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Palace reserves hit for four by Chelsea
Chelsea Reserves 4 v 0 Crystal Palace Reserves PALACE'S second string could not return to winning ways in the Barclays Premiership Reserve League South as they came up against an in-form Chelsea. Both sides were full of youngsters but it was Palace
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Blog 7 by African Adventurer
"Nodey" says my regular Kotokoli cook in welcome as I arrive at her food stall, located literally just a stone's throw from the office or bureau where I work with the local partner NGO. "Ya," I reply, as is required. "Nose," I add, and she corrects me
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News in brief
FRIENDS LECTURE: Former cabinet minister Lord Kenneth Baker is giving the Friends of Greenwich Park's annual lecture next year. Lord Baker, who is now an expert on 18th and 19th-century political cartoons and caricaturists, will be speaking at the University
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Students to get £1,000 each
SIXTY students are to benefit from a funding scheme set up in the name of an Iraqi refugee. The students, from Goldsmiths College, New Cross, will each receive £1,000 through the Dangoor Scholarship. The £1m scheme is being introduced at universities
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On the climb to raise money for hospital
A POLICE sergeant put on climbing boots for a visit to the Peruvian mountains of South America. Brockley bobby Debbie Arnold went on a six-day trek to raise £2,700 for Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital. She began at Cuzco for an acclimatisation
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Gang ‘is giving us a bad name’
A SOMALIAN resident has pleaded with a notorious gang to stop giving his community a bad name. People have been left afraid to "walk down the street at night", because the notorious Woolwich Manz gang "intimidate" them and hang around on street corners
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Spectator accused of throwing rock at game
A SPECTATOR has denied throwing a rock onto a pitch during a football match. Spencer Glanfield, from Surrey, was arrested by police after violence erupted during a game between Dartford FC and AFC Wimbledon. The 35-year-old was not present at Dartford
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Are you working this Christmas?
NEWS SHOPPER wants to hear from you if you're swapping Christmas dinner for a snack in the staff canteen this year. Not all of us are lucky enough to be work free on December 25 jobs still need to be done. Perhaps you are a fireman, a care worker or
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Call for crossing tolls to be axed
CAMPAIGNERS calling for tolls at the Dartford Crossing to be scrapped have staged a protest. In a demonstration organised by the UK Independence Party (UKIP), 15 campaigners staged a two-hour protest on the bridge above Tunnel Approach Road. Banners
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Call for more rights for disabled people
THE Mayor of Lewisham has signed a declaration of equal rights for disabled people. Steve Bullock signed the document on Friday afternoon as part of the celebrations for International Day of Disabled Persons. It was also an opportunity for the mayor
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Government backs policy on housing
COUNCIL chiefs have won Government backing for their housing policy. Greenwich Council announced in January it wanted to retain control of its housing stock, rather than hand it over to housing associations. Now the Government has written to the council
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Couple share 60 happy years
SHARING is the secret to a long and happy marriage, according to a couple celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary. Marjorie and Albert Mills, aged 82 and 85 respectively, of Bexley Road, Eltham, have shared everything throughout their 60-year
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Working together to stop ID cards
CAMPAIGNERS have formed a pressure group to fight the Government's "horrendous" plans to introduce ID cards. Residents have set up Lewisham NO2ID because they fear the proposed security measure will turn Britain into "a police state". Opposition party
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Peer donates £45,000 to charity
CHILDREN with special needs will benefit "enormously" after a charity was handed a major cash boost. Lord Rooker, the president of Children F1rst Lewisham, has donated £45,000 to the charity to help fund its new care centre in Rushey Green, Catford.
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Festive fun on offer in town centre
VISITORS to Catford town centre got into the Christmas spirit at the weekend. Catford Shopping Centre hosted a festive street market where people had the chance to sample free mince pies and sip on mulled wine. Carol singers were on hand to entertain
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Too young
IN TERMS of cynical vote-grabbing, I bow to Councillor Alex Dunn's superior experience but I do agree with him the voting age should not be reduced to 16. This is far too young an age to discover for the vast majority, the privilege of voting is worth
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It doesn't add up
WITH reference to the council survey on parking in Gravesend town centre, a simple form of elementary mathematics would have highlighted the chaos we now have. Two hundred parking spaces empty at peak times and 450 car parking spaces lost at Lord Street
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Rubbish decision
I AGREE with K Holmes' letter (News Shopper, November 2) regarding the black recycling boxes. The problem lies with the councillors who make these rulings. They do not take the time to look at the bigger picture and consider all options. These boxes
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Birch burglars
LAST September my friend's twin-axle trailer was stolen from my front garden. The police were informed but did not trouble to visit my home and we heard no more. Early in November I fitted a new garage door. By the next afternoon, the lock had been
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Only speeders have to worry
HOW ironic the front page on Dave Brown's campaign to protect lawbreakers (News Shopper, October 19) coincided with your report on Kenny Morris and Mandy Donoghue's campaign to prevent other children being run down by speeding motorists. If as a result
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Not all pensioners are against Games
IS IT just me or are there some other elderly people out there who applaud the fact London, along with a great team and some considerable expense, has won the greatest event on the world stage in 2012? If we pensioners should be lucky enough to live
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CHEMISTS OPEN ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11
NORTH BEXLEY, BARNEHURST, ERITH & THAMESMEAD NCC Ltd, 41 Forest Road, Slade Green. 6pm to 7pm. Safeway, 2 Twin Tumps Way, Thamesmead. 10am to 4pm. 7 Day Chemist, 175a Bellegrove Road, Welling. 9am to 11pm. NCC Chemist, CWS Store, 71-79 High Street
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CHEMISTS OPEN ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11
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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CHEMISTS OPEN ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11
BLACKHEATH, CHARLTON & GREENWICH Sainsbury's, Horn Link Lane, Greenwich. 11am to 5pm. Geepharm Chemist, 1-3 Blackheath Hill, Greenwich. 6pm to 7pm. ELTHAM, KIDBROOKE, MOTTINGHAM & NEW ELTHAM Boots, 96-104 Eltham High Street, Eltham. 10am to 4pm. Dickinson's
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Kids do well in rugby
COLFE'S School's under-15 rugby team has won the Kent Cup. The school, based on Horn Park Lane, Sidcup, beat Judd 36-5. Additionally the team has made it through to the last 32 of the National Daily Mail Cup.
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Beckenham triumph over Thanet
Thanet Wanderers 10 v 24 Beckenham Powergen London Division Two South FRESH from victory in the Intermediate Cup Beckenham travelled to Broadstairs to take on Thanet Wanderers who were relegated from London Division One last season. Beckenham's
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News in brief
CINEMA BLAZE: Four fire crews were battling a fire at the old Coronet Cinema, Well Hall Road, Eltham, as News Shopper went to press on Monday evening. Firefighters said the blaze related to asbestos in the building, which has been disused since the cinema
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Youngsters manage to buy booze
SIX licensees have been fined for selling alcohol to children after an undercover operation. Two pubs The Princess Alice, Battery Road, Thamesmead, and The Old Post Office, Passey Place, Eltham - have been fined £160 for selling booze to under-18s
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Ash lose in battle of promoted sides
Bordenians 1st Team 3 v 2 Burnt Ash 1st Team South Hockey League THIS was a tight affair as both teams knew each other inside out after sharing promotion last year. Before the team's settled however Ash enjoyed three clear cut chances in the first
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Pupils top in poll of schools
PRIMARY school children in Greenwich are celebrating achieving record results. Figures released last week reveal most Greenwich primary schools are scoring above the national average at Key Stage 2, the national assessment for 11-year-olds. Greenwich's
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‘Dangerous’ man still on the run
A "DANGEROUS" man is still on the run, more than a year after he was supposed to stand trial for a violent assault. Neil Wheeler, aged 39, failed to turn up to Woolwich Crown Court, on October 21 last year, where he was due to be tried for causing GBH
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Ivy fights the corner of ticketed motorists
MOTORISTS fed-up with having to fork out parking fines now have an unlikely champion for their cause a 12-year-old girl. Ivy Rong Qi is fighting back against the council's parking charges, even though she cannot legally take the wheel for another five
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Birds are to blame
A SHORTAGE of flu vaccines is being blamed on panic over bird flu. Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley Primary Care Trust ordered an extra 3,000 doses of the vaccine this winter. Nine out of 10 pensioners have received flu jabs this year, compared with
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Awareness raised at Aids event
ONE hundred helium balloons were released into the sky to raise awareness of HIV/Aids. The event commemorated the 40 million people worldwide who are living with the illness and the three million who died of Aids last year. Gravesham mayor Councillor
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Parking pain driving motorists round bend
FED-UP motorists have challenged fellow drivers who say they are the most tolerant in Europe to try and drive around their town. In a recent survey, British drivers assessed themselves as more tolerant of minor driving irritations than their European
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News in brief
BUSINESS MINDS: Young entrepreneurs have set up a junior chamber of commerce. More than 30 pupils from nine schools in Greenwich have signed up to the group which has been set up by the Greenwich, Lewisham and Bexley Chamber of Commerce. The chamber
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Officers take on hate crime
POLICE raids have targeted domestic violence and hate crime. There were 80 arrests last week, of which 13 took place in Greenwich and 12 in Lewisham. The remaining 55 arrests happened in 30 other boroughs including Bromley and Croydon. These were for
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Robbers hit cash carrier
POLICE are appealing for information about an armed robbery. Three men in balaclavas with handguns approached a security van outside Nat West Bank in Old Dover Road, Greenwich, on December 1, at 9.50am. They forced a guard to the floor and threatened
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Pub regulars want rethink over plans
PUB users say housing developers who are calling time on traditional pubs are "ripping the heart from the community". In the past two months plans have been lodged to knock down four pubs in Lewisham and Greenwich, and replace them with new housing.
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Crime detection rates fall with pilot scheme
A HOME Office experiment to modernise the police has disintegrated in disarray, it is being claimed. Bexley's borough commander Chief Superintendent Robin Merrett hotly denies the £2.5m experiment is failing just eight months into a two-year project.
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Jailed and told to pay £7,000
POLICE have used new forfeiture powers to make a man pay £7,000 into the public coffers. The order against Matthew Read, aged 23, of Abbey Road, Abbey Wood, was made by Bexley magistrates. Read, who was arrested in February, appeared at Blackfriars
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News in brief
YOUTH WORKSHOP: Trust Thamesmead is hosting a workshop in Limestone community hall in Kale Road, Thamesmead, on Saturday from 2pm to 4pm, to discuss whether disused shops next door to the community hall should be converted into community workshops for
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Accused of brawl in street
A SIDCUP man was among six men who appeared at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Monday in connection with a fight between Chelsea and Aston Villa fans in March last year. David Sim, aged 33, of Christopher Close, Sidcup, is alleged to have been among those
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Boy robbed at bus stop
A SCHOOLBOY was punched in the face by teenage thieves who stole his mobile phone and iPod. The 13-year-old had got off a 233 bus with a small group of friends and was waiting at a bus stop in Station Road, Sidcup, at about 4.30pm on November 12. They
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Mop it up or pay up £80 fine
PEOPLE peeing in the street in Bexley Village could be handed a bucket of water to clean it up. Loud complaints from residents and traders about people using the street and other public places in the village as a toilet, has prompted police to act.
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Festive treats at school fair
A MARQUEE in a school playing field was transformed into an ice palace to welcome a visit from Father Christmas. Santa brought his wife and his reindeer to the Friends of Brampton Primary School's Christmas fair, where they entertained children surrounded
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Mother-of-four in watery nightmare
A SINGLE mum with four young children was left with water running down her walls after builders moved into her block of flats. Claire Dobson, 27, claims London and Quadrant housing association refused to help when she appealed to it to find a dry home
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Dartford Ladies hit for six
Dartford Ladies 1 v 6 Castle Colts SECWFL League Division 1 East HJF DARTFORD Ladies' league misery deepened both on and off the pitch after fielding another depleted side against Castle Colts and losing heavily, writes Brian Page. At present the
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Pupils play their cards right to win shopping centre prize
NURSERY school children beat tough competition to get their artwork on the official Christmas card of Bluewater shopping centre. The 15 youngsters from St Barnabas Pre-School, Tile Kiln Lane, Bexley, were crowned winners out of hundreds of the children
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News in brief
FORCE VOICE : Bexley police and community representatives will attend a carol service at Trinity Baptist Church, Bexleyheath Broadway, on December 14 at 7.30pm. The public are also invited to attend, join in the carols, listen to the Christmas story and
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Scouts’ challenge shield victory is a walk in the dark
WALKING eight miles in the dark paid off for Scouts who won a hiking competition for the first time since 1985. Thirteen-year-olds Liam Kennedy, Aisha McLean, Jamie Brown and 14-year-old Jordan Emery, from the 3rd Barnehurst Scout Troop, competed against
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Flu vaccine reserves used
BEXLEY Primary Care Trust has urged people not to panic about flu vaccine supplies. It had admitted some Bexley GPs have run out of supplies of the vaccine but say the numbers are very small. A trust spokesman said: "The trust has used its contingency
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Becks’ last gasp defeat
Beckenham 2 v 3 M'stone Kentish Observer Kent League NEARLY 500 fans watched this top-of-the-table clash end in dramatic fashion. From the outset Beckenham were content to soak up early pressure and wait for the chance to break. Paul Vines provided
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Historical moment for pub landlord
A PUB landlord has received a surprise gift from Bexley police, thanks to the new licensing laws. Leonard Smith has been running the Royal Oak, Mount Road, Bexleyheath, for 47 years. When Bexley police's licensing officer PC Eddy Boston was clearing
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Media facilities are centre of youngsters’ attention
PUPILS have celebrated the opening of their school's new media building and are hoping to become actors and journalists. The 850 girls at St Catherine School, Watling Street, Bexleyheath, celebrated the opening of the £5m building by showing off their
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Six-month term for Asbo breach
A TEENAGER has been sent to a young offenders' unit for six months after breaching his anti-social behaviour order (Asbo) for a third time. Sean Hart, aged 19, Erith, was found guilty at Bexley Magistrates' Court of assault and breaching his Asbo. Hart's
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Service in memory of children
FAMILIES who have lost a child are being invited to attend a memorial service organised by Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup. The service is taking place in St John's Church, Church Road, Sidcup, on December 13 at 11.30am. Anyone whose child has died, whether
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News in brief
FORCE PARCEL: Today and tomorrow are the last dates to drop off Christmas parcels for British troops abroad. The parcels are being collected from 11.30am onwards tomorrow starting at Sainsbury's in Bexleyheath and ending at 3.30pm at Sainsbury's in Crayford
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Hockey stars are flying the flag in South America
LANGLEY Park Boys hockey team has announced a South American tour a first for any English school. The Beckenham-based school on South Eden Park Road has become one of the best hockey centres in the country after the under-16s won the national title
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Youth Dance Project
YOUNG dancers will experience the hard work needed to put on a contemporary dance show thanks to an annual dance project. The 50 youngsters, aged 14 to 18, from schools in Lewisham and Greenwich start an intensive week of workshops tomorrow. This leads
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Music and celebration for borough’s teenage ‘assets’
YOUNG people in Bexley are being invited to a free event. The party at Sidcup youth centre Burnt Oak Lane, Sidcup, this Friday from 7pm to 10pm, is aimed at young people aged between 13 and 18. Centrepiece of the night will be an X Factor-style battle
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Please help me-out
A FRIENDLY white cat is looking for a new home after being rescued by the RSPCA. Snowdrop, aged 10 to 15 years old, was found wandering in Bexleyheath. She is thought to be deaf and has a medical condition meaning she needs regular steroid injections
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Dogsitter’s delight at licence fee win
A WOMAN who has been fighting for seven years to keep her business going, has emerged victorious. Marilyn Lewis, 47, of Plaxtol Road, Erith, runs a dog sitting service for pooch owners who do not want to board their pets in kennels when they go away.
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Denies helping to kill teenager
A MAN accused of being the ringleader of a gang which stabbed a Welling teenager to death, has denied being involved. Wesley Timon, aged 20, of Heavitree Road, Plumstead, is one of four men accused of killing David Wheaton, 19, in Plumstead in February
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Storm teams brew up a brace of victories with the basketball
STORM 2 wheelchair basketball club continued their push for promotion with a convincing 57-27 victory over the Essex Outlaws. Despite the emphatic scoreline the players agreed it was their toughest match of the season so far and they had to be at their
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To the point
MAST HELP: Regarding Primo Marinetti's letter about the Mead Way mast campaign (Mast Campaign Hijacked By BNP, News Shopper, November 16). My mother lives in Mead Way and was delighted the British National Party supported the residents' campaign. My mother
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Tighten your belts for 2012 Olympics
IS IT just me or are there some other elderly people out there who applaud the fact London has won the greatest event on the world stage in 2012? If we pensioners should be lucky enough to live this long and witness this great event, how fortunate we
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Players Wanted
Bromley - For players in Bromley borough call 0906 739 0327 - For Bexley, Dartford and Gravesham boroughs, call 0906 739 0329 - For Lewisham & Greenwich boroughs, 0906 739 0331 - Calls are charged at £1 a minute but listings are free. - These
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Trio of trees put near prince’s pond
THREE new trees have been planted to "preserve the natural beauty" of Blackheath. The trees a willow, an alder and a birch were planted near the Prince of Wales pond during a ceremony last week. They have been put in to replace three mature trees
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Jury is still out
REGARDING the story Councillor Claims Asbos Are Wrong (News Shopper, October 19). I did not claim they were necessarily wrong. I spoke about the effectiveness of Horn Park's dispersal zone and said the jury is still out. Dispersal zones and Asbos are
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Concentrate on new pathways
I READ the London Borough of Lewisham is to go ahead with the 20mph "with physical measures" for the Catford South and Whitefoot North area. As a one time member of a council accident prevention committee, I am as concerned as anyone for road safety
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Brigade hits half century
MORE THAN 250 people took part in a youth organisation's 50th anniversary celebrations. The Boys' Brigade, 22nd West Kent Company, has been based at Eltham Park Methodist Church, Westmount Road, Eltham, for 50 years. The company is still going strong
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Shed collapses on good Samaritan
A PLUMBER who offered to help knock down a shed died after it collapsed on top of him, an inquest heard. Michael Gayle, 42, volunteered to work in Janet Mills' garden in George Lane, Lewisham, on July 14 this year. But neighbour Ritesh Patel raised
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Elderly recluse dead for weeks
THE body of a reclusive former prisoner of war was not found for two weeks, an inquest heard. William Williamson, 85, was discovered lying face down on the floor after a neighbour alerted police. On December 1, Southwark Coroner's Court heard doctors
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Jekyll and Hyde Westcombe almost self-destruct on pitch
Westcombe Park 26 v 17 Bracknell Rugby Union National League Three WESTCOMBE Park showed no mercy as they inflicted on the visitors their 10th defeat in 11 league matches. Bracknell have enjoyed the heady heights of National Leagues One and Two and
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Museum sailing past competition
A FLAGSHIP Greenwich landmark has cemented its position as one of the capital's favourite tourist attractions. The National Maritime Museum, King William Walk, Greenwich, has been named Large Visitor Attraction of the Year by Visit London. And it was
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Selhurst Shout
RESERVES REPORT: First teamers Jon Macken, Mark Hudson and Tommy Black were in action for Palace's reserves against their Chelsea counterparts on Monday night, played as we went to press. The trio joined the likes of youngsters Glenn Wilson, Arron Fray
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Not impressed by maggot topping
A FAST food fan will never hit the hut again after she claims she found a maggot "wriggling in her pizza". Chenaie Woolford says she was shocked to discover the creepy crawly as she prepared to tuck into a Pizza Hut takeaway with her boyfriend. Now
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Shops want their Christmas back
SUPPORT has grown for traders in Bluewater to be allowed to close on Boxing Day and have a two-day Christmas holiday. Last week News Shopper reported how traders have hit out because they are being forced to open on Boxing Day and the centre was "crucifying
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Bromley snatch defeat from the jaws of victory
Bromley 2 v 3 Slough Ryman Premier BROMLEY'S season of up and downs continued after they gave up a two-goal lead in a harrowing second half display. Having eased in front of Slough Town thanks to Kevin George's and Jones Awuah's first-half strikes
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Still no decision made over Gurdwara’s walls
THE decision on the Gurdwara's boundary walls has been delayed for the second time four months after builders first downed tools. Gravesham Council said a verdict would be made on the Sikh temple by the end of November but a conclusion has still not
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Pupils resort to ration books and bomb shelter
A MODERN day classroom was transformed into a 1940s' setting as children learned more about life during the war. Pupils from Deansfield Primary School, Dairsie Road, Eltham, dressed up and spent a day living like evacuees, as part of their history project
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Trapped upside down in vehicle
A WOMAN was cut from her car after it overturned on the outside lane of a dual carriageway. The accident took place on the A2 coastbound at the Tollgate Turning in Gravesend at 7.55am on Monday. Firefighters spent 45 minutes releasing the woman who
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Jail birds raise charity cash
TWO women banged up in Holloway jail have just been released with nearly £900 to show for their efforts. Mum and daughter June Wells and Linda Delieu, who work for Trust Thamesmead, spent a night in the jail as part of a fundraiser for Cancer Research
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Police appeal to catch sex attacker
POLICE want to find the man pictured after a mother travelling with her three-year-old daughter was sexually assaulted on a train. The victim, who was travelling towards Gravesend, was approached by a man who boarded the train at Greenhithe. He struck
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Club celebrates a year of sailing successes
MEMBERS of Erith Yacht Club got the chance to relive the year's triumphs and disasters at their annual prize giving. The event, on the club's ship headquarters Folgefonn, moored in the Thames, off Manor Road, Erith, included a film of the year's racing
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Earnest production makes a change from panto
CRITICALLY acclaimed literary work The Importance of Being Earnest is coming to the stage. The Brockley Jack Theatre presents Oscar Wilde's comic masterpiece as its seasonal treat. Elegant and fun, the drama portrays the antics of two young women both
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News in brief
WITNESS APPEAL: An 18-year-old man was found unconscious by police in Hythe Street, Dartford, at 1.30am after being involved in a fight. Before the victim was found on the floor he was seen fighting with three other men outside All Night Cars. Witnesses
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Lord Toby Jug pours effort into campaign
A LOONY resident has come up with a novel way of highlighting his village's medical needs. Lord Toby Jug is campaigning for a weekly surgery to be re-introduced for the people of Vigo. The Monster Raving Loony Party member says residents desperately
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CHEMISTS OPEN ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11
GRAVESEND & NORTHFLEET Lloyds Pharmacy. 10 The Alma, Leander Drive, Riverview Park. 11am to noon. Singlewell Pharmacy, 133 Singlewell Road, Gravesend. 6pm to 7pm. SWANLEY National Co-operative Chemist, 25 Swanley Centre. 11am to noon. DARTFORD & GREENHITHE
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Art news: Fred Aylward, Time Traveller
A STAR from Vic Reeves' Big Night Out looks back on 40 years of his creative career in this new exhibition which shows his roots firmly planted in south east London. Fred Aylward, 50, who played Les in Vic Reeves'show, has produced Time Traveller; a
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News in brief
WORK TIPS: Residents thinking of starting a business are invited to a free workshop. The Enterprise Agency of North Kent and Business Link Kent event runs on Friday at The Courtyard, Manor Road, Gravesend. It will cover legal requirements, finance, planning
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Knocked down in hit-and-run
A PEDESTRIAN is in hospital with serious injuries after he was knocked over by a hit-and-run driver. The 21-year-old was hit by a silver Peugeot 206 as he walked along Home Gardens, Dartford, at 1.37am on Sunday. He was taken to Darent Valley Hospital
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Father-of-one given driving ban by court
A FATHER-OF-ONE has been jailed for 80 days and disqualified from driving for three years after admitting two motoring offences. Wayne Albone, of York Road, Northfleet, appeared before Dartford Magistrates' Court after admitting driving while disqualified
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Union’s strike plans on hold
COMMUTER chaos was avoided when a planned strike of South Eastern Train (SET) workers was suspended. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union had planned to walk out on Monday over plans to reduce ticket office times and services. The strike
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Choir on song at fundraiser
A CHOIR sang Christmas carols at visitors' requests for six hours to raise money for a church. Visitors to St Botolph's Church Christmas bazaar and carolathon could make requests for their favourite Christmas song. The 20 members of the choir took turns
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Charity lights the way for church
A CHURCH is bathing in the light of more than 30 Christmas trees put up by charities. Spital Street Methodist Church, Spital Street, Dartford, has launched its seventh annual Christmas Tree Festival, which is sponsored by Dartford Council. Each tree
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Carers and families enjoy seasonal soiree
A CHARITY has thrown open its doors to hold a Christmas party for carers, dependents and their families. The Carers' Support Service, Essex Road, Dartford, helps carers in north Kent. The service offers counselling, a respite/sitter service, support
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Entertaining crowds to raise funds for centre
A DAY care centre for residents aged 50 and above has held its annual Christmas bazaar. Gravesend Age Concern hosted a spread of festive stalls including various craft stalls, a tombola and live entertainment. The centre, in Clarence Row, offers day
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Slide your way to festive fun
SHOPPERS can experience an innovative Christmas treat by tobogganing down what is thought to be the UK's biggest inflatable slide. Dartford-based Castlemania Leisure thinks its 45ft-high and 80ft-long Christmas toboggan slide could be the first in the
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Get moving
WITH reference to Primo Marinetti's letter (Mast Campaign hijacked By BNP, New Shopper, November 16). I have absolutely nothing against mixed-race gay men but if Mr Marinetti feels so strongly about Bromley being "intolerant" and full of "small-minded
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Poppy love
I WOULD like to thank the people of Penge and Anerley, and especially my small band of loyal helpers, for raising the magnificent sum of £4,214 in the recent Poppy Appeal. I would also like to thank News Shopper for the excellent coverage it has given
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Hands-on history at library fair
LIBRARY visitors had the opportunity to ask questions about their area to experts at a local history fair. Several historians were on hand at Gravesend Library, Windmill Street, Gravesend, to answer queries about the past. There were representatives
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Death penalty
LORD Stevens wants the death penalty for police killers. Why just police killers? It should be the death penalty for all killers. We are putting many killers in prison at vast expense. While we are at it, bring back corporal punishment. But neither
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Parking sparks extraordinary meeting
A SPECIAL full council meeting has been called to discuss parking issues in a borough. The extraordinary meeting of Gravesham Council will be held on December 12 at 7.30pm. The meeting was called by leader of the opposition Councillor Mike Snelling.
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Theatre: An evening with Dracula
Audiences are invited to follow a parade of coffins into the Clocktower for a performance of haunting delights. Company FZ are collaborating with a series of established and diverse artists including John Nicholson, Matilda Leyser and The Strangeling's
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Folk and frocks raise funds
PUPILS helped make poverty history by hosting an evening of events celebrating black culture. Year 11 students at Gravesend Grammar School for Girls, Pelham Road, Gravesend, organised the event to celebrate Black History Month. Pupils took part in a
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Right thing
WITH reference to the letter What Rights? (News Shopper, November 16). What rights did we have when we dictated to the Commonwealth, telling them all exactly what they could and could not do for years? In India and Pakistan you will still find the British
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Man pleads not guilty to indecent assault
A 48-YEAR-OLD man is due to appear in court tomorrow charged with indecently assaulting a girl. Colin Leslie Martin, of Cecil Road, Gravesend, is charged with committing eight counts of indecent assault and four of gross indecency between January 1998
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Five alive — woeful Addicks thumped at unhappy Valley
Charlton 2 v 5 Man City Barclays Premiership CHARLTON boss Alan Curbishley admits he is worried by his side's poor form. The defeat at home to Manchester City is the Addicks' sixth straight loss their worst run for seven years. Curbishley said:
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Giving to those less fortunate
SHOPPERS are being encouraged to spread a message of goodwill this Christmas by donating gifts to disadvantaged youngsters. While buying presents for friends and family, visitors to Bluewater are being asked to leave an extra gift at the Giving Tree.
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Flight plan
GIVEN the overwhelming damage caused by increases in air traffic and the substantial opposition to the expansion of Biggin Hill Airport, the recent report by Flightpath putting the case for the community comes as a breath of fresh air. As this document
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Blackheath's dismal run is over
B'heath 30 v 26 Harrogate Rugby Union National Division Two BLACKHEATH'S dismal run of defeats has ended with a four-try victory over bottom club Harrogate. It gives Club five valuable points and takes them out of the bottom three. South African
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Good excuse to clean up street
DURING my daily walks around The Priory Gardens, Bromley, I have noticed the declining state of our roads and pathways regarding litter. I have written to the council and mentioned it to a political candidate when he was canvassing for votes at the
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To the point
SO LONG JOEL: I was staggered to read in News Shopper of November 23, Councillor Joel Briant, in response to the successful planning consent for the redevelopment of Norman Parade Shops, continues to use the mantra the Tories are to blame for his party's
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Parking ticket was unjustified
I RECEIVED a parking ticket in March this year when I was parked in a no parking Monday to Friday zone on a Saturday. As I was parked on a Saturday I was not illegally parked and sent a letter of appeal, which was ignored. I then continued to appeal
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Our party has a right to speak
AS THE organiser for the Bromley and Lewisham branch of the British National Party (BNP), I believe it is my responsibility to respond to the letter of Primo Marinetti (Mast Campaign Hijacked By BNP, News Shopper, November 16). Mr Marinetti's main point
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Make them budge and give us badge
I am writing in regard to the parking of cars across driveways. I live near two schools but it is not only those using the schools who park across mine and my neighbours', drives it could be anyone on any day and any time with no regard if a car is in
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Airport needs grounding
IT WAS pleasing to note the survey Biggin Hill Airport: The Case for the Community emphasises some of the arguments Bromley Friends of the Earth has been making for some years. Understandably, residents are already worried by the noise from take-offs
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A huge loss to aviation
ANYONE who has been to Biggin Hill Air Fair will have seen Ray Hanna flying. With little doubt he was Britain's leading Display pilot. Sadly he died on 2nd December aged 77. I remember seeing Ray leading the Red Arrows at Biggin Hill when I was a boy
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Thieves ruining my Christmas
While browsing in a charity shop, I was the victim of a theft when my purse was taken from my bag. Although I acted within 10 minutes, the culprit used my debit cards, defrauding me of several hundred pounds. Should you be the person who feigned buying
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If we want a bridge we must fight for it
YOUR correspondent Mr Arche, is correct when he says Petts Wood roads were planned to include a bridge over the railway, joining Petts Wood Road to Frankswood Avenue (Track Span Plan To Clear Clogged Roads, News Shopper, November 9). Perhaps after 72
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Review: Of Mice And Men
FEW stories with an almost exclusively male cast have the ability to warm the heart through touching tales of friendship. Macho pride often stifles emotion in real life and on stage. But the Fervent Theatre's adaptation of John Steinbeck's Of Mice and
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Kids’ assembly is not political stage
Two years ago many parents, teachers and staff protested against the amalgamation of Upland Infant and Junior schools. It was a hard-fought campaign, which we sadly lost. On November 18 the school held an assembly to open the new school building. All
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Wife beater was a good teacher here
IT IS always upsetting to read about cases of domestic violence in the press, and your front-page story (Nightmare Has Ended, News Shopper, November 23) does a good job in highlighting the issue. Your editorial decision in making the case of a man who
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Millwall count cost of not playing to whistle but Lee furious with ref
Crystal Palace 1 v 1 Millwall - Coca-Cola Championship COLIN Lee could not hide his despair as a last-gasp equaliser by Ben Watson kept Millwall rooted to the foot of the Championship table. Ben May looked to have secured a priceless win for The Lions
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MP should focus on real issues
I find it extraordinary Mr Ward's principle concern (Politician's Support Changes With Wind, News Shopper, November 23) is whether MP David Evennett supports David Cameron or David Davis in their Conservative Party leadership bids. I have lived here
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They must learn about British history
In response to Who Are They? (News Shopper, November 16). It's about time someone brought these issues to everybody's attention as I'm sick and tired of being silenced in my own country. Now don't get me wrong, I'm not saying we shouldn't help these
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Players Wanted
Lewisham - For players in Bromley borough call 0906 739 0327 - For Bexley, Dartford and Gravesham boroughs, call 0906 739 0329 - For Lewisham & Greenwich boroughs, 0906 739 0331 - Calls are charged at £1 a minute but listings are free. - These
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The Spanish Galleon Tavern, Greenwich Church Street, Greenwich
Drink 4/5 Decor 3/5 Food 5/5 Price 3/5 Atmosphere 4/5 Staff 3/5 TELEVISION adverts for Whoppers and Big Macs always make the burgers look enormous and not able to fit into any human mouth. That is, until they actually arrive and then disappointment
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Theatre news
RANDOM Acts Theatre Company is raring to go for its latest Christmas performance. And people who enjoy audience participation should certainly ensure they come along to the show on Saturday at Kingswood Halls, Kingswood Place, Lewisham. As the audience
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Boxer Bhatia beaten in ABA grand final
ELTHAM boxer Akash Bhatia has to brush himself down and start again after losing 8-6 in the National ABA Final against Steve Smith. Bhatia's coach Steve Barratt said: "Akash started a little rough and ready and he only settled down in the third round
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New Den News
LIONS have been drawn at home against Premiership Everton in the FA Cup third round. The Toffees, currently enjoying good form after a disastrous start to the season, are the second top-flight visitors to the New Den this season after Birmingham City
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Beware of bag thieves
I had just started my weekly shop in Sainsbury's in Crayford on Thursday, November 17 when a young woman tried to take my bag from my shopping trolley. I'd had my back to the trolley at the time as I was selecting fruit and as I turned to put the fruit
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Be seduced on stage
The Warehouse Theatre has scored a coup with its latest offering. Louise Tweddell goes on the hunt for Mr Big ... MURDER, mystery and sex are all part of the seduction of this year's Christmas play at Croydon's Warehouse Theatre. The company is gearing
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Town will not survive parking problems
I have been commuting to London and parking in Parrock Street car park for 17 years, since the closure of Lord Street and Eden Place car parks. I have missed eight trains into London and four meetings whilst I and other commuters drive around aimlessly
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Comedy news
MOVIEGOERS can now also enjoy a laugh with some of the country's finest young comic talent. The Laughterhouse Comedy Club has agreed a deal with the new Greenwich Picturehouse Cinema to stage a monthly comedy night. The show, which will be held on the
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Kent tennis bounces back to the top flight
THE Kent men's tennis team have returned to the top flight of county competition after a weekend of nail-biting action. County tennis is split into 11 groups and after beating Hertfordshire, Essex and Sussex in group 2A, Kent were promoted to the premier
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The Bible condemns homosexuality
It appears the point has been missed again concerning the debate put forward by some gays when the Bible becomes introduced into the equation. A 'gay Christian', as the writer of this week's letter (Gay people want to declare their love) claims to be
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All aboard for magical tale to enthral young and old
A MOVING tale of a family forced to leave their home after their father mysteriously disappears, The Railway Children, is coming to the stage. This year marks the centenary of the publication of E Nesbit's novel The Railway Children and to celebrate,
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Only the rich should pay more
Greenwich Councillor Chris Roberts recently made a public statement that he welcomes the delay in the council tax revaluation of homes, in which the governments-proposed intention of revaluing homes would have resulted in most homes going up a band with
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We need more speed restrictions
Re the front page story Campaign to ban cameras', I do not agree with this in any shape or form, mainly because speed limits are mostly ignored. As a motorist, cyclist and walker, I can honestly say drivers drive too fast in built-up areas, with no consideration
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Surprised by lack of opposition
I am surprised at the lack of local opposition expressed about the atrocious scheme to bring three lanes of traffic onto the roads of Bexley and Greenwich. The Londoner newspaper states 79 per cent of us are in favour of allowing our already overloaded
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Council not facing flood of claims
I write in response to your article Tribunal rules in favour of tenant' (News Shopper, October 19, 2005). It was presumptuous to assert that the council is facing a "flood of claims" in relation to late service charge bills. Council staff have been
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Two-tier education system
Bexley Council's education and community services department are once again excelling in their inability to give a service to the borough's children and their parents. Ten out of ten for putting parents and children under even more stress. Following
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Daish's Diary
"WELL, after another good win on Saturday, we find ourselves in ninth place in the table. We're sitting just four points off the play off spots, which are still an achievable target for us this season. The game against Morecambe was a tough one but
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Have your say on police's future
Sir Ian Blair, commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, who in the Richard Dimbleby lecture, informed us that he is in favour of fewer and larger police forces, more central control and, ideally manned by representatives of all groups in society, irrespective
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Always being excluded
I could not help noticing the article on Crossrail and the letter 'Council must asve our leisure centre' (September 21). Firstly, about Crossrail station in Woolwich. Woolwich is only down the line from Abbey Wood and it is already getting the DLR to
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Speaking out against bridge
It was great news that the Thames Gateway Bridge inquiry held another evening session in Bexley, allowing local people to listen to all the arguments surrounding the bridge. For those of us who oppose the bridge, it gave us the chance to express our
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MacDonald triumphs in battle of league hot-shots
Fleet 1 v 0 Morecambe Nationwide Conference GRAVESEND and Northfleet recorded their third win on the bounce thanks to Charlie MacDonald winning the battle of the Conference hot-shots. The 24-year-old started the day as the league's joint leading
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Fear of the unknown
Fright factor', a neat phrase for irrational fears we have of the (usually technological) unknowns we meet. For instance we are almost hysterically opposed to mobile phone masts whilst we are quite happy to clamp mobile microwave ovens to our heads!
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Swimmers show their Sheffield steel
TWO Dartford swimmers represented south east England in the modern pentathlon national final and won bronze team medals. Ten-year-olds Sally Nicholas and Georgina Ladley, along with Canterbury-based Hannah Wyatt, of the North Kent Modern Pentathlon Club
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Go open a fox sanctuary
With reference to Mrs C Runcorn's letter of November 2. I often read letters from Mr D Walters and replies and I'm just appalled to read how opinionated and hurtful people can be, almost as hurtful as the foxes on D Walters side and the yobs on Mrs Runcorn's
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Darts are drawn back to league action
Harlow Town 1 v 1 Dartford Southern League Division One East AFTER their midweek exertions in the FA Trophy Dartford returned to league action with a hard-fought point at Harlow Town. The hosts took the lead on 12 minutes after Darts failed to clear
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Putting our identities at risk
Having admitted after the 7/7 bombings that ID cards could not prevent terrorist atrocities, the Government now claims that they will prevent identity theft. International experience shows that assigning everyone a 'unique identifier' (the proposed
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Mast language needs explaining
I refer to Councillor Tonya Kelsey's letter in the News Shopper of November 16 (Simple matter of planning language) and I am grateful to her for correcting my misunderstanding of the legal intricacies of planning applications. However, like many members
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Warriors in four-midable show of speed and power
THE London Street Warriors inline skater hockey club have re-written the record books by winning their fourth consecutive national title. Based in Eltham and Kidbrooke the club had to win a three-team group before victories in the quarter and semi-finals
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Residents let down by councillors
Once again the long-suffering residents of the Lee Green ward are denied a working councillor. Simeon Baker, who promised us untold changes if elected, has in fact delivered nothing. He last attended a full council meeting on March 2, 2005 and has not
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Sidcup fall to rock bottom
Sevenoaks 31 v 17 Sidcup Rugby Union London 2 SE League SIDCUP are bottom of the rugby union London 2 southeast league after they lost a must-win game at Sevenoaks. The game started badly for Sidcup with Sevenoaks scoring a converted try from wide
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New league ready to go
THE Elms has organised a premier football league and anyone can register to play. The league runs over 10 weeks within a specially laid down set of rules. Teams can monitor their progress with computerised results and league table. It kicks off on
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Valley View
SHEFFIELD Wednesday will provide Charlton's opposition in the third round of the FA Cup following Sunday's draw. The match will be played at Hillsborough on the weekend of January 7, with ticket details to be announced this week. The Addicks have beaten
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Nominate a Paralympian of the future
THE search is on to find Paralympians of the future by recognising those who have made an outstanding contribution in their chosen sport this year. Supported by the London Development Agency and the London Sports Forum for Disabled People, the London
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Kent League update
Whitstable 4 v 3 Thamesmead Sevenoaks 1 v 3 Slade Green Kentish Observer Kent League THAMESMEAD Town did not enjoyed their trip to Whitstable after a last minute goal meant their hosts took all three points. Coach Keith McMahon said: "We have got
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Cray enjoy day on the Isle of Wight
Newport IOW 2 v 6 Cray Wanderers Ryman Division One CRAY Wanderers inflicted on their hosts their heaviest home defeat of the season as they hammered six past Newport. Within 14 minutes of the start Cray were two goals to the good thanks to Gary
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Sharks' glory
SHARKS Swimming Club, based in Mottingham, is celebrating a splash of medals from the Guildford Games. The club, which caters for the disabled who want to swim in events and competitions, brought home 10 gold, 10 silver and seven bronze medals. Special
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Players Wanted
Bexley, Gravesham and Dartford - For players in Bromley borough call 0906 739 0327 - For Bexley, Dartford and Gravesham boroughs, call 0906 739 0329 - For Lewisham & Greenwich boroughs, 0906 739 0331 - Calls are charged at £1 a minute but listings
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CHP Services
CHP Services are Corgi registered so you know the work carried out by us will be to an excellent standard and very safe. We specialise in central heating installation and maintenance so if you need a new heating system installed or your existing one
