News Shopper: Local news in the borough of Bexley

People invited to beacon lighting ceremony for Jubilee celebrations in Bexley

4:36pm Tuesday 22nd May 2012

PEOPLE are invited to watch a beacon lighting ceremony as part of the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations.

MP calls for Bexley to be included in discount scheme for Dartford Crossing

11:51am Tuesday 22nd May 2012

MP FOR Bexleyheath and Crayford David Evennett is calling for Bexley residents to be included in a discount scheme on the Dartford Crossing.

Free business boosting event in Bexleyheath today

10:26am Tuesday 22nd May 2012

A FREE event to stimulate businesses and encourage networking across Bexley has opened its doors.

1948 Olympic official volunteer disappointed not chosen to volunteer this year

4:53pm Monday 21st May 2012

AS PEOPLE await in anticipation for the 2012 Olympics, reporter Abigail Woodcock chats to a veteran Olympic official to find out what the Games were like in 1948.

Queen Elizabeth Hospital protestors carry coffins through grounds

1:17pm Monday 21st May 2012

CAMPAIGNERS who claim hospital managers are killing the service dressed in black and carried coffins through its grounds last Friday.

Man found dead in a Belvedere park

11:15am Monday 21st May 2012

A 42-YEAR-OLD man was found dead in a Belvedere park on Saturday morning.

Couple from Welling celebrate 70-years of happy marriage

5:14pm Monday 21st May 2012

A COUPLE who met during the Second World War have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary.

Clinton Cards stores under threat in Dartford, Gravesend and Bexley

3:29pm Monday 21st May 2012

THE high street has suffered another blow as Clinton Cards announced it will close around half of its stores.

Hundreds celebrate swimming club centenary in Erith

2:59pm Monday 21st May 2012

SWIMMERS in Erith dipped into their pockets to raise a valuable £2,500 for their club on Saturday.

VIDEO: Dancer proves doctors wrong after brain tumour treatment

12:00pm Sunday 20th May 2012

THIS time last year the captain of the England tap dancing team thought she may never walk again, now she is preparing to strap on her dancing shoes.