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Eight arrests after rioters hurl bottles at police in Croydon

At least eight people have been arrested after bottles were thrown at police in Croydon. Around 50 people gathered in North End Road this evening (August 7) where riots were expected to happen. The Met said on Twitter than eight people have

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‘No planned far-right activity’ in Lewisham tonight, says Mayor

The Mayor of Lewisham has confirmed that there is currently no intelligence of any planned far-right activity in Lewisham tonight. A rally has been organised in Lewisham by anti-racist groups to “show solidarity” with communities targeted by the

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Dartford and Bexley parks are hosting outdoor summer film nights for just £2

Parks in Dartford and Bexley are showing films on an outdoor cinema – and tickets are just £2 each. The screenings will take place at two locations, with a range of popular movies lined up that are perfect for all the family. At Dartford Central

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Man arrested after trespasser halts trains between Bexleyheath and Barnehurst

A man has been arrested after Southeastern trains were blocked due to a trespasser. Police were called to the line near Barnehurst station shortly before 4pm today (Wednesday, August 7) to reports of a trespasser on the tracks. A man in his

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Brand new Sephora store set to open in Bluewater

Bluewater is set to welcome a brand-new store as Sephora announces the opening of its newest UK location. The opening of Sephora’s new Bluewater branch will mark the seventh store the brand has opened since coming to the UK. The store is well

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The A2 road closures 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 accompany

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Market traders to ‘close earlier’ ahead of potential protests in Lewisham

Market traders in Lewisham have been told by the council to close “earlier than usual” ahead of potential protests. It comes as police announced that they are aware of plans of a potential solidarity rally or counter-protest in Lewisham this evening

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More than 1,300 police officers ready to be deployed in London in case of riots

More than 1,300 public order police officers are ready to be deployed across London today ahead of the speculation of riots this evening. There is a possibility of riots in Croydon, Lewisham, Walthamstow, Brentford and Harrow tonight (August 7)

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Police given extra powers in Abbey Wood over 'youngsters planning fights'

Police have been given extra powers in Abbey Wood following reports of fights being planned. Inspector Keen authorised a Section 35 dispersal zone from 12pm today (Wednesday, August 7) through to 11.59am on Friday (August 9). Officers will

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RECAP as trains between Bexleyheath and Barnehurst cancelled due to 'trespasser'

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Increased police presence in Lewisham tonight to ‘reassure public and businesses’

Lewisham police are increasing their presence this evening to reassure the public and support local businesses, who have requested this assistance, ahead of potential protests. This increased presence is also aimed at preventing any criminal activity

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Woman dies following medical incident on bus in Grove Park

A woman has died following a medical incident on a bus in Grove Park. Emergency services were called to Baring Road at around 3:24pm yesterday (Tuesday). Pictures of the scene show a bus cordoned off. A fast response car, an incident response

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Suspected drug driver bailed as girl, 9, dies in hospital after Bexleyheath bus crash

The driver of a bus who was arrested after a crash in Bexleyheath in which a nine-year-old girl died has been bailed. The incident between two kids and a bus happened in Watling Street near the junction with Halcot Avenue at 9.05am on August 3.

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RECAP as riots possible in multiple London areas this evening

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Police 'aware of plans' for 'appalling and worrying' events in Lewisham tonight

Police in Lewisham say they are "aware of plans" circulating on social media for events in Lewisham this evening of which residents will be "appalled and worried". Superintendent Charlene Pavitt commented on the "awful images from across the country

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Girl, 9, dies two days after being hit by bus in Bexleyheath

A nine-year-old girl has died two days after being hit by a bus in Bexleyheath. The incident happened in Watling Street near the junction with Halcot Avenue at 9.05am on August 3. The girl and her five-year-old brother were taken to hospital

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Orpington man threatened to rape police officer after assaulting vulnerable woman

An Orpington man threatened to rape a female police officer after he assaulted a vulnerable woman in her own home.  Paul MacDougall, 47, of Green Street Green in Orpington, appeared at Bexley Magistrates’ Court on Monday (August 5).  MacDougall

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Police ‘concerned for welfare’ of missing boy, 15, with links to Lewisham

Officers are concerned for the welfare of a missing 15-year-old boy. Gabriel is missing from his home in Streatham. The 15-year-old is described as 5'9" tall, with a slim build and curly brown hair. He has links to Lewisham. If you

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'Predatory' Bromley and Lewisham psychiatrist who sexually harassed juniors keeps job

A psychiatrist at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust who sexually harassed junior colleagues will not be banned from the profession.  Dr Fidel Gallo Benitez, an experienced consultant psychiatrist who worked at various hospitals including

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20 people arrested after caravans, diggers and quad bikes stolen from Dartford

20 people have been arrested after items worth more than £20 million have been stolen from locations across Kent since the start of the year. Kent Police has now recovered suspected stolen items seized the property from locations including Dover

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What can happen if you refuse to pay service charge in UK restaurants?

When you go abroad you can expect to leave a tip after a meal or such, but until recently, tipping has never really been a big thing in the UK. Service charge can be a tricky thing to comprehend if you're not from a big city, or just entirely alien

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The secret garden once a 'derelict dump' in central London you need to visit

Despite being among the most popular locations in the whole world, you would think that there's nothing secret left in London, but there is and it wants attention. Away from the tourist hotspots of the Tower of London or the National Gallery which

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Brockley bridge sign repainted to ‘BrockYee’ for Lewisham Alex Yee's Olympic win

In a heartfelt tribute to Olympic triathlon champion Alex Yee, the Brockley sign under the railway bridge has been creatively adjusted to "BrockYee." Network Rail teamed up with Lionel Stanhope, a local artist and sign writer renowned for his vintage

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TfL statement after route 99 bus crashes with car in Erith

TfL has released a statement after a bus and a car were involved in a crash at a roundabout in Erith. On August 6, the red route 99 bus and a grey car were involved in a crash near The De Luci Fish Roundabout at around 6.45pm. An image from

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Does the EDL still exist? Everything you need to know about the far-right group

The English Defence League or EDL is one of the most well-known far-right groups in the UK and grew to prominence in the early 2010s. Founded in 2009, the main ideologies and tenets of the group include islamophobia and English ultranationalism

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MAPPED: The 18 UK locations facing protests on Wednesday

Police forces across the UK are bracing for another day of unrest on Wednesday (August 7) with more than 30 potential protests planned in various locations across the country. Riots and protests have broken out in locations across the UK - including

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UK WhatsApp users warned their accounts could be stolen by scammers

WhatsApp users are being warned of a new scam which sees criminals posing as family and friends to request a security code. Once they have access to the security code, they aim to steal access to your WhatsApp account. Action Fraud, the UK’

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Your 20p coin could be worth more than £60 - what you should look for

A rare Royal Mint 20p coin has sold for more than 300 times its face value on eBay after inspiring a mini bidding war. The 20p piece is a rare “mule” coin dating from 2008, and fetched more than £60 at auction. The coin was minted without a

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Fraudster and drunk woman among latest cases at Bromley and Bexley courts

The following cases were heard at Bromley and Bexley Magistrates’ Courts on Monday and Tuesday, August 5/6, 2024:         LIAM WARREN, 24, of Revelon Road in Brockley, admitted fraud by abuse of position with an intended gain of £3,339. Warren

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Millions of pensioners face increase in energy bills as Winter Fuel Payments cut

Pensioners have been warned their energy bills could rise by 15 per cent this winter. More than 50 organisations have written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves over her decision to scrap Winter Fuel Payments for all but a minority of pensioners this

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Can 1st and 2nd class stamps from the Royal Mail expire? All you need to know

If you use the Royal Mail regularly to post letters and parcels, you'll be familiar with the service's stamp system. While most will know about the pricing and delivery times associated with these 1st and 2nd class stamps, many may be unsure about

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Brighten up your garden in late summer with Butterfly Candy Buddleia

A stunning new collection of Buddleia is set to brighten up late summer gardens. The ‘Butterfly Candy’ collection offers a vibrant mix of compact patio butterfly bushes, bursting with colour and fragrance. We've teamed up with You Garden to

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The 12 Dartford roads set to close this August

Drivers around Dartford can expect 12 National Highways road closures in the upcoming weeks. Motorists could face hold-ups lasting between 10 and 30 minutes. National Highways maintain motorways and major A-roads, so smaller road shutdowns

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Tickets are now on sale for Winter Wonderland 2024 - what's on this year

Despite being in the height of summer, tickets for London’s highly anticipated Winter Wonderland are now on sale. On Thursday, August 1, tickets went on sale for the iconic festive event which will return for six weeks from November 21, 2024, through

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The Greenwich school where ‘everyone is a big family’

A Greenwich primary school where everyone is seen as a “big family” has been rated as outstanding by Ofsted. St Peter’s Catholic Primary School, based in Crescent Road, was last inspected on June 25 and 26, 2024. The report was then published

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Residents claim new LTN schemes in Greenwich would 'quadruple' current commutes

Plans for a pair of low traffic neighbourhoods from Greenwich Council have been delayed, with some residents claiming the scheme would ‘quadruple’ the duration their current commutes. Greenwich Council has paused plans to add traffic restrictions