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BEXLEY: Paddling their own canoe brings teenagers a golden reward
A CANOE trip along the River Thames put the finishing touch to the Duke of Edinburgh gold award for eight Bexley teenagers. The group paddled 67 miles from the village of Cholsey in Oxfordshire to Teddington Lock to seal their achievement. They
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LEWISHAM: Council gets London in Bloom awards
LEWISHAM has won two awards at a ceremony celebrating the environment. The council was recognised at the London in Bloom awards in central London - an annual competition with a 40 year history. Lewisham achieved a Silver Gilt award for the fourth
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NEW CROSS: Goldsmiths unveils new building
A UNIVERSITY has unveiled its brand new building. Goldsmiths University’s Department of Media and Communications was previously scattered across the New Cross campus but has now moved to the building in College Green. Construction of the £16m building
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Wings chief still waiting for embargo to end
JAMIE Day admits he has his fingers crossed the football authorities will relent and lift the player embargo against his threadbare Welling squad before Saturday’s trip to Staines. The Wings have been severely hampered in recent weeks by the
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DARTFORD: Controversial town centre Sunday market plan approved
CONTROVERSIAL plans to introduce Sunday markets in Dartford town centre have been given the go-ahead. Dartford Council’s application to hold markets in High Street and Lowfield Street every Sunday and Thursday, as well as once a month on Fridays, has
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GREENWICH: Thousands visit disabled facilities website
AN ONLINE service letting disabled people know about facilities in their borough has been visited 12,000 times. The website, launched by the DisabledGo organisation and Greenwich Council in January, features a guide on accessible shops, pubs, restaurants
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GRAVESEND: Cyclists ride to Germany
TWO school friends have set out on a charity bike ride from Greenwich to Berlin. Robert Pocock and David Sarin, both 26-years-old and from Gravesend are cycling more than 577 miles to raise money for The British Heart Foundation. Robert
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County glory for runners
ORPINGTON Road Runners men’s team have been crowned Kent county marathon champions after producing a commanding performance at the Kent coastal marathon. The Margate race also doubled as this year’s Kent county championships. Jason Cherriman
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CROYDON: Monsters of British Rock play Fairfield Halls
SIX of the UK's most highly-esteemed and experienced rock musicians have joined forces to create Monsters of British Rock, performing at Croydon's Fairfield Halls on Friday. Original Whitesnake members Micky Moody and Neil Murray have teamed up with
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RECYCLING: Group which helps to recycle special items for free
Bexley Freecycle Group consists of people who would rather recycle special items such as furniture or IT equipment, than throw them away. Open to all Bexley residents, people can post unwanted items on the Freecycle website and give them away to
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GRAVESEND: Man accused of starting flat fire which trapped residents appears in court
A 20-YEAR-OLD man accused of starting a fire which trapped residents inside a block of flats has appeared in court. Robert Stillwell, of Stonewood in Bean, appeared at Maidstone Crown Court on September 6 charged with arson with intent to endanger life
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GRAVESHAM: Mayor's campaign to help Pakistan flood victims
MAYOR of Gravesham Councillor Bill Lambert has launched a campaign to help raise vital funds for the victims of the Pakistan flood disaster. Cllr Lambert and north Kent muslim groups started the appeal at the Civic Centre in Windmill Street, Gravesend
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Orpington club targets women golfers
LADIES are being encouraged to tee up when Chelsfield Lakes Golf Centre in Orpington hosts a women and golf week from Monday. The event’s organisers are aiming to help Sport England, the government agency which is responsible for building the foundations
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GRAVESEND: Council holding business networking meeting
BUSINESSES can attend a free early morning meeting to network and find out about apprentice schemes. Gravesham Council is holding its fourth business networking event this year at Woodville Halls in Windmill Street, Gravesend, from 8am to 9.30am on September
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Bexley girls impress at contest
BEXLEY CC U11 girls secured a top three finish in a competition at the Tunbridge Wells Festival. The contest attracted 15 teams from Kent, Surrey and Sussex and the Bexley girls successfully negotiated the qualifying group with victories over Fordcombe
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Footy experts on way to Downham
A QUARTET of top football coaches are set to visit Downham later this month to pass on their knowledge to youngsters. West Ham’s technical coach Gwynne Berry will be joined by fellow coaches Stuart Garcia (Crystal Palace), Louis Goater (Reading) and
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ELTHAM: Status Quo to be honoured with plaque at site of first gig
VETERAN rock band Status Quo will be honoured with a plaque commemorating their first gig. The Music Heritage Plaque from the Performing Rights Society will be mounted at the former site of the Welcome Inn in Well Hall Road, Eltham, where the
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ALTERNATIVE ENERGY: Air source heating proves a success
IT was a leap of faith when biomedical scientist Dianne(corr) Hutchens opted for a relatively untried method of heating her home. Last year Miss Hutchens, 49, of Tyrrell Avenue, Welling, decided to dispense with the gas central heating in her four-bedroom
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NEW BARN: Woman fighting for life after being hit by van
A 60-YEAR-OLD woman is fighting for her life after being hit by a van. The woman, who has not been named, was rushed to a London hospital by air ambulance after collision in Longfield Avenue, New Barn, at around 1.30pm on Monday (September 6). She suffered
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No stopping Bromley at the top
BROMLEY maintained their perfect start to the season at Maidenhead on Saturday with two second half goals to give them maximum points from seven league games. The visitors commenced the game in stylish fashion and Warren McBean shot straight at the
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ORPINGTON: Daredevils raise £10k in 469ft Guy's Hospital tower abseil
INTREPID daredevils have raised more than £10,000 for a hospice by abseiling down the tallest hospital tower in the world. The 35 courageous souls plunged a knee-trembling 469ft down the tower at Guy’s Hospital, the 11th highest building in London,
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BECKENHAM: Tapestry made by patients at Bethlam Hospital to go on display
A TAPESTRY made by patients at Bethlem Royal Hospital in Beckenham will be unveiled in a new exhibition. Led by artist Mark McGowan, The Bethlam Tapestry will be on display at the hospital's Bethlem Gallery from September 22 and is the fruit
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GRAVESEND: Investigation launched after fire at maisonette
AN INVESTIGATION has been launched after a fire destroyed a maisonette in Gravesend. Kent police and Kent Fire and Rescue Service has launched a joint investigation into the fire in Mackenzie Way, which started at around 3am on September 3. Nobody was
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Bolarinwa ends campaign on a high
By Ben Baker THAMESMEAD sprint sensation David Bolarinwa brought the curtain down on a spectacular season with gold at the Sainsbury’s UK School Games but vowed to maintain his focus over the winter as he targets big things for 2011.
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DARTFORD: Police area commander holds street surgery
NORTH Kent police's area commander took to the streets to discuss neighbourhood safety with the public. Area commander Chief Superintendent Ali Roden led a street surgery in Dartford’s high street on September 2, to find out what residents want from
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BROMLEY: Police appeal to find stolen £1,800 bike
DETECTIVES are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a £1,800 pedal cycle stolen in a burglary. The distinctive Hardrock Allez-Comp silver racing bike which is fitted with carbon forks, was taken from a garage next to a house in Hayes Street
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BECKENHAM: A French market comes to town
A FRENCH market is coming to Beckenham this weekend. At the market by Savoir-Fayre, a variety of traders from France will be selling fruits, sweets, pastries, preserves, cheeses, leather goods and much more. Savoir-Fayre creates speciality markets
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GRAVESEND: Crime hotspot children's home refused permanent status
A CHILDREN’S home which has been the source of 45 crimes and 34 arrests in three years has been refused permission to remain open permanently. Action in Care Ltd applied to have St Andrews, the care home it runs for five young people aged up to 18, made
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BROMLEY & BEXLEY: Military charity to hold fundraising concert for heroes
A MILITARY charity still has tickets available for its 125th anniversary celebratory concert taking place next month. The Bromley and Bexley branch of the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) Forces hosts A Concert for Heroes
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BROMLEY: Thief dyed hair to avoid capture following Crimewatch appeal
A THIEF who dyed his hair to avoid capture after seeing himself on Crimewatch has been sentenced. Anthony Legg, aged 48, from Basildon, stole £90 from Jack Jones in the Glades shopping centre by entering the store and opening the cash register as
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Gravesham Business Networking Breakfast 29th September – Kent Room – Woodville Halls – 8am-09.30am
Local businesses are invited to attend the fourth Gravesham Business Networking event of 2010. These events are free of charge to local businesses and typically attract over 100 attendees. On top of the networking there will also be an opportunity
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THAMESMEAD: Free health checks at the opening of new health centre
FREE health checks are being offered at the opening of a new health centre. NHS Greenwich and Evolution Health will be opening the Thamesmead Health Centre, in Thames Reach, Thamesmead, on September 15. Residents and community groups are being invited
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GREENWICH: Flash mob recreate iconic Queen video at British Music Experience
STAFF and vistors at The O2's British Music Experience exhibition dressed as Freddie Mercury for a recreation of Queen's classic I Want To Break Free video. Complete with moustaches and hoovers, the flash mob were taking part in last Friday's Freddie
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GREENWICH: Swimmers invited to take part in a charity event
SWIMMERS are being invited to take part in a race for charity. Individuals and relay-teams of four are being urged to join the Big Splash by jumping into the pool at the Eltham Centre in Archery Road, Eltham, on November 16. Money raised will go
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GREENWICH: Kings Of Leon to rock The O2 with European tour
AMERICAN rock band Kings Of Leon will be performing at The O2 in December as part of a European tour. The announcement follows a sold out show in front of 65,000 fans in London’s Hyde Park in June and their recent headline performances at this
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GREENWICH: Charity urging people to enter football tournament
A CHARITY is inviting budding footballers to take part in a tournament. Sue Ryder Care provides health and social care services to communities across the country and is launching its Sue Ryder International Cup for the third year. A five-a-side
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Hickmott enjoys Gateshead visit
GATESHEAD International Stadium was host to the UK Schools Games with several sports represented, including track & field. The UK was split into eight regions with Natalie Hickmott, 16, selected as part of the London & South East U17 4 x 300m relay
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GREENWICH: Iconic buildings opened to the public for free
PEOPLE are being invited to visit iconic buildings in Greenwich for free. Architecture organisation, Open House London, will be holding the two day annual event from September 18. This year 27 of the boroughs most iconic buildings will
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DARTFORD: Smoke sparks lorry fire fears
REPORTS of a lorry fire near the Dartford Crossing this morning (September 8) proved to be a false alarm. Firefighters were called to the scene at around 2.30am as the vehicle had a lot of smoke coming from it. But upon arrival they found the smoke
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BEXLEY: Parking tickets and charges driving motorists mad
BEXLEY motorists are being driven parking mad by a series of crazy fines and charges. Last week, News Shopper revealed how a firm of clampers were pouncing on drivers in Sidcup, herding them into the wrong parking spaces and hitting them with
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GRAVESEND & NORTHFLEET: Firefighters tackle 'suspicious' blazes
FIREFIGHTERS were called to two suspicious vehicle fires in the Gravesend area overnight. The first call came at around 6.20pm when a crew from Thames-side fire station was called to Havengore Avenue, Gravesend. It took them around 30 minutes to
