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Plant edges out Saunders in golf epic

3:24pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

BEXLEYHEATH golfer Alfie Plant was crowned the Kent county champion at Bearsted GC after leading from start to finish.

Medal joy for Dartford judo kids on debut

3:10pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

A NEW Dartford judo club secured medals in their first ever competition.

Vibe serves Wimbledon craving with ace tennis tutor Jason Goatley

11:12am Wednesday 19th June 2013

“COME on Andy!” You’ll probably hear that a lot over the coming weeks, but spare a thought for the unfortunate local newspaper reporter – not called Andy - who gets it a lot.

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Olympic champion James DeGale fights at Bluewater tomorrow

12:28pm Friday 7th June 2013

OLYMPIC Gold Medallist James DeGale will fight in Bluewater tomorrow (Saturday, June 8).

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Take up golf with free lessons in Dartford

4:19pm Thursday 6th June 2013

BIRCHWOOD Park Golf Centre is offering people who have never played before the opportunity to try the sport for free with its new coaching programme.

Goldberg finally gets midfield target in at Bromley

1:21pm Thursday 6th June 2013

BROMLEY have signed midfielder Ashley Nichols from Dorchester Town.

Greenwich sailor completes Round the Island Race

10:12am Thursday 6th June 2013

GREENWICH’S Tim Jeffrey enjoyed the experience of a lifetime after sharing the waves with four-time Olympic champion Sir Ben Ainslie at the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race.

You don't have to be old to bowl, say Belvedere bowlers

3:45pm Thursday 6th June 2013

TAKE up the challenge to discover bowls is not a game just for oldies by going along to a taster session.

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Hoy impresses on debut at Brands Hatch

5:09pm Wednesday 5th June 2013

BRITAIN’S most decorated Olympian Sir Chris Hoy made an excellent start to his motorsport career at Brands Hatch last weekend in the MSVR-administered Radical SR1 Cup.

Basketball finals spot awaits Bexley girls

12:39pm Wednesday 5th June 2013

BEXLEY girls have made it through to next month’s finals of the London Youth Games volleyball tournament.

Northfleet sailor bounces back from Island Race disappoitment

10:36am Thursday 6th June 2013

NORTHFLEET veterinary surgeon David Mason put the disappointment of last year’s early exit from the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race behind him as he guided his crew over the line this time.

Dutch darts star tops Millwall Masters bill

3:31pm Wednesday 29th May 2013

PREMIER League darts aces Michael van Gerwen and James Wade are set to star at the inaugural Millwall Masters later this year.

Boxing title triumph for Bexley student

3:08pm Wednesday 29th May 2013

A BETHS Grammar School pupil has won the U46kg junior ABA boxing title.

Lyons dominates in Brands Hatch victory

1:07pm Wednesday 29th May 2013

MICHAEL Lyons roared to a second FIA Masters Historic Formula One Championship victory at Brands Hatch on Sunday, as the Masters Historic Festival drew to a conclusion.

Referee free league proving a big success on Blackheath

12:26pm Wednesday 29th May 2013

IF you are fed up with football match officials then the new Blackheath People’s League could well be for you.

Beckenham swimmer secures Euro juniors qualifucation

4:05pm Wednesday 29th May 2013

A MEMBER of Beckenham Swimming Club has secured selection for July’s European junior championships in Turkey after her recent international debut.

Girls book basketball finals spot for Lewisham

12:08pm Wednesday 29th May 2013

LEWISHAM girls’ basketball team have won through to the London Youth Games finals at the National Sports Centre in Crystal Palace.

Stevens wants improvement on top five debut finish

5:08pm Friday 24th May 2013

A CHARLES Darwin School pupil has started his second season in competitive morbike racing after a top five finish in his debut campaign.

Excitement grows ahead of American Speed Fest at Brands

5:22pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

THERE’S less than three weeks to go until Brands Hatch hosts its inaugural American Speed Fest on June 9.

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Addicks sign up nine on long-term deals

4:54pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

NINE Charlton women’s team players have signed three-year contracts with the club.

Rockenfeller leads from start to finish at Brands Hatch DTM race

2:30pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

AUDI’S Mike Rockenfeller completed a lights-to-flag victory in Sunday’s DTM race at Brands Hatch, heading the BMW of reigning champion Bruno Spengler.

Defeat hard to take for Lewisham boxer

4:37pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

LEWISHAM boxer Rossco Parker was narrowly defeated by Sam Holloway for the Queensbury Boxing League’s vacant English middleweight crown on Saturday.

Swanley BMX rider tops leader board

4:58pm Thursday 16th May 2013

SWANLEY BMX sensation Tom Leaver tops the leader board in the UK Vert series.

Year of sporting success for Sidcup all-rounder

4:46pm Thursday 16th May 2013

A SIDCUP youngster has capped a memorable sporting year by helping Bexley District Girls FC win the league title.

Top honours for Beckenham club in the pool

3:59pm Thursday 16th May 2013

BECKENHAM Swimming Club enjoyed a successful weekend at the London region youth championships at Crystal Palace.

Kickboxers enjoy five-Star wins

12:55pm Thursday 16th May 2013

A GRAVESEND kickboxing club enjoyed a successful night at the Casino Rooms last weekend, where they triumphed in five fights.

Hat-trick of British champs from Crayford weightlifting club

11:57am Thursday 16th May 2013

CRAYFORD-based Europa Weightlifting Club produced three British champions at the recent national championships at Crystal Palace.

Table tennis finals night gets Bexley mayor's seal of approval

11:27am Thursday 16th May 2013

BEXLEY mayor Councillor Alan Downing was on hand to present trophies to members of the North West Kent table tennis league at its finals night at VCD Athletic in Crayford.

Exiles enjoy record score against Pumas

10:21am Thursday 16th May 2013

KENT Exiles routed county rivals Maidstone Pumas 86-0 in a one-sided affair which saw them rack up a record setting score.

Kart kid enjoys title success

3:56pm Tuesday 14th May 2013

ERITH karting sensation Bradley Hardy recently wrapped up the Lydd winter championship.

Orpington Bowls Club holding open days to attract new members

4:03pm Tuesday 14th May 2013

A BOWLS club in Orpington is forecasting ‘wall to wall sunshine’ this summer and a great time at its open days.

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Button looking forward to Brands Hatch date

3:15pm Thursday 9th May 2013

FORMULA 1 star Jenson Button will be heading a list of racing celebrities attending the DTM German Touring Car race at Brands Hatch on May 19.

Filmmakers tackle women's football in new documentary

2:40pm Thursday 9th May 2013

A PAIR of south London filmmakers are warming up to release a documentary which tackles perceptions about women’s football.

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