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Dons happy to be underdogs
Red tape has ruled new signing Jermaine Darlington out of AFC Wimbledon's FA Cup tie at Exeter City on Saturday. Boss Dave Anderson had hoped to give the 32-year-old defender his debut in Tuesday night's London Senior Cup tie against Dulwich Hamlet -
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Hamlet left in suspense as Roberts and Pinnock could be on their way
Dulwich Hamlet's Ryman Division One South promotion hopes could be dealt a double blow this week with the departure of two star players. The Champion Hill side have enjoyed an encouraging start to the season and are fourth in the table ahead of Saturday's
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Redskins show their character
Former England captain Joe Johnston has hailed the character of his Streatham Redskins team-mates after they maintained their 100 per cent record at Milton Keynes Thunder on Sunday, writes Jon Fitzmaurice. Johnston was named man-of-the-match in the 6
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Fontana finds form in the nick of time
Luke Fontana's return to goal scoring form could not have come at a better time for Carshalton Athletic, who have finally lost patience with his replacement Omari Coleman. Coleman, 25, who joined the Robins at the start of the season after Fontana suffered
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Hazel calls on Ks man to give engine some spark
Sutton United manager Ian Hazel has had enough of his players' stuttering form after their latest defeat, 3-1 at Newport County last weekend. Hazel brought in former Kingstonian midfielder Bashiru Alimi, 24, before the trip to Wales and hopes to make
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Cordery hoping trio can bolster backline
Staines Town are hoping their three new backmen will help them return to winning form at home to Carshalton Athletic in the Ryman Premier Division on Saturday (3pm). But Marien Ifura - returning after a spell out of the game since the end of last season
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Adrian’s perfect response
Fly-half Adrian Jarvis believes he has answered his critics after kicking NEC Harlequins to victory in Ireland on Friday. The Stoop outfit registered their first win of the season over Connacht in the European Challenge Cup with a narrow 19-18 success
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Smith not seeking revenge on the Ks
Boss Billy Smith insists revenge is not on the agenda when his Tooting & Mitcham side face Kingstonian on Saturday. Smith endured a bitter departure from Kingsmeadow in the 1990s when he was sacked as manager, before going on to enjoy successful spells
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It’s all white for Hicks
South Western Road Club cyclist Andy Hicks claimed the prestigious South East England White Jersey title after racking up nearly 10,000 miles on the road this year. The 62-year-old pedalled to seven top three finishes - including four wins - in the 11
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Captaincy highlight for Harlequins star
Harlequins RL loose forward Rob Purdham has described leading England to victory over France as the highlight of his career. The 26-year-old captained his side to a 26-10 victory in the Federation Shield opener at Headingley on Sunday. And Purdham is
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Gareth aims to emulate Tiger
Epsom College fifth-former Gareth Blease is a step closer to realising his dream of playing professional golf, having been selected to represent Wales at U16 level. Gareth, who plays off a handicap of three, is involved in coaching sessions with the
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Leatherhead chase FA Cup dream
Leatherhead boss Dave Harlow has described this weekend's FA Cup clash with AFC Sudbury as the biggest match of his managerial career. The Tanners face Kingstonian's FA Trophy conquerors for a place in the first round proper for the first time in 26
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Man charged over faeces vandalism
British Transport Police have charged a man in relation to a series of alleged vandalism attacks on trains across Croydon and the south east. Bonney Eberndu, 36, of no fixed abode, was arrested by officers in Camberwell Green bus garage yesterday (Wednesday
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Have Philistines taken over town hall?
It seems inconceivable that anyone who wishes to improve cultural standards in Croydon would favour the Arrowcroft proposals for the Gateway development, rather than those of Stanhope Schroder (Plan includes Warehouse, Croydon Guardian, October 18).
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Smokers’ rights curtail ours
After reading the article (Smoking breaks face council ban, Croydon Guardian, October 18) about the ban of smoking breaks for staff at Taberner House I felt elated. One worker stated in the article that if smokers wanted to poison themselves then that
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Helping small businesses to go green and save money
Southlondon.biz, the enterprise arm of Merton Chamber of Commerce, is launching a new service to help small businesses across south west London to go green. The service, funded through a two-and-a-half year contract worth more than £500,000 with the
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Festive season to set cash tills ringing early
Christmas has come early for many of Croydon's businesses as the borough's commercial sector gears up for another lucrative festive period. Businesses have begun putting up displays in a bid to tempt early Christmas shoppers to part with their cash in
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Dangerous doors
Recently my son, who cycles to work in Surbiton from Kingston, was in Penryhn Road when a car passenger opened his door, clearly without looking, knocking my lad off his bike. He sustained a shoulder injury and shock and was off work for seven days.
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More road rage
I must congratulate Kingston Council on the monumental mess it has made in New Malden on the road-narrowing scheme (Guardian, October 19). The bus stop is being revamped - why? I cannot find out. With the temporary traffic lights you can wait for up
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Bypass is one-way ticket to unclean air
I was pleased to note that Baroness Ludford MEP and John Bowis MEP are to press the European Commission to investigate breaches of EU pollution levels by Kingston Council. The A3 was mentioned, but the Kingston town centre one-way system is at least
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Heads must roll over High Street
I trust that all staff and councillors responsible for the "improvement" of New Malden High Street have resigned in shame. Do we have a case of misrepresentation against the incompetent person who designed it? I do know his address: Cloud Cuckoo Land
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Free of charge, free of manners
I thought I would share my Saturday evening with you. My family and friends went out for a meal on Saturday night in Kingston to celebrate my daughter's 25th birthday. On the way to Kingston via the bus we witnessed young boys jumping on the seats just
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Thank you to Alex
One has been hearing so many adverse reports of treatment and management problems in hospitals, plus MRSA, that I feel I must write a letter of praise. Last week I came out of Alex ward in the Roehampton Wing of Kingston Hospital after over five weeks
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Primary school vying for lottery grant in public vote
A Croydon primary school has been short-listed for a competition which could see it land a £50,000 grant for an environment project. Davidson Primary School is one of eight schools in the London region to be shortlisted for the People's Millions Lottery
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Car club could cut ownership
Kingston could be host to a City Car Club if enough people register their interest. The scheme is designed to cut car ownership and provides a pool car that members can pay to use for short periods of time. It is successfully running in other London boroughs
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Take a tour of college facilities
In the past couple of weeks thousands of the borough's students thinking about their future education have enrolled at Croydon College on a variety of courses. The courses lead to nationally recognised qualifications and range from GCSEs, AS and A-levels
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Osteopaths get all over
With reference to the article, Putting your back into helpful therapy, published in the October 19 edition of the Epsom Guardian. It was good to read that an osteopathic school has been established in Surrey and that care is available for people with
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Saying thank you to services
With Remembrance Day approaching, I would like to remind readers to support this year's Poppy Appeal, either by making a donation or offering your services as a volunteer collector. Since 1921, The Royal British Legion has been helping members of the
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Perfectly sensible decision after all
Further to an article the other day highlighting the news that Surrey Police has engaged security guards to look after its headquarters building at Mount Browne in Guildford. I was particularly taken with the remarks attributed to Terry Dicks, a former
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White van man sees red over yellows
In response to Charles Gibson's letter published in your October 19 edition (Thanks for double yellows), I wish to raise a few points. Owners or drivers of white (or any colour) vans often rely on this one vehicle to serve as their mode of transport,
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Trainer should be put in dog house
Like many other greyhounds, mine (an ex-racer) is unsure of other dogs and has occasionally been a bit "grumpy" with them, so I always keep her muzzled. In an attempt to help socialise her with other dogs, I recently took her to a local dog training
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Bin cleaners are breath of fresh air
I wonder how many of your readers saw the advert on page nine of your October 19 edition to have your wheelie bin cleaned free of charge as a trial run. Then you could have the company visit every four weks to wash, disinfect and deodorise your bin to
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Crime shock
In response to Ms H Lynch's letter regarding the police's apparently harsh treatment of a schoolboy shoplifter (Distressed shoplifting lad, September 28) I've no doubt that the boy's distress was down to the fact that he'd both been caught and was about
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Borrowing going up while assets going down
Further to Councillor Drage's letter in your October 5 edition (Get in a Pickles over facts) I would like to look at the basic economic assumptions behind his assertions. The largest asset most people own is their house. In the council's case it is a
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Say no to housing development plans
An important document about the future of Sutton has been launched by the council, but how many people know about it? It goes by the catchy title Core Planning Strategy: Policy Issues and Options. Pay attention - it could affect you because the main
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No scaremongering
By suggesting that one of Sutton's leisure centres is under threat (Crunch time for leisure centres, October 12), Councillor John Kennedy is already living up to his reputation as the Tory opposition spokesman for scaremongering. Let me assure your readers
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Councillor is behind ‘political mischief making’
Your article, Council under fire for care home cover-up', (October 19) is political mischief making that has the result of causing anxiety to some of the most vulnerable of our community and the carers that do a fantastic job looking after them. The
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Crime concerns are being exaggerated
I am writing regarding the letter from Mr Horry about fear of crime in Sutton (Getting our facts straight, October 19). Let me be quite clear, Sutton has some of the lowest crime figures of any borough in the Metropolitan Police Service, while our detection
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Three cheers for car service
I am a widow of 61 who has trouble getting out and about. My son helps me where he can, but otherwise I need the use of taxis as I am a bit unstable on my legs. I use the car service in Abbotsbury Road, formerly known as Prontos. I wish to commend all
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I demand refuse collections be done quietly
The other Saturday morning I was woken at 6.30am by the noise created by the operations for the collection of materials intended for recycling by this council. The collection lorry was parked outside Richmond Court and blocking Richmond Road to where
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Why won’t ‘brighter borough’ help us to recycle?
Wandsworth Council is very good at claiming to be green and urging residents to recycle rubbish. It does not seem to be as good at providing orange sacks to enable them to do it. I have long accepted that neither the council nor its contractors will
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New laws will guarantee safe use of fireworks
With Bonfire Night fast approaching, I am writing to urge safe fireworks use by your readers and also to inform them of an important piece of legislation coming out of the European Union. As your readers get ready to celebrate this annual spectacular
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Stop complaining, foxes are an asset
Having lived in the borough for 26 years, I have not once encountered a problem with foxes. With a large, wildish back garden, and a fairly open door policy, I am well-qualified to comment. I feel priviledged to spot these beautiful, shy creatures in
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Danny called into Quins Euro clash
NEC Harlequins are set to make just one change to the team that started against Connacht last Friday (20th October) for their second game in this seasons European Challenge Cup against Montpellier at the Twickenham Stoop on Saturday afternoon (28th October
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What would you do if a gun was aimed at you?
When unarmed Croydon police constable Barry Lauder chased a gunman through Upper Norwood his actions earned him praise from a judge, a potential police commendation and a Croydon Champion nomination. Despite having a firearm pointed at him, PC Lauder
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Overall crime down but rape and robbery rise
Crime in Croydon is down, although robbery, burglary and rape figures have gone up - according to the latest figures from the Met police. The statistics, which show the number of offences committed in the borough in the 12 months up to September 2006
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Pool plan
Plans for a swimming pool at the Waylands site in Waddon are due to be finalised as the council finishes its viability study. The council is working with Hyde Housing Association and architects Levitt Bernstein to develop outline proposals for the scheme
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Virtually open
Croydon Primary Care Trust's second virtual ward' is to open shortly. Virtual wards care for vulnerable patients living at home who run the highest risk of unplanned admission to hospital. Patients admitted to the virtual wards are cared for in their
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Rail sign
Transport for London (TfL) has moved a step closer to a new railway for East London by awarding a £363m contract to a consortium comprising Balfour Beatty and Carillion. The new railway will run between West Croydon, Crystal Palace and Dalston Junction
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Putting your unsigned act to the 1, 2, 3 test
The search for Croydon's hottest unsigned musical act is underway. The X Factor-style Testing 1, 2, 3 contest - sponsored by the Croydon Guardian - aims to unearth Croydon's most musically gifted acts. The annual talent show is split over three categories
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Soldier’s rape charge
A soldier from Purley has appeared in court charged with the repeated rape of a 17-year-old girl in a London park. David Wright, 25, is accused of attacking the teenage girl with fellow serviceman Adam Bray, 20, in Green Park, London, on September 30
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Man hit and killed by Gatwick Express
A 62-year-old man has died after being hit by a train at one of the borough's railway stations at the weekend. British Transport Police said they were called to South Croydon Railway Station at around 6.50pm on Saturday evening after hearing reports
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Lucky star
Star of Croydon's upcoming panto Georgina Bouzova has narrowly made it through to the next round of hit BBC1 show Strictly Come Dancing. Georgina, who will play Snow White in the Fairfield Halls panto this year, and professional dancing partner James
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Gang attack
A 16-year-old boy was attacked by a gang of youths at a bus stop. Police said the boy was waiting in Whitehorse Road on Friday October 6 when a large group of men got off a number 604 bus. The group of 15-20 black youths attacked the boy and tried to
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Croydon Guardian named best free paper in south
The Croydon Guardian has been named best free weekly newspaper in London and the south of England. Croydon Guardian beat other shortlisted newspapers, the Crawley News and Bexley Times, at the EDF Energy London and South of England Media Awards on Monday
