Praise has been heaped on a Wandsworth Council employee who received an MBE in the Queen’s New Year Honours List. Michele Harris, head of the local authority's Family Recovery Project (FRP), received the Royal decoration in recognition of her services
The council has invited landlords to a conference which highlights the advantages of working with the council. There will be number of presentations and guest speakers at the event. Information stalls will also provide details about signing
Work is set to begin on stations to accommodate longer London overground trains. Transport for London will be extending station platforms at Clapham Junction station from February 2014. The longer platforms are to make room for longer overground
AFC Wimbledon boss Neal Ardley is facing a race against time to bring in a striker tomorrow [Friday] to plug the gap left by Michael Smith's return to Charlton Athletic. The Dons go to Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday looking to arrest a run of seven
For many British citizens, religious or not, and indeed for most people in the local area, the 26th December is simply the day after Christmas Day, another Bank Holiday that we are all grateful for. But does this day have any significance other than
There had been a number of terrible floods around Britain before Christmas Eve; hundreds of flood alerts were posted by the Environmental Agency around England and Wales. The bad weather hit areas all over the country, Cornwall being the first to suffer
Epsom Downs Racecourse is "looking for answers" after a huge roof on a multi-million pound stand was damaged again by high winds. With two cranes looming over the damaged Duchess's stand today, Johnno Spence, spokesman for the racecourse, said
LINDA Lusardi is most famous for her modelling, but her repertoire is far more diverse. Since appearing on Page 3 of The Sun for more than 20 years, she has also been seen on television, stage and film. Linda had roles in such hit shows as Emmerdale
A stables where stranded ponies had to be rescued by the emergency services last week has flooded again today. It comes after another flood warning was issued for the River Mole at Leatherhead and with more heavy rain predicted for tomorrow.
KATE Silverton is one of the BBC’s top newsreaders. An anchor for the One, Six and Ten O’Clock news, the 43-year-old was born in Waltham Abbey, Essex and graduated from Durham University. Kate presented the news over the Christmas and new year period
Sutton’s primary schools have been hailed as ‘particularly impressive’ by Ofsted. The annual schools report 2012-13 published in December ranked Sutton’s schools at joint third in the whole country. Sutton has also been ranked joint first in
Homelessness refers to a person not having a home. Many regard homelessness as not having a roof over ones head, and sleeping on the streets. However, one can be classed homeless if they are: sleeping at a friend’s house for a short period of time;
The Film Industry always benefits from the Holidays Seasons, the festive Christmas period more so than any others as many flood to see the latest Hollywood Blockbuster’s in their local cinemas for a dose of escapism in the break from ordinary day-to-day
As panto season draws to a close one theatre company is promising a spectacular performance of Cinderella in celebration of their 50th anniversary. Expect all the glitz and glamour of panto, a sprinkling of fairytale magic and prepare to boo and
By Ashley Redman Crystal Palace goalkeeper David Gregory has joined Sutton United on a one-month loan deal. The 19-year-old England youth international has enjoyed a successful year with the Premier League outfit, culminating in a move from
Three people have been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm after a woman suffered serious injuries falling from a top floor window last night. The woman, aged 20, remains in a critical condition after the fall at a block of flats
A couple who had to be rescued by boat from their home on Christmas Eve have called for an investigation into why part of Leatherhead flooded in last week’s storms. Martin Starnes, 57, and wife Indira, 52, who live in Thorncroft Drive, will not
As 2013 came to end, people looked forward to a more hopeful and challenging 2014 while they felt a sense of revelation and undisguised excitement. Part of their list of resolutions would rely on the weather being good even if it was the teensiest,
Several Croydon Harriers warmed up for the upcoming Surrey County Championships with solid outings at last weekend’s parkruns. Harvey White triumphed at Riddlesdown in 18 minutes 21 seconds to notch his fourth win at the venue - David Brown (third
As young children we all hear Aesop’s fables, but do they have any meaning behind them? Each fable has a moral behind it. Some are obvious. However some are more subtle. Aesop was a slave and a story teller who lived in ancient Greece
Bookworms across the borough owe Kingston Council almost £10,000 in library fines. Parents are the worst offenders, hoarding some children’s books for up to five years, a Freedom of Information request revealed. The most overdue book was How
Three people have been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm after a woman suffered serious injuries falling from a window last night. The woman, aged 20, remains in a critical condition after the fall at a house in Morland Avenue
Youngsters who got new electronic devices like phones, MP3 players and hand-held games consoles for Christmas are being advised to be careful as they return to school. Inspector Richard Hall of Sutton police said: "Unfortunately children can be
Every year around this time my singing teacher, Emma Butcher, puts together a small Christmas Concert in a church in Cheam. All her students, including myself, meet in the church and rehearse our group pieces and solos with the pianist. § We
The panic about an influx of Romanians and Bulgarians with changes to EU regulations has seen one of Wimbledon's favourite characters hit the twittersphere. Social media users took to the site yesterday to post pictures of Womble Uncle Bulgaria
An elderly woman sustained head injuries when a tree fell onto a car yesterday, trapping her inside. The emergency services were called to the incident, in Park Lane, Ashtead, at 12.15pm as the area was lashed by heavy rain. Two ambulance crews
A biker saw in the new year in a hospital bed after being involved in a collision with a car in Cheam Road. Police and paramedics were called to the collision between the male motorcyclist and a car at the junction of Cheam Road and Sherwood Park
Hundreds of elderly who faced spending December 25 alone were treated to a slap-up meal after 200 volunteers pitched in to show the true meaning of Christmas. The annual event, organised by the Rotary Club of Battersea Park, saw 400 pensioners
A large contingent of Hercules Wimbledon runners will be in action in the annual Surrey cross-country championships at Denbies Vineyard, Dorking, on Saturday. They will be battling for both individual and team medals and as well places in the Surrey
Brentford got 2014 off to a perfect start with a 3-1 win over Peterborough United on New Year's Day. Adam Forshaw's penalty and a Sam Saunders strike set the Bees on their way before the break, and a Clayton Donaldson effort sealed the points in
The search has begun for inspirational individuals or teams who have made a real difference to the care offered in mental health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services. Nominations are now open for Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS
The very last homes have gone on the market at Noble Park, Epsom, setting the clock ticking for homeowners who want a town and country lifestyle with a contemporary twist. Three collections of one, two and three-bedroom apartments have been released
Ian Potter, managing director of The Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) claims strong demand will be matched by improved choice in 2014 making for a dynamic rental market. He said: “Renting is still a crucial backstop for those who
The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has given its predictions for the UK property market over the next 12 months. Mark Hayward, managing director of NAEA, called for a sustainable recovery built on a better balance between supply and
A main route into Cobham has been closed due to flooding, prompting an alert. The A245 at High Street, River Hill and Mill Road have been closed after the River Mole began to overflow between Hogshill Lane and Stoke Road. The Environment Agency
A woman died after a car and HGV lorry collided on the M25 at Wisley in the early hours on New Year’s Day. A blue Lexus and a white HGV lorry were both travelling anticlockwise on the M25 between junctions 10 and 11 at about 1.40am when the accident
Property investor Matt Baker, 35, believes there is plenty of investment potential at Crest Nicholson’s Noble Park development in Epsom. Mr Baker, 35, who works in marketing, decided to add to his property portfolio by buying a three-bedroom detached
Some sellers are now asking for sealed bids in order to get the best price for their property from serious buyers with the necessary paperwork in place. That’s according to the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) which is giving tips to
Hundreds of actors, actresses and backstage crew attended the sixteenth annual Pantomime Ball on Sunday. More than 200 people from theatres across the south east put on their glad rags at the Fairfield Halls event on December 29. The Pantomime
Croydon council are encouraging residents to take a walk in the in the borough's many parks and open spaces. The borough has 127 parks and every month there are guided walks led by countryside wardens, Friends of Parks and members of the Downlands
Christmas is one of the most exciting and exhilarating occasion for young children; this may be due to the nativities, the holidays, the large family get together, the Christmas lunch and of course most importantly the presents. Christmas is undoubtedly
A school choir was joined on stage by Olivia Colman, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and RSVP Voices. Members of the Burntwood School Choir, in Burntwood Lane Earlsfield, performed numbers for The Snow Queen and The Griffin and the Grail at the
Police are concerned for the welfare of a 12-year-old girl who disappeared in Mitcham on New Year's Eve. Chanelle Beasley was last seen by her family at around 3pm on Tuesday at their home in Mitcham. Chanelle is described as slim, 5 ft 5 inches
Quins winger Charlie Walker reckons switching south is the best decision he ever made. The 21-year-old, who celebrated his birthday last week, took his season’s try scoring tally to four with the second in Saturday’s 22-6 Big Game Six win over
A woman is to appear in court next week after allegedly crashing into three taxis and a taxi driver while drunk at the wheel. Carol Wynn, 50, of Eastcroft Road in Epsom, has been charged with driving while over the legal alcohol limit and will
Tolworth Hospital is failing in a key care target, inspectors from regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC) have found. Action is needed in relation to consent to care and treatment, they said, after inspecting the Lilacs, Azaleas, and Fuschias
Surrey’s police and crime commissioner is asking people for their views on budget proposals for the approaching financial year. Kevin Hurley wants council tax payers across the county to comment on his proposals for Surrey Police’s budget in 2014
A bike club set up in the borough in late 2013 is seeking new members to help spread cycling. The Elmbridge Eagles Bike Club, which launched in October, aims to introduce young people to different areas of cycling including mountain biking, road
