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The number of the beast - truck numbers into Beddington Incinerator calls to mind Iron Maiden classic
The connection between ominous warnings from the Book of Revelations and the number of vehicles expected to visit the Beddington Incinerator could leave numerologists, ecologists and Iron Maiden fans running to the hills. There will be 666 trucks
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Leatherhead edge closer to Ryman Premier Division play-offs
In-form Leatherhead moved up to eighth in the Ryman Premier Division thanks to a hard-fought 1-0 win against Canvey Island on Saturday. Carl Rook scored the only goal of a tightly contested game after 72 minutes when Gulls keeper Tim Brown failed
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Whyteleafe play-off push back on track
Two first-half wonder strikes from Sam Clayton and another late in the game from Jason Henry fired Whyteleafe to a 3-1 win over Three Bridges. The goals also reignited Leafe’s challenge for a Ryman Division One South play-off spot with nine games
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Photographs of stolen jewellery may help track down burglars who stole and dumped car
Jewellery and a car have been stolen from a home in Warlingham. Police were called to Farleigh Road following the offence which occurred between 7.15am and 9.30pm on Thursday, March 5. Jewellery, pictured, was taken as well as an Audi A5, found
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How would you spend £4m on Epsom town centre? - public consultation to be held next week
Epsom is now on course to win nearly £4m to regenerate its town centre after the Government provided more funding for its planned traffic and street improvements. Last month, the Epsom Guardian reported that, together with Surrey County Council
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Arrest in Cheam hit and run as witness appeal continues
Police believe they have made a breakthrough in the shocking Cheam hit and run where CCTV video appeared to show a motorcyclist shouting at an unconscious man who had been knocked out in the crash. Yesterday police in Sutton arrested a 16-year-old
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Surbiton Halloween attack: Two men appear in court charged with assaulting Robbie Kingsford
Two men will appear at Kingston Crown Court charged with assaulting a young man on Halloween. Robbie Kingsford, 21, of Leatherhead, was left with severe facial bruising after an attack in Surbiton in the early hours of Saturday, November 1 last
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Letter to the Editor: Hackbridge crossing fear
I must reply to the letter on the colour of the new crossings at Hackbridge (Your say, February 19). Letter to the Editor: Cross over crossings at Hackbridge There is nothing to indicate these are crossing points and they have none
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Croydon students whose families were killed by Taliban set for deportation to Afghanistan
Two Croydon students who fled from Afghanistan to escape the Taliban say they would rather kill themselves than be sent back there on a deportation flight which is leaving tomorrow. Sherdil Khan and Shafiqullah Safi are both being held at a detention
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Hindu primary school among two new Croydon free schools announced by Prime Minister
Two new Croydon free schools, including the borough's first Hindu faith school, were announced by Prime Minister David Cameron this week. A primary school run by Hindu charity the Avanti Schools Trust and a secondary school offshoot from a top
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Corinthian Casuals: Current Casuals are club's best, says coach Finnie
Corinthian Casuals held high flying Folkestone Invicta to a goalless draw at King George's Field as boss Matt Howard’s men continued their impressive form. And former AFC Wimbledon and Kingstonian defender Wayne Finnie - now Casuals’ first team
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Nature Notes: Spring Colour
Winter may be reluctant to release its grip but undeterred, the first hint of colour is beginning to peep through in discreet places. At the end of last month, before the leaves opened, tiny pure white flowers of cherry plum heralded the onset
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A Womble's View: Why are we having a pop at our own keeper?
Twenty-year-old goalkeeper Joe McDonnell coped admirably when thrown in at the deep end last month, playing away from home against league leaders Shrewsbury. When it became clear that first-choice James Shea would quickly recover, McDonnell probably
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AFC Wimbledon: Ardley's men are denied their freedom, but they still take the points off York City
AFC Wimbledon boss Neal Ardley says the CRRS pitch is robbing his players of their match-day freedom. It was left to a late Jack Smith stunner to steal all three points in a 2-1 win over York City on Saturday, and Ardley admitted it was tough afternoon
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FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING: Sutton United's Billy Medlock
Sutton United striker Billy Medlock – who recently spent a month on loan at Ryman Premier Division Met Police – talks Tiger Woods, rabbits and Zante. First car: That was a Fiat Punto, which I got when I was about 17. It was a Christmas present
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Brentford: Bees could not afford to lose at Ipswich
Brentford midfielder Stuart Dallas admitted it was important not to lose at play-off rivals Ipswich Town on Saturday. A Jonathan Douglas header secured a 1-1 draw at Portman Road to keep the Bees sixth in the Championship play-offs and above the
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ATHLETICS: Kingston's Law amazed at securing World Junior Cross Country spot
Kingston & Polytechnic Harrier Phoebe Law is out to better her international debut performance when she gets on the start line for the World Junior Cross Country Championships later this month. The 18-year-old romped home in 21 minutes 27 seconds
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Boxing: Gomez to make QBL debut at Ally Pally
Epsom boxer Jon Gomez admitted he was blown away when he discovered he would be making his Queensbury Boxing League debut at Alexandra Palace. The 22-year-old will go between the ropes as part of the televised QBL Thunder in London event, competing
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Letter to the Editor: ‘Eternally grateful’
We would like to thank the very quick response from Sutton police, when our daughter with special needs went missing from Carshalton College on Wednesday, February 26. Also, we would like to thank the ladies in Nisa and the pet shop in Carshalton
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Rugby Union: Rosslyn Park take the derby bragging rights off Esher
The final score of 35-13 barely reflects Rosslyn Park’s superiority in what proved to be an unexpectedly one-sided derby at Esher. Park's win keeps them second in the National League One table, nine points off leaders Ealing Trailfinders - however
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Herne Hill Harriers: Kettle is on the boil to win at Sidcup 10
Herne Hill Harrier John Kettle claimed a national title at the Sidcup 10 – which incorporated the British Masters Athletic Federation (BMAF) 10-mile championships – in clocking 54:55 to win the M35 category. Mel Edwards placed fifth in the women