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Epsom snooker event for little Elijah
Officers from the Epsom safer neighbourhood team are supporting a fundraising event to provide healthcare for a young Epsom boy. The charity event is in aid of Elijah Hodge, three, who suffers from Apert syndrome and requires 24-hour medical
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RFU to mull over London Welsh's future
The jury is still out on London Welsh's inclusion in the newly formed Championship this season. Having set a deadline of 5pm today for the club's administrators Tenon Recovery to have a rescue plan in place, the RFU is working with the administrator
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Wandsworth's facilities scouted by Barbados ahead of London 2012
Representatives from the Barbados National Olympics Committee have paid a fact-finding mission to Wandsworth to inspect training facilities ahead of the 2012 London Games. The BNOC president Steve Stoute and general secretary Erskine Simmons were looking
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WIN! Tickets to the Wembley Cup!
Fancy seeing European Champions FC Barcelona in action this summer? UEFA Champions League winners FC Barcelona will be coming to the UK to compete in The Wembley Cup this Summer against Spurs, Celtic and Egyptian Champions Al-Ahly in a brand new pre-season
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Farewell to Good Shepherd nursery
The closure of a popular nursery for refurbishment has devastated parents, who have been left scrambling for child care. Good Shepherd Pre-school vacated its premises in Queen Mary’s Avenue this week after opening 35 years ago. Wardens
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England women favourites for Nations Cup crown
Local duo Victoria Cornborough and Davinia Monteiro will line up in England's front row in tomorrow's Nations Cup final against the USA at Brunel University. Richmond's Cornborough starts at loosehead prop, with Wallington's Monteiro starting alongside
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Dangerous dog crackdown to continue, vows top cop
A crackdown on Lambeth’s dangerous dog problem is to be stepped up, according to the borough’s new top cop. Borough Commander Chief Superintendant Nick Ephgrave described irresponsible dog ownership - including people using their dogs as weapons
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Brentford's Marcus Akin sends shockwaves through Big Brother house
Big Brother housemates have been shocked by Brentford boy Marcus Akin’s latest antics after he donned a shiny skintight outfit for an electrifying task. Yesterday, mullet-loving Marcus took on BB9’s Rex Newmark in a challenge which saw the
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Man's body found in Richmond flat
The body of an 85-year-old man has been discovered by police in a Richmond flat this morning after neighbours reported seeing milk bottles piling up outside the front door. A Metropolitan Police spokesman confirmed officers forced their way
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Cottagers discover Europa League fate
Roy Hodgson faces a possible return to Finland after Fulham found out they will play either FK Vetra of Lithuania or HJK Helsinki of Finland in the third qualifying round of the Europa League. Hodgson managed the Finnish national side for more than two
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Game review: Red Faction Guerilla - Xbox 360
The Red Faction games have a fine pedigree. Starting years ago with the first game, Volition and THQ produced a pair of decent, if linear, shooters with a pretty cool story, interesting weapons and, of course, the ability to damage and destroy
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Kingston University cookbook author honoured in national ceremony
A writer who came up with a cookbook for her fellow Kingston students in her spare time has been honoured at a national ceremony for volunteers. Kingston University students walked away with two of the four awards at the TimeBank Urban Fete
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Man attacked in West Ewell pizza shop
A man was assaulted in an unprovoked daytime attack in West Ewell on Wednesday, police said. The incident happened at 4pm on Chessington Road when the victim, a man in his 20s, was in Circle Pizza and another man entered and began hitting him
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Kids tuck into good grub at Leatherhead supermarket
A group of children got stuck into snacks and treats when they paid a special visit to Sainsbury’s in Leatherhead on Tuesday. They had been invited along by Mend, a children’s healthy living organisation, to learn about the importance of healthy
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Lightning strike destroys large tree, two cars and roof of house
Last night's lightning left a family temporarily homeless after a large tree exploded into shards of wood destroying cars and damaging the roof of a house. The tree, in Barrow Hill, Worcester Park, rained down splinters on a Volkswagen Polo
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Football team devastated by swine flu ban
A team of young Kingston footballers are devastated after being banned from a once-in-a-lifetime trip to South Korea - because of fears they will infect the country with swine flu. The heartbroken Esher FC juniors - which includes children
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Man critical after field attack
A man in his 30s has been left in a critical condition after being attacked last night. The incident happened at about 10.30pm in Rotary Field, near Brighton Road in Purley. Two areas of the field remained taped off by police this morning
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Second challenge for young Bethan
Primary school pupil Bethan Helps joined thousands of charity runners on Epsom Downs to take part in the Epsom Race for Life – the second part of Bethan’s charity challenge. Bethan, who goes to the Meadow School, Epsom, completed the first
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Croydon football coach gunned down
A Croydon football coach has been gunned down by a balaclava-clad shooter on playing fields in West Wickham. Ryan Musgrove, manager of Coney Hall Football Club, was found dead by police at Sparrows Den playing fields in Addington Road at 6.30pm
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Teddington crash at rain drenched Finchley
Teddington missed a golden opportunity to close the gap on Middlesex County League Premier Division league leaders Ealing as they crashed to a rain interrupted defeat at Finchley on Saturday. Skipper Toby Bailey’s 41 at the top of the order - together
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New signings score in Palace win
Freddie Sears made it two goals in two games for Crystal Palace last night as the Eagles kept up their 100 pre cent record in pre-season with a 3-1 win over Harrisburg City Islanders in America. The young striker, on loan from West Ham, collected
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Group will look at Tooting Common improvements
A new group has been created to look at ways of ensuring Tooting Common remains a diverse place for wildlife, which can be enjoyed by residents now as well as future generations. The Friends of Tooting Commons, which was set up following a
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Brentford boss still in Rhodes race
Brentford boss Andy Scott has admitted he may be fighting a losing battle to land Ipswich Town striker Jordan Rhodes on loan if the youngster continues to impress new boss Roy Keane. The tanned 19-year-old netted the Tractor Boys’ third goal
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Cabbie loses equivalent of a person in diet
A black cab driver shed the equivalent of a whole person in weight in only seven months, after joining a diet and exercise programme. Mark Powell, 40, of Frederick Road, Sutton, decided enough was enough when his weight reached 27st in October
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Cheam cyclists raise cash for good causes
A Cheam cyclist was part of a team that covered 393 miles during a 24-hour relay bike ride for Action Medical Research. Danny Mann and four colleagues peddled through the night to complete 139 laps of the Top Gear test track in Dunsfold, Surrey
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Mystery surrounds Balham woman's head wound
A 27-year-old woman is in a critical but stable condition in hospital after sustaining a serious head injury. The London Ambulance Service was called to the flat in Old Devonshire Road, Balham, just before 2am on Tuesday, where they found the
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Chantilly grace during French trip
As part of Epsom Protection Society’s 50th anniversary year celebrations, 48 members recently sailed across the Channel to spend three days in the borough’s twin town, Chantilly. Among the attractions visited were the French town’s chateau
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Nanotechnology is the future says Sutton student
A Sutton student has reported directly to the Government on proposals for how nanotechnology could be used to help meet future healthcare needs, including tackling cancer. Tharini Thirukkumar has worked on the nanotechnology in healthcare project
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Boris back in Croydon to chair economic recovery meeting
Mayor of London Boris Johnson will return to Croydon for a recession busting meeting promoted as “Building a Road to Economic Recovery”. Joining him for the debate will be representatives from the Federation of Small Businesses, South London
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Wimbledon carer wins national award
A Wimbledon carer was recognised with a national award and presented with an award by broadcaster Fiona Phillips at glitzy central London ceremony last week. Naty De La Cruz, a senior care assistant at the Queens Court Care Home in Queens Road,
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Time running out for Lambeth summer courses
Young people have just days left to apply for a place on summer education and recreation courses taking place in Lambeth. Lambeth Council’s Summer University scheme includes courses ranging from African dancing, to football, photography and creative
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Welcome to the jungle
The tale of Mowgli and his chums Baloo, Bagheera and Shere Khan came to life in Woodmansterne this week when children from Woodmansterne Primary School put on a rousing performance of the Jungle Book for parents and friends. The dress rehearsal
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Dame Jacqueline Wilson to open Garsons Farm food fair
Bestselling children’s author Dame Jacqueline Wilson will be opening the food fair at Garsons Farm this weekend. Dame Jacqueline, who was responsible for the popular Tracy Beaker series of books, will open the fair at 10am on Saturday and will
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Fine for 'filthy' Kingston pizza restaurant
A pizza restaurant in Kingston has been fined after being prosecuted for being "filthy", "greasy" and "grimy". In January, 2008, an environmental health officer visited Red Planet Pizza, in London Road, on a routine inspection and had serious
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Croydon hockey coach says pitches are not fit for purpose
A hockey coach has said his team’s success is in jeopardy because the council is neglecting the pitch. Richard Nixon, treasurer of Croydon Schools and Youth Hockey Association, said his team regularly played without goals and pitch markings
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MP argues for greater rail station access
Following the successful installation of a lift at Balham station, Battersea MP Martin Linton has added his voice to calls for greater access at more rail stations. Mr Linton, who is chairman of the House of Common’s steering group, Access
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Hammersmith BBC building heritage listed
The BBC Television Centre building in Wood Lane has been given grade II listed status. As the first purpose-built TV centre in the country, its central ring and the famous Studio 1 are of great architectural and historical significance.
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Sutton mum launches own business after course
A young mother has set up a successful bookkeeping service after attending an eight-week Scola start-your-own business course. Sarah Francis, a former retail manager, wanted the flexibility of being able to work from home while looking after
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Joseph dream will still do for Craig
In 2007 the BBC talent show Any Dream Will Do gave the winner Lee Mead the chance to don Joseph’s technicolour dreamcoat for a West End production of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical. However, another of the show’s contestants, Craig Chalmers was also
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Blagdon Park assault victim surprises with recovery
The victim of a vicious assault in Blagdon Park which left him brain damaged has surprised doctors with his medical progress, according to police. Witnesses said a gang of up to 20 youths took part in the daylight assault, punching, kicking
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IT system on the agenda in NHS chief's visit to Kingston Hospital
A troubled IT system for storing patient records, due to arrive at Kingston Hospital later this year, was on the agenda when the top NHS civil servant visited last week. Delays in implementing the £12.7bn national Care Records Service (CRS
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Fruit machine row lead to pub stabbing
A man stabbed inside a Croydon pub was attacked after an argument over a fruit machine. The attack last Saturday July 11, left the man fighting for his life with multiple stab wounds in the chest, arm and kidney. Police sources revealed
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Police 'no nearer to solving' sex offender murder
A 50-year-old man was arrested in connection with the murder of Earlsfield sex offender Andrew Cunningham - but was later released. The arrest took place at 9am on Thursday, July 9, but he was then bailed while police continued their inquiries
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Year long road chaos as rail bridge expanded for cycle lanes
The expansion of a bridge over a railway line is set to cause severe disruption to several parts of Sutton for more than a year. Hackbridge’s London Road bridge, a two-way road over the rail station, is due to be enlarged as part of the Smarter
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New business boss impressed with Croydon
The head of the borough’s new business champion has expressed his delight at joining “Team Croydon”. Tony Kildare said he was “joining the party” as he bids to drive forward plans to make Croydon the economic superpower of south London.
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Kingston youngsters set up rival paradise islands
Anyone passing down Latchmere Road last week could have been forgiven for thinking they had stumbled into Kingston, Jamaica, rather than Kingston-upon-Thames, after two schools created their own Caribbean-themed islands in their playgrounds.
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Join the Crystal Palace Free Festival
A talent contest is part of a free festival taking place in the Crystal Palace Triangle on Saturday, July 25. The Crystal Palace Free Festival unites traders, pubs, and restaurants, and features an array of live music acts plus four markets.
