I blame social networking for my social awkwardness and I am starting to see a common trend. My confidence is slowly seeping away. Before I had twitter, the thought of being forced to talk to strangers scared me but now I do it on a daily basis, sharing
Leatherhead defender Chris Boulter has been labelled a superb ambassador for non-league football by Tanners chairman Peter Ashdown. The centre back quit the club on Thursday having after his contract, which ran until the end of the season,
With snow forecast for the weekend, Wandsworth Council has given away tonnes of grit to local people and neighbourhood watch schemes and has filled salt bins at more than 50 locations across the borough. The town hall is encouraging people
Plunging temperatures mean a host of sporting fixtures across south and west London have been postponed, while plenty of others are subject to pitch inspections on Saturday morning. Esher's crunch Championship clash with London Scottish has been postponed
Never miss a scrum, kick or try with our Six Nations rugby highlights, starting this weekend. Match action from every Saturday game will be available from midnight the following night, including game reviews, player interviews and press conference
A missing teenager from Tooting was found by police yesterday. Shakira Lindsay-Robinson, 14, was found safe and well by British Transport Police at Coventry Station on February 2. She went missing on January 20.
New Sutton United defender Anwar Uddin has revealed the club's plans for the future were behind his decision to switch to Gander Green Lan. The former Dagenham & Redbridge skipper put pen to paper on an 18-month deal on Friday having been released
“There’s always the bitter disappointment, if, for any reason, the electric spoons don’t work,” laughs drummer and cutlery aficionado Sam Spoons, percussionist with, arguably, the silliest band in the world – Three Bonzos and a Piano. “Of course anything
Tomorrow's Championship clash between Esher and London Scottish at Molesey Road has been postponed due to a frozen pitch. It has been rescheduled for Februyary 11.
Loan star Greg Andrews may have recaptured his goalscoring touch at Walton & Hersham, but he is not expecting a recall to Leatherhead any time soon. The prolific Tanners front man, currently on loan at Stompond Lane, scored on his Swans debut in a 4-
Corinthian Casuals boss Kim Harris wants back-to-back Surrey Senior Cups after dumping League Two AFC Wimbledon out of the competition on Tuesday. Goals from Tommy Williams and Rob Stevenson took care of the Dons – who named six first team players in
With less than six months to go until the 2012 Olympics, elite athletes across the country are busting a gut to make sure they are on the start line in London. But what does that actually mean? The Nation on Trial initiative – sponsored
Corinthian Casuals boss Kim Harris says Kingstonian have landed a “proper player” in ex-Fulham striker Saheed Sankoh, writes Stuart Amos. The 23-year-old forward quit King George’s Field for Kingsmeadow last week less than 12 months after lifting the
Boss Alan Dowson has warned star striker Bobby Traynor he may have to settle for a place on the bench for a little while longer. Traynor has started only one of Kingstonian’s past five games, while young forward Stuart Duff has led the line with aplomb
A mother who lost her 17-year-old son in a murder five years ago today said she still believes his killers will be brought to justice. James Andre Smartt-Ford, known to friends as Andre or Dre, was gunned down near the entrance to Streatham
Fly-half Nick Evans has warned top flight rivals that far from derailing Harlequins’ title ambitions, international call-ups are only gonig to make them stronger. Eight players are serving their country this week with skipper Chris Robshaw leading Mike
Weybridge Vandals skipper Tony Couzens reckons his men will not let lightning strike twice when they host Purley John Fisher. The Brownacres outfit crashed 24-10 to Saturday’s visitors the last time the two teams met in London Division Three South West
A new residents’ parking scheme is to be rolled out after councillors gave it the green light last week, despite concerns it would displace problems to surrounding roads. Surrey County Council’s local committee met at Epsom town hall on Wednesday
Esher boss Mike Schmid believes his side's defence will decide the outcome of Saturday’s crunch visit of fellow strugglers London Scottish. Both sides are set to be involved in the Championship relegation play-offs in March and need wins –
Jamie O’Callaghan has his sights set on big things for the new Super League season, writes Conor McGlone. The 21-year-old from Whitton, who started playing for the West London Sharks at 14, was picked up by London Broncos on a scholarship
Richmond director of rugby Steve Hill declared himself delighted with his side’s response to last week’s defeat to Old Albanians after securing a bonus-point win Clifton on Saturday. A brace from number eight Harry Edwards led the way, with further
London Scottish assistant coach James Brown has warned the form book goes out of the window when his side go to fellow Championship strugglers Esher on Saturday, writes Douglas Elder. The clash is crucial to both teams’ hopes of survival this season,
A long-term gay rights activist is set to give a talk as part of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender History Month. Lisa Power, MBE, policy director of the Terrence Higgins Trust, a HIV and AIDS charity has been consistently involved in
A man who killed his own cousin by hurling a breeze block at him walked into a police station and confessed the next morning, a court heard. Peter Attwell, of Bermondsey, a former labourer, admitted to police on the day of the alleged murder
A woman is claiming £1 million from her former employer after she became ill and lost her job. Joanna MacLennan, 36, from Sutton, suffers from Chromic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and uses two walking sticks. She told a hearing at The High
A new Bishop of Croydon has been announced. The Right Rev Nick Baines, who has been appointed the 10th Bishop of Bradford, is to be replaced by the Rev Jonathan Clark, who will take an official tour of his Episcopal Area in May. Priest
Edward Davey has entered the Cabinet after being promoted to energy secretary today. His Liberal Democrat colleague Chris Huhne quit this morning after learning he would be charged with lying about a speeding offence. Downing Street
Kingston has scored a royal coup by securing the first nationwide celebration to mark the Queen’s diamond jubilee with a visit from Princess Alexandra. The princess, who is 39th in line to the throne, will return to St Luke’s church, whose foundation
A 104-year-old from south Cheam is believed to be the oldest person to become a British citizen. Taufeek Khanjar, who is originally from Iraq, took part in a citizenship ceremony on Wednesday. Mr Khanjar, who is originally from Iraq,
A multifaith resouce library has been opened. Mayor of Croydon Councillor Graham Bass officially opened Croydon Faith Education Resources (CFER) library at Oasis Academy Shirley Park, on January 24. The site is open to schools, churches
Police say they have smashed a drug gang which was supplying heroin and crack cocaine in north Surrey. Four men from Walton and East Molesey and another from Hampton were among the 21 criminals given prison sentences as a result of Operation
A man who was arrested after a cyclist was knocked down in a hit and run collision has been re-bailed. The cyclist, a man in his 40s, was taken to St Georges Hospital in Tooting with a serious head injury after he was knocked down on Saturday
Maybe Bees striker Clayton Donaldson should have a holiday. Not because he needs a rest, is not good enough to be in the team or because he hasn’t scored enough goals, but because it could make fans realise what boss Uwe Rosler clearly believes. Donaldson
Thames Hare & Hounds runner Andrew Lawrence has admitted his seven-race winning streak at the Bushy Park parkrun is more down to luck than judgement. The 26-year-old finance manager has a 100 per cent win record from his seven appearances at the Saturday
Striker Dave Tarpey reckons Hampton & Richmond Borough’s FA Trophy heroics can spark a successful Blue Square South survival fight. The club’s leading scorer bagged a second half hat-trick as the Beavers beat East Thurrock United 4-1 to set
Commuters were stranded in sub-zero temperatures at Wimbledon station this morning when a broken down train and ice caused severe delays and cancellations. No trains ran to Sutton between 8am and 9.30am, with some cancelled minutes before they
A man who harassed his ex-partner has been sentenced to community work, despite protests from his lawyer this would interfere with his job. Kathleen Mulhern, who represented Morden man Mark Dickinson when he was sentenced at Lavender Hill Magistrates
A drug user who was arrested after a routine stop and search exercise has been jailed for keeping an unlicensed firearm under his bed. Adonis McQuitta, 33, was sentenced to four years in prison for possession of a shortened double-barrelled
Edward Davey is one step closer to joining the cabinet after it was revealed Chris Huhne will face charges over a speeding points case. The Director of Public Prosecutions Keir Starmer announced this morning that energy secretary and his former
The most vulnerable children in the borough are set to have their lives transformed after a specialist project was awarded funding. Brighter Futures, in Wandsworth, is expected to receive up to £900,000, with the aim of supporting children
The much-maligned Staffie has found a larger than life comrade in WWE legend and man-mountain Hulk Hogan. The wrestling star has thrown his considerable frame behind Battersea Dogs and Cats Home's campaign highlighting the softer side of the
Part of Wimbledon town centre experienced major disruption last week when a council officer reported a “potential threat” posed to the public by a loose roof slate. Ten firefighters and several police officers were called to Wimbledon Hill
10 intrepid men are planning to walk the length of Hadrians Wall to raise money for the charity Sight For Sight. Fight For Site are funding research into Choroideremia. Choroideremia is a recessive hereditary X-linked eye disease characterised by degeneration
Watermelons may be the source of a salmonella outbreak across the UK which has affected 35 people, leading to one death. The Health Protection Agency (HPA) said 35 people in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have been infected since
An army of skateboarders descended on Clapham Common at the weekend for the opening of a £163,000 skatepark. Work began on the brand new park after local skateboarders and Lambeth Council got together to develop the plans - with the layout
What do the Da Vinci code, an Indian restaurant and a Wallington garage have in common? Mustafa Azim's plane has been in all of them. Plane crazy Mr Azim, from Wallington, has sold the fuselage of a plane featured in the Da Vinci Code
Three men suspected of stealing a safe from a bakery were arrested after being tracked by a police helicopter. Police were called to Greggs Bakery in Central Road, Worcester Park, at 11pm on Thursday, January 26, to find men attempting to load
Police and paramedics have been called after a passenger fell down the stairs of a bus outside Sutton station. London Ambulance Service were called at 7.55am to reports of a woman who had fallen down some stairs. Police said they were
A security guard was sacked after leaving his store to catch a thief. Charles Oloro, 42, lost his job of 14 years at HMV after leaving the chain’s shop in the St Nicholas Centre, Sutton, to chase a man who had just taken a stack of DVDs.
As a citizen of the U.K. you can only expect the worst at football matches: taunts from opposing fans, the team doesn’t play well and maybe even the odd fight, if you’re really unlucky. This is quite literally nothing in comparison to recent problems
Essential repair work is due to begin at Park Hill next week. The park will remain open while Thames Water undertakes the repairs. But the entrance at Water Tower Hill, off Coombe Road, will be closed from Tuesday February 7, for up
A community group set to take over historic public buildings will hold a meeting to discuss its future. Stanley Halls, a collection of Edwardian buildings erected in the 1900s by designer William Robinson Ford Stanley as a gift to South Norwood
A park group accused of being homophobic for objecting to a gay festival have inisited its concerns are purely environmental. Celebrities branded the Friends of Clapham Common as narrow minded and outdated, after it complained to Lambeth council
Up to 10,000 more people will be able to watch the Olympic road race at Box Hill next year after organisers announced they would be increasing spectator capacity. Just 3,500 were originally going to be allowed access to one of the best vantage
Weather warnings have been issued for London and the south east as the cold snap continues to bite. Snow is expected this weekend, as early as this evening, with average temperatures expected to remain around 0C, according to Met Office
An elderly resident was ordered to pay £30 for a new wheely bin after his went missing. Barry Roberts, 74, of Madison Close, Sutton, saw his bin go wheel-about earlier this month. Despite living in a gated community, to which only residents
A pedestrian underpass which contractors for Surrey County Council (SCC) started digging 18 months ago is finally going to be completed next week. Plans were made to knock down the old bridge and open a subway connecting Stones Road with Blenheim
Disabled drivers are claiming victory after the council announced changes to controversial parking bays. Sutton Council will paint disabled parking symbols on to the bays in Throwley Way, near the Chicago Rock Cafe, in central Sutton, after
A Paralympic champion inspired Wimbledon schoolchildren to achieve their full potential as part of a new national campaign. Tim Prendergast, from New Zealand, won gold and silver medals in the 800m and 1,500m running events at the Athens and
The cost of homelessness is set to soar, with the council expecting to plough an extra £2.5m to address the problem by 2014-15. The rising number of people needing costly bed and breakfast accommodation has already caused a £274,000 overspend
Wine connoisseurs had the chance to sample some exotic flavours and learn about the best ways to look after their booze at a new jazz venue in Streatham. The tasting evening at Hideaway Jazz Cafe on Streatham High Road was hosted by the wine
Purley URC junior badminton club are seeking new players. An open day is being held at the club on February 4, and players aged between 10 and 16 are invited to attend. The club plays at Purley Church hall on a Saturday morning between
Applications to Kingston University have plummeted to below the national average since it announced it would charge close to the maximum level of tuition fees. The university last year announced it would levy the majority of students £8,500 a year from
Kingston faces the possibility of a record number of rape allegations this year. An average of one attack a week was reported in 2010-11, a 72 per cent increase on the average for the previous decade. A total of 40 rapes were reported
A young clubber’s night out ended in horror when she was raped by a stranger she met in a town centre bar. A police forensics team sealed off All Saints Church graveyard to hunt for evidence following the attack in the early hours of Saturday
The Power Assessment and Training Centre at Carshalton College is proud to be holding The HIP! And SPARKS National Apprentice of the Year Competition South East heat on Friday 17 February 2012. The regional heats are taking place across the country
