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Palace player ratings v Derby County
Julian Speroni 7 – It is no exaggeration to say it would have been double figures without him. He made some top quality saves and could do nothing about the goals. Badly let down by those in front of him. Palace's man of the match. Nathanial Clyne
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Dreadful Palace hit for five by Rams
Crystal Palace were thumped 5-0 by Derby County at Pride Park, with James Vaughan sent off in the first half. Palace were already losing to Alberio Bueno's goal after Claude Davis' mistake when Vaughan lunged in on John Brayford and was deservedly shown
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Blenheim's Coffee Morning Was A Success
On Friday 24th of September, the students of the Blenheim High School Sixth Form, mainly Year 13s, set up a coffee morning during their breaktime to raise money for the Macmillan Nurses who help cancer patients through their struggles with the
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Merton Low Carbon Zone residents pick up prizes
Three Merton Low Carbon Zone residents picked up green prizes for their efforts to reduce their carbon footprint. Jasia Fareed was awarded a top prize after making significant changes to her energy consumption habits and is now the proud owner
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Bees handed Blues trip in Carling Cup
Brentford will try to beat a second Premiership team in blue in the fourth round of the Carling Cup. The Bees have been drawn away at Birmingham City - a tough reward for their penalty shoot-out victory over Everton on Tuesday.
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Kingston Hospital staff to quit over plans to create more spaces for patients?
Plans to cut staff parking at Kingston Hospital to create more parking spaces for patients and visitors has left hospital employees in turmoil, with some threatening to leave their jobs. The proposals, due to be implemented early next month, follow
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Prime ministers' biographer book signing at Epsom Racecourse
An acclaimed author who recently released a book to coincide with the 70th anniversary of the blitz, is attending the final day of racing at Epsom Downs Racecourse to sign books for racegoers. Author, journalist and contemporary historian Francis
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Colliers Wood tower developers forced to clean up act
A second council order demanding developers of the Colliers Wood Tower secure and beautify the building voted London’s ugliest was issued on Tuesday. The Section 215 notice comes into affect amid reports of crumbling masonry and increased crime
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Children excited after playground plans saved
Children in Ashtead will finally get a desperately needed new playground after Mole Valley Council agreed to plug a potential £95,000 funding gap caused by Government cuts. Mums feared that plans to build new facilities in Ashtead Recreation
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Student invasion as plans for accommodation is given the thumbs up
Clapham Junction is set for a student invasion after a plan to build accommodation for young people attending Imperial College was given the thumbs up. Wandsworth Council’s planning application committee approved a proposal to build 114 studio flats
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Pregnant New Malden newsagent traumatised by yobs with fake gun
A 13-year-old boy who tried to rob a newsagents with his gun-toting friend was not punished harshly enough, according to the pregnant newsagent owner left traumatised by the ordeal. The boy, who was 12, was pressured into joining a 16- year-old
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'Angry mum beat me', says 60-year-old man
Young children watched in horror when an argument over parking during the school-run erupted into a full-blown street brawl. According to witnesses, a 60-year-old man was beaten to the ground by a parent and her friend after he objected to
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Commuters could see train extended
Commuters could have a morning rush hour train extended from a four-car to an eight-car train. MP for Carshalton and Wallington Tom Brake said Southern agreed that the 8.38am from Wallington to London Bridge would be lengthened if additional
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Campaign to save UK's oldest cycle track
A campaign has been launched to save the oldest cycling track in the UK. The Herne Hill Velodrome was used for cycling events in the 1948 Olympics. But the venue in Burbage Road, where three-time Olympic gold medallist Bradley Wiggins
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Voluntary groups boosted by council grants
Voluntary groups and charities in Elmbridge received £195,711 in grants and contracts from Surrey County Council last year. The biggest recipients were Cobham Children's Centre which received a £93,460.55 grant in 2009/10, and Surrey Crossroads
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Alarming number of residents going untested for diabetes
Too many adults in Kingston are untested for diabetes, charity Diabetes UK has claimed. Nearly 3,000 people in Kingston may be unaware they have debilitating type 2 diabetes, which can cause blindness, amputation and heart disease. These
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LIVE: Derby County v Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace will look to keep their good form up later today when they travel to Derby County and you can catch all the action live here. The Eagles have taken four points from their last two games and manager George Burley will be hoping
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Internet scam warning in Sutton
Sutton Trading Standards is warning online buyers to take care after an employee of Sutton Council nearly became a victim of fraud. The fraudsters used a well rehearsed scam. First they trawl the internet looking to buy expensive items such
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Wild about nature’s return
Wildlife is returning to wetlands after the area received nature conservation status. A male reed bunting was recorded at Anton Crescent Wetlands this summer, the first time in about a decade. The bird was spotted perching among the
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Marco Pierre White to hold cooking masterclass
Celebrity chef Marco Pierre White will reveal the secrets of Michelin star cooking during a masterclass in Leatherhead. Unilever Foodsolutions will host the charity event at the state-of-the-art Knorr’s Kitchen, in Springfield Drive.
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AFC Wimbledon fun day next week
AFC Wimbledon is opening its doors to families in a bid to outdo its Premier League neighbours. A sports-themed community fun day is planned for Saturday, October 2, at the Kingsmeadow ground as Wimbledon aim to create a family-draw not found
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Student artists prepare colourful entrance to John Lewis
Up-and-coming artists from Croydon College will be battling it out to see their work grace the entrance of the new John Lewis in Purley Way. More than 50 students are expected to enter a competition launched by the company to find an At Home
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Free advice surgeries for businesses
Businesses can get free advice from specialist advisers next week. Business trainer GLE One London and Lambeth Council are hosting surgeries between 9.30am and 1pm on September 30 and October 1, in the Sunnyhill House Business Centre in Sunnyhill
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Boxer Ricky gets ready to rumble
Ricky Boylan is relishing the chance to prove his worth in front of the TV cameras after turning professional. The 22-year-old from Carshalton will make his professional debut on the undercard to George Groves’ Commonwealth title fight at York Hall,
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MEMORY LANE: Immigration policy sparks housing row
A huge row broke out after an Asian family was housed by Wandsworth Council within a week of arriving in the UK, 34 years ago. Opposition councillors reacted angrily to news they had been given a home ahead of more than 7,000 families on the
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Ks get some extra backing
Kingstonian FC have signed a new sponsorship deal which will mean Banquet Records will join Prestige Cars and Couriers, on the back of their playing kit. Alan Dowson comments: "We're very lucky to have such great sponsors in the club - from Chris
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Southern Comforts: Oceanside - Days Six and Seven
With another timezone jolt safely negotiated thanks to a good night's rest, days six and seven are all about sun, sea, sand and surf. Oceanside is one of the major surfing hotspots in Southern California, and as such is also the home of the
