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Taekwondo team kicks way to top
A fiVe-strong team from Kick-Box Taekwondo Academy in Northumberland Heath entered the British Masters' Champion-ship held at Brunel University. This was the first competition for most of the team and after a gutsy and impressive performance they came
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Cuts lead to closure
CHILDREN at Roding Primary returned to school on Monday after having a day off because of a power cut. Teachers had to turn their pupils away on Friday when they arrived for class at the Woodford Bridge school. Five classes had been sent home the day
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Leader's school visit
IAIN Duncan Smith visited St Antony's Primary School on Friday. The Woodford Green MP and Tory leader took a tour of the school in Mornington Road, Woodford Wells, and he joined the children for morning prayers and assembly. Iain Duncan Smith offers drawing
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Ash get burnt!
BBHC mens 1st XI were hot out of the blocks when meeting local rivals Burnt Ash in the Kent/Sussex regional Hockey League. last Saturday. BBHC, whose first-half performance blew out the flames for Burnt Ash, scored the first goal from a thundering short
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Boss sees red ...and victory!
Welling United boss Tony Reynolds will fine himself after being "sent off" to the stands by the ref for arguing with the match official during the Wings' 3-2 Dr Martens Premier League home win over Stafford Rangers on Saturday. Reynolds was annoyed with
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Dartford's best to be rewarded
DO you know a young person who has achieved success in a particular sport or improved considerably over the last 12 months? Or perhaps you would like to reward a sports coach for their contribution or would you like to raise the profile of your sports
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Gurus rue those missed chances
Guru Nanak had a 0-0 draw at home to NPI on Saturday in their Kent County Division Three West match on Saturday. But it was two points dropped as the Gurus should have been easy winners after they missed a glut of gilt-edged chances. Jug Sian and Jag
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Eager Beavers
THREE members of the Beavers Swimming Club took part in the National Association of Swimming Clubs' Championships, held at Newbold Comyn Park pool, Royal Lemaington Spa. Helen Ford from Dartford, Erith's Tina Rushbrook and David Sadler from Welling, all
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Deres are bullish
Erith and Belvedere boss Mike Acland is looking to avenge his side's Kent Senior Cup exit last month, when the Deres take on Welling United in the FA Umbro Trophy on Saturda at Park View Road. Welling United won in a dramatic penalty shoot-out last month
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Police welcome drink ban law
NEW legislation giving police officers power to confiscate opened bottles and cans of alcohol in designated no drinking areas is being supported by Essex Police. The Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 permits councils to designate public places as non-drinking
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Waste scheme comes to an end
THE green waste doorstep collection scheme operated by Epping Forest Council which finishes this Friday has been hailed as a "phenomenal success" with an estimated 3,500 tonnes recycled. Last year some 2,500 tonnes of domestic green waste was diverted
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School heads speak about league table findings
ALTHOUGH head teachers at most of the district's GCSE schools voiced their satisfaction at their students' level of performance following publication of GCSE league tables last Thursday, they say there is more to their schools than the tables show.o All
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CHARLTON are left red-faced
AFTER two thrilling games in which the Addicks scored eight and let in six, they came back down to earth with a bump on Saturday as Southampton claimed their first ever league win at their new St Mary's Stadium. Both sides struggle to generate any quality
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School aims for better standards
Eltham Hill Technology College for Girls aims for excellence. The attack on the Greenwich director of education on Eltham Hill's application for foundation status is an over-reaction. Excellence is not elitist nor divisive as claimed by Mr George Gyte
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Best to leave it to the teachers
I am delighted by Eltham Hill's decision to apply for foundation status (News Shopper, November 21). Headteachers are the people who know what is best for their schools and should be allowed to run them as they wish. The headteacher, Mrs Marjorie Findlay-Stone
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College wants tighter control
As an Eltham Councillor and a retired teacher, I must draw your attention to the position of Greenwich on the recently published League Table of English Secondary Schools. In 1998 the borough was 23rd from the bottom of 122 education authorities in England
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TO THE POINT
My wit's end I am suffering the annual ritual of Greenwich Council not processing my Housing Benefit claim in good time. As a result, I am perennially classified as in arrears, being issued with warning letters all because of their inability to catch
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Youth club gets helping hands
A MOTTINGHAM youth club has received a cash boost of more than £1,000 from Prince's Trust volunteers. Castle Coombe Youth Club, Castle Coombe Road, desperately needed decorating, and volunteers are painting a massive mural across the walls of the hall
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Mum was left to die in pain
The letter from Pauline Wicks ( News Shopper, November 21) concerning her mother's treatment in Lewisham Hospital is so much like my mother's treatment at Greenwich Hospital. She was diagnosed with lung cancer in January 2001. She had attended both Guys
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Solley trial is set to begin
AS THE News Shopper went to press the jury was being sworn in for the trial of a Greenwich policeman. Sergeant Peter Solley, aged 47, of Orlon Crescent, Bexleyheath, denies nine charges of raping a 50-year-old Caribbean community worker between February
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Doctor was fined for being negligent
A BEREAVED son has produced damning evidence against a Plumstead GP who claims to have an immaculate professional record. Dr Sisir Ghosh, who works from the Plumstead Medical Centre, is currently being investigated over a variety of allegations by the
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Fifth terminal will create more noise
THE green light for Heathrow's Terminal 5 is set to increase aircraft noise over Blackheath, according to campaigners. Since the mid 90s, flight paths have been extended over Greenwich and Lewisham, creating "noise ghettos" or corridors of noise. The
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VALLEY VIEW
VIDEO ON MONDAY: Following on from the success of the 70s and 80s videos, the final filming of the latest club video issue the 90s was being completed at the start of this week with a view to going on sale from the Superstore early next week. Priced £9.99
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Assault claim in Dome raid
AN ARMED policeman who helped foil the robbery of the millennium has been accused of smashing a raider's cheekbone with the butt of his gun. Sergeant Daniel Tiller was one of the officers who burst into the vault, housing the £200m De Beers diamond collection
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Great-grandad is club's best fan
A LOYAL Darts football fan has celebrated 80 years of support for his home club. Great-grandad Gordon Davis, 85, from Norris Way, Crayford, was given a plaque by the club in recognition of his enthusiasm for the team. He was taken to his first Dartford
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Knights earn praise
HOLDERS London Knights could not retain their Continental up in Oslo last weekend, but they left the ice to cheering and praise from fans and opponents alike. The Knights had to travel without Trevor Roenick, who underwent exploratory surgery on a knee
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Great-grandad is club's best fan
A LOYAL Darts football fan has celebrated 80 years of support for his home club. Great-grandad Gordon Davis, 85, from Norris Way, Crayford, was given a plaque by the club in recognition of his enthusiasm for the team. He was taken to his first Dartford
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Teacher union fears privatisation plans
TEACHING unions have not ruled out strike action if plans to introduce private money into education gothrough. Nine schools in Lewisham have been targeted as potential candidates for the Government's controversial Private Finance Initiative (PFI). The
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Pet saves family from poisoning
A CAT suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning is just one of the animals that vet David Boersma has treated this month. And, as a result, he may have helped save the lives of a whole family. Five-year-old cat Bonnie was brought to him at Goddards Veterinary
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Footbridge will restore pedestrian link
A FOOTBRIDGE over Deptford Creek will open next year, more than half a century since the toll bridge was closed. The second link span of the Ha'penny Hatch, lowered into place earlier this month, will restore the pedestrian link between Greenwich and
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Schemes aiming to put people in work
EMPLOYMENT and training for jobless people in Waltham Forest is being tackled by the borough's Business and Employment team with several schemes. The much-needed development was discussed at last week's environment scrutiny committee. The aim of the team
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Double for in-form Park
Westcombe Park had a successful weekend with two fine away wins at Tabard in the league on Saturday and Canterbury 24 hours later in the Kent Cup. Combe had to work hard for the win over Tabard when they were being held 18-18 at one stage, before running
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VALLEY VIEW
VIDEO ON MONDAY: Following on from the success of the 70s and 80s videos, the final filming of the latest club video issue the 90s was being completed at the start of this week with a view to going on sale from the Superstore early next week. Priced £9.99
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Kember happy with Eagles despite loss
PAlace caretaker boss Steve Kember praised the performance of his players, despite losing 2-1 to Preston at Deepdale. The Eagles took the lead through Dougie Freedman, only for Preston to go on and win the game in the second half. Kember said: "I was
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Lighting up the night sky
THOUSANDS of people in Lewisham and Greenwich boroughs turned out to see the start of this year's Christmas celebrations. Switches for the festive lights in Lewisham, Greenwich and Eltham were flipped in separate events. Eltham Lights Up was the third
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Sutton ME/CFS Support Group
A lot of people may have heard of ME, but how many really understand the illness? It's other name, chronic fatigue syndrome, probably tells you a little more about it, but as many doctors remain sceptical about the viral condition - you would be forgiven
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Visitors get free tours
A SPECIAL Christmas gift is being offered to visitors to Greenwich throughout the festive period and beyond. From Saturday, December 1, entry to the National Maritime Museum, the Queen's House and the Royal Observatory will be free of charge. And during
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It's Toad and friends
THEATRE-GOERS have the chance to step back to their childhood and meet up with Toad, Mole, Rat and Badger. The Redbridge Stage Company presents The Wind in the Willows at the Kenneth More Theatre in Oakfield Road, Ilford. Kenneth Grahame's story has been
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Save on electric costs
RESIDENTS in Lewisham will be able to cut the cost of their electric bills thanks to a low-energy light bulb give away. Over the working life of a bulb residents could slash their bills by £60. People will have the chance to pick up two free bulbs from
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Oh yes it is
PUSS in Boots will be purring on to the Parkside Community Theatre from Thursday to Sunday, December 6 to 9. The pantomime is presented by Parkside Players at the theatre in Goodmayes Lane at 7.30pm (matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 2.30pm). There is
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Assault claim in Dome raid
AN ARMED policeman who helped foil the robbery of the millennium has been accused of smashing a raider's cheekbone with the butt of his gun. Sergeant Daniel Tiller was one of the officers who burst into the vault, housing the £200m De Beers diamond collection
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Carol's mix
MUSIC lovers keen to get into the Christmas spirit of things can attend a concert by the Meljon Singers on Saturday, December 8. Christmas Celebration will be held at St John's Church, Aldborough Road South, in Seven Kings. The audience will be able to
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Teacher union fears privatisation plans
TEACHING unions have not ruled out strike action if plans to introduce private money into education gothrough. Nine schools in Lewisham have been targeted as potential candidates for the Government's controversial Private Finance Initiative (PFI). The
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An unholy family festive farce
THE season of goodwill and merriment is nigh but beware, the Christmas holiday doesn't always bring out the best in families. That is particularly true when it comes to life as seen through the eyes of comedy playwright Alan Ayckbourn. The festive frolic
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Campaign looks for governors
A NEW campaign is asking people to get involved in local education issues. The government initiative, Excellence in Cities, is looking for volunteers to take on the role of being a school governor in Lewisham and Greenwich. School governors sit on local
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Sacred Song
THE St Martin Singers will perform A Time To Be Born, at St Edmund of Canterbury Catholic Church in Traps Hill, Loughton, on Saturday. Money raised will go to the Haven House hospice in Woodford Green, the Richard House hospice in Beckton and St Joseph's
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Meeting house is under threat
Purley and Coulsdon residents could lose their largest and most historically significant public meeting house if a plan by Croydon Council to turn it into housing goes ahead. The old council chamber upstairs at Purley council offices, which date to 1930
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Council takes action over cut to rail services
Croydon Council has made an official complaint to the rail authorities after learning local train services are to be cut. The council has complained to the Strategic Rail Authority that the reduction in South Central's revised timetable undermines all
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From firing squad to the pilot's seat
Biggin Hill: A Kosovan boy was treated to a flying trip after arriving in England to have a life-threatening bullet removed from his back. Home Secretary David Blunkett gave Orpington charity Smile International special permission to fly 10-year-old Berat
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Fifth terminal will create more noise
Blackheath: The green light for Heathrow's Terminal 5 is set to increase aircraft noise over Blackheath, according to campaigners. Since the mid 90s, flight paths have been extended over Greenwich and Lewisham, creating "noise ghettos" or corridors of
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Assault claim in Dome raid
Greenwich: An armed policeman who helped foil the robbery of the millennium has been accused of smashing a raider's cheekbone with the butt of his gun. Sergeant Daniel Tiller was one of the officers who burst into the vault, housing the £200m De Beers
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Teacher union fears privatisation plans
Teaching unions have not ruled out strike action if plans to introduce private money into education gothrough. Nine schools in Lewisham have been targeted as potential candidates for the Government's controversial Private Finance Initiative (PFI). The
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Campaign looks for governors
A new campaign is asking people to get involved in local education issues. The government initiative, Excellence in Cities, is looking for volunteers to take on the role of being a school governor in many London boroughs. School governors sit on local
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Bright boy's skull cracked by fatal blow
Lewisham: Former top footballer John Fashanu has paid tribute to his "gentleman" nephew Jude Akapa, after his killer was convicted of manslaughter. The former Wimbledon star and TV personality told the News Shopper how the 16-year-old killer, who cannot
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Parents say MMR gave boy autism
A couple from Dartford say they are seeking £100,000 compensation because an injection by a trainee nurse left their son disabled. The News Shopper reported two years ago how Danny Wilkinson, who is now seven, was left with autism following the controversial
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Education has made our roads much safer
Bromley: Bromley's roads are among the safest in London, according to figures which show serious accidents have halved. The borough is one of only three out of 33 in London to have met government targets for accident reduction nine years early. The number
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News Shopper ensures old cinema is made safe
Safety work is being carried out on Sidcup's former cinema to protect it from vandals. The work comes as a result of the front page story of last week's News Shopper. Bexley Council's building control officers took immediate action following claims security
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Whites are talk of the Toon
Fulham 3: Newcastle 1 Fulham's third Premiership win in a row against Newcastle United at Craven Cottage on Saturday was certainly not short on entertainment, writes Mark Caswell. The game had everything quality goals, a missed penalty, six bookings,
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SHOWS To Dec 1 Me and My Girl funny, heart-warming musical love story, Churchill Theatre, High Street Bromley, Tues-Sat 7.45pm, Thur and Sat 2.30pm, £10- £19, 020 8460 6677. Oklahoma! Rodgers & Hammerstein classic, Fairfield Concert Hall, Park Lane
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Blonds have more fun
Fulham striker Louis Saha emerged from the players tunnel at Craven Cottage on Saturday sporting a new eye-catching blond haircut and instantly became a golden shot. The flamboyant Frenchman ended his goalscoring drought with a 25-yard left-foot curler
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Cannabis farmer jailed
Croydon Crown Court: A man who turned an "office" at a sea cadets' headquarters into a cannabis factory, has been jailed for five years. Jamie Hay, aged 34, of Danson Road, Bexleyheath, pleaded guilty at Croydon Crown Court to cultivating the drug. The
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Policeman on trial for rape of 50-year-old
Old Bailey: As the News Shopper went to press, the jury was being sworn in for the trial of a Greenwich policeman. Sergeant Peter Solley, aged 47, of Orlon Crescent, Bexleyheath, denies nine charges of raping a 50-year-old Caribbean community worker between
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Playing at being spies: The Spy Game (15)
Told over the course of 24 hours of global intrigue with generous amounts of flashback - from Vietnam to the end of the Cold War - Tony Scott's Spy Game manages to take in as many of the late 20th century's political flashpoints as exotic locations. In
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Schools speak of league table findings
HEAD teachers have praised students following the publication of the national GCSE league tables. Twenty-three per cent of pupils at Brays Grove School, Harlow, gained five or more A-C grades. Deputy head teacher John Donovan said: "Overall we were pleased
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Council loses meals on wheels service
MEALS-on-wheels are to be delivered by Women's Royal Voluntary Service drivers from next April, after Harlow Council failed in its bid to retain the contract. In September, councils across the county were invited by Essex County Council to tender for
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'Green Goddess' opens shop in Harlow
THE 'Green Goddess' television fitness star of the initial BBC Breakfast Time breakfast show, Diana Moran, opened a new Laura Ashley interior furnishings shop at the Queens' Gate centre, Harlow. November 27, 2001 13:03
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Accused of spying while on holiday
Dartford: A Dartford man accused of espionage along with 11 other Britons may face further charges. Mick Keane, aged 57, of Burnham Road, who has travelled all round the world plane spotting, was arrested 19 days ago after taking photographs inside a
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Eastman's Las Vegas loss
Battersea boxer Howard Eastman just failed to make it a double British world title success in Las Vegas last Saturday night, writes Ziad Chaudry. Eastman who fought on the undercard to the Lennox Lewis-Hasim Rahman world heavyweight championship rematch
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Wandle win
Wandle U8s collected their third straight win on Sunday, beating Woodmansterne 7-1 away from home. Goals came from striker Quade Taylor (three) and captain Zac Guest (four) for a well-deserved victory. November 27, 2001 10:30
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Top Tooting
Tooting & Mitcham United produced an excellent performance to beat Wealdstone 1-0 away in Ryman League Division on Saturday. The goal came from former Wimbledon player Andy Sayer. This Saturday Tooting entertain Slough Town. Tooting reserves also
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Blues draw
Chelsea had to be content with a 0-0 draw after they were unable to find a way past Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday, writes Derek Osafo. Claudio Ranieri's side have now drawn seven of their 12 Premiership games. Keeper Mark Bosnich came off with
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Stourbridge too far for out-witted Rosslyn Park
Rosslyn Park slipped to their fourth home defeat of the season on Saturday 42-10 against newly-promoted Stourbridge, writes Bernard Wiggins. The visitors racked up a 25-3 lead by half time, with three tries and two penalties to Park's solitary penalty
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Eastman is edged out
Battersea boxer Howard Eastman failed to make it a double British World title success in Las Vegas last Saturday, when he was outpointed by American William Joppy for the vacant WBA middleweight crown, writes Ziad Chaudry. Eastman fought on the undercard
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Harriers overhauled by rivals
Belgrave Harriers' 20-point advantage over Thames Hare and Hounds, following the first match in the Sweatshop Surrey League Division One cross country season, turned into a 40-point deficit on Saturday. Dave Taylor, of Herne Hill Harriers, headed the
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Herne Hill demonstrate great strength in depth
Herne Hill Harriers emerged from the men's and women's Surrey League with enhanced team prospects after some solid engine room' running from their unsung stars last Saturday. Dave Taylor treated the field at Wimbledon to the rare sight of total control
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Housing project aids youth group
Two long established community facilities are set to get a new home following Croydon Council's decision to release a former school in Tavistock Road for housing. The Sir Philip Game Centre (SPGC) in Morland Avenue, Addiscombe was one of three boys' clubs
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Man injured in bungled burglary
A BROMLEY man had to have a testicle removed after a bungling burglar fought him and two friends off before realising he was in the wrong house. The 25-year-old man, whose name was not released by the police, was sitting talking in a house in Crown Lane
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Traffic fears put stop to development
PLANS for an industrial development at Bromley Common, described as "an accident waiting to happen", have been put on hold after a dispute about traffic increases. The scheme to convert Scrubbs Farm into a 22-unit industrial site was dropped from a planning
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From firing squad to the pilot's seat
A KOSOVAN boy was treated to a flying trip after arriving in England to have a life-threatening bullet removed from his back. Home Secretary David Blunkett gave Orpington charity Smile International special permission to fly 10-year-old Berat Musa to
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Art waxes festive
AN ORPINGTON artist is exhibiting her festive work at Bromley Central Library this week. Avelon Road resident Elisabeth Leishman is showing her creative candles in an exhibition of Bavarian Waxcraft, which will run until December 1. The ornate wax decorations
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Police cameras catch criminal elements
POLICE officers armed with hand-held camcorders are filming youngsters hanging out late at night, then sending letters to their parents. A team of nine officers have, in the last six weeks, undertaken late night patrols of Coney Hall and West Wickham,
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Heavyweight switches on festive lights
CHRISTMAS is set to arrive early in Petts Wood this year with a celebration of seasonal fun on December 4. Petts Wood Business Association has organised a lights display and former British Heavyweight Champion Julius Francis will flick the switch at 4pm
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Kick-start to help a baby
MOST people would consider Thai boxing to be a brutal martial art. But it does have a sensitive side as a recent tournament proved when it raised more than £200 to help a baby suffering from a terminal illness. The tot, aged just 22 months, was a twin
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Nine-year-old girl escapes abduction
A nine-year-old girl is believed to have narrowly escaped being abducted by a pervert who tried to force her into his car. The child had been walking to shops in Chandos Crescent, Edgware, on November 15 at 4pm when a blue Mondeo pulled up and the driver
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Zero tolerance in new clean up scheme
A pilot scheme designed to clear up the borough's streets began in East Barnet Village this week after residents signed up to Barnet Council's Streetwise Barnet Treaty. The new initiative aims to tackle problems such as graffiti, litter and grounds maintenance
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CHARLTON are left red-faced
AFTER two thrilling games in which the Addicks scored eight and let in six, they came back down to earth with a bump on Saturday as Southampton claimed their first ever league win at their new St Mary's Stadium. Both sides struggle to generate any quality
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'We need CCTV to help the fight against crime'
Roving eyes may be cast over the borough's crime hotspots after a Barnet councillor this week pushed for investment in mobile CCTV cameras. Labour councillor Kath McGuirk is using a private member's bill to ask for funding for mobile CCTV cameras to be
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Schools speak of league table findings
HEAD teachers have praised students following the publication of the national GCSE league tables. Twenty-three per cent of pupils at Brays Grove School, Harlow, gained five or more A-C grades. Deputy head teacher John Donovan said: "Overall we were pleased
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Council loses meals on wheels service
MEALS-on-wheels are to be delivered by Women's Royal Voluntary Service drivers from next April, after Harlow Council failed in its bid to retain the contract. In September, councils across the county were invited by Essex County Council to tender for
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Zero tolerance in new clean up scheme
A pilot scheme designed to clear up the borough's streets began in East Barnet Village this week after residents signed up to Barnet Council's Streetwise Barnet Treaty. The new initiative aims to tackle problems such as graffiti, litter and grounds maintenance
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Therapy will improve
REDBRIDGE Primary Care Trust's chief executive has spoken of his determination to resolve the speech and language therapist crisis in Redbridge. Tom Easterling's pledge comes following complaints from concerned residents and councillors, anxious that
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Eleventh heaven!
Sunday's Kent Cup first round fixture at Crescent Farm saw Sidcup, despite fielding a weakened XV, overwhelm a game but totally outclassed Brockleians team 71-0, scoring 11 tries in a one-sided match. With Sidcup high up in London 3 South East League
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Terry's heads above rest
WHEN I first wrote about Terry Brian on June 12 of this year, News Shopper readers were told how he had sold almost all his wordly possessions in an attempt to become a successful motorcycle racer. Well, I can now report that Terry's first year in motorcycle
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Swimmers put Bexley on map
Bexley Swimming Club's under -18 squad finished second in the Kent Mini League Divison Championship. The club went into the final round equal second with Canterbury and RTW Monson. Club coach Tony Ross said that everyone had to raise their expectation
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Julians vacates hot-seat
Dartford Football Club manager Gary Julians ended an eight-year association with the club when he resigned on Thursday. Dave Skinner, Dartford's chairman, said: "This was a mutually agreed decision and was taken after discussions between the board and
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Jacko fires Fleet
GRAVESEND & Northfleet kept up the pressure on Ryman Premier League leaders Canvey Island after an easy 2-0 win over Hitchin Town at Stonebridge Road on Saturday. The scoreline flattered the visitors as Fleet completely dominated the game right from
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VALLEY VIEW
VIDEO ON MONDAY: Following on from the success of the 70s and 80s videos, the final filming of the latest club video issue the 90s was being completed at the start of this week with a view to going on sale from the Superstore early next week. Priced £9.99
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Jensen just an ace interceptor
WHEN Claus Jensen dispossessed Arsenal midfield and World Cup-winning star Patrick Vieira at Highbury, his immediate intentions seemed clear. With the Addicks 2-1 up against the title challengers on their own ground, and support from his team-mates nowhere
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News in Brief
POLE DAY: The National Maritime Museum will be hosting a day of Norwegian festivities to mark the 90th anniversary of Roald Amundsen reaching the South Pole. Taking place on December 15, events include performances of Norwegian music and by youngsters
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Lights Up event was great family outing
Three cheers to the organisers of the Eltham Lights Up event on November 22. It was a joyous, family-friendly occasion and the faces of children and grown-ups alike were a lovely sight to see. The music, singing and dancing was of a high standard. Celebrating
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Visitors get free tours
A SPECIAL Christmas gift is being offered to visitors to Greenwich throughout the festive period and beyond. From Saturday, December 1, entry to the National Maritime Museum, the Queen's House and the Royal Observatory will be free of charge. And during
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Save on electric costs
RESIDENTS in Lewisham will be able to cut the cost of their electric bills thanks to a low-energy light bulb give away. Over the working life of a bulb residents could slash their bills by £60. People will have the chance to pick up two free bulbs from
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Kick-start to help a baby
MOST people would consider Thai boxing to be a brutal martial art. But it does have a sensitive side as a recent tournament proved when it raised more than £200 to help a baby suffering from a terminal illness. The tot, aged just 22 months, was a twin
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Millwall are supporting football in Lewisham
A new football tournament kicked off last week for Year 7 pupils at schools in the Lewisham borough. Titled the Mayor's Cup, it is being run as part of Millwall Football Club's community scheme and has both boys and girls participating. Matches will take
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Campaign looks for governors
A NEW campaign is asking people to get involved in local education issues. The government initiative, Excellence in Cities, is looking for volunteers to take on the role of being a school governor in Lewisham and Greenwich. School governors sit on local
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Pervert loses jail plea
A SAVAGE sex attacker who left a 15-year-old girl's life in tatters has failed in a bid to have his sentence cut. Geoffrey Banks, 27, of Church Hill, Walthamstow, abducted the teenager as she walked along Ainslie Wood Gardens in Chingford and subjected
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CHARLTON are left red-faced
AFTER two thrilling games in which the Addicks scored eight and let in six, they came back down to earth with a bump on Saturday as Southampton claimed their first ever league win at their new St Mary's Stadium. Both sides struggle to generate any quality
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Walk of the month
JOHN Ingram who died in 1996 is one of the best known names in local walking circles. Following his retirement he invariably walked 2,000 miles each year and did much to ensure that local footpaths were kept open. Each walk, mainly in Essex, was meticulously
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Beckenham is place to be for golf
Beckenham Place Park golf course, which is run by Lewisham Council, has been given a £30,000 facelift so there has been no better time than now to take advantage of the attractive winter offers. A weekday round costs £8 for the par 69 course over 18 holes
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Buoyant Club have started to C the light
Blackheath certainly have a penchant for the letter C as this well-deserved 19-10 victory against Clifton follows wins against Cinderford, Camberley and Colfeians it's a pity there are no more "C teams" in the league! Clifton took the lead with a penalty
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Hero policeman remembered
TEN years ago on Sunday, Chingford policeman Sgt Alan King was brutally stabbed to death as he tackled two burglars. He is thought to be the first and only police officer to be murdered on duty in Waltham Forest in the 20th century. The long-serving police
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Lions waste Cahill's goal
Millwall crashed to only their second defeat in the last 13 games, 2-1 at home to a Gillingham side whose performance belied their lowly position in the league. The Lions took the lead in the 69th minute, when Sean Dyche's long ball was controlled by
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Jensen just an ace interceptor
WHEN Claus Jensen dispossessed Arsenal midfield and World Cup-winning star Patrick Vieira at Highbury, his immediate intentions seemed clear. With the Addicks 2-1 up against the title challengers on their own ground, and support from his team-mates nowhere
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Youth prevails as girls defeat the veterans
Bromley's under-18 girls' hockey team was involved in a rather unusual non-league fixture when they lined up against a Crackenford Veterans' XI This was the first time either team had tried out such a contest between youth and age. The veterans were all
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Rayner is glowing
Following his excellent 16th place in the trials for the Great Britain junior squad for the European Championships, Blackheath Harriers, Bromley ath- lete Andrew Rayner was rewarded with selection for a South Of England representative team to race in
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Bromley athletes in form
MORE than 40 athletes from Bromley Athletic Club tpook part in the first Kent County Athletics Association Sports Hall held at Swanley. Teams of four athletes competed in age groups ranging from mixed boys and girls under-11 to separate boys and girls
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Early trip to Santa
MORE than 30 swimmers aged 13 and upwards, plus five coaches, from Bromley Swimming Club, travelled to Lanzarote for a week-long training camp at Club La Santa, used by many international sports stars. Led by acting chief coach Shelley Camy and team manager
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SPORT SHORTS
GOOD effort: Beckenham Tennis Club's has secured a Sportsmatch grant of £1,000-a-year for the next three years, which has been matched by Goodacre Property Services, a local firm keen to promote junior tennis in the area. The grant will help the club
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It's very ref justice!
Bromley can consider themselves a little unlucky not to have recorded their second Ryman Division One League win of the season at Hayes Lane on Saturday against a Thame United team who were considered one of the pre-season promotion favour-ites. The Lillywhites
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Bright boy's skull cracked by fatal blow
FORMER top footballer John Fashanu has paid tribute to his "gentleman" nephew Jude Akapa, after his killer was convicted of manslaughter. The former Wimbledon star and TV personality told the News Shopper how the 16-year-old killer, who cannot be named
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Kember happy with Eagles despite loss
PAlace caretaker boss Steve Kember praised the performance of his players, despite losing 2-1 to Preston at Deepdale. The Eagles took the lead through Dougie Freedman, only for Preston to go on and win the game in the second half. Kember said: "I was
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Nott leaves rivals trailing in his wake
DAN Nott is quite literally riding on the crest of a wave. The 17-year-old from Chislehurst made a triumphant return from South Africa where he spent two weeks competing in the European and World Wakeboarding Championships. In the European title, Dan
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CHARLTON are left red-faced
AFTER two thrilling games in which the Addicks scored eight and let in six, they came back down to earth with a bump on Saturday as Southampton claimed their first ever league win at their new St Mary's Stadium. Both sides struggle to generate any quality
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Jensen just an ace interceptor
WHEN Claus Jensen dispossessed Arsenal midfield and World Cup-winning star Patrick Vieira at Highbury, his immediate intentions seemed clear. With the Addicks 2-1 up against the title challengers on their own ground, and support from his team-mates nowhere
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Fifth terminal will create more noise
THE green light for Heathrow's Terminal 5 is set to increase aircraft noise over Blackheath, according to campaigners. Since the mid 90s, flight paths have been extended over Greenwich and Lewisham, creating "noise ghettos" or corridors of noise. The
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Beauty panto
IT'S that time of year again oh no it isn't, oh yes it is! Tickets for the 27th annual pantomime at the Kenneth More Theatre, Oakfield Road, Ilford, are now on sale. Sleeping Beauty will run from December 21 to February 2. Performance times vary. Tickets
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Play duo
THEATRELOVERS will have the chance to see two plays in one night at the Kenneth More Theatre. The Browning Version and The Dock Brief will be performed by the Big Splash Theatre Company from Thursday to Saturday, December 13 to 15. First on stage is John
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Jingle brass
REDBRIDGE Brass is holding its Christmas Spectacular at the Playhouse, Harlow, at 7pm on Sunday, December 16. The band will be joined by Passmores School choir to perform festive favourites, including Away in a Manger, The Snowman and Jingle Bells. Tickets
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Footbridge will restore pedestrian link
A FOOTBRIDGE over Deptford Creek will open next year, more than half a century since the toll bridge was closed. The second link span of the Ha'penny Hatch, lowered into place earlier this month, will restore the pedestrian link between Greenwich and
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Church music
MUSIC by Bach, Rutter and Tippett can be enjoyed at the Ilford Choral Society's winter concert. The event takes place at 8pm on Sunday, December 9, at Barnardo's Church in Barkingside. Tickets are £7 (concessions £5). Telephone 8514 3421.
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Bright boy's skull cracked by fatal blow
FORMER top footballer John Fashanu has paid tribute to his "gentleman" nephew Jude Akapa, after his killer was convicted of manslaughter. The former Wimbledon star and TV personality told the News Shopper how the 16-year-old killer, who cannot be named
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Handycams catch criminal elements
Bromley: Police officers armed with hand-held camcorders are filming youngsters hanging out late at night, then sending letters to their parents. A team of nine officers have, in the last six weeks, undertaken late night patrols of Coney Hall and West
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Blair leads Damilola memorial
Peckham: Tony Blair was today leading tributes to schoolboy Damilola Taylor on the first anniversary of the 10-year-old's murder. The Prime Minister will attend a memorial service at St Luke's Church in Peckham, south London, conducted by the Archbishop
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Fulham excel in stiff French test - Fulham 4: France (u21) 1
After a succession of runaway league wins this season, Fulham Ladies looked to stretch themselves in a friendly game against the French U21 side last Saturday. The match between two technically skillful teams produced an even first 20 minutes, with scoring
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Blond ambition has Fulham flying high
Fulham will be hoping to make it four Premiership wins in a row this Saturday when they visit fellow new-boys Bolton Wanderers. It will be no easy task as Bolton have already beaten Manchester United and Liverpool this season, and drawn at Arsenal and
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Strong writing read at libraries
An award-winning children's author enthralled parents and youngsters alike at two discussions on the joys of reading this weekend. Jeremy Strong (pictured with youngsters at South Norwood Library), winner of the 1997 Children's Book Award, has written
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Council takes action over cut to rail services
Croydon Council has made an official complaint to the rail authorities after learning local train services are to be cut. The council has complained to the Strategic Rail Authority that the reduction in South Central's revised timetable undermines all
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News in Brief
FIRE ANNIVERSARY: The 65th anniversary of the Crystal Palace fire will be commemorated by local historian Ian Bevan. Also speaking will be Chris Stone whose grandfather was one of the first firemen to reach the blaze in 1936. The Crystal Palace Foundation
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Operation Nicholas to clean up streets
POLICE in Bromley are preparing to launch the borough's biggest ever anti-street crime operation in the run-up to Christmas. The crime-busting, proactive operations unit has won central Government funding for Operation Nicholas, aimed at stopping a predicted
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Unit cares for special needs
AN INFANTS' school has celebrated the opening of a new special needs unit. Alexandra Infants' School in Kent House Road, Beckenham, received £68,000 funding from the Government's Schools Access Fund (SAF) to build two specially-adapted classrooms which
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Buoyant Club have started to C the light
Blackheath certainly have a penchant for the letter C as this well-deserved 19-10 victory against Clifton follows wins against Cinderford, Camberley and Colfeians it's a pity there are no more "C teams" in the league! Clifton took the lead with a penalty
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VALLEY VIEW
VIDEO ON MONDAY: Following on from the success of the 70s and 80s videos, the final filming of the latest club video issue the 90s was being completed at the start of this week with a view to going on sale from the Superstore early next week. Priced £9.99
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A light for the Thatchers
A mystery donor splashed out an undisclosed fee to light up the life of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and her husband Denis. The couple celebrate their Golden Wedding anniversary next month, to mark the occasion a well-wisher sponsored a light
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In Brief
STEP ALONG: Gravesend's Grove School of Dance will be showing off its talents at an annual show at the weekend. The Showcase 2001 will be held at Woodville Halls, Windmill Street, on Sunday (25), from 2.30pm. Tickets are £7.50 or £6.50. Call the box office
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Jensen just an ace interceptor
WHEN Claus Jensen dispossessed Arsenal midfield and World Cup-winning star Patrick Vieira at Highbury, his immediate intentions seemed clear. With the Addicks 2-1 up against the title challengers on their own ground, and support from his team-mates nowhere
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Friends attacked by gang
TWO teenagers were badly beaten when they were set on by a gang of four youths. The two 19-year-olds, one from Welling and his friend from Essex, had been to a take-away in Welling. They were walking along Bellegrove Road and crossed towards the entrance
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Workman suffers serious burns in explosion
A WORKMAN was seriously burnt in an electrical explosion in Northfleet. At about 11am, the 40-year-old man was laying gas piping in Stonebridge Road when a digger went through one of the cables, causing the explosion. Firefighters and police officers
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'Green Goddess' opens shop in Harlow
THE 'Green Goddess' television fitness star of the initial BBC Breakfast Time breakfast show, Diana Moran, opened a new Laura Ashley interior furnishings shop at the Queens' Gate centre, Harlow. November 27, 2001 13:03
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Tax, health and future elections
Michael Howard visited the former Thatcherite heartlands just hours after ditching historic Tory tax-cutting policies. The Shadow Chancellor denied he was betraying the Iron Lady's legacy by concentrating on public services. "I still want to cut tax as
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A light for the Thatchers
A mystery donor splashed out an undisclosed fee to light up the life of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and her husband Denis. The couple celebrate their Golden Wedding anniversary next month, to mark the occasion a well-wisher sponsored a light
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Zero tolerance in new clean up scheme
A pilot scheme designed to clear up the borough's streets began in East Barnet Village this week after residents signed up to Barnet Council's Streetwise Barnet Treaty. The new initiative aims to tackle problems such as graffiti, litter and grounds maintenance
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'We need CCTV to help the fight against crime'
Roving eyes may be cast over the borough's crime hotspots after a Barnet councillor this week pushed for investment in mobile CCTV cameras. Labour councillor Kath McGuirk is using a private member's bill to ask for funding for mobile CCTV cameras to be
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A light for the Thatchers
A mystery donor splashed out an undisclosed fee to light up the life of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and her husband Denis. The couple celebrate their Golden Wedding anniversary next month, to mark the occasion a well-wisher sponsored a light
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'We need CCTV to help the fight against crime'
Roving eyes may be cast over the borough's crime hotspots after a Barnet councillor this week pushed for investment in mobile CCTV cameras. Labour councillor Kath McGuirk is using a private member's bill to ask for funding for mobile CCTV cameras to be
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Here was the news
40 years ago: 1961 A three-year struggle to save the historic vicarage of St Mary's Church in South Woodford was still unresolved. A move by the county planning committee to push through a building preservation order met with angry objections from councillors
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A year of success for museum
OVER the course of several years, plans for a Redbridge Museum were discussed and debated, eventually leading to an official opening on September 29, 2000 by the Rt. Honourable Chris Smith MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport. The first
