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Skyscraper plans withdrawn at eleventh hour
A controversial planning application for four skyscrapers in central Croydon has been unexpectedly withdrawn. Menta's plans to regenerate Cherry Orchard Road next to East Croydon station were recommended by officers for refusal. But
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Clapham Common: Common ground, familiar problems...
By Community Correspondent Sarah Husselmann On Thursday 9th July, the Clapham Common Management Advisory Committee (CCMAC) AGM was held at St Mary’s Hall, SW4. The CCMAC constitution, dated February 2004, defines the vital role this group
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Spain triumph in Kingston basketball Euro warm-up
Spain lifted the Future Stars U18s 2009 basketball title on Sunday thanks to a 72-57 triumph over Poland in the final of the Richmond-upon-Thames College and Kingston College co-hosted tournament. Spain star Migual Servera, tipped as a future NBA and
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Man denies murdering Sutton grandmother
A man accused of murdering a Sutton grandmother pleaded not guilty in court today. George Maben, 45, of St Helier Avenue, Morden, appeared in the Old Bailey today charged with the murder of Maureen Cosgrove, 65, for his plea and to make an
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Spencer skipper hopes cup run brings turnaround
Spencer skipper Neil Baker has revealed it was nervous wait for his side before they received confirmation they had reached the quarter-finals of the National Knockout Cup at the weekend. The Earlsfield-based outift tied with visitors Havant on Sunday
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Chessington World of Adventures Forbidden Kingdom zone reopens after chemical leak
Chessington World of Adventures has re-opened after this morning's chemical leak which shut the Forbidden Kingdom and the Mystic East zones of the theme park. The owners have not said how hazardous and corrosive hydrochloric acid came to leak
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Shooting in Raynes Park
A 22-year-old man was shot at a house in Raynes Park in the early hours of this morning (July 16). Police and the ambulance service were called out to Farnham Gardens and found the man with a gunshot wound to the leg. He was taken to
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Sports illustrated at Orleans House
From Sir Peter Blake’s painting of the legendary heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis to Douglas Gordon and Phillipe Parreno’s film Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait, sport has provided plenty of inspiration for artists over the years. Orleans
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St Helier dragon boats rip through waters
Staff at St Helier Hospital ripped through the waters of the Thames in a traditional Chinese rowing boat to raise £400 for research into kidney disease. The 20-strong team, comprising nurses, kidney specialists and medical director Jonathan
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The season on the horizon
For many, the big story emanating from Brentford over the past couple of weeks has been the news that a bunch of out-of-work crusties (don’t you mean ‘brave squatters’? Ed) spent some time trashing the vacant primary residence of Mr and Mrs Expenses,
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Carshalton School Raise Funds for Charity
By community Correspondent Anthea Lashley-Small Gone are the days when students at school did only reading, writing and arithmetic, as they are now rubbing shoulders with business men and women and giving presentations and reports that would compete
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Sutton's Graham in line for Bees clash
Sutton United midfielder Bentley Graham has more reason than most to look forward to his club’s clash with pre-season friendly clash with Brentford next week - he could yet be playing for the opposition. The 18-year-old has been training with the Griffin
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Sutton Chamber Introduces Joint Management Committee
By Community Correspondent Anthea Lashley-Small In an effort to help re-vitalise business in the London borough of Sutton the chamber has restructured. One of its first initiatives was to appoint a joint management committee whose sole responsibility
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Kingston Tories criticised for withdrawing from stock transfer group
Kingston Conservatives have been criticised for dropping out of a cross-party group on housing investment in protest at “lack of progress” on transfer to a housing association. In 2004, 68 per cent of tenants rejected council stock transfer
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Twickenham's Williams takes Crazy Quartet on LEJOG
There is getting straight back in the saddle after a fall, and then there is deciding to cycle from Land’s End to John O’Groats after suffering serious head injuries having been knocked off your bike. That is what Twickenham Cycling Club
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Entrepreneurs encouraged to take a risk in Croydon
Entrepreneurs are being encourage to take the plunge and start their own business despite the recession. Business support service Business Link said Croydon entrepreneurs were not backing down from the challenge, with 59 per cent planning to
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Week 6: Losing heart, not pounds
Elvis isn’t dead, as Scouting For Girls once sang. He attends BoxLondon classes at Tooting Leisure Centre and, this week, he landed a fairly solid jab on my nose. It was my fault, of course. I dropped my guard slightly and was a touch too slow
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Twickenham's Low survives 100mph smash
Twickenham racer Simon Low insists a terrifying 100mph at Snetterton at the weekend will not put him off appearing on the bill at the Moto GP later this month. The 22-year-old mechanic crashed out at Riches Corner in Saturday’s qualifying session
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Old pal Ince brings MK Dons to Hampton
Hampton & Richmond Borough boss Alan Devonshire celebrated landing his first signing of the summer by adding a third Football League side to the pre-season fixture schedule at the Beveree this week. The Beavers, who host Watford this weekend before
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Lidl opposition have their say
Lidl opponents have had their say against a second attempt to build a supermarket in Chessington. The company wants to build the store with 12 flats and four houses on the fenced-off Fleetwood Fengate site in Leatherhead Road. So far
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Man arrested in connection with sex offender murder
A 50-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Earlsfield sex offender Andrew Cunningham. The arrest took place at 9am on Thursday, July 9, and the man was bailed to return to a south London police station in early September
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Sutton Council joins anti-littering campaign
Sutton Council is taking part in the Keep Britain Tidy scheme to tackle motorists throwing rubbish from their vehicles. Drivers will be reminded of their responsibilities to keep roadsides free of litter during a month-long poster campaign.
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FRED AND BETTY DOUGLAS (WICKES)
Both born and bred in Brentford now living in Somerset, are pleased to announce their Diamond Wedding Anniversary on 23rd July 2009
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Bees boss shows Bennett some TLC
Brentford’s public courtship of former Reading defender Alan Bennett stepped up this week as he took the captain’s armband ahead of club skipper Kevin O’Connor in the home defeat to Ipswich Town. Bees boss Andy Scott has made no secret of his desire
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MARCUS (MARK) SKILLMAN
Died peacefully at the West Middlesex Hospital on 28th June aged 79. Funeral at Hanworth Crematorium on 20th July at 2.00pm. No flowers. Donations to R.N.L.I. Enquiries to G S Keates & Co (020 8941 4022)
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ARTHUR “CURLY” HARRIS
Died peacefully on July 6th 2009, aged 96 years. Dearly missed by his family. Active member of 1st Mortlake Sea Scouts for many years, avid boater and sequence dancer. Funeral: St Peter’s Church, Staines, Tuesday July 28th, 11.00am. Family
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DOWSON, JOHN ROBERT (JACK)
Much loved husband, father and grandfather. Passed away peacefully in Kingston Hospital on 9th July, aged 85 years. Funeral Service to be held on Monday 20th July at 2.00pm at St Matthew's Church, Surbiton, and afterwards at Kingston Crematorium
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RONALD CHARLES AMEY
28.9.1923-12.7.2009 Peacefully passed away after a long illness. Loving husband to Diane and brother to Dennis. Funeral Service to take place at The North East Surrey Crematorium on Monday 20th July 2009 at 2.30pm. Family flowers only but donations
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Two arrested in Balham drugs swoop
Two people were arrested during a drugs raid in Hildreth Street in Balham on Tuesday. Officers who stormed the property on July 14 found a variety of drugs, believed to be both class A and B. The raid was carried out by Balham and Bedford
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RONALD CHARLES AMEY
28.9.1923-12.7.2009 Peacefully passed away after a long illness. Loving husband to Diane and brother to Dennis. Funeral Service to take place at The North East Surrey Crematorium on Monday 20th July 2009 at 2.30pm. Family flowers only but donations
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LAKER, JOAN BARBARA MARIE
Passed away at home on July 2nd in Chichester, aged 76. Funeral at Chichester Crematorium at 2.30pm on Tuesday July 21st. Family flowers only, donations to Cancer Research UK c/o Co-operative Funeral Service, Kingsham Avenue, Chichester, West
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GERRY SAX NASH
Died 9th July 2009 aged 69. Member of The Surrey County Bowling Association. Sadly missed by his loving sister & family in Hampshire. Funeral on Friday 24th July 2009 at North East Surrey Crematorium at 4.00pm. Family flowers only. Donations
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RON HAXTON
Passed away 11th July 2009 aged 64. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Funeral Service to take place at North East Surrey Crematorium on Thursday 23rd July at 2.30pm, and afterwards at Cheam Social Club. Family flowers only, donations
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CAROLYN "CAL" PAMELA SMITH
In loving memory of CAROLYN "CAL" PAMELA SMITH Who slipped away peacefully after a long illness on the 12th July. Much loved and missed. Funeral Service will take place at the North East Surrey Crematorium on Thursday 23rd July at 11.00am Flowers
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All set for a Ks cracker
This Saturday's pre-season friendly between former Conference rivals Kingstonian and Woking will be for the Trevor Jones Memorial Trophy, contested each summer in remembrance of the popular former Ks goalkeeper. Kick-off is at 3pm and should the scores
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CONSTANCE ELIZABETH OLIVER (Connie)
Passed away aged 96 years on 1st July 2009. "At home as she would have wished". Service at Randalls Park Crematorium on 21st July at 11.00am. Flowers to Frederick W Paine, Worcester Park.
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STAN LACEY
Passed away peacefully on 9th July 2009 aged 82 years. Beloved husband, Dad & Grandad. A head teacher in Kingston for over 30 years, he will be sadly missed by all his family and his many friends. A service of Thanksgiving & Celebration for
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BENTLEY, GASTON JULIEN LEON (K/A MIKE)
Passed away 11th July 2009 age 87. Funeral Service at North East Surrey Crematorium Friday 17th July 2009 at 4.00pm. Family flowers only, donations in lieu please to Gurkha's Welfare Trust c/o Frederick W Paine, 6 Coombe Lane SW20 8ND. Tel:
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POWELL, JAMES ROBERT
Died peacefully 12th July 2009, aged 89. Beloved husband of Emily for 65 years, father to Michael, father-in-law to Marilyn, grandad to Stephen and Suzannah. Grateful thanks to all nurses, especially staff at Princess Alice Hospice. Funeral
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ANDREWS MARGARET DOREEN
Passed away peacefully at Queen Alexandra Hospital Portsmouth on 5th July 2009 aged 80 years. She will be sadly missed by Ron, Trevor, Hazel, Daughter-in-law Lorraine, Niece Maureen, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Funeral will take
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Scottish consulted over London Welsh bail-out
London Scottish’s acting CEO Joe Flaherty has revealed he has been consulted by the RFU over London Welsh’s proposed takeover. The Dragons are expected to confirm a deal with a consortium - said to include Scottish sponsors Saudex Global - to bring the
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BANISTER JONATHAN
With great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Jonathan (Jon) Banister in London, on Monday 6th July 2009 at the age of 47. Beloved Son of Raymond and the late Sheila Banister (nee Molyneux). A dear brother of Andrew. Will also be sadly
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Lost 21st June 2009. WHIPPET/PHAROAH HOUND Spayed female 3 years old. Brown collar with name and phone number. Is she visiting your dustbin, around the streets, living with a neighbour? Please phone 020 8940 2589 or 07505 138111 When sighted
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Bam! Splat! Kapow! Contestants slug it out at superhero tryouts
It was just as well that mad scientists made no real concerted effort to obliterate the world shortly after 4pm on Sunday. Costumed crimefighters from across the superhero universe were too busy slugging it out in Sutton town centre
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Lost 21st June 2009 WHIPPET/PHAROAH HOUND Spayed female, 3 years old. Brown collar with name and phone number. Is she visiting your dustbin, around the streets, living with a neighbour? Please phone 020 8940 2589 or 07505 138111 when sighted
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ANDREW and JENNIE RUGGLES
Congratulations ANDREW and JENNIE RUGGLES On your Wedding on 18th July 2009
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JOHN PETER MANNOOCH (PETE)
In loving memory JOHN PETER MANNOOCH (PETE) Who passed away 19th July 2008. He was wonderful loving and the lynchpin of the family. Never so great a man there will ever be. He is missed by us every single day. Just how much we all love him words
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ANN WADHAMS
In loving memory of ANN WADHAMS 27.08.1945-19.07.2004 Our hearts still ache with sadness, Your place no one can fill, In life we loved you dearly, In death we love you still Time cannot stop a heartache, Nor can it stop a tear Or take away a
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JOHN CHARLES EALES
4.3.1946-14.7.2002 Remembering our darling John. Wonderful husband, dad and brother. So deeply missed by all your loving family. Denise, Damon, Danielle, Jean and Richard XXXXX
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KEITH MOSS
4.2.1949- 19.7.2006 Missed so very very much. Julian, Adey, Gavin, Coral, grandaughters Charlie and Shirley
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Let's Play - Episode 1 - 'Crysis'
At about midnight on Wednesday last week, I decided I’d have a crack at the ‘Lets Play’-style videos which have sprung up on the Internet over the last few years, below is the result- Let’s Play Crysis Episode 1 – a video which makes me seem like
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WILLIAM FLACK (BILL)
Still missing you. Always in our thoughts. Love from Helen and Keith
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C100 teams work hard to raise Croydon charity cash
Another week of frenetic fundraising has passed as teams in the Croydon Commitment C100 challenge continue to make money. Current leaders DMC have continued in their pursuit to convert their £100 into as much cash for charity as possible.
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ABI
Happy Birthday Enjoy your day With love and a kiss from both of us Josh and Bradley xxx
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GILLY
90 16.7.2009 Many happy returns
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Professional Family Portraits - A Moving Story
By Community Correspondent Natalie Knoll Family portraits have come a long way over the past hundred years. The stiff, formal and unsmiling poses of the turn of last century gave way to a slightly more friendly and intimate format where families
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Ks impress in narrow defeat
Kingstonian's first home game of their pre-season campaign saw them take a step up in class, taking on their Conference South neighbours Hampton & Richmond Borough. Ks did themselves proud against a strong Beavers side and when striker Bobby Traynor
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Harry Potter effect will determine Tesco's future in Epsom
Tesco will create 300 new jobs if it is granted permission to build a store in Epsom's Upper High Street – but first it has to pass the Harry Potter test. People living near the Odeon cinema in Upper High Street say the road gets jammed with
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Woman punched in jaw after trying to stop fight at station
A woman was knocked unconscious after breaking up a fight between two men at a station. The 31-year-old needed hospital treatment after she tried to end the altercation between the men at East Croydon station on Thursday, July 2. The
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TIFFIN BOYS BUILD OWN SHIP!
From 6th – 9th July, Samuel Hasler-Winter and Jordan Turner, students from Tiffin School, attended a Marine Technology course at the University of Southampton which gave them a unique insight into the marine industry and the diverse and rewarding careers
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TIFFIN STUDENTS BUILD SUPERCOMPUTER AND AIRLINER!
During a four-day residential programme, Shravan Jadhav and Saranan Thirumoolan, students from Tiffin School, attended the University of Southampton and were set the challenge of building a supercomputer from raw components, including processors, memory
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TIFFIN STUDENTS BREAKTHROUGH IN BIOMEDICAL!
From 6th to 9th July, five students from Tiffin School, attended a Biomedical Engineering course at the University of Southampton masterminded in partnership with The Smallpeice Trust, the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) and the
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Teenage string quartet hold free concerts
A teenage string quartet have organised a series of free concerts in care centres around Sutton. The young four-piece, comprising of cellist Alastair Morgan, 16, viola player Felicity Myerstough, 18, and violinists Katie Evans, 18, and Sonia
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Sailors left frustrated
South London sailors Oscar McVeigh, Rebecca Kalderon and Rosie Sibthorp have endured mixed fortunes at the 2009 Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championships in Brazil. Frustration reigned for the RYA Volvo Team GBR sailors as the second full day
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Women who attacked tram staff sentenced
A group of women who attacked tram staff over a simple ticket check in October last year have been sentenced. Natalie Reid, 20, of Coleridge Road, Croydon, Saffii Walker,19, of Holmesdale Road SE25, and Natasha Kilby-Whelan, 20, of Tunstall
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Millroy withdrawn from Formula BMW Europe
A decision was made following the two championship rounds at Silverstone, which took place alongside the British Grand Prix, to withdraw Ollie Millroy from Formula BMW Europe. Due to reasons beyond his control it was felt that there was little to
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Thieves steal £1,350 worth of designer shades from parked cars
Thieves have stolen £1,350 worth of sunglasses from cars in 20 days. Top designer brands have been targeted in the thefts around Sutton including Ray-Ban, Oakley and Ted Baker. On Friday, July 10, four pairs of Oakley and Ted Baker sunglasses
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Review: Matthew Bourne's Dorian Gray
Matthew Bourne's dance adaption of Oscar Wilde's novel The Picture of Dorian Gray will be coming to the Wimbledon Theatre in August, so Graham Moody went up to Sadler's Wells this week to give the show the once over. Being a bit of a dance
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Calls for hospital to investigate pensioner's death
The family of a Balham man who died from a brain haemorrhage is seeking an internal investigation into his death, an inquest heard. Frank Parrott, 66, of Nightingale Lane, died at St George’s Hospital a day after falling during a drinking spree
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World record holder at Crystal Palace
World record holder and Olympic 110m Hurdles champion Dayron Robles is the latest top athlete to confirm he will compete at the Aviva Crystal Palace Grand Prix in eight days time. The Cuban star, who is unbeaten in five races this season, hopes to
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Chemical leak closes part of Chessington World of Adventures
Parts of Chessington World of Adventures have been closed off this morning after a chemical leak. Firefighters were called at 7.20am today to reports of a minor leak in a service area behind the public sections of the park. The Forbidden
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Teenager in Esher police pursuit crash dies in hospital
A 17-year-old has died in hospital after injuries sustained in a police pursuit through Surrey on July 8. Surrey Police said the teenager, who was suspected of driving a stolen car, failed to stop in Merton, sparking a chase from Metropolitan
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Teddington slip to narrow defeat
Teddington Town went down to a two-wicket defeat to Chalfont St Peter on Saturday. Batting first, Chalfont made a steady start, before strikes from the Town seam attack cut through the away team’s top –order. It was left to batsmen numbers six
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AFC Wimbledon to compete in SD Cup
For the first time in its seven-year history, the SD Cup will have a title sponsor, with the Co-operative putting their name to the trust movement’s own invitational cup competition. Going head-to-head in the game on 25 July will be AFC Wimbledon
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Brentford's Wood feels no pressure after rapid rise
Brentford winger Sam Wood insists he feels no added pressure in his second season as a professional, despite stepping up three levels in the football pyramid in the space of 12 months. The 22-year-old scooped the player of the year award for the Bees
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Comic Vine gears up for new tour
Banstead comedian Tim Vine will be showing off some new material at Lantern Arts Centre and the cornerHOUSE in the next couple of weeks and here he talks to GRAHAM MOODY about being a patron of both, having a role in Aussie soap Neighbours and
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England into U20s decider
England 29 Wales 3 England Women booked their place in the final of the U20s Nations Cup on Saturday with a hard-earned 29-3 victory against Wales at Brunel University on Wednesday night. Richmond's Victoria Cornborough started at prop
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Man on trial accused of strangling women
A man accused of a series of terrifying attacks where women were strangled unconscious before being robbed has appeared in court. He is accused of attacking eight lone women in the Battersea area, using the cover of darkness to approach from
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Heritage status upgrade for historic cemetery
West Norwood Cemetery has been upgraded by English Heritage from Grade II to Grade II* status after extensive restoration work. One of Europe’s most historic cemeteries, it has had a £250,000 memorial rose garden built, improvements made to
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Membership rockets at Women's Institute
A fast growing social club has hit a hundred as it goes from strength to strength. The Wimbledon Women’s Institute, set up in October, has just welcomed its 100th member. The woman who helped them reach the milestone, Merton Park’s Sarah
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Car key to kebab shooting
Police are hunting for the stolen getaway car used in last week’s shooting at an Addiscombe kebab house. A masked man entered at the Delight Kebab Shop in Woodside Green at about 11.30pm and shot a 21-year-old standing at the counter.
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Lord of the Universe wants a bigger helicopter pad
The Lord of the Universe wants a bigger helicopter landing area in Kingswood. Prem Rawat, also known as Maharaji, and in the past referred to as the Lord of the Universe, heads a strange organisation which has a subsidiary company that owns
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A chocolate lovers dream
If you like musicals and you love chocolate then Credit Crunchie the Musical should be right up your street. Described as a chocolate-coated farce of sex, revenge and pure unadulterated greed, the musical is the second to be written by Graveney councillor
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Coombe Boys' School honours VC holder and ex-pupil
Relatives of Victoria Cross (VC) holder and former Coombe Boys’ School pupil Cyril Barton were on hand to celebrate the opening of a new school building named after the war hero on July 9. Former headteacher and renowned artist Clifford Fisher
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Elderly council residents should be allowed to keep pets
Wandsworth Council’s policy to allow elderly residents in sheltered housing to keep pets should be adopted across the UK, the House of Commons has been told. In a bid to improve residents’ health and quality of life the council permitted house
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Supergran keeps the streets of Sutton safe
A group of volunteers who wander the streets of Sutton on weekends to offer a helping hand to partygoers and pub punters has the help of a super gran. While most pensioners would be home, tucked in under the covers, Pat Fletcher, 81, from Cheam
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Boris pledges backing for Croydon 3rd city bid if Tories win election
Mayor Boris Johnson declared he would lobby for Croydon to be named London’s third city if the Tories came to power. At the opening of Croydon’s first council houses built for 20 years, Mr Johnson announced he would pursue the coveted title
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'Accused driver tried to flee death crash scene'
A man on trial accused of killing two people by causing a crash on the A3 last year was seen by witnesses trying to drive away from the scene after the incident had happened, a court has heard. Deane Girdler, 43, from Woodham, faces two counts
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Fulham author teaches world to sing
Local musician Emma Hutchinson would like to teach the world to sing with her two new music books for children. The two books, A Little Birdsong - Tales and A Little Birdsong - More Tales, aim to get families together more. Ms Hutchinson
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Dog owner jailed for slashing Staffie's throat
A man has been jailed for an act of appalling animal cruelty – the worst case an RSPCA inspector has seen in 21 years experience. Jason Khalili, 50, from Hollymoor Lane, Epsom, was found guilty of slashing his dog’s throat, and on Monday was
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Emergency services are getting younger every day
There was a very wet and noisy emergency session at the Tadworth pre-school group during an event helping toddlers to learn about the 999 services. Children were allowed to squirt water, dress up as firemen and policemen and try out the
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Council shares in cigarette company profits
A council decision to invest millions in cigarette companies while running anti-smoking campaigns has been branded “hypocritical”. Despite claims to be working to cut smoking in the borough, a leaked list of the council’s investments shows
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Man jailed after East Molesey cannabis factory found
A man has been jailed following the discovery of a cannabis factory in East Molesey last month. Thanh Van Phan, 24, of no fixed address, had pleaded guilty to charges of being concerned in the production of class B drugs and entering the UK
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No inquest for tramp until family found
An inquest into the death of a kindly homeless man is being put on hold until his three children can be tracked down. William Dengar, 54, died on July 1 after being taken ill, but it took a week for his friend Kay Barot, a full-time carer,
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Autistic kids left distressed by ‘appalling’ bus inspectors
Outraged parents claim their severely autistic children were “treated like criminals” after being fined for failing to carry a bus pass. The parents claim their vulnerable children were forced to “line up against a brick wall in hot sun” while
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Key Kingston Council director resigns
One of Kingston Council’s key directors of the past few years has announced her resignation. The council will lose the experience of finance director Tracie Evans, who started working for Kingston Council in March 2007 and has been a key
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Robber 'chased through gardens' following Roehampton raid
A robber thought to be behind a raid in Roehampton was chased through the back gardens of a quiet Southfields neighbourhood last week, it is claimed. Officers gave chase on foot and in a police helicopter as they searched for the culprit who
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Re-opened Sainsbury's told to remove signs
Elmbridge Council has told Sainsbury’s it has two-weeks to take down the 4ft lettering on the roof of its new building in Cobham, or it will serve a planning order forcing the issue. Sainsbury’s has recently extended its store in Branch
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PCSO finds love in the pages of the Sutton Guardian
Michaela Warner had almost given up on love when her friend encouraged her to take a chance on one of the hopefuls advertising in the Sutton Guardian's Two's Company page. Scanning the page Police Community Support Officer Warner's eyes stopped
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Families demand protection for young pedestrians
Kids’ lives have been put at risk by the removal of a pedestrian crossing, families in a Wimbledon street have claimed. They are calling for the crossing in Haydon’s Road to be reintroduced, after it was taken away earlier this year. They
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Kingston footballers ready for tournament in Korea
A group of young footballers from across the borough will be taking on their Korean counterparts in a once in a lifetime tournament from July 23. The youngsters, mainly from New Malden, have been busy practising their dribbling, tackling and
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Global success beckons for business after Dragon's Den win
A West Norwood business is set for global success after a record-breaking appearance on hit TV show Dragon’s Den. True Call, based in Knight’s Hill, had one of the most successful pitches ever seen on the show, which sees entrepreneurs present
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Croydon continues fight against sex trafficking
Croydon Council will continue to fight the battle against sex trafficking in the borough. Councillor Gavin Barwell, cabinet member for safety and cohesion, made the pledge to a Croydon Community Against Trafficking (CCAT) conference last week
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Epsom and Ewell charity warns lilies danger
A leading cat charity in Epsom and Ewell is warning people that lilies can kill cats. Cats Protection, a charity that aims to help and re-home abandoned pets, has urged owners to be aware of the risks from the plants, which can be extremely
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Balham woman drank fatal bleach 'because she couldn't read label'
An 82-year-old woman who mistakenly drank bleach instead of her prescribed medicine may not have been able to tell the difference because she was unable to read English, an inquest heard. Mother-of-seven Tej Nanray’s organs shut down one by
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Sutton looking for volunteers to tidy ground
Sutton United are looking for volunteers to help with maintenance work this Sunday (11am) ahead of three prestige friendlies. The terraces at the ground in Gander Green need to be cleared of weeds and there are more than 600 seats to clean in the Main
