Valentines day. Some say its a waste of money, but others say its the day you get to show your loved ones you love them. but what is YOUR opinion? My opinion is that if you have a Valentine, or a special person, Valentines day is enjoyable, but if you
A line from 'America', one of the my favourite poems by the Beat poet Allen Ginsberg. Written in 1956 it is a political, cultural and witty poem; unstructured and spontaneous, Allen Ginsberg perfectly highlights the idea of 'good looks' equalling access
Every other year Croydon High School has played host to a mighty Careers Convention aimed at introducing young people to new and exciting careers, whilst also giving them an insight into the ways of work, career routes and the pros and cons of travelling
Battersea Power Station is to be offered for sale on the open market for the first time in its history. The Battersea landmark has been vacant since it was decommissioned in 1983. Wandsworth Council secured planning permission for a £5 billion development
The family of a popular student who died after an all-night rave marked his 21st birthday by seeing how his legacy would be marked at his former schools. Friends of Richard Baker rallied round to raise thousands of pounds, after his death last
A mother is training to run a marathon in support of her four-year-old epileptic son. Lisa Gill from Sutton will be running the Brighton marathon in April in support of the Epilepsy Society, a disorder her son Harley suffers from. To
A recycling service has launched which will see thousands of used books going to deprived communities in Tanzania. Lambeth Council's recycling and waste management provider has partnered with charity READ International to provide book recycling points
Crystal Palace extended their unbeaten run to five games as they secured a credible 0-0 draw at West Ham United. The Eagles were good value for their point and arguably could have had more as they pressed West Ham throughout when they didn’t have the
Worcester Park’s Howard Fuller is set to turn his attention to Touring Car racing fearing it would cost too much to fulfil his dream of landing a Formula One race seat. The 19-year-old has spent his fledgling career in single seater racing thus far,
The council is waiving application fees to host street parties ahead of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and the Olympics. Events organisers can also apply for a £50 to help pay for refreshments, making it easier for neighbours to break out the bunting and
A Michelin star chef fell in love with a Brooklands student’s baking skills in Paris on Valentine’s Day and handed her a life-changing opportunity. Emily Smith, 18, was the youngest competitor in the international final of the Delifrance sandwich world
The proposed Michaela Community School will not open until 2013, after organisers initially said they would press ahead with plans. Proposers have not been able to secure the Trident Business Centre, in Bickerseth Road, Tooting in time for
Marie Curie Cancer Care is seeking volunteers to help with their Great Daffodil Appeal. The appeal is Marie Curie's biggest fundraising campaign and takes place each march. Volunteer collectors are out on the streets throughout the month asking people
Nearly 30 people have died of asbestos-related cancer in Kingston in a four-year period – well above the national average. The figures, relating to 2006-10, showed 28 deaths in the borough were because of mesothelioma – a terminal cancer of
A Kingston man was in court this morning charged with possessing a gun in connection with three police officers being shot at in Mitcham. Brian Mudziwapsai, 19, of Charter Road, Kingston, has been charged with possession of a firearm with intent
Conscription has begun for this year’s dragon boat race in the run-up to the Queen’s jubilee and Olympic celebrations. Kingston Royals will host up to 48 teams for the race, which draws large crowds to Canbury Gardens, on July 15. The
With the popularity of the internet, relationships are becoming extremely easier to fall back into. A recent study supports this argument by saying that it is easier, but that it may not be such a good idea. Researcher Amber Vennum has been researching
It seems the average western person is no longer interested in the average western holiday. No longer are we content with travelling to a western country to appreciate its monuments. No; the new fashionable vacation revolves around travelling to a distant
A martial arts club that practises all over the borough has appealed for a new home so it can bring all of its sessions under one roof. Kuk Sool Won Club has been practising for the past five years and its membership has grown to just under 200 in that
A police crackdown on burglary has seen a dramatic reduction in crime and incidents reported. Herne Hill Safer Neighbourhoods Team (SNT) have spent four weeks targeting burglary hot spots in the area, with tactics such as high visibility policing, drugs
Corinthian Casuals may have set up a Surrey Senior Cup semi-final clash with Sutton United, but boss Kim Harris has insisted it is no more important than any other game. Casuals came from 1-0 down to beat Walton & Hersham at Stompond Lane on
More than a dozen people have been arrested on drugs charges after police conducted a number of dawn raids across the borough. The raids were part of London-wide operation, part of the newly-formed Trident Gang Crime Command, aimed at reducing gang-related
Police officers were called after a woman with a mental health illness was causing problems on a train. The train was travelling from Waterloo to Southampton Central and was forced to stop in Wimbledon Station at 1.20am after a guard called police.
An art exhibition centred on bereavement and created by a lecturer at the University of the Arts in Epsom is due to go on display at Chichester Cathedral. Jules Findley, course leader of fashion promotion and Imaging, has created four installations
Surrey Fire and Rescue have unveiled their latest weapon in the fight against arson - Tilly the springer spaniel. Two year old Tilly, who was donated to the fire service, joined the arson task force based in Reigate after three months of rigorous training
Firefighters were called to a flood which damaged the floor of a house last night. They were called at 9pm to the house in Gordon Road, Beckenham, after a washing machine flooded the house. People in the house left the building before firefighters were
Tom Brake has been playing tennis as part of his Olympic Gold Challenge for charity. The MP for Carshalton and Wallington trained with members of Rosehill Tennis Club at Sutton Tennis Centre on Friday, February 17. He met members of
Richmond footballer Gani Nuredini is not your typical England football captain. The 17-year-old former QPR youngster, skipper of the Independent Schools FA U18s England team, is currently enjoying a scholarship at posh Sussex school Ardingly
Teenagers have gone tube stopping mad and attempted to visit every station on the underground in 24 hours. Alex Williamson, 17, from Sutton and Sam Coop, 18, from Croydon got back home during the earlier hours of Thursday morning (February
A Kingston man will appear in court this morning charged with possessing a gun in connection with three police officers being shot at in Mitcham. Brian Mudziwapsai, 19, of Charter Road, Kingston, has been charged with possession of a firearm
A "formidable" former councillor who was passionate about helping children has died at the age of 91. Audrey Cooper, from Epsom, who was awarded an MBE for her public and political service, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, February 18
Parents and councillors in Tooting have expressed concern about a proposal to erect an 18-metre high phone mast next to a new playground. The Tooting Triangle off Cavendish Road has undergone a £215,000 revamp and now boasts the latest outdoor play equipment
