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Northfleet man who raped woman after hitting her head repeatedly against wall jailed
A man who raped a woman in her home after hitting her head repeatedly against a wall has been jailed for 11 years. Ross Gee, 27, from Northfleet, denied carrying out the attack but was sentenced at Maidstone Crown Court yesterday (November 24)
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How will your commute be affected by London Bridge station closure?
Bromley commuters are among millions of passengers facing travel chaos over the festive season and beyond. London Bridge station faces a part-closure disrupting a number of services, with some lasting until 2018. While the National Rail and
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Gun disguised as walking stick handed over to Bromley police during Met amnesty
An shotgun disguised as a walking stick has been handed over to Bromley police during the Met’s first firearms surrender in six years. The live 'granddad gun' was one of 31 weapons to be surrendered at Bromley police station since the amnesty began
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Cigar and rum tasting at Hotel Xenia
It’s harder than it looks to cut a cigar. At the Hotel Xenia’s inaugural Smokes and Tipples club event on Friday, I tried to look like I knew what I was doing when presented with my Romeo y Julieta Short Churchill hand-rolled cigar. But that
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If Charlton can't lift Millwall curse then at least lift Sky hoodoo against Ipswich
Another game against Millwall, another failure to win. Or score. Scientifically, I’ve determined that Charlton beating Millwall isn’t physically possible - 18 years of experiments with numerous variables have proved conclusive. Of course for
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Young Reporter: Local State Schools planned to become Academies
Recently, the local council has let out news that six schools in the lewisham borough are planned to become academies. The schools include: SedgeHill School, Prendergast Lady Wells Fields, Prendergast Vale, Prendergast Hilly Fields College, Bonus Pastor
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Retired fireman in court on murder charge after adopted son's body found in Deptford
A retired fireman has appeared in court charged with bludgeoning to death his adopted son. Colin McSweeny, 58, of Parry Road, South Norwood, is due to stand trial in June next year accused of murdering Shaun McSweeny, whose body was found by police
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Bette Midler adds second Greenwich show
Legendary singer and film star Bette Midler has added a second date in Greenwich due to huge demand. The multiple Grammy winner will now play the O2 arena on Sunday, July 19, as well as her scheduled July 18 show. Bette Midler has sold more
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Greenwich and Lewisham wards see London Fire Brigade response times rise
Since the closure of Downham and Woolwich fire stations residents from 22 Lewisham and Greenwich wards are having to wait longer than the six minute target response time according to a new figures published. In January the Mayor of London forced
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Dartford woman to enter national archery competition
A sharp-shooting Bexleyheath store worker is gearing up for a national archery competition. Michelle Sword, aged 31 from Howard Road, Dartford, is taking part in the National Indoor Championships in Coventry after taking up the sport just two
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West Kingsdown's Lizzy Yarnold shortlisted for Sports Personality of the Year
West Kingsdown’s skeleton gold medallist, Lizzy Yarnold, has been shortlisted for BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2014 (SPOTY). The 26-year-old Winter Olympic Champion has been named as one of ten contenders in the running for the sporting accolade
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PICTURED: Chislehurst's Pixie Lott performs and then chats to Vibe at album launch
Chislehurst’s finest, Pixie Lott took some time off Strictly rehearsals to return to her day job yesterday as she released her latest album with a bang, just don’t call it a greatest hits. The 23-year-old songstress performed to fans and a smattering
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Gayle was the unsung hero in Liverpool game
Selhurst Park was finally rocking again on Sunday and it was a relief to say the least because it had felt like the life and optimism had been sucked out of the club in recent weeks following a dismal run of form. Palace had picked up just one
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10 things we've learned from the Lee Rigby murder security service report
A parliamentary watchdog's report into the murder of Lee Rigby reveals the killers' contact with persons of interest across south east London, one murderer's previous criminal activity in Woolwich and online threats to kill before the attack. The
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Happy ending for Farnborough after cherry picker used to install Christmas lights stolen
Farnborough residents feared for their festive cheer last week after thieves stole a cherry picker used to install the village Christmas lights. Electrician and former Farnborough resident Jamie Johnson, who travels around the country fitting Christmas
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Pedestrian killed in Milton Road, Gravesend named as 34-year-old Stela-Maria Hurmuzache-Anpohe
A woman killed after being hit by a car in a busy Gravesend street has been named as Stela-Maria Hurmuzache-Anpohe. The 34-year-old from Gravesend was hit by a Mercedes in Milton Road on November 15 and was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics
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Former Cardiff City star looking to get one over Swansea City
Joe Ledley is relishing a return to Wales this weekend when Crystal Palace visit Swansea in the Premier League. The 27-year-old spent the majority of his career at Cardiff where he became a fan favourite before leaving to join Celtic in 2010.
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Thousands of residents back plans for more jobs and less noise at Biggin Hill Airport
Thousands of residents have backed plans for more jobs and less noise at Biggin Hill Airport in one of Bromley borough’s largest ever public consultations. More than 15,000 people responded to the consultation with 80 per cent supporting the airport
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Slade Green seven-year-old makes 'miracle' US trip to battle brain tumour
A Slade Green seven-year-old has set off on a "miracle" US trip to battle a brain tumour, thanks to a £180,000 public appeal. Frankie-Rose Lea was diagnosed with cancer at the beginning of August, and the growth in her brain has since tripled in
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Lorry hits Hither Green bridge
A Hither Green road is blocked after a lorry hit a bridge. St Mildreds Road is partially blocked westbound at the Millborough Crescent junction.
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Blackfen man 'furious' after his 1.3kg dog is picked up by fox, which tried to run off with it
A Blackfen man is "furious" after a fox picked up his 1.3kg dog and tried to run off with it. On November 19 at 6.15pm Colin and Sharon Broadbent, of Burnt Oak Lane, let their miniature Yorkshire Terrier, Gizmo, into their back garden to do his
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Intelligence agencies ' could not have stopped' Lee Rigby murderers
Intelligence agencies could not prevent the murder of soldier Lee Rigby despite his killers featuring in a total of seven error-filled operations before the attack, a parliamentary watchdog has found. In a long-awaited 192-page report, the Intelligence
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Free childcare for Greenwich low income families
Greenwich Council has launched a poster campaign encouraging parents to take free early years learning for two-year-old children. Together for Twos enables families with low incomes to apply for up to 15 hours of free childcare a week. If eligible
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'There was blood all over the floor': Fight breaks out in Sidcup curry house
A man was taken to hospital after a fight broke out between customers at a Sidcup curry house. The incident, involving four men, happened at Maharani Indian Restaurant in Halfway Street at around 8.30pm on Saturday (November 22). It left a
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Peabody Thamesmead food bank donations soar
Food bank donations by employees of a social housing landlord are set to help struggling families in Thamesmead this winter. A week-long campaign by the Peabody Group saw 1,000 employees donate more than a ton of dried and tinned food. Food
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PICTURED: Private jet in crash at Biggin Hill Airport
A woman was taken to hospital after a plane with six people onboard was involved in an accident on the runway at Biggin Hill Airport last night. Emergency services were called at 8.34pm after the private jet carrying two crew members and four passengers
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Penge pensioner jailed for 11 years after raping 14-year-old
A 64-year-old man has been jailed for 11 years after being found guilty of 14 sexual offences. Nand Joshi, 64, raped and indecently assaulted a 14-year-old girl, beginning in 1994. Joshi, of Queen Adelaide Road, Penge, began his campaign of
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Combe suffer back-to-back losses
Westcombe Park suffered a second consecutive defeat on Saturday when they were beaten 18-13 at Westcliff, writes Mike Attewell. Westcliff had missed a penalty before Conor O’Brien put them ahead with a try in the fourth minute. Combe worked
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Young mother Donna Eastwood was stabbed inquest reveals
Mother-of-four Donna Eastwood, who was found dead in a burnt out car in Wilmington died from stab wounds, an inquest heard. An inquest held at Gravesend Old Town Hall yesterday (November 24), listed under the name Donna Elizabeth Sheppard, heard
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Eagles keeper relieved after Liverpool triumph
Julian Speroni was relieved to see Crystal Palace finally earn the victory he believes their recent performances have deserved on Sunday. A 3-1 victory over Liverpool ended a five-match winless run for the Eagles and lifted the club out of the
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Stat Chat: Who's top of the pops for most requested funeral song?
Every day we pull some stats from a survey and say have a chat about the findings. Today: The most popular modern songs and music for funerals. Top 10 most requested contemporary funeral songs and themes: Always Look on the Bright Side of Life
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Pet of the Day: Angel loves her park life
Today’s Pet of the Day is a dog who loves park life. One-year-old labrador cross Angel was nominated by Kirsty O’Sullivan from Erith. Angel loves playing in Franks Park with all of her friends. She dislikes going to the vets. Giving
