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Boy arrested after victim robbed with pretend knife in Greenwich
A boy has been arrested after a victim was robbed of his jacket while threatened with a pretend knife in Greenwich. The victim and a friend were approached by a group of boys in Tunnel Avenue in Greenwich at around 4.50pm on Monday. One of
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Man charged with intending to 'injure or alarm' the Queen at Windsor Castle
A man has been charged with intending to injure or alarm the Queen under the Treason Act. The charge relates to an incident on Christmas Day last year, the Metropolitan Police say. On December 25, 2021, police were called
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Deptford estate families in limbo after being told they have a month to leave
Families on a South London estate have been left in limbo after they were suddenly told they had a month to leave. Residents of Reginald House in Deptford received letters from Lewisham Council in June telling them they had to move out of their
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Gary Lineker hits back at criticism over message to England Lionesses
Gary Lineker has hit back at criticism to his tweet congratulating the Lionesses following their Euro 2020 success. The BBC Match of the Day presenter posted a tweet following the England women’s triumph on Sunday. Gary tweeted: "Football is
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Wanted man arrested after drug search in Woolwich
A wanted man has been arrested during a drug search in Woolwich. Officers carried out a drugs search in Woolwich Town Centre yesterday morning (August 2). A wanted man, who walked straight past officers during the search, was arrested.
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More than £30,000 of cannabis found in south east London home
A man has been charged after a firearm and more than £30,000 were found during the search of a home in south east London. Police officers saw a man approach another who was sitting on a moped before they briefly spoke and an exchange took place
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Driver taken to hospital after crashing into house in Bexleyheath
A DRIVER has been taken to hospital after crashing into a driveway and house in Bexleyheath. The incident happened in Long Lane at 8.45am yesterday (August 1). Officers attended with London Fire Brigade and found a man injured. The
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Spotify announces major change to its platform but only for certain users
Spotify has announced a major change is coming to the platform, but only for certain users. This involves a new feature that lets listeners decide how they want to listen to their favourite playlists. READ MORE: Spotify Pie Chart: What is
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Archie Battersbee's treatment to end today after parents lose last-ditch appeal
Archie Battersbee’s treatment is set to be withdrawn this afternoon after the Court of Appeal rejected a last-minute bid to postpone the ending of his treatment. Archie’s care was due to end at 2pm at the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel on
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BP profits reach 14 year high as energy prices continue to soar
BP has revealed its second-quarter profits have more than trebled to a 14-year high as it has joined rival Shell in reaping the benefits of soaring oil and gas prices. The oil giant reported underlying replacement cost profits – its preferred measure
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Energy bills predicted to reach over £3000 as cost of living continues to soar
Households across Britain could see annual energy bills higher than £3600 this winter as the cost of living continues to increase. Energy consultant Cornwall Insight said a regular gas and electricity bill in England, Wales and Scotland could reach
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Morrisons launches 'carbon-neutral' eggs in 'first' for UK supermarket
Morrisons has launched a line of "planet-friendly" carbon-neutral eggs in its stores, which come from hens fed on insects reared on food waste. The supermarket said it is the first to launch a line of carbon-neutral eggs, which are the first product
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Save money on your Tesco shop with this brand new service
Tesco shoppers can save money with every shop for just £2.49 a month. The supermarket has unveiled a new money-saving tactic as we all try and cut down on our spending. Tesco has introduced new delivery schemes, starting from £2.49 per month
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ITV announces return of Big Brother for 2023
ITV has announced that the reality TV show Big Brother is set to return to UK television screen next year. It will be shown on ITV2 and ITV's streaming service ITVX from 2023 after a five year hiatus. The programme first started on Channel
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Warning to anybody hitting a UK beach over creature that makes 'grown men cry'
Brits heading to UK beaches this summer have been issued an urgent warning over a creature known to make “grown men cry”. Beach-goers are being urged to keep an eye out for the venomous weever fish. The sea creature hides in sand and is capable
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Serial robber who used walking stick to look like gun in south London jailed
A man who carried out a series of robberies at bookmakers in south London has been jailed for 10 years. Brett Mullan was sentenced at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Monday, August 1. The 50-year-old had previously pleaded guilty to five counts
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British Airways ‘suspends ticket sales' for short-haul Heathrow flights
British Airways has reportedly suspended ticket sales for short-haul flights from Heathrow for at least a week. Tens of thousands of flights have already been cancelled this summer as the industry struggles to cope with the demand for air travel
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Ukrainian refugee gives back to new Bromley community through volunteering
A Ukrainian mum forced to flee her country with young children is a regular volunteer at the Bromley foodbank that supported her family when they first arrived here. Kateryna Nechyporuk, 32, came to the UK on April 2 with her husband, two young
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Man slapped with hefty fine after driving carelessly in Lewisham
A man has been ordered to pay nearly £600 after he was caught carelessly driving in Lewisham. Fatjon Cekaj was caught driving a Peugeot van without due care and attention in Lewisham Way on January 20, 2022. The offence was proved in the absence
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Orpington couple who met through a News Shopper advert celebrate 45 years of marriage
Terry Mooney was a lonely singleton looking for love when he placed an advert in the Lonely Hearts column of the News Shopper paper in 1976. Although doubtful he would meet his match, 30-year-old Terry was approached by Joan - a woman who was soon