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Students thrive in good atmosphere
A debate was raging in the office of Cheam Park Farm Junior School as I walked in. It centred around the merits of life-size Lord of The Rings versus Harry Potter chess pieces. Bizarre, yes, but there was a good reason for it. The school has a new outdoor
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Beating disability with artistic help
When confronted with an illness or a disability which is quite literally crippling, few people would use the experience as an opportunity to discover their artistic talent. But the thousands of men, women and children with physical disabilities, who have
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Georgina on target
Epsom Ladies kept their unbeaten record intact with a 2-1 win at Havant in South League Division One last Saturday. Georgina Sydenham gave the visitors a first-half lead, but they immediately surrendered their advantage. However, a tremendous team move
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RFU opens Twickenham gates for England ladies
THE England women's national rugby union team are set to create history during the Six Nations Championship by making their international debut at Twickenham Stadium (writes TONY FLOOD). The Rugby Football Union (RFU) have offered the Rugby Football Union
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RFU opens Twickenham gates for England ladies
THE England women's national rugby union team are set to create history during the Six Nations Championship by making their international debut at Twickenham Stadium (writes TONY FLOOD). The Rugby Football Union (RFU) have offered the Rugby Football Union
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Sutton overcome tiredness to win
Sutton & Epsom's players, tired from the exertions of a tough league game the previous day, opened their Surrey Cup campaign with victory over a determined Wimbledon side at Rugby Lane on Sunday. Having had such a hard match against Hertford in the
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Frustration for battling Banstead
A missed penalty cost Banstead Athletic maximum points on Saturday. Staines are playing their home games at Egham Town's Tempest Road ground, and a badly churned up pitch made life difficult for both sides. But Banstead went close after only three minutes
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Harry heroics help earn a point
Top-of-the-table Stoneleigh Athletic U8 gained a point against Caterham Pumas thanks to a goal from Zack Chambers. Keeper Harry Hinson was Stoneleigh's man-of-the-match while Harry Cleanthi also had a fine match. Wolves U8 produced one of their best performances
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Colts lose shoot-out
Sutton United U15 4 Feltham 4 (Feltham won 3-2 on penalties): United lost this Silver Plate in a shoot-out after a very good game. Two goals from George Constand gave Sutton an early advantage and, although Feltham pulled one back, Aaron Gardner made
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United thwarted by nine-man Ks
Sutton slow start proved costly in Saturday's derby even though Kingstonian had two players sent off. After just nine minutes, Tim Sills was allowed a free run to head Max Hustwick's free-kick past Jamie Ribolla. Ten minutes after that Sills' volley from
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Robins draw a Vale over declining form
Carshalton Athletic reached the next round of the Surrey Senior Cup on Monday night with a comfortable win over Combined Counties League side Raynes Park Vale, writes Roger Fear. Vale had early chances and Doug Morrow headed the ball narrowly past Carshalton's
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Spot of bother for Carshalton
Carshalton Athletic suffered their third consecutive defeat when they conceded a goal in injury-time at home to Egham Town on Saturday. The Robins were fielding their new signings Al-James Hannigan and Darren Hay, and had Peter Wood back in the team following
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London transport information links
Travelling home this evening by tube, bus, car or train? Not sure whether the snow and ice may impede your way? Here are all the web links that will allow you to find out the latest updates about the state of your route home. From Transport for London
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Moore: Win is element-ary
Sutton & Epsom manager Willie Moore will be doing a rain dance ahead of his side's Powergen League clash with fourth-placed London Nigerian tomorrow. Moore believes the opposition won't be at their best with the elements against them, so is hoping
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Furry friends face uncertain future
A Sutton-based animal charity which takes in unwanted pets could be forced to turn away new arrivals unless it can find several of its animals new homes. The current crisis has hit the small animal section of Animal Lifeline, which takes in guinea pigs
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Health meeting
Merton and Sutton Community Health Council will be holding an additional full council meeting next month. The council will meet at Sutton United Football Club in Gander Green Lane on February 11 at 2pm. Those attending its March meeting at Drake House
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MP attacks plan
MP Paul Burstow has spoken out against the introduction of fines' for councils found guilty of bed-blocking patient release from hospital. Mr Burstow's comments follow recent figures showing a national increase of 19 per cent in emergency readmissions
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Ex-leader charged
A Worcester Park man a former leader of the 1st Cuddington Scout group appeared before magistrates last Thursday charged with the indecent assault of a boy under 14. David Ayres, 58, of Mortimer Crescent, was remanded on conditional bail until February
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Town closed over bag alert
Sutton High Street was put on red alert on Sunday morning as experts checked out suspect packages in Throwley Way. The town centre was closed from Wilkinsons to the Cock and Bull pub from 10.45am to 11.30am. The area was cordoned off until a man returned
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More big cats are spotted
Sightings of wild cats in Kent are increasing says the British Big Cat Society. There have been 92 sightings in the county and the society says for every sighting another three go unreported. Gravesend has had a number of sightings including a lynx which
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Church gets new blessing
The Bishop of Southwark opened the redesigned St Paul's Church on the Roundshaw Estate on Saturday, January 25. The old church was knocked down as part of the Roundshaw regeneration and its site will make way for a new parade of shops. The original church
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Extreme weather causes road and rail chaos
The AA is warning drivers in Barnet to stay at home on Friday due to the icy road conditions. London Underground is running a normal service although there are delays and bus companies are running a limited service. But after nightmare journeys to get
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Extreme weather causes road and rail chaos
The AA is warning drivers in Barnet to stay at home on Friday due to the icy road conditions. London Underground is running a normal service although there are delays and bus companies are running a limited service. But after nightmare journeys to get
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Seniors meet
State pensions and allowances will come under the spotlight tomorrow (Friday) at a public meeting of the Sutton Seniors' Forum. It is at the Thomas Wall Centre in Benhill Avenue from 2pm to 4pm. January 31, 2003 12:00
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Job help
Careers advice for young people, single parents and the disabled is available at Sutton Children's Information Centre. On Monday, a careers advisor will be on hand throughout the day for people over 19. The centre is in 3 Lower Square, Sutton. Call 020
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Right to buy cash capped
Council tenants wanting to buy their own homes will have to stump up extra cash after councillors approved new Government plans to introduce a maximum discount level. Members of the strategy committee signalled their approval for the proposal, which will
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Fake cop terrorized elderly woman
A bogus policeman broke an 83-year-old woman's hip during a con devised to feed his drug habit, police said this week. The audacious and violent burglary, which took place in Caister Road, Balham, left the victim needing surgery for the fracture, and
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Audience will cry for more
Rehearsals have begun for Glenthorne High School's interpretation of Charles Dickens' novel Oliver billed as one of the highlights in the school's calendar. More than 100 pupils from the Sutton Common Road school, which specialises in performing arts,
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Young chatterboxes sing out
Around 30 children at a Cheam nursery sang songs and recited nursery rhymes to raise money for charity last week. The children at Princess Christian Day Nursery in Malden Road were asked to learn a song or a rhyme before they could take part in the Chatterbox
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RELATIONSHIP COURSES week commencing January 31st
Relate, Richmond, Kingston and Hounslow, the relationship counsellors, has been talking to trainee doctors about sexual counselling and the general work that the service undertakes. The specialists were invited to the <a href="http://www.rbh.nthames.nhs.uk
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WEATHER LATEST - Stansted Airport flights cancelled
ALL flights at Stansted Airport have been cancelled this morning because of the weather. An airport spokesman said: "The airport is open but because of the bad conditions on the main roads leading into the airport staff are unable to get in. "All flights
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ME research
Sutton MP Paul Burstow who is vice-patron of the National ME Centre and patron of Sutton ME Support Group has welcomed an announcement that the Medical Research Council is to investigate the causes of ME. Sutton MP Paul Burstow who is vice-patron of the
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Job advice
Sutton Central Library in St Nicholas Way is inviting anyone aged 19 and over to come along to job seeker sessions to be held throughout February. For more information about the first meeting, on February 4, call 020 8770 4785. January 31, 2003 11:31
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Church celebration
Sutton Mayor Councillor John Dodwell will be among guests invited to help a North Cheam church celebrate its 50th anniversary next month. Coun Dodwell and his wife, Anne, will be attending a service on February 9 at St Oswald's in Brocks Drive. The Mayor
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Boy robbed on estate
Police are investigating an incident in which a student at a Putney school was allegedly threatened with a gun. The 15-year-old pupil of Elliot School was with three friends in Pullborough Gardens on the Roehampton Estate at around 1pm on Monday when
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Sport stars on track for success with £5m centre
The borough's future sporting stars will be using some of the best training facilities in the country when the £5million Sutton Arena Leisure Centre opens in March. The arena is the first of three regional athletic centres planned for the UK in order
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Route to safety
Carshalton and Wallington MP Tom Brake has praised the RAC for introducing its Grass Routes safety campaign for secondary school pupils. The campaign aims to make children more aware of ways to travel, such as advising them to avoid dangerous roads, and
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Joy for Roberts in Casuals rout
Croydon Athletic 0 Corinthian Casuals 4 Casuals heaped misery on local rivals Croydon Athletic romping to a 4-0 away victory thanks to a devastating second- half performance. It was made all the more remarkable by Casuals stalwart Dave Roberts notching
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Ward will pay for his indiscipline
Dulwich Hamlet manager Martin Eede has criticised defender Danny Ward for getting himself sent off in last Saturday's 1-0 Ryman defeat at Windsor & Eton. Ward was handed a red card for stamping when Windsor tried to run the clock down in their Ryman
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Jack left singing the blues
A Dulwich youngster has just missed out on glory in rugby league's answer to Pop Idol. Jack Martin, 19, took part in last weekend's Prop Idol trials to find talented players to add to their squad for the forthcoming season. Jack made it down to the last
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Pub raises glasses for charity raffle
A Crystal Palace man organised a charity raffle to raise money for children with cancer because his baby niece has the disease. Sean Murphy organised the event in The Cambridge Pub in Westow Hill on Saturday, thanks to the support of pub landlord and
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Women debut at Twickenham
The England women's national rugby union team will make history during this year's RBS Six Nations Championship when they make their debut at Twickenham Stadium. They will play either France on February 15 or Spain on March 9 before England's men face
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Scrutiny panel
Lambeth Council has established a race scrutiny commission to assess what action it should take to combat racial discrimination both in employment practices and services delivery. Knight's Hill Councillor Robert McConnell is chairman of the commission
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Health plans facing axe to reduce debt
Funding for new health schemes at St Helier Hospital could be lost in contingency plans drawn up to save Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust from falling further into debt. The cash-strapped trust, which is currently facing an overspend of £3.3million, has
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Safer buses
Lambeth and Southwark night travellers could find police on London's night buses if a GLA proposal goes ahead. Labour assembly member Jennette Arnold, who is leading Labour's campaign for safer travel for women, called for police officers on the buses
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Gym expansion
The new extension to Westcroft Leisure Centre's gym and fitness centre, Studio 56, opens tomorrow. The fitness centre includes a gym where different types of exercise classes will be held. The extension means there is extra room for new equipment and
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Plans to end traffic chaos
Residents' concerns over excessive traffic in Burdon Lane could soon be addressed if councillors back new plans to alter traffic signals. The issue, which follows a recent traffic survey carried out in the area, were due to be placed under the spotlight
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Schools top league tables
Sutton's secondary school students were top of the class in both main public examinations last year, according to government figures released yesterday. But the significance of the tables of raw attainment that made Sutton the leading local education
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AIR NOISE ALTERNATION PATTERN - week beginning January 31st
Areas affected by the use of the southern runway for landings include south Barnes, East Sheen, Putney, Richmond, Twickenham, Hounslow Central, Feltham and Bedfont. For this the notified rota is Monday January 27th-Sunday February 2nd: westerly operations
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Musical Museum's £18m lottery windfall
BRENTFORD'S Musical Museum was granted a heritage lottery windfall of £1.8m this week to help fund its move to purpose built premises further along the High Street. The donation represents a major step forward for the museum, which hopes to secure a further
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Botley: Ref had homer symptoms
Hampton & Richmond boss Chick Botley launched a stinging attack on the match referee after his side were cruelly denied their second win of the season at Hendon last weekend, writes Mike Simmonds. The Beavers were leading 3-1 with 15 minutes to go
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RUM RED FOR STRIKER SILLS
Kingstonian striker Tim Sills was left with mixed emotions after Saturday's derby victory over rivals Sutton United. The forward gave his side the lead with only nine minutes of the game gone and added a second nine minutes later. But Sills' joy turned
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SVB needs you
Older and disabled people's lives could benefit substantially from those willing to give 30 minutes of their time, says Sutton's Volunteer Bureau (SVB). Volunteers are needed to drive people to day centres or lunch clubs and will have their expenses reimbursed
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Are pubs really as bad as all that?
Views about pubs and nightclubs are evenly split among the general public - they're either good or bad. It was no more so evident than just before Christmas, when there was talk of extending opening hours into the early hours of the morning. Unfortunately
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Teenager mugged by hooded gang
A 16-year-old boy was surrounded by a gang of 12 hooded youths who stole his phone last week outside Richmond station. The boy was standing in the Quadrant with two friends last Wednesday at 8.45pm when he was approached by a group of black youths, all
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House boom
BOOMING house prices within Hounslow have recorded the largest price surge of all the London boroughs in the first month of 2003, according to figures released this week, and market researchers say this trend will continue for the foreseeable future.
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Pensioner must foot bill for 'foolish' floor repair
A 68-year-old Carshalton man living on a state pension must pay Sutton £1,500 for repair work a council officer has branded "foolish". Fred Lee has been told he must fork out the cash to replace lino flooring outside his flat in Denmark Gardens, which
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Crime wave leads to station night closure bid
A 23-YEAR old man was kicked down stairs by a gang of robbers who attacked him on a Richmond railway footbridge. The victim was crossing the footbridge which crosses the railway line from Sheendale Road to St Mary's Grove in Richmond on Monday January
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HIGH TIDES AT KEW BRIDGE - week commencing January 31st
HIGH TIDES AT KEW BRIDGE Hammersmith Bridge 14 minutes earlier; Richmond Bridge 12 minutes later. Heights are calculated for London Bridge. Predictions of exceptionally high tides (more than 7.3 metres) are given in bold type. time ht.m timeht.m Friday01.256.413.546.6
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Changing places
Members of the Worcester Park Women's Institute enjoyed a talk on local history at their monthly meeting recently. The talk entitled All Change for Malden and Worcester Park featured a slide show of photographs of buildings and views collected by a local
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Crime wave leads to station night closure bid
A 23-YEAR old man was kicked down stairs by a gang of robbers who attacked him on a Richmond railway footbridge. The victim was crossing the footbridge which crosses the railway line from Sheendale Road to St Mary's Grove in Richmond on Monday January
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Mini music maestros
The first anniversary of a group dedicated to encouraging child development through music was marked by a party last week. Parents and children involved in the Musical Minis programme were invited to a birthday party at the guide headquarters in Wrights
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Ban battle steps up a gear
Several fresh challenges to a ban on cars turning right into Mollison Drive from Stafford Road, Wallington, have been mounted by protesters. At a meeting last Monday, councillors voted overwhelmingly in favour of the move, which traffic officials claim
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CHEMISTS HOURS - L B HOUNSLOW week commencing January 31st
Out of hours dispensing of prescriptions is available Sundays and public holidays 10.30am-12 noon. Rota commencing Friday January 31st. Brentford: Moss at Somerfield, 228 High Street, 8568 2579. Sunday 11am-5pm; Monday-Thursday 8am-8pm; Friday till 9pm
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Hospital has a lot on its plate over services
Questionnaires are to be sent out to around 1,700 patients who have used Kingston Hospital's accident and emergency or outpatients departments asking for their views on the service. The questionnaires, which are part of a national survey, are being sent
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Secret nazi? Wimbledon pensioner faces probe into life history as new war evidence found
A Ukrainian pensioner living in Wimbledon faces investigation after new evidence from German Second World War records linked him to an SS division which conducted two massacres of Jewish civilians. Julian Hendy, a TV producer and researcher into the Holocaust
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Sutton & Epsom 11 Hertford 26
Sutton & Epsom showed great resilience to live with Hertford, the best team they have played this season, in the London Division One match at Rugby Lane, Cheam, on Saturday, writes John Ashton. Richard Justice and Robbie Miller scored first-half tries
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PLANNING APPLICATIONS - L B Hounslow published January 31st
Planning applications may be viewed at Hounslow Council's Environmental Services Department, 1st floor, Civic Centre, Lampton Road. A duty planning officer is available between 1pm and 4.15pm to discuss any queries. ACTON 4 The Broadway Renew permission
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Alarm over plans for M&S store in village
Food retailers in Wimbledon Village have been rocked by the news that supermarket giant Marks and Spencer (M&S) could be moving onto their patch. The top-of-the-range supermarket has expressed interest in placing one of its new range of Simply Food
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Fans' backlash against 'mistaken' Koppel
Dons fans have hailed Wimbledon FC chairman Charles Koppel the king of comedy after he said he would welcome back Wimbledon fans when they move to Milton Keynes. Mr Koppel's remarks on Sky Sports News, on Friday, sparked an angry backlash from Wimbledon
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COUNCIL MEETINGS - L B Hounslow - week commencing January 31st
Hounslow Council meetings are held at the Civic Centre, Lampton Road, Hounslow telephone and start at 7.30pm unless otherwise stated. Area committee meetings are held locally. For details contact Committee Services on 8583 2063. Full council meetings
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COUNCIL MEETINGS - Richmond upon Thames Council week commencing January 24th
Richmond upon Thames Council meetings are held in the Municipal Offices, York House, Richmond Road, Twickenham and commence at 7pm unless otherwise stated. The public may attend except those meetings which are held in private because of the subject matter
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All fired up for Burns Night
TWO hundred and thirty bagpipes skirled and kilts whirled as the Heston & District Scottish Association celebrated the birthday of Scotland's National Bard, Robert Burns, at its 42nd Burns Supper, at Kempton Park Racecourse, on Saturday last week.
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A for aluminium
Did you know that 95 per cent less energy is used to recycle an aluminium can than to make one that is not recycled? To recycle cans, use your green bin or a local recycling bank. Please make sure cans are emptied and washed beforehand. To find out more
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Linger over lingerie at collection launch
If sending a card on Valentine's Day never seems quite enough, a new exotic evening wear and lingerie collection previewing at The Works in two weeks' time might be more your thing. Claiming to combine French decadence and Italian flair with Victorian
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Upheaval warning on mental health
A proposed shake-up in the provision of day care services for patients with mental health needs in Kingston could leave many facing massive upheaval, a voluntary worker has warned. South West London and St George's Mental Health Trust has produced a consultation
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Body in the Thames man named
THE body of a man recovered from the River Thames at Penton Hook in Staines on Tuesday afternoon last week has been named as John Goodings. The 66-year-old Egham resident is believed to have jumped into the river from Staines Bridge, just after 2pm, in
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Richmond is fourth most expensive place to live in UK
RICHMOND remains the fourth most expensive town in the country with the average house costing £349,480, new figures reveal this week. The figures, from the Halifax show that in the past 20 years prices in Greater London have soared by 456 per cent. Teddington
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Anger as yet another PO site to close
Elderly and vulnerable residents in Teddington are the latest to be hit by Post Office closures after it was announced a proposal to close the Stanley Road branch in April. Two Post Offices in Kew, at Popham Gardens and Kew Green, are already facing the
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£5k grant nets foreign football for Spelthorne
YOUNG soccer players from as far afield as France and Italy will be coming to Spelthorne to take part in the first ever twin-town youth football tournament in March. Spelthorne Borough Council's Executive has agreed to hand over a £5,000 grant to Spelthorne
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Pub's history frozen in snapshots of time
In the latest of his articles on Belmont, historian Roland Sparkes takes a pictorial look at the California Arms pub. The local studies search room at Central Library, Sutton, possesses a wonderful collection of about 20,000 photographs covering the borough's
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Second coming for Richmond sports council?
EFFORTS are being made to revive Richmond upon Thames Sports Council as 'the voice of sport'. The council ceased to exist in April last year when it was unable to attract enough people to serve on the executive committee. Now Councillor David Marlow,
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Victory in mast site war
People power has forced Richmond Council to review its policy on banning mobile phone masts from council land after residents from a Twickenham street launched a protest over a mast overlooking their homes. Residents of Sixth Cross Road were horrified
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More big cats are spotted
Sightings of wild cats in Kent are increasing says the British Big Cat Society. There have been 92 sightings in the county and the society says for every sighting another three go unreported. Gravesend has had a number of sightings including a lynx which
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Diversion proposal is rejected
Surbiton councillors have again rejected calls by Hawks Road residents to divert some of the lorries which hurtle past their houses to the tip every day to nearby Villiers Avenue. Councillors from the two neighbourhoods met with contractors SITA and Hawks
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Firefighters vow to continue battle for fair pay
The firefighters' resolve to fight for a fair pay deal was hardened this week after the Government announced plans to introduce new powers to end the strike. The Government's patience over the pay dispute finally snapped on Tuesday when the Deputy Prime
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Get up to speed on cameras
If you are looking for up-to-the-minute information on speed cameras, the Kent and Medway Safety Camera Partnership (KMSCP) website could help you. The interactive website has information on where fixed speed cameras and safety camera vans are sited,
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Runners prepare for marathon effort to raise funds
A group of runners from 26.2 Road Runners Club, Surbiton, are pounding the pavement to find funding for the Lake Farm Centre. The foursome are embarking on some gruelling runs to raise cash for the home for mentally handicapped people with no families
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Quarter of all Heathrow passengers 'do not contribute to UK economy'
NEWS that nearly a quarter of all passengers using Heathrow never leave the airport has angered local residents fighting proposals for a third runway. The number of international transfer passengers using London Airports (mainly Heathrow) has risen from
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Obvious answer
Mr Trevor Knight tells us that vandalism has only been a problem at Wallington Library gardens since the council had to dispense with the services of a specialist person to turn out to lock the gates. However, this matter has now been addressed and library
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Who will have the last laugh?
Sutton Council is busting its gut to push through a right turn ban at the junction of Mollison Drive, Plough Lane and Stafford Road, Wallington, before the Greater London Authority (GLA) budgetary deadline passes. This ban will be detrimental to local
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Biker who killed girl 'was going too fast'
A motorcyclist who knocked down and killed an 11-year-old girl outside the gates of Tiffin Girls' School could have been driving at almost twice the 30mph speed limit, a court has heard. Justin Lyon, 34, of Richmond, was jailed for two years and banned
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Ian has plenty in reserve
QPR fans were given a blast from the past on Monday when manager Ian Holloway came on to play for the reserves in a training game against Team Bath. But Holloway is not planning to make a playing comeback for the Hoops. The 39-year-old was simply making
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Family generates a lot of rubbish
I read with interest the letter from Michael Sansom in last week's edition of the Sutton Guardian. We are a family of three and we have the standard-sized wheelie bins. We recycle a lot, which means our brown bin is not full on emptying day and the green
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Fire fighters out on strike
Richmond and Twickenham fire fighters went back on the picket line this week for their fourth strike in three months. The firefighters started a 48 hour strike at 9am on Tuesday after talks with employers broke down on Monday. Another 48 hour strike is
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Thousands back anti-war rally
THOUSANDS of people turned up to show their support for an anti-war protest in Richmond town centre on Saturday. The protest was led by Richmond team vicar Julian Reindorp, Richmond Park MP Jenny Tonge and Liberal Democrat mayoral candidate for London
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Scheme branded a failure
Mr Jeffrey, strategic director of environment and leisure at Sutton Council, refers to Sutton having the second highest recycling rate in London when he criticises your story about the wheelie bin fiasco part two. I wonder whether, when making this claim
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Drug initiative targets the outdoor addicts
A new outreach team has been set up to target the street drinkers and drug-users who hang out in the Fairfield recreation ground and Kingston's other open spaces. The team, based at drug project Kaleidoscope, will start work from Monday, February 10,
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Councillor bids to create a stink over sewerage problem
Ongoing sewage problems plaguing Stanwell residents have prompted their county councillor to write to Thames Water, requesting improvements to the local infrastructure. Mark Hayhurst is frustrated with the on-going problem of sewage flooding during periods
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Councillor bids to create a stink over sewerage problem
Ongoing sewage problems plaguing Stanwell residents have prompted their county councillor to write to Thames Water, requesting improvements to the local infrastructure. Mark Hayhurst is frustrated with the on-going problem of sewage flooding during periods
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Cadet force on parade
Kingston's Police Voluntary Cadet Force held its annual parade and award ceremony at the Portsmouth Road TA Centre recently. Eighteen of the 26 cadets in the unit took part in the inspection conducted by borough commander Chief Superintendent Jeff Brathwaite
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Argument over 'crumbling' York House wall
CLAIMS that the council wasted thousands of pounds by insisting on putting up a wall in adverse weather conditions have been denied by officers. Twickenham resident John Perry contacted the Richmond and Twickenham Times after noticing that the new wall
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Tenants to pay more for homes
Council tenants will have to pay more to buy their properties under government plans being supported by Kingston Council's administration. People will now get a much smaller discount when exercising their right to buy in a government bid to stop private
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Shopkeepers' fury at council rubbish fines
SHOPKEEPERS on Richmond Hill are outraged that despite the heavy rates they pay and their attempts to run small local businesses, they are being fined by the council for putting out their rubbish. On January 15th Nima Chemist and other shopkeepers on
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Fines for bad behaviour will nip problem in bud
Sadly anti-social behaviour is on the increase and this can take many forms. It includes such things as passengers putting their dog mess-soiled shoes on the opposite seat on a train. It is very worrying when this sort of act is committed by mature men
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Wife says threats led to husband's hanging
The grieving widow of a DFS furniture warehouse manager who was found hanging at work claims he was bullied and threatened by bosses. Jane Wagstaff made the allegations at the inquest into her husband's death at Westminster Coroner's Court, last Thursday
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Bowls club ravaged by graffiti vandals
Vandals have covered Twickenham Bowling Club in graffiti leaving members worried that an old problem has come back to haunt them. Rex Worsley, a member of the Radnor Gardens Club, said part of the problem was that the buildings were closed for half the
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Allotments prove popular
At Sutton's Benhill-Crescent Horticultural Society's AGM held on January 21, we heard with satisfaction that at this major allotment site only six plots stand vacant. They are all of a small size and are ideal for a beginner or the elderly. The excellent
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Staff members totally dedicated
Throughout the year, whatever the weather, helpers at the Queen Elizabeth's Foundation shops in East Molesey, Tolworth and Wallington turn up for their particular session to ensure the shop is open six days a week. This helps raise money for the foundation's
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Asking for ID shows degree of contempt
How shocking that a resident should be asked for identification when presenting a cheque at Budgens in Cheam Village. The duty manager informed that person his staff were told to ask for proof of identity if he or she looked dodgy'. What utter contempt
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Flats will ruin green space say protesters
Ardent campaigners in Raynes Park are preparing to protest against the development of two major sites, which they say could destroy much-loved green space and provide intensive accommodation on a flood plain. Fresh from their battle against an application
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Holocaust remembered
CHILDREN and community leaders took part in a service to mark Holocaust Memorial Day on Monday evening. Mayor Vivienne Manheim and Haringey Council Leader George Meehan were joined by MPs Barbara Roche and David Lammy and guests at Bruce Castle Museum
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Banking on a U-turn
HORNSEY traders are up in arms over plans to close a Priory Road bank. Shop owners in the Priory Road and Park Road area are fearful that the imminent closure of HSBC could spell the beginning of the end for the small parade of shops. They believe that
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Sessions moved
Chessington Cricket Club have moved their practice sessions to Nescot Sports Centre in Ewell. After two mediocre seasons in Division Two of the Surrey Championship, new captain Andy White is looking to strengthen the squad. Anyone interested in playing
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Breakthrough in turf war murder inquiry
POLICE investigating the murder of a man during the gang fight of November 9 in Green Lanes, Harringay, have made more arrests this week. The Independent reported last week that a 34-year-old man from Preston was arrested in connection with the killing
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4-1 winners
Wilson's School ran out 4-1 winners at Dover Grammar School in the ESFA U19 Trophy. Wilson's dominated from the start and John Howe gave them the lead after Dominic O'Shea's shot was stopped. Dover equalised through Robbie Guy, but Howe completed his
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Best club in Britain!
The Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) is on a mission to find the best social club in Britain. And the ale enthusiasts' group is calling on drinkers to send in nominations. Entries must be sent to John Holland, chairman of clubs' committee, Camra, 230 Hatfield
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Good day for Goslings
YOUNGSTERS at a Bromley nursery welcomed a team of firefighters as part of a project about people who do good work in the community. Children at Goslings Nursery, Bromley College, have been learning about various services. The children were given a talk
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Keep mobile library going
We would like to register our dismay at proposals by Labour councillors to close Merton's mobile library service. When the council proposed closing the Wimbledon Park and Lower Morden libraries they were met with fierce opposition from local residents
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Asylum law creates homelessness
The chairman of a West Croydon refugee day centre claims the new laws governing support for asylum seekers is: "creating a new form of homeless people." The Refugee Day Centre at the West Croydon Baptist Church, Whitehorse Road, is run by the Refugee
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Carshalton Athletic 0 Egham Town 1
Carshalton Athletic's lead in Ryman League Division One South is being whittled away after they suffered their fourth defeat in five matches on Saturday. All the action came after the 90 minutes were up. Egham took the lead in the first minute of injury
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Harrowing night for snow stranded drivers
Snow and ice is causing traffic chaos across North-west London this morning with many drivers having spent the night stranded in their cars. With hundreds of vehicles stranded and traffic queues crawling around the region's motorways, police and transport
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Get up to speed on cameras
IF YOU are looking for up-to-the-minute information on speed cameras, the Kent and Medway Safety Camera Partnership (KMSCP) website could help you. The interactive website has information on where fixed speed cameras and safety camera vans are sited,
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Fresh water for Africa
GENEROUS pupils of Istead Rise Primary School have held a Blue Peter bring-and-buy sale for charity. The children brought in pocket money, toys and cakes and raised £200 for the BBC1 programme's 2003 Water Works project, which aims to bring fresh water
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'Hands off our rec' say Whitton residents
OVER 400 angry residents packed into a protest meeting in Whitton on Tuesday in a bid to save their much loved recreation ground. The residents are fiercely opposing plans by Richmond upon Thames Council to remove the protection of Metropolitan Open Land
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Heathrow jobsline
A NEW freephone hotline number has been launched for local residents to capitalise on the job opportunities created by the construction of Terminal 5 (T5) at Heathrow Airport. The freephone hotline is operated by BAA's recruitment partner, Job Centre
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Time to put a stop to noise 'explosion'
Iris Grender is not alone in being fed up with the explosion' of noise now caused by fireworks that make suburban nights sound like a war zone (letter 24 January). We have had numerous complaints about this from New Malden residents indeed on Christmas
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Tough on crime?
Sir, - During a week of confusion from the Labour Government as to whether burglars should be locked up or not, it was refreshing to read Spelthorne Labour Party's views on the subject (Guardian, January 9). Spelthorne Labour says no new prisons should
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New group
The Civil Defence Association has been formed to bring together former members of the Civil Defence Corps, the AFS and the WS, together with anyone else interested. A local branch has started covering London, and the area south of the Thames to the south
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Olympic support from London a "formality", says Ken
Mayor Ken Livingstone is drafting a formal proposal outlining how much money London will provide to host the Olympic Games. This comes after the Government asked for written commitment about financial backing for the Games. "If the government requires
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Tories should follow our example!
Sir, - A Spelthorne Borough councillor has had a letter published in First', the Local Government Association (LGA) journal for councillors. He complains that the new local government structure leaves backbench members being marginalised. This raises
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Oppose former directors
The actions of the group of former Kingstonian directors, who organised the scuppering of the Company Voluntary Arrangement designed to take Ks out of administration, does not make any sense. Chris Kelly, former Ks managing director, criticises the current
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Ks' fans have their say about the club's plight
I am writing to express my anger at the way in which Chris Kelly and other former directors of Kingstonian FC blocked the new owners, the Khoslas, from finally paying off the debts of the football club. The fact that Kingstonian FC is only in this current
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I was rooting for trees to be removed
Sir, - I read your front page article in the Guardian of January 23 and consider that you have been a victim of deception and have unwittingly deceived your readers. I think the record must be put straight. A petition was organised by local councillors
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British "Shoe bomber" jailed for life
A US federal judge has sentenced Londoner Richard Reid to life in jail for trying to blow up a Paris-Miami flight with 197 people on board. The 28-year-old Briton had pleaded guilty to eight charges which included attempted murder and attempted use of
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Another good year for schools
SCHOOLS in Surrey have continued to achieve outstanding GCSE results, with 58.4 per cent of pupils achieving five or more A*-C grades. Over the past 10 years, Surrey's GCSE results have continued to improve and the county is currently 6.9 per cent above
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Motorcyclist killed after horror crash
A 20-YEAR-old motorcyclist died in a road traffic collision on the A308 Staines Road West on Sunday, January 26. The fatal accident happened at just after 12.40pm, when the rider of a blue Suzuki motorcycle sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene
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Fight for mobile library
The closure of the mobile library announced in the Liberal Democrats budget has left users outraged and determined to fight the controversial decision. The library has 1,206 members, including 576 elderly people and 486 children. Every month it issues
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Emergency services swamped as chaos deepens
With hundreds of vehicles stranded and traffic queues crawling around the region's motorways, police and transport services are struggling to avert a wave of medical emergencies. Thousands of drivers have spent all night sleepless in their cars without
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WEATHER LATEST - More schools closed
MORE schools have been reported as being closed today because of the weather. The latest reported closures are Bishop's Stortford High School; St John's School, Epping; Chipping Ongar Primary School; Birchwood High School; Bishop's Stortford, and Jerounds
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Woman apologises for email blunder
A city worker whose damaging email accusations smearing a Battersea mini cab firm cost it thousands of pounds, has been forced to publicly apologise. ABC Cars' trade was slashed by 40 per cent after Helen Dawson, a marketing officer with the Chartered
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Rianna (8) killed in playground tragedy
The eight-year-old killed after a tree fell in a school playground yesterday, has been named as Rianna Davenport. The girl was crushed after a tree collapsed in high winds at a school in Epsom in Surrey. Rianna was trapped by the tree and died at the
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Woman apologises for email blunder
A city worker whose damaging email accusations smearing a Battersea mini cab firm cost it thousands of pounds, has been forced to publicly apologise. ABC Cars' trade was slashed by 40 per cent after Helen Dawson, a marketing officer with the Chartered
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WEATHER LATEST - M11 is "the big problem"
DRIVING conditions across parts of west Essex have been described as "pretty horrendous" as motorists remain stranded in their cars. Essex Police say the M11 is the "big problem". Police are dealing with a series of minor road accidents, but say that
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WEATHER LATEST - Traffic chaos * Schools closed *
SNOW and ice is causing traffic chaos across west Essex this morning with many drivers having spent the night stranded in their cars. Worst hit is the M11 where many drivers have spent the night, many only managing to cover a few miles between the Stansted
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Terrors crash out of County Cup
Tooting & Mitcham's Surrey Senior Cup campaign floundered at the first hurdle on Tuesday when they were beaten by Combined Counties League side Ash United. Tooting made six changes to their team from the weekend's victory over Worthing with Darren
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All night transport chaos as winter gridlocks south east
Winter laid a heavy congestion charge on thousands of motorists last night. On stretches of the M25, M11 and M1 drivers are still struggling to get home having spent all night in their cars...and they're already fighting through those trying to get back
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Rianna (8) killed in playground tragedy
The eight year old schoolgirl tragically killed when a tree collapsed in high winds on her school playground yesterday afternoon has been named as Rianna Davenport. Rianna was trapped by the tree and died at the scene around 12.30pm at West Ashtead Primary
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Emergency services swamped as chaos deepens
With hundreds of vehicles stranded and traffic queues crawling around the region's motorways, the emergency services are struggling to avert a wave of medical emergencies. Thousands of drivers have spent all night sleepless in their cars without food
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Eames Bemused By Sorry Dons
AFC Wimbledon boss Terry Eames could not hide his disappointment after watching his side crash out of the London Senior Cup to Barkingside on Wednesday evening. The Dons paid for a dreadful second half display as their opponents ran out 3-0 winners at
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Bhoys get a hat trick
De Paddy Bhoys have claimed their third Elms Five Wands-worth Monday League title. The team have only been knocked off the top spot once by KPMG in the Summer 2002 League. Gorky's FC secured the runners-up position, although they had a close-run contest
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Terrors crash out of County Cup
Tooting & Mitcham's Surrey Senior Cup campaign floundered at the first hurdle on Tuesday when they were beaten by Combined Counties League side Ash United. Tooting made six changes to their team from the weekend's victory over Worthing with Darren
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Blip costs Dons dear
AFC Wimbledon gifted Hartley Wintney two goals as they slipped 13 points behind leaders AFC Wallingford in the Combined Counties League. Hartley Wintney took the lead after 29 minutes when Danny Oakins' attempted backpass got stuck in the muddy pitch
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Dismal Dons crash out of London Cup
AFC Wimbledon crashed out of the London Senior Cup on Wednesday evening after an appalling second half performance against Barkingside. The Dons fielded a strong team but it wasn't enough to prevent their first defeat in the competition for more than
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Fulham women finally make it
There were mixed fortunes for Fulham's teams on Wednesday night, when the women marched into another cup final and the men slipped to another league defeat. England international Rachel McArthur broke the resistance of a battling Aston Villa side to give
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Hounslow rely on late goals
Oxford Hawks 0 Hounslow & Ealing TWO late goals enabled Hounslow and Ealing Hockey Club to gain the points they needed on Saturday to keep in touch with the leaders. Oxford Hawks had the territorial advantage in the first-half but their attacks were
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Hounslow rely on late goals
Oxford Hawks 0 Hounslow & Ealing TWO late goals enabled Hounslow and Ealing Hockey Club to gain the points they needed on Saturday to keep in touch with the leaders. Oxford Hawks had the territorial advantage in the first-half but their attacks were
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Cup exit could boost Boro's league bid
ELIMINATION from the Supplementary Cup at the hands of Southall Town last week could be a blessing in disguise for Hounslow Borough as they chase the Hellenic League title (writes DALE HARRY). Borough are currently 12 points behind leaders Finchampstead
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Cup exit could boost Boro's league bid
ELIMINATION from the Supplementary Cup at the hands of Southall Town last week could be a blessing in disguise for Hounslow Borough as they chase the Hellenic League title (writes DALE HARRY). Borough are currently 12 points behind leaders Finchampstead
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Prop Idol winners
The three winners of Rugby League Club London Broncos' Prop idol' competition, two of whom had never played rugby league before, will now join the Broncos squad in preparation for Sunday's friendly at Warrington. They are James Hersey, 20, from Leamington
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Prop Idol winners
The three winners of Rugby League Club London Broncos' Prop idol' competition, two of whom had never played rugby league before, will now join the Broncos squad in preparation for Sunday's friendly at Warrington. They are James Hersey, 20, from Leamington
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PLAYERS MUST NOT BE PUT OFF BY RED CARDS
BRENTFORD fans will be staging a protest by holding red cards aloft at the home league game against Huddersfield this Saturday when manager Wally Downes and his players will be focused on bouncing back from two cup defeats (writes TONY FLOOD). Members
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Wartime spirit on delayed Tubes
A Finchley commuter stuck on the Tube during Thursday's snowstorm told of the wartime spirit' that developed in her carriage as passengers realised they were going nowhere fast. Diane Langleben, of Etchingham Park Road, said normally poker-faced passengers
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Wartime spirit on delayed Tubes
A Finchley commuter stuck on the Tube during Thursday's snowstorm told of the wartime spirit' that developed in her carriage as passengers realised they were going nowhere fast. Diane Langleben, of Etchingham Park Road, said normally poker-faced passengers
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Dentist stuck in snow for eight hours: 'Nothing seems to have been done'
An Edgware dentist took eight-and-a-half hours to get home from her East Barnet surgery on Thursday evening after snow turned a hilly arterial road into an ice rink. Maya Shah, of Hillersden Avenue, said schoolgirls walking from Apex Corner warned her
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Dentist stuck in snow for eight hours: 'Nothing seems to have been done'
An Edgware dentist took eight-and-a-half hours to get home from her East Barnet surgery on Thursday evening after snow turned a hilly arterial road into an ice rink. Maya Shah, of Hillersden Avenue, said schoolgirls walking from Apex Corner warned her
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Dentist stuck in snow for eight hours: 'Nothing seems to have been done'
An Edgware dentist took eight-and-a-half hours to get home from her East Barnet surgery on Thursday evening after snow turned a hilly arterial road into an ice rink. Maya Shah, of Hillersden Avenue, said schoolgirls walking from Apex Corner warned her
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Brent Cross provides refuge for stranded shoppers during snowstorm
Treacherous road conditions meant around 150 people were forced to spend the night at Brent Cross shopping centre on Thursday. Staff volunteered to look after the stranded shoppers while shops donated food and other essentials to take care of them. Brent
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Brent Cross provides refuge for stranded shoppers during snowstorm
Treacherous road conditions meant around 150 people were forced to spend the night at Brent Cross shopping centre on Thursday. Staff volunteered to look after the stranded shoppers while shops donated food and other essentials to take care of them. Brent
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Mother and ten-month-old baby stuck in snowstorm for four hours
A Mill Hill woman and her ten-month-old baby took four hours in freezing conditions to complete what should have been a ten-minute journey in the chaos following Thursday's sudden snowfall. Lara Moore, 32, had taken her baby son Freddie to visit his grandparents
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Extreme weather causes road and rail chaos
The AA is warning drivers in Barnet to stay at home on Friday due to the icy road conditions. London Underground is running a normal service although there are delays and bus companies are running a limited service. But after nightmare journeys to get
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Extreme weather causes road and rail chaos
The AA is warning drivers in Barnet to stay at home on Friday due to the icy road conditions. London Underground is running a normal service although there are delays and bus companies are running a limited service. But after nightmare journeys to get
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WEATHER LATEST - Police issue emergency telephone number
ESSEX Police has opened a telephone information line for anyone with welfare concerns about people stranded on the M11 in Essex. Anyone with medical concerns about someone stuck in the snow-boundtraffic, or whose non-arrival is causing serious cause for
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Winning work gets V&A viewing
A Carshalton woman is to have her embroidery work displayed in the Victoria and Albert Museum over the next three months after winning a national competition. Recent university leaver Louisa Randall, 22, of Banstead Road, was also awarded £600 as part
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MP gets hands on treatment
Battersea MP Martin Linton (above) proved he was a cut above his Westminster colleagues when he paid a visit to South Thames College last week. College principal Sue Rimmer invited Mr Linton along for a discussion on funding, and offered him a free demonstration
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Fire crews plan more strikes
Sutton's firefighters were today preparing to return to the picket lines for the second time this week after a fourth round of strike action ended yesterday. Crews from Wallington and Sutton joined in the national 48-hour walkout at 9am on Tuesday, which
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Firm closes depot and 500 jobs lost
Hundreds of jobs in Hackbridge will be lost following a decision to close a distribution services depot, the Comet has learnt. It is believed around 500 employees will be made redundant at Exel's site in London Road following a restructuring move by one
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No key worker homes in hospital site plans
Detailed plans have been unveiled for a major 286-home development on the Queen Mary's Hospital site next to the Grade I listed Roehampton House. The planning application, which is to be submitted to the council next week, contains no provision for key
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WEATHER LATEST - "Even more treacherous conditions to come," council warns
MORE snow forecast for later today is expected to turn to rain and then freeze making road conditions "potentially even more trecherous", Epping Forest District Council is warning. Council chief executive John Burgess said: "We would urge people to follow
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Hidden homes to be immediate hit
Most of the housing made available through the council's "hidden homes" initiative will be let to people in the immediate neighbourhood. The properties are being created from converting disused storerooms and laundries on housing estates. Wandsworth Council
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WEATHER LATEST - Refuse collections continue in Epping Forest district
Epping Forest Council refuse collection teams are braving the weather today, but say there will be some roads they will be unable to reach. Residents are asked to take their rubbish back in if it is not collected by the end of the day and put it back
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Parents angry over new 485 bus route
Campaigners for a cross-river bus route in Putney that would allow their children to reach school in Hammersmith have been left fuming after their two-year battle resulted in a bus that doesn't rev its engines until after the school bell has rung. Putney
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New chief at social services
The new social services chief at Wandsworth has been named as Councillor Vanessa Graham, who reaches the top rung of local politics after 13 years. She will join the council's cabinet at the head of a department that it sees as a feather in its cap because
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Youngsters limber up
Tearing children away from their Playstation is about to become a lot easier with the opening of a new gym designed especially for youngsters. The Little Gym in Smugglers Way is the first of its kind in the country, and offers a range of classes and activities
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A musical farewell
Pupils at Tooting's Franciscan Primary School enjoyed music by Mozart, Brahms and Dvorak as part of a farewell concert by two parents. International violinist Leigh Paine and her husband Mark, a renowned French horn player, are travelling to Australia
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Phone theft may not be all it seems
STATISTICS showing an alarming rise in the number of mobile phone thefts may not be all they seem, according to the Hertfordshire Constabulary cracking down on the false reports. All next month anyone that reports having a mobile phone stolen will be
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House-buying plot thickens
A SIGNIFICANT plot of land with numerous and varied fruit trees, a kitchen-garden with fruit bushes, and two brick and stone outhouses connected to electricity is now mine - and all for £2,500. HOSE who have followed my house-buying saga in France will
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School budgets freeze adds to teaching crisis
School governors and headteachers are claiming the council's proposed standstill on education funding will contribute to cuts in vital services and a deepening of the current recruitment crisis. Representatives from the borough's education community issued
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Groups can get grants
Community groups in Wandsworth working with disadvantaged children and young people are being invited to apply for grants of up to £7,000. London housing association the Peabody Trust is searching for voluntary organisations, parent and youth groups in
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WEATHER LATEST - Harlow Council suspends refuse collections
REFUSE collections in Harlow were abandoned on Friday on safety grounds. Collections that should have been made on Friday started on Monday with Harlow Council attempting to catch up during this week. Anything not collected by this Friday will be collected
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Contamination is honest mistake not sabotage
Once again Sutton Council has got its recycling policy all wrong and contamination levels are rising. It takes a peculiar type of genius to take an inherently popular and good idea like recycling and get it so wrong, managing to antagonise so many people
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Solve riddle of waste
Most of the criticism directed at Sutton Council on provision for waste disposal is unfair. Certainly some people found alternate week collection of brown rubbish unsuitable, particularly if disagreeable waste such as nappies or incontinence pads was
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Boro end poor run with 2-0 win
Harrow Borough 2 Boreham Wood 0 It had been seven weeks that Harrow had found themselves stuck on the 32-point mark. And with the relegation strugglers beginning to pick up points with alarming regularity, it had become essential that the six-match league
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Ice and snow cause commuter chaos
Snow and ice is causing commuter misery across North-west London this morning with many drivers having spent the night stranded in their cars. With hundreds of vehicles stranded and traffic queues crawling around the region's motorways, police and transport
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Pushing through plans with no thought for us
I note with interest, but not with surprise, your article in connection with the proposed 39-flat development in Belmont and how the concerns of the local residents were completely ignored. I live in Homefield Park, Grove Road, Sutton, and the residents
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Quins in search of Heineken place
Harlequins 12 Leicester 19 Despite defeat in the Powergen Cup at the hands of Leicester, Quins chief Mark Evans insists his side still have plenty to play for in the season (writes DALE HARRY). Quins' chances of grabbing silverware all but diminished
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Sutton & Eps 11 Hertford 26
Sutton & Epsom showed great resilience to live with Hertford, the best team they have played this season, in the London Division One match at Rugby Lane, Cheam, on Saturday. Richard Justice and Robbie Miller scored first-half tries for Hertford, with
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Epsom end their travel sickness
Epsom and Ewell picked up maximum points for the fourth consecutive season at Larges Lane on Tuesday and recorded their first away league win since August. Epsom skipper Graham Morris was making his 600th first team appearance but Mark Freeborough, Tim
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Fowler hits two as Us go through
On the back of four consecutive defeats, Tuesday night's Surrey Senior Cup tie at Stompond Lane looked a testing engagement for Sutton. However, a fluent performance saw them come through with a scoreline that didn't do justice to their superiority, particularly
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Character test for teetering Robins
Carshalton Athletic's players face a crucial test of their character tomorrow when they travel to play promotion-hunting Bognor Regis Town. The Robins lost 1-0 at home to Egham Town last Saturday their third league defeat in a row and they have seen their
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United's twin injury upset
Sutton United have been rocked this week by injuries to goalkeeper Andy Pape and defender Mike Hollands, both of whom have been ruled out for the rest of the season. Pape has suffered a re-occurrence of a shoulder injury, while Hollands broke his leg
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Ice and snow cause commuter chaos
SNOW and ice is causing commuter misery across North-west London this morning with many drivers having spent the night stranded in their cars. With hundreds of vehicles stranded and traffic queues crawling around the region's motorways, police and transport
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More big cats are spotted
Sightings of wild cats in Kent are increasing says the British Big Cat Society. There have been 92 sightings in the county and the society says for every sighting another three go unreported. Gravesend has had a number of sightings including a lynx which
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Winner's work goes on show
A Carshalton woman is to have her embroidery work displayed in the Victoria and Albert Museum over the next three months after winning a national competition. University graduate Louisa Randall, 22, of Banstead Road, was also awarded £600 as part of the
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Teenage rape case adjourned
The 13-year-old Belmont boy accused of raping two girls made his first appearance at Kingston Crown Court on Tuesday. The teenager, who cannot be named after the judge made a court order, appeared for a plea and directions hearing. The case was adjourned
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Get fit for free
Westcroft Leisure Centre is inviting people to sample its facilities and exercise classes free of charge on Friday night. Classes including Pilates, martial arts, circuit training, aqua aerobics are on offer at the exercise extravaganza from 6.45pm to
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Fake cop terrorized elderly woman
A bogus policeman broke an 83-year-old woman's hip during a con devised to feed his drug habit, police said this week. The audacious and violent burglary, which took place in Caister Road, Balham, left the victim needing surgery for the fracture, and
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War declared as mast plans anger residents
A group of Carshalton residents say they will fight "as far as necessary" to stop their road from being bombarded with applications to put up mobile phone masts. The latest proposals submitted by mobile phone company O2 to erect a mast outside 72 Beeches
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Defiant Blues refuse to be beaten
Met Police 2 Bromley 2 A treble substitution from boss John Cottam, 15 minutes from time, sparked a remarkable Blues comeback on Tuesday. They looked down and out, with goals from Wade Falana and Andy Amoaka looking to have given the points to the visitors
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WEATHER LATEST - Stansted Airport flights cancelled
ALL flights at Stansted Airport have been cancelled this morning because of the weather. An airport spokesman said: "The airport is open but because of the bad conditions on the main roads leading into the airport staff are unable to get in. "All flights
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LOCAL HISTORY CONFERENCE
Georgian West London, 1741-1841 is the theme of the 23rd West London Local History Conference. The venue for the meeting, 9.30am-4.30pm is Montague Hall, Montague Road, Hounslow on Saturday March 15th. The day is organised by the local history societies
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Sign up
A police recruitment fair takes place on Friday and Saturday at Sainsbury's in North Cheam. It will be held between 10.30am to 5.30pm and officers will be on hand to talk to anyone interested in a career as a regular or special police officer. January
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Victory is on hand
A Putney woman nailed success at a national competition held at Wembley conference centre on the weekend. Edith Hoon, who works at the Beauty House in Trinity Road, Tooting Bec, beat off competitors from around the country and abroad to win the Novice
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A mauling for Moles
Lewes 7 Molesey 0 Molesey's relegation worries piled up on Tuesday night when they were battered 7-0 at Walton Road by promotion hopefuls Lewes. The match was over as a contest after 15 minutes when the visitors raced into a 3-0 lead, with Lee Newman,
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Charity needs pedal power
Founders of Sutton-based charity Cry in the Dark are looking for keen cyclists to join them on a bike ride through Romania. In what has been billed as the charity's most ambitious fund-raising event to date, Steve Cooper and appeals co-ordinator Pete
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Man charged with murder
A man appeared at South Western Magistrates' Court on Tuesday charged with murder. James Dale Healy, 22, was accused of killing a 54-year-old man at his home on Clapham Common Northside on Sunday evening, January, 26. His case was referred to the Old
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Fake cop robs OAP
A bogus policeman knocked down, robbed and threatened to kill an 83-year-old woman in her own home, leaving her with a broken hip, in a con trick devised to feed his drug habit, police said this week. The audacious and violent burglary, which took place
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Heart charity opens store
A new British Heart Foundation (BHF) furniture and electrical superstore has opened in Wallington. The store, specifically designed to sell second-hand goods, was opened by the director general of the BHF Leslie Busk and Carshalton and Wallington MP Tom
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Taxi drivers get yob protection
Police have introduced night patrols in Epsom town centre, to clamp down on alcohol-fuelled hooliganism. Shops in the High Street have had their windows smashed and a cab company has been forced to employ a bouncer to protect staff and waiting customers
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Taxi drivers get yob protection
Police have introduced night patrols in Epsom town centre, to clamp down on alcohol-fuelled hooliganism. Shops in the High Street have had their windows smashed and a cab company has been forced to employ a bouncer to protect staff and waiting customers
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Harriers so close
Herne Hill Harriers missed out on a team medal by nine points at the Southern Cross Country Championships at Exmouth in Devon last weekend, writes Stan Allen. Harriers' star was Matt Norminton, who finished second in the nine-mile race to another HHH
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Sam sets his sights on being new Senna
Clapham's Sam Hancock has set his sights firmly on becoming Britain's next motor racing hero as he plots his breakthrough into Formula One. For 2003, the 23-year-old driver has entered the feeder division for Formula One, Formula 3000, and will also drive
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Cash to combat crime in Lambeth
Lambeth is to receive £1.2million from Government funds which will be distributed between police and existing crime reduction programmes to help fight crime and drug abuse. Police will get £592,508 to spend on crime prevention work such as targeted police
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Light burns for victims
Members of the borough's religious community joined guests including Sutton's Mayor Councillor John Dodwell to mark the Holocaust Memorial Day last week. The multi-faith service was held at Wentworth Hall, which is home to the Muslim Community Centre,
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Borough tops housing boom table
BOOMING house prices within Hounslow have recorded the largest price surge of all the London boroughs in the first month of 2003, according to figures released this week, in a property feast that leading market researchers say will continue for the foreseeable
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Is your teacher top of the class?
STAR TEACHERS that inspire and challenge in the classroom, can now be nominated for the teaching profession's own Oscars', and could win their school £25,000. The National Teaching Awards are looking for the unsung heroes and heroines of the classroom
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CHARITY CORNER - Sponsored by Russell-Cooke Solicitors - published January 31st
Enquire about the Gift Aid Inland Revenue scheme which boosts contributions from taxpayers by up to 25 per cent. Football tickets FOOTBALL fans can cheer their team and support Twickenham's young people's counselling service in one shot. Richmond Park
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Borough faces choice of 18% council tax rise or £4m cuts
AN INADEQUATE government grant is forcing Hounslow into raising its share of the council tax by 18.5 per cent - or face making unpopular reductions in social services, environmental services and the voluntary sector, councillors from across the political
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Treading the boards for charity
A play written and performed by pupils of St Mary's Roman Catholic Junior School in Carshalton raised nearly £300 for charity. The money will go to the Mayor of Sutton's (pictured) chosen charity Home-Start. January 31, 2003 11:00
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Art studio is vandals' latest victim
VANDALS on the rampage in Chiswick House Grounds struck again last Thursday, splattering graffiti all over a historic building. A grade two listed lodge designed by Decimus Burton was covered in scrawlings. The park's artist-in-residence, who uses the
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Town stores under threat
Sutton shoppers could face the loss of either Safeway or the new Asda supermarket if a proposed takeover bid by American retail giant Wal-Mart goes ahead. Concerns have already been raised the bid from Asda's parent company Wal-Mart could jeopardise the
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PARK OPENING TIMES - Richmond upon Thames - commencing January 31st
Richmond Park traffic gates open at 7.30am Closing time: 4pm. Royal Parks 8332 2225. Royal Parks Police: Kelvin Clarke, community safety officer 7380 1400. Ham Gate in Richmond Park is closed to traffic for four weeks from January 6th. The Royal Parks
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Moving up
Sutton's youngest councillor, 27-year-old Ferris Moussa, has been appointed chairman of the scrutiny co-ordinating committee. His promotion follows the election of former incumbent, Councillor Joan Crowhurst, to deputy leader of the council. Councillor
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ROAD AND RAIL ALERTS - commencing January 31st
Underground Coach and bus services will replace the Piccadilly line services to Heathrow Airport over the weekends of March 8th and 9th and 15th and 16th. This is due to essential track replacement work. Services will be suspended between Northfields
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Towers threaten conservation area
ROGUE tower developments are threatening to overshadow Chiswick's conservation areas, the West Chiswick and Gunnersbury Society warned last week, as it urged residents to oppose the latest baffling plans. The society has warned residents over the impending
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Appeal for missing girl
The family of a 13-year-old who disappeared from her home more than a fortnight ago and was thought to have visited friends in Sutton are desperately appealing for her safe return. Bygida Horniak was last seen at her family home in Hereward Road, Tooting
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BLOOD DONORS SESSIONS - commencing January 31st
The National Blood Service needs to collect 10,000 donations every day in order to meet patients' needs. New donors aged 17-60 and weighing more than 50kg, 7st 12lbs are eligible. Go along to find out more at any session. Established donors can then give
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Mountain bike stolen from outside pub
A cyclist had his £1,600 mountain bike, which he built himself, stolen when he stopped for a drink at a pub in New Malden. The 22-year-old man left the bike which has a blue frame and a red wheel trim, in a secured yard at the Duke of Wellington pub in
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Funding cut threat to childrens' theatre
A massive cut in fundingfor a specialist Wimbledon theatre threatens to curtail entertainment and education for thousands of children across London. The Polka opened in The Broadway 24 years ago and is the only theatre in Britain producing and presenting
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Centre cash
Almost £13,500 was raised on behalf of the Sutton and Croydon Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre last year by its team of volunteers. Centre members have voiced their thanks to all those who helped raised the money. Anyone wanting to suggest new venues
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Ice and snow cause commuter chaos
Snow and ice is causing commuter misery across North-west London this morning with many drivers having spent the night stranded in their cars. With hundreds of vehicles stranded and traffic queues crawling around the region's motorways, police and transport
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Post Office in the firing line
Kingston residents may have the chance to meet with Post Office officials to discuss the recent spate of branch closures at a meeting organised by the council. Post Office Ltd has announced two Surbiton branches, in Ewell Road and Tolworth Rise, could
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CHEMISTS' HOURS - Richmond upon Thames
Listed below are pharmacies and their usual opening hours including those which offer Bank Holiday services. Richmond and Twickenham PCT, Teddington Memorial Hospital, Hampton Road, Teddington. TW11 0JL. Telephone 8408 8210. www.richmondandtwickenham.nhs.uk
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Pupils wake up to fundraising
After a long hard week of sums and writing, you'd think kids would relish the prospect of two whole school-free days at the weekend. But not kids from Stanley Infants, in Teddington, who slept-over at school last Friday night to raise money for a new
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Man tries to snatch bag from elderly woman
An 80-year-old woman was knocked to the ground but managed to cling onto her handbag during an attempted mugging. The pensioner had been walking along Brighton Road, Surbiton, carrying her shopping and her handbag when a man ran past her and tried to
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Sutton & Epsom 36 Wimbledon 20
Sutton & Epsom's players, tired from the exertions of a tough league game the previous day, opened their Surrey Cup campaign with victory over a determined Wimbledon side at Rugby Lane on Sunday. Kiwi lock Steve Dixon crashed over for Sutton's first
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Popular clubber mourned
Hundreds of friends and relatives attended the funeral on Monday of a 23-year-old Sutton man who, according to his dad, "lived his life to the full". Martyn Goreham, of Sherwood Park Road, who was a well known face at the Works nightclub, in Kingston,
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PLANNING APPLICATIONS - Richmond upon Thames published January 31st
Plans may be viewed in Richmond upon Thames Council's planning department, Civic Centre, 44 York Street, Twickenham or libraries as indicated in brackets. The weekly list of applications is now available on the council's website: www.richmond.gov.uk They
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St Helier accused of 'cover up' by daughter
St Helier Hospital is being accused of a "cover up" by the family of a Morden man who died last year from a brain tumour after being wrongly diagnosed. Crematorium worker Alan Barnes, 60, was admitted to the Sutton hospital from his Lower Morden Lane
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Nursery cut as services reshuffled
A south Wimbledon children's nursery is to close as Merton's children's services are restructured. Merton spent six months conducting a review of the services following a joint review last year which decided to "refocus" existing provision in the borough
