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Strictly's Erin Boag saves Kinston dance after Anton du Beke falls ill
Strictly Come Dancing star Erin Boag stepped in and saved the show in Kingston this afternoon, after dance partner Anton du Beke was rushed to hospital after collapsing and losing conciousness at his home this morning. The pair were due
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Date set for West Norwood double murder trial
Two Italians face trial for murder this summer after two men were found stabbed to death in their West Norwood flat. Unemployed Claudio Lamponi, 29, and Massimo Manai, 41, appeared in the dock at the Old Bailey today. Lamponi, 29, of
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Never Again
In the snowbound and icy month of February, nineteen Year 11 students from Hinchley Wood School had the opportunity to travel to the historic city of Krakow in Poland as part of their Religious Studies programme. Arriving at Krakow students were
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Cannabis smuggling gang left £60,000 to rot in Kingston lock-up
Drugs and £292,400 were found in a lock-up in Deer Park Close, Kingston. The gang were making so much money they left £60,000 to rot in a damp safe hidden in the bottom of the garage. Police said the money had been returned to the Bank
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VIDEO: Police discovered drug money in Sutton attic
Police raided 54 Poplar Road, Sutton, and found £195,230 of skunk cannabis money hidden in the attic. They also found two counting machines which linked the network back to money launderer Asim Bashir. When police looked at internal clocks
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Williams double puts Croydon into semis
CROYDON ATHLETIC 2 LOWESTOFT TOWN 1 Croydon Athletic surged into the semi-finals of the Championship Manager League Cup last night as they came from behind to beat Ryman Division One North leaders Lowestoft Town 2-1 at the KT Stadium thanks to a last-minute
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Bosses of Britain's largest ever cannabis-smuggling ring lived in Kingston and Surbiton
The bosses of Britain's largest ever cannabis-smuggling ring lived in Kingston and Surbiton. Although the trial which ended today saw the acquital of four of five of the defendants, the main players in the ring all pleaded guilty before Christmas
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Hopes fading for Richmond Park parking charges challenge
Hopes the House of Lords will block parking charges in Richmond Park next week are fading, after Conservative peers confirmed they would not back a Liberal Democrat motion to kill the Government's proposals. Former Richmond Park MP Baroness
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SPECIAL REPORT: Smashed - Britain's biggest ever cannabis ring crumbles after bosses are convicted
Britain’s largest ever cannabis-smuggling ring, which operated out of homes and garages in Kingston, Surbiton, Worcester Park, Epsom and Ashtead has been smashed by police after a 14-month undercover surveillance operation. The network was importing
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Surbiton players are stars of England Hockey Board TV
Surbiton Hockey Club supporters who can’t get up the motorways to Chase Park tomorrow (Saturday, March 6) to see Surbiton take on home side Cannock in the EHL National Premier Division will still have a chance see highlights of the game on EHB
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Apologies
Due to a combination of illness (Will) and holidays (Samos) there is no podcat this week - normal service will be resumed next week!
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Rapist jailed for eight years for attack on stranger
A man who attacked and raped a 44-year-old woman as she returned from a night out was jailed for eight years today. Raja Chandi from Thornton Heath was sentenced to eight years imprisonment for rape and two years for assault by penetration,
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Streatham MP flies to Iraq to oversee general election
Streatham's MP has visited Iraq to help monitor its general election. Keith Hill MP is part of a Foreign Office team drafted in to help oversee the election to be held in the volatile middle eastern country on Sunday. The election is
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Tanners storm into semi-finals
Having knocked out fellow Ryman South side and playoff contenders Godalming in the previous round, the Tanners repeated the trick at fourth-placed Fleet on Thursday night as they swept into the semi-finals of the Championship Manager League Cup with a
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Seeing as Brentford have not kicked a ball in anger for the past two weeks, there is not much for me to look back on. Thank God, then, that we have got something exciting to look forward to, in the shape of our trip to Leeds United. The match has captured
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Roogalator's are family guys
Chiswick’s FastLane Roogalator, comprising brothers Tom, Will and Syd Spencer, are keeping the memory of their old man, cult singer-songwriter and crime novelist John B Spencer, alive. Will Gore spoke to guitarist Tom ahead of the band’s latest
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Man guilty of selling drugs for cannabis smuggling ring
An Ashtead man was found guilty today of being a drug dealer for Britain's largest ever cannabis smuggling ring. James Hay, of Stonny Croft, was found guilty after a trial at Southwark Crown Court. But a woman accused of keeping deal books
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Prepare to be Haunted at Richmond Theatre
Last year, Irish actor Niall Buggy jumped at the chance to star in Edna O’Brien’s Haunted alongside Brenda Blethyn in a production that received rave reviews upon its opening at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester. This new play, which runs at
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BREAKING NEWS: Couple left with gaping roof after house fire
A couple returned home to find smoke billowing from the roof of their home. The owner arrived to find six fire engines outside her semi-detached house, on Alma Road in Sutton, after a fire broke out in the loft conversion at about 10.45am.
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Chelsea football mascot to run London Marathon
Chelsea Football Club mascot Stamford the Lion has signed up for the London Marathon to raise money for the club’s official UK charity partner, 95.8 Capital FM’s Help a London Child. A spokesman for Stamford said: “To get in shape to take on
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Mantell injury takes gloss off England's third World Cup victory
ENGLAND 5 (Jonty Clarke 20, 62, Ashley Jackson 32, Barry Middleton 53, 65) PAKISTAN 2 (Shakeel Abbasi 45, Rehan Butt 49) Surbiton Hockey Club’s four England internationals in England’s World Cup squad – the most from any one
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Mark Darren Young
In memory of MARK DARREN YOUNG Our Son, Brother, Partner and Uncle. We would like to thank you all for your comfort and support, and in sharing your treasured memories. Mark will remain in our hearts and in our lives forever
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Daisy Hyde
DAISY HYDE Of Stanborough Close, Hampton Passed away on 23rd February at Whitefarm Lodge, Whitton. Her funeral will take place on Wednesday 10th March, 2.00pm at Hanworth Crematorium
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Alan Shelley
Passed away on 2nd March 2010 aged 60 years. Loving Husband and Father. Will be sadly missed by his Grandchildren Lillymay, Danny and Tommy and all his family and friends. Funeral Service will take place at Wood Vale Crematorium, South Chapel
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Whitehead Trixie
Previously of Merton Park, passed peacefully away on February 27th, aged 87 years. Reunited with her loved ones. Donations in her memory to The Alzheimer’s Society may be forwarded to George Williams Funeral Directors, Penn Farm, 54, Redcliffe
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Gladys (Anna) Mills
GLADYS (ANNA) MILLS Of Burlington Avenue, died on 21st February aged 97. Survived by Daughters Marian and Margaret, six Grandchildren and five Great Grandchildren. Cremation at Mortlake Crematorium 12th March at 11.30am. Flowers to T H Sanders
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Judith Peel (Judy)
Died on 26th February 2010 aged 70 after a long illness with Vascular Dementia and Arthritis. Taken too soon from Husband Colin, Daughters Marilyn and Jenny and Grandchildren Oliver, Matthew, Zoe and Freya. Funeral at Randalls Park Crematorium
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Ronald Henry Coney
Passed away on 27th February 2010 aged 94. Will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Funeral to be held at The London Road Cemetery (Figges Marsh) on Friday 12th March at 1.00pm. All enquiries to Donald S Drewett & Sons. Tel: 020 8648 2905
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Owen Reilly
Sadly passed away 20.2.2010 The Service will be held at Putney Vale Crematorium on 11.3.2010 at 11.20am followed by wake held at Telegraph Pub SW15
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Bridget Carroll
Passed away suddenly at St Georges Hospital on 20th February 2010. Funeral Mass will be on Wednesday 10th March at 11.00am at Christ The King, Arthur Road, and on to Putney Vale Cemetery. Floral tributes can be sent to Gillman Funeral Services
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Dorothy Keirle
Passed away peacefully on 24th February, aged 78. Much loved and sadly missed by Michael and Anne. Funeral Service to be held at Randalls Park Crematorium on Thursday 11th March at 1.15pm. Flowers or donations to the Stroke Association c/o W
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Emma Churcher
Formerly of Ebbisham Road passed away in her sleep on Friday 26th February 2010 aged 92. Sadly missed by her Children, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren
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Thomas Peggy
Passed away peacefully on 20th February 2010 All enquiries to Reynolds Funeral Services (01243) 864745
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Colin Neil Guy
Passed away on Monday 8th February 2010 Wonderful Husband, Dad, and Grandad From his loving Wife Maria, two Sons Darren and Neil, Daughter-in-Laws Lisa and Debbie and all his Grandchildren
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Jelly Brian
Passed away peacefully on 24th February 2010 at the age of 70 years. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. All enquiries to Reynolds Funeral Service, 31, High Street, Bognor Regis PO21 1RR Telephone 01243 864745
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Anthony (Tony) Ashdown
Died on Wednesday 24th February 2010 aged 69. A Requiem Mass will be held at Holy Cross Church, Carshalton at 10.00am on Tuesday 9th March. No flowers please but donations may be made to Orbis (Give the Gift of Sight)
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Terence Howard Dalton
Passed away peacefully aged 65 years on 23rd February 2010. Will be sadly missed by all Funeral was held on Thursday 4th March Terence’s family would like to pass on their thanks for all the kind messages received Please make donations to MacMillan
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Muslim community worried about cemetery space
The muslim community in Croydon is worried they will run out of burial space within the next three years. Over 1,000 people have signed a petition which will be put before the House of Commons by Andrew Pelling, Croydon North MP. The
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Dorothy Farr (neé Malins)
Passed away 5.2.2010 Sadly missed by all
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Lucy Cox
Wife of the late Albert, and Mother of the late Peter. Passed away on 23rd February, aged 95 She will be sorely missed by her family, friends, and many acquaintances in Sutton. Funeral taking place at South London Crematorium, Streatham, on Monday
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Etherington Eric Douglas
Eric passed away peacefully on 24th February 2010 at the Runnymede Hospital, Chertsey aged 92. He was the loving Father of Richard and Marilyn. Grandfather (Grampy) of Lucy, Tom, Nicola, Mark, Rose, Frances and James, and Great Grandfather of
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Rogers Christopher
m.v.b. m.r.v.s of Wimbledon Park, London SW19 Passed away peacefully at St. Raphael’s Hospice on February 25th. Much loved and missed by his partner Brian, his Mother Philomena and brothers Terry, Kenneth, Philip and Paul, together with their
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Jim Diamond
19th December 1935-7th March 2007 Memories are our greatest treasure Maureen, Garry, Kim and Grandchildren
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Bicheno, Elizabeth Mary (Betty)
31.1.1931-10.3.2009 It’s been just a year But I miss you so,p> Each day seems an eternity without you You are loved and missed so much Ron
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Martin Geraghty
In loving memory of MARTIN GERAGHTY Who passed away 3.3.2003 I thought of you with love today but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday and the days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name now all I have
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Cullin Harry
Died 10th March 2003 Loving thoughts and silent tears Memories we keep throughout the years, never to forget Love Emm, Pat and Roy Jean, Zoe, Fay and families
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Charles Knight
8.7.1930 - 1.3.2009 One year on and Chas we all love you very much. You are in my thoughts and my heart every day and the Boys miss you too. I will always love you. Your Wife Peggy, Sons Chris and Robin, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren
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Richmond Upon Thames Performing Arts Festival - Review
Junior section On the 26th and 27th of February at St Luke’s in the Avenue local boys and girls moved and entertained an audience of parents and fellow participants in the 76th Annual Junior Vocal Section of the Richmond upon Thames Performing
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Richard Holder
Remembering RICHARD HOLDER 1964-1987 Unseen unheard you are always near Still loved still missed still very dear Our love always Mum, Dad, Lolly and Joanne XXXX
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Rose Chackfield
In loving memory of ROSE CHACKFIELD 6.3.1939-5.3.2004 Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day We all miss you All our loveRoy, Tracy and Lee
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George Lloyd
In loving memory of GEORGE LLOYD 03.06.1932-4.3.2008 Greatly missed by Wife Betty, Daughter Lisa and Grandaughters Ashleigh and Leah
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Russell Johnathan Winter & eileen Margaret O'Connor
I, RUSSELL JONATHAN WINTER (single) of St Michael’s Court, Princes Road, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 9BP, United Kingdom intend to marry EILEEN MARGARET O’CONNOR (single) of St Michael’s Court, Princes Road, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 9BP, United Kingdom
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Thames Philharmonic Choir - review
Thames Philharmonic Choir, All Saints' Church, Kingston Kingston Parish church was the venue for a delightful concert last Saturday, 27th February, given by Thames Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra, under the direction of John Bate. The evening
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Stolen
On 18th February 2010 from Bexley Tony Rotax Max 125 kart with arai red/white crash helmet and Marin Hawkhill cycle in red. Any information will be treated in confidence, caller can remain anonymous. Substantial reward for recovery of items.
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Vehicles and homes damaged in suspected arson attack
A car, a caravan and houses were damaged in a suspected arson attack in Epsom. The incident, in Langley Vale Road, occurred in the early hours of February 28. Three fire crews from Epsom and Leatherhead reached the fire at 1.30am, which had by
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Volunteers join in Wandle restoration project
The Environment Agency is carrying out a six week-long project to restore a stretch of the River Wandle at Poulter Park in Morden. Together with volunteers, the London Wildlife Trust and contractors JT Mackley, it is working along the stream
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Rally triumph for Jardine
Twickenham-based Tony Jardine and co-driver Maurice Hamilton won their class at the Rallye Sunseeker in Bournemouth last weekend. Despite difficult conditions, the pair finished their MG ZR in 30th overall in the opening round of the MSA Gravel Rally
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Naughton heroics can't prevent defeat for Casuals
METROPOLITAN POLICE 1-0 CORINTHIAN-CASUALS A solitary Nicky Humphrey’s header just passed the quarter-hour mark made it eight games unbeaten for the Met Police against Corinthian-Casuals in an entertaining Ryman Division One South encounter at
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One goal enough to keep Blues comeback on track
WALTON & HERSHAM 0 METROPOLITAN POLICE 1 It was perhaps understandable at the end of Thursday night's very hard-fought and emotional encounter that Jim Cooper and Gavin Macpherson gave themselves a little hug to celebrate another Blues win that
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Plucky Redskins give full-strength Chelmsford a scare
Chelmsford Chieftains 7 Streatham Redskins 4 Streatham Redskins travelled to Essex on Sunday to face a Chelmsford Chieftains side at full strength. The south London outfit got off to a bad start as early as the sixth minute, as they fell behind
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BREAKING NEWS: Teenager jailed for Blagdon Park attack
A teenager has been sentenced to seven years in jail after being found guilty of being part of a violent gang attack in New Malden which left a victim in a coma. William Hutson, 16, who lives in Mitcham Road, Croydon, groaned as the judge delivered
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Moore on target as England make it two from two
SOUTH AFRICA 4 (Marvin Harper 10, 53, Lloyd Norris-Jones 25, Thornton McDade 67) ENGLAND 6 (Richard Mantell 14, 57, Rob Moore 23, Ashley Jackson 43, Nick Catlin 50, Iain Mackay 51) The five-and-a-half-hour time difference between Long
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NHS Surrey welcomes alcohol scheme
NHS Surrey has welcomed news that major drink manufacturers have signed up to a voluntary Government scheme to provide more information about the harm of alcohol on labels. As part of the scheme forged in 2007, labels should provide details about
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More points dropped for Ks
AFC Hornchurch 1 Kingstonian 1 With Adam Thompson again embedded in the heart of the Kingstonian defence alongside skipper Francis Duku, a welcome away Ryman Premier League victory against ninth-placed Hornchurch looked on the cards at Bridge Avenue
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Men cry 'sexism' over women-only swimming
The council has been accused of sexism towards men after it introduced women-only swimming sessions at Putney Leisure Centre. The classes, which have been running on Sunday nights for eight months, have angered some male swimmers hoping to
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Game review: Super Monkey Ball Step & Roll - Nintendo Wii
I was surprised that so few of my friends were excited about the arrival of a new Super Monkey Ball game - I had masses of fun with the game when it was released on the Game Cube. At the time of its original release it seemed a new and exciting
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Palace blog: Warnock's departure leaves a bitter taste
Nick Gentry admits his disappointment at Neil Warnock's decision to turn his back on Crystal Palace and leave with a whimper to QPR. He also gives his backing to new manager Paul Hart despite initial scepticism over his appointment. To read his thoughts
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WIN! Family tickets to see Richmond Theatre’s Charity Gala spectacular
Showbiz legend Christopher Biggins will host a charity gala on Sunday, March 14, in aid of Princess Alice Hospice. He will be joined at Richmond Theatre by X Factor’s Niki Evans, Olivier Award winner Leanne Jones, Liam Tamne, star of hit musical Hairspray
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Warnock's departure leaves a bitter taste
The administrator has moved extremely quickly to appoint Paul Hart this week after the eventual departure of Neil Warnock. Something about the manner in which Warnock has engineered his move to QPR has left a bad taste. I am one of Neil Warnock’s biggest
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WIN! Tickets to see Hair at the Gielgud Theatre
Welcome to the curly, shaggy, gleaming, streaming, wonderful world of Hair. Currently wowing audiences and critics alike on Broadway, win tickets to this Tony award-winning show when the company transfer to the London stage from April 1. A celebration
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Win tickets to see Oliver! at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane
Now in its second record-breaking year, Oliver! is one of the most beloved British musicals, vividly bringing to life Dickens’s timeless characters with its ever-popular story of the boy who asked for more. Griff Rhys Jones, one of the country’s
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Charity used as 'dumping ground' by lazy residents
Lazy residents are using a charity shop as a “dumping ground” for their unwanted goods and costing the group about £5,000 a year, it was claimed. A member of staff at the British Heart Foundation (BHF) furniture and electrical shop in Wallington
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Bees on loan lookout
Brentford boss Andy Scott admits he may be tempted to dip back into the loan market as he looks to secure the Bees’ League One status. Scott sent striker John Akinde back to Bristol City earlier this week after a loan spell that saw the frontman make
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French Riviera trip will cost taxpayers £165,000
A group of Croydon delegates are jetting off on a four-day trip to the French Riviera costing taxpayers £165,000. Members of Croydon Economic Development Company (CEDC) will run the borough’s annual stand at a developers conference in Cannes
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Man planned funeral after incorrect cancer diagnosis
A patient who was given the devastating news he had cancer on his 50th birthday has been left reeling after finding out he was wrongly diagnosed. Anthony Harrison received a letter telling him he had pancreatic cancer as he prepared to celebrate
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Dance-mad amputee stars in BBC show
Two decades after losing her legs in a train accident, a dance fan is hitting the floor again thanks to the BBC TV series, “Dancing on Wheels”. Diana Morgan-Hill, 49, who lives in Barnes, slipped under a train as it pulled away from Wandsworth
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Commuters could register with GPs near workplace
Commuters in south west London will be able to register with GP surgeries near their workplace, according to new plans. In a drive to give patients more convenience and raise standards, patients would no longer be forced to register with a
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Miraculous recovery of beaten DJ
A talented DJ who was pronounced brain-dead after being beaten by thugs is making a miraculous recovery at the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability in Putney. Sami Sanchez, 29, was set upon by a group of men in an unprovoked attack outside seOne
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Dallaglio: Care's removal didn't help England
Lawrence Dallaglio gives his verdict on England's defeat by Ireland. The prospect of an English Grand Slam will have to wait for another year and, after the defeat against Ireland on Saturday, Martin Johnson can have no complaints. Having
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Fight continues for deported Rev
A church minister has vowed it will not be the end for his deported colleague who made a tearful return to Korea last week. Trinity Church Reverend Martin Camroux said he would continue to campaign for the family of Reverend Wan Shin, 45, to
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CEDC boss defends French conference trip
Antony Kildare, chief executive, CEDC, said of the Cannes conference: "With 18,000 participants from some 79 countries and 4,000 investors, end-users and hotel groups involved, MIPIM is the biggest stage for inward investment in global terms
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Cara comes out against north Kingston school proposals
Members of the Canbury and Riverside Association (Cara) have come out decisively against proposals for an eight form of entry secondary school on the North Kingston Centre site. The council has yet to reveal the outcome of its consultation,
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Cannabis and cash found in police raid
Police have raided a home in Streatham Hill and seized a stash of cannabis and £45,000. Officers also arrested a 53-year-old man and 50-year-old woman following the raid in Tierney Road on February 26. Police said a number of small bags
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Parents 'unlawfully' fined over smoking pupils
Elliot School has been imposing unlawful £50 fines on parents whose children were caught smoking in the playground. Margaret Peacock, headteacher of the Putney school, is now having to pay back the money after wrongly claiming powers under
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Tories call in Raven's Ait plans
Plans to turn Raven’s Ait into a sailing centre have been delayed after Conservative councillors decided to examine why the council agreed a lease worth less than other offers for the island. Last month the council’s executive committee gave
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Kingston midwife helped cyclist, broke elbow - and met Gordon Brown
A midwife from Kingston Hospital fractured her elbow when she stopped to help a badly injured cyclist in Richmond Park, days before a meeting with the Prime Minister. Nora Pearce, 61, was due to meet Gordon Brown at 10 Downing Street the
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Stars of the The Bill on the run for good cause
Stars of police drama The Bill hit the streets of Colliers Wood in aid of charity event Sport Relief. Seven actors tackled a run around their headquarters at Sun Hill police station - which is actually a set on an industrial estate in Deer
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Croydon city bid dealt blow by Gordon Brown
Croydon’s bid to gain city status has been dealt a blow after the Prime Minister threw his weight behind rival Reading yesterday. The borough hopes to be named London’s third city during the Queen’s Jubilee year in 2012, following unsuccessful
