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Police appeal over schoolboy stabbing in Erith
BEXLEY police are appealing for witnesses to an “unprovoked random attack” on a 16-year-old boy in Erith. The Asian teenager was stabbed in the chest outside Kwik Fit in West Street at 4.15pm on Monday. (April 15) He was treated at the scene
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Fifa 14 by EA Sports: First pictures and gameplay details
The first details and pictures showing what football fans can expect from Fifa 14 later this year have been released. While the pictures do not give very much away, the details provide some mouth-watering teasers for new features being added to
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Hither Green Co-op early morning booze plan agreed
A HITHER Green supermarket close to a homeless hostel has been successful in its bid to sell early morning booze. The Co-Operative on Hither Green Lane currently sells alcohol from 8am but had applied to start serving it at 7am, seven days a week
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Tom Fuller 'pointed the finger' at Adam Whelehan after Natalie Jarvis' death in Swanley
UNDERTAKER Thomas Fuller “pointed the finger squarely” at Adam Whelehan following Natalie Jarvis’ death in Swanley Village, a court heard this morning. Fuller, 23, of Oakley Drive, Eltham, was in the boot of a car when his friend Adam Whelehan
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Mixed reaction to Gravesend Heritage Quarter plans following market trader meeting
GRAVESEND Borough Market traders have given a mixed reaction to the major Heritage Quarter redevelopment plans following a meeting with the developer. A group of traders spoke out against the proposals by Edinburgh House in News Shopper last month
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20 candidates bid to be Labour's Lewisham Deptford election candidate
AROUND 20 women have put themselves forward as Labour's prospective parliamentary candidate for Lewisham Deptford at the next election, News Shopper understands. Generally seen as one of Labour's safest seats, it is being vacated by long-term MP
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Bromley's best coffee shops: Top five picks
Caffeine addict reporter SARAH TROTTER has buzzed her way around Bromley on a quest for the borough’s best coffee. Here she spills the beans on her top daytime drinking dens. A LONG-term Cappuccino lover, I recently grew dissatisfied with the
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Puppy Police Academy is mutt-see TV
PUPPY Police Academy was launched yesterday (April 18) to reveal the canine exploits of dogs working for the Met. The new video and picture diary reveals the lives of a group of German shepherds as they are put through their paces at the training
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Bromley College launches free courses for youths not in education, employment, or training
BROMLEY College has launched a series of short courses to help young people get a job or prepare for more study. The courses are free and are aimed at youths who are not in education, employment, or training. They range from building and construction
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1940s-themed tea party held in Sutton-at-Hone nursing home
A 1940s-themed tea party in Sutton-at-Hone entertained a group of more than 70 guests on Tuesday. Held at Broad Oak Manor nursing home, in Broadoak Close, a group of residents were joined by family as well as members from community groups in Dartford
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Have your say on the future of Sidcup High Street
BEXLEY Council is asking residents to have their say about a guide to improve the look and feel of Sidcup High Street. The six week consultation on the Sidcup High Street Design and Identity Guide ends on May 16. It is part of the £1.8 million
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Pictures: 42-inch daffodil found in Chislehurst - send your photos of strange plants
GARDENER Tony Kemp wanted to share these pictures of a massive daffodil he came across while working in Chislehurst. Found in a garden in Queensborough Gardens, the towering flower measured 42 inches. Tony said: “I wonder if it’s because of
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Lee Trinity School award-winning students have invention sold at Design Museum
A GROUP of Lee teenagers have invented a set of award-winning badges which will now go on sale at the Design Museum in central London. Pupils at Trinity School in Taunton Road came up with the Pics Pins, which feature sections of London landmarks
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Review: Tiger Woods’ PGA Tour 14 [PlayStation 3, Xbox 360]
Has it really been a “hole” year since the last Tiger Woods game… No, wait. I did all those puns in my review of TW13 last year. This year’s model is further refined and with more features than ever. The Tiger Woods games are some of the most relaxing
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Bexley Youth Council film anti-smoking DVD
BEXLEY Youth Council members became TV stars as they filmed their own anti-smoking campaign DVD. The film, which was made as a result of the youth council’s involvement with an ITV project, will be aired on the ITV News early next month. ITV
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Bromley College students questioned after Rookery Lane campus fight
TWO youths have been questioned by police after a fight at Bromley College. Yesterday a 19-year-old man was interviewed under caution at Bromley Police Station about what happened at the Rookery Lane campus on Monday morning (April 15). He
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Kent Police raid Gravesend tyre yard on the hunt for drugs
SIXTY Kent Police officers sit arms folded, black boots resting on the floor and ears pinned back as they are briefed on the morning’s mission. The plan is to execute 20 different warrants in Dartford, Gravesend, Swale and Medway as part of Operation
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Darent Valley Hospital nurse struck off after filming teenage boy in shower
A DARENT Valley Hospital nurse who “fatally undermined” the profession by filming a teenage boy in the shower has been struck off. News Shopper reported last year how adult nurse Mark Pennell, of Tooley Street, Gravesend, pleaded guilty to voyeurism
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Plumstead woman and child rescued after kitchen fire
A PLUMSTEAD woman and child were rescued by firefighters wearing breathing apparatus from a flat last night after food was left unattended on a cooker. Both were treated for smoke inhalation. A neighbour dialled 999 after noticing smoke coming
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UPDATE: Police no longer investigating alleged child abduction in Dartford
DETECTIVES say they are no longer investigating an attempted child snatching in Dartford town centre. A Facebook message posted on Monday evening was shared more than 2,200 times in the past five days, causing concern among parents, teachers and
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Greenwich house fire 'caused by lightning'
LIGHTNING hitting a Greenwich bedroom window is believed to have started a house fire. Four crews were called out to the blaze in Annandale Road yesterday afternoon (April 18) which damaged part of the property's front. A spokesman for the
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Greenwich's Daniel Day-Lewis in Time's 100 most influential list
GREENWICH-BORN Daniel Day-Lewis is one of only three Brits to appear in Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world. The three-times Oscar-winning actor, who has both British and Irish citizenship, was joined on the list by the Duchess
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Man bailed after New Cross assault
A MAN has been bailed following a New Cross assault which left someone in hospital and closed of large parts of the area's roads. Police were called to the junction of Queens Road and Pomeroy Street on April 17 at 5.40am to reports of an assault
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Sydenham's Rolf Harris in Jimmy Savile police probe
ROLF Harris has been named as the veteran entertainer who was arrested by police investigating allegations of sexual abuse following the Jimmy Savile scandal. Harris, 83, a former resident of Sydenham, was originally interviewed by detectives from
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Gravesend woman cut free from car following three-vehicle crash
A WOMAN needed to be cut free from her car following a three-vehicle crash in Gravesend last night. Emergency services were called to Old Road East, close to the Old Prince of Orange pub and the junction of Windmill Street, at 5.20pm. Two fire
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Top 5 cultural things to do this weekend in London and Kent
Here are five ideas for things to do in London and Kent this weekend on a cultural theme. Eynsford: World Garden Tour, Lullingstone Castle Discover the array of floral delights of the World Garden available all weekend, and next. Find the world
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Boston Bombing Affects Bexley!
On Monday 15th April, Boston was rocked when two bombs exploded within seconds of each other! The disaster came about at the finish line to the Boston marathon, at a point when many of the runners were finishing their race. This left 176
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Man charged with murder of Catford man Jerome Edwards in Camberwell
DETECTIVES investigating the murder of Catford man Jerome Edwards have charged a man with his death. Clleon Smith, 26, of Hichisson Road in Camberwell, will appear at Bromley Magistrates Court this morning charged with the 23-year-olds murder.
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Dartford station lift to be out of action from Monday
DISABLED passengers will face difficulties when using Dartford railway station from Monday. Work will begin by Network Rail to replace the station’s main lift, in a move lasting nearly two months. The new lift, which Network Rail say will provide
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Broken down lorry causing M25 delays near Orpington
MOTORISTS travelling south on the M25 past Orpington are facing delays this morning thanks to a broken down lorry. Traffic is queuing back close to Junction 4 of the clockwise carriageway at Orpington following the earlier breakdown in the roadworks
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Abbey Wood hospice handed huge £1m grant by government
A HOSPICE in Abbey Wood has been handed nearly £1million to improve its facilities by the government. The Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice was chosen as one of 176 hospices across the country by Norman Lamb, the minister for care and support
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Images released of Millwall fans sought over FA Cup disorder
THESE are the faces of 10 Millwall fans wanted by police as part of their investigation into fighting during the FA Cup semi-final against Wigan. Four police officers suffered minor injuries as a result of the disorder, which broke out in the Millwall