A 17-YEAR-OLD boy told the Old Bailey today (Nov 2) how Rosimeiri Boxall was beaten up on the day she died. Miss Boxall, of Battery Road, Thamesmead, was found beneath an open window after falling from a building in Coleraine Road, Blackheath, on May
GREENWICH’S Club Wellness team were victorious at the GLL Club Wellness Games at Brixton Recreation Centre recently. Amateur sportsmen and women aged 55 years and over from in 13 teams took part in a variety of activities ranging from dominoes
GRAVESEND Hockey Club made an excellent start against Bromley & Beckenham and were one up within two minutes when Lucy Darbon nipped in to beat the goalkeeper to a cross. However, Gravesend were unable to capitalise on the continued pressure they had
ERITH & Belvedere fought out a close Kent League Cup first leg tie with Corinthian, twice having to come from behind to ensure this Saturday’s second leg is evenly balanced. Sam Jeffrey put the home side in front after nine minutes, tapping
SHOOTERS Hill used their forward power to take the game to Kent One leaders Dartfordians in the Junior Vase and fly-half Mike Smith slotted a penalty before the visitors hit back with a try under the posts. Edmar Vinluan struck back with
THE diminutive frame of 15-year-old Zoe Smith from Abbey Wood, looks at first glance, out of place among the straining hulks and clanking iron in the Europa Weightlifting Club in Fraser Road, Erith. But the softly spoken Year 11 pupil from Townley
VIGO welcomed Surrey One side Old Walcountians to Swanswood in the Junior Vase and edged home in an ultimately thrilling match by the slenderest of margins, with Dave Winstone kicking the winning points deep in injury time. Old Walcountians started
A PAIR of young athletes from Lewisham and Greenwich are among 16 rising stars being tipped by Sport England and SportsAid to make their mark at the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The ‘16 for 2016’ are all supported by SportsAid, a charity which
THAMESMEAD Town boss Keith McMahon has won the Ryman League Division One North manager of the month award for October. McMahon's efforts were rewarded on the back of three wins out of four to gain third place in the Ryman league Division
A 20-YEAR-OLD man has described seeing Rosimeiri Boxall the day before she fell to her death arguing with one of the teenagers now accused of her manslaughter. Miss Boxall, of Battery Road, Thamesmead, was found beneath an open window after
A 29-YEAR-OLD man has died after being hit by a train at Catford Bridge station. The Catford man, who has not been named, was killed after being struck by the 2.14pm Hayes to Cannon Street train on Saturday (Oct 31). Police were called
AFTER beating Blackheath Wanderers last week, Eltham Town's u15s continued their good form by totally outclassing Willett Wanderers to go top of the Bexley A League. Town striker Connor Trew got four of the goals and Cem Ozkan was the man of
AFTER eight years in the wilderness, 90s pop-dance outfit Aqua are back. Known for hit singles such as Barbie Girl and Doctor Jones, their 19-track (yes 19) Greatest Hits album is in shops now, having reached number one in the band’s native Denmark
A PEDESTRIAN was knocked unconscious after being hit by a car in Beckenham on Saturday night (October 31). The 48-year-old was walking along Beckenham Road when he was struck by a grey Fiat Punto at around 11.30pm. He suffered serious
YOUNG Michael Jackson fans beat it to the King of Pop’s iconic Thriller song, re-enacting the dance moves from his 1984 video. Dressed in ghoulish costumes, the youngsters were transformed into zombies for the event which was held as part of
AN MP says the government is not taking the war in Afghanistan seriously after seeing a report from a soldier who died weeks after pointing out the dangers of the lack of helicopters. Gravesham MP Adam Holloway was leaked a report sent to the
A ‘SHODDY’ £1.9M scheme to move Orpington Library has come under fire from objectors who say the plan is being ‘railroaded through’. If approved the library would be moved from its current site in The Priory, Church Hill, Orpington, to the
THE essence of cup football is to win and Dartford accomplished this comfortably enough in a Halloween Trophy tie against Chipstead without getting out of first gear. Darts were asked to kick to the Academy End with a low, slanting sun behind
A MAN has been taken to hospital following an accident in Lee High Road this morning. Ambulances were called to the scene at 5.34am to reports of a road traffic accident. One man was taken to Lewisham Hospital. The road is currently closed between
BROMLEY returned home from Somerset with a hard-earned, if rather fortunate, point following a scoreless draw at Bath City on Saturday. This was Bromley’s first goalless game in the league since being promoted in the summer of 2007.
THIS photograph shows the scene inside the house where a father-of-two was killed at the weekend. The 36-year-old, named locally as Moses Duvall, is believed to have been stabbed in Swallowtail Close in St Paul’s Cray some time on Friday night
On Sunday 29 November Greenwich & Bexley Cottage Hospice in conjunction with the Mall Bexleyheath will host a Christmas Spectacular to raise funds for Greenwich & Bexley Cottage Hospice at an all day event featuring live bands, entertainment
A 26-YEAR-OLD man is in a serious condition after falling 40ft onto the A2. Police are appealing for information on the incident which saw the road closed off on Friday (Oct 30) during rush hour. Officers were called at 3.50pm to reports
A fun packed evening of 60’s music and 60’s dress was held on 23 October at Sidcup & Footscray United Services Club, Sidcup to raise money for Greenwich & Bexley Cottage Hospice, who are based in Abbey Wood. Community fundraiser,
A CONVINCINGscoreline in the end, but don’t let it disguise a resurgent Nuneaton performance in the third quarter that really tested Blackheath’s temperament. Trailing by 20-7 at half time, the visitors dominated the period after the interval
Beckenham travelled to Maidstone on the back of two promising home performances and came away with their second away win of the season with a less than convincing 13 to 21 victory. Beckenham have lost two at home over the last fortnight but the
A CHILDREN’S hospice is hoping to spread some seasonal cheer with a pair of Christmas-themed fun runs. Demelza Hospice Care for Children, which has a hospice in Eltham, will be holding holding Santas on the Run events where all participants
A 22-YEAR-OLD man remains on a life support machine following an assault outside a cinema on Saturday night (October 31). The man was found outside the Empire cinema in High Street, Bromley, at around 11.40pm by patrolling PCSOs. He
A CONTROVERSIAL penalty decision and a spectacular brace from Graham Kavanagh handed Charlton only their second defeat of the season at Brunton Park. Former Leeds defender Ian Harte gave the hosts the lead five minutes before half-time, tapping
POLICE have launched a murder investigation after a 22-year-old man from Abbey Wood man was stabbed to death. Moses Nteyoho was found by officers in Tavy Bridge, Abbey Wood, at around 9.30pm on Friday. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
A TEENAGER was airlifted to hospital after being hit by a bus in Bromley town centre. The accident happened at around 11.30am on Saturday (October 31) in Elmfield Road, near The Glades. Initially it was thought the 18-year-old woman had critical
MISTAKES will be made similar to the Baby P scandal while social workers struggle with unmanageable workloads, it has been claimed. One Greenwich Council social worker, who would not be named for fear of disciplinary action, describes a situation
SPOOKTACULAR fun was enjoyed by little monsters, witches and skeletons as they celebrated Halloween. After a scaretastic walk in the garden of Harcourt House, children encountered the scary wicked witch in her cave. And Elvis came
YOUNGSTERS with disabilities and learning difficulties enjoyed taking part in a fishing lesson. Qualified angling coach Warren White held a session for 15 young people at Darenth Fishing Complex, Darenth Hill, Dartford. It was part of
The Ellenor Lions Hospice charity is looking for runners to take part in next year’s London Marathon on April 25. Anybody interested should call Linda Wood from the community fundraising team on 01322 422830. The charity provides palliative care for
SHOPPERS are set to benefit from proposals to make a high street more pedestrian-friendly. Lewisham Council has unveiled plans for a £3m development in Sydenham. If Transport for London agrees to help fund the project, Sydenham Road
A TOWN centre will be turned into a giant advent calendar this December as part of a church’s festivities. St Alfege Church, in Church Street, Greenwich, has teamed up with schools, pubs and shops to decorate 24 windows. A window will
TALENTED students at a college have been given an inspirational talk by a broadcaster. Former Kelsey Park Sports College pupil Phil Beadle spoke to the students about his ‘inspirational education’ he received at the school. Mr Beadle
NEW council houses are set to be built for the first time in more than 12 years. Gravesham Council’s regulatory board has given permission for the creation of five houses on the site of a former scout hut in Harden Road, Northfleet. The new homes will
