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West tunnel to close at Dartford Crossing for five nights this week
The west tunnel at the Dartford Crossing will be closed for five nights this week. The Dartford Crossing, previously known as the Dartford Tunnel until 1991, is a major road crossing over the River Thames in England. It connects Dartford in
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Lewisham High Street to face construction for seven-months in £24 Million scheme
Starting today, Lewisham town centre will undergo a £24 million revitalization project, which includes refurbishing the library and market and improving the high street. The investment is made up of £19m in Levelling Up funding from the Government
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All the planned changes to Southeastern trains this week
Some Southeastern trains will be cancelled, diverted or replaced by buses this weekend due to planned engineering work. The work will affect trains from August 5 through to August 9. We have compiled all of the details on these works so that
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'Glowing community' Bromley pub given runner up for best in London
A Bromley pub has been named runner up for best pub in London in the 2024 CAMRA awards. The Cockpit, based in Royal Parade, Chislehurst, came second to the Little Green Dragon in Winchmore Hill. As well as being named as the second-best pub
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Banksy reveals new artwork of goat perched on wall in south London
Banksy has revealed a new London artwork featuring a goat perched on top of a wall. The street artist, whose identity is not known, posted the new piece featuring the goat silhouette with rocks falling down below it and a CCTV camera pointed at
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Crayford drink driver and Co-op thief among cases at Bromley and Bexley courts
The following cases were heard at Bromley and Bexley Magistrates’ Courts on Friday, August 2, 2024: CATALIN BOLEA, 37, of High Grove in Plumstead, admitted stealing £132 of meat from Co-op in Plumstead on July 17. Bolea was given 60 day
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Jailed banker’s wife forfeits £14m home near Harrods and Ascot golf club
A jailed banker’s wife has agreed to forfeit a £14 million house in Knightsbridge as well as a golf club in Ascot. Zamira Hajiyeva’s husband Jahangir is serving a 16-year jail sentence in Baku for offences including abuse of office and fraud relating
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Dealer couple from Dartford and Bexleyheath caught with huge stash of drugs
A couple from Dartford and Bexleyheath who were involved in drug dealing have been sentenced after searches uncovered a significant stash of illegal substances, including cocaine, ketamine, cannabis, and amphetamine. Roberto Rossi, 37, from Hollingbourne
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Who are the far-right groups that have been involved in the riots across the UK?
Far-right protestors have caused chaos across the UK over the past few days, with several different groups involved. Plenty of vandalism and violence has occurred, with cars and buildings burnt, projectiles thrown at mosques, police attacked and
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How to see the 1950s vintage steam engine train passing through Bromley this week
A 1950s steam engine will be passing through south east London tomorrow (Tuesday) on its route to Kent – and you’ll be able to spot it on its journey. Trainspotters and enthusiasts in south east London are set to see an unusual sight as a 73-year-old
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Van driver admits causing death of ‘well loved’ Rugby coach in Eltham crash
A van driver has admitted causing the death of a rugby coach in a crash in Eltham. Brian Rayner, 57, was killed in a crash on Rochester Way on the morning of March 2, 2022. Last Wednesday (July 31) Christopher Challen, 37, of High Street
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Medical update after man, 19, stabbed in broad daylight Bromley
London Ambulance Service has issued a statement after a 19-year-old man was taken to hospital after a stabbing in Bromley. The incident happened on Bromley High Street just before 4.20pm on Saturday (August 3). London Ambulance Service sent
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Martin Lewis warning to pensioners who could be missing out on £3,900 boost
Martin Lewis has issued a warning to pensioners who could be missing out on £3,900 worth of support that they are entitled to. The Money Saving Expert is urging any pensioners with an income of £235 or less a week to check if they are eligible
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Tesco customers warned about 'fake' £750 voucher circulating on social media
A warning has been issued after an apparent scam on TikTok has been circulating. Posts claiming to be from disgruntled former staff members are urging customers to head to TesOffer.com to claim a free £750 voucher. However, this does not appear
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Two to appear in court after series of burglaries in Orpington
Two people are due to appear in court today after a series of burglaries in Orpington. On Thursday (August 1), suspects were caught on doorbell footage during a burglary in Orpington. On Friday (August 2), another burglary was reported, involving
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Friend who helped Bexley killer escape ‘almost told police but went to KFC instead’
A man who helped his friend escape after he stabbed his partner 57 times will be sentenced this week. On Friday (August 2) Tony Curant was jailed for life with a minimum of 21 years for murdering his partner Leila Young at their home on Penhill
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Ambulance statement as girl fights for life after Bexleyheath bus crash
London Ambulance Service has issued a statement as a girl is in a critical condition after being hit by a bus in Bexleyheath. Police and paramedics were called to the incident on Watling Street just after 9am on August 3. They sent several
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Victims urged to come forward after sexual assaults at North Greenwich station
Police believe there may be “other victims or witnesses” after a series of sexual assaults at North Greenwich railway station. The assaults happened between 7am and 8am on July 11, 2024. Police believe there may be more victims who have not
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URGENT search for missing Dartford girl, 17, with south east London links
Kent Police is asking the public to call 999 immediately if they see a missing 17-year-old girl from Dartford. Officers are urgently appealing for information regarding the whereabouts of Paige Ripley. Paige was last seen in Beresford Road,
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Former England batter Graham Thorpe dies aged 55
The England and Wales Cricket Board has announced the death of former England batter Graham Thorpe MBE at the age of 55. Thorpe won 100 Test caps during a stellar England career and was regarded as one of the best batters of his generation with
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Kids injured in Bexleyheath bus crash were siblings as sister's condition critical
A nine-year-old girl in a critical condition and a five-year-old boy who was also taken to hospital after being hit by a bus in Bexleyheath have been confirmed to be siblings. Officers and paramedics were called to the incident on Watling Street
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Teen left 'scarred' after burglar in Sidcup home threatens her with hammer
A 14-year-old girl has been left "terrified" after her parents' home in Sidcup was broken into, with the burglar allegedly closing her into her bedroom as they proceeded to steal belongings from inside the home. The girl’s family home on Burnt
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Major track replacement to disrupt south London trains for nine days
Thameslink and Southern passengers are being advised to “plan ahead” for nine days over the summer holidays due to a “major” track upgrade in Crystal Palace. Track repair works are set to take place in the Crystal Palace area by Network Rail for
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Bromley’s Queens Gardens to be turned into FREE summer outdoor cinema
A free outdoor cinema is coming to Bromley this summer with family-friendly films and an on-site bar. Your Bromley has announced it will be hosting a free outdoor cinema at Queens Gardens in The Glades Shopping Centre this August. Running from
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The Greenwich nursery where medication is unlabelled and allergies not checked
A Greenwich nursery has been given the worst possible rating by Ofsted after children’s medication was found to be unlabelled and their allergies were not fully checked. Little Elms Daycare in Greenwich Creekside has been rated ‘inadequate’ in
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'Accident waiting to happen' on Eltham street as rat run drivers speed on quiet road
Greenwich residents have claimed their street is an ‘accident waiting to happen’, as rat run drivers speed through the quiet road and parking over driveways has left people ‘imprisoned’ in their homes. Cedarhurst Drive sits just west of Eltham
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Lewisham Council to be investigated over 'repeated housing failings'
Lewisham Council is to be investigated by the Housing Ombudsman over ‘repeated failings’ with its housing. Richard Blakeway, Housing Ombudsman boss, said he was concerned about recurring faults found in complaints about the local authority landlord
