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BBC shares statement as Huw Edwards pleads guilty to 'abhorrent' child sex offences

The BBC has said it is "shocked" at former presenter Huw Edwards' "abhorrent behaviour" after he admitted to accessing indecent photographs of children as young as seven. 62-year-old Edwards arrived at Westminster Magistrates’ Court today (July

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Bexleyheath thief and Deptford gym burglar at Bexley and Bromley courts

The following cases were heard at Bromley and Bexley Magistrates’ Courts on Tuesday, July 30, 2024:        STACEY FERGUSON, 47, of Ravensbourne Park in Lewisham, admitted harassment a woman. Ferguson was given an 18-month community orders including

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Police search for WANTED man, 27, last seen in south east London

Police are searching for a wanted man who was last seen in south east London. Ricky Charlton, 27, is wanted on recall to prison. Recall to prison is the process of returning a person to prison, typically due to a breach of parole or probation

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Two ‘dangerous dogs’ and £150,000 of cannabis seized in Bexleyheath

Police have seized two “dangerous dogs” and £150,000 worth of cannabis in Bexleyheath. Yesterday (Tuesday, July 30), a warrant was carried out in the area and eight rooms filled with cannabis plants were found. The plants have now been seized

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Shocking footage shows moment man pushes stranger on Tube tracks over 'dirty look'

Shocking footage shows the moment a homeless man pushed a complete stranger onto Tube tracks because he thought he gave him a dirty look. On Wednesday (July 31) Kurdish migrant Brwa Shorsh, 24, was found guilty of attempted murder after he shoved

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Serving Bromley Met Police officer from Bromley charged with sexual assault

A serving Metropolitan Police officer from Bromley has been charged with sexual assault. Pc Christopher Gudgeon, 41, who is attached to the Met’s Central South Basic Command Unit, was charged by postal requisition on July 9, the force said.

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Two taken to hospital after four-hectare corn field fire in Orpington

Two men have been taken to hospital after four hectares of a corn field in Orpington were on fire. The large fire broke out in a field on Crockenhill Road yesterday (July 30), causing a major response from the London Fire Brigade. Six fire

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Two people taken to hospital after ‘gunshot heard’ in central London

Two people have been taken to hospital after a gunshot was reportedly heard near a busy street in central London. Officers were called to reports of youths in possession of a knife in Gilbert Street near Oxford Street at 6.35pm yesterday (July

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Lewisham triathlon star Alex Yee wins gold for Team GB at Paris Olympics

Lewisham-born triathlete Alex Yee delivered a breathtaking performance to take home the triathlon gold in Paris, overcoming a significant deficit in the final moments of the race. The 26-year-old was the event favourite but found himself trailing

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'Police incident' at Dartford Crossing causes SEVERE delays

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'Check your change': The rare 50p sold for more than £150 on eBay

Everyone is being urged to check their change for a rare 50p coin after one sold for more than 300 times its face value at auction this week. The coin, a Kew Gardens 250th anniversary coin, sold for £152 on online auction site eBay. It is one

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Crystal Palace forward considering options amid interest from England and abroad

Crystal Palace forward Ademola Ola-Adebomi is taking his time before choosing his loan destination for the season. The 20-year-old visited Belgian Challenger Pro League club SK Beveren on Monday (July 30) but has returned to England to weigh up

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British couple flew to Mallorca for 8 hours to sunbathe on a beach for just £47

A couple sick of a "washout British summer" flew from the UK to Mallorca to spend eight hours sunbathing on the beach - and paid just £47.  Paul Calcutt, 53, and his wife, Julieanne, 54, say their trip was cheaper than getting the train to London

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Police issue update on bones found in Foots Cray Meadows

It has been confirmed that the bones found in Foots Cray Meadows are not human. Police were called to the area at 2.14pm on Monday, July 29 after a member of the public reported that they had found bones in the river bank. These bones were

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Discover coastal towns and scenic locations in British Isles cruise (and save 10%)

Embark on an exciting 11 night cruise taking in some incredible highlights of the British Isles.  Ambassador's Ambience cruise ship will set sail from London Tilbury on the cruise on September 3.  The ship will visit a diverse range of captivating

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Watch the emotional moment a man with hearing problems was able to hear again

This is the emotional moment a man with the hearing of a 60-year-old tried on a hearing aid for the first time. David Tester, 36, had struggled with his hearing for approximately two years before he finally went to get it tested.  David, who

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New £95,000 playground opens in Downham with sensory area

A new playground has opened in Downham after a £95k investment featuring inclusive play equipment and a sensory area. The new playground was opened in Durham Hill in Downham by Lewisham’s Deputy Mayor Cllr Louise Krupski, along with the reception

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South London historic botanical gardens to host summer outdoor theatre line-up

You can watch outdoor theatre within the setting of a stunning botanical gardens in London – with tickets starting from £18. Kew Gardens, south London’s historic botanical gardens spanning 320 acres, will be hosting a line-up of summer outdoor

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A chance to win FREE shopping in mega weekend at Orpington Poundstretcher

A Poundstretcher in Orpington is celebrating its new management with a MEGA weekend event. Shoppers who visit the store on Friday, August 2, Saturday, August 3, and Sunday, August 4, have a chance to win a £10 shopping voucher every hour, with

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The 10 roads in and around Dartford set to close at the start of August

Drivers in Dartford should prepare for significant travel disruptions as ten road closures are set to take place on the National Highways network, extending into August. The latest updates from National Highways explain that these closures are

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Hold onto your freedom, choices and independence with Helping Hands home care

There is no place like home to live your happiest and healthiest life with Helping Hands Home Care. Helping Hands has been an endorsed private home care provider for over 35 years, with family values placed strongly at their core. Helping Hands

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Hour-by-hour London weather forecast amid thunderstorm warning

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms across London after a few days of scorching temperatures. The warning advises of the chances of “isolated flooding and disruption” for the South East between 12pm and 11.59pm on Wednesday

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BMW driver crashed into police car after she almost ran over officer

A woman who narrowly avoided hitting a police officer as she crashed her BMW into a police car has been sentenced.  A judge described mum-of-two Michaela Copeland’s behaviour as “utterly disgraceful” after she refused to stop for police then accelerated