Video: Belvedere war veteran visits Downing Street to collect Arctic convoy medal

Ted Cross with his invitation to Downing Street.

2:52pm Monday 17th June 2013

A BELVEDERE war veteran paid David Cameron a visit to receive a long-awaited medal for his service in the Arctic convoys.

Sidcup woman 'suffered terribly' due to Princess Royal University Hospital care 'failures'

Maureen Cheek with husband Ray, who she married in July last year.

11:37am Monday 17th June 2013

A SIDCUP woman "suffered terribly" towards the end of her life as aspects of her deteriorating health went "undiagnosed, uninvestigated and ignored" by a Farnborough hospital.

NHS 'needs new urgent care system'

8:27am Monday 17th June 2013

THE NHS in England must design a simpler system if it is to relieve pressure on emergency care, it has been reported.

Thamesmead murder: Man charged with killing Colin Greenway

7:29am Monday 17th June 2013

A 51-YEAR-OLD man is due in court today accused of the murder of Colin Greenway in Thamesmead.

Disabled man had throat slit in 'brutal attack' in Thamesmead: Murder probe underway

Police guarding the murder scene in Abbotts Close

6:20pm Sunday 16th June 2013

A MURDER investigation has been launched after a disabled man had his throat slit in a ‘brutal attack’ in his Thamesmead home.

Engineering works affecting Southeastern trains across News Shopper region

10:35am Sunday 16th June 2013

SOUTHEASTERN trains are affected by engineering work which is taking place on the Bromley South line, the Hayes line, the Sidcup line and the Sevenoaks line today (June 16).

PICTURED: Car crashes down embankment of A20 near Sidcup

Emergency services at the scene.

11:36pm Saturday 15th June 2013

THE A20 was closed near Sidcup this afternoon (June 15) after a car crashed down the embankment, trapping its driver inside.

Bexley police officer Steven Rea guilty of assaulting youngster in custody suite

Steven Rea is charged with common assault on a 14-year-old boy.

5:10pm Friday 14th June 2013

THE family of a Bexley police officer wept as he was found guilty of assaulting a 14-year-old boy who was in custody.

Boy, 14, showed 'violence and aggression' to Bexley policeman accused of assault

Steven Rea is charged with common assault on a 14-year-old boy.

3:13pm Friday 14th June 2013

A BEXLEY police officer accused of assaulting a 14-year-old boy says the youngster showed a "level of violence and aggression" that justified his actions.

Mayor of London Boris Johnson calls for fox hunting in the capital

Boris Johnson was "wild with anger" when he suspected his cat had been attacked by a fox.

11:10am Friday 14th June 2013

MAYOR of London Boris Johnson has said he would support fox hunting in the capital.

What are the most unusual items donated to charity shops in Bexley?

Pet rabbit found on Barlby bypass roundabout

7:59am Friday 14th June 2013

CHARITY shops are a haven for shoppers hoping to stumble across unique jewellery, vintage clothing and interesting bric-a-brac.

Bexley councillors: 'slight flexibility' would improve public perception of traffic wardens

Wirral motorist's parking fine quashed after Globe intervention

7:53am Friday 14th June 2013

A GROUP of Bexley Councillors have suggested a “slight increase in flexibility” would improve the public’s perception of traffic wardens.

Bexley police officer on trial for assaulting teenager says he was provoked by 'drunk' youth

5:14pm Thursday 13th June 2013

A 15-YEAR-OLD boy allegedly assaulted by a Bexley police officer described him as a "f**king mug" when shown CCTV footage of the incident in court today.

New Bexley disabled benefit claimants may need face-to-face assessment

5:31pm Thursday 13th June 2013

NEW disabled benefit claimants in Bexley may need to undergo a face-to-face consultation to assess their payment.

Thamesmead Isis prison chef gets taste of justice after cannabis conviction

In hot water - Fray

5:17pm Thursday 13th June 2013

A CHEF who smuggled mobile phones and cannabis into HMP Isis in Thamesmead will get his own taste of life behind bars.

Bexley Council hosting property swap event

4:07pm Thursday 13th June 2013

IS YOUR property overcrowded or under-occupied?

Bexley police officer used 'totally unprovoked' force during arrest of teen accused of stealing vodka

1:53pm Thursday 13th June 2013

A BEXLEY police officer accused of a "totally unprovoked" assault on a 14-year-old boy appeared in court today.

Mystery still surrounds death of Sidcup taxi driver who crashed on eve of daughter's wedding

Paul Clark.

4:45pm Wednesday 12th June 2013

MYSTERY still surrounds the death of a Sidcup taxi driver who died after crashing his car on the eve of his only daughter’s wedding.

Woolwich attack march 'shows BNP are finished'

Matthew Collins (copyright Peter Dunwell)

4:30pm Wednesday 12th June 2013

A FORMER far-right organiser claims the BNP are finished and, despite events following Lee Rigby's death in Woolwich, the EDL won't last.



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