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Sadiq Khan agreed to new homes on London’s green belt

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Sadiq Khan has granted permission for 300 new homes to be built on London’s green belt, arguing that the project...

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The Christchurch drinking fountain. Image: Southwark Planning Documents

Edwardian drinking fountain to refresh thirsty Londoners after running dry for years

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‘I’m feeling stronger than I’ve felt in a long time’ – Millwall defender Joe Bryan ready to bounce back after surgery

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The Christchurch drinking fountain. Image: Southwark Planning Documents

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Edwardian drinking fountain to refresh thirsty Londoners after running dry for years

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World’s oldest rowing race launches from London Bridge this Tuesday

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Unseen photographs of Victorian Southwark Park Primary School released on 150th birthday

L: Edward Cruttwell in the 1890s. R: Cruttwell on Tower Bridge overseeing the works (right)

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