By Community Correspondent Irina Harutunyan On what seemed like a normal early morning on Thursday 22nd October at the Southside Cares Thrift Centre in the 3800 block of Jeff Davis Highway turned not so normal once it was visited by a deer
The Esher and Walton Conservative Association is facing criticism from within its own membership and from residents, after its decision to overlook local candidates in choosing its next parliamentary candidate. In September, the Tories announced
A silver shotgun toting armed robber and his accomplice held up a security van guard in Croydon - but fled with an empty cash box. The armed attacker pushed the 56-year-old guard to the ground before pulling the weapon out on a stunned member
A man arrested on suspicion of the murder of Larry Malone in West Norwood has been bailed. The 25-year-old was yesterday arrested then bailed pending further enquiries. Mr Malone, 24, was shot dead through a window as he stood in the
Curious schoolchildren mistook Merton mayor Nick Draper for a king as they visited council headquarters. Pupils from Stanford Primary School in Norbury were shown around the library, civic centre and council chambers on October 13 as part of
Girls’ screams drowned out the boos of spoil sports when the second X Factor reject performed in Kingston on Saturday night. Rikki Loney, the second act to be voted off the show’s live finals, was at McCluskys in Kingston to remind clubbers
John Pomroy scored a late goal to seal a 2-1 win for Chertsey Town in their Combined Counties Premier League game against Cove at Alwyns Lane. The visitors were the better side in the opening exchanges, but they were left to rue their erratic finishing
Beijing Olympic gold medallist Andy Triggs-Hodge has called on the next generation of British athletes to step up and find out if they have what it takes to follow in his footsteps. The rower is backing a scheme set up by UK Sport and the English Institute
Reigning champions Belgrave Harriers took silver in this year’s English six-stage road relay finals at Sutton Park. In doing so they finished ahead of Aldershot, Farnham & District, who pipped them to the South of England title at Aldershot last month
Police in Wimbledon town centre have been moving on problem street drinkers and increasing patrols at school closing times in a bid to cut antisocial behaviour. Antisocial behaviour orders could also soon be given to the main offending drunks
The latest brainchild of Croydon Champions nominee Justyn Hollett will be kicking off at Fairfield Halls on November 16, in the form of a youth careers and enterprise extravaganza. Workshops offering advice on interview techniques, CV writing
A Californian has offered a $100 reward for information that leads to him finding his former best friend. John Crook, a personal chef, last saw Edward Roberts, a gardener and handyman, of Sutton, 30 years ago when the pair lived and worked
Surbiton Ladies had mixed fortunes at the weekend, becoming one of two non-England Hockey League teams to reach the last 16 of the Women’s Cup; but dropping their first points in the South Clubs’ Women’s Hockey League. On Sunday, Surbiton
The popular film-to-play craze saw two British actors more famous for their comedy performances step into the shoes of Hollywood heavy weights at Richmond Theatre this week. Neil Morrisey’s take on multi Oscar-winning actor Dustin Hoffman’s Raymond Babbett
The Faulkes Telescope has been an invaluable asset for schools and research institutes worldwide, providing free access and control of its telescopes for half-hour slots. Sutton Grammar School recently exploited its generous offer, booking half
A girls' school has scooped an international award which recognised its efforts to bring the world into the classroom. St Philomena’s Catholic School for Girls received the British Council International School Award for its collaborative work
Plans for a new primary school on the site of the old Selhurst Boys High are being considered by the council. The Transforming Croydon Schools (TCS) cabinet will discuss the proposals on Tuesday, November, 3. The new school would open
The Old Bailey trial of a man accused of murdering his wife, whose decomposing body was found in a green wheelie bin outside their Cobham home, has been postponed. Peter Wallner, 34, has denied murdering his South African wife Melanie Wallner
A lucky fan is being invited to open the newly renovated Greene King IPA Quins Head, alongside a Harlequins player and the club's Chief Executive before the match against London Irish on October 31. Greene King IPA, the Official Beer of Harlequins
Weybridge Vandals moved into the London Division Two South West title race with a hard fought 24-11 win at south coast Bognor on Saturday. Number eight Darren Livett’s fourth try of the season - after good work from winger Johnnie Howe - and
As part of the RFU/PRL agreement, four members of the England Senior EPS squad, including Quins star David Strettle, are returning to their clubs this week in order for them to be available for this weekend's Guinness Premiership games. The four players
A man from west London has been arrested and released by Surrey Police this week as part of their investigation into the murder of Walton schoolgirl Milly Dowler. The 40-year-old man was questioned about the potential disposal of a red Daewoo
The county's sporting greats gathered at the Pennyhill Park Hotel in Bagshot for the 2009 Surrey Sports awards. Paralympic cycling champion Rachel Morris was crowned Surrey sports personality of the year. The award is recognition of her gold medal
Captain-for-the-day Alan Bray has described leading Sutton United into the FA Cup first round proper as the highlight of his career. The 23-year-old was handed the armband in place of injured skipper Jason Goodliffe for Saturday’s 3-1 fourth
Churches in Croydon have cancelled communion wine over swine flu fears. The Catholic and Anglican dioceses have issued advice to their churches on the action they should take if they were worried about the virus. In an open letter Anglican
One of Putney’s most famous landmarks went under the hammer last week fetching a credit-crunching £3.4m. The Star and Garter pub, situated on the Lower Richmond Road, and the building which houses were bought by a mystery investor at last Tuesday
Hampton & Richmond Borough claimed a 0-0 draw at Eastleigh on Saturday after a tough battle. Eastleigh came into the game on a high having progressed to the first round of the FA Cup at Dover’s expense on Saturday. The Beavers were looking to bounce
Croydon Athletic resoundingly beat Corinthian Casuals 3-0 at the KT Stadium last night in a match that saw both teams reduced to 10 men. The beginning of the first half saw little in the way of clear cut chances, though Rory Hill had a long range shot
Coombe A have been crowned Kingston girls' schools volleyball champions after a string of flawless performances at a borough tournament. Six Kingston schools participated in the event - Hollyfield, Tiffin Girls, Holy Cross, Chessington CC, Coombe Girls
Katherine Wyld has set her sights on a Commonwealth Games relay berth in 2010 as she embarks on one of the busiest years of her sporting and professional life. The 23-year-old swimmer enjoyed mixed fortunes in 2009, helping Team GB set a new British
Great Britain triathlete and Leatherhead Swimming Club member Richard Stannard broke two European and five British masters records at the British Gas ASA Masters & Senior Age Group Swimming Championships in Sheffield last weekend. He competed in five
Luke Moore reveals that a half-time blast from boss Terry Brown was the key to Tuesday night’s stirring FA Cup success. Outplayed by visitors Crawley Town and down to ten men after the dismissal of Derek Duncan, the Dons were staring a cup exit in the
Veteran runner Dave Symons gained his first win in the Wimbledon Common parkrun this year on Saturday. The Thames Hare & Hounds ace headed home the 136-strong field in 17 minutes, 12 seconds, beating Hercules Wimbledon’s Phil Glynn by three seconds,
Veteran fly-half Sam Frost has vowed to help Sutton & Epsom fight relegation from National Division Three London for as long as he is physically able. The 39-year-old, who turns 40 in December, came out of retirement this week to inspire
A group of allotment holders, fed up with constantly having their equipment and produce stolen has taken it upon themselves to catch the culprits. Plot holders at the Spa Hill allotment site have begun a night watch to try and catch thieves
A hat-trick by Andy Ventris inspired Cheam to an emphatic 4-1 victory over promotion rivals Spencer Saints in hockey's Surrey Division Three. Two goals from man of the match Ventris, plus another from defender Rob McCarthy, put the game beyond Saints
Racing returns to Kempton Park on Wednesday, where a good turnout is expected. DETAILS Kempton Park - All Weather Flat First Race Time : 5:50pm Notable Jockeys Former champion jockey Seb Sanders is in action against former Derby winning
Sutton's Vicky Ford claimed first-place in the women's Oxshott 10km race with an impressive time of 40 minutes and 40 seconds. Team mate Andrew Nippard finished in second position in the men's 10km race. Though Nippard finished fractionally outside
Blues fans young and old will be getting their thinking caps on as A Question of Chelsea comes to Stamford Bridge next month. Taking place in the West Stand on Thursday, November 12, the evening will be hosted by Jason Cundy, and will feature
A deflected effort just before half-time and two second-half strikes condemned Corinthian Casuals to their second defeat in as many games on Tuesday. Casuals had started the game brightly and their passing and movement was causing Croydon all sorts
Make sure you take some tissues with you if you pop down to Joshua at New Wimbledon Studio next week because if you're not crying with emotion, you will be crying with laughter. The play is the new offering from Hersham-based theatre company Hotbuckle
Sutton-based hurdler Andy Turner is eyeing a return to athletics’ inner circle after burying the hatchet with UKA chief Charles van Commenee. The 29-year-old looked to have burned his bridges with UK Athletics after reacting furiously to his lottery
Tanners left Stompond Lane pointless on Tuesday night, in a game that saw youngster Adam Goodwell dismissed late on. After an early exchange of corners which came to nothing, the game quickly descended into an attritional midfield battle with few moments
Police are investigating after a 42-year-old man was left with head injuries after being hit and having plant pots thrown at him by a gang in Walton early on Saturday, October 24. The incident took place outside the Weir Hotel in Waterside
Epsom District Swimming Club won the Top Visiting Team Trophy at the Guildford Inaugural Invitational Sprint Meet. 73 swimmers from the club took part in the meet. There were a host of excellent swims with almost all the swimmers getting a personal
Stoneleigh Athletic U12A won 7-1 at Banstead Town in the Epsom & Ewell Youth League last weekend. Tommy Ryan-Maynard opened the scoring after a number Stoneleigh attacks were kept at bay by a packed Banstead defense. Banstead then pushed forward to
Billy Smith admits guiding Tooting & Mitcham to the First Round of the FA Cup may be the highlight of his football career, despite his near-50 years in the game. The Terrors booked a trip to League One Stockport County on November 7 with
Crystal Palace skipper Shaun Derry says teams should start respecting them rather than criticising their style of play. Nottingham Forest's Billy Davies was the latest manager to have a pop at the Eagles' physical style after Saturday's 1-1
A lollipop lady who has helped children cross a Battersea street safely for 28 years met the Prime Minister and his wife at Downing Street last week as a thank you for her years of public service. Joyce Runham, who is stationed in Westbridge
AFC Wimbledon 3-1 Crawley Town Ten-man Wimbledon rolled back the years to record an heroic FA Cup win that earns them a £50,000 trip to Millwall. The Dons go to the 2004 finalists next Monday after an epic second-half display.
Police fear that Surrey is being targeted by an organised criminal gang believed to be responsible for more than 70 cash card crimes. The warning has gone out to people to be vigilant at cash points after a spate of card crime including six
Police are appealing for witnesses following a violent assault in Wimbledon. A 31-year-old man was tripped from behind then punched to the ground as he walked along Wimbledon Hill Road towards Wimbledon Station at 5.50am on Thursday, October
Brentford striker Ben Strevens is hoping Saturday’s 2-0 triumph over Stockport County will help ease the weight of expectation on his shoulders when he returns to the starting line-up. The 29-year-old completed his first full 90 minutes since breaking
Neil Warnock has given hope to Ryan Smith that he could still earn a longer contract at Crystal Palace, despite leaving him out of the squad for the last three games. The 22 year-old winger signed an extended deal until January earlier this month but
Despite an apology from EDF Energy, Surbiton is still suffering powercuts, according to a community website. The power went out for about 10 hours on Sunday night in the Berrylands area, according to surbiton.com. The website said: “
A Streatham man has been sentenced to a minimum of 30 years in jail for murdering a fashion store manager he was trying to rob. Errol Clarke, 44, of Rutford Road, admitted stabbing Anthony Pratt just metres from his home in Camberwell on August
The Heart shopping centre in Walton is a hosting a free Halloween creative workshop for children on Saturday, October 31. Kids will be able to make all sorts of spooky creations, including bouncing bats and spiders, jack-o-lanterns and scary
Croydon Freedom pass holders must renew their pass by March 31, 2010 to continue to benefit from the scheme. The pass which allows Londoners aged 60 and over to travel free on public transport, will have a few changes. The new cards
A Wimbledon man has embarked on a charity trip of a lifetime - a seven day, 150 mile race across the Sahara. Paul Rowlinson, 42, and two friends, Luke Carmichael and Mark Webster, began the race on Sunday and are raising money for children’
A 21-year-old woman was abducted by a man who bundled her into a car near a busy bus stop and held her captive for 20 minutes. Wandsworth Police are appealing for witnesses after the woman was grabbed near Geraldine Road, just off East Hill
An eminent cardiologist with a renowned reputation has always harboured another ambition – Dr Michael Rigby is a secret rock and roller. So when a musician, overcome with gratitude that Dr Rigby’s skills had saved the life of his baby girl,
An inquest heard how a High Down prisoner sentenced to 14 years behind bars after shooting a teenager, collapsed in his cell after having a heart attack. A jury at Woking Coroner's Court found that James Brand, 55, of Bromley, died from natural
Kingston’s annual Christmas and New Year park-and-ride scheme will get under way on Saturday, November 7. The service will run between Chessington World of Adventures in Leatherhead Road and Kingston town centre until Saturday, January 16.
Covent Garden Market Authority (CGMA) has announced dates for the first public exhibition of its plans to turn the market into the UK’s largest fresh produce market. The exhibition provides residents and businesses the first opportunity to
A Tulse Hill mum-of-five who was part of a “professional” shoplifting gang known as “The Spice Girls” has been jailed for her part in a £12,000 series of raids on West End stores. Camille Gay, 30, was six months pregnant when she was caught
Sutton police will launch Operation Astral to keep the borough safe over Halloween and Bonfire Night. The annual initiative, aimed at reducing crime and anti-social behaviour during this period, is one of the busiest in the police calendar.
Depressed market conditions and a freeze on pay and employment continue to hamper business confidence, a survey of south London businesses has revealed, but firms are hopeful of a better 2010. More than 350 firms responded to the South London Business
