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Palace player ratings v Reading
Julian Speroni: His kicking was better today and it's debatable whether he could have done more for any of the goals. 6 Danny Butterfield: Dragged out of position by Kebe for the first goal and struggled to cope with the Reading man at times
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Church sends Palace closer to relegation zone
Sean Scannell's first goal of the season could not prevent Crystal Palace losing their second league game in a row as they went down 3-1 to Reading at Selhurst Park. Simon Church scored two for the Royals and Jimmy Kebe got the other as the
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Air ambulance called to Tolworth after two-year-old girl injured in bus
A two-year-old girl was injured this afternoon in Tolworth after the bus she was on braked sharply, according to eye-witnesses. The girl’s mother took her to Tolworth Recreation Ground for first aiders to treat what were initially thought to
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Breaking news: Police make arrests in pub after Sutton raid
Police and sniffer dogs swooped on a Sutton town centre pub and a family home this afternoon in a targetted operation. About 40 officers wearing protective clothing surrounded the Red Lion pub, near Halfords, at about 3pm and carried out the
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Yaks goal rush will fix struggling Hampton
Hampton & Richmond Borough striker Lawrence Yaku is hoping his return to full fitness can help fire the Beavers to Blue Square South safety. The Beveree veteran bagged his first goals of 2010 in a 2-1 win over Basingstoke Town earlier this month, before
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Councillors give green light to 'shameful' blue badge parking charges
Epsom and Ewell councillors defiantly stood by their “shameful” proposals to charge disabled motorists for parking as they gave their controversial plans the green light at a council meeting last night. In the face of anger and fierce opposition
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Traffic chaos as tram hits van in Wimbledon
A tram collided with a white van as it departed Merton Park station at 2.40pm today. The van driver has been taken to St George’s Hospital suffering from whiplash. No one else was thought to be injured in the low-speed impact. Traffic
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Licking the garden into shape
By Community correspondent Valerie McBride-Munro Now that we have seen blue skies and sunshine for the first time for a while, my mind is turning to things that need to be done in the garden. A word to the wise, I would allow a few more dry days
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Wyld answers Team GB call to arms
The British Gas Duel In The Pool with Germany is squeezed into the busiest year of Katherine Wyld’s career, but the Leatherhead flyer insists there is always room in the diary for a date with the old enemy. The 23-year-old will join forces with dual
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Quins Easter glad of rest
England number eight Nick Easter is sorry he can’t help Harlequins turn their Guinness Premiership form around - but he needs the rest. The 31-year-old featured in Sunday’s stuttering 17-12 Six Nations win in Italy a week after starring in the thrilling
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Man jailed for "brutal and callous" train attack
A robber who repeatedly beat a teenage passenger in the head and face before stealing his iPod and mobile phone has been jailed for 32 months. Thomas Songhurst, 21, was sentenced at Southwark Crown Court today after admitting robbing the 17
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Eastenders actor "arrested" in Wimbledon
Former Eastenders actor Shaun Williamson found himself in a spot of bother at the New Wimbledon Theatre on Sunday. The man best known for playing Barry Evans in the soap was arrested at the theatre in the Broadway. But thankfully for
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Derby disappointment for Merton
Two second-half tries proved decisive at Mitcham came out on top in a drab derby at Poulters Park. The visitors started brightly with Chuck Sander and Tim Rossiter leading the charge, but James Rice’s penalty drifted wide. Then Danny Trick made
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Elsie May Watson
In loving memory of ELSIE MAY WATSON who passed away peacefully on 5th January 2007. Wife - Mum - Nan and Great Nan. Sadly missed by husband Eric and all the family. We all love you so very much.
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Worcester Park record store set to close after 20-years
For 20-years music fans have flocked to Mikes Music to pick up everything from second hand Beatles records to rare punk music and jazz classics. But soon loyal customers will have to find somewhere else to buy their retro records as owner Mike
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Crystal Palace fans fork out for youth team travel
Crystal Palace fans have chipped in to prop up the beleaguered club, paying for the youth team’s trip to Hull last week. The fan-owned Crystal Palace FC Supporters Trust (CPST) paid for the 200-mile trek on February 11. The team stormed
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Valentine's murder just days after Croydon knife clampdown
Mark Corcoran’s murder came just days after Croydon Police launched a new knife crime initiative. More than 100 police swamped Croydon’s schools, transport and the town centre on Friday night in an attempt to quash knife crime and violent attacks
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Harry targets place in Doha
Sutton sprinter Harry Aikines-Aryeetey put himself in pole position for the second 60m berth in Doha after claiming silver at the weekend at the Aviva World Indoor Trials and UK Championships, writes David Jordan. British number one Dwain Chambers romped
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The scandal of the disabled duck, Harry Hill and the knitted toy competition
A Facebook campaign has won a surprising victory for a disabled knitted cuddly toy in the most bizzare story this year. Peter the Wingless Duck, from Croydon, was left spitting feathers after he was voted off K Factor, a talent show for knitted
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Groundwork begins on new Wimbledon school garden
Volunteers got their hands dirty laying the groundwork for a great new garden at a Wimbledon school. On Friday, volunteers from Sainsbury’s cleared a patch of overgrown land at West Wimbledon Primary School, which is set to be transformed into
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Richmond injury curse strikes again
Richmond director of rugby Geoff Richards has bemoaned his side’s injury curse that saw wingers Alastair Simmie and Jonny Wehbe limp out of Saturday’s 30-20 defeat to Southend. The pair were hauled off inside 20 minutes of a game Richards’ men had started
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Banksy mural could be lost to borough forever
A section of wall containing a Banksy graffiti mural is being stored in the north of England by private collectors and may never return to the area. The spray-painted Banksy picture on the border of Croydon and Sutton, depicting a punk-rocker
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LIVE: Crystal Palace v Reading
Crystal Palace return to league action tonight with a relegation six-pointer against Reading at Selhurst Park. Defeat for the Eagles would leave them fourth from bottom and only outside of the relegation zone courtesy of their superior goal difference
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Woman evacuated in carbon monoxide scare
A 20-year-old woman was evacuated from her house in Searles Close, Battersea, after a carbon monoxide scare last night. Firefighters from the local station’s white watch rushed to her rescue at 11.30pm after emissions from her boiler leaked
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Surbiton High girls show off their oratorical skills
By community correspondent Gaby Mills As well as being the day before half term for Surbiton High girls, the 12th February was also the day of their annual Public Speaking Competition. This year’s competition, however, was slightly different
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Group formed to stop redevelopment of Fenstanton site
A coalition of parents, teachers and residents say they are now considering taking legal action to overturn the redevelopment of a Tulse Hill primary school. The development at Fenstanton Primary School was given conditional outline planning
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All-weather racing at Kempton Park
Kempton Park hosts an all-weather flat race meeting this afternoon (5.10pm). Among the jockey in action are all-weather championship leader Joe Fanning and leading female jockey Hayley Turner. Horses to watch included Texas Queen in the 5.40pm. She
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Stay of execution for much-loved Streatham tree
An ailing but much-loved weeping willow tree received a stay of execution yesterday when the council failed to carry out its threatened removal. The tree has dominated the Sackville estate in Streatham for half a decade and is thought to be
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Players set to be rested for Palace cup tie
Croydon Athletic manager Tim O'Shea admits he may rest players in tomorrow's Surrey Senior Cup match against Crystal Palace. The Rams are in the middle of a hectic run of fixtures and have a Ryman League Division One South match against Corinthian
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O'Shea glad for a Little experience
Tim O'Shea hopes the signing of experienced goalkeeper Andy Little will help his Croydon Athletic side continue their push towards promotion in Ryman League Division One South. The former AFC Wimbledon keeper joined the Rams in time to make his debut
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Brown: Pullen is Dons number one
Terry Brown has backed under-fire AFC Wimbledon keeper James Pullen by revealing the 27-year-old will remain first-choice at Kingsmeadow. Pullen was at fault for both Cambridge United goals as the Dons were forced to settle for a point in a 2-2 draw
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Ertl delighted with first Palace goal
Johnny Ertl was ecstatic at scoring his first Crystal Palace goal on Sunday and says that doing it in front of a full Holmesdale stand made it extra special. The Austrian headed in Darren Ambrose's corner to give the Eagles the lead against Aston
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Munnery Matters
You are never quite sure what you are going to get at a Simon Munnery gig and neither is he. The comedian, who burst into the mainstream in 2001 with BBC series Attention Scum, will be headlining a comedy night at Croydon Clocktower next Wednesday
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Cancer victim's last days to be shown in art exhibition
When artist Antonia Rolls lost her partner Steve Shaw to liver cancer just over two years ago, she couldn't bear the thought of him simply fading out of existence. With his permission she painted the last three weeks of his life as the cancer
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Vera Fletcher Hall to drop another hat
A musical full of wit and satire will be performed at the Vera Fletcher Hall in Ember Court Road, Thames Ditton, on Saturday, February 20. Flanders and Swann Drop Another Hat was written by Michael Bernstein and Colin Stevens as a tribute to
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UPDATE: Commuters tackle A3 traffic delays
Drivers faced traffic chaos this morning as work began to repair a leaking gas main on the A3. The work, which is set to be completed tomorrow, saw traffic reduced to a single lane on the busy thoroughfare. This morning, commuters faced
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Incest and murder at Putney Arts Theatre
The Love of the Nightingale could arguably be the most violent incest themed play in modern western drama. The adaption of the ancient Greek myth of Philomela, an Athenian princess, contains love, sex, loneliness, murder, despair and revenge and will
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Ice-making machine caused Epsom Hospital fire
Dozens of patients had to be evacuated from two wards after an ice-making machine caught alight at Epsom Hospital. The incident happened the Chuter Ede Ward on Sunday afternoon, when the machine located in the ward’s kitchen caught fire.
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Sutton's class of 2010 a better vintage
Sutton United winger Matt Hann reckons Saturday’s nailbiting draw with Hastings United is a sign they are better prepared for a successful play-off campaign. The former Eastleigh star hit what he that was an 84th minute winner - his first
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Wilson targets Bristol scalp
Danny Wilson admits London Welsh will be looking to lay down a marker when they host Championship table-toppers Bristol this weekend. The third-placed Dragons will enter the clash with the title favourites in the midst of a six-game unbeaten run, including
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Alcott confident ahead of Vancouver mission
Ed Drake believes team-mate Chemmy Alcott is ready to deliver after Britain's leading alpine skiing hope arrived in Vancouver brimming with confidence. After two days of weather delays, Drake was the first British skier in action at the Winter Olympics
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Sutton & Epsom pay tribute to former women's skipper Andrea Hinton
Sutton & Epsom RFC are holding a memorial day for former women’s captain Andrea Hinton, who died suddenly last year. To mark the occasion, Sutton & Epsom Ladies, playing as Andrea’s Angels, play Newbury RFC in a memorial match at 11am
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Vines: Three points a must on Saturday
Francis Vines insists Carshalton Athletic will go for broke when they host Tonbridge Angels in a crucial Ryman Premier relegation battle this weekend. The Robins sit one place above Tonbridge, who occupy the final relegation spot, only by virtue of
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Walton woman's Snoozeshade up for business award
A Walton woman who launched a baby sleep product has been short-listed for a business award. Cara Sayer, 38, is one of the contenders who could win the outstanding new product category at the National Women on their Way Awards, which will take
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Quins trio can inspire England
Harlequins centre Jordan Turner-Hall reckons England could do worse than build a gameplan around the strengths of fellow Quins Nick Easter, Danny Care and Ugo Monye. The Stoop trio started in an uninspiring 17-12 victory over Italy in Rome on Sunday
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Williamson excited by Melbourne challenge
Harlequin Rugby League second rower Luke Williamson is looking forward to meeting a familiar opponent this Sunday when his side faces Melbourne Storm at the Twickenham Stoop (2pm KO) The former Manly Sea Eagles star braved the Storm on many occasions
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Walcountians storm back to win
Old Walcountians recovered from a 10-point deficit to record a convincing first win in 2010 against relegation-threatened Bec Old Boys. Bec, desperate to retain their Surrey One status, got the first try after 29 minutes against run of play. A
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Viv McLean and Susan Porrett - review
Viv McLean and Susan Porrett, The Barn Church, Kew Sunday evening’s Valentine’s concert yielded three-fold delights. The popular pianist, Viv McLean, who last year was the soloist at the Valentine’s Day Concert at the Barbican, this
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Tanners earn deserved point
Leatherhead fought back to grab a well deserved point at Leylands Park on Saturday ending a run of 13 consecutive games without a draw, but ultimately will be left rueing a series of missed chances either side of half time which should have seen them
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Couple robbed at knifepoint in Weybridge
Police are investigating after two hooded thugs followed a Weybridge couple home and robbed them at knifepoint earlier this month. The couple, both in their 30s, were driving home in a black Audi Quattro and had turned off at the Painshill
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'One piece of evidence could help catch killer', says dad of murdered teen
Three years after his 15-year-old son was gunned down at his front door, a grieving father again appealed to the Clapham community to name his murderer, as he described the daily torment of knowing his son’s killer walks free. Billy Cox,
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Police wake family at 4am to tell them their son is murdered
Mark Corcoran’s family have spoken of their devastation at the death of their son. Three policemen woke stepdad Alan Smith and mum Julia at 4am on Monday morning and told them their son had been stabbed. Mark, 26, from Shirley, died
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Northern line commuters braced for closures
Northern line commuters are bracing themselves for nearly two years of travel misery after a the firm responsible for upgrading the line announced series of paralysing closures to carry out an engineering upgrade. Tube Lines (TL) told City
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Epsom pre-school rated outstanding for second year running
A preschool has been rated as outstanding by inspectors for the second year running. St Martin’s Pre-School, based in the Children’s Centre at Worple Road, Epsom attained the Ofsted rating after a pre Christmas inspection The pre-school which
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Public consultation open on Croydon's future development
Public consultation has just begun on the strategy to develop Croydon over the next 20 years. The ‘Core Strategy’ is the borough’s most important planning policy document. It will ensure Croydon has the homes, shops, jobs, schools, health and
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Kingston Methodists offer relaxation sessions
Relaxation and de-stressing will be on offer when Kingston’s Methodists launch a new programme to help people escape the stresses and strains of modern life. The first of the monthly Revive sessions is at Kingston Methodist Church, Fairfield
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Dance classes for Parkinson's sufferers
A former teacher with the English National Ballet has turned her attention to dance classes for people suffering from Parkinson's disease. Joanne Duff spent years working in dance education for companies such as the Royal Opera House, before
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Balham residential home gets makeover
A residential home in Balham has been given a makeover after a donation. Annaly House, set up by the charity SignHealth, supports profoundly deaf people with moderate to severe psychological issues. The home provides 24 hour care and
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Schoolgirl hopes her poster will stop graffiti
A Sacred Heart School schoolgirl is hoping her award winning poster design will help deter young people from damaging their local environment through graffiti vandalism. Kimberley Rubio came up with the winning design in a council competition
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Police appeal after kebab shop attack
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously assaulted in a West Norwood kebab shop. The 21-year-old suffered a fractured jaw and broke his right eye socket when he was punched in the head in the Efes kebab shop in Norwood Road
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Series of events to keep Colliers Wood happy
A series of events planned to put a smile on the faces of residents have been organised by the community group, Making Colliers Wood Happy. On Thursday, March 4, live music and dance instruction will feature as part of the annual Colliers Wood
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Mum appeals for blood donors to help her daughter
A mum is appealing to Croydon residents to help her two-year-old daughter who has been diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (All). Little Nevaeh Green, from Waddon, was diagnosed with the disease on New Year’s eve. Her mother Charmaine
