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Powell may check out free agent Reo-Coker
CHRIS Powell has hinted he may be prepared to look into Nigel Reo-Coker’s availability. The 28-year-old is a free agent after activating a release clause in his contract with Bolton following their recent relegation to the Championship. Reo-Coker
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Beckenham girl's dog snatched by thieves in passing car
A 12-YEAR-OLD Beckenham dog lover had her pet chihuahua snatched from her arms by a passing car on Wednesday. Tae Bennett was walking her dog Ollie along Arrol Road, Beckenham, when she was stopped by a blue car occupied by a couple in their
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Kent Police appeal after Gravesend wheelchair theft
NORTH Kent Police are appealing for information after a wheelchair was stolen from outside a home in Gravesend. It was taken from the house in Havengore Avenue on August 20. Inspector Tony Ramskill said: "The chair was purchased
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Crystal Palace FC Foundation Bromley Kickz scheme appeals for new members
A FOUNDATION promoting social inclusion among young people has appealed for new members. The Crystal Palace FC Foundation Bromley Kickz programme paid a visit Mountfield Community Centre in Sandway Road, St Mary Cray on August 29 to promote awareness
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Greenwich people tricked by conmen into handing over thousands in lottery ticket scam
CONMEN have been tricking people in Greenwich into handing over thousands of pounds in cash and jewellery by claiming to have won the lottery. The elaborate scam involves a trickster – who generally targets elderly people of Asian heritage - claiming
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Charlton manager up for Forest test
VALLEY boss Chris Powell sees Nottingham Forest as a big challenge for Charlton on Saturday but believes his side can cope without injured defender Matt Taylor. Charlton lie ninth in the Championship table and are up against a side who were on the
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Trinity Laban has starring role at Paralympic Games opening ceremony
DEPTFORD and Greenwich's Trinity Laban played a central role in last night's spectacular Paralympic Games opening ceremony. It featured two compositions from the institution's own Errollyn Wallen, along with a starring role for dance alumnus
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Bexley is worst local authority for food business hygiene says new survey
BEXLEY'S eateries could do with a cleanup according to new research into food hygiene. The survey concluded the borough's catering businesses have the highest failure rate among local authority areas in England under the Food Standards Agency's
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Video: Little Mix thanks for Bluewater fans after X Factor winners' book signing
X FACTOR winners Little Mix have thanked fans who queued to meet them at Bluewater this morning (August 30). Some dedicated fans – or Mixers as they call themselves – queued at the shopping centre overnight to meet their idols. Thousands showed
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Addicks chief not giving up on N'Guessan deal yet
CHARLTON manager Chris Powell is still interested in signing Dany N’Guessan and believes he would add something different to his attacking options. The Frenchmen had a fruitful loan spell at the Valley last season and remains a target for the Addicks
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Firefighters cut lady from car following Gravesend crash
A LADY had to be cut free from her car following a two-vehicle crash in Gravesend this afternoon (August 30). Emergency services were called to the incident in Thames Way at 2:30pm. Firefighters used cutting equipment to free the lady
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London 2012 Olympics increases interest in Chislehurst Lawn Tennis Club
INTEREST in a Chislehurst tennis club has increased fourfold since the Olympics. The chairman of Chislehurst Lawn Tennis Club says he takes a few calls from prospective members each week compared to every month before the games. Memberships
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MP and lawyers tackle shady employers
SHADY employers are being targeted by Cross Street Law Centre in Erith, following the intervention of an MP. The centre has identified suspect practices by employers being used to dance around employment law and deny workers their rights and is
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Powell: Only one offer on table for duo linked with Villa, Hammers and Bolton
CHRIS Powell has admitted there is an offer on the table for one of his players. Dale Stephens and Chris Solly have both been linked with Valley exits – Stephens with Aston Villa, while West Ham and Bolton have reportedly been fighting it out to sign
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Downham teenager Antonia Daley still missing after nine days
POLICE are appealing for help from the public in helping to trace a missing teenager who went missing nine days ago. Antonia Daley left her house in Arcus Road, Downham, at around 8.15am last Tuesday August 21 after telling her mum she was going
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Have your say on Bexley healthcare
HAVE a hand in how healthcare is run in Bexley by taking part in the consultation for the council’s new Healthwatch scheme. Councils across the country are required to set up a consumer champion body for health and social care which will make sure
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Beckenham Junction assault CCTV pictures for police appeal
BRITISH Transport Police are appealing for help following an assault on a man near Beckenham Junction station which left him with a broken cheekbone. Detectives have released images of three men who they believe have key information about the attack
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Have your say on Southeastern rail services
WE all love to moan about it but now passengers have a rare chance to comment on Southeastern train services. The company's current franchise is up for renewal in 2014, lasting until at least 2020, so the Department for Transport (DfT) is running
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Calling all BECKENHAM businesses
The Beckenham Business Association's next meeting is on Tuesday 4 September. We’re delighted and honoured to confirm the following speakers:- - John Wood, Manager Sainsbury’s, Beckenham - Janet Bradford, Executive Director,
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Lewisham Council overpays staff by more than £216k over 10 years
LEWISHAM Council has overpaid staff by more than £216,000 over the past 10 years. There were 159 staff members who received overpayments between 2002 to 2012, a Freedom of Information (FOI) request has revealed. The council has recovered £145,911.23
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Lions boss wants home improvement against Boro
KENNY Jackett says home form is key as he looks to kick-start the season with a win at The Den against Middlesbrough on Saturday. Millwall will be looking for three points against an in-form Boro side who have won their last three games and are sitting
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INVITATION - The Breast of Bromley - 19 September
Wednesday 19 September The Breast of Bromley Launch Party is on 19 September , at IGF (International Good Fellows) Tapas Bar/restaurant, Churchill Court, Westmoreland Place, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1DS 6.30 pm for 7.00 pm start and will
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Caterpillars' giant web discovered in Thamesmead near Belmarsh Prison
RESEMBLING a gruesome horror movie prop, very hungry caterpillars have set up Thamesmead’s most popular web-site. At twenty feet long and five feet wide, this blanket opposite Belmarsh Prison is the silk webbing left behind by caterpillars to protect
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Jackett expecting quiet deadline day
KENNY Jackett has revealed it is unlikely any new faces will be arriving at The Den before the transfer window closes tomorrow. The Lions boss admits the priority is to make some cuts after exceeding his present budget, making any moves into the club
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Thousands see Paralympic torch pass through Deptford and Greenwich
THOUSANDS waited patiently in the rain yesterday for the arrival of the Paralympic torch in Deptford and Greenwich. The torch had been running 90 minutes behind schedule throughout the day but crowds of people were kept occupied along the route
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Two separate crashes on A2 cause morning rush hour delays
TWO separate crashes on the A2 caused delays for motorists this morning (August 30). Kent Police were first called at 7:48am to a two-car crash at Pepperhill junction. The carriageway was closed while emergency services attended and one
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Paralympics 2012: GB athletes go for gold as London Games begin
BRITAIN’S Paralympians will be hoping for an early gold rush today as the Games gets under way in earnest. Last night saw a stunning opening to the London 2012 games as more than 62,000 cheering fans packed into the Olympic Stadium in Stratford
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Greenhithe man denies charge over alleged Dartford dog attack on girl
A GREENHITHE man whose dog allegedly injured a girl in Dartford has denied a charge in court. Jonathan James, aged 21, of Morgan Drive, pleaded not guilty to allowing his dog to be dangerously out of control in a public place. It is alleged
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John Roan School in Blackheath has new iPads and laptops stolen
THIEVES have made off with more than 130 brand new laptops and iPads which had just been bought for pupils of a Blackheath school. John Roan School had recently kitted itself out with state-of-the-art technology when the burglary took place on
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Image released following Eltham Marks and Spencer theft
POLICE have released an image of a man they want to talk to after thieves stole cash from Marks and Spencer in Eltham. The Eltham High Street theft, during which a member of the public who tried to intervene was punched in the face, happened on
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X Factor winners Little Mix hoping to break world record at Bluewater this morning
X FACTOR winners Little Mix are hoping to break a Guinness World Record at Bluewater this morning (August 30). The girlband hopes to break the record for the largest book signing by autographing copies of their new book Ready to Fly. Perrie
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School uniform costs too high for parents? Have your say
PARENTS will be forking out £200 per child for school uniform ahead of the new term, figures show. How do your back-to-school costs stack up? The Local Government Association says schools have a "moral responsibility" to keep the cost of pupils
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Bexleyheath canoe club offers beginners courses at Danson Lake
FOLLOWING Team GB’s canoeing success at London 2012, budding canoeists in Bexley are being offered the chance to have a go. Bexleyheath-based Meridian Canoe Club is hosting six-hour beginner’s courses at Danson Lake - inside Danson Park -
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Canines lock paws at Grove Park dog show
MAKE no bones about it, you had to be barking mad to miss a park's first ever dog show last week. The Chinbrook Meadows show in Grove Park on August 26 featured scores of canines locking paws to bag prizes across a range of categories. Along
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Bexleyheath girl-guides take to the North Sea on board giant yacht
TWO Bexleyheath girl guides sailed across the North Sea on board a yacht in a “once in a lifetime opportunity.” Lucy Haslam, 24, and Charlotte Warrell, 18, were part of an all-guide crew who sailed on board the 72-foot ship for seven days between
