Do you know who your local charities are? The ones who could do with a few of hours of your time to help make a difference in your area? You may have heard of a local charity in Teddington called Richmond AID. They are a wonderful charity who work
March has arrived and we’d expect to have spring in the air. Birds singing, newly formed buds on trees waiting to provide beautiful foliage, new born lambs skipping through fields as daffodils and tulips brighten up suburban gardens. That’s what is
Canadian Rugby stars shocked by British weather Over the weekend of the 22nd and 24th March 2013 Wimbledon College continued its long association with rugby schools across the world, with this year being the hosting of a school from Canada and within
A hugely popular annual fundraising event has ditched its hen party image for a new tougher approach, promising "cancer, we’re coming to get you". There will be Race for Life events at Battersea Park - a 5k run which starts at 7pm on June 12 -
Review: Vivian Stanshall’s 70th Birthday Party, Bloomsbury Theatre, London, Monday, March 25. By Paul Askew. English as tuppence, changing yet changeless as canal water, nestling in green nowhere... Yes, he was a funny old fruit Vivian Stanshall
The former owner of a filthy kebab shop has been fined £5,500 for flagrant breaches of health and safety. Shakeel Ahmad, 35, who used to own Surrey Chicken and Kebab of St Dunstan’s Hill, Sutton, was convicted of 11 offences at Croydon magistrates
A woman killed when she was knocked down by a car in Thornton Heath has been named as Charmaine Duncan. The 29-year-old was hit in Whitehorse Road, near the junction with High Street, Thornton Heath on Tuesday, March 19. Officers were called
A nail technician died three days into a girls’ holiday to Ibiza after taking two ecstasy pills, an inquest heard today. Jodie Nieman of Waterbourne Way, Kenley, had travelled with three friends arriving on the party island on July 10, 2011.
Road wars continue, with the formidable road works in the front row No-one likes road works, and with good reason. They always seem to pop up when you least want them, and last for an eternity. In Hounslow the amount of road works has
Five men were arrested yesterday as part of a crackdown on drug dealing and cannabis farms. Police officers executed 11 warrants at addresses across the borough as well as on two motor vehicles. Cannabis, amphetamine and cocaine were seized
A man who was held at knifepoint by youths locked himself in a toilet to ensure his safety. Surrey Police is investigating an attempted armed robbery against a 25-year-old man in Caterham. The incident occurred on Wednesday March 20 at around
A man was taken to hospital after his car collided with a tree last night. Police were called to Central Parade, New Addington on March 27 at about 7.30pm to reports that a car had collided with a tree. London Ambulance Service attended the
Wandsworth Council’s chief executive is raking in more than £250k a year, the highest figure for a single council in London and £60k more than when he was hired two years ago. Data, obtained under the Freedom of Information Act, revealed chief
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was knocked unconscious and assaulted in a seemingly unprovoked attack. The 27-year-old victim was walking along South Park Road in Wimbledon on March 18 when he was approached by three men and assaulted
A DJ has launched an internet radio station with worldwide appeal from his Surbiton home. Paul Rand, 58, his son Chris, 20, and friend John Brevet, 21, have teamed up to start Revand radio. It features contemporary music and cool classic rock
A toddler choked on a chicken bone while eating Chinese takeaway on Friday. Bailey Catling, 2, was tucking into chow mein and chicken fried rice at home in Merland Rise, Tadworth, when he started coughing and crying. His panicked parents acted
Students have created a film about a food bank opening in the borough. The pupils at Ernest Bevin College, in Beechcroft Road, Tooting, made the film last week as part of the BBC News School Report day. In the film they interviewed MP Sadiq
Circus acts and celebrities launched a breast cancer charity walk. The Sun Walk London, which takes place in Battersea Park in June, invites fund-raisers to walk around Battersea Park in their bra's. Presenter Gabby Roslin, actress Harriet
A former centre for the British Legion is set to become flats. The Royal British Legion Club, on Station Road, Belmont is set to be demolished and eight flats built on the site. A planning application has been submitted to Sutton Council which
A pest control company is celebrating after it got nominated for two business awards. Cleankill Environmental Services is shortlisted for the Best Green Business and Commitment to the Community categories at the Croydon Business Awards 2013.
A toy shop which has been going for more than 50 years will be opening its doors for the final time on Saturday. Norwood Junction Models, on Portland Road, are having a closing down sale on Saturday, 10am to 4pm. Airfix models, cars, tanks
A collection of writers, poets and historians who shaped the literary scene of Putney over the past four centuries have been featured in a new anthology. The 56-page guide, published in association with the Wandsworth Historical Society and the
A 400-year-old boy's school is considering allowing girl students for the first time in its history. Wilson's school, whose alumni includes actor Michael Caine and fashion designer John Galliano, is consulting with parents, students and staff to
The strain on Sutton's housing resources is at an all time high, according to new figures. New statistics from housing charity Shelter show there are more families on the social housing waiting list than ever before. The number of households
Dozens of daredevils defied blustery winds and icy temperatures to make one giant leap for Croydon. Around 100 abseilers, including a team from the Croydon Guardian, made the daunting 12-storey descent down Jury's Inn on Friday. They took part
Doctors could have saved a two-year-old girl if they had listened to her family's pleas for help sooner, her parents have claimed. Rosalind and Gareth Mason have been searching for answers since their daughter Alice died in 2011, and they believe
Angry developers are threatening legal action against campaigners who got an injunction to prevent them starting work creating a golf course on a historic estate. The injunction brought on Tuesday night prohibits Longshot Cherkley Court Ltd spraying
A former school teacher, accused of distributing child pornography, is set to face trial in June. Nigel Kitchen, 51, from Howards Lane, Putney, allegedly posed as the nursery rhyme character Jack Sprat in order to send out the photograph of a child
Wimbledon Men’s Rob Pryce may not score many goals but it is entirely possible his three goals in the final two games of the season clinched the MHL Conference East title for the first time in the club’s 130-year history. On a dramatic final weekend
A three-year-old girl that died when her buggy was blown into the path of a delivery van suffered severe head injuries, an inquest heard today. Olivia Langley died in St George's Hospital on Monday morning, after the incident at about 8.45am outside
At Streatham and Clapham High School, students fully embraced Climate Week, which runs this year from 4th-10th March. Climate Week is an annual event that aims to encourage people to think about the environment and “combat climate change”, according
Elderly people are “dying needlessly” at Epsom Hospital, according to a healthcare assistant at the hospital who has condemned the lack of dignity and respect afforded her mother who died there last month. Mrs X, who insisted on remaining anonymous
Two policemen and a retired officer were arrested yesterday as part of an investigation into the death of Sean Rigg. Mr Rigg, 40, was arrested after attacking members of the public with karate-style moves, in Weir Road, Balham, on August 21, 2008
Youngsters will be coming face to face with dinosaurs and suffragettes at museum kids club this month. Bourne Hall Museum Kids Club will discover how the earth was formed and secrets held beneath its surface. Then in the afternoon the club
A family who had jewellery and passports stolen last month have been reunited with their items, after they were found in the garden of a property in West Molesey. A member of the public contacted Surrey Police on Monday, March 11, having found
Gang members who raked in cash by supplying drugs throughout Croydon have been jailed for a total of 14 years. Ten 'high harm' dealers selling Class A and B drugs were arrested in a series of police raids last year. Officers found crack cocaine
A man in his 50s has been taken to Kingston hospital following a crash earlier this morning. The crash, in Villiers Road, Kingston, involved a car and a motorbike, a London Ambulance spokeswoman said. The rider was taken to hospital with minor
A couple must choose between giving up their beloved pet dog or going homeless after the death of a relative they cared for. Adam Rheinlander, 26, and his partner Hayley Boyd, also 26, had for the last five years been living with Miss Boyd’s grandmother
A children’s ward has received £1,000 of equipment from a charity dedicated to making life easier for sick youngsters. The Charley Paige Trust, which launched in 2005 in memory of a three-year-old girl who died from leukaemia the year before, was
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Youngsters were given advice on how to achieve their dreams last week. A careers day at Hackbridge Primary School on Thursday (21 March) allowed children to see what skills they would need to go into their chosen career. Parents and members
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of assault after a man was hit around the head with a blunt object. The teenager, from London, has been released on police bail as the investigation continues into the attack in Miles Road, Epsom
By Bruce Archer Former AFC Wimbledon boss Terry Brown said he always knew he would be replaced by a club legend. When Brown was sacked in September, his own legendary status was set in stone having guided the Dons to the Football League.
A team of students have reached the national final in an investment competition. Four pupils from Trinity High School, Croydon reached the final of the Institute of Financial Services (ifs) Student Investor Challenge. Year 13 students George
Politicians from all three major parties have united against a "flawed" healthcare review threatening Epsom and St Helier hospitals’ accident and emergency wards. The group of MPs including Paul Burstow, Tom Brake, Chris Grayling, Paul Beresford
Youngsters who have benefited from sports and social projects in one of Epsom's most deprived estates showcased their talents at an event earlier this month. In 2008, young people on the Longmead Estate were offered football coaching by Fulham
A record number of new businesses opened in the borough last year. New statistics from businesses analysts Duport has found that 863 new companies were formed in Sutton last year – the highest number since records began. The report also shows
A Walton primary school given a notice to improve three years ago has been rated good in a recent Ofsted inspection. Walton Oak Primary School in Ambleside Avenue scored the second highest rating available within the new Ofsted framework for the
Police investigating the hacking of the Tiffin School for Boys website say no personal information was compromised. The grammar school’s site was redirected to a number of web pages including twitter pages and a porn video before it was shut down
The council’s recycling team has won an award for their work to reduce the amount of waste that goes to landfill. Croydon Council and partners Veolia Environmental Services, Viridor and Bio Collectors were named as winners of the Local Authority
To keep little ones busy all year round, the Heart has launched its first Kids’ Club. The club at the Walton shopping centre will provide fun, educational activities for children under the age of six. Classes will run throughout the year with
This month Forest Hill bore witness to a rise in Rodent crime when a Fox was nearly arrested for breaking and entering. Foxes. In novels they are always russet red, mischevious, or sly but never dull, clever and heavily romanticiesed. In
With exam season looming over the horizon, thousands of students will be visiting their local libraries in preparation for the dreaded duration of what seems like endless tests. Whether it’s students studying for their A-Levels, GCSEs or even exams
The Metropolitan Police and London mayor Boris Johnson are pressing ahead with controversial plans to close front counters at five of the borough's police stations. Front desks at stations in Addington, Norbury, South Norwood, Purley and Kenley
Midway through your A-levels, you’ve put yourself in good stead by performing to the best of your abilities to get the grades you want. Presented with a choice between university, apprenticeship or work, you choose university because you believe you
A day trip to Poland seems an impossible feat but for over 200 sixth formers from South London, this became a reality last Thursday as they voyaged to Auschwitz in their quest to become the latest generation of living witnesses to the Holocaust.
This week, Lambton Road Medical Practice officially opened its surgery in Raynes Park Health Centre. With other facilities still in development, the centre prepares for further services yet to be opened. After collecting patient responses
Easter eggs, bunnies, hunts. It’s all about the chocolate and a couple of weeks off work and school; but do we actually understand the traditions and customs that happen around this religious time? When the shops are full of Easter eggs you
Living between the quiet towns of Belmont and Banstead, you would never expect even the tiniest of noises to creep in from outside when it’s time for bed. However, you probably wouldn’t be surprised that living next to the A217 has its down sides.
International Woman's Day falls on the 8th of March, and is a global event to recognise and celebrate the achievements of women as well as raise awareness about gender issues still present today. It also marked the beginning of the annual Women of
This March has simply been something of a delusion; confusion. From the earlier months of January and February, we seemingly expect sheer cold and snow to fall. However, as the start of March signals the beginning of spring - a season that we start
Independent fashion has really come back into style in the last few years, aided in no small part by the growing popularity of the “indie kid” look among teenagers and the rise of internet shopping. These days, you don’t have to be a professional to
The changing face of the high street is a common story nowadays, with two pubs closing every day in Britain, and this phenomenon has now struck again in Cobham, Surrey where the newly refurbished restaurant, Prezzo, is set to close its doors in the
Ursuline High school students in year 12, from Wimbledon visit a place of worship, such as a Buddhist temple, a Church or a Mosque as part of the Faith Development Day, which takes place every year. On Thursday 21st March 2013, at least sixty students
Kingston Music Service provides a gateway to an entire new universe for hundreds of young people, and, this week, you can witness the end product of their impressive service. By saying “an entire new universe”, I was referring to the wonder
Feeling anxious before taking an exam is perfectly normal, especially when so much is at stake. A small amount of nervousness can actually enhance performance but for some students anxiety can become overwhelming and affect their ability to sit the
The Hampton Court station to Thames Ditton route is commonly taken by Esher college students to avoid an arduous 30 minutes of walking, but should they be charged the disproportionate fee of £2.20 for this small journey that saves so much time?
Chocolate bread, chocolate hot cross buns and hot chocolate. The one thing they all have in common, apart from all being chocolate, is the fact that over the past two weeks I have consumed far too much of all of them. At the start of my two weeks working
I’m sure we all remember when we were younger and our friends used to come round to our houses. For me I remember that the first game I always suggested that we play should be ‘Mums and Dads’ and every time we would play it in the exact same way. I
The overwhelming sense of the play, an adaptation of the novella by Susan Hill, is one of mounting dread, accomplished through a resourceful and effective use of scenery, sound and brilliant performances from both Julian Forsyth and Anthony Eden, writes
£73.7 Million is spent a year to clean up London’s streets from rubbish and £43 Million more is spent clearing areas struck by illegal flytipping. And surveys find that a high percentage of litter appears to be paper, card, cans and plastics. But
From the 18th March to the 25th all of the Year 10 students at Waldegrave were on their work experience to gain insight from the world of work. This was a wakeup call for most as they all soon realised how sheltered school life is. Students had
This time last year, marked the formation of an exciting new girl group from Twickenham. First Girl in Space, an all girl rock band made up of Adelaide Percy (lead vocals), Ciara Bains (lead guitar), Rosie Jones (drums) and Nicole Anton (bass) have
Social networking has become a huge part in many of our lives, especially those of the younger years, but we have to face facts there are several reasons why social networking can be bad for us. Whether you use sites such as Facebook or Twitter for personal
