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Power cut leaves cinema in dark
Cinemagoers were left in darkness when Clapham Picture House was affected by a power cut at 6.45pm this evening. EDF Energy confirmed the power failure and said engineers would be on site at 8.45pm to assess the problem. A ticket office worker at sister
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Kate 'ignored' murder accused on first date
Walton businesswoman Kate Beagley was ignoring fitness trainer Karl Taylor on their first date shortly before he killed her, the Old Bailey has been told. A witness who shared a table with the couple at the Roebuck pub in Richmond, Surrey, said Miss
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Latest: Police name man stabbed at gay cruising spot
A man who was stabbed in public toilets in a popular gay cruising ground in Walton has been identified. Peter Jeffrey Akers, 50, known as Jeff, was stabbed in Walton Lane, just off Walton Bridge at around 3pm yesterday afternoon. Mr Akers, from Wallington
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Twickenham heiress and ex-hubby row over fortune
An Twickenham heiress hopes to overturn a court ruling allowing her former hubby to claim half her estate. Linda Berkeley has gone to an Appeal Court after two judges in lower courts found there was "no good reason" the wealth of the marriage should
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Cheryl Cole jets in for Brits show
Girls Aloud star Cheryl Cole has arrived back in the UK for an appearance at the Brit Awards - and a showdown with her footballer hubby. The singer, who lives in Oxshott in Elmbridge, was pictured at Heathrow Airport minus her wedding ring after returning
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Council tax to rise 5.4%
Council tax in Epsom and Ewell is going to rise by 5.4 per cent, it was announced this week, meaning residents living in Band D properties will have to pay an extra £71.66 a year. At a full meeting of Epsom and Ewell Borough Council this week, councillors
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Purley youth project juniors half term fun!
PYP juniors were open over the half term week and great fun was had by all, we had lots of fun activities including the bouncy castle, badge making,air hockey, table football, table tennis, pool and lots more. We had been making toast and we have free
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Footbridge folly
Regarding Clockhouse Lane railway bridge. It's disappointing to learn that Hounslow and the other authorities cannot agree to install a footbridge to make it safer for cyclists and pedestrians. Perhaps the only solution is to have traffic lights with
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Waste collection service sold off
The decision to flog off trade rubbish collection services in Spelthorne was slammed as "asset stripping" used to "mask incompetence". Spelthorne Council agreed to sell its commercial waste division to SITA for £311,000 - a decision that was kept confidential
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Serving his own interests
Some time ago I began writing to Richard Ottaway, my representative in Parliament. I expressed concern at the abuse of expenses by the Hon Member for Old Bexley and Sidcup. I felt that 10 days suspension was grossly inadequate and the repayment of
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Surbiton squander two-goal start
Surbiton blew a 2-0 lead as they went down 3-2 at Beeston in the National Premier Division at Highfields Stadium, Nottingham, on Saturday. Despite early home pressure, Surbiton took a ninth-minute lead when Martin Dye's firm hit into the circle saw James
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Efit released of rapist who said he had HIV
Police have released an efit of a man who raped a 24-year-old Battersea woman and told her he had HIV. The Met Police say the woman was raped after being dropped off near her home after a night out around 2.30am on December 15 last year. The woman
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Hardy anglers beat the cold
The desperately cold weather means I have not had a single call about catches from stillwaters this week, writes Ray Robson. Fortunately, a few hardy river anglers have endured the freezing conditions and been rewarded with some fine sport. Raynes Park's
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Injury delaying Daws' return
Carshalton boxer Lenny Daws is hoping he can put an injury nightmare behind him to kick start a make-or-break year for him with a showpiece fight in March. The 29-year-old Morden-born fighter was forced out of a Friday's scheduled fight at Bethnal Green
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Can you be sure boyfriend didn't kill Sally Anne, jury asked
The jury in the trial of pub chef Mark Dixie were asked if they could be sure Sally Anne Bowman was not killed by her boyfriend. Closing the defence case, Anthony Glass QC told the Old Bailey jury unless they were certain Sally Anne's boyfriend Lewis
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'No clue about finances'
Every time Labour leader Tony Newman comments on the council's finances he reveals he hasn't a clue what he's talking about. A few weeks ago he was predicting a council tax increase of six per cent or further cuts in council services. In fact, bills
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Walking your way to a healthier lifestyle
Walking routes in Croydon are to receive a share of a £30million grant from the London Assembly. Sutton and Merton will also benefit from a plan to redevelop existing pedestrian facilities and lay lots more. The aim is to lower emissions and to
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Planning that serves the people
So Councillor Luke Clancy believes that a huge tower block in the centre of Croydon will revitalise it (Sky's the limit when it comes to building, Croydon Guardian, February 13). Oh dear. What it is likely to do is pave the way for another round of
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Oxshott dealer jailed
An Oxshott drug dealer has been jailed for two years. James Alexander Churchman pleaded guilty to possession of class A drugs with intent to supply at Kingston Crown Court. The 24-year-old was arrested on August 31 last year in Cobham after an operation
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Teen arrested over YouTube video
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of involvement in a disturbing video on YouTube showing two Croydon schoolboys being forced to kiss each other by a gang. The Croydon Guardian reported the video to the police. It showed two pupils
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Legal bid to end post office closures
London Mayor Ken Livingstone is considering legal action against plans to close 171 post offices across the city. get the full story Posted by: retinol, sutton What a shock that Kens decided to stand up for the post offices 3 months before the
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Jack shows way for Leatherhead medal heroes
Leatherhead swimmers have amassed 42 medals after the first two weekends of the Surrey Championships. Thirteen have been golds with 15 silvers and 16 bronzes. Leading the way at present is 12-year-old Jack Beddoes. He started the previous weekend at
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consolation
A list of things Craig helped me come up with, of things I love about living in the UK, and why it therefore doesn’t suck that we’re no longer in the beautiful, gorgeous Paris, where we spent last weekend: My family are here My friends are here Purple
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Death threats sent to Chelsea boss at club's Cobham training ground
Anti-Semitic death threats have been sent to Chelsea boss Avram Grant in a package containing a mysterious powder. The football club's training ground at Cobham, Surrey, was sealed off after a member of staff opened the package on Tuesday. A note addressed
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Stars preparing for tonight's Brit Awards
Amy Winehouse is preparing to perform two numbers at the Brit Awards tonight. One of the numbers sang by the troubled star, fresh out of rehab, will be Valerie as part of a medley with Ronson, Brit School graduate Adele, and Daniel Merriweather. But
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McBean joins Eastleigh on loan
Sutton United striker Warren McBean has signed for Blue Square South rivals Eastleigh on a month's loan. McBean hasn't featured in the United line-up since Steffan Ball's signing from Ramsgate a fortnight ago. Meanwhile, Zak Graham and Lewis Gonsalves
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Robins player pushes ref in red card
Carshalton Athletic's 18-month home unbeaten run in the league came to an end with a 2-1 home defeat by Ashford Town. Tommy Tydeman, who pushed the referee, was one of two Robins players sent off. Anthony Bridgeman scored for Carshalton, who visit Corinthian
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Mitcham family star in Wife Swap
A disciplined Mitcham family swapped structure and routine for a life where fun comes first and education last when they appeared on Channel Four's Wife Swap, broadcast last Sunday. Wife Ife from the Menfesawi-Imani family of Seely Road, Mitcham spent
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Exhibition not quite on track
Having visited the Airtrack exhibition at Spelthorne Leisure Centre, I was disappointed by the lack of any detail on roads and access to the proposed new high level platform. What about the disabled and elderly for which our existing station caters
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Glyn lead way for state school at English meet
Glyn Technology's swimming team excelled at the English Schools Finals in Sheffield, finishing as the highest ranked state school in the country. The senior boys' team of Alex Evans, Don Potter-Edwards, Robert Worland and Matthew Breckon regularly came
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Stagefrite - big bands, big night for rock fans
Young and into music with loud guitars? You lucky, lucky thing. Not only are there countless young rock bands roaming the streets, thumbing their plectrums, and not only have you got RockStock for them to showcase their talents (plus the odd Bourne To
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Sally Anne's mum sobs as Dixie prosecution closes
Sally Anne Bowman's mum was reduced to tears today while hearing the prosecution's closing speech. Linda Bowman sobbed as Brian Altman gave the prosecution's account of the attack on her daughter to an Old Bailey jury. The 18-year-old model's sister
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Dame Everage's sidekick dies aged 100
The actress who played Dame Edna Everage's long-suffering sidekick has died at Twickenham retirement home. Emily Perry - who played Everage's silent bridesmaid Madge Allsop - died aged 100 on Tuesday afternoon. The Devon-born actress had lived at
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Fog and baggage woes cause Heathrow delays
Flights from Heathrow airport are being disrupted due to foggy conditions and a baggage handling problem at Terminal 4. Weather conditions have so far caused the cancellation of 96 flights and customers are advised to check with their operator before
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Garrard: Dons will storm Blue Square South
AFC Wimbledon full-back Luke Garrard believes the Dons will rip teams apart in the Blue Square South - provided they can win promotion this season. The 22-year-old former Swindon Town trainee delivered a man of the match performance as boss Terry Brown's
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Dons Brown hunts more Six-y football
AFC Wimbledon boss Terry Brown has admitted he still wants an attacking midfielder, despite watching side hit Wealdstone for six. Goals from Luis Cumber, Steve Ferguson, Daniel Webb, Tony Finn, Rob Quinn and Mark Da Bolla gave their side a 6-1 triumph
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OWs show improvement despite scoreline
Under-strength Old Wimbledonians crashed 51-5 at Guernsey in London Three South-West on Saturday. It was third time unlucky for the Old Boys, who had won on their previous two visits to the channel islanders. Despite the score, however, the Old Boys
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Five-try Merton made to fight for win
Merton returned to winning ways with a laboured 27-12 victory at Woking on Saturday thanks to tries from Mike Garnett (two), Bryce Lund, Oli Webber and James Newbury, writes Jack Canniff. They began well, pinning Woking back with a series of attacks
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Godfrey pulls strings for Beavers
Hampton & Richmond Borough centre-back Rob Paris has admitted the form of midfielder Elliott Godfrey could be key to any promotion charge this season. The 29-year-old defender is back at the Beveree after making his international debut for Anguilla,
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Robins urge to bounce back
Carshalton Athletic keeper Aaron Howe has urged his team-mates to bounce back from Saturday's heartbreaking 3-2 defeat at AFC Hornchurch that dragged them back into relegation danger. Cruising at 2-0 up with five minutes to play, the Robins conceded
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Striker urges Stags to strut stuff
Prolific hitman Nana Badu is hoping Walton Casuals show more attacking flair after they all but sealed their Ryman Division League One South survival on Saturday. The Stags' 3-2 triumph at bottom side Molesey moves the Stags 12 points clear of the drop
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Homophobic arson attack victim tells of his pain
The victim of Sonny Lockwood's homophobic arson attack has spoken out about how the hate crime caused him and his partner to suffer nervous breakdowns and almost lose their home. Nicholas Hughes, 42, and his partner of 16 years Peter Cameron, 59, suffered
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League leaders get the jump on Grasshoppers
Grasshoppers 16 Finchley 22 For the second time in a row, Grasshoppers welcomed top-of-the-table Finchley to MacFarlane Lane, knowing that a win would put them on top of London Four North West. For the first 10 minutes, Gs, who were kicking up the slope
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Promotion tilt on as Staines stun league leaders
Staines moved up to second in London Two North after crushing pre-match league leaders Chingford 25-10 on Saturday, writes Tony Brightwell. The result means Staines are just a point behind new leaders Tring, with Chingford having dropped to third. Both
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Badgery stars by the seaside
Hercules Wimbledon's former marathon international Steve Badgery was in outstanding form when he won the men's veterans over 60 prize in the Sussex Beacon half-marathon smashing the Hercules Wimbledon age record in the process. Badgery, who was taking
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Forestdale man accused of killing his wife
A 33-year-old New Addington man is due to appear in court today charged with murdering his wife. Wayne Forrester, 33, was charged with murdering his wife Emma, 35, after police were called to reports of a domestic dispute in Markfield, Forestdale, about
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First-timers lead way at Wimbledon
Two runners making their debut appearances won Wimbledon Common's 5km time trial on Saturday morning. Hercules Wimbledon's Ian Horrocks, having his first race for several months, won the men's event (17:13), from unattached runner George Garnier (17:
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Palace USA change base
Crystal Palace USA have moved their home games from the naval academy in Baltimore to the University of Maryland Baltimore County stadium for next season. Pete Medd and Jim Cherneski, co-managers of the side about to start its second season, said the
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Whitgift win at bottom side
Old Whitgiftians ran out 23-0 winners in a crucial Surrey One fixture at Cranleigh on Saturday, writes Terry Brown. Although Cranleigh are bottom of the table, the fact league leaders Kingston only beat them 7-0 a fortnight ago suggested this would not
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Tooting boss has X Factor
Tooting & Mitcham manager Billy Smith is fast becoming football's Simon Cowell, with Charlton Athletic set to swoop on midfielder Dorian Smith this week. The 19-year-old is expected to switch to the Valley until the end of the season, after impressing
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Jade's impressive leap
Sutton's teenage pole vaulter Jade Ive, 16, showed impressive early year form to equal her lifetime best at an indoor international jumps meeting at Lee Valley Athletics Centre, Picketts Lock, last Wednesday. She cleared 3.95m at her first attempt
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Legal bid to end post office closures
London Mayor Ken Livingstone is considering legal action against plans to close 171 post offices across the city. The Post Office proposal would see almost a third of branches in some areas closed, removing services vital to residents, Mr Livingstone
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Legal bid to end post office closures
London Mayor Ken Livingstone is considering legal action against plans to close 171 post offices across the city. The Post Office proposal would see almost a third of branches in areas including Kingston closed, removing services vital to residents,
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James masters Bushy course
Despite overnight sub-zero temperatures and a hard frost on the ground, a bumper field of more than 400m runners turned out in Saturday morning's Bushy Park 5km time trial under clear blue skies. Both the men's and women's winners chalked up their seventh
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Ks seeking more striking options
Kingstonian striker Saheed Sankoh's future at Kingsmeadow remains in the balance after boss Alan Dowson admitted he wants to add another striker to his ranks. The 19-year-old was left on the bench for Saturday's 3-3 draw at Walton & Hersham, despite
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Appeal for 'extremely dangerous' rapist
Police have released CCTV images of a convicted rapist who escaped while being moved from Lambeth Hospital. Terrence O'Keefe, 39, who is serving a life sentence for rape, was being moved from the hospital about 2pm on Friday when he escaped. Detective
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'Raise £4m or site will be sold off'
Campaigners fighting to stop a land sale at a controversial sporting site have been told they have three months to raise £4million. At a public meeting organised by Barnes' Vision on Wednesday, February 5, Councillor Serge Lourie, leader of Richmond
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Sutton refuse to throw in the towel
Sutton United boss Ernie Howe believes anything other than a win at Dorchester Town this weekend could sentence his side to the drop. Despite a battling 0-0 draw with high-flying Eastleigh on Saturday, Sutton are still bottom of Blue Square South, five
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Kate Moss reduces crime
Apparently having Kate Moss as a neighbour reduces crime - aside from the occasional vandalism. The Croydon-born supermodel's in upmarket St John's Wood say Kate presence, and the paparazzi drawn to cover her and the police keeping an eye on them are
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Warnock hopeful on Bostock
Crystal Palace manager Neil Warnock is hopeful teenage sensation John Bostock will finally sign a contract with the club in the next few weeks. Bostock was expected to put pen to paper when he turned 16 on January 15, but talks stalled after the youngster
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Naomi way out in front on the front
Thames Hare & Hounds' Naomi Warner was a comfortable winner of the women's race in the Sussex Beacon half-marathon in Brighton on Sunday. Her time of one hour 18 minutes 33 seconds was 77 seconds outside her personal best for the distance, set when finishing
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Sprinter Harry back in business
Sutton's world junior 100m champion Harry Aikines-Aryeetey posted a lifetime best in the 60m at the Norwich Union British Grand Prix indoor meeting in Birmingham on Saturday. He clocked 6.62 seconds to finish fifth in a top-class field, slicing five-hundredths
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Crunch week in Casuals' survival bid
Corinthian Casuals skipper Chris Horwood has targeted six points from their next two crucial games as they attempt to banish any lingering relegation fears. Casuals visit fellow Ryman South strugglers Walton Casuals on Saturday and host rock-bottom Molesey
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On this day...
20th February 1939 - The British Industries Fair exhibits the country's first washing machine. 1980 - Joe Bower sets off from Los Angeles on stilts. He arrives 3,008 miles away in Kentucky in July. 1989 - An army barracks at Tern Hill in Shropshire
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Vines: Terrors desperate to make amends
Striker Paul Vines believes Tooting & Mitcham will not make the same mistakes that saw them miss out on promotion last season. Boss Billy Smith saw his side's hopes of claiming the Ryman Division One South title all but dashed with a 1-0 defeat to Sittingbourne
