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Stab victim released from hospital |
A 44-year-old stab-victim has been discharged from hospital.
The man was stabbed in his left shoulder at around 2pm yesterday (July 23) in Carew Way, Orpington.
But the injury was not serious and he was allowed to return home in the early evening.
Residents reported hearing a couple arguing just before the man was attacked.
A 34-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of GBH and remai...
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24th Jul 2008 | Source: News Shopper
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Big Dance in Orpington |
People of all ages hit the dance floor to take part in a national event.
A specially constructed marquee was placed outside the Walnuts Leisure Centre in Lynchgate Road, Orpington to host 1,500 dancers and spectators.
It was organised as part of the Big Dance, a Government week-long initiative to get people active.
Events took place across the country to showcase different dance styles.
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24th Jul 2008 | Source: News Shopper
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Outrage as theatres are closed in huge hospitals shake-up |
Operating theatres that were given an £8.8 million facelift will be closed as part of massive NHS changes.
Outraged patients picketed outside Orpington Hospital on Tuesday after health bosses went ahead with plans to transfer planned surgery to a hospital more than five miles away.
Members of the Joint Committee of Primary Care Trusts (JCPCTs) unanimously decided to transfer services from ...
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23rd Jul 2008 | Source: Bromley Times
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Man, 44, stabbed in back |
A 44-year-old man has been taken to hospital after being stabbed in the back in Orpington.
The incident happened at around 2pm today (July 23) in Carew Way on the Ramsden estate.
A nearby resident, who did not want to be named, saw two people fighting in the street.
The eye-witness said: "He did not look like he got stabbed but then he was full of blood.
"It is like a domestic one - a ...
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23rd Jul 2008 | Source: News Shopper
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Biker airlifted to hospital after crash |
A biker is seriously ill in hospital after a crash on a motorway sliproad near Orpington.
The accident involving a motorbike, a car and a heavy goods vehicle happened at around 11am today (July 23).
Emergency services were called to the scene at the slip road of the A21 at junction four of the M25.
The motorcyclist was airlifted to the Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel, with serious inju...
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23rd Jul 2008 | Source: News Shopper
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Opening gardens for kids' hospice |
Three gardens have been opened to the public to raise money for a children's hospice.
Around 200 people came to look at the lawns and flower beds of two homes in The Meadow and one in Brimstone Close, Chelsfield.
There was a range of refreshments, a raffle, a plant sale and cards which were made by volunteers.
The £895 raised will be going towards the new Demelza children's hospice being ...
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22nd Jul 2008 | Source: News Shopper
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Romans come to life at historic villa |
Children laid siege to a historic villa when they travelled back in time and came face-to-face with a Roman soldier.
The fun-day at Crofton Roman Villa in Crofton Road, Orpington, put on activities including mosaic designing, brass rubbings and replicas of Roman dice games to entertain visitors.
There was also a chance for younger children to dig around in a sand pit for Roman artefacts at t...
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22nd Jul 2008 | Source: News Shopper
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Hospital's emergency services axed |
An A&E unit at a popular hospital WILL be axed after health chiefs made their final decision about the future of services in the area.
The Joint Committee of Primary Care Trusts (JCPCT) opted for option two put forward by committee A Picture of Health that proposed to cut A&E and maternity services at Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup.
Services in University Hospital, Lewisham, will be reduced t...
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21st Jul 2008 | Source: Bexley Times
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