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GRAVESEND: Pervert jailed for sex offences committed more than 25 years ago
A PERVERT has been jailed for sex offences he committed more than a quarter of a century ago. David Brown, of Codrington Crescent, Gravesend, was sentenced at Maidstone Crown Court to five years and four months in prison. He had admitted
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SLADE GREEN: Pearswood Primary School pupils awarded
FOUR pupils have been awarded a trophy for excellence. Michaela Burke, 10, Lauryn Joseph, 9, Robert Chamunorwa, 9, and George Miller, 10, were handed the trophy after a day of activities in Trinity School, Erith Road, Belvedere. The
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BEXLEY: New online home leasing service goes live
AN online service for letting housing association homes has been introduced by the council. Known as Bexley HomeChoice, the new web-based service went live today (July 22). As well as being able to view homes on the website, a weekly newsletter
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Bromley to host Addicks on Wednesday
BROMLEY have confirmed to News Shopper they will definitely play Charlton on Wednesday evening as originally scheduled. The Conference South side had hoped to move the Addicks game to Thursday evening after arranging a Hayes Lane clash with Crystal
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BEXLEYHEATH: Tom Toal turns lemons into lemonade with Fringe show
TOM Toal knows what it is like to be left on the scrapheap. The 23-year-old, from Bexleyheath, has had an emotional rollercoaster of a year after he was dumped by his childhood sweetheart. Now the stand-up comedian is taking the story
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BROCKLEY: Pensioner jailed for killing son in takeaway food row
A PENSIONER has been jailed for five years for the manslaughter of his 44-year-old son after a row over takeaway food. Ossie James, aged 74, of Brockill Crescent, Brockley, was cleared of murdering Joseph James, but found guilty of manslaughter
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Hatful of medals for gymnast
ELTHAM gymnast Ellis O’Reilly returned home from an international tournament in Malta with five medals. The 12-year-old Beaverwood student was the youngest competitor at the event but belied the age handicap to deliver a confident performance and finish
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Briggs signs for Mead
Thamesmead Town Keith McMahon has completed his fourth signing of the Summer securing the services of highly rated and much sought after midfilder Ryan Briggs. A former West Ham Academy player, the 29 year old boasts a wealth of experiance having
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Dolby ready to fly Spurs flag
BRANDS Hatch is reaching fever pitch ahead of Superleague Formula on the Grand Prix circuit next weekend. Superleague Formula unites two of the world’s most popular sports in football and motor racing for the fastest event at Brands this season on
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BARNEHURST: Road fenced off after huge hole appears
PART of a residential street has had to be closed off after a huge hole opened up in the tarmac. Angie Dunbar, a 36-year-old mother-of-two who lives in Barnehurst Avenue, Barnehurst, said the hole appeared in the centre of the road outside her house
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CRYSTAL PALACE: Controversial park plans approved by government
AMBITIOUS plans to transform Crystal Palace Park by building 180 flats and sports facilities on the 200-acre site have been approved. Communities and local government secretary Eric Pickles endorsed a report by the planning inspectorate which
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HAVE YOUR SAY: Victims should choose sentences for criminals
In this week's News Shopper Thursday Issue discussion we ask whether victims of crime should help choose the punishments given to offenders. Have your say and add your comments below. The Thursday Issue is very simple. Each week we put a controversial
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SWANLEY: PC accused of lying about attack to stand trial
A PC is to stand trial after being accused of lying about her claims she was beaten unconscious during a routine vehicle check. Kent police’s PC Frances Croucher, aged 27, has been charged with wasting police time and will face a two-day trial at Maidstone
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Hospice Funday raises £10,000
Greenwich & Bexley Cottage Hospice hailed this year's Funday (July 18) a great success with over 4000 people attending. The event, in its 15th successful year, was held on Bostall Heath, Abbey Wood, opposite the Hospice grounds. 80 volunteers
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SWANLEY: Councillor resigns from committee after lack of Labour support
A COUNCILLOR has resigned as chairman of a committee after his Labour colleagues failed to back him on an oil tax campaign. Councillor Robert Woodbridge has stepped down from his role with Swanley Town Council’s community, heath, safety and
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BLACKHEATH: Community events to help save Hervey Road Sports Field
TWO events have been held as part of a campaign to save a sports field from being built on. More than 360 people attended a dance and music festival and a mass litter pick as part of the Save Hervey Road Sports Field campaign. The 4.8
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Cricket summer camp
Kwik Cricket summer camp comes to Gravesend, North Kent.A fun filled week packed with every aspect of cricket coaching, designed to build on existing talent and unearth future stars for kids aged 7 and above. All activities will be based around the kwik
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BEXLEYHEATH & GRAVESEND: Takeaway owner trial after girl's carbon monoxide death
A TAKEAWAY owner is set to stand trial for manslaughter after a teenage girl died in his shop from carbon monoxide poisoning. Chelsea Wright, 16, was found dead and 18-year-old Tom Hoyne was found unconscious at Erith Fried Chicken in Erith Road, Bexleyheath
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Dance school
The Hayley-Lous School Of Dance is based in Shears Green, Gravesend, Kent. They offer lessons to all ages from 2yrs upwards from beginner to advanced. They speacialise in Street Dance, Freestyle Disco and Show Dance and they compete in various competitions
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U3A
The U3A Club is a national organisation for retired and semi-retired people. It offers the opportunity to share knowledge, experience and talents with others and learn from them in friendly surroundings. The national web address is www.u3a.org.uk where
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Gravesend Mayor
On Friday July 30, the Mayor hosts his Civic Garden Party at Gads Hill School, Higham at 3pm -5.30pm. On Wednesday August 18 the Mayor has a garden party at the Knowle Restaurant, Higham, from 1pm - 5.30pm,a sit down lunch with a selection of hot
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BEXLEY: Council issues hot wildlife advice
PEOPLE are being asked to keep an eye on the borough’s wildlife during the hot weather. Bexley Council is advising residents to make sure their bird baths have clean water, or even to create their own out of an upturned bin lid or deep tray. People
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MOVIE REVIEW: Splice ***
SCIENTISTS in movies have a bad rap. Chances are, if you’re wearing a white coat, you’re going to be meddling with forces which men were not meant to meddle with or performing some kind of freakishly amoral experiment which will threaten the entire
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MOVIE REVIEW: The Rebound **
THERE are three actresses who strike fear into my heart when I see their names or pathetic looking faces on the poster of a forthcoming release — Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Lopez and Catherine Zeta Jones have ‘giant turkey’ written all over them
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BROMLEY: 'Number one' trouble spot Jazzmins closed for two months
A NIGHTCLUB described by police as the number one trouble hotspot in Bromley is to be closed for two months. Councillors were told of a catalogue of violent incidents and drunken behaviour at Jazzmins in Elmfield Road between November 2007
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THAMESMEAD: Parents struggle to find primary school places
PARENTS in Thamesmead say they are struggling to find primary school places for their children. Many of them who applied for places at schools close to their homes for September, have been told the schools are full. Instead, they are being offered
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BEXLEY: Tempers flare as public gallery told "come back in November"
A BEXLEY Council meeting was adjourned in disarray after nearly 200 people in the public gallery were told their item would not be debated. After waiting 90 minutes members of African churches in the borough, were told to return in November if they
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DOWNHAM: Stab victim arrested over Lenny Kempley murder
A STABBING victim has been arrested by detectives investigating the murder of Lenny Kempley. The 27-year-old suspect and Mr Kempley were both stabbed in Downham Way, Downham, at around 11.50pm on Saturday (July 17). Mr Kempley, 54, of
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BEXLEY: Be inspired by the 2012 Olympic Games
PEOPLE across Bexley are being urged to grab the opportunities thrown up by the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. With the Games just two years away, Bexley Council has launched its Be Inspired strategy to motivate people in the borough to become
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BEXLEYHEATH: Explosion risk from 'small bomb' leads to evacuation
THE risk of gas cylinders exploding in a blaze near Danson Park last night (July 21) led to around 50 people being evacuated from their homes and allotments. A 200m cordon was set up around Alers Road allotments in Bexleyheath after a hut containing
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BEXLEY, GREENWICH & BROMLEY: Hospital trust criticises staff for making problems public
THE chief executive of the beleaguered South London Health Trust has criticised staff who have made public their concerns about the trust and hospital conditions. Dr Chris Streather’s criticism came in a message to staff at the trust’s three hospitals
