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Man ‘rescued’ after being hit by double decker bus outside London war memorial
A man was rescued by firefighters after he was hit by a double decker bus outside a central London war memorial.
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Two arrested after 'serious assault and 190 packs of drugs found' in Orpington
Two men have been arrested after an alleged assault and 190 packs of drugs were reported to be found in Orpington.
Police investigate after 1000 evacuated due to ‘explosion risk’ from fireworks blaze
Police are investigating the cause of a huge blaze that ripped through a warehouse containing exploding fireworks.
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Bexleyheath and Crayford MP Daniel Francis marks Carers Rights Day
Bexleyheath and Crayford MP Daniel Francis paid tribute to unpaid carers and local charities supporting them, highlighting the financial and emotional challenges they face and pledging to continue being a voice for carers in Parliament.
£680k made in Kent from 'school gate' driving fines - leaving locals fuming
Locals have accused a council of "money-making" after it was revealed a scheme that penalises drivers during 'school gate' times.
'Keir Starmer's election tax promises are in tatters'
Orpington MP Gareth Bacon has accused Labour of breaking its tax promises and losing control of public spending. He calls for £47 billion in savings to fund tax cuts, scrap stamp duty, and abolish business rates to revive growth and support small businesses.
New dental clinic set to open in Lewisham with day of celebrations
Viva Dental will open its new Lewisham clinic on November 28 with a community celebration, offering free scale and polish treatments, goody bags, and the chance to meet the team of experienced dentists.
Major fire, three stabbed and death on Tube in shocking 24 hours across London
In just one shocking day, London has been the scene of a major fire, three stabbings and a death on the Underground.
Three schools evacuated after explosions heard from fireworks warehouse inferno
Three schools were evacuated after explosions erupted from a blaze at a warehouse containing fireworks.
Person dies after being hit by Victoria Line train at Green Park station
A person has died after being hit by a Victoria line train at Green Park underground station.
Driver airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after M20 crash
Another driver involved in the M20 crash earlier this morning has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.
Richard Branson 'heartbroken' as he shares touching tribute for 'guiding light' Joan
Owner of Virgin Sir Richard Branson has announced that his wife Joan has died and shared a touching tribute to her.
Bromley teen home schooled due to father's death becomes UK Youth Ambassador
Lucy Marshall, 17, from Bromley, has been selected as a UK Youth Ambassador for The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award after the programme helped her rebuild confidence following her father’s death.
Bexley and Bromley teacher admits hugging and messaging pupils on social media
A teacher who has worked in Bexley and Bromley found to have been hugging and messaging his pupils on social media while working in Vietnam has not been struck off from the profession.
Man in hospital after crash ‘involving bus’ on famous central London road
A man has been rushed to hospital after a crash allegedly involving a bus on a renowned London road.
Jury trials face axe in all but the most serious cases under proposed changes
New proposals have been revealed to scrap jury trials in England and Wales apart from the most serious of cases.
Works set to bring major disruption to London Waterloo over Christmas
Passengers are being warned of major festive disruption as Network Rail carries out engineering works between Queenstown Road and Nine Elms, closing London Waterloo from December 27–28 and running reduced services until January 4.
Male taken to hospital after broad-daylight stabbing in south east London
A male has been taken to hospital after being stabbed in broad daylight in south east London.
New Real Living Wage will see workers paid £13.45 an hour
Almost half a million workers paid the Real Living Wage are set to receive an increase of more than 6% after new rates were announced today.
US student accused of lover's murder in Hither Green says she was 'demented'
Joshua Michals is on trial accused of murdering fellow student Zhe Wang.