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Two boys, 15, killed in space of two days in London
Two 15-year-old boys have been killed in the space of two days in separate incidents across London. The incidents happened on July 21 and July 23, however there is nothing to suggest they are linked. Rene Graham was shot in Emslie Horniman’
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Millions kept by the government in 'dormant' Dartford Crossing accounts
An investigation conducted by the BBC has found that the government kept £5m in “dormant” pre-paid Dartford Crossing accounts. According to an investigation conducted by the broadcaster, the money has been collected since 2014, when toll booths
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Erith thug strangled woman until she thought she was going to die
A man who strangled a woman until she thought she was going to die has been jailed. Philip Baker, 63, of Wessex Drive in Erith, was found guilty of assaulting and strangling his partner. On September 10 last year Baker walked up to her and
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Male shoplifting suspect arrested in Bromley Marks and Spencer
A male has been arrested after police suspected shoplifting in Bromley. Police allege to have caught someone stealing in Marks and Spencer on Bromley’s High Street. The suspect is currently in custody as police investigate. Bromley Town
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Nature Notes: An end to the soggy weather?
On a much brighter note compared with Nature Notes of two weeks ago, finally around mid-July our so, so soggy summer pulled up its soaking wet socks and presented us with some beautiful hot sunny days. I’m walking through a wonderful meadow in
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Sidcup child sex offender and fraudster in Bromley and Bexley courts
The following cases were heard at Bromley and Bexley Magistrates’ Courts on Wednesday, July 24, 2024: BEN QUIEROS, 30, of The Oval in Sidcup, admitted attempting to cause or incite a girl aged 13 into sexual activity (sending sexual images)
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Bromley teen, 15, committed 'violent' burglary in seaside town
Two men and a 15-year-old have been convicted of burglary after they forced entry at a home in a seaside town. Police were called to a report of a burglary at a property in Coxwell Close, Seaford, on January 7. Two men, Remy Cadoret and Romeo
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The alarming reason why you should never charge your phone at an airport
Travellers are being urged to never charge their phones at the airport for this alarming reason. The public has been urged to avoid using USB ports for charging their phones and devices. The Federal Bureau of Investigations has previously warned
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M&S to open second store at Battersea Power Station this year
High-street brand Marks and Spencer (M&S) has today, July 25, announced that they will open a second store inside the Battersea Power Station this November. It comes as part of the brand's more than £30m investment in its stores across London
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A glass of wine a day 'may not be as good for you as some research suggests’
A glass of wine a day may not be as good for you as some research suggests, an expert has said. It comes as studies indicate that it may be beneficial to drink small amounts of alcohol that are low quality and often compare moderate drinkers with
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Treasury gives verdict on whether 1p and 2p coins will go out of circulation
The Treasury has shared whether 1p and 2p coins would be phased out of circulation after reports suggested they could be under threat. Articles from several publications said that the Treasury had made no new orders for 1p or 2p coins to the Royal
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Cineworld set to reveal cinema site closures and hundreds of job losses
Cineworld is set to announce cinema site closures and hundreds of job losses as part of a restructuring plan on Friday (July 26) reports have claimed. Earlier in the month the cinema chain was reportedly drawing up plans to exit dozens of its roughly
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Warning to Ryanair, EasyJet, Jet2 & other airline passengers over rule changes
Holidaymakers flying with Jet2, Ryanair, EasyJet, TUI and other airlines have been warned to make sure they are aware of new rules this summer. There have been a number of changing rules and regulations at airports over recent months, with many
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Hunt for man 'with vital information' after man stabbed to death in Lewisham
Police are on a manhunt for a man who may "have vital information" after a man was assaulted and stabbed to death in Lewisham. Emergency services were called to Florence Terrace at around 9.20am on Sunday, July 7. Antonios Antoniadis, aged
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Burst water main closes busy road in Bromley with buses diverted
A busy road in Bromley has been closed due to a burst water main, with four bus routes on diversion. The A233 (Westerham Road) between Rectory Road and B265 Heathfield Road has been closed following a burst water main in Bromley yesterday evening
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Celebrities condemn ‘injustice’ of M25 Just Stop Oil protestors’ sentences
More than 1,200 artists, athletes and academics have condemned the “injustice” of sentences handed to five Just Stop Oil activists for peaceful protests on the M25. In a letter to Attorney General Richard Hermer KC, the high-profile figures backed
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Drivers delayed for four hours on Dartford Crossing after serious crash
Drivers have been delayed for four hours after the M25 was closed due to a serious crash. Emergency services were called to the scene yesterday (July 24) at around 4pm to the crash between a van and a lorry on the A282 on the Dartford Crossing.
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London's top restaurants named in awards and you can decide the winner
The 11 best restaurants in London have been named and you get to decide the overall winner. The sixth annual British Restaurant Awards (BRA) revealed the nominations for the upcoming 2024 awards including categories like Best New Restaurant and
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Man charged with attempted murder after soldier repeatedly stabbed in Kent
A 24-year-old man has been charged with the attempted murder of an Army officer in uniform near a barracks. Anthony Esan will appear in court on Thursday over the attack on the soldier, reportedly a Lieutenant-Colonel, in Gillingham, Kent, on Tuesday
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Bexley councillors accused of 'trampling on wishes' of their black colleagues
Bexley councillors have been accused of ‘trampling on the wishes’ of their black colleagues, after a motion focused on preventing racism towards minority groups was reworked by the Conservative Group. Members of Bexley Council’s opposition group
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‘Happy and friendly’ Charlton nursery dating to WWII celebrates 80th birthday
A “special” Charlton nursery with “strong community links” that first opened in World War II has celebrated its 80th birthday. Charlton’s Pound Park Nursery first opened in 1944 as a temporary building in a bid to help working mothers during the
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Full list of every London Underground station and line 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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Norbury shoplifting 'worse than ever' with calling police 'a waste of time'
Retail staff on a South London high street say shoplifting is worse than it’s ever been, saying they don’t even bother calling police sometimes because they feel nothing will be done. Workers in a number of shops along Norbury High Street have
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Crystal Palace Park plans include dinosaur update and new kids' play area
Plans to renovate Crystal Palace Park in a £24 million project have moved forward including updates to the park’s famous dinosaur statues and a new themed play area for children. Bromley Council has approved plans to increase the budget on the
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Special memories from film-fans ahead of beloved Bromley Picturehouse closure
Regulars and film lovers have shared their fond and unique memories of Bromley Picturehouse ahead of its closure. Bromley Picturehouse is set to close its doors on August 1, citing increasing operational costs and declining admissions. The
