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Brits urged to check passports after yoga teacher 'barred from flight home'
A yoga teacher is warning holidaymakers to check their passports carefully after being left in tears and stranded in Thailand when she claims she was barred from her flight back to London - because of a 'tiny' tear in her passport. Rosie Viscomi
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The newest Love Island bombshell to enter the villa is from Dartford
One of the latest bombshells to enter the Love Island villa is Joshua Oyinsan, a footballer from Dartford. The 29-year-old appeared on ITV screens in last night’s episode (Monday, July 8). He and Reuben, an accounts assistant from Surrey, took
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Apology over 'distressing' Plumstead crime scene with blood 'not cleaned for hours'
Greenwich Council has apologised for the “distress” caused by the delay in cleaning the blood from a crime scene in a residential building. Police were called to reports of a fight at a residential address in Barnfield Road at around 10am on Friday
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Drink driver and casino thief among cases in Bromley and Bexley courts
The following cases were heard at Bromley and Bexley Magistrates’ Courts on Friday, July 5, 2024: WILLIAM PUXTY, 42, of Brockley Road in Lewisham, admitted harassment via email in December 2022. Puxty was fined £250. AELYSIA RENZULLO, 20
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DAYS of disruption for M25 after 16,000 litres of diesel spills on road
A major road leading onto the M25 near south London has closed after a huge oil spill. A lorry has leaked 16,000 litres of diesel on the A24, leaving 10 miles of spillage. This has affected the road from Beare Green to Leatherhead and onto
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Concern for male missing from Bromley for nearly two weeks
Police are concerned for a male missing from Bromley for nearly two weeks. Rico was last seen on June 27. Anyone with information should contact 101 quoting 01/451907/24. Bromley MPS wrote in a statement on X: “Rico is missing from Bromley
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Lewisham burglar who killed elderly siblings during break-in loses appeal
A career criminal from Lewisham who was jailed for life three decades after he killed two elderly siblings during a break-in has lost his bid to challenge his convictions. Danville Neil, previously of Sandrock Road, killed Second World War veteran
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Pub chain offering free pints for England Euros Semi-Final on one condition
A pub chain will be offering a free pint to customers during England's Euro 2024 semi-final against the Netherlands on Wednesday (July 10), but only if a certain event happens. Customers will be able to redeem a free pint at Greene King pubs once
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Parents warned of £120 fines as summer holidays approach
With the summer holidays around the corner, parents have been issued a warning that they could face fines of up to £120. Legal experts have told parents looking to save some money on their summer getaways that taking children out of school early
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Kids as young as 13 'involved in Woolwich knife fight that left 3 people stabbed'
Ten boys and girls aged between the ages of 13 and 15 have appeared in court following a knife fight in Woolwich which saw three people stabbed. A huge brawl on Thomas Street and Calderwood Street on the evening of May 31 saw three males suffer
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Baby found dead in central London - with murder suspect arrested
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a baby was found dead in central London. The Metropolitan Police said officers were called to Taviton Street, in the Euston area, shortly after 2pm on Monday to reports of a “concern for welfare
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Thames Water issues warning that it will run out of cash in May 2025
Thames Water has warned that it will run out of money by the end of next May, as the heavily indebted company intensifies efforts to secure fresh funding. Britain’s biggest water firm, which is creaking under a debt pile of more than £15 billion
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UKHSA issues update on new variant after small spike in Covid cases recorded
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an update on the latest Covid-19 variant after a small spike in cases was recorded. The new FLiRT variant, KP.3, has been identified in "small numbers" across the UK so far this summer. The UKHSA
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Hi Barbie! Brand new Barbie exhibit arrives in London celebrating iconic doll
A brand new exhibition has opened in London and it's celebrating one of the most iconic toys in history. London's Design Museum has turned pink to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Barbie brand, exploring the story of the doll through the eyes
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Travis Scott to take over Tottenham Hotspur: Everything you need to know
This week, American rapper Travis Scott will be taking over Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for his largest UK headline show to date. Best known for hits 'SICKO MODE' and 'goosebumps', Scott will be bringing his UTOPIA - Circus Maximus Tour to the London
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Next to Normal at Wyndham’s Theatre 'doesn't do anything by halves' : Review
After a sold-out run at the Donmar Warehouse last year (where it made its UK premiere), the Broadway musical Next to Normal has now transferred to London’s West End. Characteristically American this brash production doesn’t do anything by halves
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Step back in time with a trip to Lytham's 1940s Wartime Weekend (and save £40)
Fancy a trip filled with nostalgia and wartime history? Look no further than Lytham's 1940s Wartime Weekend. We've teamed up with Just Go! to offer you £40 off the trip later this summer. This annual event transports you back to a bygone
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'Ooh, baby, ooh' Stevie Nicks at BST Hyde Park: Everything you need to know
Global icon Stevie Nicks is heading to American Express presents BST Hyde Park to welcome thousands of music fans this week. The annual concert series sees some of the biggest names in music perform on the Great Oak Stage with the likes of Taylor
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Can you reuse Royal Mail stamps? These are the important rules you need to know
Do you bulk buy your first and second-class Royal Mail stamps? Some may only buy the odd one or two from the Post Office or local shop as and when they need them. Royal Mail stamps currently start from £1.35 for a first-class letter and £3.99 for
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Kent primary school teacher drank wine from the bottle in her car at lunchtime
A teacher who drank wine in her car at lunchtime has been banned from the classroom. Alison Atkins, 57, was reported to the Teaching Regulations Agency (TRA) after she was suspended from Copperfield Academy, Gravesend, in May 2023. The investigation
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Lewisham nurse moved into patient's house after she started dating his carer
A South London nurse who moved into a ‘vulnerable’ patient’s house after she started dating his carer has been struck off. Louise Lungowe Rebekah John, a former Lewisham Hospital nurse, told a misconduct panel that she had done nothing wrong by
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Mottingham shoplifter raided BP garage 30 times stealing over £6,000 of goods
A Mottingham shoplifter raided a BP garage 30 times between March and April stealing over £6,000 worth of goods. Christopher Fawcett, 41, of Erith Road in Bexleyheath, is a prolific thief who has targeted shops across south east London. Only
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Everything you need to know about the upcoming Blackwall Tunnel closures
Transport for London (TfL) has announced two weekend closures of the southbound Blackwall Tunnel, which are required to support the opening of the new Silvertown Tunnel. The closures, which will take place across the weekends of Saturday, July
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The musicals on at the Churchill Theatre– including SIX and Rocky Horror Show
Churchill Theatre in Bromley is set to dazzle this summer with an exhilarating lineup of musicals and concerts, despite the building being advertised on RightMove. From July 10 to September 8, 2024, the stage will come alive with diverse performances
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The musicals on at the Churchill Theatre– including SIX and Rocky Horror Show
Churchill Theatre in Bromley is set to dazzle this summer with an exhilarating lineup of musicals and concerts, despite the building being advertised on RightMove. From July 10 to September 8, 2024, the stage will come alive with diverse performances
