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Kent Cricket League 1st team results....
Kent Cricket League 1st team results.... Premier Division (day two of two) At Bexley: Tunbridge Wells 163 (45.4 overs, Hume 6-50, Allbut 3-31) and 178-6 (51.3 overs), drew with Bexley 299-8 (105.3 overs, Thompson 106, Putland 61). at: Bromley: Orpington
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Why were carers not consulted about day centre?
I read with interest your article Union not happy with care tenders' (Times Group, July 4). Until I attended a meeting at Broadfields Adult Day Centre on July 1, I had no idea transfer to the private sector was even on the agenda and neither did the majority
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Why were carers not consulted about day centre?
I read with interest your article Union not happy with care tenders' (Times Group, July 4). Until I attended a meeting at Broadfields Adult Day Centre on July 1, I had no idea transfer to the private sector was even on the agenda and neither did the majority
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Charity trek to China
A Barnet woman is preparing to tackle the Great Wall of China in a bid to raise money for deaf and dumb children. Elizabeth Ford, 48, of Matlock Close, is part of a group spending two weeks in September walking 240 miles along the Great Wall in aid of
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Corn-ucopia
BEN Elton's sharp-witted comedy Popcorn is coming to the Kenneth More Theatre tonight. Based on the novel of the same name, the play has already scooped the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy. Sideshow Theatre Company is dedicated to attracting new
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Juan big error
Spaniard Juan Carlos Aguero was delighted to win a regional qualifying round of The Open Golf Championship this week, held at Hadley Wood Golf Club. However, after completing his round in a two-under-par 70, to claim joint first place, Aguero discovered
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Liz's excitement causes downfall!
Bromley AC's ace pole vaulter Liz Hughes achieved a staggering breakthrough at Portsmouth last weekend which has put her into British No.2 position behind Olympian Janine Whitlock. After an energy-sapping two-hour wait in the early stages of the competition
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No contest
Highgate 245 Mill Hill 120 Middlesex Championship Division One Mill Hill made a disappointing display in a 122-run defeat at leaders Highgate on Saturday. Highgate rattled up 245 (Benton 85, Skate 30, Forkner 4-51, Goswami 4-35), off 54.3 overs, and Mill
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Slip errors prove costly
St Margaretsbury III 184-8 dec Bentley Heath 109 Saracens Herts League Division 11 Bentley Heath suffered their third successive league defeat on Saturday as they again failed to put together a solid batting performance when set a target within their
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Perry's perils
SHAKESPEARE'S magic will be coming to Ilford next week with four summer evenings of open-air theatre. The London Bubble will perform Pericles, the Bard's rarely-performed fairytale, in Valentines Park from Tuesday to Saturday. Pericles is a prince who
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Slip errors prove costly
St Margaretsbury III 184-8 dec Bentley Heath 109 Saracens Herts League Division 11 Bentley Heath suffered their third successive league defeat on Saturday as they again failed to put together a solid batting performance when set a target within their
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Not just a game any more
Resident Evil (15): Preying on fears of biohazards and the shady dealings of monolithic business conglomerates, Resident Evil is the eponymous film version of the popular video game. Sometime in the future, the Umbrella Corporation is the largest provider
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Gods and all that jazz
THIS talented group of performers will be treading the boards at the London Palladium on Sunday. Members of the Alexandra School of Performing Arts, South Woodford, will be performing in a musical called Life on Earth, a supernatural story where gods
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Unlucky not to win
O Finchleians 163-8 Redbourn 88-9 Saracens Herts League Division Three Old Finchleians made it four games without a win on Saturday, although they had much the better of a draw at Redbourn. After an early setback, OFs prospered with Chris Edler (41) and
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Unlucky not to win
O Finchleians 163-8 Redbourn 88-9 Saracens Herts League Division Three Old Finchleians made it four games without a win on Saturday, although they had much the better of a draw at Redbourn. After an early setback, OFs prospered with Chris Edler (41) and
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Ronald's fast show
COLOURFUL clown Ronald McDonald will be up to some madcap antics with his fast-food friends at the Kenneth More Theatre. The McDonald mascot and his chums will be appearing in Ronald McDonald's Adventure in Space at the Oakfield Road theatre on Sunday
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Paltry target of 93 too much for Barnet's batters
Brentham 92 Barnet 86 Middlesex County League Division Two Barnet will never have a better chance of winning but after dismissing Brentham for 92, their fragile batting failed again and they lost by six runs. From 54-2, Brentham crashed to 92 all out,
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Paltry target of 93 too much for Barnet's batters
Brentham 92 Barnet 86 Middlesex County League Division Two Barnet will never have a better chance of winning but after dismissing Brentham for 92, their fragile batting failed again and they lost by six runs. From 54-2, Brentham crashed to 92 all out,
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Robbie's Ariel star in making
A group of Britain's most promising young players took to one of the show courts at Wimbledon during the Championship fortnight after smashing the opposition in a national tennis scholarship scheme. Among them was 12-year-old Robbie Mathieson from Beckenham
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Paltry target of 93 too much for Barnet's batters
Brentham 92 Barnet 86 Middlesex County League Division Two Barnet will never have a better chance of winning but after dismissing Brentham for 92, their fragile batting failed again and they lost by six runs. From 54-2, Brentham crashed to 92 all out,
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Charlie's last-wicket heroics not enough
Ealing 161 Brondesbury 159-9 Evening Standard Trophy third round In a nerve-jangling finish, Brondesbury lost to Ealing by two runs in the third round of the Evening Standard Trophy on Sunday. Ealing were all out for 161 and Brondesbury, on 159-9 (James
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Hatton School fete
HATTON SCHOOL in Roding Lane South, Woodford Green deals with nursery and primary aged children who have a range of special needs. This year is National Autism Awareness Year, and autism is one of the conditions we deal with at Hatton. We have recently
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Charlie's last-wicket heroics not enough
Ealing 161 Brondesbury 159-9 Evening Standard Trophy third round In a nerve-jangling finish, Brondesbury lost to Ealing by two runs in the third round of the Evening Standard Trophy on Sunday. Ealing were all out for 161 and Brondesbury, on 159-9 (James
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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 9, 2002 21:00
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Ronald's fast show
COLOURFUL clown Ronald McDonald will be up to some madcap antics with his fast-food friends at the Kenneth More Theatre. The McDonald mascot and his chums will be appearing in Ronald McDonald's Adventure in Space at the Oakfield Road theatre on Sunday
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Housing views needed
TWO open days are being held by Redbridge's Housing Service so that residents and stakeholders can share their views. The events are being staged to enable people to have their say on Redbridge's Housing Strategy. The first is on Wednesday, July 24 from
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College honours its top achievers
ACADEMIC achievement, sporting prowess, and dedication to learning in the face of adversity were rewarded at Harrow College's awards ceremony on Monday, July 1. Students, their families and other guests packed the Elliott Hall at Harrow Arts Centre in
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Early learners
Children from five Merton primary schools have taken an early step on the ladder to entrepreneurial success by electing governments and leaders, writing job descriptions and drafting business plans. The pupils, as young as nine, from Cranmer, Priory,
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Death by negligence
An horrific toboggan tragedy that killed a gifted Raynes Park teenager and left an entire school devastated was the result of negligence on behalf of an Austrian farmer who failed to ensure safety, a coroner ruled last week. Nasreen Jamalzadeh, 15, was
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Distressed man hanged himself
Lewisham: 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
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Schools earn joint arts special status
HATCH End and Nower Hill High schools have been named as the borough's first specialist art schools. The schools, in Headstone Lane, Hatch End, and Pinner Road, North Harrow, put in a joint bid for specialist status in March, following the rejection of
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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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Bikers want to get on tracks
Cyclists have welcomed a bid to seek a judicial review on the decision by Stephen Byers to block plans to use newly-built cycle routes on Tooting and Wandsworth Commons. Wandsworth Council is now waiting to hear from the High Court on the former transport
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Disarray as asbestos found in club's cellar
Dangerous blue asbestos was found at Battersea Labour Club last month after it was spotted following a routine inspection by environmental health officers. The cellar at the working men's club in Falcon Road was sealed off when around six feet of fibrous
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Gregg discovers why racing is a wristy business
I HAVE always thought that motorcycle racers must be mad. Let's face it, anyone who takes a bend virtually horizontal to the tarmac and risks having their kneecaps reshaped at the same time must be bonkers, with MPH standing for mad person hovering! And
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Gregg discovers why racing is a wristy business
I HAVE always thought that motorcycle racers must be mad. Let's face it, anyone who takes a bend virtually horizontal to the tarmac and risks having their kneecaps reshaped at the same time must be bonkers, with MPH standing for mad person hovering! And
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Train commuters in for major summer delays
TRAIN passengers will suffer major delays when 25 miles of track from Hemel Hempstead to Milton Keynes is blocked for engineering work this summer. The £100 million project, which is part of one of Europe's biggest and most complex railway construction
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Caf refuses to serve blind man
A MIX up at a cafe which refused to serve an 81-year-old blind man because he had a guide dog with him has been resolved with a free cup of coffee and a sandwich. Mr Les Clarke and his dog Amos were looking forward to a rest and refreshment at newly opened
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Salary sweetener for lollipop men and women
MORE lollipop men and women could soon be patrolling busy school crossing spots in Hertfordshire if the county council follows in the footsteps of Essex by increasing lollipop people's pay in order to attract more people to the job. Last year, there was
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Yobs target bus in broad daylight
YOBS targeted the route 89 bus twice in one week causing hundreds of pounds worth of damage. The buses, which operate between Slade Green and Lewisham, were vandalised in broad daylight and, as part of the Shop A Yob campaign, we are helping the police
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Inquiry into keys panic at Belmarsh
An urgent investigation is under way following the controversy over security at Belmarsh Prison. The move follows a gaffe, last month, which saw a member of staff walk away from the jail with a set of keys, creating a massive security scare at the site
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Gooding breaks host of club bests
PAUL GOODING continued the good form shown by Watford's swimmers at this year's Southern Counties Age Group Championships when he competed at Crystal Palace at the weekend. The 12-year-old competed in seven events, and produced a new personal best in
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Success for metric 'martyr'
Leyton: Metric 'martyr' Tony Bennett's group Active Resistance to Metrication (ARM) has won a three-year battle to persuade the Lee Valley Regional Park Authority to replace metric footpath signs with signs in miles and yards. Mr Bennett, 54, of Chippingfield
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Paramedics to get body armour
London: London ambulance staff are to be given stab and bulletproof vests for use in dangerous areas. According to London Ambulance Service (LAS) over 130 cases of physical attacks on paramedics were reported between January and March this year. Staff
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Five treated after ninth-floor blaze
A NINTH floor flat in Deptford was severely damaged by fire on Friday. The fire brigade received seven calls about the blaze, in Cornbury House, Evelyn Street, at 4.20pm. Crews from Deptford, Greenwich and East Greenwich attended and used one hose reel
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Police units to patrol buses
A PIONEREERING new initiative to stop crime on buses will run London-wide after a successful pilot scheme in Lewisham. London Mayor Ken Livingstone has launched his £25m Transport Policing Unit across the 33 boroughs after positive trials on the 185 route
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Playing safe on the river
A free safety book for recreational users of the Thames has been compiled in preparation for the summer season. The 47-page booklet, which is published by the Port of London Authority (PLA), includes rules and advice on safety procedures, communication
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Stansted housing plans up in the air
Stansted: Claims that the Government plans to build thousands of homes in Stansted as part of a scheme to provide affordable housing in the south east have come under intense criticism. Reports in several national newspapers claim Chancellor Gordon Brown
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Commons Column, with Epping Forest MP Eleanor Laing
Education is always on the political agenda because almost everyone has a child, grandchild, niece, nephew, neighbour or friend who is going through some part of the education system. So everyone cares about education. But one area which does not get
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Festival full of colour
THE Queen's Golden Jubilee year was celebrated with an array of colourful displays at the North Weald Methodist Church flower festival at the weekend.o A healthy turnout graced the two-day event which raised about £300 for the refurbishment of the church
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Terry's dream fro AFC Dons
Former Wimbledon manager Terry Burton has sent a good luck message to AFC Wimbledon as the newly-formed club prepare for their first match. The new Dons visit Sutton United in a pre-season friendly next Wednesday night. Burton was a more-than-interested
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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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New boss: What took them so long?
It was hardly a surprise when the Wimbledon who will play at Selhurst Park next season gave Stuart Murdoch the job. The only surprise is that it took so long to make the decision. When the goalkeeping coach was given the job, the only question was why
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New boss: What took them so long?
It was hardly a surprise when the Wimbledon who will play at Selhurst Park next season gave Stuart Murdoch the job. The only surprise is that it took so long to make the decision. When the goalkeeping coach was given the job, the only question was why
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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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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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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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Fans protest at Wimbledon opener
Gillingham's opening league match of the season against Wimbledon FC Ltd on Saturday, August 10, may be played in a near-empty stadium, writes Tony Hudd. More fans could be outside the ground as both sets of supporters make a peaceful protest by forming
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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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AFC boom contrasts with MK club's plight
AFC Wimbledon held their player trials at Wimbledon Common Extensions on Saturday and loads of people from WISA and the Dons Trust were there to help things go smoothy. Paul Tanner from the Wimbledon News was there to take a stack of photographs to capture
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AFC boom contrasts with MK club's plight
AFC Wimbledon held their player trials at Wimbledon Common Extensions on Saturday and loads of people from WISA and the Dons Trust were there to help things go smoothy. Paul Tanner from the Wimbledon News was there to take a stack of photographs to capture
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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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Film greats back Uni course
Film star Bob Hoskins dropped in at Southgate's Chicken Shed Theatre on Thursday to launch a new performing arts course. Bob Hoskins, who has appeared in countless films including Mermaids and Mona Lisa, was joined by Chariots of Fire director Lord David
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Perry's perils
Shakespeare's magic will be coming to Ilford next week with four summer evenings of open-air theatre. The London Bubble will perform Pericles, the Bard's rarely-performed fairytale, in Valentines Park from Tuesday to Saturday. Pericles is a prince who
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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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Security firm drafted in to stamp out crime
Edmonton: Residents of affluent Hadley Wood have taken the fight against crime into their own hands by hiring a private security firm to patrol the neighbourhood. The Hadley Wood Residents Association has employed Hertfordshire firm SectorGuard to look
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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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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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Weather can't beat Showers
WHEN Victoria Showers entered a TV talent contest, most would have thought her name was written all over the top prize. The 37-year-old from Ardgowan Road, Catford, entered ITV's national Search for a Weather Star competition, hoping to fulfil her dream
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Ex-lover had gun shoved in mouth
A SYDENHAM man had a handgun shoved in his mouth during a terrifying attack by his ex-girlfriend's new lover, the Inner London Crown Court heard. Richard Williams, aged 21, and a 17-year-old accomplice, allegedly confronted Aaron Douglas in Alldays, in
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Ex-lover had gun shoved in mouth
A SYDENHAM man had a handgun shoved in his mouth during a terrifying attack by his ex-girlfriend's new lover, the Inner London Crown Court heard. Richard Williams, aged 21, and a 17-year-old accomplice, allegedly confronted Aaron Douglas in Alldays, in
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Ex-lover had gun shoved in mouth
A SYDENHAM man had a handgun shoved in his mouth during a terrifying attack by his ex-girlfriend's new lover, the Inner London Crown Court heard. Richard Williams, aged 21, and a 17-year-old accomplice, allegedly confronted Aaron Douglas in Alldays, in
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Leap of death to save baby's life
A DEPTFORD dad plunged 120ft to his death when armed raiders threatened to murder his two-year-old daughter, the Old Bailey heard. The gang of three men, armed with a knife and a claw hammer, burst into Thei Daiby's 12th-floor flat and demanded the 29
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Marieanne joins the revolution
The gulf between Fulham Ladies and the rest was perfectly illustrated when Marieanne Spacey arrived at the club this week. Spacey, the biggest name in women's football, has joined Fulham on a one-year contract from Arsenal who are likely to be their main
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First national strike since 1979 over pay
COUNCIL workers will stage their first national strike since the 1979 Winter of Discontent after voting to take action over pay. Schools, leisure centres, housing and environmental services will be hit by the 24-hour stoppage on July 17. Members of three
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Screams as 'gent' jailed for rape
A CLUBBER was jailed for seven years after raping a woman who collapsed at his flat in a drunken stupor. Martin Dunn, aged 35, of Stephen's Close, Beckenham, took the woman to his home after chatting her up at Biba's nightclub, in Widmore Road, Bromley
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Chelsea begin new Tooting era
Chelsea will now be Tooting & Mitcham's first opponents at Bishopsford Road. The club were due to open their new ground against Millwall on July 16. But after advice from the developers, the game has been cancelled, and fans will have to wait until
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Bob's Trophy test
Banstead Athletic have been dealt a difficult tie in their debut season of FA Trophy football. Bob Langford and his team will travel to Wealdstone in the first round of the competition, which kicks off on Saturday, November 2. Having been used to playing
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Real hopes of promotion
Sutton & Epsom RFC started their pre-season training on Monday. This should be a season full of promise as Sutton are in with a great chance of promotion and hoping for a good run in the Tetley Bitter Cup. Sutton, who are Surrey's sole representative
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Sutton through despite defeat
Sutton Tennis & Squash Club have qualified for the LTA National Club League play-off even though they lost their last match. STSC booked their place as group runners-up and will now travel to Scotland to play Edinburgh club Next Generation. Despite
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Nurse joins Ken at heroes' party
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 Homesdale Road, Bromley, was nominated to attend the glitzy event at the Tate Modern
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It's great Britten!
John Britten has become the first player in Chipstead Golf club's 96-year history to retain the club championship. John, who plays off a handicap of five, had gross scores of 72 and 74, which enabled him to narrowly beat his closest rival, David Bell
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Cat's in the belfry
A TABBY cat which was stuck on a church roof in West Wickham for two days has been rescued by an RSPCA officer. Sydney Higgs, 79, of Hawes Lane, spotted the ginger moggie on the top of the Methodist church roof on Sunday when he came back from holiday
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United boss: Fans need to be patient
Sutton boss John Rains has warned Sutton fans not to expect too much too soon from his young team. At times last season, United fielded half a dozen players aged 21 or under, and Rains says his team is still on a steep learning curve. "Supporters are
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Film-makers get grant for festival
A FILM festival to showcase eight new films made by school pupils has been awarded more than £3,500. Suburban Shorts will screen the films at The Odeon, in Beckenham High Street, next February. Bromley Council's arts development team joined forces with
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Film-makers get grant for festival
A FILM festival to showcase eight new films made by school pupils has been awarded more than £3,500. Suburban Shorts will screen the films at The Odeon, in Beckenham High Street, next February. Bromley Council's arts development team joined forces with
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Sutton ready for big night
Sutton United are expecting a bumper crowd for AFC Wimbledon's first ever match on Wednesday night. It promises to be one of the most momentous nights at Gander Green Lane since United's glorious FA Cup triumph against Coventry City in 1989. TV cameras
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Thief burns rubber
A DRIVER sped off without paying for four new tyres that had just been fitted to his van. The 25-year-old man dropped his white Vauxhall Astra at Pro Tyre in the Great Cambridge Road, Enfield, last Saturday. He escaped without paying when a member of
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Knifed in gang grudge attack
... but police are not ruling out a racial motive for stabbing near Stephen Lawrence memorial SIX youths who attempted to knife a 30-year-old Eltham man to death in a suspected grudge attack are being hunted by police. Initial reports suggested the attack
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Council apology after bills sent to deceased
s=10CASH-STRAPPED Enfield Council has been branded 'insensitive' after chasing up debts left by deceased residents.o Numerous letters have been sent out by the authority to people who have died in a bid to recover money from relatives. In one case, Vic
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Knifed in gang grudge attack
... but police are not ruling out a racial motive for stabbing near Stephen Lawrence memorial SIX youths who attempted to knife a 30-year-old Eltham man to death in a suspected grudge attack are being hunted by police. Initial reports suggested the attack
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Red carpet treatment at Dulwich College
There was real red carpet treatment for a special VIP who paid a visit to Dulwich College last Tuesday, July 2. The Chinese Ambassador to the UK Ma Zhengang paid a visit to promote the college's relations with Shanghai and to see the facilities. The college
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Security firm drafted in to stamp out crime
s=10RESIDENTS of affluent Hadley Wood have taken the fight against crime into their own hands by hiring a private security firm to patrol the neighbourhood.o The Hadley Wood Residents Association has employed Hertfordshire firm SectorGuard to look after
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'Petulant' Posh sued for claims
POSH Spice could end up spending a lot more than she bargained for after a shopping trip to Bluewater hit the headlines. After more than a year of legal wrangling, the family which runs memorabilia shop, GT's Recollections, has won the right to sue the
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Dulwich College architects
Children from Dulwich College were invited to the Serpentine Gallery in Hyde Park last week to take part in National Children's Art Day. The Year 7 pupils joined children from all over London in submitting ideas on how the planned new pavilion being built
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'Petulant' Posh sued for claims
POSH Spice could end up spending a lot more than she bargained for after a shopping trip to Bluewater hit the headlines. After more than a year of legal wrangling, the family which runs memorabilia shop, GT's Recollections, has won the right to sue the
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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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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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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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Lunch club for elderly
Age Concern Kingston is launching a lunch club for older people living on the Cambridge Road Estate. It will meet every Wednesday at Piper Hall from noon. The first lunch club will be held on July 10 and the charity is looking for volunteers who can spare
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Three charged for pizza crime
The trial of a 17-year-old Cheam girl accused of stealing a pizza at gun-point with two other men has been set down for November 25 at Kingston Crown Court. The girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, and co-defendants Jordan Barrett and Sam Frost
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Kebab man roasted for illegal late nights
A KEBAB shop owner in Welling was fined for trading after midnight without a night cafe licence. Yunus Tunc, who is the owner of Kebab Ye, in Falconwood Avenue, pleaded guilty to seven charges by post and was fined £4,200 and ordered to pay £500 costs
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Exposed to asbestos by work clothes
A 69-year-old woman from Bexleyheath died 50 years after inhaling asbestos dust from her boiler-maker father's overalls, an inquest heard. Betty Barran, of Canberra Road, died on March 24, this year, of a lung tumour caused by asbestos exposure as a child
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Exposed to asbestos by work clothes
A 69-year-old woman from Bexleyheath died 50 years after inhaling asbestos dust from her boiler-maker father's overalls, an inquest heard. Betty Barran, of Canberra Road, died on March 24, this year, of a lung tumour caused by asbestos exposure as a child
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Hospital chairman resigns
THE chairman of Bromley Hospital has announced he is going to stand down on July 31. Selwyn Ward has been chairman of Bromley Hospitals NHS Trust since March 2001. He decided to stand down because of increased work commitments as a publisher, writer and
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Green light to expand bakery
FURIOUS residents hurled their council papers to the floor as plans to expand a bakery near their homes, were given the go-ahead. There were angry scenes in Bexley's council chamber as the plans, which include four huge new silos, a massive bread cooler
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Green light to expand bakery
FURIOUS residents hurled their council papers to the floor as plans to expand a bakery near their homes, were given the go-ahead. There were angry scenes in Bexley's council chamber as the plans, which include four huge new silos, a massive bread cooler
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Thames strategy launch
A 100-YEAR-OLD plann-ing vision for the river Thames between Kew and Chelsea was formally launched at the borough's Wetland Centre last Friday, the result of three years of research and consultation. The Thames Strategy from Kew to Chelsea sets out a
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Cheers for royal visit
YOUNGSTERS chanted "we love the Queen" at the top of their voices, as thousands of people lined the streets of Catford for the Royal visit. Her Majesty the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh attended the Broadway Theatre, as part of the Jubilee celebrations
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OAP died after fall
AN ELDERLY man fell out of an Eltham nursing home bed twice in one day and died a week later, an inquest heard. William Donaldson, 82, who suffered from confusion and dementia was a resident at The Oaks home, in Sidcup Road. On April 26, this year, Mr
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OAP died after fall
AN ELDERLY man fell out of an Eltham nursing home bed twice in one day and died a week later, an inquest heard. William Donaldson, 82, who suffered from confusion and dementia was a resident at The Oaks home, in Sidcup Road. On April 26, this year, Mr
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Hardworking staff rewarded in council 'Oscars'
EMPLOYEES at Lewisham Council celebrated hard work and achievement at their very own version of the Oscars. The Lewisham Pride Awards ceremony was held at Blackheath Halls, in Lee Road. Awards rewarded efforts in various categories including team performance
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Hardworking staff rewarded in council 'Oscars'
EMPLOYEES at Lewisham Council celebrated hard work and achievement at their very own version of the Oscars. The Lewisham Pride Awards ceremony was held at Blackheath Halls, in Lee Road. Awards rewarded efforts in various categories including team performance
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Legal eagle dies
TRIBUTES have been paid following the death of radio and television's tough-talking legal eagle, Gary Jacobs. The larger than life solicitor from Montrose Close, Woodford Green, whose legal prowess propelled him from humble East End origins to national
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Newsagent robbed by masked men
ARMED raiders wearing ski masks made off with £4,000 after robbing a newsagents in Whitton early on Sunday morning. The 48-year-old manager of Balfour Newsagents on the High Street, opened the shop's rear door at 6am on June 30th and was faced with two
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Second black hole appears in village
BUSINESSES and residents in Blackheath Village have called for heavy traffic to be re-routed from the area after a second large pothole appeared. The call follows the appearance of the 2m-wide hole at the bottom of Tranquil Vale on Wednesday, July 3.
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Second black hole appears in village
BUSINESSES and residents in Blackheath Village have called for heavy traffic to be re-routed from the area after a second large pothole appeared. The call follows the appearance of the 2m-wide hole at the bottom of Tranquil Vale on Wednesday, July 3.
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In Brief
BENEFITS ADVICE: Dartford Citizens' Advice Bureau will be running a benefits advice day on Thursday, July 25. Free, confidential help on all types of entitlement will be available between 10am and 4pm. No appointment is necessary, just call in at the
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Olympic champ gives school talk
OLYMPIC Gold Medal winner Isabel Newstead visited Larkswood Junior School in Chingford, to talk about overcoming her illness, which left her confined to a wheelchair. Ms Newstead, who won the 2000 Sydney Paralympics Ladies air pistol, showed the children
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Robber used crowbar to hold up off-licence
POLICE are hunting a man who threatened a shop assistant with a crowbar before making off with hundreds of pounds. The man in his mid-20s entered the Victoria Wine Store, Mead Road, Dartford, and stole more than £600 cash on June 16. He wore a black baseball
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Jubilee fete raises fund
HAYES Village Association is holding a Queen's Golden Jubilee Fete on July 13. It is taking place in the library gardens in Hayes Street, Hayes, and will be officially opened at 1pm by the vicar of St Mary the Virgin Church, Reverend David Graham. All
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Jubilee fete raises fund
HAYES Village Association is holding a Queen's Golden Jubilee Fete on July 13. It is taking place in the library gardens in Hayes Street, Hayes, and will be officially opened at 1pm by the vicar of St Mary the Virgin Church, Reverend David Graham. All
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Fundraisers help seamen's charity
PUB regulars in Northumberland Heath had fun raising cash for charity. The Royal Oak pub, in Bexley Road, staged a host of events, including a barbecue, putting people in the stocks, a Wild West shoot-out, head-shaving, leg-waxing, a darts tournament,
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Travellers are moved off common in three hours
POLICE persuaded travellers to move their caravans off Chislehurst Common just three hours after they arrived. Residents bombarded Bromley Council with phone calls when the group parked six caravans on the common at about 12.30pm on July 8. Bromley police
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Landscape firm is fined
A LANDSCAPE firm was fined £240 and ordered to pay court costs of £250 after blocking a road and pavement in Shortlands with building materials. Croydon-based Landscapes by Design Ltd pleaded guilty at Bromley Magistrates' Court, on May 29, to blocking
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Sam's still in hospital
EASTENDERS actress Kim Medcalf is recovering in hospital after a horrific car accident in northern France. Bromley girl Kim, 28, who plays Sam Mitchell in the soap, broke her breastbone and leg and suffered severe bruising. The smash happened on the first
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OAP hit by bus
A BUS driver who knocked down an 87-year-old man told the dead pensioner's family he had no chance of stopping. Retired foreman Alfred Wager died when he was hit by the single-decker bus in Rochester Road, Gravesend. Arriva driver Edward Blanch told an
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Double-decker's roof ripped off in smash
A BUS driver got caught in a jam when his double-decker lost its roof under a railway bridge in Shortlands. The top deck was ripped off as he tried to squeeze through a 12ft clearance beneath the railway line at 11.30am, on July 7. Onlookers screamed
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Double-decker's roof ripped off in smash
A BUS driver got caught in a jam when his double-decker lost its roof under a railway bridge in Shortlands. The top deck was ripped off as he tried to squeeze through a 12ft clearance beneath the railway line at 11.30am, on July 7. Onlookers screamed
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Jubilee arts fair
CRAFTS and skills of every description were on show at a Golden Jubilee arts fair at Crook Log leisure centre, Bexleyheath. The event attracted large crowds who were impressed by the wealth of talent on show from clubs and groups based in the borough.
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Jubilee arts fair
CRAFTS and skills of every description were on show at a Golden Jubilee arts fair at Crook Log leisure centre, Bexleyheath. The event attracted large crowds who were impressed by the wealth of talent on show from clubs and groups based in the borough.
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Tunnel work gets started
DIGGING will start later this month for the massive tunnels under the Thames needed for the Channel Tunnel Rail Link. Setting off from Swanscombe, the twin bore tunnel will carry intercontinental trains as part of the project to shorten journey times
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Tunnel work gets started
DIGGING will start later this month for the massive tunnels under the Thames needed for the Channel Tunnel Rail Link. Setting off from Swanscombe, the twin bore tunnel will carry intercontinental trains as part of the project to shorten journey times
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Quarry plan: your views considered
RESPONSES to plans for the massive Eastern Quarry development will be put before council leaders. Dartford Council's cabinet is due to meet tomorrow (Thursday) night to discuss the results of its consultation exercise about the proposed "urban village
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Council heated over travellers
TOUGH action is being demanded to tackle travellers who have "mindlessly" left a trail of devastation across Swanley. Swanley town councillors are writing to Prime Minister Tony Blair, Home Secretary David Blunkett and the Environment Minister Michael
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Council heated over travellers
TOUGH action is being demanded to tackle travellers who have "mindlessly" left a trail of devastation across Swanley. Swanley town councillors are writing to Prime Minister Tony Blair, Home Secretary David Blunkett and the Environment Minister Michael
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Crooner Dean Martin is brought to life
CROONER Dean Martin will be brought to life in a new musical in Leytonstone. Deano, which follows the life and times of the famous singer from bottle to bottle and as a member of the famous Rat Pack has been produced by a local playwright. Actor and singer
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Derelict site is transformed
A ONCE-derelict playground has been transformed into a stunning community garden by residents of the Essex Close Estate in Walthamstow. The garden was officially opened at the weekend by the estate's oldest resident Olive Kaye, 85, and the youngest, two-year-old
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It's fun time now school's out
IT will be fun and action for youngsters during their summer holidays, with the seventh annual mega programme offering a massive range of activities. Sports, games, performing arts and day trips are just some of the activities in store at seven locations
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It's fun time now school's out
IT will be fun and action for youngsters during their summer holidays, with the seventh annual mega programme offering a massive range of activities. Sports, games, performing arts and day trips are just some of the activities in store at seven locations
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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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Only the veggie best
GARDENING enthusiasts in Chalk produced an abundance of flowers, fruit and vegetables at a summer show. More than 150 people turned up for the Chalk Village Gardeners' Club summer show, in Chalk parish hall, Lower Higham Road. There were 41 classes for
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Get your skates on
QUARTER-PIPES, grind boxes and five foot high ramps are just some of the obstacles skate-boarders will face at the weekend. Those taking part in the Skate'n'Stone skate boarding competition will be asked to perform specialist skating tricks for the judges
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A pint for charity at Real Ale Festival
SPECIALLY brewed beers and Kentish wines will be available at a Real Ale Festival taking place in Dartford from July 12 to 14. The sixth annual festival is taking place in Central Park in aid of the Fire Services National Benevolent Fund, which helps
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Plan for mast is defeated
BATTLING pensioners have defeated an attempt by a mobile phone giant to mount a mast on the roof of their sheltered accommodation in Gravesend. Residents of Wimbourne House, in Taunton Vale, were allowed to vote on whether the owners of the building,
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In Brief
RUN FOR CHARITY: A half-marathon is taking place in Dartford on July 21 to raise money for Breakthrough Breast Cancer. The 13-mile run is being held in Central Park. Call 020 7557 6622 or email events@breakthrough.org.uk GIVE BLOOD: Blood donor sessions
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In Brief
RUN FOR CHARITY: A half-marathon is taking place in Dartford on July 21 to raise money for Breakthrough Breast Cancer. The 13-mile run is being held in Central Park. Call 020 7557 6622 or email events@breakthrough.org.uk GIVE BLOOD: Blood donor sessions
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School now in different class
WILMINGTON Hall pupils are celebrating the opening of a £1m performing arts and humanities block. It means children at the secondary school, in Common Lane, will have the chance to study GCSE and A-level drama courses. Deputy headteacher Steve Cook, who
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Students' own graduation day
STUDENTS are wearing their mortar boards as they take part in their very own 'Graduation Day.' The youngsters, all Year 6 pupils at Downsell Road Junior School, took part in the unique ceremony yesterday (Wednesday July 10) morning. As each of the children
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Recycling is working well
KENT County Council's drive to encourage recycling is paying dividends as figures show rates are up on last year. Although the recycling rate at Dartford Heath fell by nine per cent, other sites in north Kent saw a rise. At Pedham Place, in Swanley, more
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Rewarded for work abroad
TALENTED men and women from around south east London have been rewarded for their excellent work abroad. The hard work of six local people was recognised as they returned from their travelling Fellowships, which allowed them to expand their skills. The
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Global citizens
YOUNGSTERS and teachers from Greenwich's twin town in Ghana attended an international conference held in the borough. The Greenwich International Young People's Conference on global citizenship, is the follow up event from the first held in the borough
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Global citizens
YOUNGSTERS and teachers from Greenwich's twin town in Ghana attended an international conference held in the borough. The Greenwich International Young People's Conference on global citizenship, is the follow up event from the first held in the borough
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Global citizens
YOUNGSTERS and teachers from Greenwich's twin town in Ghana attended an international conference held in the borough. The Greenwich International Young People's Conference on global citizenship, is the follow up event from the first held in the borough
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I may sue says dad
A DEVASTATED father from Abbey Wood says he wants to sue two hospitals after his daughter died when her chemotherapy treatment for leukaemia went wrong. Brenda Okeze, 17, of Overton Road, died from multi-organ failure on April 12 at the Royal Brompton
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I may sue says dad
A DEVASTATED father from Abbey Wood says he wants to sue two hospitals after his daughter died when her chemotherapy treatment for leukaemia went wrong. Brenda Okeze, 17, of Overton Road, died from multi-organ failure on April 12 at the Royal Brompton
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Low pay is reason for strike
COUNCIL workers will stage their first national strike since the 1979 winter of discontent after voting to take action over pay. Schools, leisure centres, housing and environmental services across Greenwich will be hit by the 24-hour stoppage which has
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Low pay is reason for strike
COUNCIL workers will stage their first national strike since the 1979 winter of discontent after voting to take action over pay. Schools, leisure centres, housing and environmental services across Greenwich will be hit by the 24-hour stoppage which has
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Bowling club success
Sir,-I was indeed interested to see the three letters in last week's issue regarding the Friends of Radnor Gardens music day, held on Sunday June 23rd. With my wife and young sons, I attended and we all totally agree with the very favourable responses
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Dog show helps charity
EPPING and District Dog Training Club's exemption dog show raised £1,000 for the Chigwell Riding Trust charity. Club members were given a guided tour of the High Road centre when dog club chairman Terry Ransome presented the proceeds to Debbie Hall. The
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Dog show helps charity
EPPING and District Dog Training Club's exemption dog show raised £1,000 for the Chigwell Riding Trust charity. Club members were given a guided tour of the High Road centre when dog club chairman Terry Ransome presented the proceeds to Debbie Hall. The
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Keep parks safe meeting
COUNCIL staff and police have been reminded of their responsibility to maintain safety in Greenwich parks and make sure they can be used by everybody. A public meeting was called by the authority to tackle residents' complaints over issues of drug taking
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Will English Heritage approve demolition
Sir,-In an ideal world the museum would very much have liked to have been able to move from the Old Town Hall to 'The kirk on the Green'. However, the Board has decided with regret that in the short term, it would not be possible to do this in the present
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Colourful festival for racial harmony
RACIAL harmony and cultural diversity were top of the agenda at a major music and fun-filled festival in Plumstead. The anti-racist festival drew in numerous bands, including garage stars Distant Soundz, R&B band Dark Roses as well as Asian music
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Lady White's view on park traffic
Sir,-It is with mounting concern that I read of some of the proposals to 'curtail traffic' in Richmond Park. We have lived in the area for more than 40 years, use the park regularly and see no valid justification for them. If anything they would aggravate
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Cake techniques demonstrated
A DEMONSTRATION of cake decorating techniques was given by Carol Snook to the last meeting of Waltham Abbey (Evening) Townswomen's Guild. The next meeting is at the Red Cross Centre, Roundhills, Waltham Abbey, at 7.30pm on Monday. The evening, which will
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It's just the place for community
IT WAS cups of tea all round for the residents of North Cray who celebrated their new community hall with an open day for all the family. The hall, formerly part of North Cray Primary School, has been adapted and refurbished and will be the base for many
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It's just the place for community
IT WAS cups of tea all round for the residents of North Cray who celebrated their new community hall with an open day for all the family. The hall, formerly part of North Cray Primary School, has been adapted and refurbished and will be the base for many
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Good rally organised by Bexley club
Bexley Light Car Club organised a successful tarmac stage rally at Chertsey. It attracted 47 starters with many club members either involved with the organisation of the rally or competing. The event ran over eight competitive stages and witnessed a close
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Mast plans undecided
PLANS for a 15m high mobile phone mast, four microwave dishes and three antennae at Collins Farm, Foster Street, Hastingwood, which were refused permission by Epping Forest Council, are to be decided on appeal. July 9, 2002 12:00
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Centre gets top marks
GREENWICH Council's Housing Aid Centre has retained its Charter Mark status following a Government inspection. The authority will keep the gong for another three years, after an independent panel confirmed the service offered to residents living in the
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Forest walk to look at dragonflies
DRAGONFLIES will be the focus of attention on a special walk on Saturday. Epping Forest Council's countryside management service, Epping Forest Countrycare, and the Lee Valley Regional Park Authority, have organised the 6.8 mile guided tour through the
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Council workers to strike
COUNCIL workers will stage their first national strike since the 1979 Winter of Discontent after voting to take action over pay. Schools, leisure centres, housing and environmental services will be hit by the 24-hour stoppage on July 17. Members of three
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Go gunning for fun
Grass Roots Soccer, in association with Arsenal FC, are organising fun sessions during the school holidays. Various venues in Kent are being used, the nearest of which is Northfleet School for Boys, and costs £36 for the four-day course from August 5-
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Top honours for volunteers
AWARDS for volunteers of the year were presented when the Epping Forest Volunteer Bureau marked national volunteers week. Christine Sprules, a volunteer for the Women's Royal Voluntary Service since 1988, won the Volunteer of the Year award. The WRVS,
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Good report for school as doors close
A BEXLEY secondary school, due to close in two weeks, has had a glowing Ofsted report. Thamesmead Community College, which will make way for the new Bexley Business Academy in September was put into special measures by the Government's school inspection
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Chloe and Gavin snap up awards
Woods & Porter Photographers, of West Hill in Dartford, continue with their sponsorship the Dartford Harriers' Athletes of the Month awards. Amongst the latest awards were 14-year-old Chloe Gale, who jumped 4.81 metres to win the under-15 long jump
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Teen's treatment went awry
A TEENAGE girl from Abbey Wood with leukaemia died after chemotherapy to cure her went tragically wrong, an inquest heard. Brenda Okeze, 17, of Overton Road, died of multiple-organ failure, on April 12, at the Royal Brompton Hospital. Southwark Coroner's
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Small is beautiful in the world of Bonsai
An ancient Chinese Art is thriving in 21st century Middlesex. Bonsai has its origins in the far east. The word comes from Japan and, in its most simplistic translation, means "something that grows in a shallow container". "Tree in a pot" is a better description
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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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 2002 21:00
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Harvest End Women's Club
Meets at Meriden Community Centre, Garston; every Wednesday, 7.30pm. New members very welcome. July 9, 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 9, 2002 21:00
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Memorial to Spike
Sir,-We would be very pleased to hear from anyone interested in helping establish a living, working memorial to Spike Milligan and all the Goons, along with a national competition to discover new British comedy writers.-Philip Landor, The British Studio
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Artifacts
Square times: Bands Tawana, Finding Emerson White and Southern Dilemma perform at The Square, Fourth Avenue, Harlow, tomorrow. Admission is £3. Hardcore punk band Agnostic Front perform on Friday with support from Assert. Admission is £9 in advance or
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Artifacts
Square times: Bands Tawana, Finding Emerson White and Southern Dilemma perform at The Square, Fourth Avenue, Harlow, tomorrow. Admission is £3. Hardcore punk band Agnostic Front perform on Friday with support from Assert. Admission is £9 in advance or
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Inquiry into keys panic at Belmarsh
AN URGENT investigation is under way following the controversy over security at Belmarsh Prison. The move follows a gaffe, last month, which saw a member of staff walk away from the jail with a set of keys, creating a massive security scare at the site
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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 9, 2002 21:00
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Inquiry into keys panic at Belmarsh
AN URGENT investigation is under way following the controversy over security at Belmarsh Prison. The move follows a gaffe, last month, which saw a member of staff walk away from the jail with a set of keys, creating a massive security scare at the site
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Victory for ex-soldiers in war pension battle
A DISABLED former soldier from Gravesend says he is happy the council is going to stop penalising residents who receive war disablement pensions. Former army officer Nicholas White, 46, of Goodward Crescent, supported a two-month Royal British Legion
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Victory for ex-soldiers in war pension battle
A DISABLED former soldier from Gravesend says he is happy the council is going to stop penalising residents who receive war disablement pensions. Former army officer Nicholas White, 46, of Goodward Crescent, supported a two-month Royal British Legion
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Students exhibit artistic talent
PARENTS, governors and guests were treated to a stunning display of talent as art and design students from Townley Grammar School for Girls put on a show of their A2 coursework. The show encompassed sculpture, paintings and textile work by the girls which
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Success for metric 'martyr'
Signs battle success follows three-year fight METRIC 'martyr' Tony Bennett's group Active Resistance to Metrication (ARM) has won a three-year battle to persuade the Lee Valley Regional Park Authority to replace metric footpath signs with signs in miles
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Success for metric 'martyr'
Signs battle success follows three-year fight METRIC 'martyr' Tony Bennett's group Active Resistance to Metrication (ARM) has won a three-year battle to persuade the Lee Valley Regional Park Authority to replace metric footpath signs with signs in miles
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Youngsters' theatre to go it alone
YOUNG thespians will benefit when Dartford's youth theatre is given its independence from the council. For the first time in its 16-year history, an independent management committee will be set up to run the theatre, based at the Mick Jagger Centre, and
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Lynde report must be published now
Sir,-Westminster Health Care, the owners of Lynde House, should heed the old adage: when in a hole stop digging (letter from Tony Heywood, Chief Executive, June 21st). Any organisation, good or bad, faces consumer complaints. The test of a good organisation
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Language cash for top school
ONE of Bexley's top schools has won its bid to become a specialist language college, netting £600,000 of specialist funding from the Government The cash for Bexley Grammar School, in Welling, will enable it to expand the number of languages it offers
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Parks' kiosks open again
VISITORS to parks in Gravesend and Meopham can once again enjoy refreshments from kiosks which have now reopened. And the two kiosks, in Camer Park, near Sole Street, and Woodlands Park, in Wrotham Road will be providing people with refreshments seven
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Parks' kiosks open again
VISITORS to parks in Gravesend and Meopham can once again enjoy refreshments from kiosks which have now reopened. And the two kiosks, in Camer Park, near Sole Street, and Woodlands Park, in Wrotham Road will be providing people with refreshments seven
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Bad time for BBHC
BBHC 1st X1 hockey mixed side played Beckenham Ramblers and were beaten 5-2, while the 2nd X1 BBHC Muppets' team played top-of-the-table Purley Allsorts and lost 3-0. Both sides will now struggle to qualify for the finals later in the summer. However,
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Travellers join the circus
A GROUP of cheeky travellers hoped they wouldn't be noticed when they attempted to join other caravans on public land in Sidcup. They had planned to stay camped on The Green, in Sidcup, where the Moscow State Circus is currently performing, alongside
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Lottery fund to help clubs for children
HUNDREDS of extra places for children in Bexley will be available at pre and after-school clubs, enabling parents to go back to work. Bexley Council has secured £177,242 from the country's largest lottery distributor, the new Opportunities Fund, which
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Sea Cadets in impressive form for HM
MEMBERS of Gravesend Sea Cadets played an important part in a royal visit. They joined 175 other cadets from army, air and sea cadet organisations when the Queen visited all sections of the armed forces in Portsmouth. After going through training with
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Sea Cadets in impressive form for HM
MEMBERS of Gravesend Sea Cadets played an important part in a royal visit. They joined 175 other cadets from army, air and sea cadet organisations when the Queen visited all sections of the armed forces in Portsmouth. After going through training with
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Humph at Bulls Head
Jazz legend Humphrey Lyttelton takes to the stage this week at one of his favourite venues, The Bulls Head, Barnes. The octogenarian self taught trumpeter is one of the most popular fixtures on the British and international jazz circuit. And despite his
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Playing safe on the river
A FREE safety book for recreational users of the Thames has been compiled in preparation for the summer season. The 47-page booklet, which is published by the Port of London Authority (PLA), includes rules and advice on safety procedures, communication
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Playing safe on the river
A FREE safety book for recreational users of the Thames has been compiled in preparation for the summer season. The 47-page booklet, which is published by the Port of London Authority (PLA), includes rules and advice on safety procedures, communication
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Playing safe on the river
A FREE safety book for recreational users of the Thames has been compiled in preparation for the summer season. The 47-page booklet, which is published by the Port of London Authority (PLA), includes rules and advice on safety procedures, communication
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School looks set to expand
PLANS to build six classrooms as part of a new pre-preparatory school building at Bishop's Stortford College have been submitted to East Herts Council. If given the go-ahead, the new school building will provide facilities for 130 four to seven-year-olds
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Stansted housing plans up in the air
CLAIMS that the Government plans to build thousands of homes in Stansted as part of a scheme to provide affordable housing in the south east have come under intense criticism. Reports in several national newspapers claim Chancellor Gordon Brown is planning
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Cabbie charged with GBH after man is left critical
A MINICAB driver has appeared in court, after a fight at a Thamesmead club left a man in a critical condition. Gary Clark, aged 43, of Whinyates Road, Eltham, appeared at Woolwich Magistrates' Court on July 1 charged with grievous bodily harm. He is accused
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Cabbie charged with GBH after man is left critical
A MINICAB driver has appeared in court, after a fight at a Thamesmead club left a man in a critical condition. Gary Clark, aged 43, of Whinyates Road, Eltham, appeared at Woolwich Magistrates' Court on July 1 charged with grievous bodily harm. He is accused
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Cabbie charged with GBH after man is left critical
A MINICAB driver has appeared in court, after a fight at a Thamesmead club left a man in a critical condition. Gary Clark, aged 43, of Whinyates Road, Eltham, appeared at Woolwich Magistrates' Court on July 1 charged with grievous bodily harm. He is accused
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Richmond the Gay capital of Surrey?
Sir,-I feel I must join in the long running debate over the Richmond Arms and whether or not it is a friendly pub. As a gay man of the world, who frequents pubs in the West End and in other capitals, I would like to confirm what your correspondent stated
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Painter of Queen now immortalises Catholic prelates
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Cherie Blair and the Duke and Duchess of Calabria were just some of the guests at the unveiling of the latest paintings by distinguished local artist Christian Furr last week. The artist, who lives in Ham and works out of
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Dangerous cyclists
Sir,-On a balmy morning recently, lovely and peaceful in the Park, I (in my 90s) and dear wife were strolling enjoyably on the Tamsin Trail between Sheen and Richmond. Suddenly, without warning, I was struck on the back by a speeding cyclist who, before
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Bowl up for open nights at Hesketh
Hesketh Park Bowling Club is inviting everyone from the age of 11 to attend open nights at the club's HQ in Park Road, Dartford. The intention is to hold them twice-weekly, with the club supplying the bowls and visitors needing to bring just flat-soled
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Future of youth squash looks healthier with new courts plan
Plans to kill off youth squash in Potters Bar have been shelved after Hertsmere Council unveiled proposals to build two new courts at the Furzefield Centre. The future of the sport in the town had looked bleak when the council announced in March it was
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Brentford plan was not called in
Sir,-The comprehensive regeneration and redevelopment of land south of high street, Brentford, to provide a mix of uses including retail (class A1 and A3), leisure (class D2), residential (class C3) and employment (class B1) and ancillary uses ancillary
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Why did the Mayor not greet the Queen?
Sir,-I am sure that many Hounslow residents will be disappointed that our new Mayor, Councillor John Connolly, was not present to represent our borough when the Queen visited Gunnersbury Park last week as part of her Golden Jubilee Tour. The Mayors of
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Liam's got a heart of gold
TEAM Darenth Cycling Club made a big impact in the finals of the Raleigh Challenge held in Rochester. There was around 260 riders in all year groups competing at the finals. In the boys' Year 2 & under class, seven-year-old Liam Cowell came first
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North Weald airfield still has an aviation role
I GREW up in Coopersale and North Weald. I now am based both in Germany, near Stuttgart, and North Weald. It was this proximity to North Weald airfield which led to my own interest in aviation and I fulfilled a lifetime's ambition by gaining a private
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Defending town's expansion idea
THE future size and shape of our town has triggered a huge debate in the local media, creating an image of beleaguered Epping Forest residents manning the barricades as the great and good of Harlow attempt to overrun their district. One very important
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COMMONS COLUMN with Epping Forest MP Eleanor Laing
EDUCATION is always on the political agenda because almost everyone has a child, grandchild, niece, nephew, neighbour or friend who is going through some part of the education system. So everyone cares about education. But one area which does not get
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Safety call for Waggoner's Roundabout
Sir,-Dogma matters more than life under Labour! Since January 7th 2001, I have been battling to have road safety measures installed at the Jolly Waggoner's Roundabout, Cranford. The size of vehicles is enormous, the speeds too fast and the volume immense
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Dean makes point
WITH no three AAA's England under-13 athletics championships and Dean Oakes having Northern Ireland qual- ification by parentage, he travelled to Bangor to compete in the Northern Ireland Champ-ionships. Bexley Sports Council awarded Dean a grant towards
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MP opposing town expansion proposals
HARLOW'S wish to double its population by developing North Weald airfield, and other land outside its existing boundaries, are being strongly opposed by Epping Forest MP Eleanor Laing. Having already told the Guardian that she feels the proposal to build
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Tea Dance
YMCA, Charter Place, Watford; mainly for senior citizens; every Thursday, 2pm to 4pm; admission 1.50. July 9, 2002 21:00
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MP opposing town expansion proposals
HARLOW'S wish to double its population by developing North Weald airfield, and other land outside its existing boundaries, are being strongly opposed by Epping Forest MP Eleanor Laing. Having already told the Guardian that she feels the proposal to build
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Councillors to debate higher allowances
A DECISION over the level of allowances payable to district councillors will be taken later this month, after the overview and scrutiny committee debated an independent report which recommends a rise in the level of payment. The three-member independent
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Councillors to debate higher allowances
A DECISION over the level of allowances payable to district councillors will be taken later this month, after the overview and scrutiny committee debated an independent report which recommends a rise in the level of payment. The three-member independent
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Kimberley's a real honey
AT the London Regional Championships for 13 and 14-year-olds, Europa Gym Club's Kimberley Honey was bidding for her first regional title. Kimberley, who is 13 and a pupil at Townley Grammar School in Bexleyheath, was one of the favourites even though
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Airport sees decrease in noise
AIRCRAFT noise levels at Stansted Airport fell last year, according to latest Government figures. The annual study for the Department of Transport shows that all noise around the airport decreased last year compared to 2000. The improvement is attributed
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Airport sees decrease in noise
AIRCRAFT noise levels at Stansted Airport fell last year, according to latest Government figures. The annual study for the Department of Transport shows that all noise around the airport decreased last year compared to 2000. The improvement is attributed
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Learning from Europe
Sir-Roger Gough's anti-European rhetoric in the letters page masks one very good and one very bad point. The idea that the UK government should impose a new tax to ensure that citizens pay higher prices for cars than those in the rest of Europe is bizarre
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Epping Citizens Advice Bureau celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, writes LEENA JOLLY
THE bureau was set up in 1952 by the Women's Voluntary Service (now Women's Royal Voluntary Service) to offer local residents free, confidential and impartial advice on issues ranging from family to mortgages.o Originally based at the Crown Buildings
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Epping Citizens Advice Bureau celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, writes LEENA JOLLY
THE bureau was set up in 1952 by the Women's Voluntary Service (now Women's Royal Voluntary Service) to offer local residents free, confidential and impartial advice on issues ranging from family to mortgages.o Originally based at the Crown Buildings
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Women launch business group
WOMEN in Business has officially launched an Essex branch in a move to encourage Essex-based businesswomen to join together to harness the collective potential of women.o Originally conceived in the early 1990s as a national networking group for women
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Lifetime bests from Williams lifts Kent
NEW boys on the British league scene, Kent AC, had their best ever result at the Division 4 match held at Chelmsford last weekend. In six of the 18 events, the combined A and B string results out-performed the previous club best statistics by a considerable
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Women launch business group
WOMEN in Business has officially launched an Essex branch in a move to encourage Essex-based businesswomen to join together to harness the collective potential of women.o Originally conceived in the early 1990s as a national networking group for women
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Town prepares for jubilee fun day
WITH just days to go things are looking good for Epping town council's Queen's Golden Jubilee fun day. The event at Stonards Hill recreation ground from 10.30am until 5pm on Sunday will feature an array of attractions. There will be live music, games,
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Tea Dance
Bushey Golf and Leisure Centre, High Street, Bushey; Wednesday, July 17, 2pm to 4pm; free ballroom, Latin and sequence lesson, 1.30pm to 2pm; admission 3 for tea dance. Tel: Margery Da Costa 01494 812778. July 9, 2002 21:00
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Morris Dancing
The Green Man PH, Sandridge; 8.30pm. July 9, 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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Town prepares for jubilee fun day
WITH just days to go things are looking good for Epping town council's Queen's Golden Jubilee fun day. The event at Stonards Hill recreation ground from 10.30am until 5pm on Sunday will feature an array of attractions. There will be live music, games,
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Lewisham/Greenwich
Long Lane under 7s boys and girls, plus good standard under 15s for new Kent Youth team + girls under 12s. Team manager for under 7s. All-weather pitch and state of the art facilities. Mick 01322 433312. Junior Sports FC Under 7s-12s, plus U15s &
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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 9, 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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Rectory Field prepares for six-hit
Blackheath Cricket Club will be hosting the first London Floodlit 6s at the Rectory Field on Friday, August 2. This unique six-a-side event in the club cricket calender will be sponsored by Aldwych Financial Services Last year's event proved to be a triumph
