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Miniature Sydenham brasserie has windows shot out by vandals
The owner of a miniature Sydenham brassiere is ‘sick to her stomach’ after vandals shot out her windows. Anita-Clare Field, 47, runs La Petite Bouchée, an eatery in the back of a vintage 1971 Citroën HY Van located inside Sydenham’s Wells Park.
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Man 'killed playing macho punching game' at teenager's birthday party in Erith
A young father was killed by a punch while playing a macho "blow for blow" game at a teenager's birthday party in Erith, a court heard today. Tommy Main, 23, said "that's a good one" and collapsed to the floor after he was hit in the upper chest
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No more excuses for pulling a sicky: 11-year-old enjoys seven years at school without taking a day off
An 11-year-old girl has never taken a day off school during seven years in education. Charlotte McGreevy, a year six pupil at Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School, has wowed teachers by never missing a lesson at the school. Head teacher
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Then and now: Thousands gather in Brockley to recreate First World War photo
Thousands of people have gathered in Brockley to recreate a 97-year-old photo taken during the First World War. On August 4 1918, men, women and children gathered at Hilly Fields after a procession from Deptford Town Hall commemorating the start
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Twins Peak
Cheriece and Shannon Hylton, the Blackheath & Bromley twins, have both come away from the European Junior Championships at Eskilstuna in Sweden with an individual silver medal and a relay gold. Not only that, both set personal bests. Cheriece
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Can you help? Bromley football team appeal after multiple thefts of equipment
An amateur football team in Bromley is appealing for equipment after theirs was stolen in two separate incidents. The Bromley R and Bs team, whose players have mental health issues, play every Friday at Norman Park leaving their sports gear locked
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Bromley pensioner knew driver of car that struck and killed her in Canterbury, police say
A Bromley pensioner who died after she was struck by a car knew the man behind the wheel, police say. The 75-year-old woman had earlier been a passenger in the car driven by a 71-year-old Beckenham man, which knocked her down in a car park off
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Boyband dream over for Welling's Charlie Jones as X Factor band Stereo Kicks split
Welling’s Charlie Jones is going it alone after his group of X Factor finalists split. Eight-piece band Stereo Kicks, who were put together on the series in 2014, announced this weekend that they would go their separate ways. Their final gig will
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Peaches Geldof's Wrotham home 'sold' 15 months after her death
Peaches Geldof's Wrotham home - where she was found dead following a heroin overdose 15 months ago - has reportedly been sold. The five-bedroom property has been taken off the market after sitting empty more than a year, the Sunday Mirror reported
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Hockey club goes head-to-head to raise money for children’s ward
On 15 and 16 of August New Beccehamian Hockey Club (NBHC) will be battling it out in a charity 24 Sports 24 Hours event. Members will be divided into two teams to help raise as much money as possible for the children’s ward at PRU Hospital in Locksbottom
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UPDATE: Driver in hospital after hitting parked car in Northfleet
A man in his 30s is in hospital after crashing into a parked car in Northfleet. Kent police were called at 8.07am this morning (July 20) to a report of a two vehicle smash in Springhead Road. The man was taken to Darent Valley Hospital by paramedics
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Police investigate rape of 16-year-old girl in St Mary Cray
Police are investigating after a teenage girl was allegedly raped in St Mary Cray on Saturday (July 18). Officers were called at around 6pm to reports of a sexual assault on a 16-year-old girl at Riverside Gardens. A section of Riverside Gardens
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Men from Swanley and Orpington woman released without charge after man dies of head injuries
Two men from Swanley and a woman from Orpington - arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a Sevenoaks man - have been released without charge. Russell Jarrett, 53, from Otford, had been drinking at The Crown pub in Otford High Street
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5 Reasons to Go Out: What's on this week in south east London and north Kent
Your guide to the best of what's on this week in south east London and north Kent. THEATRE – Horrible Histories at The Orchard Theatre, Dartford, from Thursday to Sunday Terry Deary’s much-loved series of fun books were first adapted for
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Police appeal after 17-year-old punched in face and knocked unconscious in Bexley
Police are appealing for witnesses and information following an assault in Bexley. At around 6.15pm on Tuesday June 2, a 17-year-old boy was approached by a group of males on motorbikes as he was walking along Overton Road. The males jumped
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Top five must read stories this morning
Here is a round-up of our top five stories you may have missed over the weekend. A homeless man who was facing trial for the attempted murder of two schoolboys has been found dead in his prison cell in Thamesmead. MORE TOP STORIES
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Overloaded plug socket? Use the London Fire Brigade's online calculator to find out
This week the London Fire Brigade are promoting electrical safety with an interactive calculator. Some fires can be caused by overloaded plug sockets, so the LFB have launched the electric socket calculator. People can check their appliances
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Vetokele: I'm getting closer to full fitness ahead of Championship season
Charlton striker Igor Vetokele feels he is close to being match fit again after being struck by a troublesome Achilles injury last season. The Angola international travelled with the squad to Belgium last week before returning to London and starting
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Delays and cancellations on Southeastern services across south east London and north Kent
There are some cancellations and delays Southeastern services across south east London and north Kent. Southeastern will not call at some stations this morning (July 20), while some are running fewer carriages. The 7.17am London Cannon Street
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Three arrested after man and woman hit by car in Lewisham
Three people have been arrested after a man and a woman were hit by a car in Lewisham. The Met Police and the London Ambulance Service (LAS) were called to Gilton Road at 7.15pm last night (July 19) to reports of a 'disturbance'. Upon arrival
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Man in 'serious' condition following stabbing in Lewisham
One man has been arrested after another man was found with stab wounds in Lewisham. A man in his 30s was found with stab wounds to his stomach in Beacon Road. MORE TOP STORIES The Met Police and London Ambulance Service (LAS) were called
