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Abbey Wood man 'threatened neighbours with imitation gun'
Police were called out to Abbey Wood at the weekend after reports a man was threatening his neighbours with a gun. Officers were dispatched to Eynsham Drive on June 7 at around 6.15pm. Following their arrival, 22-year-old Damien Shadbolt was
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Plumstead Make Merry beats the cuts with 7,000-strong festival
Greenwich's biggest community festival returned better than ever this year, despite an uncertain future caused by funding cuts. Plumstead Make Merry saw around 7,000 people come to the common on June 7 for music, activities, stalls, food and
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Greenwich pair jailed after £230,000 drug raid in Eltham
Two Greenwich men have been jailed after a police raid uncovered a haul of drugs with a street value of more than £230,000. More than four kilograms of cocaine and cannabis were found when officers from the Met's Trident gang command targeted a
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Orpington veteran and brother thought to be oldest surviving D-Day siblings to have fought together
An Oprington Navy veteran and his brother are thought to be the oldest surviving siblings of the D-Day invasion. John and Ernest Dale, who were aboard HMS Frobisher on June 6 1944 and stationed off the notorious Sword Beach, are now 94 and 90 years
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Most successful Amnesty International book sale's 40th event in Blackheath
The UK’s most successful local Amnesty International book sale is returning to Blackheath for its 40th event. Literary locals can attend the annual fundraising event for the leading human rights charity at the Church of the Ascension, in Dartmouth
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Fire destroys shed in Gravesend
A fire has destroyed a shed in Gravesend. Kent Fire and Rescue Service were called to a house on Trinity Road at 10.59am. Two fire engines from Thameside Fire Station were sent to the scene. Fire Commander Aylwin said: "We were there for
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Thamesmead boxing champion 'lucky to be alive' after suffering two strokes aged 31
An Erith boxing club are celebrating the recovery of two coaches who collapsed due to heart defects - just one day apart. Thamesmead world champion boxer and Eltham and District Boxing Club coach, Ryan Barrett, has been told by doctors that he
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12 fascinating old aerial photos of Bexley - did you guess the correct locations?
Here are 12 more fascinating aerial photographs from the 1920s, 30s and 40s, this time showing various locations around the Bexley borough. And now with the answers to where they show. The pictures are from English Heritage’s Britain from Above
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Plus-size Sydenham beauty queen bids for Miss British Beauty Curve crown
A plus-size beauty queen from Sydenham is celebrating being "big and beautiful" as she bids to be crowned Miss British Beauty Curve. Hollie Burgess went from hiding herself away in cardigans and baggy clothes to becoming a champion for body confidence
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Street style: Vibe finds out what you're wearing in Petts Wood
Vibe’s Ciara Murphy took to the streets to find out what’s hot... Chaenel Hay, 17, from Petts Wood, is a student who describes her style as eclectic and is always looking for new outfits that catch her eye. Chaenel says: “This isn’t actually
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PICTURED: Tennis star Andy Murray as you've never seen him before
With Wimbledon just a couple of weeks away, we’re sure you’ll love what Beckenham artist Richard Croft has served up. Richard, who works in local government and creates artwork in his spare time, has put a different spin on Andy Murray’s Olympic
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PICTURED: Man injured after car crashes into traffic lights near Bromley town centre
A man was injured after a car crashed into traffic lights near Bromley town centre yesterday afternoon. The incident happened at around 3.45pm in Tweedy Road, at the junction with College Road. One lane in Tweedy Road remains closed due to
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Squatters invade Lewisham Royal British Legion headquarters
Squatters who moved into Lewisham’s Royal British Legion headquarters for a week left elderly volunteers cleaning up their mess. The group moved mattresses, computers, games consoles and even a dog into the building in Lewisham High Street from
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VOTE: Millwall, Charlton or Crystal Palace - whose 2014/15 kit is best?
All three of News Shopper’s big league local teams have now unveiled their kits for next season, and there seems to be a trend towards tradition and simplicity. Crystal Palace and Millwall have both gone for tasteful, plain numbers that evoke their
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Seven-year-old boy taken to hospital after Abbey Wood accident
A seven-year-old boy was taken to hospital after a van and car collided in Abbey Wood. A spokesman for London Ambulance Service said the child was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital after the incident in Glendale Way on Thursday at 3.52pm. It
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Elderly Petts Wood couple tied up and burgled in 'vicious' attack
An elderly couple were attacked and tied up at their home in Petts Wood before burglars ransacked the property. Bromley police said an aggravated burglary took place at around 5am this morning (June 9) at a house in Chislehurst Road. A male
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Gravesham Sikhs lead way in marking 30th anniversary of massacre
Gravesham Sikhs led the way as tens of thousands descended on London to mark the 30th anniversary of an infamous massacre. More than 400 people from the borough took part in the march, with three packed coaches setting off from the Guru Nanak Darbar
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Man 'disappeared' while on escorted leave from Beckenham mental health hospital
A man from a Beckenham mental health hospital "disappeared" at the weekend. Police are appealing for assistance after Daniel Salako, 50, went missing while in West Wickham High Street on Friday (June 6). Mr Salako was on escorted leave from
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Swanley Council says 'enough is enough' on new gypsy pitch plans
Swanley Council has declared "enough is enough" in its battle with Sevenoaks District Council over plans to locate new gypsy pitches in the area. At a meeting of the council on June 4, members voted unanimously to send a statement to Sevenoaks
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£100,000 off an Eltham home - but only if England win World Cup
Lucky home buyers could receive a £100,000 discount on their new property – but only if England win the World Cup. Galliard Homes is offering the first 10 people to purchase one of their luxury apartments at Grove Place, Eltham, a golden ticket
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Summer style: Affordable ideas for guys, girls, kids and fun in the garden
It is time to give your wardrobe a makeover with some hot summer style. We’ve teamed up with Erith Riverside Shopping Centre to compile a summer style guide for the whole family, plus some goodies that’ll keep you entertained in the garden or at the
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Four-vehicle smash in Lee leaves person fighting for their life
A four-vehicle smash on the south circular in Lee has left a person fighting for their life in hospital. Emergency services were called to St Mildred's Road at 6.35am yesterday (June 8). The crash involved four vehicles and saw road closures
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Hundreds join fight against M&S closure
Hundreds of Gravesend residents have flocked to sign a petition to keep their beloved Marks and Spencer store from closing. Councillor Tanmanjeet Dhesi, Labour’s parliamentary candidate for Gravesham, organised the petition and collected signatures
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Hundreds sign petition against Woolwich M&S closure
Hundreds of people have signed an online petition to save Woolwich’s 100-year-old M&S store. News Shopper revealed last week how the Powis Street outlet shop could shut its doors as early as August under cost-cutting plans. Greenwich Council
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Theatre professionals lend expertise to Petts Wood Operatic Society's Godspell
A West End star and a pro tenor will be lending their star power to Petts Wood Operatic Society’s latest show. Former bricklayer turned major label singer Gari Glaysher and theatre veteran David Ball will star in the company’s Godspell at Babington
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Orpington comedian wins cash for charity in celebrity TV quiz
Orpington comedian Josie Long beat 14 other celebrities to win more than £20,000 for charity on a TV quiz. The brainy comic saw off stars including Heston Blumenthal, Johnny Vegas, Ann Widdecombe and Dara O’Briain on Celebrity 15 to 1, which was
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Axe-wielding robbers try to smash their way into Crayford jewellers
Two men armed with an axe tried to smash their way into a Crayford jewellers before getting away on a moped. Police are investigating the incident at Cash for Gold in Crayford Road which happened just before 5pm on Wednesday. The suspects
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Petts Wood tributes to pensioner who dedicated life to Royal British Legion
A family laid wreaths in Petts Wood War Memorial garden to commemorate an 86-year-old woman who dedicated her life to the Royal British Legion. Joan Shepherd from St Paul’s Cray, who passed away recently, had planned to visit Normandy and take
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Five teenagers charged with Sydenham murder of James Hunter
Police have now charged five teens with the murder of James Hunter in Sydenham. Mr Hunter, 18, was stabbed in the chest during a fight between groups of youths in Wells Park Road, Sydenham, on May 31. Although ambulance crews attended, Mr Hunter
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Bexley police support gay-friendly football game
Bexley Police FC will play gay-friendly football club Bexley Invicta in a bid to kick homophobia out of the sport. The two teams will compete for the Aslie Pitter MBE Trophy in support of Football versus Homophobia. Officers from local police
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Michael McIntyre books six night Greenwich return
Record breaking comedian Michael McIntyre will return to Greenwich with a six-night run at the O2 next year. Michael will have plenty of time to prepare for his new show Happy and Glorious, which is scheduled to arrive in Greenwich for six performances
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PubSpy vows to see out zombie apocalypse with UKIP leader at The Blacksmith Arms, Cudham
When society finally breaks down into chaos or the zombie apocalypse comes – and one or both of those is surely inevitable – there is one place you will find me; locked in at The Blacksmith Arms. Deep in the countryside, sufficiently tucked away
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Townley Grammar School wins Bexley Borough Athletics Championships
The Townley Grammar School Athletics Team was awarded overall 1st Place at the recent Bexley Borough School’s Athletics Championships. Townley took both junior and senior titles at the competition, coming first in the Junior Girls section (KS3
