So, the 30th of March 2013 marked the day when Demon Inkorporation Tattoo and Piercing Studio presented the uniformed services day, charity chuck pull all in aid of the Mayor of Bexley's Charity Appeal, and Help the Heroes. Starting outside Demon
A burst waterpipe in Crayford has sent the town into turmoil as the roads are closed and all traffic on diversion. It was said that a major pipe burst around 2am early Tuesday and the workmen have started to repair the town immidiately, although
As teens we are all programmed to gravitate towards those alluring ‘SALE’ signs, and loving a good bargain does not fade with age. So why not take advantage of the fact that we are students, and have no bills to pay (yet!). The Munch Card, culminated
A SCAFFOLDER has told of the horrific moment he witnessed an elderly woman plummet head first from the top of a Bexleyheath multi-storey car park. Sammy Magee was standing outside Bexley Magistrates' Court with his friend Simon Sweeney when he
A YOUNG boxer from Sidcup collected a silver medal while representing England at the GB schools three nations tournament. Jimmy Roe, 14, was fighting in the U54kg class two category beat Kieran Roberts in the semi-final before losing to Scotland’s
AN OPEN air concert and a football match are being arranged in memory of Bexleyheath schoolboy Philip Lamin who died playing the game he loved. The Bexleyheath Academy pupil collapsed moments after scoring a goal during a match between year 11’
BECKENHAM Bears RLFC opened their London Entrance League account on Saturday with an impressive away draw at the Newham Dockers. First half tries from Paul Hyde and hooker Chris Beaven were matched by the Dockers, as the teams went in to the dressing
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
AWAY from the glitzy award ceremonies for actors and popstars there are the people who actually matter and this is why the Petts Wood Pharmacy Carer Award was born. Dreamt up by pharmacist Gulraj Dhillon to honour the borough’s unsung heroes, News
DETECTIVES investigating the murder of Sean Hayes in Eltham have today arrested a 49-year-old woman on suspicion of violent disorder. The 48-year-old, who lived in Raeburn Road, Sidcup, was found stabbed to death in Eltham Green Road on April 27
FILMMAKERS from around the globe have entered their movies into a festival in memory of Sidcup murder victim Rob Knox. The Harry Potter actor was just 18 years old when he was murdered outside the Metro Bar in Station Road in May 2008. Frank
BROMLEY’S season ended in triumph as they lifted the London Senior Cup at Imber Court on Tuesday evening with victory against Isthmian Premier Division side Kingstonian. But Bromley made life hard for themselves as, seemingly cruising to a comfortable
BROMLEY manager Mark Goldberg has dedicated his side’s London Senior Cup victory last night to the Bromley supporters. The Lillywhites capped off a topsy-turvy season with some welcome silverware, defeating Kingstonian 2-1 at Imber Court on Tuesday
EAGLES columnist SAM ROSS is happy enough with the draw at Millwall and explains why. LAST night’s south London derby was far from the result either side wanted, but Palace should be more pleased with a point from the game than Millwall. Thankfully
MIDWIVES at South London Healthcare NHS Trust have launched a Call the Midwife campaign telling people to contact them as soon as a pregnancy is discovered. They will be taking the message their message on the road with a roadshow to raise awareness
MILLWALL columnist MATT LITTLE feels this will be a crucial summer ahead where some big decisions need to be made about where the club is going in the long-term. AT least we keep it exciting down at Millwall, no last day tedium for us. Oh no, we've
MILLWALL skipper Danny Shittu is confident the Lions will stay up after last night’s another clean sheet against Crystal Palace. A point away at Derby County on Saturday should ensure another Championship season for Shittu’s side, who have been sucked
CRYSTAL Palace midfielder Jonny Williams says the Eagles are confident of securing a play-off spot after last night’s 0-0 draw with Millwall at The Den. Williams was a second half substitute as Palace were frustrated by the Lions’ resilient defending
LEWISHAM businesses could claim up to £9,000 for cycling facilities in a bid to get employees pedalling to work. Transport for London's (TfL) offer is up for grabs for businesses within 1.5km of the New Barclays Cycle Superhighway CS5 from Victoria
CRAYFORD’S burst water main was repaired by engineers overnight but the full repair operation in the town centre is expected to take a week. Crayford Road remains closed outside the town hall between Station Road and Stadium Way following the burst
BREATHTAKING feats of agility, strength and skill will dazzle as the Shaolin Warriors martial arts show comes to The Orchard Theatre in Dartford on Sunday, May 19. The show features death-defying displays from 22 masters rigorously trained in Buddhist
AN AMY Winehouse and Lady Gaga inspired design saw a young hairdresser triumph at her college’s annual hair show. Nicola Miller, 19, won first place in the avant garde category at Bromley College with her impressive towering curled style. She
FORMER Lewisham Hospital writer in residence Jenni Fagan has been named one of Britain’s best young novelists and her new book has been nominated for an award worth £10,000 – all in the last fortnight. Reporter HELOISE WOOD catches up with the author
Four retired teachers are showing their artwork for the first time at Hall Place in Bexley. Having taught different subjects in secondary schools in Kent, their work includes drawing, painting, screen printing and textiles. A vert varied display
A GRAVESEND schoolgirl has been crowned young human rights reporter of the year by Amnesty International. Victoria Coleman beat off competition from around 2,500 participants from nearly 200 schools to win top prize in the lower secondary category
THE Orchard Theatre in Dartford has won the chase to bag big-name television presenter and actor Bradley Walsh for the panto season. Star of Law and Order UK and The Chase, Bradley will appear in Cinderella from Saturday, December 14 to Saturday
God of War Ascension is a bloody, brutal and above all else spectacular action-adventure set against a vividly imagined Greek mythology-inspired backdrop. Star of the show is a brawny, bare-chested man waving a very large weapon around, that man
CHILDREN aged two or younger are being allowed to use the internet, while many youngsters are spending much longer online than their parents realise, a new poll suggests. The survey reveals that almost four in five children (79.8 per cent) have
COUNCILLORS are being left with ‘no hiding place’ over the issue of cutting their numbers – which could save more than £360,000 a year. This idea was first mooted two years ago and the change was expected to be brought in for next year’s local
