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  • Flying Eagles continue winning run at Hull

    Crystal Palace continued their fine start to the Championship season with a 1-0 win at Hull City this afternoon, ending a 10-month wait for an away victory. Jermaine Easter claimed the winning goal on 15 minutes as he looked to have converted Jonathan

  • Dons forced to settle for a point against Hereford

    AFC Wimbledon had to settle for a point at home to Hereford United as they came from behind to draw 1-1. The Dons were sluggish early on and were made to pay for it on eight minutes when Benoit Dalibard was given time to cross and pick out Deloy Facey

  • Landmark could be revamped into apartments

    One of Kingston’s most evocative landmarks could be transformed into apartments. The Victorian Keep in Kings Road was formerly the entrance to the East Surrey regimental depot and barracks. From 1875 to 1959 countless thousands of young

  • Officers go beyond the call of duty

    Police have been going above and beyond the call of duty as operations are stepped up in the wake of rioting in London last week. One officer put in a 29 hour shift just three days before he was due to get married in Scotland. Husband

  • New service will run cowboy builders out of town

    An entrepeneur whose parents fell victim to cowboy builders has been inspired to lauch a new service targeting dodgy tradesmen. Harvey Ellingham said he was inspired to launch Tradesmen Connect after his parents were conned out of £23,000. The Morden

  • Smoothies and fun for kids at Elmgrove Play Picnic

    Children and parents enjoyed making fruit smoothies, having their faces painted, playing games and reading stories. Families joined the fun at Elmgrove Play Picnic at the Elm Grove Recreation Centre in Walton on Wednesday, August 17.

  • Scooter users taken on seaside outing

    Mobility scooter users got a break from the big city when they were treated to a day out to the seaside. The event was run by Wandsworth Shopmobility, which took passengers and their electric mobility scooters on a day trip to Worthing.

  • Shop owner 'frames' sticky fingered thief

    Thieves are literally being framed by a shop owner who has grown tired of their sticky fingers. The owner of the Connoisseurs in Wallington has taken to shaming thieves by putting CCTV images of them onto a wanted-style poster in the shop.

  • Grotto gets cash for a facelift

    A crystal grotto, which was described as “the finest of its type ever built”, has been awarded £747,400 to be restored. The landscape feature in Painshill Park, Cobham, was granted the money by the Heritage Lottery Fund on Tuesday, August 16. Originally

  • Fair bounces back despite riot fears

    Mitcham Status fair defied London's riots to open last weekend. The Fair in three Kings Piece, which has run for more than 100 years, was due to launch on Thursday but stayed shut on on police advice. But it opened on Friday and the

  • Roadworks 'crippling' business

    Businesses in Cheam Village claim takings plummet by up to 25 per cent due to roadworks. Two shopkeepers reported an "overnight" drop in sales as soon as the roadworks began. Works started in Cheam Village in June and are set to continue

  • Residents voice opposition to new drinks bar

    A company hoping to open a new late night drinks bar in Clapham is facing stiff opposition from residents and councillors. Premium Bars Ltd is trying to open a bar called ‘Peach’ under the arches of Voltaire Road near Clapham North tube station

  • The story behind that sign...

    Liz Tuffey said she hoped her sign would give London Road a lift. The Ship of Fools manager said she had witnessed firsthand the looting as one of her friend’s stores was ransacked on August 8. She said of the sign: “It was something

  • Horse whisperer raises more than £250 for riding group

    A horse whisperer has raised more than £250 for a disabled riding group. Adam Shereston, who says he can understand a horse’s whisper, gave a presentation of techniques that can be used to interact with horses on Monday, August 8. The

  • Festival brings Korean culture to life with a kick

    A colourful mix of art, food, and culture was celebrated at the Kingston Korean Festival, writes Maria Anthony. The event began with the annual parade, led by veterans of the Korean War, and took place at Fairfield Recreation Ground on Saturday