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  • When words (almost) fail me

    Castle Nimrod aka Naqoyqatsi Towers is undergoing a full and much deserved face lift prior to the arrival of the future Mrs Naqoyqatsi and her taking up permanent residence. To this end part of the refurbishment included the purchase of two

  • Howard tames the Lions

    STEVE Howard fired leaders Leicester to victory with the only goal of the game at The Den. The Foxes were always in control and the Lions ultimately disappointed their fans in front of the club's biggest home gate of the season. Manager

  • COPERS COPE: Residents' association back on the agenda

    COPERS Cope Residents’ Association is set to make a revival after almost a year out in the cold. The residents’ association, established in 1936, will host its first public meeting in a year on March 25 at Bromley Road Infant School, St George's Road

  • BECKENHAM: Secretary-General visits sixth formers

    THE Secretary-General of the Commonwealth has visited sixth formers to give a talk. Former High Commissioner for India, Kamalesh Sharma spoke and answered questions from students at Cator Park School, Lennard Road, Beckenham, about the work of the

  • Kings Arms secure the title

    In the Premier Division top of the table clash the Jolly Fenman triumphed 9-6 over the Hotshots securing the runner up position. The Jolly Fenman being the only team in the Premier Division to beat the Hotshots this season. After last week’s amazing

  • BROMLEY: Free leisure card launched for youngsters

    YOUNGSTERS in Bromley can now sign up to a free scheme offering activities and discounts. A free youth leisure card called Bromley Connect gives those aged from 11 to 19 the opportunity to take advantage of offers and discounts in local clubs

  • GRAVESHAM: Council inviting views of young people

    A NEW youth council is inviting 11 to 18-year-olds to have their say on community issues in Gravesham. Gravesham Council established Vox Box in February to represent the views of young people who live or go to school in the borough, and

  • COMMENT OF THE MONTH WINNER: Turn your opinions into cash

    DO you know you can turn your opinions into cash by posting a comment on News Shopper website? Every month we pay £20 for the best reader comment posted on the site. Once you are registered you can have your say on articles in our News

  • NORTH KENT: Police raise money for Comic Relief

    COMIC Relief saw police sweating, shaving and getting soaked to raise money. Around £500 was raised by officers and staff at North Kent Police Station in Thames Way, Northfleet, on Friday (March 13). The wife of one detective got a shock

  • SWANLEY & ORPINGTON: Car scam lynchpin jailed for six years

    THE lynchpin of a £38m car scam operation has been jailed for more than six years. Richard Shepherd ran a shop called Image Grafix, based in London Road, Swanley, which he used as a front to illegally change the identity of around 1,800 vehicles

  • VIDEO - CAMPAIGN: Magpie Dance set for £10,000 windfall

    A GRANT-giving foundation has given £10,000 to a local dance charity but bosses have warned more money is needed to sustain such a “worthwhile cause”. The Jack Petchey Foundation funds programmes and projects benefiting young people aged 11