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YOUTH: Miskin Theatre in Dartford hast great potential!
The Miskin Theatre in Dartford holds one of the best drama facilities in the country. Their first year students put on a Shakespeare play last week (Pericles) as their first show open to the public. The cast were exceptional in their performance
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BICKLEY: Nazi Germany victim talks to Bromley High School students
‘Vera Coppard escaped Germany when the Jews were being prosecuted thanks to the British trains that went during the war to bring children over to our country. She visited Bromley High School and told her story to Sixth Form Students which offered
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Lord Arthur Savile's Crime competition winner
The winner was Mrs J Penny, from Orpington.
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CATFORD: Man arrested after police find drugs in flat
A 26-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested after drugs were found in a flat. Officers from Whitefoot safer neighbourhoods team searched a flat in Gilton Road, Catford, at around 7am on January 30. A large amount of cannabis, cocaine, drugs paraphernalia
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PETTS WOOD: PCSOs on mission to visit every home
IMAGINE spending 900 hours knocking on doors meeting and greeting people. Well, this is what’s in store for the Petts Wood and Knoll safer neighbourhood team who have embarked on a mammoth task. The team’s PCSOs are going to knock on
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HEALTH: Consultant takes Lewisham NHS Trust to employment tribunal
A CONSULTANT has taken a health trust to an employment tribunal claiming unfair dismissal and discrimination. Shirzad Houshian was a consultant orthopaedic surgeon at Lewisham Hospital but was sacked in October 2008. He claims he was
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INTERVIEW: JLS singer Marvin Humes
Boyband JLS have proved their X Factor credentials, topping the charts and plucking the heart strings of teenage girls and stars from Beyonce to Judi Dench. Band member Marvin Humes talks to MATTHEW JENKIN about gongs, girls and groupies.
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Game preview: B-Boy Beats - iPhone / iPod Touch
How do you turn your fingers into legs? Play breakdancing game B-Boy Beats and you’ll find out. The latest title from Tag Games, developed in partnership with Mobile Pie, promises to be a game with attitude for the iPhone and iPod Touch.
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ERITH: Model trains raise cash for those with learning difficulties
WITH more than 30 detailed layouts on show, model railway enthusiasts were spoilt for choice at Erith Model Railway Society’s latest exhibition. Held at Temple Hill Primary School in Edmund Road, Dartford, at the weekend, other clubs from across the
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ECO ACTIVITIES: Help save the birds by hanging a next box
Bexley Swallows Cubs, based at the United Reformed Church in Hurst Road, Bexley Village, are one of the groups around the world who have signed up to the WWF’s Earth hour which takes place next month. The event, which aims to be the largest mass
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LEWISHAM: Pensioners urged to claim winter fuel payments
PENSIONERS are being urged to take advantage of a winter fuel payment scheme. Older people in Lewisham can claim between £125 and £400 towards their fuel bills over the winter period. Mayor of Lewisham Sir Steve Bullock said: “Many people worry
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Daish warns against complacency at Chester
EBBSFLEET boss Liam Daish has warned his rejuvenated side not to underestimate rock bottom Chester City on Saturday. Chester have been dogged by off the field problems and fan protests this year and began the campaign with a 25 point deduction
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CATFORD: Man spits at train passenger and demands £2
POLICE are appealing for information after a 37-year-old man was spat at and forced to hand over £2. The victim was standing at Catford Bridge station when he was shoved and verbally abused. This continued once the pair were onboard a train before
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BIRDWATCH: Wagtails steal the show
TWO species of wagtail were the stars of the show as Bexley Royal Society for the Protection of Birds held its annual Big Garden Birdwatch at Hall Place in Bexley. RSPB members set up telescopes and feeders in the grounds of the Tudor mansion in Bourne
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ELTHAM: Parking problems and Tory plans discussed at business forum
Eltham Conservative parliamentary spokesman David Gold hosted a business forum at the recently restored Tudor Barn in Well Hall Road. The speaker was David Hunt, who shadows Lord Mandelson in the House of Lords on business, enterprise and regulatory
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ENVIRO-CRIME: People fined over dumped cars
THREE people have been forced to pay hundreds of pounds in fines after their cars were found dumped. All of them were taken to Bexley Magistrates Court by Bexley Council’s enviro-crime team and charged with failing to provide information
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Golden joy for Dartford judo ace
DARTFORD Judo Club’s Ben Quilter took gold at the German Open in Heidelberg on Saturday in the under-60kg category. The British visually impaired team returned home with four medals from the event and Quilter played a key role in the success
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Orpington & Bromley District League: Ice plays havoc with fixtures
LAST weekend’s heavy frost decimated the Orpington & Bromley District Sunday League programme. However, there was some action in the second round of the Smales Trophy as Dartford beat Bromley Eagles 3-1 and Lullingstone succumbed to The Flames 4-2.
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GREEN GUARDIAN AWARDS: Woodland group works to preserve ancient woods
FOR a conservation group which has been running for more than 20 years, the Joyden’s Wood Support Group has lost none of its passion and energy. It was the overall winner of this year’s Bexley Environmental Challenge and has now been nominated as
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Police make Bromley pay the penalty
BROMLEY’S interest in this season’s London Senior Cup came to an end at Hayes Lane on Tuesday evening as Met Police went through on penalties. In a poor game, the meagre crowd of 120 deserved a lot better than what was served up.
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VIDEO - SYDENHAM: Positivity rules at St Christopher’s Hospice
In the first of a series of features to raise awareness of the work carried out at St Christopher’s Hospice in Sydenham, DAVID MILLS speaks to three people truly grateful for its care and support. DESPITE having been diagnosed with lung cancer
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GREENWICH: Councillors blast 'propaganda' paper Greenwich Time
"PROPAGANDA” freesheet Greenwich Time was slammed by opposition councillors at a full council meeting. Conservatives have called on the council paper to be scrapped, while Lib Dems are demanding a consultation on its future. Last month
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Game preview: World Rally Championship - PS3, Xbox, PC
There is exciting news for rally fans with the announcement of a new official FIA WRC video game. The game, developed by Milestone and published by Black Bean Games, is some way off yet with an autumn release pencilled in, but some early details have
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Mead defeated by Romford romp
Thamesmead Town 0-3 Romford After a run of just one defeat in nine previous matched, Romford put paid to the good run of form running out comfortable 3-0 winners against Thamesmed. Starting with pace and energy, a relentless Romford took the lead
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NORTH KENT: Kent police's Chief Constable steps down
Kent Police's Chief Constable has stepped down from the role after six years at the head of the force. Last Tuesday (Feb 2) Michael Fuller announced he would be leaving the post to become the new Chief Inspector of the Crown Prosecution Service
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GREENWICH: Kinky Malinki Valentine's Day ball and album launch
WHILE most clubs have been desperately trying to rid revellers of their January blues, organisers of party night Kinky Malinki have been preparing for their first major London event of the new decade. It was one year ago this month that Kinky Malinki
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GREENWICH: Young athletes given sporting bursaries
A TRIPLE Paralympic gold medalist has been presenting young athletes with sporting bursaries. Giles Long, aged 33, won three swimming gold medals at the Sydney Paralympic games in 2000 after overcoming cancer. Last week he awarded a
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GREENWICH: The O2 owners plan 450-bed hotel
AN application has been launched for a four-star 450-bed hotel beside The O2. AEG Europe, which runs the Greenwich Peninsula venue, have submitted a detailed planning application to Greenwich Council. The company promises state-of-the-art
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COMPETITION: Win a pair of tickets to Bigga Fish Valentine's foam party at Matter
BIGGA Fish, one of London’s biggest underage promoters, is bringing its foam party to Matter club at The O2, Greenwich, for Valentine's Day. The night will feature a fantastic line-up of some of today’s best dubstep, grime, R&B and funky
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Town And Country Planning
www.bromley.gov.uk PUBLIC NOTICE LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 (as amended) TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURE) ORDER 1995 PLANNING (LISTED BUILDINGS AND CONSERVATION AREAS) ACT
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COMPETITION: Win tickets to Over The Rainbow at The Orchard, Dartford
OVER The Rainbow, starring Sarah Jane Buckley, is the compelling award-winning musical telling the life story of Eva Cassidy and is coming to The Orchard in Dartford next week. Celebrating the life and music of this legendary artist, the show
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BEXLEY: Readers urged to vote in borough's answer to Man Booker
READING groups from across Bexley’s libraries have been nominating their favourite reads for this year BILLY (Best in Libraries Last Year) awards. Now everyone has until April to check out the shortlist, read the books and vote for their own
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COMPETITION: Five pairs of tickets to Buddy Holly show up for grabs
AFTER 18 electrifying years, the longest running Buddy Holly show is coming to The Orchard theatre in Dartford on Sunday. Buddy Holly and The Cricketers have finally come of age and this sensational show from Buddy and the boys is guaranteed
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Town and Country Planning
www.bromley.gov.uk PUBLIC NOTICE LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMISSION TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURE) ORDER 1995 PLANNING (LISTED BUILDINGS AND CONSERVATION AREAS) ACT AND REGULATIONS
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ORPINGTON: Tubbenden Primary School pupils help Blue Peter India appeal
YOUNGSTERS have helped to raise money for children’s operations in India. The school pupils from Tubbenden Primary School in Sandy Bury, Orpington, have decorated 389 t-shirts which will be used as gowns for children who need cleft operations
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WELLING: Seventy years wed and happy together
FOR a couple in their 90s, Ernie and Lily Witcomb do not take life lying down. They have just celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary and are still making plans for the future. Their lives together have always been about bicycles;
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THEATRE REVIEW: Lord Arthur Savile's Crime ***
The comedic short story written by Oscar Wilde in the late 1800's came to the stage this week and was received with a warm reception at the Churchill. Laughs were aplenty in this quick-witted production which told the story of Lord Arthur Savile
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KESTON: Libby Lee's £45,000 life-changing op appeal
LITTLE Libby Lee was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when she was a toddler but despite barely being able to walk, she harbours a dream of becoming a dancer. And her dream could be one step closer to reality after the eight-year-old was accepted
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BROMLEY: Hearing aid users can attend aftercare clinic
HEARING aid users can attend a free aftercare clinic. Hi Kent, the charity which supports deaf and hard-of-hearing people in Kent, will be holding the clinic on February 8 between 10.30am and noon. It will give people with NHS hearing aids the chance
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NORTHFLEET: Dog training tips at library
A dog training expert is giving a free talk on controlling your canine at Coldharbour Library tomorrow morning. Jackie Murphy will be giving tips and answering questions at the library in Coldharbour Road, Northfleet, from 10am. For more details call
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GRAVESEND: Protesters criticise council petition policy
PROTESTERS against plans for a town centre regeneration have urged a council to treat 5,300 letters of opposition as individual objections rather than a petition. In the past year Gravesham Council has received around 5,300 letters objecting
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CRYSTAL PALACE: Cinema campaign painting auction
CAMPAIGNERS calling for a new cinema will auction off a piece of artwork to help fight a looming planning appeal. The Crystal Palace Cinema Campaign wants a cinema installed in an old bingo hall in Crystal Palace. However, the Kingsway
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BROMLEY: Electronic patient records introduced
A NEW electronic record system has been introduced in Bromley borough's hospitals and GP surgeries to help improve patient care. Bromley NHS Primary Care Trust says patients will benefit from “faster and safer” care as doctors and nurses in
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BROMLEY: Residents asked to raise cash for troops
RESIDENTS have the chance to help the country’s heroes. The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) Forces Help charity is asking people to raise £125 to celebrate its 125th anniversary. To mark its anniversary the
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SIDCUP: New dialysis unit to open at Queen Mary's Hospital
A NEW unit is to open which will enable people who need kidney dialysis to have their treatment nearer to home. The unit, which has just been given planning permission by Bexley Council, will be housed in a temporary building at Queen Mary’
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NORTH KENT: Council asks for wildlife photos
Kent County Council is inviting nature lovers to send in their wildlife photos as part of the county’s International Year of Biodiversity celebrations. The council is putting together a guide to the county’s wildlife. Photos can be sent to biodiversity
