At the beginning of the new year 2012 everyone around is reflecting on the past year and more importantly looking ahead to the forthcoming year and what it holds. For me, that is GCSE’s, an exciting summer holiday, the Olympics and hopefully many more
With Christmas celebrations coming to an end, many are turning their attention to the fast approaching Chinese New Year. With over 247,403 Chinese people in the UK, it’s no wonder that Chinese New Year is celebrated in style. The 2012 celebrations which
Craig Revel Horwood and Ann Widdecombe have taken the Orchard Theatre stage by storm this year as the stars of the Panto season! In an amazing array of costumes and effects, those behind the scenes have obviously put a lot of effort into making this years
Has 2012 finally sunken in yet? For many of us, the idea of 2012 is so overwhelming as it has been advertised non-stop for the past 2 years. In November 2009, the film ‘2012’ was released, a movie about the world ending on December 21st 2012. One year
On the 1st December two musical ensembles from Bromley High School were invited to perform in a Christmas concert in aid of St Thomas’ Lupus Trust. The concert was held at St. Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey. So, at the end of the school day cantabile
For weeks upon weeks we put up with the glorious farce that is Christmas, a time for celebration. Celebrating what? Commercialism? The only morsel of religious meaning to cling lifelessly onto this “season” of goodwill seems to be primary school nativity
STRONG winds have torn a roof from a string of flats in Swanscombe. Police were called to The Parade at 8.30am this morning after reports that large sheets of roof were falling off the flats. Kent Fire Service arrived at the scene at
After the excitement of the spectacular firework displays and celebrations with friends and families has worn off, the beginning of the year sends thousands of people into a panic about one thing in particular – what their new year’s resolution is going
CHARLTON keeper John Sullivan is looking to make the most of a rare opportunity to start on Saturday at Craven Cottage. Since the arrival on Ben Hamer in August, Sullivan’s first team opportunities have been limited. But with Charlton
CHRIS Powell has admitted a replay would be a good outcome for Charlton ahead of this weekend's big FA Cup tie at Fulham. The Addicks take on Premier League opponents for the first team in a year after being knocked out of the competition at
THE Attorney-General is to review the length of the sentences given to Stephen Lawrence’s murderers, after a request from a member of the public. Gary Dobson, aged 36, and 35-year-old David were jailed for life at the Old Bailey yesterday for
A FREE-FLOW system at the Dartford Crossing is estimated to cost around £42.3 million. The prospective price-tag was revealed in a notice in the Official Journal of the European Union ahead of the scheme being put out to tender to find a service
POLICE are appealing for help to find a missing 77-year-old diabetic man from Bromley. Giuseppe Marsala was last seen at the Jennings Betting Shop in Cotmandene Crescent, St Paul's Cray, at around 1pm yesterday. Officers are concerned
MOTORISTS are being advised to use an alternative route through Swanscombe following concerns over a falling roof. Swanscombe High Street is closed between the A226 and Milton Road due to the risk of a damaged roof falling. More to come
TONY Craig is set to remain at Millwall. The academy graduate recently returned from a loan spell at League One Leyton Orient and has featured in the Lions’ last two league games, winning over Lions boss Kenny Jackett with his displays.
CYCLISTS in north Kent are being urged to sign up to lead community rides in the build up to the Olympics. Training days for Sky Ride leaders are being held in Gravesend on January 28 and February 4. Sevenoaks District Council said it
MILLWALL manager Kenny Jackett has confirmed he wants to make Shane Lowry’s loan move from Aston Villa permanent. Lowry’s deal at Villa Park expires in the summer and the man who has previously had loan spells at Sheffield United and Leeds is expected
A MAN has been charged with GBH and possession of an offensive weapon after two men were stabbed at a leisure centre. Unemployed James Campbell, aged 29, of Bayes Close, Sydenham, will appear at Woolwich Crown Court on Wednesday. Police
KENNY Jackett says Millwall will stand by Darius Henderson after the striker was arrested earlier this week for Grievous Bodily Harm. Henderson is on police bail until next month following an incident in the early hours of New Year’s Day in a St Albans
VOLUNTARY organisations and community groups have the chance to get their hands on £2,000 for schemes which help people living in Bexley. Bexley’s Corporate Small Grants Scheme is providing £25,000 to be distributed to groups which will benefit
A WOMAN rushed to hospital after a collision at Bluewater yesterday was found trapped under her own car. South East Coast Ambulance Service has confirmed the woman was stuck under the wheels of her vehicle when they arrived at the scene at
FIREFIGHTERS have rescued a man from a flat fire in Erith this morning. The London Fire Brigade was called at 10.08am to reports of a fire at a four-room flat in Stiles Close. Four fire engines and 20 firefighters attended the scene.
A FALLEN tree is causing traffic problems in the Anerley area. Croydon Road is closed both ways because of the tree at the junction of Derwent Road. Diversions are in place.
BORIS Johnson pledged to banish the bendy bus and bring back the Routemaster in 2008. It was dismissed by opponents as a “vanity project” but the bus is now ready to roll. Reporter JIM PALMER goes for a ride. IS that it - big, red and shiny
AN OUTDOOR space in Thamesmead has been given winter makeover by residents who braved the cold to plant trees. A group of 75 people planted eight fruit trees and learnt how to plant and care for trees at Birchmere Community Garden in Birchmere
A new set of trams for south London’s Tramlink are being put through their paces in Germany. The new vehicles will allow a more frequent service to be operated between Elmers End and Therapia Lane in Croydon, increasing capacity on the busiest part
HARRY Michael Breathwick made an entrance as the first baby of 2012 to be born at at the Princess Royal Hospital in Farnborough. Harry was born at 5.44am on New Years day and weighed in at seven lbs and two ounces. Mum Emma Breathwick
POLICE are assessing new information they have received in the wake of the conviction and sentencing of two of Stephen Lawrence's killers. The news comes as Scotland Yard denied reports that it intended to disband the Lawrence investigation
A 65-YEAR-OLD woman is in a life-threatening condition after being hit by a car at Bluewater shopping centre. The woman, from Bexleyheath, was rushed to a London hospital following the incident in a Bluewater car park at around 3pm yesterday
DOCTORS could be given the right to be able to help terminally-ill people to die, a report has said. Adults who are likely to have less than a year left to live could be given the chance to ask their doctor for a dose of medication that would
STRONG winds have returned to Britain following a brief respite from storms which resulted in two deaths. Gusts of up to 87mph were recorded at Capel Curig in Wales at 2am, and speeds of between 50mph and 70mph are forecast throughout the country
THERE are long delays on the M25 in the Dartford area as strong winds have led to the closure of the QE2 bridge. Clockwise (southbound) traffic is currently being diverted through one of the tunnels on the opposite carriageway. The bridge is
HIGH winds tore down part of a block of flats in Greenwich this morning (January 5) forcing families to leave their homes. The people living on the top floor of the property in Bellot Street were evacuated at around 1.30am after part of the
Before the computer, a keyboard was something on a piano, a web something a spider made and a mouse a small animal. However, with technology taking over the world, one particular phenomenon has grasped the population and that is social networking.
As the Christmas holidays come to an end, one cry can be heard from 16-18 year olds across the nation. Exams. It’s almost like an additional Christmas present including a free bundle of stress and sadness. Like many teenagers, I am very aware of the importance
The whole nation waits in dear anticipation for this years, 2012 Summer Olympic Games scheduled to take place right here in London, UK from 27 July to 12 August 2012. London will indeed become the first city to officially host the modern Olympic Games
