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Wayward drive on golf course lands teen in court
A teenager who turned a golf course into a racing track after joy riding in a stolen buggy has been given a community order. Jordan Noel, 18, of Bramley Hill, South Norwood admitted taking the vehicle, worth £4000, without consent at Croydon
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Teen appears in court over murder of man in brothel
A teenager has been charged with murder over the death of a Brazilian man at a brothel. Jordean Franklin Thomas, 18, of University Close, Mill Hill, is accused of stabbing Carlos Oliveria, 27, from Battersea, to death in a flat above a shop
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Two men charged over cash in transit robbery
Two men have been charged with robbery following a cash in transit robbery in Croydon. Ashley Nevers, 21, from Woodmansterne Road, Norbury and a 17-year-old boy from Tulse Hill were charged in connection with the robbery which happened in Newman Road
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COMPETITION: Win exclusive original Captain America artwork
Newsquest South London have an original Captain America artwork to give away to one lucky reader. The artwork will be personally addressed to the winner and signed by Huw-J Davies, the artist responsible for the Return of Garth comic strip
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Calls to highlight crimes associated with drug users
Plans to highlight crimes indirectly funded by drug users have gained backing from the acting Metropolitan Police Commissioner. Steve O’Connell, MPA Member and London Assembly Member for Croydon and Sutton, put forward the plans for the new anti-drugs
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Residents gather for community party
Community spirit was there for all to see when an estate gathered for a reunion of former residents. The Faylands Estate, in Aldrington Road, Tooting, welcomed families from across the country on Saturday, July 23, with people coming from North
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Gurkhas show their pulling power
A Tug of War competition featuring teams made up of the legendary Gurkhas took place on Friday (July 21). The annual event, organised by G4S Gurkha Services (G4S), in aid of the Gurkha Welfare Trus took place in the grounds of Manor Park.
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Owls find beer festival a hoot
Feathered friends will join beer lovers at Epsom's Barley Mow pub when it holds another of its popular owl show and beer festivals this weekend. The festival runs from today until Sunday and will showcase 10 different real ales from around
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Limo no-show spoils big day
A bride's wedding day was ruined when the limousine she booked failed to show up to take her to the church. Kylie Hacker, 27, booked a limo to take her, her father, maid-of-honour and bridesmaids to St Andrews Church in Coulsdon, for her wedding
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Car collides with concrete mixer during rush hour
A car was involved in a collision with a concrete mixer during rush hour yesterday evening. Police were called to Selsdon Road, Croydon, at the junction with Haling Road, shortly after 5.15pm, following reports of a road traffic collision.
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Police hunt burglars after flat attack
Detectives have released likenesses of two men who carried out a violent burglary at a Leatherhead flat in the middle of the night. The burglary occurred at an address in Clements Mead, Leatherhead, at about 2:45am on July 16. Two men
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Police appeal following sex assault in Worcester Park
Surrey Police is appealing for witnessses and information following a sexual assault in Worcester Park on Monday (July 24). A man, possibly a South African, is alleged to have indecently touched the young woman at a pedestrian crossing at the
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Man to stand trial accused of stabbing his ex
A man accused of stabbing his ex-girlfriend to death is to stand trial next January. Clifford Mills, 48, is accused of killing Lorna Smith, of Hewitt Close, Shirley, who was found dead in his flat in Brixton Hill on February 2. The 45
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Travellers moved on from Streatham Common
A group of travellers who set up camp on Streatham Common yesterday have been moved on by police and council officers. Jo Cleary, executive director of adults' and community services for Lambeth Council, confirmed they were the same group who parked
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Terrified girls witness 'fighting' dog maul pet cat
Two terrified little girls were forced to watch in horror while an out-of-control "fighting dog" mauled their beloved pet cat and left it in a bloody heap. The savage attack - the latest in a spate of reported attacks on animals by vicious
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Tom Jones sets pulses racing at Sandown Park
Music legend Tom Jones showed you are never too old to swing your hips at his sellout Sandown Park concert. His hip shaking 90-minute set had the women screaming and his hit Delilah took the sound up a few decibels, with houses a three-mile
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Cobham cyclists help raise £10,000
Construction staff peddled their way to success for a cause close to their hearts recently. A team from Willmott Dixon, in Cobham, joined other cyclists from the company to raise £10,000 for the brain charity Headway. They cycled 360
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Activist due in court over Murdoch pie attack
The activist who threw a 'custard pie' at News of the World owner Rupert Murdoch in protest at his newspapers' behaviour is due in court today. Jonanthan May Bowles - the real name of comedian and activist Jonny Marbles - will appear at City of Westminster
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Norway killer 'sent email' to New Addington BNP activist
A BNP activist from Croydon was reportedly on a list of people emailed by the Norway mass murderer shortly before his attacks. John Clarke, BNP member for Croydon and Sutton is believed to be one of 1,003 contacts to have received a manifesto
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Son of former mayor cleared over cricket match brawl
The family of a former Kingston mayor “went through hell”, after their innocent son was charged over a cricket match brawl. Sharukh Mirza, the son of former Kingston mayor Councillor Shiraz Mirza, and his Wimbledon Park team-mate Ali Jaffery
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Kingston parks vie for award
Two Kingston parks that received Green Flag awards this week are now vying for a national people’s choice award. Canbury Gardens and Manor Park received the awards, founded in 1996, to show visitors they are well maintained, well managed, and
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GP anger over 'dumped' care-home patients
A GP claims he could face the prospect of legal action if he refuses to treat elderly care home residents who he says were “dumped” on him by another practice. A total of 48 patients of the 61 elderly and vulnerable people living in Kingston
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Quins World Cup stars will get no rest
Harelquins chief Conor O’Shea has warned there will be no rest for his England stars should they go all the way to the World Cup final in October. Nick Easter, Chris Robshaw, Danny Care and Ugo Monye are currently part of team boss Martin Johnson’s 45
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Boy aged six recovering after mini-motorbike crash
A six-year-old boy is recovering at home after crashing a mini-motorbike at the weekend. The child was rushed to St George's Hospital, in Tooting, with "serious" head injuries and was treated as a priority. It is understood the child
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Man jailed for sexually abusing "family friend's child"
A jobless South African has been jailed for four years for sexually abusing a seven-year-old girl. Andre Bryant, from Beddington Gardens, in Wallington, was given the maximum sentence for the offences because, according to Judge Shani Barnes
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Trading standards on the hunt for giant lighters
Officers from Croydon trading standards are on the hunt for giant disposable lighters which could severely burn people or cause explosions. There have already been a number of serious incidents around the UK, and the lighters have been found
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Man apologises after drunken train track fall
A 43-year-old man has issued a public apology after drunkenly falling onto a railway line at a station - halting trains and prompting a rapid response from emergency services. The man, whose identity remains unknown, fell off a platform at
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Ahmadiyya community condemns killings in Norway
Ahmadiyya Muslim's have united in condemnation of the bomb and gun attacks which claimed 76 lives in Norway. The world Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat, Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, who is based at the Fazl Mosque, in Southfields, said the killings
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New doggy boutique gets Epsom pups' tails wagging
Pampered pups will be wagging their tails with excitement after a successful online dog grooming business decided to open it's first boutique in Tadworth. Licks Ooh La La on Walton Street will officially open its doors to dogs and their owners on July
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Police reveal haul after estate's weapons sweep
Police seized metal bars and wooden planks following a weapons sweep on an estate in Battersea. Officers from the Queenstown safer neighbourhood team and the Metropolitan Police's South West Search Team conducted the operation between 1pm and 5.45pm
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A&E and maternity cuts fears over hospital merger
Politicians and doctors warned St Helier Hospital faces cuts to frontline services, including its accident and emergency department, from a proposed hospital merger. Care minister and Sutton and Cheam MP Paul Burstow, Carshalton and Wallington
