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CRIME AT CHRISTMAS
Approaching the holiday season our sights are primarily set on the festivities, but might it also be time to start thinking about locking those windows and doors and double-checking that burglar alarm? Statistics provided by UKCrimeStats show that
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The August Riots - A Retrospective
The August Riots – It seems more than three months ago that ‘The August Riots’ occurred; a series of attacks from angry juveniles and mobs across England, through which rioting, looting and arson caused a huge estimated £200 000 000 worth of damage.
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Albert Bridge reopens after almost two years of refurbishment
Albert Bridge has been restored to its original glory today after being shut off to motorists for 22 months. Motorists have been crossing the Grade-II listed bridge since it opened at 10.30am this morning. The closure has caused congestion problems
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Charity urges adults and carers to consider respite care this Christmas
A charity is urging carers and adults living alone to consider respite care this Christmas. The Royal Alfred Seafarers' Society is advising carers and elderly people living alone to consider respite care over the busy Christmas period.
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Sutton United to play Doncaster Rovers if they beat Notts County
Sutton United will play Doncaster Rovers if they make it through to the third round of the FA Cup. The U's will have to beat Notts County this afternoon, to make it through to the next stage. The deciding match kicks off at 5pm at Gander
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Barclayguards open new branch
Dancing Barclayguards opened a revamped bank branch. The Barclays branch in Woodcote Road has been expanded, re-styled and refurbished. Visitors also took the chance to have their photographs taken with the Barclays Premier League Trophy
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LIVE BLOG: Sutton United vs Notts County
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Uninsurable off-road bike stolen from garage
An off-road motorbike, which cannot be insured, was taken from a garage in Horton this week. The bike, stolen on November 30, is orange and black with yellow number boards. The bike has huge sentimental value to its owner. The
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Mobile phone thief charged
A man who stole five top-end mobile phones in a week has been charged. Police have charged a 23-year-old man following a spate of thefts around Sutton and Merton. Three Blackberry mobile phones, an IPhone and another mobile phone were
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Streatham tennis player gets masterclass from legends
A Streatham tennis player experienced a once in a lifetime chance to be coached by four of the sports legends. Loraine Pereira took part in a tennis masterclass led by former Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic, who was in London to compete
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Council and armed forces combine in legal pact
A legal pact between the council and the armed forces could see servicemen returning from combat offered help finding work, housing, school places and medical needs. Croydon Council is to be the first local authority in London to sign a community
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STARS SHINE AT 100 CLUB
The one-hundred club at Burlington Danes Academy is made up of the top 20 most gifted and talented students from years 7- 11. This club helps gifted and talented students reach their full potential at school. To become part of this prestigious club
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Battle of the football mascots- who will win?
As Sutton United prepare to face Notts County this afternoon, the club mascots also prepare to battle. Sutton’s beloved Jenny the Giraffe will fight Mr Magpie to win the crowds affection but who will win? Jenny Background: Born
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Flame jugglers and free carrots mark opening of Sutton's new nightclub
Flame jugglers and free carrot's were order of the day at the opening of a new nightclub. At the opening of Wonderland in Sutton town centre, revellers were treated to a night of semi naked barmen and women on stilts. Sparks flew as scantily clad
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Police hunt memorial plaque thieves
Almost 100 brass memorial plaques have been stolen from a church yard. Police are appealing for help after thieves took 93 memorial plaques from St Luke’s Church, Whyteleafe between 4am Wednesday November 23 and 10am Friday November 25.
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Excitement builds ahead of Sutton United's FA Cup tie against Notts County
Excitement is building across the borough as Sutton United prepare for this afternoon's FA Cup tie against Notts County. Tickets sales boomed yesterday as fans bought tickets from a special stall set up on Sutton high street, not wanting to
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Sutton to get new coach service to Gatwick Airport
A new coach service linking Sutton with Gatwick Airport is set to launch in time for the Christmas holidays. Following a campaign by councillors and residents, National Express will operate a service between Gatwick and Victoria Coach Station via Sutton
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Student volunteers spread Christmas cheer
The Roehampton Students’ Union hosted the first in a series of Christmas Make a Difference (M.A.D) Projects, to inspire students to get involved with the many volunteering opportunities at the University of Roehampton. In partnership with
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Streatham student performs with The Alabama 3
A music technology student from Streatham performed with internationally recognised band The Alabama 3 on Friday. Dean O'Leary wrote a song title South of the Bridge, which was been incorporated into a track by The Alabama 3, who are famous
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Almost 50 Lambeth schools and nurseries are close to London’s busiest roads
Almost 50 schools and nurseries in Lambeth lie within 150 metres of London’s busiest roads, statistics uncovered by the Green Party have shown. In response this week, Green Party London Assembly candidate for Lambeth and Southwark Jonathan Bartley,
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Dutch couple thank Dundonald SNT for reuniting them with stolen mobile
A Dutch couple who had their mobile phone stolen while on holiday in London have thanked a Merton Safer Neighbourhoods Team (SNT) for reuniting them with their phone. On November 10, PS Jeff New and PC Sarah Meade of Dundonald SNT responded to a call
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Grandmother's soup to be sold in Waitrose
A grandmother’s homemade soup has wowed judges to win a national TV cooking competition and hits Waitrose shelves in February. Karen Tanner, from Thames Ditton, has always taken delight in feeding her family and, after enduring years of people
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ACS Cobham hosts international fair
An international fair gave school students the chance to sample cultural experiences from 31 different countries. Students got to sample origami at the Japanese stall, play with a giant piñata on the Mexico stall, practise their mallet technique as they
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Lib Dems choose local campaigner to contest London Assembly Elections
The Liberal Democrats have selected their London Assembly candidate for the Merton and Wandsworth constituency ahead of next May's elections. Lisa Smart was selected following a recent hustings event in Wimbledon for local party members. Commenting
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Good feed for Children in Need
Retailers across Croydon held fundraising events to help raise money for Children in Need. Specsavers in North End, enjoyed a Pudsey-themed day on November 18, with staff wearing fancy dress and customers invited to participate in a raffle,
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Top midwife awarded university fellowship
One of the UK's most eminent midwives has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship at London South Bank University (LSBU). Dame Karlene Davis, who lives in Croydon, was presented with the honorary fellowship at an awards ceremony at Southwark Cathedral
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Addicts may face 30 mile trip to get specialist treatment
Alcoholics and drug addicts who need specialist hospital treatment to kick their habits may have to travel 30 miles into Sussex to get help after Christmas. The drug and alcohol service inpatient detox service for five south-west London boroughs, including
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Surrey Police launch drink-drive campaign
Surrey’s Christmas drink-drive campaign has been officially launched and is reminding motorists of the consequences their actions. In Surrey, about three people a month are killed or seriously injured as a result of drivers impaired through drink or
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Operation hawk swoops on prey
Police raided ten homes across the borough and made eleven arrests as part of Operation Hawk. The London-wide initiative on Thursday (November 24) saw 4,000 officers crack down of local criminals. A total of 50 officers in Sutton were
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Father and daughter team stand in double byelection
The full list of candidates set to fight it out at the Coombe Vale double byelection has been announced. Among the 11 nominated contenders are a father and daughter team and two candidates standing for the second year running. Coombe Vale ward lies
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Kingston taxpayers fund union reps £60,000 a year
Taxpayers in Kingston are funding trade unions to the tune of nearly £60,000 a year for representatives in public sector organisations. Kingston Council is paying £28,000 a year for a full-time union secretary and a total of £27,000 to a further four
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Christmas market launched at BAC
An enchanted forest of Christmas markets launched in Battersea this week. Battersea Art Centre have set up the covered markets in Town Hall Road, next to the theatre. A launch party was held on December 1, with singer Daisy Kelly-Granger
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Children's reading club relaunched after 50 years
A children’s reading club is being relaunched for the first time in 50 years. The John Lewis Kingston Jackanory Club, which started in the 1950s, hosted live book readings to children who would visit the department store from across the borough. Over
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Epsom & Ewell scout shop opens new premises
The Epsom and Ewell District Scout Shop has opened its new premises. The new shop is based in Stoneleigh Broadway following the move from the 4th Ewell Scout Headquarters on London Road, Ewell. Counsellor Sheila Carlson, the mayor of