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Latest ticket news for Sutton Utd vs Notts County
Tickets for tomorrow’s FA Cup tie against Notts County will be on sale until 10pm tonight, Saturday. Sutton United said ticket sales have been busy during the week, and many people came to a special stall set up in the town’s high street
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Clock ticking for would-be Olympic advertisers
The clock is ticking for businesses who want to trade or advertise close to near year’s Olympic venues. Commercial activity will be controlled within 27 ‘special event zones’ that include parts of Kingston, Richmond, Elmbridge, Wandsworth and
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Dancer aiming for pole position in national finals
A pole dance teacher hopes to climb to the top of her profession when she competes in the national finals next weekend. Lisa Williams started pole dancing more than six years ago, and set up the Polevoactive dance company in Norbury last year
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Hundreds sign petition against Claygate bank closure
A petition to save Claygate’s only bank has attracted hundreds of signatures. The village has clubbed together to scramble more than a thousand signatures to save the Barclays branch that people believe is vital to the community. Councillor
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Former F1 world champion Damon Hill backs road safety campaign
Former motor racing world champion Damon Hill is urging young drivers to take care as part of a road safety campaign. The 1996 Formula One world champion attended a performance of the Safe Drive Stay Alive stage show at Dorking Halls where a road traffic
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"Shoddy" roofing firm fined £10,000 for conning customers
A firm of rogue traders been fined £10,000 for conning customers by using repainted old tiles to repair roofs instead of using new ones. Roofing company Harringtons Construction Limited also charged one client for work that had not been done and for
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Tributes paid to Roehampton University student found dead in college flat
Tributes have been paid to a 19-year-old student who was found dead in his Roehampton University room last week. Glen James, from Barnstaple, Devon, was found dead by police officers in his student accommodation at the university last Thursday
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Lucky the Staffie helping change views of controversial breed
A three-year-old Staffie who won the hearts of care home residents is helping to change perceptions of the much-maligned breed. Lucky spends time with elderly people who miss contact with animals at the Kew House Care Home in Wimbledon.
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Does white tea hold the secret of youth, Kingston professors ask
White tea, witch hazel and the rose could hold part of the secret of youth, according to research by Kingston University scientists. Declan Naughton and Tamsyn Thring joined forced with Covent Garden organic retailers Neal’s Yard to investigate
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Faulty fan blamed for fire in flat
A flat suffered major smoke damage after a suspected fault with a fan sparked a fire. Firefighters used breathing apparatus and thermal imaging cameras as they tackled the blaze at a house converted into flats in Charlotte Road, Wallington.
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Neighbour's sense of smell saves sleeping cook
A man who fell asleep on his sofa had a lucky escape after neighbours noticed a fire in his kitchen. Firefighters were called to the blaze in St Faith’s Road, Lambeth, at 1.07am today after neighbours smelled burning. The house itself
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Inspiring Surrey initiative scoops Olympic award
An innovative project helping children develop their communication skills has been given an award by Olympic and Paralympic Games organisers. The Every Child a Talker Communication Decathlon, run by Surrey County Council, is available to more than 2,000
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Fire alarm alerted to couple to kitchen fire
A couple whose cooking started a fire in their kitchen were rescued by firefighters. The fire started in their oven, spread to the back and then took hold of the extractor, a West Norwood fire station spokesman said. The smoke detector in the flat in
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Woman and dog rescued after sleeping through kitchen fire
Firefighters rescued a woman and her dog after she slept through a fire alarm when her kitchen caught fire. Neighbours woken by the device called the emergency to the flat near the former Gala Bingo Hall in Richmond Road, Kingston, at 3.50am today.
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Gordon turning negatives into positives
Winston Gordon is trying to turn missing this weekend's judo Olympic test event into a positive as he focuses on London 2012, writes Nick Gentry. The Tooting-based 35-year-old has been ruled out of the competition at ExCel with a dislocated finger, an
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Carers keep wary eye on learning disability review
Families and carers could be hit by more cuts when learning disability services are reviewed in the new year. Kingston Council will try to find £1.2m of savings from day care, home care and other projects when it begins its six-month review in January
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Loose change keeps Surrey Air Ambulance in the air
Supporters of Surrey Air Ambulance can now raise vital funds for the lifesaving charity from home. Family and friends can deposit their spare coins into branded home collection boxes to help keep the helicopters flying. Collection box co-ordinator
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Mental health trust reforms legacy of artist's suicide
A promising artist’s suicide has sparked a host of recommendations at a mental health trust nearly a year after his death. Talented Philip Weeks was known by his friends and family as a loving, caring and charming young man who was always smiling. He
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Chuka Umunna blasts Clarkson for 'offensive' anti-strikers joke
Streatham MP Chuka Umunna has launched a tirade on Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson after he said all those involved in public sector strikes “should be shot”. On BBC One’s Question Time on Thursday, Mr Umunna said he felt “angered” that
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Watson ready for Twickers bow
Rising Walton rugby star Anthony Watson will complete a dream fortnight today when he makes his rugby debut at Twickenham stadium. The 17-year-old London Irish and England U18s flyer, the youngest player ever to represent the club in the Premiership,
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Youth charity commends police cadets
Police cadets in Lambeth have been praised for their services to the community by a youth charity. Members of the group, including 17-year-old Osman Rashed (pictured), were presented with achievement awards by the Jack Petchey Foundation at a ceremony
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Sutton's Doswell deserves the plaudits
Sutton United assistant manager Alan Payne has led the tributes to boss Paul Doswell after his side's run to the FA Cup second round. United take on League One Notts County on Sunday in the biggest match of the club's recent history. Doswell, prior
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Knight wants Olympic table tennis spot
Battersea's table tennis star Darius Knight may not have had the best tournament at the Olympic test event last weekend - but is adamant he will be back at ExCeL as a Great Britain Olympic competitor. The 21-year-old London 2012 ping pong hopeful got
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Leading animal charity calls for anti-freeze legislation
An animal charity is calling for legislation to restrict the sale of antifreeze unless it contains a clear hazard warning about the dangers to animals. The Wildlife Aid Foundation (WAF) claims thousands of animals including wildlife and domestic
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Putney Announces Christmas with Annual Festival of Lights
Yesterday evening on the 2nd of December, the Church Square of Putney held an annual Christmas celebration with customary lights, music, entertainment and a winter’s market. A great family occasion which is eagerly awaited all year round by the people