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'My life fell apart' - I'm A Celeb's Tulisa opens up about 2013 arrest

Tulisa Contostavlos joined I’m A Celebrity at the weekend alongside a lineup of various other famous faces and tonight (November 20), she opened up about her arrest back in 2013. The N-Dubz singer was arrested on suspicion of supplying class-A

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Lewisham-born Alex Yee crowned SJA Sportsman of the Year

Triathlete Alex Yee has been crowned British Sportsman of the Year by the Sports Journalist Association. Lewisham-born Yee enjoyed a historic 2024, becoming just the second person in the 15-year history of the triathlon to be crowned World Champion

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What is Tulisa Contostavlos' net worth as the N-Dubz star takes on I'm A Celeb?

N-Dubz star Tulisa Contostavlos has entered the I’m A Celebrity jungle and she’s now among other celebrities taking on the ITV show. The singer has already been a popular addition to camp with conversations around the meaning of the band’s name

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Two popular fashion brands set to open at Bluewater in time for Christmas

Two global fashion brands are set to open their first Kent-based stores. Bershka and Pull&Bear will open at Bluewater shopping centre on Thursday, November 21. The Spanish brands will each occupy 10,000 sq ft units, with a combined footprint

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Family-run Orpington Indian restaurant wins third national award this year

A family-run restaurant in Orpington is celebrating winning its third national award this year – with a new branch set to open in Swanley. The Bombay in Orpington won the award for the Best Restaurant - London Suburbs category at the Asian Curry

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Delays from London to Dartford after vandalism and fire at New Eltham - recap

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New tram-like buses start running on route between Crystal Palace and Orpington

New electric buses that look like trams have started to run on a south London bus route. The vehicles will be seen from today (November 20) on one of London’s longest bus routes, the 358 between Crystal Palace and Orpington. The buses are powered

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Beckenham woman among group arrested by counter terrorism police

Counter terrorism police have arrested a woman from Beckenham after a group of people allegedly forced their way into a defence technology firm. Officers arrested a woman, 28, in The Knoll, Beckenham, yesterday due to an ongoing terrorism investigation

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Mugshot released of man who avoided jail for groping girl, 14, in Abbey Wood

Police have released the mugshot of a man who avoided jail for groping a young girl at Abbey Wood station.  Iqbal Chand, 31, pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault after he grabbed a 14-year-old girl’s bottom twice on July 15.  Prosecutor

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Man arrested after fight with ‘weapon’ in Plumstead

A man has been arrested after fight which is believed to have involved a weapon in Plumstead. Police were called to reports of a brawl in Kirkham Street just before 7.15pm yesterday (November 19). At the scene a man was arrested on suspicion

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One Direction and Girls Aloud stars among mourners at Liam Payne's funeral

Singers Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson have arrived at the funeral of their One Direction bandmate Liam Payne. Payne died at the age of 31 just over a month ago. The musician died after falling from a third-floor

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Met officers under criminal investigation after A20 crash that killed pregnant woman

Two Metropolitan Police officers are under criminal investigation after a pregnant woman and her baby were killed after her car was struck by a police vehicle in Eltham. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said two unmarked vehicles

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Six grants you can claim to help with energy bills this winter

As temperatures drop across the UK, millions of Brits will be faced with difficult decisions to heat their homes. With energy costs rising, what grants are available to Brits who may be in need of extra financial support this winter? Andy Kerr

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Royal Mint's rarest 50p in circulation sells for £123 - how to tell if you have one

The rarest Royal Mint coin in circulation today has sold for nearly 250 times its face value on eBay this week. The King Charles III Atlantic Salmon 50p sparked a mini bidding war amid coin collectors on the auction site, as 37 bids were made on

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Mum issues mouth ulcer warning after check-up revealed tongue cancer

A mum issued a warning over mouth ulcers that don't heal - after what she'd dismissed as a 'bitten tongue' turned out to be tongue cancer. Lynn Hunt woke up one morning with a sore tongue and, curious to see what was causing it, whipped her phone

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Will it be a White Christmas this year? Latest odds and Met Office explanation

Are you dreaming or dreading a white Christmas this year? Find out our chances of snow for the big day. Temperatures have begun to take a turn and snow has already fallen in parts of the country, with the Met Office forecasting as much as 20cm

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How to save while you spend this Black Friday with deals and discounts

Black Friday brings out the bargain hunter in us all, with the average shopper spending £177 on tech, homeware and personal care items, but with some planning, and using deals and discounts, there are ways to save too. New laptops, TVs, air-fryers

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Former Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira appointed Genoa manager

Former Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira has been confirmed as the new manager of Serie A side Genoa. The club, which is for sale due to the collapse of 777 partners, dismissed Alberto Gilardino after falling to 17th in the Italian top flight

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Discover the top ten family days out with an English Heritage membership offer!

Nothing beats standing on the spot where history happened and as a charity, English Heritage ensures more than 400 of its sites, including palaces, castles, abbeys and Roman forts, provide the opportunity to experience history first-hand. English

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Let the countdown to Christmas begin with advent calendar jigsaw puzzles!

The Christmas TV ads are in full swing, towns and villages are getting ready to light-up for the festive season…the countdown to Christmas is upon us! A puzzle for advent will not only bring joy in the countdown to Christmas, but it is also a more

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Three-vehicle crash on A2 in Kent causes four miles of traffic

A crash involving three vehicles on a busy Kent A-road has caused four miles of traffic. The incident happened on the A2 near the junction for Gravesend and Wrotham at 4pm yesterday (November 19). Officers attended the scene, and no injuries

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Furniture destroyed after fire at 14-storey block of flats in Southwark

A fire at a block of flats in Southwark has destroyed furniture in a communal area. Firefighters tackled the blaze on Thurlow Street just before 9pm last night (November 19). The fire broke out in a communal area on the 11th floor of the 14

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Santa's elves to compete in Olympic-style contest for cancer charity

A charity has announced a festive fundraising event to support young cancer patients. The Youth Cancer Trust, based in Dorset, is staging The Elf Olympics to help spread festive cheer and help teenagers and young adults living with and beyond cancer

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Liam Payne's One Direction bandmates expected to attend his funeral today

The funeral of One Direction star Liam Payne will reportedly take place today, Wednesday 20. Payne died at the age of 31 just over a month ago. The musician died after falling from a third-floor balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Hour-by-hour weather forecast as ice warning issued for London

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for ice in London. Icy patches formed overnight, creating potential hazards on untreated roads, pavements, and cycle paths across London until 10am today (November 10). The Met Office has cautioned

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Royal Mail issues new stamp series to mark Winston Churchill’s 150th birthday

The Royal Mail has issued eight new stamps in commemoration of former UK Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill on the 150th anniversary of his birth. The stamps celebrate the life and legacy of the wartime leader, including nods to his years as

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Everything you need to know about Greenwich’s Christmas pantomime

Dick Whittington is set to arrive in Greenwich with his band of friends for this year's festive pantomime. With panto season soon approaching, theatres across south east London are getting geared up to entertain audiences young and old. Greenwich

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Inside the East Dulwich house that’s a ‘superb art destination’ and opens monthly

In East Dulwich you can visit this artsy house that turns into an open house art gallery once a month. East Dulwich is hugely known for its eclectic mix of art, whether it’s the striking street art or its historic picture gallery featuring artwork

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'Deadly serious health hazard' as Sydenham bins 'not collected for six weeks'

A couple from Sydenham say their front garden is now a “health hazard” after uncollected bins left rubbish and poo strewn across the patio. Vivian Lee, 59, and her husband Yongtae, have blamed Lewisham Council for the “disgusting problem” after

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The day in December where ULEZ charges won’t apply

Drivers of non-compliant vehicles under the ULEZ scheme will be able to drive their cars without facing a £12.50 fine for one day this December. The ULEZ scheme came into effect in April 2019 and now covers the whole of London, meaning that drivers

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Dulwich woman with brain cancer's journey after seizure on 30th birthday trip

An investment banker was diagnosed with brain cancer after having a seizure while celebrating her 30th birthday. Bella Depreli, from Dulwich, began her milestone year in Costa Rica and attended a festival with friends. However, her plans were

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The road closures in and around Dartford potentially causing delays for drivers

Drivers in Dartford should be aware of 16 upcoming road closures during the final weeks in November. Four of these disruptions could cause holds ups of 10 to 30 minutes. These closures are part of National Highways' routine maintenance efforts

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New modern McDonald's restaurant opens in Kent

A new McDonald’s restaurant has opened in Kent today, hoping to provide fast and easy service to its customers in a new modern venue. The new site will open in Swanley today (Wednesday) creating 60 jobs for the community. The 47-seater restaurant

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The best places to get a roast dinner in London have offically been named

London's best places to get a roast dinner have officially been named by a leading food platform. The Good Food Guide's list of the Top 50 Best Sunday Roasts for 2024 sees the UK's tasty dinners rounded up and praised by leading chefs and hungry