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Police unable to find on-the-run rapist who kidnapped stranger
Lewisham sexual predator Jonas Amogbokpa is still on the run after absconding from court.
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Detached Belvedere home could be turned into HMO for TEN
A detached home in Belvedere could be converted into a ten-bedroom HMO, but only if Bexley Council approves it.
Peckham drug-dealer who stamped mum-of-two to death jailed for life
A cannabis-user who attacked a mum-of-two by stamping on her head after his car overturned near a hospital has been sentenced to life in prison.
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Bexleyheath driver admits killing two women who stopped to help on motorway
Bilal Tahir admits causing deaths of Dr Habiba Hajallie and Lisa Webber in M20 Kent crash. Old Bailey plea to dangerous driving; sentencing in May.
‘Depraved’ south east London thug attacked man near station with plank of wood
A south east London thug who knocked out a man with a plank of wood and assaulted two police officers has been sentenced to jail.
Married at First Sight star Mel Schilling dies aged 54 as tributes paid
Married at First Sight star Mel Schilling has died at the age of 54, following a terminal cancer diagnosis
Brother's tribute to ‘hero’ Kent Police officer who died ‘trying to save others’
The brother of a Kent Police officer who died after a crash while responding to an emergency call has paid tribute to his “hero”.
Kent meningitis outbreak sees drop in cases after further lab tests
The number of cases linked to the meningitis outbreak in Kent has dropped after further lab tests ruled out some suspected infections.
Girl, 15, sexually assaulted by man wearing ski mask in south east London
A 15-year-old girl has been sexually assaulted by a man wearing a ski mask in south east London.
What we know about the HUGE Lewisham Shopping Centre redevelopment plan
Lewisham Shopping Centre could see a huge transformation with more than 1,700 homes, so here’s everything we know about the plans.
The two London stations less than a minute's walk from each other
Catford and Catford Bridge stations in south east London are just 93 metres apart, making them the closest stations in the UK despite not being directly connected.
£20m surgical centre is 'new jewel in the crown'
Lewisham Surgical Centre, a state-of-the-art facility at University Hospital Lewisham is transforming treatment for ear, nose and throat patients.
Eltham man who attacked the same woman seven times is held in prison
Jordan Tattan, from Eltham, admitted assaulting a woman seven times.
Blackheath station car park 45-home plan hit with more than a THOUSAND objections
More than 1,200 objections have been submitted over plans to build homes on Blackheath station car park.
MP welcomes Thamesmead new town plans for up to 15,000 new homes
Erith and Thamesmead MP Abena Oppong-Asare has welcomed government plans to build up to 15,000 new riverside homes in Thamesmead.
Dartford and Bexley trains cancelled or replaced by buses this week
Several Southeastern trains will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this week.
Repeat shoplifter jailed after targeting Lewisham BP garage
A repeat shoplifter who targeted the same Lewisham store multiple times has been jailed after being caught by Metropolitan Police officers.
Kabamba strike sends Bromley five points clear after hard‑fought win
Bromley extended their unbeaten league run to 21 games with a 1–0 win over Colchester United at the CopperJax Community Stadium.
'We swapped our beds for sleeping bags for charity - here's how it went'
After fundraising for a leading youth homelessness charity, we traded our beds for sleeping bags and a night on the floor.
Woman rushed to hospital after crash on busy road in Woolwich
A woman has been rushed to hospital after a crash in Woolwich.