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Man remains in critical condition following Thamesmead crash
Police are appealing for information after a man remains in critical condition following a serious crash in Thamesmead. London Ambulance Service and police were called at 8.47pm on Monday, July 15 to the crash at the junction of Eastern Way and
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The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular is coming to London
The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular is coming to London this September. Performances will kick off at The Empress Museum at Earls Court from September 23. Guests can go early for the interactive pre-show experience where you can enjoy close-up
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Man, 83, forced to carry dead dog home after it was mauled by XL Bully in Charlton
WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT An elderly man had to carry his dead dog’s body back home after an “XL Bully dog” mauled his beloved Jack Russell to death during a walk in Charlton. The man and his dog were attacked on Saturday, July 13, at the Cherry
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Two hospitalised after air ambulance sent to serious Thamesmead crash
Two people have been taken to hospital after a serious crash in Thamesmead. London Ambulance Service was called at 8.47pm on Monday, July 15 to the crash at the junction of Eastern Way and the A2016. Ambulance crews, a paramedic in a fast response
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Road closed and man rushed to hospital after Woolwich crash
A man has been rushed to hospital after a crash on a busy road in Woolwich. Ambulance crews were called to Stadium Road today (July 18) at around 2:13pm - including a fast response car and an incident response officer. One man was treated at
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What is a CHAPS payment and who uses them? Bank of England explains
Have you ever wondered how money is paid when it comes to buying a property or a car? It’s through a CHAPS payment. The system processes around £350 billion a day and is how banks transfer large sums of money to each other. But what exactly
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Recap after two 'crashes' nearby close busy Woolwich roads
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Bank of England hit by 'global payment issue' that could affect house sales
The Bank of England has been hit by a "global payment issue" affecting its CHAPS service. The Bank’s Chaps payment system processes hundreds of billions of pounds worth of transactions a day, including banks paying one another large sums. The
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Man taken to hospital after fire which destroyed four sheds near homes in Bromley
A man has been taken to hospital after a fire destroyed four sheds adjacent to homes in Bromley. The broke out on Dunkery Road yesterday (July 17) and a large number of emergency services were at the scene, including 15 firefighters and three fire
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Fire crews called after cooling unit ‘smoulders’ in Downham
Fire crews were called after a cooling unit had begun to smoulder at a three-story building in Downham yesterday evening. Fire crews from Lee Green, Lewisham and Eltham were called to the three-storey mixed-use building on Downham Way yesterday
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Seven men jailed for more than 150 years after Erith shooting of Kai McGinley
Seven men have been jailed for a total of more than 150 years after the fatal shooting of Kai McGinley in Erith. The 24-year-old was shot dead after the car he was in was deliberately rammed on Pembroke Road last February. The jury heard that
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Check out 5 of the best last-minute flights to book now in Europe
As the holiday season approaches, you might have already packed your suitcase ready to jet off to your destination. Whether that be the sunny skies of Spain, the blue seas of Greece, or maybe an all-inclusive resort where you can sit back and relax
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Why are there so many flying ants in the UK during summer? What you need to know
Summertime in the UK can sometimes see swarms of flying ants emerge, but why does this actually happen? This unpleasant phenomenon often follows incredibly hot weather, with the flying insects causing a bother getting into people's hair and faces
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Ex-Charlton Athletic footballer jailed for raping woman while she slept
A former Premier League footballer has been jailed for 16 years for raping a woman while she slept in Romford. Nathan Ashton, 37, of no fixed address, carried out the attack in the early hours of February 19 2023, following a night out at a bar
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McDonald's giving away free gift to customers for 50th birthday - how to claim
To celebrate its 50th birthday McDonald's is giving away free doughnuts to lucky customers. The fast food chain is celebrating its 50th birthday in 2024 and to mark the occasion it has launched a new limited-edition menu which features three brand
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Front of Sidcup house ‘demolished’ after car crashes into it
A Sidcup home has been left “demolished” after a car crashed into it. London Fire Brigade was called at 6.38pm on Saturday, July 13, to reports of the crash on Birchwood Avenue. One car had crashed into a garden wall and garage. No one
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Got a Tesco Clubcard? How you could earn an extra £50 worth of bonus points
If you shop at Tesco regularly, you will know by now just how much money you can save with a Clubcard. From slashing the price of bottles of orange juice to punnets of fruit, the supermarket is constantly lowering the cost of popular groceries
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Stunning waterfront house worth £4.5 million up for grabs in next Omaze draw
A stunning waterfront house in Cornwall worth £4.5 million is up for grabs in the next Omaze prize draw. The winner of the Omaze Million Pound House Draw will get the keys to the contemporary, four-bedroom home near Falmouth. Sitting on the
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Hour-by-hour weather forecast as heat health alert issued for London today
Yellow heat health alerts have been issued as temperatures look set to reach over 30C in London. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) alerts cover East Midlands, East England, London and the South East from Thursday to Saturday. It warns that
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Man stabbed acquaintance to death in violent argument on Boxing Day
A man has been found guilty of manslaughter after a violent argument broke out between acquaintances on Boxing Day. Jurejs Vankovs, 39, of no fixed address, was found guilty of manslaughter in relation to the death of 49-year-old Michael Murphy
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Bromley girl's dream to have hair like Taylor Swift ends with life-changing burns
A Bromley schoolgirl is preparing to sue an American hair salon after her bid to look like Taylor Swift left her permanently bald on part of her head. Coco Brown, 15, from Shortlands, suffered a full thickness third degree burn at a Florida hairdresser
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All the London Underground stations and lines 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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A free jazz and food festival is coming to Greenwich this weekend
A free festival where you can listen to jazz music and explore food inspired by New Orleans is coming to Greenwich this weekend. Returning to Greenwich Peninsula this Sunday (July 20), Rhythm & Taste: Jazz & Food Festival is a popular free festival
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Lewisham’s most expensive street revealed where houses go for £1.5 million
The most and least expensive streets in Lewisham have been revealed, with one where houses sell for an average of £1.5 million. Property Solvers recently revealed the most and least expensive streets in Lewisham, based on data obtained from the
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The upcoming festivals at Crystal Palace Bowl this summer
The South Facing open-air concert series brings a diverse lineup of high-profile artists to the legendary Crystal Palace Bowl. The event setup will begin on Friday, July 19, 2024, and conclude on Sunday, August 11, with de-rigging completed by
