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Wands chief looking for more progress this season
CRAY Wanderers manager Ian Jenkins says he feels his side can build upon last season's ninth placed finish in the Isthmian Premier League. Having finished seven points off the play-offs in the last campaign, the club have gone through a series of changes
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Memorial planned to mark Woolwich London 2012 Olympics venue
WOOLWICH'S role in the Olympics is to have a permanent memorial if plans for a piece of public art go ahead. The Royal Artillery Barracks has provided the backdrop to shooting events at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with a temporary
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WIN Weald of Kent Craft Show tickets
We have teamed up with the organisers of the Weald of Kent Craft Show to offer 10 lucky readers a chance to win a pair of tickets to this fantastic show. This inspiring show, set in the picturesque surrounds of Penshurst Place near Tonbridge from
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Hollywood dresses on show at Bluewater
GLAMOROUS gowns from Hollywood blockbusters will be among the attractions at a crafts show at Bluewater. Prima Homemade – The Creative Stitches and Hobbycrafts Show will occupy the shopping centre’s Glow venue from September 6 to September 9 with
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Adam Gemili turns his attention to competing in 200m race
ADAM Gemili is turning his attention to racing 200m as he takes to the track in his first major competition since the Olympics . He will line-up alongside Olympic 100m finalists Ryan Bailey and Churandy Martina as well as relay teammate Christian
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Orpington MP endorses loyalty card for local traders
ORPINGTON MP Jo Johnson endorsed a new initiative encouraging local purchasing power on August 10. The scheme, run by My Loyalty Card, offers discounts with an aim to draw consumers back into the High Street in Orpington. It has proved popular
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Landlord in court after Catford family poisoned by carbon monoxide
A LANDLORD has been handed a suspended jail sentence after a mother, her partner and eight-year-old daughter were poisoned by carbon monoxide at a Catford flat. Gail Calvert, partner Stephen Clayden and the girl inhaled large quantities of the
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Swanley gears up for summer fireworks
SWANLEY Town Council’s premier outdoor event is just around the corner. The 1812 Concert and fireworks are heading to Swanley Park on Friday, August 24. Bring a picnic and enjoy the small fun fair, boating lake, miniature railway and boating
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Find out about Portas Pilot schemes for Kirkdale, Sydenham and Forest Hill
PEOPLE can find out more about funding for high street schemes in Sydenham, Kirkdale and Forest Hill on August 23. Last month, the streets were awarded money under the government's Portas Pilot scheme to improve local shopping areas. Residents
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Rare Ansel Adams photography exhibition comes to Greenwich
A RARE opportunity to see an extensive exhibition by one of the icons of twentieth century American photography is coming to Greenwich. The National Maritime Museum will host Ansel Adams: Photography from the Mountains to the Sea from November
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Great Greenwich Treaure Hunt to raise cash for Oxfam
PEOPLE are being invited to turn detective next month as part of a charity treasure hunt. Greenwich Oxfam Fundraising Group and Visit Greenwich are holding the special event on September 16. The treasure hunt will see questions which teams
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Man denies Carmel Charles murder in Catford
A 21-YEAR-OLD man has appeared in court to deny stabbing Carmel Charles to death in Catford last November. Police officers were called to Ravensbourne Park at around 2pm on November 19 last year to reports of an assault. Once officers arrived
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Plays from either end of Shakespeare's career performed together
PLAYS from either end of Shakespeare’s career are being brought together by a theatre company in Brockley. One of the Bard’s first plays – and certainly his first comedy – Two Gentlemen of Verona will be performed alongside his last, Two Noble
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Burman not happy with ref after Woking loss
DARTFORD manager Tony Burman has criticised the match officials’ performances in his side’s 1-0 defeat away to Woking last night. In the first half Darts midfielder Lee Noble was dismissed after committing two bookable offences in five minutes. Despite
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Crayford woman fined for dumping 14 bags of rubbish on footpath
A CRAYFORD woman has been fined £100 for dumping 14 bags of rubbish on a footpath. Nicola Crone, of Maiden Lane, pleaded guilty at Bromley Magistrates' Court on August 3 to contravening the Environmental Protection Act 1990. The 31-year-old
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Ashby: Welling's reputation has grown in game
WELLING United assistant manager Barry Ashby feels the Wings’ standing in football has risen ahead of his side’s season opener against recently relegated Bath City. The Park View Road side qualified for the play-offs last year where they suffered heartbreak
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Downham teenage stroke victim's operation cancelled due to 'no NHS funding'
FUNDING for a 17-year-old stroke victim’s emergency operation has been thrown into doubt because his case is so unusual. Bradley Cory, of Downham Way, Downham, suffered a stroke in September last year. The sixth former, who now wears a walking
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Sidcup cardiac support group enjoy ace day of sports
THIRTY budding athletes battled it out in a sports day organised by a Sidcup cardiac support group. The sun shone as members of the Ace of Hearts Cardiac Support Group competed in the day of sporting fun, held on Wednesday (August 8) in the
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Bromley garage leaves customer with two parking tickets
A DRIVER took his car to a repair garage only for it to be returned with two parking tickets. Fabian McQueen, 21, dropped off his Fiat Punto at Jay’s Auto in Bromley, to get the gearbox fixed. The Kingston University student says he was told
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Darts come off second best despite dominating at Woking
FOR the second time in the space of a few months, Woking picked up three points against Dartford which their performance did not merit. Having said this, they were offered two straws in those games, grasped them firmly along with the points on offer
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Man in hospital after Brockley shooting
A MAN is in hospital suffering from gunshot wounds after an attack in Brockley. Police were called to the incident in Brockley Road at around 7.10pm last night (Aug 14), following reports of shots fired. A short time later, a man in his early
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A-level results in south-east London and north Kent: Follow News Shopper coverage
Follow News Shopper’s coverage tomorrow for live news as we get it of A-level results across south-east London and north Kent. We’ll bring you the figures and reactions from schools and colleges throughout our area during the morning. If you
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Lions boss happy to learn lessons from Crawley display
KENNY Jackett believes he learnt a lot about his Millwall side following their defeat to Crawley Town in the Capital One Cup last night. The Lions succumbed to their second defeat to the League One outfit in as many weeks after they lost 2-0 in a recent
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Braintree take honours at Ebbsfleet
EBBSFLEET United suffered a narrow defeat in their opening home game of the season to Braintree Town on Tuesday evening at Stonebridge Road. After a disjointed opening 15 minutes, Ebbsfleet had the first chance when Joe Howe’s’ cross caused havoc for
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Daish questions defender's dismissal
EBBSFLEET United manager Liam Daish said he was disappointed with referee Charles Breakspear’s decision to send Patrick Ada off for a professional foul in last night’s 1-0 defeat at home to Braintree Town. In an even game, Kenny Davis secured the win
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Lewisham fire: Man threw girlfriend out window to escape flat blaze
A 35-YEAR-OLD said he had to throw his girlfriend out of a window and on to a car roof to escape a fire which tore through their block of flats. Jonathan Dobberson had eight friends at his second-storey flat in Campshill Road, Lewisham, at around
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Blind personal trainer hopes Paralympics will encourage people to take up sport
ENGLAND'S first blind personal trainer hopes the approaching Paralympics will encourage people with disabilities to get involved with sport. James O’Driscoll, from Hayes, suffers from the rare genetic condition Leber’s Optic Neuropathy.
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Bexleyheath and Erith swimming pools' children's charges - not a good sports legacy
I would like to start by saying how much I have enjoyed having the Olympics in London and how it has really inspired my two young boys to learn about and see sports that they has never heard of before. What has really upset me is taking my two boys to
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Cleeve Park School, Sidcup, has 11 Apple iMac computers stolen
THIEVES have stolen 11 Apple iMac computers worth more than £10,000 from a school in Sidcup. The burglary occurred at Cleeve Park School, in Bexley Lane, at around 2:20am on August 4. CCTV footage from the school’s 63 cameras is being carefully
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Cricket star Harbhajan Singh to promote Gravesham
GRAVESHAM Council has recruited a handy spin doctor. Indian test cricket star Harbhajan Singh will be promoting the town having accepted an honorary role as ambassador for Gravesham after it was twinned with his home city of Jalandhar earlier
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Golfers invited to tee off and win cash prizes at Bluewater
FAMILIES are invited to show off their golfing skills at Bluewater this weekend, in a bid to win cash prizes. Pirate Cove Adventure Golf will host the Pirate Cove Smugglers Cup on Saturday (August 18), offering a prize of £150 to the competitor
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John Lewis Bluewater donates cash to three groups
JOHN Lewis Bluewater has announced the first three groups to receive support through its new Community Matters scheme. Arrow Riding Centre, based in Dartford, gained the majority of the vote with 51.55 per cent, and received a donation of £1,546
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Erith and Thamesmead MP Teresa Pearce slams rail fare rises
MP for Erith and Thamesmead Teresa Pearce has joined a prominent Kent councillor in condemning proposed increases in rail fares from January 2013. The government has set fares to rise by the level of inflation + 3 per cent next year. This will
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Pay-by-phone parking to be introduced in Gravesend
MOTORISTS in Gravesend will be able to pay for parking with their mobile phones later this year, as part of a borough-wide parking revamp. Gravesham Borough Council will also upgrade the 42 pay-by-coin machines in their car parks, installing
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Swanley railway station lifts upgraded in time for Paralympic Games
THE LIFTS at Swanley railway station have been upgraded in time for the Paralympic Games in September. Part of a multi-million pound station makeover, the new lifts will provide improved access for disabled passengers passing through the station
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Police re-appeal for information following murder of Pamela Wheeler in Thamesmead
NEARLY a month on from the murder of pensioner Pamela Wheeler in Thamesmead, detectives are re-appealing for information. Officers will be at the scene again tomorrow (August 16) speaking to members of the public and urging possible witnesses
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Lewisham brothel owner Earl Warburton murder: Detectives offer £20k reward
DETECTIVES are offering a £20,000 reward for witnesses to the murder of a Lewisham brothel owner six months ago. The renewed appeal comes after Earl Warburton was found dead at his flat in Loampit Hill on February 15. A post mortem examination
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Police appeal after woman covered in 'urine' on train at Plumstead station
OFFICERS are appealing for the public’s help after a woman was covered in ‘urine’ on a train as she waited for it to leave Plumstead station. The unsuspecting victim had taken a seat beneath an open window of the 8.46pm Plumstead to Greenwich service
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Lewisham fire 'heroes' rescue seven from Campshill Road flats blaze
FIREFIGHTERS saved the lives of seven people after a fire tore through a block of flats in Lewisham this morning (August 15). Crews rescued five women, one child and one baby from the building in Campshill Road while the London Fire Brigade control
