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Game review: I Dig It - iPhone / iPod Touch
I Dig It might look like a rough diamond at first but spend some time playing and you’ll discover a sparkling gem of a game. No, before you think it, the reference to gem doesn’t mean this is a gem matching game a la Bejeweled. Instead, this is a rather
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Busy weekend at Gravesend CC
GRAVESEND Cycling Club held their annual open 10-mile and 25-mile Ramsey Cup time trials last weekend. This year the event was given an extra dimension by the incorporation of the national disability 25 kilometre time trial under the auspices
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DARTFORD: Social worker does gruelling triathlon for charity
SWIMMING 2.4 miles, cycling 112 miles and then running 26.2 miles - this was the gruelling challenge a social worker completed for charity. Carrie Hague, of Bennett Way, Dartford, took part in the Ironman event in Klagenfurt, Austria, on July 5, finishing
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NEW CROSS: Police looking for four men after shooting
POLICE are looking for four men in connection with the shooting of a 24-year-old black man on Tuesday morning (July 28). Officers were called to Ludwick Mews in New Cross at 1.30am to discover Nathan Williams of Kennington in a VW Golf suffering
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BROMLEY: Chance to bid for council contracts
COMPANIES are being invited to an open evening where they can find out how to bid for Bromley Council maintenance contracts. The new contracts will cover maintenance of council-owned properties for work including boiler servicing and gas safety, flooring
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Seagulls edge out Ebbsfleet
EBBSFLEET United Ladies suffered a narrow pre-season defeat against Premier South outfit Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday. Brighton play their football in the second tier of the women's football pyramid, a league above the Fleet, so this
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Final day triumph for Crown & Thistle
GRAVESEND Regatta Committee held their last race of the season on July 21. The seven-mile lower Thames challenge was raced from New Bridge in Gravesend to Higham Buoy and back. Three teams took part from The Crown & Thistle, The
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INTERVIEW: Dusty tribute wants to find herself
KATY, who had been working in the music industry for nearly 20 years, went onto win the BBC TV show earlier this year, hosted by Graham Norton. But she confesses she didn’t even think she would get through. “I’ve been a musician quietly
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Style advice: Protect your hair in the summer
Sun, sea, sand and lots of summer fun – what’s not to like? But while a sunny holiday can be good for the soul, it can play hell with your hair - especially if your locks are no longer au naturel (well, whose are?). There are ways to keep your
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NEW CROSS: Youngsters showcase creative talent in youth group launch
YOUNGSTERS have been showcasing their creative talent at a youth event in New Cross. More than 100 people, aged 11 to 24, descended upon Goldsmiths University Student Union in Lewisham Way on July 24 to display their musical, dancing and digital
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GRAVESEND: Mother who claimed BNP membership admits assault
A MOTHER-OF-THREE who has allegedly previously claimed to be a member of the British National Party (BNP) has pleaded guilty to common assault and perverting the course of justice. Helen Forster, of Park Place, Gravesend, admitted the charges
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Burton determined to fire Charlton up
DEON Burton hopes his brace in last night’s victory over Ipswich is the beginning of what will be a prolific season at the Valley. The Jamaican striker, 32, converted two first-half penalties in the Addicks’ first home game since he netted
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VIDEO - Eagle Heights appeal to find mate for Boumani the cheetah
News Shopper went to Eagle Heights to meet Boumani, the only cheetah in the UK to run in front of the public. Every day crowds visiting the zoo in Lullingstone Lane, Eynsford, get to see the two-year-old cheetah run a five-second sprint to
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Dailly and Small impress Parkinson
CHARLTON are keeping an open mind on trialists Christian Dailly and Wade Small after both impressed in last night’s pre-season win over Ipswich. The ongoing uncertainty about the proposed takeover in SE7 means the Addicks are restricted in the transfer
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Addicks unlikely to match Blades offer for defender
PHIL Parkinson seems resigned to losing Jon Fortune after the defender went on trial at Sheffield United last week. The Addicks offered the centre half a new deal during the summer but the player turned it down and it now looks increasingly likely
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ST PAUL'S CRAY: Exhibition held to show plans at Hoblingwell Wood Recreation Ground
PLANS to improve a recreation ground are being shown at an exhibition. The exhibition will detail Bromley Council’s plans to improve Hoblingwell Wood Recreation Ground in Chipperfield Road, St Paul's Cray. It will give people an opportunity to view
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Price at the double for Wall
MILLWALL ran out comfortable winners on their maiden visit to Princes Park as a display of attacking quality saw off the challenge of Dartford. A sell-out crowd of just over 4,000 crammed into the Darts’ stadium as goals from Neil Harris
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CRYSTAL PALACE: Marine reservist in mountain training mission
A ROYAL Marine Reservist (RMR) from Crystal Palace prepared for Afghanistan by taking part in a Californian training mission. Working at up to 12,000ft, Corporal Nigel Coleman, was one of 80 reservists who took part in the two week exercise
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Kenny happy after Dartford win
MILLWALL boss Kenny Jackett praised his side’s approach after their 4-1 friendly victory at Dartford last night on the ground where the Lions’ second-string will play their fixtures in the coming campaign. Goals from Neil Harris, Jason Price (2) and
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Defensive fears grow for Jackett
KENNY Jackett has admitted he is worried about Millwall’s defensive frailties ahead of Saturday week’s visit to Southampton. The Lions enjoyed a 4-1 pre-season victory at Dartford last night, but the Lions manager confessed afterwards he
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Official set for dream Man Utd v Chelsea date
AN official from Glebe FC is to be honoured at Wembley ahead of the Manchester United v Chelsea Community Shield clash next month. Chris Dickinson will be presented with the FA’s national workforce award for his administration skills at the
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Game preview: Red Bull X-Fighters International Freestyle Motocross - iPhone / iPod Touch
I-play, one of the top iPhone / iPod Touch companies, has just released a teaser video for its forthcoming Red Bull X-Fighters International Freestyle Motocross title. Apparently the game is due out some time in August. Check out the
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GREENWICH: Police appeal after hit and run crash
POLICE want to trace a driver who failed to stop after a collision which injured two women. The crash happened on May 10 in Greenwich High Street near the junction with Greenwich South Street at around 12.30am. The two women had just finished work
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MP HOLIDAYS (Part 3) - How do they plan to spend the summer recess?
MPs recently began their 83-day summer recess In part three of a month-long feature, reporter DAN KEEL speaks to the area's representatives about their holiday plans during a break from Parliament which lasts until October 12. Robert
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GRAVESHAM: MP Adam Holloway gives foul-mouthed response in holiday interview
IN JUNE, News Shopper asked all of the 14 MPs on its patch a series of questions about what they were doing over their 83-day summer recess. All but one of them answered the simple questions, questions designed to draw out their opinions on
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Unique football contest comes to Catford
A COMPETITION to discover who is the best one-on-one footballer will be held in Catford next month. The Goal2Goal tournament will take place on August 9 at the Powerleague Centre and aims to find out who is the best individual player out there one-on-one
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PETTS WOOD: Thieves snatch watches during Queensway jewellers raid
THIEVES smashed their way into a jewellery shop in Petts Wood in the early hours of this morning (July 29). Staff at Robert James Jewellers say CCTV footage show two men repeatedly attacking the reinforced glass of their shop with a sledgehammer
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ORPINGTON: Ramsden Estate plans to go on show
ARCHITECTURAL plans showing the final phase of the Ramsden estate’s revival will go on display to the public tomorrow (July 30). The designs for 54 homes will be showcased at the event at the Church of Unity, Rye Crescent, Orpington, from 2pm
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POWER CUT: EDF to pay £50 to affected customers
THOUSANDS of people left without electricity during the three-day power cut could receive “a goodwill gesture” of £50. EDF Energy Networks will be writing to 93,000 of their customers offering the money to those who were without power for more
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COMPETITION: Harry Potter design competition winner
A SCARY 2,000-year-old demon called Anvas was the winning design in a Harry Potter competition run by News Shopper and Erith Riverside shopping centre. Youngsters were asked to design a magical character or beast they thought should appear
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Valley joy for Keston
KESTON School have enjoyed a year of sporting success. Earlier this summer, both the boys’ and girls’ football teams won the Bromley football championships at The Valley, where the boys defeated Chislehurst 2-1 and the girls overcame Edgebury
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Matis competition winners
The winners of the competition were: K Shepherd, Abbey Wood; Mrs EM Edginton, Sydenham; Mrs J Jones, Sidcup; Mary Plumer, Catford; Mrs M Ede, Beckenham; Mrs J Moore, Welling; Mrs A Harris, Bexley; Christine Box, St Pauls Cray; Michelle Cooper, Lewisham
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Sidcup school to host sports extravaganza
EVOLUTION Football are holding a multi-course programme of outdoor sports next month at Royal Oak Primary School in Sidcup. The Riverside Road venue will host the week-long courses, which commence on August 3 and August 10. The programme includes
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Bexley put up a brave fight
BEXLEY Girls entertained Castle Hill CC in a Kent under-13s league match on Sunday. Many of the Bexley girls were still in the under-11 age group and several of them had not played any hardball cricket before. Putting up a good show in recording
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ST MARY CRAY: Cockmannings Road closed after burst water main
A BURST water main on the outskirts of St Mary Cray saw firefighters spend several hours pumping away water. The London Fire Brigade were called to Cockmannings Road at around 3am this morning (July 29). The leak sent large amounts of
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Bowlers book place in next stage
BOTH teams from Blackheath & Greenwich Bowls Club progressed to the third round of the Cox Cup. The A team saw off Woolwich & Plumstead after B&G’s home side had run up a 30-0 score when the visitors conceded. Playing South
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ELMERS END: Athlete runs ultra marathon for Crystal Palace player's charity
A RUNNER from Elmers End is taking it easy after completing a 52.4 mile race in just over nine hours. Steve Smith, of Langley Road, decided he needed a challenge after reaching his 50th birthday so took on the gruelling race through the Kent
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PLUMSTEAD: Family in shock after 95-year-old great-uncle dies in fire
A RELATIVE of a 95-year-old man who died in a flat fire says his family is in shock. Three fire engines and around 15 firefighters were called to a flat in Upton Road, Plumstead, last Friday (July 24), at 9.27am. By around 10am the fire was under
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ELTHAM: Demelza invites residents to raise money by walking Green Chain
A CHILDREN’S hospice is inviting people to raise money for its Eltham centre by walking part of London’s Green Chain. Demelza Hospice Care for Children hopes to attract 200 walkers to take part in a 6km trail this Sunday, starting at Charlton Athletic
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BROMLEY: Women’s Land Army and Timber Corps recognised at reception
FORMER members of the Women’s Land Army and Timber Corps have been honoured at a special reception. More 200 people attended the event at the Civic Centre in Bromley as Mayor of Bromley Councillor Douglas Auld paid tribute to guests’ dedication and commitment
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SHORNE: Grandmother leading volunteers on trip to Zambian school
A GRANDMOTHER will lead a team of volunteers on a trip to Zambia to help the school she runs in a shanty town there. Shorne resident Wendy Ely established Hands of Compassion school for poor children in north Zambia in March 2001, and it now
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ORPINGTON: Elvis Presley songs set to shake up The Walnuts
SHOPPERS will have the chance to mark the death of Elvis Presley during a singing competition. Visitors to The Walnuts shopping centre in Orpington on August 15 will be able to take to the stage to perform their favourite Elvis track in front
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RIP Biggs.......as in Rot In Prison
Harsh? Maybe. Deserved? Definitely. Ronnie Biggs should serve the rest of his prison term in prison, even if it means that he dies there. It’s a very rare day that I find myself agreeing with Jack Straw, but for once I’m in 100% agreement.
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DEPTFORD: Police appeal after Saturday night shooting
POLICE are appealing for information after a teenager was shot in Deptford. The 19-year-old received gunshot wounds in the shooting at the junction of Deptford High Street and Evelyn Street at around 8.30pm on Saturday. No arrests have
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BROMLEY: Children compete in cycling competition
CYCLING clubs competed for cups and trophies at a ‘bike blast’ competition. Children from Hayes’s Bigfoot club and the Penge Go-Ride took part in challenges including a cross country race, a skills race and a grass track race. Bigfoot
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DARTFORD: Staff hurl wet sponges at boss for charity
STAFF at a construction firm locked their boss in stocks and threw wet sponges at his face - but it was not a worker uprising, it was a charity event. Employees of Willmott Dixon Dartford gathered for a BBQ and a raffle at Fleetdown United
