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Award for the Dartford school that 'brings the world into the classroom'
Leigh Academy Wilmington wins British Council International School Award 2026 for excellence in global education.
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Teenager hit by ‘stolen’ BMW after police chase through Beckenham
A teenager has been hit by a car after a police chase through Beckenham ended with a crash.
Royal Mail confirms delivery problems in south east London postcode today
Royal Mail has confirmed that there may be issues with certain deliveries to addresses in Herne Hill today.
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Four Swanley roads to shut for water and broadband works in February
Four roads in Swanley will be hit with roadworks at the end of the month - one for up to two weeks.
Everything we know about Lewisham town centre’s multi-million pound redevelopment
Lewisham town centre is set to get a major multi-million development over the coming years - here's what we know about the scheme so far.
Superdrug reveals plans to open 30 new stores in 2026 - full list of confirmed sites
Superdrug has revealed plans to open 30 new stores across the UK in 2026, creating around 600 jobs - here are the locations of the sites confirmed so far.
Parents of murdered boy speak at pub talk
Barry and Margaret Mizen, parents of murdered south London teen Jimmy Mizen, share message of forgiveness and hope at Catholic Union event.
How house prices have changed in each south east London borough in the last 10 years
The average house price in south east London is now more than £190,000 higher than it was a decade ago, according to new data.
Three injured after four-vehicle crash on A2 causing traffic chaos
Three people have been left injured after a four-vehicle crash on the A2.
Lewisham and Bexley trains disrupted by works this weekend
Southeastern trains are facing disruption this weekend due to engineering work.
The abandoned Tube station named after a famous pub
Had it opened, the Northern line station between Golders Green and Hampstead would have been the deepest on the London Underground network.
'I ran my first Parkrun when I was four - they have changed my life'
11-year-old Finley Churchill becomes first to complete 250 runs at Lesnes Abbey Woods junior parkrun, inspiring young runners and volunteers across the UK.
South east London men murdered 16-year-old boy in 'deeply troubling' shooting
Two men have been found guilty of murder after the fatal shooting of Lathaniel Burrell, 16.
Lewisham Hospital midwife caught inhaling gas and air on labour ward
Olanike Toye was caught inhaling Entonox whilst on shift at Lewisham Hospital.
Woman taken to hospital after knife incident in Kent
A woman has been taken to hospital after a knife incident on Common Road in Chatham.
Search for man after woman 'sexually assaulted' on Jubilee Line tube
Police investigating an alleged sexual assault at North Greenwich Underground Station wish to speak to a man.
WhatsApp users urged to change this one setting to protect against 'malicious' bug
WhatsApp users are being urged to change one setting to protect against a bug that secretly downloads "malicious" media files to mobile phones.
Belvedere dad avoids prison for vile sexual messages and videos to girl, 13
George Covington, from Belvedere, pleaded guilty to five child sex offences.
Woolwich man jailed for installing illegal boiler in Croydon pensioner’s home
Unregistered gas fitter Israel Jackson jailed for 12 months at Croydon Crown Court for illegal boiler installation in Croydon, endangering pensioner’s safety.
'Seriously ill' man rushed to hospital after falling unwell in Chislehurst
A man has been rushed to hospital after falling unwell in Chislehurst.