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Time to put the kettle on for Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice
Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice in Abbey Wood, South-East London is urging cuppa lovers to take a break for a good cause by organising a Great Big Community Cuppa gathering during Cuppa Week, 18th to 24th May. The Great Big Community
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Eltham teacher Andrew Hillary jailed for 21 months over 87,000 child porn images
A FORMER Eltham College teacher was jailed for 21 months today after admitting possessing more than 87,000 pornographic photographs and movies of children. Woolwich Crown Court heard how Andrew Hillary, aged 51, was arrested by police last August
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Swanley BMX rider tops leader board
SWANLEY BMX sensation Tom Leaver tops the leader board in the UK Vert series. Hextable School pupil Tom Leaver travelled to Adrenaline Alley Skatepark in Corby, Northamptonshire, to compete in the first round, where he finished first overall on the
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Top 5 local Food Markets to visit this weekend
If you are looking for some good, fresh food this weekend then Angie Quinn has the answers. West Wickham Farmers and Artisan Food Market, West Wickham High Street Car Park, Sunday 10am- 2pm Don’t miss the launch of West Wickham’s new market
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Dartford Grammar School's early finish time proving a big hit
EDUCATION secretary Michael Gove is calling for longer school days and shorter holidays to improve pupils’ performance. But students and teachers at a Dartford school say they are reaping the rewards of a different approach. Sam Christie reports
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Northfleet hospice holds open evening to mark Dying Matters Awareness Week
A NORTHFLEET hospice hosted a special open evening to mark this year's Dying Matters Awareness Week. Staff were on hand at EllenorLions Hospice to answer questions and provide guided tours of the facility, in Coldharbour Road on May 13. Director
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Year of sporting success for Sidcup all-rounder
A SIDCUP youngster has capped a memorable sporting year by helping Bexley District Girls FC win the league title. Hannah Baker, 11, was part of the team which won the final match of the campaign at Woking to secure the championship. But it isn’t just
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Bluewater expansion plans being discussed tonight
PLANS to expand Bluewater by a fifth are to be discussed tonight. (May 16) The shopping centre’s owners want to demolish part of the West Village and build 30,500 sqm of extra floor space. Under the bold proposals, the lake will be altered
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TV chef Rosemary Shrager opens new School for Cooks
Top TV chef Rosemary Shrager is not known for shirking a challenge – she’s cooked kangaroo tail in the jungle on I’m A Celebrity and danced on Let’s Dance for Comic Relief after a painful fall. So opening the new Rosemary Shrager Cookery School
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Pictured: Blaze at fire-prone Klinger factory in Sidcup
FIREFIGHTERS battled another blaze at a derelict factory in Sidcup last night. (May 15) Four fire engines were called to the Richard Klinger factory in Edgington Way at 8.10pm. The clock tower of the 76-year-old building was alight. Crews
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Chislehurst octogenarian publishes novel about real life Penge Hero in World War Two
A CHISLEHURST octogenarian has published his latest book about a prisoner of war doctor from Penge. Graham Matthews, 81, has written Colne Spring & Heneky’s and based it on a real-life hero Dr John Readman and his imprisonment during World
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Decorator who stole fuel worth £10 from Dartford petrol station led cops on high-speed chase
A DECORATOR who stole fuel worth just £10 from a Dartford petrol station crashed and spun his car 360 degrees following a high-speed police chase. Michael Smith, 29, was captured on CCTV stealing the fuel on November 6, 2011, and five days later
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Dance projects commissioned in Greenwich
THREE dance projects have been given commissions supported by Greenwich Dance and Trinity Laban. The first three Compass Commissions were announced yesterday (Wednesday, May 15) and will be granted a performance, rehearsal space, between £5,000
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Zulu Warriors coming to Gravesend for reunion concert
GRAVESEND girls who travelled to South Africa to help the Young Zulu Warriors in their fight against AIDS are to be reunited. Guides and Rangers Megan Koppen and Lucy Michaeloudis worked with South African charity God’s Golden Acre in the Kwa Zulu
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Top honours for Beckenham club in the pool
BECKENHAM Swimming Club enjoyed a successful weekend at the London region youth championships at Crystal Palace. As well as delivering a crop of good individual performances, five of Beckenham’s relay teams qualified for the national swimming championships
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Kickboxers enjoy five-Star wins
A GRAVESEND kickboxing club enjoyed a successful night at the Casino Rooms last weekend, where they triumphed in five fights. Star Kickboxing Club’s team consisted of two ladies and four men. Hayley Ward and Tina Harvey fought against the Irish
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Video: Pop star Tich at Bluewater tonight
SHE could be headed for top of the charts on Sunday, but tonight pop star Tich will be at Bluewater. The singer, whose debut single Dumb was released this week, will meet fans and perform at the Greenhithe shopping centre from around 7pm tonight
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Colfeians unveil Tunnicliff as first ever director of rugby
OLD Colfeians RFC has this morning confirmed former player Tim Tunnicliff will be returning to the club as its first ever director of rugby. Tunnicliff has a great history with the Lee side, first joining in 1998 and being part of the formidable London
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Hat-trick of British champs from Crayford weightlifting club
CRAYFORD-based Europa Weightlifting Club produced three British champions at the recent national championships at Crystal Palace. The club is no stranger to success having produced two Team GB competitors at last year’s London Olympics, Zoe Smith and
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Star Performers Wow
Author Kathy Lette was one of the famous faces at the Autism’s Got Talent show at the Mermaid Theatre, London, earlier this month. Kathy, whose son Julius was diagnosed with autism when he was three, is patron of Hillcrest Autism Services which
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Chelsea Flower Show tips from expert George Long
THE RHS Chelsea Flower show is just around the corner (Tuesday, May 21 to Friday, May 25) and will doubtless plant some gardening seeds in your mind. Vibe harvested Sydenham horticulturalist George Long, of Well Grounded Gardens, to sow some wisdom
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Table tennis finals night gets Bexley mayor's seal of approval
BEXLEY mayor Councillor Alan Downing was on hand to present trophies to members of the North West Kent table tennis league at its finals night at VCD Athletic in Crayford. The Division One singles crown was secured by Richard Farthing, who beat reigning
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Post-mortem on man who collapsed in Kentish Way, Bromley, is 'inconclusive'
FURTHER tests are being carried out to establish the cause of death of a man who collapsed in a Bromley street. A post-mortem examination has been completed and the Met Police is satisfied the cause of death is non-suspicious. But the exact
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Job-loss hit North West Kent College ranked 12th best in country
A COLLEGE hit by a raft of planned job losses has been rated as the 12th best performing college in the country. This week North West Kent College announced up to 48 posts are to be axed at its Gravesend and Dartford campuses due to a cut in Government
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Prolific striker keen to stick with Addicks
GEMMA Shepherd is hopeful she will be a Charlton Athletic women’s team player next season, despite the club not being in the FA Women’s Super League (FAWSL). Shepherd joined the Addicks from West Ham in the summer and has enjoyed a prolific season,
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Crystal Palace vs Watford: Fans predict play-off final score
THE Premier League beckons for Crystal Palace fans. At 3pm on bank holiday Monday (May 27), all eyes will turn to Wembley as the Eagles take on Watford for a spot in the top tier. Vibe asked some devotees which way they saw the result going.
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Swanley building blaze sparked by petrol-fuelled fireball
A BUILDING caught fire in Swanley yesterday (May 15) after a man tried to light a garden bonfire using petrol. Two fire engines from Dartford and Thames-side stations were called to Button Street at 2.20pm. Dartford crew manager, Gary Miller
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Exiles enjoy record score against Pumas
KENT Exiles routed county rivals Maidstone Pumas 86-0 in a one-sided affair which saw them rack up a record setting score. The Exiles dominated in all facets of play, but especially on the ground where Ben Abbot racked up 121 yards and three touchdowns
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Relax after work with life drawing or oil painting in Forest Hill
HAVE a go at life drawing or oil painting at classes in Forest Hill. Doopodoopo Gallery in Dartmouth Road holds life painting drawing classes on Tuesdays from 7pm to 9pm. Catering for all levels, you can drop in for a way to unwind after work or
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Free theatre tickets for kids scheme returns
TAKE a child to the theatre for free in August. After a successful longer run last year, this year Kid’s Week has been extended to a month and will run from August 1 to August 31. In its 16th year, the scheme allows one child under 16 to go
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Quiz night at Bromley cafe bar will raise money for Cancer Research UK
A QUIZ night at Henry’s Cafe Bar in Bromley will raise money for Cancer Research UK. The contest begins at 7.30pm on Wednesday, May 29, and is £2 per person with teams and individuals welcome to take part. Henry’s general manager Katarina Akpofure
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Old-style summer holidays back in Deptford complete with den building
SUMMER holidays spent building dens, cooking on open fires, catching bugs and fishing are back in Deptford. Creekside Discovery Centre is holding Wild Wednesdays throughout the summer holidays where families can have some good, clean but muddy
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Stamp away at Red House in Bexleyheath
SET the kids loose with the inks and rubber stamps at Red House in Bexleyheath from 1.30pm to 4pm on Friday, May 31. The little ones can design their own wallpaper using motifs from the founder of the Arts and Crafts movement and first resident
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Chislehurst church appoints new vicar
A VICAR is looking forward to the challenges ahead after being newly appointed at a Chislehurst church. The Reverend Paul Farthing moved to take over at the Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary after being based at churches in
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Commons select committee pushing for tighter dog ownership laws
THE Government's moves to tackle irresponsible dog ownership do not go far enough, a committee of MPs has warned. Ministers have announced plans to close a loophole which allowed owners of dogs to escape prosecution if the animal attacked someone
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HMS Illustrious leaves London
HMS Illustrious left Greenwich a day late after the initial sailing date had to be postponed due to high winds. She finally left through the Thames Barrier at 5am on Tuesday, May 14 on her way back to Portsmouth. Based on information supplied