Peaches Geldof was tragically found dead at her home in Wrotham, at 1:35pm today; after reports were given concerning the welfare of a 25-year-old-woman. Kent Police said her death was 'sudden' and 'unexplained’. Peaches Honeyblossom Geldof,
A teenage boy was stabbed in the leg near Welling town centre yesterday afternoon. Police were called to Edmund Road off Bellegrove Road near the HSBC bank at around 3.45pm to reports a 16-year-old had been stabbed in the leg. The victim suffered
The British Museum is currently holding an exhibition on the Vikings called ‘Vikings life and legend’ and it is running from the 6th March – 22nd June 2014. It contains many interesting artefacts from jewellery to the remains of boats. A particularly
A car overturned in Welling yesterday afternoon, closing Bellegrove Road in both directions. Bexley police were called to the accident on the A207, near the junction with Eastcote Road, at 3.15pm. A vehicle had hit the central reservation and
Budding gardeners of Bromley are being encouraged to make their borough more colourful and fragrant. Gardening business Coolings has again teamed up with Bromley Council and waste service Veolia to open this year’s Bromley in Bloom. The 2014
Lewisham environmental campaigners say they are "shocked" more trees have being chopped down than planted in the last three years. It has been revealed Lewisham Council felled 398 trees between 2010 to 2013 compared to planting 139, following an
A Charlton killer who strangled a deaf man using a steam iron cord before stealing his iPad has been convicted of murder. Frenchman Soufiane Essabri, of Rathmore Road, stabbed and battered 30-year-old Latvian Andrejs Ivanovs during "an extraordinarily
Greenwich’s longest running community festival is launching a competition to design the cover of this year’s programme. Every year more than 5,000 people come along to the Plumstead Make Merry to enjoy a day packed with music, arts and activities
An Orpington woman is "beyond heartbroken" after she came home from work to find her house "totally ransacked". The woman, who does not want to be named, lives in Homefield Rise and said the incident happened on Saturday (April 5). She told
Cray’s five-season stay in the Ryman Premier League came to an end as a 4-0 home defeat to promotion-chasing Kingstonian confirmed relegation. The Wands had gone into the match unbeaten in three and on the back of two straight wins, but found Kingstonian
A teenage boy has been taken to hospital after a crash between a bus and a pedestrian in Rushey Green today (April 7). London Ambulance Service (LAS) sent one crew and a single responder in a car after being called to Rushey Green at the junction
Two inmates already serving life for murder have been sentenced to six more years each for threatening to kill a prison officer days after the murder of Fusilier Lee Rigby. Feroz Khan and Fuad Awale, both 26, were found guilty at the Old Bailey
A maritime-loving moggy went sightseeing and was discovered at Greenwich University's campus - 70 miles from home. The black and white 18-year-old, called Amy, disappeared from her Colchester home on March 18, before arriving at the university
Bromley council says it is urgently seeking a court injunction to stop Waste4Fuel illegally dumping waste on green belt land. A planning sub committee heard last Thursday (April 3) the Cornwall Drive recycling plant has been dumping rubbish more
A Bromley girl who suffered serious scarring as a toddler is in the running to become this year’s Miss England. Gym instructor Ashling Lauren, 21, said an accident with boiling water aged two left her shoulder, neck, and chest badly burned.
Bromley are now six points off leaders Eastleigh after Saturday’s 1-0 defeat at play-off rivals Havant & Waterlooville. In what has become a familiar tale just recently, it was again missed chances which cost the Hayes Lane club dear, especially in
Sikhs in Gravesend marked the start of New Year celebrations with a flag raising ceremony in the town centre. Prominent local figures in the Sikh community were joined by the Mayor of Gravesham, Councillor Derek Sales, and MP Adam Holloway for
Approval has been granted for three rundown Woolwich estates to be demolished and replaced with 1,615 homes. Greenwich Council's planning board has agreed plans for the Connaught, Morris Walk and the Maryon Road and Grove estates - dubbed the One
Welling United picked up a hard-earned point in Saturday’s draw at Alfreton Town. In doing so, the Wings made mathematically sure they are safe from relegation with five games to go, an outstanding achievement for Jamie Day and his players in their
A huge recruitment drive has been launched by an Orpington hospital that will see hundreds of new nursing jobs brought to the borough. The Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) in Farnborough Common has announced to News Shopper it is undergoing
An Eltham school has been branded outstanding in all areas - a huge step forward from its previous inspection two years ago. Ofsted praised Eltham Hill's leadership and teachers along with pupils' behaviour and achievement following their visit
Ian Holloway has hailed Millwall’s first half performance as “terrific” after his side earned a vital 2-1 victory at Nottingham Forest. The Lions went to the City Ground with only one win to their name in 13 games, but upset the proverbial apple cart
A man was cut out of a car following a crash on the A2 by Gravesend this morning (April 7). The incident happened at around 9am on section seven of the A2 London bound. Two fire engines from Kent Fire and Rescue (KF&RS) were sent and Kent
Shameless Swanley. Ever seen a mindless thug push a bespectacled, grey-haired, 25-stone man to the floor before kicking him ferociously in the head until he was senseless? Try an early evening in the Lullingstone Castle. Perhaps such barbaric acts
Despite Saturday’s loss to Reading, Jose Riga is hoping Charlton can use the performance to their advantage heading into Tuesday’s important clash against Yeovil. The Addicks were beaten 1-0 by the sixth-placed Royals at The Valley, with Danny Williams
Bags of "decorative stone" flew off a lorry by the A2 in Gravesend this morning (April 7). Around 100 bags of the stones were scattered as the driver went around the bend of a roundabout by the A227 and A2. The area has now been cleared but
A suspected vigilante incident in Swanley is being investigated by police following the release of a notorious murderer from prison. Minor damage was caused to the front door of a private family home in the town at around 9 pm on Friday night.
Millwall boss Ian Holloway has praised Alan Dunne after making the Lions stalwart skipper in Saturday’s 2-1 triumph at Nottingham Forest. Dunne wasn’t involved in the previous weekend’s 2-2 home draw against Blackburn but was given the armband at the
Charlton striker Simon Church admits the pressure is now on him and his team-mates to convert their chances when they come along. The Addicks remain the Championship’s lowest scorers and were beaten 1-0 at The Valley by Reading on Saturday without
A killer catfish has eaten around 70 of a Petts Wood couple's goldfish after slithering into their garden pond. The black bullhead - an American breed - also helped itself to the pond's entire population of newt and frog, before its feast was brought
Blackheath 27 Old Albanian 10 A three try burst in six minutes prior to the interval effectively sealed the outcome of this contest, and at the same time guaranteed Blackheath National League One rugby for another term. Despite dominating territory
As an ex-serviceman I like to think I am in charge of my life. Being in control of your money, fortune or health was drilled into me. That I was responsible for me. Likewise I was fortunate to have done many things one might consider challenges
Blackheath and Bromley athletes of all ages have been in action around the world over the last few days from America to Eastern Europe to Paddock Wood competing in track and field, road and cross country. In the United States, Jonathan Ilori leapt 15.41
London commuters lack common courtesy, according to a woman who pretended to be pregnant for a study testing people’s reactions. Georgina Kotjan, a student researcher at the University of Westminster, travelled around for 10 hours on the Tube and
A new Befriending Service is now available for people who live in Dartford and Gravesham. The aim of the Befriending Service is to help reduce the loneliness and isolation felt by many people, both at home and within their local communities.
