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Artist profile - Jo Holland
Jo Holland is an artist with an eye for the unusual. The Richmond resident creates photographs without the use of a camera or negatives by directly exposing a series of objects through a lens, onto what becomes a unique ‘ilfochrome print’. Holland
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WIN! A VIP pass for you and three friends to Get Loaded in the Park!
This August Bank Holiday weekend, get ready for an audio adventure unlike anything you’ve ever seen before, showcasing the most electrifying line-up of the year. Reading like a who’s who in the world of electronica, Get Loaded in the Park proudly presents
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Table tennis extravaganza coming to Streatham
The Lambeth Open table tennis tournament, which boasts a prize fund of £1,000, will be held on Monday (AUG 17) at the new Dunraven Sports Centre in Streatham. The competition offers a range of events for cadets (U15s), juniors (U18s) and seniors, with
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Blease pleased with progress
Kingston teenager Gareth Blease took the Welsh Amateur Championship at Southerndown by storm, narrowly failing to reach the final after losing by one hole to Walker Cup squad member Rhys Enoch. The 18-year-old Coombe Hill Golf Club member mastered
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Surrey Police link theft of classic car in East Molesey to similar incidents
Surrey Police are linking the theft of a classic car in East Molesey last month with two similar incidents in Ashford, Surrey. The white Triumph Stag was taken from a car park of the Smileessence dental practice in Bridge Road, at some point
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Motorists injured in Wallington road pile-up
Seven motorists were hurt in a five-vehicle crash in Wallington this afternoon. Three ambulance cars were called to the collision scene, in Stafford Road, shortly after 3pm. Paramedics were sill treating seven patients at the scene an
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Gordon selected for British judo team
Beijing Olympian Winston Gordon has been slected in a 14-strong British judo team for the 2009 World Championships, the first under new head coach Patrick Roux. The Budokwai/Wandsworth Lightning member is one of five Britons who competed in the Far East
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Johnson among legends at James Skeens Memorial Dinner
The James Skeens Memorial Dinner attracted 400 guests including 17 rugby legends from England, Wales and New Zealand to Twickenham Stadium in July. A champagne reception in the Live Room in the impressive new South Stand was followed by dinner in the
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Dramatic photos as onlookers help bus crash victim
The woman involved in a bus crash yesterday is a manager with the Royal Mail. Modupe Adebuyi, in her mid twenties, lives in Docklands and works as a manager at the Coulsdon delivery office. She has two broken legs, a broken arm and a
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Christian rocker comes to Esher Cornerstone the Church
One of the biggest names in Christian rock music is taking time out from an international tour schedule to perform at Cornerstone the Church in Esher next month. Noel Richards, who has lived in Cobham for nearly 30 years, will perform at the
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Rioja
Rioja used to be my red wine of choice when I was at college. The market seems to have been taken over by loads of Aussie and South African wine lately. Are there still some good Rioja’s out there? It is becoming increasingly difficult to discuss
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Brown reveals Dons selection delight for Luton test
A fired-up Terry Brown admits he is spoilt for choice ahead of AFC Wimbledon’s big opening-day test against Luton Town. Barring a minor knock to midfielder Kennedy Adjei, Brown has a clean bill of health at Kingsmeadow as preparations heat up for the
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Week 9: It's time to tighten the belt
Not much to speak of in terms of losses this week. Instead, it’s all about gains – but, fear not, it’s all good. Gain number one: a new belt. Getting fit and losing weight is all well and good but now my clothes are too big for me. A
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Take part in our live Eagles commentary
Crystal Palace kick off another Championship season tomorrow and as ever our live text commentary will be keeping you up to date with all the action. This season though, not only will you find out about goals, sendings off and top draw saves before anywhere
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Game review: Hired Guns: The Jagged Edge - PC
Greetings from land of Russia! Today we bring yourselves mighty game-time to win back African country from evil dictator man who rules with iron pansy fist! To do so we brings you reviews of games best left in out of bargain bin! Ok, before
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Sun shines for church fun day at Surbiton Fishponds
The sun was shining for Sunday’s church fun day at Fishponds in Surbiton. More than 1,500 people spent the afternoon sharing their love of God and taking part in quizzes, live bands, fishing games and hair braiding. There was also a
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Flat tyre link in motorbike death
An accident which killed a 31-year-old motorcyclist in Wimbledon may have been caused by a flat tyre, an inquest has heard. New Zealander Craig Paine died in December after coming off his motorbike and hitting a car while riding back from a
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Older people's network set up in Lambeth
A network of groups who will provide support and activities for older people in Lambeth has been launched by the council. The Gateway Network involves a consortium of five groups, co-ordinated by Age Concern Lambeth, who will run clubs on a
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Lambeth's housing department gets new finance head
A new head of finance has been appointed for Lambeth’s troubled housing, regeneration and environment department. Christina Thompson joins the borough from Waltham Forest Council where she worked for more than six years and managed a a project
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Epsom Guide heads out to care for South African children
Seventeen-year-old Louisa Byrne, a guide with the 12th Epsom company, has gone to South Africa to care for children orphaned by Aids or by violence. Louisa will work at God’s Golden Acre Khayelihle, a centre in the province of KwaZulu-Natal
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Police hunt one-handed man in Weybridge toiletry theft
Police are on the look out for a man with an artificial hand who was seen acting suspiciously near a hotel in Weybridge that was burgled at the same time. A number of items, including a laptop, a pair of black leather shoes and various toiletries
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Jarvis: Quins blueprint can be matched by Bristol
Former Harlequins fly-half Adrian Jarvis insists he has no regrets over his move to relegated Bristol and believes the club can match his former employers’ successful return to the top flight. The 25-year-old number ten played a part in the club’s National
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Epsom's lost buildings found again for exhibition
Remember the Rembrandt in Ewell as it was in its heyday, before its sad demise, eventual demolition and replacement by flats? Remember the Kings Head in Epsom, demolished in 1957 to make way for a shopping precinct? And how about St
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Kingston police asked to explain stop and searches on under 10s
Police in Kingston have been called on to explain why they stopped and searched three children under the age of 10 in the past 12 months. Stop and searches are used when police believe someone has stolen property, drugs, guns, knives or other
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Football team receives new kit thanks to Theo Walcott
A Morden football club is kicking off the new season with brand new kit, thanks to a major donation. Nike strips worth £400 were given to St Martin’s FC’s new youth sides as part of the Junior Kit Scheme, an initiative from sports charity the
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Boyzone brave the rain
The final concert of the Music Night Series at Sandown Park proved to be as popular as ever as Boyzone took to the stage as part of their current tour of the UK and Ireland, entitled Better 09. The Music Nights began two weeks ago with a sold out concert
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Driver survives unscathed after car flips
The driver of a car which overturned when it collided with another vehicle has survived unscathed. No one was hurt in the accident on Cheam Road in Cheam about 8.50am this morning. Ambulance crew and fire brigade attended, but the drivers
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£5M burglary mastermind arrested in Croydon
A man arrested in Croydon for burglary turned out to be one of the masterminds in a multi-million pound robbery. Dennis Carr, 35, was arrested in January 2007 while committing an aggravated burglary in Worlingham Road, Croydon. Police
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No CPO for failed Park Place development
Croydon Council will not be exercising its compulsory purchase order (CPO) on shops in Minerva’s failed Park Place development. A CPO for the £500million Park Place development was issued by Croydon Council in March 2005. The council
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Most wanted burglar jailed
A burglar wanted by police for break-ins across England has been sentenced to eight years in jail. Peter Sonny Martin O’Halloran, 34, of no fixed abode, was on the most-wanted list for two years. After his arrest in a Wandsworth hotel
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'Beaten' tourist's father pleads to minister for help
The father of a British tourist who died in a police cell in Brazil in 2007 has made an impassioned plea to the Foreign Secretary David Miliband in an open letter. Desperate Joe Juwaheer, of Carshalton Beeches, has taken the measure to ask
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Wandsworth residents wasting £1.5m on energy bills
Joan Ruddock, energy and climate change minister, has said London has the potential to stop wasting over £70m on energy bills by insulating lofts and cavity wall. The London borough of Enfield has the greatest potential to stop wasting energy
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Brentford boss Scott outlines Premier League ambition
Ambitious Brentford boss Andy Scott reckons the only way he is going to manage in the Premier League is if he wins promotion from the Championship. The 37-year-old former Sheffield United striker signed a 12 month rolling contract this week
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Carr drives in late winner for Casuals
CORINTHIAN CASUALS 1 REDHILL 0 Corinthian Casuals chalked up another pre-season victory after a hard-fought match with Redhill on Tuesday night. Redhill were a useful and organised side, who limited Casuals attack for much of the game, although,
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Kingston kids impress in Sats
Kingston 11-year-olds have proven themselves to be among the best learners in the country, after they smashed the national averages for last year’s SAT examinations. Figures released this week by the Department for Children, Schools and Families
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Wimbledon Chase on track for regeneration
Plans to improve Wimbledon Chase rolled on this week, as local people called for railway rejuvenation. A community group looking to transform the area has said its run down railway was at the heart of the problem - and this week joined Wimbledon
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North Kingston school consultation extended
North Kingston residents concerned at council plans to build a five-storey secondary school in Richmond Road now have until September 14 to make their views known, after the deadline was extended by 28 days. The council hopes to build the
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Quins pair line up for England U18s' final match
England U18 complete their three match tour of South Africa and their 2008-09 season when they play South Africa Schools today (4pm BST). After two excellent tour wins against Boland and Western Province, England head coach John Fletcher is looking
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Addiscombe Road bus crash woman still critical
The extent of the injuries to a woman involved in a crash with a double decker bus yesterday have been revealed. The woman has two broken legs, a broken arm and a broken pelvis. She was airlifted to the Royal London Hospital after the
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Croydon school project means more primary places
Work has just begun on a £7m project that will give more than 400 Croydon pupils a new state of the art primary school. Contractors have moved into the Duppas Junior site in Goodwin Road to prepare for the school’s amalgamation with nearby
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Mitcham Eastfields station a success
Mitcham’s Eastfields station has been heralded as a success on the anniversary of its opening. An unprecedented number of users and more than £500,000 worth of ticket sales has been recorded by rail operators Southern and First Capital Connect
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Warnock expecting Plymouth battle
Neil Warnock does not expect Crystal Palace's poor end to pre-season to have any impact once the Championship kicks off tomorrow. Palace open up against Plymouth Argyle at Selhurst Park after two defeats in two pre-season games at home against
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Brentford's Strevens can come back even better
Brentford striker Ben Strevens has vowed to come back better than ever after being told he will sit out the first two months of the season having broken his leg against Hayes & Yeading at the weekend. The 29-year-old has been in fine form since switching
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Lambeth free swimming scheme a success
More than 7,000 free swims have been enjoyed by Lambeth residents since the launch of a scheme to get people to exercise. The popular scheme, which enables people over 60 and those 16 and under to swim for free, began in April this year.
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Rags to riches for Putney gamers
This Putney couple escaped a life of poverty when their love of Facebook games turned out to be the key to their fortune. David and Georgina Tenemaza Kramaley, aged 21 and 19, met online and began making game applications for the social networking
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Police renew appeal over teenage rape
Detectives have renewed their appeal for witnesses to come forward after the rape of a 16-year-old girl in Walton-on-the-Hill, on Wednesday, July 29. The offence took place in the recreation ground near Howard Close, sometime between 3am and
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Lambeth school leavers guaranteed a further education place
Record funding for further education means every Lambeth school leaver will be guaranteed a place in school, college, training or an apprenticeship this year and next. Lambeth will receive some £17.4M of funding in the coming year, boosting
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Funfair cop stabbing accused pleads guilty
A man accused of stabbing a police officer in the neck with a wine bottle in an unprovoked attack at a funfair has pleaded guilty to attempted grievous bodily harm. Tony Bull, 23, of Sutton Park Road, entered the plea at Croydon Crown Court
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Stone-throwing, prank-calling yobs banned from Fulham neighbourhood
Yobs who disturbed a quiet Fulham cul-de-sac by throwing stones at each other, climbing on top of residents’ cars and making prank calls to the emergency services have been banned from the area by police and council officials. A dispersal
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Could US embassy help fund Battersea Northern line extension?
The Mayor of London has asked the US make alterations to its application to move its embassy to Nine Elms - and could ask it to contribute money towards extending the Northern line into Battersea. Boris Johnson said proposals for the £275m
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Mole Valley joins protests over police budget cap
Mole Valley District Council is among the growing number of Surrey councils furious about the Government’s decision to cap Surrey police, forcing local authorities to send out new council tax bills to every household. Ben Tatham, Mole Valley
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Scaled down plans for Tolworth Red Lion pub unveiled
Scaled-down plans for the former Red Lion pub in Tolworth went on display at a public exhibition this week. Property developer CNM Estates is pressing ahead with new designs for a pub, shops and 50 homes, after losing a costly appeal with a
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Email set up in hunt for Norbury rapper's killer
Police have embraced new technology in the hunt for the killer of rap artist Carl Beatson Asiedu. Mr Asiedu, known as Charmz, was a popular student with more than 4,000 people joining his tribute site of Facebook. Detectives are hoping
