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Palace suffer pre-season defeat
Crystal Palace lost their first match of pre-season tonight as Norwich City recorded a 1-0 win at Selhurst Park. Simon Whaley’s second-half strike was enough to end Palace’s unbeaten run in a match where the Eagles struggled to make any chances. There
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AJ Sports Surrey Cricket League (July 25)
Premier Division: Osterley (2000) 186 (7) Economicals 188-4 (20) Balham & Tooting SSC 172 (8) Old Thorntonians A 174-9 (20) Old Thorntonians 222 (20) Putney 214 (10) Abahani 213 (20) Sheen Park 159 (9) Wandsworth 239 (20) John Fisher 125 (8
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Sundae shines on the Common
A pantomime cow, an air-guitar and some giant nuts descended on Clapham Common for Ben and Jerry’s Summer Sundae this weekend. Back for its fifth year, the Summer Sundae festival combined lashings of ice cream with social activism and some marvellous
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Bringing the old and the young together
Each generation has their opinion on the others. Old people say young people are rude and play loud music while young people think old people are boring and dull. But why do we have these misconceptions? That's the question being asked by Croydon
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Burhill to host EuroPro Tour
The PGA EuroPro Tour moves to Burhill Golf Club in Surrey this week for The Pandora 2009 Open and Matthew Ford and Paul Dwyer are the favourites for the event with official bookmakers Sky Bet. Order of Merit leader Steve Surry misses the event, joining
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Epsom pipped in national golf final
The Epsom College golf team finished runners-up in the National Finals of the HMC Foursomes Competition this month, writes Corinne Munford. The tournament, held at the Royal Ashdown Forest golf club, was contested by the eight regional winners and
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Error denied Gino a podium finish
Ewell’s Gino Rea remains third in the WSBK Superstock 600 Championship after finishing sixth in the latest round at Brno. Rea had held second or third places for most of the race but he lostplaces when he got caught through a series of corners on the
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Twickenham to host 2015 Rugby World Cup final
Twickenham Stadium is to host the final of the 2015 Rugby World Cup, it was announced today. The 26-man International Rugby Board meeting in Dublin voted to ratify a recommendation from the World Cup board that confirmed England as 2015 hosts
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Wyld helps Brits to set new bests
Leatherhead’s Katherine Wyld admitted she didn’t want the opening day of the World Championships to end after marking her debut with a seventh place finish in the 4x100m freestyle relay final. Accompanied by Fran Halsall, Caitlin McClatchey and Amy
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Planning appeals should be made locally, say Sutton councillors
Appeals on planning decisions should be made locally rather than by a government agency based 100 miles away, Sutton Council has said. Councillors passed a motion at this month’s full council meeting, demanding that planning appeals should
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Criminals target Surrey Police chopper
The Surrey Police helicopter has moved to a more secure base, after fears criminals were deliberately putting it out of action before committing crimes. On October 30 last year, and again on April 30, it was vandalised and had its windows
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Sainsbury's dumps Cobham sign plan
Sainsbury’s has given up on plans to erect a 4ft sign spelling out the company’s name on the roof of its recently extended store in Cobham. The company had already put up the sign before the store in Bridge Way, just off the A3, was reopened
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Campaign to get residents back to work
The successful Lambeth Country Show not only provided fun for residents earlier this month but was also used to launch a council campaign to help people back into work. The Lambeth Working Campaign aims to raise awareness of the services available
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Cricket legend and prospective MP grilled at Kingston Mosque
Former cricketer and Pakistani politician Imran Khan joined his former brother-in-law Zac Goldsmith, the prospective parliamentary candidate for North Kingston and Richmond, at Kingston Mosque on Monday evening. About 50 people took part
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Make Croydon businesses sustainable before it's too late, warn Greens
Croydon’s shopkeepers and local campaigners are still pressuring the council to opt into the sustainable communities act. With only days left, Croydon Green Party campaigners presented a petition signed by local shopkeepers and a covering letter
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Recycling rates double as former Lambeth Council tip bans waste
A former tip that became a recycle-only centre has been hailed a success after recycling rates there doubled. Lambeth Council has also said fears the change at the Vale Street reuse and recycling centre in West Norwood would increase flytipping
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Wandsworth MPs modest with holidays
The borough’s MPs are using their long summer recess modestly this year despite a gruelling year in Parliament. Speaking this week to the Wandsworth Guardian, Tooting MP Sadiq Khan said he hadn’t booked anything yet, as he was still busy with
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Wimbledon pair get sneak preview of London's Olympic stadium
Wimbledon residents were among 150 competition winners and their guests to visit the Olympic stadium site. Trevor and Julie Warner got an exclusive preview of the construction progress so far on the Olympic stadium as part of the London 2012
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Second bank robbery in one week to hit Sutton
Two security guards were threatened at gunpoint during a robbery at the Nationwide bank in Wallington High Street. Flying Squad detectives were alerted after two men, one armed with a handgun, escaped with cash on Monday night. The incident
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Wandsworth Prison officer runs for Mencap
A Wandsworth Prison officer plans to run 13 miles around London’s royal parks for the charity Mencap. Paul Addicott, 23, was inspired to run the Royal Parks Half Marathon by his work as a disability liason officer at the prison. He said
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Teenage litter riot accused found guilty at Croydon Crown Court
A 16-year-old girl has been found guilty of violent disorder after attacking two policemen over a row about litter. The girl started a mini riot in Croydon Town Centre when she became violent with the two police officers after they asked her
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Hottest event in New Malden goes down a storm
Children and adults alike had a blast at New Malden fire station’s open day last week, with close to 800 people turning up to see firefighters tackling a mock inferno and messing about with water on July 25. Cheeky children were queueing
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Kingston sees biggest gay-hate crime drop in London
Kingston has seen the biggest percentage drop in gay-hate crime in London, according to new police figures. In the year to June 2009, there were eight homophobic attacks in the borough, compared with 18 the year before. The 55 per cent
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Water bills could be cut under draft proposals
Water costs will be cut under draft proposals announced by a watchdog. The result of Ofwat’s scrutiny of Sutton and East Surrey Water‘s business plans for 2010 to 2015 is a proposed reduction in the average bill for household customers receiving
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Olympic flag raised in Sutton
Sutton Councillor Graham Tope braved the unseasonal weather to raise the Olympic flag in the High Street on Monday. The event marked three years to the opening of the London games. The borough, already home to Paralympic gold medallist
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Firemen rescue teenage girls from tree
Two teenage girls had to be rescued by fire services after being stuck up a tree in Lloyd Park for over four hours on Monday. The crew from Croydon Fire station helped the “tomboys” down after the girls called for help on their mobiles.
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Armed hold up at Ewell post office
Two hooded men, one of them with a handgun, terrorised a member of staff at the post office in Chessington Road, West Ewell this morning (Tuesday) as they attempted to carry out a robbery. They entered the post office just after 9am and demanded
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Police make arrest in Musgrove murder
Police have arrested a 26-year-old man in connection with the murder of Ryan Musgrove. The man was arrested last Thursday in Addiscombe and has been bailed until September 9. Mr Musgrove, a Coney Hall FC football manager, was on his
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Family of murdered footballer speak of devastation
The family of a murdered amateur footballer have spoken of the "void" his death has left in their lives. William Buckingham, of Morden, was killed by Daniel Press as he walked along the A24 London Road, less than an hour after they had a fight
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Rossigneaux delight at sponsorship boost
Rosslyn Park are aiming to cement last season’s impressive performance after sealing a new sponsorship deal with Arena Events Group (AEG). The events management company will take over as the club’s principal sponsor for the forthcoming three
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Warnock challenges Carle
Crystal Palace manager Neil Warnock has challenged Nick Carle to force his way into the first team after rumours emerged linking the Australian with South Korean club FC Seoul. Warnock dismissed the speculation but did reveal Carle is likely to start
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Dowson wants ex-Hammer Pearce for Ks
Kingstonian boss Alan Dowson has revealed he will do anything in his power to get Premier League winning defender Ian Pearce in his squad for the coming Ryman League Premier Division. The 35-year-old appeared in a Ks shirt for the first
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Conroy: Garrard battle improving my Dons chances
Jay Conroy admits he is locked in a fierce battle with Luke Garrard for AFC Wimbledon’s right-back berth - but is relishing the challenge. Conroy was drafted in as cover late last season after Garrard suffered a season-ending cruciate ligament injury
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Tooting imam turns TV presenter
A Tooting imam has turned television presenter after he was headhunted by an international channel for Muslims. Imam Sulayman Gani, based at Tooting Islamic Centre in Upper Tooting Road, now works voluntarily for the Islam Channel, which broadcasts
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Fraser not in World Championship squad
Donna Fraser will not be granted a final fling on the big stage after being left out of the Great Britain and Northern Ireland squad for next month's World Championships. The Croydon Harrier, who retires at the end of August, had hoped to be
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Woods still have promotion in sights
Woodmansterne battled to a fine away win at Ewhurst on Saturday to keep alive their slim hopes of promotion in the Surrey County League Division Two. Chris Vagg top-scored with 32 as Woods were bowled out for 168, with Richard Knight contributing
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Colts make their mark for Woods
Woodmansterne 2nds entered the game with Croydon MO on Saturday with a much-changed side from that which narrowly defeated Kingstonian the previous week. With captain Hiren Patel away Ralph Patel took the helm and after winning the toss elected to
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Students of Sutton East County Secondary School (1965)
I am looking for past students of Sutton East County Secondary School from about 1965, class 5H and 4b. I can be contacted on Bigeagle12@btinternet.com
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Rams boss accuses Cooper of mind games
Croydon Athletic manager Tim O'Shea has accused Jimmy Cooper of playing mind games after the Met Police boss claimed the Rams were favourites to win Ryman Division One South this season. Cooper believes the Rams record once O'Shea took over last season
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Sutton still top despite defeat
Although still top of the table after Reigate Priory’s surprise loss to Guildford, Sutton suffered a five-wicket defeat on Saturday at the hands of a competent and motivated Cobham Avorians. With the Convent Lane wicket looking slightly green on top,
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Toby triumphs at Purley Bury
Toby Pallet came from behind to win his first senior singles title with a 1-6 6-1 6-1 victory over James Hart at Purley Bury Tennis Club’s finals. Another U25 player, Amy Farrin, pipped Kelly Rowland 5-7 6-1 8-6 in a thrilling ladies’ singles final
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Samson happy with progress
Belgrave Harriers star Samson Oni is confident he will get the nod for next month’s IAAF World Championships, writes Ziad Chaudry. The 28-year-old Brixton high jumper posted a poor 2.20m at Saturday’s Aviva London Grand Prix in Crystal Palace, well short
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Winning draw for Weybridge
Weybridge earned a winning draw in Saturday's clash against Wimbledon. They made a good start having won the toss. The young opening batsmen put on 59 in twelve overs before Seren Waters (38) was caught at deep mid off. At lunch, Ansari (49)
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Tooting breast grabber in court
A 20-year-old man who grabbed women’s breasts in the street near Tooting Bec tube station has pleaded guilty to sexual assault at Kingston Crown Court. Wajahat Zubair, from Walworth, attacked four women last year - including an Australian woman
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Clapham North and Tooting Bec Tubes to shut early
Clapham North and Tooting Bec Tube stations will close at 10pm every night from Sunday to Thursday until November 26. Starting this Sunday the stations will close for upgrade work - including the installation of CCTV cameras, a new public address
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Tribute to Croydon Council worker who dies after being hit by a train
A council manager who worked with Croydon’s youth has died after being hit by a train in west London. The council paid tribute to “dedicated” John Herbert, 36, from Coulsdon who worked for Croydon Connexions. He was hit by a train at Southall
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Merton schools could close due to swine flu
Hospitals and pharmacies are braced for swine flu in Merton while the borough’s schools are prepared to close if the pandemic worsens. The borough’s health bosses said a network of collection points is distributing the Tamiflu medication, while
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Kingston landlady to show off blooming great garden
A green-fingered Kingston pub landlady will show off her award-winning beer garden at a charity open day this Sunday. Janet Turnes spends several hours a week tending to her plants in between shifts in the kitchen at the Wych Elm. Her
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Man found guilty of killing grandmother
A Gipsy Hill man has been found guilty of killing his former employer in her Bermondsey café. Slawomir Zakrzewski, 23, of Whiteley Road, was found guilty by majority verdict at the Old Bailey on Friday of the manslaughter of Gloria Burgos in
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Soldier's tale of Afghanistan and Headley Court
A soldier who lost a leg in Afghanistan could return to the frontline thanks to the expertise of an Epsom military rehabilitation centre. Lance Corporal Mathew Wilson, 23, who is a member of 2nd Batallion The Rifles, lost his leg and most of
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Father charging children for football 'kick around' sessions
A man who claimed he was just ‘kicking ball’ with his children and their friends in a park has been running a commercial venture, the Sutton Guardian can report. Our newspaper reported how football coach Darren Chapman, 42, from Carshalton,
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£6m injection to help dental patients say aaah!
Over 70,000 extra patients are being helped to see an NHS dentist thanks to £6m investment announced by NHS Surrey. The extra cash will pay for increased capacity at NHS dentists across the county. Among the areas to benefit are Ashtead, Epsom
