to make.” He said that land on the Canada Water site cost an average £150 per square foot – rising to as much as £900 once the cost of infrastructure, the Community Infrastructure Levy and Southwark Council’s 35 per cent minimum of affordable housing had been taken into account. Translated into the cost of an average two-bedroom flat, that would

work out at roughly £720,000 market value pre-profit. Mr Madlin continued that he “really did not want to build apartments that no one can afford,” but said the planning system had left developers facing little choice. "We haven't got access to that data, so we can't refute what he is saying," said Mr. Flynn, but questioned whether it was "right for developers like British Land to push rising building costs back onto the local community, by denying them affordable housing. "Berkeley Homes are trying the same thing on the Aylesham development in Peckham. Southwark Council must stick to its guns and insist on 35 per cent affordable housing; this is already lower than their 50 per cent strategic target." Southwark Council’s planning laws state that new developments must contain 35 per cent affordable housing at a minium, which includes the cheapest social rent housing and homes set at intermediate rents (between social and market costs). But recently there have been instances of major developers stating that their schemes will only be profitable with less than that. In December last year, Berkeley Homes, the developer behind the demolition of the Aylesham Centre in Peckham, slashed the proportion of affordable housing on the site from 35 to 12 per cent. Like British Land, the developer said the revised plans were due to “rising costs, exacerbated by the length of the planning process”.

CURRENT SYSTEM IS A 'REAL MESS' FOR DEVELOPERS AND LOCAL PEOPLE

One area where British Land and the 35 per cent campaign would find common

cause for agreement is that the system as it stands is fundamentally broken. “The system we have at the moment means developers are always going to have a ready reason to refuse affordable housing," said Jerry Flynn. "Either we have to stop relying on them or insist more strongly that they build what they have promised. “What is happening at the moment is the developer is pushing their woes back onto the local community, saying: ‘our costs are going up so you are going to get less affordable housing'." "It's a real mess," said Mr Madlin, referring to the effect of the planning system on Britain's supply of affordable housing. "People just need to remember where we were, not 50 years ago – not Homes for Heroes, not New Towns. Where we were 20 years ago. It’s not surprising when you look at what has happened why we are just not able to build affordable homes in London." MP Coyle said he was pushing the government to improve the planning process. He said that “making sure the safety regulations don’t block developments is crucial to success – especially if we’re going to hit our ambitious target of building 1.5 million new homes.” British Land did not comment when asked officially to confirm the halt to the masterplan or if the development could contain as little as 10 per cent affordable housing, but a spokesperson for the developer previously told us: "Given the independent reviews currently taking place, and the ongoing discussions around Affordable Housing delivery, we are not yet in a position to comment on the level of Affordable Housing which will be secured as part of the S73 application."

8 NEWS EXCLUSIVE By Issy Clarke DISABLED PEOPLE are being forced to slide down the stairs on their bottom if they want to use Peckham Rye Station, according to appalled residents and business owners.

In 2023, Network Rail was granted planning permission to construct new lifts and additional staircases to the platforms. The plans would also have involved opening up the back of the station to create a new entrance leading into the ticket hall. However in July the Department for Transport announced the £40 million upgrade had been put on hold, saying it needed to "prioritise funding on the schemes that will make the greatest difference for passengers and economic growth as soon as possible." Campaigners say the delay means it will be "eight years at the earliest," before Peckham Rye station finally gets an upgrade.

PLATFORMS WERE SUPPOSED TO BE WIDENED: "IT'S LIKE A TIN OF SARDINES"

The upgrade would have addressed this by expanding the rear of the station, introducing additional staircases and lifts for the first time, and widening the platforms and passageways. "Quite often you will find two trains coming in at once on Platforms 1 and 2, each of them escorting hundreds of people, and they are all trying to force their way down the single staircase," said Iain Johncock, a regular user of the station who is campaigning for Peckham Rye to be prioritised when Network Rail funds next become available. "The scheme we want to see implemented would have created a second access point on the platform so it would split the passengers into two different groups, which would help." Platforms 1 and 2 are located on an island platform and connected with the station by a single staircase. Asked if he had ever heard of an accident happening on the platform, Iain said he hadn't but was "very surprised there hasn't been one." "I take the 7.44am Thameslink service into central London every morning and it is like a tin of sardines," said another Peckham resident, Andreea Vasilcin. She added that "no one actually knows the true number of people coming through the station because a lot of people slip out without paying through a side gate, which is often just left open and unsupervised." Alongside concerns about overcrowding, the upgrades would have addressed the lack of step-free access in the station, which currently sees the disabled and elderly forced to slide down the stairs on their bottom. The nearest alternative is Denmark Hill Station in Camberwell, a 15-minute bus ride away. Terry Titheradge, 75, who lives behind the station, said he used to take the train to Bromley to visit his family several times a week but now has to cough up a hefty taxi fare after an accident left his wife wheelchairbound two years ago. "It costs me £70 now just to go to Bromley in a taxi and back, when we’ve both got Freedom Passes we could use, but we can’t access the station," he said. "I don’t drive, I’m

DISABLED PEOPLE ARE FORCED TO SLIDE DOWN THE STAIRS ON THEIR BOTTOM PECKHAM RYE STATION IS THE BUSIEST INTERCHANGE IN THE WHOLE COUNTRY WITH NO STEP-FREE ACCESS

partially sighted. We’re stuck. "I recently witnessed a lady in a wheelchair get off the train in Platform 1. She was lost and didn’t know what to do. She got out of her chair and a young man carried the chair down for her while she came down 40-odd steps on her bottom, hanging onto the handrail. It was shocking." We spoke to one trader who was disappointed to hear the upgrade had been delayed. Jenny, of Jenny's Kitchen inside Rye Lane Market, says she has customers who arrive from all over London to try her salads, and some of them can't get off at Peckham Rye. "I work on my own, so I have to lock up my shop and take the salad to them," she said. "When I ask them why they can't come to the shop, they say it's because there isn't a lift and they have to get someone to help them down the stairs." Long-time Peckham resident and community activist Eileen Conn said she reckoned it would be "at least another eight years" before the station received an upgrade because of restructuring required at the back of the building. "That will take at least four years, and the government has said there will be no decisions about money until the next Parliament which is another four years. So at the earliest, a decision would be made in the first year of the next Parliament.” Asked if it could provide assurances that the upgrade of Peckham Rye would be prioritised by the government, the Department for Transport said the scheme would be kept "under review as part of our pipeline of schemes for potential progression in future as funding becomes available." To help lift pressure in the meantime, campaigners are calling on TfL to speed up proposals to increase the number of trains on the section of the Windrush line which serves Peckham Rye from four to six an hour. However TfL recently admitted that plans to improve the frequency on the part of the Windrush line serving Peckham Rye will not be introduced until May 2029 at the earliest. Yet the Windrush line between Crystal Palace and Highbury & Islington will see an increase in frequency much sooner than that, with plans to raise the number of

CGI showing what renovated Station Square will look like

CGI of proposed new entrance

NEWS 9 hourly trains from four to six by December 2026. "If this increase could be bought forward it would seriously alleviate congestion because you would have the same number of people in more trains, so therefore fewer people getting off the train at the same time," said Iain. "Peckham is always the last to receive investment and is the first to be cut. This is yet another example."

PECKHAM RYE STATION'S TRANSFORMATION: THE FINAL PIECE IN THE PUZZLE

Community activist and Peckham Vision founder Eileen Conn

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The accessibility upgrade being delivered by Network Rail is separate to the work to restore Peckham Rye's Victorian features. Local architect Benedict O Looney has been working on the project since 2009, with the support of Network Rail, the Railway Heritage Trust and Southwark Council A 'prelude' to the modernisation of the Grade II-listed station, his work involved restoring the existing Victorian fabric of the station. During the works, he and his team of architects uncovered a buried staircase, an abandoned billiard room, and a stunning facade. Separately, in 2011 the council and the Mayor of London announced they were embarking on a £3-5 million project to upgrade the square outside the station. Later this year, the worn-out 1930s shopping arcade will be pulled down, creating an open square in front of the station entrance.

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A LITTLE PARK WITH A BIG HISTORY:

Pasley Park in Walworth to host a free community fete One of the stalls at the community event

Sergeant Frank Stubbs

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By Evie Flynn ON 6 September, Pasley Park in Walworth will transform into a free community fete. But, the park also holds a hidden past and rich history, starting life as a zoo and having a direct link to a WW1 soldier…

Situated between Kennington and Walworth Road, it began life in 1831 as the Royal Surrey Zoological Gardens, one of London’s first zoos. It was home to around

170 animal species and attracted 8,000 visitors per day. On 6 September, there will be a free community fete from 12pm – 5pm, with loads of free activities for kids and families: • The much-loved Dog Show from 1:152:15pm. If you would like to enter your pooch, registration is from 12pm-1pm • Music, dance, art, crafts and art workshops • Free face painting for kids

• Food stalls with cuisines from all around the world This year, the fete is themed around Sergeant Frank Stubbs, from Chapter Road in Walworth, who is memorialised in the park for his career as a soldier during the First World War. On 25 April 1015, Sgt Frank Stubbs’ platoon stormed a beach on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey. Frank led his men up the cliffs after cutting through wire entanglements and heavy machine gun

bombardment. However, they fell short of the rendezvous point and Frank was killed by a bullet to the head, aged 27. He was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for his acts of bravery that day. He joined the army at a very young age and went into the 1st Battalion of the Lancashire Fusiliers. Having served in India, Frank was an experienced soldier when his Battalion was posted to the Dardanelles in 1914. His Platoon achieved their target during the battle where he fell, and all his men were in agreement that his courageous actions to scale the heights were worthy of the Victoria Cross. The Friends of Pasley Park and Southwark Kaleidoscope have collaborated to put on the community fete, receiving funding from Southwark

Council Neighbourhood Fund, North Southwark Environmental Trust and St Saviour’s charity. Peta Steel, the Co-Chair of the Friends of Palsey Park said: “Pasley Park is proud to stage this event, bringing our community together and reminding people of the bravery of one of our own local heroes Frank Stubbs who lived in Chapter Road”. In the park, you can see two stone ostriches, which pay homage to its zoological past. The gardens were eventually built over but a small park was created in amidst the housing developments. Date: 6 September 2025 Time: 12pm – 5pm Location: Pasley Park, Chapter Rd, London SE17 3ES

By Kumail Jaffer

Local Democracy Reporter SUPPORT FOR a London-wide tourist tax appears to be growing with the Lib Dems and Green Party on the London Assembly backing calls for the Mayor to be given powers to implement one.

The Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, continues to support a “modest overnight accommodation levy” for any visitors to the capital, his office said on Monday (August 11), as a new report urged the government to give local leaders the power to impose the tax. In England, local councils currently do not have the power to introduce a tourist tax, but the Autonomy think-tank has told ministers that giving local leaders the necessary powers would reduce the strain on public services. Several London councils, including Southwark, Greenwich and Brent, have called for borough-wide levies in recent months, though Southwark councillors passed an amended motion seeking only to do so as part of a city-wide tax. But the government has continued to resist calls for local tourist taxes, and this week confirmed there were no plans to introduce a tourism tax in England. In June, alongside other Mayors of major cities, Mr Khan said: “London attracts millions of visitors every year who come here to experience our world class museums and galleries, visit our historic

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attractions and enjoy an amazing array of sporting events. “A modest overnight accommodation levy, similar to other international cities, would boost our economy, deliver growth and help cement London’s reputation as a global tourism and business destination.” Manchester and Liverpool city councils used a legal workaround in 2023 by both introducing a tourism-based Business

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Improvement District (BID), meaning they could collect taxes from hotels and serviced apartments. Last month a YouGov survey commissioned by the Greater London Authority (GLA) Oversight Committee found that 41 per cent of Londoners backed the Mayor’s Office having the powers to levy a tourism tax. Hina Bokhari, who leads the Liberal

Democrat group on the London Assembly, told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS): “It’s past time London just got on with it and introduced a tourism tax – a small sum for tourists, which would add up to a big investment in our city. Manchester’s done it, Liverpool’s done it – it’s time we joined them.” A spokesperson for the Green Party on the London Assembly told the LDRS: “We

will ask hotels and bed and breakfasts to opt in to a modest nightly levy of 50p, with the potential of raising £50 million annually. “This funding would be dedicated to supporting initiatives throughout our manifesto, aiming to enrich and equalise access to arts, sports, and culture, beginning with areas with the least access to local activities.” But Reform UK Assembly Member Alex Wilson told the LDRS: “Sadiq Khan has failed London. Due to his incompetence, tourists from Australia, France, Canada – even Mexico – are being warned to ‘exercise caution’ when visiting the UK because ‘petty crime is common, including pickpocketing’. “Slapping a tourist tax on top of this will only drive visitors away and cripple London’s economy further.” In 2017, the London Finance Commission estimated that a tourist levy could yield anywhere from £77 million to £240 million annually in London. The Conservative group on the London Assembly declined to comment on whether they supported or opposed a tourist tax in the capital. A Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government spokesperson said: “There are currently no plans to introduce a tourism tax in England. "Places including London can already choose to introduce a levy on overnight stays through the Accommodation Business Improvement District model.”

CANADA WATER’S SUMMER ITINERARY CONTINUES...

By Evie Flynn

CANADA WATER is fast becoming one of South London’s bubbliest neighbourhoods - and is closing the summer with art installations and the opening of a brand new leisure centre.

Showcasing summer in full bloom is Trumpet Flowers – a giant, interactive light-and-sound installation making its UK debut until 22 September. The towering trumpet-shaped blooms, created by Australian artists Amigo & Amigo, light up and play melodies when activated by passersby. Part art, part playground, the design speaks (quite literally) to all age groups. Film fanatics and sport spectators can enjoy the Canada Water Screen, showing Cool Runnings this Saturday and coverage of the Women’s Rugby World Cup until 27 September.

Foodies can eat their hearts out at Corner Corner, the new cultural venue from the team behind Printworks, which draws together street food favourites such as Chick N Sours and Masa Tacos with live jazz every Saturday night. For anyone curious about the future of London-grown produce, the chance to tour London’s largest indoor vertical farm is now possible via bookings on the Corner Corner’s website. Padel courts are also open daily for those who’d rather get moving. While the nearby Surrey Docks Fitness and Watersports Centre is offering kayaking, rowing and swimming. A brand new leisure complex has been built in the heart of Canada Water to replace the 60-year old Seven Islands Leisure Centre located over the road. The new centre contains a 25-metre swimming pool with eight lanes – shorter, but wider, than the 33-metre pool at Seven Islands.

There is also a second, smaller pool in a separate room designed for learners with a movable floor. The new gym is on the ground floor and has plenty of natural light, with more than 150 pieces of gym equipment, many of which have adaptations designed to make them more accessible for disabled people. The most eye-catching addition is the brand new four-court sports hall with space for football, badminton and more – a huge upgrade from Seven Islands, which never had one. There are three group studios, including a spinning studio decked out with a sound system and pulsing lights, and a studio exclusively for yoga and pilates. Fifty-nine classes will be on offer at the new centre. These include: Les Mills BODYBALANCE, Meditation, Silver Aqua Aerobics, Strength & Conditioning, Tai Chi, Chair Yoga, Sound Bath, Les Mills BODYPUMP, Les Mills Pilates, Cycl’H2O (Aqua Cycling), Dance Fitness, Boxercise. A standard membership includes access to exercise classes, the spinning studio, the gym and the pool and costs £43.99. Those willing to pay out a bit extra can buy a premium membership which costs £57.99 a month and includes 14-day priority booking for classes (compared to a 7-day booking window for those on the standard membership). Both memberships are also valid at any of Southwark Council’s other gyms. If you are a Southwark resident, you will also be eligible to use the gym for free at certain times of the day as part of the council’s free gym and swim programme, which you can find out about at www.southwarkleisure.co.uk.

Visit fire station this Friday

By Evie Flynn OLD KENT Road Fire Station will be opening their doors this Friday 29 August for families to meet the firefighters and have a look around the station.

Firefighters will be there to teach fire safety advice, talk to the firefighters to learn more about their important job. You can have a look around the station and there will be various things on display, like aerial ladders and a fire engine and you might get the chance to sit in. There will be a Road Traffic Collision (RTC) demonstration and you can speak to London Fire Brigade Cadets, which

gives young people the chance to learn about the fire service in a safe and friendly environment. There will also be a bouncy castle alongside food and drinks stalls from local businesses. Money raised will be given to the Fire Fighters Charity, who support the health and wellbeing of serving and retired fire service personnel. The team at OKR Fire Station want the station to be at the heart of the community, so bring the whole family along. Date: Friday 29 August 11am – 4pm Location: Old Kent Road Fire Station, 405 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5JH Tickets: Free, just turn up on the day

Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 6:30am to 10pm, Saturday: 7am to 6pm, Sunday: 7am to 10pm The centre is opening at 7 Deal Porters Way, London SE16 2AJ

Peckham and Nunhead’s Free Film Festival By Evie Flynn FROM 29 August to 7 September, the Peckham and Nunhead Free Film Festival is returning for its 16th year, bringing free entertainment to the SE15

community.

With 18 films over 10 days, the films are screened at numerous indoor and outdoor venues across the area. Completely volunteer-led, all events are completely free to attend, championing the ethos that there should never be a barrier to discovering new films or revisiting old

favourites. Neal Browne, co-chair of the Festival, says: “We’ve got a packed schedule of films on offer - from Hollywood blockbusters to horror, from family friendly animation to compelling documentaries, and much more.” The lineup is truly a diverse mix, with events, workshops and screenings. On 27 August, there is a pre-festival movie night quiz at the Ivy House in Nunhead, designed to test your cinematic knowledge. Films include Phantom of the Open, the true story of Maurice Flitcroft, an optimist who gained entry to the British Open Golf Championship despite being a complete novice, screened at Aquarius Golf Club. On 3 September at Peckhamplex Cinema, there will be a short film night, designed to showcase local and independent talent, with a diverse programme of themes. The 2023 adaptation of The Colour Purple, a love story of resilience based on the novel and Broadway musical and a tale of one woman’s journey to independence, shows on 5 September at the Copleston Centre. If you are feeling brave, Nosferatu (2024), a dark reimagining of the original film is being screened outside at Nunhead Cemetery. This unusual outside venue is a fan-favourite amongst festival-goers, with this year's film chosen by the public back in May. It’s not just screenings that are free, either. On 30 August, there is a One

Minute Film Challenge workshop at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, open to all ages and experiences. Budding filmmakers can film a sequence based on a given theme, edit and narrate it for an audience. “Not only are we returning to some of our favourite regular venues – such as Peckham Palms, SET Social, the Feminist Library, Peckham Pelican, The Ivy House and the Clifton Estate,” Neal tells us, “We’re showing films for the first time at the Aquarius Golf Club, Peckham Arches and the Livesey Exchange, and introducing a new late-night cult movie event at Beer Rebellion.”

Due to the success of the Peckham and Nunhead Festival, the Free Film Festivals network was born. The group helps to organise free film festivals in other areas, sharing tips, projection equipment and ideas. Alongside the flagship event in Peckham, the festivals are now in Herne Hill, Catford, Camberwell, Streatham, Ealing, West Norwood and even as far away as Glasgow. If you are interested in getting involved, email: pnfffvolunteers@ freefilmfestivals.org or speak to a volunteer at one of the screenings. www. freefilmfestivals.org/filmfestival/ peckham-nunhead

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HARRIS ACADEMY PECKHAM STUDENT WHO FLED UKRAINE RECEIVES EXCELLENT GCSE RESULTS ©Daria Vlasenko

By Evie Flynn

DARIA VLASENKO, who fled Dnipro in Ukraine with her mum and grandma in 2022, now attends Harris Academy in Peckham, and received excellent GCSE grades this week.

Daria endured a difficult journey as she fled to a refugee camp in Poland at the beginning of the war in Ukraine. Her family had the opportunity to come to London and alongside her mother and grandma, they came to Camberwell. Daria had been one of the topperforming students in her school in Ukraine and, whilst she had studied English, it was not strong enough for her to access the English curriculum or interact with her peers. However, Daria was determined to succeed and worked really hard to improve her English. She read lots of English books and completed all the extra work her teachers set to help her catch up. At the same time, Daria continued with her Ukrainian education, attending Zoom lessons each evening as well as a weekly Saturday School.

Last year Daria sat exams in her school in Ukraine and achieved the top grades

of all students in her year group. This week she has passed 7 GCSEs

with a grade 8 in English Language and grade 6s in English Literature and

maths. This is an incredible feat given the challenges she has faced over the last three years. Daria said: ”Coming to England has been challenging in so many ways. I found it really hard to get used to a new language, a new culture and a new way of learning – even maths lessons required different methods to the ones I had been taught. “My teachers at Harris Academy Peckham were super helpful. They would print resources out for me in Ukrainian and would set me extra work to help me catch up. They supported me in whatever way they could and I have really enjoyed my time here. “I am so proud of myself for achieving my GCSEs. It’s been hard work but it’s been worth it. I’ve made some great friends here and I am looking forward to starting my A Level courses. “Coming to a new country was very daunting but my mum and grandma have supported me every single day. Without their help and encouragement, I don’t think I would have achieved these results and I am so pleased to have been able to make them proud.”

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KINGSDALE FOUNDATION SCHOOL STUDENT WAS THE HIGHEST GCSE PERFORMER IN THE COUNTRY

Yasmin Koroma and parents- 3 Grade 9s, 7 Grade 8s and 1 Grade 7

ingsdale Foundation School in West Dulwich believe Tawan Satitkit-Foster is the highest performing student in the Country, who has matched the national record of 13 grade 9s. This marks the 5th time a Kingsdale student has set or matched a national GCSE record for top grades. Kingsdale school also saw four students who achieved ten or more grade 9s and over 120 students achieved 8 or more 7 - 9 grades.

TOP PERFORMANCES include: Tawan Satitkit-Foster13 grade 9s Poppaea Miles- 3 Grade 9s and 8 Grade 8s Kyla Satkunam- 2 Grade 9s, 3 Grade 8s and 6 Grade 7s May Truscott- 11 Grade 9s

and 2 Grade 8s Kimberley Dike- 3 Grade 9s, 4 Grade 7s and 1 Grade 6 Ivan Jarvis- 6 Grade 9s, 3 Grade 8s and 2 Grade 7s Yasmin Koroma- 3 Grade 9s, 7 Grade 8s and 1 Grade 7

A spokesperson for the school said: "We pay tribute to the dedication, talent and sheer hard work of students, staff and parents who have collaborated so successfully to make us all so proud."

May Clerc, Iris Heorton, Tawan SatitkitFoster, Ivy Souster who achieved 43 grade 9s and 4 grade 8s between them

Tawan Satitkit-Foster 13 grade 9s

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Harris Boys Academy Boys from Harris Academy East Dulwich performed superbly with 89% of students passing English Language and 73% of students passing both Maths and English Language.

Mohammed Sow, who achieved 11 GCSEs, with ten grade 9s and one grade 8.

Eleven students at The Charter School North Dulwich secured 131 Grade 9s between them

Outstanding GCSE results! 92% pass rate

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86% achieved 5+ passes

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RECORD BREAKING GCSE RESULTS AT PIMLICO ACADEMY - AS STUDENTS ON AVERAGE ACHIEVE HALF A GRADE HIGHER ACROSS ALL SUBJECTS

espite GCSE outcomes falling nationally compared to last summer Pimlico Academy is delighted to announce another year of exceptional GCSE results. Students have achieved remarkable outcomes, setting the stage for their future academic pursuits. Results across all measures have improved significantly including 60% achieving grade 9-5 including English and maths (increase of 6%) and 78% of students achieving grade 9-4 including English and Maths (increase of 10%). Not only are these headline measures by which school performance is judged but more importantly it means a greater number of students are achieving the grades needed to progress onto level 3 qualifications at college or sixth form. These excellent results follow on from last week’s A Level success, which saw students secure a raft of

top grades, allowing them to take up places at a range of prestigious universities, including the University of Cambridge. With 30% of all entries receiving A*/A, this year’s results were exceptionally strong and meant that students secured places at a number of Russell Group institutions. A significant number of students surpassed expectations, with 78% attaining all grade 4 or above, 60% attaining grades 5 or above, almost a 30% of all students achieved grade 7-9 in Maths and English. These strong performances reflect the dedication and hard work of students, staff and families. This summer’s results reflect a significant step forward and celebration for the school community, with students on average achieving half a grade higher than last year across all subjects. These exceptional results not only represent significant progress based

SUMMARY OF GCSE RESULTS:

on last years results but are the best results in schools history. As well as great individual results there are some subjects which performed exceptionally well with 42% of students achieving grade 7 or above in Computer Science, 65% achieving grade 7 or above in Music and 48% of students achieving grade 9 in Latin.

• 60% of pupils achieved a strong pass in both English and Maths • 78% of pupils achieved a standard pass in both English and Maths • 88% of pupils achieved a standard pass or above in English and 78% of pupils achieved a strong pass or above in English • 88% of pupils achieved a standard pass or above in Maths and 62% of pupils achieved a strong pass or above • 48% of pupils achieved grade 9 i n Latin • 42% of pupils achieved grade 7 or above in Computer Science • 65% of pupils achieved grade 7 or above in Music

AMONG OUR TOP PERFORMING PUPILS WERE: Fatima all grade 9

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Charlotte all grade 9 Arif five grade 9’s and four grade 8 Sara all grade 8 and 9 Saudo all grade8 and 9 Ellie seven grade 9’s and two grade 8 Yassin all grade8 and 9 Zoe all grade 8 and 9 Chiara all grade8 and 9 James all grade8 and 9 Peter all grade 8 and 9

Executive Principal Tony MacDowall remarked, “I would like to congratulate all our students on a brilliant set of GCSE grades. They have shown remarkable commitment to their studies and I am delighted that their hard work has been rewarded today. Our wonderful staff do so much to ensure that all students are able to achieve highly and I would also like to thank them for their incredible work. We look forward to celebrating their continued successes in the years to come”

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St Thomas the Apostle Students at St Thomas the Apostle School in Nunhead are celebrating GCSE success with half of the grades awarded being 7 or above and a pass rate of 92% across all subjects.

More than a third of all pupils at Harris Academy Bermondsey received top 7-9 grades, with strong performances across many subject including art and geography.

Sabella with her teachers picking up results

Sacred Heart School in Camberwell celebrated GCSE results with a pass rate of 95% in English and 88% in Maths

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Ola achieved ten grade 9s and one grade 8

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WESTMINSTER CITY SCHOOL’S CLASS OF 2025 ARE CELEBRATING IMPROVED GCSES

WESTMINSTER CITY School is pleased to celebrate improved GCSE results this year with some exceptional individual outcomes for students and a significant increase of 8% in the number of outcomes at Grades 9 to 7.

Almost a 1/3 of grades were 7 or higher which is well above the national rate (22%). The standard pass (grades of 4 or above) rate was 80% across all GCSE grades for Westminster City School students which is well above the national average of 67%. The school is also above national averages in a key range of attainment outcomes based on figures from last year and we anticipate that, once all the national data is known, results will continue to be well above average for the boys. There is therefore much to be proud of.

AMONGST A STRING OF TOP PERFORMANCES, THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS EXCELLED:

Suhaib A - achieved nine Grade 9s, one Grade 8 and a Grade 7 in Further Maths George S - achieved six Grade 9s (incl. Further Maths), three Grade 8s, two Grade 7s and one Grade 6 Andrew X - achieved six Grade 9s, three Grade 8s and one Grade 7 Emmanuel A - achieved five Grade 9s (incl. Further Maths), two Grade 8s, two Grade 7s and two Grade 6s Edward V - achieved four Grade 9s, five Grade 8s (incl. Further Maths) and two Grade 7s

Obinna C - achieved four Grade 9s, three Grade 8s, two Grade 7s and one Grade 6 Edward L - achieved three Grade 9s, six Grade 8s and one Grade 7 Adyan U - achieved one Grade 9, seven Grade 8s and one Grade 6 Endriu K - achieved one Grade 9, seven Grade 8s, two Grade 7s and one Grade 6 Omar E - achieved one Grade 9, six Grade 8s, two Grade 7s and one Grade 6 Hassem S - achieved one Grade 9, three Grade 8s, three Grade 7s, two Grade 6s and one Grade 5 Aanil Le G-O - achieved four Grade 8s, four Grade 7s and two Grade 6s Abubakarr S - achieved four Grade 8s, four Grade 7s and one Grade 5 Mohammed A - achieved four Grade 8s, four Grade 7s, one Grade 6 and a Merit Elson L - achieved four Grade 8s, three Grade 7s, two Grade 6s and one Grade 4 Samuel W - achieved four Grade 8s, two Grade 7s, three Grade 6s and one Grade 5 George, who achieved six Grade 9s (including Further Maths), three Grade 8s, two Grade 7s and one Grade 6 was really proud about his GCSE results and will continue his post-16 studies at Westminster City School’s Sixth Form. He commented saying: “I worked hard with lots of revision, and I’m grateful for the support from my teachers at Westminster City School. I’ll be continuing my academic journey at Westminster City School’s Sixth Form, where I’ll study A Level Business Studies, Economics, Maths and Further

Maths. “I chose to stay on here because of the excellent support in place, and I know my teachers will help me to achieve even more over the next two years. My plan is to pursue a career in finance, and with the strong connections that the school has, I feel confident that I’ll be able to build the right professional network for my future.” Commenting on this year’s GCSE results, Headteacher, Mr Peter Broughton, said: “I am very pleased with this year’s results which are some of the best in recent years and we improved significantly in a number of areas including the performance of our very highest attaining students. This cohort faced a disrupted end to primary school due to the challenges of COVID and in addition faced a far from usual start to their secondary school career. They have shown impressive tenacity to get to this point and we are very confident that they have made exceptional progress despite the lack of national data to confirm this. “We look forward to welcoming many of our top performers back into our extremely popular Sixth Form and wish those who are moving on to fresh challenges all the very best. Staff have gone ‘above and beyond’ in terms of the efforts they have put in to support students throughout their five-year journey to date and I am extremely grateful to them for this. As our Sixth Form grows, benefitting from our position in the Heart of London and everything location delivers to WCS, so

our aspirations for GCSEs grow. There will be no complacency in ensuring that more of our younger students are in a position to join our exceptional Sixth Form.” Suhaib, who achieved nine Grade 9s, one Grade 8 and a Grade 7 in Further Maths, commented on his results saying: “My results reflect the work I put in, and I hope they can inspire others who might feel unsure about whether they can meet or even exceed their potential. At times, it can feel difficult to stay motivated, but I’ve learnt that consistent effort truly pays off. In the end, the results you achieve not only show the value of your hard work but also leave you with an incredible sense of pride and fulfilment. I’m grateful to my teachers, friends, and family for supporting me through this journey, and I feel even more motivated to continue striving for success

in the future.” Samuel, who achieved four Grade 8s, two Grade 7s, three Grade 6s and one Grade 5, said: “I’ve chosen to continue my journey at Westminster City School’s Sixth Form because I really value the school community and the way the teachers tailor their teaching to how I learn best. I’ll be studying A Level Art, English Literature and Politics, with the long-term goal of pursuing a law degree at university. “Joining Westminster City School’s Sixth Form is such a significant and exciting step for me, not only because of the supportive environment but also because of the unique opportunities it offers. The sixth form’s strong links, including its close proximity to the Houses of Parliament, will be key in helping me to build connections and achieve my future aspirations.”

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Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School in Elephant and Castle saw ten students gain a grade 9 in their heritage language and 80% of pupils passing science.

St Michael’s Catholic College Students at St Michael’s Catholic College in Bermondsey are celebrating their best set of GCSE results to date, with 11 subjects achieving pass rates of between 90-100%.

Amelia C, Mitra N and Salome T with their excellent GCSE results

Emilia Gazda led the way, averaging a Grade 8 across her subjects including grade 9s in History and English Literature

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Blackheath High School celebrates best-ever GCSE results In English and Humanities, our students were awarded fantastic results with English Literature achieving 84% Grade 9-7. Religious Studies produced exceptional outcomes with 73% Grade 9-8 and an outstanding 51% earning the top Grade 9, while both Geography and History achieved 70% Grade 9-7, demonstrating strong performance across all humanities disciplines.

 34% of all Grades are at the top Grade 9 (A**), which has nearly trebled since 2019  57% are Grades 9-8 (A**-A*) with one in six students achieving straight 9-8 Grades  76% are Grades 9-7 (A**, A* and A)  92% are Grades 9-6 (A**-B)  These outstanding grades are the best-ever GCSE results in the history of the school

Particularly noteworthy is Statistics, where current Year 10 students achieved remarkable results with 30% achieving Grade 9, 70% achieving Grade 9-8, and 100% 9-6. This performance is especially impressive as students complete this challenging GCSE a year early in just one academic year.

Thursday 21st August, LONDON: Blackheath High School is thrilled to share the superb GCSE results achieved by its students today. These outstanding results mark a historic milestone as the school’s highestever GCSE grades, with a significant increase in Grade 9s awarded from 2024, demonstrating the continued success of our enhanced academic focus and the positive momentum in student performance year-on-year. Over a third of pupils achieved straight As (Grades 9-7) and 15% of students achieved straight A*s (Grades 9-8), smashing the national average GCSE results. Sciences delivered remarkable results with Physics leading at 97% Grade 9-7, followed by Chemistry at 94% and Biology at 90%,

and students taking Further Mathematics also excelled with 95% Grade 9-7. The Arts demonstrated exceptional breadth of achievement. Music achieved impressive results with 83% Grade 9 and 100% Grade 9-8, Drama secured 89% Grade 9-7 and Art delivered 85% Grade 9-7. Languages flourished across the curriculum,

bucking the national decline in language learning. Modern Languages students earned themselves 90% Grade 9-7 in French, 83% Grade 9-7 in Mandarin and 72% Grade 9-7 in Spanish. Furthermore, our classical language students achieved 100% Grade 9-7 in Ancient Greek and 89% Grade 9-7 in Latin.

I found my future

Our students’ success across all areas of the curriculum mirrors the upward trajectory of this year’s A-level results, with our highest ever set of A*-B results at A-level since the Covid years. These results reflect Blackheath High School’s philosophy that academic excellence flourishes alongside rich co-curricular opportunities, developing confident, capable young people, passionate about their own learning and prepared for future success. Our students’ personal experiences reveal how academic success, enriched by

diverse opportunities, has shaped their confidence and future ambitions. One of our students, Katerina, has achieved fourteen Grade 9s (A**) and has chosen to study Biology, Chemistry, Maths and German at A-level. Her ambition is to become a cardiothoracic surgeon, and she is aiming for a place at Cambridge to study Medicine. Her dream was fuelled not just in Biology lessons, but during an inspiring Futures talk from an alumna radiologist who spoke passionately about her flourishing career. Katerina has already lined up work experience in a hospital to gain insight into the medical field. She explains, “I am really looking forward to studying the subjects I love in more depth. My Science teachers have given me a solid foundation level to build on, and taking GCSE Further Maths and Statistics has left me feeling prepared and excited to begin my A-levels. To see for yourself how we support girls to achieve their best, come along to our Autumn Open Morning on Saturday 27 September, our Sixth Form Open Evening on Tuesday 7 October, or visit the Senior and Sixth Form in Action Open Morning of Thursday 9 October. See our website for information and booking: www.blackheathhighschool. gdst.net/3751/open-days

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London's infrastructure left to rot

lans for new lifts and wider platforms in Peckham Rye station have been suspended indefinitely, after the scheme was snubbed by the government in its June spending review, in yet another blow to south London’s infrastructure.

In a non-committal statement the Department for Transport said the scheme would remain “under review as part of a pipeline of schemes’ for potential” progression when funding becomes available”. Peckham Rye, it explained, had been paused because of the need to “prioritise schemes which will make the greatest difference for passengers”. It’s an odd line of reasoning, given that Peckham Rye is the busiest station in the country without any stepfree access, according to Network Rail. This restricts parents with pushchairs, as well as elderly and disabled people from being able to use the station, with some forced into the indignity of sliding down the stairs on their bottom. Meanwhile, hordes of commuters cram into its narrow passageways and staircases every day, flooding onto a narrow island platform to catch trains into central London. Campaigners fear it could take a tragic accident to show the government just how urgent the case is for the upgrade. Unfortunately, the abandonment of Peckham Rye's upgrade could have been predicted, as another example of the London-bashing that politicians of all stripes seem all too willing to engage in. In the same round of spending, the Bakerloo Line extension to Lewisham was also shunned, while funding was confirmed for projects outside of the capital such as the TransPennine Route upgrade, new railways for Wales and the Midlands Rail Hub. The focus of recent governments seems to be underpinned by the myth that London’s success comes at the expense of the rest of the UK, rather than serving as its economic engine. But is clipping the capital’s wings the best way of spreading prosperity across Britain? Another case in point of the readiness of national politicians to embrace solutions to regional inequality at the expense of the financial health of the capital is the new council funding formula. Dubbed the ‘fair funding’ review, the proposals have made headlines for the disproportionately damaging effect on the finances of London councils. The measures would remove housing costs from the calculation used to allocate cash to local authorities - which in London, accounts for the majority of household spending. Bafflingly, the average distance to the nearest post office would be given as much weight as levels of homelessness in defining an area’s level of deprivation. In Southwark, the changes could leave the council facing a 70 million black hole over three years. London accounted for 23 per cent of the UK’s GDP in 2023 - bashing its success by withholding muchneeded investment will ultimately make everyone poorer. Over twenty years ago, this paper campaigned to have a lift installed at Peckham Rye. Still no change. Will it take another twenty years?

CRYPTIC PUZZLE Clues Across 4 8

Investigated professional plot (6) Stayed the course and finished round the old city (7) 10 Knowledgeable after the finish that's the position (7) 11 It's no joke getting behind at sea (5) 12 Mr Wood, senior, we presume? (5) 13 Getting a rise? (9) 16 Was Robin Hood so bandy, then? (3 6) 19 What's the wild dog doing? (5) 20 Where one is expected to take steps (5) 22 Classical welcome to the right communist is declared (7) 23 Stumped on the golf course (7) 24 Unruly sets I'd stop (6)

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Praise about a former country (6) Lied about being out of work (4) They provide a firm basis for pressing matters (7,6) Holidays somehow delayed Rolls Royce test (3 6,4) Fifty in the band are dazzling (8) Dry out the organ dull (6) She could be an ideal girl (5) Risks about a pound in church (8) He somehow drew with the District Attorney (6) Presumably you don't mind if they are cross (5) Is in awe of many mad dares (6) It can take a hammering (4)

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Overwhelm (6) Watering places (4) Disturbances (13) Annual commemorations (13) Extreme selfishness (8) Estimate (6) Back (5) Water sports (8) Self possession (6) Rip (5) Muddle (6) Non alcoholic (4)

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Across: 1 Steers 7 Galatea 8 Uncover 9 Phlox 10 Film stars 12 See 13 Isle 15 Addenda 17 Gist 19 Egg 21 Teaspoons 22 Delay 23 Nettled 24 Retreat 25 Adonis Down: 1 Stuffing 2 Excels 3 Revised 4 Claps 5 Stalls 6 Marx 7 Grease paint 11 Meat 13 Iago 14 Episodes 16 Deputed 18 Salute 20 Goblin 21 Types 22 Dark

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And what an opening it was! To embody this year's theme of Above and Beyond, the French parkour artists Lézards Bleu hopped, skipped, jumped and defied death more than once as they did their thing on some of the more iconic buildings in SE18, like the Royal Arsenal Gatehouse, and the former Woolwich Equitable Building Society headquarters, plus other less distinguished structures but no less exciting as they clambered up, inched along, hung from, jumped off and gave us 45 minutes of oohs and aahs and sharp intakes of breath as we followed their journey that culminated in the eight men standing atop a Grade II listed building to declare this festival well and truly open. All this was performed to dramatic new music by Roma Yagnik that enhanced the choreographed acrobatics the crowd looked up to - truly above and beyond. From there we adjourned to the Tramshed where speeches were made and glasses raised in toast for a magnificent 30 years of arts and culture on our streets - And every single event free. Thirty companies from around the world will perform new work under the Above and Beyond theme this year: Poetry and movement will celebrate Black masculinity in the world premiere of Fragments of Us in a collaboration between the UK’s leading Black theatre company Talawa and acclaimed Black British dance company Fubunation, directed by award-winning artist Sonia Hughes. A water-based spectacle The Weight of Water from Dutch company Panama Pictures is a powerful response to the

climate crisis that merges dance, circus and live music on water in Thamesmead. The much-loved Greenwich Fair returns to its historic nineteenth century home in Greenwich Park. GDIF’s reinvention of the original fair brings together a packed programme of uplifting, fun and disruptive street theatre, games and family fun to the beautifully relandscaped Wolfe Statue Piazza at the top of Greenwich Park Hill. Framed by London’s best view, this

performance offers new perspectives on our relationship with the natural world and will provide extraordinary images of the festival theme in action. On the Greenwich Peninsular, engineering and performance collide over the course of a weekend in Turning Worlds as four spectacular shows fuse the worlds of circus, physics and robotics. Bradley Hemmings MBE, GDIF’s Artistic Director, says: ‘We’ve learned that there

are no edges or boundaries in outdoor theatre and the usual distinctions between art and the everyday are often miraculously blurred. This year our “stage” stretches out in all directions across parks, town centres, basketball courts, roofs and a water space, whilst we also invite audiences to look up, both physically and imaginatively.' There will be artists from Syria, Sweden, New York, Belgium and London, of course; there will be dance, high-

wire walking, performance art, comedy, circus, storytelling, puppetry, the list goes on. There will be daily happenings in sites spread over the two boroughs far too many to mention. Writer, and Greenwich resident, Fiona Hughes has written Above and Beyond: 30 Years of Greenwich+Docklands International Festival to celebrate the three decades of the festival. Until 6th September. Full details of all events: https://festival.org/gdif-2025/

a safe environment. We are reminded that no matter how bad or confusing things may get, there is always a way to survive, as long as we have the love of another to support us.

Twelfth Night or What You Will at the Globe Theatre until 25th October 2025. Booking and full details: https://www. shakespearesglobe.com/whats-on/ twelfth-night/

(Kwame Odoom) in a shipwreck, arrives in Illyria where she disguises herself as a boy named Cesario and becomes a servant to the Duke Orsino (Solomon Israel). He sends her to woo Olivia on his behalf. Olivia falls in love with disguised Viola. Meanwhile, in this interpretation, we find that Antonio (Max Keeble) has deep affections for Sebastian, who eventually falls in love with Olivia. Confused? You will be. The whole cast are superb in their roles, with Feste (Jos Vantyler) adding to the feeling of being at a bacchanalian festival. The set, a gold-coloured sunburst designed by Jean Chan, is used with great efficiency for their entrances and exits. Lydia Hardiman,

costume supervisor, is responsible for the wonderfully colourful and extravagant costumes, which gave a nod to the different cultures and social standing of the characters. The five musicians, Louise Duggan on percussion, Melanie Henry playing woodwind, Richard Henry playing bass trombone/tuba, Rob Updegraff on guitar/banjo and Adrian Woodward on trumpet are set on a level above the main stage, from where they perform music composed by Simon Slater and definitely deserve a mention. The groundlings certainly add to the atmosphere of a Globe production: ready for the fourth wall breaking and handling props thrown at them, to being brought up onto the stage to get their cameo moments with the cast, a kind of Shakespearean lotto where the prize may be getting the chance to be playfully insulted by Malvolio. I highly recommend this show as an excellent opportunity to forget our troubles and to laugh at ourselves in

Twelfth Night is the most enjoyable ride “WHY, THIS is very midsummer madness,” said Olivia (Laura Hannah) to Malvolio (Pearce Quigley) as he proudly models the cross gartered yellow stockings he had been tricked into wearing by Maria (Alison Halstead), Olivia’s maid, writes Linda Emmanuel...

Director Robin Bellfield's production of Twelfth Night or What You Will certainly delivers a fast-paced laughminute comedy, giving the characters Malvolio (Pearce Quigley), Lady Belch (Jocelyn Jee Esien) and Andrew Aguecheek (Ian Drysdale) ample opportunities to take the audience on the most enjoyable ride of their lives. Viola (Ronke Adekoluejo), separated from her twin brother Sebastian

Cie Lézards Bleus-Antoine Le Menestrel_ Lignes de vie_Nice

FESTIVAL OPENS WITH POMP AND PARKOUR

©Helen Murray

ALL THE weird, wild and wonderful were out in Woolwich town centre for the opening of Greenwich+Docklands Festival 2025, the festival that celebrates its 30th year, the boroughs of Greenwich, Newham and the Thamesmead Estate and the artists from around the world that come together to make it happen, writes Michael Holland...

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HISTORY 27

History

BERMONDSEY'S BREAD AND JAM WARS In 1890 Pink's son Thomas took over the running of things - and that's when the jam really hit the fan

Pink’s factory, overlooking housing around Bermondsey’s Staple Street © TUC Library collection

Pink’s workers take action

Thomas Pink Jnr

A Pink’s Jam bottle

Pink's factory in Staple Street

By Debra Gosling IN THE nineteenth century Bermondsey hosted the largest jam producer in the world. No, it wasn't Hartley's, nor Southwells. Liptons? Nope. It was Pink's. I'd never heard of them until I bought a rather lovely old twisty bottle, which I think was used for fruit syrups.

Staple Street contained a big engineering works that closed in 1870 and made room for Edward Pink's jam. Born in 1827 in Hampshire, Edward had been an apprentice grocer in Holborn, but he had bigger things in mind when he established his jam factory. The place was huge, overlooking all the little residential streets and houses. It gave work to those living thereabouts and, most of the time, it spewed out lovely fruity aromas. During the fruit season Pink employed an additional 600 employees, with the majority women workers.

Besides the warm smell of jam, there was the noise of a huge and modern steam pump. Yet, in 1877 the medical officer for health in St George's parish had complaints from residents regarding Pink's yard, which had a pit filled with horse dung and rotting fruit. The firm boasted it was the largest maker of marmalade, so you can imagine the stench of rotten oranges. They were told to take away the horse poo more frequently and have a separate pit for the rotten fruit. Pink's agreed, but it was just the start of much discord in its history. In 1890 Pink's son Thomas took over the running of the things - and that's when the jam really hit the fan. He was headstrong and wanted to make his mark. Thomas went onto the factory floor and completely reorganised it. He liked new technology and had a telephone. Instead of a secretary, he dictated onto a phonograph machine and had it typed up. Two years later the company made the headlines when Frederick Weeks,

a carman, was charged with animal cruelty by working a horse in an unfit state. Pinks' horse keeper was also summoned for allowing this to happen. The horse was lame and in great pain. But all the horse keeper got was a fine and Weeks was discharged. It was the cruelty meted out on horses by Victorian carmen that caused the RSPCA to come about. The company was back in the news in 1895 when Eliza Wright, aged 52, died after falling backwards into a vat of boiling apples. Her workmate, Emily Godfrey, was wheeling a pan of the apples across the factory floor and shouted for Eliza to get out of the way. Eliza moved her own trolley away but caught her leg on yet another trolley and fell backwards into the boiling fruit. Godfrey was too shocked to do anything but other workers pulled Eliza out and called for the factory nurse. Eliza, scalded all over her body, was transported to Guy's but died of her injuries. At the inquest the jury recommended that Pink's tighten

their health and safety rules and use covered pans. Thomas Pink was getting a name for himself but for all the wrong reasons. He was very strict and had a poor reputation as a boss, but it was when he reduced the women's wages that things got ugly. The women had a union and went on strike, so he sacked them and brought in new people. Working conditions were also bad. Workers were not allowed to leave the building during their lunch break but there was nowhere for them to eat, other than the factory floor. In 1894 MP John Burns got to hear about it and spoke directly to Pink, who built a four storey canteen of sorts. Pink stated he wanted his staff to be happy, but only to increase productivity. In 1911 more trouble brewed when the women striked again for more pay and were given an extra two shillings a week. It started a domino effect and factories across Bermondsey workers downed tools and walked out for more money. A lot of women were the bread

(or bread and jam) winners of the family, at a time when their husbands had to queue for a day's work. Three years later the staff walked out again. The whole workforce wanted the minimum wage as recommended by the trade board. Pinks had no choice but to agree. In 1919 the company's glory days were over after a huge fire affected production. Add to this the constant pilfering of the goods by the workforce and it was curtains for Thomas. The business was sold and merged with East End jam producers Plaistowe. Thomas Snr died in 1926 of heart failure, purportedly due to his indulgence of smoking, drinking and overconsumption of meat. Hardly the lifestyle of his two shillings a week workforce. Thomas Jnr emigrated to Canada and was never heard from again! Plaistowe was bought out by Crosse & Blackwell. The Staple street factory was demolished in 1930 and replaced by the Tabard Gardens Estate.

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Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 | The Ecclesiastical Exemption (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (England) Order 2010 (SI 2010 1176) |Ecclesiastical Exemption Decree and Canon 1276

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK THURLOW STREET IMPROVEMENTS

HISTORIC CHURCHES COMMITTEE FOR THE DIOCESES OF SOUTHWARK, ARUNDEL & BRIGHTON, PORTSMOUTH, PLYMOUTH AND CLIFTON

The London Borough of Southwark (Charged-for parking places) (Thurlow Street improvements) Order 202*

PRESS NOTICE

The London Borough of Southwark (Waiting restrictions) (Thurlow Street improvements) Order 202*

Application reference #1454 dated 06/08/2025 has been received by the above Committee for approval of the following works to an exempt ecclesiastical building. 1. Most Precious Blood (Church) - Borough. Grade II (Listing Number: 1418445) 2. Works Proposed: The like for like replacement of the south aisle and Lady Chapel roofs with new Welsh slate roofs along with lead flashings. South aisle window repair two historic glass quarries. 3. Applicant: Rev Christopher Pearson - 22 Redcross Way, London, Greater London, SE1 1TA. Details of the application may be inspected by visiting https://www.catholic-historic-churches.org.uk/applications/southern-1454. Any representations relating to these proposals must be submitted within 28 days of the date of this notice, quoting the application reference number (#1454), to: Fergus Brotherton – Secretary of Historic Churches Committee. Email: secretary@hccsouthern.org.uk Address: Secretary, Southern Historic Churches Committee, Sacred Heart parish office, Edge Hill, Wimbledon, London SW19 4LU

Southwark Council hereby GIVES NOTICE that it proposes to make 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.

The effects of the Orders, the purpose of which is to accommodate the relocation of an existing zebra pedestrian crossing, would be in THURLOW STREET on both sides in the part of Thurlow Street outside Wendover:-

(a)

within existing Controlled Parking Zone (‘CPZ’) 'M2' reduce in length existing ‘shared-use’ parking (permit-holders’ only and ‘Pay by Phone’) parking on both sides (i) north-east side remove 7.5 metres (37.5 metres remain), and (ii) south-west side remove a total of 31.5 metres (a total of 47.5 metres remain across the two existing parking bays affected on this side); and

(b)

add new ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions (double yellow lines ‘DYLs’) (i) to replace the relocated ‘zebra’ pedestrian crossing (at its original location o/s Nos. 1 to 34 Harry Cole Court) north-east side 62.5 metres and south-west side 45.5 metres, and (ii) to replace some of the reduced parking at the above-mentioned on the south-west side (a total of 28.5 metres new ‘DYLs’); and

(c)

remove existing ‘DYLs’ to accommodate the new location of the ‘zebra’ pedestrian crossing (o/s Wendover) north-east side 13 metres and south-west side 4.5 metres.

Date: 06/08/2025 The Archdiocese of Southwark is a registered charity no. 1173050

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (WEBBER STREET, LANCASTER STREET, WHITE HART YARD) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC AND CYCLE LANE CLOSURE) 1.

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

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 at any time in: (2a) Webber Street, at its junction with Blackfriars Road (2b) Lancaster Street, at it’s junction with Webber Street and Library Street (2c) White Hart Yard, at it’s junction with Borough High Street

The alternative routes for affected traffic will be (2a) & (2b) Rushworth Street, Pocock Street, Blackfriars Road. King James Street, Lancaster Street, Borough Road. (2c) as indicated by the signs displayed.

Exemptions will be provided in the Order to permit reasonable access to premises, so far as it is practical without interference with the execution of the said works.

The restrictions will not apply to any vehicle being used in connection with the said works, or for fire brigade, ambulance or police purposes or anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform.

The closure will be in operation on the following dates (2a) & (2b) 8th September – 12th October (2c) 10th – 16th September

Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network Management at ttmo@southwark.gov.uk

Dated this 28th August 2025 Ian Law Traffic Manager, London Borough of Southwark, Network Management, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth 160 Tooley Street, PO Box 64529, London, SE1 5LX Ref: (2a) & (2b) (W121654770-02668 & W121654625-01461SGN) (2c) MCW-06943888/thames

NOTES: (1) ‘shared-use’ refers to parking places in which holders of a valid permit for the within the Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) listed or ‘pay’ (‘Pay by Phone’ ticket holders) are permitted to park within the permitted hours. (2) ‘DYLs’ refer to 'at any time' waiting restrictions (operating at all times during every day of the week). (3) All measurements are in metres ‘m’ and are approximate. (4) Parking charges are listed on www.southwark.gov.uk/parking 3.

Southwark Council hereby GIVES FURTHER NOTICE that under section 23 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, approval for the provision of a new ‘zebra’ pedestrian crossing (replacing an existing crossing to be removed o/s Nos. 1 to 34 Harry Cole Court) in THURLOW STREET the centre of which would be located at a point 59 metres north-west of the extended southeastern kerb-line of Markham Street. ‘Zig-zag’ markings, on which vehicles would be prohibited from stopping at all times, would be laid on the carriageway for a maximum distance of up to approximately 9.5m north-west of the crossing and south-east of the crossing.

For more information about these proposals please contact the Highways Network Development team Highways@southwark.gov.uk.

Copies of the supporting documents (this Notice, the proposed Orders, and a statement of Southwark Council's reasons for making the Order) may be found online at https://consultation.appyway.com/southwark; and paper or digital copies of a plan showing the location and effect of the Orders and the supporting documents may be requested by emailing traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk, or inspected by appointment only at: Highways, Southwark Council, Environment, Sustainability and Leisure, 3rd floor hub 2, 160 Tooley Street, London SE1 2QH - from the date of this Notice until the end of a period of six weeks from the date on which the Orders are made. Email traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk (or call 077 3132 4742) for booking details.

Anyone wishing to make any representations either for or to object to any of the proposals, may use our consultation portal at https://consultation.appyway.com/southwark; or send a statement in writing to: Traffic Order Consultations, Highways, Southwark Council, Environment, Sustainability & Leisure, P.O. Box 64529, London SE1P 5LX or traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk quoting reference ‘TMO2526-018 Thurlow St improvements’ by 18 September 2025. Please note that if you wish to object to this proposal you must state the grounds on which your objection is made.

Under requirements of current access to information legislation, any letter, form or e-mail sent to the Council in response to this Notice may be subject to publication or disclosure, or both, including communication to other persons affected.

Dated 28 August 2025 Steven Grayer Interim Head of Service - Highways, Environment, Sustainability & Leisure

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ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (LAVINGTON STREET, EWER STREET)

Marriage/Civil Partnerships approval/renewal of venue

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) 1.

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

Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs/road markings are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload at any time in: LAVINGTON STREET, (2a) Between Great Suffolk Street and Ewer Street (2b) Whole length from Great Suffolk Street to Southwark Street. EWER STREET, (2c) at the junction of Lavington Street.

The alternative routes for affected traffic will be; i) Southwark Street, Blackfriars Road, Union Street, Great Suffolk Street. ii) Union Street, Great Guildford Street, Southwark Street.

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 closure will be in operation on the following dates; Works to be completed in 2 phases, 2a and 2c, and 2b. Between the 22nd of September to the 7th of November 2025.

Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network Management at ttmo@southwark.gov.uk

Dated this 28th August 2025 Ian Law Traffic Manager, London Borough of Southwark, Network Management, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth 160 Tooley Street, PO Box 64529, London, SE1 5LX Ref: 7409

Notice is given that Camberwell House Has applied to the London Borough of Southwark for renewal of premises for marriage/civil partnership ceremonies at Camberwell House 34 Peckham Road, London SE5 8QA. A register of all applications made within the Southwark area is maintained by: The Licensing Service, Hub 1, 3rd Floor, 160 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2QH A record of this application may be inspected by visiting the office during normal office hours by appointment on 020 7525 2000; details are also available on our website at https://app.southwark.gov.uk/ It is open to any interested party to make representations about the likely effect of the application on the promotion of the licensing objectives. Representations must be made in writing to the Licensing Service at the office address given above (or by email via licensing@southwark.gov.uk ) and be received by the Service within a period of 21 days starting the day after the date shown below. Date of application: 26th August 2025

Notice of Application to Vary a Premises Licence Notice is hereby given that The London Beer Factory Limited has applied to the London Borough of Southwark on 19/08/2025 to vary the premises licence under Section 34 of the Licensing Act 2003 for use at the premises known as The Barrel Project, 80 Druid Street, London SE1 2HQ. The proposed variation is to Change the Associated Plans of the Premises and to Amend the Premises Licence Conditions. The record of this application is held by the Licensing Authority and can be viewed on the website www. southwark.gov.uk or inspected at their offices at Hub 1, 3rd Floor, 160 Tooley Street, London SE1 2QH, by appointment (02075 252 000). Any Person wishing to submit representations to the application must do so in writing to the Licensing Authority or by email to licensing@ southwark.gov.uk, giving in detail the grounds for the objection. Representations must be received no later than 16/09/2025. It is an offence under section 158 of the Licensing Act 2003 for anyone to recklessly or knowingly make a false statement in connection with a licensing application. The Maximum Fine on Summary Conviction (Level 5 on the Standard Scale) is Unlimited. Beyond the Blue Limited www.btbl.co.uk

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Thursday, August 28th 2025

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 (as amended) PLANNING (LISTED BUILDINGS AND CONSERVATION AREAS) ACT 1990 (as amended) The planning applications listed below can be viewed on the planning register at https://planning.southwark.gov.uk/online-applications/ You can use facilities at your local library or 'My Southwark Service Points' to access the website. How to comment on this application: You should submit your comments via the above link. Comments received will be made available for public viewing on the website. All personal information will be removed except your postal address. Online comments submitted without an email address will not be acknowledged and those marked 'confidential' will not be considered. Written comments can be submitted to; Southwark Council, Planning division, Development Management, PO Box 64529, London SE1 5LX. Reason for publicity. The applications are advertised for the reasons identified by the following codes: AFFECT - development affecting character or appearance of a nearby conservation area; OR development affecting setting of a nearby listed building(s); DEP - departure from the development plan; EIA - environmental impact assessment (these applications are accompanied by an environmental statement a copy of which may be obtained from the Council - there will be a charge for the copy); MAJ - major planning application; PIP - application is for Permission in Principle; S106 - ; STDCA development within a conservation area; STDLB - works to or within the site of a listed building; THE HOP EXCHANGE 24 SOUTHWARK STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 1TY (Ref: 25/AP/2128) Listed building consent for demolition of atrium rooflight and replacement with barrel-shaped rooflight; replacement of first floor rooflight; new accessible entrance on Southwark Street, new accessible lift car, and extension of lift core down to basement and overrun to the roof; new rooftop plant and associated screens; new substation in rear loading bay; refurbishment of office suites including redecoration, repairs and upgrades to internal finishes, upgrading MEP services, refurbishment of WC?s, new accessible welfare facilities, and associated works. (Within: Borough High Street CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Richard Craig 020 7525 0436) 56 BURBAGE ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE24 9HE(Ref: 25/AP/2256) Variation of Condition 1 'Approved plans' of planning permission 24/AP/3152 'Demolition of existing single storey rear extension and rear bay window and construction of part single, part two storey rear extension; removal of existing carport to side passageway and construction of new timber screen with concealed side access, bike store, glass canopy and single storey side extension; construction of rear dormer window; installation of new timber framed double glazed windows and conservation style rooflights; replacement of existing rear deck and steps; and associated works.'The amendment seeks to retain the first floor rear bay with windows to be replaced with double-glazed painted timber casements, and roof glazing revision. (Within: Dulwich Village Dulwich Village CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Alex Lambert 020 7525 1353)

(Class C1), including replacement windows, replacement mansard roof, entrance alterations and other associated works Reason(s) for publicity: DEP AFFECT (Contact: Chloe Rimell 020 7525 1397) 155 OLD KENT ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 5UT(Ref: 25/AP/2209) Listed Building Consent for external redecoration works (Within: Thomas A'Beckett And High Street Thomas A'Beckett And High Street CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Anna Poulose 020 7525 3174) THE HOP EXCHANGE 24 SOUTHWARK STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK (Ref: 25/AP/2349) External alterations to the west wing (upper ground and first floors) in connection with a restaurant fit-out, including: new entrances and service entrance (to Southwark Street and Cartway), replacement gates (to Park Street, the Cartway, and bin store), installation of an outdoor dining verandah beneath Arch 15, and provision of associated mechanical plant and signage. (Within: Borough High Street CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Mumtaz Shaikh 020 7525 0585) 8 POND COTTAGES COLLEGE ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE21 7LE (Ref: 25/AP/2141) Construction of single-storey basement extension with rear lightwell providing external access via stairs with balustrade from garden level; Installation of six glazed rooflights with protective metal grilles set flush at ground level. (Within: Dulwich Village Dulwich Village CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: James Holmes 020 7525 0803)

DORSET HOUSE 27-45 STAMFORD STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 9NT (Ref: 25/AP/2313) Change of use from office (Class E) to hotel (Class C1), including replacement windows, replacement mansard roof, entrance alterations and other associated works Reason(s) for publicity: DEP AFFECT (Contact: Chloe Rimell 020 7525 1397)

35 GLENGALL ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE15 6NJ (Ref: 25/AP/2170) Listed building consent for repairs to sash box frames and sills, and replacement of 8 sash windows with hardwood, multi-pane, double glazed sash windows (Within: Glengall Road Glengall Road Glengall Road CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Anna Poulose 020 7525 3174)

DORSET HOUSE 27-45 STAMFORD STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 9NT (Ref: 25/AP/2313) Change of use from office (Class E) to hotel

68-70 RYE LANE LONDON SOUTHWARK SE15 5BY (Ref: 25/AP/2379) Advertisement consent for temporary display of a static externally Illuminated shroud (time

extension of existing permission 24/AP/3419). (Within: Rye Lane Peckham CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: James Holmes 020 7525 0803)

(ASHP), and the relocation of the refuse store to accommodate this. (Within: Holly Grove Holly Grove CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: James Holmes 020 7525 0803)

27 COLLEGE ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE21 7BG (Ref: 25/AP/2381) Listed Building Consent for the installation of replacement windows and external door (Within: Dulwich Village Dulwich Village CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Sandy Ng 020 7525 3244)

27 COLLEGE ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE21 7BG (Ref: 25/AP/2380) Installation of replacement windows and external door (Within: Dulwich Village Dulwich Village CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Sandy Ng 020 7525 3244)

THE HOP EXCHANGE 24 SOUTHWARK STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 1TY (Ref: 25/AP/2127) Demolition of atrium rooflight and replacement with barrel-shaped rooflight; replacement of first floor rooflight; new accessible entrance on Southwark Street, new accessible lift car, and extension of lift core down to basement and overrun to the roof; new rooftop plant and associated screens; new substation in rear loading bay; refurbishment of office suites including redecoration, repairs and upgrades to internal finishes, upgrading MEP services, refurbishment of WC?s, new accessible welfare facilities, and associated works. (Within: Borough High Street CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: James Holmes 020 7525 0803)

Dated: 26 Aug 2025 - comments to be received within 21 days of this date (or 14 days for Permission in Principle, 30 days for EIA development). STEPHEN PLATTS Director of Planning and Growth

401A WALWORTH ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE17 2AW (Ref: 25/AP/2398) Demolition of existing outrigger and erection of part first and second floor rear extension to facilitate the change of use from HMO C4 to Sui Generis (Large HMO) (Within: Walworth Road CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Susherrie Suki 020 7525 0646) LAND BETWEEN 59 AND 63 ELM GROVE LONDON SOUTHWARK SE15 5DB (Ref: 25/AP/2244) Variation of Condition 1 (Approved Plans) pursuant to planning permission 24/AP/1595 dated 14/08/2024 for 'Variations of Condition 1 (Approved Plans) pursuant to planning permission 21/AP/1063 for: Construction of a three storey, three bedroom detached dwelling facing Elm Grove with a storey and a half studio building at the rear of the property facing Bellenden Road.' The amendment seeks to update the heating strategy of the proposal through the addition of an Air Source Heat Pump

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (WINCHESTER WALK)

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (WILSON GROVE)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC)

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to allow utility works by Fulcrum Utlility Services, it intends to make an order, the effect of which will be to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named roads.

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

The alternative routes for affected traffic will be; Cathedral Street, Clink Street, Stoney Street.

The alternative routes for affected traffic will be shown by the traffic signs displayed.

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 closure will be in operation on the 21st of September 2025.

The closure will be in operation between the 17th and 26th of November 2025.

Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network Management at ttmo@southwark.gov.uk

Dated this 28th August 2025

Ian Law Traffic Manager, London Borough of Southwark, Network Management, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth 160 Tooley Street, PO Box 64529, London, SE1 5LX Ref: 7352

Ian Law Traffic Manager, London Borough of Southwark, Network Management, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth 160 Tooley Street, PO Box 64529, London, SE1 5LX Ref: 7380

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LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (PARK STREET) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) 1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable a tower crane dismantle by Nationwide Traffic Solutions, it intends to make an order, the effect of which will be to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named road.

The alternative routes for affected traffic will be shown by the traffic signs displayed.

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 closure will be in operation from 06:00 on the 20th of September until 20:00 on the 21st of September 2025.

Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network Management at ttmo@southwark.gov.uk

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 16A THE (RESTRICTION OF TRAFFIC) SPECIAL EVENTS ORDER 2025 1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that it has made the above named Traffic Order under Section 16A of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, for the purposes specified in paragraph 2. The effect of the Order is summarised in paragraph 3.

The purpose of the Order is to facilitate community events.

The effect of the Order is to prohibit any vehicle from: (a) entering or proceeding in the length of streets specified in the schedule to this notice on the date and between the hours specified in that schedule; (b) parking, waiting, loading and unloading (including waiting for the purpose of delivering or collecting goods or loading and unloading a vehicle) in the length of street specified in the schedule to this notice.

(a) any vehicle engaged with the special event; (b) anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or a person authorised by the Council of the London Borough of Southwark; (c) any vehicle being used for police, fire brigade, or ambulance purposes, or for a statutory undertaker in an emergency. (d) cyclists 5.

The alternative route will be adjacent roads as applicable.

For information regarding this order, contact Network Management at ttmo@southwark.gov.uk

Dated this 28th August 2025 Ian Law Road Network & Parking Traffic Manager Environment & Leisure PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (NEEDLEMAN STREET)

Schedule Road

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) 1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable gas mains works by SGN or its appointed contractor, it intends to make an order, the effect of which will be to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named road.

Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs/road markings are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload at any time in: NEEDLEMAN STREET, at the junction with Surrey Quays Road for a distance of approximately 20 metres into Needleman Street.

The alternative routes for affected traffic will be; Diversion Route 1 - Surrey Quays Road, Redriff Road, Salter Road, Lagado Mews, Timber Pond Road, Poolmans Street Diversion Route 2: Poolmans Street, Timber Pond Road, Lagos Mews, Salter Road, Brunel Road, Lower Road

Exemptions will be provided in the Order to permit reasonable access to premises, so far as it is practical without interference with the execution of the said works.

The closure will be in operation on the 15th of September until the 12th of October 2025.

Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network Management at ttmo@southwark.gov.uk

Goldsmith Road

Tarbert Road

Extent

Date of event

Between Marmont Road and Staffordshire Street From Thorncombe Road to Glengarry Road

Saturday 30th of August 2025 Sunday 31st of August 2025

Hours of restriction 09:00 to 17:00

10:00 to 19:00

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (ENID STREET) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) 1.

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

Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs/road markings are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload at any time in:

Dated this 28th August 2025 Ian Law Traffic Manager, London Borough of Southwark, Network Management, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth 160 Tooley Street, PO Box 64529, London, SE1 5LX Ref: 7230

The prohibitions will not apply in respect of:

(2a) ENID STREET, eastbound carriageway only, at the junction with Abbey Street for a distance of approximately 30 metres. 3.

The alternative route for affected traffic will be; (2a) Abbey Street, Neckinger, Spa Road, Rouel Road, Enid Street.

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 closure will be in operation on the following dates (2a) From 22:00 on the 23rd of September until 06:00 on the 24th of September 2025.

Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network Management at ttmo@southwark.gov.uk

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Thursday, August 28th 2025

Transport for London Public Notice ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 THE A201 GLA ROAD (BLACKFRIARS ROAD, LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC AND STOPPING) ORDER 2025 1. Transport for London in consultation with the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that it has made the above named Trafc Order under section 14(1) of the Road Trafc Regulation Act 1984 for the purpose specied in paragraph 2. The effect of the Order is summarised in paragraph 3. 2. The purpose of the Order is to enable crane operational works to take place at A201 Blackfriars Road in the London Borough of Southwark. 3. The effect of the Order will be to prohibit any: (1) vehicle except pedal cycles from entering, exiting or proceeding on Blackfriars Road between its junction with Scoresby Street to a point 5 meters south of the extended common boundary of Nos.78 and 79 to 80 Blackfriars Road, local access to be maintained between its junctions with Southwark Street and Scoresby Street and between St George’s Circus and the northern vehicular access to Vaughan House, Nelson Square; (2) vehicle from entering, exiting, proceeding or stopping on Union Street from its junction with Blackfriars Road to the eastern vehicular access point to Roland Hill House, Union Street; (3) vehicle except pedal cycles from entering, exiting, proceeding or stopping on The Cut between its junctions with Blackfriars Road and Joan Street. The Order will also allow: (1) two way working on Union Street between its junctions with Gambia Street and the eastern vehicular access to Roland Hill House. The Order will be effective between the dates of 30th August 2025 and 31st August 2025 and 4th October 2025 and 12th October 2025 every Saturday at 7.00 AM until Sunday at 7.00 PM or when the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. The prohibitions will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall from time to time be indicated by trafc signs. 4. The prohibitions will not apply in respect of: (1) any vehicle being used for the purposes of those works or for re brigade, ambulance or police purposes; (2) anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or a person authorised by Transport for London. 5. At such times as the prohibitions are in force alternative routes will be indicated by trafc signs for trafc travelling in a Southerly direction on Blackfriars Road via Stamford Street, Waterloo Road and St George’s Circus to normal route of travel. for trafc travelling in a Northerly direction via Borough Road, Southwark Bridge Road and Southwark Street to normal route of travel. Dated this 28th day of August 2025 Andrew Ulph Co-Ordination Manager, Transport for London Palestra, 197 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ

Transport for London Public Notice ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 THE A2 GLA ROAD (OLD KENT ROAD/NEW CROSS ROAD, LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC, STOPPING AND SUSPENSION OF BUS LANE) ORDER (NO.2) 2025 1. Transport for London hereby gives notice that it intends to make the above named Trafc Order under section 14(1) of the Road Trafc Regulation Act 1984 for the purpose specied in paragraph 2. The effect of the Order is summarised in paragraph 3. 2. The purpose of the Order is to enable carriageway works to take place at A2 Old Kent Road in the London Borough of Southwark. 3. The effect of the Order will be to prohibit any vehicle from: (1) entering, exiting or proceeding on Ilderton Road between its junctions with Old Kent Road/New Cross Road and Wagner Street; (2) entering, exiting or proceeding in a south-easterly direction on Old Kent Road between its junctions with Rotherhithe New Road and White Post Street, local access to be maintained between Rotherhithe New Road and Hillbeck Close; (3) proceeding in a north-easterly direction on Leo Street between No.814 Old Kent Road and its junction with Old Kent Road; (4) stopping on Old Kent Road between its junctions with White Post Street and Sylvan Grove; The Order will also permit: (5) all vehicles to use the western Bus Lane on Old Kent Road/New Cross Road between its junctions with Chestereld Way and Sylvan Grove; (6) two-way operations on Gervase Street between its junction with Leo Street and Old Kent Road. The Order will be effective from 7.00 AM on 10th September 2025 until 11.59 PM on 9th March 2026 or when the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. The prohibitions will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall from time to time be indicated by trafc signs. 4. The prohibitions will not apply in respect of: (1) any vehicle being used for the purposes of those works or for re brigade, ambulance or police purposes; (2) anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or a person authorised by Transport for London. 5. At such times as the prohibitions are in force an alternative route will be indicated by trafc signs. For Ilderton Road from Old Kent Road northwestbound via Old Kent Road, St Jame’s Road and Rotherhithe New Road to normal route of travel. Dated this 28th day of August 2025 Adam Duff Network Performance Delivery Manager, Transport for London Palestra, 197 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ

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LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (ST JAMES’S ROAD)

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (MONTAGUE CLOSE)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC)

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to allow highway resurfacing works, it intends to make an order, the effect of which will be to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named roads.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable a crane operation, it intends to make an order, the effect of which will be to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named road.

The alternative routes for affected traffic will be; (a) Jamaica Road (A200), Abbey Street, Tower Bridge Road (A100), Old Kent Road (A2), St James’s Road (A2208). (b) Southwark Park Road (A2206), Tower Bridge Road (A100), Jamaica Road (A200).

The alternative routes for affected traffic will be shown by the traffic signs displayed.

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 closure will be in operation on the following dates, 21st and 22nd of September 2025. If works are unable to take place on the original dates, back up dates are as follows, either the 28th and 29th of September or the 5th and 6th of October 2025.

Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network Management at ttmo@southwark.gov.uk

The closure will be in operation on the following dates; 20:00 on the 19th of September to 05:00 on the 20th of September 2025.

Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network Management at ttmo@southwark.gov.uk

Dated this 28th August 2025 Ian Law Traffic Manager, London Borough of Southwark, Network Management, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth 160 Tooley Street, PO Box 64529, London, SE1 5LX Ref: 7405

Dated this 28th August 2025 Ian Law Traffic Manager, London Borough of Southwark, Network Management, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth 160 Tooley Street, PO Box 64529, London, SE1 5LX Ref: 7339

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still got things to improve on - but we’re looking forward to Sunday’

Oval Invincibles 153-4 beat London Spirt 152-7 by six wickets By ECB Media THEY MAY have started the evening a long way apart in the table but a local derby is a local derby and there was plenty to enjoy at a packed Kia Oval as a scorching Bank Holiday saw the Invincibles all but book their place in The Hundred Final at Lord’s next Sunday.

Oval Invincibles’ Will Jacks moment of his 27-ball 45. Sam Curran joined Cox, so often a profitable partnership this year, and they eased their way towards their target before the Spirit’s most successful bowler, Liam Dawson, tempted Curran with a wide one that he skied to point. Cox (47 from 27), the competition’s leading run-scorer, hit Overton for six and four before he was castled trying to ramp the same

bowler. But that merely brought in Donovan Ferreira who again showcased his muscular hitting, ending with 24 off 9 as the Invincibles booked their passage to the final (barring an almost impossible 200+ swing) by six wickets with 22 balls to spare. Of his catch, Meerkat Match Hero Jacks said: “We were struggling to see the ball today, so I picked it up late,

pure luck!” Jacks added: “It felt brilliant with the bat, the wicket only got better as the lights came on and Coxy made it easy for me. We've been looking for that top spot, we know how important it is to get straight to the final and to be able to watch the two teams play the night before. We've still got things to improve on - but we’re looking forward to Sunday.”

Dacey’s perfect start halted By John Kelly DULWICH HAMLET’S winning start to the Isthmian League Premier Division season was ended by Whitehawk on Monday.

The Hamlet had won boss Mark Dacey’s first four matches in charge, but they were beaten by Charlie Lambert’s only goal of the game in the 45th minute. Dulwich were knocked into second place in the table by Brentwood Town, who have won four and drawn one of their first five games. The Hamlet are in FA Cup action this weekend as they take on Southern Counties East League Premier Division Whitstable Town. Kick-off at Champion Hill is 3pm on Saturday.

Light not out on Whyte Dillian Whyte

Tributes pour in for Surrey’s Dunn after retirement By Sports Reporter SURREY FAST-BOWLER Matthew Dunn has been forced to retire from professional cricket with immediate effect due to a shoulder injury.

The 33-year-old suffered a labral tear of the shoulder whilst playing for Surrey’s Second XI against Middlesex in May 2024. Due to ongoing pain in January 2025, Dunn underwent surgery to repair the injury and continued his rehabilitation with the hope of returning to the playing field as soon as possible. He was back on the pitch in June for the Surrey Second XI, but has suffered ongoing pain despite injections. “Unfortunately, I've been struggling with a shoulder injury for the last fourteen months now,” Dunn said. “I had a surgery in January,

tried my best this year to come back, took multiple injections, but unfortunately, we've reached a point where we're kind of out of options medically. “For me, the club is and has been an absolutely massive part of my life for a long time and it will be for a long time. I don't think you ever really do properly leave this place. “To my parents, my wife, my brother every team-mate I’ve had, the coaching staff here, everyone who's just bought into me, just a massive thank you. At the end of the day, sport takes a lot of sacrifice, and I look back on my personal life, I've missed a lot of it here. I've missed weddings, I've missed personal events. I've missed so much for my career, and a lot of people have stayed by my side throughout that. And I thank them for that, because at times

you do have to be selfish, you do have to put everything into the career. “Everyone who's been there and facilitated that, just a massive thanks and on to the next chapter.” The fast-bowler has been a member of the Surrey squad that has won the County Championship four times since 2018 and played an important role in getting the Three Feathers promoted to Division One in 2015, taking 28 wickets with his searing pace in that campaign. In a career hampered by a number of injuries, he claimed 115 wickets for Surrey, including four five-wicket hauls, to go with 52 scalps in white-ball cricket. “It is always sad to see people leave, especially someone who has been at Surrey ever since he was a young lad and you know how much the club means to him,” Alec Stewart, high-performance cricket advisor

at Surrey, said. “What is even more gutting and heartbreaking is that an injury has compelled him to call it a day. “Matthew is a true one-club man and has been a wonderful servant to Surrey for over fourteen years. He is highly respected and appreciated by his teammates and in the wider game as well. He is one of life’s great people. “Dunny has had a lot of challenges in life, and he has faced them with bravery and dignity. Unfortunately, he has come across another difficult period of time, but I have no doubts he will see it through with courage and strength. He will always have the support of his team-mates, the dressing room and the club to lean on. “He is a life-long member of the Surrey family and will always be warmly welcomed back at the club.”

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Sam Billings' team will be there barring a run rate miracle later this week, without the agonies of going through Saturday’s Eliminator, having won the toss and chosen to field, only to run into what is now becoming the customary Jamie Smith steam train. The England starlet sent the first two balls of the match from the previously parsimonious Jason Berhrendorff to the boundary. More fireworks followed but he was then out for 28 from the 20th ball of the innings, having faced fifteen of them. The game never looked quite so easy after that, the highlights being a stunning one-handed catch from Will Jacks to get rid of Surrey teammate Ollie Pope from a Sam Curran slower ball, and rapid cameos from Jamie Overton and Ryan Higgins, who exactly matched Smith’s stats despite a slow start. The two put on a tournament-high sixth wicket stand of 54. 152-7 seemed a little below par on a decent surface, but a first-baller for Tawanda Muyeye gave the Spirit hope. Then Will Jacks and Jordan Cox put on 64 in 35 balls, Jacks taking the lead with some clean striking, a 92-metre maximum over extra cover off Jamie Overton perhaps the standout

Photo by Keith Gillard

INVINCIBLES ALL BUT REACH Jacks: ‘We've FINAL

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By John Kelly DILLIAN WHYTE has insisted he won’t retire despite his first-round stoppage by Moses Itauma this month.

Brixton’s Whyte, 37, had no answer to his 20-year-old opponent’s speed and brutal onslaught in Saudi Arabia. It was only the fourth defeat of Whyte’s 35-fight career, but there has been speculation it could be his last in the ring. But Whyte said this week he wants to carry on. "This is not where my story ends," Whyte said. "I may have lost this fight, but not the fire that built me. "Thank you to everyone who's been standing by me through the highs and the lows. “I’ll be back."

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LIONS SHOW STEEL TO BLUNT BLADES SKY BET CHAMPIONSHIP Sheffield United - 0 Millwall - 1 Cundle 38’

Luke Cundle scores ﬁrst since February as Millwall get back to winning ways

Date: Saturday 23 August 2025 Man of the Match: Luke Cundle Attendance: 26,835 (1,583) Referee: John Busby

By Will Scott at Bramall Lane LUKE CUNDLE scored a first-half goal as Millwall got back to winning ways by beating a beleaguered Sheffield United 1-0 at Bramall Lane.

The Lions were without several firstteam players, but stamped their authority in South Yorkshire, dominating the first half and emerging with a deserved goal after Cundle reacted first to Mihailo Ivanovic's knock down, before holding on despite being subject to serious pressure in the second half to emerge with the three points. Steven Benda made a number of important saves to keep the Lions in the game, while Massimo Luongo impressed in his first league start for Millwall since joining in the midfield. Cundle, however, was the pick of the Lions' players in his first league start of the season, finishing his chance well and providing constant energy and duelwinning on both flanks - his performance was typified by a gut-busting run to get back in transition in the 66th minute. It was a performance that Millwall needed after a disappointing 3-0 loss at The Den to Middlesbrough the weekend before, and despite being handicapped by injuries and impending transfers, the Lions started well away at Bramall Lane, winning duels and picking up second balls with far more frequency than they did in the second half against Boro. They had the first shot of the game when Mihailo Ivanovic had a shot blocked in the box in the fifth minute, and the first clear sight of goal in the fifteenth minute when Camiel Neghli whipped the ball into the box which Josh Coburn managed to get on the end of it, although the ball bounced off his shoulder and sailed harmlessly into goalkeeper Michael Cooper's hands. Neghli looked lively on the right wing and came close to getting his second goal

Luke Cundle wheels away in celebration of the season three minutes later, when he curled a long-range effort just over the bar. Sheffield United had yet to impress under new head coach Ruben Selles, despite a pre-season billing as automaticpromotion favourites, and took a while to pose any threat to the Lions at home. The first real sign of any danger came in the 23rd minute, when Jake Cooper had to dig out Gustavo Hamer's cross into the box. Five minutes later, the Blades came close, with Tyler Bindon heading wide from a set-piece from inside the six-yard box. Millwall still looked the better of the two sides and came close again in the 36th minute - this time when Cundle met Ryan Leonard's cut-back and had his effort just pushed over the bar. Only a minute later, Cundle had the opener after Ivanovic headed the ball down and the midfielder reacted first, taking a touch and firing past Cooper - his first goal for the club since his Lions debut

on February 1. The noise around Bramall Lane was concentrated solely around the jubilant away end, and the noise only grew as the Lions turned the ball over high up the pitch again and again, with the Blades finding Millwall's organised and relentless press difficult to navigate. Coburn had the final chance of the half, picking the ball up near the halfway line before driving forward and taking a shot that was just about deflected around the post. The Lions had recovered well from a disappointing second half at home against Middlesbrough last week to really stamp their authority on a Sheffield United side that seemed to be in all sorts of trouble, and were well deserving of their one goal lead at half-time. Millwall looked to continue their firsthalf dominance after the interval, winning a throw in high up the pitch early in the

half. Leonard took it long, and Cooper flicked it onto the box. Ivanovic got on the end of it, but his header was blocked, and he sustained a whack in the process. Cundle had the opportunity to double his goal tally, and the Lions’ lead a minute later. Leonard intercepted a long goal kick, and somehow his header bounced all the way to Ivanovic. The striker laid it off to Cundle, but his pass was slightly behind the midfielder, and his effort went well over the bar. The Blades came up the other end and forced Benda to make his first save of the game in the 50th minute. Louie Barry drove at Ryan Leonard before cutting back onto his right foot and uncorking a fierce drive that the German goalkeeper did well to get down low to and turn around the post. From the resulting corner, Sydie Peck's header was cleared off the line. The pace of the game slowed down

as Sheffield United started to gain more control in the match, although Millwall still looked threatening at times. In the 58th minute, Massimo Luongo played the ball over the top of the Blades' defence that Josh Coburn managed to take down and hold up, before passing it back to the onrushing Ivanovic. The striker miscued his effort, and it was easily collected by Cooper in goal. Chances were few and far between for either side aside from that, with Callum O'Hare curling one past the post after a quick counter-attack in the 66th minute. Two minutes later, Benda was forced into his second save of the match when he just about pushed away Hamer's effort, which was hurtling towards the far corner. Ivanovic had another chance in the 72nd minute, this time getting in behind before forcing out a low save from Cooper after thumping in a low effort towards the near post. With ten minutes to go, Neil opted to bring off Ivanovic for nineteen-year-old midfielder Daniel Kelly as the Lions looked to see out the match. Sheffield United were now exerting extreme pressure on Millwall, and Crama had to clear Tyrese Campbell's header off the line in the 83rd minute. Neil continued to try to solidify, this time bringing on right-back Wes Harding on for Cundle and striker Kevin Nisbet on for Coburn, with Leonard moving to right midfield. Benda made another stretching save in the 87th minute after the ball bounced around the box following a corner, but referee John Busby whistled for a foul against the Blades. Millwall saw the remainder of the game out to grab a well-deserved three points. Millwall: 4-4-2 – Benda; Leonard, Crama, Cooper, Sturge; Neghli (Emakhu 70), Luongo, De Norre, Cundle (Harding 85); Coburn (Nisbet 85), Ivanovic (Kelly 79) Unused substitutes: Crocombe, Mayor, Grant, Matthews, Howland

Sheffield United: 4-3-3 – Cooper; Godfrey, Bindon (Seriki 81), Robinson, Burrows; O'Hare, Peck, Hamer; Cannon (Brooks 59), Campbell, Barry (One 81) Unused substitutes: Davies, McCallum, Soumare, Ukaki, Norrington-Davies, Marsh

Alex Neil praises his side’s grit at Bramall Lane By Will Scott ALEX NEIL praised his side's mentality during their 1-0 win at Bramall Lane.

The Lions travelled to South Yorkshire without several key first-team players, but imposed their will on a flailing Blades side, taking eleven shots to their opponents’ four in the first half, before Luke Cundle struck seven minutes before the interval. The Blades were improved in the second half, subjecting Millwall to a barrage of shots in the final stages of the match, with goalkeeper Steven Benda making two vital saves to keep his side in it. Neil was pleased with how his side held on to secure the win.

"First things first, Sheffield United are a good side, aren't they," Neil said. "I know it's been a difficult start for them. But they're a good team. Most of these players last year finished the season really strongly, finished with 92 points, something ridiculous like that. "I think for us, obviously, we had the disappointment last week losing the game. To be fair, it was not too dissimilar today, in the fact that we got the first goal, we then sat back, made it difficult, and then we tried to hit them on the counter. "We needed our goalkeeper to make two great saves. One from Hamer, one from Louie Barry down to his corner. "But certainly for us, you could see how light we are today, in terms of personnel. We've got Femi [Azeez] missing. We've got Billy [Mitchell] missing. We've got

Alfie [Doughty] missing. We've got Japhet [Tanganga] missing. We had so many players missing today. "We've got young kids on the bench. Dan Kelly's only done sixty minutes maximum across pre-season. [Kevin] Nisbet has only done sixty minutes maximum across pre-season. We were stretched to the max. "Coming here, if we were going to win the game, there was going to be a spell where it was going to be backs against the wall, defend your box, do the basics, and rely on your goalkeeper at times. That's how it panned out. "So we're just delighted we got the win. I think when this team, when this club's got adversity against us, it's probably when we're at our best. I thought today was a typical Millwall performance

where everything's against us, and we managed to dig one out. "I thought all the lads tried and gave everything. They emptied their tanks on the pitch. I think we spoke about the last game against Middlesbrough. Towards the end, we stopped running as hard as we normally do, which really frustrated me. So we wanted to get back to making sure we do what we do best, which is graft, run, fight for every ball, and never give up. "What we have got, we've got little pockets of quality, and I thought at times, certainly first half, we created better opportunities than probably Sheffield United did. "Obviously, that changed in the second half once we got the first goal. But I was pleased that we did carry a threat at

times in the first half. I thought as the game wore on, we knew naturally we're going to sit deeper and deeper, and it'll probably be harder and harder, but we did well." Neil opened up on the tactical switch that helped them beat the Blades. "If we're going to look off the front more rather than risk the ball through the central areas, then second balls are important, so we flooded it by bringing our two wide players in and making sure that we condensed the space in the central area of the pitch," Neil said. "I thought certainly first half it worked. We started a bit tentatively in the second half, there was about a five-minute spell where we did alright. Then, to be fair, Sheffield United, at that point, were more on top. We just had to cling on."

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CARABAO CUP SECOND ROUND Millwall - 2 Luongo 33’, Grant 76’ Coventry - 1 Wright 89’ (P) Date: Tuesday 26 August 2025 Man of the Match: Kamarl Grant Attendance: 7,048 (3,006) Referee: Stephen Martin

By Will Scott at The Den MILLWALL BEAT Coventry City 2-1 in the Carabao Cup Second Round.

Massimo Luongo and Kamarl Grant scored their first goals for the club, both from corners, as a youthful Lions side overcame a late Sky Blues onslaught to book their passage to the Third Round. While Millwall were without many key first-team players, who were rested in the mid-week game, they started well and had something to show for it when Luongo wrapped his foot around the ball at the near post. Grant, making his Den debut, doubled his side's lead in the second half when he headed home Aidomo Emakhu's corner, and the Lions were able to see out the game, despite Haji Wright converting a penalty he won, to leave The Den with their fourth win in five. As maybe to be expected for a mid-week fixture with heavy rotation, neither side got out of the blocks quickly in the opening ten minutes, with the pace of the game perhaps hindered by the fifteen-minute delay to kick off caused by Coventry's team bus getting stuck in traffic. The match started to pick up around the eleventh-minute mark, with Kevin Nisbet having a shot blocked after Luke Cundle picked up a second ball and surged through

Kamarl Grant, Tristan Crama and Wes Harding celebrate after Grant netted the second

Alex Neil’s youngsters show teeth as Millwall progress to EFL Cup Third Round

the middle. Two minutes later, the Scottish striker had the ball in the back of the net after he met Wes Harding's cross, but he was immediately flagged for offside. The game became quite a transitional affair as both sides started to get into the game, but few clear-cut chances were created by either side - with the Sky Blues having an Ellis Simms shot blocked by Joe Bryan in the eighteenth minute. The Lions generated the first good opportunity of the match in the 23rd minute, when Bryan's low cross bounced to Wes Harding at the back post, but the rightback's effort was deflected over the bar. Millwall continued to look the more dangerous of the two sides and had a reward for it in the 33rd minute. Aidomo Emakhu put a corner in, Kelly managed to flick the ball onwards with his chest, and Luongo wrapped his foot around it to guide it into the bottom corner for his first goal in a Lions shirt. Coventry looked to respond immediately, with Crama dragging down Ellis Simms on the edge of the box in the 36th minute and Matt Grimes striking the post from the resulting free kick. Both teams continued to maintain the intensity of the match without much to show for it - Emakhu, who was, as usual, a livewire, had a shot blocked, while Crama

made an important intervention to deny Ellis Simms a goalscoring opportunity. The half drew to a close with the Lions well worth their lead - while neither side had dominated the half, Millwall created several chances while the Sky Blues rarely looked like scoring. Casper De Norre and Adam Mayor were introduced during the interval for Bryan and Luongo in a pre-planned substitution, with Mayor continuing to play at left-back. Coventry had the first chance of the half in the 54th minute when Kaine Kesler-Hayden met Miguel Angel Brau's cross at the back post, but Crocombe made a good save low to his left. Neil handed another youngster their Den debut when he brought on Ajay Matthews in the 62nd minute. Coventry started to pile on the pressure after making a wave of substitutions around the hour mark, with Grant making a brave header to clear a cross at the near post and deny Brau a goalscoring opportunity. Matthews was proving to be a useful outlet up front, winning fouls and breaking up the Sky Blues' momentum, and it was one of those free kicks in the 74th minute that allowed Millwall to regain a measure of control. From the ensuing free kick, Millwall won two consecutive corners, he second of which led to the Lions' second after Grant rose

highest and found the back of the net with a bouncing header. The Sky Blues pushed for an answer, and Jack Rudoni forced out a sprawling save from Crocombe after he thumped in a longrange effort in the 82nd minute. The New Zealand international was called into action from the resulting corner, saving Jay Dasilva's low effort with his legs. Coventry continued to pile on the pressure - in the 85th minute Grant blocked Haji Wright's twisting effort with his legs. Wright won a penalty in the 87th minute after a late challenge from Harding, and the American converted the spot-kick with a fierce strike that Crocombe managed to get a hand to.

Jack Rudoni, Jay Dasilva and Haji Wright, who pulled one back for the Sky Blues late on. Despite the disparity in the experience of the two teams on the pitch in the final fifteen minutes, Millwall held on to secure passage to the next round. "We're delighted with the game because we made eight changes," Neil said. "Some of our younger players, who in pre-season were terrific, and they were a bit unfortunate that their chances from that point onwards have been limited. So I felt this was a great opportunity

to test them at the Championship level against Championship opponents. "The most pleasing thing is when you get your chance as a young player, it's important that you win. It's important that you sample what it feels like to play a first-team game and get a victory at the end of it, and you've basically run yourself into the ground, and that nice feeling as a player when you walk off and you're knackered and you've got your just reward. "So from our perspective, we are delighted. I felt the senior lads that did play led them really well. I thought they

did exactly what I expected of them. We got younger as the game wore on, and we put on younger kids. They are putting more and more of their big hitters on. "So for us to come out the other end of that and win the game is a terrific achievement for the kids. I think they deserve huge amounts of credit for tonight. "When you're giving those lads an opportunity, the lads on Saturday are absolutely buzzing because we beat Sheffield United. What I wanted for these lads was to sample that feeling. Because for a lot of them, that'll be the

Millwall: 4-2-3-1 – Crocombe; Harding, Crama, Grant, Bryan (Mayor 46); Luongo (De Norre 46), Kelly; Howland, Cundle (Bangura-Williams 62), Emakhu (Kendall 78); Nisbet (Matthews 62) Unused substitutes: Benda, Cooper, Ivanovic, Drake Coventry City: 4-4-2 – Wilson; KeslerHayden, Thomas (Kitching 46), Bidwell, Brau; Raphael (Dasilva 60), Grimes, Allen (Torp 69), Andrews (Rudoni 60); Simms (Wright 69), Thomas-Asante Unused substitutes: Rushworth, Van Ewijk, Obikwu, Perry

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YOUNG LIONS SEE OFF COVENTRY

Millwall set to sign goalkeeper By Will Scott JOEL COLEMAN is having a medical ahead of completing a move to Millwall, this paper understands

The 29-year-old shotstopper will join as cover in the goalkeeping department, allowing George Evans to head out on loan. Coleman has spent the last two seasons at League One side Bolton Wanderers, making fifteen appearances in all competitions. Born in Bolton, he came through Oldham Athletic's academy, signing his first professional deal in 2014 and making his first-team debut in 2015. Coleman signed for Huddersfield Town in 2016, spending the next four seasons on the Terriers' books while spending the 2018-19 season on loan at Shrewsbury Town in League One. Stints at Fleetwood Town, Rochdale, and Ipswich Town followed, before he signed for the Trotters in 2023.

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Saturday, August 30 (3pm) Possible Millwall starting XI: 4-2-2 Benda; Leonard, Cooper, Crama, Sturge; Neghli, Luongo, De Norre; Cundle; Coburn, Ivanovic Last meeting: Division 2 (April 28, 2001): Wrexham 1-1 Millwall ( Faulconbridge 9) (Cahill 53’) Match odds: Millwall 4/5 Draw 12/5 Wrexham 7/2

Millwall boss pleased to give youngsters a taste of winning

By Will Scott ALEX NEIL said the chance to give youngsters minutes against Championship opposition was the most 'pleasing' aspect of Millwall's 2-1 win over Coventry City in the Carabao Cup Second Round.

Neil named four players aged 23 or younger to the starting eleven, and introduced four substitutes aged 21 or younger throughout the game. Coventry boss Frank Lampard, meanwhile, substituted on several of his key first-team players, including

first time at the first team level. "So that's the most pleasing thing that I take away from the game. "They should be delighted, which means we've got a really good, confident, healthy squad going into the weekend, where we can go and try and get after this game. When I mean healthy, I mean in good spirits. Obviously, we've got a couple of injuries as we know, but, yeah, we're looking forward to the game at the weekend. "It's going to be a good game for us, and we've got a lot of guys who look ready to contribute."

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By Will Scott ALEX NEIL does not expect four of the players who missed Millwall’s 1-0 win against Sheffield United through injury to be back imminently.

Star centre-back set for switch to Championship rivals Sheffield United as Neil conﬁrms plans to replace him

By Will Scott JAPHET TANGANGA is closing in on a move to Sheffield United, this paper understands.

The 26-year-old defender is set to complete a medical with the Blades in the days following Tuesday, August 26. Tanganga was left out of Millwall’s past two match-day squads as his move picked up pace in the days leading up to the Lions’ trip to Sheffield United on August 23, and this paper understands the Blades were pushing hard to sign him. Asked by this paper about why Tanganga was left out of the side that beat the Blades 1-0, Neil said: “What I can tell you about Japhet is, Japhet, since I've been here, has

been nothing but a consummate professional,” Neil said. “At no point did Japhet tell me or anybody else that he didn't want play today. So Japhet wanted to play the game. He was available to play the game. “The decision was made by me, after I spoke to Jimmy, the owner, and Steve Gallen, the director of football, about what we wanted to do with this. “What I felt today was, it was better to take him out of the firing line and go with the guys who are obviously in a good mental space and ready to play. “But I want to make it clear again, Japhet at no stage refused to play today, at any point. In fact, if anything, it was the opposite, and I made a decision for

him.” “The fact that I took him out of the game, obviously, things have moved on. “As far as I know, things are not at a conclusion stage just now. I had a good chat with Japhet earlier today. So we'll see what transpires over the next couple of days.” Tanganga initially joined the Lions on loan from Tottenham in January 2024, before making the move permanent that summer following his release by Spurs. He was voted Millwall’s 202425 player of the season following a campaign where he made 43 appearances in all competitions, and was one of the nominees for the Championship Player of the Month award for November. The Lions offered Tanganga a new

Neil issues injury update on four

contract this summer amid interest from Premier League clubs, with the defender having a £1.2 million release clause only available to topflight sides. Millwall looked to have fended off bids for their centre-back from Serie A clubs until Sheffield United made their move. Neil confirmed after the Blades win that Millwall plan to sign a replacement if Tanganga completes his move to South Yorkshire. “Absolutely," Neil said. "If players leave, then naturally we need to replace them. "I think what's obviously going to speed that up a little bit as well for other positions is the fact we've got so many injuries just now. That's unfortunate.”

Alfie Doughty was withdrawn with an injured hamstring in the Lions’ 3-0 loss to Middlesbrough on August 16, while Billy Mitchell, Macaulay Langstaff, Ra’ees Bangura-Williams, and Femi Azeez were all absent from the match-day squad after being included against Boro. Bangura-Williams returned to action in the Lions’ 2-1 win against Coventry City on August 26, coming on in the 62nd minute. Neil did not have a concrete timeline for the other four. “Femi, we're not sure,” Neil said. “He's going to see a specialist. His was a contact injury. So he planted his foot, someone caught him, and he rolled his ankle, unfortunately. “Billy made him make a pass, felt his quad, Macca stretched for the ball, felt his hip flexor, and Ra'ees was unavailable today. And, obviously, Alfie [Doughty] hurt his hamstring at Norwich. “But the difficulty we've got is, if you look at all those players, they're arguably all starters. So when you take five of your starting eleven out, it naturally impacts your team and makes it difficult to win games. “That's why I think today, the lads deserve so much credit for what they managed to do.” Asked if any were long-term injuries, Neil said: “It's probably unclear, but they're not going to be back next week. Let's put it that way.” Camiel Neghli limped off the pitch against the Blades, but Neil confirmed the forward was fine. THE RECYCLED PAPER CONTENT OF UK NEWSPAPERS IN 2014 WAS 83.5%

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