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Council wants remedies for roads
PEOPLE in Crayford are being asked their views on how to solve the town's traffic problems. There are four options facing people: do nothing; widening London Road at its junction with the bridge in Crayford Road; partially opening Roman Way to two-way
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Pupils bring home silverware
THERE will be plenty of polishing to do when pupils at one school arrive back after the summer holidays. The children from St Thomas More RC Primary School, Sheldon Road, Bexleyheath, will be anxious to keep a shine on the the silverware they picked
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Visitors go to seaside
CHERNOBYL children have enjoyed a day out at the seaside. More than 20 youngsters aged from 10 to 14 from Belarus were taken to Dymchurch, Kent. The trip was organised by members of the Northfleet, Swanscombe and Greenhithe Lions Club. Every year,
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40 years of loyal service
A SHOP worker has celebrated working at the same store for four decades. Susan Baldwin started working behind the counter at Boots the chemist's Rushey Green branch on August 8, 1966. She left Catford Girls' School, Bellingham Road, at 16 and after
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Scamming trio flees bank empty-handed
POLICE are warning the public to be alert after a pensioner was threatened inside a bank. A 70-year-old man was queuing at Woolwich bank in Lewisham High Street when he was approached by two women and a man. They told him he had paint on the back of
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Good times on sail at YMCA centre
A YMCA sailing centre has been featured on the Royal Yachting Association website. The centre, based at Southmere Lake in Thamesmead, provides accredited sailing training and leadership courses for young people. Run by George Reynolds, the courses at
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Having fun with nature
AN ENVIRONMENTAL trust which runs a farm on the Welling borders has opened an environmental studies area. The project at Woodlands Farm in Shooters Hill has taken just over 12 months to create and cost £30,000. It has an purpose-built dipping pond
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Getting a kick from FA award
A BUILDER has received an award from the FA in recognition of his football coaching. Michael Spedding, of Warner Road, Bromley, has been coaching Wickham Wanderers for 11 years. The 44-year-old received the outstanding contribution to football award
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Fleet roar back into life
Gravesend and Northfleet 4 v 1 Tamworth Nationwide Conference For more pictures, click on Non-League Pictures ON A night when quick-footed strikers ran circles round man-mountains of defenders, Fleet roared back to life in the Nationwide Conference
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Arson attack on house
POLICE are appealing for information after an arson attack on a home in Lewisham. They believe an accelerant was poured through the letterbox of the property in Romborough Way. The residents of the property were not at home and firefighters put out
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ROBERT GOZNA (Bob)
It's with great sadness that we announce the death of ROBERT GOZNA (Bob) who died on 9th August 2006. Very much loved. A memorial service will be held at St Giles Church, Farnborough on Monday 21st August, 11.15am No flowers. Donations to British Heart
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HELEN JOSLIN
Dearly loved, So Greatly missed. HELEN JOSLIN Died 5th August, 2006. Aged 51 years. Funeral at Noon, Tuesday 22nd August, Beckenham Crematorium, Elmers End Road, Beckenham. Enquiries: Albert Parr & Sons 131, Maple Road, Penge, SE20. 020 8778 8414. Donations
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ROBERT ‘BOB’ WOOLLETT
ROBERT BOB' WOOLLETT Beloved Husband of Janet and father of Christopher, Matthew and Victoria. Passed away peacefully at home on Sunday 6th August. Memorial service on Friday 1st September at 3.30pm at Chislehurst Methodist Church. Donations to Harris
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KENNEY, WALTER (WALLY)
KENNEY, WALTER (WALLY) Aged 84 years. On 29th July 2006. Died at home. Loving husband of the late Sheila, and dearest Father and Grandfather of Ian, Neil, Bel, Karita and Martin. Will be very deeply missed but never forgotten. God Bless.
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GRANDAD ROBBIE
In Loving Memory of GRANDAD ROBBIE You're always in our thoughts forever in our hearts. We love and miss you. Maria, Mick, Lewis and Georgia.
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ROBBIE JOHNSON
In Loving Memory of ROBBIE JOHNSON Devoted Husband to Marion. Passed away 05/08/06. You'll always be in my thoughts, forever in my heart. Your loving Wife Marion.
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MARTIN WILLIAM RADWEL
MARTIN WILLIAM RADWELL Remembering your smile, Remembering your warmth, Remembering your laughter. Your wife, your sole mate X X X X X December 1956 - August 2004
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WILLIAM GEORGE FRENCH
WILLIAM GEORGE FRENCH Who fell asleep on 20th August 2004 Aged 73. We don't need a special day. To bring you close to mind. A day without the thought of you. Is very hard to find. Missing you Jean, John, Gary, Peter, Nichola, Ellie & Katie
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FREDERICK ROBERT KERSEY
FREDERICK ROBERT KERSEY Passed away from us on August 18th 2005. It's been a year since you've been gone. But our love for you is ever strong. Always in our thoughts, Always in our hearts. All our love, Pam, Denise & Graham, Chris, Marina & James, Natalie
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BRIAN WILLIAM HIDER
BRIAN WILLIAM HIDER 16/4/1947 - 17/8/2002 Our hearts still ache. Our tears still fall. We have some lovely memories. But we wish we still had you. Your loving family, Linday, Keith, Paul, John, Donna, Karen, Julie, Jackie, Chelsie, Charlie, Sam, Lillie
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GEORGE BROOKS
GEORGE BROOKS BIRTHDAY MEMORIES for August 14th. What we would give if we could say, Happy Birthday to you dear Dad today. Your day is remembered and silently kept, Words are not needed because we will never forget. Your loving children and grandchildren
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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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DOROTHY CONROY
DOROTHY CONROY Passed away peacefully on Monday August 7th, aged 80. Now reunited with Jock. Funeral at Our Lady of the Angels, Bexley Road, Erith on Wednesday August 23rd at 11am, followed by interment at Brook Street Cemetery. Flowers to: Co-op, 202
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GRANDAD ROBBIE
In Loving Memory of GRANDAD ROBBIE Although you maybe gone you'll never be forgotten. Until we meet again. Love forever and always. Joanne and Fred X
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DAD
In Loving Memory of a dearest DAD. Cherished memories and thoughts remain in my heart. Miss you so much. Until we meet again. Julie and Gary
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VIVIENNE SILK
In Loving Memory of our beautiful Nana VIVIENNE SILK 22/11/1926 - 8/8/2006. Our love for you will remain in our hearts. We will miss you so much. Mark, Luke and Marianne Bullen
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JACKIE HAWKINS
JACKIE HAWKINS 25th August 1926 - 19th May 2005. To a wonderful and loving wife, mum and grandma. On what would have been her 80th Birthday. We all love you and miss you more each day. Love Bob, Linda, Marc, Janet, Sarah, Amanda & Emma xxxxxxx
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CECIL DAVID BURLINGTON
1st ANNIVERSARY CECIL DAVID BURLINGTON Who was taken from us on 15th August 2005. Happy memories, a smiling face, A broken link we can never replace, Please treasure him Lord, in your garden of rest, For on earth our father was one of the best. Love always
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LILY MOORE
LILY MOORE In loving memory of a dear Mum, and Nan, who passed away, 16th August 1995. Always in our thought's. Love Maureen, Dean and John.
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LES TURNER
LES TURNER 4th December 1970 - 19th August 2002. Thinking of you always, Lots of Love Mum. XXX
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LES TURNER
In Loving Memory of a Dear Brother and Uncle LES TURNER 4/12/1970 - 19/8/2002 With all our love. Nick X, Lil X, Billy X , George X
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CHARLES REEVE
CHARLES REEVE Cherished memories of my very special Son on his birthday August 17th. Never more than a thought away. Loved and remembered every day. Miss you so much. Love Mum X
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WILLIAM DENNIS JARVIS
WILLIAM DENNIS JARVIS 1929 - 2003 Thinking of our dear Dad and Grandad On which is another sad day, 3 years ago God took you away But in all our hearts you will always stay. Your loving sons, daughter-in-laws Joan, Tracey and grandchildren.
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WILLIAM DENNIS JARVIS
WILLIAM DENNIS JARVIS 3.1.1929 - 20.8.2003 In Loving Memory of my dear Husband Den. It's three years since you left me. I think of you each day, I smile at the memories you left me. But will shed a tear today. You loving wife Lil, Miss you. x x 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 C A Haydon & family to remember the birthday of Lily Haydon on 16th August. Greenwich & Bexley Cottage Hospice in remembrance of their Co-founder
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JENNIFER STAUNTON
JENNIFER STAUNTON Remembering our dear daughter who fell asleep on the 20th August 1999. Falling tears and heartache are things we have to bear, Losing you the way we did Will always seem unfair, Nothing can replace you Nothing ever will In life we loved
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LESLIE JAMES TURNER
In Loving Memory of LESLIE JAMES TURNER Taken from us so suddenly 19.8.2002. It is 4 years now Les since you left us, and it still hurts so much. Thinking of you always, be with you soon. Love Dad. XXX.
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VIDEO NEWS: Shocked to see roof collapse
WITNESSES have spoken of their shock after a roof collapsed in Catford. The majority of the roof on the house at the corner of Brownhill Road and Jutland Road, Catford, fell in at around midday on Tuesday. No one was hurt in the collapse. Firefighters
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Bubbly Squeak could be the ideal pet
Squeak is a very lively 18-month-old boy. He came to Cats Protection when his previous owner decided that they didn't want him or his sister anymore. She has since been rehomed leaving behind Squeak. He can be a little bit nervous when he first meets
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VIDEO NEWS: Bad-tempered phone mast protest ends
AN ANGRY protest against a mobile phone mast is over. Demonstrators have drifted away now that workmen have secured and left the site. As well as barricading the area with metal barriers, the workmen also placed barriers on top - to prevent people climbing
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Chemists open on Sunday, August 27
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 27, and Bank Holiday Monday, August 28
GRAVESEND & NORTHFLEET Sunday Boots, 9 Kempthorne Street, Gravesend. 10am to 4pm. Monday Boots, 9 Kempthorne Street, Gravesend. 10am to 4pm. SWANLEY Sunday Village Pharmacy, 15 Main Road, Hextable. 11am to noon. Monday Swanley Pharmacy, 47 Swanley
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Chemists open on Sunday, August 27, and Bank Holiday Monday, August 28
BEXLEY AREA Sunday Safeway, 2 Twin Tumps Way, Thamesmead. 10am to 4pm. Sunday NCC Chemist, CWS Store, 71-79 High Street, Welling. 10am to 4pm. Sunday Roadnight Pharmacy, 88 Station Road, Sidcup. 11am to 1pm. Sunday 7 Day Chemist, 175a Bellegrove Road
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Water leak road closed until end of week
PLANS to reopen the London-bound carriageway of the A210 (Eltham Hill) tomorrow have been shelved by Thames Water. The firm announced this morning that work on a damaged pipe would be completed this afternoon and the road would be re-opened by tomorrow
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Chemists open on Sunday, August 27, and Bank Holiday Monday, August 28
BLACKHEATH, CHARLTON & GREENWICH Sunday Sainsbury's, Horn Link Lane, Greenwich. 11am to 5pm. Monday Sainsbury's, 55 Bugsby Way, Charlton. 9am to 6pm. ELTHAM, KIDBROOKE, MOTTINGHAM & NEW ELTHAM Sunday Boots, 96-104 Eltham High Street, Eltham. 10am to
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VIDEO: Action Allie takes to the skies
ACTION Allie is News Shopper's intrepid reporter who is never afraid to take on a daredevil challenge. Now you can watch her latest escapade in video. I LOVE flying so much I get excited when a plane lands or takes off. Though so far this has been the
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'Angel' tribute to woman found dead
THE family of a woman found dead in her home have paid tribute to "an angel." Sanambir Punni was discovered in her home in Beaumont Drive, Northfleet, after a man's body, believed to be her husband, was found in a burning car outside the house. Police
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Does class photograph jog school memories?
AFTER seeing the old photograph alongside Margaret's Memories, recently featured in News Shopper, of a 1952 class of girls from Charterhouse Road School, Bromley resident Douglas Ford remembered he had some old school pictures too. Douglas said: "We
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MBE denies sex crimes
AN MBE and police committee member has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a teenager five times. Croydon Crown Court heard how father-of-two Jamnadas Sudra kissed and touched the 15-year-old who was in his shop in Church Row, Chislehurst. The
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News in brief
MURDER SUSPECT: A suspect in the murder of Jon Bartlett is due to appear at a south London police station today. Mr Bartlett, 39, lived in Portland Road, Mottingham, and was shot dead on March 31 on Chislehurst Common. Police are still hunting for his
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Pervert sent to jail for five years
A 40-YEAR-OLD man has been jailed for more than five years after being found guilty of a series of sex attacks. Mark Napper, of Tylney Road, Bromley, was sentenced to five years and six months in prison at Croydon Crown Court on August 14. He pleaded
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Great response to old picture
A NUMBER of readers have contacted us after reading the story Margaret's Memories. Several readers called News Shopper after looking at the Charterhouse Road School class photograph which was taken in 1952. The maiden names of people who recognised
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Saved from fire by neighbours
A CHARTERED surveyor has praised his neighbours for saving his family after a skip was set on fire. Flames soared 25ft into the air from the container near the back of Mark Painter's house - destroying two fence panels. The telephone line was damaged
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Police react to alleged theft
POLICE want to speak to this man about an alleged theft of cash and credit cards. He is around 35-years-old and has a slim build, cropped ginger/blond hair and blue eyes. The alleged theft took place in Penge High Street at around 7.30pm on June 30.
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Murder charge denied by trio
THREE men have appeared in court and denied murdering a courier firm boss. Harold Richardson, aged 58, of Towncourt Road, Orpington, was released on bail by Judge Christopher Moss after appearing at the Old Bailey on August 11. John O'Flynn, aged 52
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Operation for safer streets
A SAFER streets police operation has resulted in more than 100 arrests in just three weeks. Bromley police officers were joined by a team from the Metropolitan Police's Territorial Support Group for the initiative. The arrests were made for a variety
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Mast campaigners want mass march
ANTI-MAST campaigners are mobilising to march on Downing Street. The protestors have been fighting with T-Mobile over the mast site at the corner of St Paul's Wood Hill and Beddington Road, St Paul's Cray, since February. They have also got a petition
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Binmen refuse to pick up rubbish
RUBBISH collectors are refusing to pick up shop waste because of health and safety concerns. Rolands Bakery and the Bamboo Takeaway, Crescent Way, Orpington, have not had their bins emptied for three weeks and they are unsure why. Takeaway owner Kwai
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Damilola killer was pupil at day school
A 19-YEAR-OLD convicted of the manslaughter of Damilola Taylor was attending a unit for excluded pupils in the borough at the time of the killing. Ricky Preddie, along with his brother Danny, aged 18, were convicted on August 9 at the Old Bailey of killing
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Four years in jail after cocaine raid
A POLICE raid at the home of a former drug smuggler unearthed around £8,000 of cocaine. British Transport Police found 114g of the drug during a raid of the home of Paul Wells, of Bedford Road, Orpington. Wells, aged 42, admitted a charge of possession
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Councillor ‘should go’
A £50m housing development at a historic wharf has fallen through after a claim a councillor breached the rules. There have been calls for the resignation of Councillor Maureen O'Mara after she allegedly broke the code of conduct at a Greenwich planning
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News In Brief
CASH REWARDS: Bromley Council is offering rewards of up to £500 for anyone giving information leading to the successful prosecution of flytippers. Flytipping is a criminal offence and is being monitored under Bromley Council's Enviro-crime reward scheme
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Residents rescued
RESIDENTS had to be led to safety after an arson attack filled their block of flats with smoke. Fire and police crews were called to the building in Thicket Road, Penge, after the blaze broke out in the car park beneath it. Smoke poured into 24 flats
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£5 challenge for water company
A FRUSTRATED couple are offering Thames Water £5 to find their phantom water meter. The firm has told Jack and Sylvia Turner it has installed a meter but the couple say no work has taken place. The Turners requested a meter be fitted in February so
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Sign up for May Queen event now
MAYPOLE dancers are being sought in time for next year's May Queen celebrations. The Chislehurst May Queen Society is looking for youngsters to join the waiting list for the event. Although the celebrations are not due for another nine months, the group
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CCTV upgrade costs council £310,000
THE borough now has the most up-to-date CCTV control room in London. Bromley Council has spent £310,000 upgrading the system at the Civic Centre, Stockwell Close, Bromley, where footage from 160 fixed cameras and the borough's mobile CCTV units are monitored
