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Fish left to fry?
Now, it’s not every day that two Rugby League matches are scheduled back-to-back; a major event for anyone who knows their Baker’s from their Brooker’s, and so was the case on September 4th. It’s fair to say that for said fans the anticipation
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Samaritans Join With Network Rail to Reduce Suicides
Kingston Samaritans is based in St Andrews Road, Surbiton. There are over 100 volunteers, taking turns to provide a 24-hour listening service for people in distress or despair. The highly trained volunteers at Samaritans do not give advice. Instead
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Hannah Cronk
How surprising! HANNAH CRONK is 18 today Love from Mum, Dad, Ellie and family
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Surbiton Hospital plans could be ready by end of November
A planning application to turn Surbiton Hospital into a polyclinic could be submitted by the end of the month. NHS London bosses are currently poring over the business case for the development, David Smith, chief executive of NHS Kingston told
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Virginia Anna Johnson
Virginia Anna Johnson Of West Street, Ewell Village passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Friday 1st October aged 92 years. She had been ill for some months. Funeral to be held at St Mary’s the Virgin, Ewell Parish Church on Wednesday
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Barrie Taylor
Barrie Taylor June 11th 1933 - 28th September 2010 Beloved Husband of Rita, adored Father of Rosemary Taylor and the late Melanie Sinclair and much-loved friend to so many. Family flowers only please, but donations in Barrie’s memory to The Princess
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Pam Nichol
In loving memory of Pam Nichol 1919 - 2010 Much loved and sadly missed Mum & Nanny x x x x
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Graham Glover
It is with deep sorrow we have to announce that after a short illness Graham Glover aged 69 years. Much loved Husband, Dad, Grandad, Brother, Brother-in Law, Friend. Died at kings Collage Hospital on Wednesday 29th September 2010. Funeral Service
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Celica (Shirley) May
Celica (Shirley) May 27.10.1934 - 30.09.2010 In loving memory to a dear Wife, Special Mum, Nan and Great Nan Your smile has gone forever Your hand we cannot touch We have so many memories We loved you so very much x x
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Mary Josephine Rice
Mary Josephine Rice Sadly on 27th September 2010 after a long illness, bravely borne. Private funeral Service Donations, if desired, may be in favour of Diabetes UK c/o The Funeral Directors Alan Greenwood & Sons 020 8546 3960
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Victor Gerald Curtis
Victor Gerald Curtis Died on 28th September aged 91 Beloved Husband of the late Joan, loving Father of Rosemary Sue and Chris, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Funeral Service to be held on Tuesday 12th October at St
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Alfred Ronald Killick (aka Ron)
Alfred Ronald Killick (aka Ron) Sadly passed away on the 29th September, aged 96 Greatly missed by family and friends Funeral Service will take place on Monday 11th October 1.20pm Hanworth Crematorium Family flowers
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Theresa Green
Theresa Green Of Cheam Village Passed away peacefully at St Raphael's Hospice on 28th September 2010, aged 59 years Lovely Wife of Bob and a much loved Sister Loved by all who knew her. Funeral Service to be held at St Christopher's Church,
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Kingston University breathes life into the yellow duster
The grubby yellow duster has been given a fresh makeover by two Kingston students who spotted the potential under its smudges. The university students' duster display, with dresses, booties and a mini robot, was a surprise hit during the London
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Olive Mc Murdo
The funeral of the late Olive Mc Murdo Will be held at Putney Vale Crematorium on 19.10.2010 at 9.40am All enquiries to Evershed Brothers Ltd 120 Wandsworth High Street, SW18 4JP Tel: 020 8874 1781
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Margaret Helen Love
Margaret Helen Love Former resident of kingston died in the Algarve Portugal on the 2nd October 2010 after a long illness which she, as usual, bore in her uncomplaining way. Her husband John and her Daughter Debbie would like to acknowledge the love
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Leslie Graham Edwards
Leslie Graham Edwards 23.1.1941 - 28-9.2010 Passed away peacefully, aged 69 Much loved Husband of Carol and beloved Father of Dale, Tracey, Shane, Sheree and Lee Forever in our hearts and always in our thoughts. We will love you
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Barker Lynne
Barker Lynne Passed away peacefully at West Middlesex Hospital on Friday 24th September 2010 Funeral to take place at Mortlake Crematorium on Friday 8th October 2010 at 1.30pm Family flowers only Donations if desired to Cancer Research Uk c
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Juliet Webb
The funeral of the late Juliet Webb Will be held at Morden Cemetery on 14.10.2010 at 12.30pm All enquiries to Evershed Brothers Limited 120 Wandsworth High Street, SW18 4JP Tel: 020 8874 1781
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Teen stabbed suspected peadophile to protect girl, court hears
A 15-year-old boy told a court how he stabbed a suspected paedophile because he was trying to abuse his girlfreind's 14-year-old sister. The boy walked into Robert Daley's kitchen and saw him with one hand around the girl's throat. The
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Gwendoline Roughton
The funeral of the late Gwendoline Roughton Will be held at Putney Vale Crematorium on 14.10.2010 at 9.40am All enquiries to Evershed Brothers Limited 120 Wandsworth High Street, SW18 4JPTel: 020 8874 1781
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Arthur George Addison
Arthur George Addison Beloved Husband to Jessie Father to Tina and Diane Former Caretaker of Raynes Park High School Peacefully passed away aged 84 years Funeral to be held at Merton and Sutton Cemetery Chapel at 3pm Friday 8th
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Vera Rose Bradford
In loving memory of Vera Rose Bradford Sadly passed away on the 30th September 2010 She will be missed by her Husband Joe & Daughter Janice and family. Funeral Service will be held at 2.30pm on Tuesday 12th October at the
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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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Raymond R Trafford
In loving memory of Raymond R Trafford Passed on 11.10.08 Forever in our hearts Love your Wife and family x x x
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Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (12A) - reviewed
First time around, Michael Douglas's Gordon Gekko became an icon of 80s capitalism in the original Wall Street. He embodied the spirit of the times, that greed is good, but ultimately paid the price with an eight-year stretch in the slammer, writes Rhian
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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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Chris Nundloll
HAPPY RETIREMENT CHRIS NUNDLOLL Chris retires this month after 33 years of dedicated service in the NHS Best wishes From family and friends
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McLagan Jacqueline (née Elsey)
McLAGAN JACQUELINE (née Elsey) Sadly passed away on 4th October 2010 aged 44, beloved Wife of Martin and Mother of Cameron. Funeral Service to take place at St Josephs R.C Church, Epsom at 10am on Friday 15th October. Family Flowers
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Christopher John Lambert
CHRISTOPHER JOHN LAMBERT 22nd December 1946- 30th September 2010. Our beloved Son and Brother of Mark, Andrew and Barbara died peacefully but suddenly on 30th September 2010, following a short illness. He will be sadly missed by all of his family
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New-look Surbiton grab late winner
Surbiton Hockey Club's men 1st XI repaid Reading’s hospitality in agreeing the venue of the two clubs’ national premier division fixture to be switched, because of the continued incompletion of the visitors’ Sugden Road waterbased pitch, by snatching
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Frances Boyce
To Our Wonderful Nan FRANCES BOYCE (Mother) Who loves ya baby, We Do Love from all your Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren & Great Great Grandchildren xxxxx
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BREAKING NEWS: Bellfield to face trial for Milly Dowler murder
Former bouncer and wheelclamper Levi Bellfield is set to go on trial next May accused of the murder of Walton schoolgirl Milly Dowler. Bellfield, 42, formerly of West Drayton in west London, faces two charges of the kidnapping and murder of Milly
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Rider injured in motorbike crash
A motorcyclist was hospitalised after colliding with a car in Morden, despite the crash scene appearing to be deserted. The accident in Morden Road, at about 10pm on Thursday, September 30, was apparently abandoned by the injured parties to
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Frances Boyce
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our mum FRANCES BOYCE Aged 95 on Friday -1st October 2010. Reunited with Dad & Brother Billy. Funeral arrangements are set for Wednesday 13th October at 1.30pm, North
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Esher skipper fears Bees sting
Skipper Dave Slemen insists Esher will not be taking struggling Birmingham and Solihull lightly in Sunday’s showdown at Damson Park. The Bees are rooted to the foot of the Championship after six straight defeats and have yet to pick up a bonus point
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Dawn Irene Cosford
Dawn Irene Cosford Sadly passed away 15th September 2010, aged 79 years Very much loved mum of Andrew and Greg, Mother-in-law of Anne, and Grandmother of Sophie and Fenton. The family would like to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for
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Mansfield Town v AFC Wimbledon match stats
Mansfield Town 2 (Connor 34, Briscoe 84) AFC Wimbledon 5 (S Moore 11 seconds & 84, Jolley 9, Kedwell 43, Jackson 61). Mansfield: Alan Marriott (Neil Collett 45), Gary Silk, Kevin Sandwith, Gary Mills, Steve Foster, Chris Smith, Louis Briscoe, Kyle Nix
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Kingston vets triumph
Kingston College Trampoline Academy director Sarah Silvester and coaches Melissa Day And Rob Baker had a field day at Saturday’s British Veterans Trampoline Finals. Silvester won the women’s U40s, Baker the men’s U40s and Day the women’s U30sm as well
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Rams chairman died day after daughter's birthday party
The chairman of a scandal-stricken football club died the day after a family celebration for his daughter’s ninth birthday. David Le Cluse, 44, chairman of Croydon Athletic Football Club shot himself with a rifle in a lock-up garage in Wallington
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Boss Sullivan slams Tanners' defence
Leatherhead boss Mick Sullivan slammed his side’s defensive lapses that cost them a 3-1 defeat at Enfield Town in the FA Trophy on Saturday. Goalkeeper Chico Ramos’ howler helped the hosts into a 2-0 lead when he threw the ball to the feet of Bryan
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Five-star Richmond beginning to gel
Richmond director of rugby Steve Hill says his men are beginning to gel after securing back-to-back National Division Two South wins for the first time this season. The Athletic Ground outfit ran in five tries to earn a 27-10 bonus-point triumph over
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Pick up a Picasso in Weybridge
Art lovers in Elmbridge no longer have to travel up to the exclusive dealers in London to buy work by Pablo Picasso. Over the next two weeks, the Weybridge-based Globe Gallery is offering hand-signed prints by the Spanish master for sale from
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Kingstonian's Blue Square South wannabes must prove point
Kingstonian boss Alan Dowson wants his players to put their money where their mouth is and prove they can cut it in the Blue Square South by shocking St Albans City on Saturday. Ks travel to Hertfordshire in the FA Cup third qualifying round having
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Corinthian spirit can turn Casuals around
Corinthian Casuals boss Brian Adamson reckons Saturday’s visit of mid-table Worthing could provide the turning point in his side’s season. Casuals are rock bottom of Ryman League Division One South with just two points from a miserable start to the
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Ghost hunting at the manor
Thanks to a generous grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund pupils at Carew Manor School, in partnership with Wandle Valley School will be spending the next year working with SAVVY Theatre Company, exploring the heritage of their Grade 1 listed building
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Esher businessman denies owing council money
A businessman was issued with an arrest warrant when he failed to attend a court hearing for allegedly not paying his council tax. Former chairman of the Esher Business Guild, Jonathan Dunne, was due at Staines Magistrates’ Court on September
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Hazel hails Robins spirit
Ian Hazel feels a much-improved team spirit is the key behind Carshalton Athletic’s impressive early season form in the Ryman Premier league. A late equaliser from David Ray earned a 1-1 draw with Hastings United on Tuesday night, keeping the Robins
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Shipperley: Casuals win was not in doubt
Walton Casuals boss Neil Shipperley was always confident his bench would make the difference after super sub striker Charlie Ide a late winner at Eastborune Town at the weekend. The 22-year-old former Brentford man added to Daniel Lawson’s
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Brown: Moore the merrier for Dons
Terry Brown reckons midfielder Sammy Moore has gone from fringe player to automatic selection after a stunning start to his career with the Dons. Moore was on target twice on Tuesday night as AFC Wimbledon won 5-2 at fellow promotion hopefuls Mansfield
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Streatham Hill bus garage fire still being investigated
Fire investigators are still looking into the cause of a blaze that badly damaged a bus garage in Streatham Hill two weeks ago. Some 50 firefighters and 10 fire engines were called to Brixton Bus Garage, at the top of Brixton Hill, on Monday
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Police cutting overtime to stave off threat of officer cuts
Kingston police are cutting overtime payments for civilian staff, getting rid of mobile phones and asking officers for their pagers in a bid to cut costs. The force said it could reduce its £400,000 police officer overtime spend and shave £25,000
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Formula One car races in for exhibition
Lambeth artists threw open their studio doors last weekend to show off their work to residents. Some 34 venues were open to the public on Saturday and Sunday. Organiser and artist Tim Sutton said: “This event showcases the fantastic
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Appeal after mum and her children pushed to the ground
Two youngsters were left terrified when a thug pushed them and their mum to the ground as they stood on a doorstep in Tadworth. The yob shoved the 37-year-old woman in the chest, causing her children and her friend to also fall over, outside
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Croydon becomes centre of food empire
A successful businesswoman has seen Croydon become the centre of her food empire after high rents killed off her flagship London restaurant. Neelofar Khan launched the Chai Corner exotic tea shop last month in Allders, North End, adding to
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Station kiosk owner caught hoarding stolen sat navs
A station newspaper kiosk owner has been forced to hand over more than £1,000 after being caught with a bag of stolen sat navs. Peter John Capone was found hoarding sat navs worth hundreds of pounds, several bags of European tobacco priced
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Robins battle to earn point
Carshalton had to dig deep to earn a 1-1 draw against a more than useful Hastings side who started the game at a whirlwind pace and worked hard to repel the Robins attacks when their attacking threat faded in the second half. Although the Robins
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New Surrey Bowls League final tables
New Surrey Fours League final table: 1 Supreme played 12 points 95, 2 Cheam 12-95, 3 Belmont 12-71, 4 South London 12-69, 5 Southey 12-68, 6 Sutton 12-62, 7 Croydon 12-60, 8 Purley Bury 12-56, 9 Heathfield 12-46, 10 Norbury 12-45, 11 Old Coulsdon 12-41
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'Megachurch' leader to visit Leatherhead
A “megachurch” leader who draws more than one million followers to his annual conference in Nigeria will visit Leatherhead. Dr William Kumuyi, who has a 125,000-strong congregation in Lagos, will speak at a Pioneer Engage Church networking
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Old Glynonians off to winning start
Newly-promoted Old Glynonians beat Merton 20-10 in their debut Surrey Three fixture at Priest Hill on Saturday, writes Chris Justham. Early on, both sides struggled in the poor conditions but, having gone behind to a penalty OGs responded with one of
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Dowson: Ks were lucky
Hard-to-please Kingstonian boss Alan Dowson blasted his men for what he described as a ‘pathetic performance’ in beating table-topping Sutton United on Monday. Super-sub Bashiru Alimi netted a late winner as Ks beat Paul Doswell’s Ryman Premier League
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Doswell: Sutton will win Ryman League title war
Boss Paul Doswell is confident his Sutton United side will win the war, despite losing the battle at Kingsmeadow on Monday. The Ryman Premier Division manager of the month for September watched his men crash 1-0 at bogey side Kingstonian to surrender
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Slipping and sliding from one cathedral to the next
Collingwood's Nicky Stevenson and Steve Cooney ran the Great Clarendon Marathon - a tough trail marathon between the two cathedral cities of Salisbury and Winchester - on Saturday. Torrential rain made the course very muddy and slippery in places.
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Epsom schoolchildren don jeans for charity
Children and staff at an Epsom primary school donned jeans to help children in the UK born with a genetic disorder. The Jeans for Genes event at St. Christopher’s School raised money for an estimated 1 in 25 children in the UK who are affected
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Beard: Terrors suffering crisis of confidence
Mark Beard admits rebuilding confidence is his first priority at Imperial Fields as Tooting & Mitcham lurch ever closer to the lower reaches of the Ryman Premier. Tuesday night’s 1-0 defeat at bottom of the table Horsham extended the Terrors’ miserable
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Lewis wins Banstead parkrun
Sutton Runners’ Kevin Lewis won Saturday morning’s Banstead Woods 5km parkrun in 18 minutes, 47 seconds, writes Tony Gallagher. Other Sutton Runners: 19 Graham Miller 20.53, 56 Therese Panetta 24.59, 87 Kaye Benjamin 29.11, 100 Sue McIntyre 30.54. Martin
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Daws expects to fight in December
British light welterweight champion Lenny Daws has been told his next fight will be in December. He is hoping for another successful defence of his title that would secure him the Lonsdale Belt. But the 31-year-old from Carshalton, a former Rosehill
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Girls wanted for Saturday morning football
Wimbledon Little League is looking for girls aged 10-13 to play football at St Joseph Hood Recreation Ground, Martin Way, on a Saturday morning. For more details call Julian Stevens on 020 8404 0912 or 07886103864.
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Mitcham unsettled by absentees
Mitcham, missing skipper Mark Whittall through work commitments and fly-half Liam Dewsbury and centre Peter Zsitvai through injury, went down 35-11 at a strong World Old Boys team in Surrey Three on Saturday, Tony Antoniou. Despite some early possession
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Davies sent off as Dons lose to leaders
League leaders Tonbridge Juddians extended their unbeaten run in London Division Two South on Saturday as they edged past Wimbledon 16-12 at Beverley Meads. For the first 15 minutes Judds’ hefty pack provided a stream of quick ball for their even heftier
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Corinthians crowned Ram champions
Wimbledon Corinthians Cricket Club topped the Ram Surrey Cricket League Premiership in their first season in the top division following a crushing 205-run final game victory over John Fisher CC. Knowing that a win would hand them the title, WCCC, batting
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Public meeting about hospital's future announced
A public meeting is being held on Thursday to discuss the future of Springfield Hospital. The Neighbours of Springfield campaign team is inviting anyone interested to join the debate at the Central London Golf Centre, in Burntwood Lane, at
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Private security firm wants to take on tough estates
A private security firm is offering a lending hand to Croydon cops after fearing imminent cuts could leave the town lawless. Abal Security, who have been running door security in Croydon's pubs for almost three decades, want to put private
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O'Conor: Quins' young stars must be treated carefully
Harlequins director of rugby Conor O’Shea says fans should not expect youngsters George Lowe and Joe Marler to star for his men each week. Prop Marler played his part in the penalty try that set Quins on their way to 23-12 triumph over Newcastle Falcons
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Campaigners unite against traffic plan
Campaigners are calling for the rethink of a traffic calming plan, which they claim will threaten a long-established crossing along the Wandle Trail. London Assembly Member Jenny Jones has joined campaigners in Wandsworth to highlight the threat
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Former councillor's husband who defrauded orchestra jailed
A financial director who funded a luxury lifestyle by fiddling the finances of the London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) to the tune of £648,000 has been jailed for four years. Cameron Poole, 35, splashed his cash on a £900,000 house in Herne
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Bookfest begins in Wimbledon
A week-long literary celebration kicked off in Wimbledon this weekend. The launch of Wimbledon Bookfest took place on Saturday, when Michael Morpurgo discussed his new book Butterfly Lion with actress and wildlife campaigner Virginia McKenna
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Council house upgrades "ahead of schedule"
A multi-million pound upgrade of council tenants’ kitchens and bathrooms is ahead of schedule, a housing association boss has said. The head of Merton Priory Homes, which took control of Merton’s council housing earlier this year, said the
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Housing association withdraws from Ewell project
A project to regenerate Hollymoor Lane has been delayed after a housing association withdrew. Rosebery Housing Association is no longer working with Epsom and Ewell Council to regenerate the site where the Sefton Arms pub once stood, in the
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Family hope to grant dying dad's wish
The family of a dying man who wants to be reunited with siblings in Africa he has not seen for 40 years is asking for help from a major airline. Stephen Kumah, 73, is recovering from a coma and stroke at the British Home in Streatham Common
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Campaigners need 800 signatures for council debate
Campaigners will need to collect more than 800 signatures before Mole Valley Council will debate their petition. The authority will introduce new laws on December 15 in line with the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act
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Closures will harm postal service, union warns
Hundreds of jobs could be axed and the postal service permanently plagued by delays due to “ridiculous” plans to close mail centres, a union has claimed. Royal Mail has unveiled proposals to close two central London mail centres, including
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Celebrity chef calls for charity bakers
Celebrity chef and Wandsworth resident, Ainsley Harriot, is calling on the borough’s cooks to help raise cash for an international humanitarian aid agency. As part of Concern Worldwide’s “Bake a Difference” campaign, Ainsley - along with fellow
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Big means small for business networking event
Croydon's biggest exhibition and networking event for small businesses returns this week amid fears over the effect Government cuts will have on the sector. Inspirational business speakers will be sharing their knowledge with entrepreneurs,
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Hughes seeks more winners at Kempton
Richard Hughes, who is second in the 2010 Flat Race Jockeys Championship, is in all-weather action at Kempton Park this evening in search of more winners. Hughes makes the trip south after riding at Nottingham and is joined at Kempton by former Champions
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Take part in Bushy Park fun run
Runners of all abilities are invited tho enter the Bushy Park 10K Charity Fun Run on Sunday, October 10 (10.30am). This year’s nominated charity is Caudwell Children. Entries will be accepted on the day at a cost of £10. For details call Mark on
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Church has undergone a transformation
St Michael & All Angels Church in Milton Road, South Beddington, has undergone a transformation in recent months. Having raised some £120,000 over the last few years, with generous donations from the congregation and those who live in the parish
