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Terry: I'll know my Luton team within the week
The Dons romped to victory in the Isle of Man tournament this weekend – but the manager says he is no closer to knowing his starting side. The competition, which saw three games take place in one afternoon, was sponsored by long-standing supporter
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Wandsworth electric motoring made easier
Electronic vehicle drivers can now charge their motors in a second location in Wandsworth. A parking bay at Putney Leisure Centre, Dryburgh Road, has been fitted with the new charging equipment in addition to the existing point at Wandle Recreation
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Food lovers could eat free at Worcester Park Harvester
Food lovers are invited to put their tastebuds to the test and have free meals at the Harvester in Worcester Park. As food panel members, diners will be entitled to regular meals at the Plough restaurant in return for feedback on the menu and
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Young environmentalists swarm over Wimbledon Common
Young environmentalists were buzzing after learning about honey bees during the latest session of the Wimbledon Common Nature Club. Wimbledon beekeeper Alison Pelikan was on hand earlier this month to show the group of eight to 14-year-olds
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Tadworth Children's Trust scoops a national award
The Children’s Trust in Tadworth walked away with a top prize at a national awards ceremony last week. The Rehabilitation First Awards celebrate organisations and individuals that excel in all aspects of rehabilitation. The trust, which
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A Trip to Hastings
By Community Correspondent Laura Grayling. Change is a funny thing. Such were my thoughts on a recent day trip to Hastings – the formerly thriving seaside resort which became a dilapidated shadow of its former self and is now undergoing rejuvenation
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Teen stroke victim helped to Thrive
After suffering a stroke at the age of 19, Colin Edward thought his dream of becoming a gardener was over. Robbed of his mobility and memory, Colin could hardly write or draw and lost the use of most of the right side of his body. But
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Hammond welcomes progress in investment plan for Nelson Hospital
By Community Correspondent, Philippa Hennessy Stephen Hammond, MP for Wimbledon, has welcomed the news that there has been progress in plans to build a new local care centre at the Nelson Hospital in Wimbledon. The business case for the construction
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Lois of the Lane dons the cape and mask
Sacha Baron Cohen may be the King of character comedy but Lois Tucker could soon by the Queen. The actress and comedian was a huge hit at the Edinburgh Festival last year with her first play involving the shy and silent Lois of the Lane and
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Don't give thieves an opening in the heat, warn cops
Hot weather is good news for burglars warns Surrey Police. An open window will let in more than a cooling breeze – it will give access to people after your valuables. Detective Constable Stuart Underwood of the Reigate proactive investigation
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Brentford to take another look at Sutton's Graham
Brentford boss Andy Scott has hinted he could keep an eye on Sutton United’s Bentley Graham up until the start of the coming League One and Ryman League campaigns. The 18-year-old midfelder has been on trial with the Bees this summer - appearing in defeats
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Cycling video could save lives
Cyclists in Lambeth are being asked to watch a road safety vehicle that could save their lives. The new video, also aimed at lorry drivers, is on the Transport for London website and aims to reduce accidents between heavy goods vehicles and
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River Wandle eels get a health check
Hundreds of eels were given a health check by the Environment Agency fisheries staff during a two-week operation assessing the population in the River Wandle. About eight members of the Environment Agency’s sampling and monitoring team took
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Green shoppers to get discount in Sutton stores
Green-thinking shoppers are earning cash from goods and services at a range of borough stores under a new reward scheme from Smarter Travel Sutton. The Walk Cycle Reward gives a 10 per cent discount off everything from pizzas to carpets to
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Project launched to help dementia sufferers
A pilot project to give dementia sufferers and their families more support has been launched in Lambeth. The borough will be one of 18 sites nationally to test a social networking site allowing dementia sufferers, their families and carers
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Community rally round after death of Salvation Army leader
Family, friends and colleagues of a much-loved Salvation Army leader who died suddenly last month bade her a final farewell at her funeral in Southfields on Monday, July 13. Major Jo Norton, 48, who worked for the Salvation Army in Wandsworth
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Allotment meeting reveals confusion in Kingston
A council meeting to discuss allotment rent rises “descended into a farce” on Tuesday night, according to one councillor. The scrutiny panel was reviewing an executive decision to increase rents by 12 per cent, after a 108-strong petition called
