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Whitney wows crowd at Battersea charity gig
Whitney Houston dazzled the crowd with a rare live performance at a star-studded charity ball in Battersea. Celebrities, including Elton John's partner David Furnish, turned out for the Caudwell Children Legends Ball in Battersea Park, where Whitney
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Warnock angered as Palace lose
Neil Warnock slammed referee Michael Jones's decision not to send Marvin Elliott off for a horror tackle after Bristol City won the play-off semi-final first leg 2-1 at Selhurst Park. Ben Watson looked to have ensured Palace would take a 1-1 draw to
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Boris meets NY counterpart
Boris Johnson met New York mayor Michael Bloomberg to exchange ideas and talk through issues that affect both cities such as transport, crime and the environment. Combating crime in the capital was at the forefront of Johnson's election campaign, with
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Roack of ages: Babysitters reunite for music and fun
A Chiswick babysitting circle was reunited after 30 years for a night or fun and music. The circle, set up in 1978 by mums Ann Sainsbury and Judi Hourahine, gathered together on April 26 at St Michaels and All Angels Parish Hall, Chiswick for the one
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Palace lose 2-1 in first leg of play-offs
Promotion chasing Crystal Palace face an uphill challenge after they lost out to a stunning 90th minute Bristol City goal. Goalkeeper Julian Speroni was forced to pick the ball out of his own net after 53 minutes when Robins captain Louis Carey curled
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Full time score: Crystal Palace 1 - 2 Bristol City
Promotion chasing Crystal Palace face an uphill challenge after they lost out to a stunning 90th minute Bristol City goal. Goalkeeper Julian Speroni was forced to pick the ball out of his own net after 53 minutes when Robins captain Louis Carey curled
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Flats plan is a bad idea
I write to offer support for the Penwortham Road residents. I live close to Penwortham Road and I can see the health and safety problem that will occur if planning permission is granted to build flats at the rear of Penwortham and Thale Roads in SW16
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Half-time: Crystal Palace 0 - 0 Bristol City
Palace fan's hopes of a first leg advantage are on hold with Bristol City having just about had the better of the first half. The crowd at Selhurst Park have seen Trevor Sinclair trickle a shot toward the line only for his effort to be cleared.
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Pick up shares in this eco site
A new website dedicated to promoting the many practical, economical and environmental benefits from sharing products and household items has been developed by a Southfields resident. The website - letsallshare.com - is completely free to use for anyone
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Circling the globe at 50 degrees north
Chiswick resident Peter Lovell set off on an adventure with latitude last Saturday. As winners of InGear's expedition competition, he and two others, Spike Reid and David Smith, are now circling the globe, travelling at exactly 50 degrees north. Calling
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Please help find memories of the Lambs
I have completed the geneology of my husband's Lamb family and I am interested in finding any descendants of the following persons, James Erica Whitton Lamb - he married an Alice Bessie Smith in Croydon, his occupation was a coach painter, No 342287.
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An inspiration to us all
I have just read your article on Trevor Baker who, with his various guide dogs, I have met many times over in the last 40 years. He is one of those many people who defy disabilities and get on with life in a cheerful manner. He is richly deserving
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Home help
I've lived in Putney for the last 30 years and have seen numerous families come and go once they've made a sizeable profit from their property. Nowadays it seems that almost every other house is having some sort of noisy building work done. Conservatories
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Air your views on aircraft routes
Time is running out for people to submit their views on a major redraw of route maps for aircraft. Residents living under the flight path of Heathrow's southern runway could face more air noise under the new plans. Those affected have less than
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Pay by direct debit to cash in on fairer tax
In response to the letter "Unfair tax", April 24. Merton Council understands and appreciates the comments made by Mr Orr regarding the changes made to our council tax payment systems. Merton always aims to offer the best possible service and value
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Triggs-Hodge has winning mindset
Molesey oarsman Andrew Triggs-Hodge says the upcoming World Cup campaign will be the perfect opportunity to make a statement ahead of the Beijing Olympics. Triggs-Hodge has been selected as part of Team GB's coxless fours for the events in Germany, Switzerland
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On this day...
10th May 1811 - Paper money becomes legal tender in Britain. 1941 - The House of Commons is partially destroyed in London's heaviest ever air raid. 1968 - A new 50p coin is unveiled. 2000 - A tram line opens in Croydon. It is the first time trams
