On December end, the twenty-ninth day, The sky turned to fire as the light faded grey. A second Great Fire through the Blitz was born, Leaving the city all blackened and torn. Twenty-eight bombs struck the dome in the air, Yet St. Paul's remained through the smoke and the flare.

The clock strikes deep, the weary year is flown, And dawn will break cold upon the silvered height; A world reborn, to destiny unknown, Emerges from the shadows of the night. May love and every heart find strength in health and grace, As shining goals the coming days embrace.

Pale effervescent wine holds the inverted city's grace, A silent, mirrored world in this small space. The tower's spine, a liquid silver line, Below a world in golden, crystalline design. A ghost of light, where day's last glory sips, Held for a moment on the rim of one’s lips.

#ripchrisrea The road is long, the winter sky is grey, But "Driving Home for Christmas" lights the way. From "Stainsby Girls" to "Road to Hell’s" deep chime, He etched a bluesy soul across our time. With slide guitar and voice like aged wine, A legendary star will always shine.

This is your last opportunity to sign up to the Holiday, Activities and Food (#HAF) programme this Winter break! To learn more and book your place to get your family involved visit, https://t.co/IzC2SAwK5S

Our festive fixtures 🎄⛄️🎅 2 home/4 away, including a trip into Europe (well, sort of 🇯🇪)

Evie's wrapped up like a Christmas present – 10 scarves and counting! If you need a warm space this winter, there are places ready to welcome you https://t.co/6sE7rTUBAX #ElfCare #StayWellThisWinter

Morning everyone - we're open today under the trees, 10-3pm, for the last market of the year (closed 28th; reopening 4th Jan) - as always with lots of lovely fresh produce, store cupboard goods, sweet treats, street food, drinks & more!📷Fresh fruit & veg from OG Plants & Produce

Beauty and the Beast has opened to critical acclaim and amazing responses from audiences who are packing our house night after night! And a couple of FTA nominations to boot! Grab your tickets: https://t.co/2x0d6EiSvM Production shots © Lidia Crisafulli

She has bags of time but nowhere to go, Sifting through shadows for a day she once knew. Life on the street is a heavy, slow tide, With ghosts of a better life tucked deep inside. She finds a cold corner to finally sit down, While the clock of the city ignores her grey gown.

#wintersolstice My favourite day has dawned at last, Though leaden grey the sky is cast. The shortest day now takes its bow, As brighter paths begin from now. Towards the warmth of Spring we steer, As Summer’s promise whispers near.

Matchday ⚽️ We welcome the Crows to EPA for the first time for 6 years. The lads are gunning for 2 wins in a week, so let's have some of your magnificent support for our final home game before Christmas.

Let’s reclaim our beautiful game. Their football pitch is cold. The #WorldCup2026 story sold. #FIFA's price too cruel and steep. Let every empty seat a protest keep. Infantino’s choice to prioritise greed with cost, Let’s make it the golden #trophyofsilence, all our trust is lost

One more sleep Penge-ites… But what can you expect from our Christmas special as the continuing drama… continues? Tomorrow’s first performance is SOLD OUT but tickets remain for the 9.30pm performance. 🎟 Tickets here: https://t.co/4e6ELQLxg1

Families, communities and local organisations provide eligible children and young people with fun activities and learning opportunities this Winter break with the #HAF Programme. To get your family involved visit, https://t.co/IzC2SAwK5S

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Doctors’ industrial action starts next week. This means that hospitals in south east London will be busier than usual. For emergencies, call 999. For non life-threatening health needs, contact your GP or NHS 111 online.

A new home for Bromley children is potentially coming forward, which would ensure more of the borough's children remain local, closer to their support networks. Residents can find out more about the emerging plans at upcoming engagement sessions. https://t.co/1EoUIArxm6

Tickets for our #PengePanto really are flying! We haven’t even opened and six shows are sold out!! Get ‘em before they’re gone!

News Shopper - Dad killed outside Beckenham Sainsbury's for refusing to let 'monster' cut queue