Think medium sized family hatchback and the usual suspects are likely to enter your mind: Ford Focus, Vauxhall Astra, Volkswagen Golf, and Skoda Octavia, along with newcomers from Kia and Hyundai… but Chevrolet? In recent years, the American brand
The year of 2014 has finally arrived, and was met by the usual list ofresolutions people have made; New Year’s resolutions. After the clock struck midnight, many used it as a time to start these changes, following the phrase ‘New Year, new you’.
Every year, we decide to change something to do with our diet, the way we behave or the way that we act towards other. Some of us want to do something to do with their body, so they cut off all the ‘junk food’ and eat only healthy food. But it’s not
On Monday the second of December, I went to watch ‘39 Steps’-written by John Buchan, and adapted by Patrick Barlow, at the Criterion Theatre, London. Its cast included Ellie Beavan as Pamela, Annabella and Margaret, Ben Righton as Richard Hannay, Greg
I have been a fan of the works of JRR Tolkien for many years; I first read the Lord of the rings novels and saw the films about 9 years ago. It took a few years but eventually managed to read the Hobbit as well, I instantly fell in love and have re-read
Water seeping through the roof of Epsom station will not be fixed until a cherry picker crane arrives next week. Buckets were spotted on the floor of the station this afternoon as puddles of water built up around them. A spokesman for Southern
A vulnerable 15-year-old girl missing from Durham since December 27 has family links to Chessington. Cherise Barfoot was last seen at her home in Cockfield, near Bishop Auckland, but police believe she could be anywhere in Greater London. She
London Welsh field just five survivors from their defeat at London Scottish for tomorrow’s trip to the Channel Islands for the club's first-ever meeting with Jersey. Seb Jewell, Seb Stegmann, Peter Browne, Mitch Lees and Tom May remain from the
Three barbers who launched a “ferocious attack” on the owners of a rival salon have been jailed. Brothers Farhan and Zeshan Ismail catered to sports stars, including England rugby captain Chris Robshaw, and celebrities at their Richmond Road, Kingston
Sutton United striker Jamie Taylor will be sold if Eastbourne Borough make an offer the club cannot refuse. Taylor, a summer signing from Lincoln City, has endured a stop/start first half of the season at Gander Green Lane scoring five goals in
A committee set up by Sutton's doctors to work with the controversial Better Services Better Value review is to be dissolved as the review has "come to an end". Sutton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), which represents the borough's GP practices
A dedicated fundraiser who has helped those less fortunate around the world has said he is "thrilled" to have been made an MBE in the New Year’s honours list. Tom Drake, 76, of Sandy Lane, Kingswood, has been an active member of Ewell Rotary Club
By Ashley Redman Leatherhead chairman Peter Ashdown has praised the club’s friends for their support after Thursday night’s storms once again submerged Fetcham Grove under water. The Tanners’ ground on Guildford Road was flooded over Christmas
A man has been charged after biting the bicep of a woman police officer. Lorenz Sattari, 32, of Fontarbia Road, Battersea, was arrested and charged for assault occasioning actual bodily harm against a police officer on January 1. He was also
The Environment Agency have issued a flood alert to residents living near the River Thames in Putney and the River Wandle in Wandsworth town centre. Recent spells of wet weather are set to be compounded in the next few days with The Met Office
Thirteen babies were born on New Year's Day at St George's Hospital in Tooting. While the number may be unlucky for some, the dawn of 2014 proved very lucky for 13 new mums and their newborns. The closest arrival to the stroke of midnight on
A football ground flooded for the second time yesterday as flood alerts and severe weather warnings continue. Leatherhead Football Club’s ground in Fetcham Grove first flooded on Christmas Eve and the water level was rising rapidly this morning
2014 got off to a good start for Angela Bell from Banstead. Mrs Bell was the lucky winner of the Epsom Guardian’s Win a Hamper competition. Readers who instructed one of the estate agents featured in the competition were entered into a prize draw to
Esher might have shipped 20 points at the weekend, but coach Ricky Nebbett is adamant his men start the new year in a much better place than in 2013. Tries from Mickey Wilson, Tom Cheeseman and Andy Wright secured a narrow 24-20 National Division
A struggling primary school is set to be turned into an academy this year after its teaching and pupil's behaviour was slammed by Ofsted inspectors. Plans to transform Garden Primary School in Pollards Hill have been welcomed by Merton Council
A photographer who has captured some of the greatest moments in athletics history is preparing for his next big event. Mark Shearman, of Purley, was made an MBE in the New Year’s Honours list for his services to sports photography. Not many
A Wallington man has appeared in court charged with possession of cocaine and theft from a car. Mark Ross, 30, of Marchmont Road appeared before Camberwell Green magistrates on New Year's Day in connection with an incident on December 28 and has
A charity set up in memory of former British boxing champion Gary Mason took part in London’s New Year’s Day parade. The Mayor of Sutton Sean Brennan chose the Gary Mason Charity to represent the borough during the parade that started in Piccadilly
Twickenham U23s took the bragging rights off Teddington by winning the inaugural Chris Mapletoft trophy at Parkfields on Sunday. The new annual challenge – named in honour of the ex-Teddington and Hampton School player who died last year – went
A cannabis factory was uncovered at an address in Pollards Hill, Mitcham this morning. Police discovered the plants after entering the property and executing a search warrant. One man has been arrested and is being held in custody for questioning
Paul Doswell has heralded a new dawn at Sutton United and rubbished talk of a crisis at Gander Green Lane. The departure of club stalwarts Jamie Stuart, Anthony Riviere and Sam Rents, as well as Dean McDonald, to Margate, has triggered consternation
A shopper won £1,000 in vouchers in a contest backed by the Sutton Guardian. Successful Sutton, a project to boost business in Sutton town centre, ran the Enjoy Christmas prize draw to give one lucky shopper the chance to really enjoy the town's
By Ashley Redman AFC Wimbledon boss Neal Ardley has signed Middlesbrough trainee striker Charlie Wyke on a one-month loan. Wyke, 21, joined Middlesbrough in July 2011 but is yet to make a first team appearance. Instead he spent three months
As the New Year is now upon us it is tradition for many to make New Year’s resolutions. It has been predicted that 14.5 million Britons are set to make a plan to lose weight in 2014, along with many vowing to spend more time on studies or to watch
Now that Christmas is over and the last of the turkey has been eaten, how much food have we really eaten? A recent survey found that the average person gains 4lbs between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day, due to consuming twice the recommended calorie
Further stormy weather could see properties near the Wandle River affected by flooding. South East London was lashed with heavy winds and torrential rain overnight and with more rain forecast over the next 24 hours, the environment agency is warning
Three people have been bailed by police after a woman plunged three storeys from the window of a flat in Addiscombe. The trio were arrested yesterday on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm following the 20-year-old's fall in Morland Avenue
A man was due to appear in court this morning accused of attacking another man with a large kitchen knife on New Year’s Day. Darren Mayle, 33, of Aldersbrook Drive, Kingston, is charged with breaking into a house in nearby St Albans Road on January
Epsom & Ewell can cut the gap at the top of the Combined Counties Premier League this weekend to two points, if they win at leaders South Park. The Salts are currently second in the table, five points behind South Park, after a 5-3 win over
A 17-year-old girl is critically ill in hospital after being hit by a car in Selsdon. Police arrested a man in his 40s on suspicion of causing injury by dangerous driving following the crash in Selsdon Park Road, near the junction with Tedder Road
Those who have vowed to quit smoking for their New Year’s resolution are being urged to take advantage of a number of support services. Helping people to give up smoking is a major priority for Croydon Council after they became a Heart Town last
Train disruption caused by a landslip in the recent storms is set to continue for another month. Heavy rain and gales caused a landslip under the track in Ockley, Surrey, before Christmas. The slip caused much of the ground beneath the tracks to
An interview with artist Graham Clarke, prior to Globe Theatre exhibition by Alex Lever Entering the studio of the world renowned artist Graham Clarke, your eyes are immediately drawn to the etchings that line up alongside the walls. These etchings
Brentford boss Mark Warburton insists the good vibes in the dressing room will not be spoilt by unsuitable signings in the January transfer window. Following the 3-1 win at Peterborough on New Year’s Day, where goals from Adam Forshaw, Sam Saunders
A 12-year-old girl who went missing from her home in Mitcham on New Year’s Eve has been found. Chanelle Beasley disappeared at 3pm on Tuesday and police believed she was in the Romford or Chadwell Heath area. She was found on a bus on Chadwell
Neal Ardley is bearing the weight of responsibility after his AFC Wimbledon side’s dire form in League Two was extended to just two wins in 15 outings. The slump in form, compared to five wins in the previous eight games, has dropped the Dons to
Many train passengers can expect a slow start to their morning today. Southern services between South Croydon and East Croydon are subject to delay, alteration and possible cancellation due to an electrical fault in the South Croydon area.
Should Billy Moss make his 50th appearance for London Welsh on Saturday at Jersey then it will not be before time by his own admission. Moss joined Welsh in 2011 on a season long loan from Bath and helped the club to Championship success before
Scammers have been extorting money from pensioners by telling therm they are being fined over disposal of waste following building work. Police are warning elderly and vulnerable people who have had work done on their houses not to be taken in
Croydon Health Services has appointed two new non-executive directors to help improve patient care. Dr James Gillgrass, a retired Croydon GP, and Louise Cretton, a market research specialist, took up their roles with the trust on January 1.
Former Brentford chairman Greg Dyke believes a new stadium can catapult the Bees’ into the Championship – but feels they should already be there. The League One club were granted permission to build a 20,000-capacity stadium at Lionel Road,
A cinema group has launched its January season of films, writes Andy Bloss. Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign has four screenings during January with the first being held earlier this week. The programme includes the documentary Winter Nomads
Researchers at St George's Hospital have discovered drugs which help ease the effects of Crohn's disease. The drugs, known as Thiopurines, dramatically reduce the need for surgery when treating the disease, also known as Inflammatory Bowel Disease
The future of two New Malden restaurants are in the balance after illegal workers were discovered working in them. Councillors will decide the fates of Spicy Island, in Burlington Road, and Su La Korean, in Kingston Road, next week following police
Pupils at St George’s Junior School will benefit from new, modern classrooms next year as part of a two-year refurbishment project. Preparations have commenced ahead of building works, which are due to start in July, with 18 unprotected trees removed
Youths from Colliers Wood surprised elderly care home residents with food and greeting cards to wish them a Happy New Year. Members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association (AMYA) visited the Positive Network Centre, Taylor Rd, Mitcham on New
Kind-hearted residents are being thanked for filling shoeboxes with gifts for children in need across Europe and Africa. Residents, business, schools and churches across Elmbridge chipped in to make the special boxes filled with sweets, toys, colouring
More stormy weather is set to hit the area today. Heavy rain showers, gales and gusts of up to 40mph are to arrive in the area this morning and the unsettled weather will continue for much of the day. The rain will be falling on already-saturated
If your goal for 2014 is to be more active and become fitter, Elmbridge Council is on hand to help make your new year’s resolution a success. Whether you want to put on your walking boots and see more of the borough’s sights or dust off that old
Elmbridge Council’s plans and priorities for the coming year will be displayed for all to see at a special event. Residents are invited to the Let’s Talk Elmbridge event to have their say on local issues, put their questions to the chief executive
