By community correspondant Amani Patel On Saturday, 13th February, Year 10 from Surbiton High School embarked on a much anticipated trip to Iceland. After a long and tiring journey we finally arrived in Keflavic airport, met our guides, Kalli,
Crystal Palace's administrators are again expected to extend the deadline for people to bid for the club after a lack of firm interest. The P&A Partnership had already moved the deadline back by two weeks to 5pm this afternoon after the
By community correspondent Gaby Mills On Monday 8th March, in aid of International Women’s Week – which began on Sunday 7th and ends on Saturday 13th – Surbiton High School’s Amnesty International club held a cake sale and petition signing.
A disability group that is fighting the council against parking charges for blue badge holders is looking for new members. The Epsom and Ewell Access Group is inviting disabled people from the community to join them so they can have a voice in all disability
A jury has seen mobile phone footage allegedly taken when a Kingston magistrate and friend racially abused and attempted to evict Romanian tenants. Stephanie Lippiatt, of Lower Ham Road, has been a magistrate for 21 years and is currently on trial for
A patient was flown out of Furzedown Recreation Ground at 11am this morning by air ambulance. Ambulance staff have not yet been able to confirm the person's injuries. The photograph and video above were sent in by Chillerton
The National Gallery has recently launched a creative arts academy for Youth Offenders. They say that these lads have been given a second chance to show their educational worth, as well as extending them to a sphere of creativity that they would
Alan Lee believes Crystal Palace have the edge in the Championship relegation battle because they still have the backing of their fans. The striker says the Eagles have a big advantage over their rivals because they are only in the bottom half following
An Old Bailey jury has gone out to consider whether Vikramgit Singh is guilty of murdering Battersea call girl, Gemma Dorman. Earlier in the trial, they heard how Mr Singh, 25, plunged a seven-inch carving knife into his ex-girlfriend's stomach
By Community Correspondent Jackie Mitchell Designer goldsmith Roger Elliott, who lives in Epsom, (www.rogerelliott.com) rose to the challenge of designing five matching pendants for five grand-daughters, which were commissioned by Stephen and Maggie
Wizard Man's beloved animals have died in a blaze at his home. Self-appointed Wizard Conrad Pugsley “howled and sobbed” outside his home after he discovered the tragic news the following morning. Conrad, who was out when the fire started
A top police official has expressed his “concern” over the funding levels received by Surrey Police in recent years. Peter Williams, chairman of the Surrey Police Authority, spoke out after the force were awarded a “good” rating in the latest HMIC
Police are appealing for witnesses after three vehicles stolen in Sutton were used in an attempted theft of an ATM from Sainsbury's in Purley Way, Croydon on Wednesday. The vehicles - a JCB digger, a white truck and a black 4x4 - were stolen
A youthful AFC Wimbledon line-up have secured a place in the semi-finals of the London Senior Cup with a 3-2 win at Harrow Borough on Thursday night. Matt Harmsworth have the visitors a 22nd-minute lead, only for Andrew Harewood to level
A group of excluded students gained an insight into the workplace at a special discussion day. A dozen students from the Ashtead Youth Project took part in the informal discussion day which was organised by volunteers from specialist contractor
Ben Godfrey scored a hat-trick as Croydon Athletic progressed in to the quarter-finals of the Surrey Senior Cup with an extra-time rout of Crystal Palace, winning 6-2. With Croydon fielding a much-changed side from their league encounter against Whitstable
In a Wandsworth & District Table Tennis League Division Two derby, Vale A thrashed Vale B 10-0, with Tony Foley, Andy Sanders and Andy Harris winning all three of their singles each over Wojtek Czubek, Douglas Taucher and Peter Fenner, although Douglas
The Good Life may have made Surbiton synonymous with suburbia, but 35 years after the show brought self-sufficiency to the commuter belt, the programme’s creator has revealed he has never visited the town he made famous. Bob Larbey, who
Newspapers carrying prostitution advertisements should face the same penalties as men who pay to have sex with trafficked women, a campaign group has said. Under new Government legislation, men can be prosecuted if they pay for sex with a trafficked
A man in his 20s was injured in a three car smash in Selsdon this morning. He was rushed to Mayday Hospital after ambulance services were called to the scene at 8.15am. The extent of his injuries are not known. A London ambulance
Ks defender Francis Duku reckons his goalscoring exploits against Boreham Wood are no flash in the pan. Boss Alan Dowson joked last week he was happy with just one goal a season from the former Lewes and Staines Town man after claiming he had
Ever fancied a consultation with someone like Gok Wan? Looking for new ideas on how to dress your body shape? Eveology consultant Katzi Murray will be on hand to give advice at the charity fundraising fashion show on Tuesday 23 March at 7pm in aid of
A Jack Russell terrier was left fighting for its life after being savaged by a vicious dog in front of a group of nursery school children. Helen Cushen, a children’s nurse from South Norwood, was walking her dog Penny on March 5 when she was
A 32-year-old driver has appeared in court charged with causing the death of a pedestrian in Kingston Hill in October, while more than twice the legal alcohol limit. Ricardo Bacelo, of Innes Gardens in Putney, faced one charge of causing the
Haunted, Richmond Theatre The curtain came down to wolf whistles and rapturous applause last night as Edna O’Brien’s Haunted starring Brenda Blethyn and Niall Buggy opened at Richmond Theatre. Haunted is an intriguing and funny play. The
Gymnast Chris O’Connor, a year 10 student at Kingston Grammar School, has made a triumphant return from injury to win individual gold at the U17 Celtic Cup, contested by Wales, Scotland, the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, writes Nick Bond.
I hate trucks. As a driver, Ive often found myself stuck behind a truck on a motorway, or stuck behind a truck on a country lane, or stuck in a queue of traffic – caused by a truck. In fact, Im of the belief that trucks should only drive
HORSHAM YMCA 0 METROPOLITAN POLICE 0 Despite the absence of goals, this Ryman Division One South game on Thursday night was very entertaining and both sides should have scored but for the woodwork saving the day. Inside the opening five minutes
Waiting lists at the only rape crisis centre in London are set to be slashed thanks to £1.1m of funding from the Mayor of London. The cash will be spent setting up crisis centres in north, east and west London this year to take pressure off
It must be hard to be a Leeds United fan. Thanks to a reputation, hard won in the 60s and 70s, for being dirtier than a text message from Vernon Kay, their club is one of the most unpopular in the country. Not only that but, over the past few years
Chertsey Town 2 Bedfont 4 Chertsey Town’s silverware ambitions were reduced further in the most dismal fashion in this EL Records Premier Challenge Cup tie for, having quickly built a stylish two-goal lead, they totally capitulated and were deservedly
Richmond author William Hastings Burke has just released his debut book, Thirty Four, which reveals the remarkable lives of Hermann Göring and his anti-Nazi brother, Albert. William uncovered the Göring stories as an undergraduate in Australia
War is a subject that has fascinated artists for centuries and a recently opened exhibition at Richmond’s Riverside Gallery has given young artists the opportunity to create their own art inspired by past and present conflicts, writes Will Gore
I am writing a history of drama and music in Surbiton and Tolworth, and would be interested to hear from anyone involved in past amateur dramatic productions in Surbiton Assembly Rooms or other church or meeting halls in Surbiton. I’m keen to hear
Leatherhead reached the Isthmian League Cup Final after a stunning 4-3 penalty shoot-out win over Aveley last night. Having taken a first-half lead against the Ryman Premier side thanks to Chris Boulter, the Tanners were pegged back by a late equaliser
The title role of Henrik Ibsen’s play Hedda Gabler has challenged actresses ever since the Norwegian dramatist wrote it in 1890. From the first Hedda, Clara Heese, to modern legends of the stage, including Dames Diana Rigg and Maggie Smith, plenty
Boss Paul Doswell reckons seeing his Sutton United side likened to Premier League Stoke City can only be taken as a compliment. Kingstonian manager Alan Dowson cheekily made reference to United’s use of long-throw specialist Billy Hawes this
Harlequins fly-half Nick Evans has warned the Guinness Premiership top four the arrival of new director of rugby Conor O’Shea could yet inspire them to a top four finish. The former Ireland full-back arrives at the club on Monday, ready for
Brentford may be facing a run of eight games in 25-days, but striker Charlie MacDonald insists a run of good results will keep a spring in the squad’s step. Boss Andy Scott’s men, starting with MK Dons at the weekend, endure a three week run of Saturday-Tuesday
Sporting superstars Brian Lara and Dwight Yorke went back to school on Monday as they showed students the skills which made them legends. Mr Lara, widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket, invited his footballing
A “predatory” former head-boy who lured a 12-year-old he met through a Merton church group into showing her underwear on a webcam has been sentenced to 40-hours' community service. Phillip Grout, 19, of Taunton Close in Sutton, was found guilty
A pub shut down for underage alcohol sales has appealed the order and is still serving. The Angel in Angel Hill, Sutton, was ordered to close for three months after selling alcohol to underage drinkers, complaints about loud music and criminal
Claims a councillor was dropped by his party for refusing to canvas voters rather than take church services have sparked a furious political row. George Reynolds, a current Labour councillor for Colliers Wood, was not picked by the party to
More than a third of violent young offenders targeted by a pioneering project to cut youth and gang violence reoffended within three months. Some 15 young people involved in serious youth violence who took part in the Phoenix Programme dropped
Nine drivers have been found guilty of parking fraud after using blue disabled badges in their cars in order to avoid paying meter charges. The convictions are the latest in a crackdown on bogus parking fraud claims by Wandsworth Council. Since 12007
A mystery bid to protect a war memorial at the centre of a campaign to honour forgotten fallen WWII soldiers has stirred up a hornet’s nest among councillors. An investigation has been launched after English Heritage confirmed it listed Carshalton
Queues for tickets at Thames Ditton station are now “longer than ever”, following last week’s dramatic crackdown on fare dodgers. At about 10.30am on Monday March 1, a deployment of special South West Trains (SWT) enforcers rounded up about
A teenager found hanged in her room at a mental hospital has commited suicide even though “she was very happy”, an inquest heard. Catherine Kay, 17, from Epsom, was found by nursing staff in her ensuite bathroom at Alpha Hospital, in Woking
Students from Esher Church of England High School joined up with their peers from about 700 schools on Thursday, March 11, to take part in a BBC project aimed at encouraging kids to engage in the news. The 33 year 8 students from the More
Kingston and Richmond residents will receive more personalised flood warning as of this week, thanks to Environment Agency improvements. Until Wednesday, March 10, flood warning areas covered long stretches of rivers, which covered several
The student lovers who murdered Meredith Kercher have suffered a blow to their appeals, after Italian judges announced there were no holes or inconsistencies in the original evidence. Amanda Knox and Rafaelle Sollecito were found guilty in
Accident and emergency or maternity services at Kingston Hospital could be axed – putting pressure on St George’s – as part of a radical shake-up to health services. NHS London said the plans were only at a draft stage but MPs and patient
The Rose Theatre has announced an impressive line-up for its next home-grown production, Dumb Show. Dexter Fletcher, star of Hotel Babylon and Lock Stock and Smoking Barrels, will tread the boards as a tabloid journalist, alongside comedic
A new Croydon fusion restaurant already has its sights on expanding nationwide. India Dining “is one of a kind”, offering the best of modern Indian cuisine with a Mediterranean twist – all dishes on the menu are served tapas-style on mini platters
