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Last week, David Cameron announced that the double-dip recession is over, which means that the prospects for many small businesses are now looking up. But Beckenham and Bromley’s entrepreneurs haven’t been resting on their laurels through the tough

EXTRADITED Orpington businessman Christopher Tappin's guilty plea over arms dealing charges is "the beginning of the end" of the family's ordeal, his wife has said. Elaine Tappin said her "overwhelming feeling remains one of anxiety and sadness

IAN Holloway is poised to become the new manager of Crystal Palace after the Eagles this evening made an approach to speak to the current Blackpool boss. It is expected permission will be granted by Palace’s Championship rivals for those formal discussions

A GROUP of youngsters ran away from police after a boy was nearly hit by a firework in Swanscombe on Halloween night (October 31). Officers from Kent Police were called to Broomfield Road at 10.15pm to reports that a group of young people had set

BROMLEY students have shown off their business savvy in a Dragons’ Den style competition. The entrepreneurial youngsters, who are studying Level 3 BTEC Business, will be competing in the nationals on November 12 after winning the first round at

This week we are trying to find homes for two single male rabbits who are in need of female company. As Bailey and Marley are both neutered their bonding with females will be purely platonic. Their foster carer Julie Baxter said: “Five-year-old

By Ben Baker ELTHAM MP Clive Efford has joined forces with World Cup winner Josh Lewsey to launch the next phase of an Aviva Premiership Rugby scheme, which uses rugby to inspire young people and reduce anti-social behaviour. The former England and

FIREFIGHTERS are currently at the scene of a crash on the M25 anti-clockwise between junctions three and four. Crews were called at 3.45pm after two cars and a HGV lorry were involved in the incident. Police and ambulance crews are also in

NICKY Bailey is set to make his first Valley appearance since his 2010 play-off penalty miss when Middlesbrough arrive in SE7 this weekend. The midfielder enjoyed a prolific scoring record for the Addicks during his two-year spell at Charlton under

A BESTSELLING author and Conservative peer has thrilled Bexleyheath with a visit. Lord Michael Dobbs was the guest speaker at the Bexleyheath and Crayford Conservative Association's annual dinner on Wednesday (OCT 31). At the Bank Restaurant

IT WAS all about McFly this morning as hundreds of young fans queued for hours to meet their idols. Singer Tom Fletcher and bassist Dougie Poynter would normally be found performing on stage but this morning (November 1) they stopped off at Bluewater

POLICE are appealing for help in tracing a missing 14-year-old boy from Thamesmead. Acharaf Muadab was last seen at around noon on Monday (October 29) at the address he is living at in Glendale Way. Acharaf, a Moroccan national, has only recently

BEXLEY residents are being reminded to complete their voter registration forms. A freephone number printed on the form can be called if your details have not changed. If your household's details have changed, the form simply needs to be updated

THOUSANDS of young book-worms from across Bexley took part in this year’s summer reading challenge. Fourteen Bexley Council libraries hosted the free Storylab challenge between July and September this year. A total of 4,453 children signed

THE Gravesend to Tilbury passenger ferry has received a funding lifeline. The future of the service has been secured for a further 12 months thanks to a £20,000 pledge of support from the Port of Tilbury. The ferry is the last publically accessible

LAST weekend's Run to the Beat half-marathon could be Greenwich's last after organisers were acused of making "errors". Greenwich Council cabinet member for community safety and environment Councillor Maureen O'Mara criticised organisers IMG for

HE MAY have lined up alongside Yohan Blake at London 2012 but Dartford sprinter Adam Gemili’s year is set to get even more exciting. Adam has been chosen to turn on his hometown’s Christmas light display this year alongside Pop Idol winner Gareth

UNEMPLOYMENT in Dartford fell faster than anywhere else in the county in the last year. The number of people claiming Job Seekers' Allowance has dropped from 2035 to 1790 since September 2011; a reduction of 245 claimants. The fall of 12 per

In the past month, children in the South East of England have been sitting the 11+ exams to earn places at various grammar and independent secondary schools. Most have been preparing for them for nearly a whole year; some have even been practising for

ELECTRICALS chain Comet is the latest casualty on the high street to go into administration, threatening around 6,500 jobs. Stores at Tower Retail Park, in Crayford, and Imperial Retail Park, in Thames Way, Gravesend, are just two of the 240 shops

THOUSANDS have joined protests against the closure of the Catford Bridge Tavern and Lewisham's Two8Six gay pub. An incredible 1,933 people have signed a petition challenging the planned conversion of Catford's newest pub into flats and a supermarket

DANNY Baker's radio show has been axed by BBC London to cut costs, the Deptford DJ has revealed. The Millwall fan, whose show goes out on weekday afternoons, announced the news today to his 180,000 Twitter followers. After the announcement,

A SWANLEY pensioner serving eight years behind bars for the rape of a teenager, more than 30 years ago, has lost an appeal to have his sentence reduced. Geoffrey Stoneham, 66, of Walnut Way, committed the rape on a 17-year-old girl in High Wycombe

We are getting ready to go “ooh” and “aah” over the next few nights with the annual Bonfire Night fireworks celebrations taking place. Here is our guide to the displays happening across south-east London and north Kent. Blackheath, Lewisham

CHRIS Powell admits there is an outside chance Abdul Razak could return to The Valley at some point in the future after his loan deal was ended by Manchester City earlier this week. Razak joined the Championship side on a three-month contract but the

TAMIKA Mkandawire could be a Southend player soon after a minor injury setback held up a loan move to the League Two side. Millwall have been desperate to get the midfielder out on loan to get some first team action as the 29-year-old bids to get back

MILLWALL manager Kenny Jackett admits he would like to extend Mark Beevers’ stay with the Lions – but it is now down to the player and Sheffield Wednesday to make the final decision. Beevers has been a big hit since arriving in a one-month loan deal

KENT firefighters will be teaching lorry drivers at Brands Hatch Race Circuit this weekend what to do in a crash. They will use specialist rescue equipment and offer emergency roadside advice. The show is designed to tackle figures showing

KENNY Jackett will take a careful look at Adam Smith during his loan spell at The Den before deciding whether to make a permanent move for the Spurs defender. The 21-year-old right-back joined the Lions today on an initial three-month loan contract

Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice is celebrating the run-up to Christmas with a Winter Wonderland Raffle. Tickets cost £2 each, or £10 for a book of 5. The Draw closes on Friday 14th December and the winning tickets will be drawn on

A WOMAN was burned after tackling a fire with a dressing gown at her Dartford home. Crews were called to Phoenix Place shortly before 6am this morning (November 1) after residents discovered a fire in their living room. Despite calling the

HERE are five top ideas for alternative methods of getting people across the Thames – all of them far more fun than the road and boat crossing proposals being considered by Transport for London. One of the two main plans currently on the table

TWENTY-ONE talented young athletes have been chosen for Bexley Council's Sporting Best scheme. This year’s crop of elite performers includes Bexleyheath's 19-year-old Jamie and 21-year-old Oliver Thomson - world silver medallists in canoe polo.

PROTECTION of a listed building in Shooters Hill has been increased after an inspection by officials. Shrewsbury House, Bushmoore Crescent, was inspected by English Heritage, a body ensuring the preservation of historic buildings, in April.

A SLADE Green woman has been charged after a video was uploaded to YouTube appearing to show passengers being racially abused on a train. Jacqueline Williams, of Snipe Close, was charged with a racially aggravated public order offence. The

DARTFORD crossing drivers are being asked about planned late pay fines on future free-flow charges on the crossing. The Highways Agency is proposing fining people between £35 and £105 but has to consult the public before this becomes law. Another

AT one time firefighters were a protected species, they were totally beyond criticism. Police officers were also held in high esteem, but they could be called to task and weren’t untouchable in the same way. Then, in the Queen’s Silver Jubilee

NOVEMBER is here, which means charity ‘tache-growing event Movember is also back. We’d love to hear what you’re doing for it? Over the next 30 days an estimated half a million charity supporters will take part in Movember, growing top lip warmers

POLICE officers were pelted with fireworks and bottles in Penge last night (October 31). The Met helicopter was sent to the High Street area to monitor the situation which happened at around 9.30pm. None of the cops are thought to have been

TWO cars were involved in a crash in Greenhithe at about 10.30pm last night (October 31). Emergency services were called to the scene in London Road after the vehicles had collided at a junction. There were two people in each car and it is

AN EARLY morning crash on the M25 clockwise between Junction 3 M20 / A20 (Swanley Interchange) and Junction 4 A21 / A224 (Orpington) is still causing problems for drivers. Lanes one and two were closed in a clockwise direction for four hours after

The 61 bus is to resume to its normal route after a three year long diversion. The Chislehurst Road Bridge re-opens after a year and a week’s closure and the 61 bus can return to its usual route over the bridge due to the lack of width barriers