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Extra spaces for shoppers

EXTRA on-street parking spaces are being provided to reduce problems when supermarket building works start. The 368 spaces in Orpington town centre will come into use in mid-October so people can get used to the new system before the Station Road car

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News in brief

IN THE ZONE: Kidzone, a club for home-schooled children from the age of 11, gives them a chance to meet others who are taught at home. The group meets at Chislehurst Library Hall, Red Hill, Chislehurst, on October 6, from 1pm to 4pm, and will cost £4

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Supporting youngsters

BORED children who feel they cannot go to school are being invited to join a youth club. The club aims to give these children the social interaction they would normally get at school by meeting people who are in a similar situation. It starts on October

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‘Horrific’ estate blaze

THE stench of acrid smoke filled the air as a massive fire's effects were felt in the borough. Although the blaze was on an industrial estate in Slade Green, Bromley residents could view a plume of black smoke which climbed 200ft in the air. See

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News in brief

PUB ARREST: Police were called to the Daylight Inn, Station Square, Petts Wood, on Saturday following reports of a disturbance at 12.15am. A 25-year-old man was arrested for a public order offence, assault and resisting arrest. He was bailed to return

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Man threatened pub-goers with insulin-filled syringe

POLICE were called to a pub after reports of a man threatening people with a syringe. Officers arrived at the King William IV pub in Croydon Road, Beckenham, on September 25 at 11.30pm. The man's partner told police the syringe contained a potentially

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Footballer passes on healthy eating help

A FOOTBALL star visited his old school to encourage students to ditch the junk and eat more fruit. West Ham United player Anton Ferdinand visited his former school, Blackheath Bluecoat School, to spread the healthy eating message. He was visiting the

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Branch disrupts trains

A TRAIN was almost derailed after it hit a tree branch which had fallen across the track. The train, which was heading towards Norwood, struck the branch just south of Anerley train station, on September 22 at around 2pm. No injuries were reported in

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Victim groomed against her mother

A PAEDOPHILE who groomed his victim and turned her against her mother has been jailed. The Russian immigrant committed about 200 sexual offences against the girl when she was between 12-and-a-half and 14 from October 2002 to summer last year. Croydon

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Visitors travelling back in time

AN INTERACTIVE exhibition brought the history of travel up to date. Visitors to the In Town Without My Car Day could try historic bicycles, including a penny farthing, look at electric-powered vehicles and watch a balloon modeller. The event in East

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Keep crooks out of cars

POLICE are appealing to motorists not to leave items on display in their cars. The warning comes after a recent increase in car crimes in the St Paul's Cray area. Residents are also reminded to protect their satellite navigation systems by removing

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Residents urged to lock windows

RESIDENTS are being reminded to lock their doors and windows after a spate of opportunist burglaries. Bromley police are issuing the warning following the incidents in Chelsfield and Beckenham, which have occurred during the past two weeks. A police

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Children complete reading challenge

A SUMMER reading challenge has been enjoyed by more than 6,000 children. Organised by libraries across the borough, The Reading Mission saw 22,000 books read by four to 12-year-olds in Bromley during the school summer holidays. Youngsters who signed

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Do not destroy our good school

A SCHOOL is battling plans to "bring it down" by capping its class numbers. Hillside Primary School has 58 children on roll for its reception classes this term but the local education authority (LEA) has said it could be forced to cut numbers to 45 per

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Bishop discusses borough’s safety

THE Bishop of Rochester met with police to discuss community safety during a visit to the borough. The Right Reverend Dr Michael Nazir-Ali was given a tour of Bromley police station during his visit on September 21. Dr Nazir-Ali also visited the Deanery

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Council digs deep for Xmas lights

FESTIVE cheer is in store for shoppers after the council has agreed to help fund Christmas lights. Bromley Council has agreed to give £5,000 towards the lights on Penge High Street. This amount will be match-funded by traders and the community. Ward

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Trust boss takes up new post

THE chief executive of Bromley NHS Hospitals Trust has announced he is leaving to take up another post. John Watkinson is to become chief executive of The Royal Cornwall Hospitals' Trust on January 1 next year. The 51-year-old, who joined the trust

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Visitors peek behind scenes

THEATRE enthusiasts got a rare glimpse of what goes into making shows happen. Visitors to the Churchill Theatre, High Street, Bromley, were taken on a tour of areas usually inaccessible to the public. These included dressing rooms, wardrobe and the

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News in brief

CLOTHES CALL: A tramp was moved on by police after he tried to sell a charity shop's second-hand clothes to passers-by at about 8.30am on Monday morning. He had displayed the clothes on the wall near the Harris HospisCare shop, Crofton Road, Locksbottom

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Family set for results of review

THE family of a toddler killed by a speedboat will learn the outcome of a review into his death next month. Two-year-old Paul Gallagher died after he was struck by a speedboat in the Bahamas, which had veered off course and on to the beach four years

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Time to crack down on benefit fraudsters

THREE fraudsters have been sentenced for illegally claiming benefits. Nicola Bennett, of Cobham Close, Bromley, was given a community punishment order and a two-year supervision order at Bromley Magistrates' Court on September 13. The 37-year-old pleaded

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News in brief

WITNESSES: Did you see an incident where a Ford Mondeo was used to try and break into Lusted Stores, Lusted Hall Lane, Biggin Hill? The front wall of the shop was destroyed at about 6.15am on Sunday but the suspect, in his late teens, did not get into

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Video news: £5 billion regeneration scheme is unveiled

THE vision for Greenwich Peninsula was announced today. The £5bn regeneration scheme involves 80 hectares of land being transformed into a vibrant urban community providing 20,000 homes and 24,000 jobs. See the video clip of AEG president David

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Hosepipe ban fails to stop gardens blooming

GARDENERS have struggled to keep their plants up to the high standards expected by the judges of the annual Bexley in Bloom competition. At the height of the heatwave in July, when the judges paid their visit, they commiserated with contestants about

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Kohlrabi is a prize vegetable

This bizarre-shaped vegetable was grown by Ann Kneif. It is a kohlrabi measuring 32cm from top to bottom, and won Ann first prize for the most unusual shaped vegetable at the recent Meopham Garden Show. These vegetables normally grow to about 12cm and

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Slade Green fire: The aftermath of the Darent industrial estate fire. Pic by Richard Websdale

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Slade Green fire: Daylight provded a chance to see the destruction caused by the fire. Pic by Richard Websdale

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Slade Green fire: What remained of Erith Haulage after the massive blaze. Pic by Richard Websdale

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Slade Green fire: Once the flames were gone it was easy to see the damage caused by the blaze. Pic by Richard Websdale

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Team gives Forum a lift

Employees from Barclays Operational Rigour recently volunteered at the Forum @ Greenwich. The team of eight employee volunteers carred out the challenge as part of the Barclays employee volunteering programme. The employees worked together to put together

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Olympic rower James Cracknell with Mayor of Greenwich Councillor Harpinder Singh

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Ahoy there - pop singer Chico on board the Cutty Sark

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Olympic rower James Cracknell with TV lottery draw presenter Sophia Rafaat GC5434

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James Cracknell aboard the Cutty Sark for the lottery celebrations

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Olympic rower James Cracknell celebrates the good news with Mikee Flannery, six, and seven-year-old Mark Donaldson GC5434

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How the famous ship will look from underneath

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An artist's impression of how the Cutty Sark will look when the work is finished

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Cadet squadron's soaraway success

Four cadets - Danny Dixon (17), Ross Lakhrif (16), Jennifer Nixon (16) and Charlotte Partington (16) - from 1921 (Lewisham) Squadron have taken to the skies over the summer, as they completed gliding scholarships at local airfields. Each of the cadets

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Shaye Yin-Rayit - two years

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Slade Green fire: Businesses were left counting the cost after the fire. Pic by Chris Hicks

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Slade Green fire: The aftermath of the huge blaze. Pic by Chris Hicks

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Coffee in the name of charity

John Lewis, Bluewater is taking part in the world's biggest coffee morning for Macmillan Cancer Trust. On Friday, September 29, we want you to sit down and relax with one of our coffees, because every cup you buy, John Lewis will donate 50 pence to

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Bromley Mencap

Bromley Mencap requires volunteers to help with their fundraising activities. If you can spare a few hours, either regularly or on an occasional basis, ring Susanne on 020 8466 7102 or email susanne.dowswell@bromleymencap.org for details.

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Inez Lowey - seven months

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Tylan Hinds - six months

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Pixie is full of mischief

Pixie is an adorable little kitten who was found wandering around by herself on waste land. She is only a few months old and still a bit shy of meeting new people. But she loves other cats and likes to play, especially with anything that's red! Not

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HENRY COURT

In Loving Memory of HENRY COURT Passed away 28th September 1986. Gone is the face we loved so dear. Silent the voice we loved to hear. To a beautiful life came a sudden end. And he died as he lived. Everyone's friend. Love Wife Glen, Children, Grandchildren

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Career clinic

Mrs Gilchrist asks: What are the opportunities for teaching English as a second language - either for money or on a voluntary basis? I'm educated to degree level and old enough to have been taught how to spell and punctuate. I have worked with stroke

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Just the Job - speech and language therapist

A retired speech and language therapist looks back at her career and tells KERRY ANN EUSTICE about her time and role in the field. QUALIFICATIONS: I completed a degree in speech and language therapy. Therapists have to update their knowledge regularly

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Plans for pay as you throw

To pick Britain up from the bottom of the recycling pile a new waste strategy has been proposed by a Government think tank. A Government report called Zero Waste UK has argued pay-as-you-throw is the best way to meet recycling targets and move towards

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MICHAEL WILLIAM (Mike) BROWN

Michael William (Mike) Brown Butcher, salesman, club steward. Passed away suddenly 17th September. Funeral 11.15am Wednesday 4th October. St John the Baptist Parish Church, Eltham High Street and then 12.30pm Hillview Cemetery, Welling. Family flowers

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JANSEN ‘JOE’

JANSEN JOE' JOSEPH GODFREY WILLIAM Aged 83 years. Died at home on 18th September 2006. Beloved Husband of Ruby, Father and Grandfather, friend to many. An Afrikana to the end. Enquiries/donations to St. Christopher's Hospice, Penge, c/o Bournes of Sittingbourne

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ANASTASIA (SISSY) LAFERLA

ANASTASIA (SISSY) LAFERLA Born 15/5/21 - Died 16/9/06. A truly wonderful and courageous lady, much loved and missed by family and friends. Rest in Peace with Eddy.

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DENNIS WICKINGTON

In Loving Memory of DENNIS WICKINGTON Who very sadly passed away on 16th September 2006. A memorium service will be held on 28th September, 3pm at Christchurch, Victoria Road, Erith. Followed by a service at Eltham Crematorium at 4pm. So dearly loved

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CHARLIE NAYLOR

CHARLIE NAYLOR Passed Away 16th September 2006. A loving husband, father and grandfather. Funeral Service to be held at Falconwood Crematorium on Thursday 28th September at 2.30pm. Family flowers only.

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ADA FLORENCE CAIN

ADA FLORENCE CAIN Formerly of Orpington, passed away peacefully at her home in Hythe on 16th September, aged 87 years. She was a wonderful Mother & Grandmother & Great Grandmother and will be missed very much. Enquiries to Sterry Funeral Service 01303

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BRIAN EDWARD SUPPLE

In Memory of a Much Loved & Very Brave Brother BRIAN EDWARD SUPPLE who died at his home in Cyprus. Born 30th September 1943. Died 28th July, 2006. Miss you so much. Love you. Shirley, Bert, Nathan, Jason and family xxxx

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UNCLE GAZY

UNCLE GAZY Missing you always, especially your kisses and cuddles. Night night - sleep tight, See you in our dreams tonight. Love Saskia, William and Queenie x x x

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ALAN JOHNSON AJ

In Loving Memory of ALAN JOHNSON AJ who passed away on 26th September 2000. My only, beloved son, Another month, another year. Another smile, another tear. Still so sadly missed by all the family, friends and mates at the local (Brewers Arms). Bless you

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EILEEN NORTH

In Loving Memory of EILEEN NORTH 17/08/1912 - 3/10/2000. Although the world keeps turning. The sun comes up each day, Life has never been the same Mum, Since you were called away. You were such a special person, So gentle, good and kind, And have left

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GEORGE RICHARD HILL

GEORGE RICHARD HILL In loving memory of my dear Husband, Dad and Grandad. Who passed away 1st October 2001. Remembering you is easy, We do it every day, Missing you is a heartache, That will never go away. You have not been forgotten and never will. God

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GARY FRANCIS BARRON

GARY FRANCIS BARRON 29th September 05. My Darling Brother Gazzy. Life will never be the same. You are my shining star. How I miss sharing my baby with you, our holidays, our laughs, our rows. You will never be forgotten. My brother. Love Kay, Kevin, Massimo

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GARY FRANCIS BARRON

GARY FRANCIS BARRON 29th September 05. A brother to be proud of. You'll always live in my heart. God Bless U Gazzy. Love Paul. X

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DANNY PHILLIPS

Remembering My Son DANNY PHILLIPS 26.2.1967 - 28.9.1997. You are constantly in my thoughts Dan - and always will be. All my Love Mum.

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DENNIS WALTER ROE

DENNIS WALTER ROE Passed away on 28th September 04. You're forever in our hearts and minds. Deeply missed by your loving wife Eileen, children Jeanette, John, Nigel and grandchildren. X X X X

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VIOLET JUSTICE

VIOLET JUSTICE Sadly Passed Away on 8th September aged 84 years. Funeral Service to be held on Friday 29th September at Bexleyheath Cemetery Chapel at 11.00am. Donations if desired to the RSPCA, c/o Bexley Funeral Service, 165 Blendon Road, Bexley, Kent

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KAY EDWINS CARSON

KAY EDWINS CARSON Sadly passed away on 27th August 2006. Funeral was held, 11th September 2006, at Beckenham Crematorium. Kay's ashes were scattered at Honour Oak Crematorium on the 18th September.

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MAUREEN JOHNSON

MAUREEN JOHNSON Passed away on 18th September aged 70 years. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral Service to be held on Monday 2nd October, St Vincent's Church, Dartford at 10.00am followed by burial in Dartford Cemetery, Watling Street

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ANGELA CALLAGHAN

ANGELA CALLAGHAN nee Whalin (Spry) 12/3/1947 - 27/9/2003. Remembering that tragic day 3 years ago. Think of you every day and miss you more and more as time goes by. Best Mum in the World. Love Ya, Tracey, Paul and Boys, Caroline, Jeff and Kids. x x x

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DUKE

DUKE While there's breath in my body, Simple but oh so true, Every second I live I love you, You are my life to the very end. Love forver Rose-Maire X

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SHEILA INGHAM

SHEILA INGHAM (Nee Filliston) 1/12/35 - 1/10/2005. Mum, thinking of you on the 1st anniversary of losing you so suddenly. You were a very special Mum. One we thought would always stay, We never thought the time would come, When you'd be called away,

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ROSS DUNK

ROSS DUNK 23/10/85 - 29/9/02 (OUR SPECIAL MAN) Four years have passed and its still just as hard. Longing to hear your voice, and see that cheeky smile. We know that you are down here, walking with us everyday. But we wish we could see you, just one more

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JAMES TOBIN

IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR GRANDAD JAMES TOBIN God gave us a wonderful Grandad, His memory will never grow old, He fashioned his smile out of sunshine, He moulded his heart of pure gold, He needed a new star in heaven, A beautiful light to shine, So out

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JAMES TOBIN

IN LOVING MEMORY OF JAMES TOBIN 17/06/39 - 29.09/03. OUR WONDERFUL HUSBAND AND DAD. No one knows how much we miss you, No one knows the pain, We have suffered since we lost you, Life has never been the same, In our hearts your memory lingers, Sweetly

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GARY BARRON

GARY BARRON 17/12/1964 - 29/9/2005. A golden heart stopped beating, A smile put to rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. Miss you forever. Love always Maurice and Sasha x x

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DEREK C READ

DEREK C READ Remembering my dear Husband, who fell asleep on 26th September 2002. Falling tears & heartache is things I have to bare, losing you the way I did, will always seem unfair. Nothing can replace you, Nothing ever will, in life I love you dearly

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GARY FRANCIS BARRON

GARY FRANCIS BARRON 29th September 05. If I had known it was the last time I would see you when you went out that door, I would have given you lots of Hugs and Kisses. My life completely changed that night. My world just fell to pieces. Never to hear

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ERIC KING

In Loving Memory of ERIC KING 26th September 1998. Never more than a thought away. Loved and missed every day. Sheila, Jean, Norman, Rachel and all the family.

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CON CUSSEN

In Loving Memory of CON CUSSEN Passed away 26th September 2004. "Time is so cruel when it goes so fast. 2 years can it be since we last spoke and laughed. The days seem so long but not one passes by. That we don't all look up at your star in the sky."

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PAT ENGLISH

PAT ENGLISH 2.10.01. As time goes by without you. And days turn into years, They hold so many memories. And lots of silent tears. Miss you so, Madge

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MARK STYLES

MARK STYLES 30.9.59 - 26.9.05 Its been a year since you have been gone. But our love for you is ever strong. Thinking of you on your birthday. From you loving Wife Paula and Daughters Emma, Laura & Victoria X X X X

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Indian head massage

NAME: Kelly Anderson AGE: 28 COURSE: Indian head massage WHERE? Blackheath PERIOD: Three days Entry onto the course: No qualifications are needed. Reasons for choosing the course: I became interested in massage after working as a holiday rep

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Booktrust shortlist

The shortlist for the best contemporary teenage fiction of 2006 has been announced. The Booktrust Teenage Prize shortlist is as follows: Siobhan Dowd - A Swift Pure Cry Ally Kennen - Beast Paul Magrs - Exchange Anthony McGowan - Henry Tumour

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The big draw

As part of the national Big Draw event, Goldsmiths is inviting families to take part in Kinetic Kaleidoscope, this year's Big Draw immersed in colour, illusion and fantasy. The event takes place on Saturday October 28 at the Great Hall, Goldsmiths

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New intake each year

Wickham Court School in Layhams Road, West Wickham celebrated the start of its fifth academic year with a new venture. The school has opened a co- educational senior department beginning with an intake of 13 pupils to Year 7. A new class will be

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Lineker inspires

Spontaneous applause broke out before guest of honour Gary Lineker had even said a word at the speech day of Haberdasher's Aske's Knights Academy, Launcelot Road, Bromley. The event saw 100 pupils receive prizes for excellence across the whole school

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Exchanging ideas event

Brits are being encouraged to take part in the UK's biggest ideas exchange. The event, called Speednetwork the Nation, is a way of encouraging potential entrepreneurs of any age to share ideas, practice pitching and make contacts. Campaign organisers

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Dramatic graduation

The mayor and deputy mayor of Bexley attended the Rose Bruford College awards ceremony at the beginning of this month to help students celebrate the completion of their studies, in all areas of theatre and related arts. Following a welcome by college

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Identify graffiti trio

THESE three boys were travelling on a 422 bus on May 5 when it had graffiti scrawled on it. They boarded the bus at 5.26pm at Plumstead Corner, Plumstead, and got off in Okehampton Crescent, Welling, at 5.33pm. If you recognise any of them, call BusTag

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Help us catch vandals on buses

NEWS Shopper readers are giving a boost to efforts to stamp out vandalism on our buses. In just 10 weeks, 23 young people caught on CCTV causing criminal damage to buses have been caught and dealt with through our Shop A Yob campaign. BusTag, a partnership

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Designing the diary

Orpington College student Umaiventhan Srithayalan, 18 has been celebrating after his design was chosen as the new cover for the college diary. Umaiventhan, who is due to start an apprenticeship in IT support at the college at the end of this month,

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Teaching the world

Hon John Horam, MP for Orpington has been a visible presence in Bromley's schools and colleges recently. Last term he visited a geography classroom at Newstead Wood School, Avebury Road, to meet students in support of the Global Campaign for Education

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Hearing aid

New hearing aid customers at The Langley Audiology Centre in Beckenham are being offered one year's free membership for the charity Hearing Concern as part of the centre's after care facilities. This partnership is part of an agreement between the

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Art therapy

A new mental rehabilitation unit in Hanham South Gloucestershire is looking for a printmaker to create pieces for the centre. A fee and expenses will be offered and the closing date for applications is Friday. To apply, email Joanna@willisnewson.co.uk

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Expert patients

Lewisham PCT's Expert Patients Programme (EPP) is coming to The Positive Place in Deptford for a series of courses. The sessions launch on October 12 from 2pm to 4pm. Simon Randerson, Positive Place's EPP administration and monitoring officer says

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IT drive for health staff

Staff at Queen Mary's Hospital in Sidcup (right), have achieved a 100 per cent pass rate in their European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) qualification. The ECDL is an internationally recognised qualification which enables people to demonstrate their

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Lice-nce to kill

LAST week at the International Conference on Applied Hair Science, a New York based team of scientists unveiled its discoveries surrounding an ingredient which is effective in preventing and treating head louse infestation. At the conference, held on

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Racing ahead

Hindwoods Hunter Payne held its annual Grand Prix recently at a sun drenched Buckmore Park International Kart Circuit. The guest list read like a who's who of commercial property movers and shakers and the racing was intensely competitive. The directors

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Access all areas

The London architecture festival aimed at getting people to appreciate structures from the inside went down a storm in the south east recently. KERRY ANN EUSTICE looks at some of the buildings involved. The annual celebration of London architecture

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Cutting-edge dance in Hextable

THE state-of-the-art studio complex, Hextable Dance, launches its diverse autumn schedule on Saturday with Bare Bones. This five-man show features cutting-edge choreography and top dancers. It is described as highly physical theatre combining disco

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No HIPs to boost market

Prospects for the residential market in 2007 are a bit brighter writes Jeremy Gates - after the Government climbdown on Home Information Packs (HIPs). Housing Minister Yvette Cooper gave vendors a let-off in July, which could save many more than £1,000

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Chemists open on Sunday, October 8

BEXLEY AREA Safeway, 2 Twin Tumps Way, Thamesmead. 10am to 4pm. 7 Day Chemist, 175a Bellegrove Road, Welling. 9am to 11pm. Boots, 31 The Mall, Bexleyheath. 10am to 4pm. NCC Chemist, CWS Store, 71-79 High Street, Welling. 10am to 4pm. Roadnight Pharmacy

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Pressing issues

Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward has introduced an in-house press office and appointed Sarah Demirtges as its new PR manager. Sarah was formerly a PR adviser at BDO Stoy Hayward and account director at PR agency Sky Communications.

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Branching out

Leaf Lettings, an 18-month-old agency in Catford, is branching out into sales this month. The sales office will be titled Leaf. Director John Mollinson said: "It's a natural progression to expand into sales. We are continually asked by landlords to

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Victorian palaces come to life at library talk

LEARN more about four of the "people's palaces" built to entertain the masses of Victorian England at an illustrated talk tonight at Bexley Village library. Speaker Diana Rimel will give a glimpse into the history of Crystal Palace and Alexandra Palace

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Anemo: Slowburn**

BEFORE the Spice Girls started their meteoric rise to chart success, female-fronted-bands were everywhere in the Britpop scene - with the likes of Elastica, Sleeper, Kenickie and Catatonia. I thought perhaps Anemo's debut album Slowburn marked their

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High demand

Properties in Swanscombe and Greenhithe are in high demand according to Robinson Browning & Jackson. The branch opened just over a month ago and manager Denis Safer said homes have been sold within days, even hours, of going on the market and demand

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Continued support

October will mark two years of fundraising from Robinson Delorean & Jackson for Greenwich and Bexley Cottage Hospice Trust. So far around £17,000 has been raised and branch manager Ian Delorean pledges to continue the support. For every for sale sign

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Surviving red tape

Increased legislation and red tape have been named as the biggest obstacles estate agents face in a new survey. The Team Association, a group representing independent agents, found 27 per cent believe unnecessary red tape is costing them large amounts

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Decade for de Maid

JDM is celebrating 10 years of business this month since its first branch in Chislehurst was opened. A decade ago Jonathon, his wife Margaret and brother Jeremy carried on the de Maid family estate agency business by establishing jdm estate agents.

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Branch joins premiere league

Your Move Chislehurst has just been rebranded to become the first Premiere branch in Kent. This is part of a company-wide initiative to introduce a service dedicated to marketing luxury homes. Branch manager Kathryn Scorer says the new package is a

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Drive for funds

Robinson Perkins & Jackson has donated another Sunshine Bus to a Lewisham school. The bus for Lewisham Opportunity Pre-School is one of many Sunshine coaches the agent, which serves Catford and Lewisham, has funded in conjunction with the Variety Club

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AB's buoyant sails

EARLIER this month the Dragon Boat Festival was sponsored, for a third year in a row, by estate agent Ashton Burkinshaw. The September 9 event at Bewl Water in Lamberhurst, Kent, attracted crews of 16 paddlers, plus a drummer, to race in a 200m water

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Home-made talent

A CRAFT fair dedicated to home-made homewares is taking place in London from October 3 to October 15. Held at Somerset House, The Strand, London, Origin: The London Craft Fair will display items ranging from embroidered wallpaper to hand-carved wooden

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Know your market

REAL Estate TV has launched an online service allowing users to access a selection of informative property programmes 24 hours a day. The site also includes property event listings, sales and information on buying and selling both here and abroad.

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Prop up pension

RESEARCH from propertyfinder.com has revealed 52 per cent of homeowners plan to downsize their homes in retirement to release equity tied up in their property as a subsidy to a pension. The survey also found six per cent plan to stay in their own home

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Chequers Inn, Cray Road, Crockenhill, Swanley

Swanley Drink 3/5 Decor 3/5 Food 4/5 Price 4/5 Atmosphere 4/5 Staff 4/5 I AM reluctant to tell you about this pub - at least in the glowing terms it deserves - because part of its charm was the peace and quiet. If I tell you how great it is you'll all

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Building on brown

NEW Government statistics have revealed there is enough existing brownfield land to accommodate up to one million new homes. In the south-east, where demand for housing is highest, it is estimated there is enough land to accommodate more than 400,000

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Home science

WORK has just started on a green housing experiment which aims to discover the most environmentally-friendly property style. The £5.3m SmartLIFE project will see 106 eco homes being built in Fenland, Cambridgeshire available to both private buyers and

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Boost for London

A key housing boost will arise out of upgrading and consolidating defence facilities. More than 100 hectares of predominantly brownfield land will be released for redevelopment it has been announced. The initiative will free-up land within the M25

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'Thorough' inquiry into death of arrested man

INDEPENDENT investigators are conducting an inquiry into the death of a man who stopped breathing while being arrested. The man was arrested by police shortly after 10.30pm following a disturbance at the Vista Building, Calderwood Street, Woolwich.

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Suburban makeover

A Conservative Party housing paper published recently is proposing to give suburban Britain a make-over. David Cameron says, if elected, he would empower architects by giving them free reign to experiment outside typical housing designs which currently

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Carbon-neutral

A Kent-based developer has just become the UK's first carbon-neutral housebuilder. For its work in sustainable construction, reducing the impact of climate and off-setting any unavoidable carbon emissions, Millwood Designer Homes was presented with

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The very model of a modern major musical

A NOT-VERY cut-throat band of orphaned pirates is singing and dancing its way from Penzance to Bromley. One of Gilbert and Sullivan's most popular comic operas, The Pirates Of Penzance, opens at the Churchill on October 9. The show features West End

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Chemists open on Sunday, October 8

DARTFORD & GREENHITHE Asda, Station Road, Greenhithe. 10am to 4pm. Boots, South Mall, Bluewater Park. 11am to 5pm. Sainsbury's, Priory Centre, Dartford. 10am to 4pm. Superdrug, Lower Rose Gallery, Bluewater Park. 11am to 5pm. The Brent Pharmacy, 15

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Chemists open on Sunday, October 8

LEWISHAM Duncan's Chemist, 24 Bromley Hill, Downham. 10.30am to 1pm. Vantage Pharmacy, 237 Bromley Road, Catford. 10.30am to 1pm. Grove Park Pharmacy, 344 Baring Road, Grove Park. 10am to 1pm. Rains Chemist, 2 Staplehurst Road, Lewisham. 10am to 1pm

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Chemists open on Sunday, October 8

BIGGIN HILL Waitrose, Main Road. 10am to 1pm. BROMLEY Boots, The Glades. 11am to 5pm. ORPINGTON Sainsbury's, Locksbottom, Farnborough. 10am to 4pm. PENGE Boots, 5 Colman House, Penge. Noon to 5pm. WEST WICKHAM Lloyds Pharmacy, 108 High Street. 10am

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Theatre review: Someone Who'll Watch Over Me

THREE men, chained up for months on end in a filthy cell. This might not sound like your idea of a good night out at the theatre. Nor mine. Indeed the play started with a character ranting about the boredom. Not a flying start. But don't let this put

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Second blaze at nightclub is 'suspicious'

AIR and Breathe nightclub in Dartford has been badly damaged by a second fire in two months. Police are appealing for information following the "suspicious" blaze which broke out in the reception area of the Essex Road club in the early hours of September

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Jobs down the sewer

SHOPKEEPERS fear they will have to axe jobs after overrunning sewer works cost them more than £250,000. Restaurants and shops in the Station Square area of Petts Wood have been losing thousands of pounds a week since nearby Tudor Way was closed at the

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Attracting workers to UK

In the 1950s London Transport ran a scheme to recruit staff from the Caribbean. KERRY ANN EUSTICE looks at plans to learn about people's experience of moving to the capital. TRANSPORT for London (TfL) is celebrating the 50th anniversary of London Transport's

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Man has ear bitten in racist attack

POLICE are appealing for information after a racially motivated attack on a 31-year-old man. The black man was walking home from a friend's house after getting off the train at New Cross Gate at 10.20pm. He walked through the Woodpecker Estate, Deptford

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Football 'idiots' admit violence

TWO men have been sentenced for a violent incident at a Milwall football match which saw stewards assaulted. Labourer Ryan Kelly, aged 22, of Gibbs Avenue, Upper Norwood, received 14 weeks in jail for assault, criminal damage and public order offences