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Kazakhstan grabs gold in men's road race
Alexandr Vinokurov from Kazakhstan fought a battle with Columbian Rigoberto Uran to snatch gold at The Mall in a superb men's road cycling event. Norwegian Alexander Kristoff grabbed third from the rest of the chasing pack. It was a thrilling
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Gloriana passes through Putney as residents finally see torch
The Olympic torch made its way down the River Thames this morning on the Royal barge The Gloriana. Hundreds of people flocked to the river to see the flame complete the final leg of its mammoth journey across the country since it began in May.
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Love Wimbledon launches campaign to clean up the streets
Love Wimbledon are launching a campaign to clean up the borough's streets. As part of the campaign people are being encouraged to dispose of their chewing gum responsibly, as it is the single most littered item. The pavements from Kaldi Coffee
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Tooting Market to host talent show
Tooting market is to host its own talent show next month. Organisers are currently looking for ten performers and three judges to participate in the show, which will take place in the markets' centre performance area. The competition is open
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New bursary scheme offers children the chance of private education
Bright and able children are being given the chance to attend one of three private schools due to a new bursary scheme. The House Schools Trust is made up of three schools: Prospect House in Putney, Orchard House in Chiswick and Bassett House in
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Magical adventure park opens
A magical new tourist attraction opened its gates on Thursday. Hobbledown, which has replaced Horton Park Children’s Farm, is an adventure theme park based on a mystical story about the Hobblers - fictional characters which live in spectacular
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Team GB weightlifters look to the future
TWO of the area's weightlifting hopefuls have admitted they're already looking ahead to the Commonwealth and next Olympic Games at a Team GB press conference this afternoon. Bexleyheath's Jack Oliver said thinking ahead is inevitable, and believes
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Woman died after taking overdose in Accident and Emergency
A woman who took a drugs overdose while sitting in Accident and Emergency, died hours later following cardiac arrest. Elizabeth Feery was taken to Croydon University Hospital for observation, after complaining she felt suicidal at her home in South
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Eye specialist is nominated for national award
An eye specialist from Sutton Hospital has been nominated for a national award following outstanding patient praise. Anjali Praveen, a clinical nurse specialist in Sutton Hospital’s dedicated eye unit, is in the running for the Clinical Service
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Wife of disgraced Chinese politician charged with murder of UK businessman
The wife of a disgraced Chinese politician has been charged with the murder of UK businessman Neil Heywood. Gu Kailai, the wife of communist boss Bo Xilai, and Zhang Xiaojun who was employed at Mr Bo's home, were "recently" prosecuted by a Chinese
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Teenager rushed to hospital after falling from bridge
A teenager was rushed to hospital after falling from a bridge in Sutton. Emergency services were called to the A217 Reigate Avenue at the junction with Glastonbury Road, at about 6.45pm yesterday. London's air ambulance, a clinician in a fast
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Football teams battle it out in the name of charity
Two South Norwood football teams battled it out on the pitch to raise money for St Christopher's Hospice. The Albion pub football team took on the Sitar Indian restaurant at the Country Park, in the fundraising match on Sunday, July 15. Nearly
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Teenagers charged after spate of shed burglaries
Two teenagers have been charged following a spate of shed burglaries in New Malden. Between the weekends of May 12 and June 6, there were 10 shed and garage burglaries in Marina Avenue, Arthur Road, and Seaforth Avenue. A number of power tools
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Swimmer Ellen Gandy reaches butterfly semi finals
Commonwealth Games silver medallist Ellen Gandy progressed to the Olympic 100m butterfly semi finals with a second place finish in this morning’s heats at the Aquatic centre. The Bromley-born competitor went in heat five of six and followed compatriot
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Road race gets off to a sunny start
The start of the road race has kicked off in bright sunshine and seating along the Mall was packed with people baring flags. Predictably, it was Tour de France heroes Mark Cavendish and Bradley Wiggins who got the biggest cheers. But
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Rooftop fashion show in memory of cancer toddler
A rooftop fashion show is to be held to raise money in memory of a toddler who died from cancer. The event Strut for Shan, is to celebrate the life of three-year-old Shaniqwa Gooden, who died last year after being diagnosed with cancer of the brain
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Wildlife charity founder visits hunted wolves
The life of hunted wolves has been experienced first-hand by the founder of a leading wildlife charity. Simon Cowell MBE, of the Leatherhead-based charity Wildlife Aid Foundation, has just returned from a fact-finding mission, in northern Russia
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Girl found guilty of afro comb murder
A 16-year-old girl is facing life behind bars after being convicted of murdering a teenager with an Afro comb. The girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was 15 when she attacked Julie Sheriff's head with the comb's metal handle in Battersea
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Bray will prove he is worth a punt at Hampton
Hampton & Richmond Borough trialist Alan Bray has told boss Mark Harper he is worth a punt and will prove it to him by the time the Ryman Premier League kicks-off. The former Sutton United defender has been training with the Beavers
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Passengers escape uninjured after two car collision
Passengers in two cars were lucky to escape uninjured after a collision in Morden last night. Fire crews from Mitcham and Sutton fire stations were called to the collision on St Helier Avenue, at about 1.30am this morning. The two appliances
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Russian treasures coming to East Molesey
Textile artist Linda Walsh will host an exhibition of her new art called Russian Treasures. Following a recent trip to Russia, Linda is continuing her exploration of the art and architecture of the places she visited with her own take on Russian
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Investigation launched into empty flat fire
An investigation has been launched into the cause of a fire at an empty flat. Firefighters from Norbury fire station were called to Bournvale Road, Streatham, at about 1.30am. The property was empty, but the blaze was described by one firefighter
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Woman slams Superdrug for shoplifting error
A woman has slammed a Superdrug store for wrongly accusing her of being a shoplifter - and then offering her vouchers to compensate for the public humiliation. Kim McFarland, 48, and her 13-year-old son, were subjected to the embarrassing ordeal
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Man chased through traffic before being robbed
A man has been robbed of his motorbike after being chased and beaten by two men on scooters. The motorcyclist, a man in his 40’s, was followed through traffic from West Wickham to Warlingham by the men on a black scooter, where he was attacked
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Police warning to keep jewellery safe from burglars
Police are warning residents to keep jewellery secure, after it emerged the personal items are being taken in one in three burglaries in Sutton. In the 12 months to 21 June this year, there were 250 burglaries across the borough where jewellery
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New Wallington charity shop thanks customers
A new charity shop in Wallington has said a big thank you to all its shoppers and volunteers. The Sue Ryder shop had customers queuing up to get into the new store which was opened by MP Tom Brake on Friday, July 20. Proceeds from the shop
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Tanq qirl: Mary Poppins star takes on mysterious widower role
An Olivier Award-winning actress is set to take the stage for a classic production ready to be discovered by a new generation, writes Clare Buchanan. Laura Michelle Kelly (pictured) will play the title role in The Second Mrs Tanqueray, which tells
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Delay on food waste collections cost us £100k
By Councillor David Simpson, Merton Council (Conservative, Hillside Ward) I'm pleased that Merton council has finally got round to expanding the opportunities for recycling in the borough . It was, of course, the previous Conservative
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Disabled special Olympic bowler talks about life challenges
A disabled tenpin bowler has spoken about how he couldn’t walk until the age of nine in a documentary exploring the lives of Special Olympics athletes with learning disabilities. Jonathan Frett, 45, from New Malden, is a medal-winning bowler but
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Councillors' benefit claims 'under investigation'
A Kingston councillor who stepped down from his party is under investigation for alleged benefit fraud against his own council. Senior sources on both sides of the political divide said Councillor Tim Dennen was asked to leave the Liberal Democrats
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Burglar steals laptop from St Helier home
A burglar broke into a house in St Helier and stole a laptop on Monday, July 23. The suspect broke a small pane of glass in the front door of the house at the junction of Green Lane and Love Lane at around 11.30am. They left by climbing out
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Surrey Police hold budget meetings
A series of open engagement events will be held with Deputy Chief Constable Craig Denholm to discuss the financial challenges facing Surrey Police. The events will be held on July 30 at Ashford’s Fordbridge Hall, August 6 at Reigate’s old council
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Green flags for Sutton parks
Sutton’s parks have been recognised as some of the best in the country. Five parks have achieved the green flag award which recognises their facilities and maintenance. Oaks Park, The Grove, Cheam Park and Cheam Recreation Ground have all retained
