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LEWISHAM: Website group calls for retrial of Jimmy Mizen killer

Jake Fahri, aged 19, was convicted of murder and will spend at least 14 years in prison.

1:27pm Monday 6th July 2009

FRIENDS and family of the man convicted of killing a teenager have set up an internet group demanding a retrial.

NORTHFLEET: Engineer rushed to hospital after falling down bell tower

Car and van on fire in driveway

4:22pm Monday 6th July 2009

AN ENGINEER has been rushed to hospital after falling almost 20 feet down a church bell tower.

LONDON: Nine-year-old child with swine flu dies

The swine flu virus has crossed borders and is thought to have claimed around 150 deaths

3:59pm Monday 6th July 2009

A NINE-YEAR-OLD child is the second person in London to die after contracting swine flu.

GRAVESEND: Teenager's mobility scooter Speed Machine gets makeover

Sam's scooter has been pimped by Priory Renault

1:32pm Monday 6th July 2009

When a local garage saw 17-year-old Sam Scutts’ 4mph mobility scooter was looking run down, they decided to help. Reporter MICHAEL PURTON watched them pimp Sam’s ride.

DARTFORD: Man found guilty of murdering epileptic partner

Steven Stallion has been given a life sentence for murdering his partner, Victoria Tomsett

11:15am Monday 6th July 2009

A 46-YEAR-OLD man described as a “violent alcoholic” has been given a life sentence for murdering his partner.

BROMLEY: Pixie Lott to record Killers track for War Child charity

Pop princess Pixie Lott

4:39pm Monday 6th July 2009

FORMER Chislehurst schoolgirl Pixie Lott heads up the line up for the new War Child single.

BROMLEY: Role of social workers uncovered

Ian Leadbetter

7:30am Monday 6th July 2009

The activities of social workers are usually shrouded in secrecy, only unveiled when a major scandal hits the news headlines. But Ian Leadbetter, head of social care in the west half of the borough, gave CHARLOTTE McDONALD a rare insight into their work.

ORPINGTON: Undated 20p raises £265 for charity

The 20p coin went for £265 on an internet auction site

2:35pm Monday 6th July 2009

An undated 20p has been sold for £265 to raise funds for a hospice.

ORPINGTON: New London Fire Brigade station gets go-ahead

ORPINGTON: New London Fire Brigade station gets the go ahead

7:50am Monday 6th July 2009

A FIRE station is set for a rebuild after the Government gave the green light to a huge modernisation programme.

GREENWICH: Free financial advice service for residents and businesses

8:10am Monday 6th July 2009

A NEW advice service has been launched to help residents and businesses feeling the squeeze in the recession.


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