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Thieves target Audis in Esher
Surrey Police have warned homeowners after a spate of burglaries and car thefts across north Surrey. Officers are investigating four burglaries in Esher, Ashford and Virginia Water where high value cars were targeted by thieves. On three
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ZZ Top tribute band rocks into Sutton
Some sharp dressed men are rocking into the borough this August. The ZZ Tops will recreate all the magic of the original Texan rock band, ZZ Top. The three man tribute band are preparing to blow the roof off the Boom Boom Club in Sutton with
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Police search for missing man after boat capsizes in Thames
Police are searching for a man missing in the River Thames after a boat capsized on the evening of Thursday, July 19. Officers received calls about a capsized boat just before 6pm. A 41-year-old man was in a speed boat on the river
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Patrick Stewart to carry Olympic flame in Croydon
Sir Patrick Stewart will be carrying the Olympic Flame when it arrives at St Andrew's School on Monday. The actor is best known for his portrayal of Captain Jean-luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation. Sir Patrick, 72, is expected to
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A comedy cottage of life lessons
The Harlequin Theatre’s Comedy Cottage season will be breaking for the summer with two up-and-coming comedians discussing the lessons life has taught them. Juliet Meyers and Sajeela Kershi aim to entertain audiences with tales of their interesting
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Four urine-drenched kittens dumped outside Dogs' Home
A litter of four tiny kittens and their young mum have been dumped at the gates of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. The helpless quintet were found trapped in a cardboard box and drenched in urine by a member of staff. Mum Luna, who is one,
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Musical explores relationships
An emotionally powerful and intimate musical is coming to Carshalton this summer. Redbrick Productions will perform The Last Five Years in a special performance before their visit to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The musical explores a five-year
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Theatre workshop in Carshalton
Youngsters have the opportunity to experience musical theatre this summer. The Spiral Youth Theatre will run their annual holiday workshop for those who love to sing, dance and act. Spiral Youth provides professional training in musical theatre
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Carshalton primary school wins award
Youngsters at a Carshalton primary school are celebrating after being chosen as runners up in the Speaker’s School Council Awards. Stanley Park Infants School was chosen by the judging panel as runners up in their category for which they received
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St Helier threat debated in Parliament
Concerns about NHS plans to close St Helier Hospital's accident and emergency unit, maternity and children’s wards have reached Parliament. On Tuesday, Carshalton and Wallington MP Tom Brake raised question marks about the financial viability of
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PC cleared of G20 manslaughter
A police officer has been cleared of the manslaughter of a newspaper seller at a central London protest. PC Simon Harwood, from Carshalton, hit Ian Tomlinson with a baton and pushed him to the ground ashe prepared to walk away from a line of officers
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Scout volunteer to carry Olympic torch
A dedicated scout volunteer has been chosen to carry the Olympic torch. Malcolm Mckee, from Ashtead, will carry the flame through Barking and Dagenham on July 22. He was chosen for his inspirational work with the scouting movement within Surrey
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Lambeth set for Olympic torch relay
The Olympic torch arrives in Lambeth a week today as it nears the end of its 8,000 mile journey across the British Isles. The torch will leave Camden early in the morning on July 26, day 69 of the 70-day relay, reaching Lambeth at 12.10pm at the
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Puppies dumped in park
Three puppies were found dumped in a park. Riverside Animal Centre picked up the four month old chocolate brown Labrador crossbreeds in Thomas Wall Recreation Ground off Reigate Avenue, near Rose Hill, on Friday, July 6. Centre stuff believe
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Traffic warden breaks rules to catch out drivers
A traffic warden was spotted trying to catch out illegal driving while committing two traffic offences themselves. The resident who took the picture in Langdale Avenue, Mitcham, last month, said Merton Council had “double standards” when it came
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MPs join commuters for cuts protest
Politicians and protesters rallied outside the Sutton's train stations yesterday to save a key rail link . Paul Burstow MP for Sutton and Cheam was joined by Liberal Democrat councillors Richard Clifton and Heather Honour at Sutton train
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Addiscombe walkabout hailed a success
Undeterred by miserable weather, 58 members of various resident associations in Addiscombe met for a community walkabout. The group made up of residents and businesses, met at Cherries Café in Cherry Orchard Road, before litter picking as they
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Council commends anti-trafficking group
An anti-trafficking charity has had their campaign commended by Croydon Council. Croydon Community Against Trafficking (CCAT) have campaigned against sex trafficking since the town was named a hotspot for sex trafficking victims. At a recent
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Council boss quits after scathing Ofsted report
A top council boss has walked out following a damning report into the way Sutton Council looks after the borough's most vulnerable children. Stephen Richards, executive head of children and families decided to leave Sutton Council "in order to
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Police admit no charge imminent over shooting
Police have admitted they are unlikely to charge anyone over the shooting of young rapper Umar Tufail in the next four weeks. At the opening of an inquest into his death this morning Croydon Coroners Court heard the 25-year-old died from a gunshot
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Putt your best foot forward for Weybridge's Sam Beare Hospice
Families have the chance to visit Pirate Island by helping to raise money for a Weybridge hospice. The summer day out to Pirate Island, an 18-hole miniature golf course in Milton Keynes, has been organised by two ladies who are big supporters
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Thug sentenced for attack on pensioner
A thug who attacked a have-a-go-hero pensioner in the street has been ordered to give him £150 in compensation. Garry Hussey, 29, has also been ordered to undertake six months of anger management classes as part of his sentencing at Croydon
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Water polo coach to carry Olympic flame
A water polo coach who has taken his team from division two to the top of the premier league is preparing to carry the Olympic torch. Chris Martin has been a member of Croydon Amphibians for 50 years, competing as a swimmer and water polo player
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Gas leak repairs cause traffic delays
Emergency repairs on a gas leak are causing traffic delays in Cheam. Engineers are carrying out repairs on the A232 Cheam Road at the junction of Quarry Rise. Have you been affected by the delays? Leave a comment in the space below or email
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Young father dies suddenly at home of cricket
A young father of two has died suddenly at Lord's Cricket Ground. Friends and family attended a funeral service for Phil Standing at Croydon Minster on Friday July 13 after the 30-year-old collapsed at a corporate event at the home of cricket on
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Fundraising enthusiast carries Olympic torch
A fundraising enthusiast was cheered along by the crowds as she carried the Olympic torch through Crawley on July 17. Lisa Austin, from Tadworth, was chosen as a torchbearer through drinks company Coca Cola’s future flames campaign, which recognises
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12-year-old to test driving instructor at Silverstone
A Wallington driving instructor is allowing a 12-year-old to take the wheel at Silverstone. Although its sounds like madness, its part of an AA initiative to make sure young people have some grounding on road safety before they turn 17.
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Excitement builds as Surrey prepares to become Games' biggest venue
Surrey has started to create the largest Olympic venue of the Games. Roadside barriers are being installed along 42 miles of Surrey’s roads – enough to lap the running track of the Olympic stadium 170 times. The barriers will appear stacked
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Councillor joins volunteer project in Rwanda
A Merton councillor has flown to Africa to volunteer and share experiences in local Government. Krystal Miller, Conservative councillor for Trinity ward in Wimbledon, joined 80 volunteers on Project Umubano – a Conservative party social action
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Doswell: Eastleigh clash more important than Orient
Sutton United may have hosted League One Leyton Orient on Wednesday night, but boss Paul Doswell reckoned the biggest game of pre-season is yet to come. United host Eastleigh at Gander Green Lane on Saturday in a match-up that will see Doswell
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Midnight closing times rejected by council
Proposals to stop alcohol being sold in Epsom town centre after midnight have been rejected by the council. Epsom and Ewell Council considered recommendations for a new borough-wide licensing policy , a zoning system, at a council meeting yesterday
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Three-legged cat reunited with owners
A lost three-legged cat has been returned to its owners after vets made an appeal for help in the Wimbledon Guardian. Sasha, a two-year-old black and white tom cat, was found injured in Cannon Hill Lane on June 26. A passerby brought him to
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Blair makes appearance at Belmont Festival
Lionel Blair showed his support for the Belmont Festival last weekend. The famous entertainer drew the raffle at the event on Sunday, July 15. The event, held in the heart of Belmont Village, stretched from the main shopping area through to
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Let the Games begin
The Olympic Torch is set to arrive in Croydon in the final week before the Games begin... Arriving from the borough of Bromley at around 11.20am on Monday July 23 the torch will travel through the borough for more than two
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Cat fight over who owns lost moggy
A feud over ownership of a lost-and-found family moggy could leave two pet lovers having a catfight in court. Lauren Terry, 18, of Sutton, is considering taking legal action to reclaim her cat Podge, which was rehomed by the RSPCA after being picked
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PCSO helps start homeless football team
A police community support officer (PCSO) is giving up her free time and money to form a football team for the homeless. PCSO Lorraine Thompson, who polices Croydon town centre, has been involved in helping homeless people and recovering addicts
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Sir Jackie Stewart visits car club
Racing legend Sir Jackie Stewart took a trip down memory lane when he unveiled a painting of himself at a car club. Sir Jackie revealed the painting by Tim Layzell, one of the world’s leading motoring artists, at the Royal Automobile Club in Woodcote
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Flytippers target Worcester Park street
Flytippers dumped a trail of rubble in a street. Sutton Council's street scene enforcement team are the building waste left in Trafalgar Avenue, Worcester Park. Residents said the waste was dumped at 4.58am on June 22. They reported another
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Caine's daughter terrified by debt collector
A debt collector terrified Sir Michael Caine’s daughter so much her hair “began to turn white” when he turned up at her Wimbledon Village home. Kevin Fox, 45, is accused of repeatedly harassing Natasha Hall and her millionaire property developer
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School children join for capoeira championship
More than 300 children from across south London gathered in Streatham last week to compete in the schools capoeira championship. The championship, organised by the capoeira federation Uincap, took place at Streatham and Clapham High School on July
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Children's nature trail launched
A nature trail which plays host to Britain’s smallest butterfly was launched last week. The Devonshire Avenue Nature Area (DANA) was launched on Friday, July 13, with children from Devonshire Primary School, Sutton, taking part. The area is
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Innovation Centre planned for Croydon
The University of Sussex, which has close ties with Croydon College, is looking to establish an innovation centre in the borough, following on from the successful launch of the Sussex Innovation Centre in 1996. Sussex Innovation Centre works
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Fish mystery has Walton wondering
There is something fishy going on in Walton as the disappearance of a 20ft fish sculpture continues to baffle residents. The fish used to be sited in front of Campbell and Booker, which became Beales before the Heart development saw the store
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Not all motorists who appeal parking fines are truthful
By Councillor Jeff Hanna, Merton Council (Labour, Pollards Hill ward) May I totally disassociate myself from Mr Wise’s suggestion that Merton Council enforces traffic and parking regulations solely to raise revenue . The reference in the
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Councillors answering questions tonight
People living in Latchmere ward are invited to quiz senior council managers about their concerns tonight. There will also be the chance to speak to some of the borough's political representatives. It has been organised for people living in
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Man beat girlfriend after swingers party
A man who said he likes to “live life in the fast lane” has been convicted of attacking his girlfriend after accusing her of having a toilet romp at a swingers' party. On Monday, Patrick Ribbsaeter, 32, of Streatham High Road, was found guilty
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Seaside summer fun day
St Martin's C of E Infant School in Epsom celebrated a glimpse of summer with its seaside-themed fun day on Sunday. Children and parents enjoyed a traditional Punch and Judy show, games and afternoon tea, and Prutha, 7, was awarded a prize for
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Synergy Personnel Solutions celebrates Surrey graduates with ceremony
More than 60 Sutton jobseekers have been presented an award after passing an extensive new training course designed to prepare them for healthcare careers. The course is provided free of charge by Sutton-based recruitment and staff development company
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Wallington host Mayors Cricket teams from London and Toronto
Wallington welcomed The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Toronto Mayor's cricket team as they played against the London Mayor’s X1 at Cricket Centre, Wallington on Tuesday 17th July as part of its one week tour through the Cricket
