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SWANLEY: Girl, 13, arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after A20 crash
A 13-YEAR-OLD girl has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after a fatal crash on the A20. Michael Baker, aged 47, from Littlehampton, West Sussex, died after the recovery truck he was a passenger in collided with a stationary articulated
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BIGGIN HILL: Underwear thief sentencing adjourned for third time
AN UNDERWEAR thief who stole women’s clothing from a washing line at night has had his sentencing adjourned for a third time. Luke Wicker, formerly of Whitby Close, Biggin Hill, appeared today at Bromley Magistrates’ Court after pleading guilty
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BEXLEYHEATH & PLUMSTEAD: Police hunt man over attempted £800,000 fraud
POLICE are on the hunt for a suspected fraudster who may have attempted to con a council out of £800,000. Dave Don Thompson, aged 37, is wanted in connection with a theft from Tower Hamlets Council. Officers say he has links to south
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THAMESMEAD: Life sentences for Moses Nteyoho killers
FOUR members of a teenage gang who battered and stabbed an innocent man to death in an unprovoked attack lasting just 90 seconds were given life sentences today. Osman Amin, 17, Ahmed Ghele, 17, Liban Ali, 16, and Burhan Yusuf, 17, all from
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Royal Oak & Coach & Horses on the up
Promotion and relegation battles were decided in the South London & Kent Pool Alliance on Thursday. Long term leaders Royal Oak and Coach & Horses both secured titles in their respective divisions and will be playing in the Elite League next summer
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SYDENHAM: Police investigate after 15-year-old boy stabbed
POLICE are investigating the stabbing of a 15-year-old boy. Officers were called to Fairlawn Park, Sydenham, at 11.45pm on Tuesday (July 27) to reports of a stabbing. They found Charlie Clayton, who is believed to be a friend of Nick
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LEWISHAM: Twelve parks receive Green Flag Award
TWELVE parks in a borough have been awarded for being among the country’s best green spaces. Lewisham’s Brookmill Park and Cornmill Gardens as well as Deptford Park were among those awarded Green Flags. Other parks to receive an award
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NORTH KENT: Government benefits overhaul to affect more than 12,000
A RADICAL shake-up of the benefit system could affect the more than 12,000 unemployed people in north Kent. On Friday (July 30) Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith published a report which looks at options for overhauling benefits for the unemployed
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HAVE YOUR SAY: Sport Rant - modern footballers have no Sol
Welcome to this week's News Shopper Friday sport opinion column. Read our rant and join the debate by adding your comments. SOL Campbell has landed himself another big signing-on fee by joining Newcastle but why does this guy strike me as representing
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SIDCUP: Rose Bruford students head to Edinburgh Fringe
GRADUATES form a drama college are heading to Edinburgh for its world famous Fringe festival. Rose Bruford College graduates will host Cabaret Chekhov, an evening of comic dramatisations celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of the great Russian
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LONDON: New bike hire scheme launched
LONDONERS are being encouraged to improve their carbon footprint by joining a new bike hire scheme. There are now 5,000 bikes available across the capital at 315 docking stations. People who want to use the transport system during its first month
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THAMESMEAD: 150 turn out for green day
A HOUSING association says 150 people attended an event to get tips on how to save energy and lead a greener lifestyle. Gallions, Trust Thamesmead and Tilfen Land held an environmental day in Thamesmead town centre. Visitors were also encouraged
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THEATRE REVIEW: The Sirens of Titan at Wells Park, Sydenham ****
NOT to be confused with the sword and sandals fantasy Clash of the Titans, this fun and frequently hilarious sci-fi fantasy is promenade theatre at its best. Making its way across the parks of south-east London, Sydenham’s lush and undulating
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GRAVESEND: Decision deferred on controversial children's home
A DECISION has been deferred on plans to allow a controversial children’s home to remain open permanently. Gravesham Council’s regulatory board agreed to delay a decision on whether to make St Andrews in The Avenue, Gravesend, a permanent care home for
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GREENWICH: Comedy festival searching for funny teens
DO YOU think you're the next Michael McIntyre? Is your friend the new Katy Brand? If so, here's your chance to prove it. Budding teenage comedians are being given the chance to take part in a free five-day course and perform a routine at the Greenwich
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ST MARY CRAY: Smoke alarm saves lives
A SMOKE alarm has been credited with saving four people’s lives after a fire started in their home. The adult and three children were woken up by the beeping when the blaze started in the lounge of their house in Oakemore Gardens, St Mary Cray
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GREENWICH: Games Lanes for athletes to be created during Olympics
TEMPORARY “Games Lanes” will be created on major roads to help athletes and officials get to Olympic venues. Both Horn Lane and Shooters Hill Road close to Greenwich Park will be included as the special lanes. They will only be used
