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Bexleyheath teacher found guilty of having sexual relationship with teenage pupil
Bexleyheath Academy assistant vice-principal Stuart Kerner has been found guilty of having a sexual relationship with a teenage pupil. Married Kerner, 44, now faces prison after Inner London Crown Court heard he had sex with the girl, who cannot
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Nine-mile tailbacks after motorcycle crash on A2 in Falconwood
A crash between a motorcycle and a lorry is causing delays on the A2 in Falconwood this evening. The incident happened at around 3.30pm on the coastbound carriageway near the Buckingham Avenue footbridge. Lanes two and three were closed following
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What's on this weekend in north Kent and south east London (December 6 and 7)
Vibe's Angie Quinn takes a look at what's going on in south east London and north Kent this weekend (December 6 and 7). Christmas Fair at The Horniman Museum and Gardens Yuletide activities will take place in the gardens while community
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Housing protestors face-off with security at Catford town hall
Housing campaigners faced off with security guards at Catford town hall during a protest yesterday (December 5). Lewisham Housing Action Group turned up at the council's Lawrence House building, carrying banners and calling for a meeting with cabinet
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Raw sewage causes a stink for Bromley Christmas shoppers
Raw sewage has been floating along Market Square in Bromley, for two days, causing a stink for Christmas shoppers. Thames Water engineers visited the town earlier today (December 5) after shopkeepers reported urine and faeces bubbling up from the
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Swanley food bank collection at Sidcup Tesco sees more than four tonnes of food donated
A collection for Swanley food bank at Tesco in Sidcup saw more than four tonnes of food donated. Around 16 volunteers helped with the drive, working in shifts across three days in which they encourage customers to donate 4.25 tonnes of food.
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Lewisham Council accused over 'hostile takeover' of Catford school in academy row
Lewisham Council has been accused of forcing a Catford school into becoming an academy, as campaigners warn a host of secondaries could follow suit. The National Union of Teachers (NUT) has branded the move at a "hostile takeover", while parents
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Sidcup judo coach voted London's Sports Unsung Hero 2014
A Sidcup judo coach has been named as London's Sports Unsung Hero 2014. Dave Dunsford, manager and senior coach of United Judo, based in Sydney Road was handed the accolade after being nominated by a student's mum. The 57-year-old from Welling
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Oxleas closes mental health unit in Bexleyheath
A Bexleyheath hospital unit for mental health patients has closed. News Shopper was alerted to the shutting of North House in Erith Road by an anonymous “concerned carer”. The 14-bed facility, which provided rehabilitation services for in-patients
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Bromley paramedic saves woman's life
A Bromley paramedic was reunited with woman whose life he saved. Hassan Shakir, a London Ambulance Service Paramedic, helped Fiona Stoten, 52, when she had a cardiac arrest in September last year. Responding to the call at Victoria Station,
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Share your memories of the Cutty Sark on 60th anniversary of its Greenwich arrival
Next week marks 60 years since the Cutty Sark was unveiled in its new home - Greenwich - and people are bing invited to share their memories. On December 10 1954, the Cutty Sark was floated into the dry dock where she still stands today as one
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Have you spotted pig on its walkies in Blackheath?
Several disgruntled walkers have spotted a pot-bellied pig being walked on a lead in Greenwich and Blackheath. It may be twirly to tell if this is a hoax but several people have taken to Twitter to give their views on this hamazing sight. Some
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Final Strictly live tour celebrities announced to head to Greenwich
The final celebrities to join the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour have been announced. Simon Webbe and Scott Mills will join the stars already announced: Frankie Bridge, Thom Evans, Caroline Flack, Mark Wright and Alison Hammond. Zoe Ball will
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Bear hunt around Deptford and Winter Wonderland at Deptford Lounge
Deptford Lounge will become a winter wonderland next weekend with festive fun for the whole family and a Christmas treasure hunt around town. The landmark building will be transformed on Saturday, December 13, with a host of treats to get you feeling
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Don't turn out the lights! Gravesham Council starts online campaign to stop Kent County Council's new policy
Gravesham Council has launched a Facebook campaign about Kent County Council’s light switch off. The social media scheme urges people to sign an online petition questioning Kent County Council (KCC)'s lights policy. The council has decided
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Apprentice star unveils urgent care centre at Erith Hospital
Apprentice star Margaret Mountford has unveiled a new urgent care centre at Erith Hospital. Dr Mountford - who was Lord Sugar’s trusted advisor for the first five series of the show - officially opened the facility on December 4. The unit,
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'Real risk' inappropriate dentist could 'commit misconduct' again
There is a "real risk" a Sidcup dentist who repeatedly touched a nurse on the hips inappropriately could "commit misconduct" again, a committee has ruled. On November 28 a General Dental Council professional conduct committee ruled Iraj Almasi,
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Ollie: High-tempo crucial to keep 'Boro at bay
Ian Holloway believes a high-tempo game is the key to Millwall avoiding defeat against Middlesbrough on Saturday. The promotion-chasing visitors can potentially go top of the Championship with victory but Holloway wants his side to negate their
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Holloway demands Millwall start fast against Middlesbrough
Ian Holloway has called for his side to make a fast start against Middlesbrough on Saturday. Last week’s 2-2 draw at Bournemouth was just the latest fixture in which Millwall have recovered from a losing position, and Holloway wants them to avoid
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Buyens, Henderson, Wiggins and Moussa set to miss Nottingham Forest fixture
Bob Peeters has confirmed Yoni Buyens, Stephen Henderson, Rhoys Wiggins and Frank Moussa are set to be miss Saturday’s trip to Nottingham Forest. Wiggins and Henderson, in particular, are important players, but Morgan Fox and Nick Pope have respectively
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Peeters: Charlton still need a striker – as loss by Ipswich proved
Bob Peeters has reiterated his desire to sign a goalscorer. The manager, whose team travel to Nottingham Forest on Saturday, last week watched his side impress at home to Ipswich before they conceded a last-minute winner having wasted several chances
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Youngster brings blade to lesson at junior school in Belvedere
Police are being called in to speak to pupils at a Belvedere junior school after a youngster brought a blade into a lesson. Bedonwell Junior School will be receiving a visit from a Safer Neighbourhoods Team officer following the incident on November
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Peeters asks Charlton to reproduce Ipswich form against Nottingham Forest
Bob Peeters believes Charlton can win at Nottingham Forest on Saturday if they can reproduce last week’s performance against Ipswich. Charlton lost deep into stoppage time when substitute and debutant Noel Hunt made it 1-0. Peeters’ team had
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Peeters: Charlton still need a striker – as loss by Ipswich proved
Bob Peeters has reiterated his desire to sign a goalscorer. The manager, whose team travel to Nottingham Forest on Saturday, last week watched his side impress at home to Ipswich before they conceded a last-minute winner having wasted several chances
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Review: New version of Grand Theft Auto V for new consoles - is it the best ever GTA?
Last year I labelled the original release of Grand Theft Auto V a “landmark moment in modern culture”. The comment was based on how GTAV’s launch sparked mass hysteria and long queues of people desperate to get their hands on it, showing video
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Residents use crowdsourcing for Plumstead community centre
A group are turning to the internet to raise funds for a new community hub in a disused Plumstead building. Using a site on the High Street, the project aims to offer a healthy living café and room for things like counselling, youth services, community
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PubSpy: Is the Badger in New Ash Green really 'a complete dive' and 'the perfect place to get a black eye'?
Never has a pub looked so uninviting. If anyone accidentally walked past The Badger there is no way on earth they would think to themselves: “Ah great, a pub I’ll just pop in for a drink”. Just so we’re clear, this New Ash Green watering hole
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Self-build homes return to Lewisham at former Ladywell school site
A former Ladywell school site once earmarked for travellers could become a thriving community with people building their own homes and growing food for themselves. That's the vision of Kareem Dayes, whose parents - like their neighbours - built
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WIN year's supply of Persil washing liquid for your family
Parents are raising a generation of sedentary ‘stainophobes’, according to research by Persil small & mighty, with a third of children admitting they don’t like dirt and mess and nearly half stating that looking ‘cool’ was more important than ‘
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VIDEO: Dress stylishly at any age by following Helen Mirren, Elle Macpherson and Amanda Holden’s examples
It doesn’t matter how old we are, part of feeling our best often involves looking our best. Three celebrities of different ages who consistently get it right are Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden, model Elle Macpherson and legendary actress
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Third man charged with Greenwich murder of Lewisham College student shot in face
A third man has been charged with the 2010 murder of a 17-year-old Lewisham College student who was shot in the face in Greenwich. Charlie Wright, from Eltham, was shot dead at a flat in Park Mews, Calvert Road, in April 2010. Police were called
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Stat Chat: Most of us are lazy and let ourselves go in winter says survey
Every day we pull some stats from a survey and say have a chat about the findings. Today: Lifestyle habits in the winter. One in three Brits let themselves go because they can hide behind big winter clothing. 48 per cent of women admit they
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Pet of the Day: Sharkey’s a little monkey
Sharkey the squirrel monkey has belonged to Stacee Hellewell’s mum for 23 years. Stacee said: “He picks up the phone for us and likes to sit on my mum’s shoulder but he gets jealous if I hug my mum as he sees her as his mum.” Nominate your
