The chairman of the residents’ group which saved a historic mansion from development a decade ago has described this morning's massive fire as "a devastating blow". But Don Scott, chairman of the Ewell Court House Organisation (ECHO), said he is
A puppy is believed to have been stolen from a garden in Wallington. Bailey, a 12-week-old dogue de Bordeaux, was taken from a garden near Beddington Park on Sunday. Bailey is tan-coloured and about the size of a Staffordshire bull terrier.
Rough Copy may have been knocked out of X Factor but the group are confident they can still make it in the music industry and plan to perform soon in Croydon. The band were voted off the show on Sunday which meant they missed out on a potential
Nearly 200l of potentially deadly laughing gas was stolen from Cobham Health Centre last week. Thieves broke into the day centre surgery in Portsmouth Road, sometime between 7pm on Monday, December 2, and 4am on Tuesday, December 3. The burglars
Stevie Lawrence led the Croydon Harriers challenge at the Max Sports Surrey women’s cross-country league on Saturday at Farthing Downs after finishing fourth in the U17s race. The Warlingham school student completed the undulating 2.5 mile course
The driver of a car involved in a collision that killed a pedestrian in South Norwood earlier this month has been arrested. The 42-year-old man was arrested yesterday on suspicion of causing death while driving uninsured and driving without a valid
A drama teacher has lent his voice to the first Harry Potter character created since J.K. Rowling's final book was published. Glen McCready, a professional voice actor and assistant principal at Stagecoach Coulsdon, plays the voice of the exclusively
Ernest Bevan College pupil Sebastian Adler had some wise words of advice for wannabe sports stars after helping the U16s boys’ team win the table tennis Jack Petchey Foundation (JPF) competition. With his team-mates Bejay Arjan, Ovi Eyarhono and
Protesters have come out against plans to open a new medical centre in Belmont. Neighbours, businesses and councillors fear plans to open a new medical centre and a pharmacy on the site of the old Henderson Hospital in Homeland Drive will have
A bitter battle over plans to expand a primary school has reached its conclusion with Merton Council being given final permission to start work. The controversial plans, given the rubber stamp by Merton councillors at a cabinet meeting last night
A new peer reviewed Spanish study covering data from 1997-2006 has found a significant increase in dying from cancer in towns 5km from waste incinerators. Incinerators in this study were found to be responsible for tumours of the lung, pleura and
In the wake of the recent permanent bans imposed by Carshalton Athletic owner Paul Dipre on six of the club’s most loyal fans, it’s a good time to reflect on the human cost of the last five years at the once-happy local football club which is well
Residents can now report pot holes, fly-tipping and graffiti using an app on their smartphone. The My Croydon app is available for both Apple and Android devices and supports Croydon Council's Keep it Clean campaign. It can be used to report
A man in his 20s was taken to hospital after a moped and a car collided in Brighton Road in Sutton town centre. The police were called at 12.21pm today to reports of the incident near Domino’s Pizza, near Sutton Station. One man was
A man who threw ammonia in the face of a policeman on traffic patrol has been jailed for two years. Michael Corbett pleaded guilty to charges of throwing a corrosive substance with intent to burn maim or disfigure and also to charges of destroying
A man from Kingston has been named as the new chief executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance (TPA). Jonathan Isaby will take over as head of the public spending watchdog from January 1, 2014. The married father-of-one has been promoted from his
Drug dealers from Nine Elms and Streatham who shipped class A drugs from London to Kent by rail have been jailed. Kish Redmond, 25, of Heath Road, Nine Elms, and Benjamin Harvey-James, 19, of Besley Street, Streatham were sentenced on December
Demand for primary school places forced 54 children to attend a school outside Croydon this September. Figures obtained from a Freedom of Information request also show 171 children did not receive a place at any of the schools they listed, leaving
We cannot deny that we all get excited for this. It’s the highlight of the season, even the year. We wait endlessly until the day comes when we can step onto the rink, all eyes on us, and do something so amazing people can only stand and stare.
Christmas shoppers got into the festive spirit by enjoying a performance by a seven foot tall dancing robot. The Santa Bot, was one of a number of entertainers performing in North End on Saturday, in a day of festive treats organised by Croydon
The community must unite to restore a local landmark to its former glory after this morning’s "tragic" blaze at Ewell Court House, Epsom’s MP has said. Chris Grayling said he was upset to hear the "awful news" and believes the historic, Grade II-listed
Carshalton Athletic striker Kingsley Aikhionbare believes his team needs to seize the initiative earlier in matches as the Robins fought back from 2-0 down at half-time to earn a valuable point against Enfield Town. The draw meant Carshalton moved
An academy is celebrating being rated outstanding in every area by inspectors. Oasis Academy Shirley Park in Long Lane has transformed from underachieving to one of the highest performing in Croydon in less than two years. A report by Ofsted
Critics have been exceptionally harsh about Marouane Chamakh this season. To begin with, I think his regrettable hairstyle makes it easier for insults to roll off spiteful tongues. When you put his goal-scoring record together with his coiffure
Ewell Court House's chimneys may have to be removed after a fire broke out in the early hours of this morning. A firefighter at the scene said the “library is gone” after the blaze in Ewell Court Road at about 2.45am. A
A teenager has used a youth project she set up when she was just 12 to celebrate the life of her cousin who was stabbed to death earlier this year. Fico Dougan, 17, died after being stabbed just minutes after arriving at a house in Ockley Road,
A cyclist has been hospitalised after crashing into the door of a non-moving van in Kingston. The man, thought to be in his 40s, was taken to the major trauma centre at St George’s Hospital after the crash in Park Road. A London Ambulance
Armed robbers tied a man up while they stole thousands of pounds from a pub. Three men, who had covered their faces, entered the Fox and Hounds, in Carshalton, just after 11am yesterday morning with a silver handgun. They tied a man up while
Firefighters are still damping down a huge blaze which devastated a historic, council owned, mansion last night. Firefighters have confirmed that 70 per cent of the roof of Ewell Court House, a Grade II listed building in Ewell, has been destroyed
The Tramlink network was severely disrupted during morning rush hour due to a fault to its overhead cables. Trams were suspended between Wimbledon and Therapia Lane while engineers worked to resolve the problem. Normal service was resumed shortly
Sutton businesspeople gathered at the House of Lords to discuss ways of boosting the area's economy. The event, hosted by Sutton Council on Friday, gave local businesses the chance to hear presentations from established businesses including new
People are being told not to get caught out by alarm companies who claim they offer a faster response than police. A 78-year-old Sutton woman was contacted by a company that claimed it could offer a faster police response to an alarm than someone
Cyclists donned Santa suits and got on their bikes to buy a motorised wheelchair for a disabled child this Christmas. More than 150 people took part in the Santa Cycle from Hampton Court Bridge to Kingston Bridge and back again on Sunday, December
Cases of domestic violence in the borough rose by more than 4 per cent in the past year. Metropolitan Police domestic crime figures showed cases rose from 48,000 between October 2011 and October 2012, to 51,000 in the following 12 months. The
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is opening a new restaurant in Battersea. London House is opening in the former Bennett Oyster Bar, Battersea Square, and aims to offer a relaxed dining experience. It will be the 26th restaurant ran by Mr Ramsay
A grandmother-of-thirteen has updated and republished a book she wrote over 40 years ago for her children. Elaine Bastable, 79, launched her book, Recipes and Rhymes, at Devonshire Primary School on Friday, which she originally wrote in 1975.
Stunning views of Kingston, a home cinema, a gym, and more could be yours if you snap up a planned top-floor apartment. The six-bedroom flat is planned for the old Gala Bingo hall in Richmond Road as part of developer CNM Estates’ overhaul.
Shoppers picked up unique gifts at a free Christmas fair held in a warehouse. The White Christmas Fair took place in Testbed1, in Parkgate Road, Battersea on Sunday. Businesses from the area set up stalls with gifts, food treats and
Hundreds of Santas descended on the Royal Parks over two weekends to spread Christmas cheer while supporting Princess Alice Hospice. On Sunday, December 1, nearly 500 participants pulled on their hats, beards and suits and dashed along the 5km
A community choir has raised £800 for a charity founded in memory of a girl killed by a falling tree. Soundbytes Choir held a candlelit concert at Christ Church (United Reformed) in Epsom Road, Leatherhead, in aid of Rianna’s Fund on Friday.
Father Christmas left the elves in charge of his workshop so he could visit children at the Royal Marsden cancer hospital. He popped in to the Oaks Centre for Children and Young People on Thursday, December 5, to visit youngsters undergoing treatment
Sainsbury’s Crystal Palace are encouraging people to get into the festive spirit by donating food items towards their Christmas appeal. The store has teamed up with Young London Today as they look to organise an event for those who are struggling
A man sustained serious injuries after being punched in the face after a night out in Weybridge. The victim was walking along Church Street at about 3am on Saturday, October 26, when a man punched him in the face, knocking him to the ground.
Three spectacular photos of Sutton's parks have been chosen as the winners in a photography contest. Sutton Council encouraged people to enter its Snap Happy competition by sending in their pictures of the borough in all its glory. Hundreds
A youth group helped plant thousands of trees as part of a conservation project. More than 40 volunteers from Croydon’s Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association (AMYA) joined up with teams across the region to plant 1,700 trees at Scotney Castle
Volunteers can take home a free mini-Christmas tree for helping chop down some big ones on Esher Commons. The festive scheme, organised by Elmbridge Council’s countryside team, has been set up in a bid to encourage the re-growth of heather and
A Kingston woman who was missing for three months is said to be "safe and well" according to police. Police appealed for help to find Kyungmi Kim, 37, who went missing on September 5. She has since contacted her family and police believe she
