On Monday 16th April 2012 the mayor of Kingston, Patrick Codd, his wife and Mayoress, Susan Codd , and Deputy Lord Lieutenant, paid an exclusive visit to 328 Kingston ATC Squadron who have been continually exceeding their targets throughout the year as
The World of Football was recently shocked after hearing about the death of an exemplar footballer called Gary Speed. He was known for his honest, professional and hard-working approach to football and his kindness to others. Many had been touched by
Molesey Boat Club’s Tom James may have just secured a first international gold medal in Olympic year, but he is not getting carried away. The 28-year-old was a late inclusion in the men’s coxless four crew that won the first World Cup regatta of the
Hampton’s Jon Boyton is out to prove the Team GB sprint canoe selectors wrong by qualifying his boat for the 2012 Olympics in Poland next week. The 23-year-old and partner Ed Rutherford were overloo-ked for the K2 1,000m crew at last year’s world championship
Legendary sports commentator and journalist Henry ‘Blowers’ Blofeld will be paying a visit to Epsom Playhouse to reveal all about his extraordinary career. The Playhouse says there is much more to Blofeld than just the old Test Match Special commentary
A sparkling new stage musical celebrating the best of Broadway will be coming to town. Billed by the Epsom Playhouse as "the musical of musicals", Back to Broadway, tells the story of a small town girl’s dream to become a Broadway star and will showcase
A sparkling new stage musical celebrating the best of Broadway will be coming to town. Billed by the Epsom Playhouse as "the musical of musicals", Back to Broadway, tells the story of a small town girl’s dream to become a Broadway star and will showcase
The Queen’s 60th year on the throne will be celebrated in style with a Right Royal Knees Up at the Harlequin Theatre. This musical afternoon will mark the diamond jubilee with sing-a-long memories spanning four weddings and a coronation and
Gino Rea and his Federal Oli Gresini team would like to forget round three of the Moto2 season as quickly as possible. Technical problems plagued Rea’s bike throughout the weekend at the Estoril Circuit in Portugal and he finished the race on Sunday
Epsom swimmer Chloe Bean has been hand-picked as a future British Olympian after being chosen to be part of the Lloyds TSB Local Heroes initiative. The 16-year-old will receive a cash injection of £1,000 towards training and competing and is one of only
Harry Aikines-Aryeetey cemented his place in Olympic history by becoming the first men’s 100m champion at the Olympic stadium on Saturday. The 23-year-old Sutton & District club sprinter ran 10.42 seconds to take the title at the British Universities
Sutton & Epsom came close to causing a cup shock on Monday but ultimately lost out in the Surrey Trophy final. They went down 20-15 to Cobham but did take the lead early on and were within a drop goal of winning until the final minutes. Having lost
Theatre and science come together in a unique production looking at how electricity can make you happy. The Ethometric Museum is the brainchild of artist, composer and performer Lee Ray who has created a hypnotic and mesmerising soundscape. Audiences
Theatre and science come together in a unique production looking at how electricity can make you happy. The Ethometric Museum is the brainchild of artist, composer and performer Lee Ray who has created a hypnotic and mesmerising soundscape. Audiences
Unpack your pumps and do not forget to bring a picnic for a day of alternative sporting fun day organised by a wacky fundraising group. The Seething sports day will feature school sports day favourites, such as the egg and spoon race and sack
The annual Ritherdon Road street party is set brightening up Balham later this month come rain or shine. It follows on the success of last year's family event, organised by the Ritherdon Road Trader's Association. Expect to see a parade of business
The annual Ritherdon Road street party is set brightening up Balham later this month come rain or shine. It follows on the success of last year's family event, organised by the Ritherdon Road Trader's Association. Expect to see a parade of business
The annual Ritherdon Road street party is set brightening up Balham later this month come rain or shine. It follows on the success of last year's family event, organised by the Ritherdon Road Trader's Association. Expect to see a parade of business
Charles Sharpes wants to end his best season to date by reaching next week’s British Open Squash Championships. The 20-year-old, who trains at Wimbledon Racquets Club, has soared to a career-high 76 in the world rankings after impressive performances
Legendary provider of good times Norman Jay MBE is headlining the official Queen's Diamond Jubilee Festival after-party. A Right Royal Carry On will be the perfect way to celebrate the four-day weekend, following The Diamond Jubilee Festival
Battersea fighter Daniel Terry has been crowned the WKA British Full Muay Thai Rules 61kg champion. The 27-year-old, who trains at Stars Gym, beat Limehouse’s Robert Dring over five rounds at the City Pavilion in Romford last week. Terry
Ola Afolabi is calling on Marco ‘Käpt'n’ Huck to give him a third fight after suffering another controversial decision on Saturday at Messehalle, Erfurt, Germany. The 32-year-old former Battersea ABC rep and Streatham school pupil had to settle with
Three London Rowing Club members had encouraging starts to their Olympic year by claiming silver medals at the first World Cup regatta in Belgrade last weekend. Bill Lucas in the men’s double scull, Sophie Hosking in the lightweight women’s double scull
Race walker Alex Wright will be keeping a close eye on the Russian weather forecast this weekend as he bids to nail down an Olympic Games spot. The 21-year-old from Streatham has been frustrated in his attempts to make the 20km B standard of one hour
Health bosses have said no cuts to A&E and maternity at a SW London hospital is not an option. Yesterday an NHS review panel recommended St Helier Hospital loses the two frontline departments. A panel of 60 representatives made up from
A mother being questioned by police over the deaths of her two babies had only been living in the family home for two weeks, shocked neighbours have said. The bodies of the 10-week-old baby boy and his one-year-old sister were discovered after
To celebrate their 100th anniversary, south London's best food site has teamed up with Sun-Maid California Raisins to offer foodies the chance to scoop some great prizes. Sun-Maid California Raisins are a healthy alternative to sweets and chocolate
The parents of murdered schoolgirl Milly Dowler were dealt a further blow when the Leveson Inquiry heard it would never be known if her voicemails were deleted. Sitting on May 9, the inquiry heard at least two messages were missing. But Metropolitan
Andrew Carey – voted Crystal Palace’s fan of the year – has certainly put the miles in supporting the Eagles. The 44-year-old has missed just six games home and away since 1983, travelled around the world for pre-season friendlies and spent the best
Croydon Art Society are holding an exhibition showcasing more than 200 pieces of fine art. The exhibition will be the society's third and will be held at the Museum of Croydon Clocktower Galleries. Although the Galleries were officially
Coaches Pierre Aghabala and Peter Barry won awards at the Pro-Active London Sports Awards last week. Aghabala was named coach of the year while Barry won the south London partner of the year award. Aghabala coaches rugby league in schools
Steve Orford had to call on all his experience to see off the challenge of Poland’s Wojtek Wieczorek and claim the vacant Queensbury Boxing League Southern Area cruiserweight title last week. In front of a packed arena at the Effingham Park Hotel, the
Dozens of businesses will get free advice on how to be more environmentally efficient, thanks to £80,000 of European funding. Specialist advisers will show small and medium sized firms how they could save cash by reducing energy and water bills and cutting
An action-packed Olympics day held by parents, teachers and pupils, celebrated the upcoming Games. A host of sporting events on May 4 embraced the international identity of ACS Cobham International School. They were kicked off by an Olympic opening
Snooker World Champion Ronnie O’Sullivan will be in Croydon next month. The 36-year-old, who beat Ali Carter 18-11 at the Crucible on Monday for his fourth world title, will be playing Jimmy White as part of the Snooker Legends event at Fairfield Halls
The Olympic flame is on its way to London after being lit today. The flame was ignited, at 10am BST, by the High Priestess, Ino Menegaki, using a mirror to deflect the sun’s rays at the Temple of Hera in Ancient Olympia. The iconic torch will
Streatham-Croydon are celebrating the league and cup double after winning the Surrey Bowl at Imber Court on Monday. Having trailed 8-0 to Economicals at one point, a second-half Oli Goldsmith try and five points from the boot of Aaron Brown gave them
If you fancy yourself as a great sports photographer a competition running across Elmbridge gives you the opportunity to capture the spirit of sporting life in the borough. As part of the Elmbridge Celebrates festival, the council is looking for images
Team GB head coach Jason Lee has confirmed Surbiton’s Matt Daly remains in contention for Olympic selection after delaying the date of the final squad announcement to give him time to prove his fitness. The 28-year-old has suffered a succession of hamstring
Published by Quirk Marshmallow Madness costs £10.99 and is available from booksellers or through Amazon. Classic Coating You need a Classic Coating for each marshmallow recipe. Coatings are a great way to add flavour and texture and
Plans to demolish Wimbledon greyhound stadium and replace it with housing and a multiplex cinema could spell the end of 80 years of dog racing at the historic site. It also raises the prospect of AFC Wimbledon moving back to site, in Plough
Daniel Day Lewis loses one of his ‘Nine’ lives in his 2009 musical flop. On paper it sounds so promising; struggling Italian film director Guido Contini, played by the award-winning Daniel Day Lewis, seeks inspiration from the many women in his life,
Mystery surrounds a man regularly seen walking four goats in Croydon. The man has been spotted taking the white goats to graze in church grounds on Church Street, and close to Reeves Corner tram stop. The unusual sight has got the borough
A tree has fallen crushing a bus stop and a car in Hackbridge. The London Fire Brigade were called out this morning to a large tree which had landed right in front of the front door of a house. London Road southbound is closed and the
A man has been charged with attempted murder after a 20-year-old woman was stabbed on a council estate. Philip Dunkley, 34, of Ramilles Close, Brixton, is alleged to have attacked the woman a few metres from his home on Tuesday (May 8) and
A heavily pregnant woman will need plastic surgery after a vicious dog attack. The 25-year-old was attacked in Waterfall Road, Colliers Wood, while trying to defend her dog from a Japanese akita on April 8, at about 2pm. The woman, who
Police are appealing for witnesses regarding an armed robbery at a video store after a burned out car was found near the scene. The robbery took place on April 20, when the Blockbusters store in Croydon Road, Caterham, was targeted in broad
A councillor who served on Sutton Council for 38 years is among politicians stepping down when the council cabinet format is scrapped. Lord Graham Tope, will step down as cabinet member for community safety, leisure and libraries, but remain
A man is fighting for his life after being stabbed in the chest in a residential Tooting street last night. Residents were woken by large numbers of police arriving at the junction of Freshwater Road and Welham Road. The victim, a 20
Plans to install 14m floodlights to convert a school's playing field for community use has alarmed neighbours who are campaigning against the scheme. Rosebery School, on Whitehorse Drive, Epsom, submitted a planning application to Epsom and
Led Zeppelin fans will be on a stairway to heaven when a tribute band comes to Sutton. Whole Lotta Led, have undergone a whole lotta change and recently welcomed a new vocalist and drummer to the 12-year-old band. The hard working band says they
A typo has sparked a legal row which could lead to hundreds of thousands of pounds being refunded to motorists caught driving in a bus lane, residents have claimed. The bus lane in Hartfield Road, the one-way system in Wimbledon town centre
The Mitcham Carnival will have a royal theme this year to celebrate the Queen’s diamond jubilee. The carnival will be transformed to reflect a theme of Elizabeth to Elizabeth on Saturday, June 2, marking the Queen’s 60-year reign. A
Today we are urging readers to back a campaign to finally get Epsom station included in London travel Zone Six. For many years people have argued for the move which would allow people to use Oyster cards at the station, making travel from the
A charitable trust is being set up to drive forward plans for a south London regional park. Sutton, Croydon, Merton and Wandsworth councils have formed the Wandle Valley Regional Park Trust to help realise its plans for a Wandle Valley regional
A leading Rotarian and sports fan has been chosen to carry the Olympic torch this summer. Mike Thorn, 49, of Osier Way in Banstead, was nominated by his colleagues at British Airways (BA), where he has worked since leaving school. BA
Well done to all of those who entered our Jo Brand-themed competition. In the wake of the comedian’s comments that Streatham was a “s******e”, we asked you to liken it to an item of confectionery. The winner was Emma Cullen, who has
Two men who stole alcohol, toiletries and sweets from a New Malden petrol station have been jailed for a year after being found guilty of theft. Hajendra Saravanababanantha, 26, of Rowan Road, Streatham, and Kabiloan Venayakamoorthy, 23, of
The closure of St Helier Hospital's accident and emergency departments would mean increased emergency response times to other hospitals. Yesterday an NHS review panel recommended St Helier Hospital loses the two frontline departments.
A mother and daughter frustrated by the secondary education system have founded a career website for school-leavers as national youth unemployment figures soar above a million. Sarah Wrixon and her daughter Hattie, 17, from Streatham, created
Police who found a missing man after a ten day search refused to inform his family of his location and days later he was dead. An inquest into the death of father-of-two Simon Gardner, from Shirley, heard officers located the train driver four
A Croydon church congregation are taking their handbags and valuables up to the altar in a bid to outwit opportunistic thieves. Parishioners at Croydon Minster have been urged to keep valuables on them during communion, to avoid becoming victims
An Anglican preacher has been barred from the pulpit after encouraging worshippers to sign a petition against gay marriage. Peter Gowlland was accused of sowing discord among worshippers at All Saints Church, Sanderstead, by inviting them to
A Crystal Palace fan has been sponsored by the club to participate in a charity motorbike ride to Dubai. Geoff Warren is a life long Eagles fan and has secured the backing of the club, Triumph Motorcycles and The Sun, as he takes on the challenge
A consultation has been launched on the biggest development in Sutton town centre for a generation. A major new shopping complex, hotel and housing development is being proposed on a six acre site of degenerated land to the north end of Sutton
Motorists will soon face prosecution when caught breaking driving laws on CCTV. Sutton Council intends to step up its fight against motorists who flout driving and parking laws by using more than 80 CCTV cameras it has stationed around the
Sutton's child prodigy has received yet another award to put in his ever-growing trophy cabinet. Five-year-old Aadarsh George has received a Best Young Talent Achievement Award at a ceremony in Manchester. The Gobal Pravasi Malayalee
Calls to reverse a tax law that could see an ancient Kingston church hit with a half million pound tax bill have been backed by a member of the European parliament. Peter Skinner MEP wrote to Chancellor George Osborne asking him to rethink
By Myrtle Agutter; Chairman, Merton Seniors Forum As stated in your paper, Merton Seniors Forum are pleased that the council and their partners are addressing winter fuel poverty amongst the elderly with their winter fuel plan. We
By Joy, via email Thank you for explaining a traumatic event. Last night I awoke to a terrible sound of what sounded like an animal being killed. I went to where the sound was coming from, and saw what looked like a fox.
08 May 2012 Law firm supports local charity It was announced today that local law firm, Hanne & Co, Solicitors of Clapham Junction, London, presented local charity Wandsworth Bereavement Service with a one-off donation of £1,800. The cheque was
