In an ever-changing financial climate, businesses are opening and closing all the time, hoping that their product or service will be the next big thing to rake in the customers. The life expectancy of a shop on a high street for instance, is a lot shorter
A second man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Chris Isted. The 27-year-old handed himself in at a south London police station this afternoon and was arrested by officers. Mr Isted, 25, was fatally stabbed outside the
Residents wanting to work off their Easter eggs are invited to hop on their bikes at South Norwood Country Park. This Easter Sunday (April 8), Croydon residents can participate in a Sky Ride local bike ride lead by a trained British Cycling
In the first of an exclusive new column, New Malden’s Tom Onslow-Cole reflects on an eventful first round of the British Touring Car Championship. “There is always a lot of hype in the build-up to the first round of a new Dunlop MSA British
A family cycling map highlighting a network of routes around Epsom and Ewell has been designed to inspire people to get active this summer. The council has produced the map, which contains top tips and information on family friendly routes
The Ashley Centre played host to culinary explorers at its Fabulous Food Festival at the weekend. Childrens and adults flocked to the shopping mall, in Epsom's town centre to take part in cooking demonstrations, free giveaways, food tastings
Muslim leaders said they would bring the attackers into the mosque in a bid to help dispel any myths and misunderstandings about their faith and followers. They said the mosque represented a microcosm of the world, with worshippers varying
Mark Harper wants Hampton & Richmond’s Blue Square South future secure before the final game of the season – so his heart does not have to go through any more trauma. The Beavers moved out of the drop zone on Saturday as they drew 0-0 with Sutton United
The sight of Nick Scott leaping through the air to complete his hat-trick in Saturday’s win at Doncaster Knights was perfectly in keeping with the winger’s flying start to his London Welsh career. Scott’s hat-trick, rounded off with a leaping intercept
A cheerleading squad has been chosen to represent the UK in the 2013 Cheerleading World Championships in Florida next year. The Surrey Starlets senior team Amethyst was given the thumbs up by the International Cheerleading Coalition (ICC) at
Political leaders have spoken on a new DVD about how Kingston came together in the wake of the attack, which came shortly after police pulled their guard away from the mosque. Mosque management committee member Rizwan Khaliq, who was inside as it was
Muslims in Kingston started meeting in each others’ homes in the 1960s, but it took a struggle through the planning system in the 1980s to find a proper place of worship. At the end of the first week of the mosque attack trial several witnesses were
Thousands of boat race fans will be heading for Putney town centre tomorrow to witness the world famous showdown between Oxford and Cambridge. Restaurants, pubs and bars in the town centre are expected to enjoy a roaring trade throughout the
Exclusive pictures of some of the men still wanted by police in connection with the attack on Kingston Mosque, some wielding sticks, have been released by detectives in a fresh bid to hunt them down. Witnesses said as many as 30 people may
Hoax callers have cost Surrey Fire and Rescue £33,547 over the past three years. In total, 894 hoax calls were made between December 2008 and November 2011 and fire crews wasted more than 100 hours attending them. However, the figures, obtained through
The man who organised the peaceful, but noisy, march against Islamic extremism that preceded the attack on the mosque said he was not responsible for what happened. Dozens of chanting protesters, including teenagers, followed a giant red poppy
Surrey may be stepping up in class this summer, but all-rounder Matt Spriegel has no intention of losing that winning feeling. Spriegel hit the winning runs as the Lions lifted the Clydesdale Bank 40 trophy at Lord’s in September, but was largely a bystander
The three men facing jail for the attack on Kingston Mosque were found guilty after a tense four-week trial. David Morris, 21, of Epsom, Alfie Wallace, 19, of Shepperton and Martin Pottle, 23, of Hanworth, were all convicted on March 30. Racist
The detective behind the mosque attack investigation said stupidity by three men led to their convictions. Detective Sergeant Andrew 'Charlie' Morrow, said: "We had witnesses from inside the mosque and others in the area who were all able to give
The attack on Kingston Mosque was not an assault on one religion or group people – it was an assault on all of us who hold dear the British values of acceptance, tolerance and multiculturalism. Kingston is a vibrant community that is proud of its
During the trial, it emerged that clothing and two sticks from the case could not be found and may have been destroyed by Kingston police station property store. The revelation prompted Judge Georgina Kent to ask for a message to be sent to Kingston
Hollywood movie star Ralph Fiennes will be among the first to visit an historic stately home which re-opens to the public this weekend after being closed for 18 months. Southside House, on the edge of Wimbledon Common, will re-open with guided
A dangerous dog attacked a horse and rider last week causing the horse to bolt across a road where it was hit by a car and sustained fatal injuries. The attack happened at 6pm on Horton Lane, Epsom, on Thursday (March 29) when the horse, carrying
This is the moment a BMW collides with another car at the resurgent Imperial Way cruise. The collision took place on the evening of March 22, the same night the cruisers were out. The weekly meet-up of car enthusiasts, which often involves
Ahmed Amman, 23: “I was angry. I was being told the march was coming, so I didn’t come to the mosque [younger members were sent home to avoid any risk of provocation], but I feel we should have stayed to protect it.” His friend Rashed Farah
Concerns have been raised over how emissions from the proposed Beddington incinerator would be monitored. Data on emissions produced by the incinerator, if it is built, would be provided by Viridor, which would run the proposed facility.
An Easter Eggstravaganza was held at Stoneleigh Library on Sunday. The children's fun day, which included art activities, quizzes and refreshments, was attended by Epsom and Ewell's mayor, Councillor Sheila Carlson. The event was organised
Only foxes are currently happy with the Wandsworth's new refuse and recycling collection system according to a local councillor. On April 2, contractor Serco took over the service, with weekend collections axed and many people given a new collection
Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses to a violent attack on 21-year-old in North Cheam. The man was punched and kicked on Saturday, March 3, at about 1am in London Road, outside the Goals soccer centre. He was taken to hospital
Forget Barcelona. Chelsea’s most important game is the next one – at home to Wigan this weekend. And the most important one after that is the visit to noisy neighbours Fulham on Easter Monday. Roberto Di Matteo, a late contender for top-flight manager
Text lines are still open to cast your vote for South London Guardian Child of the Year 2012 after hundreds of youngsters entered from across south west London and Surrey. Professional photographers from Fraser Portraits visited venues in Croydon
Developers have been given the go-ahead to start work on a multi-million pound leisure centre. Builders will be breaking the ground on the site of Norwood Hall in the next few weeks to start construction on a 25-metre swimming pool, a fitness
The Cock and Bull pub brought their version of the Premier League to Sutton yesterday evening. A total of 12 teams competed in the table football challenge. There was also a raffle of prizes donated by Fuller’s brewery. When the
A teenager is set to face a gruelling assessment to win a top cadet award. Army cadet James Bamforth, 17, from Weybridge, is in the running for the Duke of Westminster Award - which recognises the country’s finest cadets. On April 11, he and 20 young
Dog owners could be fined if they fail to clean up after their pet pooches in Richmond Park and Bushy Park under strict new measures. Visitors also face on-the-spot-penalties if they drop litter or even cycle in prohibited areas under Government
A charity that has served Croydon residents for nearly 50 years closed last week. Croydon Housing Aid Society (Chas) provided free, independent housing support and advice to families who were homeless or living in poor or overcrowded conditions
In the first of a new weekly blog by Palace supporters' group FYP Fanzine, Stephen Bridle looks at the pressure directed in toward Eagles manager Dougie Freedman. Gone, it seems, are the days when Freedman will be given the benefit of the
Parents pulled together and helped raise the £120,000 needed to buy Maple Lodge in Surbiton in the 1980s. It was the same can-do attitude that helped capture the imagination of the community, which raised more than £60,000 from dozens of fundraising
A dream has come true for a group of adults with learning difficulties as they finally moved into their new home. Delighted residents including Raymond Bezzina (pictured) and Sally Piercy unpacked their bags in their new bedrooms in Firs Court
Neighbours of Firs Court will quickly realise the residents are an able and friendly bunch. Many of them like to pop to the pub or the shops or catch the bus to do activities nearby and Hook will be an ideal place for them to live. Marion
When Fircroft Trust’s chief executive saw the derelict White Hart pub while driving on her way to work she knew she may have been looking at the charity’s future. The drinking den was closed after a violent assault in the car park. Back
Do not put your winter wardrobe away just yet, as the early summer weather experienced last week was expected to come to an end. Gone are the dreams of an Easter weekend basking in the sunshine, with the Met Office forecasting gloomy weather. Friday
