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Prospective Law Students Inspired by the Inner Temple
As the pressure on students to be successful grows, so are our aspirations. We therefore need to enhance our learning with skills from the real world to give us the confidence to know we can achieve our ambitions. Although this involves hard work, there
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And they're the good guys . . .
Footage has recently come to light showing six Scotland Yard officers smashing up a car of a suspected thief. They were wielding baseball bats and the handle of a pick axe. You’ll note that none of these items were despatched by the police. They smashed
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Social Media: a force for good or evil?
Protests in Egypt began on 25 January 2011. The people of Egypt were desperate to bring about government change after having the same President for 30 years and a total disregard for democracy forcing them to take an active stand. Beginning around midnight
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Wilkinson Comes To Tooting
Written By Jane West from Ursuline High School, Wimbledon. Is there literally nothing you cannot buy in Tooting? With the Grand Opening of a new Wilkinson's store on Thursday November 26th on Tooting High Street – the answer to this question would
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'Breaking Dawn' becomes Breaking News
Friday 18th November 2011, say that date to any of a certain group of people and they may scream in your ear, that group would be called the “Twi-hards”. For those of you who do not know what that date was, it was the day the film ‘The Twilight Saga:
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Stiletto Walk in Croydon in aid of the Croydon Community Against Trafficking (CCAT)
On September 24th of this year people left their comfy slippers and pumps at home and donned a pair of slightly less practical stiletto’s to march through Croydon, raising awareness of the horror of human trafficking. People of all ages joined in spreading
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Fate of Kingston shops unclear after closure programme announced
The future of five Kingston shops is uncertain after their parent company announced a nationwide closure programme. Top Shop, BHS, Burton, Wallis and Dorothy Perkins are all owned by the Arcadia Group, which yesterday reported a 38 per cent
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Man caught with tazer guns and truncheon
A man was caught in a supermarket car park with two tazer guns and extendible truncheon. Simon Lee Tate, of Clensham Lane, Sutton, was arrested in Tesco's car park in Old Fields Road, Sutton, on May 13 this year. Croydon Magistrates
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AMELIA LILY – BAD RISK OR GOOD RISK?
Amelia Lily, 16 is a contestant on a popular television talent show Xfactor with over a million viewers from around the world. Amelia Lily is part of the girl’s category who is mentored by Kelly Rowland, an America singer alongside Amelia Lily is Janet
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Professor Layton and the Spectre's Call (DS)
It’s the fourth Professor Layton game to hit these shores already and the fourth I’ve now reviewed. Am I fed up with them? Am I heck. To tell the truth though, the over-the-top English ambience is getting on my wick slightly – a bit like Dick Van
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Police investigate assault on man in Thornton Heath
Police are investigating an assault which took place in Thornton Heath this afternoon. The incident happened just after 2pm on London Road, close to Thornton Heath pond. Police and London Ambulance were called to the scene, where they
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Ex-Terror happy to be special K
Kingstonian new boy Jamie Byatt is just happy to be playing football after scoring in only his second appearance since returning to Kingsmeadow last week. Byatt netted the equaliser in Tuesday’s 1-1 draw at Bury Town having made his debut off the bench
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Hopper delights in Quins chance
Quins centre Matt Hopper may have benefited from an injury to George Lowe, but he is determined not to let the opportunity pass him by. The 26-year-old marked his Heineken Cup debut – and first Quins start – with a try in Saturday’s 28-6 triumph over
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Staff expected to strike at Epsom Hospital
Some of the staff at Epsom Hospital are to join of the biggest public sector strikes in living memory next Wednesday. Over 2 million public sector workers across the UK are expected to walk out on November 30 to defend their pension funds.
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Lack of antibiotics gave man no chance an inquest hears
A man died of a lethal infection after doctors failed to give him antibiotics for 14 hours an inquest has heard. Health bosses admitted mistakes were made at an inquest at Croydon Coroners Court on Thursday November 24 after Russell Bishop,
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REVIEW: Traditional Indian at Saravanaa Bhavan
Indian restaurant Saravanna Bhavan has only been open for six months, but already has a fast growing reputation. The restaurant in Upper Tooting Road, close to Tooting Broadway tube station, specialises in vegetarian cooking from south India
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Man charged over Wallington stabbing
A man has been charged following a stabbing in Wallington yesterday. The man appeared via video link at Camberwell Green Magistrates Court this morning charged with wounding with intent. The incident occurred outside flats in Harcourt Road at
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Alexander needs time to find goal-den form
Brentford striker Gary Alexander reckons his two months of injury frustration were not so bad, because work puts a smile on his face. The 32-year-old made his comeback from an ankle problem in the 2-1 home win over Stevenage at Griffin Park
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GUMLEY SCHOOL PRODUCTION - BEAUTIFUL DREAMER - TO BE STAGED AS ISLEWORTH COMMUNITY PLAY
Gumley House Convent School has always been praised and celebrated for its summer productions but Beautiful Dreamer, Gumley’s school production in 2010, had an especially admirable response, so much so that now it is being adapted into a community play
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Young writers get awards
Young Elmbridge writers were rewarded for their literary promise at a prize giving ceremony. Claygate-based children’s author Samantha Mackintosh presented the prizes at Riverhouse Barn, in Walton, and offered advice to the aspiring authors. The annual
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Operation Hawk results in 270 arrests across London
More than 270 people were arrested across London yesterday as part of a major neighbourhood crime crackdown. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Bernard Hogan-Howe launched Operation Hawk to crack down on neighbourhood crime. According
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Casuals boss clears air with Joel
Corinthian Casuals boss Kim Harris is to hold clear the air talks with striker Joel Thompson amid fears his star man’s heart is no longer at King George’s Field. Harris revealed last week that he thought his lanky frontman’s head had been turned by
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Politicians and police vow to stamp out antisocial yobs
Politicians and the police have vowed to work with the Tamil community to stamp out antisocial yobs in Burlington Road. Councillors from St James ward and officers from the safer neighbourhood team talked with traders and residents at a community
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Brentford scoop second successive JPT gong
Brentford have created history in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy by becoming the first club to win team of the round award for the second successive month. After scooping the accolade for their performance in round two against Charlton Athletic
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Man admits torching car involved in hit and run
A man accused of causing the death of a teenager in a hit and run has admitted driving the car involved and torching it afterwards. Alessia Boschiazzo, 14, from Carshalton was knocked down on Morland Road, Croydon on February 25 this year.
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Former soldier jailed for drug smuggling
An Afghanistan veteran arrested with 42 packets of cocaine in his stomach has been jailed for drug smuggling. Fitzdonald Byron Okoye had flown to Heathrow from Argentina after swallowing half a kilo of high purity cocaine with a street value
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Blues are in it to win it
Met Police boss Jimmy Cooper reckons Tuesday’s trip to league leaders Lowestoft Town will be the litmus test of his side’s Ryman Premier League title credentials. The Blues beat Tooting & Mitcham 3-0 at Imber Court on Saturday, thanks to goals from
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Winter wonderland lights up Wimbledon
Brazilian dancers, a brass band and Santa himself helped kick off the Christmas season in Wimbledon last night. The town's annual Winter Wonderland celebration featured fireworks and a parade, as well as celebrity guests. The parade
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Family condemns 'cowardly' burglar in letter to neighbourhood
A family has given a burglar a stern telling off by posting an angry letter to him around their neighbourhood. The letter, which has been tied to lampposts in Herne Hill, condemns the burglar as a "coward" and sentences him to a life of "dark
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Man claims he was tasered nine times after being seen with toy gun
A man claims he was Tasered by police nine times after he was seen playing with a toy gun he bought for his son. Justice Livingstone was shot with stun guns at Norwood Junction, just before 11am on November 14, but the Metropolitan Police say
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Striking teachers urged to put kids education first
Headteachers and teachers across Wandsworth are being urged not to go on strike. Members of the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT), along with other unions representing teachers, have voted in favour of strike action on Wednesday,
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Esher must turn corner
Director of rugby Mike Schmid reckons his side’s first point of the season, could – and should – have been more. Schmid’s men lost 20-15 to former Premiership giants Leeds Carnegie and had two tries disallowed – including one from the last play of the
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Hampton drive Mark Harp-ping mad
Hampton & Richmond Borough boss Mark Harper has admitted his side’s inconsistency is driving him to distraction. The Beavers lost 2-0 to fellow-strugglers Thurrock at the Beveree on Saturday, but roared back to form with a 2-1 win at Bromley
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Away wins will be key come Richmond's day of reckoning
Director of rugby Steve Hill believes performances like Richmond’s 18-13 win at Dings Crusaders on Saturday could be all important come the day of reckoning at the end of the season. Fly half Tom Platt was the star as he kicked six penalties and played
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Ross heroics all in a day's work
London Welsh fly half Gordon Ross has insisted his match-winning heroics against London Scottish on Saturday are all in a day’s work. The former Scotland international broke Scottish hearts with a last-minute penalty to secure an 18-16 win at Old Deer
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Trading standards issues vodka warning in Surrey
Vodka drinkers are at risk from an illegal brand of the spirit containing dangerous chemicals. Drop Vodka contains industrial solvent ingredient propar-2-ol, methanol and chloroform. It has been found for sale at rock-bottom prices across the country
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Robshaw: England can move on
Harlequins skipper Chris Robshaw hopes English rugby can recover its tarnished reputation and learn from its mistakes after the game was rocked by more controversy this week. Reports compiled by the Rugby Football Union, Premiership clubs and Rugby Players
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Pensioner taken to hospital after reversing into wall
Commuters faced heavy traffic last night after a pensioner crashed his car into a wall. It was initially thought the 79-year-old had been hit by a car on Croydon Road, Beddington, but police confirmed he crashed his car into a wall while
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Mayor expresses concern over cuts to budget
The Mayor of Epsom and Ewell has expressed concern over the number of cuts to the mayor's budget. Epsom and Ewell Council hope to save £25,000 by hiring a new car for the mayor and slashing the budget for official events. At a meeting
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Schoolboy raises £500 after 7k swim
An Epsom schoolboy has swum almost 7km in a sponsored swim to raise money for a swing for wheelchair-bound children. Lloyd Smith's school, Cheam Park Farm Juniors, had already raised more than £2,000 when the 11-year-old, from Marlow Drive,
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Chief executive admits plans to 'acquire' Epsom Hospital
The chief executive of Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals has admitted Epsom Hospital is to be "acquired" sparking concerns of a takeover rather than equal partnership. Initial reports about a deal between the two hospitals led many people
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Woman finds mystery photographs
A lady from Sutton has stumbled across a wealth of mystery photographs from the 1930’s and 40’s. Dorothy Reynolds, 62, accidently picked up the photographs a few years ago in a charity shop. The photos were in a box amongst various things
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Albert Bridge to reopen next week
Albert Bridge is to reopen on Friday, December 2, to the delight of motorists who have endured 22 months of commuting misery. It has been closed for renovation work since February 2010, leading to congestion problems from diverted traffic on
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TOWIE snub for Christmas tree appeal
This years Christmas Giving Tree appeal was left "high and dry" after a snub from an The Only Way is Essex 'star'. Chloe Sims, from the Channel 4 programme was due to launch the appeal on Saturday. (19 November) Excited shoppers gathered at
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Toy poodle put down after attack by Staffie pitbull cross
A diminutive toy poodle was put down following a savage attack by a Staffordshire pitbull cross which was witnessed by her owner's toddler grandson. Anna Richardson, from Gadesen Road, West Ewell, a former dog trainer and groomer, was with
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Electric Blues could move to Battersea Power Station
Billionaire Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has reportedly held talks over moving his Premier League club Chelsea to disused Battersea Power Station. The Russian oligarch, worth £7.2bn, is understood to have met with the financial backers of
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Beddington bridges could be saved
Historic Beddington Bridges threatened with demolition might be saved. Network Rail planned to demolish two bridges, Irrigation Bridge and Hundred Acre Bridge which cross the railway line north of Hackbridge, to avoid the future costs of maintaining
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University given £110,000 to digitise work of designer
The University of the Creative Arts has been given £110,000 to digitise the work of its chancellor, the legendary British designer Zandra Rhodes. Researchers will spend 15 months working with the designer, who has designed creations for Diana
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MOT garage plan causes anger
A final appeal is going out by campaigners desperate to prevent the opening of an MOT car garage at the end of a residential cul-de-sac. Residents in Edward Road, Station Approach and Victoria Road, in Coulsdon are collecting signatures from
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Sexual violence campaign tells men to "know the difference"
A campaign to tackle rape and sexual assault is being re-launched. Lambeth Council’s ‘Know the Difference’ campaign is being coordinated in conjunction with national White Ribbon Day (November 24), which works to end violence against women.
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Navy man returns to daughter
Navy man Jonathan Sterling-Roman has returned home from fighting Pro-Gaddafi forces in Libya to be re-united with his new-born daughter. Electrical technician Mr Sterling Roman, 22, from Croydon sailed on the HMS Liverpool from the UK in March
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Police release efit to catch robber
Police have issued an picture of a man who they want to talk to in connection with a robbery. The image is an efit of a suspect involved in an incident in Wallington in August this year. A black man, aged approximately 30-years-old,
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Surrey braced for disruption ahead of public sector strike
Schools, council offices and leisure centres across Surrey will be picketed next week when 25 public sector unions go on strike against over planned cuts to their pensions. More than two million public sector workers are expected to walk out
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Mother's disgust over x-rated iPorn
A superstore has apologised after shocked children found “appalling” hardcore pornographic images on a store’s display iPad. Currys in New Malden was forced to make the embarrassing apology after the children found the x-rated images when they walked
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Karate expert teaches youngsters a lesson
An American martial arts legend has been in town to pass on his knowledge to youngsters. Grandmaster Brian Manna has been conducting seminars for the Snow Herons Martial arts Tang Soo Do karate School in Sutton. On Tuesday, children
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Anger as council refuses bus lane blunder refunds
Thousands of motorists driven to distraction by a council bus lane blunder will not have £900,000 of fines refunded. A total of 15,359 drivers were fined up to £120 after being caught in the bus lane in Eden Street, Kingston, after it was introduced
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Mayor gets a schoool dinner
The Mayor of Sutton went back to school for National School Meals Week. The Mayor and Mayoress of Sutton joined pupils from Cheam Common Junior School for lunch on November 7. They tucked into a healthy lunch of meatballs and pasta with
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A short cut too far for wedged motorist
A motorist found himself in a sticky situation after taking a shortcut too far. The Ford Fiesta was left wedged for days between two solid bollards in a cycle-only track in Old London Road, Kingston. Chairman of Kingston cyclists Jon
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Government silent on banning firm's exports to Iran
The Government has refused to say whether it would stop a company exporting more technology that could be used to crush anti-Government protests to Iran. Kingston-based Creativity Software sold phone operator Irancell a product that can pinpoint the