HUNDREDS of mourners gathered today to pay their respects to murdered Catford teenager Kwame Ofosu-Asare. The congregation at his funeral in Brownhill Road Baptist Church, Catford, included his family, friends, teachers, football coaches and
A 15-YEAR-OLD boy accused of murdering Yemurai Kanyangarara claims he found a knife by coincidence shortly before the killing, a court has heard. Two boys, aged 16, and a third, aged 15, who cannot be named for legal reasons, all deny murdering
A ROMANIAN gang has been jailed for a total of ten years and three months after pickpocketing train commuters travelling from London to Gravesend. The gang of five, who are all a part of the same family, stole more than £60,000 worth of property
A KEEN cyclist from Dartford has persuaded his girlfriend to ‘get on her bike’ and help him raise money in memory of his Nan. Paul Constable, 22, of Havelock Road in Dartford is planning to cycle 250 miles across Vietnam next March to raise
While classic works of Shakespeare remain vital to today’s theatre scene, I was excited at the prospect of seeing previously unperformed, cutting edge plays. We’d gone along to the launch night of Write Now 3 festival at Brockley Jack Studio
CHRIS Powell has denied a national newspaper report which said he tried to sign Southampton winger Jason Puncheon during the January transfer window. Puncheon was linked with the Addicks earlier this week by the paper, which also suggested it would
Does your pet pooch have the star quality of Beethoven, Lassie and Toto? The Orchard, Dartford, is looking for a four-pawed fluffy star to feature in the summer production of Annie. If you think Dartford deserves to see your dog in action
A PAIR of judo stars from north Kent have been selected to represent Team GB at the Paralympic Games this summer. Ben Quilter, from Stone, and Dartford’s Joe Ingram will fly the flag after they were officially confirmed as squad members yesterday
Kevin Bryan reviews the latest music releases Dave Formula/Christine Hanson, "The Organ of Corti" **** Inventive keyboardist Dave Formula made his name with influential post-punk outfit Magazine during the late seventies, and he's now
FIRE spread through a Dartford house after a homeowner left food cooking on a hob and fell asleep. Two fire engines were called to an address in Laburnum Avenue at around 10:30pm last night after neighbours heard the smoke alarm sounding from
CITY bankers were chauffeured to a West End brothel where they paid up to £1,000 an hour for cocaine and champagne-fuelled threesomes, a court heard. Simon Earl, 57, of Kemnal Road in Chislehurst and Sorient Sigba, 53, of Barnehurst Avenue
A ROCK fan who developed tinnitus after going to see Them Crooked Vultures stabbed himself to death following "shameful" NHS delays in treating him, an inquest heard. Robert McIndoe, 52, from Sydenham, was left with maddening ringing in his
WICKHAM Park Tennis Club will host an open day early next month. The club is offering three free lessons for juniors aged between four and 18 and three free lessons for adults at the event on May 5, which starts at 12pm. Anyone who turns up on the
MEAPA Gymnastics Club in Gravesend triumphed at the annual regional grade championships. The dynamic mix of gymnasts from across the south east of England gave the competition a special buzz and the atmosphere within the arena was electric. Split
ADDICKS boss Chris Powell believes flying to Carlisle on Saturday could give his side the edge on the long trip north to Brunton Park. Sponsors have arranged an aircraft for players and staff and Powell hopes it could make a vital difference
IT has been an open secret for months, but it has now been officially announced The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh will reopen the Cutty Sark this month. Lord Sterling, chairman of both Royal Museums Greenwich and the Cutty Sark Trust, said: "
AN Eltham woman has set up camp in her garden to accommodate Olympic revellers. Natasha Corne of Arsenal Road read about Camp in my Garden, a website advertising private gardens as campsites, last year. Having failed to get any tickets
A MIXED Martial Arts fighter from Erith made a stunning winning debut in his first ever professional fight at the Troxy Arena last Saturday. Scott Saward, 19, took on Mathew Manners in a heavyweight bout and took just eight seconds to demolish
CHRIS Powell believes the return of skipper Johnnie Jackson has been crucial to Charlton’s final push for promotion. The midfielder has scored 13 goals for the Addicks this season and his return from injury has pushed the club to the verge
A BODYBUILDER from Dartford has been crowned best in the country and will now represent Britain in the world championships. Super-strong Michael Goodwin, 24, of Chaucer Way, not only won the British Powerlifting Championships but also set a
THE mother of a toddler with a rare type of cancer says the arrival of pioneering treatment in the UK will be too late for her son. Tracy Lindridge, 34, of Taunton Road, Northfleet needs to raise £10,000 by May to afford proton radiotherapy
A FRAUDSTER tried to have his mother-in-law murdered because he believed she took his wife and children from him. While awaiting trial for mortgage frauds worth more than half a million pounds, Bhupinder Dhesi met an undercover police officer
THE teenager who plunged 17 storeys to her death in Woolwich has been formally identified as Shanice-Paris Goff. At around 9.30am on April 10 two plain clothes police attended an address in Hastings House, Mulgrave Road to carry out a routine
Join a book signing with Masterchef winner Thomasina Miers at Wahaca, Bluewater this Sunday. This Sunday (April 15) Masterchef winner and co-founder of award winning Mexican street food restaurant Wahaca will be holding a book signing at 12.30pm
A TERRITORIAL Army reservist has been rewarded for his contribution and dedication to the forces. Warrant Officer John Welfare, 57, from Grove Park, has been awarded the Lord Lieutenant of London’s certificate for meritorious service.
AN ERITH teacher was one of 50 from around the world to attend Google’s Teacher Academy. Paul Greenwood is a Year 5 teacher at Northwood Primary School in Northwood Place, Erith. He attended a two-day seminar at Google’s London headquarters
A COUNCILLOR who challenged for the leadership of Greenwich Council has lost his Olympics post - but remains in the cabinet. Cllr John Fahy, who attempted to wrest control of the council from leader Cllr Chris Roberts last month, has now been
SEVENOAKS District Council is encouraging people to become a 'Local Leader' during the Olympics. The London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games has launched the initiative to help people play an active role in bringing
