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Bexley bowls contest proves a big hit
LAURA Kuschell won the ladies’ singles title at the Bexley borough finals with a display of bowling of the highest quality. The 18-year-old Helio Mirror bowler led from the start and demolished Sidcup’s Trish Mistretta 21-2. Meanwhile, the men’s singles
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When do 'kids' stop being 'kids' these days?
I mean it. When do kids stop being kids? It seems to me that these days, we are still calling young people 'kids' when they are old enough for us to know better. In an age where people don't start work until they are well into their 20s - due
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LEWISHAM: Krakatoa to play Dirty South
ELTHAM and Sidcup band Krakatoa will be playing at Dirty South in Lewisham next week. Influenced by everyone from The Beatles to The Clash, the ballsy fivesome will be pumping out their raw, blistering brand of rock 'n' roll which has given them a
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LONDON: Olympic volunteers wanted
OLYMPIC organisers will be urging volunteers to sign up at an event in central London. The London 2012 Games Maker programme arrives in the capital tomorrow with two events for potential volunteers at the 2012 games. Roles for volunteers
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Scotsman celebrates Brands win
MERCEDES' Paul di Resta converted pole position into a stunning victory at Brands Hatch on Sunday to secure his first DTM German Touring Car Championship win this season. After setting a blistering pace in free practice and qualifying, di Resta's race
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Korean medal joy for Dartford fireman
AN INSTRUCTOR from Dartford Ju Jitsu Club has triumphed at the 11th World Firefighters Games in Daego, Korea. Oleg Malko, 49, a seasoned martial artist skilled in Kyokushinkai karate, judo, wrestling and other arts won a silver medal in the wrestling
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Promotion for hockey squad
DARTFORD Ladies HC have won promotion to Division Two of the Kent hockey league. They scored 60 goals on their way to making the step up, only conceding six in the process. Dartford Ladies play at the new Dartford Technology College ground in Heath
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GB call up for fighters
A TALENTED young quartet of fighters from the News Shopper region have been selected to compete in the 2010 GB World Cup at the NIA in Birmingham early next month. The two-day extravaganza on October 2 and October 3 showcases the sport’s elite fighters
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DVD REVIEW: Dear John **
WATCHING the first 60 minutes of Dear John is the equivalent of being waterboarded with treacle for an hour. Not only is the script and storyline unforgivably saccharine, if you don't have an uncontrollable urge to rip the sickeningly beautiful
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The uncertain future of the Biggin Hill air show:
Being residents of Bromley, we are all familiar with the infamous Biggin Hill air shows. Our borough, Kent is probably best known for these iconic displays; however there is recent news that the continuation of these annual air shows may be terminated
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Shoots progress in Vase
SHOOTERS Hill entertained Surrey League Two Rutlishians in the first round of the RFU Junior Vase and their forward domination caused the visitors to give away a number of penalties. Full back Mike Smith was put away and Shoots finished 11-0 up at
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ELTHAM: Inventor's 10 year fight for plant-growing revolution
AN inventor who claims he can solve the problems of world hunger and household waste in one fell swoop is frustrated by a 10-year battle to be heard. John Prendergast, 66, of Leas Dale, Eltham, has invented a unique system called plastic container
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GREENWICH: Next year's Brit Awards move to The O2
THE Brit Awards will be moving from its old venue in Earls Court to The O2 in Greenwich for next year's star studded ceremony, it has been announced. The music bash, which last year saw memorable performances from Lady GaGa, Jay-Z, JLS and Dizzee Rascal
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Winning start for Colfeians
OLD Colfeians kicked off their London One North league campaign in winning style with a 23-10 victory at Brentwood. Full back Andy Howard slotted over a penalty in front of the posts to give the OC's a deserved 3-0 lead but Brentwood hit back
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Pre-school Places Available
Trust Thamesmead runs two preschools; Acorn (57 Glimpsing Green, Thamesmead, DA18 4HB; Bexley Borough) and Arnott (3 Arnott Close, off Bentham Road, Thamesmead, SE28 8BG; Greenwich Borough), which are open 9:00am-12:00pm and 12:30-3:30pm, Monday-Friday
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DVD NEWS: See the stars of StreetDance 3D at DVD/Blu-ray launch party
TO CELEBRATE the release of StreetDance 3D on DVD and Blu-ray, the stars of the smash-hit film will be busting their inimitable moves at an exclusive launch party. Pint-sized Akai Osei from Orpington and Britain's Got Talent runners-up Flawless
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SWANLEY: Daredevils show off tricks at skatepark launch
YOUNG daredevils showed off their tricks at the re-opening ceremony of a skatepark after a £60,000 refurbishment. Skaterboarders and BMX riders put on a show at the facilities in St Mary’s Recreation Ground in Swanley, which was improved after young
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Mistakes cost Combe dear at Worthing
WESTCOMBE Park let the game slip away all too easily as they went down to a 32-10 defeat at Worthing. Combe led 10-7 after 20 minutes thanks to a Gideon Roux try and a conversion by Luke Giles to add to an early penalty. But as half-time
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GRAVESHAM: Petition launched against scrapping of school rebuilding
YOUNG political campaigners have started a petition calling for the government to reverse its decision to axe a project to rebuild schools. In July the coalition government announced it was scrapping Building Schools for the Future (BSF), the previous
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ST PAUL'S CRAY: Dad to play football in memory of fallen Afghanistan soldier
THE father of a rifleman killed in Afghanistan is to wear his son’s football boots at a charity soccer tournament in memory of the fallen soldier. Last Christmas, Rifleman James Brown, aged 18, died while trying to stand his ground at a vehicle
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GREENWICH: Kylie Minogue announces world tour, visiting The O2
EVERYONE'S favourite pint-sized pop princess Kylie Minogue is back with a world tour, visiting The O2 Arena for two nights in April. Following the success of her latest disco-infused album Aphrodite, the tour promises to be a spectacular live event
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GRAVESHAM: Electoral forms sent out for next year's local elections
ELECTORAL forms are being delivered to all Gravesham home owners so they can register to vote for next May's local elections. Gravesham Council is sending out the forms and warning that residents are legally obliged to register and failing to do so could
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WEST KINGSDOWN: 30 firefighters called to derelict building fire
A BLAZE tore through a derelict building in West Kingsdown overnight. Six fire crews from the surrounding area were called to the three storey property in School Lane at around 7.45pm yesterday. The roof of the premises, which is said to be called
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ORPINGTON: Court date for men accused of Daniel Herbert's murder
TWO men accused of killing a nightclub promoter in a gangland style execution have appeared in court. Daniel Herbert, of Holywell Close, Orpington, had been on his way home from Rotherhithe when he was chased by a gang of men. The 27
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BROMLEY: Drug dealer jailed after 10 years at large in Spain
A DRUG dealer has been jailed 10 years after he fled to Spain to avoid standing trial. Gavin Mead was initially arrested in December 2000 after police stopped his van in Highland Road, Bromley. They found 4kg of cannabis and 1kg of amphetamines
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PENGE: 30 months for student who hid drugs in bottom
A STUDENT who hid drugs up his bottom has been sent to a young offenders institution. Police found Rowan Animashawun, of Wadhurst Close, Penge, had 39 rocks of crack cocaine hidden away when he was searched at Bromley police station. The search
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SLADE GREEN: Shed destroyed in 'arson attack'
A SHED was completely destroyed last night (September 6) by a fire which is being treated as arson. The blaze tore through the building in Hollywood Way, Slade Green, and also damaged nearby trees and another shed in a neighbouring garden. Firefighters
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SYDENHAM: Murder victim named
THE victim of a stabbing in Sydenham has been named. Norman Barrett was stabbed at his home address. He was also known as Wadestone McCalla. Emergency services were called to Lucas Court, off Winchfield Road, to reports of a man having
