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Join Bromley Creative Community and save £s
New members joining the Bromley Creative Community (BCC) will save on the £15 one-off joining fee. But they’ll have to be quick! BCC membership is currently at 97 creative businesses and individuals. Once BCC reaches its 100th member, all future
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ERITH: Pub closed as travellers cause mayem in town centre
POLICE swooped on a high street pub and closed it after reports of more than 100 travellers, their horses and children causing mayhem. Around 30 police, including three vanloads of Territorial Support Group officers arrived at the Cross Keys pub in
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POWER CUT: EDF penalty decided by the end of the month
THE electricity company responsible for one of the biggest power cuts in recent years, has launched a new text messaging service for customers during a power failure. EDF Energy was criticised by large numbers of people for the lack on information
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BEXLEYHEATH: Man celebrates the gift of life from a traffic victim
IT was an anniversary party with a difference as a Bexley man chalked up 20 years living with someone else’s heart. By the age of 41,Tony Jeavons of Mayplace Road East, Bexleyheath, a father of two young children, had been forced to give up
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WELLING: Party in the park thanks parents for helping kids to learn
YOUNGSTERS and their families have been enjoying a picnic and fun and games organised by a national charity. The event, in Danson Park, Welling, was School-Home Support’s (SHS) way of celebrating the vital role Bexley parents play in helping
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BEXLEY: Time for the annual bank holiday weekend flutter
IT is the nearest thing in Bexley to a horse racing meeting and it raises cash for good causes. Welling Round Table’s annual donkey derby takes place on Sunday (29th) at St Mary’s recreation ground in Bourne Road, Bexley. The event includes seven
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ERITH: Police hunt for dead man's name 12 years after his death
A NEW bid is being made to identify a man who died at Erith railway station 12 years ago. The man, who was struck by a train at the station in December 1998, is one of 20 railway deaths which form part of a British Transport Police (BTP) cold case review
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CHISLEHURST: Duo jailed for conspiring to supply drugs
TWO men have today been sentenced to more than 14 years in prison after pleading guilty to drugs offences. Unemployed Richard Shelton, aged 28, of Green Lane, Chislehurst, was sentenced to eight years for conspiring to supply cocaine.
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GREENWICH: Fire station celebrates reducing its cardon footprint
A FIRE station is not only saving people’s lives but the environment too. Greenwich fire station is one of 10 stations which is saving 242 tonnes of CO2 each year as part of Mayor of London Boris Johnson’s RE:FIT programme. The station is now
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FOOD REVIEW: The Bear in Camberwell Green ****
AS we walked into this classic little Camberwell pub at 2pm on a summer's Sunday afternoon, the clock behind the bar told us it was 1.10pm. When we left two hours later following a delicious meal, the hands remained unmoved. This feature
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Addicks secure future
THE future of Charlton Athletic was secured today when Charlton plc shareholders overwhelmingly backed a management buy-out by plc chairman Richard Murray at a general meeting at The Valley. Shareholders approved the sale of Charlton Athletic Football
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McDonald double denies the Darts
A JOURNEY scheduled to take 70 minutes instead became one of two hours as a snarled-up M25 did nothing to aid Darts’ pre-match preparation. It was a dull enough afternoon as thick, grey cloud surrounded the home club’s partially-built Rushmoor
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DARTFORD: Singer wows judges at national competition
A SINGER dreaming of fame and stardom has sent judges gaga at a national singing competition. Chloe Williams, of North Road, Dartford has sung her way to the regional finals of Open Mic UK 2010, a national talent competition which searches
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WOOLWICH: 21-year-old fined £1,000 for noise nuisance
A 21-YEAR-OLD man has been fined £1,000 for causing noise nuisance to his neighbours. Emmanuel Moniz, of John Wilson Street, Woolwich, was also ordered to pay £300 costs to Greenwich Council and a £15 victim surcharge at Woolwich Magistrates’ Court
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BLUEWATER: Police confiscate £750,000 from man after routine vehicle check
A ROUTINE vehicle stop-check at Bluewater has led to police seizing more than £750,000 from a 70-year-old man. Kent police have successfully used the Proceeds of Crime Act to confiscate the money from Peter Wells, of Cranham in Essex.
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MOVIE REVIEW: The Girl Who Played With Fire ****
IF YOUR only impression of the Swedish was of unfeasibly tall, polite and liberal-minded Vikings, who like to eat meatballs and jump into frozen lakes, author Stieg Larsson will make you think again. His so-called Millennium trilogy bleakly
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SYDENHAM: Residents complain about loud railway guard's announcements
A RAILWAY guard has been told to keep quiet by residents complaining he is waking them up. Households in Peak Hill Gardens, Sydenham, have been woken up at 6am each day for the last three weeks by the yell of “behind the yellow lines” and “
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THEATRE REVIEW: The Three Musketeers at The Dolphin Pub in Sydenham
THE Three Musketeers Athos, Aramis and Porthos burst into the leafy gardens of The Dolphin Pub in Sydenham, battling dastardly villains, charming young buxom ladies and leaping into patriotic adventures with a courageous “All for one.” Dramatic
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SWANLEY: Hundreds pay respects to 'lovable rascal' soldier
HUNDREDS of people lined the streets to pay their respects to a “lovable rascal” fallen soldier. Scores of family members, friends and servicemen gathered last Thursday at St Martin of Tours church in Eynsford for the full military honours
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WOOLWICH: Firefighters rescue cat from water front jetty
A TERRIFIED cat had to be rescued by firefighters after becoming trapped under a jetty on the River Thames. Around 10 firefighters from Woolwich station and a fire boat were called around 10.50am on August 20 to a jetty next to the Waterfront
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BECKENHAM: Crash victim, 15, named as Desean McDonald
A 15-YEAR-OLD pedestrian from Beckenham who died in hospital following a crash in Camberwell has been named. Desean McDonald was struck by a black Mazda RX8 in Denmark Road close to the junction with Camberwell Station Road at around 6.50pm on August
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SWANLEY: Residents blast council for refuse collection changes
RESIDENTS are slamming a council for changing their refuse collections. Sevenoaks District Council has changed the weekly refuse collection days in the district and is asking residents to put out their sacks for 7am. In Garrolds Close
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Time for the women to shine
Last Friday (20th August) a global tournament got under way to relatively minimal fanfare. Players from twelve nations gathered at the brand new, state of the art, Surrey Sports Centre at Guildford for the start of the sixth Women’s Rugby World
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DARTFORD: Angling course reels in youngsters
FISHING lessons for young wannabe anglers have once again proved to be a huge success. Qualified angling coach Warren White has once again run twice daily sessions for five to 17-year-olds every Friday this August, with the last taking place
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GREENWICH: Protestors warn Greenwich Market could be 'destroyed'
CAMPAIGNERS have warned that redevelopment plans could “destroy” Greenwich Market. Traders, shoppers, residents and councillors turned out for yesterday’s protest against plans to develop the 1950s buildings and replace them with a new market
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ELTHAM: Swimmer hopes to raise £25,000 for Demelza by crossing English Channel
A FATHER-OF-THREE hopes to raise £25,000 for a children’s hospice by swimming the English Channel. Robin Sumner, from Canterbury, will swim the 22 mile distance for Demelza Hospice Care for Children, which has a home in Wensley Close, Eltham
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BLACKHEATH: Families from Woodville Estate enjoy fun day
FAMILIES from an estate have been celebrating at an annual fun day. Youngsters enjoyed face painting, a bouncy castle and a football tournament as well as the Woodville's got Talent competition. Around 60 people from Woodville Estate in Rochester
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PUB REVIEW: Anglesea Arms, 91 Woolwich New Road, Woolwich
DECOR * (what decor?) DRINK *** (fair choice) PRICE ***** (a bargain with a pint of Fosters or Strongbow at only £2) ATMOSPHERE * (you’ll be lucky) STAFF ** (rude and unhelpful) AS THE barmaid stared blankly into space and bit her lip at the
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SOUTH DARENTH: Former wrestler and bodybuilder wife against 'crippling' road closure
A FORMER wrestling champion and his bodybuilder wife are leading a village campaign against a road closure which they say is “blighting their lives”. Kent Highway Services (KHS) has closed part of Horton Road in South Darenth while developer
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Macca happy to be king for a day
CHARLTON new boy Alan McCormack was thrilled to be named stand-in skipper for the Addicks’ 1-1 draw at home to Oldham on Saturday. McCormack, 26, only signed last month from Southend United but was selected by manager Phil Parkinson to lead
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Davis puts hands up after Ipswich howler
GEORGE Burley has revealed Claude Davis had no hesitation in admitting he was at fault for conceding a penalty in Saturday’s defeat at the hands of Ipswich. Davis tugged back Jon Stead just as he entered the box early in the second half, an
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Parky doubtful over Derby striker return
FORMER Charlton striker Luke Varney isn’t likely to make a return to the club, according to Addicks boss Phil Parkinson. The 27-year-old Derby forward had made his way back into the Rams' first-team plans this season after over a year of loan
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DOWNHAM & LEE: Honeymoon balcony fall woman flies home
A NEWLYWED bride who broke her spine after falling from her hotel balcony in Corfu has arrived back in the UK. Carrie Anne Dudbridge (nee Freeland) and her husband Michael, of Burnt Ash Lane, Lee, flew back into Biggin Hill Airport yesterday
