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ASDA Customers support Cancer Research UK
Dartford Local Committee of Cancer Research UK collected the magnificent sum of £574.00, even in these credit crunch days, from customers at ASDA Greenhithe Store on Friday and Saturday 5th/6th February Thank you Greenhithe for your support of our
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BUSINESS CARD Tips
As a serious, or is that serial, networker I see many business cards daily. The more cards I look at, the more I see, or don’t see! Who sees your business card? Why do you exchange business cards? How do people get in touch with you?
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Priory denied by Madejski
THE CPLFC Priory School’s ESFA U18s national cup run came to end at the semi- final stage in a tightly contested game against John Madejski Academy (JMA). The two teams had met approximately seven weeks ago in league match which ended 1-1,
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CHISLEHURST: New pictures of Lubbock Road flat fire
NEW pictures have emerged of yesterday’s fire in Chislehurst which destroyed several flats. Forty firefighters battled the fire in Hatton Court, Lubbock Road, from around 10am. The roof and part of the second floor were destroyed in
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NORTH KENT: Serious crash on M20
MOTORISTS should avoid the M20 following a serious crash near Brands Hatch. Kent police were called at 3.35pm today after reports of a collision between a lorry and a car on the London-bound carriageway between junctions two and one.
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BROMLEY: Attempted bag snatch near The Glades
TWO youths who tried to snatch a handbag from a 55-year-old woman are being hunted by police. The victim was walking through Queens Gardens, Bromley, after leaving The Glades shopping centre at around 5pm on January 30, when the would-be thieves
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DEPTFORD: Young adults take control of The Albany
YOUNG adults have been given the chance to run The Albany theatre in Deptford. The Takeover festival next month is a showcase of work by 20 adults, aged 16 to 25, who have been gaining work experience in all of the venue’s departments, from producing
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BUSINESS: Free advice webinar focuses on conversion rate
At 8pm on February 16 the team from KickStart My Business will be hosting another free business webinar entitled KickStart My Conversion Rate. Having invested time, money and effort on generating prospective customers or clients, the important thing
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Lions chief delighted to bag Spurs striker
KENNY Jackett says he is glad Tottenham striker John Obika is on the brink of joining Millwall until the end of the campaign. The 19-year-old, who has been on loan with League One rivals Yeovil Town this season, is expected to formally finalise
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Addicks boss wary of Swindon and Colchester threat
ADDICKS boss Phil Parkinson is convinced Leeds and Norwich are not Charlton’s only serious rivals for promotion this season. The top two both dropped points last weekend at the same time Nicky Bailey’s dramatic injury time equaliser secured a point
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Parky: No Omozusi deal until others leave
PHIL Parkinson says he will have to get rid of players before he can bring anyone else in on loan. The Addicks boss is keen to snap up Elliot Omozusi until the end of the campaign but can’t offer the defender a deal until he loses some of his
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GREENWICH: Peter Andre to play at O2
LOVELORN crooner Peter Andre will be putting his stormy relationship with Jordan behind him and embarking on a UK arena tour, visiting The O2 in December. The Aussie heartthrob will sing tracks from his album Revelation, including his top five hit
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THAMESMEAD: Therapists want to get their hands on you
A GROUP of therapists is offering complementary therapies to people living in Thamesmead. The Feel Good Co-op offers a variety of services from hypnosis to stress management, and reflexology to nutrition advice. The group has been working with Lakeside
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GREENWICH: Borough commander hails crime rate success
A BOROUGH commander eight months into the job says his policy of “back to basics policing” is proving successful. Detective Chief Superintendant Richard Wood took the the top job at Greenwich police last May. He said: “Overall the picture
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INTERVIEW: Acclaimed playwright Neil LaBute
Known for his controversial but brilliant plays exploring the darker side of relationships, playwright Neil LaBute talks to MATTHEW JENKIN about his latest work and why reality is really scarier than fiction. LABELLED by some critics as
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Jackett frustrated by constant transfer speculation
KENNY Jackett admits he is becoming increasingly fed up with speculation linking Millwall with a host of players. Theo Robinson, James Henry and Crawley striker Charles Ademeno are just some of the names reported elsewhere as being potential Den targets
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LEWISHAM: Police officers rewarded for hard work and bravery
POLICE officers and PCSOs have been rewarded for their hard work at an annual ceremony. More than 60 officers were handed prizes at the Lewisham police commendation ceremony last week. Detective Constable Tom Parker was singled out for
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CRAYFORD: Brownies celebrate 100th birthday by the sea
IT was off to the seaside for a group of Crayford Brownies and their leaders as they set out to celebrate Guiding’s 100th birthday this year. Seven Brownies, aged between seven and 10, from the 5th Crayford Brownie Pack joined 4,000 other girls from
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CAMPAIGN: Plaque to remember wartime fire heroes who saved Slade Green
NEWS Shopper is launching an appeal to help mark the heroics of a group of men who saved their community from certain disaster. Slade Green Community Forum is trying to raise £2,000 for a commemorative plaque to remember the night of April
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LEWISHAM: Jimmy Mizen's dad welcomes crackdown on offensive Facebook pages
THE father of murdered teenager Jimmy Mizen has welcomed plans to crack down on prisoners who post "uncontrollable bile" on the internet to taunt their victims. Justice secretary Jack Straw has announced plans for a new law banning prisoners
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BROCKLEY: New 'Facelift' For Hilly Fields Playground
Local residents group, 'The Friends of Hilly Fields', has been developing ideas for Hilly Fields Playground for many years. The park is a popular and well used one, with panoramic views across the City, its fun fairs, music bands and farmers
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CRAYFORD: Councillor faces re-hearing of complaint after 'ghost apologies' mystery
AN INVESTIGATION is under way into how a complaint hearing against a Bexley councillor was given her apologies for non-attendance when she had not been notified of the hearing. Crayford councillor Geraldene (corr) Lucia-Hennis was suspended
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LEWISHAM: Second World War firefighters wanted for new stage production
A PAIR of theatre directors are appealing for Second World War firefighters to help make a new stage production. Lewis Barfoot, aged 32, and 30-year-old Hannah Hannah Kimpton from Lewisham run the Three Beyond The Sea theatre company and are working
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THAMESMEAD: Action taken since Moses Nteyoho murder
Following the murder of a young man in Thamesmead last October, authorities have been working to improve their relationships with the community. They have been outlining their progress at a public meeting. THE meeting, held at the Business
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MOVIE REVIEW: Valentine's Day **
ROMCOM Valentine's Day is being tipped as the next Love Actually, with its tried and tested formula of intertwined romantic storylines and a collection of famous faces being shot by cupid’s arrow. But the comparisons between this film, brought
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ORPINGTON: Firefighters tackle Repton Road dishwasher blaze
THE occupants of a house in Orpington escaped unhurt after a dishwasher caught fire in their kitchen. Firefighters from Orpington fire station were called to the house in Repton Road at around 3.30am this morning (February 11). No-one
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GRAVESEND: Support group founder running 10k for diabetes sufferers
THE founder of a support group for people with diabetes is appealing for sponsors for her charity fun run. Shelley Bennett, who established Circle D, a support group for other 18 to 30-year-old diabetes sufferers in north Kent, is taking part
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CATFORD: Murder inquiry over man's flat fire death
A MURDER inquiry is under way and a 52-year-old woman has been arrested after a man died following a flat fire. The 63-year-old man, believed by police to be Frank Hancock, of Pattenden Road, Catford, was rescued by fire fighters last Thursday
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BROMLEY: Fight over Boris Johnson gipsy site plan
LONDON Mayor Boris Johnson faces “one heck of a fight” from the local authority over his plans to double the number of gipsy sites in the capital. In the draft London Plan, the mayor says there is a need to increase the number of pitches across
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SIDCUP: Rob Knox murder scene bar removes 'appalling' advertising board
THE bar where teenage actor Rob Knox was murdered has removed a sign advertising its Valentine's Day celebrations following complaints from his family. The Metro Bar in Station Road, Sidcup, had been displaying a board outside the pub referring
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GRAVESEND: Child rape victims support worker begins job
A CHARITY in north Kent is the first in the country to appoint a specialist support worker for child victims of sex abuse. This month Rebecca Macey began work as the young persons independent sexual violence advisor (YP-ISVA) at Gravesend-based rape
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SNOW: South-east London and north Kent escape worst weather
THE News Shopper area has escaped the worst of the latest snow. Heavy snowfall and ice in parts of Kent – particularly around Ashford, Canterbury and Dover - have led to hazardous driving conditions and school closures this morning but no problems are
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NORTHFLEET: Dog expert gives training tips
DOG owners were given tips on controlling their canine by a training expert. Assisted by her German Shepherd Teddy, canine expert Jackie Murphy gave the free talk to around 20 people at Coldharbour Library in Coldharbour Road, Northfleet, last
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GREENWICH: Children and parents celebrate Chinese New Year
YOUNGSTERS and parents enjoyed a day of singing and dancing to celebrate Chinese New year. Around 300 people attended Meridian Primary School in Old Woolwich Road, Greenwich, to watch performances by the Greenwich Chinese Community School.
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Tough for Cray at Tonbridge
Ten-man Cray were devestated to lose to a late goal at Tonbridge, after a dramatic second half comeback seemed to have gained them a point at the Longmead Stadium. Cray started brightly, and hit the post with a header from Marcus Cassius whose loan
