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Hawks swoop in to Welling to claim the Trophy spoils
Defeat at home to Havant and Waterlooville ended Welling United’s hopes at the first hurdle in the F.A. Trophy. Rod Stringer’s team could not have asked for more than a home tie against a team from a lower division but, having already been knocked
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Funeral announcement in this week's News Shopper
The News Shopper published 1 death notice last week. Every week, the News Shopper publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages
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South Londoners jailed this month including Greenwich drug dealer and Taekwondo coach
A Greenwich drug dealer, a paedophile Taekwondo coach and a knifepoint robber are among the south Londoners locked up so far this month. Here are the names and faces of the men and women who are have been sentenced to prison time in November 2024
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Gull rescued from potentially ‘fatal’ situation ‘impaled on fishing hook’ in Dartford
A gull was rescued from what was described as a potentially "fatal" situation, after getting trapped in fishing line with six hooks attached to it in Dartford. This morning (November 17), volunteers from Dartford Animal Rescue were called to the
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Marc Jacobs chosen as the first guest editor for US Vogue
Anna Wintour has chosen American fashion designer Marc Jacobs as the first guest editor in the history of US Vogue. For the December 2024 issue of the magazine, the editor-in-chief Anna Wintour chose to take US Vogue in a new direction. In
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EastEnders star forced to use food bank after BBC exit in 'day I'll never forget'
Former EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison has revealed she was left in tears after being forced to use a food bank earlier this year due to financial difficulties. Fergison played Heather Trott on the BBC soap from 2007 to 2012 before her character
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Recap as crash on M23 to London near Gatwick Airport closes lanes
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M25 shut after 'serious crash' and fuel spillage
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If you fancy glitz, hilarity, talent, and smiling – go and see SIX The Musical
I want to go and see SIX The Musical in the West End again and again, and I’ve only just seen it. I’d heard lots about it before I went, and these were all good things, but until I was actually sat in the Vaudeville theatre watching the story of
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London sign giving directions to California finally corrected after 15 years
A bizarre sign in south London pointing to destinations in the USA has finally been corrected - after going unnoticed for nearly 15 years. Most locals who passed the baffling sign - which indicates which lane to be in to get to Malibu or Laurel
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Half price food at award-winning Bexley chippy to celebrate 2nd anniversary
Albany Park’s award-winning family-run chippy, The Anchor, has quickly made a name for itself in Bexley and is now celebrating its second birthday. The story behind The Anchor’s success is as unique as the shop itself, combining traditional fish
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Man arrested after man dies in hit and run crash in Bexley
A man has been arrested after a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Bexley. Detectives have appealed for witnesses to the crash, which happened shortly after 11.30pm on Friday on Vicarage Road, at its junction with Tile Kiln Lane, Bexley
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What is London lacking? Locals want longer shop hours, public toilets, and more
London has a lot to offer. From its underground network of trains, plenty of career opportunities, endless bars and pubs and much more. But despite the UK's capital having lots to offer, some have suggested that London still lacks a lot of important
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Man smashes window and is caught with pocketknife at Sutton Tesco
A man who was caught with a knife at a Tesco store has been jailed. Adrian Lacey was arrested at the supermarket in Sutton last Wednesday (November 6). The 42-year-old had smashed a window at the store and was carrying a three-inch pocketknife
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Popular FREE Greenwich Christmas light trail is set to return
Greenwich’s popular Sparkle in the Park Christmas light trail is set return this month for Christmas – and it’s completely free. Running from November 28 to December 1, Sparkle in the Park run by the Royal Borough of Greenwich is set to return
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The Lewisham world record holder who visited the most gyms in one day in one city
Meet the Lewisham man who now holds the world record for visiting the most gyms in 24 hours in one city - a whopping 52. Leo Robertson, 34, has "always liked" the Guinness Book of World Records and has finally achieved his dream of breaking a record
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The top Orpington boxer storming through to national semi-finals
An Orpington-based boxer is celebrating making it to the semi-finals of a national competition – paving the way for the club’s growing reputation. Orpington & District Amateur Boxing Club has announced that Harry Sheppard, one of its top boxers
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Glide into Christmas at Battersea Power Station’s romantic festive ice rink
Ice skating with Battersea Power Station on one side of you, and the Thames on the other, really does make for the most magical Christmas memory which feels straight out of a Hallmark movie. Glide at Battersea Power Station offers everything you
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Cabin door opens mid flight on private plane from Biggin Hill airport
A private plane's cabin door opened mid-flight, forcing the pilot to return to London Biggin Hill Airport. The incident occurred on June 1 and involved a Beechcraft King Air C90GTx, registered as D-IMEP. No passengers were on board at the time
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Six cosy south east London pubs with fires to escape to this winter
There is nothing better than settling down with a pint by a roaring fire during the festive season. Whether you’re after history, hearty ales, or just a warm seat by the flames, these south east London pubs offer the perfect spot to escape the
