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Plenty keeping a watchful eye as Wimbledon win again
AFC Wimbledon 3-0 Cambridge United In his programme notes, chief executive Erik Samuelson discussed the surge in scouts. The problem, he explained, was down to accommodation. Too many spies, not enough seats. If you want to come in, it's standing
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Outstanding Results for Local Girls School
St Philomena’s Catholic High School for Girls celebrated record breaking A level results this year, it was revealed. Year 13 students gained 29 ‘A’ star A levels; the first year in which this exam grade was available. The school in Pound Street, Carshalton
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Tasty Italian comes to Wallington
Italian restaurant Seraffino has opened in Wallington, replacing Blacks restaurant and bar. The restaurant's owners, Harry, Gabriela and business partner and chef, Afrim. opened the doors on 9 September. First impressions of Seraffino’s did not
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Peruvian Economy- On the Rise?
On Tuesday 13th July, 2010 I set off for a month’s trip to Peru, with my school, which is located in Surrey. While I was there I did various things such as participating in charity work to build a school, trekking up Machu Pichu, and I visited
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Brown: Scottish win a relief
London Scottish player-coach James Brown admitted his side’s first win of the season came as a relief at the weekend. The Exiles had suffered three straight National Division One defeats until dispatching Redruth 34-15 at the Athletic Ground to move
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Bees hit rock bottom
Brentford hit rock bottom of League One following their second consecutive 1-0 defeat away from home, this time falling to league leaders Brighton and Hove Albion at the Withdean Stadium on Tuesday night. Last week’s cup heroics against
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Bees injury crisis could see Forster delay op
Brentford striker Nicky Forster is set to delay an operation to ensure it is all hands on deck as the Bees bid to stop their league season from imploding. The 37-year-old played through the pain barrier as boss Andy Scott’s men slumped to a
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51 Penshurst Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7EE
Application Number: 10/02899/P. Location: 51 Penshurst Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7EE. Proposal: Erection of single storey rear extension
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Black Tortoiseshell Female Cat
Missing Black Tortoiseshell Female Cat, brown markings, maybe grey collar, name Katie from Surbiton Tel: Anne 020 8390 0743 or 07752 662979 £40 reward offered
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Black Tortoiseshell Female Cat
Missing Black Tortoiseshell Female Cat, brown markings, maybe grey collar, name Katie, from Surbiton. Tel: Anne 020 8390 0743 or 07752 662979 £40 reward offered
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123 Fairlands Avenue, Thornton Heath, CR7 6HJ
Application Number: 10/02857/P. Location: 123 Fairlands Avenue, Thornton Heath, CR7 6HJ. Proposal: Demolition of the existing garage to the rear and erection of a single storey detached building for storage/cycle parking; erection of a single storey
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22 Lonsdale Gardens, Thornton Heath, CR7 6ET
Application Number: 10/02056/P. Location: 22 Lonsdale Gardens, Thornton Heath, CR7 6ET. Proposal: Retention of single storey detached building at rear
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358 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7EQ
Application Number: 10/02827/P. Location: 358 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7EQ. Proposal: Use for purposes within class A1 (retail)
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66 Howberry Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8HY
Application Number: 10/02460/DT. Location: 66 Howberry Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8HY. Proposal: Erection of single storey side/rear extension (amendment to planning permission 09/01410/P)
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13 Kensington Avenue, Thornton Heath, CR7 8BT
Application Number: 10/02471/P. Location: 13 Kensington Avenue, Thornton Heath, CR7 8BT. Proposal: Erection of single storey rear extension
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33 Luna Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8NZ
Application Number: 10/02572/P. Location: 33 Luna Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8NZ. Proposal: Demolition of the existing garages; erection of a two storey three bedroom detached house with accommodation in the roofspace; provision of associated parking
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Whitehorse Manor Junior School, Whitehorse Road, Croydon, Thornton Heath, CR7 8SB
Application Number: 10/02351/P. Location: Whitehorse Manor Junior School, Whitehorse Road, Croydon, Thornton Heath, CR7 8SB. Proposal: Demolition of the existing nursery building and part-demolition of the existing kitchen; erection of a single
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27 Norbury Avenue, Thornton Heath, CR7 8AL
Application Number: 10/02782/P. Location: 27 Norbury Avenue, Thornton Heath, CR7 8AL. Proposal: Erection of single storey rear extension and dormer extension in side roof slope
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Motcombe, Manchester Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8NH
Application Number: 10/02765/P. Location: Motcombe, Manchester Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8NH. Proposal: Erection of a single storey rear extension leading onto a raised timber decking area
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Novice cyclists get in the saddle
A free cycle hire scheme has seen dozens of people swap four wheels for two. The council backed initiative in Colliers Wood saw 50 bikes handed over to residents for a five week loan this weekend. The scheme is designed to get more people
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Parchmore Medical Centre, 97 Parchmore Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8LY
Application Number: 10/02589/A. Location: Parchmore Medical Centre, 97 Parchmore Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8LY. Proposal: Illuminated wall mounted signs
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66 Malvern Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7LQ
Application Number: 10/02428/LP. Location: 66 Malvern Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7LQ. Proposal: Erection of dormer extension in rear roof slope
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50 Whitehall Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AE
Application Number: 10/02553/P. Location: 50 Whitehall Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AE. Proposal: Erection of first floor rear extension
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St. James The Great RC Primary and Nursery School, Windsor Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8HJ
Application Number: 10/02410/P. Location: St. James The Great RC Primary and Nursery School, Windsor Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8HJ. Proposal: Erection of a detached building with associated store room for use as an after school club
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Quins' Evans backs Camacho's star to keep shining
Harlequins fly-half Nick Evans reckons fans have only seen a glimpse of what Argentinean winger Gonzalo Camacho is capable of. The 26-year-old bagged his first try for the club in his second season at the Stoop having spent much of last year
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Company warned over bikers on Roundshaw Downs
Police officers have issued a warning to a company after it was found to be responsible for transporting heavy duty, off-road motorbikes to Roundshaw Downs where they were ridden in an anti-social manner. Officers from Sutton’s Safer Parks
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Your Bensham Manor beat police
Our team is comprised of Police Officers and Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) and we are dedicated to making your neighbourhood a safer place to live in, work in and visit. We listen and talk to you, and find out what affects your daily life
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Baby death in bed with "cannabis-smoking father" was tragic accident
An eight-week old baby who died after falling asleep on her father’s chest after he was alleged to have been smoking cannabis suffered a tragic accidental death, a coroner has ruled. Chloe Yates, described as a "very healthy, well cared for
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Nepalese man cleared of waiter death
A Nepalese man has been cleared of killing an Esher waiter two years ago. But he admitted being part of the gang who beat him up before he died. Arjun Gurung, 22, was accused of being one of three men who threw 23-year-old Bishal Gurung
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Kay Morris "Mrs M"
Kay Morris "Mrs M" Late of Roebuck Farm and Riding Stables, passed away 27.9.2010 after a long illness bravely borne. Private family funeral
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Richard O'kell
The funeral of the late Richard O'kell Will be held at Putney Vale Crematorium on 12.10.2010 at 9.40am All enquiries to Evershed Brothers Limited, 120 Wandsworth High Street, SW18 4JP Tel: 020 8874 1781
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Thomas Nugent
The funeral of the late Thomas Nugent Will be held at Morden Cemetery on 12.10.2010 at 12.30pm. All enquiries to Evershed Brothers Limited 120 Wandsworth High Street, SW18 4JP Tel: 020 8874 1781
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Whitehorn Jean
Whitehorn Jean Died peacefully on 21st September 2010 aged 80. Beloved Wife of Norman, Mother of Mark and Carol, Grandmother of Tim, Laurence, Martin and Michael. Funeral at Randalls Park Crematorium, Leatherhead at 11.00am on
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Rex Burley
Rex Burley (Of Rex shoe repairs Wallington Green) Passed away after a short illness on the 24th September 2010, at St Helier Hospital, aged 82 years. Much loved Husband, Brother, Dad, Grandad, soon to be Great-Grandad, and friend to many.
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Derek Soleil
Derek Soleil Passed away peacefully in West Middlesex Hospital on Friday 17th September aged 79. Funeral will take place at Hanworth Crematorium on Monday 4th October at 2.00pm. Family flowers only, donations to Help The Heroes
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Doris Emma Lee
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Doris Emma Lee Aged 92 years, on Saturday 18th September 2010. Funeral arrangements are set for 8th October at 2.00pm, North East Surrey Crematorium. All enquiries to A & E Longhurst,
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Chas Maynard
In Memorium Chas Maynard Though his smile has gone forever and his hands we cannot touhch. We shall never lose sweet memories of the one we loved so much. All our Love,>br> Kay, Sons & Daughters & Families and Grandchildren. xxx
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Margaret Dalton
Margaret Dalton Our dear Mum who fell asleep 6th October 2006. In our thoughts every day. Lots of love Dannella, Melvyn and Barrie and all the family XXX
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Osman Amy
OSMAN AMY Cherished memories of my dear Mum who passed into God’s care 1st October 1999. Your memory is my greatest treasure To love and keep with me forever In my heart you will always live The dearest Mum God could ever give Love Shirley
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Trevor James Thomas Jones
Loving and cherished memories of a beloved Son Trevor James Thomas Jones 2nd October 1969 - 30th September 2003 Time has a way of changing things But love for a special Son stays constant through the years Within my heart there is a special place
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Joan Margaret Luff
In loving memory of Joan Margaret Luff Always in our thoughts Husband, Ron, Sons Graham, Andrew and David, Grandchildren Owen, Jessica, Alexander, Daughters-in-Law Alison and Lena.
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Squeak and sour: restaurant's unbelievable hidden filth
Diners tucking into £4.50 plates of Chinese food are blissfully unaware Safi-Tix Noodle Bar restaurant has a serious problem with hygiene. Its owner Lalbaz Safi from Croydon, and manager Fung Tiang Lim, pleaded guilty at Croydon Magistrates
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Trevor James Thomas Jones
Loving memories of my precious Grandson TREVOR JAMES THOMAS JONES 2nd October 1969 - 30th September 2003 You are forever in my thoughts Loved and remembered every day, so very dear I send happy Birthday wishes with my love God Bless All my love
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Globe-trotting fire engine hits China
A team of adventurers aiming to circle the globe in fire engine have taken their trusty truck into the heart of the Far East The team - who are making the nine-month, world-record setting voyage to raise cash for charity - are currently crossing
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Police release violent robber efit
Police have released an efit of a man they want to speak to in connection with a violent robbery where a 29-year-old man was attacked in his own home. The incident occurred after the man had an argument with his attacker as he walked home along
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Exiles' Claassens returns to try-scoring best
London Welsh try-machine Errie Claassens insists he will respond to the challenge laid down by the club’s new speedsters. Old Deer Park new boys Josh Drauniniu and Liam Gibson - with five and three league tries respectively to their names already - have
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Crocus planters prepare for world record in Beddington Park
Fundraisers aiming to break the world record for planting crocus bulbs got in some early practice. Carshalton Rotary Clubs’ parks officer Phil Blake and PC Richard Mehrotra are taking part in the Rotary Club’s Guinness World Record attempt in Beddington
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Musical will teach elderly about bogus callers
Fraudsters posing as charity workers from Age Concern conned a 91-year-old woman into letting them into her house before stealing £100 from her handbag. The man and woman persuaded their elderly victim that they had to fill out some forms after
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Sutton braced for biggest ever Black History Month
The programme for the largest Black History Month celebration ever to take place in Sutton has been announced. Dozens of activities will take place across the borough throughout October to commemorate significant events and notable people in
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Happy Harrison's hat-trick fires Robins
Carshalton Athletic’s Byron Harrison struck an FA Cup hat-trick and boss Mark Butler says he couldn’t be enjoying life more. The Robins hot-shot scored all three in a 3-2 second qualifying round replay win on Tuesday as Athletic ensured Ryman League
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Family fun day at Sutton this Saturday
Sutton United and the Metropolitan Police stage their first community day of the season at Saturday’s Ryman Premier League match with Margate. More than 200 local schoolchildren have attended fun days in previous seasons, and invitations for Saturday
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Old Boys continue fine start
Old Walcountians made it three wins out of three to stay second in Surrey One despite meeting a stiff challenge from a physical Kingston XV on Saturday. Despite a heavy defeat the previous weekend, Kingston proved everything but a pushover and the
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Teen killed 'dirty paedo' who abused her, court hears
A 14-year-old Streatham girl stabbed a “dirty paedophile” to death who she said abused her and her sister, a court was told. The girl, along with her sister’s boyfriend – a 14-year-old from Clapham – stabbed Robert Daley five times in his kitchen
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Mothers criticise Kingston gun student sentence
A campaigner against gun crime has criticised the length of prison stay a Kingston college student has been handed for carrying a gun. Adamo Kizey, 18, who raps under the name StabsOneShot, was jailed for five years on Friday for smuggling
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Former Tory MP Andrew Pelling spotted at Labour leader's speech
Former Croydon Conservative MP Andrew Pelling was a surprise spot in the crowd at new Labour leader Ed Miliband’s conference speech yesterday. The ex-Tory lost his Croydon Central seat to former colleague Gavin Barwell in the May general
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Ruts make a winning start
Old Rutlishians got their Surrey Three league programme off to a winning start with a 23-16 win at Old Radleians on Saturday. They bounced back from an early 6-0 deficit with tries from Harley, Ramen and Gordon. Ruts host Economicals this Saturday.
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Tanners miss opportunity to extend advantage
Leatherhead boss Mick Sullivan rued a golden opportunity for his side to extend its lead at the top of the Ryman League Division One South on Tuesday. The Tanners followed up Saturday’s 3-0 win over Faversham Town, with a thrilling 3-3 draw with struggling
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Palace player ratings v Cardiff City
Julian Speroni 7 - Palace’s most consistent player was reliable once again as his fantastic save at the feet of Chris Burke after Claude Davis’ dreadful pass back ensured his team weathered the early storm. From then on he had little to do and comfortably
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Burley pleased but injury crisis deepens
Manager George Burley hailed his side last night as Crystal Palace recorded their first away points of the season at Cardiff City. The Eagles bounced back from Saturday's 5-0 drubbing at Derby County with an accomplished defensive performance and could
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Palace secure first away point of season at Cardiff
Crystal Palace secured their first point on the road this season after holding high-flying Cardiff City to a drab 0-0 draw at a rainy Cardiff City Stadium last night. Palace went into the game with the worst away record in the entire football
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Old Wimbledonians continue winning start
Old Wimbledonians retained their 100 per cent home record with a scrambled victory over newly promoted Petersfield on Saturday. The hosts made several enforced changes with Robbie Westacott, Ed Connolly and Tom Harwood came in for the missing Tom
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Racing at Kempton this evening
Kempton Park - All Weather Flat First Race Time: 5.50pm Notable Jockeys: After a hugely impressive win at the weekend on Frankel, Tom Queally will be looking for a similar result this afternoon. Ryan Moore and Seb Sanders also feature.
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Fire Brigade bosses 'gambling with people’s lives'
Fire Brigade bosses are “gambling with people’s lives” as the row over firefighters’ proposed new working hours leaves the borough facing a shortage of crews, it has been claimed. The Fire Brigade Union’s (FBU) Wandsworth borough secretary,
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Sutton residents' helicopter pain at an end
After weeks of pressure the numbers of reported helicopters flying over Sutton has dropped, according to residents’ reports. Throughout the summer irritated residents in Carshalton and Wallington inundated the news desk with complaints about
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Tenant arrested over explosion which destroyed flats
A man arrested for allegedly causing an explosion which destroyed a Victorian block of flats was a tenant in the building, the Croydon Guardian can reveal. Dean Ramsey, 51, handed himself in to police hours after fire swept through the three-storey
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Woman robber mugs 91 year old
A robber who attacked a 91-year-old women in her home has been jailed for six years. Sharon Davis, 54, followed the pensioner from an opticians in central Croydon on the T33 bus to Pixton Way, where they got off and headed towards Hartscroft
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Advice scheme set up to beat loan sharks
A new scheme is set to be launched in Sutton to stop people being ripped off by loan sharks. The Credit Union aims to help members to save rather than borrow but it will also provide low cost loans at times of need. It is hoped the Croydon
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Parakeet poo protector hats bring crowds flocking to Chessington
Lorikeet parrets will no longer be depositing unwanted souvenirs on the heads of vistors to Chessington World of Adventures after the theme park introduced umbrella hats to ward off their bright yellow bird poo. Charlie Compton, head of birds at the
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Streatham dad's rooftop protest
A rooftop protestor has hit out at “institutionalised child abuse” by British courts. Dad Archit Ssan climbed an archway at the Ministry of Justice in central London yesterday dressed as the Incredible Hulk. A spokesman for campaign
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Rejected redesign sets Fairfield Halls project back again
The grand redevelopment of Croydon’s crumbling Fairfield Halls has been set back another six months after new designs dreamed up by architects proved too expensive. Spectacular plans for a rejuvenated venue were finished by Keith Williams Architects
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Refurbished Smitham Station to be renamed
Smitham station is to be renamed Coulsdon Town to clearly mark its location. Campaigners in Coulsdon have asked the station, located in the centre of town, have a more recognisable name. Residents and station users were invited to vote
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Financial management of Clapham Park project criticised
A local government watchdog has criticised the handling of millions of pounds of funding for a flagship regeneration project on one of London’s most deprived estates. The Audit Commission found both Lambeth Council and Clapham Park Project
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Jailed businessman loses appeal in Dubai
A Balham businessman has been told he will remain in a Dubai jail after an appeal to quash his conviction was thrown out in court. It is a fresh blow to a campaign to free Safi Qurashi, 41, who was sentenced to seven years in jail for writing
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Hundreds more jobs to go in Lambeth, council leader admits
Hundreds more local authority jobs will be axed in Lambeth by next April, according to its council leader. Coun Steve Reed revealed he expected hundreds of staff to go from the borough's schools, and hundreds more posts to be shed at the town
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Compromise needed over Streatham Hub plan, says MP
As tensions over the controversial decision to take Streatham's ice rink to Brixton rise, MP Chuka Umunna has called for “a degree of compromise” from those involved. Tesco's new planning application for a 50 per cent bigger, 60,000 sq ft store
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Film Society scoops award
A Crystal Palace film society has won a national award. Crystal Palace Pictures, which was set up in the wake of the campaign to bring a cinema to Crystal Palace, has won thebest new film society award at the British Federation of Film Societies
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Walton increases radio links to catch shoplifters
Shoplifters and thugs in Walton will have to be on their guard in the run up to Christmas after the Elmbridge community safety partnership revealed the town's stores have increased their use of a town centre radio system after a two-year dip.
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Cuts "sword of Damocles" dangling over Elmbridge Council services
The sword of Damocles is hanging over the head of services in Elmbridge, the council’s leader warned this week. Non-statutory services such as leisure and culture are under threat as Elmbridge Council prepares for Government cuts it fears could
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New residential home for the elderly to be opened
A new residential home for the elderly will be officially opened on October 1. Addington Heights Resource Centre provides a 50 bed residential home, a day centre for 24 people and 12 places at a specialist day care unit for older physically
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Report exposes falling standards in prison
Wandsworth Prison has been plagued by incidents of self harm and seen a spike in the number of deaths in custody in the past year, it has emerged. According to an annual Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) report, standards at the Heathfield
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Wimbledon readers prepare for Bookfest
Salman Rushdie, Anthony Gormley and the Wombles are preparing to descend on Wimbledon for the town’s annual literary festival. Wimbledon Bookfest kicks off on Saturday, and has attracted its biggest names yet for a week of readings, discussions
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Six-year-olds put thinking caps on for philosophy lessons
Six-year-olds from an Epsom primary school are having to put their thinking caps on for their new philosophy lessons. Annie Thackray, the new headmistress of St Christopher’s School has introduced Philosophy on to the curriculum and now teach
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Southern Comforts: San Diego to Tucson - Day Ten and Eleven
Monday was the final full day in San Diego and we felt it only right to go out as we came in, heading to Mission Beach for a day of sun, sand and surf. With temperatures hitting the highest in Southern California since 1963, the beach was obviously
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What are the biggest issues in Thornton Heath?
What are the most important issues in Thornton Heath, Bensham Manor and West Thornton? ThorntonHeathlive will be hitting the streets in October asking what you hate and love about life in Thornton Heath, but we want to get the discussion going right
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Foyer housing project celebrates 10th anniversary
Founding charity Oasis has celebrated the 10th anniversary of a very successful housing project run in Thornton Heath (in partnership with Broomliegh Housing Association) for homeless young people. Many of the young people went on to good jobs and
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New Thornton Heath phone mast near school a "liberty too far"
Thornton Heath Green Party campaigner Shasha Khan has called the council's decision to allow the erection of an 11.5m phone mast in Boulogne Road - just yards from the Brit School - a "liberty too far" He said: "Given that the OFCOM' report advises
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Your West Thornton beat police
Our team is comprised of Police Officers and Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) and we are dedicated to making your neighbourhood a safer place to live in, work in and visit. We listen and talk to you, and find out what affects your daily
