COUNCILLORS and MPs from across Essexare taking part in a Parliament lobby tomorrow (Wednesday) to protest against the possibility of waste incinerators in Essex. 'The Threat of Waste Incinerators in Essex' is being organised by Essex Friends of the Earth
She thinks education in the borough is in crisis and is not afraid to speak her mind. MATTHEW NIXSON meets Barnet Council's new Tory education spokeswoman Vanessa Gearson. Tory education shadow Vanessa Gearson has Barnet's local education authority (LEA
A huge effort gave victory to the Belgrave men's team in the AAA Six-Stage Road Relay at Sutton Coldfield last Saturday. Taking the lead on the third lap they held on to win over Windsor, Slough, Eton & Hounslow, with the final winning margin
Putney's Light Middleweight Allan Gray made a successful return to the ring last Sunday when he comfortably out-pointed Brighton's Lee Wicks 40-37 in four rounds at Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre, writes Ziad Chaudry. This was Allan's first
Claire Pauzers has been elected the first woman president of the Herne Hill Harriers establishing a break with tradition going back to 1889. The club was formed next door to a bakery in Milkwood Road by the schoolboys in Jessop Road who used to put potatoes
A former teacher, suffering from motor neurone disease, died after she fell from the top of the stairs in her Shirley home and fractured her spine, an inquest heard last week. Judith Pratt, 54, of Ash Road, Shirley, was discovered by her dog walker Gina
Vintage cars streamed through Croydon on Sunday, November 4, as the Veteran Car Run from London to Brighton hit town. The procession of 366 cars, which have to be built before January 1, 1905, to take part, came through Croydon between 8am and 9am, and
PASSENGERS on a train from Preston were left stuck inside the train at Watford Junction on Monday, November 5, after armed police were called out to what turned out to be two children playing with toy guns. At about 1.50pm the British Transport Police
Residents have criticised Barnet Council for using "petty rules" to crack down on illegal flower sellers. Last week officers erected signs in the borough warning sellers they may face a maximum £1,000 fine if they are caught trading at traffic lights
Nearly 18 months after floral designer Jaap Bornkamp was stabbed in a motiveless attack in New Cross, police are still no closer to catching his murderer. Chief reporter ANDY LAITHWAITE reports on the latest in the investigation ... Jaap Bornkamp, 52,
Beleaguered bosses of underfire Barnet Hospital are to be put under the spotlight in an inaugural scrutiny meeting between Barnet Council and the borough's health watchdog Barnet Community Health Council (CHC). Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals NHS Trust
Veterans and civilians will join all around the borough for memorial services and marches on Remembrance Sunday. Here is what is going on near you. Sisters in arms: for the first time Barnet's Territorial Army and Army Cadet units will both be led by
The London Knights had a good chance to climb the Superleague table with three successive homes game at the London Arena, including playing the bottom two clubs. But those hopes were soon dashed when they lost the first two against Belfast Giants and
WestcombE Park came out firmly on top in last Saturday's Natonal League 2 South match against arch rivals Blackheath at Goddingtion Dene. Only two minutes had been played when Chris Trace booted a penalty for Blackheath. But eight minutes later, after
ENGLAND Rugby star, Jeremy Guscott will walk past Vicarage Road Stadium on Thursday, November 8, as part of his gruelling Tetley's Trek to raise hundreds of thousands of pounds for the Leukaemia Research Fund. Guscott, 36, will be coming past the home
Members of Sharks Swimming Club were in tremendous form at the Phoenix Amateur Swimming Association's 8th open gala held at Colchester's Leisure World. Twelve of the club's 28-strong squad live locally and Grove Park's Billy Morgan led the way by winning
l Goalkeeper & outfielders for Sunday am adult team for games in Charlton/Woolwich area.Peter 01634 300473. l Charlton Athletic Junior Reds FC, U7s to form new team for Bexley League. Ken 07788 657136. l Long Lane U15s B Division, all positions, Terry
She thinks education in the borough is in crisis and is not afraid to speak her mind. MATTHEW NIXSON meets Barnet Council's new Tory education spokeswoman Vanessa Gearson. Tory education shadow Vanessa Gearson has Barnet's local education authority (LEA
FORGET the November 5 celebrations, the real fireworks were on show at Highbury last Sunday as an incredible 18-minute goalscoring spree saw Charlton record a remarkable 4-2 win against Arsenal. The victory, the Addicks first at Highbury in 46 years,
Beleaguered bosses of underfire Barnet Hospital are to be put under the spotlight in an inaugural scrutiny meeting between Barnet Council and the borough's health watchdog Barnet Community Health Council (CHC). Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals NHS Trust
'Superb' was how one woman described 12-year-old Harry Melling's performance as Dudley Dursley in the new Harry Potter film. And, being Potter creator and millionaire author JK Rowling herself, she should know. Ms Rowling's congratulations, at the lavish
The brother of September 11 terror attack victim Christopher Newton-Carter is urging New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani not to scale down the search for remains. Christopher, 52, spoke to his brother Mark minutes before the second plane crashed into the World
Residents have criticised Barnet Council for using "petty rules" to crack down on illegal flower sellers. Last week officers erected signs in the borough warning sellers they may face a maximum £1,000 fine if they are caught trading at traffic lights
Beleaguered bosses of underfire Barnet Hospital are to be put under the spotlight in an inaugural scrutiny meeting between Barnet Council and the borough's health watchdog Barnet Community Health Council (CHC). Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals NHS Trust
HARLOW-based plastic hot air assembly specialist PHASA Developments has expanded its sales and support network after appointing Royse Manufacturing of Dallas, Texas, to distribute all PHASA products in the United States. The move follows the appointment
STANSTED Airport operator BAA Stansted has announced a £26.9m operating profit for the last six months an increase of 45 per cent on last year. Turnover from April to the end of September was £76.6m, with growth in the retail and property sectors and
A SCHEME doubling the number of free taxi rides for eligible pensioners and disabled people has been rejected despite its zero cost to Bromley Council. Mayor of London Ken Livingstone has offered to increase the number of free trips under the Taxi Card
STAFF at a Watford community centre are celebrating their success this week after winning an award for the standard of their performance with one of the highest scores in the country. The Bill Everett Centre in Leggatts Way, Watford, which is run by Watford
THE future of the Kings Langley former Ovaltine factory hangs in the balance as Three Rivers District awaits the outcome of its application to have the building listed. At the Abbots Langley Area Forum in Bedmond Village Hall last Thursday scores of residents
She thinks education in the borough is in crisis and is not afraid to speak her mind. MATTHEW NIXSON meets Barnet Council's new Tory education spokeswoman Vanessa Gearson. Tory education shadow Vanessa Gearson has Barnet's local education authority (LEA
She thinks education in the borough is in crisis and is not afraid to speak her mind. MATTHEW NIXSON meets Barnet Council's new Tory education spokeswoman Vanessa Gearson. Tory education shadow Vanessa Gearson has Barnet's local education authority (LEA
'Superb' was how one woman described 12-year-old Harry Melling's performance as Dudley Dursley in the new Harry Potter film. And, being Potter creator and millionaire author JK Rowling herself, she should know. Ms Rowling's congratulations, at the lavish
WE should all thank Guy Mitchinson for his Conservative lesson in democracy (Labour's target errors, Citizen, October 31). Mr Mitchinson decided that next year the electorate: will reject both the Conservatives and Lib Dems in Little Parndon ward (what
THE Royal British Legion, an organisation that delivers a caring service for the benefit of the ex-service community, is celebrating its 80th anniversary. I hope that residents will continue to give generously to support the Poppy Appeal that started
Pop queen Madonna has spent more than £10,000 on five large trees to screen her back garden from prying neighbours. A 50-ton crane brought traffic near Oxford Street to a standstill as the trees were winched into the garden of Madonna's new £6 million
MARATHON EFFORT: Clapham-based Trinity Hospice is sending a 15-strong team of runners to America this month to sweat it out in the 2001 New York Marathon. The charity aims to raise more than £25,000 in sponsorship money at the event, planned to go ahead
Knopper gall wasps have been extra busy on the oaks this year. Many acorns were contorted into unsightly, sticky, bright green ribbed lumps which kill forming acorns, sometime splitting or completely enveloping them in the process. The infestation is
Extra aircraft flying over Wandsworth and Putney must be a figment of people's imagination, airport bosses insist. The News has received a steady stream of letters and e-mails from readers claiming flight paths have been changed so that planes always
The history of the SAS was the topic of an evening talk at Ottaker's Bookstore in Putney last week. Biographer John Lewes, nephew of one of the founding fathers of the service, gave the talk about his new paperback Jock Lewes Co-Founder of the SAS in
HERTFORDSHIRE County Council is urging parents to avoid disappointment by securing a place for their children's education for next September. Parents of children born between September 1, 199,7 and August 31, 1998, start school next September and should
100 years ago.......two respectably dressed lads, Charles Watkins, 18, living at High Grove Villas, Cavendish Road, and John Chalmers, 17, of 110, Alderbrook Road, were charged with being guilty of disorderly conduct in St John's Road, Clapham Junction
A Putney aromatherapist has been given a prestigious award by a professional body within the industry Viv Knowland has received the Sutherland Award from the International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists (IFPA) given annually to a member of
Remember, remember! Children from four Wandsworth primary schools will be raising the roof at the Royal Albert Hall to open the 27th Music for Youth Schools Prom on Monday night. The pupils from Riversdale, Granard, Roehampton C of E and The Vines schools
A report on the World Conference Against Racism was the highlight of a recent meeting of the Putney and Roehampton branch of the United Nations Association. Call 020 8870 5536 for details about future meetings. November 6, 2001 16:30
Part of the Spencer Arms pub, in Putney's Lower Richmond Road, is to be knocked down and replaced by flats. Owners The Raven Pub Company want to demolish a single-storey extension and the front conservatory to make way for two three-storey homes. November
Find out more about Putney poet Gavin Ewart at a meeting hosted by the Putney Society on November 21. Ewart was once considered for Poet Laureate and was admired by Philip Larkin. The meeting is being held as part of the Wandsworth Arts Festival and is
A Southfields woman had her car stolen while she was opening her garage door in Hanford Close last Wednesday. The 58 year old got out the car at 7.40pm to unlock the door when a man jumped in the car and drove off. Her 72-year-old companion, who had been
More than 70 magic-loving children flocked to Ottakar's bookstore in Putney to learn some tricks of the trade from top magician, Dominic Wood. The children's TV presenter and former Young Magician of the Year appeared at the Putney Exchange bookstore
A graphic designer was robbed on the doorstep of her parents' Battersea home on Wednesday last week. The 26-year-old woman was knocking on the door of the house in Reform Street at 9pm when a man punched her and made off with her bag. The suspect is described
ANNE-MARIE Dean has stepped down as head of Darent Valley Hospital today. (NOV 6) Commenting on her decision to take voluntary early retirement, the chief executive said: "It is natural time to move on to the next challenge". Her departure comes a month
Wandsworth supports more adults in residential or nursing care than any other local authority in the country, according to Department of Health (DoH) figures released this week. The DoH is now suggesting an urgent investigation into the situation, but
A member of amateur dramatic group the Magdalen Players took the old showbiz saying break a leg' almost too literally when he fell off a ladder just weeks before their latest production. With rehearsals reaching a climax for the hospital farce It Runs
THE Royal Gunpowder Mills has started its scheduled winter shutdown after a problematic first year with delays, traffic problems and a shortage of visitors. In the five months since it opened, in May, 20,000 visitors have passed through the doors. Bosses
Members of Wandsworth Council have given the thumbs up to their colleagues and the police for their positive response to the threat of attacks against Asians and Muslims in the borough following the September 11 terrorist attacks in New York. Councillor
The Church of the Ascension, in Balham, is planning to hold a series of talks called Christianity Fact or Fiction. The talks will be part of the Sunday morning service and will challenge people to look at evidence for the existence of Christianity. Go
A Tooting girl has returned from the wilds of the jungle after taking part in a two-month expedition to Belize in Central America. Rachel Sperling, 19, from Hendham Road, formed part of a team which completed the challenging task of building a visitor
Children across the borough donned pointy hats and scary make-up to mark hallowe'en. At the Wandsworth Shopping Centre more than 50 youngsters transformed themselves into ghosts, witches and ghouls for a fancy dress competition. The grim reaper also descended
Two retail giants are vying for a coveted position in Wandsworth's multi-million pound new-look shopping centre, the Borough News can reveal. In a move which will transform Wandsworth's town centre, Waitrose and Marks and Spencer are locked in negotiations
The Young Carers Project (YCP) fulfils a rich tapestry of roles for its members - confidant, support network and advocate among them. But one of the most important is giving them an arena to let their hair down, something their caring roles allow them
Mystery surrounds a Putney schoolboy's role in the forthcoming Harry Potter movie. Reports in a national newspaper this week stated 13-year-old Joe Sowerbutts had fulfilled his dream by being picked to dub over scenes from the £90million movie after the
The Young Carers Project's (YCP) guiding principle is that young people who take on a caring role have specific needs and concerns which require concerted attention. As we reported last month, the Young Carers Network group's role is to involve policy
OLD RUTS 4 CROYGAS 4 The Old Ruts missed an opportunity to close on the league leaders when they conceded a late equaliser at home to the division's bottom team in this eight-goal thriller. Croygas went 2-0 up within half an hour, thanks in no small part
Westminster: A survey to see how many times Members of Parliament go to the loo at night has been carried out by Dr Howard Stoate. A total of 179 MPs responded to his questionnaire trying to raise awareness about benign prostate disease, a form of cancer
Buckingham Palace: If you were born on February 6, 1952, you could go to the Queen's Jubilee Garden Party next year. Sharing your date of birth with the Queen's Accession Day, could be your passport to join 3,500 people who share the same birthday as
Chelsea's inconsistent performances will be under further scrutiny on Sunday when the Blues take on Ipswich Town at Stamford Bridge (2pm kick-off). Sport News went to press before last night's UEFA Cup second Leg tie against Hapoel Tel Aviv. At 2-0 down
MERCHANT Navy students from Gravesend will take part in a Remembrance Day procession in London. Four students, from North West Kent College, in Dering Way, have been recuited for a commemorative procession which marches into the Royal Albert Hall on November
BUSINESS COURSES: The Enterprise Agency of North Kent is holding three courses in November. Bookkeeping for beginners is being held on November 13, a business awareness workshop on November 16 and an introduction to selling course on November 20. Call
Bexley police officers carry one of the heaviest workloads of cases in outer London. As a result their clear-up rate is also poorer than in other similar outer London boroughs. Figures showing the state of policing in the borough were presented to the
KENT Police's latest tool in the fight against crime is a James Bond-style car with interactive voice-activated controls. The new patrol car is the most technologically-advanced police vehicle in the country with a touch screen and voice-controlled dashboard
Dartford Council may miss out on £325m after failing a Government IT initiative, designed to make public service information available on the web. The Tory party mauled the council for coming in the bottom six per cent of all local authorities in the
MODEL railway enthusiasts travelled to Swanley from as far afield as Belgium, France and the Netherlands to see the work of other train lovers. The Narrow Guage Railway Expo on October 27 at White Oak Leisure Centre, Hilda May Avenue, exhibited working
Fulham finds itself in a unique position in the Premiership this season: it is the only ground which still accommodates fans standing on terraces. Of course, Fulham fans are well used to this, as three sides of Craven Cottage consist either completely
FULHAM 2 SOUTHAMPTON 1 "The better team won." Never can newly-appointed Saints manager Gordon Strachan have spoken a truer word, writes Natalie Ward. After disappointing starts to the season for Fulham and their south coast visitors, both teams needed
A TEENAGER denied killing a tramp in Dartford's Central Park and instead, blamed his friend. Maidstone Crown Court heard how George Johnson burnt to death when two teenagers set light to his clothing using firelighters. The 41-year-old victim suffered
A leading Czech children's choir is visiting a Hampstead Garden Suburb school this week to perform an operetta that became a symbol of hope at a Czech concentration camp. Brundibar (meaning Bumblebee) will be performed for the first time in English on
A YOUNG accordion player, who believes every child would benefit from playing the instrument, is giving a concert on this rare instrument next week. David Farmer, 25, is a virtuoso on the classical accordion and described as one of the country's most
Wimbledon Independent Supporters Association has become the official voice of Dons fans, particularly through their campaign to bring the club back to Merton. Here is WISA spokesman LAURENCE LOWNE'S latest update... The statement issued by Mr Koppel this
CHARLTON 1 FULHAM LADIES 5 On Sunday Fulham faced Charlton in the second round of the League Cup. Fulham Ladies took the lead in the third minute, after a fine cross from Kristy Moore saw Marianne Pettersen slot in from six yards. Charlton equalised after
IF YOU were born on February 6, 1952, you could go to the Queen's Jubilee Garden Party next year. Sharing your date of birth with the Queen's Accession Day, could be your passport to join 3,500 people who share the same birthday as you at the garden party
A LEADING doctor has received national recognition for his work with breast cancer patients at Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, and the breast unit at St Margaret's Hospital, Epping. Ashrat Patel, an associate specialist in the unit, was one of five
HEALTH providers in Bexley are being short-changed to the tune of £7.8m. The shortfall for Bexley's Primary Care Trust to buy health services, was revealed by MP Derek Conway. The MP for Old Bexley and Sidcup has challenged Health Secretary Alan Milburn
A BEXLEYHEATH gran is devastated after rogue trick-or-treaters stole her kittens. And now her two grandchildren aged two and five are desperate to be reunited with their missing feline friends. Janet Oxlade, 50, of Grazeley Close, Bexleyheath, was talking
Beleaguered bosses of under-fire Barnet Hospital are to be put under the spotlight in an inaugural scrutiny meeting between Barnet Council and the borough's health watchdog Barnet Community Health Council (CHC). Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals NHS Trust
It's Friday night and I'm in the gallery at the Bedford Arms in Balham, laughing my head off at Geoff Boyz, a very funny man, with great material and superb delivery. The place is packed and in stitches, all except for my friend Tom. Geoff, one of the
WITCHES and black cats were prowling a housewares department store in Swanley when staff dressed up in Hallowe'en fancy dress. Staff at Premus, in High Clouds Shopping Centre, Swanley, dressed up and held a raffle to raise around £280 for a young lad
A POLICE officer from Dartford has been rewarded for 22 years of dedicated service by the Metropolitan Police chief. PC Christopher Mound was nominated for the award by Met Police Commissioner Sir John Stevens for his good character and long service.
POLICE are warning people to be careful after a surge in house burglaries since the clocks went back. Sgt Rod Chapman said: "Making a house appear occupied, with lights on in several rooms, coupled with the sound of a radio will deter all but the most
Blue Peter would like to invite teachers and pupils in schools across the country to join in the fun and take part in the Mencap National Schools' Spellathon 2002. Spellathon is a sponsored spelling test for school pupils using Oxford University Press
Congratulations to Nike for their excellent low budget promotion in last week's Guardian. In exchange for £120 worth of inflated plastics, they get about £900 of advertorial space from the Guardian. Thank goodness for Nike! Must dash as I have about £16,000
A new voluntary sector information service has been launched by Wandsworth Council. Computer equipment being installed at all Wandsworth libraries will give voluntary sector users free access to information ranging from local events and initiatives to
Street cleaners and volunteers took part in a clean-up exercise around the River Wandle last Sunday. Rubbish was cleared from the Causeway Island ecology area, near Armoury Way. November 6, 2001 12:00
People should check for hedgehogs under their bonfires, before lighting them on November 5, as the animals build winter nests of leaves and twigs before hibernating. For more information call 020 7921 5465 November 6, 2001 12:00
GAY men are being warned by police not to meet in toilets behind Cobham Primary School because surveillance is being stepped up. Officers are now calling for homosexuals who are believed to have used the toilet block as a meeting place for more than a
There is no need for anyone to be cold this winter as long as people know their rights. Grants are now available for heating and home insulation for families, older people and disabled people on benefits. Call 0800 316 2805. November 6, 2001 12:00
A winter tree tour will take place in Battersea Park later this month. Park tree officer Doug Pratt will lead the two-hour tree identification walk on Saturday, November 17. He will guide participants and show them the wide variety of species in the park
Hair Charles Cryer Hair a musical featuring sex, drugs, religion and racial issues is not what you'd expect from the Spiral Youth Theatre. Spiral has been going for five years. Set in New York in 1968 the play is a tribute to flower power. The main character
An energy day advising older people on how to conserve energy in the home is being held by Age Concern Wandsworth, in Tooting. Tomorrow's (Friday) event, at the charity's offices, at 202 Tooting High Street, is promoting energy saving tips for households
Epsom and Ewell will visit Metropolitan Police or Ash United in the third round of the Surrey Senior Cup, after last Tuesday's 3-0 second-round victory over Redhill at Merland Rise. Joel Rogers, Simon Huckle and James Hall scored. November 6, 2001 12:
On Saturday Collingwood members took part in the second of four fixtures in the East Surrey League, the event taking place over a five mile cross country in Lloyd Park, Croydon. A slightly depleted team performed well in the sticky conditions. Dan Gillett
Sutton and Epsom moved into third place in London Division One on Saturday, after a comfortable 32-6 win over Haywards Heath who had been unbeaten at home for three years. Haywards Heath opened the scoring through Owen Ashton's penalty kick, but within
Cheam Cheetahs men's hockey team lacked the killer instinct in front of goal against Merton 3s on Saturday and, despite having the better of the game, lost to a scrappy goal conceded midway through the second half. Cheam women's first team, however, had
Goodness, gracious, great balls of fire. Linda Gail Lewis, sister of late rocker Jerry Lee Lewis, is performing at the Halfmoon in Putney this Saturday. After wrapping up an album and European tour with Van Morrison, the country and rock 'n' roll-inspired
A hostel which at one point was slated to become a home for paedophiles will probably now be auctioned off, the Government has confirmed. There was uproar last year when the Home Office announced plans to house ex-offenders, including people convicted
An exhibition of artwork by George Callaghan is being shown at Earlsfield Library throughout November. The show, which includes paintings and drawings of landscapes, animals, figures, dance and jazz bands, will be at the library, in Magdalen Road, from
QUADRANT had a man sent off early in their match against Riverside, but it hardly changed the game as the visitors breached the Quadrant defence 12 times without reply. Craig Osborne claimed four of the goals, one more than Jake Howes. Damon Thomas was
IN-FORM Bovingdon recorded their fourth consecutive league victory with a 7-0 demolition of St Peters and now top the Premier Division table. Leading marksman Jamie Carter continued his prolific form in front of goal with his four-goal haul taking his
In response to JW Forward's letter about the VI crash. There were two near Twyford Road, one on June 21, 1944, which exploded in Titchfield Road, badly damaging 12 houses which were later rebuilt. Sadly two young children were killed despite being in
J W Forward's memory is playing tricks! Mickey Mouse gas masks were issued to young children, but not boys of 10 (The darks days of doodlebugs, October 18). I was 11 in 1939 and living in Norbury with my parents, elder brother and young sister. We had
Yvonne Gordon reports from the BAC Octoberfest Physical dexterity, humour and longing pervade Tiny Dynamite, performed by Frantic Assembly's Scott Graham as Lucien and Steven Hoggett as Anthony, co-directing with Vicky Featherstone from Paines Plough.
Sutton Business Federation sponsor LA Fitness is giving men and women aged 55 plus the opportunity to turn the clock back to feeling younger. As part of a study into the benefits of strength training for people aged over 55, the health and fitness club
Gander Green Lane hairdressers Sally and Co celebrated their first anniversary last week with a thank you party' for hard working staff. Clients were allowed to join in and slurp specially made cocktails whilst getting their split ends chopped. Owner
Angels bearing mops landed from Heaven last week with the opening of a new business. After six years working as director of a cleaning firm, Kay Benson has branched out and joined forces with Dawn Broadhurst to launch Cleaning Angels. Between them they
On driving to work over the last few weeks, I could not help noticing the number of bus stops wantonly vandalised by having the glass smashed. Not wanting to restart a debate on the mindless few who perpetrate these rather unsociable acts, my simple point
Re: A Charleton's letter, October 4, regarding the link road. Everyone in Gander Green Lane knows this is not a new issue. I do think that after 27 years someone should put their money where their mouth is, whether Tesco or the council, and build it.
The press reports that at the recent Sutton Question Time meeting Councillor Mike Cooper said the main reason people do not vote is because they do not think it makes a difference. I agree with him. Local politicians blame the Government for dictating
A lady knocked on my door congratulating and offering rewards for being loyal to British Gas (I had quit weeks before) free phone calls and a box to attach to my BT line to receive cheaper calls. I was asked to sign a receipt. On reading the small print
I am writing regarding the sculpture which was recently placed in the gardens of the Parish Church of All Saints. I first caught a glimpse of it on the bus home from work. I got off at the next stop and returned to investigate. I was confused by where
BBHC men's veterans played Haslemere on Saturday hoping to erase the memory of the corresponding fixture last season which they lost 5-0. The BBHC veterans started well and played some tremendnous hockey with good hitting, stopping, passing, tackling
Robert McBain is starring in The Caucasian Chalk Circle, the Christmas production Have You Anything To Declare? and also in the first production of next season, Three Sisters, all at the Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond. What's been your best ever part?
WHAT do you do when you've played on the UK tennis tour over the past two years and made steady, but limited progress? Well, if you're Bexley's Jim May, you head off to university, gain your first world ranking point and qualify for the end-of-year National
SIX members of Bromley Valley Gymnastics club have been selected to represent Great Britain at the World Junior Sports Acrobatics Champion-ships in Poland later this month. Gymnastics clubs from all over Britain sent their best gymnasts for the trials
Members of Sharks Swimming Club were in tremendous form at the Phoenix Amateur Swimming Association's 8th open gala held at Colchester's Leisure World. Nine of the club's 28-strong squad live locally and they returned with 25 medals 13 of them gold. Erith's
SUKI Dhami, the younger brother of Harry, the British welterweight champion, made a name for himself in the ring last Saturday. Boxing at light-welterweight in the Southern Counties' ABA Novices Championship at Hastings, Suki stopped his rival in the
THE Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Trust is offering guaranteed places in next year's Flora London Marathon. Those who took part in this year's London Marathon for the trust raised more than £260,000 every penny of which went towards its life-saving work.
Gravesend & Northfleet booked a place in the next round of the FA Umbro Trophy with a 2-0 victory at against Chelmsford Cityat Stonebridge Road on Saturday. The scoreline certainly did not flatter the Fleet, who dominated for almost of the 90 minutes
I bet it annoys you when you see a local man or boy walking down the High Street wearing a Manchester United shirt! You think, why don't they support a local side like Chelsea, Palace or Wimbledon!' But then the local side is Sutton United! If you are
Dartford Judokwai Club sent an eight-strong squad for the junior trials of the National Judo Championsips in Worthing. Their aim was to earn high enough posiitons to be selected for the southern Area team taking part in the National Championships at Crystal
The following chemists will be open outside normal working hours on Sunday, November 4:- SUTTON AND CHEAM Cooper & Co, 3 Grove Road, Sutton. Imperial Pharmacy, 139 Epsom Road, Sutton, 11am-noon. CARSHALTON AND WALLINGTON Rosehill Pharmacy, 28
A SIDCUP church has celebrated its 60th anniversary with a series of events. Albany Park Baptist Church began its life in the sitting room of a house in Hurst Road during the Second World War. When there were too many people for the sitting room, the
ARMED with a variety of gardening tools and a heap of determination, volunteers started to clear an overgrown woodland at a Dartford college. Thirty volunteers from The Woolwich and Ekins Surveyors joined Groundwork staff and teachers from Leigh City
A bid by Battersea Rise pub The Duck to hold late night discos seven days a week has failed. Wandsworth's licensing chiefs ruled the discos could be too noisy for a residential area. It received 49 letters of objection and a 42-signature petition. November
A Wandworth student was one of only five nationwide to achieve an A-grade distinction from 324 entries in this year's national Institute of Sales Promotion Diploma examinations. Jo Garside was also awarded with the top student' accolade and presented
A ROBBER who tried to hold up the Welling branch of Lloyds TSB with an imitation firearm has been jailed for eight years. Jobless Michael Hepburn, a 32-year-old of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to robbery when he was caught by police after holding up
CHILDREN at a Gravesend Primary School have been getting to grips with their new computers. Gravesham mayor Councillor Valerie Ashenden opened the new information technology suite at Westcourt School, Silver Road, recently and the children have been eager
Three Wandsworth residents received £100 each in a prize draw for those who filled in their electoral registration forms the fastest. For more details on how to register to vote, call 020 8871 6023 or 6024. November 6, 2001 10:30
THE timetable for the new £22.1m community hospital in Gravesend has been put back once again to December 2004. And acting deputy chief executive of West Kent Health Authority Bill Gillespie says he can not promise the date will not go back again. This
A SEX-MAD nurse from Northfleet who groped his colleagues and made smutty remarks about patients has been struck off the register. Psychiatric nurse Philip Dutfield, aged 48, admitted quizzing nurses about their sex lives and underwear and chatting about
PEOPLE with learning disabilities in Redbridge are to benefit from the donation of an internet-ready PC from BT Internet. The gift has been presented to the Redbridge Forum from the BT Community Connections UK-wide award scheme. It will enable the group
A pizza shop manager was robbed at knifepoint in Wandsworth last Thursday. The 35 year old was walking along Swaffield Road at 9am when a man holding a small flick-knife grabbed him and made off with his bag. The suspect is described as black, 6ft 1in
Girls and young women are being given the chance to get girlie every Wednesday night at the Club Constellation Youth Centre in North Cheam. Girls from the age of 11 to 21 can go along between 6-8.30pm each week to learn new skills, talk over problems
The Mothers' Union (MU), whose worldwide membership now stands at over a million, celebrated their 125th anniversary recently. To increase awareness about the association, members of the St Dunstan's MU branch held an exhibition and table top sale in
ROCKETS, screaming bangers and shooting stars lit up the skies above the Thames at Gravesend's biggest and best fireworks extravaganza ever. About 15,000 revellers braved a November chill to watch the display from Gordon Promenade on Sunday, November
PROTECTING public transport is the subject of discussion for the Wanstead and Woodford Redbridge Communists on Thursday, November 8. Members will talk about the trade unions' campaign to keep public transport public. The meeting takes place in the Herons
POWELL IN: Sven Goran Eriksson has recalled left-back Chris Powell to the England squad playing Sweden at Old Trafford on Saturday. Should he feature, Powell will win his fifth international cap. VIDEO LOVELY: Highlights of the Addicks' senational 4-2
THERE are not enough superlatives to describe the bravery of Beckenham's defeat by Canterbury in the NPI Cup. The runaway league leaders may have expected an easy passage to the next round after their massive win in the league. But after building up a
ON a busy weekend of cross-country racing, athletes from Blackheath Harriers, Bromley were in action at four different venues across Britain and Europe. Former Southern Cross-Country champion Tim Dickinson returned to international competition in Ghent
Beckenham Swimming Club had an ex-cellent time in the Bromley Borough Championships held at West Wickham swimming pool when its members achieved a number of podium finishes in all age groups. Top boy of the championship was awarded to Ben Nankevill, aged
Orpington Ojays swimmers have been making waves at the Ponds Forge pool in Sheffield recently. Emma Hulls swam in the National Masters' Championships and successfully retained her titles in the 100 metres freestyle and butterfly events. She also won a
Bromley Football Club switched their attentions from their Ryman League problems they are without a win from 16 games to play in two cup tournaments last week. First, they played Minerva Spartan South Midlands side Hoddesdon Town in the third round Bromley
Harold Pinter is perhaps one of the most recognisable names in twentieth century British theatre. His minute observation of the social and emotional life of the ordinary man and his ground-breaking use of hard hitting colloquial dialogue made him a legend
A musician who played with the one and only Frank Zappa is back on stage this week. Jimmy Carl Black will be playing in a tribute to the man himself, with The Muffin Men at the Manor, in Biggin Hill, on November 11. Roddie Gilliard formed the Liverpool-based
Visual artist Esther Rolinson and choreographer Carol Brown sculpt space with light, movement and metal in Machine for Living, a new art and performance event. The Machine for Living consists of 13 huge, perforated steel panels hanging in the vast spaces
IT HAS been more than a decade since Midge Ure made a major tour of the UK but fans will be pleased to know he is back. The tour, Rewind, follows the release of his new album, The Very Best of Midge Ure & Ultravox. Earlier this year, the Ivor Novello
International rugby stars joined players from Blackheath and Westcombe Park to play in a charity match at Alyesford to mark the turning on of the club's new floodlights. Thirteen full internationals, including Peter Winterbottom, David Pears, Jim Staples
Crystal Palace chairman Simon Jordan said that he is ready to allow Steve Bruce to leave Selhurst Park and become the new Birmingham manager, but only on Palace's terms. Jordan spoke to BBC Radio Five Live after Palace's 2-2 draw with Walsall on Saturday
Members of Sharks Swimming Club were in tremendous form at the Phoenix Amateur Swimming Association's 8th open gala held at Colchester's Leisure World. Twelve of the club's 28-strong squad live locally and Grove Park's Billy Morgan led the way by winning
DAVID Glass has been described as the Godfather of innovative and provocative physical theatre. Since setting up Ensemble in 1989, he has made a huge impact on British Theatre. The company's latest work, Unheimlich Spine, starts its UK tour at Dartford's
It is never too soon to introduce children to the the magic of live theatre which is why the Blunderbus Theatre Company is bringing Elmer and the Lost Teddy to Dartford. The show is part of a nationwide tour and tells the tale of the soft-hearted Elmer
POWELL IN: Sven Goran Eriksson has recalled left-back Chris Powell to the England squad playing Sweden at Old Trafford on Saturday. Should he feature, Powell will win his fifth international cap. VIDEO LOVELY: Highlights of the Addicks' senational 4-2
FORGET the November 5 celebrations, the real fireworks were on show at Highbury last Sunday as an incredible 18-minute goalscoring spree saw Charlton record a remarkable 4-2 win against Arsenal. The victory, the Addicks first at Highbury in 46 years,
The tree warden scheme in Sutton is going barking mad this winter and taking part in conservation ventures with BCTV all over the borough. It is fun and free and is available for anyone who has an interest in trees and would like to get involved in a
A LEADING doctor has received national recognition for his work with breast cancer patients at Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, and the breast unit at St Margaret's Hospital, Epping. Ashrat Patel, an associate specialist in the unit, was one of five
I READ with interest the article regarding Harry Cohen recovering £746,000 for Whipps Cross Hospital (Guardian, October 25). I am pleased that after reading my letter in the Guardian, Mr Cohen was successful, where the trust management was not in retrieving
YOUR front page report in The Redbridge Independent ('Give Us A Pool' October 12, 2001) 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
I WOULD like to thank Paul Clark, Chief Planning Officer and associates for refusing planning permission for a development of 149 houses on the Green Belt, next to the Roding Hospital. The site forms part of the Roding Valley Green chain which is of nature
AN investigation into parking across East Herts is due to start this month. The study will review current public car park provision and recommend ways to develop it. It will also compare the district with neighbouring ones, research alternative parking
Sutton's new parks manager looks set to jump straight into the deep end and try to improve officer response times to complaints from the public. Mark Dalzell has been working in Sutton parks for the last seven years and has just been made head of the
Wandsworth Council has finally got the green light for uniformed warden patrols in Clapham Junction after three years of battling for Home Office funding. The council heard last Friday that it had been successful in its bid for government funding under
Julienne Dottin, from Earlsfield, has won £550 in the Bodyform Career Awards. The 33 year old wants to create children's games and stories as learning tools for black and Asian communities. November 6, 2001 10:30
A charity is looking for volunteers in Wandsworth to help parents with family relationships. National charity Positive Parenting, which runs workshops in schools and nurseries to boost parents' confidence, hopes to start 90-minute sessions in Wandsworth
Year seven students from Tooting found out about education in Africa during a visit by education inspectors and advisors from Malawi, Tanzania, Ghana and Burkina Faso. Burntwood School pupils learned about the countries during the event, which had the
CRIME MEETING: The Bromley Police Community Consultative Group will hold a public meeting to discuss crime hot spot areas and statistics. Senior officers will be there to answer questions. The meeting is at 7.45pm on November 12, at Malcolm Primary School
Residents and shopkeepers in Furzedown have handed in a 500-signature petition to the council requesting regeneration of the area following a recent spate of attacks. Resident Bert Luthers said the petition called for a package of improvements including
Sutton and Epsom and Ewell councils have joined forces to carry out a joint review of Nonsuch Park. The review is hoping to examine funding and management arrangements for the park, the standards of maintenance of the grounds and buildings and public
Staff and unions have been protesting outside Roehampton's Queen Mary's Hospital amid fears of a government U-turn over staff contracts. The new community hospital is to be built under the controversial Private Finance Initiative (PFI) arrangement. Protesters
FIREWORKS Night traditionally comes round every November 5 but for some it seems to be a month-long extravaganza. And some use the now more-marked occasion of Halloween as a further excuse to let off fireworks. Every year we hear the same warnings about
A man who indecently assaulted two women at knifepoint as they walked home from Tooting Broadway tube station has been jailed for nine years. Marcus Ferry, 19, of Lessingham Avenue, Tooting, who pleaded guilty to two counts of robbery and two of indecent
Northfleet: A sex-mad nurse from Northfleet who groped his colleagues and made smutty remarks about patients has been struck off the register. Psychiatric nurse Philip Dutfield, aged 48, admitted quizzing nurses about their sex lives and underwear and
ROSSLYN PARK 10 ESHER 17 Rosslyn Park lost to near neighbours Esher for the first time on Saturday. Park put together some good phases of possession but could not capitalise on hard-earned ground conceding penalties or turning over possession at crucial
The Wandsworth Arts Festival, one of the most exciting events in the arts calendar, gets underway his weekend and is bigger than ever before. This year marks the festival's 10th anniversary of the festival and 26 venues will host everything from drama
CONCERNS over the proposed expansion of Stansted Airport have been repeated by Epping Forest Council's development control committee. Members expressed anxieties directly to BAA Stansted in January, voicing disappointment that it had not addressed the
A LEADING doctor has received national recognition for his work with breast cancer patients at Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, and the breast unit at St Margaret's Hospital, Epping. Ashrat Patel, an associate specialist in the unit, was one of five
She thinks education in the borough is in crisis and is not afraid to speak her mind. MATTHEW NIXSON meets Barnet Council's new Tory education spokeswoman Vanessa Gearson. Tory education shadow Vanessa Gearson has Barnet's local education authority (LEA
A LEADING doctor has received national recognition for his work with breast cancer patients at Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, and the breast unit at St Margaret's Hospital, Epping. Ashrat Patel, an associate specialist in the unit, was one of five
THE Imperial Cancer Research Fund shop in Potter Street, Bishop's Stortford, is looking for extra volunteers. The shop is ideally looking for people to work on Saturdays and Mondays to Wednesdays. Duties would include manning the shop and till, customer
SWAINS Packaging in Buckhurst Hill is not in breach of planning regulations, Epping Forest Council has said, despite complaints from neighbours about the site. The area plans sub-committee commissioned the report in May after concerns were raised about
RESIDENTS in Hallings Hill, Harlow, are threatening legal action against Harlow Council, claiming poor workmanship caused considerable damage to their property. Earlier this year the council laid concrete in front of several sheds at the flats. Resident
THE Royal Gunpowder Mills has started its scheduled winter shutdown after a problematic first year with delays, traffic problems and a shortage of visitors. In the five months since it opened, in May, 20,000 visitors have passed through the doors. Bosses
Tooting & Mitcham return to action this weekend when they entertain Salisbury City from the Dr Marten's league in the first round of the FA Trophy. Tooting's reserves, who beat Ashford Town 1-0 last Saturday thanks to a Michael Corbett goal, make
Chelsea were left bitterly disappointed after only taking a point from their trip to Pride Park following a fiery match. The visitors got off to the worst possible start when Fabrizio Ravenelli put Derby ahead from a possible off side position after Daryl
Fulham notched up only their second Premiership win on Sunday, thanks to a double strike from midfielder Steed Malbranque. The Frenchman's two goals secured three valuable points for the Whites against a Southampton side who are still trying to present
Man of many parts Rory Bremner was spotted at Addington Palace, Croydon, last week, shooting scenes for a New Year's Eve spectacular. No, he wasn't doing a new impression of David Beckham he was caught in a bald cap, being made up to be Douglas Hurd,
l Both our academy sides played against Tottenham at Under 17 and 19 level on Saturday morning. Murray Jones' U19s came away with a 1-1 draw. The side included 16 year old Lance Cronin who has already appeared at reserve level. The Under 17s entertained
'Superb' was how one woman described 12-year-old Harry Melling's performance as Dudley Dursley in the new Harry Potter film. And, being Potter creator and millionaire author JK Rowling herself, she should know. Ms Rowling's congratulations, at the lavish
International rugby stars joined players from Blackheath and Westcombe Park to play in a charity match at Alyesford to mark the turning on of the club's new floodlights. Thirteen full internationals, including Peter Winterbottom, David Pears, Jim Staples
YOUNGSTERS from Ladywell Gymnastics Club had a great time when taking five medals in the Regional Division Individual Competition held at Heathrow. All the girls participated in the twice-yearly competition, which is divided into different divisions depending
POWELL IN: Sven Goran Eriksson has recalled left-back Chris Powell to the England squad playing Sweden at Old Trafford on Saturday. Should he feature, Powell will win his fifth international cap. VIDEO LOVELY: Highlights of the Addicks' senational 4-2
Slam-door trains are to be phased out starting this winter as new Electrostar trains near the end of their trials. Connex South Eastern has said it is on track to meet the Government deadline to replace the old trains completely by 2004. The new trains
AMID all the present concern about the injury crisis which has affected Charlton during the opening months of the season, two names which tend to be ignored forgotten almost are Eddie Youds and Clive Mendonca. The pair last appeared in the first team
'Superb' was how one woman described 12-year-old Harry Melling's performance as Dudley Dursley in the new Harry Potter film. And, being Potter creator and millionaire author JK Rowling herself, she should know. Ms Rowling's congratulations, at the lavish
Residents have criticised Barnet Council for using "petty rules" to crack down on illegal flower sellers. Last week officers erected signs in the borough warning sellers they may face a maximum £1,000 fine if they are caught trading at traffic lights
Veterans and civilians will join all around the borough for memorial services and marches on Remembrance Sunday. Here is what is going on near you. Sisters in arms: for the first time Barnet's Territorial Army and Army Cadet units will both be led by
Veterans and civilians will join all around the borough for memorial services and marches on Remembrance Sunday. Here is what is going on near you. Sisters in arms: for the first time Barnet's Territorial Army and Army Cadet units will both be led by
A BLACKSMITH whose family business has been in Orpington for more than 200 years is set to gain TV fame. David Curtis, 41, works with his father Bill, 75, at The Forge on the Crouch Farm estate, Cray Road. The business has been traced back through the
HACKNEY cab drivers in Bushey could be offered a taxi rank in Kemp Place after two proposed ranks in Bushey Village and Bushey Heath were scrapped last week. Councillor Spencer Pitfield called a meeting of councillors and officers on Wednesday, October
A MAN who "died" after being repeatedly stung by a jellyfish and then came back to life visited Watford on Friday to talk about his experiences. Mr Ian McCormack, from New Zealand, was scuba diving at night in the Indian Ocean 17 years ago when he was
She thinks education in the borough is in crisis and is not afraid to speak her mind. MATTHEW NIXSON meets Barnet Council's new Tory education spokeswoman Vanessa Gearson. Tory education shadow Vanessa Gearson has Barnet's local education authority (LEA
A LEADING doctor has received national recognition for his work with breast cancer patients at Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, and the breast unit at St Margaret's Hospital, Epping. Ashrat Patel, an associate specialist in the unit, was one of five
THE Royal Gunpowder Mills has started its scheduled winter shutdown after a problematic first year with delays, traffic problems and a shortage of visitors. In the five months since it opened, in May, 20,000 visitors have passed through the doors. Bosses
TORY Guy Mitchinson (Readers' letters, October 31) has a real cheek to suggest that as Little Parndon cannot be won by the Tories or Liberal Democrats, a Socialist Alliance candidate should be supported. It is possible that Socialist Alliance and/or Independent
This independent dance compilation claims to be "A true reflection of the club", and they have covered a wide range of styles on 3 CDs. The first CD "Beyond the Discotech Generator" is not overloaded with bass sounds, but a mix of rhythms and beats often
A blend of indie rock and current new American punk. Punky bass, infectious guitar riffs, sing-a-long-a-chorus. An enjoyable song containing the best parts of every guitar song over the last 3 years. November 6, 2001 17:30
Beginning with a cheerful 60's vibe of Beatlesque guitars and harmonies, a catchy pop song with a cheerful hey na-na-na chorus, this song feels like a more up beat Arnold stuck in the same pot with the Byrds. Not Matthew Jay at his best, but a good fun
Keep playing football, keep working (though not too hard), keep listening to good music, keep moving, keep eating, keep breathing, keep a little spare change in your pocket just in case, keep cool, keep that flaming dingo away from me, keep in touch.
FRAMED reproductions of four masterpieces by some of the world's greatest artists are to be on permanent show at Herts and Essex High School in Bishop's Stortford and Leventhorpe School in Sawbridgeworth. The pictures, part of the Sainsbury's Pictures
The annual Wandsworth Arts Festival kicks off today (Friday) and promises to deliver a fat slice of culture and entertainment as hundreds of artists and performers come to town. For three weeks dozens of venues across the borough will play host to a variety
A LEADING doctor has received national recognition for his work with breast cancer patients at Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, and the breast unit at St Margaret's Hospital, Epping. Ashrat Patel, an associate specialist in the unit, was one of five
A quote at the end of last week's report "Council system upsets Cirque du Soleil plans", should have read "One has not been to the last three meetings" not "Not one has been to the last three meetings." We apologise for the error. November 6, 2001 16:
Young people interested in learning how to operate digital cameras and manipulate pictures using computer software are invited to join a new community arts project. It will be held on Monday evenings at John Morris House in Battersea. Call 020 8871 3246
ANNE-MARIE Dean has stepped down as head of Darent Valley Hospital today. (NOV 6) Commenting on her decision to take voluntary early retirement, the chief executive said: "It is natural time to move on to the next challenge". Her departure comes a month
ANNE-MARIE Dean has stepped down as head of Darent Valley Hospital today. (NOV 6) Commenting on her decision to take voluntary early retirement, the chief executive said: "It is natural time to move on to the next challenge". Her departure comes a month
A woman was indecently assaulted when she went jogging on Putney Lower Common. The 32 year old was next to some tennis courts on the grassy area in Rocks Lane at about 6pm last Monday when she passed a man who was acting strangely. He followed her and
Multiple Sclerosis campaigners in Wandsworth have welcomed government proposals to extend clinical trials of the only drugs available to treat the disease. The announcement has defied advice from medicines watchdog, the National Institute for Clinical
The new-look Balham Leisure Centre threw open its doors to the public this weekend to show off a raft of improvements. The centre has been extensively refurbished as part of a package of improvements to all the borough's leisure centres. Its open weekend
The ground floor of a Tooting flat was gutted after an out of control domestic bonfire swept through the premises and caused a gas cylinder to explode. Four fire appliances and 20 firefighters were called to 13 Barringer Square, on the Newlands Estate
Morden's David Gray is one of 211 competitors attempting to win a wild card into next February's Benson & Hedges Masters at Wembley. The 21-year-old, will compete in the Benson & Hedges Snooker Championship at Mansfield, a tournament for
MERTON 2 EVERETT 0 Merton Women's football club got back to winning ways with a 2-0 defeat of Everett Ladies. Two fist half goals from Vicky Morrison, a fine penalty save from Jenny Burr (voted Merton player of the match) and some great defensive play
Wimbledon speedway have announced two new members of their newly formed management team. Rob McCaffrey will be responsible for the Dons Newsline and Paul Cobbin, as Community Liaison. Dons co-promoter David Croucher said: "Having Rob and Paul on board
Rosslyn Park lost to near neighbours Esher for the first time on Saturday. Esher took the lead through a Jon Gregory penalty and produced some wonderful rugby to delight the large crowd. They were rewarded again in the 21st minute with a penalty which
DESERT HIKE: A 24-year-old from Gravesend is looking for sponsorship for his hike across the Sahara desert. Jake Kirk, of Darnley Road, is joining a party of 60 fundraisers for the trek to raise money for McMillan Cancer Relief. He needs to raise £1,300
SMOKE damaged a Denton home when a vacuum cleaner caught fire by the back door. Firefighters were called out to Alexander Road on November 4 when a smoking vacuum cleaner left by the backdoor set fire to rubbish. The householder, believed to be a woman
STANSTED Airport operator BAA Stansted has announced a £26.9m operating profit for the last six months an increase of 45 per cent on last year. Turnover from April to the end of September was £76.6m, with growth in the retail and property sectors and
A CENTURIES-old cricket pitch was churned-up in a second incident which left a village counting the cost of vandalism. "Mindless hooligans" struck on Meopham Green, where cricket has been played since the mid-1700s, when a car was driven in a figure-eight
HISTORY buffs will get a chance to indulge themselves at a special event being held in Bexley this month. The history fair, being held in Hall Place Bourne Road, Bexley, on November 17, from 10am to 4pm, will be a magnet for those interested in the history
A PLAN to encourage young people to get more involved in the district was given a boost last week. After nearly two years' consultation and research, the Young People's Action Plan, which addresses a number of issues for young people, was approved by
CONCERNS over the proposed expansion of Stansted Airport have been repeated by Epping Forest Council's development control committee. Members expressed anxieties directly to BAA Stansted in January, voicing disappointment that it had not addressed the
A dozen students from Fulham's Football into Work scheme were presented with certificates last week at the club's training ground at Motspur Park. The evening consisted of a football match involving students from the course, FFC staff and mentor coaches
Tooting & Mitcham nudged through to the First Round of the Ryman League Cup after a last gasp 3-2 win over Bracknell Town at Sandy Lane. A late winner from Nigel Webb broke spirited resistance by the men from Berkshire. Manager Ian Hazel gave
SCHOOL PLAN: Kent County Council education and libraries committee is consulting Dartford Borough Council on putting up a primary school and playing fields. The committee is thinking about building the school at land south of Rectory Meadow, Hook Green
A SURVEY to see how many times Members of Parliament go to the loo at night has been carried out by Dr Howard Stoate. A total of 179 MPs responded to his questionnaire trying to raise awareness about benign prostate disease, a form of cancer which affects
COUNCILLORS and MPs from across Essexare taking part in a Parliament lobby tomorrow (Wednesday) to protest against the possibility of waste incinerators in Essex. 'The Threat of Waste Incinerators in Essex' is being organised by Essex Friends of the Earth
Wimbledon disabled footballer Tim Christie will embark on a lifetime ambition when he represents his country in the Amputee World Cup, in Brazil. Christie, 21, is part of a 15- man squad, who flew out to South America, on Wednesday, ready for the start
The final race in the 2001 Thames River Series for Merlin Rocket sailing dinghies will take place at Putney Embankment on November 4. The Ranelagh Sailing Club, in association with the Royal Thames Yacht Club, is the organiser of the open meeting. On
Tooting & Mitcham manager Ian Hazel has labelled tomorrow's FA Trophy clash with Dr Martens League Salisbury City at Sandy Lane as an exciting tie for the club', writes Russell Young. Hazel and his players take on the Wiltshire side, who are the
FIRE WARNING: Firefighters are advising the Hindu and Sikh communities to be careful while celebrating the festival of Diwali on November 14. They are warning that candles used in the festival, sometimes called the Festival of Light, should be placed
After collecting only their second Premiership win of the season last Saturday, Fulham travel to West Ham tomorrow full of confidence. Playing at Upton Park could become a permanent fixture as early as next year, once the club are given the all-clear
BEXLEY police officers carry one of the heaviest workloads of cases in outer London. As a result their clear-up rate is also poorer than in other similar outer London boroughs. Figures showing the state of policing in the borough were presented to the
OUTRAGED neighbours of Bexleyheath's Territorial Army say they plan to campaign to get it to move out of its Watling Street centre. They turned their fury on the army reservists after Bexley Council granted planning permission for a mobile phone base
THE Playhouse's 30th birthday celebrations lived up to all it promised to be a theatrical showcase of some of the best actors, dancers, musicians, singers and performers in Harlow, writes Eleanor Scotchbrook. The show started with a sneak preview of this
She thinks education in the borough is in crisis and is not afraid to speak her mind. MATTHEW NIXSON meets Barnet Council's new Tory education spokeswoman Vanessa Gearson. Tory education shadow Vanessa Gearson has Barnet's local education authority (LEA
