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Calamity for James as Dons blow it at Cambridge
Cambridge United 2-2 AFC Wimbledon Terry Brown says he now has a big decision to make after James Pullen’s horror show at the Abbey Stadium. The Dons goalkeeper – terrific in the first quarter of an hour – made a costly mistake in either
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Police want to question this man in connection with Christmas Eve rape
Police investigating a rape in Croydon in the early hours of Christmas Eve have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to. An 18-year old girl was standing in the Post Office doorway in Croydon town centre, having just left the Tiger
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Parking Fees Furore: Much Ado About Nothing or a Tax On Recreation?
By Community Correspondent Miles Dilworth Culture Minister Margaret Hodge’s plan to introduce parking fees to Richmond and Bushy parks has sparked a fearsome challenge from campaigners and opposition MP’s. A large-scale protest took place in Richmond
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Big font for boozers in Kingston alcohol initiative
Extra-large leaflets designed to be read by drunken town centre revellers have formed a key part of a police operation targeting late night alcohol-fuelled disorder at Kingston transports hubs. Operation Martin has resulted in five arrests,
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Nothing To Save
Over the past few weeks, many Kingston residents have joined the effort to stop our beloved local Kingston Hospital from being forced to be shut down, to cut back on NHS costs. Flyers were handed out outside stations, people wrote letters of complaint
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Crystal Palace students hoping to see fruits of their labour
A community orchard is being installed at Upper Norwood's Beaulieu Heights using funding provided by GreenPrints, a partnership of not-for-profit organisations including the BBC and The Wildlife Trusts. Apprentices from Crystal Palace's Capel Manor
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Love Struck
The fourteenth of February and the Valentines hysteria swells among the nations High Streets. Restaurants lathered with passionate red and decorated with roses and candles; await the bustling custom of expectant couples… This day, repeatedly fills
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New horse-friendly crossing for Wimbledon riders
A cunning new crossing will allow Wimbledon’s horse riders to gallop further afield. The pegasus crossing, one of only three in London, has extra buttons that horse riders can push without dismounting. It crosses the A3 to link Beverley Ride on Wimbledon
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June Sampson: James Cracknell rows off with Kingston school award
James Cracknell was a 14-year-old junior at Kingston Grammar School (KGS) when headmaster Tony Creber sensed the genius that lay beneath his unassuming manner. “You’ll be an Olympic rowing champion one day,” he told the lad. And so it proved in
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Incentive scheme aims to boost trade in Elmbridge
Businesses in Elmbridge are being encouraged to sign up to a new card incentive scheme to boost trade in the borough. The More card scheme offers shoppers discounts and there will also be special offers, listed on Elmbridge Council’s website
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Starseed making waves
British-based South African rockers Starseed have been creating a bit of a buzz in the music world of late. The quintet's album Peace Machine, released two months ago, has met with critical acclaim and they are hotly tipped to make a big breakthrough
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Brooklands Museum feeling supersonic for half term
Supersonic travel is winging its way back to Weybridge, when Brooklands Museum relaunches interest in the Concorde this half term. The museum is showing off its Concorde simulator, one of only two ever built, and used by British Airways to
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Croydon Guardian tracks down elusive rock star muse
An iconic model who stole Syd Barrett’s heart in the 1960s has been found after three decades of anonymity. Known only as Iggy, the enigmatic woman was immortalised posing naked for the Pink Floyd star’s solo album, Madcap Laughs. She
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Green campaigning terror suspect in Indian trial limbo
Green campaigner Andy Pag remains trapped in India after his trial for being a suspected terrorist was delayed for a fourth week. The 35-year-old was arrested for bringing a satellite phone into the country during an attempt to drive around
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Are Croydon Council's Neos no more?
Croydon Council’s private police force could be under threat, with 18 staff in talks about their future. Neighbourhood enforcement officers (Neos), which cost the council up to £500,000 a year could be done away with as the council seeks to
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Weybridge man set to become virtual racing champion
A Weybridge man is competing to become a “virtual” racing car champion, after reaching the finals of national competition this month. Chris Stott, 32, will compete at the national finals of GT Academy 2010, to be held at Brands Hatch circuit
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Shakespeare theme for Hampton Court Palace Flower Show
Hampton Court Palace Flower Show celebrates its 21st birthday this year, and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) promises it will “look unlike any other”. It will run from July 6 to 11, and ticket prices will range from £14 to £32 with
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Lambeth school pupils skip to raise charity cash
Girls at Streatham and Clapham High School have been raising money for charity in a sponsored skipathon. The girls took part in the British Heart Foundation's Jump Rope for Heart and have so far raised £970. They have also been busy collecting
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Sutton councillor is a rock and roller
A St Helier councillor has taken to the stage for the first time in 20 years. Coun David Theobald, who suffers from Crohns Disease, played rock classics when he took his guitar to sing at The Crown pub in Sutton town centre. Mr Theobald
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Investigating Sutton's cannabis factory industry
Police were finding one large factory a month in the borough until September 2009, when the rate almost trebled and another 10 were discovered in the final months. In total, Sutton police discovered thousands of plants in 2009 with a street
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Former lovers given chance to 'wipe out' their old flames
Former lovers who showed their devotion by having their partners name tattoed on them have the chance to make amends for a cut price this Valentine’s day. Croydon laser clinic Laserase is offering lovers a free consultation and first treatment
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Trio who terrifed Balham family jailed
Three men who terrified a Balham family when they robbed their home have been sentenced to between 10 and 12 years in prison. The trio broke into the family home where five adults and two children, both aged under 10, were gathered, at about
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Taxpayers to foot bill for Sutton Life Centre
Town hall chiefs have admitted taxpayers may have to foot a £650,000 bill to cover costs for a controversial £8m centre to teach young people life skills. Sutton Council had hoped to find funding from outside sources, but the 2010-11 budget
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Sutton cops thwart robbery returning from football match
Five rookie cops returning from policing a football match were part of a team who thwarted an attempted robbery. A total of 13 Sutton police officers responded within minutes to reports of a robbery in progress near a bank in Central Road,
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Little help for Kingston businesses as Crossrail bill arrives
Hundreds of Kingston businesses will be left with a £3m bill to help fund the Crossrail project, even though it will not pass through the borough. Kingston Council lobbied for the borough to be included in the scheme but, even though it was
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NHS Surrey urges residents to look after their hearts
NHS Surrey is urging residents to look after their hearts by leading a healthy lifestyle, in support of National Heart Month. The Trust is urging residents to stop smoking, drink sensibly and reducing obesity by being more active to reduce
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Health trust first to use new green system
A health trust has been the first one in the country to install a new system which monitors waste production and use of energy. Epsom and St Helir Hospitals Trust is the first hospital to use the ecoDriver, a system which monitors how much
