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Easter Rant
Good Friday has changed beyond recognition. I do realise that the restricted days of subdued Hot Cross bun teas and religious programmes I knew as a child, would loosen eventually. But has it changed for the better? A certain local supermarket
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Furzedown Community Network (FCN)
Welcome to the Furzedown Community Network What is Furzedown? Furzedown is an electoral ward in Tooting at the southeast tip of the borough of Wandsworth, bordering Merton and Lambeth. The ward is roughly in the shape of a kite, hence our
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Richmond in the Arts
Not many people know that Richmond contains a small, but interesting museum, which hosts unusual, but informative and captivating exhibitions on local history. It is situated beside the River Thames, in the elegant former town hall, built in the
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Bridge to be manouvred into place this weekend
The Coombe Road bridge that has caused roadworks chaos in Norbiton in it absence is due to be manouevred into place this weekend. Norbiton businesses have complained the area has been turned into a “ghost town” by the road closures which will
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Authorities refuse to pay £10 for safe school parking
School officials have been accused of valuing pupil safety at less than £10 after refusing to pay a one-off charge allowing parents to drop off their children in a private car park. Hillcross Primary School built a gate across its drive, meaning
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Investigation over 'unfair' parking restrictions
The council is under investigation over claims it imposed new parking restrictions near Wandsworth Common against residents’ wishes. Campaigners accused officials of manipulating consultation figures after it emerged only 40 per cent of residents supported
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Revenge is top of Bees agenda
Andy Scott insists a double dose of Bank Holiday revenge is on the agenda as his Brentford side kick off the weekend in the Lions’ New Den. Scott’s Brentford side travel to high-flying Millwall tonight before hosting Exeter City on Easter Monday
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Mapletoft takes up role with Quins
Harlequins have named National Academy and England U20 Coach Mark Mapletoft as assistant coach at Harlequins for the 2010-11 season. Mapletoft will start his new role on July 1 and report directly to director of rugby Conor O' Shea. Since being
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Have your say on development near West Hill Conservation Area
Residents of West Hill have just seven days left to have their say on a housing development planned near a conservation area. A five-storey block of flats is proposed at 60-62 West Hill Road, where there is currently a car showroom.
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Ks boss: Sutton clash will be play-off test
Kingstonian boss Alan Dowson says Saturday’s clash with Sutton United will test if his players can handle the pressure of the Ryman League Premier Division play-offs. United visit Kingsmeadow Stadium at the weekend on the back of a 14-match
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Karate kid aims to chop down political opponent
The selection of Esher and Walton’s next MP could be decided with a bout of karate. This is what the Labour Party’s parliamentary hopeful for the constituency Francis Eldergill jokes during an interview with the Elmbridge Guardian. Mr
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Missing Facebook girl found in Wandsworth
A missing teenage girl has been reunited with her mother after being spotted by a bus driver in Wandsworth. Demi Wright, 15, left home on Tuesday, March 23, without medication for her heart condition after meeting a self-styled gangster on
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Man sentenced for meth-crazed attack
A paranoid and delusional drug addict who beat his young lover and left him lying in a pool of his own blood for nearly 24 hours has been sentenced to five years imprisonment. Christopher Driscoll, 35, was in the dock at Kingston Crown Court
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Ambitious plan to cut carbon emissions given green light
A council has been given the go ahead to enforce an ambitious action plan to cut carbon emissions by 30 per cent over the next five years. The Carbon Management Plan, developed with the Carbon Trust states how Reigate and Banstead Council plans
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Lambeth police to target gangs over Easter
A major crack down on gang activity is to take place this Easter holiday to counter a recent surge in youth violence. Extra patrols will be rolled out by Lambeth police to coincide with the two week school break, with officers sweeping estates
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Businesses advised to go green as landfill tax rises
Merton businesses are being encouraged to go green after land fill tax increased to £48 per tonne, and will increase a further £8 each year until 2014. Businesses feeling the strain and wanting to improve their green credentials should consider
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Estate agent turns tailor to Madness and The Specials
A Tooting estate agent has entered The House of Fun after launching a sideline in making retro suits for his childhood heroes, Madness and The Specials. Stuart Murray, 45, a former teenage skinhead, claims his two-tone, colourful suits are
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Streatham first time buyers benefit from stamp duty break
The stamp duty holiday announced in the budget is set to benefit hundreds of first time buyers in Streatham. Purchasers of properties worth up to £250,000 are now exempt from paying the 1 per cent stamp duty tax to the Government when buying
