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Old Wimbledonians 28 Winchester 12
Old Wimbledonians, in an entertaining match enjoyed by both sets of spectators, outlasted the strong display from the visitors and moved up the table to fifth position in London South West Three, writes Kevin Donovan. Scoring three tries to one was a
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Do the maths
Oh dear, more cuts at the town hall. Things must be bad. This time it’s the turn of our voluntary groups. David Cameron’s caring Conservatism hasn’t quite trickled down from Notting Hill to Katharine Street. Looks like the former council leader Tony Newman
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Dons Diary - November 8, 2006
There will be an unusual event at the Earlsmead Stadium, Harrow, this Saturday, when AFC Wimbledon play a rare Ryman Premier League match. It is back to the cups next Tuesday, though, for the battle of Merton at Tooting & Mitcham in the Westview League
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Hospital closure
I note Wandsworth Council's recent comments regarding the proposed closure of Bolingbroke Hospital. It goes without saying that all efforts to maintain and improve local health services are to be welcomed. However, I note that the council's standpoint
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Choir sets sight on getting to final
A Purley children's choir has made it to the closing stages of the BBC Radio 3 Choir of the Year competition. The Emerald Choir is now set to compete in their category final at Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff on Sunday, November 12. They will perform
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Woman’s body recovered from canal
The body of a drowned 69-year-old woman reported missing by her husband was found in a Surrey canal by Walton firefighters. Elizabeth Fitt, from Camberley, was found in the Basingstoke Canal between Mytchett and Ash in the early hours of Tuesday, October
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Authorities shut down Selhurst crack house
A Selhurst drugs den has been shut down after neighbours told the authorities that crack and heroin were being used there. The closure came as part of a joint operation by Croydon Council, London and Quadrant Beaver Homes and Selhurst Safer Neighbourhood
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Hockey: Richmond 2 Purley Walcountians 2
Last saturday a disappointing afternoon in Chiswick saw Richmond men's first XI held to a 2-2 draw by Purley Walcountians. The home side were missing midfielder Robert Woodhead and forward Tim Young who were out through injury. Richmond made a dominant
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The secret is in their kiss
The secret to a long marriage is to always kiss and make up, according to one Croydon couple who have just celebrated 60 years of marriage. Stephen and Daphne Thurlow received a telegram from the Queen in recognition of their diamond anniversary - which
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Hockey: Walton & Weybridge 1 Merton 3
It's sometimes said that it's a sign of a good side which plays badly and wins - if so, there's hope for Merton Hockey Club. They certainly didn't play well yet carved out a relatively easy win against a tetchy Walton side. Merton started poorly, rarely
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Two more teenagers arrested after street fight stabbing
Two teenagers were arrested yesterday evening in connection with the murder of a 16 year old on Saturday evening. Eugene Attram, from Thornton Heath, was stabbed to death with a knife during a fight between two gangs on Saturday night in Mitcham. He
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Reserves stay top despite defeat
Sutton United reserves remain in top spot in the Suburban League despite crashing 4-1 at Hayes on Saturday. Jason Henry missed a first-half penalty and United's consolation came from Alex McKay 11 minutes from time. United face AFC Wimbledon in the
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Newman, but old Labour
Councillor Tony Newman's vitriol continues unabated as he snipes at and decries every act from the recently elected Conservative councillors via the Croydon Guardian. When Labour took the reins of Croydon Council from the Conservatives it was financially
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Police patrols needed at ‘chucking out time’
The criticisms levelled against Croydon police have developed over the last few years - they have not just happened (Police top brass come under fire, Croydon Guardian, October 25). There have been many indicators in the reports that are submitted to
