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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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Kemnal fencer confident about step up in class

12:55pm Friday 3rd May 2013

SIDCUP fencer Jonathan Webb says he won’t be intimidated by the world’s best young talent as he steps up to junior level, insisting he can’t wait to prove why he was Great Britain’s number one cadet with sabre in hand.

Fire and Brimstone awaits Penge boxer in the ring

11:13am Friday 3rd May 2013

PENGE super middleweight Kris Hamilton says he is preparing for a war when he steps through the ropes later this month to face fellow Londoner Danny Brimstone in the Queensbury Boxing League.

Silver medal for Sidcup fighter

5:20pm Wednesday 1st May 2013

A YOUNG boxer from Sidcup collected a silver medal while representing England at the GB schools three nations tournament.

Lewisham boxer excited by latest Holloway challenge

3:54pm Tuesday 30th April 2013

LEWISHAM’S Rossco Parker is preparing to lock horns with old rival Sam Holloway for the chance to claim the vacant Queensbury Boxing League English middleweight title.

Exiles conquer Spartans in Battle for the Bridge

3:15pm Tuesday 30th April 2013

KENT Exiles kicked off the new campaign with a scrappy 20-12 victory over old foes Essex Spartans.

Ebbsfleet United chairman confident of striking a deal to keep club alive

1:07pm Monday 29th April 2013

THE EBBSFLEET United chairman is confident of striking a deal this afternoon to avoid the club being wound up.

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Brands Hatch to host F1 and Sportscar nostalgia weekend

5:01pm Wednesday 24th April 2013

CLASSIC Formula 1 and World Sportscar racing returns to Brands Hatch next month.

Bromley Touring Cars ace out to avenge defeat

4:39pm Thursday 18th April 2013

THE DTM German Touring Cars return to Brands Hatch next month for a weekend of high-speed, flame-spitting action.

Grace and Glassman earn black belts

3:57pm Thursday 18th April 2013

BROMLEY Martial Arts Academy has produced its first homegrown black belt students.

Olympic legend prepares for UK motorsport debut at Brands Hatch

3:32pm Thursday 18th April 2013

GREAT Britain’s most decorated Olympian Sir Chris Hoy visited Brands Hatch for a test day recently, as he continued his preparations ahead of his UK motorsport debut in the Radical SR1 Cup.

Duo enjoy success at Farnborough tennis tournament

5:08pm Wednesday 17th April 2013

SUE Newberry and Peter Sargent emerged as the winners at Farnborough Tennis Club’s spring American handicap tournament on Sunday.

Bexleyheath to Gravesend switch for judo club

4:16pm Tuesday 16th April 2013

A JUDO club has moved from Bexleyheath to Gravesend.

Ellison enjoys early Superbikes success at Brands Hatch

4:12pm Tuesday 9th April 2013

MILWAUKEE Yamaha’s James Ellison secured the second race win at the opening round of the British Superbikes Championship at Brands Hatch.

Drivers rev up for Easter Touring Cars event at Brands Hatch

11:02am Wednesday 27th March 2013

TEAMS and drivers are aiming to make a big impression at Brands Hatch this Easter weekend as the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship season kicks off.

Lewisham and Bexley kids collect medals

5:15pm Tuesday 26th March 2013

LEWISHAM came through a nerve-shredding final to win a dramatic gold in the Paralympic sport of boccia at the London Youth Games finals at Westway Sports Centre.