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  • Bromley North village public realm improvements

    Bromley council is planning a refurbishment of the Bromley North high-street, starting with the alteration of bus routes, to take place during mid-2012. Undeniably, this will revitalise and integrate the area back into the main commercial heart of the

  • CHRISTMAS CAROLING

    Everybody looks forward to Christmas, the pretty tree in the centre of the room, the festive songs, the Christmas dinner, the lame cracker jokes, the unwrapping of presents, the two weeks off school... Unless you’re Scrooge, I am sure you would have

  • Bremner has last word for Cray after Hamici's missed penalty

    Carshalton Athletic 2-3 Cray Wanderers This was a tale of two strikers scoring against their former clubs, with Leigh Bremner having the last word for Cray when he netted their dramatic 89th minute winner. Cray's good early pressure was rewarded

  • A Game of Shadows- A review

    The sequel to the 2009 box office success 'Sherlock Holmes' returned to our screens on the 16th of December. Despite a somewhat disappointing profit, only making half of what the original film made, is A Game of Shadows worth a trip to the cinema to see

  • MP says Stephen Lawrence verdict brings only 'partial justice'

    MP for Eltham Clive Efford says he hopes the Stephen Lawrence verdict will bring “closure” for people in the area – but warned only “partial justice” had been achieved. In a statement, he said: “Today’s verdict is a tribute to the determination

  • Rain scuppers Fleet at Hayes & Yeading

    IT was a frustrating start to 2012 for Ebbsfleet United after their New Year’s Day visit to Hayes & Yeading United was abandoned in the 21st minute. A sustained downpour of rain which began prior to kick-off showed no signs of relenting, leaving referee

  • Rhule gets off mark to rescue point at Tonbridge

    IN atrocious weather conditions, Bromley and Tonbridge Angels fought out a draw at Longmead on New Year’s Day. With torrential rain falling throughout on an already sodden pitch, conditions became progressively worse. At one point in

  • Dartford Crossing re-opens following eight-hour closure

    THE DARTFORD crossing has re-opened to traffic after being closed for more than eight hours today. Motorists travelling clockwise from Essex into Kent were being diverted to use the east bore of the tunnel due to high winds on the QE2 Bridge

  • Thirty five trees uprooted as storms batter Bromley

    THIRTY five trees are reported to have come down in the storm which has been bashing Bromley borough today (January 3). A Bromley Council spokeswoman says anyone who sees a fallen down tree in a park or in the street should call the council

  • The Stephen Lawrence murder - a timeline of events

    April 22 1993 - Stephen Lawrence is murdered in a racist Eltham gang attack. 26-30 April 1993 - Police surveillance operation on four suspects. May 7 1993 - Police carry out searches at the suspects' homes. May 13 1993 - Neil Acourt

  • Met boss tells of Lawrence regret

    One of the most senior officers in the Metropolitan Police has said it is "a matter of huge regret" that it has taken nearly two decades to bring anyone to justice for the racist killing of Stephen Lawrence. Tuesday's conviction of Gary

  • Police appeal for information after pensioner reports theft

    KENT Police is appealing for information after a pensioner had cash taken from his pocket. The incident took place on November 28 when the victim, an 85-year-old man, was shopping in Gravesend. He is reported to have had £429 taken from his pocket

  • UPDATE: St Paul’s Cray fire closes road

    A ROAD is closed while fire crews continue to tackle a blaze in St Paul’s Cray. The fire, originally reported by London Fire Brigade as in a derelict house, started at the old Invicta Works at around 12.20pm. Chalk Pit Avenue has been

  • How the Lawrence family were let down by police

    FROM the beginning, Norris and Dobson made up two out of the five main suspects in the police investigation - but a host of failings meant chances to bring them to justice were missed. Despite numerous tip-offs giving the same names in the first few

  • Stephen Lawrence killers history of racism and crime

    FROM their teens to adulthood, both of Stephen Lawrence's killers have shown a propensity for sickening racism and criminality. Dobson is currently serving a five year sentence he was given on July 7 2010 for dealing £350,000 worth of cannabis

  • Pair guilty of Stephen Lawrence murder

    EIGHTEEN years after he was knifed to death in a racist attack, two men have finally been convicted of murdering black teenager Stephen Lawrence. Mr Lawrence’s parents Doreen and Neville were at the Old Bailey to see their son’s killers Gary

  • 'Tis The Season To Be Jolly? Oh Yes It Is...

    As I am sure with many others, for me the pantomime is an annual tradition looked upon in my family as a festive treat. We are so keen that this year I sat in the second row – so close that I managed to catch a bag of pickled onion flavoured crisps

  • Derelict house on fire in St Paul's Cray

    FIREFIGHTERS are tackling a blaze at a derelict house in St Paul's Cray. The fire brigade were called at 12.23pm to the building in Main Road. About 20 firefighters are currently at the scene. More to follow.

  • Are We Doing Enough to Expose the Dangers of Sunbeds?

    In these typically bleak British winter months it may be tempting to fake a tan using a sunbed, instead of forking out thousands for an exotic holiday; however the side effects of long term sunbed use may make you think again. Sunbeds are made up of

  • New Year's Day shooting at Greenwich nightclub

    A NEW Year’s Day shooting took place inside a Greenwich nightclub - just a week after it reopened following a suspension if its licence due to a mass brawl. Police are appealing for witnesses following the incident at That Club in the early

  • Can You Stay Motivated For Exams?

    Many people all over the world eagerly anticipated the arrival of 2012, for several people living in England the year London would be hosting the Olympics. However many young people also face exams at the start of 2012 some of these people also made

  • M25 crash causes further misery for drivers

    DRIVERS travelling on the M25 into Kent are facing further delays following a collision. Traffic is stationary on the clockwise motorway between junction two, at the Darenth Interchange and junction three at the Swanley Interchange.

  • Eastenders star to appear in ITV's Dancing on Ice

    EASTENDERS star Laila Morse is putting Albert Square on ice while she gets in training for reality television success. The New Cross actress, who plays Mo Harris in the soap, is one of 15 celebrities set to compete in the new series of ITV1

  • Lewisham and Bexley chosen for trial to cut air pollution

    TECHNOLOGY to cut air pollution at industrial and construction sites is being trialled in Bexley and Lewisham. A dust suppressant, which acts as a glue on the road to stick the PM10 pollutant and prevent it becoming airborne, is in place at

  • UNDERAGE DRINKING REACHES A HIGH DURING THE NEW YEAR

    The start of 2012 is celebrated globally as people around the world party through the night in anticipation of the New Year. Fireworks explode and champagne glasses clink as toasts are made and resolutions are revealed. However many young people wake

  • Freedman desperate to stop Selhurst bug spreading

    CRYSTAL Palace are pulling out all the stops to prevent a virus spreading through the camp ahead of this month’s crucial Carling Cup semi-final double header with Cardiff. The Eagles were without skipper Paddy McCarthy and inspirational keeper

  • Morrison: Opening goal was vital against Bees

    ADDICKS defender Michael Morrison insists Charlton were good value for their win over Brentford on Monday, and believes there won't be any pressure on his side when they face Fulham in the third round of the FA Cup on Saturday. The summer

  • Dartford close gap on Welling in promotion race

    AFTER their Boxing Day draw Dartford took their chance to defeat Welling United in a tense play-off derby match in front of a crowd of 2,559. Danny Harris scored the only goal as Welling failed to convert any of their many chances. Jacob

  • Powell praise after Brentford victory

    CHARLTON manager Chris Powell was full of praise for his team after they beat Brentford 2-0 at The Valley on Monday, two days after defeat at Leyton Orient. The Addicks suffered their second defeat of the season on Saturday but goals from

  • Fallen trees causing travel problems

    FALLEN trees are causing traffic problems for drivers in Sidcup and Biggin Hill this morning (January 3). The stormy weather has seen a tree come down in Watery Lane, Sidcup. This has led to Cray Road (A224) being partially blocked and

  • Plea to missing Lotto millionaires

    THE National Lottery is searching for three missing millionaires who have yet to claim their prizes from the EuroMillions Millionaire Raffle draw before Christmas. Some 22 ticket-holders have come forward to claim their £1 million prize from

  • Dartford Crossing delays as storms lash region

    FIERCE storms have been battering Britain this morning (January 3) causing delays on the Dartford Crossing. The latest round of unsettled weather with heavy rain and winds gusting up to 85mph has added more misery to the January blues as people

  • Train fare increases an "insult to injury" for rail users

    INFLATION-busting train fare increases of more than seven per cent have been branded an “insult to injury” for rail users. Since prices went up yesterday(January 2) passengers have had to pay an average of 5.9 per cent more for journeys than