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Tories make allotments pledge
Following the attack by Cllr Joel Briant and the Labour Party on the borough's allotment sites and his wish to close 23 of our sites and sell off the land to developers, the Bexley Conservative Party have made an undertaking that they will not sanction
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Grabbing headlines instead of fighting
Once again Councillor Tibby seeks the headline, instead of staying and fighting on behalf of the people he represents. The newly formed licensing board has been given the task of deciding whether pubs etc applying for licences of various forms including
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Hospital is a shining example
One of the extremely pleasant tasks I had as Mayor of Gravesham during the last municipal year was to attend the topping out' ceremony of the new block at Darent Valley Hospital. Little did I know at the time that I would be among the first patients
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Council washing its hands of problem
I was interested to read Linda Piper's article in last week's News Shopper, as I have been in communication with Bexley Council on the same subject. My two points were: Obstruction - if someone has thoughtlessly prevented you from driving out of your
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State of the parks
I write following your report (Cutting report for green areas, News Shopper August 10) and an anonymous letter (August 17) on the state of the borough's parks and other leisure facilities. Our parks and open spaces are an important part of what makes
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Had enough of the stink
I have spent time moaning about the street cleaning in Lewisham but now feel its time for some action. First of all I would like to say that the street cleaners are second to none and even though Lewisham now seems so dirty, litter is cleared well.
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Management letting the side down
Your writer "Borough pools are all rubbish" (October 12) has hit the nail on the head when he/she says the "facilities are being run by a bunch of amateurs". My family use the gym, pool and gymzone facilities at the new Crook Log Leisure Centre and visit
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Council welcomes tax break
The decision to postpone the revaluation of homes for council tax is to be welcomed. Here in Greenwich the borough is a very different place from what it was in 1991. The main thrust of our work over the last decade has been to regenerate whole swathes
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School fair offers early festive cheer
YOUNG and old members of the community exercised their vocal chords as they got into the festive spirit a month early. Pupils from Blackheath High School, Vanbrugh Park, joined residents in belting out Christmas carols and classic Yuletide hits at the
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Racist youths ‘make me sick’
A BLACK man who was bitten, stripped to the waist and racially abused by two hoodies' says the attackers "make him sick". Stephen Thompson was left writhing in a pool of blood after the assault at Mottingham Station, Court Road, Mottingham. Now the
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‘He ruined our lives’
A GRANDMOTHER says she can finally get on with her life after the man who sexually assaulted her 43 years ago was brought to justice. In what is believed to be the longest time from offence to conviction in British legal history, John Staddon was jailed
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Fundraising pupils are all ears
PUPILS and teachers from one primary school dressed up for the day to raise cash for children less fortunate than themselves. The pupils at Northumberland Heath Primary School, Wheelock Close, Erith, dressed up in yellow last Friday in aid of Children
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Asbo details kept from us
BEXLEY Council has refused to reveal details of an Asbo handed out to a boy of 13. The order was made against the youngster last month at Bexley Magistrates' Court after he was convicted of burglary. Only when questioned by News Shopper would the council
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Court closure is no shut case
CAMPAIGNERS say new figures released in a Parliamentary answer have cast more doubt on plans to close Gravesend's County Court. The proposed closure could see cases sent to Dartford County Court which is already under pressure. The figures, released
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Nightmare has ended
A BATTERED wife subjected to more than two decades of abuse is calling on other victims of domestic violence to break their silence. Margaret Stockton was speaking following the sentencing of her estranged husband Denis at Croydon Crown Court last week
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News in brief
SCOUT SALE: The 8th West Wickham Scouts' Christmas Fair takes place on November 25, in the Methodist Church Halls, Hawes Lane, West Wickham from 6pm to 9pm. Call 0208 462 4664 for information. NEARLY NEW: Crofton Infant School in Towncourt Lane, Petts
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Light event for club
PEOPLE are being invited to sponsor a light in memory of a loved-one and help the needy at the same time. The Rotary Club of Bromley will switch on its Tree of Light at Bromley Parish Church, Bromley, on November 26. It is asking people to sponsor a
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Charity celebrates 21 years of caring work
A CHARITY is continuing to celebrate 21 years of caring for people with life-threatening illnesses. Harris HospisCare was founded in 1984 by Beryl McGrath in a disused Second World War hut at Orpington Hospital, Sevenoaks Road, Bromley The charity
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Students are switched on
A COLLEGE has scooped prizes for the third year running in a competition to design TV ads. Four students from Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication, Chislehurst, won two of the three prizes in the Promax Awards, held in the Grosvenor House
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Jennifer breaks ground on parade
THE first female Sea Cadet officer to lead a parade in more than 65 years has thanked her husband for his support. Jennifer Wearn, 30, of Burham Close, Penge, was watched by husband Clayton, 31, and their four children as she led the Beckenham Remembrance
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Success in court for legal eaglets
TEENAGERS enjoyed taking each other on in a court battle. The pupils, aged 15 to 18, from Langley Park School for Boys, Beckenham, were competing in the London regional heat of the Bar National Mock Trial competition. Sixteen students had to prepare
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News in brief
SCRUB UP: The Glades shopping centre in Bromley High Street came second in a contest for the cleanest shopping centre in the UK. The Gunwharf Quays Shopping Centre, Southampton, won the Kimberley Clark Professional Golden Service Awards. CAROL SUPPER
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Balloon’s flight lands winner in lap of luxury
A SWEDISH balloon landing proved lucky for a hospice volunteer who picked up a case of wine. Kalpana Mamidi won the prize after her balloon travelled further than 999 other in the Harris HospisCare balloon race. Ms Mamidi's balloon was found in Sweden
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Post office employee used customer’s pension book
A POST office manager who cashed orders from a customer's pension book has been given 100 hours' community service and ordered to pay £250 costs. Arvind Ghai, was given a two-month prison sentence at Croydon Magistrates' Court but it was overturned on
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Scheme to battle bullies
THE quest to quash bullying in schools is stepping up a gear with a host of activities throwing a spotlight on the problem. The borough's schools have organised events as part of anti-bullying week, which ends on Friday. Pupils at All Saints Catholic
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Fight for the people
AN architect says he wants to be a Robin Hood-type campaigner who prevents absent councillors keeping their jobs. Clive Newson is appealing for residents to sign up to a petition calling on the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) to change the
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Caring PC Ian receives award in Livia’s memory
A POLICE officer who helps victims of road accidents has been given an award dedicated to the memory of a dead teenager. Traffic officer PC Ian Edwards received the Livia award for Professionalism and Service to Justice at a ceremony in Westminster.
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Court jails shop raid gang
FOUR men who took part in raids on supermarkets have been jailed. Leon Duffy, aged 22, Ryan Herrick, aged 23; Raymond Beaver, aged 27 and Michael Shortt, aged 25, committed raids on 30 stores in the south east. The gang stormed supermarket branches
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Drawing on safety knowledge to win
STUDENTS were presented with prizes after winning a poster competition to raise awareness of Road Safety Week. Year 6 pupils at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Westgate Road, Beckenham, took part in the competition designed to highlight the dangers
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Germany visit for cadets
YOUNG people with ambitions of being police officers visited the borough's twin town and learned about German policing. More than 30 members of the Bromley Volunteer Police Cadets and eight police officers, visited Neuwied, Germany for a week. The cadets
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Residents behind heritage site bid
PROPOSALS to make Charles Darwin's home a World Heritage Site (WHS) have received backing from residents. More than 65 per cent of respondents to a council consultation, which included questionnaires and letters, say they support the idea. Down House
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News in brief
BIRTHDAY PRODUCTION: Petts Wood Operatic Society is celebrating its 70th anniversary with a production of Oklahoma! at the Sevenoaks Playhouse, London Road, Sevenoaks. It started yesterday and runs until November 26. Prices range from £11 to £13 with
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Chemists open on Sunday, November 27
BIGGIN HILL Morrisons, Main Road. 11am to 1pm. BROMLEY Boots, The Glades. 11am to 5pm. WEST WICKHAM Morrisons, 143-165 High Street, West Wickham. 10am to 2pm. ORPINGTON Sainsbury's, Locksbottom, Farnborough. 10am to 4pm. PENGE Boots, 5 Colman House
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Street pastors to help tackle crime
A SCHEME has been launched to reduce crime and improve public safety in Bromley town centre. Seventeen pastors and members of seven Bromley churches patrolled the town centre for the first time on Friday. Although they are committed Christians, the
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Search to find Paula’s family
A FRESH appeal has been launched to find the family of a baby girl abandoned in a phone box. The girl, named Paula, is with foster parents but Bromley Council wants to know more about her background, such as details on hereditary illnesses, so she can
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Bank out of step after wheelchair access test
VOLUNTEERS took to the streets and tested businesses to see how user-friendly they are for disabled people. Volunteers from St Cecilia's Cheshire Home, Sundridge Avenue, Bromley, tested premises in Bromley High Street. Staff were joined by two disabled
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Coroner gives suicide verdict
A CABINET-MAKER who killed himself by inhaling exhaust fumes was taking medication carrying a warning it might cause suicidal tendencies. Croydon Coroner's Court heard Neil Wythes was found dead in his dark blue Nissan Sunny car in Orchard Grove, Anerley
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Residents calling for police action
A MOTHER-OF-TWO is demanding urgent police action after she was attacked by a teenage girl while jogging with her daughter. Jane Kilpatrick was with her 12-year-old daughter, jogging along Queensway, Petts Wood, when she was attacked at 7.15pm. The
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Council wants ‘ambition and drive’ for arts venue
THE bid to turn a listed building into a community arts venue is continuing. The Studio, Beckenham Road, Beckenham, was due to be revamped by music company Proper Music, after Bromley Council accepted its proposals in June. But chairman Malcolm Mills
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Business has roots in wood
A FUNERAL business has chosen a wildlife area to celebrate planting its 10,000th sponsored tree. For each funeral plan sold, Help the Aged Funeral Plan sponsors a new tree through a partnership with the Woodland Trust. To celebrate reaching this milestone
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Suicide of department store gunman
AN INQUEST into the death of a Harvey Nichols' beauty consultant, has been postponed so evidence can be gathered to see if the legal system failed her. Clare Bernal, 22, was gunned down in the central London department store by her ex-boyfriend Michael
