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I have just seen the plans and artist's drawing of the new proposed stadium for Barnet FC. I am very much for the new building. Not the brick monstrosity according to some sources but a modern building which Barnet can be proud of and which can be used

AN illustrated talk entitled The Crystal Palace 150th Anniversary Lecture is being put on by Friends of Chorleywood Library at 8pm on Friday, October 27, at the library in Lower Road. The event will be presented by Mr John Greatrex, a founder member of

Three miracle babies last week returned to the hospital which helped keep them alive. IAN LLOYD spoke to their proud mums about the highs and lows of the last year. Cate, Georgie, and Isobel together weighed barely the same as two bags of sugar when they

THERE will be a dance at St Clement Danes School in Chenies Road, Chorleywood, on Saturday, November 10, from 7.30 to 11.30pm. The Mixtures, a 60's, 70's and 80's band, will be playing. Tickets are priced £10 with proceeds going to the Friends of Sunshine

Councillor Brian Coleman, Greater London Authority Member for Barnet and Camden, was quick out of the political traps and running nine days before Barnet FC had deposited their plans for a new site to the south of Underhill. "I am keen to see the club

WETHERSPOONS in Bridlington Road, South Oxhey and High Street, Rickmansworth will be offering a wide selection of real ales from Wednesday to Sunday, November 4, inclusive. Some of the beers on offer at the beer festival include Oakhill Black Magic Stout

I am writing to object to the proposed plans for a new 10,000 all-seater football stadium on the grounds of Barnet Cricket Club. As we live opposite the cricket club, my family and I are concerned about the noise, pollution, traffic and parking problems

The Government must ensure our civil liberties are not exploited by terrorists or their supporters, writes Sir Sydney Chapman, MP for Chipping Barnet On this occasion, I want to turn our thoughts from local to international events. After the appalling

Your piece on the Barnet Copthall consultation (Edgware & Mill Hill Times, October 11) contains a serious inaccuracy. The article states the aim of the consultation was to "provide potential developers with a set of parameters before they submit an

A PLAN to build three office buildings in Denham Way, Maple Cross, has been rejected. The decision was made by Three Rivers District Council's development control committee on Thursday, October 11. The application, by Kvaerner Construction, would have

PEACE campaigners in Watford are organising a demonstration to show their opposition to the US and British bombing of Afghanistan. The protest is organised by Watford Stop the War Coalition (WSWC) and will take place from 2pm onwards outside HMS Warrior

MUSLIMS in Three Rivers will be invited to a special event intended to unite the community after the terrorist attacks on America. Speaking at a meeting of Three Rivers District Council on Wednesday, October 17, leader of the council Mrs Ann Shaw asked

The article 'Barnet Hospital Worst in London' (Times Group, September 27) did absolutely nothing for Barnet Hospital, but then I suppose that wasn't your intention. If a person or institution is repeatedly criticised demoralisation sets in. Has anyone

The Government must ensure our civil liberties are not exploited by terrorists or their supporters, writes Sir Sydney Chapman, MP for Chipping Barnet On this occasion, I want to turn our thoughts from local to international events. After the appalling

I have just seen the plans and artist's drawing of the new proposed stadium for Barnet FC. I am very much for the new building. Not the brick monstrosity according to some sources but a modern building which Barnet can be proud of and which can be used

I am writing to object to the proposed plans for a new 10,000 all-seater football stadium on the grounds of Barnet Cricket Club. As we live opposite the cricket club, my family and I are concerned about the noise, pollution, traffic and parking problems

The Government has assured the Greater London Authority (GLA) that transporting nuclear waste through Lewisham is still safe despite the possibility of terrorist attacks. This follows the GLA's nuclear waste trains investigative committee report, which

WELL, the summer holidays, for most of us, seem to be in the long and distant past. However, a good home in fundraising for any unwanted foreign coins and notes, stamps and postcards can be found. Over this year alone, hospice funds have been boosted

My father stayed in a hell hole ward earlier this year after a stroke. It was a good thing he was too ill to be aware of where we had to leave him Barnet Hospital. What a disgusting, disgraceful place. Black bin bags and rubbish bins littered the entrance

Biggin Hill: Smuggling allegations involving Biggin Hill Airport are to be investigated by police and customs officers. Residents claim that planes have used the airport at night, when it is closed, have been denied by airport bosses, who say security

A SENIOR police officer has issued a "don't panic" plea following anthrax scares in Essex all of which have turned out to be unfounded. The sorting office in Chelmsford where mail for most of the county is handled was evacuated last Tuesday evening. Essex

PEOPLE could be losing money by not having their homes insulated, Three Rivers District Council has warned this week. The local authority is doing its bit for National Energy Efficiency Week with a display on the subject at Three Rivers House in Northway

A WATFORD teenager has been selected out of 80 boys to star in the National Youth Ballet 2001 production of Toad, a spin-off from Wind in the Willows. Richard Read, 15, from Watford Grammar School in Rickmansworth Road, will be dancing the role of Weasel

POLICE are appealing for the safe return of five bottles of tablets taken from a bag in Warner Village Cinema in Woodside Leisure Park, Garston on Friday, October 19. The drugs include diazepam a tranquiliser sodium valporite and olazaphine which are

The Department of Health has awarded Hertfordshire Council an extra £1.7million to help reduce the number of elderly patients waiting in hospital beds. The county has been identified as one of 50 councils with the most severe cases of 'bed blocking' and

WITH the final piece of the jigsaw now in place, a rubbish dump will be transformed into a facility for the whole community. Plans for floodlights at Riverside Park have been given the go-ahead which means the new skate and ball park at the site will

A new service for people suffering from HIV has been set up in south London. Called The South London HIV Partnership, it is made up from the Terrence Higgins Trust, voluntary groups and local health authorities in Greenwich, Lewisham, Bexley. It offers

Four killers who took turns to take penalty kicks at their victim's head in Kelsey Park have been jailed at the Old Bailey. Stephen Parsons, aged 21, from Kidbrooke, and Michael Hann, aged 19, of Rockingham Court, Beckenham, were given life sentences

Whipps Cross University Hospital has joined a scheme to cut the time NHS patients wait for prostate cancer treatment. The hospital will be teaming up with King George, Barts and the Royal London, and other north east London hospitals to implement a programme

Sutton has joined other outer London boroughs in hitting out at the GLA for putting their futures in jeopardy by cutt'ng them out of regeneration funding. At a meeting in Harrow on Wednesday members of the GLA regeneration funding investigative committee

A Bromley teenager is fronting a campaign to fight the Government's decision to scrap Railtrack. Usman Mahmud, 19, of Quernmore Close, has launched Railtrack Action Group after his family lost 20,000 following recent Government intervention. The group

Chingford actor Lorenzo Camporese is staring in a play at the Union Theatre in London that has been specifically written for him. The Moment is a tale about a man called Mark (played by Paul Conway) who wakes up in a room, although he is not sure where

Fitness instructor and English teacher Tanya Buck has joined eight contestants on Channel 5 television series The Mole. Tanya, 33, appeared on Sunday's second weekly programme based in Canada where five men and five women have to work as a team to win

A hotline has been launched for residents to report derelict properties after new figures showed Bromley has more than 4,000 empty homes. Ken Livingstone, Mayor of London, launched the hotline with national housing charity the Empty Homes Agency. New

Times Group local government correspondent Bill Montgomery found himself in the unusual position of receiving compliments from all sides of Barnet Council at last week's meeting. A resolution was passed paying tribute to his contribution towards the coverage

Residents needing help easing themselves into autumn can join in on events being organised around the borough next week. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds is holding an autumn fair at All Saints Hall in Sanderstead, from 10.30am to 3.30pm

Times Group local government correspondent Bill Montgomery found himself in the unusual position of receiving compliments from all sides of Barnet Council at last week's meeting. A resolution was passed paying tribute to his contribution towards the coverage

A teenage gang stole a US world champion wrestler's belt worth $2,000 from his dressing room at the Fairfield Halls last week. The championship belt belonging to wrestler Tatanka, was taken from his dressing room between 9.30pm and 9.45pm, during the

PLANS by Labour to increase the turn-out at local elections in May have been blocked by the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats because of fears of security. A pilot scheme in which residents in six wards would have only been able to vote by post was

GO MADD along with 30,000 other Britons on Saturday when some 1,500 organisations are expected to benefit from Make A Difference Day, a national day of volunteering. For a list of local tasks that need volunteers to support them visit the website www.csv.org.uk

Blackheath Harriers, Bromley, provided hat-trick of winners in the opening Kent League races of the season on a muddy course at Tunbridge Wells, while in the team event, the senior women's second place was their highest ever in the event. Reigning Kent

Bromley Swimming Club sent a five-strong squad to Crawley's 50-metre Aggregate Open gala, when all achieved personal bests. Kristian Powell (aged 13) came third in backstroke, fourth in butterfly and fifth in freestyle and breaststroke. These excellent

Bromley is a football club in crisis. Two more defeats last week, leaving them without a win in 15 Ryman Division One games, no goals in six of their last seven matches, and now another managerial upheaval. Alan Seamons, who took over as manager from

THERE is something rotten about a government which employs spin doctors who are prepared to bury bad news when tragedy occurs. Jo Moore, advisor to the Transport Ministry, sent e-mails suggesting on September 11 as the Twin Towers were crumbling, the

I HAVE just read in disbelief the article Pooling ideas for use of college site (Guardian, October 11). Do the residents of South Woodford really believe that the site will be used to serve the community? Lest we forget Claybury Hospital, we in Woodford

WHY on earth could the Queen Mary Westfield College site not be converted and used as low-cost accommodation for nurses, police, teachers and so on as we are told (quite rightly) that there is a desperate need for this especially in the London area -

ONE of the biggest ever legacies to be left to the Ada Cole Memorial Stables at Broadley Common, Nazeing, will allow work to go ahead on at least one major project. Edna Barclay, a long-time supporter of the rescue stables, left £100,000 to the charity

My wife Justine gave birth to our first child, Simon, at the Edgware Birth Centre (EBC) on the morning of October 11, 2001. I am writing to express our sincere thanks to all the staff at this midwife-led facility housed at Edgware Community Hospital.

Following the Picketts Lock debacle the Government has promised to give £40million to grassroot athletics. A substantial amount of this is earmarked for London which should be good news for Barnet. Council leader Alan Williams and the MP for Hendon, Andrew

I have just seen the plans and artist's drawing of the new proposed stadium for Barnet FC. I am very much for the new building. Not the brick monstrosity according to some sources but a modern building which Barnet can be proud of and which can be used

THE WATFORD FREESTYLE CLUB came back from the Combat World Open Championships held in Chesterfield recently with its reputation for developing young talent considerably enhanced. The juniors returned home with three medals including a gold for the highly-rated

I am writing to object to the proposed plans for a new 10,000 all-seater football stadium on the grounds of Barnet Cricket Club. As we live opposite the cricket club, my family and I are concerned about the noise, pollution, traffic and parking problems

My father stayed in a hell hole ward earlier this year after a stroke. It was a good thing he was too ill to be aware of where we had to leave him Barnet Hospital. What a disgusting, disgraceful place. Black bin bags and rubbish bins littered the entrance

Barnet and District AC achieved a stunning result in the third Chingford League cross-country fixture of the season, winning all four team categories and providing both individual winners. Keith Turner stormed to his first league victory and the second

Dominic Bannister and Emma Hunt gave Shaftesbury Barnet a double in the first Reebok Cross Challenge series at Liverpool on Saturday. Champion for the past three years, Bannister got off to a splendid start in his bid for a fourth title in a row. Seeing

Imperial Medics 25 Finchley 14 London League Division Three (North-West) Finchley appeared to be heading for a comfortable win when they led 14-3 at half-time, following some positive, attractive rugby. But that was followed by a poor, thoughtless performance

Aaron McLaughlin produced a magnificent performance to take the 55kg category bronze medal in the World Cadet and Junior Karate Championships in Athens. It was a significant step towards fulfilling his prime ambition to represent Britain at the Olympic

MR ALEC CUTLER, of 8 Robert Crescent, Lemon Tree Passage, NSW 2319, Australia, asks: I am curious about where the records of what was known as the Unity Workhouse are being held. I know it definitely did exist during the late 1800's, as a birth certificate

MR PERRY, of 30 Kenilworth Drive, Croxley Green, continues his memories of moving to Croxley Green. My thoughts turned towards a real motorcycle. The old orphanage behind the junction station (now a housing estate) was the venue every Sunday morning to

Kinder London Towers were back to winning ways on Sunday, with a 91-80 success at home to Brighton Bears. The home side got off to a great start with 15 of the opening 17 points of the game. Bears rallied with a 14-3 second quarter run to reduce the deficit

A new art exhibition which captures the breathtaking world of Brazilian fauna promises to add an extra burst of colour to Kew Gardens this autumn. The renowned British botanist Margaret Mee lived and worked in Brazil for 36 years, creating beautiful and

Police investigating the murder of New Addington man, John Marzetti, say the killer's disregard for the close proximity of playing children could be the factor that eventually snares him. Detectives piecing together the last moments of the 45-year-old

Ennio Marchetto is an impersonator who has been described as a living cartoon. His show features amazing paper costumes and dynamic physical comedy to parody some of the most famous figures from the Mona Lisa and Celine Dion to Madonna and Eminem. Ennio

Finchley: A Colombian madam who ran brothels in Finchley and Burnt Oak was sentenced to 15 months in prison and had assets seized worth more than 170,000 at a court last week. Miriam Escobar, 43, of Bittacy Road, Mill Hill, had pleaded guilty to five

Solution to crossword 755 Across: 1 Slattern; 6 Cosy; 8 Futile; 9 Mantua; 10 Get through; 12 Reason; 14 Damask; 15 Straitened; 19 Tickle; 20 Dugout; 21 Here; 22 Mandated. Down: 2 Lout; 3 Thing; 4 Everton; 5 Nymph; 6 Conform; 7 Sluggish; 11 Beatrice; 13

Catalina Botello is starring alongside Gerry Mulgrew in Ay Carmela, at the Warehouse Theatre, Croydon. What has been your best ever part? This one; it's great to be doing a show I really believe in and fantastic to be working with Gerry Mulgrew. Who is

Having taken the West End and Broadway by storm the award winning musical Rent is coming to Wimbledon Theatre. It is a celebration of life as told through the eyes of Mark, a struggling young film director. The show is a story of love, ambition, fidelity

BADMINTON: New Triangle (Ladies) Badminton Club. St Andrew's Large Church Hall, Lower Coombe St, Croydon. Every Monday, 7.30 - 10.30pm. New Players always welcome. Tel 8657 5037 after 7.30pm. FLYOVER SOCIAL CLUB FOR THE ELDERLEY: Unitarian Church Hall

FAIRFIELD GALLERY: Fairfield Halls, Croydon. CROYDON BUDDHIST CENTRE: 98 High Street, Croydon. Tel 8688 8624. SOUTH CROYDON HERITAGE GROUP: Sanderstead United Reformed Church Hall, Sanderstead Hill. Tel 8651 5707. KINGSMEAD GALLERY: Church Road, Great

Volunteers were showered with thanks at a special celebration evening last week held to show appreciation for the work they have done for the service and its users. The event was attended by some well known names including the Mayor of Croydon Councillor

FAIRFIELD HALLS CONCERT HALL: The Bootleg Beatles, 19 Oct, 8pm. London Mozart Players, 20 Oct, 8pm. Ladysmith Black Mambazo, 21 Oct, 7.30pm. Bottom, 22 Oct, 8pm. Harlem Gospel Choir, 23 Oct, 8pm. Tel 8688 9291. CAF OPERA: Croydon Clocktower, Katherine

Postman Pat made it a red letter day for Mayday Hospital's special care baby unit by raising £300 for the hospital's infant department. The cash total was revealed this week, one month after the event. Family members and friends of babies being treated

A 60-strong, female-only barbershop chorus from Coulsdon are battling it out with choirs from all over the world in an international singing competition in the USA writes Angeline Albert. Despite the recent terrorist attacks in America, the Surrey Harmony

In 1962, The Searchers (pictured left) were merely four kids making a few extra pounds playing small gigs around their hometown of Liverpool. One year later, they found themselves at number one in the British charts with Sweets For My Sweet. Now the Searchers

One of the top female pop singers and pin-ups is coming to the Fairfield, the Guardian can reveal. Tickets are now on sale to catch Louise, who made her name initially with girl band Eternal, on February 25. She has close Croydon connections, having previously

Barnet and District AC achieved a stunning result in the third Chingford League cross-country fixture of the season, winning all four team categories and providing both individual winners. Keith Turner stormed to his first league victory and the second

Mrs Jansen's letter ( dated October 5) expressed concern that the excellent work of a Croydon Council community worker who won the Windrush Achievement Award for a pioneering Prevention of Primary School Exclusions project, may have come to an end. I

Croydon's oldest building is opening its doors to the public again later this month to give people a rare glimpse into its fascinating heritage. The historical Old Palace School tours will be back by popular demand on October 24 and 25, offering visitors

Business 2001 had three renowned guest speakers who all spoke about the importance of the small business sector. Speaking at the launch breakfast, David Gold, chairman of Gold Group International, which includes Ann Summers, Knickerbox and Gold Air, described

A conference dedicated to improving the quality of life for Croydon's residents will be held on Saturday, October 20, in order to kick-start community involvement in community solutions. The Local Agenda 21 (LA 21) conference, is the local manifestation

A fire safety campaign, whose message is that excuses as well as fires can kill, is taking place from October 12 to November 9 in a joint effort between the London Fire Brigade and Croydon Council. The campaign places emphasis on the fact that there are

West Croydon received the perfect tonic to some bad publicity last week when the Government confirmed that the Tube should be operational to Croydon in 2006. Following a damning BBC news report that highlighted night-time crime in the West Croydon area

Young people living on Shrublands council estate in Shirley celebrated the official opening of their multi-ball games court with five-a-side match last Thursday, October 11. The court in Laurel Crescent was built as a joint initiative between Croydon

Housing benefit claimants can hope for a quicker service in the future, according to the man behind the changes, Croydon North MP Malcolm Wicks. The Minister for Work and Pensions has introduced new measures, subject to Parliamentary approval, to ensure

Police are this week hunting a kidnapper who car-jacked a woman in Selsdon, robbed her and attempted to indecently assault her. The 27-year-old had parked her car in Addington Road outside the Stag pub on October 1 when a black man with reddish hair jumped

Croydon's experience in tackling crime hot spots has been heralded as a national example and chosen to feature on a government crime reduction website. A mapping technique used by Croydon's Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership to help them target

The diversity of Croydon's economy was evident at Business 2001 at the Fairfield last week. The two-day event which started on Wednesday, October 10, organised by the Croydon Chamber Of Commerce, featured 120 Croydon firms keen to promote themselves to

Residents in a quiet New Addington street have been stunned by the killing of a father-of-two gunned down just yards from his own doorstep. Neighbours of John Marzetti expressed shock at his violent death last Thursday (October 11), a rare event for this

The Bishop of Croydon announced his retirement last week and plans to hang up his cassock next year. Retiring to Barbados may seem like the ultimate wind-down, but not for the Bishop of Croydon. The Rt Reverend Wilfred Wood has no intention of saving

Four months after an arson attack, residents of a block of flats in Thornton Heath are still waiting for vital council repairs to tighten up security. The intercom system at the block was destroyed in the fire, heightening fears among tenants about a

After 15 straight wins, fortunes have changed for the team who finished bottom of the bottom league in 1999-2000. Last Saturday Croydon's Ladies Second XI played Berrylands and stormed to another victory. Goals to Lisa Owen (2), Jennifer Milligan and

Defending their five-year hold on the First Division Surrey Cross Country League championship title, South London Harriers' senior women started the new season strongly with an impressive victory at Wimbledon Common last Saturday. Team captain Pippa Major

Finding the next Olympic hockey champions whilst giving school children a thoroughly good time are just two of the aims of the Croydon Schools and Youth Hockey Association since they gained a new lottery grant. They are holding two courses over the Autumn

Old Mid-Whitgiftians held on in a nail biting extra time finish to secure their place in the third round of the Intermediate Cup at the expense of Sidcup on Saturday. With two minutes of extra time to go and the scores at 20-17 to Old Mids, the Sidcup

Taekwondo training at Croydon Greens Health and Leisure, Purley Way, received huge acclaim this week as young and old won national titles. The older generation led the way with success in the first ever English League Championships, held at Darrick Wood

Barnet Council and British Transport Police have spoken out against a "light" sentence given to a homeless man who has been hassling people at the borough's Tube stations. Hendon magistrates could have imprisoned Selwyn Wright, 37, for five years and

Purley John Fisher went out of the Intermediate Cup on Saturday as Effingham & Leatherhead, a side two leagues above them, finally ran out easy winners in this second round tie. Despite the convincing scoreline, E & L certainly did not have things

The owner of a german shepherd dog left tied to a post in their Colindale garden while he went on a two-week holiday with his family said it was the best available option. Paul Rowell, 39, went to Newquay in Cornwall, on July 22 last year with his wife

A commercial on MTV next week will feature a volunteer youth football coach from Croydon. Kevin Morris has made a contribution to the ad promoting the Millennium Volunteers (MV) scheme to 16-24 year-olds countrywide. Croydon Council's cabinet member for

There were plenty of goals in three home matches for Croydon Schools' Football Association District teams on Saturday morning. The under-13s turned in the most impressive result with a 5-0 verdict over Waltham Forest in a London Schools' FA Gill Cup first

An 85th-minute Tim Hambley strike sent Croydon crashing out of the FA Cup competition on Saturday. Despite enjoying the home ground advantage, Croydon couldn't hold off the challenge of Dr Martens Premier Division high flyers Havant and Waterlooville,

The Crystal Palace Partnership Sports Project will be running two training courses in November, held at the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, for people interested in becoming sports coaches. The Community Sports Leaders Award is a 10-day course

Poor finishing cost Crystal Palace the chance to progress in the Worthington Cup last week as Sheffield Wednesday went through on penalties. Palace had chances in normal time, through Jovan Kirovski and Clinton Morrison, to have been back on the M1 and

Joran Kirovski inspired Palace to a fine 4-0 win against an in-form Wimbledon side and send the Eagles soaring into the play-off positions. After the game, manager Steve Bruce sang the praises of his USA international midfielder, who was the main architect

Three miracle babies last week returned to the hospital which helped keep them alive. IAN LLOYD spoke to their proud mums about the highs and lows of the last year. Cate, Georgie, and Isobel together weighed barely the same as two bags of sugar when they

Barnet FC has unveiled plans which it says are its last chance to remain in the borough. KEVIN BURCHALL checks out the proposals. Welcome once again to the great stadium debate. Last week Barnet FC unveiled plans for a new £12million stadium with a 9,200

AN illustrated talk entitled The Crystal Palace 150th Anniversary Lecture is being put on by Friends of Chorleywood Library at 8pm on Friday, October 27, at the library in Lower Road. The event will be presented by Mr John Greatrex, a founder member of

WETHERSPOONS in Bridlington Road, South Oxhey and High Street, Rickmansworth will be offering a wide selection of real ales from Wednesday to Sunday, November 4, inclusive. Some of the beers on offer at the beer festival include Oakhill Black Magic Stout

A disability group has condemned the mugging of a 75-year-old man in a wheelchair last week in Thornton Heath. Mark Peter from the Disability Forum in Croydon, himself a victim of three similar assaults, expressed his dismay at the incident in Brigstock

West Dene nursery and prepartory school pupils got the chance to publicly exhibit their paintings celebrating the harvest festival at Purley Pool recreation centre. The exhibition, running for two weeks, is part of the Croydon Guardian's efforts to work

A man with lung cancer has managed to raise more than £350 for children suffering with the illness at Mayday Hospital by selling off his fantastic doll's house. John Jones, from Warlingham, spent five months making his huge plywood house as he battled

ONE of the biggest ever legacies to be left to the Ada Cole Memorial Stables at Broadley Common, Nazeing, will allow work to go ahead on at least one major project. Edna Barclay, a long-time supporter of the rescue stables, left £100,000 to the charity

AN animal rescue centre will be holding a fund-raising autumn bazaar at Watersmeet Theatre in High Street, Rickmansworth, on Saturday, November 10, from 10.30am to 2pm. Ms Juliet Morton, owner of Rickmansworth Animal Rescue off Uxbridge Road, Rickmansworth

Old Mid-Whitgiftians held on in a nail biting extra time finish to secure their place in the third round of the Intermediate Cup at the expense of Sidcup on Saturday. With two minutes of extra time to go and the scores at 20-17 to Old Mids, the Sidcup

Taekwondo training at Croydon Greens Health and Leisure, Purley Way, received huge acclaim this week as young and old won national titles. The older generation led the way with success in the first ever English League Championships, held at Darrick Wood

Purley John Fisher went out of the Intermediate Cup on Saturday as Effingham & Leatherhead, a side two leagues above them, finally ran out easy winners in this second round tie. Despite the convincing scoreline, E & L certainly did not have things

Dominic Bannister and Emma Hunt gave Shaftesbury Barnet a double in the first Reebok Cross Challenge series at Liverpool on Saturday. Champion for the past three years, Bannister got off to a splendid start in his bid for a fourth title in a row. Seeing

An 85th-minute Tim Hambley strike sent Croydon crashing out of the FA Cup competition on Saturday. Despite enjoying the home ground advantage, Croydon couldn't hold off the challenge of Dr Martens Premier Division high flyers Havant and Waterlooville,

Poor finishing cost Crystal Palace the chance to progress in the Worthington Cup last week as Sheffield Wednesday went through on penalties. Palace had chances in normal time, through Jovan Kirovski and Clinton Morrison, to have been back on the M1 and

Joran Kirovski inspired Palace to a fine 4-0 win against an in-form Wimbledon side and send the Eagles soaring into the play-off positions. After the game, manager Steve Bruce sang the praises of his USA international midfielder, who was the main architect

Old Merchant Taylors 11 Barnet Saracens Elizabethans 25 London League Division Three (North-West) A brace of tries from Mark Caylor and deft kicking by Richard Perkins gave Barnet Saracens Elizabethans an unexpected but well deserved win over Old Merchant

With Palace surging up the Division One table, speculation was growing this week linking Steve Bruce to the vacant manager's job at Birmingham City. Blues manager Trevor Francis was sacked on Monday and the St Andrews board are believed to want former

Friends and customers of a pet salesman have expressed surprise at his conviction for hurting more than 100 animals. Peter Hill, 48, of Arundel Avenue, Sanderstead, was convicted last week of causing unnecessary suffering to up to 94 species of endangered

A disability group has condemned the mugging of a 75-year-old man in a wheelchair last week in Thornton Heath. Mark Peter from the Disability Forum in Croydon, himself a victim of three similar assaults, expressed his dismay at the incident in Brigstock

West Dene nursery and prepartory school pupils got the chance to publicly exhibit their paintings celebrating the harvest festival at Purley Pool recreation centre. The exhibition, running for two weeks, is part of the Croydon Guardian's efforts to work

Barnet Council and British Transport Police have spoken out against a "light" sentence given to a homeless man who has been hassling people at the borough's Tube stations. Hendon magistrates could have imprisoned Selwyn Wright, 37, for five years and

The owner of a german shepherd dog left tied to a post in their Colindale garden while he went on a two-week holiday with his family said it was the best available option. Paul Rowell, 39, went to Newquay in Cornwall, on July 22 last year with his wife

As the conflict in Afghanistan reaches a critical stage, a Colindale RAF officer is taking part in the biggest military exercise in the Middle East since the Gulf War. Flying Officer Kofi Danso, 30, of 1 Squadron RAF Regiment from RAF St Mawgan is serving

Parents, friends and pupils of Pope Paul School in Potters Bar are rallying round in a bid to help the school's former deputy headteacher with his battle against cancer. Andrew Delaloye, 42, who taught at the Baker Street school for eight years, was diagnosed

Barnet Council and British Transport Police have spoken out against a "light" sentence given to a homeless man who has been hassling people at the borough's Tube stations. Hendon magistrates could have imprisoned Selwyn Wright, 37, for five years and

Sheffield Wednesday 1: Crystal Palace 1 (2-2 after extra-time, Wednesday win 3-1 on penalties) Poor finishing cost Crystal Palace the chance to progress in the Worthington Cup last week as Sheffield Wednesday went through on penalties. Palace had chances

With Palace surging up the Division One table, speculation was growing this week linking Steve Bruce to the vacant manager's job at Birmingham City. Blues manager Trevor Francis was sacked on Monday and the St Andrews board are believed to want former

MR DAVID BALLARD, of 46 Thirlestane, Lemsford Road, St Albans, wrote in on the subject of Croxley Green's Home Guard unit. Further to my letter asking for photos and anecdotes of Croxley Home Guards 1939 to 1945. I have received quite a nice response

HERTSMERE has a vacancy for a casual member of staff with Hertsmere Borough Council's Fifty Plus team. Experience of working with the over 50s is preferred but not essential as training will be given. Applicants must be friendly, conscientious, and physically

THE next meeting of the Rickmansworth Area Forum will be held at Eastbury Farm JMI School in Bishops Avenue, Eastbury, on Tuesday, October 30. It will start at 7.30pm and will discuss issues relevant to Rickmansworth residents. October 23, 2001 11:38

A COMPETITION for the best Halloween costume at the Maple Cross Youth Centre in Old Uxbridge Road on Friday, October 27, will be judged by leader of Three Rivers District Council Mrs Ann Shaw. The competition will be held from 1pm to 3pm. October 23,

Barnet FC has unveiled plans which it says are its last chance to remain in the borough. KEVIN BURCHALL checks out the proposals. Welcome once again to the great stadium debate. Last week Barnet FC unveiled plans for a new £12million stadium with a 9,200

THE next Three Rivers District Council tenants' and leaseholders' conference will be held on Saturday, November 3, at Three Rivers House in Northway, Rickmansworth. It will be open from 9.30am to 2.30pm and lunch will be provided. Inspector Shakil Qasim

AN animal rescue centre will be holding a fund-raising autumn bazaar at Watersmeet Theatre in High Street, Rickmansworth, on Saturday, November 10, from 10.30am to 2pm. Ms Juliet Morton, owner of Rickmansworth Animal Rescue off Uxbridge Road, Rickmansworth

My father stayed in a hell hole ward earlier this year after a stroke. It was a good thing he was too ill to be aware of where we had to leave him Barnet Hospital. What a disgusting, disgraceful place. Black bin bags and rubbish bins littered the entrance

THE fight to keep Harefield Hospital open has only just begun was the message that came loud and clear from the first Heart of Harefield campaign meeting since health minister John Hutton announced the hospital would close and move to Paddington. Harefield

I was saddened to read the article about Barnet Hospital's breast unit underachieving (Surgeon says hospital's poor rating was a blip', October 11). I personally owe my life to lead surgeon Rashid Qureshi because he dealt with my cancer very early before

Recent newspaper reports may cause your readers some concern as to their possible treatment at Barnet Hospital. Just over two years ago, I was diagnosed with cancer. Almost immediately, I was operated on in the new part of the hospital, and as a result

London: London is facing a drop in tourism, following the terror attacks in the US. Hotel rooms booked by Americans in September fell by 45% across the capital, and there has been a 17% overall drop in reservations, compared to last year's figures. The

The Barnet Hospital breast unit headed by Rashid Qureshi is a small but effective centre of expertise (Surgeon says hospital's poor rating was a blip', October 11). As a patient of Mr Qureshi since 1988 and having been successfully treated, I have always

Greenwich: The owners of the failed Millennium Dome expect to have spent more than 10 million on maintaining the site in less than five months. The cash has been spent on maintenance, decommissioning and preparation for its sale. Dome supremo Lord Falconer

Times Group local government correspondent Bill Montgomery found himself in the unusual position of receiving compliments from all sides of Barnet Council at last week's meeting. A resolution was passed paying tribute to his contribution towards the coverage

My wife Justine gave birth to our first child, Simon, at the Edgware Birth Centre (EBC) on the morning of October 11, 2001. I am writing to express our sincere thanks to all the staff at this midwife-led facility housed at Edgware Community Hospital.

Following the Picketts Lock debacle the Government has promised to give £40million to grassroot athletics. A substantial amount of this is earmarked for London which should be good news for Barnet. Council leader Alan Williams and the MP for Hendon, Andrew

Councillor Brian Coleman, Greater London Authority Member for Barnet and Camden, was quick out of the political traps and running nine days before Barnet FC had deposited their plans for a new site to the south of Underhill. "I am keen to see the club

Your piece on the Barnet Copthall consultation (Edgware & Mill Hill Times, October 11) contains a serious inaccuracy. The article states the aim of the consultation was to "provide potential developers with a set of parameters before they submit an

The Dome is to be used as a venue for concerts, weddings, parties and raves in an attempt to claw back some of its escalating costs. The first event to be held in the 45,000 capacity venue, since its closure on December 31, 2000, will be a rave on New

Old Bailey: A New Cross man accused of killing a care worker asked her for Bible lessons hours before his flatmate strangled her, the Old Bailey has heard. The body of Catherine Mukisa, aged 53, who worked at the Pear Tree Care Centre, in Forest Hill,

TWO men have been arrested by police following the death of 21-year-old Daniel Selvon whose body was found by an ambulance crew at an address in Parsonage Leys, Harlow, on Sunday morning. A post mortem carried out at Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow

I was saddened to read the article about Barnet Hospital's breast unit underachieving (Surgeon says hospital's poor rating was a blip', October 11). I personally owe my life to lead surgeon Rashid Qureshi because he dealt with my cancer very early before

LIKE a bad penny, plans for a large illuminated sign at the new Tesco in Bushey, keep turning up. And no matter how many times councillors sitting on Hertsmere Borough Council's planning committee slay the beast, it lives to fight another day. At a meeting

The article 'Barnet Hospital Worst in London' (Times Group, September 27) did absolutely nothing for Barnet Hospital, but then I suppose that wasn't your intention. If a person or institution is repeatedly criticised demoralisation sets in. Has anyone

Recent newspaper reports may cause your readers some concern as to their possible treatment at Barnet Hospital. Just over two years ago, I was diagnosed with cancer. Almost immediately, I was operated on in the new part of the hospital, and as a result

ONE of the biggest ever legacies to be left to the Ada Cole Memorial Stables at Broadley Common, Nazeing, will allow work to go ahead on at least one major project. Edna Barclay, a long-time supporter of the rescue stables, left £100,000 to the charity

London's second oldest music college has moved to Greenwich from its home of 130 years at a cost of 15.5m. Last Thursday saw the unveiling of Trinity College of Music at King Charles Court, Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich. Staff, students and governors

TORRENTIAL rain on Sunday meant part of the West Anglia rail line at Roydon became submerged, causing delays for trains, which had to pass the flooded section at 5mph. And on Monday motorists were unable drive across the railway at Roydon Station due

The Barnet Hospital breast unit headed by Rashid Qureshi is a small but effective centre of expertise (Surgeon says hospital's poor rating was a blip', October 11). As a patient of Mr Qureshi since 1988 and having been successfully treated, I have always

The GLA is calling for an urgent review of safety and emergency procedures for the transportation of dangerous nuclear waste through Battersea and other parts of London. The GLA's Nuclear Waste Trains Investigative Committee has been looking into the

Parents who campaigned against the new admissions process to secondary schools in 2002 have expressed their relief at changes which have been made. Kent County Council (KCC) announced on Monday children can now sit the 11-plus whether they put a grammar

Heathrow: Concorde has successfully completed its first transatlantic flight since the Paris disaster last year. The supersonic jet landed at Kennedy airport in New York after a three-and-a-half hour journey from Heathrow. Concorde had previously carried

Watford: A Watford law firm is the first in the country to offer free legal help to the British victims of the terrorist attack in America. Collins Solicitors, based in Station Road, Watford, is the first British firm to sign up to a new initiative aimed

Old Bailey: A Portuguese man, who flew more than a 1,000 miles to stab his wife 13 times, is being deported after being jailed for eight years. Alvara Dacosta, aged 32, was ordered to return to his birthplace, Guinea-Bissau, in Africa, following the savage

Essex: A senior police officer has issued a "don't panic" plea following anthrax scares in Essex, which have all turned out to be unfounded. The sorting office in Chelmsford where mail for most of the county is handled was evacuated last Tuesday evening

Jazz music is more often connected with the older generation, but youngsters at Wanstead High School are getting in the swing. The pupils at the Redbridge Lane West school in Wanstead took part in a series of workshops organised by Jazz FM. It consisted

A drastic overhaul of South Croydon's sparse hospital services to include turning Purley Hospital into a state-of-the-art outpatient service was last week given a green light by senior health minister Hazel Blears. Ms Blears gave a public assurance in

Pupils from Croydon's Asian School of Performing Art and Culture showed off their talents in music, drama and languages during one Saturday morning class and are inviting more people to join. The school, open as usual on October 13, has been operating

THE Labour government's decision to abandon plans to stage the 2005 World Athletics Championships at Picketts Lock will have a big effect on Waltham Forest, say councillors. They fear the abandoned £87m project to develop a 43,000-seater stadium at the

A MAN scooped £500,000 thanks to a history lesson at Forest School in Walthamstow. Peter Spyrides, 33, won the money on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire after answering a question on a period of history he studied for his exams. Mr Spyrides was delighted

GO MADD along with 30,000 other Britons on Saturday when some 1,500 organisations are expected to benefit from Make A Difference Day, a national day of volunteering. For a list of local tasks that need volunteers to support them visit the website www.csv.org.uk

LONG-SERVING volunteers were honoured by Jewish Care at an awards ceremony. More than 200 people attended the tea party at Sinclair House Community Centre in Woodford Bridge Road last Sunday to mark the enormous contribution of Jewish Care's volunteers

A CHARITY music event will raise cash to send asthma inhalers to Cuba. Strangers Know More, a rock band with a country flavour will play at Blake Hall Sports Club, Blake Hall Road, Wanstead at 8pm on Saturday, November 10. Tickets are £7 on the door,

REDBRIDGE Mayor Alan Weinberg is celebrating becoming a grandfather for the second time. Mr Weinberg's daughter Nikki gave birth on Friday to Ellie, who weighed six pounds 13 ounces. The mayor was telephoned about the good news while he was at the Globe

WALTHAM Forest and Redbridge Stop the War Coalition is holding a meeting on Saturday at Walthamstow Town Square. Speakers will be from local groups including the Waltham Forest Committee to Defend Asylum Seekers and the Campaign for Peace in the Balkans

The owners of the failed Millennium Dome expect to have spent more than £10 million on maintaining the site in less than five months. The cash has been spent on maintenance, decommissioning and preparation for its sale. Dome supremo Lord Falconer says

ON a wet and windy weekend, with many games postponed because of flooding, Bromley's under-18 girls' hockey team lined up against Crowborough. In spite of the conditions, Crowborough's first-class astroturf pitch coped with all the water, and an exciting

Barnet FC has unveiled plans which it says are its last chance to remain in the borough. KEVIN BURCHALL checks out the proposals. Welcome once again to the great stadium debate. Last week Barnet FC unveiled plans for a new £12million stadium with a 9,200

THERE is something rotten about a government which employs spin doctors who are prepared to bury bad news when tragedy occurs. Jo Moore, advisor to the Transport Ministry, sent e-mails suggesting on September 11 as the Twin Towers were crumbling, the

RECENTLY the City of London Cemetery Authority strenuously denied claims in your paper that it had smashed monuments there. My photos speak for themselves. They show the sad result of what the cemetery director calls vandalism. Over 80 crosses have been

YOUR front page report in The Redbridge Independent (Give Us A Pool, October 12) and subsequent article in The Wanstead and Woodford Guardian on the proposed sale of the site of Queen Mary, University of London's South Woodford Halls of residence are

ONGAR'S Christmas celebrations promise to be another knockout after boxing celebrity Frank Bruno agreed to turn on the town's festive lights for the second successive year. The boxer turned panto star will be in Manor Square in the High Street at 7pm

WELL, the summer holidays, for most of us, seem to be in the long and distant past. However, a good home in fundraising for any unwanted foreign coins and notes, stamps and postcards can be found. Over this year alone, hospice funds have been boosted

Councillor Brian Coleman, Greater London Authority Member for Barnet and Camden, was quick out of the political traps and running nine days before Barnet FC had deposited their plans for a new site to the south of Underhill. "I am keen to see the club

AFTER their 18-goal exploits the previous week, Kings Sports lost potentially vital ground in the Premier Division championship race when they were held to a 2-2 draw at home by Agrevo Sports. Glenn Dimmock was on the scoresheet for Kings, but Keith Hammond's

SARACENS were given an example of the strength in-depth required to reach the Zurich Premiership summit when they were beaten 36-10 at the hands of defending champions Leicester. With both sides weakened by international call-ups and, Saracens in particular

Your piece on the Barnet Copthall consultation (Edgware & Mill Hill Times, October 11) contains a serious inaccuracy. The article states the aim of the consultation was to "provide potential developers with a set of parameters before they submit an

The owners of the failed Millennium Dome expect to have spent more than £10 million on maintaining the site in less than five months. The cash has been spent on maintenance, decommissioning and preparation for its sale. Dome supremo Lord Falconer says

I was saddened to read the article about Barnet Hospital's breast unit underachieving (Surgeon says hospital's poor rating was a blip', October 11). I personally owe my life to lead surgeon Rashid Qureshi because he dealt with my cancer very early before

The article 'Barnet Hospital Worst in London' (Times Group, September 27) did absolutely nothing for Barnet Hospital, but then I suppose that wasn't your intention. If a person or institution is repeatedly criticised demoralisation sets in. Has anyone

Recent newspaper reports may cause your readers some concern as to their possible treatment at Barnet Hospital. Just over two years ago, I was diagnosed with cancer. Almost immediately, I was operated on in the new part of the hospital, and as a result

The Barnet Hospital breast unit headed by Rashid Qureshi is a small but effective centre of expertise (Surgeon says hospital's poor rating was a blip', October 11). As a patient of Mr Qureshi since 1988 and having been successfully treated, I have always

Old Merchant Taylors 11 Barnet Saracens Elizabethans 25 London League Division Three (North-West) A brace of tries from Mark Caylor and deft kicking by Richard Perkins gave Barnet Saracens Elizabethans an unexpected but well deserved win over Old Merchant

W CHESHIRE, of 9 Mendip Road, Bushey, writes on various nostalgia questions. HAVING read your questions with reference to at least five of your listed items, my information is as follows: Searching for information about the Watford/Rickmansworth Line.

Barnet FC has unveiled plans which it says are its last chance to remain in the borough. KEVIN BURCHALL checks out the proposals. Welcome once again to the great stadium debate. Last week Barnet FC unveiled plans for a new £12million stadium with a 9,200

ASHCROFT THEATRE: The Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon. The New Adventures of Noddy, October 18, 19, 20. National Youth Ballet, October 25-27. 020 8688 9291. WAREHOUSE THEATRE: Dingwall Road, Croydon. Ay, Carmela!, October 10-21. No7 Dandelion Street

Kinder London Towers slipped to their second defeat in as many outings in the EuroLeague with a 91-58 defeat at the hands of Union Olimpija on Thursday evening at Crystal Palace. The Towers recovered from a poor first quarter to trial by just a single

Picketts Lock: The Labour government's decision to abandon plans to stage the 2005 World Athletics Championships at Picketts Lock will have a big effect on Waltham Forest, say councillors. They fear the abandoned 87m project to develop a 43,000-seater

Made for and set in Richmond, Whispers Along the Patio is little more than a rendition of sex, shouting and people who go to Kew Gardens. Five sex-craved characters a Yorkshire man, a hung-up Macedonian, an old pervert, his annoying niece and her side-kick

Hear intimate memories about Ted Hughes, one of the greatest English poets of the 20th century, who is probably best known for his marriage to the poet Sylvia Plath. Elaine Feinstein has written the first biography about him since his death. She will

Anyone with a yearning for a little glitz and glamour will revel in the box office hit movie, Moulin Rouge. Now a regular club night planned for Blackheath Halls is going to offer the chance to live out that fantasy with no-holds-barred decadence. The

Police are surprised at the audacity of two muggers who struck during peak evening rush hour outside East Croydon Station on Wednesday. The men tried and failed to steal a mobile phone from a young woman at 6pm on October 17, while surrounded by people

Palmists, astrologers and Reiki healing were just a few of the alternative therapies on offer when the Fairfield Halls hosted a holistic health and beauty fair earlier this month. Convention was left at the door of the Arnhem Gallery at the October 3

STANDING OVATION COMEDY CLUB. City Limits, Croydon. Martin Beaumont, Dave Hadingham, Carey Marx, 26 October. Tel 01245 381 300. JONGLEURS: 49 Lavender Gardens, SW11. Friday 8.45pm, Saturday 7.15pm and 11.15pm. Friday, £14, £11. Saturday £12, £9. Tel 020

ASHCROFT THEATRE: The Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon. The New Adventures of Noddy, October 18, 19, 20. National Youth Ballet, October 25-27. Tel 020 8688 9291. WAREHOUSE THEATRE: Dingwall Road, Croydon. Ay, Carmela!, October 10-21. No7 Dandelion

The Harlem Gospel Choir, performing at Fairfield on Tuesday, October 23, have decided to re-name their tour the "We Shall Overcome" tour as a tribute to those who died or lost loved ones in the American terrorist attacks. Billed as the Big Apple's greatest

No sooner has a new pop band hit the charts than they have spawned another tribute band to mimic the songs and styles and the ubiquitous dance routine. We have more wannabees than you can shake a stick at, yet the mother of all tribute bands stands apart

Having just read your article about the travellers' who left the petrol station on London Road, I am urged to write to you with a few more details. We live almost opposite the disused garage and watched in disbelief as four or five caravans moved in during

I was interested, but not altogether surprised, to read Mrs Waterfall's letter in the Croydon Guardian (dated October 11), about the negative attitude of Tramlink and their staff towards new users who may be unfamiliar with the service. Having been forced

Dominic Bannister and Emma Hunt gave Shaftesbury Barnet a double in the first Reebok Cross Challenge series at Liverpool on Saturday. Champion for the past three years, Bannister got off to a splendid start in his bid for a fourth title in a row. Seeing

With reference to this week's correspondence in the Croydon Guardian on the system for buying tickets on the tram. Never mind if it's tipping down with rain, if the machine is not giving change, if there is a queue of several would-be passengers in front

The most energetic stand at Business 2001 was Croydon Pools, which featured a rowing machine to invigorate flagging visitors. But there was a serious message to it exercise is credited with eliminating sickness levels among employees. Barry Ashley, area

Imperial Medics 25 Finchley 14 London League Division Three (North-West) Finchley appeared to be heading for a comfortable win when they led 14-3 at half-time, following some positive, attractive rugby. But that was followed by a poor, thoughtless performance

Old Merchant Taylors 11 Barnet Saracens Elizabethans 25 London League Division Three (North-West) A brace of tries from Mark Caylor and deft kicking by Richard Perkins gave Barnet Saracens Elizabethans an unexpected but well deserved win over Old Merchant

The Malaysian Government has chosen a Surrey-based appeal to be the first UK team devoted to the rehabilitation of endangered orphan orang-utan babies in North Borneo. Consisting of a band of volunteers, the Sepilok Orang-utan Appeal in Effingham was

Barnet FC has unveiled plans which it says are its last chance to remain in the borough. KEVIN BURCHALL checks out the proposals. Welcome once again to the great stadium debate. Last week Barnet FC unveiled plans for a new £12million stadium with a 9,200

The fate of a shop in Purley town centre which has sat empty for almost two years remained unclear this week following a dispute over a lack of parking provision. Developer Monmouth Properties wants to keep the old British Gas shop next to Purley United

Aaron McLaughlin produced a magnificent performance to take the 55kg category bronze medal in the World Cadet and Junior Karate Championships in Athens. It was a significant step towards fulfilling his prime ambition to represent Britain at the Olympic

Bus passengers face permanent delays at East Croydon station if a borough-wide bridge safety assessment pinpoints the rail bridge as a danger spot. As part of an ongoing structural survey of the country's "road over rail" bridges, Railtrack has suggested

Davidson Road residents were told by London Transport this week that they had a famouslandmark in their street this week, according to London Transport. A bus stop was misnamed Alexandra Palace, as found in Wood Green, North London, instead of Alexandra

Kenley were back to full strength with key players coming back to the side last Saturday. They started well but found themselves one-nil down after 10 minutes when Horley converted a short corner. Kenley drew level five minutes later with a nice undercut

Croydon MO Ladies looked to rebound from last week's disappointing result against Kenley when they tackled a strong Cranleigh team. Croydon started well and were rewarded when Liz Bond scored after good work on the right wing from Helen Anderson. However

Croydon MO men maintained their unbeaten start to the season against a talented Goan team who had put eight goals past Sanderstead the previous week. MO imposed themselves on their visitors with a slick pass and move game that Goan struggled to keep up

Croydon Harriers' young athletes took the limelight from their senior colleagues at the weekend, when the club's Surrey League programme opened at Guildford for the men and on Wimbledon Common for the women. Led by captain Mathew Hall, the Harriers' combined

The Magic of the Mile' was relived in part two of the Harriers Autumn Handicaps, which were staged at the Croydon Arena recently. Race one winner Jack Appleton, in ninth position overall, found his dashing 150m win had taken its toll and he was unable

With just a few days to go, the Autumn 10km events have attracted over 200 postal entries and the field could top 300. The joint Croydon Harriers-Croydon Cultural Serves promotion takes place this Sunday, October 21 from Park Avenue, starting at 10.15am

Trinity School swept the board at the Croydon Cross Country Championships last week by winning all three age groups and beating 13 other schools writes Tom Geoghegan. More than 60 Trinity boys competed at Coombe Road playing fields last Tuesday, October

Transport for London has admitted it is having difficulties with a service through Mill Hill and Edgware after complaints from frustrated travellers. Bus users in Mill Hill said last week the 221 bus that runs from Edgware bus station through Mill Hill

Kinder London Towers opened their Euroleague campaign with a 107-64 defeat to Turkish Champions, Ulker Istanbul. Ulker didn't give the Towers a minute's breathing room. The hosts jumped ahead 28-15 after one quarter, 54-30 at the half and hit a 40-point

Warlingham narrowly lost this friendly against their oldest rivals Dorking from the Mole Valley in an exciting encounter that could have gone either way. Played in practically perfect conditions, Warlingham took the game to the opposition from the kick

A Mill Hill economics teacher has kicked her way to the top of the class after becoming a British Open karate champion. Satwinder Narula, 30, who teaches at Copthall School, Pursley Lane, won the Knockdown Karate British Open at the Crystal Palace National

Greg Silvester, Special Olympics gymnastic champion, visited the Whitgift Centre as part of his nationwide Going for Gold roadshow to teach children about the sport. Children with special needs from the Priory School, South Norwood, were impressed by

In Ryman Division One the meeting between Dulwich Hamlet and Tooting and Mitcham had the ingredients of a lively game and for the first half it lived up to that. Dulwich opened the scoring when Luke Edghill scored from close in on 12 minutes but the game

A girls-only footballing fun day is being laid on for free at Crystal Palace Football Club next week. On Friday, October 26, eight to 12-year-olds will be given the chance to see their Palace idols train. Players will also be available to pose for photos

A COMPETITION for the best Halloween costume at the Maple Cross Youth Centre in Old Uxbridge Road on Friday, October 27, will be judged by leader of Three Rivers District Council Mrs Ann Shaw. The competition will be held from 1pm to 3pm. October 23,

WELL, the summer holidays, for most of us, seem to be in the long and distant past. However, a good home in fundraising for any unwanted foreign coins and notes, stamps and postcards can be found. Over this year alone, hospice funds have been boosted

THERE will be a dance at St Clement Danes School in Chenies Road, Chorleywood, on Saturday, November 10, from 7.30 to 11.30pm. The Mixtures, a 60's, 70's and 80's band, will be playing. Tickets are priced £10 with proceeds going to the Friends of Sunshine

TWO men have been arrested by police following the death of 21-year-old Daniel Selvon whose body was found by an ambulance crew at an address in Parsonage Leys, Harlow, on Sunday morning. A post mortem carried out at Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow

A SENIOR police officer has issued a "don't panic" plea following anthrax scares in Essex all of which have turned out to be unfounded. The sorting office in Chelmsford where mail for most of the county is handled was evacuated last Tuesday evening. Essex

With Palace surging up the Division One table, speculation was growing this week linking Steve Bruce to the vacant manager's job at Birmingham City. Blues manager Trevor Francis was sacked on Monday and the St Andrews board are believed to want former

Friends and customers of a pet salesman have expressed surprise at his conviction for hurting more than 100 animals. Peter Hill, 48, of Arundel Avenue, Sanderstead, was convicted last week of causing unnecessary suffering to up to 94 species of endangered

In an attempt to tempt customers back to the former Atlantis club which reopens as Kudos this Friday, October 19, the manager has radically overhauled the security system and introduced female door staff. Freddy Hassal, or Freddy H as he likes to be called

Barnet and District AC achieved a stunning result in the third Chingford League cross-country fixture of the season, winning all four team categories and providing both individual winners. Keith Turner stormed to his first league victory and the second

Trinity School swept the board at the Croydon Cross Country Championships last week by winning all three age groups and beating 13 other schools writes Tom Geoghegan. More than 60 Trinity boys competed at Coombe Road playing fields last Tuesday, October

FLOOD warnings were issued across Hertfordshire on Monday with Bishop's Stortford one of the worst affected areas, according to the Environment Agency. It reported 65 flooded properties in the Bishop's Stortford area following Sunday's torrential rain

The Government must ensure our civil liberties are not exploited by terrorists or their supporters, writes Sir Sydney Chapman, MP for Chipping Barnet On this occasion, I want to turn our thoughts from local to international events. After the appalling

Kinder London Towers opened their Euroleague campaign with a 107-64 defeat to Turkish Champions, Ulker Istanbul. Ulker didn't give the Towers a minute's breathing room. The hosts jumped ahead 28-15 after one quarter, 54-30 at the half and hit a 40-point