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Sail away for a weekend enjoying the Whitby Regatta and save £20pp
Calling all seafaring enthusiasts! Join this exciting two-day trip to the renowned Whitby Regatta, with a delightful stop in the charming seaside town of Scarborough. This action-packed weekend of August 18 kicks off with a comfortable coach journey
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How to grow stunning red roses and spare your wallet
There’s always time to stop and smell the roses, especially when they’re right in your backyard! While some roses can be a little thorny and can get off to a rocky start with some gardeners, with the right love and care, they’ll bloom right before
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Teen with machete and drug dealer at Bexley and Bromley courts
The following cases were heard at Bromley and Bexley Magistrates’ Courts on Thursday, July 10, 2024: MICHAEL BABALOLA, 23, of South Road in Forest Hill, admitted possessing 40g of cannabis with intent to supply. Babalola was given a one-year
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Man and woman arrested after stolen Range Rover crashes into Eltham garden
A man and a woman have been arrested after a stolen Range Rover crashed into a garden in Eltham. Police were called to Granby Road, Eltham on Wednesday, July 10 at around 7pm. The pair were arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, stealing
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Man taken to hospital after ‘incident’ in Peckham
A person has been taken to hospital after an incident in Peckham. Emergency services were called to East Surrey Grove just before 5pm on Wednesday, July 10. London’s Air ambulance went to the scene as well as an ambulance crew, an advanced
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Hunt for Volvo driver after hit and run with girl, 16, in Orpington
A car has crashed into a 16-year-old girl in Orpington and fled the scene. Police are working to trace the driver of the car, a maroon Volvo estate car, after the crash near Austin Road. The crash happened at 6.55pm on June 1 and the car failed
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WATCH as man is caught on camera stealing from boot of car in Bromley
A man has been caught on camera stealing items from the boot of a car in Bromley. The theft took place on Farnaby Road and occurred at 3.57am on July 2. The footage shows the man, who is dressed all in black but carries a distinct patterned
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Top south London council boss resigns after drink driving and drugs charges
A South London council’s top boss has resigned after being charged with drink driving, class A drug possession and failing to stop after a crash. Lambeth Council confirmed that Bayo Dosunmu would step down as chief executive from next Monday (July
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Nature Notes: Listen out for the grasshopper’s song
Until the grassland species began emerging last month, I have seen only five butterflies, namely two brimstones, and three small whites. This is disastrous and reflects the extremely sad state we have reached with the entire food chain, also affecting
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Sidcup school unable to open to pupils after being vandalised overnight
A school in Sidcup has been unable to open to students today due to an overnight incident of vandalism. Hurstmere School in Sidcup suffered a spate of vandalism which forced the school to close to both staff and pupils. School authorities have
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Three arrested and one ‘seriously injured’ after incident in Lewisham
Three people have been arrested after an incident Lewisham. On July 2 at around 11.45pm police were called to a junction on Rushey Green with Ringstead Road. One person was seriously injured. Police are appealing for witnesses, anyone who
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Astronomers find Earth's nearest black hole in star cluster visible to the eye
Fast-moving stars seen in a nearby star cluster within the Milky Way suggest the presence of an elusive black hole which may be the closest one to Earth, researchers say. Omega Centauri is a collection of around 10 million stars that are visible
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Water bills to rise by £94 over next five years - regulator confirms
The average household water bill in England and Wales is set to rise by £94 over the next five years. It comes as water regulator Ofwat's proposal showed that water and wastewater companies would be increasing the average bill to £94 in total over
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UK households could be due £170 TV Licence refund - are you eligible?
UK households could be due a £169.50 refund on the cost of their TV Licence. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. However, you could be
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'Check your change': Your £2 coin could be worth £500 - what to look for
Brits are being urged to check their change and look for a rare £2 coin that could be worth a small fortune. The rare coin, which has been sold for more than £500, is still believed to be in circulation and features an error that makes it extremely
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South London man who stalked Sir Gavin Williamson has conviction appeal rejected
A protester from south London who stalked former cabinet minister Sir Gavin Williamson has had an appeal against his conviction rejected. Simon Parry “persistently followed” the former education secretary and defence secretary on two occasions
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South east London museum and farm shop among businesses up for national award
A south east London museum and a farm shop are among the 105 businesses in the running to win a national award. Muddy Stilettos have announced the UK finalists for the National Muddy Awards, bringing together businesses across a range of sectors
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Four women taken to hospital after crash in Beckenham
Four women have been taken to hospital following a crash in Beckenham. Emergency services were called to the scene yesterday (July 10) on the junction of Beckenham Hill Road and Highland Croft. A number of ambulance resources arrived at the
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'Nationwide issue' with card payments reported at major stores including Asda
Asda and Sainsbury's are among the UK stores to be hit by a "nationwide issue" affecting card payments. Shoppers across the UK reported not being able to use cards at the major supermarkets on Thursday (July 11) morning. While hundreds of issues
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New flyover to 'reduce traffic' opens on major Kent A-road
A new flyover has opened on the A249 in Kent today (July 11). National Highways’ M2 Junction 5 Project reached a milestone as a new flyover on the A249 has welcomed its first vehicles. The M2 Junction 5 improvements will transform the junction
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Sadiq Khan will host a Euros final screening at The O2
To mark the Euros final this weekend, the Mayor of London will be hosting a public screening at the O2 – with 15,000 tickets up for grabs. This Sunday, England fans are getting geared up to watch England take on Spain in the Euros final, with the
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WATCH: Hero on Lime bike chases alleged 'muggers' all the way across London
This is the moment a hero passer-by chased alleged "muggers" for miles across central London - on his Lime bike. Andreas Gündüz, 30, says he spotted the men running through Soho on Saturday (July, 6) and “immediately” knew they were up to no good
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The Botanist’s Summer on the Square - the perfect heatwave escape
When this country is hit by a heatwave, the last thing you want to do is eat inside a stuffy restaurant. Luckily, I didn’t have to endure that when I went to The Botanist’s “Summer on the Square” event on Sloane Square. I went there with my
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Holidaymaker warning as 'heartbroken' tourist has passport stolen before airport
Holidaymakers are being warned to ensure their trips don't end before they begin as a "heartbroken" tourist claims her passport credit cards and ID were stolen before even arriving at the airport. Taylor Robson was waiting for a train to take her
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The upcoming Dartford road closures set to affect drivers
Dartford drivers are being warned to prepare for nine road closures which are set to affect the National Highways network in the area. Among these, one closure is anticipated to cause moderate delays, with drivers facing hold-ups ranging from 10
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Every London Underground station and line closed this weekend
With the weekend upon us, it's time to check what planned TfL closures are taking place from Friday to Sunday. As with most weekends, some stations will be closed or partly closed for TfL to carry out essential work. We've broken down a list
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Plans revealed for more than 1,000 new Greenwich homes including new high street
Plans have been revealed for over 1,250 new homes in Greenwich including a new high street and public square. The project, called Peninsula Gardens, would include blocks of up to 20 storeys being built at the Millennium Retail Park in Greenwich
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Drivers urged to ‘plan ahead’ as M25 set to close this weekend
The M25 will be closed this weekend due to the construction and installation of a bridge. Junctions 10 and 11 will be closed from 9pm on Friday, July 12, to 6am on Monday, July 15. Drivers have been warned to expect delays, only travel if necessary
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Welling pub reopens with brand new look after HUGE refurbishment
A Welling pub has reopened after closing to undergo a massive transformation. The Nags Head, based on Welling High Street, closed its doors at the end of May 2024 to begin its makeover. While it has been closed, “major work” has been done both
