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Pirates make Addicks walk the plank
CHARLTON suffered yet another Monday evening televised defeat when they were beaten at Bristol Rovers. Goals either side of the break from Steve Elliott and Paul Heffernan secured victory for the Pirates less than a month after Leyton Orient
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Brave show by Beckenham not enough to topple league leaders
Beckenham travelled to Gravesend on a decent run of form and with aspirations of upsetting the league leaders. There were no excuses for either side as conditions were ideal for open running rugby and both teams duly delivered in a highly entertaining
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Game review: GT Racing Motor Academy - iPhone / iPod Touch
Gran Turismo on the iPhone and iPod Touch - who’d have thought it? But yet here it is. OK, so it’s not actually the official Gran Turismo game but GT Racing: Motor Academy is basically the same thing. As with many of its titles, Gameloft has borrowed
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NORTH KENT: Hospice coffee mornings to return
A HOSPICE is set to restart its schedule of coffee mornings to raise much-needed cash. EllenorLions Hospices holds its first one at the hospice in Coldharbour Road, Northfleet, from 10am to 12pm on February 26. There will be stalls selling
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Improved display for Gravesend at Bexley
A SNOWY, grey afternoon saw Gravesend’s third string in action at Bexley Invicta. An early first half goal for Bexley gave a horrible reminder of the 7-0 beating Gravesend suffered at the hands of their opponents earlier in the season. However, the
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BECKENHAM: Court postponed for Ian Baynham manslaughter accused
THREE teenagers accused of killing a Beckenham man in Trafalgar Square are due to appear at the Old Bailey. Joel Alexander, aged 19, of Talbot Road, Thornton Heath, and two 17-year-old girls, from Penge and Thornton Heath, have been charged
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Lewisham break their duck at last
BASEMENT side Lewisham Islamic Centre U16s enjoyed a welcome victory over Northumberland Heath, writes Zaki Thompson. Northumberland took the lead after 25 minutes following miscommunication in the LIC defence. But they were back on terms 10 minutes
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More joy for Charlton
CHARLTON Park continued their good start to 2010 with a gritty performance against Medway. They scored three tries and in doing so, consolidated their position in the top third of the table. Medway started at a blistering pace by trying to use their
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PETTS WOOD: Fire at Radjoot Tandoori restaurant
DRINKERS had to be evacuated from a pub in Petts Wood because of a fire at a neighbouring restaurant. Four fire engines were called to Radjoot Tandoori, Queensway, at around 3.40pm after thick smoke was reported billowing from the back of the premises
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CRYSTAL PALACE: Murdered man named as Mark Corcoran
A 26-YEAR-OLD man who died from stab wounds has been named as Mark Corcoran. Mr Corcoran from Croydon died after being stabbed near Crystal Palace's football stadium. Formal identification has not yet taken place but Met Police are confident
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Top referee backs Belvedere competition
A NEW six-a-side league set to kick-off in Belvedere is being backed by Premiership referee Alan Wiley. Trinity Secondary School in Erith Road will host the competition every Sunday between 6pm and 8pm. Organisers Leisure Leagues have
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Goldberg challenges Lillies to be ruthless
BROMLEY boss Mark Goldberg believes his side must start taking their chances quickly after seeing the Lillies lose 2-0 at home to Staines on Saturday. He said: “We went into Saturday’s game against Staines confident we could get all three points
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SYDENHAM: Ex-policeman in Daniel Morgan case has trial delayed
A FORMER policeman accused of perverting the course of justice in the Daniel Morgan murder investigation has had his trial stayed. Sidney Fillery, a 63-year-old former detective sergeant who now lives in Norfolk had been on bail but has now
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HEALTH: Norovirus leads to PRUH ward closures
HOSPITAL wards are closed to visitors because of a major norovirus outbreak at the PRUH. South London Healthcare NHS Trust has put in a number of measures at the Princess Royal University Hospital, Farnborough, to try and stop it spreading. These
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DAN DARES: Reporter spends five minutes in icy waters of English Channel
AFTER failing his Christmas no-sleep challenge, our very own daredevil reporter DAN KEEL has been back in action. This month he swam in the freezing cold waters of the English Channel. EVEN the bravest daredevils have an Achilles heel - and
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DARTFORD: Road reopens after man barricades himself into shed
A 29-YEAR-OLD man who barricaded himself into a garden shed threatening self-harm has been safely brought out. Police were called to the incident in Littlebrook Manor Way, Dartford at around 5.30am today. The man was being sought by
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WOOLWICH: Queen Elizabeth Hospital consultant speaks out after tribunal win
A CONSULTANT who was suspended from Queen Elizabeth Hospital after blowing the whistle on his managers says he will continue to speak out. Ramon Niekrash, 50, began writing letters to hospital chiefs in mid-2005 after finding out the urology
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Darts put defeat behind them with Tonbridge rout
IT seems to be cliché week for table-topping Dartford. On Saturday it was ‘a game of two halves’ at Tonbridge, while Tuesday’s evening date at Wealdstone will be the illusory ‘six-pointer’. Which begs the question – if it’s a draw, does
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HAVE YOUR SAY: Do we like Gordon Brown more after his interview with Piers Morgan?
Not surprisingly commentators have had a field day with Gordon Brown's interview with Piers Morgan, broadcast on ITV last night. In the Telegraph Matthew d’Ancona described the PM's willingness to bear his soul to the nation as “bogus”.
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MILLWALL: 13 arrested after youth cup violence
THIRTEEN people have been arrested after two men were injured following a Millwall youth game. Officers from West Midlands Police were called to the scene at 8.30pm on Friday night (Feb 12) after reports of disorder. The incident happened
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CATFORD: Milford Towers demoliton a step closer after shopping centre purchase
A SINK estate which is like a “fortress” could finally be demolished now the council has bought the shopping centre on which it stands. Residents say Milford Towers in Catford, the scene of two horrific murders in recent years, is falling apart
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BECKENHAM AND ORPINGTON: Akai and Charlie Bruce both win £100,000 on TV dance shows.
A TEENAGER and a 10-year-old streetdancer have both beaten off competition to win two TV dance shows. Akai Osei-Mansfield from Orpington won £100,000 after being crowned the winner of Sky One’s Got to Dance yesterday (February 14). The
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Warnock wants reassurances on Eagles future
CRYSTAL Palace manager Neil Warnock admits his future at Selhurst Park remains uncertain after growing speculation about a move across London to Championship rivals Queens Park Rangers. Speaking after his side’s FA Cup draw against Aston Villa
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Daish ecstatic after York win
LIAM Daish walked to the centre circle and punched the air moments after Ebbsfleet claimed a surprise win over promotion chasing York City. The result was especially sweet for the Fleet boss as relegation rivals Barrow and Gateshead were both
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ELTHAM: Fire at sports centre
AN electrical fire started at a leisure centre on Saturday night (Feb 15). Eight fire engines and 40 fire fighters tackled the blaze at the Eltham Centre, Eltham High Street, after being called out at 10.50pm. The fire, which damaged part of the
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ORPINGTON: Couples can attend marriage course
PEOPLE can improve their marriage by attending a course. The seven week course starts on February 26 and costs £75. Each evening starts with a candlelit dinner and is followed by talks on topics including communication. It will
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More home woe for Bromley
BROMLEY are still looking for their first home victory of 2010 following another dismal performance at Hayes Lane on Saturday when they were beaten by a strong Staines Town team. Both of Staines’ goals were gift wrapped from two poorly defended
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ELTHAM: Mental health therapy service to open
A NEW mental health therapy service called Time to Talk is opening in Eltham next week. The service will offer both GP and self-referral appointments to increase access to psychological therapies across Greenwich borough. Eltham MP Clive
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Ashikodi stuns the Minstermen
MOSES Ashikodi’s strike ripped up the form book by handing Ebbsfleet a surprise win over high flying York City. Few before Saturday’s game would have tipped Fleet to beat third placed City or that current top scorer Richard Brodie, who has
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BEXLEY: New social worker jobs created as child referrals rocket
THE number of children being referred to social services in Bexley has rocketed in the wake of the “Baby P” case. Now the council has been forced to pump in extra cash to pay for more social workers and lawyers. Following the publicity
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BROCKLEY: 29-year-old ordered to pay £13,544 because his money linked to crime
A 29-YEAR-OLD man has been ordered to pay more than £13,500 after his money was linked to crime. Danny Garvey, of Ackroyd Road, Brockley, is currently serving an 18-month prison sentence after being convicted of possessing drugs with intent to supply
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DEPTFORD: Stab victim 'died twice' after attack outside Albany theatre
A FORMER boxer who was stabbed 14 times outside a Deptford theatre says he is "winning the fight of his life". Youth worker Simon Somerville was attacked by a gang of 30 youths as he tried to escort seven youngsters away from an anti-crime
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Beckenham Ladies restore pride
A GAME of two halves this, but more about that later. Firstly, Canterbury ladies must be praised for travelling all the way up the A2 to play this ‘home’ fixture at Beckenham when their own snow covered ground was deemed unplayable.
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BECKENHAM: Bromley School Sport Partnership hosts cricket activities
BUILDING on the success of last year’s sporting activities for pupils with disabilities, a sports partnership organised a similar event this year. The Bromley School Sport Partnership invited 25 youngsters with physical or hearing impairments
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WILMINGTON: Former Olympic triple jumper visits school
STUDENTS have been visited by a former Olympic triple jumper. Athlete Michelle Robinson gave a talk to pupils at Wilmington Grammar School for Girls about Olympic values and how they are reflected in school life. Youngsters at the school in Parsons
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MEOPHAM & VIGO: Nominations for by-election set to close
NOMINATIONS for a by-election close on Friday (Feb 19). The by-election for the Meopham South and Vigo ward in Gravesham takes place on March 18. This follows the death of Councillor Raymonde Collins who died aged 66 on December 6 last
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BROMLEY: Drugs raids in Penge, Biggin Hill and Crystal Palace
CRACK cocaine, heroin and cannabis have been taken off the streets in a series of raids across Bromley. Thirty-nine rocks of suspected crack cocaine were found hidden in a 20-year-old man’s anus when he was searched at Bromley police station.
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THAMESMEAD: New equipment will prevent homes from flooding
STATE-of-the-art equipment has been installed in one of the Environment Agency’s pumping stations in Thamesmead to protect homes and businesses in the town from flooding. The Lake 4 pumping station, next to the River Thames flood defences in Central
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ELTHAM: School raise money for sick toddler Stella Rogers
A TODDLER battling a rare type cancer has flown to America to receive life saving treatment. Two-year-old Stella Rogers was diagnosed with neuroblastoma when she was 17 months old. Her family have been desperately trying to raise £250,000
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BLACKHEATH: Store offers free pet workshops
A SERIES of free pet workshops are being held this half term. The workshops, designed to increase awareness and knowledge of how to care for different types of pets responsibly, are taking place between now and Friday (Feb 19). Manager of the Blackheath
