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  • 'No evidence' of wrong way drivers on 'deadly' Downham road

    Hundreds of people have warned a Downham road is dangerous because its one-way system is being consistently flouted - but Lewisham Council says there is no evidence. News Shopper reported in June how 300 residents had signed a petition calling

  • Bexley unemployment figures drop by half over four years

    The number of people claiming Job Seekers Allowance in Bexley has dropped by half over four years, figures show. James Brokenshire MP for Old Bexley and Sidcup has welcomed new official figures showing that the number of people claiming Job Seeker's

  • PICTURED: Waste4Fuel on fire for second time in two days

    Waste4Fuel’s mountain of rotting waste in St Paul’s Cray caught fire for the second time in two days this morning (September 18). Six fire engines and around 35 firefighters and officers from Plumstead, Lee Green, Eltham, Sidcup, Bromley and Addington

  • UPDATE: Woman charged over Mottingham stabbing

    A 39-year-old woman has appeared in court charged with stabbing a man in Mottingham. Police and ambulance crews were called out to a house in Beaconsfield Parade at around 3.25pm on September 16 following reports of a stabbing during a domestic

  • Bexley volunteers honoured for reading boost

    Bexley volunteers have been honoured at a special celebratory event at Crayford Library for their efforts at boosting reading. More than 50 people, aged 15 to 80, enjoyed a session from storyteller Kevin Graal at the library in Town Hall Square

  • Valley chief hints midweek Solly rest policy could end soon

    Chris Solly is edging closer to being available for selection for every Charlton game, according to head coach Bob Peeters. The full-back’s problems with a long-term knee injury have been well documented and Peeters made clear from the word go

  • Peeters happy to give Bulot more time to settle in

    Bob Peeters feels patience is still required before Frederic Bulot can show The Valley faithful exactly what he is capable of. The 23-year-old joined the Addicks on loan from Standard Liege in late August and made his debut as a 75th minute substitute

  • REVIEW: Merrell Annex GTX walking boots

    The best thing about owning walking boots is actually hunting down (light) mud and craggy rocks to stomp over and through while humming Nancy Sinatra’s These Boots Are Made For Walking. Perhaps that’s not what a serious hiker would do, but it’s

  • Organisers celebrate success of Bromley's Onam festival

    Organisers from the Indian Malayalee community are celebrating the success of Bromley’s Onam festival. Around 500 people attended the festival at the Civic Centre in Stockwell Close on Sunday (September 14). Onam is a harvest festival traditionally

  • Harriott discusses lack of starts with Charlton boss

    Callum Harriott has held talks with Bob Peeters this week to find out why he isn’t starting for Charlton. The 20-year-old midfielder has had to settle for a place on the bench in all Championship fixtures to date, although he was named in the starting

  • Striker boost for Addicks

    Star striker Igor Vetokele should be available to play against Rotherham on Saturday after suffering a late injury in Tuesday’s 1-1 draw with Wolves. Charlton’s goal machine was in obvious distress after an accidental late collision with visiting

  • Bus driver collapses onto Woolwich Street

    A bus driver pulled over and collapsed onto a Woolwich street yesterday. The driver, operating the number 486 bus to North Greenwich, reportedly stepped out of her cab and slumped to the ground on Baker Road. A witness said she was helped by

  • Wanted GBH man could be in Lewisham

    A 28-year-old imprisoned for GBH is wanted by police for breaching his licence - and could be in Lewisham. Last November, Leon Curtis was was released on licence having been imprisoned for GBH. But a recall to prison was issued as a result

  • Two horses injured by lorry in M25 crash

    Dartford drivers came to a standstill this morning (September 18) after two horses were hit by a lorry in Essex. Essex Police and Highways Agency were called to the M25 motorway near junction 31 at around 6.55am this about two horses on the edge

  • Plumstead breast cancer man in FA charity launch

    A Plumstead man who was diagnosed with breast cancer has visited Wembley to help launch a charity campaign. Doug Harper, 52, of Plum Lane, visited the national stadium with fellow breast cancer sufferer Sky presenter Jacquie Beltrao, to launch

  • WIN new ASUS Memo Pad 7 tablet

    The summer holidays are over and for many it is back to school or university after weeks of blissful relaxation. The reality of this may be rather overwhelming to some and many people will be in need of a distraction to lift their mood. So what

  • Welling parent fuming at twin monkey bar injuries

    A parent has been left fuming at a school for allowing children to use a brand new set of monkey bars, despite two kids falling and breaking bones within 20 minutes. Seven-year-old Frankie Finch broke his forearm in two places when he slipped and

  • WIN sat nav system from Garmin

    Can you remember life before the sat nav? When driving aided by a map would cause endless arguments? Having to pull over to read directions or even worse driving whilst reading a map? Well, neither can we! It seems our navigational skills aren’

  • Bell returns to Brands Hatch for Porsche festival

    Five-time Le Mans 24 Hours winner Derek Bell will be guest of honour when Porsche's illustrious history on road and track is celebrated at the all-new Brands Hatch festival of Porsche on Sunday. From some of the most distinctive road-going machines

  • Wands dismiss manager

    Cray Wanderers have confirmed boss Keith Bird has left the club by mutual consent and been replaced by joint caretaker managers Mike Paye and Gary Abbott. Paye had been assistant manager under Bird, while former player Abbott was his coach.

  • Golf: Meet Bromley's rising junior superstar

    Meet Megan Simmons. At just 13, she is one of Bromley’s rising golf stars and dreams of one day joining the England coaching squad. When she was just eight years old, a family friend took Megan to the Magpie Golf Centre in Bromley to try out a

  • Lewisham councillors reject 9 per cent pay hike

    Lewisham councillors unanimously rejected a nine per cent pay increase last night (September 17). As revealed by News Shopper last week, independent adviser for London Councils Sir Rodney Brookes had proposed increasing basic councillor allowances

  • Boxer all set for relaunch of career

    Lewisham boxer Junior Saeed is back in the ring after a five-year absence preparing for his return bout at the Camden Centre on October 10. And the super-bantamweight isn’t hiding his ambitions in the countdown to his comeback fight. “I’m going

  • Six injured in Bexley crash

    Six people were injured in a crash in Bexley this morning. The incident happened at around 6.30am on the A2 East Rochester Way near the Danson Interchange. A London Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: "We were called at 6.38am to a road traffic

  • Have you ever thought about becoming a foster carer?

    Due to the shortage of foster carers in Bromley, Safehouses have opened a new office in Orpington. They held an open day on September 8 which the local mayor attended. There are a great number of children who need the stability of a safe, caring

  • President of Malta to visit Deptford tomorrow

    The President of Malta will be coming to Deptford tomorrow to visit a food charity in preparation for the opening of Malta’s first food bank. Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca will visit food re-distribution charity FareShare, originally set up in 1994

  • 5 things to see and do in...Lee

    You’re in Lee with an hour or two, where should you go and what should you see? Vibe’s Jessy Parker Humphreys found out... A pint or two The Lord Northbrook is Lee residents’ watering hole of choice, and it’s easy to see why. Despite previously

  • Stat Chat: What happens when dogs go missing?

    Every day we pull some stats from a survey and say have a chat about the findings. Today: What to do with stray dogs. 29 per cent of dog owners lose their pet at least once during its lifetime. 64 per cent of owners do not know whose responsibility

  • Pet of the Day: Many faces of Nishka, the impressionist dog

    According to owner Maria, this Alaskan Malamute cross Japanese Akita called Nishka has a rather funny hobby. The fluffy 10-month-old from Bexleyheath likes to do impressions. Maria said: “Everyone loves her here in Bexleyheath, including my