On Saturday 7th December, children aged between six and eighteen displayed their impressive talents to a packed and excited audience at Grays Farm Primary Academy in Orpington. The performance lasted for an hour, and friends and family of the children
On Thursday, 5th December, the first big step in the Connected Croydon Programme was revealed! The new East Croydon footbridge was officially opened by the Mayor of Croydon, Councillor Yvette Hopley. The footbridge provides a quicker and more direct
An alcoholic cyclist who crashed into a wheelie bin died a week later in hospital after suffering acute alcohol withdrawal and a heart failure an inquest heard today. Victor Pickston, 51, a gardener from Belfield Road, Ewell, went over the handlebars
A man was treated for a head injury after a collision with a bus. The crash happened on Coombe Lane Flyover at about 15.30. A London Ambulance spokeswoman said the man was thought to be in his 50s. Did you see what happened? Call the
All services within a historic mansion which was severely damaged in a fire on Tuesday remain closed pending demolitions and safety inspections. A demolition expert was expected yesterday at Grade II-listed Ewell Court House, in Ewell Court Avenue
Parents of young disabled adults have been told their children’s New Malden college will have to move - after just a year at its new site. Orchard Hill College only opened its new centre in Beaconsfield Road in July this year, saving Kingston
A missing gnome appeal has gone out from a group of traders after their lucky mascot was snatched from his home beneath a Christmas tree. The 10in gnome was last seen standing beneath the tree outside Budgens, in Stoneleigh Broadway on December
A couple who met on 01/02/03 took the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get married on 11/12/13 - the last time three consecutive numbers will line up for 90 years. Andrew Wollaston, 46, an operations manager, and Sylvia Kah, 47, an office manager
What the discussion in the letters page of the Sutton Guardian about the proposed new GP surgery on the old Henderson Hospital site has failed to address is the scandal that there is no GP surgery in the whole of Sutton South Ward. This issue has
The Metropolitan Police spied on anti-apartheid protestors in Croydon, it has been revealed. Secret documents show meetings of just seven people in Thornton Heath were kept under surveillance by detectives intent on infiltrating the movement during
A fire has broken out at Waitrose in Cheam. Four fire engines and 20 firefighters are on the scene in The Broadway trying to put out the fire, which has broken out in an electrical cupboard. Crews were called to the scene at just before 2pm
Sutton’s MPs have taken their fight for a new secondary school to the Department for Education and have suggested Sutton Hospital could be the best place for it. Paul Burstow and Tom Brake met with schools minister David laws yesterday and pressed
A power cut hit several buildings in Kingston town centre today. Problems at a substation are causing intermittent power outages across the town centre, including at Kingston station, where commuters have been unable to touch in and out using their
A school choir spread festive cheer with a performance at Wimbledon Station. Children from St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School in Mitcham sang carols at the station on Monday, December 9. The school has been performing at the station
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was brutally attacked for gold rings. The 64-year-old victim needed hospital treatment for a head injury following the robbery in Anhalt Road, Battersea, on November 8. Two men forced their way
An outgoing housing chief has been awarded a "golden handshake" of more than £150,000 despite Wandsworth Council aiming to cut more than £40m from its bidget. Director of housing Roy Evans has been granted the hefty severance
A teenager accused of stabbing schoolboy Kevin Ssali to death on a double decker bus told the Old Bailey the victim was a "bully" yesterday. Roree Cox, 18, from New Cross allegedly knifed Kevin Ssali in the heart for making a comment
A 10-year-old schoolgirl's artwork will be used on MP Sadiq Khan's Christmas cards this year. Alitza Chohderi, from Swaffield Primary School, was judged to be the winner of the MP's annual Christmas card competition. Seven primary schools took
A cyclist has been taken to hospital with possible life changing injuries after being hit by a car. Police and London Ambulance were called to the Old Town roundabout, under the Croydon Flyover at 11.10am to reports of a road traffic collision.
Players and staff from AFC Wimbledon popped in to St George's Hospital to visit sick children. Young patients in the Lanesborough Wing were surprised to see some of their heroes walk in to the Lanesborough Wing yesterday. The children are in
Picture by Nichola Ward from Hampton on Sunday, December 8
Herne Hill Harriers' female contingent dominated a Saturday of cross-country at Farthing Down, with Cathy Ansell and Saskia Millard claiming individual wins, along with two team victories. Ansell seized a rare senior women's Surrey League success
Police are investigating after a man was found dead in Wallington this morning. Officers were called to reports of a dead body inside the house in Charlotte Road at 8am. They found the body of a 24-year-old man. Police are not treating the
Crystal Palace is looking to become the sixth town in the country to launch its own currency. The Crystal Palace Chamber of Commerce (CPCC) held a meeting last Wednesday, where they discussed launching a "Palace Pound" in a bid to keep shoppers
A shotgun and ammunition was found in two vehicles during a Trident armed stop on two cars in New Addington. The stop took place at Westcott Close of Lodge Lane, yesterday evening at 6.25pm. Three passengers tried to flee the scene despite
A motorcyclist has been seriously hurt in a collision with a car in Woodcote. The man, thought to be in his 40s, suffered neck and abdominal injuries in the crash at the junction of Smitham Bottom Lane and Woodcote Valley Road. London Ambulance
The jury in the trial of a rent boy accused of murdering his lover are continuing deliberations for a third day. Ricardo Pisano, 36, allegedly killed Michael Polding who he met in 2009 and lived with in Croydon, before following him down to the
The council is set to slash more than £17m from its yearly budget, axing 16 jobs and millions of pounds of spending on health and social care. Elderly care, retirement housing schemes and nursing placements have been identified as key areas for
By Chris Bailey Rosslyn Park head coach Alex Codling is convinced his side possess a newfound sense of maturity after a nail-biting 19-18 victory over Coventry took them to within three points of National League One’s top spot. After conceding
A cannabis factory was uncovered in a house on the Roundshaw estate yesterday evening. Officers found 140 cannabis plants during a raid on a house in Olley Close at 7pm. The home featured a sophisticated lighting, watering and ventilation
A predatory sex attacker who seized a 15-year-old girl on the way to school, dragged her into woodland then tried to rape her, has been jailed for seven years. Dean Moran, 27, of Cunningham House, Montacute Road, New Addington, told the schoolgirl
Essence nightclub’s licence has been suspended until the new year after a mass brawl broke out last weekend. It comes ahead of a full review by Kingston Council and police calls for the licence to be taken away altogether. Councillors
Firefighters tackled a fire this morning at garages in Thornton Heath. Four fire engines from Croydon and Norbury were called to Beulah Road at 8.45am. Did you see what happened? Contact the newsdesk on 020 8722 6353 or email hmcw@london.newsquest.co.uk
A war veteran has celebrated his 100th birthday. Jack Crisp, from Mitcham, officially became a centenarian today, but celebrated on Monday at a party hosted by the Merton Seniors forum, of which Mr Crisp is a member, attended by 60 people.
The fog which descended on Kingston last night is still with us. The misty weather will last until mid-afternoon, according the Met Office, with temperatures only just reaching five degrees. More fog will appear tomorrow morning, according
A 12-year-old girl is missing from Kingston. Catherine Mitchell was last seen on Saturday, December 7, wearing a blue and white striped jumper, light blue jeans and grey Ugg boots. Police described her as mixed-race, about 5ft 3in, and said
Fast food restaurants are being lobbied by the council to offer healthier food alternatives as part of plans to crack down on one of the borough's biggest killers. Council bosses are looking to reduce the level of heart disease in the borough with
A lucky moggy from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home with an extra claw on each paw has been reunited with her owner. Silver tabby Misty, who has extra thumbs on all four of her paws, was seen by her owner Richard Ray on Battersea’s website last week
Drivers using Tolworth’s new Greenway to perform u-turns could be caught on camera. Kingston Council has said it may install CCTV in Tolworth Broadway to catch drivers using the green path, designed for cyclists and pedestrians to share, as a short
Pupils at Surbiton High School will move into new classrooms. The school has bought the four-storey Zockoll House building in Maple Road and plans to convert part of it for teaching use. Administrative staff will also move into the converted
The man in charge of fighting yesterday's massive fire at a historic house in Ewell has spoken about the battle to save the building as flames leapt 20ft into the sky. Incident commander Mark Barrett, from Epsom fire station, said they arrived
Thirty dogs were microchipped for free as part of a police dog roadshow. Dogs visiting Oaks Park, off Croydon Lane, got to take part in a roadshow, on Saturday, November 30, during which dogs received health checks and neutering vouchers.
The mayor of Elmbridge will be greeted by shoppers in fancy dress when he turns on the Christmas tree lights in Hersham on Saturday. People doing their Christmas shopping on Saturday, December 14, are encouraged to dress up for the occasion.
Kingston welcomed back indie giants the Vaccines for a sell-out show at The Peel on Wednesday night. And now the band who supported the London quartet during their summer show at the O2 arena will be coming to town in the new year for their own
Frontrunners of the British 2-Tone scene, The Beat, hit the jackpot at Kingsmeadow on Saturday night. Fronted by lead singer and original rude boy Ranking Roger, the ska legends treated the crowd to hits like 'Hands Off She's Mine' and 'Too Nice
Businesses and residents in Morden banded together to spread some Christmas cheer last weekend. Dozens turned out to support Light up Morden on Saturday, December 6, which called on the community to come out and enjoy a host of free entertainment
Last minute Christmas shoppers can enjoy the delights of the Heart’s farmers markets to pick up some special treats for the festive season. More than 40 stalls will be outside the main plaza at the Walton shopping centre and shoppers can meet butchers
Children can enjoy festive fun at the Christmas Shout! programme while parents get on with some last minute shopping and present wrapping. The programme, organised by Elmbridge Council, is packed with exciting activities for children aged five
Girl guides from East Molesey have received the highest accolade in guiding. After 12 months of organising guide evenings, raising money for charity and learning valuable new skills such as languages, 14-year-old Emma Duncan, Nicola Evans and Dharma
The most recent newsletter from Sutton Foodbank they noted that demand for their service has grown by 95 per cent this year. They are encouraging us to sign an important petition calling for the Government to launch a parliamentary debate.
