Next month will see the introduction of the brand new third-generation Mazda3. For the first time the car will be offered in either hatchback, or Fastback (saloon) guises. The new 3 is the latest Mazda to use the firm’s advanced SKYACTIV design
Mercedes’ new CLA cuts quite a dash. Sharing the same platform as the new A Class hatchback and using four cylinder power trains and front wheel drive, Mercedes hopes this stylish and sleek compact saloon will widen the German firm’s customer base.
Honestly, when I heard I was going to my sisters two and a half hour long Christmas gymnastics show I wasn't best pleased. I expected a collection of little children running around in naff, ironic Christmas outfits, that in no way reflected the actual
It’s that time of year again; Christmas. A time where we eat too much, wear hideous Christmas jumpers and of course, put up our Christmas trees. This year is no different; all over the world we are decorating our lovely fir trees with tinsel and ball-balls
Yesterday evening on Friday 6th December, local funny man, Tim Vine, introduced Late Night Cheam by heading the grand switch-on for the Cheam Village Christmas illuminations, the opening to what was a truly magical night for Cheam. The evening promised
Former England international Gary Lineker and England women’s striker Eni Aluko were on hand to celebrate the grassroots game as the Surrey FA brought the FA’s 150th year anniversary celebrations to a close. Barns Elms playing fields was the venue
By Lucy Lomax Esher’s Jordan Johnson quit Walton Casuals because he did not want to waste time sitting on the bench and the decision could yet make him a professional footballer. The 21-year-old midfielder made it through to the final 22 of
Holiday periods are always busy times for oval racing drivers and spectators, and this Christmas and New Year are no different at Plough Lane. Just after the drivers have recovered from the Spedeworth micro madness last week, the national bangers
The body of a British surgeon who died in a Syrian prison last week is being flown back to the UK after being released to his family. Abbas Khan, 32, was found dead in his cell just days before the Syrian Government had said he would be freed.
Young children have created a wintry art exhibition in the run-up to Christmas. Pupils from nursery, reception, Year 1 and Year 2 have contributed to the display at Epsom Primary School in Pound Lane, Epsom.
Small businesses have won awards after receiving votes from customers. The awards, which took place in Bar 366, in Garratt Lane, Earlsfield, were handed out to the top ten most-voted shops in Earlsfield. Impact Hair and Beauty, in Garratt Lane
A church is being refurbished after being awarded a £45,000 grant. Holy Trinity Church, in Trinity Road, Tooting, was granted the Biffa Award which helps build communities across the UK. The project will include creating additional space through
A piano teacher has coached children to prizewinning success for half a century, and even helps organise the music festival they enter. Mavis Wilton, who has lived in Berrylands for more than 50 years, has spent that time giving piano lessons after
Having my children has been the most amazing experience ever. I know this is an obvious thing to say, but I just wanted to put it out there. And it goes without saying, without my husband my children wouldn’t be here, so having him in my
I was walking past a Kingston toy store the other day when I came across a nativity scene in the shop window – you know, the usual Bethlehem posse. And then, later that same day, I saw a sign outside a church advertising a carol concert.
As families get together on Christmas day to tuck into their roast turkey there are many others who are not as lucky. Some of the borough’s elderly and vulnerable residents will not have family to look after them but Croydon Council are doing their
Staff at Southern Rail have donated toys to sick children at Croydon University Hospital. The toys have been donated from staff at Southern's rail depot in Selhurst, staff from Brighton station and depots, Eastbourne train crew depot, Southern
The routes provisional routes the 2014 Prudential Ride London-Surrey cycling events have been decided by Surrey County Council. The cabinet agreed next year’s routes after asking local parish, borough, district and county councillors for feedback
Schoolchildren at St Andrew’s Primary School in Cobham welcomed the season with a Christmas fair. The key stage 1 choir opened the event at the school with performances of festive tunes and Christmas carols on Sunday, December 8.
Hampton Court Palace’s choristers will spend more than 40 hours rehearsing and singing at more than 10 seasonal services and events. The Chapel Royal Choristers are nearly halfway through their busiest month of the year. The group has sung
