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PICTURED: Security smoke billows from Forest Hill bank after attempted robbery
Police are investigating an attempted robbery at a Forest Hill bank, this afternoon (July 24). Emergency services were called to Barclays Bank in London Road at 2.51pm. The suspects fled the scene empty handed before police arrived. Eyewitness
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What's on this weekend: 9 things to see and do in south east London and north Kent (July 25 and 26)
Vibe’s Angie Quinn guides you through the best of what’s on in north Kent and south east London this weekend (July 25 and 26). Santana at The O2 Arena, Greenwich on Saturday Phenomenal musician Carlos Santana and his band Santana bring The
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Delays to Southeastern trains through London Bridge
A broken down train between London Bridge and New Cross has caused delays to Southeastern services, this afternoon (July 24). Cancellations and delays of up to 20 minutes to trains through London Bridge are expected to continue until at least 6.45pm
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Queues mount in Sidcup after three car crash
Queues have mounted after an crash in Sidcup this afternoon (July 24), reportedly involving three cars. The A223 Edgington Way was closed both ways following the accident, which happened around 1.45pm near the A211 Maidstone Road and Sandy Lane
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'They have no scruples whatsoever': Bexley scammers target elderly
Scammers are targeting Bexley’s elderly with promises of a new house and cash prizes. Fifteen scam victims, with an average age of 75, were visited by Bexley’s Trading Standards team last week (July 18). The team want to retrieve money and
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PICTURED: Do you Love (Actually) Caterham restaurant's Bill Nighy-inspired makeover?
Caterham’s acting heroes Bill Nighy and Jon Finch have inspired the new look at a restaurant in the town. Pizza Express in Croydon Road unveiled its refreshed interior this week. Each of the brand’s chains are designed to reflect their area
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Can you help? Police appeal after man is knocked out in Bromley
Police have released CCTV after a man was attacked and knocked out in Bromley. Detectives are appealing for information after an ‘unprovoked’ assault outside Wetherspoons in Bromley High Street on May 3. Around 7.20pm a 46-year-old man was
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Orpington schoolgirl followed home by three men
Parents and schools have been warned after a 14-year-old Orpington schoolgirl was followed by three men in a car. The youngster was walking home from a rehearsal at The Priory School, in Orpington, when she became aware of a car following her along
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Adopt your own purrfect prom king
Kent's homeless cats are all dressed up with nowhere to go during prom season. Long frocks and limousines are gracing schools across the county to mark Prom season but the feline residents of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home at Brands Hatch are waiting
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Got a spare £3million? Marks and Spencer up for sale after a year empty
A new lease of life is in store for the empty Marks and Spencer building in Gravesend - after being put up for sale, nearly a year after closing down. The four-floor department store on New Road is valued at £3million, on commercial property site
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House fire in Welling
Firefighters were called to a house fire in Welling yesterday afternoon (July 23). Two fire engines and ten firefighters were called to the blaze in Wickham Lane shortly after 2pm. A spokesman for the London Fire Brigade said: "We were called
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UPDATE AND VIDEO: Watch high-speed police chase in Orpington
An 18-year-old man was arrested after a high-speed police chase, which tore through the streets of Orpington disturbing sleepy residents about to bed down for the night. Four police cars with sirens wailing were seen following a blue Vauxhall Corsa
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Top five must read stories this morning
Here's a round-up our top five stories you might have missed. EastEnders’ biggest stars, Kat and Alfie, are coming to Bromley in their first appearance on stage together. A Gravesend man is making midnight memories playing Irish heartthrob
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Road closures in place around the M25 this weekend
There are planned road closures around the M25 in place this weekend. The anti-clockwise exit slip road of the M25 at Junction 3, near Swanley, will be closed for carriageway resurfacing. The slip road and the southern section of the roundabout
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Bus and two cars crash in Eltham
A bus and two cars crashed in Eltham last night. The incident happened along Westhorne Avenue, between Haimo Road and Lionel Road yesterday (July 24). MORE TOP STORIES Police were called to the scene just after 4.20pm, but luckily no one is
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Yellow warning of wind and rain for south east London and north Kent
The Met office has issued a warning for bad weather across the south of the UK. In a sharp detraction from recent good weather, today (July 24), is set to bring rain and strong gales. The bad weather is expected to continue into Saturday (July
