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SIDCUP: Queen Mary's Hospital changes continue despite Tory promises
THE trust which runs Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup, is to press a head with its timetable for stripping the Sidcup hospital of its emergency services. This is despite promises made by Tories before the general election that services would remain
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BEXLEY: Children help children to improve their lives
MEMBERS of Bexley’s Children’s Parliament have launched two new projects to help improve the lives of the borough’s children. They are an anti-bullying DVD and a healthy eating cookbook. The parliament, made up of elected children from
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BEXLEY: New funding to help green London and plant a tree
FUNDING is now available for the third round of London Mayor Boris Johnson’s bid to plant 10,000 new street trees in the capital by 2012. The Mayor has named 40 priority areas, including Erith and Abbey Wood, where residents can apply to have
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THAMESMEAD: Housing association says "We love green"
GALLIONS Housing Association has launched a new “green” website to encourage its residents to become more environmentally active. The site went live in June 1 and the association, which mainly serves Thamesmead, says it will provide a platform for
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ABBEY WOOD: Hospice pilots new befriending scheme
A PILOT project to befriend carers of people near the end of their lives, is being launched this week. Greenwich and Bexley Cottage Hospice hopes to recruit a team of 30 volunteers to visit carers in their homes, usually once a week, and sit with the
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BLACKHEATH: Families invited to annual bike and kite festival
FAMILIES are being invited to a free annual bike and kite festival. Now in its third year, the festival includes a BMX track, demonstrations by bike stunt artists and kite flying shows. There will also be vintage bikes from the 1800s
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BROMLEY: Six hour pub dance raises cash for homeless
REGULARS at a pub danced the night away to raise money for homelessness charity Shelter. The dancers, who wore 80s-style fancy dress, hope to raise as much as £800 following the six-hour dance marathon, which ran non-stop from 6pm to midnight
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HAYES: Students with learning difficulties have fun sports day
STUDENTS with learning difficulties had a fun time showing off their sporting talents at their college’s annual sports day. All 60 pupils at Nash College, Croydon Road, Hayes, enjoyed activities and games especially adapted to meet their special needs
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WELLING: Cadets fly high thanks to the spectacle makers
AN instructor cadet with Welling air cadets has just completed a pilot’s scholarship. Cadet Sergeant Sarah Wilmott, 18, from 358 Welling Squadron, travelled to Tayside Aviation flying school in Dundee to take the course which was sponsored by the
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SWANLEY: Youngsters on their way to getting more jobs
A RECRUITMENT drive aimed at tackling youth unemployment had a promising turnout at its first interview session. More than 100 young people aged 16 to 24 attended First Steps to Employment's (FTSE) induction day at The Woodlands in Hilda May
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NORTH KENT: Bereavement group is a place to laugh and cry
In part three of our series to celebrate the 25th anniversary of EllenorLions Hospices, DAVID MILLS looks at the care provided for people suffering bereavement. FOR Barbara Huntley, losing one husband to cancer was hard enough. To experience
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DARENT VALLEY HOSPITAL: Maternity and gynaecology departments expanded
DARENT Valley Hospital has expanded its maternity and gynaecology departments to meet rising patient demand. Both departments have moved to bigger wards after a £1.3m refurbishment, following an increase in the number of babies delivered at the hospital
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BLACKFEN: Drivers told to bin their speed
RESIDENTS and businesses in one of Bexley’s busiest roads are backing a novel idea from one of their neighbourhood bobbies. Local people flagged up concerns about speeding traffic in Blackfen Road, Blackfen, to their Blackfen and Lamorbey ward police
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Crawley enjoys European success
DARTFORD'S Harry Crawley pulled off a superb double triumph by beating both the reigning British and world champions in the second round of the 2010 Euro max challenge at Wackersdorf in Germany. Having to learn the track from scratch, combined with
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COMPETITION: Speedo beach bags and goodies to be won
To celebrate Speedo’s new Shapeline collection at Rigby and Peller in Bluewater on June 5. Speedo and News Shopper have five special goodie bags to give away. The lucky winners will be able to get their hands on a cool beach bag, towel and
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LEWISHAM: Longest serving firefighter presented with medal
A FIREFIGHTER has been presented with a medal for his 20 years of service. Kenneth Bignold, aged 45, is the longest serving firefighter at Lewisham fire station. He is also part of the urban search and rescue team, which specialises in the rescue
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PUB REVIEW: Two8Six, 286 High Street, Lewisham
DECOR ** (modern but gloomy) DRINK *** (surprisingly well stocked with beers and even ale) PRICE *** (good value) ATMOSPHERE ** (missing the fun factor) STAFF ***** (friendly and welcoming) LONDON is known for its thriving gay scene, from the
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YOUTH: Age regulations show double standards
In our society it has been deemed that the drinking age should be 18. Regardless of whether this stops underage drinking, it can almost definitely be said that there are double standards intertwining with these regulations. In the US, for instance, you
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BARNEHURST: Joseph takes the plunge for charity
AN energetic youngster has swum more than three miles in a pool to raise cash for a cancer charity. Aged 11, Joseph Neighbour, from Eversley Avenue, Barnehurst, is becoming a veteran of the annual Swimathon in aid of Marie Cure Cancer Care,
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GRAVESHAM: Council leader welcomes removal of houses and travellers sites pressure
A COUNCIL leader has welcomed the new government’s removal of pressure to build new houses and provide plots for travellers. New Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Eric Pickles, has written to council leaders to promise to abolish
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Hollamby keen to get back on track
CHELSFIELD driver Shaun Hollamby is all set for this weekend’s British touring car championship race at Oulton Park. Hollamby’s AmD Milltek Racing.com team has taken full advantage of the five-week break since the previous round at Brands Hatch
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Homewood reels in bronze for Greenwich
GREENWICH won a bronze medal in the London Youth Games’ angling competition. Woolwich Polytechnic pupil Alfie Homewood, 11, was key to their success with the second biggest haul of the day, reeling in 90lbs 15oz of the borough’s tally of 102lbs
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NEW ELTHAM: Families enjoy opening of martial arts academy
FAMILIES enjoyed demonstrations and workshops at the opening of a refurbished martial arts club. The Shaolin Temple Academy was previously open once a week in leisure centres across the borough but now has a permanent address in Sandling Rise
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Colchester get better of Exiles
KENT Exiles came off second best in their home meeting with Colchester Gladiators. The Exiles took an early lead in the first quarter when quarterback Zac Ritchie found rookie standout receiver Jon Miller across the middle with a 10-yard touchdown
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Gemma throws way to golden success
SIX members of Dartford Harriers competed at Ashford’s Julie Rose Stadium in the southern counties track & field championships. As well as the incentive of medals, this was also a chance to impress ahead of next month’s English Schools championships
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STYLE ADVICE: Sexy summer hair for 2010
Summer is finally here and this season it’s time to rock the effortless chic look because, let’s be honest, who wants a high maintenance do on holiday or at a festival? Well, before you do a Britney and shave it all off in a blind panic, Jed Hamill is
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Gravesend League: Brooks singled out for honour
VIEWPOINT’S Sonny Brooks has won the Gravesend League’s Roland Gawler hall of fame personality award for 2010. Brooks’ club finished runners-up in the Premier Division three points behind champions Lullingstone Castle but Viewpoint also enjoyed plenty
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Game preview: Virtual City - iPhone / iPod Touch
If you long to be mayor of your own city a new game for iPhone and iPod Touch will help fulfil your dream, virtually speaking. Developed by G5 Entertainment, Virtual City is a city simulator is a similar mould to that of Sim City and Transport Tycoon
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Donnelly sets up national final date
GRAVESHAM amateur boxer Rebecca Donnelly reached the national female ABA finals after defeating GB international Ruth Rapier in the class A 60kg semi-finals in Portmouth on Saturday. Donnelly boxed well throughout and sealed victory with a winning
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Game news: First trailer of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
The first Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows trailer has been released. Electronic Arts and Warner Bros have announced two Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows video games are in development to coincide with the much-anticipated final adventure in
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Ball shines on golf course
THERE has been plenty of sporting action for Dartford youngsters in the latest heats of the Kent School Games. Hextable School pupil Gary Ball finished top of the individual leader board in a golf competition at Birchwood Golf Club.
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BEXLEY: Forties Festival revives the wartime spirit - picture special
A DIP into Bexley’s wartime history proved a huge hit with the public who flocked to Bexley Heritage Trust’s Forties Festival. For two years during the Second World War, Hall Place in Bourne Road, Bexley, was home to a group of American code
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HAVE YOUR SAY: Reader Rant - menace of town centre Green Machine
In this week's Reader Rant opinion column Paul Sealy gets a good grumble off his chest about the Bromley town centre Green Machine cleaning wagon. Have your say by adding your comments below. I feel I must write to bring to your attention a
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Molly leaves on a high
GOALKEEPER Molly Povey signed off her Petts Wood Jays U11s career in style by helping her side to victory in the Selkent Shield. Povey is moving on to join an all girls team next season and will be a big loss to Petts Wood, according to manager
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Cup joy for Footscray
FOOTSCRAY Lions White U11s are celebrating after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Junior Red Valiants in the final of the Bob Stagg’s Memorial Shield. They trailed 1-0 at the break but were back on terms in the second half when Mitchell Baker broke through
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SWANLEY: PC charged with wasting police time after attack claims
A PC has been charged with wasting police time after claims she was beaten unconscious during a routine vehicle check. Kent police have suspended PC Frances Croucher, 27, and she has been bailed to appear at Sevenoaks Magistrates’ Court on June 28
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ELTHAM: Students compete for £3,000 for charity
A GROUP of students are competing for £3,000 which they will donate to charity. Year 10 pupils at Eltham Hill Technology College for Girls in Eltham Hill, Eltham, are taking part in a citizenship project. It is sponsored by the Youth and Philanthropy
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PENGE: Benefits cheat given community sentence
A 38-YEAR-OLD woman has been ordered to do 150 hours of unpaid work for defrauding Bromley Council out of more than £40,000 in benefits over 10 years. Aber Kibwota, of Hawthorn Grove, Penge, pleaded guilty to fraud after illegally claiming council
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WOOLWICH: Four people arrested after train knife fracas
DETECTIVES are appealing for witnesses after three men and a teenage boy were left with knife wounds following an argument on a train. Police were called to Woolwich Arsenal train station at 11.10pm on May 28 to reports of a disturbance between
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COMPETITION: Win! Discount card worth weight in gold up for grabs
TIMES are tough, so News Shopper is offering readers the chance to win a gold Privilege Card which allows them to save money in shops, restaurants and even gyms around Bromley borough. With more than 300 businesses in Bromley giving card-holders
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MOVIE REVIEW: The Losers ***
IT IS a standard trope that in any team, the characters will be divided up into their specialities, whether it’s heavy weapons, hacking, negotiation or plan making/cigar smoking. It’s just as true for the A-Team as it is for Teenage Mutant
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DARTFORD: Grandmother parties after losing three stone in 10 months
A GRANDMOTHER held an Alice in Wonderland themed party to celebrate raising money for charity by losing weight. Pat Ellis hosted the tea party at her home in Pinewood Place, Dartford, at the end of last month after losing three stone in 10 months and
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Henderson on brink of big time with Gunners
A FORMER Colfe’s student has his eyes set on stardom with Arsenal after being named as a substitute by Arsene Wenger towards the end of last season. Conor Henderson, 18, was on the Gunners’ bench for the 3-2 defeat at Wigan on April 18 and
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SIDCUP: 'Ringleader' of £53m Securitas heist jailed in Morocco
A CAGE fighter has been sentenced to 10 years in a Moroccan jail for his part in Britain's biggest cash robbery. In June 2009, 30-year-old Lee Murray, previously from Sidcup, was deemed to be Moroccan and therefore could not be extradited to
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BROMLEY: Council criticised for 'snooping' on charity shops
A REPORT has criticised Bromley Council for “snooping” on charity shops to catch people fly-tipping. The council installed cameras at Harris HospisCare in Queensway, Petts Wood and the Last Chance Animal Rescue in Chatterton Road, Bromley,
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MOVIE REVIEW: Tooth Fairy ***
WE ARE not supposed to call Dwayne Johnson The Rock anymore, which is a real shame because his name lends itself to all manner of pun-based nicknames and headlines. Well, we can smell what The Rock is cooking this time – family comedy.
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GREENWICH: Two people taken to hospital after car crash
TWO people were taken to hospital with neck injuries following a car crash in Greenwich. Fire crews from Lewisham and East Greenwich were called this morning (June 2) at 12.01am to a collision between two cars on Woolwich Road. Firefighters
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LEWISHAM: TfL urges passengers to 'check before they travel'
COMMUTERS have been urged to 'check before they travel' in light of ongoing engineering works. Transport for London (TfL) is carrying out works on the Tube, London Overground, London Tramlink and DLR on June 5 and 6. This could affect
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DARTFORD: College art festival to showcase students' work
A COLLEGE is holding a free summer art festival to showcase the work of its students. North West Kent College’s media and arts department students are holding a free daily exhibition at the Oakfield Lane in Dartford campus from June 16 to 18. The Arts
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ORPINGTON: Mum appeals to find owner of missing cockatiel
A MOTHER got a surprise when a cockatiel flew in through the kitchen window one afternoon and landed on her husband’s shoulder. The couple are now appealing to News Shopper readers to trace the owner of the bird, which says ‘good morning’ and
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SWANLEY: New NHS dental surgery opens
A NEW dental surgery named the ‘Tooth Booth’ has opened to meet demand for more NHS treatment. The surgery, which opened in The Mall off London Road in Swanley at the end of last month, is run by Dr Amit Rai and Dr Fizan Tahir, and will provide NHS
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ORPINGTON: Pupils design new play equipment
PUPILS have cut, glued and used sticky tape to design new play equipment. Youngsters at Midfield Primary School in Grovelands Road, Orpington, spent two days putting together their ideas. These included jungles, aeroplanes and boats. The event
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LEE GREEN: Crown Estate goes ahead with plan to sell 1,300 homes
A LANDLORD is set to sell 1,300 homes despite families protesting against the decision. The Crown Estate is proposing to sell 78 properties on the Lee Green Estate in Lee Green to a housing provider. It also plans to sell 1,222 homes
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WELLING: Boy suffers ruptured spleen during assault
A FIGHT between teenagers on a stretch of public open space has resulted in one boy suffering a ruptured spleen. Now Bexley police are appealing for witnesses to come forward and help identify the teenager responsible for the injury.
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NORTHFLEET: Disabled young people get new equipment
DISABLED young people are celebrating after a charity gave them a customised go-kart, scooter and two trikes. Variety Club Children’s Charity, which supports disabled youngsters across the country, gave the special equipment to Northfleet Youth Centre
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SYDENHAM: Hospice to hold family fun day
A HOSPICE is holding a day of entertainment to help raise funds to keep its services running. The annual St Christopher’s Hospice’s Family Fun Day takes place from 11am to 4pm on June 26. Stalls include everything from arts and crafts and bric-a-brac
