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Student jailed for life for stabbing 'gentle' girlfriend to death in Hither Green
Joshua Michals has been jailed for life for murdering Zhe Wang.
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£1 Million Warm Fund offers free electric blankets and dehumidifiers to thousands
Thousands of low-income families across the UK could receive free electric blankets, microwaves and energy-efficient appliances, following the launch of a new £1 million emergency support fund.
Retail premises on Penge High Street listed for £500k
Three adjacent retail premises on Penge High Street, SE20, have been listed together for £500,000, offering a freehold investment opportunity with existing tenants in place.
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Children start at nursery opened within new Kidbrooke development
New More2Kidbrooke nursery opens in Greenwich’s 100% social housing development, offering early years education and care for 81 children in SE3.
Sidcup mum to drive 1,200km across south India in colourful tuk‑tuk with sister
A Sidcup woman is preparing for the adventure of a lifetime, driving a tuk‑tuk 1,200 kilometres across south India to raise funds for charities supporting women and girls.
DLR extension to Thamesmead moves closer as TfL signals work could start next year
A long-awaited transport upgrade for Thamesmead has taken a major step forward, with work on a new DLR extension potentially starting next year.
Bexley ranked third cheapest place to rent in London in 2026
Bexley has been ranked as the third cheapest area to rent in London according to recent data.
Crystal Palace wing-back Danny Imray set to join West Brom on loan
Crystal Palace wing-back Danny Imray is set to join West Bromwich Albion on loan until the end of the season.
New Royal Mint £5 coin challenge that could win entrants £29k - can you solve it?
The Royal Mint has launched a new £5 coin, which forms part of a nationwide code-breaker challenge inspired by Sir Isaac Newton.
Person found dead causing major disruption on London Euston route
A person has died after an incident, causing major disruption on the London Euston station line.
London Underground: The weekend closures you need to know about
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (January 30 to February 1) and don't be caught out.
The 9 famous faces to be honoured with new London Blue Plaques
9 famous faces to be honoured with new London Blue Plaques, see who.
Person dies after becoming unwell at petrol station in Erith
A person has died after becoming ill at a petrol station in Erith.
Plans to extend Bakerloo line to Lewisham to be considered by TfL next week
Transport for London (TfL) will next week consider plans to extend the Bakerloo line to Lewisham, a move that could create thousands of new homes and jobs across south east London.
Welling shop owner caught drink driving on Christmas Day is banned from roads
A Welling shop owner has been slapped with a £530 fine for drink driving on Christmas Day in Plumstead.
Family and fans gather to remember Charlton supporter ‘Headphones Norm’
Family, friends and fellow supporters gathered at The Valley this morning to celebrate the life of Charlton Athletic fan Norman “Headphones Norm” Barker.
Former Spandau Ballet star Ross Davidson found guilty of rape and attempted rape
Ross Davidson, or Ross Wild, performed in 2018 as the singer for Spandau Ballet, and has been found guilty of rape and attempted rape.
North London man who sang with Spandau Ballet guilty of rape
A man who performed as a stand-in singer for Spandau Ballet is facing jail after being found guilty of raping a woman and attempting to rape another.
Family devastated after 'fun-loving' dad found dead in Hyde Park on Christmas Eve
A family has been left devastated after a dad was found dead in the Serpentine Hyde Park on Christmas Eve.
'Hypnotic' Lewisham Hospital doctor cleared of sexual misconduct against patients
Dr Neill Garrard faced allegations of sexual misconduct from two female patients.