An unexploded grenade was blown up in a controlled explosion by the Surbiton riverside this evening. The loud boom at about 8pm surprised nearby residents while neighbouring roads were cordoned off for the detonation. A police officer in Portsmouth
Ford has announced a new ultra-efficient version of the Focus 1.0-litre EcoBoost that will be the first petrol-powered family car in Europe to offer 99 g/km CO2 emissions. The Ford Focus 1.0-litre EcoBoost ECOnetic has returned 67.5mpg in tests
Alan Bray bagged the only goal as Hampton & Richmond Borough claimed their first Ryman Premier win of the season at East Thurrock United. The Beavers now embark on four consecutive homes games, including an FA Cup first qualifying round tie
Paul Semakula got the only goal at Fetcham Grove to send Leatherhead into the first qualifying round of the FA Cup at the expense of Ryman Division One South rivals Tooting & Mitcham. The 1-0 win sets up a visit from Ryman Premier outfit Carshalton
Cyclist enthusiasts will have the chance to ride the Olympic road race route as part of a new duathlon in Surrey. Due to be held on October 27, the Leatherhead Duathlon offers races for novices and sprint competitors and is being run by Try Tri
A large fire that broke out at a warehouse in Mitcham this afternoon has been brought under control. Firefighters and police were called to Bond Road just after 1pm after a medical supplies warehouse caught alight. Seventy two fire fighters
Elmbridge Council will give 25 per cent of developer contributions for communities to deliver improvements in their local areas. Under Government regulations, the council is obliged to pass a “meaningful proportion” of levy funds raised in any
Serves 4 Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 40-50 minutes You’ll need: for the chicken: 4 chicken breasts 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp cumin seeds, roundly ground 2 garlic cloves, crushed salt and freshly ground black pepper
Mitcham’s historic cricket pavilion will open its doors to the public this month as part of Open House London. Between 10 to 5pm on September 21 guests will be able to have a look around the 1904 cricket pavilion for free taking in its collection
School days may not have been the best days of your life, but learning really can be fun. That is the approach taken by many adult education colleges who are attracting adults of all ages to enjoy themselves learning new skills and making new friends
MC and rapper Baby Blue hails from Balham. She speaks to Alexandra Rucki about her latest single Bump. Why the name Baby Blue? It was a nickname that stuck from when I was really young. It was my favourite colour and I used to wear baby blue
By Tim Rickson Carshalton-based southern area light welterweight champion Danny 'Cassius' Connor vows to put his friendship with challenger and fellow Carshalton resident Tony Owen to one side when they meet in the ring in October. The Surrey
This month London’s Urban Food Fortnight will host a range of events with restaurants, pubs and street food traders to highlight locally grown, sourced and cooked produce. Both existing food growers and new food producers are taking part in the
Elmbridge Healthy Walks and Cycle Rides scheme will celebrate its 10th anniversary this month. For a decade, the scheme has helped residents to get active, improve their fitness and make new friends while discovering their local countryside.
Last season was undoubtedly Rob Buchanan’s breakthrough year, culminating in an England call-up for the summer tour to Argentina. But the Harlequins hooker insists that the best is still to come as he bids to cement the number two shirt for Conor
A Thornton Heath care home treated its residents to a day out to the sunny seaside. Residents and staff at Elmwood Care Home, in Elmwood Road, made the most of the summer weather with a trip to Hastings. They donned sunhats and sunglasses to
A guest speaker will be holding a free awareness evening on osteoporosis. St Anthony's Hospital in Cheam is hosting One Break is Enough - A Practical Guide to Osteoporosis on Thursday 12 September at 7pm with guest speaker Dr Sangita Agarwal
Folk singer Annie Keating has played her distinctive brand of music around the world. Alexandra Rucki spoke to her as she preparred to play Putney. Alexandra Rucki: What can audiences expect? Annie Keating: This trio tour is going to make for
When you buy a new home, you like to put your own stamp on it. That’s exactly what Michael and I did when we moved. We set about ordering new windows, had all the rooms painted and the floors varnished – the house was perfect. Now had we
Children raced Shetland ponies, got to hug a huge snake and whirled round on a carousel at Epsom Downs Racecourse on Monday. More than 7,000 people turned out for the Family Fun Raceday, which included a bouncy castle, face-painting and demonstrations
Curmudgeon’s travel spot: I’ve just got back from Gibraltar. Yeah, I was there helping the authorities throw concrete blocks into the sea. They’re quite heavy you know. But seriously, one thing I didn’t realise from the
A churchgoing grandmother who organised festive Christmas lunches for people spending the season alone has continued to work her magic by dropping in on elderly and vulnerable people all year round. Retired nurse Sarah Stokes, 66, has spent the
‘There’s no place like home.’ when you’re tired or have just finished a long day of work and come to your house it’s the best feeling ever. A place where you’re comfortable, have privacy and is safe. But is it really? On Sunday 14th July 2013 pregnant
With the start of the school year looming, thousands of students will be preparing to enter new schools, be it secondary or a new college. The prospect of entering into such an alien world and trying to make new friends can be daunting. But here are
