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Young Reporter: Lewisham Cycle Loan Scheme
Lewisham Cycle Loan Scheme Are you contemplating about taking up cycling but aren’t sure? Do you live, work or study in Lewisham? Have you got a spare tenner in your wallet? If so, then the Lewisham Cycle Loan Scheme is exactly
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Young Reporter: 11/11/14: Centenary of the Brave, the Fallen and the Sacrifices
The 11th of November is a day of worldwide importance, every nation and every person collectively takes two minutes to remember those who sacrificed so much for the sake of the world wars. It has both a personal connection to almost every individual
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Mottingham residents claim they are living 'in the dark ages'
A growing number of residents are hitting out over what they claim is dangerous street lighting which is sending them back "to the dark ages". Clive Richardson, 68, has formally submitted a complaint to Bromley Council over the grave danger he
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Anerley man charged with raping 15-year-old schoolgirl and two other sex offences
A 23-year-old Anerley man has been charged with raping a 15-year-old schoolgirl. Daniel Elliot, of Rosewell Close, is accused of attacking the girl in the playground of Grove Park in Carshalton at 8.30pm on Saturday, November 15. A 17-year-old
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What's on this weekend (November 22 and 23)
Vibe's Angie Quinn guides you through the best of what's on this weekend in south east London and north Kent. Picture ® National Maritime Museum, London Birthday Celebrations at the Cutty Sark, Greenwhich, Saturday and Sunday. Celebrating
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Woolwich man to appear in court after allegedly hitting pedestrian with car outside Dartford nightclub
A man is due to appear in court after allegedly hitting a pedestrian with a car outside Air and Breathe nightclub in Dartford. At around 2am on Sunday July 6, a man suffered a serious injury after being hit by a vehicle in Kent Road, outside the
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Man accused of Claire Tiltman's murder told police he knew a man matching suspect's description
The man accused of murdering Claire Tiltman told police he knew a man matching the description of the teenager's suspected killer. Colin Ash-Smith, aged 46, is alleged to have stabbed Miss Tiltman nine times in an alley way off London Road, Greenhithe
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Football Manager 2015 review: Playable spreadsheet again has the power to consume your life
After four months in the job Louis van Gaal has so far been unable to improve Manchester United’s fortunes which begin to slide when Sir Alex Ferguson retired. In fact, the Red Devils are two leagues places and four points worse off than at the
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Northfleet man, 28, charged over late night police chase from Dartford to Sevenoaks
A 28-year-old man from Northfleet has been charged after a late night police chase started in Dartford and ended up in Sevenoaks. It is thought a vehicle was picked up by an ANPR camera in Dartford late on Tuesday evening (November 18) before officers
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Woolwich man allegedly scammed by faith healers following 'black magic curse'
A Woolwich man has claimed he was scammed out of more than £600 by two Indian faith healers he visited after worshippers of a Sikh temple put a “black magic curse” on him. Balbir Bakhshi, of Antelope Road, works for various charities across the
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Bromley police launch festive 'Give a Gift' Christmas appeal
Bromley police are urging the community to make a disadvantaged child’s Christmas by donating a new toy or gift to their festive appeal. To donate, residents can collect a tagged ribbon from a Christmas tree unveiled outside Bromley police station
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UPDATE: Murder investigation after man 'tried to dump body in Thames at Deptford'
A murder investigation has been launched after a man was reported for trying to dump a body in the Thames at Deptford. Police were called to Deptford Wharf at around 3am this morning (Nov 21) when someone spied the man trying to dispose of the
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Woolwich fire station closure 'not a factor' in pensioner's death
A Woolwich widower died after trying to put out a fire himself inside his badly cluttered flat, an inquest heard. Malcolm Cunliffe, 83, was pulled semi-conscious, dressed in pyjamas and dressing gown, from his Riverview Heights flat in Eglinton
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Dry ice demo dazzles Bromley College
Staff and students at Bromley College were dazzled by a dry ice demonstration. The hungry spectators watched in awe as chefs from the Hospitality, Food and Enterprise Career College whipped up a classic favourite - ice cream. Using nitrogen
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WARTIME WONDER!
WARTIME WONDER! New War Time Theatre Production Proved A Success. The 100 years since the First World War has been an emotional time this year to commemorate and reflect on the thousands of lives lost and destroyed in all wars and conflicts
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Boy, 7, hit by car in Petts Wood
A car struck a seven-year-old boy in Petts Wood yesterday evening (November 20). Emergency services were called to Poverest Road at 5.18pm to reports a car had hit a pedestrian. A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said the boy was treated
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Plans to close Crayford's only bank spark anger
Plans to close Crayford’s only bank have sparked anger across the town. Barclays announced last month it is to close its branch in Crayford Road on February 13. The move will leave the centre of Crayford without a single bank or ATM, as two
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Forest Hill's Andy Coulson released early from prison
Former News of the World editor Andy Coulson has this morning been released from prison. The ex Downing Street communications boss, of Wood Vale, Forest Hill, left open prison Hollesley Bay in Suffolk after serving less than five months of an 18
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Running the London Marathon in memory of my brother after being diagnosed with the same heart condition
In July 2004, my 17 year old brother Adam collapsed and died from an undiagnosed heart condition. Every week, up to 12 young people (under the age of 35) die suddenly, with 80% of those young people never showing any symptoms of having a heart condition
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UPDATE: Eight injured in car and bus smash on Mayow Road in Sydenham
A car and a bus crashed on Mayow Road in Sydenham this morning (November 21). Emergency services were called to the scene at around 8.15am after the car and bus collided at the junction of Earlsthorpe Road. A Met Police spokesperson said eight
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Bromley building contractor fined £15,000 after metal railings collapse on 91-year-old woman
A Bromley building contractor has been fined £15,000 after metal railings at his construction site collapsed on a 91-year-old woman. Fadil Adil, of Coniston Road, was sentenced at Westminster Magistrates’ Court yesterday (November 19). The
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WIN! An LG G smartwatch with Nationwide
Considering the length of time it takes just to log in and check, it’s hardly surprising a staggering 44 per cent of people are often unaware of what is in their bank account. Just under a quarter admit to checking their accounts less than once
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Man jailed for sex abuse of boy when teenager in Beckenham 35 years ago
A man who as a teenager sexually abused a younger boy in Beckenham 35 years ago has been jailed. Barry Rosamond, from St Martin in Cornwall, was sentenced at Croydon Crown Court yesterday (November 20) to three years in prison. The 48-year-old
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Teresa Pearce fights against 'unfair evictions' in Erith and Thamesmead
Erith and Thamesmead MP Teresa Pearce is campaigning to stop landlords from evicting renters unfairly in Bexley. She is joining housing and homelessness charity Shelter to fight for tenants’ rights and change the law. Research commissioned
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Chislehurst residents fear new alcohol license will fuel anti-social behaviour
An alcohol licence has been granted to Chislehurst Post Office despite objections from residents who claim it will fuel anti-social behaviour. The High Street branch was granted the licence to sell booze between 7am and 10pm seven days a week.
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Fallen Plumstead pensioner left lying on pavement for over an hour
An 83-year-old who fell over was left lying on a cold pavement for more than an hour after bystanders called an ambulance - only to watch two drive past. The stricken pensioner, who had a pacemaker, was unable to move after a fall in Plumstead
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Accident closes Blackwall Tunnel southbound
The Blackwall Tunnel is blocked southbound following an accident this morning. There is reported congestion on the A12 East Cross Route to A106 Eastway / A106 Wick Road / Chapman Road (Hackney Wick). Traffic is solid on the A12 and inbound
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TOWIE's Mark Wright, Caroline Flack and more join Strictly Live tour
The next batch of Strictly stars joining the live tour – which comes to Greenwich on February 7 and 8 – have been announced. The eighth year of the tour, which follows the climax of the prime time TV show in the New Year, will be directed once
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Stat Chat: The worries that are keeping us awake at night
Every day we pull some stats from a survey and say have a chat about the findings. Today: What’s keeping us awake at night? 6 hours and 25 minutes is the average amount of sleep we get – which is more than 30 minutes less than the minimum amount
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Pet of the Day: Rex means ‘King’
In Latin, the name Rex means ‘king’ and we’re sure six-year-old Staffie Rex rules his kingdom too. Nominated by Arruran. Vijay from Eltham, Rex is strong and smart but also a baby longing for strokes and cuddles. He enjoys music – a good song
