After helping organise an evening named “Ad Lib” – where pupils and teachers alike were encouraged to devise and perform sketches and songs – I was amazed at the quality of some of the material produced. In particular, one group of year 7 children
John Dillinger was probably the most famous gangster in American history and it’s hard to believe that his fame only lasted 14 months from May 1933 to July 1934. It’s this period in Dillinger’s life that director Michael Mann invites us to experience
“The youth of today” has quite a name for itself: violent, intimidating, wasteful and general solution with no apparent solution. Critics of the younger generation like to have exhaustive discussions on how innocent people are intimidated and scared when
When I say ‘teenage fashion’ to you, what image springs to mind? Hoodie-clad youths binge-drinking on street corners? Dangerous criminals in tracksuits, knives in one hand, cigarettes in the other? Though you, the teacher, may regard teenage fashion
What is sustainability? You will be surprised that many people do not know the answer to this question! A few answers to this question may be (found after investigation on the internet) “Sustainability seeks to provide the best outcomes for the
A Salvation Army volunteer from Wandsworth has won five rounds in a row on the Channel 4 gameshow Countdown. Paul Varlaam, who volunteers with the shop in Wandsworth High Street, will appear on programmes beginning on July 21.
A teacher has obstructed four students from Christ's school, Richmond, from raising an estimated £850 for Help for Heroes. The students had planned the concert in aid of the charity for their citizenship project. The concert was due to take
By community correspondant Lindsay Stewart On Sunday 8th of June I took part in the Race for Life at Old Deer Park in Richmond. It was my first race and apart from the unbearable heat, I had a great time. Being a part of something that large
Clapham Chasers Running Club’s Riel Carol reckons the key to running 155 miles in six days - with supplies strapped to your back - is being comfortable in your own company. The 34-year-old saw the culmination of 14 months and 4,000 miles worth
Hercules Wimbledon Athletic Club's top sprinter Dwayne Dowding equalled his best-ever times for 100 and 200m when he competed in the fourth of this season's Southern Men's League Division One matches at Lee Valley Athletics Centre on Saturday. Dowding
Harry Potter, High School Musical, Mr Men and plastic bags were among the inspiration behind entries to Garsons Farm’s recent scarecrow competition. There were scares all round when the crowds turned to watch the judging of the annual Scarecrow Challenge
Team GB junior cyclist Corrine Hall is hoping she can follow in the footsteps of fellow former Sutton Cycling Club youngsters Joanna and Eric Rowsell by making the grade at senior level. The 18-year-old Mitcham star was last week selected to represent
Scott Flinders has hit out at Crystal Palace manager Neil Warnock after revealing he only found out he was being released on the internet. The 23-year-old, who signed a two-year contract with League One side Hartlepool United last week, says
New Croydon FC manager Mike Robbins says he will keep his squad small in an effort to bring stability to the club. Robbins is the Trams fifth manager in the past 12 months and says he is targeting a trimmed squad of just 18 players to mount a push
Speedway fans hoping to watch Wimbledon in action will have to wait a bit longer after plans to hold the London Riders Championship this month were shelved. The tournament, set to take place on July 17 at the home of the Lakeside Hammers, will
Camberley resident James Trapmore was an impressive winner of Dulwich Runners’ annual midsummer 5km race, writes Nicola Cadbury. The Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers runner, a drama and English teacher in Wimbledon, led home a field of more than 300 runners
A man was extradited from Iraq this week to face charges over the death of Banaz Mahmod - the 20-year-old Mitcham woman found raped, strangled and buried in a suitcase. Mohammed Saleh Ali, 27, was flown back to the UK on Monday and appeared
Surrey president Aga Hassan’s team recorded their 11th victory of the season - and sixth in a row - with a 113-104 win against Suffolk at Borough of Eye Bowls Club last week. Hertfordshire are the only county to have lowered Surrey’s colours in their
Police are investigating a car crash which led to the death of a 78-year-old woman. Rayline Jarman, of Stafford Road, Croydon, died in hospital after being hit by a car in Denning Avenue on Thursday, June 25. Officers were called to
Harlequins RL could be boosted by the return to fitness of a number of players ahead of Friday's clash with Wigan. Quins were without both Will Sharp (groin) and Jon Wells (back) as they slipped to a last-gasp 20-18 defeat at Wakefield on Sunday - a
There are now 11 confirmed cases of swine flu in the borough after the pandemic hit three primary schools in Croydon. Five pupils at Woodcote Primary School have been diagnosed with the illness and there has been one confirmed case at Broadmead
Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a 14-year-old girl who went missing on Monday, June 22. Lauren Arnold, who also goes by the name of Lauren Lloyd-Jones, was last seen in the Redhill area but she is known to frequent Claygate
Catwalk queens have flocked to take part in Wimbledon Fashion Week. The three day event, which finished on Saturday, featured designers from across the world. It took place in Bar Sia on the Broadway, although some models left the venue to pose with
Two schools joined together to celebrate science, with special activities about evolution and astronomy. Nonsuch High School for Girls’ Head of Science Will Dixon went to Woodmansterne Primary School, in Banstead, to talk to Year 6 students
Local roots rockers Roadhouse celebrate their 20th anniversary show at the Boom Boom Club/Sutton Utd FC on Sunday 5th July with special guests, their former guitarist Jules Fothergill’s Northsyde. Promoting their best ever album ‘Sea of Souls’ – which
It was full steam ahead on Sunday when the Surrey Society of Model Engineers held a charity open day at their HQ in Mill Lane, Leatherhead. The engineers worked up a good head of steam to help raise more than £1,000 for the East Surrey Branch of the
Horse Hunting - By Community Correspondent Louise Saul Right from the start I had loved it. The lead rein lessons, learning to trot, the first jump; horse riding quickly became my favourite hobby and my appetite was only whetted for more.
Leatherhead Swimming Club’s future looks bright following a highly successful summer open meet in Dorking on Sunday. Their younger swimmers managed an impressive haul of 38 gold medals, 24 silver and 46 bronze. With more than 70 per cent of all swims
He is more often seen handing over the cheques on Who Wants to be a Millionaire than receiving them, but TV presenter Chris Tarrant was glad to accept £5,000 for the Princess Alice Hospice last week. The cash came from a Rock and Roll extravaganza
Who needs Glastonbury? Young musicians from an Upper Norwood primary school treated visitors to their school fete on Saturday to a musical feast, including performances from ukulele, and woodwind and brass bands. Other activities on offer at the Rockmount
The award winning Freewheelers Theatre Company for disabled actors and dancers is taking to the stage at Epsom College for an evening of dance and film. Last year’s performance was critically acclaimed and the group hopes that this year’s show
Skipper Dom Fell was left to rue poor shot selection when his top-of-the-table Worcester Park’s normally strong batting line-up let him down against Old Wimbledonians, writes Hany Mustapha. Winning the toss, he put the Old Boys in and let his bowlers
The cream of Europe’s young basketball talent will be heading to the borough when Kingston and Richmond Colleges team up for the 2009 Future Stars International Junior Tournament. Spain, Italy, Poland and Israel will be sending under-18 sides, along
The award-winning lavender field in Carshalton already looks stunning but volunteers are needed to help prepare for the annual harvest. Carshalton Lavender, a local group run by volunteers which cares for the field, is hoping to get more sets
First Race Time : 6:20pm Notable Jockeys: Ryan Moore - reigning champion jockey & leading rider this season Notable Horses: Kavaloti has won his previous 2 starts at Kempton Park & goes for a treble at 8.20pm Feature Race: digibet.com Handicap
August 2009 marks the start of a memorable rugby season when Twickenham Stadium will celebrate its centenary. An historic and iconic world class rugby stadium and now also a top concert venue and a leading sport, leisure and business destination, Twickenham
A budding Walton artist has set his sights on raising money for charity through his new collection of abstract art. Mital Patel, who by day is an optometrist, will be the first to showcase his work at Kalula Cafe in the Wellington pub, Walton. The
New Surrey Bowls League (Fours): Purley Bury 54 (2) Old Coulsdon 62 (8), Norbury 57 (2) Cheam 63 (8), South London 99 (10) Heathfield 37 (0), Southey 73 (8) Old Coulsdon 52 (2), Croydon 67 (8) Purley Bury 53 (2), Southey 52 (2) Cheam 71 (8). Fours League
A paedophile from Wandsworth who called himself “Mr Cuddles” was jailed this week for abusing an 11-year-old girl he groomed on the internet. Alexander Beckles, 23, spent a year gaining the schoolgirl’s trust on MSN messenger after meeting
I am trying to find my best friend from my nurse training days. I hope that someone will know where she is and pass this on. Her maiden name was Kathy Murphy. We started our training in June 1978 at the whittington Hospital in North London.
A mugging in broad daylight has sparked a police appeal for witnesses. The theft took place in Mitcham on June 23, when a 28-year-old woman was shoved to the ground and had her £250 mobile phone stolen. Police said the mugger approached his victim
A leading Epsom councillor has called on health bosses to make the decision to split Epsom General Hospital from St Helier Hospital. Councillor Chris Long says that the divorce must take place so Epsom can emerge from the shadow of St Helier
Convicted criminals are starting to pay their debt to society by renovating five green spaces following a public vote. Residents have nominated Ravenscourt Park, Wormholt Estate, Wormwood Scrubs, Lillie Road Recreation Grounds and St Paul's
Squatters who have taken over the Brentford home of MPs Ann and Alan Keen today pledged to turn the house into a community centre. The group, who moved in on Saturday, said they have had 100 per cent support from neighbours, who they claim
Martyn Rooney has set his sights on next month's World Championships after coming through his first race of the season unscathed on Sunday. The Croydon Harrier ran an impressive 45.35 seconds to finish behind fellow Brit Rob Tobin in the 400m at Les
Following in the footsteps of Richmond and Bushy Park, Kew’s National Archives could soon be charging visitors for parking. In addition to daily car park fees, bosses at the archives announced today they were considering closing the Kew reading room
Shepherd Neame Spitfire Weekend Bowls Fours League: Heathfield 61 (0) West Wimbledon 73 (10), West Wimbledon 52 (2) Streatham Park 72 (8), Southwark Sports 58 (8) Croydon 52 (2), Putney Town 56 (2) Streatham Park 66 (8), Norbury 80 (10) Croydon 39 (0)
Administrators have revealed that London Welsh are inching closer to survival after a number of consortiums have stepped forward to prop up the cash-stricken club. The Dragons made the shock decision to enter administration last week after chief benefactor
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990. TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURE) ORDER 1995 www.croydon.gov.uk Application Number: 09/01275/P Proposed development at: Fire Station, 128 Brighton Road, Purley,
EGHAM 162 T Brugnoli 6-44 OLD MID-WHITGIFTIAN 163-6 R Piggin 77 Old Mid-Whitgiftian won by 4 wickets Opener Richard Piggin hit 77 while Tony Brugnoli took six wickets as Old Mid-Whitgiftian ended their recent barren run with a fully deserved victory
A prize has been set up in honour of the late former Croydon Mayor Jonathan Driver. The 41-year-old, who was also a former Lambeth Mayor, passed away on New Year’s Eve after suffering from flu. Emmanuel School, in Wandsworth, where Mr
Weybridge’s stubborn resistance denied Surrey Championship League leaders Sutton another victory on Saturday. Sutton posted an impressive 258-6 wiith Zoheb Sharif (88) and John Fry (81) leading the way. Henry Turner and David Court bowled well to
Herne Hill Harriers’ Katie Snowdon has moved to the top of the UK U17 female rankings for the 800m. The 15-year-old set a new club record of 2:07.1 to finish third in the British Milers’ Club B race at Eltham last week, having covered the first 200m
Shepherd Neame Spitfire MidWeek Bowls Triples League Croydon 37 (3) Belmont 35 (1), West Wimbledon 54 (3.5) Heathfield 31 (0.5), Southwark Sports 30 (2) Norbury 30 (2), Streatham Park 39 (3) South London 31 (1), West Wimbledon 43 (3) Belmont 27 (1), Temple
The TopGolf driving range in Addlestone raised more than £800 for male cancer charity Everyman at a Golf Grand Slam. The centre donated £10 for every player who took part with their pants or boxers over their trousers. Postman Stephen Dale, from new
Surrey team manager David Candeland was proud of the way his team fought despite going down 122-110 in their latest Home Counties League clash against a very strong Kent side. Surrey won on three rinks and drew on another, but two heavy defeats saw Kent
Richmond's Oliver Golding saw his Wimbledon adventure end at the first round stage yesterday after he was dumped out of the junior competition by France's Gianni Mina. Golding, 15, had high hopes of progressing at SW19 but was beaten 6-4, 7-6 (7-5).
A new Sunday food market will open this weekend in the Ram Brewery site in Wandsworth High Street. The market, open between 11am and 5pm, will sell hog roasts, cakes, pancakes, sausages, cheeses, bread, olives and other delicacies.
Croydon’s first mix martial arts cage fighting contest kicked off on Saturday with an almost sell-out audience. Fighters from across the country descended on the borough to go toe-to-toe in a specially built cage in Fairfield Halls. Pro
Headley Court centre, based just outside Epsom, has a world wide reputation for its rehabilitation work with critically injured servicemen and women. In recent years has more than doubled in size to cope with the numbers of military personnel needing
Wimbledon's Laura Robson began the defence of her junior crown in dominant style with an impressive straight sets win over Canada's Katerina Paliivets. Robson always looked in control on Court 14 and strolled to a 6-3, 6-2 victory. The win sets up a
A teenager is hoping to beat the Irish at their own game when she crosses the water for a Gaelic football match this week. Mitcham’s Jessica Hyde will visit Ireland to represent London in an exhibition match against top side County Waterford. She will
A photograph allegedly showing a “world famous” 17th century ghost in Ham House has left a man “gob-smacked” and eager to share his divine experience. Croydon resident Colin Iles, 30, visited Ham House on Monday, June 23, with his girlfriend
A free programme is helping single parents in Streatham get back to work. Horizons Your Work is run by Gingerbread, a national charity working with single parent families, and Barclaycard. Single mum Amelia Warne is one of a number of parents from the
A 38-year-old man and his family were attacked by racist thugs as they cycled through a park in Rosehill. The assault happened last Sunday (June 21) at Rosehill Recreation Park, at 6pm, when a group of teenagers blocked the man’s path, while
Kingston Hospital could be taken over by another hospital if it does not succeed in its bid for Foundation Trust status. NHS national chief executive David Nicholson has said hospitals which can not persuade health body monitors they are worthy
Max Clifford took time out from interviews about the late Michael Jackson on Monday, June 29, to relaunch a Weybridge hospice. He was amazed to discover Sam Beare Hospice was in the town, as he had not known about it in his 14 years living in the borough
Criminals operating in bus and train stations are the targets of two new police teams patrolling transport hubs in the borough. Hammersmith bus station and the area around Westfield London have each gained a new squad. The teams, made up of one sergeant
The prison sentence of a double rapist and serial sex attacker is to be reviewed by the Attorney General. Kirk Reid, 44, formerly of Balham and Colliers Wood, was sentenced to seven-and-a-half-years earlier this month for two rapes and 24 attacks
The London Mayor’s office has pledged to include a ban on sex ads in newspapers in the campaign to stop violence against women. Mayor Boris Johnson launched his strategy in April, opening a public consultation. Called “The Way Forward
Financial management in Merton’s primary schools is causing concern, a council report has revealed. The document from the council’s audit committee shows financial management at Stanford in Mitcham was branded “unsatisfactory” by Merton’s internal auditors
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984, SECTION 16A - C AS AMENDED BY THE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION (SPECIAL EVENTS) ACT 1994 TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER FILMING ON THE HIGHWAY IN KATHARINE STREET, PARK STREET AND ST GEORGES WALK, CROYDON
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PLANNING (LISTED BUILDINGS AND CONSERVATION AREAS) ACT 1990DEVELOPMENT AFFECTING THE SETTING OF A LISTED BUILDING www.croydon.gov.uk The Council have received an application for planning permission to carry out the following development which
THE CROYDON (WAITING AND LOADING RESTRICTION) (AMENDMENT NO.7) ORDER 2009 THE CROYDON (COULSDON) (PARKING PLACES) (NO.2) ORDER 1995 (AMENDMENT NO.1) TRAFFIC ORDER 2009 www.croydon.gov.uk 1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Croydon Council on 29 June
