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Welling's pre-season continues with defeat at Cray Valley
On Saturday Welling United continued their pre-season campaign with a match at Cray Valley (PM). Manager Rod Stringer and Assistant Manager Kevin Watson started their warm ups with several trialists in their victory at Sittingbourne. Since then
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Wild Things: Wood ducks on Chislehurst Common
Wild Things columnist Eric Brown discovers unusual ducks bred at Chislehurst Common this summer, wonders about their origin and reveals there are more around than you might think. Chislehurst Common's ponds are a magnet for summering ducks, geese
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The Only Fools and Horses star who quit acting and now has a different career
An Only Fools and Horses star remembered fondly by fans has revealed how he quit acting to pursue a totally different career. Daniel Peacock, who played ‘Mental Mickey’ in a single episode of the popular BBC sitcom in 1985, spoke about his new
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The cocktail bar bringing West End to Sidcup with 'out of this world' drinks
A cocktail bar aims to bring a bit of the West End to Sidcup with its stylish interior and passionate mixologists who create “out of this world” drinks. Located on 97 Main Road, Sidcup’s Ninety Seven Wine & Cocktail Bar has quickly become the go-to
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Lewisham has the highest number of dog poo complaints in south east London
New data has revealed the number of dog fouling complaints in each south east London borough – and Lewisham had the highest number. A recent survey from Vitasure across 271 areas of the UK revealed that 55 per cent of people have witnessed dog
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Police search to find missing man from Bexley last seen earlier today
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing man from Bexley. Derek is missing from his home. He was last seen earlier today (Sunday), wearing jeans, a white t-shirt, and green coat. Derek is described to be of a medium build.
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All the bus changes in place during the six-month closure of busy Lewisham road
A busy road in Lewisham will close for more than six months as the council undertakes a project to regenerate the High Street and market areas of Lewisham Town Centre. Lewis Grove will be closed northbound between Lewisham High Street and Lee Bridge
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Tommy Robinson 'arrested under anti-terror laws' following London protest
According to his supporters, Tommy Robinson has been arrested under anti-terror laws following a protest at which a film was allegedly screened in contempt of court. A post was made from his verified X, formerly Twitter, account telling his followers
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Plumstead park with sport areas and kid's playground given prestigious award
A 90-year-old park in Plumstead with sporting areas and a children’s playground has won a prestigious award for the first year. Plumstead Gardens, dating back to the 1930s, was recently awarded a highly coveted Green Flag for the first time.
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How will Olympic rowing work at Paris 2024? Everything you need to know
Rowing is among Britain’s most successful Olympic sports with only the USA having won more rowing medals than Team GB. This successful record has helped make legends of names like Sir Steve Redgrave, Dame Katherine Grainger and Sir Matthew Pinsent
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Woman 'distressed and angry' after crash kills eight geese in Dartford
A woman was left "angry, upset, and distressed" after a crash in Dartford that led to the death of eight geese. Kent Police was called at 5.36pm on Sunday (July 21), after eight geese were found dead in Anchor Boulevard. On Thursday, July 25
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Hour-by-Hour forecast as heat health alert issued for London heatwave
A yellow heat health alert has been issued for London, with scorching temperatures expected over the next few days. The alert will be effective from tomorrow (July 29) at 9am until Wednesday (July 31) at 11pm. The alert warns residents to prepare
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Man, 19, taken to hospital after stabbing on busy street in Peckham
A 19-year-old man has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Peckham yesterday evening (Saturday). Police were called to reports of a stabbing on Rye Lane just before 7pm. Emergency services attended the scene and found a 19-year-old with
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Woman who told family she had 'somewhere to go' missing for nearly two weeks
Police are appealing to find a woman who went missing from New Cross more than a week ago. Deborah O’Connell, 38, was last seen at home on July 15 by a family member visiting from Ireland. She left the property saying that she had to go somewhere
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All the complaints about dog poo in Greenwich revealed
The number of complaints about dog poo not being picked up in Greenwich has been revealed. Vitasure has shared the data and shared that from 2023 to 2024, there were 18 complaints of dog poo in public areas. In the same time period, there were
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The south east London area brimming with charity shops and a 'peaceful' park
Orpington is a popular neighbourhood in Bromley known for its green spaces, local businesses and speedy transport links to London. One of the most popular features of Bromley is Priory Gardens – a beautiful green space with a lake and pond.
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Most wanted in London by Crimestoppers including 'rapist' and 'strangler'
Crimestoppers has named the most wanted men and women in London. The charity collates appeals and information from the country's police forces. As of July 2024 these are the wanted men and women who are believed to be in London. If you
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Are there any police boxes still in London? Where you can find the iconic boxes
London has a lot of forgotten characters that were once essential to the running of the capital city. From the bendy buses, the green taxi huts and the red telephone boxes that now stand as a photo opportunity for excited tourists. But, there's
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The most affordable streets to buy a home in Greenwich
While Greenwich is sometimes thought of as one of the more expensive parts of London, it is possible to snag a more affordable deal in the borough. The cost of properties in the borough of Greenwich varies massively, with a difference of almost
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The Kent sandy beach popular for water sports named as one of the UK’s best
You can visit this award-winning sandy beach that is popular for families and water sports and it’s just a train ride from London. The Times recently released its list of top 50 beaches to visit in the UK and Westbrook Bay in the seaside town of
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'I got to climb on top of a London tube train and hang from the ceiling'
If, like me, you have always assumed that any building with the name “museum” at the end is silent rooms filled with old artefacts, then I’m afraid to say you’ve been missing out on a world of creativity and wonder. I went to London’s new Paradox
