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Team GB's hockey players secure much needed win
AN early goal from Surbiton’s James Tindall helped Great Britain’s hockey players to a 4-1 victory against a tough Pakistan victory at the Riverbank. Harry Martin, Matt Daly, Ben Hawes and Rob Moore all played a part in what was a good all round
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Daddy's girl Sophie Hosking destined for greatness since childhood
Wimbledon’s Sophie Hosking was always destined to win Olympic gold, especially in the eyes of her father. After winning a one-sided lightweight double scull final at Eton Dorney, Hosking revealed that her father, 1980 rowing world champion David
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Man suffers life threatening injuries in tram stop attack
A man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after being attacked by youths for reportedly refusing to give them a lighter. The 32-year-old victim from Norbury had just got off a tram at East Croydon tram stop, with his mum and girlfriend
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Andrew Triggs Hodge offers gold medal as inspiration to future Olympians
Molesey Boat Club captain Andrew Triggs Hodge has offered his gold medal as inspiration to wannabe Olympians to get out of their armchairs and get into a boat. After clinching the Olympic title in the men’s four at Eton Dorney, Triggs Hodge revealed
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Team GB trio goes through to 100m semi finals
Dartford's Adam Gemili continues to impress on the athletics track after he advanced to the Olympic 100m semi finals this afternoon. The former Dagenham & Redbridge footballer burst onto the athletics scene earlier this year after opting
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Rain didn't dampen spirits as Team GB take another gold
Team GB’s lightweight double sculls pair Sophie Hosking and Katherine Copeland continued their blistering Olympic form as they stormed to Gold on Lake Dorney. The duo, who only teamed up earlier this season, breezed past World Champions Greece
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Food glorious food: Kingstonians licking their lips at prospect of culinary festival
Things will be heating up in Kingston kitchens as the town dedicates a whole week to celebrating all things food and drink with events like food trails and live cookery shows to keep people entertained. Festival director Nick Mosley says: “Showcasing
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Drummer still buzzing after Olympic ceremony
A novice drummer is still riding high on the excitement of finding herself at the centre of the Olympic ceremony’s musical medley. Roberta Greenhalgh, 57, of Golf Club Drive, Kingston, had never played a drum before auditioning to be part of the
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Businesses to be asked value of Olympics
Kingston businesses and visitors to the town, are being asked to complete surveys about their experiences in the borough during the 2012 Games. The survey, which asks visitors questions including how much they spent in Kingston during their visit
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Olympic heaven on day seven
FOR all the talk of cycling, swimming and even handball, the athletics is many people’s Olympic highlight, and the park was packed out from early this morning. The park, which holds an enormous TV screen, was the perfect place to catch your first
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Police appeal for help finding missing girl
Police are appealing for help in tracing a missing 12-year-old from New Addington. Tia Sharp was last seen leaving her grandmother’s house at about midday yesterday (Friday). She said she was going to the Whitgift Centre in Croydon town centre
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Team GB duo progress to 400m semi-finals
British duo Conrad Williams and Martyn Rooney both progressed to tomorrow’s semi finals following their 400m heats in the Olympic Stadium this morning. With the top three from each of the seven heats all advancing automatically, Williams crossed
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Carshalton bakery celebrates 40th birthday
A family bakery is celebrating 40 years of providing bread and cakes. The Bakery in Beeches Avenue, Carshalton, was opened by Michael Stenning, 67, and his wife Linda, 63, on July 21, 1972. In 40 years they have baked everything from Star Wars
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Richmond rower claims bronze in singles sculls event
SIR Steve Redgrave has done an awful lot for British Olympic rowing, but for Alan Campbell his most important contribution came at the end of his own medal-winning performance. Campbell, who lives in Richmond-upon-Thames, was left exhausted and
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Hope is lost for Team GB women after Canada's double strike
Team GB’s high-flying women’s team were knocked out of the Olympics as they lost 2-0 to Canada at the Coventry Stadium. Hope Powell's side had dramatically raised expectations after winning their three group games with no goals conceded in a great
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Twickenham-based Ross Murray progresses in 1500m
Ross Murray says the pressure is off him now after he reached the Olympic semi final of the 1500m tonight. The Twickenham middle distance runner ran in Heat One at the Olympic Stadium and crossed the line fourth, earning automatic qualification
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Clean-up operation after oil dumped in the Wandle
An investigation has been launched after a quantity of oil was dumped into the River Wandle. The Environment Agency confirmed they were alerted to the illegal dumping after being alerted by Thames Water. Last month, the water company had taken
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ACS Cobham students in baccalaureate success
Students have celebrated successful International Baccalaureate (IB) results this summer. An impressive 61 students from ACS Cobham International School in Portsmouth Road, Cobham, received their IB Diplomas, with 45 per cent of the results
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London 2012 Olympics live coverage: Super Saturday
7:24pm Team GB remain third in the table behind USA and China - here's the current medal count: GOLD: 11 SILVER: 7 BRONZE: 8 TOTAL: 26 Fingers crossed the tally will be even higher by the end of play this evening
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Peace concert aims to show alternative to gun culture
A peace concert is taking place on Friday in a bid to show there is an alternative to violence and gang culture. It will be the seventh peace concert which has been organised by charity Storm Empowerment and takes place in the Wandsworth Town Hall
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Merton students among best in England
Merton’s students are among the most well-educated in the country, new figures have shown. League tables published by the Department of Education show Merton is in the top five local authorities in England for the proportion of students progressing
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You say Pomato, but they so 'no' Renato
The gardener brought Sutton his giant pear has now grown a Pomato plant. After his tomato plant grew too big for his greenhouse, Renato Bartolucci, 73, decided it was time to move it into the garden. The Italian planted his tomato next to where
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Friends to start charity to honour murdered rapper
Friends of murdered musician Umar Tufail plan to start a charity in his name. The 25-year-old died after being gunned down while sat in his car, outside his home in Wharncliffe Road, South Norwood, on July 15. Umar, a rapper who performed under
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Teacher gears up for rickshaw ride across India
A fundraising teacher is embarking on a wacky rickshaw journey through India next month in a bid to raise money for under-privileged and poverty stricken youngsters living abroad. Olivia Bartleet, from Streatham, will be joined by her two friends
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Walton sunbed shop re-opens after previous owner's death
A sunbed shop has re-opened under new management after the previous owner died. Tan-Tastic in Terrace Road, Walton, holds an official open day today (Saturday, August 4). The shop will offer discounts on courses and spray tans that day
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Glimmer of hope for ailing pub
The landlord of a pub and children’s centre has said there is light at the end of the tunnel after having to endure months of speculation over its future. Oz Bayldon, landlord of the White Lion pub, met with Streatham MP Chuka Umanna and a host
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Lawyer on "mercy mission" to help orphans
A lawyer is preparing to embark on a 1,500 mile "mercy mission" to help impoverished children. Warren Moores, 26, from South Wimbledon and based at Simpson Millar’s office in Wimbledon, will be joining a convoy of lorries in September organised
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Mother-daughter team contribute to success of Olympics
A mother-daughter team are contributing to the success of the Olympics by acting as volunteers. Marilyn Cameron, from Epsom, is a London Ambassador for the 2012 games, while her daughter, Laura is a games maker. London Ambassadors, regarded
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Brooklands jumble sale rebranded
The annual jumble at Brooklands has been rebranded this year to reflect the amount of vintage and retro style goods offered for sale. The emphasis is still on Brooklands’ motoring and aviation history and you can expect all manner of items,
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Grandmother becomes star of Russian TV with Olympic flags
Reporters came from Russia with love for a Cheam grandmother they spotted in the Sutton Guardian. Doreen Gibbs, 73, has become of star of Russian television after making more than 50 Olympic flags. While her 74-year-old husband, Keith, was
