Friday, July 28, 2017

Morning news update for Wanstead, Woodford, Waltham Forest, Epping Forest, Enfield and Tottenham (From This Is Local London)

Good morning. Here is everything you need to know to get through your journey smoothly today (Friday, July 28).


Weather


A few showers are possible this morning before conditions become dry with bright spells. This afternoon will be cloudy and breezy with outbreaks of rain....

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https://skpsoft.com/local/morning-news-update-for-wanstead-woodford-waltham-forest-epping-forest-enfield-and-tottenham-from-this-is-local-london/

Thursday, July 27, 2017

Inter Milan defender Davide Santon agrees terms with Sampdoria (From This Is Local London)

Inter Milan defender Davide Santon is set to snub Crystal Palace after agreeing terms with Sampdoria.


Santon, who can play as a right or left full-back, featured just 15 times for Inter last season.


And while the Eagles and Watford have expressed an interest to bring the...

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https://skpsoft.com/local/inter-milan-defender-davide-santon-agrees-terms-with-sampdoria-from-this-is-local-london/

Vanarama National League club Bromley ease to victory against Holmesdale at Oakley Road in pre-season friendly (From This Is Local London)

Bromley ran out 3-0 winners against non-league club Holmesdale in a pre-season friendly yesterday evening (July 27).


The Ravens quickly took the lead when an own goal went in after 15 minutes, before it became two six minutes from the interval.


On the hour, Jordan Higgs made it...

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https://skpsoft.com/local/vanarama-national-league-club-bromley-ease-to-victory-against-holmesdale-at-oakley-road-in-pre-season-friendly-from-this-is-local-london/

Profits Before Producers? Consolidation in Ag Inputs is Troubling for Family Farmers

Agriculture has changed dramatically since the National Farmers Union was founded nearly 114 years ago, but arguably, one of the more concerning trends in our extended history has been the perpetuated consolidation of the agricultural input sector, specifically in the seed and crop...

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https://skpsoft.com/local/profits-before-producers-consolidation-in-ag-inputs-is-troubling-for-family-farmers/

Wednesday, July 26, 2017

Morning traffic, travel and weather update (From This Is Local London)

Good morning all,


It’s Wednesday which mean we’re halfway through the week, so here’s your daily traffic, travel and weather update to get you started off in the right direction.


Weather


The Met Office is predicting a dry start to the day but with cloud, rain and winds...

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https://skpsoft.com/local/morning-traffic-travel-and-weather-update-from-this-is-local-london/

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Millwall boss Neil Harris heaps praise on Jed Wallace after Stevenage stalemate (From This Is Local London)

Neil Harris heaped praise on summer signing Jed Wallace in their goalless draw against Stevenage at the Lamex Stadium.


The 23-year-old was a constant threat down the right and Harris was keen to point that out.


He told News Shopper: “There were some excellent individual...

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https://skpsoft.com/local/millwall-boss-neil-harris-heaps-praise-on-jed-wallace-after-stevenage-stalemate-from-this-is-local-london/

Sutton United bring in two new faces, Josh Taylor and Jamie Butler (From This Is Local London)

Sutton United have signed Jamie Butler and Josh Taylor to three-month and two-year deals, the club has announced.


Speaking about the signings, manager Paul Doswell said: “Josh Taylor made my mind up within 15 minutes of watching him play against Havant [and Waterlooville] on...

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https://skpsoft.com/local/sutton-united-bring-in-two-new-faces-josh-taylor-and-jamie-butler-from-this-is-local-london/

Please, Just Stop Talking About Farm-To-Table

The third installment of “Oh dear God, please stop saying that” is targeted on farm-to-table and what that term has come to represent. (The first two in this series ranted about the use of “moist” and “nom nom,” some of the most offensive words in the English...

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https://skpsoft.com/local/please-just-stop-talking-about-farm-to-table/

Monday, July 24, 2017

Your morning traffic, travel and weather update (From This Is Local London)

Good morning,


It’s the start of a new week so here’s your daily traffic, travel and weather update to help you get you off to a flyer.


Traffic


One lane is closed on the M25 anticlockwise between J7 (Maple Cross) and J16 (M40) due to roadworks. These are expected to be...

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https://skpsoft.com/local/your-morning-traffic-travel-and-weather-update-from-this-is-local-london/

Sunday, July 23, 2017

12 men are wanted by police after a section of Millwall fans invaded the pitch and caused trouble at Wembley following play-off final win over Bradford City

Police have released images of 12 men believed to be Millwall fans involved in a pitch invasion and taunting of rival supporters and players at Wembley.


The Lions beat Bradford City in the League One play-off final on May 20.


A large number of fans from the Millwall section ran...

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https://skpsoft.com/local/12-men-are-wanted-by-police-after-a-section-of-millwall-fans-invaded-the-pitch-and-caused-trouble-at-wembley-following-play-off-final-win-over-bradford-city/

Former Sutton goalkeeper Wayne Shaw charged by FA for pie eating incident against Arsenal in FA Cup (From This Is Local London)

Former Sutton goalkeeper Wayne Shaw has been charged by the Football Association for his pie eating antics against Arsenal in the FA Cup.


Shaw, 45, was seen eating a pie on the bench in the latter stages of Sutton’s fifth-round tie in February after a bookmaker had offered odds of 8-1...

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https://skpsoft.com/local/former-sutton-goalkeeper-wayne-shaw-charged-by-fa-for-pie-eating-incident-against-arsenal-in-fa-cup-from-this-is-local-london/

9 Recipes That Celebrate Fresh Summer Produce

Summer is finally here and with it comes the produce we’ve been waiting for all year long! Whether you are shopping your local farmers market or participating in a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, these recipes will help you get creative with the best this bountiful...

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https://skpsoft.com/local/9-recipes-that-celebrate-fresh-summer-produce/

Saturday, July 22, 2017

Engineering works in Dartford and Crayford may affect your train journey this weekend (From This Is Local London)

Engineering works may disrupt your plans this weekend if you are travelling from Dartford, Crayford or Slade Green.


Network Rail will be carrying out the works that will mean a bus replacement service will be run between Slade Green, Crayford and Dartford on July 22 and 23.


Trains...

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https://skpsoft.com/local/engineering-works-in-dartford-and-crayford-may-affect-your-train-journey-this-weekend-from-this-is-local-london/

Friday, July 21, 2017

Leyton Orient sign well-travelled Romuald Boco from Accrington Stanley (From This Is Local London)

Leyton Orient’s squad strengthening ahead of their National League campaign has continued with the signing of Romuald Boco.


The French-born Benin international attacking midfielder has signed a two-year-deal and arrives at Brisbane Road after a well-travelled club career.


Having...

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https://skpsoft.com/local/leyton-orient-sign-well-travelled-romuald-boco-from-accrington-stanley-from-this-is-local-london/

Fisher 2 - 3 Cray Wanderers - Corinthian 0

Cray Wanderers continued their pre-season programme with two victories in the last week.


Firstly, on Saturday, the Wands travelled to Rotherhithe to face Fisher at the St. Pauls Stadium.  Despite dominating the first half, Cray trailed at half time courtesy of a soft penalty award.


...

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https://skpsoft.com/local/fisher-2-3-cray-wanderers-corinthian-0/

Low-Income Shoppers Now Get Discount At California Farmer Markets

When California governor Jerry Brown signed a $167 billion state budget on June 27, it included $5 million for the California Nutrition Incentives Act, which sets up a program that discounts fresh produce at farmers markets for low-income shoppers.


The $5 million state investment means...

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https://skpsoft.com/local/low-income-shoppers-now-get-discount-at-california-farmer-markets/

Thursday, July 20, 2017

Here are 10 things you should know about the new Jane Austen £10 note (From This Is Local London)

The new £10 banknote featuring Jane Austen will be issued on September 14 and will start appearing in the nation’s wallets in the following days as it leaves cash centres around the country.


Here are 10 things you should know about the new tenner:



The #NewTenPoundNote featuring...

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https://skpsoft.com/local/here-are-10-things-you-should-know-about-the-new-jane-austen-10-note-from-this-is-local-london/

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Crystal Palace submit £16m bid for Arsenal defender Calum Chambers (From This Is Local London)

Crystal Palace have made a £16m bid to sign Arsenal defender Calum Chambers.


Chambers had a successful loan spell with Middlesbrough last season, despite the club’s relegation to the Championship.


The former Southampton man is surplus to requirements at the Emirates. Arsenal are...

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https://skpsoft.com/local/crystal-palace-submit-16m-bid-for-arsenal-defender-calum-chambers-from-this-is-local-london/

Progress pleases Sutton United boss Paul Doswell as U's win at Dartford (From This Is Local London)

Sutton United recorded their first pre-season victory at the third time of asking on Tuesday night with a 1-0 success at Dartford.


Having lost 1-0 at home to both Coventry City and Hemel Hempstead Town in their first two matches, United were made to work hard against the Kent side...

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https://skpsoft.com/local/progress-pleases-sutton-united-boss-paul-doswell-as-us-win-at-dartford-from-this-is-local-london/

Bromley schoolgirl Gina Li Donni will carry on performing after ‘amazing’ experience on The Voice Kids (From This Is Local London)

A Bromley schoolgirl who made it to the final of The Voice Kids said she is going to carry on performing after the ‘amazing’ experience on the national singing competition.


Thirteen-year-old Gina Li Donni made it through to the final on Sunday after wowing the judges throughout the...

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https://skpsoft.com/local/bromley-schoolgirl-gina-li-donni-will-carry-on-performing-after-amazing-experience-on-the-voice-kids-from-this-is-local-london/

Food Waste on the Farm

Food waste doesn’t just come from your plate or the back corners of your refrigerator. Food waste starts at the farm- whether that farm covers hundreds of acres or some space on your terrace. Growing and harvesting food is not a 100% efficient process. The fate of excess lettuce is...

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https://skpsoft.com/local/food-waste-on-the-farm/

Monday, July 17, 2017

Children left 'bereft' after someone steals set of animal wood carvings from outside Highfield Infants' School in Shortlands

A unique set of wood carvings have been stolen from a primary school in Shortlands.


There was a display of carved logs outside Highfield Infants’ school in Highfield Drive that represented British creatures.


But three of them were stolen between July 7 and July 10.


...

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https://skpsoft.com/local/children-left-bereft-after-someone-steals-set-of-animal-wood-carvings-from-outside-highfield-infants-school-in-shortlands/

Crystal Palace to announce arrival of Ajax defender Jairo Riedewald tomorrow (From This Is Local London)

Crystal Palace will announce the £7.9m signing of Ajax defender Jairo Riedewald tomorrow, according to reports.


Riedewald, 20, is set to fly out to meet up with his new team-mates in Hong Kong once the move is confirmed.


The young Dutch defender is reunited with Palace boss Frank...

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https://skpsoft.com/local/crystal-palace-to-announce-arrival-of-ajax-defender-jairo-riedewald-tomorrow-from-this-is-local-london/

Cray Wanderers make two big signings of Jay Leader and Barney Williams as pre-season begins (From This Is Local London)

Cray Wanderers announced two big signings as the pre-season campaign got under way.  Centre Half Jay Leader who had left the Wands in the summer to join Barking has now returned to Cray which is a massive boost to the club.  Jay was nominated for the Isthmian South Team of the Year and...

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https://skpsoft.com/local/cray-wanderers-make-two-big-signings-of-jay-leader-and-barney-williams-as-pre-season-begins-from-this-is-local-london/

The Values Connecting Impact Investing and Organic Agriculture

Iroquois Valley Farms Co-Founder and CEO, Dave Miller, makes it sound simple: “We built this company to support the businesses of our farmers.” Iroquois Valley Farms merges the worlds of socially responsible investing and organic farming to provide land access and financing to farmers...

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https://skpsoft.com/local/the-values-connecting-impact-investing-and-organic-agriculture/

Saturday, July 15, 2017

Gina Li Donni, 13, speaks of 'shock' reaching the semi-finals of The Voice Kids on ITV last Sunday (July 9). (From This Is Local London)

Bromley schoolgirl Gina Li Donni is ‘really happy and excited’ about reaching the semi-finals of The Voice Kids this weekend.


The 13-year-old, from Bishop Justus School, spoke to News Shopper after impressing judge Will.i.am in The Battles when she competed against two other...

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https://skpsoft.com/local/gina-li-donni-13-speaks-of-shock-reaching-the-semi-finals-of-the-voice-kids-on-itv-last-sunday-july-9-from-this-is-local-london/

Charlton boss Karl Robinson on futures of Cristian Ceballos and Naby Sarr

Charlton manager Karl Robinson admits he doesn’t know whether Cristian Ceballos and Naby Sarr will be at the Valley this season.


Ceballos and Sarr failed to adjust to English football and spent last season on loan at Sint-Truiden and Red Star Paris, respectively.


But the...

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https://skpsoft.com/local/charlton-boss-karl-robinson-on-futures-of-cristian-ceballos-and-naby-sarr/

Welling United 0-3 Charlton Athletic (From This Is Local London)

Cameron Stewart starred for Charlton Athletic when they visited Welling United in Park View Road’s traditional curtain raiser.


Stewart, a trialist having previously been at Ipswich Town, provided the crosses that resulted in both goals for the Addicks.


It was not all one...

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Shattering Stereotypes: This Week In Daily Giving

Whether or not one committed the crime, when one is released from prison the community often fosters their own reality of that person. It goes without saying that reintegration back into a society once familiar proves to be challenging and unwelcoming. In the small southwestern town of...

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https://skpsoft.com/local/shattering-stereotypes-this-week-in-daily-giving/

Thursday, July 13, 2017

Public consultation on proposed transformation of Fiveways in Waddon has begun (From This Is Local London)

Public consultation has commenced regarding proposed improvements to Fiveways in Waddon.


Croydon Council and Transport for London are proposing the changes to make Waddon “safer, more accessible and pleasant”.


The plans are designed to combat traffic congestion in the area.


...

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https://skpsoft.com/local/public-consultation-on-proposed-transformation-of-fiveways-in-waddon-has-begun-from-this-is-local-london/

Crystal Palace eye experienced Premier League defender Bacary Sagna (From This Is Local London)

Crystal Palace are keen to bring experienced Premier League defender Bacary Sagna to Selhurst Park.


Sagna, 34, is a free agent following his release from Manchester City in May.


The France international is also being chased by Palace’s top-flight rivals West Brom.


Sagna has...

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https://skpsoft.com/local/crystal-palace-eye-experienced-premier-league-defender-bacary-sagna-from-this-is-local-london/

Bromley supporter and author Dave Roberts reminisces on time supporting the club as it celebrates 125 years (From This Is Local London)

Bromley Football Club is celebrating its 125th anniversary this season and we spoke to one of the club’s most hardcore fans has followed the Lilywhites for 51 years.


Dave Roberts, author of The Bromley Boys, spoke to News Shopper about his experiences as a Bromley fan over half...

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https://skpsoft.com/local/bromley-supporter-and-author-dave-roberts-reminisces-on-time-supporting-the-club-as-it-celebrates-125-years-from-this-is-local-london/

Love Islanders Jess and Dom will be holding a meet and greet in Bluewater this weekend (From This Is Local London)

Shoppers in Bluewater have the chance to meet Love Islands ‘most talked about’ couple at a meet and greet this weekend.


Jess and Dom will be appearing instore at Misguided on Saturday.


The couple will travel in Missguided style in a pink lips taxi, hosting a Facebook live...

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https://skpsoft.com/local/love-islanders-jess-and-dom-will-be-holding-a-meet-and-greet-in-bluewater-this-weekend-from-this-is-local-london/

We Grow Enough Food. Getting It On To People's Plates Is The Problem.

©IFAD/Andrew Esiebo/Panos
World leaders have agreed to the ambitious goal of eradicating hunger by 2030. The scale of the problem is daunting. Every day 800 million people go to bed with empty stomachs and more than 8,000 children die needlessly from conditions linked to under-nutrition....

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https://skpsoft.com/local/we-grow-enough-food-getting-it-on-to-peoples-plates-is-the-problem/

Tuesday, July 11, 2017

The wait may be over for a new Post Office in Crayford (From This Is Local London)

Plans have emerged to re-open a Post Office in Crayford just 200 metres from the old site.


The Crayford Post Office, located in Crayford Road, closed in July 2016 following the withdrawal of the premises for Post Office Use.


A new operator has been appointed to run a new branch in...

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https://skpsoft.com/local/the-wait-may-be-over-for-a-new-post-office-in-crayford-from-this-is-local-london/

Steve Davis committed to restoring O's pride with prolonged Leyton Orient management stint (From This Is Local London)

Martin Ling introduced him as a man who understands the Leyton Orient philosophy, and new O’s boss Steve Davis’ ambition was evident during his first press conference.


The former Crewe Alexandra and Nantwich Town manager believes Orient are far better than the National League standing...

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https://skpsoft.com/local/steve-davis-committed-to-restoring-os-pride-with-prolonged-leyton-orient-management-stint-from-this-is-local-london/

Bromley sign former Reading academy graduate Frankie Raymond from Dagenham and Redbridge, the club has announced (From This Is Local London)

Bromley have signed midfielder Frankie Raymond from Dagenham and Redbridge, the club has announced.


Raymond, 24, has become the ninth addition to the squad by manager Neil Smith this summer ahead of the upcoming Vanarama National League campaign.


Smith said: “I am delighted to...

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https://skpsoft.com/local/bromley-sign-former-reading-academy-graduate-frankie-raymond-from-dagenham-and-redbridge-the-club-has-announced-from-this-is-local-london/

Secret Garden: This Week In Daily Giving

Flowers shower many of our life events. Little may we know that the same flowers we toss down aisles or deliver to our loved ones are grown in secret Colombian gardens by female farmers often stripped of proper pay and trade unions. The process is long and tedious and one we take for granted...

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https://skpsoft.com/local/secret-garden-this-week-in-daily-giving/

Sunday, July 9, 2017

It's time to have a serious discussion about teenagers eating breakfast (From This Is Local London)

In an ideal world, nobody would ever be allowed to go hungry.


This is not an ideal world however.


That’s why it’s sad to hear the news that eighty-two per cent of teachers in Britain see teenagers frequently coming to school hungry.


Even more disheartening is that four in 10...

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https://skpsoft.com/local/its-time-to-have-a-serious-discussion-about-teenagers-eating-breakfast-from-this-is-local-london/

Former Leyton Orient striker Gavin Massey joins League One Wigan Athletic (From This Is Local London)

Former Leyton orient striker Gavin Massey has found a new club after joining Wigan Athletic.


The 24-year-old has agreed a two-year deal with the Latics after deciding to leave the O’s after their relegation to the National League.


Massey joined the O’s in June 2016 and scored...

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https://skpsoft.com/local/former-leyton-orient-striker-gavin-massey-joins-league-one-wigan-athletic-from-this-is-local-london/

Welling United will travel to face Truro City on the opening day of the 2017/18 Vanarama National League season (From This Is Local London)

Welling United will travel to face Truro City on the opening day of the 2017/18 season.


The Vanarama National League fixtures for the upcoming season were released on Wednesday (July 5), with the club entering its second consecutive season in the southern conference since relegation...

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https://skpsoft.com/local/welling-united-will-travel-to-face-truro-city-on-the-opening-day-of-the-201718-vanarama-national-league-season-from-this-is-local-london/

Love Island T-shirts go on sale in Bromley Primark (From This Is Local London)

Love Island fans rejoice!


You’ve watched them meet, graft, get texts, even have sex – and now you can wear the T-shirt to proudly display your superfan status.


From today, selected Primark stores including Bromley will be stocking a range of Love Island T-shirts...

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https://skpsoft.com/local/love-island-t-shirts-go-on-sale-in-bromley-primark-from-this-is-local-london/

My 'Pathetic' Life As A Small Farmer-Vendor

Remember the Salon article: “What nobody told me about small farming: I can’t make a living”? It caused quite a stir when it was published in early 2015. Even though the author, Jaclyn Moyer, received a lot of sympathy, a fair portion of the feedback was negative; many accused the author of...

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https://skpsoft.com/local/my-pathetic-life-as-a-small-farmer-vendor/

Friday, July 7, 2017

Beckenham seven-year-old Wren Sharrock raises over £1,000 for donating her hair to charity The Little Princess Trust (From This Is Local London)

Three years of careful calculations were all so this seven-year-old Beckenham girl could give another little girl something she didn’t have.


Wren Sharrock had been growing and measuring the length of her hair since she was four years old for one purpose.


She intended to have it...

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AFC Wimbledon and Luton Town in Barnet's Checkatrade Trophy group (From This Is Local London)

Barnet have found out two of the three sides they will face in their Checkatrade Trophy group.


EFL Clubs have been placed into groups to minimise travel for clubs and fans following feedback and as a result the Bees have been paired with AFC Wimbledon and Luton Town.


The third...

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https://skpsoft.com/local/afc-wimbledon-and-luton-town-in-barnets-checkatrade-trophy-group-from-this-is-local-london/

Bromley will host Eastleigh at Hayes Lane on the opening day of the 2017/18 Vanarama National League season, it has been announced

Bromley will host Eastleigh at Hayes Lane on the opening day of the 2017/18 season.


The Vanarama National League fixtures for the upcoming campaign were released on Wednesday (July 5), with this now the third consecutive time the club have played at home on the opening day since...

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https://skpsoft.com/local/bromley-will-host-eastleigh-at-hayes-lane-on-the-opening-day-of-the-201718-vanarama-national-league-season-it-has-been-announced/

Sony HT-MT300 compact sound bar review

Homes in London are shrinking in size but our thirst for new technology keeps increasing.


Stats show the UK has some of the smallest properties in Europe, with the average sized UK home 44 per cent smaller than a century ago.


In the capital, the average first-time buyer is paying...

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https://skpsoft.com/local/sony-ht-mt300-compact-sound-bar-review/

Farmers Are People Too | HuffPost

On how hard we work and what we expect from others.



Credit: Neil Palmer (CIAT) – http://www.flickr.com/photos/ciat/5471862690/



It’s a foregone conclusion amongst food and ag writers that there is something wrong with the way we grow food in America. Paging through the...

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Wednesday, July 5, 2017

Yellow warning for thunderstorms issued by Met Office (From This Is Local London)

As the temperature rises in London, so too has the chance of thunderstorms hitting the capital.


The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms for today and tomorrow, July 6-7.


While each individual storm will be small and isolated, in those storms up to 88mm of rain...

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https://skpsoft.com/local/yellow-warning-for-thunderstorms-issued-by-met-office-from-this-is-local-london/

AFC Wimbledon sign Sheffield United goalkeeper George Long on loan for the rest of the season (From This Is Local London)

AFC Wimbledon have signed Sheffield United goalkeeper George Long on loan for the remainder of the season, the club has announced.
Long, 23, arrives at the Kingsmeadow following the recent departure of former Arsenal academy graduate James Shea to Luton Town on a free transfer.
Manager Neal...

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Fixtures for Vanarama National League to be released today, with Sutton United, Bromley and others finding out their fate (From This Is Local London)

Fixtures for the upcoming 2017/18 Vanarama National League will be released later today (July 5).


There will be several London clubs fighting for a place back into the Football League this campaign, including Sutton United and Bromley who will play in the same division.


Hampton...

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https://skpsoft.com/local/fixtures-for-vanarama-national-league-to-be-released-today-with-sutton-united-bromley-and-others-finding-out-their-fate-from-this-is-local-london/

Sustainable Incentives: How Not to Eat the Planet

A farmer waters grass at a research centre that works to regenerate endangered native species and introduce varieties that are better adapted to hotter, drier conditions in Mopti, Mali. ©IFAD/Amadou Keita
More than seven billion people currently call our planet home, and their lives depend...

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Monday, July 3, 2017

New £2.2million hanger for executive jets to be built at Biggin Hill Airport (From This Is Local London)

A £2.2million, 60,000 sq ft new hanger for executive jets is set to be built at London Biggin Hill Airport.


Construction is already underway for the steel structure, which will provide parking for 11 jets alongside office space.


The new hanger is due to be completed later this...

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https://skpsoft.com/local/new-2-2million-hanger-for-executive-jets-to-be-built-at-biggin-hill-airport-from-this-is-local-london/

Crystal Palace Ladies extend stay of last year's leading scorer, Gemma Bryan, at Hayes Lane (From This Is Local London)

Gemma Bryan has ended speculation of a move away from Hayes Lane by signing a new contract with Crystal Palace Ladies, the club has announced.


It has been reported that there was significant interest from clubs in the FA Women’s Super League, including some significant offers, given...

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https://skpsoft.com/local/crystal-palace-ladies-extend-stay-of-last-years-leading-scorer-gemma-bryan-at-hayes-lane-from-this-is-local-london/

Maxime Biamou leaves Sutton United for League Two Coventry City (From This Is Local London)

Sutton United striker Maxime Biamou has left the club to sign for League Two side Coventry City.


The 26-year-old Frenchman, who scored 14 goals in 51 appearances for the U’s, has penned a two year deal with the Sky Blues for an undisclosed fee.


Biamou was one of the stars of last...

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Communication for Climate-Smart Farming | HuffPost

One of the ultimate injustices of climate change is that those who have contributed to it the least are those most vulnerable to its impacts. Highly dependent on small-scale and rainfed agriculture, sub-Saharan Africa stands to be struck severely by climatic instability. Thankfully, radio...

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Saturday, July 1, 2017

Here are the areas in south-east London with the best and worst broadband speeds (From This Is Local London)

If you found yourself thinking you had slower broadband speeds in Lewisham compared to other south-east London homes, then this latest research will have proven you correct.
Lewisham has slower broadband speeds compared to any other borough in south-east London, according to a new analysis...

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Danny Webb and Ross Embleton return to Leyton Orient on coaching team (From This Is Local London)

Leyton Orient have announced Ross Embleton and Danny Webb have returned to Leyton Orient on the coaching team.
Embleton, who previously worked with the O’s Centre of Excellence of Youth Development Manager, returns as the first team Assistant Coach.
Meanwhile, Webb also returns as the...

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New Cray Wanderers Soccer School launched this Saturday (From This Is Local London)

Saturday 1st July 2017 sees a ground breaking new venture for Cray Wanderers FC as the Cray Wanderers Soccer School is launched at North Kent College in Dartford, in association with New Generation Sports.


The sessions will be delivered by CWFC First Team Manager and First Team Coach...

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south Londoner Tom Holland the perfect fit in sharp Marvel reboot (From This Is Local London)

Even among Marvel’s roster of superheroes, Spider-Man is the stand-out that people recognise and love. But he has not been part of the famed Marvel Cinematic Universe until now – and it has been worth the wait.


After a soft (and rapturously received) intro in the shared universe in...

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Stop What You're Doing And Look At This Calendar Of Sexy French Farmers

The French have given the world so many fantastic things and this calendar is no exception.



Fred Goudon



Courtesy of photographer Fred Goudon, The French Farmers Calendar is a celebration of the farming profession.


A celebration that lasts all year long.



Fred Goudon




Fred...

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