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Street cleaner holds a torch for Sue Barker

A street cleaner who did Question of Sport host Sue Barker a favour got the chance to hold an Olympic torch. The BBC presenter got chatting to Sutton street cleaner Mick Englefield last week, who was working with his team making sure that the area

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Cycling road race brings crowds out to Putney

Putney has a rich history of politics, culture and sport but the town had never seen anything like last weekend. The High Street was lined with railings, bunting and flags from across the world for two days of top class Olympic cycling. To

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Wallpaper exhibition at Bourne Hall

The history of wallpaper will be explored in a unique exhibition displaying rare samples for the first time. Paper Tapestry: The Origins of English Wallpaper and Its Use at the Spa Town of Epsom will be showing at Bourne Hall, in Spring Street,

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Bid to bring Tour de France to Surrey

The Tour de France could be coming to Surrey following the huge success of the Olympic road races and time trials in the county. Surrey County Council (SCC) announced yesterday that it is planning to bid to host a stage of the prestigious cycling

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Fire above United Colors of Benetton put out

A fire raging above a shop has been put out by fire crews. Firefighters were called to the blaze on the second floor of a three storey building just before 2pm, in Putney High Street. It was under control by 2.18pm after 10 fire fighters tackled

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Sutton youngsters can earn while they learn

Teenagers can earn while they learn at a Sutton training provider. The new prospectus of Sutton and District Training (SDT) features a range of courses including construction, hairdressing, hospitality, sales and marketing. Enrolment for SDT

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Firefighters battle fire in Putney High Street

Firefighters are battling a fire in a flat, which is causing chaos to drivers. They were called to the building before 2pm this afternoon in Putney High Street, Putney. A flat above clothing shop United Colors of Benetton is currently ablaze

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Woman drowns at seaside

A 31-year-old woman who got into difficulties while bathing in the sea at Camber, near Rye, on Saturday (July 28) has died in hospital. Tanzeela Ajmal of Tisbury Road, Norbury, was in a group of four people who were on the beach on Saturday afternoon

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Mother and daughter get pay out after care home tried to keep them apart

A mother and daughter have received a pay out after a care home tried to restrict the amount of time they spent together. Jayne Sullivan, 59, had reluctantly put her mother Freda Sullivan, 88, into Willow Lodge in Cheam in 2009 as her dementia

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Free mentor training on offer to Croydon businesswomen

Free mentor training is on offer to businesswomen in Croydon. Forward Ladies, a business support organisation for professional women, are offering the training as part of a government scheme to provide free professional help to small businesses

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Retired magistrate becomes a 'weed killer'

A retired magistrate annoyed by untreated weeds flourishing in his street has cut them down and sent the bill for his work to the authorities. Graham Smith, of Walnut Grove in Banstead, said he decided to reach for the garden shears after spending

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Have-a-go hero dad in hot pursuit of bike thief

A dad has been praised after chasing a thief trying to steal a bike from outside his office. Nick Edwards was at work in Purley when he was distracted by a noise coming from outside, at about 1.45pm on July 20. When the 52-year-old, who lives

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Cyclist killed by Olympic bus recently moved in with girlfriend

A cyclist who was killed following an accident with an Olympic bus had recently moved to Wandsworth with his girlfriend. Dan Harris, 28, died while cycling home from work after colliding with the bus carrying media workers to the Excel Centre on

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Rowsell's quest for Olympic gold begins

Cheam's Olympic cyclist, Joanna Rowsell, is taking part in the women’s team pursuit qualifying rounds today. Miss Rowsell along with Laura Trott and Danielle King are the world champions in the women’s team pursuit and the favourites to win gold

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Health pressure group says no to hospital cuts

A health pressure group has condemned proposals to close St Helier’s vital services. Members of Sutton Link (local involvement network) are demanding the hospital does not lose its accident and emergency, maternity and children’s ward which are

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Guides watch Jubilee Procession

30 members of the 3rd Carshalton Beeches Guides went to London as part of the youth enclosure group for the Royal Jubilee Procession on 5th June. Guide Leader Christine Nardiello said ‘We left really early and were at Admiralty Arch by 8.30am. We queued

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Local Writer Publishes Olympic Thriller

J.C. Martin, a local martial arts instructor-cum-writer, has just published her debut novel, ORACLE, on July 30th. Set in London in the run-up to the Olympics, ORACLE is a serial killer mystery that will make the perfect accompaniment to the action and

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REVIEW: Aqua, South End, Croydon

There is no greater feeling for a true meat eater than a great slab of beef on a plate flame grilled to perfection. Steak Night, almost a national obsession in America, is often a hit and miss affair in the UK with overcooked and badly seasoned

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Neighbours react after body found in garage

Neighbours to where a body was discovered in a lock-up in New Malden have expressed their shock this morning. Police arrived at the scene in Lime Court, off Lime Grove, New Malden, at 7pm yesterday, believed to be part of the search for

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Croydon market inspector volunteering at the Olympics

Market inspector Fiona Woodcock has taken some time off from Croydon's Surrey Street market to volunteer at the London 2012 Games. The Croydon Council employee was snapped welcoming visitors with her beaming smile at Gatwick Airport, on Saturday

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Woman rescued from flat fire

  Firefighters rescued a woman and her cat from a burning flat in Streatham this morning. The woman in her forties suffered smoke inhalation at the flat in Riggindale Road and was taken to St George's Hospital by ambulance.

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Film crew in Croydon for Nick Frost Rom Com

Film crews have been spotted shooting scenes for Cuban Fury latest British Romantic Comedy, starring Shaun of the Dead and Spaced star Nick Frost. Studiocanal, Film4 and Big Talk Pictures teams have been outside The Fairfield Halls, and Croydon

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St Peter's pushes natural births after caesarians

Midwives and doctors at St Peter’s Hospital in Chertsey are working hard to support women who want to give birth naturally after having one or more caesarean sections. A caesarean section entails major abdominal surgery and comes with risks,

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Jacqui Smith highlights Surrey's hidden crisis of domestic abuse

Former Home Secretary Jacqui Smith has used a visit to Surrey to highlight the ‘secret crisis’ of domestic abuse. She visited the North Surrey Domestic Abuse Outreach Centre with Robert Evans, Labour’s candidate for the newly created position

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Police find body in New Malden lock-up

The body of a woman has been found in a lock-up garage in New Malden by police investigating the case of missing oil executive Carole Waugh. The body was found in Lime Court, New Malden, yesterday evening, Metropolitan Police confirmed.

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Meals on wheels succeeds over cycling period

!   Over the weekend of July 28, and on Wednesday August 1, the whole borough was affected by road closures due to the Olympic cycle races, so the provision of normal meal deliveries extremely difficult.    Nevertheless

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Mickey and Dave create Olympic tune

A pair of songwriters have created an Olympic tune – but are banned from using any words associated with the sporting event. Marcus Bell, 36, from Sutton and Noel Phillips, 42, from Bexley in Kent are The Glory Boys – and created their own alter-egos

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Council acted 'unlawfully' by short-changing special guardians

A senior judge has ordered Merton Council to change its “unlawful” policy of underpaying the relatives of vulnerable children who are not given the same support as foster parents. The High Court ruled on July 25 the council had short-changed a

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Plans reveal more waste to be burnt by incinerator

A controversial incinerator planned for Beddington could burn up to 10 per cent more waste than was originally proposed. Waste company Viridor has finally submitted its application to Sutton Council to build an energy from waste facility on its

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No need for bus lane on Saturdays

By Anne Delaney; The Quadrant, Raynes Park The Wimbledon Guardian recently reported that , at the council meeting on July 11, Councillor Andrew Judge said his decision to keep the bus lane in Hartfield Road was based on a survey of buses

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Student delivers African team's first ever football kit

An African village football team have received their first ever kit after schoolchildren collected hundreds of CDs and DVDs. Hall School Wimbledon in Stroud Crescent collected 400 CDs and DVDs as part of an initiative organised by the Asociación

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Friends fear Crystal Palace director was assassinated

Friends of a former Crystal Palace FC director fear his death 20 years ago was the result of an assassination, not an accident. Bennett Umunna, known as Ben to his friends, was killed in Nigeria on April 1, 1992, after his car ploughed into a truck

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OLYMPICS DAY 7 - live coverage

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Moody Blues drummer brings together super-band

Moody Blues drummer and special effects master Gordy Marshall has created a new show celebrating the very best of classic British rock, and has invited his friends to the party. Marshall, who has been touring as the drummer for The Moody Blues

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Community mural to mark anniversary of last year's riots

A community mural will be created in a burnt-out shop to mark the anniversary of last year's riots. The project aims to bring people together through art to create the artwork in the boarded-up Party Superstore shop, in Lavender Hill, Battersea

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Free Olympic themed event planned for estate

Aspiring young Olympians will be able to show off their sporting talents next week at a one off local games event. The sports day will take place on August 11 in West Norwood and will see budding Usain Bolt’s and Jessica Ennis’s compete in traditional

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Woman stabbed in attempted robbery speaks of her ordeal

A woman stabbed during an attempted robbery has spoken for the first time about her terrifying ordeal. The victim, who does not want to be named, was attacked as she walked along Morland Avenue at about 12.40am on May 27. The 39-year-old was

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Esher chiropractor takes plunge for charity

An Esher chiropractor will skydive in remembrance of a boy who lost his battle to a rare form of childhood cancer aged just five. Joe-James Tilley, chiropractor for Esher Chiropractic Centre, will be doing the skydive in Headcorn, Kent on Saturday