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YOUTH: Who do you know better, Bing or Perry?
When I say the word ‘Friends’ what springs to mind? … Of course the 90s hit sitcom ‘Friends’! With the numerous awards the sitcom had won such as the Golden Globe and Bafta Award, it truly was a hit, but we all know that. What we don’t know is about
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THEATRE REVIEW: Hamlet **
WHEN I studied Hamlet at school, I had the usual visions of it being set in the remote mountains and forests of Scandinavia. Gangland Glasgow I did not. This is where Scottish theatre company Rapture has set Shakespeare’s most famous play,
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DARTFORD: Led Zeppelin tribute band Letz Zep to play Mick Jagger Centre
LED Zeppelin tribute band Letz Zep will be storming into Dartford's Mick Jagger Centre on February 20. The group won't disappoint fans of the classic rock group, playing hits such as Whole Lotta Love, Dazed and Confused, Black Dog, No Quarter and Stairway
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Youngsters come good at Medway gala
GRAVESEND & Northfleet Swimming Club members took part in the 2010 Medway gala on Saturday. The series of events runs until October with five separate galas, where competitors swim in one age group race, as well as in an open race in which any age group
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CROYDON: Peppa Pig's Party at the Ashcroft Theatre
CHILDREN'S TV favourite Peppa Pig will be oinking all the way to Croydon's Ashcroft Theatre this weekend. Peppa Pig's Party will see her celebrating her birthday and the characters will be brought to life using puppets operated by actors who remain
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BROCKLEY: Write Now season kicks off with Compression
A PLAY about the voices in our heads which hold us back and how one man talked them around premiered at The Brockley Jack Theatre last night. Compression by Joy Wilkinson kicks off the intimate venue’s much anticipated Write Now season.
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Rematch for Welling boxer after cut controversy
MATT Marsh has been promised a rematch with Jason Booth after a cut forced the Welling boxer out of action in the 11th round of last Friday’s televised meeting between the duo. Marsh appeared to have the upper hand in the early rounds of a
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YOUTH: Tony Blair at Iraq inquiry
On January 29 Tony Blair gave evidence to the Iraq inquiry. Two days before Lord Goldsmith, attorney general at the time of the war, was questioned for a whole day too. He appeared two days before Blair, and was questioned in detail about the legality
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YOUTH: Devastation of Haiti earthquake
On January 13 an earthquake rated 7 on the Richter scale hit Haiti and caused total devastation. Eighty per cent of the country live below the poverty line, it is the poorest country in the western hemisphere. Approximately 100,000 people have been
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New date confirmed for Swanley race
THE rearranged annual Swanley 10K race will take place on February 21 after the event was cancelled in January because of the big freeze. Any runner interested in entering can turn up on the day and report to Swanley Park Café for registration, cost
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Ebbsfleet get better of Dynamos
FIRST half goals from Mufaro Madamumbe and Harrison Baldwin handed Ebbsfleet United U9 Whites a 2-0 win at FC Sutton Dynamos. An early Callum Coombs strike could not prevent Ebbsfleet U9 Reds losing their unbeaten record as they went down to a s 2-
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Vickers boys reach second final
VCD Athletic’s U9 side reached the final of the London Cup on Sunday. The boys defeated Leeford 3-2 after extra-time thanks to goals from Harry Hudson, Johl Powell and Jamie Patterson. It is the second final spot secured this season for VCD after
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Quartet of boroughs book final places
BEXLEY, Leiwsham, Bromley and Greenwich are all through to the Lord’s finals of the London Youth Games indoor cricket cup after qualifying at Harrow Leisure Centre on Sunday. Greenwich girls produced the outstanding innings of both the day and the
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Medals aplenty for Harriers
DARTFORD Harriers’ 18 strong team returned from the Kent county indoor championships at Lee Valley Stadium with a haul of medals. There were 20 in total, including six golds, nine silvers and five bronzes medals. William Dellow’s U15 200m time of
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All square for Gravesend
GRAVESEND Hockey Club’s first team shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw with Sevenoaks Thirds. The game was fairly evenly balanced in the first half when Becky Saunders managed to follow up on a shot and fire into the Sevenoaks goal giving Gravesend a narrow
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SUNDRIDGE PARK: Dad pays tribute to train death daughter
THE father of a teenager who died after being hit by a train has paid tribute to his “quirky and humorous” daughter. Emilie Stammers was killed at Sundridge Park when the 7.30pm Grove Park to Bromley North service was pulling into the station
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GRAVESEND: Community service for benefits cheat
A BENEFITS cheat who illegally claimed £3,700 over four years has been ordered to do 180 hours of community service. Shamal Najib, of St Patrick’s Gardens, Gravesend, claimed housing and council tax benefits as well as Jobseeker’s Allowance while
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Gravesend League: Lullies see off Erith
ROSS Lovett and Michael Shipp were both on target as Lullingstone Castle enjoyed a 2-1 fifth round Kent Junior Cup Group A win over Erith 147 Sports. In group C, Culverstone United went down 2-0 after a good game away at Wingham. But NK Aces Reserves
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VIDEO: Boris Johnson launches climate change website
LONDONERS are being asked to come up with their own ideas to help tackle climate change. Designer Vivienne Westwood, impressionist Rory Bremner and actress Jane Horrocks are among the famous faces to back the scheme. Residents can log
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BLACKHEATH: Nurse struck off for forcing patient to eat excrement
A MENTAL health nurse has been struck off after being found to have forced a paranoid schizophrenic to eat his own excrement. Abraham Olaniyan was banned from practising as a nurse at a hearing of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) this
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Charlton keeper in the wars again
DESPITE being doubtful for the away match against Walsall on February 2, goalkeeper Rob Elliot recovered from his back problem to play in the 1-1 draw at the Banks’ Stadium. However, the Addicks number one suffered a hand injury at Swindon Town on
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ELTHAM: School awarded by Woodland Trust
PRIMARY school pupils have been rewarded for their environmental work by a charity. Middle Park Primary School, Middle Park Avenue, Eltham, has been given a gold award plaque by the Woodland Trust. The trust’s Green Tree Schools scheme rewards schools
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More misery for Gravesendians
DESPITE the final score, this was a much improved performance from Old Gravesendians, who gave a good account of themselves against a strong Medway team. With Richard Oxtoby unavailable, Old Gs moved Adam Keenhan to fly-half and brought Sam Fenton
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Comfortable derby win for Darts at Erith
DARTFORDIANS were entertained by rivals Erith on Saturday, knowing there is never an easy game against them despite their lowly league position. The match started in perfect rugby playing conditions and Erith began the brighter and made some probing
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Villagers bounce back
IN a way, this was a remarkable victory for Vigo. With their first choice side torn apart by injury and unavailability, and their pack pushed all over the place by a young, keen Ashford side, they took the few chances to come their way for a fine
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WOOLWICH: Riverwood Project manager nominated for award
A FINANCE worker who gave up his job to help the environment has been nominated for a Green Guardian award. Phil Meakins has been project manager at the Riverwood Project, based at the Woolwich Common Enterprise Centre in Peace Street.
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MOVIE REVIEW: Ponyo ****
FISH have never really excited me. Unless it involves a hot pan and a wedge of lemon, I’m really not interested. Fortunately, visionary film maker Hayao Miyazaki sees magic in even the most mundane aquatic creatures and his latest feature film
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GREENWICH: Comedy students to perform at Up The Creek
TEN new comedians who have undergone six weeks of training to become stand-ups will be playing one of their first gigs at Greenwich's Up The Creek comedy club next Tuesday. The students include a church minister, an East London market trader, a prison
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Brands test awaits Bromley gamer
A BROMLEY man has made it through to the UK national finals of GT Academy 2010 at Brands Hatch next Wednesday. James Hudson, 27, will battle it out against the 19 other fastest gamers from the UK on a PlayStation. Only the top two will
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WEST WICKHAM: Allegri Singers perform French choral music
AN AUDIENCE of classical music lovers braved frost and icy weather to hear the Allegri Singers perform French choral music at the St Francis of Assisi Church in West Wickham. The concert opened with a performance of Poulenc’s moving Litanies à la Vierge
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DARTFORD: Community to benefit from criminals' cash
CASH confiscated from criminals has been invested in a community project to stamp out anti-social behaviour. As part of the government’s community cashback initiative, £40,000 will be used to provide security fencing and gates for residents living
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SIDCUP: Dance and exhibition highlights violence against women
STUDENTS from Rose Bruford College in Sidcup will be presenting a dance performance and exhibition to highlight the effects of violence and abuse against women. Branded is a two day event at the college's Rose Theatre next Wednesday and Thursday
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COMPETITION: Six pairs of Specsavers designer glasses up for grabs
TO CELEBRATE Valentine’s Day this year, Specsavers stores in West Wickham, Lewisham and Catford are giving three couples the chance to win designer glasses so partners can indulge in a style makeover together. The stores are giving away
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WELLING: New home will inspire elderly residents
WORK has begun on a £6m development which will create a new 80-bed care home for older people suffering with dementia. The care home is being build on the site of the former Dovedale home in Dovedale Close, Welling, which used to house 46 older people
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Beckenham Ladies end winless streak
BECKENHAM entertained New Ash Green at Balmoral Avenue on Sunday on a chilly day otherwise perfect for rugby. The visitors had something to prove as they looked to reverse a 60 point home defeat earlier in the season and they went a long way to
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BEXLEY: Community centres still waiting for council grants
NONE of Bexley’s seven community centres has yet received its support grant from Bexley Council for this year. And a decision is not due to be made until later this month, just weeks before the end of the financial year. Falconwood community
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NORTH KENT: Parents assured over safety of MMR vaccine
PARENTS are being encouraged to ensure their children have the MMR vaccine after claims it was linked to autism were quashed. Last week the Lancet medical journal retracted “spurious” research it had originally published which linked autism
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BEXLEY: Women's seminar tries to bring communities closer together
A SEMINAR to discuss issues such as honour killings and Islam and extremism attracted a wide audience, including a local MP. The seminar on Islamic festivals was hosted by Bexley Bangladeshi Women’s Association and held at Danson Youth Centre in Brampton
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PENGE AND ANERLEY: Fun dance being held for older people
ELDERLY people can make new friends at a dance. The free event will take place on February 20 and has been organised by the Penge and Anerley section of the Older People’s Network. There will also be a hot meal, entertainment, competitions
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NORTH KENT: Council pleased with pothole repairs
Kent County Council has hailed its success at repairing potholes caused by last month’s severe weather. The council's road repair crews have already fixed 10,000 potholes on the county’s roads this year. These are being carried out ahead
