A Russian woman whose scorned husband plotted to kidnap and kill her said his violent and abusive tendencies drove her to leave him, a court heard today. Steven Hellewell, 50, of Gorse Close, in Tadworth, is standing trial at Guildford Crown Court
As a mother, teacher and resident of Croydon I am delighted to hear that proposals have been put forward for five more new schools in Croydon. Even better, that the council is putting its money where its mouth is and committed to investing an additional
A conman who posted fake car advertisements then robbed his victims at knifepoint has been jailed for nearly 20 years. Alexander Ogun-Moweta, of Castleton Road in Mitcham, set up the scam in June 2012 by posting fake advertisements for high value
Kingston Council has released its list of roadworks which could cause traffic and slow journeys over the weekend. WOOD STREET, KINGSTON opposite junction of Down Hall Road, outside Bentalls Cycle Lane and traffic signal improvements 08-Mar
A frail 91-year-old was crushed under a seven tonne lorry as he attempted to negotiate his way through heavy traffic, an inquest has heard. Percy Hibbert, from Du Cane Court, in Balham, had been shopping in the Foodway Minimart in Upper Tooting
Shoppers can prepare for a summer of fine dining by visiting the Food Festival at the Heart Shopping Centre. The event will feature demonstrations and master classes with celebrity chefs Rob Kennedy and Richard Fox, from BBC1 show Saturday Cooks
A mum has been ordered to do 140 hours community service for claiming benefits while running a cleaning business called Squeaky Clean. Sharon Coyle of Tedder Road, Monks Hill, escaped jail when she appeared at Croydon Magistrates Court on Thursday
Laura Robson said she and the Great British public are ‘in it together’ after she reached uncharted ground at the All England Club. The 19-year-old is through to the third round of Wimbledon for the first time in her senior career after a straight
When Liam Gallagher's Beady Eye was announced for McClusky's earlier this month the gig's organisers had landed perhaps their greatest coup. The former Oasis frontman brought his serene tones to the Kingston club and was remarkably well behaved
A seesaw chair shaped like the London Underground logo with 1970’s seat covers has been created by a Kingston University student, writes Gabriela Kerezova. The design celebrates London Underground’s 150th anniversary. Graphic design student
Two more people were arrested yesterday in connection with an armed robbery during which a cash delivery worker is believed to have been pistol-whipped outside a Co-op. Police arrested a man and woman in their 30s on suspicion of conspiracy to
A delivery van driver arrested after an accident in which a three-year-old girl died has been re-bailed by police. Olivia Langley is believed to have been sat in her pushchair when the wind blew it into the path of a delivery van, outside her home
YouTube could be the next battlefield in the war on gang crime in the borough, the Croydon Guardian can reveal. The council is considering deploying staff to trawl the video-sharing website in search of gang-related footage. YouTube could
A doctor told a court today that he definitely did not slap a nine-year-old girl round the face at a clinic in Epsom Hospital. Dr Hossam Dabis, 62, from Sutton, appeared at South East Surrey Magistrates’ Court after pleading not guilty to hitting
A homeowner left without water or heating for three years after a conman turned his home into a building site has been rescued by a Mitcham builder. Richard Burgess, who runs AK Home Improvements, made his television debut on BBC’s Cowboy Trap
Laura Robson is through to the third round of Wimbledon for the first time in her senior career after a comprehensive straight sets win over Mariana Duque-Marino. The 19-year-old, ranked 39 in the world, was too hot for the 23-year-old Columbian
A man was hit by a van in Tolworth this morning. Police and an ambulance crew were called to Tolworth Broadway, near the Esso garage, at about 11.09am after a man was hit by a Ford transit van. The man did not suffer any major injuries and
Police are appealing for help to find a 19-year-old missing from New Malden since Wednesday. Mathangan Paskaran was last seen in the New Malden area on June 26. He is described by police as of Asian appearance, about 5ft 1inches tall, of medium
Shoppers can offload unwanted belongings and pick up something else for free at the first ever swap shop event at Surrey Street market tomorrow. The Give and Take event allows residents to free up some space in their homes by donating items between
Nick Clegg spoke of the benefits of apprenticeships after visiting ambitious youngsters in Sutton this afternoon. The Liberal Democrat leader was accompanied by the Carshalton and Wallington MP Tom Brake and council leader Ruth Dombey on the visit
A charity providing people with housing support and care is holding a free lecture on how people can achieve a happy life later on. Nonsuch Abbeyfield will hold its inaugural Noel Bibby lecture on July 4, in Cheam, Mulgrave Road, with the guest
The future of the town dump is up in the air amid rumours the company that runs it is in financial difficulties. The firm that runs Sutton's Kimpton Park Way Reuse and Recycling Centre, Environmental Waste Control (EWC), is believed to be in difficulties
Fire fighters are currently battling a double house fire in Southfields. The blaze broke out at the back of a building in Replingham Road, near Southfields Tube station, which contains two shops. They are understood to be estate agents John
The best young reporters from across south London and beyond attended an awards ceremony last night organised by this newspaper and its sister titles. They were chosen from 764 students taking part in our Young Reporter scheme that ran in 91 schools
Candidates have been announced for the Weybridge South by-election due to take place next month. The by-election, taking place on July 25, will fill the seat left vacant following the resignation of Simon Dodsworth earlier this month. Three
An active and sociable woman who co-founded Cobham Radio Services has died at the age of 94. Nora Joseph, who set up the electrical retailer with her husband Jack in 1941, died on June 6, and her funeral was held at Randalls Park, Leatherhead on
A 54-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of sexual activity in a toilet at the St Nicholas Centre. The arrest is in connection with an incident in the high street shopping centre on June 4. The man has been bailed to return to Sutton Police
The Third Cheam Scout Group has given one of their leaders a top award. The group gave awards to six of their leaders but their most important one went to Pam Clarke who received the Chief Scout's Commendation for Meritorious Conduct. It recognised
Thank goodness for Laura Robson. That was a general theme this week as the 19-year-old pulled off yet another impressive scalp in her short career to beat 10th seed Maria Kirilenko in the first round of Wimbledon this week. And what did the great
A couple from Walton tied the knot days after they lost all their possessions when their flat went up in flames. Rikki Donovan, 27, and Amy Robertson, 23, went ahead with their plans and married at a ceremony at Weybridge Register Office, in Oatlands
A Shakespeare-inspired author will be launching her latest novel at a borough library later this month. Sutton-based writer Julia Williams has invited people to join her as she launches her latest creation - Midsummer Magic - at Westcroft Leisure
The organisers of Purley Festival have announced a special guest for the weekend finale. 'A Place in the Sun' TV presenter and Dancing on Ice runner-up Laura Hamilton will be appearing on the main stage in the Rotary Fields, at 3pm on Saturday
Sutton United’s new recruit Jamie Slabber has spent time at the very top level of football, and he wants to bring his considerable experience and goalscoring prowess to Gander Green Lane. The 28-year-old striker fell under the charms of United
The Keightley brothers produced an astonishing bat and ball double act on Saturday to keep Teddington in the mix for the Middlesex County League Premier Division title. In a comprehensive six-wicket win over Winchmore Hill that lifted them to third
Twickenham’s Clint McCabe reckons Saturday’s surprise win at Middlesex County League Premier Division leaders Ealing leaves his side two wins from securing top flight survival. Skipper Carlos Nunes smashed an unbeaten 120 as his side chased down
Lifting the Junior World Cup on Sunday capped a remarkable year for Harry Sloan. The Harlequins centre started all five games for England at the World Cup in France as they won a thrilling final against Wales, coming back from 15-3 down with 22
Brentford have boosted their squad with two additions at differing ends of the football experience spectrum this week. Swindon Town captain Alan McCormack, 29, has made the switch to Griffin Park on a free transfer and brings with him almost 300
Roke Primary is to become part of the Harris Federation's chain of academies, the Government has confirmed, bringing to an end a protracted battle over the school's future. The school, in Little Roke Road, will become Harris Primary Academy Kenley
What do you get when you cross two coffee accompanying breakfast staples from opposing sides of the Atlantic? Nothing short of the pastry sensation that is the Cronut – a tantalising croissant-doughnut hybrid born in the Soho district of New York.
Neighbours and a councillor joined police to help crack-down on speeding motorists. Police and neighbours in Cedar Road and Christchurch were joined by Sutton South Councillor Tony Shields as they took part in a speed watch operation last week.
More than a dozen volunteers helped clear rubbish and a jungle of undergrowth in Upper Norwood joint library car park. The clean up was led by Anna Kostyrina of Crystal Palace Transition Town's Palace 'Pick Up' Initiative and member of Upper Norwood
More than 300 people have signed a petition protesting Croydon Council's decision to hire a private company to run the borough's libraries. The council last month confirmed 13 public libraries would be outsourced to John Laing Intergrated Services
A doctor slapped a nine-year-old girl around the face out of the blue in a hospital room, a court heard yesterday. Dr Hossam Dabis, 62, from Sutton, is standing trial at South East Surrey Magistrates’ Court accused of hitting the girl at Epsom
Most of us are thinking about barbeques not Christmas, but one MP is already getting in to the festive mood. Carshalton and Wallington MP Tom Brake is asking primary school children to tell him what the Christmas Season means to them and be in
Businesses in Wandsworth are about to learn how they can become part of the £10bn Nine Elms development Supply Nine Elms, organised by the Wandsworth Chamber of Commerce (WCC), will allow the borough’s business owners to mingle with representatives
Richmond and Kingston boroughs will be bidding for a cash injection award worth up to £2m to develop a new “arms length company” running children’s services. The recommendation was made at the first public Achieving for Children joint committee
AFC Wimbledon manager Neal Ardley has been busy in the transfer market this week but isn't done rebuilding his AFC Wimbledon squad just yet. Two goalkeepers have joined the club in Ross Worner, signing after being released by cash-strapped Aldershot
Police have issued a stark warning to people reporting false crimes that they will face prosecution if it is discovered they are wasting police time. Officers investigating robberies and burglaries across the borough say valuable police time has
Two people were arrested in Weybridge moments before a suspected sham wedding was due to take place. The Algerian groom was due to marry his French bride before he was arrested by Home Office immigration enforcement officers. A sham wedding
Kingston Council has escaped forking out an estimated £1m in redundancy payouts to workers after a careers service was axed just days after being awarded a contract. Six London councils had been locked in a two year long legal battle over who was
More than 200 tonnes of asphalt has been laid to create a smooth surface for the new Walton Bridge which opens next month. The 220 tonnes have been laid on top of 1,200 tonnes of concrete to create the new road surface, which will be used by more
Racing dads in onesies, cream teas and a pageant for pups roll into New Malden for two weeks of fun. The Malden Fortnight returns for a 28th year with new events including the Malden Mile race and historic walks through the town. Jenny Stuart
