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A Century of Musicals at The Corner House
By community correspondent Precious Jeska Jempeji A concoction of spotlights and musicals has always taken centre stage in the history of entertainment, with the CornerHOUSE being no exception. Being 100 years since the first foundation stone
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'A Century of Musicals' brings much loved classics of The West End and Broadway to The CornerHOUSE
By community correspondent Precious Jeska Jempeji A concoction of spotlights and musicals has always taken centre stage in the history of entertainment, with the CornerHOUSE being no exception. Being 100 years since the first foundation
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Couple has best garden in London
Green fingers have paid off for a Carshalton couple after their front garden was voted the best in London for the second time. Audrey and Michael Fawcett, of Acre Lane, Carshalton, won the award for Best Front Garden at the London in Bloom
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Marsden's comic belief
The art of the comic book has never garnered the kind of critical respect lavished on other artistic disciplines, such as sculpture and oil painting, but things appear to be changing, writes Will Gore. From Batman to Spiderman, cinema is
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Mole Valley car wash plan goes down the drain
Plans to turn a garage into a car wash have gone down the drain. Mole Valley planners rejected a planning application to turn the former Volkspeed garage in Barnett Wood Lane, Ashtead, into a car handwash, which would have been open seven days
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New dance studio set to open in Herne Hill
With Strictly Come Dancing back on our screens, budding dancers can now head to a major new studio set to open in Herne Hill to brush up their skills. The South London Dance Studios is due to open at the end of October in the former Royal Mail sorting
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Epsom play seeks to find meaning of life
Andy and Mike’s Big Box of Bananas will open at Epsom Playhouse on Thursday, October 29, for a lunchtime performance before starting a national tour. In this production – aimed at four to 11 year olds (and their families) – CBeebies presenter
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Merton Tamils to speak out at meeting
Tamils will voice their anger at the Sri Lankan Government in a special meeting next month. Merton’s Tamil community has organised a public meeting to be held on October 2 at Merton Hall in Kingston Road, Wimbledon. Community leaders are calling for
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Thames Ditton chef heading to China for the elderly
A chef from Thames Ditton is taking part in an expedition to some of China’s most historic sites next year, to raise money for Age Concern and Help the Aged. Romain Wagner, who works part-time as a chef for the Leapfrog Nursery in Mercer Close
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Ladies shoes to raise money for breast cancer care in East Molesey event
Ladies shoes are the focus of a charity luncheon in aid of breast cancer care. Belinda Powrie aims to raise more than £10,000 for the cause, which supports anyone affected by breast cancer. LK Bennett has agreed to preview its new autumn/winter collection
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NHS Kingston announces polyclinic consultation dates
NHS Kingston has announced the dates of public consultation meetings which will discuss new polyclinics in Surbiton, New Malden and Kingston. Public meetings will be held from 1.30pm to 2.30pm and 7.30pm to 8.30pm in each of the four parts
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Kingston buddy scheme celebrates its 10th birthday
A volunteer scheme for adults with learning disabilities marked its 10th anniversary with a packed birthday earlier this month. The Buddy Scheme provides isolated individuals with the simple pleasure of friendship by pairing people with volunteers who
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FULL TIME: Crystal Palace 1 v 0 Derby County
Darren Ambrose gave Crystal Palace their first home league win of the season as the Eagles beat Derby County 1-0 at Selhurst Park. Captain Shaun Derry, making his 500th career appearance, claimed the assist with a header Ambrose raced on to before flicking
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Young linguists in regional contest
Four budding linguists at Honeywell School in Clapham have made it through to the regional finals of a national language competition. Dan Smith, Sophia Di Lorenzo, Madalaine Leggett, Stella Stylianidis will compete against 30 other pupils from all over
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Musical treats in line for mayor of Kingston's charity night
Residents are invited to an evening of music and celebration on Friday, October 3, to raise money for the mayor’s charity. Live performances from Melodious Ghazals, Geet and Bollywood Dhamaka will help make it an evening to remember and funds will support
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Comic relief given to young Merton cyclists
The Merton Cycling Campaign (MCC) has received a £10,000 grant from Comic Relief meaning young people across the borough will soon be able to benefit from free or cut-price cycling instruction. The cash injection is hoped to encourage more
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Tooting history group will help foster respect for community
Appreciating, protecting and sharing the local history, heritage and culture of Tooting, are the aims of a history group looking to attract new members. The Tooting Local History Group, (TLHG) was founded in 1977 by the late Councillor Frank Staff -
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Elmbridge Choir beats wind and rain
Painshill Park was alive with the sound of music on Saturday, September 12, when Elmbridge Choir performed in aid of the park’s charitable trust. More than 1,000 people braved the windy weather to watch the choir while enjoying picnics. The Elmbridge
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Quo's Rhino at Halfmoon
Few people know Status Quo legend John 'Rhino' Edwards has his own little side project, and it's a right family affair too. The bass guitarist formed Woodedz with his sons Max and Freddie some time ago now and the threesome will be playing their brand
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Could the "Palace Panther" be stalking a Lambeth woman?
When Leia Mazur read about the two recent big cat sightings near Crystal Palace, it reminded of her own brush with the "Palace Panther" last summer in what could be the first attempt by a big cat to adopt a human. While walking along Estreham Road near
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World War One diaries brought to the stage
When Cameron Stewart was handed his grandfather's World War One diaries he decided to do something very special with them. The actor has mixed Captain Alexander Stewart's experiences of the Somme with those of his modern day life in a one-man show
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Sunni Muslim teens celebrate GCSEs
These teenagers are beaming after acing their GCSEs thanks to a local tuition project. The Sunni Muslim Association (SMA) in Tooting Bec Road has been tutoring teenagers who struggle to get A-C grades in English and maths. On Saturday, tutors invited
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Secrets of Carshalton's crooked bankers revealed
In 1720, the whole of England became embroiled in what has since become known as the South Sea Bubble, which brought the stock market to its knees. But little is known of the fact two of the main protagonists in the downfall came from Carshalton
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Croydon litter 'riot' girl handed community order
A judge wished he could force a 15-year-old girl to pick up litter as punishment for her actions which sparked a town centre 'riot'. The girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, attacked two police officers after they had asked her friend
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Earlsfield police remember Blitz
Local police will embrace the spirit of the Blitz next week when they visit an Earlsfield primary school dressed in 1950s costumes. The event, at Beatrix Potter School, will mark the 70th anniversary of the famous German bombings during World War Two
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Cops praise heroic store worker who was shot after tackling robbers
Detectives praised a heroic supervisor who was shot and seriously wounded as he chased hammer wielding robbers from a cash and carry in Croydon. Colin Thomas, 24, was left in a critical condition after approaching the five robbers who entered
