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Ambrose praises Palace fans for Old Trafford atmosphere
Darren Ambrose hailed Crystal Palace fans for making Old Trafford seem just like a normal Saturday afternoon at Selhurst Park last night. The Eagles supporters were in fine voice as they watched their side dump Manchester United out of the
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What's on the menu? The contents of your garden...
What's on the menu? The contents of your garden... By Jessica Kingdon Recently, I visited the famous store Fortnum and Mason, in London, and was surprised to find a section in the food department filled with 'exotic' foodstuffs, which are apparently
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Snow: love it or hate it, can we cope with it?
Snow... some love it, some hate it. I can proudly say I love it; there's nothing better than opening the curtains to see a crisp blanket of white over your street and garden. However, it would be a little naive to say it poses no problems. Last year,
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Croydon MP praises social media after tram abuse arrest
A Croydon MP has praised social media after a woman allegedly filmed racially abusing tram passengers was arrested. Gavin Barwell, Conservative MP for Croydon Central told MPs the YouTube footage of a mother launching a torrent of racist abuse on commuters
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Teddington Lights Up!
Exactly a month before Christmas Eve, Teddington High Street came alight with Christmas decorations in the annual event of ‘Teddington Lights Up’. This popular event brings local residents out of their cosy houses and onto the chilly streets of Teddington
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Devastated family mourn death of 'gentle giant' after all-night rave
Devastated family and friends of a young clubber who died after an all-night rave are mourning the popular student. Former Richard Challoner student Richard Baker died in hospital in the early hours of Sunday, November 27, after attending a
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Musicians - Lareb Naseem - Harris Academy Merton
There are many different roles which take place in the music industry; they are not always solo artists and bands. There are the Singer, Lead, Bassist’s, Rhythm, Drummers; Music Producers, backup singers and much much more. The singer if a solo artist
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Palace player ratings v Manchester United
Lewis Price: The Welshman controlled his box brilliantly and caught everything that came his way in the air. He had only had one big save to make and did it well to deny Morrison in the second half with his boot. Also did enough to put Valencia off when
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Owners appeal for help in tracing stolen puppy
A five month old German shepherd puppy has been stolen from a pub garden in West Ewell. Kaiser, a red and black puppy, was taken from his purpose built pen in the garden of the Eight Bells pub on Kingston Road on Monday, November 28, between
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Students take their voice to Westminster
Upon arrival at the AS Politics conference held at Central Hall Westminster on the 28th November 2011, I was amazed to see so many people in just one place. So many young people, at that. Over one thousands young students from across the country attended
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Try these Mediterranean inspired recipes by James Martin
Bream with tomatoes, capers and olives. (Serve 4). 1kg sea bream, gutted and scaled. 50ml olive oil, plus extra for serving. 3 cloves garlic, sliced. 400g baby plum tomatoes, left whole. 3 red chillies, chopped. 100ml water. Small
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Feast your eyes on these celebrity cookbooks for Christmas
Don't ignore the warning signs. If your loved one is seriously hapless in the kitchen and still thinks Loyd Grossman presents Masterchef, nothing will prove quite so useful as a catch-all recipe book. This year a variety of non-patronising offerings
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South End trips the light fantastic
South End is shining for the festive season as it celebrated the switch on of its first ever Christmas Lights. The Deputy Mayor of Croydon, Councillor David Fitze, officially switched on the lights last night rounding off an afternoon of entertainment
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Overturned lorry causes lane closures and tailbacks on A3
Traffic is queuing on the A3 southbound following lane closures from an overturned lorry. Surrey Police attended the single vehicle accident just before 11am on Thursday, December 1. The multi-coloured Mercedes tipper lorry was travelling
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Eco-targets on minibuses are not practical
By Peter Royall; East Road, Wimbledon It was disappointing to see that Deen City Farm had given up on their minibus due to the impending Low Emissions Zone (LEZ). Smaller vans and Minibuses with diesel engines, and manufactured before
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Twitter world rejoices in Palace victory
Famous fans and ex-players were quick to praise the Palace in the wake of the stunning result. The hastag #crystalpalace was trending across the UK as people watch the drama unfold at the Theatre of Dreams. Former Palace frontman and
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Weybridge care home kickstarts a month of fun
Take a break from the strains of Christmas shopping and join Father Christmas at a special festive fair. Norfolk House nursing home in Weybridge holds a fair between 2pm and 4pm on Saturday, December 3. Santa Claus and his little helpers will be on
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Palace fans revel in Manchester United giant killing
Crystal Palace fans are still in disbelief following the Eagle’s giant killing exploits in the Carling Cup. Substitute Glenn Murray’s extra-time winner against Premiership Title holders Manchester United at Old Trafford on Wednesday November
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Michael Aspel visits Princess Alice Hospice
TV legend Michael Aspel visited hospice patients and took a tour of their new facilities on Monday, November 21. The visit to Princess Alice Hospice, in Esher, came ahead of his appearance as celebrity guest at the candlelight Christmas event on Saturday
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Elmbridge schools put their brains to booze
School competition winners will have their film concept brought to life in the new year. Students from Rydens Enterprise School and Esher Church of England High School entered two teams to design a storyboard for a two to three minute alcohol awareness
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Missing care home resident found safe and well
A care home resident who was missing since Sunday has been found safe and well. Maria Santos-Gouveia, 69, was last seen at around 7.45am on Sunday, November 27, at the home in Eversley Road, Upper Norwood. Police had grown increasingly
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Schools closed and waste left as public sector strikes
Schools were shut and hospital and council services disrupted as public sector workers went on strike. Twenty-six schools in Sutton were closed and 27 part-closed, with just nine staying open as union members walked out in a row over pensions
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UPDATE: Driver arrested following fatal crash
A motorist has been arrested following the death of an 86-year-old woman in a road traffic collision. The incident happened at about 1pm yesterday on Station Rise at the corner with Christchurch Road in Tulse Hill. Ambulance crews and
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VIDEO: Mobility scooters immobilised by sleeping policeman
Drivers of mobility scooters are getting grounded on a temporary ramp in Sutton High Street. Despite having an incline on either side of the cover, the 5mph scooters are being marooned on the middle section of a temporary cover being used to
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Cutting it with the stars
Croydon hairdresser Jasmine Redstone has been crowned the industry's Newcomer of the Year. The 20-year-old who works at RUSH Croydon, was presented with the award at the British Hairdressing Awards held at Grosvenor House Hotel, in Park Lane
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Bus departures screen at Purley station
Real-time information screens showing live bus departure times have been installed at Purley Railway Station. Southern Rail has installed the screens at 35 stations, including Purley as part of a £450,000 project. Project Manager, Richard
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Primary schools in the borough to increase capacity
Primary schools in the borough may expand to meet growing demand for places. Six schools in Wandsworth could take an extra 210 pupils each, creating a total of 1260 new places. Riversdale, West Hill, Hillbrook, Smallwood, Swaffield and
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Brave shopkeeper describes how she fought off knifepoint robber
A 40-year old woman bravely fought off a masked man with a knife. The woman was working in family business, the Corner Shop, Ruskin Road, Carshalton on Tuesday, November 22, when a man with a scarf covering his face came into the shop at about
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Woman reunited with stolen bicycle through bike protection scheme
A woman was reunited with her bicycle less than 40 hours after it was stolen from Sutton station. The bike’s quick recovery was due to the actions of police officers and a new bike protection initiative set up by Sutton’s Safer Transport Team.
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Top of the class
Pupils pushing ahead of their schooling have been rewarded for their hard work. More than 100 children studying at the Kumon Centre, Thornton Heath received awards for achievements in English and Maths at a ceremony on Saturday November
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NHS staff to be thrown out of their homes
It is not a happy Christmas for 8 NHS staff who are being thrown out of their affordable homes in the new year. The group, made up of care assistants, nursing assistants, an occupational therapist and a transport driver who have a combined total of 200
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Daughter paid loving tribute to former head teacher
A daughter has paid loving tribute to a former head teacher known for his dry sense of humour and love of poetry. Oswald Thomas Jones, who became the first head master of Richard Challoner School, New Malden, in 1959, died at his daughter Marolyn Cogswell
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London Fire Brigade awarded for first aid skills
London Fire Brigade (LFB) has won an award for its exemplary first aid standards. It won the community award for emergency services at the inaugural St John Ambulance first aid awards. LFB was honoured by the first aid charity at an awards ceremony
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Man shot dead after row in McDonald's queue court hears
A father-of-four was gunned down by a stranger after 'disrespecting' his killer in a McDonald's queue. Raymond Mitchell, from Thornton Heath, was shot at three times but hit twice in the thigh and abdomen, after an argument spilled out from
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Anti-obesity scheme faces axe
A groundbreaking scheme targeting obese older people has come under threat despite winning a national award last week. Kingston Age Concern was crowned winner of the care of older people category at the 2011 Guardian Public Services Award for its scheme
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Charities to lose minibuses due to new eco-rules
Struggling charities may have to ditch their minibuses as new exhaust emissions rules come into force in January. Organisations, including Deen City Farm in Colliers Wood, face a dilemma as heavy charges are introduced for running most minibuses
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Fake police target elderly in Croydon
Men pretending to be police officers have targeted the homes of elderly women on two occasions in a week. Police in Croydon are calling for witnesses after men claiming to be police tricked their way into the home of a woman in her 80’s on
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'Eye catching' plans for new station unveiled
Plans for an ‘eye-catching’ new station providing modern services for rail passengers at Ashtead have been unveiled. The multi-million pound refurbishment, funded by the government, was announced in 2009 as part of the National Stations Improvement
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MP urged to fight against boundary changes
Wimbledon MP Stephen Hammond has been accused of sitting on the fence over parliamentary boundary reforms by a campaigner leading a revolt against the changes. Tristan Gadsby, 37, set up an online petition to make people aware of the Boundary
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Drinkers' dismay as pub faces wrecking ball
Plans to bulldoze a “distinguished” community pub and replace it with flats should be thrown out, campaigners said. Developers want permission for the project on the site of the 19th century Grove Tavern in south Wimbledon. But pub and beer group
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Cooking up a charity single
Hot on the heels from his success on Come Dine with Me, a former Michael Jackson impersonator has released a charity single. Viewers saw Keith Preddie come last on the popular Channel 4 cooking show two weeks ago, but the 45-year-old has become
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Super duper pooper scoopers
Responsible dog owners want people to stop dragging their name through the mud. Dog walkers in Nonsuch Park have taken to picking up other dogs mess as well as their own to keep the park tidy. Bags of dog poo are routinely hung from
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Plea for £1.5m cash for further High Street improvements
Sutton’s controversial town centre is rapidly becoming a money pit after it was revealed another £1.5m could be spent on it. Sutton Council is seeking £1.59m from the Mayor of London’s office to turn Sutton from a “clone town” into a “home
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Revealed: Council top boss's secret job targets
Confidential papers have revealed the council’s top civil servant was told to work away from the town hall for at least one day out of 10 as part of “surprising” performance targets agreed by Merton’s political leaders. The targets (below
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Woods-Garness in mix to face Notts County
Sutton United assistant boss Alan Payne has confirmed striker Bradley Woods-Garness is in the mix to face Notts County on Sunday. The 25-year-old was recently cleared of attempting to take revenge on the key witness in a murder trial, ending a six month
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Tax worker benefit cheat escapes jail
A former revenue and customs worker has avoided jail after admitting illegally claiming almost £50,000 in benefits. Daisy Adu-Gyamfi, 32, Outram Road, Addiscombe, lied about her immigration status to get a job with Her Majesties Revenue and
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Police appeal after burglars raid shop for cigarettes
Police are appealing for witnesses after two men burgled a shop in Streatham. The men broke into a NISA store in Leigham Vale at about 4.55am on Thursday, September 29, and stole a large quantity of cigarettes. Police would like to speak
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Mother and baby endure slug infested, mouldy flat
A mother and her 10 month old baby have been forced to endure ‘unliveable’ conditions overrun by slugs and covered in damp and mildew. Laura Harrison, 25, has been living in a one bed flat rented from Rosebery Housing Association (RHA) in the Upper
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Council library services out to tender
The council is inviting the private sector to take over management of library services. Wandsworth and Croydon Council are asking outside organisations to pitch new ideas on how to improve libraries and additional services they could offer
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Queen of Clean brings Christmas to Claygate
Esher’s own ‘Perfect Housewife’ Anthea Turner gave a little sparkle to Claygate this weekend, as she was invited to turn on the Christmas lights for 3,000 local residents. The domestic goddess and TV presenter, who has in fact published a guide to ‘The
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Racist, Or Just Patriotic?
In response to the somewhat disturbing, despicable torrent of abuse a woman from Croydon directed towards anyone non-white on a tram, I want to determine; is she simply a racist, or is she extremely patriotic. Racism is a term used for prejudice or discrimination
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Knights in Shining Flip-Flops
Cecilia Cappel has been working as a Street Pastor in Kingston for two years. In short, this means that on Friday, Saturday and sometimes Wednesday nights you might find her walking the streets of Kingston, organising taxis for people coming out of clubs
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Anticipation of The London Olympics Torch Relay
As the 2012 Olympic Games are looming, thoughts of the Olympic Torch Relay are on everybody’s minds. The Relay will start on May 19th at Lands End in Cornwall and will end on July 27th at the Olympic Stadium in Stratford. Many celebrations of local and
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INTERVIEW WITH PAULA KENNING
Paula Kenning is the principal of Rivers Academy west London, formerly Longford Community school. I sat down with her to discuss her motives for some of the changes that have taken place at the school since she became the head such as the Academy status
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Fun Fairs? Are They What They Were
Fun fairs are events that nowadays have gone somewhat out of fashion. The iconic fun fair that was once loved and adored around the country is now something found few and far between towns. However is it the purely because of the change in times and what
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Christ’s School Awards Evening
Every year, Christ’s School holds an awards evening at St Mary Magdalene’s Church in Richmond. It’s a special evening where proud relatives and friends can watch students receive certificates and awards for their achievements and progress. The awards
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Strikes Devastate the Nation!
It’s the 30th of November and hundreds of thousands of public sector workers have opted to strike, and by doing so allowing many school children to rejoice at the prospect of a day off school. Rush hour on the road ceases to exist. Phone lines are overridden
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RACISM FOR ALL TO SEE
A YouTube video posted on 27th November 2011 by the account, “ladyk89” which has raised eyebrows all over the Internet and has increased the concerns regarding the amount of racism in our country today. This video shows an English woman shouting in
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Can justice be done to great novels through the medium of film?
“Breaking Dawn Part 1” is the first half of the film version of the incredibly popular fourth book of the Twilight series. It is a frequent whether justice can be done to great (I use the word sparingly) novels through the medium of film. This film proves
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THE MONTH OF MOVEMBER
November , now also known as Movember, is a month of selflessness , love and charity. The Movember Foundation , charity aims to raise money for two of the top UK cancer charities : The Prostate Cancer Charity and the Institute of Cancer Research , together
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TEDDINGTON LIGHTS UP
It’s officially the season to be jolly and everybody’s getting into the Christmas spirit. After moving to Teddington just over a year ago (from only about 3 miles down the road), I decided to get in the community spirit and attended my first ‘Teddington
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NEW BOYS BREAK INTO LOCAL MUSIC SCENE
Some of the most successful bands of the last 20 years began at school - the likes of Coldplay, Radiohead and U2 to name but a few - and four young men from a local Sixth Form are looking to follow in the footsteps of these musical greats. Together, Connor
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Teacher strikes cause local schools to close
Teachers and college lecturers are angry at reforms to change the Teachers' Pension Scheme. The government needs the teachers to pay more into their pensions as well as retire later to afford for increased life expectancy. Teachers argue that one of the
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TO STRIKE OR NOT TO STRIKE? THAT IS THE QUESTION
The looming anticipation of school children everywhere for the past week has been in reference to whether their school will be open or not on the day of the public sector strikes, 30th November 2011. The dread of being the only state school open was one
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The World of Women: It’s a profession that is inevitably fulfilled.
Although it has never been initially established, women have obtained the reputation of being naturally capable of extreme multitasking, for example their: job, housework, children etc. As a matter of fact, this skill has become so mundane now that it
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If only an Inspector hadn't called
When J.B. Priestley wrote his play ‘An Inspector Calls’, it could be assumed that his intention was to provoke thought and reflection amongst his audience. However it seems that this message did not quite reach Stephen Daldry when directing his production
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Fulham’s Fantastic Fundraising Week a BIG success AGAIN
Fulham Cross Girls School goes for fundraising week for the 3rd time. It leaves the girls buzzing with excitement when this time of year comes .Fundraising week is a big event where students get involve and help organize every year. Different kind of
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Youth Parliament, the Backbone of a Community
Youth parliament is an organisation of which I am a member; it is fun and serves a great purpose in the community. It gives youths a voice, a say and most of all the opportunity for an opinion. The name may be somewhat misleading, due to the fact that
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Nationals 2011
On the 13th November 2011 at Epsom College, Surrey the under 14 and under 16’s national netball competition was held. Being a member of the U15 Tiffin Girls’ School netball team I was asked to play in the under 16 team as one of two goal keepers. I and
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That Woman with Anne Sebba
Three hundred guests assembled at the Godolphin & Latymer School for girls in London, ready for an evening lecture from Anne Sebba, a renowned biographer, lecturer and journalist. The lecture was titled That Woman and was based on the life of Wallis
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Deer in Richmond Park become an internet sensation
It’s not every day when your local park becomes the subject of a viral YouTube video. A bizarrely popular clip has swept across the world, experiencing millions of views and becoming an internet sensation, with adaptations and 'mash-ups', features in
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We Will Remember Them
‘They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.’ An extract from the poem ‘For the Fallen’ written by Laurence Binyons
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STRIKES: HAS IT AFFECTED YOU?
Today, on the 30th of November a number of schools were closed because of the striking that went on for public sector workers. There have been a few schools in the area that have closed because of the lack of teachers to open the school; one of the schools