As the prospect of sitting GCSEs looms ever closer, I’m watching as everyone around me (including myself at times) transforms from relatively happy-go-lucky student to nervous wreck. To most of us this is it, isn’t it? The beginning of the end, the
Many of us are used to the inimitable chill that awakens you so gracefully with an October morning. Coupled with a high level of excitement, however, you barely feel it, which is why the thirty of us Newstead Wood students travelling to Paris had no
RESILIANT Welling United recovered from Basingstoke Town’s equaliser to score twice and record another league victory. Tactical changes by both managers shaped the game and once the Wings had regained the league they never looked in danger.
After months of appearing sad and drained, Rush Pond, Chislehurst, has been thrown a lifeline from the Chislehurst society. A common spot for autumnal walks, families from all over Bromley have spent many a pleasant afternoon feeding the ducks and running
Occupants of Mead Road Allotments were distraught to find that vandals had broken into their allotments and had plundered the plots of their treasured pumpkins. Plot holders were horrified to discover the remains of their pumpkins smashed and battered
On Wednesday 13th of October, around 15:50, occupants of the R3 bus to Chelsfield Village experienced a rather disrupted journey (aggravated by the already congested road works near Crofton Road roundabout). A group of students situated
SUMMER officially ends tomorrow morning as the clocks go back by one hour. At 2am tomorrow (October 31) British Summer Time, the time shifts back to 1am in line with Greenwich Mean Time. Remember to put your clocks back one hour, and have an extra
SCOTT Wagstaff's first half goal secured back-to-back wins for Charlton as they beat Sheffield Wednesday at The Valley. Former Addick Nicky Weaver produced a super save on five minutes to keep out Matt Fry's volley as the hosts started brightly
WOHAA – Wings of Hope Achievement Award was founded in 2002 and since then has been an award for students to help raise money for the Wings of Hope charity, which sponsors the schools in India and Malawi, trying to make sure that as many children as
A 15-YEAR development plan to overhaul Bromley town centre has been given the green light by councillors. The area action plan is intended to be a framework which developers would have to follow if they want to build on town centre sites identified
Recently, Borough residents were informed of a new waste collection service. This innovative service consists of a new weekly food waste collection and paper collection. Furthermore, the green box can now be filled with all plastic containers
Every year Christmas decorations seem to come out earlier and earlier, with Selfridges starting to sell their Christmas stock this year on the 1st August 2010. Commercial pressure has a lot of influence on when customers begin to buy their Christmas presents
For the first time since the school opened in 1954, Newstead Woods School for Girls has admitted eleven Year 12 boys who have the option to either participate in the IB or to take their A levels. The new boys have been a very controversial issue
Bromley is a busy urban town with many modern day amenities. Urban areas, such as Bromley are usually near the central business district or are the actual city like London City. Urban areas often have more job opportunities with better wages; this pulls
The Microsoft Word Dictionary defines procrastination as: to postpone doing something, especially as a regular practice. To me, it actually means that I find I have other things which I believe are more important to do first and to then do whatever
HALLOWEEN is set to send shivers down your spine this year as a shop offers free face painting for wannabe goblins. Clinton Cards in Bluewater shopping centre, Greenhithe will be painting youngsters’ faces today for free to transform them into
SHOPPERS will be treated to free parking over the Christmas period. Sevenoaks District Council has agreed to waive all parking charges in council car parks in Swanley on December 11 and December 18 in the run up to Christmas. Cabinet member with responsibility
In the last 100 years technology has become as prevalent in our lives as interaction with other people. At times it replaces it. But is technological advancement something to fear? Or something to admire? A family from 1910 on Bromley High Street today
PERMISSION to build a 452-room hotel next to The O2 Arena has been granted. A Greenwich Council planning board approved the plans on October 28. Alongside the hotel, which also features a ballroom, restaurant, bar, health spa and meeting
There is a huge difference between who you are and who you want to be as a fifteen year old. Universities want well rounded individuals with every possible academic achievement, extra curricular interests and a heap of 'sparkle' that distinguishes
ENVIRONMENTALISTS have been campaigning in the streets to get Bromley Council to cut its carbon footprint. Bromley Friends of the Earth were handing out leaflets to members of the public in Bromley High Street and collecting signatures to be
The British Government’s new regulations regarding taxes on travelling abroad has had a substantial impact on families and now, this will only get worse. Particularly affecting families of a Caribbean origin, new regulations which will be released
A GROUP of skateboarders have set the wheels in motion for a skatepark on the Greenwich peninsula. Stuart Hopper, 32, of Tewson Road, Plumstead, and seven others have joined forces to try and get a park in time for the 2012 Olympics.
Just think, a two week holiday stretching out ahead of you with nothing else to do except sleep, watch television, go out for dinner with friends and shop to your heart’s content; think again. My school planner has been crammed full of homework tasks
Throughout the years Hayes Secondary School’s drama department has become more and more devout, consistently exceeding its well-deserved specialist status. With at least three outstanding performances staged over every school year, it is no surprise
With coursework, exams and homework adding constant stress to a typical teenager’s everyday life it’s hard to remember the important things in life and to keep on top of everything that is going on. After four years at secondary school I have learnt that
OCCUPATIONAL therapists will be at the Civic Centre in Bromley this Friday (Nov 5) to give advice to people with disabilities. Representatives from Bromley Council’s occupational therapy service will be on hand from 10am to 2pm to give tips on supporting
AN 89-YEAR-OLD woman is searching for the mystery good samaritan who gave her flowers in the supermarket after hearing her husband had died. Elizabeth Roberts was given the flowers by a mystery woman while in the queue in the Marks and Spencer
EIGHT starving dogs have been rescued from a travellers' site in St Mary Cray. Bromley Police and the RSPCA raided an address in Star Lane where they suspected stolen dogs were being kept at around 10am on Thursday (October 28). No
