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Former Charlton defender loses Ebbsfleet managerial job
Steve Brown has been sacked as manager of Ebbsfleet United. The former Charlton defender led the Stonebridge Road club to the play-off final in his first full season in charge but Fleet missed out on promotion after being beaten 1-0 by Dover Athletic
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Girl at centre of Bexleyheath Academy teacher sex trial 'undoubtedly lied'
The Bexleyheath Academy schoolgirl, who allegedly had an affair with an assistant vice principal, "undoubtedly lied", a court has heard. Married father-of-one Stuart Kerner, from Aylesford, is accused of six counts of sexual activity with a child
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‘National Treasure’ Jim Broadbent and Rafe Spall discuss ‘warm and fuzzy’ Father Christmas in Get Santa
South east London actor Rafe Spall may be playing the protagonist that the audience roots for in Get Santa but the film arguably belongs to Santa himself, played to devastating affect by Jim Broadbent. Oscar winner Jim’s Santa practically a cheery
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VIDEO: Shopper chopper shows Petts Wood from above
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it's the Shopper Chopper - and it's been busy bringing you moving images of News Shopper's headquarters. Piloted by the steady hand of editor Andy Parkes, the DJI Phantom FC40 drone, supplied to us by Maplin, has
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Young Reporter
There are tribute bands for every artist ever; AC/DC, ABBA and of course Queen. On 1st November, the Mick Jagger Centre in Dartford held a charity concert with 3 bands including a Queen tribute act which left concert goers in awe. The two charities
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Sun reporter from Brockley cleared of misconduct over story payments
A Sun reporter from Brockley has been cleared of plotting with a Government press officer to illegally leak a string of stories, including secrets of Alistair Darling's 2010 budget. Clodagh Hartley was accused of paying Her Majesty's Revenue and
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Eltham school creates London's first shipping container gallery
An Eltham school has created the capital's first art gallery made entirely from shipping containers. Situated at St Thomas More School, the SE9 Container Gallery is currently running an exhibition called 50 by artist Terri Hawkins until December
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VIDEO: 'Sickening' Deptford investment video sparks backlash
A "sickening" online video for a £47m Deptford development has provoked a furious response for portraying much-needed new homes as investments rather than places for people to actually live. Flats at Cathedral Group's shiny new Deptford Rise project
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Dartford charity toy appeal calls for your spare Christmas presents
A charity toy appeal is asking Dartford and Gravesend residents to donate their spare Christmas presents. The appeal is on behalf of CHOICES, which provides safe refuge for the woman and children who have had to leave their home as a result of
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Christmas taste test: which supermarket's Christmas Pudding is best?
The daddy of festive foods, only the best will do when it comes to Christmas puddings. Our panel of taste testers put the supermarkets’ offerings to the sword to find out which supermarket is selling the best pud this year. Marks
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PlayStation TV is a PS4 companion and a new games console - but is it any good?
A year after the launch of its PlayStation 4 games console, Sony has unleashed another box of tricks. PlayStation TV is a curious little device, being both a sidekick for the PS4 and also a standalone mini-console. Sony is showing impressive
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'There is no need to hide': Gravesend freemasons open up
When you’re faced with a big red door, the only thing you want to do is open it and see what’s inside. Gravesend’s Masonic hall in Wrotham Road has a giant padded one and behind it is the temple where members perform the rituals of the ancient
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Could Facebook have helped prevent Lee Rigby murder?
An internet firm could have helped prevent the brutal murder of Lee Rigby, according to a parliamentary watchdog. The US web firm- reported to be Facebook- has been criticised for failing to notify law enforcement agencies after Michael Adebowale
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Vulnerable elderly woman missing from New Cross
A vulnerable woman has gone missing from New Cross prompting a police call to the public to help trace her. Ayodele Godwin, 75, was last seen at 10.50am yesterday (November 25) as she left her appointment at St Thomas’s Hospital in south London
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Plumstead man, Robert Napper, may have killed Claire Tiltman, court hears
Convicted killer Robert Napper, who was at large at the time teenager Claire Tiltman was stabbed to death, may have been responsible for her murder, a court has heard. Colin Ash-Smith, 46, is alleged to have carried out the attack in an alleyway
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Can Willy Wonka-inspired Ollie lead Millwall to victory at Bournemouth?
Despite a 0-0 draw in a London derby and not the most thirst-quenching match, a clean sheet and preserving the unbeaten record against Charlton since 1996 is worth its weight in gold and I left the ground happy. Talking about gold, the press
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Bromley borough schools battle it out in Crystal Palace race
Blustery winds and heavy downpours failed to deter more than 1,900 children from competing in cross country at Crystal Palace Park. Fifty primary schools from across Bromley borough took part with boys and girls aged seven to 11 pacing through
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Brown laments second-half collapse in Ebbsfleet's defeat by Gosport
Ebbsfleet United manager Steve Brown was upset by his side’s second-half performance as they conceded three goals at home in defeat to Gosport Borough. After an even first-half, Fleet goalkeeper Brandon Hall’s mistake was the catalyst for a second-half
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VIDEO: 'There is no need to hide': Gravesend freemasons open up
When you’re faced with a big red door, the only thing you want to do is open it and see what’s inside. Gravesend’s Masonic hall in Wrotham Road has a giant padded one and behind it is the temple where members perform the rituals of the ancient
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Mayor of Bromley celebrates West Wickham pub re-opening
The Mayor of Bromley was on hand to officially re-open pub The Coney. The West Wickham pub, in Croydon Road, relaunched yesterday and will be welcoming the general public from tonight, Wednesday November 26. The eatery was forced to close for
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Ebbsfleet suffer heavy loss to Gosport after hapless Hall's error
Ebbsfleet United suffered a second-half collapse as they lost 3-0 to play-off rivals Gosport Borough on a dreary Tuesday night at Stonebridge Road. After a keenly-fought first-half, Fleet goalkeeper Brandon Hall’s mistake gifted the visitors the
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Beckenham ambulance worker honoured with award
An ambulance worker from Beckenham has been honoured with an award recognising her 'outstanding service'. Cathy-Anne Burchett, who works as a London Ambulance Service Acting Operations Centre Manager, came top in the welfare and well being category
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In-form Penny secures Welling win at Braintree
Charlie Penny scored the all important winner for Welling United as they won 1-0 at Braintree for their second victory in four days. Three changes were made to the Wings team who had won an excessively-physical encounter with Halifax Town on Saturday
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5 Thoughts: Bah humbug to Christmas starting before December
Each week I use this space to 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 using the details below. 1. Happy Christmas
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REVIEW: Miracle on 34th Street at The Orchard Theatre, Dartford
Santa doesn’t usually fly into Dartford until he delivers his presents on Christmas Eve but this year he’s stopped off at The Orchard Theatre a month early to bring some festive cheer. The theatre is hosting a musical adaptation of the movie classic
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Bluewater and Intu Bromley gear up for Black Friday madness
Pre-Christmas tills will be ringing, cashpoints beeping and crowds bustling even more than usual when Black Friday descends upon the UK again. November 28 is predicted to be one of the busiest shopping days of the year, with forecasts of Brits
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Palmer wins Formula Four crown at Brands Hatch
Will Palmer is the 2014 Formula Four winter champion after securing victory in the final race of the series at Brands Hatch on Sunday. Jordan Albert pipped Gaetano di Mauro on the final lap to take second place in the race with di Mauro settling
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Young Reporter: Black Friday in Britain
Young Reporter: Black Friday in Britain This Friday on the 28th of November, hundreds of thousands of eager shoppers will flood to shopping centres throughout Britain for what used to be solely an American tradition. ‘Black Friday’ is the first
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Should foie gras be served at this Locksbottom restaurant?
An restaurant has ruffled the feathers of an animal rights group by choosing to serve foie gras. Restaurant Chapter One, in Locksbottom, is serving the controversial 'delicacy' as part of its festive menu. On Christmas Day, customers can enjoy
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Phoenix Housing and Wide Horizons project up for ITV People's Millions cash
A project aimed at getting people together to transform open spaces is in with a chance of winning up to £50,000 - but it needs your votes today (November 26). The Space Invaders project - a collaboration between charity Wide Horizons and social
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Men from Lewisham and Deptford charged with murder of 18-year-old blasted in the head
Two men from Lewisham and Deptford have been charged with murder after an 18-year-old was shot in the head. Ben Purdy was shot in Mossington Gardens, Rotherhithe, at around 2pm on Sunday. He died from gunshot wounds the following afternoon
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‘Absolutely free of naffness’: South east London actor Rafe Spall talks about new film Get Santa
Perhaps it is inevitable that someone whose family Christmasses were so warm and traditional but with a little twist would want to make a Christmas film that is warm, traditional and with a twist. South east London actor Rafe Spall – who you may
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Mother speaks out over Orpington hit-and-run which left son with 'life threatening' injuries
A mother has spoken out over the devastating effect a hit-and-run has had which left her son with 'life threatening injuries'. Kieran Daly, 23, has lost the sight in his right eye, and may have suffered permanent brain damage as a result of the
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Stat Chat: Third of workers 'admit sex with colleague' at Christmas party
Every day we pull some stats from a survey and say have a chat about the findings. Today: Naughty goings on at Christmas parties. 34% of workers admit to having had sex with a colleague whilst attending their company’s Christmas party. More
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Pet of the Day: Lola and Bobby are impossible to separate
These two pups are inseparable – so we couldn’t possibly split them for Pet of the Day. Lola and Bobby, who are 18 weeks old, were nominated by Meg Clark from Penge. Their breed is described as ‘juggles’. The cute twosome love playing together
