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Officer hit by glass bottle, four arrested after disorder erupts on Edgware Road
An officer was injured and four people were arrested after disorder broke out on Edgware Road following France's victory over Morocco at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Bromley-based football club signs two-time Ballon d'Or winner
Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas has joined London City Lionesses after leaving Barcelona following 14 years at the club.
Sidcup nursery marks 60th anniversary milestone
A Sidcup nursery has marked its 60th anniversary caring for children.
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Downham man harassed neighbours with repeated bogus 999 calls about fires
Brian Jones was convicted of harassment for repeatedly making false 999 calls reporting a fire.
Man in court over alleged American Bulldog attack at Eltham High Street shop
Abdul Jagun appeared in court over an alleged dog attack at a shop in Eltham High Street.
Police called to Woolwich nursery after 'man threatened to kill children'
A man is accused of threatening to kill children at Star Day Nursery in Woolwich.
Severe disruption planned on A2 this weekend as multiple closures scheduled
Drivers using the A2 are being warned of overnight road closures from Friday through Monday. Here's the full list.
Person rushed to hospital after air ambulance called to crash in Lee
Emergency services have taken a person to hospital following a crash in Lee.
Princess Royal's blood cancer care to move - but NHS to save £300k less than thought
A South London NHS trust predicts it will save nearly half the amount it originally thought by moving inpatient haematology cancer care from an Orpington hospital.
The Bexley station with the most train delays revealed
Falconwood has been named the worst-performing train station in Bexley, according to the newest data.
Keir Starmer hints at bank holiday if England win World Cup (Do you agree?)
Sir Keir Starmer has hinted that there could be a bank holiday in England if the national team win the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Long-abandoned Thamesmead pub could become Lidl supermarket
The former Princess Alice pub in Thamesmead has been sold to Lidl, raising hopes the long-vacant site will finally be redeveloped.
The 'superb' south east London school where children 'thrive in all aspects of life'
The headteacher of a Dulwich secondary school has praised its “incredibly proud” school community after an Ofsted inspection awarded the school two of the watchdog’s highest possible ratings.
Woolwich residents and businesses fear being 'kicked out' by major redevelopment
Residents and businesses in Woolwich say they are fearing for their future after their estates appeared in a development masterplan.
Lewisham to launch residents housing and debt support service - how can you get help?
Lewisham Council has taken a significant step towards creating a new borough-wide advice service designed to help residents dealing with issues such as housing insecurity, debt and the rising cost of living.
Person taken to hospital after 'loud bang' heard in Catford
A person was taken to hospital after people in Catford reported hearing a loud bang near Rushey Green.
Sidcup bar that hosted 'drug-fuelled poker game' gets to stay open due to new owner
New ownership has secured the future of a bar in Sidcup after reports of an all-night drug-fuelled poker game threatened to close it down.
Everything we know after early morning chemical scare at Beckenham leisure centre
An early morning chemical scare this morning after a leisure centre in Beckenham was evacuated – this is everything we know.
How £20m could transform a Bexley town's transport, schools and public spaces
A plan aims to tackle deprivation and inequality in Slade Green.
Aldi to rebrand as 'Baldi' for one day to help break Guinness World Record
Aldi will temporarily rebrand itself as 'Baldi' on Friday (July 10) in tribute to Pitbull’s headline show at BST Hyde Park.