A Myles Weston double ensured Nicky Forster’s spell as caretaker manager got off to a winning start as Brentford easily defeated Plymouth Argyle 2-0 at Griffin Park on Saturday. Forster, placed in temporary charge after Andy Scott left the
Tooting's MP has reacted furiously to David Cameron's claim yesterday that multiculturalism in Britain has "failed". In a speech in Germany, the Prime Minister said the Government should no longer tolerate and engage with extremist groups whose members
Cash from the National Lottery is being used to help Lambeth youngsters appreciate what the borough was like in the swinging 1960s. Volunteers aged 25 and younger are being sought for the Hanging Out project - a series of workshops exploring the 1950s
Air-gun owners who use wild animals for target practice have been denounced as “irresponsible hooligans”. Campaigner and broadcaster Simon Cowell MBE, who runs Leatherhead charity Wildlife Aid, has spoken out following series of incidents across
Protesters took part in a national day of action over planned library closures yesterday and today by staging all-night sit-ins. Campaigners worried about their library's future took part in a "read-in" at several libraries across south London, with
An author who claims some of the most popular children's fairy tales contain hidden messages about the meaning of life will explain his theories next week. Surbiton resident Tony Butcher believes ancient wisdom dating back thousands of years
Homeowners and businesses have been making hundreds of pounds by letting out their properties for filming TV shows. The most recent show to film in Sutton is Law and Order UK, which last week began shooting its fifth series in various private houses
Ex-social workers working in other fields are being urged to come back to the profession as part of a new training course. Croydon Council's Return to Social Work pilot programme offers former social workers the chance to return to the profession with
Are major sporting events a drain to society? Should news we consume be paid for? Should religion be prohibited from schools? I am guessing you have never drawn attention to such issues. If you are one who does not fit into such a category, I’d
Two charities looking after terminally ill children are due to merge and are appealing for residents to raise funds for them. CHASE hospice care for children and The Shooting Star Children’s Hospice will have merged by April 1. Shooting
When I saw the trailer of this film, I have to admit I wasn’t too keen, writes Rhian Morgan. I’m not the world’s most romantic person and, much as I like costume drama, a love triangle between Carey Mulligan, Andrew Garfield, and especially
Racegoers who share the names of the soon-to-be wed Royal couple will be granted free admission to the Spring meeting at Epsom Downs racecourse. Kates, Catherines and Williams will all get to see the race on April 20 for free, in honour of
An Eagles fan who was famously karate kicked by French striker Eric Cantona, has been charged with assault at a children's football match. Matthew Simmons, 36, from Thornton Heath appeared in Kingston Crown Court on Friday and denied allegations
Wandsworth Prison has launched a project that uses football to help teach prisoners vital skills to help them on the outside. A grant of £150,000 from the Football Foundation has made the Positive Pathways project possible and is aimed at adult
Members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association visited an old people’s home last weekend. Four members of the group, based at the London Mosque in Gressenhall Road, visited the Park Lodge Care Home on Victoria Drive, Southfields, on January
A successful literary scholar from Sutton has just had his fifth novel published. David James, of Leslie Gardens, finished his latest book, The Confessions of Becky Sharp, two years ago and it is intended to be a “prequel, sequel and alternative
Inspectors praised a Sutton school as "good and improving". Ofsted has praised the "outstanding features" at Carshalton High School for Girls. Its new report outlines vast improvements the school has made in recent years. The
