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Kedwell haunts Evans as Wimbledon return to the top
AFC Wimbledon 2-1 Crawley Town If any Wimbledon fan dreamt last night how this pulsating match would finish, tonight it was played out in oh so perfect high definition. It's a poorly kept secret that these two do not get on. Little history
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The American (18): reviewed
It all sounded so promising. George Clooney as a world-weary hitman, looking for a way out, who holes himself up in a sleepy Italian village, only to find he cannot escape his past as a troupe of fellow assassins come calling. Sounds great right? That
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Kingston court petition handed in to 10 Downing Street
Four Kington magistrates and a Surrey Comet reporter went to Downing Street today to present our petition signed by 4,208 people who backed our campaign to save the magistrates' court. Magistrates collected thousands of signatures on two successive
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UPDATE: Croydon Council respond to South Norwood fire
Emergency teams from Croydon Council have been dealing with questions from residents affected by last night's fire in South Norwood. A council spokesman confirmed the teams had been on site since around 1.30am and had spoken to all affected residents
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Feltham re-open home
Feltham RFC will officially open their new clubhouse on Saturday when they face a Staines fourth team in the Middlesex Merit Table Division Four on Saturday. The Park Road venue was ravaged by fire in an arson attack by former second team player Brendan
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Teddington claim second win
Teddington made it two wins from two in London Divison Three South West when they dispatched Camberley 28-15 at Bushy Park on Saturday. The Antlers, Surrey One and National Junior Vase winners last year, sit second in the table having beaten London
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RugbyRocks returns bigger and better
Rugby sevens and music festival RugbyRocks will expand to two days when it returns to Richmond’s Athletic Ground on June 4 and 5 next year. The event, which will be spread into Old Deer Park, is part of the National Sevens Series and in addition to
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Surrey pair make Ashes squad
Surrey pair Steven Davies and Chris Tremlett have been picked for England's Ashes squad to tour Australia this winter. Davies has impressed for skipper Andrew Strauss' men in the recent one-day series win over Pakistan, while Tremlett has taken 48 LV
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A night to remember...
A couple of days may have passed since Brentford’s glorious Carling Cup victory over Everton but the warm feeling still remains. The Bees were good value for their win over a full strength Premiership side and deserve all the credit that comes their
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Man charged with toddler murder appears in court
A 27-year-old man accused of murdering a toddler by setting fire to a house she was sleeping in has appeared in court. Richard Curtis Kwakye was arrested on Saturday following a fatal flat fire in Camberwell, which left the child’s mother,
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Medics pip Grasshoppers
Grasshoppers were pipped 25-24 by Imperial Medicals in their first home league game of the season on Saturday, writes Ron Chapman. The hosts were quick to make their mark and, after four minutes, the ball was worked inside from a line-out for a try
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Viv McLean and Friends - review
Viv McLean and Friends, St Paul’s Church, Grove Park, 12/11/10 The unusual programme was, to say the least, eclectic; a glorious cornucopia of varied music, verse and song. However, there was a unifying theme – the elements, presented in all
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Fourth Ben Gardner defendant harboured wanted man
The fourth defendant in the Ben Gardner murder trial harboured Jordan Dixon for more than two months as police hunted for him, the Old Bailey heard. Sarah Davey, 41, of Throwley Way, Sutton, is accused of allowing Dixon to stay at her flat
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Driving Instructor Thornton Heath – Andrew Passes his Driving Test!!
This is Andrew happily holding his driving test pass certificate. Andrew took a 30 hour driving intensive course with his local Kiss Driving Instructor in Thornton Heath Troy Samuels. Andrew was very nervous but Troy assured him and got him ready
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Purdham pays tribute to Quins RL
Harlequins RL skipper Rob Purdham has paid tribute to his club and the Rugby League community for supporting his family in hosting the Garry Purdham Memorial Match next week. Co-England coach Steve McNamara is sending a side to play a Cumbria team at
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Driving Instructor Thornton Heath – Raiz Passes his test!!!
This is Raiz from Mitcham proudly holding his driving test pass certificate. Raiz took his lessons with his local Kiss Driving Instructor in Thornton Heath Troy Samuels. Raiz came to Kiss after failing his test twice before with another driving
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Brentford's Weston: Everton win will not change me
Brentford winger Myles Weston will not be distracted if his sparkling display against Everton puts him in the shop window, he’s just focused on winning for the Bees. The 22-year-old was a thorn in the side of the Toffeemen as boss Andy Scott
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Mary Hammond (née Moloney)
MARY HAMMOND (née Moloney) 28th November 1927 to 24th September 1998 12 years Love always Sean xx
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David Bridger
DAVID BRIDGER Formally of Acre Road, Kingston latterly of Phoenix Arizona passed away suddenly on 1st September 2010. You will be forever in our hearts Rest In Peace God Bless Ann and Len
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Brenda Claiden
In loving memory of BRENDA CLAIDEN Forever in our hearts and always in our thoughts. Love from Robert, Jacqui, Louise, David and family
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Joseph Christopher Doyle
JOSEPH CHRISTOPHER DOYLE Aged 35 Sadly passed away on the 14th September 2010. Sadly missed by his partner, 4 children, Sisters, Mum and Dad. Funeral at East Sheen Cemetery Chapel, 29th September at 1.00pm. All welcome. Donations to AICU Trust
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Man arrested after house explosion forces families to flee
An man was arrested after an explosion destroyed a block of flats in South Norwood this morning. Nineteen people were forced to flee their homes after the blaze in a three storey converted Victorian building in Oliver Grove, South Norwood.
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Moulding imaginations at craft event
Imaginations ran wild at a National Play-Doh event in Sutton last week. The free event was hosted at Sutton Library for children aged two to six. Councillor Graham Tope said: “Craft events like this serve a number of purposes – they
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Pubspy: The Lamb, Surbiton
During my long career as a Pubspy I have enjoyed many firsts. Due to the fact that this is a family paper, I can’t go into many of these incidents in much detail, including the one involving the barmaid and a half-cooked sausage, but thankfully
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No crisis at Scottish
London Scottish head coach Simon Amor insists there is no Athletic Ground crisis, despite watching his slump to its third straight defeat. The Exiles lost 37-16 at fierce rivals Rosslyn Park - their heaviest loss of the season - to continue their nightmare
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Bees keeper's heroics give boss Scott selection headache
Brentford manager Andy Scott has conceded goalkeeper Richard Lee’s shoot-out heroics have not guaranteed him a League One starting slot. Lee saved Jermaine Beckford’s spot-kick and watched Phil Jagielka hit a post from 12-yards as the Bees
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Going back in time to celebrate new square
Historical footage of Sutton will be beamed on to Sutton High Street on Friday to mark the start of the spectacular Art of Suburbia festival. Highlights include footage of the 1933 Sutton Carnival, the 1955 celebration of Sutton and Cheam’s
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Jayne Sheriff
Remembering JAYNE SHERIFF Sadly missed, fondly remembered Damian and Uvais Sheriff
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Joan Pearcey
JOAN PEARCEY (Penny to some, Vera to some) Died peacefully in her sleep 16th September 2010 aged 88 years. Much loved and loving Wife and Mother of Herbert, Jenny and the late Susan. Funeral at Putney Vale Crematorium Thursday 30th September at
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Lawrence Laban Morris ("Laurie")
LAWRENCE LABAN MORRIS (“LAURIE”) Of Richmond passed away on 16th September 2010, aged 91. Beloved Father of Stuart and Richard. Funeral at St Anne’s Church, Kew Green at 11.00am on Tuesday 28th September 2010, followed by cremation at Mortlake
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New era begins at Croydon Athletic
Croydon Athletic are asking footballers to come and play for them for free as they begin a new era at the KT Stadium. The Rams came within hours of closure following newspaper allegations about owner Mazhar Majeed but were saved on Tuesday night when
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Martini takes over at Swans
Ambitious new Walton & Hersham boss Chuck Martini says he is out to wake a sleeping giant after taking over at Stompond Lane this week. The 39-year-old Moroccan quit Ryman Division One South rivals Godalming Town on Tuesday to step in to the
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Junior Jensons take to Streatham track
Junior Jenson Buttons took to the track at Streatham Kart Raceway for the latest stage of its championship for young drivers. Twenty cadets and 34 junior drivers dreaming of becoming the next Lewis Hamilton are members of the centre’s academy
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Charity for the disabled celebrates 15 year anniversary
A charity supporting thousands of disabled people is celebrating its 15 year anniversary this November. Sutton Centre for Independent Living and Learning (Scill) has spent 15 years working to make disabled people more independent and give them
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First clean sheet pleases Speroni
Julian Speroni says the lack of clean sheets in the league this season was not on his mind before Saturday's goalless draw with Burnley. The draw was Palace first shut-out in their seventh league game having conceded 12 in the previous six matches but
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BREAKING NEWS: Flats evacuated after explosion rocks homes
5.05pm UPDATE: Croydon Council emergency teams are helping those affected by the blaze - click here for the full story 13.23pm UPDATE: Click here for a picture gallery of the blaze 12.50pm UPDATE: "There was a lot of panic. All
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Pub crisis sweeps through Merton
A wave of pub closures has sent the call of last orders ringing through Merton, and with many being replaced by flats and shops, critics have accused pub companies of cashing in at the expense of communities. More than half of Mitcham’s
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Pub closures: The picture in Wimbledon
Threats of closure at two Wimbledon Village pubs – the Fox and Grapes and Brewery Tap – have angered drinkers. The Fox and Grapes in Camp Road earned a place in football history when it hosted a drinking session by the players of Wimbledon
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Pub closures: The picture in Mitcham and Morden
More than half of Mitcham’s pubs have shut down in just over a decade, with the head of a drinkers’ group blaming mismanagement and tough trading conditions for the closures. The call of last orders at the Cricketers, which could be replaced
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Epsom Station cafe owner given business rate discount
A cafe owner who feared he could go out of business because of a rent increase has been given a temporary reprieve after he was granted a business rate discount. Alaa Habbooby, who runs the Epsom Station franchise of Puccino’s, won huge public
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Elmbridge drivers stung with increased parking charges
The hours shoppers and residents have to pay to park in town centres across Elmbridge have been extended and the cost of buying a ticket increased. The decision was taken by Surrey and Elmbridge councillors on Monday at Surrey County Council's
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Surbiton pooch in line to Winalot of attention
A Surbiton pooch hopes to win a lot of national fame, by becoming the face of a dog food company. The photography competition, organised by Winalot, asked owners to share their favourite pet and family moment. Dog owner Steve Smith said
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Dying mother checks out of hospice to take son to school
A terminally ill mother-of-three discharged herself from hospice the day before she died to walk her son to his first day at school. Gemma Hogg, 31, had been battling with breast cancer since 2008. In January this year she was told the cancer
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Development leaves towering impression on Far East
The developers of a 45-storey tower block planned for the centre of Croydon have showcased the designs in the Far East as an example of striking modern architecture. Delegates at the Colliers International exhibition in Hong Kong's Mandarin
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Kingston Hospital braces itself for financial challenges
Kingston Hospital is bracing itself for financial challenges ahead. The hospital's annual report was advertised on the front of the Surrey Comet newspaper as part of the trust's efforts to reach out to residents and bolster its bid for semi-independent
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Campaigners vow to continue fight to protect green space
A campaign group set up to stop houses being built on a recreation space in East Molesey have said they will continue the fight, despite the developers backing down from the plans. Bloor Homes have withdrawn plans to build 63 houses and 13
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Council to shed up to 35 per cent of workforce
Up to 1,400 Croydon Council staff are likely to lose their jobs as the authority prepares to implement the deepest cuts in its history. The council plans to shed up to 35 per cent of its workforce after claiming it can only survive by outsourcing
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Musicians and artists to take part in street party
Musicians and artists will fill the streets of Leatherhead this weekend for the Arts Alive Festival 2010. Performers will start the annual celebrations with a bang from 10am until 4pm on Saturday. Leatherhead and Dorking town centres
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Doctor details borough's sexual health battle
A leading sexual health consultant has lifted the lid on battling rising rates of HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Mark Pakianathan, a consultant for HIV/GU medicine at St George’s Hospital revealed a plan to move sexual health
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Jobs exodus looms as Nestle plans to leave Croydon
Almost 1,000 jobs could vanish from Croydon town centre after the borough’s biggest private employer admitted it is looking to move elsewhere. Food giant Nestle has been trying to relocate from its crumbling skyscraper in Park Lane for years
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Call for inquiry in to children's unit 'scandals'
A former councillor has called for an independent inquiry into “serious scandals” that allegedly occurred in a children’s department at Lambeth Council. At a town hall committee meeting on Wednesday, September 15, Graham Pycock claimed the
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Police criticised for suspending crime briefings
Police officers are facing a backlash from residents after they suspended neighbourhood crime briefings - leaving communities unable to “protect” themselves form lawbreakers. In the wake of the controversial decision, residents have begun posting
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Action meeting to fight Lambeth cuts
An action meeting to fight service and job cuts in Lambeth will be held on October 7. Save our Services, a campaign group of trade unions, community and pensioners groups, will meet at 6pm at the Vida Walsh Centre in Saltoun Road, Brixton.
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Art auction for Haiti on Monday
Art lovers could find the next Picasso and support a great cause in Wimbledon on Monday. An auction at Cannizaro House, at 6.30pm, will feature artists from Wimbledon Art Studios, and raise cash to support Christian Aid’s work in Haiti. The
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Our Town: A Kingston Story proves a hit
The Rose Theatre has been enthralled by stories of Kingston's past, in one of the most ambitious community projects seen on the subsidised stage. Amanda Dickie, a retired freelance writer, was one of a core group of 15 volunteers who took part
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Outgoing chairman speaks at Conservative Future
The outgoing chairman of the Conservative Future (CF) will speak at the Epsom and Ewell branch next month. Michael Rock, who took over the chairmanship from Mark Clarke in 2008, will be addressing members at the Conservative Club on October
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Twickenham man charged with murder of Thornton Heath baby girl in arson attack
A man has been charged with the murder of a 19 month old baby in an arson attack. Toddler Siariah Letang from Thornton Heath was killed after flames tore through her grandmother Brenda Ricketts’ first-floor maisonette in Camberwell on Saturday
