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Loaded gun and drugs destined for gang members seized in Anerley
Three people were arrested yesterday after firearms officers found a loaded gun and drugs in Anerley. Detectives from the MET’s Trident Gang Crime Command stopped a dark grey Vauxhall Corsa on the junction of Croydon Road and Anerley Road at around
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Man had sex with 13-year-old girl in his Penge flat after grooming her on Facebook
A man who had sex with a 13-year-old girl in his Penge flat after grooming her on Facebook has been jailed. Georgi Ivanov, 19, pleaded guilty at Croydon Crown Court to two counts of sexual activity with a child and was today (June 19) given an
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No Sainsbury's for Sydenham yet - and no sign of new pub either
Supermarket chain Sainsbury's has pulled out of plans to turn a Sydenham boozer into one of its stores, while its proposals for another pub development hang in the balance. The company had intended to open an outlet at the old Windmill pub in Kirkdale
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South-east London residents invited on 'urban wilderness adventure'
Residents of south-east London are being invited to take part in a three-week long ‘urban wilderness adventure’ and clean up some of its waterways. The 3RiversCleanUp volunteer campaign was set up to improve rivers running through Bromley, Lewisham
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PICTURED: England's World Cup stars made of bread
England face a crunch encounter this evening and we’re all hoping they rise to the challenge. At least the squad is looking tasty - and let’s hope Luis Suarez is not hungry for goals. Aldi has kneaded its baked goods into portraits of England’s
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Start summer with Last Night of the Proms in Dartford
Union Jacks at the ready – The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is bringing the spectacle of the Last Night of the Proms to Dartford this weekend. The acclaimed symphonic ensemble features opera star Deborah Norman and conductor Hilary Davan Wetton
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Salt marsh lamb, berries and herbs: Rock star chef Martin McNair's summer cooking tips
GREENHITHE chef Martin McNair knows food. He has worked at Michelin-starred restaurants, five-star hotels and cooked on tour for The Rolling Stones and Eric Clapton. Now he runs his own catering firm, A Question of Thyme. Here are his seasonal
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Police appeal: Jogger sexually assaulted by man 'pulling clothes down' on Winn's Common, Plumstead
Greenwich Police are appealing for witnesses after a sexual assault where a jogger on Winn’s Common had her clothes pulled down on Saturday (June 14). Police say the 24-year-old woman was walking down steps towards King’s Highway when a man approached
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Bean boxer ready for Queensbury League debut
Former amateur champion Tom Woledge from Bean is looking forward to making a big statement next month when he laces the gloves back on for his debut in the UK’s premier boxing league. The 19-year-old will represent Dartford's Punchout Boxing Academy
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PICTURED: The Deptford job centre that became a pub
Take a look at how an unloved job centre in Deptford High Street has been given a new lease of life as a bar. Two weeks ago, we reported on the opening of The Job Centre, pub company Antic's newest bar. Now you can see what it looks like in
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West Wickham man who is Battersea Dogs & Cats Home's longest-serving volunteer honoured by Queen
A West Wickham man who has served Battersea Dogs & Cats Home for nearly three decades has been honoured in the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2014. Laurence Ackland Smith is the charity’s longest-serving volunteer having first got involved in 1986
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Win prizes on soon-to-open Greenwich bar's 'vineyard'
A restaurant bar, opening in Greenwich, has set up a ‘vineyard’ full of prizes. All Bar One will open at The O2 on Wednesday, July 2, and in anticipation of the opening it has installed a pop-up vineyard outside. It has peelable leaves that
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Downham curry house launches food workshops and new wine menu
A curry house – rated one of the best in the area by Trip Advisor users – is giving people the chance to learn to cook their favourite dishes. Madhuwan Indian and Nepalese restaurant, in Bromley Hill, has also overhauled its wine list which it
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Woman killed in Abbey Wood hit-and-run
A woman in her 60s was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Abbey Wood this morning. The incident happened in Finchale Road near the roundabout with Eynsham Drive at around 11am when the pedestrian was hit by a Ranger Rover. Ambulance crews and
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UPDATED: Greenhithe family appeal for help after £25,000 of go-karting equipment stolen
A Greenhithe family has been left devastated after callous thieves made off with their van containing £25,000 worth of go-karting equipment. The silver Mercedes Sprinter van with registration number LX60 OXA was taken from outside the family home
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VIDEO: 'Incredible Hulk lookalike attacked with axe' before Deptford High Street police stand-off
Part of Deptford High Street was cordoned off by police with riot shields this morning with witnesses claiming an "Incredible Hulk lookalike" was attacked with an axe following an argument. Witnesses say around 20 officers were on the scene with
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POLL: Do you have the same thing for lunch every day? And if you do, we've got some different recipes
A third of us are stuck in such a rut that we have the same thing for lunch every day, according to research. Most common of all is the simple cheese and pickle sandwich, which people tend to eat by themselves, at their desks, in a lunch hour that
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New free school approved for Crystal Palace
A new free school has today been approved for Crystal Palace. Led by a core group of 12 local parents and teachers, Crystal Palace Primary School (CPPS) is set to open in September 2015 having been approved by the Department for Education alongside
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Urgent appeal for Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life runs in Crystal Palace and Blackheath
The hunt is on to find women ready to answer an urgent appeal to sign up for the most important race of all – Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life. While Race for Life events elsewhere in the UK are filling fast, Crystal Palace, Blackheath and other
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Catford Broadway market returns with bumper two-day event
Catford's street market is back with a bumper event next week to mark completion of works on the Broadway. On June 27, the permanent street market will be joined by an authentic European market comprising more than a dozen stalls selling food and
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5 things to see and do in...Nuxley Village
You have an hour or so to spare in Nuxley Village, so where do you go and what do you do? Vibe’s picked out five things. The list is very much a snapshot, so feel free to tell us your picks by leaving a comment below or tweeting @JimNewsShopper
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Taxi destroyed after catching fire on M25 near Swanley during rush hour
A taxi has been completely destroyed after bursting into flames on the M25 near Swanley during the morning rush hour. An electrical fault is thought to have called the hackney cab to catch alight at around 7.25am while travelling on the anticlockwise
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11 people Reverend and the Makers' Jon McClure can't stand
Reverend and the Makers' Jon McClure believes in being honest. The indie singer-songwriter has always been outspoken and when he spoke to News Shopper this week ahead of the band's gig at British Summer Time at Hyde Park, on the same bill as The
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Pet of the Day: Titch is like a mini cow but he meows rather than moos
Here’s Titch the cat who looks like a miniature cow and is our Pet of the Day. Titch was nominated by Joanne Coles, from Thamesmead, who said the eight-year-old Dutch long hair’s main like is sleep and main dislike is dogs. Does your pet have
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Priory pupil set for Japan
A year 11 student from The Priory has been selected to go to Japan. Chloe Day is a member of the 3rd Orpington Scout Troop and was selected with 12 others from the South East to travel to Japan in August 2015. Their trip coincides with the
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London Entrepreneur of the Year - Bexley business
Rachel Hubbard of Deaf Umbrella Ltd was announced as Entrepreneur of the Year at the London Business Awards. Deaf Umbrella were also Highly Commended for their Training & Development of staff. The London Business Awards are organised by
