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The FA Cup is still a priority for Charlton, says Peeters
Bob Peeters insists the FA Cup is as important to Charlton as the Championship. In the modern era when the relevance of the Cup is being questioned and the owners of football clubs prioritise success in the league and the income that follows it
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Peeters: Harriott's pace and ability inspired switch to forward
Bob Peeters has revealed the inspiration for converting Callum Harriott from a winger into a forward. Partnering Igor Vetokele, Harriott scored Charlton’s goal in the 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest a week after impressing against Ipswich Town.
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Father Christmas, a musical sleigh and a 17ft Christmas tree come to Hall Place in Bexley
A 17ft Christmas tree is making an appearance on Sunday (Dec 14). The celebrations at Hall Place in Bourne Road include mulled wine and a mince pie. There will also be a chance to meet Father Christmas and his musical sleigh in the gardens.
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Injury to Charlton's Jackson means Buyens could start against Blackpool
Yoni Buyens could be in line to start Charlton’s fixture against Blackpool with Johnnie Jackson yet to recover from injury. Jackson lasted only 15 minutes of the 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest but Buyens remained on the bench. Bob Peeters believes
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Greenwich Council to sell Woolwich market for redevelopment
Greenwich Council's cabinet look set to approve selling off Woolwich's covered market as part of a redevelopment plan. The cabinet meets on December 17 to discuss a possible redevelopment of the site by Notting Hill Housing Group and St Modwen
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The Christmas period could make or break Millwall's season
The next two weeks for Millwall are vital, with games coming up against fellow strugglers Brighton and Bolton, who are just positioned above the bottom three, which the Lions cannot afford to lose. Middlesbrough at home was a day that needs to
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Signalling problem causes Southeastern delays until 7pm
A signalling problem is causing delays on Southeastern trian services between Cannon Street and London Bridge - with disruption expected to last until 7pm. Southeastern said: "London Underground are accepting tickets for reasonable routes.
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UPDATE: Family 'very concerned' as police renew appeal to find 81-year-old woman missing from Longfield
Police have renewed an appeal for information after a 81-year-old woman went missing from Longfield. Audrey Hayward was last seen near her home in The Oval on Monday (December 8). She was last seen wearing either a grey skirt or grey trousers
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Pioneering online technology coming to Greenwich
Pioneering technology allowing everyday objects like street lamps to be remotely controlled via the internet is to be launched in Greenwich. Dubbed the "internet of things" the technology enables objects like street lamps and underground water
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Police seize drugs and £1,000 cash from Thamesmead home
Police have seized drugs and cash from a house in Thamesmead after being tipped-off by beady-eyed neighbours. Bexley police executed a drugs warrant in Holstein Way on December 11 and seized 16 wraps of white powder and approximately £1,000 in
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Ollie defends Hyypia, before telling Brighton boss Millwall want to put him under even more pressure
Ian Holloway has defended under-pressure Brighton manager Sami Hyypia but wants to inflict further misery on him on Friday night. Millwall travel to the Amex Stadium where victory could cost Hyypia his job and take Holloway’s side from 20th to
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High winds could cause chaos on the Dartford Crossing tonight
High winds forecast tonight (December 11) and in to tomorrow morning (December 12) may cause delays on the Dartford Crossing, The Highways Agency have warned. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for high winds, which is in place from midnight
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TIMELINE: How events unfolded after Claire Tiltman's murder
Colin Ash-Smith was found guilty today of the murder of schoolgirl Claire Tiltman in Greenhithe, in a "frenzied and remorseless" attack. Here is how events unfolded after the murder more than 20 years ago. January 18 1993 - Claire is stabbed
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Brighton's Bent is a danger to Millwall, Holloway insists
Ian Holloway has warned his players of the threat posed by Brighton’s Darren Bent. Millwall travel to the Amex Stadium on Friday night hoping to recover from their 5-1 defeat by Middlesbrough and to increase the pressure on 22nd-placed Brighton
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Holloway refuses to deny Millwall interest in Arsenal's Akpom
Ian Holloway has refused to deny an interest in signing Arsenal’s Chuba Akpom. The striker, who Arsene Wenger this week described as being “close to the first team”, has been linked with both Millwall and Charlton. “I’m sure a lot of clubs
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Reformed Bellingham convict takes up unusual hobby after operation left him housebound
A former convict has taken up an unusual hobby after an operation left him disabled. Paul Scott, 49, now makes sculptures out of clay and plaster of Paris - usually of people's deceased dogs. After suffering two crushed discs in his spine he
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Man charged with attempted knifepoint robbery on Crystal Palace to Sydenham train
A man has been charged with attempted knifepoint robbery on a Crystal Palace to Sydenham train. John Thomas, of Hawthorn Crescent in Tooting, appeared at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Monday (December 8) accused of attempted robbery and possessing
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'Offensive' college poster invites students to Millwall match to 'observe working class'
A college has provoked uproar from Lions fans after inviting sociology students to watch Millwall's match against Brighton so they can study "working class culture". The Varndean College event's poster invites AS-level pupils to "observe and even
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West End star to launch Bromley performing arts school
A West End leading lady is to launch a performing arts school in the heart of Bromley next month. When she is not busy performing on stage, Lauren Varnham will run the theatre academy based at Ravensbourne School on Hayes Lane. Ms Varnham,
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Can you help society's most vulnerable people?
A charity on Deptford Broadway which houses society's most vulnerable people and helps them get their life back on track needs volunteers. Reporter Jamie Micklethwaite visited the 999 Club to find out more. The 999 club offers homeless people a
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Domestic violence down in Greenwich thanks to specialist police team
A specialist police team set up to combat domestic violence in Greenwich have helped to secure 55 court orders to prevent further abuse since June last year. The Domestic Violence Intervention Team has also brought about a reduction in repeat victimisation
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VIDEO: Colin Ash-Smith found guilty of murdering schoolgirl Claire Tiltman in Greenhithe
Colin Ash-Smith has been found guilty of the murder of schoolgirl Claire Tiltman in Greenhithe over two decades ago. A jury of seven men and five women took three hours to reach their verdict, after they were sent out by Mr Justice Sweeney at Inner
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Chelsea's Lewisham prodigy Ruben Loftus-Cheek makes 'surreal' Champions League debut
Ruben Loftus-Cheek says making his senior Chelsea debut has given him a thirst for more first-team playing time. The 18-year-old midfielder from Lewisham, who has been with the Blues since the age of eight, made his first appearance in Wednesday
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VIDEO: Rachel Riley's top 5 gadget gifts for Christmas
If you’re still stuck for what to buy the gadget lover in your life this Christmas, TV presenter Rachel Riley may be able to inspire you. The Countdown and Gadget Show presenter rounds up her top five tech picks for this year in the video below
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Berkeley Homes boss hits back at Kidbrooke and Woolwich critics
Construction giant Berkeley Homes is transforming parts of Woolwich and Kidbrooke with its huge developments. But it now faces controversy over some of its plans and, for the first time, criticism from senior Greenwich politicians. MARK CHANDLER finds
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Imported Lambretta scooter worth £7,000 stolen from Crofton Park garage
Police need help tracking down a distinctive Lambretta scooter after it was swiped from a Crofton Park garage. Officers believe that the scooter, described as a red and white Lambretta from 1977, was stolen from a garage in Brightling Road, between
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Hospice Santa Dash kick-starts Christmas
500 festive fundraisers registered for this year’s sell-out Santa Dash in support of Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice on 7th December in the Hospice’s third annual Santa Dash in Bexleyheath to raise funds for the Hospice. Hundreds of fun-runners
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Hospice warning over fake raffle ticket scam
A woman has reportedly been selling fake raffle tickets - claiming to be from Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice. The hospice has issued a warning after receiving reports at 11.30am yesterday (December 11) of a false female representative selling
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PICS AND VIDEO: Best Christmas lights in Bromley? Check out 5 outrageous home displays
From dazzling rudolphs in St Paul's Cray to blow up Santas in Petts Wood, homes across Bromley borough have been decked out with extragavant lights displays as residents go all out for Christmas. News Shopper went out looking for five of the borough's
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Pet of the Day: Tiger and Millie are feeling Christmassy
We’re all getting into the festive spirit, and it appears our pets are too. Meet Tiger and Millie, a six-old-cat and a six-month-old Staffie, nominated by Tracey Roodenburgh from Welling. Like us, they clearly can’t wait for Christmas and are
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Stat Chat: 6 signs that tell if you are a foodie
Every day we pull some stats from a survey and say have a chat about the findings. Today: How to tell if you’re a proper foodie. The six signs that define a foodie – do these describe you? Snubs chains restaurants in favour of independent eateries
