A man who fought eight years against extradition to the US has admitted supporting terrorists. Babar Ahmad, 39, of Tooting, admitted conspiracy and providing material to support terrorism during a plea agreement hearing in New Haven, Connecticut
A Clapham Junction rail disaster survivor has spoken out about the day 25 years ago which changed her life forever. Louise Woodward, from Dorset, has not been on a train since the accident and has vowed never to board one again. The mother-of-two
Taking a walk down Worcester Park High Street, everything seems normal. But you can sense something is changing. There are new glossy posters in the windows of the enticingly decorated shops and attached to lamp posts dotted around the street. There
On the former site of a sewage works, in the North-East of Worcester Park, there is a housing estate called the Hamptons. The Hamptons consists of early 21st century housing, green space, five different wetlands, a nature reserve, and now a new park
On Thursday 24th October 2013 at 6:00pm the girls in the Junior section of the First Worcester Park Girls Brigade (7-11 year olds) took to Worcester Park High Street for their litterbug walk as part of their badge work on litter and its effects.
A library housed in a fire-ravaged mansion is set to open again tomorrow as a forensic investigation continues into the cause of the blaze. Firefighters battled flames for hours on Tuesday morning to save a council-owned historic mansion, Ewell
A police officer who rescued children from a burning double decker coach has received an award for bravery from the Queen. Acting Sergeant PC Colin Swan, of Wimbledon, has been awarded the Queen's Commendation for Bravery, which is given for acts
Three Hercules Wimbledon Athletic Club runners will be in action for Surrey in the South of England inter-counties cross-country championships at Shuttleworth Park, Biggleswade, on Saturday. One of the trio, Claire Grima, warmed up for her appearance
A hero who drowned while saving a little girl has received a posthumous award from the Queen. Plamen Petkov, 32, an electrician from Sutton, has been given the Queen’s gallantry medal - awarded for high order acts bravery. Bulgarian born Plamen
A child's bedroom was gutted in a house fire. Four fire engines from New Malden, Kingston and Esher were called to reports of a fire in Ronelean Road, Tolworth just before midday today. Homeowner Tharmakirthy Sylvain, 44, who has lived
Budding disabled gardeners learning qualifications that will allow themselves to find horticultural jobs received a much needed early Christmas present in 2013. Share Community, a charity dedicated to helping disabled people gain workplace qualifications
People are warned to expect delays in and around Twickenham this afternoon because of the varsity match. Twickenham Stadium will host the 132nd edition of the match, which pits Oxford and Cambridge against each other, and is due to kick off at
A paedophile caught with hundreds of indecent images of children after a sexually explicit letter for him was sent to his neighbour by mistake has been jailed for two years. John Howard Baker, of Addiscombe, admitted 12 counts of making, possessing
Serious failures within the prison system contributed to the death of a schizophrenic murder suspect, an inquest jury concluded. Father-of-two Adrian Johnson, 27, was found hanged in his cell on Thursday, May 13, 2010, in the segregation unit of
An overnight fire caused chaos on Tuesday at the Ewell Court House in Ewell. Local residents were alerted by the smell of smoke in the early hours of the morning. It is believed that it started at around 10 o’clock the previous night. Firefighters
A man was robbed at knifepoint by a gang of muggers who stole his diamond wedding ring. The incident occurred in Epsom at 7.20pm on Tuesday, December 10, when a man in his 20s was walking along a path between Longmead Road and Chessington Road.
The directors of Sutton Chamber of Commerce are pleased to support the LXB Retail’s scheme to develop the gas holder site at the north end of Sutton High Street. For the Chamber and local businesses, this scheme represents a win-win situation for
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was attacked with a belt at a train station. The victim was approached by two men at Clapham Junction station between 11.30pm and 11.50pm on November 23. One of the men hit the victim in the face
An estate agent has given our Shine On appeal a boost and helped a brilliant charity for people with learning disabilities. The Epsom Guardian launched the appeal for the charity, based in St Barnabas Church, Temple Road, Epsom, in May, to help
Elmbridge’s neighbourhood inspector hangs up his hat and hands over the baton after a 30-year career in the police. Thursday, December 12, marks Inspector David Hollingsworth’s last working day at Surrey Police before his retirement from the force
Beddington boxer Sunny Edwards overcame injury to defend his NABC title last week. The 17-year-old beat Scott Rankin on points in the U48kg category on Friday to claim his fourth consecutive English title. He said: “I was relieved more than
Today marks the 25th anniversary of the Clapham Junction rail distaster that killed 35 people, injured hundreds and permanently changed the way Britian’s railways are managed and tested. Shortly after 8am on December 12, 1988, two trains carrying
A teenage girl suffered head injuries after falling from a second storey window yesterday. Paramedics were called to Sutton Common Road where the 16-year-old girl had fallen from a dormer window on to a flat roof below at 8.05pm. Firefighters
The sisters of a man who was awarded £1.3m in compensation after suffering severe head injuries when he fell from a night bus are calling for a change in the law after he died penniless. Vincenzo Bollito of Burlington Road, Thornton Heath, was
Matthew Kelly is set to make an appearance at a Wimbledon charity's Christmas celebrations. The actor and TV presenter, set to start as Widow Twankey in Aladdin at the New Wimbledon Theatre, will join the party at the Wimbledon Guild’s Magic of
Wimbledon face their toughest test yet in London Division One South when they go to second-placed Chichester this weekend. If that was not enough, there is no rest up as Dons go to third-placed Chobham in the final match before the Christmas break
A 12-year-old girl reported missing has been found, police said. Catherine Mitchell had been missing from Kingston since Saturday, December 7. The Metropolitan Police said: "Catherine has been located and is safe and well. "We thank the
A man involved in a bus crash in New Malden yesterday did not suffer life-threatening or life-changing injuries, police have said. The man, thought to be in his 50s, was treated for back injuries after the crash involving a 265 bus in Coombe Lane
Almost 300 people were tested for HIV when a mobile clinic toured Croydon during a 10-day campaign encouraging people to get checked for the condition. National HIV Test Week ran from November 22 until World Aids Day on December 1. A mobile
Five men are to appear in court this morning after armed police stopped two cars in New Addington and discovered a sawn-off shot gun. The men were arrested after the weapon and ammunition was found in one of the vehicles. It follows a pre-planned
A Surbiton jeweller’s shop which has been running for 15 years will close for good on Christmas Eve. F P Turner and Sons, in Victoria Road, is to shut citing high business rates and the impact of online shopping. The shop has stood in Surbiton
Robbers smashed through a man's patio doors before threatening him and stealing cash. Police are appealing for information after the men broke in to the house in Great Woodcote Park, Purley, shortly after 11am on Tuesday. They left through
English Heritage expects Ewell Court House, which is full of glorious wood panelling and historic details, to be restored to its former glory. The organisation, which gave the historic mansion, in Ewell Court Avenue, a Grade II-listed status, said
Carols rang our around the Whitgift Centre last week, when pupils from across the borough sang for shoppers. Students from Cumnor House School, Royal Russell School, Elmhurst School, Oakhyrst Grange School and Warlingham Park school sang on the
Neighbours in Chessington have joined forces to adorn their houses with Christmas lights for the tenth year running. Self-professed “big kids” Paul Stone and Roy Arnold of Hereford Way started decorating their adjoining houses together ten years
Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals are among the safest in the country, according to a new report. The Dr Foster Hospital Guide, an annual study that compares hospitals throughout the country, was published last week, naming Epsom and St Helier
A man who feared he might be taking a risk by paying the Rolling Stones £60 to perform at a music hall is auctioning a poster from the event which is expected to fetch £5,000. Brian Howard, who was a local music promoter, booked the now iconic
A new theatre company has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise £16,000 to provide drama workshops for people with mental health problems. Untapped Theatre Company is specifically designed for people with mental health vulnerabilities to enable
Work has now begun on a £117,000 scheme to provide young families in Tooting with a refurbished and modernised children’s centre. Parents will soon be able to enjoy a wealth of family-oriented services in the newly designed Triangle
An 86-year-old volunteer who won an award for spending weekends helping drunk people in the town centre wants people to nominate their heroes. The closing date for entries in this year's Sutton Community Awards, backed by the Sutton Guardian
A woman who juggles long shifts with caring for her sister and terminally ill brother-in-law has been nominated for a Merton Civic Award. Patricia Brookman, 57, works more than 10 hour shifts each day as a nursery assistant at St Mary’s School
It was a winter wonderland at Croydon High School last weekend. The school was holding their annual Christmas fair which included ice skating, festive stalls, a raffle and a host of other treats. Lesley Lipczymski, who organised the event
Soused clubbers could go hungry on New Year’s Day thanks to Kingston Council. Members of the council's licensing sub-committee have turned down applications from popular late-night takeaways Eden Kebab and Chic-o-Land to stay open longer on January
The Duchess of Cambridge sang songs and played games with children not expected to reach their 19th birthday when she visited a Hampton hospice. Smiling and laughing with the children and their families, Kate enjoyed an afternoon tea, arts and
A care worker has won a regional NHS leadership award for her pioneering work with adults with autism and learning disabilities. Katie Nurse, 41, from Croydon who has worked for Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust at Derby House
Sword swallowers, hair hangers and demon dwarfs will descend on Wimbledon next month for an evening of "shock n’ roll". To celebrate 18 years of the weird and wonderful The Circus of Horrors will be bringing their one off ‘London After Midnight
An elderly couple came face-to-face with two burglars who broke into their home while they were in bed. The couple, who live in Molesey Road, Walton, heard a noise between 10.45pm and 11pm on Wednesday, November 20, and got up to investigate.
Two Cobham schoolchildren have seen their cupcake designs rise to life and tasted the fruits of their imagination. Kasie Harris, 10, from St Andrew’s Primary School, and Bella Abnett, 9, from Cobham Free School, were crowned the winners of Maison
