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WIN a merchandise goody-bag for The Fault in Our Stars
Foker On Film has 5 ‘Money can’t buy’ prizes to give away for The Fault in Our Stars. Including the following: • Ruck-Sack • The book by author John Green • T-Shirt • TFIOS notebook The Fault in Our Stars Starring: Shailene Woodley
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Two arrested after post office robbery
Two people are understood to have been arrested after a post office robbery in Kingston this afternoon. But police are believed to still be searching for robbers around north Kingston. Two people were arrested at about 4.40pm on suspicion of
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Rush hour chaos after tram collides with car
A tram has collided with a car in Croydon town centre, forcing the suspension of services and causing rush hour chaos. Trams have been suspended between Sandilands and East Croydon following the crash at about 4.30pm in Addiscombe Road. One
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UPDATE: 16-year-old stabbed in Mitcham as two teenagers are robbed and girl arrested
Police have confirmed a 16-year-old boy was taken to hospital with stab wounds after a fight broke out on Monday evening. Officers were called to Carisbrooke Road at the junction with South Lodge Avenue in Mitcham at about 5.15pm and found the
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Bridge Banter: Courtois and Cech set for face off
On a recent charity trip to the Ivory Coast Jose Mourinho shut down speculation over the return of one Chelsea’s most exciting loanees, writes Tom Gillespie. The Blues boss confirmed the 6ft 6in Belgian beanpole Thibaut Courtois will be heading
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Demolition in progress
These excavators have been hard at work on a demolition site in Sutton. Occasionally, they throw up big clouds of dust. Naturally, the moment I get the camera and lens ready to catch a dust eruption, it all disperses...
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Kingston Council leader tells developers 'don't be Vikings' at Kingston Futures conference
Developers have been told not to “act like Vikings” as the future of Kingston town centre was discussed at an exclusive business conference this week. Kingston Council leader Kevin Davis delivered the warning at the end of Kingston Futures, held
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Police urge schools to warn pupils away from illegal raves
Police have asked schools across London to warn pupils about illegal raves after the deaths of two teenagers with links to Croydon. Commander Simon Letchford, of the Metropolitan Police, has written to headteachers to help "prevent a further tragedy
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Online paedophile jailed after being caught in the act
A prolific and predatory paedophile who was caught in the act when police carried out an early morning raid on his home has been jailed for five years. Aaron Honey targeted children across the world and got them to send him indecent images of themselves
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Up to £50,000 for improvements after floods wreck community hall floor
Councillors have agreed to spend up to £50,000 after a community hall floor was badly damaged during flooding earlier this year. On Tuesday Epsom Council’s strategy and resources committee approved works to prevent a recurrence and improve the
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Reigate and Banstead come top at Surrey Youth Games
Sporty children and teenagers from Reigate and Banstead came top of the table in the Surrey Youth Games at the weekend. The borough received 91 points while Epsom and Ewell finished seventh with 71 points and Mole Valley came tenth with 57 points
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Fire alarm and signalling problems cause train delays around Wimbledon today
Train services will be disrupted in the Wimbledon area this afternoon after a signalling problem and a fire alarm at London Waterloo. A signalling problem in the Wimbledon area has contributed to ongoing delays for tennis goers and commuters today
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Did junior nurse thwart paedophile Savile?
Did a vigilant junior nurse prevent prolific paedophile Jimmy Savile from gaining access to a children's hospital? A report commissioned by the Department of Health into the actions of the disgraced celebrity at 28 hospitals has revealed today
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Ten-year-old friends raising money for Muscular Dystrophy pal want your support for triathlon
Two 10-year-old boys will swim, cycle and run to raise money for their young friend who suffers from a rare form of Muscular Dystrophy. Max McKinlay and Tom Abbott will begin their triathlon on Sunday with a 200 metre swim at Wimbledon Leisure
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Nick Clegg giving Sutton schools more than £150,000 extra funding for disadvantaged children
Schools are to be given more than £150,000 in extra funding to help them support children from disadvantaged backgrounds. Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has introduced the pupil premium as studies show children from less well-off families often
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Croydon schools to get almost £500,000 extra funding for disadvantaged pupils
Croydon schools are to be given almost half a million pounds in extra funding to help them support children from disadvantaged backgrounds. Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has introduced the pupil premium as studies show children from less well-off
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Teenage drug dealer given two-year detention order for stabbing customer
A teenage drug dealer has been sentenced to two years in detention for stabbing a customer in broad daylight in Epsom High Street. Deighton Wilson, 17, from Thornton Heath, was handed down the detention and training order at Guildford Crown Court
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Dyscover charity members put on arts exhibition
Stroke survivors put on an arts showcase including poetry and a heart-warming choir performance. Dyscover charity members chose to express themselves through different art forms in the I’m still me exhibition put together by those suffering loss
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Pair to stand trial over South Norwood skip murder
A trial date has been set for two people accused of killing an Irish man whose naked body was found dumped in a skip in South Norwood. Mr Hunt, of Holmesdale Road, South Norwood, died in Kings College Hospital about five hours after he was found
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Police hunting Rolex watch thief suspect
This is the face of the man police want to speak to after a Rolex watch was stolen from a jewellers. The watch was stolen from the shop in Surrey Street, Croydon, by two men who went in and asked to look at the timepiece. They returned to the
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New children's centre to be built
A new £475,000 children’s centre will be built on the site of a former one o’clock club. Last year Wandsworth Council voted to close one o’clock clubs across the borough to make way for nursery places the Government said the council must provide
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Burglars steal jewellery from 86-year-old woman
Burglars stole jewellery, cash and a DVD player from an 86-year-old woman in broad daylight. The thieves broke into the victim's home in Spa Hill, Upper Norwood, on Saturday, June 14. The burglary, which police said left the woman "extremely
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Primary school children win dance competition to secure £100,000 energy makeover
Primary school children danced their way to securing a £100,000 energy makeover for their school in a national competition. Beecholme Primary School in Mitcham competed on a specially commissioned dance floor which captures energy created by students
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Clockmaker with Parkinson’s disease elected as mayor for third time
A clockmaker who suffers from Parkinson’s disease has been elected as mayor for a third time. Councillor David Pay, 77, this year’s Mayor of Reigate and Banstead, has chosen to support research charity Parkinson’s UK and St Catherine’s Hospice
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PICTURES: Cowboy babies go on playtime adventure for charity
Babies dressed as cowboys set off on an adventure of song, storytelling and play for charity. Epsom Baby Sensory held the Western event, called a Sensathon, earlier this month in aid of charity Tommy’s at Epsom Methodist Church, in Epsom. Tommy
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Youngsters enjoy egg and spoon races as part of Mini Treasures nursery sports day
The sun shone as youngsters and staff from a Morden nursery took part in egg and spoon races and runs at a sports day. About 44 children as young as three and four years-old got stuck into the day held at Morden Hall Park, where the nursery is
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Council officers in high-vis uniforms fight crime and antisocial behaviour
Council officers have put on high-vis uniforms and joined police in a "pioneering" fight against crime and anti-social behaviour. Reigate and Banstead Joint Enforcement Team, which includes council officers with enforcement powers and police officers
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Successful business mum celebrates latest win for 'posh jumble sale' franchise
An entrepreneur and mum-of-two won the Best New Business in London award for her children and baby market stall franchise she started on her sofa. Cath Harrop, who says she now plans to give eBay a run for their money, had to explain her business
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Spanish eyes soften Clayton blow for Bees boss
Spanish midfielder Marcos Tebar Ramiro’s signature and new deals for winger Stuart Dallas and keeper David Button lightened boss Mark Warburton’s mood after Clayton Donaldson’s Griffin Park exit this week. Ramiro, who made 25 appearances in La
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Armed Forces Day coming to Battersea Park
As the country marks the centenary of the start of the First World War and the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings, a celebration of Armed Forces Day will take place in Battersea Park. Free to attend, demonstrations, information stalls provided
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Care centre commemorates VE Day with 1940's style celebration
A care home held an open day with a twist, by channelling the 1940’s. Everyone at the Cumberland centre care home got into the spirit on Friday June, 20 to celebrate VE Day, which stands for Victory in Europe Day. The holiday is normally celebrated
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Motors-mad teacher gets grateful recognition
A Brooklands College teacher has been commended for his persistent enthusiasm to improve the lives of students. Peter Avenell, assistant head of the college’s engineering department, was presented with the transforming lives award, given to teachers
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Performers put on their dancing shoes to raise hundreds for Macmillan
Hinchley Wood performers raised £250 for Macmillan Cancer Support while they spent the day dancing their socks off. Members of the Stagecoach Theatre Arts Hinchley Wood branch joined schools across the country on Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June
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Eights arrested in Sutton yesterday as part of London-wide crackdown
Sutton Police made eight arrests yesterday as part of a London-wide crackdown on crime. Officers carried out search warrants at Pinners Close, Carshalton, Gomshall Avenue, Wallington and McRae Lane, Mitcham. The arrests were made for drugs,