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Ten-month proactive operation leads to drug dealer being jailed

A man who headed up two drugs lines in north London and preyed on vulnerable drug users to distribute products on his behalf has been jailed after a ten-month intelligence led operation.
Gafar Bakare, 36 (17.06.87) from Campbell Walk, N1, …

A man who claimed his mother’s injuries were a result of her ill health has been jailed after he was convicted of her murder.

Steffon Hewitt 51 (04.05.72) of Blake’s Road, Peckham was found guilty at Isleworth Crown Court in February of murdering his mother, 68-year-old Vanita Nowell, in March 2020.
Today, Tuesday, 16 April, he was sentenced to a minimum term of 21 …

Homeless support programme “Xenios” launched in Larnaca

The Programme “Xenios” for the support and reintegration of homeless, was presented Monday in Larnaca at a press conference.

The Programme is under the supervision of the Social Welfare Committee of the Municipality of Larnaca and the Deputy Ministry of

Cypriot wines cover 55% of local wine market, parliamenary committee hears

A total of 55% of the Cypriot wine demand is covered by local wine varieties, with the remaining 45% provided by varieties coming from EU and non-EU countries, the parliamentary committee of Commerce heard on Tuesday.

The committee discussed the

Potential victims of human trafficking identified by Cyprus Police

Four possible victims of human trafficking have been identified by the Cyprus Police during real time training operations, in the context of an international training exercise, at the initiative of the European Cross-Border Control Organization – Frontex.

A press release

Theo’s Fundraiser:

Theo is a remarkable 12-year-old boy who embodies resilience and compassion. Living with thalassaemia, a genetic blood disorder, Theo faces unique challenges every day. However, instead of letting his condition define him, he chooses to rise above it and make …

Overcoming Film screening with Q&A plus mingle session

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Overcoming Film Screening with Q&A + Mingle Session  5pm onwards Saturday 27th April Theatre Hall, Cypriot Community Centre, Wood Green, N22 5HJ…

Australian Cypriots mourn the loss of Georgia Alexandrou

Georgia (Yiola) Alexandrou, a major figure of the Cypriot community of Australia, has passed away from cancer, leaving behind an immense legacy as an active member of the diaspora.

Alexandrou died on Sunday morning (April 21), and the funeral to …

Happy name day to all Georges, Yiorgos, Georgias and Georginas

Saint George’s Day is celebrated on 23 April when St Georges martyrdom took place .

The day is celebrated on 23 April, unless Easter is after that date. In that case, it is celebrated on Easter Monday.

The reason for …

Firefighters are issuing a reminder about smoking cigarettes safely

Firefighters are issuing a reminder about smoking cigarettes safely after a fire on Albert Road in South Tottenham.

Part of a fourth floor flat in a 17-storey residential block was damaged by fire. The flat’s balcony was destroyed by fire. …