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Leatherhead and Carshalton share the spoils
Leatherhead moved off the bottom of the Ryman Premier League with a solid 1-1 draw at Carshalton Athletic, which left Robins manager Paul Dipre frustrated, writes James Barrett and Rod Ellis. Tommy Hutchings scored what was surprisingly his firsst league
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Rams' troubles mount
Croydon Athletic did nothing to alleviate their off-field problems on Saturday as they crashed 1-0 at home to derby rivals Whyteleafe. The Rams were charged last week with 24 breaches of an FA rule regarding payments to contracted players and slipped
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Rapist who attacked two women is jailed for 10 years
A rapist who attacked two women has been sentenced to 10 years in jail. Bobby Lee Urwin drunkenly raped two women in their own homes in two separate incidents within a four month period. The unemployed 31-year-old raped the first woman on Christmas
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UPDATE: Body of missing pensioner found
The body of a missing pensioner has been found. Police launched an appeal to help trace Michael Rosewell after he was last seen at about 6.45pm on Friday evening. The 78-year-old, from Green Lane, Chessington, suffered from Alzheimer
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Clapham Junction set for shopping surge after relaunch
Local people are being asked to shop local this Christmas in order to help Clapham Junction recover from the August riots. Businesses in the borough's town centres are working hard to overcome the double whammy of the riots and the economic
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Nurse sacked for web porn searches at work
A nurse has been sacked for repeatedly visiting "wholly inappropriate" pornographic websites inbetween treating patients. Mark Peter Adams, a nurse at Queen Mary's Hospital, Roehampton, searched for pornography on a hospital computer over a
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Hair salon is at cutting edge
Students seeking a career in hairdressing are being offered a unique opportunity at the new Links Hair Academy at Bexleyheath Academy. The fully functioning hair salon, a joint venture by Skills for Growth and the academy, will allow young
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Police appeal over Wallington robbery
Police have issued an picture of a man who they want to talk to in connection with a robbery. Officers are keen to question the man in relation to an incident in Wallington in August this year. A black man, aged approximately 30-years-old
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Rise Of The Human Billboard
The centre of Croydon is abundant with shops catering for any need, whether it be for clothes, books, or a light snack. With the shops all looking to grab an unsuspecting passer-by and sell as many products as they can, they are all looking to find new
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Teenager beaten and burned by girl gang, court hears
A teenager girl was cut with a tile, hit with a brick, had her hair burned and cut and was spat on during a brutal attack by three girls, a court has heard. The victim, who was 13 at the time, has given evidence from behind a screen at Croydon
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Brown to make changes for FA cup replay
AFC Wimbledon could be without Christian Jolley for up to two weeks after the striker pulled up against Swindon Town on Saturday. Jolley was substituted just before half time and joined fellow striker Kieran Djilali on the sidelines, leaving the Dons
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Bees boss Rosler: Million pound striker is the difference
Brentford boss Uwe Rosler insisted a million pounds was the difference between his men and Charlton Athletic on Saturday. Addicks striker Bradley Wright-Phillips slotted the winner as the visitors performed a 1-0 smash 'n' grab raid on the
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New scheme to tackle lack of youth activities
Young people are being asked how to tackle a lack of activities a new scheme piloted by a residents’ association. On Saturday, November 12, a group of 11-16-year-olds visited the Colliers Wood Youth Project at Colliers Wood Community Centre
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Hams: I'm only keeping Dowson's Ks seat warm
Kingstonian's difficult week, in which manager Alan Dowson announced he was taking time off to address a health issue, ended in a harsh 2-1 defeat at Margate. Under the capable guidance of assistant coach Mark Hams, Ks once again created numerous chances
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St. Paul's protester: 'People shouldn't be afraid of their governments'
Scores of protesters continue to camp outside St Paul’s Cathedral in central London as part of a worldwide demonstration against what they see as international tax injustice. Reporter Jack Zorab spoke to one camp member, Ali, 26, a social work
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Missing 12-year-old is found
A 12-year-old boy who went missing for the second time in four months has been found. Nicholas Connor went missing from his home in Coburg Crescent, Streatham, at 2pm on November 16 after playing in his back garden. He was found safe
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Police appeal over missing pensioner
Police have appealed for help in tracing a missing pensioner who has Alzheimer’s disease. Chessington resident Michael Rosewell was last seen leaving his home, in Green Lane, at about 6.45pm on Friday, November 18. Police believe the
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Epsom and Ewell Council awarded home improvement grant
Epsom and Ewell Council has been awarded a grant of £2,500 to support their new Home Improvement Agency. The money will be used to fund minor electrical works in the homes of vulnerable residents, particularly if there is a concern for electrical
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DNA marking links property to owner
Burglars could be caught out by hidden DNA marking under a new scheme from Kingston police. A minute-sized dot placed surreptitiously on a laptop, bicycle, or other item of property links it back to its owner. Thieves caught with property will have
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Distraught daughter discovers dad's suicide
An unhappy widower was discovered hanging in the garage by his distraught daughter, an inquest heard. Terence Courtney, an 85-year-old retired insurance surveyor, left in the kitchen a handwritten note to his three children before taking his
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Bank workers jailed for defrauding pensioners' accounts
Two Barclays Bank employees have been jailed for defrauding elderly customers out of £1.4 million. Personal banker Andrew Waters, 26, who was based at Barclays in Croydon and Karl Edwards, 44, who was manager of Barclays in Birmingham, were
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Disappearing loos set for town centre
Young men need no longer be caught short on a night out in Wimbledon if plans to build pop-up loos in the town centre are approved. As part of the Destination Wimbledon, the Merton Council-led scheme to deliver improvements to the town centre
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Three-car smash closes Seven Hills Road
Police attended a three-car crash this morning which blocked Seven Hills Road in both directions. A silver Peugeot 307, a blue Peugeot 206 and a purple Audi A3 collided close to Whiteley Village. The incident took place just before 8am
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Charity workers angry after poppy collection stolen
Volunteers at a charity shop were left "upset and angry" after their Remembrance Day collection was stolen. The British Legion and Animal Aid charity box at the RSPCA shop in Norwood Road, West Norwood, was taken on Wednesday, November 9, after
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Earthquake survivor moves closer to Paralympics
A Haitian earthquake survivor’s bid to compete in next year’s London Paralympics has moved closer thanks to help from a Kingston charity. Leon Gaysil was paralysed after sustaining spinal cord injuries in the January 2010 disaster, in which he lost
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Dons boss full of praise for Sammy Moore
Terry Brown hailed midfielder Sammy Moore for his battling performance on Saturday as AFC Wimbledon drew 1-1 with Swindon Town. Sammy Hatton’s early deflected strike was cancelled out by Alan Connell in the second half as the Dons put in a much-improved
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Police hit Hinchley Wood and Dittons
A recent police action day focused on burglaries, antisocial driving and drug crime in the Dittons and Hinchley Wood areas. Officers teamed up with Surrey Fire and Rescue and Surrey County Council to address concerns raised at police panel
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Clothes swap event to be held
Cash-strapped shoppers who want to update their wardrobes without paying a penny are being invited to a clothes exchange event. People in Lambeth can swap their old threads for new ones as part of a clothes ‘swishing’ evening in Brixton.
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Walton charity celebrates 800 years of giving
Walton’s oldest charity celebrated its 800th birthday this month. More than 100 people joined Walton Charity for a thanksgiving service at St Mary’s Church on Saturday, November 12. It was attended by Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Surrey David
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REVIEW: Adventurous Indian food at Chutney's
If I go out for an Indian meal I like to have a something I have never tried before, writes Matthew Knowles. I am bored with chicken tikka massala, madras and kormas, I crave excitement and a trip to the unknown. Which is why the menu
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Rowers oppose controversial filter bed plans
River sports clubs that helped train Olympians have said they were under threat from plans to develop Surbiton filter beds. Kingston Council is currently considering development plans from Hydro Properties for 60 floating homes and a marina on the
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Brain injury hospital 'too old' to keep open
A brain injury hospital is set to close after being declared unfit for purpose. The Wolfson Neurorehabilitation Centre, in Wimbledon, could be sold within the next six months, after hospital bosses said the centre was too old to keep open.
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Magistrates could quit following courts shake up
Magistrates are threatening to quit the bench over changes that undermine local justice, a JP has warned. Edith Macauley – who is also Merton Council’s cabinet member for community safety – said morale on the bench was low because of a move
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Justice on way out of town to save cash
Crown prosecutors could move offices from Kingston to Croydon in another blow to local justice. The news comes as magistrates are still waiting for new courtrooms at Wimbledon as part of promises made before the closure of Kingston’s historic magistrates
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Health information system for north-west Surrey ready for rollout
It will be easier for health workers to access vital information in emergencies thanks to a new record system. NHS Surrey is rolling out the records, which include information about patients' medicines, allergies and bad reactions, for the county’s 1.2m
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Council must extend Raynes Park CPZ
By "Ray W" (name and address supplied), Raynes Park I feel the need to reply to the comments made by Mr Mitchell. I too am a long standing resident of the Apostles, but live in one of the roads which is proposed to enter the CPZ. Whilst
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Pictures released over robbery during riots
Images of a man wanted by police in connection with a robbery on the night of the riots have been released. The incident took place at a shop on London Road at around 6.20pm during the disorder on August 8 with one of the suspects assaulting
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Rape cases soar across the borough
Rape cases have soared by almost 40 per cent compared with this time last year figure show, while serious violent crimes on Croydon were up more than 15 per cent before the August riots. Figures discussed at a Croydon Cabinet meeting taken
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Street drinkers targeted by police and shop owners
Street drinkers have been clamped down on by shop owners and police. Officers from Wandle Valley Safer Neighbourhoods Team worked with Sutton’s Anti-Social Behaviour Unit to set up ‘Responsible Retail Agreements’ (RRAs) with nine licensed premises
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Surrey PCSO jailed for wasting police time
A former Surrey Police Community Support Officer has been jailed for four months. Kim Boichat, 46, appeared at Aldershot Magistrates on November 16, after pleading guilty to wasting police time following allegations she had been the victim
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Sutton cats and dogs more accident prone
Dogs and cats in Sutton are more likely to be involved in road accidents during winter than anywhere else in the UK. According to More Than insurance company, Sutton is one of the top five hotspots for pet insurance claims during the winter
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Twelve-year-old wins art competition
A 12-year-old child from Banbury has been awarded a prize in an art competition run by a children’s charity. Olivia Sarah Vickery drawing of her play specialist was highly commended in Action for Sick Children’s competition to mark the charity
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Nature Notes: Ongoing autumn
With a warm mainly southerly airstream, few misty murky but some dewy moisty mornings and much mellow fruitfulness, balmy autumn has lingered longer this year. Having no frosts or strong winds to contend with and pluck tired leaves from the
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Clown mask-wearing armed robber jailed for 12 years
An serial armed robber who concealed his identity with a clown mask has been jailed for 11 years. Michael Francis-Dwyer, 24, of no fixed abode, robbed five pubs and a convenience store over a six week period. The final robbery took place
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Council launch consultation to protect natural habitats
Epsom and Ewell Council has compiled a planning and development guide to help protect Epsom’s natural habitats. The guide, entitled Biodiversity and Planning in Epsom and Ewell, aims to protect Epsom’s biodiversity and natural habitats by offering