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Council spending a fortune on Catford estate they plan to demolish

The Labour-run council began moving council tenants out of the estate above Catford Centre in 2012, as demolition of the estate was due to begin in 2016. But over a decade later, the estate is still standing as plans to regenerate Milford Towers and the wider Catford town centre have stalled.

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'Super rare' animal that 'shouldn't be here' spotted in the UK

A wildlife enthusiast on TikTok has spotted two Kookaburras in Scotland - there are thought to be less than 10, maybe even five, in the UK.

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QEII bridge among closures at the Dartford Crossing this week

The QEII Bridge at the Dartford Crossing is set to close this weekend.

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Bromley dad who hired sex worker for son, 13, told him 'don't be a pussy'

A Bromley dad who hired a sex worker for his 13-year-old son faces a significant prison sentence after telling his son "don't be a pussy" when he refused.

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Person dies after incident on Elizabeth Line at busy station

A person has died after an incident on the Elizabeth Line at a busy west London train station.

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Youth worker leading free football club meets MP to discuss importance of funding ‘vital’ service

Sports Fun 4 All (SF4A) provides 17 weekly sessions at 13 venues in South London.

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Child and nine others escape Woolwich house fire caused by e-bike battery failure

A child and nine adults have escaped a house fire in Woolwich, caused by a failed e-bike battery.

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Man in his 40s arrested after stabbing at London Victoria Underground station

A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm after a stabbing at London Victoria station.

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Concerns over financial viability of Bromley Council's new offices dismissed

Concerns on the financial viability of Bromley Council’s new offices have been dismissed by the authority after opposition councillors claimed ‘poor metrics’ had been used to justify renting out the building.

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Dad-of-three visited by debt collectors after he paid ULEZ charge on wrong day

A London dad of three has shared his concerns after he paid the ULEZ charge on the wrong day and got a visit from debt collectors.

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Man shot dead and four stabbed in GRIM weekend across London

A grim weekend across London has seen four people stabbed and a man shot dead.

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Is Facebook and Instagram down? Users report issues logging into platforms

Here is everything you need to know as users report issues logging into Facebook and Instagram.

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Nine emergency calls report car fire near shopping centre and tube station

A car has been filmed engulfed in flames near to a popular shopping centre and underground station in Shepherd's Bush.

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The A20 road closures this week which will affect Bromley drivers

Drivers in and around Bromley should be aware of two National Highways road closures happening this week on the A20.

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All the A2 road closures that could cause delays this week

A2 maintenance is scheduled for this week, potentially causing delays and diversions for drivers.

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Blackheath sex offender and cannabis grower in Bromley and Bexley courts

These cases were heard at Bromley and Bexley Magistrates’ Courts on Friday, October 11, 2024. 

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Rastafarian crisis support group secures building to deliver services

RMUK Wellbeing provides culturally appropriate free hot meals, low-cost supermarket items and advice across Lewisham, Lambeth and Southwark.

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Fury as commuters notice 'London to Manchester Uber' is cheaper than the train

People on X, formerly known as Twitter, were in uproar after spotting an Uber cheaper than the train.

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Male stopped in Greenwich charged with possessing child pornography

A male who was stopped in Greenwich has been charged with possessing child pornography.

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Arson suspect arrested as TikTok shows popular south east London market burned down

A suspected arsonist has been arrested after a middle-of-the-night fire at a popular south east London food market.