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More road closures for cycling time trials
Wandsworth’s Emma Pooley will take on the cycling time trials tomorrow (August 1). The event will see several road closures with routes around sections of Richmond, Kingston-upon-Thames and Elmbridge affected. Some closures are set to last
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Police appeal after Bexleyheath assault
DETECTIVES are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in Bexleyheath. The victim, in his mid-30s, was assaulted in Pennine Way around 8.30pm on Friday, July 27. Anyone with information should call 020 8284 9180 or Crimestoppers anonymously
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Hockey player targets England U21 cap
By Ryan Walters BROMLEY hockey starlet Robert Farrington can’t wait to challenge for a place in England’s U21 side after a stellar final season for school, club and country. The 18-year-old helped Bromley & Beckenham Hockey Club avoid the drop in
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Pole vaulter climbs to new heights
A POLE vaulter from Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar School has enjoyed a sporting year to remember. Ailis McGovern, 15, was part of a successful Kent schools athletics team, who travelled to Gateshead Stadium last month to represent their schools and
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Team GB miss out on individual eventing medals at Greenwich
GERMANY'S Michael Jung added Olympic equestrian eventing gold to the world and European titles he also holds following Tuesday's action at Greenwich Park. British riders, who secured a silver medal in the team event earlier today, were edged
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Birthday celebrations for youth music project
Bromley-based music project ArtsTrain is celebrating its fourth birthday this week, on August 3. Two new music tracks will be uploaded by the end of this week to mark the occasion. The project, hosted by social enterprise Mytime Active,
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Garland claims county welterweight kick-boxing crown
GRAVESEND kick-boxer Bobby Garland won the Kent UKBC welterweight belt in Dartford on Sunday. The Star Kickboxing club member stopped Billy Bresnahan in the second round after a flurry of punches put his opponent to the ground twice before the referee
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Debating champions meet mayor
An outstanding debating team from Hayes School met with Bromley’s Mayor, Cllr Michael Turner, this month after winning this year’s London Debate Challenge. He heard from the year nine pupils- Ruth Simms, Jessica Woods and Teegan Hurley- about how
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Man jailed four years after leaving partygoer comatose
A MAN who punched a partygoer in the face leaving him comatose has been locked up for four years. David Forster hit a man after complaining about noise coming from a birthday party in Thamesmead on March 31. The victim fell backwards
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Paddle success for Bromley rower
BROMLEY’S Peter Li is celebrating a gold medal success as a member of the British senior mixed crew which triumphed in the 2,000m race at the 10th European dragon boat championships in Nottingham. Li’s crew had the honour of kicking off the three-day
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Police appeal for missing 20 year old Beckenham man with schizophrenia
Bromley Police are appealing for assistance in locating 20 year old man from Beckenham with schizophrenia who is in need of essential medication. Tarique Kirton is about 5ft 7in tall, medium build with short black hair. He was last seen
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Team GB in volleyball victory
Team GB’s women’s indoor volleyball team produced a superb display to beat Algeria and record their maiden Olympic victory in a five set thriller at Earls Court last night. The home side came from behind to record a 22-25 25-19 23-25 25-19 15-8
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Team GB riders bag silver at Greenwich Park
GREAT Britain secured a team silver medal in the eventing competition at Greenwich Park this afternoon. Their brave gold medal challenge ultimately came up short as European champions and Olympic title favourites Germany took gold, with New Zealand
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Special offer for Eagles and Wands season ticket holders
CRAY Wanderers will host a Crystal Palace XI on Wednesday evening at Hayes Lane, kick-off 7.45pm. Gates open at 6pm and admission is £10 for adults and £4 for concessions. Entry is free for season ticket holders of both clubs upon production of a
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Cockroaches, rats and bed bugs not a problem in Bexley, according to stats
COCKROACHES, bed bugs and wasps are just a handful of creatures which have been all but wiped off the face of Bexley borough, according to new stats. Research released this week by the British Pest Control Association (BPCA) reveals Bexley Council
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Swanley woman in court accused of causing Bluewater car park death
A WOMAN has appeared in court accused of causing the death of a Bexleyheath shopper at Bluewater. Dawn Patricia Chedd, of Cranleigh Drive, Swanley, appeared before magistrates in Dartford this morning (July 31) charged with causing the death
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Canned council worker who didn't tell bosses of suspension from volunteer role claims wrongful dismissal
A SENIOR manager at Greenwich Council is claiming wrongful dismissal after he was sacked for failing to tell his boss he had been suspended as a Met special officer. Greenwich Council said the failure of Mark Riordan, the operational manager
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Problem Greenwich Olympic barriers could be moved as business plummets
OLYMPIC organisers say they may be able to move some of the barriers which have led to Greenwich businesses being cordoned off from Games spectators. There were 50,000 people at Greenwich Park for yesterday's cross-country day, but businesses say
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TFL warns of busy lines and road closures
WITH the first Wembley football matches this evening, Transport for London is warning the Metropolitan and Jubilee Lines will be exceptionally busy. Because tomorrow's Olympic road cycling time trial circuit is being tested until midday, people
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Bromley's Ellen Gandy crashes out of her 200m butterfly heat
BROMLEY’S Ellen Gandy crashed out in the heats of the 200 metres butterfly this morning after coming to the Olympics as one of the medal favourites. The 20-year-old made her breakthrough on the global stage last year when she won silver at the
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71-year-old "triple somersaults" through air in skydive
A 71-YEAR-OLD dare-devil leapt out of a plane and somersaulted through the air dressed as adventure hero Biggles last week. Mike Ash, who lives in Hervey Road in Blackheath, was kitted out with goggles and helmet to make the 13,000 foot jump in
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Welling man travels 950 miles on unicycle for charity
A WELLING man is travelling 950 miles on a unicycle to raise money for a charity fighting against the slave trade. Dave Still began the challenge on July 24 and will spend three weeks cycling alone from Land's End to John O' Groats. Speaking
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Ellen Gandy’s Olympic dream ends
Ellen Gandy’s Olympic dream is over after she failed to progress beyond the heats of the 200m butterfly this morning. The Bromley-born competitor looked in a strong position at the final turn, leading the field with just 50m to go. But the
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Individual foil Olympic dream over for Greenwich fencer
UNIVERSITY of Greenwich student Husayn Rosowsky's Olympic fencing dream is over after being beaten 15-8 by Mohamed Samandi. The 21-year-old was competing in his first ever Olympics in the individual foil at the ExCel Centre this morning against
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Erith Barnardo’s appeals for unwanted items
A CHILDREN'S charity is urging people to donate their unwanted clothing or household items to its Erith store. Barnardo’s at Erith Riverside Shopping Centre also needs shoes, handbags, jewellery and accessories as well as books, toys, CDs and DVDs
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Firefighters tackle blaze at industrial unit in Higham
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a blaze at an industrial unit in Higham yesterday (July 30). Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to a building alight, in Canal Road, at 9.20am. Firefighters used a hose reel jet to tackle the fire and there are no
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Judo fighter Gemma Howell disqualified
JUDO fighter Gemma Howell was controversially disqualified from her opening round clash in the women's under 63kg this morning. Howell, who is from Wolverhampton but trains in Dartford, was up against reigning world and European champion Gevrise
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Doreen Lawrence speaks of "unbelievable" honour of carrying olympic flag
THE MOTHER of murdered black teenager Stephen Lawrence has spoken of the "unbelievable" honour of carrying the Olympic flag during the London 2012 Games opening ceremony. Doreen Lawrence said she was carrying the flag for "so many people" including
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HarperFest - Raising money for Brain Tumour UK & Kings College Hospital
A very good friend of mine (Kevin Harper) had an operation on 19th February 2012 at Kings College Hospital to remove a (benign) tumour from his brain stem. Kevin was later moved to the Elmstead Rehabilitation unit at Queen Marys Hospital, Sidcup
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Families invited to Thamesmead PDSA PetAid hospital open day
ANIMAL lovers are being invited to a behind-the-scenes tour of a Thamesmead veterinary charity. Staff and volunteers at Thamesmead PDSA PetAid hospital, in Eynsham Drive, are throwing open the hospital doors for an open day. It will take place
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Woman sexually assaulted in Bromley
POLICE are appealing for information after a 29-year-old woman was sexually assaulted in Bromley. The woman was attacked by a man in Park End at 8.20pm on July 17. Officers say he kissed the victim and assaulted her before leaving the scene
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News Shopper calls for councillor to resign
NEWS SHOPPER is calling for this man to resign after new revelations about his council antics. Councillor Stephen Padmore turned up to sign his name at a planning meeting in June - the first he had attended in six months - before quitting the
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Busy lines warning on day four of Olympic Games
PASSENGERS are being advised to consider retiming their journey or using alternative train services at Cannon Street, Charing Cross or Victoria to avoid using London Bridge station at busy times. The station will not be exit only this evening
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Win £100 with The Glades 21st birthday competition
TO CELEBRATE the Glades’ 21st birthday, the shopping centre has joined forces with News Shopper to give you a chance of winning a £100 gift card and photo shoot. If you turn 21 in October this year you could become one of two winners to scoop the
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Bexley paralympian hopeful given cash boost
A BEXLEY paralympian hopeful has been given a cash boost towards achieving her dream of success at the 2016 Games. Balfour Beatty, which sponsors the London Youth Games, has distributed 16 grants of £750 to young Londoners capable of representing
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Thamesmead murder victim tied up and found three days later
A WIDOWED pensioner may have lay bound on the floor for three days before her body was found by neighbours. Police investigating the murder of 76-year-old Pamela Wheeler in Newacres Road, Thamesmead, believe she may have been attacked
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David Beckham inspires Team GB's women footballers before toughest match
GREAT Britain’s women footballers may be starting to make a name for themselves - but a meeting with David Beckham and Prince William at Wembley on Sunday night was still cause for schoolgirl excitement. Hope Powell's side, including Orpington
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Abbey Wood weightlifter Zoe Smith is humbled by the attention
ABBEY Wood's Zoe Smith admits she still remains bewildered by the public interest in her after making the headlines on day three of the Olympic Games with a proud performance for Team GB. The 18-year-old, who was born in Greenwich, may have finished
