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Review of Night Moves
Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Dakota Fanning, Peter Sarsgaard Director: Kelly Reichardt How far would you go to display your principles and show how much you really care about saving the planet? Three acquaintances Harmon (Peter Sarsgaard
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Developers begin demolition around South Norwood garage - without planning permission
A developer has been accused of "taking the law into its own hands" by demolishing buildings around a popular garage despite not having planning permission. Greathall Ltd has begun to tear down parts of the site in South Norwood on which it plans
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"Blood, sweat and tears" - Ancient market finally opened but does it have the wow factor?
Kingston's Ancient Market Place officially reopened today after a £3m revamp. The troubles of the past year - which has seen the scheme run over time and over budget - seemed to be forgotten as the historic site was packed with shoppers, stalls
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MP receives hundreds of complaints every year about housing association's poor maintenance
A housing association responsible for the maintenance of 9,000 homes has come under fire following hundreds of complaints from residents about its service. Circle Housing Merton Priory (CHMP) won a bid to take over Merton Council's housing stock
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PICTURE: Lavender Fields
Thank you to Sarah Spencer for sending in this lovely photo of her two daughters, Maya and Isla, enjoying a warm evening at the Lavender Fields.
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VIDEO: International Film Festival rolls into town
More than 200 films are being submitted from countries all over the world as they prepare to take part in the seventh annual Wimbledon International Short Film Festival. Films are being submitted from as far as the US and Australia to as near as
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Thousands to descend as Aerosmith and Stevie Wonder come to Clapham
Thousands of festival goers are preparing to descend on Clapham Common, as the popular public space plays host to the first ever Clapham Calling festival. Boasting headliners such as rockers Aerosmith, and superstar Stevie Wonder, the event is
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Hit-and-run driver admits crash which left man with life threatening injuries
A hit-and-run driver responsible for a crash which left a pedestrian fighting for his life in hospital has admitted his crime. Jerone Lindo, of Leafy Way, Croydon, pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving at Croydon Magistrates
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Children are asking residents to sponsor fake football tournament
Children claiming they are raising money for a fictitious football tournament have been knocking on doors begging for sponsorship. Battersea residents have reported being approached by two young boys claiming they are from Battersea Lions football
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VIDEO: Children country dance at New Malden school fair
Country dancing and a game of beat-the-goalie were just some of the things happening at this year’s Burlington school fair at the weekend. Children also enjoyed face painting and a whole host of Korean and Asian food stalls at the New Malden school
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Man who dropped knife after running from crime scene jailed for six months
A man who dropped his knife after smashing a living window has been jailed. Keith Frew from Carshalton was tracked down by police who carried out forensic analysis on the weapon. At 9:10pm on Saturday, May 10, Frew lobbed a stone through the
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New Malden second-most 'treacherous' area in the UK for tonight's England game
England may have crashed out of the World Cup, but millions will be cheering them on against Costa Rica tonight nonetheless. In most places, that is, apart from New Malden - ranked the second-most "treacherous" place in the UK where fans are likely
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British Transport Police release CCTV image after man is left with broken rib
A man was left with a broken rib and head injuries after being set upon in an unprovoked attack at New Malden station. British Transport Police have released a CCTV image of a group of people they would like to speak to in connection to the violent
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16-year-old boy taken to hospital with stab wounds
A 16-year-old boy was taken to hospital with stab wounds yesterday evening. London Ambulance Service was called to Aurelia Road, Croydon just after 5.30pm and took the teenager to hospital as a priority. Pollards Hill residents have reported
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Missing Merseyside man found
Missing Merseyside man Trevor Haskayne has been found in London, police have said. Merseyside Police have confirmed Mr Haskayne, 75, was found "in the London area" earlier today after last being seen at home in Meols on Saturday.
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Paralysed rugby player learning to move again after life-changing accident
A rugby player who broke his neck in a match is learning to move again after he was paralysed on the pitch. Jack Fishwick, a 26-year-old second rower for Wimbledon RFC, said he knew it was serious when he could not feel any pain as he was airlifted
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Schoolboy, 7, launches mobile app in aid of children's hospital
A schoolboy is following in the steps of millionaire Wimbledon whizz kid Nick D’Aloisio by launching his own mobile phone app – aged just seven. Dhyan Ruparel, from Tooting Bec, launched his app idea, Greedy Ladder, to be used on iPad and iPhone
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Ex-Brit School pupil is 'one to watch' in fashion world
After treading the boards in West End shows an ex-Brit School pupil is sending models down the catwalk in his new role as a fashion designer. As a dancer Daniel Pascal Tanner’s credits included Phantom of the Opera, We Will Rock You, Chitty Chitty
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Tennis fever comes to Wimbledon town centre with launch of free outdoor screen
Wimbledon Broadway got into the tennis spirit with the launch of an open air screen yesterday. Up to 60 invited guests turned out to see the first day of Love Wimbledon’s initiative to bring tennis fever to the town centre. The piazza is playing
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70 kids could miss out on reception places in Surbiton, councillors told
Up to 70 four- and five-year-olds could miss out on reception places if two Surbiton schools are not expanded. A report to councillors ahead of a vote next week says if they do not approve expansion of Maple Infants' School and St Andrew's and
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Welsh sign ex-Quin Molenaar
London Welsh head coach Justion Burnell reckons the signature of former Harlequins centre Trim Molenaar is a key part of his side's top flight survival plan. The 33-year-old former Northampton Saint impressed in 19 appearances for the Stoop outfit
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Kingston Council locks up its sites after two traveller groups pitch up on private property
Kingston Council has been put on alert and is securing all of its open spaces after two traveller groups pitched up on private property over the weekend. Two caravans were parked on St George's industrial estate off Richmond Road, Kingston.
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Man charged with race attack after Jewish man's skullcap knocked off
A Polish man has been charged with a race attack after a Jewish man’s skullcap was knocked off his head during a music event. Jaroslaw Kwidzinski, 22, of Woodfield Lane, Ashtead, has been charged with religiously and racially aggravated common
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Cyclist, 84, demands answers after pothole crash
A "mystified" 84-year-old who was thrown from his bike after hitting a pothole is back home after spending four days in hospital with serious injuries. Don Butcher, of Burgh Heath Road, Epsom, was taken to St George's hospital, in Tooting, last
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'Budding psychopath' jailed for murder of Fico Dougan
A "budding psychopath" who knifed to death a popular teenager just six minutes after meeting him has been jailed indefinitely. Uriah Gardner, 17, of Mitcham, will spend a minimum of 14 years behind bars for the brutal and unprovoked murder of Fico
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Fire service in Merton set for a new borough commander
Merton's fire brigade is set to welcome a new borough commander. Neil Withers, 51, will take on his first borough command after spending 10 years as a training and curriculum manager for the London Fire Brigade. He replaces Rick Ogden, 33,
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Horticultural Society Boasts Three Generations of Keen Competitors
Thomas and Jessica Shrimpton’s interest in gardening started at St Dunstan’s Primary School’s Environment Club, but their enthusiasm was cemented when they began competiting in Cheam and Cuddington Horicultural Society’s annual shows. Their grandmother
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Royal Automobile Club unveils multi-million pound development plan
The Royal Automobile Club has unveiled a multi-million pound plan for a motor heritage wing, spa, golf driving range and children’s swimming pool on greenbelt land near Epsom. The historic members-only club, which played a key role in establishing
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Great-gran slipped on hairnet before being trapped in bannister overnight, coroner hears
A great-grandmother may have slipped and fell on a hairnet on the stairs of her home, a coroner heard. Maria Middleton, 87, was rushed to St George’s Hospital after being freed by firefighters at her home in Hillcross Avenue, Morden, after she
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Council backlog continues to delay house moves for people in Sutton
People trying to move house in the borough are still facing lengthy delays due to problems in a council department. Estate agents have reported people's house moves being held up for up to nine weeks due to delays processing land searches.
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Wimbledon 2014 blog: Andy Murray plays down Labradoodle rescue and Djokovic wins on Centre Court
I joined the hoards of people making their way to the Wimbledon tennis championships without incident yesterday, got my pass swiped and then I was in. I walked a little dazed past Murray Mound, only realising that was it when Centre Court loomed
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PICTURES: Visitors walk in Joanna Lumley’s childhood garden to support hospice
Visitors strolled round Joanna Lumley’s childhood garden in the sun to support a hospice on Sunday. The Absolutely Fabulous sitcom star moved to 91 West Hill Avenue, Epsom, at the age of nine and lived there two years during the 1950s. On Sunday
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Husband murdered wife then stabbed himself through the heart
A man strangled his wife to death before fatally stabbing himself in the heart, a court heard. Described by friends as inseparable, retired couple Douglas Morton, 61, and Gwendoline French, 73, known as Harry and Carol, were found dead in their
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Hazy morning
Haze can hide the view but it can also provide some interesting effects. If you use a zoom lens, perspective becomes distorted and has a "flattening" effect on the final image. The tree lines and the Croydon skyline look much closer together than they
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PICTURES: Italian market set up in heart of Epsom
Shoppers stocked up on cheese, cured meats, pasta and olive oil when an Italian market came to town on Friday. An authentic Italian food market, called Italia in Piazza, stopped off in Epsom's marketplace by the clock tower for the day.
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Kingston 'crime club' Essence loses latest legal bid to reopen
Essence nightclub owner Franco Lumba has failed in his bid to have the decision to revoke his venue’s licence overturned in the High Court. The former Gala Bingo hall owner’s company, FL Trading, was unsuccessful in its attempt to have the decision
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Help find missing Trevor from Meols, thought to be in Kingston
UPDATE: Merseyside Police have confirmed Mr Haskayne, 75, was found "in the London area" earlier today after last being seen at home in Meols on Saturday. Police in Merseyside have appealed for help finding a 75-year-old man missing from the Meols
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Power station to host outdoor cinema
Football fans and movie buffs can enjoy outdoor cinema in the shadow of one of London’s iconic monuments. Films and the Fifa World Cup final will be shown on a 9m screen to up to 250 people in a pop-up park in front of Battersea Power Station,
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PICTURES: Crowds turn out for summer fair
Children tried to beat the goalie, ran with a bungee cord attached to them and jumped on the bouncy castle at a summer fair on Saturday. Epsom Primary School’s fair also featured world cup themed cakes, music, martial arts, face painting and games
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Brace yourself, Gardner is ready to explode in the Queensbury Boxing League
New Addington’s undefeated champion Gareth Gardner has promised fans an explosive performance when he returns to the Queensbury Boxing League ring next month. The 30-year-old will step back up to middleweight to challenge newly crowned British
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Pimms, barbecues and donkey rides at this year's summer fayre
Inspired by the traditional English summer fete, a church fayre on Clapham Common attracted hundreds of families over the weekend. The Common Fayre, deemed a "roaring success" by organisers, was hosted by Clapham’s Holy Trinity church on Saturday
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Kingston warned not 'to rest on laurels' as businesses and developers gather to map out future of town
New plans to revamp Kingston town centre could be announced at a conference where planners and business leaders will map out the town's future development. About 150 delegates will descend on the Rose Theatre today for the Kingston Futures conference
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Sunshine and moderation guide Esher couple to 70th wedding anniversary
An Esher couple have credited the sunshine and a Mediterranean diet for their successful 70 year marriage. Eric and Lilian Carter celebrated their platinum wedding anniversary on Tuesday, June 24 and were treated to a surprise party by their family
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Businesses bolster charity coffers
Two charities which help people in the borough were given a boost of £250 by the Brooklands business community initiative. Woking and Sam Beare Hospices and the Eikon Charity were presented with cheques at a Business at Brooklands meeting held
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Sri Lanka Test match treat for cricket fan
An 11-year-old girl from Walton has the experience of a lifetime as she joined Alistair Cook and the England cricket team for their Test match against Sri Lanka at Lords. Cricket fan Maisie Bristow, who plays for Ashley Church of England Primary
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Families enjoy fun-filled activity day at Honeywood Museum
Families visited Honeywood Museum in Carshalton for a fun-packed day of arts and crafts. Those who attended also enjoyed demonstrations and artist workshops. The family activities day took place on Saturday, June 14th. Children had
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PICTURES: Sutton schoolgirl who beat cancer picks up Little Star Award
A young girl who was diagnosed with cancer at 3-years-old is celebrating after winning a Little Star Award. Zara Chowdhry, 7, collected the prize at a special event organised by Cancer Research UK. Zara, who goes to Avenue Primary School in
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Catwalk show in Sutton showcases work of Pakistani-based designers
A catwalk fashion show in Sutton gave people the chance to see designs from top Lahore designers. The event showcased the work of Maria Khan and Amna Nabeel who are based in Pakistan. It took place from 3pm to 6pm at the Holiday Inn in Sutton
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Tom Brake backs Prostate Cancer UK
Carshalton and Wallington MP Tom Brake is supporting a campaign to tackle prostate cancer. Mr Brake is getting behind a drive from Prostate Cancer UK to end injustices faced by men grappling with the illness. They argue there is a postcode