Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice in Abbey Wood, London is appealing to runners who have been lucky enough to secure a place through the Virgin London Marathon 2011 ballot to run and raise money for them. By joining the 2011 Greenwich
FIREFIGHTERS have staged a one day strike in a dispute over new shift patterns. According to the Fire Brigades Union, there was just one fire engine covering the whole borough at times on Saturday as a result of the walkout. The union
EASTENDERS heart-throb Scott Maslen tangoed his way to the top of the scoreboard this week on Strictly Come Dancing. The model-turned-actor, who grew up in Woolwich, currently plays the character of nightclub owner Jack Branning in Eastenders after
FOR the second consecutive week Westcombe Park were on the receiving end of a defeat, going down 45-3 at home to Taunton, writes Bruce Mackenzie. On their first visit to Goddington Dene, league newcomers Taunton had been patient and were able
THE death of a woman whose body was found in a garage fire is not being treated as suspicious. The middle-aged woman, whose name has not been released, was found by crews from East Greenwich and Lee Green after they were called to the blaze
ANY Second World War documentary maker faces the same challenge – how can we be better and differ from The World at War. That incredible 26-part series narrated by the booming Laurence Olivier will always be the one to beat – but War in the
LIVES are being put at risk while firefighters are forced to strike in a row over new contracts, a union has claimed. The London Fire Brigade wants to change the start and finish times of duty from 15 hour night shifts and nine hour day shifts
WHEN a piece of paper is thrust into your hand which says “Sarah Louise Ings has been described as a female version of Mark Ronson”, you expect big things. After all, Ronson has recorded a platinum-selling album and has collaborated with the
LAST year proved a turning point in Colin Firth’s career with a breakthrough performance in Tom Ford’s film debut A Single Man. Playing a gay university professor mourning the loss of his partner, Firth finally broke his past trend of playing
A 24-YEAR-OLD man is being interviewed by animal cruelty officers following an online video which showed a dog being repeatedly kicked. Footage of the incident, filmed in Knee Hill Park, Abbey Wood, appeared on YouTube and led to a public outcry
A SCHOOL'S pupils will find getting active and staying healthy a bit easier thanks to their nearby supermarket. Oak Lodge Primary School, Chamberlain Crescent, West Wickham, has just taken a delivery of free school equipment courtesy of the Sainsbury's
BOGUS water workmen were targeted by trading standards officers - saving one elderly man £2,500. Greenwich Council officers have been advising banks on rogue traders and one branch contacted the team when an elderly man tried withdrawing £2,500.
BRIGHT sunshine and strong winds straight from the North Sea welcomed Darts to this FA Cup tie, the winners going through to the competition proper, in Dartford’s case for the 22nd time. Darts were invited to kick down the slight slope backed by the
Following on from how Bromley council have recently changed how their rubbish and recycling scheme works, I ask you if you've noticed that certain items, notably polystyrene packaging is the devils own job to get the collectors to remove?
DECOR **** (old world charm) DRINK ***** (great range of ales and lagers PRICE ***** (great prices to match the great beer) ATMOSPHERE **** (bawdy and brilliant) STAFF **** (patient and hospitable) IF THERE was an award for worst named places then
A HOTEL and cinema complex is set to tower over Bromley town centre after the council signed an agreement with a developer. Under the proposal by Cathedral Group the 600 space multi-storey car park in Westmoreland Road will be demolished and
MILLWALL boss Kenny Jackett was delighted to secure victory over Derby on Saturday but it was the debut of Nigerian international defender Danny Shittu which particularly caught his eye at The Den. Steve Morison and Theo Robinson grabbed a
EBBSFLEET United defeated Boreham Wood for the second time in a week with a comfortable 3-0 victory in a bad-tempered game at Stonebridge Road on Saturday. The result ensures Ebbsfleet progress to the first round proper of the FA Cup, where
A PLUMBING shop's stock has been destroyed after the garage it was stored in went up in flames this morning (October 25). The building in Green Lane, Penge, was totally ablaze when firefighters arrived at around 12.30am and firefighters could not save
