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Rovers running away with it
Eltham Terrace Rovers are riding high at the top of the South London & Kent Pool Alliance Tier Two West, going thirteen points clear and remain unbeaten after this week’s victory over Lord Clyde. Rovers won the first two sets 4-1 and it looked
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Woman pictured in Dartford train 'assault' CCTV claims she was acting in self-defence
A woman shown in CCTV pictures following an alleged train assault has defended her and her family's actions as self-defence. Yesterday (June 26), News Shopper appealed for witnesses to the incident, which happened on April 5 on the 9.56pm Charing
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Bexleyheath student causes a stir with elephant toy design
A Bexleyheath design whizz has created a toy to prevent captive elephants getting bored. Industrial design student Marie Yates, of Woolwich Road, made the super-strong feeding toy to give the animals a challenge as many of those in captivity miss
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Holloway impressed by Millwall fitness levels ahead of Portugal training camp
Ian Holloway has been suitably impressed by the way Millwall’s players have looked after themselves during the summer after the squad returned for pre-season training. The boss was speaking from the club’s training ground this lunchtime ahead of
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Public appeal for favourite teddy lost on Biggin Hill bus
Have you seen this lonely teddy? A worried local has appealed for public help finding the fluffy companion after he was left on a bus yesterday (June 25). Posting a picture on Facebook, Kristie Tasker said he was last seen on the 320 service
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8 ways to shop savvy in the sales
Sales shopping has been proven to release endorphins, similar to exercise, with customers getting a buzz when they get a great deal. Bluewater’s summer sales are in full swing - including up to 50 per cent off selected lines at House of Fraser
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See charcoal making in Petts Wood
If you’ve ever wondered how charcoal is made, then you might want to head down to Petts Wood next week. The practice dates back to 4,000 BC and the material is important because it burns quicker, cleaner and more evenly than wood. It is made
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Petts Wood 'Running Man' tribute run set for this weekend
A 'Running Man' tribute run will take place on Sunday (June 29), honouring the man famed for his topless jogging through Petts Wood. James Gilson died in April at what is thought to be the age of 87. His death triggered hundreds of online tributes
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Get Premier League fit: Crystal Palace's head of conditioning's fitness tips
When a team launches into a run of results that takes them from near-certain relegation to finish 11th place in the Premier League in the final few weeks of a season, you can bet that fitness must have played an important role. So where better
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Review: Democracy 3 - the game that lets you control the country
At one time or another each and every one of us will have claimed to be able to do a better job of running the country than the government. I could turn the NHS around if I was in charge, I wouldn't let our schools get into that state, I would
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Brockley pervert sexually assaulted Deptford children when he was just 13
A Brockley man has been jailed for a string of sex attacks on Deptford children, some committed when he was just 13. Damien Walters, 32, of St Asaph Road, was jailed for 30 months at Woolwich Crown Court today (June 27) after being found guilty
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Controversially expanding school 'to use Deptford Park as play area'
A controversial Deptford school expansion - which could see pupils use a neighbouring park as a play area - will go ahead, Lewisham's mayor has decided. Sir Francis Drake Primary School is set to double from in size under the scheme, which is being
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UPDATE: Man found hanged near West Wickham wood
A man was found hanged near Well Wood in West Wickham yesterday afternoon (June 26). The 47-year-old was found in Lime Tree Walk just after 4pm. He was pronounced dead at the scene. A London Ambulance Service spokesman said: "We were called
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Hundreds of Penge locals enjoy fun day in renovated gardens
Over 180 locals, young and old, enjoyed a fun day out in a once neglected Penge park, which has seen a huge transformation in recent years. The event, organised by Penge Green Gym, took place in Winsford Gardens, Garden Road, and activities included
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Bromley schoolboys take gold in London-wide sailing regatta
Two Bromley schoolboys have sailed their way to gold in a London-wide regatta - despite competing with a broken rudder. Barnaby Marchant, 11, from Colfe's School, and 15-year-old Charles Darwin pupil Reece Clark, beat representatives from 26 London
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Police appeal after man indecently exposes himself in Beckenham
Police want to speak to passengers who may have witnessed an indecent exposure on a train in Beckenham. The incident occurred at around 7.15pm last Saturday (June 21) and began at Beckenham Junction station. A 28-year-old woman waiting for
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Sidcup secrets, noodles and Masterchef: Burmese food blogger MiMi Aye reveals all
A former solicitor from Sidcup has published a noodle-cookery book after being so “wound up” by the MasterChef final she took to blogging. Former West Lodge Schoolgirl MiMi Aye became so frustrated with the approach to eastern recipes she began
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Police appeal over Eltham High Street cafe assault
Police want to trace these two men after a diner was assaulted inside an Eltham cafe and needed hospital treatment. On May 30 at around 1.30pm, a 28-year-old man was eating in the Top Chef Café in Eltham High Street, when he was assaulted.
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What's on this weekend in south east London and north Kent (June 27, 28 and 29)
Vibe's Angie Quinn takes a look at what's going on in south London and north Kent this weekend. Lewisham Police Station Open Day, 10am to 3pm (June 29) Have a look inside Lewisham police station without having to get arrested first. Europe's
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Police hunt roommate of Deptford drug dealers found with £4.5m of MDMA in their flat
Two Deptford drug dealers who had £4.5m worth of MDMA stashed in their flat have been jailed for a total of 23 years - but police are still hunting their former roommate. Lithuanian men Henry Duksavius, 36, has been jailed for nine years, while
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Big crowd expected for Lashings visit to Bexley
Excitement is growing ahead of the much anticipated return of the world famous Lashings cricket side to Bexley Cricket Club next Friday (July 4). Some of the star names on show at this year’s event include Herschelle Gibbs, Ian Harvey, John Emburey
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Police appeal for missing Sidcup woman
An elderly woman has gone missing from Sidcup and police are appealing for her safe return. Ruby Young, 81, was last seen in the afternoon of Wednesday (June 25) although officers believe she may have briefly returned to her home on Woodside Road
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Teenager arrested over Abbey Wood 'hit-and-run' death
A teenager has been arrested in connection with the death of a pedestrian in an alleged Abbey Wood hit-and-run. The 17-year-old boy was detained on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after Brenda Croke, 64, was mown down and killed
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PICTURED: First ever wedding ceremony in Bexleyheath care home
A Bexleyheath care home has celebrated its first ever wedding ceremony. Philip York, 32, and Mandy York, 37, decided to hold the special day on June 21 in the Maples facility in Glynde Road where Mr York works as an activities coordinator.
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Addicks chief looking forward to working with Iranian World Cup striker
Reza Ghoochannejhad became the first ever Charlton player to score at a World Cup this week and Addicks boss Bob Peeters is backing him to prosper this season. The 26-year-old was on target in Iran’s 3-1 defeat at the hands of Bosnia on Wednesday
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PubSpy reviews the Coach and Horses, Bexley Village
Let’s all get behind a pub that, in spite of everything, is still fully behind our boys in Brazil. Forget the fact that the lads came home so early that their tans have already faded, the Coach and Horses still believes. At least I imagine
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Charlton boss confident of decent season if he lands all his targets
Bob Peeters believes Charlton can surprise a few people - provided he can sign all of his targets. The new Valley boss has already added two fellow Belgians in striker Igor Vetokele and loan midfielder Yoni Buyens. But those were only the first
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Man pulled from Thames and resuscitated in front of shocked Greenwich onlookers
An unconscious man was pulled from the Thames off Greenwich yesterday (June 26) and resuscitated in front of around 50 shocked onlookers. The incident happened just after 2.30pm, when the lifeboat crew from Tower RNLI lifeboat station were sent
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Head coach to take cautious approach on Solly's training regime
Chris Solly will train less in order to play more next season, according to new head coach Bob Peeters. The defender made a welcome return to the team towards the end of last season, one which was largely spent on the treatment table following
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Young Charlton defender steps up to first team squad for pre-season training
Bob Peeters has promised to give Charlton’s youngsters a chance to impress this year. And highly-rated 17-year-old central defender Joe Gomez looks set to be the first to benefit after being invited to train with the first team in pre-season.
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Gravesend and Meopham Rotary Club raise £8000 for charity on a Sponsored Walk of hadrian's Wall
A number of members of Gravesend and Meopham Rotary Club together with their partners went the extra mile to raise monies for two deserving causes last month. The group of eleven walked across England coast to coast, west to east in 6 days along the Hadrian
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Pet of the Day: Could Bailey have done better than Rooney?
One-year-old Golden Retriever Bailey loves football and is very good. She also loves playing catch and chewing just about anything she can get her paws on, says owner Melissa Hills from Bexleyheath. Bailey’s not so keen on rain, though.
