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Kent woman with rare disease that causes skin cancers set for mega challenge
Two friends from Kent are taking on the charity fundraiser of a lifetime as they prepare to skydive to raise money for the hospital that has cared for one of them since she was a teenager.
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Jude Law joins celebrities against Blackheath Station car park redevelopment plans
Hundreds of residents and business owners have objected to plans to redevelop Blackheath Station’s car park for housing as they argue the proposals are too large for the area.
Drivers warned of weekend long road closure at A2 Darenth Interchange
Drivers are being warned of a weekend closure on the A2 at the Darenth Interchange next month.
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Beckenham Italian restaurant to appeal neighbour complaints over new licence
A Beckenham restaurant has been refused a new premises licence after neighbours complained of sleep deprivation caused by loud music coming from the venue.
Fight for change after Orpington traveller dies from spiked alcohol in Laos
It’s been nine months since Bethany Clarke and her lifelong friend Simone White were inseparable - best friends since childhood, both from Orpington, both full of dreams.
Nathan Jones insists Charlton Athletic must bolster defensive ranks
Nathan Jones has insisted that his Charlton Athletic side need defensive reinforcements ahead of Monday’s transfer deadline.
Nathan Jones slams youthful Addicks side as Charlton Athletic exit Carabao Cup
Charlton Athletic boss Nathan Jones slammed his youthful side after their 3-1 defeat in the Carabao Cup second round away to Cambridge United.
Emergency alert to be sent out to phones next week- What you need to know
An emergency alert test will be sent out to phones in the UK next week, here's what you need to know.
The major A road closures affecting Kent this week
A2 closures and major roadworks are scheduled across Kent this week, with multiple overnight shutdowns planned on the A2, A21, and A282. The planned maintenance, overseen by National Highways, aims to improve road safety and infrastructure. Drivers in Kent and surrounding areas should prepare for po...
Four people stabbed in total during Notting Hill Carnival 2025
Four people have been stabbed at Notting Hill Carnival 2025, including one person allegedly stabbed five times with a machete.
Homeless man admits to murdering woman after she took him in west London flat
A homeless man accused of battering a woman to death with a mallet days after she took him in has pleaded guilty to her murder.
Rapist south London nurse worked for a year while under investigation
South Norwood rapist nurse John Iwuh was able to work for more than a year while he was under investigation.
Elderly man found dead inside Lewisham home named and pictured for first time
An 87-year-old man who was found dead inside a property in Lewisham has been named and pictured for the first time.
Men jailed for plot to sell pet food meat to unsuspecting south east London shoppers
Two men have been jailed for their roles in a conspiracy to sell meat meant to be used in pet food to unsuspecting shoppers.
Crystal Palace near agreement with Arsenal for Dan Casey
Crystal Palace are close to agreeing a compensation package with fellow London side Arsenal for highly rated attacker Dan Casey.
Woman groped by man who masturbated in front of kids at Eltham play area
A woman was sexually assaulted by a man who had been masturbating in front of children at Horn Park in Eltham.
Group ‘checked over by paramedics’ at scene of man's death in Bexleyheath
A group of people were checked over by paramedics at the scene of a man's death in Bexleyheath, it has been revealed.
Bromley, Bexley, and Dartford Southeastern trains affected this final week of August
Several Southeastern trains will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this last week of August.
Murder charge after elderly man dies from 'compression to neck' in Lewisham home
A man has been charged with murder after an elderly man was found dead in Lewisham.
Man, 87, found dead inside property in Lewisham
An 87-year-old man has been found dead inside a property in Lewisham.