What is November for us? Another month? A month till Christmas or is it 2 months before a new year is about to start? Truthfully, November is like Christmas Eve or New Year Eve because that is when we’re getting ourselves so busy with preparations
“A musical rollercoaster showcasing Whitgift School at its best”, was just one description of Whitgift School’s annual, much anticipated ‘Autumn Collection’ concert on Thursday 21st November2013. The concert, which featured the prominent ensembles
A collision In Croydon near the Cherry Orchard road junction involving a 410 bus and a cyclist resulted in the 11 cyclist to die on London roads this year. The Collision occurred around 12:00am on the 12th of November. The cyclist in question was
2013 is the United Nations’ international year of water cooperation. For this reason, Cool it Schools decided to run their first film competition with the theme: ‘Hot Water’. As an organisation promoting eco-friendly, creative activities for children
Lest We Forget (to do better next time!) Parades, organised marches, wreath-laying ceremonies in memorial parks: locally, Remembrance events this year have been on top form. However, the town of Reigate seemed pretty quiet
Cheam High School is situated on Chatsworth Road in Cheam. It has been rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted. Cheam High Sixth Form offers great courses and excellent grades. This will be the path many year 11 students take next year especially those who already
At exactly 7:50pm on Saturday, 23rd of November 2013, the 50th anniversary Doctor who special, The Day of the Doctor hit cinemas and TVs worldwide. I, being one of the lucky few who managed to get tickets to watch this premiere in 3d (at the Kingston
Ho ho ho – get your coats on and your coins ready: St Agatha’s School Christmas fair is back with a bang! In an exciting twist, the school will be hosting a live nativity themed petting zoo. So while you spend money on those last minute Christmas
For many years, foxes have been depicted as the ‘urban nuisance’. The four-legged creatures are often accused for ripping up rubbish bags and damaging private property. In a recent article, it was brought up that foxes may be responsible for
Has technology gone too far? What happened to the friendly face and someone to talk to? The decision to shut all the tube ticket offices by 2015 has caused uproar in London. It’s not enough to say because the majority of people using the stations
Has technology gone too far? What happened to the friendly face and someone to talk to? The decision to shut all the tube ticket offices by 2015 has caused uproar in London. It’s not enough to say because the majority of people using the stations
Our world is steadily hurtling towards the horribly idealistic tech-filled world that is so common portrayed in dystopian futures. Why? Because we are becoming utterly dependent on technology, especially computers. Would you be able to do anything
In the early hours of Thursday the 21st of November, hard-core Hunger Games fans were excited with the long anticipated release of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. The second film based on the bestseller young adult novels comes a year and a
As the Christmas period dawns up us, it is the perfect time to spend quality time with our families and friends. From the lights, to the presents, to the all round cheerful mood, Christmas is the perfect time to go to your local theatre and watch a
After an interview with Mr D Swann (General Catering Manager at Tiffin school, Kingston) It became apparent that the healthy catering problem does not lie in the available food, but the children’s attitude toward eating. Mr Swann estimated that ‘without
Situated in the heart of Ealing Broadway just overlooking the peaceful and calm haven green is a new… fast food joint? Substop. Unfamiliar to most, people stare as they walk by but a few dare to venture into this unknown territory. Selling everything
When Peter Forsdick from Twickenham was walking home, after a disappointing result for England against New Zealand, he did not expect to end the night in the back of ambulance with a large cut bisecting the front of his head. After watching
At the beacon School, the goal is to 'Aim high', 'Achieve together' and lead the way. The focus is on your future and how you can reach your life goals. Education is key to success and studying is key to education. But what happens when it all gets
Worcester Park station is midway through a makeover to introduce a new footbridge and lift, in the aim to make the station eligible for a new initiative set out by Transport for London. The revamp went full steam ahead in late July, with the end
The First World War took place between 1914 and 1918 between Allied Troops and the Axis Powers. After four hard-fought years the Allies were able to overcome the Axis. My article this month is on one soldier who fought for Great Britain during the
Every day of the school holidays I find it virtually impossible to be able to sleep in later than 8:00 am. Why is this? Because of the bangs and crashes that start far too early in the morning of the cranes that are tearing down the old house behind
You have to question the sanity of those behind the latest coffee shop to have opened in Esher High Street - Giro. Situated opposite the well established Costa Coffee - along with the relatively newly opened Daylesford in Esher High street, Giro is
The Autumn Challenge is one of the programs carried out by the challenge network, which is part of the NCS (National citizen service). This autumn challenge is an intensive program carried out for 16-17 year olds (in year 11-12) for a few weeks. It
The opening of the restaurant ‘Cleaver’ in Cobham has sparked agitated discussion around the Surrey town. Its success is due to spawn new branches of this popular eatery across the county, with the next opening due in Leatherhead. It certainly looks
St. Philomena’s Gala Concert took place on 21st November 2013. Mrs. A Waite, Head of Music at the school organised and directed most of the event, along with fellow music teachers and peripatetic staff. The performers were at all levels of musical
We take colour for granted. If you look around the room right now, I can guarantee that every colour of the rainbow is present somewhere. A red pen. A green scarf. A blue vase. These are all the things we do not take into consideration
Community. A particular area or place considered together with its inhabitants. But what does it mean to truly feel safe in the place you consider ‘home’? Social security isn’t simply something that comes naturally to modern day society, and yet how
Recently a local pensioner was the victim of a phone scam, in which someone tried to steal her credit card details. The criminal told the vulnerable pensioner that her credit card details had been stolen and that she needed to return her card
It’s that time of year again; the days are getting darker and our streets are getting brighter, covered with dazzling lights and the air is filled with Christmas spirit. Yes, Christmas is slowly creeping up on us and the community of New Addington
Throughout history perceptions have existed that men are superior to women, especially when it comes to sport. In many countries, religion or cultural beliefs make the development of female athletes very difficult. However in Britain we pride ourselves
For many teachers and teaching assistants, it seems as though the government is against them: low pay, small pensions and little communication. Speaking to a teaching assistant at a local Upper Norwood school, she truly explained the extent of the
Ashley Crosthwaite has been volunteering for the majority of his life and has just returned from his latest annual trip to Africa. Mr Crosthwaite has been volunteering since the late 1990s and has helped in countries everywhere including: Russia
Another four teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 15-year-old boy was stabbed in Ewell. The arrests came following the execution of five warrants in Chessington this morning as part of the Operation Severn investigation
Glenthorne High school raises over £350 for the victims of typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines Staff and Pupils at Glenthorne High School, Sutton, were even more busy than usual during the week of the 18th November; they successfully raised £345.67
Thousands of years ago, in a little village in India, a prince returned to his kingdom after years of being exiled to the forest and was welcomed with a path dotted with little candles. Now, decades later, here I am, celebrating Diwali, the festival
On Saturday the 16th of November Warlingham were powering on their annual Christmas lights. But this year the Warlingham Christmas Lights Committee really went all out to give the community a festivity better than any year before. The non-profit
A 15-year-old boy has gone missing from Carshalton and police are concerned for him. Callum English, who also goes by the surname Crafton, is believed to be somewhere in Sutton and may have his mobile phone with him - police are keen to speak to
Christmas has officially arrived in Merton. Raynes Park's Christmas lights were switched by the Mayor of Merton, Councillor Krystal Miller, yesterday. Dozens gathered outside the station to join in the festivities which included music and carols
A gorilla voiced by Brian Blessed is the star of the show in this year's Rose Theatre Christmas production, which opens tonight. The Snow Gorilla is the story of orphan Sunny, the magical Circus Marigny and the Mighty Gor - who speaks in tones
A food store due to celebrate its official opening tomorrow was raided for alcohol yesterday. The newly-opened Budgens store, on Walton Street, in Walton-on-the-Hill, Tadworth, was targeted between 11pm and 11.30pm and an amount of alcohol was
Chelsea’s yo-yoing form is enough to give Jekyll and Hyde a bad name. After a majestic, fluent display at Upton Park last weekend, the Blues travelled to Switzerland in midweek… and simply failed to generate any shred of excitement. Without
Firefighters are currently tackling a fire at a house in Oxshott. Crews from Esher and Leatherhead fire stations were called to the blaze in Prince's Drive at 1.15pm this afternoon. The fire broke out in the roof space of the three-storey house
As the autumn draws to a close, so does the IncrEdibles and Rose Tea Party at Kew Gardens! This autumn, Kew was blessed with the beautiful array of colour and curious events throughout the gardens, one of the main displays was the larger than life
Some restaurants want to be all things to all people. Welcoming but exclusive, cavernous but intimate, classic but innovative, broad in their offerings but still specialists. It’s a format that works for a select few when mastered. But for
For many years, foxes have been depicted as the ‘urban nuisance’. The four-legged creatures are often accused for ripping up rubbish bags and damaging private property. In a recent article, it was brought up that foxes may be responsible for chewing
Whilst many of us have been wondering where the past year has gone as we prepare for yet another Christmas, Wimbledon have been organising an event to get all the locals in that warm glowing mood and spirit once more. This coming Sunday 1st
On the 16th November I had the privilege of attending the final match of the Autumn rugby internationals at Twickenham stadium. As a local resident, local enough to hear the national anthem from my bedroom, I am a rugby fan who is well aware of both
Bees skipper Tony Craig is not getting carried away with his side’s eight match unbeaten run. Brentford, currently fourth in the League One table, travel to Notts County on Saturday looking for an eighth win in nine games. “We’re on
Two illegal workers have been arrested in a raid on a pizza takeaway shop, which could face up to £20,000 in fines. Home Office immigration enforcement officers raided Papa John’s in Banstead High Street on Wednesday, at 2.35pm.
A young mum wept as she recalled how three masked men burst into her bedroom as she slept and hacked the father of her child to death with an axe and a sword. Kareena Modashia, of Woodside, was three months pregnant when her boyfriend Danny Gough
Two boys avoided being robbed when they showed their would-be attacker they only had a few pence and two broken phones between them. The 15-year-olds were in Mellows Park, Wallington, when they were approached by someone demanding their mobile
It’s that time of year again, when children are at their best behaviour, writing their letters to Santa. Yes, it’s Christmas, and it seems the entire country is getting ready for the festive season, as the streets of London turn on their Christmas
A stock car racer is recovering from a broken back, pelvis and ribs after a horrific crash at Wimbledon Stadium on Sunday. Peter Scott Jnr, from Romford, was taking part in the first race of the V8 formula series at the Stock Car Supreme Championship
A 46-year-old man has been charged with attempting to rob a bank in Coulsdon with a fake gun on Wednesday. Andrew Fernandez, of no fixed abode, is accused of plotting a raid on Lloyds Banks in Brighton Road at around 2.50pm on November 27.
Croydon Council has appointed a new executive director to lead the borough through its £3bn regeneration. Jo Negrini has previously worked at Lambeth Council and will take up her new position as executive director of development and environment
A woman has been found guilty of assaulting a detective at Kingston Crown Court. Sahira Yakub, 51, had denied assaulting Detective Constable Scott at the court on October 16 last year. But after a trial at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday
Director of rugby Conor O’Shea fears missing out on a bonus point on Saturday may cost his side dear this term. Tries from Nick Easter, Danny Care and Luke Wallace gave Harlequins a 27-19 triumph over Gloucester at the Stoop on Saturday, to
Bogus builders tricked an 80-year-old woman out of almost £200 and even drove her to the bank to collect the cash. The fraudsters called at the woman's home in Elgin Road, Sutton, and said her chimney needed repairing at around 11.30am
Do you recognise any of the names on this war memorial that has mysteriously appeared in Belmont? The large bronze plaque, which is dedicated 'to those who lost who lost their lives in the great war' and has a list of 11 names, appeared at the
Independent business owners are set to get a boost by taking inspiration from their American counterparts. Small Business Saturday is held in the States on the first Saturday after Thanksgiving since 2010 and is an initiative which aims to encourage
Croydon's unsung heroes were honoured at an awards ceremony last night to recognise the borough's true champions. About 150 people attended the Croydon Guardian's Croydon Champions awards ceremony at the Croydon Hilton hotel. The awards, in
The first Christmas lights in Wandsworth were switched on by ITV weather presenter Lucy Verasamy and MP Jane Ellison. Crowds of people showed up to watch the Christmas light ceremony take place in Northcote Road, Battersea, last night.
Actor Lewis Collins best known for his portrayal of tough guy Bodie in the popular ITV series The Professionals died at the age of 67 following a five year battle with cancer. Collins was born in Cheshire and started his early working as an apprentice
A Croydon teenager is to appear in court today after a man was stabbed in a busy high street on Wednesday. The 16-year-old, from Thornton Heath, has been charged with wounding with intent, possession of a pointed article in public and possession
In-form London Scottish winger Miles Mantella has warned the exiles are not fourth in the table by accident, writes Andy Weston. The former Harlequins player scored his eighth try of the season as Scottish secured a 36-10 bonus point win over
An equipment fault is causing delays to trains travelling between East Croydon and London Bridge. Network Rail said the delays of up to 15 minutes will continue until about midday. The problem is being caused by an issue with line side equipment
The zebra crossing outside Kingston Hospital where the Surrey Comet's June Sampson was hit was dangerous and poorly lit, a resident has claimed. Kati Nezami said he had been meaning to write to Kingston Council about the crossing, before Tuesday
The Belfry was ablaze with dance and music on Saturday as two performing arts groups took the stage. One group was top hat stage school a school for children love to dance, it performed a plethora of dances to famous songs such as Katy Perry’s
Director of rugby Zoran Higgins hailed his side’s survival instincts after Hampton School reached the sixth round of the Natwest Cup on Wednesday. Hampton had a try from Alfie Battle – converted by captain Akira Takenaka – to thank for a 7-
The man who pulled the plug on an award-winning healthcare service has defended the "phenomenally difficult" decision. Miles Freeman, chief officer of Surrey Downs Clinical Commissioning Group (SDCCG), decided not to renew the contract of the Epsom
'All night long, all night,' sang Lionel and soon that could be the case for party-goers in Wandsworth. Wandsworth Council is reviewing its late night licensing policy which currently means venues must shut up shop at midnight during the
Hampton & Richmond Borough joint boss Paul Barry was snubbed last night as a deal to bring former Conference Premier goal-getter Moses Ashikodi to the club fell through. The one-time Millwall and West Ham striker had seemed set to arrive
Alan McCormack has paid tribute to former boss Paulo Di Canio for his rise to prominence in Brentford’s watertight back four. The 29-year-old Irishman has helped the Bees to five clean sheets in their past eight games, as his team have climbed
A Walt Disney animator who has worked on Cars, Mulan and Tarzan is to lend his skills to a first-time author’s African-themed children’s book. How Lion Became King of Tinga Tinga Land is a book based on a show at the Rose Theatre about a wise old
The mother of a former BNP election candidate has denied he posted racist and homophobic messages on Twitter. A friend claimed David Child, who received 23 votes in the 2012 Grove byelection, was the victim of a “hate campaign by lefties”.
Sensational six-piece jazz outfit Harry Collier & Friends are coming to the Half Moon. Having sold more than 250,000 records with his previous band Kubb, vocalist Harry Collier, spoke to Meg Kiseleva ahead of the gig. Meg Kiseleva: What
DJ and poet James Massiah has met and been congratulated by the Queen for his Young Poet Laureate nomination at Buckingham Palace. Six nominees went to the Palace on Tuesday November 19 for champagne and canapes, before receiving a "nod of recognition
A Shirley sailor has been honoured by HRH the Princess Royal, who presented him with the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Lifetime Commitment Award. Robert Goldsmith received the award for his work with Sevenoaks-based Chipstead SC and the Heron
The horrors of Typhoon Haiyan have rippled across the world and been felt keenly among Epsom's large Filipino community. Families and schools have risen to the challenge and are collecting money, clothes and even children's shoes for the relief
A green revolution has transformed Croydon from being one of the worst boroughs for recycling to among the best in London, according to Government statistics. Figures published this week by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Funnyman Tim Vine is to switch on Cheam's Christmas lights - but only after he's explained why the village is the centre of the universe. Vine, who lives in Cheam, is to be the guest of honour as the Christmas lights are switched on this week.
Little woolly sheep will be dotted around shops in New Malden for the festive season. Following the success of the sheep trail last year, New Malden Methodist Church will put the cute knitted animals on displayed in different locations with name
A man who stole a bag of meat, hair wax and an electrical shaver has been sent to prison for four months. Nathan Young, 28, of Acacia Avenue, Shepperton,. stole the items from retailers in Walton and Shepperton on two separate dates. Young
New play Mucky Kid, debuting at Theatre503 this November, explores topics of child crime and protection of children. The story unfolds around a young woman called Mae, who broke from prison where she has been from the age of 10, having become a
A civil engineer who has volunteered in the scout movement for more than 40 years has been nominated for a Merton Civic award. David Bixsby, from Merton Park, has been a volunteer for the scout movement since 1968 when he became an assistant cub
A cast of over 50 Oasis Academy Coulsdon students are performing in the school's production of 'Schools Will Rock You.' Featuring the iconic songs of Queen, the story is set in the 23rd century. Earth has been renamed Planet Mall because everything
Volunteers are wanted to come and get down and dirty in a park. Sutton Council's biodiversity team has organised a day of work to improve wildlife habitats in North Cheam's Fairlands Park. The team needs help to plant saplings and shrubs
It was arts and crafts and face painting galore at Grovelands School as Elmbridge Council took over for a special event. People young and old came together for the Let’s Talk Elmbridge event held at the Walton school on Tuesday, November 19.
Grabbing their most colourful umbrellas, youngsters at Claremont Fan Court Pre-Preparatory and Nursery School took part in parade to raise money for the Philippines typhoon relief appeal. Parents gathered outside the classrooms as the children
A grant from the Royal Navy has enabled one of the oldest Sea Scout groups in Surrey to buy new equipment. The 1st Molesey Jaguar Sea Scouts, one of 103 groups officially recognised by the Navy, used the grant to upgrade its safety boat and purchase
If bullying to you is just stealing a kid’s lunch money, flushing his head down a toilet or texting death threats, then keep reading. You too, like so many of us, have been deceived by stereotypes that do exist, but that overshadow the other forms
Honda’s perennial family car, the Accord, has been a familiar sight on UK roads since 1976. Now in its latest eighth incarnation, this latest Tourer version looks sleeker than ever. A sweeping profile and raked roofline, deep front spoiler, chrome
Recently, in a frantic pursuit to please my friends, I promised them I would train myself to enjoy, or at least force myself to watch, horror films. Unfortunately for those like me, the terrifying genre is constantly growing in popularity, especially
Mazda’s compact supermini appeared on the scene in 2008. Cosmetic changes for the revised 2012 model include a refreshed face with five corner grille, and big fog lights. The same stylishly sculpted sides and rear-end remain, giving the Mazda2 a taught
Like any self-respecting mainstream manufacturer, Peugeot has jumped on the small compact SUV crossover club. The new 2008 joins established members - Nissan Juke and Skoda Yeti - along with new entrants: Renault Captur and Vauxhall Mokka. The
