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News & features published on 24 March 2020
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Army delivers PPE to St Thomas' Hospital

Soldiers have delivered supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE) to St Thomas' Hospital to help medical staff treating COVID-19 patients.

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Lambeth hands decision-making to chief executive Andrew Travers

Lambeth Council's leader Jack Hopkins has approved measures to hand powers normally held by elected politicians to the borough's chief executive Andrew Travers.

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Peter John: are builders 'key workers'? Can they work safely?

Southwark leader Peter John says the council will 'urgently review' whether construction should continue on its building sites during the COVID-19 crisis.

Tweets on 24 March 2020

crazytallulah St Paul's cathedral from Millennium Bridge pic.twitter.com/ziT94teLsj

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The Mayor has answered @CarolinePidgeon's #MQT question about the York Road entrance to Waterloo Station. Sadly no… https://t.co/Idk5ypmD08

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ICYMI - Lambeth's elected leadership has handed emergency decision-making powers to the borough's chief executive london-se1.co.uk/news/view/10175

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On Saturday there were six council areas with more than 100 confirmed COVID-19 cases. Today there are 15 areas that… https://t.co/Lc06JmGRvF

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RT @theturkishdeli: @se1 We are open @boroughmarket - You can order online directly with us, and we will post the next day. If anyone wishe…

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Tuesday #coronavirus COVID-19 stats for our boroughs:

Southwark: 187 cases (+33 from Monday)

Lambeth: 188 cases (… https://t.co/Qeyje07hDX

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RT @NedsNoodleBar: Just want to tell everyone be patient with your delivery we are becoming extremely busy 🙏 @UKHospKate @DowneyJD @LineupM…

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RT @peterjohn6: Really pleased that @lb_southwark has already got £1m of business grant support to over 100 businesses already with a furth…

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@really_LRB They sell a fair bit of food. Plus some hardware store type items. Loo rolls, kitchen consumables, hygi… https://t.co/wp69kT7BoO

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RT @Siunausta: I'm a qualified nanny with over 5 years experience. Currently available to help a key worker family in SE1, SE11, SE17 withi…

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Iceland website has five vacancies at Elephant & Castle branch - two retail assistants, two delivery drivers and A… https://t.co/taTstKiHSe

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RT @SkyNews: Soldiers have delivered supplies to St Thomas' Hospital in London, including more than 50,000 face masks, to help medical team…

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RT @TeamLondonBdg: ❗️🚲 NipNip Cycling need PPE (personal protective equipment) to be able to continue to fix NHS Staff bikes for free. If y…

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RT @VMMChamberlain: Here's the latest email for #Borough #Bankside residents from @cathedralsdavid @AdeleLibDem & me with info on:

- loca…

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Just in from @Sw_Help - Waterloo Station lost property office is closed.

Most SWR ticket offices now shut till fu… https://t.co/QoMvb0TrPH

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RT @educationgovuk: We have been informed some parents have received an email stating:

‘As schools will be closing, if you're entitled to…

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RT @CorrineEdwards: Say you are in Waterloo @se1 The little Waitrose on Stamford st has plenty of food. Some items are reduced. Sandwiches.…

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From @LondonPortAuth: “To reduce social contact, travel and potential strain on emergency services, we strongly rec… https://t.co/g2jNH7kKp5

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RT @TurnipsBorough: We are open today and are still doing deliveries. You can also order fresh fish from @furnessfish and bread from @Bread…

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RT @MPSChaucer: PCSO Smith has been carrying out Anti - Robbery Patrols & Weapons Sweeps on New Kent Road as well as reassurance patrols on…

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Druid Street venues teaming up for virtual pub quiz https://t.co/EnezEO3mfK

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RT @RobesProject: Huge thank you to @georgethemartyr for providing lunch for 19 homeless guests at @robesproject winter night shelter today…

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RT @RobesProject: @robesproject has been able to place 10 guests in temporary housing via southwark council and 19 soon into a hotel, we st…

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RT @SadiqKhan: IMPORTANT: Londoners must stop all non-essential use of public transport now.

Growing numbers of @TfL staff are off sick or…

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RT @SupportGSTT: Your support is helping people who work at Guy's and St Thomas' when they need it most.

If you want to give a special…

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RT @NealsYardDairy: We have decided to close our Covent Garden shop. Our shops at Borough Market and Bermondsey will remain open.
We are op…

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Boots at Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre open 11 till 7.

Two customers allowed inside at a time. pic.twitter.com/AruSGHtUaM

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Poundland at Elephant & Castle remains open. pic.twitter.com/0sptDyV6jR

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Although hardware stores are permitted to trade, Pricebusters at Elephant & Castle is closed. pic.twitter.com/mOH8YeKpzs

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Superdrug at Elephant & Castle temporarily closed for “safety reasons” but ring the bell if you need pharmacy for p… https://t.co/Vlmwc7N1PE

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RT @EdenCaterers: We hope you're all staying safe ❤️ we're still sending out Essential Boxes and are working on some Essential Shopping Bag…

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boroughmarket A lovely shot of Monmouth Coffee in Borough Market this morning, practicing safe social distancing. pic.twitter.com/8qxBndi9rI

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If you're in Lambeth and your wheelie bin gets nicked, you're out of luck https://t.co/uPP6PqiGOs https://t.co/IfeLEzppbh

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RT @lambeth_council: Are you concerned a restaurant or café is offering food or drink to have in? Or a business such as a betting shop, pub…

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RT @WaterlooFB: Wanting to take some action following the lockdown announcement? We will be moving increasingly to a delivery service, at a…

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RT @AvaSantina: Sadiq Khan has told @mrjamesob on @LBC he argued at COBRA that construction workers should not be going to work, but was ov…

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RT @coopuk: From tonight our stores will be closing earlier than usual to give our colleagues a chance to replenish our shelves as well as…

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Also new from @lb_southwark: "f you are a local food business who has closed / scaled back and has unwanted stock o… https://t.co/oOg9EoNWdy

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New from @lb_southwark: "Please only volunteer IF you are under 70, healthy and have no caring responsibilities. P… https://t.co/ylJIGYIz1b

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@lovemangoindian I’d check the @gsttnhs website first. They said the other day that they had had quite a few offers… https://t.co/eVgCF6AxiW

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Local NHS staff were fed for free by McDonald’s at Waterloo Station on the takeaway’s final night of operation. https://t.co/xmatctMdlP

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RT @SunnySouthSam: London West Division News: retirements in London West, some should have retired earlier, but for the war they would have…

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RT @coyleneil: Disgusted to learn that, contrary to Government advice and specific MHCLG info, @foxtons and #Dexters estate agents are forc…

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RT @DefenceHQ: 📣 Soldiers deliver essential equipment to NHS.

"What you've seen today is a @BritishArmy convoy delivering Personal Protec…

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Soldiers have today delivered supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE) to St Thomas' Hospital
london-se1.co.uk/news/view/10176

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Update - water is back on in Clink Street

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Water supply problems in Borough & Bankside.

Just heard from a Clink Street resident that they are also affected https://t.co/n2Q6LI8pDx

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RT @LSBUsport: Good morning!

Today’s Tuesday workout (brought to you by Academy of Sports - Sports Coordinator Teema) is one that we can d…

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NEW: @lambeth_council leader @JackHopkins_Lab has approved measures to hand decision-making powers normally held by… https://t.co/U8k2hEOSnR

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IdaForster2 Water off on Redcross Way @se1 . Not sure how far it extends. Reported to @thameswater who have said someone will be here within 4 hrs.

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Just in from @thamesclippers - they are paring their operations back to weekday peak times only. pic.twitter.com/Fy0ZwWPwBz

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RT @lambeth_council: Last night the Government announced that all non-essential retail premises must close to limit the spread of Covid-19.…

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RT @BTPLondonBridge: Coronavirus or not, we’re still here @NetworkRailLBG to ensure that everyone who needs to travel can do so safely.

W…

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RT @GSTTnhs: Our early pregnancy and acute gynaecology unit is currently appointments only. You can self-refer but call the unit first to g…

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This guidance has now been toned down to remove the suggesting that going to the recycling centre would be in itsel… https://t.co/u9X26K6pge

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RT @SupportGSTT: Thank you so much for all your warm-hearted messages.

Your support means so much to everyone at @GSTTnhs. ❤️

Many o…

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RT @LoveShadThames: Sadly Legare has felt they had to close so we'll have to wait until "After the Coronavirus" life to enjoy their amazing…

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The Government advice that construction sites should continue to operate is "putting a real strain on the tube and… https://t.co/LyWq31ZFr8

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Southwark’s waste and recycling centre off the Old Kent Road is now closed to the public. Lambeth has done likewise… https://t.co/IOFJYtt0Rx

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Southwark leader @peterjohn6 suggests that for clarity, Government should say that list of eligible workers allowed… https://t.co/MxzrYeaMsk

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RT @LayersofLondon: Feel like doing a deep research dive into a London related topic while we are in lockdown? We are always looking for gu…

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Lots of questions this morning about construction sites.

Here's what Southwark leader @peterjohn6 had to say on t… https://t.co/BbYE3m1bnO

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RT @dadshouse: Dad's House Foodbank in Elephant and castle are looking for volunteers to help and carry on in the most difficult times.
We…

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On @BBCRadioLondon, @peterjohn6 has confirmed that today's Southwark cabinet meeting - which was due to consider us… https://t.co/WFRLfiXTjt

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RT @MayorofLondon: LONDON: The only people who should use public transport are those who absolutely have to go to work because they can’t d…

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Southwark’s twin town in France acts to combat fake news re COVID-19 https://t.co/qK0DAjgope

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Today is 40th anniversary of assassination of Oscar Romero.

Southwark’s @StGeorgesCath has a colourful shrine to… https://t.co/b7P9gvMZ8X

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@langrabbie The other option maybe is that Guy’s & St Thomas’ cases are geocoded to Southwark (because someone has… https://t.co/MN1mVPgeTH

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@langrabbie Hmm. My initial thought was KCH = Lambeth. So I googled a few days ago and of course got the Wikipedia… https://t.co/3MbOt3l0nG

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