This is probably the most eagerly anticipated action movie of the year. In fact I’m surprised the Marvel studio didn’t hold this back as the 2012 summer holiday blockbuster. The slow build up to this instalment must have exploded a few ‘comic-book
Students across the country are currently preparing to start their exams, whether they be GCSE, AS level or A2 final exams. Consequently for many, the stress levels are building up as many worry they haven’t done enough revision or have started too late
Mary Cohen has resurrected her Olympic dream after an incredible 15th place finish at the World Cup in Brazil gave her an outside chance of selection. The epee fencer from Wandsworth appeared out of the reckoning after some poor results at
Croydon's legendary Warehouse Theatre could be about to turn off its spotlights for the last time. The historic theatre, which has proudly stood close to East Croydon station for 35 years, has gone into administration and could be set to take
Surrey’s Olympic preparations have been praised by the deputy chief of the committee organising this summer’s Games. Sir Keith Mills, second in command at the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games (LOCOG), said: "Surrey is one of
A volunteer for a horse-riding disability centre will be walking 26 miles across the South Downs to raise money for the children who ride there. Julie Askin, 42, from Epsom, volunteers at the Epsom Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA),
Epsom and Ewell Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) has been awarded modern computers to help its work. The CAB, based in the Old Town Hall on The Parade, Epsom, relies on donations to maintain its service and was in need of new computers.
Police are appealing for witnesses to an incident after a woman was stabbed and a man overdosed. Police were called to Ramilles Close, Brixton, about 9.15am today and found a 20-year-old woman suffering from a number of non life-threatening
Cycling fans hoping to catch a glimpse of the Olympic race can get their hands on tickets from May 29, it has been announced. Olympic organiser Locog has unveiled the dates - and prices - for the event, which includes viewing points at Box Hill for
Are you seated comfortably? Now let us open the red velvet curtains to reveal a grand stage. But the stage is a little plain, and the red velvet curtains a little frayed. In fact what the curtains reveal is far from a grand, welcoming stage; they reveal
Croydon crooner Cassius Henry has thanked fans for their votes after sailing through to the next stage of BBC show The Voice. The 32-year-old singer was eager to show he could sing more than R&B on Saturday's night's and performed his own version
An outdoor performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream explored themes of magic at ACS Cobham International. The school has an ongoing outdoor learning programme which allows students to learn outside a typical classroom environment. Students performed
St Andrew’s School road tested their new football kits when they played on May 2. Cobham estate agents John D Wood and Co sponsored the team to provide new kits and extra coaching. The boys wore their new kits in a semi-final competition against Hinchley
Culinary talent and Michelin-starred chefs got mouths watering at a bank holiday weekend food festival. The Foodies Festivals held on the green at Hampton Court had a delicious array of food on offer to tickle tastebuds and satisfy appetites. Artisan
O’Neill’s Irish pub in Sutton will reopen its doors after undergoing a complete refurbishment. On Saturday, May 12, the pub on the High Street will be open to the public as O’Neill’s Irish Pub & Kitchen, after being transformed into a modern
Festival fever is set to hit a Clapham Junction pub later this month. The Plough will host a weekend of events from May 17 to 20 to mark the beginning of the festival season. Dubbed the Plough Festival, the event will see the Battersea
Talented performers will give Carshalton a glimpse of 1970’s New York this month, writes Sophia Sleigh. A 35th birthday party arrives with a twist as the Mayhem Musical Theatre Company brings their version of Broadway musical, Company, to the Charles
Detectives are hunting three men who punched, kicked and bottled a man as he waited for a tram yesterday. The 30-year-old victim, from Sydenham, was listening to music as he waited for a westbound tram at Sandilands when he was approached by
Customers in a pub surprised the departing landlords with a surprise night out on the town. Joel Pyke and Aggie Bulejak, former landlords of the Green Man, Putney Heath, were whisked off in a chauffeur driver car to a brasserie in Convent Garden
A 47-year-old man killed himself by jumping out of his window on the 18th floor of a tower block, a coroner’s court heard. The body of Mark Barnes, 47, was found on some industrial stairs beneath his flat in Neville Gill Close, Wandsworth,
It’s always a bit of a gamble giving a pub a makeover - getting the right mix of good service, ambience and food and drink can be a bit of a lottery. But the management at The Cock Tavern in Fulham have left little to chance in providing the Young
Campaigners opposed to the Beddington incinerator will march on a town hall in protest against the plans. The demonstration, organised by the Stop the Incinerator Campaign, will see protestors march from outside Croyon University Hospital to
Martin Lewis has been so successful at keeping an eye on our finances and campaigning against injustice I wondered if he’d ever consider standing for Parliament. But the TV finance expert who bravely took on the banks over PPI (Personal Protection
Surbiton Mums thanked hospital staff for helping deliver their babies with a special present. The Antenatal Friends wanted to show their appreciation for midwives at Kingston Hospital so enlisted the help of Rock and Rose photography studio
Volunteers are needed to help the upcoming aviation festival take off. The Kingston Aviation Festival, which runs in the Market Place between June 2 and 5, will celebrate 100 years since Tommy Sopwith set up his first factory in the borough
By Mrs M Blackwell; Cochrane Road, Wimbledon Correspondents like Roy Chunn writing in to support the actions of Councillor Walker on the basis that he was simply removing illegally placed posters are clearly not in possession of all the
After the most stomach churning, nail biting game against a very brave Caldy side, Richmond finally secured victory to earn promotion to National One. Next season Richmond will return to fixtures with traditional rivals like Blackheath, Rosslyn
Eighties pop legend Yazz will give a talk at a Sutton church group. Singer of The Only Way is Up, Yazz, is going to Sutton Christian Centre, in Tate Road, Sutton, on May 12 at 7.30pm. She will talk about her experiences in the music
Sutton's newest boozer is a prime example of not judging a book by its cover. The new bar's signage conjures up images of those shops that flog tacky plastic furniture items, only bought by people from Essex or the blind. It has two
A rugby match commemorating best friends who were killed by a bomb blast in Afghanistan will take place at Mitcham Rugby Club. Serving in Sangin in July 2009, Rifleman Danny “Simo” Simpson was injured by an improvised explosive device and was
A plan to protect the elderly has been developed by the council after death rates during the winter were worse in Merton than any other borough. A report last year found there were 101 excess winter deaths from 2006 to 2009. An average
Around 50 people attended the inaugural meeting of a new community forum last week. The West Croydon Community Forum aims to bring together residents, businesses and other stakeholders to provide a strong collective voice for West Croydon.
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A new nursery in Croydon has become the first to open it's doors at weekends. Little Apples Day Nursery, in Sanderstead Road, offers day care for children aged from birth to five, between 7am and 7pm Monday to Friday. The nursery, which
In Nature Notes last week I expressed concern over the negative effect that the wettest April on record could have on bird's nesting seasons with insects scarce and waders nests being washed away in the floods. What a complete contrast to last year's
A health club’s controversial proposal to extend parking down a school road has been turned down. Colets Health and Fitness in Thames Ditton wanted to concrete over a grass verge alongside Thames Ditton Infants School to provide 12 extra parking spaces
A portrait of the Queen made from thousands of cakes will go on display as part of the Jubilee weekend celebrations. The portrait will be displayed on a giant easel in Battersea Park during the Diamond Jubilee Festival on June 3. Bakers
Business leaders swapped suits for rubber gloves and took to the streets to persuade traders to vote for Sutton BID. The local business owners and managers, all part of Successful Sutton, cleaned areas of private land that the council cannot
The hub of Sutton’s High Street will celebrate 20 years of shopping while raising funds for St Raphael’s Hospice. In a birthday spectacular on May 19, the St Nicholas Centre will be turned into a circus with a red, white and blue big top to
Hundred Reasons will perform at this year's 2000trees Festival. Organisers of the award-winning event, which runs between July 12 to 14, announced the band will play the main stage on Saturday night. The alternative rockers will play their entire
An animal charity staged a demonstration outside Zippos circus this week – one of just seven UK circuses’ which still use animals in their show. Zippo’s big top arrived at Figge’s Marsh in Mitcham on Thursday, May 3, for a six day run performing
From September 2012, Carshalton College students will be using brand new Apple Mac Media and Music suite facilities and Software on the Music Technology and Games Developments courses. The two new suite of iMacs will provide 21 inch screens with 16gb
In the April edition of SPARKS Magazine, there is a One to One feature with Carshalton College tutor Ray Jenkins. Ray has been teaching electrotechnology for 35 years at the College and talks to SPARKS about his role and teaching this subject SPARKS
Visit Carshalton College during May and June and take advantage of the following discounts at our Renaissance Hair & Beauty Salons and in house training restaurant Nightingales. Renaissance Hair & Beauty Salons Brighten yourself up for Summer with
Well done to 3 girls from Nonsuch High School for Girls who entered a CBBC programme called Trade Your Way To the USA. Evie Foster and sisters Maddy and Tabitha Nutt made the most profit in their heats to win a place in the Grand Final in the USA
