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DARTFORD: A few reasons why you need to hate Erastus Piggott
I was recently vilified for attacking Dartford and Dartfordians in my blog, 'DARTFORD: Only fatties hate the hot weather'. I am somewhat confused as to why so many readers became indignant at my observations but can only assume that I hit a few
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INTERVIEW: Herne Hill Gloom-Pop Princess She Makes War
For my first ever News Shopper blog post, I caught up with Laura Kidd, a “vocal chameleon” and multi-instrumentalist living in Herne Hill, and the one-woman whirlwind behind She Makes War. A woman of many talents, over the last few years
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GRAVESEND: Celebrity gardener presents award to school pupils
A CELEBRITY gardener has presented an award to children. Blue Peter gardener Chris Collins presented a silver award to pupils at Riverview Junior School in Cimba Wood, Gravesend, after they competed in the Blooming Schools gardening campaign
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LEWISHAM: Burglar chased through streets by policeman on horse
A POLICE officer who chased a burglar in a Wild West-style chase through the streets of Lewisham has been commended for his bravery. PC Andrew Hill gave chase on his trusty steed Horatio when he heard the cries of a woman who had her home in
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London's Got Talent!
I’m happy to say that the pace of life has been slightly more relaxed since I returned from Canada. All that remained of GB’s domestic season was the National Championships at Stoke Mandeville. London revert back to their league teams for this
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WEST WICKHAM: Pupils commended in garden competition
A SCHOOL has been highly commended in a London-wide competition to encourage youngsters to grow their own food. St David’s College in Beckenham Road, West Wickham, received praise for creating a garden designed to cope with climate change in
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WINNERS: Greenwich and Bexley Cottage Hospice lottery numbers
WINNING numbers in the Greenwich and Bexley Cottage Hospice lottery. The Greenwich & Bexley Cottage Hospice lottery provides a great way for people to donate to the hospice and at the same time have the chance of winning a top prize of £1,000
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STYLE ADVICE: Want effortless summer elegance?
With so many hot styles on the high street this season, Greenwich Shopping Park has shortlisted the top three trends to have you looking like a sun goddess this summer, whether you’re off to Barcelona or Brighton. Bold summer prints From bold Hawaiian
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PETTS WOOD: Oak bowling club gives cash to RNLI
A CHARITY has been handed a lifeline by a bowls cut which is shutting down. Members of the Petts Wood and Crays branch of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution were given £2,500 by the ex-captain of the Oak bowling club Eric Smith.
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ANERLEY: Man dies after being struck by train
A 24-YEAR-OLD man has died after being struck by a train at Anerley station. The incident, which is not being treated as suspicious, happened on Friday at around 10pm. British Transport Police officers and paramedics pronounced the man
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Game review: Tiger Woods 11 - PlayStation 3
A lot has happened in the life of previously squeaky clean golf champion Tiger Woods since the previous edition of the video game bearing his name and image was released. Well-documented personal turmoil has turned the once perfect role model into prime
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SWANLEY: Pop star Crispian St Peters laid to rest
HUNDREDS of mourners have gathered to bid farewell to a 1960s famous pop singer. More than 250 people attended St Mary's Church in St Mary's Road, Swanley, to pay tribute to Crispian St Peters after he died aged 71 on June 8 at his home in
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BRANDS HATCH: F2 aces warm up for weekend race by taking on journalists
Brands Hatch hosts the FIA World Touring Car and Formula Two championships this weekend. Reporter MICHAEL PURTON went head to head with some of the drivers in a pre-race warm up. TO prepare for their race at Brands Hatch this weekend, five
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LOCKSBOTTOM: Supermarket chooses its charity of the year
A SUPERMARKET has chosen to support a charity which helps chronically ill children over the next 12 months. Customers shopping at Sainsbury’s in Pallant Way, Locksbottom, have nominated The Maypole Project as the store’s charity of the year. Cash
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ST MARY CRAY: Hundreds turn out for Cray Festival
THE third annual Cray Festival was a roaring success, bringing the community together on a day of fun for families and friends. Despite stiflingly hot weather, around 1,500 people poured into the St Mary Cray Recreation Ground in Park Road including
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BEXLEY: Delivery of some health care moves to new providers
BEXLEY Care Trust has announced changes in the way it runs some of its community healthcare services. But it says people who receive them will not notice any difference in the care they receive. The changes relate to the management of the services
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SHORTLANDS: Miss Bromley prepares to scale Mount Snowdon
A BEAUTY queen is preparing to don walking gear rather than a ballgown so injured soldiers have a better life when they return home from war. Emily Hedge was crowned Miss Bromley last month and is determined to use her title to raise as much
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BARNEHURST: Greenkeeper covers 100 holes in 394 shots
A GOLF fan in remission from cancer hopes to have created a new world record in his bid to raise cash for the charity which helped him. Nigel Wadey, head greenkeeper at Barnehurst Golf Course, decided to attempt to play 100 holes of golf at the nine-hole
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HAVE YOUR SAY: Shopper Rant - I am not a paedophile, honest
Welcome to the latest Shopper Rant opinion column which asks why even the most innocent contact with children runs the risk of you being called a pervert or paedophile. Join the debate by adding your comments. HAS anyone else noticed the
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GRAVESHAM: Former Labour parliamentary candidate charged with drink-driving
A FORMER parliamentary candidate is due to appear in court after being charged with drink-driving. Kathryn Smith, who was Labour candidate for Gravesham at the general election and is a former Bexley Council leader, will appear at Dartford Magistrates
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LEWISHAM: Neighbourhood panel wants Rushey Green drinkers' zone
A COMMUNITY group wants to move "intimidating" street drinkers into a segregated zone. Rushey Green safer neighbourhood ward panel says drinkers who gather on a grassy patch in Lewisham High Street near Lewisham Hospital are "an eyesore" and
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A Certain Age………
Hello all Well I am really pleased it seems to be much busier her in the land of blog. Ladies and Gents here’s a little thought to pose to you all, at what age does it becoming inappropriate to……. a) Wear a bikini? b) Wear short
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NORTH KENT: Doubts over Ebbsfleet Landmark after £10m price revealed
A £10M price tag and no funding has raised doubts over whether the giant white horse Ebbsfleet Landmark will ever reach the north Kent skyline. Last week a spokesman for the Ebbsfleet Landmark Project (ELP) board said the 50m tall horse is
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KIDBROOKE: Pet owner wants to 'shoot' thugs who attacked her kitten
A CAT owner says she wants to shoot the thugs who attacked her kitten with a pellet gun. Janice Ozdogancik of Birdbrook Road, Kidbrooke, noticed her nine-month-old kitten, Alfie, was late home on the evening of July 1, and so went outside to
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Alexander saves Lions' blushes at Crawley
By James Teg Millwall kicked off their pre-season campaign with a draw at Crawley’s sun-drenched Broadfield Stadium on Saturday. Lions boss Kenny Jackett handed new signing Tamika Mkandawire his debut at right back in an almost full
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DISCUSS: Panic button for young Facebookers
A PANIC button application has been launched so young Facebookers can report suspicious online behaviour and get internet safety advice. All Facebook users can now access an advice centre from their homepage where they can report suspected grooming
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Harriers trio get call-up
THREE athletes from Blackheath & Bromley Harriers have been selected to represent Great Britain at the world junior championships in Monkton, Canada. Lorraine Ugen secured her selection as she easily exceeded the qualifying distance in the long jump
