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Suttons new bandstand
The notorious “band stand” of Sutton made infamous by the groups of teens found hanging about at it at every spare moment has finally been knocked down to make way for a new and improved bandstand, ready to provide a real music venue that will hopefully
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Glenthorne high schools annual gym show
Glenthorne high schools annual gym show last week was a spectacular illustration of the schools skill and diversity in abilities. The show was Michael Jackson themed, providing an honorable tribute to the late performer. Music and choreography was truly
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Croydon motorcyclist killed in road accident
A motorcyclist from Croydon has been killed in a road accident near Betchworth this afternoon. Police officers are appealing for witnesses following the fatal road traffic collision on the A25 Reigate Road at Betchworth this afternoon.
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BREAKING NEWS: Fire in Cheam Village
A fire at a cafe Cheam Village has left a road closed. The blaze, at a cafe on Broadway near White Hall, is understood to have left a major thoroughfare closed while fire crews bring the incident under control. Access to Broadway is
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An Editor's Painful Guilt Revealed
By Community Correspondent: Jamie MacEwan I would like to take the opportunity to use this Editorial space to offer an apology. It is hard to count the number of months since we last managed to print a hard copy of this deserving publication
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(Ms) Cameron’s Fantasy Comes True
By Community Correspondent: Jamie MacEwan Or, rather, ex-Ms Cameron, as Kathryn Bigelow pulled up the red carpet from under James Cameron’s feet before his impotent effort ‘Avatar’ was swept under it. As far as the 82nd Oscars went a few weeks ago
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Former fireman revisits old station for his 100th birthday
A centenarian who served as a firefighter in Tooting during World War Two, revisited his old station to celebrate his 100th birthday with firefighters. Charlie Harwood was presented with a commemorative firefighter’s axe while excerpts from
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New art space unveiled in Battersea
A new creative space co-run by the architect, Will Alsop, was unveiled in Battersea on Thursday evening. Testbed 1, a cavernous studio and exhibition space for artists, inventors and scientists, showcased a colourful piece of performance art
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GB Handball team look to break the Ice
Great Britain’s women’s handball team face Iceland at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre on Wednesday, March 31, in the next of their 2010 European Championship qualifiers. The second leg is in Reykjavic on Saturday, July 3. GB, who
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Sporting youngsters receive training grants
More than 80 young athletes from Sutton have given training grants for 2010 by sporting charity GLL Sport Foundation. Each will benefit from funding of up to £1,250 which can be spent on training, travel and equipment during the next 12 months
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Goldsmith enlists green fleet in election battle
Zac Goldsmith has stepped up upped his election campaign, bringing in a green fleet emblazoned with the Conservative logo. The Tory prospective parliamentary candidate for Richmond Park launched his election campaign this week with the help
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Businesses admit to 'feeling force' of recession
Small businesses in Sutton are still feeling the force of the recession with 70 per cent sayin they are affected by the downturn, the same figure as in October 2009. But despite the setbacks they remain positive for the year ahead according
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Giant egg for sale in Kingston
This whopping great Easter egg is on sale for £450 at John Lewis, Kingston. The handcrafted egg is made by The Chef's collection by Anthony Marshall, weighs in at 10kg and is 65cm by 45cm. Operations manager Andrew Layton said: "It's
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Easter egg hunt to raise funds for wild animals
Families are being encouraged to join in an Easter egg hunt to raise money for wild animals. With Spring in full bloom London Wildcare Trust's hospital and rescue centre in Beddington Park, Wallington is gearing up for the rush and the inevitable
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MPs petition to save Kingston Hospital
A petition signed by more than 15,000 people was handed to Downing Street last week demanding the disclosure of “secret” plans to close services at Kingston Hospital. It is feared closing maternity and accident and emergency services would
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Author sets book in Croydon
An author has released her first book, Foolish Lessons in Life and Love set, in parts, in Croydon. Penny Rudge’s book follows Taras Krohe, a bumbling 23-year old Londoner caught in a power struggle between his smothering Bukovinian (Ukranian
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Pilot NHS website launched in Lambeth
A pilot website to encourage healthy living in Lambeth has been launched by the NHS. NHS Choices Lambeth can direct residents to local services and initiatives including quitting smoking, find personal trainers, carer support, and get health
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Tony Drakeford's nature notes
February fill-dyke certainly lived up to its old country name but the transition from winter into spring was quite sudden this year. Glorious sunshine greeted the first day of spring in complete contrast to the icy-dull wet weather of the previous
