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Prison ‘missed chances’ to spot TB before Peckham murderer’s death
A Peckham murderer died after prison and healthcare staff in Nottingham missed signs that he had tuberculosis (TB) prior to his death, an inquest found.
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John Healey resigns as Defence Secretary with 'great regret and reluctance'
Defence Secretary John Healey has resigned, he revealed on social media, through a letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Bexley residents organise protest against planned Go Ape development in Danson Park
Bexley residents are preparing to protest against plans to build a Go Ape attraction in Danson Park as a decision on the proposal is expected by Bexley Council.
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Orpington man caught with hundreds of child sex abuse images avoids prison
An Orpington man who had hundreds of child abuse images and videos has avoided jail.
Plans for flats on old tennis courts set for approval despite 'safety' concerns
Plans to build two blocks of flats on former tennis courts in Old Manor Way, Bexleyheath.
Lewisham carer stole £18,500 from dementia patient - and hid it in car boot
Care supervisor Fartun Ali, from Brockley, was sentenced for stealing from a 79-year-old Lewisham dementia patient.
Sections of the A2 to be closed this week
Several sections of the A2 will be closed overnight between June 10 and June 15 as maintenance works continue.
More than eight in 10 England fans think they will fail to win World Cup
More than eight in 10 England fans are going with their head rather than their heart – predicting the World Cup campaign will end in disappointment.
Drivers to expect hour long delays as Dartford Crossing closed in both directions
Drivers are being warned of huge delays after a police incident closed the QEII Bridge at Dartford Crossing.
Woman in her 50s found dead inside Catford home
A woman has been pronounced dead after police were called to welfare concerns in Catford.
Dartford man who sexually harassed and tried to kiss woman on train sentenced
A Dartford man who said his consistent sexual harassment to a woman was “just banter” has become the first to be sentenced under a new legislation.
South London men charged with attempted murder after stabbing
Two men have been charged with attempted murder after a triple stabbing in Barking.
'Extraordinary' - Bexley libraries mark 10 years of being community-led
Blackfen Library and Slade Green Library in Bexley transitioned from council-run services a decade ago and are now operated under a community-led model.
Drugged-up scaffolder in dangerous chase through Blackheath as metal flew off truck
Scaffolder Ronnie Raper received a suspended sentence for dangerous drug driving in Blackheath.
Grant will help London's homeless rebuild their lives in hospitality
A grant of £8,000 awarded by London Freemasons, has been given to Only A Pavement Away, a charity that works with people experiencing homelessness.
Police issue update on condition of woman injured in Orpington hit-and-run
Police have issued an update on the condition of a woman who was hit by a car in Orpington.
Fundraiser for 'kind' man who died after Sidcup assault raises more than £8,000
A GoFundMe launched in memory of a “kind” man who died after an assault near a Sidcup pub has raised more than £8,000.
How a £10,000 donation is helping keep a crucial London charity operational
A £10,000 donation has been awarded to London Search and Rescue (LonSAR) by London Freemasons, to go towards covering operational expenses.
Parents ‘gobsmacked’ after Erith nursery worker BIT their young son
Amanda Byrne was a manager at Little Stars Nursery, in Whitehall Lane, Erith, when she bit a child last year - the boy's parents have told News Shopper they are 'gobsmacked'.
Overcrowding concern as Thameslink to cut services through south London this summer
Thameslink train services through south east London are facing cuts this summer as part of timetable changes, sparking concern.