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Met commissioner drops in to Demelza Eltham hospice
London's top cop met youngsters at an Eltham hospice to help the charity mark its fifth birthday. The Commissioner of the Met Police Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe received a tour of Demelza's facility on May 22. Demelza has been treating life-limited
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13 things you must see this week
Check out these gigs, days out, theatre shows and comedians this week. Audley at The Rambler’s Rest in Chislehurst, on Sunday (June 15) Soul singer Audley Anderson first caught the nation’s attention on the BBC’s Fame Academy. He brings his
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Catford's Ben Elton pays tribute to Rik Mayall
Catford’s Ben Elton has paid tribute to his good friend and comedy collaborator Rik Mayall. Mayall, 56, died yesterday at his home in Barnes. It is not yet known what caused his unexpected death, though it is not thought to be suspicious. The
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PICTURE COMPILATION: Bexley v Blackheath
Blackheath brushed aside Bexley by 143 runs on Saturday and our photographer KEITH GILLARD caught all the action on his camera. It was a memoradle day for Blackheath's Tanweer Sikandar (below) who weighed in with 106 of his side's 225-8 total.
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Sydenham's Rolf Harris 'is a sinister pervert'
Rolf Harris targeted young fans whose "penalty" for their admiration was to suffer sexual assault at the hands of the star, a court has heard. The veteran entertainer - who was living in Sydenham during the 1960s and 1970s when some of his alleged
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VIDEOS: Relive England's 7 opening World Cup fixtures from 1982 to 2010
The nation is now counting down the hours until Saturday’s fixture against Italy so we’ve taken a nostalgic look back with a video compilation of England’s previous seven opening games from 1982 onwards to help get you in the World Cup mood. From
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West Wickham property raided for drugs
Police raided a West Wickham house today (June 10) thought to be used for the production of cannabis. Officers executed at 8.20am a drugs warrant at a property in Hawes Lane and were reportedly still on the scene by the afternoon. News Shopper
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£200,000 worth of drugs found in Dartford
A drug dealer has been jailed after Kent Police officers discovered a haul of cannabis worth almost £200,000 in his van in Dartford. Christian Busby, aged 38, of Cromwell Road, Reading, was imprisoned for 20 months by a judge at Maidstone Crown
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Pop-up brunch club launches in Deptford
A new pop-up brunch club is landing in Deptford where top chefs will serve up their twist on the weekend classic. Deptford Brunch Club will run every weekend until the end of October with a different chef each week dishing out grub in two sittings
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5 things to see and do in...Eltham
Eltham’s a busy, bustling place but it has plenty of beauty too. Let’s imagine you’ve just arrived there and you’ve got an hour spare – what should you see, where should you go and what should you do? Vibe’s picked out five things. The list is
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Competition: Share 'British summer time' pictures for chance to win festival tickets
A feast of family fun - including Sir Tom Jones, Boyzone and Little Mix - will be taking place at Hyde Park on July 13 and you could be there. The Barclaycard Presents British Summer Time festival family day will also feature the music of 10cc
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Bromley listed as a top spot for single men after major singles study
Bromley has been listed as one of the best places in the capital for men on the look out for love. Research by the Future Foundation think tank reveals the London borough has a ratio of 113 single women per 100 men. It is joined in its offerings
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PICTURED: Duchess of Cambridge looks glam in Greenwich for Britain's America's Cup bid
The Duchess of Cambridge arrived in Greenwich today to launch a British sailing bid for America’s Cup glory. Dressed in a cream dress paired with navy heels, Kate made her first solo appearance at the National Maritime Museum since her tour with
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Pair of motorists hurt as two cars collide in Sidcup
A pair of motorists in their 40s were hurt after two cars collided in Sidcup early this morning. Police were called to a collision between a VW Golf and a Ford Galaxy in Blackfen Road at 6.40am. A 47-year-old man and 40-year-old woman received
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UPDATE: Missing Bromley man found in Orpington
A Bromley man missing since Friday (June 6) has been found. Police recently appealed for assistance to help trace 51-year-old Paul Thompson. He was found safe and well in the Orpington area last night (June 9).
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TV documentary follows Abbey Wood Gaelic football team's road to glory
What do you get when you take a group of youngsters from a deprived area of south east London and throw them a Gaelic football? A team of champions if the story of St Paul’s Academy in Abbey Wood is anything to go by, thanks to the efforts of their
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London gears up for gridlock over Uber app taxi protest
Central London is gearing up for gridlock tomorrow due to a taxi protest in response to the Uber cab-booking app. The protest is the latest in a string of worldwide movements by the regulated taxi industry against services such as those offered
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Lee driver in four-vehicle pile-up 'no longer in life-threatening condition'
A driver whose car was involved in a four-vehicle smash in Lee is no longer in a life-threatening condition, police say. Police and ambulances were called out to St Mildred's Road at 6.35am on June 8 after the pile up. One man, the driver of
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Crystal Palace Festival headliners compose music for 'stunning' collection of historic films
Crystal Palace Overground Festival favourite Metamono have composed music for a silent film show for this year’s event. The artists headlined in 2013 and have put together a piece to accompany the upcoming ‘Secrets of Nature – Sounds Unseen’.
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Blackheath see off Bexley in convincing fashion
Tanweer Sikandar and Tom Mees each played key roles as leaders Blackheath enjoyed an emphatic 143-run success at Bexley in the Kent Cricket League Premier Division. Sikandar contributed 106 to his side’s innings of 225-8, while Mees took 5-17 as
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UPDATE: Woman has come down from roof of intu Bromley shopping centre after 'threatening to jump'
A young woman has come down from the roof of intu Bromley's car park, from which she reportedly threatened to jump. Police officers were called to the shopping centre, formerly known as The Glades, at 4pm. A police spokesman confirmed she came
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Ground-breaking films brought to life at festival fundraiser
Crystal Palace Festival favourite Metamono is breathing new life into rarely seen classics of wildlife documentary at the 8th Crystal Palace Overground Festival, thanks to the support of Film Hub London. Secrets of Nature – Sounds Unseen is a silent
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PICTURED: Van-on-roof driver talks of terrifying crash in Bexleyheath
A man says he and his girlfriend are "lucky to be alive" after their van was smashed into and flipped onto its roof as they drove home after delivering flowers for a funeral. Chris Hackett, 26, of Glynde Road, Bexleyheath, and Katy Wendon, 26,
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'Unexploded bomb' scare closes Victoria station
Reports of an unexploded Second World War bomb at a building site next to Victoria station stopped trains services going in and out of the terminal today. However, fire crews and the Met Police attended the site and have declared it safe. A spokesman
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Fire destroys derelict Welling church hall roof
A fire at a derelict church hall in Welling destroyed its roof and required dozens of firefighters to bring under control. Six fire engines and 35 firefighters and officers were called to the blaze in William Foster Lane at around 2.30pm on Saturday
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Brockley jack-knifed lorry causes chaos
A lorry jack-knifing in Brockley has caused traffic problems this morning. Pepys Road blocked at Drakefell Road and Avignon Road.
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VOTE: Which World Cup song with a south east London link is best?
By the time Monty Python takes to the stage in Greenwich for the first time on July 1, there is a fair chance England’s stars may be back to catch them. England’s final group game is on June 24 and, provided they get that far, their round of 16
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Bexley fire commander starts solo cycle from John O Groats to Lands End for Macmillan
Bexley borough's fire commander Richard Welch has begun a 13 day adventure solo cycle from John O Groats to Lands End. Mr Welch, 42, who lives in Northumberland Heath, is raising money for Macmillan Cancer Nurses and begun the epic 603 mile journey
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Drug dealers from Bromley, Bexley, and Bexleyheath jailed after £26 million cocaine supply
A gang of drug dealers from south-east London have been jailed for a total of 34 years after supplying the streets with £26m worth of cocaine. James Williams, 33, of Rowan Road, Bexleyheath, and 28-year-old Michael Butler, of Wedgewood Court in
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11-year-old boy hit by Land Rover in Abbey Wood
An 11-year-old boy was taken to hospital with leg injuries after being run over in Abbey Wood. Police were called to a collision between a Land Rover and the child in Coralline Walk at 4.30pm on Thursday. Metropolitan Police spokesman said:
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Open air cinema returns to Chislehurst with Wizard of Oz
Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in the multiplex anymore – Chislehurst Open Air Cinema is returning this summer with a screening of The Wizard of Oz. Get your red shoes ready because dressing up is encouraged (but not essential) at the screening
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Wings v Addicks tickets go on sale
Tickets for the upcoming Welling v Charlton pre-season friendly went on sale from Park View Road this morning. The annual clash between the Wings and Addicks takes place on July 12 and fans are being advised to purchase in advance in order to take
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Sydenham jet-setting great great granny marks 100th birthday
A jet-setting great great granny has celebrated her 100th birthday with family from all over the world. Theodora Maisie Latimer, of St Bartholomews Close, has been a Sydenham resident for nearly 20 years and lived in Lewisham borough for twice
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Homeless Bexley woman appeals for dog fosterer
A homeless woman from Bexleyheath is searching for someone to take care of her dog until she finds permanent housing. Josephine Morrish, 45, of Dorcis Avenue, is on the hunt for a dog loving fosterer to take care of her seven-year-old black and
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VIDEO: Dartford Council contractor caught weeing up woman's outside wall
A Dartford Council contractor has been caught on CCTV weeing on the wall of a house when he was supposed to be putting up fencing. Tracey Croft, 43, of Trevithick Drive, Dartford, sent the video into News Shopper showing the appalling incident
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Dr Who, X Men and Back to the Future at action-packed Cray Festival
Science fiction fans will be in for a treat at the Cray Festival next month. As well as live bands, arts and crafts and community groups, the fun day at St Mary Cray Recreation Ground on July 5 will feature a world of Cosplay and Sci-fi wonders
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Blackfen Road in Blackfen closed after accident
Blackfen Road in Blackfen has been closed this morning after an accident. The road has re-opened both way after the incident at the junction of Fen Grove. The 132 bus route has been affected. Did you see what happened or have pictures?
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Chaos on A2 after three-vehicle accident near Bluewater
Drivers are experiencing long delays on the A2 from Bluewater going towards the Blackwall Tunnel. There is queuing due to an earlier accident which has now been moved onto the hard shoulder at Bean. Congestion is currently back to the M2/J1 at
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Boris would use a bike pump but how would YOU survive a zombie apocalypse?
The potential for a zombie apocalypse has been the focus of some attention recently – hopefully not a precursor to one actually happening! In one of his regular #askboris chat sessions, Mayor of London Boris Johnson was asked the very serious question
