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Two people found stabbed to death
A TEENAGE boy and a woman in her 40s were found stabbed to death in Loughton. Police found the bodies at an address in Foxley Close on Saturday, December 22 following reports of a disturbance. A man in his 40s was found at the house suffering from serious
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Two people found stabbed to death
A TEENAGE boy and a woman in her 40s were found stabbed to death in Loughton. Police found the bodies at an address in Foxley Close on Saturday, December 22 following reports of a disturbance. A man in his 40s was found at the house suffering from serious
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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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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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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
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 24, 2001 21:00
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Secret drugs life of village couple
Radlett: Residents of an exclusive Radlett street have been shocked by revelations about a drugs baron-turned-supergrass who lived in their midst. Despite their respectable appearance, Michael Michael, aged 44, and his wife Lynn, 42, lived a secret life
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Reflecting Light
Presented by Jeanette Perry; Watford Museum, Lower High Street, Watford; runs until Saturday, January 5; admission free. December 24, 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 24, 2001 21:00
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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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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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Mum and Dad Argument 2
Presented by Abbi Torrance; The Bull Gallery, High Street, Barnet; runs until Sunday, January 13. December 24, 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 24, 2001 21:00
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Tea Dance
YMCA, Charter Place, Watford; mainly for senior citizens; every Thursday, 2pm to 4pm; admission 1.50. December 24, 2001 21:00
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Harry casts a spell on the world of toys
London: 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
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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 24, 2001 21:00
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The Wizard of Oz
Gala Charity Preview Show; Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans; Tuesday, December 18, 7pm; tickets 15; Wednesday, December 19, to Sunday, January 6, tickets 8.50 to 16. Tel: box office 01727 844488. December 24, 2001 21:00
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Man who beat doctor guilty of manslaughter
Sutton: 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
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Police raid Arab family
New Malden: 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
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Sisters win battle with Japan Airlines
Wimbledon: 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
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Home for christmas
Whitton: 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
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Dynamic duo have found a silver lining in Poland
BROMLEY Valley Gymnastic Club's Andrew Price and Reece Durbidge were both in superb form in the sports acrobatics men's pairs at an international competition. Andrew, who is 12 and lives in Bromley, and 13-year-old Reece from Gravesend, won silver medals
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MAN HELD OVER DOUBLE STABBING DEATHS
A WOMAN in her 40s and a teenage boy were found stabbed to death at a house in Loughton on Saturday evening, after police were called following reports of a disturbance. Two other children, both aged under nine, were found by police "safe and well" at
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Children: Dick Whittington
A 24-carat seasonal spectacle; Palace Theatre Watford, Clarendon Road, Watford; Saturday, November 24, to January 12. Tel: box office 01923 225671 for times and ticket prices. December 24, 2001 21:00
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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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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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Panto - Epsom
Jack And His Magical Beanstalk: Starring Rick Bowers. On until January 12. Epsom Playhouse, Ashley Avenue, Epsom, Surrey. 01372 742555. December 24, 2001 21:00
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New health centre approved
Work on Borehamwood's new £1million medical centre will start early next year, after the borough council agreed to give it planning permission. When complete, around 10,000 patients will be treated at the new centre, which will also feature a dental surgery
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Art Exhibition
Fine line drawings of Croxley, Rickmansworth, Bushey and Watford by John Kirkham; Croxley Green Library, Barton Way, Croxley Green; runs until Monday, December 24, 10am. December 24, 2001 21:00
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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 24, 2001 21:00
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Orbital Dance Club
Ballroom dancing; Orbital Community Centre, Haines Way, Watford; new members welcome; every Tuesday, 2pm to 4pm. Tel: 01923 681054. December 24, 2001 21:00
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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 24, 2001 21:00
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Dick Whittington
A 24-carat seasonal spectacle; Palace Theatre Watford, Clarendon Road, Watford; runs until Saturday, January 12. Tel: box office 01923 225671 for times and ticket prices. December 24, 2001 21:00
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Dynamic duo have found a silver lining in Poland
BROMLEY Valley Gymnastic Club's Andrew Price and Reece Durbidge were both in superb form in the sports acrobatics men's pairs at an international competition. Andrew, who is 12 and lives in Bromley, and 13-year-old Reece from Gravesend, won silver medals
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Dreaming of a white Christmas
Surrey: Bing Crosby won't 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
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'You'll pay for death'
Battersea: The family of a Battersea security guard who died on duty in Balham is to take legal action against the companies responsible for his death. Father- of-13 Olatunji Owolabi, 59, of Culvert Road, died of carbon monoxide poisoning while working
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Shop robbers hurt manager
Finchley: 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
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Judokwai club is still producing the goods
Members of Dartford Judokwai have been enjoying a prurple patch of success during several recent tournaments. At the Junior National finals, held at Crystal Palace, boys and girls from all over the United Kingdom competed in the two-day tournament. The
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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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Mamma Mia!
A MOUNTAIN of pizza was awarded to one lucky pupil from Woodbridge High School last week. Jennie Brown,17, from South Woodford, won her height of 5ft 8ins of pizzas in a raffle at Woodbridge High School, and Language College Christmas bazaar. The bazaar
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Scouting marvels
CLEVER cub scouts from Bancroft School, Woodford Green scooped 1st prize a the Epping Forest South district scout quiz. The six Cub scouts Elana Osen, Harrison Reed, Taly Osen, Abigail Harris, Richard Dodd and Isabelle Simpson all aged 10 beat off stiff
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Two people found stabbed to death
A TEENAGE boy and a woman in her 40s were found stabbed to death in Loughton. Police found the bodies at an address in Foxley Close on Saturday, December 22 following reports of a disturbance. A man in his 40s was found at the house suffering from serious
