CHARLTON midfielder Therry Racon has spoken of his desire to remain at the club next season and secure a new contract. The midfielder opened the scoring against Rochdale in the 3-1 win at The Valley yesterday and the Guadaloupe international
A GROUP of men accused of murdering a 36-year-old alcoholic by beating him up in his bathroom "intended to cause him serious harm". Marvin Service, aged 35, of Brandon Street, Gravesend; Bill Saunders, aged 30, of Denton Caravan Site in Gravesend
CHARLTON boss Chris Powell was a very satisfied man after his side secured a comfortable 3-1 win against Rochdale yesterday(April 25). On a hot Easter Monday, the Addicks looked the brighter of the two sides, as Therry Racon opened the scoring
Ebbsfleet United secured their spot in the play-offs following a frustrating 0-0 draw away to Thurrock on a scorching bank holiday Monday. Despite dominating the game, Ebbsfleet failed to score from numerous opportunities but qualified for
AS THOUSANDS of families flock to the capital to see the William and Kate tie the knot, the British Music Experience at The O2 is opening its doors for free to children. To celebrate all things British and in the true spirit of rock 'n' roll, kids
A THERAPY event has raised £1,049 for victims of the Japanese tsunami. With some cheques still to be received, organisers say the event, held at St Hilda's Vicarage, Buckthorne Road, Crofton Park, was a big success. It included belly dancing, head
COMEDY legend Rita Rudner is bringing her one woman show to London's Leicester Square Theatre in June and July for the first time in more than 15 years. In a career spanning 40 years, Rita has established herself as one of America’s top comedians and
AN EVENING of entertainment and food will raise money to send a severely autistic five-year-old boy to the US for life changing treatment. The parents of Joshua Miller are holding the event, which will feature TV singer Gari Glaysher, at Madisons Restaurant
There wasn't much joy for Bromley at Melbourne Park on Easter Monday afternoon, as Chelmsford City strengthened their bid for a play off place with a 2-0 victory over the Hayes Lane Club. A very blustery swirling wind made conditions difficult
Matthew Jenkin takes a look at how TV channels are celebrating the royal wedding. I LOVE a good wedding — the booze, the dancing, the depressing realisation you are still single and will probably die a lonely death in your one bedroom apartment
AN Easter Fair has raised £5,789 for Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice. Around 1,500 people attended the event at Eltham Park South yesterday (April 25). Activities on offer included a giant Easter egg hunt, numerous stalls and
DECOR ** (needs a refurb) DRINK *** (cocktails but no ale) PRICE *** (could be worse) ATMOSPHERE *** (come during day to avoid chav contingent) STAFF ***** (fast, efficient and friendly) FOOD **** (a thumbs up) IF THE thought of watching Big Willie
YOUNGSTERS can get fit by signing up to a free healthy lifestyle course. The MEND programme - mind, exercise, nutrition, do it - is a ten week course for young people aged seven to 13 who are above a healthy weight. Parents and their children attend
A MUM says she is “livid” after councillors suggested parents and schools pay to keep lollipop ladies working in the borough. A newsletter published by the Conservative councillors for the Kelsey and Eden Park ward says “local schools and parents
A WAITER who sexually assaulted two girls on a bus has been spared jail. Mohammed Rahman was given a community order after pleading guilty to two counts of sexual touching. The 25-year-old man boarded the 194 bus at St David's Close,
THE trial of four men accused of murdering a Northfleet man four years ago has begun. Edward Shaxted, known as Ted, died in Darent Valley Hospital on December 16 2007, aged 36, after being beaten up in the bathroom of his home in Wallis Park
HUNDREDS of people have taken part in workshops to tackle knife and gun crime. The African Welfare Organisation (AWO) hosted the awareness day at The Stephen Lawrence Centre, in Brookmill Road, Deptford. Ex-gang members spoke about their experiences
WESTCOMBE Park were left disappointed this weekend after their close run game resulted in a win for hosts Shelford. It was a nervous start for both teams but Combe took the lead early on with a speculative kick, chase, collect and dot down
FAMILIES are being invited to a free open day at Lewisham Police Station. Visitors can take a look behind the scenes of the largest police station in Europe from 10am on May 8. People can view vintage police vehicles and original police artefacts
CRYSTAL Palace manager Dougie Freedman refused to concede that his side is safe despite a 1-0 home win over Leeds United all but securing the Eagles' Championship status. Neil Danns’ deflected left footed drive gave the hosts the perfect start
FREE taster courses and workshops will be on offer during Adult Learners' Week. Anyone who lives or works in Lewisham can attend the event on May 14, which is being held at Twin Employment and Training, in Lewisham High Street, from 11am to
TWO horses from Lewisham are training for royal duties as they prepare to be part of the Grey Escort. Grace, 11, and 14-year-old Huntsman are both based at Lewisham police station stables and are part of an 11 steed shortlist for the royal
SUPPORTERS of a centre which helps people who are jobless and trying to get back on the employment ladder, have been voting with their feet. They turned out for the annual Churches Walk for BCU Life Skills Centre, based in Bexleyheath, which
WITH another long weekend looming, it will be welcome back for a popular attraction guaranteed to keep the children entertained. Following the excitement of the royal wedding street parties, Belvedere’s free splash park reopens for the summer
A COMMUNITY group is looking for relatives of a man who died in a 1944 rocket attack. Reginald Groves, of 5 Lockmead Road, Lewisham, died when a V2 rocket fell on the Crooked Billet pub in Southborough Lane, Bickley, in November that year.
CHILDREN at a book club continued raising money for victims of the Japan earthquake and tsunami by selling sushi. Youngsters at Petts Wood’s Chibikko Bunko, a club where children learn about Japanese culture, sold traditional Japanese food
A POLICE informant has been accused of lying when he told a jury a murder defendant had admitted being involved in the killing. Daniel Herbert, of Holywell Close, Orpington, was shot dead in Clements Road, Bermondsey, at around 2am on August
WITH just over a week to go before the alternative voting referendum Bromley Council is reminding voters what they need to know to have their say on polling day. Polling stations will be open from 7am to 10pm. You can still vote if
A BLAZE which badly damaged a grey Audi in Erith last night is being treated as suspicious. Firefighters were called to the scene in Church Manorway at around 11pm and spent around 30 minutes dealing with the fire. They have passed the
A FIRE on scrubland in Hayes kept firefighters busy overnight. Crews from Bromley, Beckenham and Addington were called to the incident off George Lane at around 11.30pm yesterday. It took them just under two hours to tackle the flames
James Alaka continued his bright start to the Summer season in the United States as he set a new best for the 400 metres. The Blackheath & Bromley athlete came second in his race at the Oregon Relays in Eugene in 48.06 to put him on top of the Club rankings
Two goals from Leigh Bremner gave Cray a home win against Margate and maximum points during Easter, but the Wands can no longer reach the Ryman Premier play-offs with just one game remaining. Cray have moved up to eighth after their Easter
