Community News
Fundraiser tries to meet as many people from Olympic nations as possible
18th May 2012
A FUNDRAISER is on a mission to meet as many people as she can from the 216 nations competing in the Olympics.
Young dancers compete for place in London-wide show
18th May 2012
ASPIRING dancers from secondary schools across Bexley and Greenwich put their best feet forward in a London-wide competition.
Historic Red House in Bexleyheath celebrates dedicated employee
18th May 2012
A TEA party was held at an iconic Bexleyheath building for an employee who has given 30 years service.
Crime on Britain's railways falls for eighth year in a row
18th May 2012
CRIME on Britain’s railways has fallen for the eighth year in a row, according to British Transport Police.
Welling woman named nurse of year on her birthday
18th May 2012
A WELLING woman has been named nurse of the year on her birthday.
Hive of activity to come to Bexleyheath for Queen's Jubilee
18th May 2012
THERE will be a hive of activity in Bexleyheath’s Broadway in an event to mark the Queen’s Jubilee.
Met Police commissioner to hold webchat
18th May 2012
MET Police Commissioner Bernard Hogan-Howe is hosting his next regular live webchat next week.
Policing will not suffer during the Olympics, says Met boss
17th May 2012
NEIGHBOURHOOD policing will not suffer during the Olympics, the Metropolitan Police’s top cop assured residents.
Just 1,800 tickets left for Olympic Torch Relay celebration in Bexleyheath
17th May 2012
TICKETS for the Olympic Torch Relay celebration evening at Danson Park are selling fast.
Bexley Council to consult people with learning disabilities and their carers
17th May 2012
BEXLEY Council will be consulting people with learning disabilities and their carers on the future of the services it provides.
Dance lovers urged to join Bexleyheath's Big Purple Zumba Party
16th May 2012
DANCE lovers from Bexley are being urged to sign up to the Big Purple Zumba Party in aid of Young Epilepsy.
Barnado’s in need of more stock at Erith Riverside Shopping Centre
16th May 2012
A CHILDREN'S charity is urging people to de-clutter their wardrobes by donating unwanted clothes.
Bexleyheath to hold Jubilee celebrations
16th May 2012
THERE will be a hive of activity in Bexleyheath’s Broadway in an event to mark the Queen’s Jubilee.
Bexley councillors launch petition against Waitrose U-turn in Sidcup
16th May 2012
BEXLEY councillors have launched a petition calling on Waitrose to reverse their decision and open a store in Sidcup.
MP supports tackling irresponsible dog ownership
16th May 2012
MP for Bexley and Crayford David Evennett has joined Dogs Trust to call for action on tackling irresponsible dog ownership.
Legal highs being used by children in Bexley
16th May 2012
LEGAL highs that pose a serious health danger are being used by children in Bexley, News Shopper can exclusively reveal.
28. A Rich and Poignant Past: Wartime London
by Stickyboard
16th May 2012
Showing the Imperial War Museum to a newcomer to London recently, I was reminded of how little attention most of us pay to the heritage of wartime London all around us.With the richness of the 21st century city on offer and our ever-busy lives, it’s easy to understand why. Yet the spirit and the shape of this great city are so inseparable from its times at war, and there are so many opportunities
Erith man charged with possession of images showing sex with a dog
15th May 2012
A 60-YEAR-old man from Erith has been charged with possession of images showing sex with a dog.
Bexley Council appeals for foster carers
15th May 2012
BEXLEY Council is encouraging anyone interested in becoming a foster parent to come forward.
Birds nest in the craziest of places, as one cleaner found out
15th May 2012
LEAVING the trees behind, birds are flocking to build their homes in the concrete jungle. Reporter Abigail Woodcock checks out the latest nesting hotspot.
Budding filmmakers invited to free masterclass for Rob Knox Film Festival
15th May 2012
BUDDING filmmakers are invited to a day of free masterclasses as part of the Rob Knox Film Festival.
Tougher sentences for people convicted of dangerous dog offences
15th May 2012
TOUGHER sentences will be handed to people who are convicted of dangerous dog offences under new guidelines from the Sentencing Council.
Bexleyheath to celebrate 100 years of clock tower
15th May 2012
PEOPLE are being invited to mark the 100th anniversary of Bexleyheath’s clock tower.
MP welcomes new Child Development Centre at Queen Mary’s Hospital
14th May 2012
AN MP has welcomed the official opening of a new Child Development Centre at Queen Mary’s Hospital.
Prince Edward formally opens Crayford school
14th May 2012
A CRAYFORD school has been formally opened by Prince Edward.
Tea and cake party in Sidcup raises more than £100 for British Red Cross
14th May 2012
HUNDREDS of cake-lovers braved the rain to raise more than £100 for charity at a tea and cake party in Sidcup High Street.
Bexley Council warns people about internet loan scammers
14th May 2012
BEXLEY Council is warning people to be aware of internet loan scammers.
Bexley to welcome Olympic torch with evening celebration
14th May 2012
BEXLEY will be welcoming the Olympic torch to the borough by holding an evening celebration event.
30 firefighters battle Abbey Wood house blaze
14th May 2012
THIRTY firefighters battled a house fire in Abbey Wood last night (May 13).
Candle causes house fire in Welling
14th May 2012
AN UNATTENDED candle is being blamed for a fire in a house in Welling.
Thames Water rules out drought order after April's heavy showers
13th May 2012
APRIL’S showers mean Thames Water will not be imposing more serious water restrictions on its customers, it has been announced.
Cuts to NHS 'creating high risk'
13th May 2012
NURSING leaders have called for a halt to the loss of hospital beds after a study revealed that patients were being left on trolleys for hours on end and treated in corridors.
Police urge ticketless fans to stay away from Dartford and Welling play-off final
13th May 2012
TICKETLESS fans of The Darts and The Wings are being urged to stay away from this afternoon’s play off final.
Free blood pressure checks as part of Stroke Awareness Month
12th May 2012
FREE blood pressure checks are being offered in Erith as part of Stroke Awareness Month.
Woman fears subsistence will cause her house to collapse
12th May 2012
A 50-YEAR-OLD woman says she is "terrified" to go to sleep at night as she fears subsistence will cause her house to collapse.
Award-winning Russian actor to appear in film at Rob Knox Film Festival
12th May 2012
AN AWARD-WINNING Russian actor is appearing in a film being shown at the Rob Knox Film Festival.
Film studies student celebrates winning national competition
12th May 2012
A 17-YEAR-OLD film studies pupil is celebrating after winning a national competition.
Tanker strike narrowly averted
11th May 2012
A STRIKE by tanker drivers has been averted after they voted narrowly to accept a peace deal aimed at ending a long-running row over terms and conditions.
Stabbing victim tells court he was "not fighting"
11th May 2012
A MAN who was stabbed seven times in Belvedere has told a court he was not fighting any of the men who attacked him.
37-year-old man faces prison after cannabis factory discovered in Erith
11th May 2012
AN ERITH man has been told he faces “a very significant jail sentence” after a cannabis factory was found at his home.
Man denies assault on Erith's Larner Road estate
11th May 2012
A 24-YEAR-old man has denied assaulting a woman on Erith’s Larner Road estate.
The Princess Royal opens new energy from waste facility in Belvedere
11th May 2012
The UK’s largest energy from waste facility has been officially opened by The Princess Royal in Belvedere. Reporter KELLY SMALE finds out how environmentally friendly it is.
German Shepherd to be destroyed after attack on disabled lady in Sidcup
11th May 2012
A JUDGE has ordered a German Shepherd that dragged a disabled lady to the ground must be destroyed.
Police called to Erith Town Hall following reports of man with knife
10th May 2012
POLICE were called to Erith Town Hall this afternoon following reports of a man with a knife.
Bus workers in Olympic strike threat
10th May 2012
THOUSANDS of bus workers are to vote on strikes in a row over payments during the Olympic Games.
Thousands to take action over jobs and pensions
10th May 2012
THE Government is to face a storm of protest over public sector pensions, pay and jobs when tens of thousands of workers will strike and take other forms of action today (May 10).
27. Celebrating British: THE London Tour for Visitors to Blighty
by Stickyboard
10th May 2012
Last week London was named the world’s best destination by TripAdvisor, having already taken Lonely Planet’s ‘best city to visit’ title in October of last year. With the Diamond Jubilee and the Olympics still to come, 2012 is likely to be a bumper year for foreign visitors to the city, if they can get out of Heathrow.It’s more than likely that someone you know will be visiting London from outside
Blogger given restraining order for grossly offensive and menacing tweets
9th May 2012
A BLOGGER has been given a restraining order over a pair of “grossly offensive and menacing” tweets.
UPDATE: A20 car crash man not seriously injured
9th May 2012
A MOTORIST whose car crashed near Crittall’s Corner this morning escaped the scene without being seriously injured.
Keen swimmers have a splashing time raising money for charity in Bexley
9th May 2012
MORE than 130 keen swimmers across Bexley had a splashing weekend raising money for charity.
Wednesday 9th May Classes
by Gorilla Circus - Flying Trapeze
9th May 2012
Oh dear, the weather looks a little threatening today- we are going to try and run classes but make sure you have your phones with you in case we have to cancel!
Accused was so covered in blood police though he had been stabbed, jury hears
9th May 2012
A JURY has heard that a man accused of attempted murder was so covered in the victim’s blood when police arrived that they thought he had been stabbed.
Members of a golf club tee off for charity
9th May 2012
MEMBERS of a golf club have teed off in a competition to raise vital funds for a community hospice.
Drought puts a dampner on plans for splash parks
9th May 2012
AN OPPORTUNITY for youngsters to splash around in the sun this summer has been dashed by the water shortage.
Nurse help's Sidcup man's flying wish come true
9th May 2012
A TERMINALLY-ill man’s last wish to fly was realised by a nurse at his care home.
Crash causing delays on A20 near Sidcup and Orpington
9th May 2012
A CAR crash is causing delays near Crittall’s Corner this morning (May 9).
Grieving granddaughters shown wrong body at Darent Valley Hospital
9th May 2012
THE GRANDAUGHTERS of a pensioner who died at Darent Valley Hospital were shockingly shown the wrong body following a series of blunders.
Erith man charged with ticket touting at FA Cup Final
8th May 2012
AN ERITH man has been charged with ticket touting prior to Saturday's FA Cup final.
900,000 more Olympic Games tickets on sale
8th May 2012
FANS are being given another chance to buy tickets for the Olympics this summer The 20,000 people who missed out on London 2012
tickets in the first two rounds of sales will be given priority when 900,000 more tickets go on sale on Friday.
Suicidal man says living in flat brother jumped from is a "nightmare"
8th May 2012
A SUICIDAL man whose brother threw himself to his death from their eighth floor flat says not being able to move out is a "nightmare".
Granddaughter of pensioner who suffered black eye calls for explanation
8th May 2012
THE granddaughter of a pensioner who suffered a black eye is calling for an explanation from his care home into his injury.
Girl, 9, raises money for Darent Valley Hospital
8th May 2012
A NINE-YEAR-OLD girl who spent the first week of her life in an incubator is raising cash for the hospital which cared for her.
Father shocked when 10-year-old daughter says weed was bought into playground
8th May 2012
"WHAT’S weed daddy?" is a question no father expects to hear from his 10-year-old daughter when she returns home from school.
Teenage girls flashed by man in Bexley park
8th May 2012
POLICE are appealing for help in identifying a man who exposed himself to two teenage girls in a park in Bexley.
Volunteers get stuck in to clear river of rubbish in Bexley
8th May 2012
VOLUNTEERS have been getting their hands dirty as part of a river cleanup in Bexley woods.
60-year-old Horse Chestnut gets the chop in Bexley Village
8th May 2012
A PENSIONER is disappointed a 60-year-old Horse Chestnut tree has been cut-down in Bexley Village.
Hospice invites women to join GI Jane Bootcamp
8th May 2012
GREENWICH and Bexley Community Hospice is inviting women to join its GI Jane Bootcamp.
400,000 set for pensions protest
7th May 2012
A FRESH wave of industrial action will be held this week against the Government's controversial public sector pension reforms, with union leaders predicting that up to 400,000 workers could be
involved.
Free trees offered to people in Bexley, Dartford and Gravesham
6th May 2012
FREE trees are being offered to people in Bexley, Dartford and Gravesham.
Families hold clean-up event in Sidcup housing estate
5th May 2012
SIDCUP families helped clean up their estate after litter louts and fly tippers dumped rubbish in parkland.
People invited to business event in Bexley
5th May 2012
PEOPLE are invited to a free business advice event in Bexleyheath.
Demonstrators to dress in black for hospital protest
5th May 2012
A CAMPAIGN group is holding a protest at Queen Elizabeth Hospital against cuts they say are claiming lives.
Former News Shopper 'Unsung Hero' from Bexleyheath dies at 88
5th May 2012
IN 1998, News Shopper recognised 75-year-old scout-leader Dennis Turrell as one Bexley’s Unsung Heroes.
London mayoral election 2012 live
4th May 2012
VOTERS went to the polls yesterday to decide who will be London’s next mayor. JIM PALMER will be at the count throughout the night to bring you live updates on all of the action as it happens.
Join Bexleyheath's Big Purple Zumba Party to win VIP O2 tickets
4th May 2012
PEOPLE taking part in Bexleyheath's Big Purple Zumba Party are being offered the chance to win VIP tickets to the O2.
Firefighters called to building alight on Crayford High Street
4th May 2012
FIREFIGHTERS have been called to a buidling alight on Crayford High Street.
Mother-of-two to hold coffee morning to raise funds for people with ME
4th May 2012
A MOTHER-OF-TWO who suffers from ME is holding a coffee morning to raise funds for people with the condition.
Staff at Erith legal advice centre walking 10km to generate funding
4th May 2012
AN ERITH company offering free legal advice is encouraging homeowners to join staff on a 10km walk around London’s legal landmarks.
Age UK Bexley finds temporary venue for Welling Pop in Parlour
3rd May 2012
AGE UK Bexley has found a temporary venue for its Welling Pop in Parlour.
Police appeal for information following fatal road collision in Dartford
3rd May 2012
Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal road traffic collision in Dartford yesterday morning.
Line up for Rob Knox Film Festival announced
3rd May 2012
THE line up for this month’s film festival to celebrate the life of murdered actor Rob Knox has been announced.
Pubs and restaurants invited to enter Bexley in Bloom competition
3rd May 2012
PUBS and restaurants are being invited to enter the Bexley in Bloom competition.
Only Boris 'bothered' to call Transport Secretary over commuter trains takeover
3rd May 2012
DESPITE most London mayoral candidates promising to lobby for control of the capital’s suburban railways if elected, only Boris Johnson has “bothered” to contact the Transport Secretary, according to her
department.
Artist showcases his work at Gravesend gallary
2nd May 2012
AN ARTIST is showcasing his work at an exhibition in Gravesend.
12-year-old arrested after Thamesmead stabbing
2nd May 2012
A 12-YEAR-OLD boy has been arrested after a man was chased by youths and stabbed in Thamesmead.
SLHT improves patient satisfaction
2nd May 2012
SOUTH London Healthcare NHS Trust [SLHT] has made an improvement in patient satisfaction in the latest survey.
Oxleas to hold health and wellbeing festival
2nd May 2012
HEALTH trust is holding its own festival to show people across three boroughs how to keep active and well.
Success for News Shopper's dangerous dogs campaign
2nd May 2012
NEWS SHOPPER is celebrating a hugely successful Shop A Dog campaign after the Government finally announced plans to overhaul dangerous dog law.
26. The Best Seats in London: Eating on the Bar
by Stickyboard
2nd May 2012
They may be the only seats left in the restaurant when you try to call up for a last minute reservation, but I think counter top seats are the best in the house. Whether it is at Riding House Cafe, my personal favourite, Bocca di Lupo or Mishkins, counter-top seating offers the same menu but with that little bit of added atmosphere and entertainment. What’s more, you’re more likely to get the
Blind puppy found tied-up in bag inside Bexleyheath telephone box
1st May 2012
A BLIND puppy has been found tied-up in a bag and dumped inside a Bexleyheath telephone box.
Council defends chief executive pay
1st May 2012
Bexley Council’s chief executive was one of the highest paid people in local government last year.
Barnehurst Infant School gets life-sized pirate ship
1st May 2012
CHILDREN at an infant school have been jumping for joy after having a brand new playground installed.
Missing 14-year-old girl from Erith found safe and well
1st May 2012
A MISSING 14-year-old girl from Erith has been found safe and well.
Police appeal for missing 14-year-old girl from Erith
1st May 2012
POLICE are appealing for help in tracing a missing 14-year-old girl from Erith.
Cardiac support group invites people to next meeting
1st May 2012
A CARDIAC support group is inviting sufferers and their families to their next meeting.
Welling scout congratulated by Queen for scouting achievements
1st May 2012
A SCOUT from Welling has been congratulated by the Queen for his scouting achievements.
Rainbow Guides from Bexley brave the weather to celebrate anniversary
1st May 2012
THE rain may have poured but spirits were high as girl guides from Bexley celebrated their anniversary on Saturday (April 28).
'Erith's Baby' was first girl born on Queen Mary's 1935 jubilee
1st May 2012
PATRICIA Mary Oldridge has the middle name Mary for a reason - she was the first girl to be born in the country on the silver jubilee of Queen Mary in 1935.
Danson Park to host celebrations as Olympic Torch Relay visits Bexley
1st May 2012
DANSON Park will be hosting a packed evening of celebrations on the day of the Olympic Torch Relay in Bexley.
Man jailed for robbing bookmakers in Bexley and Gravesend
1st May 2012
A 40-YEAR-OLD man has been jailed for eight years after robbing bookmakers in Bexley and Gravesend.
Young maths whizzes bring down divide in GCSE results
1st May 2012
A SCHEME where school pupils help fellow students with their maths studies has multiplied a school’s GCSE success.
Radiotherapy unit at Sidcup’s Queen Mary’s Hospital to open in 2013
30th April 2012
PLANS for developing a radiotherapy unit at Sidcup’s Queen Mary’s Hospital are underway.
Drought forces Bexley Council to keep children's splash parks closed
30th April 2012
SPLASH parks in Belvedere and Danson Park will not open this year due to drought conditions across the borough.
Environment Agency issues flood alerts as thunderstorms expected
30th April 2012
FLOOD alerts have been issued across the south east as thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected tonight.
Boys Brigade and Girls Association present first Battalion Display in 20 years
30th April 2012
THE first Battalion Display for 20 years was presented by the Boys Brigade and Girls Association in Wilmington on Saturday (April 28).
Wet weather is not enough to end the drout
29th April 2012
ALTHOUGH April showers have brought some relief, they are not enough to end the drought, Thames Water has warned.
Met Office forecasts sunshine for News Shopper region
29th April 2012
Temperatures are expected to get to 17C by 1pm tomorrow as sunshine is forecast for the area.
Classes today cancelled due to weather
by Gorilla Circus - Flying Trapeze
29th April 2012
We will be in touch to re-schedule those with bookings
82% say Government is 'out of touch'
29th April 2012
DAVID Cameron's Government is seen as out of touch by four in five voters, according to a poll.
Classes today cancelled due to weather
by Gorilla Circus - Flying Trapeze
28th April 2012
We will be in touch to reschedule those who had bookings.
Police seize four Pit Bull-type dangerous dogs during raid in Sidcup
27th April 2012
FOUR banned and dangerous dogs were seized from an address in Sidcup this morning (April 27).
Family of bus crash victim gather at accident site
27th April 2012
FRIENDS and family of a Belvedere student who died after being hit by a bus gathered at the scene of the crash to pay tribute.
Alternative to phone and park scheme trialled in Bexley
27th April 2012
MOTORISTS in Bexleyheath who do not want to pay for parking by phone have been given an innovative new option.
Wet Weather Information
by Gorilla Circus - Flying Trapeze
27th April 2012
Just a reminder for those booked in over the next few days. Should we decide that it is too wet to run your class we will call you with as much notice as possible to cancel. You will then be given a code to use with our booking system to re-book your class. If your [...]
Youngsters enjoy fun day at Sidcup fire station
27th April 2012
YOUNGSTERS have enjoyed a fun packed day at a fire station in Sidcup.
Judge orders dangerous Pit Bull Terrier found in Welling to be destoyed
27th April 2012
A JUDGE has ordered a dangerous Pit Bull Terrier be destroyed after it was found by police in Welling.
Bexley construction firm fined for ignoring safety warnings
27th April 2012
A BEXLEY construction firm has been fined £20,000 for repeatedly ignoring safety warnings.
Mother of Yemurai Kanyangarara pays tribute to her son
26th April 2012
THE mother of murdered schoolboy Yemurai Kanyangarara has described her son's killers as "evil individuals".
Teenager guilty of murdering schoolboy Yemurai Kanyangarara
26th April 2012
A TEENAGER has been found guilty of murdering schoolboy Yemurai Kanyangarara.
Judging panel confirmed for Rob Knox Film Festival
26th April 2012
THE judging panel has been confirmed for this years Rob Knox Film Festival.
Pick your favourite Crystal Palace picture
26th April 2012
The entries are in and now it's your chance to vote for your favourite picture in our Crystal Palace digital switchover competition.
Crew gets late night call to out of control bonfire in Erith
26th April 2012
FIREFIGHTERS were called to an out of control bonfire in Erith last night (April 25).
Bexleyheath mother says life "has really begun" following weight loss
25th April 2012
A MOTHER from Bexleyheath says her life “has really begun” after losing six stone and halving her dress side.
News Shopper looks at the front runners for the Mayoral Election
25th April 2012
AS THE race to be Mayor of London reaches the final furlong, JIM PALMER surveys the runners.
Nurse was 'unsafe' to practise
25th April 2012
SENIOR hospital staff giving evidence at a nurse's misconduct hearing say he was not safe to practise unsupervised following a string of alleged errors at Queen Mary's in Sidcup.
25. The Man-Date: A Chap's London Day Out
by Stickyboard
25th April 2012
Conditions: If you haven’t read Chap magazine, you’re not welcome to ingest the below.
Wow! What a special occasion! You are actually going to be able to spend some real time, with a real person, who you have a real connection with. Don’t blow it! If you have any intention of seeing this chap again you must make sure you pull out ALL of the stops to impress him. No bloke wants a wet friend
Nurse accused of catalogue of blunders
24th April 2012
A NURSE has been accused of a catalogue of blunders, including failing to call a doctor when a patient stopped breathing.
Olympian Jack Braughton shares his memories of the 1948 games
24th April 2012
A 91-YEAR-OLD former Bromley athlete who competed in the 1948 Olympics after travelling to Wembley by bus has spoken to
News Shopper about his memories.
Bexley College celebrates "significant progress" in Ofsted report
24th April 2012
SIGNIFICANT improvement has been made at Bexley College, according to inspectors.
Thamesmead teenagers meet Dutch youngsters on exchange visit
24th April 2012
TEENAGERS from Thamesmead have learnt about school-life in Holland as part of an exchange visit.
Breweriana collector agonisingly close to finding Bexley brewery tray
24th April 2012
A COLLECTOR is agonisingly close to getting his hands on an elusive brewery tray.
Church walk raises nearly £8,000 for charity
23rd April 2012
A FIVE hour church walk raised nearly £8,000 for charity.
Todays Classes Cancelled Due to Weather
by Gorilla Circus - Flying Trapeze
23rd April 2012
Please look out for our e-mail regarding rebooking if you were booked in. Thanks Gorilla Circus
Two people arrested at Belvedere travellers site
23rd April 2012
TWO people have been arrested at a travellers site on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle.
Welling man slams Bexley Council for "incorrect" parking ticket
23rd April 2012
A WELLING man has slammed Bexley Council for wasting his "time and money" claiming he was wrongly issued a parking ticket.
Five-year-old girl suffers serious injuries following Erith car crash
23rd April 2012
A FIVE-year-old girl has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a two-vehicle crash in Erith.
Belvedere woman to complete three marathons in five weeks
23rd April 2012
A BELVEDERE woman will be tackling three marathons in five weeks to raise cash for a breast cancer charity.
Public can question Met Commissioner Bernard Hogan-Howe in online chat
22nd April 2012
LONDONERS will be able to quiz the Met’s top cop during a live webchat tomorrow (April 23).
Bexley's youngsters invited to trials for London Youth Games
21st April 2012
BEXLEY's young sports stars are invited to compete in trials to represent the borough at Balfour Beatty London Youth Games.
Met Police Commissioner to hold event in Sidcup
21st April 2012
PEOPLE in Bexley and Bromley are being invited to talk to the Commissioner of the Met Police.
Over 200 children miss out on preferred primary schools in Bexley
21st April 2012
MORE than 200 children have missed out on their top three choices of primary school in Bexley.
Bexley's youngsters invited to Quadkids event at Danson Park
21st April 2012
BEXLEY'S youngsters are being invited to take part in an athletics day.
Five members of staff celebrate 130 years service at Erith School
21st April 2012
FIVE members of staff at a secondary school are celebrating a total of 130 years service.
Families invited to take part in sponsored walk for hospice
21st April 2012
GREENWICH and Bexley Community Hospice is inviting families to take part in a sponsored walk.
Dog owners face microchip costs
21st April 2012
MILLIONS of dog owners will have to pay for their pets to be fitted with a microchip, under plans set to be announced next week.
Nominate Bexley's GP receptionist of the year
21st April 2012
THE hunt is on to find Bexley's GP receptionist of the year.
Couple hold sponsored walk after daughter diagnosed with diabetes
23rd April 2012
A GREENHITHE couple are holding a sponsored five mile walk to raise cash for two charities.
Lightning strike leaves train passengers stranded
20th April 2012
THOUSANDS of travellers were left stranded on trains and station platforms yesterday evening after a lightning strike damaged signalling equipment.
REVIEW: News Shopper reporter attends Prime Minister's Questions
20th April 2012
If theatre tickets are out of your budget you could do a lot worse than apply for a visitors pass to Prime Minister's Questions. DAN KEEL watched David Cameron trade blows with MPs on the floor of the Commons.
Interactive map shows air ambulance call-out records
20th April 2012
AN interactive map showing the emergencies attended by London's Air Ambulance has gone live this week.
Belvedere fundraiser to walk 60 miles in memory of her mother and brother
19th April 2012
A BELVEDERE mother will be walking more than 60 miles in an overnight trek to raise money in memory of her mother and brother.
Jury in Yemurai Kanyangarara murder trial consider its verdict
19th April 2012
THE jury in the Yemurai Kanyangarara murder trial has been sent out to consider its verdict.
Bexley Grammar School pupils win NHS competition
19th April 2012
FOUR students from Bexley have been crowned winners of a competition run by the NHS that gets youngsters thinking about healthcare careers.
Diabetic athlete from Erith completes 43-mile coastline run
19th April 2012
A DIABETIC athlete from Erith ran more than 43 miles in a day to raise money for charity.
Bexleyheath newsagent given permission to open later
19th April 2012
A NEWSAGENT in Bexleyheath Broadway has been granted permission to sell alcohol later into the night.
Bexley Police's new borough commander talks race, policing priorities and Olympics
19th April 2012
BEXLEY Police have a new top cop taking over the role of borough commander. ABIGAIL WOODCOCK talks race, policing priorities and the Olympics with the first black man to take over the role.
'Don't show your true face at work' psychologists warn
19th April 2012
Putting on a front at work may not be such a bad idea, according to University of Greenwich psychologists.
Missing Belvedere woman found
18th April 2012
A SIKH woman who was reported missing from Belvedere has been found.
Bexley writers to hold auditions for screen-play preview film
18th April 2012
TWO budding script-writers from Bexley are appealing for actors and actresses to appear in a short film.
Crystal Palace in analogue switch-off
18th April 2012
The iconic Crystal Palace broadcast tower is no longer transmitting analogue signals.
Bexley's youth council hold taster session
18th April 2012
BEXLEY'S youth council has been out in force in Bexleyheath talking to young people.
Britons 'face £411 income gap'
18th April 2012
BRITONS face a typical "income gap" of £411 a month between their current take-home pay and what they need to live on comfortably, a report has suggested.
24. London's 'Ripping' Yarn: Jack the Ripper Tour
by Stickyboard
18th April 2012
I know it sounds naff, touristy, and outright geeky, but the Jack the Ripper tour by London Walks deserves a place as one of the 100 Great Things About London. Please keep reading. I’ll explain; if you love London, which you do, and you don't mind a bit of history then it will interest you. Parts of London which you walk past every day suddenly come alive with meaning and significance; if that
Yemurai murder accused "did not strike killer blow"
17th April 2012
A 16-YEAR-OLD boy accused of murdering Yemurai Kanyangarara was not party to the killing, a court has heard.
Police appeal for help to trace missing Belvedere woman
17th April 2012
A YOUNG Sikh woman has gone missing from her home in Belvedere.
Commuters in for "travel chaos" during improvement works at London Bridge
18th April 2012
NEWS Shopper readers are in store for years of "transport chaos" when trains cease to stop at London Bridge because of improvement works.
Bexley police welcomes new borough commander
17th April 2012
BEXLEY police has welcomed a new borough commander.
Bexleyheath hotel recognised for its green credentials
17th April 2012
A BEXLEYHEATH hotel has been rewarded for its green credentials.
Thamesmead charity organises event for International Women's Day
17th April 2012
A CHARITY is celebrating International Women’s Day with massages, zumba and other attractions.
Shoppers entertained by animals in the High Street
17th April 2012
A MENAGERIE including hissing cockroaches, bunnies, a boa constrictor and a tarantula landed in Bexleyheath over the school holidays.
Tube workers to strike for 72 hours
17th April 2012
WORKERS who maintain and upgrade Tube lines on London Underground are to strike for 72 hours next week in a dispute over pensions and benefits.
MP says 2,000 people will lose tax credits in Thamesmead and Erith
17th April 2012
More than 2,000 families in Erith and Thamesmead were set to lose all of their Child Tax Credit or Working Tax Credit, according to figures obtained by the Labour party.
D-Day veteran celebrates 100th birthday
17th April 2012
A BEXLEY veteran of the D-Day landings has celebrated his 100th birthday.
Brewery memorabilia collector hunting for elusive Bexley brewery tray
17th April 2012
A COLLECTOR of brewery memorabilia is appealing to Bexley homeowners in a bid to find the missing piece in his collection.
Erith and Thamesmead MP invites amateur film makers to enter competition
16th April 2012
MP for Erith and Thamesmead Teresa Pearce is urging amateur film makers to enter a national competition.
Five charged over wine scam
16th April 2012
FIVE people have been charged in connection with an alleged wine investment fraud.
Sidcup pensioner finally has surgery after months of cancelled appointments
16th April 2012
AFTER months of cancelled hospital appointments and three postponed operations, a Sidcup pensioner has finally had surgery.
Activists calling for ban on use of animals in circus performances to protest
16th April 2012
ACTIVISTS will be protesting outside a circus in Sidcup this week, calling for a ban on the use of animals in its performances.
Hospital trust loses personal details of hundreds of patients
16th April 2012
HOSPITAL trust has assured the public it has made security improvements after it admitted losing hundreds of patients’ personal data.
Daring residents scale 150ft tower block in Erith
16th April 2012
DARING residents have scaled a 150ft tower block as part of a regeneration project in Erith.
Digital tv up for grabs in Crystal Palace broadcast tower light show competition
16th April 2012
SNAPPERS could snap up a digital prize by capturing an illuminating moment in television history.
Family-run business celebrates 114th birthday
16th April 2012
A family-run electrical store is celebrating being open for 114 years.
Bexley primary schools battle it out in spelling bee competition
16th April 2012
EIGHT schools have battled it out in the annual Bexley Primary School Spelling Bee Competition.
Blogger guilty of sending grossly offensive and menacing messages on Twitter
16th April 2012
A BLOGGER could face jail after sending tweets which were found to be grossly offensive and menacing.
Blogger guilty of sending grossly offensive and menacing messages on Twitter
16th April 2012
A BLOGGER could face jail after sending tweets which were found to be grossly offensive and menacing.
Dragon's Den star Theo Paphitis gives Bexleyheath business a boost
16th April 2012
A BEXLEYHEATH business has received a welcome boost from Dragon’s Den star Theo Paphitis.
Wilkinson store to re-open in Thamesmead
15th April 2012
TWO loyal Wilkinson customers will be cutting the ribbon at the official re-opening of the store.
Parrots in top 10 most common Bexley birds
15th April 2012
PARROTS feature in the top 10 most common birds in Bexley, according to the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch.
Murder defendant 'found knife on some ledge'
13th April 2012
A 15-YEAR-OLD boy accused of murdering Yemurai Kanyangarara claims he found a knife by coincidence shortly before the killing, a court has heard.
Cyclists to peddle 250 miles across Vietnam to raise cash for charity
13th April 2012
A KEEN cyclist from Dartford has persuaded his girlfriend to ‘get on her bike’ and help him raise money in memory of his Nan.
Men in court accused of running cocaine and champagne fuelled brothel
13th April 2012
CITY bankers were chauffeured to a West End brothel where they paid up to £1,000 an hour for cocaine and champagne-fuelled threesomes, a court heard.
Erith primary school teacher picked by Google
13th April 2012
AN ERITH teacher was one of 50 from around the world to attend Google’s Teacher Academy.
23. Lights, Stars, Music: A Date at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Stickyboard
13th April 2012
For an atmospheric night of theatre, entertainment and romance you cannot beat the Open Air Theatre at Regent’s Park. Because of the glorious British weather, the Open Air Theatre only runs during the “summer” months (May to September) but it is a must for anyone who hasn’t been. Last year’s Crazy for You was an all-singing-all-dancing extravaganza and I loved every minute of it. The show wasn't
Bexley Council recognised for work in community with award
12th April 2012
BEXLEY Council has been congratulated for its work in the borough at an awards ceremony.
Bexley mums invited to buggy fitness classes
12th April 2012
MOTHERS have the chance to get active with their baby at buggy fitness classes.
Welling couple celebrate 65th wedding anniversary
12th April 2012
A WELLING couple who met as teenagers have celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.
Time management workshop in Erith
12th April 2012
PROCRASTINATION is the “thief of time” according to a business centre in Erith offering workshops in time management.
Erith man avoids jail sentence after threatening to kill girlfriend with imitation firearm
11th April 2012
A 37-YEAR-OLD man from Erith has avoided a jail sentence after he threatened to kill his girlfriend with an imitation firearm.
Belvedere Royal Mail delivery office to close
11th April 2012
A ROYAL Mail delivery office in Sheridan Road, Belvedere, will close on Saturday (April 14).
Schools and council sign up to joint Education Change Programme
11th April 2012
Bexley Council has signed up to work with schools to ensure pupils live up to their potential and develop skills needed to get a job.
Bexley signs up to door-step clothes recycling programme
11th April 2012
GETTING rid of unwanted clothes has been made simpler for 12,000 Bexley households.
Sentence will not be extended over Sikh TV body in boot death
11th April 2012
A WOMAN jailed for her involvement in the death of Bexleyheath TV executive Gagandip Singh will not have her prison sentence extended.
Sidcup man encourages people to sign up to organ donor register
11th April 2012
Three people die each day in the UK while waiting for a transplant.
Woman rescued from Abbey Wood house blaze
11th April 2012
A WOMAN was rescued by firefighters after a fire broke out in a mid-terraced house in Abbey Wood.
NHS workers vote on pension reform
11th April 2012
NHS workers are due to start voting on whether to accept the Government's controversial pension reforms, with a "no" vote set to spark fresh strikes.
Odds slashed on London Mayoral candidate Siobhan Benita
10th April 2012
A BOOKMAKER was yesterday forced to slash the odds on independent candidate Siobhan Benita winning the London Mayoral election following a feeding frenzy from eager punters.
Witness saw Yemurai Kanyangarara 'sliced' in the neck before he died
10th April 2012
A WOMAN has described the moment she saw 16-year-old Yemurai Kanyangarara get "sliced" in the neck with blood "spraying out" before he died.
Two dogs die from suspected anti-freeze poisoning in Welling
10th April 2012
A WELLING woman is warning dog owners to be vigilant after two of her pets died from suspected anti-freeze poisoning.
Youngsters enjoy annual Easter Fair
10th April 2012
YOUNGSTERS enjoyed transforming into beautiful butterflies and making their own jewellery at Erith Riverside Shopping Centre.
New photography exhibition at Hall Place
10th April 2012
ART lovers are being invited to a new photography exhibition at Hall Place.
Hospice invites people to enter Nightrider challenge
10th April 2012
GREENWICH and Bexley Community Hospice has six places available for a 100km moonlit bike ride.
Patient group praised for its achievements by MP David Evennett
10th April 2012
A BEXLEYHEATH patient group has been praised for its achievements by MP David Evennett.
Fundraisers to cycle to Madrid for brave Louie
10th April 2012
SEVEN-YEAR-OLD Louie Gorman suffers from a chromosome deletion disorder which affects only eight people in the world.
Thamesmead prison gang violence 'increased after riots'
10th April 2012
VIOLENCE at a new prison for young offenders increased substantially following the influx of men from last August's riots, a report has found.
Landmark anniversary for surviving Burma Chindit
9th April 2012
Not many people make it to their 70th wedding anniversary like Alma and Bill Cochrane. For Mr Cochrane the milestone is even greater, as one of the last surviving men from the legendary Burma Chindits.
Museum to host Bexley's annual history fayre and steam day
9th April 2012
A MUSEUM will be opening its doors to families for a steam day and Bexley's annual history fayre.
Student saved by air ambulance crews urges cyclists to raise money
9th April 2012
A STUDENT who was saved by air ambulance crews is appealing for cyclists raise money for the service.
Budding photographers invited to learn how to use their digital cameras
8th April 2012
PEOPLE are being invited to learn how to use their digital camera while enjoying nature.
Londoners urged to water trees with recycled bath water and cold cups of tea
6th April 2012
LONDONERS are being urged to water their trees with recycled bath water and cold cups of tea during the drought.
Welling charity shop relaunched by Paralympic medallist
6th April 2012
A HOSPICE charity shop has been re-opened by a Paralympic silver medallist.
Bexley Mencap to celebrate Jubilee with charity concert
5th April 2012
BEXLEY Mencap will be celebrating the Jubilee in style by holding a charity concert.
Parents invited to give washable nappies a try during Real Nappy Week
5th April 2012
PARENTS are being invited to give washable nappies a try during Real Nappy Week.
Shopkeepers warned after gang steal more than £30,000 worth of cigarettes
5th April 2012
Kent Police are warning shopkeepers to be vigilant after it was revealed a single gang has stolen £30,000 worth of cigarettes so far this
year.
Erith mum talks about the pain of ectopic pregnancies
5th April 2012
Ectopic pregnancies are notoriously difficult to diagnose. Reporter ABIGAIL WOODCOCK talks to a mother who lost three unborn children through the condition.
Duwayne Brooks in deputy mayor role for Brian Paddick
5th April 2012
A FRIEND of murdered teenager Stephen Lawrence and Lewisham councillor will be announced as part of the Lib Dems' London mayoral campaign this morning.
Cheap supermarkets linked to weight
5th April 2012
SHOPPING at Lidl may provide fat discounts but is also associated with pounds that are better shed than saved, a study has shown.
London Councils calls on government to crack down on dangerous dogs
5th April 2012
LONDON Councils has joined News Shopper in calling on the government to crack down on dangerous dogs.
Welling man denies murdering Paul Gunner
4th April 2012
A WELLING man has denied murdering Paul Gunner who was killed while out celebrating his birthday.
No smoke without water: is shisha a hit or a drag?
4th April 2012
Centuries old, the practice of Shisha, hubbly bubbly, hookah - whatever you want to call it - is proving ever more popular in Britain. Shrouded in controversy and mystique, JIM PALMER tries to cut
through the smoke screen.
Pensioner pleads not guilty to sexually assaulting 14-year-old girl
4th April 2012
A PENSIONER has pleaded not guilty to sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl.
22. No Timid Thames: An Amazing Slice of London's River
by Stickyboard
4th April 2012
That big blue (sometimes dank) streak of water which runs through London: where the boats float by, modern high rise apartments fill the banks, and tourists climb on top of one another to get the best photo of Big Ben! Yes, we all 'know' the Thames. But do the majority of people know what lies beyond East of Tower Bridge and West of Vauxhall Bridge?
Having spoken to many...it seems not. And
21. The Magnificent Seven: London's Beautiful Crypts
by Stickyboard
4th April 2012
“You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend. Those with loaded guns, and those who dig. You dig.”
No, not spaghetti westerns: London historian Hugh Meller used the phrase ‘the magnificent seven’ for the first time in 1981 to refer to the group of large Victorian cemeteries established between 1832 and 1841 to deal with the problem of overflowing graveyards in inner London.
Rabbit rescued from jaws of fox
3rd April 2012
A BUNNY rabbit is hop-ing to bounce back to its owners this Easter after escaping the jaws of a fox.
Murder accused given lift home by police on day of the killing, court hears
3rd April 2012
A TEENAGER accused of murdering 16-year-old Yemurai Kanyangarara was given a lift home by a policeman on the day of the killing, a court has heard.
Patriotic theme for this year's Bexley in Bloom competition
3rd April 2012
GREEN-fingered homeowners are encouraged to embrace the jubilee celebrations in this year’s Bexley in Bloom competition. The annual content is encouraging gardeners across the borough to ‘fly the
flag’ by planting their gardens, hanging baskets and plant-pots with a patriotic theme.
Cricketers give sports clubhouse a makeover
2nd April 2012
CRICKETERS at a sports club in Bexleyheath swapped their bats and pads for paintbrushes and hedge clippers at the weekend.
Child of the Year 2012 winners
2nd April 2012
The phone lines are now closed, all votes have been counted and verified and we can now announce the winners of News Shopper Child of the Year 2012.
Warm reception for Bexley College plans
2nd April 2012
Bexley College can't stand their heating bills, so are getting out of the building. JIM PALMER finds out how a move to a new campus would help.
Hall Place introduces entry fee
2nd April 2012
HALL Place has introduced an entry fee to visit the historic house in Bexley.
Teachers 'manipulate' test results
2nd April 2012
TEACHERS feel forced to "manipulate results" amid increasing pressure to ensure pupils pass exams, a poll has suggested.
Clocks in south London must go forward by nine minutes, experts warn
2nd April 2012
Clocks in South London will have to go forward an extra nine minutes this weekend to 'realign' its time with the rest of the city.
Shopping centre to hold fashion and beauty events
2nd April 2012
BROADWAY Shopping Centre will be running a selection of fashion and beauty events to celebrate the arrival of Spring.
Bexleyheath's NatWest bank raises £3,000 for hospice
2nd April 2012
STAFF at Bexleyheath's NatWest bank have raised £3,000 for a hospice by holding a black tie ball.
Slimming World group raises £650 for charity
2nd April 2012
A SLIMMING World group has raised £650 for charity by completing a sponsored walk.
School gets new minibus thanks to parents’ association
2nd April 2012
A SECONDARY school is celebrating after its parents’ association donated £10,000 towards buying a new minibus.
Annual fun run in Sidcup raises cash for Wateraid
2nd April 2012
AN ANNUAL fun run has raised more than £1,000 for charity.
Firefighters urge people to take extreme care when storing fuel
2nd April 2012
London Fire Brigade is urging people thinking of storing fuel to take extreme care after a woman suffered serious burns when she tried
to decant petrol in her home.
20. A Great Saturday AM Ritual: Pottering about Borough Market
by Stickyboard
2nd April 2012
Here's my $.02 (£.01?...) on one of most obvious-but oft overlooked places in London that makes London such an incredible place: Borough Market....
I have a confession: I get up earlier on Saturday morning than I ever do during the week for work. Crazy, I know-but this is what you do when want to be at Borough Market before 8.30am on a Saturday! This is what you do to get the best pick of
19. Oasis of Calm in London’s heart: Picnic in Phoenix Gardens
by Stickyboard
2nd April 2012
When you are stuck in town on a sunny day with hot pavement beneath your feet and air full of exhaust fumes, it all can get a bit too much. Luckily tucked behind the Odeon on Shaftesbury Avenue, close to the hustle and bustle of Soho and the exhausting entertainments of Covent Garden is a little oasis of calm. Phoenix Gardens are the ideal place to take a picnic (or just a coffee or book) and
Outdoor Classes at Regents Park Now on Sale!
by Gorilla Circus - Flying Trapeze
2nd April 2012
Hi Everyone, It’s that time of year again when Gorilla Circus packs up its indoor trapeze and heads out into the wild. We are pleased to announce that Regents Park are kindly letting us stay all summer this year. We will be in our regular spot next to the running track from the 21st April [...]
18. Swimming with ducks in Hampstead Heath.
by Stickyboard
2nd April 2012
We Londoners easily loose touch with nature (my interaction with nature is nowadays limited to the disease-ridden basil plant in my kitchen – or an occasional dog poo on foot incident). That’s why I have found taking a dip in mossy water amongst semi-naked Londoners and other equally obscure forms of wildlife so…restorative.
A century old tradition, bathing in the wooded Hampstead ponds was once
17. Putting the 'Art' into clogged arteries: London's Fast Food Greats!
by Stickyboard
2nd April 2012
So the economic downturn seems to have created a capital craving for good ol' fast food. Here's some of the finest:
Lucky Chip at The Sebright Arms:
A street food take on pub grub. If you like your burgers sloppy, greasy, and named after film stars, Nettil Market's burger van based Lucky Chip have taken residency at the transformed old man's pub The Sebright Arms.
TOP FACT Michael
16. Become a Culture Vulture: London's Galleries in one Swoop
by Stickyboard
2nd April 2012
Right now in London there has never been so much art. I mean it is literally pouring out every single corner of central London. And, not only is it everywhere, the quality is truly outstanding. What is also wonderful about this, is that everyone I know (OK this could be an age thing) is getting involved and wants to go see these exhibitions.
Whilst the selection is quite literally intoxicating,
Outdoor Flying Starting Soon!
by Gorilla Circus - Flying Trapeze
2nd April 2012
Yes, our indoor classes and classes at the Roundhouse are fully booked- but don’t despair! Our first outdoor classes will be starting in Regents Park in April, bookings will be open soon so sign up to our mailing list for more information!
15. Just Hanging Around: Rock Climbing at Westway
by Stickyboard
2nd April 2012
Ah the mid-week hump! A gritty morning coffee has relieved the lurking hangover, and come 5:30 I’m ready for some alternative evening’s entertainment to celebrate a successful Wednesday.
Londoners are spoilt for choice when it comes to alternatives, but here’s my insider’s tip: try indoor rock climbing.
It’s natural to question the fun of clambering artificial rocks, as well as the sanity of
Double-decker bus collides with car in Welling
27th February 2012
Kids Nail Salon
by Rubystef123
27th February 2012
I am mother of two children and have just started my own business . Kids Nail Salon is a mini mobile salon that comes to a venue of choice to spoil and pamper the birthday girl. Ages 5-11 see website for more details. www.kidsnailsalon.co.uk
Bexley Council spend £2.3 million on CCTV in four years
27th February 2012
Family pay tribute at scene of Gagandip Singh murder
27th February 2012
A DAY after his killer was found guilty, family and friends of a murdered television executive held a vigil at the place where Gagandip Singh's body was found in the boot of a burning car.
Bexley Council reminds dog-owners to clean up after their pets
26th February 2012
Bexley Council is reminding dog-owners to clean up after their pet – or face a £1,000 fine.
Consultation into where people with learning disabilities receive respite care drawing to close
26th February 2012
A CONSULTATION into where people with learning disabilities will receive respite services is drawing to a close.
Health and safety watchdog putting London construction sites in spotlight
26th February 2012
A HEALTH and safety watchdog is putting London construction sites in the spotlight to try and reduce death, injury and ill health.
Life-size space rocket lands in Crayford school playground
26th February 2012
BUDDING astronomers in Crayford were stunned when a space rocket landed in their playground.
UPDATE: More than 400 arrested so far during Operation Condor
26th February 2012
A POLICE operation to crackdown on licensing breaches across London has so far resulted in more than 400 arrests.
Brothers facing jail for attack which left man unconscious under bus with crushed leg
24th February 2012
THREE brothers are facing jail for an attack on a man which left him unconscious under a bus with a crushed leg.
Charlton man guilty of Gagandip Singh Blackheath boot murder
24th February 2012
A 20-YEAR-OLD has been found guilty of killing a Bexleyheath television executive whose body was found in the boot of a burning car.
Charlton teen accused of murdering three-year-old boy in Erith
24th February 2012
A TEENAGER has appeared in court charged with murdering a three-year-old boy.
Campaigner advised on fighting off supermarket plans by "major competitor"
24th February 2012
SECRETIVE advice was offered to a campaigner trying to prevent Asda coming to Belvedere by one of the supermarket's "major competitors".
Dance lovers invited to Bexleyheath's first Big Purple Zumba Party
23rd February 2012
THERE is still time for dance lovers to sign up to Bexleyheath's first Big Purple Zumba Party.
Volunteers needed to help clean River Cray
23rd February 2012
VOLUNTEERS are needed to help clean a river of weeds and litter.
Bexleyheath mum wins £10,000 in charity lottery
23rd February 2012
A MUM-OF-TWO from Bexleyheath has bagged £10,000 in a Hospice charity’s lottery.
Three Peacocks stores to close across Bexley
23rd February 2012
THIRTY-EIGHT jobs will be lost and three shops will close in Bexley borough despite clothing retailer Peacocks being saved from administration.
Council wants to use more local businesses
22nd February 2012
BEXLEY Council has pledged to shop local to help businesses in the borough.
Families invited to annual charity fun run in Sidcup
22nd February 2012
FAMILIES are invited to take part in an annual charity fun run.
Elderly and disabled people offered help during digital switchover
22nd February 2012
ELDERLY and disabled people are being offered help during the switch to digital TV.
Young dancers celebrate role in Swan Lake
22nd February 2012
SIX young dancers from Sidcup have had their dreams come true after landing a role in Swan Lake.
Parents at 'wits end' with Barnehurst alleyway plagued by dog mess
22nd February 2012
A BARNEHURST alleyway plagued by dog mess is forcing parents and children to do "the poo dance" during the school run.
Sidcup building goes under auctioneer's hammer for £750,000
22nd February 2012
A SIDCUP building which was at the heart of the community for 74 years has gone under the auctioneer's hammer for £750,000.
Third chance to get Olympic tickets
22nd February 2012
PEOPLE who missed out on Olympic tickets in the first two rounds are to get an exclusive 24-hour chance to buy when sales reopen in April.
Pancake race was flipping eggs-ellent for charity
22nd February 2012
A CHARITY hopes to have stacks of cash following the sweet success of the first annual Bexleyheath Pancake Race.
Bin fire causes smoke logging at Erith sheltered housing scheme
22nd February 2012
THICK smoke seeped into a block of sheltered housing in Erith after a lit cigarette was thrown into a wheelie bin last night (February 21).
14. A Shortcut to happiness: Swing Dancing in London
by Stickyboard
22nd February 2012
Want to get fit without trying? Meet fun friends, pretty girls and fine young men? Laugh out loud? Well these are all common side-effects of swing dancing!
When I first came to London seven years ago, knowing no-one and keen on anything that didn’t cost much, I turned up shyly to a free Christmas concert in the Royal Festival Hall ballroom. With a whirl of live big band music and a roomful of
Students celebrate Community Development certificate achievements with Trust Thamesmead
21st February 2012
STUDENTS celebrated achieving Community Development certificates in association with charity Trust Thamesmead.
Boris pledges to bring Freedom Pass eligibility down to 60
21st February 2012
BORIS Johnson has pledged to lower the age of eligibility for free 24-hour public transport back to 60 if he is re-elected.
Northumberland Heath bakery proves a hit with WeightWatchers members
21st February 2012
A bakery’s worst nightmare has got to be a WeightWatchers phenomenon sweeping through its customers. Reporter ALAN WOODS investigates one innovative solution.
Pensioners need new venues for their clubs in Foots Cray and Welling
21st February 2012
PENSIONERS across Bexley face losing their social lives if new venues cannot be found for their clubs.
Grandfather complains to healthcare trust after wife's health deteriorates
21st February 2012
A GRANDFATHER says his wife "would not be in the state she is now" had a hospital not cancelled her regular check-up.
Flying Trapeze Courses and Gorilla Circus at the Roundhouse
by Gorilla Circus - Flying Trapeze
20th February 2012
Hi Everyone, Just a quick update on what’s going on here at Gorilla Circus. Indoor Flying Trapeze Courses There’s still time to book yourself onto one of our 6 week courses starting this Sunday at the Hanger Arts Trust, but with only 4 spaces available you’ll have to book quickly! Our Saturday one off classes [...]
Bexley residents encouraged to report 'grot spots' in their area
20th February 2012
A NEW scheme has launched in Bexley that encourages people to report “grot spots” in their area.
Sidcup mother says sentence for her son's killer is 'slap in the face'
20th February 2012
A SIDCUP mother whose son was punched to death on a night out in Nottingham has branded his killer's “lenient” prison sentence a “slap in the face”.
Fashion student from Bexleyheath showcases designs at London Fashion Week
20th February 2012
A FASHION student from Bexleyheath has been chosen to showcase her designs at London Fashion Week.
Drought alert ahead of water talks
20th February 2012
Parts of England are in "crippling drought" with some rivers and groundwater levels lower than in 1976, it has been warned ahead of a Government summit on the issue.
Doctors warn on alcohol-related deaths
20th February 2012
MORE than 200,000 people could die early from causes related to alcohol over the next 20 years, leading doctors have warned.
Plea to police over lost offenders
18th February 2012
SEXUAL abuse victims' groups have said it is "vitally important" police inform the public if sex offenders escape their watch, after it emerged the country's largest force has lost track of more
than 100 registered criminals.
Young carers enjoy party in Belvedere
18th February 2012
YOUNGSTERS who take care of their disabled parents have enjoyed a party.
Bexleyheath car park set to be transformed into hotel and flats
18th February 2012
A BEXLEYHEATH car park looks set to be tranformed into a hotel and flats.
News Shopper advert helps student find apprenticeship
18th February 2012
AN ADVERT in News Shopper led a student to transform his life by completing an apprenticeship.
Bexley residents urged to become blood donors
18th February 2012
PEOPLE in Bexley are being encouraged to become a blood donor.
Boys' brigadier wins prestigious award
18th February 2012
A BOYS' brigadier has won a prestigious award for his volunteer work.
RSPB wildlife photography contest open for entries
17th February 2012
YOUNGSTERS are being encouraged to get snappy with animals to be in with a chance to win a monkey - that’s £500, not a primate.
Candles spark bedroom fire in Bexleyheath
17th February 2012
A MOTHER and daughter fled their house after unattended candles in one of the bedrooms set a cabinet alight.
Mums invited to swap their maternity and baby wear wardrobe for a new look
16th February 2012
Bexley Council is inviting mums to swap their maternity and baby wear wardrobe with other mums to get a new look.
Boy, 6, becomes Muay Thai champion
16th February 2012
A SIX-YEAR-OLD boy is celebrating after becoming a champion in Muay Thai.
Hunt on for London elections teens
16th February 2012
ELECTION campaigners are looking for people who turn 18 on the day of this year’s poll.
Bexleyheath volunteers undertake remarkable garden transformation
16th February 2012
VOLUNTEERS at a Bexleyheath charity have transformed a pocket of derelict land into a peaceful ‘eco-therapy garden.’ The re-vamped garden at ‘Mind in Bexley’, in the Broadway, was officially opened
on Wednesday (February 15) by Bexley Councillor Eileen Pallen.
Bexley Council considers plans for community facilities in Slade Green
16th February 2012
PLANS for new community facilities to regenerate Slade Green are being considered by Bexley Council following a public consultation.
Families 'on the brink of poverty', survey says
16th February 2012
MORE than 70 per cent of families are financially "on the edge", according to new research.
Bexley pupils set to break Guinness World Record
15th February 2012
BEXLEY schoolchildren look set to have helped break the Guinness World Record for the most people signing and singing a song simultaneously. Youngsters from all over the country and overseas took
part in the event, including pupils from Upton Primary School, Hurst Primary School and Pelham Primary School.
Artist gives insight into lives of Bluewater staff
15th February 2012
HAVE you ever given a second-thought about whose just served you at your favourite store, or pondered what the guy cleaning the loos does in his spare time?
Building contractor helps in horse rescue
15th February 2012
A BUILDING contractor put his horsepower to good use to rescue a distressed animal trapped in a drainage ditch.
Bexley Council urges people to stay off ice covered lakes
15th February 2012
BEXLEY Council is urging people to stay off ice covered lakes in the borough.
Gravesend RNLI rescue same man from river in Erith twice
15th February 2012
A LIFEBOAT crew got called out twice yesterday to the same man who jumped into the River Thames.
80,000 rise in jobless forecast
15th February 2012
THE Government is braced for more bad news on the jobs front with new unemployment figures expected to show another increase, sparking fresh calls for action.
Warning issued after Thamesmead kitchen fire
15th February 2012
FIREFIGHTERS are warning people to take care when cooking after being called to a kitchen fire in Thamesmead.
Perverted bus driver jailed for underage sex in his double-decker bus
15th February 2012
A PERVERTED bus-driver has been jailed for nine years for having underage sex on-board his double-decker bus.
13. Weekly wine tasting for a Fiver...in Kensington!?!
by Stickyboard
15th February 2012
For about 3 years now, every Thursday evening I go to the whole food’s supermarket for an event they call “Thirst Thursday”. I believe it started as a marketing ploy but has slowly turned into an un-missable London Social Event.
The premise is simple. For £5, you get to try 5 small glasses of wine and 5 small plates of food. The evenings are usually themed and generally try to promote different
12. A True Diamond in the Rough: Mudchute City Farm
by Stickyboard
15th February 2012
Beneath heady towers of London’s financial district, on the isle of dogs, sits 32 acres of green and pleasant land. This 32 acres of land that was once used to defend London from Nazi bombers and had the Eastend community of dockers at its heart, is now home to something special.
It is home to Mudchute Farm, the UK’s largest city farm.
Since 1977 the farm has been growing and it now has over
11. King of the Swinger ohh: Flying Trapeze London Style
by Stickyboard
15th February 2012
Ever climbed something reeeally high and had the urge to jump, do a couple of stylish spins in the air and land flawlessly on the ground with everyone watching and wooping? I haven’t.
But in some fantastic moment of madness last summer I signed up for a flying trapeze lesson on Acton Common with a company called Gorilla Circus, and it was amAZing!
Basically you climb this big ladder, which feels
Number of Bexley homeowners without TV licence rises
14th February 2012
THE number of Bexley homeowners caught watching their television without a licence increased last year.
Belvedere students leave ears ringing after drumming workshop
14th February 2012
EARS were left ringing as students at a Belvedere school enjoyed a steel drumming crash course last week.
Thamesmead in Sarah Beeny exhibition on 'classic' estates
14th February 2012
IT may not be everybody’s favourite piece of architecture, but Thamesmead features in major exhibition on British homes over the last 250 years.
DVLA staff protest against proposals to close office
14th February 2012
DVLA staff staged a Valentine’s Day protest against the proposals which would see their jobs cut and their office closed.
No compensation for hundreds left without phone line in attempted cable theft
14th February 2012
HUNDREDS of people who struggled for up to six days with no phone line or internet are not entitled to a penny in compensation.
Belvedere man pleads guilty to sexually assaulting woman on train
14th February 2012
A 28-YEAR-OLD man who sexually assaulted a woman on a train claimed he may have thought the victim was his wife.
People invited to take part in pancake race for charity
14th February 2012
PEOPLE are being invited to fire up their frying pans and put their flipping skills to the test in a charity pancake race.
Bexley MP to fly to Jordan to discuss deportation of Abu Qatada
14th February 2012
BEXLEY’S MP will fly to the Middle East as the UK tries to rid itself of the man once described by a judge as Osama bin Laden’s right hand man in Europe.
Great-grandmother celebrates turning 100 with Elvis Presley cabaret
14th February 2012
A GREAT-GRANDMOTHER has celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by friends and family.
Inspirational characters at Bexley school's Hero Day
14th February 2012
A PRINCESS, boxing champion and chef attended a primary school during Hero Day.
Met Police pledges to tackle learning disability hate crime
14th February 2012
THE Met has signed up to a 10 point pledge as part of its commitment to tackle all forms of hate crime.
Dermot O'Leary comes out top in Valentine's poll
14th February 2012
DERMOT O'Leary has proved he has the X-Factor after topping a poll of the nation's women which asked them to name their top television Valentine.
Teams needed for charity pancake race in Bexleyheath
13th February 2012
PEOPLE are being invited to take part in a pancake race to raise cash for charity.
8. The One and Only... National Theatre
by Stickyboard
14th February 2012
A theatre? What is so good about a theatre? I hear you say, apart from the obvious enjoyment of the evening and perhaps matinee performances. Well the National Theatre, I believe, is unlike any other theatre for the enormous variety not only in the productions being shown but all the other things that this building has to offer!
Situated on the Southbank which is considered to be one of the
Plans for more than 100 new homes in Bexleyheath submitted
12th February 2012
PLANS for more than 100 new homes at the rear of the former Woolwich site in Bexleyheath have been submitted by Tesco.
Boris Johnson pushing for control of London's suburban railways
11th February 2012
Mayor of London Boris Johnson is calling on the government to hand over control of the capital's suburban railways to City Hall.
Temperature plummets to winter low
11th February 2012
BRITAIN has endured its coldest night of the winter so far, according to weather forecasters.
Two cars crash near The George Staples pub in Sidcup
11th February 2012
THREE out of four people involved in a crash outside a pub in Sidcup this morning (February 11) walked away unscathed.
Perverted Bexleyheath bus driver jailed for underage sex in his bus
10th February 2012
A PERVERTED bus-driver from Bexleyheath has been jailed for nine years for having underage sex in his double-decker bus.
Jury retire in Gagandip Singh murder trial
10th February 2012
THE jury have retired to consider their verdict in the Gagandip Singh murder trial.
MP needs 'convincing' over Boris Johnson's TFL proposals for Bexley trains
10th February 2012
MAYOR of London Boris Johnson is calling on the government to hand him the power to make decisions about the capital’s rail services.
Welling man in court charged with the murder of Paul Gunner
9th February 2012
A WELLING man has appeared in court charged with the murder of Paul Gunner who was killed while celebrating his birthday.
Met Office issues warning as snow set to return to region
9th February 2012
SNOW flurries could return to the region this evening as the country continues to shiver in the Arctic freeze.
2. Night at the Museum... without Stiller
by Stickyboard
14th February 2012
So you think you’ve been to the Science Museum? Not like this you haven’t. Keen to get more young adults into science, the museum, alongside others in London, has been throwing their doors open after hours for special Lates events.
Open access, exclusive demonstrations and yes, “refreshments”, combine to make one of the most educational and fun nights you’ll have out in town this year. To get
10. An experimental Sunday @ Brixton Market
by Stickyboard
14th February 2012
For those of you who sing the praises of Borough Market but are hankering after something new, I can not recommend Brixton Indoor Market and the Brixton Electric Avenue Street Market enough. If you are a lover of food, or just enjoy a potter and a nibble, both of these will appeal! Ideal for a lazy late Sunday morning: you can peruse the delights of the markets and then settle down for a spot of
South London Healthcare Trust one of seven set to receive £1.5 billion Government bailout
8th February 2012
A BAILOUT of £1.5billion is set to be paid by the Government to seven struggling NHS trusts, including South London Healthcare NHS Trust (SLHT) The Department of Health (DoH) will give the money to trusts with ‘serious structural financial issues’ related to paying back Private Finance Initiatives (PFIs).
Police seize more than £120,000 worth of drugs in gang crime crackdown
8th February 2012
POLICE have seized more than £120,000 worth of drugs in Bexley as part of a major crackdown on gang crime.
Boris Johnson comes out fighting in Mayoral election battle
8th February 2012
As Mayor of London Boris Johnson kick-starts the campaign to defend his title in the Mayoral Elections in May, reporter JIM PALMER talks to him about his upcoming fight.
Boris comes out fighting for police TKO scheme
8th February 2012
FIGHTING skills are bringing young people into contact with police officers –in a good way.
Thamesmead pensioner blasts housing associaton for closing shops
8th February 2012
A THAMESMEAD pensioner has blasted a housing association for "taking the heart out of the community" by closing a parade of shops.
Sidcup man fined after police discover two alligators in his bedroom
8th February 2012
A 29-YEAR-OLD man from Sidcup has been fined £200 after police found two alligators in his bedroom.
Damp has ruined everything, says housing association tenant
8th February 2012
DAMP in a housing association tenant’s house got so bad his asthmatic son was unable to come and stay.
Grandmother becomes naked chef to raise cash for sick toddler
8th February 2012
A GRANDMOTHER dared to bare all as she became a naked chef to raise cash for a sick toddler.
Gang members targeted in Met Police crackdown
8th February 2012
TASK forces are being set up in Lewisham and Greenwich to deal with local gang crime as Scotland Yard begins a renewed crackdown on the problem.
Bexley Council staff take part in Olympic 'major incident' simulation
8th February 2012
THE PRESSURE of the Olympics arrived early at Bexley Council last
month as staff took part in a major incident simulation exercise.
Welling man charged with the murder of Paul Gunner
7th February 2012
A 32-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with the murder of Paul Gunner who was killed while celebrating his birthday in Bexley Village.
11 vehicles seized and 2 motorists arrested as Bexley police target drivers
7th February 2012
POLICE officers in Bexley seized 11 vehicles and arrested two people as part of a capital-wide operation to target criminal motorists.
Child of the Year 2012 launches tomorrow
7th February 2012
NEWS Shopper kicks off its search for the cutest child in south-east London and north Kent tomorrow in this year’s Child of the Year competition.
Gravesend lifeboat braves fog to rescue Erith sailor with breathing difficulties
7th February 2012
THE Gravesend lifeboat sailed through thick fog to rescue a man with breathing difficulties on board a ship last night. (February 6)
Parking fines in Bexley's controlled parking zones set to rise
7th February 2012
PARKING fines in Sidcup and Welling controlled parking zones (CZPs) will increase by £20 later this year.
More misery as big freeze continues
7th February 2012
THE big freeze shows little sign of relenting with sub-zero temperatures set to bring more misery in the coming days.
Police offer £20,000 reward to catch killer of minicab driver
6th February 2012
DETECTIVES are offering a reward of up to £20,000 in an attempt to catch the killers of a minicab driver in Abbey Wood.
Man jailed for stabbing teenager in the face
6th February 2012
A GREENWICH man has been jailed for repeatedly stabbing a teenager in the face.
GALLERY: Snow pictures sent in by News Shopper readers
6th February 2012
News Shopper readers share their snowy images in the News Shopper picture gallery...
Debate on senior Bexley Council officers' pay rejected for a second time
6th February 2012
The petition, submitted by 75-year-old Elwyn Bryant, of Salisbury Road, Bexley, boasted more than 2,200 signatures and demands salaries be capped at £100,000.
ASDA plans for Belvedere rejected by councillors
6th February 2012
A BAD result for ASDA left traders celebrating as controversial plans to bring the superstore to Belvedere were knocked back by councillors.
Safety tips to help people stay safe during wintry weather
6th February 2012
A LIST of safety tips has been produced to help people keep themselves safe from fire in the home during the wintry weather.
Some schools make uniform changes during cold snap
6th February 2012
MOST schools in the News Shopper area are open today with some relaxing their uniform policies because of the wintry weather.
Icy conditions are causing delays to train services
6th February 2012
ANYONE hoping for a snow day today is set to be disappointed as public transport is running this morning (February 6).
Icy threat as working week begins
6th February 2012
FORECASTERS have warned of icy conditions as many people back to work after the weekend’s snow.
9. Exercise and Indulgence: Richmond Park
by Stickyboard
14th February 2012
This is the ultimate day trip if you have time, energy and feel like you just need to just get out of the city but you don't have a car. All you have to do is hop on the underground and go to Richmond Station and head to Richmond Park
Out the station turn left and weave your way through yummy mummies, city-boy-dads, prams and posh poodles. Stop off at Paul's on the way and grab yourself a coffee
Dog owners warned after two icy water incidents in less than 24 hours
5th February 2012
DOG owners are being reminded to keep their pets on leads when around frozen ponds and lakes after two incidences of animals going into icy water in the last 24 hours.
Southeastern tells commuters to expect cancellations during Monday rush hour
5th February 2012
COMMUTERS could have a difficult journey into work tomorrow (February 6) as cancellations and delays are expected to train services.
Council services largely unscathed by snowfall
5th February 2012
COUNCIL services are largely running as normal despite the overnight snowfall in the area.
Send your snow pictures to News Shopper
5th February 2012
A BLANKET of the white stuff is covering the area today and News Shopper wants to see your pictures of the fun you are having playing in it.
Snow causing travel problems across News Shopper region
5th February 2012
SNOW is causing problems for train passengers today and drivers are warned to be careful while Transport for London says it has managed to keep
London ‘open for business’.
Region on amber alert after overnight snowfall
5th February 2012
A BLANKET of snow is covering the area after the big freeze brought dumps of up to 16cm overnight.
Peter Andre awards two Bexley schoolchildren
4th February 2012
POPSTAR Peter Andre has awarded two Bexley schoolchildren for their winning stories about where they live.
Dartford Irish Golf Society raises cash for cerebral palsy sufferer Charlie Randell
4th February 2012
A GOLF society has raised £350 for a 12-year-old boy who suffers from cerebral palsy.
Young Epilepsy invites dancers to join Big Purple Zumba Party
4th February 2012
A CHILDREN'S charity is calling on dance lovers to take part in Bexleyheath's first Big Purple Zumba Party.
Sidcup building to go under the auctioneer's hammer
4th February 2012
A SIDCUP building which was at the heart of the community for 74 years is set to go under the auctioneer's hammer.
Shopping centre offers free advertising
4th February 2012
A SHOPPING centre is offering free advertising to clubs, organisations and societies.
Students campaign for Endangered Animals Day
4th February 2012
STUDENTS from a secondary school are campaigning for an Endangered Animals Day.
Firefighters urge people to take extra care during severe cold weather
4th February 2012
WITH the Met Office issuing a severe cold weather warning this weekend, firefighters are urging people to take extra care and stay safe.
Pupil, 8, enjoys becoming headteacher for the day
4th February 2012
AN EIGHT-YEAR-OLD boy was the envy of his classmates when he got to rule his school for a day.
Parking fines to increase by 50 per cent in Sidcup and Welling during Olympics
3rd February 2012
PARKING fines in Sidcup and Welling will increase by 50 per cent during the Olympics.
Bexley CCTV cameras lead to increased number of arrests
3rd February 2012
INVESTMENT in CCTV cameras across Bexley has paid off as the number of arrests following CCTV monitoring has more than doubled.
Bexleyheath takeaway refused permission to stay open until 3am
3rd February 2012
A BEXLEYHEATH takeaway has been refused permission to stay open until 3am through fear it may encourage crime.
Severe weather warnings as snow expected across London and Kent
3rd February 2012
Weather warnings have been issued for London and the south east as the cold snap continues to bite.
Blackfen school links with pupils in India to debate children's rights
3rd February 2012
SCHOOLGIRLS from Blackfen have linked up with children across the globe to share their views about children’s rights.
Wildlife police get unprecedented help from charity
1st February 2012
A WILDLIFE charity is the first group to directly fund a Metropolitan police.
Hundreds left without phone line after attempted cable theft
1st February 2012
HUNDREDS of phone lines in Sidcup have been cut off and will not be reconnected for days after an attempted cable theft.
Funding for specialist school in Erith approved
1st February 2012
FUNDING for a specialist school for pupils who are on the autistic spectrum has been approved.
Rare species of duck spotted in Thamesmead
1st February 2012
AN EXTREMELY rare species of duck has been spotted in Thamesmead.
Police appeal after staff from a Bexleyheath bar were assaulted
1st February 2012
DETECTIVES in Bexley are appealing for information after two members of staff from a bar were assaulted.
Driver of Bexley Council's CCTV car accused of sleeping on the job
1st February 2012
A DRIVER of one of Bexley Council's CCTV cars has been accused of sleeping on the job.
NHS trust accused of misleading people over possible closure of Queen Mary's Sidcup
1st February 2012
AN NHS trust has been accused of misleading people over the possible closure of Queen Mary's Hospital Sidcup By 2014, South London Healthcare Trust, which runs Queen Mary's, Queen Elizabeth
Woolwich and Princess Royal Bromley, must become a foundation trust to meet government guidelines.
Seven people charged with fraud offences
1st February 2012
SEVEN people have been charged in relation to a fraud investigation conducted by Lewisham safer neighbourhood officers.
7. London’s Heart; A touching memorial
by Stickyboard
14th February 2012
London is a reflection of the people who live in it. Our lust can be found in the narrow alleys of Soho, our need for knowledge is reflected in London’s libraries and bookshops. Our gluttony and our multi-culturalism can be seen in restaurants providing food from all over the globe. Our capacity for violence can be found in the need for police stations and our neglect for those less fortunate
6. Zoo Lates; See the animals in a whole new way!
by Stickyboard
14th February 2012
Going to the zoo doesn't just have to be for toddlers and hassled parents trying to keep tabs on their over excited children, there is in fact a whole animal kingdom out there waiting for the rest of us; Zoo Lates at London Zoo.
As the last of the lunch boxes and school coaches roll out of the gates, the green picnic spaces make way for pop up bars, food stands (from Ostrich burgers to Spanish
5. A date with a view!
by Stickyboard
14th February 2012
On a glorious summer evening I went for a cocktail at Searcy's at The Gherkin - a Private Members Bar with one of the best views in London.
On the 48th floor, the bar has a 360 degree view of all of London and it is simply breath taking! I was with a date but rather than try and impress each other with sophisticated chat, our excited giddiness took over and we started playing i-spy, capering
4. London in Bloom; Columbia Road Flower Market
by Stickyboard
14th February 2012
Every Londoner should visit this fantastic market in Shoreditch. It's one of the few excellent London markets open on Sunday and worth a visit any time of the year. This unassuming road is filled with market stalls of flowers and plants, barrow boys, food stalls and craft shops.
The prices are incredible. Last time I was there I got an mini orange tree with fruit on it for £3. I know a few
Pensioner claims faulty cooker is causing kitchen to melt
31st January 2012
A PENSIONER is among residents who claim their kitchens are melting because of faulty cookers installed by a housing association.
Cost of dying gets more expensive
31st January 2012
THE cost of dying in Bexley has become more expensive as cremation costs increase.
Officers recommend Belvedere ASDA proposals are approved this week
31st January 2012
CONTROVERSIAL plans to bring ASDA Belvedere have moved a step forward, with Bexley Council planning officers recommending it goes ahead.
Reporter tackles spending culture and talks to a money coach
31st January 2012
We live in a spending culture where it’s easier to reach for the plastic rather than worry about the cash.
Aspiring Bexley poets to write collective poem about the Olympics
31st January 2012
ASPRING poets across Bexley are writing a collective poem describing what London 2012 means to them.
Big freeze alert for area's roads as temperature drops to -4C
31st January 2012
SCATTERED snow showers and freezing temperatures could cause icy conditions on roads in parts of the UK, forecasters have warned.
College relocation plans get Town Centre Forum backing
30th January 2012
A COMMUNITY group has backed Bexley College’s plans to relocate to Erith.
Charlton Athletic players visit youngsters at Crook Log Leisure Centre
30th January 2012
TWO Charlton Athletic FC players surprised youngsters taking part in a football course.
Prolific burglars jailed for string of high-value car thefts
30th January 2012
A GANG of prolific car thieves have been locked up after stealing 18 prestigious cars whilst the owners slept in their homes.
Time to come out of hibernation!
by Gorilla Circus - Flying Trapeze
9th February 2012
Hi Everyone, Spring is in the air, which means that Gorilla Circus is gradually coming out of winter hibernation and planning another year of sparkling gnarlyness! New Flying Trapeze Classes We’re going to kick off 2012 with a series of indoor Flying Trapeze classes at the Hanger Arts Trust. We have a mixture of one [...]
Charity wants help ahead of big appeal
30th January 2012
A LEADING charity is looking for volunteers as it prepares for its biggest fundraiser of the year.
Sidcup man injured in Brighton seafront fall
30th January 2012
A SIDCUP man is in a critical condition in hospital after he fell 30ft from railings on Brighton seafront.
Illicit alligator discovered in Sidcup
30th January 2012
AN UNEMPLOYED Sidcup man will appear in court accused of keeping dangerous Caimans – an alligator-like reptile.
Bexley pair charged after drugs raid
30th January 2012
A DRUGS raid seized more than £1.5million of cocaine and around £200,000 in cash.
3. London's Prestige: A night @ the Magic Circle
by Stickyboard
14th February 2012
So you’ve taken in a couple of shows, checked out the latest exhibits, but have you visited the premier magical society in the fascinating world of mystery and illusion?
Well...neither had I. That was until I went the Magic Circle’s headquarters for one of their public show. Forget Darren Brown, forget David Blaine, this promises to be an evening full of magic, comedy, ventriloquism and a guy
Olympics set to make property market slightly less gloomy
30th January 2012
HOUSE prices have failed to record any monthly increase for a year-and-a-half, with the pressure on household budgets and the weak economy expected to push them down even further, a study from
property analyst Hometrack has found.
1. Ice Skating with Ravens
by Stickyboard
14th February 2012
It's that time of year - Winter arrives, sites all over London put up ice rinks in their back gardens, and Londoners suddenly become convinced that they too can glide gracefully around on thin slithers of metal whilst retaining perfect balance and poise...
But with so many venues now sporting rinks, the real difficulty can be deciding where to go. This year I had heard that the Ice Rink at the
Government may face fresh strikes
29th January 2012
THE Government is facing fresh strikes by public sector workers because of continued resistance to controversial changes to their pensions, it has emerged.
Survey says singles search for love costs them £3.4bn
29th January 2012
SINGLE people looking for love spend almost £3.4bn on dates every year, splashing cash on new clothes and expensive restaurants, according to a new study.
Post mortem carried out on Barnehurst murder victim
28th January 2012
A POST mortem has been carried out on a 64-year-old grandfather who was killed in Barnehurst during a break-in.
Bexley Council leader backs plans to give Boris control of rail services
28th January 2012
BEXLEY Council’s leader is calling on the government to give the Mayor of London responsibility to make decisions about the
capital’s rail services.
House building in Bexley not stopped by economy
27th January 2012
DESPITE the economic gloom, house building in Bexley is continuing at a positive rate.
Could Erith housing estate be the next blockbuster film set?
27th January 2012
THE sprawling tower blocks of Erith’s Larner Road estate could soon be the set for a Hollywood blockbuster.
Drugs bust seizes 11 kilos of cocaine worth £1.5million
27th January 2012
A DRUGS bust saw eight members for an organised crime network arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply more that £1.5million of cocaine.
Barnehurst murder was not a random attack, says relative
27th January 2012
A RELATIVE of a 64-year-old grandfather who died during a break-in said he did not believe it was a random attack.
Marie Curie cancer charity needs volunteers for fundraiser
27th January 2012
CANCER charity Marie Curie is preparing for its biggest fundraising push – the Great Daffodil Appeal in March.
Olympics baby rule 'an anomaly'
27th January 2012
SEB Coe has said it is "an anomaly" that expectant parents are being told their babies will be refused entry to the Olympic Games unless they have a ticket.
Swanley company ordered to pay nearly £50,000 for contaminating landfill
27th January 2012
A SWANLEY landfill site has been ordered to pay nearly £50,000 for accepting illegal waste that could have contaminated drinking water.
Bexley gearing up to celebrate Queen's Diamond Jubilee
27th January 2012
STREET party applications to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee are coming in thick and fast.
Midwife unit wins award
26th January 2012
A MIDWIFE team has picked up a prestigious prize.
UPDATE: Murder investigation launched in Barnehurst
26th January 2012
FLOWERS have been laid on the street by family members of a 64-year-old grandfather who died during a break-in in Barnehurst yesterday.
Police hunt after Barnehurst murder
26th January 2012
A MURDER investigation is under way after a man was killed in Barnehurst yesterday.
Low-security hospital in Abbey Wood meets required standards for patients
26th January 2012
A SECURE hospital for patients with learning disabilities, challenging or criminal behaviour has been given a clean bill of health by a Government watchdog.
Councillors inspect care homes to ensure vulnerable people are looked after
26th January 2012
CARE HOMES in Bexley are receiving extra scrutiny – from councillors.
Date set for Danson Festival
25th January 2012
HUNDREDS of artists, performers, musicians and sports people will descend on Danson Park on July 7 and 8 for the Danson Festival.
Library will stay free despite paid for membership option
25th January 2012
READERS in Bexley village will still have free access to library books, insists a senior council officer.
Owner banned from keeping horses after Welfare charity officer brands conditions "worst I have ever
25th January 2012
FOUR ponies at a yard in Sidcup died after being found starving and “riddled with lice and worms”.
Football fans arrested following investigation into racist chanting
25th January 2012
AN INVESTIGATION into racist chanting has led detectives to arrest nine football fans across south London this morning.
Olympic baby ban 'discriminatory'
25th January 2012
NEW mothers who wish to take their babies to the Olympic Games may have a case for sex discrimination if they are prevented from doing so.
Lowland Search Dogs (Kent) find missing News Shopper reporter Robert Fisk
25th January 2012
Lowland Search Dogs (Kent) are frequently called in by the police to help find missing people. ROBERT FISK took part in a training exercise to find out more about their work.
Two in hospital after fire at Belvedere old people's home
25th January 2012
TWO people have been taken to hospital and several others needed to be evacuated from an old people’s home when it caught fire this morning.
Police appeal after thieves attempt to steal telephone cable in Belvedere
24th January 2012
POLICE are appealing for information after thieves attacked an underground telephone network cable in Belvedere.
London Fire Brigade report confirms three day rubbish inferno was arson
24th January 2012
A FIRE which caused £200,000 of damage as a pile of rubbish burned for three days has been confirmed as arson.
NHS urges cervical cancer tests
24th January 2012
REGULAR tests for cervical cancer are being encouraged by the NHS in Bexley in order to tackle the disease.
Belvedere man charged with sexually assaulting woman on train
24th January 2012
A 28-YEAR-OLD man has appeared in court charged with sexually assaulting a woman on a train.
Mother whose son suffers from blinding eye condition raises funds for world's first clinical trial
24th January 2012
A MOTHER whose son suffers from a degenerative eye disorder has raised £250,000, sparking the world’s first clinical trial into a cure.
MP criticises high youth unemployment
24th January 2012
UNEMPLOYMENT in Erith and Thamesmead has increased by nearly 16 per cent with more than 20 people chasing each job.
100 days to go until London elections
24th January 2012
WITH 100 days to go until the capital’s mayoral and London Assembly elections, a website has launched to provide information on the poll.
Broken down train between Slade Green and Charlton causing rush hour delays
24th January 2012
AN EARLIER broken down train between Slade Green and Charlton is causing problems for Southeastern passengers this morning (January 24).
Four people flee as house catches fire in Belvedere
24th January 2012
FOUR people managed to escape from a house fire in Belvedere this morning (January 24).
Bexleyheath beauty salon to hold fundraising event for charity
23rd January 2012
A BEAUTY salon is inviting people to a fundraising event for Help for Heroes.
Prisoners in Thamesmead 'too frightened' to leave cells
23rd January 2012
PRISONERS in Thamesmead were refusing to come out of their cells because they were “too frightened”, a report has revealed.
Volunteers help remove rubbish from a Sidcup river
23rd January 2012
VOLUNTEERS have been planting and removing rubbish from a river in Sidcup.
Man, 39, appears in court after barricading himself in Sidcup property
23rd January 2012
A 39-YEAR-OLD man who barricaded himself inside a Sidcup flat is due to appear in court.
Many pupils 'cannot add, spell or do times tables'
23rd January 2012
MORE than a quarter of children aged 10 to 12 cannot add two small sums of money without using a calculator, a survey has revealed.
Real Bread Campaign launches bake your lawn challenge
23rd January 2012
SCHOOLS are being encouraged to dig in and grow their own loaves in a bake your lawn challenge.
Government set to offer healthcare bonus to councils
23rd January 2012
TOWN halls will be rewarded for cutting tooth decay in children and boosting breastfeeding under plans to be unveiled.
Warnings after norovirus outbreak at hospitals in Woolwich and Sidcup
22nd January 2012
PEOPLE with vomiting and diarrhoea symptoms are being warned to stay away from hospitals after a norovirus outbreak.
Last chance to take part in Bexley's big crime survey
22nd January 2012
THE big Bexley crime survey is set to finish this week.
Bexley Council and Age UK are helping people cut energy bills
21st January 2012
BEXLEY Council and Age UK are working together to help people cut their energy bills.
Charity night raises funds for sick Erith toddler
21st January 2012
A CHARITY night has been held to help raise £17,000 for specialist equipment to improve the life of a sick toddler.
Big Garden Birdwatch flies into Bexley
21st January 2012
‘Tweeting’ is sweeping the nation and the RSPB hopes the craze continues this weekend, as it stages the Big Garden Birdwatch. Reporter ALAN WOODS finds out more.
Man, 39, has left Sidcup property after barricading himself in
21st January 2012
A 39-YEAR-OLD man who barricaded himself in a Sidcup property has left the address.
Man, 39, barricades himself in property in Sidcup
21st January 2012
EMERGENCY services have remained outside a property in Sidcup over night after a man barricaded himself in.
Bexleyheath pupils studying for unique computer science GCSE
20th January 2012
EDUCATION secretary Michael Gove said last week that information communications technology (ICT) students are ‘bored out of their minds’, as he announced plans to scrap the computing curriculum.
Students at Welling School celebrate early GCSE maths results
20th January 2012
STUDENTS at a secondary school are celebrating after receiving the results of their GCSE maths exams.
Sidcup regeneration paid for by £1.8million from Mayor's Outer London Fund
20th January 2012
SIDCUP will benefit from £1.8million investment from the Mayor of London’s Outer London Fund.
MP seeks health campus update
20th January 2012
AN UPDATE on plans to create a health campus at Queen Mary’s Hospital in Sidcup has been sought by Bexleyheath and Crayford MP David
Evennett.
Bexleyheath boy racer walks free after 130mph police chase
19th January 2012
A DRIVER who led police on a 130mph zig-zag car chase in a 50mph zone has walked free from court after a judge said he was "a very silly boy".
Erith shoppers encouraged to donate unwanted gifts to Barnardo’s
19th January 2012
PEOPLE in Erith are being encouraged to donate their unwanted gifts and items to a children's charity.
Speaking clock costs Met police £35,000
18th January 2012
BRITAIN'S biggest police force spent more than £35,000 on 110,000 calls to the speaking clock over the last two years, figures have shown.
Police appeal for witnesses to Christmas Day assault
18th January 2012
POLICE are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Sidcup on Christmas day.
Unlicensed cab driver who raped a drunken passenger 17 years ago is jailed
18th January 2012
AN UNLICENSED cab driver who raped a drunken passenger 17 years ago has been jailed for five years.
Five Bexley Peacocks and Bonmarch stores under threat
18th January 2012
THOUSANDS of jobs could be under threat if clothing retailers Peacocks and Bonmarche are forced into administration.
Boris' Outer London Fund will give Bexley £1.8million boost
18th January 2012
BEXLEY will receive £1.8million as part of the Mayor of London’s plans help the city’s economy grow.
Britain 'has best B&Bs in world'
18th January 2012
BRITAIN has the best B&Bs on Earth, according to tourists worldwide, it has been revealed.
Bexley Council refuse to fix broken pavement 'until someone falls over'
18th January 2012
Bexley Council shocked homeowners last week by saying ‘we won’t fix your pavement until someone falls over.’ Angry residents in Whitfield
Road, Bexleyheath, have called on the council to replace the uneven and broken paving outside their homes for four months - but to no avail.
Bexley runners urged to sign up to the 'Sport Relief Mile'
17th January 2012
FUND-RAISERS in Bexley are being urged to get in shape and take part in the ‘Sport Relief Mile’ in March.
Midwife struck off after being found guilty of string of blunders
17th January 2012
A MIDWIFE has been struck off after being found guilty of a series of blunders including “strangling” a newborn baby with its umbilical cord.
Nearlt a third of Erith and Thamesmead children living in poverty
17th January 2012
NEARLY a third of youngsters living in Erith and Thamesmead are living in poverty, according to figures released this week.
Hour-long delays following A2 crash
17th January 2012
MOTORISTS faced hour-long delays on the A2 in Bexley this morning following an accident.
Ofsted says satisfactory is not acceptable
17th January 2012
OFSTED chief inspector Sir Michael Wilshaw has defended plans to scrap the "satisfactory" rating for schools after criticism from union leaders.
Bexley Council welcomes plans for two new crossings across the Thames
16th January 2012
Bexley Council has welcomed plans for two new crossings across the Thames.
Ex-servicemen angry over state of memorial
16th January 2012
A WAR memorial garden is so overgrown and poorly maintained it is difficult to put crosses into the earth, an ex-serviceman has claimed.
Royal Mail delivery office closures in Bexley could mean long trips to pick up parcels
16th January 2012
THE CLOSURE of mail delivery offices in Belvedere, Erith and Bexley this year could mean round trips of more than 11 miles for people to collect undelivered mail.
Computer glitch causes Bexley charity to receive calls from Liverpool
16th January 2012
A DISABLED charity was inundated with calls from Liverpudlians applying for disabled badges last week following a computer glitch.
Crayford to get brand new library
16th January 2012
CRAYFORD is to get a brand new library as part of a housing and community development in the town centre.
UPDATE: A20 accident in Sidcup
16th January 2012
THREE people have been injured in an accident on the A20 Sidcup this morning.
Reports of accident on A20 in Bexley
16th January 2012
THERE are reports of an accident on the A20 at County Gate in Bexley.
Crayford gym welcomes Russian and Australian gymnasts
16th January 2012
A CRAYFORD gym has welcomed gymnasts from Russia and Australia preparing for the Olympics.
High birth rates could put squeeze on primary school places
16th January 2012
RISING birth rates have led to a potential shortfall in primary school places, Government statistics suggest.
Doom and gloom as boffins label today as Blue Monday
16th January 2012
Boffins have named today (January 16) as the most depressing one of the year with research saying the time elapsed since Christmas and New Year holidays is just one of six factors which contributes to the gloom.
Consortium of bowls clubs secure £40,000 Olympic legacy funding
16th January 2012
A CONSORTIUM of bowls clubs has secured £40,000 of Olympic legacy funding.
New food guidelines for children
16th January 2012
NEW guidelines on suitable food and drink for young children are being launched.
Two arrested after Bexleyheath crash leaves two pedestrians in hospital
16th January 2012
TWO people have been arrested after two pedestrians were seriously injured when they were hit by a car in Bexleyheath yesterday (January 15).
Secretary retiring from Sidcup firm has carpentry career dreams
15th January 2012
A GRANDMOTHER hopes to carve out a new career in carpentry after retiring from an accountants firm.
People encouraged to give blood
15th January 2012
PEOPLE in Bexley are being encouraged to become a blood donor.
Shoppers visit Erith in their droves in December
15th January 2012
SHOPPERS visited Erith in their droves during December, according to new figures.
Charity celebrating environmental awards success
15th January 2012
A CHARITY is celebrating after being recognised at the Bexley Environmental Challenge Awards.
Planning permission approved for phone mast in Bexleyheath
15th January 2012
BEXLEY Council has given planning permission for a 12.5m high phone mast to be built in Bexleyheath.
'Heavy-handed' bin fines face axe
15th January 2012
HOUSEHOLDERS will no longer face fines for making "innocent mistakes" when putting out their bins under plans being announced by the Government this week.
Women invited to sign up to a judo course
16th January 2012
WOMEN are being invited to experience an Olympic sport by signing up to a judo course.
Four teenagers swear Oaths of Allegiance
14th January 2012
FOUR teenagers have enlisted into the army by swearing their Oaths of Allegiance at a special ceremony.
Cash loans company loses Belvedere father's personal details
14th January 2012
A BELVEDERE resident is among 1.4 million people whose personal details have been lost by a cash loans company.
Teenagers who helped pensioner honoured at school
14th January 2012
A GROUP of teenagers who helped a pensioner while delivering News Shopper have been honoured by their school.
Patrolling air unit arrest man over shop lifting in Bexleyheath
13th January 2012
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of shop lifting after a passing police air patrol and dog unit found him in Bexleyheath.
Bromley teen missing since new year's eve
13th January 2012
BROMLEY Police are appealing for help in finding a teenager who has been missing since new year's eve.
How has Erith changed?
13th January 2012
Over the last eight years Bexley Council has been looking at ways to regenerate Erith. Reporter KELLY SMALE finds out what the area used to
be like.
MP slams Boris's Thamesmead Thames ferry plan
13th January 2012
PLANS for a new river crossing from Thamesmead have been heavily criticised by an MP.
Inspectors brand Sydenham High School outstanding
13th January 2012
A TOP independent girls’ school has been branded outstanding by inspectors.
Murder accused admits deceiving and betraying victim
12th January 2012
A WOMAN accused of murdering a 21-year-old TV executive has admitted deceiving and betraying him.
Greenwich Council asked to reconsider £3.3m horse centre
12th January 2012
GREENWICH Council has been asked to reconsider spending £3.3m on a horse-riding centre.
Murder accused though victim would only get "a slap"
by Stickyboard
12th January 2012
A WOMAN accused of murdering a Sikh TV executive thought the worst he would get was "a slap", the Old Bailey has heard.
New river crossings 'within 10 years'
by Stickyboard
12th January 2012
A NEW tunnel beneath the Thames will be built at Greenwich within the next decade, Boris Johnson will announce tonight.
Half a million children 'unhappy'
by Stickyboard
12th January 2012
HALF a million school children in Britain are unhappy with their lives, according to a new study.
Missing Bexley woman found
by Stickyboard
11th January 2012
POLICE appealing for information to find a missing 33-year-old woman have called off their search.
Police continue to appeal for missing Bexely woman
by Stickyboard
11th January 2012
POLICE in Bexley are continuing to appeal for a missing 33-year-old woman.
Bexley family raising money for Charlie's life-changing 'American Dream'
by Stickyboard
11th January 2012
A BEXLEY family is aiming to raise £50,000 to fund their ‘American Dream’ which would see the life of their 12-year-old son change forever.
Teens delivering News Shopper help pensioner who fell at home
by Stickyboard
11th January 2012
A PENSIONER who fell over at home has praised a group of teenagers delivering News Shopper for coming to her rescue.
Boris Johnson launches no-idling campaign in bid for cleaner air for Olympics
by Stickyboard
11th January 2012
BORIS Johnson wants drivers to do their bit before the Olympics and switch off their engines when parked, loading or
waiting at the roadside.
Energy customers 'missing millions' in compensation
by Stickyboard
11th January 2012
ENERGY consumers may be missing out on millions of pounds in unclaimed compensation over mistaken energy bills and faulty meters, new research has found.
Police extremely concerned for missing Bexley woman
by Stickyboard
10th January 2012
POLICE in Bexley are growing extremely concerned for a missing 33-year-old woman.
Be on guard against cowboys in TV switchover, council warns
by Stickyboard
10th January 2012
DON’T get ripped off by rogue traders trying to charge for unnecessary work ahead of the digital TV switchover in London in April, Bexley
Council and Digital UK has warned.
Petition calling for debate on senior Bexley Council officers' pay rejected
by Stickyboard
10th January 2012
Bexley Council has rejected a petition with more than 2,200 signatures calling for a public debate on senior council officers’ pay.
Slimming consultants from Bexley meet comedian Jason Manford
by Stickyboard
10th January 2012
SLIMMING consultants from Bexley have scored a big 10 out of 10 from comedian Jason Manford at an awards ceremony.
Students celebrate diversity and culture
by Stickyboard
10th January 2012
STUDENTS from a Bexleyheath school have been celebrating their diversity and culture.
Arlene Phillips encourages youngsters to dance for charity
by Stickyboard
10th January 2012
CHOREOGRAPHER Arlene Phillips is encouraging young Londoners to help a charity save lives through dance.
Police appeal for help in tracing missing Bexleyheath woman
by Stickyboard
9th January 2012
POLICE are appealing for help in tracing a missing 33-year-old woman from Bexleyheath.
Volunteers get hands dirty cleaning out River Cray
by Stickyboard
9th January 2012
BUDDING environmentalists have been getting their hands dirty cleaning out the River Cray.
Blackfen School for Girls celebrates 'good' Ofsted report
by Stickyboard
9th January 2012
A SCHOOL in Blackfen is celebrating after receiving a ‘good’ Ofsted report.
Strong winds cause 30ft tree to crash to ground in Welling
by Stickyboard
9th January 2012
STRONG winds lashed through Bexley last week, causing a 30ft tree to crash to the ground.
UPDATE: 65-year-old Bexleyheath woman dies following Bluewater collision
by Stickyboard
9th January 2012
A 65-YEAR-OLD woman has died five days after a collision in Bluewater car park.
Scouts have Kenyan orphanage adventure
by Stickyboard
8th January 2012
ENTERPRISING scouts saw the effects of their fundraising when they jetted to Kenya for an expedition.
Artist chosen to create two sculptures in Crayford
by Stickyboard
7th January 2012
AN ARTIST has been chosen to make two sculptures for the new public square being created in Crayford.
New singing school to open in Bexley
by Stickyboard
7th January 2012
MUSIC lovers are being invited to a new singing school in Bexley.
Construction company offering help with unused spaces
by Stickyboard
7th January 2012
A CONSTRUCTION company is offering groups in Dartford and Bexley help with their unused spaces.
Student hopes to be crowned Natural Beauty 2012
by Stickyboard
7th January 2012
A 22-YEAR-OLD woman is hoping to be crowned Natural Beauty 2012.
Fundraising event for Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice
by Stickyboard
7th January 2012
A FUNDRAISING event is being held for Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice in memory of a patient.
VIDEO: Readers send in their pictures of false widow spiders
by Stickyboard
6th January 2012
NEWS SHOPPER has been inviting readers to send in pictures of spiders, after it was revealed the UK's most venomous spider has been webbing its way into the borough.
Report reveals entrenched racism in Thamesmead and Bexley
by Stickyboard
5th January 2012
RACISM among young people is less vocal but remains entrenched in Thamesmead and Bexley, a report by two charities suggests.
Popular brands used to encourage school attendance
by Stickyboard
5th January 2012
PUPILS in Crayford will receive brand-name rewards to tempt them to attend school.
Volunteer groups encouraged to apply for small grants in Bexley
by Stickyboard
5th January 2012
VOLUNTARY organisations and community groups have the chance to get their hands on £2,000 for schemes which help people living in Bexley.
UPDATE: Woman found trapped under her car following Bluewater collision
by Stickyboard
5th January 2012
A WOMAN air-lifted to hospital from Bluewater was found trapped under her car.
Man rescued from flat fire in Erith
by Stickyboard
5th January 2012
FIREFIGHTERS have rescued a man from a flat fire in Erith this morning.
Boris' bus rolls into town for preview before it enters service
by Stickyboard
5th January 2012
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.
Residents plant trees in Thamesmead community garden
by Stickyboard
5th January 2012
AN OUTDOOR space in Thamesmead has been given winter makeover by residents who braved the cold to plant trees.
UPDATE: 65-year-old Bexleyheath woman in life-threatening condition following Bluewater collision
by Stickyboard
5th January 2012
A 65-YEAR-OLD woman is in a life-threatening condition following a car accident at Bluewater shopping centre.
Medics 'could help patients to die'
by Stickyboard
5th January 2012
DOCTORS could be given the right to be able to help terminally-ill people to die, a report has said.
Warning as gales return to lash the country
by Stickyboard
5th January 2012
STRONG winds have returned to Britain following a brief respite from storms which resulted in two deaths.
Council consults on money-saving plans to hand over registrars' service
by Stickyboard
4th January 2012
PLANS to hand the registration of birth, deaths and marriages from Bexley Council to Kent
County Council could save the taxpayer money, Bexley Council said.
Council single site plan branded 'short-sighted'
by Stickyboard
4th January 2012
PLANS to move Bexley Council civic offices onto one site have been branded "short-sighted".
Bexley Village Library user slams paid membership proposals
by Stickyboard
4th January 2012
A LIBRARY user has criticised proposals to introduce paid membership to Bexley Village Library, claiming it will create "a two-tier system".
Britain calm before new 75mph storm
by Stickyboard
4th January 2012
BRITAIN can look forward to a "brief respite" from winds that battered the country, but forecasters expect gusts of up to 75mph tonight.
Belvedere teenager scoops award for encouraging people online
by Stickyboard
4th January 2012
A 13-YEAR-OLD computer whizz from Belvedere who helped older people get online has been rewarded for his work.
Lewisham and Bexley chosen for trial to cut air pollution
by Stickyboard
3rd January 2012
TECHNOLOGY to cut air pollution at industrial and construction sites is being trialled in Bexley and Lewisham.
Fallen trees causing travel problems
by Stickyboard
3rd January 2012
FALLEN trees are causing traffic problems in Sidcup and Biggin Hill this morning (January 3).
Plea to missing Lotto millionaires
by Stickyboard
3rd January 2012
THE National Lottery is searching for three missing millionaires who have yet to claim their prizes from the EuroMillions Millionaire Raffle draw before Christmas.
Dartford Crossing delays as storms lash region
by Stickyboard
3rd January 2012
FIERCE storms have been battering Britain this morning (January 3) causing delays on the Dartford Crossing.
Train fare increases an "insult to injury" for rail users
by Stickyboard
3rd January 2012
INFLATION-busting train fare increases of more than seven per cent have been branded an “insult to injury” for rail users.
Former motorsport champion donates £15,000 of medical equipment to charity
by Stickyboard
2nd January 2012
A CHARITY launched by a former motorsport champion in memory of his late wife has donated £15,000 worth of medical equipment to a hospice.
Britain braced for gale force winds tomorrow
by Stickyboard
2nd January 2012
FIERCE storms are set to lash Britain tomorrow with gale force winds of up to 80mph and heavy rain predicted to cause misery for millions of people returning to work.
Gravesend man charged following two alleged robberies at bookmakers
by Stickyboard
1st January 2012
A 40-YEAR-OLD man has been charged following two alleged robberies at bookmakers.
Rapping pensioner and politicians among those named on new year's honours list
by Stickyboard
31st December 2011
A RAPPING pensioner and two politicians are three of the people from the News Shopper area named in the new year honours list.
Smoke fills Erith tower block as rubbish chute catches fire
by Stickyboard
31st December 2011
RESIDENTS left their homes to escape the thick black smoke seeping through their Erith tower block when its rubbish chute caught fire last night (December 30).
Belvedere man celebrates completing his 500th marathon
by Stickyboard
31st December 2011
A 63-year-old man is celebrating after completing his 500th marathon.
Brand-new 'Boris Bus' to alright in Bexleyheath and Bromley
by Stickyboard
30th December 2011
THE prototype model of the new red London bus will alight in Bexleyheath and Bromley on January 4.
Police appeal following robbery in Sidcup
by Stickyboard
30th December 2011
POLICE are appealing for information to a robbery which took place next to a row of shops in Sidcup.
Injuries at work across Bexley fall during 2011
by Stickyboard
30th December 2011
THE NUMBER of employees sustaining injuries at work in Bexley fell last year, according to figures from the Health and Safety Executive. (HSE) A total of 265 workers were injured across the borough
in 2011 compared to 277 during 2010.
Police investigate armed robbery at bookmakers in Bexley
by Stickyboard
29th December 2011
POLICE are investigating following an armed robbery in Bexley.
Cab driver designs board game about London landmark
by Stickyboard
29th December 2011
A LIFELONG fascination with Tower Bridge drove a London taxi driver to invent a board game.
Police appeal for help to identify wanted man
by Stickyboard
28th December 2011
POLICE in Bexley are appealing for help in identifying this man.
Crayford gym set to open next week
by Stickyboard
28th December 2011
AN OLYMPIC standard gym in Crayford will open to gymnasts and dancers in January.
Burst water main causes disruption in Belvedere
by Stickyboard
28th December 2011
A BURST water main is causing delays for traffic in Belvedere.
UK's most venomous spider found in Bexley
by Stickyboard
28th December 2011
IT'S JUST a matter of time before someone in Bexley is bitten by the UK’s most venomous spider, according to an expert.
Off-Ice skating arrives in Bexleyheath
by Stickyboard
28th December 2011
Ice skating without any ice might sound impossible but the new craze has arrived in Bexleyheath.
Two men raise cash for Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice
by Stickyboard
28th December 2011
TWO men have raised £300 for a hospice which cared for their nan.
Reporter in town centre car crash
by Stickyboard
27th December 2011
Fire crews in some areas now deal with more car crashes than house fires. Reporter JIM PALMER experiences what it is like to be in one.
Hundreds flock to Crayford for festive fun
by Stickyboard
25th December 2011
HUNDREDS of families enjoyed a day of festive entertainment in Crayford town centre last week.
Bexley's borough commander Christmas message
by Stickyboard
25th December 2011
BEXLEY'S borough commander has praised young volunteers for their help in the community, as part of his Christmas message.
Author and illustrator visits three Crayford schools
by Stickyboard
23rd December 2011
AUTHOR and illustrator Michael Foreman visited three Crayford schools to celebrate the end of a Heritage Lottery funded project.
Kids in the driving seat for motoring mural
by Stickyboard
23rd December 2011
When the dark nights started to draw in, Bexley Audi wanted something to brighten up its showroom so invited youngsters to enter a wintery designs competition.
Police officers in Bexley warn public about pick-pocketing risks
by Stickyboard
23rd December 2011
POLICE officers have engaged with the public in Bexley to raise awareness of pick-pocketing.
Partygoers reminded to plan how they will get home before going out
by Stickyboard
23rd December 2011
PARTYGOERS are being reminded to plan how they will get home before going out.
Blogger Olly Cromwell faces trial over 'obscene message'
by Stickyboard
22nd December 2011
A BLOGGER will face trial for allegedly writing obscene and offensive messages on the internet.
Drug dealers sentenced to a century behind bars
by Stickyboard
22nd December 2011
DRUG-DEALING in Greenwich has taken a battering following a police operation leading to 40 people being jailed for a total of 95 years.
Webcam sex victims police appeal
by Stickyboard
22nd December 2011
HUNDREDS of potential victims of a man accused of hacking into children's online accounts and forcing them to perform sexual acts on a webcam have been urged to come forward.
Busiest 2011 shopping day forecast
by Stickyboard
22nd December 2011
TOMORROW is expected to be the busiest shopping day of the year as consumers rush to grab last-minute bargains before the Christmas weekend, Visa has predicted.
Children's sports coach jailed for sexual assault of a child
by Stickyboard
21st December 2011
A CHILDREN'S sports coach has been jailed after pleading guilty to sexual assault of a child and taking indecent photographs of a child.
Greenwich DJ to star in Winter Wipeout
by Stickyboard
21st December 2011
A GREENWICH DJ will be taking on the treacherous red balls for a festive edition of TV show Wipeout.
Consultation on improving services for people with learning disabilities
by Stickyboard
21st December 2011
A CONSULTATION has begun on improving services for people with learning disabilities.
Woolwich mum walks free after attack on ex-boyfriend in Bexleyheath
by Stickyboard
20th December 2011
A MUM who put her ex-boyfriend in hospital for splitting up with her after their baby was born walked free from court yesterday (November 19).
Update: Suspicious Sidcup house fire is under investigation
by Stickyboard
20th December 2011
A FIRE which broke out in a house in Sidcup this morning (December 20) is under investigation.
Rail fares set to rise by more than 5.9 per cent
by Stickyboard
20th December 2011
HARD-PRESSED train passengers will face average fare rises of 5.9 per cent from January 2, but some tickets will go up by more than that.
Suspicious Sidcup house fire is under investigation
by Stickyboard
20th December 2011
A FIRE which broke out in a house in Sidcup early this morning (December 20) is being treated as suspicious.
People with dementia in Bexley being scammed out of more than £300,000
by Stickyboard
20th December 2011
PEOPLE with dementia in Bexley are being scammed out of more than £300,000, an Alzheimer’s charity has revealed.
Bexley Council scraps parking charges at 12 car parks for six days
by Stickyboard
19th December 2011
BEXLEY Council is scrapping parking charges for six days at 12 car parks as a Christmas present for businesses and shoppers.
Bexley Council scraps parking charges at 12 car parks for six days
by Stickyboard
19th December 2011
BEXLEY Council is scrapping parking charges for six days at 12 car parks as a Christmas present for businesses and shoppers.
Bexley Council scraps parking charges at 12 car parks for six days
by Stickyboard
19th December 2011
BEXLEY Council is scrapping parking charges for six days at 12 car parks as a Christmas present for businesses and shoppers.
Father-of-two wakes up from a week-long coma thinking it is 1988
by Stickyboard
19th December 2011
A FATHER-OF-TWO from Bexleyheath woke up from a week-long coma thinking it was 1988 after a wasp sting left him brain damaged.
Father-of-two wakes up from a week-long coma thinking it is 1988
by Stickyboard
19th December 2011
A FATHER-OF-TWO from Bexleyheath woke up from a week-long coma thinking it was 1988 after a wasp sting left him brain damaged.
Hospices appeal for volunteers to drive nurses during severe weather
by Stickyboard
19th December 2011
HOSPICES are appealing for motorists to drive nurses to young patients during severe winter weather.
Hospices appeal for volunteers to drive nurses during severe weather
by Stickyboard
19th December 2011
HOSPICES are appealing for motorists to drive nurses to young patients during severe winter weather.
Hospices appeal for volunteers to drive nurses during severe weather
by Stickyboard
19th December 2011
HOSPICES are appealing for motorists to drive nurses to young patients during severe winter weather.
Bexley to receive £5.5m for transport improvements
by Stickyboard
19th December 2011
BEXLEY is set to receive £5.5m for transport improvements across the borough.
Pensioners enjoy Crayford Forum's annual Christmas party
by Stickyboard
19th December 2011
PENSIONERS enjoyed food and live music at Crayford Forum's annual Christmas party.
Bad Santas entertain shoppers in Erith
by Stickyboard
19th December 2011
BAD santas have been tearing up the dance floor at Erith Riverside Shopping centre.
Boy who allegedly attacked a teacher at a Welling school has been re-bailed
by Stickyboard
19th December 2011
A PUPIL who allegedly threatened a teacher with a bladed object at a school in Welling has been re-bailed.
Curry night raises more than £600 for charity
by Stickyboard
19th December 2011
A CURRY night in Bexleyheath has raised more than £600 for charity.
Thousands of carollers join together to break carol singing world record
by Stickyboard
19th December 2011
CHURCHES across the News Shopper area have helped a Christian radio station set a new carol singing world record, it has been claimed.
Met Police sets up metal theft unit in Bexley
by Stickyboard
19th December 2011
SCOTLAND Yard is launching its first dedicated unit to tackle the growing problem of metal theft.
Reporter tries her hand at sign language classes
by Stickyboard
18th December 2011
News Shopper reporter ABIGAIL WOODCOCK loves learning new languages. But how did she fare when she went to Bexley Deaf Centre to learn sign language?
Youngsters praised for raising funds to send to soldiers abroad
by Stickyboard
18th December 2011
YOUNGSTERS have been commended for raising funds to send to soldiers abroad.
Budding gardeners invited to help plant 12,000 trees
by Stickyboard
17th December 2011
A CHARITY and housing association have teamed up to plant 12,000 trees at a park in Thamesmead.
Green candidate launches campaign in Bromley and Bexley
by Stickyboard
17th December 2011
A GREEN party candidate has launched his campaign to become London Assembly member for Bromley and Bexley.
Londoners urged to prepare in case of severe weather this winter
by Stickyboard
17th December 2011
A CHARITY is urging Londoners to make early preparations in case of severe weather this winter.
Police remind people to pre-book minicab during festive season
by Stickyboard
17th December 2011
POLICE are reminding people to pre-book a minicab when out celebrating during the festive season.
People in Bexley asked about their experiences of crime
by Stickyboard
17th December 2011
BEXLEY Community Safety Partnership is asking people to tell them about their experiences of crime.
Kebab shop has license reviewed following death of Paul Gunner
by Stickyboard
17th December 2011
A KEBAB shop has had its license reviewed following the death of Paul Gunner who was killed while celebrating his birthday.
Firefighters tackle blaze at shop
by Stickyboard
17th December 2011
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a blaze at the back of a shop in Thamesmead this morning.
Gagandip Singh murder witness saw 'body shaped object' placed in car
by Stickyboard
16th December 2011
A WITNESS in the Gagandip Singh murder trial described watching two men placing a body shaped object into the boot of a car.
Future dark for South London Healthcare Trust if £30 million savings are not made
by Stickyboard
16th December 2011
THE chief executive of an NHS trust has warned staff of a “dark" future if it fails to save the £30 million needed for it to reach foundation status, as more than 1,000 jobs are put at risk. South
London Healthcare Trust [SLHT], which is predicting an end of year deficit of £70 million, has announced 1,083 job cuts, which could include up to 132 doctors, across the three hospitals it
manages.
Snow forecast across the region today
by Stickyboard
16th December 2011
SEVERE weather warnings have been issued as snow is forecast to arrive across the region today.
More than 1,000 jobs could be lost at hospitals in Bromley, Bexley and Greenwich
by Stickyboard
15th December 2011
MORE than 1,000 jobs could be cut from hospitals in the area as a trust tries to save the £30 million needed for it to reach foundation status.
Boris Johnson announces £5.5m for Bexley transport improvements
by Stickyboard
15th December 2011
THE Mayor of London has announced Bexley is to receive more than £5.5m in funding for transport improvements across the borough.
A2 reopens after accident involving motorbike and coach
by Stickyboard
15th December 2011
AN accident which caused eight-mile tailbacks this morning has now been cleared.
Reports of congestion on A2 following accident
by Stickyboard
15th December 2011
THERE are reports of queues on the A2 following a multi-vehicle accident.
Region braced for storms as temperatures set to plummet
by Stickyboard
15th December 2011
WARNINGS of icy weather have been issued by the Met Office with colder than average temperatures expected throughout the weekend.
UPDATE: Bexleyheath murder suspect appears at Old Bailey
by Stickyboard
14th December 2011
A Portuguese national charged with the murder of a man in Bexleyheath appeared at the Old Bailey today.
Images of 213 'most wanted' London riot suspects released
by Stickyboard
14th December 2011
THE Met has today (December 14) released pictures of the 213 most wanted suspects for the August riots in a bid to catch them before Christmas.
Thames Water urges people to conserve water after low rainfall threatens drought
by Stickyboard
14th December 2011
Thames Water is urging people to use water more wisely as low rainfall levels threaten to lead to drought next year. Reporter ABIGAIL
WOODCOCK visited a water treatment works to find out more.
South set for a reprieve as no snow forecast
by Stickyboard
14th December 2011
THERE will be little let-up in Britain's spell of bad weather, with warnings in place for some parts of the country.
Former soldier from Sidcup remembers Christmas in Korea in 1952
by Stickyboard
14th December 2011
A former soldier from Sidcup has been eating olives with his Christmas dinner since 1952 in memory of his Christmas spent in Korea. Reporter ABIGAIL WOODCOCK finds out more.
Sidcup's DVLA office could get the axe under proposals to centralise services
by Stickyboard
13th December 2011
SIDCUP’s Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) could be among 39 offices to get the chop under proposals to centralise services in
Swansea.
Erith train station "left out in the cold” after disabled access funding denied
by Stickyboard
13th December 2011
CAMPAIGNERS say Erith train station has been “left out in the cold” after it was not selected to receive funding to provide disabled access.
Car boot murder suspect would go to jail for fellow accused, court hears
by Stickyboard
13th December 2011
A MAN accused of murdering a TV executive found dead in the boot of a torched car told the woman he loved that he would go to prison for her, a court heard today.
'Don't let burglars spoil your Christmas' warn Bexley police
by Stickyboard
13th December 2011
“DON’T let burglars spoil your Christmas” is the message Bexley Police is driving home in the lead up to the festive season.
Hundreds of taxpayers sign petition calling for pay cuts from Bexley Council officers
by Stickyboard
13th December 2011
HUNDREDS of taxpayers have signed a petition calling on senior Bexley Council officers to take pay cuts in these times of austerity.
Singh murder accused thought he had broken his hand after beating, court hears
by Stickyboard
13th December 2011
A MAN accused of murdering Sikh TV owner Gagandip Singh beat him so badly he thought he had broken his hand, a court has heard.
Bexley Council to increase charges for issuing blue badges
by Stickyboard
13th December 2011
A DISABLED man has slammed Bexley Council's decision to increase charges for issuing blue badges.
Father and son jailed for cash-in-transit bank robberies
by Stickyboard
12th December 2011
A FATHER and son have been jailed for a total of 28 years for a series of cash-in-transit bank robberies.
Father-of-five blames housing association equipment for house fire
by Stickyboard
12th December 2011
A FATHER-OF-FIVE has blasted a housing association claiming the equipment it installed in his house caught fire.
Four people appear in court after man shot in Belvedere
by Stickyboard
12th December 2011
FOUR people have appeared in court charged with the attempted murder of a 26-year-old man in Belvedere.
Blackheath murder accused 'blamed victim for parents splitting up'
by Stickyboard
12th December 2011
ONE of the men accused of murdering a 21-year-old TV executive was upset with him for being involved in his parents' splitting up, the Old Bailey has heard.
Sidcup student hopes to be crowned Teen Queen
by Stickyboard
12th December 2011
A SIDCUP student is hoping to be crowned a teen queen after applying for an online beauty pageant.
Security to be increased at waste transfer site after suspected arson attack
by Stickyboard
11th December 2011
A WASTE company is being forced to review its security after a suspected arson attack which caused £200,000 of damage as a pile of rubbish burned for three days.
Police name Bexleyheath stabbed man and charge suspect with his murder
by Stickyboard
11th December 2011
A 36-YEAR-OLD man who was stabbed to death in Belvedere on Thursday has been formally identified.
Patient group celebrates its 10th anniversary
by Stickyboard
10th December 2011
A PATIENT group at a doctors' surgery has been celebrating its 10th anniversary.
News Shopper helps reunite family with bag containing WW2 memorabilia
by Stickyboard
10th December 2011
NEWS Shopper has helped to reunite a family with a bag containing memorabilia dating back to the Second World War after it was found floating in a Sidcup river.
Housemate of body in boot murder suspect 'didn't feel safe in own home'
by Stickyboard
9th December 2011
A MURDER suspect's housemate has told a jury that she did not think her friend would kill.
Neighbours 'shocked' after man stabbed to death in Bexleyheath
by Stickyboard
9th December 2011
NEIGHBOURS have spoken of their shock after a 36-year-old man was stabbed to death in Bexleyheath.
Housemate recounts conversations with body in boot murder accused
by Stickyboard
9th December 2011
THE WOMAN accused of murdering Gagandip Singh said that if he was killed it would be justice, a court has heard.
36-year-old man stabbed to death in Bexleyheath
by Stickyboard
9th December 2011
ELEVEN people have been arrested following the fatal stabbing of a 36-year-old man in Bexleyheath.
Bexley's Children's Parliament discusses the environment
by Stickyboard
9th December 2011
MEMBERS of Bexley's Children's Parliament have been discussing the environment at the annual Article 12 conference.
Nominations open for Bexley’s Young People’s Sports Awards
by Stickyboard
9th December 2011
NOMINATIONS are now open for Bexley’s Young People’s Sports Awards.
Charity plans 12,000 new trees in Thamesmead
by Stickyboard
9th December 2011
A WHOPPING 12,000 trees are being planted in Thamesmead next month as part of a charity project.
Hospital trust delighted with lower than average mortality rates
by Stickyboard
9th December 2011
A HOSPITAL trust is delighted after an independent survey found its mortality rates are lower than the national average.
Shopkeepers welcome Bexley Council's decision to reduce charges
by Stickyboard
9th December 2011
SHOPKEEPERS have welcomed Bexley Council's decision to reduce - and in some cases scrap- charges for items placed on the pavement outside.
Entries welcomed for film festival in memory of actor Rob Knox, who was killed in Sidcup three years
by Stickyboard
8th December 2011
A RECORD number of entries is expected at a film festival in memory of 18-year-old actor Rob Knox, who was murdered in Sidcup in 2008.
Business man feared he was being 'set up' before his death, court hears
by Stickyboard
8th December 2011
A 21-YEAR-OLD man who was found dead in the boot of a burnt-out car feared he was being "set up" before his death, a court has heard.
Students try their hand at journalism with Young Reporter scheme
by Stickyboard
8th December 2011
HUNDREDS of students are getting the chance to try their hand at journalism this term thanks to a unique project described by schools as "brilliant", "excellent" and "amazing".
Chance to sing with Boy George on charity record
by Stickyboard
8th December 2011
SINGERS from south-east London and Kent are being invited to peform with Boy George on a charity record.
Baby memorial service in Sidcup today
by Stickyboard
8th December 2011
ANYONE who has lost a child, at any age, is invited to a baby memorial service.
Gagandip Singh murder accused was 'messing with his head'
by Stickyboard
7th December 2011
A WITNESS has told the Old Bailey that the woman accused of murdering his childhood friend was "messing with his head".
A20 reopens as Orpington skip fire finally extinguished
by Stickyboard
7th December 2011
A RUBBISH fire at a skip on the border between Orpington and Sidcup has now been fully extinguished.
Car boot death victim's sister said alleged killer 'giggled down the phone' to her
by Stickyboard
7th December 2011
A MAN accused of murdering a millionaire TV channel owner giggled on the phone to the victim's sister shortly after the killing, a court heard.
Girl in hospital following road traffic accident in Sidcup
by Stickyboard
7th December 2011
A 16-YEAR-OLD girl is in hospital following a road traffic accident in Sidcup this morning.
Shop keeper outraged at CCTV car in bus stop outside his store
by Stickyboard
7th December 2011
A SHOP keeper is outraged after he says he caught one of Bexley Council’s CCTV cars parked in a bus stop outside his store.
Man pleaded with killer during beating, court hears
by Stickyboard
7th December 2011
A MAN pleaded with one of his killers to help him while he was being beaten up, before being burnt in the boot of a car, the Old Bailey has heard.
Firefighters remain at scene of fire in Orpington which started on Saturday
by Stickyboard
7th December 2011
TWO crews remain at the scene of a fire in Orpington which started on Saturday.
Sevenoaks Way reopens following fire
by Stickyboard
6th December 2011
SEVENOAKS Way has reopened following a fire on the border between Orpington and Sidcup.
More than 95 per cent of Bexley homeowners registered to vote
by Stickyboard
6th December 2011
MORE THAN 95 per cent of homeowners in Bexley have been registered to vote in elections – a 2.11 per cent increase on last year.
Student 'lured man to his death'
by Stickyboard
6th December 2011
A medical student lured a television executive to his death after he tried to rape her, the Old Bailey has heard.
Adult social care payments in Bexley to be offered on card
by Stickyboard
6th December 2011
ADULTS receiving social care in Bexley are being offered the chance to arrange their own care and support through a prepaid card.
Sevenoaks Way still closed due to skip yard fire on Sidcup and Orpington border
by Stickyboard
6th December 2011
A MAIN road remains closed because of a large fire at a skip yard on the Sidcup and Orpington border which started on Saturday (December 3).
Hundreds sign petition to keep Sidcup police station open
by Stickyboard
5th December 2011
HUNDREDS have signed a petition to keep Sidcup police station open, due to fears it will be closed as part of police cuts.
UPDATE: Four charged with attempted murder of man in Belvedere
by Stickyboard
5th December 2011
FOUR people have been charged with the attempted murder of a 26-year-old man in Belvedere.
Police appeal after Abbey Wood 16-year-old's disappearance one month ago
by Stickyboard
5th December 2011
A VULNERABLE 16-year-old boy has been missing from his Abbey Wood home for nearly a month, police say.
1,000 fish killed after stream contaminated by sewage
by Stickyboard
5th December 2011
AROUND 1,000 fish have been killed due to contamination in a stream caused by a collapsed sewer.
Runners don Santa outfits for 5k run to raise money for charity
by Stickyboard
5th December 2011
RUNNERS donned Santa outfits over the weekend for a festive race to raise money for charity.
UPDATE: Police arrest fourth person in connection with Belvedere stabbing
by Stickyboard
5th December 2011
FOUR people have been arrested in connection with the stabbing of a 26-year-old man in Belvedere.
Youngsters enjoy Santa's Grotto in Bexleyheath
by Stickyboard
5th December 2011
YOUNGSTERS have enjoyed getting into the festive spirit at Santa’s Grotto in Bexleyheath over the weekend.
Skip yard blaze causing traffic problems in Sidcup and Orpington area
by Stickyboard
5th December 2011
A LARGE fire at a skip yard on the Sidcup and Orpington border which started on Saturday night (December 3) is causing delays in the area.
Bexley 'lagging behind' as a sustainable and healthy borough
by Stickyboard
5th December 2011
RESEARCH shows Bexley’s efforts to sustainably produce food and create a healthy environment are ‘lagging behind disappointingly’ compared to other London boroughs.
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Children help plant 60 trees at primary school
by Stickyboard
5th December 2011
DEAF children at a primary school have been helping to improve the environment by planting 60 trees.
Environmentally friendly households in Thamesmead rewarded
by Stickyboard
4th December 2011
ENVIRONMENTALLY friendly households in Thamesmead have been awarded 800,000 green points by Bexley Council.
Special Christmas service to remember loved ones
by Stickyboard
4th December 2011
PEOPLE can celebrate the lives of those they have lost at a special Christmas service.
Community group forced to disband after it runs out of cash
by Stickyboard
4th December 2011
A COMMUNITY group which organises events and provides a voice for residents has been forced to close because it run out of money.
Volunteers remove 18 bags of rubbish from River Cray
by Stickyboard
3rd December 2011
VOLUNTEERS have helped removed 18 bags of rubbish from a river in Crayford.
Bexley Council to launch weekly 5km run in Danson Park
by Stickyboard
3rd December 2011
VOLUNTEERS are needed to help launch a weekly 5km run in Bexleyheath.
Welling motorist fined for displaying tampered blue badge
by Stickyboard
2nd December 2011
A WELLING motorist has been fined more than £1,000 for displaying a tampered disabled blue badge. Kim Aldridge, of Orchard Road, changed the expiry date on her badge from February this year to the
same month in 2014.
Information available at Older People's Day
by Stickyboard
2nd December 2011
OLDER people got to share their wartime experiences while finding out about what is on offer in Bexley.
Man stabbed in Belvedere
by Stickyboard
1st December 2011
A MAN is in hospital after being stabbed in Belvedere yesterday.
Two exhibitions to be held on regenerating Slade Green
by Stickyboard
1st December 2011
HOUSEHOLDS in Slade Green are invited to view the plans for regenerating the area.
Detectives appeal following robbery in Crayford
by Stickyboard
30th November 2011
DETECTIVES investigating a robbery have issued e-fits of two people they would like to identify.
Strike action across Bexley affects hospitals and schools
by Stickyboard
30th November 2011
DISRUPTION is expected across Bexley today as teachers, nurses and civil servants join picket lines.
Strikes hit schools, hospitals and transport
by Stickyboard
30th November 2011
SCHOOLS, hospitals, courts and transport were hit by the biggest strike in decades today as teachers, nurses and civil servants picket lines.
Welling restaurant wins Curry Oscar
by Stickyboard
29th November 2011
A WELLING restaurant has been named the best in the London suburbs at the British Curry Awards.
Welling school turns green as 'eco-committee' is launched
by Stickyboard
29th November 2011
YOUNGSTERS in Welling are making their school a greener place by launching an ‘eco-committee.’ Pupils at East Wickham Junior School, in Wickham Street, put themselves forward to be a part of the
12-strong committee which began in October.
Seven arrested in crackdown on neighbourhood crime in Bexley
by Stickyboard
29th November 2011
SEVEN people were arrested in Bexley last week in a major police operation to crackdown on neighbourhood crime.
UPDATE: Children re-located as Belvedere school shuts due to asbestos
by Stickyboard
29th November 2011
PARENTS have been left angry after a Belvedere school was closed due to asbestos.
Accident and emergency staff in Dartford treat 15 extra patients a day from Bexley
by Stickyboard
29th November 2011
ACCIDENT and emergency staff at Darent Valley Hospital treat 15 extra patients a day from Bexley since the closure of a clinic in Queen Mary’s Hospital in Sidcup.
Mascot role at England football game 'means world' to John
by Stickyboard
29th November 2011
A 10-YEAR-OLD with crippling cerebral palsy was handed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity when he was the mascot for an England football game.
Home 'like a hospice'
by Stickyboard
29th November 2011
THE family of an elderly woman who died in a Sidcup care home have hit out at the way she was treated before her death.
Mystery bag containing WW2 memorabilia found in river
by Stickyboard
29th November 2011
A MYSTERY bag containing a family's memorabilia which dates back to the Second World War has sparked a search for its owners after it was found floating in a river in Sidcup.
Public sector strikes could mean more than 30 schools closed in Bexley
by Stickyboard
28th November 2011
MORE than 30 schools across Bexley are expected to be closed by tomorrow's strikes, while the council works to keep services running.
People invited on a deaf awareness course in Bexley
by Stickyboard
28th November 2011
BEXLEY Deaf Centre is running an awareness course for anyone who wants to learn how to communicate with deaf people.
Charity urging ex-military to get the help they are entitled to
by Stickyboard
28th November 2011
A MILITARY charity is encouraging ex-servicemen and women to come forward and get the help they are eligible for.
Children's hospice launches charity shop stock appeal
by Stickyboard
27th November 2011
A CHILDREN’S hospice charity has launched a stock appeal to help fill the shelves of its shops.
Stroke unit lunch club visited by South London Healthcare NHS Trust management
by Stickyboard
27th November 2011
MEALTIME became visit time when senior health trust staff dropped in on a stroke unit’s lunch club.
Rotary club collecting donations for charity during Goodwill Week
by Stickyboard
26th November 2011
A ROTARY club will be hitting the streets during Goodwill Week to gather collections for charity.
Families invited to help plant 500 trees
by Stickyboard
26th November 2011
FAMILIES are invited to help plant hundreds of trees at Foots Cray Meadows.
Medieval Father Christmas to visit Bexleyheath
by Stickyboard
26th November 2011
A SPECIAL visitor from Medieval times will be dropping into Bexleyheath next weekend.
Firefighters tackle bizarre incidents across Bexley
by Stickyboard
26th November 2011
A MAN with a ring stuck on his penis, a person with their head trapped under a gas fire and a four year old with it's ankle stuck in handcuffs are just some of the bizarre incidents firefighters
have dealt with across Bexley.
British Red Cross volunteers spend time behind bars
by Stickyboard
26th November 2011
BRITISH Red Cross volunteers spent some time behind bars for a sponsored monopoly board event.
Primary school celebrates 75th anniversary
by Stickyboard
26th November 2011
PUPILS and staff have been celebrating a primary school's 75th anniversary.
Young budding musicians invited to enter competition
by Stickyboard
26th November 2011
YOUNG budding musicians in Bexley are being invited to enter a competition.
Mayor of Bexley visits his old primary school
by Stickyboard
26th November 2011
PRIMARY school children have been learning about different jobs they can do when they grow up.
Police officers out in force as part of Road Safety Week
by Stickyboard
26th November 2011
BEXLEY police officers have been out in force as part of Road Safety Week.
Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman opens school's new building
by Stickyboard
26th November 2011
STRICTLY Come Dancing judge Len Goodman helped cha cha cha-nge a secondary school by opening a new £25m building.
Police appeal after man sexually assaulted in toilet at train station
by Stickyboard
25th November 2011
POLICE are appealing for information after a Bexleyheath man was sexually assaulted in the toilets at London Bridge station.
Pedestrian in hospital after hit by motorcycle in Crayford
by Stickyboard
25th November 2011
A 61-YEAR-OLD woman is in hospital after being hit by a motorcycle in Crayford.
Bexley police use community intelligence to target criminals
by Stickyboard
25th November 2011
POLICE officers in Bexley cracked down on criminals reported to them by the public today. (November 24) Responding directly to community intelligence, officers particularly targeted drug dealers
and perpetrators of anti-social behaviour.
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Belvedere school closed until December following asbestos discovery
by Stickyboard
24th November 2011
A BELVEDERE school has been closed until December following the discovery of asbestos in the school hall.
Operation Hawk launches with 4,000 cops cracking down on neighbourhood crooks
by Stickyboard
24th November 2011
A MAJOR operation cracking down on neighbourhood criminals begins today (November 24).
Bexleyheath man who downloaded "revolting" child porn avoids jail
by Stickyboard
23rd November 2011
A 21-YEAR-OLD Bexleyheath man who downloaded hundreds of "revolting" child porn images onto a computer kept at his grandmother’s house has walked free from court.
House of Lords pass Dog Control Bill
by Stickyboard
23rd November 2011
Following months of campaigning by News Shopper, a Bill to extend legislation to cover dog attacks on private land has passed through the House of Lords.
Bexley police release pictures of wanted people
by Stickyboard
23rd November 2011
POLICE in Bexley are appealing for information to trace seven people who have failed to appear at court.
Ken Livingstone criticises Bexley for parking fines
by Stickyboard
23rd November 2011
LONDON mayor candidate Ken Livingstone has slammed Bexley Council for its "religious fanaticism" in raising money through parking fines.
Football team take up Movember challenge
by Stickyboard
23rd November 2011
A FOOTBALL team will be sprouting moustaches for the rest of the month after signing up to a charity event.
Santa arrives at Sidcup grotto 42 days early
by Stickyboard
23rd November 2011
SANTA needs to put a calendar on his Christmas list this year after arriving at a garden centre in Sidcup 42 days early.
Royal Mail to deliver six million extra letters this Christmas
by Stickyboard
22nd November 2011
ROYAL MAIL is expecting to deliver more than six million additional letters to addresses in the Bexley, Dartford and Gravesend this Christmas.
Boy arrested over Welling School incident
by Stickyboard
22nd November 2011
A PUPIL is alleged to have threatened a teacher with a bladed object at a school in Welling.
Football fan from Bexleyheath charged for abusive behaviour
by Stickyboard
22nd November 2011
A FOOTBALL fan from Bexleyheath has been charged for abusive behaviour during a match in Southampton.
Funeral of Robert Holland from Sidcup to take place
by Stickyboard
22nd November 2011
THE FUNERAL of a Sidcup man who died in Nottingham last month is taking place next week.
Former Bexley mayor raises £40,000 for charity
by Stickyboard
22nd November 2011
A BEXLEY Councillor raised nearly £40,000 throughout her mayoral year for charities across the borough.
Bexleyheath post office 'stunned' by donations for troops
by Stickyboard
21st November 2011
A POST OFFICE owner in Bexleyheath is stunned at the public’s response to her Christmas collection for soldiers in Afghanistan.
Mother and two young children missing from Abbey Wood
by Stickyboard
18th November 2011
POLICE are appealing for help to trace a 31-year-old Nigerian woman and her two young children who went missing three weeks ago.
Missing Belvedere teenager found safe and well
by Stickyboard
18th November 2011
A MISSING teenager, who left home with no money or travel cards on October 22 has been found safe and well by Bexley police.
Police appeal for information about missing mother and children
by Stickyboard
17th November 2011
POLICE are appealing for help in tracing a 31-year-old woman and her two children aged four and two, missing from Abbey Wood.
Police called to Welling School
by Stickyboard
17th November 2011
POLICE were called to Welling Secondary School in Elsa Road at 1.50pm today following reports of a pupil threatening a teacher.
Butcher died hours after complaining of dental abscess
by Stickyboard
17th November 2011
A BUTCHER from Abbey Wood died six hours after visiting the dentist complaining of an abscess, an inquest has heard.
Pacific school dream needs 'helping hands'
by Stickyboard
16th November 2011
A woman from Sidcup is making her dream a reality to provide education for disadvantaged children in the South Pacific. Abigail Woodcock finds out more.
Unions set to announce strike vote results
by Stickyboard
16th November 2011
THE prospect of a strike by millions of public sector workers over the government's controversial pension reforms is set to increase when two leading unions announce the result of industrial action
ballots.
Sham marriage man jailed
by Stickyboard
15th November 2011
A NIGERIAN man has been sent to prison and faces deportation for his part in a sham marriage scam.
Bexley war veteran celebrates 100th birthday
by Stickyboard
15th November 2011
A BEXLEY war veteran who has never been to hospital has celebrated her 100th birthday.
Welling man scoops £30,000 prize at bingo championships
by Stickyboard
15th November 2011
A WELLING man taken as 'a guest' to a national bingo competition by his wife scooped a £30,000 cash prize and a holiday to America.
Teresa Pearce launches Commons motion to save staffed railway stations
by Stickyboard
15th November 2011
TERESA PEARCE MP has tabled a Commons motion to save staffed ticket offices at Erith and Thamesmead railway stations.
Bexley Council opposes railway station closures
by Stickyboard
15th November 2011
BEXLEY Council has written to the government to raise concerns about the suggested closure of three train station ticket offices in the borough.
Thamesmead headteacher accused of poaching pupils from nearby schools in ‘unscrupulous’ ad campaign
by Stickyboard
15th November 2011
A HEADTEACHER in Thamesmead has been accused of trying to poach pupils from nearby schools.
Firefighters at scene of maisonette fire
by Stickyboard
15th November 2011
FIREFIGHTERS are currently at the scene of a maisonette on fire in Thamesmead.
Picture released of missing 13-year-old
by Stickyboard
14th November 2011
A PHOTOGRAPH has been released of the missing 13-year-old girl police are trying to trace.
Pubs flushed with success of Loo Awards
by Stickyboard
12th November 2011
TWO Bexley borough boozers have been bowled over after being recognised for their toilets.
Double decker bus crash in Bexleyheath leaves two people in hospital
by Stickyboard
12th November 2011
A DOUBLE decker bus driver had to be carried off the vehicle on his seat after a crash in Bexleyheath this afternoon.
Survey says UK is worst place to live in Europe
by Stickyboard
12th November 2011
THE UK is the worst place to live in Europe for quality of life, according to a survey.
Royal Mail gears up for Christmas
by Stickyboard
12th November 2011
ROYAL Mail is laying on thousands more trucks, vans, trains and flights to help deliver the two billion-item festive postbag.
Patients lives 'endangered' following copper cable theft at hospital
by Stickyboard
11th November 2011
PATIENTS lives were “endangered” this morning after copper cabling was stolen that connects to a backup generator to provide emergency power to wards.
Licensing review of kebab shop following death of Paul Gunner
by Stickyboard
11th November 2011
A KEBAB shopping is having its licence reviewed following the death of Paul Gunner who was killed while celebrating his birthday.
Families invited to Erith for Christmas fun
by Stickyboard
11th November 2011
FAMILIES are being invited to join the countdown to Christmas at Erith Riverside Shopping Centre.
Adult Education College Bexley relocating courses
by Stickyboard
10th November 2011
A COLLEGE is hoping to save money by relocating courses from one of its centres to two other sites.
Boris Johnson announces education inquiry at Crayford Academy opening
by Stickyboard
10th November 2011
BORIS Johnson stated his aims to improve primary and secondary schools across the capital while opening a “landmark” academy in Crayford.
St Columba’s Catholic School raises money for Macmillan Cancer Support
by Stickyboard
10th November 2011
TEACHERS at a secondary school have been busy baking to raise cash for charity.
Road closed in Erith after accident
by Stickyboard
10th November 2011
A BUSY road in Erith has been closed this morning following an accident involving a 4x4 car and a motorcycle.
Headteachers back strike over pension plan
by Stickyboard
10th November 2011
HEADTEACHERS have overwhelmingly backed a national walkout over the government's public sector pension plans.
Four women jailed for helping murderers escape to Kenya
by Stickyboard
10th November 2011
FOUR women who helped the murderers of a 22-year-old Abbey Wood man flee to Kenya, have been jailed for a total of six years.
New women's health website launches
by Stickyboard
9th November 2011
A NEW website to promote women’s health has been launched by South London Healthcare Trust [SLHT].
Police appeal following serious assault in Sidcup
by Stickyboard
9th November 2011
DETECTIVES have issued an e-fit of a man they want to trace in connection with a serious assault.
Why can't we look after our old folk?
by Stickyboard
9th November 2011
Eighty-three-year-old Renee Remy died alone, confused and in pain at a care home in Northfleet. Her daughter Caroline claims she did not receive the care she deserved.
Tooth fairy favours children in London
by Stickyboard
9th November 2011
THE Tooth Fairy puts her hand deeper into her pocket depending on where she happens to be, according to a new poll which revealed that some children receive £5.05 more than their peers.
Pair in court over Welling pizza shop stabbing
by Stickyboard
8th November 2011
TWO men have been charged following a pizza shop stabbing.
Met Police's longest serving Asian special sergeant receives MBE
by Stickyboard
8th November 2011
THE Met Police's longest serving Asian special sergeant has received an MBE.
Jimmy Mizen's dad joins pupils in bid to beat London's knife crime problems
by Stickyboard
8th November 2011
TEENAGERS are swapping ideas with police as part of a fresh bid to beat the capital's knife crime problems.
Man stabbed in Welling pizza shop robbery
by Stickyboard
7th November 2011
A MAN has been stabbed during a robbery at a pizza shop in Welling.
Police continue to appeal for missing 13-year-old girl
by Stickyboard
7th November 2011
POLICE are re-appealing for information to trace a missing 13-year-old girl from Belvedere.
Greyhound lover's big proposal at Crayford Greyhound track
by Stickyboard
8th November 2011
A GREYHOUND racing enthusiast has proposed to his girlfriend at his local track, four years after their first date at the stadium.
Greenwich first London borough to see Olympic torch relay
by Stickyboard
8th November 2011
THE London 2012 Olympic torch relay route has been revealed.
Crackdown on memorial plaque thefts
by Stickyboard
7th November 2011
PEOPLE are being asked to be vigilant in helping Bexley Council tackle memorial plaque thefts.
Man taken to hospital following crash in Bexleyheath
by Stickyboard
7th November 2011
A 24-YEAR-OLD man was taken to hospital this morning following a crash in Bexleyheath.
Four men on trial in connection with cash-in-transit bank robberies
by Stickyboard
7th November 2011
FOUR men are due to stand trial at Maidstone Crown Court today in connection with a series of cash-in-transit bank robberies.
Allotment users build first compost toilet in Bexley
by Stickyboard
7th November 2011
ALLOTMENT users have been digging with joy after building the first compost toilet in Bexley.
Man injured in Bexleyheath
by Stickyboard
6th November 2011
Police are investigating after a man received injuries to his arm last night in bexleyheath.
Funding worth £15m kickstarts Larner Road regeneration
by Stickyboard
6th November 2011
FUNDING has been secured to allow the regeneration of the Larner Road estate in Erith to begin.
First football club beer festival raises thousands of pounds
by Stickyboard
5th November 2011
WELLING UNITED Football Club raised over £2100 from its first ever beer festival last week.
School breakfast club in Sidcup celebrates first birthday
by Stickyboard
5th November 2011
THE BREAKFAST Club at a primary school in Sidcup celebrated its first birthday this week.
David Evennett encourages vulnerable people to have flu jabs
by Stickyboard
4th November 2011
BEXLEY AND CRAYFORD MP David Evennett is encouraging people at risk of seasonal flu to get their jabs this winter.
Special needs school set to open in Thamesmead
by Stickyboard
4th November 2011
A NEW school for students with special needs has opened in Thamesmead.
Police reveal how Erith robbery suspect was brought to justice
by Stickyboard
4th November 2011
POLICE have revealed how they caught a 26-year-old father who was last week jailed for robbery.
Whistleblower doctor in damages appeal against South London Healthcare Trust
by Stickyboard
3rd November 2011
A HOSPITAL consultant suspended after raising a string of safety fears is appealing for damages, after the battle to clear his name left him with crippling legal bills.
Neighbours use ladder for flat blaze rescue
by Stickyboard
3rd November 2011
QUICK thinking neighbours used a ladder to rescue someone from a burning flat early this morning.
21-year-old man appears in court for murder of Robert Holland
by Stickyboard
2nd November 2011
A 21-YEAR-OLD man has appeared in court charged with the murder of Robert Holland last week.
Road safety campaign targets youngsters
by Stickyboard
2nd November 2011
A new road safety campaign is aiming to cut the number of youngsters killed on the roads each year.
Whats New?
by Gorilla Circus - Flying Trapeze
9th February 2012
Hi Everyone, Just to let you know that due to the heating costs at our indoor venue (and our first holiday in 3 years!) we will not be running classes between November 5th and February 2012. For further information and updates, sign up to our mailing list. In the meantime check out this arty video [...]
Grandmother raising money to help seriously ill grandson
by Stickyboard
2nd November 2011
A GRANDMOTHER is hoping to raise £17,000 for specialist equipment to help improve the life of her seriously ill grandson.
Brother of Paul Gunner appeals for witnesses to come forward
by Stickyboard
2nd November 2011
THE brother of Paul Gunner who was killed on his birthday in Bexley Village is appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Playgroup forced to move venue after church doubles rent
by Stickyboard
2nd November 2011
A PLAYGROUP owner says she had no option but to leave a church after it almost doubled its rent.
Sidcup mother leads tributes to 'wonderful' son
by Stickyboard
1st November 2011
A SIDCUP mother has spoken of her devastation after “the most wonderful son a mother could have” was killed in Nottingham last week.
Teenager completes every Olympic track and field event
by Stickyboard
1st November 2011
A 16-YEAR-OLD boy has completed every Olympic track and field event to raise cash for a trip to India.
Midwife found guilty of string of blunders at Sidcup hospital
by Stickyboard
1st November 2011
A MIDWIFE has been found guilty of a series of blunders including “strangling” a newborn baby with its umbilical cord.
RSPCA appeals after dying foal found dumped on footpath
by Stickyboard
1st November 2011
THIS is the picture of a dying foal found dumped on a footpath in Sidcup.
Volunteers needed for Neighbourhood Watch in Bexley
by Stickyboard
1st November 2011
PEOPLE are being invited to find out more about how to volunteer for Neighbourhood Watch in Bexley.
Police appeal for help in tracing missing 13-year-old from Belvedere
by Stickyboard
1st November 2011
POLICE are appealing for help in tracing a 13-year-old girl missing from Belvedere.
Entertainment licence for Foots Cray Meadows rejected
by Stickyboard
31st October 2011
HOMEOWNERS are delighted plans to allow live entertainment attracting up to 3,000 spectators at Foots Cray Meadows have been thrown out by councillors.
Youngsters reeled in to tackle angling course
by Stickyboard
31st October 2011
YOUNGSTERS from Longfield have been reeled in to tackle the art of angling in a new wildlife course.
21 year-old charged with murder of Sidcup man in Nottingham
by Stickyboard
31st October 2011
A 21-YEAR OLD has been charged with the murder of Sidcup man in Nottingham on Friday.
Couple to launch first pop up cinema in Sidcup
by Stickyboard
31st October 2011
A COUPLE are launching the first pop up cinema in Sidcup - 11 years after the only cinema in the area closed.
Princess Royal University Hospital nurse suspended for 18 months by NMC
by Stickyboard
31st October 2011
A NURSE who allegedly failed to carry out basic health checks the night before a patient died has been suspended from the profession.
12-year-olds drink 28 alcohol units a week
by Stickyboard
30th October 2011
CHILDREN as young as 12 are drinking the equivalent of 19 glasses of wine a week, a report has found.
Four mums host charity party in memory of friend
by Stickyboard
29th October 2011
FOUR mums are hosting a charity ball in memory of their friend who lost her battle with lung cancer.
Three family members receive Queen’s Guide Award
by Stickyboard
29th October 2011
IT was a hat-trick for one family when a 26-year-old woman received the Queen’s Guide Award.
Firefighters urge people to attend local firework displays
by Stickyboard
29th October 2011
FIREFIGHTERS are warning people this year's bonfire night could be the worst for fires in five years.
Households reminded to return electoral register forms
by Stickyboard
29th October 2011
BEXLEY Council is reminding people to return their electoral register forms.
Police to increase patrols on buses to prevent antisocial behaviour
by Stickyboard
29th October 2011
POLICE will be increasing patrols on London's buses between Halloween and bonfire night to prevent crime and antisocial behaviour.
School governors to share views on Bexley's selection test process
by Stickyboard
28th October 2011
SCHOOL governors in Bexley are being invited to share their views on the borough’s current selection test process.
Police tackle bogus builders in Bexley
by Stickyboard
28th October 2011
CRAYFORD Safer Neighbourhoods Policing Team took part in a day of action to tackle bogus builders operating in the borough.
Attempted abduction of 11-year-old girl in Erith
by Stickyboard
27th October 2011
POLICE are investigating the attempted abduction of an 11-year-old girl.
Delhi doctors get lesson in British healthcare thanks to SLHT trip
by Stickyboard
27th October 2011
SLUM doctors and nurses are getting a lesson in British medicine thanks to healthcare workers who have jetted to Delhi to pass on their skills.
Midwife accused of 'strangling' newborn baby
by Stickyboard
27th October 2011
A MIDWIFE has been accused of a catalogue of blunders including “strangling” a newborn baby with its umbilical cord.
Man left injured and unconscious following unprovoked assault
by Stickyboard
27th October 2011
DETECTIVES are appealing for information after a man was injured and left unconscious following an unprovoked assault in Bexleyheath.
History of Bexleyheath Clock Tower
by Stickyboard
27th October 2011
Bexley Historical Society has received funding for a year-long project about the Broadway and is encouraging people to take part.
Part five of News Shopper's Shop a Dog campaign
by Stickyboard
27th October 2011
News Shopper has been running a series of features on dangerous dogs to help make YOUR parks and neighbourhoods safer for everyone.
Joyriders travel 0.3 miles in stolen 4mph mobility scooter
by Stickyboard
27th October 2011
JOYRIDERS failed to pull off the speediest of getaways last week - as the stolen 4 mph mobility scooter they were riding ran out of battery.
Crayford pre-school celebrates remarkable Ofsted turnaround
by Stickyboard
27th October 2011
A CRAYFORD pre-school is celebrating a remarkable turnaround after progressing from an Ofsted rating of ‘inadequate’ to ‘good’ in just eight months.
'Operation Reclaim' pulls uninsured drivers off Bexley's roads
by Stickyboard
27th October 2011
UNINSURED drivers have been targeted by Bexley Police in a series of co-ordinated police operations across the capital.
Man wanted after 'Cinderella style' attack on train
by Stickyboard
27th October 2011
POLICE have released CCTV footage of a man who left one of his shoes on a train after allegedly attacking a 24 year-old.
Indoor Flying Trapeze this Autumn
by Gorilla Circus - Flying Trapeze
9th February 2012
Hi Everyone, Here at Gorilla Circus we are very excited to announce our programme of Autumn flying. We will be running classes from the 24th September on Tuesday evenings, Saturdays and alternate Sundays at the Hanger Arts Trust. The Hanger is located a short distance from North Greenwich station on the Jubilee Line. We are [...]
All classes today cancelled due to rain.
by Gorilla Circus - Flying Trapeze
9th February 2012
Sorry!
Battersea Park classes now on sale!
by Gorilla Circus - Flying Trapeze
9th February 2012
Hi Everyone, the rain has stopped (for now at least) so it’s time to do some more flying! Battersea Park Classes now on Sale We will be holding classes in Battersea Park, next to the Millennium Arena, from August 24th to September 11th. Classes have been selling quickly so book now to avoid disappointment. New [...]
More weekday classes on sale
by Gorilla Circus - Flying Trapeze
9th February 2012
We’ve added a few more weekday classes at Regents park for the summer holidays so check them out and get booked in!
The great British weather!
by Gorilla Circus - Flying Trapeze
9th February 2012
As the weather this week is looking a little rubbish, make sure that we have your phone number if you are booked into a class. Remember, if you didn’t provide us with a contact number its very difficult for us to contact you if your class is cancelled due to weather! On a more positive [...]
It’s raining!
by Gorilla Circus - Flying Trapeze
9th February 2012
Unfortunately we will not be able to run tonight’s 7pm class
Discounted class tomorrow!
by Gorilla Circus - Flying Trapeze
9th February 2012
Last minute discount on tomorrow’s 4:30pm class- 2 hours of flying for only £16! So book in now!
Stickyboard Bexley is open for business!
by Stickyboard
31st August 2011
Come join the noticeboard as a user, community group or even small business to share news, events and connect! Let the Bexley fun begin.