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Doctor poisoned lover's tea hoping to kill unborn baby, court hears
A doctor poisoned his lover’s tea to cause her to miscarry their baby, the Old Bailey heard today. Edward Erin, 44, a hospital consultant, tried three times to slip drugs into Tulse Hill resident Bella Prowse’s drinks, the court heard.
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Kingston University student tells court of terrifying attack
A Kingston University student who was set upon by a gang of up to 15 people and needed 51 stitches, told a court about his terrifying ordeal last week. Sharif Alturaihi, who was a student when he was attacked in May 2008, gave evidence at Kingston
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Brewer leaves Brits in good shape for 2012
Sutton School of Gymnastics star Ross Brewer has admitted quitting the sport and passing-up a last shot at reaching an Olympic Games was the hardest decision he has had to make. The 30-year-old athlete brought the curtain down on his ten-year international
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South London and Supreme claim New Surrey titles
South London have been crowned New Surrey Fours League champions with Cheam runners-up. Recent results: Southey 68 (10) Purley Bury 52 (0), Heathfield 61 (8) Norbury 45 (2), Belmont 56 (2) Cheam 59 (8), South London 64 (8) Norbury 45 (2), Sutton 62
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Raynes Park Little League results
Raynes Park Little League results SENIORS: Arrows 4 Sabres 3, Dynamos 4 Warriors 4, Forwards 3 Monarchs 2, Jaguars 3 Royals 3. JUNIORS: Jets 3 Spitfires 1, Mustangs 5 Rockets 5, Redskins 1 Thunderbolts 5, Hurricanes 2 Giants 1, Imps 3 Bombers 2.
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Rea well placed going into final Superstock race
Gino Rea had another very successful weekend on his Ten Kate Honda at Magny Cours, claiming a second-placed finish to lead the Superstock 600 Championship going into the final race at Portimao. The teenager started second on the grid but slipped back
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Lambeth's Black History Month line up announced
The programme of events for Black History Month has been announced. Libraries across the borough will be hosting events to celebrate black history, heritage and the arts this month. Highlights include poet and Somali radio station host
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Elmhurst school teachers' son charged with their murders
The son of two well respected teachers found stabbed to death in their south Croydon home has been charged with their murder. Danny Dighton, 34, who shared the Campden Road maisonette with his parents, appeared at Croydon Magistrates' Court
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Tooting Broadway tube evacuated after hoax bomb threat
A hoax bomb threat caused Tooting Broadway tube station to be evacuated on Friday night. Commuters were ushered out of the station at about 8.10pm after a member of the public called police claiming a bomb had been planted. Officers
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Lacrosse in Cobham is booming
Cobham Lacrosse is going from strength to strength having been awarded a youth opportunity funding grant from Elmbridge Impact. The grant will fund community coach Lindsey McDonald, who will deliver free sessions in state schools and colleges in the
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Own goal gives Sutton deserved win
It may not have been the most stylish victory of the season, but there were few with Sutton connections complaining at Mill Road on Saturday. They picked up three crucial points thanks to an own goal from home defender Richard Ketchell six minutes
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Mitcham man crashes and dies chasing thief
A man crashed and died after chasing his stolen truck through Mitcham this morning. The 53-year-old suffered a suspected heart attack while following the stolen truck in another car. He called his son to say he was experiencing chest pains
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Dual roles for Daniel at the Rose
Strindberg's Miss Julie opens at the Rose Theatre on October 8 as part of the Behind Closed Doors season. The play is August Strindberg's best-known work. Set in the late 1880s, it tells the tragic love story of the daughter
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Big moment for Downswood Lawn Tennis Club
Downswood Lawn Tennis Club has been awarded the Clubmark award after being recognised for its comprehensive tennis programme and safe and secure playing environment. Surrey LTA’s tennis development officer Richard Shepherd visited the club
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Collingwood AC duo complete Clarendon Way Marathon
Collingwood AC’s Allan Rumbles and Steve Cooney took part in Sunday’s Clarendon Way Marathon, which started in Salisbury, Wiltshire, and ran along the historic Clarendon Way to Winchester, Hampshire. Cooney finished in three hours, 45 minutes, with Rumbles
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White leads Hercules Wimbledon to silver
Hercules Wimbledon teenager Liam White made a superb start to his autumn racing programme when he posted the fastest lap time of the day in the Surrey men's U17 cross country relay at Stoke Park, Guildford, on Sunday. But, the 16-year-old
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Collingwood pair set marathon bests
Collingwood members Allan Rumbles and Steve Cooney took part in Sunday’s Clarendon Way Marathon which started in Salisbury in Wiltshire and ran along the historic Clarendon Way to Winchester in Hampshire. Cooney finished in 3 hours 45 minutes for his
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Supermarket gives hospice a helping hand
Generous shoppers and supermarket staff have coughed up more than a grand for a great cause. Since deciding to support St Raphael’s Hospice three months ago, Sainsbury’s in Morden has raised more than £1,300 for the good cause. Staff
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Sanger heads Epsom runners in Cologne
Epsom & Ewell Harriers road runners enjoyed great success in the Cologne Marathon last weekend. Phil Sanger was the club’s fastest runner while there were personal bests for Suzy Shaw and Rob Adnitt. Times: Phil Sanger 2:49.08, Darem 3:09, Rob Adnitt
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Wimbledon woman's Arctic adventure
A novice explorer will swap life in Wimbledon for an Arctic adventure next year. Charity worker Kiri Crequer is set to drive a team of huskies across Norway and Sweden in a week long challenge. The 24-year-old Wimbledon resident has
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Strettle tips Quins Clegg for top
Harlequins winger David Strettle has tipped fly-half Rory Clegg to be the next England number 10, despite the youngster needing team mate Nick Easter to spare his blushes at the weekend. The 19-year-old fumbled an inside past from Tom Guest
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Councillor cleared of alleged conduct breaches
Allegations claiming Epsom and Ewell’s new mayor, Councillor Jan Mason, breached the members’ code of conduct last year were dismissed at a special meeting on Thursday. Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s standards committee met to consider an
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Thespians tie the knot at favourite theatre
The Epsom Playhouse can now add playing cupid to its list of achievements. Natasha Chamberlain and Steve Cappell met 15 years ago at the Youth Theatre Workshop held at the Epsom Playhouse. Their romance blossomed after they appeared
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Sharks pegged back despite Edwards double
AFC Walcountians Sharks U12s drew 2-2 with Corinthian Casuals in a Surrey Youth League match on Sunday. Sharks took the lead when Matthew Edwards followed up after Alex Martin’s excellent shot had been pushed away by the Casuals keeper. Edwards scored
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Rossigneaux relishing Barking test
Florent Rossigneaux is urging his Rosslyn Park side to land a psychological blow when they travel to unbeaten Barking this weekend. Park will head to Essex without a loss to their name themselves, having maintained their winning start with a 29-5 victory
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Quins win on and off the pitch
Harlequins’ home fixture with Bath on Saturday, which resulted in a 13-11 win for the hosts, also marked the introduction of the new “fast pour” stadium dispense equipment into the Kings and Players Lounge bars in the Etihad Stand. The Fastpour system
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Esher keep their cool to claim win
Esher may have taken the spoils thanks to their free-running second-half display, but they suffered an early scare after the home side dominated the opening period to go in at the break 17-11 ahead. Stourbridge pressure, particularly from their marauding
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Beaten Williams on his way out
Danny Williams look set to retire after a poor showing at Prizefighter Heavyweights 3 tournament last Friday evening at Excel Arena, London Docklands, writes Ziad Chaudry. The 37-year-old Brixton Bomber suffered a demoralising shock first round defeat
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Mitcham Little League results
Mitcham Little League results for Saturday, October 3: Bantams: Yellows 0 Blues 1, Reds P Greens P, Stripes 0 Maroons 1. Seniors: Greens 1 Reds 0, Blues 2 Yellows 1, Maroons 2 Stripes 0.
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The mysterious case of the classic car in the lock-up
A classic car has been stolen, two days after police and housing officers snooped into a rented garage. The 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia belonging to David Morgan, 66, was being kept in Richland Avenue, when Sutton Housing Partnership workers
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Weather girl Helen Young teaches pupils about the Wow factor
Former BBC television weather girl Helen Young dropped in to a breakfast reception at Cheam Park Farm infants school on Wednesday to talk to children about the health and environmental benefits of walking. The event took place as part of
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Wallington Wanderers results
Wallington Wanderers results for Sunday October 4: U13s beat Melwood 5-1 (Surrey Cup), U14s A beat Farleigh Youth 9-0. U14s B beat Iftil Sports 10-1. U16s A beat Southwark Caribb Sports Academy 3-1. U17s drew 0-0 v Junior Sports.
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Hundreds attend Ashford and St Peter's hospitals trust AGM
More than 230 people packed into Ashford Hospital, London Road, on Thursday, September 24, for the annual general meeting of the Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Trust. Many of those attending also signed up to become members to support
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Hodgson welcomes break for Fulham
Roy Hodgson admits the two-week international break could scarcely have come at a better time for his injury-hit Fulham side. A Cottagers side missing Dickson Ethuhu, Damien Duff, Bobby Zamora and Simon Davies battled to a 2-2 draw at West
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Woods doubles up to help Epsom bounce back
EPSOM LADIES 3 Havant 2 Epsom needed to bounce back after the opening-day defeat at Southampton but went into to their second league game missing the injured Sarah Scott and defender Nicky Higgins. It proved a real rollercoaster ride, as Penny Woods
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Richmond coast to cup win
Richmond Volleyball ran out 3-0 winners over Portsmouth in last week’s National Cup first round tie. D Cleather and L Tomášek showed great footwork and dominated the net with several kill blocks and their execution against one man blocks was very
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Tarrant to host quiz for Princess Alice Hospice
TV star Chris Tarrant is to host a quiz in Stoke D’Abernon this month to raise money for the Princess Alice Hospice in Esher. Mr Tarrant, who is vice-president of the charity, will host the general knowledge contest at Woodlands Park Hotel
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Surbiton continue Woking dominance
Woking Ladies 1 Surbiton Ladies 6 Surbiton Ladies maintained their impressive record in recent seasons at Goldsworth Park on Saturday as they came away with a fourth successive win in round two of the South Clubs’ Women’s Hockey League Division
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Terry Page
6th September 2009 Terry’s wife and family would like to thank everyone for their kindness, flowers, cards and donations to various charities. Ursula is very grateful to everyone.
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Going inside Chelsea with Ron Harris
Legendary hard man Ron Harris will give Chelsea fans an insight into his career as part of a stadium tour this Sunday. ‘Chopper’ Harris played 655 league games for the Blues over a 19-year period, winning the Cup Winners’ Cup, FA Cup and League Cup
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Dyet Robert
Passed away peacefully in hospital on 25th September. Much loved by family and friends. Funeral to take place on Wednesday 7th October 2009 at Kingston Crematorium at 2.20pm Family flowers only, but donations if desired to The Motor Neurone
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Gwen Lee
(84) Died at her home in St Leonards Road, Tattenham corner, on Friday September 18th Funeral service at Randalls Park crematorium, Leatherhead at 11.45am. On Friday October 9. All friends welcome, family flowers only. Donations if wished to
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Peter Shaw Green, DSc
DieD 17 SePtember, 2009 Beloved husband of Winifred, father of Fiona, Andrew, Marian & Jane, & loving Grandfather. Dedicated taxonomic botanist. Sadly missed by all.
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Joyce Mitchell
ln Loving Memory of Joyce Mitchell, Passed away 19th September 2009, Funeral to be held at North East Surrey Crematorium on Friday 9th October 2009 @ 2pm, Flowers to Funeralcare 91 London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5HP Tel 0208 648 3598
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Payne Flossie
Passed away peacefully at Arbrook House Nursing Home on 23rd September, 2009 aged 89 years. A life of service, perseverance and hope. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral has already taken place. All Enquiries c/o
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Hutchinson-Joan
Beloved wife of Larry, passed away peacefully on September 23rd 2009 aged 61 years. Loving mother of Jennifer, Linda, Wayne and Donna, Grandmother to Aaron and Catherine. Funeral Service at Lambeth Crematorium, Blackshaw Road, Tooting SW17
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Standring, Beryl Clare
Standring suddenly at home on 15th September 2009, Beryl Clare aged 67 years. Much loved Auntie of Ruth, Stephen, Anne, Janet and Fiona. Funeral Service at Kingston Crematorium on Wednesday 7th October 2009 at 3.00pm. Family flowers only please
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Rams ease through in cup
CROYDON ATHLETIC 2 BURY TOWN 1 Croydon Athletic progressed to the next round of the FA Trophy with a 2-1 victory over Midlands team Bury Town at the KT stadium. Goals from Ben Godfrey and Dan Moody secured the win that will see them play Ashford
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Laidlaw the master as Park maintain perfect record
Rosslyn Park 29 Lydney 5 Park were made to fight all the way by a tough Lydney side who looked anything but relegation material. A superb second-half display brought home the vital four-try bonus point to set up a massive match with fellow 100
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Theresia Barbara Swan
Passed away peacefully on 26th September 2009 We will all miss her deeply, funeral to take place @ 3.30pm on 12th October Randalls Park Crematorium, Family Flowers only. Donoations to WWF or the RNLI
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Brown is Met's matchwinner
Met Police earned a fine 1-0 home win over Maldon Town on Saturday. The Police opened the scoring after just six minutes. Striker Frankie Sawyer was unlucky when his 20 yard drive was well charged down by Malden’s goal keeper Rhys Madden. The ball
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Macey Andrew
Passed away on 20th September 2009.Funeral to take place at Chelmesford Crematorium on Wednesday 7th October 2009 at 12.30. Contact Frederick W Paine Funeral Directors 020 8644 8603
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John Abercrombie
Beloved husband of Val and father of Matthew & Lucy, died on Wed 23 Sep. Funeral 3pm Thu 1 Oct, The Barn Church, Kew. No flowers, cheques payable to Alzheimer’s Society, to Fredk W Paine, 102 High Street, Teddington, TW11 8JD.
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Last gasp Arundel bury Moles
A last minute goal by Arundel centre-half Dave Walker sent Molesey crashing out of the FA Vase in an uninspiring game at Walton Road. In truth neither side deserved a place in the Second round as they managed just three efforts on goal between them
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Tanners held by Town in pulsating Trophy test
Leatherhead fought back from a three-goal deficit to secure an unlikely draw in this FA Trophy preliminary round tie. Following a dispirited performance against Lewes on Tuesday, manager Mick Sullivan introduced no fewer than five new players to the
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Second-half comeback saves Casuals
Two late second-half goals from Glenn Boosey and Carlton Murray-Price earned Casuals a deserved replay at Worthing on Tuesday night, after two headed goals had put Worthing 2-0 up before the break, writes Greg Keane. At a blustery King George’s Field
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Missing Dog
MISSING FROM EWELL SINCE 12/9/09 Small Black/ Tan German Shepherd cross. Micro chipped/ neutered. She is a rescue dog and very nervous. please do not approach. CONTACT DOGLOST IMMEDIATELY WITH ANY SIGHTINGS 0844 800 3220 Please look out for
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Robins put blues behind them with gritty triumph
Carshalton Athletic 1 AFC Hornchurch 0 September turned out to be a month the Robins would like to forget. No league wins, the earliest possible exit from the FA Cup and the departure of the manager and many of the first team squad players could
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West Middlesex Sunday Football League results
Middlesex County FA - Sunday Premier Cup Round One: Chiswick Griffin (WMSFL) 2 Hayes Gate Sunday 4, Chiswick Albion (WMSFL) home win v Percival FC, Sunbury Athletic (WMSFL) 1 Ruislip Royals 1, Hampton Village (WMSFL) 2 Enfield Rangers Old Boys 10.
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Late blow rocks Ks
History repeated itself for Ks on Saturday as, just like at Hendon last week, one lapse of concentration in the dying seconds of the game allowed Margate to sweep up all the points. Neville Southall's Margate were full of new faces as they attempt
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Fifth win takes Wanderers up to third
Hounslow Wanderers recorded their fifth straight win in the Middlesex County Football League with a 3-1 win over Vallance to go third in the table, writes Saj Panesar. Wanderers started slowly and it was the young Vallance team that responded better
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Ken Sawyer
24.05.38-2.10.07 A very special husband who will always be loved and missed so much Mary XX
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Chertsey defy windy conditions to pick up win
Chertsey Town claimed a 2-0 win at Dorking on Saturday in a game ruined by a srong wind, which stopped either side playing free-flowing football. The result was that Town’s initial Vase tie at fellow Combined Counties League side Dorking produced
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Teddington U13s are gifted victory
Teddington U13 kicked off their Herts Middlesex League Division One campaign with a last-gasp 27-24 win at Bishop’s Stortford. There was an unusual finish as Teddington scored a try at the end, but the conversion was came back off the post. However
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Scott rips into Bees after another sluggish performance
Brentford 2 (Cort 77, MacDonald 82) Swindon Town 3 Yet another poor first-half defensive performance saw Brentford slip up at home against Swindon Town at Griffin Park on Saturday. The Bees conceded the first goal for the fourth consecutive game as
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Palace player ratings v Blackpool
Julian Speroni - Made three vital saves that were as important to Palace as the goals they scored. Stop from Burgess was world class. 8 Nathaniel Clyne - Recalled at right back and played well, attacking with pace and defending resolutely. 7 Danny
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Margaret Dalton
In loving memory of our dear Mum who fell asleep 6th October 2006 So sadly missed everyday Lots of love, Dannella, Melvyn, Barrie and all the family XXX
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Osman, Amy
Cherished memories of my dear mum who passed into God’s care 01.10.1999 Your memory is my greatest treasure to love and keep with me forever God Bless love Shirley
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Small Business Week to take south London economic pulse
Hundreds of smaller south London firms have taken part in the UK’s biggest survey of small and medium businesses, which will be launched a Small Business Week opinion formers round table on October 19. The 2009 Business Pulse has given firms the
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Kingston Royals Dragon Boat Club are on fire
Kingston Royals Dragon Boat Club celebrated its 21st birthday in style on Sunday by becoming National Champions. The club took home the National Ladies and National Mixed Championships at the races held in Nottingham. It’s the seventh time in eight
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Ref puts early end to Walcountians try spree
Old Walcountians put behind them the disappointment of losing their opening League game last weekend by storming their way to the second round of the RFU Junior Vase with a 73-7 win over Kent League Two side Askeans, writes Rob Murphy. The visitors
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Trevor James Thomas Jones
Loving and Cherished memories of our beloved son Trevor James Thomas Jones 2nd October 1969- 30th September 2003 From our hearts we send love to a very special son In our hearts we keep for ever cherished memories and of the times we shared
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Trevor James Thomas Jones
Loving memories of my dear Grandson Trevor James Thomas Jones 2nd October 1969- 30th September 2003 You are thought of, loved and remembered always and I send Happy Birthday wishes with all my love. So missed, so very dear. Nan
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Robert Kempson
Our Little Boy Robert Kempson Happy 21st Birthday Lots of Love Mum, Nana & Louise xxx
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Savage success on Wimbledon Common
Stourbridge RC’s James Savage made it three victories in five appearances at the Wimbledon Common 5km parkrun on Saturday morning, writes Charles Lawrie. Savage clocked 16 minutes 47 seconds to win the 144th running of the weekly event ahead of Damian
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Teen missing from Thornton Heath
A young teenager has gone missing from her home in Thornton Heath. Police are appealing for anyone who might have seen 13-year-old Zinzi Pinder. She was last see at her home address in Beechwood Road, Thornton Heath, at about 4.15pm
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Win a snowboard and tickets to the Ski and Snowboard Show
The Ski and Snowboard Show returns to London Olympia this year, with a host of new and established features, including an indoor area with real snow, an explosive fashion show in the brand arena, and a whole section dedicated to tour operators, travel
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Warnock pleased to have break
Crystal Palace manager Neil Warnock is happy to be going into a two-week international break, despite taking 10 points from the last four games. Saturday's 4-1 win over Blackpool continued the Eagles fine form since the heavy defeat to Scunthorpe United
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New School Nerves...
By Hannah Woolridge Once again, we have reached that time of year where parents of children currently in Year 6 become noticeably anxious and preoccupied as they’re put into the difficult situation of choosing a High School. All the local High Schools
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Morgan claims Roundshaw victory second time out
Second-time runner Matthew MORGAN (SM30-34) from Striders of Croydon AC won the Roundshaw Downs 5km park run for the first time in a time of 18 minutes, one second, writes Nicola Stevenson. Jack-Louis BOURNE (JM15-19) representing South London
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Opportunities for the youth of Epsom
By Jenny Bartlett. In Epsom today there are limited places for teenagers to go. So where do they end up? They are on the streets of Epsom, susceptible to all sorts of trouble. There are not enough youth clubs in Epsom for the amount of teenagers around
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From Epsom To Oxbridge
By community correspondent Andrew Turner The debate continues: are exams really getting easier or are young people simply getting smarter? We aren’t here to discuss it but, whatever your view, it means that the exam results this year across the country
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Waste campaigners 'accosted by Tories' claim
Anti-incinerator campaigners claimed a Tory “mob” descended on the launch of the newly-formed protest group last week. The Green Party held the first meeting of the group at Ruskin House on Wednesday, September 23. The group was formed
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Quins Win In The Nick of Time
It was Nick Easter who provided the sweet joy of a first win of the season for Quins, finally driving over after sustained pressure on the Bath defence, which had resulted in the sin binning of Ben Skirving after persistent infringements. The England
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Blagdon Park CCTV not working for most of the summer
A CCTV camera designed to catch yobs in Blagdon Park, New Malden, has not been working for most of the summer, it has been revealed. The repair of the camera was one of the measures agreed earlier this summer to deal with problems in the park
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Brentford's Wilson eyeing Turner's prize
Brentford on-loan defender James Wilson reckons the rise to fame of former Bee Michael Turner is a well-trodden path he would like to follow. The 20-year-old centre-back has starred for boss Andy Scott’s men since switching to Griffin Park
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Merton youngsters rewarded for reading
Ten children have won prizes for completing the Merton Summer Reading Challenge. In a ceremony at the newly renovated Pollards Hill Library, the winners were rewarded by Merton mayor Nick Draper after reading at least six books over summer.
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Compensation demand after gas leak residents left 'homeless'
Angry Battersea residents are demanding compensation over a massive gas leak which left them homeless for nearly 24 hours. Southern Gas Networks evacuated Kite House in Meyrick Road last month and kept the occupants in a cold community centre
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Pensioner jailed for smuggling cannabis in frozen chicken cargo
A pensioner who helped smuggle millions of pounds of drugs in chicken fat has been jailed. Derek Mercer, from South Norwood, was sentenced to eight years at Southwark Crown court on Thursday, October 1, for importing two tonnes of cannabis.
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Kingston Council has no plans to exclude 'bid-rigging' companies
Kingston Council will continue to accept bids from construction companies which were fined for bid-rigging on schools, hospitals and flats. The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) imposed fines totalling £129.5m on 103 construction firms found to
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Streatham model trainer up for choreography gong
A model choreographer dubbed "the man who teaches the girls to walk" will be among nominees at a glitzy award ceremony that include Beyonce and Leona Lewis. Mathew Francis, from Kingscourt Road, will be taking a catwalk down the red carpet
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Merton residents missing out on Dial-a-Ride
Nearly 7 per cent of Dial-a-Ride requests made in Merton were refused during June and July 2009. Dial-a-Ride saw the number of refused trips rise from 99,000 in 2006-07 to 154,460 this year, according to new stats. Caroline Pidgeon,
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Thornton Heath man arrested as part of multimillion pound money laundering inquiry
A man has been arrested as part of an investigation into a million pound money laundering and fraud ring. The 57-year-old from Thornton Heath, who has not been named, was one of 10 arrested by the Metropolitan Police’s Money Laundering team
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Peeping Tom escapes jail for spying on teens
A peeping Tom who spied on two teenagers after making holes in a bathroom and bedroom door was spared prison this week. John Fitzgerald’s cover was blown when the two girls suspected he was spying on them and set up a video camera to catch
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Autistic school future uncertain as it loses home
The future of an “outstanding” school for autistic pupils is uncertain unless it can find a new home. A desperate search is under way to find a new home for The Little Group, a specialist nursery for children who have autistic spectrum disorder
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Schoolgirl brings up 13 babies... produced by her pet hamster
Number 13 is unlucky for some, but not for Sadie the hamster who gave birth to a massive brood last month in Tooting Broadway. The proud mum now has 13 healthy babies, nearly twice the normal number for Syrian hamsters to produce in one go.
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IPCC will not recommend disciplinary action against de Menezes police
The family of Jean Charles de Menezes have said they are "crushed" by an IPCC decision not to recommend disciplinary action against the police officers whose actions led to the Tulse Hill resident's death. The IPCC announced on Friday that
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Oatlands Underfoot opens at Elmbridge Museum
The latest exhibition at Elmbridge Museum is now open to the public. Oatlands Underfoot: Stones and Stories From a Forgotten Palace, was opened on September 26 by the mayor of Elmbridge, Councillor James Vickers. It reveals the story
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Search is on for Merton's greenest building
The search is on to find Merton’s greenest building as nominations open for the 2009 Green Guardian Awards. Architects might be getting increasingly savvy to the concept of sustainable design, but this year’s winner will be hard pushed to match
