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Time to bask in the afterglow of the Games
In her regular column SARAH TROTTER reflects on the past fortnight and suggests now is the time to bask in the afterglow of the Games. I IMAGINE there would have been a few sore heads in offices around the capital this morning. The closing
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Police advice for parties following Facebook gatecrash in Chislehurst
BROMLEY police have given advice on avoiding “Facebook gatecrashers” at parties following an incident in Chislehurst. The 18th birthday party, which was advertised on the social media site, had to be broken up by police on August 4. Fifty friends
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Thief grabs till cash at superstore in Eltham
A THIEF punched a man in the face before making off with till cash at a superstore in Eltham on Friday. A man queued to buy items at Marks and Spencer’s in Eltham High Street before grabbing money from the till and running out. The cashier
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Patients treated to bottled water after water pipe bursts in hospital
PATIENTS were treated to bottled water this morning after a water pipe burst at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich. A fire engine from Woolwich was called at around 4.20am to pump drinking water into the affected tank. Wards were stocked
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Video: Jessica Ennis, Victoria Pendleton and Team GB perform Queen's Don't Stop Me Now
WE HAVE all marvelled at their sporting prowess this past fortnight – and now we can admire Team GB’s, ahem, performance of a different kind. Olympics stars including Jessica Ennis, Sir Chris Hoy, Victoria Pendleton and Louis Smith, joined briefly
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Sevenoaks District Council encourages people to take part in free bike rides
SEVENOAKS District Council is encouraging people to get fit and explore the area with free bike rides. Sky Ride will be hosting an event on August 26 at 2pm from New Ash Green to Stansted. A British Cycling trained ride leader will be there
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Charlton Lido celebrates 5,000 visitors since last month's reopening
THE NEW look Charlton Lido has already caused a splash with 5,000 visitors taking the plunge since it reopened last month. Thousands of residents have already dipped their toes in the £3m revamped lido which now has a 50m Olympic-sized heated outdoor
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London 2012: Mayor Boris Johnson says snap up Paralympics tickets after Olympics success
MAYOR of London Boris Johnson has reflected on the success of the London 2012 Olympics , while also urging Londoners to snap up tickets for the forthcoming Paralympics. Mr Johnson said in the wake of events of the past fortnight there was "massive
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Greenwich Park after London 2012 Olympics
THE SPECTACULAR Olympic venue of Greenwich Park welcomed a total 273,000 visitors during the Games. The busiest day was during the cross-country events on July 31 when 50,000 spectators crowded into the stadium. An extra 2,000 volunteers and
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Bexley households reminded to return electoral registration forms
HOUSEHOLDS are being reminded to return their electoral registration forms to be able to vote. Residents are being urged to respond online, by phone or by post as soon as possible to ensure their names stay on the electoral register. For the
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Arnold Schwarzenegger takes Thames cable car ride with Boris Johnson
AFTER Boris Johnson’s last airborne escapade, Hollywood action hero Arnold Schwarzenegger might have felt nervous about taking a cable car ride with the London Mayor to the North Greenwich Arena. Thankfully it all went smoothly this time as the
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Greenwich Peninsula Festival events cancelled because of "disappointing" turnout
EVENTS at the Greenwich Peninsula Festival were cancelled due to a "disappointing" turn-out from the public, say organisers. There were high hopes for the Dutch-roots festival of music, culture and international business which was pledged £50k
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Paralysed 'welly wanging' teacher from Wilmington Enterprise College loses £5 million High Court challenge
A TEACHER from a Dartford school who was left paralysed after breaking his neck in a freak welly-wanging accident on a school trip has lost his High Court claim for more than £5 million in damages. Glennroy Blair-Ford will face round-the-clock
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EastEnders actor Tony Discipline on trial for alleged nightclub attack
THE TRIAL of an EastEnders actor from Belvedere accused of breaking a man’s jaw at a London nightclub has begun. Tony Discipline – better known on screen as Tyler Moon - previously pleaded not guilty to GBH and common assault. The 23-year-old
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Reviews of the latest music releases
The Flatlanders, "The Odessa Tapes" **** The contents of this splendid alternative country-rock set were thought to have been lost forever until the bassist on the original sessions discovered a dusty reel-to-reel tape in his closet,and the contents
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Crayford lady makes 100
RUNNY honey is the secret to the long life of a lady in Crayford who turned 100 last week. Doris McCann reached the milestone on August 9 and she always makes sure to have some on her cereal along with her husband Mac of 73 years -
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Gravesend man stabbed by girlfriend after throwing away her diet pills
A FATHER-OF-TWO says he was inches from death after his girlfriend stabbed him for throwing away her diet pills. Royce Ali suffered stab wounds to his left arm and right side of his chest when Andrea Madden grabbed a four inch knife and attacked
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Most popular baby names in London and South East
PEOPLE in London and the South East have been revealed as having different tastes to the rest of the country when it comes to naming babies. While Harry and Amelia were the most popular first names given to children born in England and Wales in
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The Paralympic Torch is coming to Eltham
The Deputy Mayor of Greenwich, Cllr Angela Cornforth, will join staff and supporters from Sainsbury’s Eltham to welcome the Paralympic Torch on Sunday, 19 August when it visits the store on Philipot Path for two hours. Sainsbury’s as the first
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Teddy bear picnic in the woods
Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice is hosting its ever-popular annual Teddy Bears' Picnic event at the Hospice grounds in Abbey Wood. A picnic box and teddy bear-themed fun will be provided for each child, including Baby Ballet, Peppa Pig
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Sprinter Gemili's Olympics a success despite relay disqualification
THE SUMMER before going off to university is a memorable one for most 18-year-olds and Adam Gemili will have plenty to look back on. The youngster from Dartford did the town proud despite a hiccup in the 4 x 100m relay heat on Friday night.
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Blackheath & Bromley Harrier happy Overall with Olympic marathon effort
By Tom Bell SCOTT Overall ran through a furnace to finish a brutal Olympic marathon on Sunday – and promptly set his sights on doing another as soon as possible. The Blackheath & Bromley runner came home in 61st place on The Mall in central London
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Ebbsfleet edge goal feast at Nuneaton
EBBSFLEET United got their 2012/13 campaign off to a spectacular start with a 5-4 victory at Nuneaton Town on Saturday. It may have been a warm sunny afternoon in Warwickshire but this was a day where the goals just rained in. In an action-packed
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Bexley entrepreneur sets up new record label and recording studio
A YOUNG entrepreneur is hoping to "get Bexley on the map" with his new record label and recording studio. Quadri Haruna, of Northall Road, Barnehurst, registered his company Qh Music two months ago and is now offering schools the chance to use
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Dartford family lucky to escape fire alive
A Dartford family were lucky to escape alive after a fire at their home in the early hours of this morning. Two crews were sent to the house in East Hill at 2.06am after a passer-by raised the alarm. The couple and their baby escaped after
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London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics: Share your views on the Games
THE London 2012 Olympics has finished but the memories of those 16 days will live on for a long time. The Paralympics will be taking place shortly. Will you be as interested in this as much as the Olympics? Do you think the Paralympics should have
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Powell proud of Fulham fightback
CHRIS Powell praised Charlton’s battling spirit after they came from behind to win 2-1 at Fulham on Saturday in a behind closed doors friendly. The Championship side were put under the cosh by their Premier League hosts in the first half but despite
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Addicks manager ponders changes for Orient tie
CHARLTON manager Chris Powell admits he faces a selection dilemma ahead of tomorrow evening’s League Cup encounter with Leyton Orient at The Valley. The O’s tie will be the Addicks’ first competitive game of the season after the Championship campaign
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Man impaled on fence in Beckenham
A MAN was impaled on a fence in Beckenham yesterday evening. The victim, 33, got his leg caught as tried a shortcut on Croydon Road at around midnight. The fire brigade and an ambulance, with a doctor and medical team, were called a few minutes
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Dartford manager rues Tamworth mistakes
TONY Burman admits his Dartford side paid a heavy price for defensive errors in Saturday’s 3-2 opening day defeat at home to Tamworth. The Darts were making their first appearance in the Conference since 1986 but found themselves 2-0 down in the first
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Greenhithe Marina plans appear to have finally sunk
GREENHITHE homeowners are celebrating after plans for a new marina appear to have finally sunk. In April News Shopper revealed that project planner Greenhithe Marina Management LLP (GMMLLP) was once again plotting to build a marina complex in Greenhithe
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Bexley NHS staff volunteer during Olympics and Paralympics
TWO Bexley NHS staff are preparing to volunteer at the Paralympic Games opening ceremony. Taking place at 8.30pm on August 29, the ceremony will challenge perceptions of human possibility. Stop Smoking advisor, Harinder Sadhu, is one of the
