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Hersham's Hutton hopeful for 2012
Hersham show jumper Sam Hutton says teaming up with new steed Lancelot could take him to the 2012 Olympics. The former Heathside student had enjoyed success on former number one mount Olympia III, which saw him to a second-place finish in the Young
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Old-time music hall event will raise cash for animal charity
A local community group is organising an 'old-time music hall event' in a bid to raise cash for an animal charity in Colliers Wood. The event is being organised by Merton Old Time Variety Group and will take place from 7.30pm on August 5 at
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Bogus police officers trick Sutton residents out of cash
A second resident in Sutton has been tricked out of cash by men who claimed they were police officers, only five days after a similar incident. Two men, who were dressed in police uniforms flashed fake ID, when they called at the first floor maisonette
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Park to feature in new photo book
Richmond Park is to feature in a new photographic book London's Royal Parks - A Journey through the Parks. The photos, by Russian-born photographer Sasha Gusov, feature more than 250 snapshots of parklife - celebrating a year in London's eight
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Once in a lifetime opportunity to carry the Olympic Flame
Residents from across South London are being invited to nominate somebody who's made a real difference to their community for the once in a lifetime opportunity to carry the Olympic Flame. Lloyds TSB, presenting partner of the London 2012 Olympic
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School club helps budding police officers
Youngsters at Muschamp Primary School in Carshalton received 'passing out' certificates after attending their very own Policy Academy at the school. The students at the school in Muschamp Road have been brushing up on their policing skills
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Bogus council official tricks elderly resident out of cash
An elderly man from Wallington was tricked out of £83 by a conman claiming he worked for the council. The incident took place on July 6, when the bogus official visited the resident's house in Carew Road and said he wanted to carry out repairs to a
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Skateboards and bikes celebrate zero carbon day
Bikes and skateboards beat a BMW in a time trial with a difference to celebrate zero carbon Britain day. The event, organised by Transition Town Kingston, aimed to highlight the unsustainable dependence on oil and show how carbon-free vehicles
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Councillors refuse to backtrack on proposals to outsource revenue and call centre
Councillors have refused to backtrack on proposals to outsource Lambeth's revenue and call centre contract to a private service provider. Members of the council's Finance Scrutiny Sub-Committee voted not to delay their decision to award a £60million
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Surrey County Council leader urges more to volunteer
Surrey County Council’s leader Councillor Andrew Povey has urged more people to volunteer in their communities. The Tory council leader, in sentiments mirroring the Prime Minister David Cameron’s ideas about the Big Society, said community
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Footballer scores with American university scholarship
A footballer from Wimbledon has won a sports scholarship to attend an American University. Nicola Gibson, 18, will travel to the University of West Alabama in the US town of Livingston, where she will train and study for an English degree.
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Plans for community garden at Streatham Common
Locals could soon be growing their own dinner if plans for a community garden on Streatham Common come to fruition. Members of 'Friends of Streatham Common' are keen to turn the currently neglected nursery next to the rookery into a communal
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British Home residents showcase their art
Residents from a home in Streatham, which provides care for people with severe disabilities, will be showcasing their artistic talents at an exhibition next month. Budding artists from The British Home in Crown Lane, which accommodates up to
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Two people rescued from flat fire
Two people were rescued from a blaze that broke out a flat in Battersea in the early hours of Friday morning. Three fire engines were called to the scene at Burke House in Maysoule Road around 3am. A man and woman were rescued from the third floor
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Chance for kids to become a rock star
The Band Project is the chance for your kids to see if they really can hack it as a pop star when a new rock school opens this summer. The project lets children from eight to 16 years old live the fantsasy by forming and performing in their
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Sutton named as bike theft hotspot
New figures have revealed Sutton to be one of the nation motorbike theft hotspots. Leading motorbike insurer Carole Nash, who have over 300,000 bikes on their books, rank Sutton as the worst part of London for bike theft. According to
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Kingston schools lobbying for share of £500m building funds
Kingston schools are waiting to see if they will receive a slice of £500m for school building announced this week. Secretary of State for Education Michael Gove told MPs on Tuesday, July 19, the money would help local authorities hit by high
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Budget: Council underspend after swathe of job cuts
The Liberal Democrat run council has posted a £71,000 budget underspend in the wake of a swathe of cuts. Kingston Council warned last July it could end 2010-11 with a £6.8m overspend on its £120m net budget, but the final accounts came in under
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Former councillor made honorary alderman
A former councillor who brought the "S" bus service to Sutton was given a ceremonial title by the council. Ruth Mary Shaw was made an honorary alderman at a special meeting of the council on Monday night. It was the first time since
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Paralysed police cadet cops support from the force
A former police cadet, who was paralysed in a horse riding accident, is getting funding support from Kingston Police. Joe Gadd, who travelled to America to peruse his dream of becoming a riding instructor last year, was crushed by a horse that
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Sport and music stars back youth peace concert
A concert aimed at combating the spread of gang culture is being backed by stars from the worlds of music and football. The sixth annual Peace Concert, which is expected to be attended by up to 800 youths, aims to promote an alternative for
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Young cricketers on form in front of ex-PM
Junior cricketers have batted and bowled in front of former Prime Minister John Major to raise cash for a good cause. Mr Major welcomed two students from his former school – Rutlish in Merton Park – to take part in a charity match in Cambridgeshire
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McDonald's unveils 33 south London apprentices
Fast-food giant McDonald's has unveiled 33 new apprentices across south London. The employees, among 8,000 McDonald's apprentices nationwide, are the first to have gained places as part of the company’s investment in local people scheme.
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Back to work funding for Surrey charities
Surrey charities helping people get back into work are being encouraged to apply for possible funding. The Community Foundation for Surrey wants to distribute £15,000 to charities before November 2011. The cash boost will come courtesy
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PICTURE COMPETITION: Can you identify this photograph?
Last week, we showed you a photo of a police station - and asked you to tell us where in the borough it was taken. Congratulations to Reginald Watts, from West Hill, who correctly told us the picture was snapped in West Hill, looking towards
