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Actor's home plan
ACTOR Ray Winstone is applying to Epping Forest Council for planning permission to build a two-storey side extension at his Roydon home. July 18, 2002 08:30
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Actor's home plan
ACTOR Ray Winstone is applying to Epping Forest Council for planning permission to build a two-storey side extension at his Roydon home. July 18, 2002 08:30
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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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Nifty 50's Club
Meets for badminton, bowls, Scrabble and other activities; YMCA, Charter Place, Watford; Wednesdays, 2pm to 5pm. July 18, 2002 21:00
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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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 2002 21:00
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Theatre
ASHCROFT THEATRE: The Fairfield. Murder Mystery Season: Rebecca, July 16 - 20. Suddenly At Home, July 23 - 27. 020 8688 9291. WAREHOUSE THEATRE: Dingwall Road, Croydon. Big Boys, until July 21. Theatre for Kidz, Pinocchio, July 20. 8680 4060. HARLEQUIN
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FAIRFIELD CONCERT HALL: Randy Crawford, July 17. Oh Happy Days: Backslider Part II, Gospel Music, July 19 - 21. 020 8688 9291. CROYDON FOLKSONG CLUB: Ruskin House, Coombe Road, Croydon. Bev Sanders & Bob Surgeoner, July 22. 020 8698 5322. CAF
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Gala Concert
Final concert of Bushey Festival; Bushey Hall School, London Road, Bushey; Saturday, July 20, 7.30pm; tickets 12 adults, children free. Tel: 020 8950 9467. July 18, 2002 21:00
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Watford Folklore Society
Meets for lecture entitled Lammas celebration and feast with celebratory rituals; Oracle Centre, 12 Market Street, Watford; Thursday, July 25, 8pm; visitors welcome, admission 4.50. Tel: 01923 229784. July 18, 2002 21:00
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Sarratt (Evening) Women's Institute
Meets in the Village Hall; Thursday, July 25, 8pm. July 18, 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 24, 9.30am to 11.30am; Bury Lane, Rickmansworth. Tel: 01923 772096 for further details. July 18, 2002 21:00
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Watford and District Business and Professional Women's Club
Meets for their summer social event; Cassio Lodge, The Avenue, Watford; Tuesday, July 23, 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 18, 2002 21:00
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Sunday Market
And table top sale; Sarratt Village Hall, Sarratt Green; Sunday, July 21, 10am. Tel: 01923 265386 for further details. July 18, 2002 21:00
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Flower Festival
Flower Festival St James Church, High Street, Bushey; in association with Bushey Festival. Sunday, July 21. July 18, 2002 21:00
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Ramblers Association Watford and Three Rivers Group
Meets for a day walk from Berkhamsted Station car park; Sunday, July 21,10am. July 18, 2002 21:00
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Open Garden
In aid of Macmillan Cancer Relief; 2 Winchfield Way, Rickmansworth; attractions include classic cars, and a collection of prams and memorabilia; Sunday, July 21, 2pm to 6pm; admission 2. July 18, 2002 21:00
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Lees Wood Family Fun Day
Activity for all the family, lots of stalls, car boot sale and challenging for all; Fir Tree Hill, Chandlers Cross, near Rickmansworth; Saturday, July 20, 2pm to 5pm; admission 50p adults, children 25p. Tel: 01923 674277 for further details. July 18,
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Jumble Sale
British Legion Hall, Common Road, Chorleywood; 2pm. July 18, 2002 21:00
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Car Boot Sale
Wembley Stadium, Wembley; sellers 8am, public 9am on Saturday, July 20; cars 12. Tel: 01923 244906. July 18, 2002 21:00
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Denham Giant Car Boot Sale
At the Denham Roundabout, Main A40; Saturday, July 20,11am to 4pm; cars 8. Tel: 07947 121336 for further details. July 18, 2002 21:00
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Croxley Green (Evening) Townswomen's Guild
Meets at Croxley Green Library, Barton Way, Croxley Green; Friday, July 19, 7.45pm. Visitors welcome. July 18, 2002 21:00
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Omid Djalili
One of the funniest Iranian comedians; The Bull, High Street, Barnet; Sunday, July 21, 8pm; tickets 10. Tel: box office 020 8449 0048. July 18, 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; 8pm. Tel: 020 8566 5226 for further details. July 18, 2002 21:00
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National Association of Women's Club Greensleeves Club
Meets at Little Green School, Croxley Green; Thursdays, 8pm to 10pm; new members welcome. July 18, 2002 21:00
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National Association of Women's Club Bushey Meads Club
Meets for various speakers, demonstrations and outings; United Reformed Church Hall, High Street, Bushey; Wednesdays, 7.15pm. July 18, 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 18, 2002 21:00
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Spotlight
For budding singers, dancers and drama enthusiasts; Orbital Community Centre, Haines Way, Leavesden; Saturdays, 10am to noon; admission 5 payable on the day. Tel: 01923 894444 for further details. July 18, 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 10 to Sunday 14 and 17 to 21 July; 2pm, 5pm and 7.15pm. Tel: 020 8950 5325 for further details. July 18, 2002 21:00
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Learn to Line Dance
West Watford Conservative Club, Harwoods Road, Watford; Tuesdays, 7.30pm to 9pm. July 18, 2002 21:00
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Ballroom and Latin American Dance
New members welcome; The Orbital Community Centre, Haines Way, Watford; Tuesdays, 2pm to 4pm. Tel: Alison 01923 681054 for further details. July 18, 2002 21:00
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Ceroc (Modern Jive/Salsa)
Dance Studio, Estcourt Road, Watford; Tuesdays, 8pm; free membership with copy of The Watford Observer. Tel: 020 8950 7896. July 18, 2002 21:00
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Belly Dance Classes
A beginners class for ladies; The Oracle, 12 Market Street, Watford; Mondays 7pm to 8pm and 8.30pm to 9.30pm; Fridays, 7.30pm. Tel: 020 8421 5178. July 18, 2002 21:00
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Police chief stays upbeat in face of rising crime rate
AN Enfield police chief has vowed to improve the borough's crime levels after figures announced this week showed massive increases in key offences. The Home Office published comprehensive annual statistics last Wednesday for the year up to April 2002
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'Police response times have hit rock bottom'
A WOMAN, shot with an airgun in Ponders End, has hit out at police after she was forced to wait more than four hours for their arrival. Shirley Anderson is disgusted with the way she was treated after persistent calls to Ponders End police station to
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Drug raid success
A MASSIVE operation led to the arrest of what police say are some of Enfield's most prolific and dangerous alleged drug dealers. Masterminded by the crime squad at Enfield, Operation Swordfish was the culmination of six weeks of intensive undercover work
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Civic Centre boss wins mass payout from council coffers
ENFIELD Council's chief executive David Plank is taking early retirement costing the taxpayer a staggering six-figure golden handshake. The Independent can reveal that Mr Plank will receive a massive £200,000 pay-off when he leaves the Civic Centre on
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Firemen free woman from car
Firefighters were called to cut a woman out of a car after a pile-up in Uxbridge Road, Hayes. Emergency services were called at 1.07pm today after the collision involving four cars and a lorry near Yeading Lane. The woman, who was trapped in her car,
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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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Changing rooms could cost you thousands
IF you're spending a week of your summer holiday at home and the time off encourages you to take out your hammer and electric screwdriver, think again. According to estate agents, shoddy DIY jobs can knock at least £10,000 off the value of the average
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Firefighters protest about low pay
ABOUT 50 professional firefighters from Hertfordshire are expected to attend a march in Glasgow to protest against low pay rates. Fire Brigades Union (FBU) members from all over the country are expected to attend the march on Monday as part of a campaign
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Animal lovers abseil for charity
TWO dog lovers from Bushey will brave the heights this month to raise money for an animal charity. Mr Mark Stuckfield, of Spring Crofts, will take part in a 150ft abseil at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Headington, Oxford, with his Barclays Bank work
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Police crackdown on bugus callers
POLICE in Hertfordshire are cracking down on bogus callers, with 16 people linked to distraction burglaries arrested in the county so far. Operation Manhunt was launched at the beginning of this year to help counteract the increase in the number of distraction
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Skeleton couple find dated as Saxon
SKELETONS found at The Grove estate are the oldest Saxon burials ever uncovered in Hertfordshire, scientists revealed this week. The remains of a man and a woman were found during large-scale archaeological excavations at the historic estate off Hempstead
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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 18, 2002 21:00
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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 18, 2002 21:00
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Bridge Club Deaf Club
The Harebreaks, north Watford; Mondays, 9.30am. Tel: 01923 720105. July 18, 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 18, 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 18, 2002 21:00
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Diabetic gran saved by girl
A diabetic grandmother from Morden was saved from certain death by her quick-thinking nine-year-old granddaughter who fed her with biscuits and milk after her blood sugar had dropped to a dangerous level. Jean Cordery, 64, of Rougement Avenue, who suffers
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The Crown, Hatfield Road, St Albans. Time visited: Saturday, all day
EVERY once in a while, you stumble across a pub that is a real nugget. On even rarer occasions, you find a pub that not only do you know you will return to, but you can't wait for that next visit. And The Crown is one such pub. The list goes on as to
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Borough's care beds at risk
Could I publicly thank all the care home owners who completed my recent survey into the threat to care home beds in the borough. As you reported, over half of our local care beds could be at risk of closure. And the nationwide picture is even worse 70
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The other theatre
It is understandable that a multi-million pound project such as the new Kingston Theatre will command an increasing amount of publicity as the building nears completion. However, it is worth reminding your readers that there is already vibrant and creative
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The Peahen, c/o Holywell Hill and London Road, St Albans. Time visited: Thursday, 1.30pm
I REALISED a long time ago that however much I try to convince people that I am a hardened drinker, that I lust after the smoky atmosphere, yearn for the pinging of fruit machines, worship at bars, I am not really. I know this because every time I walk
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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 18, 2002 21:00
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White Lion, St Albans Road, Watford. Time visited: Saturday, 1.40pm
THE only time I have really fancied nipping in for a swift one here, is when I have crawled by it in St Albans Roads' Greenroute inspired snarl-ups. What the hell, I had 20 minutes to kill. When I walked in, I thought I had accidentally fallen upon the
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Ray's Hornets open with win
RAY LEWINGTON'S reign as Watford manager got off to a winning start on Saturday, July 13, when the Hornets came from behind to beat St Albans City 4-2 in their first pre-season outing. After Simon Martin had handed the home side a surprise 20th minute
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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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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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We campaign for better healthcare
OUR thanks to the Guardian for publishing in its edition of July 4 the caustic comment by Dr Ian Bogle, Chairman of the British Medical Association, on the action taken by Iain Duncan Smith regarding the elderly lady Rose Addis for the supposed and regrettable
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The fate that awaits Ahmed Sheikh
WANSTEAD man Ahmed Sheikh has been incarcerated in an isolation cell where he will remain until he is hanged or freed on appeal this autumn. Just like the 78 other condemned inmates on Hyderabad Jail's death row, Sheikh will have a permanent armed guard
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Always proud of Ahmed Sheikh
TO his family, Ahmed Sheikh has always been a boy to be proud of. From the time of his promising Forest School days where he was head of his house and an Essex schoolboys chess champion, his family have sung his praises. Continually speaking of his "good
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Man quizzed in murder investigation
A WANSTEAD man has been questioned by detectives in connection with a cold-blooded murder in Forest Gate. Officers from the Barking murder squad, who are investigating the death of father-of-five Alan Musgrove, raided 24 Merino Close, Wanstead, last Tuesday
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Missing guide dog found
GUIDE dog volunteers are breathing a huge sigh of relief after missing dog Purdie was discovered in Battersea Dogs Home. The 18-month-old German shepherd, who was stolen in April while training in Woodford Bridge, was handed in to the famous dogs home
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CCTV finally on its way
REDBRIDGE Council has pledged to provide Wanstead and Woodford with CCTV cameras in a move to help cut crime. The promise comes as the council waits to hear if it has been successful in a second bid to win over £250,000 in Government funding. In March
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Teacher suspended
A SENIOR teacher at Chigwell School has been suspended following allegations of an "inappropriate relationship" with a sixth form girl, the Guardian can reveal. John Knapman, who is also an Epping Forest district councillor and a member of the authority's
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My brother is no murderer
WANSTEAD Islamic militant Ahmed Sheikh (left) has been sentenced to hang in Pakistan for the kidnap and murder of American journalist Daniel Pearl. The 28-year-old former Forest School pupil received the damning verdict on Monday and was locked up in
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Greyhounds racing: the facts
FURTHER to Ms Marshall's letter last week on greyhound racing, I would like to clarify a few of the points mentioned. Many more than 100 of Walthamstow ex-racers were homed successfully last year. Our home-finding scheme is supported wholeheartedly by
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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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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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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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Local firms make a point
Local firms make a pointFOLLOWING Mr Hepting's letter last week, the businesses using South Access Road and Markhouse Avenue, Walthamstow, agree with residents that heavy commercial traffic shouldn't use this route. All we asked the council to do is delay
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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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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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Councillors - not fat cats
TONIGHT councillors will be asked to give their seal of approval to proposals which will increase the total of allowances they pay to themselves. We are not talking about a small increase. The rise is from £237,000 in 2000 to £750,000 this year £46,000
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Shock and despair at trainee rabbi's murder
Friends and colleagues of murdered student rabbi Andreas Hinz have been speaking of their horror at his shocking death and paying tribute to a wonderful, gentle and kind' man. Rabbi Dr Michael Shire, vice-principal at the college in East End Road, said
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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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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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They've got that Friday feeling
Visiting Banstead Infants' School on a Friday afternoon may not have been a good idea, but instead of finding classes of sleepy children waiting for the week to end, I found the school buzzing with activity. Everyone was occupied either playing outside
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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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Anguish as baby is left to die on his own vomit
BABY Sean Opoku had been healthy, growing fast and putting on weight day by day. But his life was cut short at four months when he was fed his milk, laid down to sleep and ended up choking on his own vomit. Sean was in the care of illegal childminder
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Summer bonfires - enough already!
I am fed up with people setting smouldering bonfires going as soon as the weather starts getting warm. This is the time of year when people like to fling their windows open and hang their washing out in the fresh air. Some people think it is acceptable
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Help for those in care is money well spent
Congratulations for the article on My Shout magazine for young people in care. It should remind us all that they are there as a result of the lack of family support networks which most of us take for granted in our youth. Only a few months ago, young
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Don't blame us, say council
AN internal council investigation into Sean Opoku's death cleared the social services department of any blame. The council's area child protection committee examined the death in March and concluded: "There is nothing to suggest that his death could have
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Crime fighters
Local community crime fighters could be in the running for a Norwich Union National Neighbourhood Watch Award and a cheque for £2,000. Categories being recognised include neighbourhood watch co-ordinator of the year and young persons award. If you know
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Schoolgirls want a Fairfield clean-up
Two schoolgirls have joined the call for councillors to clean up Fairfield, after finding used syringes on the Kingston park. Dana Thomas and Antonia Barbier, both aged 10, said they are sick of seeing people urinating in full view, and leftover drugs
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Banstead Road is not a 'race track'
I was very surprised at the sensational and unbalanced tone of a report in today's paper of a motor accident at the junction of Banstead Road and Harrow Road. You quote Lynne Fletcher, a local resident pressing for traffic calming measures, describing
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A trip down Memory Lane
FORMER pupils who had not been to school since the 1940s returned for a reunion with old classmates and teachers. They were joined by others who attended Spring Park Comprehensive, in Hawes Lane, West Wickham, until it closed in 1982. More than 100 pupils
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'Dog-leg' for estate to deter commuter cars
The A24/A217 Link Road as described by Donna O'Brien (Letters, July 11) had in fact a primary purpose as a two-direction access road to the Kimpton Road Industrial Estate thereby relieving Gander Green Lane of the heavy goods traffic etc. This traffic
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Library refit
Morden Library is closing for up to a week from today to prepare the library for installation of new computer equipment. Merton is investing £326,000 in the People's Network, 114 free public access computers in the borough's seven libraries and Heritage
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Major disruption from residents
RESIDENTS of Greenleaf Road in Walthamstow, are objecting to council contractors working on a neighbouring school seven days a week over the summer holidays, feeling it will cause "major disruption." Demolition work at Greenleaf Primary School is due
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Park murder charge
Twenty-four-year-old O'Neil Garfield Hyde, of no fixed abode has been charged with the murder of 17-year-old Amias Hall. Mr Hall died from gunshot wounds in a children's playground off Lewis Road, Mitcham, last Tuesday afternoon. At Wimbledon Magistrates
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No to phone masts
A 1,000-SIGNATURE petition has been submitted to Highams Park councillors to prevent the installation of two mobile phone masts in Hale End Road. A planning application, made by phone company Orange, proposes to raise the masts on top of the Regal snooker
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Keeping Bromley clean and green
GUIDES picked up litter in the recreation ground of a Beckenham estate as part of their work with the community. The 5th Beckenham Guides joined forces with Bromley Park Rangers and local residents to clean up the Harvington estate. Ward councillors Rod
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Children get on their marks for Sport Relief
THE royal baton passed through the borough of Bromley on its Jubilee tour. The baton, headed for the Commonwealth Games in Manchester, was picked up at Chislehurst Caves by Bromley Excellence in Sport winner Richard Smith, 15. The champion acrobat carried
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Children get on their marks for Sport Relief
THE royal baton passed through the borough of Bromley on its Jubilee tour. The baton, headed for the Commonwealth Games in Manchester, was picked up at Chislehurst Caves by Bromley Excellence in Sport winner Richard Smith, 15. The champion acrobat carried
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It's a right royal relay
THE royal baton passed through the borough of Bromley on its Jubilee tour. The baton, headed for the Commonwealth Games in Manchester, was picked up at Chislehurst Caves by Bromley Excellence in Sport winner Richard Smith, 15. The champion acrobat carried
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It's a right royal relay
THE royal baton passed through the borough of Bromley on its Jubilee tour. The baton, headed for the Commonwealth Games in Manchester, was picked up at Chislehurst Caves by Bromley Excellence in Sport winner Richard Smith, 15. The champion acrobat carried
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Actress' supporting role for Amnesty
Absolutely Fabulous actress Julia Sawalha was among guests at a fundraising event supporting Merton Amnesty's campaign against death by stoning in Nigeria. The actress attended a special screening of award-winning film The Circle at the Curzon Soho Cinema
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Chemists open on Sunday, July 28
- BIGGIN HILL: Safeway Pharmacy, Main Road. 11am to 1pm. - BROMLEY: Boots the Chemist, The Glades. 11am to 5pm. - HAYES, KESTON & WEST WICKHAM: Safeway Pharmacy, 143-165 High Street, West Wickham. 10am to 4pm. - ORPINGTON: Sainsbury's Pharmacy, Locks
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Chemists open on Sunday, July 28
- ELTHAM & KIDBROOKE: Boots the Chemist, 96-104 High Street, Eltham. 11.30am to 12.30pm. - GREENWICH, BLACKHEATH, CHARLTON & WOOLWICH: Duncans Chemist, 139 Greenwich High Road, Greenwich. 11.30am to 12.30pm. - LEWISHAM: Duncans Chemist, 24 Bromley
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Chemists open on Sunday, July 28
- ELTHAM & KIDBROOKE: Boots the Chemist, 96-104 High Street, Eltham. 11.30am to 12.30pm. - GREENWICH, BLACKHEATH, CHARLTON & WOOLWICH: Duncans Chemist, 139 Greenwich High Road, Greenwich. 11.30am to 12.30pm. - LEWISHAM: Duncans Chemist, 24 Bromley
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Tories turn bright red
Only nine weeks after turning Tory blue in the local elections, Raynes Park has gained a Labour red glow following the defection of Councillor Horatio Cheng. The 42-year-old Hong Kong-born businessman said he was making his political shift because of
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Driver found drunk
A bus driver was hauled out of his seat because staff at a Colliers Wood day centre whose elderly clients he was about to take home considered him too intoxicated to drive. The man, hired by Merton Council through an agency, was preparing to drive the
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Residents demand action over accident 'hotspot'
Battersea residents are claiming a road near the Wandsworth Bridge roundabout is an accident hotspot after two crashes in just three days. Len James, who lives in Dungeness House, York Road said a motorcyclist was thrown off his bike on Thursday, July
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Great day out at culture fair
AN ELTHAM carnival aimed at promoting cultural diversity was attended by thousands of people. Carnival 365, now in its third year, was held at Eltham Green School, in Middle Park Avenue, and included something for everyone. Events ranged from fashion
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Crackdown on timewasters
Charges will be brought against those who falsely report crimes, Sutton police announced this week. The crackdown follows a review of crime reports which said an alarming 10 per cent of all street crimes reported were believed to be false. Police say
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Burbs to promote Code Monkeys
CODE Monkey is a band who seem to be going places at the moment with their blues rock inspired sound. They've had airplay on BBC Radio One's Steve Lamacq's Radio One Sessions and Clare Sturgess' The Works on 104.9 Xfm. Code Monkey has been invited to
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Gibbs' boys beaten by Saints
NIGEL GIBBS' debut as Watford's new reserve team manager was a losing one, as Southampton ran out 2-0 winners in a friendly at London Colney on Wednesday, July 17. Goals at either end of the first of three 30-minute long periods gave Saints victory. The
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Semi set to happen at last
WITH the weather set fine, West Herts and Langleybury should finally get their delayed The Watford Observer Cricket Knockout Competition semi-final played at Chipperfield tonight (Thursday, July 18). The winners of the clash between the Home Counties
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Officer: 'I told him to stop'
A Barnet policeman told the Old Bailey this week how he arrested a colleague for sexually assaulting a schoolgirl after discovering him in the street with his pants down. Sergeant Andrew Nicholson yesterday said he found off-duty PC Paul Miller, 36, with
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Eastcote safe in mid table
EASTCOTE crushed Hampstead by 104 runs in their Middlesex County League Division One game on Saturday, cementing their comfortable mid-table standing. They made a solid 207-5 declared from 68 overs with Paul Martin scoring 81, and then David Goodchild
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Run chase is big bonus
MIDDLESEX went into today's Frizzell County Championship Division Two game against local rivals Essex today sitting proudly at the head of the table. Southgate will again play host to a game between two of the promotion favourites after Middlesex chased
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Victoria shine at first and second team level
RUISLIP Victoria were pleased to be able to field close to a full-strength side following last week's loss to local rivals Ruislip Manor and as a result secured an easy seven-wicket victory against opponents GWR. Having won the toss, Victoria asked GWR
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Victoria shine at first and second team level
RUISLIP Victoria were pleased to be able to field close to a full-strength side following last week's loss to local rivals Ruislip Manor and as a result secured an easy seven-wicket victory against opponents GWR. Having won the toss, Victoria asked GWR
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Award for Inspector
Police Inspector, Gerard Boyer has been awarded the Assistant Commissioner's Commendation for the leadership and professionalism he showed during the Ladbrooke Grove rail tragedy. Inspector Boyer was on the scene closest to the worst of the damage, and
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Benefit for the unemployed
Unemployed people in Hillingdon are set to benefit from Fast Forward Grants totalling £69,000 which have made to seven local groups in the first round of awards. To qualify for the grant, community groups based in the borough were invited to submit ways
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Student wins masonic money
BRUNEL University student Ben Clark (pictured middle) is the first recipient of a new bursary set up by the Freemasons of Middlesex (The Masonic Province of Middlesex Charitable Trust). The charity is donating £1,000 each year for the next five years
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Ed gets the call up
ED Joyce, the elegant Middlesex left-hander, has been named in the provisional squad of 20 to go with the England Academy side this winter. Joyce's fine style has drawn flattering comparisons with David Gower, and now he will have to make up his mind
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Mobile thieves cause suffering
A 20-year old man suffered cuts and bruises when his mobile phone was stolen by robbers. At about 10.10pm on July 8, the victim was walking home along Ridding Lane from Sudbury Hill tube station when he was followed by two men. They approached their victim
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Delay over pub site decision
CONFUSION reigned as councillors spent almost an hour debating the future of the Mother Hubbard pub site in Loughton, only to withdraw their decision and leave it to another committee to have the final say in September.o Thornwood-based Ableform Properties
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Tottenham defends academy scheme
TOTTENHAM understands the concerns that some Abridge residents have about the club's new proposed training centre and youth academy (Spurred into Action, Epping and Ongar Guardians, July 11). However these are concerns that the club has set out to address
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Say no to Spurs development
REGARDING the proposed Tottenham Hotspur football academy in Epping Lane (Guardian, July 11), this would be a blot on the landscape. We value our green belt and this 60-acre proposal would ruin the area. The narrow country lanes would be totally inadequate
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COMMONS COLUMN with Brentwood and Ongar MP Eric Pickles
THE CHANCELLOR on Monday announced his comprehensive spending review, the third he has made that promises much the same things: better schools, better hospitals, better everything. So far there has been a notable failure to deliver. The Conservative opposition
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Specialist school status for West Hatch
CHIGWELL'S West Hatch High School has become one of the first business and enterprise specialist schools in the country with pupils, parents and local businesses set to reap the rewards.o The High Road school, which hails the move as "the dawn of a new
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Specialist school status for West Hatch
CHIGWELL'S West Hatch High School has become one of the first business and enterprise specialist schools in the country with pupils, parents and local businesses set to reap the rewards.o The High Road school, which hails the move as "the dawn of a new
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Specialist school status for West Hatch
CHIGWELL'S West Hatch High School has become one of the first business and enterprise specialist schools in the country with pupils, parents and local businesses set to reap the rewards.o The High Road school, which hails the move as "the dawn of a new
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St Clare Hospice news
THE 18 trekkers who walked 40 miles of the Great Wall of China raising funds for St Clare Hospice are now all safely home.o Miranda Bowen, the director of nursing at the hospice, was one of the walkers and described the challenge as an "exhilarating and
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Murder inquiry remains open a year on
THE INQUIRY into the murder of Thornwood businesswoman and mother-of-two Julie Foster remains open a year after she was battered to death with a cricket bat, police have said. But a police spokesman said the investigation was effectively at a standstill
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New jobs at new-look pub
TWENTY new full and part-time jobs will be created when the refurbished and extended Wheatsheaf pub in Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey, re-opens on Monday, September 2. The new-look 90-seat pub will have no-smoking areas and facilities for children and will
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Drugs boost for district initiatives
GOVERNMENT funding totalling £86,200 has been awarded to the Epping Forest Drugs Reference Group to fund initiatives for tackling drugs and alcohol abuse in the district.o The drug reference group, part of the Epping Forest Crime and Disorder Reduction
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Local government is under threat - MP
REGIONAL government is now a greater threat to local government following the transfer of the portfolio to Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott, Ongar MP Eric Pickles has warned.o Speaking to Conservatives in Ongar, Mr Pickles said Mr Prescott wanted to
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Local government is under threat - MP
REGIONAL government is now a greater threat to local government following the transfer of the portfolio to Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott, Ongar MP Eric Pickles has warned.o Speaking to Conservatives in Ongar, Mr Pickles said Mr Prescott wanted to
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Local government is under threat - MP
REGIONAL government is now a greater threat to local government following the transfer of the portfolio to Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott, Ongar MP Eric Pickles has warned.o Speaking to Conservatives in Ongar, Mr Pickles said Mr Prescott wanted to
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'Big cat' is just 'big dog' - expert says
A LEADING 'big cat' expert has dismissed any thought that a paw print found in an Epping field may have been left by a big cat. Quentin Rose said the impression discovered by Pat Murphy while out walking her dog near Frampton Road, was "categorically
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Armed robbers target off-licence
TWO robbers armed with a hand gun and 10inch knife, and one wearing a mask made famous by the horror film Scream, threatened off-licence staff before escaping with a small amount of cash and cigarettes. The raid on Thresher wine shop, Little Oxhey Lane
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Bogus callers steal £200 from woman, 70
AN elderly woman had £200 stolen from her home after she was duped into letting two bogus callers enter her home. At about noon last Friday, the 70-year-old woman who lives in Tolpits Lane, Watford, answered the door to two men who told her they were
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The Bell, Chequer Street, St Albans. Time visited: Thursday, 1.30pm
THE Bell, on Chequer Street, is the ultimate Jekyll and Hyde bar able to transform itself from quiet cosy pub by day into a strobe-lit "mini-club" by night. I know this because on the two separate occasions I have visited the establishment I could not
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The Bell, Chequer Street, St Albans. Time visited: Thursday, 1.30pm
THE Bell, on Chequer Street, is the ultimate Jekyll and Hyde bar able to transform itself from quiet cosy pub by day into a strobe-lit "mini-club" by night. I know this because on the two separate occasions I have visited the establishment I could not
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The Peahen, c/o Holywell Hill and London Road, St Albans. Time visited: Thursday, 1.30pm
I REALISED a long time ago that however much I try to convince people that I am a hardened drinker, that I lust after the smoky atmosphere, yearn for the pinging of fruit machines, worship at bars, I am not really. I know this because every time I walk
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The One Crown, Lower High Street, Watford. Time visited: Thursday, 2.30pm
NEVER judge a book by its cover all the ugly girls say. The One Crown with its faded sign tucked away in Lower High Street, Watford is the watering hole equivalent of the adage. It is with trepidation and a deep breath you enter the darkened door, but
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The Swan, College Road, Abbots Langley. Time visited: Saturday, 4.30pm
MORE or less opposite the site of the former Leavesden sanitarium, it is no wonder there are some odd types drinking here. You will find middle-aged men with pony tales; "interesting" types on bar stools debating the medical benefits of drinking through
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Sex crimes and robberies climb in Barnet
Robberies are up by nearly one third and sexual assault and violence have reached worrying new heights according to the latest annual crime figures for Barnet. Government statistics published last Friday show that although 14 in every 1,000 residents
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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 18, 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 18, 2002 21:00
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Watchdog welcomes probe at hospital maternity unit
The chairman of the district's community health council (CHC) has welcomed a government investigation into the number of baby deaths at St Peter's Hospital. North West Surrey CHC's newly-appointed chairman, Edward Glynn, said the investigation by the
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One small step for CCTV
NEWS that CCTV could finally be on its way to Wanstead and Woodford is sure to be welcomed by residents. Altogether 2,152 people supported the Guardian campaign in the year 2000 to introduce CCTV in Wanstead and Woodford shopping centres. Despite the
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We counted 609 cars in one day
ON July 1 a meeting for Area One was held in Wanstead Library. At this meeting we who live in the Redbridge Lane West, Langley Drive and Overton Drive triangle were told that until the commuter traffic returned to its old volume, there was to be no protection
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Respect, Mr Axon, has to be earned
IN HER recent Guardian series, Sara Dixon paints an intriguing picture of our pipe-smoking, no-nonsense council leader, Keith Axon. The Redbridge leader's vision to date doesn't go much beyond getting rid of potholes and graffiti. He is at odds with Mr
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What is all the bother about?
I MUST confess to a feeling of bewilderment about the fuss over Roding ward. Am I correct in believing that the ward boundaries remain exactly the same now as a year or so ago? In other words, that the ward's representation on Redbridge Council remains
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Two does not add up to efficiency
THE letter to you from Councillor Leal (Letters, June 27) about the changes to the area committees really gives the game away. Issues which affect South Woodford will now have to come to both area committees and can be considered at a joint meeting. Issues
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Trees felled to help flood defence
I REFER to your letters page of June 27, ''No Trees is killing the wildlife.'' Selective removal of trees from the flood banks of the River Roding was carried out as part of necessary flood defence activities by the Environment Agency. The works solely
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Teen escapes attempted abduction
A YOUNG woman was the victim of an attempted abduction in South Woodford last week. The 17-year-old was walking along Mulberry Way at about 11.15am last Tuesday, July 9, when she was approached by a man in a silver Volkswagen Golf. The man got out of
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Youth games victory shortlived
JUBILATION turned to despair for Redbridge youngsters on Monday after they were told they had been wrongly awarded the overall trophy in the London Heathrow Youth Games. The 450-strong group were presented with the cup following the conclusion of the
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From life-saver to life-taker
THE PATH from a small public school in Snaresbrook to being a lynch pin in a militant Islamic terrorist organisation responsible for the deaths of over 3,000 people is one followed by exceedingly few. But that was the destiny for Ahmed Omar Sheikh when
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World War II bomb blasted
AN unexploded World War Two shell, which was disturbed by contractors working on a lake, caused havoc in Wanstead on Friday afternoon. Roads had to be closed off for two-and-a-half hours and people told to keep indoors after the discovery of the 20lb
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Our views of Ahmed Sheikh
THE PATH from a small public school in Snaresbrook to being a lynch pin in a militant Islamic terrorist organisation responsible for the deaths of over 3,000 people is one followed by exceedingly few. But that was the destiny for Ahmed Omar Sheikh when
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WW11 bomb creates a Boomtown Flats
AN unexploded Second World War shell brought havoc to Leytonstone. Experts carried out a controlled explosion of the 20lb anti-aircraft bomb which was was found on Wanstead Flats. The drama began when a JCB driver for contractor Hugh Pearl, which is turning
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Dear Mr Blunkett, longer in prison means less crime
WITH a staggering 68 per cent increase in robbery and 45 per cent increase in burglary, Waltham Forest has seen the largest increase in these crimes of any London borough. The simple fact is that recorded crime fell every year from 1992 to 1997 and it
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Airport staff may strike
London airports could be disrupted next month if members of the GMB union vote to strike. Roughly 1,500 ground staff, including check in personnel and baggage handlers, were asked to vote to decide whether they should strike over pay. The result of the
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Cops go for wrong people
ON the same day that crime statistics showed robbery (up 68 per cent) and burglary (up 48 per cent) have increased dramatically in Waltham Forest, eight police officers were fighting crime in Blackhorse Road car park, Walthamstow, hiding in wait for unwary
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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 18, 2002 21:00
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The shame of Larkswood
ON visits to Chingford from Australia, where we migrated in 1964, we are always dismayed at the demise of Larkswood Pool. We have such happy memories of this beautiful facility, which eventually became a blight on the landscape. To all those councillors
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See the way with Snowblind
With the charts still dominated by meticulously-groomed boy bands and a production line of talentless former stage school brats, British pop has been getting a bad name over the past few years. But, if the genre's tarnished reputation is to be salvaged
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Level crossing farce goes on
I WAS on the train when the woman was trapped between the Highams Park level crossing barriers (Chingford Guardian last week), and although I was at the back and had no idea why we had stopped so suddenly with the driver sounding his horn, I had a good
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We cannot let abusers off the hook
THE Government is considering a statute of limitations on historic child abuse cases. This could mean that, in cases that occurred ten years and more ago, the offenders will not be brought to justice. The argument is that evidence can be unreliable, the
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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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Dog owners' laziness stinks
MY husband and I are dismayed at the lack of care by dog owners of all ages. Where we live, there is a bank of grass on the side of the road where we get out of our cars, and there is fresh dog mess there every week. There are many children who play in
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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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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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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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Making rare illness a new opportunity
* Former bank vice-president Ted Gates was awarded an MBE in the New Year's Honours. Reporter Nina Jacobs meets the driving force behind so many local voluntary projects. Sixteen years ago, Ted Gates was a successful businessman making the most of the
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Courtesy and good manners
We received a wonderful response to the article published recently in the Comet about England's Future Association and its pledge to work to raise standards in all areas of English life and culture, including a return to courtesy and good manners. Readers
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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 18, 2002 21:00
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Fair's flying start ...
CHELSFIELD Village Fair got off to a flying start when Second World War aeroplanes flew past to mark the Battle of Britain. More than 1,000 revellers turned up to the summer event, in Bucks Cross Road, raising more than £3,500 to renovate the cricket
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Fair's flying start ...
CHELSFIELD Village Fair got off to a flying start when Second World War aeroplanes flew past to mark the Battle of Britain. More than 1,000 revellers turned up to the summer event, in Bucks Cross Road, raising more than £3,500 to renovate the cricket
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Cunning plan or council fiasco?
Since July 5, I have been trying repeatedly to get Sutton Council to collect a bag of garden waste they neglected to collect on July 4. The latest information (as of July 12), is that they have still not managed to collect all the bags since the first
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Hearing does little to answer mother's questions
LINDA Opoku has just one question she wants answering: why did her baby die? It is a question that the coroner, pathologist and detective in charge of the investigation have all failed to answer. Jennifer Allen, who was looking after baby Sean and has
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Killer road needs more police resources
I have just witnessed a pedestrian who was hit by a car in Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton. I arrived shortly after the accident, but it was quite apparent that the accident happened at considerably higher than the 30mph speed which appears to be optional
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999 response aims cut
POLICE ability to respond to emergency calls is being hampered by the use of mobile phones, according to Borough Commander George Clarke. Mr Clarke believes that increasing ownership of mobile phones is causing 999 call centres to be inundated with on-the-spot
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Man killed in Asda crash
A Kingston man has died after his car crashed into a wall in the car park of Asda supermarket, in Kingston, on Monday afternoon. Graham Allen, 70, from Falconry Court, in Fairfield South, died in Kingston Hospital at 6.23pm, two hours after the crash.
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A trip down Memory Lane
FORMER pupils who had not been to school since the 1940s returned for a reunion with old classmates and teachers. They were joined by others who attended Spring Park Comprehensive, in Hawes Lane, West Wickham, until it closed in 1982. More than 100 pupils
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Having a Ball with science!
FORMER television presenter Johnny Ball visited a Bromley infant school to help make learning science fun. He treated pupils at Highfield Infants' School, in Highfield Drive, Shortlands, to tricks, visual aids and jokes as part of the school's special
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Having a Ball with science!
FORMER television presenter Johnny Ball visited a Bromley infant school to help make learning science fun. He treated pupils at Highfield Infants' School, in Highfield Drive, Shortlands, to tricks, visual aids and jokes as part of the school's special
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Oasis of calm in heart of London
AN OASIS of calm and tranquillity is what you need when you want to get away from the stresses and strains of London. Look no further than Waterworks, a £2.8 million re-generation project at the Essex Filter Beds off Lea Bridge Road, Leyton. The Lee Valley
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Is singer right in calling Blair Bush's poodle?
Pop star George Michael has caused upset with his song, mocking Tony Blair's alleged sucking-up to George W Bush. Has the former Wham! frontman raised valid points about the "special relationship" or is it just a cynical ploy to sell records? Our controversial
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Diabetic gran saved by girl
A diabetic grandmother from Morden was saved from certain death by her quick-thinking nine-year-old granddaughter who fed her with biscuits and milk after her blood sugar had dropped to a dangerous level. Jean Cordery, 64, of Rougement Avenue, who suffers
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Raja: Jury still out
As the Guardian went to press, the Mohammed Raja trial jury had failed to reach a verdict on their fifth day of deliberations. The 12 were sent out last Thursday, after sitting through three months of evidence on the killing of the Sutton businessman.
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Keeping Bromley clean and green
GUIDES picked up litter in the recreation ground of a Beckenham estate as part of their work with the community. The 5th Beckenham Guides joined forces with Bromley Park Rangers and local residents to clean up the Harvington estate. Ward councillors Rod
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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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Chemists open on Sunday, July 28
- BIGGIN HILL: Safeway Pharmacy, Main Road. 11am to 1pm. - BROMLEY: Boots the Chemist, The Glades. 11am to 5pm. - HAYES, KESTON & WEST WICKHAM: Safeway Pharmacy, 143-165 High Street, West Wickham. 10am to 4pm. - ORPINGTON: Sainsbury's Pharmacy, Locks
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Chemists open on Sunday, July 28
- ELTHAM & KIDBROOKE: Boots the Chemist, 96-104 High Street, Eltham. 11.30am to 12.30pm. - GREENWICH, BLACKHEATH, CHARLTON & WOOLWICH: Duncans Chemist, 139 Greenwich High Road, Greenwich. 11.30am to 12.30pm. - LEWISHAM: Duncans Chemist, 24 Bromley
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Chemists open on Sunday, July 28
- BEXLEYHEATH (EAST), BEXLEY & CRAYFORD: A Hudda, 8 Station Road, Crayford. 11.30am to 12.30pm. - DARTFORD & GREENHITHE: Asda Pharmacy, Station Road, Greenhithe. 10am to 4pm. Boots the Chemist, South Mall, Bluewater park. 11am to 5pm. Sainsbury's
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Chemists open on Sunday, July 28
- BEXLEYHEATH (EAST), BEXLEY & CRAYFORD: A Hudda, 8 Station Road, Crayford. 11.30am to 12.30pm. - DARTFORD & GREENHITHE: Asda Pharmacy, Station Road, Greenhithe. 10am to 4pm. Boots the Chemist, South Mall, Bluewater park. 11am to 5pm. Sainsbury's
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Youths charged over teen kidnap
Five people, including three youths, have been arrested and charged in connection with the kidnap of a 15-year-old boy outside McDonald's in Worple Road, Wimbledon, on March 27. The accused, including Michael Chambers, 19, from Knights Hill, Jeffrey David
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Fire rescue unit set to move out of area
Battersea may have reduced fire cover after proposals to move its specialist fire rescue unit were revealed by the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority (LFEPA). The unit was introduced in Battersea four years ago, after the station lost its second
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Putney rape
Wandsworth CID are appealing for information and witnesses after a woman was raped on Putney Heath on Thursday, July 11. Police believe the 22-year-old woman was walking near the ponds at Roehampton Lane at about 5pm when she was attacked. Her attacker
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Check out the green giant
Colin Alexander (pictured) examines a giant cabbage, one of a number of prize exhibits in thumping good condition at the Benhill Horticultural show at the weekend (July 14). The show at Strawberry Lodge Conference Centre in Carshalton had nearly 200 entries
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Great day out at culture fair
AN ELTHAM carnival aimed at promoting cultural diversity was attended by thousands of people. Carnival 365, now in its third year, was held at Eltham Green School, in Middle Park Avenue, and included something for everyone. Events ranged from fashion
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Nurse cleared
An NHS nurse at a home for people with severe learning disabilities in Carshalton was cleared on Monday of attacking a female patient. Privithivira Khadun, 46, was accused of abusing a mute patient in his care last November. He denied the charge of common
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Girl, 9, saves diabetic nan
A nine-year-old girl from North Cheam, who saved her grandmother's life as she started to slip into a diabetic coma, is being hailed a heroine. It was only Rebecca Marsham's quick thinking that pulled Jean Cordery back from the brink of death after her
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Tube strike causes chaos
A strike by the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) has led to a shutdown of most parts of the tube network, causing trouble for an estimated three million commuters. Limited services are running on the Jubilee, Metropolitan, Victoria, Northern and
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Officer stabbed trying to foil shoplifter
A policeman has been praised for his bravery after he was stabbed by a shoplifter who was trying to steal a suit from a North Finchley menswear store. PC Steven McGoff was slashed across the chest and left arm when he tried to arrest a man who had already
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Crime figures soar after new recording method
Police chiefs in Hertfordshire say this year's five per cent rise in crime could be followed by a 30 per cent rise next year. The force adopted a new recording system in April, through which all crimes reported are logged and included in the statistics
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Eastcote safe in mid table
EASTCOTE crushed Hampstead by 104 runs in their Middlesex County League Division One game on Saturday, cementing their comfortable mid-table standing. They made a solid 207-5 declared from 68 overs with Paul Martin scoring 81, and then David Goodchild
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Run chase is big bonus
MIDDLESEX went into today's Frizzell County Championship Division Two game against local rivals Essex today sitting proudly at the head of the table. Southgate will again play host to a game between two of the promotion favourites after Middlesex chased
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Teenage girl chased
POLICE are urging children to be on their guard after a teenage girl was chased home by a stranger. The 16-year-old had just seen her friend off at Northolt Station, Mandeville Road, at about 9.30pm on July 10 before walking home. A red car pulled up
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Thieves target elderly
An elderly woman was robbed of her savings soon after withdrawing them from a bank on Southall Broadway. The 62-year-old victim had just withdrawn £600 and was walking home through Alfred Gardens when she suddenly became aware of two men following her
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Petition calls for referendum
A petition of more than 12,000 signatures requesting a referendum for a directly-elected mayor for the borough has been verified and confirmed as valid by Ealing Council. Christine Eborall, who organised the petition, said: "Ealing Council should have
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Tottenham defends academy scheme
TOTTENHAM understands the concerns that some Abridge residents have about the club's new proposed training centre and youth academy (Spurred into Action, Epping and Ongar Guardians, July 11). However these are concerns that the club has set out to address
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Say no to Spurs development
REGARDING the proposed Tottenham Hotspur football academy in Epping Lane (Guardian, July 11), this would be a blot on the landscape. We value our green belt and this 60-acre proposal would ruin the area. The narrow country lanes would be totally inadequate
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Say no to houses
WHAT a shock to have in the morning! The front page of the Guardian (July 4 edition) tells how North Weald airfield may be developed. It seems that all developers want to do is line their pockets. They are not interested in the future of this country.
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Say no to houses
WHAT a shock to have in the morning! The front page of the Guardian (July 4 edition) tells how North Weald airfield may be developed. It seems that all developers want to do is line their pockets. They are not interested in the future of this country.
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COMMONS COLUMN with Brentwood and Ongar MP Eric Pickles
THE CHANCELLOR on Monday announced his comprehensive spending review, the third he has made that promises much the same things: better schools, better hospitals, better everything. So far there has been a notable failure to deliver. The Conservative opposition
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Specialist school status for West Hatch
CHIGWELL'S West Hatch High School has become one of the first business and enterprise specialist schools in the country with pupils, parents and local businesses set to reap the rewards.o The High Road school, which hails the move as "the dawn of a new
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St Clare Hospice news
THE 18 trekkers who walked 40 miles of the Great Wall of China raising funds for St Clare Hospice are now all safely home.o Miranda Bowen, the director of nursing at the hospice, was one of the walkers and described the challenge as an "exhilarating and
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St Clare Hospice news
THE 18 trekkers who walked 40 miles of the Great Wall of China raising funds for St Clare Hospice are now all safely home.o Miranda Bowen, the director of nursing at the hospice, was one of the walkers and described the challenge as an "exhilarating and
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St Clare Hospice news
THE 18 trekkers who walked 40 miles of the Great Wall of China raising funds for St Clare Hospice are now all safely home.o Miranda Bowen, the director of nursing at the hospice, was one of the walkers and described the challenge as an "exhilarating and
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Murder inquiry remains open a year on
THE INQUIRY into the murder of Thornwood businesswoman and mother-of-two Julie Foster remains open a year after she was battered to death with a cricket bat, police have said. But a police spokesman said the investigation was effectively at a standstill
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A group from Moreton spent a day paying tribute to wartime heroes, while at the same time raising mo
AN emotional trip to the Belgian battlefields and graveyards of the First World War allowed a group from Moreton to pay homage to those who gave their lives fighting for the freedom of Europe.o Led by Graeme Cooper, the trip to Ypres Salient also raised
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A group from Moreton spent a day paying tribute to wartime heroes, while at the same time raising mo
AN emotional trip to the Belgian battlefields and graveyards of the First World War allowed a group from Moreton to pay homage to those who gave their lives fighting for the freedom of Europe.o Led by Graeme Cooper, the trip to Ypres Salient also raised
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A group from Moreton spent a day paying tribute to wartime heroes, while at the same time raising mo
AN emotional trip to the Belgian battlefields and graveyards of the First World War allowed a group from Moreton to pay homage to those who gave their lives fighting for the freedom of Europe.o Led by Graeme Cooper, the trip to Ypres Salient also raised
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New jobs at new-look pub
TWENTY new full and part-time jobs will be created when the refurbished and extended Wheatsheaf pub in Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey, re-opens on Monday, September 2. The new-look 90-seat pub will have no-smoking areas and facilities for children and will
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New jobs at new-look pub
TWENTY new full and part-time jobs will be created when the refurbished and extended Wheatsheaf pub in Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey, re-opens on Monday, September 2. The new-look 90-seat pub will have no-smoking areas and facilities for children and will
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New jobs at new-look pub
TWENTY new full and part-time jobs will be created when the refurbished and extended Wheatsheaf pub in Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey, re-opens on Monday, September 2. The new-look 90-seat pub will have no-smoking areas and facilities for children and will
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New jobs at new-look pub
TWENTY new full and part-time jobs will be created when the refurbished and extended Wheatsheaf pub in Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey, re-opens on Monday, September 2. The new-look 90-seat pub will have no-smoking areas and facilities for children and will
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Drugs boost for district initiatives
GOVERNMENT funding totalling £86,200 has been awarded to the Epping Forest Drugs Reference Group to fund initiatives for tackling drugs and alcohol abuse in the district.o The drug reference group, part of the Epping Forest Crime and Disorder Reduction
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Hammer attack on pensioner
A 79-YEAR-OLD man was struck with a hammer and tied up during a "callous" attack by a burglar at his Waltham Abbey home.o The man was sitting in a back room at his home in Paradise Road when he heard someone banging at the door just before 7.50pm last
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Local government is under threat - MP
REGIONAL government is now a greater threat to local government following the transfer of the portfolio to Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott, Ongar MP Eric Pickles has warned.o Speaking to Conservatives in Ongar, Mr Pickles said Mr Prescott wanted to
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Successful fundraiser for pre-school
ST ALBANS Little Ark Pre-School in Coopersale raised £800 at its Queen's Golden Jubilee garden party. About 150 people attended the event, which included a bouncy castle, disco, grand draw, children's entertainer and buffet. The money raised will go towards
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Successful fundraiser for pre-school
ST ALBANS Little Ark Pre-School in Coopersale raised £800 at its Queen's Golden Jubilee garden party. About 150 people attended the event, which included a bouncy castle, disco, grand draw, children's entertainer and buffet. The money raised will go towards
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'Big cat' is just 'big dog' - expert says
A LEADING 'big cat' expert has dismissed any thought that a paw print found in an Epping field may have been left by a big cat. Quentin Rose said the impression discovered by Pat Murphy while out walking her dog near Frampton Road, was "categorically
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Actor's home plan
ACTOR Ray Winstone is applying to Epping Forest Council for planning permission to build a two-storey side extension at his Roydon home. July 18, 2002 08:30
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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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 2002 21:00
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exhibitions/talks
CROYDON CLOCKTOWER: Katharine Street. Fabulous Sound Machines. 020 8253 1030 SOUTH CROYDON HERITAGE GROUP: Sanderstead United Reformed Church Hall. 8651 5707. CROYDON & DISTRICT WRITERS STUDIO: The Lounge, United Reform Church, Addiscombe Grove
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comedy
UP THE CREEK TOO COMEDY CABARET CLUB: 3 Brighton Rd, Croydon. Jeff Green, Jeff Innocent, July 19. Steve Bowditch, Andre Vincent, July 20. 020 8680 5363. UP FRONT COMEDY CLUB: Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. 8253 1030. STANDING OVATION COMEDY
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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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The Hollybush Folk Club
Presents a guest nighth with multi-instrumentalist and singer Jo Freya; The Old School Room, The Hollybush PH, Church End, Redbourn; Thursday, July 25, 8.15pm; admission 4. Tel: 07710 471862. July 18, 2002 21:00
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Exhibition of Painting and Craftwork
All for sale; Cow Byre Gallery, Bury Street, Ruislip; open Sunday, July 21 to Saturday, August 3. Tel: 020 8952 1498. July 18, 2002 21:00
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Artways
An exhibition of paintings and drawings; The Bull Foyer, High Street, Barnet; Tuesday, July 23, runs to July 30. July 18, 2002 21:00
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West Herts Garden Club
Meets for talk by Malcolm Newlands entitled Gardening for Butterflies; St Matthew's Church hall, Eastbury Road, Oxhey; Thursday, July 25, 7.30pm; viistors welcome, admission 3. July 18, 2002 21:00
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Park Street Bridge Club
Meets for friendly duplicate bridge for players of all levels, no partner necessary; Holy Trinity Parish Church, Frogmore; Thursday, July 25, 1.30pm. Tel: 01727 867460 for further details. July 18, 2002 21:00
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The Stanmore Art Society
Meets for a pastel portrait demonstration by Ronald Clark; St James's Church House Hall, London Road, Bushey; Wednesday, July 24, 8pm; admission 1. July 18, 2002 21:00
