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ENFIELD: Political rivals united over Chase Farm legal bid
The last ditch bid to save Chase Farm Hospital has been praised by the political rivals who are set to battle each other for the same job. The under threat medical centre is in the Enfield North constituency, currently held by Joan Ryan MP for New
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EALING: Man admits starting blaze in jealous rage
A Hayes man has been jailed for six years after admitting setting fire to a block of flats in Ealing in a jealous rage. Adrian Harrison, 37, of Bushey Road, Hayes, started the fire in the block in Hanger Lane on July 17 after his girlfriend had dumped
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Carphone Warehouse director quits in share scandal
A director of a huge Acton based company has stepped down amid a shares scandal. David Ross, a co-founder of the Carphone Warehouse which has its headquarters on Gypsy Corner, on the A40, admitted he used some of his 19.4 per cent stake in the company
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CROYDON: Schools come dancing
Croydon has the biggest ballroom dancing scheme in the country for children and it is growing in popularity thanks to shows like Strictly Come Dancing. Champion amateur ballroom dancer Lorraine Drolet has taught thousands of children in Croydon how
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Your guide to travel in London this Christmas
Christmas time traditionally means mistletoe and wine but also disruptions to public transport services. Take a look at how to get around London with our festive travel guide. Christmas Eve A Saturday service will operate on the
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WALTHAM FOREST: Council bans takeaways near schools
Waltham Forest council is to ban fast food outlets from opening within 400m of schools and parks as part of a drive to improve children's health. The council will become the first local authority in the country to impose such rules. Children's Secretary
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BUCKS: Two in court in connection with 2004 dancefloor killing
A man and a woman have appeared in court in connection with the killing of a High Wycombe woman shot on a dancefloor. Reston Braham, 46, from Rhine Close, Caversham, was remanded in custody at Reading Magistrates' Court on Friday, charged with the
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BROMLEY: Father leaves family after attack in Blackheath home
The father of a six-year-old girl who had a gun pointed at her head in a burglary has walked out on his family. Bryan Peters, aged 44, says the stress and trauma caused by the break-in at his former family home in Dursley Close, Blackheath, made him
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MERTON: Wimbledon and Wallingston student caring for the environment
He may only be 11 years old, but Wimbledon’s James Salter is quickly establishing himself as one of the most influential environmentalists in the borough. Last month the former Wimbledon Park Primary pupil picked up the coveted young environmentalist
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BOREHAMWOOD: Tense time at Woolworths
Jobs could be at risk in two stores in Borehamwood after Woolworths and Halfords announced they would be making job cuts across the country. Woolworths said last Thursday it had put its retail and distribution businesses into administration. Its Borehamwood
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CROYDON: Mayday gynaecology ward to close
A gynaecology ward at Mayday Hospital is set to close down, but hospital bosses insist job losses will be avoided. The specialist Bensham ward 1 is due to be shut from December 19 with patients relocated to a new dedicated gynaecology zone. The
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KINGSTON: Hospital video to entice mums
Mums to be are being offered a glossy video to entice them into giving birth at Kingston Hospital. The hospital splashed out on the promotional film to reassure potential parents about the quality of the wards. Earlier year the maternity unit
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MERTON: Wimbledon MP fights to save rail link
Wimbledon MP Stephen Hammond claimed to have won a “major concession” from the Government over plans to reduce Thameslink train services in and out of Wimbledon. From 2015 Wimbledon trains currently stopping at St Pancras will terminate at Blackfriars
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BARNET: Teenager from Hamstead Garden Suburb wins national poetry competition
A poem by a teenager from Hampstead Garden Suburb is featured in a Penguin anthology after she won a national writing competition. The poem I Want to Make a Difference, by 17-year-old Zara Chiu Lea Lim, was one of 50 pieces of writing chosen from
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BROMLEY: Parliamentary candidate wants to hear residents' views
A parliamentary candidate for Orpington is asking residents for their views on how money should be spent on improving transport in the area. Transport for London is giving Bromley Council £100,000 to spend on transport in the borough, as part
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BECKENHAM: Pupils given help at school through kickboxing
Youngsters are being given the opportunity to build self-confidence and belief in themselves by doing kickboxing. DAVID MILLS finds out more. TEENAGERS are being encouraged to stay off the streets and develop skills to help them in the classroom,
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SUTTON: Centre to teach teenagers life skills wins £4m grant
An £8m futuristic walk-in centre designed to educate Sutton youngsters in life skills and safety has secured a £4m Government grant. The proposed Sutton Life Centre will house an indoor street with shop fronts, pavements and a road with the ability
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SUTTON: Bailiffs visit pregnant mum despite her having paid her bill
A heavily pregnant woman recovering from meningitis was visited by bailiffs for non-payment of council tax despite paying her bill on time. Bailiffs paid a visit to Kimberly Dore’s house last Friday to inform her that she owed £670 for missing a council
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Thames Water faces unlimited fine over River Wandle pollution
Two tonnes of dead fish had to be sifted from the River Wandle after Thames Water spilled industrial-strength bleach into the waterway, a court heard. The water company faces a severe fine after pleading guilty to inadvertently releasing 1,600 litres
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Boris Johnson hopes the concerns of Londoners are noticed
The Mayor of London hopes the government is seriously listening to the concerns of people opposing the expansion of Heathrow Airport. Boris Johnson's comments come after the announcement by the secretary of state for transport, Geoff Hoon, to delay
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BECKENHAM: Investigation into warehouse fire
A fire investigation team will go to the scene of a warehouse blaze in Beckenham today (December 8). They will be looking at how the building caught alight in the High Street at 3.34am on Saturday morning. Around 60 firefighters and 12 fire engines
