Environment

A gull was rescued from what was described as a potentially

Gull rescued from potentially ‘fatal’ situation ‘impaled on fishing hook’ in Dartford

The celebrations also included rubber duck races down the river, hosted by Lead Ranger James Allen and Thames21’s Catriona Ross

The celebrations also included rubber duck races down the river, hosted by Lead Ranger James Allen and Thames21’s Catriona Ross

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All the new improvements coming to Beckenham Place Park as works are nearly done

Two south east London boroughs have been ranked among the highest for cases of Japanese Knotweed.

Two south east London boroughs have been ranked among the highest for cases of Japanese Knotweed.

Bromley and Lewisham among 'worst' in London for Japanese Knotweed

Cllr Fosten said fly-tipping was a frequent issue on Parkside Road. Permission for use by all LDRS partners. Credit: Google Earth.

Cllr Fosten said fly-tipping was a frequent issue on Parkside Road. Permission for use by all LDRS partners. Credit: Google Earth.

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The Belvedere area notorious for fly-tipping that gets 'trashed' with litter

The Arab Market Store: A Taste of Home in Canterbury

The Arab Market Store: A Taste of Home in Canterbury

Community contribution

The Arab Market Store: A Taste of Home in Canterbury

Ivan Bailey 63, said closing off the road could be a viable option

Ivan Bailey 63, said closing off the road could be a viable option

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'Toddler could drown' in huge puddles 'resembling series of ponds' in Beckenham

The Northern Lights have been seen all across the UK in 2024.

The Northern Lights have been seen all across the UK in 2024.

Northern Lights

These are the best places to see the Northern Lights this winter

ULEZ fines are issued if the charge is not paid within three days

ULEZ fines are issued if the charge is not paid within three days

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Bromley driver forced to pay £16k after ignoring multiple ULEZ fines

New urban oasis with ‘floating garden’ launched in busy London location

New urban oasis with ‘floating garden’ launched in busy London location

New urban oasis with ‘floating garden’ launched in busy London location

This week the Draconid meteor shower will peak in London, find out how you can see it's display.

This week the Draconid meteor shower will peak in London, find out how you can see it's display.

How and when you can see a dazzling meteor shower this week in London

A resident in Woolwich is claiming that litter from a nearby McDonald's is persistently dumped along a busy road.

A resident in Woolwich is claiming that litter from a nearby McDonald's is persistently dumped along a busy road.

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The Woolwich road 'coated' in fast-food rubbish where 'foxes eat McFlurrys'

The Reculver tower and a waterfall

The Reculver tower and a waterfall

24 of the best walks in Kent to try in 2024

Folkestone (left), Cranbrook (top right), Westerham - Quebec House (bottom right)

Folkestone (left), Cranbrook (top right), Westerham - Quebec House (bottom right)

Cultural attractions

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The ‘best places to live’ in Kent - from Georgian elegance to coastal charm

Conservationists have revealed that some baby beavers have been born in London for the first time in more than 400 years.

Conservationists have revealed that some baby beavers have been born in London for the first time in more than 400 years.

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Baby beavers born in London for first time in 400 years, conservationists say

Who has the best tap water?

Who has the best tap water?

Debate settled - The best and worst areas in the UK for tap water taste

Two dolphins have reportedly been found dead on the banks of the Thames in London, after one was spotted in the river last week.

Two dolphins have reportedly been found dead on the banks of the Thames in London, after one was spotted in the river last week.

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Two dolphins ‘found dead’ on banks of River Thames

A 90-year-old park in Plumstead with sporting areas and a children’s playground has won a prestigious award for the first year.

A 90-year-old park in Plumstead with sporting areas and a children’s playground has won a prestigious award for the first year.

Plumstead park with sport areas and kid's playground given prestigious award

New data has revealed the number of dog fouling complaints in each south east London borough – and Lewisham had the highest number.

New data has revealed the number of dog fouling complaints in each south east London borough – and Lewisham had the highest number.

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Lewisham has the highest number of dog poo complaints in south east London

A busy road in Bromley has been closed due to a burst water main, with four bus routes on diversion.

A busy road in Bromley has been closed due to a burst water main, with four bus routes on diversion.

Burst water main closes busy road in Bromley with buses diverted

The famous dinosaur statues, as seen in Crystal Palace Park (Credit: Joe Coughlan)

The famous dinosaur statues, as seen in Crystal Palace Park (Credit: Joe Coughlan)

Crystal Palace Park

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Crystal Palace Park plans include dinosaur update and new kids' play area

Alice Potter (photo: Facundo Arrizabalaga/MyLondon)

Alice Potter (photo: Facundo Arrizabalaga/MyLondon)

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Greenwich mum's air quality fight after son was hospitalised and needs inhaler

Homesdale Road is located beside Waldo Road (Credit: Google Earth)

Homesdale Road is located beside Waldo Road (Credit: Google Earth)

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Bromley drivers facing 'absolute hell' queueing for recycling centre

A popular park in Beckenham with a historical building has received a prestigious accreditation as a heritage site.

A popular park in Beckenham with a historical building has received a prestigious accreditation as a heritage site.

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Popular Lewisham park receives prestigious accreditation as heritage site

Will you be watching the meteor shower in London?

Will you be watching the meteor shower in London?

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You can see shooting stars in London this month with the Perseid meteor shower

Will you be watching the meteor shower this month?

Will you be watching the meteor shower this month?

How you can see shooting stars this month as Perseid meteor shower to dazzle

Beloved Lewisham M&S store joins ‘garlic bread scheme’ to reduce waste

Beloved Lewisham M&S store joins ‘garlic bread scheme’ to reduce waste

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Beloved Lewisham M&S store joins ‘garlic bread scheme’ to reduce waste

A sign for Crossness Nature Reserve (Credit: Donna Zimmer)

A sign for Crossness Nature Reserve (Credit: Donna Zimmer)

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Campaign against plans to build carbon capture plants at Bexley nature reserve

One schoolgirl was left bleeding after a recent incident in Dulwich, southeast London, while a pram-pushing mother was seen fleeing from a crow in another ambush

One schoolgirl was left bleeding after a recent incident in Dulwich, southeast London, while a pram-pushing mother was seen fleeing from a crow in another ambush

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Fears in south east London neighbourhood after spate of violent crow attacks

A pile of fly-tipped waste found in Bexley borough. Permission for use by all LDRS partners. Credit: Bexley Council

A pile of fly-tipped waste found in Bexley borough. Permission for use by all LDRS partners. Credit: Bexley Council

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Fines for fly-tipping in Bexley are set to increase by 150 per cent

Gita Bapat, 58, said the north bridge of the park, which is not currently planned to be repaired, was in a 'shocking' state (Credit: Joe Coughlan)

Gita Bapat, 58, said the north bridge of the park, which is not currently planned to be repaired, was in a 'shocking' state (Credit: Joe Coughlan)

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Facilities at Beckenham park branded as 'disgusting' and 'shocking'

The feature in Betts Park was designed to look like Cleopatra’s needle - but designers added four small spheres at the bottom of the sandstone structure

The feature in Betts Park was designed to look like Cleopatra’s needle - but designers added four small spheres at the bottom of the sandstone structure

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Bemusement over giant obelisk monument that 'looks like penis' in Anerley park

Charlie Dimmock with last year's 'Most Creative' winners, Poverest Primary School

Charlie Dimmock with last year's 'Most Creative' winners, Poverest Primary School

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School flower show to bring colour and creativity to Bromley town centre

Concerns for nesting swans at Danson Park raised ahead of ‘Dinosaurs in the Park’

Concerns for nesting swans at Danson Park raised ahead of ‘Dinosaurs in the Park’

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Concerns for nesting swans at Danson Park raised ahead of dinosaur event

Greenwich Wildlife Network receive 'daily' reports of animals injured or killed by catapult attacks

Greenwich Wildlife Network receive 'daily' reports of animals injured or killed by catapult attacks

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At least five animals killed and 10 injured in Orpington catapult 'massacre'

The Jenkins family's solar-powered home in Sheerness features 10 panels and a battery storage system installed through Solar Together.

The Jenkins family's solar-powered home in Sheerness features 10 panels and a battery storage system installed through Solar Together.

Solar panels and battery storage: Kent's council-backed scheme returns

The Jenkins family's solar-powered home in Sheerness features 10 panels and a battery storage system installed through Solar Together.

The Jenkins family's solar-powered home in Sheerness features 10 panels and a battery storage system installed through Solar Together.

Solar panels and battery storage: Kent's council-backed scheme returns

The Jenkins family's solar-powered home in Sheerness features 10 panels and a battery storage system installed through Solar Together.

The Jenkins family's solar-powered home in Sheerness features 10 panels and a battery storage system installed through Solar Together.

Solar panels and battery storage: Kent's council-backed scheme returns

The Jenkins family's solar-powered home in Sheerness features 10 panels and a battery storage system installed through Solar Together.

The Jenkins family's solar-powered home in Sheerness features 10 panels and a battery storage system installed through Solar Together.

Solar panels and battery storage: Kent's council-backed scheme returns

A flood alert for groundwater flooding remains in place in south London and Surrey following heavy rainfall.

A flood alert for groundwater flooding remains in place in south London and Surrey following heavy rainfall.

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The flood alerts in south east London after heavy rain

The Environment Agency has issued flood alerts for large parts of south London, with warnings that low lying land and properties with basements may be affected.

The Environment Agency has issued flood alerts for large parts of south London, with warnings that low lying land and properties with basements may be affected.

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'Be prepared' as flood alerts issued in south London following heavy rain

A Bromley resident is “horrified’ by proposals to erect a 20-metre 5G mast in Petersham Drive and has started a petition against it - with over 200 signatures.

A Bromley resident is “horrified’ by proposals to erect a 20-metre 5G mast in Petersham Drive and has started a petition against it - with over 200 signatures.

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Concerns over 'unsightly' 20-metre 5G mast in 'very quiet' Bromley area

Landmarks like Big Ben, the Eiffel Tower and the Sydney Opera House will go dark for an hour as part of the environmental grassroots movement.

Landmarks like Big Ben, the Eiffel Tower and the Sydney Opera House will go dark for an hour as part of the environmental grassroots movement.

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This is when Brits are turning their lights off for Earth Hour ( and it's soon)

A Weeping Willow tree next to Abbey Wood Station that was described as “lovely with real character” has been cut down following safety concerns.

A Weeping Willow tree next to Abbey Wood Station that was described as “lovely with real character” has been cut down following safety concerns.

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‘Lovely and characterful’ Willow tree cut down at Abbey Wood station

Why Forest Hill deserves its spot in the Best Places to Live in London

Why Forest Hill deserves its spot in the Best Places to Live in London

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Why Forest Hill deserves its spot in the Best Places to Live in London

There are many sightings of Japanese Knotweed across South East London

There are many sightings of Japanese Knotweed across South East London

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Map reveals the south east London Japanese Knotweed hotspots

The south east London area named as one of London's best places to live

The south east London area named as one of London's best places to live

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The south east London area named as one of London's best places to live

The invasive plant will 'thrive' this year in the warmer and wetter weather

The invasive plant will 'thrive' this year in the warmer and wetter weather

Japanese Knotweed

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Invasive Japanese Knotweed is spreading early in London this year

The Mayor of Bromley with some members of the planting team

The Mayor of Bromley with some members of the planting team

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'Tiny forest' of 600 trees planted at 'much loved' Beckenham park

Farningham car park masks dumped: Council issues statement

Farningham car park masks dumped: Council issues statement

Update after fly-tip of hundreds of face masks dumped in Sevenoaks car park

Japanese knotweed is the UK's most invasive species of plant

Japanese knotweed is the UK's most invasive species of plant

Japanese Knotweed

These are the areas in South East London being overrun by Japanese Knotweed

Farningham Woods car park: Boxes of masks dumped

Farningham Woods car park: Boxes of masks dumped

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Shocking picture shows huge amount of face masks dumped in Sevenoaks car park

Butter, as named by sanctuary children, was “left with horrific injuries to the tip of his tail”

Butter, as named by sanctuary children, was “left with horrific injuries to the tip of his tail”

Dartford grass snake forced to have tail tip amputated after being bitten by cat

Gravesend's RNLI volunteers believe that they spotted two adults and a calf in the River Thames around midday on February 25

Gravesend's RNLI volunteers believe that they spotted two adults and a calf in the River Thames around midday on February 25

Adorable video shows dolphins swimming near lifeboat in River Thames near Dartford

Gravesend's RNLI volunteers believe that they spotted three dolphins in the River Thames around midday on February 25

Gravesend's RNLI volunteers believe that they spotted three dolphins in the River Thames around midday on February 25

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Lifeboat crew spot pod of dolphins in the Thames near Dartford