If you've found that your nail biting habit is back, or if you simply just can’t down the idea of another 365 days of aggressive nail biting ahead of you, you know you’re back to school. By now you've probably bought the weaponry essential to tackle
At Newstead Wood School engineering students have the wonderful opportunity of participating in the green power challenge; this is where the students can make a go-kart to race against other teams from other schools. Other schools not only from England
For many, when choosing a pet the decision is based on preference and appearance. Everybody wants a dog with the fluffiest coat or a Persian cat with rare blue eyes, but there are many implications to breeding for a desired characteristic. Recently
They wade through mud day and night, fighting with the strength of our country on their shoulders, putting their lives on the line at every moment...does £86,000 sound like a fair value for a war hero’s life? It is impossible to put a price
Sunday 30th September 2013 marked the day sprinters, jumpers and throwers alike, united to do the thing they each love best. A lively atmosphere encompassed the club as fellow runners milled around sociably in-between events. Nobody appeared to be
Disturbing families’ comforts and stability is none other than the benefit cuts. The benefit cuts have affected hundreds of thousands of households all over the UK. Some of the major cuts include housing benefits and child tax credits. Many people
An ancient oak tree has collapsed at Friary Park (Friern Barnet) following a storm on the evening of Sunday 27 October. The sizeable tree, estimated to be around 30ft in length, was blown over in a large gust of wind. The site of the incident has since
After several long months, the patient onlookers, who had anxiously awaited the completion of the scaffolding eyesore in Crayford, were able to finally see the shiny new Community Centre, unveiled in February 2013. After enduring the many months of
It is said that on Halloween night the dead are allowed to across over to the living world and therefore costumes are worn by everyone to fool these spirits. One of the most common costumes that people wear is of a ghost. But have you ever wondered
November may be a month filled with celebrations —and it should be, but it is also a time to put your safety hats on! With Bonfire night (also known as Guy Fawkes Night) and the religious festival of light, Diwali, right around the corner it is important
The day that many look forward too while others simply dread has been and passed. The first day of term is always nerve wrecking no matter what school year you are going into. The apprehension of what challenges you will have to overcome flitter through
An elegant food emporium is opening soon in the heart of Bexley Village. Owner of the brand new deli, Geraldine Brown, spoke of her excitement and vision for the store. “It was my dream to own a delicatessen for many years and I wanted to bring
When people think of giving money to charity usually they forget about animal charities such as Foal Farm. Foal Farm is an animal rescue centre based in Biggin Hill that re-homes all sorts of animals. It is home to a range of animals from goats to
They wade through mud day and night, fighting with the strength of our country on their shoulders, putting their lives on the line at every moment...does £86,000 sound like a fair value for a war hero’s life? It is impossible to put a price
Recently Greenwich’s theatre played host to a musical theatre production called Bare. It is not a new play as many that have a trial period at Greenwich are but rather an old play having already been performed in the States for 13 years.The plot whilst
On Sunday 27th October, the worst storm in 5 years hit Britain. With winds around 80mph, it was no wonder that the weather left a mark on the unfortunate. With thousands of homes left without electricity and transport chaos, it is easy to believe
An elegant food emporium is opening soon in the heart of Bexley Village. Owner of the brand new deli, Geraldine Brown, spoke of her excitement and vision for the store. “It was my dream to own a delicatessen for many years and I wanted to
Worst Storm of the Year Shows Mercy To Buckinghamshire It was a horrific display of Mother Nature’s strength that left disruption, damage, danger and death across the South of England. However, St Jude’s Storm has, in comparison to other parts
Among the plush, rolling green hills and monuments of the little town of West Wycombe, lies a dark secret, where members of the public are in the epitome of danger … Well that is not quite the truth, but it is in fact the Hell Fire Caves, a network
As a student of Woodford County High, a girls’ school in Essex, I was immediately intrigued when my form tutor mentioned that we will be discussing the Day of The Girl Child with members of the lower school. I, like most of you, hadn’t previously heard
All Hallow’s Eve… a night when zombies, ghosts and monsters roam the streets in search of sweets and treats. A night when distorted faces carved into glaring orange lanterns adorn the windowsills of houses across the country. Doors are opened for the
Are people willing to help? The UK is seen as a very friendly place to be, but when it comes to assistance, is this always the case. The ongoing trend seems to be specifically in shops. A total of five employees (who were free at the time),
They wade through mud day and night, fighting with the strength of our country on their shoulders, putting their lives on the line at every moment...does £86,000 sound like a fair value for a war hero’s life? It is impossible to put a price
According to the Evening Standard on the 25th December 2012 ‘One in three villages saw a local pub or shop close during 2012’. Perhaps as a result of this, a Telegraph article, published on 24 June 2012, tells us that ‘Increasing numbers of villages
The young generation are often criticised for their sedentary and often carefree lifestyle, many leading figures saying that our generation have no self-motivation or the determination to help others and succeed. But a growing number of fifteen to
A group of neighbours in Sidcup recently completed a bike ride in aid of the Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice, a hospice who provide help to residents of Bexley and Greenwich who have either chronic or terminal illnesses. The bike ride starts
I have always been told that “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”, one of Nelson Mandela’s many famous quotes. Now I am not going to criticise this quote but question whether the education we are providing my
On 29th October 2013 a surprising decision was made, the judges at the appeal court ruled in favour of Lewisham Hospital and in contrary to the Government. The verdict was delivered on Tuesday 29th October settling that the Trust Special Administrator
China. What is it that is so compelling about this secretive country? Why is it that a visit to China is part of many bucket lists for so many, yet so few ever really experience a true taste of the Chinese way of life? Whilst on the flight home
Storm St Jude smashes through south England. On Monday 28th October, the south of England woke up to the carnage that was storm St Jude, with reported gusts of 99mph (159km/h) on the Isle of Wight at 5am. 625,000 homes were left without power
Sixth form students from Townley Grammar school for girls, share their courageous ideas and inspiration behind the formation of their Pride Alliance club. How would you define Townley Pride Alliance? Townley Pride Alliance is a student-run group
Ashley and Ronkѐ of The RA Project, discuss the motives behind the duo’s formation and their hopes and plans for the future. What triggered the idea for forming the RA project? A: Way back in January 2007 or thereabouts, when we were both
Wycombe High School is hosting the most exhilarating, effervescent production of the year, performing the spectacular Hair Spray! 1962 might seem like a long time ago but Wycombe High revive its fun and thrilling nature with the cast and crew. With
“Zumba Fitness is a global lifestyle brand that fuses fitness, entertainment and culture into an exhilarating dance-fitness sensation!” World famous, with 185 countries involved, Zumba was introduced to Sidcup nearly two years ago in January
Furious locals of Mottingham village are fuming about the unexpected closure of the Porcupine Pub; many of the villagers are extremely angered. The Porcupine is a safe environment for adults and children. The closure of the pub has left several of
It has been announced that the Football Association will aim to invest £102 million into grassroots football over the period of the next three years. The fund, in conjunction with the Football Foundation, is aimed at local football facilities. The
With the threat of global warming being drummed into us by scientists, they are now deciding whether to take it further and ban cars. As teenagers all we dream of is owning our own little car, wizzing around. Could you imagine our right to drive, that
It has been announced that the Football Association will aim to invest £102 million into grassroots football over the period of the next three years. The fund, in conjunction with the Football Foundation, is aimed at local football facilities. The
There are hundreds, probably thousands of unemployed victims rushing in and out of the job centre seeking for that job that will end their endless search. The employment robe is getting shorter as twice as many people are coming into the jobcentre
After speaking thoroughly with Chris Holden, Senior Trading Standards Officer, it is evident that Trading Standards has a significant role, in helping our community. This interview sheds light on what Trading Standards does for us, the general public
In the ancient Hindu tradition Diwali is the festival of light and is celebrated as an event in history all over India in many different ways. As the part of the story goes Lord Rama returned to kingdom after his victory of killing the demon Ravenna
On Monday the 28th of October havoc struck Bickley train station. Due to the horrendous weather conditions South East London had experienced the night before, trees had collapsed onto the train tracks, therefore no trains could arrive or depart from
On Monday the 28th of October havoc struck Bickley train station. Due to the horrendous weather conditions South East London had experienced the night before, trees had collapsed onto the train tracks, therefore no trains could arrive or depart from
In the ancient Hindu tradition Diwali is the festival of light and is celebrated as an event in history all over India in many different ways. As the part of the story goes Lord Rama returned to kingdom after his victory of killing the demon Ravenna
In 2010 my dad, Mark McAllister, climbed Kilimanjaro for kidney research. He had done this because of his dad who suffers from kidney failure and wanted to support the charity in rising as much money as possible for the people that suffer from kidney
Do you crave the taste of freshly laid eggs on a chilly morning or want to add a hint of ‘the good life’ to your suburban setting? If so chicken keeping could literally be right up your street. It is now estimated that over half a million house-holds
It's Just like the Disney film. This picture was taken by underwater English photographer John Frost who captured this picture of a mummy clownfish watching her young as they look up to the mums face . It's almost exactly like the opening of Finding
In the 21st century Foxes are found all over London and are becoming more comfortable around humans and other animals. They are becoming territorial over peoples gardens and public spaces. This has been brought to light by a renascent, personal event
When is the right time for the Christmas countdown to begin? There are 48 days till Christmas and the decks are already up in places like Bluewater shopping centre, and even some houses. This is ridiculous. November 1st brought along with it Christmas
“Every day is Halloween, isn’t it? For some of us...”- Tim Burton. Halloween was only last week and being old enough for it to not matter so much whether I actively took part in the festivities or not meant that I had more time to wonder why
Lets not lie, students of today’s age and adults that used to be students always wanted more weeks off school the feeling not waking up early , relaxation and just plain old sleeping for most of your days is what everyone should have for a week or
The UK is known for not having many intimidating spiders with last year only 10 spider bites being reported. However this autumn it all changed. There has been a reported influx of False Widow Spiders in the UK. According to the Natural History Museum
Confused about collages? Tell me about it!! So, it’s that time of year again when everyone is looking at collages or six forms. But this year it’s my turn and if you’re like me you won’t have a clue where you want to go or what you want to do and
To many people, rugby is deemed one of the most violent sports in the world, endangering players. Some communities are put off from their local clubs due to this. However, Dartfordians sports club in Bexleyheath has been awarded the Club
How would you feel if you were told that the requirements for your English GCSE were changing half way through your GCSE years? Schools across the country were shocked and appalled at the sudden change to the requirements for the English GCSE. In
As the vote on Scotland`s independence comes ever closer, new problems have recently been raised. At BAE systems, 1,775 jobs are to be lost in England and Scotland, and shipbuilding in Portsmouth has altogether ended. BAE Systems, a shipbuilding industry
When is the right time for the Christmas countdown to begin? There are 48 days till Christmas and the decks are already up in places like Bluewater shopping centre, and even some houses. This is ridiculous. November 1st brought along with it Christmas
Four people have died and over 625,000 homes lost their power and there was a major disruption to commuters after the storm that hit the south of England on Sunday 27th October-Monday 28th October. Two died by falling trees, one teenage girl in
On Tuesday 15th October 2013 two teenage girls were killed in a road crash. A deer hit the car causing their car to collide into another vehicle and burst into flames. The two teenage girls, Daniela Ruggiero, age 18 and a 17 year old (name unknown)
2 months and 3 days. That is how long my peers and I knew before our exam that it is being moved forward by 7 months. 2 months and 3 days. That is how long we had to learn for an exam that could ruin or have a detrimental impact upon our future.
Halloween is officially over and the next holiday upon us is Bonfire night. Bonfire night, otherwise known as Guy Fawkes Night, is celebrated on Tuesday the 5th November by firework displays all over the country and bonfires burning ‘the Guy’ (who
Many of you have probably started counting down the days to Christmas; preparing for weeks of stressful shopping, Christmas Carols and a full day of feasting on Christmas delicacies. We all look forward to the Christmas festivities - even those of us
Ilm seekers, a tuition group set up in the heart of Walthamstow, aims to help and tutor children in primary and secondary schools. Covering the core subject’s Math and English, they hope to raise achievement and aspirations by providing an atmosphere
15 students from Newstead Wood School in Orpington, aged fourteen to sixteen, have recently returned from a cultural exchange trip to Tokyo, Japan. This is the second year that this enriching experience has been offered to students brave enough to
We are rapidly approaching the so- called ‘jolliest’ time of the year- Christmas. A plague of tacky neon lights litters the streets of London, and dented cardboard coffins of slowly deteriorating mince pies have already been prematurely forced
It has been labelled the worst storm to have hit England in the past five years and the after-effects of the storm have been transparent to all those living in the areas where St Jude's storm has been at it's highest peak. The storm caused disruption
Guy Fawkes Night: enjoyment or injury? Alice Wellsbury Guy Fawkes Night, or fireworks night, was originally a day to commemorate the foiling of an attempt to blow up the House of Lords, is it now just another way for teenagers to course
Guy Fawkes Night, or fireworks night, was originally a day to commemorate the foiling of an attempt to blow up the House of Lords, is it now just another way for teenagers to course havoc? The attack was planned by a group of Catholic conspirators
Exams a daunting task for anyone. From ages 11 to 18, students are inundated with exam after exam, just to prepare and familiarise themselves with the concept. GCSE’s and A levels are the real things that they prepare for, however at GCSE currently
There is a strategy that the NHS plans to further reduce the range of services provided by Wycombe hospital. Is there a need for more local services? It could be beneficial to the local area to centralise expertise and equipment to cut back on funds
FOCUS. RACISM. “I have a dream that one day little black boys and girls will be holding hands with little white boys and girls.” ― Martin Luther King Jr., I Have A Dream. I have recently been involved in a discussion group that met every
There has recently been awareness of witch coven sightings in local areas of High Wycombe with mist and chanting being all that is apparent to the public eye. The mist is rumoured to cover the coven from “foreign” eyes and it is said that each year
Bromley is rife with these devils, they eat out of our bins, they wreck our gardens and generally just cause havoc; but why are they here? Foxes are originally from the suburbs, however as we have occupied their territory they have chosen to occupy
Today, Enfield Borough Council has presented its final bid to prevent Chase Farm Hospital from being downgraded. Once it had been announced that Chase Farm Hospital, the local hospital for the borough of Enfield was to close down both its accident
The other day, I was walking to my bus stop, when a group of adults were saying how ridiculous it is that teenagers get unlimited travel within Kent, paying only £100 a year. Do they not realise how important our freedom passes are? At first glance
Today, Enfield Borough Council has presented its final bid to prevent Chase Farm Hospital from being downgraded. Once it had been announced that Chase Farm Hospital, the local hospital for the borough of Enfield was to close down both its accident
On the way home from my last GCSE exam I saw a flyer stuck on the door of a local Richard’s House Children’s Hospice charity shop; it read “Volunteers needed” and at that time I thought nothing of it, I had just spent a month and a half sitting exams
High Broom Wood in West Wickham is a gorgeous yet relatively small woodland area with entrances situated on South Eden Park Road, Monks Orchard Road and St David’s Close. It is the perfect place to amble leisurely through on a weekend afternoon or
For as long as I can remember there has been a debate about parking outside and around schools and it is an issue which affects the majority of school children. Throughout my primary school years I was involved in countless ‘design a poster’ competitions
The other day, I was walking to my bus stop, when a group of adults were saying how ridiculous it is that teenagers get unlimited travel within Kent, paying only £100 a year. Do they not realise how important our freedom passes are? At first glance
It has been labelled the worst storm to have hit England in the past five years and the after-effects of the storm have been transparent to all those living in the areas where St Jude's storm has been at it's highest peak. The storm caused disruption
In a matter of months I will be hitting the beautiful age of 16. The age that when asked 'How old are you?' I can, with some womanly pride, flick my hair and say 'I'm 16'. The age that is synonymous with GCSEs which, I am told, will decide my future
Amid new racism scandals in football the question has to be asked: Is enough being done to combat racism? Manchester City footballer Yaya Touré complained during a match against Russian side CSKA Moscow that he was subject of constant racial abuse
Select girls at Wycombe High School got the opportunity over the October half term to visit the renowned CERN centre in Geneva. I don’t know about you, but I personally don’t really know much about anything to do with physics, but the CERN centre holds
On Tuesday the 9th of October the Student Lock-In came to Bromley and brought with it crowds of young people desperate to make good use of a night of discounts. The Lock-In is a student shopping event held outside the usual hours and run by the Cardiff
Rehearsals are well underway for Wycombe High School’s upper school musical, Hairspray. Hairspray is a play based on John Water’s 1988 film, ‘Hairspray’. The story follows a young girl called Tracy Turnblad living in Baltimore, America in 1962. Tracy
The local bus to Heathrow airport, A40, was on its daily route from Marlow hill to Heathrow on a Friday the 20th September. As the route begins at the top of the Marlow hill, roughly 13 students get on this bus on a daily basis from the two grammar
An Eid party celebration held by the local community of young Muslims has helped to raise money for deaf and blind children in Pakistan and England. Maliha Moten, Bromley, organised a charity dinner to donate to the Ida Rhieu Welfare Association, a
Everybody loves a bit of community spirit, don’t they? And what is a better example than that of the Warren Wood Residents Association with their monthly barbeques, theatre trips and carolling. I have lived in the area for nearly eight years, and have
Buckinghamshire is one of the few counties that still runs a selective education system. However recently the 11+ has undergone some huge changes and the new test was implemented this year. The new test is harder to have private tutoring for and there
Grab your pens and paintbrushes and get ready to draw tomorrow! The 2013 Big Draw ran from the 1st of October to the 3rd November this year across the UK and in fifteen other countries, with more than 200,000 people of all ages joining in 1000 events
Disaster strikes as trees tumble in ferocious 80mph winds Strong winds blowing at up to 80mph have brought down one of the oldest and largest trees in Beckenham. Located at a junction between Monks Orchard Road and Bridle Road, this particular
For students of St. Mary’s Church of England High School and Cheshunt School, after a very hard day of work and lessons there is always one thing we can look forward to. Food. The Waltham Cross Area has so many food shops from Tesco, Sainsbury’s and
CÔÔBA: CUT FROM A DIFFERENT CLOTH In the 21st century; an era known as the ‘information age’, social media swoops the globe. Twitter, Facebook and Instagram provide for the imminent spread of ideas that can transcend cultures and genres – this is
Nationwide property service “McCarthy & Stone” has acquired an interest in transforming the land of the former Inn on the Green, located in Denham, to a new apartment building for elders. The Regional Managing Director for the company has recently
The Olympics has always been a monumental event in the world which normally receives many people’s attention, respect and admiration. It is the symbol of global peace and prosperity and the only time there has ever been a cancellation of the Olympics
Of Mice & Men: Film Review Of Mice and Men was directed by Gary Sinse who also plays George Milton. John Malkovich plays Lennie Small. The film is about two men who travel together (one with a mental illness) trying to earn enough money to
Ever wondered what happens to injured animals you may pass by on your travels? They most likely end up at Tiggy Winkles. Tiggy Winkles a worldwide leading wildlife hospital which cares for sick and injured hedgehogs, badgers, wild birds, foxes, even
Storms were predicted to strike the UK with great winds and raging seas on the Sunday night and the early hours of Monday, but was that the case for the South East? Result of the strong winds, in Lewis Road, Sidcup, Kent. After continuous
A new, long wanted Sainsbury’s is being developed in Prestwood as we speak. This long wanted/needed store shall revolutionise the way we shop… in a sense. From the long forgotten rusts to the massive franchise of co-operatives, Prestwood has experienced
The Prestwood bonfire night on Saturday the 2nd of November, was a massive hit. A huge social event, run completely on volunteers, at Wren Davis farm, was set up over the weekend. It was a very social gathering. Anybody was allowed to come and build
Recently I undertook a work placement in a General Practice to get a taste of a career in Medicine. During my placement, I learnt that although the NHS is a great success in many ways there are some parts of the system that do not work as well.
Pubs are mainly based around drinking alcohol, socialising and sometimes eating. Although many pubs these days have invested in climbing frames in their beer gardens or toys for children to play with, the fact that there will be people there drinking
Celebrity culture has a major impact on the society that we all live in today. In this day and age the faces of celebrities are plastered all over the pages of magazines and newspapers that we read on a daily basis. Although there are many people that
Shellbank Lane, Bean, closed both ways due to police incident between B255 Bean Lane and B260 Green Street Green Road.
Do we put too much pressure on the youngsters as a county to get into Grammar schools? Does society choose to ignore the feelings and views of the children in order to get further education-wise as a county? This interview sees it through the perspective
On the 2nd of November 2013, the roads of Blackheath were filled with the sensible humans who were on their way to witness and support what is said to be the biggest, free community firework display in all of London. Even though the insensible humans
PHOTOGRAPHERS across the capital have been snapping alarming pictures of an unusually high tide on the Thames today. A picture by Woolwich Ferries on their Twitter account appears to show the old Woolwich pier engulfed by water. Elsewhere
Wilting Wildlife Wildlife around the UK is on the decline. The concept of saving the wilderness to many has become faint, no longer looked at. However there are wildlife reserve parks such as the RSPB that help protect endangered animals and plant
We all do it, we gossip, and nothing gives us greater pleasure than spreading a juicy bit of news here and there. However, we don’t like it when the joke’s on us. Rumours and secrets spread as fast as lightning around schools; this is partly down to
DARTFORD residents can get screened for a disease which kills one person every five hours in the UK. Organisers are hoping to raise awareness of mouth cancer which more than 6,500 people are diagnosed with a year. Early diagnosis saves lives
Although trick or treating is usually a harmless celebration of Halloween, it is becoming increasingly associated with anti-social behaviour. Teenagers wearing disturbing masks can be intimidating to elderly members of society, as well as very young
What is Outerfall ? Outerfall is team of people who are creative, skilled, passionate and fun. They use their passion and creativity to build a wide range of games of many sizes, genres, or platforms; the games we develop are all unique and give
A JURY in the trial of an Eltham scaffolder accused of murdering his brother after their sibling's funeral has been discharged. Mark Hayes, aged 53, was accused of murdering his brother Sean Hayes outside the defendant's home in Eltham Green Road
Grab your pens and paintbrushes and get ready to draw tomorrow! The 2013 Big Draw ran from the 1st of October to the 3rd November this year across the UK and in fifteen other countries, with more than 200,000 people of all ages joining in 1000 events
DAVID Cameron, Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt were all burned in Lewisham this week for a political stunt one politician branded "immature and aggressive". People Before Profit were amongst the groups who joined the Bonfire of Austerity protest,
Teenagers of today, hold a bad reputation among other members of our society, and are constantly on the news regarding crime, riots and gang violence. However, this is only a minority of our young people. Yet we are all tarred with the same brush.
ACTRESS, You’ve Been Framed presenter and dancing star Lisa Riley has signed up to host the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour, which comes to the O2 next year. The touring show, a spin-off of the BBC primetime hit, returns for a seventh year along
CHRISTMAS is quickly approaching and Lewisham Hospital is calling for donations of new toys for ill youngsters. The toys will be handed out on Christmas Day by Santa Claus to all the children who have to spend the festive period in hospital.
The iconic era of punk pulsated through the underground scenes of 1970’s Britain introducing a new wave of subversive music, fashion and ideologies, paving the way for the creative minds of contemporary Britain. But who would have thought that such
BROMLEY went four points clear at the top of the Conference South last night with a convincing 5-0 victory over Chelmsford City. After a quiet start, the home side clicked into gear with Bradley Goldberg and Jay May going close after seven minutes
A GROUP of Japanese students swapped Osaka for Blackheath for a cultural exchange programme. Pupils from Osaka Gakugei School visited Corelli College, learning about British education and trying out their English speaking skills. The London
The storm that was forecasted to tear through Britain leaving devastation in its wake appears to have been, in some parts, more of a brisk breeze. Hundreds of railway, road and airport closures and cancellations left thousands of London’s workers stranded
Nearly twenty pet birds of local Hayes resident killed and snatched in the night Foxes have been dubbed ‘crafty’, ‘mischievous’ and ‘cunning’ throughout many of history’s finest children’s literature, however it seems these animated nick-names
THE Department of Health says it is time for Lewisham Hospital’s trust to “move on” after it won a landmark legal victory against the Health Secretary. Three Court of Appeal judges upheld a High Court judgement that Jeremy Hunt did not have powers
On Saturday the 19th of October, the Youth Advisors of the National Maritime Museum held a recruitment day which lasted for two and a half hours from 12-2.30pm. The day started a bit earlier for the Youth Advisors, who met at the Group space of the
Students aged between sixteen and eighteen in Bexley have handed out hundreds of CV’s and sat for hours applying for jobs online, only to receive unfortunate emails rejecting the youth of today’s efforts and determination. The current recession
A LANDMARK Greenwich care scheme has been praised by the government as a 'pioneer project'. Greenwich Coordinated Care is one of 14 initiatives to be highlighted by Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb as ways to transform health and care delivery
SWANLEY fighter Leon Senior predicts fireworks when he fights on the James DeGale undercard at Bluewater on November 16. The 33-year-old light heavyweight will have the home crowd advantage and cannot wait to get in there and deliver. “I’m really
Taking you back to your childhood, Halloween was the one night of the year where it was acceptable to knock on stranger’s doors asking for sweets, you would go home at the end of the night with a week’s supply of candy and eat until you felt sick.
A DARTFORD Grammar School student surpassed all expectations to win the Gillingham open last Friday. Isha Chhatwal, 14, was competing against more than 45 rivals from golf clubs across Kent and began well, with her first shot landing six yards from
Christmas is a magical time of year for not only children but adults too. An element that most children love seeing is, inevitably, the man himself. many children rush to every shopping mall or shop, dragging their relatives and friends along with
A MASSIVE Nando's chicken has made an appearance at a community day in St Mary Cray. Last Saturday's event was organised by Cray Community Hub and aimed to bring all members of the community together - including poultry. It took place at Mountfield
BIRCHWOOD Park Golf Centre in Dartford welcomed the return of the best golfers to grace its course this year for a special champion of champions’ day. Winners of society matches from throughout 2013 were invited to compete in the special event, with
IT LOOKS like whoever made this lettering for Burnt Ash Primary School needs a few more spelling lessons. Letters spelling the name of the school were put on the railings at the front gates in Rangefield Road, Downham. But due to the error
ENGLISH and German Arsenal stars battled it out on a simulated air field to see which nationality could ‘land a plane’ better in Greenwich. The challenge, which took place at the new £4million Emirates Aviation Experience in north Greenwich, came
Over 1,000 people have signed up from Bexley in the national campaign ‘Stoptober’ in a bid to quit smoking for good last month. And the Bexley Stop Smoking Service has reported 175 of these participants have gone on to set a quit date already.
THIRTY-FIVE firefighters fought a blaze in a large four storey house in Penge Road, Anerley, last night. The brigade was called at 11.38pm and spent almost three hours getting the fire under control. Fourteen residents and three pet cats were
TWO former Dartford health clinic employees who illegally sold ‘addictive’ appetite suppressants have each been sentenced to 18 months in prison. Lisa Casey, 52, of Bridge Road, Slade Green, and Tracey Walsh, 50, of North End Road, Erith, illegally
DAVID Jenkins took a commanding victory in the final British truck racing championship race of the 2013 season at Brands Hatch on Sunday after a tense contest. Rody Smit and Jenkins led their respective classes at the start and made a fine job of
TWO teenagers have been bailed following an assault on a 14-year-old in Bexleyheath Broadway last Wednesday (Oct 30). A crowd gathered by the Clock Tower at around 2.30pm following the incident. The victim received injuries to his face but
ELTHAM gymnast Ellis O’Reilly returned home from the Tolkachev Cup in Russia with a hat-trick of gold medals. More than 300 competitors took part in the event where the Europa gym member was extremely busy. On day one O’Reilly qualified with personal
By Pippa Field HE may have just missed out on the main draw for the world squash championship, but Bexley’s Richie Fallows insists he isn’t far off being able to rub shoulders with the sport’s best. Currently ranked 162 in the world, the 18-year-old
DO YOU support Erith and Thamesmead MP Teresa Pearce’s comments about the London Living Wage? The politician drew criticism from some readers after she said the £8.80 threshold should be mandatory for workers in the capital whilst others rushed
LEWISHAM Christmas shoppers can park for free in the run up to this year's festivities. People will be able to park for free all day in Lewisham Council-run car parks in Blackheath, Catford, Deptford, Forest Hill, Lewisham and Sydenham on December
GREENWICH Liberal Democrats are the first party in the area to come out against a new river crossing at the peninsula. The Mayor of London's proposals would see a tunnel connecting Greenwich to Silvertown across the river, close to where the current
AN HIV sufferer found washed up on an Erith riverbank killed himself, an inquest has ruled. The body of Jamie Tyer, 32, was discovered by a member of the public on the shoreline near Church Manorway on March 25 at around 7.15am. Mr Tyer, who
Finding the right college for you can be hard, especially if you live in Leyton where there isn’t much of a variety of colleges. The only college in Leyton is Leyton Six Form (LSC). So the question is what do students look for in a college? I interviewed
A TERMINALLY ill four-year-old girl’s family are desperately trying to raise £30,000 to help keep her smiling. Rosie Staunton was a happy, healthy child living in Ducketts Road, Crayford with her mum Laura, dad Ryan and sharing a bunk bed with
There are many environmental issues that Leyton faces which have not been acknowledged. This is dangerous because many of these environmental problems can cause direct and in-direct health issues, for example, the GBN services. They have a Leyton recycling
THE man accused of killing Kadar Hussein in Penge will appear at the Old Bailey today. Trai Williamson, 19, of no fixed address, was arrested and charged with murder on August 9. He last appeared at the Old Bailey on August 14 and has since
On the morning of the 25th October a troop of 44 hardy RGS boys, from years 10-13, and five brave members of staff set off to Gatwick Airport to board a plane bound for the utterly fascinating and strange land that is China. The rich and interesting
A HERITAGE trust is being set up to protect some of Greenwich’s most treasured buildings and memorials. Historical gems being considered for Greenwich Council’s plan include Grade 1 listed Jacobean mansion Charlton House, Greenwich Heritage Centre
A TEENAGER who was savaged by two Staffordshire bull terriers has thanked a mop-wielding neighbour for "saving her life". Chloe Wooloughan, 17, of Riverdale Road, Erith, was walking her 13-month-old dog Sisi along Church Street at around 5.30pm
A 42-YEAR-OLD man is in police custody after allegedly exposing himself to children at last night’s Crystal Palace Park fireworks display. The suspect, from Croydon, was arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure at around 8.30pm yesterday (November
A KNIFE-WIELDING man in Crayford who was “arrested, charged and remanded in less than 24 hours” has been sent to a young offender's institute for eight weeks. Peter Nicholls, 19, of no fixed address, was seen outside Nando’s in Tower Retail Park
REDFORD made it look so easy. After nearly a week of Movember, my mo has started to slowly take shape but it’s no picnic. Prior to this week, I liked to maintain (in the loosest possible sense of the word) a short growth all over which I buzzed
POLICE have released a computer-generated image of a man they wish to speak to after a reported sexual assault near Greenhithe station. A man is reported to have approached a woman in Station Road at around 10.30am on October 14 and tried to strike
ICONIC comic book covers signed by the Marvel legend Stan Lee are on display and available to buy at Bluewater. Castle Galleries has limited edition signed prints of covers masterminded by Lee in the 1960s, including The Incredible Hulk, Spiderman
SLEEPING in her hospital bed an 80-year-old woman thought she would be safe but when she woke the next day she found she had been robbed. Her priceless sovereign necklace, which her four sons had given her 15 years ago, had been taken from a zipped
CRAY Wanderers stadium plan is attracting cross party support now it has dropped the housing part of the scheme. The world’s second oldest football team has been battling with Bromley Council as it had wanted to build a 5,153-seat stadium in Sandy
The High Wycombe Music Centre, based at Milbrook School, is a way of not only introducing young people to music, and the benefits surrounding it, but also gathering together young people from across the area in a variety of bands and choirs. I
HOW should the letter H be pronounced when you’re spelling out a word? Should it be ‘aitch’ or the stronger ‘haitch’ sound? On the one hand, the version which begins ‘ay’ rather than ‘hay’ seems to be the commonly used and generally accepted way
HOW much do you know about dementia? With the National Dementia Awards being held today as part of the eighth UK Dementia Congress, now is a good time to learn about this syndrome which affects 800,000 people in the UK. Here are 10 facts on
Following a trend of fundraising events, Masoom charity held their annual women’s glamour night along the theme of masquerade, 25th October, Ivory Mansion, Leytonstone high road from 6-10pm. Their projects and appeals focus on bettering environments
