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700 prayer requests for church marathon

CHURCH leaders received more than 700 individual requests for prayer during a week-long religious event. The requests came as part of a 24/7 marathon which saw eight Christian churches across Eltham taking part in continuous prayer. Prayer points were

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College open for anniversary fun

A SPECIALIST college held a celebration to mark its 50th anniversary. Eltham Green College, Middle Park Avenue, Eltham, held a reunion for its former pupils. The school celebrated its many accomplishments during its 50 years including being the first

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Aiming for shot at golf success

A FOUR-YEAR-OLD boy could be Plumstead's answer to Tiger Woods. Marco Cruse has been practising golf with his father, Paulo, every afternoon on Plumstead Common after attending Riverston School in Eltham Road, Lee Green. Paulo, has been giving him training

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Yobs condemned for police attack

AN MP has condemned a group of youths who hurled stones at police during an anti-terror operation. Eltham MP Clive Efford has spoken of his disbelief after a gang of people tried to disrupt police officers as they arrested terror suspect Musa Akmet at

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Police still hunting armed robbers

FLYING Squad detectives are still hunting two armed robbers who targeted a jewellers. The two white men entered Robert James Jewellers in Queensway, Petts Wood at 3.50pm on Friday armed with a black handgun and knife. It is believed the knife was

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Welling announce death of legend

IT IS with great sadness Welling reports the death of one of its former players John Glover, following a long illness. John played an important part in the club's success of the late 80s and early 90s. Condolences go to wife Debbie, son Simon also

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BA Textiles

NAME: Lucy Baker AGE: 22 COURSE: BA textiles WHERE? Goldsmiths, New Cross PERIOD: Three years ENTRY ONTO THE COURSE: You need a portfolio - this could be work you did on a foundation course or just things you have created at home. REASONS

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Redressing the balance

PUPILS are to be given a greater insight into the opportunities available in the Thames Gateway area. An interactive curriculum pack, aimed at 11 to 14 year olds, will educate them about regeneration and job opportunities. A high percentage of

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Rocking class

ROCKSTAR David Bowie famously started his career in Beckenham. Now musicians living in the area are being given the chance to follow in his footsteps. The Beckenham and Sydenham branch of Clive's Easylearn Pop Music Schools is due to open at the end

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The robot challenge

SCHOOL children from all over the county are taking part in a competition to build working robots. Dartford Technology College, Heath Lane and Gravesend Grammar School, Church Walk, are two of 21 taking part in the Kent Regional Final of the First

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Volunteers needed

Each year, more than 145,000 students participate in Young Enterprise programmes. The Young Enterprise Programmes are based on the idea of learning by doing. Volunteers from business are needed. No previous experience or expert knowledge is required

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Connexions salutes commitment shown

Connexions held an energizing awards ceremony and party at the Sir Phillip Game Centre, in Croydon at the beginning of this month. The event was held in recognition of the huge contribution the young people of south London have made over the years

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Bossing yourself

Women in north Kent who have a good idea or perhaps just a great hobby that they would like to develop, which might lead to working for themselves, are being urged to attend a series of workshops to help them develop their thoughts and confidence.

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Views sought on academy plans

A PROPOSAL to unite a primary and secondary school to create an "all-through" academy has gone out to consultation. Thousands of letters have been distributed to homes in the north of the borough informing parents about plans to incorporate Monson Primary

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Beavers on a high to celebrate 20 years

HUNDREDS of balloons were released to celebrate 20 years of the Beavers. More than 50 children, aged six to eight, let go of the balloons near All Saints Church, Blackheath. The Lewisham North District Beavers, which is divided into five colonies across

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Library to get £1m upgrade

RENOVATION work costing £1m is set to begin at a Grade II Listed library. Forest Hill Library, Dartmouth Road, Forest Hill, will be getting a revamp to safeguard its future and improve its disability access. Lewisham Council and English Heritage unveiled

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Pottery class is a life line

LIFELONG learner Jean Daisy Edwardes is holding her first exhibition at age 80. Jean took up pottery after recovering from a coma when she had to relearn everything from walking to talking. After her husband died in 2000 the classes became more important

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New STI tests

Chlamydia screening kits will soon be available from pharmacies. The tests are for men and women over the age of 16 and free for those under 24. The kit will be sold at 1,000 stores from October 16. Urine samples can be sent away and the results sent

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Food for thought

A nationwide campaign called Food Watch has been launched to find out patient and visitor views on hospital food. It is being undertaken by Patient and Public Involvement Forums across England. Food Watch asks about the cost, quality and availability

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Good rating

The Healthcare Commission has rated Queen Elizabeth Hospital's diagnostic services as good following a recent review of diagnostic services within acute hospitals. It looked at three types of diagnostic services - imaging (x-rays and scans), endoscopy

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Post surgery range is perfect fit

Marks & Spencer (M&S) has introduced a new range of post-surgery lingerie to meet the practical needs of women affected by breast cancer as well as being pretty, feminine and sexy in design. It is available at 10 of its stores, including Bluewater.

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Artistic pupils in double win

A SCHOOL is celebrating after pupils won both a national Christmas card and a calendar competition. Pupils at Warren Road Primary School, Warren Road, Orpington, won both ChildLine competitions and will have their work featured on the charity's cards

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Ear bitten off after fight at wake

A 27-YEAR-OLD man was taken to hospital after part of his ear was bitten off during a fight at a wake. Police were called to the disturbance in the grounds of the Sundridge Park Hotel, Plaistow Lane, Bromley, at around 10.30pm on September 19. Five

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Leading jazz lights at Riverfront

FESTIVAL time is still with us and Riverfront Jazz presents its 21st annual Greenwich bash, with events running throughout the town until October 1. Many leading local musicians make frequent appearances, joined on occasions by nationally famed figures

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Education needs not always met

A SHAKE-UP of provision for children with special educational needs is on the way. The proposals, including the closure of Westbrooke School for children with behavioural and emotional difficulties and the relocation of Woodside School from Belvedere

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£7,000 boost for children’s play area

LUCKY children at Hurst Primary School have a new piece of kit to liven up their playtimes. The parents' association at the school in Dorchester Avenue, Bexley, has spent £7,000 installing the new activity area in the playground for the infant classes

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Fight for the right treatment

Next month Breakthrough Breast Cancer Care is holding an event in Westminster to ensure breast cancer stays at the top of the political agenda. The Westminster Fly-in on October 23 and 24, to coincide with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, will see members

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Tennis star is sending competition for a Burton

THERE is not very much a teenage tennis prodigy has not won or will not win, judging by his record so far. Lewis Burton, 14, is the new Kent Singles Champion for 14s and under as well as the doubles champion for the 16s and under with Paul Brown. The

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Buying-to-let

In his last piece of the year financial director of Conran Property Services SIMON HUGHES looks at buying to let. Firstly the biggest issue people have is finding the deposit to start the process. In general most lenders require 15 per cent deposit

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When Irish eyes are smiling

With his UK tour heading to Dartford, top comic Dara O'Briain talks to James Rampton. At the age of just 33, Dara O'Briain is already building up an enviable reputation as one of the funniest men on TV. The host of BBC2's topical panel game, Mock the

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Former council leader's porn shame

AS Kenneth Leadbeater faced sentencing, it spelled not only the end to his political career but also his ambitions of becoming MP for Dartford. As his successor Jeremy Kite said on the day Leadbeater pleaded guilty at Dartford Magistrates' Court: "Kenneth

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Sounds Like Teen Spirit

BECKENHAM rockers Linchpin have just launched their debut album. No mean achievement for a band whose members are all 16 years old. But then this band have always been advanced for their age. Last year, while still only 15, the boys told News Shopper

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Slade Green fire: Gas explosions on site added to the huge inferno which firefighters had to contend with. Pic from London Fire Brigade

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Woman hit with £575 bill for breaching order

A DOG breeder has been prosecuted after complaints about noise and smells caused by 20 dogs. Collette Tuite, of Lynden Way, Swanley, appeared at Sevenoaks Magistrates' Court on September 11. She pleaded guilty to breaching an abatement notice issued

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Providing information on children’s benefits

A LEAFLET will be distributed to families telling them about the benefits they can claim for their children. Benefits for Children at School will be given to every pupil in Greenwich to take home to their parents. It includes information on free school

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Splashing out on new pool

RESIDENTS had a chance to look at plans for a new 25m swimming pool. The new six-lane pool will be added onto the existing leisure pool at Wavelengths, Giffin Street, Deptford. Lewisham Council is in negotiations with contractor Parkwood Leisure Ltd

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Eight released in New Cross murder hunt

EIGHT youths arrested in connection with the murder of 29-year-old Jason Gale-Bent in New Cross have been released on police bail. They include two boys, aged 15 and 16, who were arrested on September 21. All of them are due to answer police bail next

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Relief as teen comes out of coma

THE sister of a teenager who was attacked by a gang of thugs has spoken of her relief after he came out of a week-long coma. Vickie Henderson says she was "over the moon" when her younger brother Daniel Allright regained consciousness at Lewisham Hospital

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Slade Green fire: 75 firefighters from across London were deployed to tackle the blaze. Pic by Chris Matuszec

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Slade Green fire: Flames reached 30ft into the air. Pic by Chris Matuszec

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Slade Green fire: The burning inferno. Pic by Chris Matuszec

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Slade Green fire: There were fears of an explosion when the scrap yard went up in flames. Pic by Chris Matuszec

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Slade Green fire: An exclusion zone was set up because of gas cylinders on the site. Pic by Chris Matuszec

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Paedophile jailed for snapping schoolgirls

A FORMER Salvation Army captain and convicted paedophile caught secretly photographing schoolgirls in Trafalgar Square has been jailed for 15 months. Andrew Newing, aged 45, was on the sex offender's register for sexually assaulting a three-year-old

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Child porn ex-councillor avoids jail

SHAMED former council chief Kenneth Leadbeater has escaped a jail sentence for downloading child porn. The former leader of Dartford Council has been given a three-year community rehabilitation order, a three-year sexual prevention order and put on the

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Aston Villa v Charlton - preview

HERMANN Hreidarsson is available for the trip to the Midlands after returning from suspension. However, Charlton are still without Bryan Hughes (groin) and Matt Holland (rib) and while Andy Reid, Omar Pouso, Jonathan Fortune are Souleymane Diawara