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Lambeth residents to benefit from cycle superhighway
Lambeth will be one of the first London boroughs to benefit from a new cycle highway scheme. A direct cycle corridor from South Wimbledon to Bank running through Lambeth is scheduled to open in May 2010. The scheme is one of a number being rolled
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Gospel come to Tooting
The sounds of gospel comes to Tooting next month with a special performance by two choirs as part of a new scheme organised by the Saint Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) charity. At the event two gospel choirs and their band will deliver an evening of
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Aston Martin visit for Wimbledon teens
Car crazy teenagers hit top gear last week with a trip to the home of Aston Martin. Pupils studying physics and design and technology at Wimbledon’s King's College School visited the luxury car company’s Warwickshire headquarters. A group of 12 teenagers
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Have-a-go-heroes earn praise at annual awards
Courageous residents who have tackled armed criminals and volunteer groups who help keep the county’s streets safer at night were among those honoured this week at the Surrey Police Local Heroes awards. Winners of the community group award included the
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Handyman service launched in Epsom and Ewell
A handyman service for people who need odd jobs doing around the home has been launched by Epsom and Ewell Borough Council. A grant of £13,000 has been awarded by Surrey Supporting People and Surrey’s Primary Care Trust for the council to provide
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Croissants and le Monsieur Men for primary kids
Qu’est-ce que vous voulez boire avec votre pain au chocolat? For people whose French is a bit rusty – “What would you like to drink with your pain au chocolat?’ This was one of the important questions at Epsom Downs Primary School last week when a French
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Cobham students go to Namibia to help build schools
Students and teachers from ACS Cobham International School travelled to Namibia last week to help build facilities for schoolchildren in the south-west African country. The 22 students, aged between 16 and 17, and two teachers, are taking part
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Litter pickers tackle the streets
The streets of Broad Green and Thornton Heath are a bit cleaner this week thanks to a litter pick by volunteers. Led by Jason Hadden, Conservative prospective parliamentary candidate for Croydon North, the team of helpers set to the streets
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Entries wanted for 76th Sutton music and drama festival
A music and drama festival is looking for entries for its 76th event later this year. The Sutton Music Festival has competitive and non-competitive classes in music, speech and drama for adults and children, and this year will have cash prizes
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Mental trust chief executive appointed
Wandsworth’s mental health trust is to see a period of stability after it appointed a permanent chief executive this week. Judy Wilson, who took over the reins in February on a temporary basis, has been chosen to lead South West London and St George
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125 heart-shaped pillows made for Ashford and St Peter's breast cancer unit
The American Women of Surrey (AWS) have donated 125 heart-shaped pillows to the breast cancer units at Ashford Hospital in Staines and St Peter’s Hospital in Chertsey. The pillows are designed and shaped to support the armpit of patients and ease pain
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Youngsters make the most of new play area
West Norwood children have been having fun in the sun at a new community play area and nature garden built on the site of a derelict allotment. The new Little Starz Community Play Area and Nature Garden in Benton's Lane opened its doors on Saturday,
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Carshalton family appeals for return of stolen motorbikes
A mother-of-two is launching an appeal after her children’s motorbikes were stolen from her garden shed. Kelly Keahey, 27, of Shrewsbury Road, Carshalton, was gutted to find out the two motorbikes worth £600, which also had sentimental value
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Music from around the world coming to Colliers Wood
A concert with a global edge is set to enchant music lovers later this month. The performance, by the Colliers Wood Chorus, is titled Home or Away: Songs of Travel. The programme will begin with music from across the world, before switching to British
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Healthy eating guide developed by Lambeth special school
A Lambeth special school has helped develop a catering guide that will be rolled out nationwide. The "Eat Better, Do Better” guide was part-developed at the Livity Special School in Mandrell Road. The guide was launched there last month and can be
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Top artist visits Alexandra Infant School
Top artist and Royal Academy member Eileen Cooper dropped in to Alexandra Infant School on June 24, to help the pupils with their creations as part of the school’s arts week. The talented exhibitor, whose paintings are currently on sale for £15,000
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Go green at free day out
The National Trust and staff at Morden Hall Park will be showing anyone how they can do their bit for the environment at a Green Day Out later this month. From information about local food producers to lessons on eco-crafts, tips on how to protect
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Sutton school gets out and about for big litter-pick
Pupils from a Sutton school took to the streets to help out with a national litter-picking campaign. Dozens of year 7 students from Glenthorne High School hit neighbouring streets on Monday for a local litter-pick, as part of the nation-wide
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Is this Croydon artist the new Banksy?
Watch out Banksy, I'm coming to get you!" That's the message from new South Croydon artist Martin Askem. The 36-year-old, who grew up in Tooting, has only been painting for two years but has already developed his own unique style called Kushki and
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Cheam cancer boy's mum organises fundraising event
The mother of a toddler being treated for cancer at the Royal Marsden is leading the fundraising drive for a dedicated children’s unit at the hospital. Elaine Austin, from Cheam, said she wanted to repay staff and charities for the love and
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KFC Putney plan to open longer rejected
KFC’s attempt to have its Putney branch’s licence extended to until 4am at weekends has been rejected by councillors. The takeaway's owners sought permission to extend their opening hours at a licensing hearing at the town hall on Thursday
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On the verge of greatness
Oil on Canvas have had a pretty eventful three months since they last played the Green Dragon pub in March. The four-piece pop-rock-indie outfit, which includes Croydon bassist Tom Collingwood, have recorded a new single with producer Rohan Onraet
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Kingston riverside plans get cautious approval
Residents have given cautious approval to plans to rejuvenate the riverside below Kingston Bridge displayed at the Rose Theatre on Friday and Saturday. Canadian and Portland Estates wants to open up the riverside with more walkways and a double height
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Brits look on the bright side in the shower, Kingston University lecturer claims
Always Look on the Bright Side of Life is the nation’s favourite song to sing in the shower because of its jaunty rhythm and optimistic lyrics, according to one Kingston University lecturer. An estimated 4.75m Brits sing in the shower every
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Croydon Champions: Jane nominated for hours devoted to community groups
When it comes to volunteering for the community, Jane Janman could be considered an expert. Always on hand to provide needed help at work or in her family’s lives, Mrs Janman, 40, who lives in south Croydon, is committed to offering a helping