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Severe rush hour delays at Victoria station after gas cylinder alert
There are severe delays on the trains this evening after a ruptured gas canister at Battersea Park caused chaos at Victoria station - stopping trains going in or out. Network Rail said they found a leaking gas cylinder at the nearby Battersea
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Plant doctor's top 5 hanging basket tips
Plant doctor Mark Reeve, of Coolings Garden Centre, gives his top 5 tips for beautiful hanging baskets and containers. 1. Use only top quality plants and compost. You will find cutting corners gives poor results. 2. Use water retaining gel
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IN PICTURES: Biggin Hill Airport's Festival of Flight wows thousands of spectators
Fifteen thousand people turned up for Biggin Hill Airport's Festival of Flight on Saturday (June 14), an event which culminated in a spectacular show from the Red Arrows. The Green family left to right: Poppy Green, 10, Andy, 48, Kat, 40 and
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UPDATED: Four fire crews called to Waste4Fuel in St Paul's Cray stay for 12 hours
Fire crews from Siducup, Orpington and Erith have spent over 12 hours at Waste4Fuel in St Paul's Cray fighting a blaze. Four fire crews were called to the plant in Cornwall Drive at 1.30am on Monday- the site has a history of constant blazes.
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Dog snatched from owner's hand in Northfleet
Police are looking to speak to two men who reportedly tried to snatch a dog from a women's hand in Northfleet. Kent Police detectives investigating the attempted robbery have release the images of two men they are looking to speak to. At around
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Dartford boss admits sense of relief after Salisbury relegation hands his club reprieve
Manager Tony Burman admits he was relieved after Dartford were reinstated back into the Conference following Salisbury City’s demotion to the Conference South. The Wiltshire club’s financial problems caught up with them on Friday when the league
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Swanley pensioners 'up in arms' over mini-bus price hike
Around 1,000 pensioners in the Swanley area face losing their freedom as the price of a beloved Age Concern bus rises. The bus, run by Rural Age Concern Darent Valley, transports elderly residents to Swanley for shopping and club trips from areas
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TV star to judge Foots Cray dog show
The organisers of a Foots Cray dog show are expecting large crowds after the cancellation of Danson Festival. The dog show, which takes place on July 5 at Foots Cray Information Centre, will see classes judged by BBC's Rob Alleyne, presenter of
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Falls Awareness Week promotes 12-week course for older people in Dartford
Falls Awareness Week has launched today (June 16) to promote specialist services available for Dartford residents and help keep older people on their feet for longer. The campaign aims to reduce risk of a fall and promote services which improve
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Lead eagle statues worth £60,000 stolen from Farningham house
Two lead eagle statues worth £60,000 have been stolen from a house in Farningham. The incident occurred between 7.30pm on Wednesday, June 11 and 7.30am on Thursday, June 12 in High Street. A West Kent police spokesman said: "The statues were
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Orpington lad wins World Duathlon Championships and dreams of Olympics
An Orpington lad has won his category at this year’s World Sprint Duathlon Championships and is dreaming of Olympic stardom. Ben Cockburn, 22, ran and peddled his way to glory this month in Pontevedra, Spain, in the 20-24 age bracket. The world
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Sydenham's Rolf Harris 'punished with public humiliation'
Rolf Harris has been punished for past infidelity with "public humiliation" in a prosecution that fails to meet the standard of criminal proof, a jury has heard. Defence barrister Simon Ray, who stepped in to give the closing speech because Harris's
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Lewisham Job Fair attracts more than 1,300 jobseekers
More than 1,300 jobseekers attended the fourth annual Lewisham Job Fair in Catford – which saw queues out the door. Job hunters visited Catford's Civic Centre to meet recruiters and browse new job and training opportunities at the event run by
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Man in his 60s hit by go kart in Longfield
A man in his 60s suffered head injuries after being hit by a go kart in Longfield. The incident happened at an address off Fawkham Road at around 3.40pm yesterday. The victim was struck by the racer travelling at around 20mph and was knocked
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Seven-year-old Lennie gets the chop for charity
A generous seven-year-old girl from Sidcup has cut off her beloved long blonde hair to be made into wigs for poorly children. Lennie Whitlock of Berwick Crescent visited Salon 193 in Days Lane to have her hair cut into a bob on June 12 - her long
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UPDATE: Camper van crash on Eltham Yorkshire Grey roundabout leaves man in hospital
A three-vehicle smash involving a camper van at the Yorkshire Grey roundabout in Eltham caused big delays this morning. The accident is understood to have happened on the roundabout. Police were called out to the incident at 9.04am. A man
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Gravesend man arrested after £800 stolen from Mercedes Benz
A Gravesend man has been arrested in connection with the theft of £800 from a Mercedes Benz. The incident occurred on March 25 when an envelope of cash was taken from the car in Saddington Street, at around 2pm. Kent Police arrested a 25-year-old
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Lee stabbing victim now stable in hospital
A man who was being stabbed in Lee at the weekend is now in a stable condition, police say. Officers were called to Baring Road at around 6.40am on Saturday (June 14) to reports of a stabbing. Ambulance crews took the victim, in his 20s, to
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Disabled pensioner kicked-out of theatre
A Bexleyheath pensioner has voiced her anger at being thrown out of Dartford's Orchard Theatre after being told that her paralysed husband's wheelchair was blocking an aisle. Thaya and Keith Littlewood, both 61, of Igtham Road went to see New Jersey
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Eltham shopkeeper assaulted and robbed in early morning attack
An Eltham shop owner is believed to have been assaulted and robbed in an early morning attack today (June 16). Police were called out to Eltham News Food and Wine in the High Street at 7am this morning. A 43-year-old man was taken to a south
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Top award for Swanley director
The chief executive of a Swanley business has been awarded a top accolade. Swan Mill Paper Company's chief executive officer David Byk has been named 'director of the year of a company with a turnover of £10m-£59.99m' in the Institute of Directors
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Birthday tortoise stolen from Orpington home
A lady from Orpington has been left devastated after her birthday tortoise was stolen. Health worker Joyce Evans, of Tubbington Close, was given Sam about nine months ago as a present for her 60th. Daughter Sarah Fitzgerald, 31, said her mum
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Tributes to tragic Erith motorcyclist killed in Germany
An 'amazing' Erith man, who was killed in a motorcycle accident in Germany, has received a spectacular send-off from family and friends. Jeff Rush, aged 42, of Slade Green Gardens was riding his beloved Suzuki motorbike between Titisee-Neustadt
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George Osborne unveils Crossrail Thames tunnel between Plumstead and North Woolwich
The Chancellor of the Exchequer unveiled the newest tunnel under the Thames between Plumstead and North Woolwich as part of Crossrail’s £14.8bn rail link. George Osborne joined Crossrail staff 15 metres below the river in North Woolwich to celebrate
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English Democrat chairman to face two-week trial
English Democrat Steven Uncles will face a two-week trial in January after denying multiple fraud charges. The regional chairman of the English Democrats from Dartford, aged 49, denied four charges relating to fraud at Maidstone Crown Court on
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New Bexley mayor is 'overwhelmed by the honour'
Bexley’s new mayor is “overwhelmed” after becoming the 51st person to be elected to the post. Councillor Howard Marriner, who represents Barnehurst Ward, was voted in at Bexley Council’s first full meeting at its new offices in Watling Street on
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VIDEO: Young driver gatecrashes Brands Hatch race in friend's hatchback
A young driver drove his friend's car on to Brands Hatch during a race while she begged him to stop. Jack Cottle, 21, can be seen in an online video laughing and joking during the incident which took place on Saturday at the circuit near West Kingsdown
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Orpington author and writing companion receive more national acclaim for London Underground adventures
A writer from Orpington and her co-author have received more national acclaim after penning their London Underground adventures. Carole Blacher, 68, and friend Judy Worham, were interviewed on radio last week about the ‘Down the Tube’ books in
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Greenwich Police appeal over wanted man with Thamesmead and Abbey Wood traveller links
Greenwich Police are appealing for help to find a man wanted in connection with a Woolwich Common theft and breaching bail. Errol Woodger is wanted after breaching his court curfew for failing to stop for police, dangerous driving and driving with
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Poppy seeds scattered at Ebbsfleet Station for Great War centenary
The Dartford branch of a men’s friendship group scattered poppy seeds around Ebbsfleet station to mark the First World War centenary. Members of Men’s Shed gathered on June 11 to distribute half a million seeds which are set to flower in time for
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Bromley Council warns residents to be wary of wasps this summer
Bromley Council is warning its residents to be wary of wasps as summer arrives. The authority says if they are seen regularly it could mean a nest is close by, which could house up to 5,000 creatures and be the size of a football. It added
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Greenwich 'pub grub' restaurant Green Pea challenging Gordon Ramsay in Trip Advisor's London top 10
A small Greenwich restaurant specialising in quality pub grub is giving Gordon Ramsay a run for his money after being named one of London's best eateries on the Trip Advisor website. The Green Pea peaked at number seven in the site's capital rankings
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£80m plans unveiled to transform 'Britain's worst shopping centre' in Lee
Revised £80m plans to transform Britain's worst shopping centre with 400 new jobs, an Asda, homes, cafes and new gym have are going on show this week. The once-popular Leegate Centre was built in the 1960s but, 50 years on, lies mostly unloved
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Catford man smashed over head with bottle after children told off for water fight
A man was smashed over the head with a glass bottle after children were told off for splashing people with water in Catford, police say. Officers were called at around 10.20pm on June 8 to Polecroft Lane in Catford where they found a man in his
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PubSpy reviews The Lamb Inn, Swanley Village
Some pubs are so out of the way that it makes no sense for anyone but locals to visit, but The Lamb Inn does its best to attract casual drinkers. It’s not that The Lamb is miles from civilisation, there are houses all around and the M25 is only
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Car destroyed after blaze in York Road, Gravesend
Two fire crews were called to a car fire in York Road, Gravesend on Sunday night. The blaze, which happened at 11.25pm, was not suspicious and is believed to have been caused by an engine failure in the BMW MR3. A spokesman for Thames-side
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Fire crews cut casualty free from A2 crash at Dartford Heath
Fire crews used cutting equipment to free a casualty from a car and lorry crash on the A2 at Dartford Heath yesterday. The crews from Dartford used hydraulic cutting equipment in the call out. More information to come.
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Heavy traffic on London-bound A2 from Bexley
Traffic is heavy from Bexley on the London-bound A2 to the Blackwall Tunnel this morning. The Falconwood sliproad is still closed for road works and there is only one Woolwich Ferry due to technical problems.
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Pet of the Day: It's Eric the super-talkative biscuit-munching budgie
Denise King from Bromley nominated her six-year-old budgie Eric to be Pet of the Day. Eric likes eating marrowfat peas and dislikes Twiglets. He is not a normal budgie, as Denise explains: “My Eric is the most different budgie ever. He is in
