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Call for vet voting
Time is running out for you to get your nominations in for our Kingston's best vet competition. With just two more weeks to go, our latest featured vet is Peter Melville of Aspen Veterinary Surgery in Tolworth. He has been nominated by Sarah Coleman
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Margo’s love of cats, dogs, rabbits and rats
Juggling a family, your own veterinary surgery and a veritable farmyard of animals at home is a tough challenge, and it is one faced every day by Margo Scott. Margo, 49, from the Hope and Davies' Practice in New Malden, is the latest challenger for the
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Dolls on top
If West End musical Guys and Dolls were a battle of the sexes, the female of the species would be hot favourites on this showing. New girl Samantha Janus, who joined the cast earlier this month, steels the show as desperate-to-be-married dancing girl
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Thanks to generosity of Worcester Park
On Friday, October 13, the Sutton branch of the National Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) held a collection outside Waitrose in Worcester Park. On behalf of the committee and volunteers of the Sutton NSPCC, I would like to thank the
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Reality check for those with no time for vans
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/drivers of white (or any colour) vans often rely on this one vehicle to serve as their mode of transport, whatever
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Support staff
I agree with James O'Brien (Why smash St Helier, October 5). I, like Mr O'Brien and his family, have used St Helier Hospital on several occasions. The standard of care I received over the years has been good. All the hospital needs is a coat of paint
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We’ll end up living in a hive
Recently, I wrote to Golfrate Property Management to express my sadness at the closing of the Kendrake Chilren's Bookshop. As this event was featured in the Sutton Guardian, and as there are many other people who feel the same way, I wondered if the
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Warming idea
I do not agree with using sandwiches for lunch at St Helier and Epsom hospitals for several reasons. This would replace the usual hot lunch that was provided. I realise this has to be cost effective, but it will throw up a lot of problems. Different fillings
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Fighting for our just cause
In response to your article by Sara McCorquodale regarding the hospital cuts at St Helier (Pyjama drama, October 5). As far as I could remember, when my late husband was a patient, he had to take his own pyjamas, apart from the time that he was admitted
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Cheap alternatives to poor sandwiches
Having read recently that hospital patients, especially the elderly, are malnourished, I was amazed to learn that they will soon be offered sandwiches at lunchtime instead of the usual hot meal, in order to economise. These sandwiches will, doubtless
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Dev happy with a point by his battling 10 men
Hampton & Richmond Borough chief Alan Devonshire was delighted with a point after his side battled back from a goal and one man down to secure a 1-1 draw with near-neighbours Ashford Town. Midfielder Kelvin McIntosh saw red for two bookable offences
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Power to the police
The letter from Ms H Lynch (Distressed shoplifting lad, September 28) beggars belief. Is she seriously worried about the "human rights" of a thief? Unfortunately the bleeding heart' liberal attitude displayed by her and many others like her in the borough
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Oil be back
Regarding Sutton Council's new recycling facility, I was advised by email that it dealt with mixed automotive chemicals, oil-soaked rags, and used oil filters. At the site, I was directed to tip the mixed automotive fluids into the used oil vat (probably
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When apples caught of my eye
Having always been a supporter of local shops I was delighted to find in my special greengrocer, The Country Harvest, in Carshalton High Street, a lovely selection of English apples to celebrate the apple festival season. Peter, the owner, and his ever
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Fumes have caused my lungs some permanent damage
I was interested to read the letter from Dr S Prokop in your September 28 edition (Car fumes are causing illness) about fumes and pollution causing asthma. I was (wrongly) diagnosed with asthma for some 18 months, but eventually the respiratory department
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Diamond thanks your help
On behalf of the Diamond Centre for Disabled Riders, I would like to thank everyone who came along to our recent autumn fair to help us raise over £9,000 - the most successful fundraising day we have ever held. The Diamond Centre is a registered charity
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Getting a good clean
As a councillor for Wallington North I write in response to V Raine's letter, Tidying up our side roads, as printed in your September 28 edition. I agree that the weeds have become prevalent in many roads in this area following the copious amounts of
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CIA's new star's ready for home debut
Merton-based basketball side CIA play their first home league game against Lithuania tomorrow (Saturday). Having managed to secure nearly all of last season's squad, CIA have added several new signings including former National League stars Jayde Williams
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Monye misses out for Quins
NEC Harlequins have made two changes for tomorrow's vital Guinness Premiership clash with Northampton at the Twickenham Stoop (3pm). In the back division, Andy Gomarsall is at scrum half and replaces Danny Care, who drops to the bench. Injury
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Broadway’s array of places to shop
Your correspondent Jeff Stonard questions what shops there are in Tolworth at present? Well, Iceland, Marks & Spencer and Budgens for a start. A local butcher and greengrocer, a hardware shop, pharmacies including Boots, a computer store and a flower
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A-boards ban gratitude
I would like to express the Kingston Society's sincere gratitude to all those who responded to our call to petition the council's scrutiny panel on the banning of A-boards. As most people will know, the panel decided by a large majority to support its
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The Manchester Collection - Platform 1 Gallery
Fed-up with forking out a fortune to live in a boxroom? Tired of being kept awake at night by the sound of gunfire? Sick of dodging drunks on your door step? It could be worse - you could be living in Manchester. New York-born photo-journalist Sebastian
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Norwood meet
Residents and businesses from Norbury and Upper Norwood are invited to attend a Neighbourhood Partnership meeting on Wednesday November 15. The meeting, which will take place at the Salvation Army Community Hall in Westow Street, Upper Norwood, will
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An unforgettable day
AFC Wimbledon boss Dave Anderson admits it will be a struggle to bring his players back down to earth after the heady scenes of last weekend's FA Cup exit at the hands of Exeter City. The Dons have been gripped by a feel-good factor that even a 2-1 defeat
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Burnett aims to bring the crowds back
Dulwich Hamlet manager Wayne Burnett is banking on a boost to attendances if he can keep his side's good run going. Saturday's hard-fought 3-2 victory at Maidstone United pushed Dulwich back up to third place in Ryman League Division One South, just
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Skinner and Ross sign Quins contract
Will Skinner and Mike Ross have both signed new contracts with NEC Harlequins. Openside flanker Skinner has agreed a new two-year deal that'll keep him at Quins until at least June 2009, with tighthead prop Ross committing himself to the club until June
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Repackage problem of dealing with waste
I refer to your front page story will change be a load of rubbish' in your October 26 2006 edition, which was very accurately reported. Spelthorne Borough Council has taken its time in deciding how to tackle the very sensitive area of rubbish collection
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Time to address issues once and for all
Jack Straw's reform proposals for the Lords and the story of Prince Charles' tax raise again the crying need for a new constitutional settlement. Picking off these issues one by one as they surface wastes time and energy. The main political parties
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Labour proving poor at running NHS
Huge numbers of people recently marched through nearby Epsom to protest over local hospital cuts. Similar scenes are likely to occur in Spelthorne and Runnymede judging by reports of planned cuts here. It is worth remembering that all this results from
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Lib Dems opposed day centre decision
The letter last week from Mr Trace on the Day Centre issue deserves a response. He wrote Spelthorne councillors took the decision to close the Benwell and Stanwell Centres in their current form. However, I must point out that it was the Conservative
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No demolition until investigation done
An article in the Daily Telegraph spells out the grim fact - on closure of their day centres, elderly people are forced into isolation and many commit suicide. Are Spelthorne's Conservative councillors so devoid of conscience that they will not even
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Strike could hit postal services this Christmas
A Royal Mail strike across London could be on the cards for Christmas after the Communication Workers Union agreed to ballot its 30,000 Royal Mail members in a dispute over London weighting. A spokesman for the Union said: "Against a background of soaring
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Cat killed with fireworks
A New Addington family was devastated this week when they found their much-loved cat had been killed by a firework. Reg Purkiss, 35, from King Henry's Drive, was called by neighbours early on Tuesday morning after his cat Tigger was found outside his
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Final visa verdict for transatlantic couple
An American woman who has been married to a Shirley teacher for more than four years is facing deportation after the Home Office said there was not enough evidence to prove their marriage was genuine. Despite support from MPs and the local community,
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Closure points to Lab deficit
I read with interest the squabble between the Conservatives and Labour. I have to say I find the suggestion that the Labour Party didn't generate a deficit during their administration somewhat disingenuous. For instance, I like many remember our local
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Falling victim to Catch 22 situation over disabled parking bays and blue badges
Recently we received a parking ticket while our car was parked in a disabled bay outside our home. The reason given is that I did not display my blue badge. We do not display my blue badge at night because of the market that there is for stolen ones.
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Knowing way
Do stop picking on smokers (Smoking breaks face council ban, Croydon Guardian, October 18). If ever I'm lost in Croydon or elsewhere there is sure to be someone outside an office block with his or her cigarette who can give me directions. LIZ SANFORD
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Poverty is key to crime and living
Figures recently released by the Government show a shocking variation of life expectancy within our borough. The residents of poorer wards like Waddon, New Addington, Broad Green and, my home ward, Selhurst, are likely to die six years earlier than those
