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We sadly announce that UK Cypriot Leondis Chirtou has passed away

DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT –  FUNERAL

Leondis Chirtou

(from Yialousa, Cyprus)

10/04/1934 – 01/09/2023

With heavy hearts, we share the news of the passing of Leondis Chirtou, a cherished husband and father, who sadly departed this world on Friday, September 1st,

Rogue Russian pilot tried to shoot down RAF aircraft in 2022

A Russian pilot tried to shoot down an RAF surveillance plane after believing he had permission to fire, the BBC has learned.
The pilot fired two missiles, the first of which missed rather than malfunctioned as claimed at the time.…

Happy name day to all Stavros, Stavroula and Steven

The name day of Stavros and Stavroula is celebrated on 14 September, the day the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the Elevation of the Holy Cross.

On this day in 325AD, Saint Helen set out from Constantinople on an expedition to …

Celebrating St Neophytos church in Northampton

On the 24th September st Neophytos church in Northampton will be celebrating st Neophytos yoirti.

This year as a church they have been gifted some of st Neophytos relics / leipsana this is a major honour.

To commemorate this after …

Waltham Abbey: Appeal for witnesses after fatal collision

Police slow sign in front of parked police van
Officers investigating a serious road traffic collision are in a position to confirm a fatality as they continue to appeal for witnesses and anyone with dash cam footage to come forward.…

A vision for Electric Vehicle charging in Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire County Council, working with district & borough councils and other key stakeholders in both the private and public sectors, has published its strategy for supporting and enabling Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure within the county.
The strategy sets out …

Hertfordshire police have re-appealed for the public’s help to find a missing child, who was last seen more than three weeks ago.

Michael, 13 was last seen at his home address in Hatfield at around 5.15pm on Saturday, August 19.

Officers believe “he could be anywhere in the country”, but has links to Bedfordshire, Cambridge, Essex, Kent, and London.

Michael is described …

Barnet’s schools outperform national averages

Barnet’s schools outperform national averages
Schools in Barnet have achieved outstanding results in the 2022 – 2023 academic year, with many schools showing improvements compared to the national average.

Almost all schools across the early years provision (birth to five …

Haringey Parks Summit

🌳 Just a few days to go until Haringey #ParksSummit!
Free and fun activities including:
🚶‍♂️ Walks
🏓 Sports taster sessions
🎨 Crafts
📅 Saturday 16 September
🕚 11am-6pm
📍 Duckett’s Common
ℹ Full details: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/…/haringey-parks-summit……

This week is #GasSafetyWeek.

❓ Do you know the signs of an unsafe gas appliance, and the steps to take to keep your home and your family safe?
Visit https://www.gassaferegister.co.uk/…/ten-top-tips-to…/ for more information.…