BRADLEY Wright-Phillips scored a late equaliser against his old club as Charlton held Southampton to a 1-1 draw at The Valley on Tuesday. The free-scoring forward converted a delightful lofted pass from Dean Parrett in the 86 minute after defender
AS petrol prices continue to rise thanks to unrest in the Middle East, one Bexley pensioner has no worries about filling up. Michael Swatton, 68, a keen competition fan, has just won a prize every motorist would envy - free petrol for a year
STUDENTS have occupied Deptford Town Hall in a show of solidarity with striking lecturers. More than 60 Goldsmiths University students started the occupation at about 8.10pm yesterday (March 21) and barricaded the entrance to the Town Hall
POLICE are warning motorists to be safety conscious after two expensive cars were stolen from driveways. Bromley police has issued the warning following the theft of two BMWs in the past week after the thieves broke into the motorists’ homes
Foal Farm Animal Rescue Centre is a registered animal welfare charity located in Jail Lane in Biggin Hill. The charity finds new homes for hundreds of lost and unwanted animals every year and has up to 200 animals waiting to be rehomed at any
THE jury in the trial of a man accused of being the Night Stalker rapist has retired to consider its verdicts. Delroy Grant, of Brockley Mews, Brockley, is alleged to have carried out a string of sex attacks on elderly men and women over the
If you’re looking to revamp your wardrobe in time for spring, personal stylist and Bluewater fashion panelist Clare Watson can ensure you make the most of your purchases by sharing her top tips. Block colours and prints are a huge trend
CELEBRITY reality shows are always full of more who’s that than A-listers, with being the daughter of famous TV presenters or being the ex-squeeze of an England footballer enough to get you on the box. Dancing On Ice has not disappointed
NAKED penalties and bathing in jelly on Blackheath were just some of the ways people helped Comic Relief hit a whopping total this year. Eleven-year-old St Dunstan’s College pupil Ben Morris braved the elements on Saturday, sitting in a bath
A SCHOOL will pay tribute to a former pupil who is the only soldier to be awarded a Victoria Cross (VC) medal for bravery during a naval battle. War veterans and children will honour Sergeant Thomas Durrant during a day of celebrations at Green
SWIMMERS were forced to evacuate Crystal Palace National Sports Centre when a huge fire at an adjacent go-kart track filled the pool with black smoke. Staff ordered about 100 visitors to leave the building, in Ledrington Road, Crystal Palace
ROAD rage killer Kenneth Noye has lost his appeal to have his minimum life jail term reduced. Noye, aged 63, was sentenced to life in prison at the Old Bailey in 2000 for stabbing to death 21-year-old Stephen Cameron on the M25 in Swanley in
GRAVESEND residents are being asked to share their views on crime by completing a crime survey. Gravesham council put together the Safer Gravesham Survey to improve safety and antisocial behaviour in the community. According to the council
LEWISHAM has been named as one of the country’s low carbon leaders after winning a Climate Week Award. The awards celebrate the best of what Britain has to offer in combating climate change, including outstanding achievements by individuals
COUNCILLORS have thrown out an application from Biggin Hill Airport to extend operating hours for the Olympic Games. The airport had requested permission from its landlord Bromley Council to change the lease so it could open from 6.30am to
MORE help for people with lung problems is becoming available across north Kent. NHS West Kent has launched rehabilitation sessions for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a condition that leads to damaged airways in the lungs
Not having met Anna Kennedy winner of the coveted Daily Mail Inspirational Woman of the Year Award previously, I wasn't quite sure what to expect - only that she had to be exceptional! Founder of Hillingdon Autistic Care and Support, and more
WHO do you know who’s making a difference to Lewisham? Lewisham Council and the Volunteer Centre Lewisham are looking for volunteers from all walks of life to be nominated for a Make a Difference award. Kylie Barnes from Blythe Hill has
LEWISHAM Council is looking for the borough’s heroes. The Make a Difference awards recognise the huge contribution volunteers make in Lewisham and nominations are now being sought. Previous winner Danielle Heath is vice chair of the
Lewisham Council’s Make a Difference awards reward the borough’s volunteers and the often unsung work they perform. Hugh Chambers from Catford, a volunteer football coach and school governor, was a runner-up in the awards last year.
CHURCHGOERS have been rolling in the aisles during Lent after giving up their committee meetings to watch a BBC sitcom. The Parish of the Ascension, Blackheath, has started weekly study groups using TV show Rev as a starting point for discussions
A 12-YEAR-OLD boy who was arrested on suspicion of breaking into five cars in Chislehurst has been bailed. Police were called to Marlings Park Avenue at around 4.10am last Friday (March 18) to reports of car alarms going off. They arrested
A VW Golf was completely destroyed by a fire in Penge last night (March 21). Firefighters were called to the blaze in Crampton Road, off the High Street, at around 11.45pm, but they could not save the vehicle. The crew from Beckenham
