South London Press

The South London Press (SLP) is a tabloid newspaper published twice a week, located in Streatham, South London. It focuses on news relevant to the communities in the London Borough of Lambeth, London Borough of Southwark, London Borough of Lewisham, and the London Borough of Wandsworth.

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Ninety plus four - Patrick Bauer on his Wembley heroics and hope that Charlton Athletic can seal return to Championship

1 month ago | londonnewsonline.co.uk | Richard Cawley

BY RICHARD [email protected] plus four. Mention those three words to a Charlton Athletic fan and they will instantly know the moment that is being talked about. Patrick Bauer. Wembley. The winning goal in the 2019 League One play-off final. Just like Clive Mendonca’s hat-trick in 1998 at the old Wembley, along with Sasa Ilic’s penalty shootout heroics, it is carved deeply into the Addicks’ history.
Hold-ups inevitable for motorists during iconic bridge’s half-term closure

1 month ago | londonnewsonline.co.uk | Adrian Zorzut |Yann Tear

By Adrian Zorzut, Local Democracy ReporterDrivers are being urged to plan ahead and avoid Albert Bridge next week as it closes for essential maintenance. The iconic West London river crossing will be closed to vehicles in both directions from 7am, Tuesday, May 27, to 6am, Monday, June 2. A diversion will be in place for motorists via Chelsea Bridge or Battersea Bridge, though traffic is expected to be heavier than normal.
Convenience store at Shell station is highly inconvenient in the eyes of some residents

1 month ago | londonnewsonline.co.uk | Charlotte Lillywhite |Yann Tear

By Charlotte Lillywhite, Local Democracy ReporterA Waitrose convenience store’s plans to sell alcohol 24 hours a day have worried residents, who fear antisocial behaviour in the area will increase. Five residents, three councillors and an MP objected to plans to sell booze around the clock at Little Waitrose, at the Shell petrol station in Roehampton, which have been submitted to Wandsworth council.
Charlton Athletic defender Macaulay Gillesphey ready for biggest game of his career

1 month ago | londonnewsonline.co.uk | Richard Cawley

Charlton Athletic’s players are paying Wembley a visit before Sunday’s League One play-off final – and Macaulay Gillesphey reckons that will be huge positive ahead of taking to the famous turf against Leyton Orient. The 29-year-old defender has played at the national stadium before but it was a far from happy experience as Plymouth Argyle lost 4-0 to Bolton Wanderers in the 2023 EFL Trophy final in April. The blow of that reverse was softened by the Pilgrims winning the League One title.
Domestic abuse charity shortlisted for major award

1 month ago | londonnewsonline.co.uk | Claudia Lee

A west London domestic abuse charity has been shortlisted for this year’s Charity Awards, the most prestigious awards scheme in the sector. Advance has been shortlisted for its Angelou Partnership, which supports women in west London who have experienced domestic abuse. The partnership is made up of 10 voluntary organisations, each offering a different kind of specialist support including services tailored to Black and minority women and LGBT+ communities.
Demolition of community hall has Blackheath residents up in arms

1 month ago | londonnewsonline.co.uk | Cameron Blackshaw

By Cameron Blackshaw, Local Democracy ReporterResidents of a Blackheath cul-de-sac are furious and saddened over the loss of their community hall, with some likening the effects of its demolition to an earthquake. Greenwich council approved plans last year to demolish the community hall and its associated playground in Richmount Gardens and replace it with six two-storey, three-bedroom council houses and a new children’s play area.
Iconic England shirt worn by World Cup hero and Fulham legend to be auctioned

1 month ago | londonnewsonline.co.uk | Claudia Lee

A historic football shirt worn by England’s 1966 World Cup legend George Cohen is set to go under the hammer at auction this June. The red Bukta No.2 shirt is estimated to sell for between £2,000-3,000 at Graham Budd Auctions’ Sporting Memorabilia Four-Day Sale. Worn by Mr Cohen during his second international appearance for England in a 1964 friendly against Portugal, the shirt will be offered as Lot 792 in the auction, with bidding concluding on June 4.
Kensington and Chelsea ushers in new Mayor

1 month ago | londonnewsonline.co.uk | Claudia Lee

Kensington and Chelsea has ushered in a new mayor after an annual council vote on Wednesday. Councillor Tom Bennett was elected as Mayor of Kensington and Chelsea for 2025-26, taking over the position from cllr Will Lane. Mayor Bennett said: “It is an enormous honour to be elected by my colleagues to represent our borough as Mayor. “We are lucky to have so many amazing organisations and community groups across our borough, and I can’t wait to meet as many as possible.
‘We don’t feel safe’: Shepherd’s Bush residents urge council to clean up ‘forgotten’ road

1 month ago | londonnewsonline.co.uk | Ben Lynch

By Ben Lynch, Local Democracy ReporterShepherd’s Bush residents are calling for further council investment to clean up part of a ‘neglected’ road where they claim disrepair and crime has taken hold. A petition to fix up Uxbridge Road has drawn almost 2,200 signatures, far beyond the 250 needed for it to be debated by Hammersmith and Fulham council’s Cabinet.
TfL explores ‘long-term’ solutions to curb Park Lane homeless encampment

1 month ago | londonnewsonline.co.uk | Ben Lynch

By Ben Lynch, Local Democracy ReporterTransport for London (TfL) has said it is exploring ‘long-term options’ to cut rough sleeping at Park Lane in Central London after complaints about a growing homeless encampment in the area. The transport authority, which owns the green stretch of land running down the dual carriageway, has previously secured court orders to remove homeless people sleeping in the famous neighbourhood.