Rock 'n' roller backs playground

AN UNLIKELY alliance has been formed between a hard-living rock ‘n’ roller and campaigners fighting to save a children’s adventure playground.

The lead singer of Brixton favourites Alabama 3 interrupted the band’s set at Lambeth Country Show on S... read on

Stockwell sand slum

A SPRAWLING “slum” has appeared outside one of South London’s top tourist attractions.

Youngsters from Stockwell Park Community Trust were last week putting the finishing touches to the model ou... read on

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Millwall ban vuvuzelas

LOVE it or hate it, Millwall fans will not be hearing the most talked about sound of the summer next season.

The club say that vuvuzelas – the plastic horns that were a key feature of the World Cu... read on

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Lewisham leader reveals all

WHILE most councils across South London are deep in discussions about how to respond to Government spending cuts, one has acted already.

Two week's ago, Labour-run Lewisham started a consultation ... read on

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Cousins jailed after Deptford attack

TWO cousins who left a man in a coma after attacking him on a train have been jailed for a total of 17 years.

Daniel Traille, of Blackwall Lane, Greenwich, and Darryl Traille, of Hatcham Park Road... read on

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BREAKING SPORT

Palace close to Tony Capaldi deal

PALACE boss George Burley has confirmed he is hoping to wrap up a deal for left-back Tony Capaldi today.

The 28-year-old defender, who is available on a free after being released by Cardiff, played 45 minutes for the Eagles in their 0-0 friendly draw ... read on

Tom Lancefield: Difficult challenges ahead for Surrey

SURREY had to wait nearly two years for a County Championship victory at The Brit Insurance Oval but Tom Lancefield managed one within three days.

The promising batsman, 19, made his four-day debu... read on

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Rory Hamilton-Brown encouraged by Surrey's progress

RORY Hamilton-Brown believes Surrey are finally on the up again after a difficult few seasons.

The 22-year-old batsman quit the club in 2007 because of a lack of opportunities in the first team. <... read on

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Rob Haworth tips Tooting to challenge

TOOTING captain Rob Haworth believes his new club have what it takes to challenge for promotion from the Ryman Premier Division this season.

The 34-year-old won the title last year with Dartford b... read on

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Danny Kedwell boosted by four-goal haul

DANNY Kedwell says he is hitting form at just the right time as AFC Wimbledon gear up for the start of the new season.

The Dons captain scored all four goals in his side’s 4-0 demolition of Woking... read on

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