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ABBEY WOOD: Serial teenage rapist jailed
A 19-YEAR-OLD rapist who targeted vulnerable young women has been jailed indefinitely today (Feb 5). Gary Henery, a sales assistant from Wickham Lane, Abbey Wood, pleaded guilty on January 7 to four charges of rape. Woolwich Crown Court
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MOVIE REVIEW: Holy Water *
PEOPLE do all sorts of things when they’re desperate. They lie, cheat and steal and apparently if they’re a bunch of Irish no marks, they try to hijack shipments of erectile dysfunction medication. Four bored and hopeless friends in rural “
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PUB REVIEW: Cutty Sark, Joyce Dawson Way, Thamesmead
Drink ***, Decor ***, Price *****, Atmosphere ***, Staff **** WHETHER they are wearing jeans and a t-shirt or a shirt and trousers, these days bar staff are usually quite smart and presentable. But they are never as presentable as the two
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MOVIE REVIEW: Youth In Revolt ***
WE HAVE all felt at times that we just don’t fit in and if you’re like me, you’ve always dreamed since you were a teenager that your unpublished genius and insightful critiques of the world would one day be the toast of the literary world.
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DEPTFORD: 20-year-old guilty of Adam Pervaiz murder
A 20-YEAR-OLD man has been found guilty today (Feb 5) at the Old Bailey of murdering student Adam Pervaiz in a Deptford stairwell. Ahmed Mire, of Thurban Road, Catford, knifed 18-year old Mr Pervaiz in the leg at Shearwater Court, Abinger Grove
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COMPETITION: Win two dozen red roses this Valentine's Day
A lack of romance on Valentine’s Day can lead to heartbreak, but that’s not the only thing that can stop your heart in its tracks. February is National Heart Month, and it’s your chance to take a stand against the UK’s biggest killer. You may be surprised
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GREENWICH: Fast loving and laughs at Up The Creek's comedy speed dating
MATTHEW JENKIN finds love in a hurry for Valentine's Day at Greenwich's Up The Creek comedy club. THEY say no man is an island, but so far I have managed just fine floating in an ocean of single bliss, protecting my borders from the perils
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GREENWICH: Campaign against three-year Blackwall Tunnel closure
COMMUTERS have labelled the three-year closure southbound of the Blackwall Tunnel a “travesty”. From this Sunday (Feb 7), the northbound tunnel will be closed five nights a week, Sunday to Thursday, from 9pm to 5am as part of a £70m upgrade
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SUNDRIDGE PARK: Beckenham girl dies after being hit by train
AN 18-YEAR-OLD girl from Beckenham has died after being hit by a train. The incident happened at Sundridge Park last night (February 4) when the 7.30pm Grove Park to Bromley North service was pulling into the station. Energency services
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LEWISHAM: BNP to enter candidate in mayoral elections
A BRITISH National Party mayoral candidate will target muslim and Nigerian voters at this year’s Lewisham elections, it has been claimed. The party’s London organiser Robert Bailey has confirmed the party will contest the borough’s mayoral
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STONE: Labour wins parish council by-election
LABOUR has held on to a parish council seat following a by-election to replace a disqualified councillor. David Baker, of Watling Street, Dartford, has been elected to Stone Parish Council after former councillor for St John’s ward, Sydney Ahamefula
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Kenny aims to knock Canaries off their perch
Millwall have revenge in mind when they entertain high-flying Norwich City on Saturday, according to Kenny Jackett. The Canaries enjoyed a 2-0 win over the Lions on Boxing Day and the Millwall boss is determined opposite number Paul Lambert
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WOOLWICH: Consultant wins Queen Elizabeth Hospital tribunal claim
A CONSULTANT who was suspended after claiming cutbacks would affect patients’ health and safety has won his case against hospital chiefs. Ramon Niekrash, 50, had written a series of letters from 2005 onwards complaining about cuts at Queen
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GREENHITHE: Sign names Claire Tiltman 'killer'
A SIGN claiming to name the killer of a schoolgirl stabbed to death in 1993 has been placed at her memorial site. Last week, a handwritten cardboard sign mysteriously appeared alongside flowers placed by a plaque remembering Claire Tiltman,
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CATFORD: Burnt man rushed to hospital after blaze
A MAN in his 60s was taken to hospital suffering from burns after being rescued from a house blaze yesterday (Feb 4). Three fire engines from Lewisham and Forest Hill were called to the scene in Pattenden Road, Catford, at around 4.30pm.
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BLACKHEATH: Politicians urge Southeastern to review service
POLITICIANS are urging a train company to review its rush hour services. MP for Greenwich and Woolwich, Nick Raynsford, and MP for Lewisham East, Bridget Prentice, are calling on Southeastern Trains to review rush hour services to and from
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GRAVESEND: Women's group gets police donation
A SOCIAL group which aims to unite women of all faiths and cultures has received a £300 donation from the police. Kent police gave a cheque to the chairwoman of Gravesend-based Saheli Writers, Daya Sharma, at north Kent police station at the
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FARNBOROUGH: Broom making at BEECHE centre
SWEEPING up got a bit more old fashioned for park visitors when they made their own brooms. Using natural materials gathered from Bromley’s woodlands, workshop participants were taught about the ancient craft. After chopping the branches down
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LEWISHAM AND DARTFORD: Skip hire business fined £6,000
THE owner of a skip hire business has been ordered to pay £6,000 after failing to comply with environmental legislation. Mark Smith, who runs the business from Nightingale Grove in Lewisham, pleaded guilty at Greenwich Magistrates’ Court to
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BROMLEY: Youth scheme launch at Civic Centre
ENCOURAGING youngsters to get involved in uniformed youth groups is the aim of a new initiative. YOU Bromley launches tomorrow (February 6) with the opportunity for youths to experience what life in the organisations is like. Activities available
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LEWISHAM: Council meetings to be watched online
ATTENDING a council meeting could be just a click away after a council agreed to look into broadcasting on the internet. A Green Party motion called on the Mayor of Lewisham, Sir Steve Bullock, to investigate costs and set out a timetable for
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BECKENHAM: Tory candidate Bob Stewart meets the people
ELECTIONEERING has started early with the Tories hosting stalls for candidates to meet shoppers. Bob Stewart met around 500 people when he visited Beckenham High Street. The visit was the first meet and greet session for the Conservative Party’s
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DARTFORD: Health day at Mick Jagger Centre
A health day is being held between 9am and 5pm on February 13 at the Mick Jagger Centre, Shepherds Lane, Dartford. The exhibition is free although people can attend a series of lectures for £2 per lecture or buy a pass for all at £5. The value of the
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STONE: New £500,000 pavilion gets go-ahead
PLANNING permission has been granted to build a new pavilion in Stone. Dartford Council planning officers approved an application from Stone Parish Council to build a large £500,000 extension to the community hall at the recreation ground
