Over the past two weeks, the south east of England has been extremely lucky to receive such delightful, sunny and dare I say it, but warm weather! Okay, so we may not be achieving temperatures in the high thirties like some European countries, but
KENNY Jackett has explained his decision to substitute Dany N’Guessan just 14 minutes after he came off the bench in last night’s 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace. N’Guessan replaced Shaun Batt in the 72nd minute but failed to provide the attacking spark
On the 29th March, crowds of more than 20,000 gathered feverishly in anticipation at London's stunning o2 arena. And why, you ask? Well, for only one reason...or should we say, Olly one reason! Yes, The musical singing sensation, Olly Murs, had
MILLWALL battled hard but could only manage a goalless draw against south London rivals Crystal Palace at The Den this evening. The hard-fought draw takes the Lions two points above the relegation zone ahead of this Saturday’s final day trip to Derby
So the summer term has begun, and sixth formers everywhere are beginning to get their head in the game. May marks the beginning of A-level exams across the country, a month of stress, success and revision. With university offers at stake, it is important
Exam season is upon us and with finals fast approaching activities outside of, yet fundamental to, the curriculum tend to be neglected. April 18th could not, therefore, be a more opportune date for hosting Newstead's annual Cultural Arts event.
Ian Holloway wants Crystal Palace fans to sing the roof off at Selhurst Park on Saturday and propel the club to the play-offs. A goalless draw at Millwall on Tuesday means the Eagles’ top six aspirations go into the final game of the season at
MAJOR plans to redevelop Gravesend's Heritage Quarter have been approved by just one vote. Councillor Jane Cribbon cast the deciding ballot as chair of an often tense three-and-three-quarter-hour Regulatory Board meeting at Gravesham Council's
For those of you that have grown up in the Christian faith, but over time have happily forgotten it Kings Church special variety Sunday service gave a reason to keep the faith. It is no secret that sitting in church for 2 hours a week can
Imagine, waking up day after day in a location that is foreign to you. Imagine, having no one to converse with, to turn to, to give even a smile. Imagine, living on a meagre diet that fluctuates from unpredictable to non-existent. Would you be able
Starting in April, Ladywell village has begun to have some work done to regenerate the area. Lewisham council has managed to secure £800,000 of funding from Transport for London to carry out plans to rejuvenate and improve the shopping area of Ladywell
The following is an indirect review about Mcdonalds, told from the perspective of a worker. The following is a work of fiction aside from the review. Once upon a time I had been a Michelin Star chef complete with my Michelin Star restaurant, making
-Culture in many ways is considered an aspect of civilisation. The Great Exhibition (1851) seems now just an echo of a fulfilled promise; London’s cultural diversity, as we all know, is astronomical; this is what perhaps makes it the most ‘international
Many teenagers across the UK use slang as part of their everyday life, but how is this affecting the English language? A recent online poll completed by ‘internetslang.com’ has revealed that the top 5 most popular slang words used in London are
Over the years, football has increased in popularity, with an estimated 25 million people in England watching football on a regular basis. From young ages children are able to decipher their John Terry’s from their Wayne Rooney’s and their interest
The Southbank Undercroft has been an iconic home to London skateboarders since the early 1970’s. The concrete surfaces, ramps and benches of the complex that the public found unwelcoming, dark and threatening, provided the ideal environment for their
The World Championship at The Crucible is snookers main event and season finale. Every year snookers best players converge in Sheffield for the tournament, and it’s the one they all want to win. For the past 7 years Dartford has been represented at
An athletics match took place this afternoon at Newstead Wood School. Year 7 and 9 students from Newstead and Darrick Wood School competed in a range of track and field events. Athletics matches between Newstead Wood and Darrick Wood have
What nicer way to spend a Saturday afternoon each month than at a local craft fair, finding all sorts of fascinating and individual crafts made by people living in your area? That’s just what I thought, as I strolled up to the paving outside the Hayes
Tis the season to be stressful, falalalalalalalala. Some of you may have realised that it is the time of year where all 15/16 year olds all over the UK will be facing the tests that their lives depend on: GCSE’s. Yes, they are only around the corner
On Tuesday April 2nd, a soft cry could be heard from the bottom of a large drop outside a terraced house near Greenwich Park. A young fox cub paced around the floor frantically searching for its mother and for a way out, attempting to climb the 10
We remember our everyday surroundings. Our brain memorizes them. So when something changes, our brain tells us "Hang on a second, that wasn't there before! Lets have another look". This is probably why we no longer register a trash can when we walk
The City of London Festival has announced its full programme, which will run between 23 June and 26 July, with more than 150 music, film, poetry and art related events to take place. Highlights this year include Britten’s War Requiem performed
It’s fair to say that we young people get a fair amount of slack in the media these days – whether it's loitering on the streets or the riots of 2011, teenagers are always in the headlines. But are we all really that bad, or are we being tarred with
In every fairy tale, the princess is always beautiful. And it is evey little girls dream to be that princess. Unfortunately, not all dreams come true, however...Given the option, would you want to look just as pretty? In no way am i suggesting
Driving is a life skill that many may see as relatively unimportant due to the growing transport links in Britain. From the old school London busses and to the HS2 which is due to be opened in 2032, it is becoming quicker and easier to travel without
As of recent, Lewisham central library have made some changes. As you enter the library, you will go through new doors and into an area with shelving to accommodate a ‘range of books’. These books can be borrowed using ‘the self-issue system’ which
Out with the old and in with the new. This spring will be the closing of Ladywell Leisure Centre and the opening of Glass Mill Leisure Centre; the centre is situated on Loampit Vale and will become the leisure centre of the borough. Why
With exams for A level students looming and for GCSE students already taking place, stress among students across the country is beginning to kick in. There will always be some students who begin revising terms before and some who try and cram knowledge
On Saturday the 27th of April St. Catherine’s students walked their practice expedition for their Duke of Edinburgh. They met at Foots Cray scout hut on Rectory Lane in Sidcup. They met at the scout hut at quarter to nine in the morning and were
TWO Lewisham money launderers have been jailed after an elderly man was tricked into paying £223,000 which they claimed was for an aeroplane. The pair were part of a complex plot involving five men who conned the 83-year-old victim into parting
As the summer holidays are rapidly approaching, many teenagers like myself will be wondering what on earth we’re going to do to entertain ourselves. Of course there’s the shopping centres and the cinemas, but is it really enough? I asked some
RETAIL guru Mary Portas was given the guided tour of Dartford today (April 30) during a trip which coincided with a drop in the number of empty shops in the town. The town was awarded a £79,500 share of cash through the Mary Portas pilot towns
Before last Friday, I hadn’t visited the circus since a very young age so, my expectations of the show were, “mhm there’s just going to be a few horses and some clowns.” I was proved exceptionally wrong. Not at one moment was I “mhm-ing” in disappointment
VIEW our infographic to take a journey back through 50 years of fashion – and to get a glimpse into what the future holds. Click on the image below to see a full-screen version or click here Information supplied by fashion website SimplyBe
EVERY year, the FA Cup final is a must-watch, even if Millwall did fall just short of a trip to Wembley. News Shopper punted round to find the best pubs in the area to see the game (Saturday, May 11, kick-off 3.15pm). Where will you be watching it?
AN ARMED robber threatened a shop assistant at knife point in Gravesend this afternoon before making off with a quantity of cash. Detectives were called to a shop in Stone Street at 3.05pm to reports of a robbery. After leaving the shop, the
THE Bromley branch of the NHS Retirement Fellowship is encouraging new members to sign up. The group, which is open to all retired NHS employees, meets every month at the Princess Royal University Hospital, Farnborough. The meetings often welcome
Before the London marathon begins and the 36,000 runners begin their 26.2 mile journey, hundreds of the boroughs fastest athletes’ aged 12-18 take part in the mini marathon which incorporates the London championships, they follow in the footsteps of
GP’S across north Kent are urging people to stock up on basic medication ahead of the bank holiday weekend. And by using the right service, such as NHS Direct, out of hours GPs, the walk-in centre and minor injuries unit, they can keep A&E
Guns. Knives. Hoodies. Words that are unfairly associated to the youth of today. Many young people are not given the opportunities they deserve simply because of the stereotypical image given to them and I think that is very unfair. As a
SPRING is in the air and the search is on to find the 2013 winner of the Bexley in Bloom competition, sponsored by News Shopper. Bexley in Bloom encourages residents and businesses to enter this free competition to show off their colourful blooms
NO members of the Charlton squad were named in the 2012/13 Professional Footballers’ Association’s Championship Team of the Year. Addicks boss Chris Powell and his assistant Alex Dyer were among those who attended Sunday’s annual event. CHARLTON confirmed
LEWISHAM’S Rossco Parker is preparing to lock horns with old rival Sam Holloway for the chance to claim the vacant Queensbury Boxing League English middleweight title. It was a cold night back in March 2012 when Parker first laced on the gloves in
AN ERITH man and a Greenwich woman have been named as the couple found dead in a swimming pool at a hotel in Essex. Komba Kpakiwa, 31, and Josephine Newahun Foday, 22, were discovered in the water at Down Hall Country House Hotel in Hatfield Heath
KENT Exiles kicked off the new campaign with a scrappy 20-12 victory over old foes Essex Spartans. In doing so, they also won the inaugural Battle for the Bridge trophy. Exiles head coach Tony Bainbridge had some strong words for his players afterwards
Laura Hobson, Thamesview School In the last week, work has begun to construct a Tesco Express store in Whinfell Way, Gravesend. Despite a great deal of local opposition, especially from the residents of the adjoining estate, the Borough of Gravesham
A CATFORD man has appeared in court six months after a cyclist was knocked down in Chislehurst. Alan Rock, of Perry Hill, appeared at Bromley Magistrates’ Court last Thursday (April 25). The 44-year-old has been charged with driving without
A PLUMSTEAD paedophile has been found guilty of raping and sexually assaulting two young sisters in the 1970s after the victims came forward nearly 40 years later. Patrick Ryan, 64, of Ancona Road, was convicted of four counts of rape, two counts
A 20-YEAR-OLD man previously featured in a News Shopper article about the effect a benefits cap could have on the crime rate has been fined for stealing sweets from a convenience store. James Smith pleaded guilty to theft after he took £32 of confectionery
BROMLEY’S 800-year-old Charter Market is recruiting for young talent. People aged between 17 and 25 are invited to apply for £10 stalls where they will be able to sell their products between May 17 and 24. Artists, craft enthusiasts and
A MAN has appeared in court accused of hitting someone round the head with a baseball bat in Farnborough. Neville Carnegie, aged 35, of Artington Close, Orpington, was in Bromley Magistrates’ Court last Wednesday (April 24) charged with GBH with
ADDICKS columnist MATIAS GREZ this week questions Tony Mowbray’s post-match claim his struggling Middlesbrough side should really be beating the likes of in-form Charlton at home. IT was a bit like the Charlton Athletic of old on Saturday after we
THAMES Water says it is re-routing water into Crayford from elsewhere in the network after a burst water main flooded the town this morning. A spokesman this afternoon confirmed engineers had shut off water running through the pipe, which burst
SAUSAGES tell the story of what happened when comedian Tibs Holland went the distance with the biggest foe of his life. Mr Holland was confident he could defeat the Challenger Breakfast when he travelled the 237 miles from his home in Burnt Ash
A JAILED prolific burglar and car thief from St Paul’s Cray has been sentenced to six additional years for biting several prison officers. John Schock was given the sentence after being found guilty of an attack on two officers while in Elmley
AMBITIOUS plans to revamp a huge part of Gravesend town centre could be given the go-ahead this evening. The redevelopment proposals for the Heritage Quarter by developers Edinburgh House will be discussed at a special meeting of Gravesham Council
Pictures of a flood in Crayford caused by a burst water main. Based on information supplied by lisa.
ALMOST four months after they were closed, Bromley South station toilets remain unusable. News Shopper revealed in March how despite a £4m upgrade and a year’s worth of work, the brand new facilities have been out of action since the last week
DETECTIVES say two “very significant” leads into Stephen Lawrence’s murder have emerged following a fresh appeal 20 years on from the racist attack. In the wake of the 20th anniversary of the Eltham killing, a BBC Crimewatch programme took viewers
A LARGE quantity of cardboard boxes caught fire in Gravesend yesterday afternoon. Firefighters were called at 5.25pm to the burning boxes in Marks Lane. On arrival at the scene, they also found a shipping container to be alight. Two fire
AN ORPINGTON family, housed for two years in a property that failed to meet their disability needs, have been moved - to a house they say is even more unsuitable. Steven Blake, 56, whose wife is disabled, says he complained "countless" times to
TANKARDS at the ready - a three day beer festival will celebrate ales and ciders in Dulwich from Thursday (May 2). The South East London branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (SELCAMRA) is holding the first Dulwich Hamlet Beer Festival at the football
COMMISSIONERS have said Beckenham Beacon will remain open however the future of other hospitals in the south east remains unclear. There has been growing concern over the facility however the NHS Bromley Clinical Commissioning Group - which is
FAMILIES from Bexley found an extreme way to raise money for charity on Sunday (April 28). Children and adults helped raise more than £3,000 for Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance by taking part in an inflatable laser tag, a bungee run and
A FREE film festival this weekend will focus on the key issues affecting the planet. The London Eco Film Festival features speakers including directors, discussions and information as well as a programme of movies about conservation, humanitarian
BECCEHAMIANS defeated Eastbourne 47-0 in an away play-off victory on Saturday to secure promotion from Kent One to London Three SE. The weekend got even better with Beccs securing a 37-17 victory over Old Gravesendians in the Kent Vase final at Ashford
GET Walking Week is shuffling towards us – from Saturday, May 4 – and to mark it, Greenwich Shopping Park has put in the yards to find the best walks locally, and the kit to make it great. A walk in the park With Greenwich Park right on the
A DRIVER dialled 999 moments after hitting a pedestrian in Sidcup last night. Police and paramedics were called to the junction of Station Road with Longlands Road at 9.45pm to reports of a car hitting a male pedestrian. The man was taken to
News Shopper has teamed up with the Barclaycard Presents British Summer Time Hyde Park festival to give away a pair of tickets for the first day headlined by rock gods Bon Jovi. The festival, taking place from July 5 to 14, is aiming to be totally
Whether you showed your flair in the seventies, enjoyed a decade of new romance or graduated from the fashion class of ‘95, this season is all about nostalgia. Greenwich Shopping Park, off Bugsby’s Way in Charlton, takes a look at what's in...
SOUTH London Healthcare Trust’s new administrator Caroline Taylor was in charge of NHS Croydon when there was a deliberate cover-up of a £28m black hole in its budget, it has been revealed. Ms Taylor has been appointed to oversee the trust as it
