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  • Bees continue winning league run

    Brentford continued their impressive charge up League One, moving joint top with a 2-1 win over Notts County at Meadow Lane on Saturday. Clayton Donaldson got the all important winner in the closing stages, just as the game looked to be heading

  • Croyon Harrier Okoye ready for the Olympic mind games

    New UK Athletics head coach Peter Eriksson insists he will be searching inside Lawrence Okoye’s head as he bids to help him put his London 2012 nightmare firmly behind him. Croydon Harrier Okoye, pictured, was in with a genuine shout of a podium

  • Sian Williams hosts charity ball for hospice

    A glamorous ball hosted by BBC journalist Sian Williams raised thousands for a hospice. Trinity Hospice's Star Ball took place in Planit, Victoria Embankment Gardens, Central London on Saturday. More than £220,000 was raised for the end of

  • KFC TO OPEN IN HAMPTON HILL !!!

    Finally after many years the wait is over,kfc becomes the first fast food chain to open in Hampton Hill highstreet. Last year when The Jenny Lind pub closed down it was to re-open as a kfc, however many members of the local public were against

  • Vote for Paralympic hero in Sports Personality of the Year

    The people of Sutton have their chance to make sure Paralympic hero David Weir ends his year on a high by backing him to win a top sporting prize tonight.   Wallington wheelchair racer Weir is one of 12 sporting stars in with a chance of winning

  • Weir pays tribute to golden role of St Mary's

    David Weir, winner of four gold medals from the London 2012 Paralympics, has admitted that he nearly gave up during his marathon win this summer, writes Jan Kapcia.   Weir, who trains at St Mary’s University in Twickenham, spoke of the emotion

  • Youngsters handed out gold Duke of Edinburgh awards

    Four gold Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) awards were given to a group of talented youngsters this week. Elisabeth Butler, 25, Davey Dijay, 18, Philliomn Seruwo, 20 and Eleanor Swainson, 20, were met by HRH Prince Philip himself before being handed the

  • THE REAL STORY BEHIND SANTA

    Who is Santa? What is the story behind the man in a red suit, with a beard and a fairly big stomach? As Christmas comes hurtling along children anticipate the arrival of Father Christmas and the gifts he comes bearing with.  Often during the Christmas

  • Recipe: Tenderstem, Chantenay Carrot and Brussel Saute

    I’m always trying to think of new ways to serve vegetable accompaniments with a big roast that are easy to prepare and don’t create lots of washing up. This recipe fits the bill perfectly as you have three tasty veggies all cooked together in one (

  • Supernatural west end smash set for New Wimbledon Theatre

    A supernatural West End smash musical will be coming to the New Wimbledon Theatre next Spring. Ghost - The Musical - which made its debut in the West End in the summer of 2011 and is now embarking on a tour of the UK arriving at the New Wimbledon

  • Christmas tree donated to children's ward

    A children’s ward was brightened up this week after receiving a Christmas tree and decorations. Jimmy’s World Bar and Grill, in The Broadway, Wimbledon, delivered the tree to St George’s Hospital, Tooting on Tuesday, December 11. The restaurant

  • Five generations

    Following the birth of baby Nasiah, we are pleased to announce our family now has five living generations. Pictured from left to right are Nasiah McGibbon born November 28, 2012, Kayley Scott age 23 years, Karen Reardon age 43 years, Barbara Reardon

  • Santa is back after mysterious appearance last Christmas

    Santa Claus is back on the roof of an Ashtead shop after making a surprise appearance there last year. Maidenhead Aquatics, new owners of the building, brought the Christmas tradition back to life by putting Santa up on Thursday night. Last

  • Sullivan's saving last chance for the Dons

    AFC Wimbledon on-loan keeper Neil Sullivan has returned to his old haunt with a dual purpose – and should he ever face his old nemesis again, he has a message for him too.   Sullivan, who answered a call from Dons boss Neal Ardley and made his

  • Volunteers wanted for Christmas hamper handout

    A Christmas outreach scheme will launch in Raynes Park next week for the first time. Christmas Lunch on Jesus, run by the Doxa Deo Christian Church, will hand out hampers worth more than £40. MP Stephen Hammond will also be supporting the hand

  • Kettles, electric shavers and irons can now be recycled

    Kettles, electric shavers and irons can now all be recycled under a new system. Croydon council have set aside special containers for the disposal of small electrical items across the borough. Anything placed into the containers are taken to

  • Centre for retired people on the move in West Molesey

    A centre for retired people is set to move into a public hall a mile and a half away from its current location. Elmbridge Council has agreed to relocate the Molesey Centre from its current location in School Road, East Molesey, across town to Mole

  • Thousands raised at Princess Alice Hospice Christmas concert

    A candlelit concert lit up Claygate as hundreds of guests helped raise more than £4,000 for Princess Alice Hospice. Holy Trinity Church opened its doors on Saturday, December 8, when the Friends of Princess Alice Hospice held their annual and hugely

  • Real romance in pantoland

    Love is in the air backstage as well as onstage as pantomine Aladdin opens at Leatherhead Theatre. Magician Michael Jordan, who plays Aladdin and his lovely assistant Tamsyn Sear, who plays the Princess, have struck up a real romance during rehearsals

  • Care home raises thousands during Hanukkah quiz

    A care home for Jewish people raised £5,000 during a supper quiz. Nightingale House, in Nightingale Lane, Balham, hosted the quiz to celebrate Hanukkah. A group of 130 participants enjoyed a meal and took part in the quiz at the concert hall

  • Adult social care website relaunches in Surrey

    A Surrey adult social care website has been relaunched after an upgrade and is now featuring a text messaging service. The website, surreyinformationpoint.org.uk, runs listings of the county’s nursing homes and home care operators. People can