THE Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for tomorrow with heavy snow predicted. Up to 5cm is expected to fall after midnight tonight across south-east London and north Kent. A spokesman for the Met Office said disruption is expected as the
THERE is no third congestion zone currently planned for Greenwich, says Transport for London (TfL). It has been reported TfL is looking at introducing a congestion charge around Greenwich and the Blackwall Tunnel. TfL is currently underway on an 18-
ACCESS to a road is currently cut off while firefighters clear petrol spilled after a collision between two cars. The crash happened in Sainsbury's supermarket in Wingfield Bank, Pepperhill, Northfleet. An occupant of one vehicle suffered whiplash and
A CAT owner had to be rescued from a tree after he climbed up to retrieve his pet which was also stuck. Dartford Fire Station received reports a cat could not get down from the tree in Norfield Road, Joydens Wood. Firefighters advised the owners to
PENSIONER Charlie Lynds died in tragic cicrumstances when he caught alight at his home in Gravesend. It is thought the 86-year-old's jacket caught on fire when he leant over the hob of his cooker. For the full story click here If you knew Mr Lynds
AN INNOVATIVE new messaging system has been introduced to help fight crime in Kent. An internet-based system, the first of its kind in the country, allows Kent Police to alert residents to crime and appeal for their help in bringing suspects to justice
THREE teenagers have been sentenced for violently raping a 16-year-old girl. The attack took place in Queens Gardens, Bromley, at 11.30pm on April 16 last year. Mohammedet Hassan, Geron Miller, and a 17-year-old boy all denied the offence but changed
PROBLEMS to train services have been reported between Swanley and Rochester. This is because of signalling problems in the Longfield area. A spokesman for South Eastern Trains said engineers are working as fast as possible to restore services to normal
POLICE want to question youngsters about where they feel unsafe. Secondary school pupils are being asked to fill in a survey about areas of concern. The results will be used by safer neighbourhood teams (SNTs) to identify potential troublespots. Chief
A DOCTOR who failed to spot a patient's breast cancer has failed to have working restrictions lifted for a second time. Dr Ramanathan Sundaram was found guilty of serious professi-onal misconduct in November 2004 by a General Medical Council's
A HOSPITALISED police officer injured while on her way to an emergency call is "making progress". PC Nina Whitehead, 30, suffered a punctured lung, broken pelvis, broken leg, fractured shoulder and broken ribs. She was in a patrol car with PC Chris
Bus lane changes welcomed BUS lane changes have been welcomed by an opposition party leader. The dotted lines on the Cray Avenue bus lane will be extended to a length of 60m. This will mean drivers can use the lane at Station Approach, Orpington
RESIDENTS are invited to a public meeting tonight on rubbish and recycling. Hosted by the Penge Forum, speakers will include Bromley Council's waste contracts manager, John Bosley, and the council's area waste advisor, Mark Crawley. They will begin
A BUS route is being extended so people can get to a hospital more easily. The 261 bus will stop within the grounds of the Princess Royal University Hospital, Farnborough Common, from February 24. It currently runs from Lewisham to Bromley Common via
PASSENGERS are to be benefit from a new team of police patrollingbus routes in the borough. The safer transport team of police and PCSOs is the first team of this type in London. A team of nine PCSOs is targeting routes across Bromley after the launch
HOAX callers will have their mobile phones cut off if they continue to report false incidents to emergency services. Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) made the warning after receiving a spate of false calls. The service has released figures about
SHAKESPEARE was brought to life when sixth form students performed one of the Bard's most famous plays. Twenty-five theatre students from Wilmington Grammar School performed A Midsummer Night's Dream in front of 250 parents and friends. The students
OLD fashioned skipping was on the lesson plan for youngsters at a primary school. Thirty-six children from Rosherville Primary School in London Road, Northfleet, took part in a workshop and learnt rope games then watched a performance by an
RESIDENTS will get the chance to see for themselves how healthy living could affect their lives. An open day will be held at St Edmund's Church to make more people aware of its Living Well group. The group, based at the church in St Edmunds Road, Temple
RESIDENTS are being invited to meet officers and members of Bexley's Community Safety Partnership. Have A Say days are being set up where people can give their views or raise problems they would like their neighbourhood police to deal with. In Blackfen
GALLIONS Housing Association hand- delivered its new tenants' handbook when it was discovered they were too heavy to be posted. Instead 70 staff, including the association's directors, spent their weekend pounding the streets like newspaper boys and
THE CLUB meets every first and third Thursday in the month at 8pm. It also meets every fourth Tuesday at 2.30pm. Meetings are held at Wickham Hall, Sussex Road, West Wickham. There are some interesting speakers lined up, including Tom Hart-Dyke from
THE club meets every Thursday at 2pm at Penge East Community Centre, adjacent to Penge East station car park. New members of all abilities are welcome to join. For further information, call Jill on 01689 821784 or Marcia on 020 8461 0860.
MEMBERS of the Beckenham Women's Institute were treated to a slide premier. The group was the first to see David Woods' slides on Argentina. Having recently returned from the country, Mr Woods was able to weave his story into the presentation of his
IN ITS recent print competition, the society was treated to an extremely competent, informative and witty commentary by judge Roger Maile. He even apologised to two advanced class members for awarding them unusually low marks. Leslie Rees' entry, entitled
THE DECEMBER meeting of the guild was the held at the Christmas party. Representatives from Federation and other guilds were invited and there was also a Christmas decoration competition. On a cold, winter afternoon in January, it was a pleasure to
THE third in a series of four slide competitions was judged by Paul Adams. He previously visited the Orpington Photographic Society as a speaker but this is the first competition he has judged here. Out of 35 entries, four were awarded the top mark
UNUSUAL hats were the order of the day at the Bromley and District Talking Newspaper Association's annual luncheon for volunteers. Prizes were awarded to the hats that best illustrated the title of a musical. Considerable ingenuity was demonstrated
A TINY penisioner's arm was broken as she was dragged to the ground during a brutal street robbery. Now Margaret Bristow, 81, wants to move from Thamesmead, where she has lived for 15 years, because she no longer feels safe. The octagenarian, who says
OLD FRIENDS: I am trying to contact a friend of mine who used to live in Corbylands Road in Sidcup and went to Aske's Grammar School with me. I shall be coming to England later this year. Her name is Marion Lee and she had about six siblings. Hopefully
DARTFORD MP Dr Howard Stoate is attempting to rally support for a campaign to reduce the crossing toll for residents. I use the crossing frequently, but do not believe I should have preferential treatment because I live in Dartford. The promise made
TWO children and a man had to be treated for smoke inhalation after escaping a fire. The blaze broke out in the living room of a house in Alexandra Close, Deptford, yesterday morning at 5.45am. Half of the living room was damaged by the blaze. Heavy
I AM researching the history of the Pittman family. My grandfather's brother, William George Pittman, and his family lived in the Deptford area in the 1920s and 1930s. Most of the family were associated with the river and I know he was a lighterman,
WITH reference to your article Plans To Sell Scout Land Are Refused (News Shopper, January 24). It is important to bear in mind the support residents, particularly in Eden Road, have given to the Scouts and Guides over the 50 or so years the group has
A TERRITORIAL Army (TA) soldier has been honoured for his service. Sergeant Daniel Unthank, 32, was presented with a Lord Lieutenant's Certificate. Sgt Unthank, from Dartford, was among 15 personnel from TA and Army Cadet Force staff from across Kent
A SOCIAL worker has won an award for her idea of converting empty flats into homes for people with learning disabilities. Maggie Shephard is based at Joynes House in New Road, Gravesend. She realised empty flats in Gravesham could be used by people
POLICE arrested five people at Bluewater on suspicion of immigration offences. The arrests were made at 6pm on February 2 at Indian take-away restaurant Shere Kahn Express as the centre bustled with customers. And the sting was part of Operation Chalice
A hard-hitting theatre production used real-life tales from people affected by road accidents to encourage youngsters to drive responsibly. Reporter ALISON WHITE was in the audience. ROAD safety partners have introduced live theatre in a bid to save
Ian James Penfold Passed Away Peacefully on 30th January 2007. He will be sadly missed by his wife, family and all that knew him. Service to be held at Lewisham Crematorium on Monday 12th February at 1pm. Family flowers or donations to Leukemia Research
In Loving Memory of JEAN HAYDON who passed away on 27th December 2006. Eileen, Colin, Ron & Barbara would like to thank her family, friends & neighbours for the floral tributes, message and donations at this sad time.
MARY HURR Passed away peacefully on 29th January, aged 74. Hers was a lifetime of loving, caring and giving. She will be deeply missed by her Husband Roy, Sons Vincent, Kevin and John, Grandchildren, family and friends. Funeral service to be held on Thursday
The family regretfully announce the death of KAMALESH SAMADDER from Ladywell on 21st January 2007. He passed away peacefully in hospital after a brief illness. His family and friends will miss him dearly.
MAISIE JOAN SIMS 27/4/1922 - 5/2/2002. Moonlight becomes you, with all our love Ted, Ian, Susanne, Maria, Chloe, & Dean, Anna, Spencer and Freya. Three Words X X X X
ROSA LAMBERT Sadly passed away on Saturday 27th January 2007. She will be greatly missed by her daughters Gina and Carol and Grandchildren Paige, Charlie, Jack and Jamie. Funeral will take place at Beckenham Crematorium at 2.15pm Friday 9th February.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF FLO INWOOD 05/02/1997. To Our Own Sweet Darling. We miss your love, We miss your care, We miss you always being there. Love always. From your Loving Husband, Children, Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren XXXX
In loving memory of PATRICIA LILIAN CHAPMAN 15.06.1942 - 08.02.2005. Another year has passed but you are still very much in our thoughts every day. We all love and miss you so much, God bless, Bern, Lee and Family.
To our Dearest JORDAN Wishing you a Happy 14th Birthday. Always in our thoughts and forever in our hearts. All our love Nanny and Grandad x x x x
TOM McCALLISKEY 1937 - 2007 Sadly passed away on 25th January 2007 He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Donation to Barnardo's c/o Constable & Toop Funeral Service 01322 438 137.
Dave (Dave) Fowler passed away suddenly on 1st February 2007 Aged 64. Greatly missed by Lorraine, Paul, Grandchildren, Family and Angling Friends. Cremation at Beckenham Crematorium on Wednesday 14th February at 12 noon. Family flowers only. Charitable
Shirley Ann St John 14/04/1939 - 31/01/2007 Devoted wife to Bobby. Our loving mum, nan and great-nan, she will be greatly missed but always loved. Funeral to be held at Eltham Crematorium on 13th February at 9.30am. Rest in Peace. Shirley and Bob x x
Michael Leonard way Passed away on 3rd February 2007, aged 61. Dearly loved father and father-in-law to be of Chris and Emma-Jane, beloved former husband of Carol (NZ). Mick/dad, you will be missed very much. Sleeping peacefully and out of pain. Contact
VIOLET MARY BIGGS Passed peacefully away on 31st January 2007 at Abbotleigh Mews Residential & Nursing Home, Sidcup. She will be greatly missed by all her family. Funeral Service will be held at Lamorbey Holy Trinity Church on 15th February at 1pm. Flowers
PAUL MICHAEL BURROWS 10/11/62 - 12/2/02. No words can heal the heartache or stop a silent tear or take away the memories of a son I loved so dear. Sadly missed by his Loving Mum Barbara.
Betty Hope Beloved Wife, Mother and Grandmother. Passed Away 1st February, aged 71. Funeral Service to be held at Eltham Crematorium on Wednesday 14th February at 10.15am. Family flowers only please, donations to The Lions Hospice', c/o Doves Funeral
DANIEL GOODY who passed away suddenly on 1st February 2006. Always in our thoughts. Love you and Miss you so much. Love from Roni and Loretta xxx
ADAM JAMES BRAGG 9/02/1986 - 23/07/2006 Remembered by Grandparents Sylvia and Victor, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins
NIEL BARRIE BARRETT Passed away 30th January 2007 He may have left this world. But will never leave our hearts. From his wife, family and friends. Cremation service on Tuesday 13th February at Eltham Crematorium at 3.15pm. Flowers or donations to Macmillian
"DARLING JORDY" Wishing you a Very Happy 14th Birthday. Love You Lots Auntie Tra, Uncle Jamie and Cousin Lauren x x x x x x
ADAM JAMES BRAGG 9/2/1986 -23/7/2006. Remembered by Grandparents Sylvia and Victor, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.
ELSIE FLORENCE SHEPPARD aged 86. Passed away 28/01/07. Funeral service will take place on 14/02/07 at 11:45am, Eltham Crematorium. All welcome at the service.
In loving memory of Phyllis "Fee" Adkins (Nee Usherwood) of Albany Park, who died unexpectedly but peacefully on Tuesday 16th Of January. She will be mourned, not only by her family and friends, but also by the countless former pupils of Hurst Primary
HARRY "DEREK" WRIGHT Passed away 28th January, aged 77. Cremation at Beckenham Crematorium, Friday 9th February at 1.30pm afterwards at Bromley Bowls Club, Orpington. Will be sadly missed by his wife Joyce, son Paul and all family and friends. Family
In Loving Memory of JOHN FIORINI 7/8/1940 - 10/2/2001. Dear Husband, Father & Grandfather, No matter how much time may pass, Always in our thoughts and hearts. Kay, Kevin, Julie, Peter & Grandchildren John, Thespiana, Luke, Rosa, & Isabel x x x x x
PRINCESS JORDAN 9/2/93 - 16/3/2001. Happy 14th Birthday Darling. Sending you all our love Today, Tomorrow & Always. Have fun Babe. We love you so much. Mum, Dad and Louie XXXXXX
What is the obsession with driving at excessive speeds? Equally why are these people stupid enough to want to video themselves committing these acts of stupidity? These and many other questions have sprung to mind after reading an article on the publication
A TAXI driver has been sentenced to 60 hours of community service for dishonestly claiming more than £1,500 in benefits. Samantha Lewis, aged 35, pleaded guilty to failing to declare a change of circumstances and making a false statement or representation
A PRIMARY school has celebrated its 100th anniversary with a party for teachers and pupils. More than 350 children and ex-pupils attended Crockenhill Primary School in The Green, Crockenhill, to celebrate the centenary. Poetry was read by pupils and
RESIDENTS are being asked for their views on regeneration plans for a town centre which include a shopping centre and 82 homes. Wilson Bowden Developments and Powis Street Estates are planning the shopping centre at the west end of Powis Street and Hare
A TEAM of environmentalists has won an award for rescuing an underground river. Until June 2004, the stretch of the River Quaggy running through Sutcliffe Park in Meadowside, Eltham, had been forced underground through manmade pipes to make way for development
A GAP-YEAR student has secured £1,500 of council cash to run a football outreach project in half-term. Jeremy Zulu, 19, was given the cash by Lewisham Council under a scheme called the Youth Opportunites Fund to encourage youngsters to get involved in
A FIVE-YEAR investment programme to modernise Lewisham's CCTV system has been approved. Councillors and police hope the scheme, costing nearly £1m, will help combat crime and anti-social behaviour. Within the first year of the programme, £143,000 will
A SUPPORT club is looking for members for its new drama group and pre-retirement classes. The Elder People's Support Project (EPSP), based in Forest Hill's Ackroyd Community Centre, has been helping the over 55s since 2007. On February 27, it will launch
THREE teenagers are due to appear at crown court tomorrow charged with raping two 16-year-old girls in a park. Two 13-year-olds, one from Catford and one from Sidcup, and a 14-year-old from Catford were charged following the incident close to Durham
DOCTORS have moved from temporary buildings to a new £1m medical centre after seven years of planning. The 7,500 patients registered at Perry Hill Surgery, Perry Hill, Catford, can now visit their doctor in more comfortable surroundings. The new Woolstone
PEACE campaigners from two boroughs are coming together to air their views on war. Members of Lewisham's Stop the War Coalition and the Greenwich Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament will hold a meeting on Monday. From 7.30pm at Ladywell Leisure Centre's
THE mayor of Greenwich joined pupils to mark National Holocaust Memorial Day. Pupils from Heronsgate Primary School, Whinchat Road, Thamesmead, and mayor Councillor Harry Singh, held a minute's silence to remember the victims of genocide. Other schools
MAJOR regeneration plans for the O2 have suffered a setback after the failed super-casino bid. David Campbell, president of Anschutz Entertainment Group, says the Casino Advisory Panel's decision sets back the £350m investment it had planned. The panel
A HEADTEACHER is planning a series of events to celebrate her school's 100th anniversary. Diane Atkinson, of Sherington Primary School, Wyndcliff Road, Charlton, is appealing to past pupils to get in touch. Former students, who include musician and
IT WAS all hands to the pump when Gallions Housing Association discovered its new handbook of information for tenants was too heavy to be delivered via the postal system. Instead 70 staff, including the association's directors, spent their weekend pounding
THE future of charity buildings situated on heritage land is being considered. The Key Stakeholders' Consultative Group (KSCG) wants to ensure Greenwich Hospital's land is developed to meet residents' needs over the next 50 years. It must also ensure
ASSAULT: British Transport Police are again appealing for help in tracing a man who assaulted a 25-year-old woman on a train from London Bridge to Forest Hill. The incident took place at 6.30pm on November 20. He is described as black, 6ft tall and aged
A SECONDARY school has been rated as "outstanding" following an Ofsted inspection. St Ursula's Convent School, Greenwich, scored 24 out of 26 in areas such as the curriculum, achievement and standards. The Crooms Hill school was described as having
A POPULAR swimming pool is set to close to make way for an arts facility. North West Kent College applied to the Learning and Skills Council for funding to re-design existing buildings, including its swimming pool, to turn the campus into a state-of-the-art
POLICE are warning elderly residents to watch out for bogus callers following two thefts. North Kent residents should be vigilant when answering the door to anybody claiming to be from a utility company. The burglaries took place in Dene Holm Road,
NEWS Shopper's Child of the Year 2006 competition is over, and we can now announce the winners. Tens of thousands of votes were cast at newsshopper.co.uk during the final in January. Positions were very close until the last few days but two children
RESIDENTS can nominate somebody they believe has made an outstanding contribution to community life. The Taking Pride in Gravesham Awards will be held on May 15 this year. Categories include a young person who has made an outstanding contribution to
RESIDENTS have rallied together to remember a 58-year-old Catholic priest who died suddenly from a heart attack. Father Hugh Bridge, parish priest of St Francis de Sales church, Church Road, Hartley, died at Darent Valley Hospital. News of his death
AN 87-YEAR-OLD widow had war medals belonging to her late husband stolen during a burglary while she slept. Medals from the two world wars were taken along with silverware and pictures from the home of Stella Clarabut in Bowesden Lane, Shorne. The medals
YOUNGSTERS of all ages will be kept busy during the school holidays as part of an activity week. White Oak Leisure Centre will be providing activities for schoolchildren during the half-term break. The centre in Hilda May Avenue, Swanley, will stage
POLICE are urging motorists to remain vigilant after a spate of satellite navigation system thefts. There have been 22 sat nav systems stolen from vehicles across Dartford and Gravesend since Christmas. North Kent police is now urging sat nav owners
TOP judo stars got together to train for a European competition. Dartford's £4.5m judo centre hosted a two-day training camp for international stars including four Olympic and world champions. Seventy-five athletes took part in the event, which began
VISITORS to Bexleyheath's thriving night-time economy will find a new group of reassuring faces when they venture out. Bexley has just launched a street pastors scheme which will see church volunteers out and about in the town centre regularly at night
THE Bexley home of William Morris re-opens to the public next week after a winter break. Conservation work at Red House, Red House Lane, Bexleyheath, has been carried out during the winter. In previous years, hidden paintings and a letter from the house's
GREENWICH may have lost the its bid for a super casino but Bexley is still weighing up whether to bring a skating rink to the borough. Bexley Council is inviting people, whether they live in Bexley or in any of the surrounding boroughs, to give their
A COUNCIL caretaker allowed his bank account to be used to launder cash from a £1m bank fraud, a court has heard. Steven Fabian is one of five people on trial at Southwark Crown Court on charges of conspiracy to defraud or conspiracy to launder money
BEACH lifeguards and other hotel resort staff must also be held accountable for the death of two-year-old Paul Gallagher, say his parents. Manslaughter through negligence charges have been brought against the boat driver and owners of the craft which
A HERON being mobbed by four ring necked parakeets and a flock of goldfinches were among the delights of a morning's birdwatching at two of Bexley's open spaces. More than 100 people turned out at Hall Place, Bourne Road, Bexley, and Lamorbey Park, off
EXHIBITION space at one of Bexley's major arts venues is to be given over to a group of talented young artists. Throughout this month, the Chapel Gallery at Hall Place, Bourne Road, Bexley, will be showing the work of more than 60 art and design students
A RAPIST who attacked a 15-year-old babysitter has failed in his bid to get his conviction overturned. Grant McNair, from Erith, was jailed in 2005 for the rape of the babysitter at his Orpington home in 1989. McNair, now aged 39, also committed gross
PROTESTERS claim the eventual closure of a day care centre for the elderly was "completely botched". Bromley Council decided to close the Belle Grove day centre in Mickleham Road, Orpington, in March last year. The move, which is expected to save the
WORK experience student Lewis Anderson from Bexley Grammar School was presented with a certificate and an iPod by Bexley Education Business Partnership (BEBP) at an event held at Charlton Football Club last week. Students from 16 schools across Bexley
THE penalty for using a mobile phone as you drive is increasing this month. Drivers caught using their phones, risk a £60 fine and three penalty points on their licence from February 27. This in an increase from the previous punishment of a £30 fine
A SECONDARY school is celebrating after becoming the borough's first music specialist school. Bishop Justus School will now have music at the core of its curriculum with the aim of improving participation and performance in all subjects. This includes
POLICE are warning people to take care at cash machines so they do not become victims of scams. A smartly dressed man has been approaching people at the cashpoint outside Tesco, Edgington Way, St Paul's Cray, and telling them it is not working. He then
POLICE fear crime rates will increase if a youth club is forced to close. JusB has helped more than 2,000 10 to 18-year-olds a year since it started in 2003. It runs a DJ night, youth club sessions and a mentoring scheme. Youngsters can also get advice
THE head of English at Newstead Wood School, Avebury Road has wowed students with the opening of her first exhibition at Riply Arts Centre in Sundridge Park. Sezgin Kemal from Bromley collaborated with thephotographic chairman of Beckenham Civic Society
GIRLS will be moving to the rhythm of the music at their dance production. A total of 190 pupils will be taking to the stage at Bromley High School for the annual show which is choreographed by the Year 12 and Year 13 students. The show, which is called
A RAPIST who attacked a 15-year-old babysitter has failed in his bid to get his conviction overturned. Grant McNair, from Erith, was jailed in 2005 for the rape of the babysitter at his Orpington home in 1989. McNair, now aged 39, also committed gross
THREE teenagers are due to appear at crown court tomorrow charged with raping two 16-year-old girls in a park. Two 13-year-olds, one from Catford and one from Sidcup, and a 14-year-old from Catford, were charged following the incident close to Durham
THE Haberdashers' Aske's Hatchem College in New Cross has been selected as one of six schools to pilot a scheme of a combined cadet force (CCF) partnership between schools and the Ministry of Defence (MoD). The pilot scheme aims to give young people
COLOURFUL paintings in a new exhibition reflect commuters' lives in the southern suburbs. Orpington artist Matthew Gill's images often focus on local trains and buses, immersing the viewer in London culture. Matthew, 32, studied fine art at Brighton
A SHOWCASE evening celebrates getting boys and young men involved in dance. The Boys National Youth Dance Platform, featuring performers from 12 to 21 years old, is staged this Saturday at the Laban dance centre. The show features youth and community
HERE at Shopper Towers we have just been sent the new CD by pop sensations Ch!pz. Huge stars in Holland, where they have their own clothing line and a string of chart-topping hits, Ch!pz are hoping to do more of the same in the UK. So if you miss the
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to an arson attack at a garage. A stack of tyres were dumped and set alight outside Kwik Fit, Croydon Road, Beckenham, causing damage to the premises. Some nearby flats had to be partially evacuated during the blaze
MUSEUM visitors got to grips with prehistoric tools at a workshop. Experts John and Val Lord showed them how to make flint tools at Bromley Museum last Saturday. They then let visitors make their own tools and gave a talk about their research into prehistoric
GREENWICH may have lost the bid for a super casino, but Bexley is still weighing up options to open a skating rink. Bexley Council is inviting residents in Bexley or any of the surrounding boroughs, to give their views on the idea. Hundreds of News
After years on dial up I decided to go with broadband. I have to say it is a slightly different experience. It is like comparing a pedal bike with a porsche. When clicking a link with my dial up connection, it would go something like this. *click.
THINKING GREEN: Shoppers will be encouraged to swap their plastic bags for a free environmentally friendly fabric alternative on Saturday. The Boycott the Bag event takes place between 10am and 4pm at the Walnuts Shopping Centre, High Street, Orpington
A 23-YEAR-OLD has been cleared of charges relating to the stabbing of another mother in a school playground. Grace Henry was acquitted of wounding Helena Estridge with intent during an incident at James Dixon Primary School, William Booth Road, Anerley
NEWS Shopper's Child of the Year 2006 competition is over, and we can now announce the winners. Tens of thousands of votes were cast at newsshopper.co.uk in January. Positions were very close until the last few days, but eventually two children emerged
by ELOISE PARKER NOT many people get the satisfaction of proving Simon Cowell wrong, but it looks like Jennifer Hudson is one of the lucky ones. The 25-year-old singer remembers sitting backstage just before being voted off American Idol in 2004, when
A MAN and a woman have been treated in hospital following a pub fight. The 45-year-old man suffered cuts and bruising to his head after he was assaulted at the Crown Pub, in Plaistow Lane, Bromley. A 33-year-old woman is thought to have broken several
DISPERSAL zones have been welcomed by shopkeepers. Groups who congregate in the High Street and Belmont Parade areas of Chislehurst could be moved on by police. The dispersal zones are designed to combat anti-social behaviour and come into effect on
PUPILS were treated to puppet shows, music and magic as they learned about the benefits of healthy eating. Children from Year 2, Year 3 and Year 4 enjoyed various displays to drive home the message of good and bad food types at Bickley Park Preparatory
SHIRLEY Newton started our programme for the new year with an excellent talk on Meals and Manners in Shakespeare's Time. The next meeting will be held at 8pm on February 14 in the Great Hall of the Bromley Civic Centre. Steven Gilbert MBE will give
PRESIDENT Michael Dobbs outlined the reasons for the experimental meeting, which was for members to put up displays but without any commentary. Primarily it was to encourage members who might be nervous about speaking in public or who felt they did not
IT WAS on one of the coldest evenings of the year when 35 members of Orpington Video and Film Makers gathered to enjoy a programme of films shot on holiday. Limited to a maximum of five minutes each, the memories shared were as diverse as a walking holiday
MEMBERS were fortunate at our January meeting when Mrs Liz Anderson gave a fascinating talk on the work of the Friends of Kelsey Park Beckenham. This was at very short notice due to the non-appearance of the advertised speaker. The park is one of the
THE latest member to give a presentation on My Tale on Photography was Alan Eperon. As well as showing a fascinating selection of prints, he enlightened the evening with a series of anecdotes. Alan took up photography in January 1986 after trips to
IT WAS good to see so many members present at the social event in December. The event was a most enjoyable evening. It started with wine, nibbles and a quiz, followed by light festive food. A mixture of friendship, conversation and laughter brought
POLLUTION and climate change are two different matters. Ken Livingstone's speech on how cities contribute to climate change further confuses the issue, as does the spectre of Chinese factories. I do not believe cities, factories or cars contribute to
THERE are dangerous developments in Elmstead Woods. Melbury Close is becoming the centre of attention with disturbing changes to its future. Bromley Council is being asked to allow the building of at least three town houses in the gardens of 14 and
I HAVE some good memories of London parks, particularly Crystal Palace Park. Living on a noisy main road with no garden, it provided welcome fun and recreation at the weekend. There must be generations either side of me who have enjoyed the park which
I WAS wondering how long it would be before Bromley jumped on Richmond's bandwagon and started charging 4x4 owners extra for parking in the borough. The extra revenue on the one hand and green credentials on the other is irresistible. I have always
IS IT too late to stop this massive intrusion of Orpington by the proposed new Tesco store? Orpington residents should make a last-minute stand and demand they have the final say as to whether a new store should be built. The council's only involvement
PUPILS performed one of William Shakespeare's most popular comedies at a theatre last night. Twenty one students from Sedgehill School entertained the community with their version of Much Ado About Nothing at the Broadway Theatre, Catford Broadway, Catford
FINE WAS UNFAIR: This is a copy of the letter I sent recently about a parking ticket: Further to the parking penalty received on January 12, I enclose a cheque for £40. I was only three minutes over the time limit when this fine was imposed, and according
FLATS above and around a dry cleaners had to be evacuated after a fire ripped through the store and gutted the premises. Four fire engines were dispatched to the blaze in Hither Green Lane, Greenwich, at 4.15am this morning. Due the chemicals in the
A FIRE crew had to saw a 10-year-old boy out of handcuffs after he lost the key. The youngster had locked the metal cuffs to his wrist but was unable to unlock or wriggle out of them. The frightened boy was brought to Biggin Hill fire station at
CATFORD police station is one of eight emergency sites being used across London to hold prisoners when prisons across the UK reach bursting point. The police station in Bromley Road is being used to hold people on remand and prisoners handed custodial
A RESIDENT who fell asleep while burning candles had a lucky escape last night. Fire crews were called to a flat in Westmoreland Road, Bromley, at 8pm last night after the candles set light to a living room. The tenant, who had dozed off, was able to
MOTORISTS on the A2 endured further delays following last night's gas leak after a collision closed part of the carriageway for three hours. A section of the road between the junction with the M25 and the Bean Interchange was closed after the accident
THE possibility of Woolwich getting a station on the £16bn Crossrail network may have moved closer to reality. News Shopper can reveal Greenwich Council has been in talks with property giant Berkeley Homes on how to find the £162m needed. Although no
