CAMPAIGN group Stop Stansted Expansion has teamed up with the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) to help save dozens of historic buildings from being bulldozed as part of proposals for extra runways at Stansted. The society decided
BISHOP'S Stortford-based company Photonic Products has been presented with a prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise the UK's top award for business performance. The company, based at the Twyford Business Centre in London Road, won an award in the International
PRINCESS Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust has achieved the national targets for accident and emergency treatment deadlines. Staff are now routinely achieving 95 per cent plus for door to discharge and treatment of admission within the four hours target for
A public meeting to discuss the Government's proposals to expand Stansted Airport is being held at the Charis Centre, Water Lane, Bishop's Stortford, at 7.30pm on Wednesday, May 7. April 28, 2003 14:30
A public meeting to discuss the Government's proposals to expand Stansted Airport is being held at the Charis Centre, Water Lane, Bishop's Stortford, at 7.30pm on Wednesday, May 7. April 28, 2003 14:30
SPIRITUAL healer and counsellor from Church Langley is setting up her own healing centre in Chingford.o Carol Fogel, 52, is a qualified counsellor who has worked locally for many years helping a vast range of people with a vast range of problems. But
SPIRITUAL healer and counsellor from Church Langley is setting up her own healing centre in Chingford.o Carol Fogel, 52, is a qualified counsellor who has worked locally for many years helping a vast range of people with a vast range of problems. But
Saturday, April 19, 2003 at the Bradford and Bingley Stadium Valley Parade RESULT: BRADFORD CITY (2) 2 - Jorgensen 12, Gray (pen) 41. WATFORD (1) 1 - Helguson 40. TEAMS: BRADFORD CITY: Davison; Molenaar, Wetherall, Bower, Emanuel; Uhlenbeek, Francis,
STUDENTS from Years 10 and 11 at Woodbridge High School visited Cambridge University as part of a scheme to encourage academic achievement in black students. The trip was organised as part of the Redbridge Junior Windsor Fellowship and students were shown
STUDENTS from Years 10 and 11 at Woodbridge High School visited Cambridge University as part of a scheme to encourage academic achievement in black students. The trip was organised as part of the Redbridge Junior Windsor Fellowship and students were shown
SPECIAL parkwatch schemes being run by Redbridge Council are proving to be a success in deterring vandals who threaten the borough's parks. The scheme, already up and running in Valentines Park, Ilford, will now be set up across other open spaces. It
CHARLTON Athletic Football Club manager Alan Curbishley was at West Hatch High School, Chigwell, to present a host of awards and certificates. The Premiership boss was joined headteacher Frances Howarth and chairman of governors Ann Miller. Presented
CHARLTON Athletic Football Club manager Alan Curbishley was at West Hatch High School, Chigwell, to present a host of awards and certificates. The Premiership boss was joined headteacher Frances Howarth and chairman of governors Ann Miller. Presented
A FUNDRAISING appeal to raise £50,000 has been launched by Jewish-based charity Norwood. Any money raised by the group's Passover Appeal will go towards supporting some of the organisation's services, which are almost entirely reliant on voluntary income
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says the Sars outbreak has reached a climax in Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong and Vietnam, but China is still struggling to cope. The WHO warns if the virus is not contained in China then it may be impossible to stop
Floral Image. The florist where you may purchase beautiful, modern and traditional floral arrangements and bouquets made to order by our qualified florists. We can meet your every floral need, delivering fresh, quality flowers daily, by hand with your
It is shameful that instead of celebrating the success in keeping Edgware Hospital open for at least limited healthcare, both the Tories and Labour have hijacked this into the arena of party politics over who ought to participate in the pomp and ceremony
It is shameful that instead of celebrating the success in keeping Edgware Hospital open for at least limited healthcare, both the Tories and Labour have hijacked this into the arena of party politics over who ought to participate in the pomp and ceremony
It is shameful that instead of celebrating the success in keeping Edgware Hospital open for at least limited healthcare, both the Tories and Labour have hijacked this into the arena of party politics over who ought to participate in the pomp and ceremony
We read in your issue of April 17 that Hendon MP Andrew Dismore will be boycotting the topping-out ceremony at the newly-built Edgware Community Hospital. We of the New Edgware Hospital Campaign are proud to feel that our efforts have been a major factor
We read in your issue of April 17 that Hendon MP Andrew Dismore will be boycotting the topping-out ceremony at the newly-built Edgware Community Hospital. We of the New Edgware Hospital Campaign are proud to feel that our efforts have been a major factor
We read in your issue of April 17 that Hendon MP Andrew Dismore will be boycotting the topping-out ceremony at the newly-built Edgware Community Hospital. We of the New Edgware Hospital Campaign are proud to feel that our efforts have been a major factor
I read with interest Sir Sydney Chapmans article about Barnet and Chase Farm hospitals (Trust's new facilities need financial help', April 24) and must say I agreed with a lot of what he said. The NHS is turning the corner. But, as Sir Sydney says, the
I read with interest Sir Sydney Chapmans article about Barnet and Chase Farm hospitals (Trust's new facilities need financial help', April 24) and must say I agreed with a lot of what he said. The NHS is turning the corner. But, as Sir Sydney says, the
I was highly impressed with the Times Group's in-depth coverage on drugs last week. Dealing with drug misuse is particularly important if the Government, police, Mayor of London and council are going to further bring down the levels of crime in Barnet
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
BRISTOL SHOGUNS head coach Peter Thorburn has named a 24-man squad for the crunch relegation clash against Saracens at Vicarage Road on Tuesday, kick-off 7.45. Thorburn, who appointed Buck Shelford as captain during their seven-year- tint together at
Winners in the 303rd weekly draw of the Princess Alice Hospice Lottery, Friday April 25th. Keep up with news of Princess Alice including events and the weekly draw winners on website: http://www.princess-alice-hospice.org.uk. If you would like to support
In a symbolic move by the Home Office about 30 failed asylum seekers will be removed from the UK today - the first expulsions in eight years. The Afghans will board a flight from Gatwick Airport back to their home country this afternoon. In the past year
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
SARACENS head coach Buck Shelford was left to express the disappointment of his players after the Men in Black were cruelly dumped out of the Parker Pen Challenge Cup Semi-Final by the gut-wrenching margin of tries scored at The Rec on Saturday. Sarries
Detectives investigating the murder of Marsha McDonnell are appealing for witnesses to another incident which happened an hour before the gap year student was killed. An 18-year-old woman was followed by a Man in West Molesey on February 3 about 11pm
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
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
A woman charged with the murder of a man found dead in a foyer of a West London hotel is due in court today. Nicola Swan, aged 32, unemployed, is due to appear in custody at Horseferry Road MC on Monday April 28. She is charged with the murder of a 35
A Nazeing company is marketing a range of protective masks which could save lives in rail crashes, fires and even terroriest attacks. EPM Ltd, based on the Hillgrove Business Park, is marketing masks which people can carry with them and put on in seconds
THE Hare Krishna Temple in Aldenham will open its doors to the public on Monday, May 5. Bhaktivedanta Manor in Hilfield Lane will welcome the public from 11am to 4pm. Visitors will be able to enjoy the grounds and take part in workshops in Vastu Indian
LIFE is tough enough for a prospective mum whose boyfriend has cleared out before the baby arrives. But life for this swan, who is expecting a clutch of eggs to hatch any day now, is being made even harder by a group of thoughtless young thugs. Watford
Our jazz music expert, Chris Howes, is an award-winning promoter who has worked with many leading musicians. He lets our readers know what's hot and what's not ... It's a good week for pianists, three of them in particular. Nikki Iles and Pete Churchill
RESIDENTS in the Leavesden ward are petitioning the district and county councils for parking controls. Three Rivers District Councillor Stephen Giles-Medhurst presented a petition signed by 150 residents of Bucknalls Lane to a meeting of the district
Hundreds of children are expected to have their professional photographs taken in the borough's biggest portrait competition starting next month as the search begins for Sutton's Little Angels. The Sutton Guardian and Sutton Comet has launched its search
THE Rotary International charity, Rotary Foundation, is looking for local beneficiaries for its annual Ambassadorial Scholarships which assist students and other qualified young people. The scholarships enable people to study in another country. During
Tooting & Mitcham twice came from behind to salvage a point against Epsom & Ewell on Saturday. Kevin Webb curled a free kick around the wall to give Epsom an early lead, but within a minute Tooting were level through Dean Canoville's penalty.
Tooting & Mitcham twice came from behind to salvage a point against Epsom & Ewell on Saturday. Kevin Webb curled a free kick around the wall to give Epsom an early lead, but within a minute Tooting were level through Dean Canoville's penalty.
Kingstonian slipped to a 1-0 defeat at 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 lost keeper
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 on Thursday (24th) and police
A promising young football team battling eviction from its Raynes Park home has been told the game has been banned altogether from the ground. Nuwood FC, which is based at Drax Playing Fields in Preston Road, has been fighting the council to keep its
A massive police hunt is underway for a prisoner who escaped from Wandsworth prison this afternoon. Police are searching for Eamon Donaghue, 27, who is believed to have vanished from the prison between 1pm and 1.30pm today. The Irishman is white, 5ft
Scout groups in Dulwich need more adult volunteers to take part in a new training programme. The scout groups comprise Beavers for ages six to eight, Cubs for ages eight to 11, Scouts for 11 to 16 year olds, Explorer Scouts for 14 to 18 year olds, Scout
A campaigner who lives within spitting distance of Dulwich Hamlet Football Club is challenging supporters of the club to put their money where their mouth is and save it from being replaced by a Homebase store. John Beasley, from Everthorpe Road, is battling
Boreham Wood 3 Sutton United 0 Sutton United crashed 3-0 at relegation-threatened Boreham Wood on Saturday. Andrew Findlay (two) and Gary Dixon were on target while United hardly forced the home keeper to make a save. April 28, 2003 15:30
Carshalton Athletic 1 Croydon Athletic 0 Carshalton Athletic have won promotion back into the Ryman Premier League after their victory at Colston Avenue on Saturday. Des Boateng scored the only goal after 44 minutes to complete the club's remarkable turnaround
A Nazeing company is marketing a range of protective masks which could save lives in rail crashes, fires and even terroriest attacks. EPM Ltd, based on the Hillgrove Business Park, is marketing masks which people can carry with them and put on in seconds
A Nazeing company is marketing a range of protective masks which could save lives in rail crashes, fires and even terroriest attacks. EPM Ltd, based on the Hillgrove Business Park, is marketing masks which people can carry with them and put on in seconds
Police are warning people to be on their guard against a telephone caller who claims to be calling about London's congestion charge. It is thought the caller has been trying to obtain credit card details in what police are describing as a scam. Police
THE private Clementine Churchill Hospital in Sudbury Hill, Harrow-on-the-Hill officially opened its new facilities on Tuesday last week, the culmination of a £17 million project which has taken many years. They include a 33-bed medical nursing suite;
Children as young as eight years are invited to learn to dive at Hayes Pool in Central Avenue, Hayes, when new weekly lessons start this Wednesday, April 30, from 5 until 6pm. Each session costs £1.00 and with coaching from a fully qualified diving instructor
A petrol station is offering a reward for information after a member of staff was assaulted on the forecourt. At 6.30pm on Sunday April 13, two customers were seen acting suspiciously on the forecourt of Total service station, on the North Orbital Road
CAMPAIGN group Stop Stansted Expansion has teamed up with the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) to help save dozens of historic buildings from being bulldozed as part of proposals for extra runways at Stansted. The society decided
BISHOP'S Stortford-based company Photonic Products has been presented with a prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise the UK's top award for business performance. The company, based at the Twyford Business Centre in London Road, won an award in the International
PRINCESS Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust has achieved the national targets for accident and emergency treatment deadlines. Staff are now routinely achieving 95 per cent plus for door to discharge and treatment of admission within the four hours target for
Monday, April 21, 2003 at Vicarage Road RESULT: WATFORD (1) 2 - Chopra 17, Ardley 84. DERBY COUNTY (0) 0 TEAMS: WATFORD: Lee; Doyley, Ifil, Gayle, Robinson; Ardley, Vernazza, Hand, Glass; Chopra, Norville. Substitutes: McNamee for Glass and Fitzgerald
FA Cup Semi-Final Sunday, April 13, 2003 at Villa Park RESULT: WATFORD (0) 1 - Gayle 86. SOUTHAMPTON (1) 2 - Ormerod 42, Robinson og 78. TEAMS: WATFORD: Chamberlain; Mahon, Cox, Gayle, Robinson; Ardley, Vernazza, Hyde, Glass; Chopra, Helguson. Substitutes
STREET crime and burglary figures are down across London, says the Metropolitan Police. It has also seen a significant reduction in car crime and homicides. In figures released by the Met for April 2002 and March 2003, it showed that street crime was
YOUNG people from Redbridge are being invited to try their hand at martial arts during a Sikh Youth Day. Sikh boys and girls will be a given a demonstration of martial arts using weapons such as swords and can have a go themselves in Forest Gate on Monday
THE Redbridge Nightshelter will be holding a fundraising spring fayre on Saturday, May 10. It takes place at shelter's base at 16 York Road, Ilford, between 11am and 4pm. It will include fancy good and tombola stalls, teddy tombola, white elephant sale
I read with interest Sir Sydney Chapmans article about Barnet and Chase Farm hospitals (Trust's new facilities need financial help', April 24) and must say I agreed with a lot of what he said. The NHS is turning the corner. But, as Sir Sydney says, the
I was highly impressed with the Times Group's in-depth coverage on drugs last week. Dealing with drug misuse is particularly important if the Government, police, Mayor of London and council are going to further bring down the levels of crime in Barnet
I was highly impressed with the Times Group's in-depth coverage on drugs last week. Dealing with drug misuse is particularly important if the Government, police, Mayor of London and council are going to further bring down the levels of crime in Barnet
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
The Duke of Westminster 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.
The Duke of Westminster 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.
An INJURY-TIME conversion from Olly Barkley denied Saracens their first cup final appearance in five years by the cruel margin of tries scored on an afternoon of high drama at The Rec on Saturday. Saracens had been trailing 20-19, but ahead on aggregate
THE Men in Black's inability to keep hold of their top front-row stars reared its head again this week after the news that David Flatman is poised to sign for Bath. Flatman, the 22-year-old England prop, has rejected a sizeable contract off from the Saracens
A woman charged with the murder of a man found dead in a foyer of a West London hotel is due in court today. Nicola Swan, aged 32, unemployed, is due to appear in custody at Horseferry Road MC on Monday April 28. She is charged with the murder of a 35
A woman charged with the murder of a man found dead in a foyer of a West London hotel is due in court today. Nicola Swan, aged 32, unemployed, is due to appear in custody at Horseferry Road MC on Monday April 28. She is charged with the murder of a 35
Work is set to start in the heart of Great Missenden on a £3 million interactive experience, celebrating the literature and life's work of children's favourite Roald Dahl. Planning chiefs at Chiltern District Council unanimously backed an application
Work is set to start in the heart of Great Missenden on a £3 million interactive experience, celebrating the literature and life's work of children's favourite Roald Dahl. Planning chiefs at Chiltern District Council unanimously backed an application
JOBLESS Harrow man Leon Maxwell has been remanded in custody at Horseferry Road Court accused of stabbing and killing Patrick Fitzharris in Austen Road, Rayners Lane, on Friday April 4. Maxwell, 23, of Goldsmiths Close, Rayners Lane, is set to appear
In a symbolic move by the Home Office about 30 failed asylum seekers will be removed from the UK today - the first expulsions in eight years. The Afghans will board a flight from Gatwick Airport back to their home country this afternoon. In the past year
Wycombe Wanderers secured second division football for next year and completed their final home game of the season in a manner that has typified their season: disappointing. Lawrie Sanchez's side have failed to live up to the expectations of the Adam's
The Horns has been on this site since the mid 1750's and many a good time has been had during those 250 years! But the pub is probably enjoying its greatest success since Licensees Pam & Dennis Cook over in July 2001. With a clear aim to provide service
The Duke of Westminster 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.
Police are warning people to be on their guard against a telephone caller who claims to be calling about London's congestion charge. It is thought the caller has been trying to obtain credit card details in what police are describing as a scam. Police
Detectives investigating the murder of Marsha McDonnell are appealing for witnesses to another incident which happened an hour before the gap year student was killed. An 18-year-old woman was followed by a Man in West Molesey on February 3 about 11pm
AFTER entertaining residents for more than a quarter of a century, the Bushey Carnival and Fair has come to an end. The event, which was organised by Bushey and Oxhey Round Table, will be replaced by a classic car show and fair on Saturday, July 5 the
THE night before she hung herself a woman woke her husband to ask him to hold her, a coroner's inquest heard. Mrs Rosalia Tucker, 34, of Park Road, Watford, took her own life on Saturday, February 8, by hanging herself in the loft of the home she shared
A massive police hunt is underway for a prisoner who escaped from Wandsworth prison this afternoon. Police are searching for Eamon Donaghue, 27, who is believed to have vanished from the prison between 1pm and 1.30pm today. The Irishman is white, 5ft
A gay man was tied up and violently beaten in his home last week by a man 'who reminded him of Russell Crowe', according to police. The 29-year-old man was approached by his attacker about 5am at the south side of the Clapham Common tube station. A Scotland
A gay man was tied up and violently beaten in his home last week by a man 'who reminded him of Russell Crowe', according to police. The 29-year-old man was approached by his attacker about 5am at the south side of the Clapham Common tube station. A Scotland
Detectives investigating the murder of Marsha McDonnell are appealing for witnesses to another incident which happened an hour before the gap year student was killed. An 18-year-old woman was followed by a Man in West Molesey on February 3 about 11pm
A massive police hunt is underway for a prisoner who escaped from Wandsworth prison this afternoon. Police are searching for Eamon Donaghue, 27, who is believed to have vanished from the prison between 1pm and 1.30pm today. The Irishman is white, 5ft
Street traders who illegally advertise cars for sale on the public highway have been targeted by Lambeth street care staff. Five removal trucks removed 13 vehicles with an advertised value of more than £15,000 in raids on King's Avenue, Tooting Bec Gardens
Burglars stole 19 computers from three different departments in the largest theft from Barnet Hospital for more than five years. The computers, worth around £20,000, were taken from the physiotherapy, fracture clinic and outpatient departments, which
Burglars stole 19 computers from three different departments in the largest theft from Barnet Hospital for more than five years. The computers, worth around £20,000, were taken from the physiotherapy, fracture clinic and outpatient departments, which
Burglars stole 19 computers from three different departments in the largest theft from Barnet Hospital for more than five years. The computers, worth around £20,000, were taken from the physiotherapy, fracture clinic and outpatient departments, which
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
THE HIGHLY-acclaimed Henrik Ibsen play, John Gabrial Borkman, played to audiences at Richmond Theatre last week. Set in late 19th Century Oslo, John Gabriel Borkman is a man who has spent the past eight years in voluntary seclusion since serving a prison
A MAY Fair is being held at the Tithe Barn at Harrow Museum and Heritage Centre at Headstone Manor, Pinner View, North Harrow, from noon to 6pm on bank holiday Monday. Attractions will include arts and crafts, circus skills and drama workshops, face painting
THE Hornsey Coroner is to investigate the death of a woman who jumped under a train at Pinner station on Wednesday last week. Metropolitan Line services were suspended between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Watford for about two hours from 8am after the incident
Police are warning people to be on their guard against a telephone caller who claims to be calling about London's congestion charge. It is thought the caller has been trying to obtain credit card details in what police are describing as a scam. Police
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says the Sars outbreak has reached a climax in Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong and Vietnam, but China is still struggling to cope. The WHO warns if the virus is not contained in China then it may be impossible to stop
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says the Sars outbreak has reached a climax in Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong and Vietnam, but China is still struggling to cope. The WHO warns if the virus is not contained in China then it may be impossible to stop
A mercedes stolen from a house in Gerrards Cross was abandoned after the thief could not get it to go faster than 40mph, a court heard. The car, worth £23,000, was taken when the house in North Park was burgled on June 23 last year. Kieran Grinter, 19
A mercedes stolen from a house in Gerrards Cross was abandoned after the thief could not get it to go faster than 40mph, a court heard. The car, worth £23,000, was taken when the house in North Park was burgled on June 23 last year. Kieran Grinter, 19
HUNDREDS of thank you cards were presented to Ealing Primary Care Trust in recognition of its work in improving diabetes services across the borough. More than 12,000 people in the borough have diabetes and the Ealing Diabetes UK Voluntary Group gave
A man was robbed at knife-point as he walked home. The 21 year old was on the 607 bus from Uxbridge on his way home last Tuesday at about 7pm. He got off at the Mcdonalds on Southall Broadway and walked towards Lancaster Road. As he approached Honeysuckle
