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New playground, café and gym in £3million makeover underway in Beckenham Place Park
The East Side of Beckenham Place Park is set for a three million pound makeover, with enhancement works already started on the Downham side of the railway line. The project promises a number of improvements aimed at boosting play, recreation, and
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Here's how you can get tickets The Killers Rebel Diamonds UK tour in 2024
American rock band, The Killers have announced that they will be touring the UK in 2024 for a string of special arena shows. The group are most known for the record-breaking song 'Mr Brightside' and confirmed their tour 'Rebel Diamonds' would celebrate
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NO late night Overground trains on certain lines due to works - full details
No London Overground services will be running between Sydenham and West Croydon, affecting travel in south London – here’s everything you need to know. For four days this week, engineering work will close lines running between Sydenham and West
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Plans for a new pair of Bromley tower blocks up to 14-storeys tall refused
Plans for a new pair of tower blocks up to 14-storeys tall in South London have been refused by the local council. Bromley Council has refused plans from Ringers Road Properties Limited to build nearly 100 flats in Bromley town centre. The
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Call the Midwife star hints at 'unexpected' twist in upcoming Christmas special
Stars of the Call the Midwife is preparing for the Christmas Special as they share what fans of the BBC show can expect. For many, the Call the Midwife Christmas Special has become a festive tradition as it promises to bring emotional and heartwarming
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Drug dealer who travelled from Penge to Swanley to supply cocaine and heroin jailed
A drug dealer has been jailed after travelling from Penge to Swanley to supply cocaine and heroin. In October 2023, Kent Police learned about the dealer, and then identified the supplier as Ricardo Cain, 24. Police found that he used a specific
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Lewisham man who killed girlfriend and family told mum ‘I’m gonna make a sacrifice’
A man who slashed his girlfriend and family to death in a bloodbath then told his mum “I’m gonna make a sacrifice”, a court heard. Joshua Jacques, 29, of Minard Road in Lewisham, is on trial accused of killing his 27-year-old partner Samantha
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South London drug kingpin who supplied £3.4m worth of cocaine and heroin is jailed
A drug kingpin who supplied £3.4million worth of cocaine and heroin to dealers across south London has been jailed. Tishan Hewitt, 28, was arrested after he made three handovers of drugs packed in reusable shopping bags. In April last year
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UK government issues guidance on 'What to do in a radiation emergency?'
Health chiefs have advised Brits to 'go in, stay in, tune in' if the UK is hit by a 'radiation emergency'. The fresh guidance was published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). Despite other publications linking this advice to rising tensions
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‘Large’ fire under investigation after Bromley building destroyed
An outbuilding in Bromley has been destroyed following a huge fire. Firefighters were called to Anerley Hill, Crystal Palace at around 11am this morning (Monday, December 4). Two fire engines and ten firefighters were called to the blaze.
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Lewisham man 'murdered three generations' as he stabbed and cut girlfriend's family
A man murdered three generations as he stabbed, cut and slashed his girlfriend and her family to death, a court has heard. Joshua Jacques, 29, of Minard Road in Lewisham, is on trial accused of killing his 27-year-old partner Samantha Drummonds
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RECAP as busy Crystal Palace road closes as firefighters tackle HUGE fire
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Ambulance crews called as man treated following Bromley crash
A man was treated by paramedics after a crash in Bromley. London Ambulance Service sent an ambulance crew to the scene at around 3.12pm on December 3. The crash occurred between Gravel Road and Oakley Road. Paramedics treated the man who
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Meet the UK's saddest puppy who couldn't stop crying before her lifechanging op
Meet the UK's saddest dog who couldn't stop crying before she underwent life-changing surgery. Due to multiple eye problems, 11-month-old Great Dane Eve was suffering from badly affected vision but she- now has a new lease of life following specialist
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Mars 'do not eat' warning for Revels chocolates over safety fears
Mars has recalled a number of Revels chocolate products over fears they may contain small pieces of rubber. The confectionery company has recalled three different Revels products due to the issue, which makes them unsafe to eat. The affected
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Met Police officer accused of taking photos of penis at police stations
A Metropolitan Police officer will face a misconduct hearing after he is alleged to have taken photos of his penis at police stations. The officer is accused of taking photos of his genitalia being exposed at various locations in police stations
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'I survived the 'Indian Titanic' tragedy - but no-one has even heard of it'
The sinking of the Titanic in 1912 is quite rightly ubiquitous. But almost no-one knows about a similar tragedy, now known as the ‘Indian Titanic’, which claimed the lives of 280 people making the journey from Mumbai to East Africa. On November
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Candle causes Lewisham house fire as man forced to evacuate
A man evacuated the building and was treated by paramedics as a house fire caused by a candle broke out in Lewisham. Firefighters were called to Forbury Road in Lewisham yesterday (Sunday, December 3) at around 4.30pm. Part of the lower ground
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Make a difference to a veteran this Christmas
Help for Heroes has announced it is on a mission to support veterans and their families struggling with feelings of isolation and loneliness this Christmas. For many, Christmas is a time to celebrate but thousands of veterans find this time of
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Everything you need to know as Madonna takes over the O2 Arena
The Queen of Pop Madonna will be taking over London's O2 Arena for six stellar dates. The icon will be bringing The Celebration Tour to the O2 covering four decades of greatest hits. First announcing the tour, Madonna said: "I am excited
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Dartford Halifax bank set to close as 45 branches axed
Dartford's Halifax bank is set for permanent closure in spring, following additional branch reductions. The Dartford High Street branch will close on March 18, 2024. The closure comes as Lloyds Banking Group announced that it is closing 45
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The south east London indoor theme park perfect for big kids who love mysteries
On Thursday night, my colleague Amy and I headed to the immersive world of Phantom Peak, located on Canada Street in Canada Water. After sitting here for five minutes, I realise that it is pretty much impossible to sum up what Phantom Peak truly
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The 'good' Greenwich school where pupils can report concerns with a QR code
A Greenwich school is “incredibly pleased” to have been rated as “good” by Ofsted following its recent inspection. John Roan School, based on Westcombe Park Road in Blackheath was inspected on October 10 and 11 and was rated as good in every category
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Hour-by-hour weather forecast as London to be hit with rain ALL DAY today
In London, Met Office has predicted a mix of heavy and light rain showers in London for most of the day. Heavy rain is expected to hit in the early morning, giving way to lighter showers by mid-morning. Further spells of heavy rain are expected
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Major Sidcup road set to close in run up to Christmas
A major road closure is set to disrupt drivers in the run-up to Christmas. National Highways, which is responsible for maintaining England's major roadways, has announced planned closures on the A20 westbound, M25 to Crittalls Corner – which include
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The new primary school in Erith with 'incredible and jam-packed' first term for kids
Erith's newest primary school which has been built alongside the development of 800 new homes has welcomed reception pupils into their first term of learning. Lime Wood Primary on Sandy Road has promised to provide high-quality learning in a nurturing
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Here's how to find easyJet's special airport post boxes for letters to Santa
Budget travel firm easyJet has announced a fun new postal service for letters to Santa Claus at select airports across the UK. This new service comes as the airline braces itself for around 200,000 families travelling during the festive period.
