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Woodland Roadshow
An exhibition exploring the woodland environment; Bushey Museum and Art Gallery, Rudolph Road, Bushey; runs untl August 31, 11am to 4pm (Thursday to Sunday), admission free. July 8, 2002 21:00
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Comedy
GSOH CLUB: Stand-up comedy on the first Wednesday of every month, at 8.15pm. Bertie's Bar, The Prince Of Wales, 2 Hartfield Way, Wimbledon SW19. Free. July 8, 2002 21:00
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JULY 18:
After the huge success of his powerful one-man show 'Adolf', Pip Utton returns to Harrow Arts Centre with a brand new show. 'Resolution' looks at exacting revenge and retribution for great or perceived wrong. Tickets 8.50/ 7 concs. The Travellers Studio
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JULY 17:
Harrow Partnership With Older People (POP) is holding a walk and farm tea for the over-50's in Stanmore. Anyone wishing to take part should meet at Lower Priory Farm in Clamp Hill at 2.30pm for a walk around Summerhouse Lake and tea and a display of vintage
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JULY 13:
Stairway to Zeppelin. The full tribute to the career of Led Zeppelin, from the earlier blues days through the list and climaxing with 'Whole Lotta Love' 'Communication Breakdown' and 'Stairway To Heaven'. Tickets 7. Rockin at the Rayners, Rayners Hotel
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Health/sport
KARATE: (1) Tuesdays. Juniors 7.30 to 8.30pm. Seniors 8.30-9.30pm. South Mitcham Community Centre, Cobham Court, Haslemere Avenue. Tel: 020 8648 3740. (2) Wimbledon Karate Club meets Monday evenings at Raynes Park Sports Ground. Tel: 020 8946 0673. KEEP
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Children
ACTIVITIES: TNC Club run by Worple Road Evangelical Church, Worple Road, Wimbledon. For ages 12-15. Thursdays, 7.30pm-9.30pm. Tel: 020 8944 5544 for details. SHOUT: Children's Club, South Mitcham Community Centre, Cobham Court, Haslemere Avenue. Tuesdays
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General
SHOUT GAY, LESBIAN AND BISEXUAL YOUTH GROUP: For 16 to 25-year- olds. Meets every Friday from 6pm to 8.30pm in Balham, providing a friendly and informal place for young people to meet and talk. Tel: 020 8675 0306. WANDSWORTH SOCIETY: Meets monthly at
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Children
CHILDREN'S DRAMA COURSES: At the Open Door Community Centre, Beaumont Road, Southfields. Five to seven years 4pm to 5pm, seven to 11 years 5pm to 6pm. Tel: Samantha Gibbin on 020 7231 6083. BABY BRIGHT MOTHER AND TODDLER GROUP: Structured mother and toddler
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Music
SOUTH LONDON CONCERT BAND: Rehearsals for woodwind, brass and percussion players at St Paul's Church in Furzedown on Tuesday evenings. Tel: 020 8769 6760. BLUES AT GJ's BAR: Every Thursday from 8.30 to 11pm. At 89 Garratt Lane. Admission free. For more
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Exhibitions
CLAPHAM ART GALLERY: 61 Venn Street, Clapham Common. Tel: 020 7720 0955. DULWICH PICTURE GALLERY: Gallery Road, SE21. Tel: 020 8693 5254. PHOTOFUSION GALLERY: 17A Electric Lane, Brixton. Tel: 020 7738 5774. SOUTH LONDON GALLERY: 65 Peckham Road. For further
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Clubs
THE FRIDGE BAR: 1 Townhall Parade, Brixton. Tel: 020 7326 5100. LOUGHBOROUGH JUNCTION: 242 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton. Tel: 020 7738 4000. THE BUG BAR: Under St Matthew's Church, Brixton Hill. Tel: 020 7738 3184. THE DOGSTAR: 389 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton
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Memories are Made of This - A Hidden World
By Tracie Law and Jane McGill; The Bull Gallery, High Street, Barnet; runs until July 30. July 8, 2002 21:00
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Children
CHILDREN'S DRAMA COURSES: At the Open Door Community Centre, Beaumont Road, Southfields. Five to seven years 4pm to 5pm, seven to 11 years 5pm to 6pm. Tel: Samantha Gibbin on 020 7231 6083. BABY BRIGHT MOTHER AND TODDLER GROUP: Structured mother and toddler
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Former leader to resign
FORMER leader and executive mayor of Lewisham Dave Sullivan has revealed his intention to resign later this year. The man, who pioneered the borough's leader-and-cabinet style of governance, has announced plans to leave barely two months after the system
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Former leader to resign
FORMER leader and executive mayor of Lewisham Dave Sullivan has revealed his intention to resign later this year. The man, who pioneered the borough's leader-and-cabinet style of governance, has announced plans to leave barely two months after the system
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Nurse's work is rewarded
A NURSE who cares for premature and newly-born babies joined more than 1,000 other unsung heroes at a reception hosted by London Mayor Ken Livingstone. Jo Goddard-Edden, of Bromley's Homesdale Road, was nominated to attend the glitzy reception at the
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Nurse's work is rewarded
A NURSE who cares for premature and newly-born babies joined more than 1,000 other unsung heroes at a reception hosted by London Mayor Ken Livingstone. Jo Goddard-Edden, of Bromley's Homesdale Road, was nominated to attend the glitzy reception at the
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Distressed man hanged himself
A LEWISHAM man slashed his arms with a razor and swallowed painkillers before he hanged himself, an inquest heard. Francis Bwalya, 32, was found hanging from a bunk bed at his home in Eastdown Park, Lewisham, on March 4, this year. PC Martin Smith told
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Annual cricket match honours Kent reporter
DAILY Mirror editor Piers Morgan says a cricket match in Farningham to honour a Bexley-born reporter, will become an annual event. The match was played to honour former Eltham College pupil Simon Ferrari, 51, of Farningham High Street, who died after
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Annual cricket match honours Kent reporter
DAILY Mirror editor Piers Morgan says a cricket match in Farningham to honour a Bexley-born reporter, will become an annual event. The match was played to honour former Eltham College pupil Simon Ferrari, 51, of Farningham High Street, who died after
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Not plain sailing
AFTER a thousand miles, gale force winds and engine trouble, the two boats taking part in Britain's first Sailathon were back in their home berths this week. The trip up the east coast of Britain from Greenwich Yacht Club on the Thames, to Port Edgar
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Not plain sailing
AFTER a thousand miles, gale force winds and engine trouble, the two boats taking part in Britain's first Sailathon were back in their home berths this week. The trip up the east coast of Britain from Greenwich Yacht Club on the Thames, to Port Edgar
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Cricket match will be annual event
DAILY Mirror editor Piers Morgan says a cricket match in Farningham, to honour a Bexley-born reporter, will become an annual event. The match was played to honour former Eltham College pupil, Simon Ferrari, 51, of Farningham High Street, who died of a
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Cricket match will be annual event
DAILY Mirror editor Piers Morgan says a cricket match in Farningham, to honour a Bexley-born reporter, will become an annual event. The match was played to honour former Eltham College pupil, Simon Ferrari, 51, of Farningham High Street, who died of a
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Crackdown on crime wins praise
NORTH Kent's top police officer says he is delighted the force has won praise for its efforts to bring down burglary and car crime. Kent police are "very efficient and effective with impressive levels of leadership and innovation", according to an inspection
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Crackdown on crime wins praise
NORTH Kent's top police officer says he is delighted the force has won praise for its efforts to bring down burglary and car crime. Kent police are "very efficient and effective with impressive levels of leadership and innovation", according to an inspection
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Headteacher has royal invitation
AN AWARD-winning Bexley school has chalked up its latest accolade. Blackfen School for Girls has already become a Beacon school for the second year running, as well as being branded an "outstanding" school by Ofsted, and having received School Achievement
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Police to get more power to evict travellers
THE GOVERNMENT has announced plans to extend police powers to evict illegally camped travellers but has told local authorities they must provide adequate temporary sites. Councils will also bid for new funding for temporary sites from this autumn under
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Roadworks loom
TRANSCO will be carrying out major public utility works in Ford End Woodford Green. The work will start on July 22 and is expected to take nine weeks to complete. For further information contact Brian Maby on 8708 3921. July 8, 2002 18:00
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Broncos urge kids to watch play-off bid
LONDON Bronco's vital 36-16 victory over Halifax at The Shay on Sunday sees the Brentford based club just one point away from the play-offs. Still with 12 games to play, seven of which are at Griffin Park, the Broncos have a 'must win' match against old
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Text message to teens: help is here
A GROUP of local children have come up with a novel way to send out advice and support for youngsters in need: via text-messages. A Waltham Forest youth group is taking advantage of the new craze for 'texting' by setting up a service where youngsters
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£250,000 raised in bid to save Brentford
BEES United, the supporters trust aiming to buy out chairman Ron Noades' controlling shares in Brentford, has reached the quarter mark in its appeal to raise £1 million before the start of the new season (writes TONY FLOOD). The trust wants the money
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Student village for Surbiton
Kingston University has unveiled ambitious plans to build a new £30million, 864-bed student village on the site of the old Berrylands sewage works in Surbiton. An outline planning application was submitted to the council on Monday by the university, Thames
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Quins make it a double
NEC Harlequins have signed tight-head prop Laurent Gomez and full back Nathan Williams. Gomez, aged 31, joins the club from French side Montferrand, having previously played for Grenoble and Bourgoin. He is rated as one of the best tight head props in
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Unit aims to curb crime on the buses
Vandals and robbers on Wandsworth's buses are being targeted after a £25million London-wide Transport Policing Unit was launched this week. It is the first such dedicated unit in the UK and involves Transport for London (TfL), crime experts and Metropolitan
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Booze-free barbecue
THE summer barbecue at the Waltham Forest Alcohol Counselling Services headquarters on Saturday will be a booze-free zone. The family fun day will run from noon to 4pm at 1 Beulah Road, Walthamstow. There will be lots of stalls, a bouncy castle and face
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Mediator begins work with prisoners
Israel: A Balham man has started mediating with prisoners in the Middle East conflict in Israel as part of the relief effort by the British Red Cross. Paddy Ogilvy, 31, will visit detainees in both Jerusalem and the West Bank to ensure their basic nutritional
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Local artist will still teach after retirement
THE Walthamstow artist who includes the Sultan of Brunei among his clientele is to make good his promise of continuing to tutor local artistic talent. Clarence Crawford, 64, is soon to retire both from his position as a part-time fine-art tutor at Louisa
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Young people answer surveys to improve health services
LOCAL youngsters have been asked what they think of the health service and how it can be improved. Schoolchildren, college students and youths at drop-in centres have been surveyed to see how the NHS could serve them better. The questions were posed by
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Sexy in specs?
SEXY specs-wearers in Waltham Forest are being invited to join Specsavers Opticians modelling competition 2002. The competition is open to males and females aged 16 or above who currently wear glasses. The winner will secure a year's modelling contract
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New boss Downes gives trial to striker
BRENTFORD'S new manager Wally Downes is giving a two-week trial to stiker Leon Constantine from Millwall, who released him at the end of last season (writes TONY FLOOD). Ray Harford recommended Constantine to Downes, who has lost striker Lloyd Owusu to
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Ks problem should be solved if they pay more
THE Ryman League's insistence that Kingstonian agree a settlement with every single person to whom a debt is due caused a meeting of creditors to be adjourned this week, but the League say the matter can be resolved (writes TONY FLOOD). It will probably
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Trio prepare for the Games
IT IS going to be a busy summer for Surbiton Hockey Club's current England internationals Brett Garrard, James Wallis and Billy Waugh (writes Sen Cotter). The three continue their preparations for the Commonwealth Games with a squad training camp and
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Royals take a walk in the park
CROWDS gathered in Crystal Palace for a Royal visit as Her Majesty the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh took the Jubilee tour to Bromley. Amid tight security, Queen Elizabeth visited the London Heathrow Mini Games at the National Sports Centre, Ledrington
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Smith is University president
AS rowing enthusiasts converge on Henley for the annual week of competitions, former Hampton School pupil Matt Smith (1992-99), of Teddington, has been elected president of the Oxford University Boat Club. Matt, who has rowed for the University in the
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'This man is not a danger to the public'
Sutton Police have spoken out this week to reassure the public they are not at risk from the Croydon samurai sword attacker who has been rehoused in the borough. This follows yesterday's revelations in the Comet's sister paper the Sutton Guardian that
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Another airgun attack horror
The growing use of air weapons for irresponsible attacks on innocent people is cause for concern. Chief reporter LINDA PIPER looks at the latest incident ... AS support grows for the News Shopper campaign for tighter controls on air weapons, a toddler
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Making sure they get their slice ...
The News Shopper celebrated the start of 2002 with a new campaign to get fair funding for children's hospices. Now we are taking our fight nationwide ... IN JANUARY we set our sights on the Department of Health and its lack of funding for children's hospices
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Making sure they get their slice ...
The News Shopper celebrated the start of 2002 with a new campaign to get fair funding for children's hospices. Now we are taking our fight nationwide ... IN JANUARY we set our sights on the Department of Health and its lack of funding for children's hospices
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Blind runner Simon picked for Games
BLIND runner Simon Webb from Hampton Hill has been selected to run for England at the Commonwealth Games in Manchester on July 30 and 31 (writes TONY FLOOD). The 22-year-old Webb, a member of Richmond Athletic Club for seven years, will be competing in
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Local youngsters lead the way
LOCAL youngsters are covering themselves in glory by picking up national titles, with Hampton School's chess team, and Twickenham golfer Farren Keenan leading the way. The team from Hampton School, Hanworth Road, led by Ross Mooring, were the victors
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Teddington make it eight wins in a row
LEADERS Teddington extended their 100 per cent record in the Middlesex ECB Premier League to eight wins out of eight when they triumphed by five wickets at Eastcote on Saturday thanks to an unbeaten century from Tom Harrison. Eastcote batted first and
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Johal's five-wicket haul is not enough
ON AN overcast day at the LPR Sports Ground in Greenford, Indian Gymkhana played out a draw with MTSSC in the Middlesex Championship League. MTSSC elected to bat first and were bowled out for 217 from 54 overs. They would have hoped for a bigger score
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Brave Barnes are sunk in last-ball thriller
A BAD day at the office for Barnes' league teams shifted the focus onto Sunday's entertaining fixture against the Apothecaries and Artists, who won a run feast by three wickets in the final ball. The Apothecaries and Artists (A & A) is more a meandering
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Good times for all at Danson Festival
UNPREDICTABLE weather couldn't dampen the enthusiasm for this year's Danson Festival. Tens of thousands of people of all ages flocked to Danson Park, Welling, last weekend, where there was something for everyone. For sports fans there were all kinds of
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Good times for all at Danson Festival
UNPREDICTABLE weather couldn't dampen the enthusiasm for this year's Danson Festival. Tens of thousands of people of all ages flocked to Danson Park, Welling, last weekend, where there was something for everyone. For sports fans there were all kinds of
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Dazzling Richmond show winning form in Canada
RICHMOND Rugby Club have just completed a major tour of Canada winning four matches against top-quality opposition. Richmond got off to a good start with victory over British Columbia Rugby Union Under 21s, who defeating them18-8 in the Thunderbird Stadium
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Record book sale at Oxfam shop
Nine hundred pounds is not the sort of price tag you normally expect to see in a charity shop. But on July 2 an Oxfam shop in Station Road, Edgware, sold a rare first edition book for just that amount making it the store's biggest ever sale. Book adviser
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Summer school for aspiring rugby stars
RUGBYCLASS will be holding courses at NEC Harlequins Stoop Memorial Ground this summer to cope with the huge demand for places this year. The course has been running for 19 years, and caters for children from 8-16 years who are keen to learn more about
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Kew and Unplayables go to the wire
KEW won in the last over of an exciting game against the Unplayables on Sunday, chasing a tough target of 226. The Kew innings was dominated by Rob Maier who sprayed the ball to all parts of Kew Green in scoring 121. He received good support from Shaun
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Hounslow triumph
AFTER a race long struggle the Hounslow 100 mile time trial was won by Pete Read Racing's Joel Wainman, whose time of 3hrs 51min 1 sec just beat Hounslow's Paul Holdsworth (3.52.36). Holdsworth did have the consolation of leading his club to the team
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'Kicked like a football'
Old Bailey: A drunk Wandsworth Prison officer kicked a gay man's head "like a football" before strangling him to death, the Old Bailey heard last week. Wayne Kavanagh, 28, killed Keith Smith, 58, on the evening of December 21 last year, hours after his
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Durrants pupils invited to reunion
FORMER pupils of Durrants School in Croxley Green are invited to a reunion 20 years on at the Horns public house in Hempstead Road, Watford, on Friday, July 19. The event will celebrate the memorioes of pupils who joibed the school in 1977. School uniforms
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Teachers learn about business enterprise
FOURTEEN teachers became entrepreneurs for the day when they visited the Wenta Business Centre in Colne Way, Watford, on Wednesday to learn about commercial enterprise.. Organised by Hertfordshire Education Business Partnership (HEBP) and held in conjunction
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Nurse claimed for hours not worked
A MENTAL health nurse working at a secure unit claimed pay for hours he had not worked, a disciplinary inquiry heard on Friday. Learning disability nurse Kevin O'Farrell, 37, worked at the Crossways Unit, Wood Farm Road, Abbots Langley, a part of the
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Help on the way for nursing shortage
A REVOLUTIONARY education programme for nurses has been adopted by a Watford health care company to help solve a chronic nursing shortage in the UK. CareMiles is an "earn as you learn" syllabus of industry-recognised training courses, designed to increase
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ROBBERY BY SHOCK GUN
A MASKED raider used an electro-shock stun gun also used by brutal regimes to torture prisoners to hold up a Dartford off-licence. Shop owner Ben D'Costa, 49, told News Shopper of his terror after "seeing the spark" from the weapon which was thrust into
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News Analysis: Why everyone must have a smoke alarm
Seventy-two per cent of homes hit by fires in Barnet do not have a smoke detector. This week, The Times Group launches Hold Fire a campaign to try and get smoke alarms into as many homes as possible. HUGH CHRISTOPHER spoke to one man who will always regret
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News Analysis: Why everyone must have a smoke alarm
Seventy-two per cent of homes hit by fires in Barnet do not have a smoke detector. This week, The Times Group launches Hold Fire a campaign to try and get smoke alarms into as many homes as possible. HUGH CHRISTOPHER spoke to one man who will always regret
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Hewitt inspired by idols
With Wimbledon drawing to a close for another year, it's not too late to visit our Wimbledon 2002 mini-site. Click the link on the left. July 8, 2002 13:00
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Thousands protest at plan
BROMLEY Council announced this week it has received more than 3,000 letters protesting against plans to expand a medium-secure unit at the Bethlem Royal Hospital. South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, which has submitted the plans, has been asked to provide
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Thousands protest at plan
BROMLEY Council announced this week it has received more than 3,000 letters protesting against plans to expand a medium-secure unit at the Bethlem Royal Hospital. South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, which has submitted the plans, has been asked to provide
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Children get poetic
RHYME took over from reason for children and parents with the final stages of a primary school poetry contest. All 480 pupils at Green Street Green Primary School, Vine Road, had to select a poem to read to an audience as part of the contest, aimed at
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Festival days
The annual Cray Festival starts this Saturday, with arts and community events across St Mary Cray and St Paul's Cray. Highlights include St Paul's Cray village fete, a summer fair in St Mary Cray and children's evening entertainment. There will also be
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Criticism as treatment service ends
A TOP physiotherapist has criticised health chiefs for closing a specialist physiotherapy service at Farnborough Hospital. Catherine Pope, who is chairman of Chartered Physiotherapists in Mental Health, has written to Oxleas NHS Trust to ask it not to
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Criticism as treatment service ends
A TOP physiotherapist has criticised health chiefs for closing a specialist physiotherapy service at Farnborough Hospital. Catherine Pope, who is chairman of Chartered Physiotherapists in Mental Health, has written to Oxleas NHS Trust to ask it not to
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Bainbridge leads the way for Walton
An unbeaten 87 from Bainbridge was enough to give Walton a four-wicket home won against Normandy in Surrey Championship Division One. Walton put Normandy into bat before that man Bainbridge also managed to pick up a stunning eight wickets for 39 runs
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Banstead cruise to victory over Wimbledon
Banstead cruised to an 87 run victory over Wimbledon in the Surrey Championship Premier Division on Saturday. Wimbledon won the toss, putting Banstead into bat with Curnow and Kendrick knocking 50 and 60 respectively. The Dons' Rotkamp picked up 9 wickets
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Banstead cruise to victory over Wimbledon
Banstead cruised to an 87 run victory over Wimbledon in the Surrey Championship Premier Division on Saturday. Wimbledon won the toss, putting Banstead into bat with Curnow and Kendrick knocking 50 and 60 respectively. The Dons' Rotkamp picked up 9 wickets
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Rise in Brixton gun crime
Lambeth: Gun crime in Brixton has risen over the past year according to the latest figures from the Met. New statistics indicate an alarming increase in gun and car crime. In 2001-02 there were 315 recorded incidents involving fire arms, a rise of 100
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Clubs
FAIRFIELD DARTFORD WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The June meeting of Fairfield (Dartford) WI, is the members meeting, when the committee take a well earned rest. This year we held a Silent Auction, where members made written bids for numerous items. When the bell
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Treat for royal risers
Early risers will have the chance to see the Queen's Jubilee baton relay come to Lambeth next Saturday, July 13, as it continues on its journey to the Commonwealth Games in Manchester. Lambeth Mayor June Fewtrell will be on hand to send off the Lambeth
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Fall in Lambeth street crime
Street crime in Lambeth has fallen over the past year according to the latest figures from the Met. Statistics show a massive fall in the number of arrests for June, 383, compared to the same period last year which recorded 1,000. The figures also show
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Mayor backs plans to extend tram network
Plans for trams to rattle through the streets of Mitcham and Morden could be on track under proposals being backed by the Mayor of London, which could see the existing network extended from Sutton to Wimbledon or Tooting. The extensions to the Wimbledon
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Mayor backs plans to extend tram network
Plans for trams to rattle through the streets of Tooting could be on track under proposals being backed by the Mayor of London, which could see the existing network extended from Sutton to Wimbledon or Tooting. The extensions to the Wimbledon to Croydon
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Residents warned to steer clear of 'competition' run by Canadian company
A Canadian company allegedly offering prizes of thousands of pounds is simply trying to con money from Wandsworth residents, according to a local councillor. The fraudsters, calling themselves the International Claims Department, sent a letter to a Clapham
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Cost of a sarnie gives councillors a headache
The cost of Wandsworth councillors reaching for a platter of nibbles during committee sessions has turned out to be higher than thought, with the Town Hall kitchens eating up £10,000 of taxpayers' money each month. And politicians and staff were left
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FULHAM SIGN UP SPACEY - Ex-Gunner goes west for fresh challenge
Fulham Ladies have signed possibly the most recognised name in women's football to spearhead their attack next season. Marianne Spacey has left the Cottagers' main rivals Arsenal and signed a one-year contract with the west London side. The former England
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View from the Bridge
Chelsea players reported for pre-season training on Tuesday and Italian midfielder Dino Baggio could soon be joining them. Baggio, 30, currently at Lazio, has been lined up in a swap deal which will take Gabriele Ambrosetti to Rome. Claudio Pasqualin,
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When love goes bad...
Unfaithful (15): This pot-boiler is director Adrian Lyne's stab at the Fatal Attraction-style, slow-burning thriller. Centring on the effect of a married woman's affair on her family and, ultimately, her lover, it is a slower, more sympathetic version
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Dig deep for old coinage
The Times Square Shopping Centre is making a final plea for people to drag their old foreign coins out from the bottom of their jacket pockets. The centre also wants to thank everybody who has already donated their shrapnel to help raise more than £1,500
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Council refuses to condemn Esso
Local environmentalists were left stunned when Kingston's council executive refused to name and shame oil giants Esso despite effectively boycotting the company. Campaigners wanted Esso, owned by ExxonMobil, to be singled out by the council because of
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House prices still rise
House prices in Kingston and Richmond have soared by more than 14 per cent over the last year, despite fears of a market collapse. A survey published by the Nationwide Building Society this week showed that the average two bedroom semi-detached house
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'Bus lane must be scrapped'
The new bus lane over Kew Bridge has caused more problems than it has solved, Richmond's GLA member told the Commissioner for London Transport this week. Cllr Tony Arbour has written to Bob Kiley asking him to end the experimental bus lane on Kew Bridge
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Swoop on meat gang
Hackney: A huge consignment of contaminated meat not fit for animals has been stopped on its way to butchers in Waltham Forest after health inspectors busted a gang in charge of the illegal operation. Police and health inspectors found 100 sheep carcasses
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Nifty 50's Club
Meets for badminton, bowls, Scrabble and other activities; YMCA, Charter Place, Watford; Wednesdays, 2pm to 5pm. July 8, 2002 21:00
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Bushey Meads Women's Club
Meets for various speakers, demonstrations and outings; United Reformed Church Hall, High Street, Bushey; every Wednesday, 7.15pm. July 8, 2002 21:00
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Residents want rid of rat pack
Enfield: Residents of a Palmers Green road are calling for action after finding that their road is infested with rats. Tenants of homes in Kelvin Road have, for several weeks, noticed large black rats in their gardens and, more recently, on the pavement
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Harvest End Women's Club
Meets at Meriden Community Centre, Garston; every Wednesday, 7.30pm. New members very welcome. July 8, 2002 21:00
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Bedmond Women's Institute
Meets at the Bedmond Village Hall, Bedmond; every Friday, 7.30pm. New members are always welcome. July 8, 2002 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. July 8, 2002 21:00
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Africa Dreaming
On Tuesday, July 16, by Howard Wilkinson and Gay Lambert. A new musical collection of folk tales from Africa, involving stories from many of its varied cultures including The Moon & The Hare and Nonqawuse. The show will be workshopped in Harrow
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Comedy
UP THE CREEK TOO COMEDY CABARET CLUB: 3 Brighton Road, Croydon. Marion Pashley & Daniel Kitson, July 5. Brendan Lovegrove & Tom Staid, July 6. 020 8680 5363. UP FRONT COMEDY CLUB: Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. 8253 1030
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Nightclubs
KUDOS: The Colonnades, 619 Purley Way, Croydon. 020 8686 0040. THE BLUE ORCHID: House, Garage, R&B, Hip Hop - DJs Fridays and Saturdays. Park Lane, Croydon. 020 8667 0592. BAR LATINO: Park Road, Croydon. Step into the rhythm of Latin America.
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Theatre
ASHCROFT THEATRE: The Fairfield, Park Lane, Croydon.Chas and Dave, July 3. A Night At The Musicals, July 5. Murder Mystery Season: Murder with Love, July 9 - 13. 020 8688 9291. WAREHOUSE THEATRE: Dingwall Road, Croydon. Big Boys, June 28 - July 21.Theatre
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Music
FAIRFIELD CONCERT HALL: Trinity College of Music Symphony Orchestra, July 4. Street Dance Weekend 2002, July 7. Norman Wisdom & Friends, July 9. 020 8688 9291. CROYDON FOLKSONG CLUB: Ruskin House, Coombe Road, Croydon.John Spiers & Jon
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Learn to Line Dance
West Watford Conservative Club, Harwoods Road, Watford; Tuesday, July 9, 7.30pm to 9pm. July 8, 2002 21:00
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Sequence Dancing
In a friendly informal and sociable atmosphere; Kingswood Baptist Church hall, North Approach, Watford; Wednesday, July 10, 1pm to 4pm. Tel: Sue 01923 675132. July 8, 2002 21:00
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Ceroc
(Modern Jive/Salsa) Dance Studio, Estcourt Road, Watford; Tuesday, July 9, 8pm; free membership with copy of The Watford Observer. Tel: 020 8950 7896. July 8, 2002 21:00
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Maddy's Jiving School Rock 'n' Roll and Jive
Bushey and Oxhey Methodist Church hall, Chalk Hill, Bushey; beginners welcome, no partner needed, all ages; Thursday, July 10; 8pm. Tel: 020 8566 5226 for further details. July 8, 2002 21:00
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Dance Fun Club
disco, free-style, Rock 'n' Roll, ; for four to 16-year-olds, 3.45pm to 6.30pm and adults 7.45pm; St Peters Church hall, Bushey Mill Lane, Watford; Wednesdays. Tel: 01923 463193 for further details. July 8, 2002 21:00
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A Midsummer Nights Dream the musical
Presented by St Peters Players and Sticks and Stones Theatre Workshops; The Cedars Gardens, Bushey Heath; Wednesday, July 10 to Sunday, July 14, and Wednesday, July 17 to Sunday, July 21; 2pm, 5pm and 7.15pm. Tel: 020 8950 5325 for further details. July
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Berry Lane Senior Citizens Friendship Club
Meets for bring and buy sale; Methodist Church Hall, Berry Lane, Rickmansworth; July 11, 2.30pm to 4pm. July 8, 2002 21:00
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St Albans (Afternoon) Townswomen's Guild
Meets at Hatfield Road Methodist Church Hall; Thursday, July 11, 2pm. July 8, 2002 21:00
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Northwood Arts' Society
Meets for demonstrations and discussions; Northwood Methodist Church (the Oasis Room), Oaklands Gate, Northwood; Thursday, July 11, 7.30pm; visitors and new members welcome. July 8, 2002 21:00
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Leggatts Townswomen's Guild
Meets at the Scout Hut, Leggatts Way, Watford; Thursday, July 11, 2pm. July 8, 2002 21:00
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National Association of Women's Club Greensleeves Club
Meets at Little Green School, Croxley Green; Thursday, July 11, 8pm to 10pm; new members welcome. July 8, 2002 21:00
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Mixed kateda
Self defence class; meets at Christ Church, St Albans Road (opposite KFC), Watford; Thursday, July 11, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Beginners welcome. July 8, 2002 21:00
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Bovingdon Women's Institute (Evening)
Meets at the Memorial Hall; Wednesday, July 10, 8pm. July 8, 2002 21:00
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Sarratt Women's Institute
Meets in the Village Hall; Wednesday, Jul 10, 2.15pm. July 8, 2002 21:00
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Abbots Langley Art Club
Meets for painting and drawing; Manor Lodge, Gallows Hill Lane, Abbots Langley; Wednesday, July 10, 8pm to 10pm; new members welcome. Tel: 01923 662204. July 8, 2002 21:00
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North Watford Air Rifle and Pistol Club
Welcomes safe and enthusiastic new members to shoot indoors at six yards and ten metres range; Christ Church hall, St Albans Road, north Watford; Wednesday, July 10, 7.30pm. July 8, 2002 21:00
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Watford and District Business and Professional Women's Club
Meets for talk on the work of the Woodland Trust; Cassio Lodge, The Avenue, Watford; Tuesday, July 9, 8pm; membership is open to any woman who is working or on a career break. Tel: Membership Secretary on 01923 236775 for more details. July 8, 2002 21
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National Association of Women's Club Hazelmeade Club
Meets for a varied programme of speakers, demonstrations, slides etc; Yorke Meade School, Dulwich Way, Croxley Green; Tuesdays, 8pm to 10pm. Everyone welcome. July 8, 2002 21:00
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Cassiobury (Afternoon) Townswomen's Guild
Meets at St Luke's Church Hall, Langley Way, Watford; Mondays, 2.30pm; new members welcome. July 8, 2002 21:00
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Bridge Club Deaf Club
The Harebreaks, north Watford; Mondays, 9.30am. Tel: 01923 720105. July 8, 2002 21:00
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Kings Bridge Club
Meets for friendly duplicate bridge for players of all levels, no partner necessary; All Saints Church, Kings Langley; Mondays 1.30pm. Tel: 01923 262802 for further details. July 8, 2002 21:00
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National Association of Women's Club Copperbeech Club
A group which listens to varied programme of speakers; United Reformed Church Hall, Bricket Wood; Mondays, 8pm. July 8, 2002 21:00
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National Association of Women's Club Highwood Club
Meets for various speakers, demonstrations and outings; Highwood JMI School, Bushey Mill Lane, Bushey; Mondays, 7.40pm. Tel: Mrs Marks 01923 225486 for further details. July 8, 2002 21:00
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The Hollybush Folk Club
Presents local duos Run of the Mill and Rich Pickings; The Old School Room, The Hollybush PH, Church End, Redbourn; Thursday, July 9, 8.15pm; admission 4. Tel: 07710 471862. July 8, 2002 21:00
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Say Hello To Music
July 29 until August 1: Canon Lane Methodist Church, Harrow, presents Say Hello To Music, fun musical workshops for three to nine year-olds. Pre-booking essential. Call 0208 8664232 or 0208 907 4199 for further information. July 8, 2002 21:00
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Health/fitness
Yoga Classes: At Bullen Hall, off Park Road, Hampton Wick on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.30pm to 9pm. Bring a yoga mat and blanket. Multi level. 5. For more information Tel: 07775 900020. Addlestone Pro Mai: Realistic self-defence and fitness training
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Junior
Focus Tae Kwon Do: Malden Parochial Primary School, The Manor Drive, Worcester Park, Tuesdays 6pm to 7pm. St Agatha's School, Kingston, Wednesdays. July 8, 2002 21:00
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Memories are Made of This - A Hidden World
By Tracie Law and Jane McGill; The Bull Gallery, High Street, Barnet; runs until July 30. July 8, 2002 21:00
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Dance
Claygate Folk Dance Club: Thursdays at St Nicholas Church Hall in Thames Ditton. Meet at the church on Summer Road from 8pm to 10.15pm, new members are always welcome. For details tel: Jean on 020 8641 2013 or Pam on 01372 373745. Linedance: Improvers
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Memories are Made of This - A Hidden World
By Tracie Law and Jane McGill; The Bull Gallery, High Street, Barnet; runs until July 30. July 8, 2002 21:00
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Children
Kingston Early Years and Childcare Information Service (Keyis): Tuesdays between noon and 1.30pm, Keyis is at Mothercare in the Bentalls Centre, Kingston. See the childrens' information officer for information and free advice. To get a free parents guide
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Music/clubs
INSTRUMENTAL: (1) Guitar Ensemble. Thursdays 7pm to 9pm. Merton Park Music Centre, 191 Kingston Road, Wimbledon. Tel: 020 8543 3266. Recorder Ensemble: Wednesdays 10.30am to 11.30am. Merton Park Music Centre, 49 Tybenham Road, Merton Park. Tel: 020 8540
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JULY 13:
Harrow Arts Centre presents comedy Neville's Island. Four out-of-condition businessmen are sent off on a team building exercise in the Lake District only to find themselves shipwrecked on a deserted Island. At the Travellers Studio. Tickets 8.50/ 7 concs
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Music/shows
MODERN SEQUENCE DANCING: Friday. 8pm to10.30pm. Pollards Hill Community Centre, South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham. For further information. Tel: 020 8689 4211. MODERN JIVE: Beginners and intermediates. Dance to all kinds of music. Thursdays, 7pm. Wimbledon
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Sport
RUGBY: Players wanted for Bec rugby club. Based in Wandsworth/Earlsfield area, off Trinity Road. Tel: 020 8672 9550. WINTER TENNIS CLUB: Tennis league throughout the winter. Tel: Ronald Gray on 020 8841 2050. TAI CHI AND CHI KUNG CLASSES: For health,
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Miscellaneous
DANCE CLASSES: Sunnyhill Primary School, Sunnyhill Road. Hip hop, street dance & ragga. Saturdays. Tel: 07931 163 489. SALSA DANCE CLASS: Pals, Norfolk House, Wellesley Road Tuesdays. Beginners welcome. CLASSICAL ARABIC DANCE: Studio Arts and
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Comedy
JONGLEURS: 49 Lavender Gardens, SW11. Tel: 020 7564 2500 THE BRIXTON COMEDY CLUB: The Hobgoblin, 95 Effra Road. Tel: 020 7633 9539. BIG MOUTH COMEDY CLUB: Base Theatre, 59 Bethwin Road, Camberwell. Sunday, 7pm. Tel: 020 7708 1537. AZTEC COMEDY CABARET
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Music
CARSHALTON JAZZ CLUB: Charles Cryer Studio Theatre, High Street. Tel: 020 8647 2114. SECOMBE THEATRE JAZZ: Cheam Road, Sutton. Tel: 020 8770 6990. CROYDON AND SUTTON HOME ORGAN CLUB: United Services Club, Carshalton Road, Sutton. Second Monday of every
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Theatre
DORKING HALLS: Reigate Road, Dorking. Tel: 01306 881717. CHURCHILL THEATRE: Bromley. Tel: 020 8460 6677. OVAL HOUSE THEATRE: 52 to 54 Kennington Oval. Tel: 020 7582 7680. SOUTHWARK PLAYHOUSE: 62 Southwark Bridge Road. Tel: 020 7620 3494. BAC: Lavender
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Summer Exhibition
Presented by Friends of Bushey Museum; Bushey Museum and Art Gallery, Rudolph Road, Bushey; Saturday, June 22 to November 3; open 11am to 4pm, Thursday to Sunday only; admission free. July 8, 2002 21:00
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Distressed man hanged himself
A LEWISHAM man slashed his arms with a razor and swallowed painkillers before he hanged himself, an inquest heard. Francis Bwalya, 32, was found hanging from a bunk bed at his home in Eastdown Park, Lewisham, on March 4, this year. PC Martin Smith told
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Green belt vet's clinic outrage
A POLITICAL row has erupted after Labour councillors gave permission for a vet's surgery to build on green belt land, overruling planning officers. Opposition Tory councillors criticised their Labour peers, saying they allowed the vet to move to Wrotham
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Green belt vet's clinic outrage
A POLITICAL row has erupted after Labour councillors gave permission for a vet's surgery to build on green belt land, overruling planning officers. Opposition Tory councillors criticised their Labour peers, saying they allowed the vet to move to Wrotham
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Bid to stay open late
ONE of Bexley's biggest pubs is attempting to extend its hours until 2am and Bexley Council is bracing itself for a storm of protest. The Rat and Parrot pub, in Bexleyheath Broadway, which has a capacity of around 500 has applied to Bexley Council for
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Bid to stay open late
ONE of Bexley's biggest pubs is attempting to extend its hours until 2am and Bexley Council is bracing itself for a storm of protest. The Rat and Parrot pub, in Bexleyheath Broadway, which has a capacity of around 500 has applied to Bexley Council for
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Headteacher has royal invitation
AN AWARD-winning Bexley school has chalked up its latest accolade. Blackfen School for Girls has already become a Beacon school for the second year running, as well as being branded an "outstanding" school by Ofsted, and having received School Achievement
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Police to get more power to evict travellers
THE GOVERNMENT has announced plans to extend police powers to evict illegally camped travellers but has told local authorities they must provide adequate temporary sites. Councils will also bid for new funding for temporary sites from this autumn under
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Mobile masts could be health risks
ILFORD North MP Linda Perham has welcomed calls for councillors to be able to to refuse planning applications concerning mobile phone masts on health grounds. She also called for a "precautionary approach" to be adopted regarding the siting of the structures
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Tips on working with children
A CHILD PROTECTION booklet was launched by Redbridge Council last week. The Positive Encounters booklet started by the area child protection committee gives guidance, tips and observations to assist professionals working in Redbridge's multicultural community
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PPP plans dubbed unreliable
LEYTON and Wanstead MP Harry Cohen has slammed Government plans for part privatisation of the London Underground. Comparing the proposals to the WorldCom and Enron financial scandals, Mr Cohen told Parliament: "The accounting used which assumes a saving
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Health bosses say parents back the MMR
THE UPTAKE of the controversial MMR jab may have fallen in other parts of London, but it was a healthy 85 per cent in the boroughs of Redbridge and Waltham Forest in the first six months of the year. Backing the under-fire single injection, Chingford,
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Flood zone residents -still in the dark
COUNCILLORS have pledged to fight for regular updates for Roding Valley residents living in the flood danger zone. Members of area committee one agreed last week that there was not enough information being given to householders living in and around Chigwell
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Drive stepped up to rid streets of learner drivers
A LONG-STANDING campaign to rid an estate in South Woodford from learner drivers practising their manoeuvres has been stepped up by a disgruntled resident. The Firs Estate, around The Drive and Broadwalk, suffers constantly from dozens of learner drivers
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Fire deaths on the wane
FIRE deaths in the capital are on the wane according to the latest statistics from the London Fire Brigade. Two people died and 113 people were injured as a result of fires in their homes. In the same period, firefighters had to rescue 75 people from
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Chip pan fire
FIREFIGHTERS were called out to a chip pan fire in Crownfield Road, Leytonstone, on Saturday, at 6.30pm. The two Leytonstone fire crews remained at the scene for half an hour damping down. July 8, 2002 17:30
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Good news for Victoria line travellers
VICTORIA line commuters will have something to smile about from this Sunday (July 14) when extra drivers are introduced to improve the service. Four new drivers will be joining the line to increase frequency and reliability. A new timetable has also been
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Mencap athletes bring home medals
ATHLETES from Waltham Forest Mencap participated in the charity's London-wide sports day - and came home with a clutch of medals. The local group's sports stars competed in long jump, shotput, javelin and throwing the welly events, and came third overall
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Traffic wardens targeted by angry driver
A WOMAN has been arrested after allegedly driving her car at ticket-wielding traffic wardens. The woman was returning to her vehicle in Ringwood Road, Walthamstow last Thursday (July 4), which was illegally parked on zig-zag lines. And seeing a ticket
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Ward slams Sheen Park
SHEEN Park 'A" found their total of 170-7 was not enough and they lost by seven wickets to Park Hill, for whom Ward hammered 110 not out. Skipper Freeman's knock of 41 steadied the Sheen innings after the loss of early wickets. Sheen Park 'A' 170-7 (T
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Royals take a walk in the park
CROWDS gathered in Crystal Palace for a Royal visit as Her Majesty the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh took the Jubilee tour to Bromley. Amid tight security, Queen Elizabeth visited the London Heathrow Mini Games at the National Sports Centre, Ledrington
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Sheen in 16-ball agony
THE loss of four key wickets in 16 balls for three runs tore the heart out of Sheen Park's bid to overcome one of the Kookaburra Fordham Surrey League's leading teams, Old Thorntonians, at New Malden. Sheen were soundly placed at 91-1 thanks to Roland
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Health expert warns of measles outbreak
A measles epidemic threatens local children because of "abysmal" immunisation levels, a Wandsworth health expert warned this week. It comes after latest Department of Health figures showed only 73.3 per cent of two-year-olds in the area have had the three-in-one
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TWICKENHAM SLUMP
TWICKENHAM'S dismal league form hit new depths as Highgate beat them by eight wickets on a superb wicket at Twickenham Green after shooting the home side out for a woeful 137. Highgate unusually opened with left arm spinner Karrar and he claimed his second
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Another airgun attack horror
The growing use of air weapons for irresponsible attacks on innocent people is cause for concern. Chief reporter LINDA PIPER looks at the latest incident ... AS support grows for the News Shopper campaign for tighter controls on air weapons, a toddler
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Another airgun attack horror
The growing use of air weapons for irresponsible attacks on innocent people is cause for concern. Chief reporter LINDA PIPER looks at the latest incident ... AS support grows for the News Shopper campaign for tighter controls on air weapons, a toddler
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Rowing through night
As Henley Week enters its final days, Hampton School's J15 rowers are preparing to row through the night from Wallingford to Hampton in aid of the Princess Alice Hospice on July 10-11. The crew of Nick Bentley, Guy Luff, Stewart Whyte, Myles Perrin, Matthew
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Royal Canoe Club pipped for first place in Liberty World Challenge race in New York
A TEAM from Royal Canoe Club, Teddington, narrowly missed first place in the Liberty World Challenge Outrigger Race in New York last weekend. The team raced in the mixed event and came second to the home club, New York Outrigger, by less than half a second
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Car mountain puts paid to 'paradise'
Gravesend: Dumped vehicles mar views over River Thames ANGRY residents whose riverside homes overlook a mountain of disused cars cannot believe others are living in a semi-tropical paradise, in Gravesend. Mo Butters, 49, of Mark Lane, said she was green
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More counselling courses on offer
RESIDENTS who need counselling after the death of a loved one can get help from Beckenham Bereavement Support Service. The service holds monthly drop-in sessions at 11, Village Way. The dates for forthcoming sessions are July 12, August 9, September 13
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More counselling courses on offer
RESIDENTS who need counselling after the death of a loved one can get help from Beckenham Bereavement Support Service. The service holds monthly drop-in sessions at 11, Village Way. The dates for forthcoming sessions are July 12, August 9, September 13
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Making sure they get their slice ...
The News Shopper celebrated the start of 2002 with a new campaign to get fair funding for children's hospices. Now we are taking our fight nationwide ... IN JANUARY we set our sights on the Department of Health and its lack of funding for children's hospices
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Making sure they get their slice ...
The News Shopper celebrated the start of 2002 with a new campaign to get fair funding for children's hospices. Now we are taking our fight nationwide ... IN JANUARY we set our sights on the Department of Health and its lack of funding for children's hospices
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Making sure they get their slice ...
The News Shopper celebrated the start of 2002 with a new campaign to get fair funding for children's hospices. Now we are taking our fight nationwide ... IN JANUARY we set our sights on the Department of Health and its lack of funding for children's hospices
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Helping out a Brummie fan
So, football fever for another four years? Well, not quite, as our Harry recalls his stint in the royal box at Wembley after a cup final 20 years ago ... WITH the World Cup now over, football should fade for the next few weeks but yesterday I saw, on
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Bus misery to end after arrival of double-deckers
A Wandsworth bus route is doubling its passenger capacity thanks to a long-running campaign by a Battersea resident and former Wandsworth councillor. Samantha Heath, who is now chairman of the Greater London Assembly's environmental committee, welcomed
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Two tons can't save Richmond
RICHMOND batsmen Kevin Barratt and Stephen Price both hit fine centuries on Saturday, but Ealing still won by five wickets in a high-scoring match. Although Richmond remain second in the Middlesex County League, they are now 41 points behind leaders Teddington
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Town break Wycombe's run
TEDDINGTON Town dismissed High Wycombe 3rd XI for 119 on Saturday and went on to become the first team to beat them at Wycombe this season. Town bowled well, with Hicks, Russell and Cobb all picking up three each to dismiss Wycombe in 47.3 overs. In reply
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Park's best fails to bring victory
WORCESTER Park skipper Dom Fell had to make do with a solitary point despite his side's "best all-round performance of the season so far" in Saturday's draw with Chertsey. Fell had the rare luxury of declaring inside 55 overs as Park recovered from 6-
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Mahmood and Hassan star for Kingstonian
QUICKFIRE Kingstonian bounced back from their draw the previous week to record their eighth win in nine Fuller's League games on Saturday. They scored 177 in just 19.1 overs to beat Sinjuns by nine wickets and stay 11 points behind leaders Pyrford in
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In-form Hounslow face vital clash
LEADERS Hounslow gained a fine win over Maidenhead and Bray on Saturday which left them 10 points clear ofChalfont St. Peter, who they play this Saturday at Church Meadow (1.30 p.m.). Hounslow skipper Tony Parker's decision to bat first paid off with
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Depleted Lensbury battle for draw
NPL Lensbury travelled to league leaders Harefield and comprehensively outplayed them to gain the better of a draw despite having several regulars unavailable. Batting first, NPL Lensbury were indebted to Chris Churchman's 96 and skipper Mark Champion's
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Record book sale at Oxfam shop
Nine hundred pounds is not the sort of price tag you normally expect to see in a charity shop. But on July 2 an Oxfam shop in Station Road, Edgware, sold a rare first edition book for just that amount making it the store's biggest ever sale. Book adviser
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Record book sale at Oxfam shop
Nine hundred pounds is not the sort of price tag you normally expect to see in a charity shop. But on July 2 an Oxfam shop in Station Road, Edgware, sold a rare first edition book for just that amount making it the store's biggest ever sale. Book adviser
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'This man is not a danger to the public'
Croydon: Sutton Police have spoken out this week to reassure the public they are not at risk from the Croydon samurai sword attacker who has been rehoused in the borough. This follows yesterday's revelations in the Comet's sister paper the Sutton Guardian
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Ladies of Mid Surrey through to semis
THE Mid Surrey Ladies had an excellent victory in the quarter finals of the Travelsphere away to Supreme. P Busby beat B Clewley 21-12 in the singles, while in the fours J Bradshaw, V Hall, M Goodchild and D Harris defeated G Beddall & Co. 21-17.
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Good overall results for North Sheen Bowling Club
NORTH SHEEN Bowling club ladies' team produced a fine display to defeat Priory Park at home on Sunday. The club's triple of Val Hornblow, Pat Brown, and Gladys Knight beat a triple skipped by Marjorie Bennett, while Val Coles, Marie Whiteland and Carol
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History with a difference
The history of Merton has been unfolded in Urdu for the first time following the launch of a pioneering book by author Saleem Alam. Dignitaries from the literary world got together at Morden Civic Centre to celebrate the launch of Merton: Hamari Basti
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Park get the better of Barnes Lonsdale
Cambridge Park put together a useful win treble last week, mostly at the expense of Barnes Lonsdale Bowls Club. In the Thames Valley triples league, Park gained three winning triples to earn eight points to Barnes' three. Scores (C.P. skips first) were
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MEP wants tougher GM food labelling
THE region's Labour MEP, Mrs Eryl McNally, voted for tougher rules for the labelling of GM food products during last week's session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg. The Parliament backed a draft regulation to label items with at least 0.5 per
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Robin gives Northwood a roasting
A BLISTERING innings from Robin Sutcliffe fired Abbots Langley through to the final of The Watford Observer MET Linden Homes Knockout Cricket Competition at West Herts on Thursday, July 4. On a pitch that did the batsmen no favours whatsoever, Abbots
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Walk-in gas office opens
A NEW "walk-in" gas office has opened at The Gossamers on the Meriden estate. The office forms part of a five-year contract between Watford Council and Mears Building Contractors to improve gas central heating services on the estate, to provide seven
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Police get smallest share of cash cake
Kingston Police will get the smallest share in London of extra government funding to tackle drugs and street crime. Of the £20 million extra nationwide and £8.9 million in London, Kingston will get just £107,000 of the Communities Against Drugs funding
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Payment helps secure advice centre
A £5,000 one-off payment has gone some way to securing the service of a centre giving free legal advice. The amount needed to keep the part-time deputy manager in their job at the Oxhey and District Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) for a year is £6,575 and
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Brothers deny murder
THREE brothers have denied murdering a man over three years ago. The body of Tahir Butt, 49, from south Harrow, was found in a burnt out car in Hilfield Lane, Bushey in March 1999. Motor mechanic Manoj Mistry, 31, jobless Millan Mistry, 26 and postman
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University has perfect pitch
FORMER Scotland goalkeeper and sports commentator Bob Wilson says Hatfield will soon have the perfect pitch at the University of Hertfordshire's new de Havilland campus. The state-of-the-art £400,000 artificial pitch, similar to the one used by the French
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Do you know where Ziggy the cat is?
FATHERS' Day was ruined for a Watford family when pet cat Ziggy vanished without a trace. Owner Mrs Jenny Barratt was devastated after discovering the small tortoiseshell feline, which was adopted by the family a few weeks after birth, had gone missing
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Adrian joins a classic list
A music conductor from Barnet who has worked with a number of top musicians has joined a list of 100 people to be recognised by Classic FM this year. Adrian Brown, 52, of Elm Way, Friern Barnet, has worked as a freelance conductor across the country with
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News Analysis: Why everyone must have a smoke alarm
Seventy-two per cent of homes hit by fires in Barnet do not have a smoke detector. This week, The Times Group launches Hold Fire a campaign to try and get smoke alarms into as many homes as possible. HUGH CHRISTOPHER spoke to one man who will always regret
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Property boom may endanger jobs
The capital's property boom is putting jobs at risk, claim the TUC. According to a report produced by the TUC, the rise in the number of factories being sold to property developers for housing will lead to a loss of 50,000 manufacturing jobs in the area
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Sunday, July 7: Hewitt - Inspired by idols and legends
Lleyton Hewitt swept past David Nalbandian to win his first Wimbledon title and revealed he had been inspired to victory by two of the most popular champions of all time. Hewitt was only six years old when Pat Cash became the last Australian to win the
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Property boom may endanger jobs
London: The capital's property boom is putting jobs at risk, claim the TUC. According to a report produced by the TUC, the rise in the number of factories being sold to property developers for housing will lead to a loss of 50,000 manufacturing jobs in
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Children get poetic
RHYME took over from reason for children and parents with the final stages of a primary school poetry contest. All 480 pupils at Green Street Green Primary School, Vine Road, had to select a poem to read to an audience as part of the contest, aimed at
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Festival days
The annual Cray Festival starts this Saturday, with arts and community events across St Mary Cray and St Paul's Cray. Highlights include St Paul's Cray village fete, a summer fair in St Mary Cray and children's evening entertainment. There will also be
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Poor Mitcham well beaten
Mitcham were nowhere near reaching a Camberley total of 181 for 9 in Surrey Championship Division Two on Saturday. Mitcham managed just 84 all out after 17.5 overs in reply to Camberley's total, which came in 55 overs. July 8, 2002 11:30
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Poor Mitcham well beaten
Mitcham were nowhere near reaching a Camberley total of 181 for 9 in Surrey Championship Division Two on Saturday. Mitcham managed just 84 all out after 17.5 overs in reply to Camberley's total, which came in 55 overs. July 8, 2002 11:30
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Sutton snatch last gasp victory
Sutton bowled out Reigate Priory in the nick of time on Saturday giving them a 6 run away victory. Priory won the toss, putting Sutton into bat. Knott helped Sutton to a total of 134 all out in 65.4 overs. A superb 7 wickets for 38 runs from Sutton's
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Weybridge take the points
A poor opening total of 118 all out in 49 overs led to Cheam's downfall as they came unstuck at home to Weybridge in the Surrey Championship. They were beaten by three wickets as Weybridge reached 119 for 7 in just 31 overs. July 8, 2002 11:00
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Clubs - Bromley Borough
NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE RETIREMENT FELLOWSHIP BROMLEY & DISTRICT BRANCH Following the recent AGM, the NHS Retirement Fellowship now has a new Chairman, Mrs Jackie Prior, who has served on the committee for a number f years and who is well known to
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Bank match abandoned
Saturday's poor weather forced Bank of England's Surrey Championship tie with Sunbury to be abandoned. The match was called off without a delivery being bowled with both sides picking up a point. July 8, 2002 10:30
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Ethnic minority donor plea
Deputy Mayor of London Trevor Phillips visited Brixton Community Centre to urge people from ethnic minorities to become blood donors. The centre held an awareness event to coincide with national sickle cell awareness day last Friday, July 5. Sickle cell
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Music
CARSHALTON JAZZ CLUB: Charles Cryer Studio Theatre, High Street. Tel: 020 8647 2114. SECOMBE THEATRE JAZZ: Cheam Road, Sutton. Tel: 020 8770 6990. CROYDON AND SUTTON HOME ORGAN CLUB: United Services Club, Carshalton Road, Sutton. Second Monday of every
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Lidl fined for overcharging
A thrifty shopper has led to low-cost supermarket chain Lidl being fined £7,000 after he was repeatedly overcharged for wine. Sutton Magistrates' Court fined the Wimbledon-based company for breaches of consumer protection legislation at its stores in
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Ignorance and fear are risking people's health
Ignorance and fear about health problems such as depression, diabetes and heart disease are putting many people in Merton's 30,000 ethnic minority population at risk. Merton Council has raised concerns about access to health services in the borough in
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Parrot mania
Putney: Putney residents who thought they were going cuckoo at the sight of green parrots flying over London have compared sightings and concluded the feathered phenomenon is no hallucination. Resident Steve Falkus appealed to other locals on a community
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Concerns over school children cannabis use
Lambeth: Police have been quizzing Lambeth school children about involvement with illegal drugs following concerns over the Met's 'softly softly' approach to cannabis in the borough. A survey has been sent to schools in Lambeth after anecdotal evidence
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Appeal on night flights ruling set for October
Heathrow: A date has been set for the Government's appeal against a landmark court ruling to ban night flights from Heathrow airport. The European Court of Human Rights will hear the appeal against its original judgement, which favoured residents living
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Parrot mania
Putney residents who thought they were going cuckoo at the sight of green parrots flying over London have compared sightings and concluded the feathered phenomenon is no hallucination. Resident Steve Falkus appealed to other locals on a community website
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Graffiti drive a success
The high-profile campaign to kick graffiti off Sutton's streets is proving a resounding success, according to council and police chiefs. While the council has reported cuts in clean up requests from residents since the start of the year, police have received
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Postman savaged by dog
A Wallington postman is still off work more than three weeks after being viciously attacked by a dog while on his delivery round. Jeff Sherwin, who is deaf and dumb, was so badly bitten by the dog while delivering post to a house in Chestnut Close, Carshalton
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Argentine Tango
School of Dancing, 14 Nascot Road, Watford; Thursdays, 8pm, followed by practice session; no partner required, complete beginners welcome. Tel. 01923 210016 for further details. July 8, 2002 21:00
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Centre expected to help race relations
Community leaders have embraced a proposal to create a community centre in Kingston as a base for voluntary and ethnic groups. Forty leaders met last week at Kingston University to discuss the plan, first put forward in 2000 by the then Mayor, Councillor
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PM investigates delays to improvements
Prime Minister Tony Blair is to investigate why £1 million of environmental improvements have not been carried out in Leyton. Harry Cohen says he was promised in writing that the money would be made available by the Highways Agency, but since Transport
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Police crack down on the crack houses
Waltham Forest: Police are to carry out a series of raids on crack houses in Waltham Forest in a bid to halt the borough's spiralling drugs problem. At least one crack house is raided in the borough each week and borough commander Superintendent Dave
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XRR Photographic Society
Meets for photographic demonstration by various speakers and competitions; Williams Hall, Seventh-day Adventist Church, St Albans Road, Garston; Wednesdays, 7.45pm; new members and visitors welcome. July 8, 2002 21:00
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North Watford Air Rifle and Pistol Club
Welcomes safe and enthusiastic new members to shoot indoors at six yards and ten metres range; Christ Church hall, St Albans Road, north Watford; Wednesdays 7.30pm. July 8, 2002 21:00
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Garston Townswomen's Guild
Meets at Our Lady and St Michael's Church Hall, Crown Rise, Garston; every Tuesday, 7.45pm. July 8, 2002 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. July 8, 2002 21:00
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Tea Dance
YMCA, Charter Place, Watford; mainly for senior citizens; every Thursday, 2pm to 4pm; admission 1.50. July 8, 2002 21:00
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Students' Summer Exhibition
Harrow Arts Centre presents the Students' Summer Exhibition until Monday, July 29. Visit the Elliot Galleries and find an impresive selection of student's work covering watercolours, pastels and oils. Free admission. For information call 0208 428 0124
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Coffee morning with bring and buy sale
On Saturday, July 20, at the All Saints Church, Waltham Drive, Queensbury, Edgware. For further details call 0208 952 1125 July 8, 2002 21:00
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Miscellaneous
CROYDON H.F. RAMBLING CLUB: Chipstead, meet Chipstead Station, 7.30pm, June 26. OLD PORTLIANS CYCLING CLUB: Weekend cycle rides. Meet at bottom of Corkscrew Hill, West Wickham. 10am Saturday and 9am Sunday. 020 8362 7629. RUTH WHITE YOGA CENTRE: Yoga
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Exhibitions/Talks
FAIRFIELD: Sunlounge, Croydon. Anya Lauchlan - Footlights and Florals, June 25 - July 4. SOUTH CROYDON HERITAGE GROUP: Sanderstead United Reformed Church Hall. 8651 5707. CROYDON & DISTRICT WRITERS STUDIO: The Lounge, United Reform Church, Addiscombe
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Ballroom and Latin American Dance
New members welcome; The Orbital Community Centre, Haines Way, Watford; Tuesday, July 9, 2pm to 4pm. Tel: Alison 01923 681054 for further details. July 8, 2002 21:00
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Mingles Unattached Over 30's Dance 'n' Rendezvous Club
Ramada Jarvis Hotel (A41), Watford Bypass, Watford; no denim allowed, gentlemen shirts and ties required; last entry 10.45pm; Thursday, July 10, 8.45pm. Tel: 020 8393 0914. July 8, 2002 21:00
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Dance Fun Club
Disco, free-style, Rock 'n' Roll; for four to-16-year-olds; All Saints Church hall, Horseshoe Lane, Garston; Tuesdays, 3.45pm to 6.30pm. Tel: 01923 463193 for further details. July 8, 2002 21:00
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Ballroom Dancing
Intermediate lessons; Orbital Community Centre, Haines Way, Leavesden; Tuesdays; 2pm to 4pm. Tel: Alison 01923 681054. July 8, 2002 21:00
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National Trust Walk in the Woods
Organised by Friends of Ashridge around Rail Copse and Aldbury Common; Wednesday, July 10, 7pm. Tel: Steve Powell 01525 384139 for bookings. July 8, 2002 21:00
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Bricket Wood Women's Institute
Meets at United Reform Church Hall, Wednesday, July 10, 7.30pm for speakers, entertainment and craft demonstrations. Tel: secretary Mrs Sylvia Webb 01923 677272. July 8, 2002 21:00
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WRVS Rickmansworth Toy Library
A toy lending service for children from birth to eight years old; Wednesday, July 10, 9.30am to 11.30am; Bury Lane, Rickmansworth. Tel: 01923 772096 for further details. July 8, 2002 21:00
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Oxhey Hall Ladies Club
Meets at the Methodist Church Hall, Prestwick Road, South Oxhey; Wednesday, July 10, 7.30pm. July 8, 2002 21:00
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Women-only kateda self defence class
Meets at Town and Country Club, Rosslyn Road, Watford; Wednesday, July 10, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Beginners welcome. July 8, 2002 21:00
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Kings Langley (Evening) Women's Institute
Meets at the Community centre, The Nap, Kings Langley, Tuesday. July 8, 2002 21:00
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National Association of Women's Club Heath Hill Club
Meets for a varied programme of speakers, demonstations, slides etc; at Bushey Heath Primary School, The Rutts, Bushey Heath; Tuesdays, 8pm to 10pm; everyone welcome. July 8, 2002 21:00
