The life president of the Rose Theatre David Jacobs has died aged 87. The broadcaster and presenter of shows including Any Questions, Jukebox Jury and Housewives Choice died at home with family, the BBC announced this evening. He played a vital
A Crystal Palace fan died following a fight after his friend's birthday party. George Verrier was among partygoers at Brit School pupil Madison Moran's 16th birthday at her house in Blenheim Road in Bromley on Saturday evening. But shortly
A flock of chickens have been massacred and mutilated in a "sickening" incident. The attack took place between 9am and 2.30pm, last Thursday, August 29, at a private address on Dorking Road, Leatherhead, after entry was gained into a chicken shed
A man has appeared in court charged with theft following a robbery at a jewellers in Centrale shopping centre. The incident happened at 10.57am on Saturday in Ernest Jones, when a man armed with a hammer ran into the store smashed the cabinet and
Town centre officers arrested a man suspected of trying to break into cars this afternoon. The 34-year-old man was arrested outside the Secombe Theatre in Cheam Road shortly after 1.30pm. It happened after reports of someone acting in a suspect
A ‘floating’ riverside cycle path and a ‘super skyway’ alongside Kingston Bridge are on a final shortlist for a share of £100m from the Mayor of London, writes Joshua Brown. The 700m style route from Anglers Green to Thameside was nominated with
An elderly disabled man was assaulted and robbed of his writing tablet used to communicate. The attack happened at about 11.30pm on Saturday, August 24 in Finborough Road, Tooting. The attacker was described as a black woman wearing a light
Crystal Palace look set to add Nicklas Bendtner, Adrian Mariappa and Barry Bannan to their squad today. The Croydon Guardian understands deals are close for the trio with Bendtner perhaps being the most eye catching signing. But any rumours
Does anyone agree with me that the charities should liaise and agree a rota for delivery of collection bags through our letter boxes? A couple of weeks ago I had three bags through my door on one day and another two later that week all from
Croydon Council made over £2,500 selling the personal details of residents registered to vote to private companies, a new report has found. Over the last five years the names and addresses of those on the edited electoral register have been sold
A manhunt has been launched after a man was spotted brandishing a kitchen knife in Sutton's Manor Park. Police were called to the town centre park by a member of the public who spotted the knifeman shortly after 1pm. Officers came from the
Crystal Palace picked up their first points of the new Premier League season thanks to their 3-1 win over Sunderland at Selhurst Park on Saturday. Danny Gabbidon’s deflection, Dwight Gayle from the spot and a peach from Stuart O’Keefe sealed the
The future use of the old Ashburton Library building located on Ashburton Park is an issue of great interest to local people and something that the three local ward councillors have never let slip off the agenda. However, given that Croydon Council
Richmond completed their pre-season practice programme with 29-10 triumph at Division Two South promotion hopefuls Hartpury College. The College side featured a mix of talented young rugby students, leavened with some wise older heads including
Supporters have criticised a football club's plans to replace its turf with a so-called 'plastic pitch'. Carshalton Athletic has confirmed it is looking into the possibility of replacing the grass at the War Memorial Ground in Colston
A major New Malden road will be shut down for two weeks by Transport for London roadworks. Malden Road will be closed to traffic from 8pm to 5am from today until at least the middle of the month. The stretch between Idmiston Road and Blakes
Rosslyn Park rarely had to extend themselves to beat a game, but limited, Southend side and ran out 48-8 winners in their final match ahead of the new season curtain raiser at Cinderford this weekend. Park started brightly enough, soon having
Future rock stars and budding young musicians will be treated to a free guitar and drums taster session when the Realistic Music Academy comes to Claygate. Youngsters can visit Claygate Village Hall on Saturday, September 21, between 2.30pm and
Carshalton Athletic owner Paul Dipre praised everyone associated with the club after picking up the silver medal in the 2013 UEFA best grassroots club in Europe competition. Dipre collected the honour last month on the same night that England hosted
Former Harlequins RL loan star Luke Burgess has made history in Australian rugby league alongside his three brothers. The 26-year-old prop and younger brother Sam, 24, started for South Sydney Rabbitohs in their 32-18 NRL win over Wests Tigers
People had to scale fences to leave a park after confusion over exits following a major music festival. A number of people, including a 61-year-old man with a bad back, had to scale Crystal Palace Park's walls to get out of the park and back home
Crystal Palace have completed the signing of defender Jack Hunt from Huddersfield Town. The 22-year-old has signed a four year deal for an undisclosed fee having been at the Terriers since he was nine years old. Hunt was present at Crystal
A grand re-opening celebration took place in a charity shop which was closed for refurbishment. The Octavia Foundation, in Tooting High Street, gave surprise treats to the first 20 customers through the doors. Visitors also enjoyed special
The opening hours of Sutton's libraries are being cut to save the council money. Sutton Council says reducing opening hours at Sutton Central Library as well as libraries in Wallington, Cheam and Worcester Park will cause "minimal impact".
Sutton United saw off the threat of Skrill South new boys Whitehawk 2-1 thanks to second half goals from Jamie Stuart and Craig Dundas. It would have been more but for an impressive display in the Hawks goal from keeper Chris Winterton. The
Great Britain and Molesey Boat Club’s George Nash may be holding a World Rowing Championship gold medal but he insisted he did not return to the crew in the best of form. Nash, with clubmates Andrew Triggs Hodge and Moe Sbihi won gold in the men
By Brian Davis Whyteleafe progressed comfortably through to the first round qualifying of the FA Cup, and picked up a cheque for £1,925, thanks to a 2-0 win at rivals Croydon. The host's main threat was from the long throws of Jamie Atkins,
Young AFC Wimbledon and Brentford supporters have been offered an extra incentive to attend tomorrow's Johnstone's Paint Trophy clash between the two clubs with free entry for U18s. Korea Foods, the New Malden-based official distributor of Nongshim
A fire thought to have been sparked off by fireworks being set off inside a flat led to an evacuation of nearby residents. A Police Community Support Officer spotted smoke bellowing out of a second floor flat in Maldon Road, Wallington on Saturday
Five girls, aged as young as eight, are believed to have broken into a nursery last month and stolen bikes. The break-in caused £500 worth of damage at the Trinity Children’s Centre in Aperdele Road, Leatherhead. Much of the damage
A Croydon teenager has sailed through her X Factor audition after moving all four judges to tears. Hannah Barrett, 17, wowed judges and millions of X Factor fans with two performances to remember on Saturday and Sunday night. The 17-year-old
Two pairs of sole-mates will put on their walking boots and embark on a 50km journey along the Thames to raise money for Princess Alice Hospice. Nora Dodds, 48, from Walton, Nicki Cuddington, 50, from Hersham, Anne Goddard, 56, from Staines, and
Leatherhead booked themselves a home FA Cup tie against Carshalton Athletic after a hard-earned 1-0 preliminary round win against Tooting & Mitcham United. Paul Semakula broke the deadlock for the hosts with a stunning first half strike, lobbing
Realistic Music Academy officially re opens on Saturday 14 September 2013 with a fun day for all the family. Formerly Realistic Rock Academy, Surrey’s premiere youth music school has rebranded with a new look and logo design. Director Robin Henderson
As a former Conservative Leader in Croydon I know that the Conservatives’ calling card in Croydon used to be value for money. That this is no longer the case has been further underlined by the astonishing news that £ 176,000 of our
Well guess what: we get back into the swing of things after the summer break, and in our absence find that plans for an incinerator on our doorstep have been approved by Boris Johnson's deputy. Not Johnson himself - he is too cowardly, and knows
It was carnival time in Kingston yesterday, as hundreds turned out for an eclectic day of music, food and fun. The annual Kingston Carnival saw Market Place and the surrounding area transformed into a mini-festival site, as music and dance acts
Walton Casuals boss Mark Hams has said talk of the play-offs is premature – particularly if his side do not find a ruthless streak. The Stags crashed out of the FA Cup at the first hurdle on Saturday as they let a 1-0 lead slip to go down 2
Kingston AC & Polytechnic's girls endured a nervous wait before finding out they had retained their Lily B Cup title on Saturday. Organisers had to recount the results after the closing events and it was Kingston who came out on top notching
AFC Wimbledon boss Neal Ardley praised his charges after a second consecutive home win in League Two. A Harry Pell spot-kick and Michael Smith's header in the first half were enough to complete a 2-0 win over Fleetwood on Saturday. Speaking
Mile Jedinak had a brilliant game against Sunderland on Saturday, but from now on let’s take that for granted every week unless stated otherwise. It’s awe-inspiring to see the midfielder look so nonchalantly dominant and imposing every game.
For me, and indeed for many people, the scent of lavender has few equals, so much so that over centuries, a huge industry has evolved. Belonging to a group of plants within the mint family, lavender originates in the old world from Cape Verde,
Fire fighters are today continuing to damp down a still smouldering warehouse which caught ablaze yesterday. Seventy-two fire fighters and police were called to Bond Road just after 1pm after a medical supplies warehouse caught alight. Black
Brentford failed to find a way past resolute defending from Carlisle United as the sides played out a dour 0-0 draw at Griffin Park on Saturday. With the sides very different starts to the season – Brentford tucked in fourth place in the
A £629,000 refurbishment of the maternity unit at Croydon University Hospital has led to bigger birthing centre rooms, a new pool on the labour ward and reclining chairs for partners of new mums, who can stay when their baby has been born. An increase
After a huge week of celebrating some important milestone achievements with his family, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey slumped right back down to earth with a poor performance at ISTAF IAAF World Challenge meeting yesterday in Berlin, Germany. The 25-year-old
Weybridge took their Surrey Championship Premier Division title challenge down to the final day by relegating Elmbridge neighbours East Molesey at the weekend. Skipper Joel Pope’s men secured a four wicket win at Graburn Way on Saturday as
Wimbledon's very own Wombles are set to make a comeback in a new animated TV series. The litter picking furry friends will once again be wombling free all over Wimbledon Common in a new 52 part series set to air on Channel 5 in autumn 2015.
Andrew Triggs Hodge has warned he will not be taking a backward step on the road to Olympic gold in Rio. Triggs Hodge and fellow Molesey Boat Club men Moe Sbihi and George Nash helped make British men’s eight rowing history in South Korea on Sunday
Teachers and ex-pupils are calling on former students of a Thames Ditton school to join in its 50th anniversary celebration day. St Paul’s Catholic Primary School will mark the occasion on Saturday, September 14, with a mass at 1pm and a school
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service has assured residents that there will be a "plan in place to keep the county safe" if strike action announced by the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) goes ahead. Firefighters have voted by almost four to one in favour
A father has published a series of children's books using a pigeon to highlight litter problems. Roger de Kassel, 51, of Balham, wants to use the books to teach children about moral and environmental issues. The independent author's own children
Epsom Council is taking action to block plans by the Government to allow office space to be turned into homes without planning permission, in a bid to protect the economic vitality of its town centre. Councillors are aiming to introduce measures
A man who carried out various internet scams worth more than £300,000 has been jailed for two-and-a-half years. Kayode Apata of Whitehorse Lane, Croydon, conned up to 30 victims, who paid money into his bank accounts over a two-year period
Government cuts to welfare are forcing hungry families into the arms of food banks, charity workers have said. Workers at food banks in Kingston have now “fed the 5,000” since opening in December 2011. More than 30 tonnes of emergency food
An undiagnosed heart complaint led to an apparently healthy 24-year-old man dying mysteriously in his sleep. Indian immigrant Nithin Anthony was found unconscious in bed in his flat in Brunswick Court, Sutton, at 2am on June 3. Paramedics performed
Families can join in two events celebrating the heritage of Walton and Cobham this month. The annual Cobham Heritage Day, organised by the Cobham Conservation and Heritage Trust, will return with old favourites plus some new events including Maypole
Two mothers found guilty of assaulting another mother outside of the gates of their child’s school have been sentenced. Keyleigh Gore, 25 and Sasha Fisher 21, who both live in Marsh Court on Pincott Road in Wimbledon, were hauled before magistrates
A brand new service aimed at helping members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community tackle housing issues launches this week. Sutton's new LGBT Forum has arranged for a drop-in session to take place at Age UK's base in Sutton's
Opening hours at two of Merton's libraries could be extended under plans put forward by the council. From January users of Donald Hope Library in Colliers Wood and West Barnes Library could benefit from extended opening hours on Fridays with plans
Wandsworth's Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has been nominated for a Health Service Journal (HSJ) Award. The CCG has been shortlisted for it's community wards initiative award, which aims to provide better home-based care and prevent hospital
A two-week safety campaign focusing on keeping young people and their possessions safe, has been launched in Croydon to coincide with the start of the new school year. The operation, that begins today, will see extra patrols by uniformed and plain-clothed
Children are the future, and the Polka Theatre is encouraging them to speak out about climate change and the world they will inherit. Co-produced by the Polka and Tonic Theatre, this show, designed for ages nine to 13 brings environmental science
The Wandsworth Civic Awards are open for nominations to shine a spotlight on unsung heroes nominated by residents. The awards celebrate people from the borough who have made a long-serving voluntary difference to the area including charity workers
"Where can I get an old bathtub I can fill with custard?" - that is a genuine question fielded by reception staff at Sutton Council. The odd enquiry has been revealed alongside a range of other unusual requests made to staff at reception front
