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Man, 20, dead with NINE stabbed in grim weekend across London

A grim weekend across London has seen a shocking nine people stabbed with one of the victims dead. This only includes incidents that Newsquest London is aware of and has reported on. The incidents unfolded between July 26 and 29 in Newham,

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Drink driver and knifeman among latest cases at Bexley and Bromley courts

The following cases were heard at Bromley and Bexley Magistrates’ Courts on Monday, July 29, 2024:       MARCO GRAHAM, 29, of Norwood Road in Norwood, admitted breaching a sexual harm prevention order which banned him from installing on any internet

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All the closures on the A2 that will affect drivers this week

  A2 maintenance is scheduled for this week, potentially causing delays and diversions for drivers. These are part of a planned maintenance to boost road safety and infrastructure. Drivers are forewarned that diversions and delays might

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Person dies after medical incident at Sidcup Morrisons car park

A person has died following a medical incident in Sidcup. Paramedics were called to Jenner Close, believed to be specifically within the Morrisons car park, yesterday (July 29) at around 4.55pm. The first medical staff arrived within five minutes

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RECAP as huge black smoke engulfs homes in Erith

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Fire crews tackling three-hectare field fire in Orpington as temperatures soar

Fire crews are currently tackling a three-hectare field fire in Orpington. Four fire engines and about 25 firefighters are at the scene of the blaze in a field on Charmwood Lane. The fire has spread over three hectares of hay, but crews say

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Man tried to steal handbag from vulnerable pensioner in Dartford

A man who targeted a vulnerable pensioner in Dartford has been jailed. On May 3, 2024, a woman in her 80s was sitting on a bench, waiting for a bus in Home Gardens, when she was approached by Sujeepan Mangaleswaren. He grabbed her handbag in

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Belvedere man tried to disguise his car after police chase to deceive officers

A 21-year-old man from Belvedere has been jailed for six months after a dangerous car chase and attempts to deceive police. On September 30, 2023, an officer on patrol noticed a car meet at Hewitts Roundabout, near junction four of the M25.

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Struggling to find cheap flights? Travel experts reveal tricks of the trade

We are now in the middle of summer (finally) which means only one thing for those lucky enough, jetting off abroad. Whether you're travelling with family or friends, you'll want to make sure you get the cheapest deal possible. However, as you

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Is Microsoft Azure down? Users report login, app and website issues

Microsoft users are reporting issues with various services including the likes of Azure today (July 30). Thousands of users are reporting website, server connection and app issues with everything from Microsoft Azure and 365 to games like Minecraft

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Epsom headteacher shot dead by husband told sister he hit her hours before death

A headteacher who is believed to have been shot dead with her seven-year old daughter by her husband told her sister he had hit her in the hours before her death, an inquest heard. Epsom College headteacher Emma Pattison and daughter Lettie were

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Arrest warrant for Katie Price issued by Judge after she fails to attend court

An arrest warrant has been issued for Katie Price by a judge after she failed to attend a hearing relating to her bankruptcies. Insolvency and Companies Court Judge Catherine Burton said Ms Price had received “very clear warnings” that she must

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Postman 'thrown' in front of Tube train by complete stranger feared for his life

A man who was pushed in front of a Tube train by a complete stranger feared he would lose his life, a court heard.  Homeless man Brwa Shorsh, 24, is on trial accused of attempting to murder Tadeusz Potoczek by pushing him onto the tracks at Oxford

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Third person charged with murder after man stabbed to death in New Cross

A third person has been charged with murder after a man was stabbed to death in New Cross.  Police were called to Florence Terrace at around 9.20am with reports that a man had been assaulted and stabbed.   Officers found Antonios Antoniadis

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Do speed cameras flash? Experts explain if drivers can always see it activated

Since the “yellow paint scheme” was introduced by the government in 2015, speed cameras in the UK should be painted yellow, although this rule isn’t a legal requirement, reports the RAC. The motoring experts explained: “The yellow paint scheme

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Drivers warned of £2,500 fines for wearing sunglasses as 32C heatwave hits

Motorists in the UK have been warned they could face fines of up to £2500 for getting behind the wheel while wearing sunglasses this summer. The warning comes as the Met Office have forecasted temperatures as high as 30C for parts of the country

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Aldi to reimburse shoppers up to £100 if they miss Team GB Olympic gold medals

Aldi has announced that it will be reimbursing some shoppers who miss out on Team GB gold medal-winning moments at the Olympics. The supermarket is encouraging the nation to get behind the Olympic team and enjoy watching the games. As part

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Belvedere Mercedes driver was speeding when he hit and killed woman

A Mercedes driver was speeding when he hit and killed the daughter of an Ecuadorian politician in front of her "terrified" fiancé, a court has heard. Octavian Cadar, 39, of Clydesdale Way in Belvedere, struck Vanessa Sagnay de la Bastida, 28, when

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Recap after severe delays on Elizabeth Line and no service from Abbey Wood

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Potential ‘human bones’ found on riverbank in Sidcup woodland

Bones, potentially human, have been found in the riverbank at Foots Cray Meadows in Sidcup. Officers were alerted at 2.14pm yesterday (Monday), by a member of the public who reported finding bones along the riverbank area. The bones have been

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Missing six-year-old girl from Thamesmead found

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WATCH as CCTV video shows missing girl, 6, walking alone in Thamesmead

CCTV footage has been released showing a missing six-year-old girl who disappeared from her home in Greenwich walking on her own. UPDATE: Eudine has been found safe and well. Police thanked everyone who shared the appeal. Eudine, six, went

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Police ‘extremely concerned’ for six-year-old girl missing from Greenwich

The Metropolitan Police is “extremely concerned” for a six-year-old girl in Greenwich, after she went missing in an estate. UPDATE: Eudine has been found safe and well. Police thanked everyone who shared the appeal. The police said Eudine was

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Enjoy new rose variety which promises summer-long spectacle with our offer

Gardeners are in for a treat with the arrival of the ‘Raspberry Ripple’ rose. This unique variety boasts stunning two-tone blooms that will add a splash of colour to any garden. The eye-catching combination of red and white on each flower makes

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Bring some tropical flair to your home with these top tips from Brewers

It may seem like summer has barely made an appearance this year but they doesn't mean you can't bring a bit of the tropics to your home.  The tropical trend is going to be big this summer for interiors.  We've teamed up with Brewers to give

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How do sailing events at the Paris Olympics 2024 work? All you need to know

We are now well into the swing of the Paris Olympics 2024 and Team GB are off to a flying start. The first gold medal for Great Britain at the Olympics was claimed on day three in the team eventing competition for mountain biking and equestrian

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Lewisham boy, 2, has spent most of his life in one-bed B&B

A two-year-old boy has spent almost his entire life living in a one-room bed and breakfast due to a legal loophole that’s left him and his mum stranded in temporary accommodation. Anabel, whose name has been changed to protect her family’s privacy

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Woolwich Ferry services to run until 10pm seven days a week

Woolwich Ferry services will now operate between 6am to 10pm seven days a week. Earlier this year, TfL introduced a new and enhanced timetable for the Woolwich Ferry, with passengers now benefitting from a two-vessel service in operation every

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Council at risk of going bust to spend £83k on political assistants

Greenwich Council has agreed to spend up to £83,000 on political assistants despite being at ‘considerable risk’ of going bust. The authority greenlit the proposal after being warned by its auditors that significant weaknesses were present in its

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Hour-by-hour weather forecast as 31C heatwave hits London

An official heatwave is expected to hit London before thunderstorms hit the UK later in the week, forecasters have said. The Met Office has said to expect the early part of this week to be hot, with temperatures reaching around 30C in London and