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And hello all...


My name is David and I am the new Dulwich reporter for the Southwark News...


Myself and Jenny begin at almost identical times in what is an interesting time in and around the Lane...


Please feel free to give me a call or drop me an e-mail...

...many of you will know me from my previous role as the Asstnt Manager in the Magdala, on Lordship Lane


Hope to hear from you soon


020 7231 5258


[email protected]

Ah, the wonderful front-page splashes on the Southwark News. The golden age was round 1999-2001 - I have kept several of them, notably...


ONE-ARMED DRUG-RUNNING BISHOP ON THE RUN!


REVEALED: THE FILTHIEST FLAT IN LONDON

"Nonce and hookers in sordid den of iniquity"


DEMON WHEELCHAIR PERV GETS FIVE YEARS

The headline that appears on an A-board outside retailers of the said newswpaper tend to be the Headline on the front page that day or week. They may alter slightly in number of words but the content generally remains the same... it is simply a matter of looking through the archives at the past issues and the stories on the front page...


When I get a moment in the office, I shall pick out a selection and relay one to you each time I post a comment...


Maybe get a game of headline tennis going with other newspapers... the SLP, local Guardian etc...


David Y

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