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  • Top honour for magnificent Marcus

    MARCUS GAYLE's impressive transformation from striker to centre-half has been recognised by players and fans alike, who have voted him Watford's Player of the Season. The former Wimbledon and Rangers player, who has bounced back from being transfer listed

  • Basingstoke Town 2-2 Heybridge Swifts

    Resilient Heybridge gained another point in their battle against relegation but slipped further into danger after Boreham Wood picked up all three points in their match. Dave Greene's men came into this clash unbeaten in six Premier Division games, and

  • Grays Athletic 1-0 Billericay Town

    Grays all but secured Premier Division status for another season with this hard-fought win over improving Billericay Town. The visitors had have a hugely depleted squad to choose from in recent weeks but have carved out the necessary results to maintain

  • Rare fish haul for thieves

    Rare Strurgeon valued at £670 were stolen from Syon Park last weekend, in a repeat of robberies committed last year, leaving police fishing for clues as to who the culprits were. Thirty five baby diamond sturgeon, were taken from Maidenhead Aquatics based

  • Rare fish haul for thieves

    Rare Strurgeon valued at £670 were stolen from Syon Park last weekend, in a repeat of robberies committed last year, leaving police fishing for clues as to who the culprits were. Thirty five baby diamond sturgeon, were taken from Maidenhead Aquatics based

  • The social cost of drugs

    Up to seven out of every ten crimes committed in Barnet could be caused by drug users in search of money to feed their addiction. Chief Superintendent Simon O'Brien, formerly Superintendent at Colindale police station and is now Borough Commander at Enfield

  • The social cost of drugs

    Up to seven out of every ten crimes committed in Barnet could be caused by drug users in search of money to feed their addiction. Chief Superintendent Simon O'Brien, formerly Superintendent at Colindale police station and is now Borough Commander at Enfield

  • Bring Clive home soon

    The pregnant wife of a Sutton soldier has told the Comet of her desperate hope that her husband will be allowed home from Iraq for their baby's birth. Louise Jacobie, of Westminster Road, who is seven months' pregnant, is desperately missing husband Lance

  • Concert hall plans branded 'a dream'

    Campaigners supporting a 1,000-seat £75million acoustically-perfect concert hall in Wimbledon have been branded "dreamers" by council leader Andrew Judge, who has backed a 600-seat civic hall plan. Councillor Judge told a meeting of Merton's cabinet last

  • Concert hall plans branded 'a dream'

    Campaigners supporting a 1,000-seat £75million acoustically-perfect concert hall in Wimbledon have been branded "dreamers" by council leader Andrew Judge, who has backed a 600-seat civic hall plan. Councillor Judge told a meeting of Merton's cabinet last

  • Another arrest in murder case

    A second man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a Siberian woman who was living in London. Oxana Rodionova, 24, was strangled at her Maida Vale flat in Elgin's Way, March 9. Detectives arrested the man yesterday. He is being questioned

  • 14-year-old boy suspect in stabbing

    A teenager and two adults have been arrested following a stabbing in west London. The victim, a 16-year-old boy, was stabbed three times in Scott's Road, near Shepherd's Bush on Saturday. He is recovering in hospital. Shortly afterwards the stabbing two

  • Swans in danger

    Swans on Tottenham Marshes and the River Lea on the Walthamstow borders are continuing to be killed and taken for food by 'large numbers of eastern Europeans', according to police. Following reports of illegal fishing and the disappearance of various

  • Swans in danger

    Swans on Tottenham Marshes and the River Lea on the Walthamstow borders are continuing to be killed and taken for food by 'large numbers of eastern Europeans', according to police. Following reports of illegal fishing and the disappearance of various

  • Lack of GPs 'significant problem'

    A chronic shortage of doctors in Wanstead has prompted calls for immediate funding and more accommodation in a bid to prevent the situation getting out of hand. Identified as a "significant problem" by David Kelly, chair of Redbridge Primary Care Trust

  • Labour slams council

    HARLOW Council's ruling Tory-Liberal Democrat coalition has been condemned by Labour councillors over the latest performance reports that show council services have deteriorated over the last year. Since the coalition took over last May only a third of

  • Labour slams council

    HARLOW Council's ruling Tory-Liberal Democrat coalition has been condemned by Labour councillors over the latest performance reports that show council services have deteriorated over the last year. Since the coalition took over last May only a third of

  • Company sends troop gifts

    BRITISH marines serving in Iraq are to receive special packages filled with treats and goodies thanks to the generosity of staff at Harlow-based defence company Raytheon Systems. The initiative has been organised in support of Raytheon workers who have

  • Company sends troop gifts

    BRITISH marines serving in Iraq are to receive special packages filled with treats and goodies thanks to the generosity of staff at Harlow-based defence company Raytheon Systems. The initiative has been organised in support of Raytheon workers who have

  • Abseil event

    HAVEN House Children's Hospice is seeking people to take part in a sponsored abseil, with Harlow Tye Rotary Club, down the Church Langley water tower, Harlow, between 9am and 5pm on Sunday, May 4. Participants will have to raise a minimum of £100 sponsorship

  • Abseil event

    HAVEN House Children's Hospice is seeking people to take part in a sponsored abseil, with Harlow Tye Rotary Club, down the Church Langley water tower, Harlow, between 9am and 5pm on Sunday, May 4. Participants will have to raise a minimum of £100 sponsorship

  • Lack of GPs 'significant'

    A CHRONIC shortage of doctors in Wanstead has prompted calls for immediate funding and more accommodation in a bid to prevent the situation getting out of hand. Identified as a "significant problem" by David Kelly, chair of Redbridge Primary Care Trust

  • Peace group talk of injustice

    THE LAWYER representing nine British citizens being held in the American prison camps in Guantanamo Bay has spoken of their harsh living conditions. Addressing a meeting at the Vine Church in Ilford by Peace and Justice in East London, Louisa Christian

  • Water load of good tips

    THAMES Water is giving out water-saving tips for people planning to work on their gardens during the springtime. Top tips include installing a water butt, using plenty of organic material like compost and manure, and applying a deep mulch. Watering should

  • 14-year-old boy suspect in stabbing

    A teenager and two adults have been arrested following a stabbing in west London. The victim, a 16-year-old boy, was stabbed three times in Scott's Road, near Shepherd's Bush on Saturday. He is recovering in hospital. Shortly afterwards the stabbing two

  • 14-year-old boy suspect in stabbing

    A teenager and two adults have been arrested following a stabbing in west London. The victim, a 16-year-old boy, was stabbed three times in Scott's Road, near Shepherd's Bush on Saturday. He is recovering in hospital. Shortly afterwards the stabbing two

  • Duke still Britain's richest

    The Duke of Westminister with a bricks and mortar fortune of £4.9 billion yet again tops The Sunday Times Rich List. Britain's weatlthiest man owns prime land in London, Lancashire, Scotland, and developments in Europe, America, Australia, and Canada.

  • Man found dead in hotel foyer

    Police have started a murder investigation after a man's body was found in a hotel foyer in west London, early this morning. The 35-year-old victim was found in the hall of the Leinster House Hotel, in Lancaster Gate, Paddington at 2.20am on Sunday. He

  • Canvey Island 10-1 Enfield

    Canvey's biggest ever Ryman League win capped off their home campaign in some style against relegated Enfield. In truth, there was never much doubt that the Islanders, pipped last week to the Ryman title by Aldershot, would run up something near a cricket

  • Bishop's Stortford 3-4 Maidenhead United

    Stortford's rollercoaster season continues, and they treated fans to a heart-stopping final home fixture at Woodside Park on Saturday. Mid-table Maidenhead came for a fight, and edged in front on 28 minutes when Richard O'Connor advanced from the middle

  • Braintree Town 1-0 Ford United

    Braintree secured Premier Division status for a third successive season with this victory over Ford United. Louis Riddle's winning goal 5 minutes from time was just reward for a strong second half showing in which they often pressured their tough-tackling

  • Chesham United 1-1 Purfleet

    Purfleet cruised to an end-of-season point with Chesham United. For the hosts, this was a much more pressing clash and they desperately sought the points to help maintain Premier Divison status. But they now sit two points behind Boreham Wood with only

  • Bring Clive home soon

    The pregnant wife of a Sutton soldier has told the Comet of her desperate hope that her husband will be allowed home from Iraq for their baby's birth. Louise Jacobie, of Westminster Road, who is seven months' pregnant, is desperately missing husband Lance

  • Another arrest in murder case

    A second man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a Siberian woman who was living in London. Oxana Rodionova, 24, was strangled at her Maida Vale flat in Elgin's Way, March 9. Detectives arrested the man yesterday. He is being questioned

  • 14-year-old boy suspect in stabbing

    A teenager and two adults have been arrested following a stabbing in west London. The victim, a 16-year-old boy, was stabbed three times in Scott's Road, near Shepherd's Bush on Saturday. He is recovering in hospital. Shortly afterwards the stabbing two

  • Peace group talk of injustice

    The lawyer representing nine British citizens being held in the American prison camps in Guantanamo Bay has spoken of their harsh living conditions. Addressing a meeting at the Vine Church in Ilford by Peace and Justice in East London, Louisa Christian

  • Peace group talk of injustice

    The lawyer representing nine British citizens being held in the American prison camps in Guantanamo Bay has spoken of their harsh living conditions. Addressing a meeting at the Vine Church in Ilford by Peace and Justice in East London, Louisa Christian

  • Lack of GPs 'significant problem'

    A chronic shortage of doctors in Wanstead has prompted calls for immediate funding and more accommodation in a bid to prevent the situation getting out of hand. Identified as a "significant problem" by David Kelly, chair of Redbridge Primary Care Trust

  • Airport zone fees will help borough

    A congestion charge zone at Heathrow Airport would be good for Richmond, the Green Party claims. Following the introduction of the controversial charge in central London, Mayor Ken Livingstone is considering a second zone around the airport. This has

  • Airport zone fees will help borough

    A congestion charge zone at Heathrow Airport would be good for Richmond, the Green Party claims. Following the introduction of the controversial charge in central London, Mayor Ken Livingstone is considering a second zone around the airport. This has

  • Spirit of Africa Elephant Kingdom

    THE herd of African elephants at Colchester Zoo's Spirit of Africa Elephant Kingdom are becoming well known for their fertility. So a new sponsorship deal involving Buckhurst Hill-based Holly House Hospital and its on-site Essex Fertility Centre is particularly

  • Spirit of Africa Elephant Kingdom

    THE herd of African elephants at Colchester Zoo's Spirit of Africa Elephant Kingdom are becoming well known for their fertility. So a new sponsorship deal involving Buckhurst Hill-based Holly House Hospital and its on-site Essex Fertility Centre is particularly

  • Sponsored stretch out

    A SPONSORED four-hour non-stop aerobics session is being held to raise money for a Redbridge theatre group and Leukaemia Research. Sideshow theatre company are holding the event on Saturday, May 31 at Vine Church hall, Ilford from 10am for an 11am start