A simple little proverb, yet very true. That time of year that most of us dread is approaching faster than you may think… Taking exams is bound to be stressful because of what's at stake. You may be feeling a weight of expectation from your family
When was the last time you went for a walk in a field, without a house or a car in sight? Does the word ‘meadow’ conjure up images of last week’s hike, or of unfathomable movie set? Are your children excited by nature, wanting to climb trees and plant
The Cyclops-styled Olympic mascots, the increasingly frequent travel works information, the radio adverts, all indicating the impending event of the millennium. The 2012 Olympics. If, having made the same mistake as me in your patriotic fervour, you subscribed
As people get older, the pressures of body and weight goes up. At least one in twenty women will have eating habits that are cause for concern, mostly it occurs in women between the age of 14-25. Stress, self-confidence and media have all been blamed
We’ve all been there. We’ve bought something –food, clothing or another product, used it a little or worn it out, then realised that there’s something drastically wrong with our purchase, and we can’t return it. The natural step is to Google the shop’
We were fortunate enough to visit the judo Olympic and Paralympic training centre for this summer’s London 2012 Games. We spoke to three Paralympians, Ben Quilter (who is the current Paralympic world champion) as well as Mark and Dan Powell. They are
THE wife of a district councillor who died suddenly last year has taken his seat in a by-election. Labour candidate Jenny Dibsdall was voted to fill her husband’s seat in the by-election for the Crockenhill and West Hill ward. Polling
A NETBALL club faces closure just days after being selected to represent the borough in the London Youth Games as MyTime Active closes its services in schools. It is just one of the clubs which could close following the leisure trust's decision
A COUPLE have celebrated 60 years of wedded bliss with their “wonderful” family. Reg, 87, Jean Stevens, 78, celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary with their five children, 12 grandchildren and great grandchild at their home in Chelsfield
A 24-YEAR-OLD man whose dog killed a cat is to face trial after he denied causing unnecessary suffering to his pets. Savas Tektas of Austen Road, Erith pleaded not guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to his Anatolian Shepherd dog by failing
A COMMUNITY action group has joined with their local primary school to help tidy up the area. Pupils at Highfield Infant School in Highfield Drive, Shortlands, joined the Friends of South Hill Wood and Kingswood Glen to launch a litter campaign
TENANTS who trash their council homes before moving out are being told to pay up or stay put. Greenwich Council says it has lost patience with vandals who smash windows and leave their homes full of rubbish. As of Monday (April 2) tenants
A WELL-TRAVELLED couple from Swanley who married in the snow have celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary. Peter Fenoulhet, 84, and his wife Joan, 83, celebrated 60 years together with their daughter and two grandsons at their home in
For those of you who are “in the loop”, you may well know that this month was primetime opera season! No? Neither did I. But, by chance of a spontaneous invitation, I did have the pleasure of going to the Royal Albert Hall to watch Aida on Thursday
FIRE fighters were called out last night after a Brockley blaze which appears to have been started by an incense stick. A Lewisham crew was called to the scene in Adelaide Avenue at around 7pm last night. Once there they found the family
Despite this year’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations not taking place till the beginning of June, Bexley is already making plans and preparing to rejoice the 60th anniversary of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Floods of street party applications
A WOMAN with Down's syndrome who went missing in Lewisham yesterday has been found. Police had raised concern over Jackie Exon, 42, who was last been seen at 8am yesterday. But a spokesman for the Met Police said: "She was found safe
Beths Grammar School Production- Alice In Wonderland Review After rehearsals and preparations since before Christmas 2011, Beths Grammar School, in Bexley, finally unveiled its production of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ at 7pm on Tuesday 20th and Wednesday
A 10-year-old schoolboy from St Mary Cray has been charged after allegedly attacking two teachers in January. Two female teachers were taken to hospital after the alleged attack which left one with facial injuries and the other with a broken
A 25-YEAR-OLD who was shot by police in Forest Hill will appear in court today. George Asare, aged 25, of Elsinore Road, Forest Hill, has been charged with attempted GBH with intent and affray. Asare was shot at five times by police
STUDENTS had their spirits lifted with the visit of a heavyweight Olympic star this week. Abbey Wood weightlifter Zoe Smith dropped dropped into the London Leisure College at the Eltham Centre to share her story. The 17-year-old, named
MEMBERS of the Territorial Army are challenging people in south east London to join up and boost their job prospects. Bus driver and Territorial Army Gunner Kevin Millard, aged 28, helped to launch the organisation's campaign. Mr Millard
YOUNG fashionistas took to the runway to raise money for charity in their annual fashion show. Pupils at Bullers Wood School, in Logs Hill, Chislehurst, took part in the show, which was themed around iconic fashion in the movies. Students
AN arts centre had paid tribute to member Olatunji Adeyanju who was tragically killed in a hit and run last week. Cyclist Olatunji, known to friends as TJ, died after being hit at a pedestrian crossing in Deptford Church Street on March 23
A DARTFORD councillor of 40 years has been awarded an honorary Aldermanship for his service to the town. Terry Smith was born and bred in the Heath ward of the town, where he first became a councillor in 1965. Four years after being
