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Stabbed in 'parking row'
A man who recently recovered from heart surgery was stabbed after a row over a parking incident, a court heard. The argument allegedly started when Christina Homatenos, of Foxwarren, Claygate, tried to drive her car out of a tight parking space
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LIVE Crystal Palace V Burnley
Crystal Palace take on Burnley this afternoon looking to take another three points in the Championship. The Clarets travel to South London off the back of a 2-1 midweek defeat at Middlesbrough whilst Palace of course had that thumping 4-1 home
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Milestone for police engagement project
The Metropolitan Police has revealed it has reached more than 100,000 youths as part of a campaign to break down barriers between police and young Londoners. It has launched several youth projects already, including Lambeth Kickz, part of
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Woman throws herself in front of train after brother and son suicide
A devastated woman threw herself in front of a speeding train after her son and brother hanged themselves, an inquest heard. Former nurse, Monica Wright, 59, who lived in Carshalton, was killed by a 75mph Waterloo-bound train after doing a “cartwheel
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School swells crowds for Pope
A school has revealed its plans for taking pupils close to the Pope during this week’s visit. Students and staff from Ursuline High School in Wimbledon are set to attend three of the public appearances to be made by the pontiff - who will stay at
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Green used by hospital patients celebrates 10th birthday
More than 700 visitors enjoyed entertainment including morris dancers and a steel band at the Woodcote Millennium Green’s 10th birthday celebrations. Epsom General Hospital patients and visitors regularly use the tranquil six acre space, next
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Teen sorry for stealing charity box from KFC
A teenager from Hersham who stole a charity box from the counter of a Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant has been forced to pay £5 in compensation to World Hunger Relief. Stuart Daly, 18, of Beech Close, pleaded guilty at Staines Magistrates’ Court
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Girl, 8, climbs Ben Nevis for charity
An eight-year-old from Streatham Vale raised £2,000 for charity by scaling Britain’s highest peak. Granton Primary School pupil Sophie Harris climbed and descended 1,343m Ben Nevis in an impressive nine hours on August 21 with her uncle Daniel
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Molesey girls football team meets Sir Geoff
The girls’ football team from Molesey Juniors was invited to Wembley stadium recently, where they had their photograph taken with England World Cup legend Sir Geoff Hurst. The team, which recently represented Team Elmbridge at the P&G Surrey
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Lambeth Olympic pin badge launched
Lambeth’s Olympic pin badge to celebrate the 2012 Games has been launched. The collectable badge, featuring the London Eye – the borough’s symbol for the games chosen by residents – will be worn by staff at the tourist attraction and will soon
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Greening warns Welsh against complacency
London Welsh head coach Phil Greening has warned his players against complacency ahead of the Exiles’ trip to Plymouth Albion, who are still searching for their first Championship win of the season. Welsh travel to the south coast on the back
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"We won't sack our Mayor" council claims
Labour councillors have angrily rejected allegations they are planning to axe the post of mayor in a bid to cut the cost of council services. The row was sparked when council officers presented the money-saving proposal to the leaders of Merton’s
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Picking up fruit of the bloom
Parks and gardens in Sutton have won a crop of awards in the London in Bloom competition. Sutton picked up a Silver Gilt award for the second year running at the awards ceremony at the Guildhall in the City of London. The Oaks Park in
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Rhino Boy to run in New York Marathon
As he ran the 26.2 mile London Marathon in a giant rhino costume last year, Ewell fundraiser Chris Green said to himself: “Never again”. But the 35-year-old has donned the massive suit again to prepare for another charity adventure in aid of
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Mystery artist transforms empty house
An abandoned house in Tooting has been transformed into a giant piece of artwork thanks to a mystery street artist. The house, in Burntwood Lane, is now decorated with human figurines, colourful flowers and a sign reading “Homeless 9,500, Empty
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Whitgift Centre offers makeovers to celebrate birthday
The Whitgift Centre is hunting for Croydon residents who turn 40 this year as it celebrates four decades of business in the town centre. A new website celebrating the shopping centre’s anniversary has been set up offering fellow 40-year-olds
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Hairdressing assessor teaches Burmese children
A hairdressing assessor’s trip to her home country, Burma, inspired her to set up a charity to help children there. My Mu Win, who works at Kingston College, visited a village in Kawhmu Aung Zabu last year, where the monastery school and youth
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Boroughs join forces to boost business employment
Employers can gain free access to a council-backed talent pool thanks to a new scheme set up by four London boroughs. Croydon Council has joined forces with Merton, Sutton and Wandsworth to launch the new job brokerage service, which aims to
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Comedian brings "llaughter" to Battersea
A Battersea comedian is laughing all the way to the bank after setting up his own stand-up night. Al Cowie, 35, of Trott Street, said he set up Llaugh in Clapham Junction in a bid to bring “intelligent” comedy to residents. The show,
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Boy died from allergic reaction after taking painkillers
A Weybridge teenager died after having an allergic reaction to painkillers he and a friend took at a party, an inquest heard. Stephen Gurr, 19, died at St Peter’s Hospital, Chertsey, on February 18 this year, four days after he was taken there
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"Malicious" Croydon dance teacher sentenced to two years in prison for fraud
A dance teacher who forged more than 100 exam certificates has been sentenced to two years in prison. Amanda Brugnoli-Lines gave her dance students higher grades on forged certificates to bolster the reputation of her Dance Lines Academy, which
