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Fun-filled fundraiser for Air Force-themed Biggin Hill cafe
An Air Force-themed Biggin Hill cafe gave something back last weekend with a fun-filled fundraiser. The Spitfire Cafe, whose all-day breakfasts include the Harrier, the Tornado and the Red Arrow, played host to around 60 guests on Sunday afternoon
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Jury retires in phone hacking trial including for Forest Hill's Andy Coulson
The jury has retired to consider its verdicts in the trial of ex-News of the World bosses accused of plotting to hack phones in the pursuit of stories. Ex-editors Rebekah Brooks and Forest Hill's Andy Coulson along with retired managing editor
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Beckenham student awarded special funding for research into hearing
A Beckenham student is one of just 14 across the country to be awarded a revered medical research grant. Edmund Phillips, 20, has been given £1,600 for his project studying how Zebrafish repair their hair cells, which are used for hearing.
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VIDEO: Greenwich Commonwealth Games baton carrier Jonathan Webb
By Will Piper Greenwich athlete Jonathan Webb admits carrying the Queen’s baton across the Olympic Park in Stratford has given him enough memories to last a lifetime. The 17-year-old was given the opportunity to take part in the baton relay
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Top soldiers to support Gravesend log race
A group of ten soldiers will lug a heavy log from Strood to Greenhithe in aid of disabled comrades. The third annual log race, taking place on Saturday (June 14), will see the men run and march the eleven-mile journey to raise funds for Pilgrim
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Two men arrested after windows of St Paul's Cray Chinese takeaway are smashed in
A Chinese takeaway in Main Road, St Paul's Cray, had its windows smashed in last night. Police were called at 12.03am this morning (June 11), reportedly to Sunshine Chinese Takeaway, and are investigating an allegation of criminal damage Two
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Motorcyclist hospitalised in Northfleet crash
A motorcyclist is being treated in hospital following a collision with a car in Northfleet. The crash happened at around 8.50am in London Road, Northfleet when the motorbike collided with a Ford Fiesta. Kent Police and South East Coast Ambulance
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Lewisham Police reveal most wanted faces for crimes including night bus sex assault
These are the latest faces of men wanted by Lewisham Police for crimes ranging from robbery to sexual assault on a night bus. As usual, readers who spot them or have information can help officers track them down and bring them to justice. Members
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Map shows how Erith will be affected by Manor Road closure
This is the map showing how Erith will be affected by the upcoming 10 week closure of Manor Road. A stretch of the carriageway from Slade Green Road up to the roundabout will be closed for resurfacing works from Monday (June 16). Six bus stops
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Penge Festival returns with local beer and bucking bulls
Penge Festival returned at the weekend and the rain cleared just in time for much excitement. Having celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2012, the event saw one of its largest turnouts ever, according to organiser Wendy Roche. The 64-year-old
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Jean Christophe Novelli shows us how to enjoy Aldi's World Cup Wagyu steaks
What better dish than steak to eat when sitting down to watch England play football? Red meat and sport go hand-in-hand (sort of), and something’s needed to cushion the blow if (when) we get sent home – probably by Argentina if it’s in the knockout
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Second Gravesend address targeted in drug raids
A second address in Gravesend has been raided this morning by Kent Police as part of a two day anti-drugs operation. The house in Old Road West was visited by officers one day after another in Palmer Avenue was targeted. The raids come a day
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Crack addict's Dartford crime spree
A crack addict who went on a crime spree through Dartford to fund his habit has been jailed for five and a half years. John Saunders, of Gordon Road, Northfleet, was jailed at Maidstone Crown Court on June 6 after he pleaded guilty to two robberies
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Dartford boxer in confident mood ahead of clash
Dartford title contender Matt Hilliker is getting ready for the biggest fight of his life next month as he prepares to step through the ropes at London’s iconic Alexandra Palace. The cruiserweight will face Ryan Crawford on Saturday July 12 in
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Charlton visit rated better than Millwall and Palace by away fans
Charlton, Millwall and Crystal Palace have produced mixed results in a survey to discover which is the best away day experience for supporters. Last season a total of 5,308 travelling fans from different teams were asked to rate all of the 92 Premier
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Thames Barge Driving Race returns to Greenwich
Greenwich sees the 39th Annual Thames Barge Driving Race take to the water again later this month. Branded "London’s most unique rowing race", it will see rowers tackle a course of seven miles between Greenwich and Westminster Bridge. Winners
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Midfielder has Welling contract cancelled by mutual consent
Welling’s summer recruitment problems continue after Matthew Harriott became the latest player to change his mind about playing for the Conference outfit next season. The former Sheffield United Northampton Town midfielder only joined recently
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Cannabis factory confirmed after West Wickham drugs raid
A cannabis factory was destroyed yesterday after police raided a West Wickham property. Officers executed a drugs warrant at an address in Hawes Lane at 8.20am and found a factory containing 40 plants in one of the bedrooms. Bromley police
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See the football wonder kid snapped up by Palace
Cody Carter may only be eight years old but he's about to embark on a journey which thousands of boys could only dream of. The up-and-coming striker from Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy has been offered a year's contract with Crystal Palace
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Fast food worker badly beaten up in West Kingsdown attack
A fast food worker was viciously beaten up in a "frenzied" attack by ten people after a woman was refused a free kebab in West Kingsdown. The man, aged in his forties, was running the mobile kebab van outside the Portobello Inn pub in London Road
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What’s the best, funniest or just most ‘dad’ thing your dad has ever done?
Ahead of Father’s Day this Sunday we’re looking to celebrate the lengths dedicated dads go to for their kids as well as celebrate the other inspired and at times hilarious things dads say and do. What is the best thing your dad has ever done for
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Normandy Primary School from Bexley runners-up at Count on Us London maths final
Celebrity Mathematician Johnny Ball, and charity ‘Mayor’s Fund for London’ hosted the first ever London ‘Count on Us’ maths challenge final. Thirteen primary schools from across the capital competed against each other using the 24®game having beaten
