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‘I lived my The Holiday fantasy and went to a beautiful town for a festive getaway’
The run-up to Christmas can be such a busy time of year and sometimes I just can’t bear the thought of braving the crowds in London on my time off. So, I lived out my ‘The Holiday’ fantasy and headed to Alnwick for a festive, long-weekend.
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‘I went to an amazing Latin American restaurant and it’s a 10/10 from me’
I went to Zuaya, a Latin American restaurant on Kensington High Street, and had the tastiest tapas I have ever tried. The interior of the restaurant is dim and moody, giving the atmosphere you need for an intimate, romantic evening. There are
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Man, 23, taken to hospital after early morning stabbing in south east London
A man has been taken to hospital after being stabbed in Peckham early this morning. Police were called to the scene on Commercial Way/Peckham Park Road at around 7.26am on December 2. London Ambulance Service found a 23-year-old man with stab
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Met Office issues yellow warning for ice as Londoners brace for overnight freeze
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning of ice across Greater London as the temperature is set to drop overnight. The warning is in place from midnight until 8am on Sunday for London, the East of England, the West Midlands and parts
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Bromley family left with left with no home after horror fire just before Christmas
A family has been left without a home and has lost most of their possessions after a fire ripped through their home in Bromley just before Christmas. The house fire unfolded on Mead Way where four fire engines and approximately 25 firefighters
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'Well, wasn’t it enough?’ - Simon Pegg addresses Shaun of the Dead 2 future
Actor Simon Pegg has once again shut down any rumours regarding the future of Shaun of the Dead 2, 3 or even 4. The comedy was first released back in 2004 and follows Shaun (Simon), a 29-year-old electronics salesman and his best friend Ed (Nick
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‘I found a dog-friendly light trail in Kent an hour from south east London’
I explored a festive dog-friendly light trail set in the grounds of the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, just 60 minutes drive from south east London. Marking its 17th year, Hever Castle and Gardens in Kent is returning for another year of festivities
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WATCH: Guilty dog can’t look its owner in the eye after making a mess
A hilarious video has emerged featuring a guilty dog not being able to look at its owner in the eye after making a bit of a mess. Many dog owners will know ( from experience) that you simply can't leave things out for your dog to find. Unfortunately
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Fitness expert reveals technique to fall asleep in just two minutes
A fitness expert has shared a mind-blowing technique to help you fall a sleep within minutes. Justin Agustin posted the viral clip to TikTok, promising that it would help you switch off at night. The clip, which has already been liked millions
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I tried supermarket mince pies and two are worthy of Christmas glory
Mince pies are an essential part of the Christmas experience and something I always look forward to when supermarkets start stocking them again. The sweet treats are enjoyed by many around the UK, and Brits eat approximately 800 million of them
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Crystal Palace seeking cover for injured midfielder in January window
Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson says the club will prioritise cover for injured midfielder Cheick Doucoure in the January transfer window. Mali international Doucoure ruptured an Achilles tendon in last week’s Premier League defeat at Luton and
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Claudia Winkleman to step down from BBC Radio 2 show - who is taking over?
Claudia Winkleman has announced that she will be stepping down from her Saturday show on BBC Radio 2 after three years to spend more time with her children. The Strictly Come Dancing co-host revealed the news to listeners live on Radio 2 this morning
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Shane MacGowan’s wife hopes Fairytale of New York gets UK Christmas number one
Shane MacGowan’s wife Victoria Mary Clarke has said she hopes the festive anthem Fairytale of New York will be the UK’s Christmas number one in memory of the late Pogues frontman. Although the track was released in 1987, it has only ever made it
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All the timetable changes to London buses for the first weekend in December
We have rounded up the latest timetable changes to bus routes across London for the first weekend of December. TfL buses are “guided” by the Mayor’s Transport Strategy and its target that 80 per cent of all journeys will be made on foot, by bike
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A breath-taking Grade II listed Bexley home with pool and cinema is up for sale
Foots Cray Place, a Grade II listed building dating back to 1756, has been transformed into a breath-taking residence, advertised on Zoopla. Priced at £3.9 million, the property boasts 10,000 square feet of space, and blends original features with
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The award-winning Bromley chippy where staff know regulars by name
An award-winning chippy is at the heart of the community in Petts Wood, seeing regular customers grow up through the generations. The Village Fish and Chips in Petts Wood has recently won a 2024 Good Food Award and this year alone was also named
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All the Christmas fairs and markets in Bexley this year
Over the course of December Bexley will be hosting a number of Christmas fairs selling everything from food to gifts. We’ve rounded up the Christmas fairs and markets coming to Bexley and everything you need to know ahead of them: Our Lady
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TK Maxx thief who went on spree across south east London stores BANNED
A thief stole from four different TK Maxx stores on a tour across south east London. Between September and December last year Ralph Ovalles Pichardo stole from TK Maxx stores in Woolwich, New Cross, Charlton and Oprington. The 30-year-old
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Paramedic and police officer fall in love during 999 call to chicken shop fight
A paramedic and a police officer fell in love during a 999 callout - to a fight at a fried chicken shop. London Ambulance Service worker Paige Wilkins and Metropolitan Police copper Rob Wilkins' "eyes met" when they arrived at the "chaotic" scene
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Man with knives, stalker, drug driver and other cases at Bromley and Bexley courts
The following cases were heard at Bromley or Bexley Magistrates’ Courts on the week beginning November 10. They include a stalker, a man caught with knives and a drug driver. Barry Mills, 51, of no fixed address Guilty of a spontaneous
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The 20-year-old Hither Green Christmas fair that’s a ‘centrepiece’ for the community
A popular Christmas fair in Hither Green that supports local businesses is set to return this weekend. On Saturday, December 2, the F.U.S.S. Christmas Fair is set to return to Staplehurst Road from 12pm to 5pm, with over 50 stalls and a host of
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Will London have a white Christmas? Early forecast shows date snow could hit
Now that December is here and the days until Christmas are counting down, the early white Christmas predictions for London have begun. Weather in the region has quickly been getting colder with temperatures dropping to below 0C. Some weather
