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Overhead line cable damage cause 'major' disruption at London Paddington
Travellers at London Paddington station are being told to prepare for "major disruption" this evening. It comes as damage to overhead electric cables has seen trains running to and from the station be cancelled or delayed by up to 80 minutes, says
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'Extreme concern' as Sidcup ULEZ camera explosion was 'deliberate'
Police have said that an explosion that took place in Sidcup, in which a ULEZ camera and surrounding property were damaged, was deliberate. Officers were called to reports of the explosion on Willersley Avenue at 6.45pm yesterday (Wednesday).
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Hunt for man ‘travelling around on buses’ missing from Downham – call 999 if seen
Police are urgently searching for a man missing from Downham. Joseph, 36, is likely to be “travelling around on buses”. He is wearing jeans, brown trainers and a dark grey checked coat and was last seen carrying two plastic bags – one blue
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Major Sidcup road sealed off as forensics investigate ULEZ camera ‘explosion’ scene
A major road in Sidcup has been cordoned off by police as forensics investigate the scene of an “explosion” of what is thought to be a ULEZ camera. The incident happened in Willersley Avenue just before 7.20pm yesterday (December 6). Officers
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New leaders of SLKPA Division One
Just weeks after the South London & Kent Pool Alliance paid tribute to their long-standing Chairman, Martin Donohoe, after he suddenly passed away, they had to say goodbye to another member of their pool family this week. Claire Stork was vibrant
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Sidcup man charged after string of Dartford burglaries
A man from Sidcup has been charged with nine counts of burglary following a series of break-ins in Dartford. Between October 24 and November 2, Kent Police received reports of numerous burglaries in Tonbridge and Dartford. Property stolen included
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South London ‘model agent’ jailed after blackmailing 9-year-olds into sending nudes
A man from south London who posed as a model agency scout to blackmail children as young as nine into sending sexually photos has been jailed for 18 years. Ishmael Duncan, 24, is believed to have contacted close to 10,000 kids across the world
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Sidcup family 'lucky to be alive' as ULEZ camera 'explosion' destroys son's bedroom
A mum from Sidcup has been left shocked after an “explosion” which was thought to be a ULEZ camera “destroyed” her three-year-old son’s bedroom. Ms Sinclair heard a “bomb-like” explosion outside her house in Willersley Avenue at around 7pm yesterday
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Man, 53, dies after being hit by lorry on bike in south east London
A man has died after a crash with a lorry in Peckham and police are now urging witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward. Police were called to Old Kent Road at around 6.30pm on Tuesday, December 5 to reports of a crash between a
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Eltham Palace light show CANCELLED tonight due to weather conditions
Eltham Palace Christmas lights has been cancelled tonight as the Met Office predicts heavy rain tonight. Eltham Palace and Gardens' annual Christmas light event has been cancelled tonight (December 7) due to poor weather conditions. The annual
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BBC TV licence will increase to £169.50 a year - a rise of £10.50 for households
There will be a £10.50 increase on the BBC TV licence fee next year, bringing the new annual total £169.50 a year, Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer has announced. It comes after the household payment, which funds much of the corporation’s operations
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Infanticide charges dropped against New Eltham girl, 16, accused of killing her son
A 16-year-old girl from New Eltham who was accused of infanticide after her baby died outside in the cold has had her case thrown out due to insufficient evidence. The girl, who cannot be named due to her age, was charged after her new-born son
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BBC EastEnders reveal the 7 male characters at risk of death on Christmas Day
Nothing says Christmas like a famous death on EastEnders but who will be the character to leave Albert Square this year? Fans up and down the country have been speculating for weeks, trying to work out clues in teaser trailers being released by
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Terrifying video shows the moment a ULEZ camera 'explodes like a WWII bomb' in Sidcup
This is the terrifying moment captured on CCTV that what is thought to be a ULEZ camera "exploded" in Sidcup. The incident happened in Willersley Avenue just before 7.20pm yesterday (December 6). Officers, London Ambulance Service, and London
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Man who intended to steal vapes banned from Deptford CBD shop
A would-be vape thief has been banned from a shop on Deptford High Street which specialises in CBD oil. Jason Torok, 40, of Childeric Road in New Cross, trespassed into Hall of Vape with intent to steal on May 16 last year. He was later charged
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3 reasons your dog loves to roll in the mud when outdoors (one is adorable)
Have you ever wondered why your dog is obsessed with rolling in mud when out and about? If you have to continuously hose down your fluffy family members because they can't resist sprinting to the nearest patch of mud or sloppy puddle, you are not
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ULEZ camera 'explodes like WWII bomb' in Sidcup
The "explosion" of what is thought to be a ULEZ camera has prompted a major emergency services presence in Sidcup. The incident happened in Willersley Avenue just before 7.20pm yesterday (December 6). Officers, London Ambulance Service, and
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Royal Mail confirms delivery issues in TWO south east London postcode today
Royal Mail has confirmed that there may be issues with certain deliveries to addresses in Herne Hill and Camberwell today. Royal Mail is a business that provides postal and delivery services six days a week to homes across the United Kingdom.
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Bexley chippy boss known for 24-carat gold cod flies to Turkey to meet hero Salt Bae
A fish and chip boss dubbed 'Salt and Vinegar Bae' for his 24-carat gold cod flew to Turkey to meet his hero - Salt Bae. Ozan Bakici, 27, dined at one of the celebrity chef's restaurants after making headlines for his own flashy dish. Salt
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‘I’ve found a hidden gem Chinese restaurant in London’s Leicester Square’
We all love an unknown secret, and we all love finding those hidden gems that are yet to be discovered by everyone else. I think mine has already been discovered, but I want to spread the word even further. Underneath The Hippodrome Casino
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Popular chicken restaurant to open brand new branch in Lewisham
A popular fried chicken restaurant will open its doors in Lewisham this week and three customers will have the chance to win “free chicken sandwiches for the year”. A branch of Popeyes will open in Lewisham shopping centre on Friday, December 7
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Pest control called to most bed bug cases in 3 years in south east London borough
Pest control are dealing with the most bed bug incidents in three years in a South London borough – but the council insists the problem isn’t getting worse. Workers at Southwark Council were called out to 629 cases involving the blood sucking insects
