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Dreams
Dreams…what do they mean??? Okay so, we all have our own understanding of dreams. As a child, I had this belief that dreams are opposites in reality. For example, if you are a bully in your dream, in reality it’s probably that you were bullied.
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Arrest in connection with rape 28 years ago
A 62-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the rape of 17-year-old girl 28 years ago. On April 25 1980 the girl was walking through High Wycombe when she was dragged to a nearby railway embankment and raped by two men. Thames Valley Police's
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Residents help to clean their streets
RESIDENTS in north Kent have lent a hand to tidy up their streets. People in Bean, Dartford took part in a voluntary litter pick on October 6. Members of the public and Dartford Council’s Deep Clean team joined forces to clear the streets of litter.
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Teenage mum locked up for setting girl on fire in Eltham
A TEENAGE mother has been locked up for 10 years after she admitted deliberately setting fire to a younger love rival in front of her six-month-old baby son. Georgina Clarke-Webber was with her baby in a buggy when she attacked the 15-year-old
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Citizens Advice Bureau to continue supporting community
A CHARITY that provides legal and financial advice to the community will continue for another three years. Bromley Council agreed a three year contract with Citizens Advice Bureau to ensure its services continue to run from its three branches
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Burglar caught stuck in window faces jail
A BURGLAR who got stuck in a window after trying to break into a home, has been jailed for three years. John Pearce, of Browning Road, Dartford was sentenced at Maidstone Crown Court yesterday (October 13) after pleading guilty at an earlier hearing
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Riders put credit crunch aside to help raise cash for hospice
THE doom and gloom of the credit crunch was forgotten in the autumn sunshine as a bumper number of cyclists set off for this year’s annual ride in aid of Greenwich and Bexley Cottage Hospice. Fundraising manager Howard King said they had feared the
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School raises £7,000 in memory of Maralyn
A SCHOOL has raised more than £7,000 in memory of a learning mentor who worked there for 26 years. Pupils, staff and parents at Windrush Primary School in Bentham Road, Thamesmead, have been fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Support in honour of Maralyn
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Pupils can ‘out’ knife carriers by text
A CHARITY hopes the popularity of texting will provide it with an opportunity to clamp down on knife culture. Crimestoppers has launched a free text service so children can anonymously say who is carrying knives in their schools. The charity is visiting
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Erith and Thamesmead MP angry over more flights
FEARS of a massive increase in low flying planes have led an MP to write to a secretary of state. John Austin, MP for Erith and Thamesmead, has asked communities and local Government secretary Hazel Blears for a public inquiry into plans for
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Residents to have more say on £150m regeneration scheme
A COUNCIL is to carry out further public consultation on a £150m regeneration scheme. Gravesham Council will talk to residents more about the Heritage Quarter regeneration scheme. The council says the reason for this is because comments from consultees
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Theatre group visit for Black History Month
A THEATRE group helped youngsters take a trip from the West Indies to England as part of Black History Month. Pupils at Balgowan Primary School, Balgowan Road, Beckenham, were entertained by the Primary Colours Theatre Group who helped chart the history
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London Games victory celebrated
YOUNG atheletes were invited to a reception to celebrate their win at the London Youth Games. Bromley sports teams with players aged from 11 to 18 attended the event at the Civic Centre, Stockwell Close, Bromley to celebrate the borough’s overall win
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The boys are back in the zone
After reuniting for last year’s tour Boyzone are releasing Back Again No Matter What, a greatest hits compilation featuring three new songs. Andy Welch talks to Ronan, Shane, Stephen, Keith and Mikey about getting back together and what the
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11-year-old close to punching his way to championship
AN 11-YEAR-OLD boy could be one week away from punching his way to becoming a world Thai boxing champion. George Miller, of Neal Road, West Kingsdown, could soon be jetting off to Berlin to take part in the World Kickboxing Association (WKA) World Championships
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Views wanted on dog control orders
RESIDENTS are being asked for their views on possible new dog control orders. Lewisham Council wants to know how people would feel about on-the-spot fines of £75 for owners who act irresponsibly when taking their dog out in public.
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Course shows people how to take a walk
KEEN walkers who want to spread their enthusiasm to others are being offered a chance to go on a course. The project is a collaboration between Trust Thamesmead and Bexley Care Trust and will teach people how to lead walks. The free one-day course will
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Gate fitting right up residents’ alley
A GROUP of residents, worried about flytipping and anti-social behaviour, have been getting their hands dirty to resolve the problem. People living in Sheridan Road, Belvedere, successfully lobbied Bexley Community Safety Partnership for the maximum
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Kingsize cast gets physical for Richard III
Big casts aren’t limited to large venues, as Kerry Ann Eustice discovers when talking to Mark Leipacher about his production of Richard III Epic ambitions have led theFaction theatre company to assemble the biggest cast the south east London fringe
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Stephen Petronio Company at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre
The Churchill's Joanne Beaney enjoys the work of the Stephen Petronio Company ahead of its Bromley date American choreographer Stephen Petronio is known for beautiful dance that melds movement and form with the diverse worlds of popular culture
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Participate in The O2 Body Worlds exhibition
A new show for the world-renowned Body Worlds series — devised by TV’s most famous anatomist Dr Gunther von Hagens (pictured) — opens at The O2 this month. Replacing the hugely-successful Tutankhamun exhibit, the new show, Body Worlds & The Mirror
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Hospital buses on diversion
BUSES serving a hospital are on diversion for 12 weeks. The buses, which go to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich, have been diverted due to roadworks on Stadium Road and Baker Road over the next three months. Routes 244, 291 and 469 are being
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Art of inclusive dance comes to Deptford
Passers-by are being invited to actively engage with art and dance as part of a new collaboration between Laban and Deptford public art company, Artmongers. For Chance to Dance, Artmongers — famous for bringing Deptford the His ‘n’ Hers chimney
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Festival New Orleans brings Big Easy to The O2
A small-scale version of the world’s most famous jazz music event, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, will take over The O2 next weekend. Some of the biggest New Orleans music names — such as Dr John (centre) and Allen Toussaint —
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The Prince Albert (Rose’s), Hare Street, Woolwich
Drink 5/5 Decor 4/5 Price 3/5 Atmosphere 4/5 Staff 3/5 Looking into potential destinations for next year’s summer holiday has led to me spending a lot of time in bookshops reading travel guides. I find the ones written for tourists coming to
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Invade Mars at the planetarium
IF THE existing planetarium shows at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, gave you urges to become an astronomer (which can certainly be said for Leisure), the new show, Invaders of Mars, will no doubt inspire a few astronauts and have you reaching for
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100 years of the TA at Firepower
Mark 100 years of the Territorial Army at Firepower this month. A day-long event on Oct 25 at the Royal Arsenal-based museum will celebrate with music, dance and dramatic firings of historic artillery pieces. For further details click here
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Deptford charity is finalist for recycling award
A CHARITY which helps the elderly has been shortlisted to receive an award for its recycling efforts. The Deptford Action Group for the Elderly (DAGE) has been chosen as a finalist for this year’s National Recycling Awards under the best high street
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Kings of Leon, Only By The Night
Jason Tremain gives his verdict on the Kings of Leon album Only By The Night Delivering almost an album a year since their 2003 debut, Youth and Young Manhood, the Kings of Leon have just released their fourth LP. A record which has taken things
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Discover a new dimension of art with 3Ddraw
TO HELP bring drawing to life, Goldsmiths is hosting a 3Ddraw event this month. To tie in with the nationwide arts initiative, the Big Draw, families are being invited to come along to Goldsmith’s Great Hall, New Cross to explore mark making in a new
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Cash to help reduce debt
CHARITIES in south east London have the chance to apply for cash to help vulnerable people reduce debt and get the right benefits. Volunteer and community organisations can apply for a share of £2,330,000 provided by the Government’s Revenue
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Young gardeners in national scheme
YOUNG gardeners have joined a £8.3m national scheme to clean up their community. The Greenwich Youth Inclusion Project, based in Briset Road, Eltham, is taking part in the Community Space Challenge. It has been working alongside Greenwich Council
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Businesses helped to network
BROMLEY council has been trying to help out small businesses by hosting a networking event. More than 285 delegates, representing 231 businesses from the borough, descended on the Churchill Theatre in Bromley High Street. They were able
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Pedestrian dies after West Wickham bus accident
A 61-YEAR-OLD pedestrian has died after he was hit by a bus in West Wickham yesterday. The man was hit by a 119 double decker bus in Wickham Court Road at 7.03am. He was rushed to the Princess Royal University Hospital in Farnborough
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Take a bite out of National Apple Day
THERE will be chance to celebrate the humble apple as part of National Apple Day, looking at the past and future of the fruit. The event on October 26 at the Bromley Environmental Education Centre in Farnborough’s High Elms Country Park aims
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Raising awareness of sudden cardiac death
A charity is this week raising awareness of sudden cardiac death. DAVID MILLS finds out about this deadly undetected condition. DEATHS caused by heart conditions are something people tend to associate with older people, or those who smoke and
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Students meet nine foot python
STUDENTS who went to find out about an environmental diploma encountered a python, tarantula, lizard and giant toad. Around 50 pupils and staff from Glebe School, Coopers Technology College, Bromley College, Ravensbourne School and Bishop Justus
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Youngsters bag first place for waste designs
TWO youngsters who designed posters reminding people to clean up after their dogs have had their drawings used on refuse trucks. During the spring, Lewisham Council ran a competition for under-16s to design a poster using the motto “bag it and bin
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Police launch alternative to 999
THE MET has launched a new telephone number for people in London to use in all non-emergency situations. The new number - 0300 123 1212 - will make it easier for people to contact police and reduce the number of inappropriate 999 calls.
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Collision on A2 causing serious delays
A TWO car collision on the London bound carriageway of the A2 prior to Black Prince Interchange is causing delays. The collision involving a Citroen C4 Picasso and a Nissan happened just after 6.30am today (October 14). It is thought
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Second fire in four days at disused swimming pool
ERITH’S former swimming pool has been set alight by arsonists for the second time in four days. The Riverside Pool in Erith High Street was closed in 2005 when the new Erith Leisure Centre in Avenue Road opened. It has been derelict since then and
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On this day
On this day in... 1066 - The Battle of Hastings was fought on Senlac Hill, where King Harold was slain as William the Conqueror’s troops routed the English army. 1878 - The first experimental floodlit football match took place at Bramall Lane in Sheffield
