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A Mayor on a Mission: Homelessness
By community correspondent Tom Hill. You may be wondering what a basketball match, an eco-wall unveiling at a train station, a local Brownie production of ‘Alice In Wonderland’, and finally, a fundraising BBQ (sausages and burgers with a
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Summer conservation on Epsom Common
By community correspondent David King. During the summer the ECoVols (the conservation volunteers from the Epsom Common Association) spent two hours each Tuesday evening removing bracken from parts of the Common. Although this might seem
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Unbeaten Bees Held To Draw By Oldham
By Community Correspondent Miles Dilworth A sense of fulfilment seems to be oozing through Griffin Park at current as the chance of playing some of the big names of English football awaits the club and after a win at home to Norwich and a
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Hospital staff praised for saving mum's little miracle
One year ago doctors told new mum Lynda Gomes her newborn son was not expected to survive. Tiny Joseph had a hole in his heart, very little lung tissue and could not keep down any milk because his stomach had not developed properly.
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Asbestos action plan launched
An action plan to protect tenants and leaseholders from the health risks of asbestos in their homes has been launched. Lambeth Council has created the plan after residents raised concerns about safety issues surrounding the toxic substance in council
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Lawrence transfer-listed by Palace
Matt Lawrence has been put on the transfer list by Crystal Palace. The versatile defender was told by manager Neil Warnock earlier this week that it would be best if he moved on and looked for first-team football elsewhere. The decision comes after
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Woman told to leave library after swine flu fears
A mother who had food poisoning was told to leave a public library because panicked staff thought she had swine flu. Marie Godi, from North Cheam, fell ill while on Ridge Road Library with her six-year-old daughter, Toni-Ann, and after asking staff for
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Custard pie fight at Chessington World of Adventures this weekend
It will be custard pies at dawn this Sunday, September 20, as Chessington World of Adventures celebrates the closure of Beanoland with a giant custard pie fight. Beanoland includes Dennis the Menace’s madhouse and Roger the Dodger’s Dodgems, but has
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Two injured in 'mad mile' crash
Two people were injured in a crash at the end of a stretch of road known as the ‘mad mile’. A man in his 20s and a woman in her 40s were taken by ambulance to St Helier Hospital after the crash at Banstead Crossroads, on the A217, in Banstead
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Round the Horne is reborn!
In the 1960s, Round the Horne stormed the radio waves with its hilarious mix of innuendo, word play and camp caricature. Fans of the show can now enjoy famous sketches featuring J Peasemould Gruntfuttock, Ramblin’ Syd Rumpo and Dame Celia Molestrangler
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Goldsmith welcomes Eva Schloss to Richmond
And Then They Came For Me, the story of Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss, is coming to Richmond Theatre for three performances on Monday. Zac Goldsmith prospective Conservative candidate for Richmond Park, who is co-hosting the evening, tells us
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Never mind the R*******
Emmanuel Adebayor, Manchester City’s cretinous centre-forward, has grabbed all of the football-related headlines this week, thanks to his antics in Saturday’s Premier League victory over Arsenal and, like any conscientious Brentford columnist, I am going
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The Ring of Truth - review
The Ring of Truth, Orange Tree Theatre The programme notes reveal the Orange Tree are keen to bring Wynyard Browne's 1958 play The Ring of Truth out of the shadow cast by the writer's better known contemporaries such as John Osborne and Arnold
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Sunday funday for Mitcham residents
Mitcham residents battled the weather to make sure the fourth annual Figges Marsh fun day was a success. Two marquees were destroyed in the wind on Sunday but hundreds still turned out on the green space to enjoy activities from sack racing to face
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Merton crematorium in line for prestigious award
A Morden crematorium has beeen shortlisted in the presitigous Cemetery of the Year awards. North East Surrey Crematorium, based next to New Battersea Cemetery in Lower Morden Lane, will compete at the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management
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Council frustrations over Streatham Hub delays could lead to cumpulsory purchase
Lambeth Council is considering the compulsory purchase of land owned by Tesco as it grows frustrated at the supermarket giant's failure to move the Streatham Hub development forward, it has emerged. A source close to the project has told the Streatham
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Sonny steals it for Sutton in extra time
Sutton United 3 Margate 2 by Tony Dolbear An extra-time winner from Sonny Cobbs gave Sutton United victory over Margate in the FA Cup on Tuesday. Sutton had appeared to be heading out untila controversial stoppage time equaliser from Danny Phillips
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Dragons target first win
London Welsh will try to register a maiden Championship win at their third attempt when they host Birmingham & Solihull at Old Deer Park on Saturday. The Midlands side are also winless this season but sit higher in the table courtesy of the Exiles
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East Molesey artists showing off love of the natural world
Two artists will be showing new work in East Molesey this month that is based on their own interpretations of the natural world. Painters Carol Grant and Carol Morgan are presenting the exhibition called Escape at the Fountain Gallery in Bridge Road
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Wimbledon Waitrose application imminent
Waitrose executives will submit a controversial planning application to build a new supermarket in Wimbledon in as little as two weeks. The Wimbledon Guardian has learned the supermarket giant is intent on pressing ahead with development of
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Metropolitan Police Federation call for introduction of stun guns
Stun guns should be made more widely available and distributed among frontline officers, a police union has insisted. The Metropolitan Police Federation (MPF) wants officers to have access to Tasers, and believe they should be in police cars at least
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Strevens won't be rushed back for Brentford
Bees boss Andy Scott says it is unlikely Ben Strevens will follow defender Alan Bennett and striker Charlie MacDonald in making a surprise return to action. The pair were recalled to the starting line-up at Huddersfield Town on Saturday after intensive
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No sex toys please, we're Elmbridge
Warehouses stocking thousands of sex products in Elmbridge, for sale on the internet, may have to high- tail it out of town after councillors promised to crack down on the practice. Elmbridge Council has “zero tolerance” for establishments trading as
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Black-out in place during World War II lifted 65 years ago this week
Sixty five years ago this week, the Wandsworth Borough News reported that after five years of black-out, Wandsworth residents would finally be able to use lights after dark from Sunday, September 17, 1944. The Minister of Home Security officially announced
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Draw keeps Old Actionians Ladies on top
Old Actonians Ladies stay top of the table after a 0-0 draw at newly promoted Crawley Wasps. Crawley came into the game off a good win against AFC Wimbledon and the away side still had a 100% record so a closely fought game was expected. Actonians
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Residents vote to decide community project funding
Now is your chance to decide which community projects get a share of a £250,000 pot. Twelve projects have been shortlisted by Lambeth Council, but residents will get the final say on which three gets the cash from the Lambeth Community Fund. Projects
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Double stabbing sparks police crackdown
A double stabbing in Mitcham on Friday night has sparked a major police operation to prevent further gang attacks and reassure the community. Ten black youths in their late teens are believed to have launched an unprovoked attack on two men
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Taxis and cars could be banned from Surbiton station
Taxis and cars could be banned from Surbiton station’s forecourt, under new plans for a revamp of Surbiton town centre. The new designs have been revealed by Kingston Council and include wider pavements, decluttered streets and more trees. The project
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Newsagent plans to bring community back to Long Ditton
A newsagent is trying to bring the heart back to Long Ditton village after extending his shop. Manoj Patel, who runs Manny’s in Fleece Road, has recently taken over next door gift shop Heaven Sent. The store, which used to be called Burgess News
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'Is mystery outbreak swine flu?' say prison sources
Sources at HMP Wandsworth believe the mystery outbreak which has infected 370 inmates “could be swine flu”. Many inmates complained of flu-like symptoms days earlier before they began suffering from chronic diarrhoea, it has been claimed.
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Police 'heavy mob' volunteer at youth club
The police's "heavy mob" have been showing their softer side by volunteering to work with kids from estates in West Norwood. Officers from the Met's Territorial Support Group have been helping out at a youth club run by the Salvation Army at their
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Rose Theatre, Kingston, signs up new corporate sponse
The Rose Theatre has signed up a new corporate sponsor - a last-minute ticket agency which sells tickets for the biggest West End shows. London Theatre Tickets will advertise shows at the Rose on its website alongside shows such as Billy Elliot, the
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Chelsea name new chief executive
Chelsea have named Ron Gourlay as their new Chief Executive. Gourlay, who was previously the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the club, will succeed Peter Kenyon. “It is a huge honour to be offered the chance to lead Chelsea,” said Gourlay. “
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Kenyon: Why I am leaving Chelsea
Peter Kenyon is leaving Chelsea in a full-time capacity from October 31. However, the club has announced that he will continue to be a non-executive director and represent Chelsea on various UEFA and the European Clubs’ Association committees. “I
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US embassy gets council green light
Wandsworth has an opportunity “never seen in its history” after plans for a new US embassy at Nine Elms were approved, in principal, by Wandsworth Council last night. Outline planning permission for the five acre development in Battersea was
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Sailors work their magic at Merlin event
Twenty eight boats competed in the Merlin Open at Hampton Sailing Club. The visitors from Cookham, Tamesis, Parkstone, Wembley and Ranelagh Sailing Clubs as well as a large turn out of Hampton boats enjoyed 3 races in excellent sailing conditions
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Moles held by dogged Horley
Molesey made the trip to Horley still looking for a way to kick-start their season and start getting the results that all the fans are expecting. With both Matt Baxter and Owen Bent unavailable due to work, the Moles were forced to play Danny
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Review of vulnerable patients after man dies in squalor
The death of a man with schizophrenia in squalid conditions has triggered a review into how Wandsworth handles vulnerable patients. Mayan Coomeraswamy, 59, was found dead on January 9, this year, in a flat deemed unfit for human habitation,
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Dead inmate was on wing at the centre of prison outbreak, claim staff
Sources at Wandsworth Prison claim the inmate who died from “natural causes” was on the wing at the centre of the mystery virus outbreak. A spokesman from the Prison Service today said the death of an inmate was from natural causes and was
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More to come from Brentford's MacDonald and Kabba
Bees boss Andy Scott has warned his side’s League One rivals new strike pair Steve Kabba and Charlie MacDonald will only improve. The duo started Saturday’s 0-0 draw at Huddersfield Town as Scott overhauled his starting line-up in the wake of last week
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Grasshoppers go down to opening day defeat
Grasshoppers slipped to a 30-7 home defeat to Hammersmith & Fulham in their first match of the new season on Saturday. Hammersmith had a number of early chances to score but only capitalised on a penalty goal to break the deadlock. This urged Gs into
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Parker's debut leaves Tooting boss smiling
Tooting & Mitcham boss Billy Smith believes paying lip service to the nastier side of football management was behind Simon Parker’s dream Terrors debut at the weekend. The former AFC Hornchurch scored one and set up another as Tooting left
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Harvey is the hero as Wanderers run riot
Hounslow Wanderers enjoyed a 5-1 home win over Deportivo Galicia on Saturday to continue their 100 per cent start to the new Middlesex County Football League Premier Division season. Wayne Harvey netted three goals in 20 minutes, while Robbie Stiles opened
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Change of luck will see Hampton right
Hampton & Richmond Borough midfielder Barrie Matthews reckons more shooting practise on the training ground will end a run of three straight defeats. Boss Alan Devonshire’s injury and suspension hit squad have made a slow start to the new Blue Square
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Meads off to a flyer
Old Meadonians appeared to have put behind them the ‘curate’s egg’ of a preseason warm-up campaign, with a competently wrought two goal win over moderate opposition provided by hosts Old Aloysians at Hornsey on Saturday. However, there should
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Quins swoop for Wilkes
Harlequins RL have boosted their ranks wit the signing of Oliver Wilkes from fellow Super League side Wakefield Trinity Wildcats. The 29-year-old has signed a two-year deal at the Stoop, and brings with him a wealth of experience after spells at Huddersfield
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Quins swoop for Wilkes
Harlequins RL have boosted their ranks with the signing of Oliver Wilkes from fellow Super League side Wakefield Trinity Wildcats. The 29-year-old has signed a two-year deal at the Stoop, and brings with him a wealth of experience after spells
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Harlequins Ladies are up and running
A mix of ladies old and new took to the field on Sunday for Harlequins Ladies’ first match of the season. Away matches bring their difficulties, but with Wimbledon Ladies so close to Quins’ training ground, the team arrived relatively fresh-faced
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Harriers' women steal the show
Ranelagh Harriers claimed three sets of medals at the Surrey County Road Relay Championships at Wimbledon Park on Saturday. Pride of place went to the senior women, who won the championship for the first time since 2006. Liz Kipling, Jo Ronaldson,
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Twickenham go close in final
Twickenham Ladies fell just short in their Southern League Super 8s final clash against Kent side Leeds & Broomfield. In the first of the semi-finals matches Twickenham ladies faced Radlett. Thanks to some good bowling the ladies restricted Radlett
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Family run site for deaf and blind people honoured with award
A web project which helps tens of thousands of people with sight or hearing problems has been recognised at a national award ceremony. Carshalton-based yourlocalcinema.com became the runner-up in the Best Arts Project category at the National
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BREAKING NEWS: 370 inmates struck down by 'mystery illness' at Wandsworth Prison
More than 370 inmates and prison staff have been struck down with a mystery illness at HMP Wandsworth, officials confirmed this morning. Staff have been told to stay away from the prison while officials from the Department of Health determine
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The Importance of Dressing to Scale
By Community Correspondent - Rachel Thompson Never underestimate the importance of dressing to scale! Scale determines the correct weights, textures and sizes of garments, patterns and accessories you should wear. Clothing and accessories
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Irving's top pentathlon performance
Croydon Harrier Shirin Irving moved up to second in the UK rankings for pentathlon this year when he smashed the club's record at the Surrey Multi Events and Steeplechase Championships on Saturday. The 12-year-old was one of six Harriers that
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Price loses ground in Berlin build-up
Former Surrey 1500m champion Gareth Price warmed up for his marathon debut in Berlin on Sunday by leading Herne Hill home in the lead at the end of the opening stage of the Surrey senior men's road relay championship in bright sunshine at Wimbledon
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Chips boss issues rallying cry
Chipstead manager Mark Tompkins believes his side can match any in their league if they start cutting out the individual errors that have blighted their season. The Ryman League Division One South side are yet to win a game in the league and were
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Ranelagh come home strongly to claim gold
Ranelagh Harriers went two better than last year when they took the gold medals in the senior women's event at the Surrey road relay championships at Wimbledon Park last Saturday. But the Petersham-based squad only came to the fore on the last of the
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Epsom Halifax branch is not closing say owners
Rumours the Epsom branch of the Halifax bank is to close have been quashed by the Lloyds banking group which owns what was once Britain’s largest building society. Reports that 550 smaller Halifax branches and agency counters were destined
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Palace back under embargo
Crystal Palace have been slapped with a second transfer embargo, less than a month after the last one was lifted. The Eagles reportedly still owe money to Ipswich Town for striker Alan Lee, who they bought from the Tractor Boys for £650,000 last summer
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East Molesey woman named slimmer of the year
An East Molesey resident is up for the Slimmer’s World Woman of the Year award after halving her dress size in just 15 months. Jane Bettles, 45, went from a size 24 to a size 12 in a mission to lose her middle-age spread and give her life a boost
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Profile: Duke's Headliners Comedy Club
Duke's Headliners Comedy Club in Putney has been going along quite quietly for the last 18 months so we thought it was about time we had a catch up to find out exactly what the club was all about. Neil D'Souza answers Graham Moody's questions.
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Wives of Hitler and Mussolini come to town
Nearly three decades since David Macdonald's Summit Conference was first premiered, the play is still as fresh as ever. Presented by FallOut Productions and directed by Kitt Thacker, the story centres around the lives of Eva Braun and Clara
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Epsom children's farm closes on advice from E coli inspectors
A children's farm in Epsom linked to the E coli outbreak in Godstone has also closed after a health inspection. Horton children’s farm, a favourite destination during holidays and school trips, closed yesterday after advice from the Health Protection
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Parking Mad!
By James Nally In the 2001 census Egham’s population was declared at 5274, a number increasingly overwhelmed by the daily migration of students, shoppers and office workers. The survival of Egham and its character thrives on the highly competitive
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Dons striker targets Moore goals at Ebbsfleet
AFC Wimbledon striker Luke Moore may be forgiven for thinking Saturday’s trip to Ebbsfleet United is a home game, but he insists he’d love to find his scoring boots against his former club. The 21-year-old, who lives a stone’s throw from the Stonebridge
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Jekyll & Hyde in Putney
The age old tale of Jekyll & Hyde will be brought to life by amateur musical theatre group Cygnet Players at the Putney Arts Theatre next week. The south London theatre group will be performing their own musical adaption of Robert Louis Stevenson's
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This week at the SW11 Literary Festival: Alex Wheatle
The SW11 Literary Festival continues this week with a Wandsworth author who has proven you don't need a degree to be a success in the writing world. Alex Wheatle was just 14 when he was turned out of school and spent most of his childhood in a children's
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Sutton's Doswell imposes touchline ban
Sutton United boss Paul Doswell has handed himself a one-match touchline ban to avoid a repeat of ugly scenes that marred last season’s clash at Tonbridge Angels. The Gander Green Lane chief takes a side to Longmead this weekend for the first time since
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Residents upset over possible Beddington site for waste plant
Angry residents are questioning the council’s choice of three sites in the borough to potentially house a waste management plant. Beddington residents are unhappy that three Sutton sites were listed by planning officers to potentially house
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Soldier's mother starts charity for grieving families
The mother of a soldier killed in Afghanistan has joined forces other mums of dead soldiers to offer support for grieving families. Deborah Simpson, mother to Danny Simpson, has, with six other mothers, started the group Afghan Heroes after
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Police on high alert after week of gang and drug violence
Police are on high alert after gang and drug-related violence erupted in Wandsworth, after five shootings and three stabbings in just six days. The attacks – some of which happened in crowded streets at busy time of the day – involved youths
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Epsom LTC launches new courts
Epsom Lawn Tennis Club is hosting an open day on Saturday (September 19), featuring the official opening of their two new courts. There will be exhibition matches, with coaches on hand for anyone who wants to give tennis a go. A barbecue and drinks
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Social worker stabbed in the eye with pen
A social worker was stabbed in the eye with a pen by one of her clients in a council building. The attack, which happened on August 11, left the social worker seriously injured and in need of immediate medical attention. A witness to the aftermath of
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Architectural wonders open doors
These magnificent scenes will be open for all to behold this weekend- for two days only. Some of Wandsworth’s most famous buildings are to open their doors as part of the annual London Open House event. A total of 11 buildings in the
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Hero soldier speaks for first time about rescue
A fearless soldier who was awarded the Military Cross has told how he braved gunfire and narrowly escaped being blown up as he recovered the body of a decorated bomb disposal hero. But despite the pride felt when he received the military honour
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'Police held us hostage', say good samaritans caught up in shooting
A mother-of-five and her family were “held hostage” in their own home for five hours by police after helping a man who burst into their home bleeding from a gunshot wound. The family claimed they were “treated like criminals” when police forced
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Is four years in jail punishment enough for £700k crime spree?
A prolific burglar who embarked on a 12-year crime spree committing hundreds of high-value break-ins has been jailed for only four years. Stephen Patrick Broderick, 35, from Sutton, could be back on the streets in just two years, despite confessing
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Hole in fuel tank stalls chip fat world traveller
A Croydon man planning to travel the globe researching fuel use in different countries has hit his first hurdle. The bus that Andy Pag converted to use for the trip featured an oversized fuel tank to carry the extra biofuel needed for his long and arduous
