I think the sporting phase: 'It was a game for the neutral' - should be replaced with the more accurate statement: 'it was a nightmare for the fans.' But such is sport, and so particularly is rugby a game that can switch and change in an instant, writes
The Voice star Cassius Henry made a special trip to his old primary school this week, ahead of his second performance on the live shows. The singer, 32, who two weeks ago became the first of his group through to the second round, will perform
More Olympic volunteers are needed to help with the Road Cycling races and the Olympic Torch Relay. A range of opportunities are available including marshalling community events, attending car parks and helping to tidy up. No previous experience
Two violent and aggressive brothers have been banned from entering an estate after making residents' lives a misery. The Tulse Hill siblings, who cannot be named for legal reasons, were handed Anti-Social Behaviour Orders at Camberwell Green Magistrates
Students at a school in Wimbledon are celebrating winning £3,000 for Sutton Mencap. The year 8 pupils from Ursuline High School, saw off the competition in the final of the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative, which took place at the school on April
A man is still in critical condition after being stabbed in the chest in a residential Tooting street last week. Residents were woken by large numbers of police arriving at the junction of Freshwater Road and Welham Road on Wednesday May 10. The victim
Musicians gave support to a campaign to stop the demolition of a listed school building and the sale of playing fields to fund an academy. The Save Elliot School campaign held a concert at the Bread and Roses pub in Clapham last night to raise
A police special constable has been convicted of launching a racist rant at rail staff in a row over fare-dodging. Luke Smith of Carey Gardens, Wandsworth, was off-duty when he abused the 48-year-old man on a train between Gatwick and East
A pedestrian has died after being struck by a car in the early hours of this morning. The man in his 40s, was hit while walking along Wrythe Lane at the junction with Welbeck Road. Emergency services, including firefighters from Sutton
Eurovision fans will not have to go far to enjoy some cheesy sing-songs when the Ram Jam Club hosts its own song contest night next week, writes Flavie Belanco. The Eurovision Song Contest takes all the memorable aspects of the competition,
Walton and Hersham Pubwatch was updated on incidents of note at its annual general meeting on May 8. Members were told of two new incidents, including one where a man threatened a member of staff at a local pub and was subsequently arrested
Firefighters were called to a flat fire in Battersea last night. No-one was home when the fire in the top floor flat took hold. A crew from Clapham fire station were called to Prince of Wales Drive just before 9.30pm. A spokesman said: "The fire
Health club members are hopping on their bikes on July 1 and cycling 60 miles to Hove. A 50-strong team from Colets Health and Fitness Club will tackle the Capital to Coast Cycle Challenge in aid of children’s charity Norwood and the Down’s Syndrome
A driver had a lucky escape when his car veered off a road an into a tree this morning. The car, which was travelling along Ullswater Crescent, Coulsdon, left the road and travelled up the embankment before crashing into a tree. Firefighters from
A hairdresser has cut, coloured and styled hair for 60 hours non-stop in a bid to raise money for charity. Hairdresser Mary-Ann Sorci, 60, did not sleep a wink as she whizzed through 90 customers who paid to get their barnets spiced up for
A childminder and DJ has launched a campaign to save a pub, which she claims is a lifeline for the community. June Fraser has called on residents to help her save the Worcester Park Tavern, which was put up for sale on Thursday, May 10, by
Rat-running cyclists are endangering stall traders by using a pedestrianised area as a short-cut, it has been claimed. Mitcham residents and traders have become increasingly frustrated with people on bikes using Mitcham town centre in order
A senior adviser to Operation Trident has criticised Wandsworth Council for not having a single female black councillor. Ms Webbe, an Islington councillor who works alongside police to advise on gun crime in the capital, spoke at a single parents
Antisocial drivers were targeted in Surrey Police’s latest day of action as part of its Drive Smart campaign. PC Ian Madelin from the Walton centre safer neighbourhood team led the operation which saw Elmbridge officers carrying out speed enforcement
A businesswomen dressed head to toe in the Union Jack secured £5,000 to decorate North Cheam ahead of the Queen's Jubilee. Ushma Amin, a director at Londis supermarket on London Road, successfully applied to Sutton Council for a Participatory
Children on the path to adoption are waiting nearly a year-and-a-half to be placed with adoptive families in Kingston. But the figures still place Kingston Council’s performance well below the Government target. The first adoption scorecard
The Queen may enter one of her racehorses for an event at the Epsom Derby. Set To Music, could line up in the £300,000 Group One Diamond Jubilee Coronation Cup at Epsom Downs on Saturday, June 2, with the Queen watching, providing she runs
Elderly patients are reaping the benefits of the Hospice@Home scheme. Since the St Raphael's Hospice introduced the scheme in 2009, it has supported 300 patients in their own homes. The service is free and supported by the Sutton and Merton
A new music festival is coming to Croydon and organisers are looking for volunteers. The CROxjam music festival is being held in October and helpers are needed to raise funds, assist in finding the best bands, as well as help organise and promote
These pictures show how a multi-million pound project to make a railway station fully accessible could eventually look. Transport bosses hope the overhaul of Crystal Palace station will make it more user-friendly and safe. Commuters
One of the founding fathers of the classic American Big Band sound, Glenn Miller’s chequered career, ending in disappearance over the English Channel, will be recounted in a new musical. Miller’s name is synonymous with big band music and the nature
An enterprising teenager is competing for a £1 million investment in his business as part of new TV programme. Paul Gambou, from Shirley, is taking part in a new BBC show, Be Your Own Boss, and is selling a variety of quality silverware and
A project which saw a congested street transformed into a Mediterranean style piazza has been shortlisted for a several awards. Venn Street, in Clapham, used to be filled with cars until Lambeth Council started working with residents and businesses
Westbourne Primary School is looking for classic cars to appear in its summer fete on June 23. The classic car display is a fete favourite and is organised by school governor and classic car enthusiast, Ed Prothero. If you have a classic
Students inspired by the borough’s rich aviation history have designed a logo and web page for the Kingston Aviation Centenary. Kingston College graphic design student Harry Pocock was chosen for the project after organisers the Hawker Association
Merton’s new mayor has donned the ceremonial chains 30 years after he served as deputy mayor. Councillor David Williams was sworn in at a ceremony on Wednesday, May 16, taking over from Coun Gilli Lewis-Lavender who raised more than £70,000 during her
