Follow the personal journeys of four women who signed up for the Women's Land Army during World War II as their story is brought to life in Lilies on the Land. Based on more than 140 letters and extensive interviews with original Land Girls and songs
The Blue Bengal in Carshalton has been nominated to take part in a competition to find the best South East Asian Restaurant in the country. MP Tom Brake asked locals to name their favourite Asian restaurant on Facebook with the Blue Bengal
Published by Quirk Marshmallow Madness costs £10.99 and is available from booksellers or through Amazon. Shauna Sever’s fabulous new cookbook Marshmallow Madness is already proving a hit
with her avid followers. 
Viewing area tickets for the Olympic cycling time trial race at Hampton Court Palace go on sale on May 29, London 2012 organiser Locog announced the date this week. Prices will be £15 for adults and £5 for young people and senior citizens for the viewing
A Kingston councillor who stepped down from his party has denied rumors of a split with the top brass after finally speaking about why he broke away from the Liberal Democrats. Tim Dennen, pictured, resigned at the beginning of last month but
Plans for a new rowing centre at Molesey Boat Club have received the green light. Molesey Boat Club, based in Barge Walk, East Molesey, is about to start construction of a rowing club which will allow everybody to try their hand at the sport. It was
Full back Ross Chisholm has warned his Harlequins team-mates that Northampton Saints represent a massive challenge if the side are to progress to the Aviva Premiership final. The 21-year-old scored five tries in February – including two against the
A mother arrested after the bodies of her two babies were found dead in the family home will remain in custody until Saturday, police said. Felicia Boots, of Killarney Road, Wandsworth, was arrested on Wednesday evening after her husband Jeff
Centre forward Vicky Bryant has an unwanted cup final hat-trick, but that would be forgotten should Surbiton claim their triple crown on Sunday. The 25-year-old has starred for the Thames-Ditton-based ladies this term as they go in search of a third
Rosslyn Park scrum half Sam Edgerley may cross paths with former club Esher next season, but if he does not it will mean his mission has been accomplished. The 20-year-old quit Molesey Road midway through the season to switch to the Rock in the hopes
Patriotic partygoers dug into jelly and ice cream for an early jubilee celebration in a hall built from funds raised from the Queen Victoria’s diamond jubilee. More than 100 congregation members and friends packed into the St John the Baptist
Merton Council has hit back at the Government for presenting an "unrealistic" picture after its recent adoption record for children was branded the second worst in the country. The first ever adoption scorecards for English councils was published
Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory (SATTF) make their debut visit to the Rose Theatre with a tragic-comic masterpiece, The Cherry Orchard. The production, by Anton Chekhov, tells the tale of a charming but feckless Madame Ranevskaya, who returns
Twenty volunteers helped to breathe new life into Age UK's new home in Thornton Heath. The new base in Brigstock Road, is to become a warm and welcoming hub for the borough's elderly residents, but some areas of the building were in desperate
Rogue workmen who tried to rob a safe in a travel agent are being hunted by police. The two men, dressed in high visibility vests, told a female staff member in the shop they were investigating reports of of structural problems in the building’
The residents and businesses of Thames Ditton host their first traditional summer fair on Saturday, May 26. Organised by Bradley and Brown’s owner Tracy Blatchford, the village fair will include competitions galore, cream tea, Pimms, sports
Europe's finest quilt makers were in town to display their handywork. A quilting exhibition at the Europa Gallery in Sutton Library gave quilters from Sutton's Twin Towns a platform for their work. Quilters from Gagny in France, Wilmerdorf
The achievements of hundreds of students receiving the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award were recognised at a ceremony last month. Pupils from Glyn School, Blenheim High School, Rosebery School and The Edge Youth Centre were presented with their awards
A large branch fell onto a busy Southfields road causing traffic delays this morning. Concerned residents called the newsroom after the branch was blown down by winds last night onto Merton Road, near the junction with Replingham Road. The limb lay
A popular charity craft fair creating by a Motspur Park mum returns for the sixth time today. The sixth Craft Fair takes place in the church hall at Holy Cross Church, Douglas Avenue, on Saturday May 12 from 2pm to 5pm, which proceeds from refreshments
A group of environmentally-friendly shoppers came together to ban the plastic bag. Shoppers were invited to The Mansel Road Centre in Wimbledon to stitch their own shopping bags in partnership with Morsbags – an environmentally friend initiative
