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Goldberg hopes Bromley will learn lessons from Gillingham defeat
Bromley manager Mark Goldberg hopes his side will learn a few lessons from the pre-season defeat to Gillingham. First half goals from Ben Williamson and Bradley Dack were enough to give the League One side victory, despite a slender lifeline offered
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UPDATE: Inquiry into Teal Energy plans to build a renewable energy plant in Swanscombe adjourned
A consultation into plans to build a controversial £100m energy plant in Swanscombe been adjourned. Communities Secretary Greg Clark will have the final say on proposals by Teal Energy for a power plant in Manor Way after the application was called
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Ex-Bromley Council worker jailed for using false identity
A former employee of Bromley Council has been jailed for using a false identity to work. Stephanie Okpaire, 43, of Pontefract Road in Bromley, was jailed for 15 months after pleading guilty to four counts of housing benefit fraud and deception
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Woman hopes to bring glory back to Catford with vintage tea room
A Lewisham teaching assistant is hoping to bring a vintage-style tea room to Catford. Mum-of-two Jenni Brady, 41, dreams of opening her Truly Splendid tea room as a social enterprise in the town and needs help to set it up. She said: “I think
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Kent fire crews tackle three blazes in three hours across Northfleet, Swanley and Swanscombe
Kent fire crews have tackled three outdoor fires in just three hours across north Kent. Fence panels and three fern trees are currently alight in The Crescent, Northfleet. One fire engine was sent to the residential street at 4.10pm today (
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PICTURED: Gravesend woman arrested after car flips on roof in Northfleet collision
A woman has been arrested after a car flipped on its roof in a collision in London Road, Northfleet. Police were called at 3.01pm yesterday (July 21) following the incident involving two cars – one of which was parked. A 43-year-old woman
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Gourmet Burger Kitchen to open in Bromley next week
Burger enthusiasts are in for a treat this summer as a gourmet restaurant chain specialising in the meaty delights opens its doors in Bromley. Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) will open to the public on Widmore Road next Monday (July 27) not far from
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Complaints over Eastenders' gay sex scene in funeral parlour involving Gravesend's Harry Reid
Soap fans have complained to TV watchdog, Ofcom, over a gay sex scene on EastEnders starring Gravesend actor, Harry Reid. Ofcom have confirmed that 48 people lodged official complaints with them since the episode aired on BBC One on Friday (July
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UPDATE: 15-year-old girl missing from Meopham found safe
A 15-year-old girl missing from Meopham has been found safe and well. Olivia Burton-Taylor was reported missing from her home at around 9.30pm on July 19. The teenager was found safe and well around midday today (July 21). A Kent Police
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South London fish and chip shops make UK awards shortlist
South London boasts a trio in the shortlist of Britain’s best fish and chip shops. The Village Fish and Chips’ in both Petts Wood and Sanderstead made the 60-strong shortlist for the National Fish and Chip Awards, as did Brockley’s Rock in Brockley
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Orpington pupil top of the class after never missing a day of school in seven years
A studious 11-year-old from an Orpington school is top of the class after never missing a day of school in seven years. Lee McCormick, who just left Year Six, is proud to say he has never taken a single day sick in his entire school life so far
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Men come forward after Lewisham train assault appeal - but police still want to speak to this man
Three men have come forward after a public appeal in relation to the assault of two brothers on a train near Lewisham. The men attended a London police station on Saturday (July 18) and were interviewed under caution. A 32-year-old man, from
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Jail for Catford landlord who sexually assaulted teenager he persuaded to share room with him
A ‘predatory’ Catford landlord has been jailed after subjecting a tenant to a terrible sexual assault. Ciro Pipolo, of Datchet Road in Catford, was sentenced to 22 months in prison by Woolwich Crown Court last Wednesday (July 15). Pipolo, 40
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Pet of the Day: Harry the Bad Cat of Brockley
Don’t be fooled by Harry, owner Frankie Campbell says. “Although he looks like a sweet, lovely little pussy cat, he is in fact a lethal weapon and spends his days attempting to catch all the local birds.” Harry actually belongs to
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PICTURED: Greek goddess of love visits Bexley
Love was in the air as Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, visited Hall Place in Bexley yesterday. The goddess, played by actress Hannah Boyce, prepared for the Gods Have Talent competition – part of her starring role in Horrible Histories’ Groovy
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SUMMER HOLIDAYS: 7 of the best indoor play areas for children in South London
Keep the kids happy this summer with a visit to one of these great indoor play areas. Eddie Catz, Station Road, Wimbledon Colourful and stuffed with fun stuff for babies all the way up to 12-year-olds. Among the bouncy
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Sevenoaks Council secures court order against West Kingsdown traveller site
Council bosses have secured a court injunction to stop travellers setting up camp on Green Belt land in West Kingsdown. Sevenoaks District Council were granted an order to prevent caravans and mobile homes from being stationed on land off Crowhurst
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UPDATE: Woman hospitalised after being hit by bus in Lewisham
A woman was taken to hospital after she was struck by a bus in Lewisham on Monday afternoon. Emergency services were called at 4.20pm to reports of a pedestrian hit by a bus on Lewisham High Street at the junction with Albion Way. Motorists
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Alan Titchmarsh has a simple yet genius tip that all gardeners should follow
Novice gardeners rejoice because Britain’s favourite gardener (sorry Monty Don) has some advice that not even you would struggle to follow. Broadcaster Alan Titchmarsh laid down his catch-all golden rule to Vibe this week in the simplest terms possible
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Bexley sees biggest increase of homes on the market in London but Bromley has highest drop
Latest figures show while house listings in London have risen as a whole Bromley showed the highest drop. Statistics from online estate agent Housesimple.com measures the number of new house listings last month compared to the previous month across
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UPDATE: Police investigate video of 15-year-old beaten up in Dartford after it goes viral online
Police are investigating a video of a 15-year-old girl being attacked by bullies in Dartford after it was shared online by her 'fuming' mother. The 10-second clip shows the teenager being brutally grabbed, kicked and punched by two other girls.
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Listen to Dartford rocker Keith Richards’ new single Trouble
Dartford’s rock and roll hero Keith Richards has struck out on his own and recorded a new album. Famously a member of the Rolling Stones for the past half a century, 71-year-old Richards is preparing to release his first solo record since 1992
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Tommy Main and accused exchanged 'man banter' before he collapsed at Erith party
Young dad Tommy Main was killed by a single punch at a birthday party in Erith after exchanging "man banter", a court heard. The 23-year-old collapsed to the floor after he was hit in the upper chest by Desmond Bartley, 21, as the pair traded jabs
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Wet weather to persist this week
There will be more wet weather in south east London and north Kent later this week. Today (July 21) will be dry and warm, but after a largely sunny start cloud will gradually increase, although sunny spells will occur. The maximum temperature will
