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De Montfort University campus in Leicester closes amid 'very serious incident'
De Montfort University campus in Leicester has been closed by police amid a "very serious incident”
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Woman dies after falling unwell in Upper Norwood
A woman has died after falling unwell in Upper Norwood.
Martin Lewis warning to workers on pension auto enrolment and why it is 'free money'
Millions of UK workers are missing out on 'free money' by opting out of pension auto enrolment, according to consumer expert Martin Lewis.
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'Very rare' Royal Mint Shakespeare £2 coin selling for more than £50 on eBay
A 'very rare' £2 coin has sold for 26 times its face value because of one subtle error.
Snooker legend and commentator John Virgo dies aged 79 as tributes paid
John Virgo, who has died aged 79, was known for his playing career in snooker as well as being a commentator for the sport on the BBC
These are the south east London nightclubs readers say they miss the most
South east London has said goodbye to some of its most beloved nightclubs.
Bromley dad who sent sexual messages to girl, 13, in prison again for TikTok activity
A Bromley dad who was jailed for sending filthy messages to a 13-year-old girl is now back behind bars after he was caught contacting teen girls on TikTok.
Bid to keep using Bexleyheath family home as eight-person HMO
An application has been made to keep using a family home in Bexleyheath as a house in multiple occupation (HMO) for up to eight people.
Thug who killed law student over a jacket attacks staff at Thamesmead prison
A man who killed a law student over a designer jacket has had his sentence extended for attacking prison officers.
Sidcup store temporarily closed after trading standards seize illicit tobacco
Bexley Council's Trading Standards Team have shut down a shop for illegally selling tobacco.
Two people in hospital after falling from height in Orpington
Two people have been taken to hospital in an unknown condition following an incident in Orpington.
Netflix to stop working on these TV boxes within weeks - are you affected?
BT has confirmed that Netflix will stop working on some of its TV boxes soon due to a planned update on the app.
Dad and son 'in a fury' during chase before Dartford crash that killed boy, 4
A dad and son were “in a fury” in a road chase before a crash in which a four-year-old boy died, a jury has been told.
Model's animal charity launches Valentine's virtual balloon race for cats
Celia Hammond Animal Trust launches a Valentine’s virtual balloon race fundraiser to support rescue cats at its London and East Sussex centres.
Orpington 'life coach' avoids prison for 'evil' child sex grooming
A former civil servant from Orpington who groomed who he believed to be a 14-year-old girl has avoided prison despite his "evil deeds".
Council tax to rise in Greenwich borough - where the money will go
Greenwich households are set to pay more council tax under new budget proposals, with the council planning the maximum rise allowed for 2026–27.
Dozens of firefighters and eight engines tackle fire at Crayford recycling centre
Dozens of firefighters tackled a large blaze at a recycling centre in Crayford.
Southeastern trains through Lewisham cancelled this first week of February
Several Southeastern trains will be cancelled or replaced by buses as we enter the first week of February.
Amazon Fire TV stick users urged to change one setting that can help reduce lag
If you want to reduce the lag on your TV when using an Amazon Fire TV stick, you should make a change to this setting
'Dodgy' Fire Stick users warned about dangers linked to illegal streaming devices
Those using 'dodgy' TV Fire Sticks/Boxes have been reminded of the dangers associated with using illegal streaming devices after a recent survey.