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Ann Widdecombe backs calls for hedgehog law
Animal-loving politician Ann Widdecombe has become the face of a new campaign to protect an iconic British animal from extinction. Ms Widdecombe launched Save Harry! today - Monday, July 9 - a campaign by the Wildlife Aid Foundation (WAF),
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Police raid uncovers cannabis factory
A stash of about 60 cannabis plants has been uncovered during a drugs raid. Police officers from the Woodside Safer Neighbourhoods Team uncovered a cannabis factory at an address in Enmore Avenue after being tipped off by neighbouring residents
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Teen takes centre stage at Wimbledon final
A 13-year-old got a once in a lifetime chance as he presided over the coin toss at the Ladies’ Singles Final at Wimbledon on Saturday. Archie Barker, from Streatham Hill, took on the prestigious role as Serena Williams beat Agnieszka Radwanska
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Youngster tosses coin at Wimbledon final
An 11-year-old boy battling cancer stepped into the limelight on Sunday when he tossed the coin at the start of Andy Murray's historic tennis match. Elijah Oritz-Herrera, of Clapham, tossed the coin to decide who served first and Roger Federer
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Games and music at Carshalton's historic fair
The historic Carshalton Charter Fair took place in the War Memorial Gardens this weekend. Originally founded by King Henry III in 1259 this year’s fair took place on Saturday, July 7. It featured a range of stalls, games and live music
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Lest We Forget marks 90th year with collections
A charity that supports ex-servicemen and women celebrates its 90th anniversary this year. Volunteers from the Lest We Forget Association made their annual street collection in Cobham, Epsom, Ashtead, Banstead and Burgh Heath in May, raising
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Stowaways found in truck bound for Croydon
Seven stowaways have been found inside a food truck bound for Croydon. The men - six Iraqis and one Iranian - were prevented from entering the country after Border Force officers found them hiding inside on top of a load of food on June 14,
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'Shambolic' approach to building new Wimbledon school
By Councillor Oonagh Moulton, Merton Council shadow education spokeswoman; (Conservative, Wimbledon Park ward) Labour's approach to whether or not to build a new school in Wimbledon is best described in just one word: shambolic. For
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Leave stuck cat stay in tree for 24 hours, says RSPCA
Firefighters have launched a campaign to stop residents using them as a pet rescue service, after new figures showed a sharp increase in animal-related call outs. In April, Wimbledon and Mitcham fire crews were despatched a bird trapped in
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Welsh expect Henson to find his best form
London Welsh head coach Lyn Jones has backed Gavin Henson to recapture his best form after signing for the Premiership-bound Old Deer Park club. The move reunites 30-year-old Wales international with former Ospreys coach Lyn Jones, under whom
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BLOG: Safety is number one priority
Maintaining the safety of our patients will always be an absolute priority for the trust and, with nearly 8,000 staff treating over one million patients each year across 17 sites, one of our biggest challenges. However, things don't always
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NHS executive apologies for Kane Gorny death
The chief executive of St George's NHS Trust has apologised over the death of a man in hospital care as a result of staff failures. Miles Scott posted the message on his blog which is published on the trust's website, following media coverage
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Tennis row leads to pub car park crash
This picture shows the aftermath of a row between a couple about the Wimbledon tennis final which ended up with their car crashing over a car park wall. The couple, understood to be in their late sixties, were parking at the Belmont pub, Sutton
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Surrey ready for cycling, but residents warned they should be too
Surrey is gearing up for the Olympics and getting ready for widespread road closures coming as part of the eagerly-anticipated cycling events. Thousands of people will take in the spectacle and, with British cycling on a high, hopes will be high of
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Mugging victim hits back at criminals with posters
An angry mugging victim has hit back at the criminals by putting up posters to warn others and help catch the criminals. Emilly Farrar, 25, an events organiser, was targeted in broad daylight by two youths outside the British Flag pub, in Culvert
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WIN! A Thule cycle carrier and roof box with Top Gear Sales ltd
Local stockists of Thule products Top Gear Sales Ltd are offering readers the chance to win the most desirable bike carrier and roof box on the market - a Thule EuroClassic G6 929 rear mount cycle carrier and a Thule Pacific 780 Roof Box, together
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Police hunt man who threatened women in clinics
Police are hunting a man who has threatened women with a knife twice at health clinics. Both incidents took place in Southfields across the space of five days. A woman was injured in the attack at Tudor Lodge Health Centre, in Victoria
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Three arrested after phone snatch from mum
Three men have been arrested after a woman's phone was snatched while she was carrying her baby daughter. Police were called at 4.59pm on Thursday to reports of a mobile phone being snatched in the Park Lane area of Wallington. The woman's
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Halfway point for Malden fortnight
Celebrations are in full swing as we reach the halfway point of the annual Malden fortnight. Music, dancing and singing have swept the streets of New Malden since the start of the festival, which is in its 27th year. Nearly 100 stalls
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Two arrested after Wallington drug raids
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of drug dealing after cannabis was found during raids this morning. Police carried out two raids on the Roundshaw Estate, Wallington at 7.30am. Officers, supported by dog handlers, forced entry
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River festival and regatta go ahead despite rain
Despite downpours visitors gathered on the riverside to celebrate the annual river festival and Kingston regatta. Music, entertainment and rowing took place on the stretch of the Thames from Charter Quay to Eagle Brewery Wharf, from the festival
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Seventeen staff carry ill 40-stone woman from home
It took 17 members of emergency services staff to carry a 40-stone woman from her home this morning. The woman, suffering breathing difficulties, had to be lifted from the property in Wisborough Road, Selsdon. One fire engine and one
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Thief jailed after stealing £3,000 handbag
A thief who stole a Gucci handbag containing £1,200 from a shopper has been jailed for 16 weeks. John Gwillim-Jones, 58, went into Marks & Spencer, High Street, Sutton, and unhooked the handbag from the back of a shopping trolley while its
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Campaign to reopen post office for community
Members of the community have started a campaign to get an old town centre post office building back into use. The old Kingston post office, in Ashdown Road, has been closed and unused for more than a decade. A group of residents believe
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Glasto ticket date announced
Tickets for the 2013 Glastonbury Festival will go on sale on October 7. Organisers have confirmed the sale, which will begin at 9am, after the event took a year off this summer. Anyone wishing to buy tickets needs to register before
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Olympic torchbearer frustrated with organisation
An Olympic torchbearer is fed up with the organisers less than three weeks before he takes part. Torchbearers were nominated through programmes run by Locog and sponsors Coca-Cola, Lloyds TSB and Samsung in 2011. They aimed to recognise
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Youngsters hold sale for British Heart Foundation
Two girls held a toy and book sale outside their front garden to raise money for the British Heart Foundation. Katie Edgington, eight, and best friend Grace Court Jones, also eight, held the sale in Stanley Road, Carshalton last month.
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Police appeal to keep Olympics safe
Police are appealing for help from the public to prevent terrorist or criminal activity in Surrey during the Olympics. They believe the county could be an attractive target, with large numbers of people coming in to watch the torch relay, cycle
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Man treated for smoke inhalation
A man has been taken to hospital with smoke inhalation after leaving his cooking unattended. Fire crews from Norbury and Woodside were called to a property on Whitworth Road, Thornton Heath to reports of a fire at 8.35pm on Sunday. The
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Alternative Stage announced for Reading and Leeds
The lineup for the Alternative Stage at the Reading and Leeds Festivals has been unveiled. Running alongside the music, the Alternative Stage showcases the best in comedy, cinema and more from across the globe. This year, the likes of Jason Byrne
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New morning session for rocking singers
Budding singers are being invited to take part in Rock Choir, with a new morning session added for singers. The choir is the UK's largest amateur contemporary choir and boasts more than 16,000 members. It recently featured in ITV1 documentary
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Nature Notes: Swallow tale
Last week, I was pleased to see that the first brood of Kingston swallows had fledged successfully and were flying with their parents above the Thames. Plumage of the young birds is much duller than that of the adults and they lack the diagnostic long
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Mum speaks out on daughter's brave diabetes fight
A mother whose four-year-old daughter faces a harrowing array of daily medical treatments has spoken out to raise awareness about her condition. Doctors diagnosed Elouisa Baker, from Weybridge, with type one diabetes last August and needs hourly care
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Rally held by coalition campaigners
"Listen to us" was the message from dozens of angry campaigners at a rally held in Epsom town centre on Saturday. The demonstration, sparked by dismay over the station development, was attended by a coalition of groups determined to oppose
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Trio's stop and search app proving a hit
A pioneering trio are looking ahead to a bright future with the continued success of their Stop and Search phone app. Aaron Sonson, 25, Gregory Paxczowski, 21 and Satwant Singh Kenth, 27, designed the free app after getting a grant, and launched it
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Westfield ups pressure over Croydon development
Westfield bosses have unveiled plans for Croydon and argue aggressive tactics are key to quickly breaking the deadlock over the redevelopment of the Whitgift Centre. A public consultation was held in the town centre between July 5 and 8, where
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Hosepipe ban lifted for Sutton and east Surrey
The final four companies with hosepipe bans in place have lifted the restrictions after heavy rainfall. Sutton and East Surrey Water was one of the companies to announce the immediate lifting of the ban, after record levels of rainfall in recent
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Glastonbury founder awarded UCA degree
A dairy farmer who founded of one of the world’s most iconic music festivals has been awarded an honorary degree from the University for the Creative Arts (UCA). Michael Eavis CBE, who founded the Glastonbury Festival in Somerset, was awarded
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Review of emergency homeless hostel after stabbing
There will be a review of a guest house, which is used as emergency homeless accommodation by Lambeth Council, after a man was stabbed. Police were called to the Apollo Guest House in March on June 28 after a man in his 30’s was repeatedly stabbed
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Free bike rides ahead of Olympics cycle race
People in the borough can take part in Britain’s cycling fever with a free bike ride. Wandsworth Council have organised Sky Ride Local, while the GB Cycling Team prepare to compete at the Olympics and Team Sky get ready for the Tour De France
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Local talented pensioner writes 1000's of poems
I met Brenda, a local Streatham resident, about a year ago and was struck by this wonderful, lively lady who had so much to offer. Brenda Hargreaves was born in 1927. She has lived in the area all her life apart from when she was evacuated during
