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London skies to be filled with Hot Air Balloons this weekend
This weekend the London skies are set to get very colourful as dozens of hot air balloons fill the skyline for a very special event. The Lord Mayor's Hot Air Ballon Regatta has become an annual event since starting in 2019 and is the official ballooning
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Boy, 15, among two dead with six stabbed in GRIM 24 hours in London
A grim 24 hours across London has seen a shocking six people stabbed with two victims including a 15-year-old boy left dead. This only includes incidents that Newsquest London is aware of and has reported on. The incidents unfolded between
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Major emergency services presence after ‘serious’ van and lorry crash in Dartford
A major emergency services presence has been pictured attending a "serious" crash in Dartford. The incident between a van and a lorry happened on the A282 at around 4.05pm today (July 24). Officers were called to the scene and a woman was
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Woman taken to hospital after 'serious' lorry and van crash near Dartford Crossing
A woman has been taken to hospital after a "serious" crash in Dartford. The incident between a van and a lorry happened on the A282 at around 4.05pm today (July 24). Officers were called to the scene and a woman was found injured. She
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'Serious' crash causes THREE hour delays near Dartford Crossing
9:10pm Thank you for reading our live blog. The M25 is now open however one lane remains closed as the incident is
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You can get trains directly from south east London to the coast this summer
South east Londoners will be able to travel directly to popular Kent seaside towns over the summer. In a bid to boost seaside tourism, Southeastern has announced that it will be adding further services to its routes over the summer, with direct
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Fraudster and stalker among latest cases at Bromley and Bexley courts
The following cases were heard at Bromley and Bexley Magistrates’ Courts on Tuesday, July 23, 2024: BILLY BROWN, 40, of Marsala Road in Ladywell, admitted seven thefts from BP Service Station on Lee High Road. A warrant is out for Brown’s arrest
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Drug to treat south east London boy's brain tumour made available on the NHS
A mother who was spending thousands of pounds a month on medication to treat her son’s brain tumour has spoken of her relief after the drug became available on the NHS. Rhonda Josephs, 47, from south-east London, told the PA news agency she “can
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Talented Crystal Palace youngster secures loan to Championship club
Crystal Palace midfielder David Ozoh has joined Championship Derby County on a season-long loan. Joining the Rams, the 19-year-old will get his first taste of loan action since earning his professional contract at Crystal Palace in 2022.
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All the wanted criminals last seen in Bexley
There are currently three criminals wanted on recall to prison last seen across Bexley. Maxwell Linnett, 23, is wanted for failing to appear in court. 29-year-oldJordan Figaro is wanted for the same reason. Jerome Mutumba, 23, is wanted
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'I’m visually impaired and the new blind Barbie is more than a toy – it’s validation'
I’m visually impaired and Mattel’s new blind Barbie gives me so much hope for the future of children growing up with sight loss like me. I, like so many children growing up, loved Barbie and accumulated a massive collection of dolls and sets when
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Road near Tesco superstore in Bromley closed for four weeks for gas works
A road leading to a Tesco superstore in Bromley is set to be closed over the next four weeks for gas works. SGN announced the temporary closure of Homesdale Road in Bromley would start from Monday, July 22, 2024. This closure is to facilitate
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Commuters stunned after spotting a full size London bus folded in half
Commuters have stopped in their tracks after they spotted a full-size London bus that's been folded in half. The single-decker, measuring six metres by 6.2 metres, appeared to have been folded upwards at a 90-degree angle with its rear end nearly
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Royal income to rise by £45m and they're getting 2 new helicopters
The Royal Family is set to receive a boost of more than £45 million, with a 53% jump in its official annual income to more than £130 million. It comes as soaring profits from the Crown Estate to £1.1 billion mean the taxpayer-funded Sovereign Grant
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Set sail on incredible 12 day cruise to France, Spain and Portugal and save 10%
Cruise enthusiasts seeking sunshine and cultural immersion can set sail for a 12-night adventure on the luxurious Ambition cruise ship. This enticing itinerary promises to whisk passengers away to some of Europe's most captivating coastal towns
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'Shock' after soldier stabbed outside army barracks in Gillingham
The Defence Secretary has expressed his shock after a soldier in uniform was stabbed near an Army barracks in Kent. A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after the serviceman was attacked in Gillingham. Writing
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Ladywell mum pleas 'knife crime needs to stop' after son was killed
A mum has made an emotional plea for ‘knife crime to stop’ after a man was convicted for the murder of her son in Ladywell. Ahmed Gonladieu, of Railway Terrace in Lewisham, was sentenced at the Old Bailey on Tuesday (July 23) after being found
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Soldier left in ‘serious condition’ after being stabbed multiple times in Gillingham
A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a soldier in uniform was stabbed near an Army barracks in Gillingham. The victim, in his 40s, suffered “serious injuries” in the attack in Kent, an Army spokesman said.
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Royal income to rise by £45m and they're getting 2 new helicopters
The Royal Family is set to receive a boost of more than £45 million, with a 53% jump in its official annual income to more than £130 million. It comes as soaring profits from the Crown Estate to £1.1 billion mean the taxpayer-funded Sovereign Grant
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The most and least expensive streets in Bromley – from £86k to £6million
In Bromley, the property market showcases a striking range, with homes on the most expensive streets priced up to £6 million, while the least expensive ones start at just £86,000. According to data from the HM Land Registry and Property Solvers
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Plans confirmed to replace Churchill Theatre with fully provisioned replacement
Bromley Council has confirmed plans to replace the Churchill Theatre with a fully provisioned replacement, after residents claimed they felt ‘left in the dark’ about the redevelopment. Plans to update the structure on Bromley High Street were revealed
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Plans for new adult gaming centre in Eltham blasted by council
Plans for a new adult gaming centre on a Greenwich high street have been blasted by the council after locals claimed the area was on a ‘downward spiral’. The authority has said it would have refused plans to convert a vacant unit on Eltham High
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Greenwich mum's air quality fight after son was hospitalised and needs inhaler
A Greenwich mum is fighting for improved air quality after her three-year-old son was hospitalised and now relies on an inhaler twice a day. Alice Potter, 37, moved to Charlton nearly five years ago with her partner and said that in the past two
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The Dartford roads set to close at the end of July and start of August
Drivers around Dartford can expect 11 National Highways road closures in the upcoming weeks. Motorists could face hold-ups lasting between 10 and 30 minutes. National Highways maintain motorways and major A-roads, so smaller road shutdowns
