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Woman dragged into dark alleyway in 'predatory' Lee sex attack, court hears

Houari El Hilali is on trial accused of dragging a young woman into an alleyway for a “predatory” sexual attack on Brandram Road.

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South east Londoners react to stockpiling advice - here's what to pack

The government has advised people to stock up on essentials in case of emergencies - but how is south east London preparing?

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Lewisham High Street to be hit with SEVEN months of overnight closures

Lewisham High Street is facing up to seven months of overnight closures.

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Major road through Bromley and Lewisham could see speed limit cut to 20mph

A21 through Bromley and Lewisham could have its speed limit slashed to 20mph.

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Mums protest outside south east London hospitals after 'heart breaking' admissions

Parents have staged demonstrations outside hospitals after it was revealed that thousands of children were taken to A&E with breathing difficulties.

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Lewisham teacher who thought she had covid diagnosed with rare chest cancer

A Lewisham teacher who thought her cough was Covid turned out to have rare stage-three chest cancer.

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Lewisham rapper says show ‘was amazing’ after double shooting outside O2 Academy

Lewisham rapper Catch, who was headlining an O2 Academy show, which had a shooting happen outside the venue has said her show “was amazing”.

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Sex offender who broke into sleeping woman's home later exposed himself in Bromley

Sex offender Frank Rawlings who previously entered a stranger's home with intent to sexually assault her has been convicted of exposing himself in Bromley.

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Person rushed to hospital after crash in Lewisham

A person has been rushed to hospital after a crash on Burnt Ash Hill in Lewisham.

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New Cross road rage driver mowed down cyclist who spat at him

A van driver who deliberately swerved into and ran over a cyclist on New Cross Road in Lewisham has been sentenced at Woolwich Crown Court.

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Southeastern services hit by delays after fallen tree blocks line in Lewisham

A fallen tree has caused rail disruption in south London.

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Midwife celebrates 50 years of caring for women, babies and families

Lewisham midwife Trish Dyter celebrates 50 years in the NHS, supporting families and improving maternity care through vaccination clinics and birth reviews.

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Man in his 40s taken to hospital in 'serious condition' after crash in Lewisham

Emergency services were called to Loampit Hill shortly after 9am on Sunday (October 18) after a crash involving a vehicle and cyclist.

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Two mystery winners yet to claim more than £6.1m in south east London

Two lottery tickets worth more than £6.1 million combined remain unclaimed in south east London.

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Emotional farewell to beloved 'Bob Shop' owners after serving Lee for 40 years

A family-run convenience store in Lee has been sold after its owners retired following around four decades of serving the local community, with residents turning out in their droves to say goodbye.

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Lotto ticket-holder urged to claim unclaimed £5.8m jackpot

National Lottery: mystery Lewisham winner urged to check unclaimed September 26 Lotto jackpot ticket worth £5.84m. Claim by March 25, 2027.

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Santander unveils refurbished Lewisham branch after major revamp

A refurbished Santander branch has officially reopened in Lewisham following a major investment programme.

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'Eating out should not be a risk', say parents of Sydenham girl after milkshake death

The parents of Mia Shay St Hilaire, 12, have called for major allergy safety reforms after an inquest found a nut-contaminated milkshake caused her death.

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South east London railway arch damaged after major fire

A railway arch in Bermondsey is damaged after a fire on Silwood Street.

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Four visions unveiled for revival of historic Grade II Lewisham building

A consultation has opened on four competing proposals to restore and revive a 19th century former swimming baths in Lewisham.