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Bromley 'in danger of becoming cultural wasteland' amid Picturehouse closure
A lack of arts buildings in Bromley could lead to the borough becoming a ‘cultural wasteland’, a councillor has claimed. The comments came alongside a discussion by Bromley councillors on the planned closure of the Picturehouse cinema on Bromley
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Metropolitan Police officer charged with ABH and coercive and controlling behaviour
A Metropolitan Police officer who is currently suspended from duty has been charged with actual bodily harm and coercive and controlling behaviour. Detective Constable Lindsay Blackman, attached to the Specialist Crime Command, will appear at Westminster
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Man taken to hospital after suffering burns during house fire in Crayford
A man has been taken to hospital with burn injuries after a house fire in Crayford. Four fire engines and about 25 firefighters battled a blaze on Maiden Lane, Crayford yesterday, July 16. Half of the first floor of the two-storey terraced
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'Dangerous' south London sex offender who 'poses risk to the public' jailed
A “dangerous” sexual predator from Lambeth has been jailed for multiple offences against eight different victims. Police were called to reports that a woman had been raped in Marble Hill Park, Twickenham at around 8am on August 21, 2023. CCTV
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Urgent three-day health alert issued as London set to be hotter than Ibiza
A yellow heat health alert has been issued across London as temperatures are set to soar hotter than those in Ibiza. The alert will start tomorrow (Thursday) at 5pm and will end at 11pm on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Minor impacts are expected
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South east London dealer had heroin and cocaine hidden in cigarette box near school
A Southwark man has been jailed for seven years after drugs were found hidden away in a cigarette box near an east London School. In June 2024, Taz Uddin, 50, admitted to possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply and possession of Class
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Huge machete seized as two detained in Woolwich on night of Euros final
Police seized a huge machete in Woolwich on the night of the Euros final. They managed a “large crowd” during the event and detained two males before finding the machete. The Euros final took place on Sunday, July 14. During the Euro
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Holborn building cordoned off due to fire under investigation
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to an office fire in Holborn. Crews were called to the blaze at 6.15am this morning (Wednesday, July 17) in Lincoln’s Inn Fields. Half of a storage room on the fourth floor of the five-storey
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The 21 places children can eat for free or £1 during the 2024 summer holidays
Are you looking for ideas to get you out of the house in the summer holidays and where you can treat the kids to a nice meal without breaking the bank? From supermarket giants like Asda and Tesco to hotel chain Premier Inn or pizza restaurant Purezza
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Martin Lewis reveals how UK tourists can save hundreds on flights this summer
Tourists flying to Spain or Greece this summer can save hundreds using a handy rebooking trick. Martin Lewis has floated the idea of cancelling holidays and hotel rooms and re-booking at a cheaper rate. The finance expert said: "Is your hotel
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These are the 'superfoods' you should avoid if you want to live a long life
'Superfoods' have long been presented as magic health cures but do any of them actually work? Explorer and educator Dan Buettner has broken down the 'real superfoods' everyone should be eating for life longevity and the ones that you should avoid
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Girl, 16, missing for over a week may be in Lewisham
A 16-year-old girl who has been missing for over a week may be in Lewisham. Lucy Webb was last seen in Narborough Road South, near Fosse Park in Leicester, on the evening of Tuesday, July 9. It has been confirmed that she travelled to London
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Hour-by-hour Met Office weather as heatwave hits London
London is set for a mini heatwave for most of this week with temperatures set to hit highs of 24 degrees today. After heavy rain earlier this week, London is finally set to have some warmer weather, with a four-day heatwave predicted from today
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Man taken to hospital and four treated after ‘chemical incident’
A man has been taken to hospital and four others treated following a “chemical incident” in Fulham in the middle of the night. Fire and ambulance crews were called to a block of flats in Landridge Road today (July 17) at 12:35am. The scene
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Embark on incredible 11 day cruise with Ambassador and save extra 10%
Embark on an unforgettable 11-night cruise aboard Ambassador Cruise Line’s flagship Ambience and immerse yourself in the allure of Northern Europe's captivating capitals. Discover the harmonious blend of history and modernity that defines this
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Am I legally allowed to park my car on my front lawn? See the rules
Finding a place to park on a busy residential street when you don't have a driveway can be a nuisance. Whether it's busy because you're near a school or because your street was constructed before the advent of automobiles, thousands across the
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The Orpington school fighting bullying with ambassadors as young as eight-years-old
A school in Orpington is tackling bullying by empowering young students, with anti-bullying ambassadors as young as eight leading the charge. Crofton Junior School is a large six-form entry school with an enrolment of 720 students and is part of
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'Horror' as mum and daughter find fingernail in Welling McDonald's happy meal
A Welling mum and her daughter felt “horror” when they found fingernails in their McDonald’s order. On Friday, July 5, the mum went to the Welling branch of McDonald’s to treat her daughter to a happy meal. However, when they opened the food
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Five people in court after Greenwich 'crackdown' on parking fraud
Greenwich Council has prosecuted five cases of Blue Badge misuse over the past year as part of a crackdown on parking fraud. An Eltham resident, Mr Ahmet Colak, pleaded guilty to using a counterfeit Blue Badge at Bexley Magistrates Court on Wednesday
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The National Highways closures in Bexley this week
Drivers in and around Bexley should be aware of two changes to the National Highways roads this week. The latest updates from National Highways show one ongoing amendment: • A2, from 12.05am June 17 to 12.05am August 30, slight delays (under
