A gang member who kidnapped and tortured two hostages and demanded ransom money from their families has been jailed for 20 years. Christopher White, 29, of Bute Road, Broad Green, was part of a five-strong gang that burned its victims with irons
The balance of clouds and blue sky over south London was about right this morning, plenty of blue and just enough splashes of white to make the view interesting. Sadly, the clouds keep growing...
People in Kenley whose homes are at risk from surface water flooding are being asked to help with a study to tackle the issue. Croydon Council has written to residents in several Kenley streets asking for detail about water levels, drains and culverts
A 14-year-old school boy has been missing for a week. Tapi Nheta, from Croydon, was reported missing on May 21. Croydon Police and charity Missing People are urging anyone who knows him to get in touch if they have any information about the
Only once before since their formation in 1905 have the Eagles finished higher than 10th in the top flight of English football. That was in 1990-91 under the guidance of Steve Coppell, and the following season they finished in 10th - their second
Charlie Edwards insists he is ready to make a big statement in only his third professional featherweight bout at York Hall tonight (Thursday). The 22-year-old fighter from Beddington faces Brett Fidoe (4-16-2) who, despite his lowly record, has
Carshalton boxer Ricky Boylan is not considering defeat when he gets back in the ring tonight, because he knows the implications. The 26-year-old former Southern Area champion (12-2-0) takes on Daza Usher (9-4-0) at York Hall looking to bounce
Spencer CC skipper Neil Baker has reasons to be cheerful after a third consecutive win put them top of the Surrey Championship Division One table. However, it was a close run thing at Ashtead and it came down to Jim Codling hitting a four off the
Tuesday night was a special night at Selhurst Park with Crystal Palace and Dundee fans coming to pay their respect to goalkeeper Julian Speroni. The Argentinean was celebrating his testimonial match in front of more than 11,000 fans, including
A safe was stolen during a burglary at a coffee shop. Costa Coffee in Banstead high street was targeted on Sunday. Police believe the getaway may have involved a car which hit a tree stump and a wall before driving off towards Wilmot Way.
I need to correct the statements made in Councillor Shields’ letter (Letter was most ironic, May 21). The council offered a very good deal to the residents of Green Wrythe Lane so that defective properties could be demolished and new affordable
Croydon’s newly elected mayor Patricia Hay-Justice is determined to promote the borough as much as she can during her mayoral year. She was voted in to the post last Thursday at Croydon Council’s annual general meeting and has already been carrying
Did you buy a high chair from me on Sunday at Beddington Park TS Puma boot sale? After telling you all the straps were there I have since found one in my car and feel terrible. Please contact me through the Sutton Guardian at newsdesk@suttonguardian.co.uk
I would like to thank Sutton Guardian for its comprehensive election coverage and for sponsoring candidate debates. I would also like to thank the 5,546 people who voted for me. I was a pioneering candidate for Labour and your votes for me will
We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone in Sutton who voted Green in the general election. You all share our desire for a more equal, just and flourishing society, while recognising the vital importance of caring for the environment
Regarding the granting of planning permission for a temporary mosque in Worcester Park, (New mosque gets go-ahead, May 14). The planning inspector Richard Clegg has shown complete disregard for the residents who attended the public meetings and
The Conservative candidate should not complain that his party could not spare more of the £16.7m, more than twice Labour’s amount and nearly four times the Liberal Democrats, it threw at the election for his campaign (Losing to Lib Dems “hard to swallow
Five men have been charged with robbery and firearms offences after a raid at a post office in Croydon. They were charged late last night with conspiracy to rob the branch in High Street on Tuesday morning. Two people were taken to hospital
Safety concerns have been raised after a cyclist died in a collision between a van, a car and a tanker. Surrey Police confirmed the female cyclist, a woman in her 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene after the accident near the junction of Rydens
Team GB Olympian Julia Bleasdale might have been the star attraction at the Bushy Park parkrun on Saturday, but her time may have had her future husband sweating at the altar. The 33-year-old Thames Hare & Hounds athlete, who finished eighth
Two girls’ schools are set to merge under ambitious plans that would not affect their individual identities, said those close to the proposals. Nonsuch High School for Girls and Wallington High School for Girls have issued a statement this week
A top consultancy firm looks set to lose thousands of pounds after its staff held a conference call about radical plans for Epsom and St Helier hospitals on a train. Management consultants for Deloitte, one of the 'Big Four' professional services
