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We sadly announce that UK Cypriot Yiannis Piera has passed away

† DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT – FUNERAL
Yiannis Piera
(from Koma Tou Yialou, Cyprus)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of my father Yiannis Piera, who passed away on Wednesday 31st January, at the age of 86.
He …

Islington Council prosecutes roofing scammer for defrauding resident of £22,000

Islington Council prosecutes roofing scammer for defrauding resident of £22,000
A man who took £22,000 for shoddy and unnecessary roofing work to a resident’s home has been jailed for 16 months after prosecution from Islington Council.

Darren Conroy from Southwark …

Green Light for Hendon Library’s Bright Future

Barnet’s Labour administration is forging ahead with the revitalisation of Hendon Library, only a few years after it faced the Conservative threat of closure.

Barnet Conservatives wanted to knock down the Grade II listed Hendon Library apart from its front …

Grant to propel Joyce and Snell’s Estates regeneration project in Enfield

A grant of £50 million has been awarded to Enfield Council to help acquire and develop land for the major regeneration of the Joyce and Snell’s Park Estates.

The funding from the Mayor of London will aid the massive development …

Free creative sessions as artists take over Dugdale Arts Centre (DAC) in Enfield

Dugdale Arts Centre (DAC) is preparing for a massive artist takeover to celebrate the finale of the nine-month-long Festival of Industry.

Taking place on 2 March 2024, the free event will have interactive drop-in sessions encompassing arts, exhibitions and screenings, …

We sadly announce that UK Cypriot Lella Marcou Theodorou has passed away

† DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT – FUNERAL
Lella Marcou Theodorou
(From Paralimni, Cyprus)

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the loss of our beloved mother, wife and grandmother Lella Marcou Theodorou. She passed away suddenly on 11 February 2024, …

EU top court dismisses bid to drop Halloumi protected status

A top court in the European Union on Wednesday rejected an attempt to drop the protected status of Halloumi, staving off a challenge on the prized cheese that is one of Cyprus’s top exports.

Halloumi has a Protected Designation of …

We sadly announce that UK Cypriot Nicholas Elia has passed away

It is with great sadness that we announce Nicholas Elia from Alambra in Cyprus has passed away at the of 94.

His funeral will be Friday 23rd February 2024 St Katherines Greek Orthodox Church in Barnet, Friern Barnet Lane, London …

Man charged following fatal M25 collision

A man was charged yesterday (Tuesday 20 February) in connection with a fatal collision that happened on the M25.

Barancan Nurcin, aged 22, of High Road in Tottenham, was charged with two counts of causing death by dangerous driving and …

Tribute to the Legends night at the Cypriot Community Centre

Tribute to the Legends night at the Cypriot Community Centre

The Cypriot Community Centre (Earlham Grove, Wood Green, London N22 5HJ) is proud to present for the first time, Nat Augustin’s Tribute to the Legends, on Saturday 30th March 2024.…