Leading way for schools in need
	10:55am Tue 13 May 08
	A successful secondary school is taking part in a national project to help raise standards across the country - even if it means losing some of its staff in the process. LINDA PIPER finds out more. From News Shopper

	Prime Minister visits Finchley Synagogue
	5:41pm Tue 13 May 08
	It is not every night a seat at the Finchley Synagogue in Kinloss Gardens is the hottest ticket in town, but Wednesday evening proved to be one of those occasions. From Times Series

	Family firm is well-bread
	2:49pm Tue 13 May 08
	People with coeliac disease face a daily battle to keep their diets gluten-free. SURUCHI SHARMA speaks to an Elstree family who have done their bit to ease the suffering From Borehamwood Times

Go back to the future in Bothy garden

9:00am Saturday 10th May 2008

Squabbles and disagreements over the future of the Bothy building at Avenue House have dominated headlines in recent years. But once upon a time it was not a pawn in a political struggle, but simply a beautiful Victorian labourers' dwelling house - an integral part of Finchley's rich cultural heritage. From Times Series

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A real sucker for reality shows

9:00am Friday 9th May 2008

I'm a sucker for reality TV. I know it's brain-rotting tosh of the very first order, but I just can't resist the siren lure of Saturday night's I'd Do Anything or, even better, Wednesday evening's The Apprentice. From Watford Observer

Panic buy: A cliché too far

9:00am Friday 9th May 2008

PANIC: A sudden and infectious fear or unreasoning terror. Panic-buy: without doubt the worst, most infuriating, mindless, teeth-gnawingly irritating journalistic cliché of modern times: a lazy, hackneyed turn of phrase that should bring with it an immediate fixed penalty notice. From Watford Observer

	Young negotiators to work with gangs
	8:23am Fri 9 May 08
	Schemes to cut the number of young Londoners becoming involved in gangs and falling into a life of violent crime have received a funding boost From Haringey Independent

	Olympic dreams for judo centre
	5:02pm Wed 7 May 08
	With plans for a £5m base for Olympic athletes, Dartford Judo Club is set to become the home of British judo. MICHAEL PURTON finds out more. From News Shopper

	Snap told us our child had cancer
	9:15am Wed 7 May 08
	Retinoblastoma is a rare form of childhood eye cancer. News Shopper editor RICHARD FIRTH had never heard of the condition until his two-year-old daughter Isla was diagnosed with it. In World Retinoblastoma Awareness Week, he tells his story. From News Shopper
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	Out for the count
	12:31pm Tue 6 May 08
	Election counts can be tense and exciting events. Last Friday, Marcus Dysch went along to Allum Lane Community Centre to see how Hertsmere’s results were announced. From Borehamwood Times
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	Chance to witness courtroom drama
	11:59am Tue 6 May 08
	As Bexley Magistrates' Court prepares to open its doors to the public, LINDA PIPER meets chairman of the bench David Ely to find out what is in store for visitors. From News Shopper

	Leading way for schools in need
	10:57am Fri 2 May 08
	A successful secondary school is taking part in a national project to help raise standards across the country - even if it means losing some of its staff in the process. LINDA PIPER finds out more. From News Shopper

	ON THE SPOT: Graham Blew
	11:36am Fri 2 May 08
	News Shopper's On the Spot asks residents about issues in north Kent. This week 42-year-old Swanscombe and Greenhithe Town Council clerk GRAHAM BLEW gives his views and ideas for the area. What is the best thing about north Kent? The people and local communities are the best in the world. From News Shopper

Make a bid for date with Z-listers

11:52am Friday 2nd May 2008

EVER dreamed of sitting down over a candlelit supper with Kylie? Or perhaps you find yourself wondering whether George Clooney would be the perfect gent and let you choose what film you wouldn't watch on a romantic date. From Watford Observer

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