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All the Southeastern trains cancelled, diverted or replaced by buses this weekend

Some Southeastern trains will be cancelled, diverted or replaced by buses this weekend due to planned engineering work. The work will affect trains on both Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21. We have compiled all of the details on these

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The Dartford Crossing closures this weekend during heatwave

As a heatwave hits this weekend, there will be significant closures at the Dartford Crossing, which links Dartford in Kent and Thurrock in Essex. The closures will impact both the west and east tunnels, potentially causing disruptions during the

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Police given extra powers in Thamesmead after fights reported

Police have been given additional powers in Thamesmead after reports of fights. A section 35 dispersal zone will be in place in the Thamesmead East ward from 3.45pm today (Friday, July 19) until 3.44pm tomorrow (Saturday, July 20). Inspector

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Plans progress for Bromley library's move into old Topshop unit on high street

Bromley Council has moved forward with a £15 million plan to move its central library after asbestos was found in its future site. The authority opened up a consultation last week with residents to consult on plans to move Bromley Central Library

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Popular Lewisham park receives prestigious accreditation as heritage site

A popular park in Beckenham with a historical building has received a prestigious accreditation as a heritage site. Beckenham Place Park, on the borders of Bromley and Lewisham, offers 96 hectares of land along with landscaped gardens and Grade

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Woman taken to hospital after Welling house fire

A woman has been taken to hospital after a house fire in Welling. Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to Tyndall Road at around 1pm today (Friday, July 19). Crews from Plumstead, Bexley and Eltham attended the scene.

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What to expect as Sir David Attenborough to release new cinema film

Sir David Attenborough will be back on our screens with a new National Geographic documentary about the health of the world’s oceans. The naturalist and broadcaster, often dubbed a ‘national treasure’ is known for BBC documentaries including Wild

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RECAP after 25 firefighters flock to Welling house fire

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Woman, child and baby taken to hospital after fire destroys part of Eltham house

A woman, child and baby have been taken to hospital after a house fire in Avery Hill. Firefighters tackled a house fire on Holland Gardens at 11.10am today (June 19). Half of the ground floor of the two-storey house was destroyed by fire.

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London bus timetables set to change as schools breakup for summer

London bus routes will be undergoing changes throughout the upcoming weekend, with many bus routes facing school holiday timetables. TfL buses align with the Mayor’s Transport Strategy aiming for 80 per cent of journeys via foot, bike, or public

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Driver charged after police car chase through Greenwich leads to crash with house

A driver has been charged with dangerous driving after a car crashed into a house in Greenwich. On Tuesday, July 16 at around 1.30pm, police were involved in a car chase through Charlton, Woolwich and Eltham. Eventually, the driver crashed

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Man groomed underage girls in online chatrooms to get explicit pictures and videos

A Northfleet man has been jailed for 10 years for grooming underage girls in online chatrooms in order to collect explicit images and videos – with some of the girls being as young as 13-years-old. James Kang, of Rural Vale in Northfleet, posed

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Police more than '10 minutes closer' to Greenwich emergencies with redeveloped base

A patrol base in Greenwich has been redeveloped by police with the goal to reduce response times and make the borough safer. The site at Warspite Road has previously only been used by neighbourhood police. This meant that response teams were

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The London train services affected by widespread IT Issues

Network Rail is experiencing widespread IT issues affecting its entire network, including lines in London. This global IT problem is affecting multiple companies and industries. As a result, some train operators cannot access driver diagrams

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Shocking picture shows car flipped onto side after Erith horror crash

A shocking picture from a crash in Erith shows a car flipped onto its side. The images show a black car turned onto its side with the windscreen smashed in and glass all over the floor. The crash occurred at around 3pm yesterday (July 18) on

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Families face record bills over £1,000 for summer holiday clubs this year

Families across Great Britain could end up paying record costs for summer holiday clubs this year, research suggests. The charity Coram Family and Childcare surveyed councils across the nations and found that families could face a bill of £1,045

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Cancer survivor says 'magic does happen' after scooping huge EuroMillions win

A cancer survivor has said 'magic does happen' after scooping a huge Euromillions jackpot. Jonathan Aldridge was just a teenager when he was first diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma at 17. The now 32-year-old said he hoped he was at the start

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Can dogs get sunburnt? PDSA shares advice for pet owners

When the warmer weather hits, you might remember to protect yourself but it’s also important that our dogs are cared for. Since dogs have fur, pet owners might not know how to keep their dogs safe in the sun. The PDSA has posted some helpful

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Hour-by-hour weather forecast as London set to hit 31C with urgent health warning

Yellow heat health alerts remain in place as temperatures look set to reach a staggering 31C in London today. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) alerts cover East Midlands, East England, London and the south east from Thursday to Saturday.

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Five Just Stop Oil protesters get ‘longest sentences ever’ for M25 protests

Five Just Stop Oil protesters have been jailed for several years for conspiring to organise protests that blocked the M25 motorway. Roger Hallam, 58, Daniel Shaw, 38, Louise Lancaster, 58, Lucia Whittaker De Abreu, 35, and Cressida Gethin, 22,

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What's the legal age you can leave a child home alone?

THE Euros and Wimbledon are over, and the Olympics are just around the corner - but for many children summer will truly arrive with the school holidays. While young people look forward to a long summer break, parents and carers might find themselves

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Is Microsoft down? Users and businesses facing outages

Businesses and users who use Microsoft are facing major outages in the UK and around the world, with laptops and systems not working. Sky News was one of the companies that were affected, being unable to broadcast its morning show at 6am, with

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Enjoy a taste of the globe with special deal on Beer52 case

Calling all beer lovers! Beer52, the world's leading craft beer club, is offering a taste of the globe for just £6.95 postage. We teamed up with Beer52 to allow new UK customers to claim a case of eight unique craft beers, each hailing from a different

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Bring a taste of the Mediterranean to your doorstep with Cypress tree offer

Bring the beauty of the Mediterranean to your doorstep with a pair of Italian Cypress trees. These architectural wonders are perfect for flanking entrances or adding a touch of class to patios. We've teamed up with You Garden to help save you

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How's your Tube knowledge? Name as many stops in a minute as you can to find out

The London Underground is the beating heart of the capital, helping millions every day get to the place they need to be. Although not the most glamorous mode of transport, London would be lost without the Tube and all the stations and lines that

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Erith man left 'waiting for 8 hours' for transport home from hospital

A patient transport service "left an Erith patient stranded" at Darent Valley Hospital after he went to the toilet while waiting for them. On Tuesday, July 9, 2024, Robert Ives was waiting to be discharged from Darent Valley Hospital A&E after

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Pizza Hut restaurant in Dartford set to close for good

A Pizza Hut restaurant in Dartford is set to close for good this week. The Pizza Hut restaurant in Prospect Place, Dartford, will close permanently on Saturday, July 20, after nearly 10 years of service. Pizza Hut suggests customers visit their

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The Blackwall Tunnel will close TOMORROW – here’s what you need to know

The Blackwall Tunnel is set to close for essential works this weekend and we’ve gathered what you need to know about the closures, traffic impacts, and alternative routes. Plans for the Silvertown Tunnel, first developed in 2012, aim to reduce

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Road closures in Bromley which will potentially cause delays

Drivers in and around Bromley should be aware of two closures on the National Highways roads over the next fortnight. These closures are part of essential maintenance and improvement works. National Highways is responsible for maintaining motorways

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Woolwich flats 'won't sell' due to nightmare' cladding remediation works

Greenwich leaseholders have claimed they are unable to sell their flats due to ‘nightmare’ cladding remediation works on their building. Woolwich Central is a structure in South East London comprising a series of seven blocks of flats sitting above

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The 'outstanding' service for kids and families in Greenwich

Greenwich’s services for children and families has been awarded an “Outstanding” rating by Ofsted. The rating follows an inspection in June, five years since the previous inspection in 2019 where the team was rated “Good.” The team's work supports