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Mary Quant aged 93.

I may be doing something wrong but when another post is quoted in a new post there is no way of seeing who posted the post that is quoted. If you see what I mean

Was it definitely council workers? It isn’t council owned.

Before he entered No.10, he was camped out at Carrie's flat in Camberwell because he'd lost everything in his latest divorce. In No.10, he shook the tree among donors in an opaque scheme to decorate his residence. If after No.10 he was plonking down cash to buy multimillion pound properties when his legitimate earnings could not have been the source of those funds, that would be very suspicious. There are reports that he has received £5 million since leaving No 10 seven months ago https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/feb/08/boris-johnson-advance-payment-speeches

"Medivet seem to be taking over many practices as their previous owners retire." Sadly, this seems to be true and not always when the owners retire. The vet opposite Herne Hill Station and the one in Norwood Road are both now branded Medivet. By my reckoning, and I hope I'm wrong, the only independent vet in the area is Mrs Robson in Highshore Road.

The Neighbourhood Vet, despite the name, is no longer run by the two independent vets who started it but individuals who describe themselves as ‘Finance Director’ and ‘Accountant’ who also own* a few hundred other vet practices throughout the UK. https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/07692597/officers I suspect the vets themselves, who I believe are employees, may be placed under a lot of pressure to maximise income which is easier to do when a pet has insurance hence the promotion of insurance policies. Lordship Lane Vets was incorporated into Medivet some years ago and I guess large conglomerates of practices is the way of the 21st century, not always to the benefit of pets or their owners. Mr Lomax used to terrify me I have to admit but I never felt he was trying to make as much money as he could out of me and had the best interests of the animal at heart. * Edited: This may be incorrect in that they are directors of the other practices rather than own them.

I didn't see that one coming. I just knew someone would come up with that!

Margaret Lake, also known as Mystic Meg, aged 80

For those wanting to join into the spirit of the occasion, the deadline for applying is 28 February and fast approaching. https://www.southwark.gov.uk/events-culture-and-heritage/events/planning-an-event/street-parties

Salad and veg have a limited life, unlike loo roll, which would preclude panic over buying.

I also collected forms for blood tests from FHRGP the other day and the receptionist pointed out that the form included testing for hiv. I also remember receiving a letter from the practice some years ago saying that my data may be shared with third parties. This was the default position unless I advised the practice otherwise.

Burt Bacharach

I’m curious too. One thought that came to my mind, and it is only a thought, is that the cladding on the top storey is being replaced as it does not conform to standards.

John Lewis online may have something that suits you with delivery arranged to one of their collection points at the Co-op LL or direct to your home.

Sue - Helen was in fact a councillor for College ward from 2010 until 2016 when she resigned as councillor 10 months after becoming our elected MP. The previous poster is just attempting to smear and undermine Helen by innuendo. I think we’re lucky to have her as our MP.

And has continued tirelessly to ensure a better postal service for her East Dulwich constituents

I agree it is hard to avoid. My heart goes out to Harry and the state of his mental health, he seems to be having a very public meltdown goaded on by others with commercial interests.

I don’t see your point. Royal Mail had already sold the old sorting office and it was owned privately when planning permission was granted.

Fay Weldon

Just a thought, if the street cleaners who empty them are not around, perhaps they’re on leave and the bins have been temporarily removed to prevent litter overflowing and creating a mess? I’ve noticed bins do disappear from time to time but reappear a few days later.

How can a bike parked across the pavement block access to other cyclists?

“The pedestrianised section of Rye Lane which has a cycle lane is awful. I navigated it in the week at a crawl because of pedestrians who depart the buses at the bus stop opposite who then cross the road and also not in any rush either.” It’s hideous for pedestrians as well, badly marked. I always have to remind myself it is a cycle lane before stepping on to that part of Rye Lane.

Don’t see it as a problem, I like to be kept informed, in fact I find it reassuring I’m being kept in the loop. It would be different if they were communicating about commercial private health-related services.

Sunak’s rise to Prime Minister demonstrates that within the Tory Government, class and/or wealth are more important than racial background. (cf also Michelle Mone). When the decision of who was to become PM was made by the general Tory membership the outcome was very different reflecting different priorities and outlook. As for the term bourgeois, these days and for many years in everyday conversation, it’s more to do with attitude than money/class and encompasses conformity combined with a lack of imagination.

Of course, but when a next day paid delivery takes 3 weeks to arrive, by that point those very same business are often having to reship items for customers and then chase Royal Mail for compensation, which costs them time and money too. My glasses broke recently so ordered new ones online with next day delivery, and they took a month to arrive during which i had to get through with glasses with one lens! Since my earlier post, I got in touch with one of the companies who use RM to see if they could ship an order by EVRI or DPD. They were very accommodating and I doubt if all companies would be quite so helpful but I guess it’s worth asking.