A man wanted in connection with a domestic assault has gone on the run after being released from prison on licence. Jimmy Tippett, 35, of West Molesey, was released from a custodial sentence in January but is now sought in connection with an assault
A Tooting shop being used as an unauthorised social club will be closed. The premises in Blegborough Road, Furzedown, are known locally as the 'Soma Café' and attracted complaints from local residents. Many of the activities at the café took place in
The only British film up for honours at the Cannes Film Festival was written by a 25 year-old graduate from Clapham. Writer-producer Jo Tucker created the 11 minute stop-motion animation For the Love of God with pal Raphael Warner, who wrote and produced
Croydon legal aid lawyers are doing their bit to tackle climate change with a new electronic system. It is hoped the change, being introduced by the Legal Services Commission, will save a minimum of 1.8million sheets of paper, or about 240 trees, and
A middle-aged woman convicted of waging a campaign of harrassment against her two landlords, a neighbour and her postman was accused of trying to deliberately delay her sentencing. Janet D'Sa was told she was "frustrating the sentencing process" because
Croydon police officers are due to be at Ikea in Purley Way on Thursday, May 31, with technicians from a leading windscreen replacement company. As well as a windscreen check, crime prevention officers will be offering security advice. The check ups will
All wards have now reopened at St Peter's Hospital following an outbreak of diarrhoea and vomiting. More than 150 beds were out of action at the height of the problem with up to 50 beds and 20 staff affected at any one time.
A middle-aged woman convicted of waging a campaign of harrassment against her two landlords, a neighbour and her postman was accused of trying to deliberately delay her sentencing. Janet D'Sa was told she was "frustrating the sentencing process" because
Purley United Reformed Church choir is holding a coffee morning this Saturday from 10am to noon in aid of St Christopher's Hospice. There will be greetings cards, cakes, bedding, perennial and house plants for sale at the church, which is in Brighton
Ferrets and fire eating were just some of the spectacular attractions at the 52nd Esher May Fair last Saturday. The event, organised by Ajax Sea Scouts, was opened by newly-appointed Mayor of Elmbridge Councillor Rosemary Dane. Coun Dane showed
Youngsters from Coombe Girls School are set to live out a football fan's dream this week by playing in a major tournament final at Old Trafford, writes Lisa Gains. The Premier League Schools Tournament has seen more than 5,000 young people from around
Harlequins winger David Strettle has been ruled out of England's first test match against South Africa in Bloemfontein on Saturday (2pm GMT, live on SkySports 2) through illness. Iain Balshaw comes in for Strettle as a straight swap on the right wing
I spent a couple of sessions last week as a volunteer reader in a local primary school, to assist in the administering of the year six Sats. Children with certain levels of special educational needs must be provided with a personal reader to help them
I read in the Guardian of May 10, Save A&Es, the letter to the editor by Ken Callanan. I have met Ken Callanan and, in my view, he deserves thanks, absolute gratitude and support from the citizens of Surrey for his tireless efforts to prevent the closure
It has been interesting to read about increased number of pupils attending independent schools, despite massive injections of money into the state system. Parents tell me they want their children to be in a happy, well-disciplined environment where there
The council has scrapped plans to display a futuristic model of the town in the Clocktower museum - because someone has stolen the 50p tower. A light-fingered thief pilfered the scaled-down version of Croydon's most famous landmark - the NLA Tower
The council has scrapped plans to display a futuristic model of the town in the Clocktower museum - because someone has stolen the 50p tower. A light-fingered thief pilfered the scaled-down version of Croydon's most famous landmark - the NLA Tower
The location of Good Shoes' not so secret homecoming gig on Bank Holiday Monday has been leaked. The Indie band will perform for free at Morden Park bandstand - which features in their video for the single Morden - on May 28 at 2pm. The ode to their
Thank you for highlighting the limitations of Croydon's recycling centres (Disposal queues are down to the weather, Croydon Guardian, May 9). I have had bad experiences at Purley Oaks and basically given up on the journey. Having only three recycling
A gang of six thugs crossed the road to throw a man's chips on the ground and bash him in Walton on Saturday. Police are appealing for witnesses after the 23-year-old man was left with head injuries following an assault in Hersham Road just after 1am
Dons boss Terry Brown has released Lee Kersey, Steve Butler and Steve Wales as he continues to reshape his squad for the forthcoming season. Kersey, Butler and Wales join Lee O'Leary on the AFC Wimbledon scrapheap as the Brown and Cash revolution gets
Surrey professional Gary Marks has declared himself fit for this week's BMW PGA Championship, his biggest tournament of the year. Marks, last year's South Region Order of Merit winner, has been troubled by an elbow injury since February and his participation
Almost 30,000 people, including actresses Jane Horrocks and Amanda Holden and actor Peter Davison have decorated their own pottery at the Pottery Café in Richmond over the last five years. Louise Collins and husband Aiden, who run the Pottery Café at
A new project to help parents of gay and transgendered children in Croydon has been launched. The Parenting Project will offer information and support for carers of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered children (LGBT). It aims to help parents
AFC Wimbledon boss Terry Brown has completed a double swoop after rubber-stamping the signing of defender Jason Goodliffe from Rushden & Diamonds and landing young Stevenage Borough midfielder Sam Hatton. As expected veteran defender Goodliffe has put
Spending a weekend with the eccentric Bliss family is enough to drive anyone mad - and the discomfort suffered by their guests is so painfully amusing that audiences can still enjoy Noel Coward's Hay Fever, now showing at the Richmond Theatre more than
Members of the Probus Club of Purley are mourning the recent loss of two stalwart members, Sir Campbell Fraser and Reg Quaife. Sir Campbell passed away earlier this month. He had been a member of the club, which provides a regular social meeting point
A prolific thief who targeted bikes at Walton and Surbiton stations is on the run from police. Daniel Westrop, a 27-year-old labourer from Bromley, failed to appear at Woking Magistrates' Court for sentencing yesterday after pleading guilty to 10 counts
Schools visited by Recycler the Rapping Robot (Green Guardian, May 16) earlier this month were also given eco-goodies. Self-assembly cardboard wind turbines and Peter Rabbit organic cookies were given out at the nine schools who enjoyed the robot's 45
Pupils from Royal Russell School travelled to The Netherlands to pay tribute to the extraordinary bravery of a former pupil who was killed during World War Two. Ten cadets from the Coombe Lane school attended the Zenderen Liberation Day celebrations
Three Harlequins teams will travel to Bradford this weekend to face the Bulls. There is an injury cloud over a couple of players from the senior team with coach Brian McDermott set to name his 20-man squad later today. Bradford edged out Quins in March
A mum has spoken of her disgust after her "tiny" 10-year-old son was mugged on his way home from school on Tuesday. The boy, who does not want to be named, had been walking from Beaumont Road on to Skeena Hill, in Southfields, when he was jumped from
A report by the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee says water regulator Ofwat is weak and should consider revoking companies' licenses. The committee warned, by failing to use its powers to punish companies, Ofwat "risks sending a message to
"Nuclear costs too much, the costs are too uncertain and the reactors cannot be available in time" stated Tom Burke CBE at a key note lecture organised by the Environmental Law Foundation at the Law Society. Mr Burke commented: "Much is made of
Climate change is going to be the focus of the Eden Project's new biome, with a teaser exhibit soon to open for the summer running from 26 May to 2 September 2007. WaterAid has an important part to play within the new exhibit called Towards the Edge
A new parliamentary report damning the Common Agricultural Policy should be the catalyst for an overhaul of this failing farming system. The RSPB gave evidence to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee, whose review, published today
Nuclear power is not the answer to climate change - and will hasten the chances of devastating nuclear war, terrorist attack or accident, Green Party MEP Caroline Lucas has warned ahead of the publication of the Government's latest Energy White Paper
"At last we have a White Paper that reduces some of the mystique, red tape and complexity that surrounds the planning system. In turn this will make it easier for rural business to evolve and remain profitable," said Rupert Ashby, South East regional
Government proposals announced today to reform the planning system will make it more difficult for communities and the wider public to have their say. David Whiting, Chief Executive of the Environmental Law Foundation, commented: "The government's
Twickenham Ladies fell 17 runs short of their target in their third league game of the season away to Brighton and Hove. Brighton, put into bat, were unable to cope with the bowling of Denise Orford, who took 5-13 from just five overs, and Ann Baker
Teddington Town followed up their opening week winning draw with victory over Royal Ascot on Saturday. Andy Towse's unbeaten 59 was the main contribution for Ascot as three wickets fell to Tamblingson and two each to Dardagan, May and Russell. A run-a-ball
NPL Teddington fell just a wicket short of victory against Tring Park - despite being down to effectively two fit bowlers. NPL set an imposing total of 262-5 from 51 overs with Chris Churchman blasting 155 not out. Support came from Shoaib Laghari (27
Middlesex keep their place in the top tier of county rugby by beating Hertfordshire 18-16 at Staines, writes Simon Mills. Esher's Bevon Armitage - the younger brother of London Irish stars Delon and Steffon - scored their opening try with London
Surrey have dropped out of the County Championship Shield after finishing bottom of their group following three defeats, the latest a 60-22 mauling at the hands of Cornwall, writes Simon Mills. Coach Hugh McHardy has been hamstrung by unavailability
A 23-year-old man charged with the murder of Dwaine Douglas has appeared before magistrates. Otis Brown, of Frant Road, Thornton Heath, appeared before Croydon Magistrates' Court this morning charged with murdering the 18-year-old. Brown, dressed
A 23-year-old man charged with the murder of Dwaine Douglas has appeared before magistrates. Otis Brown, of Frant Road, Thornton Heath, appeared before Croydon Magistrates' Court this morning charged with murdering the 18-year-old. Brown, dressed
Feltham Football Club has vowed a suspected arson attack on their former clubhouse will not stop them from returning to their old stomping ground. Just five weeks before the club was due to go back to their roots, the clubhouse at Feltham Arenas in Shakespeare
Amy got hitched to 24-year-old Blake Fielder-Civil in a low key Miami ceremony last Friday, but plans for a girl's night out are only now being made. According to The Daily Mail, Amy remained tightlipped about her big day, but did wink at reporters when
A Mormon dad-of-seven, who lunged at a police sergeant with a kitchen knife and had to be subdued with CS gas, has narrowly avoided a prison sentence. But Malcolm Morgan, 42, was warned at Isleworth Crown Court on Monday by Judge Richard McGregor-Johnson
The red route traffic enforcement lane in Coulsdon's Brighton Road is to be handed over to the council on June 18. The long-awaited transfer from Transport for London (TfL) is expected to be followed by a complete removal within weeks. The council is
Few men could climb Everest and come away with a gnawing sense of failure. But David Tait sets his sights higher than other men. So it was with a heavy heart that the 44-year-old hedge fund manager announced he would be returning home to Cobham next
A Vietnamese man who admitted his part in a huge cannabis factory will be jailed, despite having two indictments against him dropped because a police officer who was needed to give evidence had moved to Australia. Truong Vu, 43, of no fixed abode, pleaded
