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Club set to renew another old acquaintance
Following the dramatic last gasp victory over promotion favourites London Scottish, Blackheath now look forward to another big match in their first home game of the new National League One season. Newly-promoted Rosslyn Park will arrive at Rectory
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GREENWICH: Pregnant women and new mums urged to check their benefits
PREGNANT women and new mums are being encouraged to check they are receiving the correct benefits. A Sure Start Maternity Grant, which is worth £500 for each baby, is available if new mums or their partner receive income support, jobseeker’s allowance
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INTERVIEW: Film critic Barry Norman on 3D, enraging John Wayne and PR's evil takeover
Veteran film critic Barry Norman tells Matthew Jenkin why 3D films are not the future of cinema, how he nearly had a fist fight with John Wayne on a train and why he doesn't miss his former TV day job. FILM critic Barry Norman will be testing
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GRAVESEND: New gate to make town centre safer for pedestrians
A GATE will be installed at one end of a road to make Gravesend town centre safer for pedestrians. The gate will be set up at the western end of Manor Road, outside the Manor Shades pub, at the end of September to stop drivers using the route to avoid
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PLUMSTEAD: Golfer raises £2,600 for charity playing in shorts for a year
A 64-YEAR-OLD golfer has raised £2,600 for charity by playing in his shorts every week for a year. Keith Andrews completed the challenge every Sunday at Shooters Hill Golf Club in Eaglesfield Road, to raise money for the Tuberous Sclerosis Association
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BEXLEY: Buildings prepare for Open House weekend
SOME of the borough’s most beautiful buildings will throw open their doors to visitors again. It will happen as part of the Open House London weekend on Spetember 18 and 19 - a capital-wide event showcasing architectural gems. All Saints
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BROMLEY: Trustee completes eighth monthly swim for Magpie Dance
A CHARITY trustee has completed his eighth monthly swim around Britain’s coastline to raise money for a disabled dance company. Russell Cartwright, aged 34, is swimming for 30 minutes from a different point off the country’s coast each month
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SWANLEY: Play area re-opens after £70,000 refurbishment
A PLAY area has re-opened after a £70,000 refurbishment which saw children voting for the equipment they wanted. Cherry Avenue play area in Swanley was officially re-opened by Sevenoaks District Council's cabinet member with responsibility for playgrounds
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GRAVESEND: Businesses can reach elderly at community day
BUSINESSES have a chance to tell elderly people about their services at a day for Gravesham’s older community. Full of Life Older Persons Day has been organised by Gravesham Council to take place at the Civic Centre in Windmill Street, Gravesend, from
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Beckenham kick-off league campaign with an away victory
Beckenham travelled to Wimbledon and secured the points with a late try in the opening league encounter of the season. With conditions perfect for rugby the home side started strongly but could not create a scoring opportunity as Beckenham’
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On the road again
After a long summer break with very little in the way of road running, it was back to business for Istead and Ifield Harriers’ finest. Last weekend, the challenging Pilgrims Way 7 took place along the country lanes around Vigo, using the local
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BROCKLEY: Gordonbrock School granted planning permission despite opposition
PLANS to rebuild a 109-year-old primary school have been given the go-ahead despite strong opposition. Work on Gordonbrock Primary School in Brockley was due to begin in April but was put on hold after Brockley Society took legal action.
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NORTH KENT: Animal shelter abandoned horses appeal
AN ANIMAL shelter is desperately appealing for money to help it care for abandoned horses it has rescued from probable death. Happy Endings Animal Rescue Sanctuary is helping more horses than ever before, as the number abandoned in Gravesham
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Gravesend's work rate reaps reward
The long journey eastwards to North Walsham, for this first experience in National League 3 was made all the more worthwhile as G’s came away with the spoils, and just reward for their eighty minute performance, when they edged out Vikings 13-17
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PUB REVIEW: The Pier Hotel, 6 High Street, Greenhithe
DECOR **** (cosy and nautical) DRINK ** (bog standard choice and cheap tasting wine) PRICE ** (pricey) ATMOSPHERE *** (loses one star for punters’ casual homophobia) STAFF *** (no complaints — warm and friendly) WALKING to The Pier Hotel in Greenhithe
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DARTFORD: Family to sue Thames Water after burst pipe ruins home
A FAMILY say they are planning to sue Thames Water after their house was ruined by water from a broken pipe. Ian and Andrea Balm had to flee their home in Maiden Lane in Dartford in February 2008 when cracks appeared in the walls and the house
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GREENWICH: Five young people stabbed at North Greenwich tube
Five young men have suffered multiple stab wounds in an apparent knife fight. The men - all believed to be in their late teens and early 20s - were found in the early hours of Monday near the O2 Arena, in Greenwich, south-east London. Their conditions
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PLUMSTEAD: Smoke alarm saves lives in house fire
A SMOKE ALARM prevented a kitchen fire from causing serious damage this morning (September 6). It went off at around 5.10am at a home in Birkdale Road, Abbey Wood, and woke up a woman and two young children who were sleeping. They managed to get
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WOOLWICH: Boat rescue after crash near Thames Barrier
A RESCUE operation was launched to stop a boat from sinking after it hit a buoy near the Thames Barrier. The collision caused a two foot gash in the side of the vessel and it was steadily taking on water when emergency services were called. A London
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SYDENHAM: Man stabbed to death in street
A MURDER inquiry is underway after a man was stabbed to death in Sydenham yesterday (September 5). Emergency services were called to Lucas Court, Bell Green Lane, to reports of a man having been injured at around 3.20am. Paramedics treated
