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‘My boy was 24-years-old when he went out and didn't come home. He was shot dead'
The mum of a 24-year-old aspiring rapper who was shot dead in Erith read a heartbreaking statement at his killer’s sentencing hearing. Kai McGinley was murdered on Pembroke Road on February 9 last year in what the Old Bailey was told was a targeted
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All the Southeastern trains cancelled, diverted or replaced by buses this week
Monday to Thursday (July 8 - 11) From 11.35pm until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Maidstone East and Ashford International. The 10.25pm and 11.25pm London Victoria to Ashford International services will be diverted
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Stabbing in Plumstead 'left blood stains at the scene for hours'
Police have issued a statement after a stabbing in Plumstead where blood was left at the scene "for hours after police left". Officers called to reports of a fight at a residential address in Barnfield Road at around 10am on Friday, July 5.
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New Home Secretary visits Lewisham town centre to talk police and prison 'chaos'
The UK’s new Home Secretary has visited Lewisham to talk local policing, prison “chaos” and the scrapping of the Rwanda scheme. Yvette Cooper went to Lewisham police station on Monday morning (July 8) then walked around the area with officers.
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Man seen damaging letterboxes with knife in Lewisham
A man has been seen damaging letterboxes with a knife in Lewisham. Officers were called to Burnt Ash Road on Sunday, July 7, just after 8.30am after reports of the incident. When they arrived, they found that a man in his 50s had barricaded
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Save £20 with pair of exotic, palm-like Cordyline plants with You Garden
ADD some classic style to your garden with these Cordyline plants. We have worked with You Garden to offer you a saving of £20 with this pair of Cordyline and decorative planters. This fabulous pair of cordyline plants in decorative planters
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Erith mum tells her son’s 7 killers 'there are no winners, we have all lost'
A mum whose 24-year-old boy was murdered in the street in Erith told his killers “there are no winners in this situation, everyone has lost something”. Kai McGinley was shot dead in a car on Pembroke Road on February 9 last year in what the Old
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Man films poisonous snakes 'crawling around' in UK - 'no one believed me'
A business owner has shown how he routinely has to 'wade' through a field of poisonous snakes each morning. The user, tommycina, posted the video to his TikTok: "This is an adder. Every morning I have to wade through adders in order to get my open
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Train discounts, cinema tickets and insurance - the best freebies for over 50's
Although not yet at the state pension age, some of you might not be aware that 50+ year-olds can claim some freebies too. As the cost of living crisis rages on, you must take advantage of every possible free source of income on offer to you.
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Check your change for the rare 20p coin worth more than £50
A rare Royal Mint 20p coin has sold for more than 250 times its face value on eBay after inspiring a mini bidding war. The 20p piece is a rare “mule” coin dating from 2008, and fetched more than £50 at auction. The coin was minted without a
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Man taken to hospital after being hit by car in Lewisham
A man has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Lewisham. Police and ambulance crews were called to Loampit Vale after a pedestrian was hit by a car at around 3.05pm on July 6. He was treated at the scene before being taken to
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Firefighters called to double decker bus engine fire in south east London
Firefighters have been called to a fire on a hybrid double decker bus in south east London. Fire crews were called to Grove Lane at around 3.53pm yesterday (Sunday, July 7) and extinguished a fire in the engine compartment of the bus. Whilst
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Person taken to hospital after stabbing in Plumstead
A person has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Plumstead. Emergency services were called to Barnfield Road at around 10am on Friday, July 5. Paramedics were at the scene in three minutes and treated a patient at the scene. They
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Wellness hub opens in Sidcup and donates 1000 pizzas to health services
A brand-new wellness hub, Dripaura & Prospexa, has recently opened on Sidcup High Street. To mark its launch with, staff have donated 1,000 pizzas to local hospitals, care homes, and shelters. Located at 41 Sidcup Hill, the Dripaura wellness
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Bromley pub closes due to ‘safety concerns’
A Bromley pub is set to temporarily close due to safety concerns and “potential hazards”. Seven Seas Bar and Lounge shared a statement on social media sharing the news. Pub staff have said that the hazard in question is “a significant ceiling
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‘Out of date’ system leaves NHS at risk after attack on south east London hospitals
The founding chief executive of the National Cyber Security Centre has warned parts of the NHS’s IT system is “out of date” and at risk of further cyber attacks. More than 6,000 appointments and procedures were postponed at major south east London
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Labour consider plan to release prisoners after less than half of sentence served
Labour is considering a plan for prisoners to be released having served less than half their sentence as a way to tackle overcrowding in England and Wales. The new proposal would release prisoners on “determinate” sentences between 40% and 43%
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The new London afternoon tea inspired by the famous Flower Fairies illustrations
There’s a brand-new fairy-themed afternoon tea in London and it’s inspired by a book series every fairy lover would know. If you’re a fan of fairies or know someone who is, the brand new Flower Fairies afternoon tea at the Park Rooms at Grosvenor
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The south London park where you can catch the Euros Final on a big screen
A park in south London is set to host the most "unforgettable" screening of the Euros Final. Battersea Park is planning to show the UEFA Euros Final live on the big screen on July 14. The UEFA Euros Final will be a ticketed event, swinging
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Revised plans for new Travelodge hotel in Greenwich with over 360 rooms
Plans for a new Travelodge hotel in Greenwich have been revised, with over 360 rooms being included in the updated scheme. The new hotel would be 19 storeys-tall and based on Boord Street in Greenwich. The updated submission has seen the number
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'Our baby died on Christmas Day after a 10-hour wait. We will sue Lewisham Hospital'
A Lewisham couple who lost their baby at Christmas are planning a lawsuit after an NHS trust admitted shortcomings in their care. Courtney Perkins told staff at Lewisham Hospital that her baby had stopped moving but was left waiting 10 hours before
