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Lifting the lid on nutrition
Eating healthily and well was the ethos of an all-day health seminar devoted to diabetes held at Mertons Ethnic Minority Centre. Mondays session, which was jointly organised by ADSAG the Asian Diabetes Support and Awareness Group discussed topics including
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Muslims reassured
Police have sent out a message of zero tolerance to racists in an attempt to reassure Merton Muslims in the aftermath of the US terrorist attacks. Chief Supt Stephen Thomas has recognised the growing concern of borough Muslims who have been the target
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Last orders
An 85-year-old engraver exhibited her hand-painted glass for the final time recently after 20 years of selling her work for charity. Wyn Trickey, who lives in Crossway, Raynes Park, started selling her glassware, with her late husband Tom, in 1981, with
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Barnet proves the perfect location
Eat your heart out Hollywood, television and film-makers are beating a path to Barnet in ever-increasing numbers. LEIGH COLLINS investigates Stephen Fry, Helen Mirren, Alan Bates and Michael Gambon just a few of the A-list stars recently filming in Barnet
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Minicab drivers' names to be listed on website
A minicab passenger attacked in an argument over £1 has been celebrating an announcement that names of licensed minicab operators will now be on the internet. Minicab operators have had to register with the Public Carriage Office (PCO) since October 22
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Police attackers still on run from the law
Police are still looking for three men whose companions have been jailed for beating up two policemen so savagely one of them is still suffering from flashbacks. PC Andy Barnes, from Wimbledon police station, told the Guardian he has flashbacks to the
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Ambulance staff safety a priority
Alarming attacks on London ambulance crews have led the service to step up its campaign against people who assault its staff. Every day there is at least one attack on a London Ambulance Service member. LAS has welcomed a four-month prison sentence given
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Kelleher underlines B&D's strength
Barnet and District AC, having achieved a clean sweep in the Chingford League Cross-Country meeting, gave a repeat in the league's 5km road race. Barnet not only took the honours again in all the team competitions, but also provided two new names as individual
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Princely touch at nursery garden
Volunteers from the Princes Trust have been working at a Mitcham nursery to make the garden a brighter place by painting it yellow, blue and green. The fence, sheds and furniture at Tots Village Nursery, in Montgomery Close, have all been receiving an
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Top level corruption will be exposed by company
Corrupt company bosses and fat cat directors who award themselves huge pay rises at shareholders and employees expense may find themselves named and shamed by a new Wimbledon-based company. Corruptionbusters is the brainchild of Chris Coverdale, former
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Back to nature for ecology day
Children from Pollards Hill took a walk on the wild side, playing field games and learning crafts on a nature study day at Mitcham Common Ecology Centre. Wandsworth councillor and chairman of the Greater London Authoritys environment committee, Councillor
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Towns go Harry Potty
HARRY Potter mania has finally arrived with local cinemas prepared for the mad rush the release of the first adaptation of J.K Rowling's book - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - will inevitably cause. Cineworld in Bishop's Stortford screened
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Sparkling Barnet fall to high-flying Ealing
Ealing 17 Barnet SEs 14 London League Division Three (North-West) In a superb advert for London rugby, Barnet Saracens Elizabethans could not quite hold out in the face of a tremendous second-half siege by Ealing. BSE had established a 14-0 lead after
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Golden Grenville
Supervet Grenville Tuck won a team gold medal in the Home Counties Veterans International in Falkirk, Scotland. Tuck, who is 51 on November 22, was originally selected as a reserve for the England over 50 team after finishing sixth in his category in
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Hunt leads women to national double
Shaftesbury Barnet's powerful U17 women's team, already road relay champions, completed an excellent national double, adding the cross-country title at Mansfield on Saturday. In the 3x2.5km event, Emma Hunt got them off to a good start, finishing third
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Cops plead: No mobiles for young
DESPERATE police officers swamped by a tide of mobile phone thefts are begging parents not to buy phones for their children this Christmas. Hounslow's police community liaison officer, Chief Inspector Wynne Jones, is discouraging parents buying mobile
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Kids help other kids
YOUNGSTERS from three schools gave up their free time to make a difference and create a perfect playground for tots at nearby primary schools. Students from Hounslow Manor School, Lampton School and The Green School took on the role of Millennium Volunteers
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Wares go seven up
Edgware Town 7 Leighton Town 1 Ryman League Div Three Ashley Leenders was the star of Edgware's runaway win on Tuesday, completing a nine-minute hat-trick and giving the Wares a 3-0 lead after 15 minutes. Leenders struck after six minutes, firing a 25
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Campaign canine
PET rescuers are appealing for animal lovers to rally round and bring a happy end to a sad dog's tale. Barney suffered years of abuse by his owners, but after a gruelling six-month rescue mission, Kathy and Doug Stevens are hoping fellow dog-lovers could
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Protecting human rights in Colombia
A LEGAL rights worker is leaving the safety of home to brave the peril of guerilla terrorists in South American country. Colin McNaughton, 51, of Roseville Road, Hounslow. leaves for Colombia later this month to spend the next year promoting human rights
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Bubb leads rout of once proud Enfield
Enfield 0 Hendon 6 Ryman League Premier Division Hendon produced their biggest league victory for eight seasons when they routed old rivals Enfield at Boreham Wood FC on Saturday. A quick glance at the league table before the match showed the importance
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A lucky strike scores robbers £10k windfall
ROBBERS got lucky this week when they entered a closed newsagents and managed to steal thousands of pounds from an open safe. Their stroke of good fortune occurred on Thursday last week when the four unarmed male bandits attempted to break into Crow's
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Vile sex assault on disabled child
A BEPPE di Marco lookalike sex beast launched a sickening assault on a disabled girl in full view of a packed bus. The 16-year-old was attacked on the H32 at 3.25pm on Monday last week after the man who bore a striking resemblance to the EastEnders character
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In-form Purser and Strevens find target again
Barnet 3 Woking 0 Nationwide Conference Wayne Purser and Ben Strevens, hat-trick stars in recent Barnet wins, continued their rich vein of scoring form with magnificent goals in the Bees' comfortable victory over Woking on Saturday. But there might have
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Barnet proves the perfect location
Eat your heart out Hollywood, television and film-makers are beating a path to Barnet in ever-increasing numbers. LEIGH COLLINS investigates Stephen Fry, Helen Mirren, Alan Bates and Michael Gambon just a few of the A-list stars recently filming in Barnet
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Wonderful winners in Oz
A GLOBE-TROTTING brother and sister have been named as Gravesham's best young ambassadors. By snapping themselves outside a tourist information centre in Queensland, Australia, James and Danielle Woodley, from Northfleet, took top place in a competition
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Wonderful winners in Oz
A GLOBE-TROTTING brother and sister have been named as Gravesham's best young ambassadors. By snapping themselves outside a tourist information centre in Queensland, Australia, James and Danielle Woodley, from Northfleet, took top place in a competition
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New voices
A double bill of new writing starts on Saturday (November 17) at the Questors Theatre, Mattock Lane, Ealing. Carrying On by Roy Hyams and A Touch of Rose Madder by Jim O'Connor will run until December 1. The theatre has always been commited to encouraging
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Bubb leads rout of once proud Enfield
Enfield 0 Hendon 6 Ryman League Premier Division Hendon produced their biggest league victory for eight seasons when they routed old rivals Enfield at Boreham Wood FC on Saturday. A quick glance at the league table before the match showed the importance
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A risky business
Ruislip Dramatic Society might well be tempting fate with its latest production. The Scottish Play, usually actor-parlance for the ill-fated Macbeth, plays well-observed homage to the superstitions surrounding the Shakespearean classic. Originally penned
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Tony's new quest
Barnet chairman Tony Kleanthous has said that he will use his appointment as a director of the Nationwide Conference to push the league's claim for a second promotion spot. Currently, only the champions are elected to the Football League and proposals
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Arthritis advice
Adolescence is difficult enough without having to think about developing arthritis. To help teenagers, the Arthritis Research Campaign has produced a new booklet, called 'Arthritis In Teenagers'. It is available from: Eve Taylor, Arthritis Research Campaign
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Relate column
In a matter of weeks, it will be Christmas. The shops will filled with tempting merchandise for children and many businesses will close for the traditional Christmas holiday. Most of us, Christians and non-Christians will be at home on the Bank Holidays
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Dancing to success
FOUR young dancers are celebrating success after being chosen for professional productions. The girls all attend the Step-in-Out dance school, in Joydens Wood. Natalie Smith, Rebecca Chatwin and Charlotte Bradbrook will be appearing in Cinderella, at
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Dancing to success
FOUR young dancers are celebrating success after being chosen for professional productions. The girls all attend the Step-in-Out dance school, in Joydens Wood. Natalie Smith, Rebecca Chatwin and Charlotte Bradbrook will be appearing in Cinderella, at
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Thieves shove woman onto ground
THIEVES pushed a Gravesend woman to the ground and stole her purse containing £300 in cash. The woman was walking down Harden Road, Gravesend, between Newtons Abbot Road and Struttons Avenue when two men approached her from behind at about 5.30pm on Hallowe'en
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In-form Purser and Strevens find target again
Barnet 3 Woking 0 Nationwide Conference Wayne Purser and Ben Strevens, hat-trick stars in recent Barnet wins, continued their rich vein of scoring form with magnificent goals in the Bees' comfortable victory over Woking on Saturday. But there might have
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SPORTS SHORTS
Football: A glorious 87th minute goal from Kevin Richards gave Old Rutlishians a 4-3 win in their League Cup tie at Notvry Athletic. Midfielder Jeremy Capper was forced to go in goal after Keith Bird was injured in the first half but he managed to save
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Boxing buddies Still and Collins go for knock out
Barnet boss John Still and Carlisle manager Roddy Collins are good friends and avid boxing fans. But the camaraderie will be forgotten when each goes for a knock-out blow in Saturday's FA Cup clash at Underhill. Eastender Still lived a few doors away
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'Fat cats' cream cash
The scandal of yet another 'fat cat' boss getting a golden handshake when leaving an ailing company was revealed last week. Outgoing BT boss, Sir Peter Bonfield, pocketed a cool £1.5m, even though the company's shares are very much on the skids! Such
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Tooting crash to defeat
Tooting and Mitcham United lost a two goal lead as they crashed 4-2 at home to Harlow Town on Saturday. Goals from Neil Hams and Nigel Webb gave them a half-time advantage but Harlow hit back strongly in the second half with one of their goals from from
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Answer to prices row
often peruse the letters page and enjoy a good laugh at the more than eccentric views of your regular correspondent, Les Holley. However, what a surprise it was to read a letter from Mr Holley with which I can agree, namely that of soaring house prices
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Broken nose
A 55-YEAR-OLD man was kicked and punched by two teenagers after he got off a bus. The victim stepped off the 247 bus in Manford Way, Hainault, at around 9pm on Sunday, November 4. He was followed by the15-year-olds who attacked him, in what has been described
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Shot at Dawn soldier honoured
The face of a Mill Hill soldier cut a poignant image in a poppy wreath placed on the Cenotaph memorial in Whitehall on Remembrance Sunday. A picture of Private Abraham Bevistein, shot at dawn for desertion in the First World War, was in the middle of
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Religious bigotry
The letter entitled 'Human rights', (Times Letters, November 8) made a single valid point in that the eruv is a human rights issue the right of people to practice their religious beliefs without being obstructed. Every road has telegraph poles, to which
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News analysis: Why are people still dying in house fires?
Liam Moriarty was just four-months-old when he died in a blaze at a Friern Barnet pub on Monday. The youngster's death highlights the challenges facing the Fire Brigade in its attempts to cut fire casualties. A smoke alarm fitted on the first floor of
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So much for efficient mail
Over the past couple of years we have had mail wrongly delivered to us and last week my neighbour found a letter on our drive which he promptly delivered to the right address. Yesterday we received a letter for No 5 in the next road again. Today, Wednesday
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Man avoids jail after sexual assault charge
Two teenage girls, one with a mental age of eight were lured into the back row of an Edgware cinema and subjected to a traumatic sexual assault. Cleaner Carl Hooker, 23, walked free from Harrow Crown Court on Friday after admitting assaulting his victims
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ID cards objections are quite valid
Mr Clarke misses or glosses over the point of the objections to ID cards (News Shopper, November 7). First, the personal liberty objection to the ID card proposal is that we would be legally required to carry it at all times and we could be taken into
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It's easy to 'nibble' away at Green Belt
How does one get building consent in the Green Belt. Firstly, you establish linkage. You get a consultant to cost the renovation of an historic building. Make it about £2m or so. Secondly create a Heritage Trust to distance the local authority from any
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Nothing new
Professor Francome's views are not original (Eliminate need for terrorism', Times Group, November 8), particularly on the subject of the Israel-Arab conflict, where they reflect popular sentiment in this country. A majority of 'ordinary' people (ie as
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Marvellous Matt wins just seven!
Matthew McDaid returned from the BT Short Course Championships, held in the Ponds Forge Pool, Sheffield, with seven medals from the 10 events he took part in. The 15-year-old from Chislehurst, a pupil at Coopers School, won three silvers in the 50 metres
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What's On Listings
Thursday November 15 EXHIBITION - The work of Martin Bright and Jean Aust will be on display in the Mansion Spaces of the South Hill Park Arts Centre, Ringmead, Bracknell until January 6. Call 01344 484123 for details. JAZZ - Phoene Cave and Neil Quinton
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Bromley finish third in league
Bromley Swimming Club's members swam in the final White Horse League gala of the season and finished fourth, but came a very good third in the final league table. First places went to: Xavier Mohammed (11 and under butterfly), Kristian Powell (13 and
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Public scrutiny
Bill Montgomery's last Notebook (Hush-hush changes made to a very expensive logo', Hendon Times Group, November 1) reported my observation that local government needed more focus on the smaller community, defined by local town centres. After detailed
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Bruce's legal wrangle
Crystal Palace are taking manager Steve Bruce to court in attempt to stop him walking out of the club without serving a period of notice. A hearing was scheduled for yesterday as the News Shopper went to press, at which Palace officials will seek to gain
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Combe's away day
Westcombe Park produced a solid display to win 23-16 in their National 3 League match against Clifton, in Bristol, last Saturday. The two points were far more valuable than the display against a Clifton side who saved their best attacks for the last 10
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Bombers' appeal
Ruling against the appeals by Samar Alami and Jawad Botmeh, the two Palestinians jailed for 20 years for the Israeli embassy and Balfour House bombings, Lord Justice Rose said: "Those who, whatever their motivation, place bombs of this kind in the heart
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Coppell praises confident stars
Steve Coppell took some positives from the defeat in the Potteries and found some praise for his players. "The lads always work hard. The higher you go, the more skill level and mistakes become critical factors. We have to acknowledge that and work harder
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Stoke sting gutsy Bees
Stoke City 3 Bees 2 November 10 Brentford failed to set a new club record of eight consecutive wins after losing at Stoke City only their second league defeat of the season. The first 30 minutes of the game was littered with chances for both sides Lloyd
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Proposals have 'come a long way'
Barnet Community Health Council (CHC) is reserving judgement on re-tabled government proposals which could see its abolition. The Association of Community Health Councils in England and Wales (ACHCEW) reacted angrily to the threat to ditch CHCs. But the
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Bruce now facing a legal wrangle
Crystal Palace are taking manager Steve Bruce to court in attempt to stop him walking out of the club without serving a period of notice. A hearing was scheduled for yesterday as the News Shopper went to press, at which Palace officials will seek to gain
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Intrusive eruv
We are all intensely aware that the world changed on September 11. All communities with differing religious factions need to seek ways of harmonious tolerance, and to eradicate symbols that inflame confrontational issues. Your recent correspondents on
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Bromley scrape it
AFTER a nine-goal whitewash against Ashford earlier in the season, Bromley under-14 girls found themselves in another nine-goal match against local rivals Beckenham. Bromley went ahead with a goal from skipper Emma Thomas and before half-time further
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What a waste
Bromley missed a great chance to win their first league match of the season when they drew 2-2 at fellow Ryman League Division One strugglers Barking & East Ham United on Saturday. But the game had begun so promisingly for the Whites when they surged
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Stroke of genius!
A motorcycle racing team is celebrating after a momentous first season which culminated in a brilliant second place podium finish in a major championship. The HM Racing team, based at Green Street Green, was formed by Steve Smith, Perry Leask and Dave
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Relatives' sadness as their loved ones are overlooked
More relatives of Edgware and Burnt Oak's World War Two dead this week joined calls for Harrow Council to add names to its war memorial. Alan Coster, 63, of Edwin Road, Edgware, said his father Sydney, a private in the South Staffordshire Regiment, was
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We need more than woolly assurances
The uncertainty created by the Liberal Democrat-Labour administration over the future of Flightways is to be deplored (Farewell council homes, say hello to the partners', Times Group, November 8). The rather woolly assurance from Councillor Phil Yeoman
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Heyer: We are making progress
Barnet Hospital has just weathered its most turbulent month after being labelled one of the worst in Britain. Health Correspondent IAN LLOYD asks what progress has been made. It has been a tough six weeks for Barnet Hospital's chief executive. But given
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Combe's away day
Westcombe Park produced a solid display to win 23-16 in their National 3 League match against Clifton, in Bristol, last Saturday. The two points were far more valuable than the display against a Clifton side who saved their best attacks for the last 10
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Drunk roofer receives probation order
Hendon roofer Michael Kadar, who flew into a drunken rage at his local pub after being refused service, walked out of court with a probation order last week. Kadar, 37, of Nicoll Place, pleaded guilty to headbutting and slapping Peter Golding, the landlord
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Anger at flats plan
Plans to flatten dozens of trees in Colindale have been branded 'absolutely scandalous' by residents. Birmingham-based Task Investments wants to build six blocks of six flats on land near the M1 motorway behind Colin Crescent. Colin Crescent resident
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Bruce now facing a legal wrangle
Crystal Palace are taking manager Steve Bruce to court in attempt to stop him walking out of the club without serving a period of notice. A hearing was scheduled for yesterday as the News Shopper went to press, at which Palace officials will seek to gain
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Two jailed for helping with kidnapping scam
Blackmailers told a Mill Hill shopworker they had kidnapped his pregnant wife in order to steal thousands of pounds from his employers. Fiona Toussaint, 31, from Neasden, and Sally Honour, 27, of Wembley, were jailed on Tuesday for their part in the plot
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Experience the special flavour of the Red Rose
The Red Rose restaurant is situated in the heart of Egham and offers exquisite Indian cuisine. After running a successful take-away only service, Red Rose has been fully refurbished and now offers a full dine-in service in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere
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Public scrutiny
Bill Montgomery's last Notebook (Hush-hush changes made to a very expensive logo', Hendon Times Group, November 1) reported my observation that local government needed more focus on the smaller community, defined by local town centres. After detailed
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A bit Mitch
Singing comedian and Richmond resident Mitch Benn will be topping the bill at the Comedy Cellar at the South Hill Park Arts Centre, Ringmead, Bracknell on Friday (November 16). The big man with the small guitar will be regaling the audience with his catchy
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Bruce's legal wrangle
Crystal Palace are taking manager Steve Bruce to court in attempt to stop him walking out of the club without serving a period of notice. A hearing was scheduled for yesterday as the News Shopper went to press, at which Palace officials will seek to gain
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What's On Listings
Thursday November 15 PLAY - Acorn Players present Last Tango in Little Grimley at the Travellers Studio, Harrow Arts Centre, Uxbridge Road, Hatch End until Saturday. Call 8424 0124 for tickets, which are £6/£5. Friday November 16 CHARITY NIGHT - In aid
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Come back Mrs Thatcher
I am writing with regards to Bharat Naipur's letter ( 'PM doing the right thing' Times, November 1). I am pleased that she is content with Mr Blair's performance, however, I would be far happier if Mrs Thatcher were to park her bottom in No. 10 Downing
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Teachers not amused at pupils' web site stories
A Barnet-based web site which reunites old school friends this week removed half-a-million messages from its internet pages after a threat of legal action. The National Association of Headteachers (NAHT) claims former pupils are insulting their teachers
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Club confirms that it's best at Rugby!
Blackheath Rugby Club's under-10s achieved a unique treble, winning the prestigious Rugby Festival for the third consecutive year. During the course of a tiring day, which began for most before 6am, the mini section of the club travelled to the Midlands
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Fat cats cream cash
The scandal of yet another 'fat cat' boss getting a golden handshake when leaving an ailing company was revealed last week. Outgoing BT boss, Sir Peter Bonfield, pocketed a cool £1.5m, even though the company's shares are very much on the skids! Such
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A blackmailer's guide to a happy Christmas
You know it's the thought that counts. But let's face it, there are some gift-buyers who just don't think. And if you're the recurrent victim of one of these rush-in-and-buy-it merchants, you probably end up feeling a bit cheated on Christmas Day. After
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Going down a storm
Ajtc are presenting an innovative adaptation of Shakespeare's The Tempest at the Travellers Studio, Harrow Arts Centre, Uxbridge Road, Hatch End on Wednesday (November 21) at 7.30pm. The production will involve mime, music and masks to conjure up the
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Answer to prices row
I often peruse the letters page and enjoy a good laugh at the more than eccentric views of your regular correspondent, Les Holley. However, what a surprise it was to read a letter from Mr Holley with which I can agree, namely that of soaring house prices
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All the ward's a stage
The best plays are often based around times of stress or suffering and the Manor Players' latest offering is no different. Visiting Hour is actually six separate playlets ranging in style from comedy to pathos and all based in a hospital ward during visiting
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UNICEF appeal for seven milion
UNICEF would like to send a huge thank you to all those who have already made a donation to its Afghanistan Crisis Appeal. It is estimated that, of the seven million Afghans who have to rely on aid to survive the combined threats of war, drought and winter
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Hindus not to blame
ear after year, Hindus are exclusively blamed for fireworks noise prevalent at this time of the year. The reality is somewhat different. Traditionally, fireworks are let off on Diwali and new year days (consecutive days). These usually fall within a few
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Knights slay those Giants
London Knights continued their resurgence in form by following up their draw away at Sheffield on Saturday, with a superb 5-2 win over league leaders Belfast Giants at the London Arena on Sunday. Belfast edged the first period and out-shot the Knights
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Fleet's four star display
Gravesend & Northfleet put themselves in the best possible frame of mind for this weekend's trip to play Nationwide Division Two side Huddersfield Town in the first round in the FA Cup, by thumping Bedford Town 4-1 in the Ryman Premier League last
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Bring back law to our streets
WANSTEAD is experiencing an unprecedented crimewave. There is an ever-increasing level of street crime through Wanstead and Snaresbrook including the smashing of plate glass windows at the Abbey National, Somerfield and an Indian restaurant, not to mention
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Teachers not amused at pupils' web site stories
A Barnet-based web site which reunites old school friends this week removed half-a-million messages from its internet pages after a threat of legal action. The National Association of Headteachers (NAHT) claims former pupils are insulting their teachers
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Stage support
Wembley Operatic Society's new production should strike a chord with those who remember Harrow's three old theatres, now sadly demolished. Steven Sondheim's Follies is set in the once spectacular Weissman Theatre the night before it is due to be closed
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Biela's treble in cup drama
GURU Nanak Sunday, of the North Kent Sunday Premier League, were involved in what must be the game of the season against fellow Premier League side Vigo in the 2nd round of the Kent Sunday Senior Cup, winning 5-4 win in extra-time in what was a rollercoaster
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Pirate Peggy
Su Pollard can talk the hind legs off a donkey, but she's more concerned with seagulls at the moment. As we talk the New Shakespeare Company's tour of Gilbert and Sullivan's Pirates of Penzance, in which she plays Ruth, is in Plymouth. "There are seagulls
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14 churches unite to produce the Gospel according to freehand
Ambitious: congregants from 14 different High Barnet churches enjoyed the fruits of their labour on Saturday night, after copying out the whole of St Mark's Gospel by hand. The Rev David Nash (pictured), vicar of St Mary's Church in Monken Hadley, said
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Heyer: We are making progress
Barnet Hospital has just weathered its most turbulent month after being labelled one of the worst in Britain. Health Correspondent IAN LLOYD asks what progress has been made. It has been a tough six weeks for Barnet Hospital's chief executive. But given
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Cynical look at frothy America
Ghost World 15 4/5 GHOST World is based on an American comic and can be watched almost like a series of comic strips. The film starts with the high school graduation of best friends Enid (Thora Birch) and Rebecca (Scarlett Johansson). A school leaving
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Joe and Freda show the way
THREE wins in the final three races secured a win for Erith & District Swimming Club at the final round of the White Horse League gala held at South Norwood Pool. Of the 43 races, 14 were won by Erith, while there were an another 14 who took good
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Comedy
STANDING OVATION COMEDY CLUB: City Limits, Croydon. Tel 01245 381 300. JONGLEURS: 49 Lavender Gardens, SW11. Friday 8.45pm, Saturday 7.15pm and 11.15pm. Friday, £14, £11. Saturday £12, £9. Tel 020 7564 2500 UP THE CREEK TOO COMEDY CABARET CLUB: 3 Brighton
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Proposals have 'come a long way'
Barnet Community Health Council (CHC) is reserving judgement on re-tabled government proposals which could see its abolition. The Association of Community Health Councils in England and Wales (ACHCEW) reacted angrily to the threat to ditch CHCs. But the
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We'll meet again?
My sisters and I would like to organise a get-together with some of our long-lost friends. Left is a photo of our VE party, held in Tyrell Avenue, Welling. The people we are looking for are in the second row back, four rows in all. They would all now
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Music
FAIRFIELD HALLS CONCERT HALL: Big Band Extravaganza, November 15. Friday Night at Fairfield: In aid of St Christopher's Hospice, November 16. Croydon Philharmonic Choir: Verdi's Requiem, November 17. Dusty Springfield Tribute, November 18. Make Em Laugh
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What's On Listings
Thursday November 15 PLAY - Acorn Players present Last Tango in Little Grimley at the Travellers Studio, Harrow Arts Centre, Uxbridge Road, Hatch End until Saturday. Call 8424 0124 for tickets, which are £6/£5. Friday November 16 CHARITY NIGHT - In aid
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Boro play out six-goal thriller
Staines Town 1 Wealdstone 1 Wealdstone came away from their trip to Staines Town with only a point, but it remains a mystery as to why they didn't win, writes Steve Paull. The re-signing of Richard Horner made a big difference to the defence, making it
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Colour that never fades
In 1968, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice had been collaborating for two years, when they accepted a commission from the director of the choir at Colet Court School to provide 15 minutes of music for a Bible story. From this small, low-key start the seeds
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Hair today, gone tomorrow
As far back as we can remember, fashions have dictated our hair needed to be coaxed into weird and wonderful shapes. LUCYA SZACHNOWSKI looks at crowning glories from the 40s onwards ... Hair with height was the rage throughout the wartime 40s and the
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Rumble time
The rise of the World Wrestling Federation has revived the fortunes of wrestling in the UK. With an eager pool of British talent and a host of US former big names you can see the likes of Jake the Snake and Tatanka rumble at Fairfield Concert Hall on
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Get some Mexican culture this winter
The big holiday month is almost upon us, you need some sunshine, prices are limbo-low thanks to American's travel drop-out and rooms are unusually available. Go on then, get on with it! Book now for the best value, least crowded December vacation of all
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Francis leads Harriers home
ONE of the country's top distance runners, Nick Francis of Eltham-based Cambridge Harriers, began his cross-country season with a very creditable second place in the latest Kent Cross-Country League match. Nick completed the five-mile course at Capston
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Hair today, gone tomorrow
As far back as we can remember, fashions have dictated our hair needed to be coaxed into weird and wonderful shapes. LUCYA SZACHNOWSKI looks at crowning glories from the 40s onwards ... Hair with height was the rage throughout the wartime 40s and the
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David rocks on
David Essex has a soft spot for Croydon and his fans still flock to his concerts at Fairfield, writes Christine van Emst. Sadly on November 5 there were a half-dozen fools in the balcony who disrupted the evening and for a while distracted David on stage
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Baby dies in pub fire
A five-month-old baby boy died when fire swept through his grandparents' Friern Barnet pub on Monday night. Liam Moriarty was asleep in a first floor bedroom of the Alexandra Arms in Cromwell Road as a wake took place downstairs. His parents Kim Moriarty
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Firm halves its costs by farming out work to India
A Finchley accountancy firm has transferred an entire department to India to cut costs by 50 per cent. When clients bring in their books and records to SPW in Regents Park Road, they are packed up and sent to the firm's Bombay office. A team of trained
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Veterans demand names are added
Arguments over the omission of the names of nearly 250 war dead from Edgware war memorial intensified this week. There was outcry after it emerged last week that the names of World War Two servicemen from Burnt Oak and Edgware were missing. Harrow Council
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Madeley launches new police service
Television presenter Richard Madeley joined forces with police and Neighbourhood Watch officials on Tuesday at the launch of a new crime prevention initiative. Ringmaster, based at Colindale police station, automatically sends recorded voice messages
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Oakwood youngsters are the table toppers
eleven table tennis fanatics from Belgium visited Crayford to maintain a tradition started many years ago and raise the profile of the sport, writes Kevin Impey. The youngsters from the St Jozef's Institute were playing members, aged 14 and 15, of the
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Court hears VAT scam netted tycoon a fortune
A tax-dodging mobile phone tycoon from Golders Green fleeced firms to make his multi-million pound fortune in one year, Blackfriars Crown Court heard this week. Aryeh Kramer, 29, of Princes Park Avenue, sold handsets worth more than £35million
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Rugby Union: Streatham too strong for rivals
Streatham-Croydon 32 bt Kingston 20 Streatham continued their good form with an impressive victory at Kingston on Saturday. Winger Gavin Calloo opened the scoring after pressure from the Streatham three-quarters forced Kingston into a series of handling
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Blue jokes, Jewish style
It's an unlikely combination, but Rabbi Lionel Blue seems to manage it. In addition to his roles as Jewish man of the cloth, Religious Director for Europe for Reform and Progressive Synagogues and co-founder of the Standing Conference of Jews, Christians
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Rugby Union: Resurgent PJF reach early goal
PURLEY JOHN FISHER 16 bt US PORTSMOUTH 13 Purley John Fisher confirmed their timely return to form on Saturday with an impressive home win against a resurgent US Portsmouth in the London SW Division Four competition. PJF captain Nick Wilson set his team
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Rupert simply bowled over
Green-fingered glory: Rupert Magnus was positively blooming after visiting Hendon Town Hall to collect his much-coveted prize for Best Front Garden in this year's Barnet in Bloom awards. The 79-year-old from Village Road, Finchley, scooped the top prize
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PLAYERS WANTED
l Welling Wanderers U10s (Year 5), goalkeeper, Simon 020 8301 3658. l Swanscombe Tigers U16s, all positions, Colin 01322 668459. l Thamesmead Town U9s, experienced, all positions. Dave 020 8311 0180. l Eltham Eagles Basetball Club, based in Chislehurst
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Court hears how cadets were sitting ducks' before road smash
Air cadet Wayne Maynard died a "sitting duck" alongside two friends when a 38-ton lorry smashed into the rear of their stationary RAF coach. Wayne, 18, of Brent Place, Barnet, and 15-year-olds Christopher Colmer, from Pinner, and Jason Adnitt, from Edmonton
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Choir of angels
ANGELIC voices like angels will echo through the halls of St Peter's Church, Laleham Road, Staines on November 23, when the Surrey County Youth Wind Orchestra takes to the stage at 8pm. The band, which comprises over 70 of the finest young woodwind, brass
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McKenna for a tenner
Award winning hypnotist Paul McKenna returns to Croydon on Wednesday, November 21 and Thursday, November 22 with his interactive show. Readers of the Croydon Guardian can see McKenna for a tenner in an exclusive offer in conjunction with Fairfield. Just
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Light up a loved one's life
There are hundreds of ways to show someone you care at Christmas. And the North London Hospice this week launched its appeal for you to light up a loved one's life and raise funds for its vital work. The Woodside Avenue hospice is encouraging residents
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Jones' pair of beauties
BBHC ladies' 2nd XI played Herne Bay at Canterbury on Saturday, and from the first whistle applied the pressure and had some early chances to go into the lead. Some great runs from Amanda Pigg and Debbie Jones created spaces in the Herne Bay defence and
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Athletics: Harriers star in Surrey series
Several young Croydon Harriers travelled to the Westcroft Sports Centre, Carshalton on Sunday to compete in the first of this winter's three Surrey AA competitions. Members of the boys and the girls teams featured in several events. Phillippa Coates,
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Profoundly funny
"One, two, three, nigger!" yelled the audience at Reginald D Hunter, one of the rare black men on the London's comedy circuit. Anyone walking into the Banana Cabaret in Balham at that moment would be forgiven for mistaking it for a racist rally baiting
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Tanya upsets team on TV
A New Barnet fitness instructor and English teacher upset other contestants on Sunday's Channel 4 programme The Mole. Tanya Buck appeared on the fifth episode of the weekly programme where contestants have to work as a team to win challenges worth thousands
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Athletics: Runners shine in junior event
The South of the Thames junior five miles cross country race over South London Harriers' tough Farthing Downs course saw several Croydon runners put in good performances. The race is junior by standard, not age, and has barring clauses for high placings
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Swimming: Sweet success for disabled athlete
A partially sighted swimmer from Shirley has just returned from the Disability Sport England BT Swimming Championships in Sheffield with one gold and five silver medals. Owen Sweet, 25, of Stuart Crescent, lost most of the sight in both eyes when he was
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Classmates mourn their friend Roque
This is the first picture of the four-year-old Friern Barnet boy killed in a hit-and-run accident. Roque Carlos Sequiera-Pereira, from Colney Hatch Lane, posed for the annual Coppetts Wood School photographs just weeks ago. On October 30 he was fatally
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Baby dies in pub fire
A five-month-old baby boy died when fire swept through his grandparents' Friern Barnet pub on Monday night. Liam Moriarty was asleep in a first floor bedroom of the Alexandra Arms in Cromwell Road as a wake took place downstairs. His parents Kim Moriarty
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Schools Football: Penalty save secures hard-fought victory for under-16s
Croydon Schools U16s 3 bt Islington & Camden Schools U16s 2 A superb penalty save by Matt Martin (Coulsdon) was the highlight of Croydon Schools' under-16s' hard-earned 3-2 victory over favourites Islington & Camden Schools in this London
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Hockey: Croydon High prevail in school tournament
The Croydon under-12 girls hockey tournament took place at the Monks Hill Sport Centre with seven primary and secondary school teams from Croydon and Surrey competing on Wednesday, November 7. The teams were placed into two pools and played a series of
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Hockey: Purley feast on defence
Purley Walcountians 7 bt Fareham 1 Purley Walcountians produced a quality performance on Saturday and in doing so brushed aside Fareham to move joint top of the South League Premier Division A. It was Australian man of the match Lachlan Fincher who opened
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Hockey: Gallant Kenley come up short
Surrey Uni 5 bt Kenley 4 Kenley started the dominant team in their Surrey Division Two clash with Surrey Uni but went behind to some bad defending and then a well worked short corner. Kenley fought back with a great reverse stick shot from Andy Wright
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Many thanks to RAFA donors
THE Harlow branch of the Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) is pleased to say that as a result of collections from the public it has raised over £2,000 for its welfare work. A total of £1,394 was collected outside the Tesco store in Edinburgh Way on
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Recycling choice in the bag
GREEN-minded residents are being given the choice of how they want to continue recycling in blue boxes or bags. After much confusion, householders can now choose how to recycle old newspapers and magazines. Although Spelthorne Council has recently started
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Views on cannabis law change move
THE Home Secretary's intention to reclassify cannabis has again prompted a lobby to 'legalise' it. I declare my opposition, if only on the practicalities. Cannabis is a mood altering drug that affects many brain functions. Were it available on prescription
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Landscapes the focus of attention
THE beauty and diversity of Surrey is the subject of a new book of colour photographs by landscape photographer Derek Foss. The Landscapes of Surrey boasts some spectacular visual imagery as well as some fascinating and informative text from author Graham
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Hockey: Late winner keeps Addiscombe on top
Addiscombe 4 bt HAC 3 A tight game saw Addiscombe take all three points in this meeting at Trinity school on Saturday to keep their place at the top of Surrey Division Two. With little space for either side to exploit, the match became a battle of the
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Inside the Palace: Holden joins Eagles' nest
* Crystal Palace Football Club have appointed Paul Holden MBE as their new Community Affairs Director. Fully qualified UEFA A license coach Holden, 43, has previously held FA appointments as Director of Coaching for the Kent F.A, Gibraltar F.A and the
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Light up a loved one's life
There are hundreds of ways to show someone you care at Christmas. And the North London Hospice this week launched its appeal for you to light up a loved one's life and raise funds for its vital work. The Woodside Avenue hospice is encouraging residents
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Deer casualties cause concern
WILD deer are being killed on the region's roads more than anywhere else in the country, according to RSPCA warnings this week. As the dark winter nights set in, Surrey's drivers are being warned to slow down and look out for deer stalking the carriageways
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The Witch report
The Watermill's Witch is no ordinary witch. It's not spells, potions and hocus pocus, it's deep, disturbing and fierce. This theatre company have brought Witch to the Warehouse Theatre, Croydon, and as I left the venue after witnessing this powerful play
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Remembrace service
Remembrance Day services were held throughout the region on Sunday, November 11. Above: Sea Cadets march through Feltham High Street.
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School lessons jazzed up
PUPILS at Bromley High School got into the groove with a chance to listen to and play jazz. Jazz FM brought a Jazzworks workshop to the Blackbrook Lane school for 60 GCSE and A-level students. The youngsters spent the day listening to, playing and dancing
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Knife amnesty a big success
A KNIFE amnesty launched in Bromley saw a total of 89 weapons handed in to police stations throughout the borough. Knife carriers surrendered their weapons anonymously by placing them in special bins at Bromley, Penge, Orpington, West Wickham and Beckenham
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Bomb scare evacuates courthouse
MAGISTRATES and defendants ran for cover last week as police moved in to investigate a suspect vehicle parked outside the courthouse. Hearings ground to a halt as visitors and staff at Staines Magistrates' Court flooded its car park to escape the threat
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Gift protection
AS PRESENT hunters hit the trial to find the perfect Diwali or Christmas gift, police are warning shoppers to be on their guard. With presents beginning to pile up in houses, residents are being advised to keep receipts and gifts out of sight and in separate
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Scream queens
MATTHEW Arnold School pupils Hannah Thompson, Vicki Grogan, Sarah Flint and Lizzie Holmear rehearse their upcoming variety show, which takes place this Saturday from 7.30pm. For more information call 01784 453963 or visit the school in Kingston Road,
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Jack's back
Showcase, formerly the Southall Operatic Company, will be presenting a musical with rather unsavoury origins at the Compass Theatre this week. The story of Jack the Ripper is one of the greatest unsolved mysteries ever. Police and residents alike were
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Guards to curb vandal menace on parks
SECURITY guards will patrol parks in response to a rising tide of crime which peaked with the recent sickening attack on a park keeper. Gangs of teenagers have turned Spelthorne's parks into virtual no-go zones with mindless vandalism and graffiti scarring
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Residents cheer flats rejection
A STORMY meeting ended in victory for residents who successfully fought off a bid to build a block of flats. Dozens of angry householders, representing more than 400 who had signed a petition opposing plans for 24 flats in Roch Avenue and Tenby Road,
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Court triumph
Two recent court decisions have recognised that contractors must accept responsibility for their tradesmen. In the first case, Abcab Roofing Ltd, of Homefield Road, Walton on Thames, was fined £700 and ordered to pay costs of £385 at Dorking Magistrates
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Ministers pull Silverlands plan at last minute
HOPES were renewed this week that the Home Office will find an alternative site for the paedophile secure unit after it withdrew its planning application at the last minute. On Wednesday last week, Planning Committee councillors at Runnymede were due
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A risky business
Ruislip Dramatic Society might well be tempting fate with its latest production. The Scottish Play, usually actor-parlance for the ill-fated Macbeth, plays well-observed homage to the superstitions surrounding the Shakespearean classic. Originally penned
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Traders profit from £700k car park facelift
ALMOST three quarters of a million pounds could be poured into a car park to make it more attractive to town centre shoppers. This week members of the executive at Spelthorne Council approved in principle to fork out £700,000 to fund the major refurbishment
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The importance of trees and shrubs
Not only can trees, shrubs and plants serve an ornamental purpose; they can also have important functional uses as well. With most front gardens being close to roads, our plants need to be able to cope with a great deal of pollution. Careful planting
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Sven stars
LOOK out Sven Goran Eriksson, students at Thamesmead School are hoping to become coaching stars of the future after undertaking an intensive new course. Twelve Year 10 students are completing the six month course at Thamesmead School in Manygate Lane,
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Pedestrianisation plan finally gets contractor
WORK to repave and pedestrianise Staines High Street will begin after Christmas now that a contractor has been appointed to complete the £1.3 million contract. The long-awaited scheme, which includes extensive tree planting, will give the street a boulevard
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Safety risk adds fuel to concerns
HAZARDOUS flammable substances stored close to a football club have led to a decision on whether it can extend its grandstand being deferred. Ashford Town FC had been hoping to get an application to increase its seating area from 100 to 150 and its covered
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Extra cash for Cllrs
RUNNYMEDE Borough councillors are expected to adopt recommendations to increase their yearly allowance from £1,023 to £1,600 after advice from an independent panel. The 42 members are due to vote on their allowances at the full council meeting on December
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A blackmailer's guide to a happy Christmas
You know it's the thought that counts. But let's face it, there are some gift-buyers who just don't think. And if you're the recurrent victim of one of these rush-in-and-buy-it merchants, you probably end up feeling a bit cheated on Christmas Day. After
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Bike thieves rob Leslie, 79, of means to visit his wife
CALLOUS crooks left a pensioner heartbroken after riding off on his prized bicycle as he visited his ailing wife in a care home. When the mindless thieves spotted 79-year-old Ashford resident Leslie Parker's aging three-speed bike, with its gleaming mirrors
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Support for Hollie
I have just had the report about Hollie drawn to my attention and I would very much support her parent's campaign. Unfortunately it is not an unfamiliar matter. This is exactly what happened to me after I was hit by a car in 1994. I was taken unconscious
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Tory criticisms are nothing but hot air
Andrew Pelling is pretty familiar with what it's like to come to the end of a political administration. As a blinkered Tory he's got valuable experience at being rejected by the electorate at a local and national level. We can understand his desperation
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First aid courses
Local businesses are being offered subsidised First Aid for Business' one-day courses covering basic emergency procedures in the workplace. The courses, including safety issues and maintenance of first aid equipment, are offered by Croydon-based Aspen
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Blue jokes, Jewish style
It's an unlikely combination, but Rabbi Lionel Blue seems to manage it. In addition to his roles as Jewish man of the cloth, Religious Director for Europe for Reform and Progressive Synagogues and co-founder of the Standing Conference of Jews, Christians
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Long live the King
One of the legends of the rock and roll world is set to wow fans in Dartford and they get to help choose which songs he sings. Mark King, Level 42's former frontman, will be performing at the Mick Jagger Centre, Dartford, on November 23 as part of his
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Your 'Hill' needs you
Harrow on the Hill is still open for business. Although the traffic calming scheme has resumed and should be finished within the next five weeks, it is still accessible from all over Harrow. With only six weeks to go until Christmas, now is the time to
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Gatwick Airport job cuts will hit Croydon
With Croydon residents accounting for an estimated 20 per cent of Gatwick Airport's 30,000 workers, last week's news that British Airways' slump may mean further job-losses, could hit the town hard. British Airways had already announced 5,200 job losses
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Volunteering your support
Victim Support Croydon, the local branch of the national charity which offers help and support to victims and witnesses of crime, is looking for volunteers for its Witness Service. Supported by Croydon Council, the service offers invaluable help to witnesses
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Residents to clean up crime in their own neighbourhood
TWO residents will take up the challenge of patrolling the area's criminal hotspots as street wardens. The pavements of Stanwell and Sunbury Common will be pounded by the crime-fighting duo early in the new year after statistics revealed the centres were
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Join in the festive switch on
This year's Switch On event in Croydon Town centre includes a glittering day of entertainment to welcome the festive season, and promises to be the best ever. West End star Darren Day is switching on the Christmas lights in a Guardian supported event
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The Witch report
The Warehouse Theatre's intriguing and brutal production, Witch, is no ordinary tale of witchcraft. It is not about spells, potions and hocus pocus but it is deep, disturbing and fierce. As I left the venue after witnessing this powerful play by Ade Morris
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Temple entrance blocked by vandals
MUSLIM women and children were turned away from a friend's funeral after vandals blocked the entrance to their temple with lorry-loads of industrial waste. West London's Shia Muslim community is calling for councillors and police to take a stand against
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The Christmas top 10
The 25th is fast approaching, but how can you be sure of buying the right toys? Lindsay Jennings looks at what will be on your child's list IT'S 4am on Christmas Day. The little ones have just burst into your room and asked if they can get up now and
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Addict mum offered flat in narcotics den
Mitcham: A single mother battling drug addiction claims she faced a return to a narcotics den by accepting the council flat she was offered. Sarah Wyatt, 26, is currently living in temporary council accommodation in Wimbledon but said she was told she
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Get some Mexican culture this winter
The big holiday month is almost upon us, you need some sunshine, prices are limbo-low thanks to American's travel drop-out and rooms are unusually available. Go on then, get on with it! Book now for the best value, least crowded December vacation of all
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NEW CROSS: Bouncer attacked by gang with dog outside club
Doorman stabbed in row over £5 entry fee A NEW CROSS doorman described as a "gentle giant" was stabbed to death over a £5 entry fee, the Old Bailey heard. Father-of-three George Napier, 36, was attacked outside the Paradise Bar, New Cross Road, New Cross
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'Lonely' cllr fights back
I had no wish to demonise anybody but did have to give reasons for leaving the Liberal Democrats ( 'Cllr defies party whip and goes independent' Guardian, Nov 8). I liked Ray Fincher's remarks. Is this the same man who recently spoke against continued
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Sick manager spared jail in GP pension fraud case
A group of Morden doctors are fuming after their practice managers ill health let her off a prison sentence for stealing thousands of pounds from their pension funds. Carole Hiscoke, 47, worked at The Morden Hall Medical Centre, Morden Road, for 10 years
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The hole story
Bewildered Thornton Heath residents can't understand why new paving slabs were laid and then dug up exposing a gaping hole near a Brigstock Road bus stop. The offending hole situated near a bus stop at the junction of Brigstock Road and Bensham Manor
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Business fair
THE Business Connection will be 'Networking for Success' tonight (Nov 15) at 7pm. The event at Northwick Park Hotel, Northwick Park Road, Harrow costs £6. Information on 8428 2346.
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Harry Potter Xmas contest
YOUNG wizards can win Harry Potter goodies in a competition to draw out creative magic. David Conway and Co estate agents in Kenton is inviting children under-12 years to design Christmas cards with a theme of 'what Christmas means to me'. The winning
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Beloved puppy is stolen
All the Morgan family from Shirley want for Christmas is their beloved puppy back Their 14 month-old puppy named Ralph was snatched by a mystery dog-napper on Thursday, November 9. Owner Brenda Morgan, from Shirley Park Road, said: "A friend took my three
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Volunteer's reward
A 92-year-old Wallington man was honoured by the Queen on Tuesday, for a lifetime of voluntary work, helping people with incurable conditions enjoy their remaining days. Eric Fleet, also known as Jef, of Redford Avenue, Wallington, was honoured by being
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Bus driver drama
A bus driver who was threatened with a broken bottle and robbed in New Addington on Sunday morning, was so shocked he was physically sick after the attack. The 31-year-old driver, who works for Arriva buses, was at the end of his route from Marble Arch
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Experience the special flavour of the Red Rose
The Red Rose restaurant is situated in the heart of Egham and offers exquisite Indian cuisine. After running a successful take-away only service, Red Rose has been fully refurbished and now offers a full dine-in service in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere
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Girl, 19, quits job after store robbery trauma
A lone check-out girl who suffered the ordeal of a robbery at a Thornton Heath video store has quit her job, after thieves made off with cash and computer games. The 19-year-old shop assistant from Thornton Heath, was working at Blockbuster Video on High
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Reunited after 60 years by history
Two cousins have been reunited with each other after more than 60 years thanks to the Croydon Guardian and the researchers of a local history book. In an emotional meeting last Thursday (November 8) 72-year-old Cliff Marlowe, from South Norwood, and 68
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Barnet proves the perfect location
Eat your heart out Hollywood, television and film-makers are beating a path to Barnet in ever-increasing numbers. LEIGH COLLINS investigates Stephen Fry, Helen Mirren, Alan Bates and Michael Gambon just a few of the A-list stars recently filming in Barnet
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Bookshop sees Harry sales go Potty
HARRY Potter mania has reached a Quidditch fever pitch with book sales soaring once again. Lorna Clark, the owner of Epping Bookshop in the High Street, said "dozens and dozens" of books were being bought every week. She added: "Sales are superb. They
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Potter weaves his magic
After all the hype, merchandise tie-ins and media saturation, the hotly anticipated film version of JK Rowling's international smash book has finally arrived. And what a blaze of glory it is. Illuminated with larger than life characters and mind-bending
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Bookshop sees Harry sales go Potty
Harry Potter mania has reached a Quidditch fever pitch with book sales soaring once again. Lorna Clark, the owner of Epping Bookshop in the High Street, said "dozens and dozens" of books were being bought every week. She added: "Sales are superb. They
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Potter weaves his magic
After all the hype, merchandise tie-ins and media saturation, the hotly anticipated film version of JK Rowling's international smash book has finally arrived. And what a blaze of glory it is. Illuminated with larger than life characters and mind-bending
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A very eccentric special delivery
ARTHUR Reader has been named the third most eccentric man in Britain for his collection of 115 postboxes. The electrician from Wargrave Road, Harrow has travelled the length and breadth of the country in his 10-year quest to build up his unrivalled collection
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This day, November 21, in history
FIRST FLIGHT: Francois de Rozier and the Marquis d'Arlandres made the first human flight in a hot-air balloon, built by the Montgolfier brothers, in 1783. BLOODY SUNDAY: November 21, 1920, was Bloody Sunday, in Northern Ireland. WISE WORDS: The New Oxford
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Christopher Colmer was a 'sitting duck', court told
AIR cadet Christopher Colmer died a 'sitting duck' with two comrades after a 38-tonne lorry smashed into their RAF coach. Christopher, 15, of Woodhall Drive, Pinner, and the two boys were at the back of the coach and took the full impact, Peterborough
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Spectacular car crash
A DRIVER crashed his car into a post box after he reached down to pick up his spectacles. The man, who has not been named, was driving his Audi at less than 30mph along Wickham Road at around 9pm when his glasses fell off his face. Reaching down to pick
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MP in call for refugee zone
Geraint Davies, Croydon Central MP, has called for the Secretary of State for International Development to consider establishing a protected refugee zone within Afghanistan. On November 15, the Secretary of State for International Development, Clare Short
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We'll meet again?
My sisters and I would like to organise a get-together with some of our long-lost friends. Left is a photo of our VE party, held in Tyrell Avenue, Welling. The people we are looking for are in the second row back, four rows in all. They would all now
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Help save an endangered species
THE hunt is on in Bromley for water voles, an endangered creature whose numbers have fallen by 95 per cent over the last century. Wildlife enthusiasts have been encouraged to report sightings of voles by The London Water Vole Project, a new initiative
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Spectacular car crash
Bromley: A driver crashed his car into a post box after he reached down to pick up his spectacles. The man, who has not been named, was driving his Audi at less than 30mph along Wickham Road at around 9pm when his glasses fell off his face. Reaching down
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The importance of trees and shrubs
Not only can trees, shrubs and plants serve an ornamental purpose; they can also have important functional uses as well. With most front gardens being close to roads, our plants need to be able to cope with a great deal of pollution. Careful planting
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A blackmailer's guide to a happy Christmas
You know it's the thought that counts. But let's face it, there are some gift-buyers who just don't think. And if you're the recurrent victim of one of these rush-in-and-buy-it merchants, you probably end up feeling a bit cheated on Christmas Day. After
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Disney's Dinosaur's - PC CD-ROM
In the aftermath of a huge meteor crashing into the earth, food and water are scarce and our friends, the peaceful herbivores, are ruthlessy stalked by the fierce carnivores. Only through strategy, logic and teamwork skills can players lead Aladar and
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'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? 2nd Edition' - PS2
Secretly, even those with strong "I'm working class, me" opinions, harbour dreams of hitting the jackpot. I'm sure a desire to see simple folk join high society by answering a few general knowledge questions lies behind the success of Who Wants to be
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Volunteers score highly
VOLUNTEERS scored highly off the pitch when the Football Association (FA) handed out awards to recognise their dedication to the smooth running of the club. Six members of Harrow Borough FC's backroom staff were presented with Volunteers in Football awards
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The Christmas top 10
The 25th is fast approaching, but how can you be sure of buying the right toys? Lindsay Jennings looks at what will be on your child's list IT'S 4am on Christmas Day. The little ones have just burst into your room and asked if they can get up now and
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The Christmas top 10
The 25th is fast approaching, but how can you be sure of buying the right toys? Lindsay Jennings looks at what will be on your child's list IT'S 4am on Christmas Day. The little ones have just burst into your room and asked if they can get up now and
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Get some Mexican culture this winter
The big holiday month is almost upon us, you need some sunshine, prices are limbo-low thanks to American's travel drop-out and rooms are unusually available. Go on then, get on with it! Book now for the best value, least crowded December vacation of all
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Get some Mexican culture this winter
The big holiday month is almost upon us, you need some sunshine, prices are limbo-low thanks to American's travel drop-out and rooms are unusually available. Go on then, get on with it! Book now for the best value, least crowded December vacation of all
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Ideas for a crafty Christmas
Start your Christmas shopping early or late, as the case may be at South Hill Park's annual craft fair this weekend. Whether you're the kind of person who starts shopping for presents in January or panic-buys on Christmas Eve, the fair promises to have
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Pirate Peggy
Su Pollard can talk the hind legs off a donkey, but she's more concerned with seagulls at the moment. As we talk the New Shakespeare Company's tour of Gilbert and Sullivan's Pirates of Penzance, in which she plays Ruth, is in Plymouth. "There are seagulls
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Town held by Wealdstone
Staines Town 1 Wealdstone 1 (Nov 10) Staines Town claimed a point from their game against Wealdstone, despite having to soak up constant pressure. Andy Carter in the Stones goal had just one simple catch to make in the entire first half. The opening goal
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Coppell praises confident stars
Steve Coppell took some positives from the defeat in the Potteries and found some praise for his players. "The lads always work hard. The higher you go, the more skill level and mistakes become critical factors. We have to acknowledge that and work harder
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Back in action
A CHIROPRACTOR put his back into raising money for children at the weekend. Carl Irwin, 38, of the Edgware and Mill Hill Chiropractic Clinic offered every patient a free check-up from his centre in Deans Lane, Edgware as part of a fundraising event which
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Top of the fire deaths league
A SHOCKING report has revealed that householders in Brent are more likely to die in a fire in their home then nearly any other borough in the capital. The findings, from London's Fire Authority, show that Brent has the second highest annual death rate
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Youngsters given an art attack
MOVE over Tate Gallery, schools are the new centres of art after two were given reproductions of masterpieces. Whitmore High School in Porlock Avenue, Harrow and Northolt High School in Eastcote Lane, Northolt were selected by Sainsbury's Pictures for
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Good citizens
ST JOSEPH'S RC Middle School payed tribute to their elders with a dazzling display of good citizenship. The seven to 11-year-old youngsters celebrated the launch of Help the Aged's new community project which went live on its website on Thursday last
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Dean's five-star show in Poole
Following the report in last week's News Shopper of the Sharks Swimming Club's great success at Colchester, comes news of another huge medal haul in the Special Olympic Regional gala held, appropriately, in Poole. Mottingham's Dean Allen was in fantastic
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Business net
THE Business Connection will be 'Networking for Success' tonight (Nov 15) at 7pm. The event at Northwick Park Hotel, Northwick Park Road, Harrow costs £6. Information on 8428 2346.
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Church fair
THE Church of the Ascension in The Avenue, Wembley, will be holding its annual Winter Fair on December 1. The event from 10.30am until 4pm will include a visit from Father Christmas and a grand draw.
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Ward to cut A&E waits
CASUALTY ward patients should not have to endure 12-hour trolley waits when a temporary ward opens at the end of this month. Hospital bosses claim that by April next year no patient will have to wait more than four hours at the acute medical unit, which
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Flood relief
Nearly 18,000 street gullies are being cleared in an initiative to stop flooding. Harrow Council will be clearing the gullies in North Harrow, Wealdstone and Hatch End once a month.
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Victory for Diwali car parking
OPPOSITION councillors are claiming victory over a U-turn which means Diwali celebrants will have somewhere to park while visiting the Swaminarayan Temple this week. Restrictions stating who could leave their vehicles at a temporary overspill car park
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Bruce's legal wrangle
Crystal Palace are taking manager Steve Bruce to court in attempt to stop him walking out of the club without serving a period of notice. A hearing was scheduled for yesterday as the News Shopper went to press, at which Palace officials will seek to gain
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Christopher Colmer was a 'sitting duck', court told
AIR cadet Christopher Colmer died a 'sitting duck' with two comrades after a 38-tonne lorry smashed into their RAF coach. Christopher, 15, of Woodhall Drive, Pinner, and the two boys were at the back of the coach and took the full impact, Peterborough
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Care charge proposal shelved until next year
PLANS to introduce a highly unpopular care charge were shelved until next year following a heated row on Tuesday (November 13). Harrow Council's ruling Labour group revealed that no final decision will be made until after budget discussions in February
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Forthcoming Knights' fixtures
SUNDAY Manchester Storm (away) 7.30pm thursday, November 29 Ayr eagles (home) tip-off 7pm *home game at London Arena Ticket bookings: 020 7538 1212 November 14, 2001 11:10
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Knights slay those Giants
London Knights continued their resurgence in form by following up their draw away at Sheffield on Saturday, with a superb 5-2 win over league leaders Belfast Giants at the London Arena on Sunday. Belfast edged the first period and out-shot the Knights
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Mini cup invite
DO you run a mini soccer team involving girls, boys and mixed seven-a-side teams? If yes, then you can enter your club in the London Regional Youth Charity Cup. The event is open girls 11-a-side teams at under 12, 14, 16 and 21, plus boys at under 11
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Francis leads Harriers home
ONE of the country's top distance runners, Nick Francis of Eltham-based Cambridge Harriers, began his cross-country season with a very creditable second place in the latest Kent Cross-Country League match. Nick completed the five-mile course at Capston
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Cahill fires the Lions towards play-off zone
TIM Cahill's fifth goal in six games was enough to beat Rotherham United on Friday night at the New Den, taking Millwall to within touching distance of the play-off zone. Chances were at a premium, but Millwall capitalised on their early ascendancy when
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Carol concert will help kids and parents
A CELEBRATION of Christmas will be held in the town hall, in Woolwich. The mayor's Christmas carol concert will be held on Friday, December 14, in the Victoria Hall and will include performances by the Greenwich youth band and the Woolwich New Testament
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Honouring our heroes
Thousands of residents united together to honour Croydon's war heroes this weekend at Remembrance Sunday services across the borough. War memorials across Croydon were the focal point for the ceremonies to pay respects to the dead from Britain's two World
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Women's self-defence
A women-only self-defence course will be taking place in Croydon this month free of charge for participants. REACT Personal Safety Training, based in Selsdon Road in Croydon, is bringing their one-day courses back on November 18 and 25. Women will be
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Stop vandals before they cause a tragedy
A garage owner is worried someone could be seriously hurt if police do not catch a gang of vandals who have already smashed up his property and hurled debris into the A23. John Petrides claims around 12 youths threw hefty gas canisters, heavy duty cable
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Guardian finds Dorma warden
Elderly residents at Dorma Lodge thanked the Guardian for coming to their rescue by finding them a new warden. Readers responded to a story in the Guardian on August 23 highlighting their fears for safety in the absence of a warden at the home in Coulsdon
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Proof we have too few police
BROMLEY borough has one of the largest shortfalls in police manpower in London, according to new figures. Figures from the Greater London Authority (GLA) show the number of Bromley officers at the end of August 2001 was 419 8.5 per cent less than the
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Experience the special flavour of the Red Rose
The Red Rose restaurant is situated in the heart of Egham and offers exquisite Indian cuisine. After running a successful take-away only service, Red Rose has been fully refurbished and now offers a full dine-in service in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere
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Potter weaves his magic
After all the hype, merchandise tie-ins and media saturation, the hotly anticipated film version of JK Rowling's international smash book has finally arrived. And what a blaze of glory it is. Illuminated with larger than life characters and mind-bending
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VALLEY VIEW
TODD BACK?: Transfer-listed Andy Todd could play in tonight's (Wednesday) reserve fixture against Watford at Vicarage Road. The 27-year-old central defender has completed his two-week suspension imposed after an "unsavoury incident" and he returned to
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A blackmailer's guide to a happy Christmas
You know it's the thought that counts. But let's face it, there are some gift-buyers who just don't think. And if you're the recurrent victim of one of these rush-in-and-buy-it merchants, you probably end up feeling a bit cheated on Christmas Day. After
