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YOUTH: Criminal justice system: Taking the easy way out?
The Criminal Justice System is too easy on its offenders - an accusation that has been publicly battled for several years and carries on today. Offenders are often given a sentence but then released after only serving half, only to go back out into
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YOUTH: Intelligence=IQ?
What is intelligence? If we go by definition alone it is ‘the capacity for learning, reasoning, understanding and similar forms of mental activity’. Most often we now associate intelligence with a high IQ. But looking at the definition and current
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NORTH KENT: 16.2 per cent drop in crime, figures show
CRIME is continuing to fall in north Kent, according to the latest government figures. Statistics released today(July 15) show the number of crimes recorded between April last year and this March dropped by 16.2 per cent from the same period the previous
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BEXLEYHEATH: Council parts couple married for 66 years
A COUPLE married for 66 years have been separated after Bexley Council changed its mind about allowing them to live in a care home together. Their daughter Sandra Blight, has blasted the council’s decision as “cruel and wicked” and says she
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Game review: Volley Soccer - iPhone / iPod Touch
Football games which focus on one very small part of the sport have been in vogue in the App Store recently. Most of them have tested players’ ability in deadball situations, requiring gamers to flick the ball around a wall into the net or
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DEPTFORD: Cousins jailed for train station attack
TWO cousins who left a man in a coma after attacking him at a train station have been sentenced to a total of 17 years in jail. Daniel Traille, of Temple Close, Thamesmead, and Daryl Traille, of Hatcham Park Road, New Cross, both aged 20, were
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BROMLEY: The English Youth Ballet present Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker at The Churchill
MORE than 100 young dancers will join a cast of six professionals in the English Youth Ballet’s stunning production of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker. With its unforgettable score and specially created sets and costumes, this show is guarateed to delight
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CROYDON: Rhod Gilbert and the Cat That Looked Like Nicholas Lyndhurst at Fairfield Halls
WELSH wonder Rhod Gilbert is back by popular demand after some sensational performances on The Royal Variety Show and Live at the Apollo. Don't miss the hottest name in comedy. Rhod Gilbert and the Cat That Looked Like Nicholas Lyndhurst. Fairfield
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STYLE ADVICE: Packing to perfection for summer holiday
Some careful planning and a selection of key fashion items will ensure that packing for your summer holiday this year isn’t the usual stressful and time-consuming chore. So whether you’re embarking on a sunny beach break, a chic city getaway or simply
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CRAYFORD: Garden grab development refused
FOR the first time, Bexley Council has used the new government planning guidance on garden grabbing, to reject a planning application. A developer had asked the council to extend the time limit on his planning application to demolish a house
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SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: The teachers go and the kids cometh
Make the most of what's left of this week and the whole of next week because the school summer holidays are nearly upon us. That dreaded six weeks, when kids are free to cause havoc on our streets and in our town centres and parks, is drawing ever
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DANCE REVIEW: Mi Tierra Flamenca: Unearthed at Laban, Creekside, Deptford ****
AFTER their World Cup win, you’d expect the Spanish to be on cloud nine right now, but as the internationally renowned Mi Tierra Flamenca dance company proved, the unquenchable fire in the heart of the nation is still raging. Based in Jerez
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Defender pens Charlton deal
CHRISTIAN Dailly has signed a new contract with Charlton which will keep him in SE7 for another season. Dailly was a free agent after his previous deal expired in the summer but still returned to pre-season training with Charlton last week. Manager
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BEXLEYHEATH: Saints Crew dance on Horseguards Parade
TALENTED young dancers from Bexley have been performing alongside ballerinas from the English National Opera on Horseguards Parade. The dancers, Saints Crew from St Columbas Catholic Boys’ School in Halcot Avenue, Bexleyheath, were taking part in
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LEWISHAM: Foul-mouthed mayor tells protestors to 'get real'
CAMPAIGNERS protesting over cuts to their jobs and services were branded “f**king idiots” and told to “get real” by a mayor last night. Mayor of Lewisham Sir Steve Bullock’s foul-mouthed outburst came after he was heckled by protestors at a
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SYDENHAM: Hospice fun day raises £13,500
THOUSANDS of pounds raised at a hospice family fun day will mean patients continue to receive excellent end-of-life care. Around 1,500 people turned out for the annual St Christopher’s Hospice event held at its grounds in Lawrie Park Road,
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SIDCUP: Pensioner has rings taken during hospital visit
A PENSIONER whose sick wife had her rings stolen while undergoing treatment at Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup, has branded the thief “despicable”. Dorothy Smith, aged 80, who suffers from dementia, was taken to the Sidcup hospital following
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NORTH KENT: Cycling park promoted at bike festival
A PLANNED multi-million pound cycle park was promoted to the UK bike community at a festival. Kent County Council (KCC) showcased designs for its Cyclopark, which will be opened off the A2 near Northfleet in 2012, at cycling festival BikeRadar Live 2010
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BEXLEYHEATH: Children put on financial workshop for bankers
A GROUP of children from a Bexley primary school have been giving a workshop on money to banking and teaching staff. The six children from Pelham Primary School in Pelham Road, Bexleyheath, were at a conference on personal finance education, part
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CATFORD: Lewisham Council could demolish town hall
A TOWN hall could be flattened as part of a radical regeneration scheme. The proposal to demolish Lewisham’s town hall and neighbouring Laurence House in Catford, along with rerouting part of the south circular, was revealed in a council report
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NORTH KENT: Companies compete to maintain county's highways
SIX companies are competing to be chosen to maintain the network of more than 5,000 roads in the county. Kent County Council (KCC) has shortlisted the companies Atkins, Balfour Beatty, Carillion, Colas, Enterprise and May Gurney to take over
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BROMLEY: Visually impaired youngsters to do Monopoly tour of London
YOUNG visually impaired people are to raise money by visiting all 29 landmarks on the Monopoly board. The group of six 18 to 35-year-olds, which met through Bromley’s Kent Association for the Blind branch, will visit each square in the game by bus,
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BECKENHAM: Teen caught pinching shopping left on bus
A 16-YEAR-OLD boy was caught out when he pinched a bag of shopping accidentally left on a bus by a passenger. The 55-year-old woman forgot her £40 of Primark shopping as she was in a rush to get off the 227 bus she was taking to her home in Beckenham
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NORTH KENT: Crime falling in county, figures show
CRIME has fallen in Kent by more than 10 per cent, the latest Home Office figures show. Statistics released on Thursday (July 15) show the number of crimes reported in the county between April last year and this March is down by 14,322, which is 11.8
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DEPTFORD: 44-year-old man killed in bus collision
POLICE are appealing for information after a 44-year-old man was hit by a bus and killed. Officers were called to Brookmill Road in Deptford at 12.40am today to reports of a road accident. The victim was rushed to Lewisham Hospital but
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DARTFORD & GRAVESHAM: Unemployment falling, figures show
UNEMPLOYMENT is falling in north Kent, according to the latest Job Centre figures. The number of people claiming Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) in June this year was down by 147 in Dartford and 165 in Gravesham, compared to the same month last year. Overall
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VIDEO - DAN DARES - Watch Dan's Ready Steady Cook challenge
WATCH this video of our very own daredevil reporter taking on five Lewisham College cooking food students in a Ready, Steady, Cook challenge. Click the related link below for the full story.
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LEWISHAM & GREENWICH: Online map shows murder hotspots
AN online map has been launched revealing the capital’s most dangerous neighbourhoods. Set up by court reporters, the Murdermap.co.uk website allows users to see exactly where every murder has occurred and compare statistics for different years
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HAVE YOUR SAY: Raoul Moat tributes and internet censorship
In this week's News Shopper Thursday Issue discussion we ask what you think of internet censorship and government intervention in Raoul Moat Facebook tributes. Have your say and add your comments below. The Thursday Issue is very simple. Each
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DARTFORD: Free fun for five to 11-year-olds this August
YOUNGSTERS can keep fit while having fun with a council’s programme of free summer activities. Dartford Council’s Play 4 Life scheme sees a series of free activity days for children aged five to 11 taking place across the borough this August. Events
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DARTFORD: Queen and Abba tribute They Will Rock You at The Orchard
CELEBRATING Bohemian Rhapsody’s 35th anniversary and 40 years of Abba, the hit tribute show They Will Rock You brings the music of Queen and the Swedish pop icons together on stage. “It’s an ideal combination of tribute band Queen B performing the
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INTERVIEW: Troubled but hilarious singer Loretta Maine talks about her genius, getting drunk and her ample ass
Matthew Jenkin talks to Pippa Evans's alter-ego Loretta Maine about being misunderstood in the US, getting drunk in Dubai and why she's the white Beyonce. BITTER, deliciously twisted and ever so slightly scary, American singer songwriter Loretta Maine
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TRAVEL: Passenger groups label Oyster extension a big success
PASSENGER groups in the area have welcomed the success of Oyster cards on National Rail trains. Transport for London (TfL) has announced that more than one million journeys are being made each week in London using Oyster cards after it was
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BEXLEY: Hall Place wins education award
BEXLEY Heritage Trust which manages two of Bexley’s historic houses, has won an award for educational excellence. Sandford Awards are given by the Heritage Education Trust to recognise the quality and excellence of educational facilities and services
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Sykes all set for Brands return
WORLD Superbike ace Tom Sykes will return to his former battle ground when he joins the BSB grid onboard the factory WSB Kawasaki at the eighth round of the British Superbike championship at Brands Hatch next month. The annual August event
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CRAYFORD: Cafe backtracks after blind man with guide dog was asked to leave
A CAFE which asked a partially blind man to leave because he had a guide dog says it will never happen again. Bexley Council says it is also reminding food premises not to exclude customers with guide dogs. Adrian Shuter, 51,only has 30 per cent vision
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BEXLEY: Dance course to help others get fit
ASPIRING dance teachers have just completed a five week free course to become accredited street dance teachers. The dozen people who signed up for the course, ranged in age from 16 to their mid-30s and all were keen to start teaching as soon as they
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GREENWICH: University professors complete Brussels to London charity ride
TWO university professors have cycled from Brussels to London for charity. Neil Garrod and Tom Barnes, both deputy vice-chancellors at the University of Greenwich, took on the mammoth challenge to raise cash for the university's Alumni Development
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BROMLEY COMMON: Driver recovering after crash
A DRIVER who was on a ventilator after a car crash in Bromley Common is now breathing on her own again. The 34-year-old woman has regained consciousness at Kings College Hospital, Denmark Hill, where she is being cared for. She was brought there by
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SYDENHAM: Four more teens in court over Nick Pearton murder
FOUR more teenagers have been charged with the murder of 16-year-old Nicholas Pearton. A 17-year-old boy from Deptford, along with two 15-year-old boys from Bromley and Catford and a 14-year-old from Catford are due to appear at Camberwell