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Nervy final sees Team GB into hockey semi-final
Great Britain are through to the semi-finals of the Olympic hockey tournament after a nervy 1-1 draw with Spain. Wimbledon’s Ben Hawes and team mates James Tindall, Matt Daly and Rob Moore from Surbiton must now await their fate – they will face
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The beautiful Games
Every four years, the world’s elite athletes gather in one city and compete to demonstrate their sporting prowess. And every time, we are gripped. Each Olympic Games is beautifully unique in that it offers the hosts an opportunity to showcase everything
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Former Lloyds bank worker admits multi-million pound fraud
The former head of online security at Lloyds Bank has admitted to defrauding the company of more than £2.4m. Jessica Harper, 50, of Crest Road, South Croydon, was accused of submitting false invoices to claim payments between 2007 and 2011.
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Dog owners warning after swan loses wing
A swan lost a wing and can no longer live in the wild, following a dog attack. The male swan was attacked on July 19, in Battersea Park, with police being called to the incident just before 5pm. A member of the public alerted police to the
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Peter Ramage signs for Crystal Palace
Peter Ramage has signed for Crystal Palace after his trial period with the club. The versatile defender was a popular figure at Selhurst Park during his loan spell with the Eagles last season. The 28-year-old played an important role during
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Dancers mark riots anniversary
Young people danced and rapped in Brixton on Saturday to mark the one year anniversary of the riots. The teenagers in Windrush Square also took part in a flash mob at the same time as groups in six other cities. The Co-operative Foundation
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Children's charity to open its doors
A leading children’s charity will be opening the doors to its historic mansion. Tadworth Court, home of The Children’s Trust, will be welcoming visitors as part of the annual Heritage Open Days event, which celebrates England’s architecture and
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James Ellington fails to make it out of 200m heats
There was disappointment for James Ellington today as he failed to make it out of the 200m heats at the Olympic Stadium. The Croydon runner lined up in the seventh heat but could only manage a sixth place finish in a time of 21.23 meaning he misses
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Church of England charity helps rebuild communities after riots
A Church of England charity is helping to rebuild links in communities affected by the riots. The Church Urban Fund works to tackle poverty in England and has been running projects in Battersea following last year's disturbances. A community
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Sutton athlete qualifies for 110m hurdles semi-finals
Andy Turner qualified easily for the semi-finals following a dramatic 110m hurdles heat this morning, finishing first. The Sutton athlete, running in lane seven, was up against some tough opposition. But in a race that saw three early fallers
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United confirm Saints visit
Sutton United chairman Bruce Elliott has confirmed the club will entertain Premier League new boys Southampton will fit a trip to Gander Green Lane in to their pre-season schedule. The Saints will take on boss Paul Doswell's men - who beat
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Weybridge man aims to raise through Three Peaks Challenge
A Weybridge project manager is taking on the Three Peaks Challenge in September in aid of three separate charities. Paul Goodge, who works at Thales’s UK Weybridge headquarters, aims to raise £1,000 for each charity by tackling Ben Nevis, Scafell
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No gold for Goldie
Great Britain’s Goldie Sayers, fourth in Beijing four years ago, failed to make it through the javelin heats in Stratford this morning. With a target of 62 metres for automatic qualification to Thursday’s final, Sayers struggled from the start
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Children from Belarus help deliver the Epsom Guardian
Twins living in an area still affected by one of the biggest nuclear disasters in history helped to distribute the Epsom Guardian to your door last week. Papergirl Cathy Taylor, 16, who lives in Epsom, was helped with her round by 10-year-olds
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Two new people's organisations formed in wake of riots
Two new people's organisation were formed this week in a bid to tackle the underlying causes of the riots. The Greater Winstanley People's Organisation (GWPO) and Surrey Lane People's Organisation (SLPO) aim to act as umbrella groups for all the
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Campaigners ask for funds to fight incinerator plan
Campaigners against an incinerator on the Croydon/Sutton border are appealing for money to fight a legal battle against the proposal. Members of the Stop the Incinerator campaign believe they will need at least £5,000 to begin legal proceedings
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Mercedes-Benz World searches for Britain's best young driver
The search is on to find Britain’s best young driver. A series of car challenges at Mercedes-Benz World will put young people behind the wheel and test their potential for the chance to win prizes. Applicants do not need a full or provisional
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Tia Sharp's step-father makes emotional plea
As the search for missing Tia Sharp enters it fifth day, her family wait anxiously at her grandmother's home in The Lindens where the 12-year-old was last seen. There is no police presence in New Addington this morning. Tia's grandmother
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Plaque to historic underpass unveiled
A plaque commemorating the 100th anniversary of the opening of the world’s first re-inforced concrete underpass has been unveiled. Community group the People of Portland Road commissioned the plaque, unveiled on July 31, to be placed at the end
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Two months left to bid for improvement funds
There are only two months left to bid for cash from the Community Improvements Fund. A total of £357,000 is up for grabs in the second round of applications and 28 proposals have already been submitted. The fund was set up by Surrey County
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UPDATE Images released following brutal tram stop attack
Images of two men wanted in connection to a brutal unprovoked attack on a man as he got off a tram have been released by police. The assault outside East Croydon station in the early hours of Saturday morning left the 32-year-old victim with a
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School friends raise money on anniversary of pupil's death
Friends of a gifted school pupil who died of meningitis the day after her 18th birthday raised thousands of pounds to mark the first anniversary of her death. Georgia Tait died from meningococcal septicaemia (blood poisoning) in July last year.
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How the disorder unfolded in Wandsworth
The shooting of Mark Duggan on August 4, 2011, by police in Tottenham set in motion a wave of violence, looting and arson which broke in Wandsworth four days later. What followed shocked a city and a nation as parts of the capital, including Wandsworth
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Peace concert highlights alternatives to guns and violence
A peace concert was held on Friday to highlight alternatives to guns and violence. Hundreds of youngsters turned up to the seventh annual peace concert held in the Wandsworth Town Hall Civic Suite, West Hill in Wandsworth. It was organised
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Boxer fined for chicken shop assault
A semi professional fighter fined for punching a teenager outside a high street fast food restaurant is to fund his court costs through a boxing fight. Former marine Jimmy Mizon hit Cameron Bowness to the ground outside Dallas Chicken and Ribs,
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Riots damage repaired but psychological scars remain
Although the physical damage done by last August's riots have been largely repaired deep psychological scars remain, both for individuals and the businesses which were damaged and looted. A number of businesses told the Wandsworth Guardian they
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Bid to help Walton businesses goes more than Halfway
Independent businesses under threat from supermarket giant Tesco have benefited from a project to raise their profile. Walton Business Group (WBG) has been working with members at the Halfway for the past few months to raise the profile of the
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Second arrest over murdered rapper Umar Tufail
Police have arrested a second man over the murder of aspiring musician Umar Tufail. Detectives investigating the murder of the 25-year-old arrested an 18-year-old on Monday and he is being held in custody at a south London police station. Mr
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Sutton helps in search for missing schoolgirl Tia Sharp
A Sutton printing company has donated thousands of flyers in a bid to help find missing schoolgirl Tia Sharp. Gadsby & Mustoe Ltd, based in Lind Road, donated 10,000 flyers of the missing 12-year-old. Concerned volunteers handed out leaflets
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Barn Elms to be home to beach volleyball legacy
Wandsworth could become Britain's beach volleyball capital after securing the sand from the Olympic tournament at Horseguards Parade. Volleyball England, the sport's governing body, has backed a deal between the council and Locog to transport the
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Drink driver 'could barely speak' after Carshalton crash
A drink driver caught behind the wheel of his boss's van nearly four times over the drink drive limit has been given a community sentence. Kevin Davison, 48, of Carshalton, was in a van that had been found crashed into two parked cars in Titchfield
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Police hunt 'brazen' sex attacker
Police are hunting a “brazen attacker” who tricked his way into a home before sexually assaulting a woman. An e-fit image of the man has been released following the assault which happened at about 2pm on Thursday, May 24, at a residential address
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Search for missing Tia Sharp enters fifth day
5:16pm About 60 officers have begun a search of woodland a short distance from where Tia Sharp was last seen. The officers are using scythes to cut the undergrowth in Birch Wood as they hunt for clues to the 12-year-old's
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Funfair draws children to Streatham Common
Children and parents flocked to the funfair on Streatham Common at the weekend. Benson’s Family Funfair set up rides and other attractions between July 27 and August 5. Sophie Fitzgerald, six, and Louis Fitzgerald,13, were some of the children
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Dementia sufferer tricked out of £140
An elderly man who suffers from dementia was tricked out of £140. The pensioner received a knock at the door from a man on Tuesday, July 31, between 3-3.30pm. The caller told the man who lives in Hawthorn Road, Sutton, that he had made an appointment
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Wimbledon rower brings home Olympic gold
A former Wimbledon Guardian paper girl has been welcomed home after rowing her way to an Olympic gold medal last week. Sophie Hosking, 26, from Wimbledon, competed in the women’s double lightweight sculls with partner Kat Copeland taking gold,
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Surbiton filter bed developer brings in eco-consultants
A property developer that plans to build floating homes on the Surbiton filter beds site has brought in conservation consultants to try to win over objectors. The consultancy arm of the Wildfowl and Wetland Trust (WTT) has been enlisted as Hydro
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Market gets off to flying start
Shoppers braved the damp weather to turn out on Sunday to visit Herne Hill Market. The market, which started last month and is located just outside the station, had a variety of stalls as well as goats and sheep for children to pet. Food on
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London 2012 Olympics live coverage: Day 11
8:25pm More from our man at the hockey, Tim Ashton: "There was a party atmosphere inside the Riverbank Arena at half-time with a 1-0 lead for Team GB. The goal was a long time in coming but Ashley Jackson popped up
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Fundraising at Carshalton College
Carshalton College has raised over £2,000 for various charities in the past academic year. Students and staff from all courses and departments have been involved in a variety of activities to donate money to national charities. The College hosted
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Lady Edridge Grammer School 70yr Re-union
On 22 September 2012, we have arranged a re-union dinner at the Seldson Park Hotel for girls who left Lady Edridge between 1959 and 1961 and who will be 70 years old during 2012/13. We are still trying to contact the following girls:- Valerie Billiness
