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Monthly Archives: November 2010
ICE, SNOW AND LONDON WOE
It’s been snowing for a week in the north (the UK, not London) but a day of snow in the South East sends the media into a frenzy of Frozen Britain stories. Not to be outdone, we’ve heard quite a … Continue reading
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Tagged Chislehurst, Elmstead Woods, London, Met Office, Sky News, Snow
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THE AXE, THE TAX AND THE MISSING FACTS
PR exercise or genuine public consultation? On Wednesday the London Borough of Bromley held the first of three public meetings to discuss the pending budget cuts. The meeting was well attended; the opening presentations were carefully scripted and the Q&As … Continue reading
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Tagged Council Tax, CSR, Eric Pickles, Local government, London Borough of Bromley, Stephen Carr
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‘SCARFACE DRUGS RAT’ ARRESTED
One of Britain’s most wanted men is from Chislehurst, it was revealed this week. Alleged drugs dealer Stephen Pitman was arrested in the Costa del Sol. He was one of 10 British fugitives on the run in Spain and … Continue reading
A BIT OF EXTRA SPARKLE
Flamin’ big bonfire Fireworks night shouldn’t really bring any surprises. It happens at the same time each year and the format is, well, tried and tested. But last night’s Chislehurst fireworks were a bit special with an enormous bonfire … Continue reading
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Tagged Bonfire, Bonfire Night, Chislehurst, Chislehurst Rotary, Erin Smallwood, Fireworks, Guy Fawkes Night
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FEAST AND FAMINE
Cartoon by local resident Henry E Jones aka Lord Otter Here’s a cartoon by Henry E Jones, which seems rather fitting for the times we are in. Henry is a professional cartoonist and illustrator who lives in Chislehurst. You … Continue reading
DON’T TURN A WEEK OF DISCONTENT INTO A WINTER
There were no Tubes running on Wednesday; there’ll be no Today Programme on the radio tomorrow; but at least we can enjoy the Chislehurst fireworks at the weekend without worrying that there’ll be no firemen on hand. It’s been a … Continue reading
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Tagged Bonfire Night, Chislehurst, Fire Brigades Union, London Fire Brigade, unions, winter of discontent
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THAMES WATER DIGS ITSELF INTO A HOLE
You’ve got to admire the chutzpah of local man Nick Ross. His Vauxhall Corsa was grounded in Elmstead Lane after he drove into a hole caused by crummy Thames Water road repairs. The water company refused to accept liability for … Continue reading
THE BEST BOOZER IN CHISLEHURST
Our local MP Bob Neill was recently appointed as the Coalition Government’s community pubs minister. If our thirsty Member of Parliament is planning to conduct some local research then he could do worse then by scanning the recent ChislehurstNews readers’ … Continue reading
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Tagged Bob Neill, Chislehurst, Public house, Ramblers Rest, Tigers Head
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PATIENTS HANDED HOSPITAL PASS OVER A&E CLOSURE
It was a proud moment for the successful industrialist and Chairman of the South London NHS Trust. On 10 November George Jenkins arrived at Buckingham Palace flanked by his son Daniel to receive an OBE from the Queen. The award … Continue reading →