Let me get this fact out of the way... 30 Seconds to Mars are my life. To say I’ve like them for three years would be an understatement... I’ve been obsessed. After endless hours of listening to their albums and watching countless interviews and concerts
Each year, over the six week Christmas period, millions of Brits gather to Hyde Park to visit the famous 'Winter Wonderland', it's great for all ages and there is so much to entertain you. The park is open from 10am until 10pm from 22nd November
A murder investigation has been launched after a woman was found dead in Richmond. Officers found the woman’s body at an address in Lower Mortlake Road, at 2pm on Saturday, November 30, after concerns were raised over the welfare of a resident.
Lasting for 48 days and ending on Christmas Eve, the white marquees of Ealing Broadway’s Christmas Market provide the growing hoards of Christmas shoppers with alternative gift ideas - supporting local artists, chefs and crafts people. Reflecting the
London Welsh let themselves down as they slipped to a first Championship defeat of the season at Bedford Blues on Saturday, according to head coach Justin Burnell. The Exiles went down 28-26 at Goldington Road with Burnell critical of his side’
The bitter cold day of Saturday 30th of November was the day that the Barbarians and Fiji met at Twickenham Stadium for another Winter International Clash. If you live in the local area you would know you don’t even have to be anywhere near the stadium
Head to Epsom racecourse for a night of laugh-out-loud gags washed down with a luxury meal and drinks. The venue will once again be hosting the HaHa Comedy Club after positive reviews from last year's audiences. The evening will include a two-course
Residents of Richmond and Twickenham borough are all desperately excited about the announcement of the return of Richmond ice rink. After many years of planning and work the rink finally opens on Saturday, 30th November at York House in Twickenham,
Residents of Richmond and Twickenham borough are all desperately excited about the announcement of the return of Richmond ice rink. After many years of planning and work the rink finally opens on Saturday, 30th November at York House in Twickenham,
Merton Council has announced its intention to appropriate 2,578 square metres of public land from Dundonald Rec in order to expand Dundonald Primary School. Since proposals for expansion were first announced in 2011 the issue has caused much controversy
New signings Bradley Simmonds and Aaron Wickham made little impact as Hampton & Richmond Borough crashed 2-0 at home to Grays Athletic in the Ryman Premier League on Saturday. Former Queens Park Rangers 19-year-old Bradley Simmonds, released
Tram services through New Addington will face major disruptions in December. There will be no service to New Addington from December 4, as major improvement work takes place to the line. Trams will also be suspended from Sandilands from 10pm
Former London Scottish director of rugby Simon Amor believes his side’s decision making cost his England side dear as they finished fourth at the Dubai World Series Sevens on Sunday. England, who lost 26-12 to South Africa in the semi-finals
Brentford striker Will Grigg notched his second goal in five days as the Bees secured their eighth win in nine games with a narrow 1-0 success over Notts County at the County Ground on Saturday. The 22-year-old Northern Ireland international pounced
We huddled beneath a grieving white sky struggling to hear the speakers under the rattling winds, the chapel service had passed and we stood before a garden of wreaths and crosses, the rest of the bitter Monday looming ahead. Epsom College
TV Licensing and Independent Age are reminding Croydon residents over 75 of being able to enjoy their favourite television shows for free. The free TV licence is for the main address of the recipient and covers all equipment being used on the property
Tiffin, playing their first away match in a couple of months and after a week's rest, grinded out a 14-10 win over RGS Guildford. Tiffin coped well with the conditions and the controversial decisions to beat a battling and physical Guildford side.
A unique variety production full of song, dance, magic and laughter will return to New Wimbledon Theatre next year. The Magnificent Music Hall Matinee is back by popular demand, starring piano extraordinaire Bobby Crush. The renowned pianist
From November 28, 1988 A mafia-backed plot to flood Britain with Bolivian cocaine and a blundering Twickenham dealer’s role in tripping up the conspiracy were reported in the Comet in this week in 1988. Britain’s biggest cocaine ring was smuggling
The national hot rods are coming to Plough Lane tonight for the first time this year. Traditionally more likely to be found racing at the larger UK oval tracks such as Ipswich, Birmingham and Northampton, the top of the range £20,000 cars will
Indian Moment, in Northcote Road, Battersea, has been named Best Spice Restaurant London Outer and Suburbs at the ninth British Curry Awards 2013. The ceremony was hosted by TV presenter Chris Tarrant and attended by top chefs, such as James Martin
Surbiton is arguably the food capital of Kingston. Whether it is British, Indian, Thai, Chinese, Italian, French or anything else you fancy, there are many fine eateries serving top quality grub across the town. But there’s one little place
Tamesis Sailing Club captain Phil England has been honoured for giving his life to the sport that helped him meet his wife. The Richmond veteran, an accomplished Merlin Rocket and National 18 sailor, landed the Royal Yatching Association’s
Lewis Carroll’s well-known characters become curiouser and curiouser in this Rosamunde Hutt's interpretation of the classic tale Alice in Wonderland. Lauren May spoke to her about the play. Lauren May: You have put a twist on the original tale
Sixth form art students have received a grant to exhibit their work. The A-level pupils from Cheam High School got £250 to display their work at Cheam’s Tudor house museum, Whitehall, from Wednesday, November 27, to Sunday February 23.
Over 100 inspirational young people from across Croydon received awards in recognition of always doing their best . The Jack Petchey Foundation Achievement awards honoured 135 young people from 22 schools across the borough in a ceremony at the
You can make your mark on the borough by planting a tree in a park and keeping the area green for years to come. Sutton Council is calling on people to help plant 90 new trees in Cheam Recreation Ground on Saturday, December 7. Holes for the
Yesterday I popped out on my own to meet a friend for a sparkling water, and they asked to see a picture of my little ones. He had to admit they were adorable, and I’d have to agree. I’m in no way biased, it’s just a fact! Now Michael and I
Computer buffs from Brooklands College enjoyed a visit to the National Museum of Computing last week. As part of the trip to the Bletchley Park museum, students on the level three IT course took part in an interactive guided tour and hands-on tasks
Nine rugby pitches worth of roads have been repaired by Surrey County Council as part of the pledge to tackle the streets worst affected by winter damage. In September, the council’s cabinet allocated £5m of funding to fix more than 600 roads affected
A book has been published in memory of a Princess Alice Hospice patient, with profits going to support hospice users. The anthology of short stories, titled In a word: Murder an anthology, was published in memory of Maxine Clarke who lost a long
Polly Stenham’s 'That Face', on the Landor Fringe theatre in Clapham wows audiences with its startlingly raw and emotive presentation of the destruction of familial love within the seemingly perfect middle classes. Polly Stenham’s play, who’s run at
'T was the night before Christmas and all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse Or so one would have thought, but on the night before Christmas a man was spotted wandering the streets of Dorset Road. At first it seems
It’s December again, with Christmas adverts all over TV, lights up in Kingston town centre, and people already shopping for Christmas gifts; one wonders what Christmas is really about. Statistics show that only 8% of people living in Britain go to
This November has quite possibly been one of the most action packed months the world has ever seen. Specifically the twenty-second. The U.S. flags were at half-mast for the fiftieth anniversary of Kennedy on the twenty-second; a death date shared by famous
In less than a month many people will be celebrating the joyful day of Christmas, filled with fun, laughter and high spirits. However, in even fewer days, the lives of many year 11 students will become more stressful and consist of fear, dread and
West side story resides as one of the worlds most treasured musicals, with over fifty years worth of adaptations under its belt. On November 28th it came onto the shoulders of the Starlight youth theatres young actors and actresses to attempt to recapture
On the 24th of November the Streatham Redskins returned home to the new Streatham Ice Arena, taking on the Bracknell Hornets in a 3-3 draw. Following a two year stint in a temporary rink in Brixton, the new Streatham Hub has arrived; boasting a gleaming
Christmas a wonderful time of the year, when snow falls, holidays start and the festive begins in November… The month of Christmas is December, but competition growing with merchandise there’s always businesses trying to be cunning and think ahead
After arriving in Leicester Square with no tickets, ambitiously hoping to purchase expensive family seats, an hour after the ticket booth opened, the day began. Immediately we were set with the obstacle of queuing in a line that onlookers would assume
Last season Christ Hospital’s determination and forceful attitude saw them secure a winning lead of 4 nil against Freemen’s. However, Freemen’s current record of three wins and two losses during this season sent them yearning for a triumphant victory
City of London’s Freemen’s school gain rights to reproduce Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical ‘The Phantom of the Opera’. After 2 months of intensive rehearsals lead by CLFS’s successful drama and music department, saw them through the end. Music Director
The film of Suzanne Collins’ second bestselling book, Catching Fire, was released on the 22nd November 2013. The trilogy of action books have captured the nation’s imagination and with this film’s debut the huge fan circle has greatly widened.
On the 24th of November the Streatham Redskins returned home to the new Streatham Ice Arena, taking on the Bracknell Hornets in a 3-3 draw. Following a two year stint in a temporary rink in Brixton, the new Streatham Hub has arrived; boasting a gleaming
The Christmas spirit has well and truly hit Streatham today with the help of the annual christmas fair at Streatham and Clapham High School. Early this morning mums, dads and local businesses set up shop inside the school's sports hall for the eagerly
A SUPERB BRACE FROM LAMPARD HELPS GUIDE CHELSEA TO A COMFORTABLE WIN Writes our reporter in the stands, David Knight On 23rd November, West Ham hosted Chelsea in a game that was full of passion, tension and flair!. From the kick-off, both
Last week, I travelled with my school to Ypres in Belgium to visit the war graves and learn more about the details of World War 1, but while I was there, it was not the graves or the museums that affected me most, it was the overwhelming presence of
What do you get if you combine a mosque, a fish & chip shop, a pub, an Indian restaurant, a newsagent, a local train station and 3 way road control? Chaos; complete and utter chaos. This is exactly the situation occurring down at Earlswood
A joyful occasion that brings families together By David Knight. On 3rd November, a global tradition for Hindus is celebrated. Diwali. Diwali is a 5-day festival and shows the start of an official holiday in countries such as India, Sri Lanka
As part of the Sutton Media Citizenship club, a group of Sutton students have worked in co-ordinance with industry professionals to produce a music video. “Moonchild” by M83 was formed in collaboration with the award winning Director and Film maker
Even though it is still November, everyone is already feeling the Christmas spirit. With Santa chocolates on the shelves, fabulous Christmas deals and lights strung up around the streets, it is obvious why everyone is so excited, despite the cold weather
It seems that in modern day life the act of socialising face to face with people has become much less frequent than ever before. So who is to blame for this then? The social networking sites themselves which have diminished the need for face to face
Many local residents gathered at the Merton Bus Garage on Sunday 17th November to celebrate the centenary of the Bus Garage. It was a very special day for all the residents in the London Borough of Merton because the old buses were brought out for
