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Education thinking is 'shackled by dogma'
It would be interesting to know the reasons why two comprehensive high schools in Croydon Selhurst and Addington appear in the national performance tables for this year as the poorest performers for GCSE results. Selhurst fell from 22 per cent to 12 per
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Basketball: Towers prove too strong for fighting Edinburgh
London Towers 98 bt Edinburgh Rocks 74 Kinder London Towers won their second BBL Trophy group match of the campaign with a 98-74 victory over Edinburgh Rocks on Saturday. Following an even first quarter, which saw the sides level at 28-28, Towers bossed
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Spy charges
An Uxbridge man and woman detained in Greece on allegations of spying face a further seven days in jail. Peter Norris, of Hinton Road, and Lesley Coppin, 50, were arrested on Nov 8 while on a plane spotting tour. The Britons appeared before a magistrate
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Juvenile and selfish
HOW much longer are we to be intimidated by fireworks? I've nothing against an occasional celebration, but every year we are subjected to more and louder bangs for weeks at a time. It's not just old people and animals that suffer. Families who try to
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Very mice
SCHOOLCHILDREN are invited to a special one off gala performance in the West End by a theatre education charity. To mark the start of The Mousetrap's 50th year, The Mousetrap Foundation is taking pupils from Evelyn's Community School, Yiewsley to St Martin's
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It's a shocking betrayal of trust
The News Shopper campaign to save Bromley Youth Music Trust (BYMT) has received massive backing. We launched the campaign last month to fight council proposals to cut the trust's funding. Support has come in from several high-profile people, among them
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Transport times
Tram and public transport enthusiasts will have the chance to add yet another book to their collection with the release of a new publication from the Croydon Natural History and Scientific Society. Croydon's Transport Through the Ages is an illustrated
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Mystery of the missing hounds
AS an animal lover and a dog owner, I am getting rather concerned at the amount of dogs which have appeared to have gone missing in the area lately. It reminds me of a time, not so long ago, when I lived in Leytonstone. There was a spate of dogs being
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Old cemetery friends
Residents are being asked for their memories of a Thornton Heath cemetery to coincide with the creation of a new project at the site. Funding for a new Garden of Remembrance at the Queen's Cemetery has already been given the go-ahead, but residents are
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Snooker: Croydon player joins pro ranks
Cypriot Tam Mustafa from Croydon has qualified to join World Snooker's professional ranks after coming through the amateur stage of the world championship at Hazelgrove Snooker Club in Stockport. Twelve countries were represented at the qualifiers and
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Boxing: Bryant battles out points decision
Last Friday night Bobby Bryant, from New Addington ABC, boxed for the South East division against the Army and secured a well-earned victory. Bryant's original opponent did not turn up so he had to box Jeffrey Joyce from London's Fisher ABC. In the first
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Food for thought on wards
GOURMET cooking could be on the menu for patients at a hospital next month if new recipes are agreed at a meeting. Hillingdon Hospital NHS Trust is planning to introduce gourmet recipes, a kitchen in every ward, a 24-hour snack service, and main meals
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Tackling skills shortages
Employers need to get involved in tackling skills shortages was the message to an audience of Croydon businesses last week at a Chamber of Commerce lunch. London South LSC is currently consulting employers on the future of post 16 education and training
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What someone should tell Harry
NOW, now, Mrs Kearns (Letters, November 15), you haven't been reading the newspapers. According to Leyton and Wanstead MP Harry Cohen, "Labour's crime policies are working" and "the figures show that something can be done and we are making an impact".
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Sending good money after bad
MR FARMER (Letters, November 22) should really not be surprised that the Government is funding an IT unit rather than beefing up direct support for the needy. Many of us recognise that Labour's priorities belong on a completely different planet to the
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No excuse for having a dull garden
A GARDEN never has to be dull and uninteresting even during the months of winter. By adding form and texture to your garden, together with a good planting plan with garden structures, there really is no excuse why any garden cannot give all-year interest
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Rugby Union: Davies sets up Streatham cakewalk
Streatham-Croydon 47 bt London Fire Brigade 0 An outstanding performance from scrum-half James Davies laid the foundation for a comfortable victory for Streatham at Frant Road on Saturday. With hooker Chris Ashton leading the way, the home side dominated
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HACAN: Legal challenge still a possibility
OPPONENTS of Terminal 5 are now examining the possibility of legal challenges against the government's approval of the £2.25 billion project. HACAN Clearskies looks set to challenge last Tuesday's decision using a £100,000 'war chest' it has in reserve
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Christmas appeal
A Christmas appeal enabled by generous building society customers donating their pennies of interest to charity was launched at last week. The funds raised by Yorkshire Building Society (YBS) members will be distributed to local Barnardo's projects, and
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Flu vaccination
Senior figures from Croydon's network of health bodies joined the shop floor recently when they helped launch a flu immunisation campaign in the town centre. Croydon Health Authority chairman Toni Letts, (pictured far left) and public health consultant
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Council invites funding bids from caring groups
Local voluntary groups working with adults and elderly people in Croydon are being invited by Croydon Council's social services department to apply for funding to help them support some of the borough's most vulnerable people. Social services has been
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Ducks in a flap over observers
A mother and her 16 ducklings have been squatting on Trinity school's pond for a fortnight but still get in a flap about curious pupils wishing to sneak a peek at them. Trinity school's party of birds include two drakes who decided to stay on school grounds
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School standards continue to rise
The standard of education achieved by pupils in Croydon's schools continues to rise, according to the Council's Education Standards and Quality Report 2000-2001 published this week. Coinciding with the publication of performance tables by the Department
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Sparks still flying
AFTER four weeks of fireworks I had hoped we could get back to some sort of civilized life for myself, my cats and our poor depleted wildlife. But, no, we now have a religious festival (Hindu) with very loud fireworks until 1.30am with total disregard
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Study reveals park problem
A damning report on the state of London's green spaces should be taken as a warning for Croydon, the borough's GLA representative Andrew Pelling has claimed. The GLA's Green Spaces Investigative Committee report published earlier this month found that
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Cats are quite simply purrfect
Cats really are the perfect stress buster says Lesley Park, who is 'owned' by two of them. "Jim and Rosie first came to live with me when they were six months old and they have been looking after me ever since. The rigours of even the most stressful of
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T5 decision failed to consider crash risk
THOUSANDS of lives could be in danger following the Transport Secretary's decision to omit the safety risk of an air crash involving 'many casualties' from his approval of Terminal 5. The threat posed by such a tragedy is contained within planning inspector
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Purley is covered by CCTV cameras
CCTV security cameras have just come on stream in central Purley to monitor the main shopping area and rail station as part of a Government-funded crackdown on crime. Croydon Council's installation of the hi-tech surveillance equipment is a direct response
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Save energy
A new scheme in Croydon could help residents to reduce fuel bills by up to a quarter. Croydon and its neighbouring south London boroughs, have won £200,000 from the Energy Saving Trust, as part of their HECAction Awards aimed at helping people make their
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History repeats itself
Fred Porges should not be surprised at the ongoing building taking place at Mount Vernon Hospital, in spite of the forecasted closure of the Cancer Centre ( 'Hospital work farce' Times, November 15). This has all happened before when 'they' closed the
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Special Arthritis advice
Adolescence is difficult enough without having to think about developing arthritis. But that's what 14,500 young people in the UK have to cope with right now. Not many people realise that arthritis is a crippling joint disease that affects children and
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Spare any stamps?
I would like to take this opportunity to appeal to readers for help. I am collecting used stamps for Guide Dogs for the Blind. If readers can spare any used stamps, could they please send them to me at the address below. You will be helping a good cause
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Family and friends gain support from the street
The family of teenager Hollie Waller, who was killed by a speeding car whilst crossing St Peter's Road, stood in North End's shopping precinct on Saturday 24, to gather signatures for a petition destined for Downing Street. The loved ones of the 15 year
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Transport links snub
The construction of Terminal 5 at Heathrow airport has at last been approved, but with an appalling omission. Though included in the plans, the rail links to Waterloo and the south west and those to the west via Slough have not been approved nor been
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Dustmen work harder than ever
In response to Mr L Gregory's letter (News Shopper, November 21) I have to dispute his comments. My husband has been a dustman for 26 years so is equally qualified to comment. The dustmen have not requested this change. It is a way to reduce the workforce
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Praise for two NHS hospitals
It is currently very fashionable to criticise the National Health Service, and our hospitals, in particular. I would, therefore, like to redress the balance a little by awarding 'bouquets' to two local hospital departments who have given me, and many
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Rugby Union: PJF escape in dour affair
PURLEY JOHN FISHER 14 bt WARLINGHAM 7 Purley John Fisher came out on top against local rivals Warlingham in the Surrey Cup on Saturday but this derby clash was one to forget. The words dour', torrid' and poor' are all a fair reflection of this closely
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Still going strong after 40 years
Rem Radio has been in the town for over 40 years. Still a family-run business with three generations at work. Now members of Euronics, they can offer good prices and, often, same day delivery. Many major brands are stocked and anything from a hairdryer
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For sale, any offers?
House for sale. Convenient for foreign travel, extensive local car parking, close to huge supply of shops (some duty free), opportunity to meet people from all over the world (and help them with their luggage), windows rattle a bit, but you'll get used
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Fireplace restoration experts
With so many imitation products around today it is a welcome change to find a company who specialise in restoring original products from the Vicorian era. At Inwood Fireplaces we produce some of the finest examples of original Victorian Cast Iron Fireplaces
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Winning the fight to save hospital
THE battle to save Harefield Hospital is going well according to Jean Brett, chairwoman of the Heart of Harefield campaign group. Mrs Brett has told the Times that supporters are flocking to save the healthcare unit and the group is preparing for a judicial
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Eagles left green at Gills
Gillingham 3 bt Crystal Palace 0 On a night when Crystal Palace could have gone top of Division One, they hit rock bottom, with their worst performance of this years campaign last Wednesday night. It might have been the Gills front trio of Marlon King
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In the name of cash
So the government has decided to land us with Terminal 5. It's no surprise after all, as far as anyone can tell, this government exists solely to protect the interests of Big Business and they don't come much bigger than aviation do they? Anyway, we never
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Bus raiders in fake car crash
A bus driver was attacked by two men who drove a car into the back of his number 109 bus, faking an accident and forcing the bus to stop on Saturday November 24. The two robbers launched their surprise attack on the bus while it was travelling along London
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Santa, what a lovely white beard you've got
SANTA delighted children when he visited the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church for its Christmas Fair. Santa, alias Rex Perkins, entertained kids with the Snow Queen in his grotto at the event on Saturday last week (Nov 24). The church, in Botwell Lane,
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Palace pay the penalty as Preston take points
Preston North End 2 bt Crystal Palace 1 Crystal Palace deserved a point from their deeply disappointing day at Deepdale but a late penalty and some misfortune at the finish cost them dearly. Palace knew they could not play as poorly as they did against
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Murder Prevention Squad launched
Scotland Yard: Scotland Yard has set up the world's first Murder Prevention Squad to track down potential killers. Metropolitan Police chiefs have already identified 18 men they fear could commit murder "at any time". The wanted list of London's most
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Francis set for Palace
Trevor Francis will be named the new manager of Crystal Palace in time for the home fixture against Manchester City on December 8. Guardian Sport can exclusively reveal that chairman Simon Jordan will make the appointment next week, after he reportedly
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Delivery of post 'poor'
I thought I would take this opportunity to share with readers my disappointment at how bad the postal service has become, and I am sure that many readers will be feeling the same as I do. On the same day as I wrote this letter, I did not see a postman
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Strategy for Croydon
A consultation event to establish a strategy for the regeneration and future economic development of Croydon was hailed a success last week after more than 90 local representatives attended. Business leaders, council representatives, and residents gathered
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Visit M J Harrison for printing and stationery
Our family business of M J Harrison has been established at our present address for 14 years where we are able to offer a comprehensive printing service plus a large range of stationery and office materials. Other services include colour copying, comb
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The many shades of black
Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? Not likely, for this year, like most years, you've decided it's just GOT to be black. Black for sophistication, for flattering the figure and wrapping you up in an elegance other colours can only dream of. And, of
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The very best of Mediterranean cuisine
Situated in the heart of Ashford, Raffaelo's offers a taste of the Mediterranean. Once you walk in you find a cosy, nice restaurant seating around 40 diners, with a wonderfully varied wine list to choose from. Established for over three years, Salvatore
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Local areas to benefit
How marvellous to hear that the government has at last given the go-ahead for Terminal 5. It has been a frustrating long wait for the local communities that border the airport to hear whether this vital step forward would in fact be taken. The government
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Eccentric or collector?
I read with interest the recent front page story ( 'A very eccentric special delivery' Times, November 15). I, like many other readers of the Harrow Times, extend our congratulations to Arthur Reader on his achievement of winning 'third most eccentric
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Top marks for Trust
At the meeting of Ashford Branch Labour Party on Tuesday, November 6, members debated the performance of Ashford/St Peter's Trust in both the star-ratings report and the Commission for Health Improvement (CHI) report, both of which have received recent
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The man of mystery
Robert Powell has played a number of mysterious, memorable men. Richard Hannay, for example, not to mention Jesus of Nazareth. But in his latest role in Edward Taylor's Murder by Misadventure, the character takes a back seat. "It's one of those thrillers
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The history of Ashford in brief
Ashford derives its name from the shallow ford which crossed the River Ash at the junction of Fordbridge Road and Kingston Road. The spelling is given as Exeforde in the Domesday Book, from the Celtic word 'Exe', meaning water, and there were other versions
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Band 5 row continues
What arrogance! What disarray! Harrow's Labour Party has not got a clue! I am writing about Labour's attempts to tax Harrow's elderly, infirm and disabled residents simply for being elderly, infirm or disabled. ( 'Care charge proposal shelved until next
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Deaf club is proving a hit
A YOUTH club for deaf and hearing-impaired youngsters has been launched. The service is a first for Harrow and organisers are hoping HITS Hearing Impaired Teenagers will be a success. Approximately 14 per cent of the population has some form of hearing
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Willis delivers a low pay out
CRIME pays, as Woody Allen once put it. The hours are good and you travel a lot. In the case of Bandits' anti-heroic duo, Joe Blake and Terry Collins (Bruce Willis and Billy Bob Thornton respectively) you also get to don preposterous wigs and cavort with
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Memorial tournament
A football tournament in memory of a multi-medallist at the World Transplant Games is being organised in Friern Barnet. Philip Young of High Road, East Finchley, became the first patient to undergo a succesful heart transplant operation at St Bartholomew's
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Hockey round-up
HEHC 1 0 Wimbledon 3 (Nov 24) After a good result away last weekend, Hounslow and Ealing 1st XI were looking for maximum points from the visit of division leaders Wimbledon. Despite starting brightly, H&E suffered an early blow when a weak shot
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Good display at Parliament Hill
Parliament Hill was the scene for Saturday's Combined London Championships and Southern Counties Veterans Championships, the latter held over from March 2001 due to foot and mouth precautions affecting the original course at Burchetts Green in Berkshire
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Family says goodbye to little Liam
Friends and family packed into the St Peter Le Poer Church in Colney Hatch Lane to pay tribute to tiny Liam Moriarty who died in a pub fire earlier this month. More than 100 people attended last Thursday's service for five-month-old Liam who was killed
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No excuse for having a dull garden
A GARDEN never has to be dull and uninteresting even during the months of winter. By adding form and texture to your garden, together with a good planting plan with garden structures, there really is no excuse why any garden cannot give all-year interest
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Jackett: It was a fair result
Assistant manager Kenny Jackett said: "I thought it was a fair result. There were two outstanding chances, Lloyd Owusu's in the first half and Danny Shittu's header after the break. "Anyone who saw our performance at Swansea last week will recognise we
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What's On Listings
Thursday November 29 BALLET European Ballet presents Coppelia (right) at the Watersmeet Theatre, High Street, Rickmansworth at 7.45pm. Call 01923 771542 for tickets (£15/£13). COMEDY Sean Meo and Lee Mack will be at the Comedy Bunker, Ruislip Golf Centre
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Coroner hears pilot was distracted before crash
A family tragically killed in an horrific plane crash last December died after the pilot became "disorientated" in thick fog. Michael Kreisky, 56, his son Tom, 21, daughter Clare, 23, his son's girlfriend Clare Gale-Hasslam, 21, all of Eastern Road, East
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Spruce up for station
A FACELIFT has finally been given to Swanley's police station, thanks to a donation and hard work by community workers. Beejay Garden Supplies, of London Road, donated 150 shrubs so work on the police station's grounds could be completed. Community service
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Spruce up for station
A FACELIFT has finally been given to Swanley's police station, thanks to a donation and hard work by community workers. Beejay Garden Supplies, of London Road, donated 150 shrubs so work on the police station's grounds could be completed. Community service
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Spruce up for station
A FACELIFT has finally been given to Swanley's police station, thanks to a donation and hard work by community workers. Beejay Garden Supplies, of London Road, donated 150 shrubs so work on the police station's grounds could be completed. Community service
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Cats are quite simply purrfect
Cats really are the perfect stress buster says Lesley Park, who is 'owned' by two of them. "Jim and Rosie first came to live with me when they were six months old and they have been looking after me ever since. The rigours of even the most stressful of
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Family says goodbye to little Liam
Friends and family packed into the St Peter Le Poer Church in Colney Hatch Lane to pay tribute to tiny Liam Moriarty who died in a pub fire earlier this month. More than 100 people attended last Thursday's service for five-month-old Liam who was killed
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Shoppers get discount vouchers
RESIDENTS will be able to get discounts in a host of shops tomorrow (Thursday) thanks to a voucher scheme. Gravesend's retailers have come up with a reward voucher entitling residents to special deals in town centre shops after 6pm. Participating shops
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Christmas con artists at work
CONMEN are roaming the county offering cheap Christmas presents, trading standards cautioned this week. Surry County Council officers said residents should not be fooled by designer-name watches for rock bottom prices because they were often faulty. A
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Waste not so the ill want not
MILK-LOVING residents are being sought to help raise money for a charity which cares for dying people by recycling used bottle tops. As part of an aluminium foil recycling scheme pioneered by Surrey's Waste Management team, the community is being urged
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School's green facelift
MORE than 1,000 shrubs were planted by volunteers to add a dash of green to a primary school. Thirty volunteers rolled up their sleeves to plant hawthorn and blackthorn at Northcourt Primary School, in Dickens Road, Gravesend. They were planted around
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Coroner hears pilot was distracted before crash
A family tragically killed in an horrific plane crash last December died after the pilot became "disorientated" in thick fog. Michael Kreisky, 56, his son Tom, 21, daughter Clare, 23, his son's girlfriend Clare Gale-Hasslam, 21, all of Eastern Road, East
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Spirits high as Harry's magic turns into money
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, a little heralded film became one of the most successful movies ever. And, along with a whole industry devoted to merchandise and a devotion bordering on the religious, it helped create a new phenomenon the
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School's green facelift
MORE than 1,000 shrubs were planted by volunteers to add a dash of green to a primary school. Thirty volunteers rolled up their sleeves to plant hawthorn and blackthorn at Northcourt Primary School, in Dickens Road, Gravesend. They were planted around
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Patients need volunteer drivers
VOLUNTEER drivers are needed in Swanley to help elderly people get to their medical appointments. Swanley Volunteer Bureau is looking for two drivers to transport patients from Crockenhill, South Darenth and Eynsford to Wilmington and Dartford on a weekly
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Return of the donkey rides
Debenhams in Croydon have revived one of the town's ancient Christmas traditions - donkey rides outside the store. Donkey rides used to take place every year from 1928 to 1966 outside Kennards Department store, now the site of Debenhams. For one special
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MP doc's skills called on
DARTFORD MP Dr Howard Stoate came to the rescue in the House of Commons when a member of the public fainted. During the debate on the new Terrorism Bill, the MP who is the Commons' only practising doctor, was summoned to the public gallery where an elderly
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They're ready to serve
OPEN HOUSE: A new centre for GP out-of-hours service has opened in Bexleyheath. Healthcall Medical Services provides duty doctors who stand in for local GPs so patients can get a 24-hour service. The building in Pickford Lane has been completely refurbished
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Library assured by Sainsbury's pledge
A new, improved library, community hall and day centre for Selsdon has moved another step closer, thanks to a deal over a planned Sainsbury's supermarket for the district's car park site. Croydon Council has reached an agreement with Sainsbury's that
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A Christmas shopping spree could be yours
WANT to win a little extra cash to help with the Christmas shopping? The Guardian is offering one lucky reader £50 as the first prize in our annual Best-Dressed Shop Window Competition for Ashford town centre. All you have to do to be in the running for
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Wrap up your home and keep warm
Now that winter weather is upon us, you are probably cranking up the heating in your house to keep the cold at bay, but heating the home is just half the battle. Once you are warm and cosy inside you should start thinking about retaining as much heat
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Teen puts her heart into charity work
A HARD-working teenager turned tragedy into a blessing when she helped raise hundreds of pounds for charity. When Holly Poore's grandad died of a heart attack, the 15-year-old decided to host a charity Pop Stars night in aid of The British Heart Foundation
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Three points for fitness
THE growing popularity of one of North America's biggest sports attracted aspiring players to a free coaching session on Saturday last week. Qualified coaches from the North London Lords Basketball Club passed on tricks of the trade to youngsters up to
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The man of mystery
Robert Powell has played a number of mysterious, memorable men. Richard Hannay, for example, not to mention Jesus of Nazareth. But in his latest role in Edward Taylor's Murder by Misadventure, the character takes a back seat. "It's one of those thrillers
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What's On Listings
Thursday November 29 BALLET European Ballet presents Coppelia (right) at the Watersmeet Theatre, High Street, Rickmansworth at 7.45pm. Call 01923 771542 for tickets (£15/£13). COMEDY Sean Meo and Lee Mack will be at the Comedy Bunker, Ruislip Golf Centre
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Embroidery a stitch closer to new home
PLANS to erect a permanent home for the region's most famous piece of embroidery have been given a major cash boost. This week, Spelthorne Council agreed to cough up £42,000 to help the fundraising committee build a home for the Sunbury Millennium Embroidery
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From the West End to the Big Apple
New London Entertainment is presenting The Best of Broadway at Windsor Arts Centre, St. Leonard's Road on Saturday (December 1). The show promises to be a magical medley of songs from Broadway and the West End's greatest ever musicals, including Les Miserables
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Stiller a fashion victim
BEN Stiller writes, directs and stars in this unattractive catwalk comedy about a dim-witted male model who becomes involved in the assassination of an African political leader. Based on a spoof supermodel creation from the 1996 VH1/Vogue fashion awards
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Stiller a fashion victim
BEN Stiller writes, directs and stars in this unattractive catwalk comedy about a dim-witted male model who becomes involved in the assassination of an African political leader. Based on a spoof supermodel creation from the 1996 VH1/Vogue fashion awards
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Sorry thief targets store
AN off-licence has been targeted for the third time in as many months by an apologetic thief. The latest incident happened just after 7.15pm on Tuesday last week when a man walked into the Threshers store in the Avenue, Sunbury demanding cash. As in previous
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Willis delivers a low pay out
CRIME pays, as Woody Allen once put it. The hours are good and you travel a lot. In the case of Bandits' anti-heroic duo, Joe Blake and Terry Collins (Bruce Willis and Billy Bob Thornton respectively) you also get to don preposterous wigs and cavort with
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Grenade prompts evacuation
POLICE rushed from their station after a hand grenade brought in by a resident led to evacuation orders. On Monday, a man who had been clearing the home of an elderly ex-soldier who had recently died, discovered a World War II grenade and delivered it
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Derby 'just another game' says Coppell
Speaking before the game, boss Steve Coppell said "The question has been asked of me, 'What can I teach the players from my experience in derbies?' Well each derby is unique in its own way. Although it means an awful lot to so many people, the one thing
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Geri lookalike switches on town lights
GERI Halliwell lookalike and Citizen Face of 2001 contestant Sarah Belsey switched on Sawbridgeworth's Christmas lights. Organisers originally hoped that Spice Girl and Sawbridgeworth resident Victoria Beckham and her footballer husband David would have
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A load of Moloney
Comedian John Moloney will be at the Windsor Arts Centre, St. Leonard's Road on Friday December 7 at 8.30pm. John, whose no-frills set treats nothing as sacred, has appeared on Have I Got News For You, They Think It's All Over and written material for
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No excuse for having a dull garden
A GARDEN never has to be dull and uninteresting even during the months of winter. By adding form and texture to your garden, together with a good planting plan with garden structures, there really is no excuse why any garden cannot give all-year interest
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Praying for ways to cut local crime
CHURCH groups and residents' associations will be among 700 organisations involved in determining the region's crime-fighting priorities over the next three years. Key public, private and voluntary sector organisations will take part in the consultation
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Air disaster risk rockets with T5
THOUSANDS of lives could be in danger following the Transport Secretary's decision to omit the safety risk of an air crash involving 'many casualties' from his approval of Terminal 5. The threat posed by such a tragedy is contained within planning inspector
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Church's cash plea to Posh and Becks
A SAWBRIDGEWORTH chuchwarden has written to David and Victoria Beckham for help to raise funds to repair the crumbling church roof. Di Kitson, a lay minister and churchwarden for Great St Mary's Church in Church Street, wrote to the famous footballer
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'Barbie' comes to town
A REAL-LIFE 'Barbie' visited Harlow to open a new toy shop in the town. Children packed Toymaster Kingdom in Broad Walk to meet the famous character and check out some of the toys which will be going on their Christmas lists. November 28, 2001 11:04
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New health chief appointed
WEST Essex Community Health Council chairman Robert Powell has been appointed the new chairman of Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust. He takes over from Martin Lawn on Saturday (December 1). Originally from Nottingham, Mr Powell is a retired Metropolitan
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Cash for Kerbstones appeal launched
A 'CASH for Kerbstones' campaign has been launched in Harlow by MP Bill Rammell and county councillor Jenny Holland. The campaign aims to urge the county council to provide more money to Harlow Council to tackle the backlog of kerbstone repairs in the
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The man of mystery
Robert Powell has played a number of mysterious, memorable men. Richard Hannay, for example, not to mention Jesus of Nazareth. But in his latest role in Edward Taylor's Murder by Misadventure, the character takes a back seat. "It's one of those thrillers
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Two for the price of one
Enjoy a double-bill of drama when the Belmont Theatre Company brings Masquerade, two one-act plays, to the Harrow Arts Centre this weekend. The first play, The Intruders, is a comedy about the class system. The second, Black Comedy, is a mystery set in
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Cats are quite simply purrfect
Cats really are the perfect stress buster says Lesley Park, who is 'owned' by two of them. "Jim and Rosie first came to live with me when they were six months old and they have been looking after me ever since. The rigours of even the most stressful of
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Undercover agents are out and about
You see them in every lingerie department in town at this time of year and don't they look embarrassed! Men love buying undies for the women in their lives, and no wonder lingerie is a romantic and personal gift. But exactly how do you blokes go about
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Schools face closure
Three of the borough's worst-performing schools face potential closure unless they can improve results by 2006. The Government's Education Bill, confirmed in legislation on Friday, sets the minimum target of 25 per cent five A* to C grades at GCSE. Ravenscroft
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The man of mystery
Robert Powell has played a number of mysterious, memorable men. Richard Hannay, for example, not to mention Jesus of Nazareth. But in his latest role in Edward Taylor's Murder by Misadventure, the character takes a back seat. "It's one of those thrillers
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Tory leader offers support to STATIS
CONSERVATIVE leader and MP for Chingford Iain Duncan Smith has lent his support to community initiatives at St Anne's church, Larkshall Road, Chingford. The STATIS (St Anne's Training Initiatives) centre and garden will bid for Lottery funding to help
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Sundial stolen from care home
A SUNDIAL was stolen from Highams Court, an elderly care unit in Chingford, only days after it was installed. The garden ornament was donated by the family of Louisa Carl, a patient who died at Highams Court, off Larkshall Road, in August. They are very
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Train fears after assault
A PASSENGER was beaten about the head with a bottle and belt buckle after he screwed up a cannabis joint which youths had dropped on a train. Blood was spattered on the ground at Walthamstow Central station when the Chingford man alighted from the 3.53pm
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Greens to picket Esso filling station
THE GREEN Party is to picket the Esso Garage in Lea Bridge Road in protest against the company's alleged opposition to the Kyoto climate agreement. The demonstration is part of a national Stop Esso Day organised by a coalition including Friends of the
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Overnight miracles
Oh, dear, you've only days to the big party, your dress is a tight squeeze and your skin is a disaster. But don't despair, there are some things that you can do and we don't mean starving or emergency plastic surgery! Drink plenty of water. Oddly, this
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Care worker tried to steal house from aged employer
A "PREDATORY" care worker was convicted of stealing over £30,000 from the elderly employer whom she described as being "like a grandmother to her". Suzanne Mitchell, 30, worked for pensioner Doris Humphrey in her home in Richmond Road, Leytonstone, as
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Porter found not guilty of race murder
A HOSPITAL porter from Leyton has been cleared of murder. Dean Cox, 23, of Sedgwick Road, was found not guilty at the Old Bailey on Friday of the racist killing of an Asian chef. But the three people he was with at the time of the killing were found guilty
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Gerrard fights to save liberties in terror Bill
NEIL Gerrard last week urged the government to re-think some of the provisions of the Anti-Terrorism Bill currently going through parliament. The Walthamstow MP argued for safeguards in sections of the Bill dealing with the detention of suspected terrorists
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Have your say on schools
A CONSULTATION fair next week will give Waltham Forest residents an opportunity to comment on EduAction's priorities for school improvement. Officers will be at the Education Centre in Queens Road, Walthamstow, from 3pm to 8pm on Tuesday and noon to 3pm
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The many shades of black
Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? Not likely, for this year, like most years, you've decided it's just GOT to be black. Black for sophistication, for flattering the figure and wrapping you up in an elegance other colours can only dream of. And, of
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Bald move for charity
HAIR was lost in aid of the Acorn Appeal on Friday. Staff at Co-operative Insurance in Johnston Road, Woodford Green, raised £2,000 by having their heads shaved. District Manager Con Innes and four colleagues faced the chop with the help of scissor-happy
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Man who changed nursing views dies
ONE of the first men to be accepted for nurse training at Whipps Cross Hospital in 1946 has died. Stanley Rowbotham, 85, treasurer of the Whipps Cross Hospital Nurses League, died in November at St Thomass Hospital, after a long battle against many illnesses
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Police crack down on dumped cars
POLICE are to carry out a four-day blitz on unlicensed, unroadworthy and dumped vehicles in December. The crackdown follows a series of complaints by residents and a rise in threats against council staff attempting to penalise unlicensed owners. A Guardian
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Snow White's ready for take-off
A group of people more used to taking to the skies will be braving the stage at the Beck Theatre next week to raise money for charity. The British Airways Cabin Crew Entertainments Society (BACCES) will be presenting Show White and the Seven Dwarves from
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Wildlife home in orchard
MORE than 30 people helped with planting a community orchard at Woodlands Farm. Sponsored by Barclay Sitesavers, the aim is to create a home for wildlife and help conserve ancient apple and cherry varieties which would once have been common in the area
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Expansion is a good thing
I'm about to make myself very unpopular with my neighbours, but as all they are going to do for the next 10 years is carry on moaning about Heathrow Airport, I don't care. What the campaigners refuse to accept is that we live in the 21st Century. Business
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Sound of swing
The Unforgettable Glenn Miller Orchestra will be at the Beck Theatre, Grange Road, Hayes on Saturday (December 1). They'll be performing the original arrangements of wartime classics and Christmas songs including Moonlight Serenade and Let It Snow. Call
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Connex has new scheme to penalise free riders
FARE dodgers on commuter services to and from London will be punished by an innovative football-style red and yellow card system. Train operator Connex will scrap its current method of issuing £10 on-the-spot fines in a bid to claw back the £30m it loses
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Just Poles apart!
ONE of the most successful exhibitions at the National Maritime Museum received a special visit from the King of Norway. Accompanied by HRH the Duke of York, who is a trustee of the museum, King Harald of Norway toured South: The Race To The Pole. This
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Abused women failed by lack of support
WOMEN who have suffered a serious sexual assault are being failed by a serious lack of support services, according to a counselling officer. The lack of resources was highlighted when a 28-year-old woman was raped near Ealing Hospital in the early hours
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T5: Nothing but trouble
Despite all surrounding local authorities being opposed to Terminal 5, the government has decided to give it the go-ahead. The inevitable consequence is that air pollution, already outside acceptable limits, will get worse. Noise, already bad, will get
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Pupil excels
EMILY Tarrant, a pupil at Aston Training Centre in Uxbridge Road, Ealing, has been commended for her outstanding success in the prestigious OCR (Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examination). Emily was one of only 22 people throughout the UK to be honoured by
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Transport links snub
The construction of Terminal 5 at Heathrow airport has at last been approved, but with an appalling omission. Though included in the plans, the rail links to Waterloo and the south west and those to the west via Slough have not been approved nor been
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Cash boost for young athletes
YOUNG athletes are set to benefit from a cash boost of almost £3m thanks to a lottery-funded sports programme that was launched on Monday last week. Ealing schools will receive £2.98m from the New Opportunities for PE and Sport Programme to support the
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Rent relief
Tenants in Drayton Bridge, Ealing, are celebrating lower rents. Ealing Council's Cabinet agreed a reduction but Tory Cllr Ian Green intends to keep pressing until they are brought in line with other council houses.
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College merger
The merger of Hammersmith and West London College and Ealing Tertiary College has been approved. The new facility will be named Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College and will begin operating from January 2002.
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PR expert wins award
A HEALTH and beauty expert is celebrating scooping an award in the 2001 European Federation of Black Women Business Owner's award. Meave Darroux, 38, won the prestigious accolade in the category of public relations for her role in forming MDx PR, a company
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High rating for licence dodgers
MORE than one thousand people have been caught using a television without a licence, a hall of shame revealed this week. The figures mean that Harrow is back in TV Licensing's league for the second time this year. Harrow now lies in 14th place, with 1,027
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Family targeted by arson
AN ASIAN family has been temporarily re-housed for their safety after a terrifying late night arson attack destroyed both of their cars. Police say that although no one was harmed during the incident there was an obvious 'intention' to do so. Both a Toyota
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Tarrant 'messenger of the gods'
CHRIS Tarrant is the messenger of the gods, according to a pair of senior psychology lecturers who have spent two years researching TV's 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire'. Thames Valley University's Martin Roiser and Dave Stevens are giving a lecture at
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Pupil excels
EMILY Tarrant, a pupil at Aston Training Centre in Uxbridge Road, Ealing, has been commended for her outstanding success in the prestigious OCR (Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examination). Emily was one of only 22 people throughout the UK to be honoured by
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'Barbie' comes to town
A REAL-LIFE 'Barbie' visited Harlow to open a new toy shop in the town. Children packed Toymaster Kingdom in Broad Walk to meet the famous character and check out some of the toys which will be going on their Christmas lists. November 28, 2001 11:04
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New health chief appointed
WEST Essex Community Health Council chairman Robert Powell has been appointed the new chairman of Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust. He takes over from Martin Lawn on Saturday (December 1). Originally from Nottingham, Mr Powell is a retired Metropolitan
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The man of mystery
Robert Powell has played a number of mysterious, memorable men. Richard Hannay, for example, not to mention Jesus of Nazareth. But in his latest role in Edward Taylor's Murder by Misadventure, the character takes a back seat. "It's one of those thrillers
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Sport benefits from £5m grant
A £5 MILLION cash injection is helping to breathe new life into school sports amenities. Spelthorne schoolchildren will have more opportunity to stay fit and healthy following the announcement of £5,297,000 in funding from the New Opportunities Fund (
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Kids, 3, on cops' database
CHILDREN as young as three could find themselves on a secret police database if they behave badly or commit minor misdemeanours. Brent is one of 11 London boroughs chosen to pioneer a scheme by the Met Police which is designed to identify youths at risk
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Hospital death fury
AN ELDERLY man died after A&E staff misdiagnosed his condition, ignored his relatives' pleas for help and dragged him about in a chair. Four hours after he was discharged, Jamnadas Kapadia was dead having suffered massive internal bleeding from
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What's on listings
Thursday November 29 DANCE The Jeanne Bamforth School of Dancing presents Memories at the Magna Carta Arts Centre, Thorpe Road, Egham at 2.30pm and 7.15pm. Call 01784 241369. EXHIBITION The work of Martin Bright and Jean Aust will be on display in the
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The man of mystery
Robert Powell has played a number of mysterious, memorable men. Richard Hannay, for example, not to mention Jesus of Nazareth. But in his latest role in Edward Taylor's Murder by Misadventure, the character takes a back seat. "It's one of those thrillers
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Teen puts her heart into charity work
A HARD-working teenager turned tragedy into a blessing when she helped raise hundreds of pounds for charity. When Holly Poore's grandad died of a heart attack, the 15-year-old decided to host a charity Pop Stars night in aid of The British Heart Foundation
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Driver faces prison over Colmer killing
COACH driver Jeannette Morris wept uncontrollably and cried out 'my kids' after being found guilty of causing the deaths of three teenage air cadets. Christopher Colmer, 15, of Woodhall Drive, Pinner, Wayne Maynard, 18, from Barnet and Jason Adnitt, also
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Drunk teens street brawl
WILD teenagers from rival schools fought a running battle following a night of drinking on Saturday last week. The clash, which involved glass bottles, iron bars, CS sprays and other weapons, left four schoolboys aged 15 and 16 needing hospital treatment
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Creepy, crawly fun
CHILDREN got up close and personal with creepy crawlies when a 'bug man' visited their classroom. Youngsters at Thamesmead School in Manygate Lane, Shepperton had mixed reactions when they learned that an entomologist would be coming to see them. However
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Stiller a fashion victim
BEN Stiller writes, directs and stars in this unattractive catwalk comedy about a dim-witted male model who becomes involved in the assassination of an African political leader. Based on a spoof supermodel creation from the 1996 VH1/Vogue fashion awards
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Willis delivers a low pay out
CRIME pays, as Woody Allen once put it. The hours are good and you travel a lot. In the case of Bandits' anti-heroic duo, Joe Blake and Terry Collins (Bruce Willis and Billy Bob Thornton respectively) you also get to don preposterous wigs and cavort with
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All star panto
Julian Clary and Postman Pat will be starring in Richmond Theatre's pantomime, Cinderella, from Thursday December 13. Julian stars as Dandini in the panto, which will run until January 20. Call the box office on 020 8940 0088 to book. Family tickets and
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Scouts recall past at group's 90th birthday
A VAST array of Scouts both past and present gathered to celebrate the 90th birthday of the 1st Farnborough Scout Group. Seven former Scout leaders were among the group of 70 "old boys" who spent an afternoon reminiscing at the Scout Hut, in Farnborough
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It was a visit in a million
RADIO DJ and Who Wants to be a Millionaire host Chris Tarrant was unusually quiet when he visited a special school in Bromley. The game show host was carrying out a 24-hour sponsored silence for homeless charity Shelter when he visited Rectory Paddock
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Hair-raising effort for charity
SCENES of merriment in a Mottingham pub raised almost £3,000 for charity. The highlight of the Children in Need celebration at the Prince of Wales, in Mottingham Road, was when 40-year-old Robert Sowden had 12 years of hair growth cut off in just under
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Cats are quite simply purrfect
Cats really are the perfect stress buster says Lesley Park, who is 'owned' by two of them. "Jim and Rosie first came to live with me when they were six months old and they have been looking after me ever since. The rigours of even the most stressful of
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Association gets festive with carols
BROMLEY Association of People with Disabilities is holding a community carol service on December 9. The service, at St Mark's Church, in Westmoreland Road, will feature the church choir, Beckenham Chorale and Kemnal Technology College Steel Band. Bromley
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The man of mystery
Robert Powell has played a number of mysterious, memorable men. Richard Hannay, for example, not to mention Jesus of Nazareth. But in his latest role in Edward Taylor's Murder by Misadventure, the character takes a back seat. "It's one of those thrillers
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Parents angry at cuts in special classes
DISABLED children's legal right to special lessons is being removed, according to an angry headteacher. Speech and language therapy services provided at Grangewood Special School in Eastcote have been cut following a 'rescheduling' decision made by Harrow
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Overnight miracles
Oh, dear, you've only days to the big party, your dress is a tight squeeze and your skin is a disaster. But don't despair, there are some things that you can do and we don't mean starving or emergency plastic surgery! Drink plenty of water. Oddly, this
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An ImpAct on students
PUPILS at a convent school were among the first in the borough to receive a dramatic visit this week. On Monday (November 26) students at Gumley House Convent School, in Twickenham Road, Isleworth, were delighted when ImpAct, a drama communications company
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HACAN considers mounting legal challenge against plan
OPPONENTS of Terminal 5 are now examining the possibility of legal challenges against the government's approval of the £2.25 billion project. HACAN Clearskies looks set to challenge last Tuesday's decision using a 'war chest' it has in reserve. "We are
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Hall of shame for TV licence evaders
HUNDREDS of television viewers have been caught watching the box without a licence, a new hall of shame has revealed. Hounslow has entered the TV Licensing hall of shame for a second time this year, taking 16th place in the South East after 929 householders
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New chapter for library
BOOKWORMS at a dated library are about to enter the 21st century now that an ambitious scheme to make it user friendly has won support. The 380,000 yearly visitors to Victorian-built Chiswick Library will witness a thorough makeover after councillors
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Pigeon problems
PIGEONS are continuing to cause a nuisance for commuters at a busy station, prompting new calls for action. St John's Residents' Association is determined to dislodge the flying vermin from Isleworth's Victorian rail station as part of the final phase
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NHS to tackle the rise in suicide rates
MORE than 100 people have committed suicide in the Hounslow region in the past three years, prompting a new campaign aimed at identifying those most likely to be at risk. The figures, which are contained in a report to the November meeting of Ealing,
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People not consulted
It has to be said. Just as the Traffic Reduction Act is in tatters, so too is Ealing Council's dubious so-called 'consultation' process. Ealing Council has just given the go-ahead to certain bus route 'improvements' after consulting the public and inviting
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West Mid stroke care 'appalling'
STROKE victims' chances of survival are significantly poorer if treated at West Middlesex than other hospitals, research has revealed. The Isleworth hospital ranked as one of the country's worst performers, with a survival rate of only 75 per cent for
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Borough of crime
Reports of crime in the London Borough of Ealing week after week make very disturbing reading. Attacks on the very young and the old are a disgrace in any civilised society. Perhaps our Prime Minister should pause for a minute from his pursuit of terrorists
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The man of mystery
Robert Powell has played a number of mysterious, memorable men. Richard Hannay, for example, not to mention Jesus of Nazareth. But in his latest role in Edward Taylor's Murder by Misadventure, the character takes a back seat. "It's one of those thrillers
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Bob builds on his reputation as a 'good guy'
THE festive season got underway on Sunday, November 17, when Father Christmas came to town and lights across Hounslow were switched on. Hundreds of children lined the High Street to witness Santa Claus's spectacular arrival at the Treaty Centre, accompanied
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Vacancy database awarded
A PIONEERING database which benefits elderly patients has won first prize in the 'Improving care with e-technology' category of this year's Health Service Journal (HSJ) Management awards. Surrey Social Services and Surrey Ambulance Trust fought off tough
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New threat to 24-hour centre
Cost-cutting proposals to close Edgware Community Hospital's Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) at night have been revived just 14 months after the service was saved. Patient numbers have dwindled to an average of just ten between 10pm and 7am and hospital
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Travel shop changes young lives
CHARITABLE Lunn Poly staff are asking residents to dig out forgotten foreign coins so they can raise funds for children. While tourists prepare for the new euro currency and forget about their unspent holiday change, children with disabilities could be
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Malone vows never to return to England
Missing murder suspect Garry Malone currently living in Spain's Costa del Sol after fleeing Potters Bar has vowed never to return to England. Speaking on the second anniversary of his step-mother Sharon Malone's disappearance yesterday, Garry's 20-year-old
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Coach driver faces jail for causing cadet deaths
Coach driver Jeannette Morris wept uncontrollably and cried out "my kids" after being found guilty of causing the deaths of three teenage air cadets. Morris, 48, of Stamford, Lincolnshire, was convicted of three charges of death by dangerous driving at
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No more funds for race council
After many months of deliberation, Barnet Council has withdrawn its funding for Barnet Racial Equality Council (BREC). On Monday, council cabinet members stopped the North Finchley-based organisation's £58,000 annual grant and agreed to set up its own
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Don't forget the cycle network
I WOULD like to take this opportunity to inform readers of an exciting new facility on our website providing detailed maps of the National Cycle Network as well as a virtual online tour. It can be viewed on the internet at www.sustrans.org.uk. The network
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Questions asked over trust 'sacking'
I HAVE just learnt that Martin Lawn, chairman of the Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust for the past three years, has not been reappointed. As a member of the Harlow Health Centres Trust and a former MP for Harlow for 15 years who originally campaigned
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Northwood rattle in five goals
Clinical finishing saw Northwood score five goals for the second game running as Whyteleafe were brushed aside. Northwood's scorers were Steve Hale, Ryan Ashe, Nigel Golley, Scott Fitzgerald and an own goal.
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Hendon no-show sees Ruislip through
Ruislip made it through to the next round of the Middlesex Cup in the easiest possible manner when Hendon were forced to withdraw, due to the fact that they were unable to field a side. Hendon were without 15 players, absent through either injury or personal
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Joy and pain for Yeading
Purfleet 0 Yeading 1 Ryman League Cup Round One (Nov 26) Yeading 0 Oxford City 1 Nov 24) After a disappointing weekend, losing at home to Oxford City, the Ding got back to winning ways in the cup on Monday, beating Purfleet away from home, writes Tim
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Recording Petchey's awards to scouts
I WAS surprised to find no mention in the Guardian of a very impressive ceremony which was held at Hawkey Hall on October 3. This was the Jack Petchey Achievement Awards presented by the Scout County of Greater London North East, which includes Wanstead
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Deep-end on us, say Orcs
A SWIMATHON organised by Dartford Lions Club, based in Spital Street, has raised more than £4,000. Up to 200 swimmers took part in the event at Fairfield Pool, Lowfield Street, Dartford, raising money for the Lions Hospice. The hospice, in Coldharbour
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Library to shut for £1m refurbishment
After many months of deliberation, Barnet Council has withdrawn its funding for Barnet Racial Equality Council (BREC). On Monday, council cabinet members stopped the North Finchley-based organisation's £58,000 annual grant and agreed to set up its own
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Yobs ruling our streets
YOUTH crime is so bad in North Kent one young offender, who has been arrested 76 times, is still on the streets, say the authorities. North Kent Police say 10 young offenders, aged between 13 and 17 are responsible for "a substantial amount of crime"
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Hogarth brushes off the past
HOGARTH Primary School was able to wave goodbye to fears about its future this week and look forward to bright new horizons as its new name was announced. William Hogarth School is the new name for the Duke Road School, following a vote by its governing
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We know where you bin hiding!
TWO spiritualists could have given the world another clue to where terror chief Osama bin Laden is hiding. The women, Angela Bayley, 42, and Elizabeth Collis, 40, say the world's most wanted man is holed up east of the Afghan town of Wazi Khwa. Wazi Khwa
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Rally
Mick Harris, from Ashford near Staines, steered his Mitsubishi Lancer Evo home into 37th place overall 12th in class N4 on the Network Q Rally of Great Britain which finished in Cardiff on Sunday. The 38-year-old amateur driver was co-driven by Paul Newman
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Loan relief for students
THOUSANDS of students were delighted this week when confirmation that their request for a student loan had been approved popped through their letterboxes. The speedy response was due to the hard work of Surrey County Council's student support service,
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Windfall benefits athletes
ATHLETIC school children will soon benefit from vastly improved sports facilities following a £1.5 million cash injection. The New Opportunities Fund (NOF) has announced £1,527,000 worth of funding for Hounslow which will be used to support the creation
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Victor's Revenge is top of the class
BUDDING engineering students from West Thames College were thrilled to get to grips with a real robot thanks to lecturer Lloyd Davies, who designed one for the TV series Robot Wars. Mr Davies and his team's creation, Victor's Revenge, battled it out for
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Vic Reeves ready to take up modelling
Funnyman Vic Reeves will be trying to keep a straight face when he poses for sculptress Frances Segelman during an art exhibition on Saturday. The Shooting Stars presenter, minus his sidekick Bob Mortimer, will be modelling for the Art 2001 exhibition
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Cinders comes to town
THE traditional family pantomime Cinderella is being performed at the Rhodes Centre, Bishop's Stortford, from Thursday, December 20, to Wednesday, December 26. Packed with terrifying baddies and wonderful goodies, Cinderella will have the whole family
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Shelley to call shots
A London Mozart Players' Fairfield season wouldn't be complete without an appearance by Howard Shelley in his dual role as conductor and soloist and he joins the orchestra on Sunday, December 8. Needing no introduction as a world-renowned pianist, Shelley
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Music in a miner key
Top brass is on stage at Fairfield on Saturday, December 1, at 8pm, when the Grimethorpe Colliery Coal Band perform in the Concert Hall. Best known, perhaps, for their hugely successful film Brassed Off, over the past 80 years the band have played at
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Spirits high as Harry's magic turns into money
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, a little heralded film became one of the most successful movies ever. And, along with a whole industry devoted to merchandise and a devotion bordering on the religious, it helped create a new phenomenon the
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Dusty delight
For the ardent Dusty Springfield fans that recall the launch of her solo career in 1963, the show at Fairfield Concert Hall on November 18, was a night of true nostalgia, writes Linda Kirby. Karen Noble was, for the show's duration, A Girl Called Dusty
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Exhibitions/talks
SOUTH CROYDON HERITAGE GROUP: Sanderstead United Reformed Church Hall. 8651 5707. THE CROYDON SOCIETY: Small Hall, United Reformed Church, Addiscombe Grove. 8655 3158. CROYDON NATURAL HISTORY AND SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY: United Reformed Church Hall, Addiscombe
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Still going strong after 40 years
Rem Radio has been in the town for over 40 years. Still a family-run business with three generations at work. Now members of Euronics, they can offer good prices and, often, same day delivery. Many major brands are stocked and anything from a hairdryer
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Hypnoteased by McKenna
I saw Paul McKenna about 10 years ago, and enjoyed it so much I went back for more that same week, writes Nicky Bickerstaff. Since then he has developed his act and moved on to become a slick, groomed entertainer. At the Ashcroft Theatre on Wednesday,
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Panto
ASHCROFT THEATRE: Fairfield Halls, Croydon. Cinderella starring Darren Day as Prince Charming and Stephen Mulhern as Buttons. December 20 - January 20. 020 8688 9291. HARLEQUIN THEATRE: Redhill. Peter Pan starring Michael Melia (Eddie Royle in EastEnders
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Comedy
UP THE CREEK TOO COMEDY CABARET CLUB: 3 Brighton Road, Croydon. Mickey Hutton & Ian Cognito, November 30. Jo Jo Smith and Steve Best, December 1. Tickets £10 and £5 concs. (£14 & £10 on Saturdays). 020 8680 5363. UP FRONT COMEDY CLUB:
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Top quality meat
Malcolm Craig Butchers have been established since 1967 and only aim to sell the finest quality meats. If you are having Christmas at home this year, we are now taking orders for turkeys. Malcolm Craig are supplied exclusively from a farm with all of
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Classic films for Christmas
The Clocktower is presenting some classic films in the run-up to Christmas: Vertigo Sunday, December 2; director Alfred Hitchcock (1958) US; 128 mins; stars James Stewart, Kim Novak. Detective Scottie (Stewart) discovers he has vertigo while chasing a
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Sci-fi tale frighteningly bad
Ghosts Of Mars (15) 98mins - 2 out of 5 B-grade movies either end up as cult classics or unmitigated flops, writes Steven Shukor. Ghosts of Mars is more than likely a candidate for the latter. It's Mars, 2176 AD. Clusters of human colonies are living
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Coroner hears pilot was distracted before crash
Edgware: A family tragically killed in an horrific plane crash last December died after the pilot became "disorientated" in thick fog. Michael Kreisky, 56, his son Tom, 21, daughter Clare, 23, his son's girlfriend Clare Gale-Hasslam, 21, all of Eastern
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Music
FAIRFIELD HALLS CONCERT HALL: Paul Carrack & Support, November 29. Grimethorpe Colliery Coal Band, December 1. Glenn Miller Tribute, December 2. The Stylists, December 3. 8688 9291. CAF OPERA: Croydon Clocktower, Katherine Street, Croydon. Free
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Parents angry at cuts in special classes
DISABLED children's legal right to special lessons is being removed, according to an angry headteacher. Speech and language therapy services provided at Grangewood Special School in Eastcote have been cut following a 'rescheduling' decision made by Harrow
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Hear 24 Carrack gold
A night of classic hits from Paul Carrack and a chance to hear new material is waiting at the Fairfield Concert Hall on Thursday, November 29 at 8pm. The former Mike and the Mechanics' star is the voice behind such massive hits as Ace's How Long?, Squeeze's
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Ridiculusmus is nothing to be scared of....
Ridiculusmus is already basking in the critical praise bestowed on it at the Edinburgh festival this year and will perform the theatre company's hit play Say Nothing at Croydon's Clocktower on Friday, December 7. These performers are outsiders looking
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Help cut youth crime
VOLUNTEERS are needed for a new initiative aimed at cutting crime committed by young people. Hillingdon's Youth Offending Team is seeking people willing to join a panel to help investigate the cause of young people's crimes and his or her family circumstances
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Psychology tests for dogs
PERSONALITY tests for dogs could mean they find the perfect owners and do not end up repeatedly being returned to the pound. Rebecca Ledger, an animal behaviourist at Brunel University, designed psychometric tests for the RSPCA matching dogs temperaments
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Hockey: Addiscombe maintain dominance
Addiscombe 4 bt Merton 1 Addiscombe maintained their lead in Surrey Men's Division Two with a 4-1 away win at third-placed Merton on Saturday. The Croydon side started strongly and quickly had Merton on the back foot, with the recalled Dan Dorman and
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Brave Lorian gives hair all
A seven-year-old South Norwood girl had her waist-length red hair chopped off in front a school assembly this week in a heart-warming act of kindness for children with cancer. Little Lorian Gruber wants her long locks to be made into wigs for children
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Double joy for siblings
A BROTHER and sister are celebrating joint success after they were among the first students to receive awards for graduating at near degree level at Uxbridge College. Abbey, 21, and Ronita Trewari, 22, achieved HNDs in Business Management awarded by Dr
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Hockey: Purley eye top spot
Purley Walcountians 4 bt Oxford University 1 Purley Walcountians moved to within one point of the South Premier Division One leaders on Saturday afternoon after a comfortable victory over Oxford University at the Old Walcountians Sports Club in Carshalton
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Beverley Sisters say: Get a flu jab
POP sensations of yesteryear the Beverley Sisters are backing a campaign urging vulnerable people to have a flu jab. The singers and children's television presenter Kirstie O'Brien recommend anyone suffering asthma, bronchitis, diabetes, HIV/Aids, heart
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Hollie let down by courts
I am writing with reference to the fine received by the lady involved in the accident which killed Hollie Waller. I personally feel that justice has not been done in this matter as my son, who was a close friend of Hollie's, received a higher fine for
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The history of Ashford in brief
Ashford derives its name from the shallow ford which crossed the River Ash at the junction of Fordbridge Road and Kingston Road. The spelling is given as Exeforde in the Domesday Book, from the Celtic word 'Exe', meaning water, and there were other versions
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Letter "part of Tory suicide note"
PERHAPS Guy Mitchinson's letter suggesting that the Tories and Lib Dems stand down in Little Parndon is but a part of the long suicide note of the Tory Party nationally as it plummets further into un-electability, but as the unconsulted and unwilling
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Victory sweet for Reds
Bognor Regis Town 0 Uxbridge 1 (Nov 24) Uxbridge defied all the odds and brought an end to Bognor Regis' seven-months unbeaten run at home, shooting them down 1-0, writes Richard Russell. The first half saw Bognor, top of the table, have most of the possession
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Lifeline for High Street
Grand revamp plans could aid Erith's suffering traders A PLANNING application to redevelop Erith's town centre was lodged with Bexley Council on Monday. For the traders who have managed to survive the gradual decline of the town, the news will be a lifeline
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Hayes back to winning ways
Hayes 1 Southport 0 (Nov 24) Hayes claimed an important victory in their battle against relegation with a 1-0 win over Southport at Church Road. Hayes manager Terry Brown made just one change to the side that had narrowly lost to Wycombe Wanderers in
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Councillor stands firm
Pressure mounting for Holland to quit PRESSURE is mounting on rebel Tory councillor Graham Holland to resign his seat and "go quietly". But the Tory councillor for Lamorbey ward on Bexley Council, told the News Shopper on Monday he intends to continue
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Deep-end on us, say Orcs
A SWIMATHON organised by Dartford Lions Club, based in Spital Street, has raised more than £4,000. Up to 200 swimmers took part in the event at Fairfield Pool, Lowfield Street, Dartford, raising money for the Lions Hospice. The hospice, in Coldharbour
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Deep-end on us, say Orcs
A SWIMATHON organised by Dartford Lions Club, based in Spital Street, has raised more than £4,000. Up to 200 swimmers took part in the event at Fairfield Pool, Lowfield Street, Dartford, raising money for the Lions Hospice. The hospice, in Coldharbour
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An ImpAct on students
PUPILS at a convent school were among the first in the borough to receive a dramatic visit this week. On Monday (November 26) students at Gumley House Convent School, in Twickenham Road, Isleworth, were delighted when ImpAct, a drama communications company
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Hockey
HEHC 1 0 Wimbledon 3 (Nov 24) After a good result away last weekend, Hounslow and Ealing 1st XI were looking for maximum points from the visit of division leaders Wimbledon. Despite starting brightly, H&E suffered an early blow when a weak shot
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Honours shared after first derby in 36 years
Brentford 0 QPR 0 (Nov 24) The Bees had not had the pleasure of hosting their neighbours in a league match since handing out a six-goal drubbing in 1965. But any hopes of inflicting a similar scoreline and ensuring local bragging rights were blocked by
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Nuclear change is "nonsense"
BANNING details of nuclear transports through London is "nonsense", according to the chair of the London Assembly nuclear waste trains investigative committee. Under the new anti-terrorist bill, publishing details about nuclear transports could lead to
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Lighting up for Christmas
WANSTEAD High Street will be lit up from Monday when the Christmas lights are officially turned on. Mr and Mrs Santa Claus will be arriving in a Rolls Royce, as all other reindeers are fully booked, to turn on the lights at 4pm. The Christmas duo will
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Walford goes posh for the Queen
Borehamwood: The very different worlds of EastEnders and Royalty came together, when the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh visited the soap's set in Borehamwood. Actress Barbara Windsor, who plays Peggy Butcher, escorted the Queen on her first-ever tour of
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A salvation for carols
AN evening of carols is being staged at St Mary's Parish Church in aid of the Cancer Research Campaign. The Salvation Army band and songsters will perform from 8pm at the South Woodford High Road church. All are welcome, and there is free entrance. Collection
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Carol concert celebrations
Encouraged by the success of their recent Gala Centenary Concert, the Crystal Palace Band is to join forces with another well-loved South London institution, the Horniman Museum and Garden in Forest Hill, to participate in an extra special carol concert
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What's On Listings
Thursday November 29 BALLET European Ballet presents Coppelia (right) at the Watersmeet Theatre, High Street, Rickmansworth at 7.45pm. Call 01923 771542 for tickets (£15/£13). COMEDY Sean Meo and Lee Mack will be at the Comedy Bunker, Ruislip Golf Centre
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Album delivers Christmas treats
If you have attended any of the annual Carol Concerts at St Andrew's School Croydon over the past 10 years, you are certain to have heard a Christmas carol written by Ian Rae. During this time, at least one, and sometimes as many as five, of his original
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Shelley to call shots
A London Mozart Players' Fairfield season wouldn't be complete without an appearance by Howard Shelley in his dual role as conductor and soloist and he joins the orchestra on Sunday, December 8. Needing no introduction as a world-renowned pianist, Shelley
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A gutsy performance
Abba Magic and Bee Gees Magic tried their best at Fairfield Concert Hall on Thursday night, yet their Mamma Mia "spectacular" was more of a holiday camp cabaret. Three white suits, platform soled boots and sunglasses do not make the Bee Gees. Abba fared
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These 70s classics still sound brand new
Philly soul legends The Stylistics pay a visit to the Fairfield Concert Hall on Monday, December 3. Formed (in 1968) from the amalgamation of two rival vocal groups in Philidelphia, the original quintet epitomised the city's soul sound. Under the tutelage
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A tantalising taste of Amelia's Glory Days
"The best and the most successful festival yet," was how Sarah Mallett, marketing manager for the Warehouse Theatre, described the 16th International Playwriting Festival 2001, held at the Dingwall Road venue over Saturday and Sunday writes Christine
