Woolwich video captures terrorists charging at police

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12:07pm Friday 24th May 2013

A DRAMATIC video obtained by a national newspaper shows the moment two armed men in Woolwich charged at a policewoman.

Mourners gather at Woolwich church to pay tribute to Drummer Lee Rigby - Day 3 updates

Floral tributes have been left outside the barracks in Woolwich.

7:32am Friday 24th May 2013

MOURNERS have gathered to pay their respects to Drummer Lee Rigby who was killed in the brutal terrorist attack in Woolwich.

Woolwich attack: Book of condolence set up for Drummer Lee Rigby's family

Floral tributes have been left outside the barracks in Woolwich.

12:59pm Friday 24th May 2013

A BOOK of condolence for well-wishers to express support for the family of murdered soldier Drummer Lee Rigby has been set up in Woolwich today.

Greenwich police borough commander speaks after Woolwich Lee Rigby killing

Chief Superintendent Richard Wood

12:37pm Friday 24th May 2013

GREENWICH police's borough commander has said his officers are "working round the clock" after the Woolwich killing of Lee Rigby.

Police appeal for help in finding Bromley man who is insulin dependent diabetic

Seeniyan Sivasothy has been missing since Wednesday.

12:37pm Friday 24th May 2013

POLICE are appealing for help in finding a 70 year old man who is missing from his home in Bromley.

Paris Brown Kent youth police and crime commissioner appointment branded 'fiasco'

Paris Brown resigned as Kent's youth police and crime commissioner last month.

12:21pm Friday 24th May 2013

A PARLIAMENTARY report has branded as a "fiasco" the appointment of a Kent youth police and crime commissioner.

Pair bailed over 'Lee Rigby Woolwich tweets'

11:53am Friday 24th May 2013

FOLLOWING the Woolwich murder of soldier Lee Rigby, two men have been released on bail following their arrest for making alleged offensive comments on Twitter.

Two men in court over 'knife-wielding' incident in Sidcup town centre

11:34am Friday 24th May 2013

TWO men have appeared in court in connection with an alleged knife-wielding incident in Sidcup town centre.

UPDATE: Three women injured in Dartford pile-up

The crash scene, near to Fairfield Swimming Pool

11:00am Friday 24th May 2013

THREE women were injured in a crash between two cars and a van in Dartford yesterday afternoon. (May 23)

Erith teenager committed counterfeit fraud to pay dad's kidnap ransom

Scene of the crime: Twickenham stadium

10:51am Friday 24th May 2013

AN ERITH teenager replaced money with counterfeit notes while working at Twickenham stadium after his dad was kidnapped and held to ransom in Nigeria.

CCTV VIDEO: Gun-toting robbers terrorise Blackfen supermarket worker

Mother-of-two Pemawathie Rajapaksa was attacked by armed robbers

10:10am Friday 24th May 2013

THIS shocking CCTV footage captures the terrifying moment a female shopkeeper came under attack from gun and knife wielding robbers in Blackfen.

Queues on M25 approaching QE2 Bridge at Dartford

9:15am Friday 24th May 2013

MOTORISTS approaching the QE2 Bridge into Kent are facing delays this morning.

Greenwich Labour group boots out Woolwich councillor

Cllr Rajwant Sidhu

9:16am Friday 24th May 2013

A WOOLWICH councillor has been kicked out of the Greenwich Labour group following a report critical of his conduct, News Shopper can reveal.

Bexley Council reminds homeowners about benefit caps

8:09am Friday 24th May 2013

LETTERS are being sent to all benefit claimants in Bexley this week reminding them about upcoming changes to the system.

Bexley Police appealing for information point volunteers

8:07am Friday 24th May 2013

BEXLEY Police is appealing for volunteers to help run a number of new information points across the borough.

Help for Heroes website crashes following Drummer Lee Rigby murder in Woolwich

Drummer Lee Rigby

7:25am Friday 24th May 2013

CHARITY Help For Heroes has been swamped with donations, leading to its website crashing after Drummer Lee Rigby was murdered while wearing one of its tops.

Woolwich terror attack - four arrests following Lee Rigby soldier murder

Drummer Lee Rigby

7:27pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

DETECTIVES have arrested two more people today (May 23) following the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby in Woolwich.

Woolwich stands strong after soldier murder: Your messages of support for town

The people of Woolwich leave tributes to the town following the riots on August 8, 2011.

10:28am Thursday 23rd May 2013

NEWS Shopper is inviting you to post messages of support for Woolwich following the murder of a soldier in a suspected terrorist attack.

Woolwich attack videos: Footage of soldier murder crime scene

2:25pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

VIEW our gallery of videos related to the Woolwich terrorist attack in which a soldier was murdered in broad daylight.

Woolwich attack: Lee Rigby named as victim

7:28am Thursday 23rd May 2013

LATEST news and reaction after a soldier was murdered in a suspected terrorist attack in Woolwich.

Rail commuters to face delays as London Bridge undergoes revamp

5:22pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

RAIL commuters across south-east London and north Kent have been told to expect delays while London Bridge station undergoes a multi-million pound redevelopment.

Female motorcyclist killed in Forest Hill accident

5:07pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

A WOMAN has died in Forest Hill after her motorcyle collided with a lorry.

Bluewater car park death trial: Swanley accused driver 'could have been unconscious'

Dawn Chedd.

4:39pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

A SWANLEY woman accused of reversing over and killing a pensioner in a Bluewater car park could have been unconscious at the time, a court heard.

Lewisham fire cuts meeting sparks anger and call to value residents' lives

Lewisham councillors against cuts to Lewisham's firefighters and stations

3:46pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

A HEATED meeting into proposed fire station closures in Lewisham exploded with heckling, shouts and cries to value residents’ lives over cuts.

Swanley pedestrian killed by lorry on M25 named

Jamie Carter.

3:30pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

A PEDESTRIAN from Swanley killed after being hit by a lorry on the M25 has been named as 42-year-old Jamie Carter.

Lines reopen after Lewisham station disruption

2:44pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

ALL lines have reopened following a reported suspect package found at Lewisham station.

Bluewater car park death trial: Swanley 'killer' had an 'out of body experience'

Dawn Chedd.

1:59pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

THE Swanley woman accused of reversing over and killing a pensioner in a Bluewater car park had an "out of body experience", a court has heard.

Greenwich Genson Courtney killers jailed for 31 years

Drug dealer Genson Courtney was executed by his uncle David Pinto (Metropolitan Police/PA)

1:39pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

TWO men have been jailed for a minimum of 31 years after murdering Plumstead former gangster Dave Courtney's stepson in Greenwich.

Supper club hopes to reinvigorate Catford

Mama Wang's Chris O'Brien addresses diners. Picture by Daniel & Sarah Communication Ltd

1:24pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

A MARQUEE in Catford Broadway is the unlikely venue for a monthly pop-up restaurant.

Bexley beauty spot ruined by a 'council blunder'

Bexley Park Wood

1:38pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

A BEXLEY beauty spot has been ruined by a council blunder, says a “gobsmacked” resident.

Warming Cameron Diaz’s bath house after I'm dead? Fine by me: Editor's Eye comment

Is there no end to what can be recycled, or is the use of dead bodies taking things too far?

1:21pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

I WOULDN’T think twice about being used to heat a swimming pool after I’m dead. And, just for the record, I’d be equally pleased to be turned into a lamppost.

Lewisham scout leader and firefighter steals £4,390 from scout group

William Burtt leaving Bromley Magistrate's Court

10:48am Thursday 23rd May 2013

A FIREFIGHTER has walked away from court after stealing more than £4,000 from a Lewisham scout group.

Lee stabbing victim released from hospital

9:55am Thursday 23rd May 2013

A 35-YEAR-OLD man stabbed in Lee has been released from hospital, police say.

Nissan in safety recall on Micras

9:28am Thursday 23rd May 2013

MOTOR company Nissan is recalling thousands of cars in the UK due to a potential steering wheel problem.

Bromley police targeting crooks in Big Wing operation

8:30am Thursday 23rd May 2013

HUNDREDS of criminals will be targeted by the Metropolitan Police in a major day of visible coordinated activity across London today (May 23).

UPDATE: Honor Oak Park earlier signal failure causing Overground delays

7:53am Thursday 23rd May 2013

There are severe delays between Highbury & Islington and New Cross / Crystal Palace / West Croydon and Clapham Junction due to an earlier signal failure at Honor Oak Park.

Woolwich terrorist attack as it happened: Soldier dead and two suspects injured

Major incident in Woolwich. Picture: The Woolwich Community Page on Facebook

3:22pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

ONE person is dead and two seriously injured after a suspected terrorist incident in Woolwich. WARNING: Graphic content in pictures

Bluewater car park death trial: Swanley woman Dawn Chedd's car 'sounded like it was driven by boy racer'

Dawn Chedd.

2:16pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A PEOPLE carrier which reversed over and killed a pensioner in a Bluewater car park sounded like it was being driven by a "boy racer", a court heard.

Keith Richards welcomed back to Dartford Library - despite 'owing £3,000 in fines'

Dartford's Keith Richards

12:46pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

ROCK legend Keith Richards has today been welcomed back to Dartford Library – despite reportedly owing £3,000 in fines.

Petts Wood family faced £40,000 fine for having a noisy dog

Sonia Hocaoglu with her dog Tolia

1:40pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A FAMILY who faced a £40,000 fine for having a noisy dog are relieved their prosecution nightmare is over.

Two primary free schools to open in Bromley and Beckenham

The two primary free schools will create 120 reception places a year from September 2014.

12:48pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

TWO new primary free schools will open in Bromley and Beckenham next year.

Illegally working Gravesend ice cream man faces deportation

12:14pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

AN ICE cream man faces deportation after being detained by immigration officials in Gravesend.

Busy Bexley Village cafe given permission to expand upstairs

10:46am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A BUSY cafe in Bexley Village has been given permission by the council to provide additional seating upstairs.

Made in Chelsea's Jamie Laing talks to Vibe ahead of Bluewater signing

Made in Chelsea's Jamie Laing to sign copies of new book at Bluewater

10:09am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

MADE in Chelsea’s Jamie Laing is a busy man and has bags of energy, possibly fuelled by his love of sugary snacks.

Eltham day of fun at Well Hall Pleasaunce

9:49am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

ELTHAM's pleasaunce will hold a day full of entertainment nextweekend.

Bluewater set to expand by a fifth and create thousands of jobs - full reaction

Bluewater's West Village

9:40am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

PLANS to expand Bluewater by a fifth and create up to 2,300 jobs have been given the go-ahead - despite strong opposition from Gravesham Council.

Swanley woman Dawn Chedd on trial today charged with Bluewater car park death

Bluewater is welcoming a bumper load of post-Christmas sales shoppers.

9:21am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A SWANLEY woman is due to go on trial today accused of causing the death of a shopper at Bluewater.

Two people rushed to hospital following Swanley house fire

9:18am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

TWO people were rushed to hospital after a fire broke out in the airing cupboard of a Swanley home.

Food outlets in Bexley rated worst in Which? food hygiene investigation

Pizza Hut in Bexley Road, Erith.

8:31am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

FOOD outlets in parts of Bexley dominate a list of those with the worst hygiene standards across the country, according to a new investigation.

Chislehurst street fight death victim's parents want justice

Janet and Les Baker holding a picture of their son Paul

8:00am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

PARENTS of a man who died in a street fight six years ago are set to launch their own investigation so they can finally get justice.







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