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THAMESMEAD AND BELVEDERE: Motorist jailed for two years for girl's death
A MOTORIST has been jailed for two years after causing a teenager's death by careless driving in Wales. Brian Johnson, of Elstree Gardens, Belvedere, admitted the charge and was sentenced at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court. The 45-year-old was also banned
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ORPINGTON: Wife hit by husband's car is recovering well
A PENSIONER who was hit by her husband’s car when he was reversing out of their drive is recovering well. The 87-year-old woman was taken to Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup, suffering from head injuries after the incident in Court Road, Orpington
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GREENWICH: Faithless to end tour at The O2
AFTER a string of acclaimed summer festival appearances, Faithless will be embarking on a nine date arena tour, kicking off in November and ending at The O2 in Greenwich in December. With the full force of a band as hungry as when they were
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INTERVIEW: Musician, cook and entrepreneur Levi Roots
MUSICIAN, entrepreneur and Caribbean cook Levi Roots shot to fame after clinching a deal for his Reggae, Reggae sauce on BBC2's Dragons' Den. He talks to Laura Whitehead about cooking, the infamous Dragons and how to make it as an entrepreneur.
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BIGGIN HILL: Underwear thief avoids prison
AN UNDERWEAR thief who stole women’s lingerie from a washing line at night has avoided jail. Luke Wicker, aged 20, was today given a four-month prison sentence suspended for 12 months at Bromley Magistrates’ Court. Wicker, formerly of
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MOVIE REVIEW: The Illusionist ****
THIS summer’s blockbusters may have been disappointing but 2010 has definitely been a golden year for cinema animation. We’ve already had the wonderful How To Train Your Dragon, effortless fun with Miyazaki’s Ponyo and a strong candidate for
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Hospice Lottery celebrates first Birthday
A celebration event was held at the Broadway Shopping Centre, Bexleyheath last month (29 July to 31 July) to celebrate the first successful year of the Greenwich & Bexley Cottage Hospice Lottery. The weekly lottery was first drawn on 31
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COMPETITION: Win copies of Cornel Chin's Celebrity Body On A Budget book
CORNEL Chin is the trainer movie stars go to when they need to get in shape fast for a role but his latest book makes his body-transforming secrets available without the Hollywood price tag. Celebrity Body On A Budget is a workout plan which
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INTERVIEW: Celebrity fitness trainer Cornel Chin on his latest book
CORNEL Chin is the trainer movie stars go to when they need to get in shape fast for a role but his latest book makes his body-transforming secrets available without the Hollywood price tag. A personal trainer since 1992, the 40-year-old Chin’s gym-eschewing
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GRAVESEND: Police appeal for witness to mugging of elderly lady
POLICE are appealing for information after a 69-year-old Asian woman was mugged for her gold chain. She was robbed as she walked along Waterloo Street in Gravesend, near the Guru Nanak Day Centre, at around 12.15pm on Wednesday (August 18).
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BEXLEY: Parents urged to act over hoax 999 calls
FIREFIGHTERS in Bexley and across London are facing two menaces this summer. One is the number of grass fires breaking out in parks and open spaces and the other is children making hoax 999 calls. In 2009/10 borough firefighters responded on 39 occasions
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WELLING: Local bands lauch Club Aid 2010 in support of Welling United
LOCAL bands are rallying to the cause of local football club Welling United. The club owes £90,000 to the taxman and has been threatened with administration. So far it has been able to hand over £45,000 towards the debt and is now busy trying to raise
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Durrant shines in prestigious race
Cambridge Harriers Joe Durrant was one of the stars at a quality evening of athletics at a packed Sutcliffe Park, Eltham, as the Sydney Wodderson Memorial 800m was held in the BMC and Club Open meeting. Andrew Osagie of Harlow AC came away with all
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GRAVESHAM: Basketball players wanted for tournaments
BASKETBALL players are wanted to dribble and slam-dunk their way to victory in free tournaments. Gravesham Council and youth centre The Gr@nd has organised three tournaments for three-person teams, with a category for 12 to 17-year-olds and one for those
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DOWNHAM & LEE: Couple stranded after bride broke spine on honeymoon thanks cash donors
A NEWLY wed couple stranded on their Corfu honeymoon when the bride broke her spine after falling from their hotel balcony have thanked those who helped raise the £16,000 to fly her home. Carrie Anne Freeland and Michael Dudbridge’s honeymoon
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BROMLEY: Police in telephone scam warning
POLICE are warning people to beware of telephone scams. Residents have reported being called by conmen claiming to from banks, BT and even the Ministry of Justice. Callers tell their victims they are entitled to a cash prize and try to get people
