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Searle expects tears in 2012
Former Hampton School student Team GB rower Greg Searle expects to have tears in his eyes when he returns to the water at London's 2012 Olympic Games. Searle, now 40, who won Olympic gold at Barcelona 1992 with his brother Jonny in the
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Molesey's Searle expects tears in 2012
Former Hampton School student and Team GB rower Greg Searle expects to have tears in his eyes when he returns to the water at London's 2012 Olympic Games. Searle, now 40, who won Olympic gold at Barcelona 1992 with his brother Jonny in
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Nature Notes: Meadow Marvels
This summer is without drought the wettest on record! However, whatever the weather, a wildflower meadow in July is a fragrant, vibrant and colourful place to be. The day was dull, drizzly but mild as I inched my way through lush rain-drenched
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World drive launched by Olympic sprinter
A Scotland Yard detective who worked to track down rioters has begun a round-the-world trip from the site of one of the worst-hit areas. Julian Seal, 46, was joined by Addiscombe based-Olympic sprinter James Ellington, and Reeves Furniture Store
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Woman hospitalised after Kingston river rescue
A woman suffering from hypothermia has been taken to hospital after being rescued by a boat from the River Thames this afternoon. It is unclear whether she fell in the water or was swimming. Police and two lifeboats rushed to the scene, near
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School pays tribute to student found hanged
A school has paid tribute to "a delightful student" found hanged in his home after finishing his A Level exams. Edmund Smith, 17, a pupil at the Royal Grammar School (RGS) in Guildford, was found by his mother, Helen Smith, at 3.15pm on July 12
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Free summer activities guide available
A free guide on the activities on offer in Epsom and Ewell during the summer holidays has been produced by the council. The guide includes information on activities, events and services run by the council, local clubs and organisations for young
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Olympic torch brings festival fever to Kingston
Kingston town centre was awash with flags and banners as residents young and old headed out to see the Olympic torch relay in action. For some it was a sense of community pride at seeing the iconic flame pass through the market square that drew
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Man arrested in connection with rapper's murder is bailed
A man arrested in connection with the murder of an aspiring rapper has been bailed by police. Umar Tufail was sat in the driver's seat of his car outside his home in Wharncliffe Road, South Norwood, when he was shot at about 4.35pm on Sunday, July
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Next stop Putney for Wiggins and Cavendish
Following their success in the Tour de France Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish will be zipping through Putney this Saturday as they bid to win the Olympic cycling road race. Returning hero Wiggins, who became the first Briton to win the flagship
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Consultation on benefit changes begins
Consultation is set to begin into controversial changes to the way council tax benefit is allocated. The council is looking to reduce costs ahead of changes due in April next year when responsibility for setting benefits is transferred from central
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Charges over phone-hacking scandal
Former News International staff have been charged in relation to the phone hacking scandal. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) announced on Tuesday, July 24, that eight people including Rebekah Brooks, former chief executive of News International
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Schoolboy dies in boat accident on holiday
A Croydon schoolboy died after being hit by the propeller of a boat being driven by his dad. Charlie Hutton was enjoying a ride with two school friends on his dad's rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) when the accident happened last Friday. The
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Scout leader carries Olympic torch
A dedicated scout leader said it was "a great personal honour" to carry the Olympic torch through Barking and Dagenham on Sunday. Malcolm McKee, a group scout leader from Ashtead, was nominated to carry the beacon by one of his colleagues at EDF
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Students win medals in borough Olympic Games
Students across Epsom and Ewell have already taken home some Olympic medals. The borough's own Olympic Games, which have taken place over the last couple of weeks, saw 3,000 pupils compete in 27 events. Stamford Green School came top of
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Teenager handed Asbo
A teenager who has terrorised his neighbourhood for two years has been handed an Asbo. Dean Riley, 18, of Cator Crescent, New Addington was involved in a string of antisocial incidents, including riding mopeds dangerously through the town and verbally
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Drivers beware Olympic Route Network
Drivers beware, the Olympic Route Network (ORN) launches tomorrow. The ORN and Paralympic Route Network (PRN) are networks of roads linking key Olympic venues during the London 2012 Games. It will stretch from Wimbledon, passing through
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Businessman jumps in front of torch in Croydon
Security guards were on hand to deal with an opportunistic businessman as the Olympic torch travelled through the borough. The man jumped onto the road ahead of the torch procession carrying a placard promoting his business as South Croydon resident
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Bric-a-brac raises funds for eating disorder group
A bric-a-brac sale took place on Saturday to raise funds for an eating disorder support group. Rebecca Lisi, 31, of Balham, an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist, will be running the support group from September. The sale took place
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Vandals graffiti horse for disabled riders
A horse used by disabled riders was spray painted by vandals overnight. Woody, a horse at the Diamond Centre for Disabled Riders in Carshalton, had the word “Team” scrawled in silver paint across his neck and shoulders. The incident occurred
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Surbiton basks in glow of Olympic torch
Huge crowds gathered in Surbiton this morning as the Olympic torch came through the town centre. A cheeky sports fan gave them something to cheer about as they bathed in glorious sunshine eagerly anticipation the flame’s arrival. Matt Parker
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Gay man found dead may have known his killer say police
A hospital worker could have been murdered by a man he knew, police said last night. Michael Polding’s body, who moved from Croydon nine months ago was found in his flat in St Georges Road, Kemp Town, Brighton, a week ago. Although Mr Polding
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Travellers take over Menta Tower site
Travellers have taken over land earmarked for a huge and controversial building project. Residents on Cherry Orchard Road, East Croydon noticed two caravans appear on Sunday just after 3pm on fenced off empty land cleared by developers ahead of
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Tim Henman lights cauldron for torch relay
Thousands of people cheered and whistled as Tim Henman jogged to the stage at Tooting Bec Common and lit the cauldron. Some had waited for four hours in the sun to take part in the evening celebration which was only open to Wandsworth residents
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Thousands watch Olympic torch in Merton
Thousands of people lined the sun soaked streets yesterday to welcome the Olympic Torch to Merton on its 66th day. Arriving at the Rosehill Roundabout, the torch was carried through the borough by about 30 torchbearers including British number
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YOUNG REPORTER: Sir Patrick Stewart takes Olympic torch to Croydon School
On the 66th day of the Olympic Torch relay, just four days before the Games begin, the flame travelled from Lewisham to Wandsworth and paused for lunch in Croydon. Young reporter Rebecca Compton tells us about her school’s special visit. Being
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Cannabis plants seized from garage in Thornton Heath
Police have arrested three people after about 40 cannabis plants and growing equipment were found at a garage. Lambeth police seized the plants after searching the property, at the end of a garden on Mayfield Road, Thornton Heath at about 8pm on
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Man hit by bus on Carshalton High Street
A man is in a serious but stable condition after being hit by a shuttle bus on Carshalton High Street yesterday evening. The 33-year-old man sustained a head injury and was taken to hospital by ambulance. Police were called by the London Ambulance
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Teenage burglar targeted primary school while drunk
A teenage burglar who broke into the same primary school three times in two weeks has been ordered to pay the school compensation. The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was given a nine month Referral Order and ordered to pay
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Hersham station development approved at appeal
Plans to convert an old pub opposite Hersham station into 29 homes were given the green light after a planning appeal hearing. Developers appealed Elmbridge Council’s decision to reject two versions of the proposals which were submitted at different
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Firefighters called to electrical fire
Firefighters were called to an electrical fire last night. Crews from Norbury and West Norwood fire station were called to Singleton Close, at about 11.30pm. The fire, which is believed to have been caused by an electrical fault in a cupboard
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Woman fined after cocaine found in her underwear
A woman caught with a two wraps of cocaine in her underwear has received a £1,500 fine. The drugs were found on Gemma Walsh, 28, of Ravensdale Gardens, Upper Norwood, after she was stopped at the junction of Tate Road and Norman Road, Sutton, on
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'Unpredictable' councillor quits days after taking job
A councillor who split from his party has quit as a chairman of a neighbourhood committee days after taking the job. Councillor Tim Dennen was elected chairman of Kingston Neighbourhood, which makes and approves decisions about the town, but resigned
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Wiggins tour win was "no surprise" in Streatham
A bike shop owner and family friend of Bradley Wiggins hugged the triumphant cyclist just moments after he crossed the finish line to become the first British Tour de France champion in Paris. Maurice Burton, who has owned Der Ver Cycles Shop on
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Council-backed housing plan given thumbs down
An “unacceptable” plan to provide up to 250 homes on a large industrial site were condemned by residents and councillors who accused the council of allowing a developer to dictate its planning policy. In what was described as “an outrageous affront
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Meet-and-greet resurrected for Olympics
An award-winning community scheme that makes every day greetings a weapon in the fight against crime will return for the Olympics. The Meet and Greet campaign, first piloted by residents in the Canbury ward in January this year following a spate
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Olympic torch relay in Kingston and Richmond
Here's a video of the torch leaving Kew today...
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South West Trains to run full Olympics service throughout Games
South West Trains has confirmed it will run a full service during the Olympic Games, despite an overtime ban announced by the RMT union. The RMT announced an overtime and rest day ban effective between 12.01am on Friday, July 27, and 11.59pm
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Film Club
Film Club at Thornton Heath Flip the Script© is an exciting new video and film Club for young people taking place at Thornton Heath Library, 190 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7, on Saturday mornings from 10.30am-12.30pm. As well as the chance
