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Special Snakes screening
Hey all you film lovers, if you have heard about the summer blockbuster Snakes On A Plane, I have some good news. On august 18 I will be organising a big screening at Odeon Greenwich. I do not know the start time as yet, however it will be between 6pm
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Summer Under The Stars winner
Barry Bryan, of Cromwell Road, Beckenham, wins an extra large family sized Hartford tent with four separate bedrooms, a luxury food hamper and two sleeping bags. Thanks to everyone who entered. Check our main competitions page for more great prizes to
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Say Boo to a new pet
Boo is a beautiful one-year-old long-haired boy. His previous owner dumped him at the vets and asked for him to be put down because of a little disadvantage he has. Due to a neurological problem he tends to stumble a bit when he walks. It means that
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Chance to enjoy colourful carnival
AN ENTERTAINING carnival is promised on Bank Holiday Monday. The Bromley Carnival starts with a procession down the High Street at 11am on August 28. This will be followed by stalls and events in Norman Park, Hayes Lane, Bromley. Acts on the main
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TV stars join nursery's party
CHILDREN got into the party spirit celebrating the first anniversary of their nursery. Jake and Fizz from the BBC children's series The Tweenies were the guests of honour at the bash, thrown by the Busy Bees nursery. The nursery, which is in the grounds
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Conservationists going out to bat
MEMBERS of the Lesnes Abbey Conservation Volunteers' group want nature lovers to join them on a bat survey on August 18. A bat expert will be joining the volunteers in Lesnes Abbey Woods, off Abbey Road, Abbey Wood, at 8.15pm to see how many of the 16
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Centre tops for disabled
A NEW leisure centre has come top in a countrywide survey for the number of disabled people using its facilities. Erith Leisure Centre achieved the number one spot in a survey by Sport England. When the revamped centre reopened last year it also introduced
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Bear fair raises teddy funds
A FUNDRAISING event will see furry friends donated to children in hospital A&E departments. The annual Teddybear's Picnic, held at the Masonic Hall, at Bromley Common, saw more than £400 raised. More than 100 friends and families attended the event,
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Chance to look behind the scenes
THE curtains are going up on the inner workings of a theatre. Play enthusiasts can tour the Churchill Theatre, High Street, Bromley, and see areas usually hidden from the public including the dressing rooms and the wardrobe department. The tours are
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Digging in at gardens
ARCHAEOLOGISTS excavating a historic site have discovered the remains of a building thought to date back to around 1750. Volunteers from the Orpington and District Archaeological Society joined the excavations at The Priory Gardens and Museum. The
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Operation BusTag needs your help to stop criminal damage
DO you recognise any of these people? These CCTV images have been released by Operation BusTag, a collaboration between the Met Police, London's bus companies and Transport for London. Criminal damage on London's buses costs bus companies more than
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Plea for churches to help fight AIDS
A CHARITY campaigner has highlighted how churches can help tackle the AIDS crisis. Tim Creber says according to 2001 national statistics, every 18 days the equivalent of Lewisham's population - more than 24,8900 people - is infected with the deadly disease
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National award after open space twinkles
ONE of England's best parks has been given a national award for the third year running. Twinkle Park, Watergate Street, Deptford, was one of 74 community spaces to be given Green Pennant Status. A Green Pennant Award recognises quality sites looked
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VICTORIA ROSE DELACROIX
In Loving Memory of Our Little Princess VICTORIA ROSE DELACROIX Passed away tragically on 29th July aged 22 years. "God takes the best. For reasons divine. But memories will last. Until the end of time." Cherished daughter of Susan & Vivian, sister to
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ELVIS LEE
ELVIS LEE Left us on the 31st July 2006. Service at Eltham Crematorium on 16th August at 11am. Friends welcome. Sadly gone but never forgotten. ELVIS HAS LEFT THE BUILDING.
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ALICE MARIA DALTON
In Loving Memory of ALICE MARIA DALTON Sadly passed away 31st July 2006. Funeral Service at Christchurch, Bexleyheath on Thursday 17th August 2006 at 10.30am. Followed by a Burial at Bexleyheath Cemetery at 11.30am. Any enquiries to Co-Operative Funeralcare
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KEVIN HEALY
In Loving Memory of KEVIN HEALY 12/09/1952- 12/08/2005. A year has passed but the hurt remains. I love and miss you so much. Love Mum.
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KEVIN HEALY
In loving memory Kevin Healy 12/09/1952 - 12/08/2005 "Ernie" One year on remembering and missing our Brother. Love from Marion, David, Pat & Steve
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COLIN
In Memory of Colin, Dad and Grandad. Thinking of you on your birthday, 10th August. All our love. Maureen, Tracy and Tony, Martin and Ellen, & Grandchildren xxx
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NICOLA GRACE COLLINS
NICOLA GRACE COLLINS 19.10.75 - 10.8.05. Our beautiful Daughter and Loving Sister. Constantly in our thoughts and hearts. Whose smiles and laughter are missed so very much. A void that cannot be filled. Till we meet again Darling. Big Hugs, Love you lots
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JOSEPHINE SAINES
JOSEPHINE SAINES Who slipped away from us August 13th 2005. It's been a year since you have been gone, But our love for you is ever strong. Always in our thoughts, Always in our hearts. "Simply unique" Tony, Jason, Danny, Nikki, Karen, Dusty & Bump
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GARY BRIDGES
To my darling GARY BRIDGES and our special Dad. We can't believe a years gone by, since we last saw your face, there's not a moment that goes by, when all our hearts don't ache. Your were a perfect father, a loving husband too, gentle giant one in a million
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EILEEN NAUGHTON
In Loving Memory of EILEEN NAUGHTON taken from us on 7th August 2005. Deeply missed, you are forever in our hearts. With all our love Tom, Naomi, Rhianna and all the family. XXXX
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FRANK WILSON
FRANK WILSON In Loving Memory of a Very Special Dad and Grandad who died 11 years ago on the 10th August. Good Night, God Bless and don't forget. Love Beverley, Keith, Lisa and Matthew.
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JIM WHIFFEN
JIM WHIFFEN Died 3rd August 2005. The pain that we have suffered no one will ever know. If only we could have you back at number 10, your loving home. Love and miss you so much Georgina, Alan, Rainy, Darren and families. XXX.
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GRAHAM PAUL WATT
GRAHAM PAUL WATT 30.4.44 - 10.8.04 Beautiful Memories, Woven in Gold, that is the picture we tenderly hold A TIME FOR US THERE SURE WILL BE Devoted wife Priscilla Loving Daughter Julie, Son in Law John, Granddaughter Charley & family. XXX
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ELAINE DAVIS
ELAINE DAVIS Sadly passed away on 31st July aged 57 years. Funeral Service to be held on Thursday 17th August, Eltham Crematorium (Falconwood) at 11.30am, North Chapel. Colourful outfits, summer dresses, smart or casual clothes can be worn as this is
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JACK HILTON
In Loving Memory of JACK HILTON Beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather who passed away on the 3rd August 1986. Sadly missed by wife Kath, Jim, Audrey, James, Katie and Tony.
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KEVIN HEALY
In loving memory Kevin Healy 12/09/1952 - 12/08/2005 "Ernie" One year on remembering and missing our Brother Love from Marion, David, Pat & Steve
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KEVIN HEALY
1st Anniversary Kevin Healy. Who was taken from us on 12/08/2005. Sadly missed but forever in our hearts and minds. All our love Pat, Mark & Sarah x x x
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‘Share the Care’
Greenwich & Bexley Cottage Hospice Registered Charity 1017406 Share the Care' is supported this week by Mr Robert Andrews on 15th August to acknowledge the day his wife Rose May Andrews died. For further details on Share the Care' call the Appeals Dept
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PHOEBE LOUISE PHARO
PHOEBE LOUISE PHARO 11/8/1906 - 18/6/2000 My dear Mum. I think of you in silence, We talk about you to, We have some lovely memories, But we wish we still had you to be with us for your 100th birthday on Friday. Love Ruth and Grandchildren Sean, Darren
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PAUL NORMAN
PAUL NORMAN 3/11/67 - 13/08/1996. Ten years have passed since we lost you. Never more than a thought away. Loved and missed every day. Dad, Nikki, Richard, and George xxxx
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DENNIS LINSCOTT
DENNIS LINSCOTT On your birthday 19th August. Loved and Missed so much. Mum and Dad X X X X
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NEIL HILLIER
NEIL HILLIER 14/11/78 - 9/08/03. We miss you son and wish you were here with us but that can't be so. We will always be blessed with all our happy memories of you. Love Mum and Dad, your brother Mark and Emma.
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RANSON IRENE AND JIM
RANSON IRENE AND JIM Remembering our Dear friends at this very sad time. IRENE 17/8/2001. JIM 31/8/2005. With Love from Ted and Beryl.
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DARREN PAUL EDWARDS
DARREN PAUL EDWARDS 11.02.1972 - 12.08.1999. "Seven years have gone by since you passed away. Life goes on for the rest of us, but there is sadness each day. Thoughts of what might have been, still makes us sad. Your future looked so bright, but it wasn't
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Store's U-turn over Sunday opening
Residents in the surrounding area to Marks and Spencers in Beckenham have received notification of a planning application for M&S to remain open on Sundays in addition to the current six-day opening hours. When M&S first sought permission to build a
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Five held over bus blaze
FIVE teenagers wanted in connection with a £50,000 bus blaze, have been arrested by police. Passengers had to be evacuated as the top deck of the Stagecoach bus burst into flames in Dartford Road, Dartford. Following the release of CCTV footage from
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Nautical but nice work as team does its bit to help sailing centre
WORKERS from the financial sector paid a visit to a sailing centre to give it a fresh lick of paint. Eleven staff from the Financial Services Authority (FSA) spent the day at the Ahoy Centre, Borthwich Street, Deptford, as part of its community affairs
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Access all areas with online guide
A NEW online service will be launched on August 15 which enables disabled people to check the accessibility of more than 1,000 venues across the borough. The guide outlines the access on offer at businesses and facilities including pubs, restaurants
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Students’ growing talents recognised
FIVE students won awards for exhibiting an impressive array of gardening talents. The Greenwich University graduates displayed their miniature gardens at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show in south-west London. Vaughan Aston received a silver-gilt flora
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Chemists open on Sunday, August 20
BLACKHEATH, CHARLTON & GREENWICH Sainsbury's, Horn Link Lane, Greenwich. 11am to 5pm. ELTHAM, KIDBROOKE, MOTTINGHAM & NEW ELTHAM Boots, 96-104 Eltham High Street, Eltham. 10am to 4pm. Dickinson's Chemist, 130 Westmount Road, Eltham. 10am to 9pm. Sainsbury's
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Chemists open on Sunday, August 20
BROMLEY Boots Chemist, The Glades. 11am to 5pm. ORPINGTON Sainsbury's, Locksbottom, Farnborough. 10am to 4pm. WEST WICKHAM Lloyds Pharmacy, 108 High Street. 10am to 4pm. PENGE Boots Chemist, 5 Colman House, Penge. Noon to 5pm. BIGGIN HILL Waitrose
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Chemists open on Sunday, August 20
GRAVESEND & NORTHFLEET Boots, 9 Kempthorne Street, Gravesend. 10am to 4pm. SWANLEY Boots, 32 Swanley Centre. 11am to noon. DARTFORD & GREENHITHE Asda, Station Road, Greenhithe. 10am to 4pm. Boots, South Mall, Bluewater Park. 11am to 5pm. Sainsbury's
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Chemists open on Sunday, August 20
BEXLEY AREA 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, Welling. 10am to 4pm. Roadnight Pharmacy, 88 Station Road, Sidcup. 11am to 1pm. Boots
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Out to enjoy lights, camera, action
YOUNG film makers got the chance to try out their camera skills during the summer holidays. More than a dozen young people took part in a four-day course at Northfleet Youth Centre, Hall Road, Northfleet. The film makers, aged from 13 to 18, got the
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Council to crack down on litter louts
LITTER louts will be hit with on-the-spot fines as a council adopts new powers to stamp out eyesores. From next month, anyone who drops litter or allows their dogs to foul public places will be fined up to £80 by Sevenoaks Council. Under the Clean
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News in brief
REFUSE MOVE: Gravesham Council is offering free collection of residents' bulky refuse. Large pieces of furniture and similar items can be picked up by the council's waste management team from Monday to Friday. Call 01474 337533. FIRE POINTS: Kent Fire
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Couple keeping romance alive
WAR-TIME sweethearts set to celebrate 60 years of marriage say romance is the key. George and Nerina Tidey, of Deerhurst Close, Longfield, will celebrate their diamond anniversary on Friday. The pair featured in News Shopper 10 years ago when they were
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Police take up powers to disperse
POLICE will target troublemakers who are causing residents to live in "fear". Dartford Council will be working with north Kent police to crack down on anti-social behaviour. Bean and Darenth will be put under a three-month dispersal order between August
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Charged after vice unit raid
A 25-YEAR-OLD man has been released on unconditional bail on charges relating to prostitution and money laundering. Michael Rae Hatton, of Sherbourne Court, Elmers End, Penge, appeared at City of Westminster Magistrates' Court on August 8. He was charged
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Bloom judges focus on flora
JUDGES from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) have visited the borough as part of the Britain in Bloom competition. The two judges spent four-and-a-half hours in Bromley visiting parks, high streets, schools and allotments to decide what level of
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Court sends rapist to jail indefinitely
A SCHOOL caretaker who tried to bribe his eight-year-old rape victim with sweets, has been jailed for a minimum of four years. Stephen Chester, of Otford Close, Penge, was staying with a family in Croydon between December and January when he first attacked
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News in brief
FUN TRAIL: A family fun trail is taking place through Scadbury Park, Old Perry Street, Chislehurst, on August 15 between 10am and noon. The event is suitable for four to 11-year-olds with an accompanying adult. There is a £4 charge per child to cover
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Attacked by man outside cab office
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a 25-year-old man was attacked outside a minicab office. The man was speaking to a woman in Express Cabs, East Street, Bromley, when he was ushered outside by two white men and assaulted. He managed to get away
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We want answers
A COUPLE who lost £33,000 of property when they were burgled while away on holiday say they have been shocked by the police response. David and Marta Rutherford were two days into their Mexican holiday when their neighbour called them to say their house
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News In Brief
BUS DAMAGE: An off-duty police officer detained a 14-year-old boy on suspicion of causing criminal damage to a 208 bus. The boy, who was thought to have etched a "tag" on to the back of the bus window, was escorted off the bus at 6.34pm by the Shell Garage
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Group vows to carry on with mast protest
RESIDENTS have won the latest round in their fight against a mobile phone giant. T-Mobile has still not managed to put a mast up on the corner of St Paul's Wood Road and Beddington Road, St Paul's Cray, despite getting permission from the Planning Inspectorate
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Police appeal to identify woman
POLICE are appealing for help to identify a woman caught on CCTV at a railway station. British Transport Police (BTP) say they urgently need to identify the woman who was seen at Penge East on July 31. A police spokesman said: "We need to speak with
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Five youths arrested for hate crimes
FIVE youths have been arrested and released on police bail in connection with a series of homophobic attacks. The youths were arrested on suspicion of homophobic affray and false imprisonment after an investigation by Bromley police's community safety
