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  • Frozen 3D: Reviewed

    “Once upon a time...” Disney cornered the market in animated feature films which have been enjoyed by millions of children (and adults) all over the world. Most of the films are fondly remembered because of the catchy tunes and still stand the test of

  • Ks win battle of Gander Green Lane

    A fine second-half finish from Josh Casey gave Kingstonian a 1-0 win at Sutton United on Tuesday night in a match that proved this south London rivalry only deepens by the year. While there was ticker tape, toilet roll and lusty singing in the

  • Rail delays for travellers in south London

    Rail passengers are facing significant delays this evening after incidents at West Croydon and Balham. A statement on the Southern Trains website said: "Southern services are subject to disruption this evening following an earlier signal problem at

  • UPDATE: Body in woods was man in 20s, police confirm

    A man in his 20s was found dead in woods in Banstead this morning, police have confirmed. A Surrey Police spokesman said his body was found in an area of land off Freedown Lane, in Banstead, very close to both High Down and Downview prisons, at

  • Parsons: Sutton & Epsoms's current form is far from grave

    Sutton & Epsom coach Jeff Parsons is taking the silver lining from their heaviest defeat in London Division One South so far, and is hoping for a swift turnaround. Sutton went to promotion-chasing Gravesend on Saturday looking to bounce back

  • Two footballers charged with match fixing

    Two footballers have been charged as part of an investigation into match fixing. Michael Boateng and Hakeem Adelakun, both 22, from Croydon, were charged with conspiracy to defraud. Adelakun is a former Crystal Palace youth team player and

  • Santa fitness boost can fire up Teddington

    Teddington ladies got a fitness boost last week as they took part in a team bonding appearance at the Bushy Park Santa Claus fun run on Sunday. Third team star Eleanor Figueiredo organised the effort, which helped raise money for the Princess Alice

  • Loving life in Kingston

    Kingston is the place to be as far as Anoushka Lett is concerned. Anoushka, 42, who is head of science at a girl’s school, has lived in the same home she was born in and inherited from her parents. Now she and husband are ready for a change

  • 'Dead body' found on Banstead Common

    A dead body was found on Banstead Common this morning, it is being reported. The body was discovered in the woods alongside Sutton Lane, Banstead, close to both High Down and Downview prisons, on the border of Sutton and Epsom and Ewell. Events

  • Roof fire at flat in Morden

    Fire fighters were called to a fire in Morden town centre this afternoon. Two fire engines from Mitcham and Wimbledon were called at about 12pm today to reports of a fire in London Road in Morden. A spokesperson for the London Fire Brigade

  • Eclectic mix of musicians in Tooting Market tonight

    Commemorating this year’s Christmas festivities, an eclectic mix of musicians will be at an unusual location in Tooting. Artists from various, award-winning backgrounds are performing their songs, ranging from folk to country music,

  • Parking times increased in more than 80 bays in Wandsworth

    Parking times have been increased in more than 80 bays across Wandsworth. The Mayor of London Stop and Shop scheme aims to provide greater flexibility for drivers to park and shop, pay bills and run errands. Motorists will be able to park for

  • Chelsea Ladies 3-2 Sydney FC - Match Report

    Laura Coombs and Eni Aluko were both on the score sheet as Chelsea Ladies saw off a late Sydney FC revival to secure their place in the final of the International Women’s Club Championship. On the eve of the second Ashes Test it was the English

  • Latest Hercules Wimbledon news: White will be alright

    Hercules Wimbledon Athletic Club youngster Oscar White will make his debut running in Surrey colours in two weeks, and his preparations could not be going any better. White, who has shown a dramatic improvement under the supervision of coach Mark

  • New look Old Ruts repeat the winning sensation

    Old Rutlishians picked up their first win since the opening day of the Surrey Two season, thanks to a 29-19 win over Streatham-Croydon. James Kearney, Olly Douch and Stof Robson got the tries, and Matthew Chandler kicked 14 points. Old Ruts

  • Church calls meeting amid rolls of honour controversy

    The church at the centre of a row over the display of military rolls of honour has invited people to a meeting over how to remember the war dead. St Barnabas, in Temple Road, Epsom, has announced the meeting after a local historian and the relatives

  • Horses set to be evicted from Epsom by Government

    Horses nicknamed the Chantilly Fillies are set to be evicted by the Government. The Department of Health (DoH) has issued what is in effect an eviction notice to a trio of horses currently living on disused land along Chantilly Way, Epsom.

  • VIDEO: CCTV shows calm killer as he flees betting shop murder

    Chilling CCTV footage shows how calm and calculating killer Shafique Aarij fled after murdering a betting shop manager. Robber Aarij killed Cheam father-of-three Andrew Iacovou during a robbery at the Morden branch of Ladbrokes in Aberconway Road

  • School counts down to Christmas with giant advent calendar

    A school is counting down to Christmas with a giant advent calendar. Pupils are opening the calendar windows during each assembly at Banstead Community Junior School in the Horseshoe, Banstead. Teaching assistant Kate Hammond said: “The

  • Greenbelt sites earmarked for potential housing developments

    Greenbelt sites have been earmarked to potentially become huge housing developments holding up to 500 homes. Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) has assessed 70 sites suggested by developers and landowners across the district in an effort to build

  • Wandsworth Council approves fresh wave of cuts

    Councillors rubber stamped plans to axe 28 members of staff during a full council meeting last night. Posts are being removed from the Children's Services Department and the leisure and culture division in the Environment and Community Services

  • Six-year-old becomes flying fairy during filming for panto

    A six-year-old girl became a real flying fairy when she was filmed for her role as Tinker Bell in this year's Christmas panto. Yasmin Craig, from Ashtead, was picked to play the famous fairy in Peter Pan after seeing off 50 other hopefuls.

  • White van man may be able to catch burglars

    The driver of a white van or anyone who spotted a BMW near the scene of a burglary could hold the key to solving the crime. Thieves broke into a house in Heath Drive in Sutton at around 9.30am on Wednesday. The alarm went off but the burglars managed

  • Free parking on Boxing Day and New Years Day in Sutton

    Council services are set to change over Christmas meaning people may have to wait for their bins to be collected but some parking restrictions will be lifted. Anyone who would normally get their rubbish collected around Christmas or new year will

  • Teen shot with Taser by police over false gun claims

    A teenager was shot with a Taser by police after been wrongly accused of carrying a gun. Sean Lawless, 19, of Rutherwick Rise, Coulsdon, claims officers handcuffed him and pinned him to the ground in Brighton Road, Purley, before firing the electroshock

  • New vision for Epsom Hospital in pipeline after BSBV exit

    The vision for Epsom Hospital following its exit from the controversial healthcare review aiming to axe its acute services was discussed with councillors on Monday. Dr Claire Fuller, chairman of Surrey Downs Clinical Commissioning Group (SDCCG)

  • Kingston lit up as Christmas comes early

          On 14th November, hoards of people descended on Kingston town centre to witness the annual turning-on of the Christmas lights. In the run up to the actual switch-on, there were all sorts of activities happening in the High Street, with 1930s

  • Mourinho hails best in show Hazard

    Jose Mourinho lavished praise on Eden Hazard after seeing him inspire Chelsea to a dramatic 4-3 Barclays Premier League victory at struggling Sunderland. Hazard was the difference between the sides, setting up the opening goal and then scoring

  • Local communities stretched by the ever growing population

         With the population of the U.K. set to rise by up to 10 million in the next 25 years according to the Office of National Statistics (ONS) there is no doubt that people will be driven to live in prosperous areas such as South West London. The Royal

  • Crystal Palace Transition Town to launch community guide

    Crystal Palace Transition Town is to launch a community guide to shopping and eating in Crystal Palace. The directory celebrates the myriad of shops, artisan workshops, pubs, bars, markets and eateries on offer in the area and aims to back the

  • Burglar breaks in after climbing up drainpipe

    A burglar shimmied up a drainpipe before stealing jewellery and a laptop from a house in New Malden. Kingston police is appealing for help in tracing a man who they would like to speak to in connection to the burglary in New Malden last month.

  • Residents urge action over 'iceberg' developments

    Massive underground "iceberg" home extensions could be curbed after residents called on the council to support a planning law change. Neighbours in the narrow Old Palace Lane, by Richmond Green, are fed up with constant disruption as

  • 'Stop our road being used as a free car park'

    Residents have started a petition saying cars parked outside their gated homes are safety hazards. Albany Park Road and Lower Ham Road are close to Kingston station and the town centre. A consultation document asking residents whether they

  • Poppy appeal which nearly threw in the towel raises £32,000

    A poppy appeal which nearly threw in the towel has raised nearly £32,000. The Maldens and Coombe appeal was under threat of folding after it could not find a an organiser to head the campaign. Kingston University administrator Tina Corr, 55

  • Santas gear up for festive fun run

    Two Richmond and Twickenham Times reporters spent the week in Santa suits ahead of their latest challenge. Amy Dyduch, 23, and Clare Buchanan, 25, who work at the Elmbridge Guardian’s sister paper, will join hundreds of others for a dash through

  • Support needed to keep soft sports for disabled adults going

    A charity that supports adults with learning disabilities is seeking the help from people in the borough. Elmbridge Community Link (ECL) launched a crowdfunder project in October to help raise £1,500 towards weekly soft sports sessions and the

  • Trooper completes 10 challenges in memory of mother

    A Twickenham man pushed his body to the limit for 10 gruelling challenges to raise money in memory of his mother. Rob McCargow, of Chudleigh Road, lost his mother, Cathy, to motor neurone disease 10 years ago. The 36-year-old committed a whole

  • No messing with these politicians in North Cheam

    Politicians have been getting their hands dirty cleaning up North Cheam. Council leader Ruth Dombey was joined by Lib Dem councillors Mary Burstow, Nick Emmerson and Marlene Heron on Saturday, November 30. The group started outside MP

  • Public meeting to discuss free primary school plan

    A new free primary school set to open in less than nine months is yet to confirm where it will be based ahead of a public meeting next week. The Park Community School will be run by Morden based Christian group Chapel St and is set to open its

  • Long-serving Richmond firefighter ready to retire

    A firefighter who has worked in Richmond for 30 years will retire next week. Peter Shaw, a red watch firefighter, joined the service just before the show London's Burning became a hit on television. He said: "It started about a year

  • Students' winning Christmas card sent out across Richmond

    Two school children will see their Christmas card design sent out to families in the borough after they won a competition. Shannon Worrall, 12, and Boguslaw Sekulski, 11, pupils at Richmond Park Academy, were chosen as winners in the Liberal Democrats

  • Cobham and Esher schools partner up for Tempest performance

    Youngsters from Cranmere Primary School enjoyed a special performance of The Tempest put on by pupils at Reed’s School as part of their bicentenary celebrations. Before the performance of Shakespeare’s work, the year four and five pupils took part