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Grammy nominees celebrate half a century of blues at Fairfield Halls
A Theatre will celebrate 50 years of playing blues next month. Grammy nominees The Heritage Blues Orchestra will headline a celebration of the genre at Fairfield Halls in Croydon on Sunday, July 6. The venue was one of the first to host historic
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'Lowlife scum' blasted for dumping starving pregnant horse in Crockenhill
The owner of a Crockenhill animal rescue centre has lambasted the "lowlife scum" who dumped a starving pregnant horse on his doorstep. John Ranger, 37, is caring for Bluebell after the mare was found abandoned close to death 500 yards from the
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Pupils at Bexleyheath school to get lessons in money management
Pupils at Bexleyheath secondary school are going to be taught by the experts about how to manage money and finances. The new lessons are being brought in at St Columbus Catholic School for Boys in Halcot Avenue after it was announced that the school
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Dance stars of Strictly, Britain's Got Talent and Got to Dance combine for Bromley mash-up show
Dance worlds will collide when Flash Mob comes to Bromley at the end of the month. Having launched at the Edinburgh Fringe and has a residency in the West End, the show is heading to The Churchill Theatre on June 29 with a hatful of TV stars in
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Woman who 'threatened to jump' off intu Bromley's roof is sectioned
The young woman who reportedly threatened to jump off intu Bromley's car park roof has been sectioned under the mental health act. The woman spent five hours on the shopping centre - formerly The Glades - roof between the hours of 4pm and 9pm on
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Missing Eltham woman found
A missing 51-year-old Eltham woman has been found, police say. Karen Golledge has last been seen by her family on Sunday (June 8) before they went to work. Greenwich police believeed Ms Golledge was in Brighton and might try to return to London
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Dartford band The Pretty Things, who 'made The Stones look tame', to release 50th anniversary record
A north Kent band that helped give birth to the swinging sixties, had Parliament worried and were name-checked by Bob Dylan are preparing to release a Live album to mark their 50th anniversary. The Pretty Things released their eponymous debut in
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Bexley Council webcasts first meeting at new Bexleyheath offices
Bexley Council held its first ever meeting at its brand new offices, which broke new ground by being webcast online. Last night was the first time residents had been able to watch councillors in action on their own computer screens for the first
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Bexley Council seeks public comments on parking plans
Bexley Council is asking for public comments on plans to improve parking provision in the borough. Its draft Parking Strategy and Action Plan has been prepared following a review of the council's parking service. This included a public consultation
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Orpington Station car park to have 142 new spaces in £1.9m project
Orpington Station car park is to be expanded in a £1.9 million project. The money will be used to build a new deck to the facility, which will create a further 142 spaces. Work is set to go ahead next month and is expected to finish in December
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Elderly Bromley woman with health problems missing for nearly a month
An elderly woman from Bromley has been missing for nearly a month. Police are appealing for assistance to help find Anna Todd, who was last seen at her home at around 11am on Saturday May 17. Anna is of Greek origin and is said to have various
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UPDATE: Severe delays across SE London and north Kent after person hit by train at Denmark Hill
Train services across News Shopper's patch are experiencing severe delays after a person was hit by a train at Denmark Hill. Services affected include those between Sevenoaks and Blackfriars, and between Datford and London Victoria. All lines
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Crossness Engines Industrial Museum to host first steam day of summer
The Crossness Engines Industrial Museum in Abbey Wood is hosting its first open steam day of the summer. The event at the Belvedere Road site on June 22 will feature the restored Prince Consort machine in action which is reckoned to be the largest
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Bluewater cinema to screen World Cup matches for free
Bluewater cinema is screening all the World Cup matches from Brazil for free this summer. The action kicks off on Saturday with the England v Italy match. A spokesman for Showcase Cinema said: "Everyone is welcome, from local football clubs
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UPDATE: Traffic delays after collision in Beckenham
Southend Road in Beckenham was blocked both ways after an accident earlier today (June 12), causing traffic delays in the area. The accident occurred at around 12 noon between Brackley Road and the junction at Park Road and Foxgrove Road. A
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Woman from Hayes scales Mount Everest to run 'the highest marathon in the world'
A woman from Hayes scaled Mount Everest to take part in the ‘highest marathon in the world’. Helen Stow, 32, trekked through a blizzard, was snowed in while sleeping in her tent, and dined on tinned spam and garlic soup to complete the revered
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Unlicensed cabbie rapist from Deptford found in Swanscombe using victim's iPhone tracker app
An unlicensed cabbie who drove a clubber to the countryside and raped her is facing jail after he was snared by his victim's iPhone tracker app. Paul Causer, 39, of Barfleur Lane, Deptford, picked up the 28-year-old woman outside McQueen's bar
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3 amazing sun creams that aren't like emulsion
Summer is officially here and if you are staying in the UK or heading off abroad you need sunscreen, but which to get? Vibe’s Indra Wignall has a look at some of the more forward-thinking options. Gone are the days of the gloopy, thick sunscreen
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Residents group together to debate future of Crystal Palace Park
A group of residents has started an initiative to debate the possible redevelopment of Crystal Palace Park. ‘The Information Project’ has been formed by concerned locals who want to discuss the impact large-scale changes would have on the community
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UPDATED: Dorothy Perkins, Burtons and Evans closing in Dartford town centre on Saturday
Dorothy Perkins, Burtons and Evans are closing their stores in Dartford town centre this Saturday. Signs have gone up in all the shops in the Orchard Shopping Centre in High Street confirming the news which has been rumoured for many months.
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UPDATE: 'Kissing' teens who fell to death from Deptford tower block named as Anastasia Tutik and Miguel Ramos
Two teenagers who were seen 'kissing' on a Deptford balcony before falling six floors to their deaths have been officially named. Police were called to Knights Tower, a new luxury complex in Wharf Street, on June 11 at 12.13am where Russian student
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War and film centre stage at Sydenham Arts Festival
Film will be at the forefront of this year’s Sydenham Arts Festival. The festival - from July 5 to 20 - features more than 60 events, with plenty of music, comedy and theatre. Central to the event is the collaboration between Sydenham Film
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Lee Rigby Woolwich memorial victory after thousands show support
Thousands of people have helped persuade council chiefs to allow a memorial for murdered soldier Lee Rigby in Woolwich. There have been mounting calls – including around 80,000 signatures – for a Woolwich memorial to be built near the spot where
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Bromley public warned: Don't wash raw chicken
The people of Bromley are being warned not to wash raw chicken. Bromley Council and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) hope to raise awareness of food bacteria campylobacter, often found in raw chicken, as part of food safety week. Campylobacter
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Ex-Addicks boss Chris Powell gives his World Cup predictions
Former Charlton manager Chris Powell admits England face a tough task to land the World Cup in Brazil. The globe’s biggest sporting spectacle finally gets underway tonight when the tournament’s hosts nation take on Croatia. And Powell, who
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'Learner' moped driver 'breaks leg' in Sydenham crash
A Sydenham accident involving a moped has left a 34-year-old man with a suspected broken leg. The smash happened just before 6.30pm last night (June 11) on Kirkdale next to a petrol station at the junction with Peak Hill Avenue. Policew say
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Female motorcyclist in hospital as priority after crash near Blackwall Tunnel
A female motorcyclist has been taken to hospital as a priority after a crash near the Blackwall Tunnel this morning (June 12). London Ambulance Service (LAS) were called to the junction of A102 Blackwall Tunnel Approach Northbound with Blackwall
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Tributes to Orpington man who has died in biking accident in Germany
Tributes have been paid to an Orpington man who tragically died in a motorcycling accident in Germany. Tony Halliday, 54, was riding his motorbike between Titisee-Neustadt and Barenthal in the Black Forest region of Germany when he was involved
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Illusionist Derren Brown chooses Dartford for premiere of new tour
South London illusionist par excellence Derren Brown will launch his next one-man show in Dartford. The multi-award winning master of psychological tricks’ previous show, Infamous, was the Orchard Theatre’s fastest-ever selling show. He will
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PICTURED: Smash between police car and van in Deptford
A smash between a marked police car and a van caused traffic chaos in Deptford last night (June 11). London Ambulance Service was called at 6.23pm to the junction of Deptford Broadway with Tanner's Hill and sent one ambulance crew to the scene.
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EastEnders' Danny Dyer to sign books at Bluewater
Shut it, you mugs! Danny Dyer’s coming to town. The cockney hard man, currently appearing in EastEnders, will be at Waterstones in Bluewater from noon on Sunday, June 22. No, Danny hasn’t penned a book, he’s signing copies of Jonathan Sothcott
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Still no date for restart of Waste4Fuel High Court hearing
It is unclear when Waste4Fuel's High Court hearing, adjourned on May 8, will reconvene. The hearing, which had been expected to last three days, began at the Royal Courts of Justice on May 6. Although it was due to start again in June, the
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Lewisham school kids dine with Boris Johnson after winning maths contest
A Lewisham school dined with Boris Johnson after winning an inaugural London maths competition. Kender Primary School pupils Azeezat Uushff, Stephen Odeleve, and Paul Adea, all aged 10, beat dozens of others to win the competition on Tuesday (
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UPDATE: Two non-suspicious deaths in Thamesmead in three days
Police were called to two unexplained deaths in Thamesmead in three days just yards from one another. A 52-year-old woman was found dead in her home in Malthus Path on Monday evening. Police were called at 7.01pm and a spokesman confirmed the
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American speed festival thrills Brands Hatch crowds
Thousands of fans flocked to a sunny Brands Hatch last weekend as the north Kent venue took on a foreign flavour by hosting American SpeedFest II. Spectators were treated to great entertainment both on and off the track, with a pair of NASCAR Whelen
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SPORT IN BRIEF: Millwall duo go extra mile for Prostate Cancer UK
CYCLING: Team Millwall, made up of programme editor Billy Taylor and photographer Brian Tonks, successfully completed the London to Amsterdam cycle challenge over the weekend - raising over £2,500 for Prostate Cancer UK in the process. Alongside
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Shoreditch-style street art adds a touch of cool to Gravesend
A Gravesend business owner has set his sights on adding a touch of 'cool' to the town by dowsing his property in Shoreditch-style street art. Akbal Randhawa, aged 41, podiatrist and owner of The Foot Clinic in Old Road West has commissioned popular
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Fashion tips: Get Kate Middleton's Greenwich look on a budget
Every time future queen Kate Middleton makes a public appearance, the checkouts go into overdrive. Following her recent tour of Australia, sales of yellow dresses nearly doubled on eBay after the princess was photographed in one. This week,
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Nominate your animal star to be our Pet of the Day
Is your pet especially cute? Does it have an unusual talent? Is it just an all-round amazing animal? If you think your furry, feathered or scaly friend deserves special recognition, nominate him or her to be our Pet of the Day. Each day we're
