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A Proud Day for Christ's School
By Community Correspondent Jamila Prowse Christ’s School’s annual award ceremony in which students receive acknowledgement for their successes during the school year took place on Wednesday 25th November. However, this year was extra special as 21
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Ocean Colour Scene boys at the Halfmoon
Ocean Colour Scene's ninth studio album may not be out until February but fans desperate to hear the new material need not wait that long. Frontman Simon Fowler and drummer Oscar Harrison will be giving a sneak preview of tracks from Saturday in an
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Designs for life at Orleans House Gallery
Work by William Hogarth is displayed side by side with local artists in an ambitious exhibition of contrasts at Twickenham’s Orleans House Gallery, writes Claire Fox. By Design brings together works by more than 80 designers, artists and craftsmen in
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Sun shines in Tadworth on stylish Santa's new ride
Santa made an upmarket entrance to the Tadworth Primary School Christmas fair last Saturday in a white Bentley convertible. Every year Father Christmas leaves his sleigh behind and chooses a different form of transport to get to the school
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Water leak repair will cause traffic delays in Surbiton tonight
Traffic delays are expected in Surbiton while contractors carry out emergency repair work on a water leak. Kingston Council was notified of the leak at 12.30pm today and Surbiton Hill Road will be reduced to a single alternative traffic flow while the
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Banstead's Warren Mead school pupils get excellent report
Pupils from a junior school have been recognised as outstanding by the Government’s education watchdog. Ofsted inspectors visited Warren Mead Junior School, in Banstead, where they spent four days going to lessons, holding meetings with governors
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Sutton social workers visit House of Lords
A Sutton social worker visited the House of Lords last week as part of an initiative to attract new recruits to the profession. Lucy Titheridge was chosen, along with 30 others, to meet parliamentarians and pass on social work experiences from
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Leeds will give Bees tough test
Andy Scott may have done his homework, but he still admits it is going to be a tough ask for Brentford to get a result when high-flying Leeds United come to town on Saturday. The Bees boss was a face in the crowd at Elland Road on Tuesday night as he
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Young Epsom chef beats competition to reach cook off finals
Young chef Faye Hardy has a magic way with ingredients. She beat off all opposition both at her own Blenheim High School and two other schools to win through to the regional final of the Future Chef competition. Faye, 13, will be taking
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A Road to the Past
By Community Correspondent: Matthew Born Last week boys in Tiffin School in Year 11 took part in the annual history trip to the Belgian City of Ypres, a trip shared by many other schools across the country. The weather was dire - cold, windy
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Tulse Hill taxi driver declared 'hero' after accident
A Tulse Hill taxi driver has been declared "a hero" after he came to the rescue of a disabled woman who had an accident. Abudnoor Lutwama, 43, of Palace Road, saved the woman who had fallen from her wheelchair and trapped her leg after he went
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Croydon Council HQ 'a danger to staff and residents'
Croydon Council’s headquarters has become a danger to staff and passers-by and needs “gutting”, senior council staff have said. The 40-year-old Taberner House building costs more than £1m each year in repairs and refurbishments to keep it safe
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Were you a millennium baby?
The register office is trying to trace 10 “millennium babies” who were born on the first day of this century at St George’s Hospital. The babies and their parents attended a Champagne reception with councillors 10 years ago to celebrate the
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Pensioner named BBC 'unsung hero' for work at Lido
An 86-year-old champion of Tooting Bec Lido has been named as the BBC London Sports Unsung Hero for 2009. Doreen Fitch dedicated herself to the open-air pool on Tooting Bec Common since 1943, when she married her Lido enthusiast husband Bob
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Continued anger at Streatham Leisure Centre closure
Angry residents have said Lambeth Council should be “ashamed” at the closure of Streatham leisure centre - and are begging the council to do everything it can to reopen the facility. Their pleas come as Streatham residents learn they will not
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Residents force rethink on Cambridge Road estate sports club
Angry residents have forced the council to review plans to let a private security firm run a sports club on the Cambridge Road estate, after complaints they were told nothing about the proposals or the company. The underground garage site
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Coombe boys get national publicity after perfect attendance
Two Coombe Boys’ School students achieved national publicity this week after Kingston’s mayor honoured them for not having a day off school in five years. Alex Mackie and Ryan Arnold were among almost 700 Kingston students who received medals
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Taking the mic: Campaign gains momentum to save iconic music pub
Pressure is mounting on Young’s brewery to reconsider plans to potentially close Putney’s iconic Half Moon pub as a live music venue. Hundreds have lent their support to a campaign to preserve the legendary pub as one of London’s last independent
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Unhappy Christmas for Croydon troublemakers
Croydon Police will make Christmas miserable for troublemakers as they promise to “ruin” their festive period. Officers from Croydon police as well as representatives from the council and local businesses have teamed up to try and change the
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Cash boost to ease Lambeth primary school space crisis
The primary school place crisis in Lambeth has been eased by a £9m Government grant, but concerns remain about whether the cash injection will be enough to plug a gap in school place provision in the borough. The funding announced last week
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Beavers make rare foray into first round of the FA Trophy
This Saturday sees the Beavers take on Lewes in the first round of the FA Trophy, with the winners earning £5,000 is prize money and a place in the second round draw, taking place on Monday. For Hampton, this is almost uncharted territory as it is the
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Residents upset over Coleridge Avenue housing plans
A four-year-old planning application in Carshalton has been passed, despite opposition. Since 2005, 40 Coleridge Avenue has been at the centre of a row over the development of four flats on the property’s site. Earlier last month, on
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This is not just Christmas...
By Community Correspondent Jack Claydon Every year the long, drawn out build up to Christmas day is different. Some years the excitement radiates from everyone’s faces and there is laughter in the air, however other years the preparation for
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Midwife found hanged after blaming herself for baby's death
A devastated midwife who blamed herself for the death of a premature baby boy was found hanged in her bathroom. Theresa Naish, 28, had only qualified as a midwife a week before the baby died and feared she would be struck off the midwives'
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Body found in East Molesey alleyway
A dead body was found lying in an alleyway in East Molesey yesterday afternoon. Police were called to the alleyway connecting Vine Road and Bridge Road at around 4pm on Thursday, December 12, and told residents on Thursday evening that a tragic
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Youth grants up for grabs in Banstead
There is £65,000 up for grabs to help fund activities and projects for young people in Reigate and Banstead. The money, allocated by the Government, is to enable young people aged 13 to 19 (or young people with special needs up to 25 years)
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Coroner finds accidental death after man dies in hospital
An elderly Wandsworth-born man died in hospital after fall in his home on Mitcham, Westminster Coroner’s Court heard on Wednesday. Godfrey Withcombe, 87, died in St George’s Hospital on November 1 this year after having an operation for a fractured
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Kingston GPs snub swine flu vaccine
Seven out of 10 nurses and doctors in Kingston have not taken the vaccination for swine flu, NHS Kingston has reported. NHS Kingston said the take-up rate for frontline healthcare staff was similar to the rest of London and said it was developing
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Stolen
STOLEN MERCEDES BENZ 230SL REWARD £5000 MERCEDES BENZ 230SL Automatic 1967, Registration TGC 207E, ivory white with black hard top, black leather interior. Beloved member of family, vanished from driveway after 18 years.
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Esher's Garsons Farm digs on the count of tree
Esher’s Garsons Farm took part in a Guinness world record attempt on Saturday, in a marathon tree planting session. Tree O’Clock was a nationwide attempt to plant as many trees as possible in one hour from 11am to noon. The current record
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Care set to miss Sharks clash
Harlequins scurm-half Danny Care has been handed a one-match ban after an internal disciplinary hearing following his first-half yellow card at Leeds Carnegie last Friday. The 22-year-old was sin-binned for a dangerous tackle on Leeds number eight Rhys
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Ben Gardner
The family of Ben Gardner would like to thank all who attended his funeral and for their generous donations to St Raphaels Hospice. Thanks also to the many people who have helped and supported us at this difficult time. Any further donations
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Phyllis Beatrice Groombridge
Passed away 29th November 2009 at St Helier Hospital. She will be sadly missed. Funeral at Croydon Crematorium Wednesday 16th December 2009 at 1.30pm, all enquiries to Alfred Smith Funeral Directors 020 8644 9607
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Latuske, John
LATUSKE On 26th November 2009. John aged 66 years of Morden, Surrey. Beloved husband of Pauline, father of Lorraine, Steve & Shelly, Grandad to Nicole, Claire, Sarah, Niamh, Ben, Ashley and Great Grandad to Evie Jane. The Funeral has taken place
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Controlled explosion at Kingston station
Police carried out a controlled explosion at Kingston Station last night after suspicious items were found in the waiting room. The station was closed at 5.50pm, and trains did not stop while the Metropolitan Police explosives team investigated
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Barrett Nigel Charles Kenneth
Died in hospital on 4th December after a short illness. Beloved husband of Lucy and dear father of Nicholas and Alison and the late Christopher. Special grandad to Thomas, William, Charlotte, Peter, Simon, Jonathan and Sarah. Private Cremation
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Mark Hampson
The sad passing of MARK HAMPSON on Thursday 26th November aged 49. Funeral Service at St Mary the Virgin Church, Ewell on Tuesday 15th December 2009 at 1pm followed by buriel at Epsom Cemetery at 2pm. Flowers welcome c/o A & E Longhurst 020
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Mary Harriet Bonfield
Died 27th November 2009, aged 87. Wife of Donald, mother of Janet & Rosemary, grandmother of Sean & Michelle, great grandmother of Brandon, Emma & Julie. Service at 2pm on Wednesday December 16th, 2009 at St Mary’s Parish Church, Hampton, followed
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Keith Bull
Passed away on the 1st December 2009, aged 77 years. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. The Service/Cremation is to be held on Tuesday 15th December 2009, at 2.00pm at Randalls Park Crematorium, Leatherhead. Afterwards at
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Elizabeth Moore (nee Berridge)
Well Known Local Author ELIZABETH MOORE (nee Berridge) 3rd December 1919 - 2nd December 2009 Passed away suddenly but peacefully at Kingston Hospital. She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. Funeral will take place at Mortlake
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William 'Billy' Phillips
November 17th, aged 67 Sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral on Tuesday 15th December 10.30am, St Augustine’s Church, Whitton, 11.30am, Twickenham Cemetery and afterwards from 12.30pm at North Sheen Bowling Club. All welcome. Enquiries
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Matthew John Manning
In Loving Memory of MATTHEW JOHN MANNING 22 Jan 1974-10 Dec 2008 A year on, we remember the sad loss of our cherished son and dearest brother, so much missed by all his family and friends. His memory is forever in our hearts and in our dreams
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Martin Gorman
15.7.1968-20.11.2009 Louise, Anne and Paul Gorman thank all Martin’s family, friends and colleagues for their love and support at this tragic time. He has left a great void. Grateful thanks to all who generously contributed to Martin’s little
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John Henry Hill
In loving memory JOHN HENRY HILL 29.03.1931-30.11.2009 Loved, Cherished Brother, Uncle and friend RIP Funeral 14.12.2009 at 2.00pm Figgs Marsh Cemetery
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Barbara Bidmead (nee Neale)
Passed away 05.12.2009, aged 83. Funeral at Croydon Crematorium on 17.12.2009 at 11.30am. Much loved by Christine, Elisa and Matthew.
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Mary Miles
Retired School Teacher Passed away peacefully on 29th November. Funeral Service at St Nicholas Church, Sutton, on Thursday 10th December at 3.30pm. Donations, if desired, for St Raphael’s Hospice, together with any inquiries to W A Truelove &
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Louisa Myrtle Risborough
LOUISA MYRTLE RISBOROUGH Of Wallington, Surrey passed on 1st December, aged 95 years. All Funeral enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare, Wallington on 020 8669 2651
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Hiscock Joan (nee Peasley)
Aged 92 years (formerly of Richmond and Grimwood Road, Twickenham) Passed away in Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, on 4th December 2009 Beloved mother of Tony and Sonia, Pauline and Bob, and much loved Nan to Steven and Michelle
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Irene Mott Baker (Rene)
Cherished mother of Iris, Ron, Bill, Frank, Jane and Jill and loving grandmother. Passed away on 4th December 2009. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral Service on Thursday 17th December 1.30pm at Rowan Road Crematorium
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Olive Agnes Parker
Widow of Victor Henry Parker (OBE) Passed away 27th November 2009.
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Ann Hilda Barugh Nee Hislop
In loving memory ANN HILDA BARUGH Nee HISLOP Who passed away on 27th November 2009. Beloved wife and mother who will be sadly missed. Service Randalls Park Crematorium on 14th December 2009 at 11.45am. For any further information please call
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Eaton Annie
12/12/1987 We will always remember Love Pauline, Ossie Sarah, Aaron & Kyle x
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Leslie Arthur Tomkins
9.12.2007 Sadly missed Eileen and Family
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John Ebden
A year has passed, the emptiness is vast. Missed forever. Forgotten never. Love Dad, Brothers and Aunties
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Eaton Annie
8.3.1905-12.12.1987 To know you was to love you. Missed more every day, remembering also our Dad and brother Charlie with love Joyce, Daphne, Roy, David, Grandchildren and Families x
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Muriel Southgate
Taken on December 1993. Always remembered with Love and affection Your Husband Ron
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Goodson, Benejamin David, Hilda Kathleen, Joan Margaret Shaw & Brenda Rose Davis
In Loving Memory GOODSON our dear cherished parents, BENJAMIN DAVID fell asleep 24th December 1960. HILDA KATHLEEN passed away 10th December 1965. Reunited with their eldest daughter JOAN MARGARET SHAW 23rd June 2004. Reunited
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Star trio sign new deals with Quins
Harlequins had more good news on Thursday with Chris Robshaw, George Lowe and Ollie Kohn signing new deals. After the announcement that John Kingston has extended his stay at the Stoop, Quins were given another boost by the resigning of three English
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Margaret Searle
26.10.32-11.12.2002 In Loving Memory of a dear Wife, Mother and Nan, who was taken away so suddenly from us. Although your hand we cannot touch, your memory will always be with us. We miss you so much. Your loving husband Roy, Daughter Susan,
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Perry Toomey
11.12.97 Dear Pear, Although the years have come and gone My love for you will linger on Always Muver
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Lily Peck
In Loving Memory of LILY PECK 2.2.1925 - 14.12.2008 God called your name so softly That only you could hear And no-one heard the footsteps of angels drawing near It broke our hearts to lose you But you did not go alone For part of us went with
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Wine review: California
Since Steven Spurriers famous wine tasting competition between California and the Great wines of France I have always held California as a producer of High quality wines and yet so much Californian wine in our shops is pretty ordinary. Have they changed
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Michael McCarter
In loving memory of MICHAEL McCARTER Who fell asleep 14th December 2008 How can a year have passed since we lost you Mickey, our beloved son and brother. Our hearts are still broken in two, your sister’s, father’s and mother’s
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Bragging rights go to Cambridge in annual clash
Cambridge are back on top after beating Oxford 31-27 in the 128th Nomura Varsity Match. The light blues took the Nomura Trophy in front of 30,000 fans, scoring three tries in 10 minutes during the second half and now lead Oxford by 61 wins to 53. "We
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Perry Toomey
11th December Perry a dear brother Quietly remembered every day Who is sadly missed along lifes way Love Martin and Kim
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Thompson, Matilda, Fred, Ern
THOMPSON In loving memory of my dear nan and uncles Matilda 12.12.1975 Fred 14.12.1973 Ern 11.12.1998 Loved and remembered always. God Bless Shirley
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Robert (Bill) Pink
22.12.61-14.12.04 In Loving Memory of a dear son and bother. Missing you more and more as 5 years have passed. Your alway in our thoughts and for ever in our hearts. God bless you Bill our shining Star Much love Mum, Mary, Sheila, David x x
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Rebecca Linda Thomas
Happy 10th Birthday All our love Mum, Dad, Sister Toni xxx
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Dearest Tianna
Hugs and Snugs From Mumma, Dadda and Luca X
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Charlotte
Congratulations on your 18th Lots of Love from all your family xxx
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Thames Ditton Christmas shopping evening
By Community Correspondent Suzie Bird On the 9th of December, with Christmas dawning on us, Thames Ditton village and its cheerful community held their annual shopping evening. With the road running through the street closed, stalls lining
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Elliott Jennison
Happy 18th Birthday 9th December 2009 Have fun! Lots of Love Mum, Dad, Daniel And all the Family x x x
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Hill delighted with century
Clint Hill paid tribute to everyone at Crystal Palace who has helped keep him fit after making his 100th appearance for the club in Tuesday's win against Reading. The defender had an injury-prone time at Stoke City before joining the Eagles shortly after
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Spurs set for Bostock talks with Bees
Brentford boss Andy Scott has revealed he will open talks with Tottenham Hotspurs boss Harry Redknapp next week over extending midfielder John Bostock’s stay at Griffin Park. The 17-year-old has been in sparkling form since switching to west
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Merton reacts to care home death
The shocking death of an 85-year-old man in a Norbury care home has sparked reaction from campaigners, the council and the home owners. William Perrin died in February after neglect by staff at Eltandia Hall, a coroner ruled last month.
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Orchard Hill residents will be relocated in weeks
Adults formerly living at the last long-stay NHS hospital for severe learning disabilities will move into a new £3m home in the next few weeks. Orchard Hill, a learning disability institution based in Carshalton, closed in May this year.
