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"We will remember them"
“In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row” is one of the most quoted phrases of war poetry. The poppy has come to represent the remembrance of conflict, and with the centenary of the First World War upon us, poppies have
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UPDATE: Hayes pensioner speaks out after criminals stole father's war medals day before Remembrance Sunday
A widowed pensioner has spoken of her sadness after her father's war medals were stolen - the day before Remembrance Sunday. Gill Rowe, 82, was "distraught" when she discovered her late father's three war medals had been snatched on Saturday, November
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Deputy Mayor to attend Bromley's annual Tree of Light event commemorating the fallen
A tree in Bromley is to be illuminated in memory of the fallen. The annual Tree of Light event is once again taking place at Bromley Parish Church, in Church Road. Organised by The Rotary Club of Bromley, residents can dedicate a light in memory
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MP Teresa Pearce urges artists to step into the spotlight
Erith and Thamesmead MP Teresa Pearce is urging musicians and film-makers to show off their skills. Ms Pearce is supporting musicians and film-makers from Erith and Thamesmead by calling for local artists to enter Parliament’s two largest creative
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Find out how to recycle your poppies in Beckenham
Residents are being urged to recycle their poppies rather than chucking them away. An innovative way to make sure the symbolic flowers do not go to waste is by returning them to The Royal British Legion, to be either re-used or recycled. Between
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Crowds flock to Belvedere for Sikh celebration
Revelers lined the streets of Belvedere and Erith in celebration of the birth of the founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak. Around 400 people took part in a procession to mark the celebration which falls in November every year. The parade was organised
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Greenwich Council gets new boss on £185,000 salary
Greenwich Council's new boss has vowed to continue the borough's growth. John Comber was selected by a council panel to take the £185,000 per year job following the retirement of former chief executive Mary Ney, who led the borough for 14 years
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Need a career path? Come down to Bromley College's open days
Bromley College is throwing open its doors to the professionals of tomorrow. Prospective students will have the chance to learn about the courses on offer and meet the tutors at two open days. This Saturday, November 15, the Bromley Campus
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Lollipop people deserve applause, not criticism
Letter to the editor: I am appalled that the generosity of spirit that epitomises lollipop people could be denigrated so callously by your anonymous writer (Simply press a button, October 29). I can only think he wishes to remain anonymous because
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All shepherds needed in Bromley town centre for return of the Sheep Trail
Calling all shepherds to Bromley town centre as the Sheep Trail returns. Years after sheep were driven through Bromley town centre, the creatures are back in knitted form. In the run up to Christmas the Sheep Trail hits the streets of Bromley
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5 Thoughts: Women on trains applying their make-up - fascinating spectacle or bad manners?
Each week I share my five thoughts – the good, the bad and the ugly. But I’m not selfish, so I’m also very happy to donate the space to guest writers to have their say. Write to me via the details below. 1. What is acceptable behaviour on a
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'Petrified' dog abandoned beside Eltham dual carriageway with fireworks going off around him
A terrified dog was tied to a tree beside an Eltham dual carriageway and abandoned in the rain with fireworks going off around him, the RSPCA says. The two-year-old crossbreed, named by his rescuers as Sparkle, was found tied beside Rochester Way
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Thamesmead girl, 15, missing for two weeks could be in Greenwich, Bromley, Lewisham or Croydon
A vulnerable Thamesmead 15-year-old girl who went missing two weeks ago, has links to Greenwich, Bromley, Croydon and Lewisham, police say. Brittney Riggan was last seen leaving her home in Tideslea Path, on 27 October 27 at around 1.30pm but has
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Stat Chat: Parents spending £800 a year on school costs for every child
Every day we pull some stats from a survey and say have a chat about the findings. Today: The true cost of sending kids to school. Families spend £800 a year on school costs for every primary or secondary age child. This includes £168 on school
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Orpington dog who helps in care homes could be crowned top dog in national competition
A dog from Orpington who visits care homes and schools could be named top dog in a national competition. Owner Lois Hyett, 62, was delighted when Gunner, a three-year-old German Shepherd, made it into the final stages of the HiLife Pets as Therapy
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Welling schoolchildren play out Shakespeare tragedy at Orchard Theatre
Welling kids have performed bloodthirsty antics and Shakespearian soliloquies on stage in Dartford. The children, aged eight and nine, from Bishop Ridley Church of England Primary school in Northumberland Avenue, Welling, put their theatrical talents
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One defective Penge train causes four hours of Southeastern delays
One broken down train in Penge has caused around four hours of delays on the rail network today. The train at Penge East is causing delays of up to 40 minutes to trains between Bromley South and London Victoria. Southeastern says disruption
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Driver of car which overturned in Warren Road, Southfleet is hospitalised
A man is in hospital after his car overturned in Warren Road, Southfleet. Kent Police have closed the road following a crash involving two cars which took place this morning (November 12) at around 8am. Warren Road is closed between New Barn
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12 things you need to see or do in south east London and north Kent this week
Vibe's picks of the best of what's on this week in south east London and north Kent. Yan Fu and the Chinese Imperial Students at the Royal Naval College. Greenwich, from Sunday, November 16, to February 1 An exhibition celebrating the
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Drugs suspects flee from police in Crayford sparking helicopter search
A van driver was arrested on drug charges and two other suspects fled from police in Crayford on Monday evening (November 10). Met police officers noticed a van at the Tower Retail Park in Crayford Road and decided to investigate it further.
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The Thank Bank: Who deserves your thanks this week?
If there is someone you want to express your gratitude to, whether they donated a kidney or opened a door for you, we want to hear about it. Here’s who readers are thanking this week: I would like to say a huge thank you to the members of the
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Police officer charged with attempted GBH and dangerous driving in Anerley
A police officer has been charged with attempted GBH and dangerous driving in Anerley. Naylor Jhita, a constable based in Tower Hamlets, has been suspended from duty. The alleged incident happened on August 31 when the off-duty officer was
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Blenheim Primary School visit News Shopper
Schoolchildren from Orpington got an insight into the newspaper industry at south east London and north Kent’s number one newspaper this morning. A class of 28 students from Year 5 at Blenheim Primary School made the three-and-a-half mile trip
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Petition to re-open Lewisham station gate signed by 1,152
A closed station gate which left hundreds of Lewisham commuters frustrated could be re-opened after pressure from an MP. Southeastern officials met Lewisham East MP Heidi Alexander, who has collected more than 1,152 signatures for a petition against
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VIDEO: Blackheath’s Jude Law as you’ve never seen him before in north Kent filmed Black Sea
Cinema-goers are used to seeing Jude Law in romantic leads or emotionally-wrought roles but in new film Black Sea he plays the captain of a treasure hunting submarine with a thick Scottish accent. Directed by The Last King of Scotland’s Kevin Macdonald
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UPDATE: Bromley Council leader voices concerns over Crystal Palace National Sports Centre
Bromley Council's leader has voiced his opinion on plans to transform the Crystal Palace National Sport Centre (NSC). Councillor Stephen Carr has joined the Crystal Palace Park Community Stakeholder Group (CSG) in welcoming the decision to extend
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Gravesend director Greengrass to reunite with Matt Damon on new Bourne film
Oscar-nominated Gravesend-raised director Paul Greengrass is set to return to the Bourne series with original star Matt Damon. The 59-year-old, who was ‘kicked out’ of Gravesend Grammar School, has reportedly signed up to direct another in the
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Man, aged 92, crashes Mercedes in Bexleyheath
A 92-year-old man was left with minor injuries after crashing a Mercedes in Bexleyheath. Met Police were called at 7.59pm last night (November 11) to the accident in Watling Street. The Mercedes crashed into parked cars. A police spokesman
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Pet of the Day: Little dog, big personality - that's king Ralphie
Meet Ralphie, a little dog who clearly has a big personality. He was nominated for Pet of the Day by Grace Lacey from Blackfen. The one-year-old Pomeranian likes cuddles, socks and his brother Nelson. His dislikes are the dark, rain and
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Interview: Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood can't wait to get stuck into panto in Dartford
Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood tells JIM PALMER why he’s looking forward to playing Captain Hook in Peter Pan at the Orchard Theatre. For some viewers, he’s already the panto villain for half the year when Strictly’s on but Craig
