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Charlton see off Foxes
CHARLTON have their first win in the Championship after tonight’s 2-1 Valley victory over Leicester City. The Addicks led 2-0 at the break thanks to goals from strike duo Bradley Wright-Phillips and Yann Kermorgant. Substitute Andy King halved the
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Police helicopter investigates reports of people on railway in Petts Wood
A POLICE helicopter was seen monitoring the railway near Petts Wood train station on Tuesday afternoon. The helicopter hovered overhead for around 30 minutes from 4.30pm near the News Shopper office, Crest View Drive, Petts Wood, following reports
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Bumper first-birthday bash for 35 babies
AN ELTHAM mum hosted a bumper joint first birthday party for 35 babies in her back garden last weekend. Salli Murray, who lives in Riefield Road, threw the giant birthday bash for a network of mums who have supported each other from bump to
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Number of motorists using Dartford Crossing hits all time low
HAVE THE hefty Dartford Crossing toll hikes encouraged motorists to find an alternative route? Figures released by the Highways Agency this week suggest so, as the number of drivers using the crossing has continued to fall during the past 12
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Addicks close to seeing off Middlesbrough in chase for ex-Stoke and Pompey striker
CHARLTON are closing in on a deal to sign Jamaican striker Ricardo Fuller. The 32-year-old is a free agent after being released by Stoke at the end of last season and looked set to join Championship rivals Middlesbrough. Chris Powell became aware
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Bexley Council ordered to pay £150,000 after Danson Park tree causes house to subside
BEXLEY Council has been ordered to pay £150,000 damages to a Welling homeowner after roots from a tree in Danson Park caused her house to crumble. Josephine Robbins, who lives in Radnor Avenue, won a High Court ruling on Thursday (August 16)
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The Apprentice star Gabrielle Omar helps Plumstead students learn architecture
A STAR of The Apprentice television show dropped in to help youngsters build up their architecture skills today. Gabrielle Omar oversaw the architecture and design day at Plumstead Manor School, part of a summer-long programme of courses commissioned
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Modelmakers make a return to Petts Wood for Society of Model Shipwrights show
AN ARRAY of ships were on display when model shipwrights got together to show off their creations. Each year makers from far and wide come to the Society of Model Shipwrights annual event, which this year took place at Petts Wood Memorial Hall,
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Olympic medallist Greg Searle offers advice to young rowers in Bexleyheath
UPCOMING rowers in Bexleyheath were thrilled when an Olympic bronze medallist showed up to offer advice. More than 70 youngsters were getting stuck into a taster day, organised by London Youth Rowing (LYR), at Danson Park when Greg Searle arrived
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Experienced police officers launch Bexley Police Proactive Crime Team
EXPERIENCED police officers have launched a new team to tackle crime directly across Bexley. The Bexley Police Proactive Crime Team was set up at the start of August, initially to deal with a small spike in the number of burglaries in the same
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Greenwich Park proposed toilet charge: Royal Parks' plan is a 'pity'
A TOILET trip in Greenwich Park could soon see you spending 20 pennies for the privilege after cuts to funding. The park is one of eight run by The Royal Parks (TRP) which is considering the charge to help with cleaning costs and which would be
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Game, set and match
A junior tennis course for Thamesmead youngsters came to a successful conclusion on Friday (17 August) with a presentation of certificates and prizes on the courts in Crossway Park. The week-long course, which was organised by Sporting Club Thamesmead
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Circuit prepares for stage rally
BRANDS Hatch will hold a stage rally event for the third time on Bank Holiday Monday following two successful winter events over the last 18 months. The Brands Hatch stage rally will also improve on recently-run events, already a big hit with spectators
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Two men arrested after cannabis found in Greenhithe property
TWO men have been arrested after police found cannabis at a property in Greenhithe. The 26-year-old and 18-year-old, both from Greenhithe, have been arrested for possession with intent to supply after officers executed a warrant at an address in
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Ahoy there me mateys - golfers putt their way to gold at pirate-themed tournament
Swashbuckling golfers putted their way to victory in a brand new tournament any buccaneer would be proud of. Pirate Cove Adventure Golf in Bluewater hosted the premier Pirate Cove Smugglers Cup on Saturday and the Pirate Cove Open 2012 on Sunday
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Darent Valley Hospital lack of services 'means diabetics face higher risk of limb amputation'
DIABETICS in Gravesend and Dartford are more likely to have their limbs amputated because of a lack of suitable services at Darent Valley Hospital, according to a charity. Diabetes UK has criticised the hospital for not having a multi-disciplinary
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Defender in, striker out at Valley
FORMER Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Dorian Dervite-Vaussoue became Charlton’s fourth summer signing when he signed a one-year contract last week. Ex-France youth international Dervite, 24, impressed during pre-season and has signed a one-year contract
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Thamesmead youngsters take up tennis
YOUNGSTERS in Thamesmead have celebrated the end of a successful week-long junior tennis course. Run by Sporting Club Thamesmead, it was led by coaches from Shooters Hill Tennis Club and held in Crossways Park. The course concluded with prizes
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Former stand-up pens Royal satire on Bexley to London train
A FORMER stand-up comedian has penned a satire on the British establishment while commuting from Bexley to London. David Eckhoff, 50, of Wansunt Road in Bexley, wrote the Royal Factor during his 40 minutes a day on the train travelling to his day
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Beckenham man sentenced to eight years for drug crimes
A 44-YEAR-OLD man from Beckenham has been sentenced to eight years in jail after being found guilty of drug offences. Eugene Donegan, of Upper Elmers End Road, was jailed on Monday August 20 following a two-week trial at Croydon Crown Court.
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Aldington Care Home in Blackheath puts on summer fete
A SUMMER fete delighted residents of a Blackheath care home who enjoyed the heatwave and baking for friends and relatives. Pensioners at Aldington Care Home put on their aprons to cook up treats for the baking-hot festivities last Saturday [August
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Lotus nostalgia at Brands
A WEEKEND full of Lotus-themed action has concluded on Sunday at Brands Hatch with a stunning display of world championship-winning Formula 1 cars. A returning Lotus Grand Prix driver, the ultimate trackday car and a historic parade also complemented
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Sidcup allotment holders enjoy Party on the Plot event
FAMILIES descended onto a Sidcup allotment over the weekend for the annual Party on the Plot event. A BBQ, raffle, sling the welly competition and guided tour were enjoyed by more than 45 people at Harland Avenue allotments, in Harland Avenue.
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Bexley residents invited to grow their own food
GREEN fingered residents are being invited to grow their own food. Bexley Council has a small amount of vacant allotment sites available for leasing in Sidcup, Welling and Erith. Cabinet member for environment, Councillor Gareth Bacon, said
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Horton Kirby pub named Best Family Pub in London and the south-east
A HORTON Kirby pub is celebrating being named the Best Family Pub in London and the south-east. The Fighting Cocks Pub and Riverside Restaurant, in The Street, won the title at The Great British Pub Awards. It will now go head-to-head with
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Stewart Francis' David and Victoria Beckham joke - do you know a funnier gag?
CANADIAN comedian Stewart Francis has won an award for the funniest joke at the Edinburgh Fringe with a gag about David and Victoria Beckham – but do you know an even more amusing gag? The deadpan comic’s winning quip was: "You know who really
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BHS in Lewisham joins forces with Clothes Aid to support NSPCC
A DEPARTMENT store has joined others across London in raising money for the NSPCC children’s charity. Customers of the Lewisham store are collecting unwanted items of clothing and donating them to Clothes Aid in order to raise cash. They can
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Falconwood and District Horticultural Society celebrates 75th annual show
FALCONWOOD and District Horticultural Society has celebrated its 75th annual flower, fruit and vegetable show. There were 90 classes, including photography, cake making, needlecraft and children’s classes as well as the traditional flower and vegetable
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Greenwich Peninsula Festival company slides into administration
THE COMPANY responsible for the Greenwich Peninsula Festival has been put into administration after the “severe” financial impact of a “low turnout” to events. The Dutch-roots festival of music, culture and international business – pledged £50k
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Dangerous dog owners face tougher sentences
OWNERS of dangerous dogs face tougher sentences under new guidelines from the Sentencing Council. The guideline for judges and magistrates covers the most commonly sentenced offences in the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 including allowing a dog to be
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London 2012 Paralympics poses new travel challenge for commuters
COMMUTERS in south-east London and north Kent will face a fresh travel challenge when the Paralympics begins next week. Transport bosses have been outlining plans to cope with another influx of visitors. People are being urged by Transport
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Sammy Davis Jnr comes out smelling of roses with his new gardening career
AN ENTERTAINER has dropped show business for the grow business by retraining as a garden designer to reignite his passion. George Long has sung, danced and acted in the West End and theatres around the country for two decades and is now hoping
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New call for witnesses over Stephen Lawrence murder corruption allegations
LAWYERS reviewing allegations of corruption in the original police investigation into the murder of Stephen Lawrence have repeated calls for witnesses to come forward. A team led by Mark Ellison QC has started work looking into the accusations
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Recycling banks for electrical items set up across Bromley
SMALL electrical items can now be recycled at six new recycling banks which have been set up across Bromley. The move by Bromley Council is designed to encourage more recycling and make it more convenient for people to do so. Anything with
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More than 20k convicts on community service 'reoffended last year'
ALMOST 400 criminals carrying out community service reoffend before completing their punishment every week, it has been claimed. A national newspaper said it had uncovered statistics using the Freedom of Information Act which showed more than
