KENT ambulance service has denied it is running a fleet of dirty vehicles after a report criticised cleaning procedures. Inspectors from the Commission for Health Improvement (CHI) said staff working for Kent Ambulance NHS Trust did not have time dedicated
DOCTORS responsible for dealing with infectious diseases say they are ready if the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) comes to Kent. As fear of the deadly virus sweeps the globe, the Kent Health Protection Unit (HPU), which monitors and reacts to
THE Government is misleading the public and wrongly blaming local authorities for its lack of funding in schools, according to Kent County Council's (KCC) leader. Education Secretary Charles Clarke blames councils for the shortage of money being injected
A COUPLE were found guilty of neglecting their cat which had more than 100 maggots living in a four-inch neck infection. Michael Thomas, aged 48, and Christine Baxter, aged 54, of Laburnum Way, Bromley, were each fined £400 plus court costs and given
A STRETCH of open space has been transformed into an attractive outdoor area for youngsters. East Wickham Open Space, off Wickham Street in Welling, has a new five-a-side court with goalposts for football, and basketball hoops.Paid for by Bexley Council
We feel we must reply to Gordon Nicholls' letter (Councillors have failed to tackle issues', April 24). On the proposed entrance to New Southgate Station, the Friern Village Residents' Association certainly did take the lead in bringing parties together
You reported an invitation by developers to conjure up names from aviation history for new developments in the south of the Adastral Village for a bottle of vintage champagne (Take part in estate's name game', April 17). Those looking for our leafy village
You reported an invitation by developers to conjure up names from aviation history for new developments in the south of the Adastral Village for a bottle of vintage champagne (Take part in estate's name game', April 17). Those looking for our leafy village
Many schools across the country have been affected by Education Secretary Charles Clarke's funding fiasco and yet Mr Clarke continues to shirk responsibility. In analysing East Barnet School's shortfall in funding, it is abundantly clear that Mr Clarke
Mel Simpson seems to believe the petition by Woodside Park residents was considered before Partingdale Lane was closed (Lane closure resulted in fewer accidents', Letters, April 24). In fact, the lane was closed without consulting any of them. The consultations
Mel Simpson seems to believe the petition by Woodside Park residents was considered before Partingdale Lane was closed (Lane closure resulted in fewer accidents', Letters, April 24). In fact, the lane was closed without consulting any of them. The consultations
London is supposed to be moving forward on nature conservation, not backwards (Species under threat from a drying lake', April 17). It would be a real tragedy if Darlands Lake were simply left to dry up. A number of Barnet residents have written to me
London is supposed to be moving forward on nature conservation, not backwards (Species under threat from a drying lake', April 17). It would be a real tragedy if Darlands Lake were simply left to dry up. A number of Barnet residents have written to me
ANIMAL cruelty is on the increase in Lewisham and Greenwich, according to a new report released by the RSPCA. The charity has dubbed 2002 "a violent and brutal year" for animals after seeing a rise in sadistic treatment one in 10 prosecutions in the south
GREENWICH is one of just six London boroughs to hit its target for police numbers for the year end, according to the Met. In fact, it surpassed its target of 576 officers and reached 598 officers by the end of the year an excess of 22 officers. Lewisham
FIREPOWER is to run an exhibition on Indian military artefacts from the Mughals to the Sikhs. Woolwich's Royal Artillery Museum, located on the Royal Arsenal, expects to see more than 10,000 visitors during the annual Baisakhi Mela (Harvest Festival)
DOCKLANDS Light Railway (DLR) is welcoming back customers after the reopening of the Central Line. The line was suspended when a train derailed at Chancery Lane station on January 25, injuring 32 people. A DLR spokesman said: "Many DLR customers from
A MAJOR new initiative targeting organised criminals who are in the UK illegally has been launched. Run by the Metropolitan Police and the Immigration Service, Operation Maxim will be moving in on criminals involved in a range of illegal activities including
A MOTHER has attacked education chiefs for failing her son who has not been in school for 18 months due to his autism-like condition. Karen Jones, 49, of Lochaber Road, Lewisham, says nine-year-old Charlie needs to be in school to help him with his social
A MAJOR new initiative targeting organised criminals who are in the UK illegally has been launched. Run by the Metropolitan Police and the Immigration Service, Operation Maxim will be moving in on criminals involved in a range of illegal activities including
JUDY Gritton's long-awaited Proud to be in England Day went off with a bang last Wednesday, on St George's Day. The day began with fundraiser Judy G, her stage name, arriving at Spitalfields market at 4am. There, Judy performed songs from her Song for
THE Blackwall Tunnel has been branded one of the most dangerous in Europe, in terms of driver safety. Transport for London (TfL) own and manage the tunnel which runs under the River Thames and forms part of the A102 between Greenwich and Blackwall. Results
Finchley RFC ended their tour of Belgium by picking up the Antwerp 2003 Cup last week (Thursday, April 24). Finchley recorded victories against Milton Keynes, Team Extreme and Old Griffinians on their way to lifting the 15-a-side tournament trophy. April
Scotland Yard has introduced a 24-hour hotline for businesses with advice on precautions they can take for Thursday's May Day demonstrations. In the past few weeks the Yard has held briefings with affected businesses and given out advice on the Met website
POLICE in Bishop's Stortford are appealing for information after electrical equipment was stolen from a flat above shops in Snowley Parade between 3.30pm and 4.30pm on Wednesday, April 16. Thieves entered the flat while the owner was out and stole items
Pinnacle Youth U10s are on the verge of an historic treble after beating Borehamwood 2000 U10s 1-0 in the semi-final of the Bushey Friendly League Cup on Sundayapr 27. The boys have already won the Red Division of the Bushey Friendly League and are also
Pinnacle Youth U10s are on the verge of an historic treble after beating Borehamwood 2000 U10s 1-0 in the semi-final of the Bushey Friendly League Cup on Sundayapr 27. The boys have already won the Red Division of the Bushey Friendly League and are also
THE Harlow Well Women Centre has been shortlisted for the first Queen's Golden Jubilee Award in recognition of its contribution and commitment to the community. The prestigious new accolade recognises the achievements of groups across the country who
Bentley Heath Cricket Club got their new season off to a perfect start when they comfortably beat Ibis in a friendly on Saturday. Neil Adams posted Heath's most impressive batting total, with a fine 73, as the hosts racked up 161-5. Heath begin their
Three pupils from Wycombe Abbey School were unable to join their classmates for the start of term after it was feared they could be infected by the Sars virus. Pauline Davies, headteacher of the school in Abbey Way, High Wycombe, took the precaution of
To describe Doug Lloyd as a man in a hurry would be an understatement. Regularly reaching speeds of 150mph and tearing round corners as if they were not there, the Barnet man is hoping to make a big impression on the world of motorbike racing and fast
A controversial Elstree doctor being investigated over allegations that he falsified blood test results has been banned from immunising children for 18 months by the General Medical Council. Dr David Pugh, medical director of the company that ran the
Scotland Yard has introduced a 24-hour hotline for businesses with advice on precautions they can take for tomorrow's May Day demonstrations. In the past few weeks the Yard has held briefings with affected businesses and given out advice on the Met website
You might have wondered where the writers of television hit shows like Hollyoaks and London's Burning get their inspiration from. Five students from Barnet are about to spend three months finding out. The teenagers have all won mentorships with some of
You might have wondered where the writers of television hit shows like Hollyoaks and London's Burning get their inspiration from. Five students from Barnet are about to spend three months finding out. The teenagers have all won mentorships with some of
A second-half Walton equaliser put paid to Hamlet's slim Ryman promotion hopes on Saturday. See Thursday's Streatham, Clapham snd Dulwich Guardian and Friday's Surrey Comet newspapers for more. April 29, 2003 11:00
A second-half Walton equaliser put paid to Hamlet's slim Ryman promotion hopes on Saturday. See Thursday's Streatham, Clapham snd Dulwich Guardian and Friday's Surrey Comet newspapers for more. April 29, 2003 11:00
CHAMPIONS West Herts will have to get past competition newcomers Harefield if they are to get their defence of The Watford Observer Knockout Cricket Trophy and Plate off to a successful start. The draw was conducted at The Watford Observer's offices on
Hampton & Richmond lost 3-2 at home to St Albans City in the Ryman on Saturday. Chris Rose scored twice for the bottom side, but St Albans hit back with goals from Craig Mackail-Smith, Simon Martin and Greg Deacon. See Friday's Surrey Comet for more
Kingstonian slipped to a 1-0 defeat at Ryman relegation-threatened Aylesbury on Saturday. Ks beat the Ducks 1-0 when the two teams met in the league on Thursday. But the scoreline was reversed thanks to Chris Bangura's lobbed effort for Aylesbury. Ks
SARACENS head coach Buck Shelford is under no illusions as to the importance of tonight's (Tuesday) crunch relegation clash with Bristol Shoguns at Vicarage Road, kick-off 7.45pm. The Men in Black go in to the game, which features the two sides with the
Banstead came from a goal behind to secure their place in Ryman Division One South next season. After Jason Prins had given the Blues the lead, James Greenaway forced home Banstead's equaliser. Simon Mitchell scored twice in the second half to give Bob
A Lee Sidwell hat-trick earned the Dons all three points at Kingsmeadow on Saturday. See Friday's Wimbledon News and Wandsworth Borough news for more. April 29, 2003 10:30
The designer of the largest liner ever built is dedicating it to the Catford teacher who encouraged him to follow his dreams. Stephen Payne, 43, of Marvels Lane, Grove Park, will place a plaque in memory of his physics teacher, behind the steering room
The designer of the largest liner ever built is dedicating it to the Catford teacher who encouraged him to follow his dreams. Stephen Payne, 43, of Marvels Lane, Grove Park, will place a plaque in memory of his physics teacher, behind the steering room
The environmentally-friendly housing plan in Brixton forms part of a £60 million regeneration scheme for the Angell Town Estate, chosen by residents in an extensive consultation exercise. The development also marks the birth of Lambeth's first wholly
CORPSES were hastily removed from an undertakers as a neighbouring garage was engulfed in flames. One body was wheeled on a stretcher down a busy main road to a hearse, in front of startled members of the public. Firefighters battling the blaze removed
CORPSES were hastily removed from an undertakers as a neighbouring garage was engulfed in flames. One body was wheeled on a stretcher down a busy main road to a hearse, in front of startled members of the public. Firefighters battling the blaze removed
A burst water main in Dulwich disrupted traffic in Dulwich last Wednesday. Traffic had to be diverted in Gallery Road, Dulwich Village, after the main burst on Wednesday morning. A council spokesman said: "Thames Water dealt with the burst main. There
FOREST Hill could see a refurbished supermarket and new houses as part of the town centre's regeneration. Sainsbury plans to construct a new four-storey building adjacent to its London Road store, extending its sales area to 23,000 square feet. The building
AN F-86 Sabre jet will be flown at this year's Biggin Hill air fair to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of the Korean War. The US aircraft will fly in formation with a British Royal Navy aircraft called the Fairey Firefly, both of which flew
Lambeth's first green housing scheme has got the go-ahead from Lambeth's planning applications committee. The environmentally-friendly housing plan in Brixton forms part of a £60 million regeneration scheme for the Angell Town Estate, chosen by residents
Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a minicab driver was stabbed and robbed in broad daylight in Brixton. At just after 12.30pm last Wednesday, April 23, two black men aged about 25 entered Lomond Cars, on Camberwell Road and asked
A man used £11,000 from his mum's inheritance to set up his own porno film business. Trevor Small, aged 53, of Middlepark Avenue, Mottingham, spent the cash on video recorders and computers and began duplicating films he bought in Europe to sell here.
A man used £11,000 from his mum's inheritance to set up his own porno film business. Trevor Small, aged 53, of Middlepark Avenue, Mottingham, spent the cash on video recorders and computers and began duplicating films he bought in Europe to sell here.
A DOCTOR whose distraught girlfriend returned to Germany after her camper van and possessions were crushed, blames Bromley Council for the breakdown of their relationship. Philip Mairs, 35, of Chancery Lane, Beckenham, says the callous way his lover was
Kingston's budding young sports stars can showcase their talents at this year's London Heathrow Youth Games. The games celebrate the capital's sporting prowess and more than 21,000 young people are expected to compete in 56 disciplines, ranging from diving
London is blighted by a high rate of enviro-crime' which provides local and central Government with an important challenge, the Minster for London said today. Tony McNulty MP was the keynote speaker at an Association of London Government (ALG) conference
London is blighted by a high rate of enviro-crime' which provides local and central Government with an important challenge, the Minster for London said today. Tony McNulty MP was the keynote speaker at an Association of London Government (ALG) conference
THIS paralysed pooch could give hope to thousands of disabled people, including Superman star Christopher Reeve. Pyrenean sheepdog, Gem, is the first canine in the world to undergo pioneering surgery which aims to restore control of her back legs and
May will be an important month for Conservative Councillor Dennis Doe, for four days after he is officially sworn in as the new mayor of Kingston he will celebrate his ruby wedding anniversary. But the celebrations will be put on hold while Coun Doe and
Police have reissued an appeal for anyone who knew a Mitcham woman killed in Kent last month to come forward. Sabina Rizvi, 25, was found in a Nissan Bluebird car, in Bexleyheath, dead from gunshot wounds on March 24. Police have charged unemployed Paul
Dumping will lead to development of field - I am writing to thank your newspaper for publishing the features and letters about the proposed building development on the Gaelic sports field in New Eltham. My property backs onto the site and many of us enjoy
London's environment chiefs met today to discuss how to tackle enviro-crime in the Capital. Minster for London Tony McNulty, MP, was the keynote speaker at the Association of London Government (ALG) conference. Government and community leaders discussed
A woman who has worked for a company in Wimbledon since leaving school has had her time there marked with a gold watch for all her hard work. Karen McKeown, who lives in Morden, has worked for The Rapid Results College (RRC) in St George's Road in the
Sunday, April 27 HARVESTERS NORTH kept their treble hopes alive as they moved into the Challenge Cup Final. Whetstone were happy to defend in numbers, but despite playing some excellent football Harvesters couldn't find the finish to go with their approach
CAMPAIGNERS protesting against plans to build houses on a former sports field say developers have failed to gain support. The Gaelic Athletic Association proposes to sell Gaelic Sports Ground, off Avery Hill Road, New Eltham, to developer Novalong for
MUSIC COURSE: Musical performance theatre courses are to be run for people who want to learn song and dance routines from stage and film. The course will lead to a public performance in a revue of songs, scenes and choreographed dance numbers. The Montage
MORE than £2m is needed to restore Manor House Library to its former glory. Lewisham Mayor Steve Bullock gave approval to apply for Heritage Lottery Funding (HLF) for the refurbishment of the Grade II-listed villa in Manor Lane, Lee, at a cabinet meeting
MORRIS dancers brought a touch of tradition back to the streets of Lewisham during their annual procession. Colourful all-female Morris dancing group Dacre Morris, based in Kingswood Place, Lewisham, went from the Dacre Arms pub, in Kingswood Place, in
VANDALS will force bowlers to play important games on away turf after a reign of destruction, according to players. The bowling green, based on Plumstead Common, has been targeted by yobs for more than two years. They have used it as a football pitch,
USERS of a wheelchair and motorised buggy scheme will be the first to benefit from faster internet connections as part of a new service. Orpington Shopmobility has been given free access to broadband internet after it was launched in the area. Staff at
A RETIRED teacher has appeared in court accused of child abuse. Leslie Scott, aged 63, of Black Horse Yard, Whitby, Yorkshire, is charged with three counts of buggery of a child and two counts of indecent assault on a child at Forest Hill Secondary School
A SCAFFOLDING company employing 80 people will be demolished to make way for a housing development. Admiral Scaffolding, in Burnt Ash Road, Lee, refused to move due to having no alternative local site and will now make way for homes built by Lypar (Landstone
AN EMAIL counselling service set up by the Samaritans is now one step closer after it received a £2,000 cash boost. A charity, set up by a national bank, has given the Samaritans £2,000 to buy computer equipment, which will be used to train volunteers
WATFORD'S MP Claire Ward opened a new warehouse for Sigma pharmaceutical distributors in Imperial Way, Watford, on Thursday, April 24. At the opening, Mr Bharat Shah, managing director of Sigma, announced that a donation of £1,000 contributed by Sigma
The borough's top performing schools were named at the Wandsworth Council pupil achievement awards earlier this month, attended by shadow education secretary Damian Green. Eighteen primaries and five secondaries were awarded prizes for getting the best
A SPECIAL church service for bereaved parents will be held in Bromley. The service, which is for anyone who has suffered the tragedy of a dead, miscarried or stillborn child, will be at St Joseph's Church, at 8pm, on Friday. A spokesman for the church
QUIZ addicts gathered at the Coach and Horses pub in Croxley Green on Tuesday for the annual quiz league presentation evening and grand quiz night. About 50 people attended the evening to witness the presentation of two cups, one for the winning team
London's environment chiefs met today to discuss how to tackle enviro-crime in the Capital. Minster for London Tony McNulty, MP, was the keynote speaker at the Association of London Government (ALG) conference. Government and community leaders discussed
A doctor whose distraught girlfriend returned to Germany after her camper van and possessions were crushed, blames Bromley Council for the breakdown of their relationship. Philip Mairs, 35, of Chancery Lane, Beckenham, says the callous way his lover was
A PUBLIC meeting has been called so residents can find out if promised improvements to emergency healthcare in Bromley have been made. Chief executive of Bromley Hospitals NHS Trust, Mark Rees, who has announced he is leaving the borough, called a meeting
75 YEARS ON: Worshippers at Brook Lane Community Church, in Downham, will celebrate 75 years of history this weekend. An exhibition of photographs showing the church's development through the years will be held on Sunday. TABLE-TOP SALE: SureStart Penge
ANTIQUE weapons have been handed in to police along with imitation firearms as part of a month-long gun amnesty. Bromley police say 97 firearms and thousands of rounds of ammunition have been handed in. None of the guns are believed to have been used
YOUNGSTERS were in "chipper" mood at a holiday course to improve their golfing skills. As part of Bromley Council's Buzz programme of events, 50 children "putt" themselves in the capable hands of golf professional Gary Eves. The fledgling golfers practised
THE husband of a woman found stabbed in the neck has appeared in court charged with her murder. Mother-of-five Linda Barnett, 44, of Lamberhurst Close, Orpington, was found bleeding in her front garden by two ambulance crews just before 8am on April 18
A VERDICT of accidental death has been recorded on an Orpington College student who died probably from a fall, after a birthday celebration in London. Douglas Kirk, 18, of Clarence Crescent, Sidcup, disappeared on February 16 and his body was found three
BALDEV Sharma has been re-elected chairman of Harrow Anti-Racist Alliance. He said that during his first year in office the alliance's research, arts, community Support, and education and training teams had made good and steady progress. It would continue
POLICE trying to piece together the movements of an elderly woman found a month ago, have released her picture. Lilly Collins, 82, has been unable to recollect what happened to her during the five days she was reported missing from her Islington home
A GROUP of people who have been under siege for nearly four years by a gang of youngsters, have been promised help. Residents living in the Tyrrell Avenue area of Welling, have suffered abuse, graffiti and vandalism from a groups of youths, some as young
GET FIT : Bannatyne Health Club in Marvels Lane, Grove Park, is staging a three-hour charity Aerobathon on May 4 to raise money for Capital FM's Help a London Child campaign. Call 020 8857 7222. LOOKING BACK: The Workers Educational Association (Gravesend
TERRITORIAL Army soldier Private Kevin Webb, from Harrow, has volunteered for a tour of duty in Afghanistan. Kevin, 22, a member of B (Queen's regiment) Company based at the TA Centre in Deansbrook Road, Edgware, will be putting his job as a railway maintenance
A LEAFLET promoting tourism and the town's heritage will be published in time for the Dartford Festival in July. Councillors gave the project the thumbs-up at a cabinet meeting and council leader Councillor John Muckle says he will continue to push businesses
A KURDISH community group has handed a letter to Tony Blair thanking him for helping liberate Iraq. The Greenwich Kurdish Community Association handed over a letter and cards at 10 Downing Street. Community worker Shamal Namiq, 42, from Lee, who was left
THIS paralysed pooch could give hope to thousands of disabled people such as Superman star Christopher Reeve. Pyrenean Sheepdog, Gem, is the first canine in the world to undergo pioneering surgery which aims to restore control of her back legs and bowel
PHOTOGRAPHERS can win top prizes in the run-up to an anti-racist festival at the Millennium Dome. London Mayor Ken Livingstone is inviting photographers of all ages, whether amateur or professional, to come up with images that reflect London's diversity
BEXLEYHEATH (EAST), BEXLEY & CRAYFORD: Sunday, May 4: Sainsbury's Stadium Way, Crayford. 11.30am to 12.30pm. Monday, May 5: Boots the Chemist, 31 The Mall Bexleyheath. 11.30am to 12.30pm. ERITH, SLADE GREEN & BARNEHURST: Sunday, May 4: Elmfield
David Harris, chairman of the group looking to buy Common Wood, in Penn/Tylers Green, is urging people to keep donating generously after funds reached £35,000. The group needs £100,000 to be able to purchase the wood in order to preserve it for the future
Sutton Council is offering organisations working with parents and children a free new venue to hold meetings. The council is refurbishing the former Newpin building at 204 Thornton Road and will give priority to children and or family groups. The building
A Cheam resident with a history of success in academia, professional life and public service could be crowned one of Britain's highest achieving Asian women next Thursday. Shahwar Sadeque, 60, of Park Road, is up for the social and humanitarian award
BEXLEY'S smallest cemetery is still open for burials after creating room for another 300 graves. The first burial in the extension to Sidcup Cemetery, in Footscray Lane, took place last week. Bexley Council, which owns the graveyard, has taken unused
A FUMING landowner was "shocked and disgusted" after council park rangers towed a traveller's caravan onto his disused field. The group had broken down a fence to get onto the grassland but left a caravan on the council-owned St Paul's Cray Recreation
Breaking into the modelling industry was never going to be an easy ride but Laura Condon remains determined to fulfil her lifelong dream, writes Emma Cassidy. The 21 year old of Dene Close, Worcester Park, has dreamt of walking down the catwalk ever since
A controversial Elstree doctor being investigated over allegations that he falsified blood test results has been banned from immunising children for 18 months by the General Medical Council. Dr David Pugh, medical director of the company that ran the
THE parents of a baby who died after neglect by hospital staff have spoken of their grief and anger. Caroline and Lee Foord of Badgers Croft, Eltham, say neglectful nursing staff were "responsible" for little Lee's death and are preparing to sue Queen
Most workers in the City of London want to quit their job and flee London within the next five years, according to a new report. They are plagued with worry over the threat of terrorism and financial concerns, according to Facing the Future in the City
A NIGHT out with a difference was the order of the day for a group of youngsters and their parents on a bat-detecting trip. The families saw the wilder side of Dartford Marshes' nightlife during a walk around the area just after dusk. The event, organised
MORRIS DANCERS NEEDED: Dacre Morris, an all-women morris dancing side, based in Kingswood Halls, Kingswood Place, Lewisham, is looking for new dancers or musicians. Call Sarah Crofts between 9am and 5pm on 020 8331 9078. HELP FOR DADS: New service DIY
KENT fishermen are urged to respect the close season or face prosecution. The Environment Agency promises to be "out in force" on the county's rivers from now until June 16. During this time anglers must not catch any species of coarse fish except trout
A SECONDARY school is using the latest technology to stop pupils bunking. Forest Hill Secondary School, in Dacres Road, is combating absenteeism with a state-of-the-art telecommunications service. The school uses Truancy Call, an automatic communications
A prisoner who escaped from Wandsworth prison, yesterday afternoon is still on the run. Police are searching for Eamon Donaghue, 27, who is believed to have vanished from the prison between 1pm and 1.30pm yesterday. The Irishman is white, 5ft 8ins tall
A prisoner who escaped from Wandsworth prison, yesterday afternoon is still on the run. Police are searching for Eamon Donaghue, 27, who is believed to have vanished from the prison between 1pm and 1.30pm yesterday. The Irishman is white, 5ft 8ins tall
THE designer of the largest liner ever built is dedicating it to the teacher who encouraged him to follow his dreams. Stephen Payne, 43, of Marvels Lane, Grove Park, will place a plaque in memory of his physics teacher, behind the steering room of Queen
The search is on to find a sovereign to serve her subjects at this year's Finchley Carnival. On June 14, a panel of judges will decide which maiden over 16 is fit to don a crown and sash and lead the procession at the annual festivities from July 16 to
WATFORD RESERVES' title hopes will rest on the shoulders of a young side tonight (Tuesday, April 29) when Nigel Gibbs' side are in action at Southampton. The Hornets go into the game knowing that three points - and another victory from the still to be
CHILDREN still suffering the effects of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster may not get vital respite care because a charity has not been able to find enough host families. Gravesend-based Concern for Chernobyl Children, has raised enough money to fly 30 children
GANG shows are a traditional part of Scouting life and none more so than Erith and Crayford District Scouts' annual show. The show has been awarded the coveted red neckerchief for its high standards and has inherited gang show founder Ralph Reader's traditions
Spring Cup Herons Youth 3 VEP Knights 2. Red Division: Evergreen Youth 1 Bushey Rangers 1; Leverstock Green 5 Sun Postal 2; Riverside Hibernian Green 2 Borehamwood 2000 1, Borehamwood 2000 0 Riverside Hibernian Green 4 (double header); St Albans City
Spring Cup Semi-Finals: Hemel Hempstead Town v Northwood; Hertsmere v Cassiobury. Red Division: Leverstock Green v Hemel Celtic (double header); Evergreen v Garston Boys. Blue Division: Acorn v Riverside; Harpenden Colts v Croxley. April 29, 2003 14:00
PEOPLE who lost their local bus route nearly 20 years ago, may soon see buses running on their road again. Transport for London (TfL) has announced it hopes to extend the B15 bus route into Eltham via Welling Way, from next year. The proposal will now
League Red Division: Pinnacle Youth v Evergreen Youth. White Division: Comet Cobras v Enfield Rangers. Green Division: Alexandra Park South v EDRS Stonegrove. Purple Division: VEP Knights v Chiltern United. April 29, 2003 14:00
League Blue Division: Comets v London Road (double header); Sun Postal Blue v Chiltern United (double header). White Division: Alexandra Park North v Berkhamsted Raiders Red. Green Division: Cassiobury Clarets v Hemel Aces (double header); Gadeside Rangers
League Red Division: Alexandra Park Raiders v Borehamwood 2000; Whetstone Pumas v Northwood Red. White Division: Omonia v Hemel Hempstead Youth; Riverside Hibernian v Whetstone Cougars; Echoes Gold v Harpenden Sharks. Yellow Division: Harpenden Piranhas
League Red Division: Borehamwood 2000 v Echoes Amber; Alexandra Park East v London Colney; Edmonton Panthers v St Albans City North; Evergreen v Whetstone Jaguars. White Division: Harpenden Jaguars v Alexandra Park West; Oxhey United v Harvesters North
League Blue Division: Sun Postal Blue v Moor Park (double header); Pinnacle Youth v Kingsbury Town. Purple Division: Chesham United v Harpenden Colts Tigers. April 29, 2003 14:00
League Red Division: Borehamwood 2000 v St Albans City North. April 29, 2003 14:00
Challenge Cup Semi-Final: Borehamwood 2000 1 Finchleians Youth White 3. Red Division: Garston Boys walkover Sun Postal Scorpions; Finchleians Youth Red P St Albans City West P; Hemel Rovers walkover Harpenden Colts Pumas (double header); Borehamwood Youth
A PACKED programme of activities and entertainment will take place at a May fair on bank holiday Monday. As Hextable Junior School's biggest fundraising annual event, the fair will start at the Rowhill Road school, at 1pm, on May 5. Arena events include
Challenge Cup Semi-Final: Borehamwood 2000 3 St Albans City West 2 (aet). Red Division: Harpenden Colts Eagles 1 Bushey Rangers 2, Bushey Rangers 4 Harpenden Colts Eagles 0 (double header). White Division: Elliott Star walkover Pinnacle Boys; Brady Maccabi
Potters Bar will come to a standstill at 12.56pm on May 10 the exact time of the horrific rail crash in which seven people lost their lives last year. No trains will go through Potters Bar station in Darkes Lane, and traffic will come to a standstill
Challenge Cup Semi-Finals: Harvesters North 0 Whetstone Wanderers 0 (aet - Harvesters win 4-3 on pens); Northwood 0 Omonia 1. Red Division: Chorleywood Blue 5 London Colney 1. White Division: Acorn Raiders 4 Riverside Hibernian Emeralds 3; St Albans City
League Red Division: Belmont 0 Cassiobury Leopards 1; Whetstone Lynx 0 Oakhill Tiger Amber 1, Oakhill Tiger Amber 2 Whetstone Lynx 1 (double header). White Division: Aldenham Leopards 1 Oakhill Tiger Cubs 2. Blue Division: Eaton Bray Lions 2 Alexandra
Police are appealing for information after the death of a man from head injuries on an estate in East London. The Serious Crime Directorate at Edmonton is appealing for witnesses following the death of John Byrne, who was found collapsed in Pembury Road
Divisional Shield: Acorn 2 Harpenden Colts 3. Spring Cup: Hertsmere 2 Harvesters 0; Whetstone walkover Riverside. Red Division: Leverstock Green P Enfield P; Hemel Hempstead 3 Borehamwood 3. April 29, 2003 13:30
League Cup Northwood 6 Abbots Youth 0; Evergreen walkover Whetstone Jaguars; London Colney 6 Sun Postal 2; Echoes Amber 4 Borehamwood 2000 2 (aet). Red Division: Comets 2 St Albans City North 2. April 29, 2003 13:30
A FORMER scoutmaster who abused numerous young boys over three decades has pleaded guilty to 17 charges of indecent assault. Michael Harry Watling, aged 62, of Crookston Road, Eltham, abused scouts, usually aged between 14 and 15, while on camping trips
CRUELTY towards animals is on the increase according to new research. The RSPCA's cruelty statistics for 2002 expose a sadistic side to people's treatment of animals leading the charity to label it a "violent and brutal year". In September, a cat came
A MAN used £11,000 from his mum's inheritance to set up his own porno film business. Trevor Small, aged 53, of Middlepark Avenue, Mottingham, spent the cash on video recorders and computers and began duplicating films he bought in Europe to sell here.
A FORMER bus driver who stabbed a fish and chip shop owner after a row, has been jailed for 12 months. Croydon Crown Court heard Graham Stoakes, aged 57, of Erith High Street, had been in the shop, also in the High Street, on September 28, 2001. An argument
A sculpture depicting England players celebrating their 1966 World Cup win has been unveiled in east London. The four-tonne work of art shows captain Bobby Moore holding the trophy aloft, with other players lifting him on their shoulders. The £725,000
A sculpture depicting England players celebrating their 1966 World Cup win has been unveiled in east London. The four-tonne work of art shows captain Bobby Moore holding the trophy aloft, with other players lifting him on their shoulders. The £725,000
Detectives have raided an address in Tooting as part of a major operation across London cracking down on organised crime groups working in the illegal sex industry. Five officers arrested a Thai woman at the unnamed address last week and police were still
MET Police figures show Lewisham has failed to hit its target officer strength. The target had been to reach 594 officers by the end of the financial year, but at the end of March the borough only had 568 officers a shortfall of 26. Only six boroughs
MET Police figures show Lewisham has failed to hit its target officer strength. The target had been to reach 594 officers by the end of the financial year, but at the end of March the borough only had 568 officers a shortfall of 26. Only six boroughs
NEGLECTFUL nursing staff were "responsible" for a baby's death according to the tot's parents. Caroline and Lee Foord say the verdict of an inquest into their son's death proves what they knew all along. Baby Lee suffered a cardiac arrest when nurses
Detectives have raided an address in Tooting as part of a major operation across London cracking down on organised crime groups working in the illegal sex industry. Five officers arrested a Thai woman at the unnamed address last week and police were still
MUGGERS repeatedly smashed a woman's face into the pavement as she held on to her handbag. The 26-year-old from the Catford area was attacked in Fordel Road, off Canadian Avenue, at 7.50pm. She was walking along the road when two men tried to grab her
TENSION is mounting as the day of the women's FA Cup final approaches and Charlton fans are urged to go along and cheer their team to victory. The Charlton women's team booked their place after a hard-fought semi-final win against Arsenal. Now only Fulham
FOREST Hill could see a refurbished supermarket and new houses as part of the town centre's regeneration. Sainsbury plans to construct a new four-storey building adjacent to its London Road store, extending its sales area to 23,000 square feet. The building
A GRAVE decision has been made to stop providing burial sites for more than two coffins. Residents could buy space dug nine feet deep to hold three coffins but Dartford Council decided to stop providing for three coffins per site following guidelines
A YOUTH found trapped in a smoking building was later arrested for arson. The 17-year-old from Greenhithe was rescued by firefighters from the first floor of the Territorial Army's old building in Stone Place Road, Stone, just after 2am on Monday. The
WORKMEN digging up a front garden got a fright when they discovered an unexploded Second World War bomb. The device was under a lawn in a built-up residential area yards from an infant school. Householders in St David's Road, Hextable, were evacuated,
CORPSES were hastily removed from an undertakers as a neighbouring garage was engulfed in flames. One body was wheeled on a stretcher down a busy main road to a hearse, in front of startled members of the public. Firefighters battling the blaze removed
A MUM-OF-TWO says Dartford Council was warned about dangerous model planes a month before the death of a teenager on the heath. Tara Lipscombe, 13, of Wilmot Road, died when a model plane struck her head when she was walking on Dartford Heath with her
GRAVESHAM Council is urging residents to vote in tomorrow's local elections. More than 69,200 people in the borough are registered to vote but, when the last council elections were held in 1999, only 31 per cent had their say. The council is hoping to
THE FINAL phase in the development of the historic Gravesend town pier is underway. After an award-winning £1.5m renovation of the pier last year, plans have now been submitted to Gravesham Council to create a restaurant and bar, named Q, on the site.
HUNDREDS of parents and children packed out St George's Church Hall to see who had won the News Shopper-sponsored Sure Start logo competition. With a disco, face painting and food for all, everyone spent a fun-filled afternoon but it was two-year-old
RESIDENTS are being asked their opinion on the development of community facilities at St Aidan's Church. Following a survey run by the Westcourt Community Forum identifying residents' needs, the church, in St Gregory's Crescent, will be redeveloped to
PLANS to create six-term school years are being challenged by a Kent teachers' union and could result in a strike. Following consultation last year with parents by Kent County Council (KCC), the new term system should come into effect in 2005 but the
GROUPS in north Kent have joined forces to raise cash for the Ellenor Foundation. The mayor of Dartford Councillor Margaret Eaton launched the Grand Car Competition giving punters the chance to drive away a new Nissan Micra S. The car was donated by the
BUS passengers were thrown to the ground when their driver slammed on his brakes, narrowly missing a 13-year-old boy. Driver Keith Fielding was forced to make an emergency stop when the boy ran out in front of the double-decker bus he was driving along
Airport operator BAA has started penalising airlines that disregard the noise routes for departing aircraft from Stansted Airport. The airport identified eight incidents during January, February and March and has fined the operators a total of £4,000.
TALK TO YOUR MP: Residents in Dartford have the chance to speak directly with their MP at two constituency meetings in May. Dr Howard Stoate will be at Dartford Citizens' Advice Bureau, in Essex Road, from 7.30pm to 9pm on May 2. He will also be available
A TEENAGER, scarred for life when she was bottled in the face in a nightclub row, is pleading for witnesses to come forward. Michelle Marshall, 18, of Chorleywood Crescent, Orpington, bled for a week after she was attacked in Delano, in East Street, Bromley
We feel we must reply to Gordon Nicholls' letter (Councillors have failed to tackle issues', April 24). On the proposed entrance to New Southgate Station, the Friern Village Residents' Association certainly did take the lead in bringing parties together
We feel we must reply to Gordon Nicholls' letter (Councillors have failed to tackle issues', April 24). On the proposed entrance to New Southgate Station, the Friern Village Residents' Association certainly did take the lead in bringing parties together
The Blackwall Tunnel has been branded one of the most dangerous in Europe, in terms of driver safety. Transport for London (TfL) own and manage the tunnel which runs under the River Thames and forms part of the A102 between Greenwich and Blackwall. Results
You reported an invitation by developers to conjure up names from aviation history for new developments in the south of the Adastral Village for a bottle of vintage champagne (Take part in estate's name game', April 17). Those looking for our leafy village
Many schools across the country have been affected by Education Secretary Charles Clarke's funding fiasco and yet Mr Clarke continues to shirk responsibility. In analysing East Barnet School's shortfall in funding, it is abundantly clear that Mr Clarke
Many schools across the country have been affected by Education Secretary Charles Clarke's funding fiasco and yet Mr Clarke continues to shirk responsibility. In analysing East Barnet School's shortfall in funding, it is abundantly clear that Mr Clarke
Mel Simpson seems to believe the petition by Woodside Park residents was considered before Partingdale Lane was closed (Lane closure resulted in fewer accidents', Letters, April 24). In fact, the lane was closed without consulting any of them. The consultations
London is supposed to be moving forward on nature conservation, not backwards (Species under threat from a drying lake', April 17). It would be a real tragedy if Darlands Lake were simply left to dry up. A number of Barnet residents have written to me
GREENWICH Council has been awarded £1.4m to tackle truancy. The Government cash is for a pilot scheme which will run until at least 2006 and currently focuses on Crown Woods, Abbey Wood, Kidbrooke and John Roan secondary schools. The initiative aims to
BUSINESSES in Wanstead and Woodford are being asked to help make their workplace safer. A seminar, entitled Working for a Safer Shopping Centre, aims to raise awareness of issues in the retail sector that are of concern to all employers and employees.
REPEATEDLY shot, slashed, stabbed, starved and dumped are just some of the cruel ways animals have been treated in London this year. The RSPCA has investigated 9,094 complaints in London this year, rescued and collected over 21,000 animals, prosecuted
DOCKLANDS Light Railway (DLR) is welcoming back customers after the reopening of the Central Line. The line was suspended when a train derailed at Chancery Lane station on January 25, injuring 32 people. A DLR spokesman said: "Many DLR customers from
A MOTHER has attacked education chiefs for failing her son who has not been in school for 18 months due to his autism-like condition. Karen Jones, 49, of Lochaber Road, Lewisham, says nine-year-old Charlie needs to be in school to help him with his social
RESIDENTS fighting proposals to build mobile phone masts on a former water tower have won crucial backing. Lewisham Council's planning committee is objecting to applications from Hutchison 3G and Vodafone, which want to put antennae on Ladywell Water
RESIDENTS fighting proposals to build mobile phone masts on a former water tower have won crucial backing. Lewisham Council's planning committee is objecting to applications from Hutchison 3G and Vodafone, which want to put antennae on Ladywell Water
THE Blackwall Tunnel has been branded one of the most dangerous in Europe, in terms of driver safety. Transport for London (TfL) own and manage the tunnel which runs under the River Thames and forms part of the A102 between Greenwich and Blackwall. Results
STAFF at Strands Hair Salon at 23 Market Square, Waltham Abbey, will be raising money for Haven House Children's Hospice, Woodford Green, on Sunday, May 11. They are offering a cut and blow dry for a minimum donation of £15 and a cut and blow dry with
THERE were more mayors than you could shake a stick at for the opening of a new HEAL charity shop in High Street, Barkingside. The South Woodford-based cancer charity was opening its third shop and helping out were Redbridge Mayor Cllr Dev Sharma, Waltham
CHILDREN from the Orchard Estate in Woodford Green honed their skills at an inter-estate coaching workshop attended by paralympian Gold Medallist Lloyd Upsell. The workshop was the culmination of a year-and-a-half long scheme ahead of the opening of the
Finchley RFC ended their tour of Belgium by picking up the Antwerp 2003 Cup last week (Thursday, April 24). Finchley recorded victories against Milton Keynes, Team Extreme and Old Griffinians on their way to lifting the 15-a-side tournament trophy. April
Finchley RFC ended their tour of Belgium by picking up the Antwerp 2003 Cup last week (Thursday, April 24). Finchley recorded victories against Milton Keynes, Team Extreme and Old Griffinians on their way to lifting the 15-a-side tournament trophy. April
A POLICE campaign has been launched in a bid to clamp down on petrol pump evaders in Redbridge. In the wake of spiralling numbers of crooks filling up their tanks and driving off without paying, Ilford police is working alongside garages to step up surveillance
Hendon Rugby Club are through to the finals of the Middlesex 7s after winning the qualifying round at Enfield Ignations RFC on Sunday. Hendon beat Old Haberdashers, Old Tottonians and HAC on their way to reaching this Sunday's finalmay 4, which will be
Hendon Rugby Club are through to the finals of the Middlesex 7s after winning the qualifying round at Enfield Ignations RFC on Sunday. Hendon beat Old Haberdashers, Old Tottonians and HAC on their way to reaching this Sunday's finalmay 4, which will be
Hendon Rugby Club are through to the finals of the Middlesex 7s after winning the qualifying round at Enfield Ignations RFC on Sunday. Hendon beat Old Haberdashers, Old Tottonians and HAC on their way to reaching this Sunday's finalmay 4, which will be
Feltham Community ssociation The People's Centre in Feltham High Street. New members are invited to join two of the FCA's Senior Citizens Sections. On Monday, there is a Whist Drive from 1pm to 4pm and on Thursday, there is a Short Mat Bowls afternoon
Scotland Yard has introduced a 24-hour hotline for businesses with advice on precautions they can take for Thursday's May Day demonstrations. In the past few weeks the Yard has held briefings with affected businesses and given out advice on the Met website
POLICE in Bishop's Stortford are appealing for information after electrical equipment was stolen from a flat above shops in Snowley Parade between 3.30pm and 4.30pm on Wednesday, April 16. Thieves entered the flat while the owner was out and stole items
Pinnacle Youth U10s are on the verge of an historic treble after beating Borehamwood 2000 U10s 1-0 in the semi-final of the Bushey Friendly League Cup on Sundayapr 27. The boys have already won the Red Division of the Bushey Friendly League and are also
LOCAL business leaders came together last week to discuss the local economic situation and the impact of the Budget. The meeting, organised by Harlow and District Chamber of Commerce and attended by MP Bill Rammell, was an opportunity to discuss the state
LOCAL business leaders came together last week to discuss the local economic situation and the impact of the Budget. The meeting, organised by Harlow and District Chamber of Commerce and attended by MP Bill Rammell, was an opportunity to discuss the state
Dolphin Island, an arts based social club, holds six to eight events a month. Age range 20-55. For a free programme and further details call Jeremy on 8412 7050, daytme best, or see posters in libraries. The Surrey Dining Club has members from the Richmond
THE Harlow Well Women Centre has been shortlisted for the first Queen's Golden Jubilee Award in recognition of its contribution and commitment to the community. The prestigious new accolade recognises the achievements of groups across the country who
Bentley Heath Cricket Club got their new season off to a perfect start when they comfortably beat Ibis in a friendly on Saturday. Neil Adams posted Heath's most impressive batting total, with a fine 73, as the hosts racked up 161-5. Heath begin their
Bentley Heath Cricket Club got their new season off to a perfect start when they comfortably beat Ibis in a friendly on Saturday. Neil Adams posted Heath's most impressive batting total, with a fine 73, as the hosts racked up 161-5. Heath begin their
Three pupils from Wycombe Abbey School were unable to join their classmates for the start of term after it was feared they could be infected by the Sars virus. Pauline Davies, headteacher of the school in Abbey Way, High Wycombe, took the precaution of
Old Elizabethans Cricket Club in Mays Lane, Barnet, are throwing open their doors to cricket fans for a colts registration and club social evening on May 2. The club received a grant of £2,800 from the Lottery Awards for All Scheme and have used the money
Old Elizabethans Cricket Club in Mays Lane, Barnet, are throwing open their doors to cricket fans for a colts registration and club social evening on May 2. The club received a grant of £2,800 from the Lottery Awards for All Scheme and have used the money
Old Elizabethans Cricket Club in Mays Lane, Barnet, are throwing open their doors to cricket fans for a colts registration and club social evening on May 2. The club received a grant of £2,800 from the Lottery Awards for All Scheme and have used the money
To describe Doug Lloyd as a man in a hurry would be an understatement. Regularly reaching speeds of 150mph and tearing round corners as if they were not there, the Barnet man is hoping to make a big impression on the world of motorbike racing and fast
To describe Doug Lloyd as a man in a hurry would be an understatement. Regularly reaching speeds of 150mph and tearing round corners as if they were not there, the Barnet man is hoping to make a big impression on the world of motorbike racing and fast
Woodhouse College joined the elite this week when it received beacon status for its top-class performance. The lifelong learning, further and higher education minister Margaret Hodge presented the sixth-form college in Woodhouse Road, Finchley, with the
A controversial Elstree doctor being investigated over allegations that he falsified blood test results has been banned from immunising children for 18 months by the General Medical Council (GMC). Dr David Pugh, medical director of the company that ran
You might have wondered where the writers of television hit shows like Hollyoaks and London's Burning get their inspiration from. Five students from Barnet are about to spend three months finding out. The teenagers have all won mentorships with some of
SARACENS head coach Buck Shelford is under no illusions as to the importance of tonight's (Tuesday) crunch relegation clash with Bristol Shoguns at Vicarage Road, kick-off 7.45pm. The Men in Black go in to the game, which features the two sides with the
A Lee Sidwell hat-trick earned the Dons all three points at Kingsmeadow on Saturday. See Friday's Wimbledon News and Wandsworth Borough news for more. April 29, 2003 10:30
FOREST Hill could see a refurbished supermarket and new houses as part of the town centre's regeneration. Sainsbury plans to construct a new four-storey building adjacent to its London Road store, extending its sales area to 23,000 square feet. The building
A film screening of Oscar winner Denzel Washington's directorial debut, Antwone Fisher, is showing at Streatham Odeon to raise money for Dr Barnardo's. All proceeds from tickets sold for the film, which stars Washington and is based on screenwriter Antwone
AN F-86 Sabre jet will be flown at this year's Biggin Hill air fair to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of the Korean War. The US aircraft will fly in formation with a British Royal Navy aircraft called the Fairey Firefly, both of which flew
MET Police figures show Lewisham has failed to hit its target officer strength. The target had been to reach 594 officers by the end of the financial year, but at the end of March the borough only had 568 officers a shortfall of 26. Only six boroughs
MET Police figures show Lewisham has failed to hit its target officer strength. The target had been to reach 594 officers by the end of the financial year, but at the end of March the borough only had 568 officers a shortfall of 26. Only six boroughs
TOP NOTCH: Top tourist information centre Towncentric in Gravesend is one of five finalists to go through to the national excellence in England awards organised by the English Tourism Council. STAKE YOUR CLAIM: Arrangements are taking place for a host
MUGGERS repeatedly smashed a woman's face into the pavement as she held on to her handbag. The 26-year-old from the Catford area was attacked in Fordel Road, off Canadian Avenue, at 7.50pm. She was walking along the road when two men tried to grab her
MUGGERS repeatedly smashed a woman's face into the pavement as she held on to her handbag. The 26-year-old from the Catford area was attacked in Fordel Road, off Canadian Avenue, at 7.50pm. She was walking along the road when two men tried to grab her
A CABBIE has denied attacking another taxi driver who later died of head injuries. An inquest heard how Michael D'Aranjo, of Portland Road, Penge, had become involved in an altercation with Albert Harrison, aged 70, at Victoria station taxi rank. But
A couple were found guilty of neglecting their cat which had more than 100 maggots living in a four-inch neck infection. Michael Thomas, aged 48, and Christine Baxter, aged 54, of Laburnum Way, Bromley, were each fined £400 plus court costs and given
A Kingston man pleaded guilty to two burglaries and asked for another 18 burglary offences and one count of theft to be taken into account at his sentencing. James Hall, 26, from Lockwood Close, Kingston, admitted stealing items including a handbag and
POETRY FOR PEACE: The Bromley Humanists are inviting people to join them for an evening of poetry with Ann Garet and friends, called Poetry for Peace on May 13. Call 01959 574691. Or visit http://www.slhg.adm.freeuk.com SPRING FAIR: Bromley Multiple Sclerosis
GREENER, more leafy streets will soon be a reality despite residents being told by the council it will not plant any more trees. Petts Wood and District Residents' Association has planted five trees in the area and there are plans for more in the autumn
VETERAN golfers are outraged part of their beloved course could be lost under controversial plans for a new secondary school. Members of the Bromley Veterans' Golf Club say adhering to planning rules which restrict building on green belt land would spell
THAMESMEAD, ABBEY WOOD & BELVEDERE: Sunday, May 4: Safeway Stores, 2 Twin Tumps Way, Thamesmead. 11.30am to 12.30pm. Monday, May 5: Safeway Stores, 2 Twin Tumps Way, Thamesmead. 11.30am to 12.30pm. GREENWICH, BLACKHEATH, CHARLTON & WOOLWICH: Sunday
THAMESMEAD, ABBEY WOOD & BELVEDERE: Sunday, May 4: Safeway Stores, 2 Twin Tumps Way, Thamesmead. 11.30am to 12.30pm. Monday, May 5: Safeway Stores, 2 Twin Tumps Way, Thamesmead. 11.30am to 12.30pm. GREENWICH, BLACKHEATH, CHARLTON & WOOLWICH: Sunday
JULIA Reade was born at the turn of the century the last century that is. In the year she was born, the Wright brothers made their historic flight in a plane, and the first transmission of human speech by radio waves was made. Now Mrs Reade, who lives
Dumping will lead to development of field - I am writing to thank your newspaper for publishing the features and letters about the proposed building development on the Gaelic sports field in New Eltham. My property backs onto the site and many of us enjoy
London's environment chiefs met today to discuss how to tackle enviro-crime in the Capital. Minster for London Tony McNulty, MP, was the keynote speaker at the Association of London Government (ALG) conference. Government and community leaders discussed
SIDCUP is planning a fun- packed day to declare its town centre well and truly open for business again. After the many recent disruptions to town life caused by the construction of a giant supermarket, traders and residents have declared May 24 as the
LEARNING ABOUT LIZ: An eight-week course on Elizabeth I will accompany a major exhibition at the National Maritime Museum to mark the 400th anniversary of her death. The course runs from 10.30am to 12.30pm on Tuesdays up until June 17 at the museum's
Kindness to strangers has earned a Wimbledon travel agent a national award. Travel Choice won Travel Weekly's 2003 mystery shopper award at the Agent Achievement Awards at the Hilton in London last month. Travel Choice was given a 90 per cent score for
A LEWISHAM school is the most oversubscribed in the country but the council insists there is no overall shortage of school places. Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham College, in Pepys Road, New Cross, has 2,000 children chasing 200 places. Candidates for the
A secondary school is using the latest technology to stop pupils bunking. Forest Hill Secondary School, in Dacres Road, is combating absenteeism with a state-of-the-art telecommunications service. The school uses Truancy Call, an automatic communications
Leaseholders in Merton are facing a 266 per cent increase in service charges to correct an oversight dating back to when the right to buy scheme was introduced in the 1980s. Letters proclaiming a rise in administration charge from £15 to £40 for the borough's
FIREFIGHTERS rescued two foxes from a cemetery after a dog killed their mother. The newborn cubs were discovered by two young girls at Hither Green Cemetery, off Reigate Road, on April 22. Downham firefighters kept the foxes in a box at the station, which
Experience a range of therapy treatments at the Cancer Resource Centre in Wandsworth next month. The Touch of Health event offers sessions such as aromatherapy massage, reflexology, reiki, Indian head massage and yoga for £25. The event takes place on
MUSIC COURSE: Musical performance theatre courses are to be run for people who want to learn song and dance routines from stage and film. The course will lead to a public performance in a revue of songs, scenes and choreographed dance numbers. The Montage
FIREFIGHTERS were called out when children put lit matches through gas vents. The fire crew arrived at the Armitage estate, off Blackwall Lane, Woolwich, at 11.54am on April 22. Children had put lit matches through the vents of gas boilers and set fire
The updated Register of Electors, incorporating both new polling districts, is now available for public viewing at the Town Hall. Visit Wandsworth Council's electoral registration office, Fairfield Street, on weekdays between 9am and 5pm. For further
A MAJOR cash crisis faces some of Lewisham's schools due to increasing staff costs. The effect of the shortfall is set to be felt as schools find their budgets do not cover new teacher contracts requiring them to employ more classroom and support staff
AN F-86 Sabre jet will fly at this year's Biggin Hill Air Fair to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Korean War. The US aircraft will fly in formation with Royal Naval aircraft, the Fairey Firefly. This year's 40th anniversary air fair is sponsored
A MAJOR cash crisis faces some of Lewisham's schools due to increasing staff costs. The effect of the shortfall is set to be felt as schools find their budgets do not cover new teacher contracts requiring them to employ more classroom and support staff
MORRIS dancers brought a touch of tradition back to the streets of Lewisham during their annual procession. Colourful all-female Morris dancing group Dacre Morris, based in Kingswood Place, Lewisham, went from the Dacre Arms pub, in Kingswood Place, in
A RETIRED teacher has appeared in court accused of child abuse. Leslie Scott, aged 63, of Black Horse Yard, Whitby, Yorkshire, is charged with three counts of buggery of a child and two counts of indecent assault on a child at Forest Hill Secondary School
BIGGIN HILL: Sunday, May 4: Safeway Stores, Main Road. 11am to 1pm. Monday, May 5: Elmfield Drugs, 136 Main Road. 5pm to 6pm. HAYES, WEST WICKHAM & KESTON: Sunday, May 4: Safeway Stores, High Street, West Wickham. 10am to 4pm. Monday, May 5: Coney
A DEPTFORD man obsessed with Orientals has been jailed for 18 years after raping three Japanese women. Nigel Dean, aged 35, of Evelyn Street, prowled language schools and foreign language bookshops searching for his prey. Jurors at the Old Bailey heard
A DEPTFORD man obsessed with Orientals has been jailed for 18 years after raping three Japanese women. Nigel Dean, aged 35, of Evelyn Street, prowled language schools and foreign language bookshops searching for his prey. Jurors at the Old Bailey heard
AGM MOVED: Welling Town Partnership has moved its annual general meeting to May 13. It will be at Welling United football ground, in Park View Road, at 6.30pm. The businesses and residents' groups partnership was formed in 1999. SHOW SUPPORT: The Welling
A SCAFFOLDING company employing 80 people will be demolished to make way for a housing development. Admiral Scaffolding, in Burnt Ash Road, Lee, refused to move due to having no alternative local site and will now make way for homes built by Lypar (Landstone
