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Who cares about the World Cup? Lewisham's young footballers represent England in Brazil
England were dumped out of the World Cup in record time but there's no need for patriotic football fans to fear - Lewisham's youngsters are heading to Brazil. The borough's under-11 team have triumphed in the national final of the Danone Nations
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Foodbank use up by a staggering 500% in Lewisham and Greenwich
Thousands of Lewisham and Greenwich people are relying on foodbanks to feed their families as shock new figures show a staggering 500 per cent increase in their use over the past year. London Assembly Member Len Duvall has branded the figures,
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'Angel of Woolwich' faces police questioning over alleged racial abuse
One of the women dubbed an “Angel of Woolwich” for her role in calming down Lee Rigby’s two killers is now at the centre of an alleged racism row. Ingrid Loyau-Kennett has again hit the headlines, this time for allegedly making racist claims in
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Northfleet Hospice name-change leaves Lions Clubs 'bitterly disappointed'
Lions Clubs in north west Kent say they are "bitterly disappointed" at new proposals to rebrand EllenorLions Hospices. Hospice trustees are looking at dropping the word Lions from the title to stop confusion, although a final decision has not
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Driver who necked trebles before hitting motorcyclist leaves court with a fine
A Gravesend driver who necked two treble vodkas before failing to stop after hitting a motorcyclist in his convertible has kept his licence. Darren Cheetham, 40, fled the scene of the crash in Coldharbour Road, Northfleet, went back to the barbecue
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Spike in anti-muslim abuse by children after Lee Rigby murder
Children as young as 10 have been responsible for anti-Muslim abuse, according to a new study. It suggests that the Muslim community is facing abuse on a daily basis, with many of the attacks carried out by younger people. The report, published
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Sidcup care home kids to reunite
Former residents of a Sidcup children's home will be reunited later this year. The Hollies Children's Home Reunion Group will be holding it's 12th annual reunion on September 13 from 10am until 5pm. The group was formed in 2002 by Paul
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Mrs Brown's on her way to d'O2
Unstoppable comedic force, Mrs Brown, is bound for Greenwich this time next year. The comedy character of the TV show Mrs Brown’s Boys, created by Brendan O’Carroll, will bring a live show How Now Mrs Brown Cow to the O2 from July 7 to 15, 2015
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PICTURES: Glastonbury shunned in favour of Crystal Palace Overground Festival
Many residents from south-east London and beyond shunned Glastonbury in favour of the Crystal Palace Overground Festival at the weekend. With main events held for the first time at Crystal Palace Park, crowds flocked to see the best of the area
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The Who begin 'long farewell' with 50th anniversary Greenwich gig
Rock legends The Who will celebrate their 50th anniversary at the O2 in December. Lead singer Roger Daltrey Who Hits 50 gig on December 17 would be “the beginning of the long goodbye”. The band, who have sold more than 100 million records since
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Gravesend's Fusion Festival is a big hit
Gravesend was awash with cultural treats during the ever-popular Fusion Festival. Kent Equality Cohesion Council in partnership with Cohesion Plus with the support of Gravesham Borough Council and KCC Arts Development Unit have hailed event which
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Care group continues to fight for charity food bank charged commercial rent by Bromley Council
A care group is asking why Bromley Council is still charging a food bank full rent when it has no means to raise funds. Bromley’s Community Care Protection Group (CCPG) has amassed over 1,000 signatures in its latest campaign and will hand a petition
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Musicians tune up for Sydenham Arts Festival
Musicians from around the world are preparing to line up for south east London’s biggest arts and culture spectacular. The sixth Sydenham Arts Festival kicks off on Saturday (July 5) with five hours of free live music, dance, street performance
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Sydenham's Rolf Harris guilty of 12 counts of indecent assault
Veteran entertainer Rolf Harris saw his decades in the spotlight end in disgrace today as he was found guilty of indecent assault. The 84-year-old, once a much-loved artist and musician, was convicted at Southwark Crown Court of 12 sex charges
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PICTURED: Car smashes into front of Charlton cafe
Fifteen firefighters were called to help after a car ploughed into the front of a Charlton cafe today. Emergency services are still on the scene in Woolwich Road after the car went through a bollard and into the front of Peter's Cafe.
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Search for families of World War One fallen soldiers for Lewisham police plaque ceremony
As the centenary of the outbreak of World War One approaches, one Lewisham police officer is on a quest to remember fallen local heroes. A brass plaque to police officers who served in the ‘Great War’ is currently gathering dust in Catford Police
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Thousands of Greenwich Council homes to be improved from this summer
Thousands of Greenwich council homes are set to be upgraded with work including new roofs, boilers, as well as revamped kitchens and bathrooms. Work will start this summer on flats and houses with one major aim being to cut energy bills by better
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Parents' outrage as Sidcup toddler groups face closure
Outraged parents from Sidcup have spoken of their sadness after learning their children's beloved toddler group could close. Royal Park School in Riverside Road currently hires out rooms to the North Cray Children's Centre to hold toddler groups
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'Mean and dispicable' career criminal jailed for stealing at uncle's funeral
A "mean and despicable" career criminal who stole from her family during her uncle's wake has been jailed for just six months. Former Gravesend resident Michelle Roberts, 45, went on a £270 shopping spree in Asda after she stole bank cards, cash
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PICTURED: 30,000 people visit Woolwich for Armed Forces Day celebration
A family festival drew more than 30,000 people to Woolwich on Saturday as part of annual Armed Forces Day celebrations. There were military vehicles and guns on display, as well as falconry, fairground rides and a performance by Former X Factor
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7 of the best places to see the Tour de France in London
Cycling’s biggest event wheels into town this time next week with reports of more than a million people expected to turn out to see the peleton heading through town from Cambridge. The race winds through Essex and East London on Monday (July 7)
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VIDEO AND PICTURES: Hundreds turn out for Petts Wood 'Running Man' tribute run
Hundreds of people took part in a Petts Wood 'Running Man' tribute run yesterday, in memory of the local celebrity who inspired so many. James Gilson (above), famed for his topless runs through Petts Wood, died in April at what is thought
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PICTURES: Police release images in connection with Lower Sydenham train attack
Police have released CCTV images of three men they would like to speak to in connection with an assault on a train at Lower Sydenham. British Transport Police (BTP) made public the pictures today (June 30) after a 21-year-old man was left cut while
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Shortlands gets 'yarn bombed'
Shortlands has become the latest town to be ‘yarn bombed’ by group of anarchist knitters. A group of three ladies from a wool shop in Beckenham Lane hit the area this morning, having prepared for the fluffy adventure over the last three weeks.
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Gravesham Council Leader has 'no sympathy' for M&S over planned closure
Gravesham Council leader John Burden has revealed his sadness over M&S’s planned retreat from Gravesend. The retailer revealed earlier last month (June 2) how it was considering to shut up shop in New Road. Gravesham Council reacted angrily
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Record-breakers give it their all at scooter event in memory of Teddy
The mother of a still-born baby boy has hailed a record-breaking Gravesend scooter event held in his memory as 'an honour.' Suzanne Moorcroft, 36, of Hurst Road, Bexley approached Sarah Johnson from Bexley with the idea of organising 'Ready Teddy
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Gemili keeps surprise defeat in perspective ahead of Commonwealth Games
By Chris Bailey Dartford’s Adam Gemili insists he is far from hitting the panic buttons after Danny Talbot sprang a surprise in the 200m to get the better of the sub-20 second man at the Sainsbury’s British championships on Saturday. In
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Ollie prepared to look at European market
Ian Holloway is searching far and wide to boost Millwall’s striking options ahead of the new season. The Lions boss has already snapped up non-league goal machine Lee Gregory from FC Halifax but knows he is still short of numbers following the
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Jim Davidson: 'Name people accused of sex crimes'
Kidbrooke comedian Jim Davidson has said he does not believe people accused of sex crimes should be granted anonymity, despite being wrongly accused of rape last year. The 60-year-old Charlton Athletic fan said that naming alleged attackers made
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VIDEO: Mercedes-Benz parking fail in Dartford is YouTube sensation
A Mercedes-Benz driver’s battle with a concrete slab in a Dartford shopping centre has been captured on YouTube and watched more than 2,200 times. The one min 35 second clip shows the car stuck on a divider near outside of B&Q in Prospect Place
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PICTURED: Woman rushed to hospital after car flips over in Plumstead Common
A 41-year-old woman was rushed to hospital in the early hours of Saturday (June 28) after a car flipped over at Plumstead Common. Police saaid the car's driver left the scene before officers arrived. Emergency services were sent out to King's
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WIN! A week of bespoke lunches and a year's supply of Philadelphia
More and more people see lunch as just fuel to get them through the day. According to research, almost half of us feel that way. Philadelphia is encouraging people to love lunch again and bring back pleasure to the nation’s lunches. Forget
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UPDATE Teenager arrested and bailed after boy stabbed in back and thigh in Thamesmead assault
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested and bailed after another teenager was stabbed in the back and thigh and reportedly beaten with an iron bar in an assault in Thamesmead on Friday. Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses and information
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Selfies, nose picking and eating: London drivers' 10 worst habits
We all have bad habits behind the wheel, whether it’s shovelling down a Mars bar or listening to a truly dreadful guilty pleasure. London parking app ParkJockey has surveyed 1,000 of the capitals drivers to come up with a top 10 of our worst habits
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Pet of the Day: Sergio the kind and caring ginger tom
Pet of the Day today is Sergio, a very caring ginger tabby cat. The year-old puss was nominated by Elena from Upper Belvedere. Sergio’s likes are listed as eating, sleeping, itching, his laser pen, boxes, Willow the other cat in his home.
