Deportation for pirate DVD seller

 
By Stuart Forbes
An illegal immigrant found guilty of possessing and distributing counterfeit DVDs broke down in court this week when she was told she would be deported.

Baby P play at Southwark Playhouse

 
 
By Sylvia Rowley
It has dominated headlines and bulletins of late, but is the tragedy of Baby P fit material for a play? 

Burgess Park may close following attacks on cyclists

 
By Lena de Casparis
Attacks on cyclists after dark may lead to night-time closure of one of the largest parks in south-east London as no other solution can be found.

Youth rep speaks out at knife crime meeting

 
By Lena de Casparis
“A wall of silence” prevents dialogue between young people and politicians, a Peckham youth representative told The Platform after speaking at a home affairs select committee on Monday.

Jailed for squeezing policeman’s testicles

 
By Ceiri O’Driscoll
There was laughter from the dock as a man was charged for squeezing a policeman’s testicles and then punching him in the face.