ANOTHER week of mail misery lies ahead as postal workers strike in protest at Royal Mail cuts. Communication and Workers Union (CWU) members from across the country joined with those in the News Shopper area today (August 28). The action is set
RESIDENTS have welcomed around 1,000 climate protestors who set up camp on Blackheath, despite criticisms from councillors and police. The protestors claimed they did not trust police so the location of the Camp for Climate Action was kept
Touch KO, a boxing sim on the iPhone and iPod Touch which I reviewed very positively a few weeks back, has just had its first big update. In my review I praised what the developers had achieved from a technical point of view and also said how
IT WAS a beautiful summer’s afternoon when members gathered for their annual garden meeting. A member kindly opened her house and garden for this popular event and as everyone sought the shade they had the opportunity to share news and sample a selection
THE August meeting is a very important one to the members of Fairfield (Dartford) Women’s Institute as they hold their produce show. Members arrived carrying their garden produce, baking and home preserves and their craft items. The three judges, Helen
A PLEASANT summer’s evening was had by all on August 14 when some 275 cyclists of all ages and abilities lined up on the starting grid of Brands Hatch Motor Racing Circuit. There were serious club riders intent on completing as many laps as possible
THE club met on August 19 at the Railway Inn, Sole Street, Cobham, where we dined on fish pie and seasonal vegetables followed by a creamy, lemony rice pudding, finishing with coffee or tea. Our speaker was Cpl Dan Comfort from the Royal Engineers
THE next meeting of the North Kent Embroiderers Guild will be the AGM on September 19 when there will be a review of the year’s events plus a Show and Tell so we can each show what we have been making during the summer break. The meeting
As well as being overjoyed at how many favourite old computer games have reappeared on the iPhone and iPod Touch, I’ve also been delighted to see many childhood pastimes dusted off and revived on the platform. From popular board games to slot car racing
Drink 3/5, Décor 5/5, Price 3/5, Atmosphere 3/5, Staff 3/5 PEOPLE sometimes ask me why I don’t review more pubs in Northfleet such as the Earl Grey and The Six Bells. Looking straight into their eyes I laugh and reply ‘If I reviewed
BEXLEY District under-13 girls took part in a cricket tournament on Monday at St Lawrence & Highland Court CC near Canterbury. Half of the squad were playing hardball cricket for the first time and adapted well against teams containing many county
TWO teenagers have appeared in court charged with firearms offences. Armel Salih, aged 19, of Stanstead Road, Forest Hill, appeared at Greenwich Magistrates’ Court yesterday. The charges against him include possession of a firearm, possession
POLICE are appealing for information over the stabbing of a Millwall fan from Eltham before the match against West Ham on Tuesday (Aug 25). The 43-year-old, now in a stable condition, had arrived with 10 members of his family, including
A BNP councillor has defended the party after members were filmed burning a gollywog and making racist comments during a festival. Paul Golding, British National Party councillor for the St Mary’s ward in Swanley, has condemned members who
NEWS Shopper has teamed up with Transport for London (TfL) to offer two lucky readers the chance to win a chic retro-style bicycle to encourage cycling in the capital. The prize, supplied by Bobbin Bicycles, includes a ladies’ or men’s bike
FLORAL fans can walk through time at a church’s flower festival this bank holiday weekend. Arrangers have put together more than 40 displays depicting All Saints Church through its 1,000 years of history. Themes covered at the church
FIRE crews spent three hours battling a flat fire in St Paul’s Cray last night (August 27). Four fire engines and 20 firefighters were called to Ranmore Path at 7.33pm after reports a flat had caught fire. A London Fire Brigade spokeswoman
CRYSTAL Palace manager Neil Warnock was proud of the way his side performed in last night’s 2-0 Carling Cup defeat against Manchester City. The Eagles were more than a match for the world’s richest club in the first half but fell behind five minutes
DETECTIVES are still appealing for witnesses and information after the gangland style execution of an Orpington man. Daniel Herbert, of Holywell Close, Orpington, was chased then beaten unconscious before being dragged to his knees and shot
NEIL Warnock has ruled out making a bid for Birmingham City’s Gary McSheffrey. The Eagles boss has already lost out in his bid to sign number one strike target Craig Beattie after he joined Swansea, but denied he would now turn his attentions
CHRISTMAS has come early in a high street this year. Card Factory is the first high street store in Beckenham to launch Christmas and shoppers are getting into the spirit by flocking to buy their festive cards. The store is showcasing
The Patients Association is urging the Government to clean up the NHS and crack down on trusts providing substandard care. As part of the association’s investigations, SCOTT MULLINS hears the story of two women who both watched their husband die
THE contrast could hardly be greater between the richest team in the world Manchester City and a Crystal Palace side only just allowed back in the transfer market with a far more penny-pinching budget. But the Carling Cup can be a great leveller
A 35-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a Bromley teenager died following a road accident in Gravesend earlier this year. Koaldeep Singh Lit, from Strood in Kent, is charged in relation to the death
DRIVERS incensed by the sight of Bexley’s mobile camera parking units breaching the borough’s parking restrictions have no grounds for complaint. Bexley Council has confirmed they are entitled to break the rules. The units, which consist
Bromley Council has hit back at claims it sets targets for the number of parking tickets issued each year. In a report published by Which? it claimed Bromley Council expects parking attendants to issue 65,500 tickets a year. The consumer
A 39-YEAR-OLD man found guilty of burglary has been given a five-year prison sentence. Nigel Patrick, of Kale Road, Thamesmead, was convicted at Maidstone Crown Court following a two-day trial. The court heard that on January 26 Patrick
A 77-YEAR-OLD former driver died after being exposed to asbestos, an inquest has heard. Dartford Coroner’s Court heard how Roy Edgar, of Alamein Gardens, Dartford, came into contact with asbestos when he worked at a garage doing fitting work
A HEALTHCARE charity has reported on the "shocking" treatment a patient received in one of the area's hospitals. The Patients Association, which campaigns to improve the standard of healthcare in the NHS, has published 16 accounts from relatives
