GCSE. A crucial stage in a child’s life. When the grades start to matter. However is the constant pressure being put on the child from parents and teachers too much? It seems as in the mist of all the exams, essays and revision the child themselves
Sainsbury's Crayford Store have kindly agreed to sponsor the Survivor's Reception and also Relay Teams at Cancer Research UK, Dartford Relay for Life on Saturday 19th June, 2010 at Dartford Central Park starting at Noon for 24 hours Shirley
Decor *** (identity crisis), Drink ***** (great range), Price ***** (unbeatable), Atmosphere *** (chilled), Staff **** (friendly and helpful), Food *** (massive portions but a little cold) BREAKFAST is the most important meal of the day and while
THERE was an early season start for both Blackheath & Greenwich teams in the Bowls England Club Two Fours, who were involved in preliminary round matches. B&G’s A team chalked up a 42-28 away win against Eltham A. Andy Thomson led they way with a
More than 400 people have helped raise £20,000 for Greenwich & Bexley Cottage Hospice, a charity that provides high quality care to local people at the end of their lives. The fundraisers took part in a sponsored walk along the Green Chain Walk and
OLD Elthamians’ U15s sevens squad emerged victorious from the recent Kent sevens tournament at Ashford RFC. A total of 20 teams from across the county took part in the competition, which saw four pools of five teams play each other in a league format
A FORMER pub worker has been given a community sentence after conning people with a story about her fictitious daughter dying from leukaemia. Katie Wolff, aged 20, of Claremont Close, Orpington, must do 180 hours of unpaid work within the next
Baseball is to Americans what cricket is to the English – a traditional summer pastime involving thwacking a ball as hard as possible with a bat. Despite this and other similarities, neither country’s bat-and-ball sport has gained any mass popularity
Ice hockey might be a niche sport in the UK but I’ve always enjoyed watching it on TV and playing it in video games. I see it as a uniquely fast-paced, intense and aggressive sport. It’s also traditionally translated well into computer games, primarily
TRADITIONALLY Tory Bromley has elected its first Labour MP for 40 years while voters helped the Conservatives increase their council dominance. Boundary changes led to the Penge area being incorporated into the Lewisham West constituency to
SIR Steve Bullock swept to an emphatic victory in Lewisham's mayoral election on Friday. The Labour candidate won with a huge majority of 16,085. During his victory speech, he said: "I am humbled by the trust that has been placed in me by
LABOUR has increased its number of Lewisham Council seats from 26 to 38 and nearly wiped out the Green party with five councillors losing their seats. Councillor Darren Johnson was the only Green survivor while the Socialist Alternative
LABOUR has tightened its hold on Greenwich Council following last Thursday's elections. The party gained four seats from the opposition, wiping out the Lib Dems only two councillors in the borough at Middle Park and Sutcliffe ward. It
Despite very few events being held at the weekend, Istead and Ifield’s runners still managed to find a couple of races in which to take part. The Sevenoaks Seven, was held in the glorious surroundings of Knole Park, and Simon Parrin finished
A MENTAL health trust has teamed up with Charlton Athletic to help promote healthy living. Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and the Addicks are hosting a free health festival at The Valley in Floyd Road, on May 27 from 10am until 3pm. People
IT HAS been a bad 12 months for diva comebacks at The O2. First Britney Spears caused a storm by miming to all her songs then Whitney Houston left fans demanding their money back after she managed to butcher her own iconic version of I Will Always Love
A 25-YEAR-OLD violent criminal has been sentenced to two years and eight months in prison for robbing a 51-year-old pedestrian in Biggin Hill. Ali Gillam, from New Addington, pleaded guilty to robbery at Croydon Crown Court. The court
Welcome to the latest Shopper Rant opinion column. This week's issue is the shambles at polling stations during the general election. Join the debate by adding your comments. ON Friday morning we were expecting to find out who would be the
LAST week's winning numbers in the Greenwich and Bexley Cottage Hospice lottery. The Greenwich & Bexley Cottage Hospice lottery provides a great way for people to donate to the hospice and at the same time have the chance of winning a top prize
A WOMAN in her 60s has died after a fire broke out at a flat. The emergency services were called at around 4am on Saturday (May 8) to a ground-floor flat at Longshore, Deptford. Four fire engines and 20 firefighters from Deptford, Old
A YEAR 9 student has won a competition organised by a business association to design a new logo. The Biggin Hill Business Association called upon Charles Darwin School headteacher Rob Higgins to find a pupil with the right design. Competition
POLICE officers have visited a special needs school to meet its pupils. Safer neighbourhood team officers from Cray Valley West, Crystal Palace and Bromley went along to Riverside School, Main Road, St. Paul's Cray to visit the children who have a
AROUND 120 brides-to-be visited a Grade II listed mansion to discover its wedding facilities. Acacia Hall in Dartford High Street opened its doors and provided food and wine tasting along with access to its grand ball room and exquisite suites
ELECTION night in Gravesham was a smooth, straightforward affair in comparison with other constituencies in the News Shopper area. While there was controversy at election counts elsewhere, with some results not announced until the working day
NEIL Harris believes Millwall will overcome their poor play-off record to win promotion to the Championship. The Lions beat Swindon 3-2 at The Den on Saturday to clinch third place in League One, but Leeds United’s home win over Bristol Rovers
CHARLTON player of the year Christian Dailly admitted the Addicks have been prepared for the prospect of competing in the play-offs for several weeks. Dailly was named by the fans as their best performer of the campaign just over a week ago
THE parents of murdered teenager Jimmy Mizen will hold a service of peace dedicated to their son and other youngsters lost to violent crime. Two years after the 16-year-old was attacked and killed at Three Cooks bakery, Burnt Ash Hill, Lee,
DETECTIVES investigating the murder of Nathan Allen on the Woodpecker Estate in New Cross have made five arrests. Four of the men, two 19-year-olds and two 18-year-olds, have been bailed to return to a south London police station in late June
Today is the start of the 13th annual Local Newspaper Week. We look at what News Shopper means to our readers and the communities we serve. Local newspapers are the bread and butter of local communities. Without them, public bodies could
A 16-YEAR-OLD boy has appeared in court today (May 10) accused of murdering a teenager in a Sydenham park. Nick Pearton was pronounced dead in hospital last Wednesday evening shortly after being stabbed in Home Park Recreation Ground, off Winchfield
A FATHER whose son died after being run over, shot and stabbed in a gang turf war, has set up a foundation in his memory. Antoine Ndjoli is launching the Johnson Memorial Foundation on May 22 to raise awareness of young people joining gangs
A CURRY and a quiz night has helped raise nearly £1,000 for a school. Parents, teachers and friends of Steephill School raised £961 which will help pay for a mini-bus, smartboards and outdoor furniture. Longfield Tandoori in Station
