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Gary Walker in a question and answer session
A multi-million record seller and pop star of the 60s and 70s is coming to Sutton to be interviewed by a historian. Gary Walker of the Walker Brothers will feature in a question and answer session with a historian, Alison Weir, at Sutton Library
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Holland watches as Team GB are beaten
Carshalton waterpolo player Matt Holland can look on the brightside - at least he didn't concede one of the 13 goals Team GB let in in their 13-4 defeat to Romania on Sunday. Goalkeeper Holland was an unused substitute for the clash in
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Teddington's Ball helps GB to win in hockey opener
Teddington-based Ashleigh Ball played her part as Team GB's hockey women got their Olympic campaign off to the perfect start on Sunday evening. The 26-year-old Brighton-born midfielder was in the starting line-up for the 4-0
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Probe into empty seats at Games
AN investigation has been launched after Olympic fans expressed disappointment at the sight of rows of empty seats on the first day of the London 2012 Games. Organisers were prompted to act after gaps were visible at a number of venues, including
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Free family bike rides in Wandsworth
Free bike rides for families are on offer in Wandsworth this summer. Sky Ride local bike rides include free goodies for children aged 15 and under who want to participate in more than one ride. Gifts include a goody bag, a frog LED bike light
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Double delight as Hosking and Copeland streak into semi-finals
Team GB’s sole rowing lightweight women double sculls team of Sophie Hosking and Kat Copeland opened their campaign with a rousing victory in front of 20,000 fans at Eton Dorney to seal a place in Tuesday’s semi-final. The pair, who finished
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Primary school awarded its fourth green flag
A Wimbledon primary school is among the top Eco-Schools performers, receiving the green flag award for the fourth time. Dundonald Primary school was marked by judges from Keep Britain Tidy, on their ability to save energy, use renewable energy
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Teenagers invited to enter free basketball competition
Teenagers wanting to get active over the summer holidays are being invited to put their dribbling skills to the test during a free basketball competition. The B2B Summer Triple C - a two-a-side event for boys and girls aged 13 to 19 - takes place
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Grey start for Olympics women's road race
THE women's road race began today in markedly worse weather than the men's, which is likely to make the 140km course even more challenging. Team GB are less hyped than yesterday's male contingent but are still bursting with talent. Nicole Cooke
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X Factor presenter backs Radio Marsden campaign
An appeal for unwanted mobile phones has been given The X Factor after celebrity presenter Caroline Flack visited Radio Marsden. The host of ITV2's The Xtra Factor gave her backing to the appeal when she dropped in to the station's studio.
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Cycling enthusiasts wanted for charity bike ride
Cycling enthusiasts are being urged to sign up to a charity bike ride to raise money for the Meningitis Research Foundation (MRF). The charity is calling on cyclists to join them on the 54 mile London to Brighton bike ride to help raise money for
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Crystal Palace handballer still upbeat after Olympics defeat
Kathryn Fudge described the experience of competing for Team GB at the Olympic Games as “utterly amazing” despite Team GB suffering a 31-19 loss in their Group A opener against Montenegro. The match represented the first time a British side had
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Rugby club gets 120k boost
One of the oldest rugby clubs in the world has been given a boost in its efforts to transform aging facilities into a £1.2m Sports and Social Community Hub. Streatham-Croydon RFC in Thornton Heath is celebrating receiving two grants totalling £120,000
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Pantomime visits Croydon hospital's children's ward
Pantomime stars stole the stage at a special production on the children's ward at Croydon University Hospital. The Dick Whittington production was performed by Starlight Children's Foundation, at the hospital on Wednesday. The children had
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Youngsters live in makeshift slums for charity
Charitable youngsters took themselves out of their comfort zones by living in makeshift slums for three days. Alex Dawe, Musta Dwiwayo, Ellen Drye, Conner Siveter and Owen Collinson-Hillion took part in a Slum Survivor charity event, on July 20
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Vine Project shop set for Sutton High Street
A charity providing refurbished and recycled furniture to low income households has received a £20,000 to set up a shop in Sutton High Street. Started in Sutton 13 years ago, the Vine Project is one of the key volunteer programmes for Sutton residents
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Merton could cut council tax if it wanted to
By Councillor Suzanne Grocott, Merton Council shadow finance spokeswoman (Conservative, Dundunald ward) In response to the article on changes to council tax benefit , Councillor Mark Allison has again missed the point of Government policy, immediately
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Laundry set on fire while in tumble dryer
A lit cigarette dropped into a tumble dryer may have cost one smoker dearly after a full load of washing was set on fire during a spin cycle. The twilight laundry session went horribly wrong in the early hours of Thursday, June 26, at a house in
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Butterfly Appeal receives fundraising boost
A charity providing palliative care for cancer sufferers has received a boost following a 10k fundraising run. Nancy Richmond, of The Butterfly Appeal, whose late husband Roy Richmond MBE founded the charity in 1991, was delighted to accept £2,500
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Mum's the word with Angellica Bell: Wonderful to see community unite over torch
There are certain events in life that help remind you of big occasions - 2011 and 2012 have been eventful indeed. I remember the weekend of the royal wedding – Michael was away in Liverpool on a stag do while I was home alone. We had recently
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Scammers trick dozens out of cash
Trading standards officers are warning an established scam has made a resurgence with more than 30 residents stung across the borough. People in Croydon are being targeted by companies asking people to pay an ‘administration charge’ upfront to
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Kids climbing the walls in Chessington with new 'Spiderman' sport
Adventurous youngsters and adrenaline junkie adults have been participating in a risky new sport in Chessington. Urban sport parkour has been making waves with its climbing and fast jumps through obstacles and apparatus in an indoor hall. Kingston
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Man overcomes head injury to be named adult learner of the year
A man who has battled memory and mobility problems after a head injury has been named adult learner of the year in Wandsworth. The Wandsworth Lifelong Learning Awards recognised the borough's highest achieving adult learners in a variety of subjects
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Apology over G4s arrest threat
A pedestrian was allegedly threatened with arrest by a G4S worker in Tolworth after he took a photograph of the company’s vehicle parked in a disabled bay. Rob Lee, 35, a former Kingston councillor, took a photograph after spotting the van parked
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'Dark side of Pinocchio' by the man pulling the strings
“I wanted to reclaim the dark and anarchic tale of the puppet who wanted to be a real boy from a moralistic Disney production.” So says Steve Tiplady, the genius behind Jabberwocky, whose one man show, Pinocchio, is due to hit audiences in Kingston
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Aggresive behaviour in old people
We all hear about anti-social behaviour in young people, but we rarely hear about this kind of behaviour in public also being prevalent in the older generation. I had the misfortune to be at the receiving end of this on Saturday, on board the 470
