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  • Cobham miss chance to go top as they lose to Chobham

    Former Harlequins lock Billy Davidson's Cobham came off second best as they crashed 15-10 at home to London Division One South leaders Chobham on Saturday. The Fairmile Lane club had gone into the game third in the table, knowing a bonus point

  • Richmond relief at first home win care of Kirby masterclass

    Richmond director of rugby Steve Hill was a happy man after watching his men claim a first home win of the season over Cinderford on Saturday. A second half James Greenwood hat-trick and added to tries from man of the match Rob Kirby, Sam Reynolds

  • Bees suffer more home misery

    Brentford slumped to a second consecutive home defeat, losing 1-0 to Rotherham United at Griffin Park on Saturday. The visitors took an early lead via a set piece and defended diligently to deny the home side many chances as the Bees looked devoid

  • Ice rink returns to Hampton Court Palace

    It is almost that time of year again - to dig out the hats, scarves and gloves, get your skates on and try your best to stay upright on the ice. Whether you are with a group of friends, on a family outing or just want to show off your grace on

  • Weybridge golfer Barthram harbours Major dreams

    Weybridge teenager Sam Barthram is not thinking small when it comes to his future in golf.   The 14-year-old first picked up a golf club aged just three years old, and now, 11 years later, is playing off a 4.5 handicap and is the new Surrey U14

  • New sweet treat for Epsom goes into production

    A brand new sweet treat will soon be coming to Epsom. Eight-year-old Molly Chartres has been crowned the winner of the Hatty’s sweet shop competition to design an original new sweet for the borough. The youngster’s idea is now with manufacturers

  • Mitcham Tesco agrees to not sell super strength booze

    A Tesco store has agreed to not sell super strength ales, lagers or cider containing alcohol content above 5.5 per cent. The new supermarket, in Stretham Road, Mitcham, made the agreement in a bid to gain a licence from Merton Council to sell alcohol

  • TV presenter gives old Tooting school thumbs up

    TV presenter Ortis Deley visited his former school to open refurbished science labs. Mr Deley returned to Ernest Bevin College, in Beechcroft Road, Tooting, on Friday and encouraged students to take up science. The Gadget Show host left the

  • Bands to 'Oxjam' at free charity gig

    Don't miss a trio of bands playing everything from wild rock, blues, punk and indie who will be entertaining the crowds at a free charity gig. Local cover bands Feature Creep, Front to Back and Broken Switch will be performing at an event to raise

  • School children take part in new citizen scheme

    Hundreds of school children are taking part in a new citizen scheme being organised by Croydon police. The Junior Citizen scheme started on Monday September 30 and runs until October 11. Year five and six pupils will take part in a number of

  • Wimbledon Police launch Christmas hamper campaign

    Merton police are set to deliver Christmas hampers to the poorest families and individuals in the borough. The project which will help 500 of the most needy in the borough, comes after the police met with Doxa Deo Church to see if  they can

  • Noel Coward's comedy makes a raucous return

    Mad dogs, Englishmen, and everyone else are invited to Thames Ditton’s Vera Fletcher Hall this month where the humour of Noel Coward is being celebrated. Gordon Peters, an entertainer and actor who has appeared in shows such as Little Britain and

  • Lunching ladies pay more than lip-service

    Ladies from across the borough were joined by some special guests at a lunch for the mayor’s charity for the year. Mary Bennison, mayoress of Elmbridge, hosted the annual ladies luncheon at Woodlands Park Hotel to support Riding for the Disabled

  • Students thank firefighters for putting out school fire

    Grateful students visited Epsom fire station to pay thanks to the firefighters who put out a blaze at their school this summer. Ewell Castle Junior School pupils who are based in Glyn House, opposite the school's castle building in Church Street

  • Secret Curmudgeon: 10 reasons why I hate this island

    So the Daily Mail has branded Ed Miliband’s father “the man who hated England”. Blimey, join the club! Here are 10 good reasons to hate this island of ours: 1. The climate. Goes without saying. So damp you have to wear arm bands walking

  • Author returns to Zimbabwe for new novel

    An author reflects on her own childhood in a mining village in Zimbabwe as inspiration for her new book. Spiwe Nancy Mahachi-Harper has returned to her native country for her new novel Footprints in The Mists of Time. The Shirley-based novelist's