Six men accused of being involved in a driveway brawl between neighbouring families in which a man was stabbed appeared in court to stand trial today. Ashley Jeeves, 22, Adam Jeeves, 21, Dean Hays, 47, Michael Hays, 18, and Sean Hays, 21, all of
The Landmark Arts Centre in Teddington has held host to local creative talent since 1995 and this November saw another demonstration of such talents and craftsmanship in their Sparkle fair held from 22nd -24th November. I went along to explore the array
A body found in the woods last week is believed to be that of a Polish man who went missing over a month ago. The body of a man in his 20s was found in woodland off Freedown Lane, on Thursday morning, very near two prisons on the outskirts of Banstead
Vandals have scrawled offensive graffiti on the door of a building a Muslim community wants to use as a mosque. The graffiti was spotted on the front door of the Bank Chambers building in Green Lane, which is owned by a Muslim group that has had
A con man gardener who preyed on a trusting 83-year-old man has narrowly avoided jail after being caught out by the victim's neighbour. Jason Jones, of Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, billed his elderly victim for more than £7,000 after repeatedly
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has reopened its investigation into the death of a man in police custody. Musician Sean Rigg, 40, who suffered from schizophrenia, died in police custody after he was arrested in Weir Road, Balham
A missing Kingston man has been found. Police had appealed for help in trying to find Stephen Carl Johnson, 22, who went missing last week for two days. He has since been found. TODAY'S HEADLINES IN KINGSTON UPON THAMES %headlines
The rare sight of a pod of dolphins swimming down the Thames delighting surprised onlookers on Friday. The five cetaceans were first spotted near Tower Bridge by the Met Police's river boat Marine 2, before heading up river to Battersea Power
Vehicles have been crossing the new Greenway in Tolworth Broadway in order to save journey time, according to witnesses. The Greenway was designed to be shared by pedestrians and cyclists, but tyre marks have appeared on it and shop workers tell
A couple's plans to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary in their motor home have been shattered by a thief who stole it from their drive. Barry and Christine Roper's 23ft Fiat Ducato motor caravan was taken from outside their home in Woodcote
Fines imposed on drivers at a bus lane in Wimbledon have soared by more than 4,000 per cent in just three years. Since 2010 the bus lane at the junction of Queens Road and Wimbledon Bridge has generated a total of £368,761 - £337,378 in 2012/13
Reality TV stars pitched in to help raise hundreds of pounds for a Coulsdon toddler with leukaemia. Jamie Lang, star of Made in Chelsea and heir to the McVitie's biscuit empire, joined Chloe Sims from the Only Way is Essex to turn on the Christmas
Doctors have paid a visit to the site of a £21m project to build a new local care centre. Work at the former Nelson hospital sitem in Kingston Road, Wimbledon, is now well underway with 220 tonnes of steel, 3,500 cubic metres of concrete and 35,000
The news that Andrew Pelling was shortlisted but unsuccessful in becoming Labour’s candidate in Carshalton & Wallington is a reminder that Croydon’s politicians all too often have their eyes on the prize, instead of our town. Instead
Failures in care at a renowned private hospital led to a "missed opportunity" to save a patient who threw himself under a train, a coroner ruled. IT consultant Neil Carter, 37, from Nonsuch Court Avenue, Ewell, died after jumping in front of a
A BBC presenter has branded plans to build an incinerator on Beddington parkland "devastating". David Lindo, better known as the Urban Birder on his regular One Show slots, said he was a regular visitor to Beddington Farmlands as it is home to
Venturing out of hibernation, a red admiral butterfly soaked up the weak sunshine in my garden on November 4. It had replenished energy reserves by imbibing nectar from ivy flowers draping my fence. Then, on December 2, lone surviving worker wasp
Fundraisers were left disappointed last week after a charity abseil had to be cancelled due to a faulty rope. Large groups were left waiting at the soon to be demolished Taberner House to take part in the Croydon Commitment event. Plans to
Kingston police have applied for an urgent review of the Essence nightclub’s licence following a mass brawl involving up to 30 people. Two people were taken to hospital after the violence at the Bucklands Wharf site, at about 2am on Saturday morning
If you are trying to save money this Christmas do what these kids did and make your own festive cards. It was all part of a pop-up Christmas craft event at the Phoenix Centre, in Wallington, on Friday, December 6. Emily Judge and Lauren
Two special visitors have flown in to Esher to help spread Christmas joy ahead of the big day. The reindeers are meeting customers at Garsons, Esher, from now until Christmas Eve, when Santa will need his furry friends back to help deliver presents
Four houses were damaged yesterday after fire erupted from the roof of a property in Worcester Park. Firefighters in breathing apparatus and five fire engines were called to the blaze in Ardnossan Gardens, just after 1pm yesterday. An Epsom
Whether you are feeling gluttonous or simply fancy a sweet treat, the menu at Afters is bound to offer something to tickle your taste buds. Afters, the new dessert parlour in Sutton High Street, boasts a selection of treats, including ice cream
Santa Paws and Mrs Claws made an appearance at a new veterinary surgery in Banstead on Sunday. Hundreds of people attended the open day which featured tours and a raffle in aid of the Children’s Trust in Tadworth. Johnny Kriek and his
A courageous cat has been named a finalist in the PDSA Pet Survivor Awards 2013. Former stray kitten Robbie was nominated for the competition by his new owner Gill Smith, a retired police officer from South Croydon. The 54-year-old took in
Dozens gathered at Wimbledon Village Stables’ annual Christmas carols by candlelight on Saturday. The magical evening is held every year in the stable yard in Wimbledon Village with mince pies, mulled wine and Santa all on standby. Following
A pub was left damaged after fire broke out in the ground floor. Firefighters were called to The Peacock, in Falcon Road, Battersea, just before 2pm yesterday afternoon. They were alerted to the fire when some members of the public ran into
A new Morrisons convenience store opened in Croydon town centre this morning. Morrisons M Local was officially opened in North End earlier today by Mayor of Croydon Councillor Yvette Hopley and The Quest Academy's junior football team.
A stranded man was dramatically pulled from the River Thames last week after he was spotted bobbing along near Battersea. An eagle-eyed passer-by saw the marooned man floating along the freezing cold river near the heliport by Wandsworth Bridge
A so-called dangerous dog that could be destroyed is just a big softy according to his owner. Mum-of-five Zarina Roots' dog Prince was seized from her home Courtenay Road, Worcester Park, last week after reports that it chased a PCSO down the street
A street festival and fireworks celebrated the official opening of pedestrian route and footbridge between East Croydon Station and the town centre. Croydon Mayor Councillor Yvette Hopley formally opened the new station entrance last Thursday,
Labour Party leader Ed Miliband met shopkeepers in Croydon on Saturday to mark a day to celebrate and promote small businesses. The Doncaster MP was joined by Croydon North colleague Steve Reed and Chuka Umunna, MP for Streatham, as he visited
Town centre improvements have continued as part of a multi-million pound street improvement project in Battersea. The extensive project in Clapham Junction town centre has seen pavements widened, roads resurfaced, a new diagonal pedestrian crossing
Morris men, Santa, Frosty the Snowman, elves, dancers and musicians celebrated Christmas in Leatherhead town centre on Saturday. Leatherhead Christmas Festival included performances by Poptastic and Centre Stage dance schools and Leatherhead Youth
A homeless shelter that may open opposite an East Molesey primary school has sparked concern within the community. Transform Housing and Support submitted plans to Elmbridge Council to convert up to eight ground floor bedrooms at Radnor House,
A new cancer drug developed and tested in Sutton is set to prolong the lives of London's adult leukaemia sufferers. The drug, known as GA101 (obinutuzumab), was tested and trialled by the Royal Marsden and research has shown it increases sufferers
A paralympian athlete visited Kingston College where he spoke about nutrition and took part in a volleyball masterclass. Former Great Britain volleyball captain Rob Richardson popped in to meet students with disabilities as part of the college’
A plea from a kidney transplant patient to meet the people who saved his life nearly 40 years ago has been met. Bob Hughes, then 25 and living in Norbiton Hall, was one of the first people to receive a “live” kidney transplant in 1974 when his
Kingston Hospital’s Christmas lights were switched on to the sound of Corpus Christi school choir. The youngsters from the New Malden school sang carols and were joined by Father Christmas, radio and TV star Michael Underwood and the Comet’s Angellica
Fears have been raised over a private pharmaceutical company that sent out letters claiming it worked directly with doctors – though local GPs had no contact with them. Letters were sent to residents across the borough by Pharmacy 2 U, advertising
Richmond director of rugby Steve Hill has challenged his men to repeat their weekend performance week in, week out to preserve their National Division One statue. Prop Danny Parkinson day celebrated his 100th appearance for the club with two tries
The borough’s youngsters took over some of Wandsworth’s top jobs, including leader of the council, last week. In all 38 young people took the reigns of power during Takeover Day, shadowing senior councillors, council department heads, police officers
When the eyes of world are on Twickenham for the 2015 Rugby World Cup the town hopes to be well on its way to improvement. After securing Business Improvement District (BID) status last month a parts of the town centre will begin the five-year
With your help the Surrey Comet 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
Serve the hot spring rolls on a lovely tray with several bowls of dipping sauce to pass around at a family gathering. These little rolls heat up in the oven well after their initial frying so they can be made in advance. Makes: 24 Preparation
The director of new film Gravity was among viewers who watched the debut screening of a film made entirely by children at the Olympic Cinema in Barnes. The newly opened cinema, a former recording studios, was the setting for the premiere of Barnes
Brooklands College turned into a football ground for the day as it hosted a Football Association road show. The Team Ninteen road show, held at the college’s Weybridge campus on Tuesday, November 26, aims to increase the level of participation
Budding actors from a youth group are preparing to perform a hip hop dance extravaganza this winter. Richmond Housing Partnership’s (RHP) Urban Academy gives young people aged 7-21 the chance to get involved in free sports, arts and musical
