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Young Reporter: Hayes Lights Up
On Saturday the 22nd of November, the locals of Hayes high street celebrated the impending arrival of Christmas by hosting the annual turning on of the Christmas lights on Hayes station approach. According to Hayes Village Association, the event
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Skinner leads Club to Mob Match victory
He is the current Club Under 13 3000 metre record holder and GB Senior International on the country, but Michael Skinner is now officially a veteran/master. He has always been a Master in his clubmates eyes and having celebrated his 35th birthday during
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Bromley Council leader 'cannot ignore a gentleman with a £500m cheque'
"One cannot ignore a gentleman with a £500 million cheque" is the message from Bromley Council leader Stephen Carr over plans for the Crystal Palace Park. Appearing on the BBC's Sunday Politics show last night, Sunday November 23, Coun Carr was
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Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds coming to Greenwich on its way to final performance
One of the most ambitious and lauded arena shows is coming facing its final curtain call but not before a swansong in Greenwich. Jeff Wayne’s musical version of The War of the Worlds has toured the UK six times and will roll into the O2 arena for
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Boarded-up Catford Bridge Tavern pub 'will reopen next year'
A Catford pub shut down a year ago and left empty for squatters to move into will finally reopen next year, its new owners say. Solitaire Limited says it has "ambitious" plans for the Catford Bridge Tavern with a bar in the centre of the pub, a
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50,000th baby born at Darent Valley Hospital, but what have been the most popular names?
History was made last week when Darent Valley Hospital welcomed its 50,000th new-born into the world, since opening its doors in September 2000. Sadie Tansley was born at 1.44pm on Saturday November 15, weighing a very respectable 6lb 4oz.
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VIDEO: former far right group member says sorry for part in terrorising mosque
A former member of a far right organisation has apologised to the congregation of a Crayford mosque he once joined the group in terrorising. Former Britain First member Matthew Lester, 26, gave an emotional address to a packed Friday prayer meeting
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Woolwich poker ace wins £200k in worldwide tournament
A 21-year-old poker ace from Woolwich scooped a £200,000 jackpot yesterday in a Texas Hold ‘Em tournament lasting a staggering five days. Lithuanian Matas Cimbolas, of Greens End, earns a living competing in various tournaments and said last night
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REVIEW: Get Santa (U)
South east Londoner Rafe Spall and 10-year-old newcomer Kit Connor from Purley star alongside Jim Broadbent’s Santa in this fun, festive family adventure. Christmas is just the time for a fun, tongue-in-cheek caper and Get Santa is perfect to warm
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Gravesend Page 3 girl attacks Tesco 'censorship' over tabloid cover-up plans
A Gravesend Page 3 girl has accused Tesco of censorship over its plans to stop children seeing the front pages of tabloid newspapers. Mellisa Clarke slammed the retailer over the move, which will affect how all tabloid papers are displayed, from
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Residents demand Sunday service for 354 bus route between Bromley and Penge
In years past Sunday might have been a day of rest but now it’s much more a day of recreation. And more than 1,800 residents living along the 354 bus route between Bromley and Penge have signed a petition demanding a Sunday service. The 354
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Police 'told pupil having affair with Bexleyheath Academy teacher year before action taken'
Police were told a Bexleyheath Academy pupil was having an affair with an assistant vice-principal at the school a year before action was taken, a court has heard. Inner London Crown Court was told friends of the girl who was “absolutely obsessed
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Beckenham Hill motorbike crash leaves man with leg injuries
A motorcyclist was left with serious leg injuries after he came off his bike in Beckenham Hill Road. Police and the London Ambulance Service were called to the scene near the junction with Blacklands Road on Saturday (November 22) at around 5pm
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UPDATE: Is this Britain's worst family? Deptford killer's drunk sister smashes car into bus
Yet another member of the notorious Sonnex family is facing time in jail, begging the question - is this the most vile family in Britain? Louise Sonnex - older sister of the brutal killer Dano - last week admitted driving a car into a double decker
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Sixth Stephen Lawrence murder suspect 'will not face courts'
A sixth man held over the murder of black teenager Stephen Lawrence will not be prosecuted due to insufficient evidence. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) confirmed no further action will be taken against the suspect, who has not been named and
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Christmas taste test: Which supermarket is best for festive fizz?
It doesn’t matter whether it is Christmas or New Year, there will be a time this December when the fizzy and the flutes come out. It’s a confusing time – do you go for Prosecco or Champagne, how much should you spend, does more money equal better
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Comedian Russell Peters headed for Greenwich
Canadian stand-up comedian Russell Peters will bring his improv-heavy show to Greenwich. The comedian – a judge on the US show Last Comic Standing and a star in Jon Favreau’s movie Chef – will play the O2 arena on Saturday, April 18, as part of
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RECIPE: Marks and Spencer’s Christmas pudding
It’s not too late to get in the kitchen and rustle up your own pudding, but you’ll need to get working on it soon. Not content with creating some mouth-watering readymade puds, the guys at Marks and Spencer have this recipe so you can get in on
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Protests over new Orpington development after one disabled parking space for an estimated 3,000 weekly patients is planned
Orpington locals have formed a Residents' Association opposing plans to transform the former police station into homes and a health centre. The Lancing Residents' Association (RA) was formed roughly a month ago to protest turning the former Orpington
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Gravesend flying ace statue will honour town's war heroes
A statue of a Gravesend flying ace and war hero is to be unveiled this Friday, honouring all those who fought for Britain. In 1940 Mahinder Singh Pujji was one of 18 qualified Indian pilots who volunteered for the Royal Air Force. He had a
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Boss rues missed Lincoln City chances
Dartford manager Tony Burman believes his side’s inability to take their chances and Lincoln’s clinical finishing was the difference between the two sides on Saturday. Tom Miller scored the only goal of the game for the Imps just before the half
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'I'm not a nutter' - Blackheath man uses sign to search for Suzy
A mysterious man has left notices around Blackheath to trace a woman he was talking to "before the police turned up". Walkers on Blackheath have been left confused by the notice, titled "desperately seeking Suzy", which has been put up on lamp
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Mixed feelings for Fleet boss after Eastbourne point
Ebbsfleet United manager Steve Brown had mixed feelings about only taking one point from Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Eastbourne Borough. After Charlie Sheringham had a first half goal ruled out, the Fleet fell behind to Gavin McCallum’s deflected strike
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Preparations under way at Chislehurst and Sidcup school to mark Magna Carta 800th anniversary
Preparations are under way at Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School to mark the 800th anniversary of the signing of the Magna Carta next year. Bexley Mayor Councillor Howard Marriner unveiled two framed and illustrated handwritten copies of the
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Clark secures Ebbsfleet share of spoils at Eastbourne
Ebbsfleet United came from behind to claim a point away in Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Eastbourne Borough. After seeing a first half effort controversially disallowed, the Fleet went a goal down to Gavin McCallum’s deflected strike just after the hour
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What is the mystery beeping noise sending Thamesmead residents 'bonkers'?
Residents in Thamesmead are being driven crazy by a mysterious beeping noise. Laura Tamaj, 32, of Whinchat Road, complained of a recurring beep that is sending her and neighbours "bonkers". The infuriating sound is said to occur about every
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Paddington stars discuss movie at world premiere in London
The last time cinema screens were graced by a talking bear that lived among humans it was Mark Wahlberg’s sweary American chum, Ted. British institution Paddington is a wildly different, much more family-friendly affair. The movie takes viewers
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Goldberg: Bromley squad is stronger this year
Mark Goldberg insisted his squad is stronger than it was last season after Bromley defeated Sutton United 2-1 at Hayes Lane on Saturday. The hosts fell behind to Jamie White’s 14th minute opener, but a Pierre Joseph-Dubois brace propelled the Ravens
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VIDEO: Ambulance delay warning as strike action begins
The London Ambulance Service is warning of significant delays today as staff take strike action today for a second time in a national dispute over pay. In the last dispute held in October, 14 per cent of control room staff and 77 per cent of ambulance
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Joseph-Dubois brace does for Sutton as Bromley go second
Bromley came from behind for the second successive week to record a rather fortunate 2-1 victory over old rivals Sutton United at Hayes Lane on Saturday. The visitors enjoyed most of the early possession, with the Ravens’ Danny Waldren booked in
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Lee Rigby report to reveal security service's prior knowledge of murderers
The extent of the security and intelligence agencies' prior knowledge of soldier Lee Rigby's murderers will be revealed this week as a long-awaited report from a parliamentary watchdog is finally published. Michael Adebolajo and his younger accomplice
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Skipper feels Liverpool display shows everyone is committed to Palace cause
Crystal Palace captain Mile Jedinak couldn’t fault the effort of his team-mates after victory over Liverpool. The Aussie capped a memorable day for the hosts by smashing home an 81st minute free-kick to ensure the Eagles picked up their first league
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X Factor: Stereo Kicks - and Welling's Charlie Jones - march into final five
Stereo Kicks – including Welling’s Charlie Jones – didn’t let the sun go down on their X Factor dream in Elton John v Whitney Houston week. The eight piece boyband, whose number includes 14-year-old Wilmington Grammar pupil Charlie, have made it
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PICTURES AND VIDEO: Lewisham floods as River Ravensbourne burst its banks
Investigations are underway into whether construction work on a £250m Lewisham development contributed to flooding which caused hours of travel chaos. Around 1,800 square metres of the area around Loampit Vale was affected from noon onwards on
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Addicks keeper says Peeters inspired him before Millwall game
Charlton keeper Nick Pope credited manager Bob Peeters for giving him a morale boost prior to the Addicks’ 0-0 draw with rivals Millwall. Pope started only his third league match of the season against the Lions after regular number one Stephen
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UPDATED: 5 things to see and do in...Deptford
Dubbed 'the new Shoreditch', Deptford is an up-and-coming place to be. Vibe’s Joe Jamieson found five interesting things to do in this arty, edgy cool corner of south east London. No more. The Deptford Project Cafe's gone but not forgotten
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Tucudean clearance almost good as scoring winner for Millwall skipper
Alan Dunne admitted his vital injury time clearance in Saturday’s 0-0 draw at Charlton almost felt like scoring the winner. With the game deep into stoppage time, Addicks substitute George Tucudean burst through and lifted the ball over Lions keeper
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Eagles star hails unstoppable Bolasie after Liverpool win
Joel Ward paid tribute to the unstoppable Yannick Bolasie after the winger provided two assists in Crystal Palace's 3-1 win over Liverpool on Sunday. Bolasie was a constant threat all afternoon and his excellent performance helped Neil Warnock’
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Stat Chat: Prude v nude - what's the naked truth about our attitudes to bare skin?
Every day we pull some stats from a survey and say have a chat about the findings. Today: What we think about nudity. 59 per cent of British people are either out-and-out uncomfortable naked, would prefer not to say or are unsure. Only 42 per
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Cute and playful Molly is Pet of the Day
Playful young dog Molly is today’s Pet of the Day. The one-year-old is a shih tzu poodle. She was nominated by Alan Silver from Bromley who said Molly likes to play, eat treats and talk. Nominate your pet to be our Pet of the Day by filling
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Young Reporter: THG Mockingjay Part 1 Review
Continuing where the last movie left of, Katniss Everdeen, a now renegade survivor of the games that was rescued by the radicals of District 13, unwillingly joins the propaganda battle the rebels are launching against the fascist President Snow (Donald
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Rebels outgun Sharpshooters
There was a top of the table clash in the South London & Kent Pool Alliance Division Two this week as Rileys Sharpshooters took on Plumstead Radical Club Rebels. In the previous fixture earlier this season, Rebels won in a deciding frame 8-
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Rebels outgun Sharpshooters
There was a top of the table clash in the South London & Kent Pool Alliance Division Two this week as Rileys Sharpshooters took on Plumstead Radical Club Rebels. In the previous fixture earlier this season, Rebels won in a deciding frame 8-
