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Firefighters fear shift changes will cost lives

Planned cuts across the fire service will cost lives and leave stations in the borough under-manned, warn union members...

New High Street will battle shopping 'sabre tooth tiger' says Mayor.

A NEW town centre will take on the sabre tooth predatory tiger of Bluewater shopping centre, claimed the Mayor of London Boris Johnson as he officially reopened Orpington high street with his MP brother, Jo....

Man killed during stab attack outside pub.

Tributes have been paid to a 54-year-old man who was stabbed to death after a pub fight that left another fighting for his life in hospital....

Talks move 'crime village' a step closer

PLANS to create a radical village community for criminals have been discussed with the government during a ground-breaking meeting....

Hurricane tribute to the modest war hero

The daughter of a pilot who fought in the Battle of Britain has revealed her pride at the unveiling of a gate guardian – a replica of a World War II fighter plane – in memory of her modest father....

Trouble hotspot loses licence after 50 fights

A NIGHTCLUB dubbed the borough's number one trouble hotspot has had its license suspended for two months....

Battle of Britain aces on parade for last time

THE last few remaining veterans of the Battle of Britain are due to parade through Bromley town centre tomorrow (friday) as part of a 70th anniversary tribute. The men, all aged in their 80s and 90s, have spoken poignantly of how the occasion is likely t...

House fire not suspicious

TWENTY firefighters tackled a fire in a two storey detached house. Crews from Addington, Orpington and Biggin Hill were called to the blaze at the house in Westerham Road, Keston, at 6.30pm on Monday. The fire destroyed a quarter of the first floor and...

'Dad-of-seven denies Night Stalker charges'

THE alleged Night Stalker has denied a series of sex attacks on elderly people spanning 17 years. Delory Grant, 52, of Brockley Mews, Brockley, denied all 29 charges against him when he appeared at the Old Bailey on Monday. Amongst them, the father of s...

Third teen charged over fatal stabbing

A THIRD teenager charged with the murder of a 16-year-old boy is due to appear in court today (Thursday) The 16-year-old suspect will appear before Camberwell Green Magistrates accused of stabbing to death Nicholas Pearton, from Sydenham, on May 5. Poli...

Letters

Proud that our Eagles are alive

AS one of the fans that travelled up to town last week in support of Crystal Palace, I want to say how proud I am to be part of an amazing club. The sight of red and blue crossing London Bridge, flags flying, showed how much this club is part of a commun...

Units like Chartwell vital in cancer fight

Bobby Beech, who is taking part in a 10km walk for the Chartwell Unit (Sponsored walk to boost cancer charity, June 3) should be an inspiration to us all. Your article writes that she had nine friends diagnosed with cancer in the last few months. Like...

Elected House of Lords will still cost us big time – why not axe it?

THERE is talk of having an elected House of Lords. Personally I feel that it should be abolished. Yet, if this coalition does decide that we should have an elected House of Lords beware, as they will want a salary equated with that of the MPs – nearly £7...

'Bosnia Bob' just what we need

MP Bob Stewart pledged to look after our veterans when he made his maiden speech to the chamber last week. I remember seeing Bosnia Bob when a serving Colonel regularly on BBC Newsnight and thought he could have a role in politics. His enthusiasm and...

Why wasn't I sent health consultation?

I REFER to Kate Nelson s lead article on the Times hospitals rescue campaign of May 27. It was claimed that A Picture of Health was widely circulated across the areas affected by the proposals. I only received a copy after telephoning Bromley PCT and as...

Simple way to save lives

I COMPLETELY agree with Geoff Martin s comments that the public need to jump on the backs of politicians now easing themselves out of commitments they made before they were voted in. There was no hint of doubt in James Brokenshire s affirmations that he...

Dizzee, our neighbourhood star

I FOR one am excited to see that another famous pop-star is moving to our area (Rapper Dizzee on the wagon after moving to Chislehurst, Times, April 15)....

Hidden nasties a threat to cyclists

THANKS for your article last week about the shocking amount of potholes in our roads....

My brush with Broken Britain

THE woman featured last week, who confronted a bike thief with a saw, was completely right when she said that everyone in Broken Britain is chicken....

So peaceful in garden without those planes

I WOULD like to say how brilliant I think it is without planes in our skies....

Sport

Harriers youngsters face final demotion heartache

A WEEK is a long time in athletics. Just seven days ago, Blackheath & Bromley Harriers were celebrating their Young Athletes team qualifying for the national final in Manchester at the start of September, writes Pat Calnan. With just over a month until th...

Burley ready for rollercoaster ride

GEORGE Burley has warned Crystal Palace s season could well mirror last Saturday s victory over Leicester City, with undulating fortunes to test supporters nerves at Selhurst Park. The Eagles looked to be cruising to a comfortable opening-day win over Pa...

Lions maul sorry Robins in league opener

MILLWALL made a triumphant return to the Championship with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Bristol City. England goalkeeper David James was making his debut last Saturday at Ashton Gate, but the Lions were in the mood to spoil the party with goals from Darre...

Mammoth pre-season programme fails to faze Lillies boss Goldberg

BROMLEY boss Mark Goldberg has revealed that, despite the club s hefty pre-season programme, they are ready to make their mark in the Blue Square South (BSS) this season, writes Jeff Hutton. The Lillywhites finished 12th in the division last term – a full...

Kent League Round-Up: Borough sink Fisher to claim early summit spot

GREENWICH BOROUGH kicked off the new Kent League, Premier Division season in style with a 3-1 triumph at Fisher. Ex-Fisher man Duke Binitie opened the scoring after just four minutes before Rafael Akala levelled matters on 37 minutes. Parity didn t last l...

Sport In Brief: Paffett on podium in team triple

GARY Paffett was delighted to have played his part in securing a podium clean sweep for Mercedes Benz in Sunday s DTM race at the Nürburgring. The Bromley-born racer followed home team-mates Bruno Spengler, in first, and second-placed Paul Di Resta to loc...

As good as it Snetts

AMD MILLTEK Racing.com enjoyed their best weekend yet in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) at Snetterton. Driver and team owner Shaun Hollamby, from Orpington, steered the Thurrock-based team s Volkswagen Golf to three race finishes for the fir...

'Gandy is good for gold'

ONE of the country s most talented young swimmers is going for gold at a major international event this weekend. Ellen Gandy, 18, from Bromley, is competing in the 100m and 200m butterfly at the European Championships in Budapest, Hungary. The ex-Beckenha...

Ace Everett's treble delight

JAMES Everett achieved an impressive treble in Sundridge Park Lawn Tennis Club s annual junior tournament, where the home club member dominated the older boys events. He was eventually too strong for Karl Wimble, from Hayes, in a high-quality 18 and unde...

What's On

Fun lovin' beer boffins

There was certainly more beer than jazz next to the Thames at the third Greenwich Jazz and Beer festival, writes Tim Dickens....

Tragic text told by daughter and mother

IN the poet Dante s version of hell, the souls of people who have committed suicide are turned into dark, knotted trees where they are destined to be pecked by wild birds for eternity, writes Tim Dickens....

Sitting Pretty in the buff

As someone who s done his fair share of life modelling, I was interested to see how accurately the subject was treated in a recent play at the Bromley Little Theatre (BLT), writes Mark Campbell. Amy Rosenthal s Sitting Pretty tells the touching story of...

When Alzheimer's meets genius

THE fine line between madness and genius was highlighted last week as the South London Theatre presented David Auburn s fascinating play Proof, writes Mark Campbell....

Austen adaptation in need of the grotesque

JANE Austen s well-loved novel Pride and Prejudice was brought to life at Erith Playhouse recently in a heavily truncated stage adaptation by James Liggatt and Robert Sheaf, writes Mark Campbell. Taking this intricately written work and turning it into a...

Coach outings to West End theatre greats

THEATRE-GOERS can watch some of the best West End shows, including the long-awaited sequel to the Phantom Menace, Love Never Dies next year. Coach trips from the Woodville Halls, Windmill Street, Gravesend will start in January with a visit to hit Queen...