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British Transport Police swoop at Hersham and Hampton Court stations
A mass police operation targeting antisocial behaviour on trains across south London and southern England resulted in 80 arrests in one day. British Transport Police (BTP) made eight arrests for fare evasion at Hersham station and handed them
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Yobs steal scooter in knifepoint robbery
An 18-year-old was forced to hand his scooter over to a gang of yobs during a knifepoint robbery. The three robbers demanded the teen’s crash helmet, the keys to his scooter and stole £10 after the youngster parked his black Piaggio Typhoon
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Sutton's failings highlighted again
Sutton & Epsom’s inability to break down opposition defences was highlighted in a fourth straight London One defeat on Saturday. Time and again players made useful breaks only to run into contact without support. Sutton’s pack was on top in the
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Hill wants repeat Richmond performance
Richmond director of rugby Steve Hill has warned his players only performances against National Division Two South’s top teams count. Hill’s men ran in a cricket score as they thrashed former second-tier outfit Newbury Blues 81-13 at the weekend to
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Dennis regains Michael Bradley Memorial title
Past winner Steve Dennis of East Grinstead Cycling Club won the Michael Bradley Memorial event, Epsom Cycling Club’s open 25-mile time trial, held on the Horsham, Crawley and Southwater course on Sunday. He led home a field of 120 riders in 51 minutes
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Record breakers at Switchback event
Newham’s Abdi Madar set a new course record in winning Striders of Croydon’s five-mile Switchback cross country race on Sunday. He knocked 13 seconds off the previous best set by Herne Hill’s Dave Robinson to clock 27 minutes, 21 seconds and finish
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Whitgift boys prepare for South African challenge
The Danone Nations Cup World Final is shaping up to be a very special event for two British Schools, writes Stephanie Harwood. Croydon's Whitgift Independent School and the Archbishop Beck Catholic Sports College will both be taking part in this incredible
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Twickenham's Low storms to points in the wet
Twickenham biker Simon Low defied a broken foot suffered last time out to score points in the penultimate round of this year’s British 125cc Championship at Silverstone on Sunday. The 23-year-old qualified his Team Shop4bikers/Dutch-2-UK Racing Honda
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Simmonds suspension hurts Hampton
Hampton & Richmond Borough midfielder James Simmonds will be missing for the Beavers this week, despite delivering his best performance for the club at the weekend. Boss Alan Devonshire labelled his side’s 4-0 FA Cup triumph at Bromley as ‘okay’ after
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Bicycle anti-theft scheme welcomed by Kingston cyclers
A new initiative to address bicycle thefts has been enthusiastically welcomed by Kingston Cycling Campaign (KCC). The trial scheme, running on Saturdays in September and October, sees the new 140-space secure bicycle park at Kingston's Guildhall
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Beddington home owners warned to lock their doors
Detectives in Beddington today (Monday 27th Sept) are reminding householders to take a few simple steps to secure their homes before they go out as part of a London-wide anti-burglary campaign. Doors and windows should be closed and locked
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Pathologist blames Gardner death on "unanticipated" blow
The pathologist in the Ben Gardner murder trial told the jury that either the first or third blows caused the brain haemorrhage which killed the IT expert. IT expert Mr Gardner, 30, had been out celebrating his girlfriend Allana Devine's birthday
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Kingston losing run continues
Kingston RFC are still yet to win a game this season as they lost 32-11 away to Old Walcountians on Saturday. Chibweka Kavindele crossed the try-line for the visitors after a powerful run and Alan Ockenden kicked three goals as Kingston held
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Ks Tolfrey is simply the second best
Boss Alan Dowson has hailed goalkeeper Rob Tolfrey as the second best signing of his career behind striker Bobby Traynor. The 23-year-old’s penalty shoot-out heroics after a second 1-1 draw with Margate on Monday night secured an FA Cup third qualifying
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Sutton's Woods-Garness wants shift on front line
Sutton United forward Bardley Woods-Garness says he is out to prove to boss Paul Doswell he is worth a shout for a shift on the front line. The 24-year-old has battled back from summer surgery on his knee to fire five goals in his last five games for
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New management happy to help Rams
New Croydon Athletic caretaker managers Dave Garland and Bob Langford had no problem returning to help out the stricken Rams. The pair, sacked just under two years ago, offered to work for free at the KT Stadium after the club were cleared to continue
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Farleigh Court set for a facelift
Ambitious plans are being set in motion to transform a Croydon golf club into a top notch venue. Foxhills, which already runs a health spa and golf club at Ottershaw near Chertsey, has just taken over Farleigh Court at Selsdon. The family-run company
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Man accused of toddler murder faces months in custody
A 27-year-old man charged with murdering a toddler by setting fire to the house she was sleeping in has been remanded in custody. Richard Curtis Kwakye was arrested hours after a fatal flat fire in Camberwell which left the child’s mother,
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Bicycle shops team up with Elmbridge police to prevent bike thefts
Cycle thieves beware - Surrey Police has teamed up with cycle shops in East Molesey and Long Ditton to reduce the number of criminals profiting from cycle related crime. The thumbprint signature scheme is a low-cost yet effective way of deterring
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Ks through after penalty shoot-out
In an epic two-match war of attrition, which was impossible to predict right up into the penalty shoot-out, Kingstonian won the right to travel to Blue Square Conference South side St Albans City for the FA Cup third qualifying round on Saturday October
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Esher skipper demands improvement against Dragons
SKIPPER Dave Slemen has called for a reaction from his Esher side when they take on London Welsh in Friday’s big derby showdown at Molesey Road. Championship newcomers Esher have suffered three heavy defeats after starting the season with impressive
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Cooper prepared to ring the changes
Jim Cooper is not scared of ringing the changes ahead of Saturday's FA Trophy encounter with Biggleswade Town. The Metropolitan Police secured a 2-1 victory over Burgess Hill Town this weekend marking their best ever start to a season with ten consecutive
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Plans to revitalise Eden Walk shopping centre on display
A two day exhibition of proposals to improve and revitalise the Eden Walk Shopping Centre in central Kingston will get underway on Friday. The plans for the centre, which includes Sainsbury’s, Boots and Marks and Spencer, will be on show at
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Brooke Gets GB Water Polo Call Up
As a result of a recent trial in Liverpool, Sutton and Cheam Swimming Club's Brooke Tafazolli has been selected for the Great Britain Junior Girls Water Polo Squad. This squad will form the basis of the GB team that will compete in next years European
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Palace boss: Nobody is panicking
George Burley insists it is too early to start panicking at Crystal Palace. The Eagles crashed to their heaviest defeat in seven years on Saturday when they were thrashed 5-0 by Derby County, leaving them pointless and scoreless away from home prior
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Diomansy and Johnson can fill Fulham void
Fulham boss Mark Hughes believes the returns of Diomansy Kamara and Andy Johnson can paper over the cracks in his forward line. Hughes was left fuming last week after Tuesday’s Carling Cup defeat to Stoke City when summer signing Mousa Dembele
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Herne Hill reach national relay finals
Herne Hill Harriers finished 13th out of 62 teams in the South of England six-stage Road Relay Championships on Sunday to reach next month’s national championships in Birmingham. The Harriers’ six-man team got off to a strong start thanks to Chris Busaileh
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Fundraising concert for Clapham charity
A soprano will be using her vocal talents to help raise money for a Clapham-based charity. Dramatic coloratura soprano, Odette Woods, accompanied by pianist Stephen Rose, will be performing to help raise funds for Trinity Hospice, which is
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BEDDINGTON FARMLANDS BIRD WALK OCTOBER 3RD
All are welcome to a free bird walk at Beddington Farmlands on Sunday October 3rd. The walk will meet at 0915 outside Hackbridge Train Station and will last 1.5-2 hours. Please contact Peter by email on littleoakgroup@btinternet.com to book
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Road closure in Hackbridge
Motorists are being given advanced warning that a section of one of Hackbridge’s main roads is to close overnight this weekend. The A237 London Road will be shut at 11pm on Saturday (2 October) until 6am on Sunday (3 October) as part of the
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Chapman and Woodland triumph
Following their excellent performances in the Age Group World Championships in Budapest earlier this month, Matt Chapman and Beckie Woodland continued in the same vein on Sunday winning the Windfarmer Olympic Distance Triathlon in Lydd. In very windy
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Redskins go top of national league
Streatham Redskins soared to the top of the English National League with a hard fought 3-2 win over Milton Keynes this weekend. The South London side took a full squad up to Buckinghamshire including star Slovak forward Peter Molnar who had missed
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Princess Alice Hospice prepares for 25th anniversary celebrations
Princess Alice Hospice is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a service of thanksgiving at Guildford Cathedral on Saturday, October 2. The Esher-based hospice, which provides vital end-of-life care, is inviting supporters, staff and volunteers
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New Malden gathers to mark 70th anniversary of the Blitz
New Malden's old and young came together last weekend to remember the horrific bombings which devastated the town during the Second World War. Over 300 people visited Christ Church, New Malden, on Saturday, September 18, to commemorate the
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Cancer victim blames asbestos in tax offices for illness
A cancer victim doctors say has just months to live plans to sue the Government tax office she believes exposed her to asbestos. Retired civil servant Helen Wickings from Wallington went from swimming six miles a week to barely being able to
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Cocaine bust pair appear in court
Two people arrested during a £250,000 cocaine bust in July appear at Croydon Magistrates Court today. Police arrested the pair on July 2 and 3 after they stopped two cars in Whyteleafe. Two men in the first car were arrested after they allegedly
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Guantanamo Bay play's appearance in Kingston shocks detainee
An ex-Guantanamo Bay inmate from New Malden was “lost for words” after seeing his harrowing experience dramatised in a play to be performed in Kingston. Hard-hitting play “Rendition Monologues” is being premiered at All Saints’ Church, Kingston, on Saturday
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Libraries to mark Black history
Libraries will be the focus of Black History Month in Merton holding events including themed film screenings and African craft workshops. The celebration of black culture runs throughout October with Caribbean food served up in Morden library
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Old Plough in doghouse over hygiene
A pub next to the Chelsea FC training ground is in the doghouse after being caught allowing animals to wander through the kitchen’s walk-in chillers. The Old Plough, near Cobham and Stoke D’Abernon station, was investigated by Elmbridge Council on August
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Ex councillor to be interviewed in child porn investigation
A former Lambeth councillor arrested on suspicion of downloading child pornography from the internet is due to speak to police again on October 1. Toren Smith resigned as a councillor for Tulse Hill after he was arrested on suspicion of downloading
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Teen who stabbed intruder spared jail
A teenager who repeatedly stabbed an intruder in his West Norwood home was spared a jail sentence because he was acting in self defence. Zarak McKoy, 19, wrestled a knife from Patrick Daniels-Gordon, 20, before turning the blade on him after
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Flytippers dump 20 tonnes of rubble in garden
A holidaying couple returned from their summer holiday to find 20 tonnes of rubble in their garden, and could be prosecuted if they fail to clear it. Cheryl Pandis, 55, from Mitcham, found about seven skip-loads of building debris on her land
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Phone parking set to revolutionise Sutton
Struggling with coins could be a thing of the past as pay-by-phone parking is being introduced to Sutton. The quick and easy to use system will enable residents to pay over the phone using a credit or debit card instead of using cash in council
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Historic water tower faces demolition
A housing association is planning to demolish an “eye sore” water tower after most neighbours said they wanted it knocked down. London and Quadrant (L&Q) Housing Association, which owns the 12-storey Horton Water Tower, in Cavendish Walk, Epsom
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Black History Month line-up announced
Black History Month is being celebrated with a programme of free events in October. The events include workshops with black history experts, book launches, film screenings and craft-making for children. The month will be launched with
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School 'forcing mum to break the law'
A single mum claims she is being forced to send her two young children to school without car seats - putting their lives at risk. Cheryl Burnham, of Tildesley Road, Putney, said she currently has no choice but to send Kyian, five, and three-year-old
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Aid to flooding victims
Victims of the Pakistan flooding are to receive help with safe water supplies from Sutton and East Surrey Water. The company is sending 13 collapsible storage water tanks to the country which can be rapidly transported and set up to provide
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Tax tips on offer from HMRC at Fairfield Halls
Businesses terrified by tax or concerned about their cash flow can help get a grip on their finances at Fairfield Halls. Members of Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs will be on hand to offer tips on how to cope with tax matters and save time
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Pressure on to provide vital housing funding
Pressure on the Government to provide funding promised to improve Lambeth’s deteriorating social housing stock was stepped up with a visit to Streatham by shadow housing minister Jon Healey last Tuesday. Mr Healey MP visited the Valley Road
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Friend of Ben Gardner murder trial defendant gives key evidence
A friend of one of the Ben Gardner defendants gave evidence from the witness stand today. IT expert Mr Gardner, 30, had been out celebrating his girlfriend Allana Devine's birthday when he was set upon by a group of men in Throwley Way, Sutton
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TV's Ortis Deley uses pedal power to raise money for hospital
TV presenter Ortis Deley helped raise more than £3,000 for the neonatal unit at St George's Hospital by taking on a 72-mile bike ride. The Gadget Show star joined a team of rugby players called the Storks on September 18 as they rode from the Tooting
