Loaded shotgun and stolen property found in one of biggest Met raids this year in Orpington
A loaded shotgun, a number of air weapons and stolen property have been found following an operation involving hundreds of
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Author: Charlie Stong
Police issue new appeal over rape in Kennington Gardens last year
Police investigating a rape in Lambeth continue to appeal for information to try and find the man responsible. A reconstruction
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Family of man shot dead in case of mistaken identity in West Norwood make emotional appeal to catch his killer – 10 years on
The family of a man who was gunned down in his home in a case of mistaken identity have made
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Man charged with murder of wife in Bexley
A man has been charged with the murder of his wife in Bexley. Leslie Winnister, 68, of Becketts Close, Bexley
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Police officer dismissed following misconduct hearing
A police officer has been dismissed without notice following a misconduct hearing. PC Laura Thorogood answered allegations that her conduct
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People threatened at bus stops by man with meat cleaver
Police are appealing for help to identify a man they need to speak with after several people were threatened with
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Children brighten up the lives of older people in Hammersmith with artwork
More than 100 children in Hammersmith have been lifting the spirits of local older people through the coronavirus lockdown, in an uplifting
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Artwork unveiled at railway stations in support of vulnerable people on Suicide Prevention Day
The UK’s largest rail franchise this week unveiled artwork at several stations on its network in support of people who
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Transport Secretary asked to intervene after Croydon council angers neighbouring Bromley with “grievously unfair” traffic scheme
By Lachlan Leeming, Local Democracy Reporter Transport secretary Grant Shapps has been called on to step in and personally resolve
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Swimming lessons to begin in Lambeth on Monday
Swimming lessons will start again in Lambeth this Monday following a five-month hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic. Better, the
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Foreign holidays partly blamed for rise in coronavirus cases in Westminster
By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter Many people returning from foreign holiday to their homes in Westminster are testing positive
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Community group welcomes likely ditching of plans to move Beckenham library and build homes on site
By Lachlan Leeming, Local Democracy Reporter A Beckenham residents’ group has praised the likely ditching of plans to relocate the area’s
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Boost to Lambeth residents seeking employment after job loss
People affected by redundancies and job losses due to the coronavirus crisis are being offered a route back to work.
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Plans to only collect rubbish in Greenwich once a fortnight – while extra bags will not be taken at all
By Lachlan Leeming, Local Democracy Reporter Major changes to bin collections being proposed by Greenwich council are set to be
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Charity supporting parents dealing with miscarriage teams up with Guy’s and St Thomas’
A charity which supports parents dealing with early pregnancy loss has launched at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust.
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Music promoter behind huge festivals such as Reading and Leeds plans event in Crystal Palace Park
By Lachlan Leeming, Local Democracy Reporter The music promoter giant behind such renowned festivals as Berlin’s Lollapalooza and Reading and Leeds
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Police tell inquest that black Lewisham man who died after being restrained by officers was not unwell enough to be sectioned
By Grainne Cuffe, Local Democracy Reporter Police said a black man who died after being restrained by officers in Lewisham was not unwell
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Police hunt thug who pushed 89-year-old man to ground in Lambeth, breaking his hip and leaving him unable to walk
Police investigating an assault which has left an 89-year-old man unable to walk have released an image of a man
Read MoreStep out and help raise cash for Croydon’s children’s oncology unit
Following the success of their Lloyd Park 5K fundraiser last year, The Chartwell Cancer Trust are back challenging Croydon to
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