A fresh taste of Vietnamese Saigon Streat is a vietnamese cuisine ‘pop - up’ restaurant founded by Minh, a 29 year old, who lives in Greenwich. He began in Portobello Market, by setting up a stall until eventually finding the opportunity to transform
A fresh taste of Vietnamese Saigon Streat is a vietnamese cuisine ‘pop - up’ restaurant founded by Minh, a 29 year old, who lives in Greenwich. He began in Portobello Market, by setting up a stall until eventually finding the opportunity to transform
On Monday 11th of November, I joined a large number of Merton residents in attending the first ‘Culture Blast’ film screening at Wimbledon Odeon. The scheme, set up by Asheq Akhtar “offers cultural benefits to the surrounding communities and encourages
Everest are a rock band who moved from Barcelona to Tooting earlier this year. The handbangers talk to Alexandra Rucki ahead of tomorrow night's gig at Bindlesticks Tooting Market, and of a busy 2014 schedule Alexandra Rucki - First of all
A serial flasher faces jail after admitting exposing himself to a teenage girl on a train in West Croydon. Mark Ferguson of Edmeston Close, Hackney, pleaded guilty to flashing a 16-year-old girl while the train was standing at the station on October
Surbiton businesses will compete to create the best Christmas window display in town, before a judging by MP Edward Davey. And there is more Christmas fun to come in the form of daily ‘advent calendar’ events. Treats include Santa’s grotto
Following on from a letter regarding the proposed MacDonald's in Stafford Road, Wallington, from Susan Moghaddam, had the council bothered to ask all the residents of Wallington I am sure the majority would have voted against this proposal. She
Two football players accused of match fixing have been dismissed from their club. Whitehawk FC duo Michael Boateng and Hakeem Adelakun, both 22, from Croydon, were charged with conspiracy to defraud. Adelakun is a former Crystal Palace youth
Rough Copy are urging fans to pick up the phones this week as they push towards making it through to the X Factor final. The band are in the semi-final this weekend and have spent the week rehearsing hard for the live show. Made up of Sterling
A man who drove hundreds of miles with the body of a young Iraqi murdered in an honour killing in his car boot has been jailed for eight years. Dana Amin, Armfield Crescent, Mitcham was found guilty at Southwark Crown Court yesterday of perverting
An England and Chelsea footballer popped into an Old Malden school for a training session last week. Gary Cahill showed off his skills to Richard Challoner boys and gave them a few tips while he was at it, on Friday, November 29. The defender
Dylan Tate is the assistant director of adult puppet show Boris and Sergey’s Vaudevillian Theatre. Alexandra Rucki caught up with him before the show launches at Theatre 503. Alexandra Rucki: What is Boris And Sergey’s Vaudevillian Christmas Adventure
Brentford Football Club is one step closer to securing its future after plans for a 20,000-capacity stadium were approved by Hounslow Council. The proposals for a stadium and residential block with room for retail space and a hotel now have to
Carshalton Athletic midfielder Lewis Taylor inspired his new team to Surrey County Cup victory over his old team, and he is looking for more of the same in the league. The Robins came from behind to beat AFC Wimbledon 3-1 in Wednesday night’s second
I write to you concerning a recent article about our MP in the National press. He states that the Government should be cutting business rates further still (whilst they have already slashed Corporation Tax), yet in Streatham businesses are closing
A water company has committed to keep its bills flat in real terms for five years. Sutton and East Surrey Water said it will not raise its bills for the next five years and the only increases people will see will be caused by inflation. Sutton
Crystal Palace fans hurled glasses and threw punches in a violent brawl with rival Brighton supporters while just two police officers desperately tried break up the two hordes, a jury has heard. The sparring rivals also lobbed sandwich boards as
The 3 Monkeys Bar asks visitors to leave their troubles at the door. And this is rather easy as the venue boasts an array of potent cocktails and a karaoke lounge to boot. The bar adds to the circuit of night-life surrounding Balham station
The invention of the devil, or a heaven for football; I can’t really decide how I see the Premier League. Call me fickle but one minute I hate the fact that Palace are in the top flight and the next I love it. As Palace fought for a dogged,
Flags are flying at half mast in Epsom today to mark the death of South Africa’s first black president Nelson Mandela. Mr Mandela, who died yesterday at the age of 95, spent 27 years in prison, led his people to triumph over apartheid and
Inventor Trevor Baylis has paid tribute to Nelson Mandela after the first black president of South Africa died last night. The 76-year-old, who lives in Eel Pie Island in Twickenham, came up with the idea for a wind-up radio after watching a documentary
Firefighters were called to flooding in a bungalow after a woman tried to move her washing machine yesterday. Firefighters were called to a 54-year-old woman’s flooded home in Clare Crescent, Leatherhead, just before noon. A Leatherhead fire
Richmond College student Heather Cowell reckoned the presence of coach Rob Small and other familiar faces was key to her becoming a world champion in eastern Europe last month. The 17-year-old Richmond Gymnastics Association youngster finally
A woman who fell desperately ill at home in less than an hour died a week later in hospital, an inquest heard. Maria Lopes, 31, of Northfield Road, Cobham, told her husband Riu that she had pain in her back at 10am on September 1, 2012 and he immediately
London Scottish flanker Chevvy Pennycook has paid tribute to change of tack from coaches Mike Friday and James Buckland, writes Andy Weston. The exiles beat Moseley 38-17 at the Athletic Ground on Sunday to remain in the hunt for a top four
A Surbiton newsagent targeted in a horrific attack in 2005 has been raided again. Food Fare, in Browns Road, was burgled in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Police said they were called just after 7.30am, some hours after the break-in.
A mother-of-two said life is worth living again after shedding nearly seven stone. Hayley Riglin, 24, joined Slimming World last year after she had complications with the births of both her young sons and decided she needed to change.
A bus crashed into the central reservation of the Croydon flyover in the early hours of this morning. Three fire engines from Croydon were called to the scene at 2.17am, involving a number 154 bus. Three passengers were treated by paramedics
The Labour party has revealed its candidate to take on Liberal Democrat MP Tom Brake in Carshalton and Wallington. Art and design teacher Siobhan Tate, who lives in Islington, has branded Mr Brake a Tory and has pledged to be an MP people can trust
A man who died after being hit by a car in South Norwood has been named as Allen Jepp. Emergency services were called to a collision involving a car and a pedestrian on Portland Road at the junction with Woodside Avenue at about 5pm on December
Immigrants working illegally in New Malden were arrested in a Home Office sting. Six employees at the Jin Go Gae restaurant in Burlington Road were questioned on Tuesday evening. The restaurant’s owners could be fined £10,000 for employing
Members of the public can leave their tributes to Nelson Mandela after a book of condolence was opened at Croydon town hall. Mr Mandela’s death was announced yesterday by South African president Jacob Zuma. South Africa’s first
Eleven horses were entered at the five-day stage for Saturday’s Grade One BetVictor Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown Park, including the great Sprinter Sacre, writes Nick Braund. Trained by Nicky Henderson, whose yard landed the two big races
A Kingston man has been missing for two days. Police are appealing for information to trace missing Stephen Carl Johnson, 22, who as been missing since Wednesday, December 4. It is believed he may be in London or the Farnborough area. Mr
There is no fresher hell than Oxford Street during the festive season. Step off public transport and say hello to the modern day version of Dante’s Inferno, all nine circles of it. Oxford Street is a strip of commonplace retailers and awful eateries
Kingstonian boss Alan Dowson celebrated being crowned Ryman Premier League manager of the month for a second time this season with cup glory at Sutton United on Tuesday. Midfielder Josh Casey scored the only goal of the game as they beat their
AFC Wimbledon are without a game this weekend, but boss Neal Ardley and his back-room staff will not be parted. After last weekend’s disappointing 3-0 defeat at Bristol Rovers, the players entered a two-week break from League Two action with Ardley
Things do not get easier for Rosslyn Park after last Saturday’s titanic top-of-the table tussle at Doncaster. This weekend Park are on the road again, this time to the Midlands to face in-form Coventry at the Butts Arena. Coventry are level
With your help your local Guardian is hoping to restore freedom and independence in people who have lost their sight. Every hour, another person in the UK goes blind and it costs £50,000 to breed, train and support a guide dog throughout its working
Hampton & Richmond Borough joint boss Paul Barry has admitted simply collecting Ryman Premier League points is the priority now the play-offs seem out of reach. Barry had hoped for an impact from new signings Bradley Simmonds and Aaron
Director of rugby Steve Hill has insisted Richmond will not curb their attacking instincts as the threat of relegation looms. Injury-ravaged Richmond currently find themselves in the National Division One bottom three, having won only three
Kingston Council raked in a quarter of a million pounds in box junction fines in just two months from drivers breaking the rules. Enforcement at two boxes netted the council a total of £254,037.50 in October and November. It only took on enforcing
A business owner was left hung up when his phone line was cut off for four weeks after his cousin who ran the business died. Michael Sullivan, 50, was left angered after British Telecoms (BT) cut off the phone line to M Sullivan Metals in Mortlake
One of Chelsea’s all-time greats, Charlie Cooke, cast his eye over the Blues last weekend, and declared that his old team have what it takes to win the Premier League title. The 71-year-old, now based in Cincinnati, was on a flying visit to London
Search your feelings, and find a place in your heart for a good cause. Organisers of Love Kingston Day 2014 – to be held on Valentine’s Day – are starting their preparations early and encouraging residents to do their bit for the community.
Festive cheer in Richmond is well and truly alive after another week of Christmas light switch-ons across the borough. Henry Winkler, who is starring as Captain Hook in panto at Richmond Theatre, switched on the lights in Richmond town centre.
More than half of all Kingston food bank vouchers issued by JobCentre Plus over two years were used in the last three months. Organisers said there had been a “dramatic rise” in the number of people showing up because of benefit delays and sanctions
A Tadworth woman has not let a terrifying heart condition defeat her. In fact she’s raising awareness of it to help young people. Paula Simmonds, 33, was diagnosed with inherited Brugada syndrome in 2011, after her brother, Craig died
Seven of Merton’s leading men have signed up to a campaign pledging their support for victims of domestic abuse. Spearheaded by the council’s Safer Merton team, the campaign is asking for more men to step forward as "champions" and act as "role
More than 300 apprenticeships have been filled by youngsters across the county, with the total closing in on Surrey County Council’s target. The council want to help 500 young people get onto the job ladder and businesses are offered a cash incentive
Directors of the Ham Hydro project will hold a drop-in evening on the latest development of the Teddington Weir hydro proposal. Ham Hydro hopes to demolish a section of the weir to install three Archimedean screw turbines that will generate electricity
The front garden of a West Molesey house has been transformed into a winter wonderland to raise money for Walton Leigh School. Jim and Carol Cooper, who live in Adecroft Way, filled their driveway with inflatables and Christmas lights at the start
Residents angry about plans to build a huge housing complex on fields outside Ewell remain unhappy despite a compromise from developers. North East Surrey College of Technology (Nescot) removed plans for a 600-room student block from their proposals
A chef who cooks meals for elderly people at a residential home in West Molesey was handed an award at the regional finals of the Great British Care Awards. Hilary May, 50, who works at Thameside care home, Beldham Gardens, was given the nutrition
Four trees have been planted to mark the centenary of a park given to Epsom by a former prime minister. The mayor of Epsom Councillor Colin Taylor helped to plant the trees in Rosebery Park, Epsom, on November 24. Lord Rosebery, a Liberal statesman
