IT HAS been a day of mixed fortunes for the region's top clubs. Charlton's miserable season continues following a 2-0 loss to top club Manchester United. In the Championship, Crystal Palace went down to a 2-1 loss to bottom of the table Leeds. And
AN ELDERLY man was pulled conscious from underneath a train in Orpington station ealier today. The man, believed to be in his 70s, was conscious when he was rescued from the tracks on platform two. He was air-lifted to The Royal London Hospital suffering
POLICE searched two petrol stations after hoax bomb scares were reported. Further investigations are being carried out after the false alarms at BP petrol stations in Perry Street, Chislehurst and Mottingham Road, Mottingham. A BP spokesman said: "We
PLANNING permission has again been refused for a riverside development after a public inquiry was held into the application. Proposals for 270 homes and a cafe, bar and restaurant facility for Imperial Wharf, Clifton Marine Parade, Gravesend, were made
A NEW-BORN puppy only six inches long has been found dumped in a cardboard box in Orpington. RSPCA inspector Sonya Gray found the black male puppy, thought to be just a few weeks old, in Stanley Way. The puppy was found sitting in a Cadbury Mini Animals
KENT police has pledged to make the streets a safer place during half-term with a number of crime-fighting initiatives. The week-long holiday has kicked off, allowing pupils to enjoy time off until February 19. Officers are trying to curb anti-social
WASHING-up liquid was used to free a late-night reveller who got his hand stuck in a letter box. Firefighters were called to rescue the youngster at 4.20am this morning in Widmore Road, Bromley. The man had been joking around with his friend, who would
LONDON'S transport commissioner has sidestepped questions on whether free travel on the capital's buses for teenagers is fuelling anti-social behaviour. News Shopper got exclusive access to Peter Hendy when he visited the borough to discuss the state
A REPORT on the feasibility of building an ice rink in Bexley is to be delayed to allow councillors more time to gather information. A cabinet advisory group was due to submit its findings to the leisure, arts and tourism scrutiny sub-committee in May
BUSINESS owners are being warned to be vigilant against conmen pretending to work for Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KRFS). Companies across the country have received a telephone call asking if they want to buy advertising space in a fire service calender
