By James Barrett Carshalton Athletic boss Tommy Williams had mixed emotions after a 2-0 Ryman Premier League defeat at Whitehawk on Saturday. “I felt for the players after the game today because everyone put a shift in,” he said. “Even
Wimbledon extended their eight-point lead over fifth-placed Hove by a further five points with a deserved but hard-fought 25-0 win in London Division One South. Captain Chris Lewis opened the scoring with a fine individual try run in from his own
From 18th to 20th March, the Freemason’s Hall in Covent Garden was host to the Global Kids Fashion Week, founded by Alex Theophanous. The three day, first-ever of its kind, event consisted of a number of catwalks showcasing the next season trends for
Ash Dieback disease, the fungus disease which affects ash trees- our third commonest type of tree in the UK. The disease could wipe out as much as 90 per cent of our nation’s 80 million ash trees. Their loss would devastate the landscape, affecting
By Paul Smith A Croydon school have been taking tips from England legend Jason Robinson after the World Cup winner gave them a coaching masterclass at a rugby sevens tournament. Cumnor House School were taking part in the annual Rosslyn Park
On 23rd March what felt like half of the residents of Kingston upon Thames travelled through the snow and sleet to the Leatherhead Theatre to watch the annual dance show put on by the students of Montford Dance and Stage Academy. The show included
The week had finally come. The day had finally come. The hour had finally come. The minute had finally come. Nerves threatened to overtake courage. Friday 22nd February was going to be a day to remember (no, not because it was the anniversary of
For years the myth that Brussel sprouts are the most disgusting food to be layered onto your plate has wandered the minds of children. But what is the real truth behind these devilish vegetables? They are in fact one of the most nutritional foods you
For years the myth that Brussel sprouts are the most disgusting food to be layered onto your plate has wandered the minds of children. But what is the real truth behind these devilish vegetables? They are in fact one of the most nutritional foods you
A shocking 41% of people in the UK volunteer with the elderly care homes, and homes for those who live alone at an elderly age. The Abbeyfield Society cares for those elderly people who live alone. Although they are fully able, so they can look after
The definition of a favourite, as adjective, is to be the most liked and preferred above all others. In many schools up and down the country pupils would tell that they believe there is a favourite or a few favourites within their class. But, what
After months of rehearsals, including entire weekends, Joseph and the amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat went down a huge success at Wallington. Three nights of performances and a matinee performance to local primary schools went down a storm when the
Chocolate was at the heart of a talk coinciding with Fairtrade Fortnight this month. Environment group Transition Ashtead hosted the opening meeting titled Chocolate with a Heart at Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall in Woodfield Lane on Thursday, March
By Sacha Clayton He has made enormous strides at Harlequins this season but still Ollie Lindsay-Hague is dreaming of representing Team GB at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. The former Millfield School flyer has been an instrumental figure in both
New lifts have been installed at Crystal Palace Station completing a huge refurbishment. The historic station was built in 1854 for passengers travelling to see the Crystal Palace building re-located nearby from Hyde Park. Phase one of the
Employers and apprentices visited London landmarks in a private London Duck Tour arranged by Hawk Training to mark National Apprentice Week 2013. Hawk, based in Twickenham, highlighted the diversity and extent of its employer engagement by linking
Thames Ditton Cricket Club have announced the signing of an overseas coach and a first team player. Adbiel Hughes currently shares his time between coaching Montserrat and coaching the youth side in Antigua. He has also coached alongside Kenny
Wimbledon fencer Georgina Usher has added the British veterans fencing championship crown to the British epee title she won last year. Usher, 40, won through two round robin groups of six fencers to emerge as the favourite in the knockout stages
Specialist patient transport company E-zec has gained top marks for its Croydon Health Services operation. Inspectors from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) paid a routine visit last December, checking performance against a range of standards including
The fundraising team at Woking and Sam Beare Hospices are gearing up for this year’s Midnight Walk. The walk, which begins at Mercedes-Benz World, Weybridge, is an eight-mile route around Brooklands, New Haw and West Byfleet and brings women of
Children will be granted an audience with Tudor King Henry VIII at Bourne Hall Museum Kids Club over the Easter holidays and get the low-down on wartime rationing. On Wednesday, April 3, Henry VIII will talk about the Tudor dynasty and his life
This week a friend told me his flatmate woke up on Tuesday morning exclaiming: “Turn the radio on, they’ve chosen a new Pope.” Some people are bang up to date with the news aren’t they? So, what do we think of the new Pope? Come on Catholics, let
A quiz night will be held raise funds for a Mental Health group. The mayor of Sutton, Councillor Sean Brennan, will host the event on Friday, April 19, at the new Stanley Park High School, to raise funds for the Sutton Mental Health Foundation.
A campaign group is to screen a film exploring the global problem with increasing levels of waste and casts doubts on the safety of incinerators. Stop the Incinerator, a group which is campaigning against plans to build an energy recovery facility
Thirteen residents with learning difficulties have been congratulted after completing work experience at Merton Council. Participants spent a week working in council departments including parking, planning, legal services, parks and democracy services
Residents are being called upon to invoke the spirit of one of Wimbledon’s most notable historians as part of a new competition. The Richard Milward Prize for local history is a new biennial competition which will be launched by the Wimbledon Society
Now I don’t need to read a Gina Ford book to know that routine is the key to happiness for a content child. Michael and I have always known what’s best for our little man and tried to understand his needs as he’s developed from a baby to toddler
Two businessmen dressed in drag collected money for Comic Relief. Paul Andrews, development manager of the Angel Pub, in High Street, Roehampton and Scott Saunders of A3 carpets swapped suits for skirts. The pair spent the day dressed as women
Disabled access at St Peter’s Hospital is set to improve, with a number of changes taking place. The improvement works will increase the number of blue badge parking spaces and refurbish the adjacent ground floor entrance, the main access point
A mum-of-three who has raised thousands of pounds for a local charity has been nominated as an unsung hero. Sarah Gault, 41, from Long Ditton, has organised a balloon release and a sponsored walk on behalf of Yorda Adventures, which provides play
Battersea Dogs and Cats Home are appealing for donations of blankets and duvets. The charity is desperate for extra bedding, essential to keep the animals warm during March's unexpected cold winter spell. Donations of fleecy blankets and duvets
Surrey County Council has signed a pledge setting out its commitment to young people leaving care. The charter explains promises the council has made to help young people realise their full potential and includes making sure they are listened to
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Indeed it was a question Hamlet asked himself years ago (well sort of!) when Shakespeare wrote the line but nowadays teenagers are asking themselves the very same question as to whether they should become a university student. When university fees
