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Welling on the spot to knock out Taunton

Although it took winning a penalty shoot out at the J. Hearnden Skip Hire Community Stadium to progress in the F.A. Trophy, Welling United did so at the expense of Taunton Town. After Saturday’s matches, only nine National League South teams had

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Hunt for woman after suitcase with £350k worth of jewellery stolen from London hotel

Police are hunting for a woman who is wanted after a suitcase containing £350,000 of jewellery was stolen from a London hotel. Marinela Manolesu, 28, was working as a housekeeper at the hotel in Knightsbridge when the jewellery was stolen on Sunday

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Residents win prize on People's Postcode Lottery

Residents of a Bexley street have bagged a generous prize in the People's Postcode Lottery. Those with a lottery ticket and a DA8 2EF postcode were awarded a £1,000 win in one of the fundraising lottery's daily prize draws. The winning postcode

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Young Reporter Life With CF Megan McInnes Simon Langton Girls'

Cystic Fibrosis (CF): a life limiting, life shortening disease. Around 10,800 people in the UK are diagnosed, affecting roughly one in every 2,500 babies born. Caused by a faulty gene that’s carried by one in twenty-five people, the genetic condition

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'Lunatic’ dog which mauled woman in Belvedere home ‘always barking’ at neighbours

Horrified neighbours have described a dog in Belvedere as a “lunatic” after attacking its owners in Belvedere. A woman and a man were found injured at a home in Bedwell Road at around 8.20am on November 20. The pair were rushed to hospital

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Ex-gangster Dave Courtney was found dead in bed at Plumstead mansion by friend

Former gangster Dave Courtney was found dead in his bed by a friend at his Plumstead mansion, an inquest heard. The 64-year-old was found dead at his home in Chestnut Rise at around 11.25am on October 22. At the inquest this morning (November

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Universal Credit and benefits increase worth almost £500 announced for millions

Universal Credit claimants will receive an extra £470 a year on average from April, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced. Speaking to MPs at his autumn statement, Mr Hunt confirmed the Government would increase Universal Credit and other benefits

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How to watch Hannah Waddingham Home for Christmas on Apple TV+ - a festive treat

Musical theatre icon Hannah Waddingham is bringing all the festive feels into your home this year as she stars in her own musical show, Home for Christmas. The 49-year-old has had a busy year in the spotlight as the third and final series of Ted

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Hunt for men wanted for recall to prison last seen in Bromley

Police are hunting for two men whose last known locations were in Bromley. Freddy Mockler, 25, and George Paton, 26, are wanted on recall to prison. If you have any information on their whereabouts then police ask you call Crimestoppers or

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South London train thugs kicked and punched victim in face to steal £36 necklace

Three thugs have been jailed after they carried out a series of robberies on trains across south London.  Over the course of six weeks in summer 2019 they carried out 14 robberies but they remained at large to carry out more robberies in 2020 and

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‘Hilarious’ viral video shows GIANT sex toy stuck on ULEZ camera van in Bexley

A video which has gone viral on social media shows a sex toy stuck onto the camera of a ULEZ van in Bexley. The footage, which was posted on Facebook on November 20, appears to show a ULEZ van driving along with a sex toy stuck onto its camera.

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These 8 festive dupes could save you hundreds this Christmas from toys to booze

Christmas is expensive which means finding dupes for your favourite products can go a long way.  From toys under the tree to chocolate in stockings, the price of festive treats can really stack up - especially when you're shopping for an entire

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Bus driver taken to hospital after Eltham hit-and-run crash with car

The driver of a bus has been taken to hospital after a crash with a car in Eltham. The incident happened in Middle Park Avenue just after 11am yesterday (November 21). Officers and London Ambulance Service crews attended and found a bus driver

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‘Callous predator’ from Sydenham jailed after sexual assault spree onboard trains

A Sydenham man has been jailed for 14 months after committing a spree of sexual assaults on trains and tubes. Hailu Getemariam, 24, from Southend Lane, was found guilty of three counts of sexual assault at Inner London Crown Court on November 15

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What is the 'orange peel theory' on TikTok and does it prove true love?

The 'orange peel theory' is the latest trend to be taking off on the popular social media platform TikTok. Gaining popularity from a recent video where a baker breaks down in tears after her boyfriend hands her pre-separated egg whites, many more

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Recap after crash near Dartford Crossing causes serious delays at rush hour

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‘I went to the brand new pasta restaurant in Shoreditch for amazing arancini’

I visited Noci, a fun, modern Italian restaurant in Shoreditch, for an evening of pasta, nibbles and wine. You find Noci right around the corner from Old Street station making it the perfect spot for anyone working in Shoreditch looking for a cute

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Plans for new nursery criticised on Beckenham road ‘notorious’ for car crashes

South London locals have criticised plans for a new nursery and flats, claiming the local area is “notorious” for car crashes. Fennies Day Nursery has sent plans to Bromley Council to build a new set of flats and nursery in Beckenham. The plans

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The Orpington café where ‘coffee, cake and chats’ are brought to you for free

Orpington's heart warming community centre The Hub is now serving more than just goodwill – it's offering free refreshments and friendly chats to all who enter. Nestled in the heart of the town, the centre’s initiative aims to build relationships

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Here is everything you need to know for Trevor Noah at London's O2 Arena

Comedy fans will be getting ready to laugh this week as Trevor Noah is set to take over London's O2 Arena. As part of his 'Off The Record Tour', the comedian will get the crowd giggling, as he performs a set filled with jokes and topical conversations

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The outstanding Greenwich nursery where children ‘arrive with smiles on their faces’

A Greenwich nursery where children and parents “arrive with smiles on their faces” continues to be outstanding according to Ofsted. Robert Owen Nursery School, based on Commerell Street, was inspected on July 18 and 19 earlier this year and Ofsted

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Disruption warning as Elizabeth Line to close on certain Abbey Wood line

The Elizabeth line will be closed between Paddington and Abbey Wood this weekend. Transport for London (TfL) has warned that the closure may cause disruption to journeys on Saturday, November 25 and Sunday, November 26. On the Elizabeth line

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Chef at West Wickham restaurant ‘thrilled’ to win at 'Curry Oscars'

Chef Nanu Miah at iNaga in Coney Hall in West Wickham is celebrating winning Best Chef at the Asian Curry Awards 2023. This marks the sixth time the restaurant has won this award, having collected the gong five times between years between 2014

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Pictures show the beautiful south east London neighbourhood among ‘best in UK’

East Dulwich is a beautiful neighbourhood in south east London that has recently been named one of the best places to live in the UK. It was the only neighbourhood in south London to make the list, written by blogger Muddy Stilettos, naming the