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Dartford singer, 21, crowned queen of Sidcup bar’s Bexley’s Got Talent competition
A Sidcup bar which hosted a Bexley’s Got Talent has crowned their winner with a Dartford singer who is taking away a trip to New York and “a night she will always remember”. The Tap in Blackfen Road is owned by husband-and-wife duo Jane and Chris
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Petition signed by dozens to fix Plumstead 'eyesore’ trees and collapsed wall
A South London council has been asked to carry out immediate action on a series of “eyesores” on a local road such as overgrown trees and a collapsed wall, which residents fear could put peoples’ lives at risk. Greenwich Council has been sent a
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Man jailed after throwing axe at stomach of pregnant woman in Kent
A man has been jailed after he threw an axe at pregnant woman’s stomach in Kent. Between August and September 2022, Lawrence Neeley dealt the victim a series of violent assaults and threats in Maidstone. Neeley caused bruising to the pregnant
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Manhunt after victim robbed at knife point at south east London station
A victim was threatened with a knife during a robbery at Peckham Rye station. The incident occurred around 3.20pm on November 14 on platform 2. The man demanded a designer jacket from the victim and brandished a knife. He then left the
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Eltham school 'thrilled’ to be named London's Independent School of the Year
An Eltham school has won a been named Independent School of the Year 2024 (London) in the prestigious Sunday Times list. Eltham College has said it is “delighted” to have won the title as part of the Parent Power list released every year. They
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Starbucks gives free coffee to NHS workers - here's how to claim your free drink
NHS workers are being offered free Starbucks coffee in-store as a special Christmas thank you to staff. For the first time, select hospitals without a nearby Starbucks shop will also receive deliveries of coffee from the brand with drinks like
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EastEnders recast Johnny Carter as character returns to screen after five years
BBC soap EastEnders has confirmed that fan favourite character Johnny Carter will return to the square. Although fans may not recognise the character at first EastEnders added that they have also recast the role. As Grantchester actor Charlie
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Johnny Depp pays tribute to 'my friend in life and in whiskey' Shane MacGowan
Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp has appeared to have left a poignant tribute to his close friend Shane MacGowan who recently passed away after a long health battle. The actor and musician is renowned for keeping company of some of the greatest
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Ten men Welling United stun high flying Aveley
Although they didn’t end their win-less run on the road Welling United defied the odds to claim a good point at Aveley. On Saturday, Welling were below par at Weston-super-Mare. Manager Danny Bloor and some supporters demanded a reaction and they
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WATCH as Christmas reindeer decorations outside Bromley care home are STOLEN
This is the moment a person was caught on CCTV taking a Christmas reindeer decoration from outside a care home in Bromley. A grey-hooded person was caught on camera pulling the reindeer from the front garden of Park Avenue Care Home. It is
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Why is EastEnders not on TV tonight? See BBC schedule change for this week
Eager EastEnders viewers might have noticed there is a slight schedule change for the much-loved soap this week. The programme will not be airing during its usual time slot on Tuesday (December 5). This is due to BBC One showing the Scotland
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Southeastern train diversions as strikes cancel travel for entire day
Planned engineering work will take place on certain Southeastern Railway lines this week, closing some lines. The work will be taking place from Monday, December 4 and Friday, December 8, closing some lines and causing some trains to be replaced
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Poundstretcher set to replace Wilko store in Orpington shopping centre
A Poundstretcher store is opening in the place of the former Wilko store in an Orpington shopping centre. The new shop will open in The Walnuts shopping centre on Saturday, December 9 from 10am. This former Wilko closed on September 12 along
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South east London school on Sunday Times list proud of 'world-class education'
A Dulwich school has been named as one of the top independent schools in London by the Sunday Times list 2023. James Allen’s Girls’ School, the oldest independent school in London, is “delighted” to receive the award and to have its “energy and
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Mum runs to Plumstead crash scene and collapses after finding son, 8, dead in road
The mum of an eight-year-old boy who was killed in a crash in Plumstead ran a mile-and-half from her home to find her son dead. Mustafa Ahmed was holding his dad Mohamed Moa's hand with his brother Ahmed Ahmed when all three were hit by a motorbike
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Is it cheaper to leave my heating on all day?
Energy bills are set to rise from January, leaving many wondering how they can save money while staying warm this winter. Energy bills will increase by £94 for millions of households across the UK from next month, Ofgem announced in November.
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How you can get a free letter from Santa Claus this Christmas
Millions of children in the UK will have already perfected their Christmas list and sent it off to the North Pole so Santa's elves can get everything ready for the big day. Whether sending your letter to Santa by post or up the chimley, Santa will
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Everything you need to know about Southeastern strikes as NO trains set to run
As ASELF workers are set to strike tomorrow, travel across south east London will be interrupted. On Wednesday, December 6, there will be no service on any Southeastern trains. Southeastern Railway has said that it is unable to provide rail
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Second BST Hyde Park headliner confirmed as pop icon Robbie Williams
The second British Summer Time (BST) Hyde Park headliner has been announced as pop icon Robbie Williams. The 'Rock DJ' singer previously headlined the summer concert series with his sold-out show back in 2019. Now, Williams is set to return
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Shane MacGowan's wife reveals how she's dealt with his death on GMB
Shane MacGowan's wife Victoria Mary Clarke appeared on Good Morning Britain (GMB) today where she revealed how she has dealt with his recent death. The Pogues frontman, MacGowan, died at the age of 65 last Thursday (November 30). He had been
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Divide over new 27-storey Greenwich high rise with some calling it ‘eyesore’
South London locals have criticised plans to add a 27-storey tower block to their area, calling it an “eyesore”. Greenwich Creekside sits on the border of Lewisham borough, with Deptford and attractions such as Greenwich Park and the Cutty Sark
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The restaurants, cafes, pubs and nightclubs rated five stars in Bromley in November
New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to thirteen of Bromley’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows. Food Standards Agency (FSA) inspects businesses across the country, assessing hygiene and safety, structural compliance
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Oldest pub in Greenwich could face refurbishment with flats added to the area
The oldest pub in Greenwich could undergo a refurbishment with flats added to the site. Greenwich Council is considering proposals to revamp the Grade II listed establishment, Plume of Feathers, located on Plumstead High Street, and introduce nine
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Bromley kid with complex medical needs' care plan not updated for three years
Bromley Council paid out £750 to a mum after failing to amend a child’s care plan for three years. The authority was warned in a recent Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman report when it was found a child had the wrong school listed on their
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BBC now a threat to all local newspapers
If the BBC was a family and lived in the house next door to you it would be the neighbour from hell. That's the verdict of some of the most experienced local newspaper editors in the country who now regard the BBC as little more than a state-funded
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Look inside the 'true London oasis' named House of the Year 2023
A London house has been named the House of the Year for 2023. Named, the Green House, it's been hailed as a “true oasis” in London as judges described the home as a “domestic greenhouse” and an “extraordinary ordinary house". The house is
