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Young Reporter Bromley Young Swimmers Sasha Selhi NWS
On November 4th weekend 2023, Kent’s young swimmers utilised their hefty training to swim at Regionals for a place in Nationals. From swimming at young ages of 4 and 5, to waking up at 5am to train before school, what used to be a hobby has become
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The Southeastern trains cancelled, diverted or replaced by buses this weekend
Planned engineering work will take place on certain Southeastern Railway lines this weekend, causing some delays and diversions. The work will be taking place on both Saturday, November 18 and Sunday, November 19 closing some lines and causing
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Child found wandering alone on busy Bromley street
A child was found wandering a street alone in Bromley after nursery. A person found the child on High Street, St Mary Cray and called police to tell them at around 4pm yesterday (Thursday, November 16). The person then took the child to a nearby
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Here’s why parts of the Dartford Crossing are closed this weekend – see diversions
We have gathered all of the closures and diversions on the A282 Dartford Crossing this weekend. Between Friday, November 17 and Monday, November 20 parts of the Dartford Crossing are closed due to maintenance works, surveying works and structural
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Londoners urged to remain vigilant after teen arrested on suspicion of terrorism
Londoners have been urged to remain vigilant after a 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences. The teen was arrested at a home in north London on Thursday (November 16). He is suspected of encouraging terrorism, disseminating
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Hunt for attempted murder suspect after man ‘tried to push woman in front of tube’
Police are hunting for an attempted murder suspect after someone reportedly tried to push a woman in front of a train. Officers were called to Leicester Square just after 3.30pm on Monday, November 6. The victim was reported to have been standing
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Tigers roaring ahead in SLKPA Division Two
Week five of the South London & Kent Pool Alliance and Eltham Terrace Tigers are still one of only four unbeaten teams in the league and they are riding high at the top of Division Two. Tigers were four places and twelve points ahead of visitors
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Beckenham armed robber jailed AGAIN for beating up girlfriend out of jealousy
A 48-year-old man who was previously jailed for 10 years for armed robbery has been sent to prison again for repeatedly beating up his girlfriend. Shelford Brizey beat, strangled and abused his vulnerable partner out of jealousy and an irrational
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'We can't believe it' says Dartford sandwich shop crowned 'most loved'
A Dartford sandwich shop is celebrating being named one of the favourites of the neighbourhood. Sally Sue’s Sandwich Bar, based on Vincent Road, received a letter from Nextdoor telling the shop that it had been named a Neighbourhood Fave by the
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Bexleyheath carer admits to killing his dementia-suffering bedbound mum at home
A full-time carer from Bexleyheath has admitted smothering his mother who was bedbound and suffered from dementia. Kevin Pearce, 59, killed 89-year-old Eileen Pearce in her bed at their home in Bexleyheath on June 5 2021. Immediately afterwards
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Pathologist gives cause of deaths of two teens killed in Abbey Wood bloodbath
The 16-year-old boy who was allegedly accidentally knifed by his friend died of a single stab wound, a murder trial was told. Charlie Bartolo and Kearne Solanke, both 16, died after they were found with stab injuries one mile apart in Abbey Wood
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News Shopper readers can subscribe for just £6 for 6 months in this Black Friday sale
READERS who want to subscribe to the News Shopper can enjoy an exclusive offer of £6 for 6 months or 50% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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Walkers axe another flavour of crisp with 'no notice' in 'sad day' for fans
Walkers have axed another flavour of crisps in what has been called a "sad day" by fans. The crisp giant has confirmed they have stopped making salt and vinegar Quavers. Quavers come in various flavours including cheese, prawn cocktail and
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I'm A Celebrity First Look: Nigel Farage faces shock in the Australian outback
Just days away from the latest series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here airing, ITV has released a first look. GB News host Nigel Farage is set to be left stranded in the middle of the Australian outback in the show's premiere. Farage
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All you need to know about The Crown season 6 ahead of final series on Netflix
The first part of the sixth and final season of the popular Netflix series The Crown is out now. Season 6: part one of The Crown was released on Netflix on Thursday (November 16) with the second instalment to be available in December. Imelda
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Woolwich caretaker murdered young woman whose body has never been found
A caretaker from Woolwich has been convicted of murdering a 24-year-old woman whose body has never been found. Mark Moodie, 55, is believed to have placed Maureen Gitau’s body in a bin then incinerated it at a rubbish processing plant. Ms
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All of the south London businesses that have won Good Food Awards 2024
Multiple restaurants have been honoured by winning awards in the 2024 Good Food Awards. The aim of the Good Food Awards is to celebrate and acknowledge “culinary excellence” across the UK. The awards began in 2002 and the organisation has worked
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Grab a free milkshake and take photos with Barbie at opening of new Greenwich store
A brand-new milkshake store is offering free milkshakes and discounts to its first ever customers along with the chance to pose and chat with Barbie. Sblended Milkshakes has announced the grand opening of its newest establishment in Greenwich and
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‘I’ve found the best posh chippy in London and I don’t think it can be beaten’
Fish and chips is my favourite meal, it always has been and it always will be – but that means I’ve tried a whole host of fish and chips from a whole host of different places. And, I’m always the first to critique it if there’s something that isn
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The timetable changes to London buses this weekend as Winter Wonderland opens
We have rounded up the latest timetable changes to bus routes across London as Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park opens for the first time this year. TfL buses are “guided” by the Mayor’s Transport Strategy and its target that 80 per cent of all journeys
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A quarter of inmates at Thamesmead prison spend 22 hours each day in their cells
A high security prison in Thamesmead has sparked concerns after a report found that a quarter of inmates at HMP Belmarsh spend 22 hours each day confined in their cells. A recent Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) report reveals that His Majesty's
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Here's everything you need to know about Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
It's beginning to look like Christmas... Hyde Park Winter Wonderland has officially opened its doors ready to spread the festive cheer across London and beyond. The Christmas-themed attraction brings thousands to London, getting the chance
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London Underground Service: Full list of TfL stations affected this weekend
With the weekend upon us, it's time to check what planned TfL closures are taking place from Friday to Sunday. As with most weekends, some stations will be closed or partly closed for TfL to carry out essential work. We've put a quick list
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Family-run fine-dining Indian restaurant in Forest Hill wins big award
Babur in Forest Hill is a restaurant first established in 1985, offering guests a fine-dining Indian experience with a range of menus, including a tasting menu, seasonal menus for special occasions and a Sunday buffet. Along with their Indian cuisine
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Award-winning Bromley restaurant 'where everyone is family' in Curry Awards final
A restaurant in West Wickham is in the line-up to win a prestigious national award this weekend. iNaga in Coney Hall, West Wickham first opened its doors in 2012, serving Bangladeshi dishes along with a range of Indian beers and alcoholic beverages
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Driver disqualified for speeding three times in one night on A2 East Rochester Way
An Audi driver has been disqualified after he was caught speeding three times in one night. Jason Baaphy, 36, of Swanscombe Street, was repeatedly flashed by speed cameras on the 50mph A2 East Rochester Way on the evening of May 26. At 11.11pm
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The Lewisham postcodes where houses sell the quickest and the slowest
Data has revealed the Lewisham postcodes with the fastest and slowest selling homes in the borough over the last year. Data collected by Property Solvers over the 12 months between October 2022 and October 2023 has revealed the postcodes in Lewisham
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Cray Wanderers make it back to back league wins against Carshalton Athletic.
Cray Wanderers made it back to back league wins after a hard fought victory against Carshalton Athletic at Hayes Lane in a thoroughly entertaining game with Cray withstanding Carshalton pressure in the second half. Despite the win, Cray remained 17th
