It was definitely a night to remember, as I, along with one hundred others, camped in the Memorial Gardens, Kingston, taking part in the annual sponsored ‘Sleep Easy’ event in order to raise money for KCAH (Kingston Churches Action on Homelessness) and
New Year is a global and public holiday; it is during the evening and is often finished at midnight. On New Year’s Day there is always a big display of fireworks to symbolise the start of a new year. New Years day is celebrated on the last day of December
Just the other day, I was walking down the bustling road that is Tooting High Street, marvelling at the amount of shoppers, the street sellers and the friendly smiles of people as they walked their way home from a trip to the markets. Yes, the markets
Council chiefs responsible for a major summer festival told potential stall holders that it was it was set to go ahead just days before announcing they were axing it. In an email passed to a councillor last week, officers at Lambeth Council
With music in their blood, the sons of Reggae producer Glen Williams are preparing to make their own mark on the music scene. 308, made up of brothers Deore and Shay Williams, have been developing their music and a growing fanbase since 2008 and with
A police crackdown on gangs has seen 14 people arrested for offences including possessing drugs, handling stolen goods and robbery in the borough. Officers from Croydon conducted a series of raids this morning as part of the launch of a dedicated
The distraught owners of a cancer suffering, one-eyed cat who has been missing for a week have appealed for help finding their "much-loved best friend". Jester, who is 15-years-old and missing all his teeth, has been battling cancer for the
The jury at the Old Bailey have retired to decide whether or not Peter Attwell killed his cousin with a breeze block. Attwell, 32, is accused of murdering his cousin Paul Coleman, 35, following a fight outside a family party in Coulsdon last
Croydon’s libraries will be handed over to one of five shortlisted organisations. Along with Wandsworth Council, the local authority has been working to find a partner to run its library service. The council stated the winning bidder
A blanket of snow fell across the borough turning Croydon into a winter wonderland. Children and adults alike enjoyed a Sunday in the snow after between four and ten cm fell over Saturday night. Jackie White, from Old Coulsdon, took
Smitten Valentines can enjoy cream teas in the idyllic surroundings of Cheam Village this weekend. Couples can treat their loved ones to afternoon tea and cakes at the Old Rectory in Cheam on Sunday 12 February. There will be two pre-booked
The women's Boat Race is to be staged on the same course as the men's competition, sending a clear message about the need for equality in sport. As far back as 1927, oarswomen have traditionally rowed on the River Thames at Henley a week before
A 59-year-old woman who was knocked down on a busy high street just metres from her home has died. Christine Newton, of Barcombe Avenue, was left with severe head injuries after being hit by a Honda motorcycle at the junction of Downton Avenue
I haven’t done this in a long time – imported a game because I was so impatient to play it. The days of the Megadrive, SNES etc and the long gaps between US and EU releases are long gone. This game is a bit different. The effect it’s had on me is a
A campaign to get compensation for former Woolworths staff is gathering support on-line. Staff at the North Cheam branch, which closed in December in 2008 have been told they will not get compensation as they worked in a store with less than
Croydon is to have a new task force dedicated to tackling gang crime it was announced today. The borough is one of 19 priority boroughs who will have dedicated teams to deal with local gang crime. One thousand officers will now focus
New Malden race ace Tom Onslow-Cole has confirmed he is close to securing a new deal to compete in the British touring Car Championships this year. The 24-year-old driver finished last season’s series in the Team Aon Ford Focus having started
Local children from Westbourne Primary School in Sutton welcomed the countryside into their classroom recently, when they took part in a new winter education initiative aimed at teaching them all about the wildlife on organic farms. Run by the Organic
Carshalton Athletic’s FA Trophy run came to a shuddering end on Tuesday night, but manager Paul Dipre feels the whole club should be proud of their efforts. The Robins, who beat Conference Premier side Lincoln City in the second round, could not repeat
A pile of dumped rubbish is blocking a one way street in Addiscombe. It is believed the rubbish was discarded sometime between Monday night and Tuesday morning in Heron Road, at the junction with Tunstall Road. Although the rubbish was
Time is running out for Wimbledon's business community to back the Business Improvement District (BID) plan. Cafes, shops and restaurants are voting on the creation of a BID in the town - with the deadline for ballots 5pm tomorrow, February
Croydon Council failed to publicise any of its events for National Libraries Day. It comes as fears grow over the future of the borough’s libraries, with the council in a joint venture with Wandsworth to tender out their library services to
Tesco has confirmed it wants to open a new store in Walton by Christmas, leading to fears independents will be forced out of business. The supermarket giant plans to open an Express convenience store at 143 Hersham Road, the former Hersham Hardware site
A documentary about the impact of China's growth on Africa is to be shown in Sutton. When China Met Africa was filmed in Zambia and follows the lives of three characters against the backdrop of a meeting between 50 African heads of state in
A woman has gone missing after walking out of her home in Sutton last night while cooking dinner for her partner. Police are growing increasingly concerned about the whereabouts of Valerie Large, 63, who has not been seen or heard from since
Sprinter James Ellington visited the Norwood School yesterday to inspire aspiring athletes. Mr Ellington told pupils how he used eBay to raise the £30,000 he needed to fund his training, which led to shaving company King of Shaves, offering
A former soldier with a passion for boxing has been appointed boss of Merton police. Detective Chief Superintendent Darren Williams took over the reigns last week and has replaced Dick Wolfenden, who is due to retire from the force later this
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HOW many of us have an old pair of specs lying around in a draw or cupboard and have no idea what to do with them? Specsavers in Croydon, has decided to help highlight this locally for Vision Aid Overseas (VAO). The store, located at 19 Church Street
The leader of the council has said the borough’s showpiece event cannot go ahead this summer because of heightened security fears during the Olympics. Councillor Steve Reed told the Streatham Guardian the Lambeth Country show could not be held
Notts County striker Lee Hughes has pleaded not guilty to sexually assaulting a female at a Croydon hotel. The 35-year-old from River Crescent, Nottingham, was staying at the Aerodrome Hotel, Purley Way, on December 3 when the alleged incident
Complaints to the council watchdog about services have risen by up to 150 per cent since last year. Figures released by the Croydon Council’s Standards Committee show complaints to the Local Government Ombudsman over corporate resources and
A young musician behind one of the most poignant moments in the latest Spielberg blockbuster has enthralled pupils with stories from the set. Callum Armstrong appeared as the piper who played while World War I soldiers left the trenches and
A family whose beloved pet dog was allegedly poisoned at an exclusive golf course has been inundated by letters of condolence from animal lovers. Mark Davis’s golden retriever Poppy suffered an agonising death after eating pellets believed
A “business pioneer” charged with helping regenerate Croydon has been ignored by the office that appointed him. In October, the London Mayor’s office announced Julian Metcalfe, founder of sandwich shop Pret-a-Manger, would spearhead a new regeneration
Hundreds of mourners packed into Purley Baptist Church to pay their final respects to chef Kevin Boyle. More than 200 people filled the church for the thanksgiving and remeberance service on Saturday, ahead of his body being flown to Ireland
Croydon police have joined Twitter so the borough's residents, workers and visitors can be kept up to date with what local officers are up to. @MPSCroydon will be 'tweeting' regular updates in relation to policing, crime and safety in the borough
A former NHS health boss is suing Croydon University Hospital for negligence after his son was born with brain damage. Dr Tim Crayford, who served as Croydon Primary Care Trust’s Director of Public Health for six years, is suing Croydon Health
Our fight for football justice has been formally endorsed by Merton’s councillors, who have backed growing calls to extinguish the symbol of Wimbledon losing its football team to a franchise deal. Merton Council passed a motion to back our
A house fire started when a candle burnt down, setting a mantlepiece alight. Firefighters were called to Leechcroft Road in Carshalton at 5.15am this morning. James Simms, white watch manager, said the candle had not been properly put
A fun night out ended in misery for a teenager and her friends after they were stranded four hours in the freezing on the other side of London due to the weekend's sudden snowfall. Samantha Haque, 17, was unable to return home on Saturday night
The hunt for missing emails relating to a controversial railway depot development must be resumed, a judge has said. Senior officers at Lambeth Council failed to uncover the emails following a Freedom of Information (FoI) request about the
Residents have called for the council to shut down an illegal squat after a man was shot. Those living near the squat, in Gipsy Hill, had already reported a nightmare of all-night raves, drug misuse and antisocial behaviour, including squatters
An alcoholic woman who befriended men in return for drink was battered to death by a former lover, a court heard. Siobhan Kelly of Tudor Road, Upper Norwood, was found dead in her flat on February 7, last year. Police found the 39-year-old's
The body responsible for overseeing Surrey Police has agreed its budget and will increase its portion of council tax. Surrey Police Authority has joined Surrey County Council in rejecting a one-off government grant in return for freezing council tax.
A mentally-ill man killed himself by setting fire to his front room over fears he would be kicked out of his home, a coroner ruled. Kevin Hall, 57, who was divorced with a young son, covered his flat in St Andrew’s Road, Surbiton, with petrol
Big name companies are uniting to demonstrate how Croydon is “connected, capable and confident” to potential investors. A delegation of private sector businesses, working under Develop Croydon, is heading to the annual MIPIM trade fair in Cannes
Police have released an image of a man wanted in connection with a distraction burglary on a woman in her 80’s. A man knocked on a door in Dale Road, Purley, on December 13 and claimed he was collecting money for a youth group. He was
Three men have been arrested after the death of a 26-year-old in Tooting on Sunday. Police were called to reports of a man being assaulted in Holmbury Court at 2.40pm on, where they found a man suffering from a head injury. The man, named as Anthony
Caravans parked on Weston Green were moved on swiftly thanks to action from police and the council. Residents reported the flowery homes on Wednesday, February 1, but they left voluntarily the following day. A police spokesman said:
Thousands of school children have been given free access to the greatest sporting show on earth. The Mayor of London has announced every school in the borough has been allocated London 2012 Olympics tickets, with 4214 tickets handed over free
Pub chain O'Neill's is keen to find the ultimate Irish Stew for its winter 2012 menu. South London foodies arebeing urged to submit their own recipes for the chance to appear on the chain's national food menu and win a three-day break in Ballymaloe
A three-metre long polar bear skin has taken centre stage at an exhibition of items seized by the Met's Wildlife Crime Unit (WCU). The pelt was found in a warehouse in Wandsworth in 2009 and is one of a number of exhibits on display.
H.R.H. The Duke of Kent visited Caterham School on 8 February to unveil a plaque commemorating the opening of the refurbished cricket pavilion. In addition to unveiling the plaque, H.R.H. The Duke of Kent saw the school orchestra and choir give a
Members of the 1st Mitcham Rainbows proudly show off the pennant they have made as part of the Quilts4london project which hopes to present a pennant to every competitor taking part in the Olympics and the Para Olympics. Eleanor Shelley, the Rainbow
