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'Chalky' albino one in 100,000 squirrel visits Bromley garden
A RARE white squirrel has become a regular visitor in a Bromley garden. Janice Sharman, of Ullswater Close, said the unusual creature has come to her garden a few times a week over the past year. She said: “We call him Chalky. “He gets
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Boxer targets national crown
SIDCUP boxer Danny Carr is looking forward to getting his hands on his first senior ABA national title next season. The 22-year-old Fisher ABC member fought six times last season, winning five of his contests and losing just one by a tight score of
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Leaders turned over by Dartfordians
DARTFORDIANS Cricket Club’s first XI beat league leaders Westgate-on-Sea on Saturday to throw the title race wide open. Westgate won the toss had little hesitation in asking Dartfordians to bat first on a green looking surface. Openers Jon Kellett
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Conrad Williams through to athletics final
HITHER GREEN’S Conrad Williams is through to the athletics final after team GB recorded their best time of the season in the 4x400m relay today. The four-man team of 30-year-old Williams, Jack Green, Nigel Levine and Martyn Rooney scored a time
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Man caught adding a golden touch to Royal Mail post box in Belvedere
A MAN was caught trying to deliver the Olympic spirit to Belvedere with his very own golden touch. The gold-fingered 38-year-old was caught red-handed by police officers in Station Road at 2:50am on Wednesday (August 8) giving a red Royal Mail
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British gold in Greenwich dressage 'horse dancing'
THOUSANDS thrilled to the sight of Damon Hill being ridden around Greenwich by a German as Britain picked up yet another gold. Individual dressage, or the 'horse dancing' as it became known online, took on a slightly surreal air in Greenwich Park
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Hurdler turns attention to world championships
By Andrew Baber BROMLEY hurdler Alex Al-Ameen is targeting the 2013 world championships in Moscow after the crushing disappointment of missing out on his Olympic dream. The 23-year-old finished fifth in the final of the 110m hurdles at the Aviva
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World-class acts take to the stage during Greenwich Theatre's magical autumn season
Music, comedy and classic plays from all over the world are set to bring a touch of magic to Greenwich thanks to a passionate theatre director. James Haddrell, artistic and executive director of Greenwich Theatre, has searched high and low for
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Swanley doctor suspended over care concerns
A DOCTOR in Swanley has been suspended while an investigation is carried out into his care. NHS Kent and Medway has written to a number of patients at The Oaks surgery to inform them of concerns about care given by one of its doctors Dr Barend
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European success for Crayford darts sensation
A BEXLEYHEATH Academy student has become a European champion after a double success while representing England U18s at the European Cup in Belgium. Casey Gallagher, 15, lifted the singles and doubles crown at the contest on July 22 and is the youngest
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London 2012: Olympics could be back by 2032 says Boris Johnson
London 2032 anyone? The Olympics could return to the capital within 20 years, according to Mayor Boris Johnson. The site where most of the events have taken place this year is to be renamed the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park after the Games and at
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Sidcup weightlifter determined to make podium soon after just missing out at London Games
By Ben Baker JACK Oliver is convinced his future is paved with silverware after the Sidcup weightlifter put on an impressive performance at London 2012. The 21-year-old, the youngest male British weightlifter in action in the capital, had it all
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Greenwich cable cars across Thames used by half a million passengers so far
MORE THAN half a million passengers have tested Greenwich’s cable car flights after just six weeks of lift-off. The new 1.1km river crossing between Greenwich Peninsula and the Royal Docks averages 20,000 flights per day since it opened on June
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Woolwich £1m cocaine stash: Drug lords jailed for 19 years
THREE drug lords were locked up today for a total of 19 years after they were caught with a £1m stash of cocaine. The men ran a criminal drug-dealing network and were found with more than six kilogrammes of cocaine and around £2k cash at a property
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Lewisham eBay athlete sees Olympic dream dashed
By Ben Baker LEWISHAM’S James Ellington went through more than most athletes just to be at London 2012 having auctioned himself on eBay in order to fund his dream. But he couldn’t help but think he had stood in someone else’s way as his fairytale
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Greenwich fencer thanks university for Olympics backing
GREENWICH University’s Husayn Rosowsky was part of the Team GB Olympics British fencing team which narrowly lost to world champions Italy in the quarter-finals of the men’s foil team event on Sunday. In the singles event earlier last week, the second
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Saunders wins Faldo golf contest for second time
DARTFORD golf sensation Michael Saunders has enjoyed even more success on the course after adding the Sir Nick Faldo Commemoration Jug to his ever growing trophy haul. The event, which was marking its quarter century after being launched in 1987, is
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Fire fear has closed BP garage on the A20 near Sidcup
FEARS of a fire have led to a petrol station on the A20 near Sidcup to be closed. Firefighters were called to the BP garage on the Swanley bypass earlier today after a petrol pump nozzle became stuck in a car’s tank. It is understood to still
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Saints midfielder target set to resume Millwall contract talks soon
LIAM Trotter will resume contract talks with Millwall once the Championship season is off and running. The highly-rated midfielder has two years left on his current deal and manager Kenny Jackett has made no secret he wants to see that extended. Trotter
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Jackett rules out Blades midfielder return
KENNY Jackett has confirmed Millwall will not be attempting to bring midfielder Nick Montgomery back from Sheffield United. The 30-year-old saw a brief loan spell at The Den cut short late last season by injury but it was reported this week the Lions
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London riots: Pictures of suspects wanted by Lewisham police a year on
PICTURES in this gallery are the people still suspected of being involved in the riots last year in Lewisham. If you recognise any of the people pictured call Lewisham police on 0207 230 4242 with the reference number of the photo. See images
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New Den pitch a massive plus for Lions boss
KENNY Jackett is looking to see immediate benefits this season after The Den pitch was relaid over the summer. Historically Millwall have been a club who can proudly boast of a strong home record but that wasn’t the case last year as the Lions lost
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Millwall manager Kenny Jackett answers your tweets
NEWS Shopper yesterday asked Millwall fans to tweet their questions via @NewsShopperSprt so we could put the best three to Kenny Jackett. The Lions boss was only too happy to oblige when we caught up with him at The Den and here is what he had to say
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Firework display for Olympic send-off
FIREWORKS will be sending off the Olympics with a bang in Woolwich on Saturday. The display will take place above the summer sight of tall ships cruising along the river at the Royal Arsenal Pier at 9.45pm. Spectators can enjoy the free show
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Bromley Police Cadets spreading crime prevention message
POLICE cadets are out and about spreading a crime prevention message across Bromley. Every Wednesday for the remainder of the summer holidays the teenagers, aged from 14 to 17, are handing out home security packs and anti-burglary leaflets.
