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Update: Woman arrested in Walton stabbing murder probe
A second arrest has been made in connection with the murder of a 49-year-old man at his Walton home yesterday evening. A murder investigation was launched after police officers attended a house in Hurtwood Road, Field Common, Walton following a call
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Youth worker groomed children for sex through churches, court hears
A married dad sexually assaulted girls as young as five, meeting them through churches and his job as a youth worker, a court heard today. Jason Hoyte, 37, from Bromley, is accused of carrying out sexual assaults over a 20 year period. Inner
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Cocks Crescent 'rejected' at first polyclinic meeting in New Malden
Cocks Crescent in New Malden has been all but rejected as a site for a new “super surgery”, it has emerged, unless enough people demand it in this month’s public consultation. Kingston Council had previously confirmed a new £1m super surgery
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UPDATE: Residents speak of fear after shooting
Residents in a quiet street have spoken of their fear after a man was shot in a block of flats. The bleeding victim was believed to have fled through a first floor window at Garnet Court, Norbury Road, Feltham, before checking himself into
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Update: Police launch Walton murder probe
A man found dead at a home in a quiet road in Walton last night was stabbed, according to people living in the area. A murder investigation is being carried out by Surrey Police after a 49-year-old was found just after 9pm at the two-storey
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Ellis impresses in ideal start to new season
Foley ABC’s Steve Ellis made a winning start to the new season in a cracking bout on the Tichfield ABC Open show in Hampshire. Despite facing a partisan home crowd in his fight against Floyd Moore, Ellis came out for the first round in a calm and calculated
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Surbiton sides are sitting pretty
Surbiton’s two flagship sides both sit proudly on top of their respective leagues after convincing wins on Saturday. The men’s 1st XI, playing at Sugden Road for the first time this season, kept their hundred per cent record in England Hockey’s elite
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Runners invited to join Loseley fun run
The Loseley 10K and 4K fun run is happening again – this year on Sunday November 1st and runners are already queuing up to take part. This event, in Loseley Park, Guidford is a great way for families to take part ‘together’. CHASE fundraising
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Three free months of golf
A local golf club is offering a deal which will help golfers to stay on the fairways during the economic downturn. For October 2009 only, golfers who join Hampton Court Palace Golf Club, based in Kingston upon Thames, will get 15 months’ membership
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Hawes' return evens up Sutton's options
Sutton United full-back Billy Hawes has backed boss Paul Doswell’s claim the return of brother James to the starting line-up could be the key to continued success on the road. The 22-year-old’s fierce cross led to his side’s winner in Saturday’s 1-0
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First famers' market coming to Kingston
The first farmers’ market is coming to Surbiton this month, with a view to making it a monthly attraction if successful. Fresh vegetables, delicious pies and cheeses will all be on offer in Maple Road on Saturday, October 17, between 9am and
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Kingston John Lewis does its bit for Macmillan coffee morning
John Lewis did its bit for charity on Friday when staff raised their mugs for the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning. The store held coffee mornings in three separate places within the riverside store and nurses from Kingston Hospital’s Sir William
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Pullen calls on Dons fans to raise the roof
James Pullen has taken a surprise swipe at AFC Wimbledon’s burgeoning fanbase by slamming the lack of vocal support from the Kingsmeadow hordes. Pullen spoke out after last weekend’s 1-0 loss at home to Kidderminster Harriers, Wimbledon’
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'Lady Godiva' horse rider causes heads to turn in museum campaign
Tourists in central London on Saturday stopped to stare, then stared again at Epsom’s retired jockey Caroline Anns-Baldock. Mrs Anns-Baldock made a truly remarkable sight as she trotted down Whitehall towards Downing Street on her racehorse
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Ambrose given goal target
Darren Ambrose has been set a goal target by manager Neil Warnock following his blistering start to the season in front of goal. The 25-year-old, signed on a free from Charlton Athletic in the summer, only scored once last season but has already found
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Big Game tickets are selling fast
Harlequins have already sold more than 10,000 tickets for Big Game 2 againsts Wasps at Twickenham Stadium on December 27 (4.15pm). Quins are hoping to beat last season’s 50,000 crowd for their first Big Game against Leicester Tigers last Christmas.
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Murder inquiry launched in Walton
Police have opened a murder investigation after a man in his 40s was found dead in Walton yesterday evening. Police arrived a two-storey terraced house in Hurtwood Road, on the Fieldcommon Estate, after 9pm, where the man had been discovered
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Robertson wins Downswood tournament
David Robertson won the men’s handicap singles championship after a round robin tournament at Downswood Lawn Tennis Club. Meanwhile, the club has received a Clubmark award for its comprehensive tennis programme and safe and secure playing environment
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Sutton & Epsom slump again
Sutton & Epsom are bottom of National League Three London & South Easter after a fifth stright defeat at newly promoted Diss. It was an abject performance, but there were extenuating circumstances with half of the first team squad unavailable through
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Richmond players support World Cup
Richmond's and Worcester's England Women rugby stars will be out in force on Sunday, championing the game raising the profile of next year’s IRB Women's Rugby World Cup in London. Richmond's Alice Richardson and Fran Matthews and Worcester Katherine
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Schmid keeping Esher hungry for success
Mike Schmid has told his Esher high-fliers to be more disciplined after a Jekyll and Hyde display at Stourbridge. Esher trailed the Midlands outfit 17-11 at half-time before cutting loose to rattle up a 48-17 victory and fifth straight National One
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Millers romp season opener
Sanderstead cruised to a 5-0 victory over Barnes IIIs on Saturday as they opened their campaign in South League Surrey Division Two. The hosts took a three-goal lead into the half-time break and added another two after the interval to seal the win.
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Chambers triumphs at relays
Peter Chambers won the individual hours for Croydon Harrier’s U15s at the Surrey Junior Cross country relays in Guildford on Saturday when he ran the fastest lap. The Trinity boy ran the club's A team's first lap in seven minutes, 27 seconds, before
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Simpson the best at Gibb Cup
South London Harriers' Jason Simpson claimed the club's five-mile cross country championship in fine style on Saturday. He finished in 26 minutes, 29 seconds, over two minutes clear of his nearest rival and clubmate Matt Chapman (28.41). The classic
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Mitcham RUFC raise £7,000 in memory of Daniel Simpson
Mitcham’s memorial sevens tournament on Sunday has raised more than £7,000 has been raised in memory of Daniel Simpson, who died while serving with the Second Battalion Rifles in Afghanistan in July. Bob and Debbie Simpson released 250 balloons to a
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Text pest Tarpey issues Hampton reminder
Hampton & Richmond Borough striker Dave Tarpey may be hitting the headlines at Walton & Hersham, but boss Alan Devonshire has revealed he doesn’t need to read about his exploits in the newspapers. The 20-year-old, on-loan at Stompond Lane, hit an extra-time
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Gino moves into the lead
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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Kickboxing Chan takes Southern Area title
Purley's Darren Chan added another professional belt to his collection on Saturday as he won the IKF Southern Area Professional Light-Middleweight Kickboxing title. The Fight Factory owner was only asked if he wanted to contest the fight in Bristol
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Jail for Hammersmith attacker who raped paralysed woman
A man who beat a woman until she was paralysed and then raped her has been jailed for ten years. Steven Ross, 38, from Hammersmith, fractured the victim’s neck but waited 30 hours before taking her to hospital. He pleaded guilty to grievous
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Warnock: Players focussed on playing
Neil Warnock insists his Crystal Palace players are not bothered by constant press speculation surrounding the club's finances. A report in a national newspaper last week claimed the Eagles, who are still embargoed from buying players because of money
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Fixture schedule upsets Rams boss
Croydon Athletic manager Tim O'Shea admits going three weeks without a league game is "ridiculous". Other teams cup commitments have seen a number of matches postponed since the Rams drew 1-1 with Eastbourne Town on September 19 meaning this Saturday's
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Kingston Royals win two national titles
Kingston Royals Dragon Boat Club celebrated its 21st birthday in style on Sunday by being crowned national champions in Nottingham, writes Simon Blackburn. Royals won the national women’s title for the seventh time in eight years as well as winning
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Motor scootor shooting in Battersea is latest gun attack
Two youths on motor scooters fired shots into a car on the Winstanley Estate, Battersea, on Friday, the latest gun related incident in Wandsworth. Police confirmed two suspects were on separate scooters when they shot at an Audi Q7, about 4pm
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New surfaces for Streatham tennis courts
Refurbished tennis courts have made a “welcome improvement” at Streatham’s Wigmore Lawn Tennis Club. The club, which has more than 500 members including the Surrey u14 champion, won a £30,000 grant from the Lawn Tennis Association. The
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Adamson tipping Casuals to continue surge
Brian Adamson sees no reason why his Corinthian Casuals side cannot maintain their early-season promise after the amateurs advanced in the FA Trophy on Tuesday night. The 1-0 replay win at fellow Ryman Division One South side Worthing came on the back
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All about Des
Since landing his first television series in the UK in 1963, Des O'Connor has starred in his own mainstream television show for more than 45 years - longer than anyone anywhere in the world. He is one of Britain's best-loved entertainers and even
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Folk-rockers still undressing
State of Undress will be back at the Halfmoon in Putney this Sunday as part of their latest tour taking them from the shores of Devon all the way up to Scotland. The Dorset based band, who describe themselves as "rocky, rootsy and fiddlesome", combine
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New comedy at TARA
Balham comic and Grumpy Old Men star Arthur Smith will be kicking off a brand new comedy night in Earlsfield tomorrow night. Cracking Comedy is being launched at TARA Studio and, should Friday be a success, is planned to be a monthly night with some
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DIY store launches apprenticeships for elderly scheme
B&Q has announced new apprenticeships and other training schemes for pensioners to mark International Older Persons Day tomorrow. B&Q, which has a branch in Leatherhead, has employed older people in its stores for some time and more
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Croydon's top artists on show
For the first time in more than 20 years the Croydon Art Collection is to be exhibited and you might just be a little bit surprised by some of the artists on show. The collection is a series of artworks displaying the visual history of the
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Famous Flamingo Club is back
Of all the swinging London hotspots of the fifties and sixties, few names compare to the celebrated Flamingo Club. Opened in 1952 as a jazz venue by Jeffrey Kruger, the club became the heart of London’s blues, soul and R&B scene, a place to see and
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Concerns over Balham sex attack 'secrecy'
Concern has been raised over an alleged culture of secrecy surrounding a sexual assault in Balham. Last Monday a woman was sexually assaulted in Chestnut Grove near Balham station, but residents were not notified and station staff were reportedly
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£500k pay-off for badly treated Lambeth Council staff
Badly treated Lambeth Council staff have been paid more than half a million pounds in compensation in the past three years - but details of why have been covered-up. Confidentiality agreements which employees have to sign when the council settles
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Golden Green in swimming medal spree
Chris Green of Leatherhead Swimming Club won four gold medals at the Crawley long course gala (level 3) at K2 on Sunday, writes Alita Bean. The 12-year-old set personal bests in winning the 200m IM (2:45.83), 100m breaststroke (1:21.98), 50m
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Croydon celebrates Black History Month
A series of events will be taking place across Croydon over the next few weeks to celebrate Black History Month. The programme of lectures, performances and workshops will look into black history and culture, inspirational people from Croydon’s black
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Olympic gold medallist opens Croydon Oasis's new academy
Olympic medallist Darren Campbell was a special guest at the official opening of the Oasis Academy Shirley Park on Friday, October 2. The former athlete told students what inspired him to become a top sportsman at the celebration, which was
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Rachel helps Freemens to home win
City of London Freemen’s School hosted took two team titles when it hosted first invitational cross country event. The Ashtead school produced the individual winner of the U10 girls trophy, with Rachel Slater running a brilliant tactical race to lead
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Corinthian Casuals march on
Corinthian Casuals produced a marvellous away performance to reach the next stage of the FA Trophy, Jamal Carr scoring the only goal at a soggy Woodside Road last night. Casuals were in control of the game for large periods and deservedly went home
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Croydon culinary festival comes to a close with chefs' cook off
Croydon’s second annual food festival came to a close last weekend after three weeks of gastronomic delights. The festival ended with celebrity chef, Tony Tobin, pitting his culinary wits against local food superstar Malcolm John, in a live
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Frewin wins national fencing title
James Frewin has been crowned U17 National boys epee champion. The City of Freemen’s School pupil won six round robin matches and five direct elmination bouts at Sheffield National Institute of Sport, beating the pre-tournament favourite 15-14 in the
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Floodlit racing at Kempton tonight
Kempton Park has an all-weather floodlit flat meeting this evening, with the first race at 5.50pm. Group one winning riders Robert Winston, Martin Dwyer and Tom Queally go head-to-head with Classic winning rider Ted Durcan and former champion Seb Sanders
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Sullivan relief after crazy encounter
Mick Sullivan admits his head is still spinning after his Leatherhead side advanced in the FA Trophy in crazy circumstances on Tuesday night. The Tanners triumphed 2-1 in a replay at Thamesmead Town that saw the home side reduced to eight men and have
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Welcome victory for Richmond
Richmond put a stuttering September behind them with a 36-25 victory at Henley Hawkes on Saturday, writes Tim Forrester. They drew first blood after nine minutes when Matt Hart’s 40-yard penalty gave them a 3-0 lead. With a clear advantage in the
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Marine found hanged in flat after returning from tour of duty
A Royal Marine commando has hanged himself after returning from a tour of duty in Afghanistan “filled with rage”. Dylan Kemp, 28, was discovered dead with a noose around his neck when police broke into a flat in south Croydon on September 21
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American Football match is called off
The Global Bowl American Football event planned for Rosslyn Park’s Priory Lane ground has been cancelled. The event, scheduled for October 24, was due to see Kent School from the States take on the Danish national team as a curtain-raiser for the NFL
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Boilers left unchecked by Lambeth leaseholders
Lives could be at risk in council housing blocks because leaseholders are not required to have their boilers checked, Lambeth tenants have warned. It is not known if thousands of properties in council blocks which are owned by leaseholders
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Summer of violence sparks residents' fears on Wandsworth estate
Residents on an otherwise peaceful estate in Wandsworth, plagued with violence and antisocial behaviour this summer, have called on the authorities to act before someone is killed. According to a source on the Wendlesworth estate, the trouble
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Redskins crash as Dynamos run riot
Streatham Redskins went down to a 8-2 defeat to Invicta Dynamos in their latest English National League clash at Streatham Ice Rink on Sunday. Coach Barry Spours handed debuts to Russell Stevens, Adrian Wheeler and Kalvin Dodds but still managed
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Thompson goes out on loan
Adam Thompson has joined Merstham on loan - but Kingstonian boss Alan Dowson is already relishing getting him back. The defender will spend a month at the Ryman League Division One South side in a bid to get some match fitness. "We have
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Get moving for World Mental Health Day
This spritely lady from Roehampton is urging residents to get active for World Mental Health Day on Saturday. Siobhan O'Neill, who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder seven years ago, says exercise is a vital part of keeping good mental health
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Defend better or else, warns Bees boss
Brentford boss Andy Scott has told his defenders to buck their ideas up and recapture the form of last season that produced 21 cleansheets - or else. The 37-year-old blew his top after watching his side gift Swindon Town three goals in Saturday
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Quins enter Europe at the double
Harlequins fly-half Nick Evans believes a winning momentum and last season’s Heineken Cup heroics can help get this season’s campaign off to a winning start in Wales. Quins travel to Cardiff Blues on Saturday on the back of a last-ditch 13-
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Kingstonians dig deep for Fircroft Trust appeal
Kind-hearted residents have dug deep into their pockets to support a group of vulnerable adults, after Kingston and Surbiton’s MP included a charity appeal for Fircroft Trust in his newsletter to voters. Edward Davey slipped a copy of the
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Dutch historians searching for dead RAF bomber pilot's family
Relatives of a World War Two Royal Air Force bomber pilot killed when his plane was shot down in the Netherlands are being sought by historians. Sergeant Eric John Richards, of Worcester Park, died when his plane was shot down by German night
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Sutton flats raided in drugs bust
Two men have been arrested after a drugs raid on flats. Officers from Belmont Safer Neighbourhoods Team lead the raid on two flats in Hulverston Close, Shanklin Estate, after concerns were raised by residents. At one address, officers
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New beds can carry super-sized patients
Epsom and St Helier hospitals will install 100 new beds to carry patients weighing up to 50 stone. The installment comes after an investment of £100,000 in brand new mattresses and beds. The money paid for 200 new mattresses, which if
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Tower block tenants demand fire safety improvements
Council tenants have outlined the extent of fears about a lack of fire safety in their housing blocks - and are demanding the council dips into its savings to combat the problem. Housing bosses faced a backlash from worried tenants at a meeting
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Cops seize 700 cannabis plants
A cannabis factory growing up to 700 plants was found inside a house in West Hill, Putney, last week. Police were called to the address on Monday, September 28, after a member of the public made the discovery. The plants, at various
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Last evidence heard in Meredith Kercher murder trial
A verdict in the Meredith Kercher murder trial is expected by the beginning of next year as the last of the evidence has been heard. The Coulsdon student was found in her room with her throat cut in Perugia, Italy in November 2007. She
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Kingston acid spill: Police would like to speak to this man
Police want to speak to this man in connection to an acid spillage which closed Kingston station and disrupted rush-hour trains. A rucksack oozing fumes and acidic liquid was spotted by railway staff in the booking hall at the station at 4.50pm
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Hundreds of diabetic patients recalled after eye test results lost
Hundreds of diabetic patients will need to have their eyes screened again after the NHS lost track of their exam records. NHS Sutton and Merton and Epsom and St Helier Trust lost record of 750 patients who were referred by their GPs for diabetic
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Boris reunites with Eastenders co-star
A stunned Boris Johnson was left muttering “it’s a small world” after bumping into a Streatham Vale co-star from his recent cameo on Eastenders. Just hours before nine million people tuned in to watch the Mayor pop by the Queen Vic for a pint
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Elmbridge bin collections 'off to a good start'
The new regime of bin collections has got off to a good start, according to Elmbridge Council. Bin men started collecting food waste once a week as part of its new collection service. Over the next few weeks, residents will see 12 new
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After wasting £3m NHS Wandsworth ditches health plan
After squandering £3m on securing the derelict Putney Hospital site, which has laid dormant for a decade, NHS Wandsworth has finally admitted it is scrapping redevelopment scheme. Plans for three GP surgeries, a pharmacy, district nurses, chiropodists
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Father of three died protecting pal, claims friend
A father-of-three died 'protecting a friend' in a fight involving up to fifteen people which raged from street to street. Clive Johnson, 32, died just yards from Kingsley Primary School and near to where a Take That music video was filmed.
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Heathrow night flight plan 'flouts EU rules'
A noise plan drawn up by Heathrow Airport operator BAA contains no proposals for reducing disturbance from night flights, contrary to EU law. Following the omission, Wandsworth Council has called on the transport secretary to reject BAA’s plan
