Merton News

One in six parents do not get school they want (Times Online)
More than 89,000 parents – one in six – missed out on their top choice of secondary school for their children this month, official figures confirmed today.

Poker star awaits extradition verdict (Express and Star)
A poker champion from Kidderminster who is wanted in America on suspicion of murdering his wife will learn if he is to be extradited next month.

Mayor Boris Johnson promises 2,000 extra parking spaces for car clubs (Evening Standard)
The number of parking spaces dedicated to car club vehicles in London is to double to 4,000, Boris Johnson announced today.

Waste bidders all involved in incineration (Croydon Guardian)
The four companies bidding to treat south west London’s waste problems are all involved in controversial incinerator schemes, the Croydon Guardian can reveal.

Macon Cove La Quinta Sells for $1.8 Million (The Memphis Daily News)
A&P Hotel Funding LLC has sold the La Quinta Inns & Suites at 6068 Macon Cove for $1.8 million to Harsha Patel. The sale closed March 4.Built ....

Calendar (Park Ridge Herald-Advocate)
Submissions for "Community Calendar" are required two weeks preceding the date of publication. Send to: Mary Ann Bottari, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; mbottari@pioneerlocal.com. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495.

Calendar (Edison-Norwood Times Review)
The Edison-Norwood Times Review welcomes items for our Community Calendar. Items must be received a minimum of two weeks prior to publication, but earlier is better. Items are printed as space allows, and publication is not guaranteed. E-mail items to mbottari@pioneerlocal.com; fax to (847) 486-7495; or mail to: Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026.

Community Calendar (Niles Herald-Spectator)
Submissions for Community Calendar are required 14 days preceding the date of publication. Send to: Niles Managing Editor, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495 or e-mailed to mbottari@pioneerlocal.com.

School Costs Fuel a Revolt Over Taxes (New York Times)
The debate over school taxes in Hastings-on-Hudson has revealed the cultural and economic fault lines in the Westchester County river town.

Calendar (Norridge-Harwood Heights News)
Submissions for the Community Calendar are required 10 days preceding the date of publication. Send to: Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495 or e-mailed to mbottari@pioneerlocal.com.