Eltham: A grandfather has hit upon an invention which he claims could solve world hunger. Retired lorry driver John Pendergast, 59, of Leas Dale, Eltham, believes growing plants in upended plastic milk bottles could solve world hunger, because it uses
A man was murdered outside the Pitcher and Piano pub in Wimbledon Village on Saturday night. Police officers were following up reports of an attack outside the pub in the High Street when they found 37-year-old John Elliot of South Norwood, bleeding and
Presented by Actors Touring Company; The Bull, High Street, Barnet; Wednesday, April 10, 8pm; tickets 9. Tel: box office 020 8449 0048. April 8, 2002 21:00
A South Norwood man was murdered outside a pub in Wimbledon Village on Saturday night. Police officers were following up reports of an attack outside the Pitcher and Piano pub when they found 37-year-old John Elliot of South Norwood, bleeding and unconscious
One of the most successful British films of all time, with an Oscar winning screenplay, was The Lavender Hill Mob. This classic Ealing comedy has now been translated to the stage in a production presented by Charles Vance, at Wimbledon theatre from Tuesday
By Kaleidoscope; The Radlett Centre, Aldenham Avenue, Radlett; April 3 to April 27; open Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm. April 8, 2002 21:00
AN ELDERLY Hampton resident who has been targeted by violent animal rights activists has had her case backed by Twickenham MP Vincent Cable. Hampton resident Jean Hall has been threatened and had acid thrown at her car after it became known that she had
Presented by Mujassam Chowdhary Mann; Harrow Arts Centre, Uxbridge Road, Hatch End; runs from March 30 to April 30. April 8, 2002 21:00
A COUPLE who were toasting Oxford University's win at the finish line of Saturday's Boatrace were swept into the Thames by the wash. The couple, believed to be in their 40's, were still holding their glasses and bottle of champagne as they fell into the
Presented by Kay Davis; The Bull, High Street, Barnet;runs until Sunday, April 28. April 8, 2002 21:00
PATIENTS requiring urgent treatment will not be able to go to Kingston's accident and emergency department for one day next week due to a lack of electrical power whilst a new scanner is installed. Kingston Hospital's Accident and Emergency Department
FANS of troubled Brentford FC and residents gathered together this week for the launch of supporters' election campaign. The Brentford Independent Association of Supporters (BIAS) kick-started their bid to gain seats on Hounslow Council by unveiling their
Yoga Classes: At Bullen Hall, off Park Road, Hampton Wick on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.30pm to 9pm. Bring a yoga mat and blanket. Multi level. 5. For more information Tel: 07775 900020. Addlestone Pro Mai: Realistic self-defence and fitness training
POLICE have launched a murder hunt following the death of a man found badly hurt behind an Edmonton pub. Plastiras Panayiotou was discovered with serious head injuries at the back of the White Horse in Colyton Way just after 1am on Saturday, April 6.
Claygate Folk Dance Club: Thursdays at St Nicholas Church Hall in Thames Ditton. Meet at the church on Summer Road from 8pm to 10.15pm, new members are always welcome. For details tel: Jean on 020 8641 2013 or Pam on 01372 373745. Linedance: Improvers
Trevor Francis labelled his Crystal Palace side "inept" as they played out a 0-0 bore draw against struggling Crewe on Sunday. Second-from-bottom Alex had everything to play for and began brightly, pumping the ball up long for strikers Dean Ashton and
Kingston Early Years and Childcare Information Service (Keyis): Tuesdays between noon and 1.30pm, Keyis is at Mothercare in the Bentalls Centre, Kingston. See the childrens' information officer for information and free advice. To get a free parents guide
EVERGREEN ended their Herts Senior County League Division One campaign on a losing note, going down to 1-0 defeat at Hadley on Saturday, April 6. Meanwhile, Bedmond (2-1) and Old Parmiterians (1-0) both recorded victories in the Chairman's Cup. April
Doomed plans to extend the Edgware branch of the Northern line Tube to Elstree and Bushey are examined in detail in a new book published this month. By Tube Beyond Edgware provides detailed maps, diagrams, photographs and models of the planned extension
The influences we are subject to in our early years often provide direction for adult life. Liberty Mounten, Elvis impersonator, is no exception to that rule. Born and raised in California, Mounten saw the legendary Elvis live in concert in Las Vegas
Two council car parks in Streatham and West Norwood are opening up for free public use. The sites in Leigham Court Road and Waylett Place will be free of charge between 7.30am and 7pm for a short period, before being converted to a pay and display system
The London Assembly Green Group visited Sutton last week to try and persuade the council to think about using solar powered energy for all their new buildings. Leader of the London Assembly Green Group Jenny Jones was on hand with three Sutton residents
Cheam: Thieves stole a flag on Sunday night which was hung at half-mast at a North Cheam church, following the death of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. The Union Jack flag, which measured 6ft by 3ft, will cost £45 for St Cecilia's Church in London Road
Many Blackheath Harriers, Bromley, club members will be in action this weekend in the London Marathon and Mini Marathon. Mark Steinle will be attempting to be the first Briton home for the third year running. Last year he was sixth overall in 2:10.46
The discovery of Hannah Williams' body outside a Northfleet quarry provoked a wave of national interest as well as a murder investigation. Reporter CHRIS STEEL spoke to Lewisham police's missing persons unit about the case, and the problems it faces tracking
GSOH CLUB: Stand-up comedy on the first Wednesday of every month, at 8.15pm. Bertie's Bar, The Prince Of Wales, 2 Hartfield Way, Wimbledon SW19. Free. April 8, 2002 21:00
The Weekend Break Project, based in North Cheam, has won a coveted award for its hard work and support with day centre volunteers. The project which has been running for nine years has a day centre on weekends for sufferers of dementia. The project gives
THE urge to race electric scooters has led to a group of multiple sclerosis patients organising their first ever fun day Hundreds of people are expected to join in the activities, which include an auction and various sideshows, and the highlight of the
THE school holidays conjured up a bit of magic for Bexley youngsters, as they joined a spellbinding session creating wizards hats. Staff at Hall Place, Bourne Road, got the theme for a witches and sorcerers activity morning from artist Graham Collins,
MODERN SEQUENCE DANCING: Friday. 8pm to10.30pm. Pollards Hill Community Centre, South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham. For further information. Tel: 020 8689 4211. MODERN JIVE: Beginners and intermediates. Dance to all kinds of music. Thursdays, 7pm. Wimbledon
RUGBY: Players wanted for Bec rugby club. Based in Wandsworth/Earlsfield area, off Trinity Road. Tel: 020 8672 9550. WINTER TENNIS CLUB: Tennis league throughout the winter. Tel: Ronald Gray on 020 8841 2050. TAI CHI AND CHI KUNG CLASSES: For health,
THOUSANDS of pounds are up for grabs for residents' groups interested in arts and culture. The South Greenwich Cultural Opportunities Fund is offering grants of up to £5,000 for arts and cultural projects aimed at people living in Eltham and Kidbrooke
DANCE CLASSES: Sunnyhill Primary School, Sunnyhill Road. Hip hop, street dance & ragga. Saturdays. Tel: 07931 163 489. SALSA DANCE CLASS: Pals, Norfolk House, Wellesley Road Tuesdays. Beginners welcome. CLASSICAL ARABIC DANCE: Studio Arts and
RECRUITMENT DAY: Greenwich Action Team (GAT) is holding a recruitment day in Plumstead tomorrow (Thursday). The event will include representatives from the police, the Army, Morrisons and Asda supermarkets and the Prison Service. It's from 10am to 4pm
CARSHALTON JAZZ CLUB: Charles Cryer Studio Theatre, High Street. Tel: 020 8647 2114. SECOMBE THEATRE JAZZ: Cheam Road, Sutton. Tel: 020 8770 6990. CROYDON AND SUTTON HOME ORGAN CLUB: United Services Club, Carshalton Road, Sutton. Second Monday of every
THE FRIDGE BAR: 1 Townhall Parade, Brixton. Tel: 020 7326 5100. LOUGHBOROUGH JUNCTION: 242 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton. Tel: 020 7738 4000. THE BUG BAR: Under St Matthew's Church, Brixton Hill. Tel: 020 7738 3184. THE DOGSTAR: 389 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton
South Norwood resident Teri Bridge is hoping to raise over £1,000 by running this weekend's London Marathon. And in a 26-mile show of support, her partner Chris Kopec is doing the same. Ms Bridge works at the charity The United Society for the Propagation
Challengers are being invited to play a friendly match against a former world champ when he makes a guest appearance at a bowling club fun day to give the game a boost. Andy Thompson, twice winner of the World Indoor Bowls Championship, will be at the
THE Greenwich division of a national cancer charity raised £20,000 in just 12 months. The Greenwich and District Committee of Cancer Research UK pulled in the massive amount during the last financial year. The busy year included a wide variety of events
THE Greenwich division of a national cancer charity raised £20,000 in just 12 months. The Greenwich and District Committee of Cancer Research UK pulled in the massive amount during the last financial year. The busy year included a wide variety of events
A POOL competition, held in Woolwich, will help fund activities for adults with learning disabilities. The event, organised by the Cray Prince's Trust Volunteers, was held at Riley American Pool and Snooker Club, in Hare Street, Woolwich. The evening,
A POOL competition, held in Woolwich, will help fund activities for adults with learning disabilities. The event, organised by the Cray Prince's Trust Volunteers, was held at Riley American Pool and Snooker Club, in Hare Street, Woolwich. The evening,
A BANK has blacklisted borrowers in Lewisham because it says house prices are unlikely to rise. The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) will only lend 75 per cent of the value of a house worth £350,000 compared with 85 per cent of the value of a similar property
THE Millennium Dome is set to be brought back into use. Temporary planning permission for the Greenwich Peninsula site has been granted by Greenwich Council's planning board. The tourist attraction, which closed on December 31, 2000, will be hosting a
Merton Friends of the Earth held a festival to celebrate the 168th birthday of famous Merton resident, William Morris. The event, which took place on March 30 at the William Morris Pub at Merton Abbey Mills, highlighted the contribution of 19th century
MANY THANKS: The Orpington Branch of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution would like to thank all those who helped to raise a total of £5,058. The money was raised during Lifeboat Week, from collection points on the premises of Connex South East, The
A RED-FACED News Shopper would like to thank all its readers who pointed out this traffic-stopping bird is a collared dove and not, as we claimed, a pigeon. Our phones rang red-hot with eagle-eyed bird-lovers keen to point out our error. We would like
Hamlet were held to a goalless draw on Saturday. See Thursday's Streatham, Clapham and Dulwich Guardian for full match report. April 8, 2002 10:30
The Us went down by two goals at Heybridge on Saturday. See Friday's Sutton Comet for full match report. April 8, 2002 10:30
The Met's deputy police commissioner, John Grieve, visited Kingston Racial Equality Council (KREC) last Tuesday to discover how the organisation has been developing relations with the police following the publication of the Macpherson report into the
A four-day course is being held for people who want to work with African and black communities on sexual health and Aids prevention. The course, organised by Health First, is on June 6, 7, 10 and 11, from 9.30am to 4.30pm at its office in St Thomas Street
A four-day course is being held for people who want to work with African and black communities on sexual health and Aids prevention. The course, organised by Health First, is on June 6, 7, 10 and 11, from 9.30am to 4.30pm at its office in St Thomas Street
POLICE caught a thief red-handed, cowering behind a cupboard door, when he got locked inside the office he was attempting to burgle. Bungling burglar Lee Siddons, aged 42, of Francemary Road, Ladywell, was found trapped inside the Red Cross premises,
Sheen: A decorator found dead in the basement of a Sheen home on Saturday is believed to have been killed by fumes from spilt paint stripper. The man, aged in his thirties, had been contracted to complete work at the two-storey house on the Upper Richmond
BIGGIN HILL: Safeway Stores, Pharmacy Dept, Main Road, Biggin Hill. 11am to 1pm. ORPINGTON: Lloyds Pharmacy, 13-15 Windsor Drive, Chelsfield. 5pm to 6pm. HAYES, WEST WICKHAM & KESTON: Coney Hall Pharmacy, 5 Kingsway, Coney Hall. Noon to 1pm. CHISLEHURST
HOT TICKETS: The Gravesend and Gravesham Volunteer Bureau still has tickts for its raffle, which takes place on June 11 at its office in Parrock Street, Gravesend. First prize is a handmade throw. Tickets are 20p each or £1 for a strip. Call 01474 322729
l GREENWICH, BLACKHEATH, CHARLTON & WOOLWICH: P E Logan Chemist, 209 Trafalgar Road, Greenwich. 11.30 am to 12.30pm. l LEWISHAM: Duncans Chemist, 24 Bromley Hill, Downham. 10.30am to 1pm. Vantage Pharmacy, 237 Bromley Road, Catford. 10.30am to 1pm
l GREENWICH, BLACKHEATH, CHARLTON & WOOLWICH: P E Logan Chemist, 209 Trafalgar Road, Greenwich. 11.30 am to 12.30pm. l LEWISHAM: Duncans Chemist, 24 Bromley Hill, Downham. 10.30am to 1pm. Vantage Pharmacy, 237 Bromley Road, Catford. 10.30am to 1pm
Work off your Easter excesses with t'ai chi and pilates classes starting soon at The Avenue Centre and St Marks church hall in Teddington. The classes encourage the release of stress, improved posture and improve overall general health. A six week course
SILVER stars can strut their stuff in a talent contest tomorrow (Thursday). Talented elderly people are invited to enter the talent contest at the Woodville Halls, in Windmill Street, Gravesend. An act can consist of up to four people, plus an accompanist
CHILDREN'S DRAMA COURSES: At the Open Door Community Centre, Beaumont Road, Southfields. Five to seven years 4pm to 5pm, seven to 11 years 5pm to 6pm. Tel: Samantha Gibbin on 020 7231 6083. BABY BRIGHT MOTHER AND TODDLER GROUP: Structured mother and toddler
A conservation group are looking for new volunteers to help in the upkeep of the local environment. Surrey Hills Conservation Volunteers assists in the maintenance of the Surrey Hills environment by providing practical conservation work for land owners
Merton Friends of the Earth held a festival to celebrate the 168th birthday of a famous Merton resident. The event, which took place on March 30 at the William Morris Pub at Merton Abbey Mills, highlighted the contribution of 19th century environmentalist
Merton residents concerned about the environment can join in a conservation day organised by the Mill House Ecology Centre on Mitcham Common. The next workday takes place at the Pyl Brook Reserve on Sunday, April 21. Volunteers should meet at the reserve's
Children at Park Gardens Nursery in Mapleton Road, Wandsworth were delighted when some unexpected visitors came to play. The farm animals came to the nursery last month. Children got the chance to stroke and handle them. The visit was not only fun but
Wandsworth schools are on standby to find out if they have been shortlisted for financial help to improve their school-grounds. Winners of the fifth London electricity school grounds awards could scoop between £500 and £2,500 to transform their outdoor
Wandsworth schools are on standby to find out if they have been shortlisted for financial help to improve their school-grounds. Winners of the fifth London electricity school grounds awards could scoop between £500 and £2,500 to transform their outdoor
Lee United Under 10s based Catford/Mottingham are looking for players for next season (U11) for A Division Bexley League Squad. Contact Richard on 020 8777 1387. April 8, 2002 10:00
Leader of the Greens at the GLA, Darren Johnson, has driven into the middle of the Robin Hood Gate row at Richmond Park with proposals for special park traffic tolls. He said the levy could be high enough to discourage rat- running drivers. People with
A 32-year-old Addington woman died in a house fire in the early hours of yesterday morning (Sunday). A man and three children - a 14-year-old boy and girls aged 13 and 9 - managed to escape the fire without serious injury and were taken by ambulance to
At the start of the Second World War thousands of children were evacuated. LUCYA SZACHNOWSKI reports on the story of pupils from two Catford schools ... On Saturday, September 2,1939, a crocodile of 200 schoolboys from Catford Central School for Boys
At the start of the Second World War thousands of children were evacuated. LUCYA SZACHNOWSKI reports on the story of pupils from two Catford schools ... On Saturday, September 2,1939, a crocodile of 200 schoolboys from Catford Central School for Boys
A GROUP of men and women aiming to make a difference in the community is looking for more people to join them. Eltham Phoenix currently meets weekly over dinner to organise community projects as well as social events such as cinema trips, eating out and
A GROUP of men and women aiming to make a difference in the community is looking for more people to join them. Eltham Phoenix currently meets weekly over dinner to organise community projects as well as social events such as cinema trips, eating out and
MARATHON-mad Dr Howard Stoate raised £4,000 when he ran 35 miles around Dartford. The Dartford MP finished the run in four hours and 10 minutes and will split the money between the diabetic unit and the special care baby unit at Darent Valley Hospital
MARATHON-mad Dr Howard Stoate raised £4,000 when he ran 35 miles around Dartford. The Dartford MP finished the run in four hours and 10 minutes and will split the money between the diabetic unit and the special care baby unit at Darent Valley Hospital
I walk the streets that are now my home As moonlight keeps me company Cruel gusts prickle my skin. I am alone, walking into darkness, Consumed by darkness. Terrified by darkness, Shadows cascade Into light and the path seems a light With the silver lining
I walk the streets that are now my home As moonlight keeps me company Cruel gusts prickle my skin. I am alone, walking into darkness, Consumed by darkness. Terrified by darkness, Shadows cascade Into light and the path seems a light With the silver lining
I walk the streets that are now my home As moonlight keeps me company Cruel gusts prickle my skin. I am alone, walking into darkness, Consumed by darkness. Terrified by darkness, Shadows cascade Into light and the path seems a light With the silver lining
SCHOOL REUNION: Old girls from Melvin Road school, Penge secondary school for girls and Rock Hills school, all of which used to be on William Booth Road, Anerley, are invited to a reunion on September 21. For details, call Jackie Groundsell, nee Hopwood
SCHOOL REUNION: Old girls from Melvin Road school, Penge secondary school for girls and Rock Hills school, all of which used to be on William Booth Road, Anerley, are invited to a reunion on September 21. For details, call Jackie Groundsell, nee Hopwood
AN ARTS student is seeking punks, goths and scooter kids to star in a film about the subcultures of Bromley. Charlotte Moore, 22, of Freelands Road, Bromley, wants to interview fashion-conscious youths for a three-minute multi-media film she is making
BROMLEY'S MP launched a new club encouraging children to explore science. Around 30 children joined Eric Forth at Bromley Central Library, in the High Street, for the launch of Frontiers Science Club. The group is one of three clubs in the borough offering
A SERVICE station in Keston was fined almost £13,000 for selling mouldy meat pies. Park Garages, which operates Whitehouse Service Station, in Croydon Road, was fined £12,500 and ordered to pay £2,000 costs at Bromley Magistrates' Court on March 20. The
PUPILS from Belmont School of Ballet, in Bexleyheath, have been performing their ballet, The Six Wives of Henry VIII, to raise money for multiple sclerosis. The school, which has just moved from Catford to Bexleyheath, performed the work two weeks ago
PUPILS from Belmont School of Ballet, in Bexleyheath, have been performing their ballet, The Six Wives of Henry VIII, to raise money for multiple sclerosis. The school, which has just moved from Catford to Bexleyheath, performed the work two weeks ago
A TEENAGE member of the UK Independence Party about to stand for the borough's council elections has been told he is underage. Two weeks ago Oliver Carne, 19, of Bean Road, Bexleyheath, who was chosen to stand in the Danson Ward in May's council elections
A TEENAGE member of the UK Independence Party about to stand for the borough's council elections has been told he is underage. Two weeks ago Oliver Carne, 19, of Bean Road, Bexleyheath, who was chosen to stand in the Danson Ward in May's council elections
A NEWLY-trained guide dog will soon be at work, and answering to the name of one of Bexley Council's office buildings. Staff at Wyncham House in Longlands Road, Sidcup, led by the environmental services department, have raised enough money more than £2,500
LEWISHAM police are asking you to identify a new pair of thieves and vandals in our Home Office backed Shop A Yob campaign. Last week Home Secretary David Blunkett gave his full backing to our campaign to rid our streets and public transport system of
BUSINESSES in Lewisham can go for gold in a scheme to promote good waste management. Lewisham Council has relaunched the business environmental excellence awards, which aim to help businesses adopt good waste management. The awards are divided into four
BUSINESSES in Lewisham can go for gold in a scheme to promote good waste management. Lewisham Council has relaunched the business environmental excellence awards, which aim to help businesses adopt good waste management. The awards are divided into four
A FITNESS club for overweight children could close due to lack of funding. Shooters Hill-based Fit Kids Club was set up by Catherine Dixon, of Heathwood Gardens, Charlton, after her son, Kieran, 13, was teased about his size at a gym. The club has been
A FITNESS club for overweight children could close due to lack of funding. Shooters Hill-based Fit Kids Club was set up by Catherine Dixon, of Heathwood Gardens, Charlton, after her son, Kieran, 13, was teased about his size at a gym. The club has been
A FITNESS club for overweight children could close due to lack of funding. Shooters Hill-based Fit Kids Club was set up by Catherine Dixon, of Heathwood Gardens, Charlton, after her son, Kieran, 13, was teased about his size at a gym. The club has been
A CHARITY event for motorcyclists to complete an 80-mile round trip is planned for May 6. The ride, from Locksbottom to Hastings and back, will raise cash for two-year-old Kieran Coomber, of Wells Hill Lane, Chelmsfield, to be sent on a specialist programme
A WEST Wickham piper joined a 10,000-strong Tartan army in New York to raise money for cancer research. James Gibb, a personal advisor at employment agency Prospects, in Bromley, flew to the Big Apple with fellow pipers from the London Ambulance Service
VOTERS queuing at post boxes rather than polling stations could be a feature of this year's Greenwich borough election. Residents in Woolwich Common and Eltham West wards will be taking part in a postal voting pilot scheme. The wards were chosen because
A LITHUANIAN immigrant who found England too cold burnt to death after huddling next to a fire, an inquest heard. Hotel worker Rolandas Sabas, 24, of Gillian Street, Ladywell, was engulfed in flames as he tried to keep warm in front of a blazing gas stove
A LITHUANIAN immigrant who found England too cold burnt to death after huddling next to a fire, an inquest heard. Hotel worker Rolandas Sabas, 24, of Gillian Street, Ladywell, was engulfed in flames as he tried to keep warm in front of a blazing gas stove
A LITHUANIAN immigrant who found England too cold burnt to death after huddling next to a fire, an inquest heard. Hotel worker Rolandas Sabas, 24, of Gillian Street, Ladywell, was engulfed in flames as he tried to keep warm in front of a blazing gas stove
A SIDCUP man, who has clocked up £1,000 worth of parking tickets, claims he is being victimised by traffic wardens because the parking bays outside his house are too small. Mark Jeffery of Footscray Lane, claims his two vans are being singled-out by wardens
FUNDING for new housing developments in Greenwich has hit a 20-year high. The Government has allocated £28m to Greenwich Council for 2002/03, compared to around £20m in the past two financial years. Based on the borough's housing index score, which looks
FUNDING for new housing developments in Greenwich has hit a 20-year high. The Government has allocated £28m to Greenwich Council for 2002/03, compared to around £20m in the past two financial years. Based on the borough's housing index score, which looks
FUNDING for new housing developments in Greenwich has hit a 20-year high. The Government has allocated £28m to Greenwich Council for 2002/03, compared to around £20m in the past two financial years. Based on the borough's housing index score, which looks
PLANS to build a mini town with 1,500 homes on the site of Joyce Green Hospital were given a decidedly lukewarm response by residents from a nearby estate. They say Dartford Park will bring more traffic, damage the environment and put more pressure on
PLANS to build a mini town with 1,500 homes on the site of Joyce Green Hospital were given a decidedly lukewarm response by residents from a nearby estate. They say Dartford Park will bring more traffic, damage the environment and put more pressure on
HISTORY enthusiasts can take part in a guided coach tour of Gravesham in May. Gravesham Local History Week runs from Saturday, May 4 to Sunday, May 12 and on Thursday, May 9 a coach tour run by Towncentric Visitor Centre will take place to give residents
HISTORY enthusiasts can take part in a guided coach tour of Gravesham in May. Gravesham Local History Week runs from Saturday, May 4 to Sunday, May 12 and on Thursday, May 9 a coach tour run by Towncentric Visitor Centre will take place to give residents
AS the Queen's Golden Jubilee draws nearer, an exhibition recalling Bexley's Royal connections has opened at Hall Place in Bourne Road, Bexley. The exhibition of photos, commemorations of royal jubilees and mementoes from the 1950s are on show at the
THOUSANDS of shoppers in Gravesend have signed a petition supporting a supermarket's plans for expansion. Asda in Thames Way applied for planning permission last month to spend £5m on expanding the store by 20 per cent thereby creating 50 new jobs on
VILLAGERS have been joined by Meopham councillor Mike Snelling in calling for a second speed camera in Meopham Green, following the news Kent County Council has £40,000 to spend on traffic calming measures. At a recent Highways sub-committee meeting at
VILLAGERS have been joined by Meopham councillor Mike Snelling in calling for a second speed camera in Meopham Green, following the news Kent County Council has £40,000 to spend on traffic calming measures. At a recent Highways sub-committee meeting at
A TEENAGE girl was indecently assaulted by a man twice in two days. The 17-year-old, who has asked not to be named, was groped by the man in New Road, Gravesend, after he propositioned her. The following evening she saw him again, outside McDonald's restaurant
CYCLISTS gathered in Northfleet to talk to Lions Hospice staff at a special reception for the On Yer Bike event. The annual cycle ride is taking place on April 28 and thousands of cyclists are expected to take part. The proceeds from the event, organised
CYCLISTS gathered in Northfleet to talk to Lions Hospice staff at a special reception for the On Yer Bike event. The annual cycle ride is taking place on April 28 and thousands of cyclists are expected to take part. The proceeds from the event, organised
A "LEGAL cock-up" is how villagers and councillors have described Gravesham Council's decision to have a re-vote on a planning application in Meopham. Woodside Developments proposes to build five houses on a plot known as Homeside but residents are against
A "LEGAL cock-up" is how villagers and councillors have described Gravesham Council's decision to have a re-vote on a planning application in Meopham. Woodside Developments proposes to build five houses on a plot known as Homeside but residents are against
The structure of the local health service in Dartford and Gravesham has changed. Thames Gateway NHS Trust has closed. Services will be provided by Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley Primary Care Trust and West Kent Mental Health and Social Care NHS Trust
The structure of the local health service in Dartford and Gravesham has changed. Thames Gateway NHS Trust has closed. Services will be provided by Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley Primary Care Trust and West Kent Mental Health and Social Care NHS Trust
AN EDUCATION day is being held in Gravesend on Friday to teach schoolchildren about the Sikh festival Vaisakhi. Sikh leaders will talk to more than 1,000 schoolchildren at the event, which is taking place at the Woodville Halls, in Windmill Street, between
AN EDUCATION day is being held in Gravesend on Friday to teach schoolchildren about the Sikh festival Vaisakhi. Sikh leaders will talk to more than 1,000 schoolchildren at the event, which is taking place at the Woodville Halls, in Windmill Street, between
MORE than 100 luxury apartments arrived in Greenwich on Sunday. Weighing 40,000 tonnes, the luxury homes, which are based on The World cruise ship, docked on the River Thames on Sunday. The 644ft-long ship cost £182m and has 110 residential apartments
Meets for various speakers, demonstrations and outings; Highwood JMI School, Bushey Mill Lane, Bushey; every Monday, 7.40pm. Tel: Mrs Marks 01923 225486 for further details. April 8, 2002 21:00
MORE than 100 luxury apartments arrived in Greenwich on Sunday. Weighing 40,000 tonnes, the luxury homes, which are based on The World cruise ship, docked on the River Thames on Sunday. The 644ft-long ship cost £182m and has 110 residential apartments
Passengers in Lewisham and Greenwich will be able to plan some journeys more easily as London Buses introduces new maps and timetable information. As part of BusPlus, a London-wide improvement programme, seven routes through the two boroughs will have
ELEVEN young volunteers from The Prince's Trust did a sponsored walk to raise money for a care home. The youngsters planned to raise £250 to help them buy materials to redecorate the lounge of Kingswood House, Valley Road, Shortlands. All work on the
Meets at Croxley Green Library, Barton Way, Croxley Green; every Friday, 7.45pm. Visitors welcome. April 8, 2002 21:00
RESIDENTS, community and sporting groups are being invited to shape the cultural future of Greenwich. The council's draft strategy Making Culture Matter, is the starting point for the creation of policy to build on the borough's strengths. Already more
POETRY readings were given to hospital patients by acclaimed poets to ease their anxious hours waiting for test results at Orpington Hospital. Poets David Hart, Rogan Wolf and Fleur Adcock read a selection of their works as part of a scheme to use poetry
POETRY readings were given to hospital patients by acclaimed poets to ease their anxious hours waiting for test results at Orpington Hospital. Poets David Hart, Rogan Wolf and Fleur Adcock read a selection of their works as part of a scheme to use poetry
CAR thieves in the borough have adopted a new tactic for stealing the latest top-of-the-range models. A crime-wave sweeping across Bromley has seen cars driven off after the keys have been stolen through the letterbox. On one day last week there were
RESIDENTS are being urged to use their garden collection service in a bid to reduce traffic chaos at Waldo Road tip. The plea from Bromley Council follows repeated complaints from people living near the rubbish dump who are fed up with the volume of traffic
ENVIRONMENTAL health departments have issued a warning about possible dangers from two different foods. Illegal veterinary chemicals, nitrofurans, have been found in samples of some batches of frozen warm-water prawns. The chemicals can cause cancer in
SUPERMARKET giant Tesco has failed in its bid to expand its Sidcup store. The decision by Bromley councillors to refuse planning permission means £350,000 promised by Tesco to the Crays Regeneration Scheme, as part of its planning obligation, will not
MORE than £1m raised through tolls at Dartford Crossing will be used to revamp the town's train station. The cash, which will be released by the Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions, will go to Kent County Council (KCC) but must be
A BURGLARY crackdown across Bromley borough netted 65 criminals in six weeks. Operation Swarm saw burglaries across the borough reduced by 35 per cent since mid-February. Sixty burglaries were solved by the crack team, and 487 were committed during the
FURIOUS patients took to the streets after learning their doctor's surgery was to close within days. The 2,100 patients of Dr Mukesh Patel, in Crayford High Street, were told the surgery would close within a week, in letters received at the beginning
SUPERMARKET giant Tesco has failed in its bid to expand its Sidcup store. But the door may still be open for a successful application in the future. Bromley councillors turned down the plans to increase the size of the supermarket by a third and build
CONNEX has postponed the introduction of a "yellow and red card style" system for dealing with fare dodgers a second time. The new method of catching fare evaders, due to be brought in last week, has been put back while it continues to consult passengers
Passengers will be able to plan some journeys more easily as London Buses introduces new maps and timetables. As part of BusPlus, a London-wide improvement programme, three routes in Bexley will have "spider maps" and specific timetables. Maps similar
Dance Studio, Estcourt Road, Watford; Tuesday, 8pm; free membership with copy of The Watford Observer. Tel: 020 8950 7896. April 8, 2002 21:00
The Cookery, behind Elim Church, Leavesden Road, north Watford; Mondays, 7pm to 8pm basic Salsa, 8pm to 9pm advanced. Tel: 07944 462461. April 8, 2002 21:00
Your feature Those 60s Raves in the Caves (News Shopper, April 3) was a load of toffee! The reporter missed a glorious opportunity to record the true significance of the caves and their involvement with musicians of that era and who better to give him
YMCA, Charter Place, Watford; mainly for senior citizens; Thursdays, 2pm to 4pm; admission 1.50. April 8, 2002 21:00
LAST month's opening of the Stephen Lawrence gallery has provided a platform for ethnic art in the south east. The gallery is currently staging an exhibition called Alchemy, featuring the area's finest contemporary visual art. The event is in celebration
Bushey Country Club, High Street, Bushey; Fridays; 9pm to 2am. Tel: 01737 360547 for further details. April 8, 2002 21:00
School of Dancing, 14 Nascot Road, Watford; Thursdays, 8pm, followed by practice session; no partner required, complete beginners welcome. Tel. 01923 210016 for further details. April 8, 2002 21:00
Celebrated young London artists have collaborated to stage a new exhibition at Lewisham Arthouse Gallery. Perspectives will exhibit five artists: Fraser Sharp, Tom Hackney, Chris Acheson, Andrew Poulter and Michael Gough who attempt to "create a symposium
Celebrated young London artists have collaborated to stage a new exhibition at Lewisham Arthouse Gallery. Perspectives will exhibit five artists: Fraser Sharp, Tom Hackney, Chris Acheson, Andrew Poulter and Michael Gough who attempt to "create a symposium
Having read your comment, The Story of Easter (News Shopper, April 3), it is difficult to see the purpose of it, other than to be offensive to those who give Easter its rightful place in the Christian calendar. Would you refer to Mohammed as "some bloke
Having read your comment, The Story of Easter (News Shopper, April 3), it is difficult to see the purpose of it, other than to be offensive to those who give Easter its rightful place in the Christian calendar. Would you refer to Mohammed as "some bloke
Having read this week's News Shopper (April 3), I have decided the legal system has collapsed! Two articles tell us a post office worker has been given 180 hours community service for defrauding the benefits office of £7,000. In the same article, another
The recently-formed Forum Theatre Company is to stage a production of the popular play and A-level set text, Our Country's Good. The show is about the production of a play put on by the first batch of convicts sent to Australia in 1788. Based on a true
The recently-formed Forum Theatre Company is to stage a production of the popular play and A-level set text, Our Country's Good. The show is about the production of a play put on by the first batch of convicts sent to Australia in 1788. Based on a true
Meets for all ages and abilities; The Shed, The Sportsman PH, Scots Hill, Croxley Green; every Tuesday, 8pm; admission 1.50. Tel: Stella 01923 442637 for further details. April 8, 2002 21:00
For those of you lacking on the satisfaction front, look no further. Leisuretime is always willing to cover some of the better tribute bands particularly those who bring some originality to their act. One such cover band, The Counterfeit Stones, will
For those of you lacking on the satisfaction front, look no further. Leisuretime is always willing to cover some of the better tribute bands particularly those who bring some originality to their act. One such cover band, The Counterfeit Stones, will
Meets at Our Lady and St Michael's Church Hall, Crown Rise, Garston; every Tuesday, 7.45pm. April 8, 2002 21:00
PLANS for a giant street party to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee have collapsed after tight-fisted neighbours refused to pay up. Disgusted organisers have cancelled the event after only 35 of the 280 adults living in Leigh Place and Olyffe Avenue
Meets at St Luke's Church Hall, Langley Way, Watford; every Monday, 2.30pm; new members welcome. April 8, 2002 21:00
BEXLEY'S newly-appointed youth offender panel has received its first case. The panels, made up of members of the public, will deal with first-time young offenders who plead guilty and are referred to it by the courts. Their job, with a member of the youth
"Travellers and gipsies are a distinct group of people and must not be confused with new age travellers," said James Belsham-Revell, talking to the Orpington Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. Mr Revell works for the Bromley Gypsy Traveller
Tony Moss, historian and author, came to Orpington Video and Film Makers and gave a very interesting talk on the history of the cinema in Orpington, Petts Wood, Bromley, Sidcup and Lewisham. Using slides going back to the early days, he showed many cinemas
the Beckenham Section for the League held its AGM on March 5 following mass at St Edmund's Church at which Father Ashley Beck gave a sermon on world debt. The meeting was presided over by Kathleen Tomlin, the treasurer of the Diocesan Branch. During the
The history of silk was the subject of a talk by Janet Hearn-Gilham at the March meeting of the Bromley & Beckenham branch of the Association of Men of Kent and Kentish Men. Her story began in China in the year 2640BC when silk making was discovered
Time was when tales of local-boy-makes-good had a sadder ring to them than now. Fifty-plus years ago, the only route to the big time for an aspiring British jazz musician was to work your passage to New York, go and hear Art Tatum playing at the Three
Top-notch photographers are not a commodity south east London seems to produce in high number but Leisuretime has stumbled across one man who has spent a lifetime photographing and studying the Greenwich and Blackheath area. Townly Cook, who was born
The Radlett Music Club will present Katherine Wood on the cello and Sylvia Fraser on the piano at Delrow House, Summerhouse Lane, Aldenham, at 8pm on Wednesday April 10. Music includes Schumann's 5 Stucke im Volkston Op 102. Call01923 857186. April 8,
Top-notch photographers are not a commodity south east London seems to produce in high number but Leisuretime has stumbled across one man who has spent a lifetime photographing and studying the Greenwich and Blackheath area. Townly Cook, who was born
A MUM was horrified to receive a blundering letter from the headteacher of a £1,800-a-term school littered with grammatical errors. Mary May was hopeful her 12-year-old daughter Catherine had been accepted by Bishop Challoner School following her entrance
A MUM was horrified to receive a blundering letter from the headteacher of a £1,800-a-term school littered with grammatical errors. Mary May was hopeful her 12-year-old daughter Catherine had been accepted by Bishop Challoner School following her entrance
Sidcup artist Chris Francis is showing his unusual paintings of the Thames at a South Kensington gallery. The painter's work will make up part of a new exhibition called London Landscape 1. The combined gallery, wine bar and restaurant is unusual in Chelsea
THERE has been a Running Horses pub in Erith for nearly 200 years. But plans are being put together which could see the High Street pub demolished and another link with the town's past disappear in a cloud of developer's dust. Voyager, part of the Japanese
Broadband internet access has become a reality in Bromley which means the family can surf the net and chat on the phone at the same time. Supplier NTL Home, one of the UK's leading cable TV, telephone and internet companies, and the News Shopper have
HUNDREDS of residents fear their community centre in Swanscombe will be closed within the year if the rent is trebled to £18,000. The Swanscombe and Greenhithe Association of Sports and Social Clubs has rented The Pavillion in The Grove for more than
HUNDREDS of residents fear their community centre in Swanscombe will be closed within the year if the rent is trebled to £18,000. The Swanscombe and Greenhithe Association of Sports and Social Clubs has rented The Pavillion in The Grove for more than
A TERRIFIED restaurant manager is having trauma counselling after armed robbers escaped with thousands of pounds of Bank Holiday takings. He was forced at gun point to hand over more than £10,000 in the car park of Dartford's Harvester restaurant. Janice
A TERRIFIED restaurant manager is having trauma counselling after armed robbers escaped with thousands of pounds of Bank Holiday takings. He was forced at gun point to hand over more than £10,000 in the car park of Dartford's Harvester restaurant. Janice
THREE drug dealers have been jailed for attempting to supply thousands of pounds worth of cocaine and heroin. Robert Lee, aged 51, of Willow Walk Caravan Site, Crayford, Leonard Lee, aged 31, also of the caravan site, and Raymond Layfield, aged 37, of
THREE drug dealers have been jailed for attempting to supply thousands of pounds worth of cocaine and heroin. Robert Lee, aged 51, of Willow Walk Caravan Site, Crayford, Leonard Lee, aged 31, also of the caravan site, and Raymond Layfield, aged 37, of
Professional painter Ann Rogers is making a welcome return to the Ripley Arts Centre this month. Rogers specialises in landscape, still life and flowers in oils and acrylic. Visitors to her first exhibition at the arts centre, in Bromley, delighted in
The Old Bakehouse, a small theatre tucked away in Blackheath village, is staging two events designed to bring back memories of days gone by. The 1940s Tea Dance is a reminiscent wander through the "fabulous 40s" with Michael Mathews, who will be playing
The name Blofeld conjures up images of a bald, evil genius stroking an overly-fluffy white cat in an impenetrable underground bunker. It would, of course, be a mistake to confuse the James Bond villain with the venerable Henry "Blowers" Blofeld, who will
One of the finest chefs working today is said to be a champion of modern British cuisine and what's more he lives in the borough of Bromley. Orpington's own TV cook, Gary Rhodes, has just published his latest book, Cookery Year Spring into Summer, which
A ZANY production of Hamlet with a female protagonist and orange space hoppers opened at the Hackney Empire on Tuesday. Produced by acclaimed new production company Outlook Productions, it takes the original Shakespearean lines and story, but gives the
THE second heat of the Inter-College Vocal Search takes place on Sunday at the Standard Music Venue. The event will feature teenagers from colleges across London. Previous winners include Daniel Bedingfield, who recently hit the top of the charts with
TRIBUTE band Queen-ed are performing at the Standard Music Venue on Saturday. The group will play classic tracks such as We Are The Champions, We Will Rock You and I Want To Break Free. Tickets cost £5 and can be ordered by calling 8503 2523. The Standard
NORTH east London will be one of the first places in the country to benefit from a new service to help the jobless into work. Waltham Forest is home to some of the 225 offices to open across Britain over the next 12 months. By spring 2003, all Jobcentres
PLANS for London's largest recycling centre based at the LondonWaste site in Edmonton were revealed this week. The new Eco Park is being lined up for the 43-acre site, which also houses the controversial Edmonton incinerator, in a bid to increase recycling
A PRINCESS is one of many readers paying their own special tribute to Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. Josie Dryden, an usher at Waltham Forest Magistrates Court, glows with pride as she recalls the times her parents Annie Rosetta and Harry Springfield
YMCA, Charter Place, Watford; mainly for senior citizens; every Thursday, 2pm to 4pm; admission 1.50. April 8, 2002 21:00
DARTFORD St John Ambulance cadets have been judged the most efficient division in Kent for the fifth consecutive year. The trophy was presented to Anna Ripley and Luke Grayland, both aged 16, and 13 year olds Natalie Read and Stephanie Frost who represented
DARTFORD St John Ambulance cadets have been judged the most efficient division in Kent for the fifth consecutive year. The trophy was presented to Anna Ripley and Luke Grayland, both aged 16, and 13 year olds Natalie Read and Stephanie Frost who represented
A MUM-of-three made a daring bid to stop opportunist thieves by jumping onto the bonnet of their car as they drove away. Yvonne Goodwin, of Alder Way, Swanley, leapt onto the blue Ford Escort in a supermarket car park after four youths snatched her handbag
TEENAGE thugs bit the face of a 60-year-old minicab driver as he fought to stop them slitting his throat with a 12in knife. The driver was cut and repeatedly bitten, as he grabbed the knife being held to his throat, during an attempted robbery by two
Bromley Council have just introduced a new scheme for collecting garden refuse, unfortunately they have forgotten to inform their residents that of its existence. The old scheme was to buy stickers from the council, at a cost of 50p per sticker, put one
Occasionally, we are graced with the presence of an earth bound angel. They are unable to stay with us for long, but while they do, they bring unprecedented joy and happiness to all they touch. While they are here, we bask in their goodness and marvel
THERE could soon be a home for 60 small businesses in South Oxhey. The Watford Enterprise Agency (WENTA) has put in an outline application for a new £3 million business centre in Prestwick Road. If approved, it will provide up to 30,000 square feet of
A SERVICE for cancer sufferers, and their relatives and friends has been launched at The Peace Hospice and across west Hertfordshire. At its launch on Friday, staff from The Peace Hospice, Grove House hospice in St Albans, Hospice of St Francis in Berkhamstead
HORNETS boss Gianluca Vialli will officially open Herts Careers Services' (HCS) new corporate premises at Delta House in Letchworth on Thursday, April 11. He will be accompanied by Watford FC's General Manager Terry Byrne, who will speak about the club's
A TEAM of three runners are all set to sprint for charity when they take part in the London Marathon to raise money for the Open Door Project for the homeless in Bricket Wood. The annual run which takes place on Sunday should help to raise much-needed
Thursday, April 4. "We have to support openness. Let the Government come and tell us to kill democracy" Liberal Democrat group leader Iain Sharpe, appealing to Labour councillors not to scrap Watford Council's constitution which imposed strict limits
London Welsh 19 Exeter Chiefs 34 In a wonderfully entertaining contest, London Welsh slipped to defeat courtesy of a couple of key mistakes, however, the scoreline does not reflect the closeness of the match which went all the way down to the wire, writes
At the outbreak of World War One in 1914 there were 20 football clubs playing in Division One of the Southern League including the likes of West Ham, Norwich city and QPR. Moving forward to the present day and 19 of those clubs still play in the Premier
AN appeal to build homes on Green Belt land in Sarratt has been dismissed. A public inquiry was held in February after Heathview Developments appealed against Three Rivers District Council decision not to allow seven houses at Wards Nursery in Dawes Lane
At the outbreak of World War One in 1914 there were 20 football clubs playing in Division One of the Southern League including the likes of West Ham, Norwich city and QPR. Moving forward to the present day and 19 of those clubs still play in the Premier
CHAIRMAN of Whipps Cross University Trust Michael Haines has announced a shake-up in the way the public can put their questions at meetings. Mr Haines said: "I intend to discontinue the process whereby members of the public are only allowed to ask questions
THE oldest survivor of the ill-fated HMS Hood, Chief Petty Officer Francis Brown, has died. Mr Brown, who lived in Hubbards Court, Hubbards Road, Chorleywood, was well known in the village, made regular visits to the shops and was on first name terms
IT WAS their chance to be stars for the day and youngsters at Ray Lodge Primary School grabbed the microphone with both hands. After the runaway success of TV's Pop Idol, teachers and pupils at the Woodford Green School decided to launch Primary Idol,
Wimbledon: A man was murdered outside the Pitcher and Piano pub in Wimbledon Village on Saturday night. Police officers were following up reports of an attack outside the pub in the High Street when they found 37-year-old John Elliot of South Norwood,
Walthamstow: A brutal carjacking has left a man in a state of fear after a terrifying ordeal at the hands of a gang of ruthless gunmen. William Wallace was dragged, helpless with terror, by armed thugs who fired a shot in a desperate attempt to steal
Hampton: An elderly Hampton resident who has been targeted by violent animal rights activists has had her case backed by Twickenham MP Vincent Cable. Hampton resident Jean Hall has been threatened and had acid thrown at her car after it became known that
Hertsmere Borough Council's 50-plus team has a range of activities available. Tap Dancing classes are held from 2.30pm every Thursday at Borehamwood's Maxwell Park Community Centre, costing 2.40. Keep Fit classes are held from 9.45am every Tuesday at
Millennium Dome: Dome hosts sport and music again THE Millennium Dome is set to be brought back into use. Temporary planning permission for the Greenwich Peninsula site has been granted by Greenwich Council's planning board. The tourist attraction, which
Participants are being sought for a locally-organised, sponsored walk in Aldenham, on Sunday May 26, to raise funds for research into a cure for breast cancer. 01923 850668, Angie 020 8207 0488 or Judith 020 8953 8521. April 8, 2002 21:00
The Radlett Centre's Saturday Drama Club has spaces in its group for six to seven-year-olds, which meets during term time from 12pm to 1pm, with professional actor Simon Aylin teaching drama skills. 01923 859291. April 8, 2002 21:00
Tropical FM internet radio station continues its weekly salsa dancing classes at Borehamwood Football Club tonight, Thursday, for all ages and abilities, with: beginners from 7.30pm to 8.30pm, intermediates and advanced from 8.30pm to 9.30pm, and a club
Beckenham: Police catch burglar hiding behind door POLICE caught a thief red-handed, cowering behind a cupboard door, when he got locked inside the office he was attempting to burgle. Bungling burglar Lee Siddons, aged 42, of Francemary Road, Ladywell
New York: A West Wickham piper joined a 10,000-strong Tartan army in New York to raise money for cancer research. James Gibb, a personal advisor at employment agency Prospects, in Bromley, flew to the Big Apple with fellow pipers from the <a href
WITH the Premier Division title safely in their grasp, and two cup finals to come in the next ten days, a fourth piece of silverware could be destined for the Hemel Hempstead Rovers' trophy cabinet. Hemel kicked-off their Premier and First Division External
WEST HERTS LEAGUE Division Two champions-elect Maple Cross picked up another potentially priceless three points on Saturday, April 6, winning 3-1 at Potten End. In Division Three, L'Artista Reserves saw off Oxhey Jets B 5-2, Tring Athletic B defeated
KINGS SPORTS maintained their good recent run with a comfortable 6-1 victory at Oxhey Jets A in the West Herts League Premier Division on Saturday, April 6. Jomarth Builders gained a confidence boosting 5-3 Division One win over Oxhey Wanderers ahead
Biggin Hill: A fatal plane crash at last year's Biggin Hill Air Show could have been caused by pilot error, according to an official report. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) report states Guy Bancroft-Wilson was not flying fast enough to
Presented by Friends of Oxhey Woods; South Oxhey Library, Bridlington Road, South Oxhey; runs until April 22. April 8, 2002 21:00
A RETIRED school caretaker and his wife are furious that a promise by Richmond council to house them in a two-bedroom flat has been broken. Michael Rushton, aged 65, and his wife have been told by the council that they do not qualify for a two bedroom
Presented by Kathy Manners; The Bull, High Street, Barnet; runs until Sunday, April 28. April 8, 2002 21:00
Third annual exhibition of members work; Watford Museum, Lower High Street, Watford; runs until Saturday, April 13. April 8, 2002 21:00
Wyllyotts, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar; Thursday, April 11, 8pm; tickets 10. Tel: box office 01707 645005. April 8, 2002 21:00
Presents Katharine Wood; Karl Konig Hall, Delrow House, Summerhouse Lane, Aldenham; Wednesday, April 10, 8pm; tickets 11. Tel: 01923 857186. April 8, 2002 21:00
ANTI-NOISE protesters living under the Heathrow flight path suffered a setback this week when European judges agreed to reconsider their finding that aircraft noise from London's airports breached human rights. The British government stated that it would
TRING TOWN are still eyeing promotion from Division Three of the Ryman League after recording a 2-1 victory over fifth placed Epsom & Ewell on Saturday, April 6. In Division Two, Berkhamstead Town went down 4-1 at Leyton Pennant, while Hemel Hempstead
THE Watford Observer Cricket Knockout Competition is in danger of being contested by only a handful of teams unless clubs rapidly up their entry rate. The deadline for entries is Monday, April 15, but to date, only seven teams - including holders Hemel
Focus Tae Kwon Do: Malden Parochial Primary School, The Manor Drive, Worcester Park, Tuesdays 6pm to 7pm. St Agatha's School, Kingston, Wednesdays. April 8, 2002 21:00
THE Herts Senior County League Premier Division title race is heading for a thrilling climax after all three title hopefuls recorded victories on Saturday, April 6. Sun Postal remain at the summit following a comfortable 3-0 win over London Lions, thanks
Connecting Threads Patchwork Group will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, April 10, at Haberdashers' Aske's School for Boys, in Butterfly Lane, Elstree, at 7.30pm. Pauline Adams will give a talk called I'd Just Use Up My Ragbag. All welcome, non members
To order a picture, make a note of the number and print out and fill in the photo order form. April 8, 2002 12:30
The influences we are subject to in our early years often provide direction for adult life. Liberty Mounten, Elvis impersonator, is no exception to that rule. Born and raised in California, Mounten saw the legendary Elvis live in concert in Las Vegas
Wandsworth schools are on standby to find out if they have been shortlisted for financial help to improve their school-grounds. Winners of the fifth London electricity school grounds awards could scoop between £500 and £2,500 to transform their outdoor
Dulwich residents who want to donate blood are invited to a donor session in Peckham next week. Representatives from the National Blood Service will be at the chapel in Rye Lane Chapel on Tuesday, April 16, from 2pm to 4.30pm and from 5.30pm to 7.45pm
The Community Police Consultative Group meeting scheduled for tomorrow night (Tuesday) has been cancelled because of a special meeting to discuss the future of the Lambeth police commander. The decision to cancel tomorrow night's meeting was made following
Leader of the Greens at the GLA, Darren Johnson, has driven into the middle of the Robin Hood Gate row at Richmond Park with proposals for special park traffic tolls. He said the levy could be high enough to discourage rat-running drivers. People with
It was an eggstra special day for children at a Streatham school last week as they celebrated Easter. Trinity Hospice in Clapham donated over 1000 chocolate eggs to seven local schools, each with specially knitted egg cosies in the shape of Easter chicks
The discovery of Hannah Williams' body outside a Northfleet quarry provoked a wave of national interest as well as a murder investigation. Reporter CHRIS STEEL spoke to Lewisham police's missing persons unit about the case, and the problems it faces tracking
The discovery of Hannah Williams' body outside a Northfleet quarry provoked a wave of national interest as well as a murder investigation. Reporter CHRIS STEEL spoke to Lewisham police's missing persons unit about the case, and the problems it faces tracking
Thieves stole a flag on Sunday night which was hung at half-mast at a North Cheam church, following the death of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. The Union Jack flag, which measured 6ft by 3ft, will cost £45 for St Cecilia's Church in London Road to
THE urge to race electric scooters has led to a group of multiple sclerosis patients organising their first ever fun day Hundreds of people are expected to join in the activities, which include an auction and various sideshows, and the highlight of the
INSTRUMENTAL: (1) Guitar Ensemble. Thursdays 7pm to 9pm. Merton Park Music Centre, 191 Kingston Road, Wimbledon. Tel: 020 8543 3266. Recorder Ensemble: Wednesdays 10.30am to 11.30am. Merton Park Music Centre, 49 Tybenham Road, Merton Park. Tel: 020 8540
KARATE: (1) Tuesdays. Juniors 7.30 to 8.30pm. Seniors 8.30-9.30pm. South Mitcham Community Centre, Cobham Court, Haslemere Avenue. Tel: 020 8648 3740. (2) Wimbledon Karate Club meets Monday evenings at Raynes Park Sports Ground. Tel: 020 8946 0673. KEEP
ACTIVITIES: TNC Club run by Worple Road Evangelical Church, Worple Road, Wimbledon. For ages 12-15. Thursdays, 7.30pm-9.30pm. Tel: 020 8944 5544 for details. SHOUT: Children's Club, South Mitcham Community Centre, Cobham Court, Haslemere Avenue. Tuesdays
