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Noisy neighbour fined for loud music
A noisy neighbour has been fined and had his sound equipment confiscated for playing loud music at night. The Rosebery Housing Association tenant was prosecuted recently for continuing to play the music, despite being served with a noise abatement
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Jazz singer last minute addition to Abbeyfest line-up
A last-minute change has been made to the line-up for summer arts festival Abbeyfest. West London based singer Annabel Williams will be replacing singer Vanessa Haynes in the festival’s jazz line-up for August 12. The free concert will take place
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Battersea Park given Green Flag status
Battersea Park has been named one of the best open spaces in the country. The park received a coveted Green Flag award in recognition of its high standards of management and cleanliness and its excellent facilities. The awards are handed
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M25 closes again after van fire
The M25 by Leatherhead was closed this morning after a van caught fire, heaping more misery on motorists after a weekend of traffic chaos on the motorway. The incident took place at about 7am between junctions nine and 10. The road was closed
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Trapped woman rescued by online friend
A woman locked in a bathroom was rescued thanks to a quick-thinking friend online thousands of miles away. The woman, who lives in a block of flats in Miles road, Mitcham, was suddenly locked in the bathroom while chatting to a friend in Canada using
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War veterans to celebrate 90 years of Royal British Legion
War veterans will mark 90 years of their Royal British Legion branch with a memorial service and celebrations. Members of the Malden and Coombe branch of the legion will gather for a midday service at the War Memorial in New Malden High Street on Friday
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British Film Institute backs 'The Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign'
The 'Save The David Lean Cinema' campaign has received backing from the British Film Institute after it's controversial move to Fairfield Hall. The decision to move the cinema away from Croydon Clock Tower sparked anger among supporters, who
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Poundland robber caught on CCTV after returning to shop he robbed
Police are hunting for a dim-witted thief held up budget superstore Poundland earlier this week and made off with just a handful of notes and coins. On Monday, August 1, the man walked into the shop, on Central Road, in Worcester Park, and
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Lost in translation: Misspelled road signs send drivers round the bend
Drivers were left scratching their heads after misspelled road signs were erected in Worcester Park. The Sutton Council and Sutton and East Surrey Water road signs, which have since been removed, were used to direct drivers around road works
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Sutton department store bucks financial trend
Sutton High Street department store TJ Hughes is set to remain open despite 22 other branches around the UK closing. A statement released on Thursday officially announced that closing down sales will start immediately with "significant" discounts
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New dispersal order to prevent anti-social behaviour
New Addington is to benefit from a dispersal order aiming to prevent anti-social behaviour in the area. The order, set up by the Safer Croydon Partnership starts on August 10 and will run until February 9 next year. In the last two weeks
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UPDATE: Man shot dead 'after altercation at bus stop'
Police believe a man shot dead in West Norwood yesterday was killed after an argument between two groups of men at a bus stop. Police launched a murder investigation after the death of the 20-year-old, who was found with gunshot wounds to the
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Friends of the Earth out in Cobham
Elmbridge Friends of the Earth got to the bottom of people's views on energy on Saturday. They were in Hollyhedge Road, Cobham, and results from the questionnaires will be used to ensure the public’s views on energy are heard when the Energy
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Cobham Bus Museum finds new home in Brooklands
The largest private sector collection of London buses anywhere in the world has found a new home alongside old planes and vintage cars. The London Bus Museum, known to many as the Cobham Bus Museum, is now open at Brooklands after years of planning
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Flats evacuated after fire
A block of flats was evacuated after a fire broke out yesterday. About 30 residents had to leave their homes in Chatsworth House, in Idmiston Road, at about 11.30am after the fire in a first floor studio flat. Fire investigators are still looking
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Little league mascots lead Chelsea and Man United at Wembley
A once in a life time opportunity awaits two youngsters who will lead Manchester United and Manchester City onto the pitch ahead of their game at Wembley this afternoon. Evie Nendick, 8, from Surbiton and Harry Steels, 11, from New Malden,
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Steve Parry getting children into the pool
Legendary Olympian Steve Parry will attend a leisure centre event to inspire children to take up aquatic sports. Zoggs’ Oceans of Fun day on Saturday, August 13, has 400 free kids spaces to fill. The event at Xcel Leisure Centre, Walton, is for those
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Councillors clock up 40 years of public service
They have both served the people of Wandsworth for an incredible 40 years. And now two dedicated councillors have been honoured for their achievements. Councillors Tony Belton and Martin Johnson saw their four decades of public service
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Teacher to cycle 2,000-mile fundraising challenge for charity
A plucky primary school teacher is preparing to set off on a 2,000-mile fundraising odyssey on his bike - dressed as "Super Cycling Man". Will Hodson, a teacher at Brandlehow Primary School, in Putney, aims to travel from Tooting to Turkey
