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Hundreds of workers to strike across four hospitals in dispute over pay

Key hospital services will be severely impacted, GMB union has warned.

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New site for travellers earmarked in Catford

Each plot would include a static caravan and space for a mobile caravan and car, according to details of the scheme outlined in planning documents.

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Mouldy ex-office block ‘not fit for purpose’ as a home say suffering Lewisham families

A pregnant mum, a stage four breast cancer patient and parents with young children are among the people placed in temporary accommodation by Lewisham council in run-down Eros House in Catford.

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Jamaican patty maker shortlisted for £25K business grant

The Vegan Patty Lady, in Kangley Bridge Road, is one of six small businesses in the final of Business Boost.

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Motorcyclist fighting for life after crash with car on M25

A motorcyclist is fighting for his life in hospital after a crash with a car on the M25 near Heathrow Airport.

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Worries kid could be 'killed' from traffic issues on road near Crystal Palace FC

Bromley locals have called on Crystal Palace FC to resolve traffic issues on their road which they claim originate from the club’s academy grounds.

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Spitfire IXT cockpit canopy detaches mid-flight from Biggin Hill airport

A Spitfire IXT experienced an emergency landing after its cockpit canopy detached mid-flight.

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All of the road closures on the A2 affecting drivers this week

A2 maintenance is scheduled this week, with closures likely to cause delays and diversions for drivers. These works form part of planned improvements aimed at enhancing road safety and maintaining vital infrastructure. Motorists are encouraged to plan their journeys accordingly, as diversions will b...

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Man, 18, taken to hospital after being stabbed in Hammersmith street

An 18-year-old man has been rushed to hospital after a stabbing in Hammersmith.

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Former Crystal Palace coach Keith Millen named new AFC Croydon manager

Former Crystal Palace assistant manager Keith Millen has been named the new manager of Wilfried Zaha and Stromzy's AFC Croydon Athletic.

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'Keep windows and doors closed' warning as 100 evacuated due to Southwark waste fire

A major fire has broken out at a waste recycling facility in Southwark, causing around 100 people to evacuate.

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Dartford Crossing tunnels to face closures every night this week

Motorists using the Dartford Crossing are set to face overnight disruption this week as the A282 Northbound West Tunnel closes for essential maintenance works for six nights this week.

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Pensioner, 81, charged with murder over death of elderly woman in Bexleyheath

An 81-year-old man has been charged with murder after a woman died following serious injuries in south-east London.

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Grove Park teen accused of helping ‘killers’ get away from murder scene

A Grove Park teen is accused of helping accused killers leave the scene of a murder.

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Elderly woman dies after being found ‘seriously’ injured in Bexleyheath home

An elderly woman has died after being found “seriously” injured at a home in Bexleyheath.

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Women ‘violated’ by south east London voyeur who hid camera in hair salon toilet

A voyeur who hid his phone in hair salon toilets to secretly record women has avoided prison.

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Man left with damaged teeth after being punched in the face in Dartford bar

A man has been left with damaged teeth after he was allegedly punched in the face in a bar in Dartford.

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'Dangerous' Bromley driver crashes father's BMW into family house

A "dangerous" teenage driver from Bromley who crashed into a family home has been sentenced.

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Man injured after being sprayed with ‘unknown substance’ in Belvedere

A man has been found injured after being sprayed with an “unknown substance” in Belvedere.

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Major London train route to shut for five days at Christmas

One of the capital’s main train routes - Thameslink - linking north and south London will be shut over Christmas.