WORK has begun on Bexley’s second major Olympic legacy project in Crayford. The new Europa Centre in Maiden Lane, Crayford, will create a £5m Olympic standard sports complex which will be an in-Games training for the Olympic and Paralympic volleyball
YOUNGSTERS from Bexley joined groups from all over the country to help raise cash for kiddies with speech and language problems. They were taking part in the Chatterbox Challenge trying to break the world record for the largest game of Heads
LONDON Mayor Boris Johnson has appointed Carry On films and EastEnders star Barbara Windsor to be his street party champion. And people in Bexley are being urged to get their skates on if they want to hold one to celebrate the royal wedding at the end
TWO volunteer first aiders will be special guests at a reception thrown by London’s mayor. Dean Gardner and Dave Connor from St John Ambulance will be among a number of people chosen to attend the reception at London’s City Hall being held to recognise
NIGHT Stalker accused Delroy Grant was “serially unfaithful” to his wife and had a string of women, he admitted in court today. Grant, who is accused of carrying out a campaign of sex attacks and burglaries on elderly victims over the course
SCREEN legend Robert Redford will be bringing his Sundance Film Festival to The O2 Arena in Greenwich next year. The four-day celebration of American independent film, to be held from April 26 to April 29 next year, will feature screenings,
THE Stanton Warriors and Radio One DJ Zane Lowe will be headlining electronic music night Spectrum at The O2's newly opened Proud2 club. Featuring some of the hottest beats and electric dance tunes in the capital, the famous club event will make its
IMAGINE the scene. Heavy rain starts falling in Bexley, and continues to fall, causing the River Shuttle to burst its banks in Bexley and flood the area surrounding the A2. That was the scenario facing emergency services across Bexley as they took
WINNING a regional competition has inspired a 16-year-old to juggle his studies with training to become an Olympic boxer. Rahiem Bailey who trains at Honor Oak Boxing Club won the South East ABA Championship boxing title on March 13.
A BLACKHEATH army cadet is celebrating after being awarded Best Detachment Commander. Staff Sergeant Instructor James Whitney was honoured by the Reserve Forces and Cadets Association for Greater London in recognition of his achievements, dedication
THE Comedy Club in Bexleyheath returns next week with another line-up of top stand-up performers. Hosted by Joe Rowntree - best known for penning put-downs for Anne Robinson on the Weakest Link - the evening at The Marriot Hotel will open with MTV
A PARENT whose son was almost kidnapped says he fears paedophiles are targetting children in Bromley after a girl was approached by a man on her way to school. A Year 6 pupil was walking to Pickhurst Junior School in Pickhurst Lane, West Wickham
RAINBOWS, boys in skimpy loin cloths and the cheesiest melodies this side of G-A-Y club on a Saturday night – Lloyd Webber virgins would be forgiven for thinking Dartford Pride had just arrived at The Orchard. The long windedly titled Joseph
GREENWICH community groups, schools and charities are being invited to apply for part of a £1m funding pot. The Transformers grants programme, funded by the National Lottery through the Olympic Lottery Distributor, is appealing for groups to apply
THE gardening glove has been thrown down to groups, schools and individuals to come up with projects to enter for this year’s Bexley Environmental Challenge competition. The contest is open to everyone from uniformed groups to businesses who have
By Sam Green DESPITE being in the business of running quickly, Thamesmead sprinter David Bolarinwa insists a slow and steady approach will see his career take off in 2011. Bolarinwa burst onto the international scene last year, returning
THERE'S probably a freezer labelled “Defrost in case of emergency” – a place where clichéd scripts are stored until they’re needed to plug a hole in a studio’s release schedule. Such a film is Chalet Girl, a film so predictable that it could
NIGHTSTALKER accused Delroy Grant called his ex-wife “a liar” from the dock while she was giving evidence in court today. Grant’s ex-wife Janet Watson told a jury she was “amazed” and “speechless” by claims she had framed him for a string of
AFTER his peculiarly upbeat dark comedy Looking For Eric in 2009 (one man’s struggle for inspiration guided by the spirit form of Eric Cantona – much better than it sounds on paper), director Ken Loach returns to familiarly bleak territory with
DOUGIE Freedman says he judges on-loan Everton striker James Vaughan’s contribution to Crystal Palace’s bid to beat the drop more on his performances than his goals. Vaughan netted his first goal in six games in Saturday’s 2-1 defeat at Loftus Road
By Charlie Talbot-Smith BIGGIN Hill diver Stacie Powell is desperate to put her injury woes behind her and get back to competitive action as she bids to achieve her goal of medalling at London 2012. The 25-year-old 10m synchro diver has been forced
CLAIRE Williams and skipper Kelly Phillpott were both on target either side of half-time as Ebbsfleet United Ladies beat Crystal Palace 2-0. Victory for Fleet completes a league double over the Eagles. Ebbsfleet visit Braintree on Sunday (2pm) for
PRIMARY school pupils have become first aid experts after passing a St John Ambulance course. Children at Bickley Primary School took part in the charity’s Young First Aider course, learning how to help someone if they are choking, burnt, or having an
POLICE are still treating the death of Louis Buxton as unexplained after a postmortem was carried out this morning. The authorities await toxicology results which can take up to six weeks. The 17-year-old is believed to have died after drinking
A BROMLEY burglar has been jailed for more than two years while his female accomplice avoids incarceration. Nigel Spicer, aged 22, was sentenced to two years and four months in prison at Croydon Crown Court on February 28 after previously pleading
SWIMMERS are being urged to make a splash for charity by signing up to a sponsored swimathon. Downham Health and Leisure Centre, in Moorside Road, Downham, will be hosting the event on April 9 to raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care and the Swimathon
A 27-YEAR-OLD man is in hospital after being electrocuted at Bellingham Station this morning (March 16). Emergency services were called to the scene at around 6.30am and power was switched off until around 7.40am while they dealt with the incident
A man acquitted of the murder of Daniel Morgan has spoken about how his life has been ruined by the 24 year “nightmare”. Glenn Vian, 52, was accused of wielding the axe which killed private detective Mr Morgan in the car park of the Golden
FUNDRAISING is continuing for a 17-month-old disabled boy, with less than £4,000 now needed to buy him a life-changing wheelchair. Charlie Bolton, of Haydens Close, Orpington, has spinal muscular atrophy type two, and cannot crawl, kneel, stand
BROMLEY homeowners planning to rent out a room during the 2012 Olympics are being urged to check whethey they will need to pay tax. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is reminding anyone considering capitalising on the influx of tourists for the London Games
SQUATTERS who occupied a disused jobcentre in Deptford and turned it into a Social Centre Plus are inviting people to an open day this afternoon. The Jobcentre Plus building, in Deptford High Street, was closed down in November last year.
DARTFORD drew a blank in last night’s home encounter with Eastleigh. But this was a point gained rather than two lost. Like leaders Billericay, Eastleigh are filled with low-gravity, mercurial players who play knock and run on football
TWO prolific thieves whose “unprecedented” 273 car break-ins included stealing a goldfish bowl and chocolate cake have been sentenced to a total of just three years in prison. Michelle Cole and Delwyn Grant stole items ranging from top of the
YOUNGSTERS in Abbey Wood are being encouraged to take up a new sporting challenge by signing up for Gaelic football coaching lessons. The national sport of Ireland has flourished in one corner of south east London since St Paul’s Academy teacher Michael
ERITH & Dartford Town FC have unveiled a new management team for next season. Darren Anslow is the new manager, having left his previous position as boss of Cray Wanderers reserves. He is joined from the Wands by assistant manager Martin
A POLICE negotiator was called to a flat in Penge last night after a man threatened to set himself on fire. Five police cars, three territorial support group carriers and two fire engines were also sent to the incident in Waldegrave Road which
A teenage footballer has died following claims he had downed up to two pints of vodka. Louis Buxton, from Croydon, was rushed to Croydon University Hospital early on Saturday morning after concerns he had drunk a large quantity of alcohol.
A DEVELOPER has submitted proposals to vary some of the conditions attached to planning permission for a 75-bed care home in Stokenchurch. The variations for the Stockwells Yard, Ibstone Road, project are regarding means of access and highway
THE Met police is warning drivers to not get involved in cash for crash insurance scams as they risk getting a criminal record. A team of officers is cracking down on the criminal gangs who seek out car owners and induce them into allowing
TRAIN services are delayed this morning after a man was on the tracks at Bellingham Station. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 6.30am and power was switched off until around 7.40am while they dealt with the incident.
TRAIN services are being disrupted due to what Southeastern is calling ‘an earlier trespass incident’. The problem in the Bellingham area has led to cancellations, delays and short notice alterations across the area. It includes the
Cray won through to the Kent Senior Cup semi-final after disposing of Sittingbourne in Tuesday night's quarter-final at Hayes Lane. Cray manager Ian Jenkins made six changes from the starting eleven that won at Lowestoft on Saturday, but a
