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Curfew is only way
RESIDENTS are calling for youths to be forced off the streets as part of a curfew aimed at cutting anti-social behaviour. Fed-up with the failure of CCTV cameras to tackle the problem on the Kings Farm estate, residents say it is time to get tough.
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Worshipping gets tough in park party
HUNDREDS of people turned out for a day of Christian worship and tough talking fun. The Christian festival, Party in the Park, held at Central Park, Dartford, was organised by 11 church groups. Entertainers on the day included Tough Talk, a gang of
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Parents’ fury at USA ‘jolly’
PARENTS have branded a visit to four US cities for headteachers a "disgrace". The £1,500 trips are being offered to the county's 106 headteachers and will be paid for by individual school budgets. Kent County Council (KCC) sent letters to schools in
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I’ll be late for school
DELAYS which have hit plans to open a new secondary school in 2006 are being blamed on an "undemocratic" Government body. Lewisham Mayor Steve Bullock made the controversial decision, which will see the new Ladywell school open three years late, at a
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Art work sees school strike gold
PUPILS are celebrating their school being given an award for its teaching of the arts. Kidbrooke School, Corelli Road, Greenwich, was handed the Arts Council Artsmark gold award for providing opportunities for youngsters to engage with the arts. The
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Runner dies during race
RUNNING club members have told of their shock after a father-of-two collapsed and died during an annual fun run. Roy Shotton was taking part in the New Eltham Joggers 5km run, being held at Eltham Park South on Sunday, when he collapsed. Paramedics
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The lowest of the low
A MUM-OF-FIVE who lied and cheated while stealing cash given in memory of a dead schoolgirl has been jailed. Amanda Stevens, aged 38, created a memorial fund to hit-and-run victim Gemma Rolfe, 12, who died in an accident in Slade Green two years ago.
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Teddy bears for the high jump
A UNIQUE alternative to the teddy bears' picnic is coming to Beckenham this month. The area's first ever teddy bear parachute jump, organised by Beckenham & West Wickham Lions will take place on July 2. Children and adults are invited to bring their
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Celebrating architecture
TO celebrate National Architecture Week a Greenwich gallery is hosting a special exhibition. The Stephen Lawrence Gallery at the University of Greenwich has commissioned a new exhibition by artists Brook and Black. The exhibition uses mirrors, sound
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Ensuring Terry’s name lives on
On November 14, 2000, Lynne Booker's world crumbled as she heard her teenage son had been knifed to death. Five years later she is planning to form a self-support group for other mothers who have suffered similar tragedies. PAUL REVEL reports ... THE
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Sorry for vandalism
A REMARKABLE response to last week's Shop A Yob appeal has seen several youngsters seize News Shopper's offer to help them turn their lives around. One in five of our 20 front page bus vandals has already offered to repay their debt to society with community
