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Kane Boyce admits killing girlfriend Paula Newman, from Beckenham
The boyfriend of 20-year-old Paula Newman has admitted killing her but still faces trial for her murder. Kane Boyce, 33, of Aviemore Close, Beckenham, today pleaded guilty to manslaughter following her death last year. Miss Newman, also from
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'Bittersweet' end for Blackheath Bluecoat School after closure controversy
A 314-year-old school which counts Rio Ferdinand and Stephen Lawrence as former pupils held a "bittersweet" service before its controversial closure. Blackheath Bluecoat Church of England School will shut its doors for good on August 31 after Greenwich
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Thamesmead secondary school picked to be national maths hub
A Thamesmead secondary school has been chosen as one of 32 schools across England to help lead national changes in maths teaching. Woolwich Polytechnic Secondary School, in Hutchins Road, will form part of a national £11 million Maths Hub programme
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Woman arrested following unexplained death of Chislehurst man in Bromley hotel
A woman has been arrested after a man collapsed in Travelodge, Bromley, last Friday (June 27) and later died. The man has been formally identified as Kee Chung, 60, of Manor Road, Chislehurst. His death is currently unexplained. A police
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Beckenham event to remember David Bowie's Free Festival returns
David Bowie and The Beckenham Arts Lab organised a legendary Free Festival on August 16, 1969. Exactly 45 years later, Memory of a Free Festival will be held at the same venue, Croydon Road Recreation Ground. The festival was revived last September
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Work begins on Orpington's new cinema and leisure complex
Work has finally begun on Orpington’s new multiplex cinema and leisure development. The project will see a seven-screen cinema, three restaurants, a gym, and three retailers arrive by spring next year. Located at The Walnuts shopping centre
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Apology after Woolwich Ferry service disrupted nine times in a month
Transport for London (TfL) has apologised over disruption to the Woolwich Ferry, after faults meant it was down to a one boat service nine times in less than a month. In all, the ferry's service has been disrupted nine times from June 6 to July
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Deptford Little Nan's Bar up for top awards
A quirky Deptford bar which has seen rave reviews is now up for three top awards. Little Nan's Bar in Deptford Broadway has made it to the finalists in The Vintage Guide to London Awards. The public sent in nominations and the top four for
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'Angel of Woolwich' held in hospital under Mental Health Act after racism accusations
A woman who was dubbed the "Angel of Woolwich" for confronting the killers of soldier Lee Rigby has been detained under the Mental Health Act following racism accusations. Ingrid Loyau-Kennett, 49, was praised by Prime Minister David Cameron for
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Deptford Albany given nearly £1m funding
Deptford's Albany has been given nearly £1m in funding to help upgrade its theatre. The Albany has been recognised as part of Arts Council England's National Portfolio and will receive £528,045 over the next three years. And the arts centre
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5 faces of Lewisham Police's most wanted men and woman
Lewisham Police have revealed the mug shots of four men and a woman who top their most wanted list this week. These familiar faces are suspects still on the run and police have reissued an appeal to help catch them. Anyone with information
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Model railway exhibition and beer festival - just one ticket
New Cross will host one of the capital’s largest model railway competitions and a real ale show in venues opposite each other, with one ticket for both. New Cross Chapel will be home to 22 scenic model railways as well as a female Morris dancing
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Sign up early for popular Petts Wood 10k race
Apply early if you want to avoid missing out on one of the country’s best 10k runs, writes Petts Wood Runners’ club coach Richard Dunstan. The Petts Wood 10k returns on Sunday, October 12, but there is unlikely to be the chance to enter on the
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Warning as 22-year-old Cafe Sol faces eviction from Greenwich town centre home
A restaurant manager facing eviction from his 22-year-old Greenwich town centre business is warning that "the small guy" is being pushed out in a rush towards big chains. Hundreds of Cafe Sol customers have signed a petition to keep the Nelson
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Waste4Fuel company director speaks after High Court ruling
The company director of Waste4Fuel has spoken about the situation following yesterday's High Court ruling. The EA was seeking contempt charges against the recycling company, former company director Bryan Hughes, new company director Shelley Hurst
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PICTURED: Head-on car crash in Burnt Ash Lane is latest in string of smashes
This image of carnage is the latest in a series of crashes along Burnt Ash Lane which have sparked renewed calls for improved road safety. London Ambulance Service (LAS) were called to the collision between a van and a car on Friday (June 27) at
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Buzz Lightyear rescues Woody from certain death on the Dartford Crossing
Buzz Lightyear has been spotted rescuing Woody from being crushed to death on the Dartford Crossing. The space ranger was seen taking his cowboy buddy to infinity and beyond – as well as making sure he didn’t meet a sticky end underneath the wheels
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Nostalgic weekend of motoring action awaits at Brands Hatch
The Historic Sports Car Club Superprix returns to Brands Hatch later this month, promising a weekend of world-class nostalgic action at one of the sport’s classic venues. Taking place on July 12 and 13, the HSCC Superprix has long established itself
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Addicks squad rebuilding continues with midfielder deal
Charlton have snapped up midfielder Franck Moussa on a two-year deal. The 24-year-old promises to bring goals with him to SE7 having struck 14 times for Coventry City last season. He becomes the latest Belgian to be signed by new boss
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Cystic fibrosis fundraiser in Bromley raises more than £2,500
The Cystic Fibrosis Family Fun Day FUNdraiser, held on June 28 at the Chatterton Arms, was an amazing success. More than 1,000 people attended, and the rain did not dampen anyone's spirits or spending. Lisa Ellams and Sonia Willgress, the key
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Specialist Bromley college turns pureed food into 'real' dishes to innovate the way disabled young people eat
A specialist Bromley college is innovating the way young people with swallowing problems eat and wants others to do the same. Nash College has developed a new technique for disabled students suffering from ‘Dysphagia’, a condition that reduces
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PICTURED: Gravesend RNLI called to Tilbury Grain Terminal fire
Gravesend RNLI was called to a fire at Tilbury Grain Terminal yesterday afternoon. These amazing pictures show two fire tugboats and crews from Essex Fire and Rescue Service spraying a 150m by 10m rubber conveyor belt which was 30 per cent alight
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Public consultations for Paramount Park this month in north Kent
The company behind the proposed Paramount Park development in Swanscombe is holding a series of public consultation events this month. London Resort Company Holdings (LRCH) is holding the meetings which make up the first stage of a year-long consultation
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VIDEO: Stuntman who jumped from helicopter dressed as Queen during Olympic opening ceremony visits Bickley school
The stuntman who wowed billions when he jumped from a helicopter dressed as the Queen during the London 2012 opening ceremony has visited a Bickley school. Gary Connery, who has also worked on the James Bond and Indiana Jones films, dropped into
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Tragedy of man who jumped from Crayford flats 'could not have been avoided'
A coroner has told the family of a man who jumped from a block of flats in Crayford that there was nothing they could have done to prevent the tragedy. David Goldsmith, aged 54, was pronounced dead by paramedics on April 3 after being found at
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Thank Bank: Saying thank you just got easier
Saying ‘thank you’ just got a whole lot easier with our new Thank Bank. If there is someone you want to express your gratitude to, whether they donated a kidney or opened a door for you, we want to hear about it. Here’s who readers are thanking
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Two Lewisham women 'raped at gunpoint' after brothers 'storm flat'
Two Lewisham women were raped at gunpoint after a pair of brothers stormed their flat before escaping with cash and computers, the Old Bailey has heard. Brothers Ali Deen, 24, and Basiru Deen, 22, together with a third unknown man, knocked on
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Drunks in Lewisham and Greenwich cost ambulance service a total £422,000 in one year
New figures might leave you reeling after it was revealed Lewisham’s drunks cost London’s Ambulance Service (LAS) around £219k in just one year. Greenwich’s binge-drinkers stagger close behind after FOI figures requested by GLA Conservatives show
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Bromley warned: Family rescued from kitchen fire after trying to battle the flames themselves
Bromley firefighters have issued a warning after a family had to be rescued from a kitchen fire caused by tea towels left on their cooker. The announcement today (July 2) comes after a man, woman, and two teenagers had to be led to safety in the
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Reviews hail Pythons 'legends' at first Greenwich show
Monty Python might have been the favourite of another generation but the comedy crew have still got it, according to critics of the first of a 10-night run at the O2 in London. The show really is the full Monty, proclaimed the Mirror. "It's not
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Bexley could get Belvedere bridge as Gallions Reach crossing plans revealed
Bexley could be getting a new river crossing at Belvedere, it has been revealed. The option of linking the industrial north of the borough to Rainham in Essex will be included in a Transport for London public consultation to be launched next week
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North Kent and Bexley families seek Butlins compensation after 'holidays from hell'
Families in north Kent and Bexley have launched legal action after saying they became ill while visiting at the Butlins Bognor Regis resort. Specialist lawyers from Irvin Mitchell are now representing the families after their breaks turned into
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19 things you must see or do this week
Vibe's picks of what's on in south east London and north Kent this week. Down House Garden Tours (Noon and 2.30pm on Wednesdays and Sundays until the end of August) Take an hour long tour of Charles Darwin’s former home in Downe. Hear
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WIN Cadbury Thank You chocolates for all your child's teachers
Summer is here and school’s nearly out! News Shopper has teamed up with Cadbury to bring a bit of joy to ALL of the teachers doing an amazing job at your child’s school. One lucky winner will #FreeTheJoy and win Cadbury Thank You boxes for all
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Man stabbed with screwdriver in Catford after argument
A 40-year-old man was stabbed, apparently with a screwdriver, after arguing with a friend in Catford last night (July 1). Police were called by the London Ambulance Service to Catford Hill at 8.02pm following reports of a fight. Police officers
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5 things to see and do in...Eynsford
Lucky you, you’ve wound up in Eynsford. But where should you go and what should you do? Get historical Picture: English Heritage Eynsford is home to two really cool sets of old ruins, both looked after by English Heritage. Lullingstone
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Four fire crews at Swanley factory fire
Four fire crews have been called to a blaze at a factory in Swanley this morning. The crews from Dartford and Thames-side got the call at 6.34am and rushed to the scene in London Road. The fire started on a waste paper machine conveyor belt
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Police urge people filming at Tommy Main party to come forward
Police investigating the death of young father Tommy Main have appealed for anyone at a party with him on Saturday night to come forward. Anyone who was filming or taking pictures are also asked to contact police. The 23-year-old was at a party
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Plumes of smoke cover Gravesend in woodyard blaze
Around 20 firefighters were called out to a fire at Gravesend Fencing Ltd last night. Plumes of smoke around 50 foot high and explosions were reportedly heard over the town. Three crews and police officers were called to the blaze in Lower
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Pet of the Day: Here's Snoop, 'the best' doggy dog in the world
Here’s a bold claim so soon into our Pet of the Day feature – we’ve already found the “best dog in the world”. Snoop, a Staffie cross, was nominated by Laurie Noyce, from Orpington. Two-year-old Snoop likes people, treats, walks and cuddles
