For teenagers across the country, the days of believable bedtimes and sufficient sleep are fast becoming a thing of the past. GCSEs, sixth form entrance exams and numerous controlled assessments see students revising, stressing and crying way into
SIXTH FORM STRESS Throughout England, Year Eleven students – along with the added pressure of A-level choices, controlled assessments and GCSEs – must now also compete for sixth forms. Due to laws passed by the government in 2008, this year’s round
SIXTH FORM STRESS Throughout England, Year Eleven students – along with the added pressure of A-level choices, controlled assessments and GCSEs – must now also compete for sixth forms. Due to laws passed by the government in 2008, this year’s round
On November 23, Lloyds Banking Group colleagues will ‘take over’ Orpington’s Save the Children charity shop for the day in a bid to raise as much money as possible for the charity. On the day, the Orpington team will sort and sell stock with the
Two local councillors for Biggin Hill named ‘Julian Benington and Gordon Norrie’ from the conservative party are going to host ‘a monthly advice Bureau in the towns Library (on main road.)’ The sessions are going to be taking place between
A COCKY fox has been mown down shortly after attacking a teenage couple waiting for a bus in Blackfen. The fox attacked the two teenagers before refusing to move out of the way of a silver Land Rover which then ran it over. Kelly Lloyd, 18,
A DISABLED man has said he is disgusted he has been forced to stop shopping on Broadway in Bexleyheath because there is nowhere for him to park. Eighty-year-old John Brooks says disabled parking slots in the area are constantly full and with the
FORMER spin doctor Andy Coulson is facing charges linked to alleged bribery of public officials. The 44-year-old, who lives in Forest Hill, and former News of the World (NOTW) royal correspondent Clive Goodman are accused of conspiring to pay for
Modera Dondeenu, 43, of Ravensleigh Gardens, Bromley and Mureil Goulbourne, 67, of Venner Road were both recently convicted of committing fraud against the London Borough of Bromley. Both people pleaded guilty to defrauding Bromley Council
MILLIONS of Britain’s birds are dying each year, with 50 house sparrows dying every hour, a new report has revealed. The shocking statistics show the UK has lost a million birds every year since 1966 at a rate of 19 birds every 10 minutes.
A 47-YEAR-OLD Slade Green woman has denied racial abuse on a train from Woolwich Arsenal to Abbey Wood. Jacqueline Williams, of Snipe Close, appeared at Bexley Magistrates' Court after a video of the October 30 incident went on YouTube. But
RESIDENTS of Lord Warwick Street in Woolwich have been left “numb” after a fatal shooting in the middle of their street last night. A 35-year-old man, named locally and on Twitter as Marcus, was pronounced dead at the scene at 7.19pm after police
A ST PAUL'S CRAY man has been jailed for three years for killing a father of three after a Diamond Jubilee barbecue. Liam Smith, aged 26, formerly of Thorndon Close, originally told police the party had passed with “no incidents” and he had only
CALLING all male and female fashionistas – show us your style for a chance to win £300 of goods from FashionWorld.co.uk In our latest fun challenge we are looking for people who have an everyday look which is trendy, distinctive and makes people
LONG-SERVING foster carers have been rewarded by Bexley Council for their hard work. Carers from eleven fostering households, who have been serving for five to 30 years, were given a certificate and bouquet of flowers on November 15. Cabinet
THE final public meeting where people can have their say about Bromley Council budget cuts is taking place on Thursday (November 22). Council leader Councillor Stephen Carr is inviting everyone who lives and works in the borough to come along so
A MAN has died after a shooting in Lord Warwick Street in Woolwich last night. The 35-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene at 7.19pm after police were called at around 6.20pm. Officers and crews from the London Ambulance Service attended
FESTIVE Dartford residents have been invited to the annual Christmas Carol Concert at the bandstand in Central Park this year. The event will feature the Dartford Corp Salvation Army, carols and festive readings as well as performances by the Acafella
A WOMAN who has been described as a ‘best friend and mum’ died in a house fire in St Mary Cray last night (November 19). Marion Smyth, who would have been 66 on Christmas Day, was pronounced dead at her home in Anglesea Road at about 9.20pm.
