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ORPINGTON: Orpington Photographic Society
The Orpington Photographic Society enjoyed another popular "event" evening when their members took turns to "Be A Judge For The Night" at their regular Tuesday evening meetings held at The Small Hall, Christ Church, Charterhouse Road, Orpington
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Meshach Nugent parts company with Vickers
Centre forward Meshach Nugent has decided to leave VCD following the recent news of a slashed budget to ensure ground improvements enforced by the Ryman League can be funded. The strong, pacy frontman played his last game in the recent defeat
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Game review: Plants vs Zombies - iPhone / iPod Touch
Now I’m in my thirties the days of me staying up all night lost in a video game are long gone. Or at least that’s what I thought until Plants vs Zombies came along. This crazy and colourful tower defence game is like a drug. Once you have your first
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BROMLEY: Legends event supports Help For Heroes
SPORTS memorabilia distributor Autographs Store has put together a London legends evening to help raise money for the Help for Heroes campaign. Over the recent years the Autographs Store has been rapidly expanding with them already on the
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Gravesend League: Kirby hold Ash Green
THE top two teams in the Everden Cup met at the Westminster Fields where Horton Kirby hosted Ash Green. Horton Kirby’s opener goal came when Neil Doogias headed in at the back post from a free-kick, but Ash Green drew level when a shot by Harpreet
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Lions fans urged to tune in for Den chat
MILLWALL fans are being asked to get involved in a weekly online radio chat show about the Lions. Run by the Millwall Supporters Club, Lions Live is broadcast every Thursday evening from The Den between 7pm and 9pm. On this week’s show there are Millwall
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Double gold for Taylor
DARTFORD Harriers AC athletes were in action at two events last weekend. The masters team were in medal-winning form at the southern veterans indoor championships Lee Valley on Sunday. Kirsty Taylor continued her excellent debut this season in the
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Washout for non-league fixtures
TODAY’S heavy rain across the News Shopper region has led to the postponement of this evening’s non-league games involving Welling, Bromley and Dartford. Welling’s Blue Square South home match with Weymouth was cancelled at lunchtime and Bromley’s
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LEWISHAM: Students take part in anti-violence day
STUDENTS have been learning how to defuse violent situations as part of a local campaign. Pupils from Bonus Pastor School in Winlaton Road, Lewisham, took part in ENOUGH! campaign's drive to 'make violence history'. The young mayor of Lewisham
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Tennis ace lands double crown
KESTON tennis star Verena Scott has won her first junior international title in Qatar. The 15-year-old partnered Canada’s Tracey Dong in the final to land the doubles crown at the tournament. It was a case of third time lucky for Scott in doubles
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YOUTH: Facebook groups and fan pages - a harmless joke?
It seems the latest Facebook craze of groups and fan pages could have a bad affect on school life, social life and even career prospects. Facebook, an online networking site has seen a real increase in the number of pages, which could be supporting
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ENVIRONMENT: Greenwich Council leader crowned News Shopper green winner
THE leader of Greenwich Council has been crowned the winner of News Shopper's How Green Is Your Council Leader competition. Councillor Chris Roberts picked up his trophy from judge Elizabeth Greenwood at Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park today
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Crowborough ease to win at Gravesendians
OLD Gravesendians were handed another lesson in how to turn possession into points, this time from Sussex mid-table outfit Crowborough. Two early tries which should not have been conceded had Old Gs chasing the game from an early stage, which is something
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HEALTH: Norovirus outbreak forces all PRUH wards to close
NO VISITORS are allowed at the Princess Royal University Hospital because of the major norovirus outbreak. The decision to close all wards to visitors was made by the South London Healthcare NHS Trust this morning (February 16). It did
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UPDATE - CRYSTAL PALACE: Man arrested on suspicion of murdering Mark Corcoran
POLICE investigating the murder of Mark Corcoran have arrested a man in his 40's on suspicion of murder. He is currently being questioned at a south London police station. Mr Corcoran staggered into a shop after being attacked. He died
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GREENWICH: Concert raises money for sick toddler Stella Rogers
A CONCERT has been held to raise money for a sick toddler battling a rare type of cancer. News Shopper has previously reported how two-year-old Stella Rogers was diagnosed with neuroblastoma when she was 17-months-old. Her family have raised more than
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GRAVESEND: Soroptimists to hold health day
A SOROPTIMIST club is holding an event to discuss women's health issues. At least 50 women are due to attend and a few men have also shown interest. The Gravesend Soroptimist Club is holding the event at the Riverside Centre, Dickens
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LONDON: London homes are the least energy efficient in Britain
London homes are the least energy efficient in Britain according to a new survey commissioned by environmental charity Groundwork. The Ipsos MORI survey asked 1,009 people in Britain about energy efficiency in their homes. It found people in London
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Parky: Ref did us no favours
PHIL Parkinson was left fuming with the officiating of Trevor Kettle after watching his Charlton side slip to a 2-1 defeat at Bristol Rovers. Within thirty seconds of kick-off, Dominic Blizzard came in extremely late on left-back Grant Basey
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NORTH KENT: Charity condemns blaming rape victims
A RAPE victim charity is “shocked” by research which found the majority of people believe some rape victims are responsible for being attacked. According to the survey of more than 1,000 people, 56 per cent felt there were certain circumstances
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DOWNHAM: Retired teacher nominated for Green Guardian Award
A RETIRED special needs teacher who helped transform a primary school into an eco-school has been named as a finalist in the Green Guardian Awards. Janet Hurst of Oldstead Road, Downham, has been nominated for the green champion award. Ms Hurst, aged
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NORTH KENT: Parents want council policy changed after attempted child abductions
CONCERNED parents who set up a Facebook group following a series of attempted child abductions are calling on the local authority to change its policy. The group was started to raise awareness after seven children aged between eight and 12
