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Russell Brand 'questioned under caution' by police over alleged sexual offences
Comedian Russell Brand has been "interviewed under caution” by the Metropolitan Police regarding allegations of three "non-recent" sexual offences, it has been reported. A man, understood to be Brand, was questioned by detectives at a police station
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Wild Things: Is reintroduction affecting our birds?
Wild Things columnist Eric Brown considers the question of bird and animal introduction, whether intended or accidental, and discovers the outcome can bring unintended disadvantages as well as boosting impoverished UK nature. As I have stated before
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Cray Valley's trophy adventures ended by Hampton
An eventful week at the Arctic Stadium, Badgers Sports Ground closed with Cray Valley PM’s FA Trophy run being ended with defeat at the hands of Hampton and Richmond Borough. Three days earlier there had been all of the hullabaloo caused by the
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Beckenham MP guilty of racial abuse to stand down at next election
A Beckenham MP who relinquished the Conservative whip after being convicted of racist abuse has announced he is standing down at the next election. Bob Stewart said he would not seek re-election in a brief statement on X, formerly Twitter, which
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Diana's 'revenge dress' and more from Netflix series The Crown to be auctioned
Hundreds of props, furniture and costumes from The Crown are up for auction. The items from the Netflix series include a replica of the famous “revenge dress” worn by Diana, Princess of Wales. Close to 450 props will be auctioned by Bonhams
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The top five Autumn walks with a pub pit stop in Bromley
There are plenty of desirable walks in Bromley which have perfectly placed pubs somewhere along the trail. As autumn leaves paint the landscape in warm hues, nature enthusiasts are flocking to the outdoors for picturesque walks. From serene
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Dartford Crossing celebrates 60-year anniversary with parade of vintage cars
A parade of vintage cars has passed through the Dartford Crossing to celebrate its 60th anniversary. Ten cars from the South Eastern Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club in Essex took part in the parade, with cars dating back as far as the 1930s, when
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Busy London area cordoned off by police after suspicious item reports
An area near Trafalgar Square has been cordoned off by police after reports of a suspicious item. Officers were called to William IV Street in Westminster just after 5.40pm yesterday (November 18). The area was cordoned off and specialist officers
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ITV announces new drama Archie about Cary Grant's life- full cast and how to watch
A new four-part drama titled Archie is coming to ITV this November. Archie narrates the story of a young Archibald Alexander Leach (also known as Cary Grant) who was born in Bristol in 1904 to parents Elsie and Elias. It shares his troubled
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4 Kent pubs with rooms perfect for a weekend out of London
If you’re looking for an easy weekend break out of London, it’s hard to look past spending a night at a country pub. They’re a great choice for an autumnal weekend getaway and a good base for country walks or meanders through coastal towns.
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'I tried out one of the most glamourous new restaurants in London'
For maybe what was the first time I had arrived at dinner earlier than my dinner date. As I got stuck into to bread sticks, lathering the still-warm dough with butter and contemplating the strangeness of schnitzel, I realised that perhaps I forgot
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The busiest bus routes in south east London revealed
Transport for London (TfL) shared which bus routes in south east London are the busiest. They looked at their records to figure out when the most people use their red buses and how many. The information comes from their latest yearly dataset
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This is how much £425K can get you across South East London
There's no doubt that buying property in London is not cheap. Figures from property site Zoopla show that the average cost of a first-time home in London is £425K, seeing an average deposit of £144,500. London is the most expensive area in
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The top nine pubs in ‘south east London’s best neighbourhood’
East Dulwich has been named one of the best places to live in the UK – the only south London neighbourhood to make the list. A blogger, Muddy Stilettos, has put East Dulwich in the top 260 places to live in 2024. The decision is based on a
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‘I went to a spa hotel with a 16th century manor house a drive from London’
Set amid 50 acres of land in the Hampshire countryside, 20 minutes drive from Winchester, Norton Park Hotel and Spa is a relaxing location to visit if you’re looking for a countryside retreat. I was invited to spend the night there with a family
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The heartfelt tributes in this week's south east London death notices
The News Shopper published 2 death notices last week. Every week, the News Shopper publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages
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New landlords for Petts Wood micropub with love for local brewers and dogs
A Petts Wood micropub is welcoming in a new chapter as the community bids farewell to the previous landlord Barry who has handed the reins to a new and enthusiastic team. The One Inn the Wood micropub aims to blend of tradition and fresh energy
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The faces of south London criminals jailed in November so far including killer
The past few weeks have been busy in London's courts and a lot of South Londoners now find themselves behind bars. Their crimes include covering up a murder, manslaughter, sexual abuse and stealing charity boxes. Here's a rundown of the men
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Greenwich mum runs 5th campaign to donate Christmas presents to families in need
A Greenwich mum is running a campaign to donate presents to families in need for the fifth Christmas in a row. Brenda Parara runs the Joy this Christmas campaign which gives preloved toys, teddy bears, board games and warm clothing to vulnerable
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'I went to the London restaurant where you get a refund if not served in an hour'
Pivot is a bar and eatery located in Henrietta Street in Covent Garden, set in a former Georgian townhouse within close walking distance of Covent Garden Underground Station. The business recently launched a new 60-minute menu, where they have
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Drones could become first responders to emergencies if police trial is successful
Drones are set to be used as first responders to police emergencies in a trial in Norfolk next year. Further tests will also take place in Thames Valley Police and Hampshire. The devices would be stationed on buildings and operated remotely
