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Police release CCTV images in hunt for betting shop robbers
Detectives have released CCTV images of two men after robbers threatened to shoot a betting shop worker. Police have issued the images in the hope someone will recognise the men who were captured on cameras inside the betting shop in Ewell which
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Roadworks to finally end after months of frustration in Epsom
After two months of frustrating delays, roadworks on one of the areas main roads are due to end tonight. Since July 4 there have been roadworks on College Road as a new water main is installed at Epsom College. Residents and commuters using
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Review: Beacons festival basks in Skipton sun
Being buried in the North Yorkshire Dales would traditionally be a terrifying experience, but for three days last week, the shallow musical grave that was Heslaker farm was brimming with the sounds of the zeitgeist. Beacons has become a very slick
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Unbeaten Tanners yet to hit top gear, says boss Brady
Leatherhead boss Richard Brady is sitting on an unbeaten start to the Ryman Division One South season, and back-to-back wins, but he said the team is nowhere near top gear yet. Goals from Tom Bradbrook and Mohamed Eisa did for Redhill in a 2-1
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Fun day for special athletes as the spirit of London 2012 lives on
The spirit of London 2012 came to Sutton on Tuesday with the CMG athletics championships. More than 200 competitors with learning disabilities descended on the David Weir leisure centre in Cheam Road from all corners of the country. They competed
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Crystal Palace enter the international arena on four fronts
Crystal Palace skipper Mile Jedinak will have a crack at the Brazilians after being named in Australia’s 22-man squad to take on the men in yellow and blue. Socceroos boss Holger Osieck has given the 29-year-old midfielder the opportunity to earn
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Dustcart catches fire in Epsom
Two firefighters in breathing apparatus tackled a blaze in a dustcart this morning. Epsom fire engines were called to the burning dustcart in Kiln Lane, Epsom, at 6.30am. Firefighters said it took about 45 minutes to deal with the fire in which
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Investigation launched to determine if Legionnaires' disease source is in Croydon
Detailed histories of the recent movements of three patients being treated for Legionnaires' disease are being explored to determine if the source of infection is in Croydon. The patients are being treated at Croydon University Hospital and
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'We must take action in Syria' - Kingston and Surbiton MP Edward Davey
Kingston and Surbiton MP Edward Davey has backed calls for military action in Syria, saying he is in “no doubt” Bashar al-Assad’s regime used chemical weapons to kill civilians. MPs have been recalled from their summer break to
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Pick up racquet to beat badminton world record in Epsom
A badminton club chairman is calling on people to pick up their racquets and help break a world record for the longest rally. Oliver Creasey from the Ebbisham Sports Club in Epsom, said the attempt was the perfect opportunity for people to take
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Four short plays set to be performed at the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts
A production featuring four short plays showcasing new and original writing takes place at Wandsworth’s Academy of Live and Recorded Arts (Alra). 4Shortened features the plays Milf, Here’s Looking Sideways, The Writer and the OAP and Own Goal and
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Graveyard search for Lee Boxell leads to wanted man's arrest
Murder police excavating St Dunstans graveyard in the search for missing Lee Boxell helped catch a wanted man. Dozens of police are currently in Cheam looking for clues as to the whereabouts of the 15-year-old who went missing in 1988, but when
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Toe-sucking sex offender begs judge: 'Don't let my wife find out'
A sex offender who sucked a woman’s toes in a London park begged a judge to let him undergo counselling in a bid to stop his wife finding out about his perverted behaviour. Graeme Kirsten, 52, of Rembrandt Court, Epsom, performed a sex act
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Brave baby Carina Marcangelo dies four months after heart transplant
A baby girl, who was the youngest heart patient in Britain to have a mini-defibrillator fitted before her heart transplant, has died aged 17 months. Carina Marcangelo, who lived with her parents and sister in Esher, had an ICD fitted after a diagnosis
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Brown puts pen to paper on a new deal at Harlequins
Harlequins and England international full back Mike Brown has put pen to paper on a deal to stay at the Stoop until the end of the 2015/16 season. Brown, a Harlequins Academy graduate, made his first team debut in 2005, and has gone on to make
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Police chase 'moped thief' through Kingston and Teddington
Sleeping residents were woken by police chasing a suspected moped thief through their quiet street in the early hours. Officers from Kingston were called to assist in the pursuit of a suspected stolen moped from Teddington, shortly after midnight
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Robson overcomes troublesome wrist injury to reach the third round of the US Open
Laura Robson needed painkillers and a medical time-out, but the Wimbledon teenager still beat Caroline Garcia of France to reach the third round of the US Open. The 19-year-old has been suffering with a wrist injury, but is confident ahead of Friday's
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Sutton Council sent out bailiffs more than 250 times last year
Bailiffs were sent to homes and businesses on behalf of Sutton Council more than 250 times last year. Debt charities have called on councils to do more to avoid using bailiffs but the council said it only uses enforcement as a last resort and that
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Bright lights for band in TV deal
A rock band hope to taste success by signing a TV deal with celebrity chef Jamie Oliver. Brightlight City, who are regular performers at Croydon’s Scream Lounge, came second in talent competition Jamie Oliver’s Summer Jam competition
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Neighbours come to Beddington woman's rescue after microwave mistake
A mistake with a microwave led to firefighters being called out to rescue an elderly Beddington Gardens woman from her flat. The 87 year old woman put a heating pad into the microwave in her Runnymede Court flat but set the timer for 20 minutes
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UPDATE: 37-year-old man killed by train at South Croydon station
The person killed by a train at South Croydon station yesterday is thought to be a local 37-year-old man. The man was pronounced dead at the scene after being struck by a train travelling through the station at 5.10pm. British Transport Police
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Carberry’s time must be now says former England international
Marcus Trescothick has warned England they could risk losing Michael Carberry to the Indian Premier League if nothing comes of his latest call-up. Croydon-born Carberry has just the solitary appearance for England, but the 32-year-old’s splendid
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Huge fire burns through Clapham loft conversion
A huge fire tore through the attic of a house and burned off half of the roof. Firefighters were called to the blaze in Culmstock Road, Clapham, at just before 1.15pm yesterday. Four fire engines from Clapham, Tooting, Brixton and Wandsworth
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Boris Johnson has lost my vote by approving South London incinerator
Open letter to Boris Johnson, Mayor of London I am very sorry to say that you have lost my vote and trust forever. You cowardly left the final decision to someone else for the Beddington Lane incinerator while you were on holiday - that's the
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Awcock turns from community officer to London Welsh full back
Not too many community development officers get to line out with the club’s first-team, but Alan Awcock has been doing just that at London Welsh. Awcock has featured in both of the Exiles’ pre-season friendlies, against Chinnor and the Scarlets
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Life in the Old Ruts yet, two plate wins in a week for new coaching staff
Old Rutlishians RFC of Surrey Two have appointed Gary Douch as head coach. He will be assisted by former players Darren Ramen and Sam Keohane as backs and forwards coach respectively. On August 17, Old Ruts took a senior squad to the SW pre-season
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Ardley's plan to stick together reaps the rewards for AFC Wimbledon against Scunthorpe
Neal Ardley used all his managerial nous at half-time on Saturday to turn a 2-0 deficit into a morale-boosting 3-2 triumph. Half-way through the League Two clash with Scunthorpe United at the Cherry Red Records stadium, the AFC Wimbledon boss walked
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VIDEO: Director of BSBV healthcare review answers your questions
A director of a healthcare review proposing frontline closures at Epsom Hospital and St Helier Hospital answered reader’s questions during a filmed interview. Dr Marilyn Plant from the Better Services Better Value (BSBV) healthcare review covered
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'World's global bank' says sorry to Muslims after giving them wine during Ramadan
A devout Muslim family is furious after receiving a hamper of wine and champagne jam during Ramadan as a grovelling gift by their bank. HSBC, which advertises itself as being sensitive to cultural differences around the world, sent Waqar Basit
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Obituary: Former poppy appeal fundraiser for more than 50 years
A dedicated poppy collector who survived the war as a soldier without a scratch has died. Former army man Tom Kelley collected donations for the Maldens and Coombe Royal British Legion branch for more than 50 years come rain or shine. He died
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Gang tie up Co-op workers in Croydon two weeks after raid in Stoneleigh
A masked gang have tied up Co-op workers in Croydon just two weeks after the same supermarket chain was targeted in Stoneleigh. Three men in dark coloured masks or balaclavas entered a Co-op in Godstone Road, Kenley, as staff began to open the
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Operation waiting list grows at St George's Hospital Trust amid A&E closure plans
Almost 25,000 patients are waiting for treatment across the Wandsworth's hospitals and health centres. Figures revealed by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) show the number of people waiting for treatment at St George's Healthcare NHS Trust in
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Janelle Duncan-Bailey murder trial: Accused 'wept over dead body', court hears
The girlfriend of a dad-of-three accused of murdering the mother of his child has recalled the panic-stricken phonecall he made moments after the alleged crime. Karyna Ofei yesterday told the Old Bailey Jerome McDonald rang her weeping over the
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GCSE Results 2013: Epsom's schools outperform national figures
Schools in Epsom and surrounding areas outperformed the national GCSE figures this year, despite a second drop in the proportion of students awarded top grades nationally. While 68 per cent of the grades awarded nationally were at A*-C, schools
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PICTURES: Family fun at Deen City Farm summer fair
Families enjoyed some fun at the farm this weekend as Deen City farm in Merton Abbey Mills hosted its annual summer fair on Saturday. Among the attractions were a bouncy castle, barbecue, live music, mini farm and pony rides. Carly Dicicco
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Patients' views sought ahead of Croydon University Hospital inspection
Patients' views are being sought on the care provided at Croydon University Hospital ahead of its inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) next month. The formal inspection of the hospital in London Road, will begin on Tuesday, September
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Free dog microchipping in Wallington this weekend
Dog owners can get their pets microchipped for free in Wallington this weekend. Police will be offering the service, which usually costs between £20 and £30, in conjunction with the Dogs Trust. The microchipping will be carried out between
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Nine-year-old cousins become youngest formation wingwalkers
A pair of nine-year-old cousins have become the world's youngest formation wingwalkers. Rose Powell, of Wandsworth, and Flame Brewer, of Kensal Rise, took on the challenge to raise money for their friend Eli Crossley, aged six, who suffers from
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Residents move into new Royal Star and Garter home in Surbiton
Ex-servicemembers moved into a new home in Surbiton. The Royal Star and Garter home in Upper Brighton Road opened last weekend with space for 63 residents. They moved after the Richmond Hill home closed. Residents were given the chance
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Seminar for landlords looking to enter council benefits market
A social enterprise that offers guaranteed rent to private landlords of housing benefit tenants across Surrey is hosting a free seminar in Cobham. The seminar is aimed to help property owners get to grips with the changing welfare landscape.
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Farmers market in Epsom promises truly local food
Make the most of the last weekend of the summer, by popping down to the Surrey Farmers Market and snuffling-up some tasty, local food. The market in the Market Place, Epsom, on Sunday promises all its fruit and veg is sourced within a 30 mile radius
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Fire open day exposes the dangers of blazes
Get the chance to see what happens when a cup of water is poured on to hot oil and how the fire service cut people free from crashed cars at this year’s Walton fire station open day. The event on September 5 will feature a demonstration in the
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Smack Family Robinson director Richard Wilson returns to Rose Theatre
Actor and director Richard Wilson will make a triumphant return to the Rose Theatre next month, for the first time since directing smash hit play Smack Family Robinson. The start of One Foot in the Grave and Merlin will be in conversation with
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Teens give special needs adults in Wimbledon a lesson in sport
A dozen young people volunteered to give sporting lessons to adults with learning difficulties at the All Saints Centre in Wimbledon on Tuesday. The teens were taking part in the National Citizens Service, a government funded scheme to bring young
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Arts and crafts society exhibition and demonstrations return
The Oxshott Art and Crafts Society will return to Denbies Wine Estate Gallery this month. There will be a wide variety of art and craft work, and even the chance to shop, at the event where visitors can view paintings, photographs, art glass, ceramics
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Garden at Worcester Park Library
"Friends" of Worcester Park Library are still working to increase community space at the library by creating a garden. We have recieved a £5,000 grant and have applied for a £20,000 grant from the Mayor's Office. We hope to hear if we have been successful