Deptford-based development One SE8 built by St James Homes is celebrating its fifth birthday by reflecting on its growth and evolution since its completion. One SE8 has introduced a number of concepts and lifestyle elements previously unseen in any other
IRENE BUSSEY asks: I am 52 and keen to escape from office work. I look after my father, so I'd like to pursue part-time work. My interests are creative writing and photography and I also enjoy working on PCs. Do you have any suggestions? TRISH MACKINNON
In the ever-changing world of the internet there are always new things to learn. KERRY ANN EUSTICE talks to a web designer with her finger on the button. Qualifications: I have been a computer programmer for 35 years. In 1970 I took an aptitude test
Decorative windows which became fashionable in the Victorian era have made a comeback in the south east. KERRY ANN EUSTICE talks to a glass artist about how stained glass designs have changed in the 21st Century. Imagine your home lit with warm colour
Since my sad loss five years ago I am finding it very very hard to move on. There are times when I just want to go to that special place. Will my life get better? - Adele, Bromley Graham says ... Yes, you will feel more relaxed and ready to move on to
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Three cheers for highlighting the ever-growing problem of dogs fouling footpaths. All along the street in which I live there is dog mess and since I live in a cul-de-sac the conclusion must be the offending dogs actually live in our road! Mine is the
Re: 'End couple's prison hell' (News Shopper, Janaury 25). As a resident of Temple Hill, I often see Pauline Day out and about and to be honest it's partly her own fault that she has now been victimised by the local youths. The way she speaks to them
The decision to consult on the closure of All Saints School (formally St John Rigby) is a really bad decision, particularly at this time which is just as the school has worked hard to turn itself around with greatly improved results. To draw a comparison
In the article Cash boost brings tube to borough' (January 4) you write that "The council also hopes that the new line will create jobs, improve business links and drive up property prices". I'm sure the council is hoping that property prices are driven
As a business pitch to the local community Biggin Hill's master plan makes interesting reading. It goes to some length to allay any fears about increased noise and nuisance and offers to reduce the total number of landing and take-off slots. Of course
I am writing to inform local people of a disturbing discovery my partner and I made at Chislehurst cemetary. We were visiting his parents' grave and found to our horror that many of the headstones were laying on their backs. There were notices taped
The current Conservative leader of Kent County Council has made a lot of the Audit Commissionn's judgement that the council is a 4-star authority, ie one of the best performing councils. However, Kent has not been re-examined across all its services
Through my letterbox this week popped a Conservative pamphlet aimed at getting them re-elected in the council elections. I read with interest looking for signs of liberalism and change as indicated by their new leader David Cameron. Having studied the
"Calm and supportive" were the words used to describe nurse Tracey Eves, a nurse at the Princess Royal Hospital, in Farnborough. Mrs Eves, who is a nurse in the hospital's early pregnancy diagnostic unit, was nominated as one of Bromley's Best by Dinah
Specialist practice nurse Debbie Hawkin has been nominated as one of Bromley's Best by Wendy Lyall. Mrs Lyall, of Ravensbourne Avenue, Shortlands, said: "Debbie is a very caring and helpful nurse and above all she listens to patients' problems." Mrs
Intensive care nurse Louisa Guthrie was inspired to become a nurse after the treatment she received as a child in hospital. Miss Guthrie, who suffered from childhood leukemia, decided to study nursing as a means of "giving something back". Now an intensive
"Caring and cheerful" Christina Wright has been nominated as one of Bromley's best nurses by Doris Middleton. Mrs Middleton, of Kingsworth Close, Beckenham, chose Mrs Wright, who is a district nurse at the Beckenham Clinic, in The Crescent. Mrs Middleton
POLICE are appealing for help in solving the "unexplained" death of a South African man found drowned in the River Thames. The body of Levier van der Hoven was found on the shore at Caledonian Wharf, Tower Hamlets, on February 19. Police believe the
A TABLE-TOP sale raised about £600 for a new children's hospice. Visitors to the event at the United Reformed Church, Court Road, Eltham, were able to get their hands on everything from fine china to clothing. The sale was organised to raise money for
A NEW officer has been placed in charge of a TA unit. Lieutenant Colonel Terry Smith is taking the helm at the TA's 101 Engineer Regiment which is based in Bromley Road, Catford. The 40-year-old is replacing Lt Col Richard Elvidge, 42, who is stepping
Why did Clive Effoed (MP for Eltham) vote against the education bill currently passing through parliament? The bill, supported by the vast majority of elected members - who firmly rejected Mr Efford's argument of disadvantage to some - is clearly designed
