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Childminder locked in dispute with millionaire Labour donor over garden trees
Despite Ms Erksine’s repeated attempts to get the firm to remove the trees, she claims they are still overhanging her garden five months later.
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Crematorium recycling scheme raises £12.5k for bereavement charities
With consent of relatives, The Recycling of Metals Scheme retrieves and recycles items such as medical pins, plates, wires, screws, rods, and artificial joints following a cremation.
Fewer delays for train passengers after major works completed
Upgrades included rebuilding the junction at Battersea, installing a new signalling system at Lewisham and new track on the Bromley North branch line.
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Campaigners say no to ‘top down gentrification’ of Deptford High Street
From an angry conversation in a church crypt, a community campaign has sparked outrage against council plans to pedestrianise a market high street.
Man taken to hospital after being hit by train at busy central London station
A man has been taken to hospital after being hit by a train at a central London station.
Woman takes on London Marathon to support victims of domestic violence
More than one in four women in England and Wales experiences domestic abuse at some point in their lifetime.
Danny Dyer gives his 'most honest interview ever' in brand new ITV show
Actor Danny Dyer has shared that he gave his "most honest" interview in ITV's new show, The Assembly.
Pope Francis's will in full confirming simple burial after death aged 88
Pope Francis died at the age of 88 on April 21, and his will decreed that he had a simple underground tomb.
Hospital trust to axe 115 jobs and restrict services amid 'radical' Labour cuts
East London's Barking, Havering and Redbridge Hospital Trust will have to cut jobs and services amid 'radical' Labour cuts, board members have been told.
Almost all spaces at Lewisham car park could be scrapped to build 45 homes
If the council approves the plans, nearly all the parking spaces could be replaced by 45 homes at a Lewisham car park.
All the latest planning applications in Bromley and neighbouring areas
The London Borough of Bromley has published multiple planning notices.
Cause of Pope Francis' death announced by the Vatican
Pope Francis died this morning (April 21) and the Vatican has announced his cause of death was a cerebral stroke.
Why Grove Park may have been inspiration for E. Nesbit and The Railway Children
Grove Park and its railway station may just be the inspiration behind The Railway Children.
The Bromley primary school teaching an ‘ambitious’ and ‘rich’ curriculum
A school in Bromley has maintained its Outstanding rating and has been praised for its “excellent” education and “strongly dedicated” staff.
Union flag to fly at half mast at royal residences following Pope Francis' death
Following the news of Pope Francis’ death this morning (April 21), the Union flag will be flown half mast at royal residences where the King is not in residence.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer 'deeply saddened' following Pope Francis' death
Pope Francis died this morning (April 21) and Prime Minister Keir Starmer has shared a tribute on X.
King Charles and Queen Camilla pay tribute to Pope Francis after death aged 88
King Charles and Queen Camilla have paid a joint tribute to Pope Francis after his death aged 88.
Pope Francis has died aged 88, The Vatican has confirmed
The Vatican has shared a tribute following the death of Pope Francis aged 88.
Tributes flood in following death of Pope Francis, aged 88
Pope Francis has died aged 88 and tributes have been sent following his death.
Man seriously injured after crash in Kent village during police chase
A driver is in hospital with serious injuries after he crashed during a police chase.