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No medal joy for judo ace
GRAVESEND’S Kelly Edwards missed out on a medal after being beaten at the first hurdle in the U48kg women’s judo competition by world number one Tomoko Fukumi. The 21-year-old proved no match for her Japanese rival but vowed to take the Olympic experience
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Transfer frustration for Valley manager
CHRIS Powell has revealed the Addicks were close to bringing in fresh faces this week before the deals broke down. The Addicks boss admitted after his side’s win at Welling a fortnight ago he would ideally like to strengthen his squad in up to three
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Addicks enjoy Bromley victory
RUBEN Bover and Joe Piggott struck second half goals as a Charlton XI enjoyed a comfortable victory over Bromley at Hayes Lane this afternoon. Charlton named a young team but there was as expected a place for Danny Hollands, who was making his first
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Evicted charity reopens high street shop
DISABLED charity Scope has reopened its shop in Bromley High Street after being evicted from using clothing banks in the borough. Despite a petition of 1,400 people, Bromley Council decided the charity would no longer be allowed collection banks
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Primary school opens new building
A PRIMARY school is celebrating the opening of a new two-storey building which has been a year in the making. Dulverton School, in Dulverton Road, New Eltham, has officially opened The Jubilee Building, after the name was chosen by pupils and staff
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Kent Police launches its seasonal crime reduction campaign
"STAY safe for summer" is the message from Kent Police as the force launches its seasonal crime reduction campaign. The initiative, which runs from July to September, focuses on burglary, theft, alcohol related violence, metal theft and anti-social
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Bexley searches for unsung heroes
BEXLEY Council is searching the borough for unsung heroes. The Civic Recognition Award scheme honours people who have devoted their time to the voluntary service and organisations which have gained outstanding achievement. Mayor of Bexley and
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Kent welcomes teenagers from Europe and South Korea
KENT is flying the Olympic flag to welcome teenagers from Europe and South Korea. Around 250 young people, aged 14 to 17, arrived in the county to take part in GlobalCamp - a celebration of different cultures. The event, which takes place
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Meet Faraday at home of Charles Darwin
YOUNGSTERS can travel back in time and meet the Victorian scientist and electrical pioneer Michael Faraday, who paved the way for the creation of the National Grid. Visitors to Charles Darwin's home Down House can enjoy the electrifying experience
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Police make four drug raids in four days
OFFICERS made four drug raids in four days in Crystal Palace. Two people were arrested for drugs offences after warrants were enforced between July 16 and 19. Three addresses were raided in Church Road and one in Naseby Road. Cannabis was
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Queen turned Bond girl for opening ceremony
The Queen turned Bond girl and some of Britain's greatest Olympians teamed up with young athletes to light the Olympic Stadium flame as the London 2012 Games opened in spectacular fashion. In a blockbusting opening ceremony there were moments of
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Team GB praise for Greenwich Park
LATE qualifier Nicola Wilson will be the first of the Team GB eventing team to compete after the order was announced on Yesterday (July 28). Wilson will be followed by Mary King, Zara Phillips, and Tina Cook, with world number one William Fox-Pitt
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New apartments proposal for Bromley town centre
CAMPAIGNERS fear new proposals to build apartments in Bromley town centre will turn it into another Croydon. Developer Crest Nicholson on Wednesday, August 1 presents to the public revised plans for Ringers Road, where it has reduced
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London 2012 Olympics blog
5:04pm We will have our fingers crossed tonight for the Team GB women's football team. Let's hope their good form continues and they can beat Cameroon at the Millennium Stadium. Great Britain women's coach, Hope Powell
