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First look inside 5 bedroom Crayford home up for sale at £540,000

Fox Estate Agents are delighted to present this unique and spacious five-bedroom detached property up for £540,000.

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A third of renters are facing a 35-year slog to get on the property ladder

A third of renters are saving £100 a month or less and face a 35-year slog to get on the property ladder – with the goalposts moving if house prices climb.

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Bill payers face a £221 bill hike if they fail to switch to a fixed energy tariff

Bill payers could face a £221 bill hike if they fail to switch to a fixed energy tariff in the next seven days.

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Person taken to hospital after multi-vehicle crash on A2 during rush hour

A person was taken to hospital following a multi-vehicle crash on the A2.

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Kent woman faces death penalty in Dubai for allegedly murdering British man

Brooke George, 23, from Gravesend, faces the death penalty in Dubai for allegedly murdering a British man. She claims self-defence; UK consular support ongoing.

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Bromley FC's League Two trophy begins borough-wide tour this weekend

The Bromley FC Community Trust, supported by JCB Kia Bromley, has announced the launch of its borough-wide Trophy Tour starting June 27.

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WATCH the tense moment heroic van driver gives armed police lift during chase in Kent

A van driver swept to the rescue as he gave armed police officers a lift during an on-foot chase in Thanet, Kent.

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Record-breaking June heatwave would be 'virtually impossible' in 1976, scientists say

The recent heatwave that has shattered records has intensified warnings about the pace and impact of climate change across Europe.

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The most oversubscribed Bexley primary schools revealed

The latest figures have revealed which Bexley schools were the most popular among families for the 2026-27 academic year.

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Pictures from the scene as multi-vehicle crash blocks traffic on M25

Traffic has been brought to a standstill near Dartford following a multi-vehicle crash.

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Five-bed HMO in Bexley could increase number of residents to EIGHT

An existing HMO in Bexleyheath could increase its number of residents to eight, but only if the council approves it.

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Fundraiser launched to help 'treasured' Bromley family farm after baby goats stolen

A fundraiser has been launched to support Christmas Tree Farm in Bromley after seven baby goats were stolen just days earlier.

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Teenagers accused of robberies, knife threats on trains travelling through Kent

Five teenagers have been arrested after allegedly threatening passengers with knives and robbing them on trains from Margate towards London.

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Dartford teen among several arrested after 'beach brawls' across Kent

A teenager from Dartford is one of several who have been arrested after beach brawls in Kent

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YouTube prankster denied bail as he's set to face Lewisham rape trial

LV General and his co-defendant pleaded not guilty to rape.

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Overnight A2 closures in Kent announced for weekend

London drivers heading towards Dover are being warned of overnight A2 closures this weekend and next week.

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Kent drug dealer busted with firearms, £12k cash and counterfeit notes

A Swanley drug dealer who hid firearms in his van and was later found with thousands of pounds in fake and real cash has been jailed for five years.

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Man wins Mini 50 years after his father won one in school raffle

Nigel Wood, from Orpington has won a new Mini in a competition almost 50 years after his father won a Mini.

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Drunk woman crashed into Sydenham Tesco just 48 hours after driving ban

A woman crashed into a Tesco Express store in Sydenham just 48 hours after she was slapped with a driving ban.

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Greenwich Council announce major plans for new cycling route - have your say

A host of improvements have been proposed for the Greenwich Park to Elverson Road walking route, including new crossings.