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A team in catastrophe?
In Dickens’ ‘Bleak House’ the moneylender Mr Smallweed is frequently seen repeating “rubbish, rubbish, rubbish”, he is looking at a pile of letters, but could quite easily be looking at Liverpool FC’s recent signings. Take Andy Carroll, £35,000,000 from
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Christmas vs Easter
Christmas: a time of happiness and laughter. A time when families up and down the country meet up and share tidings of joy. Whole communities light up the streets with carols, fun and festive fun. High streets are full to bursting with mothers fastidiously
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Dignity awareness tea party in Sutton
A dignity awareness tea party was held at a care home in Sutton. Care Minister, MP Paul Burstow, pupils from Overton Grange High School and Sutton High School for Girls all turned up for the afternoon at Eothen Homes in Worcester Road Sutton
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The Oxbridge Boat Race
A notoriously competitive event, awaited by many from all across the county: The 158th Oxford vs. Cambridge boat race. The race ran through Putney to Chiswick across the river Thames, with bridges lined with supporters who cheered loudly and braced the
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Elmbridge's care homes get advice on birds
Care homes have been given advice about how to boost sparrow numbers in their gardens. The RSPB has teamed up to give the expert advice in the run up to Bupa’s annual wildlife week from May 7 to 13. It consists of a week of special activities designed
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Campaigners submit Tesco objections
Campaigners battling Tesco's plans to open a Metro in Ashtead have submitted their objections to Mole Valley Council. SAVE Ashtead’s Village Environment campaigning group (SAVE) does not oppose having a Tesco on The Street, Ashtead, but believes
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Rugby tournament attracts record number
A record number of children took part in a recent tag rugby tournament for schools. More than 150 primary school pupils from seven schools across Elmbridge competed in the event on Wednesday, March 21. The tournament at Weybridge Vandals
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School pupils hold REM night
A Sutton high school held an entertainment evening celebrating American rock band REM. On March 28 and 29, pupils at Greenshaw High School hosted Strange Currencies, an evening of drama, poetry, music, photography and dance. As well
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Man charged with murder of Chris Isted in Ship pub stabbing
A man has been charged with the murder of Chris Isted who was killed in a town centre knife attack. Carlton McKay, 27, of St Paul's Road, Thornton Heath, was last night charged with the murder of Chris Isted on Saturday 31 March in Croydon High
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Birds of prey flee council HQ
The location of two birds of prey that lay eggs worth tens of thousands of pounds is shrouded in secrecy over fears they may become targets for thieves. Two peregrine falcons were spotted roosting on the roof of Surrey County Council headquarters
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Councils urge crackdown on dangerous dogs
The government is being urged to bring forward plans to help local authorities crack down on dangerous dogs. London councils are calling for action as the problem with 'status dogs' used by gangs as weapons is growing. In 2006 the number
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Beach volleyball plan for Wimbledon Park confirmed
Plans to bring beach volleyball to Wimbledon have been given the green light after a “very positive” response from residents. Merton Council will now install the courts and a picnic area in Wimbledon Park as part of a project to mark this summer
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Survival of the fittest at Crossfit Bold
Tom Bold has taken it upon himself to ensure that, should the zombie apocalypse hit, Crossfit will be the perfect training to keep you alive. Bold founded Crossfit Bold gym in Earlsfield last year and has seen his membership steadily grow as the form
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Police crack down on alcohol-fuelled violence
Surrey Police will be cracking down on alcohol fuelled violence and disorderly behaviour this month by working closely with licensed premises, targeting police patrols in known hotspots and taking robust action against offenders. Detective
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Library events celebrate work of Victorian novelist
Libraries across the borough will play host to events which celebrate the life and work of a Victorian novelist this month. Lambeth Council’s library service is inviting people to find out more about Charles Dickens in 2012, the 200th anniversary
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Mind Your Language actress signing new book today
Actress Francoise Pascal of Mind Your Language will sign copies of her autobiography on April 7. The TV star, who turned on Claygate’s Christmas lights with Ronnie Wood a couple of years ago, has written As I am, which is available on Amazon
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Environmental award for Greener Borough campaign
Wandsworth Council's Our Greener Borough campaign has been hailed as the best in Britain at an awards ceremony described as the environmental Oscars. The town hall won the Public Sector category at this year’s People and Environment Achievement
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New Kingston school hit by funding delay
A crucial funding grant for a new secondary school to alleviate Kingston’s school places crisis has been stalled by the Government. The new, eight form of entry secondary school on the North Kingston Centre site is due to open in September
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Snakes in a bath! And more curious animal rescues...
A snake in a bath, a cat in a car engine, a kitten in a washing machine and a squirrel in a boiler are just some of the odder rescues the London Fire Brigade have had to attend. Following a Freedom of Information request, the brigade has released
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Choir takes audience on musical journey
A local choir took its audience on a globe-trotting musical journey at their spring concert. Vocality, a 40-strong mixed a capella choir, performed at St Martin of Tours Church in Epsom on Thursday, March 29. It performed a programme
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Nuisance neighbour jailed and handed ASBO
A middle-aged man from Tooting has been jailed for plaguing his neighbourhood with disruptive, noisy and aggressive behaviour. Clive Farquharson, who lives in Grierson House on the Aldrington Road estate, was jailed for nine months at Kingston
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Wandsworth's refuse overhaul explained
Residents are being advised that refuse and recycling sacks will be collected on the Good Friday and Easter Monday bank holidays. The borough’s new waste contractor is on course to have completed 300,000 refuse and recycling collections in
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Horse riding club open their doors to new members
A horse riding club will open their doors for free later this month in a bid to sign up new members. Wimbledon Village Stables – the oldest riding stables in England - will be holding an open morning giving people a chance to meet some of the horses
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More backing our road safety campaign
Reporters hit the streets to drum up support for better safety in the road where Ali Nasralla was fatally hit. The Surrey Comet canvassed people living in Robin Hood Way as part of our campaign to have speed bumps introduced and the speed limit
