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GRAVESEND: Man sentenced over child porn and animal sex videos
A 27-YEAR-OLD man caught with child pornography and videos of animals having sex with women has been spared jail. Daniel Milward, from Gravesend, was given a three-year supervision order and ordered to attend a sex offenders' rehabilitation
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INTERVIEW: TV psychic Tony Stockwell talks about speaking to the dead
TV psychic Tony Stockwell talks to Matthew Jenkin about talking to the dead and his show at Greenwich Theatre. WHETHER you believe in God, Buddha or the abominable snowman, deep down everyone would like to know the answer to one of humanity’s most
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ELTHAM: Funeral company will mark Father's Day by launching balloons
A FUNERAL company will mark Father’s Day by releasing balloons into the sky. Staff from Nash Funerals in Tudor Parade, Eltham, are asking people to come in and write a Father’s Day message on a card. They can then make a donation at the branch to
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Kemp on fire with century for Bexley
ALEX Kemp played a key role as Bexley smashed Sevenoaks Vine by 104-runs in the Kent Cricket League Premier Division. Kemp contributed 113 runs to his side’s eventual tally of 311-5, with other notable efforts coming from Adam Ball (66) and Jack Bell
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ST MARY CRAY: Darts teams raises £2,000 for the blind
A DARTS league secretary is set to retire after another season of fundraising for the blind. Dave Beadle will take part in his last presentation night on June 5 at the Rosecroft Social Club in St Mary Cray High Street. The league secretary of
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Robin Hood competition winners
First prize winner: Brian Perks, Eltham. Four runners-up: Peter Ord, Bromley; Nick Low, Welling; Debbie Bullock, Dartford; Mark Sidwell, West Wickham.
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FOOD & DRINK: Healthy eating during times of stress
Stress at work, stress at home, moving house, getting divorced, post-viral fatigue or bereavement. These are all causes of stress that we hope to cope with automatically but which can place a heavy burden on our nervous, digestive, hormonal
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Tennis talent show for Bromley kids
BROMLEY Tennis Centre in Orpington will throw open its doors next Friday in a bid to find the stars of the future from the borough. The centre in Avebury Road will host ‘Bromley’s got tennis talent’, a competition aimed at youngsters aged between five
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GREENWICH: Wild half term promised at Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park
CHILDREN on half term can experience some wild days out next week. A series of events are taking place at the Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park, John Harrison Way, Greenwich. June 3 is devoted to studying dragonflies while next Saturday and Sunday
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ELMERS END: Ceiling collapse misses baby by inches, but hits woman
A 10-MONTH-OLD BABY was inches away from being injured when the ceiling collapsed in a Tesco store. Despite the baby being safe, the falling debris left a woman with knee and back injuries. The baby's dad, Richard Murray, said: “My wife
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Gravesend rowers keep busy at regatta
GRAVESEND Rowing Club had eight race entries in the Walton & Weybridge regatta on Saturday. The ladies’ novice coxed four and men’s masters novice single sculler won their heats before each crew only lost their final by about three lengths.
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Wills out to break record at Brands
MOTORSPORT drivers are notorious for pushing themselves to the limit but amateur racer Roger Wills will be mounting the challenge of a lifetime this Bank Holiday at Brands Hatch when he takes on a record breaking seven different races in a single day.
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Investment pays off at Crystal Palace
FOLLOWING a £1m investment by Greenwich Leisure Limited, working in partnership with the London Development Agency (LDA), the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre now boasts a state-of-the art health and fitness suite. Part of a planned
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LEWISHAM: New minister opens Lewisham Hospital birth centre
A NEW health minister made her first public visit with the opening of a birth centre. Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Public Health Anne Milton MP presented the centre’s first mother to give birth and her midwife with bouquets of flowers
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SWANLEY: Runners doing Three Peaks Challenge for hospice
RUNNERS are planning to climb each of the highest mountains in England, Scotland and Wales in 24 hours to raise money for a hospice. Six members of Swanley and District Athletics Club hope to do the infamous Three Peaks Challenge - climb England’s Scafell
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YOUTH: Peace between young people and the police
We are Eltham Hill Technology College students and we are writing this article as we have decided that there is an important matter that is of relevance to us. The issue that we are going to investigate and resolve is trying to build a better relationship
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McMahon adds Spice to Thamesmead Squad
Thamesmead manager Keith McMahon has been busy building on the success of last season by re-signing the squads key players and capturing the signature of much sought after Bradley Spice. Centre forward, Spice, 27, captured the attention of clubs after
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MEOPHAM: Youngsters perform High School Musical hit at Royal Albert Hall
YOUNG performers recreated a scene from hit film High School Musical 3 at The Royal Albert Hall. Singers and dancers from the Meopham-based Amelia Appleby School of Performing Arts performed their own version of the song ‘Now or Never’ at the hall last
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Harriers celebrate club success
DARTFORD Harriers held a prize giving evening at the Glentworth Club recently where numerous club members were recognised. Results: Overall performances: Grace Clements - senior heptathlon; Adam Chalk U17 400m hurdles. Track: Natalie Hickmott U17
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COMPETITION: Win family tickets to LEGOLAND Windsor
In celebration of the Festival of Imagination at LEGOLAND Windsor, News Shopper has four sets of family day tickets for the attraction to be won. The event, sponsored by LEGO Club Jr, takes place on June 5 and 6. Bring your imagination to life at this
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NORTH KENT: Unsigned bands rock crowd at competition finals
UP and coming musicians took to the stage and rocked the crowd at a competition for unsigned bands. Band Quest 2010’s final in alternative music took place at the Bull n Vic pub in Dartford’s High Street on Sunday (May 23. Nine bands
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Makeover at Orpington club
ORPINGTON Tennis has just resurfaced one of its old shale courts with European clay. This makes Orpington Tennis the only club in Kent to have a true European clay court as played on at Roland Garros, the home of the French Open. The club are also
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Convincing win for Darts
DARTFORD’S away match with Minster on the Isle of Sheppey started in strange fashion after they were greeted with a wet wicket following a week of glorious sunshine. Minster won the toss and decided to bat first despite the conditions. Sam Jewiss
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BROMLEY: Fire engine pull raises hundreds for charity
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a vintage fire engine pull around a town centre raising more than £1,500 for charity. Crews from Bromley’s blue watch pulled the 14-tonne 1959 Dennis model two miles through Bromley town centre starting at the Beech Tree
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Beast in the East triumph for McGuiness
SWANLEY & District Athletics Club runner Rachel McGuiness was the first lady through the finishing line this weekend when she won the first Beast in the East 10K run at the motor cross circuit at Canada Heights in 52m48s. A total of 350 runners lined
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PLUMSTEAD: Baby suffers 20 per cent burns in beach sun
A FIVE-MONTH-OLD baby has been taken to hospital suffering from 20 per cent burns after spending the hottest day of the year on the beach, police have said. A Sussex Police spokeswoman said he was visiting the south coast resort from Plumstead
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Spamalot competition winners
The winners of the competition were: Mrs J Ball, London SE9 4NX; Bill Leman, Bexley; Miss J Tregunno, London SE6 3LR; Jean Taylor, Penge; Dawn Wignall, Erith.
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NORTH KENT: Information events to mark Carers Week
TWO events are taking place in north Kent to mark Carers Week, the celebration of people who care for ill or disabled friends and family. North Kent mental health charity DGS MIND and national charity Carers Support are holding an information day for
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Istead runners have a hot date
While much of the country was bathed in sunshine with everyone heading for the beach, Istead and Ifield’s harriers were taking part in races across the country. Made even more difficult than usual due to the high temperatures, the most popular
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Valley clearout already under way
SIX players will leave Charlton this summer, the club confirmed last week. Leon McKenzie, Matt Spring, Chris Dickson, Dean Sinclair and Jack Clark will all be released following the expiry of their deals at the end of June, while Tony Warner
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Johnson salutes Colfe’s
COLFE’S U15 rugby sevens squad recently visited Twickenham, where they spent the day being coached by England head coach Martin Johnson and other England RFU coaches. The day was organised by the Old Colfeian Cobras’ U15 coach Kevin Osborn
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Our Lady’s squad shine in contest
OUR Lady of the Rosary Primary School in Blackfen achieved Bexley’s highest ever finish at the east London primary schools high five netball tournament. The team was chosen to represent the Bexley (Woodside) school sports partnership at the
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Hurstmere boys sweep aside all comers on pitch
HURSTMERE School’s Year 7 football team has enjoyed plenty of success this year. Several trials were held in September to assemble a squad and the chosen boys have gone on to win the North Kent Cup and the Kent Cup. They defeated Erith School 5-1
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Danson team honoured
SIDCUP company Middleton Murray has teamed up with the Hurstmere School Sport Partnership to improve chances for young people in Bexley. Middleton Murray is keen to support and reward young people in the community for their commitment to sport and
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HAVE YOUR SAY: Entertainment Rant - leave love cheat celebs alone
Welcome to the latest Entertainment Rant opinion column. This week's issue is whether celebs deserve criticism for cheating. Join the debate by adding your comments. BOYZONE love rat Ronan Keating is desperately trying to mend his broken marriage and
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Woodside students row way to success
A PAIR of students from Woodside School Sports College in Belvedere tasted success by winning their classes at the national indoor rowing championships. The championships, which were held at Battersea Park, brought together the best rowers from around
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Vickers boys hit heights again by retaining league
VCD Athletic U14s defended their Kent Youth League crown in style. The youngsters won the title for the second consecutive year, finishing seven points clear of runners-up Corinthians. Luke Adams finished top scorer with 26 goals, while Alan Mazi
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Hartley set to fly Dartford flag at Kent Games
HARTLEY A will represent Dartford in tag rugby at the Kent School Games after winning the town’s qualifying heat. The qualifier took place at New Ash Green RFC and the other sides who took part were Our Lady of Hartley, Craylands, St Paul’s, New Ash
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DARTFORD: The Ladyboys of Bangkok to ruffle feathers at The Orchard Theatre
COMBINING the heady spice of Bangkok’s exotic nightlife with the glamorous showgirl appeal of Las Vegas, The Ladyboys of Bangkok is a spectacular show performed by 16 of the world’s most beautiful showgirls - every single one of them a Thai male. Whether
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BUSINESS: New Budget for a new politics
Since the election the political parties have been trying to form governments, make coalitions and work out who is going to run the country. However, for the rest of us it has been business as usual, and the business community has been getting on with
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HAYES: Boyband Inju5tice hope to top the charts with debut single
DESPITE the dearth of successful boybands on the current pop scene, new group Inju5tice are hoping to fill the gap in the market. The fresh-faced fivesome, which includes lead singer 19-year-old Harry Neale from Hayes, are set to release their
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STYLE ADVICE: Top tips for sexy summer hair
Summer is on its way and your locks are going to need some serious TLC over the coming months. Hair care expert Jed Hamill gives his top tips for sexy summer tresses. 1. Summer activities, such as swimming and other outdoor sports, can take their toll
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Tennis joy for Dartford teams
GRAVESHAM Tennis Club hosted the preliminary tennis competition for the Kent School Games. Dartford Girls’ Grammar School (DGGS) and Wilmington Boys’ Grammar School both enjoyed success at the event and will now go on to represent Dartford in the Kent
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Students selected by athletics club
YEAR 7 pupils were talent spotted to become members of the Dartford AC team earlier this month. This was a joint venture with the Dartford AC, who ran the trials and decided which students should be selected. The coaches at the club have agreed to
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Bromley schools dominate tournament
ST Mary’s Primary School in Beckenham and Edgebury Primary School in Chislehurst fielded three teams in the inaugural Kent pop lacrosse championship at Sevenoaks on Saturday. And the Bromley schools dominated the event by filling the first,
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ST MARY CRAY: Host of events in store at summer festival
A FEAST of family fun is in store this summer at a festival offering entertainment for all. The third annual Cray Festival runs from 12 til 8pm on July 10 and features a host of attractions with everything from theatre and live music to sports games
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Blackheath enjoy Met Police success
BLACKHEATH & Greenwich won their Bowls England double fours against Met Police A 50-33 at the Warren. Met Police got off to a good start and led 17-8 at five ends but B&G’s A team responded by scoring 19 shots in the next five ends without reply to
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ANERLEY: Pupils take on scarecrow science challenge
YOUNGSTERS made scarecrows as part of their school’s science week. Each year group at James Dixon Primary School, William Booth Road, Anerley, was challenged to think about what materials would be needed to make a scarecrow. All of the 340 children
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BEXLEY: Help police catch court no-shows
BEXLEY police are appealing to the public for help in catching 13 people who are on the run after failing to turn up at court to answer charges against them. If you have any information about where they are, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or do it
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Orpington girls celebrate cup win
ORPINGTON FC claimed more silverware when the U13 girls won the Bob Staggs Memorial Shield. They beat Peckham Town 2-0 in the final to add to the club’s trophy haul after the U15s completed a league and cup double. Manager Juliette Joseph was overjoyed
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DEPTFORD: Tributes paid to drowned teen
FRIENDS have been paying tribute online to a 14-year-old boy who drowned in a deep water dock. Kafi Ibrahim, a pupil at Prendergast-Ladywell Fields College in Brockley, fell into Rainbow Quay in Surrey Quays at around noon on Saturday (May
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Ireland tour for school
A SPORTS team from St Paul’s Academy in Abbey Wood will be heading to the Emarld Isle on Thursday for a Gaelic football tour. The 21-strong squad are all regular players of the national sport of Ireland after joining the weekly training sessions
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BECKENHAM: VW Polo driver wanted after hit and run
A HIT and run victim is being treated in hospital after being knocked over in Beckenham last night. She was walking along Croydon Road near the junction with Groveland Road when she was hit by a white VW Polo at around 8.30pm. The car
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ANERLEY: VW Polo torched in Betts Park
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a car fire in a park in Anerley this morning (May 25). A white VW Polo had been torched and abandoned in Betts Park at around 4am. Two fire crews were called to the scene and put out the vehicle which was
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GRAVESEND: Fire destroys garage
A GARAGE was completely destroyed by a fire in Gravesend last night (May 25). Firefighters had to pull down the building in Valley Drive after they had put out the flames at around 11pm. But the two crews from Thames-side fire station managed to
