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Band member demands apology for terror slur
One member of the Calypso band who won compensation from Ryanair for being thrown off a plane after being branded as terrorists has demanded an apology from the airline. Jason Constantine, 43 from Chapel Road, West Norwood, and his four bandmates from
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Dixie stormed off during Sally Anne conversation, court hears
Mark Dixie stormed off during a conversation about who killed Sally Anne a court heard today. The 37-year-old chef is accused of murdering the model on September 25, 2005. He denies killing Sally Anne but admits having sex with her dead body. The Old
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Dad accused of trying to kill kids was a 'loving father'
A Chessington man accused of trying to kill his two autistic sons was a "caring and loving father", the Old Bailey heard today. The 47-year-old man allegedly strapped his children, aged five and six, into a car and drove to a remote country lane in
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Boycott town centre shops, says Wimbledon head
The headteacher of Wimbledon College is urging parents to consider boycotting the town centre shops where their children are banned. Get the full story. Posted by: roy, Carshalton on 2:39pm today I get 93 from Morden every morning about 8 and can't
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Amy to sing at awards via satellite
Amy Winehouse is to get round her US visa ban by singing at the Grammy Awards via satellite - and is checking out of rehab to start rehearsals. The former Brit School student's performance will be broadcast live from a London studio on Sunday. A
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Yacht a way for Prince Charles to travel
Prince Charles is to get help in cutting his carbon footprint from a Richmond multi-millionaire. Together with the Duchess of Cornwall the Prince of Wales is due to take an 11 day tour of the Caribbean next month. And he will do it on the Leander, a
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Council Tax and the Police Levy third edition
The Surrey Police Force themselves continue to provide all the evidence needed to prove that they are irresponsible in the use of both money and man/woman power. The Staines Local Guardian reports on a visit to of all places a childrens nursery. A handful
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Warnock's debt to Palace fans
Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock has admitted he owes a debt of gratitude to the Selhurst Park fans for inspiring his team's recent surge up the Championship table, writes Simon Fitzjohn. The Eagles went on a 15-game unbeaten run over the Christmas period
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Parking permits in Wandsworth up from £200 to £450
Parking permits for business owners in Wandsworth have shot up from £250 to £400 this year. The price hike is set to cause outrage among traders across the borough when they renew their permits. Wandsworth Council has upped the cost by 80 per cent.
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Speroni targets Argentina call-up
Crystal Palace keeper Julian Speroni has targeted Championship glory with the Eagles as a way of forcing his way into the Argentina national squad, writes Simon Fitzjohn. The Buenos Aires-born stopper has been a key part of the Eagles' surge up the table
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Residents' phone info tracked
Sutton Council traced the mobile phone details of 15 of its residents last year. Powers given to local authorities in 2000 allow them to apply for personal telephone data of fly-tippers, benefit fraudsters and rogue traders. Figures released by the
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Update: Body found in woods
The body of a homeless man - thought to be 49-year-old Michael Barfoot - was found by a dog walker in Rosehill East. Police and an ambulance were called to the woodland area behind St Helier Hospital at about 11.15am on Tuesday. A police spokesman said
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Council tax to rise by 3.4%
Sutton Council has announced a 3.4 per cent rise in council tax for the coming financial year - with residents of band D properties forking out £1,108.73 for the year. This figure is £300 more than what residents had to spend on council tax in 2000.
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New fire station plans approved
Croydon Council have approved plans to replace Purley fire station with a new, modern building. At a meeting of the planning committee at the town hall last night , the members voted unanimously to allow outline permission for the new station on the
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Exclusive: CCTV shows brazen yobs stealing shop's stock
A shocking video from a Whitgift Centre store shows the extent of the town's youth gang problems. The film, captured by CCTV cameras in Urban Junction shows a group of teens swagger into the store before ripping a gold chain from around a store worker's
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Bird swoops to bolster squad
Carshalton Athletic boss Hayden Bird has raided the transfer market to bolster his ailing squad. Former AFC Wimbledon striker Dwayne Plummer joins to add bite to a struggling frontline, while midfield ballwinner Stuart Harte arrives from Margate. Bird
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Boycott town centre shops, says Wimbledon head
The headteacher of Wimbledon College is urging parents to consider boycotting the town centre shops where their children are banned. Father Adrian Porter has written to all parents hitting out at the "criminalisation" and "alienation" of youngsters
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Blofeld takes the reins at Epsom Park
Epsom Downs Racecourse and Jockey Club Racecourses are pleased to announce that Nick Blofeld has been appointed managing director of Epsom Downs Racecourse, writes Angela Harcombe. He succeeds Stephen Wallis, who recently moved across the group to manage
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Dixie flew into rage over DNA sample, court hears
The man accused of killing Sally Anne Bowman flew into a rage when friends suggested he volunteer his DNA to police, the Old Bailey heard this morning. Chef Mark Dixie, 37, shouted 'Are you f***ing calling me a murderer?', it is claimed. Victoria Chandler
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Madonna joins drinkers at Battersea's beer festival
To see a video of the festival click here. Madonna was just one of thousands of guests supping specialist ales at the Battersea Beer Festival on Wednesday. As well as hundreds of belting beers - including the wonderfully named Ferocious Ferret - the
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End of the road for car boot sale
A Sunday car boot sale which raises money for hospital equipment has been given the boot from its home in Epsom Hospital. Bess Harding, who has raised nearly £3million for the equipment charity and has received an MBE for the effort, received a letter
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Holles girls' skiing glory
Youngsters from Lady Eleanor Holles School in Hampton and Hampton School have returned triumphant from last week's British Schools Championships in Flaine, France. At the girls' event, Lady Eleanor Holles captured the school team trophy for the fourth
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Alcott struggles on the slopes
Twickenham's Chemmy Alcott finished 44th in the St Moritz giant slalom on Sunday. The British number one saw her mixed season continue after she failed to take advantage of good conditions to finish 33rd in the downhill 24 hours earlier. Alcott, 25,
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Haggerty aiming to cement a regular place
Harlequins RL prop Gareth Haggerty is hoping he can erase the memory of relegation last season by proving he is more than just a bit part player at the Stoop this season. The 26-year-old Irishman, was part of the Salford City Reds side that slipped out
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McDermott: Quins are no longer underdogs
Harlequins RL head coach Brian McDermott has warned his players they must ditch their perennial underdogs tag to become pedigree Super League performers this year, writes Stuart Amos. Quins blew a solid start to last season as a succession of injuries
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Henry still has point to prove
Harlequins RL talisman Henry Paul has rubbished talk of simply seeing out his playing days by insisting he still has a point to prove at the club. The New Zealand-born stand-off, who turns 34 next week, is in the last year of his contract. And amid
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Jons happy with Welsh improvement
London Welsh coach Martin Jones was in defiant mood after seeing his side's EDF Trophy charge come to an end with an 18-10 defeat at Nottingham on Sunday. Having suffered a six-try hammering in National Division One at the hands of the same opposition
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Bishay hoping to crash Wasps party
Feltham rugby starlet Chris Bishay is hoping he can use this year's Six Nations to put three months of injury madness behind him to reclaim a spot in the London Wasps first XV, writes Mairianne Reardon. The 20-year-old returned to action last month after
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Saxons rookie Guest eager to copy Easter rising
Harlequins number eight Tom Guest has admitted England's injury crisis means it is not beyond the realms of possibility for him to follow the footsteps of team-mate Nick Easter into the senior squad. The 23-year-old will make his Saxons debut in Sicily
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Swan injured in attempt to kill bird for food
A swan has been seriously injured and its mate is missing after what wildlife rescue experts fear was an attempt to kill the birds for food. The injured swan was one of a pair that had recently made their home on the lake in Wandsworth's King George's
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Quins prove international class
Harlequins director of rugby Dean Richards believes the fact seven of his players are involved in international rugby this week is a tribute to his side's sixth place position in the Guinness Premiership. Number eight Tom Guest, fly-half Adrian Jarvis
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Strettle injury setback could nobble Quins' aspirations
Harlequins flyer David Strettle will be sidelined for up to eight weeks after a breaking a bone in his foot, casting doubt on his club's hopes of a top-six finish in the Guinness Premiership. The 24-year-old was injured making a scintillating 50m break
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Lovely run in Chessington
More than 700 runners will compete in Sunday's Valentine's 10km road race organised by 26.2 Road Runners Club at Chessington College (9am). This year's race is being sponsored by Hi-Tec and there are £100 prizes for the first men and women finishers
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Spot of bother for United
Boss Ernie Howe led furious protests to Wiltshire referee David Woolford after Sutton United were denied a clear-cut penalty in the second half of Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Bromley. Trailing to Gareth Williams' 40th-minute goal, Untied were left fuming
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Huw aiming for a clean sweep
Herne Hill Harriers will be going flat out to retain their Sweatshop Surrey cross country league title in the fourth and final match in Richmond Park tomorrow (Saturday). They won the third match at Reigate last month to close the gap on league leaders
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Schoolgirl stars with Keira
A nine-year-old Wimbledon girl is to grace the silver screen when she stars in a film alongside Keira Knightley and Ralph Fiennes. Poppy Wigglesworth has just finished filming The Duchess, which chronicles the life of 18th century aristocrat Georgiana
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Doctors criticise complex report
Local GPs have criticised a consultation calling for residents' views on the future of London's healthcare, branding it "phenomenally complicated". As part of Healthcare for London: Consulting the Capital, residents are being invited to comment on minister
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Surrey's top cop is new terrorist chief
Surrey's top cop is to take over the job of leading the fight against terrorism. Chief Constable Bob Quick has been appointed as the Met's new assistant commissioner for specialist operations. He takes over from Andy Hayman, who announced his retirement
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Lifestyle TV
When I was living with my mum and dad, I couldn’t wait to move out, mainly because I was looking forward to all the freedom it would give me. I would have my own living room and watch whatever I wanted. I would be able to play my xbox games on the comfort
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Stegmann given England U20 call-up
Harlequins wing Seb Stegmann and Saracens lock Ben Thomas have been drafted into the starting line-up for the England U20 international against Italy ithis weekend. They replace Miles Benjamin (Worcester Warriors) and Gregor Gillanders (Leicester Tigers
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Update: Man dies in Surbiton house fire
An elderly man has died after a house fire in Surbiton last night. The man, believed to be 76 years old, was pronounced dead at the scene after the blaze spread through the ground floor of the semi-detached house in Tolworth Rise North. A woman,
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Quins reach out to India
Harlequins Community team travelled to Kolkata in India for a week to continue to develop relationships between themselves and the charity Future Hope, writes Stephanie Gagne. During their trip community development manager Richard Varney and community
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Esher coach calls for ruthlessness
Esher RFC are only two games from Twickenham after eking out a 17-14 EDF National Trophy victory over Blaydon on Saturday - but have National League One high-flyers Exeter standing in the way. Mike Schmid's men will need to be more clinical if they are
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Cud you name new calves on the heath?
Hounslow Heath rangers need help naming the latest additions to the family. With three new calves the herd on the heath is growing and they need help identifying one cow from the other. So the rangers want people to take part in a competition to name
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Not another telegram!
One of Richmond's oldest residents was sent a second telegram by the Queen after reaching her 105th birthday. Florence Read, known to everyone as Molly, celebrated the landmark birthday with a party at St Mary's House, a care home in Ormond Avenue,
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MP quiet on family fortune
Alan Keen MP has refused to reveal the salary paid to his son who has been on the parliamentary payroll working full-time for his dad for the past seven years. As Mr Keen's constituency manager and senior caseworker, David Keen's salary is paid for by
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On this day...
8th February 1587 - Mary, Queen of Scots is beheaded. 1969 - The world's largest commercial plane, the Boeing 747, makes its first flight. 1997 - British boxer Lennox Lewis becomes WBC Heavyweight Champion after his opponent, Oliver McCall, breaks
