Less than three weeks after a boy drowned in a swimming lake in Beckenham, the water has been reopened to the public.

The family of a 15-year-old boy who died after he went swimming in a lake in south-east London have paid tribute to his "infectious smile, charm, kindness, and unwavering dedication to others".

Crystal Palace FC has been granted permission to expand its training ground in Beckenham with new facilities, despite some opposition from residents.

Izaiah Smith was ‘just starting his life’ and greeted everyone ‘with the most adorable smile’ according to his friends and football coaches ...

The club will enlarge its gym and changing facilities and construct a new grounds maintenance building at its training ground on Metropolitan Open Land (MOL) in Copers Cope Road, Beckenham.

Izaiah Smith was found in Beckenham Place Park ... In a post on X, Dorking Wanderers FC said Izaiah was a "hugely popular" and "talented" player. "We are absolutely devastated to learn of the ...

Izaiah Smith, 15, drowned on April 4 in Beckenham Park Place lake after getting ... His football team Dorking Wanderers FC said it was “impossible to find the words to explain what a tragedy ...

Emergency crews were called to Beckenham Place Park in south-east London ... A post from Slough Town FC read: 'Our thoughts are with Izaiah’s family, friends and everyone at Dorking Wanderers'.