CRAY became the first team to book a place in this season’s semi-finals of the Kent Senior Cup, with a workmanlike 3–1 win on a heavily-sanded Hayes Lane pitch. Ashford’s travelling faithful saw their team put up a spirited display that included
Fifty nine Cotmandene Crescent has come a long way since it traded as a toy shop in the sixties; and so has the present owner of this property, Luthfur Rahman, better known to his customers as Ray. Born in Sylhet, a region of Bangladesh, Ray
PEOPLE have been enthralled by Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland since 1865, but it probably wasn’t until the 1951 Disney animation that most people became familiar with Mad Hatters, Cheshire Cats and talking caterpillars. Alice should
A busy lifestyle doesn’t mean you have to compromise on your hairstyle. Reports indicate that 70 per cent of women spend less than 15 minutes on their hair before going out. Places to go, people to see, things to do – a busy lifestyle means it’s a constant
Mr S Henderson will be 'entertaining' on a philatelic theme at the District Stamp Club on March 26. The club meets at St Paul's URC Church, Singlewell Road at 7.45pm.
Gravesend Cycle Touring Club will be leaving Woodlands Park Gates, Wrotham Road Gravesend at 7.30pm on Thursday, March 18 for a local ride of approx 15 miles ending at the Gardeners Arms in Higham for about 9pm. If you'd like to join them please bring
Visitors to the garden at 'Meadow View', Hodsoll Street, on Sunday February 21, for a 'Snowdrop and hellebore Day' raised £400 for the Ellenor/Lions Hospice. Barbara and Brian would like to thank everyone that supported this event on a cold and wet day
The next meeting of the society is on Thursday March 18 at the Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall, Windmill Street from 7.45pm. Ray Puddy presents an eveing of New Zealand Railway Encounters. For further information pleae contact Peter Willis on 01474 534889
LEADING airline bosses have joined the mounting opposition against Boris Johnson’s proposal to build an airport in the Thames Estuary. The proposed £40bn project dubbed Boris Island is seen by the London Mayor as an alternative to having a
ROBBIE Elliot has been backed by Phil Parkinson to put last week’s howler at Southend quickly behind him. The keeper saw Matthew Paterson’s first half shot squirm under his body at Roots Hall last week to give Southend a shock lead. Bhe Addicks fought
Echoshift is a mind-bending puzzle game which uses a clever time-travelling trick for solving levels. Two years ago a game called Echochrome was released for Sony’s PSP. The game was notable for two reasons. Firstly it featured
A Coffee Morning will be held on Saturday 20 March between 10am and 12 noon at Bromley United Reformed Church, 20 Widmore Road to raise money for Bromley older people's charity CarePlus. Tickets cost £1 per person and the price includes your
SWINDON Town have made an enquiry about Charlton defender Yassin Moutaouakil. The Frenchman remains the club’s biggest earner but has remained a periphery figure at The Valley since being signed by Alan Pardew in 2007. Moutaouakil spent
CHARLTON boss Phil Parkinson admits he would like to extend Notts County defender Johnnie Jackson’s loan stay at The Valley. The 27-year-old is halfway through a 28-day temporary stay in SE7 and has impressed since making his debut in the 2-0 win over
NOROVIRUS restrictions have been lifted at the PRUH meaning the hospital is open to all visitors for the first time in two weeks. Visiting hours at the Farnborough are between 2pm and 4pm and between 6pm and 8pm. Relatives of patients on the children
YOUNGSTERS are being invited to a pool party for a chance to get fit and have fun at the same time. The Jump-in party is for eight to 14-year-olds and will be held from 6 to 8pm on March 20 at White Oak Leisure Centre, Hilda May Avenue, Swanley.
POLICE have interviewed the man named as the alleged killer of a schoolgirl on a sign placed at her memorial site. On February 3 a News Shopper reporter found the sign next to a plaque in London Road in Greenhithe, where Claire Tiltman was
AN EPILEPSY and ME sufferer has used her experience of coping with the conditions to write a book. Children’s book The Hobble by 26-year-old Christine Hands from Meopham will be published by Athena Press later this year. The 45-page
KENNY Jackett says he is taking one game at a time as Millwall prepare for one of the biggest weeks in their season so far. The Lions sit just outside the play-offs on goal differences after an incredible run which has seen them win seven
A FORMER Met Police officer who had oral sex with a woman while on duty has been given a suspended prison sentence. James Formby, who was a Bromley-based PC, was given a 20-week jail term suspended for two years and ordered to carry out 200
First prize – Luggage, £275: Ann McCabe, Lewisham. Second prize – Saucepan set, £230: Ian Simpson, Forest Hill. Third prize – Day of pampering, £49: Nicola Staples, Charlton. Fourth prize – Jewellery voucher, £30: Craig Kendall, Northfleet.
Last year was not a good one for businesses but nevertheless many companies and public buildings realised that image is very important in attracting customers and selling their services to visitors and the public. The Bexley in Bloom team
The winners were: Michelle Cuddy, Sydenham; John Chambers, Bellingham; Mary Ferris, Welling.
TWO people have been charged with drugs and firearms offences following a police raid in Mottingham. Builder Danny Dean, aged 22, of Portland Road, Mottingham, is accused of possessing cocaine with intent to supply, possessing a shortened shotgun
NEWS Shopper has received reports of a roof fire in Lewisham this morning (March 4). Firefighters from Lewisham fire station are thought to be at the scene in Fossil Road dealing with the blaze. It is not known how the fire started.
A MAJOR road in Dartford was still closed in one direction this morning (March 4) after an accident involving a diesel lorry earlier this week. The A206, or Bob Dunn Way, is closed to allow Highways staff to carry out resurfacing work and emergency
PRIMARY school pupils were given road safety and stranger danger tips by their local PCSO. Kent police’s PCSO Dan Haynes visited the reception class at Craylands School in Craylands Lane, Swanscombe, last week. After teaching the children
A FAULTY stereo may have been to blame for a house fire in Gravesend last night (March 3). Fire crews were called to a house in Cobham Street at around 8.50pm after reports of smoke in an upstairs bedroom. Firefighters spent an hour
A 38-YEAR-OLD woman is due to appear in court today (March 4) charged with GBH. Lisa Burgess, of Hazel Walk, Bromley Common, has been charged with GBH with intent after a 27-year-old man received stab wounds to his shoulder in Hazel Walk on
THE President of South Africa is due to visit Catford today (March 4) as part of his state visit to the UK. Jacob Zuma will be visiting Lewisham Town Hall in Catford after meeting the Queen at Buckingham Palace yesterday afternoon (March 3)
A recent conversation over the fence with my neighbour set me to thinking how the company he manages helps so many people and currently they need our help. John Boyd is the General Manager of Re-instate Ltd, a charitable company based in Erith
On 16 March the 1230 The Women’s Company holds its annual conference – 1230 Any Other Business? 1230 TWC is a national meetings and events company for women in business, providing networking opportunities, support and advice to their membership at
