O2 boss speaks about Michael Jackson's last performance

THE BOSS of The 02 said he will cherish the memory of seeing Michael Jackson’s final performance.

Randy Phillips is the chief executive of AEG Live which owns the O2 where the US superstar had been due to perform 50 gigs.

He got to see Jack... read full story

Murray mania is big in Woolwich

TENNIS star Andy Murray’s Wimbledon exploits were easy to follow last week - his matches were relayed live onto a giant screen in Woolwich for all to witness.

The great British hope moved effortl... read full story

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Thomas Tallis teacher wins award

A TEACHER who has touched the lives of hundreds of pupils over the past 30 years has scooped a award.

Maggie Richards, who is known as “Mrs Tallis” at Thomas Tallis School, was presented with the... read full story

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'Men are cavalier about skin cancer'

YOUNG men are dangerously cavalier about getting skin cancer, research by the South East London Cancer Network has revealed.

The study shows many 18- to 25-year-old males don’t like to cover up f... read full story

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Lewisham Bridge roof showdown

POLICE and bailiffs were fended off by rooftop protesters at the school they have occupied for more than two months.

The showdown took place at Lewisham Bridge Primary School in Elmira Street, L... read full story

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Dons start season against title favourites Luton

AFC WIMBLEDON will start their debut Blue Square Premier campaign with a high-profile clash against Luton Town at Kingsmeadow.

The fixture is the pick of the opening day’s matches, with Terry Brown’s men offered an immediate chance to test themselves ... read full story

Exclusive: Palace interested in Addicks striker

CRYSTAL Palace boss Neil Warnock is keeping a watching brief on Charlton striker Andy Gray - and could be set to add him to a growing list of former Addicks at Selhurst Park.

The Eagles manager h... read full story

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Exclusive: Palace confirm Jerome Thomas interest

CRYSTAL Palace boss Neil Warnock has admitted he is interested in Jerome Thomas - but that his pursuit of a striker means he had not made a serious move for the former Charlton winger.

The 26-yea... read full story

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Charlton keeper Elliot makes big changes for new season

CHARLTON keeper Rob Elliot had a big impact in his debut season as a first-team regular last season - but he might be much less noticeable next term.

That’s because the 23-year-old, a lifelong Add... read full story

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Exclusive: Eagles sign Swans striker

CRYSTAL Palace have handed a one-year deal to former Swansea striker Matthew Wright.

The 6ft 4ins 18-year-old impressed during a trial spell with the Eagles last season.

"We've given Matthew a... read full story

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