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Holiday lodges planned on green belt land bordering Bromley and Kent
Developers are seeking approval from Bromley Council to build ten new holiday lodges on green belt land in Westerham.
Moorland blackbird makes surprise stop in a south London cemetery
Eric Brown recounts the surprise sighting of a rare ring ouzel in a south London cemetery, highlighting migration wonders and why graveyards attract birds.
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Camberwell man charged with attempted murder after Golders Green stabbings
A man from Camberwell has been charged after two people were stabbed in Golders Green this week.
Eight-bed HMO in Welling could take in TEN residents
A house in Welling could be allowed to accommodate up to ten people under new plans submitted to Bexley Council.
Drink driver caught behind wheel of van at Erith McDonald’s
Frankie Day was caught behind the wheel of a van in a McDonald’s in Erith.
Homes across Bexley warned of bin day changes over early May bank holiday
Bexley residents are being reminded to check their bin collection days as temporary changes come into force during the early May Bank Holiday week.
The Bexleyheath dressmaker who turned her living room into a bridal business
A Bexley-born dressmaker who once welcomed brides into her family home is now celebrating more than 30 years in the industry.
RSPCA labels today 'historic day for pet ownership' as a new law comes into force
The RSPCA has labelled today (May 1) a “historic day for pet ownership” as a new law comes into force.
UK's current terror threat level raised to 'severe' meaning 'attack is highly likely'
Reports have emerged suggesting that the UK's current threat level has increased from substantial to severe.
ELEVEN Greenwich schools to be affected as teaching assistants go on strike tomorrow
Thousands of school children across Greenwich could be affected as teaching assistants from 11 schools go on strike tomorrow.
Kidbrooke 70mph police chase ends when driver crashes his dad's car
Salman Aljerrari has been jailed after he reached speeds of more than 70mph in Kidbrooke during a police chase.
Boy, 16, missing from Bromley last seen eight days ago
A 16-year-old boy who was last seen in Bromley has been missing for eight days, police have said.
Reform projected to make big gains at Bexley local elections next week
No party is predicted to win a majority at the Bexley local elections next week, new polling data suggests, but Reform are forecast to gain lots of seats.
Spandau Ballet singer Ross Davidson sentenced to 14 years for rape and sexual assault
Ross Davidson has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after being found guilty of a series of rapes and sexual assaults against six different women.
A THOUSAND student and co-living homes could be built near the O2 Arena
More than 1,000 student and co-living homes could be built on the Greenwich Peninsula near the O2 Arena, planning documents have revealed.
‘Suspect in south east London named’ in Golders Green terror double stabbing
A suspect after a double stabbing in Golders Green has been named, according to national media.
Nearly half of joggers reckon their run doesn't count unless they’ve tracked it
Nearly half of joggers reckon their run 'doesn't count’ unless they’ve tracked it on their fitness device, according to research.
Asylum seeker jailed for raping girl, 16, after giving her BuzzBallz in Denmark Hill
An asylum seeker who “just did not care” that a 16-year-old girl did not want to have sex with him has been detained for seven years for rape.
Thamesmead ‘second uncle’ says goodbye as family-run shop closes after 55 years
Thamesmead shop owner Eptar Deol, known as Tari, is retiring after more than five decades serving the community.