Nowadays we are so accustomed to seeing people with iPods and iPhones. They are becoming much more easily accessible and a fair bit cheaper than few years back. They are also efficient, cost-effective and quite easy to use. But in mid-2010 there was an
Pancake Day is just around the corner on Tuesday 8th March 2011. Also commonly known as ‘Shrove Tuesday’ people use this day as an opportunity to stuff themselves with pancakes and have an excuse for eating so many. The five most popular pancake toppings
OFFENSIVE internet comments about blind people from a Gravesham Council candidate have been slammed as “shocking.” Ray Parker, who is running as labour’s candidate for Northfleet north in May’s local elections, has written a string of controversial
A RADIOGRAPHER is set to retire after spending six decades serving patients in Dartford and Gravesend. John Brown, aged 82, of Spring Vale Close, Hextable, first started work in radiography in 1959 at West Hill Hospital, Dartford, aged 24.
A MENTALLY ill woman accused of murdering a one eyed alcoholic by setting him on fire will face a retrial. Patricia Malcolm, of Stanstead Road, Catford, has been on trial at the Old Bailey since February 15. Today (March 7) a jury could
THE RUGBY club at the heart of an alleged eye-gouging attack has dropped its appeal against a penalty fine. Maidstone Rugby Club was set to appeal against a £2,000 fine and 50-point deduction after former Gravesend Rugby Club player Clarence Harding
SHOPKEEPERS were told to stay indoors as armed police searched Catford Broadway for suspected armed robbers. Police were called to reports of an armed robbery in a Catford Broadway supermarket on March 4 at 1.20pm. Seven people were
Having become a household name as Coronation Street's larger than life Cilla Battersby, Wendi Peters has gone on to prove she's doesn't mind taking a few risks with her career, skydiving in Jack Osbourne's Celebrity Adrenaline Junkie and competing
NORTH Kent’s only BNP councillor has resigned after two years - saying he was not “morally justified” to claim a weekly allowance after moving out of the area. Paul Golding, one of two councillors for the St Mary’s Swanley ward, resigned from
POLICE are appealing for information in tracing two missing teenagers. Anthony Long, aged 15, from East Dulwich and 14-year-old Annabel Kramer, from Catford, are believed to have caught a train from London Euston railway station at around 9.30am
THE leader of Greenwich Council was attacked by a group of youths just yards from the town hall, it has emerged. According to sources, Councillor Chris Roberts was attacked last month at around 1am in Woolwich town centre while on his way back
A PRIMARY school has raised more than double the £10,000 needed to save its swimming pool following a campaign by News Shopper. In October, News Shopper launched an appeal to raise £10,000 to fund urgently needed repairs to the outdoor swimming
A DARTFORD-based construction firm has completed a set of challenges to raise funds for two north Kent institutions. Charity fundraisers from Willmott Dixon Construction, in Crossways Business Park, presented cheques last week to EllenorLions Hospices
PROTESTORS have gathered outside a hospital calling for a change in its management. The group, led by Helen Ellis, a supporter of whistle-blowing doctor Ramon Niekrash, marched to Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich, where they held a rally
PRISCILLA Queen of the Desert is the ultimate feel-good show and the most fun you’ll have in the West End. Based on the Oscar-winning film, it tells the story of a glamourous drag act who take their flamboyant show to the middle of the Australian
DECOR **** (olde worlde charm) DRINK **** (three ales on tap and plenty of alternatives) PRICE **** (refreshingly cheap) ATMOSPHERE **** (safe and family friendly) STAFF *** (congenial company) THE pursuit of the perfect pub can be a lonely
As the colour of sunshine, yellow is ideal for bringing a feel-good vibe to your home. Whatever shade you choose - daffodil on walls, egg yolk for fabrics, or zingy lemon for accessories - it can help to warm and brighten rooms. Designer
DARTFORD virtually guaranteed their Conference South safety on Saturday with a home win over Maidenhead. A wag in the crowd was heard to say on his way out of Princes Park: 'Dick Turpin committed highway robbery and got hung,Darts committed
Olympics organisers will give out free tickets for this summer’s test events to Greenwich people. Controversy dogged plans to use Greenwich Park as a venue for 2012’s equestrian and modern pentathlon competitions but preparations for July’s
1230 The Women's Company is delighted to announce yet another jewel in its networking crown! On Tuesday 19 April at 12.30 pm Tony's Restaurant (conveniently situated in the High Street with easy parking) will see local business women meet over
A TRAINEE film-maker is celebrating after being nominated for a talent award. Ruth Antoine, of Eddystone Road, Brockley, joined the scheme Second Light, which provides young people with training programmes to help them further their career
JURORS in the trial of the man accused of being the Night Stalker have heard statements taken from victims of his alleged sex attacks. Minicab driver Delroy Grant, of Brockley Mews, Brockley, is accused of carrying out a string of burglaries
A ROAD rage killer who stabbed a young driver to death in Swanley is set to appeal against his conviction on Wednesday (March 9) - for the third time. Kenneth Noye, 64, was sentenced to life in prison at the Old Bailey in 2000 for stabbing
THE tendering process for the £6m rebuild of the Chislehurst road bridge is now underway following final design approval. Bromley Council has drawn up a shortlist of contractors for the project which is expected to start in October.
CENSUS forms are being sent out to homes across the News Shopper area today. People in Bromley, Lewisham, Greenwich, Bexley, Gravesham, Dartford and Swanley will receive the distinctive purple and white envelopes by March 27. Around
MANAGER Kenny Jackett was disappointed with the result but couldn't fault the lack of effort from his Millwall players after Saturday’s narrow 1-0 defeat at Watford. Millwall had a string of chances to secure three points but paid for their
KENNY Jackett has pleaded with Millwall fans to behave after a plastic bottle was thrown onto the pitch from the away end in Saturday’s game at Watford. The incident happened in the second half and comes on the back of the recent bottle throwing antics
KENNY Jackett is backing Steve Morison to end his goal drought soon after the striker drew another blank in Saturday’s 1-0 defeat at Watford. Morison has not found the target since the 2-0 win over Barnsley in late January and squandered two good chances
When it comes to choosing chocolate, these days the options are infinite. Old favourites like Dairy Milk line up next to brand new products with fair-trade credentials, stunningly high levels of cocoa solids and increasingly eccentric packing
LAURA Hamilton skated her way back to the top of the Dancing on Ice leader board this week after landing in the bottom two the week before. The 28-year-old gained 28.5 out of 30 - the highest score of the series so far - after skating to the Pointer
A TODDLER is now clear of cancer thanks to fundraisers who collected £250,000 to send her abroad for life saving treatment. Three-year-old Stella Rogers was diagnosed with the rare cancer neuroblastoma when she was 17-months-old. Before
The media is rife today with rumours that Kate Middleton has chosen the designer who will be creating the royal wedding dress. Various names have been circulating but it has been reported today that Prince William’s fiancée may have chosen Alexander
SPACECRAFT seen flying above Bromley belong to Reptilian aliens from the Andromeda solar system, according to a spiritual healer. Recently released Ministry of Defence files reveal a sighting of 20 to 30 red flashing lights in the sky at 2.25am
A COURT battle between Lewisham Council and a community group over a two-day pop festival on Blackheath will rumble on until April. Last October, Lewisham Council granted a licence to Nimby Events for an annual music festival at the site
EBBSFLEET United were frustrated in their attempts to get back to winning ways on Saturday after throwing away a two-goal lead against Boreham Wood on a cold afternoon at Stonebridge Road. Having been 2-0 up at half-time, the hosts let the advantage
A THIRD minute thunderbolt from Jay Rodriguez is all which separated the sides at Turf Moor as high-flying Burnley heaped more away-day misery on Crystal Palace. But despite the result, Palace boss Dougie Freedman was delighted with how his players
BROMLEY drew another blank at Westleigh Park on Saturday afternoon when Havant & Waterlooville’s two second half goals undid the Lillywhites. Hayden Bird's side were looking for their first victory since January 29. But on this showing
A TEENAGER has been sentenced after being caught on CCTV dealing drugs in a clothing shop in Bromley. TK Maxx security guards called the police to the store in the high street after spotting the 17-year-old exchanging cash and drugs with two
AFTER playing his first game for Charlton since November, Miguel Llera hopes he can remain in the starting XI and earn a new contract in the summer. Llera hasn’t represented the Addicks in a league fixture since the 2-2 draw with Dagenham in
Thursday 3 March 2011 saw the launch of 1230 TWC Blackheath at Chapters All Day Dining. Not quite filling the downstairs dining area of the divine Chapters All Day Dining restaurant (that's next month on Thursday 7 April) focused, savvy and
A GRASS fire on Dartford Heath last night (March 6) took firefighters around 30 minutes to deal with. The two crews from Dartford fire station were called at around 7.30pm to tackle the blaze which affected around a 300sq m patch of land.
