Wilfried Zaha inspired Crystal Palace to a dramatic injury time win over Coventry City as the Eagles came from behind to win 2-1. The 18-year-old’s driving runs and shots set up goals for Sean Scannell in the 90th minute and Jermaine Easter in the 95th
Olympic swimmers led Elmbridge children through a series of aquatic activities last weekend. Children aged seven to 14 enjoyed sprinting, synchronised swimming, mini water polo and diving with the world class athletes at the Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Centre
Two leisure centres in the borough are to set to receive a £1 million refurbishment. Cheam Leisure Centre and Sutton Arena will each get £950,000 through contractor Everyone Active. Work on the centres will begin in the next few weeks
This is the moment looters drag a man off his scooter during the riots in Croydon on August 8. Captured on video, the scooter driver is pulled off as he tries to escape the chaos unfolding in London Road. He is dragged away from the
Hopes of a "barbecue summer" have been dashed by the recent heavy unseasonal rain over the last two months, according to Sutton's water provider. But despite the increased rainfall, Sutton and East Surrey Water are still urging residents to
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was robbed in broad daylight on a Clapham estate. The 49-year-old victim was walking along Plummer Road last Thursday (August 11) at about midday when he was approached by two men. One man
Alexis Thompson digs deep to explore the real reasons why she's still single. I have very bad taste in men. That much I know. I seem to be attracted to the guys who a) aren't that interested in me and b) I have nothing in common with.
Four candidates have now thrown their hats into the ring to contest a council byelection in Surbiton Hill ward. The ballot was called after Liberal Democrat Councillor Umesh Parekh resigned 15 months after being elected to take an IT job with
A teen who repeatedly stabbed a plain clothes police officer after a stop and search will serve a minimum of six years in a youth offenders centre. Alastair Gregson, 19, of Whitefield Avenue, Purley, stabbed PC Nigel Albuery four times after
An Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector is a qualification which covers the basic of teaching in adult education. The qualification, which includes how to plan sessions and use a variety of assessment methods, is a first step
While most footballers spent June sunning themselves on a beach, Crystal Palace's Jonathan Parr was midway through the Norwegian season. The 22-year-old has not had a break since January, when he reported for pre-season training with former club Aalesund
Croydon remembered the 36 people from the borough who died in the Lanfranc air disaster 50 years ago last week. A special service was held at Croydon Minster on Sunday to mark the anniversary. On August 9, 1961, 34 boys and two teachers
Health chiefs are staying tight-lipped about four doctors suspended from a Streatham practice. A spokeswoman has refused to give any other information and will not even deny accusations made by patients online. Dr Arun K Singh, Dr Jayanti
Mourners paid tribute to a teenage boatman who died after falling into the Thames. Ben Woollacott, the son of Surbiton-based Cruise London boss Stephen Woollacott, was killed on August 3 while working on the Woolwich ferry. The 19-year-old had
Three drivers who fraudulently used disabled parking badges have been forced to pay hundreds of pounds in fines. Debra Rafter-Mitchell, 50, of Conyers Road, Streatham; Andre Robinson, 26, of Mantlet Close, Streatham Vale; and Linda Coleman, 63, of
Police and ambulance staff were called to a collision between a bike and a car this morning in Clapham. A woman in her late 30s was taken to a south London hospital following the incident at the junction of Clapham Common Southside and Lynette
This little bundle of feathers was spotted stretching its wings for the first time near the Surbiton filter beds. The baby sparrow took its first uncertain flight along Portsmouth Road on Saturday evening, August 13. According to the
A council tenant whose son appeared in court charged in connection with the Battersea riots has been served with an eviction notice. Mother of two, Maite de Calva, of Francis Chichester Way, Battersea, is believed to be the first person in
Police have released more CCTV images of people they would like to quiz in relation to the riots near Clapham Junction. Officers revealed these members of the public were "in the vicinity of the disorder" last Monday night, and hope they can
Wandsworth's top cop has refused to discuss public anger at the police response to the Battersea riots. Acting Borough Commander, Detective Superintendent Gerry Campbell, said he would not "talk about the past" because he wanted to focus on
Tens of thousands of people lined the streets this weekend to watch 140 top cyclists take part in the London-Surrey Cycle Classic Olympic test race. Around 350 roads were closed across Surrey as riders from 21 National teams competed in the
An 11-year-old boy from Lambeth who was reported missing after playing football in Dulwich has been found. Nicholas Connor was found in the Brixton area last night, the Met has confirmed.
A motorist was lucky to escape injury after their car was hit by an object thrown from a bridge over the M25. The grey BMW was travelling anti-clockwise between junctions nine and eight, close to Walton-on-the-Hill, on Sunday, August 14 when
A charity has offered its services to help house those left with nothing after the riots. Nightwatch, which runs a resettlement plan for homeless people in Croydon, has offered to help house 10 families who lost their homes in London Road.
An Epsom filmmaker, who was bullied at school and went through corrective cleft lip surgery as a child, has been awarded the Inspire Mark by the London 2012 Olympic committee. Gary Thomas, 39, says the idea for his latest project, The Dog and
Bargain hunters queued from 8.30am to get first pick of the used treasures on offer at the grand opening of the brand new Children’s Trust charity shop in Epsom. Based in the High Street, Epsom is the trust’s 13th shop in Surrey which raises
An 11-year-old boy from Lambeth has gone missing, according to police. Nicholas Connor was last seen on Sunday at football practice in Dulwich. He has not been seen since and officers are concerned for his safety and well being.
Ten people have been hospitalised after a care home caught fire overnight. The residents in Guinness Court, on Chepstow Road, Croydon, were taken to hospital for smoke inhalation and other injuries following the blaze at 1am this morning.
A video has been released showing Sutton police's borough commander leading officers in a baton charge to disperse potential rioters. Detective chief superintendent Guy Ferguson charged with about 20 of his officers on a group of about 50 youths
A 32-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a man after an assault in Coulsdon. Peter James Game 32, of Empire Square, SE1, was charged yesterday evening following the death of the 35-year-old Paul Coleman, of Wallington
John Hopper barricaded himself in to save his bathroom fittings shop as looters prowled the streets outside. As the yobs worked their way down the street, smashing windows and looting stores in London Road, Croydon, Mr Hopper tried to stop
An arson attack on two cars has sparked an appeal for witnesses by Elmbridge detectives. The vehicles and the front door of a house were seriously damaged in the attack, which took place between 12.30am and 12.45am, on Sunday, August 14, in
