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Pearce on target in Ks draw
Former West Ham star Ian Pearce was on target for Kingstonian in a pre-season friendly at Godalming Town tonight. Pearce, who looks set to feature for Alan Dowson's men in the Ryman Premier League this season, netted in the 15th minute to give Ks the
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Mourners gather for funeral of have-a-go-hero William Grove
Friends, family and former colleagues gathered to pay farewell to have-a-go-hero William John Grove today. More than 80 mourners filled St Matthias Church, in Richmond, to pay their respects to the World War Two RAF veteran, also known as John
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Supergran who trekked to the North Pole and rowed across an ocean shows no sign of slowing down
She may be just 5ft 4ins but after rowing an ocean and twice trekking to the North Pole, a 64-year-old supergran is aiming to reach new heights by scaling the highest free-standing mountain in the world. When Jan Meek’s husband died 17 years
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SURREY, POLICE AND POTHOLES
Visitors from Denmark who stayed with us recently were astonished by the state of Surrey's roads. They just could not believe that so many potholes were left on busy main thoroughfares. But that was nothing compared to the lack of police on our streets
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LET'S CONSIDER BURNING OUR RUBBISH
By Community Correspondent Bob Ferris Burning rubbish is a difficult concept to grasp and would of course be a hard sell to anyone who lives near a proposed site. However, our Continental cousins do it quite successfully without anyone getting hot
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Stall holders needed for Kingston Carnival
Stall holders are needed for the colourful Kingston Carnival, to help make the day a success on September 6. Town centre management group Kingston First is particularly keen to attract vendors selling crafts or international foods. Wet
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Helps to take on gruelling swim challenge
Stoneleigh endurance athlete Mick Helps is bracing himself for one of the biggest challenges of his career as he prepares to tackle the Lake Windermere two-way marathon swim race in the Lake District this Sunday. The gruelling race covers 21 miles and
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Maximum points for Colliers Wood
Colliers Wood claimed 10 Wimbledon & District League points from an 82-44 victory over Merton Manor, writes Len Waite. Rink 1: A Bullot, PB Long, J Springett, A Owen 35 A Bain 13. 2: R Pike, J Scarfe, V Pesut, P Bullot 24 J Hawley 10. 3: D Anderson,
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Cyclist hit by lorry outside Hanworth pub
A teenage cyclist has been left with multiple injuries after being hit by a lorry outside a Hanworth pub. It is believed the lorry was pulling away from traffic lights in Hounslow Road, outside the Horse and Groom, when it collided with the 19-year-old
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Palace skipper optimistic for season
Crystal Palace skipper Shaun Derry is in buoyant mood regarding the Eagles' prospects for the upcoming season. The 31-year-old, who says he is fitter then ever after missing the back end of last season with shoulder problems, says he has enjoyed
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Dance academy opens in memory of lost parents
Two friends with similar life stories decided to join efforts and open a dance school in memory of their parents. Emmajane North, 30, lost mum Carol, from Croydon, to cancer last year, and Lucy Mitchell, 29, from Croydon, lost her dad Roy,
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Sutton Council's bid to improve customer services
New measures have been launched by Sutton Council in a bid to improve their customer services. Giving residents who call Sutton Council’s call centre instant replies, having longer call centre opening hours and a new online booking system
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Lambeth kids urged to get hooked on books
A scheme aiming to get youngsters hooked on books has arrived in Streatham. Two events at Streatham library featured free books and storytelling for children. The first session took place on July 29, and a second is set to take place on Wednesday
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Youngsters shine for Hercules Wimbledon
Three Hercules Wimbledon youngsters helped Surrey to am impressive team victory in the annual men's U17 inter-counties match at Crawley on Sunday. English schools 1500m bronze medallist Liam White stepped up a distance and dominated the 3000m race
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Battling United salvage a draw
Sutton United are still looking for their first win of the pre-season schedule. But they had a very good workout in an entertaining game at Champion Hill which saw Sutton come from behind three times to gain a draw. On a mixed afternoon for players
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Banstead litter pickers rewarded for hard work
Anyone dropping litter in Reigate and Banstead schools is in for a hard time. For the first time in 10 years all the borough’s 48 schools took part in the Litter Free Schools Award, with 43 achieving a gold award, three silver and two bronze
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Epsom leisure day went X-tremely well
Xtremely successful – that was the verdict on the recent youth leisure day held in Rosebery Park, Epsom. More than 1,000 young people turned out to enjoy a huge variety of activities and sports, including sumo wrestling, dancing and even ride
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Brentford War Memorial saved after two-year campaign
After a two-year battle and a Government appeal Brentford’s historic war memorial has been saved. Campaigners fought to save the 80-year-old memorial at St Lawrence's Church after the building was taken over by new owners in 2006 and it emerged the
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Piano prodigy returns to Epsom
International concert pianist, 16- year-old Benjamin Grosvenor who has played to sell out audiences round the world will be playing a recital at the Epsom Playhouse on Friday, September 18. The last time he played at Epsom he was just 12 years
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Tolworth woman launches charity for leprosy
A Tolworth social worker has set up a charity to help leprosy sufferers in her home village in Nigeria as a tribute to her late husband. Kate Okonkwo became a widow in 2007 and has since thrown all her energy into setting up The Boat - Banner
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Water waste shame of eco-friendly ice cream company
Eco-friendly ice cream company Ben and Jerry’s (B&J) has admitted it has been wasting millions of litres of water by running taps non-stop to wash scoops. The company, which markets itself as a green leader and runs the highly successful
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Tangerines romp to victory in battle of Ashford Towns
The eighth annual meeting between the two clubs named Ashford Town ended in a comprehensive win for the men from Middlesex on Saturday. In fact, this was the second season in succession that the Ash Trees had defeated the Nuts and Bolts by
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Dons boss Brown: We must look past Luton
Terry Brown has pleaded for perspective regardless of the outcome as AFC Wimbledon’s Blue Square Premier bow against Luton Town draws ever closer. The Dons announced themselves on the Blue Square South stage with a thumping 4-1 win at Newport
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Sutton Guardian shortlisted as newspaper of the year in awards
The Sutton Guardian has been shortlisted for a top award. The newspaper has been shortlisted in the Weekly Newspaper of the Year (Free) Category at the EDF Energy London and the South of England Media Awards 2009, run in association with the
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Kempton Park racing for Wednesday, August 5
First Race Time : 6:05pm Notable Jockeys All the pros make a re-appearance after the afternoon's racing. Frankie Dettori has a couple of rides, as does Ryan Moore, Tom Queally, Richard Hughes, Martin Dwyer and Jimmy Fortune. Notable Horses Sovereignty
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Gymnasts receive capital awards
Five gymnasts from the Croydon School of Gymnastics attended the first South London Petchey Award Ceremony to receive medals for their outstanding talent. More than 120 young people aged between 11 and 25 from sports clubs, theatre groups, youth clubs
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Merton to become low carbon zone?
Sustainable Merton is working alongside the council to look into the possibility of the borough becoming a low carbon zone. A bid is expected to be submitted to the Mayor of London for a slice of £3m funding given to 10 areas across the capital
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Win a family prize package to see the Dons in Eastbourne!
The Surrey Comet has teamed up with Eastbourne Borough FC and VisitEastbourne.com to give away a family package to cheer on AFC Wimbledon when they play at Eastbourne Borough on Tuesday, August 11. The prize includes accommodation for two
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Croydon Guardian reporters shortlisted for journalism awards
Two reporters from the Croydon Guardian have been shortlisted for a top journalism award. Harry Miller and Kirsty Whalley have both been shortlisted in the Newcomer of the Year Category at the EDF Energy London and the South of England Media
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Thousands enjoy Croydon World festival weekend in Lloyd's Park
Revellers attending the Croydon World party braved the rain on Saturday to enjoy a host of acts performing. Headlining the day were 80s hit-makers The Proclaimers and dub reggae band Dreadzone. The yearly event, which draws in more than
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Man arrested in Milly Dowler murder investigation
A 40-year-old man was arrested today by detectives investigating the murder of schoolgirl Milly Dowler. The suspect, from west London, is being questioned about the disposal of a car linked to the murder, Surrey Police said. Surrey Police
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Weybridge left frustrated
Weybridge were thwarted by the rain in their Surrey Championship Premier Division clash against Spencer. In a bottom of the table clash on Saturday, Weybridge made a good start when Seren Waters and Zaf Ansari had an opening partnership of 71. Waters
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Ex-Hammers star Pearce keen for Ks
Kingstonian boss Alan Dowson is confident Ian Pearce will sign for the club as the former Premier League winning defender bids to re-invent himself as a striker. The 35-year-old centre back led the line against one of his ex-employers on Friday night
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Centenery celebration for Merton's John Innes Park
Revellers turned the clock back with an afternoon of Edwardian fun and games to mark a very special birthday. The opening of John Innes Park 100 years ago was celebrated with a themed fair at the site in Merton Park this weekend. Historical
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Just desserts for Brooklands College catering student's perfect attendance
A Brooklands College student has been put forward to receive a bursary from Walton Rotary Club, after not missing a single minute of his catering course. Daniel Deluce, 17, from Long Ditton, was nominated by Phoebe Alfred, the college’s curriculum
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Happyfeet FC café opens its doors
This Saturday, the brand new Happyfeet FC café opens its doors to the public for the first time. This new venture brings a unique leisure experience to Walton High Street. It will combine a football coaching arena for children from walking
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What a relief: Public toilets to reopen in Crystal Palace
Visitors to the Crystal Palace Triangle wishing to spend a penny instead of a pound will be relieved to hear the area’s public toilets are to reopen. Croydon Council has agreed to refurbish the facilities behind the Phoenix community centre
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Croydon's Imogin Appiah saved by revolutionary new treatment
The mother of the six-year-old girl suffering from Leukaemia spoke to the Croydon Guardian about her daughter’s revolutionary treatment. Imogin Appiah was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (All) in 2006. In March this year
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Putney resident forced to flee plane fire
Passengers, including a Putney resident, on a British Airways flight to Barcelona were forced to flee their plane on emergency chutes after the cabin filled with smoke in mid-air. The 176 travellers and crew used the Boeing 757's inflatable
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Thousands queue to be part of Hammersmith X Factor recording
Thousands of eager fans queued in the rain on Saturday to be part of the live audience watching a recording of the X Factor at the Hammersmith Apollo. Some fans waved “We Love Cheryl” banners as Cheryl Cole, Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh and Dannii
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Promotion joy for Harriers
Herne Hill Harriers achieved a resounding win at the final Southern Men’s League match in Parliament Hill to gain promotion into Division Two. After a slow start to the season, HHH men turned up a gear and managed four successive wins including a
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New head of Mayday Hospital gets baptism of fire
The first week on the job for the new Mayday chief executive was a baptism of fire as he had to deal a hospital unit going up in smoke. It was day three of the job and Nick Hulme was woken with the news that the magnetic resonance imaging (
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John sets goal target
New Crystal Palace striker Stern John is targeting a debut goal this Saturday as he looks to get the Eagles season off to a flying start. The much-travelled Trinidad & Tobago international signed a one-year deal last Thursday and played in Palace's 1
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More people coming to Kingston to grow old
Kingston is becoming the new place to grow old, with wealthy pensioners settling in the royal borough instead of more traditional seaside retirement resorts, according to new research. The town is becoming a prime location for rich pensioners
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Procter and Gamble give £37k to mayor of Elmbridge's charity
Procter and Gamble presented a cheque to mayor of Elmbridge Councillor James Vickers last week to go towards New Life, the charity he is supporting this year. Irwin Lee, managing director of Procter and Gamble UK, the company behind Pampers,
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Tour de France inspires thieves
The Tour de France may have triggered a spate of bicycle thefts in the borough, according to the council. Officers suspect criminals have been inspired by television coverage of the race, which finished last week. According to Steve
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Elmbridge Museum holds exhibition on Oatlands Palace
Elmbridge Museum is holding an exhibition starting next month on the now destroyed Oatlands Palace in Weybridge. The museum, which is based in Church Street, Weybridge, is holding the exhibition called Oatlands Underfoot: Stones and Stories
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Kingston's swine flu pharmacy revealed
NHS Kingston is now advertising the borough’s designated swine flu drugs providers despite initially refusing to on the grounds of security. One pharmacy in each London borough was identified to stock the anti-viral medication and the original
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'Residents like CCTV', according to Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth has more CCTV cameras per 1,000 residents than any other borough in London, according to new figures. The report by consultancy company, IMS Research, shows there are 1,113 CCTV cameras in the borough meaning there are almost four
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Tolworth Broadway revamp 'will save businesses'
Plans to revamp Tolworth Broadway and build a green pavement down the middle of the road have been welcomed by businesses. The designs, unveiled this week, involve the unpopular central barriers being torn down and replaced with a 500 metre
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Drinker found dead at bus stop had 'huge' level of alcohol in blood
An alcoholic found dead at a bus stop had one of the highest blood alcohol levels a coroner had ever seen, an inquest was told. Henry Duggan, 63, was found lying on the pavement outside South Wimbledon Underground station in the early hours
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Future generations will pay for £340m hospital
An NHS hospital that cost £73.5m to build privately could cost taxpayers in excess of £340m by 2034. With health budgets across Wandsworth likely to be frozen next year campaigners expressed concern the level of repayments could jeopardise
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Police release two men arrested over murder of popular Norbury rapper
Two men arrested in connection with the murder of rapper Carl Beatson Asiedu have been bailed by police. The body of the 19-year-old from Norbury was found in a car which had been pulled over by police for jumping a red light on Saturday morning
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Inventor to pitch her kitchen gadget to celebrity chef
A West Norwood woman is to pitch her kitchen invention to celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal. Tracey Davies, 38, is one of 10 inventors nationwide to make the finals of the Finish Diamond Standard Innovation Challenge. The challenge invited
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Injured peregrine falcon returns to the high life
Fallon, the wayward peregrine falcon, is flying high again after recovering from minor injuries sustained in a crash-landing. The juvenile bird of prey featured in the Sutton Guardian in July after taking a wrong turn and plummeting into a
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Opinions sought on Elmbridge taxi licensing changes
Elmbridge Council wants to hear from people as it reviews its policies for licensing taxis and minicabs. The consultation, which started this week, will continue until Friday, August 28, and all current licence holders have been notified by
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Kingstonians to try out sports thanks to Boris
Residents have the chance to try out different sports and get active in the run up to the London 2012 Olympics, thanks to an initiative backed by Boris Johnson. The Mayor has offered his support to Play Sport London, free coaching sessions
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Cheam golfer aims to have fatherhood down to a tee
A multimillionaire Cheam golfer has finally heard the putter of tiny feet after his first baby was born 10 days late at St Helier Hospital. Ross Fisher said cradling his daughter Eve would always surpass the feeling of holding aloft the
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No fines for fouling dogs in Lambeth
No fixed penalty notices have been handed out to Lambeth residents who let their dogs foul the pavement. Statistics obtained by the borough’s Liberal Democrats show no penalties were handed out in 2008/09, and none have been handed out so far
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Thieves steal computers worth thousands from library
Thieves have stolen computer equipment worth thousands of pounds from a library, just weeks before it’s grand re-opening. Work has been ongoing at Pollards Hill library since October to provide residents with a wider range of services and facilities
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103 not out for Epsom's Clarice
Clarice Durrant made her appearance in this world when skirts were floor length, elegant hats were in vogue and the First World War was still years away. A huge earthquake devastated San Francisco and the world’s largest ship, the Lusitania
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Tooting hospital to house specialist stroke unit
St George’s Hospital is to be designated a specialist stroke unit following a public consultation. As a stroke unit, the Tooting hospital will provide emergency care to stroke patients, including access to a CT scan and clot-busting drugs,
