Two men from Bromley, who drove from London to Mongolia in a Nissan Micra, have raised over £5,000 for charity. James Brooks, 20, from Chislehurst and Miles San, also 20, from Orpington, drove 10,000 miles in 40 days to raise money for the Invictus
Ready or Not, Ms. Lauryn Hill is heading for a very special intimate show at Greenwich's Brooklyn Bowl on September 28. The former Fugees star’s show will follow her run of UK tour dates which include two sold out shows at Brixton Academy and are
Andy Johnson says he can’t wait to start coaching Crystal Palace’s youngsters after rejoining the club he made his name at on a free transfer. Johnson was a prolific striker during his previous spell with the Eagles, becoming a full England international
Young musicians can get a little help pursuing a career thanks to a new award in memory of a promising guitarist. The Ed Renshaw Music Award has been set up to help young people in south east London reach their potential by giving to musicians
Award-winning magic stars are set to appear in Dartford for an evening of illusions, sleight of hand and death-defying stunts. Five of the world’s premier magicians will share the stage at The Orchard Theatre on September 21 in the Champions of
A 70-year-old man was taken to hospital after a crash between a motorcycle and a lorry in Lewisham this afternoon. A spokesman for the London Ambulance Service said: "We were called just after 4.30pm to reports of a collision involving a lorry
A man arrested on suspicion of GBH after a stabbing in Gravesend town centre was today (September 3) released without charge. Police were called to Queen Street on July 14, at around 1.30am, following reports of an assault. A man was taken
A group of museum lovers put together a fundraising tea party near the home of every Londoner's favourite walrus. The Friends of the Horniman got together 18 people for the bash, which raised around £200 for the Forest Hill venue. Gerry Tompkins
A ferocious tortoise is on the loose in Catford. Six-year-old Rex, also known as Tyrannotortoise, has been missing for 10 days after escaping from his enclosure where he was resting. Jason Cross, 43, of Braidwood Road said he painted an orange
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Striking car park workers could disrupt the upcoming Tall Ships Festival - as critics accuse the council of lavishing money on the event instead of its residents. The Unite union plans to take 17 car parking staff on strike for 48 hours this Friday
Three hairless puppies have been found abandoned in a car park in Biggin Hill. The pups, said to be in a "terrible state", were found this morning (September 3) in a box in the car park of Foal Farm Animal Rescue Centre in Jail Lane. The animal
It's not exactly Everest but there's an exhilarating view from the top of The O2. MARK CHANDLER joins a group of cancer campaigners for a trip across the Greenwich dome. Taking on Up at The O2 is more of a feat of imagination than bravery, despite
An elderly woman with Alzheimer’s missing from Beckenham has been found safe and well in Camden, Bromley police say. Joyce Howlett, 78, had been missing from her home since yesterday (September 2). Ms Howlett suffers from Alzheimer’s and police
Greenwich is set to star in a blockbuster movie that hits cinemas on Friday. Hollywood heavyweights Nicole Kidman, Colin Firth and Mark Strong all star in the hotly-anticipated Before I Go to Sleep. Moulin Rouge star Kidman was spotted in chilly
An 84-year-old Hither Green man will attempt to break a world record by cycling the greatest distance around an Olympic-sized velodrome track in one hour on Friday. Sidney Schuman, a retired maths teacher at Lewisham College, has been cycling since
Fashion students and designers have the chance to redesign one of theatre’s most iconic costumes. The Churchill Theatre is looking for budding fashionistas to design their own version of Joseph’s coat of many colours, inspired by the musical Joseph
Charlton, Millwall and Palace fans are being urged to get involved in this weekend’s Non-League Day by visiting local semi-pro teams during the international break. Non-League Day was launched in 2010 and aims to take advantage of the blank international
A parliamentary candidate whose father served in the Indian Army has today launched a campaign urging Greenwich Council to restore and update the borough’s war memorials. Complimenting councillor for Eltham Spencer Drury’s proposal is a petition
Nick Tandy and David Ashburn completed a dream return to the British GT Championship with victory in the two-hour race at Brands Hatch on Sunday. It came after a dramatic turn when long-term leader Phil Keen dropped down the order in the late stages
One of Bromley’s best loved painters is ready to launch her latest annual calendar of her favourite views across the borough. Watercolour artist, Edith Ransford, 89, has produced a calendar with paintings of popular Bromley views every year since
An arts festival will give a voice to older people, exploring stories and exploding stereotypes of the 10million people aged over 65 in the UK. Bold will run nationwide – in Bradford, Stockton on Tees and Deptford – from September 16 to 27 with
Another win at the weekend and things are looking rosy at the moment in SE16. It wasn't a very convincing win, even though we were 2-0 up at one point, but Blackpool were very poor and it was easy to see why they are struggling at the moment.
A 26-year-old Sydenham man has appeared in court charged with murdering a young dad who had just brought his baby boy home from nursery. Jordan Glasgow was arrested last Thursday, two days after Adrian Young was stabbed to death. Mr Young was
Police are appealing for help to find a woman with Alzheimer’s disease who is missing from her home in Beckenham. Joyce Howlett, 78, has been missing since September 2. Police in Bromley say she suffers from Alzheimer’s and may be confused.
A Deptford trader who sold sex pills made from seahorses for Viagra-style effects has been penalised by magistrates. Keen-eyed Detective Constable Louise Morris, of the Met's Wildlife Crime Unit, was walking through the Elephant and Castle Shopping
A leading campaigner from Bromley is to host the UK’s first ever conference for child abuse survivors. Christine Tuck, of Queensway in West Wickham, is leading the event, Life After Abuse, in central London on September 13 where three abuse survivors
Comedienne, Jo Brand will be joining nurses and fundraisers this month as they light the streets of Bexley with the flash of bunny ears at the third annual Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice Moonlit Walk. A 40-strong team of Hospice nurses
Is Woolwich Tesco the worst new building in Britain? Judges of a prize for the country's worst architecture seem to think so. The Woolwich Central project designed by architect Sheppard Robson was likened to a "1948 Berlin blockade" as it received
The UK’s fastest growing sport, footgolf, has arrived in Bromley. Hatty Collier visits a course in Downe to try out a hole new ball game. Footgolf blends two of the nation’s favourite pastimes, with players attempting to kick a normal sized football
Bexley is the perfect place to spend an hour or two. Vibe’s Sofia Sims picks five of the best things to see and do... Start your day off right Melucci’s, an Italian delicatessen, serves mouth-watering breakfasts, meals and coffees
Two Greenwich and Lewisham finalists in the Mayor of London’s Big Busk competition this weekend have cited Michael Jackson as their muse. Sophie DeBattista from Charlton and Pareace Laranza from Grove Park will be competing on Sunday for prizes
If there is someone you want to express your gratitude to, whether they donated a kidney or opened a door for you, we want to hear about it. Here’s who readers are thanking this week: Thank you so much to Ashmore Veterinary Surgery, Helen and
Vibe's picks of what's on this week in north Kent and south east London. Dawn French’s 30 Million Minutes at The Churchill Theatre, Bromley, on Tuesday to Saturday (September 9 to 13) The funny woman brings her debut one woman tour to
A Thamesmead recycling scheme has been shortlisted to receive a national grant. Thamesmead Furniture Recycle is in the running for the Lloyds Bank Community Fund 2014 in Thamesmead. By encouraging the public to vote, Thamesmead Furniture Recycle
Old Bexley Flower Arranging Society are holding a quiz to raise club funds on Friday 10th October 2014 at Hurst Community Centre, Hurst Road, Sidcup DA5 3LH. Please take your seats at 7.30pm for a 7.45pm start. Tables of up to 8. £5 per head, bring
Today’s Pet of the Day is gentle German shepherd dog Phoenix. The pup, who is approaching his first birthday, was nominated by Lucy Harford from Greenwich. Phoenix likes chasing squirrels and tennis balls, but dislikes being hosed down after
