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Brentford hit five to dispatch Gateshead
Double strikes from Myles Weston and Charlie MacDonald helped Brentford dispatch Blue Square Premier strugglers Gateshead 5-2 in the FA Cup on Tuesday night. Striker Ben Strevens' first goal for the club on 42 minutes kick started the rout
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FA Cup - Brentford v Gateshead: Half-time 2-0
Brentford strikers Ben Strevens and Charlie MacDonald struck in the closing minutes of the first-half to give the Bees a 2-0 half-time lead over Blue Square Premier Gateshead in Tuesday's FA Cup first round replay. Strevens lashed home his
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The Jack Petchy Award Scheme
Earlier on this year, a group of 200 young scouters from all over the surrey area went to a jack petchy award scheme evening. It was a brilliant night with lots of entertainment and the celebrating of young people was brilliant to see. On the 22nd of
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Keeper celebrates landmark with cup win
Jason Pugh celebrated his 100th game for Molesey Community Church FC by being made captain and then pulling off a string of superb saves last Saturday. Pugh, 40, denied a strong comeback by Peniel Church Essex in the National Christian Veterans Cup
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Reeds Weybridge battle to victory
Reeds Weybridge were made to work hard for their 22-10 victory over Raynes Park in Surrey Four on Saturday. Playing down the hill and with the wind behind them, Reeds had plenty of possession in the first half and scored two tries. First, Andy Bellis
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Song and dance in Kingston to support the Shooting Star Hospice
Festive song, dance and Santa will be on offer at a Christmas extravaganza to raise money for the Shooting Stars Children’s Hospice next month. The event at the Richard Mayo Centre, Eden Street, Kingston, will be opened by Edward Davey MP at
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Missing woman found in Germany
A missing Mitcham woman was discovered in Germany this week after sparking a police search. Janine Peters disappeared from south London on Friday afternoon. Today she reported, safe and well, to a police station in Germany. On Monday
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Epsom boys make it three in a row
The Epsom College boys’ senior basketball team made it three wins out of three in the Surrey County Basketball League this season in a hard fought match against Glenthorne School from Sutton. Excellent defence in the first half restricted Glenthorne
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Seven up for in-form Scottish
London Scottish director of rugby Brett Taylor has warned National Division One rivals Esher his side are yet to find their best form this season. The Exiles pegged back the Molesey Road outfit’s advantage at the top of the table to four points with
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Simply Red announce Epsom date
Simply Red will be playing at Epsom Downs Racecourse as part of its Epsom Live series on Thursday, July 1, next year. Lead singer Mick Hucknell said: “Performing at outdoor venues this year has whet our appetite for more of the same. “It is such
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Sutton rearrange community day
Sutton United have rearranged their community family fun day, organised with the Metropolitan Police, for the home game against Wealdstone on Saturday, November 28. The event had originally been scheduled for last Saturday but, along with United’s home
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Jamie Archer backs pal Olly Murs to win X Factor
Jamie “Afro” Archer has backed Olly Murs to win X Factor, and blamed poor song choice and his rock style for being booted-off the hit talent show. More than 14m watched as the 34-year-old rocker from Putney was voted off in Sunday’s TV showdown
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Rahman ends Tara's Music Week
Highly regarded jazz pianist Zoe Rahman is to perform at Tara Studio this Saturday as part of their music week. The 1999 winner of the Perrier young jazz musician of the year was also nominated for a Mercury Music Prize in 2006 for her second album
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KDC Theatre turns 70
In 1939, a group of Kensington residents decided to put on a pantomime for the community but little did they know their little company would go on to survive another 70 years and grow to more than 1,000 members. Starting this week, KDC Theatre celebrates
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Students putting on A Chorus Line
A group of students in their final year of a musical theatre degree will be looking to impress industry agents at Battersea Arts Centre next week. Award-winning musical A Chorus Line is being performed by students of the Mountivew Academy of Theatre
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Manchester a happy hunting ground as Surbiton go top
Brooklands Manchester University 0 Surbiton 4 With leaders on goals difference Reading drawing 2-2 at Bowdon on Sunday, Surbiton’s 4-0 win just six miles away against Brooklands MU later the same day put them two points clear at the top of the England
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Trams' Gill happy defeat Vase defeat
Dickson Gill was not disheartened on Saturday after his Croydon side were dumped out of the FA Vase 2-0 by Chertsey Town. Former Trams player John Pomroy scored both goals in the second half but Gill was pleased with the display after four players
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Speroni: Palace are not a two-man team
Julian Speroni has rubbished claims Crystal Palace are a two-man team and says the whole squad deserve praise for their current run. The Eagles have lost just once in 10 games, a run that has seen the goalkeeping heroics of Speroni and the
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Wilson: Welsh home displays unacceptable
Danny Wilson has laid into his misfiring London Welsh squad by warning them his patience is wearing thin. Wilson looked on in horror as the Exiles produced an abject display in last weekend's 26-12 home defeat to Plymouth Albion. And with the Dragons
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Warlingham grind out a great victory
Warlingham moved above their hosts into third place in London Two South East after an 8-7 win at Lewes on Saturday, writes Pete Upton. Despite having the wintery gales in their favour in the first half, Warlingham were unable to capitalise
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Rams' chairman stands down
Croydon Athletic chairman and director Dean Fisher has stepped down from his roles at the club. Fisher has been chairman since the death of Keith Tuckey in 2006 and helped to bring new owners to the club in the form of Roy Price and Mazhar Majeed.
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Foley get their second wind
A tumultuous 12 months came to an end for Foley Boxing Club on Saturday night, with their annual dinner show coinciding with the announcement that the club had finally found a new permanent home. This time last year, the club were on the ropes after
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Striders shine in cross country league
Striders of Croydon produced some outstanding performances at the Surrey Cross-Country League Division Two matches at Dorking on Saturday, writes Alan Dolton. Striders’ men extended their lead at the top of Division Two with their second successive
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Millers survive comeback to keep lead intact
Sanderstead faced their toughest test yet in South League Division Two on Saturday but still came through to win 7-3 against Woking IIIs. Winger Alex Vernon contributed a hat-trick as the Millers saw off a Woking comeback to maintain their six-point
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Environmental Network offers chance to share ideas
A network, offering organisations working separately to tackle climate change and to cut carbon emissions a chance to cooperate and share experiences with other groups, launches this week. The London Low Carbon Communities Network, which is
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Brentford must play to Bostock's strengths
Bees boss Andy Scott has admitted his side may have to adapt their style to make sure they get teenage loan star John Bostock on the ball as much as possible. The 17-year-old arrived at Griffin Park from Tottenham Hotspurs late last week and bagged
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Searle considering Olympic comeback insists Molesey captain
Molesey Boat Club’s former Olympic coxed pairs champion Greg Searle is seriously considering coming out of retirement to compete at the London 2012 Olympics, according to club captain Andrew Triggs-Hodge. The 37-year-old former Hampton School student
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Woman hit by double decker bus in Tulse Hill
A young woman has been rushed to hospital in a serious condition after she was hit by a double decker bus in Tulse Hill this morning. A witness described how the 23-year-old lay under the bus screaming after the incident shortly before 9.45am
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Searle pondering Olympic comeback insists Molesey skipper
Molesey Boat Club’s former Olympic coxed pairs champion Greg Searle is seriously considering coming out of retirement to compete at the London 2012 Olympics, according to club captain Andrew Triggs-Hodge. The 37-year-old former Hampton School student
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Streatham youngster promotes Mend programme in Parliament
A Streatham nine-year-old visited parliament to talk about the positive effect the Mend programme has had on her life. Esther Memeh, spoke to Health Minister Gillian Merron MP and 26 MPs at a special reception on Wednesday, November 4.
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Merton councillors try their hands at volunteering
Councillors across Merton attempted to lead by example, taking part in the UK’s largest annual volunteering event. Councillor Henry Nelless, Councillor Maurice Groves and the mayor of Merton, Councillor Nick Draper, met other volunteers at
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Pupils walk the plank at Thames Ditton Infants School
Pupils and teachers at Thames Ditton Infants School turned up to maths lessons dressed as pirates on Thursday, November 12, and Friday, November 13. Children from all year groups took part in pirate-themed activities during the day, designed
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Wicker Man star Edward Woodward dies
Croydon-born star of stage and screen Edward Woodward has died in hospital aged 79, after suffering from a string of illnesses. The versatile actor was best known for his role as a religious police detective in 1973 horror film The Wicker Man
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Ewell benefits fraudster ordered to pay back £18k
A mother who defrauded the benefits system has been ordered to pay back thousands of pounds. Emma Lee, 34, of Curtis Road, Ewell, claimed £18,634.02 in housing benefit, council tax benefit and income support, which she was not entitled to,
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Redskins are London's top dogs
Streatham Redskins made it three home wins in a row in the English National League by beating Haringey Greyhounds 4-2 on Sunday, writes David Carr. Redskins went ahead after five minutes with a powerplay goal when youngster Louis Lockwood skated
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Schmid full of belief in Esher pacesetters
Mike Schmid believes Esher are starting to show the character that can lift them into the Championship next season. The National One pacesetters notched up a 10th victory in 11 outings with a nailbiting 10-6 triumph at Launceston last weekend. Wing
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Absentees costly for Herne Hill
A depleted cross country squad left Herne Hill Harriers trailing in second place behind Surrey Cross Country League rivals Thames Hare and Hounds in Coulsdon on Saturday, writes Sarwar Khan. With five out of 10 scoring team members missing for the race
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Kingston crash to defeat
Kingston crashed to a 17-5 home defeat to Old Alleynians on Saturday. Kingston played up the slope first half, but some weak defending cost Kingston two tries in the first half. Some pressure in the corner eventually paid dividends for Kingston, and
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Bashed footballer receives award for determination to play
Footballer Robbie Hughes has been recognised for his brave determination in risking his life to play the sport he loves. Former Sutton United and Croydon Athletic Robbie Hughes suffered a brain injury when his head was brutally stamped in the
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Clean sweep for Richmond IBC
Richmond IBC won the 18 points on offer from their 18-point win over Wey Valley IBC in the Surrey League. Fred Hamilton, Mike Rigby, Peter Hickman and Mike Hickman won their rink 27-21. On Sunday, Richmond drew 3-3 with the London Irish Bowling
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Smith questions keeper King's desire
Billy Smith has warned keeper Dave King that he is on borrowed time at Imperial Fields after Tooting & Mitcham missed the chance to move back into the Ryman Premier play-off pack on Monday night. A 2-0 home defeat to Horsham, the Terrors
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AFC Surrey's second-half blitz
AFC Surrey, who play at St George’s Playing Fields in Ham, came from a goal behind at half-time to beat Wimbledon Athletic 5-1 in the second round of the Surrey County Lower Junior Cup. Steve Barilli scored a hat-trick with Joe Bartram getting the other
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Vickerman throws down gauntlet to Oxford
The captain of Cambridge University, Dan Vickerman, will go to Oxford University's Iffley Road ground tomorrow (Wednesday) to officially challenge Oxford to meet Cambridge at Twickenham on December 10 (ko 2.00pm) to decide the 128th Nomura Varsity Match
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West Middlesex Sunday Football League
West Middlesex Sunday Football League results for Sunday, November 15: FA Carlsberg Sunday Cup: Bedfont Sunday 4 Westoning 2. Middlesex County FA Sunday Junior Cup: BAA Heathrow Sunday 1 Sunbury Town 2. Middlesex County FA Sunday Veterans Cup
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Strettle injury fear leads to Sackey call-up
Fears over the fitness of Harlequins star David Strettle has led to team manager Martin Johnson calling Paul Sackey into his England squad. Strettle has not fully recovered from a rib injury sustained in the LV Cup a week ago and is being assessed
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Kingston University will not pay back more for non-completions
Kingston University breathed a sigh of relief last week, when it was confirmed it will not lose any more grant for under-reporting non-completing students. The university’s 2007-08 grant was originally reduced by about £545,000, but the vice-chancellor
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Pig racing planned for Hurst Park Christmas fayre
A traditional Christmas fayre with pig racing, tombola and crafts is being held at Hurst Park Primary School on Saturday, December 5. The West Molesey school’s choir will also perform at the fayre to put visitors in the festive spirit as they
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Merton Council spends £6,000 to move sign hidden for nine months
It was supposed to be the centrepiece of Mitcham’s transformed market square. But instead a public information sign - emblazoned with the slogan Mitcham Means Business - has been hidden behind a market stall for nine months. Taxpayers will
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Parents wanting to adopt siblings asked to call Sutton Council
Anyone who wants to adopt siblings is being urged to contact Sutton Council. As part of National Adoption Week the council wants to hear from people interested in adopting groups of siblings. In Sutton alone there are more than 150 children
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Failure will inspire Triggs-Hodge to Olympic glory
Molesey Boat Club captain Andy Triggs-Hodge reckons not being an Olympic champion will be the motivating factor over the next three years after labelling last season a failure. The 30-year-old Beijing coxless four gold medalist rowed with Peter Reed
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Brentford heading in right direction, says ex-Bee Framps
Former Brentford defender Andy Frampton believes ex-boss Martin Allen’s impromptu dip in a river days after taking charge at Griffin Park was the spark for an extremely exciting spell at the club. The former Cheltenham Town manager took charge
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Croydon murderer must stay in prison until 2015
A murderer who slaughtered his girlfriend in their Thornton Heath home almost a decade ago will remain in prison until at least 2015, a review judge has ruled. Cornell Dyce killed his 25-year-old lover Carolyn Francis in the house they shared
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Lifetime achievement award for St George's trust chairwoman
Naaz Coker, chairwoman of St George’s Hospital Trust, won the Lifetime Achievement Award at a ceremony recognising the contribution of Asian people to UK society and business. Lloyds TSB Jewel Awards, now in their seventh year, recognised Ms
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Harry Potter actress visits Streatham care home
One of fiction's most famous professors dropped in at a Streatham care home to award some special students. Miriam Margoyles, who plays Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter films, visited the British Home in Crown Dale on Thursday, November
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International opera star to sing in East Molesey
International opera singer Kathryn Harries will perform at the East Molesey Methodist Church in Manor Road, on Saturday, November 28, to raise money for a charity dedicated to fighting breast cancer. The concert was arranged after Kathryn
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Burglar hits 87-year-old woman after being caught red-handed
A burglar attacked an 87-year-old woman after being caught red-handed at her property. The pensioner was watching television at home in Picquets Way, Banstead, when she found the burglar rummaging through her house sometime between 6.30pm and
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60 tonne food mountain composted
More than 60 tonnes of food waste has been collected from Merton homes in just four weeks thanks to a new environmental scheme which has surpassed all expectations. Residents in 10,000 homes have been putting their kitchen leftovers in special
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Brave Croydon mum becomes face of cancer charity
A brave mother’s battle against cancer has led to national fame, after she was chosen for a poster campaign by charity Cancer Research UK. Dawn Morgan was holding baby son Zane in her arms when doctors told her she had cancer six years ago
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Epsom man sentenced for part in cigarette smuggling gang
A man has received a suspended jail sentence for his part in a gang caught smuggling 1.4million counterfeit cigarettes into the UK. Gary Russell Tuhill, 50, of Long Walk, Epsom, acted as a driver for the gang, a court heard. Two consignments
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'Heroes forgotten for lack of space' claims rejected
Claims a lack of space on a war memorial was the reason for failing to remember fallen soldiers’ sacrifices were rejected this week. Relatives of soldiers have reacted angrily to Sutton Councillor Graham Tope’s claims it was “an issue of space
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NHS launches 'sex text' initiative to curb teen pregnancy
Teenagers are being encouraged to text NHS Wandsworth for sex advice in a desperate bid to stop the rise in young mums. Teenage pregnancy rates in Wandsworth are higher than the London average and a health committee report said 2010 targets
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'London should adopt Wandsworth's dog chipping scheme'
Borough’s across London should adopt Wandsworth’s answer to the growing problem of dogs being used as aggressive weapon, Wandsworth Council leader Councillor Edward Lister says. Last week he joined Kit Malthouse, London’s deputy mayor for policing
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Croydon pupils' design skills displayed in national magazines
Pupils from a Croydon secondary school have made a splash in the magazine world, after wowing their work experience hosts with their designs. The six Harris Academy students picked up the tricks of the design trade straight away during the
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So Solid rappers perform at West Norwood school
Two rappers with a number one single under their belts performed for pupils at a West Norwood school as part of a peace celebration. The Twin MCs, formerly part of garage sensation So Solid Crew, sang and spoke to pupils of St Luke's Church
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Consultation promised on closing Victoria Park gates at night
The fight to shut Victoria Park’s gates at night rumbles on, with Kingston Council now pledging a thorough consultation into the issue by February. The announcement followed the submission of a 250-signature petition in October, which requested
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Kingston Council set to close doctor's practice
Kingston Council is set to close a private doctor’s surgery operating in a north Kingston house, which continued to run despite being refused planning permission. Residents near 53 Dysart Avenue, Kingston, first complained about the ground
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Olympic hopeful signs Streatham ice rink petition
A petition to keep Streatham Ice Arena open hit 1,500 signatures this week - with the milestone signature coming from an Olympic hopeful. Philip Poole, who is a member of the GB Olympic ice skating squad and trains at the rink, has put his
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Anita Dobson New Wimbledon Theatre's latest panto star
Former Eastender Anita Dobson has been announced as the final celebrity panto star taking to the stage at the New Wimbledon Theatre this Christmas. The actress best known as the tempestuous landlady of the Queen Vic will share the roll of Aladdin
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Flooding plans 'good start but not enough' for Walton
Environment Agency (EA) plans to ease the risk of flooding around the lower Thames do not go far enough, according to Surrey County Council. Responding to the consultation on Thursday, Councillor Lynn Hack, cabinet member for the environment
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Epsom Derby dropped from sport's 'Crown Jewels'
The Derby has been left at the starting gates in the race for sporting prestige. It is to be dropped from the list of special events which must be screened on terrestrial TV free to viewers. Sport's 'Crown Jewels' - events with 'a special
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Croydon College student celebrates fall of Berlin Wall
Croydon College student Shamul Gohel may not remember the fall of the Berlin Wall in November 1989, but the date will always be etched on his mind thanks to a special trip to Brussels last week. The 20-year-old, who was born in the same
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Family of murdered grandmother disappointed at killer's sentence
Maureen Cosgrove’s family have described the 12-year sentence for their mother’s killer as “too lenient”. During sentencing, Judge Jeremy Roberts QC, said he passed the “unusually low” sentence, because it was clear Mr Maben was “generally
