A huge victory has been won by Labour's Caroline Cooper-Marbiah in a council by-election for Colliers Wood. A huge roar greeted news she had won by a majority of more than 1,100 votes. She thanked her team and fellow councillors after the landslide
by Andrew McSteen Lawrence Okoye, the former Whitgift School student who swapped his Olympic discus career for the world of professional American Football, is set to make his debut for the San Francisco 49ers tonight. The official pre-season
Police are dealing with a motorcycle and car crash in Epsom. About 40 minutes ago Epsom and Ewell Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team reported being called to a crash on Alexandra Road by College Road. Did you see what happened? Do you know
Squatters who hosted a huge rave in a warehouse have been successfully evicted. The squatters living in the warehouse, in Groton Road, Earlsfield, were served an eviction notice yesterday at Wandsworth County Court. Waterside 22, the building
Payday lending sites have been blocked from all the council's public computers in an effort to protect people from sky-high interest rates. More than 170 sites, including Wonga.com and 247cashline.com, have been barred from all council PCs
A wealthy finance director who died in a house fire earlier this year was the "author of his own destruction", an inquest has heard. Adriano Bussandri, 51, was killed after a fire raged through his £1.8m home in Holroyd Road, Putney
A former employee of the Croydon branch of retailer Sports Direct has launched legal action over her zero-hours contract, laying the ground for a tribunal battle which could impact thousands of workers nationwide. Zahera Gabriel-Abraham, 30, quit
A man was robbed at knifepoint by four muggers in the early hours of this morning. The victim was approached by the four men, all described as black and about 20-years-old, in Manor Road, Pollards Hill, at 1.30am. One was carrying a four inch
Are you the Sutton lottery player who has won a million but has not claimed it? The National Lottery is searching for a missing millionaire from Sutton who won £1m in the EuroMillions Millionaire Raffle on July 26. So far, the winner has not
In regard to the 24 pieces of Chinese pottery in the Riesco Collection that Croydon Council plans to sell at auction, the Council has a duty to put pictures of these items on-line for all to see. The people of Croydon deserve to know exactly
Wandsworth Council has successfully evicted a man convicted of taking part in the August 2011 riots. Looter Jonathan Mason, 37, of Fontley Way, Roehampton, has been evicted from his flat on the anniversary of his involvement in the disorder.
By Bruce Archer Molesey Boat Club’s James Foad has been left frustrated in his bid to be included in the GB Rowing team for the World Championships in Chungju, South Korea. Currently listed among four rowers for a place in the men’s pair, Foad
Temporary traffic lights have been put in place after a sewer collapsed in Kingston. Traffic disruption will last for a week in Park Road. MORE KINGSTON NEWS
Cyclists have raised concerns that a planned cycle path along the A24 would not be suitable for people on bikes. Surrey County Council has secured nearly £600,000 from the Department of Transport to help build the route from Leatherhead to Ashtead
Police are searching for a woman with mental health problems who has run away from Epsom Hospital. Emily Burnett, 21, from Ashtead, escaped from Epsom Hospital, on Dorking Road, Epsom, at 5.50pm yesterday, August 7, with another woman who has since
Bensham Manor Allotment Society is holding a Party on the Plot between 11am and 3pm on Saturday 10th August, in conjunction with National Allotment Week. The site, based at the end of Lion Road, off Pawsons Road in Croydon welcomes all local residents
With the new Premier League season drawing ever closer, which youngsters are most likely to make the step up from Gary Issott’s development squad into the first team? The pre-season has gone well for Palace, with some of the young players getting
Fashion guru Gok Wan has been spotted filming in Croydon. The popular television presenter has been seen with a camera crew speaking with shoppers in Surrey Street Market and in High Street. Excited fans have taken to Twitter after seeing the
Fringe First winner Inua Ellams presents a story about two foster brothers. The brothers travel through the markets of Nigeria, clubs of Europe and sweatshops of China to build a T-shirt brand, but they discover the consequences of their success
Police want help identifying this man after a woman was slapped in the face in an unprovoked attack on a tram. Detectives from British Transport Police (BTP) have released images of a man they believe has key information about what took place,
A family favourite that the kids can help make and can be very easily tailored to suit different people’s tastes. Makes: 4 medium sized pizzas Preparation time: 20 minutes, plus 30 minutes proving time Cooking time: 12 minutes You will
Battersea Arts Centre prides its self on encouraging creativity and inventiveness, an example of this over the years has been the centre’s collaboration with various innovative performers. None more so than Shlomo, the internationally acclaimed
A family have paid tribute to a Royal Marine from Twickenham who died this week during a training accident in Egypt. Lieutenant Damien Moran, 23, died on Saturday, August 3, during adventure training in the eastern city of El Quseir, the Ministry
A former Tiffin School student has died while training with the Royal Marines in Egypt. Lieutenant Damien Moran, 23, died on Saturday, August 3, during adventure training in the eastern city of El Quseir, the Ministry of Defence said. He had
Police have released of images of 10 people still being hunted in connection with the riots in Croydon. Today marks two years since the disorder and Croydon police confirmed they are still hoping to track down 10 suspects they suspect to have been
The results of the Camden Junior School consultation are out and have revealed a strong feeling against the primary school becoming a Harris Academy. Only seven people out of the 545 - or 1.2 per cent - of those questioned said that they think
Firefighters were called out to rescue a baby which became locked in a car last night. Epsom firefighters were called to free the baby in a car at the Kingswood Arms, in Waterhouse Lane, Kingswood, at 9.15pm. Watch manager Sean Tickner advised
Asda opened a new self service petrol station in Beddington Lane last week - but some motorists have experienced problems. The petrol station in Marlow Way opened but one driver reported having problems with the outdoor payment terminal. A
If you are a smoker, think carefully about where you toss that next cigarette butt. From Monday, it could cost you. Litterbugs and careless dog owners will be under closer scrutiny as Croydon's new 'litter police' squad hit the streets. Four
The future of a major regeneration project that would replace one of Sutton's most notorious eyesores has been thrown into doubt after the owners put the site up for sale. The council declared "new homes for North Cheam" at the end of June when
Crystal Palace are close to resolving a deal for Arsenal forward Marouane Chamakh. The Croydon Guardian understands that Chamakh is having his medical with the Eagles today. It is understood the deal could be a permanent transfer rather than
A flat was left damaged by a fire caused by a candle. Firefighters were called to Rossiter Road, Balham, at 10.40pm last night. The blaze was caused by a candle left on a window sill, which set alight some wooden blinds. It took just under
Kingstonian’s Matt Somner said the team has to perform “100 times better” than last season if they are to achieve their goals this time around. The Ks have enjoyed a good pre-season, winning six out of eight, but Somner insisted that pre-season
A baby given just a couple of years to live will get the chance to spend precious moments in a renovated garden after a charity volunteered to offer its services. Frankie DaSilva suffers from a rare form of osteoporosis, only diagnosed in two other
Leatherhead CC skipper Matt Joblin was quietly confident of promotion to the Surrey Championship Premier Division, but even he is surprised at their level of dominance. A single point from this weekend’s trip to Camberley will secure a second consecutive
Two Croydon men have been charged with the manslaughter of a Polish man in Streatham. Viktor Tarasov, 38, of Aurelia Road, Croydon, Valodia Tarasov, 34, of Abingdon Road, Norbury and Juruius Tarasov, 32, of Howard House, Barrington Road, Stockwell
Leatherhead boss Richard Brady believes the first month of the new Ryman Division One South season is all about avoiding the “head-rush”. The Tanners open their campaign at Ramsgate on Saturday, followed by Corinthian Casuals and Peacehaven &
Kingstonian have announced a five-figure shirt sponsorship deal with Anderson Travel. The deal will see the company's logo on the front of the team playing kit for the 2013/14 season. Kingstonian chairman John Fenwick said: "We are grateful
Harlequins emerged victorious in group C of the JP Morgan Asset Management Premiership Rugby 7s Series and skipper David Ward insisted securing the title tomorrow at the Rec is well within their grasp. After a 26-19 victory over London Wasps and
A pub worker cleaning a urinal almost succumbed to fatally toxic fumes after he unwittingly created a mixture used in chemical warfare during WW1. Jason Smith, assistant manager at the Leg of Mutton and Cauliflower, Ashtead, said he had no idea
An aspiring footballer has admitted stealing a mobile phone after being hunted down by police using a GPS tracking application. Nicholas Hodge found an iPhone lying on the ground, took it and boarded a train, Lavender Hill Magistrates’ Court heard
The thousands of civilians who died when the world's first atomic bomb was dropped in Japan were remembered in Wimbledon this week. Members of the Wimbledon Disarmament Coalition gathered at Rushmere pond on Wimbledon Common on Tuesday to commemorate
A struggling shopkeeper believes his convenience store will be forced to shut unless urgent action is taken to ease the effects of the new residents’ parking zone in Epsom. Paresh Patel, 56, the owner of the Mini Store on Church Road, Epsom, on
Victims of the riots have spoken about their continuing struggles to rebuild their lives, two years after the disorder. House of Reeves House of Reeves was set on fire during the riots The House of Reeves furniture store was destroyed
A busker is in with a chance of hitting the big time and is hoping for the support of his home town. Sutton singer Ryan Anthony has made it to the final of the Mayor of London's Gigs: Big Busk competition, which gives contestants the chance to
Four entrepreneurs are taking on the world's biggest food company with their coffee pod business. CafePod, which is based in Lower Richmond Road, Putney, produces coffee capsules compatible with Nespresso machines. Nespresso, a Nestle brand
Progress has been made on a number of key points highlighted by the riot review panel. A number of recommendations were made to the council and police in Croydon, following the disorder in August 2011. Proposals suggested to Croydon Council
Three adorable black kittens are looking for a new home after being dumped in a box on a driveway. Mac, Mabel and Billy are being looked after by gardener Sharon Tiernan, 53, at her home in Sutton after they were dumped three weeks ago.
Victim Support has moved to Battersea, offering support to people affected by crime. Volunteers from Croydon, Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton and Wandsworth are based in the office in Falcon Road, Battersea. The charity offers practical
Croydon Council has offered old furniture from its Taberner House offices to charities and schools ahead of its move to new headquarters later this year. Not-for-profit organisations located within the borough can apply to receive desks, chairs
The infamous Chesney Hawkes is set to perform in Putney. Alexandra Rucki caught up with him before the gig. Alexandra Rucki: What can we expect to see during your show? Chesney Hawkes: Cross dressing, juggling, fire eating, yodelling & river
A woman is trying to save two Victorian trees from being cut down. A developer in Landseer Road, Sutton, is asking for two mature lime trees to be felled. The two lime trees stand out on the skyline However, Anna Staniewicz, who lives
Children were given a class in natural artwork as part of the latest adventure for the Wimbledon Common Nature Club. After foraging for leaves, fir cones and mosses, children turned them into ‘natural pictures’ by sticking them onto a cardboard
A formerly homeless heroin user who stole four bottles of wine from a supermarket has been handed a community order – on top of one he already had. Robert Mossakowski, 31, admitted taking the drink from Asda in London Road, Kingston, on July 8.
