Slade Green 2 v 0 Tunbridge Wells Kentish Observer Kent League SLADE Green produced arguably their finest performance of the season to claim only their second victory in 10 attempts. Lee Morgan's fifth minute penalty and Tony Weir's smartly executed
HORATIO Nelson's heroic death and the Battle of Trafalgar were marked at two Bexley primary schools. At East Wickham Junior School, Wickham Street, Welling, the children re-enacted the battle to a tongue-in-cheek script specially written for the occasion
RUMOURS of a second abduction attempt on a schoolboy have fuelled the growing concern of parents about the safety of their children. But Bexley police have said the second incident, involving two 13-year-olds in Welling, was not a bid by a stranger to
When I was a teenager in the 1980s, we regularly went to the Coronet cinema. We also had a youth club. What is there for teenagers now? I have teenagers myself, so I know there's nothing in Eltham for them to do. To turn the Coronet into a supermarket
On behalf of the 2,000 plus people who signed the petition asking for some sort of security to protect the cafe in Avery Hill Park. I would like to pass on a great big vote of thanks. First of all to Greenwich Council, who was apparently unable to spot
AFTER an enjoyable night out at the theatre, my wife and I made our way back to the car. As we walked down the hill we were passed by about nine boys aged no more than 13 who had been drinking. Once safely past us they started hurling insults about
YOU published a reader's letter complaining of weekend noise (Open All Hours, News Shopper, August 31) and wondering if anything could be done to restore peaceful weekends. I was recently in Munich, Germany, where my daughter was having a new patio laid
MY FRIENDS and I agree with Janet Cromarty's views about what's going to become of the Coronet cinema on the Well Hall roundabout (Can't Believe They Want Supermarket, News Shopper, October 12). More than 50 years ago, a lot of Eltham people will remember
PARENTS are backing their headteacher, pushed out after her school failed an Ofsted inspection. Linda Horsfield's 22 years at Athelney Primary School came to an end when Government inspectors visited last month and put it into special measures. Special
ONE of London's most spectacular views could soon be "ruined" by a major housing development, it is feared. Planning bosses are set to give the go-ahead for 247 new flats in blocks up to 18 storeys high at Borthwick Wharf. But conservation campaigners
ASBOS should be replaced with a "short, sharp, shock" says one Tory leader after yobs smashed up a newly-refurbished youth club. Councillor Michael Snelling lashed out after £20,000 of damage was caused to the Miracles Youth Centre, Windsor Road, Gravesend
PLANS for the regeneration of Dartford will "overshadow the town and rob it of its identity", according to a councillor. Tom Maddison, county councillor for Dartford West, also feels the 10-year plans, which could see a 161,000sq ft Tesco hypermarket
A HOST of events took place over the weekend to mark the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar. Crowds flocked to Greenwich on Friday Trafalgar Day to see the Duke of York light a beacon in honour of Lord Nelson. Visitors were entertained by
A bid to safeguard the future of one of Bromley's best-known landmarks has been thrust into the public arena. Jolene Hill reports on the plans to revive Crystal Palace Park, which have been unveiled to public consultation ... Bromley's biggest park
A "HERO" pilot who died after he crash-landed an aeroplane in a residential street has been praised for saving lives. Flying instructor, Dan Neville, 50, and his student pilot died after the light aircraft crashed in Victoria Gardens about half a mile
Housed in the historic Western Motor Works on Perry Street, Chislehurst, Whitmores launched their new Chevrolet dealership in January and already there's been much interest in this value-for-money brand. Actually, this manufacturer is not a totally new
Mary Routledge, 53, of Downsview Close, Pratts Bottom, has nominated her friends' neighbour Domini Winter, 60. The Pilates teacher helps Mary's friends Jill and Mick Solly, 59 and 60 respectively, of Bourne Vale, Hayes. She has developed a special routine
THREE hooligans banned from football grounds across the country have been arrested after they were allegedly caught watching an England game. Nicky Harcourt, of Bramdean Crescent, Lee; Terry Turner, of Finland Road, Brockley, and Dean Brooks, of Broad
NEWLY-RELEASED figures show the area's youngsters scored a record number of GCSE passes this year. The statistics, published last week by the Department for Education and Skills, reveal an improvement in both Lewisham and Greenwich. Lewisham saw 47.4
POOL players cued-up at a careers fair with a difference in the hope of getting their big break in the job market. The Grand Slam 2005 pool tournament, held at Riley's snooker club, Hare Street, Woolwich, saw players of all ages compete for £1,000 in
A POLITCAL war of words has erupted over the proposed new leisure centre in Eltham. Council leader Councillor Chris Roberts has accused his opponents of delaying the £20m development by querying the decision to appoint a contractor to build the centre
A YOUTH centre has reopened after a revamp to make it accessible for people with disabilities. Northfleet Youth and Community Centre, Hall Road, has undergone a £323,000 refurbishment and now boasts a new entrance and lift as well as disabled toilets
A GROUP established to improve Greenhithe wants to hear residents' views. The Greenhithe Action Fund for All (GAFA) has been set up by 20 residents. They want to boost community spirit, set up a social club and form a tenants' association. GAFA member
THE Old Bill was called in to deal with birthday celebrations at a Bexley youth centre. The officer in question was PC Tony Stamp, usually to be found in The Bill's Sun Hill police station on a Tuesday and Wednesday night. Actor Graham Cole is a long-time
BIRD lovers have two chances to mark Feed the Birds day this weekend. Bexley's branch of the RSPB has organised a coach outing to the Titchfield Haven nature reserve in Hampshire this Saturday. The coach will leave from the Central Library, Townley
A COLLEGE student who slashed a younger pupil across the face leaving "horrendous scars" has escaped jail. Jayarubar Vivekanthan, aged 19, left Muhmad Ahmed with a scar from his nose to his ear after the attack on January 5 this year. The Old Bailey
A CAMPAIGN to scrap speed cameras has gained momentum as angry motorists join forces to pledge a war against them. Last week News Shopper reported how motorist Dave Brown is urging people to join his campaign to rid the roads of speed cameras and allow
CHILDREN enjoyed taking part in story and song time activities to celebrate speech and language therapy week. Greenwich language therapists and I CAN, a charity which helps children communicate, ran the events at Mulgrave Early Years Centre, Rectory
A HOST of literary figures joined bookworms to celebrate the 100th anniversary of a popular library. Novelist turned scriptwriter Catherine Johnson visited Crofton Park Library, Brockley Road, Brockley, to mark its centenary. Mrs Johnson spoke to pupils
THE combined efforts of residents and councillors has stopped supermarket Sainsbury's from getting a 24 hour drinks licence. Its store in Stadium Way, Crayford, had applied to Bexley Council under the new licensing law, to keep its off-licence open 24
MORE people have been getting the chance to air their views on the Thames Gateway Bridge project. The public inquiry into plans for a £425m bridge between Beckton in east London and Thamesmead has now been sitting for nearly 50 days. Residents and community
A RUGBY-LOVING schoolboy celebrated his birthday in style by becoming Lewisham's new young mayor. Wilf Petherbridge, who turned 15 on Saturday, fought off 32 rivals to win the race to become the borough's second youth leader. The Forest Hill Boys School
RUNNERS can help raise money for people with life-threatening illnesses by taking part in the London marathon. Harris HospisCare has six gold bond places available on a first-come first-served basis for next year's race on April 23. The runners will
NINE out of 10 of Bromley High Street pubs served underage drinkers on an undercover trading standards operation. Now they could face legal action after they were visited and failed to even ask for identification when a 15-year-old and 16-year-old attempted
A COMMUNITY library has been saved from possible closure in the latest round of budget cuts. The future of Sydenham Library was uncertain when it was put forward as a £165,000 saving proposal to the Mayor at Lewisham Town Hall on October 19. Lewisham
POLICE investigating the abduction of an 11-year-old schoolboy are appealing for help. The boy, from Sidcup, eventually found himself near Kidbrook railway station at about 7.15pm on September 29. He had a wound on the back of his head, a twisted ankle
THE future of an arts and music centre in the borough has suffered a setback after its management pulled out. Proper Music withdrew its offer to take over The Studio in Beckenham Road, Beckenham, citing personal circumstances. The firm won the contract
A PENSIONER who has spent 10 years battling graffiti yobs says vandals are taking advantage of our "tolerant" society. Alan Francis, 75, from Petts Wood, has spent his weekends painting over graffiti which has been daubed on bridges, fences and walls
CREATIVE families got busy with their paintbrushes and pens for a day of artistic fun. Goldsmiths College, New Cross, encouraged parents to join their children at a fun day to mark the national Big Draw. Artists could turn their hand to everything from
KICKED INTO TOUCH: Former England international footballer Ian Wright has had a court case against him dropped by Lewisham Council. Mr Wright was due to stand trial charged with littering after a paper cup was thrown out of his car window in Ladywell
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WITNESSES say a car which allegedly killed a father-of-two on a zebra crossing was being followed by police. Police have confirmed they were following a Rover 620 which allegedly killed Les Ennis, 45, and left his wife, Jackie, 43, seriously injured
TRADERS have hit out at changes to town centre parking, saying it is driving their customers away. The closure of Gravesend's Lord Street multi-storey and Eden Place car parks earlier this month began a strategy aimed at cutting congestion as part of
PLANS to hide more than 100 phone masts in the borough's lampposts have been rejected. Residents had feared Bromley Council would bow to pressure from mobile phone companies seeking permission for the masts. But the council's environment portfolio holder
CHILDREN hopped on their trikes and bikes and learned about basic road safety at a sponsored pedal push. The three-and-a-half to five-year-olds from Istead Rise County Primary School, Downs Road, Gravesend, and Young Risers Pre-School put pedal to the
EXPANSION plans for a Tesco store have been approved despite opposition from residents. The store in Croydon Road, Elmers End, will increase in size from 54,530sq ft to 80,902sq ft. And the number of parking spaces will increase from 393 to 564 as the
MODEL train fans were thrilled with the exhibits at a railway club show. More than 2,000 people attended the Beckenham and West Wickham Model Railway Club annual show at the weekend. The highlight of the event at Langley Park School for Boys, South
WITNESSES say a car which allegedly killed a father-of-two on a zebra crossing was being followed by police. Police have confirmed they were following a Rover 620 which allegedly killed Les Ennis, 45, and left his wife, Jackie, 43, seriously injured
FIRE AT SCHOOL: Fire crews tackled a fire which destroyed the roof of three school classrooms. Around 30 firefighters attended the fire at Langley Park School for Boys, Hawksbrook Road, Bromley, at 8pm on October 21. It was under control by just after
TORY MP Adam Holloway says he is pleased David Cameron and David Davis are the final two in the Conservative leadership contest. Mr Holloway voted for Mr Cameron in the MPs' ballot in a last-minute decision, after previously pledging support for Mr Davis
A SCHOOL has played host to a live radio debate between several leading public figures. Gravesend Grammar School for Girls, Pelham Road, Gravesend, provided the venue for BBC Radio 4's Any Questions? programme. Pupils from the school were among the
POLICE say news of a 10-per-cent increase in overall crime figures in north Kent since last year is "encouraging". According to figures released last week comparing the period from April to June with the same three months last year, the 10.8-per-cent
