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Ladies night out raises £1800 for Greenwich & Bexley Cottage Hospice
OVER ONE HUNDRED fun-loving women enjoyed a great night in support of Greenwich & Bexley Cottage Hospice at Westwood Masonic Centre in Welling on 30 July raising £1,870. Ladies dressed in pink enjoyed Woo Woo cocktails, mini-pamper sessions of holistic
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BROMLEY / LONDON: Paola's Bucket List
Some of you may know 1230 TWC Member Paola Bagnall for her daring parachute jumps to raise funds for charity. Now Paola has a wish of her own - can you help her? Paola says in her 1230 TWC Blog:- "I have just booked for the 1230 High
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ERITH: A tandem first for Scout leaders on a marathon ride to Wales
A GROUP of Scout leaders will set off from Erith in the early hours of Friday on a marathon non-stop cycle ride. The ride is the brainchild of Jamie Povey, 18, a professional magician and a leader with the 2nd Erith Scouts, based at St Paul
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BROMLEY: Police constable charged with conspiring to pervert course of justice
A BROMLEY police constable and her partner have today been charged with conspiring to pervert the course of justice. PC Anna Glynn, aged 29, and Lee Wilton, aged 30, have been bailed to appear at City of Westminster Magistrates' Court next
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Game review: Osmos - iPhone / iPod Touch
Relaxing yet taxing, Osmos is a sublime puzzle game not to be missed on iPhone and iPod Touch. When it was released for Mac and PC last year Osmos received massive critical acclaim. The praise kept coming when it was released for iPad earlier this year
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Hobbins: We've already paid £30k of Welling's debt
WELLING United owner Barrie Hobbins has revealed the Wings have already made a substantial down payment of £30,000 on the club’s debt with HMRC. The Park View Road outfit have been hit with a winding-up petition and face the possibility of
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Game review: Playmobil Circus - Nintendo Wii
I CAN hand on heart say I've never before tossed a cow let alone been in charge of its aerial acrobatics once launched from a trampoline. Playmobil Circus allows you the opportunity and also gives you the chance to feed/tease a lion, be a bandleader,
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PLUMSTEAD: 43-year-old man found not guilty of rape
A 43-YEAR-OLD man has been found not guilty of raping a 29-year-old woman. Norman Robinson, of no fixed address, had denied raping the woman behind a takeaway in Plumstead High Street on January 19. A jury of four men and eight women
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Parky bids to repeat Leyton Orient away win
ADDICKS manager Phil Parkinson is hoping his side can repeat last season’s victory at Leyton Orient when the two sides clash again tomorrow. The two sides met very early in the campaign at Brisbane Road last season when Charlton enjoyed a 2-1 victory
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UPDATE - DARTFORD CROSSING: West tunnel open again and congestion clearing after lorry crash
THE west tunnel of the Dartford Crossing is open again and congestion is clearing after a lorry crash earlier this afternoon. Kent police were called to the crash in the west tunnel, which involved only the lorry, just before 2pm today.
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Valley boss undecided on trialist
PHIL Parkinson will give trialist Bally Smart more time to impress despite taking him off in Tuesday’s 4-3 defeat at Shrewsbury. The South African played just under an hour before being replaced by Kyel Reid and the Addicks boss suggested a lack of
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Addicks chief backs Mambo to bounce back
CHARLTON boss Phil Parkinson is backing Yado Mambo to bounce back from Tuesday’s nightmare display at Shrewsbury. The 18-year-old defender scored an own goal as the Addicks threw away a 3-0 lead to lose 4-3 against opponents from League Two
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BEXLEY: People urged to become members of new health scheme
A MEMBERSHIP scheme which will enable people to have a say in the running of the borough’s health services has been launched in Bexley. The scheme, Your Health Matters, run by Bexley Care Trust is the first of its kind in London. Membership will entitle
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Parkinson: No imminent transfer deals likely
PHIL Parkinson says Charlton don’t expect to make any new additions to the squad before the weekend. The Addicks face Leyton Orient tomorrow evening in a televised London derby at Brisbane Road, their third fixture in less than a week.
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ORPINGTON: Man jailed for crack cocaine offences
A 46-YEAR-OLD man has been jailed for drug offences. Stephen Buxton, of Court Road, Orpington, was found guilty of possessing crack cocaine with intent to supply following a three-day trial at Croydon Crown Court. Buxton, who admitted a separate
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Seven swimmers from Erith & District Swimming Club complete charity Channel swim for Greenwich & Bexley Cottage Hospice
SEVEN SWIMMERS from Erith & District Swimming Club swam 21-miles relay style across the English Channel on 23 July to raise money for Greenwich & Bexley Cottage Hospice. 37-year-old Mark Russell from Bexley was accompanied by John Burdett (
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BEXLEY & GREENWICH: Crackdown on cowboy waste carriers
A TRUCK driver who tried to evade a police check was caught carry waste without a licence. The driver was fined £300 after trying to do a U-turn to evade an inspection cordon and being chased by police. Despite not having a waste carriers’ licence,
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Lions boss excited by Tigers date
KENNY Jacket is relishing his Millwall side’s first home league game since clinching promotion from League One last season. The Lions made a sensational return to Championship football last week with a shock 3-0 victory away at Bristol City, and they
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Jackett pleased with Boro draw
MANAGER Kenny Jackett says he is happy to have landed a home Carling Cup tie with fellow Championship side Middlesbrough. The Lions secured their place in the second round after a narrow 2-1 extra-time victory over Wycombe Wanderers. Jackett said:
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GRAVESEND: Budding models and dancers wanted for African show
YOUNG people with a passion for fashion, music or dance are invited to take part in a celebration of black history. Gravesham Council and BME Concern, a Gravesend charity which encourages racial integration, are holding a Black History Month celebration
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ELTHAM: 16-year-old photographer wins Youth Olympic challenge
A 16-YEAR-OLD boy has snapped his way from London's South Bank to Singapore. Billy Rowlinson from near Sutcliffe Park in Eltham, has beaten off international competition to become the winner of the Youth Olympic Photographer Challenge.
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SWANSCOMBE: Man accused of lewd online comments about children to appear in court
A 39-YEAR-OLD accused of making lewd comments about children during a private online conversation is set to appear in court. Gavin Smith, of Boleyn Way, Swanscombe, has been charged with eight counts of publishing an obscene article under the Obscene
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GRAVESHAM: Memorial bench unveiled for councillor devoted to people
A MEMORIAL bench for a councillor who was “devoted to bettering lives” has been unveiled. Friends and family of Councillor Raymonde Collins attended a ceremony at Culverstone Recreation Ground in Mountfields Close, Meopham on August 5 to unveil
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GREENWICH: Park Olympic work begins
INITIAL work to prepare a park for Olympic horse-racing is beginning. Greenwich Park was given the go ahead in March to host equestrian events during London 2012, despite opposition from some campaigners and residents. The cross country
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DARTFORD: Historical society which investigated Henry VIII's home celebrates centenary
A HISTORICAL society which investigated Henry VIII’s former home is celebrating its centenary. Dartford Historical and Antiquarian Society marks its 100th birthday this year, and has published a booklet chronicling its journey from 1910 to
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LONDON: RSPB appeals for gardeners to delay trimming hedges
A WILDLIFE charity is urging gardeners to delay trimming their hedges until the end of the summer. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is appealing to people to wait until the end of September before chopping back trees and bushes
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Wings face winding-up threat after takeover collapses
WELLING United’s future is in serious doubt after the Conference South club were served with a winding-up petition. The Wings were due to be taken over by a mystery backer last weekend but the unknown individual pulled out at the last minute
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LEWISHAM: British Heart Foundation wants shopping centre donations
FUNDRAISERS are hoping shoppers will give something back this week. The British Heart Foundation has set up a stall at Lewisham Shopping centre and is appealing for donations. Representatives will be there until August 23 and are collecting
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INTERIORS: Back to nature
Natural materials are all the rage with wood, stone and organic fabrics featuring in homes that embrace eco principles. Check out the ingredients for naturally stylish homes. It's time to get back to nature with a refreshing home trend which
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Varney: Bolangi tragedy could have been prevented
FORMER Charlton chief executive Peter Varney has reignited controversy over the drowning of Addicks’ starlet Pierre Bolangi on the 10th anniversary of his death. The 17-year-old died in a pre-season training accident in Aldershot. Army
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GREENWICH: Ramadan fasters offered NHS advice
PEOPLE fasting during a holy month have been offered advice by the NHS. NHS Greenwich is highlighting the health services available during Ramadan, a muslim festival which began on August 11 and sees participants refraining from eating, drinking and
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BIGGIN HILL: Woman on ventilator after crash
A MINI driver remains on a ventilator after a road accident in Biggin Hill on Monday (August 10). The 39-year-old woman is being sedated at Kings College Hospital, Denmark Hill, where she is being treated for multiple injuries. She has undergone
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GREENWICH: Greenwich's Got No Talent final at comedy festival
PREPARE to find out just how much (or little) talent there is in south east London as the grand final of the hilarious spoof talent contest take place at the Greenwich Comedy Festival. Greenwich’s answer to Britain’s Got Talent has been delighting
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DARTFORD: Sean Lock's Lockipedia comes to The Orchard
TEAM captain of TV's 8 Out Of 10 Cats and star of QI, Sean Lock brings his brand new stand-up show Lockipedia to The Orchard in Dartford next month. Blending hyperactive imagination, surreal imagery and insightful observations on the human
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LEWISHAM: Council plans to make borough a drinking control zone
LEWISHAM Council is planning to trial a drinking control zone across the borough. The Designated Public Order will provide police officers with powers to stop people and confiscate, demand and dispose of any alcohol within the boundaries of
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NORTHFLEET: Midwife organises sponsored walk for Nigerian maternity clinics
A MIDWIFE has organised a sponsored walk to raise funds for the Nigerian maternity clinics where she volunteered. Jo Watts, aged 44, who works at Darent Valley Hospital, volunteered at Wish For Africa’s clinics in Lagos last summer and has now organised
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GRAVESEND: Tribute band the Bon Jovi Experience coming to Woodville Halls
THE only Bon Jovi tribute act to be backed by the man himself comes live to Gravesend’s Woodville Halls for an evening of pure Bon Jovi brilliance. The Bon Jovi Experience promise the show on September 16 will be everything an audience can
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Returning Eagles trio set for Oakwell clash
GEORGE Burley will welcome Neil Danns, Owen Garvan and David Wright back into his Crystal Palace squad ahead of their clash with Barnsley on Saturday. Danns has missed the opening games through suspension, while Wright missed both matches with a hamstring
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BROMLEY & WELLING: Crete five bailed over footballer Robbie Hughes case
A GROUP of men accused of an attack which left a British holidaymaker in a coma have been bailed after they were extradited to Greece last week. Curtis Taylor, 20, Daniel Bell, 21, Sean Branton, 20, all from Horley, Benjamin Herdman, 20, from
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BEXLEY: Health chiefs urge MMR vaccination after measles outbreak
PARENTS in Bexley are being urged to arrange for their children to receive the MMR vaccine, following an outbreak of measles in the borough. So far there have been five confirmed and 14 suspected cases of the highly infectious viral infection
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BEXLEY: History fans get a chance to live the Time Team life
BUDDING archaelogists on this year’s Bexley Archaeological Group’s training dig turned up a surprise when they were led to a virgin area and told “have a dig around and see what you can find”. The group has been excavating a site in Bexley
