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Uwe: Jake is the Bees' Reeves
Brentford boss Uwe Rosler says youngster Jake Reeves’ emergence is the surprise of the summer. The 18-year-old impressed in the second-half of Tuesday’s 0-0 draw with Watford and has been a virtual ever-present during pre-season. The
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Dougie will play the Palace waiting game
Crystal Palace boss Dougie Freedman says he will hold his nerve in the Championship transfer market with less than three weeks until the start of the season. The Sehurst Park chief, who saw his men draw 0-0 at Crawley Town on Saturday, has added Glenn
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BREAKING NEWS: Sarah Payne's mother targeted in hacking scandal
The mother of murdered schoolgirl Sarah Payne has been told she may be a victim of the News of the World hacking scandal. The Guardian newspaper has reported that Sara Payne, who was living in Hersham at the time of her eight-year-old daughter’s
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Brunch raises a bunch for Sam Beare Hospice
A recruitment company celebrated the opening of a new office with a fundraising brunch. Faith Recruitment, which recently opened a branch in Weybridge, raised more than £1,000 for the nearby Sam Beare Hospice, at the brunch on Monday, July 18. PR guru
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Students celebrate achievements at end of term awards
Pupils at a Tadworth special school celebrated their achievements and hard work at an end of term awards ceremony last week. Students at the School for Profound Education (formerly St Margaret's School) based at the Children's Trust in Tadworth, were
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BREAKING NEWS: Former actor admits killing severely ill wife
An elderly former actor has today admitted killing his seriously ill wife after struggling to cope with her terminal condition. And after hearing the case against 71-year-old Stuart Mungall, of Hendham Road, Tooting, an Old Bailey judge said
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Mother of arson murder baby speaks of her grief
After five weeks I awoke from my coma. Having no memory of the fire, I was disorientated and unsure where I was and what had happened to my family and I. There in that hospital room, on my birthday, I was given the worst news of my life, that my beautiful
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Jane Norman fined after mirror hits child on head
A child could be left with life-changing injuries after she was hit on the head by a falling mirror when shopping with her mother. Sinead Skilton was struck by the 2m-long mirror, weighing 70kg, as she shopped with her mother in Jane Norman in Clarence
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Police search for woman who went missing after catching New Malden bus
Police are appealing for help finding a Bristol woman who went missing after catching a bus from New Malden. Samantha Hemmings, 28, who bears a tattoo of Pegasus on her left calf, was last seen on Monday, July 25, getting the bus to Putney
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Travellers set up camp on common
A group of travellers has set up camp with their caravans on Streatham Common. Councillors Daphne Marchant and Judy Best spotted the camp of 14 vehicles, nine of them motorised, just after 9am this morning. It is not yet known whether the travellers
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Police on the search for muggers after man attacked in the street
A man was smashed in the face with a brick by two muggers who stole his briefcase and a large amount of cash. The attack on the 62-year-old took place in Tadworth at about 7am last Thursday, July 21. The victim was getting out of his car in Epsom
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Wandsworth birthrate reaches new high
Wandsworth's annual birthrate has risen once again - reaching a new record high. The number of babies born each year in the borough has increased by 29 per cent over the last 10 years. Now, the total number of births for mothers living
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Breaking News: Three family members jailed after arson attack killed baby girl
Three family members have been jailed for a total of 51 years for their parts in the death of a 19-month-old baby girl who died in an arson attack. Richard Kwayke, 28, of Andover Road, Twickenham was found guilty of the murder of Siariah Letang
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Record number of parks win award
A record number of parks have been officially recognised as among the best in the UK. The Oaks, Cheam, and Grove Parks all retained their Green Flag status, while Manor Park in Sutton won the award for the first time. It s the first
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UCA students to take part in Southbank vintage festival
Epsom students from the University of the Creative Arts (UCA) will take part in the Vintage at Southbank festival at the weekend. last year's festival won the UK's Best Festival 2010 award, students hosted a vintage styling and photo studio, and filled
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Dance and Drama workshop to run next week
A free summer workshop offering dance and drama classes is to begin next week. Open to young people between the ages of 12 and 17, participants will learn different drama techniques including the use of props and body language to devise their
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Boat-loving pussycat lost ashore
A beloved boat-loving pussycat has gone missing from her owners’ narrow boat. Silver tabby Flossie has holidayed on the boat for the past seven years, since she was a tiny kitten, and has never disappeared before. Flossie left its owners
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Girl wins huge damages for devastating brain injuries
A young girl left with devastating brain injuries by complications during her birth has won a seven-figure compensation payout at the High Court. Ella Franklin, now 11, suffers from quadriplegia and cerebral palsy after problems during her
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Park to host outdoor cinema event
Aliens are sure to be sighted in Richmond Park when an extra terrestrial touches down amongst the deer. The open space will soon be playing host to a three-night mini season of nostalgic adventure in the form of three film screenings - and topping
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Council business survey to improve services
Wandsworth's businesses are being asked to take part in an online survey designed to help improve key support services on offer. Wandsworth Council wants to identify the support services they value most, those requiring improvement and those
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Tennis club to open doors to community
A tennis club is opening its doors to local people for the first time, after a campaign by councillors and residents to stop it being replaced with a six-storey block of flats. West Norwood Tennis Club is holding an open day on Sunday, August
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'Champagne Charlie' conman caught by chance
A prolific conman nicknamed Champagne Charlie – who was arrested after a police officer spotted him getting off her bus – has admitted fraud. John Clugston, 64, honed his luxury wine scam to perfection in a fraud career stretching back almost
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Battersea Park to host world record attempt
The world's largest ploughman's lunch is set to be unveiled tomorrow in Battersea. The colossal piece of edible food art will be made up of more than one tonne of Seriously Strong cheddar, 160 bloomers, 21 kilos of lettuce, 60 kilos of tomatoes, 1,500
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Stunt team bring tricks to Wimbledon playground
Daredevil mountain bikers amazed schoolchildren as an end-of-term treat. Pupils at Pelham Primary school in Wimbledon won a visit from stunt riders as a reward for their own success in a cycling challenge. In March they were winners in the London leg
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The mystery of the missing locomotive
The train arriving at platform number two at Sutton station may be a little late – approximately 50 years behind schedule. Sutton taxpayers have bizarrely owned a 144-year-old, 28-tonne, 26ft, A1 class green steam engine for more than five
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Thieves steal great gran's floral tributes
Sick thieves stole a newly laid floral tribute that spelled out the word "Mum" from a crematorium hours after a funeral. Alice Rollins, 81, died from cancer on July 18 at her home in Benhill Road in Sutton. The distraught family attended
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Police commended for going the extra mile
Police officers who have gone beyond the call of duty at work were honoured at a police ceremony celebrating their achievements. Fifteen people received awards at the Borough Commander's Commendation Ceremony on Friday, and a further nine people
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Family of murdered mother speak of loss
The father of a woman brutally murdered by her husband has spoken of the loss of his "sunshine". Social worker and mother of five, Laura Richard Davies Jones, was stabbed by husband Richard Davies Jones on December 1 last year. Yesterday, he was
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Ray Wilkins visits Barnardo's store
England footballer Ray Wilkins visited a charity shop to help boost takings. The former Chelsea, QPR and Manchester United and AC Milan midfielder dropped in at the Barnardo’s store in Rosehill on Tuesday. He was helping out BAM construction
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Green light for Eden Walk plans despite walkway loss
Ambitious plans to transform Eden Walk have been approved despite fears it will block a key pedestrian route through Kingston town centre. The Western Mall walkway connecting Union Street to the square outside Marks and Spencer will be replaced
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Booze ban zone could cut 'rowdy drunken behaviour'
A novel approach to combating drunken antisocial behaviour could see residents call time on any expansion of Clapham’s bar and nightclub “strip”. Councillors are considering plans to label Clapham High Street and surrounding roads an alcohol
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Animal charity left £100k by Alexander McQueen
Fashion designer Alexander McQueen has left £100,000 in his will to Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. Staff at the home said they were honoured that the iconic designer - a devoted animal lover - chose to support the charity throughout his lifetime
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Lamplugh family marks 25th anniversary of daughter's disappearance
It was exactly 25 years ago today when young estate agent Suzy Lamplugh disappeared while she was showing an unknown client around an empty property. She has not been seen since July 28, 1986, and although her body was never found she has subsequently
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Have your say on where new housing should be built
Epsom & Ewell Council is seeking residents’ views on sites that have been identified for possible future housing developments. From Monday, August 1 people will be able to make their views on these potential sites known by taking part in a
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Minister visits teen volunteers at Mitcham charity
Teenagers getting closer to their community have been visited by a Government minister. Yesterday Francis Maude visited Mitcham charity Jigsaw4u, which supports young people through periods of loss and trauma, to meet teenagers volunteering
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Wife nominates 'dedicated' dad
A father who dedicates his time to helping his son with his homework and taking him on day trips has been nominated for parent of the year. Steve Junor, 52, said he felt over the moon when he learned his wife Althia had nominated him for a
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Environmental advice for young people at free event
Young people in Lambeth can learn more about the environment in a series of free events funded by The National Lottery. The programme, run by Embrace Social Enterprises, features a nature trail in Knights Hill and various conservation activities
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Streatham pub to be renamed
A pub in Streatham High Road is set be rebranded 'Pratts and Payne' after two famous local icons. Pratts, a department store formerly owned by John Lewis, closed down in the High Road in 1990. Party hostess Cynthia Payne made headlines
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Olympic ambassadors to share love for London
Volunteers desperate to share the best of London with Olympic visitors are being put through their their paces. Two weeks of interviews for hopefuls wanting to win places as London Ambassadors are set to end next Friday. About 700 applicants for the
