NEW YORK WAS taken by storm recently as 29 eager performing arts students from Langley Park School for Boys show choir travelled across the pond to take part in a once in a lifetime opportunity. Led by performing arts teachers Ian Rowe, Johnny Crawford
Warfare and conflict seems to be a persistent constant in life – it can be found universally at all times. Our views on the subject tend to be shaped by information supplied by news channels and also, worryingly, through other media like war films and
For the second and final time this school year, sixth formers across the country are frantically trying to cram in as much last minute revision as possible before A Level exams begin in less than two weeks. All the hard work students have done throughout
Every Vote Counts Today is the day of the London Mayoral elections as you all may know and as I was on my way home from school, I saw none other than Borris Johnson on Beckenham High-street, shaking hands and presumably trying to get votes from members
Social networking, the renowned statement that defines our generation is expanding even further but with this comes the rising awareness of insecurity and even depression caused by our every-day usage of the social sites. The usual culprit
William James once said, "He who refuses to embrace a unique opportunity loses the prize as surely as if he had failed.” Opportunities come at every stage of life, sometimes we just fail to see them. But, when we are lucky enough to spot them, there
Prepare for street parties, princes and flag poles – this summer marks Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee. A hugely significant event in itself, the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s sixty years on the throne will be particularly memorable for Bromley
School outings aren’t always the most exhilarating experiences in life but they certainly contribute to some of the most memorable moments as a student; good or bad. But just how many exciting holidays do we receive on our educational journey to adulthood
THE outgoing Mayor of Gravesham will have a very special memory of his term in office when it ends next week. Councillor Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi and the mayoress, Manveen Kaur Dhesi, have announced they are expecting their second child in August
The end of a season an end of an era... well not quite. The Cobham Hall hockey team, which consisted of players ranging from Year 7-12, played their final match of the season on May 2nd against Gads Hill. Both teams travelled to Holcombe Hockey Club
If you haven’t heard of Kony by now, you must be living under a rock. On the 5th of March 2012, the internet exploded with Kony this and Kony that, following the release of a 30 minute video about him and the plan for the project by Invisible Children
CHARLTON manager Chris Powell says he is no closer to resolving Darel Russell’s future after failing to get hold of Preston counterpart Graham Westley after last weekend’s 2-2 draw. Powell had been hoping to raise the issue of making Russell
TWO brawling taxi drivers have had their licences suspended after they were arrested by police for fighting at a railway station taxi rank. Andrew Badger, 55, of Axtaine Road, Orpington, and Mohammed Jabbar, 37, of Glyn Davies Close, Dunton
A NORTHFLEET man attempted to kill his ex-wife’s new husband in a “meat cleaver” attack. Fifty-four-year-old Girdaware Singh Basra was found guilty at Maidstone Crown Court today of the attempted murder of Resham Singh as well as wounding with
CHRIS Powell has dismissed newspaper speculation suggesting he could be an outside candidate to replace Roy Hodgson at West Bromwich Albion. The Addicks manager’s name was thrown into the hat by some media organisations following Hodgson’s
AGE UK Bexley has found a temporary venue for its Welling Pop in Parlour. For around 20 years Bexley Council has paid for the running costs of the property, in Bellegrove Road, and allowed the charity to use it free of charge. But
A DISABILITY football league is celebrating the £3,000 in funding that will keep it going. The South London Special League has just been given the money by the Avenues Trust Group, made up of a number of charities. That achievement was
MORRIS men braved torrential rain to see in the summer with traditional May Day festivities. The Ravensbourne Morris Men were at Caesar’s Well in Keston at 5.32am to dance at sunrise on May Day. Despite the rain, around 20 dedicated
A FOUR-MONTH-OLD boy who was born with an ultra-rare eye condition has had to be brought back to life by medics four times already. Max Crabb was born in January at Basildon hospital, nearly five weeks premature. Dad Tony, 26, from Woolwich
A passionate George Orwell fan who penned an exciting musical tribute to the writer despite never playing an instrument before, is reeling from the show's success. Peter Cordwell, 64, impulsively decided to write cabaret-style play One Georgie
So shopping, a topic that interests so many, yet bores so many some people enjoy the sensation of exchanging money for goods some of which they may not even use. Well, studies show that although shopping can create a big dent in you pocket it can also
DARTFORD hold a narrow advantage going into Sunday’s second leg after securing a 1-0 semi-final play-off first leg victory at Basingstoke last night. Both clubs entered uncharted waters in last night’s meeting at the Camrose, a ground where
A 51-YEAR-old man died after his van collided with a 32-tonne lorry on the M25. Emergency services were scrambled to the clockwise motorway, a quarter of a mile south of the Darenth Interchange, at 8.25am on May 2. Kent Air Ambulance
THE line up for this month’s film festival to celebrate the life of murdered actor Rob Knox has been announced. The Rob Knox Film Festival was set up in memory of the 18-year-old Harry Potter actor, who was murdered in Sidcup in 2008.
A TEENAGE boy has admitted drug offences after he was found with heroin and cocaine worth around £1,700. The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty to two counts of possessing Class A drugs with intent to supply
PUBS and restaurants are being invited to enter the Bexley in Bloom competition. Entrants for the Best Public House and Restaurant category are encouraged to be patriotic when planning their colourful garden designs to help raise the profile
Paul McCartney is hoping to see lots of kids in the audience slamming away on their plastic guitars when The Beatles play in Dartford. Paul, aka impersonator David Peterson, will be performing with tribute act The Magic of The Beatles at The Orchard
A WOMAN was cut-free from her vehicle after a lorry and car collided in Wrotham. Police and fire crews were called to Terry’s Lodge Road at 9:15am on Tuesday (May 1). The incident took place close to the junction with Pilgrim’s Way.
TWO teenagers reported missing last week have been found safe and well, say police. It was thought 16-year-old Jessica Scully, from Maidstone, could be in Swanley since she went missing from her home on April 26. She was re-united with
PLANS for housing and commercial developments in the Swanley area have been labelled “absurd” in a public consultation. People have until May 10 to voice their concerns to Sevenoaks District Council over the proposed developments on four sites
GOALS from Lee Clarke and Joe Healy helped Welling United to victory at Sutton United in their first ever play-off match. Manager Jamie Day and his squad will be well aware of the danger in believing that the job is done and can expect a tough
WAKING up and finding foxes have torn bags of rubbish apart and spread them across her driveway is a an almost daily occurrence for Hazel Leonard. She is calling on the council to take urgent action before rats are attracted to her home.
DESPITE most London mayoral candidates promising to lobby for control of the capital’s suburban railways if elected, only Boris Johnson has “bothered” to contact the Transport Secretary, according to her department. Mr Johnson, the Conservative
With a mere 85 days to go, the event that some thought would never happen is fast approaching. Yes, the 2012 Olympics are right around the corner, taking place in London for the first time since 1948 (you know the story, it was the first one after the
