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Kid's plays put on to inspire new generation
Short plays written by children for children were showcased by professional actors at a Battersea Primary School. Actors from the Royal Court Theatre performed at Heathbrook Primary School on June 16 as part of a free tour of the country encouraging
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Open Day to be held into Syrian Crisis
Government officials are hosting an oopen day inviting people to find out how the UK is helping in Syria. Now in its fourth year, the Syrian crisis has impacted on millions, and with hostilities showing no signs of letting up problems mount in
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She may only be seven years old, but watch out for the ice queen
The father of a seven-year-old ice skating prodigy says his daughter decided she would one day grace the Winter Olympics after watching it on television. Alexandra Snowdon first pulled on a pair of ice skates aged just three years old, and such
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Prepare to Get Active in Wandsworth
Wandsworth is setting up for its fifth annual Get Active Day Festival as the event continues to try and motivate and promote fitness across the borough. Launched in 2010 in the build-up to the London Olympics, the festival has gone from strength
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Recipe: Naan bread pizza with Sweetfire beetroot
Naan bread pizza with Sweetfire beetroot, parsley, capers, pepperoni & mozzarella Serves: 2 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10-12 minutes You’ll need: 2 plain naan bread 2 tsbp chopped flatleaf parsley 1 tbsp capers
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Woodstock pub in North Cheam could become Asda supermarket
A thriving pub could be converted into an Asda supermarket. Asda has revealed plans to open a mini-supermarket on the site of the Woodstock pub at the junction of Stonecot Hill and Sutton Common Road. If approved by the council and the development
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Epsom's fire engine to move to Banstead this summer
One of Epsom’s two fire engines is set to be moved to Banstead police station this summer. The Fire Brigade Union (FBU) has proposed that the vehicle and its firefighters could then be moved to a new site in a few years time where it would be collocated
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College student's painting shortlisted for top exhibition
A Carshalton College student has had his work shortlisted to appear in a Royal Academy of Arts exhibition. The academy received over 2,100 submissions from schools and colleges. 36 works were chosen to appear and 70 were shortlisted. 22
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Prosecutions, covert and fly-tipping 'action squads' part of new council crackdown
A bolstered arsenal featuring tougher fines, prosecutions, hidden cameras and a new fleet of rubbish removal trucks has been unveiled after the council launched a crackdown on fly-tipping and filth. Greater emphasis on prosecution, a dedicated
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Peace walk raises more than £220,000 for UK charities
Muslims from across Britain raised more than £220,000 for 40 charities during a weekend walk for peace. More than 1,600 members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community (AMC) descended on the Baitul Futuh Mosque in Morden to set off for a five mile charity
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Croydon building projects nominated for architectural awards
Five Croydon building projects are in the running for a series of top architectural awards. They are part of 140 submissions across 15 categories for the New London Awards 2014. Pegasus Academy Trust in Thornton Heath is shortlisted in the
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Cancer Research UK needs more Croydon women to sign up for Race for Life
Croydon is lagging behind other areas in terms of women signing up for Race for Life events, leading Cancer Research UK to issue an appeal for runners. The cancer charity needs more women to sign up for the Croydon Race for Life, which takes place
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Bike Basics!
Warren Mead Junior School in Banstead is already one of the few schools who have been awarded Gold Bike It status. They provide many cycling events throughout the year. Sandra Cunningham, Head teacher mentioned just a few of their annual events, “Our
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More than 300 attend funeral of Kingston legend Anthony Vassell
Friends and family of a popular ‘Kingston legend’ paid their final respects at a funeral ceremony last week. Churchgoer and father-of-one Anthony Vassell died at West Brompton Hospital aged 46 following heart problems earlier this month.
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Burhill Golf Club entertains with first music festival
The sounds of Elvis and American motown will come to Hersham this summer as Burhill Golf Club hosts its first musical festival. Two open air picnic concerts will take place at the golf club, with the UK’s number one Elvis tribute, Suspiciously
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Wonders of the world uncovered at Elmbridge Museum
Forget the Seven Wonders of the World - there are delights on your doorstep waiting to be discovered. Budding detectives, passionate historians and clue collecting whizzkids are invited to embark on a mission with the team at Elmbridge Museum.
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Man admits dealing cocaine after raid on Walton home
A Surbiton man has pleaded guilty to supplying class A and class B drugs after police raided a home in Walton. Marcus Heggarty, 23, of Antelope Walk, was arrested after police executed a warrant at an address in Hepworth Way on June 16 and found