Archive
-
Date
How University Makes You Responsible
Although I myself may not have experienced it first hand, my older brother’s recent departure to University to study what he is really interested in, medicine, stirred many things in me. Apart from the obvious pride and feeling of relative solitude that
-
Date
Is Lambeth Council planning to incinerate instead of recycle?
Lambeth Council has denied it has controversial plans to burn waste rather than recycle it. An email to the borough's councillors from the town hall's waste management department, seen by the Streatham Guardian, shows the council is considering
-
Date
Love rival guilty of Croydon boxer murder
The man accused of murdering a promising Ghanaian boxer and father-to-be in front of his three-year-old daughter has been found guilty at the Old Bailey today. Charles Acquaah, 22, a former friend of John ‘King’ Abbey stabbed him in the chest in
-
Date
Update: Son of slain South Croydon couple arrested
The son of two well respected teachers, found stabbed to death in their south Croydon, home has been arrested. Barry Dighton, 61 and his wife Elizabeth, 60, were found murdered at their first floor maisonette in Campden Road, at lunchtime yesterday
-
Date
Artist studios opened up to public
A unique glimpse into the vibrant workings of an artist's world will be on offer for the next two weekends as more than 200 artists open their studio doors to the public. The Wandsworth Artists' Open House event will feature 85 different venues across
-
Date
Update: Foxes believed to have dug up baby grave
The grave of a five-month-old baby, sealed off by a police forensic team, is believed to have been dug up by foxes. Police are still sealing off and guarding part of the Battersea New Cemetery in Morden and are expected to remain in place until
-
Date
Butterfield unfazed by first-half statistic
Danny Butterfield insists Crystal Palace's struggle to score in the first half is not something he and the other players are worried about. The Eagles have not found the net before half time since Shefki Kuqi's opener against Barnsley in March, 19 games
-
Date
Herne Hill vets show how it's done
Surrey veterans road relay champions Herne Hill added the South of England title to their collection when they took the gold medals at Aldershot on Sunday. However, they were pushed all the way by Surrey rivals Thames Hare & Hounds, who were only 14
-
Date
Belgrave settle for silver
Belgrave Harriers surrendered their South of England six-stage road relay title to hosts Aldershot, Farnham & District at Rushmoor Arena on Sunday. Although Belgrave briefly led when James Kelly went to the front on the second leg, he was
-
Date
Quins ace Ugo strips for Help for Heroes
Ugo Monye is among England rugby’s young guns who have joined Armed Forces heroes in featuring in a new calendar. Cover star Monye features alongside Lance Corporal Matthew Croucher, who was awarded the George Cross last year for extreme valour
-
Date
Brake's Blog: Time trials on the Roundshaw Downs
This week I am back on home turf for my training. The challenge on Saturday morning was the Park Run 5K time trial on Roundshaw Downs. Park Runs are a great community event, run entirely by volunteers. They take place around a carefully
-
Date
Is Steg Best in show?
A 13-year-old from Coulsdon has made her way to the finals of an animal charity’s photograph competition. Lucy Best, a student at Greenacre School in Banstead, has been picked as one of the finalists in the RSPCA Young Photographer Awards 2009
-
Date
Three arrests after mass brawl in Leatherhead
A group of more than 20 men and youths, some brandishing weapons, were involved in a fight that spilled out from a Leatherhead recreation ground into the road. Three men have been arrested following the incident, which happened between 6.20pm
-
Date
Merton events to mark World Mental Health Week
Mental health groups from across the borough are pulling together to mark World Mental Health Week from October 3 to 11. Two unique events are being held to help break the stigma associated with mental health issues and celebrate the sporting
-
Date
Richmond's England Women rugby stars are on a mission
Team Northumbria's and Richmond's England Women rugby stars will be out in force this weekend, championing the game and also raising the profile of the IRB Women's Rugby World Cup which takes place in London next year. Team Northumbria's Katy Storie
-
Date
Twickenham set for anniversary match
To mark the 100th anniversary of the first match to be played at Twickenham Stadium between Harlequins and Richmond, the under sevens team from Harlequin Amateurs will take part in a development tournament for local clubs this Sunday. The tournament
-
Date
Give way, then give way again in Sutton sign overload
Sutton councillors saw double last week after a new give way sign was installed beside its spitting image. Conservative opposition spokesman for finance and value for money, Councillor Tim Crowley, lambasted Transport for London for a “ridiculous
-
Date
Pinsent drops in on LEH rowers
Olympic legend and gold medallist Sir Matthew Pinsent was a special guest at a dinner and auction held at Lady Eleanor Holles School, Hampton. Pinsent was introduced to guests by the LEH’s head of rowing, Gillian Lindsay, who is the holder of a silver
-
Date
Carshalton bank protest falls on deaf ears
A protest against the closure of Carshalton’s last bank has fallen on deaf ears. Last week the Sutton Guardian reported Barclays will close the branch on Carshalton High Street on December 11, as not enough people are using it. But residents
-
Date
Epsom Light Opera Company unveil latest show
Gorgeous secretaries, lecherous executives, pinging typewriters and corporate shenanigans will be the order of the day when the Epsom Light Opera Company present their latest show at the Epsom Playhouse. How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
-
Date
Kempton Park set for jump racing return
Jump racing will return to Kempton Park Racecourse on Sunday, October 18, as the build-up begins for the William Hill Winter Festival at Christmas. The racecourse has a reputation for attracting various celebrities to these extravaganzas, such as
-
Date
Keeping the Faith in Best of British
It seems only yesterday the inaugural Best of British Variety tour came to Fairfield Halls, but already it's time for the follow up. Cannon & Ball remain from last year's line up but this time they are joined by newcomers Tom O’Connor, Bucks Fizz,
-
Date
A Shaw thing
One of Britain's best kept secrets will be celebrating 50 years of Motown Records at Croydon Clocktower tomorrow. Soul diva Diane Shaw will be bringing classics by Gladys Knight, Diana Ross, Tammi Terrell, The Supremes, The Vandellas and The Four
-
Date
Twickenham continue perfect start
Twickenham maintained their 100 per cent home record with a 39-20 win over Guildford on Saturday. Twickenham dominated much of the early possession and continually pressed the try-line. But too often they found themselves on the receiving end of the
-
Date
Comedy Carnival back in Clapham
Following a million pound renovation to The Grand in Clapham, Comedy Carnival returns tomorrow. Located in the heart of Clapham Junction, the nightclub hosted the Comedy Carnival from 2004, with crowds of up to 500 people and featured some of the
-
Date
London Nigerians feel the Gs force
Grasshoppers beat London Nigerians 19-0 on Saturday after a dominating second-half performance. In a cagey first half, Gs went into half-time with a 3-0 lead after London Nigerians had attempted to gain the upper hand for much of the first half. In
-
Date
Prince making his mark
Prince Sampson is one of those unsung heroes that do all the work for other artists but get none of the credit - well no more. The Furzedown resident, who played in the Pasadenas band and co-wrote two very successful Des'ree albums, released his first
-
Date
Palace boss backs scarves idea
Crystal Palace manager Neil Warnock has given his backing to a new fans' initiative aimed at bringing the good times back to Selhurst Park. A group of loyal supporters are asking people going to this Saturday's match against Blackpool to bring a scarf
-
Date
Mystery death sparks investigation
An investigation has been launched into the mysterious death of a man at his brother-in-law’s company in Earlsfield. David Churchill, 59, was working at Rayners Catering and Equipment Hire in Garratt Lane in July when staff found him collapsed
-
Date
Cup win for Twickenham Colts
Twickenham Colts beat Ashford 14-7 in an deserved victory in the National Cup. The game started at a frantic pace, with both sets of teams looking to gain the upper hand with their forwards moving the ball quickly. There was nothing
-
Date
European Cup comes to Surbiton
Hockey fans can have their photographs taken with the European Cup at Surbiton Hockey Club on Saturday. They will also be able to watch the Long Ditton-based club’s five England internationals, who helped win it, in action against University of Exeter
-
Date
Update: Former head and wife murdered in their south Croydon home
A retired headteacher and his wife were found murdered at their home in south Croydon yesterday. The bodies of Barry Dighton, 61, and his wife Elizabeth, 60, were found by police at their first-floor maisonette in Campden Road, at lunchtime
-
Date
Kingston councillor declares himself carbon-neutral
Kingston has its first “carbon neutral” councillor - a 40-something Tory who gets the bus to council meetings and plants trees to offset the mountain of leaflets and agendas he reads. Ian George, 43, pays about £35 a month out of his £12,605
-
Date
Data snatcher helps Kingstonians snap up £1,000
Shoppers were snapped with AVG Data Snatchers recently, as would-be detectives hunted him down for the chance to win £1,000 worth of gadgets. The campaign was to highlight the dangers of a growing phenomena where organised criminals post bogus
-
Date
Council slammed for 'appalling' lack of tower block fire safety checks
The lives of thousands of people living in council tower blocks in Lambeth are potentially at risk because fire inspections have not been carried out, it has been alleged. A Freedom of Information (FoI) request showed the overwhelming majority
-
Date
Laughter classes on offer in Colliers Wood
Turning frowns upside down will be one route to a healthier mind, body and spirit demonstrated at a special open day in Colliers Wood. Laughter classes are on offer, alongside a host of other events and activities, at the free healthy living
-
Date
Esher artist a big draw at St George's Church
A local artist is leading a day of free drawing activities for all ages, at the historic St George’s Church in Esher next month. The theme of the day is “from another point of view” and Louise Nason, artist-in-residence at the church in Esher
-
Date
First electric motor makes it up Brooklands' notorious Test Hill
A record run was made at Brooklands Museum on September 13, when an electric TT motorcycle became the first electric racer to ascend the notorious Test Hill. The Agni Motors TT bike was ridden by Cedric Lynch on the first run, before he handed
-
Date
JLS scoops two gongs at Mobo awards
X-Factor boy band JLS were crowned Best Newcomers at the Music of Black Origin Awards last night. The boys, including Croydon's own Jonathan "JB" Gill, also won Best Song at the Mobos with Beat Again. The lads failed to win the X Factor
-
Date
Young children are pawns in gun battles
Small children who are too young to face prosecution are the latest weapons in gang warfare, a secret police document suggests. The kids are being armed with guns and sent into the Winstanely estate in Battersea to shoot at rival gang members
-
Date
Wilson wants repeat performance from Bees
Bees defender James Wilson has described Tuesday’s 2-1 win over Southend United as a ‘huge result’ and has urged his team mates to back it up with a repeat performance against Swindon Town. The 20-year-old is currently on a three month loan from Championship
-
Date
Have a go at athletics
Hercules Wimbledon AC are staging a free come-and-try it athletics session at Wimbledon Park track on Sunday, October 4 (11am-2pm). Ages from 10 years upwards. For more details call Maurice Sharp on 020 8337 8707.
-
Date
Update: Murder inquiry after man beaten to death in gang fight
A murder inquiry has been launched after a man was beaten to death in a gang fight in Waddon last night. Police revealed the man in his early 30s was involved in a fight with a group of others who knew each other. The victim was found by police
-
Date
Mitcham's tribute to killed soldier
Mitcham RFC pay tribute to former third-team player Daniel Simpson at a Memorial Sevens tournament om Sunday. Proceeds from the event will go to Help for Heroes and the 2nd Rifles Battalion in memory of Danny, who died while serving in Afghanistan
-
Date
Murder cops to warn school kids to avoid violence
Murder detectives from Scotland Yard will visit schools in south London to tell children they face life in prison if they are involved in gang murders. The scheme is part of a London-wide initiative and is due to be rolled out later this year
