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Teen murdered following house party
A teenager has been found stabbed to death in a stairwell in the early hours of this morning. The 16-year-old was found at about 1.30am at a block of flats, Albion House, Neville Gill Close, Wandsworth. It is believed the victim had been at
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Surrey soars to second at South East counties
On Saturday 9th February, Surrey U18 competed at the South East water polo competition. They managed to secure a first win over Kent (7-5) with goal scorers: Matthew Brooks (2), Kevin Girard (3), Thomas Andrews (1) and Joshua Hampson (1). However,
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Bees bow out of FA Cup
Brentford's FA Cup run came to an end following a 4-0 defeat to Chelsea in this FA cup replay at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. The Bees had held their own during the first half against the European champions, but unlike in the original tie at Griffin
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Epsom's Helps is on hand to lead London regional water polo team to national glory
Epsom District Swimming Club member Matthew Helps has been causing a splash as the captain of the London Regional water polo team. The 14-year-old, who is one of the youngest players to score in the senior British National Water Polo league, skippered
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Fun half-term activities on offer at Centrale
A range of fun activities are on offer at Centrale during half-term. All events are free of charge and activities include storytelling sessions, theatre, sing-a-longs and magicians. The 40 minute sessions will take place between Monday February
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Table tennis double whammy for Joubelly and Ho
Sutton has two reasons to be cheerful on the table tennis table after a double win at the London regional finals of the Jack Petchey Foundation School Championships. Isabelle Joubelly, 12, from Wallington High School for Girls won the U13 singles
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Snakes and lanterns mark Chinese New Year at care home
A care home Chinese New Year last week with colourful snakes and lanterns. The residents of Greenacres in the Horseshoe, Banstead, which provides long-term care for elderly people, some of whom have physical or learning difficulties, decorated
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Shakespeare festival winner
A schoolgirl from Cobham was one of three girls to win a national competition for the Shakespeare for Schools Festival. Annie Lewis, 11, who attends Notre Dame Prep School, does weekly classes at Step on Stage Academy of Performing Arts and was
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Next wave of 'Hidden Homes' given green light
The council has been given approval to build its next wave of affordable ‘Hidden Homes’. Planning permission has been granted for six new flats in Nightingale Lane which will be offered at low cost rent to people on the council’s housing waiting
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Wing Cueto relishing Kassam reunion with Welsh
Sale Sharks winger Mark Cueto is looking forward to today’s trip to face London Welsh at the Kassam stadium for more reasons than one. The Sharks have played twice at the Kassam in the past 11 years and on each occasion lifted the European
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School to double in size after opening new £5m building
Balloons were released as a primary school officially opened its new building last week. Joseph Hood primary school, in Whatley Avenue, Raynes Park, opened the £4.8m block which will allow the school to double in size – from 210 to 420 children
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Mum's the Word with Angellica Bell: A new bundle of joy
I’m writing my column on St Valentine’s Day, which is quite appropriate as it was announced last week on The One Show that I’m expecting another bundle of joy! Yes, the Underwood family is growing (me in particular) and there’ll be a brother or
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Epsom badminton star Bland loses out in the battle of the wits
By Barrie White Epsom’s Georgina Bland admits she lost a battle of wits at the English National Badminton Championships as she matched her women’s singles seeding of eighth in Manchester. Bland strolled into the quarter-finals at the National
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Artist going solo for the first time
An artist from Weybridge will be holding her first solo art exhibition in Walton, and will make a donation to Macmillan Cancer Support. Jane Atherhold paints a wide range of subjects, and enjoys landscape scenes the most. Drawing inspiration from
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Disabled children get ticket to ride
Disabled children will get a ticket to ride thanks to a new scheme by charity Meru and The Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People (QEF). They are supplying Bugzies, a type of powered wheelchair for children aged one to six, on loan free
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Huge waiting list for allotments
There are 'allot' of green-fingered people hoping to get their own patch of land in the borough. More than 800 people are on the waiting list for an allotment in Sutton, a Freedom of Information request has revealed. The 865 people are on one
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Secret Curmudgeon: Did we all enjoy Valentine's Day? No, me neither
So, did we all enjoy Valentine’s Day yesterday? No, me neither. No romantic meal for me I’m afraid. No turning up with a clump of self-penned sonnets in one hand and a heart-shaped chocolate box in t’other, followed by the loving refrain “get that
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Ear comes Easter
An Easter egg hunt and walk with a difference has been launched by Woking and Sam Beare Hospices. The first Hospice Hop will take place on Sunday, March 31 from 10am, and will encourage people to show off their “bunny” side. Donning bunny ears
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I Love Roundshaw
Police and vets were on hand at I Love Roundshaw Week. Residents made the most of free bike marking and dog micro-chipping at Phoenix Centre, Wallington. The initiative was arranged by Beddington South Safer Neighbourhoods Team, who were joined
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Unsung hero: YMCA worker who fights the corner of clients
A YMCA worker from Surbiton has been nominated as an unsung hero. Amanda McWilliams, 29, was a volunteer youth worker on the Sheerwater estate in Woking before her 18th birthday, and got involved with the YMCA after a colleague found a job there
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Police station closure plans cause concerns
Crime prevention groups, and business owners have expressed fears over planned police station closures. Plans released by the Met Police last month are set to create a 75 square mile area covering eight London boroughs across south London without
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Free Wi-Fi for Overground Stations
Commuters will be able to surf the internet whilst waiting for their train thanks to a new London Overground initiative. Passengers will be able to connect to free Wi-Fi on London’s orbital rail network from February 15. Norwood Junction, West
