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‘I went to this amazing Chelsea pizza restaurant and left wishing I’d eaten more’
I went to an amazing pizza restaurant in Chelsea with my sister and now I’m regretting not having that last slice. If you’re searching for a truly memorable pizza experience, look no further than Pizza Pilgrims in Chelsea. From the moment you
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Man, 60, dies after hit-and-run in Bexley
A 60-year-old man has died after being hit by a car in Bexley. The incident happened in Vicarage Road at the junction with Tile Kiln Lane shortly after 11.30pm yesterday (November 15). Officers and London Ambulance Service crews attended and
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No early Sunday morning Southeastern between London Bridge and Charing Cross tomorrow
‘Urgent’ repair works tomorrow are set to disrupt early morning trains between London Bridge and Charing Cross. These urgent repair works taking place will mean that no trains will run between London Bridge and Charing Cross early tomorrow morning
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New cosy Winter Wonderland on Oxford Street with igloos and cocktails
A historic department store has turned its rooftop bar into a winter wonderland. John Lewis & Partners' flagship store on Oxford Street has transformed its 1864 Rooftop Bar & Kitchen into a cosy winter retreat. Perched on the sixth floor, the
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Les Misérables Production Coming to the Malthouse This March
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School is set to bring the beloved musical Les Misérables to the Malthouse Theatre in a highly anticipated production running from March 5th to March 8th. Featuring a talented cast of students, this adaptation promises
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3D maps created of south London stations for disabled passengers
Four stations across south London have had new 3D maps created to help improve journeys for disabled passengers using them. In total, 10 stations across Thameslink, Southern, Great Northern and the Gatwick Express now have the addition of new three-dimensional
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Man arrested after ‘making off’ on motorbike with cloned numberplate in Bexley
A man has been arrested after he is alleged to have “made off” from police on a motorcycle with a cloned number plate. The incident happened yesterday (November 15) at around 9pm, when police were making enquiries to trace a suspect on a motorcycle
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Dartford security guard charged with rape as Heaven nightclub licence suspended
A Dartford security guard has been named as the suspect charged with rape after an allegation at a popular LGBTQ+ nightclub. Morenikeji Adewole, of Dunloop Close, Dartford, was charged with rape on Wednesday (November 13). The 47-year-old appeared
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London police box could be moved after 30 years to stop people keep weeing on it
A much-loved Tardis which has been located outside a London Tube station for 30 years may have to be moved - because people keep weeing on it. The blue police box, which resembles the time machine from Doctor Who has had its home on Earl's Court
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Images released after man makes ‘sexually explicit suggestions’ to public in Dartford
Police are investigating incidents of indecent behaviour in Dartford and Swanley after a man allegedly made “lewd and sexually explicit” suggestions to members of the public. The incidents took place between November 4 and November 14 in the Kent
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The magical things to do in Greenwich in the lead up to Christmas
There’s plenty of fun things happening in Greenwich this month – or as we should now call it, ‘GreenWitch’. Explore Greenwich’s new Wicked trail To mark the launch of the highly anticipated Wicked film, Greenwich has been renamed to ‘GreenWitch
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The Christmas lights around central London you can admire this winter
It's that time of year again when everything in London becomes a little bit more festive and magical. Hyde Park turns into Winter Wonderland, shop window displays attract hundreds and dozens of impressive Christmas light displays light up the night
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Creep who groped girl, 14, in Abbey Wood celebrates as he avoids prison
A creep who sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl at Abbey Wood station celebrated after he avoided a prison sentence. Iqbal Chand, of Nuxley Road in Belvedere, was seen laughing and smiling with his family while leaving court with a suspended
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Lucky Kent resident wins £10k a month for 30 years - but hasn't come forward
The National Lottery is hunting for a missing winner who could be celebrating in style for the next 30 years. The search is now on to find the owner of the winning ticket, bought in Sevenoaks, who has won an incredible £10,000 a month for the next
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The south London cafés that have won Good Food Awards 2024/25
Five south London cafés have won the 2025 Good Food Awards. The Good Food Awards aim to celebrate and acknowledge “culinary excellence” across the UK. The awards began in 2002 and the organisation has worked to “promote and bolster local, independent
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Popular East Dulwich pub reopens after huge six-figure makeover
An east Dulwich pub has reopened after a huge six-figure revamp of the venue and its food offerings. The Bishop on Lordship Lane recently reopened on November 6 and now showcases updated interiors, warmer lighting, and carefully selected urban
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What's missing in south east London town centres - from police to diverse shops
Residents in south east London have called for increased police presence in local town centres, with concerns over safety and a need for more diverse shops. In a recent discussion sparked by the News Shopper’s question on Facebook about what is
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South east London Tube station to shut for NINE weekends while tower is built on top
Southwark station will close for nine weekends while a 14-storey student tower is built on top of it. More than 400 studio flats for students will be created above the station, as well as 44 “affordable” homes in an adjacent block. Developer
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Bromley and Lewisham among 'worst' in London for Japanese Knotweed
Two south east London boroughs have been ranked among the highest for cases of Japanese Knotweed. Data from environment invasive plant specialist Environet has revealed London’s Japanese knotweed hotspots for 2024, with Greater London the third
