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Get writing: Tips and events for the would-be novelist in London
Are you a writer in need of inspiration, guidance or simply some solace from your solitary ramblings? Well look no further because London is bursting to the seams with literary goings on this week as well as lots of free resources for would-be
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UPDATE: Abbey Wood gypsies move on to Falconwood, Welling
Bexley residents are concerned about a group of gypsies who have moved from Abbey Wood to Falcon Wood. Caravans arrived on Welling Way at around 11pm last night (June 16) causing distress to residents. Around 20 caravans are now said to be
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UPDATE: Orpington primary school pupils 'deeply hurt' after school's chickens are stolen
A group of Orpington primary school pupils are "deeply hurt" after the school's chicken coop was ransacked and the four chickens it housed stolen. The chickens disappeared overnight from the garden of St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
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Burton rues missed Wimbledon chances
By Jonathan Green Sidcup tennis player Lewis Burton believes missed chances cost him and partner Marcus Willis as the pair’s bid for a spot at Wimbledon was halted at the first qualifying round. In an incredibly tight encounter with the number
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Giant letter 'C' in Greenwich Cutty Sark ship rigging for challenge cancer campaign
A giant letter ‘C’ was hoisted up the rigging of Greenwich’s Cutty Sark ship ahead of a campaign to challenge cancer – or the Big C. The Big C could be spotted last week at other C-based London landmarks including in front of the House of Commons
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Daughter repays father for lifetime of kindness with News Shopper win
A daughter was overjoyed to "repay the kindness" her dad has shown her throughout her life - by winning him a £1,900 scooter in a News Shopper competition. Beverley Stewart, of Sandringham Drive, Dartford, 49, entered on behalf of her dad, Albert
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VIDEO: Van fire in Blackfen closes A2 both ways
The A2 was closed in both directions after a van caught fire in Blackfen this afternoon. The incident happened at around 3.25pm and one fire engine from Eltham attended the scene on the westbound carriageway by the Danson Interchange. Traffic
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Sudden death in Swanley reportedly in a swimming pool
A woman is reported to have died in a swimming pool in Swanley. It has been reported locally the deceased, believed to be a woman, had died in a private swimming pool on Friday (June 13). Police have confirmed a sudden death took place but
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Lewisham services cancelled 'for rest of the day' after Southeastern signal problem
Some Southeastern services will not stop at Lewisham for the rest of the day due to a signal problem. The train company has blamed the problems on signalling faults between Lewisham and Hither Green. Train services running through these stations
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Drunk man flown to hospital with head injury after 'falling over' in Plumstead
A drunk man has been flown to hospital with a head injury after "falling over" in Plumstead this afternoon (June 17). London Ambulance Service staff and London’s Air Ambulance were sent to Rockmount Road after being called at around 1.45pm.
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VIDEO: Check out what Charlton's new striker can do
Charlton are set to sign 22-year-old striker Igor Vetokele from FC Copenhagen and you can see for yourself exactly what he is capable of in this video. Vetokele scored 16 times in 44 games for the Danish side and was capped by Belgium 14 times
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Shop inspired by Dartford lake victim comes on 'leaps and bounds'
A shop inspired by a Dartford man has come on "leaps and bounds" as it transforms the lives of people with mental health problems. The Mental Health Activity (MHA) Trust store opened in March, a year after Mark Katnoria, 34, drowned while swimming
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Jurors 'should dismiss emotion' in deciding verdict for Sydenham's Rolf Harris
Jurors trying the case of Rolf Harris should dismiss any feelings of emotion or speculation when deciding whether the veteran entertainer is guilty of indecently assaulting four women, a judge has told them. Directing the jury on points of law,
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Thamesmead gym fights move to close it after 25 years
A Thamesmead gym could be just weeks from closure because of what it calls a "nasty" attempt to force it out. Crossway Gymnastics Centre has been operating out of Arch 11 in Byron Close for 25 years. The gym regularly caters for up to 100 gymnasts
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Interview: James Bond actor Sir Roger Moore talks about Daniel Craig, living in Bexley and driving a Smart car
Get the vodka martini on ice because Bond is heading to Bromley with a licence to talk. The smoothest of the James Bond actors, Sir Roger Moore, will host An Evening With... at The Churchill Theatre on October 2 as part of a nationwide tour.
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Robert Pattinson and Guy Pearce among big names to appear at BFI Southbank this summer
Hollywood stars Robert Pattinson, Guy Pearce and, possibly, Christina Hendricks will be among those making appearances at BFI Southbank this August. The cinema has released its summer schedule, which also includes high profile premieres and classic
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Cost of Northumberland Heath improvements questioned in comparison to Bexleyheath
The head of Northumberland Heath Community Forum has questioned why improvements to the area will cost only a fraction of the £3 million spent on Bexleyheath. Bexleyheath Broadway was remodelled during major works which ran last year from January
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Abbey Wood teenager sentenced for £50,000 motor home joy ride
An Abbey Wood teenager who went on a joyride through south east Bexley and Dartford in a stolen £50,000 motor home has been given a suspended prison sentence. Conna Herbert, 19, was at the wheel of the Ford Transit Hobby A65 when police officers
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Gypsies camp-up in Abbey Wood
Gypsies have set up camp in a field in Abbey Wood. Caravans began pulling up at 11am this morning (June 17) in the field between Longleigh Lane, Bostall Hill and Brampton Road. Met Police officers are currently blocking up one entrance to the
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Children at Bishop Ridley Primary School in Welling get a taste for life in World War One
Children at a Welling primary school dressed up in 1914 costume to commemorate the start of World War One and learn what life was really like at school and at home. Bishop Ridley Primary School in Northumberland Avenue put on the imaginative historical
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Orpington businessman Chris Tappin finally home after extradition ordeal
The Orpington businessman extradited to the United States for arms dealing is finally home after serving jail time overseas and in the UK. Christopher Tappin, 67, of Larch Dene, has been released from a London prison after he was transferred from
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Dartford bassist dreams of UK tour
A Dartford musician is savouring life in the spotlight after performing alongside up and coming acts including The Voice contestant Elesha Paul Moses. Jak Coleman, aged 23, of Cowdrey Court is hoping for his own big break with hip hop metal band
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Brockley jack-knifed lorry 'could have killed pedestrian'
Brockley neighbours have warned someone could be killed after a lorry jack-knifed in their road, shed its load and caused chaos in the area. Drakefell Road residents want action after the 30-ton lorry double-decker sized lorry, pulling a second
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Bromley stay in title contention with Bexley victory
Richard Selvey-Clinton led Bromley to an 86-run home win over Bexley in the Kent Cricket League Premier Division on Saturday. There was steady scoring throughout from the hosts’ batting line-up, with Daniel Christian (32) and Calum Basey (32) forming
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McDonald's closed in St Paul's Cray after electrical fire
The burgers might be a little overcooked after a fire broke out at a McDonald's in St Paul's Cray. London Fire Brigade was called at around 17.15 to an incident in Sevenoaks Way yesterday (June 16). A spokesman said a small fire was dealt with
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Grandfather with dementia 'left to die' say Wilmington family
A family say their grandad was "left in a room to die" at a West Kingsdown care home after he was admitted with dementia. Jon Green, 50, and his wife Nadine, 46, had looked after 94-year-old Walter Newman for the last seven years at home in Albert
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Generous Gravesend folk put their affairs in order
A Gravesend solicitors have raised thousands of pounds for charity by drawing up free wills for clients. As part of the Will Aid campaign Manak Solicitors LLP, based on Windmill Street in Gravesend, drew up basic wills for free in return for a
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Woolwich transport worker on Queen's Birthday Honours list for bravery during Lee Rigby murder
A Woolwich transport worker has been recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours for bravery after keeping bus passengers near Lee Rigby’s killers safe. Revenue Protection Inspector Amy Nicholson was awarded a British Empire Medal for her
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Photofun: Your pictures of World Cup decorations, predictions and England support
The World Cup is under way, so we would love to see your footy-themed photos! Are you doing anything to show your support for England or to celebrate another country being at the tournament? Have you decorated the outside of your house in red
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Airguns and catapults used to break flood lights at Gravesend sports pitch
Vandals have used airguns and catapults to cause thousands of pounds of damage to flood lights at a Gravesend sports pitch. Hundreds of people use the pitches at Gravesend Rugby Club in Donald Biggs Way for hockey, football, rugby, cricket, school
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Kent strongman event raises money to buy vital gadget for disabled girl
Strongmen descended on Ash in Kent when the Strongman Sanctuary organised a fundraising competition for 5 year old Brooke, who suffers from Hyper Contractile Muscular Dystrophy, an extremely rare condition that means she cannot move independently or
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Bullet-ridden cat keeps leg after 'most horrific' case vet has seen
The "most horrific" case a Welling vet has witnessed in her 30-year career has a happy ending after a lucky moggy got to keep her leg. Five-year-old tabby Missy suffered terrible wounds after being shot earlier this year and almost lost the limb
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Bexley Invicta beat Bexley Police FC in campaign clash
Bexley Police FC took on gay-friendly football club Bexley Invicta in a bid to kick homophobia out of the sport. The two teams competed for the Aslie Pitter MBE Trophy for the first time since 2011 in support of the Football versus Homophobia campaign
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Lions complete striker deal
Millwall have snapped up Lee Gregory from FC Halifax Town on a three-year deal. The prolific striker was on target 31 times for the Conference side last season and was linked with several clubs including Celtic, Cardiff and Derby. But it is
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New fire station opening in north Kent today
The first new fire station to be built in the county in almost 20 years is being officially opened in north Kent today. Chairman of Kent and Medway Fire and Rescue Authority Chairman, Nick Chard is opening the new Ash-cum-Ridley Fire Station is
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Home ties for Charlton and Millwall
Charlton and Millwall have been handed home ties in this morning’s League Cup first round draw. The Addicks are set to entertain League One Colchester at The Valley, while the Lions will be strong favourites to overcome League Two Wycombe at The
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UPDATE: Man in hospital after 'drive by' shooting in Anerley
A man is in hospital after a 'drive by' shooting outside a barber's in Anerley in the early hours of this morning. Police were called just after midnight to reports of gunshots in Elmers End Road on Tuesday (June 17). A victim, a male in
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Actress wants women's families' war memories
A singer-actress is seeking to acknowledge women’s efforts during the First World War. Fiona-Jane Weston has performed with stars such as Bill Bailey and Milton Jones and is currently working on Wartime Women: The Khaki Cabaret, which will mark
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High Five!
Five athletes from Blackheath & Bromley have been selected for the England Athletics team at this years Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Adam Gemili is picked for the 100 metres an event in which he continued his good start to the season by finishing in
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Pet of the Day: Professor Brian Cox loves squirty cream and cuddles
Science exclusive for you here – Professor Brian Cox loves squirty cream and evening cuddles, and he purrs very loudly. Of course this Professor Brian Cox, Brian to his friends, is a cat and he’s our Pet of the Day. The one-year-old tabby was
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13 of best restaurants in SE London and north Kent - according to TripAdvisor
Spotted groups of confused tourists wandering into your favourite local restaurant? It could be down to their high listing on Trip Advisor. CIARA MURPHY picks out the travel guide's culinary hotspots in south-east London and north Kent. 1.
