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SWIMMING: Teddington masters triumph in Bracknell again
Teddington Swimming Club Masters smashed the overall points record as they won the Bracknell Masters Open for the fourth consecutive years, writes Matthew Tisdale. the triumphant team, led by coach Adam Ackland, notched 555 points to finish well
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First arrest in Sutton under new drug-driving laws
The first person has been arrested in Sutton under new drug driving laws. His arrest came during a borough wide operation on Thursday, March 5, to crack down on criminals using roads in Sutton. The law came into effect on Monday. According
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Minibus and car crash in Croydon
A driver is in hospital after his car collided with a minibus in Croydon this morning. The man was cut out of his vehicle by firefighters who were called to Coombe Road, near the junction with Chatsworth Road, at about 11.30am. His injuries
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South Norwood hammer attack suspect to appear at crown court
A 28-year-old man accused of attacking two women with a hammer in South Norwood has been remanded in custody before his next court appearance. Aminul Islam, of Portland Road, South Norwood, appeared at Croydon Magistrates’ Court via videolink on
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Letter to the Editor: MPs’ gender should not be an issue
In reference to Harriet Harman’s visit to Croydon, (Time for woman MP to be elected here, February 25). If I vote at all at this coming election I will be choosing the person with the best policies who will best represent Croydon. I do not care
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Harlequins: Robson's wanderlust took him to Oyonnax
Lock George Robson might have been an unemployed rugby player next season had French side Oyannax not come calling and the long serving Quin is relieved they did. The 29-year-old calls time on a 13-year career at the Stoop at the end of this season
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Letter to the Editor: Stop supporting the failed model of energy companies
High energy bills are a big problem for many people, especially at this time of year. About 1.6m children in the UK live in fuel poverty and this winter one older person will die of cold every seven minutes. Meanwhile, the big six energy companies
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BOXING: Teddington's Leinster wants six of the best - starting at York Hall
Kieran Leinster is six fights from becoming a fully fledged boxing professional and wants to start that run as he means to go on tonight, with victory at boxing’s most historic venue. The 23-year-old English literature graduate steps into the ring
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Convicted burglar wanted by Surrey Police
A convicted burglar is wanted on recall to prison after breaching his licence conditions, Surrey Police has said. Trevor John, 43, of Worcester Park, is described as black, of slim build with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen by officers
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Scribbles on the sky
A mixture of aircraft trails and curious clouds look like doodles on the western sky...
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ATHLETICS: Kingston's Law takes aim for shot at world championships
Kingston & Polytechnic Harrier Phoebe Law represents Surrey at the final race of the British Cross Challenge series in Birmingham on Saturday. Law, who already has a race win in the series at Mlton Keynes under her belt, goes in the U20 women
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Al-Hilli murders: Motorcyclist suspect '95 percent ruled out of inquiry'
A motorcyclist sought by police investigating the murders of three members of a Claygate family in the French Alps has been found and ruled out of the enquiry, according to reports. The biker was traced last month, two years after the shooting
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Andrews: Whyteleafe have the players to step into DSane's suspended shoes
Whyteleafe striker Greg Andrews reckons they have the players to stand in for leading goal-scorer Roscoe DSane. The former AFC Wimbledon hitman has 21 Ryman Division One South goals to his name this season, including both in Saturday’s 3-2 defeat
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Rugby Union: Small steps to the big prize for Wimbledon
Wimbledon RFC skipper Neil Hallett is concentrating on small steps towards the London Division One South title. Dons are five points clear at the top of the table, a position they have held for much of the season, with five games remaining.
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Police and rail staff talk 18-year-old woman out of threatening to jump onto tracks at Clapham Junction
An 18-year-old woman was talked out of jumping onto the tracks at Clapham Junction this morning in full view of hundreds of commuters. Trains were running at reduced speed and some passengers thrown off their trains as a result of the incident.
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FOOTBALL: Blues loosen purse strings for final push
Met Police chief Jimmy COoper has revealed the club’s committee are backing him for an all out assault on Ryman Premier League play-offs. The Blues added former player Mu Maan, right, to their ranks last week win the wake of Ryan James’ departure
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Harlequins: Club like Quins must be in European Cup, says Wallace
Back row Luke Wallace has admitted a club like Quins must be in the European Cup, writes Stuart Amos. Quins look set to miss out on a top four place for the first time since 2011 after a 17-13 defeat at Northampton Sainst last Friday. Director
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Don from across the pond: Taking a stand against discrimination is central to AFC Wimbledon values, which means a lot to me
Football is for everyone. Saying that should not be controversial, but given some of the news headlines over the past few weeks, it is clear that sometimes it needs to be made explicit. AFC Wimbledon will be drawing a bold line under that idea
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Letter to the Editor: Tram extension bothers me
I would like say the tram extension out to the south east is a good idea, but I would be worried about the traffic. Will they have build a long subway some place when the project is due? Will the Tube and Crossrail be coming south? There needs
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Primary pupils don hard hats for construction site visit
Schoolchildren swopped thinking caps for hard hats when they enjoyed a constructive day out of the classroom. The Westbourne Primary pupils visited the building site of new self-storage centre, Access Self Storage, being developed by Harmonix Construction
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Letter to the Editor: Would our MPs vote for a nuclear weapons upgrade?
In a recent debate in Parliament on whether or not to upgrade the Trident nuclear weapons system, costing approximately £100bn, only 37 MPs voted to reject the upgrade. 327 MPs voted for it. With all the cuts in vital services, etc, how many members
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Short-changed? South West Trains apology for recent reduced train sizes
There's nothing more dispiriting than waiting for a train and when it finally arrives it is much shorter than usual and overcrowded. South West Trains have issued an apology and explanation for 'recent short-formations'. The company said: "
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Labour candidate wins Croydon council by-election
A Labour candidate won the by-election last night caused by the death of his former colleague councillor Gerry Ryan. Jan 19: Tributes paid to Selhurst councillor and Crystal Palace fan Gerry Ryan David Wood polled 71.5% of the votes, gaining
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AFC Wimbledon: Fight to keep the goalkeeper jersey beyond McDonnell
Joe McDonnell admitted he is keeping the AFC Wimbledon goalkeeper jersey warm for the injured James Shea, but that does not mean he will give it up lightly. McDonnell made his first start at the Cherry Red Records stadium in Tuesday night’s 0-0
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'Homeless' man seriously burned in New Malden fire
A man in his 50s has suffered serious burns in a fire in New Malden this morning. The victim has been named locally as Colin Edwards. Kingston Road was closed between the High Street and Springfield Place by the fire, which emergency services
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Vintage Kingston: Surrey Comet and Kingston Council take part in blogging revolution
The Surrey Comet took on the digital revolution this week 10 years ago. There had been some top-quality blogging going on in Ki-ngston that week, we reported. A computer expert from the US had visited the royal borough to teach council bosses
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Hockey: Olympic qualifiers a world away from gruesome winter training
On a cold, frosty February morning, the sunshine and heat of Valencia seems a world away, writes Sarah Haycroft. But for the GB women's hockey team, qualifying for the Olympics during the World League Semi finals in Valencia, in June, is at the
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Exercise designed for astronauts finds home in Cheam
A new store, offering an exercise designed for astronauts, has opened on Cheam Village High Street. An oscillation studio called Tone In Ten opened on Saturday in Cheam. The studio offers vibration and oscillation treatment instead of conventional
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Kingston pet pooches enter Crufts competition
A celebration of the best looking and most talented pooches in the country started this week, and five dog owners from Kingston will be hoping their pets have what it takes to win a coveted first place ribbon at Crufts. For four days dogs from