The grieving friend of a Filipino mother found dead in her home has offered to help raise funds to return her remains to her family. The mother-of-one Charito Cruz, 37, was found with fatal head injuries in her home in Cambridge Road, Kingston, on Monday
Following the riots in August, recovery schemes have begun and clean up days have commenced. To all of our surprises, Prince Charles and Camilla came to Croydon, to one of the most badly affected areas due to the riots, to show their support. Many
The owners of a retirement building that went up in flames this morning have paid tribute to the community for helping during the emergency. Peverel Retirement, which owns the purpose-built retirement building in Manor Road North, Hinchley
An elderly woman is still unaccounted for after a serious blaze in sheltered accommodation. Emergency services evacuated the building of its 40 residents, after Gibson Court in Manor Road North, Hinchley Wood, caught fire in the early hours
A law firm stepped in to bake cakes for Kingston Hospital’s cancer fundraising coffee morning today. When hospital staff were unable to get the cakes from their usual supplier, staff at Colemans ctt in Kingston High Street came to the rescue. The
A historical ceremony dating back many centuries was brought back to life when it played out through the streets of Kingston. The Surrey Assizes, which dates back to the Middle Ages and continued twice a year until 1971, saw judges from the central
Australian superstar Dame Edna Everage has promised to bring taste and decency to Wimbledon when she makes her pantomime debut later this year. She said: "I'm going to be there as quality control, making sure there's nothing unsavoury and no
A teenager who killed a man he punched to the ground with a single blow has been sentenced to three years in a young offenders institute. 19-year-old Charlie McBride was sentenced today today at Maidstone Crown Court for the manslaughter of
A man was stabbed in a suspected road rage incident yesterday afternoon in Thornton Heath. Police were called at approximately 4.20pm to reports of a stabbing in Grove Road at the junction with Goldwell Road. When officers and London Ambulance Service
The man accused of murdering his landlord and friend Michael Ryan told the Old Bailey, "I've never hurt anyone in my life". Stuart Crawford, 45, told jurors how he and his landlord had "grappled like wrestlers" before he struck Mr Ryan "two
Surrey County Council has approved plans to staff 10 libraries across Surrey with volunteers rather than trained staff, despite vocal opposition from councillors and residents. The cabinet met on Tuesday, September 27, to discuss the plans
The family of murdered Meredith Kercher said the student has been forgotten in the media circus surrounding her killer's appeal. Arline Kercher told Italian TV programme Porta a Porta that Meredith, from Coulsdon, was “betrayed” when she was
Historical novelist Kathleen Kent will be giving a talk on her latest book The Traitor’s Wife. The Texan is visiting Croydon Central Library to promote her novel, a prequel to her first book Heretic’s Daughter, which dealt with Kent’s family
Quins skipper Chris Robshaw has warned the rest of the Premiership his men are flexing their muscles for a title challenge. Director of rugby Conor O’Shea’s side came from behind to snatch a 17-15 win at Worcester Warriors on Saturday without
Former Esher centre Seb Jewell may think he is cursed, but he will be hoping lightning strikes twice for him at Molesey Road tonight. The 23-year-old returns to his old stomping ground with Championship rivals London Welsh, having come off
Two men who targeted elderly women in aggravated burglaries in Croydon have been jailed for a total of 32 years. Leonard Carr, 46, of Greyhound Lane, Streatham, was sentenced to 18 years imprisonment and Peter Lindsay, 42, of Cromwell Road,
A 20-year-old woman had to be cut out of her car after a crash in Streatham last night. The incident happened shortly before 8pm on Streatham High Road. Firefighters from West Norwood fire station freed the woman from her car and parademics
A schoolgirl from Croydon whose brother had an organ transplant when he was four, has appeared on Channel 4 to highlight her campaign to encourage others to become donors. Hope Milne's brother William, now 7, had a small bowel transplant in
More than 12,000 people have signed a petition calling on the Government to halt the extradition of a terror suspect from Tooting and put him on trial in the UK. Supporters of Babar Ahmad, of Fountain Road, have also released a three-minute
There is just a week left for secondary schools to sign-up for a unique project that allows students to develop reporting skills and get published on a real newspaper website. Set up by this newspaper in partnership with Newsquest titles across
Darren Ambrose hopes his strike against Brighton on Tuesday could kick-start a goalscoring spree for Crystal Palace. The winger bobbled in the second as the Eagles beat their fierce rivals 3-1 on the south coast - but it was only his second goal of the
A father has appeared in court accused of murdering his partner by hitting her with a hammer 40 times. Muhammed Asad Niazi, 29, was silent in the Old Bailey dock as the murder charge was outlined. Care worker and mother of one Charito
The role of private-funded education and its charitable status have been defended by the new headmaster at top private school The Royal Russell. Chris Hutchinson, 45, has taken charge of the prestigious Coombe Lane school following a four-year-stint
A brass band took part in a marathon in Epsom Market Place at the weekend as part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad. The Bandstand Marathon, now in its fourth year, aims to breathe new life into public spaces with 100 bands taking to bandstands
Transport for London is paying millions of pounds a year to staff without roles. The Taxpayers’ Alliance has discovered TfL’s redeployment unit for staff who are being kept on, rather than made redundant even though they have no formal role
A scooter thought to have been stolen from outside its elderly owner’s home has been found. As reported in last week’s newspaper, Emily Buckfield, 87, and her daughter, June Halsey, appealed for a suspected thief to return the £1,000 motorised
Kip McGrath is an education centre where they help students from 5-18 years with their Maths and English. Kip McGrath help children who struggle in their school work, they help children by giving them a positive learning environment, also children get
A pilot scheme designed to tackle the high number of school exclusions in Croydon has been launched. The programme, the result of a consortium of national charities Catch 22, I CAN, Rathbone, the Pupil Partnership and Dyslexia Action, will
Photos reveal the terrifying moment a care home was engulfed in flames. A pensioner is still missing after the fire broke out last night at Gibson Court, in Manor Road North, Hinchley Wood. The blaze has devastated the roof of
A children's charity has thanked an adventure travel company which helped it raise £685,000 for terminally ill children over the past decade. The Rainbow Trust, based in Leatherhead, has used the money to provide hands on, emotional and practical
Hampton & Richmond Borough midfielder James Simmonds has revealed his match-winning double made it the perfect family affair at the Beveree on Saturday. The 23-year-old, in his third start of the season, struck twice as the Beavers secured their first
Croydon's Brit school unveiled a new wing and a revamped recording studio as part of its celebrations marking 20 years of success. Former students of the performing arts school include Adele, Leona Lewis, Jessie J and The Feeling. In just the
Eyewitnesses to a care home blaze have told how the roof went up in flames within minutes. A pensioner is missing after the fire broke out last night at Gibson Court, in Manor Road North, Hinchley Wood. John Peters, who lives directly
Epsom fire crews battled a blaze at a home for old people in the early hours of this morning, September 30, where one resident is still missing. Ten fire engines fought the fire at Gibson Court in Manor Road North in Hinchley Wood, which provides
Four teenagers have been charged with the murder of a man shot dead after a row at a bus stop. Daniel Famakinwa of Manor Park, east London was killed in Waylett Place, West Norwood, on August 6. Mr Famakinwa died in hospital hours after
A pensioner is missing after a fire broke out at warden-assisted accommodation last night. The residential care home was evacuated after fire broke out at about midnight. The fire started was in Gibson Court, in Manor Road North, Hinchley
This competition has now closed Newsquest South London has teamed up with 20th Century Fox and Odeon Cinema to offer five readers the chance to win exclusive ‘WHAT’S YOUR NUMBER?’ movie merchandise plus a pair of Odeon cinema tickets for
Dave Prowse, aka Star Wars’ Darth Vadar, will be in Croydon to promote his long-awaited autobiography. Prowse, who comes from Addiscombe, will be at Waterstone’s in Croydon on October 15 as part of a whirlwind tour of the UK. In Straight
Several people smoking in their bedrooms caused a large evacuation in Wimbledon town centre last night. Twenty firefighters were called to the YMCA accommodation building in The Broadway at 11.30pm last night (Thursday) when about 150 people
A suspected fire at a block of flats forced the A309 in Hinchley Wood to close in both directions this morning. The incident has also affected Manor Road North, at the junction with Kingston bypass, meaning friday morning traffic misery for motorists
A motorcycle enthusiast from Cheam is launching his own TV show. Alan Rawlings launched Bike Channel as a website in 2006 after spotting a gap in the market for a motorcycle programme covering sportbikes, MX and stunt riding. Now the
A plan to bring back a “honeypot” bus lane, which generated £250,000 in fines in a single year for the council, has been put on hold. Merton Council wants to reintroduce a bus lane in Hartfield Road, in Wimbledon town centre, which would mean
The family of a vulnerable inmate who killed himself days after being transferred to Wandsworth prison may sue the prison service after an inquest ruled there were massive failings in his care. Christopher Wardally, 25, was found hanged in
Jonathan Douglas wants to keep his ever present record at Brentford going as long as he can. The 30-year-old has played every minute of the Bees’ league, Carling Cup and Johnstone’s Paint Trophy games this season, since signing on a free transfer from
Wandsworth council is giving out grants of up to £4,000 to help budding directors produce short films. The Short Film Fund 2011 has been set up to discover grassroots talent, stimulate local filmmaking and to help develop new skills.
Wandsworth's leader has welcomed an announcement confirming additional services will soon be introduced on the District Line. Following a consultation over proposed changes to the line, London Underground (LU) revealed an extra five trains
The mum of a gifted pupil who died after falling ill with meningitis is taking part in a charity walk. Carolyn Tait from Carshalton, will walk to Durham University, where her daughter Georgia had secured a place at the university, this weekend
A father and son’s battle to overturn a parking ticket could lead to refunds for dozens of motorists after a councillor described their plight as an “injustice”. Paul MacNiven, who lives in Merton Park, was given a £120 penalty charge notice
Police have released more images of alleged looters caught on camera during the riots in Brixton. Lambeth police said 300 people were involved in the disorder in the town centre, with people damaging or stealing from 26 premises. Two police officers
An afternoon comedy club has been designed for parents with under-ones in tow. Screaming with Laughter, at The Bedford, in Balham, offers parents the chance to see the best acts from the comedy circuit without having to book a babysitter.
A film festival promoting better mental health awareness will be held next week. The Brixton Reel festival explores psychological wellbeing amongst ethnic minorities living in Lambeth. The event, which is supported by NHS Lambeth, features
By Timothy Mansfield, Beverley Way Thank you for publishing the letter from Nigel Davies on September 13. His remarks were most welcome to those of us in Beverley Way who are in favour of the plans by Transport for London to provide
