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Grant buys equipment
AN ASIAN group in Bromley has been given a grant of more than £2,000 for bowls, snooker and boccia equipment. The Bromley Asian Cultural Association, which holds weekly meetings and trips to places of historic and spiritual interest, received
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Violent customer escapes jail term
A RECRUITMENT consultant who turned nasty during a champagne-fuelled bender in a trendy Soho restaurant has escaped jail "by a whisker". A court heard how 24-year-old Rupinder Singh, of Bromley, became violent after he realised he could not pay for an
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Barton's back in town
He's back and he's selling out fast. Dick Barton Special Agent is at The Warehouse Theatre until February 3. This season it's a Latin-flavoured adventure with The Tango of Terror episode. Previous Barton escapades have been a riot and tickets are flying
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Evans at Stag for one night only
Lee Evans has chosen the Stag Theatre to start his comprehensive tour of the UK after a four-year absence. Evans took the US by storm with starring roles in There's Something About Mary and Mousehunt. Now he returns with his award-winning, irrepressible
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Cracker to end Christmas
Tchaikovsky's enchanting classic Christmas ballet, The Nutcracker, will be performed by the acclaimed Russian National Ballet at the Fairfield Halls from December 26 to 31. Founded by Sergei Radcheno, former star of the Bolshoi Ballet, the talent of Russia's
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More pupils bunked off school this year
THE number of school pupils playing truant in Bromley is on the rise, despite the threat of prosecution hanging over parents whose children are caught bunking off. In the last school year 250 pupils were picked up by 23 truancy patrols as overall attendance
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Young Reviewer winner
Earlier this month, the News Shopper asked its younger readers if they wanted to be a theatre reviewer for a night and many did. This week the winners of our competition tell us what they thought about the seven biggest pantos in the area this year and
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Connex still off track!
SO, no surprises when reading the latest report on rail operators Connex has let us down again. The troubled French-owned train company has already lost one franchise because of sub-standard performance and, if it's not careful, the lucrative south eastern
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Worms migrate and attack our internal organs
Mrs Wells may be right to highlight the various other problems in the area (News Shopper, December 12 Get a Life, why worry about a bit of dog poo) but she should not underestimate the potential danger of dog faeces particularly for young children. Toxocariasis
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Young Reviewer winner
Earlier this month, the News Shopper asked its younger readers if they wanted to be a theatre reviewer for a night and many did. This week the winners of our competition tell us what they thought about the seven biggest pantos in the area this year and
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If the rabbit is dead, use its fur
With regards to your article featuring the new craze in ornamental cats using rabbit fur on December 12. While I find the idea of animal cruelty abhorrent, I feel grotesque comments made by an animal rights spokeswoman suggesting live rabbit skinning
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More bins for dog poo, please
In response to A Shepherd's letter, in November 28 issue, regarding irresponsible dog owners, and the mess they leave behind, I am in complete agreement, as I responsibly clear up after my own dog and watch others studiously ignoring theirs. However,
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Rockets fired up for athletics fun
KIDS from Crystal Palace formed the home team when they competed against other under-11s in an annual athletics competition. The Norwich Union Fun in Athletics Competition, held this year at the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, in Crystal Palace
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Widows' rebate row
BROMLEY Council is set to review its policy on including war widows' pensions when calculating benefits after a campaign backed by the British Legion. Currently, only four local authorities do not totally disregard both war pensioners and widows benefits
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The evolution revolution
Naturalist Charles Darwin sparked an awakening with his Origin of Species. But he also had strong links with Kent. LUCYA SZACHNOWSKI takes a look at his history in the village of Downe ... IN 1842, the naturalist Charles Darwin decided he needed a family
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Think of dogs when letting off fireworks
Although Guide Dogs wants the New Year to begin with a big bang, we are appealing for sensible use of fireworks to avoid frightening dogs. The festive season is a time of great joy for many, but for guide dogs and their owners it can be very traumatic
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Court closure: jury still out
Borough residents will face justice outside Sutton's boundaries if the body charged with running the capital's magistrates' courts gets its way. But Sutton's leading Justice of the Peace believes the Greater London Magistrates' Courts' Authority (GLMCA
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Barred from management
A Carshalton man has been barred from company management for six years after presiding over two scaffolding hire firms which went bust with collective debts of almost £750,000. Adrian Bolton, of Stoneleigh Road, is also banned from holding any directorships
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Listings - December 26 to January 6
Every week we list the best events going on. If you want an event to be considered for our listings pages, send the details to Joan Gardner AT LEAST TWO WEEKS BEFOREHAND by e-mail by clicking on her name below PANTO To Jan 5 Beauty and the Beast, Woodville
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Driving the drink-drive message home
One in 10 drivers stopped by police in the last week have been over the limit. This alarming statistic proves Sutton residents are failing to take heed of the nationwide don't drink and drive message. Police hope the release of such figures will set alarm
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Sainsbury's cancels its blood donor agreement
Disgruntled blood donors expecting to use a donor station at North Cheam Sainsbury's car park have labelled the superstore selfish' following a surprising decision by staff. Kind-hearted shoppers found they had to walk to the Sports and Social Club further
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Silently supporting us all
For most, Christmas is a joyous time but, for some, it is the worst date in the calendar. For the Samaritans, it is the busiest time of the year. Reporter ADRIAN KWINTNER spoke to the director of the charity's Bromley and Orpington branch ... CHRISTMAS
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The other side of Christmas spirits
Christmas is a time for shopping, partying and enjoying the seasonal spirit for most of us. But Bromley's police officers see a completely different side to the revelry. Reporter SARAH WARDEN spent a Friday night with the crew of Operation Nicholas, from
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Police chief moves on
THE borough commander is moving on and has his sights set on promotion. Chief Superintendent Gerry Howlett, 50, has been selected for a six-month strategic command course and will leave Bromley Police in January or February. Chief Supt Howlett, who began
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Borough loses 12 officers
BROMLEY can expect to lose 12 police officers, next year, despite a promise from the chairman of the Metropolitan Police Authority that no borough would lose out under new proposals. The Metropolitan Police Authority (MPA) calculate how many officers
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A cathedral concert
The Nicholas Woodall Memorial concert is on January 5 at Southwark Cathedral. Hugh Bean and Jonathan Josephs will play Bach's Double Violin Concerto. The concert starts at 6pm. and tickets are £8/£10 and are on sale at the Bromley Youth
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Bendings attain the highest level
TWO members of the Knights Karate Club, which has training schools in Bromley and South Norwood, are celebrating after receiving high-class awards. At a shotokan karate grading session, Jamie Bending, who is 12 and lives in Orpington, and his 11-year-old
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You can't beat best of English!
ONE of English Taekwondo Schools' star pupils was in top form at the West Midlands Championships held in the Cheltenham Leisure Centre, which attracted more than 400 competitors. Kylie Johncock, from Catford, won a gold medal in the black-belt sparring
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Park are unable to last out
WESTCOMBE PARK lost 32-16 at home to Launceston in National League 3 South on Saturday. It was the second week running that they leaked a hatful of points in the last 10 minutes. Ben Smith got a try, while Derek Coates kicked three penalties. Meanwhile
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Lucky six win tickets and video
SIX lucky News Shopper readers have each won a pair of tickets to Charlton Athletic's forthcoming home matches against Blackburn Rovers on Saturday and Ipswich Town on New Year's Day. They are: Andrew Hampson, of Longhill Road, Catford; Miss J Berry of
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Charlton make a point
IT might not have been pretty, but that won't bother manager Alan Curbishley when he watches the video of Saturday's goal-less draw against Bolton Wanderers that stretched the Addicks recent run of unbeaten games to four. Charlton's fine form around Christmas
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Wendover put on an ace show
Wendover Tennis Club held another of its popular 13 and under junior tournmants with teams from Gravesend, New Ash Green, Shooters Hill and the host club competing. Each team had four players and after an exciting series of games, Wendover defeated Shooters
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Rebecca is the tops
THE youngsters of Blackheath Harriers, Bromley, remain top of the Parkwood Cross-Country League despite fielding a depleted squad for Sunday's match at Canterbury. Best performance of the day came from Rebecca Taylor who, after finishing second for Kent
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Rugby club gets grand cash boost
MEMBERS of Beccehamians RFC womens, mini and junior sections were celebrating after receiving a grant for £5,000 from the National Lottery's Awards for All programme. The grant is mainly being used to provide extra changing and shower facilities
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Bad week at office
Bromley's recent mini revivial which had seen them lose just once in nine matches, hit the buffers during the last week when they were dumped out of the Ryman Cup by lower division opposition in addition to losing another league match both at home. Last
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£1m for woman hit by taxi
A WOMAN who was knocked down by a taxi in Welling has been awarded more than £1m compensation after a court heard she would never work again. Kerry Rimer, now 33, was crossing Park View Road on September 25, 1997, when she was hit by a Ford Mondeo
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Fewer police for borough
ANGER has erupted in Bexley with the confirmation the borough is to get one less police officer next year under the new formula agreed by the Metropolitan Police. Council leader Councillor Mike Slaughter said he would continue to fight for Bexley to get
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Panto fun for charity
A charity performance of a popular panto has been arranged to raise money for young families. The Rotary Club of Darent Valley has booked a touring theatre company to perform Cinderella at the Woodlands Theatre, Swanley, on Thursday, December 27, at 2.30pm
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Earnest activity
The Importance of Being Earnest 4/5 THE current adaptation of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest provides just the right ingredients for audiences to leave with a warm, festive glow. Moving the play to the 1930s demonstrates how timeless the
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Teenager's death sparks call for increasd safety on trams
A TEENAGER who fell off the back of a tram would have died within seconds, it was heard at a Croydon inquest. Christopher Tidbury, 16, from Mitcham, was holding onto the windscreen but slipped when the tram started braking to stop at the Beckenham Road
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Howes about jazz: December 19 edition
Finished your Christmas gift buying? Or have you rejected the scourge of consumerism? Either way, there could be something for you in my jazz fans' gift guide, Bookish lovers of the sax need look no further than Dave Gelly's Masters of Jazz Saxophone,
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Santa's visit
TODDLERS in Gravesend were entertained by Father Christmas and Bobbo the Clown at their Christmas party. Some 45 children from Brats Nursery in Darnley Road had fun at the Christmas party. As well as getting presents from Father Christmas, the children
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In Brief
IT FOR BEGINNERS: Dartford and Gravesend Adult Education Centres are running a range of IT courses suitable for the beginner to the person looking to gain a certificate. The course starts in January. Concessions are available. For more information, call
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Bogus callers' visit led to OAP's death
A VISIT from bogus callers contributed to a pensioner's fatal heart attack, an inquest has heard. David Wardlaw, aged 78, collapsed on October 11 in his front garden from a heart attack after bogus callers visited his Northfleet home in Struttons Avenue
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£1,700 for out-of-date food and loud music
THE manager of a Bexley social club will have to fork-out £1,700 for loud music and out-of-date food. Jackie Stone, the bar manager at Crayford Social Club in Crayford Way, Crayford, pleaded guilty at Bexley Magistrates Court to breaking a noise abatement
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Calls to protect Christmas Day over shopping
LOCAL people are being urged to support the 'Protect Christmas Day' campaign to stop large shops from opening for business on Christmas day. The campaign is being led by the Union of Shop, Distribution and Allied Workers, who are also supporting the Christmas
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Home for christmas
The parents of a Whitton man freed after more than a month in a Greek prison say having their son home is a lovely Christmas present. Ron and Mary Arnold, of Vincam Close, have battled tirelessly for the release of their son, Graham, 38, since he was
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Man who beat doctor guilty of manslaughter
The family of a talented young doctor hope they will now be able to grieve for their son, following the manslaughter conviction against his killer. Dr Owen Daniel Smith, who was known as Dan, fell 30ft from the bathroom window of a house in Sheen Road
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New way to enter Avenue
BBC newsreader Sophie Raworth cut the ribbon to open officially the new entrance at the Avenue Centre, in Teddington, last week. The project was funded by the centre, which provides support for people with learning disabilities. Manager Peter Bailey thanked
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Time for prayers
More than 500 of the areas Muslim community came to pray at Kingston Mosque last Friday afternoon to mark the end of Ramadan. The three-day feast of Eid al-Fitr, which celebrates the end of fasting, began on Saturday. Photopress
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Cleared of cemetery scam
THREE women accused of being involved in a scam to swindle money out of a charity have been formally cleared at Southwark Crown Court. The case against Linda Foster, 31, of New North Road, Hainault, Janet Britton, 41, of Sunset Avenue, Chingford and Maria
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Footballing heroes help children
SPURS players spread Christmas cheer to sick youngsters at Whipps Cross Hospital. * Armed with sacks full of toys donated by the north London club, England player Darren Anderton and teammates Dean Richards, Goran Bunjecevic, Oyvind Leonardsen and Alton
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Where all the world's a stage
Cultural kids at Sheen Mount Primary School, East Sheen (above), performed their Christmas Around the World play for parents and fellow pupils last Thursday and Friday. The idea followed the schools successful International Week, when children learned
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Rotary Santa does rounds
The sound of familiar Christmas songs hangs heavy in the air announcing the arrival of a very special guest. Children run to their front doors and windows, mesmerised by the music and waiting to catch their first glimpse of an unusual vehicle rounding
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A mummer holiday
Question: what do Father Christmas, King George III, Little Billy Whittle and Turkey Snipe all have in common? Answer: they are all characters who feature in a skit performed by Thames Ditton Mummers. And if you live in Claygate, Ham or Thames Ditton,
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In Brief
COLLECT A TREE: Instead of throwing away your Christmas tree once the festivities are over give a gift to the environment by recycling it. A free service is being offered by Greenwich Council. Call 020 8921 4506 between December 27 and January 4. Your
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Trevor is full of Christmas cheer
WEST HAM winger Trevor Sinclair hopes the Hammers can maintain the form shown against Manchester United and Arsenal over the all important Christmas period.o The Upton Park club face Leicester, Derby, Liverpool and Leeds before they travel down to Macclesfield
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Smugglers behind bars
A PAIR of smugglers will spend Christmas behind bars after being betrayed by their paymaster, who secretly worked as a top police supergrass Michael Michael, who ran a £132m drug smuggling racket, identified Tony Doherty of Regents Court, Beckenham, and
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Meet the man behind the red coat and beard
Graham Davies, 61, is employed by the Children's Christmas Company and plays Father Christmas to hundreds of children every year. Here he explains his working day: "When Im working I usually get up at around 7am. Ive broken my hip so I have to do some
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All white on the night?
Bing Crosby wont be the only one dreaming of a white Christmas this year. The recent wave of cold weather has got Britons betting on snow for Christmas Day. And the prediction for Surrey is for the first real snowy Christmas in 31 years. High street bookmaker
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King leads Loughton
THE Racewalkers from Loughton Athletics Club have boosted the men and womens placings in the Essex Leagues with a good showing at the Ilford ten kilometre race. The Loughton team took third place in the Open event, leaving the mens team in second place
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More O's Wombles
PAUL BRUSH continued his recent spell of introducing Wimbledon reserves to Brisbane Road with the arrival this week of Samuel Okikiolu. Brush is currently running the rule over the 19-year-old defender, who will join up with club mates Mikele Leigertwood
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Committee tackles graffiti
A COMMITTEE has been set up to tackle graffiti in London boroughs. The Greater London Assembly established the committee to investigate the extent of graffiti, as well as look at preventative and educational measures aimed at managing it. Andrew Pelling
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O's run unpsun by Silkmen
A FIVE-MATCH unbeaten run came to a disappointing end for Leyton Orient on Saturday, when Macclesfield Town netted twice in the space of sixty seconds to condemn the O's to a 2-1 defeat.o s=9Steve Watts had given the visitors a dream start when he pounced
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Fruity sweets could be lethal to children
CHILDREN are in danger of choking on a potentially-lethal gel sweet on sale in corner shops in Lewisham and Greenwich. The sweets with a hard centre have a number of different brand names including ABC Mini Fruit Bites, New Choice Mini Fruit Gels, Rolin
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Harry casts a spell on the world of toys
There are no prizes for guessing which toys are rapidly disappearing from shop shelves in the run up to Christmas. Harry Potter mania has hit the High Street in a big way and many stores are selling out of merchandise before it even arrives. Not even
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The voice from the sky
After a year fraught with drama Capital Radio's flying eye, Russ Kane and wife Sally decided to write about their experiences. ALEX KASRIEL meets the couple. You may not instantly recognise his face, but when traffic reporter Russ Kane starts to talk
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In Brief
ART SHOW: Woolwich Rotary Club is hosting an exhibition of artwork by children with special needs, next Easter. Entitled 'Look what we can do' the show is part of the club's ongoing youth and community projects. From April 15 to 20 at the Citizen's Gallery
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See three shows with us as the stars
PUPILS at Blackheath Nursery and Preparatory School have been rushed off their feet performing in three Christmas productions. A cast of 84 nursery and reception children brought the house down with the It's a Baby musical, while Year 1 and 2 pupils danced
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Neighbour is suspect for murder
A FORMER neighbour of a murdered lapdancer has denied killing her in a bungled robbery. Crystal Mercedes Whilby of Wood Vale, Forest Hill, denied manslaughter and conspiracy to rob Adelle Hamilton, at the Old Bailey last Thursday (December 20). In court
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ART CLASSES: There will be pottery and art classes for children aged 4 to 14 at Ripley Arts Centre, Sundridge Avenue, Bromley, until Friday from 10am to 3pm. The cost is £20, inclusive of all materials. For details and booking, call Sue Lamb on 01732
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Teen robbed three times
A SHAVEN-headed man on the prowl for mobile phones was unable to steal a young boy's mobile phone, as another robber had already grabbed it. The 13-year-old boy, who has now been robbed three times, was walking home when five men approached him along
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Infant school is 'very good'
A Beckenham Infants' school has been praised by an inspection team for above average standards in art, music and science. Bromley Road Infant School, in St George's Road, Beckenham, got full marks for its teaching which was "satisfactory" and many lessons
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Your guide to New Year fun
All dressed up with nowhere to go on New Year's Eve? There's no need to pay a cabbie a fortune to take you to the West End and back: SARAH MILLS finds out how Barnet will be seeing in 2002: HOTELS Hendon Hall Hote, Ashley Lane, off Parson Street, Hendon
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Ryan returns to the ring in style
Boxer is back on trackA WALTHAM Abbey boxer who had to stop fighting whilst having to wear a brace on his teeth has come straight back to win a National Amateur Boxing Championship (NABC) title and a gold medal at a Multi National Competition. 15-year-old
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EU's fridge too far
AN EU directive on the disposal of domestic refrigerators has been adopted by the Government. The consequences of this ill-conceived measure are rapidly becoming obvious on the streets of Redbridge. Shops can no longer take old refrigerators, because
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You plonkers!
WHO are the plonkers who closed hospitals in Woodford Bridge, Wanstead, Newbury Park Walthamstow and above all Claybury Hospital? I considered that the mental hospital gave excellent service. Now we have frantic efforts to replace this in a limited private
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Nice lights but let's stick to the plans
WELL it's nice to see Wanstead High Street with its Christmas lights. What a shame the tree is not in the High Street say outside the Post Office or the Summerfields store, so it can be enjoyed by all the residents of area one, and maybe we could have
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Racecourse proposals will benefit a few
THE anxiety due to the delay in the decision about the Race Court at Fairlop Waters prompts us to point out that the areas of conflict are social and community-based. Developer Wiggin Teape is concerned with a gigantic showpiece which can only benefit
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Fruity sweets could be lethal to children
CHILDREN are in danger of choking on a potentially-lethal gel sweet on sale in corner shops in Lewisham and Greenwich. The sweets with a hard centre have a number of different brand names including ABC Mini Fruit Bites, New Choice Mini Fruit Gels, Rolin
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Another O's Wimble
PAUL BRUSH continued his recent spell of introducing Wimbledon reserves to Brisbane Road with the arrival this week of Samuel Okikiolu. Brush is currently running the rule over the 19-year-old defender, who will join up with club mates Mikele Leigertwood
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Neighbour is suspect for murder
A FORMER neighbour of a murdered lapdancer has denied killing her in a bungled robbery. Crystal Mercedes Whilby of Wood Vale, Forest Hill, denied manslaughter and conspiracy to rob Adelle Hamilton, at the Old Bailey last Thursday (December 20). In court
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Dome suspect thought he'd have a 'blinding' Christmas
AN ALLEGED Dome raider joked about having a 'blinding Christmas' if he had got away with the robbery of the Millennium, the Old Bailey heard. Robert Adams, aged 57, was caught just inches away from the £200m De Beers diamond collection at the Dome, after
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Call to end outrage of cemetary vandal
GREENWICH Council is on the hunt for a vandal who has targeted Woolwich Cemetery this Christmas. The culprit left a distinctive WMW tag next to graffiti on the walls of the cemetery on Camdale Road, and is responsible for persistent damage to the site
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Juniors come in from the cold with success
IT was a good weekend for Orion Athletic Club's junior teams, with the young athletes grabbing an impressive clutch of medals over the weekend. In the Chingford League event at Trent Park, Enfield, the boys team finished second in four races and first
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O's run unpsun by Silkmen
A FIVE-MATCH unbeaten run came to a disappointing end for Leyton Orient on Saturday, when Macclesfield Town netted twice in the space of sixty seconds to condemn the O's to a 2-1 defeat.o s=9Steve Watts had given the visitors a dream start when he pounced
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In Brief
IT FOR BEGINNERS: Dartford and Gravesend Adult Education Centres are running a range of IT courses suitable for the beginner to the person looking to gain a certificate. The course starts in January. Concessions are available. For more information, call
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A sleeping delight
DON'T forget that there are several other pantos running in the local area. Sleeping Beauty will be staged at the Kenneth More Theatre in Oakfield Road, Ilford until Saturday, February 2. Telephone 8553 4466. Robin Hood and Babes in the Wood is being
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Ozzy fun for kids
ENTERTAINMENT for children under 8-years-old is taking place at the Hackney Empire's Bullion Room. The Fun Song Factory is written by the BAFTA winning writers of BBC TV series, The Tweenies, and is based on a video series recently shown on GMTV. Featuring
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Sending gifts to Bosnian troops
ROYAL Marines trooped down to Bexleyheath to accept Christmas gifts for servicemen and their families stationed in Bosnia. Members of the 16th Regiment Royal Artillery in Woolwich went to Sainsbury's to collect the 65 presents donated by customers. The
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Samaritans can help with grief
A FUNERAL director is raising awareness about a charity helpline to help Gravesham residents struggling to cope with bereavement over Christmas. Debra Herbert-Evers, from Gravesend Funeral Service in Milton Road, says she is advertising the Samaritans
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Brigade's leaflet will help you cope with house fire
A HELPING hand has been extended to people who are coming to terms with a house fire, with the launch of a new leaflet. Kent Fire Brigade's After the Fire leaflet provides practical advice, including replacing lost documents and fire safety tips, and
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Connex still off track!
SO, no surprises when reading the latest report on rail operators Connex has let us down again. The troubled French-owned train company has already lost one franchise because of sub-standard performance and, if it's not careful, the lucrative south eastern
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Girls' school is excellent
DARTFORD Grammar School for Girls received an "outstanding" report from Ofsted inspectors for 2001. Staff and governors were told by Ofsted, the school, in Shepherd's Lane, "provides a stimulating and exciting learning environment." This is the second
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Swim off that festive excess all for charity
WHY NOT get rid of that Christmas paunch and start the new year with good intentions by training for a charity Swimathon? White Oak Leisure Centre, in Swanley's Hilda May Avenue, is providing training lanes and will be one of 525 centres running the event
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Proposal for tram link to Greenwich
BEXLEY residents could board a tram at Abbey Wood train station and be connected directly to Greenwich Park if the Waterfront Transit Scheme is approved. The first phase will link Thamesmead, Woolwich and Charlton to the Jubilee line at North Greenwich
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Questioning school results
Linda Piper's article on Bexley Primary School Results gives rise to a number of questions. One of these is, how come scores of 100,100 and 97 are deemed poorer than scores of 100,100 and 88? Perhaps the answer lies in the Special Needs column but then
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Residents support plan for new store
A PLAN to build a supermarket, residential flats and health centre at the former West Hill hospital site is being supported by residents. In a survey organised by West Hill Action Group (WAG), 85 people living in the area supported supermarket giant Asda's
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Connex to delay card fine plan until April
TRANSPORT: Controversial penalty system off due to staff shortages BELEAGUERED rail firm Connex will not introduce its "football style" fine system next week because it does not have the staff. The French-owned operator says plans to blitz fare dodgers
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Jessie says thanks generous readers
NOW Christmas is getting nearer, may I write to the lady who donated money to me for a new wheelchair so I am able to go out. I had waited so long for one from the National Trust, or whatever they call it these days. I thank the kind lady from the bottom
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All-singing Scrooge
l PARENTS in Sidcup were delighted by their children's performance of Scrooge. Pupils at North Cray Primary School, Beden's Road, impressed with an all-singing, all-dancing adaptation of Charles Dickens' Scrooge. The seven to 11 year-olds started rehearsing
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Stoddart pedals off with cycling trophy
Fashion designer Jeff Banks brought a touch of glamour when he attended Catford Cycling Club's Annual Prize Presentation and Dinner/Dance. Banks was a racing member of the club in the 1960s and although he has since moved away from the area, has retained
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Man in custody over police stabbings
A MAN accused of stabbing two police officers has been remanded in custody until tomorrow (Friday) by Harlow magistrates. Konrad Vanrell-Brown, 20, from Stoke Newington, north London who appeared in court last Wednesday is charged with causing grievous
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BASS PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS
VCD Athletic maintained their lead over Cray Wanderers at the top of the table with a 3-0 away win at Hythe Town on Saturday. Richard Dimmock put VCD ahead after 15 minutes but then had to go in goal when Athletic keeper David Pike was sent off for handling
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Darts in last eightv
Dartfordians are through to the quarter-finals of the Shepherd Neame Kent Cup with a great win over local rivals Gravesend, who are in a league higher, at Bourne Road, Bexley last Sunday. A hesitant start saw the Darts soon go behind to a penalty and
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players wanted
l Darenth Rangers FC U13s, midfielders for Bexley B Division side. Chris 01474 707153. l Owls FC U12s, all positions for Gravesend-based side. Ian 01322 229130. l St Vincents Vikings U14s girls team needs a goalie. 01322 2877364. l Bexleyheath Cricket
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Lee is the Deres hero
Erith & Belvedere secured their first victory in last five games, when they won 2-1 at Bashley to move up to fifth place in the Dr Martens Eastern Division table. It was a hard-earned victory against a side which is anxious to move out of the
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Your guide to New Year fun
All dressed up with nowhere to go on New Year's Eve? There's no need to pay a cabbie a fortune to take you to the West End and back: SARAH MILLS finds out how Barnet will be seeing in 2002: HOTELS Hendon Hall Hote, Ashley Lane, off Parson Street, Hendon
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In Brief
CARERS' BENEFIT: Gravesham MP Chris Pond asks carers to check they are getting what they are entitled to from the government. This year, the Carers Premium increased and changes were made to Invalid Care Allowances. Write to the MP or call the Carers
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School set for Dickens of a time
A DICKENS heritage centre could be built in the house where the famous author lived in Higham. Charles Dickens lived in Gad's Hill School for 14 years, until his death in 1870. Headteacher David Craggs says he is keen for it to be turned into a major
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Paedophile strikes again
A SEX offender from Northfleet, who said he was only being "friendly" when he cuddled young children, has been jailed for two years. Blackfriars Crown Court heard how Ernest Roy Blackwell, aged 61, of Pier Road, assaulted an 11-year-old girl in July.
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Posties work from the break of dawn for well-timed delivery
Let's face it, getting up in the pitch dark at 3.45am is no easy task. Most of us only do this kind of thing when we're catching a flight to Tenerife for our summer holidays. So it didn't help me leave my warm bed knowing my destination was the Royal
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Widdecombe is guest of honour
Former Shadow Home Secretary and Tory MP Ann Widdecombe was the guest of honour at Beths Grammar School's annual prizegiving. The school has been celebrating its success as the top ranking school in Bexley in this year's GCSE results and two of its students
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Police get tough on rural vandals
POLICE have stepped up patrols in Meopham in a bid to combat the rising problem of rural crime. Last month, we reported the village's centuries-old cricket pitch was churned up and security fencing at Judson's Recreation Ground was wrecked. Now vandals
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Ex-mayor delivers Christmas cheer
TWO young brothers will be rocking around the Christmas tree after a News Shopper reader offered to play Santa. Last week, stereos, bought as Ashley and Daniel Bishop's main Christmas presents, were stolen from the car boot during a shopping trip. Now
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Christmas Services
H All Saints, Nuxley Road, Belvedere: December 23, Carols by candlelight. Christmas Eve, crib and Christingle service, 5pm; midnight communion, 11.30pm. Christmas Day, family service, 10am. H Baptist Church, Nuxley Road, Belvedere: December 23, carols
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Historical tales
A WHALE measuring a whopping 40 feet was caught in the Thames in 1718, according to a new book compiled by Gravesend Library. The 96-page Chronology of Gravesend, which has taken two years to research, traces Gravesend's history from Roman times to 2000
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Evans at Stag for one night only
Lee Evans has chosen the Stag Theatre to start his comprehensive tour of the UK after a four-year absence. Evans took the US by storm with starring roles in There's Something About Mary and Mousehunt. Now he returns with his award-winning, irrepressible
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And baby makes five for Christmas dinner
THIS Christmas will be expensive for one family as relatives now have to buy gifts for five generations of loved ones. Pearl Streek, 89, of Fletching Road, Charlton, saw her family add another generation when her great-great-granddaughter was born last
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Lucky six win tickets and video
SIX lucky News Shopper readers have each won a pair of tickets to Charlton Athletic's forthcoming home matches against Blackburn Rovers on Saturday and Ipswich Town on New Year's Day. They are: Andrew Hampson, of Longhill Road, Catford; Miss J Berry of
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Building an exciting new future
The Edgware School is set for demolition as part of the rebuild of the Stonegrove Estate. Principal Philip Hearne tells MATTHEW NIXSON about his ambitious plans for the future. Philip Hearne has a missionary glint in his eyes as he talks about ambitious
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Windfall will help disabled
A PROJECT to bring more footballing opportunities to disabled players was given a £96,000 boost last week when Charlton's new disabled programme was launched at the club's Sparrows Lane training ground. From the New Year, Charlton's community
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Facing up to the growing problem of homelessness
If you think homelessness is just a problem on the streets of London, think again. One hostel in Gravesend which has been taking in homeless people for 10 years says the problem is getting worse. Reporter LUCY BRINICOMBE investigates CHRISTMAS parties
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Customs past
YULE LOG: The Yule log originates from Scandinavian pagan festivals which spread around Europe during the Viking conquests. The log would be taken home and burnt during all 12 days of Christmas. The remains were kept as a lucky charm. Certain people were
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Christmas Day in history
WORLD EVENTS: Charlemagne was crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 800; William the Conqueror was crowned King of England in 1066; Captain Cook discovered Christmas Island in 1777; Britain's first recorded Christmas tree was put up by Queen Charlotte at Queen's
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Gravesend's ghostly ghouls
GHOSTHUNTERS in Gravesend were treated to ghoulish stories, while celebrating the history of Kent's libraries. Historian Chris Bull recited phantom fables at Gravesend Library and brought the legendary tale by MR James, The Tractate Midoth, to life with
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Singing out for Kirsten
PRIMARY school children sang their hearts out to help a mother and her daughter who suffers from a rare chromosome disorder. The children of Days Lane School in Days Lane, Sidcup, held a singathon for fellow Sidcup girl Kirsten Vye, who has Ring 18, which
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One quarter of students fail to complete courses
More than a quarter of students at Middlesex University never complete their courses, according to new figures. Some 26 per cent of students leave before finishing their degrees, making Middlesex among the ten worst universities in the country for dropout
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Mourners' final tribute to Donna
CROWDS attended the funeral of a Beckenham woman who died after a car accident involving a fire engine on an emergency call. Donna Stepney, 28, was pregnant with her first child when the accident took place in Croydon and was due to get married next year
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Council to quit 'junkets'
COUNCILLORS are preparing to resign their memberships of two "junket" clubs which cost Bromley taxpayers £140,000 a year. Bromley Council is considering leaving two local government clubs, the Local Government Association and the Association of London
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More pupils bunked off school this year
THE number of school pupils playing truant in Bromley is on the rise, despite the threat of prosecution hanging over parents whose children are caught bunking off. In the last school year 250 pupils were picked up by 23 truancy patrols as overall attendance
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Your guide to New Year fun
All dressed up with nowhere to go on New Year's Eve? There's no need to pay a cabbie a fortune to take you to the West End and back: SARAH MILLS finds out how Barnet will be seeing in 2002: HOTELS Hendon Hall Hote, Ashley Lane, off Parson Street, Hendon
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Singers get festive with golden oldies
STARS from the 1930s and 1940s came to life in a Christmas variety show for St Paul's Cray residents. Singers took the guises of Vera Lynne, Max Miller and special agent Dick Barton to entertain residents at the Outreach Centre, in Cotmandene Crescent
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Ronnie rakes in 23rd title
s=10CHIGWELL-based Ronnie O'Sullivan claims he has become a better player since rocketing to his third UK Championship title with a crushing 10-1 victory over Ken Doherty.o s=9The 26-year-old world champion chalked up his 23rd professional title with
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Ryan returns to the ring in style
Boxer is back on trackA WALTHAM Abbey boxer who had to stop fighting whilst having to wear a brace on his teeth has come straight back to win a National Amateur Boxing Championship (NABC) title and a gold medal at a Multi National Competition. 15-year-old
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Police raid Arab family
Police swooped on a house in New Malden and took away an Arab family, in a raid believed to be part of a nationwide round-up of terror suspects. Police and Home Office officials are remaining tight-lipped over Wednesdays operation. But it coincided with
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Family plans civil action over drowning 'accident'
The friend of a 32-year-old Korean man who drowned at the Malden Centre swimming pool this year, has vowed to take civil action against the pools management and Kingston Council. Peter Song wants the swimming pool in Blagdon Road, New Malden, to improve
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Birthday girl's 102 years young
Nellie Brown celebrated her 102nd birthday last Friday with a huge surprise birthday party thrown by staff at the Bardwell Day Centre in Kingston. A delighted Nellie was treated to a carol service performed by the children of St Johns Primary School where
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Time for prayers
More than 500 of the areas Muslim community came to pray at Kingston Mosque last Friday afternoon to mark the end of Ramadan. The three-day feast of Eid al-Fitr, which celebrates the end of fasting, began on Saturday. Photopress
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Your guide to New Year fun
All dressed up with nowhere to go on New Year's Eve? There's no need to pay a cabbie a fortune to take you to the West End and back: SARAH MILLS finds out how Barnet will be seeing in 2002: HOTELS Hendon Hall Hote, Ashley Lane, off Parson Street, Hendon
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Your guide to New Year fun
All dressed up with nowhere to go on New Year's Eve? There's no need to pay a cabbie a fortune to take you to the West End and back: SARAH MILLS finds out how Barnet will be seeing in 2002: HOTELS Hendon Hall Hote, Ashley Lane, off Parson Street, Hendon
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Miscellaneous
SINGERS NEEDED: Surrey Harmony Women's Barbershop Chorus need new singers. Every Wednesday 7.45-10.30pm. Coulsdon Methodist Church Hall. 8688 4494. SUPER TEA DANCES: United Reformed Church Hall, Sanderstead Hill. Every Thursday, 2-4pm. 2.50 incl. Tea
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Exhibitions/Talks
SOUTH CROYDON HERITAGE GROUP: Sanderstead United Reformed Church Hall. 8651 5707. CROYDON & DISTRICT WRITERS CIRCLE: Croydon Clocktower, Katherine Street, Croydon. 020 8660 5783. FAIRFIELD HALLS: Sunlounge, Croydon. Exhibition of work by Alan
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Comedy
UP THE CREEK TOO COMEDY CABARET CLUB: 3 Brighton Road, Croydon. David Haddingham & John Mann, December 21, Tickets 12. Steve Bowditch & Men in Coats, December 22, Tickets 14. Rudi Lickwood & Paul Zerdin, December 24, Tickets 20
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Clubs
KUDOS: The Colonnades, 619 Purley Way, Croydon. 8686 0040. THE BLUE ORCHID: House, Garage, R&B, Hip Hop - DJs Fridays and Saturdays. Park Lane, Croydon. 8667 0592. BAR LATINO: Park Road, Croydon. Step into the rhythm of Latin America. Classes
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Francis faces a selection poser
Palace manager Trevor Francis faces an injury nightmare for the Boxing Day derby against Millwall at the New Den. Hot-shot Dougie Freedman had to limp off with a hamstring injury in Palace's 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest at Selhurst Park last Thursday
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Theatre
ASHCROFT THEATRE: The Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon. 020 8688 9291. WAREHOUSE THEATRE: Dingwall Road, Croydon. Dick Barton - Episode III The Tango of Terror, until February 3. 8680 4060. SECOMBE THEATRE: Sutton. 8770 6990. HARLEQUIN THEATRE: Warwick
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Christmas songs stand test of time
"The Holly and the Ivy, when they are both full-grown, Of all the trees that are in the wood, The holly bears the crown.'' That's one of our most beautiful and popular Christmas carols yet, like many of the songs we enjoy at the festive season, has its
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Teenage murderer
A Mitcham teenager has been found guilty of the murder of a 17-year-old youth whom he stabbed to death. The 17-year-old youth, who, for legal reasons, has not yet been named, was convicted at the Old Bailey last Thursday of stabbing Steven Hill while
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Warlingham lose physical struggle: Rugby Union
Warlingham 17 Brighton 22 A close encounter of the physical kind took place at Hamsey Green last Saturday with the south coast visitors scoring a narrow victory against an improving Warlingham side. Warlingham opened the scoring after 10 minutes through
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Athletic bounce back to take revenge in dominant Dorking defeat
Last Saturday saw only two of our local Ryman League clubs in action. The interesting derby game between Whyteleafe and Dulwich was called off because of a frozen pitch at Whyteleafe's Church Road Ground. But Croydon were in action in the Premier Division
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Francis Eagle-eyed
Just three weeks into his Crystal Palace career, Trevor Francis has already begun delving into the transfer market while he assesses the current playing squad, writes Joseph O'Shea. After clinching the £400,000 deal that brought Kit Symons, 30, to Palace
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Customs past
YULE LOG: The Yule log originates from Scandinavian pagan festivals which spread around Europe during the Viking conquests. The log would be taken home and burnt during all 12 days of Christmas. The remains were kept as a lucky charm. Certain people were
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Christmas Day in history
WORLD EVENTS: Charlemagne was crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 800; William the Conqueror was crowned King of England in 1066; Captain Cook discovered Christmas Island in 1777; Britain's first recorded Christmas tree was put up by Queen Charlotte at Queen's
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Hot Spurs are just too good
Tottenham 4 Fulham 0 Fulham's eight-game unbeaten league run came to an abrupt end on Saturday when Jean Tigana's side suffered their heaviest defeat since the Frenchman became manager in June 1999, writes Mark Caswell. With both teams playing good, passing
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Seasonal memories
JUST before Christmas 1940, during the Second World War, children from Penge and Beckenham were given the traumatic news they were to be evacuated. The first children left the borough for safer homes on January 2, 1941. The same Christmas, firemen in
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Sparkling Sutton showing promise
SUTTON UTD 3: BRAINTREE 1 Sutton United recorded a comfortable win over a side who had beaten them 3-0 on the opening day of the season, writes Tony Dolbear. With four players under 20 in the starting line up there was huge encouragement to be gained
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Sutton look forward to a must-win match
Sutton & Epsom captain Sam Frost says tomorrow's game with Basingstoke at Rugby Lane is crucial to the club's promotion hopes. Sutton are currently second in the table five points behind leaders Sutton but four points ahead of Basingstoke. They
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Harry casts a spell on the world of toys
There are no prizes for guessing which toys are rapidly disappearing from shop shelves in the run up to Christmas. Harry Potter mania has hit the High Street in a big way and many stores are selling out of merchandise before it even arrives. Not even
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Palace bring strong side to Robins
Carshalton Athletic line up against a strong Crystal Palace side tonight (7.30pm). The Robins were originally due to take on Tottenham, but after they pulled out new manager Graham Roberts was able to persuade his Palace counterpart Trevor Francis to
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Playing for the enemy!
Former Kingstonian hero Eddie Akuamoah says he will treat his return to his former club like any other game. The 29-year-old, now at Sutton United, makes his first appearance at Kingsmeadow since being released at the end of last season after eight glorious
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Musical sisters win their battle with Japan Airlines
Two Wimbledon sisters who lost their father in the Japan Airlines crash of 1985 have reached an out-of-court settlement with the airline after suffering 16 years of grief. Cassie and Diana Yukawa daughters of the wealthy Japanese banker Akihisa Yukawa
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Getting into festive spirit
Youngsters from Tudor First School in Morden stepped into Christmas in style during their festive parade. The pupils dressed up as their favourite seasonal characters and were given certificates and presents from Father Christmas to commend their efforts
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Teenager on trial for fatal stabbing of 17 year old
A Mitcham teenager is on trial after being accused of stabbing to death a 17 year old who was trying to make peace between two opposing sides. The youths trial entered the second week at the Old Bailey on Monday where he is charged with plunging a lock-knife
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Housing plans cause fury - Residents object to living near people on benefits
Plans to replace a Morden school with housing and community facilities have infuriated residents after Merton was forced to disclose the new neighbours may be on benefits. The news for people living near the soon-to-be redundant Morden Farm Middle School
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The fireplace with style
Warming up the coals with style this winter Laura Ashley and British Gas team up to bring you the best in fireplace design and installation, plus £500 worth of Laura Ashley vouchers to be won! There's nothing more welcoming during the winter than coming
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Exhibitions
Christmas Past. Fascinating historical exhibition which has dug up loads of facts on Christmas in bygone days. Closes Jan 2002, The Public Record Office, Ruskin Avenue, Kew, Mon Weds Fri 9am-5pm, Tues 10am-7pm, Thurs 9.30am-7pm, Sat 9.30am-5pm. Clapham
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Reflecting Light
Presented by Jeanette Perry; Watford Museum, Lower High Street, Watford; runs until Saturday, January 5; admission free. December 21, 2001 21:00
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Christmas Craft Exhibition
Showcasing the work of local craftspeople; Watford Museum, Lower High Street, Watford; runs until Saturday, January 5; admission free. December 21, 2001 21:00
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Clubs
Check with venues for details of opening times over the Christmas period FRIDAY Arch, 635 Lendal Terrace, Clapham. 020 77207343 Audible Pizza a diverse mix of old and new funky beats. DJs Alan Funci Frances, Alex Potter and Soul Unique. Entrance free.
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Paintings by John Phillips
Local scenes of the Rickmansworth area; foyer of Three Rivers District Council Offices, Northway, Rickmansworth; runs until end of December. December 21, 2001 21:00
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Toys Galore
An exhibition of toys, games and childhood memorabilia;Bushey Museum and Art Gallery, Rudolph Road, Bushey; runs until Saturday, February 23; open Thursday to Sunday, 11am to 4pm; admission free. December 21, 2001 21:00
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Listings
TOMORROW (Dec 22) KINGSTON All Saints' Church, Market Place at 7.30pm Opera d'Amici, Kingston Chamber Orchestra, conductor Andy Meyers, semi-staged production of Puccini's La boheme, with Susan Clements-Loftus (Mimi), Stuart Rathic (Rodolfo), Hannah Kirk
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Choirboys are holding their breath
Choirboys at Kingston's Tiffin School are holding their breath this weekend. Will they make No. 1 in the Christmas pop charts? The Tiffin Choir's recording of The Coventry Carol has been released as the B-side on actress Kate Winslet's single What If.
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Mingles Unattached Over 30's Dance 'n' Rendezvous Club
Remada Jarvis Hotel (A41), Watford Bypass, Watford; no denim, gentlemen shirts and ties required; last entry 10.45pm; every Thursday, 8.45pm. Tel: 020 8393 0914. December 21, 2001 21:00
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What's On Stage
Battersea Arts Centre, Lavender Hill, Battersea, 020 7223 2223. Around The World In Eighty Days. This year's big Christmas musical at the BAC follows the adventures of Phileas Fogg and his quest to circle the globe. From the same team which brought you
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What the Dickens
Bah humbug Christmas is just not Christmas without Scrooge getting in the act. And this year he makes an appearance in the one man play Marley is Dead, on at Hampton Court House this weekend. In Charles Dickens' classic novel, three ghosts visit the cold
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Dances with dustbins
If you want something completely different to the usual fare offered by theatres over Christmas then the Fairfield, Croydon, could be the place for you. Not only do they have a big traditional pantomime, but are staging the dance spectacular, Stomp. Over
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Aladdin and his Wonderful Lamp
Dacorum Pavilion, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead; Wednesday, December 21, to Sunday, January 6; tickets 9.50/12.50 adults, 6.50/9.50 children. Tel: box office 01442 228700 for times. December 21, 2001 21:00
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Stuff The Turkey It's Christmas!
Presented by Blag Theatre Company; The Pump House, Local Board Road, Lower High Street, Watford; runs to Sunday, December 23, 7.30pm; tickets 7. Tel: box office 01923 772320. December 21, 2001 21:00
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Government steps in to halt building schemes
Three major building schemes have been put on ice after last-minute government intervention. The long-running saga over an office block in Battersea Square, a six-storey building over an old bomb shelter in Balham and the latest phase of development at
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Smugglers behind bars
Beckenham: A pair of smugglers will spend Christmas behind bars after being betrayed by their paymaster, who secretly worked as a top police supergrass Michael Michael, who ran a £132m drug smuggling racket, identified Tony Doherty of Regents Court, Beckenham
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Arrowing time in Gravesend!
Members of Gravesend Archers' Club had an "arrowing" time at their annual Christmas fun shoot, writes Gordon Law. They all dressed up in novelty costumes and were given prizes for the best and worst women, men and children scorers. There were also prizes
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The team in front is again a Toyota
Toyota Sidcup Basketball Club, sponsored by the town's Japanese car dealers, hosted a tournament involving five teams which is part of an ongoing monthly league. It runs through until next June and the host club will be buoyant after winning the recent
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St Augustine's are top of their class!
Six-A-Side footballers at St Augustine's Primary School, in Belvedere, won their way through to the Railtrack Play Safe regional final when they won the Bexley area title. Fourteen teams from the borough took part in the event, played at Crook Log, and
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Wayne gives a belting display
A SMALL gym has made a big name for itself in the tough world of Muay Thai Boxing. Nemesis Gym, in the Europa Leisure Centre, in Erith, had two of its fighters, Wayne Aguis and Robert Rukwira, on the card at the Equinox nightclub, in Leicester Square,
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PLAYERS WANTED
l Holmesdale Ladies FC, aged 15 plus for SE League on Sunday afternoons. Training Weds on Bromley Common. Beckie 0794 1856234 l Charlton Rangers U15s, couple of players for Bexley A League side. Training at Coldharbour Sports Centre, Mottingham. John
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Diamond devotion
A COUPLE from Dartford say the secret to their 60-year marriage is "unconditional love". Frank, 81, and 79-year-old Norma Paterson of Willow Road celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary on December 13. Former engineer Mr Paterson says they met in
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Diamond devotion
A COUPLE from Dartford say the secret to their 60-year marriage is "unconditional love". Frank, 81, and 79-year-old Norma Paterson of Willow Road celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary on December 13. Former engineer Mr Paterson says they met in
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Promising you a rose garden
ONE is definitely smelling of roses at a Dartford estate with residents adding the finishing touches to their garden. Residents on the Tree Estate planted 60 rosebushes at the Meadowside community garden, thanks to a £500 windfall from Barclays SiteSaver
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Promising you a rose garden
ONE is definitely smelling of roses at a Dartford estate with residents adding the finishing touches to their garden. Residents on the Tree Estate planted 60 rosebushes at the Meadowside community garden, thanks to a £500 windfall from Barclays SiteSaver
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Shock loss
Old Rutlishians suffered a shock 3-2 defeat in the Surrey Cup on Saturday against Continental Stars from a division below them. Continental opened the scoring in the 25th minute, but in the second half, Old Ruts hit Continental on the break to equalise
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Willmott heading for regular Dons place?
Unlikely match-winner Chris Willmott hopes his televised goal on Sunday will help him to become a regular in the Wimbledon first team. The 24-year-old only played against Nottingham Forest at Selhurst Park because Wayne Brown has returned to Ipswich Town
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Crossways face an Italian job at Easter
YOUNGSTERS from a Bexley league junior football team are set to emulate Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool by playing top European teams such as Juventus and Real Madrid in an international tournament. Crossways JFC is due to travel to Italy next
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Temporary base need for juniors
THE Junior Reds football club at Charlton Atheltic is appealing for an indoor training area it can use temporarily while the Waterfront, in Woolwich, is refurbished. The work means the Junior Reds' Saturday morning development centre for four-six years-olds
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Langley schoolboys put up a class act to win National title
Tennis players at Langley Park Boys' School, have won the Year 8 and Under title in the HSBC/British Schools' Tennis Team Champion-ships, writes Gordon Law. In the event played at Redbridge Sports Centre, in Essex, Langley beat their counterparts from
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Svensson injury blow
Matthias Svensson's latest bid at a comeback ended in failure when he was an early casualty in last week's reserve match against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground, which the Addicks lost 1-0. The Swedish star, injured in pre-season, resumed after a
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Violent customer escapes jail term
Southwark: A recruitment consultant who turned nasty during a champagne-fuelled bender in a trendy Soho restaurant has escaped jail "by a whisker". A court heard how 24-year-old Rupinder Singh, of Bromley, became violent after he realised he could not
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Festive changes to council services
THE festive season brings a change in council services for Swanley residents. This week, Sevenoaks District Council's office will have normal opening hours. You can contact the office in High Street, Swanley, between 10am and 3pm until Friday, December
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In Brief
BACH CONCERT: The Nicholas Woodall Memorial concert is on January 5, at Southwark Cathedral, starting at 6pm. Tickets are £8/£10 from the Bromley Youth Music Trust Centre until December 21 or on the door. December 21, 2001 16:00
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Cycle lanes should ease congestion
CYCLE lanes costing £13,500 are being built to reduce traffic congestion during the school run. The new lanes will run from Joydens Lane, Dartford, through Wilmington to Hextable, from spring. They form part of the Rural Initiative Package which
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VALLEY VIEW
SCHOOL DAY: More school-children will attend Saturday's game against Blackburn than fans of the visitors, according to ticket sales figures. While Blackburn have taken only 1,100 of their 3,000 ticket allocation, the Addicks have distrib-uted almost 2,000
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See lovely Louise
Tickets are now on sale for Louise, who comes to the Fairfield Concert Hall on February 25. This is part of her three-month UK tour 2002 which marks 10 years as a chart-topper and the release of Changing Faces, her greatest hits album. The girl from Eternal
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Charlton make a point
IT might not have been pretty, but that won't bother manager Alan Curbishley when he watches the video of Saturday's goal-less draw against Bolton Wanderers that stretched the Addicks recent run of unbeaten games to four. Charlton's fine form around Christmas
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Shop robbers hurt manager
A Queensbury bookmakers manager is still in hospital with a shattered leg after a vicious armed robbery earlier this month. Three black youths wearing balaclavas stormed into Admiral's Bookmakers in Queensbury Station Parade, demanding cash at 4.45pm
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Seasonal memories
How often do we hear grumbles that Christmas is not like it used to be? According to some of the stories unearthed by assistant museum curator Alice Mayers, that might be a good thing. LUCYA SZACHNOWSKI reports JUST before Christmas 1940, during the Second
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Parenting hints by Chalke
BROMLEY parents are invited to attend an evening with TV parenting expert Steve Chalke on January 17. Mr Chalke will provide helpful hints on the teenagers at West Wickham and Shirley Baptist Church, Wickham Road, from 7.45pm. He has recently founded
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Help police solve case
POLICE are appealling for witnesses to the robbery of a pensioner in St Mary Cray. The 61-year-old woman, who got off a train at St Mary Cray station, was walking down steps leading to Sidmouth Road when she passed two men and felt a blow to her back.
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COMMONS COLUMN with Bill Rammell
AS a parent with two young children, I was horrified by the terrible murder of Sarah Payne. It's every parent's nightmare. Yet I'm deeply concerned by the News of the World campaign to disclose the identities of paedophiles released into the community
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Quiet hero' blood donors honoured at awards ceremony
Many of us have given blood once or twice, but two Hendon Times readers were honoured recently for having given blood at least 75 times each. Bruce Loton of Etchingham Park Road, Finchley, and Richard Baldwin of High Road, East Finchley, attended an award
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Helping pop idols hit the right notes
They have helped the likes of Take That, and the Spice Girls sing in style. Now husband-and-wife voice coaches, David and Carrie Grant, are coaching the likes of Rosie Ribbons and 20-stone Rik Waller on ITV1's smash hit show Pop Idol. "It's the focus
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CFC concern over hazardous' fridges
Abandoned fridges and freezers may become a regular sight after an EU directive labelled fridges as 'hazardous waste'. From January 1, 2002, it will be illegal to dispose of them without capturing and destroying their ozone-depleting CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons
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Burglars get away with power tools and boiler
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a burglary in Penge which left three windows smashed and renovation equipment missing. Thieves entered a house in Cambridge Road overnight on December 14 and stole double-glazed window units, a whole pre-packed
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Grant buys equipment
AN ASIAN group in Bromley has been given a grant of more than £2,000 for bowls, snooker and boccia equipment. The Bromley Asian Cultural Association, which holds weekly meetings and trips to places of historic and spiritual interest, received £2,358 from
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Violent customer escapes jail term
A RECRUITMENT consultant who turned nasty during a champagne-fuelled bender in a trendy Soho restaurant has escaped jail "by a whisker". A court heard how 24-year-old Rupinder Singh, of Bromley, became violent after he realised he could not pay for an
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Good Samaritan comes to the rescue of disabled pensioner
A elderly disabled lady was saved by a stranger after her ride failed to turn up in Woodside Park earlier this month. Wheelchair-bound Sybil Kirk-Watts, from Briarfield Avenue, Finchley, was left stranded alone in Southover at 11pm on December 10 after
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£5,000 Gannett grant helps homeless charity
A Barnet homeless charity will be making a New Year's resolution to get more homeless people off the streets after a grant from the Hendon Times Group. Homeless Action in Barnet in Woodhouse Road, North Finchley, will receive £5,000 from the Gannett Foundation
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Your guide to New Year fun
All dressed up with nowhere to go on New Year's Eve? There's no need to pay a cabbie a fortune to take you to the West End and back: SARAH MILLS finds out how Barnet will be seeing in 2002: HOTELS Hendon Hall Hote, Ashley Lane, off Parson Street, Hendon
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Building an exciting new future
The Edgware School is set for demolition as part of the rebuild of the Stonegrove Estate. Principal Philip Hearne tells MATTHEW NIXSON about his ambitious plans for the future. Philip Hearne has a missionary glint in his eyes as he talks about ambitious
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Shotokan top tournament
THE Enfield and Southgate-based Karate Club Shotokan, kept up it's tradition of winning the most medals at the annually held Funakoshi Shotokan Karate International Championships, held at Coventry. Shotokan won a haul of medals and finished as the top
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Millard the man as E's maintain unbeaten run
Enfield1 Aldershot1 (Ryman League Premier Division)ENFIELD survived a second-half onslaught to from Aldershot Town to secure a well deserved point and increase their unbeaten run to six matches.o During the early moments of the match it was a sparring
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Michael's Olympic dream
BOXER Michael Grant, who fights for Haringey police out of the Tottenham Sports Centre, is hoping to use his recent National Amateur Boxing Championship (NABC) victory as a springboard to fulfilling his dream of fighting at the Olympics and then turning
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Charlery brace steals the show
Dag & Red4 Margate1 (Nationwide Conference)ON A COLD December's afternoon, the Daggers stepped up their challenge at the top of the Conference table with an emphatic victory over fellow promotion rivals Margate. The Daggers lined up without the suspended
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One quarter of students fail to complete courses
More than a quarter of students at Middlesex University never complete their courses, according to new figures. Some 26 per cent of students leave before finishing their degrees, making Middlesex among the ten worst universities in the country for dropout
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Mead tastes success
RICHARD MEAD, a pupil at Birchwood High School in Bishop's Stortford, recently came away from the Bishop's Stortford and district Schools Cross Country Championships with another title. Richard, 15, is a successful member of the Newham and Essex Beagles
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Another O's Wimble
PAUL BRUSH continued his recent spell of introducing Wimbledon reserves to Brisbane Road with the arrival this week of Samuel Okikiolu. Brush is currently running the rule over the 19-year-old defender, who will join up with club mates Mikele Leigertwood
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Building an exciting new future
The Edgware School is set for demolition as part of the rebuild of the Stonegrove Estate. Principal Philip Hearne tells MATTHEW NIXSON about his ambitious plans for the future. Philip Hearne has a missionary glint in his eyes as he talks about ambitious
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Calls to protect Christmas Day over shopping
LOCAL people are being urged to support the 'Protect Christmas Day' campaign to stop large shops from opening for business on Christmas day. The campaign is being led by the Union of Shop, Distribution and Allied Workers, who are also supporting the Christmas
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One quarter of students fail to complete courses
More than a quarter of students at Middlesex University never complete their courses, according to new figures. Some 26 per cent of students leave before finishing their degrees, making Middlesex among the ten worst universities in the country for dropout
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Chaplain ordained after swapping churches
History was made in Monken Hadley on Sunday as crowds of people flocked to St Mary the Virgin church to witness the village's first ordination in 800 years. Jim Linthicum, Barnet Hospital's chaplain, was ordained a deacon after transferring from the Methodist
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Man in custody over police stabbings
A MAN accused of stabbing two police officers has been remanded in custody until tomorrow (Friday) by Harlow magistrates. Konrad Vanrell-Brown, 20, from Stoke Newington, north London who appeared in court last Wednesday is charged with causing grievous
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Playing for the enemy!
Former Kingstonian hero Eddie Akuamoah says he will treat his return to his former club like any other game. The 29-year-old, now at Sutton United, makes his first appearance at Kingsmeadow since being released at the end of last season after eight glorious
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Quins miss six for Tigers test
Six leading Harlequins players are likely to miss tomorrows vital Zurich Premiership contest with Leicester Tigers at the Stoop. Quins injury victims are Adrian Olver, Steve White-Cooper, Pat Sanderson, Jamie Williams, Nick Greenstock and Keith Wood.
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Provide proper speech therapy
I read with interest the article about speech and language therapy at St Anns School and felt it important to make a parental response. The LEA response (via Trevor Cook) is an interesting play on words in that it covers up the reality of the situation
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Car park is a big rip-off
I am an almost daily user of the St Georges car park in central Wimbledon. Its conveniently located near to shops, post office and banks. However, I find it ridiculous that it imposes a minimum charge of 60p for one hours parking. Quite often I am only
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King leads Loughton
THE Racewalkers from Loughton Athletics Club have boosted the men and womens placings in the Essex Leagues with a good showing at the Ilford ten kilometre race. The Loughton team took third place in the Open event, leaving the mens team in second place
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New Year gloom as rail strikes loom
Anyone making a New Year resolution to take the train to work each day should think again after news of more rail strikes planned for January. Commuter chaos is set to descend across south-west London and Surrey early next month as staff on trains running
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Agency shuts gate in residents' faces
The Royal Parks Agency has decided to close Richmond Parks Robin Hood Gate and Pen Ponds car park, despite overwhelming opposition from residents. The unilateral decision comes after a £20,000 public consultation, which has been a source of controversy
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Where all the world's a stage
Cultural kids at Sheen Mount Primary School, East Sheen (above), performed their Christmas Around the World play for parents and fellow pupils last Thursday and Friday. The idea followed the schools successful International Week, when children learned
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Meet the man behind the red coat and beard
Graham Davies, 61, is employed by the Children's Christmas Company and plays Father Christmas to hundreds of children every year. Here he explains his working day: "When Im working I usually get up at around 7am. Ive broken my hip so I have to do some
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All white on the night?
Bing Crosby wont be the only one dreaming of a white Christmas this year. The recent wave of cold weather has got Britons betting on snow for Christmas Day. And the prediction for Surrey is for the first real snowy Christmas in 31 years. High street bookmaker
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Pantomime
ASHCROFT THEATRE: Fairfield Halls, Croydon. Cinderella starring Darren Day as Prince Charming and Stephen Mulhern as Buttons. Dec 20 - Jan 20. 8688 9291. HARLEQUIN THEATRE: Redhill. Peter Pan starring Michael Melia as Captain Hook. Dec 12 - Jan 6. 01737
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Music
FAIRFIELD CONCERT HALL: STOMP! December, 18-23. The Nutcracker, December 26 - 31. 8688 9291. CROYDON FOLKSONG CLUB: Ruskin House, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon. 8698 5322. CAF OPERA: Croydon Clocktower, Katherine St, Croydon. Free Jazz, every Thursday Lunchtime
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Panto - Wimbledon
The Night Before Christmas. A perfect alternative to pantos. Suitable for children aged six and over. Until February 2. Tickets priced at 5.50 to 12.50. The Elves And The Shoemaker. A classic fairy tale about two elderly shoemakers. Until February 9.
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Panto - Epsom
Jack And His Magical Beanstalk: Starring Rick Bowers. On until January 12. Epsom Playhouse, Ashley Avenue, Epsom, Surrey. 01372 742555. December 21, 2001 21:00
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Panto
Cinderella. Starring Grange Hill's Colin Ridgewell. Until January 5. Secombe Theatre. Peter Pan. The Carshalton Pantomime Company. On until January 26. Secombe Theatre, Cheam Road, Sutton. % 020 8770 6990. December 21, 2001 21:00
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Celebrating New Year in Croydon
With Christmas nearly upon us, the thoughts of many of the borough's youth will turn to planning their New Year celebrations, with many of them converging on the town centre to herald the start of 2002. Many of the town centre's pubs will be staying open
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It's behind you! Panto revealed
Each Christmas acting stars dress up in silly costumes to play the hero in adaptations of popular fairytales in theatres all over Britain. ANGELINE ALBERT takes a look at the history of pantomime. Pantomime is regarded as a British entertainment that
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Nineteen million letters in four weeks up to Christmas
Royal Mail claims it's on top of the mammoth seasonal rise in post handled by East Croydon's sorting centre in the build up to Christmas 2001. It estimates that more than double the number of letters than in a usual month are to flood through the Addiscombe
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Good Evans! Jo defeats an Olympian
TEN members of the Orpington Ojays Swimming Club took part in the Speedo Grand Prix, which was held at the University of Bath. They were Jo Mullins, Matt Perkins, Marie Heseldon, Georgina Redman, Emily Brown, Katie Bowman, Damian Edmunds, Alex Spooner
