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Several south London hospital staff will be striking this November

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South London hospital staff to strike over ‘management bullying’

A popular Turkish family-run restaurant in Catford bringing “heartfelt hospitality” has celebrated its first award this year.

A popular Turkish family-run restaurant in Catford bringing “heartfelt hospitality” has celebrated its first award this year.

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Catford Turkish restaurant with ‘heartfelt hospitality’ recognised at business awards

CUPP will open its doors in Woolwich on Friday, November 22

CUPP will open its doors in Woolwich on Friday, November 22

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Popular bubble tea brand set to open in Woolwich with hot street food

Mum feared her son would die after being stung 40 times by a swarm of bees

Mum feared her son would die after being stung 40 times by a swarm of bees

Mum feared her son would die after being stung 40 times by a swarm of bees

A family-run restaurant in Orpington is celebrating winning its third national award this year – with a new branch set to open in Swanley.

A family-run restaurant in Orpington is celebrating winning its third national award this year – with a new branch set to open in Swanley.

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

Tintagel Castle

Tintagel Castle

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

Santa’s Workshop, a 24-day stand-up advent calendar with 250 pieces

Santa’s Workshop, a 24-day stand-up advent calendar with 250 pieces

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

Dick Whittington is set to arrive in Greenwich with his band of friends for this year's festive pantomime.

Dick Whittington is set to arrive in Greenwich with his band of friends for this year's festive pantomime.

Everything you need to know about Greenwich’s Christmas pantomime

Yongtae Lee (far right) is among those living at Hillmore Grove that say the situation has become a 'health hazard'

Yongtae Lee (far right) is among those living at Hillmore Grove that say the situation has become a 'health hazard'

Lewisham Council

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

Smiling through recovery: Bella strikes a pose just days after brain surgery

Smiling through recovery: Bella strikes a pose just days after brain surgery

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

The Good Food Guide has named the best places to get a roast dinner in London, find out where made the list.

The Good Food Guide has named the best places to get a roast dinner in London, find out where made the list.

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

Tulisa opened up about her arrest in 2013 as she chatted to I'm A Celeb campmate Oti Mabuse

Tulisa opened up about her arrest in 2013 as she chatted to I'm A Celeb campmate Oti Mabuse

I'm a Celebrity

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

Little Mix won X Factor in 2011 with Tulisa as their mentor

Little Mix won X Factor in 2011 with Tulisa as their mentor

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

After undergoing radiotherapy and laser surgery on her tongue, the mum-of-two has two-monthly checks to confirm the cancer is gone

After undergoing radiotherapy and laser surgery on her tongue, the mum-of-two has two-monthly checks to confirm the cancer is gone

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

The Real Greek is aiming to bridge this knowledge gap by launching a quiz on Greek culture, history, and contributions

The Real Greek is aiming to bridge this knowledge gap by launching a quiz on Greek culture, history, and contributions

You can claim one of 10,000 free souvlakis — by taking quiz about Greek culture

The Ottolenghi ultimate Christmas hamper

The Ottolenghi ultimate Christmas hamper

I tried an Ottolenghi Christmas hamper and it was as good as you would expect

N-Dubz singer Tulisa surprised viewers after seemingly sharing that she was demisexual.

N-Dubz singer Tulisa surprised viewers after seemingly sharing that she was demisexual.

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I'm A Celeb viewers 'emotional' as Tulisa opens up on demisexuality

Will you miss Zoe Ball on Radio 2's Breakfast Show?

Will you miss Zoe Ball on Radio 2's Breakfast Show?

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BBC reveals new Radio 2 line-up and schedule changes as Zoe Ball steps down

If you’re looking for some family fun this Christmas at the theatre – we’ve put together all the shows for Christmas 2024.

If you’re looking for some family fun this Christmas at the theatre – we’ve put together all the shows for Christmas 2024.

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All the pantomimes coming to south east London this Christmas

N-Dubz singer Tulisa has revealed the meaning behind the band's name in ITV's I'm A Celebrity.

N-Dubz singer Tulisa has revealed the meaning behind the band's name in ITV's I'm A Celebrity.

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Tulisa shocks campmates after revealing meaning of 'N-Dubz' on I'm A Celebrity

Redness on mans neck

Redness on mans neck

London’s sunburn hotspot revealed

SIX The Musical - Nikki Bentley as Catherine of Aragon, Thao Therese Nguyen as Anne Boleyn, Caitlin Tipping as Jane Seymour, Reca Oakley as Anna of Cleves, Inez Budd as Katherine Howard, Janiq Charles as Catherine Parr

SIX The Musical - Nikki Bentley as Catherine of Aragon, Thao Therese Nguyen as Anne Boleyn, Caitlin Tipping as Jane Seymour, Reca Oakley as Anna of Cleves, Inez Budd as Katherine Howard, Janiq Charles as Catherine Parr

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If you fancy glitz, hilarity, talent, and smiling – go and see SIX The Musical

Glide at Battersea Power Station offers everything you could wish for to get into the fesitve spirit

Glide at Battersea Power Station offers everything you could wish for to get into the fesitve spirit

Glide into Christmas at Battersea Power Station’s romantic festive ice rink

My sister and I went to Pizza Pilgrims and we absolutely loved it

My sister and I went to Pizza Pilgrims and we absolutely loved it

‘I went to this amazing Chelsea pizza restaurant and left wishing I’d eaten more’

The igloos offer a festive feasting menu in a 'warm and cosy' setting

The igloos offer a festive feasting menu in a 'warm and cosy' setting

New cosy Winter Wonderland on Oxford Street with igloos and cocktails

Find out where you can see all the Christmas lights around central London this winter with this helpful map.

Find out where you can see all the Christmas lights around central London this winter with this helpful map.

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The Christmas lights around central London you can admire this winter

Several south London cafes have been featured in this year's Good Food Awards

Several south London cafes have been featured in this year's Good Food Awards

The south London cafés that have won Good Food Awards 2024/25

If you’re looking to find a festive light trail to visit this year – we’ve rounded up four of the best ones you can find in south London.

If you’re looking to find a festive light trail to visit this year – we’ve rounded up four of the best ones you can find in south London.

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All the south London festive light trails you can visit this Christmas

A new pop-up gin shop is coming to Greenwich this weekend – and you’ll be able to make your very own gin in it.

A new pop-up gin shop is coming to Greenwich this weekend – and you’ll be able to make your very own gin in it.

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Pop-up gin shop opening in Greenwich this weekend – with classes and tastings

A riverside Christmas market is opening in Greenwich this weekend – with a carousel, food stalls and festive workshops.

A riverside Christmas market is opening in Greenwich this weekend – with a carousel, food stalls and festive workshops.

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Greenwich Riverside Christmas Market to open with classes and workshops

Beautiful Belsay in Northumberland

Beautiful Belsay in Northumberland

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English Heritage reveals top autumn gardens and an offer for readers!

Martin Fenton dances The Snowman at The Peacock Theatre this Christmas.

Martin Fenton dances The Snowman at The Peacock Theatre this Christmas.

The Snowman star on what makes the show 'magical' and his favourite moment

From Notto to Kati Roll Company, discover some of London's best cheap restaurants according to the UK's top chefs.

From Notto to Kati Roll Company, discover some of London's best cheap restaurants according to the UK's top chefs.

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The best cheap restaurants in London according to the UK's top chefs

These awards highlight the popularity of these local chippies, which continue to serve up beloved British fish and chips with a dedication to quality and customer satisfaction

These awards highlight the popularity of these local chippies, which continue to serve up beloved British fish and chips with a dedication to quality and customer satisfaction

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The three south east London chippies celebrating awards for amazing food

Bluewater topped the list, with the Metrocentre in Gateshead and Meadowhall in Sheffield coming in second and third

Bluewater topped the list, with the Metrocentre in Gateshead and Meadowhall in Sheffield coming in second and third

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Bluewater is the 'best UK shopping centre' for Christmas

Molly says spending eight hours a day dealing with customers and scrolling through social media made her feel 'constantly overwhelmed and stressed'.

Molly says spending eight hours a day dealing with customers and scrolling through social media made her feel 'constantly overwhelmed and stressed'.

Mum says locking away iPhone and using Nokia helps banish stress acne

Gary Lineker has said it was “the right time” for him to leave BBC's Match of the Day.

Gary Lineker has said it was “the right time” for him to leave BBC's Match of the Day.

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'Be yourself': Gary Lineker discusses his BBC Match of the Day replacement

Gary Oldman is known for starring in TV shows and films like Slow Horses and Darkest Hour

Gary Oldman is known for starring in TV shows and films like Slow Horses and Darkest Hour

CBeebies Bedtime Story

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Gary Oldman to read very special Children In Need CBeebies Bedtime Story

Sugar coated- how much sugar is hiding in some of our favourite snacks?

Sugar coated- how much sugar is hiding in some of our favourite snacks?

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Sugar coated- how much sugar is hiding in some of our favourite snacks?

The Great Christmas Feast is a three course meal with immersive performance of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.

The Great Christmas Feast is a three course meal with immersive performance of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.

Ghosts, cocktails, and a feast, A Christmas Carol as you've never seen it before

Applications will be open from November 15, 2024, until January 10, 2025

Applications will be open from November 15, 2024, until January 10, 2025

New foundation launches to support children’s authors and promote libraries

Christmas has begun as the new John Lewis Christmas advert hits tv screens this week

Christmas has begun as the new John Lewis Christmas advert hits tv screens this week

John Lewis unveils its new Christmas advert and it's a tear-jerker

A popular café with a strong sense of ‘community’ is celebrating after winning at this year's Good Food Awards.

A popular café with a strong sense of ‘community’ is celebrating after winning at this year's Good Food Awards.

New Eltham café with local ‘love and loyalty’ wins big at Good Food Awards

There’s plenty of fun things happening in Greenwich this month – or as we should now call it, ‘GreenWitch’.

There’s plenty of fun things happening in Greenwich this month – or as we should now call it, ‘GreenWitch’.

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The magical things to do in Greenwich in the lead up to Christmas

Christmas at Kew has been running since 2013 and is now a much anticipated fixture of London's festive calendar.

Christmas at Kew has been running since 2013 and is now a much anticipated fixture of London's festive calendar.

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Kew's magical Christmas light trail is London's biggest and best

Ruby Crossley had flown out to Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt with her daughter Paisley Crossley

Ruby Crossley had flown out to Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt with her daughter Paisley Crossley

Mum claims daughter nearly died from E.coli on Egypt family holiday

When it was released in 1983, Star Wars Episode VI: Return Of The Jedi was given a U rating by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC)

When it was released in 1983, Star Wars Episode VI: Return Of The Jedi was given a U rating by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC)

Star Wars film reclassified from U rating due to 'overall intensity' of violence

South London restaurants have won awards in the Good Food Awards 2024/25

South London restaurants have won awards in the Good Food Awards 2024/25

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The south London restaurants that have won Good Food Awards 2024/25

Greenwich has been renamed to GreenWitch to celebrate the launch of the Wicked movie

Greenwich has been renamed to GreenWitch to celebrate the launch of the Wicked movie

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Greenwich transformed into ‘GreenWitch’ to celebrate Wicked’s release

After multiple trips to her GP and hospital Claire underwent a biopsy on the 7cm mass that revealed it was a stage four cutaneous malignant melanoma

After multiple trips to her GP and hospital Claire underwent a biopsy on the 7cm mass that revealed it was a stage four cutaneous malignant melanoma

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Mum issues sunbed warning after stage four cancer diagnosis

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You can get free meals at Woolwich McDonald's this week - here's how

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Mars releases new Milky Way chocolate as fans cry 'I might die if I don't have this'

Vintners Lane will open in Greenwich this week

Vintners Lane will open in Greenwich this week

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New bowling alley with cocktail classes and live music to open in Greenwich

Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on

Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on

Netflix viewers £1,000 TV Licence fine warning ahead of major event this week