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Concern for missing girl

POLICE are appealing for information about a 13-year-old girl who has been missing from home since yesterday. Sarah Mutetsi left her home in Plassy Road, Catford, between 4pm and 4.30pm and was last seen in Lewisham town centre at around 5.30pm. At

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Cash boost on offer for youth groups

Lewisham youth are being offered a slice of £250,000 courtesy of the Jack Petchey Foundation designed to help develop potential within young people aged 11 to 25 and boost self-esteem. The foundation has teamed up with Lewisham Cultural Services to find

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Nurses get set for run

A team of community nurses from Demelza James Hospice Care at Home Service will be taking part in the charity's annual fun run at Penshurst Place this Sunday. They have chosen to run the 10km distance for the challenge. Helen Tickner, one of the runners

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Business rescues charity's drying needs

Animal rescue charity the Celia Hammond Animal Trust has benefited from the donation of a tumble dryer to its Lewisham clinic. The trust provides care and refuge for rescued and neglected animals across London and the south east, as well as neutering

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Free dental check-up for pets

SOUTH east London vet group Parkvets are urging you to take advantage of their Breath Busters campaign. The campaign runs throughout September, during which time all pets can get their teeth checked out free of charge. The group hope to encourage more

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Golf day tees up charity funds

Sencio Community Leisure has teamed up with Age Concern to stage a charity day at the award-winning Lullingstone Park Golf Course in Chelsfield. The event is part of an on-going fundraising campaign by the charity to enable it to continue to offer a

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Cubs enjoy fun weekend in the woods

CUBS have enjoyed taking part in an action packed weekend away. More than a dozen youngsters from the 1st Galley Hill Cubs, based in Church Road, Swanscombe, visited an activity centre in Orpington. The group visits the Downe Scout Activity Centre in

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Take chance to step back in time

RESIDENTS will get the chance to glimpse the past at heritage open days. About 30 of the borough's historic buildings are opening their doors to the public for free. The four-day event being organised by Dartford Council starts on September 7. Venues

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Tony is a real fund-razor

Tony Combs, from Orpington, plucked up the courage to have his head shaved in order to raise money for Harris HospisCare. Tony's father, who died eight years ago, was cared for during his illness by the charity's home-care nursing team and Tony, 42,

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Guilty of filming naked women

A WELDER has been found guilty of voyeurism after recording images of two naked young women. Dartford Magistrates' Court heard how Gordon William Bracey secretly filmed the two daughters of his then partner over an 11-and-a-half month period. Bracey

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Man bailed in murder hunt

A 38-YEAR-OLD man arrested on suspicion of murdering a woman found dead in woodland, has been released on police bail. The man, whose name has not been released, was arrested at 8am last Thursday at his home in Windmill Street, Gravesend, by Thames Valley

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Darford Crossing delays

DELAYS around the Darford Crossing heading into Essex have eased. The Highways Agency was reporting that there was especially heavy traffic between J1A and J30 - causing 10 minute hold-ups. It now says traffic has returned to normal flow.

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Amelie Allan - 12 months

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Charity is a derby winner

Diabetes UK Bexley Support Group's stall at the Bexley Donkey Derby on August 27 was, as usual, a great success. The weather was warm and the crowds turned out to support this mainly charities' event. Many people came to ask questions about diabetes

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Stray cat ready for new life

Timmy is only about a year old but he's already had a tough life. He was found as a stray living in someone's back garden in Plumstead. He was in a terrible condition. It was obvious that he had been in quite a few fights because he was covered in wounds

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All-clear after briefcase bomb scare

THINGS are returning to normal in Eltham High Street after police carried out a controlled explosion on an abandoned briefcase. The case, which was left in a branch of Barclays Bank, was found to be harmless - only containing a customer's private papers

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Brothers need a new family

Ginger and Alfie are two adorable brothers who were taken in by Cats Protection after their previous owner discovered their child was allergic to cats. Ginger and Alfie came with their mother and sister - luckily the girls have been rehomed but there

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EVELINE WEAVER

In Loving Memory of EVELINE WEAVER of Foresters Home Bexleyheath who sadly passed away on the 23rd August 2006. The funeral is to be held on 12th September 2006 at Eltham Crematorium at 12.15. All who knew Mum are welcome.

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DON PENNELL

DON PENNELL Died recently, sadly missed by Annette, Yvonne, Ray and Family. Funeral to be held on Friday 1st September 2006 at Lewisham Crematorium at 11.30 am. Relatives and friends welcome.

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JOHN STRINGER

In Loving Memory of JOHN STRINGER 20/8/1944 - 1/9/2005 One year has passed We miss you dreadfully And think & speak of you often Love always Pauline, June, Dawn, Alan & "Your Little Man" Bradley X X X X.

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ARTHUR HOADLEY

ARTHUR HOADLEY 1922 - 2004 In loving memory of a special Husband, Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad. Always in our thoughts. Olive, Jan, Sue, Eve and families. With all our love

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ROY LOVE

In loving memory of ROY LOVE 8/4/1943 - 25/8/2002 We will always love and miss you. Jan, Jason, Joanne and Jessica.

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ROY LOVE

ROY LOVE 8/4/1943 - 25/8/2002 Still missed by all who loved him from Lil, Marg and Martin.

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STEPHEN ROBERT MANNING

STEPHEN ROBERT MANNING 09-10-82 to 05-09-05 One year since they took you One year that you've been gone Been lost but not forgotten You've been gone a year too long Love you lots, miss you loads Angel.x.

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ISOBEL CATHERINE MARTIN

Remembering our beloved baby ISOBEL CATHERINE MARTIN 30.08.96 Ten years of longing, loving and learning to live without you. Richer for knowing you, if only so briefly. Always in our hearts. Mummy, Daddy, Charlie, Jacob, Lucy and Hannah XXXXXXX.

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MUM & DAD

Remembering our Mum & Dad, Christopher Joseph & Emily Ivy Todd on their Birthdays 28th & 31st August. Our hearts are full of memories, We cherish them with care, Still greatly missed. Also my Brother-in-law, Kevin Houghton, fond memories. From Carol,

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MARY STUART

MARY STUART We are saddened to learn of the death on 22nd August of Mary Stuart who was a popular and lively member of the Display Sales Team joining the News Shopper from 1976 - 1990. She brought vitality to her work, including her participation in News

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JOHN MICHAEL GALLAGHER

In Loving Memory of JOHN MICHAEL GALLAGHER 1920 - 2003 3 years since God took you away, but in all our hearts you will always stay. Love from Wife Edna, Daughter Dawn, Grandchildren & Great-Grandchildren XXXXX.

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TONY COYLE

In Loving Memory of TONY COYLE Passed away 27/8/2001 Its been 5 long years since you've been gone. But our love for you is ever strong. Always in our thoughts & hearts. We think & talk about you every day. All our love Your Wife Jackie, Daughters Tracey

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PANSY PESCUD

In Loving Memory of my dear Wife PANSY PESCUD Who passed away 1st September 1995. "Remembering you is easy I do it every day Missing your is the heartache That never goes away." Love always from Husband Bob XX.

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CHRISTINE GREEN

CHRISTINE GREEN sadly passed away on 22nd August aged 84 years. Funeral Service to be held on Friday 1st September, Eltham Crematorium at 11.45am. Donations if desired to Imperial Cancer Research c/o Bexley Funeral Service, 165 Blendon Road, Bexley, Kent

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SULLIVAN DAVID

SULLIVAN DAVID Birthday memories on September 1st Nothing can dim the face we love Or the memories of your smile Of all the things you did or said That made our lives worthwhile They say that memories are golden Well that may be true But we never wanted

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LILLIAN MAY SAWYER

LILLIAN MAY SAWYER Wife of the late John Sawyer, died peacefully in her sleep aged 89, at Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup on 17.8.06. Sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral at Chislehurst Methodist Church, 10.15am followed by cremation at Eltham Crematorium

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Shelagh Hope

Pensioner Shelagh Hope was nominated by Keiley Scott, deputy manager at Age Concern, where Shelagh has volunteered for the past two years. Miss Scott said: "She has had so many personal problems in her own life, being diagnosed with cancer and having

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Witness appeal in Lawrence bribery probe

A POLICE watchdog is calling on officers involved in the original Stephen Lawrence murder inquiry to come forward. The appeal comes from the Independent Police Complaints Commission which is investigating claims retired Detective Sergeant John Davidson

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Visitors enjoy all the fun of the fair

A VILLAGE fair packing a Punch, as well as a Judy, went off without a hitch. The Wilmington Village Fair was held on Wilmington Common and was opened by Dartford mayor Councillor David Hammock. Attractions included a bouncy castle, face painting and

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Met To Recruit 2500 Extra Officers For Community Teams

The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) is to recruit 2,500 extra Police Community Support Officers by April 2007 to complete the roll out of Safer Neighbourhoods Teams across the capital. Safer Neighbourhoods is a Met initiative whereby every single

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Demo over care workers' safety

A UNION is calling on council workers to join a protest over an on-going dispute about staff safety. Greenwich Unison will hold a 45-minute demonstration outside Woolwich Town Hall, Wellington Street, at 5.15pm on Monday. It will come ahead of a meeting

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Hearing into Dome's casino bid begins

A MEETING to examine plans for a casino at the Millennium Dome is taking place today. The Casino Advisory Panel is holding an event for each of the shortlisted regional casino sites, with the Dome's taking place from 9.30am to 4pm. Speakers at the Examinations

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Capital's transport network 'the best'

LONDON has been voted the best city in the world for public transport. Tripadvisor, a popular website which holds more than five million reviews and opinions and offers unbiased travel advice, placed tghe capital at the top of a poll for having the best

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Family claim 'scam' over Greek jail bail

A MOTHER forced to pay £5,500 to release her sons from a Greek prison says she has been scammed. Beverley Smith handed over the cash after her sons were jailed on "bogus" robbery charges just hours after arriving in the country. Liam and Sean Smith

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‘Police didn’t help us’ after car crash

A TEENAGER says he feels lucky to be alive after the car he was travelling in was hit by a police van. Nicholas Symes was a passenger in a Fiat Punto along with two other friends when it was hit by the van in Widmore Road, Bromley. The trio were crossing

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Application gets chili reception

A KEBAB shop owner has applied to extend his opening hours. Tamer Goktopal is currently allowed to open the El Kervan Kebab, Green Lane, Penge, from noon to 11pm, Monday to Sunday. He wants to be able to open from noon until 1.30am Sunday to Thursday

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Commissioner criticised by MP

MET Police Commissioner Sir Ian Blair has been criticised by MP Bob Neill for declaring Londoners could feel safe leaving their doors open. The Conservative Bromley and Chislehurst MP has accused Sir Ian of living "in a different world" after his comments

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Burst water pipe closes main road

A MAIN road could be closed for 10 days because of a burst water main. Thames Water engineers managed to stop the leak by 6.30am this morning, about two hours after it started. But the damage to the roadway and pavement in Widmore Road, Bromley, is

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Chemists open on Sunday, September 10

LEWISHAM Duncan's Chemist, 24 Bromley Hill, Downham. 10.30am to 1pm. Vantage Pharmacy, 237 Bromley Road, Catford. 10.30am to 1pm. Grove Park Pharmacy, 344 Baring Road, Grove Park. 10am to 1pm. Rains Chemist, 2 Staplehurst Road, Lewisham. 10am to

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News in brief

CANNABIS CAUTION: A 22-year-old Bromley man has been given a formal caution for possession of cannabis following an early morning raid. A 25-year-old man was also arrested for possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, following investigations by

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News In Brief

BENEFIT FRAUD: A 33-year-old man has pleaded guilty to defrauding Bromley Council of housing benefits totalling more than £5,000 during a 10-month period. Adrian Weekes, formerly of Sibley Court, Beckenham Grove, was sentenced to a community punishment

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Chemists open on Sunday, September 10

DARTFORD & GREENHITHE Asda, Station Road, Greenhithe. 10am to 4pm. Boots, South Mall, Bluewater Park. 11am to 5pm. Sainsbury's, Priory Centre, Dartford. 10am to 4pm. Superdrug, Lower Rose Gallery, Bluewater Park. 11am to 5pm. The Brent Pharmacy,

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Chemists open on Sunday, September 10

BEXLEY AREA Safeway, 2 Twin Tumps Way, Thamesmead. 10am to 4pm. 7 Day Chemist, 175a Bellegrove Road, Welling. 9am to 11pm. Boots, 31 The Mall, Bexleyheath. 10am to 4pm. NCC Chemist, CWS Store, 71-79 High Street, Welling. 10am to 4pm. Roadnight Pharmacy

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Identified after death at station

POLICE have identified a woman who died after jumping in front of a train. Carolyn Miles, from the Penge area, was caught on CCTV cameras at Penge East station. Ambulance services attended the incident but the 49-year-old was declared dead at the scene

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Chemists open on Sunday, September 10

BROMLEY Boots, The Glades. 11am to 5pm. ORPINGTON Sainsbury's, Locksbottom, Farnborough. 10am to 4pm. PENGE Boots, 5 Colman House, Penge. Noon to 5pm. WEST WICKHAM Lloyds Pharmacy, 108 High Street. 10am to 4pm. BIGGIN HILL Waitrose, Main Road. 10am

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News In Brief

DIG IT: The Orpington and District Archaeological Society is holding two open days at Scadbury Manor, Old Perry Street,Chislehurst, on September 9 and September 10 between 2pm and 4.30pm. Visitors will be able to see how the Tudor kitchen was used and

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Streets among safest in capital

STREETS in the Bromley borough are among the safest in London, according to recently released figures. New ward-by-ward police data shows there were no street robberies at all in Darwin, which is in Downe, in the 12 months to July. Nearby Shortlands

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Children dig deep to find pond creatures

AQUATIC explorers used spoons and nets to delve into the unknown. Children used the tools to investigate what creatures live in the pond at the Bromley Field Studies Centre, Grovelands Road, Orpington. The nine youngsters aged between four and 11 found

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Loony Party boss sorry for hitting partner

THE north Kent chief of the Monster Raving Loony Party has spoken of his battle with depression after appearing in court for hitting his partner. Appearing before Dartford magistrates last week, Lord Toby Jug - whose real name is Brian Borthwick - pleaded