Why is Bullying still standing strong? This subject being close to my heart I find it easy to write about this. Many kids today are scared over this subject and suffer as not being able to confined in anyone no matter how much support is handed out these
Thousands flooded onto trains across London this October, all heading towards one single building; the ExCeL Centre was the main attraction from the 28th to the 30th as sci-fi, anime, and comic book fans alike rejoiced in this fantastic weekend. The London
The Kooples will soon be opening a new shop in Wimbledon Village and I am confident that its individual style and European influenced look will be very popular with the shoppers of Wimbledon. The brand describes its clothing as being chic, elegant and
Students at William Morris Sixth Form were visited by the international grass root One Voice. The movement tries to concentrate on the self-interest of the Israelis and Palestinians and tries to find a two-state solution to the long drawn out Israeli-Palestinian
Many changes have been made to Lowther Primary school in Barnes since I left. They now have; a greenhouse, a hen house with their very own chickens, raised seed beds and large compost bins with homemade compost. Mrs Wriglesworth has been managing the
On the 4th November 2011, the annual fireworks display took place at the Kingsmeadow Stadium in Surrey. Kingston upon Thames’ fireworks display once again was a magical event. Families enjoyed the colourful and exciting event provided by the Kingston
Inhabitants of New Malden and many others gathered for the annual fireworks at the Kingsmeadow Stadium, New Malden. It was a fun family night, with traditional fairground rides and entertainment set up for the evening. Overall there was a lot to keep
With the current state of the economy the government have chosen to make the contentious decision of cutting various budgets. However despite countless protests carried out this year, from September 2012 universities throughout England will be tripling
On Friday 7th October, I ventured to the Wimbledon grand car boot sale held in the Wimbledon Greyhound Stadium. After a friend had recommended it to me, I decided to go and scope it out as I had never been to a car boot sale before and the idea was new
Recently, endless reports have been broadcast worrying us about the state of the polar ice-caps in the Arctic and the continuing decline of oil levels across the globe. But what can we actually do about the situation? Local schools in the area have decided
The X factor, the former royalty of television sets throughout the country and throughout the world. It used to be social suicide to even think about missing the intense entertainment experience of Saturday night, but now, it is truly embarrassing to
On Sunday September 4th, the Wimbledon Village Police Safer Neighbourhoods Team hosted their annual charity tug of war competition. Participants included: the Wimbledon Taxi Pumas, Merton Metropolitan Police, Emmanuel Church, London Ambulance Service,
It’s incessant, residents in the Surrey stockbroking village of Oxshott are beginning to fight back. The reason; the once quiet and peaceful village nestled close to the beautiful Surrey Hills is slowly being impregnated, not with a physical presence,
Osterley Park located in South West London, within the London Borough of Hounslow, once served as a great country retreat for the wealthy families of Britain’s past. The park consists of an exquisite mansion and periodic 18th century gardens. The house
On Sunday 9th of October 2011, The R1 Teen Awards took place in Wembley Arena, London. Over 9,000 13-17 year olds turned out for the annual free awards concert with Pixie Lott headlining. She sang her hits Mama Do and All About Tonight, which peaked
Ah, babies. Everyone loves babies; they are so small and delightful. Who could possibly dislike such an innocent and pure incarnation of the human race? What monster could dispute with their innate charm? Who would be devilishly brave enough to stand
The 3rd of the November, saw Burlington Danes Academy’s black history month come to an end with the annual cultural gala, the vibrant event celebrates the numerous cultures there are at Burlington Danes Academy, the gala was only made possible by the
On the 3rd November, Chiswick Business Park held their free annual fireworks display and it was a great success. As usual, the crowd was huge, but the fireworks were even bigger. The night raised money for the local charity: the Shooting Star Children
On the 26th of September 2010, the period drama Downton Abbey hit our screens. It commenced with the news that the Titanic had sunk, and that the heir to the aristocratic Crawley family had died in the wreckage. From the very first episode, critics fell
All over Britain today, many marked the chiming of the Armistice at 11.00am with the emblematic two minute silence, vigorously endorsed by schools and communities all over Surrey. As I sat in the Library of my school, putting my pen and my all-consuming
This Halloween, it seemed people had really got the hang of the trick part of ‘trick or treat’. Lots of people are used to getting sweets when knocking from door to door, but this year many people got the fright of their lives when the door was answered
You’ve heard of ‘The Railway Children’, haven’t you? Surely ‘The Railway Children’ is as household a name as ‘Mary Poppins’, or ‘The Famous Five’? Published in 1906, and written by Edith Nesbit, this classic has been adapted time after time. It was adapted
Corporal punishment is a form of physical punishment that was used in British schools until made illegal in state schools under Section 47 of the Education Act 1986, and later made illegal in independent schools in 1998. The most prominent forms of corporal
Last firework weekend saw Great Yarmouth’s Vauxhall Holiday Park host this year’s English Pool Association's annual Champions of Champions competition. In order to qualify the teams had to win their local league in any of the three disciplines (Team,
September. School, the one word that comes to mind when you think of September. The time for going to Back To School sales, and desperately trying to find your school uniform after absentmindedly throwing it into a random corner at the beginning of Summer
This summer the Borough of Sutton celebrated achieving the best GCSE results in the whole country; however the same appraisal cannot be said about the changes to the High Street. Following the crash of pensioner David Nield in his mobility scooter
On the 29th October, the annual Ripley bonfire and fireworks made its wonderful return. Ripley is normally described as a quiet rural village, perfect for long enjoyable walks followed by a fantastic pub lunch. But for one night a year the whole village
I live in an area with an awful lot of door to door sales callers as well as illicit cold phone calls. In this week alone, we have had visits from 5 cold callers of various descriptions. The first was from a local curry house with the offer of a voucher
‘What on earth am I doing here?’ was an accurate rhetorical question of my inner turmoil, as I sat in one of roughly 100 stage-lining seats. Even half-full, as it disappointingly was, there was a constant throb of noise at every angle, with venders selling
I live in an area with an awful lot of door to door sales callers as well as illicit cold phone calls. In this week alone, we have had visits from 5 cold callers of various descriptions. The first was from a local curry house with the offer of a voucher
Although I do enjoy drinking tea and complaining about the weather, I have never felt a particularly excessive love for my country. However, if there is any day when I feel proud to be British, it is Remembrance Day. For as long as I can remember,
On Saturday afternoon, the Cards faced a tough test of their credentials as they travelled to Cornwall for the fixture Truro FC v Woking FC. Woking were runaway winners, the final score 1-4, however it wasn’t all plain sailing for the Woking 11, and
Terms such as “recession” and “economic crisis” find themselves in increasing use today. It’s hard to go a day without reading about how dire the country’s financial situation is, especially when backed by damning statistics that do little to ease this
Ruthless Woking football club showed no mercy to Wells city football club in an FA cup tie stacked with goals with from the off, as the cards hit 7 past their outplayed and somewhat resilient Errea Somerset County League, Division 2 West opposition,
Sutton High Street is an interesting sight at one o’clock. Sutton Grammar School release their older students for their lunch break, and the pupils join throngs of other ordinary people in the race to find their favourite meal before stocks run out.
Blenheim High School year 13 politics students are encouraged to join two pressure groups, as part of their A2 exam may involve questions on pressure groups. Having recently spoken to few students I have decided to promote a pressure group that appears
On 12 October Blenheim High School government and politics students have participated in a Political Speed Dating Event held at Glyn Technology School. The event initiated by Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s Leisure Developments Team, involved eight
For many of us with frenzied and revision and UCAS loaded lives, relaxation means laying in front of the television at the end of the day and having a morning in at the weekend. Regrettably, this does a significantly small amount to reduce the damaging
Most teens like me, picture what our lives would be like in the future. Many of us might do this so we can have a goal reminding us what were working to. Our dreams can be as big or as small as we make them to be or just blank. We might have images like
Perfection – the most controversial discourse anyone could ever have with another individual, especially when it revolves around young members in today’s society. Healthy diets and lifestyles have been encouraged more frequently by the media, but a small
First records of Halloween date back to the 16th Century, when it was referred to as “all hallows eve” it was a time to prepare for the cold winter months ahead. With the supernatural world coming closer to ours, allowing for magical occurrences. To
Road accidents are the main cause of accidental death in Britain and in Surrey. An unpleasant statistic, but a fact nonetheless. In Surrey, 20 percent of all crashes in 2009 reported some distraction whilst driving. The use of mobile phones, smoking
Westcroft Leisure Centre has been the hub of sports and exercise for many people in recent years, but recently the centre has been closed for a period of fourteen months to allow it to be refurbished and improved. However, even before the site actually
In the borough of Sutton, we are graced by one of the best educational networks in the country. In fact, at GCSE level this year Sutton attained the best grades throughout the country. Stats like this give a fairly good reason as to why places for schools
Last month, around 25 Surbiton High girls, including myself, met with two American university representatives. Both were alumni members at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia. They offered a rare and genuine insight into life as a student
A new supermarket is set to open in Whitton on November 17th. The new branch of Lidl will open in Whitton high-street and will be the third large chain supermarket to open its doors in the town after Tesco and Iceland, both of whom currently have
Osso Buco is not only a delicious meat dish from Milan, but also a brand new restaurant located in Weybridge. As the name suggests the restaurant is Italian, and managed by a family, as opposed to being a chain. When you think Italy, you think Pizza,
Makeup has been used for centuries, dating back to the fourth millennium BC. Egyptians wore makeup for health and cosmetic purposes, believing that it could protect their looks from the weather. In China nail polish symbolised your ranking in society,
On Wednesday 9th November year 11 students at Fulham Cross Girls School took their Edexel non calculator GCSE maths exam. They had been revising for it for months and some students had forgot other subjects just to revise maths. There exams were in the
Just under half of British teenagers own a smartphone; at my school it is the vast majority of students. I myself am the owner of an iPhone 4 and rely heavily on it. Parents have questioned whether teenagers are addicted to their phones and what are the
A youth art exhibition put together by members of Ham Youth Centre will go on display for one night only on Monday 21st November. The exhibition which was inspired by Black History Month was put together over a six week course and overseen by local artist
The high street fashion industry is becoming more and more influential on the image teenagers, and in particular young girls, are portraying to the outside world. I for one, would be hesitant to allow my daughter to leave the house with any form of
Building started at the beginning of March to install a brand new skate park where local children could play safely on their skateboards, scooters and bikes in Poulters Park, Carshalton. However it became clear very quickly to local residents that these
This September, Norbury Station has been undergoing a major refurbishment. It started with the addition of a cafe and the installation of barriers, and the ramp from the ticket office to the platform has had new windows fitted and a new roof. The platforms
As a result of the recent rioting incidents, the name of London's Youth has been severely tarnished. This name has been damaged further due to the percentage of gun, knife and gang related incidents having increased over the recent years. However there
Slambassadors, introduced by the Poetry Society founded in 1909, has just entered its 10 years of dedication to showcasing new and exciting talent throughout the UK. The Slambassadors project made a stop at William Morris Sixth form in Hammersmith.
30 years ago the Brixton Riots presented London with the worst 20th Century disorder anyone had ever seen. But surprisingly, from the rubble shone a light of hope and achievement: because the ‘London Community Cricket Association’ (LCCA) was born.
90% OFF ALL ITEMS! ALL STOCK MUST GO! Sounds nice, doesn’t it? Those bright red banners, the neatly printed letters... If you aren’t lured in by a colossal sign reading ‘SALE’, then nothing else will. Picture this, you pop out for some milk, when you
To celebrate with some Halloween spirit, a ‘Horrible Ewell Halloween Walk’ took place on the 25th of October. It was a 1 and a half hour walk through the towns of Epsom and Ewell, in a group of 25, which helped you discover their dark past and realise
Being a fifteen year old is exhausting. Exams every other day. A-level choices lurking up on you. What are you going to do? Quick? If you have an answer to the above question well done! You’re in a better position then most. If you don’t know what to
“Remember remember the fifth of Novemeber, gunpowder, treason, and plot. I see no reason why gunpowder treason should ever be forgot.” To many, the aforementioned nursery rhyme is an indication that fireworks, bonfires, and social gatherings
On the 28th of October, 2011 ACS Cobham hosted yet another brilliant Halloween festival that will not be forgotten. The festival comprised a plethora of events such as: the haunted house, contests, and trunk-or-treats. What could be known as the
After the continuous moaning of teachers, ranting on by parents and the pressures of society to insure that we as the future population achieved respectable grades in our GCSE's in order to give them the satisfaction of knowing that we aren't going to
Halloween is a yearly event that allows people to dress up and have fun, but how many people actually know why we celebrate Halloween? Being most popular in North America, where trick or treat has been a customary Halloween tradition since the late 1950s
Not many people know that there is a difference between Father Christmas and Santa Claus, one being a catholic belief the other a protestant belief. Santa Claus is a mix of both Saint Nicolas and Father Christmas. In the 17th century, puritans wanted
Girls and boys from the Willson Academy of Performing Arts wowed packed audiences at Leatherhead Theatre on Saturday the 22nd of October, with both afternoon and evening performances of their all-singing, all-dancing biennial show. This year’s show was
The leading supermarket chain Sainsbury’s is coming to the small town of Southfield. Currently Southfields is home to many independent supermarkets and newsagents such as Budgens and Southfields Food and Wine. Budgens, previously known as Johnny Walker
The thirty-first of October: Hallowe’en. As soon as this word is said, children’s faces light up, but is Halloween really something that should be celebrated and enjoyed by children? Many people believe that Hallowe’en is not welcome to their lives, as
Independent businesses that had before thrived in Ashford are finding it hard to survive as Ashford see’s an increase in the number of large chain stores being opened such as Tesco extra, Sainsbury, KFC and Subway. The chain stores that had before only
For me, photography is a way of expressing my personality and of sharing my feelings with people. Not long ago, this form of art was alien to me; knowing nothing about how to shoot, use the dark room and other technical aspects. However, I wasn’t afraid
In recent years, housing development has increased significantly. It has seemed to take priority over all other sites which may be of a sentimental value as opposed to a financial one. The council’s recent request to bulldoze the Walton and Hersham Athletics
Sometimes healthy exercising can turn you into a freak who cannot stop anymore and who is always unhappy with his body image; this healthy activity often turns into an unhealthy compulsion mostly for teenagers or athletes who are encouraged not to gain
Don’t subject street art and graffiti to the same negative stereotyping. Graffiti and street art should not be classed in the same category. Graffiti is an act of vandalism defacing areas of interest, turning it into an eyesore, therefore discouraging
Is a mobile phone mast on the towere of St Mary's Church in Barnes a good idea? Vodafone think it is, as they want to install one there in order to improve the signal in the area. Now they are putting the proposal to the local community in order to
Unfortunately for the confined stereotype, it is believed that Giacomo Casanova played chess. Chess, which Voltaire described as 'the game which reflects most honour on human wit', is believed to have started around fifth century A.D, and as well as Casanova
Sunday 4th September held one of the brightest days of the year for Kingston with its annual carnival celebrating the diverse cultures within the borough. Starting at 12 noon from the Guildhall, the carnival procession danced through the streets
You realise you’re in need of a pint of milk, a newspaper or a chicken for Sunday lunch; where do you automatically turn to? Tesco, Waitrose, Morrisons? Twenty years ago, the first place anyone would turn was their local store, such as a butcher, pharmacy
Monday 7th November. A date circled on almost every girl’s calendar and long awaited by the ‘Beliebers’ of England, who were almost jumping with excitement at the prospect of finally seeing one of the world’s most popular teen idols: Justin Bieber.
On 11th September 2011 six brave ladies stepped up and represented St. Margaret’s in a once in a lifetime cycling experience. The event, aptly named Cycletta, is a challenging though equally rewarding 40 km cycle ride, starting and finishing at Whipsnade
When it comes to the high-street, I’m a solid fan. So is, in fact, everyone I know. It’s familiar, fashionable and frequent, so it’s not surprising that everyone wants a piece of it. But that’s exactly the problem. Recently, a school mufti day may as
At the end of October, it became apparent to many Twickenham residents and those of the surrounding areas that a disastrous incident had taken place on the 13.6 kilometre river that passes through the London boroughs of Richmond and Hounslow. It came
The recent riots have not shown the best of Croydon, and many may now presume Croydon has a culture of looting, chaos and crime. Washing away these false assumptions is only one of the reasons Croydon’s Addington Palace has decided to host a Wedding Fayre
Many of us will be very aware of the fact that our local high streets are changing so rapidly that it’s hard to keep track of what is where. In Twickenham, the high street has seen many recent changes, due to shops closing down or being taken over
The participation of youth in local politics may seem scarce, however that could not be farther from the truth. The teenagers of Hammersmith and Fulham have been taking action and playing an active part in their community through the Borough Youth Forum
A ghost, a witch and a vampire walk down the street. No, it’s not the opening line to a bad joke – it’s the sight that greets you when you open your door on October 31st. Last week, all around my neighbourhood, clusters of children dressed up for the
Colliers Wood played host to the art exhibition ‘Post Script’ this October as part of the inaugural Merton Arts Trail. Ten art graduates including the two art curators Wendy Bliss and Susan Evans took part, creating pieces which complemented the real
Originally deer were shot for trophies, for money, for sporting purposes and even to be used for as decoration for the house. Deer were once one of the most wanted prizes but now they are more protected as it is illegal to shoot deer from the DCS. However
Staff at an estate agents managed to save all their files from a fire which broke out in their office today. Twenty five firefighters were called to Barnard Marcus Estate Agents in Upper Tooting Road at midday on Wednesday to put out the blaze
On asking many bus users about the 65 the responses seemed to be on the very pessimistic side and I mean very. In fact, for the majority, on mentioning the very number 65, hatred and swearing seem to evoke. One bus user described the bus as ‘literally
As autumn arrives in a flurry of falling leaves any local will know Wimbledon Common Southside’s stunning procession of horse chestnut trees is not to be missed. However this colourful spectacle is under threat as the trees are increasingly affected
First of all, what is bullying? Bullying is the act of gaining some form of control or power over someone by repeatedly doing or saying things, in a way that is perhaps aggressive (physical) or mental (psychological). Although it is hard to tell how
As you enter through the heavy double doors of Harrods, you can’t help but notice the famous Chanel logo every where you look. From the decadent stairways to even the powder rooms, Chanel has truly taken over the infamous department store in London.
76% of them were male... 24% of them were female... 64% of them had issues with substance use (drugs and/or alcohol)... 64% had a physical health condition (medical condition, vision or hearing impaired and/or required regular medication)... 70% of
November the 30th is the day when the popular family farm hands its keys over to a new owner and closes its doors for six months. Kidspace is the company taking over the farm with the aim of transforming it over its closed period. The plans are
Parents at the Kenley school The Hayes have found more reason for dissatisfaction with the recent and ongoing renovation at the school, as work which has nearly doubled the school capacity is causing havoc amongst the traffic as the new congestion has
November 11th 1918, is the day that will be continuously remembered and never forgotten, as this is the day world war one had finished on the '11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month' - the time the peace agreement between Germany and the Allies took
Epsom College fell silent on the 93rd anniversary of the ending of World War One to pay tribute to all those who lost their lives in the service of their country. The college has a proud CCF (Combine Cadet Force) history, and today they demonstrated
With technology what it is today, surely such mishaps shouldn’t occur this easily. But they do. While accidently dropping an iPhone 4 in the middle of Epsom town centre isn’t going to happen to everyone, such incidents are quite common. Even with the
From humble beginnings on the 18th of October 1958 in the scientific laboratory of one William Higinbotham, the initial objective of interactive electronic entertainment was decreed. Higinbotham stated "it might liven up the place to have a game that
A major stakeholder of the Whitgift Centre has cast doubts over the proposed takeover by Australian retail giants Westfield. Royal London Asset Management, which owns 25 per cent of the centre’s leasehold, said it was “surprised” to hear of
Located in a small side road in the West End, The Fortune Theatre is home to the play, The Woman in Black. Walking towards the theatre, you pass the glamorous musicals and expensive restaurants before you come across the Fortune Theatre, which is one
I won’t lie to you and say that before two weeks ago I had been subject to the immense brilliance and quality of “The Friendly Sound” by Lemaitre, or in fact had ever even heard of them. But now I have experienced the magic I know that I will never turn
Fourteen is the age at which one officially starts GCSE courses in comprehensive schools. At this age, P.E is still compulsory. Why? In most comprehensives the students have to do two lessons of P.E a week and the students who have chosen P.E as a GCSE
In the borough of Richmond three schools have become academies because they were failing. Now Christ’s school is contemplating becoming an academy. Usually, the schools that become academies are either failing schools that need to be sorted out, or high-performing
Croydon’s Come Dine with Me contestants were joined by a slithering sixth dinner guest last night. Office administer Sarah Marie Palmer surprised her guests with the appearance of her pet snake, Princess. Though amateur dramatics director
Brentford boss Uwe Rosler has labelled the FA Cup the biggest cup competition in the world ahead of tomorrow's first round clash with minnows Basingstoke Town. The Bees kick-off their campaign at 1pm tomorrow on the back of Tuesday's 6-0 thrashing
A woman has been hospitalised following a collision between a car and a lorry at the Croydon flyover. The accident occured at about 2.30pm on the roundabout of the A236 and A232. Police and London Ambulance Service attended the scene
Hampton & Richmond Borough loan star Joel Ledgister has insisted he is not the Beavers’ Blue Square South saviour. The staunch Christian netted a spectacular debut brace as boss Mark Harper’s men came from behind to beat Eastbourne Borough
A prolific thief who stole First World War medals from a veteran’s daughter has been jailed for six years. Mark Ellis raided the Addiscombe home of a woman in her 70s on August 20 and ransacked a display cabinet. Inside were the victim
Leatherhead's renaissance under Richard Brady continues to amaze as the Tanners finally got themselves off the foot of the Ryman Premier League. Sunday's 2-1 win at Hendon, courtesy of Kev Terry and Mark Simmons goals, lifted Brady's men to third bottom
Promising Balham athlete Katie Snowden is targeting a medal-laden winter season after being put through her paces by double Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes. The 17-year-old, who competes for Herne Hill Harriers, was selected by Dame Kelly to take
Perry Gough is hoping he can bring a new era of success to Banstead Athletic having stepped into the manager's hotseat at Merland Rise. The former Leatherhead assistant manager, who still runs the Leatherhead academy, took over the reigns last month
Battersea welterweight prospect Bradley ‘Super’ Skeete had a comfortable Saturday night at Wembley Arena as he outclassed awkward Isle Of Wight Assassin Jay Morris in five one-sided rounds, writes Ziad Chaudry. The 24-year-old former Earlsfield ABC star
Steve Ventham failed to get past the first round hurdle of 2011 Wyldecrest Parks World Seniors Championship last weekend at East of England Showground, Peterborough, writes Ziad Chaudry. The 45-year-old print management company director from Sutton
Hercules Wimbledon runners dominated the weekly Wimbledon Common parkrun with club runners filling the top three places. Teenager Joe Toomey, having his first race for four months and only his second of the year, headed the 250-strong field home in
Wreathes have been laid at the foot of the Croydon War Memorial as the town gathered to honour Armistice Day. Representatives from all three strands of the armed service, the fire brigade, police and Croydon British Legion gathered outside
Conmen pretending to be police officers have tricked their way into the home of a pensioner and stolen around £1,700 in cash. Police in Croydon are appealing for witnesses after the two men carried out the burglary on Thornton Avenue, Thornton
Mitcham's armistice day service drew more people than ever, a Royal British Legion spokesman said. The event was held at Mitcham Clock Tower this morning. Alan Barley, vice-chairman of Mitcham's Royal British Legion, said the record numbers
A pensioner who flashed arresting officers has been found guilty of breaching a restraining order just five days after it was issued. Joan Nisbet, 70, of Godstone Road, Kenley, whose harassment of her neighbours drove one to attempt suicide
In the early hours of Friday September 30th the residential home, Garden Court in Hinchley Wood, was engulfed in an uncontrollable tower of flames, resulting in one mortality and approximately 40 residents evacuating their homes. The residents of Gibson
London Welsh fly half Alex Davies does not mind sharing game time with number 10 rival Gordon Ross because he is the reason he switched to Old Deer Park, writes Stuart Amos. The 25-year-old former Sale Shark came off the bench to secure a draw with Cornish
For six years, Tony Kane from local magazine Time and Leisure and Fiona Razvi, who serves as the Festival Director, have brought the literary arts to Wimbledon in the form of Wimbledon Bookfest. Inspired by the globally celebrated Hay Festival, this
The future of the Upper Norwood Joint Library is still unclear as a spat between Croydon and Lambeth councils continues. In the latest development since Croydon pulled out of its joint agreement with Lambeth, it has offered three options for
A community of parents, students and organisers came together on 10th September 2011 to host to the Rose Kelly Ball, an evening of music, food and generosity from local donors at the Ursuline High School, Wimbledon. This glittering event was organised
A pub is being closed down next week to make way for a new Tesco Express to the disappointment of regulars. The Grid Inn, Replingham Road, Southfields will stop trading on Friday, November 18. Local people signed a petition earlier this
Sutton stopped for two minutes today to mark Armistice Day. Shoppers stopped in their tracks and diggers ceased their work as Sutton’s town centre fell silent at 11am today. A record turnout of around 420 people attended a service in
Every year it seems as if Christmas get's earlier and earlier. it used to begin in December but we're now seeing Christmas TV adverts as early as October, new winter stock in stores as early as November and now at the beginning of November we're hearing
An innovative inhaler recycling scheme that was trialled in a Roehampton is to be extended across the country. The Complete the Cycle scheme, which allows sufferers of respiratory disease to hand in old inhalers for recycling, was trialled
Ahhhh.....the joy of six. I doubt I was the only one to take a picture of the scoreboard on my mobile phone as the seconds counted down on Brentford’s 6-0 win over AFC Bournemouth. It was a shame so few fans saw it, because boss Uwe Rosler’s men – and
The borough's park police will be replaced by Metropolitan police officers despite concerns from residents and opposition councillors. Councillors voted on Wednesday for the plans to go ahead. Wandsworth Council want to save money by
Residents and businesses will have a chance to discuss massive redevelopment plans for Vauxhall Nine Elms and Battersea VNEB with key decision makers later this month. The project, rivalled in scale only by the development of the London 2012
Former Kingstonian star Jon Coke is relishing the chance to play alongside brother Giles Coke in Ks colours – seven years after the pair joined the club. The 29-year-old and his younger sibling, who now plays for Sheffield Wednesday, will play in Coke
As the Royal British Legion celebrates its 90th anniversary its Central Band is centre stage, but few realises it was formed from a home guard unit in Epsom during World War 2. The 60-strong band was founded by a group of ex-servicemen at a
The present Mayor of Wandsworth, Jane Cooper is an approachable and friendly person. Jane was born and bred in Yorkshire, but has lived in Wandsworth for more than 30 years. In 2009 she became Deputy Mayor of Wandsworth Borough and combined her duties
Police have released more images to help catch the greedy thugs who looted and vandalised shops in Colliers Wood in August. This week, Merton Police released 48 images - some new and some re-issued from a previous appeal - obtained from CCTV
Back in the autumn of 2004, Chelsea had the wind in their sails as they powered to their first league title in half a century. The sense is growing that Manchester City have the same belief and momentum this season. Unstoppable they are not, but – as
Many people today use social networking sites as a way of regaining access to old friendships. However, once they’re signed up, social networking sites (such as Facebook) have now made it easier than ever to discover when you are being excluded. With
christopher barnett: this gentleman is about 63 years old and lived in the high st in here [Wimbledon] about l960s had tim jane as family members. trevor and family from cornwall would like to contact him. email gadyer@yahoo.co.uk
Director of rugby Conor O’Shea reckons the close knit nature of his Harlequins squad can provide a competitive edge against the Europe’s big spenders. Quins, who lifted the Amlin Cup last season, kick-off their Heineken Cup campaign when Connacht visit
Richmond slipped to their first National Division Two South defeat of the season on Saturday, but director of rugby Steve Hill believes his side’s reaction to the result is more significant than the loss itself. Hosts Worthing scored two break away
Matt Heeks is more than happy to watch and learn from fellow scrum-half Alfredo Lalanne – but admits he wants his number nine shirt back, writes Graham Moody. The London Scottish 23-year-old lost his place in the side when Argentinian international
As it is Remembrance Day, I found it suitable to base the topic of my article upon it. I find that in today’s society, we are all too wound up in our lives to devote a second of our time to recollect on the fact that there are people currently fighting
An amateur historian has ensured the names of hundreds of fallen servicemen will be honoured on a desecrated war memorial on Remembrance Sunday. Andrew Arnold was able to provide the names of 243 fallen servicemen from World War One on 14 brass
A new exhibition of watercolours inspired by Britain’s greatest river will run from November 22. The Fountain Gallery in East Molesey is holding the Andrew Bylth exhibition until December 4. Mr Blyth, owner of the gallery, was inspired by the changing
Regulars at this pub will be sitting easier, after judges said their local had a five-star toilet. The Edward Rayne, in Raynes Park, was awarded the highest grade by judges at the Loo of the Year Awards, which encourage higher standards of
Music lovers have a unique opportunity to sing with stars of the West End at the Royal Albert Hall. The Night of 1,000 Voices takes place in May, but the deadline to sign up in December 1. No audition or previous experience is necessary and vocal coach
A groundbreaking approach to caring for those with dementia has been piloted at a care home in Cobham. Tiltwood in Cobham participated in the Care UK pilot alongside eight other homes in Surrey, and the mayor and mayoress of Elmbridge saw it
A 79-year-old believes he could be the biggest bleeder in the borough. Peter Johnson claims he has donated blood more than 150 times having first drained his veins at the age of 17. He was inspired to get in touch after reading about
A team of scouts have been commended for their work in sprucing up an areas around the River Mole. A group of 42 scouts and parents from ACS Cobham International School Boy Scouts of America Troop 184 repainted peeling railings at Riverhill, Cobham.
How many times have you been excited about your holiday quickly approaching and when it has finally arrived you soon realise you don’t have much to do? For teenagers this is especially true. Therefor we find ways to entertain our selves. The resulting
Two men have been charged with murdering a man near Clapham Junction on Monday night. Cameron McFly, 37, and Danny Samuel, 35, both of Herlwyn Gardens, Hebdon Road, Tooting, are due to appear in custody at Greenwich Magistrates Court today.
Soaring through the air, wind in your hair blowing gracefully, the sun shining on your face. Of course, this could be none other but the wonderful swings at Manor Park. It never gets old. Admit it. No matter how old you are, you always run for
A second man from Croydon also featured in Panorama's benefit fraud special. Steven Sussams of Marston Way, Upper Norwood, had his rent and council tax paid for him, as he was in receipt of incapacity benefit. The programme revealed
You may think Manor Park in Sutton is just an area for parents to take their small children, but it isn’t. On Sunday 18 July 2010 at 6.30pm, Manor Park transformed into a music festival venue for 'Manor Fest', a free of charge two hour music concert for
When young people go out, it is perfectly normal for parents to worry about their children’s safety but is there really anything we can do to prevent crime against youth? As a teenager, I enjoy being out and socialising but I feel there is a lack of activities
A seven-year-old boy who fell to his death while playing on his balcony was the victim of a “tragic accident”, an inquest heard. Joshua Dinfuana suffered brain injuries after clambering over railings at the balcony of his family’s second-floor
Brentford striker Mike Grella hopes his fantastic four goals in Tuesday’s 6-0 thrashing of AFC Bournemouth leads to an extended run in the side. The 24-year-old American had a night to remember as he marked his first full game for the Bees
‘Immortals’ is probably what I would call a guilty pleasure. As a sword and sandals epic it more or less does what it says on the tin. The film is from the producers of ‘300’ which was also a 15 certificate but I must warn you that the violence
A waste disposal business has been fined for building an illegal mountain of rubbish on Beddington Lane. The company behind the waste ground, Rubbish Express, and owner Przemyslaw Zalecki, have been prosecuted after they heaped piles and piles
Tamil businesses are being intimidated and threatened into handing over goods by gangs from their own community. Traders in Burlington Road, New Malden, said staff had been beaten up, property smashed and customers harassed by Tamil youths.
A woman from Cheam who lost an incredible 10st in a year has won a national award. Jennifer Brightwell, 38, joined Weight Watchers in June 2010 when she weighed 22st 4lb and was a size 28. She made a life-changing decision to lose weight
A company has sold technology to Iran that could have been used to crush anti-government protests. Kingston-based Creativity Software is now facing parliamentary scrutiny over concerns it sold the product, which was used to round up activists communicating
Quins full back Mike Brown is not thinking of his England future, despite a flying start to the Premiership season. The 26-year-old has not featured in team boss Martin Johnson’s plans since winning the last of his three caps on the ill-fated tour to
Sutton Council is calling for measures to protect Sutton from becoming part of the inner-city sprawl. The council is concerned the practice of garden grabbing – when new houses, buildings or extensions are built on land that was formerly a
Sutton’s children services department has received a top Ofsted report. Sutton’s Children, Young People and Learning Department scored the maximum grade – “performing excellently” – for its overall provision and services for youngsters in the
By Lorraine Maries; chairman, Protect Dundonald Rec campaign I must correct your statement that it was the Protect Dundonald Rec Campaign Group that complained about Councillor Peter Walker. It was not – complaints were made by a number
A Saturation zone, limiting the number of bars and pubs in Clapham, has been agreed by Lambeth Council. The policy, which was agreed at a council meeting on Wednesday, November 9, and will come into effect immediately, means new applications
Families of Carshalton's war dead backed a campaign to target scrap metal thieves, as temporary plaques were unveiled on a desecrated war memorial. Fourteen brass plaques bearing the names of 243 fallen servicemen from World War One were ripped
An overwhelming response from Surrey Comet readers has ensured a community can continue its annual commemoration of its war dead. Two months ago St John the Baptist Church in Old Malden feared it would have to cancel its service after the war
A small army of ex-servicemen led a brave campaign to restore a vandalised war memorial before Remembrance Sunday to an 11th-hour victory. The race to mend the monument began after thieves ruined the tribute at St John the Baptist Church when
The borough's first ever enterprise market was held last month with 30 stall-holders taking part. Traders jumped at the offer of a free trading space at Epsom's Market Place by Epsom and Ewell Council for local people. Councillor Clive
Politicians have slammed the Government’s £4.9m investment in Lambeth schools as “a slap in the face”, saying they need 10 times the cash to tackle the shortage of primary school places. Lambeth Council will be one of 100 local authorities
September 5 - War memorial knocked over by lead thieves. September 9 - Surrey Comet launched Honour the Fallen campaign. September 12 - First donation received - £10 from Paul Bentley. September 13 - Kingston police appeal for
Cardboard cut-outs of Epsom and St Helier Hospital bosses have been introduced in an attempt to curb infections. Life-size boards of chief executive Michael Hopkins, medical directors Dr Ruth Charlton and Dr Martin Stockwell, as well as nursing
A coach company has beaten some of the best-known operators in the country to be crowned best coach operator at the British Travel Awards. Newmarket Holidays, based in Worcester Park, scooped the award ahead of household names such as Shearings
The Sutton Business Awards 2012 will be launched next week. The awards, hoping to highlight the best businesses in the borough, have been developed and organised by South London Business (SLB) in association with Sutton Chamber of Commerce.
A council committee has been branded “undemocratic” and lacking in integrity by its vice-chairman, days after it gave the thumbs up to controversial parking charge plans. Conservative councillor Miles Windsor said Labour members of one of Merton
A rock ’n’ roll legend is the latest person to be caught out by confusing parking bays. Wee Willy Harris, a man for whom Paul McCartney and John Lennon queued to get an autograph, was handed a £55 parking fine after getting a call of nature
A man will be wearing his uncles' medals with pride on Remebrance Day after being reunited with them last week, nearly a century after the brothers were killed in the First World War. Ken Breeze, 87, from West Ewell, was reunited with medals
As we all aware in October the Blackberry systems were shut down for approximately 3 days, many of their customers were outraged by the lack of explanation from the major mobile cooperation. And it seemed that the youth were the most outraged due to the
Not so ‘Batty’ about Halloween This year’s Halloween didn’t bring the usually chilly atmosphere that it’s known for. Maybe it was the warmer than usually weather or the fact that it was on a Monday. But there was defiantly something distinctively
On posing the questions ‘what do you think of the police community support officers?’ and ‘What do you think they are for?’ I was very surprised to find that many people from the local community, especially the youth, did not have a ‘clue on what they
Pupils and teachers at Woodcote High School, Croydon have been campaigning since February 2011 to win the support of the government and local residents to uphold their new venture. In conjunction with South London Harriers (SLH) Running Team it is a
I admit, I always drive down Chestnut Avenue in Bushy Park, past the famous Diana fountain, yet virtually never go walking there. Situated just to the north of Hampton Court Palace and one of Henry VIII’s favourite hunting grounds, the park is often
On Saturday 24th September, with conditions that couldn’t have been more perfect for the participants, the LEH Charity Fun Run kicked off in true style in Bushy Park, to the sound of loud cheers and the last strains of music. About 400 LEH
On the 3rd of November the 6th annual London Korean film festival was held graced by the presence of the award winning Korean band SHINee. The phenomenon that is the Korean arts has been spreading through the homes of teens everywhere with bands
The black cats, the scary pumpkins, The innocent children so pure and akin, They run around, their cheerful sounds, The sun is setting, but it’s just the beginning, The secrets lurk behind what’s there, Testing the ones who ever dare, So from here
Amnesty International is an international non-governmental organisation, whose stated mission is "to conduct research and generate action to prevent and end grave abuses of human rights, and to demand justice for those whose rights have been violated.
Nowadays, when students “take a break” from studying for exams or doing their homework, they usually mean logging on to Facebook or Twitter or Tumblr or all of them! Though, it is a good idea to socialise with friends and peers, it is not however a good
Many teenagers in the local area today studying at a sixth form, such as my own Ursuline High School are trying to gain qualifications and juggle work at the same time. This can be an overload and causes stress and anxiety in young people. There is no
Today’s Google homepage was decorated with picture strip dedicated to Mark Twain to celebrate his 176th birthday. However many people won’t even look twice at these pictures, for the days of literature seem a thing of the past. Books have been a source
Libraries throughout the whole of London and surrounding areas have had to make extreme changes as councils make even more spending cuts. The 44 million pound cut the council wants to achieve will hit hard on libraries. Hundreds of them have already
The amount of unwanted pets has drastically risen in number over the past year and continues to rise according to local pet centres in Merton. A variety of animals including the common household pets; cats and dogs, are being abandoned more and
The nation has been gearing up this week to celebrate the lives of those who fought and died in the First and Second World Wars as well as current conflicts around the world. We want to thank them for their achievements and courage, this year marks
State schools to suffer from subjects such as art, drama, music, P.E, Design technology and food technology are soon to be abolished. Imagine a world without the likes of Stella McCartney, Paul McCartney, Katy Holmes and Adel; it may seem unimaginable
Kensington & Chelsea council are currently planning to build a new secondary school in North Kensington, it is going to be called Kensington Aldridge Academy and will be located where the Kensington leisure centre is, the leisure centre will be knocked
The opportunity to meet Chelsea captain John Terry was clearly a popular one for any young fans that queued for several hours, fitting perfectly with the hours of free time to spare during half-term until Terry failed to make an appearance. The most
Ewell Road’s historic bus shelter was recently torn down by Kingston Council much to the disappointment of locals. Located opposite the red lion pub site, the shelter was a rare feature marking the change of transport between buses and trams. Over time
Government cuts are covered comprehensively in the media, but how severely are we being affected? Conservative controlled Hammersmith and Fulham council has voted to cut voluntary sector funding by 16%. The squeeze is due in the next three years – with
The local adolescents of Kingston were introduced to a double-necked guitar on Thursday 3 November, not at the concert of a globally famous band at the O2 arena, but in their very own neighborhood. The Tiffin School, already renowned for its highly
Ballroom dancing is deemed by many as solely a synonym for Saturday night entertainment in the form of a grinning Bruce Forsyth and celebrities in Lycra, however the truth lies over seven dance-floors away. Both Wimbledon and Wandsworth are areas
Technology is everywhere we look. Many of us will spend half our waking life on a phone, in front of a computer or TV, listening to music and many more. Young people are able to text, use instant messaging and email all at the same time as watching TV
Fireworks are a spectacular site for many, however they terrify pets. Pet owners will know that many pets will hide under furniture, in corners, in doorways and as far away from windows and doors as possible as the loud noises terrify them. To us humans
