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The House of Payne - Wee-gate at the Oval looks set to dry up and come up smelling of roses
Thank goodness cricket’s wee-gate doesn’t look like a story that’s going to run. England’s players apologised to Surrey CCC on Wednesday for taking their celebrations on The Oval pitch too far after securing the Ashes on Sunday. They will be
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Fast track to femininity with the ladylike look
Grab your handkerchief and heels. Lisa Haynes reveals how to work your womanly charms with the ladylike look. Tomboys take cover - fashion is embracing all things feminine with the ladylike trend. Perfect for transition season, womanly styling
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Wimbledon people have their say after MP defends failed Syria vote
MP for Wimbledon, Stephen Hammond, has voted in favour of authorising UK military action against Syria. The Government’s motion, over potential intervention in the civil war-torn country, was defeated 285-272 on Thursday night. David Cameron
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Battersea Dogs and Cats Home launch blanket appeal for dog bedroom
A giant bedroom is being built for dogs to rest in during Battersea Dogs & Cats Home's annual reunion. The rescue centre is appealing to the public for dog blankets to deck out the room, which will be set up in the middle of Battersea Park.
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Shirley Windmill open for tours
One of the last windmills to be built in the UK will throw open its doors on Sunday. Shirley Windmill, one of only four windmills open to the public in the Greater London area, was built in 1854 to replace an earlier timber post mill that had burnt
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Diamond day for Epsom's 'Barbie and Ken'
A couple who have been together since meeting as teenagers playing tennis and attending church in their small village are celebrating 60 years of marriage. Ken and Barbara Shute, 83, and 84, of Rutherwyke Close, Stoneleigh, are marking the milestone
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Brand new doctor's surgery planned for Sutton
A new, state-of-the-art medical centre could be built in Sutton. Property developer Assura Group plans to relocate two local GP surgeries and replace them with a modern centre featuring a pharmacy on the site of the old Henderson Hospital in Homeland
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Badger to run across Common in AFC Wimbledon mascot race
Bertie Badger will be running across Wimbledon Common next month to raise money for St John Ambulance and promote first aid awareness. The larger than life badger will be taking part in the AFC Wimbledon Charity Mascot Race at the common on Sunday
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Tooting charity shop to reopen
A charity shop will re-open today, sporting a new electrical goods section. The Octavia Foundation store in Tooting High street will be offering refreshments, free balloon modelling classes and special offers at the re-opening between noon and
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In Rhys we trust, says AFC Wimbledon boss Ardley
AFC Wimbledon host Fleetwood this weekend with Rhys Weston likely to continue his role in central defence in the continued absence of Alan Bennett and Will Antwi. Ardley maintains his faith in Weston, despite the 32-year-old having a tough game
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Family photo of musicians and bands to launch CroxJam festival
A ‘family photo’ of scores of Croydon’s best bands and musicians is being organised to launch Croydon’s second annual CROxjam Music Festival. Everyone booked to play at the event has been invited to gather with their instruments
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Parachute jump says thanks to St Peter's
A grateful daughter has raised £5,000 for the hospital that saved her mother’s life. Natalie Bowden organised a family fun day and parachuted from 12,000ft to raise the cash for the vascular team at St Peter’s Hospital in Chertsey, as a thank you
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Simpsons and Spinal Tap star Harry Shearer: 'I never know what voice people are going to come up to me with'
If you find yourself in Richmond Park next week, keep an eye out for Hollywood actor, writer and voice over extraordinaire Harry Shearer. For Shearer - perhaps best known as the voice of Simpsons characters Mr Burns, Smithers and Ned Flanders,
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Tuck into grasshoppers at pop-up Mexican kitchen
Brave diners can tuck into grasshoppers at a Mexican pop up supper club. Santo Remedio will be setting up in Tooting Market for two days only to celebrate Mexican Independence Day. Participants can enjoy a dinner or brunch, served in the unique
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Interview: TV psychic Sally Morgan looks forward to Wimbledon show
TV psychic Sally Morgan is coming to Wimbledon for one night. Francisco Diaz caught up with her ahead of the show. Francisco Diaz: What sparked your interest in becoming a psychic? Sally Morgan: It was never something that I chose to do
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Workhorses, sheep and medieval battle training at Banstead Countryside Day
Giant workhorses and a sheep dog herding geese are just two of the attractions at a countryside day in September. Children can try on medieval helmets, train for battle and learn about weapons such as longbows at the family event in Banstead Woods
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Industrial chic: Wanda reviews Tota and The Manor in Tooting
The aptly named Tota, meaning people of Tooting, opened at the beginning of 2013 joining a host of new cafes along Upper Tooting Road close to Tooting Broadway station. The interior of the restaurant is industrial-chic, with metal chairs, exposed
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Wimbledon Park Co-op launches charity appeal with 'beach party'
A supermarket in Wimbledon launched its charity appeal with a tropical beach party on Friday. Staff at the Co-Operative Food in Arthur Road donned their sun hats and shades to mark the start of their fundraising year. The supermarket chain
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Dementia support groups invited to bid for share of £50k
Groups supporting people with dementia can bid for a share of a £50,000 pot being made available by GPs and Surrey County Council. The Dementia-Friendly Surrey Innovation Fund is designed to help sufferers and their carers. The number of pensioners
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Jazz outfit Nine Below Zero to play Kingsmeadow
A blues band that attempted to crack the punk rock scene in the booming 1970s before making their mark in R&B will be playing at Kingsmeadow Live next month. Jazz outfit Nine Below Zero who take inspiration from Chicago Blues will be taking
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Animal visit for Tupwood Gate Nursing Home residents
Residents at a nursing home in Caterham were treated to some special visitors on Tuesday. Tupwood Gate Nursing Home hosted animal handling workshop ZooLab, and residents met a corn snake, a rat and a millipede. The workshops are held after
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Sutton and Carshalton benefits cheats caught
Two benefits cheats who swindled more than £16,000 from the taxpayer have been spared jail. Anthony Gladwin of Gassiot Way, Sutton, and Angela Bryant, of Stavordale Road, Carshalton, both cheated their way to benefits they were not owed. Gladwin