Archive for 2016

31 people killed in Mexico fireworks blast

An explosion at a fireworks market outside Mexico City has killed at least 31 people, officials say.

More than 70 others were injured as the blast hit the San Pablito fireworks market in Tultepec, about 20 miles (32km) outside the …

The Cyprus issue discussed between Kerry and Cavusoglu

The Cyprus issue was among the subjects discussed between US Secretary of State John Kerry and his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu.

The two spoke over the phone when Kerry telephoned Cavusoglu to express his regret over the assassination of the …

Holloway Landlord ordered to repay almost £40,000 to the council

Landhouse Ltd has been ordered to pay back the money it received in housing benefit while letting out an unlicensed flat in Holloway Road as a house in multiple occupation (HMO).

The firm had already been told to pay fines …

Nicosia: Akinci remarks ‘unhelpful’

Cyprus has described as “unhelpful” recent comments by Turkish-Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci, who insisted it will be impossible to find a settlement to the island’s problem if it does not include a rotating presidency between the two states that would …

Five people sentenced for conspiracy to defraud after building and using skimming devices – London and worldwide

Five people have been sentenced to a total of 25 years in prison for building and distributing skimming devices to steal money from ticket machines and cash machines on London Underground and around the world.

The organised crime gang were …

Community Youth Football Results

Sunday 18th December 2016

Harvesters 4 AEK Black 6

Brady Maccabi 1 Omonia Green 0

Omonia White 3 Alexandra Park South 3

AEK Gold 8 Hadley Ranger 2

Olympiacos 1 Hendon Utd 4

U15

Omonia White 3 Highgate & …

Barnet Council: Views sought on 2017/18 budget

Following the Government’s Local Government Finance Settlement announcement on December 15, Barnet Council has updated its annual budget consultation to ask residents’ views on whether the council should use the additional flexibility provided to apply an increased social care precept …

Don’t drink or take drugs behind the wheel

“With Christmas approaching, people forget about the dangers of drink driving. However drinking or taking drugs before getting behind the wheel dramatically increases your chances of being involved in a serious collision,” said PCSO Sam O’Grady from the Borehamwood & …

All England Club pays tribute to Her Majesty The Queen

The All England Club today paid tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II following the announcement that Her Majesty will be relinquishing her patronage of The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club.

The Queen has been patron of The …

Stunning end of year displays by Omonia Youth FC

Last Sunday, community football club Omonia Youth FC, sponsored by P&M Construction Ltd, celebrated some stunning team and individual performances as youth football teams played their last competitive matches of 2016. With many Omonia Youth FC teams well placed in