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No shocks in SLKPA Founders Cup first round
With 32 teams in the South London & Kent Pool Alliance, it meant that all teams were in action in the first round of the Founders Cup and there were no surprises in the results. The game that had the biggest gap between the two teams came as bottom
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Tulisa shocks campmates after revealing meaning of 'N-Dubz' on I'm A Celebrity
Singer Tulisa has shocked I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! campmates after revealing the meaning behind N-Dubz. Tulisa joined the band aged just 11 years old alongside Dappy and Fazer gaining national success with hits including 'Strong Enough
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All of the road closures on the A2 affecting drivers this week
A2 maintenance is scheduled this week, with closures likely to cause delays and diversions for drivers. T hese works form part of planned improvements aimed at enhancing road safety and maintaining vital infrastructure. M otorists are encouraged
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Light up Orpington; another successful year of festive community fun!
Light-Up Orpington is a jubilant community event that all residents of Orpington enjoy. This year it is hosted on Sunday the 19th of November 2024, from 2pm-7pm. The town’s celebration marking the commencement of the festive season is joyous
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Former Crystal Palace coach Keith Millen named new AFC Croydon manager
Former Crystal Palace coach Keith Millen has been named the new AFC Croydon Athletic manager. Millen joins the South London outfit owned by Crystal Palace legend Wilfried Zaha, Croydon-born rapper Stormzy and former Palace player liaison Danny
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'Keep windows and doors closed' warning as 100 evacuated due to Southwark waste fire
A major fire has broken out at a waste recycling facility in Southwark, causing around 100 people to evacuate. Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters are still working to put out the blaze in Devon Street. The fire started in an unloading
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Dartford Crossing tunnels to face closures every night this week
Motorists using the Dartford Crossing are set to face overnight disruption this week as the A282 Northbound West Tunnel closes for essential maintenance works for six nights this week. The West Tunnel will be closed overnight from Monday, November
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Pensioner, 81, charged with murder over death of elderly woman in Bexleyheath
An 81-year-old man has been charged with murder after a woman died following serious injuries in south-east London. Brian James, of Dunwich Road, Bexleyheath, is due to appear at the Old Bailey on Wednesday. He is accused of killing Carol James
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Grove Park teen accused of helping ‘killers’ get away from murder scene
A teen is accused of helping alleged killers leave the scene of a murder in Deptford. Robert Robinson, 21, was fatally stabbed on Carteret Way late on June 6 - three people have been charged with his murder. Ryan Davis, 18, of Northover in
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Elderly woman dies after being found ‘seriously’ injured in Bexleyheath home
An elderly woman has died after being found “seriously” injured at a home in Bexleyheath. Carol James was found injured at an address in Dunwich Road just before 8.20am on November 15. Officers and London Ambulance Service crews attended, however
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The 158-year-old Catford pub officially named as one of London's best
A Catford pub which has been open for more than 150 years has been named one of the best pubs in London. Time Out released its top 50 best pubs in London list earlier this month. The Blythe Hill Tavern, located at 319 Stanstead Road, earned
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Man left with damaged teeth after being punched in the face in Dartford bar
A man has been left with damaged teeth after he was allegedly punched in the face in a bar in Dartford. The incident took place at Dartford Sports Bar in Spital Street around 1.20am on Sunday, November 10, 2024. A man in his 20s reported being
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Major road closed for three hours due to crash in Woolwich
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'Dangerous' Bromley driver crashes father's BMW into family house
A "dangerous" teenage driver from Bromley who crashed into a family home has been sentenced. Samin Ahmed reached speeds in excess of 130mph on the A2690 Coombe Valley Way near Bexhill. The 19-year-old was seen overtaking three vehicles in his
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London’s sunburn hotspot revealed
New research has revealed the areas of the UK which have seen the most cases of sunburn between January 2021 and May 2024. Online retailer Perfume Oasis analysed the results of a freedom of information request sent to NHS trusts around the UK,
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Man injured after being sprayed with ‘unknown substance’ in Belvedere
A man has been found injured after being sprayed with an “unknown substance” in Belvedere. The incident happened in Lower Road near Mayfield Road at around 10.15am today (November 18). Officers, London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade
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Cold health alert issued for London as temperatures pose 'risk to life'
A yellow cold health alert has been issued for London for five days, with an increased risk to the lives of vulnerable people. The alert was put into force today (November 18) at 10am and will remain active until November 23 at 6pm. According
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Man in his 40s taken to hospital after being hit by vehicle in Lewisham
A man in his 40s has been taken to hospital after being hit by a vehicle in Catford. The incident happened in Plassy Road near Engleheart Road at 8.50pm on November 16. Emergency services, including the London Ambulance Service and London Air
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Black Friday shoppers warned to be vigilant ahead of 'prime time' for scammers
Black Friday shoppers have been warned to be wary of scammers after new figures revealed more than £11.5 million was lost to online criminals over the festive period in 2023. The figures, which come from reports made to Action Fraud, showed losses
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Energy bills set to 'rise again in January' despite hopes of lower price cap
Energy bills will rise again in January, despite hopes that UK households could see lower bills in the new year, according to new predictions. The latest forecast of the Ofgem energy price cap show an increase to bills for people across the country
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Warning to supermarket shoppers as the price of butter soars across the UK
Supermarket shoppers have been warned as the cost of butter soared across the country in the last month. Butter has risen in price by as much as 21 per cent in supermarkets over the last month. Branded butter has seen the highest average price
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Remembering ‘real-life angel’ pregnant mum and unborn baby killed in Eltham crash
Today we remember 38-year-old Mariam and her unborn baby who were killed in a crash one month ago in Eltham. The incident, involving an unmarked police car, occurred on Kidbrooke Park Road at around 6.15pm on October 17. Witness Abu Bakar claimed
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Four south London Homebase stores at risk of closure
Four Homebase stores across south London are at risk of closing after the retailer was bought out of administration. This week Homebase was sold to CDS in a rescue deal securing up to 1,600 jobs and 70 stores. But the future of 49 shops with
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The Southeastern trains cancelled or replaced by buses this week
Some Southeastern trains will be cancelled, diverted or replaced by buses this week due to planned engineering work. The work will affect trains from Monday (November 18) and Friday (November 22). We have compiled all of the details on these
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Sydenham thug smashed man’s head with dumbbell and threatened child in home robbery
A violent robber from Sydenham is one of three men jailed after the trio broke into a family home in Swanscombe. During the evening of November 2, a husband and wife, along with their children, were at home when Ashley Henry, Morgan Tinpeloo and
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Fire destroys rubbish and half a tent on busy central London road
Firefighters raced to central London overnight to tackle a blaze that destroyed heaps of rubbish and left half a tent damaged. The fire broke out just before midnight on Tottenham Court Road, prompting three emergency calls. It destroyed around
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Two Met Police officers charged with sexual assault while off-duty in central London
Two Metropolitan Police officers have been charged with sexually assaulting a woman while off duty. Jerome Beasley, 41, and Luke Robinson, 39, who work in the force’s Central West Command Unit, are set to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court
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Man taken to hospital after crash in Lewisham
A man has been taken to hospital after a crash in Lewisham. London Ambulance Service was called at 8.48pm on Friday (November 16) to reports of a crash on Plassy Road. Ambulance crews, a paramedic in a fast response car and London’s Air Ambulance
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Fill your garden with glorious winter fragrance and save money too!
Treat your winter garden to a fabulous new evergreen shrub from You Garden’s range of Christmas Box - Sarcococca hookeriana 'Winter Gem' - and be one of the first to be able to delight in its glorious perfume. We all know winter can be a dull and
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‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas
A woman who was sexually abused as a child has praised the NSPCC’s Childline service for saving her life. Nicola - not her real name – said speaking to a Childline counsellor is what stopped her from taking her own life when she was a teenager.
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Grade II listed Woolwich buildings will be converted into over 500 new homes
Plans to convert a set of Grade II listed buildings into over 500 new homes have been approved. The scheme will see 20 flats and 485 co-living rooms being added to the site in Woolwich town centre across six blocks stretching up to six storeys.
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Developer appeals refusal for flats next to 19th century Greenwich chimney
A developer has appealed Greenwich Council’s decision to refuse its plan to build a block of flats beside a 19th century chimney. Lakeview Estates One Limited wanted to build a 13-storey block of flats on Woolwich Church Street. The scheme
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New Eltham café with local ‘love and loyalty’ wins big at Good Food Awards
A popular café with a strong sense of ‘community’ is celebrating after winning at this year's Good Food Awards. Bubble and Sausage in New Eltham was one of seven businesses in south east London to win at the Good Food Awards 2025. Bubble and
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Bromley woman can't return to home she spent £20,000 refurbishing
A South London woman who spent over £20,000 refurbishing her home claims she has been told she can’t return by her landlord because it’s at risk of falling down. Caroline Fleming, 60, splurged thousands of pounds on fixing up the damp-riddled housing
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New scheme to help vulnerable Bexley residents over winter months
A new project has been announced to help some of Bexley's most vulnerable residents in the coming months. The Bexley Box scheme will see housebound people receive a special package of goods to keep them "warm and well over the winter months".
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Women ‘violated’ by south east London voyeur who hid camera in hair salon toilet
A man who hid his phone in hair salon toilets to secretly record women has avoided prison. Nathan Lam, 26, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court for sentencing on Thursday (November 14) after he pleaded guilty to voyeurism. Prosecutor
