St George's Healthcare NHS Trust has appointed Miles Scott as its new chief executive. He replaces David Astley, who stepped down earlier this year because of a board decision to delay its foundation trust application due to financial issues
A woman from Tooting has pleaded not guilty to trafficking women into the UK for sexual exploitation. Iveta Viragova, 43, of Gravenel Gardens, in Nutwell Street, appeared at Croydon Crown Court alongside 25-year-old Votjech Virag of the same
Technically-savvy travellers in Surrey are beating queues and rushing for a bus by logging on using their mobile phones. More than 1,000 passengers a month are using Surrey County Council's mobile phone web service to check bus times. Ian Lake,
Louise Redknapp, international models and TV stars are bringing a touch of glamour to Weybridge for a charity fashion event on Friday, September 30. Fashion for Good was created by a group of Cobham mothers to help disadvantaged children in
Sutton has been rated the best place in London to bring up children. Analysis of factors including crime rates, earnings, house prices and access to good schools revealed the London borough as the top location in the capital for young families
Surrey Police is asking residents for help as they build their new website. The force wants to hear from people across the county to ensure the new sites meets the needs of all users. And anyone completing the short survey at www.surveymonkey.com
The trial of a tenant accused of beating his landlord to death before hiding the body in a roll of carpet and fleeing to Thailand has begun. Stuart Crawford, 45, of no fixed address is accused of murdering his friend and landlord Michael Ryan
The 312 bus route has been saved, Transport for London has confirmed. The bus route, between the Swan and Sugarloaf and South Croydon Grange, was due to be axed. But London Assembly Member Steve O’Connell said Mayor of London Boris Johnson
North Kingston’s long-awaited new secondary school moved a step closer when its three providers signed its partnership contract. The Kingston Educational Trust, formed of Kingston Council, Kingston College and Kingston University, beat the
Streatham-born supermodel Naomi Campbell has returned to her roots as part of a new documentary about her life. In the 30-minute programme for satellite channel CNBC, the 41-year-old star speaks candidly about her five-year battle with cocaine
The new Met Commissioner will visit Wandsworth and Lambeth today as he takes up his new role. Commissioner Bernard Hogan-Howe, the 26th person to hold the position, will be meeting officers and staff across London, beginning in Romford and
Sue Sanders, one of the UK’s leading LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) activists, will be speaking at The Brief (48 George Street, Croydon) at 8pm on Tuesday the 4th of October. The talk, organised by Croydon Area Gay Society (CAGS), will
The famous Pink Floyd pig has flown above Battersea Power Station once more. The inflatable oinker first took to the skies above the iconic landmark in 1976 during a photoshoot for the cover of the band's Animals album, which hit problems when
A farm in Colliers Wood has scooped the title of best in London for the second year running at a festival of city farming and community gardening. Volunteers from Deen City Farm beat their nearest rivals Surrey Docks and attributed their victory to
Charlie Edwards' hopes of glory at the World Amateur Boxing Championships have been dashed after a first round defeat. The 18-year-old from Croydon lost 17-15 on points to Argentinian Junior Zarate in his opening match in Azerbaijan this morning
Money raised as part of a golf club’s centenary celebrations will be spent on a new play area for children in hospital. Members of Croham Hurst Golf Club, South Croydon, have so far collected more than £10,000 including funds from a Gala Weekend
Sutton and Epsom were edged out 28-27 by Thanet Wanderers on Saturday. This London Division 1 match at Wanderers on Saturday was a real end to end thriller with both teams looking for their first win of the season. Both sides put in 100% effort
Wimbledon secured a comfortable 46-15 win at home to Teddington on Saturday. It’s not surprising that Teddington have bulldozed their way through three lower leagues in consecutive seasons; they’re a big, mobile side, with hefty forwards and a few
A charity which has run after-school clubs and weekend activities for disabled young people is looking for a new home after the closure of the Causeway Centre. Specialist equipment, including a machine which can paint on to a giant screen at
Crystal Palace fan Dave Moore gives his views on the Eagles' 1-0 loss at Doncaster Rovers on Saturday. Walking out of the Keepmoat On Saturday was frustrating to say the least. I completely believe we are a better side than last season
The Old Wimbledonians went down by a single point against Old Paulines at Thames Ditton on Saturday as they lost 22-21. The home team were the current league leaders and so on the surface this was a satisfactory result; except that this was a game
A Brixton looter who joined a mob raid on a supermarket has been jailed. Troy McLeod was one of 50 people to force his way into the Tesco store on Acre Lane on August 8, as rioting spread across south London. Jurors at the Inner London
Fifth-placed Weston-Super-Mare came to the Beveree seeking to extend their away run, but a sparkling display from the Beavers sent them home with no points and a 20 minute post match harangue by manager Craig Laird ringing in their ears.
Despite the Indian summer, Warlingham made heavy weather of the early exchanges but came out on top when they beat newly promoted Heathfield & Waldron 22-5 at their Hamsey Green HQ. Warlingham had much of the ball and territory but took
Rosslyn Park suffered a third straight National League One loss as they went down 24-9 at home to Jersey. It was a game of contrasts, in which Park held the whip hand in the first half – but failed to convert their advantage into points – whereas Jersey
The points shared at the KT Stadium with Croydon Athletic having the lions share of the first half and Merstham mounting a comeback in the second for a 2-2 draw. The Rams started well and in the eighth minute took the lead when a good ball sliced in
Lowestoft Town went to the top of the Ryman Premier League after recording this 4-1 victory at Colston Avenue, although Carshalton Athletic did create enough chances which, on another day, might of lead to them claiming something, writes James Barrett
Old Walcountians suffered a major setback to their League campaign as they were convincingly beaten 31-5 at newly-promoted Old Tiffinians on Saturday. Walcountians were missing several regular players, most notably in the midfield back area, and were
Carshalton Athletic have announced Frank Thompson as their new chairman - replacing Alan Walker who resigned earlier this month. Thompson, in his third season with the club as a director and general secretary, is a football administrator who has experience
Julian Speroni: 6 – Wasn’t at fault for the goal and didn’t really have another save to make all game. Peter Ramage: 7 – Your bread and butter. Won’t get forward like Moxey but a solid defender and good in the air. Had a good game. Patrick McCarthy
Crystal Palace boss Dougie Freedman rued his team’s luck after they fell to a 1-0 defeat at Doncaster Rovers – their third successive league loss. There was plenty of controversy as the Eagles’ had two penalty claims turned down and Doncaster scored
The photograph shows a red stag resting with his harem in the long grass on a warm sunny afternoon in Richmond Park. But this tranquil, idyllic scene belies the fact that now is the time for frantic deer activity and that same stag has no doubt already
A New Malden department store has become the first big company to dig deep for our Honour the Fallen Campaign. Tudor Williams, in New Malden High Street, donated a £100 after hearing of the plight of St John the Baptist Church in last week’
Footage of looters streaming through broken shutters at PC World on August 8 has been released. CCTV footage showing hundreds of looters stealing flat-screen televisions and electronic goods from the retail unit was shown on BBC’s Crimewatch
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (Rospa) has recognised a geologist-turned-quarryman’s outstanding 35-year contribution to safe and healthy working. Thames Ditton’s Martin Isles works in the quarrying and mineral products sector
A 31-year-old who raped and robbed three female escorts over two days will spend at least eight years behind bars. Christopher Shepherd of Wilverley Crescent, New Malden, was found guilty by a jury at Isleworth Crown Court on July 21, of three
By Councillor Iain Dysart, Merton Council (Leader of Liberal Democrats, West Barnes ward) We welcome the long-awaited acceptance by Merton Council's Labour administration that it must publish a proper strategy for primary and secondary places.
A cancer hospital has denied claims NHS cancer treatment will be cut in an effort to make more money from private patients. The Royal Marsden Hospital announced it wanted to increase income from private patients by 38 per cent by 2013.
A historical ceremony dating back many centuries will be brought back to life when it is played out through the streets of Kingston. The Surrey Assizes, which dates back to the Middle Ages and continued twice a year until 1971, saw judges from
