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No police investigation into rumoured sexual assault in Foots Cray
A SECTION of Cray Road in Foots Cray was cordoned off by police on Saturday following rumours of a sexual assault. Suggestions there had been a murder were also rife, but police told News Shopper they are not proceeding with any investigation.
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Top six finish for young Dartford Harrier
BEN Sutton was the only member of Dartford Harriers to enter the Kent U13 pentathlon championships at Tonbridge. He finished sixth out of 11 entrants with a points score of 1,244. Individual marks were: 75m hurdles 15.08s, shot putt 4.74m, long
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Colfeians just miss out at Cobham
OLD Colfeians suffered a narrow defeat at Cobham in their fisr game back in London Division One South. Despite playing the more attacking rugby, with their pack particularly impressive, OCs gifted the opposition a couple of tries that proved to be
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Lorry driver suspended in air after vehicle crashes into old Oak tree
A LORRY driver was left dangling in the air after his vehicle crashed into an old oak tree in Blackheath. Witnesses likened the drama to a farcical scene from the Italian Job after the seven-ton lorry collided with a roundabout and became
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Dartford athlete Megan Edwards catches Usain Bolt's eye
IT APPEARS the fastest man on the planet couldn't resist the charms of a young Dartford athlete. Megan Edwards, 22, a junior athlete at Dartford Harriers Athletic Club, is said to have enjoyed dates with Usain Bolt during his triple gold winning
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Bexleyheath murder accused Andre Ribeiro on trial over Frederick Moore stabbing
A PORTUGUESE man has gone on trial accused of murdering father-of-one Frederick Moore in Bexleyheath. Andre Ribeiro, 21, denies murdering Mr Moore on December 8 last year, in Bynon Avenue. Richard Wormald, prosecuting, told the Old Bailey:
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Downham teen beats cancer to bag brilliant GCSE results
AMONG the standout performers in last month's GCSE results was a Downham teenager who missed one year of school due to a rare form of cancer. In October 2010 Samveer Parris was diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma, a rare tumour which affected his
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Greenwich Council planning chiefs accused over Woolwich betting shops go-ahead
PLANNING chiefs have been accused of “failing” the public after giving two more betting shops the go-ahead in Woolwich. Bookies Betfred will move into Powis Street while Paddy Power will set up shop in Brewery Road, close to a special needs school
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Beckenham man shines laser pen at police helicopter
A BECKENHAM man who shone a laser pen at a police helicopter was not charged after he apologised. The 26-year-old was arrested at 10.14pm on September 2 after aiming the beam at the aircraft, from Birkbeck Road, Bromley. He was taken to Bromley
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Woolwich archery athlete celebrates 64th birthday as oldest member of Paralympics GB
WOOLWICH’S paralympian Kate Murray celebrated her 64th birthday on the first day of the Games as the oldest member of Paralympics GB. The archery athlete hit target and got through to the last 16 before losing out to Turkey’s Gizem Girismen in
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Hundreds flock to the theatre for fun, games and 3D magic
Most people visit the theatre to see a play. But The Orchard in Dartford opened its doors to 600 guests on Sunday for face painting, competitions, craft workshops and sneak previews. The venue enjoyed a fantastically successful open day
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Orpington drug smuggler David McMillan jailed for six years
A NOTORIOUS drug smuggler who once escaped Thailand’s Klong Prem prison is back behind bars after being arrested in Orpington. David McMillan, aged 56, of Bow Crescent, Orpington, was jailed for six years at Croydon Crown Court. He was convicted
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Silver medal for Paralympic star cyclist from Lewisham
LEWISHAM’s cycling star Shaun McKeown scored silver in the C3 men’s individual pursuit at the Velodrome on Friday. The cerebral palsy sufferer, who lives in Lee, claimed the medal after clocking 3.38.637 on the track - narrowly missing out on
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Bullish Dartford brush aside Alfreton
DARTFORD continued the good form which has produced nine points from the last three league games with an emphatic demolition of Alfreton Twon on Saturday. The nature of the victory was a confidence booster ahead of the visit of table-topping Newport
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Valley chairman reaffirms transfer stance after Villa fail to meet asking price
CHARLTON chairman Michael Slater says the Addicks have no intention of cashing in on their prize assets after rejecting several big money bids from Aston Villa for Dale Stephens last week. The tough negotiating stance ultimately put Villa off as the
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Katie Price banned from driving by Bromley magistrates
EX-GLAMOUR model Katie Price, aka Jordan, has been banned from driving for a year after appearing at Bromley Magistrates’ Court. The reality TV star and novelist, 34, was found guilty on August 31 of two counts of failing to give information regarding
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Keogh confident Millwall can challenge for top places
MILLWALL’S two-goal hero against Middlesbrough Andy Keogh is confident the Lions will do well this season despite financial constraints. The Irish star got one in each half on Saturday with two predatory strikes, latching onto a rebound after James
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Reviews of the latest music releases
Soul Breakout '61 **** Fantastic Voyage's latest archive anthology features a stunning array of classic soul recordings which all found their way into the US charts more than half a century ago. Sam Cooke's Cupid, Ben E.King's Stand By
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Azezur Khan shooting in Honor Oak: Fourth man arrested and bailed
A FOURTH man has been arrested and bailed following a fatal shooting which spilled over into Honor Oak last year. Police were called to the junction of Forest Hill Road and Rockells Place shortly after 3pm on November 3 where they found Azezur
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Plane's emergency landing near Biggin Hill Airport after engine fails
ENGINE failure meant a pilot had to make an emergency landing at the end of a training flight from Biggin Hill Airport. The pilot alerted air traffic control to difficulties with the Piper PA-28 aircraft before landing the plane in a field near
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Players dedicate Sheffield Wednesday win to fans
CRYSTAL Palace’s players dedicated Saturday’s maiden 2-1 Championship victory of the 2012/13 season to the club’s loyal fans, according to boss Dougie Freedman. The Eagles lost 4-1 at Preston in the League Cup on Tuesday night to cap off a horror start
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Freedman hits back at Owls reaction to penalty controversy
PALACE boss Dougie Freedman was left disappointed by the conduct of Sheffield Wednesday’s players after a controversial refereeing decision sparked ugly scenes at Selhurst Park. In the closing stages with the game finely poised at 1-1, Glenn Murray
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Murray earns well deserved break after Wednesday double
GLENN Murray’s brace may well have earned him a couple of days off, according to a delighted Dougie Freedman. Murray returned from a knee injury to score both of Palace’s goals on their way to their opening win of the season on Saturday against Sheffield
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Farnborough pile on early season woe for Bromley
BROMLEY put in a horror first half show at Cherrywood Road on Saturday as they went down against a mediocre Farnborough side. But in an improved second half they could not break through, missing yet another penalty in the process. There was not much
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Jackson: We got half-time rollicking from boss at Forest
JOHNNIE Jackson revealed manager Chris Powell had plenty to say at half-time during Saturday’s 2-1 defeat at Nottingham Forest. The Addicks trailed 1-0 at the break to Lewis McGugan’s 17th minute opener but Forest could have been out of sight after
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Child-raising costs 'increased 15 per cent'
THE cost of raising a pre-secondary school child has risen to more than £90,000, according to new figures. The average annual cost of raising a child up to the age of 11 in Britain has increased by £1,085 in the last five years, up 15 per cent from
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LOCOG paying for taxi journeys for disabled people
WHEELCHAIR users are being offered free replacement transport services thanks to a LOCOG contract. Petts Wood station in Bromley, along with many others around London, is inaccessible for those with mobility difficulties. In a bid to assist
