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Hundreds mourn at funeral of young father
The funeral of a young father who died when the car he was travelling in smashed into a roundabout was attended by hundreds of mourners. Fabio Horta, 21, father of 10-month-old Crystal, died in hospital on September 18, after the Citroen Saxo
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Power to the young people in democracy week
Kids and teenagers are getting passionate about politics to mark this year’s Local Democracy Week. Events to help young people to find their voice on the issues that matter are running across Merton, to mark the national event. On Thursday
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Police close Sutton drugs house
A flat has been closed by police and a housing association after neighbours reported drug abuse and antisocial behaviour. Sutton Police officers and Wandle Housing Association closed the flat Wings Close, Sutton, using an antisocial behaviour
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Police given more time to question Walton murder suspect
Surrey Police have been given another 36 hours to question a 29-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murdering Walton resident Kevin Ronald Francis to death. Mr Francis, a 49-year-old unemployed factory worker, was found stabbed to death
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Baroness Scotland honours Burntwood pupils
Britain’s most important legal figure has honoured students at Burntwood School with a special prize. Baroness Scotland, the Attorney General, met with year 9 students in central London last week to present the award. The girls submitted
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School leaver goes to Olympics
A school leaver from Clapham is starting his career organising the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games this week. Kieran Shekoni is joining the committee as part of a programme which gives 10 school and college leavers the chance to play
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Walton stab death victim named by police
Police have named a man who died after being stabbed at his home in Walton on Tuesday evening. Unemployed Kevin Ronald Frances, 49, died of a stab wound to the chest, a post-mortem held yesterday confirmed. Detectives have taken a knife
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Former Lambeth police officer accused of tipping off criminals is given caution
A former Lambeth cop accused of leaking information to criminals has been given a police caution. The officer, who was suspected of tipping off criminal suspects about incriminating evidence against them, was cautioned on Tuesday for offences
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New court date for paedophile who got job at West Norwood nursery
A paedophile caught working at a children's nursery in West Norwood is to appear again in court on October 27. Andrew Smith, 32, from Broxholm Road, is accused of breaching the terms of a sexual offences order by working as a chef in the Norwood
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Thousands of Crystal Palace cinema supporters object to church plans
A massive 18,756 objections to a church opening instead of a cinema have been made to Bromley Council. Campaigners visited the town hall on Monday to hand in five boxes of objections against an evangelical church's application to change the
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House of Commons Speaker visits Lambeth school
The Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow, compared his job to that of a headteacher during a visit to a Streatham school yesterday. Mr Bercow, who began his political career as a St Leonard's ward councillor, said: "I have to keep order
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Still is king of the dives
Sam Still won New Malden Pool-based No Tanx Diving Club’s annual dive-off at West Country dive site Vobster Quay. Still descended 32m, without the assistance of fins and a wetsite, winning the prize of an Immersion Dive Watch. Dan Betts finished second
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Megan clinches victory for Surrey
Therfield schoolgirl Megan Amis has helped a six-strong Surrey girls’ team to win golf’s Alresford Cup. Leatherhead-based Megan, 12, was the final Surrey player on the course and came in with a terrific 38 points to ensure they took the title
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Ks boss runs soccer school
Kingstonian manager Alan Dowson runs a soccer school for children aged six to 14 during half-term. Sessions will take place from 10am-3pm daily from Tuesday, October 27, to Friday October 30. Dowson will be joined by TV commentator Martin Tyler and
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Free swimming at half term
Free five-day swimming courses are being offered at Riverbourne Health Club in Chertsey from October 26-30. Swimming School is holding the event in conjunction with funswimshop.co.uk. With the 30-minute classes, ranging from beginner to advanced
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Anything Goes sails into Sutton
Fresh from their recent success with their revival of Annie, the Sutton Theatre Company return to the Secombe Theatre this week with their latest opus, Cole Porter’s seafaring classic Anything Goes. A 1930s romp involving nightclub singers, gangsters
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Former ELO stars come to town
Recovering from the death of a friend and colleague is no easy thing, particularly when you played a perfect gig with him just the night before. When Kelly Groucitt passed away from a heart attack in February Mik Kaminski and his fellow former Electric
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Paintings up for adoption
A host of beautiful paintings in desperate need of restoration will go on display at Dulwich Picture Gallery from Tuesday. Desperately Seeking Conservation is part of the Adopt an Old Master scheme started at the Gallery more than 20 years ago with
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American beauties in Wandsworth
A group of American theatre students will be doing their own production of Jack Heifner's Vanities at TARA Studio next week. The students, who hail from Saint Mary's University in Winona, Minnesota, are in London as part of a Study Abroad program
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Gymnastics event with a Disney theme
More than 600 gymnasts and trampolinists take part in a Disney Themed Invitiational competition at the Walton Xcel Leisure Complex on Sunday. Organised by Flair Gymnastics, there will be guest appearances from TV and West End musical star Daniel Boys
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Bees fans' views are wanted
BIAS are conducting an online survey on Brentford supporters' matchday experience. They are seeking fans' views on all aspects of their visit to Griffin Park, so that they can share the information with Brentford Football Club and drive for continuous
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Grasshoppers kids are victorious
Grasshoppers U9s enjoyed a great morning of rugby in winning the Richmond Tournament on Saturay morning. Although the tackling and rucking was understandably weak from a team new to contact rugby, the commitment and desire to win from every single
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Consultants help increase health trusts management costs by £2m
Taxpayers paid £6 more per head this year as management costs for Sutton and Merton Primary Care Trust rose. Costs increased from £29.44 per head in 2007/08 to £35 per head in 2008/09, according to the PCT’s annual accounts. A PCT spokeswoman
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Leading names line up for charity match at Esher
Charities Touraid and For a Child’s Smile are hosting an amazing evening of rugby on Wednesday, October 14 (6.30pm), at Esher Rugby Club . Those attending include Tim Stimpson, Ben Clarke, Peter Winterbottom, Mike Catt and Will Greenwood to name but
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Five-try haul takes Richmond women top
Richmond sealed their place at the top of the Premiership with an organised 29-5 victory at Team Northumbria, writes Aoife Hogan. Despite errors at the final pass and a dominant Northumbria front row, Richmond ran in five tries to their hosts’ one.
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Greenwood: I would be staggered if Quins can win a trophy
This weekend the 15th season of the Heineken Cup kicks off. The blue touch paper is sure to be lit on a rugby season that until now has rather struggled to capture the imagination and heights post the epic Lions’ test matches in the summer.
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Croydon cops seek armed robber after building society blag
Police are hunting for an armed robber who used a hand gun to threaten staff at the Yorkshire Building Society in South Croydon. The robber, who was dressed in black and wore a colour-changing “chameleon paint” crash helmet, fled empty-handed
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Breaking news: Cop attacked in Croydon town centre street brawl
Police were involved in a violent clash outside a Croydon town centre pupil referral unit (PRU) when a fight got out of control just before midday. One officer was attacked by up to eight youths when police were called to Croydon High Street
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Parslow triumphs at Hampton Sailing Club
The 13 boats that contested Sunday’s GP14 Open Meeting at Hampton sailing club enjoyed some excellent sailing. Race one had Ben Kaplan crewed by Chris Lomax from Seahorse Sailing Club stormed in front from the start and, although the pack reduced their
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Greening is Meads' hero
Old Meadonians were held to a 1-1 draw at Albanian in their latest Amateur Football Combination clash on Saturday. Missing seven first team regulars, Meads preserved their unbeaten record by the skin of their teeth after a thorough examination from Albanian
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Blues finish strongly to see off dogged Millwall
Chelsea Ladies 3 Millwall Lionesses 1 Dunia Susi and Lianne Sanderson struck in the dying minutes to give Chelsea a hard-earned victory over league leaders Millwall at a rain-soaked Imber Court on Wednesday night. Ann-Marie Heatherson
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Man who stabbed Sutton cop jailed for five years
A man who stabbed a police officer in the neck with a wine bottle in an unprovoked attack at a funfair has been jailed for five years. Homeless Tony Bull, 23, stabbed PC Paul Dalton, a member of Carshalton’s safer neighbourhood team, without
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Sports Fans: Adding Fuel to the Fire?
No matter how much the sickeningly persistent build-up to this year’s football season (in particular, the Premier League) might have put you off, it has most definitely started with a bang. Even as a supporter of a league one team – who regularly
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James Kearney
Happy 20th Birthday Lots of love Mum, Dad & Emma xx
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Gubbins targets England honours after winning top award
Richmond teenager Nick Gubbins has set his sights on international cricket honours after being honoured at the country’s top school sport awards during a star-studded ceremony at Stamford Bridge. The 15-year-old batsman was commended in the male
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Welsh coach wants more of the same
Danny Wilson has challenged his London Welsh side to keep their foot on the gas as the Dragons look to maintain their hot streak in the Championship. Last weekend’s 28-17 defeat of Bedford saw Welsh extend their winning streak to three games after narrow
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Emma Kearney
Happy 18th Birthday Lots of love Mum, Dad & James xx
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Richmond move up to second
Richmond defeated Wessex 3-1 to go second in the National Volleyball League Division Two table after a pulsating clash at Kingston Arena. Richmond claimed a 25-21 25-20 21-25 25-9 victory in front of more than 100 fans, and now sit behind only Leeds
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Now you need identification to throw way your rubbish
Environmentally-friendly residents now need identification to throw their household rubbish away. People who live in Epsom will have to take along a driving licence, utility bill or council tax bill otherwise they will be sent away from the
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Ray Moody
(79) Many thanks to family & friends for presents and cards 1st Oct 2009
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Gary Matthews
The family of the late Gary Matthews wish to thank everybody for their support and donations.
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Gerry Wright
15/7/1939 - 01/10/2009. Gerry sadly passed away on the 1st of October 2009 after being ill for some months He will be greatly missed by all. Funeral 9/10/2009 at North East Surrey Crematorium at 3.30pm
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Woolnough Ronald
WOOLNOUGH RONALD of Strawberry Hill, Passed away peacefully on 26th September 2009 aged 82 years. Loving husband to Kay and much loved father of Graham and Jane. Ron will be sadly missed by his many family & friends. He has been laid to rest
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John Ellis
Passed away, aged 84. A good Friend for over 60 years. Gerald Holm
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Mr A.D. Crockford Aka “Bish”
1919-2009. After a long and debilitating illness, the death is annouced of Mr A.D.Crockford. A teacher at Brentford Boys School from 1948-1968. A Service will be held at Mortlake Crematorium on tuesday 13th October at 2pm. Any past members of
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Dr Laurence Barsey
Passed away peacefully on 25th September aged 81, at Weston Acres, Woodmansterne Lane, Banstead. Sutton and Wallington GP from 1960. Beloved husband of Nuala. Much missed father of Hilary, father-in-law to Colin and grandfather to Alexander,
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Colin Aubrey Smith
29/8/1935-24/9/2009 Passed away suddenly at home. Will be sadly missed by family and all his friends. Church Service to be held at St Augustines, Broadwater Road, SW17 followed by Cremation. No flowers, but donations to Great Ormond Street Childrens
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Finbar MacCarthy
Passed away peacefully on 5th October 2009. Leaving his two daughters Evangeline & Helena and Grandson Luciano. He was gentle, kind and wise. A man who loved history and loved to share his knowledge. Funeral 16th October, at Sacred Heart Church
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Sheridan C.B.E. Alice
Aged 84 of Chiswick died on 30th September 2009. Late Deputy Director Social Services Inspectorate, Dept of Health. Funeral Service at Mortlake Crematorium on Thursday 15th October 2009 at 1.00pm. Family Flowers only donations if desired to McMillan
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Helen Marion Marden
Passed away in hospital after a brave battle on Sunday 27th September aged 87 years. A much loved mother, grandmother and Great grandmother, she will be sadly missed. Funeral at Randalls Park Crematorium on 13th October at 2.45pm. Flowers or donations
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Wolthers, Myrna Irene
on 30th September, after a long illness, passed away peacefully in Kingston Hospital aged 75 years. Much loved wife of Hank, Mother of Hendrik and Marcus. Nanny to Kyle, Kira, Jack and Max. Funeral Service will take place at Kingston Crematorium
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Scottish out to end away day blues
London Scottish director of rugby Brett Taylor reckons a trip to Newcastle will be the perfect setting to end the club’s away day blues this weekend. The Exiles travel to fifth-placed Blaydon on Saturday knowing they are yet to taste victory on the road
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Maher Margaret
Sadly passed away on 26th September aged 79 years. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. The Funeral will take place on Friday 9th October, The Church of the Holy Name, Arbrook Lane Esher at 11am. All flowers welcome. Enquiries
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Miss Daphne Marie Padden
In Memorium Miss Daphne Marie Padden Who passed away on 21st September 2009 aged 82. Donations if desired to The Artists General Benevolent Institute. Funeral service at Randalls Park Crematorium, Leatherhead, Surrey on 12th October 2009 at 11am
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Rose Mary Watson
In Loving Memory of Rose Mary Watson Who sadly passed away On 30th September, 2009 aged 89 years. Much loved wife of Colin, Loving Mother to Larraine, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Auntie and Friend. Funeral to be held on Friday 16th
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Theresia Barbara Swan
Passed away peacefully on 26th September 2009. We will all miss her deeply. Funeral to take place at 3.30pm on 12th October, Randalls Park Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations to WWF or RNLI
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Reginald Loffhagen
Passed away peacefully in hospital on 30th September. Much loved by family and friends. An old Bentallian and keen bowler. Funeral at Kingston Crematorium, 12th October at 11:00am. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Princess
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Teen masters Japanese using manga
A love of manga cartoons led one Battersea teenager to learn Japanese all by himself - and bag an A* in this year’s GCSEs. Kevin Holmes-Attivor began learning snippets of the language so that he could watch his favourite cartoons without subtitles
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Baily Lucy
Died on 3rd October 2009, aged 54. Desperately missed by her husband Guy, sons Alexander, Duncan and Luke, her parents, family and many friends. Funeral Service will take place on Tuesday 13th October 2009 at St Mary Magdalen’s R.C. Church,
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Jayne Sheriff
Sadly passed away on 27th September 2009 Husband of Mr Sheriff Mother of Damian Sheriff
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Christine Woodman
Passed away peacefully on 23/09/2009. Dearly loved and sadly missed by her family, friends and the community. The funeral will be held at Hanworth Crematorium, Hounslow Road TW13 5JH on Tuesday 6th October at 12 o’clock and afterwards at Hampton
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Marjorie Violet Bradish
To anyone having any business with Marjorie Violet Bradish who passed away peacefully on 29 / 09 / 09 contact 01372 466185 by 22 / 10 / 09 otherwise too late to apply
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Jennifer Dean
In loving memory of Jennifer Dean who passed away in the Royal Marsden Hospital after a courageous four year battle with cancer on the 1st of June 2009. A loving and much loved wife of David, mother of Matthew and Stuart and Grandmother to
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Joan Margaret Luff
In Loving Memory of JOAN MARGARET LUFF 7th October 2006. Always in our thoughts with all our love from Husband Ron, Sons Graham, Andrew, David, Daughters-in-law Alison & Lena, Grandchildren Owen, Jessica & Alexander
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Teddington youth rugby players excel
Teddington youth rugby players were out in force last weekend, with teams at the Windsor Festival, Chobham Festival and Cobham Festival. All of the Teddington sides gave a good account of themselves, with the U11s being crowned overall victors at
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Raymond R Trafford
In loving memory of Raymond R Trafford Passed on 11.10.08 much loved and missed by all your wife Jackie and Family
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Raymond. R. Trafford
In loving memory of our dad RAYMOND.R.TRAFFORD Forever in our hearts and thoughts Greatly missed by us all. We love you so much dad All our love Shani, Lindsey, and family xxxxx
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Edward (Eddie) Roberts
TRYING TO LOCATE Edward (EDDIE) Roberts Who grew up in Epsom, (Digdens Rise 1970’s) www.johncrook28@aol.com
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Dillon Piper
Went to sleep on Friday 2nd October. Much Loved Dad
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Williams, Doris
Died 15th October 1998. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane. I would walk right up to heaven and bring you back again. Love Harry, the family and grandchildren.
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Jason Phillip Martin Squire
4/10/1969 Thinking of you on your birthday and always
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Croydon school children rewarded for achievements
More than 100 secondary school students were presented with Jack Petchey achievement awards last month. The winners, aged between 11 and 25, received medallions and £200 cheques for their schools. They were nominated by their friends
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Cops launch task force to investigate false burglary claims
Croydon police have set up a special task force to investigate people they believe are lying about being burgled, following a sharp increase in false claims over the summer. The number of burglaries committed since April rose by 29 per cent
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Frances Elizabeth Bull
01/02/1916 to 09/10/2006 Always in our thoughts Miss you so much Your ever loving Family x
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Michael
HAPPY 18th MICHAEL Love Mum, Dad and William. Have Fun XXX 07/10/2009
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Baby corpse dragged out of shallow grave
The corpse of a recently buried baby was dug up and dragged out of a Morden grave covered in just 18 inches of soil. Wild animals clawed through the temporarily sealed burial spot and coffin of a five-month-old baby before dragging it more
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Bookham next for Moles after Wembley triumph
Molesey secured their first league win of the season at the ninth attempt with a well-deserved 3-2 victory over fellow strugglers Wembley. A blistering start saw the Moles go 3 up inside the opening 17 minutes, and a rampant first half display could
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Town triumph in cup thriller
Within three days of their first visit of the season to Dorking’s Meadowbank, Chertsey Town returned for more cup football. This time the opponents were Bookham and the League Cup, the competition. Although the scenario may have been different, pretty
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St. Claire
Ask St Claire for three favours, one business, two impossible. Say 9 Hail Mary’s for nine days with a lighted candle. Publish on ninth day. May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, adored, glorified and loved today and everyday throughout
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Running out of his Skin
The fifth birthday Bushy Park 5km park run was so popular that the computers couldn’t cope. More than 900 runners took part, but many had to wait until Wednesday to hear their official finishing positions. The sheer number of runners who turned out
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Whitby’s win
Tooting policeman Ben Whitby was a comfortable winner of the South of England 10km road running title at Crystal Palace on Sunday. He clocked 31:37 to beat Serpentine’s Nick Torry (32:04). Belgrave’s John Kimaiyo (34:37) and Malachi Byansi (35:57) were
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Moreau of the same from Ben
Ben Moreau gave a classy performance in winning the Geoff Moulden road race at Wimbledon Park on Sunday. Fresh from helping Aldershot, Farnham & District win the South of England six-stage road relay title last week, Moreau shared the pace-making on
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Snowden storms to cross country win
English schools intermediate girls’ 800m champion Katie Snowden clocked the fastest lap of the day in anchoring Herne Hill to the team title in the Bruce Judd Surrey women’s U17 cross country relay championship at Stoke Park, Guildford, on Saturday.
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Richmond homework pays off
Richmond director of rugby Geoff Richards has revealed extra homework for his players was behind his side’s return to form at Henley on Saturday. The Athletic Ground chief had players watching videos of their performance against Rosslyn Park over the
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Malory Eagles come back strongly
Malory Eagles reserves ran out 24-17 25-19 25-14 winners over National Volleyball League opponents Stowmarket in the first round of the National KO Cup at Ernest Bevin College. The first set saw coach John Lowney opt for experience with a starting
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Tamsin facing tough decision
Trust doctor Tamsin Lewis from Barnes is facing a tough choice between her career and her dream of representing Britain at the London 2012 Olympics. Lewis, a specialty registrar in psychiatry, won a gold medal in the women’s 30-34 age category at
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Friendly win for Twickenham
Twickenham claimed a 34-13 victory over Wimbledon last weekend in a friendly arranged as a tune-up ahead of this Saturday’s clash with unbeaten London South Africa. Tries from Seb Johansson (two), Charlie l’Anson (two), Michael Buck and Mark Brant,
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A volley good show at Richmond
Richmond Volleyball is organising training days for young players across four boroughs. The sessions, which are for girls and boys, will take place at Chessington Community College, Epson & Ewell High School, Coombe Girls’ School, London Oratory School
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Sent off Grove up before RFU
Barnes player Matt Grove faces and RFU disiplinary panel at Monday over his sending off in the National Two match at Henley Hawkes on September 19. Grove was dismissed for striking. His case at the London Bloomsbury Holiday Inn hotel will be heard
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Boxer's killer boasted to friends about murder plot
The killer of John 'King' Abbey boasted to friends how he was going to harm the boxer. Friends of Charles Acquaah revealed how, on a trip to Ghana, he bragged about planning to kill John ‘King’ Abbey months before the murder. King’s
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Relative describes scandal of forgotten soldiers as 'disgrace'
A relative of one of our forgotten soldiers said it is “disgraceful” their service in the First World War has not been recognised. George Lammie’s great-nephew Bill Harris, 56, was astonished to learn his grandmother’s brother had ended his
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Banksy painting sprayed over by envious graffiti artists
The world’s most famous street artist’s contribution to make Sutton a more colourful place has been ruined by louts. Despite a rousing show of support from Sutton residents, Banksy’s critique on IKEA in the Beddington Farm Road industrial estate
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New Malden firefighter bids farewell after 30 years
A retired firefighter who dedicated 30 years to the job said the service is “unrecognisable” to when he first joined. Neil Sinclair, 51, completed his last day as watch manager at Kingston fire station last Tuesday, and spent some time reflecting
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Green light for Hammersmith industrial estate redevelopment
A controvercial planning application has been approved by the council to give the green light to redevelopment of the Goldhawk Road industrial estate. At a planning committee meeting on September 23, councillors debated the strongly contested
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England captain stuns Ewell school children with surprise visit
Gobsmacked youngsters at Wallace Fields Junior School could not believe their eyes when they saw the school’s latest visitor. England football captain John Terry took time out from his busy training schedule to spend an afternoon at the Ewell
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Brentford out to match striker Cort's efforts
Brentford’s back-four have acknowledged strikers Carl Cort and Charlie MacDonald could be forgiven for being frustrated after seeing their efforts go to waste at the weekend. Former Newcastle United front man Cort delivered his best performance
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Angry Kingston allotment holders lose fight against 12 per cent price hike
Angry allotment holders in Kingston have lost their fight to stop their rental charges being increased by 12 per cent, after Kingston Council’s executive committee gave the plans the nod on September 29. More than 100 residents made use
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Champion jockey in action at Kempton
Kempton Park hosts an all-weather flat racing meeting tonight (first race 5.30pm). There are plenty of top jockeys in action including Classic winner Ted Durcan, champion flat jockey Ryan Moore, former champion jockeys Jamie Spencer and Seb Sanders
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Wandsworth autism school wins European prize
A Wandsworth-run school in Kent which caters for children with severe autism has won a Europe-wide award. Bradstow School competed with some of Europe’s most successful businesses to win a European Excellence Award. It came first place
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Petition calls for weekly clean up of Surbiton recycling site
A petition calling for the Raeburn Road recycling site to be cleaned up every weekend was submitted to Kingston Council on Wednesday evening. Councillor Ian George presented the petition to Surbiton neighbourhood committee on behalf of residents
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Kingston Citizens Advice Bureau helps clients claim £1.2m
Clients who visited Kingston Citizens Advice Bureau (KCab) were helped to secure £1.2m in funding in total last year, the advice charity has said. Pippa Mackie, chief executive of the charity, which started out as an emergency service in wartime
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Epsom and St Helier health trust prepares swine flu second wave
A health trust has appointed two directors to prepare for a possible winter outbreak of swine flu. Epsom and St Helier Trust chose Philippa Fieldhouse, deputy director of operations and Julie Sobrattee, deputy director of nursing, to be in
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Sumatra quake: Aid worker speaks of devastation
A charity worker has spoken of the devastation she has witnessed in earthquake-ravaged Sumatra. Becky Maynard, from Chiswick, who works for disaster relief charity Shelterbox, arrived near the epicentre on Monday and is delivering urgent aid
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Bus shelter art to cheer up commuters
Ten bus shelters along the Number 37 route have become exhibition spaces for local artists. The Diversion project, which runs for the first two weeks in October, showcases work created by the local branch of Action Space. The organisation
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Sunray Estate builder honoured in road naming
A late builder and inventor, known locally for his hand in building the Sunray Estate, has been handed the great of honour of having a road named after him. Councillors at Wednesday’s Surbiton neighbourhood committee had a choice of three names
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Guru invites Elmbridge businesswomen to event
Budding female entrepreneurs are invited to boost their business skills by learning from a top sales guru. Amanda Fisackerly, who is a sales and marketing consultant by trade and chairman of Elmbridge Women in Business, will host the Elmbridge
