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Claire Tiltman trial: Accused carried out brutal attack on another woman years before
Details of a brutal attack carried out by the man now charged with Dartford schoolgirl Claire Tiltman's murder have been revealed in court. Former milkman Colin Ash-Smith, 46, allegedly stabbed the 16-year-old in a frenzied attack in an alleyway
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Orpington cocaine smuggler has prison sentence increased
An Orpington man jailed for helping import millions of pounds worth of cocaine from Malaga to Portsmouth has had his prison sentence increased. The Court of Appeal has extended the sentence of Michael Ebanks, of Sevenoaks Road, from 15 to 20 years
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Heartbroken Longfield father stabbed his wife then shot himself after the couple split up
A Longfield man stabbed his wife before shooting himself just weeks after the couple separated, an inquest heard. Stephen Knock, aged 47, of Igtham Way, was found dead by armed police in the kitchen of a two-bedroom flat in Esparto Way, South Darenth
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Full cast revealed for Dartford world premiere of bestseller’s play
Famous faces from TV are set to bring to life the work of multi million book-selling crime writer Peter James in Dartford. Following the world premiere of The Perfect Murder starring Les Dennis last year, The Orchard Theatre will again be the first
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Police want to speak to man after break-in at house in Shorne, near Gravesend
Police have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak with after a burglary in Shorne, near Gravesend. Kent Police was called following a break-in at a house in Pear Tree Lane, between 9pm and 9.30pm on Thursday October 23. Anyone
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Call for Greenwich volunteers to help children read
A call has gone out for volunteers to go into Greenwich primary schools and help pupils read. Born to Read, run in partnership by charities Beanstalk and Save the Children, sees volunteers trained to visit schools twice a week during term time.
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Dartford grandfather, aged 84, was killed after 'suddenly stepping out' in front of a car in Park Road
An 84-year-old Dartford grandfather was killed after stepping out in front of a car on a busy road, an inquest has heard. William Henry Blowey, who lived at Chancery Court in Downs Avenue was killed after being hit by a silver Volvo S40 on July
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Greenwich Council wins small business award for Tall Ships campaign
Greenwich Council has won an award for helping small businesses take advantage of this year's Tall Ships festival. The authority bagged Best Place-Based Campaign to Support Local Trade for its ‘Get on Board’ campaign at the Small Business Friendly
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Dartford Bridge closed because man was threatening to jump
The Dartford Bridge had to be closed for more than an hour because a man was threatening to jump. The whole of the QEII Bridge was shut from 3pm onwards after one lane was initially closed just prior. Police were called to reports of a man
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PICTURED: £3,000 worth of cigarettes and tobacco seized after being found in purpose-built concealments in Crayford store
11,800 cigarettes and three kilos of hand rolling tobacco have been seized after they were found in two purpose built concealments in an independent store in Crayford. The discovery was made by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), supported by Bexley
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Dartford theatre school director quits after unspecified allegations dismissed
The director of the Dartford theatre school which helped launch Gemma Arterton’s career, has left after unspecified allegations against him were dismissed. Robbie McGovan was academic director of arts at Miskin Theatre but was suspended from his
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Bickley author breaks Hollywood
A Bickley author has broken Hollywood after a chance encounter with legendary boxer Billy Walker. Robin McGibbon, 68, ghostwrote 'When the Gloves Came Off', detailing the life of "golden boy" boxer Billy Walker. Mr Walker, 75, originally from
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Arguing passengers at Westcombe Park cause 'emergency' train disruption
A pair of arguing passengers on a train at Westcombe Park caused nearly an hour of disruption on Southeastern services this afternoon (November 13). A British Transport Police spokesman said: “Our officers were called to Westcombe Park station
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Woman arrested after suspected brothel is raided by police in Greenhithe
A suspected brothel in Greenhithe was raided by officers from Kent Police as part of a national crackdown on human trafficking. Working with Home Office Immigration Enforcement, Kent Police were taking part in a national initiative to target criminals
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Plumstead young muslim women verbally abused as they prepared for prayers
Police are looking for this man after four young muslim women were verbally abused as they prepared for prayers. The women, all aged from 14 to 20, were volunteering at the mosque in Plumstead Road when they noticed four beer-swigging men watching
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Police on patrol come across double Lewisham accident
Lewisham police officers were dealing with a road accident when another one happened 200 yeards up the road last night (Nov 12) The officers were on patrol when they came across a smash between a a Vauxhall Corsa and a Mercedes in lewisham Road
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PubSpy reviews The Pickhurst in West Wickham
A carvery often veers from gorgeous to gruesome, with the gorgeously gruesome a particular favourite of mine. Some are put of by shrivelled and sad veg but not me. I love the chance to manage the size of my own portion and love to play a kind of
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Catford neighbours raise fund for anti-burglar gates
A group of Hither Green neighbours fed up with flytippers and burglars running off down alleyways at the back of their properties have joined forces and installed security gates to keep them out. The gates have been installed this month between
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Dart Charge: 11 things you need to know
With the launch of Dart Charge set for November 30, more details have been announced today about how the Dartford Crossing payment booths will be removed. 1. Dart Charge will be introduced at 6am on Sunday November 30. The last cash payment will
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Heston Blumenthal at Bluewater: Christmas turkey tips, why his name is a swear word and his inspirations
Kitchen innovator Heston Blumenthal entertained scores of shoppers his anecdotes and cooking tips at Bluewater yesterday (November 12). The celebrity chef was at Bluewater yesterday (November 12) for the grand opening of the new Steamer Trading
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Claire Tiltman trial: accused kept notes on fabricated liaisons in cell
The man accused of murdering Claire Tiltman kept a stash of fabricated romantic liaisons entitled "my female relationships" in his prison cell, a court has heard today (November 13). All 11 women listed in the diary-style accounts have denied having
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Greenwich parliamentary rivals make Southeastern priority ahead of London Bridge disruption
With years of rail disruption looming, two rival parliamentary candidates have made Southeastern a priority ahead of the next election. This month, Conservative parliamentary candidate for Lewisham and Greenwich Councillor Matt Hartley launched
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Orpington D-Day veteran recalls moment sailor rescued him from sea after his ship exploded
An Orpington D-Day veteran has recalled the moment a fellow sailor rescued him from the sea after his ship exploded. Harry Card, of Tubbenden Lane, was dragged from the sea after his ship, HMS Swift, was blown in two by an oyster mine on June 24
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Grottos: Where to find Santa in north Kent and south east London this Christmas
An audience with Father Christmas is a rite of passage for many a little one. There’s nothing quite like being escorted into the grotto by a team of friendly elves and standing before the man in red. It’s your chance to tell him what you want
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VIDEO: The Apprentice contestant Sydenham’s Bianca Miller in bust-up of the series
TV critics branded it the bust-up of the series when Sydenham’s Bianca Miller fell out with fellow contestant James Hill in spectacular fashion on last night’s The Apprentice. Bianca, 25, found herself at loggerheads with gobby teammate James,
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VIDEO: Man seen 'messing about' on bridge over A2 seriously hurt in fall
A man was seen "messing about" on a bridge over the A2 near Dartford Heath moments before falling and suffering serious injuries in an apparent suicide attempt. The entire road was closed following the incident at just after 8am on Thursday (November
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VIDEO: 'I will shoot you bloodclart' - Police investigate Catford man's bus threat
Footage has emerged of a Catford man yelling and threatening to shoot people on a bus. WARNING: Contains offensive language The man, well known in the local area as Fritz, storms down the bus, shouting: "Don't you ever f*** with me.
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Ali Smith bags £10,000 Goldsmiths Prize for How to be Both
Author Ali Smith has walked away with this year's £10,000 Goldsmiths Prize for experimental fiction. Smith's novel How to be Both, about the lives of an Italian fresco painter and a teenage girl grieving for her mother, is published in two versions
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Wrotham Road, Meopham closed after crash
Wrotham Road in Meopham is closed after a car hit a telegraph pole this morning (November 13). Kent Police were called at 6.05am to reports that a car had collided with a telegraph pole near the junction withHeron Hill Lane. Wrotham Road is
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Parts of Gravesend left without power for up to two hours
Gravesend was hit by power cuts last night (November 12). The power shortage hit Virginia Walk, Mackenzie Way, Singlewell Road and side streets off Central Avenue at around 10.54pm. Power remained off until 1am this morning (November 13).
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Interview: Stars including Corrie killer Marc Baylis talk about Bromley panto
Making your panto debut in a lead role is bound to be nerve wracking, but at least you can rely on the audience cheers if you're playing the hero. Not so much if you're instantly recognisable as the devious murderer on one of the nation's most
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Stat Chat: Top 5 most expensive things we’ll spend money on at Christmas
Every day we pull some stats from a survey and say have a chat about the findings. Today: How much money we’ll be spending this Christmas. Top 5 most expensive things we’ll spend money on at Christmas: Presents: £519.01 Socialising: £101.83
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Pet of the Day: Coffie can brighten your day
One-year-old Malamute-cross-Lurcher Coffie can’t stand staying still but really loves people. According to Amy Palmer, who nominated him, he can sense how you are feeling. She said: “Coffie is my very best friend and can always tell when I’
