Archive

Halloween, an abbreviation for a Scottish term meaning ‘All Hallows Eve’, is a festival which originated from the Celtic festival of ‘Samhain’. This was the festival of ‘Summers End’ which the end of the season of harvest and the commencement of the

Halloween, an abbreviation for a Scottish term meaning ‘All Hallows Eve’, is a festival which originated from the Celtic festival of ‘Samhain’. This was the festival of ‘Summers End’ which the end of the season of harvest and the commencement of the

Bright, colourful, spectacular; fireworks day is a popular celebration throughout the country. Each firework throwing beautiful hues across the black sky of a cold autumnal night. Booming detonations, cackling whizzes and screams followed by the occasional

Sometimes changes are good, and sometimes they’re hard to accept, and in the case of the brand new bins, local opinion is divided. This division has come about because of the interesting introduction of a new disposal system for domestic waste and

As the end of summer comes to a close and the start of the new school year fast approaches, teenagers all over the country are trying desperately to fit in a few more lie-ins before the alarms are set and the late nights turn into early starts. Whether

I recently moved back to Marlow, and was surprised, I had remembered its flamboyant style, yet now I find myself asking is it not a little too pretentious? Marvellous Marlow, a town of considerable wealth and independence, but is there an underlying

On the 5th of November, St Aubyns School put up a brilliant display of fireworks which certainly dazzled the large audience.  This show only takes place once a year but it was definitely worth the wait. The colourful fireworks combined with the excitement

With an Italian name, you would be certain that the food created in the kitchen of a school canteen would be 'bellissimo'. However, the new catering company at Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School has failed to impress their harshest critics; the

Since May this year, Ordnance Road Library has been demolished and a new centre has been made to fill in for the main Library until 2014.The site of Ordnance Road Library on Hertford Road will developed into a new, fresh and developed library including

A school bus is a method of transport, a typical part of the school experience, especially in Buckinghamshire as it is how the majority of students travel to school. However, it also shows insight into the young class system. Having been on

Since May this year, Ordnance Road Library has been demolished and a new centre has been made to fill in for the main Library until 2014.The site of Ordnance Road Library on Hertford Road will developed into a new, fresh and developed library including

For one year only, Chislehurst Rotary club had to frantically search for a new venue to host the annual Chislehurst firework display. It took place on Saturday 2nd November, a chilly but dry night, and the gates opened at 6pm.   As the Chislehurst

For one year only, Chislehurst Rotary club had to frantically search for a new venue to host the annual Chislehurst firework display. It took place on Saturday 2nd November, a chilly but luckily dry night, and gates opened at 6pm.   As the

Ticket holders were left outraged on Saturday evening by the less than impressive firework display held at Alexandra Palace. An immense contrast to the last event in 2009 when entry was still free and always a spectacular success. This year's £10-a-head

With a bronze European medal already tucked under her black-belt, fifteen year old Philine Wassenaar tells us all about how she recently jetted off to the Tae Kwon-do world championships in Benidorm, Spain. Having started Tae Kwon-do at the age

For the majority of teenagers, Halloween is an awkward time: too young to drink, too old to trick or treat. Whilst they may be of slight boredom and looking for something to do on the yearly event, what took place in the outside section of Bexleyheath

This October, Bexleyheath Shopping Centre strayed from the traditional Halloween entertainment and introduced some devilish twists… Like previous years there were several art and craft sessions, including T-shirt painting, where kids had free reign

Since September 2012, Bexleyheath Town Centre has undergone a revitalization scheme, with financial support from Transport for London. The aim? To create an attractive and pedestrian friendly environment.  ‘By creating a better and more pleasant

On Saturday 12th September John Lewis, High Wycombe, situated in Cressex near ASDA, was expanded. Now, since the renovations have taken place, shoppers are expressing mixed reviews. There are currently 45 stores in the UK and the next nearest one

I frequently enjoy a walk to school. The air may be polluted and the streets dirty, but even my corner of London can have some beauty, contemporary at that. A frequent landmark in my trips was a large, vacant, showroom-esque site which, once upon a

It is now that time of the year where most Year 11s will be starting or preparing for their mock exams. It has been nothing but hardcore revision whenever they have a moment to spare.  Well for some students anyway, others couldn’t care less and continue

As the trees turn a spray of rich golden colours and the sweet apple tarts blessed with spices fulfil our autumn days, the elderly are filled with terror.   Halloween …   The festival originally was a Celtic tradition to remember the dead as

Traditionally charity shops might be seen as for old retired people and those who are trying to save money. However charity shops also serve a purpose to teenagers; whilst you may not be looking to purchase an old moth-eaten jumper or a dog-eared copy

Between October and Christmas, Dartford Borough Council are rolling out the new smaller size of bins for every household in their area taking away our current larger size green bins.  Dartford council, along with many other councils up and down

I Thor a film   Thor 2 The dark World was released on the 22nd of October and is a superhero film following the second adventure of the Norse God and superhero Thor (Chris Hemsworth). The movie follows two years after the events of the first

On 2 November a metal detector enthusiast brought a war-time bomb shell into the Civic Centre in Dartford, causing chaos for the staff and locals in the centre at the time. An army bomb disposal team were called from folkstone and the home gardens

On 18th October, St John the Baptist Church swelled with the sound of children’s voices as they sang to their families to celebrate Harvest Festival. A couple weeks before this date, the staff at Parklands Nursery had been teaching the nursery

Britain has the most famous monarchy in the world, which is known of from France all the way to America. Britain is known for its monarchy, and many say it is the symbol of the United Kingdom.  Now Britain is full of new ideas, which are far different

Last week, a group of year 10 and former students at George Mitchell School, were invited to an event at the town hall. The Young Gifted and Black Awards was established in 2003, and was founded by Yvonne Bailey to celebrate the achievements

Everyday nearly 69 million people eat in McDonalds. There are more than 34,000 restaurants worldwide which each generate on average £1000 an hour; making it one of the biggest franchises in the world. They have an astounding 1.8 million employees,

So, Halloween is over and whilst the children may still be scoffing their new-found sugary snacks in the shapes of tiny pumpkins and vampire fangs, the preparations for the festive season have once again begun. But is it too early? Bonfire

There are many differences in the English education system compared to the education system in Germany. My name is Rebecca McAllister and I am half German and half English and have experienced what life Is like in both English and German schools. I

Since September 2012, Bexleyheath Town Centre has undergone a revitalization scheme, with financial support from Transport for London. The aim? To create an attractive and pedestrian friendly environment.  ‘By creating a better and more pleasant

Your little monsters would have been in for a treat this Halloween if you were up and about in the Greenwich borough this October. Not only did The Royal Observatory offer a live Planetarium show – ‘Halloween Skies’ - an event offered to educate those

This October, Bexleyheath Shopping Centre strayed from the traditional Halloween entertainment and introduced some devilish twists…   Like previous years there were several art and craft sessions, including T-shirt painting, where kids had

Wouldn’t it be a delight for you to stroll into your garden and stumble across a little family of hedgehogs? 8 year old Myra Stevens thoughts exactly! Little Myra spent the last 2 weeks building her very own hedgehog sanctuary in the back garden of

The new 11+ Plus exam, now called the Secondary School Transfer Test, has been acclaimed a success by grammar school headteachers across Buckinghamshire. The new test, created by Durham University, has been designed to prevent privately tutored

Over 13 million people live in low income households in the United Kingdom and 3.2 million are living in poverty. As a result of this, people are struggling financially and have very little to spend on food. Over 12,000 children in Buckinghamshire

Dartford station was part of a 7 million pound project to modernise the station. The station renovation project started in June. The station is now a three story high building with a new ticket office to ease movement of passengers at busy

Bonfire night is celebrated up and down the UK annually, with massive firework displays and huge bonfires but do we really understand what we are celebrating? The tradition is not just an excuse to fill the skies with magnificent displays of

Remember, remember the 5th of November...Hosted by the Chislehurst Rotary Club at Old Elthamians Sports Club, Chislehurst set the Guy Fawks celebrations off with a bang on Saturday 2nd November!  Layered up and with wellies on feet, I attended with

Growth of digital communication changes our world; it is our choice as citizens of Bromley, whether we embrace it or not.  With the introduction of the social networking websites: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat, peoples’ attitudes towards

ROGUE traders may try to perform unnecessary repairs on the homes of Bromley residents after last month's St Jude storm, police say. This comes after a 75-year-old man, from Biggin Hill, was conned out of £16,500 paying for needless renovations

OLD Colfeians had an outstanding win over high-flying Deal & Betteshanger in their London & SE Division Two encounter at Horn Park. The visitors had been leading the division having won all their previous league matches, but were stunned by the intensity

A GROUP of Swanley kids have learned how to make  their own skateboards. The workshop was run by the UK's first professional Skateboard building and design Academy, Fooarage. Eight youngsters attended the accredited course in Swanley Youth

A 55-YEAR-OLD man charged with a string of sexual abuse against young girls made one of his victims wear his wife's underwear, a court has heard. Along with other offences David Brennan, of no fixed address, alongside son Sam Brennan, aged 22,

ALL of the scoring action came after the break as Shooters Hill were edged out by Sittingbourne. Shoots went off like a rocket in the second half, the scrum now bolstered by Dave Viney were able to drive their opponents back and number nine Harry Barham

As we delve further into winter, the cold weather is starting to close in upon us; making the temptation to stay cuddled up in our cosy warm houses much easier, and the participation of exercise in the outdoors less appealing.  Finding the motivation

The general attitude my generation (12-18) has to reading is quite appalling. The amount of people that laugh at me for reading a lot is, quite frankly, hilarious. Even though it is they who are laughing at me for being a ‘nerd’ or a ‘geek’ it is really

On the 25th of October the Festival of Light took place in Dartford town centre. It was the 5th Festival of Light that has taken place in Dartford and the local schools all came with their lanterns to support the event. The children gathered

Students tend to find that during KS4 they are bombarded with extra workloads, set expectations and warnings of future doom. They have extra pressure thrust upon them with expectations of high grades. Most students, by this time, have expected this

MILLWALL columnist MATT LITTLE wants the club to try a lot harder to attract new fans and get back the ones who have stopped attending matches at The Den. WHEN I said I preferred to see high-scoring, entertaining games whether we win, lose or draw

DON’T say you haven’t been warned; this Christmas people are likely to offer you extremely tempting food and drink that may not be good for you. Chislehurst nutritional therapist Lucy Grainge has given Vibe some top tips to survive the festive

POLICE are appealing for information after a 14-year-old boy had his phone stolen at Elmers End station. Images of two youths have been released in connection with the incident, which took place on Thursday October 8. Sergeant Darren Stenning

EAGLES columnist WILL TAYLOR still retains every faith Crystal Palace’s owners will make the right choice on who to appoint next despite the long wait to announce Ian Holloway’s successor. ANOTHER weekend, another soul-sapping defeat. It’s difficult

What a way to lead us into winter:  fresh hot doughnuts, warm fur coats, funfair rides and a grand finale of stunning fireworks! On the second of November, hundreds of people gathered at Norman Park to be part of the joyous annual occasion of bonfire

ANYONE travelling between Bromley and Croydon this week may experience delays. Goat House Bridge in Penge Road will be closed while Network Rail carries out essential repairs, so traffic will be on diversion. The South Norwood bridge will close

CYCLISTS took to the Kent countryside en mass last weekend for a social ride organised by bike firm Evans. Around 1,000 riders – 600 on mountain bikes and 400 on road bikes – took off from Fairchildes Primary School in Biggin Hill on Friday, November

ADDICKS columnist MATIAS GREZ is impressed by Charlton’s new found resolve as epitomised in Saturday’s 1-0 victory at Birmingham. OUR 3-0 defeat to Burnley seems like a very long time ago now. In just over a month, we have gone from looking like

LEWISHAM residents can buy parking permits face-to-face again after a move online was criticised for its impact on vulnerable people. It comes after News Shopper highlighted that elderly people were being left lonely and trapped in their homes

A BROMLEY shopping centre is helping charities this year with it’s Christmas celebrations, kicking off this weekend. In a first for a big centre, Intu Bromley, formerly The Glades, has linked up with the Make A Wish foundation to raise money to

A MOTTINGHAM station vendor says pooing pigeons are ruining her trade as customers dodge the birds’ bombs which have landed in cups of coffee. Owner of Shell’s Kiosk Michelle Hill says the mess from pigeons nesting above her stall at Mottingham

IS it is bird, is it a plane, is it a clothes shop? Yes, it’s a clothes shop - but it is also a Fithub where you can get fit. Reebok has opened a store on the ground floor at Bluewater, and as well as selling fitness kit, nearby clubs are running

POLICE are hunting two men in relation to a petrol station robbery and assault yesterday (Nov 4). Kent Police released CCTV images of the pair they want to speak to after a man was assaulted before his car was stolen. Two men entered the BP

What do you get when a software and tech giant, say Google, joins forces with a hardware specialist such as Asus? You get the Nexus 7, and as an added bonus you get the likelihood you won't find another better equipped or better value tablet computer

DARTFORD'S MP is pleased with the progress being made in the hunt for the killer in ‘one of the most brutal, unsolved murders in the country’. Gareth Johnson met with the Cold Case Investigations team at Chatham police station who are re-examining

TWO Bexley pubs have shown they are far from bog standard by winning Loo of the Year Awards. The Furze Wren in Broadway Square, Bexleyheath and The Tailor’s Chalk in Sidcup High Street have both been awarded a platinum star rating by inspectors

DISCO diva Sam Bailey gave the 'performance of the night' on Saturday (Nov 2) and is once again the bookies' favourite to win The X Factor. After dancing her way through Barbra Streisand and Donna Summer's 1979 hit ‘Enough is Enough (No More Tears

COMMUTERS in south east London could be experiencing a tricky morning with a slow service on some trains on the Southeastern line. The company has tweeted about various delays due to signalling problems and congestion and the slow service has prompted

WESTCOMBE Park bounced back after last week’s disappointing defeat at Basingstoke with a well deserved 24-0 home win over Guernsey at Goddington Dene. In a determined and spirited display, Combe kept a watertight defence and made sure they took their

ERITH and Thamesmead MP Teresa Pearce has spoken out about people "struggling" to survive on London salaries. Mayor Boris Johnson announced yesterday (Nov 4) a 25p increase in the London Living Wage (LLW) to make it £8.80 per hour. This is

A GRAVESEND man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after he hit a lamp post on the A2 in Swanscombe last night (Nov 4). Three people, including the 42-year-old driver, were taken to hospital as a priority. The road was closed following

BROMLEY rose to the top of the table after Saturday’s convincing Hayes Lane victory over bottom club Dorchester. The hosts were on top for much of the first half, with Jay May shooting straight at visiting keeper Alan Walker-Harris after just three

BOXER Dyah Davis has warned he hopes to dominated Olympic champion James DeGale when the pair face-off at Bluewater on November 16. The tough American said he plans to win the Kent crowd over. He said: “I most definitely want to show James

STARS of the hit show Made in Chelsea hit Bluewater on Saturday to sign copies of the latest spin-off book. Favourites from the Bafta-winning E4 reality show, Spencer Matthews, Binky Felstead and Jamie Laing, were all at WH Smith at the Greenhithe

THESE pictures show the crane fire on the M25 clockwise which has closed two lanes of the motorway near Dartford. The fire near Junction 1B A282/ A296 Princes Road (Dartford) is causing congestion to the A282 Dartford Tunnel/ A282 QE2 Bridge

Last week there were typhoons all across the UK and I was on a canal boat punting up a river in Shropshire. Why? Well the truth is I'd had a row with my boyfriend. Now I am far from a plate smasher; but the truth is even dating coaches love

HUNDREDS of Father Christmases will be dashing, dancing and prancing their way through Bromley for the second Santa Dash. Entrance is free and runners get a Father Christmas outfit and a souvenir medal. It is being organised by Mytime Active

FOR today’s burning question we’re asking when is the right time for the countdown to Christmas to begin? November 1 was like the opening of a festive floodgate, with a torrent of TV ads suddenly rushing out of our screens. Months before this

SPOOKY sports fans celebrated Halloween with a fancy dress competition at an activity centre in Gravesend. The Fright Dress Competition was held on Thursday (October 31) at the Cyclopark in Wrotham Road and culminated in a scary parade. As

November the 5th 1605 a date forever scorched in the conscious mind of all Brits as a night when would be assassin Guy Fawkes and his cronies tried to blow the houses of Parliament and its contents to smithereens. Since then some still mark this failed