Ealing’s Will to Win Tennis Centre at Lammas Park was yesterday awarded ‘Beacon’ status in recognition of its high quality fun affordable tennis programme. The announcement took place as the centre unveiled three new floodlit courts thanks
As we've seen during this year’s competition, the RBS 6 Nations has a habit of serving up great drama. Theatre is one thing but good old-fashioned rivalry is another - when England lock horns with Scotland this weekend, two of rugby's oldest
BUCS sports champion Hannah Bryars fell at the final hurdle in Sheffield as she had to settle for fencing team silver, writes Sarah Jenkins. However, the Imperial College medical student was awarded player of the tournament for a clinical display that
One-minute HIV test are being introduced in a Croydon chemists as part of a sexual health pilot scheme. Worried customers can pay to receive almost instant results from a fingertip blood test rather than wait weeks on the NHS or shell out to
The family of a toddler who has lived most of his life in hospital after suffering major brain damage is appealing for help to bring him home. Four-year-old Nathan Ellul has been receiving neurological treatment at Tadworth Children’s Trust
Students at South Thames College are helping to deliver a Junior Citizenship Programme in Wandsworth. The scheme, now in its 23rd year, allows students to help educate primary school pupils on the emergency services. cenarios vary from a stranger
Tottenham and England striker Peter Crouch has been named the funniest man in British sport. The 6ft 7inch footballer was crowned after topping a poll carried out by Sky1 HD's new comedy panel show, A League of Their own, featuring James Corden
The London Marathon will hold a special meaning for a Surbiton woman, determined to finish it in memory of her friend’s 18-day-old daughter, who died of meningitis 10 days before Christmas. Evie Guy, is currently in training for the 26-mile
Plans to spend £200 million on the redevelopment of St Helier Hospital took a major step forward on Thursday night when Sutton Council approved the NHS Trust’s planning application. The plans include demolishing a large part of the hospital
Thousands of Streatham and West Norwood homes are being encouraged to recycle their food waste as part of a green scheme being extended to the areas. Residents have been handed special kitchen equipment to separate food waste and kitchen scraps
Cyclists were given a boost this week, when work started on a new cycle lane in New Malden. On Wednesday, the east side of Malden Road, from Cromwell Avenue to the south of Welbeck Close, was Tarmacked by converting some of the pavement and
Elderly dementia sufferers are being turfed out of a Wimbledon care home being shut down by one of the country’s largest healthcare operators. Craegmoor Healthcare - owner of more than 250 homes nationwide - has told 24 vulnerable residents
A photography teacher has received national recognition for his work as a ‘digital innovator’. Joe Partridge, who works at Croydon Adult Learning and Training Centre in South Norwood, beat off fierce competition from across the UK to win a
Hundreds of lives were put at risk at Sutton library after the ground floor fire exit was illegally locked, a Sutton Guardian investigation has revealed. Fire safety investigation officers called to the library on Monday, March 8, forced managers
An IT analyst from Balham escaped jail at Croydon Crown Court today after using inside knowledge to steal from his employer, a nationwide casino chain. Nimesh Bhagat, 31, of Laitwood Road, Balham, and his accomplice Andrew Owen Ashley, 30,
Business leaders are backing plans to create a Business Improvement District (Bid) in Sutton town centre to help the economy thrive. Paul Martin, Sutton Council chief executive, pledged his support to the process, which will see companies working
Up-and-coming children’s author Garth Edwards met pupils at Wimbledon Park Primary School to explain how he came up with the ideas and characters for his acclaimed new series of books. Pupils at the school in Havana Road had the chance to ask
The Vagina Monologues is coming to Surbiton to empower women through the sharing of life experiences. Budding thespians are invited to rehearse for the play, presented by Bounce Theatre, and the whole thing will be put together in 24 hours.
Two first-class rescue dogs from Croydon will be going postal in special edition stamps. Boris the Bulldog and Casey the Lurcher had the competition licked when they were picked as models to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Battersea Dogs
Dozens of motorists took advantage of free roadside emissions tests arranged by Wandsworth Council's environmental services team as part of the on-going efforts to reduce air pollution. The aim of the exhaust tests was to pinpoint vehicles whose engines
A school for children with autism and social communication problems has been awarded specialist status. Linden Bridge School, in Worcester Park, was awarded the status in Cognition and Learning, which means the school can further develop staff expertise
Sutton’s top cop praised the quick-thinking and investigative skills of his officers at a commendation ceremony. Borough commander Chief Superintendent Guy Ferguson described their innovative actions as “humbling” at the annual event, and said
