Kevin Phillips’ extra-time penalty in today’s Wembley play-off final with Watford secured Crystal Palace a return to the Premier League for the first time in eight years. The veteran striker made no mistake from 12 yards after 105 minutes of goal-less
Liam Gallagher will be heading to Kingston next month, as Beady Eye come to town for an intimate gig ahead of the release of their new album. The ex-Oasis frontman will be at McClusky's on Friday, June 7, as the band celebrate the release of second
6:15pm No complaints. Enjoy the Prem #cpfc fans. We got what we deserved, absolutely nothing. Terrible performance to end a fantastic season. — @DanielOwens1979 27 May 2013 We are Premier
by Sacha Clayton World Cup winner Danny Grewcock is convinced Lions boss Warren Gatland has made a huge mistake by overlooking Harlequins skipper Chris Robshaw for this summer’s tour to Australia. Robshaw, who led England to second place in
A Co-op food store which has been shut for eight months re-opened in style when its manager donned a butler’s uniform to serve customers last week. The store, in Upper High Street, shut in September 2012 due to "unforeseen circumstances". The
Roehampton University has come first in a table designed to find the most amorous seat of learning in the country, according to a recent poll. Students at the university have, according to the University Sex League table, bedded an average of 6.32
A pickpocket targeting charity shops that cannot afford CCTV could be on the loose in Surbiton. A thief stole a purse from a lady’s handbag at Oxfam, Victoria Road, on May 21, following a similar incident at the shop a few weeks earlier. Nicky
An MP has launched a campaign to bring back a night bus, protect train services, extend the Tramlink and improve pedestrian and cyclist facilities. Carshalton and Wallington MP Tom Brake, a keen cyclist, has launched a campaign aimed at improving
More than 100 nurses and midwives celebrated the care they give at a commemorative day this month. Staff from Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals went to a pride in nursing and midwifery day on Friday, May 17, to celebrate care and share best practice
The next phase of the Tolworth Greenway project has begun with the chopping down of six trees. The project will plant more trees, but with 10 fewer than originally planned due to budget cuts and misplaced water mains. Kingston Council pledged
A police officer who helped save a suicidal man has been praised for his work. Police Constable Dale Whatham, from Esher, was commended for his swift and decisive actions in saving the life of a man found lying on the floor, unresponsive and not
A woman who battled through breast cancer has turned her diary into a book to help other patients cope. Tina Jenkinson, 40, from Tadworth, has frankly written down her feelings, hospital visits and getting on with life after being diagnosed in
It was extraordinary to see the amount of coverage given to David Beckham’s retirement as a professional footballer a couple of weeks ago. There are cynics among us who would suggest that the 38-year-old had done something along those lines six
Motorists are being advised to steer clear of yellow lines on bank holiday Monday. Drivers can park free of charge for as long as they like in marked bays in all the borough's controlled parking zones on the bank holiday. They will not need
A soft furnishings sales assistant is doing his bit for the plight of bees by helping develop a hive on the roof of the John Lewis department store. Michael Keogh, 48, who lives in Surbiton, said: "It must come from my roots as my father was a
Fifteen talented youngsters celebrated passing their first drama exams this month. The performers from Sutton’s Spiral Youth Theatre, based at the Charles Cryer Studio Theatre, achieved six passes, five merits and four distinctions in their LAMDA
The family of a young boy with a rare genetic condition have nominated him for the Croydon Champions child of courage award - as new research is found that could extend his life. Brae Sewell, 4, of Purley, was diagnosed with Ataxia-Telangiectasia
A taste of all things French will be coming to Epsom market. The market place will be transformed into a French market on Friday, May 31, from 9am to 5pm, and will feature a wide variety of stalls selling French delicacies and goodies. Fresh
The Wimbledon Guild will be hosting its annual Wimbledon Village Fair on Wimbledon Common next month. Come along from 10.30am for a great day browsing more than 200 stalls, enjoy a horse show, bouncy castle and support a local charity, on Saturday
Foster parents put their prized recipes to the test at Garson’s Farm in Esher. Surrey County Council carers were invited to submit recipes for their foster child’s favourite meal, to be judged at a competition as part of Fostering Fortnight.
