A pensioner has been raped in Chessington. Police were called at 6.35am today to reports of a burglary and rape at a residential property in the Chessington area. A police spokesman said this evening: "The victim was a woman in her 70s.
Crystal Palace co-chairman Steve Parish has revealed that he spent days trying to convince Ian Holloway he was the man to take the Eagles forward. However, following a run on one Premier League win in eight games, Holloway told Parish “I can’t
Ian Holloway admitted that the team spirit within Selhurst Park had gone, leaving him no option but to step down. At half-time in the Premier League defeat to Fulham, Holloway tried to rally his troops to turn the result around, but the fact it
A depleted Tanners squad returned to Ryman Division One South league action on Tuesday evening with a disappointing 1-0 defeat against Hythe Town. Leatherhead travelled down the M20 without a number of their key players. Defender Liam Pestle
Residents have demanded action after a heavy downpour almost flooded their homes. The water flooded right up to people’s doorsteps in Carshalton Grove near Westmead Road, Sutton, following a sudden downpour on Sunday afternoon. The floods affected
Crystal Palace's former boss Ian Holloway said he is paying the price for making too many changes by walking away from Selhurst Park by mutual consent. After one win in eight games, culminating in Monday night's 4-1 defeat to Fulham, Holloway hinted
A devout Christian is claiming she was illegally forced out of her job after refusing to work on Sundays. Former Merton care worker Celestina Mba has taken her case to the Court of Appeal after an employment tribunal ruled in Merton Council&rsquo
A youth worker and reformed armed robber found guilty of a vicious attack on his ex-girlfriend has escaped jail. Luke Sewell of Lower Coombe Road, South Croydon, punched and kicked the 20-year-old in a sustained assault in the early hours of March
A former-brothel-madam-turned-robber who was involved in a violent raid on a family home has been jailed for seven years. Maxine Soper, of Benhill Avenue, Sutton, was one of a four person gang that raided a house in Kent demanding drugs and money
By James Barrett Carshalton Athletic interim Ian Hazel praised his team’s desire to “never give up” as they progressed to the second round of the Surrey Senior Cup on last night. The Robins eventually hit four without reply against a resilient
Five luxury cars have been stolen outside homes across Wallington and Banstead. Police believe the homes were targeted for keys to vehicles parked outside during three burglaries in the early hours of the morning, between October 14 and 21.
What do a night in a Cypriot hotel, a hedgehog and a box of Ferrero Rocher have in common? They were all presents given to councillors and council staff. Ahead of tonight's Standards Commitee meeting, elected members and council officials declared
A surgeon has denied sexually assaulting a distressed patient in her car and said he only got in to comfort her verbally. Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Puthur Damodaran, 41, stands accused of sexually assaulting a young woman in her car in Leatherhead
Police have issued an appeal for a missing Esher man who has not been seen in a week. Danny Tollworthy, 42, has medical issues and was last seen between 3pm and 4pm on October 16 in Hinchley Wood. A friend of Mr Tollworthy’s saw him cycling
Eleven year old MOLLY CHARTRES, winner of Hatty’s Sweet Shop competition to design a brand new Epsom sweet was the very special guest in The Ashley Centre this week when she was the first to see and sample her successful confectionery. Hatty
Jose Mourinho was thrilled to see Fernando Torres repay his faith as the striker netted twice in a 3-0 Champions League victory at Schalke which took Chelsea top of Group E.Torres was preferred to Samuel Eto'o to make his 100th Chelsea start and netted
A woman who committed a series of doorstep frauds in which she asked for cab money to visit a sick family member, has been jailed for 36 weeks. Sherene Simmons of Dalmally Road, Croydon, pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud by false representation
Merton Council still has investments of nearly £5m in tobacco companies to fund its pensions despite spending £164,000 on NHS stop smoking services. In April this year the council came under fire after it was revealed it held just over £5m invested
Rosslyn Park back row Hugo Ellis has revealed that life under coach Alex Codling is an intense affair – but the rewards are there for all to see. Ellis set up one of three Park tries in Park’s 21-8 win at Blackheath on Saturday, lifting them to
Business owners can claim compensation for loss of profit from sewer repairs in Surbiton, the leader of Kingston Council has said. Councillor Liz Green announced the news on Twitter, and said Thames Water had confirmed the information.
Drivers travelling through Kew can expect delays after two lorries crashed into each other this morning. Kew Bridge is partially blocked in both directions as a result of the accident in Kew Bridge Road shortly after 10am. The London Ambulance
Kingston has recorded the lowest crime figures in London, according to new stats released by the Metropolitan Police today. The borough had 9,593 recorded incidents in the 12 months up to September this year, including 2,073 violent assaults, 1,265
A self-styled gang "general" could be back on the streets of Croydon within months after a Home Office bid to deport him stalled. A High Court judge this week ruled it would be illegal to detain Joland Giwa, 24, a prominent member of the Don't
An angler's premonition he would catch a big fish came true when he hauled in a world record carp on a holiday to Thailand. Carshalton man Keith Williams visited Gillhams Fishing Resorts in Krabi with his friends and family to celebrate his 56th
Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry will help design the next stage of the Battersea Power Station development. It will be the first building in London designed by the architect, whose previous projects include the Guggenheim Museum, Walt Disney
Kingstonian boss Alan Dowson has moved to strengthen his back four by signing Carshalton Athletic defender Bruce Hogg. The former Chipstead man leaves Colston Avenue in the wake of boss Tommy Williams' recent exit from the Ryman Premier League
Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea was left counting the cost of Sunday's Heineken Cup defeat at Clermont Auvergne after discovering hooker Rob Buchanan is set to be sidelined for three months. The 22-year-old was forced out of the 23-16
A one-year-old dog appears to have been dumped by her owner at a grooming salon. The West Highland White terrier called Milly was taken to Mishko and Shampoo pet groomers in Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon, on Friday morning, but despite enquiring
Tributes have been paid to a hospital radio DJ who died after falling from a cliff while walking on Snowdonia. David March from Thornton Heath fell up to 330ft (100m) from above Devil's Kitchen in the Ogwen Valley at about 6pm on October 12
Boss Uwe Rosler has got behind misfiring striker Will Grigg pledging to get the former Walsall hotshot through his Brentford barren spell. The 22-year-old started Tuesday night's 2-1 win at Bristol City, but was replaced by substitute Marcello
A con man who posed as an undercover immigration officer to blackmail international students in Croydon and Wandsworth out of thousands of pounds has been jailed. Raja Shazad of no fixed abode, was jailed for two years after pleading guilty to
An abandoned flat in Roundshaw was flooded in mysterious circumstances this morning. Firefighters were called to the first-floor flat in Spartan Close after water started leaking through the floor into the flat below at shortly before 6am.
A man believed to be in his 50's was rescued from a fire. Fire crews pulled the man from the blaze which started in the kitchen of maisonette in Wallis Close, Battersea, at 7.10am this morning. They were called to the scene by an elderly
Sam Cooke famously sang “A change is gonna come” and for Crystal Palace it seems that a change is almost inevitable after a 1-4 hammering at home to fellow Premier League strugglers Fulham. It’s time to change. Ian Holloway has been a relatively
Faulty train signals in New Malden are causing serious delays for commuters this morning. Hundreds of people were stuck on platforms at Surbiton station, with passengers venting their anger at South West Trains on Twitter. Louisa Harris asked
AFC Wimbledon boss Neal Ardley slammed his charges for dreadful defensive lapses that allowed Hartlepool to take all three points from a 3-1 League Two win. The Dons were behind at half-time on Tuesday night, but Harry Pell's penalty in the 66th
The 2013 London Film Festival closed on Sunday with the first world screening of Disney’s ‘Saving Mr Banks’. I was lucky enough to attend the London press conference and report on the making of the making of ‘Saving Mr Banks’, Tom Hanks who was as
Steve Waters is a playwright whose works include The Contingency Plan and World Music. His play Why Can't We Live Together is being performed at Theatre 503, as part of the Hotbed Festival Double Bill, which is offering audiences a glimpse
A war hero who sank a German submarine and saved the lives of his own stricken ship's crew is to be honoured in a new public memorial. Vice-Admiral Gordon Campbell, from Croydon, was commander of the HMS Farnborough when he tricked and then opened
Croydon’s Jimi Manuwa may speak eloquently and precisely when interviewed, but put him in a cage and he is not a man to be messed with. The light-heavyweight fighter from Croydon has fought 13 mixed martial arts (MMA) and Ultimate Fighting Championship
The high street is a well renowned, established and prominent aspect of the British retailing and marketing industry. It’s extremely significant role in the industry began during the 1870s; it has now evolved to cater for the modern era of the 21st
A football club has taken a step closer to installing a controversial 'plastic pitch' after the council agreed to let it alter its lease - against its neighbours' wishes. Sutton Council has agreed to vary the conditions of Carshalton Athletic's
The contractor hired to run Croydon's libraries has been bought out by another firm just weeks after taking control. John Laing Integrated Services (JLIS), which began an eight-year contract to run the borough's 13 libraries three weeks ago, was
A distraught dog owner has spoken of how a pair of ‘lethal’ dogs savaged her beloved Westie on Monday. Pensioner Janet Gay, from Burgh Heath Road, said two "greyhound-type" dogs attacked her pet Robbie on a bridleway in Epsom at 4.30pm. Mrs
People with disabilities will find it difficult to negotiate the new-look Tolworth Broadway, a campaigner has said. Consultant Adam Lotun, of Knollmead, who uses a wheelchair, took the Surrey Comet on a tour of the new Greenway, to point out problems
Kingstonian boss Alan Dowson will resist making sweeping changes to his squad having received the backing of the Kingsmeadow board. The manager, who met with club directors on Monday, is set to add two new faces to his roster this week and is
Ambulances have been diverted away from St Helier Hospital's A&E four times since 2012 because it is so busy, but health bosses still want to close it. A Freedom of Information request revealed that twice, in March and November in 2012, ambulances
A stray dog rescued from Corfu by Zac Goldsmith's mother was castrated after a grass seed became lodged near his private parts. Timmy the dog, who was rescued by charity Corfu Animal Rescue Establishment (CARE), had an unexpected and painful start
Mental health patients are being turned away from hospital after South West London and St George's NHS Mental Health Trust (SWLSTG) removed more than 150 beds in the past two years. Data revealed in a joint investigation by Community Care magazine
More Claygate Primary School children could be sent to a high school outside Elmbridge next year after parents were told the admission forecast was bleak. The Foley Road school's governors met with Surrey County Council last week to discuss
A council-backed scheme is promising to help residents find cheaper deals for their gas and electric. Residents have until November 19 to register for Merton Council’s latest Big London Energy Switch auction which will see larger groups of residents
Plans to turn a defunct pub into a Tesco Express look set to go-ahead after planning permission was granted for the construction of a canopy. Councillors approved plans last week to build a canopy over a service yard as part of the planned conversion
Supporters who fought to save a village pharmacy gathered together this month to celebrate its opening after a long battle. Owner Abdool Kureeman invited 30 residents, councillors, campaigners and an MP to celebrate their victory at Buckley Pharmacy
The Bishop of Guildford is completing a pilgrimage by foot, steamboat and car to say farewell to the "busy and talented" diocese he has served for nine years. Bishop Christopher, 68, retires next month, and is spending five days travelling around
A main road into Weybridge that serves more than 22,000 vehicles each day has had its speed limit reduced after a two-year campaign. The A317 from the Chertsey Roundabout into Weybridge town centre had new speed signs unveiled last week, bringing
The winning photographs that will feature in a charity calendar were unveiled last week. Fourteen images have been selected following the Croydon Culture Click competition led by Mayor of Croydon Councillor Yvette Hopley and Croydon Commitment.
A pioneering new eco system harnessing the energy of the Thames to heat 137 new homes and a hotel in Kingston is officially up and running. Kingston and Surbiton MP Edward Davey was the special guest at the launch of the groundbreaking new system
Pyjama Drama, a drama and play business run by 23-year-old West Molesey resident Phylly Jones, celebrated its second birthday. The class baked an imaginary cake, blew out some mummy-sized human candles, enjoyed cupcakes and took away balloons after
School pupils' baked treats sold like hot cakes to make hundreds of pounds for charity in just half an hour. Children at Royal Russell School's Reade House made a sweet £226 with their 30-minute cake as part of the World's Biggest Coffee Morning
Hot air balloons, owls and bouncy castles all made this year's Eid family fun day a rip-roaring success. The annual event to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha, the end of the Hajj or pilgrimage to Mecca, took place this year at Richmond College in Twickenham
Budding young bakers took part in a school’s annual cake making challenge. Children at Collis Primary School in Teddington competed in the school’s third annual bake off on Friday, October 18, for the title of champion baker. Of
