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Music In The Park
Come 19th June and the grounds of Carew Manor, Beddington Park shall reverberate to the sounds of Beatles favourites. Organised by the Rotary Club of Carshalton Beeches, this musical extravaganza shall feature the Mersey Beatles, one of the best known
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Blenheim announces the start of spring
By Community Correspondent Jenny Bartlett On the 28th April, Blenheim High School announced the beginning of spring through their annual Spring Concert. It consisted of many talented performances from many of the school’s students. Some of the acts
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Election 2010.
With many parties wanting to win the election this year – the three main parties being: Labour, Conservatives, and Liberal Democrats – each trying to convince the British population on major issues such as: the recession, immigration, unemployment
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Craving Caves
By Community Correspondent: Jamie MacEwan One of the first sports whose name left me truly disbelieving was ‘underwater ice hockey’. How could this even function as an event? What did it even mean? Believe it or not, it and many other ridiculous
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Facebook Fever
By Community Correspondent Tasman Hogan Facebook is every teenager’s best friend, and what better way to spend your evenings and/or mornings (if you’re fortunate enough to have a Blackberry/iPhone) browsing through profiles and leafing through
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The Great Divide
By community correspondent Bethan Baxter There has always been a subtle divide between East and West Molesey. It’s always been the ‘snobs’ of the East turning down their noses at the council housing and perceptions of yobs of the West roaming the streets
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Richmond Park: Parking Price Protest
Recently there has been an uproar surrounding plans to introduce parking charges for the first time in Richmond Park. The idea is to charge visitors £2 per hour to park in one of the six car parks on location. Since 1798 the park has been
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Fill your envelope!
By Community Correspondent Eleanor Roberts Christian Aid Week is from 9th – 15th May this year, it consists of seven days of fundraising, action and prayer. It's a time when communities all over the country get together to raise funds to make real
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Pair remain in elite club
A record 36,549 runners finished Sunday’s London Marathon out of 37,527 starters. They included Ranelagh Harriers’ Mike Peace, 60, and Thames Hare & Hounds’ Jeffrey Gordon, 75, who maintained their membership of the ever-presents club by completing
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Athletics in short
HERE WE GO: The track and field season starts in earnest this weekend with the opening Southern Men’s League matches tomorrow (Saturday) and McCain’s Young Athletes League first round matches on Sunday. Kingston & Polytechnic and Hercules Wimbledon host
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Barcelona is too hot for Yamauchi
Olympic marathon runner Mara Yamauchi has decided not to compete in the European Championships marathon in Barcelona. Yamauchi, who feels the Catalan city will be too hot at the end of July, finished a disappointing 10th in the women’s Virgin London
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Here's to you Mr Robinsons!
Anyone looking at the top of the leader board for Saturday’s Wimbledon Common 5km parkrun could be forgiven for thinking there is some kind of mistake. First A Robinson, second A Robinson – both clocking well under 17 minutes. But that was the way it
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Mini marvels enjoy their success
Richmond and Wandsworth took team titles in the Virgin London Mini Marathon over the final three miles of course from Old Billingsgate to The Mall. Richmond won the boys’ 13-14 race. Tim Livingtone (16 minutes, 33 seconds), was second, helping Wandsworth
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Ertl keen to stay with Palace
Johnny Ertl is desperate to sign a new contact with Crystal Palace - but knows his future could depend on the result of Sunday’s game at Sheffield Wednesday. LIke Sean Derry, Clint Hill, Danny Butterfield and Matt Lawrence, Ertl has been unable
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Two jailed over Sunny Eze murder
Two men have been jailed for a minimum of 30 years each today (April 30) after murdering a 35-year-old drug dealer at his flat. Sunny Eze was stabbed four times at his home in Vyvyan House, Campbell Close, Shooters Hill, on March 4 last year
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Protest group formed against Streatham ice rink plan
A protest group has been created by Streatham's largest community organisations to oppose plans to build an ice rink on Streatham Common. The Hands off Our Common group was formed at a meeting on April 28, following increased concerns about
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Kramer uses hustings to demand change in school selection
Susan Kramer and Zac Goldsmith used a hustings at Tiffin Girls’ School last night to call for the grammar school to change its selection policy to give preference to local children who meet their academic criteria. Speaking before an audience
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Election Fever?
By Community Correspondent Ruba Ameen Yes, the question mark is intentional. Due to all of the recently intense focus on the 2010 Elections, I feel it more suitable to enlighten you in another long-standing event that has sadly lost its limelight
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Closure to hit A3 for water main repairs
Motorists are facing delays this evening as the Bank Holiday getaway begins. The A3 at Roehampton Vale, near the junction of Stag Lane, will close from 8pm to allow work to begin on a burst water main. East-bound traffic will be affected
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Station Stalker: Obsessive listener harrassed Radio Jackie presenters
A stalker from Earlsfield threatened presenters at Radio Jackie in a five-month campaign of phone calls, emails and texts after she became fixated with the station. The broadcaster had to beef up security at its Tolworth Broadway premises after
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Mortgage director fined for leaving customers exposed to fraud
A mortgage director has been find £17,500 after more than 220 of his firm’s customers were left exposed to mortgage fraud. Noel Smith from Andrew Copeland Mortgages failed to pay attention to advice from the Financial Services Authority(FSA
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"Working women" from Surbiton brothel reveal all
Interviews with three non-trafficked women arrested in the July 1 brothel raids were read out to the jury during the trial. Romanian Tatyama Burzen told police she came to the UK to become a prostitute and came across Nikki Chen through the
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Sister was "wrongly accused" of New Malden brothel tip-off
Sandi Chen, who ran a brothel in New Malden that was raided and closed in 2002, blamed her sister Nikki Chen for the tip-off to police, a jury at Croydon Crown Court was told on Wednesday, April 28. PC Graham Marr, of the Metropolitan Police
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Ex-police mole accused of running Surbiton brothel ring
A man claiming to be a police informant working in a Surbiton brothel gave a tip-off nine years ago that led to the cracking of a £1m sex trafficking ring, a court heard. Michael Dalton, 43, is accused of running a lucrative brothel in Glenbuck
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Surbiton 'madam' used massage ads to drum up trade
Newsquest, which owns the Surrey Comet and the Kingston Guardian, took a lead in banning adult services ads in July 2008, after becoming convinced of the link between the adverts and sex trafficking. During the trial, the jury heard Nikki
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Sweet Sixteen and not able to vote
By Community Correspondent Sophie Swithinbank. Whilst sixteen year olds are allowed to join the army, get married, have sex, continue to further education or begin a career, they are still not allowed to vote in the General Elections. How
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Termagant takes Curragh route to the Oaks
Cold weather may have scuppered County Kildare trainer Kevin Prendergast’s attempt to get his crack filly Termagant to Newmarket this weekend but the unbeaten Group One winner is bang on course for a tilt at the £350,000 Group One Investec Oaks over a
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Hymnsheet can hit a classic note
Hymnsheet revealed herself as a filly with real potential when winning her only start at Yarmouth last term and the Cheveley Park Stud-owned three-year-old is being considered for a tilt at Classic glory in the £350,000 Group One Investec Oaks at Epsom
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Be quick on the traps to catch the dogs
The biggest event in greyhound racing returns to Plough Lane, writes Mark Donald. The williamhill.com Greyhound Derby held an extra round last night at Wimbledon Stadium to cope with a bumper entry of 207, adding to the usual Friday and Saturday races
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Gamski and Robinson win again
Defending Britcar champions Witt Gamski and Keith Robinson, of Team MJC, made it two wins out of two by winning the 150-minute race at Snetterton. In glorious sunshine, Gamski and Robinson avoided trouble in their MJC Ferrari 430 to finish ahead of Matt
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Jak's double century puts him in line for trophy
Jak Martin, the 21-year-old Oxford University Captain, has sensationally raced into the lead for this season’s Walter Lawrence Trophy award for the highest-scoring batsman from the six MCC Universities, writes Marion Kuit. Martin’s unbeaten 202 against
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BREAKING NEWS: Pair found not guilty in Wesley Blake murder
The two men accused of murdering Wesley Blake have been found not guilty of the killing. The 27-year-old father was gunned down in St Saviours Road last May. Henry Buahin, 25, of Grecian Crescent in Beulah Hill, and Ahmed Jessey, 21,
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Matt does it for the kids
Matt Naudi, a PE teacher at St Teresa’s Catholic Primary School in Morden, he clocked three hours, 18 minutes, raising funds for the Children’s Trust, Tadworth, in the process. Pupil Victoria Wynne said “Mr Naudi is a great teacher, who makes our learning
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Date set for Tesco application public inquiry
A date has been set for the inquiry which is set to decide whether giant retailer Tesco will be allowed to build a store in Ashtead. The inquiry is due to take place on July 20, in Ashtead, and will have the likes of former Epsom and Ewell
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Wimbledon couple celebrate 64 years of marriage
A couple well known on a Wimbledon street for more than 50 years have celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary. Joe and Jean Spanner, aged 90 and 84, were childhood friends in Newport on the Isle of Wight and married after the end of World
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Giles leads Sutton marathon runners
Fifteen members of Sutton Runners took part in Sunday’s London Marathon. Finishers: 394 Martin Giles 2.48.13, 630 Luis Gomez 2.53.52, 3,194 Andrea Francis 3.22.21 PB, 4,351 Mark Wingham 3.29.47, 7,807 Scott Bartley 3.48.28, 8,436 Anita Hedges 3.51.11
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Chelsea star Ashley Cole drops driving ban appeal
Chelsea and England defender Ashley Cole has dropped his appeal against a driving ban, handed to him when he was found guilty of speeding at more than twice the legal limit. Cole’s lawyers wrote to Kingston Crown Court on Wednesday, April 28
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ELECTION 2010: Twitter first for Surrey Comet election reporting
The Surrey Comet conducted a "new first" in its 156 year history at last night's hustings. ELECTION 2010: No gaffes, no glory in Kingston and Surbiton debate Since the paper started in 1854, reporters have covered scores of candidates debates
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Victims of caged paedophile urged to come forward
Police are appealing for Lambeth residents who suspect they could have been abused by a paedophile to come forward after a man was finally caged last week for a string of sexual offences committed more than 30 years ago. Philip Vivian Thompson
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Swimming success for Atlantis
Sutton Atlantis Swimming Club ran out winners at the Charles Smith Junior B gala. Out of around 40 events in the U11-U14 age groups, Sutton Atlantis claimed 14 victories and a further 18 personal bests to defeat five other clubs. Club website: www.suttonatlantis.co.uk
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Bush kept prisoners to avoid embarrassment, claims former official
Former US President George Bush kept prisoners in Guantanamo Bay despite knowing they were innocent to avoid political embarrassment and further the case for the war on terror, the former Chief of Staff to US Secretary of State Colin Powell has alleged
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Willoughby Arms marks St George's Day in style
Morris dancers were out in force celebrating St George’s Day at the Willoughby Arms on Friday. Landlord Rick Robinson invited the mayor of Kingston to his Kingston pub for the evening of events, held to commemorate the legendary dragon killer
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School garden springs into life
A school garden has been transformed into a living classroom by children and parents. Councillor Ben Khosa, the borough’s deputy mayor, visited Stanley Infant and Nursery School, in Teddington, on Monday to officially open the outdoor area.
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Campaigns for the General Election
By Community Correspondent Sofia Popov Croydon Central is a highly sought and closely fought seat in the general election considering that the Conservatives took the south London constituency in the last election with just 75 votes.
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Meads finish with another draw
Old Meadonians finished their season as they began it with yet another draw, bringing their total to seven this season, at the Riverside on Saturday. Albanians’ injury-time equaliser means the best Meads can finish this Amateur Football Combination
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Vikings up for Surrey Cup final
Richmond Vikings take on Dorking in the Surrey Cup final at Imber Court this Sunday (5pm). The later kick-off time is to allow for a further four finals throughout the way, starting from 10.30am with the Surrey Bowl final featuring Mitcham.
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Going Gay at Crystal Palace!
American 100m record holder and former triple World Champion Tyson Gay says he will use both of Britain’s IAAF Diamond League events, this summer, to maintain his assault on Usain Bolt’s dominance as King of the track. Gay, who is one of 14 Diamond
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Tories could scrap school building projects
Government-funded school building schemes in Wandsworth would be scrapped by the Conservatives, a shadow minister has admitted. Speaking at a seminar organised by law firm Winckworth Sherwood, Nick Gibb, Conservative shadow schools minister
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Maynard proud of beaten Warlingham
Warlingham pushed London One high-flyers Cobham all the way before being pipped in the Surrey Shield semi-final played under floodlights. Warlingham head coach Bill Maynard said: “I am so proud of the lads - their attitude and commitment were first
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And now the end is near...
So now the season’s end really is nigh. With only two games left, my automatic excuse for avoiding Saturday afternoon arrangements made by The Girlfriend will soon be gone. The game against Yeovil Town on Saturday was a fairly dull affair, as a depleted
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Surbiton youngsters have a quacking little walk
Cute toddlers took to the streets of Surbiton on Wednesday, April 28, for a sponsored walk. The toddle waddle, from Maple Infants School down Maple Road, was organised to raise money and awareness for the Meningitis Trust. About 48 children
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Breaking News: Man charged with murder of Croydon student
A man has been charged with the murder of a 16-year-old party goer outside of the Croydon Sports Arena. Croydon College student, Wesley Sterling, was stabbed to death just after midnight on April 18 following a celebration at the arena.
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Award-winning garden glimpses
Art in the great outdoors is coming to Kew Gardens from Saturday as the third annual International Garden Photographer of the Year (IGPOTY) exhibition opens. The specially designed show, featuring weather-proofed prints of the selected photographs
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Levi Bellfield appears in court
Former bouncer and wheel clamper Levi Bellfield has been sent to the Old Bailey to face murder and kidnapping charges after a short preliminary hearing this morning. Mr Bellfield, 41, appeared at Guildford Crown Court today via video link,
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Fulham in Europa League final after stunning Hamburg
Fulham 2 Hamburg 1 (aggregate 2-1) The Fulham Europea League juggernaut rolled on – inexorably – to the final in Hamburg on May 12 as Roy Hodgson’s men came from behind to secure yet another famous victory on a memorable night at Craven
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Hart: Palace must go for broke
Paul Hart reckons Crystal Palace have to go for broke at Hillsborough on Sunday as they look to gain the point that would ensure their Championship safety. With the Eagles hosting a two point advantage over relegation rivals Sheffield Wednesday, a draw
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New Victoria Hospital in administration "to attract investors"
The firm in charge of a private hospital in New Malden has defended a “bizarre” move to put it in administration, even though it is making money and has plans to expand. The New Victoria Hospital, in Coombe Lane West, which employs 250 medical
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Swindon success gives Bees hope
Brentford manager Andy Scott reckons Swindon Town’s promotion campaign is a blueprint of hope for the rest of League One. Danny Wilson’s Robins are still in the hunt for automatic elevation to the Championship have spent the end of last season fearful
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Test Trauma? Revise & shine!
By Community Correspondent Maria D’Silva The time of year is fast approaching where students across Merton gear up for the exam season. One exam is all it takes for students to be judged on the knowledge they have gained over the past year-
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Businessman takes career break to expose climate change danger
A Wimbledon businessman has put his career on hold to write a book aimed at providing the definitive guide on how to tackle climate change. From small tips on how to live a greener life, to lobbying government and businesses into action, Harold
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Desperate pleas to save "godsent" day centre
A charity providing the only outside contact for dozens of elderly and vulnerable residents is on the brink of closure – receiving just enough council funding to limp on until after the election. Staff working for Friends in St Helier (Fish) have been
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Investigation launched after doctors fail to diagnose children's fractures
Mayday Hospital bosses have launched an investigation after doctors failed to diagnose three young children who had broken bones. Twenty-two-month-old Carly Moody, a twin, spent two days in agony after doctors at the hospital failed to spot
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Pair fined total of £600 by Sutton Council for fly-tipping
Two men have been prosecuted for fly-tipping by Sutton Council. Billy Smith, 27, of no fixed abode, was caught red-handed dumping builder’s rubbish in three locations across Sutton in early January and was fined £215. A witness identified
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Young people's guide for Lambeth launched
An extensive guide detailing activities, clubs and advice services available to young people in Lambeth has been published. The What's on Offer guide has just been launched by Lambeth Council, targeting young people aged 11 to 25. It
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Surbiton Smile Centre sets up poster competition
A poster competition has been set up by a Surbiton dentist keen to increase knowledge about oral healthcare among pupils. Surbiton Smile Centre wants to spread the message of healthy teeth in the run-up to National Smile Month from May 16 to
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Specialist eye clinics for sick children launched
New eye clinics have opened for visually impaired children who have cancer, acquired brain injuries, multiple disabilities or complex health needs. Thanks to a new initiative, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust has introduced
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London deputy Mayor meets Surrey leader on population fears
London’s deputy Mayor Simon Milton has met with Surrey County Council leader Councillor Andrew Povey at City Hall, to discuss the capital’s growing population and the potential impact on services in Surrey. Coun Povey said: “I was pleased
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Sutton business gurus question Tom Brake
Some of Sutton’s leading business figures picked the brains of Liberal Democrat candidate Tom Brake in a Question Time-style debate at Wilson’s school in Wallington. The Carshalton and Wallington parliamentary candidate was joined at the debate
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Wandsworth woman reaches 100 milestone
After working in a brewery and Aldridge School as a cleaner, Elizabeth Smith reached the ripe age of 100 earlier this month. Elizabeth, who now lives in a carehome, is pictured celebrating the day with son Martin and daughter-in-law Kay.