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Man jailed for killing wife 12 years ago
A man who fled to Jamaica after killing his estranged wife more than 12 years ago has been jailed for six years. Delroy Washington Lynch, 49, of Kingston, Jamaica, stabbed Zoe Lynch nee Dubois, 20, and carried her bloodied, unconscious body out to a
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Solicitor stole from disabled client
A solicitor living in a £750,000 house stole more than £1million from a disabled client from Croydon, a court was told. Thomas McGoldrick, 59, of Faulkners Lane, Mobberley, Cheshire, lived a life of "extravagance" while taking the cash from client Keith
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Man charged over train arson attack
A man has been charged over an arson attack in which a fire was lit on a train seat a few feet away from a child's pushchair. Carlos Manuel DeSousa Serrano, 21, of Surbiton was charged yesterday with arson with intent to endanger life. He has been bailed
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Prostitute killer worked with missing woman
Police investigating the disappearance of an estate agent 22 years ago will study evidence given in the trial of prostitute killer Steve Wright, it has been reported. Suzy Lamplugh, 25, from Mortlake, disappeared in 1986 while showing a house in Fulham
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Council Tax Hero - a pensioners with guts
The media always tell us that ‘good news’ is not what interests the public. Perhaps that is true. But sometimes the ‘bad news’ is really ‘very good news’ for the public even if not for the person at the centre of the story. This week the story of the
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Kids wanted over criminal damage
Police have released CCTV images of three youths wanted in connection with criminal damage in Staines. A group of kids kicked three newly fitted lights on the footbridge leading to Church Island in Staines, causing £100 of damage. The incident happened
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Chelsea put freeze on ticket prices again
Chelsea Football Club have announced that it will be freezing prices on all non-corporate tickets for Premier League matches and Champions League knockout stage matches for the third consecutive season. This covers season tickets and matchday tickets
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Final Heathrow meeting in Wandsworth this week
Do you want to find out more about how the Heathrow expansion will affect your life? Wandsworth Council is holding its third and final public meeting about the issue on Tuesday, February 26 at Wandsworth Town Hall. It follows two meetings in Battersea
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From rags to warmth
Young green guardians at St John's Primary School in Kingston unveiled an eco-quilt at a special assembly. Each of the school's 200 pupils brought in an old pillow case or sheet on World Environment Day on June 5, which was used to create the quilt
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Boyfriend not involved in Sally Anne’s murder say police
The officers in charge of the investigation into Sally Anne's murder have categorically stated her boyfriend Lewis Sproston was not involved in her murder. Pub chef Mark Dixie was today found guilty of murdering the 18-year-old model in 2005. The
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England's oldest social club turns 150
A social club which claims to be the oldest in England and once counted Oliver Reed among its members is celebrating its 150th anniversary. The Wimbledon Village Club in Lingfield Road was initially built to give enjoyment and intellectual stimulation
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Brits boost Amy's album sales
Amy Winehouse could return to the top of the album charts following her Brits performance. The beehived-singer, 24, has already benefited from her exposure at the Grammys. But her post-rehab Brits set means that Back to Black is in a position to shoot
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Chance to impress for Kuqi
Crystal Palace striker Shefki Kuqi will be hoping to finally make his mark at Selhurst Park over the next few weeks with manager Neil Warnock set to give him a run in the first team. The Finn has failed to win over many fans at Crystal Palace since his
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Inquest opens into tree hanging death
An inquest has opened into the death of a man found hanging from a tree near Robin Hood Way, Kingston. The body of Ian Spanton, 36, of Burdett Avenue, Copse Hill was discovered on Tuesday, February 19 at around 8am. He was found hanging from a tree
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Sally Anne's killer taunts family from dock
Murderer Mark Dixie taunted the family of Sally Anne Bowman as he was sent down to the cells. Members of the model's family shouted angrily at the 37-year-old chef as he was sentenced to life in prison. One said: "Rot in hell, pervert." Friends in the
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Youngsters might get chance
More Crystal Palace youngsters may get their first taste of senior action before the end of season. Manager Neil Warnock has already given first team debuts to John Bostock, then 15, Lee Hills, 17, Ryan Hall, 20, Victor Moses, 16, and 17 year-old Sean
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Exclusive: My dinner with Dixie
As I stared at Dixie inside court number nine at the Old Bailey, I found it hard to believe the monster sat in the dock was the same man who had cooked me lunch a little over six years ago. A colleague and I had been invited to the Earl of Eldon in November
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Dixie could have other victims out there
The cop who led the investigation to catch Sally Anne's Bowman's killer believes Dixie may be responsible for other sex crimes. Detective Superintendent Stuart Cundy called for other victims of the 37-year-old pub chef to come forward. He said: "Mark
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Casuals Robins dumped out of cup
Carshalton Athletic 1 Walton Casuals 1 AET (Walton through 6-5 on penalties) The Robins made a sorry exit at the quarter-final stage of the Ryman League Cup, their last cup competition of the season, with a home defeat at the hands of their Ryman South
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Bennett earns Chessington a point
Chessington & Hook United 1 Epsom & Ewell 1 With Gary Puckett out through injury, it was Robbie Sheridan who made his debut at the back for Chessington, who almost scored early on from Neil Wick's deep free kick, the ball comes off Sheridan's head to
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Jo adds a whacky touch to Gilbert and Sullivan
If you like good music and silly knock-about fun you should love the latest production of Gilbert & Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance at the Gielgud Theatre. A new diamension was added in the form of portly comedienne Jo Brand cast as the Sergeant
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Sally’s Anne’s family ‘can now grieve in earnest’
The family of murdered model Sally Anne Bowman say they can now grieve in earnest' after Mark Dixie was found guilty of her murder. In a statement read after the 37-year-old pub chef was found guilty the 18-year-old model's dad Paul Bowman, said: "The
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Levi Bellfield jury sent home for weekend
The jury in the case of a former wheelclamper accused of murdering two women have been sent home for the weekend after failing to reach a verdict. Earlier today, the Old Bailey judge told the jury it can reach a majority verdict, following five days
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Officers traumatised by Sally Anne's murder
The murder of Sally Anne Bowman left senior police officers traumatised because of the pure violence and the sickening nature of the attack. Police officers who attended the scene on September 25, 2005, have told the Croydon Guardian the sight they
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Dixie 'enjoyed reliving attack'
Police believe Mark Dixie pleaded not guilty to the murder of Sally Anne Bowman because he enjoyed reliving the brutal attack. After a DNA match linked Dixie to the murder scene police thought he would plead guilty. But instead Dixie claimed he had
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Dixie gets life for Sally Anne's murder
Mark Dixie has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering Sally Anne Bowman. The chef will spend a minimum of 34 years behind bars before he is eligible for parole. Model and hairdresser Sally Anne, 18, was stabbed to death outside her home in Blenheim
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Dixie sobbed when first arrested
When Dixie was first arrested following a fight in Ye Olde Six Bells pub in Horley, officers said he was crying at the police station. It puzzled them at first but when a DNA test linked him to the murder of Sally Anne two weeks later, it soon became
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Brucie celebrates 80th birthday
To see the video click here Showbiz legend Bruce Forsyth celebrates his 80th birthday today. To mark the occasion, the Strictly Come Dancing host is holding a press conference at London's Dorchester Hotel, followed by a lavish party for family and
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Guest returns to Quins line-up
Harlequins will see only one change to the starting line up that defeated Worcester Warriors last weekend, when they head to Vicarage Road to face Saracens on Sunday, writes Sarah Butler. With Nick Easter on International duty with England, Tom
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Richmond's play-off joy
Richmond-upon-Thames Coll-ege's basketball academy have qualified for the U18 league play-offs for the first time in four years. They secured top spot on the table with an easy 100-66 victory at Southampton Trailblazers on Saturday. Richmond controlled
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A Clough act to follow
Combined Counties League official Reuben Simon has laid the blame for the shortage of football referees at grassroots level firmly at the door of managers. The Football Association estimates that, in some areas, 20 per cent of matches are played without
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Bus driver hit by bottles gets £75k sack payout
A bus driver whose life was torn apart after he was sacked for taking time off after a boozed-up passenger assaulted him has been awarded £75,000 compensation. Robert Latimer, 63, said the incident in February 2006, in which a drunk passenger hit him
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Chad urging fans to keep cheering
Harlequins hooker Chad Randall has called on the club's fans to come out in force as they seek to climb the Super League table. Randall was man-of-the-match in Quins' 24-6 win at Hull on Sunday which secured their first points of the season. The Australian
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Welsh chief's delight after demolition job
London Welsh coach Martin Jones has urged his side to build on Saturday's demolition of Launceston as the aim to end the season on a high. Jones watched with delight as the Exiles ran in five tries to brush aside their Cornish visitors 38-0 and move
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Jarvis winning the race for number 10
Fly-half Adrian Jarvis may be winning the fight for Harlequins' number 10 shirt - despite his off-day with the boot on Saturday. Jarvis, picked ahead of the more experienced Chris Malone, missed a succession of kicks to cost his side 11 first-half points
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Easter break is cancelled
Harlequins director of rugby Dean Richards has admitted there was no chance of England number eight Nick Easter being rested for Saturday's win over Worcester Warriors. The 29-year-old has been named by Brian Ashton to make his second start of the Six
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Deano backing youngster Danny for senior England call-up
In the week that one Harlequins scrum-half was ousted from the England line-up, director of rugby Dean Richards has backed another for a national call-up. Andy Gomarsall has been left out of England head coach Brian Ashton's team to face France in Paris
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Famous club seeks mini marvels
Twickenham RFC, a friendly rugby club with the most famous name in the sport, has a thriving minis section but is short of players in the U9s age group. The club, based in South Road, Hampton, offers top-class coaching for youngsters wanting to take up
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Scots escape blast despite capitulation
London Scottish director of rugby Terry O'Connor has refused to blast his players, despite seeing them toss away the chance of promotion on Saturday. Scottish surrendered 34-5 to fast-improving Barking to extinguish any lingering hopes of overhauling
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Taylor can almost taste title glory
Richmond director of rugby Brett Taylor admitted title glory is within his side's grasp after a hard-fought victory over fellow promotion hopefuls Shelford last weekend. The 28-11 triumph, coupled with second-placed Worthing's shock defeat at Hertford
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Franki aces Italian test
Franki Simonds has just returned from the All England Alpine Ski Championships in Bormio, Italy, as overall English giant slalom champion, for the third consecutive year. The 17-year-old, who is studying for her A levels at Lady Eleanor Holles School
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Solid week for Chessington
Chessington & Hook followed up an impressive 1-1 draw with Combined Counties Premier Division leaders Merstham in midweek with a 1-0 victory at in-form Dorking on Saturday, and a 1-1 draw against Epsom & Ewell on Tuesday night, courtesy of a Daniel Bennett
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Beavers boss Devonshire throws a Tanner in the works
Hampton & Richmond Borough boss Alan Devonshire admits his fear of second-season syndrome saw him swoop for Sutton United's Craig Tanner last week. The 51-year-old manager has guided the Beavers to third in their first season in Blue Square South, seeing
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Leonard: Go easy on Vickery
Harlequins legend Jason Leonard believes inexperience rather than a lack of leadership is to blame for England's Six Nations slump. Head coach Brian Ashton's men have flattered to deceive so far in this year's competition, with a shock defeat to Wales
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Jones tribute to 'jolly prop' Durant
London Welsh coach Martin Jones says former Exiles prop Pierre Durant, who died last week aged 31, was a "total professional" and "jolly". The South African suffered a heart attack in his home country on Friday, February 15. The former Welsh powerhouse
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Pupils discover body during school break
Three schoolchildren made a gruesome discovery during their lunch break when they found a dead body floating in the River Thames. The corpse of an elderly white man was found in the water at the bottom of the playground at Saint James School for Senior
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Sounding the Last Post for our economy
Please be advised of my concerns for the local economy resulting from the proposed closure of Woodthorpe Road post office in Ashford. Ashford is already suffering due to the absence of the high street post office, which closed some months ago. The
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Casey leads British charge at World Match Play
Weybridge golfer Paul Casey was one of only two Britons to make it through the second round of the WGC Match Play. In an all-British match, Casey recovered from a slow start to beat Welshman Bradley Dredge 2&1. Scotsman Colin Montgomerie is the other
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Boris wants banks' money for gangs
Banks making massive profits should hand over cash to tackle London's gang problem, Conservative mayoral candidate Boris Johnson says. Mr Johnson said he planned to create a "Mayor's Fund" to channel money from the financial sector to volunteer groups
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Teacher sues school over 'race hate'
An Islamic School in west London preached "race hate", a Feltham teacher claiming unfair dismissal says. Ex-teacher Colin Cook told an employment tribunal the Saudi-funded King Fahad School taught students from a textbook calling Jewish people repugnant
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Hi-tech scheme turns rubbish to dust
Rubbish will be turned in to dust if a hi-tech Wandsworth Council trial works. The borough has installed two waste sorters on estates in the first part of a trial of pyrolysis rubbish processors - a system borrowed from Royal Navy submarines to turn
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Special offer on CIA tickets
CIA return home this weekend looking to avenge a narrow 100-92 defeat to Saturday's visitors Met Police Trident earlier in the season. CIA were unlucky not to win the last time the teams met with Tony Brown and Luke Bowler hitting form behind the three-point
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Jimmy White is right on cue
Snooker legend Jimmy White christened his own personalised practice room at the Royal Surrey Snooker Club in Morden. The 45-year-old six-time World Championship finalist took to the table at the recently refurbished club in Abbotsbury Road - where
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Update: Man in court over gay cruising killing
A 29-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of man at a gay cruising spot on Tuesday. Unemployed Mark Malone, 29, from Clements Road, Walton appeared before Staines Magistrates' Court this morning. Malone was remanded in custody
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Dons boss: We can catch Chelmsford
Manager Terry Brown insists AFC Wimbledon still have the Ryman League Premier Division title in their sights despite languishing behind leaders Chelmsford City. Brown roared defiance after seeing his side dispatch rock-bottom Leyton 5-0 and Wealdstone
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On this day...
22nd February 1907 - The first cabs with meters begin operating in London. 1920 - The first artificial rabbit is used at a dog race track, in California. 1999 - The Rover 75 is named car of the year. 2000 - House prices show the most rapid rise
