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Shortlands Station

Shortlands railway station flasher sentenced to unpaid work

Recovered fragments are carefully examined by the archaeological team as the excavation reveals more evidence.

Recovered fragments are carefully examined by the archaeological team as the excavation reveals more evidence.

In pictures: WW2 'flying bomb' discovered during rare Kent archaeological dig

LIVE as M25 car fire leaves queueing traffic and closures near South East London

LIVE as M25 car fire leaves queueing traffic and closures near South East London

LIVE as M25 car fire leaves queueing traffic and closures near south east London

Former PC David Wager was found to have abused his position as a police constable to pursue a sexual and emotional relationship with a woman he met during the course of his duties

Former PC David Wager was found to have abused his position as a police constable to pursue a sexual and emotional relationship with a woman he met during the course of his duties

Predatory Bexleyheath cop 'put hand down victim's bra and sexually assaulted her'

Overnight A2 closures planned as roadworks affect key junctions this week

Overnight A2 closures planned as roadworks affect key junctions this week

A2 drivers warned of road closures and disruption this week in South east London

A power cut is affecting traffic on the A25

A power cut is affecting traffic on the A25

RECAP - traffic updates as power cut leads to traffic signal failure in Kent

News

Warning as second burst pipe near Oxleas Wood leaves SE6 homes without water

The most Googled questions about each south east London borough answered

The Furze Wren remains a popular meeting place in the heart of Bexleyheath

The Furze Wren remains a popular meeting place in the heart of Bexleyheath

Bexleyheath Wetherspoons pub set to reopen after £460k renovation

Blackwall and Silvertown tunnel tolls rise as TfL confirms September price increase

Blackwall and Silvertown tunnel tolls rise as TfL confirms September price increase

Blackwall Tunnel

Blackwall and Silvertown tunnel charges are going up – see the new prices

Southeastern trains will be cancelled this week

Southeastern trains will be cancelled this week

The Bromley trains affected by works this first week of August

The robbery took place on Rushey Green

The robbery took place on Rushey Green

Knife recovered and pair arrested after 'robbery' and chase in south east London

Michelle Ryan has discussed a new project ahead of her exit on EastEnders later in 2026

Michelle Ryan has discussed a new project ahead of her exit on EastEnders later in 2026

EastEnders star confirms new project ahead of upcoming exit later in the year

Domino's has launched new wacky ice cream flavour

More than half of adults class maintaining friendships as a ‘second job'

Three quarters of motorists would rather take the scenic route than the fastest

Eight in 10 young Brits swap boozy nights out for healthy socials

Historic photo of Bromley High Street in 2014

Historic photo of Bromley High Street in 2014

Planning and development

The south east London borough ranked among UK’s ‘riskiest’ places to buy a home

Liam Carroll

Liam Carroll

Jailed in July: Schizophrenic drug boss, luxury car thief & twisted loan shark

Have you visited The Old Nun's Head?

Have you visited The Old Nun's Head?

This 'excellent' South East London pub has been named among the UK's best

The Orchard Theatre in Dartford will officially reopen on December 12, 2026.

The Orchard Theatre in Dartford will officially reopen on December 12, 2026.

Three Kent towns named among UK's fastest-rising hidden gems for train travellers

Tankerton Beach, Whitstable

Tankerton Beach, Whitstable

Cultural attractions

From beaches to historic towns – five Kent day trips from south east London by coach

Around 70 firefighters responded to the incident on Newlands Park

Around 70 firefighters responded to the incident on Newlands Park

London Fire Brigade

Pictures capture major emergency response after fire breaks out in Sydenham

LIVE as 70 firefighters tackle blaze at shop with flats above in Sydenham

LIVE as 70 firefighters tackle blaze at shop with flats above in Sydenham

London Fire Brigade

70 firefighters tackle blaze at shop with flats above in Sydenham

Sport

Ekansh Singh was in the wickets against the Outlaws.

Kent win thriller against the Outlaws at Beckenham

George Evans played four times for Bromley last season, scoring one goal in a 1:1 draw away at Barnet.

George Evans played four times for Bromley last season, scoring one goal in a 1:1 draw away at Barnet.

'We're here to prove everyone wrong' - George Evans on whether Bromley can compete

Michael Cox with bat in hand ready to try the cricket cages at Gravity MAX Stratford

Michael Cox with bat in hand ready to try the cricket cages at Gravity MAX Stratford

'Howzat?! Well very good actually' - I tried out gaming venue's new cricket cages

Hayes Lane under the lights in pre-season

Hayes Lane under the lights in pre-season

Seventh Heaven For QPR as Bromley Left Without Answers

Bromley manager Andy Woodman

Bromley manager Andy Woodman

Archer and Servais shine as Bromley hold Millwall In pre‑season stalemate

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National Sport

Jordan Henderson has joined Chelsea on a two-year deal (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Jordan Henderson has joined Chelsea on a two-year deal (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Jordan Henderson joins Chelsea after Brentford exit

Detail of a saddle cloth with the Jockey Club branding during day two of The Open at Cheltenham racecourse, Cheltenham.

Detail of a saddle cloth with the Jockey Club branding during day two of The Open at Cheltenham racecourse, Cheltenham.

Jockey Club to quit Racecourse Association at the end of the year

European nations including England and Wales have withdrawn their support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino, pictured (Sam Corum/PA)

European nations including England and Wales have withdrawn their support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino, pictured (Sam Corum/PA)

FIFA chief loses support of English and Welsh FAs as UEFA ponders legal action

Colin Keane and Ger Lyons teamed up win with Livenka at Naas (Brian Lawless/PA)

Colin Keane and Ger Lyons teamed up win with Livenka at Naas (Brian Lawless/PA)

Livenka makes class count to land valuable Naas prize

Mauricio Pochettino has committed himself to another World Cup cycle with the United States (John Walton/PA)

Mauricio Pochettino has committed himself to another World Cup cycle with the United States (John Walton/PA)

Mauricio Pochettino agrees new four-year deal as United States coach

Fallen Angel is in line to return at Haydock (Joe Giddens/PA)

Fallen Angel is in line to return at Haydock (Joe Giddens/PA)

Burke hoping to run Fallen Angel and Convergent at Haydock

Dr Rascal (left) winning the Vintage Stakes (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Dr Rascal (left) winning the Vintage Stakes (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Cole has sights on the Curragh with Goodwood winner Dr Rascal

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Food & drink

The Furze Wren remains a popular meeting place in the heart of Bexleyheath

Bexleyheath Wetherspoons pub set to reopen after £460k renovation

Domino's has launched new wacky ice cream flavour

Le Délice was previously named Lewisham's best cafe in 2025.

Le Délice was previously named Lewisham's best cafe in 2025.

'I couldn't find French cakes in Lewisham – so I opened my own award-winning café'

The Rosie Lee Cafe & Deli on Homesdale Road is a go-to for breakfast and brunch fans

The Rosie Lee Cafe & Deli on Homesdale Road is a go-to for breakfast and brunch fans

Five independent Bromley cafes with 4.5+ ratings people swear by

At just £24.99, the Lakeland Mini Digital Ice Cream Maker 0.5L is a budget-friendly option

At just £24.99, the Lakeland Mini Digital Ice Cream Maker 0.5L is a budget-friendly option

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Best ice cream makers available at Lakeland start under £25

London News

The Deputy Mayor was able to celebrate with the children a couple of days later after the journey to Iceland concluded

Orpington primary pupils with SEN complete 'once in a lifetime trip' to Iceland

The £490k home up for sale with Fox Estate

The £490k home up for sale with Fox Estate

'Stylish' home in Hawley up for sale for just under £500k

Holiday traffic on the M25

Holiday traffic on the M25

LIVE updates as car crashes, holiday traffic causing major delays on M25

LIVE updates lane closed after vehicle crashes down embankment on M25

LIVE updates lane closed after vehicle crashes down embankment on M25

RECAP as lane closed after lorry crashes down embankment on M25

LIVE updates as emergency road repairs causes headaches for M25 drivers

LIVE updates as emergency road repairs causes headaches for M25 drivers

Dartford Crossing

RECAP as emergency road repairs on M25 causes eight MILES of delays

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London Calling

Ronnie Scott's first opened in 1959 in a basement in Gerrard Street Soho and moved to its current location in Frith Street in 1965.

The world famous London jazz club that started in a humble Soho cellar

I got a selfie with Moana at The Park Lane Hilton for a delicious Moana and Disney themed afternoon tea.

I got a selfie with Moana at The Park Lane Hilton for a delicious Moana and Disney themed afternoon tea.

We tried a Moana afternoon tea and the Disney themed cakes were welcome

I stayed at the Four Seasons Tower Bridge Heritage Suite and tried out the new Copper’s Cut restaurant - it was a delight

I stayed at the Four Seasons Tower Bridge Heritage Suite and tried out the new Copper’s Cut restaurant - it was a delight

Four Seasons Hotel

‘London’s serene and luxurious hotel, spa and steakhouse - I felt like royalty’

Fulham Pier Hotel was described as an ‘urban resort’ - and it definitely felt like it

Fulham Pier Hotel was described as an ‘urban resort’ - and it definitely felt like it

‘I stayed at London’s new urban resort hotel next door to a major football stadium’

Salon de Chine main restaurant

Salon de Chine main restaurant

The Chinese restaurant in Mayfair that's an experience and turns into a club

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Nigel Farage said Reform’s proposals would save lives (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Nigel Farage said Reform’s proposals would save lives (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Channel military operation to stop migrant boats would be legal, Reform insists

Scottish para-athlete Melanie Woods won two gold medals in the wheelchair racing at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games (Ryan McDougall/PA)

Scottish para-athlete Melanie Woods won two gold medals in the wheelchair racing at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games (Ryan McDougall/PA)

Para-athlete had to keep ’emotions at bay’ after first gold medal overturned

England and Wales have had their driest July on record (Andrew Matthews/PA)

England and Wales have had their driest July on record (Andrew Matthews/PA)

England and Wales suffer driest July on record in summer of extreme weather

Firefighters put out a fire at a gas station following a Russian drone attack in Dnipropetrovsk region (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP)

Firefighters put out a fire at a gas station following a Russian drone attack in Dnipropetrovsk region (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP)

Russian planes fire glide bombs while Ukrainian drones kill nine

Rod Liddle has died aged 66 (Yui Mok/PA)

Rod Liddle has died aged 66 (Yui Mok/PA)

Sunday Times and Sun columnist Rod Liddle dies aged 66

Christopher Phillips who was sentenced to two years and four months’ imprisonment at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court after keeping his dead mother inside a freezer for nearly three years (South Wales Police/PA)

Christopher Phillips who was sentenced to two years and four months’ imprisonment at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court after keeping his dead mother inside a freezer for nearly three years (South Wales Police/PA)

Neighbours believed dead mother being kept in freezer was ‘agoraphobic’

The car being pulled over by police (Merseyside Police/YouTube)

The car being pulled over by police (Merseyside Police/YouTube)

Man jailed after claiming electric Jaguar was out of control on motorways

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