Police are appealing for information about a 14-year-old New Malden who has been missing since she left her home yesterday morning. Jessica Lyn McGareth, of Beaconsfield Road, left her house at 8.25am for Coombe Girls School but never arrived and has
Police are appealing for information about a 14-year-old New Malden who has been missing since she left her home yesterday morning. Jessica Lyn McGareth, of Beaconsfield Road, left her house at 8.25am for Coombe Girls School but never arrived and has
WHEN you first walk into the Perivale studios of top Asian producer Rishi Rich, the first thing you notice apart from a huge mixing desk full of technical equipment is that one entire wall is covered with photographs. On closer inspection, you realise
Eight drug dealers were jailed for a total of 26 and a half years at Kingston Crown Court on Friday, after being secretly filmed selling crack cocaine and heroin on the Fairfield. Police officers posed as customers, and secret video cameras were installed
Eight drug dealers were jailed for a total of 26 and a half years at Kingston Crown Court on Friday, after being secretly filmed selling crack cocaine and heroin on the Fairfield. Police officers posed as customers, and secret video cameras were installed
A MAN and his two nephews were held captive at gunpoint in their own home by robbers on Sunday morning. Three men armed with a pistol and claw hammer forced their way into a house in Hallam Gardens, Hatch End, at 8.15am. They threatened the 55-year-old
Armed robbers burst through the back door of Victoria Wine, New Addington, forcing two female staff to lock up while they grabbed cash from the till. The incident happened at the Central Parade store on Easter Sunday at 9.45pm.Both suspects were wearing
WEST Ham have been buoyed by the news that boss Glenn Roeder is making good progress in hospital following his stroke last week ahead of the must-win clash with London rivals Chelsea at Upton Park on Saturday. So while all minds will be focused on taking
HAMMER'S striker Freddy Kanoute scored the only goal of the game at Manchester City last weekend, which could ensure West Ham United defy the odds and avoid the drop. In fact that strike, which ensured the Hammers left Maine Road with all three points
PAUL BRUSH was dealt a cruel blow this week, when he was told that Greg Heald will struggle to make the start of new season after it was revealed that the Orient defender needs a hip operation after suffering a knock on an old injury against Rushden on
WE finished our league campaign rather disappointingly on Saturday with quite a heavy 5-2 defeat at Forest Green Rovers. We gave two bad goals away, got ourselves back into it and then shot ourselves in the foot again and they could probably have scored
Fives and Heronians48a/o Chingford49-8 (League Cup 1st Round) FIRST division Chingford claimed another Premiership scalp as they annihilated Fives by ten wickets at the Paddock on Saturday. Winning the toss, Chingford skipper Shaun MacMurray elected to
Leyton Pennant2 Yeading1 (Ryman League Division One North) IN the end it was this win on Saturday which assured Pennant will be playing their football in Division One next season, after a midweek defeat for relegation rivals Wembley against Arlesey Town
A host of top celebrities will be teeing up for charity next month, when Kingswood Golf and Country Club holds a celebrity-amateur classic to buy coaches for deprived and disabled children. The Gatwick Airport Managers' Association Golfing Society (GAMA
ANYONE who believes in omens will be pleased to know that the two leagues either side of the Conference have seen good fortune for clubs formed in 1992. Rushden and Diamonds have just gained promotion to Division Two and Aldershot Town, also formed in
AFTER an FA Cup giant-killing, finishing runners-up in the conference last year and numerous appearances on SKY and BBC, you'd be forgiven for thinking that Garry Hill's work at Victoria Road was done for a year. But Hill's biggest task of the last 12
IF YOU fancy a flutter on the Daggers to go all the way to Division Three, then there are plenty of places for you to invest your money. Bookies William Hill are offering the best odds on the Daggers to win the promotion final at 12/5, the same odds as
THE opening of the front counter at Muswell Hill police station may become a reality, but Haringey's police chief has told campaigners not to celebrate too soon. The warning, from borough commander Chief Supt Stephen Bloomfield, came following optimistic
DAGGERS fans will have some not-so-fond memories of the last time they played Morecambe. The game at Christie Park saw the Shrimps get their first ever win over the Daggers, and no doubt Garry Hill will be hoping it's their last before Dagenham wave goodbye
TO many Daggers fans Tony Roberts is priceless, but unfortunately the price tag attached to the Welsh stopper is all too real and it's a hefty one at that. Ever since the Daggers almost won promotion last year, the story of Roberts' insurance payout has
PLAY-OFF heartbreak is bad enough, but to go through it two years running would be a cross too great to bear for Tarkan Mustafa. Last year the defender narrowly missed out on promotion to Division Two with former club Rushden and Diamonds, losing the
WHILE Mark Stein's future at Dagenham and Redbridge may not yet be secure, the striker is certain of one thing and that's that the Daggers should be in Division Three next year, with or without him. Before a summer of contract negotiating can start, there
A DRUG addict who threw a pensioner down a flight of stairs and locked her in a cellar before ransacking her home faces life imprisonment. Daine Christie, 33, of St Anns Road, Tottenham, forced his way into the home of Iolanda Pisano as she returned from
A public inquiry into institutional racism in Lambeth Council has called the borough's chief executive to account. A panel chaired by Professor Chris Mullard, with members including Dame Jocelyn Barrow, Baroness Howells and Martin Walsh, questioned chief
A MAN suffered a broken leg when he was shot with a crossbow outside a pub on Saturday. He was the innocent victim of a revenge attack by two men who been thrown out of the Spanish Arches pub on Belmont Circle, Belmont, about three hours earlier. The
MS DYNAMITE joined grieving families of gun crime on Monday to mark the last few days of the gun amnesty. The pop star and peace campaigner appeared in Wood Green High Road at noon to call for an end to the spate of killings that have shocked Haringey
Dozens of postmen and women from the Villiers Road sorting office, in Kingston, took to their post bikes and cycled around Richmond Park for their annual charity ride in memory of three colleagues on Sunday. The group started from their workplace and
Dozens of postmen and women from the Villiers Road sorting office, in Kingston, took to their post bikes and cycled around Richmond Park for their annual charity ride in memory of three colleagues on Sunday. The group started from their workplace and
OPINION on the streets of Wanstead and South Woodford has swung firmly in the Government's favour since the war in Iraq. But with victory secured, people still have strong misgivings over the motives for the war and what the future holds for the people
FEARS over the Sars virus escalated in Redbridge after three suspected victims were referred to hospital. Two people with symptoms worryingly similar to those associated with severe acute respiratory syndrome were referred by their GPs to Whipps Cross
Two members of a cannabis gang who set up lucrative deals in Wimbledon coffee shops have been jailed for a total of five-and-a half years after customs officers seized £90,000 of the drug. Fireman and former prison officer Kevin Ritchie, 33, and grandfather
EALING Rugby Club won promotion to London Division Two after a 36-12 victory over Saffron Walden RFC on Saturday. Playing at their Trailfinders Sports Ground Home, Ealing went into half-time with a 14-9 lead after two converted tries. Saffron Walden closed
BUSINESSMAN Haleem Kherallah is bidding to take control of QPR. The West End businessman has made a bid for a 26 percent shareholding, currently held by the present board, and other shares held by former chairman Chris Wright. If Kherallah is successful
BUSINESSMAN Haleem Kherallah is bidding to take control of QPR. The West End businessman has made a bid for a 26 percent shareholding, currently held by the present board, and other shares held by former chairman Chris Wright. If Kherallah is successful
Staff and customers at Ottakar's bookshop in Putney were left stunned by the visit of the rudest customer ever at the weekend. Mr Rude was at the shop on Saturday to mark the latest book in the much-loved children's Mister Men series. Mr Rude is the creation
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
This week's events THURSDAY 1ST MAY BOOGIE NIGHTS - is bigger and better than ever before starring Sam Kane, Sophie Lawrence and Jonny Regan comes to The Richmond Theatre at 7.45pm. Until Saturday. Box office 020 8940 0088. RELATIVE VALUES, original work
Thousands of members of the worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community gathered at its Southfields headquarters last week after the death of their leader Hadrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad. A 100-car funeral cortege wound its way from the London Mosque, in Gresenhall
A 21-year-old Carshalton man convicted of handling stolen goods has been told by a judge to stay out of "silly trouble" or face prison. Karl Renn of Thornton Road, who was also found guilty of driving while disqualified, narrowly escaped a custodial sentence
A hospital whistleblower has warned NHS staff will be too scared to reveal irregularities at work if an employment tribunal this week rules against him. Worcester Park man Ian Perkin, 52, who is claiming unfair dismissal against St George's Hospital,
HAYES and Harlington MP John McDonnell is seeking a crisis meeting with Network Rail in a bid to save a heritage railway site in Southall. Mr McDonnell's intervention comes after an article in the Ealing Times on April 3 highlighted the plight of Southall
A Wallington man is facing jail today after a jury unanimously found him guilty of killing Carshalton teenager Luke Plowright. But Peter Rogers, 26, who stabbed the 17-year-old during a fight in Benhill Avenue, Sutton, was cleared of his murder and convicted
Travellers operating house and garden clearance services are back in the borough, dumping huge piles of rubbish which cost thousands of pounds to clear. Last summer Addiscombe Cricket Club were faced with a £8,500 bill, when 117 tonnes of house clearance
THE new extension at the Tesco store in Church Langley, Harlow, has opened with the Church Langley Way store now boasting an improved layout, customer cafe, hot chicken and fresh meat counters, new customer service desk and improved customer toilets.
THE new extension at the Tesco store in Church Langley, Harlow, has opened with the Church Langley Way store now boasting an improved layout, customer cafe, hot chicken and fresh meat counters, new customer service desk and improved customer toilets.
A BUNCH of keys and a pen are an unlikely first line of defence if one is attacked, but at Gates of Harlow's Safety at the Wheel evening on Thursday, May 15, this is the practical approach that will be demonstrated. The evening devoted to tackling driving
Thousands of protesters are expected in London today for May Day protests and demonstrations. The Met police have already warned major businesses in the City of the potential for violent protests, and some businesses have taken precautions such as boarding
NORTHWOOD moved ever closer to the Ryman Division One North Championship on Saturday with a 6-0 thrashing of Aveley Town. Chris Moore grabbed five of the goals to take his tally for the season to 27 in all competitions. Hornchurch managed to win 3-2 at
YEADING manager Johnson Hippolyte reckons his team will have no problem upstaging Canvey Island in the Bryco Cup Final on Monday if they play as they have done all season. Ding have struggled against the lesser sides in the Ryman Division One North but
YEADING manager Johnson Hippolyte reckons his team will have no problem upstaging Canvey Island in the Bryco Cup Final on Monday if they play as they have done all season. Ding have struggled against the lesser sides in the Ryman Division One North but
WING Commander Andy Flint, 40, a General Duties (Navigator) Officer from Eastcote, is in the Gulf where he is looking after the crew from the RAF Nimrod MR2 aircraft detachment. The Nimrod MR2 aircraft is carrying out intelligence gathering over the western
The London family of a man who is believed to have blown himself up in an Israeli bar, killing himself and three Israelis, have spoken of their shock. Asif Mohammed Hanif, 21, is said to have exploded a bomb he carried into Mike's Place, a popular bar
Tempers flared and scuffles broke out among police and protesters in central London today, as anti-capitalists and anarchists took to the streets for May Day. Around 200 protesters blocked the road outside the offices of Lockheed Martin in High Holborn
Thousands of protesters are demonstrating in London today to mark May Day. The Met police have warned major businesses in the City of the potential for violent protests, and some businesses have taken precautions such as boarding up shop windows. However
Tempers flared and scuffles broke out among police and protesters in central London today, as anti-capitalists and anarchists took to the streets for May Day. Around 200 protesters blocked the road outside the offices of Lockheed Martin in High Holborn
TWO women on a joint charge of theft from a Threshers wine shop in Chorleywood have failed to appear in court. Elizabeth Dempster and Stephanie Murray, who both live in Ainsdale Road, South Oxhey, are alleged to have been part of the theft from the shop
A diamond ring which belonged to Marilyn Monroe and was stolen from a London gallery, has been offered for sale, according to a caller to the BBC's Crimewatch. The gold encrusted diamond ring features an M motif and was given to the star by her second
ROBBERS holding bottles of lager forced a man to hand over the camcorder, laptop computer, and mobile phone he was carrying. The 23-year-old was walking down Sandringham Road, Watford, between 4.30pm and 4.45pm, on Saturday when he was approached by three
AN explosion of roadworks in Watford is threatening to cause gridlock for motorists and a severe slump in trade for small businesses. The latest scheme, due to start in mid-June, will mean road closures and one-way diversions for three weeks in Wiggenhall
SINDO self-defence classes have proved so popular with youngsters an Oxhey couple have set up a mini-kids class for five to six year olds. The Sindo methodology channels energy into one part of the body through controlled breathing, allowing the person
POLICE are appealing for information following a series of car thefts at the Hilton National this week. During the first incident, which took place on Monday between 7.45am and 11.45am, a Peugeot 406 left locked and unattended in the car park at the hotel
HOUNSLOW is set for a financial harvest' year for movie makers according to figures released by the borough's film office, who are expecting the film and television industry to boom, despite a down-turn across the capital. According to the figures, nearly
A PLAY said to be the most sexually explicit ever staged in the UK, is raising temperatures across Chiswick. XXX' by Spanish company La Fura Dels Baus, based on the Marquis De Sade's Philosophy in the Bedroom' features naked actors simulating sex acts
A REPORTED down-turn in London's property market, that has led to the largest gap between the average advertised price and selling price throughout the capital's properties, has been shrugged off by the borough of Hounslow, named as one of only four supposed
THE latest nation-wide crime report released this week show a frightening 23 per cent rise over the last year for brutal crimes across the borough of Hounslow, that included murder, GBH, ABH, Common Assault, Harrasment and carrying an offensive weapon
PLANS to turn a Grade II listed care home in one of Brentford's conservation areas, into a hostel for homeless families was rejected this week, after resident's groups and councillors spoke out against the project. Members of the Brentford Community Council
PAUL Mortimer has taken over as the new Group Editor of the Richmond and Twickenham Times Series. His appointment follows the retirement of Malcolm Richards, who has been in the post for 27 years. Fifty-three-year old Mr Mortimer was Editor of the Staffordshire
CIP, the arms length management company set up to take care of the borough's leisure facilities, may be putting up to 14 of it's workers' jobs at risk, as the result of a new contract for grounds maintenance work within the borough, according to Hounslow's
A CLUB for young people in Brentford to get Animated' was launched last night at St Paul's Church, thanks to the partnership between Hounslow's Community Health Council (CHC) and Big Blue'. Thursday (May 1st) saw the opening of Animate, a youth club held
SEVEN young Chiswick residents are striving to raise funds for a ground breaking exploration on the west coast of Canada as a key part of their Duke of Edinburgh Gold award programme. Based out of the Sutton Court Open Centre, the seven youngsters - Emma
A victory for the frail and elderly was hailed this week, when, after over four hours of probing and discussion by Hounslow Council's Scrutiny and Overview Committee, the decision to close John Aird House care home was thrown back to the Executive Committee
THE CLOSURE threat to Chiswick Library increased this week, when council officers admitted that the withdrawal of developers from a current plan to save the library, has left them with no alternatives. The Disability Discrimination Act, which comes into
THE SHOCKED Hounslow family of the man named as the suicide bomber that killed three innocent Israelis in a pub and injured a further 35 on Wednesday evening have said he was a harmless teddy bear''. 21-year-old Asif Mohammed Hanif, a former student of
Desperate headteachers petitioned Tony Blair at Downing Street yesterday (April 30) in a last-ditch attempt to solve the school funding crisis in Barnet. Parents, governors and councillors joined more than 75 headteachers to present the Prime Minister
Desperate headteachers petitioned Tony Blair at Downing Street yesterday (April 30) in a last-ditch attempt to solve the school funding crisis in Barnet. Parents, governors and councillors joined more than 75 headteachers to present the Prime Minister
Desperate headteachers petitioned Tony Blair at Downing Street yesterday (April 30) in a last-ditch attempt to solve the school funding crisis in Barnet. Parents, governors and councillors joined more than 75 headteachers to present the Prime Minister
Former Barnet Council leader Alan Williams has resigned from his Burnt Oak seat. Mr Williams a Labour firebrand nicknamed the Beast of Burnt Oak led the council from 1994 to 2002, and was the only non-Conservative to hold the post since the council was
Former Barnet Council leader Alan Williams has resigned from his Burnt Oak seat. Mr Williams a Labour firebrand nicknamed the Beast of Burnt Oak led the council from 1994 to 2002, and was the only non-Conservative to hold the post since the council was
Former Barnet Council leader Alan Williams has resigned from his Burnt Oak seat. Mr Williams a Labour firebrand nicknamed the Beast of Burnt Oak led the council from 1994 to 2002, and was the only non-Conservative to hold the post since the council was
A special needs teacher has been barred from her school by Barnet Council, after returning from SARS-affected Toronto despite her children being told they must attend lessons. Rachel Lewis, 35, and her partner Felix Gill, of Corringham Road, Golders Green
Rail safety officials say train drivers are ignoring automated stop signals, and have warned three drivers after their trains continued past red lights this year. In its latest report about train drivers continuing past the stop signals, the Health and
Compensation for traders affected by the closure of the Central Line has been ruled out by London Underground. After considering the issue, London Underground Managing Director Paul Godier said that compensation would set a precedent that could end up
THE following planning applications have been received by Wycombe, Chiltern, South Bucks and South Oxfordshire district councils: Amersham Conversion of part of garage to living accommodation, at 20 Station Road, for Mrs C Cosens. Single-storey side extension
Fears over the Sars virus escalated in Redbridge after three suspected victims were referred to hospital. Two people with symptoms worryingly similar to those associated with severe acute respiratory syndrome were referred by their GPs to Whipps Cross
Paul Brush was dealt a cruel blow this week, when he was told that Greg Heald will struggle to make the start of new season after it was revealed that the Orient defender needs a hip operation after suffering a knock on an old injury against Rushden on
A LOCAL band who play left-field rock and punk sold out on their first performance in the Trinity bar in Harrow later this month. The Infidels are a four man band who started up about six months ago and are currently on their first tour - and hoping for
Police are appealing for information about a 14-year-old New Malden who has been missing since she left her home yesterday morning. Jessica Lyn McGareth, of Beaconsfield Road, left her house at 8.25am for Coombe Girls School but never arrived and has
PART of the historic Kings Head Hotel in Harrow-on-the-Hill is set to be demolished after councillors agreed the move on Tuesday. An application for planning permission to demolish a single-storey workshop at the rear of the hotel in High Street was originally
A Chinese radiology consultant at Barnet Hospital, who was victimised by his bosses and discriminated against racially, has been awarded more than £186,000 in compensation. An employment tribunal decided last week (April 24) that Barnet and Chase Farm
A diamond ring, which belonged to Marilyn Monroe and was stolen from a London gallery last month, has been offered for sale, according to a caller to the BBC's Crimewatch. The gold encrusted diamond ring features an M motif and was given to the star by
Councillor Woodley tried desperately to explain to headteachers and worried parents at the council's extraordinary meeting on education on April 28 (Monday) how the council intended to deal with the current £8 million education shortfall but was cut short
TUESDAY'S game with Wrexham was an emotional one for me, and I want to thank the fans for the ovation they gave to me at the end because it will be my last game for Orient at Brisbane Road after being told that I won't be getting a new contract next season
Leyton Orient0 Wrexham1 Morrell 25 (League Division Three) PAUL Brush found it hard to remain diplomatic about controversial referee Mark Cooper after the West Midlands whistle blower took the gloss off Orient's final home game of the season by inexplicably
Leigh-on-Sea141-9 Walthamstow144-2 (League Cup First Rnd) WALTHAMSTOW warmed-up for the new season with a comprehensive win at Leigh-on-Sea on Saturday. The home team won the toss and despite an innings of 67 from Simon Burch, wickets fell at a regular
FRESH from having a court named in his honour at home club Connaught in Chingford, world number one Peter Nicol goes into action for the first time with England in the European Championships in Nottingham (today) Thursday. To add extra spice for the Scottish
Loughton198-5 Stanford le Hope194-8 (League Cup Rnd One) LOUGHTON secured a second round trip to Shenfield, when they secured a comfortable win over Division Three out-fit Stanford Le Hope over the weekend. The match saw the welcome return of Ian Russell
Andy Harris and John Martin were this week left shell-shocked when they were dealt the devastating news that they are surplus to requirements at Orient. The pair will be joining the hundreds of other out of contract players searching for a new club this
A NUMBER of top Woodford Green athletes were honoured at the club's AGM on Friday, as both current stars and stars of the future picked up awards. Top of the tree was the senior mens, 'Best Performance of the Year', won by Kemmel Thompson, who was ranked
Leyton Pennant1 Marlow1 (Ryman League Division One North) ANOTHER tension filled nail-biter saw Pennant move a point closer to securing their Division One status, last Thursday. Steve Shaw again opened the scoring for the hosts, but just 12 minutes before
A 12 month, £3.5 million refurbishment of Walthamstow bus station starts next Saturday. The reconstruction of the station will enable it to handle about 2500 buses a day, as services in the area are increased by Transport for London. A subway link to
A 12 month, £3.5 million refurbishment of Walthamstow bus station starts next Saturday. The reconstruction of the station will enable it to handle about 2500 buses a day, as services in the area are increased by Transport for London. A subway link to
Leighton Town0 Leyton1 (Ryman League Division 2) HAVING lost to Leighton Town in their home tie earlier in the season, Leyton needed a good result in this match to balance the account. Within minutes of the start they had Leighton defending and were unlucky
Forest Green Rovers5 Grayson 26, Richardson 41, Grayson 55, Odejayi 58, Cowe 62 Daggers2 West 45, Terry 46 (Nationwide Conference) DAGGERS fans who ventured into Forest Green's local village would have noticed that there was a slight twilight zone feel
ANDY Harris and John Martin were this week left shell-shocked when they were dealt the devastating news that they are surplus to requirements at Orient. The pair will be joining the hundreds of other out of contract players searching for a new club this
DESPITE seeing his chances of securing a first European Tour victory go up in smoke on Sunday after shooting a 72 in the final round of the Spanish Open, Chingford-based golfer Simon Khan remained upbeat this week when he said that he was going to use
Leyton Orient0 Rushden and Diamonds0 (League Division Three) THERE has been little to cheer about at Brisbane Road this season and Orient boss Paul Brush was pleased to see it stay that way on Saturday, as Rushden came in search of a win that would have
Hainault and Clayhall266-6 Epping135-5 (League Cup 1st Round) THE SCORELINE suggested a trouncing but Epping battled hard and did not lose any face against their Premiership opponents. The Division Three outfit were playing their first game of the season
FIREFIGHTERS rescued two residents trapped in a burning house in Finsbury Park on Saturday. A bedridden woman was carried out of the Endymion Road property by firemen wearing breathing apparatus and a man stranded in the top floor of the three-storey
LEON Maxwell, 23, of Goldsmith Close, Rayners Lane, appeared at the Old Bailey on Thursday last week charged with the murder of Patrick Fitzharris on April 4. He was remanded in custody to June 26. May 1, 2003 10:30
MORECAMBE manager Jim Harvey is keeping tight lipped over the play-offs and is rolling with the punches when it comes to the opposition his side will be facing tonight (Thursday) and on Bank Holiday Monday. Up until Saturday the final standings in the
THE Haringey family of a man killed outside a nightclub in Clerkenwell have made a heartfelt appeal for information about his death. Jason Fearon was shot as he sat in an Audi TT car outside Turnmills nightclub in Clerkenwell Road on Monday, April 21.
A TODDLER was knocked down and killed in an horrific accident on a busy Tottenham road this week. Two-year-old Toyosi Daramola, of the Woodbury Down estate in Finsbury Park, was crossing Seven Sisters Road with her mother on Monday morning when a lorry
Work is under way to make sure water keeps flowing, whatever the summer weather may hold. Workmen from Thames Water are working on Streatham Reservoir in Daysbrook Road, which is built of brick and was constructed in about 1840. A spokesman said: "We're
TO celebrate the Daggers making it to the play-offs, the Guardian is giving away two of the new shirts which the Daggers will be wearing next season signed by the whole squad. So if you would like to model one of the first signed shirts to the promotion
HARINGEY school staff's plans to stage a three-day walkout next week have been condemned by a top councillor. The action comes as the public services union, Unison, enters its second year of campaigning for a capital-wide £4,000 level of London weighting
ANGER is growing over public consultation on the threat to cancer services at Mount Vernon Hospital. Two plans put forward for debate by Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Strategic Health Authority (BHSHA) propose moving Mount Vernon's cancer centre to either
Cyclists will be able to cross the Hogsmill River, following the construction of a bridge between Elmbridge Avenue, Surbiton, and Green Lane, New Malden. The bridge has been designed and funded by the London Cycle Network and its opening coincides with
The first official tournament of latest toy craze Beyblade started yesterday in Kingston's Entertainer toy store in Thames Street and in other branches across the country. The first round was expected to attract 10,000 participants nationwide. The London
FREE Sunday parking in town centre car parks owned by Harrow Council is to be abolished. Notices warning motorists about the planned imposition of parking charges on Sundays have been displayed in the car parks affected in Greenhill Way and Gayton Road
Eight drug dealers were jailed for a total of 26 and a half years at Kingston Crown Court on Friday, after being secretly filmed selling crack cocaine and heroin on the Fairfield. Police officers posed as customers, and secret video cameras were installed
POLICE have raided addresses in Harrow and Wembley as part of a London-wide drive to stamp out the illegal "sex industry", launched on Thursday last week. More than 50 arrests were made in a series of raids carried out over four days, and 13 women and
IT does make you wonder what exactly you have to do to make your voice heard where mobile phone masts are concerned. News this week that Hutchison 3G has won its appeal for the site in Carnarvon Road, South Woodford, beggars belief. For if ever there
CONSERVATIVE mayoral candidate Steven Norris set out his vision for the capital when he visited Redbridge to address local activists. Arriving by car 45 minutes late the former transport minister was keen not to let Mayor Livingstone take the rap, blaming
A QUICK-THINKING ten-year-old photographer snapped two suspected criminals fleeing from their smashed getaway car. Vincent Pamenter, who never leaves his house without his trusty camera, has now passed the incriminating photos to police. Budding photographer
High-achieving scouts from Wimbledon have taken part in a national parade as a reward for hard work here and abroad. The St George's Day parade at Windsor Castle, on Sunday, April 27, was attended by Queen's scouts throughout the country, including 31
WOODBRIDGE High School headteacher Barbara Haigh has paid tribute to pupil Gary Green following his tragic death. The body of the 14-year-old was found by his father hanging near the footpath between Roding Lane Cemetery and the Redbridge Garden Centre
QPR manager Ian Holloway has called for the use of TV replays to help referees with contentious decisions, after his side were reduced to nine men in Saturday's match with Crewe Alexandra. Rangers missed out on the chance of automatic promotion when they
QPR manager Ian Holloway has called for the use of TV replays to help referees with contentious decisions, after his side were reduced to nine men in Saturday's match with Crewe Alexandra. Rangers missed out on the chance of automatic promotion when they
A gold jewellery-clad woman stole a diamond ring from Woods jewellers in London Road, Morden, at 1.55pm on Friday, April 25. The woman, who was aged about 33, white and wore a white top and blue jeans, tried on a ruby and diamond gold ring worth £900
COMPENSATION for traders affected by the closure of the Central Line has been ruled out by London Underground. After considering the issue, London Underground Managing Director Paul Godier said that compensation would set a precedent that could end up
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
A 90-YEAR-OLD man who was subjected to a horrifying attack by robbers in his Woodford Bridge home has vowed never to return home. Joseph Walker, known locally as John, was set upon by two attackers who broke his ribs, stabbed him, stood on his neck and
BRENTFORD boss Wally Downes hopes to beef up his goal-shy squad with the signing of non-league hitman Scott Ramsay. Ramsay has netted 37 goals for Eastbourne Borough this season to take his side to the top of the Doctor Martens Eastern Division. Only
BRENTFORD boss Wally Downes hopes to beef up his goal-shy squad with the signing of non-league hitman Scott Ramsay. Ramsay has netted 37 goals for Eastbourne Borough this season to take his side to the top of the Doctor Martens Eastern Division. Only
EALING Rugby Club won promotion to London Division Two after a 36-12 victory over Saffron Walden RFC on Saturday. Playing at their Trailfinders Sports Ground Home, Ealing went into half-time with a 14-9 lead after two converted tries. Saffron Walden closed
A 90-YEAR-OLD man who was subjected to a horrifying attack by robbers in his Woodford Bridge home has vowed never to return home. Joseph Walker, known locally as John, was set upon by two attackers who broke his ribs, stabbed him, stood on his neck and
A MASSIVE residential development has been earmarked for the Queen Mary and Westfield College site in South Woodford. Over 300 homes are expected to be built on the High Road land which was recently bought by private pension fund holder Waltham Forest
A violent convict was on the run this week after pulling off a daring escape from Wandsworth Prison on Monday afternoon. Police scrambled a helicopter to join the search for Eamon Donaghue, 27, who is believed to have ditched his prison clothes for a
IMAGINE how difficult it is to paint a picture from scratch. Now imagine trying to paint a picture when you are deaf, dumb and mostly blind. This is what Indian-born artist Khaled Alvi is faced with every day of his life. Khaled, 39, has lived and painted
A NEW £70,000 playground was officially opened by Ealing Council this week. Children were invited to attend the opening of the new playground at North Acton Playing Fields and despite the wet weather some of them braved the rain to enjoy the new play
You might have thought you were in Calais walking down Sutton High Street at the weekend. All things Gallic were in abundance as the French market hit town. Traders plied their wares, ranging from French bread, cheese, meat, garlic and wine to arts, crafts
THIEVES who stole a home kidney dialysis machine during a burglary have been described as despicable by police. The Automated Peritoneal Dialysis Machine, worth around £2,500, was on loan to 62-year-old man from Hammersmith Hospital. But between 1.30pm
DISILLUSIONED residents have lost their long-fought battle to prevent a telecommunications giant installing more mobile phone masts in their cancer-hit street. Concerned with the high number of cancer sufferers and possible links to radiation, residents
A BUNCH of keys and a pen are an unlikely first line of defence if one is attacked, but at Gates of Harlow's Safety at the Wheel evening on Thursday, May 15, this is the practical approach that will be demonstrated. The evening devoted to tackling driving
NORTHWOOD moved ever closer to the Ryman Division One North Championship on Saturday with a 6-0 thrashing of Aveley Town. Chris Moore grabbed five of the goals to take his tally for the season to 27 in all competitions. Hornchurch managed to win 3-2 at
RUISLIP golfer Neil Wichelow qualified for the final of the Glenmuir British Club Professional Championship with a one-under-par 69 at Crews Hill, Enfield. Wichelow, who is the host professional at Crews Hill, used his local knowledge to earn a tie for
RUISLIP golfer Neil Wichelow qualified for the final of the Glenmuir British Club Professional Championship with a one-under-par 69 at Crews Hill, Enfield. Wichelow, who is the host professional at Crews Hill, used his local knowledge to earn a tie for
IMAGINE how difficult it is to paint a picture from scratch. Now imagine trying to paint a picture when you are deaf, dumb and mostly blind. This is what Indian-born artist Khaled Alvi is faced with every day of his life. Khaled, 39, has lived and painted
IMAGINE how difficult it is to paint a picture from scratch. Now imagine trying to paint a picture when you are deaf, dumb and mostly blind. This is what Indian-born artist Khaled Alvi is faced with every day of his life. Khaled, 39, has lived and painted
A special needs teacher has been barred from her school by Barnet Council, after returning from SARS-affected Toronto despite her children being told they must attend lessons. Rachel Lewis, 35, and her partner Felix Gill, of Corringham Road, Golders Green
THREE friends will be joining thousands of men and women from around the world to take to the streets of London during a charity moonlight walk for breast cancer. Carolyn Muoio, with her sister Susanne and best friend Michele, will join 15,000 people
ANTICIPATION, the bronze statue that disappeared from Uxbridge after being unveiled by the Queen last year, is back. The £52,000 bronze structure was put back last week but some work still needs to be finished before it is properly ready. Anticipation
THE end of the season cannot come quickly enough for Watford who were comfortably beaten 3-0 by a potentially Premiership bound but understrength Reading side at Vicarage Road on Wednesday, April 30. The Royals, who were guaranteed home advantage in the
The London family of a man who is believed to have blown himself up in an Israeli bar, killing himself and three Israelis, have spoken of their shock. Asif Mohammed Hanif, 21, is said to have exploded a bomb he carried into Mike's Place, a popular bar
Tempers flared and scuffles broke out among police and protesters in central London today, as anti-capitalists and anarchists took to the streets for May Day. Around 200 protesters blocked the road outside the offices of Lockheed Martin in High Holborn
Thousands of protesters are demonstrating in London today to mark May Day. The Met police have warned major businesses in the City of the potential for violent protests, and some businesses have taken precautions such as boarding up shop windows. However
A diamond ring which belonged to Marilyn Monroe and was stolen from a London gallery, has been offered for sale, according to a caller to the BBC's Crimewatch. The gold encrusted diamond ring features an M motif and was given to the star by her second
MRS STELLA BULLIMORE, the verger and caretaker at St Mary's Church in Watford town centre, will retire on Monday after 20 years of dedicated service. From practical tasks such as keeping the church clean and flower arranging to offering vital support
A DEPRESSIVE doctor from Watford who was dreading an investigation into his potentially fatal heart condition killed himself by taking an overdose of medication, a court heard on Monday. Dr Edmund Major was said to be enthusiastic about trying psychotherapy
A LONE skateboarder wreaked havoc on shopkeepers in Kings Langley on Easter Sunday by smashing panes of glass along the high street. At 9.30pm the young man was spotted smashing windows by many passers-by and residents who were alerted by the sound of
A NEW Associate Choreographer has begun his role at a prestigious Chiswick dance company this month. Rambert Dance Company have announced that Rafael Bonachela was offered the choreographer position after the company were impressed by the 31-year-old's
THE MOTHER of a 22-year-old man who died seven years ago in a car crash in Italy, has this week condemned the condition and access of the cemetery where her son is buried in Chiswick. Pearl Bridgeman-Boney who has lived in her house in Duke Road for 33
A PRAYER Hall in Hounslow is causing an unholy row between residents and religious leaders, who were given an ultimatum this week to respond to complaints over cooking odours, noise and parking. The hall behind the Hussar Public House on Staines Road
SCHOOLS and colleges in Hounslow were placed on alert last week, with at least two children barred from returning to lessons after visiting countries affected by the killer virus SARS, during their Easter break. The deadly infection which typically starts
A LODGE for severely handicapped people in Heston will be overshadowed by a four storey block of flats, fear local residents, after developers were given the go-ahead on their plans this week. Davenport Lodge, which houses 19 handicapped adults, sits
THE FIRST pictures of the controversial tower block development planned for the vacant Scottish Widdows site next to Kew Bridge were unveiled this week. The plans have raised fears from Hounslow's representative on the GLA, Cllr Tony Arbour that they
A special needs teacher has been barred from her school by Barnet Council, after returning from SARS-affected Toronto despite her children being told they must attend lessons. Rachel Lewis, 35, and her partner Felix Gill, of Corringham Road, Golders Green
Rail safety officials say train drivers are ignoring automated stop signals, and have warned three drivers after their trains continued past red lights this year. In its latest report about train drivers continuing past the stop signals, the Health and
Thousands of protesters are demonstrating in London today to mark May Day. The Met police have warned major businesses in the City of the potential for violent protests, and some businesses have taken precautions such as boarding up shop windows. However
LOOKING back over the Watford Observer Awards over the last 30 years, one notices that a little habit has crept in down at Vicarage Road. They are referred to as Watford FC Awards. Funny that, because I am sure we originated them, designed them and the
Compensation for traders affected by the closure of the Central Line has been ruled out by London Underground. After considering the issue, London Underground Managing Director Paul Godier said that compensation would set a precedent that could end up
NEARLY 100 residents have voiced their concerns to Wycombe District Council about plans to build 18 houses in Princes Risborough. Proposals to develop the land behind houses 5-21, in Wycombe Road, have angered residents who all feel they have not been
A 90-year-old man who was subjected to a horrifying attack by robbers in his Woodford Bridge home has vowed never to return home. Joseph Walker, known locally as John, was set upon by two attackers who broke his ribs, stabbed him, stood on his neck and
Fears over the Sars virus escalated in Redbridge after three suspected victims were referred to hospital. Two people with symptoms worryingly similar to those associated with severe acute respiratory syndrome were referred by their GPs to Whipps Cross
