COURT DATE: Two of the Stephen Lawrence murder enquiry suspects accused of racially harassing an off-duty police officer appeared at Belmarsh Magistrates last Wednesday . David Norris, 24, and Neil Acourt, 25, are due to attend a plea and directions hearing at Woolwich Crown Court at 9.30am, on Saturday, January 20.

STREET CHOIRS: Lewisham Victim Support will be holding a collection in Lewisham tomorrow (Thursday). Choirs from Catford Girls secondary school and Sandhurst Road primary will be raising cash to help the victims of crime. From 5pm to 8pm near Ponti's in Lewisham Shopping Centre.

NEW DEAL: The New Cross Gate New Deal for Communities is currently looking for residents to help assess, prioritise and recommend initiatives in education and employment, housing environment, crime and health, leisure culture and sport. For more information call Alison on 020 8314 8807.

NEW DOME OWNER?: A new owner for the Millennium Dome could be decided by the Government this week. A number of different companies in discussion with the Department for Transport Local Government and the Regions include The Wellcome Trust, Meridian Delta and Tops Estates.

December 19, 2001 10:00