After agonising over the weather forecast over the last few days, it surely looked bleak and wet. Everyone eagerly awaiting the Cheam Cricket Club open day were worried that perhaps the long awaited event may become a washout. There was fear that the
On Wednesday 23rd April Fairlands Park next to Sainsbury’s in North Cheam was closed off following a gruesome enquiry. It was reported a human finger was found so police were forced to evacuate and close the park. Police were from New Scotland
The rush we see in the libraries show how dedicated most students are towards getting the best results possible for their GCSE/A-levels as keen students come every day for at least 3-4 hours to get their revision done. Students got together with their
The rush we see in the libraries show how dedicated most students are towards getting the best results possible for their GCSE/A-levels as keen students come every day for at least 3-4 hours to get their revision done. Students got together with their
Crystal Palace saw their club record-equalling five game Premier League winning run come to an end this afternoon as they lost 2-0 at Selhurst Park against Manchester City. There was a sense of expectation around SE25 today - could the least expensive
For the past 7 months I have been volunteering at a homework club for primary school children at the BridgeLink Centre on Ivybridge Estate. The children can bring their own homework, or if they’ve finished that, we set them maths or English work. Being
With promotion already assured, Brentford fell to a 4-1 defeat at Colchester United on Saturday. Relegation-threatened Colchester grabbed a vital win as they put three past the Bees in the first half alone, before adding a fourth in a second half
Pollution is a severe problem that humans mostly cause, but all living things suffer from. Noise, light, water and air pollution are some of the most common types. These affect our lives causing difficulties such as water borne diseases, food shortages
Over the last few months I have had the privilege of joining in with The Happy Kings & Queens Drama Group as a volunteer for The Sunnybank Trust, which is an Epsom based charity working with young people and adults with learning disabilities. The
William Shakespeare was an English poet, playwright and actor, who is still widely regarded as one of the world’s greatest writers. As you may or may not know, on Wednesday the 23rd of April, was Shakespeare’s 450th birthday was celebrated internationally
From the 6th to the 10th of April, South London Youth Orchestra, colloquially known as SLYO, put on another one of its courses for young musicians at James Alleyns Girls’ School, in Dulwich. These courses happen three times a year, at Easter, during
“My curves are not crazy.” – Jazz, 1947, by Henri Matisse; a book that is filled with Matisse’s stunning paper cut-outs. This technique, that was showcased in some of his later work, is now on display at London’s Tate Modern. The revolutionary
As the conflict in Syria continues, with an estimated 150,000 killed in the midst of this once beautiful and historic country, Syria is preparing for a presidential election. For many years, the Assad family has ‘ruled’ Syria and suspiciously won all
It is not very often that you come across someone in everyday life who inspires you. We may each have our own celebrity of choice who we adore and idolise above everybody else, but when is it someone who we actually know? Even when the heroic stories
The graves of two Victoria Cross recipients from Mitcham and Tooting are set to be restored thanks to a Government grant. Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has announced a £100,000 funding boost for the Victoria Cross Trust, which maintains the
The prestigious Victoria and Albert Museum in London is renowned for holding excellent and highly popular fashion exhibitions and their March 2015 one is definitely not going to disappoint. Tickets for the, late yet highly commended fashion designer
Hundreds of books were given away for free in Sutton during World Book Night. Volunteers from libraries across the borough handed out titles and held activities to celebrate the joy of reading, as part of the nationwide event. World Book Night
A vulnerable 82-year-old man from Tolworth has gone missing. Police are appealing for help to trace John Harding, who was last seen in Tolworth at 7pm on Saturday, April 26. Mr Harding has diabetes, dementia and high blood pressure, and fears
With public examinations just around the corner, I’m sure most people in years 11 to 13 have become well acquainted with phrases such as “but I have time”, or my personal favourite, “I would start working, but the book’s too far away” (‘too far’ being
Two weeks? Two weeks? Only two weeks? Yes, there are just two transient weeks (believe it or not) till I will be submerged into the terrifying world of GCSE’s; the dreaded time period of any fifteen/sixteen year old student. A fortnight before my exams
Thistleworth Lawn Tennis Club is a club in Osterley, London where, as the name suggests, one can play tennis. Children from as young as the age of five up to 18 are able to have sessions with coaches on Saturday mornings. There are also training sessions
A delegation from Merton Council will meet Andrew Gilligan, the Mayor’s cycling commissioner, to propose an ‘outer London Hour Bike hire scheme’. If the project goes ahead Merton Council will receive £10 million for it over a three year period.
The national panic has begun; GCSE and A-level exams are fast approaching. The late nights of last minute revision and nervously waiting for exam results are still to come, but the less documented time before exams is just as important. I caught
As summer exams are rapidly approaching for GCSE and A level students, there is no denying that having all the social networking sites and messaging apps such as WhatsApp at the nation’s finger tips leads to easy access procrastination. While 60%
Together with Putney Heath, the Commons are approximately 400 hectares of heathland, woodlands and ponds. Wimbledon Common is protected from being built upon by the Wimbledon and Putney Commons Act 1871. It has become a site of scientific interest
If you are going to have a natural talent for a sport, you could do a lot worse than motorhead Mikey Gleeson. The nine-year-old from Wimbledon Chase first got behind the wheel of a kart aged just five and he already has last year’s Bambino Star
Crystal Palace will be looking to continue their recent run of good form when they entertain title contenders Manchester City at Selhurst Park this afternoon. After a poor start to the season, the Eagles looked a certainty for relegation, but a
After months of waiting the brand new , refurbished Anglo Saxon gallery has opened at the British Museum. Although it is housed in the same room as previously, Gallery 41, the gallery looks much bigger and there are more artefacts. There is also a
A man stabbed to death in South Croydon on Thursday has been named by police. Andrew David Else, 52, from Pixton Way, died after being stabbed multiple times in Selsdon Park Road at about 10.30pm on April 24. He died at the scene. One neighbour
Sam Keegan from Sutton wins national award for being a great ‘buddy’ Sam Keegan from Sutton is celebrating after being presented with a special Buddy Award by BBC TV presenters Dick & Dom, (Richard McCourt and Dominic Wood) at a prestigious ceremony
A pile of discarded cardboard boxes caught fire inside a block of flats in Tadworth last night. Firefighters were called to the three-storey block in Chetwode Road just after 9pm, after a pile of rubbish in the first floor corridor caught alight
Little did I know when I was writing last week’s column suggesting inequality in the way cases of fielding an ineligible player was handled that, just days later, AFC Wimbledon would be charged with that very offence. And, yet, already the Dons
Despite being safe, Crystal Palace will not be taking their foot off the Premier League pedal, says boss Tony Pulis. Palace can have a say in where the title goes as they host Manchester City this afternoon in the penultimate game of the season
Mitcham footballer Josue Antonio has beaten almost 6,000 entrants to win a one-year professional contract with Swindon Town. The 18-year-old defender won the Samsung Win A Pro Contract competition and will join the League One side for an intensive
Weightlifter Peter Cardona will be carrying a heavy burden into Europe beyond the cold steel of his profession. Last month, the 50-year-old from Worcester Park won the men’s 50-55-year-old British Masters weightlifting title in the 69kg class.
Do you believe that everything in life is black and white? If so, a night with a spiritual medium may leave you feeling differently. Following his sell-out Spiritual Awakenings Tour, Andrew Dee is back with his Black or White show. The spiritualist
An experimental new approach aimed at protecting young or vulnerable witnesses who give evidence during a trial has been tested at Kingston Crown Court. The Ministry of Justice is launching a pilot scheme that would allow children under 16 and
Meet the soldiers of Surrey at a special event supported by the country’s oldest military charity. The day will be packed with talks and displays and re-enactors telling the story of the soldiers who came from the local area who fought in the Napoleonic
The annual Wimbledon Village Fair is billed as the largest free outdoor event in south London and will take place on Saturday, June 21 this year. The day includes a horse show, food villages, live music, arts and crafts stalls, a dog show and a
A day of remembrance to mark the centenary of World War I, hosted by Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre, takes place next month. Organisers asked Elmbridge residents to bring mementos, such as photos of loved ones, memorabilia and documents to help experts
Five runners who completed the London marathon for the Princess Alice Hospice raised more than £9,000. Each of the runners who took part in the event on Sunday, April 13, had their own reasons for choosing to support the Esher hospice, with Oliver
