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It's not what you say. It's not even how you say it because, let's face it ,no-one's listening. Now, it's all about what you do.
The riots of summer 2011, in many populous parts of London and other major cities, will go down in the history of England. They will be infamous. They will be taught in schools in hundreds of years time. And what's more, they will remind of us what can
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Westfield- For One Night Only
The Westfield shopping centre is Europe's biggest. It is home to many famous brands, as well as stalls, cinema, and entertainment. The village, designated in a secluded section of the store, consists of high end, designer stores, including Missoni, Dior
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A Review of Displays
November is the month when excitement overwhelms all school children. We all anticipate the arrival of Bonfire Night. Some people cannot wait for the start of the night, firework shops opened all across Croydon; there is even one on Purley High Street
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“The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary” but is it the only place where tragedy follows overwork?
After a summer in which schools across London and Surrey received record high GCSE results, should the outstanding standard of examination be re-raising the issue of whether adolescents across Britain are working themselves too hard? Could over testing
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Science; No Longer a Boron Topic for Schoolgirls?
Last Month, Sutton High school’s female team were crowned champions of the Royal Institute of Chemistry’s challenge held at Croydon high and no matter how small the victory, it raises the question of whether girls under dominating science is approaching
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I'm dreaming of a white...what exactly?
Figgy puddings and crackers. Idiotic hats and family. Turkey and church services. Each family in England has their own Christmas traditions. Of course, most of these small gatherings tend to focus on the immaculate conception of Jesus Christ, and the
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Tinker Tailor Soldier Sublime
After this September’s eagerly-anticipated release of “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” (directed by Tomas Alfredson), it feels fitting that its magnificence should be shared. To those of you who haven’t seen it, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is a thrilling drama
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Wimbledon Village Shops
Wimbledon village is one of the most visited places by the residents of Wimbledon. With a variety of shops offering food to clothes, there is something for everyone. However, it is one of the more expensive areas of Wimbledon, not only because of the
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Creative work on show in Sutton
A new exhibition is showing off the best artwork and creative writing by students from Sutton’s secondary schools. Entries to a competition exploring the ‘Black British history makers of today’ will be on display on level two in Sutton Central Library
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Classical trio to perform in Clapham
A classical ensemble is set to dazzle audiences with a lively programme of chamber music. The Moonfleet Trio will perform musical scores spanning three centuries at Clapham Library on Friday, December 2. The group, which includes a violinist
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Sutton best at cutting carbon emissions
Sutton Council is the best borough in London at cutting its carbon emissions, according to a new league table published by the Environment Agency. More than 2,000 organisations, including major supermarkets, restaurants and hospitals, were rated on
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Council praised for 'helping families stay together'
A service for protecting vulnerable children from broken families has been praised after being named among the best in the country by an influential magazine. Children and Young People Now magazine named Merton Council’s Supporting Families
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Increased police patrols in Beddington
Police have started extra patrols in Beddington in a bid to cut burglaries and other criminal activity. Officers from the Beddington South and Beddington North Safer Neighbourhoods Teams have started extra uniform and plain-clothes patrols. The
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UPDATE: Police reopen road after motorcycle crash
Police have reopened Brighton Road after a smash between a motorbike and car left the rider in a life-threatening condition. The crash, on the junction with Upland Road, South Croydon, was at 7.55am on Tuesday November 22, and saw a man aged
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Ashtead PC presented with community award
A police constable for Ashtead has been recognised for his tireless commitment to his community. PC Jason Woods has been awarded the Ben Sutton Community Police Officer of the Year Award which was presented to him at the Surrey Police Chief
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Mayor to announce multi-million pound regeneration
Mayor of London Boris Johnson will plough £23 million into Croydon to push regeneration and return the town to its former glory. The Mayor is set to announce the huge investment at the Develop Croydon Conference held in the Fairfield Halls
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Sally Dowler tells inquiry of false hope from phone hacking
The mother of murdered school girl Milly Dower has described the cruel false hope she experienced when voicemails were erased from her daughter’s phone. Sally Dowler revealed the moment of euphoria when she discovered messages had been deleted
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Teen taken to hospital following moped crash
A teenager was taken to hospital this morning after the moped he was driving collided with a pedestrian in Brixton. The incident happened on Brixton Road at the junction with Stockwell Park Walk just before 8.50am, causing delays to commuters
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Campaigners try to get subway opened for public
A group of Crystal Palace residents have started a campaign to try and get an old subway opened to the public. The Crystal Palace subway, which is under Crystal Palace Parade, is a grade II listed building. but has been closed to the public
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Screaming teens leave star well and truly Outnumbered
Screaming teenagers and mass hysteria greeted one of the stars from comedy show Outnumbered when he arrived in Walton for the Christmas light switch on. The spectacular Festival of Light kicked off Christmas for the town, as is now tradition
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Keinan to give Palace defenders competition
New loan signing Dekel Keinan will push Paddy McCarthy and Anthony Gardner for their places at Crystal Palace. The Israeli international will join the Eagles on loan for six weeks this morning having only played one minute of Championship football for
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LIVE: Develop Croydon conference
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Residents' victory in phone mast row
Neighbours who objected to a bid to build a phone mast on a protected public garden have won a small victory. Mobile phone operators Vodaphone wanted to build an 11.8m phone poll in the Berrylands Triangle, in Raeburn Avenue, Surbiton, but
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Road closed following crash
A motorcyclist is in a life threatening condition after a crash with a car. Brighton Road, South Croydon was closed in both directions by Upland Road after the crash at 7.55am Tuesday November 22, which saw a rider, 22, sustain serious head
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Festive feeling comes to town
The festive feeling is spreading in Kingston with the traditional Christmas Market in full swing. Traders have returned to the Ancient Market Place for the seventh year running and visitors have been buying cosy stockings, gingerbread houses
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Sizzling apprenticeship awaits Cobham cook
A Cobham teenager could be in with the chance of winning a life-changing scholarship worth more than £30,000 if he becomes an apprentice for Britain’s youngest two Michelin-starred chef. Sanjivan Parhar, 18, reached the semi-final stages of
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Teenager's company wins backing of Microsoft
A 17-year-old entrepeneur has won the backing of computer giant Microsoft for his conference bringing online contacts face-to-face. College student Henry Moulton from Wimbledon Park and fellow organiser Callum Hill – an 18-year-old university
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Graduates still struggling to find employment
With more than one million 18 to 24-year-olds now unemployed nationally, the Streatham Guardian has been following the fortunes of young people on their journey to find a job. Carmelo Camenzuli, 22, has GCSEs, A-levels and two years’ experience
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Fire crew called to rescue stuck horse
Firefighters from Croydon were called to rescue a horse who got itself stuck in a ditch last night. The fire rescue unit were called at 3.30am by the RSPCA to Mitcham Common, close to the junction with London Road. A crew from Wandsworth
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Five more primary schools set to expand
An ambitious programme of creating more primary school places entered a new stage this week as five more expansion plans were announced. Merton Council has launched consultation timetables after proposing to add 30 pupils to the books at Gorringe
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Guess what a “fustilugs” is…
Croydon boasts a wealth of intriguing slang. I’m sure, for example, that you’re all aware of what a “Croydon facelift” is and those among you with Croydonian teenagers will understand also the terms “butters” and “peak times”. An interesting experiment
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Man wanted for 10 years jailed as cops target others on the run
A man who was on the run for over 10 years has been caged by the police. Lawrence Corcoran, of Ballinsloe, County Galway, was due to stand trial for attempted arson in 2001 but never attended. He has been wanted ever since and despite
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Food fit for kings in Croydon
Croydon has been named as one of the top spots in the capital for good food. The independent Good Food for London report highlights the borough as among the best for producing, advising and providing top-quality grub. It scored six out
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Woman raped in Wallington
A woman has been attacked and raped in Wallington. The victim, in her 20’s, was attacked from behind on London Road, near The Grange Restaurant, before being taken into Beddington Park and sexually assaulted on Sunday November 20.
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Police appeal for man wanted in connection with burglaries
Police have appealed for help tracing a man wanted in connection with burglaries. Polish national Bartosz Badzioch, 27, is wanted in connection with a Thames Ditton burglary on October 31 where valuable photographic equipment was stolen from
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Prison restaurant scoops third award in three months
The Clink Charity has scooped its third award in three months; this time winning the Longford Prize, an award which praises initiatives dedicated to penal and social reform. The Longford Prize recognises the contribution of an individual, group
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Marine found hanged after returning from Afghanistan
A Royal Marine commando found hanged at his home was arrested for assaulting his girlfriend two days before his death an inquest heard. Dylan Kemp, 28, was discovered dead in his flat when police broke into his home on Nottingham Road, south
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Strictly community gets neighbours dancing
Neighbours in the Wimbledon Park Estate learned ballroom dancing together last Saturday to get to know each other better. The Strictly Community event was held in St Paul's Community Centre, in Inner Park Road, Southfields. Around 35
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SNT offers crime prevention tips
Shirley residents and businesses will be given crime prevention tips. Officers from the Shirley Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) will hold the crime prevention day on Wednesday, November 30 at the Shrublands Advice and Coffee Shop. The
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Charity for end of life care wins garden award
A charity for end of life care has won an award for its gardens. Trinity Hospice, in Clapham Common North Side, was given a gold award by The London Gardens Society for its rear gardens. It also picked up a bronze medal for its front
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Charities can get free computer software
By Syed Kamall, Conservative MEP for London During these difficult economic times, charities need every bit of help that they can get. I have been in discussions with companies on how they can help charities and local community projects
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Schoolgirl's idea lights up town centre
An eight-year-old girl won a family trip to the panto after designing the best Christmas light. Eva Almeida met Santa at the Christmas lights switch on in Croydon after winning Croydon BID’s design a light competition. Primary school
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Woman choked to death on lunch, inquest heard.
A woman who had previously tried to strangle herself choked to death on her lunch while in care. Karen Bruen, 39, died in September 2009 after choking on a spoonful of sausage roll and beans, despite carers being told to avoid feeding her "
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Gift guide: Shaving kits...
Men everywhere will be relying on Christmas gifts to stock up on their shaving products for the long year ahead. But if you want to show that you didn't simply buy the first shaving gift set you came across in the shop, we had a look at some
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Croydon students triumph at BYA Awards
Local Croydon students Orlando Taylor and Reiss McCarthy celebrated their success at the weekend by becoming worthy winners at the 3rd annual BYA Awards. The event took place at Jury’s Inn Hotel on Saturday 19th November and was attended by over 150