Profile: Jamie Bennett-Ness

Reporter For Greenwich And Bexley

News reporter for the News Shopper in south-east London, covering predominantly Greenwich, Bexley & Dartford

Latest articles from Jamie Bennett-Ness

Hancock calls out Bexley as 'one of the top performing Covid vaccine teams in country'

Bexley has been heralded by Matt Hancock and the Government as one of the highest performing Covid vaccination teams in the country.

Michael Naughton, Bromley, jailed over firmearm offences. Kent Police

Bromley hoarder jailed after 'Dirty Harry' revolver and gold bullions found at home

A hoarder from Bromley has been jailed for five years after handguns, ammo, gold bullions and a haul of cash were discovered at his home.

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New cycle routes are being proposed in Greenwich, south east London, backed by the council and TfL.

New routes proposed to make cycling 'more attractive' across Greenwich

Consultations have been launched on two new cycle lanes proposed between Greenwich Park and both Eltham and Shooters Hill.

Drinks thrown and officer knocked unconscious as police try and shut down party

Officers were assaulted and one even knocked unconscious after revellers at an illegal party in Southwark reacted violently when police tried to shut it down.

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The funeral of Brian and Paula, the Eltham couple who died within a week of each other with Covid-19.

Funeral procession shuts down Eltham High Street for couple of 50 years

An emotional funeral procession marched down Eltham High Street on Monday in tribute to the beloved couple who died from coronavirus within days of each other.

Maurice Lennon, jailed for drugs charges in Gravesend. Kent Police

Heroin and cocaine dealer arrested inside Gravesend taxi given jail time

An organised heroin and crack cocaine drug dealer caught inside a taxi in Gravesend has been jailed for nearly six years.

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Sidcup firefighter Marc Petters has ran 406 miles in February

Sidcup firefighter raises £30k by completing ridiculous running challenge

A firefighter from Sidcup has smashed a ridiculous 400 mile running target for Febraury, all to raise over £30,000 for a newborn baby hospital ward.

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More families miss out on first choice secondary schools in south London

One in three children in London missed out on their top choice of secondary school, with lower success rates across the country on National Offer Day.

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