Sunday the 27th of October, there is a blustering breeze beginning in the Midlands and south of England. By early evening the once-harmless wind has evolved into a tempestuous storm with wind speeds of up to 80mphs. Many people around the country woke
There has been much controversy and gossip being tossed around the community of St Margaret’s since the chain Harris and Hoole opened a new branch on the high street back in September. With its warm colours and friendly atmosphere the chain, part -
An outraged blind woman has complained to the UK's biggest retailer after being asked to leave a shop because she had a guide dog. A manager from the newly opened Tesco store in Angel Hill, Sutton, has made a grovelling apology to Lian Brock, 43
Neighbours have expressed shock at the unexplained death of a 20-year-old woman in New Addington yesterday. Police arrested a 33-year-old man following the young woman's death, which officers are treating as suspicious, in Dunsfold Way early yesterday
Luxury cars are being stolen to order by criminal gangs, according to police. Seventeen cars were snatched from outside homes in Banstead, Epsom, Sutton, Wallington, Ashtead, Kingston, Merton and Croydon between October 13 and October 23 after
Construction work has began on the new US Embassy which is set to be the centrepiece of the Nine Elms development. A ground-breaking ceremony took place on the 4.9 acre site today in Nine Elms Lane, Wandsworth, this morning. The new 11-storey
The daughter of an elderly man who died after a fall at a Surbiton nursing home says staff should have called an ambulance for him. John Jones, 93, was staying at Southborough Nursing Home in Langley Avenue when he suffered a fractured
Two people have been charged with possession of a semi-automatic gun following a police raid on house in South Norwood. The pair were among a trio arrested after officers searched a property in Tennison Road on Monday afternoon. Jonothon Odokama
A whistleblower is calling on councillors to do more help Sutton Council's "disillusioned, demoralised" staff. The anonymous member of council staff has written two letters to councillors relating to alleged problems with bullying. Councillor
Body and spirit can come together over a glass of free wine at a book launch in The Ashley Centre. Surrey-based author and businesswoman Sarah Alexander will be on hand to explain how to unlock your spiritual intelligence and build a successful
Police are appealing for witnesses after a group of teenagers jumped on cars. In Abbotts Road, Cheam, on Saturday, 9 November at around 01:00hrs, a group of males damaged the bodywork of several parked cars. Two suspects both aged 16 have been
A man has appeared in court charged with historic sexual offences. William Ashton, of St Helens, Merseyside, appeared at Croydon Magistrates Court yesterday (November 12) accused of 14 counts of indecent assault between 1973 and 1988 and a rape
A new hotel and apartment complex at the site of Croydon College is set to become one of the tallest buildings in the borough. A 224-room "high-end" hotel, 161 flats, a restaurant and other leisure facilities form part of the planned 37-storey
Pressure on London’s accident and emergency (A&E) departments will grow to “unprecedented levels” should the weather deteriorate this winter, according to a new London Assembly report. The report, Risks to London A&E services this winter
Witnesses are being asked to come forward after a cyclist died yesterday following a collision with a bus. The collision happened near East Croydon station on Tuesday at around midday. Police, the London Ambulance Service and the London Fire
No one was seriously injured in the second crash on the A3 at Tolworth today. Paramedics were called at 4.12pm to the crash, just before Tolworth roundabout. A London Ambulance spokeswoman said no one was taken to hospital. Transport
I am writing in response Richard Smith’s letter: Why did Carshalton and Wallington MP Tom Brake vote to have unqualified teachers in schools? I want our children to be taught by good teachers, get taught a core body of knowledge, and get
A charity that has spent the last 25 years helping young people start their own business has won the top prize at last week's Wandsworth Business Awards. Business Launchpad, who won the Business of the Year award, offer free business advice
In relation to recent articles about the planned relocation of Croydon delivery office, I would like to reassure your readers that Royal Mail is committed to retaining a delivery operation in Croydon. As we first announced in December 2012, we
A mum fighting for justice for her disabled son has branded a Greek court "a disgrace" after it ruled they will have to wait at least another year for justice. More than five years on from the attack that left former Sutton United footballer Robbie
A crumbling swimming pool could finally be rebuilt as part of an £11m project. Morden Park Pool has long suffered from a number of problems forcing repeated closures for maintenance work. Problems have included ceiling tiles crashing
Stars of the Epsom Playhouse Christmas show for younger children ‘Santa Claus and the Christmas Adventure ‘will be taking part in the Christmas Parade through Epsom Town Centre on Thursday 21 November. The Spirit of Christmas', Epsom's Festive Lights
Leatherhead moved up two places to fourth in Ryman Division One South following a disappointing 0-0 draw against Burgess Hill on Tuesday. Manager Richard Brady signed Maidstone United U21 goalkeeper Will Godmon as cover for the unavailable Deren
Shocking figures revealed today show nearly 2,000 people have been either killed or seriously injured in accidents involving London buses in the last five years. 'Bus collisions and the need for transparency', a report written by Merton and Wandsworth
The first black man to hold a senior public office in London is to be commemorated with an English Heritage blue plaque. Almost 100 years to the day, on November 10, 1913, John Richard Archer was elected mayor of Battersea by his fellow councillors
Mime acts and fire performers will complete the stage line-up in Clarence Street for tomorrow's Christmas light switch-on The European stage will be hosting dazzling circus acts during the build up to the big switch-on on Thursday, November 14.
A motion calling on a council to withdraw its controversial legal appeal over the future of a historic estate will be debated in public tonight. Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) and a developer are appealing against a judge’s decision to quash
Burglars have smashed fruit machines and stolen an estimated £1,400 in cash during a pub break-in. The thieves smashed a window in the fire exit door and forced entry at the Woodman in Barnett Wood Lane, Ashtead, in the early hours of Friday
A council-owned hostel for the homeless is set to benefit from a half a million pound refurbishment. The nine-bed hostel in Wilton Road, Colliers Wood, was established in 1987 and is run by Merton Action for Single Homeless (MASH) and funded by
Police are investigating after a number of diesel barrels were discovered in what is believed to be a stolen car. Officers responded to a sighting of a possible stolen Nissain Prairie in Thames Ditton at about 11.43am today and chased the car until
A man was stabbed in the back on his way to the shops by a silent assailant. The 28-year-old was attacked in Washington Road, in the Cambridge Road estate, after three men – two with their faces covered – approached him. One of
By Paul Phillips Sutton & Epsom returned to winning ways in London Division One South with a 28-8 win over Beckenham at Rugby Lane. The first hour of the game was eminently forgettable, but the final quarter burst into life like a firework
A three-car crash on the A3 this morning caused delays for commuters. Police said no-one was injured in the crash, which blocked the outside southbound lane of the bypass, just north of the Tolworth junction. No arrests were made. The road
A dad arrested following the death of his daughter from head injuries has been rebailed until the new year. Ben Butler was arrested after his six-year-old daughter Ellie was found collapsed at their home in Westover Close on Sutton's Shanklin Estate
Family and friends of a motorcyclist killed in a collision involving a lorry, have paid tribute to a "funny man with an infectious laugh." Shawnn Swaby of Elliot Road, Thornton Heath, was on his way to work when he was knocked from his motorbike
My Father passed away in Wimbledon in 1980: John Donovan born in Glasgow, Scotland. He may have had a new family in Wimbledon; trying to find out if this possible. Anyone who knew him please post a message. Regards, Brian Donovan
Sutton United had goalkeeper Tom Lovelock to thank for salvaging a Skrill South point at Bath City last night. Mitchell Nelson, in his last game before starting a three-match ban, opened the scoring for United in the first half. The points
A multi-millionaire entrepreneur has been selected as the Conservative Party's next Parliamentary candidate in Croydon South. Chris Philp triumphed over three other hopefuls in a vote of local party members last night. The 37-year-old is
Elderly people are being warned of a snowballing scam epidemic with at least 29 reports in the last three weeks. Police managed to all but eradicate the so-called 'bank courier scam' in Sutton several years ago - but it has come back with
The official ground-breaking ceremony for the new US Embassy in Nine Elms is set to take place today. The ceremony commemorated the start of the construction process in anticipation of the Embassy's move from Grosvenor Square, near Hyde park in
A man has appeared in court charged with the rape and attempted murder of a pensioner in Chessington. Robert Richards, 22, appeared at Kingston Crown Court via videolink from Wandsworth prison for a hearing on Friday. He is accused of raping
Patients waited too long to be seen at Kingston Hospital accident and emergency in 17 weeks of the last year. The hospital reported on a government target which means 95 per cent of patients should be admitted, transferred, or discharged within
Friends and colleagues of a hospital radio boss and BBC studio manager who died in a fall on Snowdonia last month are to broadcast a special tribute show to him today. The show, which will be broadcast on Croydon Radio at 2pm will feature friends
Tributes have been paid to a former BBC political editor who died last week aged 85. John Cole, who lived in Claygate, died in his sleep at home on November 7 after a long illness. Mr Cole was born in Belfast and was the political editor at
Authorities are handing out 30,000 booklets to schoolchildren to offer help on bullying. In the first such initiative of its kind, Sutton Council and the police are targeting internet bullies and are hoping the leaflet will encourage more discussion
Christmas is coming and nothing sparks the festive season into action like turning on the Christmas lights. Tomorrow North End in Croydon will be lit up like a Christmas Tree as popular TV baddie Steve McFadden joins forces with the town’s mayor
A new café has opened in Coulsdon Memorial Garden as part of a parks improvement scheme. The Poppy Café, named after its memorial ground location, was officially opened on Saturday, ahead of Remembrance Day and will be run by Terri and Dawn Douglas
The life story of a soldier killed during one of the bloodiest battles of the First World War will be told in a special display at a pub yards from his family home. The story of Private Bertie Dinelli was unearthed by keen battlefield photographer
A campaigner calling for Tibet to be freed from military occupation has delivered a protest letter to the Holiday Inn in Sutton. Sutton woman Fiona Gooch delivered a letter to the Gibson Road hotel because the chain's owner, InterContinental
A former X Factor finalist with type one diabetes will be performing at a charity Christmas concert in aid of an eight-year-old New Malden schoolboy diagnosed with the same illness. Teenage pop singer Amelia Lily, who finished third in The X Factor
The five year plan for the regeneration of Croydon will be mapped out at one of the biggest events of Croydon Business Month. Among the delegates at the Develop Croydon Conference taking place at the Fairfield Halls is keynote speaker Kit Malthouse
The funeral of a man who died two years after a violent assault will take place today in Leatherhead. Mark Haley, who lived in Holmwood Avenue, Chessington, was attacked by neighbour Michael Broom outside Tesco in Hook Parade on August 21, 2011
Four people have been convicted for benefit fraud after a number of offences, including claiming benefits from Elmbridge Council they were not entitled to. David Watt, 50, from Esher, was handed a 12-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months
Pupils geared up for their Christmas fun run this week. Athletes from Stanley Park High School were joined the Manager of at-risk Home-Start Sutton for training ahead of their fund-raising fun run on December 15. The race will place in the
A charity is on the lookout for as many santas as possible to ditch their sleighs and run for fun next month. SeeAbility, based in East Street, Epsom, helps those who are blind or partially sighted and disabled to achieve their potential and enhance
A pledge to get 500 young people into apprenticeships this year has passed the halfway mark. Surrey County Council’s scheme to offer businesses a cash inventive to hire apprentices was launched by David Hodge, leader of the council, after a successful
A man and a woman have been charged after three properties in East Molesey were targeted by burglars last week. Two addresses in Wolsey Road and one in Palace Road, all within 250m of each other, were hit by burglars between 3am and 4am on Thursday
