Bexley News

Aged care centre grows
St George and Sutherland Shire Leader
BY MARIANNA PAPADAKIS A $23 MILLION aged-care development at Bexley has been approved by the Sydney Region East Joint Regional Planning Panel, despite objections from Rockdale Council and residents. Huntingdon Gardens applied to expand its aged-care ...

Fundraiser tries to meet as many people from Olympic nations as possible
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However, there is one catch - they must now all live in Greenwich or Bexley. It comes as part of a quest to raise money for Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice, a charity that provides end-of-life care for people with life-limiting illnesses.

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Young dancers compete for place in London-wide show
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ASPIRING dancers from secondary schools across Bexley and Greenwich put their best feet forward in a London-wide competition. Twelve schools from Bexley and nine from Greenwich took part in competitions hosted at Townley Grammar School and St Paul's ...

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Policing will not suffer during the Olympics, says Met Commissioner Bernard ...
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Commissioner Bernard Hogan-Howe was at Christ the King St Mary's Sixth Form College in Sidcup on Friday for a question and answer session with residents on Bexley and Bromley. He told the meeting of around 100 residents: “I am confident we will ...
Met Commissioner faces questions from Bromley residentsBexley Times

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Met Commissioner Bernard Hogan-Howe tackles questions from Bexley residents
Bexley Times
The Met Commissioner Bernard Hogan-Howe took some tough questions during a grilling from Bexley and Bromley residents in Sidcup. To send a link to this page to a friend, simply enter their email address below. The message will include the name and ...

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Bexley pole vault duo jump for joy
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A PAIR of pole vaulters from Bexley Athletics Club leapt to glory at the Kent championships on Sunday. Charlie Jinks, 16, and 14-year-old Ailis McGovern won their individual titles, a double success which delighted Bexley AC coach Gordon Lillis.

Olympic challenge set to pay off
The Press Association
But all 216 people Stephanie Fuller meets must either live or work in the Greenwich or Bexley borough. Stephanie has accepted her 'Taking on the World' challenge and aims to raise £216 for Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice, which provides specialist ...

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Bexley Council to consult people with learning disabilities and their carers
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BEXLEY Council will be consulting people with learning disabilities and their carers on the future of the services it provides. The council plans to extend its current contract with not-for-profit organisation, mcch society ltd, to provide learning ...

Faversham hit form to beat Bexley
Faversham People
By Faversham Times | Thursday, May 17, 2012, 08:00 WATER POLO: After a defeat and a draw, Faversham recorded a great win away at Bexley, making the journey home with a 14-7 win under their belts. Some of the goals were top draw as Faversham prevailed ...

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Armed man robs Bexley service station
St George and Sutherland Shire Leader
BY EMMA PARTRIDGE A MAN armed with a gun threatened an employee at a Bexley service station, emptied the cash register before taking off last night. St George police said ta man wearing a grey-hooded jumper walked into the Bexley Road station and ...

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St. Charles' Cavello retiring after 27 years
ThisWeekNews
By DEBORAH M. DUNLAP Dominic Cavello, principal at St. Charles Preparatory School in Bexley for the past 27 years, will be leaving his post at the end of the school year. He's spent the past 40 years at the school, serving as teacher, dean of students, ...

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BHS achieves gold rating
ThisWeekNews
Bexley High School has received a "gold medal" top rating and the No. 2 ranking of all Ohio public high schools, according to an article by US News and World Report, published last week. The Best High Schools analysis identifies the top public schools ...

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City anticipates 800 memberships
ThisWeekNews
By KELLEY YOUMAN Summer in Bexley will arrive unofficially with the May 26 opening of the city's community pool. Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the fifth season since Bexley renovated the David H. Madison Community Pool at 2100 Clifton Ave.

Granicus to live-stream Bexley council meetings
ThisWeekNews
Bexley was also able to take advantage of a free trial period, Kessler said. Granicus will be funded using money from the Mayor's Court technology fund and the enterprise fund, which is money generated from traffic and parking citations.

Bexley isn't on board with anti-job-poaching pact
ThisWeekNews
By KELLEY YOUMAN Bexley City Council has joined a growing list of communities declining to sign a so-called "anti-job poaching" agreement. City Council voted unanimously May 8 to table a resolution, that if approved, would have authorized the mayor to ...

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Bexley councillors launch petition against Waitrose U-turn in Sidcup
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BEXLEY councillors have launched a petition calling on Waitrose to reverse their decision and open a store in Sidcup. News Shopper previously reported how Waitrose controversially pulled out of opening a store in the high street, despite planners ...

MP for Bexley and Crayford David Evennett has joined Dogs Trust to call for ...
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MP for Bexley and Crayford David Evennett has joined Dogs Trust to call for action on tackling irresponsible dog ownership. At a House of Commons reception, MPs spoke with staff from the charity about the work carried out to encourage owners to train, ...

Legal highs being used by children in Bexley
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LEGAL highs that pose a serious health danger are being used by children in Bexley, News Shopper can exclusively reveal. Canisters containing nitrous oxide, which are designed for making whipped cream, are reportedly being inhaled by kids as young as ...

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Bexley Council appeals for foster carers
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The appeal comes during Foster Care Fortnight, a nationwide campaign running until May 28 to encourage more people to foster. Foster families are needed from all backgrounds for children from the ages of 0 to 18 years old. A spokeswoman for the council ...

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Cavello leaves leadership role after 27 years
ThisWeekNews
By DEBORAH M. DUNLAP Dominic Cavello, principal at St. Charles Preparatory School in Bexley for the past 27 years, will leave his post at the end of the year. He has spent the past 40 years at the school, serving as teacher, dean of students and ...