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Natalie Jarvis murder trial: Tom Fuller's ex-girlfriend speaks of the moment he told her Natalie was dead
THE EX-GIRLFRIEND of murder accused Tom Fuller has spoken of the moment he told her Natalie Jarvis was dead. Maidstone Crown Court heard how Stephanie Kinchlea, who dated Fuller for four-and-a-half years, was told to “sit down” before he told her
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John Terry racial abuse trial judge to give talk at Bromley College
JUDGE Howard Riddle, who found John Terry not guilty of racially abusing Anton Ferdinand last year, will be giving a lecture at Bromley College. The lecture, entitled Crime and Punishment, is the third in Bromley College's series of Landmark Lectures
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Top 5 things for families to do in south-east London and north Kent, April 8-14
Here are five top things for families to do during the school holidays this week. Gravesend: All Star Super Slam Wrestling, Woodville Halls, April 10 Prepare for a breathtaking evening of explosive wrestling action this Wednesday at the Woodville
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The Woman In Black to spook out Bromley's Churchill Theatre
A SPOOKY West End classic is coming to the Churchill Theatre during its 23rd year in London. The Woman In Black features a lawyer obsessed with a curse he believes has been cast over him and his family by the spectre of a black ghost. He engages
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Bromley teenager chases burglar from house with golf club
A BROMLEY teenager chased a burglar from his house with a golf club last week, after his front door was smashed in. 17-year-old George Munns, who lives with his parents in Southborough Lane, was enjoying a lie-in on Wednesday morning when he suddenly
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Hither Green Co-operative challenged over early morning booze bid
A HITHER Green supermarket next to a homeless hostel is being urged to drop its application to sell booze from 7am, seven days a week. The Co-operative's bid to start selling alcohol so early in the morning is due to be heard by a Lewisham Council
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Dartford man charged with stealing van while drunk
A DARTFORD man appeared in court today charged with stealing a white van while drunk. Lee Sales, 28, of Tennyson Road, was one of two men arrested in Bexley in the early hours of Sunday morning following the theft of the Citroen Berlingo van from
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Hearing Your Genes Evolve set for Greenwich Cutty Sark premiere
THE composer behind a new piece of classical music premiering in Greenwich is hoping to improve public understanding of genetics. Deidre Gribben says scientists can often struggle to put their ideas across in an accessible way so her piece Hearing
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Greenwich councillor 'takes the plunge' and launches website
A GREENWICH councillor has "taken the plunge" into the digital age by launching his own website. Cabinet member for health, adults and older people Cllr John Fahy says the site will act as a "tool" to engage with community issues. It comes
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Opening of recycling plant in Northfleet to create 40 new jobs
A RECYLING giant will create 40 new jobs as when it opens a new state-of-the-art glass recycling plant in Northfleet. Recesco is expanding into the south east and the opening of the new plant in June this year is expected to increase the company's
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Inquest into death of Swanley soldier Sapper Mark Smith begins at North Kent Coroner's Court
A FALLEN Swanley soldier’s family was in court this morning (April 8) to listen to the start of the inquest into how their son died while on duty in Afghanistan. Sapper Mark Smith was killed on July 26, 2010, in the Sanguin area of Helmand District
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Another heavy loss for Colfeians
OLD Colfeians crashed to a 78-10 defeat to Basingstoke in their London & SE Division One clash at Horn Park. Missing some key players, and despite holding their own for much of the first half, OCs found it difficult to contain the lively Basingstoke
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Weston inflict fifth straight defeat on Bromley
BROMLEY suffered a fifth consecutive league defeat at Weston-super-Mare on Saturday when they went down 3-0. The Somerset club outplayed the Lillywhites for long periods and but for a sparkling display from keeper George Howard, who was standing in
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Pensioners march with zimmer frames and walking sticks in support of Lewisham Hospital
A PLATOON of pensioners have mobilised and will march tomorrow with zimmer frames, walking sticks and shopping trolleys to show support for Lewisham Hospital. Older residents are being called to join the “trolley crocodile” – organised by Lewisham
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Baroness Thatcher death: Dartford politicians' tributes after former PM dies
TRIBUTES have poured in for Margaret Thatcher, who had strong links with the News Shopper area. Baroness Thatcher died peacefully in her sleep this morning following a stroke. The former prime minister stood twice unsuccessfully to be Dartford's
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Deptford by-election racism row over 'ethnic mafia' claims in Evelyn ward
A RACISM row has erupted after a Deptford by-election result prompted claims of a ruling "ethnic mafia". Labour’s newest councillor Olufunke Abidoye swept to victory in Evelyn ward - claiming more than 50 per cent of the votes in the polls held
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Dartford reach record high with Telford triumph
WHEN referee Declan Ford drew proceedings to a close on Saturday at the excellent New Bucks Head stadium, Dartford had attained their survival at the highest level of English football outside the Football League. Still to be secured is the position
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Blackheath nursery has visit from Lewisham Council bailiffs
BAILIFFS arrived at a nursery school just hours after staff, teachers and pupils staged a protest to keep the facility open. Sommerville Nursery needed to move from its current premises in Sparta Street, Blackheath, to make way for work on the
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Racist and religious hate crime in Bexley rises nearly 60 per cent
RACIST and religious hate crime in Bexley increased by nearly 60 per cent last year, according to new figures. There were 205 victims across the borough in 2012 compared to 131 in 2011 – an increase of 74 incidents or 56 per cent. Burglary
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Late Nuneaton equaliser gives Ebbsfleet huge mountain to climb
EBBSFLEET United suffered last minute heartbreak as visitors Nuneaton Town left it late to gain a point in a 1-1 draw at Stonebridge Road on a sunny Saturday afternoon. With both sides needing a win in their quests to avoid relegation, Tom Phipp’s
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Campaign launched to end bullying autistic children face in break-time
Anna Kennedy, founder of Baston House School in Bromley, is spearheading a campaign calling on schools and colleges to take action to end the bullying autistic children often face during break-time. The Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA), the National
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Dartford Bridge to close for planned maintenance work
MAINTENANCE work on the Dartford Bridge is set to improve motorist’s journeys from this month. The scheme, which started on Saturday, will see expansion joints replaced to allow the bridge to expand and contract with seasonal changes to temperature
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Judge gives talk on crime
Senior District Judge and Chief Magistrate of England and Wales Howard Riddle will be giving a lecture on trends in crime at Bromley College on April 24. Judge Riddle, who is based at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, will be giving the audience
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Lee Green beauty queen makes history as first black Miss Universe London
A LEE Green beauty queen has made history by becoming the first black woman to be crowned Miss Universe London. Model Cherelle Rose Patterson burst into tears on claiming this year's London title for one of the top three beauty contests in the
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Sydenham group earn Lewisham Council time credits
WARM-HEARTED Sydenham folk have earned themselves a treat, thanks to a new scheme rewarding volunteers across the borough. Free Millwall football tickets, beauty treatments, bowling sessions and a lot more are up for grabs for those who can give
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Bromley boy wins Jack Petchey Achievement Award for fire fighting skills
A BROMLEY boy has been presented with a Jack Petchey Achievement Award for his work on a fire fighting course. Donovan Mawete won for the positive influence that he had on the Local Intervention Fire Education (LIFE) programme, despite being one
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Spring ball success
A Spring charity ball at Oakley House on Bromley Common on March 23 has raised an estimated £30,000 for the Freddie Farmer Foundation. The lucrative fund-raiser brings the charity tally to over £200,000 in its campaign to build a specialised physiotherapy
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Site of Bromley's longest running fire 'affecting health and lifestyle of everybody here'
AN ANGRY resident has spoken out against the company that runs the site of the longest fire in Bromley's history. Patricia Martin, of Lullingstone Crescent, claims that ever since the Sevenoaks Way recycling plant site was taken over by Waste4Fuel
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Daish suffers familiar bad feeling as Ebbsfleet blow it again
BOSS Liam Daish dubbed it the story of Ebbsfleet’s season after his side conceded a heart-breaking last minute equaliser against fellow strugglers Nuneaton Town at Stonebridge Road on Saturday. A very lethargic first half saw minimal goalmouth action
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Crafty fun
Weekly Arts and Crafts sessions for adults in Thamesmead are proving fruitful, not only in numbers but in outcomes too, especially for the three pensioners that we spoke to. Neighbours Jean Perkins (78) and Joy Welch (75), who have known each other
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Natalie Jarvis murder trial: Blood-soaked Adam Whelehan 'bought booze, cigars and scratch cards after stabbing Natalie'
BLOOD-SOAKED Adam Whelehan bought booze, cigars and scratch cards after allegedly killing Natalie Jarvis in Swanley Village, a court heard. Maidstone Crown Court was told on Friday how the 23-year-old was driven by co-defendant and friend Thomas
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Woolwich murder of Marcus Innocent - Westcombe Park man in court
A WESTCOMBE Park man has appeared in court charged with the Woolwich murder of Marcus Innocent. Jack Humphry, of Kirkside Road, Westcombe Park, was arrested on April 5 and appeared at Bromley Magistrates’ Court the following day. The 20-year-old
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Taylor earns Lions share of spoils at Blues
By Sam Brown, Lions Live presenter CHRIS Taylor scored his third goal of the season to earn Millwall a point at St Andrews and move the Lions further away from the relegation zone. Millwall fell behind to a Wes Thomas goal just four minutes into
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Lewisham youths still in hospital after Keston chicken farm bends crash
TWO Lewisham youths remain in hospital suffering from head, pelvic and internal injuries after a car accident on the chicken farm bends in Keston. They were travelling in the back of a grey Fiat Punto in Westerham Road when it left the road, went
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Striker still desperate to be a Spurs success
CHARLTON loan striker Jonathan Obika was delighted to grab the winner against Leeds at the weekend but remains desperate to succeed at Tottenham next season. Saturday’s stoppage time winner was substitute Obika’s first goal for Charlton since he arrived
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Eagles defender not giving up automatic promotion bid yet
PETER Ramage is remaining positive about Crystal Palace’s automatic promotion chances, despite failing to pick up three points against strugglers Barnsley at Selhurst Park on Saturday. The disappointing 0-0 draw increases the Eagles’ winless run to
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WIN family break to Edinburgh with Kingsmill’s Lunch Spots campaign
Kingsmill has launched a campaign to find the UK’s favourite Lunch Spots to celebrate its sponsorship of The Big Lunch 2013. Kingsmill has partnered with national tourist boards such as VisitEngland & Visit Wales to find the UK’s top 10 favourite
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Bromley police warning after West Wickham pensioner robbed by cold calling con artists
POLICE are warning against letting cold callers in to your home after an elderly man in West Wickham was fleeced by a woman who claimed to want the number of a painter. The con artist knocked on the victim’s door in Silver Lane at about 10pm last
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Equality and Human Rights Commission issues guidance on workplace rights
VEGETARIANS might be able to refuse to clean a fridge that stores meat and an environmentalist could be free to criticise a colleague who drives to work under guidance on how to deal with religion and belief in the workplace. Employers should review
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Northfleet field fire fought by firefighters
FIREFIGHTERS were called to reports of a field alight in Northfleet yesterday (April 7). Four crews went to the scene, off London Road, just after 4pm and used hose reels, a water shuttle and beaters to put out the flames. They were then until