Forest Hill 'punchathon'

A COMMUNITY boxing gym is planning a three-day “punchathon” to spread its “Jab, don’t stab” message.

Double Jab gym, in David’s Road, Forest Hill, works with hundreds of youngsters as young as five-years-old to keep them fit, healthy and off the... read on

Olympic volunteers wanted

THE search is on for up to 70,000 volunteers to ensure the Olympic and Paralympic Games run smoothly.

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (Locog) is launching the b... read on

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Greenwich teachers to open own school

A GROUP of teachers are hoping to open up a new state school specialising in foreign languages.

Nouvelles Racines, or New Roots, based in Thamesmead, has held Saturday classes in Greenwich for fo... read on

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OAP's 3 month wait for door

A PENSIONER said he had to wait three months for a council to fix his broken front door.

The entrance to David Marks’s council home in Abbey Wood was battered down by police on Friday, April 9, wh... read on

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Lewisham charity in funding crisis

A CHARITY that has been helping disadvantaged young people for the last 37 years is at risk of closing as the squeeze on funding takes hold.

Youth Aid Lewisham, based in Brownhill Road, Catford, ... read on

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BREAKING SPORT

Charlton capture Simon Francis from Southend

CHARLTON have signed right-back Simon Francis from Southend.

The 25-year-old has joined on a three-year deal, replacing Frazer Richardson, who moved to Southampton earlier this summer for £450,000.

The Addicks have paid an initial £35,000 for the ... read on

Charlton capture Pawel Abbott from Oldham

CHARLTON have finally boosted their attacking options with the capture of Pawel Abbott from Oldham.

The Addicks have paid a nominal fee for the powerful striker, just hours after spending £35,000 ... read on

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Charlton chasing Dagenham striker Paul Benson

DAGENHAM & Redbridge have turned down two bids from Charlton for striker Paul Benson.

Daggers boss John Still says the South Londoners are keen to sign the 30-year-old, and he is waiting for the A... read on

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Charlton capture Simon Francis from Southend

CHARLTON have signed right-back Simon Francis from Southend.

The 25-year-old has joined on a three-year deal, replacing Frazer Richardson, who moved to Southampton earlier this summer for £450,000... read on

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AFC Wimbledon sign three trialists

AFC WIMBLEDON have confirmed the capture of three of their trialists.

Centre-backs Ed Harris and Fraser Franks, along with striker Delano Sam-Yorke, have all agreed deals to keep them at Kingsmead... read on

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