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

Palace close to Tony Capaldi deal

PALACE boss George Burley has confirmed he is hoping to wrap up a deal for left-back Tony Capaldi today.

The 28-year-old defender, who is available on a free after being released by Cardiff, played 45 minutes for the Eagles in their 0-0 friendly draw ... read on

Leon Williams lands Southern Area title fight

LEON Williams is set to fight for the vacant Southern Area cruiserweight title in September.

The Streatham puncher, 26, will win his first belt if he can come out on top against Walthamstow’s JJ ... read on

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Charlton chairman and manager set for talks on signings

CHARLTON manager Phil Parkinson is due to meet chairman Richard Murray today to thrash out the final details of the club’s summer transfer policy.

Murray this week agreed a buyout deal for the Add... read on

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Palace striker set for knee scan

CRYSTAL Palace striker Sean Scannell is set to see a specialist on Monday after having a scan on the knee problem which has kept him out of the club's last three matches.

The young attacker will p... read on

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Former Tooting keeper links up with Dulwich

FORMER Tooting keeper Dave King says he is still weighing up his future despite recently linking up with Dulwich Hamlet.

The experienced stopper left the Terrors in the summer and is on the lookou... read on

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