Chislehurst Rocks is a free music and fun day, that aims to showcase up and coming local talent and bring together the community with music, food and drink, rides, stalls and workshops. Following the hosting of the hugely successful 3rd Chislehurst
Millwall’s survival hopes were dealt a huge blow when they were beaten 3-2 at home by Birmingham City. Billed beforehand as a game the Lions must win, they instead fell behind to Jordan Ibe’s 18th minute opener. Steve Morison equalised 12 minutes
‘Selfies’: a word commonly associated with teenagers posing in pictures taken by themselves. A skill which, in this generation, everyone is expected to have and practiced. This phenomena first started on social media and went viral instantly. Now,
After Christmas immediately shops became inundated by the chocolate that we know and love, associated with Easter. Mini Eggs, Lindt and Galaxy are some of the favourite names associated with Easter. The run up to Easter has been huge once again and
We all remember our early school productions; a donkey, a tree, maybe the sought-after parts of Mary and Joseph. But, as you enter secondary school, it’s a whole different ballgame. Schools across the world spend thousands on costumes, lights,
The Sugar Craft Workshop in West Wickham is a great class for those interested in learning how to decorate cakes professionally and create beautiful structures using sugar. So far, I have learnt how to perfectly cover a cake in rolled icing, model
Memories. They’re what every family long for aren't they? Whether it be holidays abroad, camping in the rain, or of course going to the seaside. It is quite rare that you would find a seaside destination that is perfect, but it is possible that Southworld
Last week I was lucky enough to go and see Miranda Hart live at the O2 with her tour ‘My, What I Call, Live Show’. Even before the show began, when they were playing music that you could sing along to, the audience were enthusiastic, so much so that
Spring is now upon us; on the 20th March the season officially changed from winter to spring. Spring is the season where there is a transition between winter and summer and according to astronomers this year the definition of the first day of spring
A 14-year-old Lewisham carer who looks after his parents in two different homes has been named a finalist in the Young People of the Year awards. Nathan Campbell looks after his mum Lorraine, a 43-year-old kidney patient who goes for dialysis three
The National Health Service (NHS) was founded in 1948 with the aim to provide free, satisfactory healthcare to all residents of the United Kingdom. Over sixty years on, is the standard of care in the NHS failing? This is a question many British people
Greenwich, the home of time, could be about to get a world's first - a lunar clock powered by the tides. An initial report by the Aluna Project says the 40m-wide, 13m-high piece would be placed on the bank of the Thames at the peninsula, just west
A 36-year-old man who installed an app on his ex-partner's phone so he could track her down to Plumstead has been jailed for two years. Marcus Wellington from Brent in north London, pursued, harassed and intimidated his 35-year-old ex for months
A man accused of filming up women’s skirts at Bromley’s intu shopping centre has pleaded guilty to the crime. Dennis Young, 39, of Wharton Road, Bromley, appeared at Bromley Magistrates’ Court this morning (March 25) after being charged with two
A sparkling new stained glass window has been installed at an Orpington school. North Kent National Association of Decorative and Fine Art Studies (NADFAS) was behind the project, which now brings colour to a staircase at St Philomena’s Catholic
CLASSIC music’s biggest name is headed for Greenwich. Andrea Bocelli will play at the O2 on November 20 in one of four British shows. The star, who recently married long-term fiancé Veronica, has sung for two US presidents, two popes and the
A former Labour transport secretary has called plans for a road bridge at Gallions Reach in Thamesmead a “no-brainer”. Lord Andrew Adonis also slammed Mayor Boris Johnson for shelving plans for a Thames Gateway bridge on coming to power in 2008
A children’s centre in Woolwich is the borough's first to be branded outstanding in all areas by Ofsted. Eglinton Children’s Centre in Paget Rise offers health checks, post and ante-natal classes, childcare and parenting advice. It also provides
GYMNASTICS: There was plenty of medal success for members of the Gravesend-based Meapa Club at the women’s artistic grade championships in Guildford. The very best gymnasts of all ages from Kent, Surrey and Sussex met up to take part in this highly prestigious
A magnetic sculpture of cans, tins and aerosols was created by Lewisham primary schoolchildren to highlight how easy it is recycle metal. Eco-friendly pupils from Myatt Garden Primary School joined a recycling roadshow team at Lewisham Shopping
By Rebecca James Charlton captain Johnnie Jackson’s academy is booming after he hosted another fun-filled week of football for children. The second half-term football frenzy was a resounding success according to parents and children of the Jackson
A man arrested after a 41-year-old woman was allegedly raped in Beaverwood Road, Chislehurst, has been rebailed. The incident occurred at around 1am on February 1. The 19-year-old man was arrested and bailed to return a south London police
Westcombe Park travelled to Hertford but the Orpington side came away empty handed after siffering a 24-6 defeat. In a scrappy game with few chances for either side, there were mistakes and errors aplenty. Hertford were quick off the mark with a try
Swanley schoolchildren could become the new Mark Zuckerbergs as they take part in the first ever Programming for Primaries Awareness Week. The week-long scheme is designed to raise awareness of boosting children’s computer skills and help them
Apprentices from across Lewisham have been awarded for their outstanding work at a ceremony. Catford Broadway Theatre was the venue where eight of the best apprentices, mentors, managers and teams were given prizes. Top of the pile was Aaron
Charlton are planning a brand new training ground complex in Eltham. The current Sparrows Lane facilities are housed in dilapidated 1950s brick and temporary buildings, but the club says the growth of its community trust and academy means these
Adrian Mariappa has revealed how Tony Pulis will not let the Eagles dwell on the disappointment of Saturday’s heartbreaking injury time 1-0 defeat at Newcastle United. Crystal Palace looked to be on their way to picking up back-to-back 0-0 draws in
Teachers have vowed to press ahead with a one-day walkout in a bitter row over pay and conditions amid calls to halt the strike because it will disrupt children's education. Tens of thousands of teachers are expected to take part in tomorrow's
The man killed after being hit by a train at Dunton Green station has been named as Paul Savage from Bromley. The incident happened just before 3pm on March 19 and the 56-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. A British Transport Police
Ebbsfleet manager Steve Brown says he is devastated for Michael West after it was revealed the winger will miss the rest of the season having torn his anterior cruciate ligament. West only recently re-signed for Ebbsfleet in January after an 18-month
Woolwich Grand Theatre looks set to be demolished to make way for housing, despite hundreds of objections. Greenwich Council planning officers have recommended approval of plans to demolish the Wellington Street building and replace it with a five-storey
A Bromley charity welcomed four local mayors last week to raise money while enjoying a few glasses of wine. Bromley Y held a wine tasting at Ferraris Restaurant in East Street, with the town’s mayor Cllr Ernest Noad raising a glass alongside other
The puppy found dumped in an Orpington park last year has lost both her eyes, but has also found a happy new home. 12-week-old Labrador cross Belle was found abandoned a week before Christmas day. It is thought she may have suffered severe
A new Lewisham group has pledged to help protect council housing in the borough - and is challenging local election candidates to join in the debate. Defend Council Housing plan a hustings in Deptford's Evelyn ward ahead in the run up to next month's
A creative day club for the over 60s has launched in a Deptford theatre with music, dancing and a drag act. Meet Me at the Albany offers innovative day care for isolated older people with artistic workshops and performances as well as home cooked
Gravesham Council’s top brass are heading to Disney World on a £15,000 trip ahead of plans for a massive theme park in Swanscombe. Five councillors, including leader Coun John Burden, and four officers will be flying to, Orlando, Florida on April
A Bexleyheath woman organised an event to celebrate the Indian Festival of Holi which was so successful it left the participants "unrecognisable" after 15 minutes. Mother-of-two Savithri Bhat only started planning the Hindu celebration a few weeks
Bexley Police have released images of six people they would like to identify in connection with investigations into offences committed across the borough. The first three men are wanted in connection with the alleged theft of £1,000 worth of alcohol
Waste4Fuel and the Environment Agency will clash in the High Court after the recycling company put forward an application to increase the amount of waste being brought into the notorious site. Waste4Fuel, which wants to bring 200 tonnes of waste
A Blackheath primary school has become the first Lewisham school to scoop a "remarkable" award for challenging pupils to achieve their best. All Saints’ Church of England Primary School, in Blackheath Vale, was awarded the NACE Challenge Award
A Dartford couple due to celebrate their 38th wedding anniversary this summer have won a News Shopper competition by posing for a loved-up picture. Stuart Golden, 69, and his wife Beryl, 67, of Raeburn Avenue, had their pictures taken at Erith
SPRING and summer’s must-haves will be on show at Intu Bromley’s fashion shows from Friday (April 4) to Sunday (April 6) outside M&S in the lower mall. The show, with Hello! magazine, will feature all of the latest styles from retailers such
Bromley regained top spot in the Conference South with an emphatic demolition of Maidenhead on Saturday. This was Bromley’s biggest victory since December 2007 when they thrashed Thurrock 8-1 in a home league fixture. In a polished performance, the
A Blackheath spring cleaning event saw more than 30 volunteers roll up their sleeves and tidy up the heath. The team collected around 50 bags of rubbish with items including a push bike, two Christmas trees and a trainer on March 22. The Blackheath
A woman has been arrested in connection with the huge cannabis factory found in Beckenham last week. The 51-year-old was brought in by Bromley Police following the discovery at a property in Beckenham High Street on Friday March 21. Officers
The head of Scotland Yard will be grilled today by MPs over shocking findings in the Stephen Lawrence independent review. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe will appear before the Home Affairs Select Committee to face questions
A Beckenham mother heard how her daughter thought she was going to die as her Malaysian Airlines flight was forced to make an unscheduled landing. Jenny Barbaro, 61, recieved a text from her daughter Luisa, 26, yesterday (March 24) that simply
JADE Ewen caught the nation’s attention when she sang an Andrew Lloyd Webber song at Eurovision in 2009 and finished fifth (the UK’s not done better since). She became properly famous when she was added to the tumultuous Sugababes line-up later
There is slow traffic this morning through Swanley town centre. This is due to temporary traffic lights on the B2173 High Street Westbound at Kingswood Avenue / St Georges Road.
Drivers are experiencing long delays on the clockwise M25 from junction 4 at Orpington to junction 6 at the Clacket Lane Services. This is due to the roadworks which are in place between junctions 5 and 7. The whole stretch is down to an average
An accident has partially blocked Vanbrugh Hill Northbound in Greenwich at the A206 Woolwich Road this morning. It is causing minor delays in the area. Did you see what happened? Email melissa.hills@london.newsquest.co.uk or call 01689 885
The ‘no make-up selfie’ has been a craze in the past week, with women posting pictures of themselves online supposedly with their skin au naturel for a cancer awareness campaign. Among other things, the #nomakeupselfie trend has highlighted how
