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Amazon Fire TV Stick users getting on-screen warning amid fears of more blocked apps

Fire TV Stick users have discovered more blocked apps amid Amazon's continued crackdown on the use of illegal streaming devices.

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Man rushed to hospital after vehicle overturns on busy road in Welling

A man has been rushed to hospital this morning after a vehicle overturned on a busy road in Welling.

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Two men charged with murder of Kent man, 19, in fatal stabbing

Two men have been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of a 19-year-old in Kent.

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Debate erupts over proposal to feature wildlife on future English banknotes

Eric Brown welcomes growing support for featuring British wildlife on English banknotes, highlighting the importance of protecting species like hedgehogs and butterflies.

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Hundreds of new zero-emission buses to hit capital's streets

Buses across London are getting EV charging as part of a drive to cut tens of thousands of carbon emissions with plans to run on renewable energy by 2030.

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Couple deny stabbing Lewisham man to death in debt dispute trial

A Lewisham man was stabbed to death outside his home after a couple drove more than 50 miles with two young children in their car to confront him.

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Kent puppy farmers who sold sick and dying dogs told to pay back almost £200,000

Jailed Kent puppy farmers Wally Beaney, Louise Smith and Maria Smith have been ordered to pay back almost £200,000.

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Teenager in court charged with murder of boy, 14, shot dead in Woolwich

A teenager accused of murdering a 14-year-old boy who was shot dead in a stairwell Woolwich has appeared in court.

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Diane Morgan warns train passengers over habits causing hundreds of injuries

Govia Thameslink Railway launches a rail safety campaign with Diane Morgan, warning UK train passengers of platform risks and preventable injuries at stations.

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Three people taken to hospital after chemical incident at school in Crayford

Three people were taken to hospital after a chemical incident at a school caused by a faulty electrical unit.

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Asda considers adding vending machines to shops to tackle shoplifting of items

Asda is drawing up proposals to add vending machines to shops to tackle shoplifting of certain items

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Microsoft to shut down Outlook app on Android devices in May - switch or be 'cut off'

Microsoft is set to fully retire Outlook Lite in May 2026 - see the exact date.

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Woman in hospital after jumping from balcony to escape e-bike fire in Lewisham

A woman is in hospital with a serious injury after jumping from a third-floor flat to escape a fire caused by an e-bike battery.

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Teacher who downloaded child sex abuse images to 'prove a point' banned

David Taylor pleaded guilty to four counts of making indecent images of children.

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Drivers on the A2 still follow an ancient route in London

London’s A2 closely follows the ancient Roman Watling Street, with parts of the 2,000-year-old road still lying beneath modern routes like Old Kent Road.

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Two arrested after Kent man, 19, killed in late-night stabbing

Two men have been arrested after a 19-year-old was stabbed to death in Kent.

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Kent man sent explicit images to kids and attacked officer during arrest

A Kent man who sent explicit images to children and possessed the most serious category of indecent images has been jailed after attacking an officer during his arrest.

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Man with Plumstead links still missing three months after escape

A man with links to Plumstead has still not been found more than three months after escaping from an open prison.

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Lodge roof destroyed after early-morning fire in Beckenham

The roof of a lodge was destroyed after an early-morning fire in Beckenham.

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Football fan accused of killing man with ‘one punch’ outside shop in south London

A football fan has been accused of killing a man with a single punch outside a convenience store in London the night before a match, a court has heard.