I cannot believe that I left it so long to see this film. It was on my radar but for some reason Skyfall and Wreck-it-Ralph seemed more interesting at the time. I have to admit that once Argo started to win awards, Best Director Bafta and Golden Globe
Eccentricity exudes from her vibrant and pleasant personality. A heart of gold seeking adventures with an intelligent open mind, level headed and certainly a talkative to maintain her witty remarks. That’s Shiquerra Mackenzie Osborne for you, aged
Many foreign countries have imported their brilliant culture to London, most notably China and India, now we have a new country on the horizon and they’ve made a very impressive start. Chinese and Indian culture have taken over many places in London
Now we all have to start somewhere, so why not when you’re younger. The younger you are the more time you have to learn and practice what you're good at. Performing arts involves singing, acting and dancing. Some would specialise in all this or just
“Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” This is perhaps the most famous of all Tolstoy’s quotes. His omnipresent use of third person and the ability to conduct a stream of consciousness; without losing the
Ashleigh-Mae Schoburgh-Crooks, an ordinary local teenager obsessed with clothes, make up and jewellery. Right? Wrong. Ashleigh-Mae Schoburgh-Crooks is not an ordinary girl. She dreams big, and now her dreams are turning into reality. For someone
Stand up paddle boarding is increasing in popularity and there is a growing market for inflatable boards, due to their durability and portability. On Saturday the 23rd of March the largest ever collection of inflatable paddleboards were tried and tested
Spring brings blossoming flowers… Yeah right. “I suppose the best kind of spring morning is the best weather God has to offer.” ― Dodie Smith Really? Because if the above is true, then God and I are on two different pages when it come
Height is not a topic on which I usually dwell. After all, it is not something over which we have any control. Yet the seemingly uncontroversial task of lining up in height order for a whole-school photo provided much amusement, with a friend exclaiming
There are a number of possible reasons why children fail to get their work done. One of the main causes for many is the constant distraction of the internet and the social networking sites that it hosts. Many find it a struggle to disengage from
In the last week work has got under way to create a new square in Hampton Village. The council has a new programme called 'Uplift' which aims to revitalise a number of areas across Richmond upon Thames with Hampton North being identified as one of
On the 4th March Surbiton High held their annual Fashion Show where the school’s six houses competed to create fabulous dresses made only from recycled materials. Each year the school is given a theme to base their dresses on and this year it was
Wandsworth's push for overall London Youth Games gold continued to gather pace this week as they won three more medals. There was double success in the volleyball tournament as Graveney School defended their girls' title while Ernest Bevin College
The teenager accusing a young actor of raping him in a theatre may have a number of reasons to lie about the allegations, a court heard today. Judith Khan QC, defence counsel for the actor who can not be named for legal reasons, told Blackfriars
The family of a man, who died in prison after being jailed for stealing a gingerbread man during the London riots, has slammed the UK's "draconian" prison system. James Best, 37, was being held in custody at Wandsworth Prison as he awaited sentence
The British built CR-V is the next model in the Honda line-up to receive the new Earth Dreams Technology 1.6 i-DTEC diesel engine, writes Philip Shoulder. Unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show in March, the CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC will feature 300Nm of
Tara Palmer-Tomkinson was arrested at an airport for carrying gun-shaped shoes. The TV personality was detained at Zurich Airport in Switzerland as she tried to return to London following a visit to her holiday home in Klosters when her designer
A panel behind a review of hospital services has thanked patients and residents for sharing their views at a meeting last week. Better Services, Better Value (BSBV) hosted a drop-in session at Bourne Hall, Ewell, on Wednesday which gave 140 people
Reggie Yates has promised viewers will be "blown away" by the new series of 'The Voice'. The 29-year-old presenter - who co-hosts the show with Holly Willoughby - is pleased with the changes that have been made to the format of the programme, and
Even snow could not throw Dulwich College off their stride on Saturday as they won the Daily Mail RBS U18 title for a second year running at Twickenham. Despite the wintry weather causing a change of game plan, Dulwich powered past Northampton
Months of snow and freezing temperatures failed to deter gardeners who staged a spring flower show at the weekend. Spring bulbs and flowers as well photographs and crafts went on display at Epsom Garden Society’s Spring Show on Saturday at St Martin
A paranoid schizophrenic who repeatedly stabbed a mother and her son and sliced their eyelids has been sectioned in a high security mental health hospital. Kumaran Kanesh, a student of veterinary sciences, attacked the family on August 21 last
London Broncos head coach Tony Rea was pleased with the team’s enthusiasm on Saturday after the home side came away with a point against Hull FC at The Twickenham Stoop, in a thrilling 18-18 draw. "It's hard to say we're happy with a point,” said
Paula Morzyk, a Coulsdon College student, has had a desire to become part of the army, and the seed of her inspiration was sown when she was a child. “Well when I was younger I saw soldiers, and I was so amazed how they were marching like toys with
A boy was taken to hospital after being knocked down by a bus yesterday afternoon. The 12-year-old was knocked down by a 164 bus in Throwley Way near Sutton town centre at around 3.15pm. Officers and paramedics arrived to find the boy conscious
Pupils at a primary school in Epsom held a "bake-off" competition for Comic Relief and its parent teacher association. Infants and juniors at Epsom Primary School, in Pound Lane, raised £550 by baking cakes and selling them at an after-school cake
Rafa Benitez may be the most under pressure interim manager on the planet but at least the Chelsea boss can field 11 players at the start of a game - something his counterpart at Tooting & Mitcham couldn't last week. Phil Simpson, interim boss
A woman has been found dead after a fire at a residential property for elderly people in Esher. Firefighters were called to Gunters Mead, in Copsem Lane, at 9pm on Thursday, March 21, to tackle a blaze in which the body of a woman in her 80s was
A woman has pleaded guilty to impersonating a millionaire oil executive found murdered in New Malden. Julie Witham, of Enfield, north London, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud at the Old Bailey today. She admitted planning to hire a car
Esher College held a charity event in the canteen this year to raise money for “Comic Relief” which gives not only a charity in the UK money but funds as well to Africa for more protection nets against mosquitos. The College has raised an amount
5ive used to beat each other up before they went on stage. Blue singer Duncan James has revealed the 'If Ya Gettin' Down' hitmakers would "kick the s**t out of each other" during pre-show scraps. He told Now magazine: "We watched back the videos
A gang of youths who barged into mobile phone shops violently pulling stock out of sockets and intimidating anybody who got in their way have been jailed. The gang of eight stole around £150,000 worth of stock and caused £55,000 worth of damage
A huge tree was uprooted during this morning's stormy weather. The tree, estimated at 30ft, came crashing to the ground in Princes Way, Southfields, at midnight, close to Southmead Primary School. According to the Met Office, UK's National
A group of dads, who met in a school playground, have set up their own brewery. The Belleville Brewing Company, in Jaggard Way, Wandsworth, was set up by 10 dads with children at Belleville Primary School. Four beers are available to sup in
One of the borough's police stations will be closed to the public as part of sweeping reforms to the capital's police network. Wallington police station's front counter in Crosspoint House, Stafford Road, will be shut under the Mayor's Office for
A car caught fire after an electrical fault in its fuse box last night. Firefighters were called to the burning Vauxhall four-wheel drive in Chessington Road, Ewell, at 6.30pm on Sunday, March 24. An Epsom firefighter said: "We disconnected
Film star Tom Cruise has borrowed a Sutton man's plane, blown it up and then left him to clear up the rubbish. Fortunately, that was all part of the agreement when Wallington plane salvage expert Mustafa Azim agreed to let the producers of Cruise's
Britpop heroes Suede came to Kingston on Saturday for an intimate acoustic gig ahead of the release of their new album. The London group, whose hits include Animal Nitrate, Trash, Beautiful Ones and She's in Fashion, were at Banquet Records in
Warlingham gave London Two South West leaders Brighton a fight on Saturday but eventually went down 45-9. There were few spectators who wanted to be beside the seaside on the bitterly cold expanse at Brighton Rugby Club. With the main pitch
Rosslyn Park climbed to third in National One with a four-try bonus point 29-9 win against derby rivals Blackheath on Saturday. Both sides deserve great credit for providing a compelling spectacle in such atrocious conditions, muddy and slippery
Croydon Harrier Peter Chambers claimed an impressive 12th place at the Home Counties International cross-country championships in Dinefwr, Wales on Saturday, writes Matt Kiernan. The 18 year-old Trinity pupil was representing the South of England
Amanda Knox and her former boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito will find out today whether they face a retrial for the murder of Coulsdon student Meredith Kercher. Italian Supreme Court judges are expected to decide whether the pair should stand trial
Bradley Skeete proved any doubters wrong last Thursday after beating Peter McDonagh for the second time at York Hall to defend his Southern Area welterweight title. The first contest back in September was close and many observers felt McDonagh
A girl has died after being hit by a van this morning. The Air Ambulance and London Ambulance Service (LAS) were called to a road traffic collision in Wellesley Road, at 8.45am this morning. The girl, reported to be three years old, was taken
A woman and her son were lucky to escape uninjured when their dishwasher caught fire this morning. Firefighters from Woodside fire station were called to smoke issuing, at an address is Honeysuckle Gardens, Shirley, at 1.15am. A crew from New
UPDATE (10.22am): Girl dies after being hit by van A girl has been taken to hospital after being hit by a van in Croydon town centre this morning. The Air Ambulance and London Ambulance Service (LAS) were called to a road traffic collision
If this be spring, then roll on winter! This year, Easter is early but winter seems intent on running late. Easter eggs have been in the shops since January and hot-cross buns are available throughout the year. All this may be confusing enough
Boris Johnson is to press ahead with controversial plans to close front counters at five of the borough's police stations. But a new front counter is to open in response to residents' concerns about the cuts. Front desks at stations in Addington
By Taimour Lay Kingstonian got back to winning ways in the Ryman Premier League at the sixth attempt, beating Lewes 2-1 at the Dripping Pan. But it was a win not lacking in controversy as Paul Vines's injury time winner was allowed to stand
By Tom Hughes The weekend all football fans fear: a dreaded international break. It’s one of those gruelling mid-season tasters of what life will be like in the football news vacuum also known as “the summer”. But worse than that, this
Long Ditton St Mary’s Junior School welcomed a teacher from Uganda for a special assembly. The school in Sugden Road forged a link with Kaladima P7 School in 2010 and two teachers from the school visited the UK in December that year. Missy,
Witnesses have described how a three-year-old girl was killed in a tragic incident this morning after her pushchair rolled into the path of a delivery van driving though a housing estate. Police, London Ambulance and the Air Ambulance were called
A vigilante group of motorists are getting their own back on the borough's CCTV cars. The cars, which have taken well over £1m from drivers in parking tickets since they were introduced in Sutton two years ago, are being targeted by drivers who
A drive is underway to unite shops and businesses by bringing a chamber of commerce back to life. MP Chris Grayling and Councillor Darren Dale have joined forces to re-establish Ewell and Stoneleigh Chambers to boost business and focus attention
One in three people re-offend in Kingston according to figures released by the London Probation Trust. The most recent figures come from data compiled between October 2009 to September 2010. Probation officers work with offenders who are given
I read with interest the article (Olympian opens new-look leisure centre, March 7) on Paralympian David Weir’s visit to the £11m Westcroft leisure centre. Councillor Sean Brennan said the new facility was “a work of art”. But I think the council
In answer to James Delaney’s letter (Funding is a real turn up for the bowlers, March 7), the bowling green in Dundonald recreation ground was closed because the Wandgas Bowling Club based there only had 10 members – too few to mount a decent programme
Crispy on the outside, and moist and juicy on the inside, a delicious alternative to a Sunday roast dinner. 15 minutes prep time INGREDIENTS 1 x 170g pot Chobani Fat Free Authentic Strained Yoghurt 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 2 garlic cloves
James Franco turned down sex with Lindsay Lohan because she had "issues". The 'Spring Breakers' actor met the troubled actress - who is due to begin her sixth stint in rehab in May - through mutual friends and though she wanted their relationship
A GP from Weybridge believes she was suspended from practising as a doctor due to “not fitting the racial profile”, a tribunal heard. Lucia Gibson, who was working at Walton Health Centre, was suspended in late 2007 after being subjected to, what
The future of a Surbiton primary school will be decided at a development control meeting this week. Christ Church CoE Primary School on Pine Avenue has put in a planning applications asking to expand. The new developments will allow the school
Bitter divisions have continued to play out over controversial plans for a bus lane through Mitcham town centre. Last week the Wimbledon Guardian reported on a group of shopkeepers who had rallied to support plans for a bus lane through Mitcham
Parents protesting Government plans to force their children's primary school to become an academy took their fight to the headquarters of their proposed new partner this week. Children wearing Michael Gove masks and placard-bearing parents descended
A councillor for the most deprived area in Epsom has slammed the council for its slow progress in redeveloping a rundown eyesore - which she believes will continue to foster negative perceptions of the estate. Epsom Council plans to redevelop a
The leader of Wandsworth Council has welcomed the newly-announced extension to the Right to Buy scheme which raises the discount for London tenants buying their homes from £75,000 to £100,000. Ravi Govindia said the local authority also supports
People with disabilities have spoken out about the abuse they sometimes face in public. Fran O’Brien, 60, from New Malden, runs the Yadapa charity which provides art workshops for young and disabled people. Her ability to walk deteriorated
Richmond Council forked out more than £286,210 on phone bills in the past three years. A Freedom of Information request by the Richmond and Twickenham Times revealed 945 staff at Richmond Council had a council=issued a Nokia, HTC or Samsung phone
An adventurous centenarian with a penchant for Chinese food has celebrated her 100th birthday. Mrs Sylvia Hutson turned 100 on Tuesday, March 19, and celebrated with a party at her home in Morden where she lives with her daughter, and at the Merton
A man lay in a bath of baked beans for Red Nose Day at Sainsbury's in Kiln Lane, Epsom. Sainsbury's employee Darren Fry volunteered for this role and raised £500 for Red Nose Day. There was also a Maltesers 'chop-stick challenge', a competition
