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Bristol City 2 Palace 1 - how it unfolded

2 mins: Hudson clears off the line after Speroni's punched poorly onto Elliott's head. 7 mins: Lawrence can only head Orr's cross onto Trundle, but the striker's effort is straight at Speroni. 12 mins: City's dominance continues with Speroni punching

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Palace promotion hopes over

Ben Watson was hero and villain for Crystal Palace as tonight's play-off semi-final at Bristol City ended in heartache tonight. Watson gave Palace the lead on the night and tied the scores at 2-2 on aggregate after 24 minutes when he looped a header

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City manager says fitness beat Palace

Bristol City manager Gary Johnson said he thought his side's fitness would tell in extra-time of last night's play-off semi-final with Crystal Palace. "While it was still level I knew we had every chance," said Johnson. "I knew in extra-time our fitness

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Court challenge to early morning Heathrow jumbos

Wandsworth and Richmond councils are heading to court next week in a bid to curb the number of early morning flights in to Heathrow. Wandsworth, Richmond and Windsor and Maidenhead councils challenged the Government's night flight arrangements in 2005

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Bus crash 'like a bomb', court hears

A woman who saw her mum die and her two-year-old daughter lose her lower right leg in a bus crash likened the moment to being hit by a bomb, a court has heard. A 65-year-old grandmother, 35-year-old mum and young daughter were involved in the family

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Burst water main slows traffic

A burst water main has slowed traffic through Kingston. Transport for London is reporting traffic delays following restrictions put in place to allow engineers to fix the leak. Restrictions are in place on the High Street between the A307 and Bath Passage

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Fake passport man gets nine months

A man applying for a job with Hounslow Council has been sentenced to nine months in prison after handing over a fake passport. Eagle-eyed council workers noticed the portuguese passport handed over by Lauris Kodaz, 32, from Hayes, had a number of irregularities

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More stop and searches to stop knife crime

Police officers in London will increase their stop and search powers to target the growing spate of knife crime in the capital. At a briefing at New Scotland Yard this afternoon, Assistant Commissioner Tim Godwin and Deputy Assistant Commissioner Rose

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Firefighters climbing for charity

A group of heroic Croydon firefighters is calling for help for a charity challenge. The 17 brave men from Croydon fire station are planning an expedition to climb three of the UK's highest peaks in 24 hours. The group, including Andrew Hanlon, 28,

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Kingston University students told to cheat on survey

Kingston University has admitted one of its staff has pressured students to dishonestly answer a national funding survey. In a statement, the university admitted one of its staff had told students give it better marks than it deserved in the National

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Moore leads Britain to two draws

Surbiton's Rob Moore was captain as Great Britain held world number one Germany to two draws and a narrow victory in three Tests last week. Of his five clubmates from the Long Ditton-based side, Matt Daly was the only one to trouble the scorers, converting

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Wimbledon finish with a flourish

Ten years after Wimbledon Minis were established by former club captain Jim Green, what is now Wimbledon U18 have played their last match together before moving into senior rugby. Forked lightning provided a spectacular backdrop as Wimbledon beat Esher

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Truancy levels go up

There has been a rise in truancy levels at Lambeth schools, despite a continuing campaign to clamp down on the problem. Figures for the Autumn term 2007 show the number of persistent truants - pupils who missed missed nearly half of the term - increased

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Bus careers into shop front

An out-of-service 194 bus careered off the road and slammed into the front of a South End shop in the early hours of Sunday morning. It is thought the driver lost control of the bus as it was travelling close to the junction with Aberdeen Road.

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Guest list trouble ends in assault outside Kingston club

If your name's not down, you're not coming in. It is a phrase no clubber would take kindly to hearing from a bouncer. But in one Surbiton man's case, his knockback at getting into the VIP area at Kingston's Oceana club landed him in hot water - and

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Sewage found on train station platform

Raw sewage has been spilling out onto a busy station platform for several weeks, causing a serious heath hazard. The problem reached its peak in souring temperatures last Friday, when train users at Streatham station had to step over a stream of sewage

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Council sets out green strategy

Richmond Council is setting an example to residents with its latest green agreement. A new unit dedicated to sustainability has written action plans for departments and contractors, to help the borough achieve its climate change strategy agreed earlier

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Lambeth Council taken to court

Lambeth Council has been accused of "arrogance" and "incompetence" after a man had to take the local authority to court to claim back money it owed him. Former Beulah Hill resident Jonathan Greatorex was wrongly handed a fine last year at the controversial

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Missing Blackpool girl spotted in Sutton

A teenage girl missing from Blackpool for more than six months may have been spotted in Sutton. Police are appealing for information about Paige Chivers, 16, who was reported missing from her Blackpool home in August last year. Blackpool police Detective

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Crime down among serious Lambeth offenders

Crime has reduced by 61 per cent in the last year among some of Lambeth's most serious offenders, according to a review carried out this month. A prolific and persistent offenders scheme run by the council, police and probation service has targeted

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Burning rubbish leads to shed fire in Norbiton

A Norbiton household nearly lost more than they bargained for when a garden fire to burn rubbish got out of control last night. A shed and fence were destroyed in the fire in Gloucester Road, which was attended by firefighters from New Malden. Station

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Sun lovers prompt rise in 999 calls

Ambulance crews in Sutton responded to 240 emergency calls over the weekend as several sun-worshippers collapsed on the hottest day of the year. London Ambulance Service (LAS) felt the heat in temperatures touching 27C, with 22 per cent more 999 calls

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Thames death appeal

Police are repeating their appeal for information about the death of a 23-year-old Esher waiter found dead in the Thames last month. Bishal Gurung's body was pulled from the Thames near Blackfriars Bridge on Saturday, April 26, nine days after he was

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Pawel wins Banstead Woods again

South London Harriers Pawel Bal recorded his fastest time yet in winning the weekly Banstead Woods 5km time trial for the seventh time on Saturday morning. Bal clocked 16 minutes 36 seconds to finish 37 seconds clear of veteran Tim Grose, of Victoria

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More in store for literary lovers

From cookery to crime, there is a packed week in store for literary lovers as the Kingston Readers' Festival continues. The festival aims to bring together authors, journalists and critics for a series of debates, readings and seminars, and runs until

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Quins have pride in defeat

Brian McDermott inisists Harlequins RL are making progress - even though they slipped to their third defeat on the bounce at the weekend. Quins' 36-26 Challenge Cup loss to Leeds Rhinos at the Stoop on Sunday was also the third game in succession that

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Dons begin with a win

The first four and last five rounds of the Shepherd Neame Surrey Championship season are being played with a 50-over-a-side format for the first time and Wimbledon made the most of the new rules to beat Spencer by eight wickets at Church Road. Having

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AJ Sports Surrey League scoreboard

Premier Division: Economicals 126 (C Cooper 53, Valentine 5-36) lost to Sheen Park 127-4 b 6 wickets. Old Thorntonians 284-5 (N Saeed 75 not out, S Hussain 65, S Ahmed 51); beat Old Thorntonians A 227 (M Malik 71) by 57 runs. Surrey Seamers 190 beat Putney

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Surrey Championship scoreboard

Premier Division: Cobham Avorians 145 lost to Sunbury 263-6 (O Roland Jones 67, E Spencer 69) by 118 runs. Dulwich 164-0 (R Farrow 51 not out, Z Sharif 89 not out) beat Sutton 162 by 10 wickets. Guildford 256-8 (C Mapatuna 67) lost to Normandy 270-9

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Kickboxer Michael's golden treble

Cobham's Michael Page grabbed a three gold-medal haul as part of a successful Great Britain team at the World Amateur Kickboxing Championships in Cyprus last weekend. Page triumphed in the light contact, koshiki and team events, helping Team GB to

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Three months and still waiting for MFI kitchen

A fed-up woman has been waiting for more than three months for bungling MFI fitters to finish her bodged kitchen. Margaret Green dished out £4,699 for new appliances, worktops and units and was told it could be fitted at her South Norwood home in no

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Daniel lands shock perch

You are fishing a water that is famous for its stock of huge carp, you are fishing with luncheon meat and you catch a specimen perch, writes Ray Robson. No it is not April 1 - it really happened to Daniel Woolcott. Fishing a 24-hour session at Whytevane

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World War II vessel sails into Twickenham

The vessel which carried Winston Churchill to review his invasion fleet ahead of the D-Day landings has sailed into Twickenham. Whitton's Geoff Inman snapped the Motor Torpedo Boat 102 which has a distinguished wartime record. The vessel was launched

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Ivory picked for swan-friendly bridge

The new Walton bridge is to be ivory-coloured to stop swans crashing in to it. Along with the swan-friendly colour, the bridge's arches have been designed to cast a stronger shadow the birds can spot in flight. Its support rods will also be fitted with

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Police hunt alleged arsonist who skipped court

The Surbiton man accused of setting fire to a train seat just feet from a child's pushchair is being hunted by police after he failed to turn up at court. Carlos Manuel DeSousa Serrano, 21, did not attend Southwark crown court on May 7 to face a charge

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Chewbacca

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Sealed with a kiss

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Benefit fraudster is fined

A woman who failed to declare she had bank accounts containing various amounts of money when she applied for council tax benefits has admitted fraud. Helen Doulia falsely claimed £3,680 in council tax benefits between December 2003 and December 2006.

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May the force be with them

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Married they are

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Terminal 5 boss quits

The man who oversaw the opening of Heathrow Airport's Terminal 5 is leaving his job. According to Spanish-owned BAA, which runs the airport, managing director Mark Bullock has "chosen to leave" his position because of a change to management roles.

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Tied the knot

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Bride and groom

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The happy couple

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O'Connell pledges to get rid of 4x4

Councillor Steve O'Connell has pledged to get rid of his gas-guzzling Honda CR-V by October after his appointment to the environment committee in the Greater London Assembly (GLA). "The environment committee is a cause very close to my heart as I am

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Lightsaber

Stuart and Gary Keene have a mock battle

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Jedi

Stuart and Gary Keene

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Jedi knights

Stuart Keene and Gary Keene

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Bike boy steals bag

A teenage thief who was riding a mountain bike stole a woman's handbag during a robbery in Chiswick. The 20-year-old victim and her friend were walking along Cranbrook Road towards Wilton Avenue at 4pm on April 20. The thief, who was riding a black

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Intergalatic guests

Guests Natalie Mayhew and Amanda Tiddy

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Bostock linked with Tottenham

Crystal Palace wonderkid John Bostock may be heading out the exit door of Selhurst Park after reports emerged linking him with a move to Tottenham. The midfielder has yet to sign a professional contract with the Eagles despite turning 16 in January,

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Wedding guests

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Capital's train stations to become Oyster friendly

All London overground train stations will accept pre-pay Oyster cards by next May, under plans from Boris Johnson. Yesterday the new Conservative mayor revealed he had secured a deal with First Great Western to allow the pay-as-you-go Oyster cards on

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May the force be with them...

A short time ago, in a galaxy not so far away a Star Wars mad couple tied the knot at a film-themed wedding. The force was with Bramwell Brightey, who dressed up as Han Solo from the George Lucas series, to wed his intergalactic sweetheart. Tamsyn Lofts

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Eco-friendly schools prepare for green awards

It is time to get nominating for this year's Green Guardian Awards and one of the key awards will honour schools across the borough which are doing their bit for the environment. The 2008 awards wants one green fingered primary and secondary school in

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Vandenberg wins at Wimbledon

A record 131 runners took part in the 71st running of the Wimbledon Common 5km time trial on Saturday morning. Unattached runner Adam Vandenberg, taking part for the fourth time, recorded his first victory, finishing 14 seconds ahead of Jim Desmond of

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Prince Edward to guest at Surbiton ceremony

Prince Edward is to be the guest of honour at a ceremony celebrating Surbiton's restored Coronation Clock. Schoolchildren, residents and local businesses have been invited to watch His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex unveil a plaque marking the centenary

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Eastfields station opening delayed

The opening of the new train station in Mitcham has been put back until June. A Network Rail spokesman confirmed today that the new Eastfields station, in Eastfields Road, will not be ready to open before June 1, with services starting the following

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Have your say on booze ban

The council has begun a public consultation for a booze ban in New Addington's Central Parade. The move for a "controlled drinking zone" follows complaints from residents and businesses concerned about rowdy drunks and the levels of antisocial behaviour

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Blind man hopes for dream trip to Malaysia

Standing at his kitchen worktop, Mark Greig squeezed the rest of the tea bag into the cup of tea, before throwing it into the bin. The water slightly lapped over the sides of the cup and Mark's hand instantly recoiled from the hot water. Picking the

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England take Care and Brown Down Under

Harlequins top six finish in the top flight will see nine players on England duty this summer after scrum-half Danny Care and Mike Brown were drafted in to the senior squad to tour New Zealand announced today. Care, called in to the training squad for

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Mixed start to season for Long Ditton

Long Ditton's sides had mixed fortunes in their opening games of the 2008 Fuller's League season. Long Ditton's first XI travelled to Effingham with a new-look side. Having won the toss, Effingham decided to bat and reached 143 for nine of their allotted

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Dulwich off to a dream start

Dulwich made a dream start to the Shepherd Neame Surrey Championship season with a 10-wicket win over 2006 champions Sutton, writes Andrew Mills. In their first 50-over-a-side fixture, a format half of this season's league games will be played under,

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Disappointing weekend for Wilkinson

Cornwall driver Alan Cookson and Wandsworth co-driver Julian Wilkinson had a disappointing weekend on the RBS International Manx Rally, failing to finish due to a mechanical problem, writes Amanda Cornforth. Cookson and Wilkinson were enjoying a good

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Honeytrap kidnap plotters sent to jail

A man suspected of killing an Irish journalist has been jailed for a £10m plot to kidnap a Chiswick businessman by using a woman to "honeytrap" him. Patrick Holland, 68, was found guilty of conspiracy to kidnap, with three men and a woman, and was jailed

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PM's car did not cause crash landing

The Prime Minister's car was not the cause of a plane's crash landing at Heathrow in January investigators say. It had been suggested radio signals from Gordon Brown's motorcade interfered with the plane causing it to land short of the runway narrowly

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Help for landlords duped by cannabis growers

Five Hounslow landlords have been duped into renting their properties to tenants who turn them into drug-making dens. Hounslow Council says it is now offering advice and financial support after its landlord liaison officer received the complaints about

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Finances not rosy as theatre bill increases

The finances of the Rose Theatre are set to come under scrutiny over "broken promises" by the executive of Kingston Council. Last-minute health and safety concerns over doors and wires at the Rose Theatre had landed council taxpayers with a new £350,000

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On this day...

13th May 1930 - A farmer is killed by hailstones in Lubbock, Texas. 1950 - Singer and musician Stevie Wonder is born. 1995 - Alison Hargreaves becomes the first woman to climb Mount Everest alone and without oxygen. 1995 - Paul Weller releases