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Kingston population soaring, census reveals
The number of people living in Kingston has risen by 7.4 per cent in just ten years, according to the latest census released this week. In just a decade the number of residents living in the Royal Borough of Kingston has jumped from 149,000
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School football tournament in memory of dead pupil
Bishop Thomas Grant Secondary School held its annual football tournament, the Emma Wallace-O’Flaherty Trophy, last Friday. The tournament was held in memory of Emma Wallace-O’Faherty, a former pupil who died five years ago. The winning
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Man goes missing from Epsom home
Police are appealing for sightings of a 64-year-old man who has gone missing from his home in Epsom. David Machin left his address at 9.15am on Monday, July 16, but has failed to return and not been heard from since. His family are concerned
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South Norwood murder victim named
A man gunned down outside his home in South Norwood has been named as Umar Tufail. The 25-year-old was found shot in the driver's seat of a red Vauxhall Corsa, which was parked in Wharncliffe Road, at 4.35pm on July 15. Mr Tufail, a rapper
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Teen killer gets 17 years for mum's murder
A teenager who killed a mother-of-three in a knife attack has been sentenced to life imprisonment and will serve a minimum of 17 years. Reece Ludlow, 19, of Oakwood Court, Benhill Wood Road, Sutton, pleaded guilty yesterday to murdering 35 year
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Mapletoft extends Quins stay
Harlequins backs coach Mark Mapletoft has admitted he jumped at the chance to extend his stay at the Premiership champions. The 40-year-old, capped at every level for England as a player and formerly head coach of the England U20s
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Hundreds miss out on torch party tickets
Hundreds of people were left disappointed yesterday when free tickets for the Olympic torch relay celebration were snapped up within minutes. The tickets, only available to Wandsworth residents, were allocated to people on a first-come, first-served
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Three-legged cat looking for new home
A cat found by the side of the road after being hit by a car is looking for a new home. The two-year-old black and white tom cat was found injured in Cannon Hill Lane on June 26. In a lot of pain and unable to walk passersby brought him in
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Zumbathon raises £1.1k for Duchenne research
A school’s charity zumbathon in aid of a student with a fatal condition raised more than £1,110. St Andrew’s Primary School in Cobham hosted the zumbathon for Harrison’s Fund on Saturday, July 14. Harrison Smith, six, attends the school and has
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Objectors rail against Cobham plans
Objectors have voiced concerns about plans for a new library and community space in Cobham. Among those concerned were Cobham Chamber of Commerce, Cobham Conservation and Heritage Trust and scores of residents. The application was approved last
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Bids accepted for Walton and East Molesey police stations
The sale of Walton and East Molesey police stations has moved closer to completion after Surrey Police Authority accepted bids for both properties. The bids were discussed in private on July 12, because of commercial sensitivities, and both were
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Alternative library plans put to Surrey County Council
Surrey County Council is due to reconsider plans to remove staff from 10 libraries across the county and replace them with volunteers. A meeting of the cabinet on July 24 will reconsider the decision and must abide by a High Court order by showing
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Spurs enjoy big night at Ks
At 7.05pm triallist Andre McCollin was sprinting down the street to Kingsmeadow, desperate to make it on time for his chance to play a Premier League team. A group of Ks fans at Norbiton station had to send the striker in the right direction.
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Appeal over assassination launched
Detectives investigating the murder of a football coach executed by an assassin in front of his two friends are offering £20,000 for information leading to a conviction. Ryan Musgrove, 36, died after he was shot by a masked assassin in a park in
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Cork relishes first taste of Olympic spirit
Carshalton-born footballer Jack Cork has no fears Team GB's football team will be anything but a united nation for the forthcoming Olympic tournament. The 23-year-old former Glyn Technology School student is in the men's squad preparing
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Cheerleaders hoping for Olympic call
Crystal Palace Football Club has been in the spotlight this week but it isn’t the football team which has caught the eye of the nation - and potentially Team GB. The club’s cheerleaders, the Crystals, have captured the hearts of many after filming
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We must challenge unfair parking tickets
This reader has supplied their name and address but has asked not to be named. I have had the misfortune of having to engage with Merton Council over the last 18 months in relation to a number of bus lane and parking tickets. I have been driving
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Friends of St Peter's Hospital celebrate 60 years
St Peter’s Hospital's League of Friends held a special event to mark a significant anniversary. The league celebrated its first 60 years with a service in the Chertsey hospital's multi-faith centre, organised by the pastoral care team. Music was
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Izzard joins Palace board
New Crystal Palace board member Eddie Izzard has revealed it was not an off the cuff decision to sign up with Championship outfit. Izzard, an Eagles fan since 1969, was unveiled as an associate director at Selhurst Park on Monday,
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Gold medallist to carry Olympic torch in Kingston
Rowing gold medallist James Cracknell will be the first Olympic torch bearer as the flames begins its journey through Kingston next week. The former Kingston Grammar School pupil is one of 982 torchbearers across the country, including Daley Thompson
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Reformed gangster caught with drugs on prison visit
A reformed gangster who said his criminal past was behind him is awaiting sentence for trying to smuggle mobile phone sim cards and heroin into prison. Mikey Giwa was a prominent member of the notorious Don't Say Nothing gang, whose members have
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Fire at youth centre
Fire crews fought for just under two hours to prevent a suspected arson attack at a youth centre. Crews from New Addington and Woodside were called to the fire at Timebridge Community Centre, Fieldway at 8.43pm after the wooden structure on the
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Croydon loan shark in court
An illegal loan shark has appeared in court. Stephen Chapman, of Grose Road, Croydon, pleaded guilty to eight charges of illegal money lending and two charges of money laundering at Croydon Crown Court on Friday. The 46-year-old is due to be
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Boxer found guilty of Sutton assault
A professional boxer faces jail after being convicted of assaulting a teenager outside a high street fast food restaurant. Former marine Jimmy Mizon, punched Cameron Bowness to the ground outside Dallas Chicken and Ribs, in Sutton High Street
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Deaf dancer trades moves with film director
A deaf dancer was shown a few steps by one of the most famous Hollywood film directors in rehearsals for the Olympic and Paralympics games opening ceremony. Rob Lowe will be taking part in the star-studded event alongside 8,000 performers
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Big Band in the Park a success
While rain put paid to Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan’s reunion gig in Hyde Park, Nonsuch Mansion’s annual musical extravaganza Big Band in the Park survived the weather. The showers held off on Friday night, leaving royally entertained by the
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Supporters turn out for Zone 6 rally
Commuters, students, businesses and residents made their views heard at a Zone 6 rally outside Epsom station on Saturday. Campaigners joined MP Chris Grayling at 10am to show Southern their support for the move, prior to a meeting between him and
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London Assembly supports Save St Helier campaign
The London Assembly has called on the Mayor of London to lobby the Government to protect accident and emergency A&E departments across the capital, including at St Helier Hospital. A motion was passed by the assembly after concerns were raised
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Olympic Torch relay route through Wandsworth
Join the thousands of people cheering the Olympic torch through the borough next week and help us cover this historic event. Wandsworth is particularly fortunate in having the torch pass through its streets twice, on Monday and on Thursday.
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Police increase patrols in 'crime hotspot'
Police patrols have increased around Hillside Gardens after parents labelled it a crime hotspot. Parents, who questioned Streatham Hill's Safer Neighbourhoods Team (SNT) at the Sure Start Children's Centre, Palace Road, on July 9, said their main
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Local heroes to carry torch through Wandsworth
A number of local heroes have been chosen to carry the Olympic torch through Wandsworth on Monday alongside tennis great Tim Henman. The four runners coming through the borough on Thursday are not from the borough. Local runners are:
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Ashtead art group to hold summer exhibition
Ashtead Art Group will be holding its Summer art exhibition at the Peace Memorial Hall on Woodfield Lane, Ashtead on July 23 to 27. More than 200 pictures will be on show at the free event, showcasing local artwork in various media and in sizes
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Care cleared over sexual assault allegation
England rugby star Danny Care will not be prosecuted over an allegation of sexual assault on a woman in Leeds. The 25-year-old Cobham resident was arrested in March and bailed pending further inquiries, but both the police and the Crown Prosecution Service
