Last Saturday saw ex Pop Idol finalist Gareth Gates help switch on Dartford’s Christmas lights in style. Despite suffering from a throat infection, Gates (28) arrived as dusk fell ready to wow Dartford with a medley of well-loved songs. The crowd
There are many sweeping generalisations and misconceptions made of people from Essex, including vajazzles, fake tan and the popular TV show Only Way Is Essex. Nevertheless, Dartford Grammar School Student Lily-Rose Scargill is out to prove these are
This year, the seasonal festivities in Bromley have already begun with the countdown to Christmas having already begun. Thursday the 24th of November was greeted with Christmas celebrations as the main stars from the Snow White Pantomime illuminated
Dartford was lit up on Saturday the 17th of November when Olympic athlete and local resident Adam Gemili alongside global superstar Gareth Gates turned on the Christmas lights. It was a spectacular event with live music and packed out crowds.
Ofsted reports from 2011-2012 show that Kents primary schools have been ranked in the bottom 10 in the UK. Only 55% of schools achieved good to outstanding marks and Kent County Council admit that the problem needs to be sorted and fast.
A novel must show how the world truly is, how characters genuinely think, and how events actually occur. A novel should somehow reveal the true source of our actions. This summarises exactly what classic British literature does, and should continue
Christmas. Christmas. Christmas. It’s all we’ve heard for months on end and now less than a month away to the big day I thought, does Christmas come too early? I noticed that since September some shops have been putting Christmas related items
The world of part time work can be hard to break into. It’s that old cycle of needing experience to get a job and needing a job to get experience. With the figure of unemployment rising and more teens keen to make cash, how will students fair? I
On the evening of Saturday the 17th November, many Saint Olaves students and parents travelled in the dark and the cold into what would be a truly unique experience; the return of Saint Olaves cultural evening. Within the everyday, unexceptional
Woolwich is a district based in South East London, in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, Woolwich became part of Kent in1889 when the County of London was created, most commonly known for being a river crossing point and having the famous Woolwich
Home. The place where the heart is. Whether you live in a 15-bedroom mansion or a cosy 1 bedroom apartment, at the end of a hard day, it’s good to be able to wipe your feet on the doormat and step into the familiar, never-changing part of your life
Crayford library moved on Saturday the 17th of November from the old building which was on Crayford High Street, opposite McDonalds due to the fact that it was cold and needed a lot of work. This was one of the reasons as to why the library moved,
by JAKE BACON THOMAS TALLIS students have given a big thumbs up to Greenwich. Eighty per cent of Year 12 students that I interviewed for this vox pop rated the Maritime town a hit. The number one reason given for liking Greenwich is the
Many local residents were pleased to have access once again to the Chislehurst Road Bridge. More than a year has passed since the bridge was closed on 7th November 2011 and earlier this month, on the 16th of November, MPs including Jo Johnson, celebrated
Initially I had planned to write this article giving my views on how I felt the Church of England were discriminating against women. I had planned to explain how I felt society had taken a step backwards and how our efforts to enforce equal rights
A NORTHFLEET teenager accused of murdering father-of-five James Green told a friend "it's going to be sorted", days before the killing. The teen, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was being asked why he and others on The Hive Estate were heckling
Welling United U18’s cruised safely into the third round of the Under 18 Kent County Cup with a comfortable win over Hayden Youth U18’S. Bexley ‘A’ League side Hayden offered stiff opposition for Kent League side Welling, and the prospect of a
Many people remember November for bonfire night or Remembrance Sunday which are both very important dates, but a lot of people don’t realise it’s also ‘Movember’ too. Movember is a charity that raises money for prostate and testicular cancer and encourages
October was known as ‘Stoptober’ – a time where people stop smoking. November has been called ‘Movember’ – when men don’t shave their moustaches but November also has another, perhaps lesser known alias, which is NaNoWriMo. NaNoWriMo stands for National
On Friday 23rd November I was lucky enough to be part of the United Kingdom Youth Parliament’s annual House of Commons debate for the second consecutive year but this time I had the honour of speaking from the dispatch box, a once in a lifetime opportunity
A GREENWICH medical technician has been awarded for his bravery and quick thinking after the ambulance he was working on nearly exploded. Danny Berry, an emergency medical technician with the London Ambulance Service, was with two colleagues when they
Have you ever donated money to St. Christopher’s Hospice? Well, if not, now is the perfect opportunity. The hospice has a full calendar lined up with exciting, festive, and enjoyable events which you could attend. Firstly there will be a Christmas
Hayes library does not only lend books to the public. Surprisingly, the library also has computers, a printer, a fax machine, DVDs, as well as a huge variety of activities and clubs for all ages, ranging from one year olds to the elderly. The
Do you follow the Neighbourhood Watch advice? As we are now in the winter season and the nights are drawing in, we should start taking new measures to ensure that our homes have the highest level of security. The ‘road reps’ recommend putting lights
A NEW raft of health proposals for Orpington has been agreed. Bromley Clinical Commissioning Committee (BCCC) has confirmed they do not believe the Orpington Hospital site is the right place to deliver future services from and instead they should
Brave children managed to escape uneaten after an awe-inspiring encounter with a baby T-Rex. School kids from the area were invited to get up close and personal with the prehistoric monster outside The O2 last Wednesday to celebrate Walking with
CHARLTON manager Chris Powell puts Millwall’s impressive form down to their team ethic. The Lions sit fifth in the Championship table on the back of an unbeaten 12-game run going into Saturday’s derby with the Addicks at The Den. Charlton are also
DAY three of the trial into the alleged murder of a Northfleet father-of-five is underway with fresh evidence being heard in court. Two teenagers stand accused, at Maidstone Crown Court, of murdering 29-year-old James Green on June 21 this year
Celebrate living in Eltham? Maybe not an idea that immediately springs to mind, but a competition being run by the Eltham Town Partnership wants Eltham residents to think about the good things about living in SE9 – and write a poem about it! In recent
CHRIS Powell has admitted Charlton never really came close enough to signing Dany N’Guessan from Millwall during the last transfer window. N’Guessan spent the latter stages of last season on loan at The Valley and weighed in with some crucial goals
A BLACKHEATH grandfather who drowned after his four wheel drive became wedged under a bridge in flash floods near Bristol has been praised as a “smashing guy”. John McNair, 77, became trapped in his submerged Mitsubishi 4x4 after trying to cross
RICARDO Fuller has responded well since suffering a hamstring injury while scoring his wonder goal in Tuesday’s 2-0 win over Peterborough. The Charlton striker smashed home an unstoppable 77th minute shot from 25-yards to put the Addicks in front against
The Ashley Centre is teaming up with the Epsom Guardian to make one lucky person’s festivities complete with the chance to win a Christmas hamper packed with goodies worth £1,000 from the Ashley Centre retailers. The prize has something for everyone
IF YOU’RE looking for an alternative to the usual socks and DVDs for the men in your life this Christmas, News Shopper has some cracking gift ideas for you. Toasting Christmas No festive feast would be complete without this stylish set of liqueur
HUNDREDS of people packed into meetings across the area this week as the campaign to save Lewisham A&E intensified. A full house at Catford Broadway theatre last night debated the South London Healthcare Trust (SLHT) administrator's report which would
Flying with Peter Pan and the Lost Boys is the best thing about being in panto, according to one eight-year-old little star. Sam Peterson from Eltham is thrilled to be joining Jennifer Ellison in the cast of Bromley’s pantomime this year as the
BEXLEY came in the bottom third of a new national measure ranking councils by primary school performance. The percentage of pupils in the borough attending 'good' or 'outstanding' primary schools is 64 per cent according to watchdog Ofsted which
A TEENAGER who had been visiting self-harm websites was looking up at the driver as she was hit by a train and killed at Beckenham Junction station. The inquest into the death of Rosie Whitaker at Croydon Coroner’s Court today heard she had been
A BELVEDERE grandmother who died of rabies was turned away from Darent Valley Hospital twice as a ‘minor case’, an inquest heard. Sharanjit Ubhi, aged 58, contracted the disease after being bitten by her brother’s puppy in India, the hearing was
It takes a bombshell of a lady to inspire the erection of a brand new theatre. But rarely seen queen of showbiz Lily Savage – aka Britain’s most beloved dog lover and TV presenter Paul O’Grady – has done just that. The O2 in Greenwich is creating
AN ELTHAM teenager has been locked up for five years after being found guilty of killing his 28-year-old lover's toddler. Cameron Rose, aged 18, of Wolfe Crescent, was sentenced at the Old Bailey today for the manslaughter of three-year-old Rhys
HUNDREDS of children entered the News Shopper Christmas card competition and now it is time to vote for your favourite. Entries for the contest closed last week since then our judges have spent countless hours whittling the designs down to a final
KENNY Jackett has singled out Rob Hulse as the key man in Charlton’s recent revival. Hulse joined the Addicks on loan from QPR at the start of October, making three early appearances on the bench before winning his first start in the 1-1 draw at Leeds
WHAT could be merrier than shopping for Christmas presents with Christmas carols ringing out festively in the background? On three Saturdays during December, this is exactly what gift hunters at the Erith Riverside Shopping Centre will be able
AN INNOVATIVE scheme proposing “accessible and affordable” travel for vulnerable people in Bexley has been shortlisted to receive funding. Bexley Accessible Transport Scheme (BATS) put forward the Bexley Out and About social car club to the national
THE DEN promises to be packed on Saturday and Millwall manager Kenny Jackett would like to see it happen more often. Neighbours Charlton have been given both tiers in the away end, a rare occurrence at the stadium, and have already virtually sold out
FORMER government spin doctor Andy Coulson and ex-News International chief executive Rebekah Brooks have appeared in court facing charges linked to alleged corrupt payments to public officials. The pair are among five people who appeared at Westminster
THE future of two Bromley bus routes remains in doubt weeks after the Chislehurst Bridge has reopened. A public consultation will take place next Spring to finalise plans for the 273 and the 61. Local politicians have met with Transport for
It’s a kind of organised chaos when I step into the main hall at Bishop Justus early-Saturday afternoon. Up on stage, the backing dancers are rehearsing the routine for ‘Fat Bottomed Girls’; pizzas are being ordered and waited impatiently for by the
A 10-YEAR-OLD Lewisham boy who went missing following a custody battle has been found. Police say Chukwuxavier Nwobani-Akanwo was found in west London last night (November 28). He had been missing since 3.30pm on Monday (November 26) when he
