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YOUTH: Work experience should be compulsory
Work experience. Two words that can strike fear into the heart of any young person. Any young person nearing the age where work experience is compulsory, that is. After all, it involves preparation, planning, attention to detail. It means being
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ORPINGTON: Chance for children to experience being Roman
YOUNGSTERS have the chance to go back in time and experience what it was like to be a Roman. Crofton Roman Villa has a host of activities lined up next month for children aged from five to 11. Every Wednesday kids will have the opportunity
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WELLING & CRAYFORD: Planned new school buildings will go ahead
TWO new secondary schools planned for Bexley will go ahead, despite a government announcement axing school building programmes across the country. Bexley Council has confirmed the borough was mistakenly included in a list of authorities whose planned
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Burley targets double swoop
GEORGE Burley has revealed he would like to make at least two new signings for Crystal Palace this week. The Eagles boss saw his side put in a creditable display during Saturday’s 1-0 friendly defeat at the hands of Chelsea, a game which saw
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GREENWICH: Petition to fight Greenwich Market food reduction
AN online petition has started to halt reductions in an iconic market’s food stalls. Greenwich Hospital, which runs Greenwich Market, plans to reduce the number of hot food stalls from 12 to five or six. Current stall holders have been
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BEXLEY: Who would you nominate for civic recognition?
THE hunt is on for people who add a little extra to life in Bexley. Every year Bexley Council gives civic recognition awards to people who help others, have achieved something outstanding in their field, or committed an act of bravery. There are
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WELLING: Man needs facial surgery following attack
A MAN will need facial surgery after an assault which left him with a broken cheekbone and nose. The 33-year-old was walking across The Green in Welling, where a group of youths was playing football. He ignored shouts from them, but on his way back
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BEXLEY: Youngsters rewarded for doing their best
YOUNGSTERS who have overcome difficulties, worked hard and done their best, gathered to receive their awards after being nominated by others. A hundred and ten students from Bexley schools gathered at the Orchard Theatre in Dartford, to be presented
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DARTFORD: Historic lunatic asylum to be turned into 255 homes
AN HISTORIC former lunatic asylum is set to be converted into more than 250 homes. Plans to refurbish and convert the Grade II listed buildings at Stone House Hospital in Cotton Lane, Dartford, into around 255 private and affordable homes have
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BEXLEY, BROMLEY & GREENWICH: Trust voted tops by its workers
A TRUST which provides healthcare across Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich has been voted London’s top trust. Oxleas NHS Trust, which provides a variety of services including mental and community health, also received several other accolades in
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SHORTLANDS: Young people champion shortlisted on charity rich list
A CHAMPION for young people has made the shortlist in a national campaign to recognise the important work done by charity workers. Mum-of-two Fiona Dawe, of Farnaby Road, Shortlands, has been nominated and shortlisted for the top 11 of The
