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Cricketer cleared of assault
A cricketer has been cleared of assaulting a man during an alleged match brawl. Sharukh Mirza, the son of former mayor of Kingston Councillor Shiraz Mirza, was cleared by a jury at Kingston Crown Court this afternoon of assault occasioning
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Win the ultimate foodies package with Tails Cocktails
What could be better than relaxing in one of London’s greenest parks and soaking up the festival atmosphere with some sweet treats and Tails cocktails? To celebrate the arrival of the Foodies Festival to London’s Battersea Park (July 29-31,
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Drivers to face road closures ahead of Olympic race
Road closures will leave North Kingston landlocked when world-class cyclists test the Olympic road race course next month. The London Surrey Classic Race will see 148 athletes spend a fleeting four minutes in the borough, when they ride over
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BREAKING NEWS: Man in court accused of helping man sought over Croydon police shooting
A receptionist has denied helping a man accused of shooting unarmed police officer Wayne Stevens in Croydon. Jason Anpomah, 20, appeared in a court in Belfast today accused of assisting an offender and withholding information. He was
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Love your park - have a picnic
As part of Love Parks Week, the Friends of Grangewood Park is holding its second summer 'Picnic in the Park' event on Saturday 23 July. The event will run from 12pm to 4pm and will include lots of free activities for everyone including Boogie Mites
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Weekend disruption for tube travellers
Tube users will need to board replacement buses this weekend, as a section of the District line is suspended. It will be shut between Edgware Road and Wimbledon on Saturday and Sunday for engineering work.
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WIN! Tickets to Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra at Mercedes-Benz World
Mercedes-Benz World, Weybridge, is offering our lucky readers four family tickets to next weekend’s symphonic extravaganza. Whether you would prefer an evening of traditional tunes or a more contemporary experience, come along with family and
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Horrible Bosses (15): Reviewed
In these recession-hit times, when companies believe they have carte blanche to “own you”, a film about three employees who are being shafted every which way (one literally), who conspire to murder their bosses from hell will certainly have large audience
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Menta planning application for Croydon approved
The country’s tallest residential tower will be built in Croydon following a heated council meeting. The Menta application on Cherry Orchard Road has split opinion with hundreds of letters both for and against. Such was the public feeling
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UPDATE: Teens in court over Battersea murder
Two teenagers have appeared in court charged with the murder of 20-year-old Mahad Mohammed on a Battersea estate. Jermaine Sawyers, 18, of no fixed abode and Omar Harrison, 18, of Kenmore Road, Harrow, spoke only to confirm their names, ages
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Hampton eye Bees loan stars
Hampton & Richmond Borough may get more than just a pre-season friendly out of Brentford after chairman Steve McPherson revealed he had discussed loan signings with the League One side. The Bees blasted six past the Beavers at the Beveree on Tuesday
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Arrests after egg factory raid
Police arrested 13 people after motorists on the M25 were pelted with the proceeds of an egg factory raid. Dozens of eggs were broken, or stolen, at the Tadworth factory some time between 11.30pm and 11.45pm on July 19. Three women aged
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Former psychiatric nurse locked up in mental health unit for arson attacks
A former psychiatric nurse has been locked up in a mental health unit after starting fires at a block of flats she had been evicted from. Oyeronke Adigun, aged 47, used petrol cans to start three fires outside the flats in Main Road, Biggin
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Student completes Kilimanjaro climb in memory of fellow pupil
A Wandsworth student has just returned from taking part in the most gruelling challenge of her life – climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Former Putney High School pupil and Exeter University drama student Fiona Steed, 19, from Wimbledon Park Road,
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Will picnic lead to return of Sutton Green Fayre?
Scores of residents are set to attend a community picnic and fair, which organisers hope will pave the way for the return of the Sutton Green Fayre. The event on Sutton Green will bring the local community together for a day of fun and games
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Petition to save the David Lean Cinema presented at meeting
A petition calling for the David Lean Cinema to be reopened has been signed by more than 600 supporters and presented to the council. Sixty supporters of the Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign protested outside the Town Hall, prior to a full
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NHS forks out £100k to handpick audience for meetings
The NHS has forked out £100,000 for a market research company to handpick an audience for a consultation into cuts. The four meetings, one of which was held in the Antoinette Hotel in Surbiton on Thursday, July 14, were described as “public
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High numbers of skilled workers in Wandsworth revealed
Wandsworth's three constituencies are populated with more skilled workers than many others across London, according to new research. Analysis published last week by the University and College Union (UCU) ranked the 632 parliamentary constituencies
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Lord Nelson pub to become band venue
The Lord Nelson on London Road is preparing to host a series of music nights to entertain the people of Sutton. The pub, which is owned and operated by Stonegate Pub Company, is steering away from regular solo singers, to an eclectic mix of
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Motorcylist killed under wheels of lorry identified
The motorcylist killed after being crushed beneath the wheels of a Tesco petrol lorry has been identified as Andrew Fitzgerald. Mr Fitzgerald, who was 39, from Tillingbourne Road, Shalford, died outside Chessington World of Adventures after
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BREAKING NEWS: Two men charged over Battersea murder
Two men have been charged with the murder of a young man stabbed to death on a Battersea housing estate last month. Mahad Mohammed, 20, of Sporle Court, in Battersea's Winstanley Estate, was found with stab wounds outside Pennethorne House,
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Aeroplane apartment next for "boeing-breaker"
A former airline pilot who makes his fortunes selling old Boeings could convert one of his old planes into a one-bedroom apartment. Mustafa Azim Aolad, from Avenue Road, Wallington, was approached by a representative from Two Chimneys Holiday
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Sutton's Kavanagh on the up
Boss Paul Doswell has tipped Tommy Kavanagh to follow Stefan Payne into the professional ranks from Gander Green Lane. The youth and reserve team graduate scored from a free-kick on Saturday as United held League Two AFC Wimbledon new boys 1-1. Ex-Croydon
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Hollywood star Brad Pitt spotted in park
Hollywood A-lister Brad Pitt has reportedly been spotted taking pictures of wildlife in Richmond Park. The star has been staying in the UK while he films scenes in Surrey for his new film World War Z. Meanwhile, his wife, Angelina Jolie
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Quins handed Mayhew injury blow
Harlequins director of rugby Conor O’Shea says he still has plenty of fron trow options despite losing new prop Nick Mayhew for at least six weeks. The New Zealander broke his ankle in training on Tuesday and has been ruled out until October after undergoing
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Couple set up Facebook page for missing cat
A couple desperate to be reunited with their missing cat have taken their search online. Alley Cat Jackson went missing two weeks ago from his home in St James's Park, West Croydon. His owners Katie and Steve Jackson, have set up a Facebook
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Cometh the hour, Comet the baby
The Surrey Comet’s newest reader made a dramatic arrival eight weeks earlier than expected this week. Amiee Pepperrell gave birth in the seat of this newspaper’s company car as the mother tried to get to hospital. The drama unfolded
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Go-karting could be driven out of Streatham forever
After nearly 15 years as a landmark venue, Streatham Kart Raceway could be leaving the area for good. The go-karting business was scheduled to move as part of the Tesco’s Streatham Hub investment, but it operations manager Gareth Howell said
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COMPETITION: Win exclusive Horrible Bosses merchandise and cinema tickets
The Surrey Comet and Richmond & Twickenham Times have teamed up with ‘Warner Bros. Pictures’, Odeon Kingston and Odeon Richmond to offer five readers the chance to win an exclusive movie goodie bag containing a Horrible Bosses T-shirt, stationary
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Residents fuming after month-long gas cut
Homes have gone without gas and hot water for more than a month after a stand-off between a housing association and a utility company. Tenants at flats in Mitcham, including older people and families with children, have been told gas supplies
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Youth crime strategy agreed at summit
A community-led approach to tackling youth crime, following a spate of violent attacks in recent months, was agreed at a crunch summit on Monday. Community campaigners will once again join forces with Lambeth Council to try to reduce gun and
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Skateboards not blackboards for stressed-out schoolchildren
The skateboard replaced the blackboard at one school to give pupils the chance to unwind from end-of-year exam pressure. Wallington County Grammar School set up the programme of extra classes, events and student groups in a bid to boost concentration
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Ladies team donation for 'AFC Zim-bledon'
Wimbledon’s recently victorious football team is so famous the kids are now wearing their shirts in Zimbabwe. AFC Wimbledon’s ladies and under-14 teams donated their official team strips to Zimbabwean schools for charity. An AFC Wimbledon
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Singer/songwriter gets Mercury prize nod
singer-songwriter who penned her début album in her parent's basement has been nominated for the UK music industry's most prestigious gong. Earlier this week Anna Calvi, 28, who grew up in Putney, was shortlisted for the Mercury Music Prize
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Rented home was used as drug farm
A family who moved to South Africa were forced to foot a £20,000 bill to repair their south Croydon home after it was rented out as a cannabis factory. Andre Baldeo, 37, said he was called on May 16 by police who said they feared it was being
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Report into water sports club death said safety procedures flawed
The report into the tragic death of a schoolgirl at a west London water sports club has said it's safety procedures were flawed at every level. Mari-Simon Cronje, 11, of Putney, died on September 11 last year when she was hit by a ski boat
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Minister praises Big Society efforts
The Big Society was hailed a success on the first anniversary of the project. Decentralisation Minister, Greg Clark, visited "pop-up university" The U in the St Nicholas Shopping Centre on Monday to praise Sutton's participation in the scheme
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School seeks holy help to rebuild its reputation
A primary school is turning to God to restore its reputation after Ofsted branded it inadequate. King Athelstan Primary School will enter a two-year loose partnership with St John’s Primary School in September, with a consultation on permanent
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Last ditch attempt to force rethink on care charges fails
A last ditch attempt to force Kingston Council to back down over increased care charges has failed. A service user had lodged papers with the High Court over the council’s decision to hike charges for people who need help washing, dressing
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First homes unveiled in estate redevelopment
The first homes in a multi-million pound redevelopment of a Sutton estate have been unveiled. A total of 34 new homes on the Durand Close estate were shown to residents last week. The original 295-home, 1960s estate is being replaced
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Best selling children's author opens school bus library
Children at a West Dulwich primary school were joined by award-winning children's author Michael Morpurgo to celebrate the opening of their very own school bus library. Around 700 youngsters at Rosendale Primary School heard the former Children's
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Kingston woman Born to Shine on TV
A music scholar faces a busy summer of performance and filming after she was selected for a new TV show. Sophie Plummer, who lives in Kingston with her sister and parents, will star in ITV’s latest entertainment show, Born to Shine, which challenges
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Bakers rustle up some dough
A family joined hundreds of people in London on Sunday, July 17, to take part in a fundraising walk. The Baker family from Walton were raising money at the Heart of London Bridges Walk, organised by charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (Cry),
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Controversial housing firm will not be abolished
A beleaguered housing firm will continue to control most of the council stock despite its dismal record, a commission has decided. The Lambeth Housing Commission, led by the same party that set up Lambeth Living (LL), decided it did not want
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Cricket legend launches building project at brain rehabilitation centre
England cricket legend Phil Tufnell was a big hit at an event launching a building project at a Tadworth brain rehabilitation centre. The former 'I'm a Celebrity...' winner, nicknamed 'The Cat', was at The Children's Trust in Tadworth to mark
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Newspapers welcome their newest edition
Heroic Richmond and Twickenham Times and Elmbridge Guardian media consultant Sarah-Jane Lambert (SJ) delivered our newest reader in the back of a company car this week. The drama unfolded on Tuesday evening, when mother Amiee Pepperrell, 28
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Passengers call for action after station deaths
Three horrific rush-hour deaths at Wimbledon station have prompted passengers to call on the authorities to do more to stop suicides and accidents. A 45-year-old man, who has not yet been named, was killed at 5.20pm after being struck by a
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Samaritans volunteers to hold 24-hour awareness event
Samaritans volunteers are to hold a 24 hour event to mark the charity's national awareness day. A group of volunteers from Croydon and Sutton, will be at East Croydon Station from midnight July 23, until midnight July 24, where they will be
