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Second Natalie Jarvis murder suspect speaks in court
A MAN co-accused of murdering Swanley stab victim Natalie Jarvis has recalled his version of events in court. Thomas Fuller, 23, of Oakley Drive, Eltham, was in the boot of Adam Whelehan’s car when Whelehan stabbed Miss Jarvis in Swanley Village
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Woolwich man denies Margaret Thatcher death party bottle smash
A WOOLWICH man has denied smashing a bottle over someone's head during a Margaret Thatcher death party in Trafalgar Square. Andrew Martin, aged 30, of Kingsman Street was arrested during the party on Saturday (April 13), where crowds gathered to
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Orpington and Beckenham charity shops 'struggling' to get people through the door
A CHARITY is appealing for help after revealing its shops in Beckenham and Orpington have been hit by the recession, terrible weather and problematic parking facilities. The British Heart Foundation has said it is “struggling to get volunteers
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Greenwich Council launches £6m job scheme
GREENWICH Council has launched a £6m jobs scheme - the first local authority in the country to do so. The council says it is targeting those most affected by the government's benefit cuts with the programme, which launched today (April 15).
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Health risk posed as asbestos is dumped in Beckenham road
A ROAD in Beckenham is being used as a dumping ground for asbestos, putting people’s health at risk, says a man who lives there. John Clasper, 65, of Downs Bridge Road, says he has found crushed up asbestos on the road a number of times. The
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Beckenham couple's dog attacked by 'Staffie-like' dog in St Paul's Cray
A BECKENHAM couple’s Jack Russell suffered life-threatening injuries when attacked by a dog in a St Paul's Cray park. Bo, aged 10, was being walked by his owner, Ernie Green, in Hoblingwell Wood Recreation Ground on April 6, when a black 'Staffie-like
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DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR LOCAL GYM HAS TO OFFER?
Recently, Bromley’s Nuffield Health gym along Hayes Lane has made an almighty effort to make itself known among the community. The amount of discounts and offers on memberships, clubs and spa treatments have significantly increased over the past couple
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Fire crews help collapsed Chislehurst horse
A CHISLEHURST horse collapsed suddenly in a field this morning (April 15), leading to dismay and distress from onlookers. Owner Sue Clemence phoned up the fire brigade at around 11am and twelve fire fighters promptly arrived to help Leo, a 35-year-old
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Erith man 'disgusted' to find traffic warden parked in his disabled bay
AN ERITH man was "utterly disgusted" when he found Bexley Council traffic wardens parked in the disabled bay outside his house. Jerry Crabtree, 47, and his disabled wife Wendy returned to their home in Appold Street last Wednesday to find a vehicle
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Abbey Wood man in court charged with driving whilst disqualified and drink driving
AN ABBEY WOOD man who drove his car whilst disqualified will appear in court this morning charged with a string of motoring offences. Kevin Holt, 32 of Parkway was arrested on Saturday after police received reports from the public of a Ford Focus
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Picture gallery: Millwall v Wigan Athletic FA Cup semi-final at Wembley
MILLWALL’S big day out at Wembley ended in disappointment when the Lions were beaten 2-0 by Premier League Wigan in the FA Cup semi-final. Click here to see a gallery of pictures from the match
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New Deptford councillor suspended from nursing over 'integrity and honesty' allegations
THERE is a call for Lewisham’s newest Labour councillor to stand down after serious allegations of midwifery misconduct emerged. Councillor Olufunke Abidoye was elected to represent Deptford’s Evelyn ward last month in spite of having been suspended
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Erith schoolgirl Gemma Rolfe's death: News Shopper in push for fresh info ahead of 10th anniversary
IN THE run-up to the 10th anniversary of Erith schoolgirl Gemma Rolfe’s death, News Shopper is planning to run a series of stories in a fresh appeal for information. The 12-year-old Erith School pupil died after the car she was travelling in with
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Deptford High Street anchor removed by Lewisham Council
IT WAS anchors away at Deptford High Street last week after the road's popular landmark was dug up and removed. The Deptford anchor, along with being a favourite haunt of the area's al fresco drinkers, was a reminder of the area's proud maritime
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A day out with Beckenham MP Bob Stewart
What is it like to have been a commanding officer in Bosnia, a best-selling author and a Beckenham MP? HELOISE WOOD tries being Colonel Bob Stewart for the day. "I MUST admit I've never had a six-pack." Col Bob Stewart is nothing if not candid
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Swanley murder suspect Adam Whelehan 'taunted' Natalie Jarvis by breaking her phone
MURDER suspect Adam Whelehan “taunted” Swanley Village stab victim Natalie Jarvis by breaking her mobile phone, a court heard today. The prosecution alleges Whelehan, 23, of Roseberry Gardens, Sidcup, left Miss Jarvis for dead as she cried “I’m
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Swanley writer in Buerk! The Newsical's London debut
A SWANLEY writer is playing actor, producer and co-scriptwriter for an irreverent but “affectionate” musical charting the alternative life of veteran journalist Michael Buerk. Buerk! The Newsical is the brainchild of Greg Jameson and Tom Bailey
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Forest Hill runner dies after Brighton Marathon
A 23-YEAR-OLD man who died after running the Brighton Marathon has been named locally as Sam Harper Brighouse. Mr Harper Brighouse, believed to be from Forest Hill, collapsed 16 miles into the race on Sunday and died later in hospital. The
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Hayes & Yeading inflict heavy defeat on woeful Bromley
BROMLEY finished the game with only nine players as their poor form continued at Hayes Lane on Saturday when Hayes & Yeading United comprehensively overcame their struggling hosts 4-0. The first half dismissal of Marlon Patterson, for retaliation,
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Bexleyheath care home residents hold cockney-themed charity day
RESIDENTS of a Bexleyheath care home had a gay old bird lime on Saturday at a cockney-themed charity day. Adelaide Care Home in West Street welcomed the Pearly King of Peckham George Major for an afternoon of song, games and east end grub.
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Goldberg considers walking away from Bromley managerial role
BROMLEY manager Mark Goldberg has revealed he is willing to offer his resignation following Saturday’s disappointing 4-0 defeat to Hayes & Yeading United at Hayes Lane. The Lillywhites slipped to their sixth straight league defeat, shipping three
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Video: Gravesend procession celebrates Sikh Vaisakhi festival
AROUND 6,000 revellers turned out for the annual celebration of the Sikh Vaisakhi festival in Gravesend on Saturday (April 13). A procession of 30 floats took three hours to wind its way through the town from the Gurdwara Guru Nanak Marg and back
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Spring weather: Temperature hits 22C in Gravesend with warm week ahead
THE coldest April in decades is melting away into something resembling a normal spring, according to forecasters. Highs of 22C (71.6F) were recorded in Gravesend on Sunday, with sunshine for much of the south and east of the UK. But temperatures
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Easter gift rabbits already being given up to animal rescue centres
Some rabbits bought as Easter presents for children are already finding their way to animal rescue centres. Julie Baxter, chief rabbit fosterer for Anim-Mates, said: “Many of the rabbits we rescue at this time of the year were bought for children
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Catford man charged six months after Chislehurst cyclist knocked down
A CATFORD man has been charged six months after a cyclist was knocked down in Chislehurst. Alan Rock, of Perry Hill, is due to appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Court next Thursday (April 25). The 44-year-old has been charged with driving without
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Dartford winner adds to Stockport's relegation fears
CHARLIE Sheringham’s second half winner gave Dartford all three points at relegation-threatened Stockport County on Saturday. Prior to kick-off at Edgeley Park there was a vigorous one-minute’s applause in honour of former County player Ray Drake,
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Live video stream: Parkinson's awareness campaign to tackle discrimination
Every hour someone in the UK is told they have Parkinson's, yet new research shows almost half of those with the condition face regular discrimination. From verbal abuse, being mistaken for being drunk, to being ignored, hung up on and at worst
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Gravesend holidaymaker behind bars in Florida over air rage incident
A GRAVESEND holidaymaker is behind bars in a Florida jail for allegedly assaulting crew members and threatening passengers on a flight back to London. Sean Jude Kelly has been charged with aggravated assault and resisting arrest following the incident
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Reviews of the latest music releases
David Bowie, "Aladdin Sane" **** The eagerly awaited follow-up to Bowie's groundbreaking "Ziggy Stardust" first saw the light of day in April 1973 and served up an urgent and compelling musical menu for his rapidly expanding army of glam-rock devotees
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Council leader calls for £500m investment at Dartford Crossing following fatal smash
A COUNCIL leader has called for a multi-million pound investment at the Dartford Crossing and says thoughts of a second Thames crossing should be put to one side. Thurrock Council leader, Councillor John Kent, says there should be a change of government
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Relegation confirmed on day of protests at Ebbsfleet
EBBSFLEET received mathematical confirmation of their Conference relegation with a lacklustre 3-1 defeat at home to the only side below them in the league, AFC Telford United. Stefan Payne gave Liam Daish’s side a 16th minute lead, but within 60 seconds
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Woolwich's King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery prepare for Margaret Thatcher funeral
WOOLWICH'S King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery have been practising this morning ahead of Margaret Thatcher's funeral. The troop, who moved to Woolwich's Napier Lines last year, will draw Baroness Thatcher's coffin on a gun carriage for Wednesday's
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Valley boss looking to complete Cardiff double
CARDIFF City may be on the brink of the Championship title but they might have to wait a little longer to bag it if Charlton complete a league double over them tomorrow. The Addicks head to the Welsh capital full of confidence following Saturday’s
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Powell: Barnsley rout not the best display under my managership
CHARLTON hit Barnsley for six on Saturday afternoon but manager Chris Powell does not believe it was their best performance under his stewardship. The Addicks had not won by more than two goals all season, not beaten Barnsley in any of their six previous
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Fuller wants Addicks to sign up to forward thinking philosophy
CHARLTON striker Ricardo Fuller believes his team-mates should adopt a Jamaican saying and look forward rather than back following their 6-0 triumph at Barnsley on Saturday. The former Jamaican international netted the Addicks’ final goal of the game
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Pritchard wants Charlton to continue run into next season
BRADLEY Pritchard is hoping Charlton can take the momentum built up over the last six games into the start of next season. Saturday’s rampant 6-0 win at Barnsley virtually secured their place in the Championship and the victory was also Charlton’s
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Dartford woman arrested after part of woman's nose bitten off at Butlins in Bognor Regis
A 27-YEAR-OLD woman from Dartford was arrested after a woman had a piece of her nose bitten off at a holiday park. The incident happened during a performance of Jack and the Beanstalk at Butlins in Bognor Regis on Thursday. Police were called
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Millwall winger "gutted" to miss out on FA Cup final date
CHRIS Taylor was left to ponder what might have been after Millwall’s epic FA Cup run ended at the semi-final stage on Saturday. The Lions knew they were virtually guaranteed European football as well as a final appearance had they defeated Wigan at
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Two taken to hospital after Sydenham parked car crash
TWO people were taken to hospital yesterday (April 14) after their vehicle reportedly crashed into a parked car in Sydenham. Ambulance crews were called to the scene in Trewsbury Road at around 3.45pm following reports of the accident. Neighbours
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London Overground delays expected until 3pm due to train derailment
LONDON Overground services are suspended between Sydenham and West Croydon due to a derailment at Norwood Junction. An engineering train has derailed at Norwood Junction, damaging part of the track. Services are unable to run between Norwood
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Catford Sedgehill teenager A*M*E keeps anti-Thatcher song from number one spot
A CATFORD teenager has dashed a Greenwich promoter's campaign to get an anti-Margaret Thatcher song to number one. Mark Biddiss, who organises charity events in Greenwich, had been masterminding an attempt to get Ding Dong! The Witch is Dead to
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Benefits cap rolled out in Bromley
A BENEFITS cap of £500 a week for couples and lone parents and £350 for single people is being introduced in Bromley today (April 15). The borough is one of four in London – with the other three being Croydon, Haringey and Enfield - where benefits
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Parkinson's sufferer Danny Lavender determined to raise awareness and inspire others
Parkinson’s sufferer Danny Lavender is determined to not let the disease beat him. To mark Parkinson’s Awareness Week he spoke to ROBERT FISK about his fight and how he is battling to help others. CLIMBING the 836 steps of The Gherkin over and
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14 arrested over Wembley violence at Millwall FA Cup semi-final
A TOTAL of 14 men were arrested as crowd violence marred Saturday's FA Cup semi-final at Wembley, police have said. Millwall fans have been condemned after they began fighting with each other during the second half of their 2-0 defeat by Wigan
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Winning start for Blackheath & Bromley
The track and field season is now well under way and it could not have had a better start with Blackheath & Bromley winning the Alpha Beta Meeting at Lee Valley, retaining the trophy they won last year. They won both the Senior and Under 15 age group