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BROMLEY: Is it a Bird?
Intrepid tandem jumper and 1230 The Women’s Company member Paola Bagnall, carried out her first jump to celebrate her 60th birthday. Paola was so exhilarated by the experience that she then went on to do 2 further jumps for charity. The most recent
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BROCKLEY: Not long to go until Max festival
A COMMUNITY festival will be packed with events over nine days this year. The annual Brockley Max will be themed around the talents of Brockley, Crofton Park and Ladywell residents. It all kicks off with an opening night of live music and dancing
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BLACKHEATH: Cash awarded by council for temporary BMX track
BMX riders are celebrating after a council awarded them cash for a temporary racing track. Dennis Thompson, aged 38, successfully applied for funding for a simulated BMX racing track at the Bike and Kite Festival, which is being held on Blackheath
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FOREST HILL: Teenager wins dog grooming competition
A 17-YEAR-OLD is celebrating after winning a dog grooming competition with her miniature black poodle. Christine Anderton came first in the junior class of the Euro Groom competition with her 10-year-old pet poodle, Beckham. She also
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BROMLEY: Former cancer sufferer in 300-mile Paris charity bike ride
A FORMER cancer sufferer is leading a group of cyclists on a 300-mile bike ride to Paris over three days to raise money for charity. Five years ago Terry Oliphant developed a large lump in his neck and was subsequently diagnosed with cancer
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MEOPHAM: Radio hams communicate from historic windmill
RADIO enthusiasts used a historic windmill to broadcast messages across the country. Cray Valley Radio Society (CVRS) communicated with fellow ‘radio hams’ from Meopham Windmill when it opened its doors to the public for the annual National Mills Weekend
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NORTH KENT: Dementia support website and phone service launched
A WEBSITE and 24-hour phone service to support people with dementia and their carers has been launched by a Primary Care Trust. NHS West Kent, the trust responsible for Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley, launched the website dementiawebkentandmedway.org.uk
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LEWISHAM: Volunteers needed to help clean up rivers
VOLUNTEERS are needed to help clean a river of weeds and litter as part of an annual event. People are being invited to take part in the Three Rivers Cleanup, which begins with Lewisham’s River Quaggy. It will take place from 2pm until
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VIDEO - TRAVEL: East London Line opens with celebrations
LONDON’S new £1bn railway line is fully open to passengers from today (May 23) and community groups plan a party onboard the trains to celebrate. The extended East London Line runs from West Croydon, passing through Anerley, Penge and Crystal
