by JAKE BACON CHARLTON recorded their biggest away win ever when they won 6-0 at Barnsley on Saturday, April 13. I was there to witness it. Here’s my diary of the special day, travelling with fans on coaches provided by the club… 9 10: Coach
A BELLINGHAM boozer has been highlighted as one of the country's hidden gems in a new book. The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) praises the interior of Randlesdown Road's The Fellowship as being of outstanding historic interest. Serving the Bellingham
A VISIT to Chartwell, the Kent home of Sir Winston Churchill, marked the 25th anniversary of the twinning of Bromley and Rhineland town Neuwied. The visit, during a weekend stay by the Neuwieders earlier this month, allowed them to enjoy the setting
GRAVESEND Cycling Club’s competitive season is well underway, with the first of the Evening 10-mile time trials at Grain having been completed. Anthony Westwood topped the times with 23m26s, followed by Graeme Terry 24m52s, Mike Coulter 26m06s, Steve
A MISSING Brockley teenager has been found following a police appeal. Police had been concerned for Rahabe Zahid, 15, who went missing last Friday from Brockley Road. But the Met confirmed today she had been found. A spokesman said: "We
GOLDSMITHS University will be exploring its relationship with the Lewisham community in a new exhibition. The collaborative exhibition, organised by the department of visual cultures at Goldsmiths, in partnership with the Goldsmiths Art Collections
A MAN arrested in Farnborough will appear in court on Friday (April 19) charged with murdering his girlfriend. Felipe Lopes, aged 27, of James Boswell Close, in Streatham, appeared at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on January 12 and at the Old Bailey
SUE Newberry and Peter Sargent emerged as the winners at Farnborough Tennis Club’s spring American handicap tournament on Sunday. The event, which was organised by Kuniko Sato and Stephen Wade, saw 14 members take part. After five rounds, the clear
A HORDE of expensive Asian jewellery has been stolen from a home in Lee. Lewisham police were called on April 10 at 4.09pm to Waite Davies Road after three white men were seen breaking into a home. Officers arrived at the scene but the men
FANS have their final opportunity to vote for Charlton’s 2012/13 player of the year before Saturday’s match against Wolverhampton Wanderers. The winning player will be revealed at the annual player of the year dinner, but all tickets for the Valley
GREENWICH Council has rejected a request from Conservatives to fly the Woolwich town hall flag at half mast in tribute to Margaret Thatcher. Tory councillors had wanted the flag to be lowered today for Baroness Thatcher's £10m funeral in central
A BELOVED boat that once ferried The Beatles and the Queen and now lies “rotting” in Woolwich has been resurrected by an artist’s "love". Painter Lorraine Fossi’s studios, in Harrington Way, overlook the now derelict Royal Iris – a former River
Letter to the editor: I read your story on Crayford mosque (Mosque Signs Are ‘Sexist’, News Shopper, March 27) with interest. It amazes me the people of Crayford are to be subjected to a march by far right group extremists, the England National
DONATIONS have soared on a webpage set up by tragic Forest Hill runner Sam Harper Brighouse. The 23-year-old died after running the Brighton Marathon last week but since his death, the amount pledged to charity Arms Around the Child on his JustGiving
IT HAS been a season to remember for all those involved with Beckenham Swimming Club. More than 400 medals were won by the club in the first three months of the year and records have been smashed repeatedly by members from the club at Beckenham
Letter to the editor: In recent years Bexley Council has seen the motorist as a blot on the borough’s roads. It did away with parking meters in Bexleyheath and now those spaces stand empty with a subsequent loss to traders. Now we have the
Letter to the editor: Hannah Blake (Mosque Doors Are Affront To Society, News Shopper, April 3) may think the protest against the mosque in Crayford is not racist but I’m struggling to find another word for it. I don’t much like the idea of segregating
Letter to the editor: Here we go again. Kill the foxes, badgers, and grey squirrels and don’t forget the pigeons and parakeets. Why don’t people leave the wildlife alone? If foxes are killed you will have rats. I know what I would rather
Letter to the editor: Regarding your Southeastern story (Train Not Stopping, News Shopper, April 10). Having worked for different private companies which run some of our railways I can testify the problem is universal. Just getting rid of Southeastern
LIKE Doctor Who and The Beatles' Please Please Me, Woolwich ferry is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Launched on April 22 1963, the three diesel-powered ferries now carry more than 50,000 people and 20,000 cars each week across the
British Transport Police is appealing for information after three youths racially abused a passenger at Bromley South station. The victim, a 41-year-old black man from Orpington, was on platform four waiting for a train to St Mary Cray when he
A PSYCHOLOGIST has said one of the men accused of murdering Natalie Jarvis in Swanley Village is “child-like” and “would find it difficult to say no.” Dr Caoimhe McAnena, who has been a practising psychologist for 12 years, interviewed 23-year-old
FORMER Prime Minister Baroness Thatcher was given a ceremonial funeral in London today – recap coverage of the event here. Thousands of people lined the streets of the capital as Lady Thatcher's coffin was carried with full military honours for
BROMLEY suffered another defeat at the Silverlake Stadium on Tuesday evening when they went down to three late goals which moved Eastleigh into the play-off positions. It was at least a vast improvement on recent performances with plenty of endeavour
In my early years with computers I was always a sucker for any game that had the word sim or a variation of in its title. When the original SimCity game along 24 years ago it was like designer Will Wright had been listening to my thoughts because
POLICE have raised concerns about a Bexleyheath newsagents’ bid to sell alcohol 15 hours a day. Hari Newsagents in Midhurst Hill has applied for an alcohol licence between 6am and 9pm every day. The previous owners of the shop were caught selling
EAGLES columnist SAM ROSS believes last night’s 3-0 capitulation at Ipswich was the worst display of the season yet as Crystal Palace’s alarming dip in form continues at just the wrong time. FIVE games, 456 minutes or more than seven and a half hours
AN ELTHAM College 12-year-old has skiied his way to victory in a top comeptition. Year 8 pupil Sam Gaskin is now the under-13 British freestyle champion following his stunning performance at the competition in Tignes. Along with that trophy
TAKING tea at The Fan Museum in Greenwich adds superb value to the afternoon ritual’s scones and culture to the clotted cream. Served in the Orangery of the Grade II listed Georgian townhouse, the experience gains from the fan-tastic collections
ADDICKS blogger MATIAS GREZ isn’t convinced the play-offs are realistic at this late stage as Charlton’s unbeaten run continues but is at least more optimistic about next season’s prospects. CHRIS Powell’s men are getting more and more impressive by
A MAN co-accused of murdering Swanley stab victim Natalie Jarvis said he was “stupid” to get into Adam Whelehan’s car boot, a court heard today. Miss Jarvis was found dead on the ground in Swanley Village Road after suffering more than 20 stab
MILLWALL columnist MATT LITTLE reflects on Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final defeat to Wigan at Wembley, a game overshadowed by a small minority of Lions fans fighting with each other during the second half. ONE of the stranger quirks of being a Millwall
COMPANIES including Stagecoach and Go Ahead are bidding to run the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) from next year. The current franchise, operated by Serco, was originally due to expire in March but was extended until next September due to planning
EBBSFLEET boss Liam Daish has vowed his team will continue to play the right way between now and the end of the season, despite being relegated to the Conference South. Daish acknowleged Fleet had a responsibility to the other teams in the Conference
A PUBLIC meeting will be held tonight next week (April 24) on a new school for the area. The International Academy of Greenwich is holding a public consultation on its plans for a non-selective, state-funded secondary school, due to open its doors
LIONS captain Danny Shittu has expressed his pride at how the players bounced back after a difficult week for the club. Millwall beat third-placed Watford 1-0 last night thanks to a late Shaun Batt winner, three crucial points which gives the club
A HARD-FOUGHT draw at newly-promoted Cardiff was not enough for a confident and in-form Charlton team, according to Michael Morrison. Tuesday’s 0-0 stalemate in Wales was enough to confirm the Bluebirds as a Premier League side for 2013/14, and also
CRYSTAL Palace Football Club Foundation and Bromley’s Town Team have launched a new partnership. The launch event took place at the Crystal Palace v Barnsley match on Saturday April 6. The Town Team, headed by local McDonald’s Franchisee Tonina
THE future of a dance college founded in Sidcup 60 years ago has been secured. Bird College chiefs had considered moving the music and dance services out of the Bexley borough. But last night a group of Bexley Council’s most powerful councillors
Silence, young adult fiction by Becca Fitzpatrick (Simon & Schuster). When silence falls, will love survive? Silence is Becca Fitzpatrick’s continuation to the New York Times bestselling Hush, Hush Saga. Learn more about this book and its
Dark Triumph, a young adult fantasy novel by Robin LaFevers (Houghton, Miffin, Harcourt). Sybella’s duty as Death’s assassin in 15th century France forces her to return home to the personal hell that she had finally escaped. Love and romance
Breaking Point, young adult fiction by Kristen Simmons (Docherty, Tom Associates). Breaking Point is the sequel to Kristen Simmons' debut, Article 5 (2012). Fans have been anxiously awaiting the next book in this thrilling and heart-wrenching
The Nightmare Affair, young adult/fantasy/paranormal/romance by Mindee Arnett (Docherty, Tom Associates). Sixteen-year-old Dusty Everhart breaks into houses late at night, but not because she is a criminal. No, she is a Nightmare. Literally.
Emblaze, young adult fantasy by Jessica Shirvington (Sourcebooks Inc.). The hidden war between Grigori, the protectors of humanity, and the vengeful exiled angels on Earth has really begun, and Violet Eden teeters on the edge of a decision that
From the New York Times bestselling creators of Duck! Rabbit!, Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom Lichtenheld, Exclamation Mark (Scholastic) is an exciting tale of self-discovery.
BROMLEY police wish to trace the owner of a large wooden watch collector or jewellery box. The Rapport London box was recovered from the address of a prolific burglar when searched after his arrest. Anyone with any information should contact
THE ‘world’s most powerful couple’ is ‘gutted’ after their tile-breaking world record attempt fell short – because they did not put out enough tiles. Lisa Dennis and Chris Pitman, from Virtue Taekwon-Do, were attempting to smash their way through
TWO men in their 40s have been taken to hospital with one in a critical condition following a New Cross assault this morning. Police were called to the scene of the Queens Road junction with Pomeroy Street at 5.40am. A spokeswoman for Lewisham
A SCHOOLBOY stabbed in Erith yesterday (April 16) is in a stable condition in hospital. Emergency services were called to Kwik Fit in West Street at 4.15pm after the 16-year-old was stabbed in the chest. Police officers cordoned off the Running
A TEENAGER was rushed to hospital after being stabbed in the chest in Erith. Bexley police were called to West Street at 4.15pm yesterday (April 16) to reports of a boy being stabbed. Officers arrived to find the 16-year-old with a stab wound
LEWISHAM College has been renamed LeSoCo following last year's merger with its Southwark counterpart. The two educational institutions joined forces last August and the new name has been put together by design agency Elmwood whose other clients
A GRAVESEND man charged with murdering Ben Mahoney at the House on the Hill takeaway in Dartford has appeared in court this morning. Eddie Ives, 29, of no fixed abode but living in the Gravesend area, appeared for the first time in courtroom seven
TWO men have been arrested following the murder of a Catford man in Camberwell. Jerome Edwards, 23, was found with gunshot wounds to the head at a flat in Southwell Road, Camberwell, at 4.50am on April 14. Officers and the London Ambulance
TWO men who destroyed a stolen car in Farnborough by setting fire to it have been sentenced to time in a young offender institution. Charlie Hurley, aged 21, of Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham, was found guilty of arson and dangerous driving,
ANTI-THATCHER protesters have taken to the streets to express anger at the cost of the former prime minister's funeral. Patricia Welsh, a 69-year-old retired youth worker, joined the Facebook-organised demonstration at the junction of Ludgate Hill
LEWISHAM Police is growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a teenager who has gone missing from Brockley. Rahabe Zahid left an address in Brockley Road at around 5pm on Friday and has not been seen since. The 15-year-old is described
MUCH loved by babies and toddlers all over the country, Jo Jingles music, singing and movement classes have now arrived in Petts Wood, Bickley and Crystal Palace. They are available in a range of sessions for babies from three months and preschool
THE London Marathon will go ahead as planned, organisers said after the Boston Marathon explosions prompted an urgent security review. Organisers of this weekend's events in London said they have reviewed and will continue to review security arrangements
ALMOST 450 jobs have been lost from councils and police forces across the UK every day since the coalition came to power, according to a new report. Unison said its study, published ahead of the latest unemployment figures, showed that the Government
