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Parents ‘left in limbo’ as community centre supporting families for 40 years closes

A group of more than 100 parents from the area have come together to fight the centre's closure.

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Man who masturbated on Deptford bus avoids prison

Eric Tamakloe, 30, has avoided prison after he masturbated on a bus from Deptford.

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The incredible south east Londoners to celebrate this summer 2024

As summer 2024 draws to a close, we turn our attention to the extraordinary individuals who have shone brightly across south east London this season.

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Dartford named among UK's hottest spots for first-time buyers

Dartford has been named one of the UK's hotspots for first-time buyers in a new report.

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Blackwall Tunnel Southbound to close TONIGHT – here’s what you need to know

The southbound Blackwall Tunnel will be closed from 12.01am (Saturday) until 5am on Monday (September 9).

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Both Dartford Crossing tunnels set to close overnight this weekend

The Dartford Crossing will experience a series of planned tunnel closures for maintenance and repair work over the upcoming weekend.

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All the Southeastern trains cancelled, diverted or replaced by buses this weekend

Engineering work is taking place between Canterbury West / Deal and Ramsgate, closing all lines.

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Killer who claimed he shot man dead by accident is jailed for revenge attack

Denzel Kwateng has been jailed after he shot a man dead in Mitcham in an act of revenge for the stabbing of his friend.

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Family-of-six placed in 'terrible' Travelodge after fire damages Erith flat

A family-of-six has been left "extremely stressed" after being placed in emergency accommodation following a fire at their home in Erith.

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14 TfL bus timetables changing in London this weekend

14 bus routes will be undergoing changes throughout the upcoming weekend in September across London.

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Bexleyheath club knifeman and Greggs thief in Bexley and Bromley courts

These cases were heard at Bromley and Bexley Magistrates’ Courts on Thursday, September 5, 2024.      

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Biggin Hill school closes as ransom demanded in major cyber attack

A Biggin Hill school has closed its doors as it tackles a major cyber-attack.

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Bromley drug dealer jailed after cash, cocaine and mobile phones found

A drug dealer from Bromley has been jailed after multiple phones, along with cash and drugs, were found by police.

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ANOTHER man shot with one dead in grim 42 hours across London

A grim 42 hours across London has seen a shocking three men shot with one of the victims left dead.

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Busy road in Hither Green to close for works at bridge

A busy road in Hither Green will close this weekend for Network Rail to perform bridge repairs.

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Delivery driver stabbed with boyfriend ‘trying to defend her’ at Dartford takeaway

A delivery driver and her boyfriend were reportedly those among three stabbed while picking up a takeaway order in Dartford.

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'Priceless’ World War One monument stolen from Crystal Palace Park

A priceless World War One monument has been stolen from Crystal Palace Park.

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Plans revised for nearly 200 new homes in pair of Kidbrooke tower blocks

Plans for nearly 200 new homes in a pair of tower blocks stretching up to 15 storeys tall in Greenwich have been revised.

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Condition update on man taken to hospital after crash in Welling

Police have issued a condition update on a man injured in a crash in Upper Wickham Lane, Welling.

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Identity of 15-year-old Elianne Andam’s killer revealed for first time

The identity of a teen who stabbed 15-year-old Elianne Andam to death in Croydon has been revealed.