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Thames Traffic Tragedy
By community correspondent Georgia Dawson. The village of Thames Ditton is supposedly a peaceful, perfect suburb. However, this quaint little paradise is plagued by a near uncontrollable menace. Parking. I don't mean that there isn't enough
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Aaron Norton has the X Factor
Forget a night on the sofa in front of the television watching X Factor, an evening at The Oak, listening to Kingston's man of the moment, Aaron Norton provides a real musical treat, writes Rachel Nicol. His audience were treated to the same high
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See Tooting & Mitcham's FA Cup team talk
The Surrey Comet was gripped by FA Cup fever last weekend, with three of our sides taking on Football League big guns in the first round. Unfortunately, there were no giant-killings to report, but still plenty of great memories for players and fans alike
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Mayor's office attacks Sutton Council over £122m housing money challenge
A political spat has broken out between Boris Johnson’s housing advisor and Sutton Council’s Liberal Democrat leaders. Richard Blakeway wrote to Sutton Housing Partnership to say Mr Johnson's plan to rescue £122m of withdrawn Government funding
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‘A haven in the English Countryside’
Lythe Hill Hotel and Spa is only about 35 miles from Surbiton and Kingston and it is a wonderful place to go and relax. One of their current promotions is the Spa Break, which is only £260 per night and includes the following: a full Amarna Spa
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Wine review: Chile
I am hearing more about the wines of Chile at the moment. Are they producing more wine? From almost nowhere, Chile has become the rising star of the wine world. As some other New World wine producers struggle to maintain their sales momentum
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Quins name young side to face Newcastle
harelquins have named a very young side to take on Newcastle Falcon in this weekend's must-win LV Cup clash at Kingston Park on Sunday. Second row George Robson skippers a side littered with academy players - including Chris York, Sam Smith and Ross
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Is the London Paper the Tip of the Iceberg?
By Community Correspondant Peter Lidbetter With the closure of London’s afternoon free evening paper, The London Paper due to the crippling losses it suffered in the past two years of over £29 million, will other local papers closer to home suffer a
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Wimbledon store holds party for sick children
Generous shoppers have helped give a magical Christmas to sick children by taking part in a department store’s fundraising party. The event at Elys department store in Wimbledon last Wednesday raised vital cash for Guildford’s Chase Children
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No food store below our flats, say Wandsworth tenants
Tenants of a block of flats in Southfields are seeking legal advice after a housing association said it was changing the use of the commercial unit below the flats, which could allow food shops and late night stores to move in. Residents
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Lambeth named authority of the year at schools awards
Lambeth Council has scooped the top award at a national awards ceremony for its efforts to build better schools. Lambeth was named as joint winner of authority of the year at the Building School's for the Future awards on November 12.
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Thornton Heath businessman beats recession dealing in vintage jukeboxes
Wurlitzer and Rock-ola will mean nothing to the iPod generation, but for one Thornton Heath businessman the retro jukeboxes are helping him to ride out the recession. Rob Edwards, 58, has been dealing in the music machines since the 1970s and
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Guns found dumped in River Thames
Trolleys, plastic bags, old shoes and the odd bicycle are common finds during river clean-up projects - but not guns and knives. The unexpected discovery of a bag containing two pistols and a knife was made by volunteers and members of Richmond
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Champions Sutton announce pre-season schedule
Champions Sutton will play three first XI pre-season friendlies ahead of the 2010 Surrey Championship season. They will visit Bickley Park on Saturday, April 17, host Surrey CCC on Saturday, April 24 and host Bromley on Saturday, May 1, all at 1pm. Second
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'High Tea'
By Community Correspondent Rosie Saxe- 8.30 am and I swing into the Literary Institute, past the tea bar and head straight to the hall for my daily dance class. 9.45 am and my class finishes so I shoot out of the hall and head off to my next
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Hodgson facing a familiar rival
Paul Hodgson makes his first England start against a familiar opponent in the Investec Challenge international against Argentina on Saturday. The London Irish scrum half lines up against clubmate Alfredo Lalanne at Twickenham as England set out to
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Bryan James Coughlan
1977-2006 Forever Young If tears could build a stairway And memories a lane I’d walk right up to heaven And bring you back again Missing you so much on your birthday 13 November Forever in our hearts Love Mam, Neil and Mart x
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Robert John Leslie
23-5-1928 - 17-11-2005 A daily thought A silent tear A constant wish that you were here I miss you so much All my love always Your loving wife Heather x
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Cecile Doreen Naya
In loving memory of Cecile Doreen Naya 16th November 2006 Three years have passed and your love is still strong. We treasure the fond memories we have and we know that you are always by our side. We love and miss you so very much. Lot of love
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Missing Cat
Missing Cat - South Croydon Unusual blue/grey short-haired female cat with a white patch on her throat and one on her belly near her hind legs. She has a collar with a purple, heart-shaped metal identification tag although this could have been lost
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Bedelsford becomes first Kingston school with own Scout troop
Bedelsford School became the first in the borough to have a Scout troop, after six pupils were invested in front of the whole school. The new troop is part of the 7th Malden Scout Group, and although the children have disabilities they are
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June Simmons
TO JUNE SIMMONS Wife, Mother and Nana Miss you lots Harry
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Dennis Collins (Dinny)
03.08.1931-12.11.1994 Such a long time since we were together. For happy times shared through the years. For the loyalty, Love, Laughter and Tears. For the special things I thank you. Time and space may separate us. But
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Our Beautiful Inge
November 18 2007 Loving and missing you every day, stay close to us. Yours Fay, Shal, Wayne & Rhys, Jay & Chloe and Pedja. XXXXXXX “Life is a little while our love for you forever” OUR ROCK ANGEL
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Iris Moore
Its with our deepest regret that our Mum suddenly passed away. Colleen and Ray Kingston Crematorium 3pm - 13th Nov Contact - Garners, Chessington
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Talk about a Drama for Pudsey!
By Ian Brown and Penny Fisher. Children right across the Croydon Borough are helping to raise money for 'Children in Need' at their Helen O'Grady classes this week and next by talking! Last year all branches of the Helen O'Grady Drama Academy
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Harry Paul
Happy 21st We are so proud and love you very much. Mum Dad Chloe and all your family always Aimee x x x x
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Ronnie & Tony
LOOK WHO’S 40 Ronnie & Tony on the 16.11.09 Happy Birthday love from all your family & friends xxx
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It's good for refs to talk
Referee Reuben Simon has called on the FA to open up lines of communication between managers and match questions, writes Richard Seuke. Simon, a Combined Counties League referee, would also like the media to be able to ask written questions in order
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Lyndsay-Hague misses dream Sevens trip
Harlequins academy winger Ollie Lyndsay-Hague has missed out on some winter sun after failing to make head coach Ben Ryan’s England Sevens squad for the opening IRB Sevens Series tournaments of the season. The 19-year-old - who has been in try scoring
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England skipper Spencer plays down the hype
England Women's captain Catherine Spencer insists tomorrow's clash with New Zealand at Esher (4pm) is just another fixture. England haven't played the world champions since the rugby world cup final in 2006, and haven't beaten the Black Ferns since
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Game review: Tower Bloxx - Xbox 360
This year has been fantastic for Xbox Live Arcade. After the ‘Summer Of Live’ promotion the quality of the games up for download has gone through the roof. There is no longer a stigma surrounding Xbox Live games, we no longer see them as cheap
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A Review of the Imber Court Fireworks Display – A lot of Hot Air?
By Community Correspondent Jack Claydon Standing on the muddy grass, wrapped up warm in my coat, scarf and gloves on a bitterly cold November evening holding a piping hot cup of coffee, we waited in eager anticipation for the Imber Court Fireworks
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Wandsworth and Wimbledon women organise sell out children's show for CHASE children's hospice charity.
A family festive fun event called The Winter Wonderland Children's show will take place on Sunday November 22 at Gibson Hall, in Bishopsgate London (EC2N 3BA) raising money for CHASE hospice care for children and Macmillan cancer support.
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Free golf lessons during December
Addington Court Golf Centre is holding free golf coaching taster sessions for juniors and women through December. Sessions will be held for juniors on Saturdays, December 5, 12 and 19 and for women on Wednesdays, December 2, 9 and 16 with refreshements
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Christmas Is Arriving
By Community Correspondent Rachel Bowen November has arrived, and with it a profusion of Christmas lights, shops filled with decorations and gift ideas, and TV adverts of falling snow and families gathered around glowing fireplaces in rooms brightened
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Disabled woman left to wait in the cold by two bus drivers
A disabled woman, who is an ex-bus driver, was left waiting in the cold as two bus drivers refused to let her on board. Sarah Lambert, 31, from Ewell Village, tried to get a 293 bus from the Green Man Pub stop in Ewell towards Morden, but two
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New faces will freshen us up, says Bees boss
Brentford boss Andy Scott is hoping at least one new face can give his squad a lift as they look to find a consistent run of winning form. The Griffin Park chief has confirmed he could bring one new player in on-loan before the weekend as he looks to
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Maureen Theresa Warrilow
Passed away peacefully in her sleep after a long battle with Cancer on the 5th November 2009, aged 73 years. Funeral to be held on 16th November at 2.30pm, at the North East Surrey Crematorium. Donations to St. Raphael’s Hospice via the Co-Operative
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Taylor Frederick William
Died on 18th October peacefully in Kingston Hospital aged 72 years. Much loved Uncle of Joseph and Joyce. Funeral at Kingston Crematorium on Friday 20th November 2009 at 2.20pm. Family Flowers only donations if desired to British Diebetic Association
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The Christmas card is still the best way to say Merry Christmas!
By Community Correspondent David Wimblett In 1843 Henry Cole published the very first Christmas card to wish his many friends a Merry Christmas and, according to a recent survey by TNS for the Royal Mail, a Christmas card is still the way
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Mr Bert Stredwick
Passed away peacefully on 7th November 2009 aged 78 at his home in Eastbourne after a long illness. Funeral to take place at Randells Park Crematorium Leatherhead on 18th November at 12.30pm. Flowers or donations to St Wilfreds Hospice, Eastbourne
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Betty Wright
Formerly of Station Avenue, West Ewell, passed away on 1st November aged 91. She will be much missed by all of her family. Funeral Service on Tuesday 17th November at 12.15pm at St. Clements Church, Kingston Road Ewell Flowers or donations to
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Brentford boss expects tough test from Millwall
Boss Andy Scott has warned his Brentford stars they will need to be on their game for 90 minutes in Saturday’s London derby with Millwall at Griffin Park. The Bees were left frustrated by an injury-time FA Cup first round equaliser at Gateshead on Saturday
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Rat-infested Indian restaurant in Hinchley Wood closed
An Indian restaurant in Hinchley Wood was closed recently, after council officers carrying out a scheduled hygiene inspection last month found a food preparation area was infested with rats. On Friday, October 30, Staines Magistrates’ Court
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Bargain hunters storm into Surbiton's new 99p store
Bargain hunters stormed through the doors of Surbiton’s new 99p store when it opened on the old Woolworths site on Thursday. Some wanted Christmas gifts, others just wanted to browse, but topping most people’s shopping list was a 17-piece tea
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Author recalls friends with Whole Lotta Love
A music fan has published a book about rubbing shoulders with rock legends from the 60s. David Williams, from Epsom, is the author of The First Time We Met The Blues, where he tells about his friendship with music icons such as Jimmy Page and
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Croydon Council plans to install snooper cameras in homes
Croydon Council is planning to use controversial anti-terror laws to place wireless spy cameras in people’s homes to stop antisocial behaviour. The new initiative is currently being trialed in the borough with stand-alone cameras that can be
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Sally Anne's mum reveals £50k bounty on killer chef
The murderer of teenage model Sally Anne Bowman has a £50,000 bounty on his head, her mother claims. Mark Dixie, who raped 18-year-old Sally Anne as she lay dead or dying is currently in Long Lartin prison, Worcestershire, serving a life sentence
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Dallaglio: Monye should be moved to the wing
Lawrence Dallaglio looks ahead to England's clash with Argentina at Twickenham tomorrow: International rugby is well and truly back on the agenda. It had been almost eight months since an England team took to the field at Twickenham and 80,000 expectant
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Controversial Raynes Park 'eco-park' put on hold
Plans to build a major industrial recycling facility that sparked outrage among Raynes Park residents have been put on hold. Fears house prices would drop and traffic in the area be brought to a standstill if the proposed facility were approved
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First Surrey at-risk patients get swine flu vaccinations
The first swine flu vaccination clinics have been taking place in Surrey, with people at most risk from the virus being the first to get the jab. GP practices across the county have been writing to people in the four priority groups to invite
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'Cops should face criminal charges following Tooting man's assault'
The family of a terror suspect from Tooting have said police officers found guilty of “gross brutality” when they arrested him should face criminal charges. Last week, one of the officers involved in the assault on Babar Ahmad, 34, was finally
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Gang rapes rise in Lambeth
Lambeth has been highlighted as a centre for rising numbers of gang rapes. The borough was one of six highlighted by senior Met officers with the highest number of group sex attacks, with many involving teenage perpetrators who are also involved
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Fresh food gives Emiline long life
Fresh home cooking is the secret to long life, claimed a woman who celebrated her 100th birthday. Emiline Lewis, 100, was joined by her daughters Cynthia Mercurius and Norma Hunt and her son Henry Lewis in her Thornton Heath home on Friday
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Ceiling collapse leaves Epsom mum facing financial ruin
A distraught widow faces financial ruin after the ceiling of her home collapsed without warning, wrecking her lounge and damaging her furniture. At first her insurance company rejected the claim without even sending an inspector to check the
