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'Satanist' actor guilty over right-wing documents

A self-proclaimed Satanist who claimed he made a pact with a "red-horned devil" has been found guilty of having extreme right-wing material.

Former Brit school of Performing Arts student Declan George Candiani, 26, was stopped by counter-terrorism police at Stansted Airport as he attempted to go on holiday to Finland with his girlfriend, on 13 August 2024.

On seeing the contents of his phone, officers arrested him and searched the home he shares with his mother in Streatham, south-west London.

'Satanist' actor guilty over right-wing documents

A self-proclaimed Satanist who claimed he made a pact with a "red-horned devil" has been found guilty of having extreme right-wing material.

Former Brit school of Performing Arts student Declan George Candiani, 26, was stopped by counter-terrorism police at Stansted Airport as he attempted to go on holiday to Finland with his girlfriend, on 13 August 2024.

On seeing the contents of his phone, officers arrested him and searched the home he shares with his mother in Streatham, south-west London.

A self-proclaimed Satanist who claimed he made a pact with a "red-horned devil" has been found guilty of having extreme right-wing material.

Former Brit school of Performing Arts student Declan George Candiani, 26, was stopped by counter-terrorism police at Stansted Airport as he attempted to go on holiday to Finland with his girlfriend, on 13 August 2024.

On seeing the contents of his phone, officers arrested him and searched the home he shares with his mother in Streatham, south-west London.

Runner with brain tumour targets marathon record

A man with terminal brain cancer says it has become his "purpose in life" to break the world record for the most money raised by a marathon runner.

Iain Ward, 36, from Streatham in south London, was diagnosed with glioblastoma - an aggressive form of brain tumour – in 2020 after it was spotted during an MRI scan for a medical trial the previous year.

Runner with brain tumour targets marathon record

A man with terminal brain cancer says it has become his "purpose in life" to break the world record for the most money raised by a marathon runner.

Iain Ward, 36, from Streatham in south London, was diagnosed with glioblastoma - an aggressive form of brain tumour – in 2020 after it was spotted during an MRI scan for a medical trial the previous year.

The free film festival showcasing the capital's talent

Author, George Walker

Role, BBC News

A range of local filmmakers headed to an award-winning cinema in south-east London to display their latest work at a short film showcase of the capital's independent cinematic talent.

The event at the Peckhamplex was part of the Peckham and Nunhead Free Film Festival (PNFF), a roaming roster of screenings run by volunteers across the area's best small venues.

The free film festival showcasing the capital's talent

George WalkerBBC News

A range of local filmmakers headed to an award-winning cinema in south-east London to display their latest work at a short film showcase of the capital's independent cinematic talent.

The event at the Peckhamplex was part of the Peckham and Nunhead Free Film Festival (PNFF), a roaming roster of screenings run by volunteers across the area's best small venues.

'Genre-bending, rule-breaking' artist in no rush to find success

Manish PandeyBBC News

What do you get when you put bhangra, hip-hop and heavy metal together?

Just some of the genres that have inspired singer Raf-Saperra

The 26-year-old British Punjabi artist puts this tapestry down to his "eclectic upbringing" in south London.

Born to two immigrant parents who moved to the UK in the late 1980s, Raf says his background sets him apart from other Punjabi artists.

"For most parents, there's a sense of shock, sadness and disbelief this could have happened to our beloved school."

Emma Pryer is a mum of a year four pupil at Julian's Primary School in Streatham, south London.

On 23 August there was a fire at the school, which damaged part of the roof, and the pupils were not able to return at the start of term on Wednesday.

Incinerator broke air pollution limits 916 times

Author, Esme Stallard

Role, Climate and science reporter, BBC News

Beddington incinerator, which serves four south London councils, faces enforcement from the Environment Agency after exceeding air pollution limits on 916 occasions.

The offences, which occurred between 2022 and 2024 at the energy-from-waste plant, were revealed last week after the operator Viridor admitted it had been collecting pollution data incorrectly.