Poppy 🍒

After a week of horrific stabbings across Catford, I spoke with the community about what needs to change. My thoughts are with all the families and friends affected by the violence. Read the story here: newsshopper.co.uk/news/25569446.…

You can read my experience here: newsshopper.co.uk/news/25509810.…

Earlier this week, I had the privilege of spending the day with the @LondonFire Red Watch in Croydon, getting a behind-the-scenes look at the incredible work they do. A huge thank you to the whole crew for welcoming me and letting me see first-hand what it takes to do the job.

Good luck to our wonderful south London students waiting on GCSE results today. ✨ 👏 Send your pictures and news with me at poppy.huggett@newsquest.co.uk. Follow our live updates throughout the day here: newsshopper.co.uk/news/25406325.…

I'll be covering A-Level results day across south London today. Wishing all students the best of luck. Got news, pics, or celebrations to share? Send them to me at poppy.huggett@newsquest.co.uk for a chance to be featured! 🤞📸 newsshopper.co.uk/news/25388731.…

You can read the story here: newsshopper.co.uk/news/25373964.…

A Greenwich teacher who was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 22 is calling for help as she fights to protect her chances of becoming a mum in the future.❤️‍🩹

Read the story here: newsshopper.co.uk/news/25370250.…

A man living in Dartford is concerned over the worsening condition of a busy road, claiming it has been left “crumbling” and riddled with cracks just two years after cost-cutting repair works were carried out...

This amazing Orpington woman is lifting spirits with her giant sunflowers 🌻👇 newsshopper.co.uk/news/25358736.…

@charbergman @itvcalendar @ITVCentral Congratulations lovely girl! 👏👏👏

After an amazing three years at @itvcalendar and a very busy three months covering some of the biggest stories in the Midlands, I'm making the move to @ITVCentral permanently as a Content Editor! Very excited for this new adventure 😀✨

Can you help support Karen’s GoFundMe? Every little bit counts ❤️ gofundme.com/f/fes-bike-for…

A devoted wife from Bexley is on a mission to raise £35,000 for life-changing equipment that could help her husband regain vital movement after suffering a devastating stroke at just 38 years old 👇 newsshopper.co.uk/news/25330021.…

Read the story here: newsshopper.co.uk/news/25324901.…

After 48 years of service, beloved Lewisham lollipop lady Sheila Richards, 88, has hung up her hi-vis for the last time 💔 She’s been a fixture outside John Stainer Primary since the 1970s - now retiring after the council ends school crossing patrols. Thank you, Sheila ❤️

Local coverage of the game and what it means to us. Raising awareness is the key for us. Proud of everyone connected to the club in anyway they have done and continue to do 🖤🩷

Teddy is missing from his home and was last seen in Erith on Monday. Can you help find him? 💔 My heart breaks for his family - let's get him home. #Erith #Bexley newsshopper.co.uk/news/25183842.…

South east Londoners do love their pie and mash 🥧👇 newsshopper.co.uk/news/25176713.…

You can read my exclusive interview on the @NewsShopper with Bethany here: newsshopper.co.uk/news/25125688.…

Now living in Brisbane, Bethany, also 28, has launched a petition to raise awareness about the dangers of methanol poisoning and bootleg alcohol, calling for essential education in UK schools to prevent future tragedies. You can sign the petition here: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/7169…

In November 2024, six people died from suspected methanol poisoning at a bar in Vang Vieng, Laos, as a result of consuming contaminated alcohol. One of whom was Simone White – a 28-year-old lawyer from Orpington, who was backpacking with her best friend Bethany Clarke.