I am writing with reference to the letter from Nasser Khan, chairman of Bait-Ul-Futuh mosque. I am Asian and where I acknowledge that most Muslims worldwide are shocked by such attacks in the USA, there are also many who rejoiced at the same time. Comments
HARINGEY councillors came together to express their condolences towards victims of September 11 attacks in America last week. Speeches were made by all political parties and a resolution was unanimously agreed, condemning the acts of violence in New York
A STALKER who plagued ITN newsreader Julia Somerville with obscene letters for ten years was ordered to be detained in hospital indefinitely under the Mental Health Act. David Hughes even moved from his home in Duckinfield, Cheshire, to a hotel in Queen's
HARINGEY Council leader George Meehan has insisted that a controversial contract was awarded in the interests of improving the borough's struggling education system. At Monday's council meeting opposition Liberal Democrat and Conservative councillors
UNION chiefs are facing a showdown with Haringey Council after demanding a pay rise of at least £1,000 for each local authority employee. Representatives of Unison, the public sector union, are pressing London borough councils to abolish inner and outer
THE NUMBER of people claiming benefit in Haringey has dropped by nearly 2,000 in 12 months according to recent employment statistics. Figures show that 5,452 people are claiming benefit in the borough compared to the 7,380 people who were claiming last
A 66-year old lady was attacked last Sunday whilst on her way home from church. The victim was walking along Perth Road, Wood Green, at 9.40am, when she was bumped into from behind by the suspect, causing her bag to fall to the floor. The suspect, a black
Epsom fighter Tommy Eastwood will have his second professional fight on Sunday afternoon on the TKO show at Elephant and Castle Leisure Centre. The 22-year-old, who boxed for Foley ABC as an amateur, did his club and his fans proud last time out with
Since taking office, bus fares have been cut and tube fares frozen, extra police have been recruited, initiatives to improve bus travel implemented and affordable housing on new housing schemes have been won key improvements to make London a better place
Something must be done about all the cars coming into Nonsuch Park. I was horrified to see a car nearly hit a young girl cycling along to the mansion last week. Where are the staff who used to patrol here? The girl was all right but very shocked at the
I dont know if our local councillors have noticed, but in this part of Sutton it is autumn and the leaves are beginning to fall from the trees. It will, therefore, be extremely useful to have the fortnightly collection of garden waste so we can bag the
The Sutton station revamp is far from over: the lifts are not operational yet; and the ticket hall area is not finished yet. Did G W Stow take any notice of the information issued by Sutton Council and Connex, as it was then, about the renovation work
THE Fire Brigade has warned bonfire revellers to avoid having firefighters turn up at their fireworks parties. Stations are urging families to go to properly-organised displays but have issued advice to those staying at home. Do not leave bonfires unattended
AN appeal, launched by a Sidcup hospital to improve facilities for its child cancer patients, has almost reached its target. The Acorn Appeal, set up by Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup, to raise £300,000 and lots of local groups and schools have been involved
Kingstonian fans must keep supporting the teams efforts on the pitch while the clubs financial crisis is being sorted out. That is the message from the clubs administrators Begbies Traynor, who officially announced their involvement at Ks yesterday. Nick
A GRUELLING weekend's hockey reaped rich rewards for West Herts as they claimed three points and booked their place in the next round of the Hockey Association Trophy. Bishop's Stortford were the Stags' hosts on Saturday in their Printwize Premier B clash
NEC Harlequins hooker Keith Wood will make his 100th appearance for the club in the Heineken Cup game against Castres at the Stoop on Sunday. Last week in Dublin, Wood became Irelands all-time most capped hooker with his 46th cap in the Six Nations game
AS part of Enfield's Black History Month celebrations, UK Garage singing sensation Asher-D performed his solo single They Don't Know at Southgate College on Wednesday.o The So Solid Crew band member was launching a month of activities to raise awareness
EDMONTON MP Andy Love is to have crunch talks with Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell over the future of the Picketts Lock area.o A series of high level discussions are taking place after the plan for a national athletics stadium at the site was abandoned
ENFIELD Youth Services has been given £63,000 to set up clubs, media studios and workshops. The money is part of grants from the Learning and Skills Council in North London and £50,000 was also given to Christian Action Housing.
WATFORD striker Marcus Gayle will be on duty opening Raft, a new shop in the The Harlequin shopping centre on Sunday, October 28, at 1pm. Raft, Watford's first "green" furniture shop, produces furniture only from reclaimed timber. October 26, 2001 14:
Carshalton Athletic boss Frank Murphy has transfer listed two new strikers as he looks to reshuffle his pack. Murphy says there will be some comings and goings from Colston Avenue in the next few weeks after he made Wade Falana and Mark Hynes available
Sutton United have the ideal chance to climb the table when they host the divisions bottom side Heybridge Swifts tomorrow. But boss John Rains insists that league placings dont have a bearing on the way his team will prepare. We expect to win every game
AN ANTIDOTE to fears surrounding chemical and biological attack will be given in a contemporary lecture series in Woolwich. Bugs and Bombs the Truth, combining lectures and an exhibition will be held at the Royal Artillery museum Firepower, on the old
Sutton and Cheam water polo star Christopher Evans has won a place in next years Commonwealth Games in Manchester. Selectors have watched all recent First Division club games and selected the squad after a training camp in Serbia last week. Chris, who
NEARLY £900,000 will be used to get old people out of hospitals in Greenwich and Lewisham in a government bid to stop bed-blocking. Health secretary Alan Milburn and local government secretary Stephen Byers unveiled the cash as part of a £300m two-year
Sutton manager John Rains wasnt entirely pleased with his sides performance against Purfleet on the weekend despite Eddie Akuamoahs goal earning United a hard-fought point. We were OK, he said, It wasnt one of our better performances and wasnt one of
Childcare in Richmond needs urgent investigation, according to another damning report on the councils social services. And to add insult to injury, the department was last week named and shamed for its miserable performance by Health Secretary Alan Milburn
THERE are over 1.5 million volunteers in the UK who play a vital role in helping sports clubs and events thrive. Sport England has recognised this and wants to assist in the training of these unsung heroes. There is a free seminar being held on Thursday
Harry Potter fans must have felt they were in Diagon Alley when they stepped inside Richmond toy shop, They Walk Among Us, recently. The Red Lion Street store was so successful in recreating the magic of JK Rowlings childrens novels that it won £1,000
Rutlish School, in Merton Park, is set at the bottom of a leafy lane surrounded by the extensive grounds of the John Innes estate. Its exterior gives the impression of being a country house and inside its authentic wooden balustrades and spiral staircase
Kingstons RSPCA is bracing itself once again for a surge in animal casualties as the bonfire and firework season kicks off. In a bid to curb the annual number of casualties, the society is warning that animals may be killed or seriously harmed unless
The Mayor of London has entered the debate over the Surbiton Filter Beds by giving his support to the most recent Thames Water proposal for 59 flats and a nature reserve. The pledge by Thames Water and Persimmon to hand over 11 acres of the site for a
The teens were out in force on Sunday night for the launch party of Connexions, a new youth service for teenagers in south London. In total 650 teenagers turned up at McCluskeys night club in Thames Street, Kingston, to help celebrate from 6pm to 11pm
Kingston and Surbiton MP Edward Davey visited Guildhall, Kingston, for the launch of the Encourage People To Vote competition last week. Young people aged 11 and 25 are being invited to design a poster that will encourage young people to exercise their
A New Malden couple will soon be embarking on the first leg of an amazing trip which will see them travel across the globe and back again in search of the worlds most wondrous marine animals. Husband and wife team Malcolm and Brigitte Squires, from Kingston
WRITING in your October 12 edition, G Seale of Woodfields asks how much is cultural art costing people who pay council tax to Watford Council? This is not the first time this issue has been raised. So please could I take this opportunity to bury a few
I AM writing in response to several letters, in particular, J Harbour, Laurence Goodman and Richard Glenister (Letters, October 5 and12.). If you feel so inclined to barrack the current management team, then please do me, and all true Watford supporters
OH dear, here we go again, "Big Brother bins are coming", (The Watford Observer, Friday, October 12) another brilliant idea from the Anne Shaw brigade. Not only totally useless but fitted with micro chips, no less. I suppose it hasn't occurred to her
A bogus businessman who has stolen hundreds of pounds worth of stamps across southern England appears to be using Kingston as his latest hunting ground. The man, who is being sought by police across the region, pretends to be setting up a new business
IT WAS a trip down memory lane for many of the members when Frances Ward gave an enthralling account of the history and growth of Plumstead. Using illustrations of old maps and photographs, members followed the story of a tiny fruit-farming hamlet between
THE recent Government assessment of the performance of Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals Trust presents a very disturbing picture of our local health service. Official reports are renowned for glossing over the realities that the citizenry face when dealing
I DON'T use the local rail network that much but my recent experience of the frustration that can be caused by the authority's inflexible ticketing operations hardly encourages me to patronise it unless I have to. On Monday, I arrived at Bush Hill Park
Flames tore through the fifth floor of the old Wandsworth College in Gatton Road, Tooting, last Tuesday afternoon. Fire crews were called at around 1.30pm to find the roof and top floor of the building on fire. Crews used a hydraulic platform to reach
Inmates at Wandsworth Prison have won an award for their contribution to a film inspired by the jail's most famous prisoner. Around 300 prisoners were involved in research and development of the film Blinda loosely based on a short story by Oscar Wilde
After reading the article in your paper of September 27, I felt I had to respond. As a former employee of Ladies Own I am outraged with the way we have been treated. We have had no feedback from our former employer informing us we were redundant, or even
This year Remembrance Day will hold a particular poignancy as it appears certain that our armed forces will be involved in some form of conflict at the time when the nation as a whole is giving thanks for the sacrifices made by previous generations of
Putney's Lodge Hotel has been upgraded to AA three-star status. The hotel, in Upper Richmond Road, said it has suffered from falling tourist numbers and is hoping the upgrade will boost business. October 26, 2001 17:00
Visitors to Battersea Park can stock up on Christmas essentials at an indoor gift emporium from November 2 to 4. The London Christmas Fair will have hundreds of stalls featuring arts and crafts, food, fashion, decorations and many more gift ideas. Festive
The Asian carers' group meets every other Monday at Wandsworth Crossroads, in Balham High Road, from 2pm to 3.30pm. The group provides an opportunity for carers to have a break, go on social events and talk about carers' services. Call 020 8877 1200.
How absolutely deplorable that 18 youngsters are being deprived of their education in the borough because their parents didn't want them to go to Stanley Park High School and others outside the borough. And, how many kids from other boroughs have nicked
I am writing to you regarding the letter entitled Sorry to see shop closure', in the Guardian of October 11. Les Green thinks councillors like me have constantly disregarded' the needs of elderly and disabled people. With a multi-million pound budget
Children at a Roehampton primary school had a whale of a time wearing funny hats to school to raise money for charity. Youngsters and staff at Sacred Heart Primary were asked to choose the funniest and most unusual hat they could find and bring in £1
If you are a member of Sutton Business Federation, don't forget to let the Guardian and Comet know about your news. The deadline for next month's business section is Friday, November 2. Call 020 8329 9322, email pdear@london.newsquest.co.uk, or fax 020
Plans for a huge new riverbank football stadium for Premiership club Fulham have been delayed again after the adjournment of a vital High Court hearing. Protesters asked for a judicial review in a last-ditch attempt to halt the new Fulham stadium but
Success can only be measured by the individual, was the message news reader Phil Gayle promoted at the Best of Business (BoB) awards 2001. The ex-Big Breakfast news reader was among guests who included the Deputy Mayor of Sutton, John Dodwell. The winners
Coming next week to a newsagents near you, a new, brighter, bigger, better Wandsworth Borough News a guaranteed 56 pages of news, sport, leisure, heritage and information all for just 25p. In the first edition on Friday, November 2, many of the borough's
The joy of English apples comes to Cheam this Saturday at the farmers' market. Perry Court Farm are offering visitors the chance to taste over 40 varieties of apple. The market starts at 9.30am at St Dunstan's School, Anne Boleyn's Walk, Cheam. Call 020
Be sure to put your hands on your hips and move in time, if you're heading down to the Hogshead this hallowe'en. In order to raise money for Children in Need the pub staff will be dressed in outfits from the Rocky Horror show. The high street pub will
An Epsom secondary school cannot adopt an admission policy which would give places to Epsom children over those from Sutton, an adjudicator has ruled. The judgement is a further twist in the admissions row which erupted after news that 18 children in
Almost half of all young people with disabilities are missing out on possibly more than £90 a week, according to Contact a Family. Call 0808 808 3555 to see if you are eligible. October 26, 2001 17:00
Thomas Wall Centre in Benhill Avenue, Sutton, will once again open its doors to blood donors on Thursday, November 8. The two sessions will run from 2pm to 4.30pm and 5.30pm to 8pm. October 26, 2001 17:00
In last week's edition of the Guardian, we ran an article on the Friends of Oaks Park's annual general meeting, but did not include the date of the event. It takes place this Tuesday, October 30, from 7.30pm, at Sutton Civic Offices. We apologise for
Putney boxer Allan Gray hopes to get his fight career back on track when he meets Brighton's Lee Wicks in a four-round affair at Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre this Sunday, writes Ziad Chaudry. The 30-year-old light-middleweight prospect last appeared
Friday, October 26, to Thursday, November 1. Friday, October 26 Watford Camera Club meets for talk by Trevor Adams, Paparazzi; Watford Central Library, Lecture Hall, Hempstead Road, Watford; 7.30pm. Saturday, October 27 Denham Giant Car Boot Denham Roundabout
Horses! Horses! Horses! an exhibition of paintings and drawings of horses by Lucy Kemp-Welch and other Bushey artists; Bushey Museum and Art Gallery, Rudolph Road, Bushey; 11am to 4pm; Thursday to Sunday; runs until Sunday, October 28. Food For Thought
Herne Hill Harrier Mickie Boyle celebrated his inter-national selection last week by winning the Surrey veterans' cross country event by more than two minutes at Petersham last Saturday. Boyle clocked just over 32 minutes on the muddy hilly course and
A totally committed Rosslyn Park performance in which the back row were out-standing put an end to Harrogate's 100 per cent home record in a tense but entertaining match, writes Charles Addiman. Gate had run up 99 points in their previous two home matches
Friday, October 26, to Thursday, November 1. Coppelia presented by the Ballet Russe; The Elgiva, St Mary's Way, Chesham; Saturday, 2pm and 7.30pm; tickets £12/£10. Tel: box office 01494 582900. Phantom The Ballet presented by Debbie McGee's Ballet Imaginaire
Friday, October 26, to Thursday, November 1. Oh Noah presented by Parachute Theatre Company; Maltings Arts Theatre, The Maltings, St Albans; Saturday, 3pm; tickets £4. Tel: box office 01727 844222. October 26, 2001 15:24
Sutton Pumas continued their winning ways with a second consecutive victory against the Hertfordshire based side Ware Rebels. The large crowd at Westcroft Leisure Centre watched an enthralling encounter. The Pumas started slowly but managed to finish
Friday, October 26, to Thursday, November 1. Oliver presented by Elstree and Borehamwood Light Operatic Society; The Radlett Centre, Aldenham Avenue, Radlett; Tuesday to Saturday, October 27, 7.30pm, Saturday matinee 2.30pm; tickets £9.50/£7.50. Tel:
Martin Giles followed up his third place in the previous week's Kingston half marathon by earning second place in the LARA 10k race at Nonsuch Park. Giles, of Sutton Runners, finished in 33:26, just over half a minute behind the race winner. October 26
Ross Nursey from Chessington fished the midweek open at Gold Valley on Gold Lake. He drew peg 44, one peg away from the one he fished the previous Sunday when all his fish kept coming off but on Wednesday they all stayed hooked. All 33 who took part caught
Friday, October 26, to Thursday, November 1. Look Back in Anger presented by London Classic Theatre Company; The Radlett Centre, Aldenham Avenue, Radlett; Wednesday, 8pm; tickets £8.50. Tel: box office 01923 859291. Antigone presented by Actors of Dionysus
A 29-year-old father from West Norwood was gunned down outside a block of flats in south London during a row with his attacker. Norman Francis died after being shot in the thigh and chest at point blank range during the argument at a block of flats in
THE Spread a Little Happiness musical will invite you to step back in time with the delightful 1920s musical comedy Mr Cinders. Risley Musical Theatre Company is proud to present the musical frolic of gender reversal based on the classic Cinderella story
Sutton's wretched recent run in the FA Cup showed no sign of improving on Saturday as they went out at the third qualifying stage for the second season running. Since John Rains took over in 1996 Sutton have failed to progress beyond the qualifying rounds
HARLOW Colts under-19s went out of the English Clubs Colts competition on Sunday when they crashed 20-6 to Staines Colts. Harlow, whose team was mainly made up of the under-17 squad, opened the scoring with a fine penalty kick by Ian Bates, but Staines
s=10THE HAWKS are just one win away from a place in the first round proper of the FA Cup, following their superb 3-0 victory over Chelmsford Town.o s=9Despite playing two-thirds of the game against their Dr Martens Premiership opponents with just ten
MARLOW Bottom has a new hero Lyndon Yorke, officially Britain's most eccentric man. After last year's Sir Steve Redgrave frenzy, the village once again finds itself under the national spotlight after Mr Yorke's triumph at the inaugural Best of British
THE 50th anniversary of Watford Flower Club will be marked by a demonstration, The Golden Web of memories by Mrs Audrey Balderstone, at St Thomas' Church Hall, Langley Road, Watford, at 7.30pm on Wednesday, October 31. Visitors are welcome and the £4
Fulham's out-of-sorts strikers just need a confidence boost to become clinical finishers once again, according to manager Jean Tigana. The Whites boss refuses to panic, despite watching his players' lack of conviction in front of goal cost Fulham another
GETTING creative at Christmas could be a way of raising extra funds for presents. Watford Museum is looking for local amateur craftspeople to take part in a Christmas Craft selling exhibition. Anyone that has a hobby such as knitting, wood turning, papier
GETTING creative at Christmas could be a way of raising extra funds for presents. Watford Museum is looking for local amateur craftspeople to take part in a Christmas Craft selling exhibition. Anyone that has a hobby such as knitting, wood turning, papier
CHILDREN are being encouraged to dress up and enjoy Halloween a few days early before going back to school at a fun day at Asda in Watford. The event will be held in the store in St Albans Road on Saturday, October 27, from noon until 4pm for children
Wallington Girls Football League is looking for players aged eight to 12. Games take place from 10am on Saturday mornings at Beddington Park. Call Vicki on 020 8395 7235 for more details. October 26, 2001 14:00
The combined clubs of Sutton & Cheam Boys and Cheam Ladies finished fourth in their opening Speedo League gala. Once again young Michelle Scruton showed the way with devastating victories in the girls u-11 50 metres butterfly, which she won in a time
A 21-year-old busker came close to becoming the next Mariah Carey on ITV's Pop Idol. A recording contract and the same management as the Spice Girls and S Club 7 is the prize for the contestant with that all important X factor. Cayley Callagan, who sings
LOCAL golfer Jenny Winterburn tee'd up this week in the final of a national golf competition. Jenny, from Epping, faced tough opposition from 14 other women as she competed for the title of Women's Champion in the final of the Marie Curie Cancer Care
Look out for Merton, Sutton and Wandsworth Health Authoriy's free flyer in today's Guardian, and you could win a fantastic trip for two to a health spa. All you have to do is fill in your name and address on the back of the red letterbox-shaped flyer
Filling massive nursing shortages at Epsom and St Helier with third world staff is not ethical, according to the woman charged with implementing the policy. And union chiefs have warned atrocious' staff quarters have led a number of overseas staff to
PAUL ASKEW reports on how one family, caught in the middle of political upheaval and violence, survived. There cant be many Merton residents who have lived through the political upheaval in Zimbabwe, the recklessness of the so-called war veterans, and
A free sexually-provocative lads' mag given away with PlayStationWorld has shocked a 12 year old's mum into taking the editor to task and calling her MP. Terry Norris bought the November issue of PSW for her son Doyle, a computer games fan, but was shocked
A blooming marvellous garden in West Ewell is once again the delight of the neighbourhood this year after a fantastic summer of flowering beauties. Mr and Mrs Reynolds from Scotts Farm Road work like mad all year, every year, to get their garden ready
Sutton Nature Conservation Volunteers group is looking for more volunteers to help conserve local wildlife. The group, which was formed in 1987 with support from Sutton Council, has grown to become the main conservation charity organisation working in
Sheltered housing accommodation may undergo a borough-wide improvement following a review. It revealed 720 sheltered units in the borough are of varying quality and that some were so unsuitable regeneration would have to be considered. A report incorporating
Flower influenced exercise soca-robics is the new yoga, according to one Sutton florist. Joyce Bossey who runs Flowerscents on Sutton High Street is so impressed with the activity, which is a mixture of salsa, Caribbean music and the odd movement in the
The blueprint to transform Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust from its beleaguered state into a world-beating health care provider within 12 months finally went public last week. The 39-point action plan is a promise to turn round the trust in the light of
Now Fatboy Slim has announced his retirement from the decks, there is more room for upcoming DJs to take the stand at Sutton Youth Club 21. Decks, computers and recording studios are available at the club, in Alcorn Close, for budding musicians of the
A PC who gathered evidence from three sex abuse victims and another who stopped a man hanging himself are among a troupe of Sutton's finest to be honoured next week. The Metropolitan Police will pay tribute to 17 Sutton officers and special constables
WATFORD striker Marcus Gayle will be on duty opening Raft, a new shop in the The Harlequin shopping centre on Sunday, October 28, at 1pm. Raft, Watford's first "green" furniture shop, produces furniture only from reclaimed timber. October 26, 2001 14:
THE 50th anniversary of Watford Flower Club will be marked by a demonstration, The Golden Web of memories by Mrs Audrey Balderstone, at St Thomas' Church Hall, Langley Road, Watford, at 7.30pm on Wednesday, October 31. Visitors are welcome and the £4
GETTING creative at Christmas could be a way of raising extra funds for presents. Watford Museum is looking for local amateur craftspeople to take part in a Christmas Craft selling exhibition. Anyone that has a hobby such as knitting, wood turning, papier
GETTING creative at Christmas could be a way of raising extra funds for presents. Watford Museum is looking for local amateur craftspeople to take part in a Christmas Craft selling exhibition. Anyone that has a hobby such as knitting, wood turning, papier
Three hundred Sutton tots have their names on a waiting list for swimming lessons and the list is still growing. Parents may now be forced to go outside the borough for private lessons to give their youngsters a chance to take their first plunge. And
CHILDREN are being encouraged to dress up and enjoy Halloween a few days early before going back to school at a fun day at Asda in Watford. The event will be held in the store in St Albans Road on Saturday, October 27, from noon until 4pm for children
Friends of an 89-year-old Wallington woman fear she may not survive the winter after spending almost four weeks without central heating, with possibly another four to come. Mary Row, of Stafford Road, had her gas supply turned off on October 2 after a
FORMER Chelsea legend Peter Osgood will be wooing the crowds again when he attends a sporting lunch in the Chipperfield Suite at the Watford Hilton from noon until 3pm on Friday, November 30. Osgood made 560 appearances for Chelsea and Southampton scoring
A WORRIED mother of a boy, who was approached by a stranger who told him he loved him, is anxious to warn other children and parents about the potential danger. The ten-year-old was walking to his home in Scammell Way past the shops opposite Westfield
WITH months of congestion, angst and anger caused by roadworks at Bushey Arches coming to an end, Watford Council is taking action to stop the same thing happening again. It will lobby the Government to review the powers the utility companies have. Currently
On September 20 the Guardian published a story about Star Boarding Kennels in Chessington. The article stated Star Boarding was not included in a list of recommended catteries compiled by the Feline Advisory Board (FAB). We would like to clarify that
The hunt is back on for the killer of a Sutton policeman who was gunned down almost eight years ago to the day. Police have re-opened the investigation into the murder of PC Patrick Dunne in the hope scientific advances and the passage of time will lead
The Indian festival Diwali will be celebrated with a special dinner and dance event at the Secombe Theatre Hall on November 3. The festival known as the Festival of Lights will feature fire crackers and sweets and is one of the most important calendar
Sutton Magistrates Court has received a stay of execution by capital legal chiefs while they consider the Auld Report into the reform of the criminal justice system. The Greater London Magistrates' Courts Authority (GLMCA) was due to make a decision on
Hampton & Richmond Borough have allowed two more players to leave as boss Steve Cordery shuffles his pack. Nick Burton has signed for Gravesend & Northfleet while former Fulham youngster Anthony Howard has joined Slough. But Cordery insists
Sutton residents are fed up with wardens who they claim are waiting outside houses during the night to pounce on cars parked illegally on kerbs. After a string of night time ticket complaints to the Comet, Sutton Council has stated wardens are right to
A four year battle with kidney cancer has led Kevin McKiernan to try every kind of treatment going but to no avail. Now the father of five-year-old twins from Carshalton is awaiting a stem cell transplant. He will be only the second person in Britain
An expansion in nursery provision will mean more borough three-year-olds can take advantage of an education from next September. The Government-led move will increase the number of part-time places in Sutton Council schools. Call 020 8770 6590 for details
know your rights: Sutton workers are being denied the four weeks paid leave they have by right, according to the boroughs citizens advice bureaux (CAB). An increasing number of employees are approaching the CAB claiming they are losing out on holiday
The health authority has been forced to change its advice on how to deal with suspect packages in the wake of recent anthrax scares in the US. Merton, Sutton and Wandsworth Health Authority has admitted it made an error when a quote from its director
Worcester Park parents left a Sutton Council meeting on Wednesday with no clearer idea of when their childrens six-month wait for a school crossing patrol would end. At the Cheam and Worcester Park area committee meeting, the parents, whose children all
martyr in court: Self-styled metric martyr Peter Collins will put his case to continue selling loose goods exclusively by the pound to the High Court, next month. The Sutton High Street fruit seller will join be in court on Monday, November 19, in a five-day
A flagship Epsom secondary school cannot adopt an admission policy which would give places to Epsom children over those from Sutton, an adjudicator has ruled. The judgement has added a new twist to the admissions row which erupted after revelations that
dyslexia week: Borough special educational needs co-ordinators will each get a pack through the post next week from the Sutton Dyslexia Association, on the effect of the condition on childrens maths studies. The gifts will mark next weeks Dyslexia Awareness
A Worcester Park mother claims she has been left holding the baby, educating her non-verbally autistic son at home due to Sutton Council inaction. Mary Jacobs told the Comet she had been left almost totally reliant on her own initiative and money, with
A Tolworth woman waited anxiously this week for news of her missing epileptic husband as police divers, officers, dogs and a helicopter searched for him in vain. Sefa Antwi, 40, black and 5ft 4in tall, went missing in the early hours of Saturday after
Sutton magistrates fined a Sussex man £2,435 for peddling counterfeit designer clothes to a Carshalton taxi driver nine months after he was found guilty of similar offences. Lee Cross, 44, pleaded guilty to 12 counts of distributing clothing likely to
The worlds longest drawing was composed in Kingston last weekend with hundreds of people adding their work. More than one kilometre of paper was used in the record breaking effort which took place in the Bentall Centre, Kingston. The four day event was
Cash-strapped Kingstonian has finally called in the administrators after weeks of turmoil at the crisis-rocked football club. Recovery specialists Begbies Traynor have been appointed administrators charged with the task of reversing the financial fortunes
Among other things, Suttons newly re-elected youth MP is calling for free entry to Wescroft Leisure Centre for all youngsters throughout the holidays. Tackling racism and vandalism in the borough are also among the issues on his youth manifesto. Seun
The mother of Dean Meech, the student killed in Sutton town centre on Easter Sunday, has spoken publicly for the first time about the tragedy. In a touching tribute, Deans family, friends and staff gathered at Carshalton College last Friday to celebrate
pet warning: The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association are warning residents all over Sutton to look after their pets whilst November 5 celebrations take place. A spokesman said: Whilst we dont want to appear to be killjoys we do want to encourage people
Wine fresh from the vineyards of France flowed while Sutton shoppers were treated to an array of French fare this weekend. Baguettes, fromage, croissants, fabrics, china and various other products from across the channel were up for sale. Residents were
A bid by the world-renowned Cirque du Soleil to hold a Christmas extravaganza at Battersea Power Station has been delayed because of teething problems with the new council set-up. Not enough councillors turned up to the last two meetings of the licensing
The director of a Wandsworth clothing firm which collapsed owing more than £34,000 has been disqualified from taking part in the management of a company for 10 years. Saif Uddin, of Lostock House, Union Grove, Wandsworth, had been a director of Quality
A recently launched Christian youth initiative could help the dire state of youth services across the borough, according to the Christian Peoples Alliance (CPA). Oxygen, which runs at St Peters Hall in Norbiton, provides activities including football,
Nearly 30 A-level performing arts students from a Wandsworth sixth form college mounted a show of dance, drama and song at Battersea Arts Centre. The piece, performed last Friday by students from St Francis Xavier College (SFX) in Malwood Road, explored
South Thames College is encouraging residents who have difficulty completing simple, everyday tasks because of poor reading, writing and maths skills to join its free return to study courses. Figures recently compiled by the Basic Skills Agency the government
Wandsworth has successfully prosecuted three more residents in its continuing battle against benefit fraudsters. The councils anti-fraud team was alerted to the cheats after receiving conflicting information about their personal circumstances. All three
Wandsworth is missing out on a massive package of traffic calming measures aimed at reducing the impact of congestion charges. The Mayor has agreed to spend millions of pounds to try and stop drivers rat-running to avoid forking-out the £5 charge for
Kingstons RSPCA is bracing itself once again for a surge in animal casualties as the bonfire and firework season kicks off. In a bid to curb the annual number of casualties, the society is warning that animals may be killed or seriously harmed unless
Wandsworths minicab firms have welcomed London Mayor Ken Livingstones new licensing laws, but warn regulations will be difficult to enforce. They say while tough new rules will crack down on rogue drivers and touts, there will be problems checking up
The Mayor of London has entered the debate over the Surbiton Filter Beds by giving his support to the most recent Thames Water proposal for 59 flats and a nature reserve. The pledge by Thames Water and Persimmon to hand over 11 acres of the site for a
A £46,000 rare BMW was stolen last week by two robbers who rammed it with their van. The 43-year-old woman driver was driving her BMW X5 Sport along Whitehorse Lane at 3.45pm on on Friday, October 19, when two men in a white Ford van bumped into the back
Reporter DEAN PIPER visits Downview to see how staff and inmates are coping with the prisons new role as a women-only institution. Like nine million other people, I watched the ITV prison drama Bad Girls religiously, never missing an episode. Im not really
Kingston and Surbiton MP Edward Davey visited Guildhall, Kingston, for the launch of the Encourage People To Vote competition last week. Young people aged 11 and 25 are being invited to design a poster that will encourage young people to exercise their
A New Malden couple will soon be embarking on the first leg of an amazing trip which will see them travel across the globe and back again in search of the worlds most wondrous marine animals. Husband and wife team Malcolm and Brigitte Squires, from Kingston
A festival at Morden Hall Park taught the public about customs associated with British apples. People tasted all types of apple at the national event last Sunday, which was established four years ago by Common Ground. There was also the chance to meet
THE Kings Langley WI Market has moved to the Baptist Church Hall, The Nap, Kings Langley for approximatley five weeks. Fresh local produce, cakes and jams, which comply with trading regulations are available each Thursday from 10am. October 25, 2001 20
The fight against terrorism is being boosted by Wimbledon MP Roger Casale who is using his knowledge of how Italy has targeted Mafia bank accounts to help hit suspected terrorists. Mr Casale, who has links with the Italian parliament, is involved in strengthening
A bus driver who was almost three times over the legal alcohol limit while driving in Wimbledon Broadway has been banned from driving any vehicle for three years. William George Waller, 58, pleaded guilty at Wimbledon Magistrates Court this week to driving
A bogus businessman who has stolen hundreds of pounds worth of stamps across southern England appears to be using Kingston as his latest hunting ground. The man, who is being sought by police across the region, pretends to be setting up a new business
BISHOP'S Stortford Rugby Club took on Old Verulamians last weekend, but could only take a share of the points. A long range penalty after a late tackle was as close as Stortford got in the first quarter. The Stortford forwards rucked well, with the gain
IT was no surprise to see a brass band playing at a celebration opening of instrument maker Boosey and Hawkes' new factory in Watford. The company is famous for its quality products, and owns the national brass band competition featured in the film Brassed-Off
A RETIRED English teacher is offering tuition to pupils of all ages and standards, in order to raise funds for the Afghanistan appeal. For more information contact Ms Emily Kingston on 01923 777524. October 25, 2001 20:13
BROOMFIELD House, that terminal millstone around Enfield Council's neck, is no closer to being restored 17 years after fire devastated the building. As a Grade II listed building, English Heritage terms its condition as "very bad" and it remains on the
WINEMAKERS Blue Nun will be donating prizes for the best fancy dress at a Sing-a-long Sound of Music Event held at the Palace Theatre, Watford on Friday, January 18 and Saturday, January 19, 2002. Winners will be given a bottle of Blue Nun and every audience
HELP is being sought by Watford Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Centre which is need of finances and is looking for fundraising opportunities. The centre is appealing to other groups or organisations willing to let the centre have a space or a spare table
I am writing to you to take this opportunity to thank you for your publication of the article in respect of our project to try to trace those people from your circulation area who were evacuated to our town during the 1939/45 war. As a direct result of
FREE back checks are being offered to Saturday, November 3, by chiropractors at North Watford Chiropractic and Health clinic. The check includes an examination. To make a booking, telephone 01923 675000. October 25, 2001 20:08
SLOWER, more overcrowded trains and longer waits for connections could be the future for Silverlink commuters, when the major West Coast Main Line upgrade starts. Members of the Abbey Flyer Users' Group (Abfly) fear Virgin Train's massive modernisation
I would like to say how much I agree with your reader regarding foxes. I, too, have foxes coming into my garden and what a joy they are to observe. One in particular has become quite close to me and comes around every evening for his meal. I have also
A WOOD Green bingo caller is only one step away from winning the industry's most prestigious award and a holiday of a lifetime in Los Angeles. Ricky Denton, has reached the regional finals of the Bingo Caller of the Year competition, which will be taking
STUDENTS from Broadwater Farm Primary and Lancasterian Junior schools paid a special visit to the famous White Hart Lane football stadium on Saturday. The lucky pupils attended the ground's Tottenham Hotspur Study Support Centre with their families to
A FUNDRAISER was held for the BBC Children in Need appeal, at Alexandra Palace on Tuesday. The event was hosted by tutors from Tottenham's Asaria School of Fitness and Dance and comprised over 80 performances by students, aged between seven and 16, from
Against Bath last Saturday, we may not have played the prettiest rugby seen at The Stoop over the past 15 months but it gained us four Zurich Premiership points and put the squad in good heart for this Sundays Heineken Cup clash with Castres (3.45pm).
The good news is that the so-called Kingston Staircase has been beautifully restored, and returned to its ancestral home in the Market Place. The bad news is that the fine stained glass that was its companion piece has vanished, and those responsible
As the target of the latest Mike Lyon broadside (letters, October 12), I reserve my right to reply to a letter which truly exposes his true colours and contradicts what both he and the Liberal Democrats have been claiming for the past two years. Our campaign
The good news is that the so-called Kingston Staircase has been beautifully restored, and returned to its ancestral home in the Market Place. The bad news is that the fine stained glass that was its companion piece has vanished, and those responsible
Whenever I see letters in the paper complaining about the council doing this or not doing that, they nearly always miss the point. Quite simply, the council is so poorly run they cannot afford to engage seriously in discussions which could lead to the
Your article on the £5.4 million overspend by Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust contained two small but highly significant points. Firstly, who was the idiot in the trust finance department who authorised a budget of only £84,000 for the use of agency nurses
I witnessed a notorious act of inhumanity right outside the RC Church of The Holy Family, Sorrento Road, Sutton, at 11am, on Sunday, October 14. As I was going to Mass, a traffic warden was placing a parking ticket on a car which displayed a disabled
About a year ago I had a problem with my electric meter, I took it to a shop to charge it up and it wasnt working. So I rang Seeboard to sort it out and was told I no longer get my electricity from them. I phoned British Gas and apparently I had signed
A PARAMEDIC who rescued a 90-year-old woman from her smoke-filled home has been rewarded. Within three minutes of arriving on the scene on April 2, Andy McCann, who works for the London Ambulance Service, had pulled the woman from her home, in Hurst Road
BLOOMIN' marvellous! That's the verdict on this year's Bexley in Bloom contest. And even Bexley council's gardeners were celebrating after news that the borough has won the coveted council services trophy in the London in Bloom competition, beating every
IN their fifth season of national competition, Watford Internet FC recorded their first tournament win at the recent Leicester M'Duck Cup. In horrendous conditions, WIFC suffered an early defeat to Birmingham City, but victories over Lincoln City, Wolves
WATFORD'S players are having problems with the Vicarage Road pitch. In recent home games, the incidence of players slipping for no apparent reason has prompted some to reason they are wearing the wrong studs. Luca Vialli said: "I haven't actually worked
WATFORD'S reserve and youth teams are also adopting the 3-5-2 formation. Explained the Watford manager: "I think it is the way it has got to be. Whatever the system the first team plays should be duplicated by the rest. "We have put 4-4-2 on the back
VIALLI warned that the convincing away win at Grimsby may be slightly misleading. The Watford boss pointed out his team was fresh and rested, as opposed to coming to the game after playing in midweek. Vialli pointed out: "We had not been playing away
LUCA VIALLI will not give any clues about his line-up as he prepares for a match. In fact, assistant manager Terry Byrne revealed more often than not, the team is not picked until 1pm on the Saturday. However, there are some limitations to the degree
HERTFORDSHIRE benefits from good and steadily improving information and communication technology, according to an independent report published by the Audit Commission. A Best Value inspection report gave the county council's ICT service two stars out
Against Bath last Saturday, we may not have played the prettiest rugby seen at The Stoop over the past 15 months but it gained us four Zurich Premiership points and put the squad in good heart for this Sundays Heineken Cup clash with Castres (3.45pm).
Epsom fighter Tommy Eastwood will have his second professional fight on Sunday afternoon on the TKO show at Elephant and Castle Leisure Centre. The 22-year-old, who boxed for Foley ABC as an amateur, did his club and his fans proud last time out with
NEW refuse vehicles fitted with pollution control devices will be in force on the borough's roads early next year. The diesel vehicles will be used for door-to-door recycling collections.
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man died when his car was hit by an overtaking car in Hadley Wood. Edward Hanison, 61, of Newmans Way, Hadley Wood, was driving his K-reg Seat Marbella Special when he was hit by a Silver Ford
FOOTBALL could be coming home to Enfield at the Queen Elizabeth II athletics stadium.o Enfield Town FC, formed in the summer by disenchanted fans of Enfield FC, has jumped ahead of its rivals in the race for a permanent home in the borough. Town chairman
Hampton & Richmond Borough have allowed two more players to leave as boss Steve Cordery shuffles his pack. Nick Burton has signed for Gravesend & Northfleet while former Fulham youngster Anthony Howard has joined Slough. But Cordery insists
FORMER Chelsea legend Peter Osgood will be wooing the crowds again when he attends a sporting lunch in the Chipperfield Suite at the Watford Hilton from noon until 3pm on Friday, November 30. Osgood made 560 appearances for Chelsea and Southampton scoring
NEW Leyton Orient boss Paul Brush walked away a relieved man after claiming a point after a 1-1 draw against Hull City on Tuesday night. Hull City defender Justin Whittle put through his own net deep into injury time to give Leyton Orient a deserved share
LETHAL CRASH: A 28-year-old motorcyclist died when he crashed into a parked vehicle in New Cross Road. Anthony Keen was taken to Lewisham Hospital following the collision at 9.30pm on Wednesday, October 24. The man, from Wandsworth, was pronounced dead
The Sutton Pumas look to win a place in the quarter final of the National Trophy tomorrow. They travel to Derbyshire aiming to continue their good form which has produced wins on successive weekends against Ware Rebels. A large crowd watched an enthralling
Carshalton Athletic played some excellent football to record their first win in eight matches. Many of the previous eight matches had ended in draws after Carshalton had thrown away leads. But on Saturday they were in no mood to fall into the same trap
Winnie the Pooh, everyones favourite teddy bear, celebrated his 75th birthday with children in Kews Mothercare World last week. Winnies giant cake was cut by actor Nigel Havers and children at the event were given a party balloon to take home with them
The parents of a young Teddington schoolgirl have joined police in a desperate search for their daughter who disappeared 12 days ago. They have been visiting 13-year-old Joanna Conroys favourite spots in Teddington where she was last seen with two girls
The Rugby Football Union in Twickenham has been selling its balls recently, but before you get the wrong impression, it has all been for good causes. The oval shaped Gilbert balls were among surplus official England rugby merchandise sold off to raise
A Hampton couple who sparked a nationwide ethical debate on adoption when their black foster child was taken from their care have questioned the validity of the inquiry into the case. Francis and Roger Holmes accused Richmond Council of using delaying
Teddington pupils have planted autumn flowering bulbs on school grounds to commemorate those who died on September 11.The memorial planting is part of an improvement programme of the grounds and play areas at Stanley Junior School in Strathmore Road.
Richmond can claim to have some of the best primary schools in the country after the boroughs seven-year-old pupils achieved the best exam results in the country. They join the 11-year-old group which topped the national league table for Key Stage 2 tests
Richmond Council has defended its decision to introduce front door only rubbish collections, which have received a hostile response from householders. The changes to the collections are being phased in to save the council £300,000 a year and improve working
A new mobile phone recycling service was launched this week which will help inhabitants of the Third World keep in touch. The environmentally-friendly service, set up by popular demand, is being run by Richmond Council and the Mobile Phone Recycling Appeal
The final touches to this years Hampton Hill Christmas Procession are under way despite initial fears that it might be too costly to stage. The popular parade was under threat when police informed organisers they needed a traffic order for the event,
Troublemakers and their families could be evicted from their home as part of a new weapon to tackle anti-social behaviour. Earlier this week a Twickenham youth was the first to sign an Acceptable Behaviour Contract (ABC) and a further nine are in the
The National Blood Service is appealing for help to find suitable venues for blood donor sessions in Richmond. Changes introduced at the services present location at Richmond College will result in the loss of late sessions starting from early next year
New customers will be rolling up to the Castle pub in King Charles Road, Surbiton, after the landlord put in a disabled access ramp. After nearly a quarter of a century of requests to publicans in the area by regulars such as Katie Trujillo, a ramp has
A recently launched Christian youth initiative could help the dire state of youth services across the borough, according to the Christian Peoples Alliance (CPA). Oxygen, which runs at St Peters Hall in Norbiton, provides activities including football,
The dangers posed by the abandoned cars littering Kingstons streets were cruelly highlighted last week, when a little boy cut himself so badly on a dumped vehicle that he nearly lost the use of his fingers. Surgeons at St Georges Hospital in Tooting worked
ANGRY residents are dismayed after Bromley Police removed their objection to the late licence of a Beckenham nightclub. Langtry's application for the renewal of its late public entertainment licence is due to be presented to councillors at a two-day hearing
AN ELTHAM man who ran an Orpington electrical shop has been banned from holding any company directorships after his business folded owing more than £100,000. John Kelly, of Elmshurst Road, Mottingham, is also barred from taking any part in company management
SCHOOLS in south east London have been part of a shake-up in the way childminding and early years services are regulated. The Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) announced radical plans to take over regulation of childminders, creches, full and
GREAT WAR: Andrew McKeer will give a talk on a Kentish village's contribution and sacrifice in the Great War. Organised by the Bromley Borough Local History Society, the lecture is at 7.45pm on November 6 at the Methodist Church Hall, North Street, Bromley
HAVING tried to get some information from Watford Highways Department, but to no avail, I thought your paper may be able to get an answer. I would like to know why it was deemed necessary for the speed limit along Oxhey Lane to recently be reduced from
ALTHOUGH not one for having an inclination for putting pen to paper, several letters in your column have urged me to reply regarding Watford FC. A supporter for over 34 years, I am now wondering what all the fuss is about. Don't these people who have
FOLLOWING the letters from those purporting to be Watford supporters, I feel I am left with little choice but to point out a few home truths. Richard Glenister alleges that Vialli has turned a squad of good players into one lacking confidence. So the
DAGENHAM and Redbridge have released former Aylesbury United player Kieran Gallagher to Slough Town. Gallagher made seven appearances but failed to work his way into Garry Hill's plans and has been on loan to Boreham Wood this season. Paul Pescapides
NEW Leyton Orient boss Paul Brush walked away a relieved man after claiming a point after a 1-1 draw against Hull City on Tuesday night. Hull City defender Justin Whittle put through his own net deep into injury time to give Leyton Orient a deserved share
HE JEERS turned to cheers at the weekend for Glenn Roeder and his West Ham side as they finally got back on the winning trail against Southampton. s=9Although it was never a classic, his team showed that when it came to the crunch, they were up for it
ELTHAM Park Pleasant Sunday Afternoon Society (PSA) has been awarded a certificate of merit and the William Smith Memorial Trophy for its achievements during 2000. This society, which has been meeting at Eltham Park Methodist Church for more than 80 years
WHAT a loyal, if belicose, aide-de-camp Tony Blair is proving to be to the US presidents, be they Republican or Democrat. With such a father to inspire him it is not surprising to learn that one of Blair's sons is considering the army as a career. A committed
THE Rotary Club of Lewisham celebrated its 75th birthday in style on October 12 at a gala dinner at the HSBC Sports Club, in Beckenham. Helping to mark the occasion were fellow Rotarians and guests from Greenwich, Woolwich, Catford, Brixton, Deptford
Black history month concludes tonight, October 31, with a play by a local playwright. Garvey's Last Soldier was written by the novelist and playwright David Simon, from Eltham. The story is set in south London's black community in 1999 and is portrayed
Trinity Road service station has been given the go-ahead for 24-hour opening by council planning chiefs. Members of the planning committee have granted a six-month trial period to the petrol station in 62 Trinity Road, although special conditions have
A government inspector has shot down plans by developers to flatten a Southfields rifle club and build homes in its place. The inspector ruled the development of six houses and seven flats would have meant the unacceptable loss of a sporting facility.
A 25-year-old woman was punched in the face and robbed of her phone near Wandsworth Common. She was on the footbridge near Bolingbroke Road, at 1pm last Saturday, when two youths approached on mountain bikes, one of whom hit her before snatching her mobile
The newly-refurbished Balham Leisure Centre is having an open weekend this weekend. Visitors can check out the new facilities, including a new gym and workout studio. The leisure centre is in Elmfield Road. Call 020 8772 9577 for details. October 26,
A man with a disability was assaulted at knife-point in St George's Hospital car park, in Tooting last week. The 44-year-old unemployed man was punched, kicked and threatened with a 6in pocket knife and his own walking stick by two youths demanding money
More than 50 toddlers raised money for their Southfields primary school by going on a fancy dress walk last week. The youngsters, aged between three and five, from Albemarle School, in Princes Way, circled the school hall 15 times dressed as Dalmatians
Police are warning women to be extra vigilant at night after a series of indecent assaults near Battersea Park. Three women, all walking on their own after dark, have been attacked since last Thursday in the area from Battersea Park Road towards Battersea
The coffee morning I held on Friday, September 28, was a huge success and I would like to extend my thanks and sincere appreciation to my family, friends, neighbours, local businesses and to my fellow bowlers for the donations and superb support I received
People have been warned not to leave any powdery substances lying around following a spate of anthrax scares. Battersea fire station's fire rescue unit, the only one in south west London, has been called out three times in the past week. In one case someone
To the lady who is having problems with foxes, I have read that the following is used by professional gardeners to deter foxes. Use two or three empty one litre clear plastic lemonade bottles, remove labels and half fill with tap water, screw the caps
I thought it would make a change to write a few words in praise of our local council, since there have been so many letters recently denigrating it. We returned from holiday this week to find that the high winds of last weekend had caused very large boughs
Tooting residents can have their bikes, mobile phones and other property security tagged at a crime prevention day this Saturday outside Sainsbury's. Police and council crime prevention officers will be on hand to give advice about home, car and personal
I am writing to you to take this opportunity to thank you for your publication of the article in respect of our project to try to trace those people from your circulation area who were evacuated to our town during the 1939/45 war. As a direct result of
Women inventors working in London now have the chance to be recognised for their innovative skills. The British Female Inventor of the Year Award 2002 has launched a category devoted to women working in research and development. The award is being seen
Sutton-based press and PR consultancy and Sutton Business Federation member Newton Communications has launched a new website. The news comes at a time when the journalistic based skills of the Newtown team are being increasingly sought by companies large
Sutton's newly re-elected youth MP aims to gain free entry to Wescroft leisure for youngsters throughout the holidays. Carshalton Boys school pupil Seun Garber, 15, was re-elected as Sutton's Member of the National Youth Parliament last week. He said:
The largest national day of volunteering takes place this Saturday with 30,000 people expected to sign up for 1,500 projects across the country. The event has been set up in the UK in response to the success of the day in America, which was sponsored
The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association is warning residents all over Sutton to look after their pets whilst November 5 celebrations take place. A spokesman said: "Whilst we don't want to appear to be killjoys, we do want to encourage people to use fireworks
Two Wandsworth schools have been awarded prestigious sportsmark awards for the quality of their physical education programme. ADT College and Putney High School were honoured at a ceremony hosted by Sport England at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre
Chelsea and Leeds went into the match at Elland Road with unbeaten records to protect and the teams could not be separated by full time as they shared a point apiece, writes Derek Osafo. The game was full of incident and more than one goal line clearance
Friday, October 26 to Thursday, November 1. Warner Village, Woodside Leisure Park (08702 406020) Legally Blonde (12); Ashoka (12); Atlantis (U); America's Sweethearts (12); Jeepers Creepers (15); American Pie 2 (15); Enigma (15); A.I. Artificial Intelligence
Friday, October 26, to Thursday, November 1. Apollo Saxophone Quartet The Old Town Hall, High Street, Hemel Hempstead; Friday, 8pm; tickets £8. Tel: box office 01442 228091. English Mozart Ensemble autumn concert tour; St Mary the Virgin, Rickmansworth
Friday, October 26, to Thursday, November 1. Comedy Bunker presents Harry Hill and support; Ruislip Golf Centre, Ickenham Road, Ruislip, Middlesex; Thursday, 7pm and 9.15pm. Tel: box office 020 8421 1141. October 26, 2001 15:27
It was a bad day at the office for Fulham striker Luis Boa Morte against Ipswich Town last Sunday. The Portugese player missed a first-half penalty which would have put Fulham 2-0 ahead and then just before the break he was sent off after receiving a
Eddie Akuamoah kept up his good run in front of goal as Sutton United continued their improved form on Saturday. But a second half goal meant John Rains' men were pegged back to a 1-1 draw by a Purfleet side who have lost only three games this season.
Carshalton Athletic played some excellent football to record their first win in eight matches. If Carshalton continue to play as they have done in the last two home matches they will soon be climbing the table. The Robins made the early attacks but Wealdstone
Tommy Eastwood of Epsom will be having his second professional fight on Sunday afternoon on the TKO show at the Elephant and Castle Leisure Centre. Tommyl, 22, did his club and his fans proud last time out with a dazzling performance against Tony Booth
Dorchester Primary School year six football team got their season off to winning with a 2-0 win over Benhilton in the Sutton & Cheam Primary Schools Championship. October 26, 2001 16:00
Cheam Hunters were beaten 3-1 by league leaders Addiscombe despite a late goal from Derry Brophy but Cheam ladies beat Surbiton II 4-2 in a friendly at Nonsuch High School. October 26, 2001 16:00
