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Young reporter - Mayor of Bexley, undercover poet
Mayor of Bexley visits Bexleyheath Academy to attend a poetry competition for years 4 & 5 from a range of Primary schools in the borough. With two runner ups and 2 winners (couldn’t choose just one), the children had the room filled with tears
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Is Downham experiencing its own Great Depression?
Residents have claimed Downham is in the midst of its own Great Depression as the town prepares for yet another venue closure next month. Users of the 999 Club – a drop-in centre offering support to vulnerable residents – say they feel "abandoned
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Driver cut out of car in Plumstead three-car crash
A driver had to be cut of his car by fire crews after a three-car accident on Plumstead Common Road. Emergency services are on the scene of the accident, which took place near the junction with Bloomfield Road. Police were called out at 2.04pm
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Erith man accused of possessing extreme pornographic images showing people having sex with live animals
An Erith man has appeared in court charged with possessing 71 extreme pornographic images portraying people performing sex acts with live animals. George Bush, 62, of Rivendale Road, was at Inner London Crown Court yesterday (November 19).
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Carers are 'over the moon' about Oxleas u-turn on mental health services in Bexley
Carers are "over the moon" after discovering commissioners have scrapped plans to make a Sidcup mental health facility exclusively for older people. Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust had planned to develop the Woodlands Unit at Queen Mary’s Hospital
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Returning Newport forward faces tough task back at Charlton
Bob Peeters has warned Joe Pigott not to expect first-team football when he returns from Newport County. The young forward has scored three times in 10 appearances since joining the League Two side on loan. He will leave County after Saturday
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Peeters reckons Charlton squad are up for Millwall derby clash
Bob Peeters has played down his history with Millwall as he prepares for his first south-east London derby. The Belgian spent two years at The Den from 2003 but didn’t play against Charlton, who he now manages. Citing a foot injury for the
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Bexleyheath woman has 'aged 10 years' from rain water gushing through ceiling
A 71-year-old Bexleyheath woman faces Christmas alone as rain water has been gushing through her bedroom ceiling for five weeks. Gloria Leggitt, of Hanover Way, says she has "aged 10 years" because of the situation, which has also seen her ceiling
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Princess Royal University Hospital in Farnborough to offer extra HIV tests
Farnborough’s Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) is offering all patients aged 18 to 75 requiring a blood test in the emergency department a HIV test from November 24 to 28. Patients have the choice to opt out of the test, which is being
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Holloway challenges players to maintain Millwall's fine record against Charlton
Ian Holloway wants to extend Millwall’s impressive run over Charlton in Saturday’s south-east London derby. Millwall last lost to their rivals in 1996 and have won and drawn three of the last six fixtures between the two. “Yeah, of course it
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VIDEO: What’s your favourite Christmas movie? News Shopper journalists share their best festive films
Cold, dark evenings and long bank holidays in front of the TV, it’s no wonder there are some awesome Christmas films to keep us entertained. Everyone’s got their favourites and we want to know yours. To help you think, the team at News Shopper
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Fleetwood Mac add fifth Greenwich show
Fleetwood Mac have added yet another show in Greenwich to their increasingly busy schedule. The legendary band – reunited with Christine McVie – will now play fifth date at the O2 arena on June 26. They are already scheduled to play the arena
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Orpington MP accused of voting to sell off NHS because of alleged private healthcare links
Orpington MP Jo Johnson has been accused of voting to sell off the NHS because of his alleged links to private healthcare firms. Mr Johnson is one of 70 Coalition MPs named in a dossier following an investigation from trade union Unite. Unite
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Addicks boss denies Wilson loan exit rumour
Bob Peeters has dismissed suggestions Lawrie Wilson is to leave Charlton on loan. The full-back has made 13 appearances this season but is competing for selection with Chris Solly and the talented Joe Gomez. Charlton’s options in defence continue
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PICTURED: Highland cattle reintroduced to graze in Cobham Wood
The National Trust has reintroduced highland cattle to graze in Cobham Wood. The moo cows, defined by their long horns and wavy coats, are said to be an historic feature of the original parkland of Cobham Hall, the seat of the Earl of Darnley,
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VIDEO: Catford's Fritz jailed for 'I will shoot you bloodclart' bus rant
A Catford man, known in the area as Fritz, has been jailed after footage appeared of his foul-mouthed rant on a bus. Police had appealed for information after Fritz, real name Freticiso Brown, was filmed on the 208 bus in Lewisham Way last month
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Are you good at supporting others?
Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice in Abbey Wood, South East London is seeking to recruit to its team of hospice-based volunteers who provide telephone bereavement support during the evenings and at weekends. The Telephone Bereavement Service
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Ollie praises Peeters for Charlton transformation
Ian Holloway has praised Bob Peeters for turning Charlton into contenders for promotion. Charlton host Millwall on Saturday in the first south London derby of the season. They lie eighth in the Championship, one point off the top six, and given
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Woolwich cafe is London's best restaurant, says TripAdvisor
The capital's best restaurant isn't run by a superstar chef in central London - it's an old Woolwich sandwich bar transformed into an Eritrean cafe. Last year, the Salad Bowl on Woolwich New Road looked to be on its last legs, priced out of the
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South East London charities benefit from £12,000 of charity donations thanks to social enterprise TheGivingMachine
South-East London charities have benefited from over £12,000 thanks to a unique form of fundraising that enables online shoppers to give to charity for free. TheGivingMachine was set up by four Hertfordshire Dads who wanted to build an affiliate marketing
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Millwall boss denies Bristol Rovers link with striker
Ian Holloway has dismissed reports striker Jermaine Easter is close to leaving Millwall. The 32-year-old is a target of Bristol Rovers, Crawley Town and Notts County but Holloway, who gave Easter a new contract in the summer, insists the striker
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New Cross church to combat HIV in black community with testing clinic
A London-based charity has opened an HIV testing clinic in a black church in New Cross to help combat the disease among African people in the UK. ActionPlus Foundation believes Africans with HIV living in the UK are often afraid to be tested because
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Sidcup care home hosts 'tea at the Ritz'
A care home provided an 'afternoon tea at the Ritz' style experience for its residents and the wider Sidcup community. The event at Sunrise of Frognal was intended to improve understanding of dementia. Bexley's Mayor Councillor Howard Marriner
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FITNESS TIPS: Fit for Christmas with British Military Fitness’ extreme party season workout
Christmas is just around the corner and that mean indulgence and sparkling wine and mince pies but also parties and feeling confident in that Christmas jumper or little black dress. British Military Fitness’ guru Garry Kerr has put together a rigorous
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Two men in hospital after Greenhithe assault
Two men have been taken to hospital after an assault at a house in Greenhithe. Police were called to London Road at 9pm last night (November 20) to reports of an assault. South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAMB) sent one ambulance and two
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Catford man who told ex-Eastenders actress 'you will be my wife' found guilty of stalking
A Catford man has been found guilty of stalking ex-Eastenders actress Brooke Kinsella, who he showered with gifts before sending her a text saying “you will be my wife”. For two years unemployed Paul Mason, of Farley Road, also sent personal messages
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UPDATE: M20 reopened following van crash chaos
All lanes on the M20 have now been re-opened following a crash this morning. Motorists faced queues on the M20 this morning (November 20) after a van crashed into the central reservation at the Swanley Interchange. Lane three is blocked in
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Two men arrested over murder of Ben Fasina in Thamesmead
Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of Olamide Fasina in Thamesmead. Olamide, known to friends as Ben or Trigger, was attacked by an armed gang near Wolvercote Road at 2.10pm on October 14. The 25-year-old was stabbed once
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Woman hit by car in Chislehurst
A 46-year-old has been hit by a car in Chislehurst. Met Police were called to Old Hill at 6.17pm yesterday (November 19) after the woman was hit by a car. She was taken to Farnborough Hospital as a precaution but suffered no serious injuries
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Pet of the Day: Check out Slinky’s Luggs
Today’s Pet of the Day is the appropriately named Slinky Luggs. Boy, does he have a set of ears on him? Nominated by Maureen Clark, he’s only 16 weeks old and loves terrorising his family’s older Basset hound Monty, as well as eating and cuddles
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Stat Chat: Top 10 celebs we'd most love to sit down for breakfast with
Every day we pull some stats from a survey and say have a chat about the findings. Today: Who we most want at our breakfast table. Top 10 celebs Brits would love to sit down for breakfast with: David Beckham Kate Middleton Cheryl
