Council flies rainbow flag in support against homophobia

This is Local London - Saturday 18th May, 2013

By Jaber Mohamed Haringey Borough Council flew the rainbow flag to show its support against homophobia yesterday. The flag which symbolises gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender pride has been placed outside the Haringey Civic Centre to mark International Day Against Homophobia on May 17. It will remain there all weekend. Councillor Richard Watson, cabinet member for ...

Woman fined after battering boyfriend with laptop in jealous rage

This is Local London - Saturday 18th May, 2013

By Jamie Henderson A jealous woman has been fined for battering her boyfriend with a laptop after finding a photo of another woman on his mobile phone. Lulu Labi, who now lives in Old Kent Road, found the image on Alastair Burlingham's phone during an argument at their flat in Eastfield Avenue, Wandsworth, in the early hours of March 23. The 29-year-old flew into a jealous ...

Lucy Porter back on stage

This is Local London - Saturday 18th May, 2013

Comedy star: Lucy Porter credit: Steve Ullathorne Comedian Lucy Porter is returning to the stage after a two-year break and will be taking her tour to Teddington's Landmark Arts Centre this month. Returning to stand-up after two pregnancies, Porter's new act was warmly received at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August, but she says coming up with a new show has been a ...

Murder hunt launched after mans body found in Coventry grassland

The Independent - Saturday 18th May, 2013

The victim, thought to be aged in his 40s, was found by a member of the public at about 5am on Saturday in Upper Spon Street, Coventry. A spokesman for West Midlands Police said a post-mortem examination would take place and added: "The death is being treated as murder and the area has been sealed off while forensic inquiries begin. "Officers at the scene are carrying out ...

England v New Zealand – day three live | Andy Bull and Tom Davies

The Guardian - Saturday 18th May, 2013

Good morning Andy will be here shortly with all the play from Lord's as England take on New Zealand. In the meantime, here's what Mike Selvey made of yesterday's ...

Rooney no longer Fergies problem

Irish Examiner - Saturday 18th May, 2013

Alex Ferguson is content to leave the problem of what to do about Wayne Rooney to new manager David Moyes.Rooney has asked to leave Manchester United this summer even though he still has two years on his contract remaining.Ferguson revealed last week the request had been turned down, and, along with Gary Neville, advised the England forward to get away during the summer, get his head sorted out ...

Prince Harry visits Aussie gardeners

The Courier Mail - Saturday 18th May, 2013

AUSTRALIA'S gardeners preparing for the Chelsea Flow Shower received a timely boost as Prince Harry dropped by and gave their entry a ringing endorsement. With only two days left to finish the garden, Wes Fleming and his team were shocked when Harry requested to see the exhibit on Friday after he'd inspected the entry he's involved with this year. Harry spent time discussing the ...

Walk around Friern Barnet

This is Local London - Saturday 18th May, 2013

, Reporter Walkers will be able to explore the hidden places of Friern Barnet and raise money for a mental health charity this Sunday. The guided walk, which will leave from Friern Barnet Library, will take in the parks, open spaces and woods around Friern Barnet. Higlights of the four mile walk will be the Monet-style bridge in the old hospital grounds and tea and home-made cakes ...

Celebrations all weekend to mark parks centenary

This is Local London - Saturday 18th May, 2013

News Live music, activities and live shows will form part of Edwardian-themed centenary celebrations at a popular Enfield park this weekend. The festivities will be held at Grovelands Park on Saturday and Sunday, between 10am and 7pm, to mark 100 years since it was opened as a public park. Entry is free and the line-up includes music, dancing, a dog show, sports displays, films, ...

Pinner museum celebrates International Museums Day

This is Local London - Saturday 18th May, 2013

By Ruth Halkon A Pinner museum will celebrate International Museum Day this weekend by offering guided tours. Headstone Manor and Museum in Pinner View is offering a guided tour of the 14th century manor house, which was once owned by Henry VIII. The tour will start at 3pm this afternoon and will cost 3.30 per person. Visitors can also see the free exhibition, Celebrating the ...

Horleys Archway Theatre presents update on the Scottish play

This is Local London - Saturday 18th May, 2013

News Horley's Archway Theatre will present Mark O'Halloran's radical re-telling of Shakespeare's Macbeth, Ma Beth, transferring the tragedy to 1960s gangland London and taking in the liberation of women from a new angle, at the Archway Studio Theatre in The Drive, Horley, from next Thursday (May 23) through to Saturday, May 25, at 7.45pm. Tickets from the box office on ...

Former England manager backs Palace for Play-Off glory

This is Local London - Saturday 18th May, 2013

Kevin Keegan and Ian Holloway Former England manager Kevin Keegan has backed Palace for the Premier League. The ex-Liverpool, Hamburg and Newcastle legend entertained hundreds of guests at Crystal Palace football club's end of season Sporting Dinner. Keegan regaled the audience at the Croydon Hilton with a visual history of his career. He looked back at his early days as a ...

Versus movie to be made thanks to crowdfunding

This is Local London - Saturday 18th May, 2013

, Features Writer Filmmaker Paul Johnstone, who appeared in last week's Freetime appealing for donations to fund his new movie Versus, has reached his target. Paul, who is based in Walthamstow, contacted the East London Guardian Series in a desperate bid to raise 8,000 to film the dark crime thriller. Using crowdfunding website Kickstarter, he had until last Saturday, 1.30pm, ...

Firefighters save man from Morden flat blaze

This is Local London - Saturday 18th May, 2013

News A man was rescued from a fire at his flat in Morden last night. Firefighters from Mitcham were called to Morden Hall Road at 11.45pm, after a resident was awoken by their fire alarm and found their flat alight. When crews arrived, the resident, a man in his 50s, was unable to get out of his front door due to heavy smoke logging. Firefighters forced entry and extinguished ...

Prince Charles holds private meeting with secret service chiefs

Telegraph.co.uk - Saturday 18th May, 2013

The Prince of Wales held a meeting this week with the head of the Security Service, Sir Jonathan Evans, and his successor as MI5 chief, Andrew ...

Explosive device removed by Northern Ireland police investigating attempted murders

The Independent - Saturday 18th May, 2013

What is believed to be a bomb found by police investigating the attempt to murder three officers in West Belfast has been taken away, police ...

Railway part suspended this weekend

This is Local London - Saturday 18th May, 2013

By Daniel Binns The Chingford to Liverpool Street railway is part suspended all this weekend due to engineering works. Trains will not run from Chingford or at any other Waltham Forest stations on the line on both Saturday and Sunday. Instead trains will be diverted and run between Liverpool Street and Seven Sisters, stopping at Bethnal Green, Hackney Downs and Clapton on the ...

Residents escape roof fire in Pollards Hill

This is Local London - Saturday 18th May, 2013

, Chief Reporter Two people escaped unharmed from a fire at a home in Pollards Hill this morning. Firefighters were called to Wide Way at 3.30am, to reports of a roof well alight at a residential property. Two fire engines from Norbury and an arial ladder from Mitcham tackled the blaze, which is believed to have been caused by a faulty electrical board. Two people who were ...

Jazz artist displaying in Twickenham this month

This is Local London - Saturday 18th May, 2013

Jazz man: Alban Low's work is inspired by his love of jazz Buzzing jazzy artworks that dance across the page will be on display in Twickenham this month. Jazz Art by Alban Low will be at The Bloomsbury at the end of May, where families can also enjoy a summer barbecue and jazz. Twickenham Jazz Club hosts the free event, which will feature the Lesley and Kelvin Christiane ...

Rise from the ashes complete for burned-out business

This is Local London - Saturday 18th May, 2013

A homeware and furniture shop destroyed by fire has completed its rise from the ashes with an award. The Loft in Broad Street, Teddington, was named this year's London independent gift retailer of the year after being nominated by loyal suppliers. Firefighters smashed their way into the shop after a blaze broke out in October 2011. The fire, believed to be caused by an ...

Esher Church of England High School raises thousands for White Lodge Centre

This is Local London - Saturday 18th May, 2013

Pleased: Julia Peacock was grateful for students' work Students from Esher raised more than 2,000 for charity supporting disabled people in Surrey. Esher Church of England High School students were encouraged to come up with activities to raise money for the White Lodge Centre. Events included football matches and cake sales. Julia Peacock, fundraiser for the charity, thanked ...

New fundraising director for Childrens Trust

This is Local London - Saturday 18th May, 2013

Claire Wood Hill The Children's Trust in Tadworth, which runs the country's largest rehabilitation centre for children with acquired brain injuries, has appointed a new director of fundraising. Claire Wood Hill worked previously at Sense, a charity supporting deafblind people, and Marie Curie Cancer Care. Ms Wood Hill said: "I'm so pleased and excited to be ...