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CARSHALTON FIREWORKS 2011
‘Remember, remember the fifth of November’. So goes the classic first line of the well known poem based on the events of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 in which a group of Catholics tried, and failed, to assassinate King James I by blowing up the House of
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Beard slams his Tooting & Mitcham players
Mark Beard blasted his players' work ethic as Tooting and Mitcham's slump in form continued with another dismal league defeat on Saturday. The Terrors were comfortably brushed aside 3-0 by high-flying Met Police to leave them languishing in 17th place
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Earlsfield coach wants international recognition for GB champions
Sid Khan has called for new Great British champions Louis Adolphe and Joe Joyce to be given the chance to prove themselves on the international stage. The Earlsfield Amateur Boxing Club duo triumphed in the light-welterweight and super-heavyweight categories
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Golden day for Burgess at Parliament Hill
A gold-medal winning run by Paul Burgess was the highlight for Croydon at the Balfour Beatty London Youth Games cross country competition at Parliament Hill Fields on Saturday. The Kingsdale Foundation School student won the boys’ U13 race, given the
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Review of the Enchanted Palace: An Exhibition at Kensington Palace
A simple train journey to London can now enter you into a fairytale. Emerging from the dust and the rubble of the £12 million building works is the history of seven princesses, entwined within the beautiful charming setting in London. Discover in magical
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Woman hit by bus in Sutton
An 81-year-old woman was hit by a bus in Sutton today. The woman was taken to hospital by ambulance after an incident on Grove Road, near the Cock and Bull pub, at around 2pm. One witness reported seeing an elderly lady with her face covered in
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Homes left without power after electrical fault
More than 50 properties have been without power since 8am this morning after an electrical fault. Properties in the Jamaica Road and Lakehall Road area of Thornton Heath have been without power for nine hours, after a fault was discovered
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Croydon College to call itself a University Centre
Croydon College has been granted permission to call itself a university centre. The institute has offered university courses linked with the University of Sussex since February 2010 but has now been given permission to call itself University
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Dad escapes jail for kicking and punching dog in front of son
A father who beat and kicked a puppy as his five-year-old child looked on and laughed has been spared jailed. Edward Andrews was seen punching, kicking and dragging the Kito/husky cross puppy as he and his son walked home on October 21.
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Royals and celebrities join rescue dogs on the red carpet
Royals and celebrities joined rescue dogs on the red carpet last week in support of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home's major fundraiser - the annual Collars and Coats Gala Ball last week. The event took place at Battersea Evolution, located in Battersea
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Volunteers raise £162k abseiling down Battersea Power Station
More than 700 people threw themselves off Battersea Power Station this weekend raising £162,000 for The Stroke Association. On Saturday (November 19), the 780 brave volunteers ventured up to the top of the power station and abseiled 100ft down
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AFC Wimbledon bask in their season's good fortunes
The story of AFC Wimbledon’s promotion to the football league for the first time since the reallocation of Wimbledon FC to Milton Keynes (Who became MK Dons from June 2004 onwards) can be seen as a well deserved fairytale, mainly due to the results now
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Electrical fault sparks car blaze
An electrical fault sparked a blaze in the engine of a car. Firefighters were called to Blakes Lane in New Malden where a motorist had pulled over after smoke started billowing from the car’s engine. The fire destroyed the Peugeot’s
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UK's largest restaurant charges babies to sit at the table
The UK’s biggest restaurant is charging for babies to sit at the table. Cosmo in Valley Park, Croydon, has introduced a £3 charge for babies, even if they are too young to eat any food. Visitors to the oriemtal buffet restaurant, which
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Plastic pistol 'cowboy' Tasered by police
A gun-toting man dressed as a cowboy was Tasered by police in front of railway passengers. Commuters watched in horror as armed police rushed a crowded train at Norwood Junction, pointed a gun in his face, before grabbing the man dressed in
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Close shave for Croydon Councillors
Two councillors had a close shave for Children in Need. Croydon Councillors Simon Hall and Wayne Lawlor had their hair dyed then shaved off to raise cash for the BBC charity. Organised by Crocus Officer Johnny Leyland, over £200 has
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Police hunt for nightbus sex attacker
The groper who assaulted a woman as she stepped off a nightbus is being hunted by police. The man and his 20-year-old victim both left the N133 at Upper Green West in Mitcham. The attacker tried to strike up a conversation with his victim
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Woods-Garness: League title would be perfect tonic
Sutton United striker Bradley Woods-Garness reckons the best way to celebrate his release from jail would be to bring the Blue Square South title to Gander Green Lane. The 25-year-old was last week cleared of attempting to take revenge on
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Man bottled in town centre brawl
A man was hit in the back with a bottle in a town centre brawl. About 20 men were involved in the fight in the Cromwell Road area of Kingston. The wounded man was taken to hospital with back injuries and another man was also taken to
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Recession spells return of 'old-fashioned' chimney sweep
The impact of the recession has meant the return of an old-fashioned trade according to one chimney sweep. Charismatic Dutch Dore-Boize, 38, from Banstead owns the Old Victorian Chimney Sweep which specialises in cleaning chimneys around the
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Scouting leader honoured by Bear Grylls
A former policeman whose dedication to scouting has taken him all over the country has been recognised for his hard work. George Burt, from Surbiton, said he was delighted after Chief Scout Bear Grylls honoured him with a merit award earlier
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Household waste reduced by 1.1 million tonnes
Household food waste in the UK fell by 1.1 million tonnes over the last three years - enough to fill Wembley Stadium. In response to the announcement, by the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP), Councillor Ian Lake, Surrey County Council
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Police search Beddington Park after horrific rape
Police have been searching Beddington Park this morning for further clues after the rape of a woman. The victim, in her 20s, was attacked from behind on London Road, near the Grange Restaurant before being taken to the park where she was sexually
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Photographer to the stars shines in Walton
A photographer to the stars is auctioning 31 signed prints of musicians and artists for charity. Matt Humphrey, 32, snapped singer Noddy Holder and soul vocalist Dionne Bromfield as part of an exhibition in aid of The African Workshop.
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Police patrols stepped up as rape and violence rises
Rape cases have soared by almost 40 per cent compared with this time last year. The results come after statistics released to Croydon Council show serious violent crimes were up more than 15 per cent before the August riots. Figures
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Croydon speakers impress at competition
Young public speakers tested their rhetoric skills at a borough-wide competition building to a national grand final. Teams from eight schools contested the Rotary International Youth Speaks at Oasis Academy Shirley Park on Wednesday November
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A day in PJs for Brooklands College pupils
Childcare students rolled out of bed and went to college in their pyjamas to help raise money for Children in Need. The Brooklands College students also sold cakes for the cause and managed to raise £200, with the combined efforts of the Ashford campus
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Skate park to be given new lease of life
Work has begun to renovate a skateboarding park in Clapham following talks with skate groups. The park, which will cost about £160,000 to build, will replace the existing skate slopes in Clapham Common with more durable concrete. More
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Goldsmith sacked from envoy role over EU vote
Zac Goldsmith has been sacked as the Prime Minister’s climate change envoy for defying party bosses in a crucial Commons vote. The Richmond Park MP, a former editor of the Ecologist magazine, was withdrawn from the role just days before his
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Moore puts Dons through in cup shock
Luke Moore sent AFC Wimbledon into the second round of the FA Cup last night as they shocked Scunthorpe United 1-0 at Glanford Park. Moore was recalled to the side and was in the right place at the right time to convert when Jack Midson's shot was blocked
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VIDEO: Community project plants 2000 crocuses
Thousands of crocuses have been planted in a community project designed to remind residents of unity for years to come. About 30 members of Norbury Green Residents Association braved the foggy weather to plant 2,000 yellow, white and purple
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Traders back Christmas lights to make them better than ever
Traders have raised nearly £2,500 to pay for Christmas lights in Surbiton. Surbiton Business Community (CBC) have clubbed together in a bid to make this year’s lights go with a bang. Speaking on behalf of CBC Pat Boye said: “Last year
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Close win in second British Bread Golf Open
The second British Bread Golf Open saw nearly 100 people hit dough balls into the River Thames on Sunday. The day involved whacking three specially-made bread balls from the back of Woody’s bar into a giant floating golf hole. Councillor
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Fire crews called to blaze at derelict building
Fire crews from Croydon and Purley were called to a blaze at a derelict building last night. Six pumps were called to the building in Peaks Hill, Purley, at around 7pm yesterday evening. One person remains unaccounted for, but firefighters
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Building destroyed by industrial fire
A building at an industrial estate was "100% damaged" by a blaze yesterday evening, firefighters said. The building, on the industrial park in Weir Road, Wimbledon Park, was gutted by the blaze which broke out at just before 6pm yesterday.
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Inquest jury hears police control room tapes
A jury has been played police control room dialogue from a chase that ended with a teenager fatally crashing a stolen car. PC John Wills was reporting as the blue Mazda, stolen in Merton by Liam Albert, 17, reached speeds of 80, 90, then 110mph
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Snap up a prize in charity photography competition
Amateur snappers have just a few more days to take the perfect pic for a charity competition. Volunteer Centre Merton’s photography contest - which has challenged entrants to grab pictures of volunteering the in borough - closes on November
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'Gas works will kill Christmas', say shop owners
Business owners have accused a government body of "killing Christmas" following its decision to start redevelopment work on a high street just weeks before the festive season. Traders are feeling let down after Transport for London (TfL) gave
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Mice found in Poundland
Poundland in the Whitgift Centre has been banned from selling food after mice were discovered in the store. The Croydon town centre store put up a sign informing customers of the vermin problem on Tuesday November 22. A spokesman for
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Clown mask-wearing armed robber jailed
A 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, including The Merchant Pub next to Clapham Common, and a convenience store over
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Man arrested after £20k cannabis raid
Police seized £20,000 worth of cannabis during a raid in Streatham on Monday. Officers from the St Leonard’s Safer Neighbourhoods Team discovered the cannabis plants at a house in Streatham High Road following reports from suspicious neighbours
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Businesswoman 'best in class' at awards show
A marketing consultant from Ashtead has been presented with an award to recognise her excellence in public relations and communications. Lindsey Collumbell was given the Best Freelance Practitioner award for her work with small businesses by the
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School pupils join campaign to cut dog mess
Children from Culvers House Primary School have joined a campaign to persuade dog owners to take responsibility for their pets. Pupils have designed posters to encourage owners to pick up after their pets which are being displayed near the school in
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Christmas gifts sent to Eastern Europe in shoeboxes
Pupils at an independent school have collected 200 boxes worth of goodies to be sent to needy children in Eastern Europe. Students from Royal Russell Junior School sent the first shipment of shoeboxes filled with Christmas gifts to Romania
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Council did not listen to us in CPZ consultation
By Clare Biggs; Clarendon Road, Raynes Park The parking situation in Clarendon Road and adjacent roads has become frustrating for local residents. An independent survey revealed that most residents would like a one hour controlled parking
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Carshalton College Wins WorldSkills Games Development Competition
Carshalton College is celebrating after winning the WorldSkills Games Development Competition on Tuesday 22 November. The students were given first place after competing against 3 other Colleges from London and the South East. 36 students from Games
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Remember, remember
November is the time of the year to bear in our minds those who dedicated their lives to fight in the World Wars and recent or current conflicts such as Iraq and Afghanistan. Not just in the UK, but in all Commonwealth countries we are all called to action