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Skipper's strike denies Swindon at the death again
CHARLTON Athletic again equalised in stoppage time to deny Swindon Town victory in their stalemate at the County Ground. After right-back Kevin Amankwaah put the hosts in front from a corner halfway through the second half, it looked as if
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Battling Lions topple Canaries at The Den
MILLWALL came from behind to inflict a rare defeat on leaders Norwich at The Den this afternoon. Chris Martin’s early free-kick put the visitors in front, but the Lions struck back either side of the break through Tony Craig and Neil Harris to seal
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CATFORD: Singers to raise money for Cancer Research and Help for Heroes
A GROUP of singers have joined forces to raise money for two charities. Called Voices for a New World, it will be directed and produced by singer Ian Chapman in a bid to raise cash for Help the Heroes and Cancer Research UK. Singers
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CHISLEHURST: Ghost hunting in caves
PEOPLE are being offered the chance to hunt for ghosts. The event at Chislehurst Caves is being organised by London Paranormal and will run from 7.30pm until midnight next Saturday (Feb 13). Company founder Ian John Shillito said: “I have experienced
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MEOPHAM: Lap of honour for record-breaking racer's funeral
Record-breaking motorcycle racer Freddie Cooper died last month at the age of 84. His son told reporter MICHAEL PURTON about his father’s legendary life. FREDDIE Cooper’s life revolved around motorsport, so it was a fitting tribute to take
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BEXLEY & GREENWICH: Working women invited to tell their stories
THE lives of working women in Bexley and Greenwich will come under the spotlight when they are invited to talk about their experiences. As part of a project to record people’s experiences of work in the Thames Gateway, women who worked before, during
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BROMLEY: Competition hots up for Green Guardian Awards 2009
A FAMILY hopes their efforts to help the environment mean they walk away with the Green Household title at the 2009 Green Guardian Awards. The Hemmings family, who live in Eden Park Avenue, Beckenham, do all they can to help the environment
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BEXLEY: Borough heritage projects target ordinary people
Two history projects involving young people have just been awarded £70,000 by the Heritage Lottery Fund, to seek out and preserve some of Bexley’s hidden history. LINDA PIPER finds out more. THE contrasting projects, both involving local school
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BIGGIN HILL: Charles Darwin School pupils make Lego safety film
LEGO is not usually thought of as something which can keep young workers safe. But two Year 9 students at Charles Darwin School, Jail Lane, Biggin Hill, have changed this view by creating an animated film. Ryan Torrance and Paul Burgess, both 14
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NEW CROSS: Family asked to pay rent after aunt died
A GRIEVING family was left “shocked” after a council demanded £336 in rent two months after their aunt died. Gladys Lloyd, aged 81, lived in her council home of Saltwood House, Lovelinch Close, New Cross, for 34 years but died on November 19
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COMPETITION: Child of the Year photo contest begins
NEWS Shopper today launches our annual search for the cutest kid in south-east London and north Kent. If your child is picture-perfect with an especially lovable face or sparkling smile they could star in our Child of the Year 2010 contest.
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Baker and O’Connor triumph in singles
Thirty two of the finest players in the South London & Kent Pool Alliance gathered in Woolwich on Sunday for the 180BETS.com sponsored singles and sudden death singles. Jason Baker (O’Connors B) won the main event defeating some excellent