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Suicide should be debated: Editor's Eye comment
IF death is a difficult subject to talk about, then suicide has got to be tens of times tougher. My brother tells me that within the space of a week two people he knows both shot and killed themselves. I should say now that he lives in America
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Detective novel set in Bromley published by Chislehurst author
A CHISLEHURST man has had his first book published about a murder mystery in Bromley. Mike Uden, of Ravenshill, now works as an English Language teacher for foreign students after spending 35 years working in television. He has written various
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Catford's Green Man pub reborn as Phoenix housing HQ
A CATFORD pub which controversially closed and then lay derelict for years has finally been replaced with a new building. The Green Man in Bromley Road is being replaced by the new headquarters of Phoenix housing association along with community
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Lewisham driver in court over sex allegations following Jimmy Savile investigation
A LEWISHAM chauffeur has appeared in court charged with sex offences as part of the investigation triggered by abuse allegations against Jimmy Savile. David Smith, aged 66, of Effingham Road, Lee, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court today
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Benefit Justice meeting to be held in Penge
A BENEFIT Justice meeting will be held in Penge next week, after Bromley became one of four London boroughs to have a benefits cap imposed last month. The cap, of £500 a week for couples and lone parents and £350 for single people, is being trialled
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Tennis open day set to create a racket in Meopham
MEOPHAM Tennis Club will be hosting an open day late next month to coincide with the Wimbledon championships. Resident coach Alex Woolmington will be on hand to pass on his expert knowledge for free at the event on June 30 between 10am and 2pm, which
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Bromley police launch car crime prevention scheme in response to increased thefts
BROMLEY Police have launched a huge car safety initiative this week in response to a recent increase in vehicle theft across the borough. There will be more patrols and enforcements including both covert and overt policing across the borough especially
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Former teachers pay tribute to Erith schoolgirl Gemma Rolfe
TWO former teachers of an Erith schoolgirl killed in an unsolved hit and run incident have paid tribute to a girl who had “everything to live for”. Erith School pupil Gemma Rolfe lost her life after the car she was travelling in with stepfather
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Sir Alex Ferguson is 'tough act to follow' as Everton's David Moyes tipped to take over
SIR Alex Ferguson's reign at Manchester United is unlikely to ever be topped, an Eltham MP has claimed following the manager's retirement announcement. Ferguson announced on Wednesday that he is retiring as manager after nearly 27 years in charge
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Status Quo star Francis Rossi revisits his Sydenham primary school
HE'S used to rocking all over the world but one Sydenham-born rock singer had a change from the Status Quo when he visited his old school. Francis Rossi dropped in to Our Lady and St Philip Neri Primary School to see how the place had changed since
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Beckenham nursery described as 'outstanding' by Ofsted
AN EXCEPTIONAL report by Ofsted has hailed a Beckenham nursery as ‘outstanding’. Kidsunlimited Day Nursery in Lennard Road was as having a stimulating environment with high quality resources and well planned activities. The relationship
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Combe celebrate another Plate success
WESTCOMBE Park Colts made a successful defence of their National Plate crown with a 15-5 final success over Chippenham Colts on Monday. Combe’s academy is the first Kent side to win this prestigious trophy and the only side ever to win it in successive
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VIDEO: HMS Illustrious docks in Greenwich
WARSHIP HMS Illustrious arrived in Greenwich this afternoon for a brief visit to the borough. The aircraft carrier is visiting London to mark the 70th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic - the Second World War's longest military campaign.
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Sydenham man 'flabbergasted' to discover he is Abraham Lincoln's relative
A RETIRED civil servant from Sydenham was ‘flabbergasted’ to discover he was related to Abraham Lincoln. Robert Gilchrist, 61, has discovered he is the eighth cousin three times removed of the most famous US president. As a result he has been
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Bombs found during regeneration of Erith's Larner Road estate
A BOMB squad were called to the demolition of Erith’s Larner Road estate after two suspected bomb shells were found. Work on the demolition of the high-rise estate was brought to a stop when workers excavating Japanese knotweed found the two shells
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Star-studded Greenwich show tops comedy picks for the next month
A GALAXY of comedy stars is heading to Greenwich on Saturday (May 18) for a charity gig to help sick children. The Channel 4 Comedy Gala at the O2 features an incredible line-up of funny men and women – plus dance phenomenon Diversity - all trying
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Ladywell Church Grove site to be used for self-build homes
A FORMER Ladywell school once earmarked for a travellers' site is being made available for people to build their own homes. The old Watergate site off Church Grove should provide up to 16 new homes by 2016 under Lewisham Council plans. In an
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Pair of Queens will rule Greenwich Theatre
SOME people’s lives are dominated by a strong woman, so spare a thought for Lazarus Theatre Company which is currently juggling two. The company is performing Shakespeare’s Lear at Greenwich Theatre with a twist - the king has become Queen Lear
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Clarke tops bill at Gravesham boxing show
FORMER novice ABA champion Chev Clarke will top the bill at Gravesham Amateur Boxing Club's annual show later this month. Clarke will be fighting on a card which also includes a strong line-up of boy and girl boxers on May 24 at the AEI Elite Venue
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Man arrested after alleged sexual assault on woman in Orpington churchyard
A MAN has been arrested following an alleged sexual assault in the grounds of All Saints Church, Orpington, yesterday (May 7). Police were called to the grounds of the church at around 1.30pm after reports of a man assaulting a woman. When
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Catford and Deptford markets to host supper club and food court
BIG changes are afoot in Catford and Deptford markets with the launch of a supper club and street food area. The Catford Broadway Supper Club will see a food business set up in a marquee on the third Thursday of each month. Guests pre-book
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Enter our Time Travel Competition for chance to win new watch
Imagine you are like Doctor Who with a time machine - which moment in history would you most want to go back or forwards to? Ponder this question and come up with an answer to take part in our Time Travel competition for the chance to win a fantastic
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Car crashes into Petts Wood front garden
A BLACK Vauxhall Astra has crashed into a front garden in Petts Wood. The incident took place in Queensway, several hundred yards from Petts Wood Station, at around midday today. A woman is said to have been driving the car. Roy Johnson
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Review: Dragon’s Dogma Dark Arisen full game and new content (Xbox 360, PS3)
As a huge RPG fan I’ve felt like the market, although full with many fantasy games, has been empty on challenges, danger and realism. The epic adventure of Skyrim is one of my favourite games which many others have tried and failed to rival, until
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England trio heading to Catford cricket club
CATFORD Wanderers Cricket Club will play host to a trio of England international women’s cricketers later this month. Susie Rowe (above), Lydia Greenway and Beth Morgan will be looking to inspire the next generation of girls to play cricket and help
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Kick out the FA Cup: Top 5 things to do on Saturday
Maybe the football’s not for you this Saturday. Here are five alternatives for Saturday (May 11). Let us know what you'll be doing in the comments section below. Lights, Camera, Action! At the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich. Join a 60-minute
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Dartford, Gravesend and Bexley named as top National Lottery-winning hotspots
IS ANYONE in Dartford, Gravesend or Bexley feeling lucky this afternoon? If so, statistics released by the National Lottery this morning suggest you should be heading to your nearest lottery outlet ahead of tonight’s mid-week draw. Since the
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Lots of positives for Charlton to take from end to campaign
ADDICKS blogger MATIAS GREZ looks back on an impressive season for Charlton in his final column of the campaign. WITH the season sadly coming to an end, and with plenty for everybody connected with Charlton Athletic to be proud of, I want to look back
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Grove Park knifeman jailed for Mottingham killing
A GROVE Park killer who knifed two men after discovering one of them in bed with his Mottingham ex-girlfriend has been jailed for a minimum of 20 years. Delaney Barnett-Rohoman, aged 27, of Baring Road, was convicted yesterday (May 7) of murdering
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Wagstaff, Fuller, Taylor and Kerkar released by Addicks
CHARLTON have confirmed Scott Wagstaff, Ricardo Fuller, Matt Taylor and Salim Kerkar will not be offered new deals at The Valley. The quartet’s contracts were up at the end of the season and manager Chris Powell has decided their futures lie away from
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Daniel Morgan Sydenham axe murder: Home Office to announce independent review
AN INDEPENDENT inquiry into the murder of a private investigator is set to take place more than 26 years after he was killed in a Sydenham pub car park. Later this month the Home Secretary Theresa May will announce details of the review into the
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Woman dies after falling from Dartford Bridge into River Thames
A WOMAN has died after falling into the Thames from the QE2 Bridge this morning. Officers from Essex Police were called to the Dartford Bridge at 9.40am following concerns for a woman in her 40s who was seen standing outside the bridge railings
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I fear Seagulls will exploit Crystal Palace's weak defence
CRYSTAL Palace columnist SAM ROSS is worried his side’s defensive frailties could well be exposed yet again by Brighton in the play-offs. THE last day of the Championship season didn’t disappoint and showcased just how good a league the second tier
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Fire breaks out in Gravesend town centre travel agents
A TOUR company boss was left "feeling sick" after arriving for work at her family-run Gravesend employers to find the business had been set alight. Manns Tours manager Michelle Lucas arrived at the ground floor business in Stone Street shortly
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There really is only one Kenny Jackett
MILLWALL columnist MATT LITTLE pays tribute to departing Den manager Kenny Jackett in his final blog of the season. I’VE never known a Millwall manager to be as loved and as respected by so many of The Den faithful as Kenny Jackett. When I heard my
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Swanley armed robber jailed for threatening van driver at knife point
AN ARMED robber was locked up for four years just 10 days after threatening a man at knife point in Swanley. Shortly after 6pm on April 21, Joseph Lee, 29, of Hart Dyke Road in Swanley, demanded a van driver take him in his van to Star Lane, St
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Lee parents of Jimmy Mizen mark 5th anniversary of murder
THE parents of murdered Lee schoolboy Jimmy Mizen have repeated their calls to fight against violence in young people as they prepare to mark the fifth anniversary of their son's death. Jimmy Mizen was killed on May 10 2008 - the day after his
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Southeastern trains disrupted due to earlier train fault at Ladywell
ALL services running through Ladywell station may be disrupted due to an earlier train fault. Southeastern says trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 25 minutes or revised at short notice. The disruption is expected until around 10am.
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Bromley binmen could strike after rejecting two per cent pay rise offer
BINMEN are preparing for possible strike action after rejecting a below inflation pay rise offer. Veolia Environmental Services, which carries out household waste collections on behalf of Bromley Council, has offered the workers a two per cent
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Bromley embraces village traditions as May Queens crowned across borough
ANCIENT rituals are alive and well in Bromley as girls have been crowned as May Queens across the borough. After crowning ceremonies they held court in their parishes while traditional entertainment including maypole dancing took place. And
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Queen's Speech to include immigration curbs
MEASURES to tackle immigration will form part of a Queen's Speech that David Cameron claims will back the people of Britain "every step of the way" to make the nation great again. There will be a crackdown on rogue employers who take on illegal