A driver who led police on a high speed chase through Bexley after taking off while officers were giving him a speeding ticket has been hit with a ban. Thomas Sales, 27, was caught doing 51mph in a 40mph zone in his Vauxhall Astra in North Cray
A man who stole a police car on a night out in Crayford has been jailed for 10 weeks. Ricky Stevens, 25, jumped in the Ford Focus and drove up to 100m down Iron Mill Lane while two female police offers were struggling to deal with his rowdy brother
Squashed rats and a pigeon infestation have been the result of fly-tipping in a residential area in Ladywell. Toilets, sofas and mattresses have been dumped at a huge site on Mercy Road and another on Ladywell Road. The two dumps are in close
Once described on TV as having one of the 'worst jobs in Britain', Sevenoaks District Council's 'pest buster', Mark Evans, gave FIONA SIMPSON the opportunity to experience a day in the life of a pest control officer. The idea of facing rats
A Catford man has avoided jail time after sexually assaulting a sleeping woman on board a late-night train in West Wickham. Ian Harrison, 53, of Jutland Road, was sentenced yesterday (July 30) at Blackfriars Crown Court, after pleading guilty at
Exciting news this week is that Bromley and Lewisham could be set to get on the Tube...in 26 years. Boris Johnson’s London Infrastructure Plan 2050 suggests the Bakerloo line, which currently ends at Elephant and Castle could continue down through
A Bromley care group has launched a new support guide for the borough. This month Carers Bromley published its ‘Directory of Services’, which provides information for those with the added responsibility of looking after a vulnerable person.
Over 30,000 people in Bromley – around 10 per cent of the borough’s population – are living in poverty among the worst in England, according to figures. The statistics were presented by the Community Care Protection Group (CCPG) at a full council
Lewisham film-lovers no will no longer have to leave the borough to see their favourite Hollywood stars come autumn as a group of residents have joined forces to create a Deptford cinema. Until now, Lewisham was one of only two London boroughs
A cyclist claims a HGV driver almost killed him when he was driving through the centre of Bromley, in a clash that went on for minutes. The incident, which happened at 2pm on June 22, began in Tweedy Road between Bromley North station and the
Ever had a great idea you have wanted to turn into a business? This video with some of the nation’s top entrepreneurs will help. Running your own company can be a hard slog with rewards that take years to materialise, if they ever do. To find
Two former bouncers who were involved in a "sickening" attack in Gravesend have had their sentences increase. Denis Thompson, 36, of Malyons Road, Lewisham, was previously jailed for six years for grievous bodily harm with intent but will now serve
Have you ever watched a cooking show and thought ‘glad I’m not washing up after that’? Well spare a thought for Iva Vcelak. Iva is one of the heroes behind the scenes on the Great British Bake Off, which returns at 8pm on Wednesday (August 6) on
There’s no better way to spend a Saturday or Sunday morning than meeting friends and indulging in a delicious spread. Brunch - it sits neatly between breakfast and lunch and is fast becoming a popular mealtime. Tabasco Pepper Sauce, the iconic
Bromley singer Pixie Lott says her new album felt like a gamble, because she has moved away from pop and dance tunes. The 23-year-old singer, who grew up in Petts Wood and Bickley, is releasing her self-titled third album on Monday (August 4),
While sipping a cocktail by the beach goes some way to relieving the stress that was packing, wouldn’t it be better if you didn’t spend the night before your trip desperately stuffing a suitcase? The summer holiday season is well underway and a
Have you spotted any amusing signs or notices such as this gem from Greenwich Council? This ‘No dumpimg’ sign was spotted and snapped by a reader who found it confusing. It’s not surprising really because we have no idea what ‘dumpimg’ is.
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 very much to the person who handed my dropped
Two men were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply after a drugs bust in Orpington. Police in Bromley have seized a large quantity of cannabis following a raid at an address in Saltwood Close on Friday (July 25). Officers
What’s the view out of the nearest window to you right now? Just for fun, we’d love to see a photo of it. Following on from favourite coffee cups and the weekend that was, we’d like to set you a new quick picture assignment. Rather than take
Even at 25, Bilari can still catch birds from the sky. He is Battersea’s Dogs and Cats Home’s oldest surviving rehomed cat, but you wouldn’t know it – he still loves playing hockey, hunting and keeping neighbouring cats off his land. Owner
Millwall fans v Charlton fans will be playing a charity football match on August 3rd 2014 at Cray Valley FC in support of Cancer research and Lee Rigby Foundation. KO @2pm Based on information supplied by .
