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Brands gets surface makeover
MotorSport Vision has completed a major project to resurface the entire Brands Hatch Indy circuit this week, by stripping and replacing the track from halfway down the Brabham Straight through to Cooper Straight. The resurfacing investment had originally
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PLUMSTEAD: 19-year-old in court over Toni Rudman murder
A 19-YEAR-OLD has appeared in court charged with the murder of a young woman. Toni Rudman was killed near a builder’s yard in North Road, off White Hart Road, Plumstead, at around 8pm on August 7. Emergency services were called to reports of an
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BEXLEY, BROMLEY & GREENWICH: Group launches DVD at Brixton cinema
A GROUP of people with learning difficulties has just seen its DVD premiered at a London cinema. The Advocate 4 Health project is run by Bexley and Bromley Advocacy, funded by London Councils and covers six London boroughs including Bexley,
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WELLING & PLUMSTEAD: Murdered woman 'may have met killer on Facebook'
A WOMAN who was killed in her own home could have met the killer on Facebook, the Old Bailey has heard. Adam Mann, aged 29, of Springfield Road, Welling, denies killing Lisa Beverley at her home in Coupland Place, Plumstead, last September. He
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BROMLEY: Audition for a chance to star with Melinda Messenger in The Churchill panto Aladdin
CHRISTMAS may seem a long way off, but the pantomime spirit is well and truly alive this month as the search for youngsters to star in The Churchill's panto Aladdin began in Bromley town centre yesterday. A pop-up stage was set up in Market
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Eagles chief maintains player hunt
GEORGE Burley says he is still on the lookout for fresh faces as he tries to add to his wafer-thin Crystal Palace squad. Burley has already signed a number of players this summer but after inheriting a depleted and administration ravaged squad, still
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COMPETITION: Win £500 worth of vouchers to spend at Jacques Vert's Bluewater store
JACQUES Vert has been tailoring beautiful clothing for the discerning woman since 1972. To celebrate its new autumn/winter collection, the fashion house has teamed up with News Shopper to offer three prizes of vouchers worth £250, £150 and £100 to
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COMPETITION: Win tickets to see Halfway To Paradise, The Billy Fury Story, at The Orchard in Dartford
HALFWAY To Paradise, The Billy Fury Story, returns to The Orchard, Dartford, for one night only next month. The show tells the story of a shy young boy from Liverpool who went on to become one of Britain’s best-loved rock stars. Now in its 14th
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COMPETITION: Win tickets to One Night of Queen at The Orchard in Dartford
HOT on the heels of their world-wide tour, One Night of Queen rock into The Orchard theatre in Dartford to present their ultimate tribute to Freddie Mercury and Queen. The tribute band will present a stunning live concert which has been endorsed by
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COMPETITION: Win tickets to see the Texas Tenors at The Orchard theatre in Dartford
DUST down your Stetson and practice your best yee-haa for the arrival of The Texas Tenors at The Orchard Theatre in Dartford. Having found fame on TV show America's Got Talent, best friends Marcus, J.C and John are now travelling the world,
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Swanscombe pupil in running for honour
A STUDENT from Swan Valley Community School in Swanscombe has been nominated for a top sporting award. Gemma Tomkinson is one of six contenders for the south east regional heat of the Sky Sports Living for Sport student of the year award after being
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Parky has no regrets with selection policy
CHARLTON boss Phil Parkinson defended his decision to make eight changes to his side for their Carling Cup exit at the hands of Shrewsbury. Despite almost entirely comprising of new signings and inexperienced youngsters, the Addicks raced into
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STYLE ADVICE: How to get that salon-perfect look
Everyone wants their hair to look salon-perfect every day, but very few can get that fabulous stylist-fresh blowdry at home. Jed Hamill from Graham Webb International tells you how to get it right every time. Achieving the same finish as your stylist
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PETTS WOOD & HITHER GREEN: Pair sentenced for stealing £29 worth of bacon
TWO bacon burglars from Hither Green have been prosecuted for stealing £29 worth of the meat from a supermarket in Petts Wood. Lawrence Misiak, aged 27, and Decklan Paul Garfield Jones, aged 19, both of Verdant Lane, were caught by police after
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SWANLEY: New £60,000 skatepark to open after young people's campaign
YOUNG skateboarders and BMX riders are preparing to show off their skills at new £60,000 facilities. The refurbished skatepark in St Mary’s Recreation Ground in Swanley will be officially opened on August 24, after young people joined forces with Swanley
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Burley: No Celtic approach for Speroni
CRYSTAL Palace manager George Burley has dampened speculation linking Celtic with a move for Julian Speroni. The Glasgow club were reported as having made an official enquiry to Palace yesterday for the Argentinian, but the former Scotland
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BIGGIN HILL: Drivers remain in hospital after crash
TWO motorists are in hospital after sustaining multiple injuries in a crash between a Mini and a lorry in Biggin Hill. The driver of the red Mini One was at first thought to be critically ill after the crash in Oaklands Lane at around 4.30pm
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BECKENHAM: Campaigners worried about Citygate Church plans for Studio
CAMPAIGNERS fear a neglected listed building will be used for religion rather than the arts if an evangelical church gets its way. The Studio in Beckenham Road, Beckenham, has lain empty since it was forced to shut its doors in 2003 after figures
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WELLING & PLUMSTEAD: Chef accused of murder was 'selfish drug-user'
A CHEF accused of killing his ex-wife was a ‘selfish drug-user’, the Old Bailey heard today. Adam Mann, aged 29, of Springfield Road, Welling, denies killing Lisa Beverley at her home in Coupland Place, Plumstead, last September. He
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LONDON: Former mayor Ken Livingstone launches campaign to save pubs
FORMER London Mayor Ken Livingstone has launched a campaign to try and save the capital’s pubs. He has just published a a series of measures which he says could help prevent hundreds of London pubs from closing. These include pressing for legislation
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ORPINGTON: Ramsden Estate rebuild enters final phase
BULLDOZERS have moved in to a housing estate as the final phase of its multi-million pound regeneration begins. The eight remaining blocks of flats in the Ramsden Estate, Orpington, are being knocked down and will be replaced with more than a hundred
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BECKENHAM & PENGE: Rapist sent to young offenders institution
A 19-YEAR-OLD man has been sent to a young offenders institution for raping an exchange student. Daniel Elliott told the woman he would help her after she became separated from her friends in the Clock House Road area of Beckenham. But
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Burman explains Probets decision
TONY Burman has explained his decision not to take his interest in former Arsenal youngster Ashley Probets any further. Probets was vying for the final place in Burman’s squad with Tom Bonner and both had impressed on trial. But Bonner
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ANERLEY: Gun-wielding student jailed after robbing minicab driver of vehicle
A STUDENT who beat up a minicab driver and dragged him from his vehicle at gunpoint before stealing it has been jailed. David Sieni, aged 23, from Roehampton, was sentenced to 13 years in prison after he was found guilty of robbery and possession
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SWANLEY & NEW ASH GREEN: Free weight loss course at leisure centres
A FREE weight loss course is aiming to help north Kent residents shift unwanted extra pounds. Sevenoaks District Council is running the 12-week courses at leisure centres in Swanley and New Ash Green, starting from the middle of next month. Each class
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GREENWICH: Jubilee Line work may run into next year
WORK to a tube line is likely to run on into next year. The Jubilee Line, which serves North Greenwich and the O2, has been regularly closed since 2007 for upgrade work. And now London Underground has admitted it is unlikely that work
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LEWISHAM: Councillors campaign over crossing
REMOVING a busy road’s crossing would be dangerous for pedestrians, it has been claimed. Lewisham councillors have started a petition after a crossing at Lewisham Way near St John’s station was included on a Transport for London (TfL) list
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Judo stars secure GB selection
A QUARTET of young judo fighters from the News Shopper region have been named in a 20-strong British squad for the world championships in Tokoyo next month. Gemma Gibbons, 23, Scarlett Woolcock and Gemma Howell, both 20, and 19-year-old Kelly Edwards
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CRAYFORD: Charity day raises hundreds for the blind
THERE was more than the usual Saturday fun and games at one Crayford pub as it played host to a charity fundraiser. The event, at the Crayford Arms in Crayford High Street, was in aid of the Royal National Institute for the Blind and organised by one
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ELMERS END: Girl, 9, 'scarred for life' by dog bite
PRESSURE is mounting on a dog owner to have his pet put down after it bit his daughter’s friend. Nine-year-old Parys Smith, of Osborne Close, Elmers End, needed a skin graft to repair her leg after she was bitten by the Staffordshire bull terrier
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Alexander makes quick Den return
GARY Alexander will be making a quick return to The Den when he appears as a special guest on tomorrow evening’s Lions Live phone in. Alexander left the club last week after manager Kenny Jackett accepted a shock bid from League One Brentford
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Double signing for Ebbsfleet
EBBSFLEET United have signed Ashley Carew and Tyrone Sealey after the duo impressed in pre-season trials. Midfielder Carew, 24, is a former Gillingham and Bromley player, while striker Healey has previously been on the books of Stevenage, Hitchin
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ST PAUL'S CRAY: Fire destroys BMW
A STOLEN BMW was completely destroyed in a fire this morning (August 11). Firefighters were called to Murray Road, St Paul’s Cray, at around 3.30am to reports of a car alight. It took them around 15 minutes to put out the blaze which destroyed the
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SWANSCOMBE: Lorry driver's legs crushed
A LORRY driver is in hospital after his legs were crushed while he took a break in Swanscombe this morning (August 11). The man was sitting in his cab with the door open and his legs dangling out when another vehicle rolled backwards and hit
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UPDATE - BLUEWATER: A2 reopened after earlier crash
THE Londonbound carriageway of the A2 near Bluewater shopping centre has reopened following an earlier crash. But traffic is still heavy in the area and tailbacks stretching to Cobham Services are expected to take some time to clear.
