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Swanley Village murder-accused Adam Whelehan says Natalie Jarvis was 'woman possessed'
MURDER-ACCUSED Adam Whelehan gave evidence today claiming Swanley Village stabbing victim Natalie Jarvis “lunged at him” with a weapon the night she died. Whelehan, 23, of Roseberry Gardens, Sidcup, who was working as a trainee BT engineer at the
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New Cross gym coach sentenced over child sex abuse
AN award-winning gymnastics coach from New Cross has been sentenced for sexually abusing seven girls over a 40-year period - and other victims are being urged to come forward. Bob Bellew, aged 66, of Jerningham Road, had admitted seven counts of
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I'd take relegation now for Millwall win over Chelsea in final
MILLWALL columnist MATT LITTLE admits he would probably take relegation to League One now if you offered him that as the price for an FA Cup final victory over Chelsea. ANOTHER midweek home defeat, although a very unlucky one, still has Millwall fans
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Fashion advice: Get your make-up right and create the ultimate red lip
With our purses pinched tighter than ever it's time to work with the classics when it comes to fashion and beauty. I spoke to Natalie Bennett, a successful London-based make-up artist about the LBD of the beauty world - the Classic Red Lip. The
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UPDATE: Man sentenced for throwing dead pigeons from hospital roof on Christmas Day not a Green Parks House patient
A MAN who was sentenced for throwing dead pigeons at passers-by from the roof of a mental health hospital on Christmas Day was not a patient at the facility. Bromley police were called at 11.40pm on December 25 to the Green Parks House in the grounds
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Collings inspires Wings kids to cup final success
WELLING United U13s beat Maidstone Utd 3-1 in the final of the Kent County Cup. Man-of-the-match Tommy Collings put the Wings in front on 13 minutes and then doubled his and Welling’s tally before the break. Maidstone halved the deficit in the second
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Coroner in Swanley soldier friendly-fire Afghanistan death to write to MoD
A STATUTORY inquiry should be held into the death of a Swanley soldier killed by friendly fire in Afghanistan, according to a coroner. Sapper Mark Smith was killed on July 26, 2010, in the Sanguin area of Helmand District, Afghanistan, when a smoke
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Lewisham Pensioners Forum march to save Lewisham Hospital A&E and maternity
LEWISHAM pensioners organised a trolley protest march against the downgrade of Lewisham Hospital's A&E department last week. Around 45 people took part, marching from the high street's Savile Centre to the facility itself alongside members
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Gravesend, Erith and Belvedere flood victims meet Queen
Don Talbot, from Gravesend, reminds me in an email of the Queen’s visit to Gravesend, Erith and Belvedere in the wake of the 1953 tidal surge, which left hundreds of people homeless. It was an act of kindness which provided a little bit of sunshine
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iCandy pram worth £1,200 pinched from Pavilion Leisure Centre in Bromley
A PRAM thief who walked away from the Pavilion Leisure Centre in Bromley with one worth £1,200 is being hunted by police. CCTV footage from the venue shows a suspect taking the iCandy world special edition pram from the reception area last Saturday
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Even three points at Barnsley will not convince Powell Charlton are safe
CHARLTON will have 57 points if they beat Barnsley on Saturday at Oakwell, but boss Chris Powell believes even this tally might still not be enough to guarantee Championship safety. The Valley chief says he never set a points target before the start
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Half-term fun
The latest half-term didn’t pass Thamesmead-by, with Trust Thamesmead’s The Link Thamesmead and Sporting Club Thamesmead offering an array of activities. Sessions included Arts and Crafts, Street Dance, Indoor Climbing and Recording Sessions in The
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Natalie Jarvis 'pestered for sex' claims murder suspect Adam Whelehan
MURDER accused Adam Whelehan gave evidence today to reveal details of his relationship with Swanley Village stabbbing victim Natalie Jarvis. Whelehan, 23, of Roseberry Gardens, Sidcup, said Miss Jarvis pestered him for sex via text messages and
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Wigan's cup win at Everton no shock to Millwall manager
WIGAN’S 3-0 FA Cup quarter-final win at Everton may have shocked many in the game but the result came as no big surprise to Millwall manager Kenny Jackett. The Latics went to Goodison on the back of a heavy home defeat the previous weekend against
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Powell admits Addicks powerless to prevent Chelsea snapping up youngster
CHARLTON manager Chris Powell has labelled the loss of young attacker Kasey Palmer to Chelsea as “disappointing”. The young forward departed SE7 earlier this week to link up with the Blues, having been on the Addicks’ books since the age of nine.
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Jackett excited by potential European qualification prize
MILLWALL manager Kenny Jackett admits it is a nice feeling going into Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final date with Wigan knowing his side are potentially 90 minutes away from European qualification. The Lions will be looking to book a second FA Cup final
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Lewisham business awards for Gently Elephant, Handmade Foods and MuLondon
SHOPS in Brockley, Blackheath and Deptford have all received business awards from Lewisham Council. Gently Elephant, a children’s shop in Brockley, was awarded for its excellence as a new business. And Handmade Foods - a cross between a deli
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NHS shake-up a case of carry on doctor? Editor's Eye comment
IS IT just a coincidence the latest changes to the NHS came in on April 1, and if not, who’s the fool? Branded the biggest shake-up to the system since it began, it comes in the wake of a whole host of other changes to management. Not that the
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Hard-working Queen Elizabeth Hospital NHS staff are wonderful
Letter to the editor: I would like to take the opportunity to highlight the wonderful care the staff of Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich, give to their patients. My grandmother was rushed into hospital 10 weeks ago. She was diagnosed with
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Standing up for people at a time of hardship and rising rent and tax
Letter to the editor: I would like to thank Evelyn ward people who voted for me and People Before Profit and the many helpers who manned polling stations for me until 10pm. I have stood up for Deptford for the past 50 years and will continue to
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We regret manner of Cllr Alex Grant’s decision
Letter to the editor: We read with regret the front page (Being A Labour Councillor Is Bad For Your Health, News Shopper, March 20) and the publication of an email from Councillor Alex Grant to his party members concerning his decision to stand down
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Revised plans can revive Gravesend
Letter to the editor: I disagreed with the first set of redevelopment plans for the Heritage Quarter. The buildings were too big and it blocked views of the St George’s Church, but the new plans are far better. I’ve been to the public events
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Urban Gravesham’s view of plans is one-sided, distorted and biased
Letter to the editor: Has anyone read the Urban Gravesham letter objecting to the planning application submitted by Edinburgh House? Not many people I should think, given it is 45 pages long and quite possibly the most one-sided, distorted and
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Southeastern’s behaviour is enough to make me want to fare-dodge
Letter to the editor: It seems every few months there is more bad news regarding trains in south-east London. If it’s not prices rising above the rate of inflation or the system grinding to a halt because of a dusting of snow, it’s crippling engineering
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Review: Cutty Sark, Greenwich
AS I took my lonely heart along the banks of Greenwich, I cursed love into the indifferent grey waters. But then a strange thing happened and it found me – in the unlikely form of a somewhat portly, yet beguilingly made-up pub. The newly refurbished
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Pubs counting the cost of being petty
Letter to the editor: I understand 18 pubs a week are closing. How sad for all those pub managers who had forgotten “the customer is always right” and barred many decent people for trivial arguments over beer quality and so on. They abused their
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Bromley South station toilet facilities are deservedly panned
Letter to the editor: I am glad to note your story (Plush Loos Won’t Flush, News Shopper, March 27) relating to the lack of toilet facilities at Bromley South station. It is outrageous this situation continues indefinitely and no work has started
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Easter’s rail closures hit family trips
Letter to the editor: I wonder how much consideration Southeastern gave to families when it shut down for Easter. For four whole days, from Good Friday through to bank holiday Monday, people had to take a rail replacement bus service to Greenwich
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Foxes have a right to life just like humans
Letter to the editor: Of course, foxes have a right to life just like all of us and this includes mice and cockroaches (Predatory Animals Could Be Treated As Murderers, News Shopper, March 27). It is natural for many animals to kill and eat each
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Woolwich 'on an upsurge' says woman bringing cafe culture to SE18
WOOLWICH is on the up at the moment, says a woman who is bringing "cafe culture" to SE18. "You come to Woolwich and it's absolutely alive," says Coffee Lounge manager Cass Briggs. "There's a spirit here you're not getting anywhere else in
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Liam Gallagher: I'm a Belieber
LIAM Gallagher has declared himself a fan of Justin Bieber - praising the singer for keeping his fans waiting at his O2 gigs. Boyfriend singer Justin sparked anger when he arrived on stage at the Greenwich venue nearly two hours late, meaning some
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Why is Bromley one of the happiest places in the country? Your views
A new survey suggests Bromley is one of the happiest places in the country. Reporter HANNAH BLAKE asks what makes your borough so special. ALTHOUGH not quite as happy as Harrogate, Bromley made the top 10 happiest places in Britain according to
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Nitrous oxide fears not to be sniffed at
Letter to the editor: I read with interest your report about the canisters of nitrous oxide (Uproar Over Shop Selling Cannisters, News Shopper, March 27). My area, too, is being blighted by these offensive things. Over the past few weeks I had
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New £3.5m Sydenham youth centre prepares to open in June
KEYS to a £3.5m Sydenham youth centre have been handed over ahead of its summer opening. Situated in Wells Park Road, the TNG centre includes a state-of-the-art recording studio, complete with sound booth and mixing deck, and a training kitchen
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Time to stop attacks on our parking wardens
Letter to the editor: I am surprised you published Mr Leman’s letter attacking traffic wardens (Those Involved In Issuing Parking Tickets Should Get Their Act Together, News Shopper, March 20). He does what many badly- informed people do and cite
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Nothing but praise for our fire service and excellent work at St Paul's Cray recycling plant blaze
Letter to the editor: What a rude letter written by Mr Barrett regarding our excellent fire service (Fire Crews Need To Stamp Out Blaze, News Shopper, March 27). Instead of directing his insults at the fire crew perhaps he should have questioned
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Saddened by trivial political storm over separate Crayford mosque doors
Letter to the editor: I read your article (Mosque Signs Are ‘Sexist’, News Shopper, March 27) and as a Muslim it saddens me the former BNP councillor brings such a trivial comment to light. The sign is there to guide women to the area were they
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Questions over site safety after St Paul's Cray recycling plant fire
Letter to the editor: Could you pass on our thanks to all the firefighters who fought this blaze in below-zero weather conditions at the Waste4Fuel recycling site. As governor of nearby Kemnal Academy, I had already written to London Assembly member
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Greenwich police appeal over Desperados fight
GREENWICH police still want to trace this man following a fight in a restaurant. The melee broke out inside Desperados, Greenwich High Street, on December 16 at 3.30am. It subsequently spilled outside onto the street where a person sustained
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Paedophile Bromley PCSO from Sidcup jailed for child sex offences
A “DESPICABLE” former Bromley PSCO from Sidcup who secretly filmed himself sexually assaulting children has been jailed for five years. Billy Wheatley, 25, of Woodlands Avenue, was found to have amounted 69,000 vile indecent photographs of children
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Ed Miliband heads to Greenhithe and Gravesend this morning
LABOUR leader Ed Miliband MP is heading to Greenhithe and Gravesend this morning as part of his party’s local election campaign. Mr Miliband will be meeting voters in advance of Kent County Council elections on May 2. The leader of the opposition
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Woolwich 70-year-old attacked with baseball bat
A 70-YEAR-OLD man has been attacked in Woolwich with a baseball bat, sparking a police appeal. The attack happened just after midnight on March 18 as the pensioner was walking along Brookhill Road heading towards Nightingale Place. Two men
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St Paul's Cray recycling plant on fire again - less than a month after borough's longest blaze
FIREFIGHTERS are back at the Waste4Fuel recycling plant in St Paul’s Cray a fortnight after Bromley’s longest ever fire was finally extinguished at the site. Four crews have been at the site in Cornwall Drive throughout the night tackling the blaze
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Update: Maidstone Road in Sidcup reopened after earlier accident
MAIDSTONE Road in Sidcup has reopened to traffic after being closed earlier due to a car hitting a bus shelter. The street had been closed between North Cray Road (Ruxley Corner) and Cray Road/ Sidcup Hill. Buses 233 and 492 were on diversion