Jon Cheetham

CRYSTAL Palace diver Jessica Williams celebrated a brace of silver medals at the 2010 British Gas National Cup in Sheffield at the weekend.

JUDO ace Francesca Steggall from Sidcup talks philosphy and technique in the third feature in a series looking at the Olympic dreams of young athletes from the News Shopper area.

INTERNATIONAL springboard diver Jessica Williams from Bexley, features in the second of a series of profiles on young athletes from the News Shopper area hoping to take part in the Olympic Games in London 2012.

FOOD and wine experts from John Lewis Foodhall in Bluewater, give their tips on how to turn this year's Christmas dinner into a mouthwatering feast to remember; including recipes for the perfect stuffing and which wines to serve with your festive meal.

LOCAL historian Gordon Dennington visits some of the places in Beckenham and Penge where significant incidents took place during the war.

OLYMPIC HOPEFULS introduces talented young sports men and women from the News Shopper area who have their sights set on the Olympics in 2012. In the first of the series weightlifter Zoe Smith took a break from training to talk to JON CHEETHAM.

If you are looking for a tasty and authentic Italian eating experience for autumn, Strada in Blackheath is holding a Risotto Festival to celebrate the history and versatility of the “little rice” dish.

When my two year old daughter found out she was going to see Noddy in Toyland her mouth fell open and her eyes bulged. To her Noddy is a demi-god, movie-star, pop-idol, guru and favourite toy all merged into one. Actually seeing Noddy, well it's as good as Christmas isn't it.

SOUL singer Jocelyn Brown performed her hit song Somebody Else's Guy when she appeared with the AllStars collective as the headline act at this year's Danson Festival.

SOUL diva Jocelyn Brown performed with the AllStars collective and finalists of this year's BeXfactor competition on the main stage at the Danson Festival, to close the event.