Literacy is an incredibly important subject which should be taught in depth from a very early age. This includes: grammar, comprehension and ambitious vocabulary. However, the UK has fallen from being at the top in their literacy levels to 19th
On the 13th of December, FUSS stormed on to the scene when they rocked The Basement Door in Richmond off its hinges. The gig officially launched their album 'Behind Closed Doors' that has had an extremely positive reception. The 27th of December
The lead up to Christmas has always been one of joy and anticipation in the past. However this year, for the first time ever, I experience the undeniable feeling of anxiety. As we - the year 11s - started our Christmas holidays, we did not join
Croydon Nightwatch is a charity organisation to help the homeless. They help people of every degree of homelessness, from people on the streets to people in hostels struggling to afford food to vulnerable former homeless people needing support to stay
St James Group, the company who will be developing the Nine Elms area recently funded an artistic scheme involving a number of primary schools in the Wandsworth Borough. The aim of the project was to encourage talented artistic students to develop
Local lad, Thomas Mitchell, becomes the latest member of Sutton United's team of staff. At only 15 years of age, he showed great enthusiasm by getting in touch with the club himself to enquire about this position. Previously, the club had no commentary
Over the past four years Aya Lebanese Cuisine (with restaurants in South Wimbledon, Tooting and a takeaway on Wimbledon Broadway) has become a favourite among many locals for its homely feel and unique, delicious food. I caught up with its hardworking
Think being a professional footballer is all about owning Beckingham Palace like David Beckham or building a buy-to-let empire as Robbie Fowler has done? AFC Wimbledon demonstrated just how different life is at League Two level this week by asking
A woman battling depression for a number of years has been chosen as the face of mental health by a leading charity. Helen Convery, 41, from Epsom, was selected from more than 300 applicants nationwide to model in a photo shoot, by mental health
Wishes for a white Christmas were not granted this year, however for many in the South East a wet Christmas was definitely received! The heaviest rain to fall in 35 years hit residents of the villages, Brockham, Betchworth and Leigh over the Christmas
This December Ealing council used the festive time to encourage residents to recycle. They did this by displaying something a little different from a traditional pine Christmas tree. Instead they made their own from 900 plastic bottles. The six
Battersea residents have described a proposed 20-storey tower as a "phallic eyesore" following the submission of a recent planning application. The existing five-storey Heliport House, in Lombard Road, will be converted into a massive 20-storey
Sutton Borough Commander Detective Chief Superintendent Guy Ferguson has given a new year message to our readers. He said: "I would like to wish a Happy New Year to all Sutton residents. It has always been clear to me that the support of our residents
A schoolgirl starred in the BBC Christmas Lectures presented by the Royal Institution. Ines Chung-Halpern, 12, of Putney, attended the filming in December and helped with a demonstration for the show. The annual lectures, titled Life Fantastic
An imaginative re-telling of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Kidnapped is coming to the stage, writes Ciaran Hurley. Kidnapped tells the story of Davie Balfour and Alen Breck as they escape murder and shipwreck on a quest for justice, set against the
Jealous wives, a time-travelling classic, and laughs from the Comedy Store are all lined up to keep you entertained at the Rose Theatre. Thaw out in February and March with a mix of events for all tastes. Carrying over from the end of January
NHS England is looking to recruit new service providers to run four health centres in Croydon. The body plans to implement new contracts at two New Addington practices as well as one in West Croydon and another in Waddon in October and November
A Kingston teenager is soon jetting off to Ghana to volunteer on a building project for four weeks, writes Charlotte Tobitt. Adam Athas, 17, of Coombe Park, will help construct and renovate structures while living with a host family. Adam said
Would you like to sit for hours in a muddy funk hole? Learn about who or what was a Moaning Minnie or a Jack Johnson? Or do you want to be given the chance to see and handle weapons and objects from the World War? If so, march yourself down to
A new programme of short healthy walks has been set up to help more people get out and enjoy the beauty of Elmbridge. Every Friday at 10.30am, a short 10-minute flat walk will take place from Hurst Meadows car park and every Monday from January
Morden's Peugeot dealership has won an award for outstanding customer service to disabled customers. The Motability Car Scheme chose Robins & Day Peugeot Morden for the accolade based on customer feedback. The scheme allows anyone receiving
Surrey County Council’s director of adult social care has stepped down from her post for “personal reasons and by mutual consent”. Sarah Mitchell left the county council on December 31 after making “very significant” contributions to health and
A new walkway named after a late Thames Ditton resident has been unveiled in the village. Pip’s Path, which bridges the gap between the Ashley Road car park and the High Street, was created as part of an ongoing regeneration campaign to “keep the
