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Man arrested after 'frightening' knife fight in Gravesend pub on night of Euros final
A man has been arrested after a “frightening” fight alleged to involve a knife at a pub in Gravesend on the night of the Euros final. The suspect entered the George Public House in Hever Court Road at around 7.18pm on Sunday, July 14. Police
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All of the major road closures in and around Dartford for the rest of July
Dartford drivers should be aware of 11 road closures on the National Highways network this month which could cause them delays. According to the latest updates from National Highways, two ongoing closures will continue this week and more will come
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Hunt for ‘man who flashed women in Swanley cemetery in broad daylight’
A man is alleged to have indecently exposed himself in a church cemetery in Swanley in front of two women. It was reported to police that the incident happened at “around lunchtime” on Saturday, July 13 2024 in the ground of All Souls’ Church in
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You can see shooting stars in London this month with the Perseid meteor shower
The London night sky is set to get even more interesting this July as the Perseid meteor shower puts on a dazzling display. The Perseid meteor shower is an annual event that is often very popular among sky gazers due to the high hourly rate and
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Knives and NOS canisters dumped in gardens on quiet south east London road
Residents of a quiet Dulwich street woke to find knives and nitrous oxide canisters in their front gardens after an all night party at a house on their road. Hundreds of young revellers descended on the property on Tulsemere Road in West Dulwich
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Boy, 15, taken to hospital after being shot in south east London
A 15-year-old boy has been shot in south east London. London Ambulance Service (LAS) called the police at 11.12pm on July 15 to report the incident. Police, LAS, and London’s Air Ambulance rushed to the scene on Summer Road, Southwark.
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Drivers near Greenwich to be affected by M25 lane closure
Drivers near Greenwich should be aware of a road closure on the National Highways network that may cause delays this week. The M25 will have lane closures for carriageway repairs from 11pm on July 19 to 5am on July 20, affecting the clockwise direction
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Temperatures set to reach 30C as mini heatwave set to hit London
London will see temperatures rise to 30C on Friday after well above-average rainfall figures in the first half of the month. Met Office spokesperson Nicola Maxey said night-time temperatures could stay in the low 20s for parts of south-east England
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Woman stabbed by youth after taking laughing gas in south east London
A 16-year-old boy “lost his temper” and fatally stabbed a woman after she inhaled laughing gas last Christmas Eve, a court has heard. Kacey Clarke, 22, was allegedly stabbed in the chest by the youth during a row in a flat in Bermondsey, south-east
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The best streets to live on in the UK have been revealed and 3 are in London
The best streets to live on in the UK have been named and three of them are in London. In a list created by the Daily Mail, they curated the list not on house prices but on what the street has to offer by contacting property experts. Using
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Stevie Nicks surprises crowd by bringing out Harry Styles in London BST show
The legendary Stevie Nicks performed a career-spanning set full of solo hits and Fleetwood Mac favourites - as well as a surprise duet with Harry Styles - at BST Hyde Park on Friday night (July 12). Walking on stage without much fanfare, the 76
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Gareth Southgate's life - from Crystal Palace captain to England manager
Gareth Southgate has decided to step down as England manager following the team's defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final in Berlin. The former Three Lions boss announced his resignation in a statement from the Football Association today (July 16
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Gareth Southgate steps down as England manager saying its time for 'new chapter'
Gareth Southgate has quit his role as England manager, saying it is time for a “new chapter” for the national team. He announced his decision to quit in a statement issued by the Football Association on Tuesday (July 16) morning. The decision
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Gareth Southgate steps down as England manager saying its time for 'new chapter'
Gareth Southgate has quit his role as England manager, saying it is time for a “new chapter” for the national team. He announced his decision to quit in a statement issued by the Football Association on Tuesday (July 16) morning. The decision
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Male arrested as another sustains facial injuries during fight in Catford
A man has been arrested after an altercation in Catford. Police were called at 3.30pm on Monday (July 15) to the fight between two people on Rushey Green. A man was found with a minor facial injury. He did not require hospital treatment
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Meet the Teacher of the Year who beat cancer then helped student with leukaemia
A teacher who helped his student through leukaemia after battling cancer himself has been named Teacher of the Year. Ryan Collard, 30, was diagnosed with stage three testicular cancer in June 2017 - the same year his twin brother was diagnosed
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How you can see shooting stars this month as Perseid meteor shower to dazzle
The night sky is set to get even more interesting this July as the Perseid meteor shower puts on a dazzling display. The Perseid meteor shower is an annual event that is often very popular among skygazers due to the high hourly rate and bright
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Brits warned 'expect a knock' over using 'dodgy' Amazon Fire Sticks illegally
Brits who use 'dodgy' Amazon Fire Sticks to illegally stream content have been warned they could expect a knock at the door. The use of these devices, which include USB sticks and other boxes plugged into your TV is thought to have increased over
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Father calls for vaping 'ban' after both his daughters find holes in lungs
A dad has called for vaping to be banned after both of his daughters were hospitalised with holes in their lungs after using e-cigs just weeks apart. Tazmin Blight, who has used e-cigs since she was just 13, says she continued to vape the equivalent
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Martin Lewis issues Amazon Prime Day warning to bargain hunters
Martin Lewis has issued a warning to customers ahead of Amazon Prime Day. Confusingly, the two-day event begins from one minute past midnight on Tuesday, July 16 and runs until the end of Wednesday. The sale has become famous for offering deep
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Major parts of London Overground to be shut for 16 days from this weekend
If you're travelling on the London Overground over the next 16 days, you may want to check the live status as part of the line will be shut. Overground services between Chingford and Hackney Downs will be closed for just over two weeks, meaning
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Take nostalgic ride on train used for film The Railway Children and save £20
Calling all fans of the classic film The Railway Children. Embark on a magical two-day tour that combines a visit to the historic city of York with a nostalgic ride on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway, aboard the iconic Green Dragon steam
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Disabled man 'spent 23 hours on floor' of 'unsuitable' south London flat
A disabled man claims he spent 23 hours on the floor after falling out of his wheelchair in an ‘unsuitable’ third floor flat he was placed in by a South London council. Nathan Rollinson, 33, was unable to eat or use the toilet while he waited overnight
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All the Southeastern trains cancelled, diverted or replaced by buses this week
Some Southeastern trains will be cancelled, diverted or replaced by buses this week due to planned engineering work. The work will affect trains from Monday, July 15 through to Friday, July 19. We have compiled all of the details on these works
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The south east London fantasy town blending wacky humour and immersive storytelling
I visited Phantom Peak, a fully immersive, interactive experience that combines elements of escape rooms, live theatre, and video games. Located in the heart of Canada Water, Phantom Peak transports you to a vibrant town filled with quirky characters
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Looking for love? South East London bar to host wine tasting singles' night
Do you love wine and are looking for love? You might find your perfect match at a special wine tasting singles' night. On Thursday, July 25, at 7.30 PM, Le Bar a Vin is hosting Perfectly Paired - an exclusive singles' night combining the art of
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'Arrests, crashes and time-wasters - I spent a day with London's blue light cops'
Whenever I see police cars zoom past me as I walk around London I always think to myself ‘I wonder where they’re going’ or ‘which crime has been committed round here today?’ But, of course I also always wonder what it must be like to be inside
