A new Nando’s restaurant has opened in Bromley as part of a landmark £90 million leisure and housing development in the town centre.
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Friday, November 30, 2018
Reaching higher together: how we all benefit from open source
You may know this open source fanatic as WordPress Core Contributor or esteemed speaker on WordCamps and other conferences. Today, Software Engineer & WordPress Consultant Alain Schlesser shares the details of his first experiences with open source and how to learn from, as well as contribute to open source projects. And, he is clear on one thing: “A world without open source would see less frequent technological advances, and they would come at a higher cost.” Read the 4th interview in our shout-out to open source interview-series, and find out how we all benefit from open source!
Q. Why is open source so important to you?
My belief is that open source is the principle that allows ‘knowledge’ to scale in the software engineering field. Reinventing the wheel before being able to tackle the actual problem can only take you so far. If everyone can stand on the shoulders of others, we can all reach higher and higher with time.
Q. In what way do you contribute to open source?
I contribute or have contributed to a lot of different existing open source projects, the most popular being WordPress Core. I also maintain or co-maintain projects, like WP-CLI, the command line interface for WordPress. Additionally, I also make sure that the client projects I work on contribute all reusable code back as open source packages. I usually collect these projects under the ‘brightnucleus‘ GitHub organization.
Q. When did you hear about open source for the first time? What were your thoughts about open source back then? And what are your thoughts about open source now?
I became more directly aware of open source in the mid-’90s. At the time, I got fascinated with the Sourceforge site, which hosted thousands of open source code repositories. It was the first time I had access to that amount of source code to freely browse and reuse for my purposes. It was a game changer for me. Endless amounts of knowledge in the software engineering field freely shared among peers!
At the time, I did not even have internet access at home, so whenever I had the opportunity to get access to the internet, I browsed the code repositories on Sourceforge and downloaded ZIP archives of whatever I wanted to inspect closer, to take the code back home with me (on floppy disks!).
Nowadays I think that open source is a critical part of our modern society. Almost everything is software-driven, and almost all software builds upon open source code, directly or indirectly.
Q. Does open source say something about the quality of the product?
Open source does not directly state anything about the actual quality of a product, but it does make it possible for anyone to assess the quality of a given product in detail. Proprietary software is not necessarily better or worse, but you only find out about its real qualities after starting to use it, you cannot vet it upfront.
Q. When and what was your first open source contribution?
I’m not entirely sure I remember correctly. I think it must have been a hardware driver for the Linux project, somewhere around the mid- to late-90’s. When I was experimenting with Linux for the first time, the driver situation was still really bad, and a lot of the less common hardware was not supported at all, or only supported in an incomplete and buggy way. It was pretty normal back then to write hardware drivers for more exotic hardware yourself, if you really wanted to get that new gear working.
Q. How do you learn from open source? How can others learn from open source?
Just open the code and read it! Most of it comes with both documentation and inline comments, so it should be easy to figure out what it does and why it does it.
If you reuse existing open source libraries, you can easily jump into and out of the libraries’ code and examine what it does. This open source variant of ‘learning by doing’ is a very fast way of improving your own code.
Projects that are well maintained will also usually provide you with free code reviews when you submit a pull request or patch. This is pretty close to having a mentor looking over your shoulder and telling you where you can further improve, all at the cost of zilch – it can’t get much better than that.
Q. Why is open source important for everyone?
It is difficult nowadays to find an electronic device that does not use any open source tools or libraries. Everyone is literally surrounded by the benefits of open source. A world without open source would see less frequent technological advances, and they would come at a higher cost.
Q. Do you have to be a developer to be involved with open source? How about diversity within the open source community?
No, you can easily get involved in open source without being a developer. Just take a look at the WordPress Community as a vibrant example of this, where people of all industries and backgrounds come together to collaborate on common goals.
Q. I want to contribute to open source! Where do I start?
Take whatever you are very passionate about and be very curious about it! I would bet you don’t have to dig deep to find open source projects that are related and that would welcome your contributions. If you need more hands-on guidance, start with an open source portal like GitHub, where you can browse thousands of popular projects and see what they need help with.
Read more: 3 reasons open source is awesome »
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WordPress 5.0 RCs, Gutenberg related news and food for thought!
Today’s roundup focuses on WordPress 5.0 and its upcoming release date, but we’ll also discuss some interesting and new Gutenberg related news. And, I did my best to introduce a couple of interesting bits throughout this roundup. Every single link is certainly worth checking out! Let’s dive in, shall we?
When will WordPress 5.0 be released?
The question I heard most in the last couple of weeks was this: When will WordPress 5.0 be released? And that is a great question! Unfortunately, not one we have a straight answer to at the moment. The first Release Candidate (RC) was released last week and we’re expecting RC 2 today. But, that still doesn’t point to a specific date. The best answer we currently have is that the date will be communicated. Basically, this means the Core team is working hard to fix the outstanding issues but is not quite ready to commit to a specific date.
My take is that they don’t want to send out a message with a specific date again if they’re not 100% sure they can commit to it. Matt Mullenweg certainly isn’t excluding a December release in his Gutenberg FAQ:
Is it terrible to do a release in December?
Some people think so, some don’t. There have been 9 major WordPress releases in previous Decembers. December releases actually comprise 34% of our major releases in the past decade.
So, let’s just wait and see what happens in the next week.
Gutenberg related news
A few Gutenberg related things have happened in the last couple of weeks that I think could be of interest for you to know. Matt Mullenweg’s post about Gutenberg FAQs is one of them, but there are more.
Block Lab
In a previous roundup, I talked about how ACF would be used to generate blocks for Gutenberg. But they aren’t the only ones trying to figure out how to improve this flow. Block Lab is trying to do exactly this as well. It introduces an interface in the WordPress Admin and a simple templating system for building custom Gutenberg blocks. Definitely worth checking out if you’ve been looking for easier ways to implement custom blocks.
Jetpack 6.8 introduces blocks for Gutenberg
Jetpack 6.8 was released this week and with it shipped a couple of blocks for the new WordPress editor. You can read all about it in WP Tavern’s post about Jetpack 6.8 or read the full release post for Jetpack 6.8 on Jetpack’s blog.
Food for thought
Smashing Magazine published an interesting article, by Leonardo Losoviz, about the implications of thinking in blocks instead of blobs. One thing Leonardo says particularly rings true for me:
I believe that switching from blobs of HTML code to components for building sites is nothing short of a paradigm shift. Gutenberg’s impact is much more than a switch from PHP to JavaScript: there are things that could be done in the past which will possibly not make sense anymore.
A paradigm shift is indeed what we’re looking at here. I’m enthusiastic about the things this new WordPress editor allows us to do that were previously very hard to do.
At Yoast, we’re also very excited about the possibilities the new editor introduces and we’ve already got some great ideas lined up. Not only will it allow our content analysis per post to be much more granular, but we also see a great opportunity to improve lots of different kinds of rich data. Our current How-To and FAQ blocks, introduced in Yoast SEO 8.2, being the first examples of this.
Interesting site speed project
Delivering a speedy website has to be a number one priority for you. We’ve talked about how to use a page speed test to optimize your WordPress website before. Site speed is a topic that will become increasingly important as we move forward. This week, I came across an interesting project along the lines of our post about improving site speed that got me very excited.
Lighthouse is an open-source, automated tool for improving the quality of web pages that is part of the Chrome browser. You give Lighthouse a URL to evaluate, and it runs a series of audits on the page for performance, accessibility, progressive web app capabilities, and more. It then generates a report on how well the page did.
Imagine bringing those audits fully into the context of WordPress powered sites. Wouldn’t that be amazing? Well, we may very well be heading that way. An interesting project aiming to do exactly this is to be kicked off at WordCamp US next week (will we see you there?). Imagine the impact of such a tool! Wouldn’t that be awesome?
Read on: What is Gutenberg? »
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Police use spike trap to stop car after Abbey Wood chase but two men flee
Police are hunting two men following a car chase through Abbey Wood earlier today.
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Beddington-born pro boxer's gesture for Syrian refugee attacked in viral video
A Beddington-born professional boxer who saw a viral video appearing to show a 15-year-old Syrian refugee being attacked wants to offer him ringside seats at his next fight.
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Grieving daughter's heartbreaking open letter to 'cowards' responsible for Wallington dad's death
A grief-stricken daughter has issued a heart-breaking open letter to the “cowards” responsible for her father's death after he was viciously beaten outside his home in Wallington.
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MAPPED: Rise in car crimes as 51 reports are made to Bexley police in a week
Bexley police officers are warning of an increase in vehicle-related crime after 51 reports were made in the past week.
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Council agrees £4m compensation deal with Capita
Councillors have agreed a compensation deal with Capita to make up for a series of failings in the outsourcing firm’s contracts.
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Council votes to firm up modern slavery checks
Harrow councillors came together to recognise the need to tighten up its modern slavery checks.
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Council urged to get tough on air pollution that 'hits the poorest hardest'
Haringey Council has been urged to crack down on the causes of air pollution amid fears it is harming the health of the poorest people in the borough.
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Council urged to get tough on air pollution that 'hits the poorest hardest'
Haringey Council has been urged to crack down on the causes of air pollution amid fears it is harming the health of the poorest people in the borough.
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Three foxes reportedly dead after poisonous chicken pieces left scattered around Wimbledon
A warning has been issued to pet owners after reports of poisonous chicken being scattered around Wimbledon emerged.
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Star Lane area 'remains prime spot for fly-tipping and arson', meeting told
A crackdown on arson and fly-tipping has proved successful in Bromley but Star Lane remains a “prime spot” for crime, a meeting has been told.
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Newsquest launch new digital marketing brand LOCALiQ
Newsquest, the UK media group which publishes the Watford Observer, has announced the launch of a new digital marketing brand.
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No Southeastern trains to or from London Victoria this Sunday
This weekend there will be a day of no Southeastern services to or from London Victoria.
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Have you seen Janni?
Police are trying to find a man who suffers with mental health issues after he went missing.
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Fire near Wimbledon station causing delays for the rest of service
A fire near Wimbledon station is expected to cause huge delays until the end of service.
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Ruislip school wins computing gold award
PUPILS at St Swithun Wells’ Catholic Primary School in Long Drive, Ruislip, are celebrating after receiving a national computing award.
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Croydon councillors stress need for rehabilitation alongside punishment for violence
A cabinet member has stressed the need for rehabilitation alongside punishment in the wake of the sentencing of the Croydon zombie knife attacker.
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Rat-infested KFC closed by the courts after ice-dispenser contaminated by droppings
A Wimbledon KFC closed for a week due to a rat infestation will remain so as ordered by a court.
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Star Lane area 'remains prime spot for fly-tipping and arson', meeting told
A crackdown on arson and fly-tipping has proved successful in Bromley but Star Lane remains a “prime spot” for crime, a meeting has been told.
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Newsquest launch new digital marketing brand LOCALiQ
Newsquest, the UK media group which publishes the Watford Observer, has announced the launch of a new digital marketing brand.
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Newsquest launch new digital marketing brand LOCALiQ
Newsquest, the UK media group which publishes the Watford Observer, has announced the launch of a new digital marketing brand.
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Newsquest launch new digital marketing brand LOCALiQ
Newsquest, the UK media group which publishes the Watford Observer, has announced the launch of a new digital marketing brand.
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Nine classic Christmas adverts that will make you feel totally festive
Most have us have now seen John Lewis's Christmas advert, which features Sir Elton John and the gift of a piano that set him on the path to stardom.
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Community 'very supportive' as extra police deployed after Anerley murder
Extra police resources are being deployed to reassure the community following a fatal stabbing in Anerley earlier this month.
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Council leader says ‘time to move forward’ after no-confidence bid fails
Enfield’s council leader has said it is “time to move forward” after a motion of no confidence in her was not carried.
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Nine classic Christmas adverts that will make you feel totally festive
Most have us have now seen John Lewis's Christmas advert, which features Sir Elton John and the gift of a piano that set him on the path to stardom.
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Ealing workshop on Great War for primary school pupils
CHILDREN from eight west London primary schools took part in a World War One Centenary workshop, hosted by St Benedict’s School, Ealing.
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Man found dead in a van at Greenwich Peninsula
Police are investigating after a man has been found dead at Greenwich Peninsula this morning.
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Creative boost for Hayes care home residents
RESIDENTS of a nursing home in Hayes have been trying their hand at digital art, dance and poetry in an initiative aimed at bringing creativity into care homes and the community.
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Thames Water apologises for traffic delays due to burst water pipe in Bexleyheath
Drivers in Bexleyheath are experiencing lengthy delays to their journeys as repairs to a burst water pipe in North Cray Road are carried out.
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Rail firms urged to install Croydon tram devices which wake drivers
Rail firms are being urged to consider installing devices which vibrate a train driver's seat if they fall asleep.
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New gym coming to a Mitcham warehouse
A warehouse in Mitcham will be transformed into a gym.
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Council reduces number of free parking days leading up to Christmas
Another year of free parking is set to begin in town centres across Merton, but there will be nearly half as many days to use it.
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Mosque petition against possible parking changes
Members of a town centre mosque have urged their council to re-think its regeneration scheme and the impact it is having on parking for worshippers.
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Bexley MP tells building owners they will pay for removing dangerous Grenfell-style cladding
Old Bexley and Sidcup MP and communities secretary James Brokenshire is demanding owners of private residential tower blocks pay to remove dangerous combustible, Grenfell-style cladding.
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Croydon boxer and Nike offer free personal trainer qualification
Croydon boxing hero Joshua Buatsi has partnered with Nike to offer youngsters a chance to break into the fitness industry through a free training camp.
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How to beat the rail fare increases
Rail fare rises are inevitable, but there are several ways to minimise the pain.
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How to beat the rail fare increases
Rail fare rises are inevitable, but there are several ways to minimise the pain.
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TfL fare freeze announced
The Mayor of London has announced he will be freezing all fares of Transport for London (TfL) networks.
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TfL fare freeze announced
The Mayor of London has announced he will be freezing all fares of Transport for London (TfL) networks.
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TfL fare freeze announced
The Mayor of London has announced he will be freezing all fares of Transport for London (TfL) networks.
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Lammy: Plans to deploy armed police against gangs "fight fire with fire"
Tottenham's MP has criticised Scotland Yard plans for armed police to patrol streets at times of an imminent threat of gang violence.
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Sidcup pensioner devastated as burglars take late wife's jewellery night before 50th wedding anniversary
A 71-year-old man from Sidcup has been left devastated after burglars stole his late wife's wedding and engagement rings on the eve of what would have been their 50th wedding anniversary.
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Epsom and St Helier trust to tell 'unheard stories' with new podcast
The NHS trust responsible for Epsom and St Helier hospitals has launched its own podcast – thought to be the first of its kind in the country.
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Calls to arrest middle class cocaine users snubbed
Calls to arrest middle class cocaine users on the way home from dinner parties have been snubbed by the Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Cressida Dick.
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Calls to arrest middle class cocaine users snubbed
Calls to arrest middle class cocaine users on the way home from dinner parties have been snubbed by the Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Cressida Dick.
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Calls to arrest middle class cocaine users snubbed
Calls to arrest middle class cocaine users on the way home from dinner parties have been snubbed by the Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Cressida Dick.
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Dorothy and Toto nowhere to be seen as heavy winds hit Morden
This past week has certainly seen its fair share of trouble caused by the weather.
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The results are in from a Bromley election and here's who won
A new Conservative councillor has been elected following a by-election in Bromley.
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Sutton nursing home launches anti-loneliness campaign with busy Christmas calendar
A Sutton nursing home is opening its doors to the community in a bid to tackle loneliness this festive season.
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How to beat the rail fare increases
Rail fare rises are inevitable, but there are several ways to minimise the pain.
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Commuters to face biggest rail fare rise in five years
Britain's rail fares will see the largest rise since January 2013, according to the Office of Rail and Road data.
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Commuters to face biggest rail fare rise in five years
Britain's rail fares will see the largest rise since January 2013, according to the Office of Rail and Road data.
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Controversial police merger will 'not affect frontline cops in Bromley'
A controversial merger of Bromley’s policing units with Sutton and Croydon “will not affect the frontline”, a meeting was told.
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Commuters to face biggest rail fare rise in five years
Britain's rail fares will see the largest rise since January 2013, according to the Office of Rail and Road data.
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Croydon police set to merge with Sutton and Bromley
A controversial merger of Bromley’s policing units with Sutton and Croydon “will not affect the front-line”, a meeting was told.
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Cannabis plants seized by police in Eltham after drugs raid at house
Cannabis plants were found during a police raid of a house in Eltham.
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Objections to 'prison-like' Sanderstead development
Villagers are up in arms about plans to build a “prison-like” block of flats in Sanderstead.
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New fragrance shop to open in Wimbledon's Centre Court
A new store with a nose for business will soon open in Wimbledon.
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Rail fares to increase by average of 3.1 percent
Britain's rail fares will increase by an average of 3.1% on January 2, the rail industry has announced.
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Morrisons is hosting a free Christmas tea event for the elderly
Morrisons in Sutton High Street is hosting a free Christmas tea event for the elderly.
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Surviving with Survivor in Kingston
On the streets of Kingston upon Thames you will see a friendly, passive Rottweiler dog called Survivor, with his homeless owner Kirk.
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Met 'not considering' routine patrols of armed officers in violent areas
The Met Police has released a statement stating it is not considering routine deployments of armed police in London.
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CCTV shows smash-and-grab from parked van at Abbey Wood BP garage
CCTV footage has been released of a smash-and-grab theft at a BP garage in Abbey Wood, as police look to identify the suspect.
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Traffic queues on M11 an North Circular Road this morning
Here is your morning update for Friday, November 30.
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Commuters to be hit with 'biggest rail fare increase in 5 years' in January
Britain's rail fares will increase by an average of 3.1 per cent on January 2, the rail industry has announced.
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Thursday, November 29, 2018
'Huge move forward': 11 trains stations in SE London to be considered for disability access
Plans to improve disability access at a number of south-east London train stations have taken a major step forward as 11 stations have been nominated for possible funding.
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What the changes to A-levels really mean for students
There has been a change to our education system. Actually, there have been many changes over the past few years. Now GCSE grades are numeric rather than alphabetic with the much misunderstood ‘star’ grade cast aside. In real terms I am not at all sure about the benefits associated with many of the changes, suffice-to-say they are statements that there is a new sheriff in town. The phrase ‘difference of insignificance’ comes to mind. However, let us consider at least one change to our A-l
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More Government funding needed to meet housing targets
More Government funding is needed to deliver housing in the capital, say the Mayor of London’s deputies, as Mr Khan comes under fire for not building enough affordable homes in the capital.
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More Government funding needed to meet housing targets
More Government funding is needed to deliver housing in the capital, say the Mayor of London’s deputies, as Mr Khan comes under fire for not building enough affordable homes in the capital.
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More Government funding needed to meet housing targets
More Government funding is needed to deliver housing in the capital, say the Mayor of London’s deputies, as Mr Khan comes under fire for not building enough affordable homes in the capital.
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Christmas grottos 2018: See when Santa is coming to a town near you
It’s nearly December, which can only mean one thing - Santa is coming.
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Man has serious injuries after being hit by car following police chase in Catford
A man in his 60s has suffered serious injuries after a car ran him over in Catford.
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Tip off leads police to cannabis factory
Police acting on a tip-off raided a cannabis factory with a crop potentially worth around £95,000.
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Teen charged for assaulting Croydon woman in her 60s
A young woman has been charged with the assault of a 64 year old in Croydon town centre last week.
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Prepare for heavy traffic on North Circular Road and delays on London Overground this evening
Here is your evening update for Thursday, November 29.
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Prepare for heavy traffic on North Circular Road and delays on London Overground this evening
Here is your evening update for Thursday, November 29.
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Prepare for heavy traffic on North Circular Road and delays on London Overground this evening
Here is your evening update for Thursday, November 29.
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Prepare for heavy traffic on North Circular Road and delays on London Overground this evening
Here is your evening update for Thursday, November 29.
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Wetherspoons chief heading to Croydon pub to sell Brexit
Wetherspoon founder Tim Martin will be visiting a Croydon branch next week as part of his nationwide tour selling Brexit to the people.
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‘Contingency plan’ in place as care provider struggles
A “contingency plan” has been put in place to ensure that those who benefit from a troubled care provider are not left stranded.
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WATCH: Keyless theft of disabled man's £80k Tesla caught on CCTV - but police can't do anything
A disabled Bexleyheath man handed police footprint evidence and CCTV of thieves stealing his specially adapted £80,000 Tesla car - but the case has been closed with no arrests made.
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Severe delays between Greenwich and Dartford after signalling fault
There are severe delays on Southeastern trains this evening between Greenwich and Dartford after a fault with signalling equipment.
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Wetherspoon founder Tim Martin will be visiting a Croydon branch next week as part of his nationwide tour selling Brexit to the people. Mr Martin will be visiting over 100 pubs across the county over the next two months, putting for the case that leaving
Wetherspoons chief heading to Croydon to sell no-deal Brexit
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Bromley is 'bucking' London's shocking knife crime trend, top cop says
Bromley is bucking the capital’s knife-crime trend despite two high-profile attacks in recent weeks.
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Wimbledon's first menopause cafe set to open for both women and men
Menopause can be a taboo subject to talk about for both men and women, but one group is hoping to dispel any ill-feeling towards it in Wimbledon.
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Masked pro-vegan activists will be in Bromley this week to push their lifestyle
Pro-vegan activists will be outside The Glades shopping centre this weekend aiming to push people into trying their way of life.
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Don’t miss these amazing speakers!
With the holidays arriving, you might not notice that the third edition of YoastCon is right around the corner! On 7 and 8 February, we gather the very best of the SEO and digital marketing world in Nijmegen. I’m really proud of – and impressed by! – our selection of speakers. In this post, I’d like to highlight some of the best speakers YoastCon has to offer. Want to read everything about everyone at YoastCon? Check out our speaker-overview.
The very top of the SEO industry
I’m extremely proud of our line-up. We’ve invited the very best of the international SEO community to speak at YoastCon. You definitely want to see Rand Fishkin, co-founder of Moz and Sparktoro. And what about Aleyda Solis, the expert on multilingual SEO? You can even attend sessions with Kris Jones talking about link building and Fili Wiese about site speed. Lots of practical SEO knowledge for sure!
Alberto Medina is flying in from Silicon Valley to attend YoastCon. Joost de Valk will do an interview with him on stage. You’ll be able to ask him questions as well. Alberto is a Developer Advocate in the Web Content Ecosystems Team at Google. He focuses on AMP, Progressive Technologies, and Content Management Systems.
Marketing experts
Apart from SEO focused talks, you can attend inspiring marketing talks as well. It will not just be SEO! We’re really enthusiastic about Wolfgang Blau coming to YoastCon. Wolfgang Blau is President of Condé Nast International. He’ll be talking about how the internet differs between continents. Interesting! And have you heard Els Aerts is coming? Els knows a lot about conversion optimization and User Testing. That’ll also be a great talk for sure!
Some awesome Yoasties
Of course, some Yoasties will take the stage as well. Joost de Valk will kick off YoastCon. That’s a tradition! He’ll talk about the latest trends in SEO. What can we expect in 2019? Jono Alderson will also be speaking. He’s already preparing his talk, and it’s going to be great fun! Next to that, I will be talking myself as well! I’m preparing a great talk about site structure and how to deal with structuring a site that is continuously growing. And, two of our most popular bloggers Caroline Geven en Annelieke van den Berg will also be speaking at YoastCon.
YoastCon for everyone
Want to update your knowledge about technical SEO? Learn from Kris Jones, Fili Wiese, Maura Teal, Jono Alderson, and Joost de Valk. Want to learn how to write the most awesome SEO-friendly texts? Learn from Kate Toon, Caroline Geven and attend our workshop on SEO copywriting. Want to get inspired by the latest trends on internet marketing? Learn from Wolfgang Blau, Geraldine DeRuiter, and Regine le Roux.
We’ve got talks and workshops for everyone! YoastCon is for everyone who’s serious about SEO and/or online marketing. We’ve got beginner-level workshops and state-of-the-art advanced level talks. We hope to see you there!
Read more: YoastCon 2017: 10 takeaways to improve your SEO »
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Police appeal for teen who may be in East Croydon
Police are appealing for help locating a teen who may be in Croydon.
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'It's like the Wild West': Twickenham residents' appeal over 'unsafe junction'
Furious Twickenham residents are taking Richmond Council to the Ombudsman over a building scheme they say is "wrecking lives and endangering the safety of local school pupils".
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'Ill-gotten gains' - Bromley brothel woman forced to forfeit £22k cash
A 63-year-old Bromley woman convicted of helping to manage a brothel has been ordered to forfeit £22,000 in cash.
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Public vote on plans with could shape future Hackbridge and Beddington Corner development opens
Voting for a community-designed framework for what could help shape future planning developments in Hackbridge and Beddington Corner has opened.
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Man jailed for killing elderly widow
A man has been convicted of murdering an 80-year-old widow in an allotment shed.
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WATCH: 'When I stand up you shut up' - police called as council meeting descends into chaos
A Lewisham Council meeting descended into chaos, with all members of the public kicked out and police called.
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Google bus arrives in Croydon offering free digital training
A Google bus offering free digital skills training has parked up in Croydon for the day.
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Hampton mum's heartbreak at being forced out of late mother's home
A grieving daughter has been left distraught after learning that PA Housing will be evicting her from her mother's Hampton house, after her death earlier this year.
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Hillingdon students take on Shakespeare challenge at Beck Theatre
STUDENTS from ACS Hillingdon were encouraged to polish their sophisticated performing arts techniques at this year’s Shakespeare Schools Foundation Festival.
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'Comprehensive' new plans submitted for huge sites in Beddington
Major and “comprehensive” redevelopment plans to construct three buildings that provide more than 20,000 sqm of industrial floor space in north Beddington have been submitted.
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Warning: Fake policemen are going around Penge impersonating officers
Police are on the lookout for two suspicious men supposedly posing as officers in Penge.
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Row over plans to charge for green waste collections
A furious row broke out between councillors over plans to charge residents to have their green waste bins collected.
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Pavement strategy plea dismissed as ‘impossible’
Brent Council rejected a request from the borough’s Conservative Group to guarantee that all pavements in the area be repaired within the next 12 months.
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Sainsbury's Local store now open at Acton Gardens
SAINSBURY'S opened a new Local store at Acton Gardens this morning (Thursday). It will trade from 7am-11pm, seven days a week.
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Mayor Khan behind request to review zombie knife sentence
A request to review the "unduly lenient" sentence of a Croydon man convicted for a "zombie" knife attack was made by Mayor Sadiq Khan, it has emerged.
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Tooting charity warns that without a contract renewal the 'most vulnerable' could suffer
A charity that has served Tooting and Balham for more than two decades is at risk of not having its contract with the council renewed.
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Public vote on plans with could shape future Hackbridge and Beddington Corner development opens
Voting for a community-designed framework for what could help shape future planning developments in Hackbridge and Beddington Corner has been opened.
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Campaigners call for residents to be put in secure accommodation
Campaigners facing eviction are calling for residents in temporary accommodation to be placed in secure housing.
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Bin collections will get back to normal - after Christmas
Bin collections in Barnet will finally get back to normal – but not until after Christmas.
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Councillor makes powerful speech against anti-Semitism as authority sends 'clear message' against prejudice
Councillors warned of a rising tide of anti-Semitism as they unanimously agreed to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition.
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Croydon MP launches scheme for aspiring BAME Croydon journalists
Sarah Jones MP and the Croydon BME Forum launched a new programme today to support aspiring black, Asian and minority ethnic journalists in Croydon.
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New pizza pocket store opens up in Tooting Market
There is a new addition to the Tooting Market, and it has come all the way from Italy.
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Public vote on plans with could shape future Hackbridge and Beddington Corner development opens
Voting for a community-designed framework for what could help shape future planning developments in Hackbridge and Beddington Corner has been opened.
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This Christmas tree festival is returning to Sutton once again
A Christmas tree festival which aims to celebrate the creativity and businesses and community groups in Sutton New Town is returning.
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House of commons speaker visits BRIT school
The speaker of the house of commons visited Croydon’s BRIT school last week, where he enjoyed an impromptu musical performance.
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Men who robbed nearly two-dozen bookies using a gun in a sock and a getaway car have been jailed
Two men who went on a six-month robbery spree throughout south London have been jailed.
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Investigation launched after Plumstead house destroyed in fire
An investigation has been launched after the first floor of a Plumstead house was destroyed in a fire.
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Surviving with Survivor in Kingston
On the streets of Kingston upon Thames you will see a friendly, passive Rottweiler dog called Survivor, with his homeless owner Kirk.
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Councillors clash over Brexit
Councillors clashed over whether the country should accept the prime minister’s Brexit deal or demand a second referendum.
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Weather warning issued as London braces for 65mph winds
A yellow weather warning has been issued as the UK braces itself for strong winds.
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South Western trains to be delays ALL DAY because of bad weather
If you are planning on travelling by train today then there is a good chance of being delayed.
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Train delays after 'obstruction' hit between Raynes Park and Motspur Park
Trains may be cancelled or delayed this morning after something was hit on the tracks.
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Town centre regeneration takes step forward
The council has made a “significant step forward” on a regeneration plan to breathe new life into a flagging high street.
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Greenwich and Bexley Hospice wins prize to help people use its gardens
Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice has been given a boost towards a building project.
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New £40m artificial surfing project planned
London could soon be the first capital in the world to offer inland surfing.
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School pupils plant nearly 100 trees
Pupils at a school have planted nearly 100 trees and hedgerows
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Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Teen who stabbed two gang rivals in Croydon knife attack is jailed
A teenager who stabbed two of his gang rivals in Croydon during a “violent and brazen” attack in front of horrified passers-by has been jailed.
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Man charged with murder after Teddington house fire
A 54-year-old man has been charged with murder after a woman's body was found following a fire at her home in Teddington.
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Pro footballer from Lewisham caught driving while banned says sorry
A professional footballer from Lewisham has been forced to apologise after he was caught driving while banned.
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Miserable morning for commuters on the road
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Number of newborn babies taken into care in Greenwich due to safety fears has increased
Almost 60 babies have been taken into care through court orders in Greenwich in the past decade.
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School pupils plant nearly 100 trees
Pupils at a school have planted nearly 100 trees and hedgerows
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Too many young carers in Bexley keeping quiet and scared of asking for help, meeting told
More needs to be done to identify young kids who are keeping quiet about caring for their sick or disabled parents, a meeting has been told.
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Can being a have-a-go hero land you in trouble with the law?
Recent footage of police officers being attacked while trying to apprehend two alleged criminals has caused outrage within police ranks with Ken Marsh, chairman of the Metropolitan Police Federation, asking the public to stop filming these types of incidents - and to step in and help instead.
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Can being a have-a-go hero land you in trouble with the law?
Recent footage of police officers being attacked while trying to apprehend two alleged criminals has caused outrage within police ranks with Ken Marsh, chairman of the Metropolitan Police Federation, asking the public to stop filming these types of incidents - and to step in and help instead.
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Can being a have-a-go hero land you in trouble with the law?
Recent footage of police officers being attacked while trying to apprehend two alleged criminals has caused outrage within police ranks with Ken Marsh, chairman of the Metropolitan Police Federation, asking the public to stop filming these types of incidents - and to step in and help instead.
from This Is Local London | News https://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/17261270.can-being-a-have-a-go-hero-land-you-in-trouble-with-the-law/?ref=rss
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Two women struck by van in Penge hit and run
Two women who were hit by a van on Penge High Street have been taken to hospital.
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The naughty elves are back at Poundland and they are cheekier than ever
The naughty elves are back at Poundland as the company takes a typically budget - but eyebrow-raising - approach to its Christmas advertising.
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Commuters endure train delays after signalling fault near Lewisham
Commuters returning to south-east London this evening are facing big delays.
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Kingston Comet goes red in memory of Moses
A week on from Kingston Comet's story which confirmed the death of the town's beloved Moses Jon N'Kanar, the reaction from residents has been unprecedented.
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Networking for bloggers: why, how and where
As a blogger, you are probably doing your best to grow your audience on a daily basis. You’re optimizing for Google, Pinterest, social media and you do your best to set up and maintain a social media strategy. But, if you want to take your blog to the next level, there’ll come a point you will need the help of your fellow bloggers. In this post, I will explain why you need a network, as well as how and where to build it.
Why you need to network as a blogger
We all know that writing is one of the most lonely professions in the world. Although blogging may not seem as lonely at first glance – you engage with your readers on a daily basis – there’s a high chance you work alone. As a writer, you often live inside your head. Your audience will only ever see your end result: a blog post or social media post. They won’t see the process of you thinking up your idea, killing your darlings or debating whether to write a certain article. You often take those decisions by yourself, or run them by your spouse or best friend. While this is a valid approach, someone who is not ‘in the business’, can only help to a certain extent. While it’s often worth it to discuss certain ideas with your personal network, you’ll probably only ever touch the surface. You might, for example, contemplate archiving your entire Instagram profile to start with a clean slate. Your best friend thinks you’re stupid, while you see bloggers around you do this and grow their following rapidly over the course of several months. And you might be left wondering if you’re cut out for this thing called ‘becoming an influencer’. If you’re at this point, you need a network of people who are like-minded.
At Yoast, I have a lot of colleagues to talk to whenever I need help. I know which person I should ask about SEO, which person knows a lot about Google Analytics and who can help me out when I broke my laptop – again. You need that kind of network for your blog as well. It’s very helpful to create a network so you can discuss certain topics: from SEO to developing websites, and from press releases to personal invitations. If you want to grow, you need a network.
How to network as a blogger
Truth be told, we’re in it for us. This means that everyone you’ll meet, is in it to gain something for themselves. This could be knowledge, reputation, information, cash, products or something else. Knowing this, you’ll understand you can’t just go to someone you don’t know and ask them for that piece of information you want. You might not get an answer or, in the unlikely chance you do get one, it probably is an evasive one. You need to adopt an open source kind of mentality while networking. This means that you’ll share your knowledge with the world and eventually will receive information in return.
I’ll take myself as an example. Although I knew quite a few bloggers online, my network didn’t really grow until I went to a Dutch blog conference last June, to speak about SEO. I told the crowd that I was going to share my secrets with them, and told them, honestly, how weird it felt to do that, because I might very well kill my own blog this way. Strangely, or perhaps not so strange at all, the opposite happened. My blog took off and with it, my network expanded tremendously. People knew where to find me, how to find me, and, also, that I was willing to help look into issues or questions. I answered each question I got, because I love helping out. Did I request favors for each question I answered? No. Was I offered help in return for answering questions or solving issues? You bet! Often, I told people not to worry about it, that I loved to help and that I’d be sure to let them know if they could help me out. And I took people up on their offer, twice now. One of them even got me an invite for a press event of the Walt Disney Company – I mean, it’s Disney!
Where to network as a blogger
You might feel very willing to network with your fellow blog-colleagues out there, but where to find them? If you’ve been on your own for a very long time, it can be tricky to get started. Don’t worry; there are various places where you can network as a blogger, both offline and online.
Online networking as a blogger
As your blog lives online, the easiest way to create a network is online as well. There are a lot of Facebook groups for bloggers in all sorts of niches and all kinds of languages. They’re created by bloggers like you and me. Try to find the groups where you can help other bloggers. I, myself, am in various groups, where I answer questions about the Yoast SEO plugins, SEO in general, WordPress or technical questions, as these are things I can help others with. In return, people help me when I have questions about Pinterest, Instagram or about certain press events that I’d like to attend.
Offline networking as a blogger
Offline networking is even more important than building a network online. While online it’s perhaps easier to mingle in discussions on forums, Facebook, or in Twitter conversations, the deeper and longer lasting connections will often start offline. Have you considered going to a local WordPress meetup, a WordCamp or a blog event in your city or country? These can be quite valuable – trust me, this is where the good stuff happens! If you’re unsure where to start, let me suggest YoastCon.
YoastCon for offline networking
YoastCon is a conference organized by Yoast. It focuses on SEO for all types of websites. I can guarantee you it will certainly focus on blogs as well! The conference will take place 7 and 8 February 2019 in the Netherlands. You’ll not only learn all there is to know about SEO from the very best in the field, there’s also plenty of networking opportunities.
Value your network!
Networking is not about transactions. It’s about building relationships, about finding the people you wish to work with and affiliate yourself with. It’s extremely valuable to invest in networking and maintaining relationships with your fellow bloggers. You never know when they’ll cross your path again or what you could mean for each other in the future. I would love to hear how you go about this, especially if it’s your fulltime job. And of course, let me know if I’ll see you at YoastCon! I would love to meet and talk in real life.
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McDonald's allowed late night license, despite police concerns
A McDonald’s restaurant will be allowed to open until 2am despite police concerns over public safety.
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Coulsdon housebuilder to distribute Christmas gift boxes
Hundreds of Christmas gift boxes are to be distributed around the world by a Coulsdon house builder.
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Times, dates and everything else you need to know about the Christmas lights switch-ons in Merton
The details for this years numerous Christmas light switch on events have been revealed.
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Fire at waste disposal site in Wandsworth
A waste disposal site in Wandsworth was on fire today (Wednesday, November 28).
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Yellow weather warning and traffic delays
Here is your evening update for November 28.
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Planning U-turn at 19th century powerhouse
A retrospective planning application to increase the number of occupants in a converted Victorian power station was rejected, even though people had already moved in.
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Yellow weather warning and two lanes closed on M25
Here is your evening update for November 28.
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Yellow weather warning and two lanes closed on M25
Here is your evening update for November 28.
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Pizza Express and Vue Cinema open as major £90m Bromley town centre scheme enters final stages
A landmark £90 million leisure and housing development in Bromley town centre is in its final stages after taking years to come to fruition.
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Police searching for Lancashire teen with Croydon links
Police are searching for a vulnerable teenager who may be in Croydon.
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Sutton girls' preparatory school is named the best in the UK
A Sutton girls’ preparatory school has been ranked as the best in the UK by national newspaper The Sunday Times.
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Here is what will be replacing the closed down Maplin in Battersea
Earlier this year, electronics brand Maplin closed 200 stores after it went into administration.
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Controversial plan for homeless accommodation in Bromley set for go-ahead
Contentious plans to close a care home and turn it into accommodation for the homeless in Bromley are set to be approved.
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Bellingham police 'working tirelessly’ and Morley's 'donates chicken to ease tension' after boy's murder
Police in Bellingham have assured residents that officers have been "working tirelessly" since a teenager was stabbed to death.
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Council to appoint small business champion
Barnet Council will appoint a special guru to help boost the fortunes of small businesses in the borough.
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Southfields Sports Direct is being turned into a gym for kids
A new workout space is coming to Southfields, and it is designed specifically for kids.
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London Pantomime Horse race is coming back to Greenwich this Christmas
The eight annual London Pantomime Horse Race is coming to Greenwich this Christmas.
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Handmade ice-cream store coming to Balham town centre
Balham is getting itself a new ice-cream store.
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Call for clearer signs after Croydon man gets two traffic tickets in one day
A good samaritan who was given two fines for driving in a bus lane in Croydon is calling on the council to install clearer signs.
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Curry newcomers named best takeaway in the UK
A newcomer to the curry scene has taken home an award recognising its place as the finest takeaway restaurant in the country.
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'Biggest' food collection underway in Ealing
SHOPPERS at Tesco stores in Ealing are being invited to put a little something extra in their basket to help people in need this Christmas.
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Bake Off finalist officially opens Ealing Broadway clinic
BAKE Off finalist Ruby Bhogal cut the ribbon to launch the newest branch of sk:n network in Ealing Broadway.
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Sutton town centre's Christmas lights switch-on - in pictures
More than 7,000 people flocked to Sutton High Street for this year’s Christmas lights switch-on in the town centre.
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Tories say not everyone employed by Wandsworth Council should be paid London Living wage
Not everyone who does work for the council should be paid the London Living Wage (LLW), Conservative councillors have said.
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Drivers could get cheaper car insurance if they go on cycling awareness course
Motorists could be offered cheaper insurance if they go on a cycling awareness course under new plans from the Government.
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Funding will 'help people change career' and tackle skills shortage in Wandsworth
Wandsworth is set to benefit from a share of £22 million worth of funding.
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Dealership scoops two top prizes
A garden machinery dealer in Harrow has won two top awards.
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Bill Oddie backs Zac Goldsmith's campaign for urgent ban on trophy hunting imports
Almost 400 hunting trophies from endangered animals and 1 tonne of elephant tusks have been imported into the UK in recent years, new figures reveal.
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Croydon 'Zombie Knife' sentence to be reviewed after outcry
The "lenient" sentence of a Croydon man convicted of smashing a car window with a large "zombie" knife has been referred for review after a public outcry.
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Calls for rule change as hundreds of grammar school pupils are from outside Bexley
Calls have been made to scrap a school admissions rule in Bexley which prioritises grammar students with high selection test scores even if they live outside the borough.
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Dad murdered baby he had through secret affair by shaking him at lover's flat in Plumstead, court hears
A dad murdered the eight-week-old son he had through a secret affair by violently shaking him at his lover's flat, a court heard.
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Person dies after being hit by a train at Welling railway station
A person has died after being hit by a train at Welling railway station.
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Tree-mendous news – 500 new trees for Richmond
More trees are set to be planted in Richmond this winter as the council plans to almost double the number of trees planted on last year’s figure.
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Two men charged in connection with burglary
Two men have been charged in connection with an aggravated burglary.
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New executive director for Croydon council
A new executive director will lead a council division with a focus on delivering services in partnership with local communities.
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Man says complaints repeatedly ignored by council's housing arm
A man has hit out at the council’s housing arm for “ignoring” his repeated complaints over anti-social behaviour and disrepair at his property.
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Pervert teacher abused boys for over 16 years
A former scout leader and teacher sexually abused three boys over a 16-year-period.
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Council 'can no longer afford' to provide free bulky waste collection service
Eight years ago Merton Council introduced a free bulky waste collection service in an effort to keep the streets clean and reduce fly-tipping.
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New 'pop-up' modular housing village for homeless families in Deptford gets go-ahead
Lewisham’s next ‘pop-up’ village with 34 flats for homeless families in emergency housing is expected to be completed by 2020.
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Police looking to find man in CCTV image after van theft in West Kingsdown
Police have released a CCTV image of a man believed to have information about the theft of a van in West Kingsdown.
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Residents can have their say on the council's new council tax policy
Residents can have their say on Richmond Council's proposals to axe council tax contributions for the most hard-pressed residents.
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Croydon sports stars to be awarded freedom of the city
Two Croydon sports stars are to be honoured with the council's highest award next week.
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Contractor should reimburse Richmond Council for felled trees
A number of trees will have to be removed following inappropriate action by a contractor on Richmond and will be replaced at the cost to the contractor responsible.
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Your chance to influence health priorities
The council is letting people to take part in a healthy weight survey to influence its health priorities for years to come.
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Police search for missing girl with links to Croydon
Police are searching for missing girl with links to Croydon.
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Aldi confirm opening date of new Colliers Wood store
The day shoppers have been waiting for is nearly here as Aldi has confirmed when it will be opening its new store in Colliers Wood.
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Two former servicemen talk about living with PTSD
Two former servicemen have talked about their struggle with PTSD and how The Poppy Factory in Richmond has helped they integrate into civilian life.
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Hackbridge station coffee vendor 'faces unemployment' as tenancy is not renewed
A Hackbridge station coffee vendor from Croydon says he is at risk of unemployment after running his business there for 14 years.
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Watch: Dogs' Trust launches its own Christmas TV ad with a very important message
As the Christmas shopping rush arrives, one charity is bucking the trend and asking people not to buy something very particular this Christmas.
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Watch: Police appeal to find men who stole £1,000 worth of tools in Sidcup
Police are appealing to identify two men who stole £1,000 worth of tools from a van in Sidcup.
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Art exhibit gives people a musical tour
An exhibit of multi-sensory art is on display for shoppers to experience.
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Four vehicles destroyed after fire at builders yard in Hither Green
Four vehicles were destroyed early this morning in fire in Hither Green.
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Appeal for information after dog beaten to death in Mitcham
An appeal for information has been launched after a dog was left battered and bloodied in a Mitcham road.
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Blossom tree brings back happy memories of Ty
DOGS Trust West London in Harefield was home to Ty the crossbreed as a sponsor dog.
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Major disruption between Lewisham and London Bridge due to signal failure
There are currently major disruptions on all services between Lewisham and London Bridge.
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Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Croydon teen filmed smashing car window with 'zombie' knife walks free from court
A teenager who was filmed trying to smash a car window with a huge 'zombie-style' knife in Croydon has walked free from court.
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Traffic and tube update on a bleak midweek morning
Traffic
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Traffic and tube update on a bleak midweek morning
Traffic
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Traffic and tube update on a bleak midweek morning
Traffic
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Hayes care home resident 'turns 21 again' at party
A WOMAN celebrating her 84th birthday at Aston House care home in Hayes End was made to feel like she was 21 again.
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'Radical' changes needed for how adults are cared for in Bexley as demand puts services under pressure
How elderly and vulnerable adults are cared for in Bexley needs major changes, a meeting has been told.
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A 'degraded' Kidbrooke primary school could be moved to a new location and rebuilt
A “degraded” primary school in Kidbrooke could be on the move as plans have been submitted for a redevelopment.
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School hosts tea party for 180 birthday
Some past members of staff and pupils came back to the school for a tea party to celebrate a school’s 180th anniversary.
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Premature babies given graduation ceremony
Hospital staff held a graduation ceremony for premature babies who have overcome difficulties shortly after being born.
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Ambitious plan to transform crumbling little theatre in Bromley gets a big boost
Plans to refurbish an ageing Bromley theatre which was founded in 1938 have been handed a big boost.
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‘Absolute chaos’ as bin collection woes continue
Bin collections have been missed for up to four weeks in a row after Barnet Council made sweeping changes to refuse routes.
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Woman charged with manslaughter in Ealing
A WOMAN has been charged with manslaughter following an incident in Ealing.
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Caravan and cars destroyed in Hither Green yard fire
A caravan, motorbike and two cars were completed gutted in a fire at a builder’s yard in Hither Green.
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‘Tragedy prevented’ after man with two large knives arrested in Charlton
Police say a potential tragedy was prevented after a man holding two large knives was spotted lurking in Charlton.
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Snapshots of Old Bromley: Beckenham school days and Saturday shopping
David Alston from Shortlands has lived in Bromley all his life. Here he provides some fond reminiscences on his and the area's past in Snapshots of Old Bromley.
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Ask Yoast: Redirect from a domain to my site
It may just happen to you one day: unexpectedly, you find out that another domain is redirecting to your website. While you may find it strange someone would do that without asking first, you probably won’t immediately see a problem. If someone wants to send more traffic your way, why not, right?
Such an unexpected redirect to your site is unlikely to instantly cause huge SEO problems. Still, it’s a good idea to keep an eye on your rankings and check what kind of domain this redirect is coming from. After all, if it’s some super-shady website that’s connected to your website like this, search engines could get suspicious, which might impact your rankings. So, what to do, when you face an (unwanted) redirect to your site? Let’s discuss in today’s Ask Yoast!
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Someone is redirecting his or her site to my site. Is this harmful, and if so, what should I do?
When someone redirects their site to your site
“Well, it depends. If that site is very bad and has very bad links, then it might be bad for you. But generally, I wouldn’t be too worried. You can always disavow those links in Google Search console later on. For now, I’d say, let it go and see what happens. Good luck!”
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Mayor "refusing to take responsibility for his own cycling agenda"
The Mayor of London has been criticised for “refusing to take responsibility for his own cycling agenda”.
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Mayor "refusing to take responsibility for his own cycling agenda"
The Mayor of London has been criticised for “refusing to take responsibility for his own cycling agenda”.
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Mayor "refusing to take responsibility for his own cycling agenda"
The Mayor of London has been criticised for “refusing to take responsibility for his own cycling agenda”.
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Lewisham Council had 'no choice' on spending £105k to evict garden protestors
Lewisham Council spent £105,000 evicting the Tidemill Garden protestors in Deptford – money which it says could have gone towards housing 20 homeless families in temporary accommodation for 12 months.
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Fuel runs out on part of the M25 on a wet and windy night
Weather
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Fuel runs out on part of the M25 on a wet and windy night
Weather
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Fuel runs out on part of the M25 on a wet and windy night
Weather
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Fuel runs out on part of the M25 on a wet and windy night
Weather
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Inspirational group of people honoured in Community Heroes’ Awards
Twenty-four individuals and groups were honoured last night (Monday, November 26) at Richmond’s inaugural Community Heroes’ Awards.
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Council calls for people’s vote on Brexit
Brent Council became the latest authority to formally support calls for a people’s vote on the Brexit deal.
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Thousands raised to immortalize 'local hero' with memorial bench
A Kingston hero who recently died is to be remembered with a memorial bench after a crowd fund nearly raised the entire amount needed in just one day.
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Boy 'chased by man after refusing to get into his van' outside school in Biggin Hill
A boy who was chased by an aggressive stranger after refusing to get into his van has been left shaken up.
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Two Wimbledon schools rank among the best in Sunday Times' yearly list
King's College in Wimbledon has been named the UK’s best boys' or co-ed independent school for 2018 by national newspaper The Sunday Times.
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Cars, gadgets and deprivation blamed as childhood obesity in Bexley shown to be London's second worst
Bexley faces a rising childhood obesity problem as new figures show 40 per cent of Year 6 students are overweight.
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Olympic fencer made screen legend
An Olympic fencer has been made into a legend as part of a campaign to inspire people to do the extraordinary.
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Police tracing Croydon man in connection with investigation
Police are trying to contact a Croydon man in connection with an ongoing investigation.
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Frustration as bid to create trampoline centre in Crayford is refused
People in Crayford have been left disappointed after a planning application for a new trampoline and fitness centre was refused.
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'Rotting' old golf centre in Thamesmead could be set for new 'family-friendly' use
People calling for a "rotting" old building to be put to better use as it lies abandoned and disused may get their wish answered.
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School girls sing for university Christmas light up
A school choir serenaded guests at a university’s Christmas lighting ceremony.
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Knee specialist belives flossing can cause knee pain
A Tooting and Balham physiotherapist is warning wannabe dancers that the flossing dance craze, making its comeback thanks in part to the video game Fortnite,, could cause knee problems.
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Greenwich Council wants your views on selling public land for low-cost housing
Residents are being asked to feed back on controversial plans to sell public land for housing in Greenwich.
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Women services receive funding boost
Refuge funding boost for domestic abuse survivors
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Police video appeal after two brazen thieves steal from Bexleyheath pharmacy
Police from Bexley are appealing to the public for any information following a theft at Lloyds Pharmacy in Bexleyheath.
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Young fan calls out Michelle Obama for pricey tickets
A young Michelle Obama fan from Croydon has called out her idol for the steep price of tickets to her speaking tour in a written letter.
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Festive fun and fireworks light up Richmond in spectacular style
An estimated 2,000 people enjoyed an evening of festive entertainment and fireworks in Richmond on Thursday, November 22 to mark the switching on of the 2018 Christmas lights.
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Plans to tackle rogue landlords and support renters
Brent Council has promised to improve the private rented sector (PRS) in the borough by tackling rogue landlords and advancing tenants’ rights.
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Wimbledon school is 'truly world class' after awards nomination
Staff and students at Wimbledon High School are jumping for joy after being shortlisted for best in the nation.
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Sick mum says hundreds of pounds was stolen from her at Lewisham Hospital
A concerned son claims his cancer-stricken mum had hundreds of pounds stolen from her as she lay "helpless" in her hospital bed.
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Police officer praised for taking on armed suspects
A police officer with only a tazer took on six suspects - one of whom was armed with a gun.
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Bexleyheath and Welling poppy appeal raises over £71,000
More than £71,000 has been raised by volunteers from Bexleyheath and Welling as part of the Royal British Legion's poppy appeal.
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Croydon police search for missing teen
Croydon police are appealing for help finding a vulnerable teenage girl.
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Pensioner to take part in fun run - at the age of 88
A former machine shop foreman, who retired 23 years ago, has decided to take part in Princess Alice Hospices' Santa Fun Run.
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Police officers who ram moped suspects must be protected, says federation chief
Police officers who use drastic new tactics to ram criminals off scooters could be putting their "livelihood and liberty" at risk, a federation leader has warned.
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Wimbledon couple fundraising to bring waste-free shop to Abbey Mills
A Wimbledon couple is hoping to make waste a thing of the past with their new store.
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'Affluent' Sutton neighbourhood hit by burglaries sets up vigilate group
An “affluent” Sutton neighbourhood that has been hit by a spate of reported burglaries is fighting back against thieves by setting up a vigilante group.
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'It's coming home': Cray Wanderers get final approval for new stadium at Flamingo Park
London’s oldest football club have finally been given the go-ahead to build their new stadium after 45 years without a home.
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Aldi driver flees after crash involving five cars closes busy road in Charlton
A road in Charlton was closed after a crash involving five cars.
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Capita agrees to pay £4 million to council for contract failings
Capita has reached a deal with Barnet Council that could see the outsourcing firm pay more than £4 million in compensation for failings in key contracts.
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Croydon composers join together for unique performances
A cross-genre music project is bringing Croydon musicians together for a unique performance at Boxpark this Sunday.
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Twickenham man talks about living with 'isolating' disability
A Twickenham man, who has been living with a brain tumour for three years, was at Westminster as MPs were told of the “unbearable” burden of the disease.
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This is why the St Nicholas Centre is celebrating independent retailers this weekend
The St Nicholas Centre is using the first day of December to celebrate many of its independent retailers as Christmas Day nears.
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Lidl will be selling REAL Christmas trees for under £20 this festive season
Lidl has announced it will be selling real Christmas trees for the first time.
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Lidl will be selling REAL Christmas trees for under £20 this festive season
Lidl has announced it will be selling real Christmas trees for the first time.
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MP honours Kindertransport at memorial event
Oliver Dowden spoke at an event commemorating the 80th anniversary of Kindertransport, an organised rescue effort which took in nearly 10,000 children before the Second World War broke out.
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