I sure that everyone in the UK has been made aware of the drop in employment figures and the rise in unemployment, with the impact of the recession money has been a lingering thought of almost everyone’s mind. If you are currently unemployed then it can
When most people think of charity shops they think of, elderly cashiers, 70s retro clothing and lots of dust. But recently Epsom town centre has shown a remarkable increase in the amount of charity shops on the high street, some of the new comers bat
Despite numerous challenges, the opening night of The Pickwick Papers at Sanderstead United Reformed Church was a resounding success. In the weeks leading up to the performance absent cast members, a hospitalised director and the sheer length of the Dickens
The Charlie Edwards of old returned to the ring on Saturday as the Beddington Bruiser defended his Great British crown - and then warned there is no stopping him. The 18-year-old dominated Wales' Ben Baker in the 49kg category at the British Amateur
Crystal Palace are waiting to find out the extent of the broken leg Jonathan Williams suffered while on international duty. The 18-year-old was due to see a specialist in London today to discover how long he faces on the sidelines after breaking the
When thinking of quintessentially British food, one of the first ideas that come to mind is traditional apple pie – crisp, golden pastry and England’s finest apples. But in fact, the apple pie isn’t British at all! The concept of a pie originally came
Just over two weeks ago, I went to ‘The Kings Head’, a Victorian purpose built pub on Teddington High Street. The head chef at ‘The Kings Head’ is better known than you may initially assume. Built in 1989, this public house certainly doesn’t lack character
Leatherhead slipped back to the bottom of the Ryman League table with a 2-0 defeat against Harrow Borough. A poorly defended corner gave Harrow a first half lead. Tanners were then denied a second half equaliser when Kev Terry was adjudged offside,
A 19-year-old girl has been rushed to hospital after being hit by a car in Croydon. The incident happened in Tamworth Road at about 4.20pm today. London Ambulance Service attended the scene with two ambulances and a single responder.
The Putneymead Medical Centre's new premises was officially opened last week. Local MP Justine Greening cut the ribbon to officially open the building in Upper Richmond Road. The new centre was formed from the merger of three GP surgeries
Robbery, drug offences and criminal damage have all gone up on the Tramlink network. But sexual offences, serious public disorder and theft of passenger property have all dropped. The latest figures from Transport for London show a mixed
A Metal Theft Prevention Bill was introduced in the House of Commons this week. At a launch event on Monday, November 14, Graham Jones MP for Hyndburn, who is introducing the Private Members Bill, said: "This bill will finally close the holes
Discussions over a controversial waste disposal facility believed to include an incinerator in Beddington were held behind closed doors at a Croydon Council cabinet meeting. Such was the secrecy surrounding the decision only cabinet and shadow
A community group organised a benefit fund-rising gig to raise money for a local business badly affected by the riots. The gig at the Glamorgan Pub, Cherry Orchard Road, was organised by Residents for Regeneration, in aid of The TV Shop which
Streatham MP Chuka Umunna visited the site of the the UK’s first National Black Heritage Centre last week, which is being built in the derelict Raleigh Hall in Brixton’s Windrush Square. The Black Cultural Archives, which include photographs
Motorists must protest against people who drive too fast and reject Government plans to legalise speeding, a pensioner has claimed. Alan Paul, a 71-year-old former stockbroker who lives in Vineyard Hill Road, Wimbledon Village, has begun his
An Olympic hopeful has taken time out of her day job to open her employer’s London 2012 shop. Middle distance runner Gemma Turtle, who works part time in the menswear department at John Lewis, Kingston, cut the ribbon to open the 1,000 square
Former British and Irish Lion Will Greenwood believes Jordan Turner-Hall is the man to bring some much-needed colour to England following a drab World Cup exit. While Martin Johnson’s charges were limping away from New Zealand with their tails between
A wildlife charity has warned of the dangers of anti-freeze this winter after a badger died from poisoning. The Wildlife Aid Foundation, based in Randall’s Road, Leatherhead, dealt with two cases in the past week of badgers who became unwitting
A primary school has been praised for making significant improvements just a year after receiving the borough’s worst Ofsted report for nine years. The inspectors credited King Athelstan’s leap from inadequate, the worst rating, to good, the
It was a rainy, 6’o clock morning as I dragged myself onto the coach. Eye lids drooping with fatigue, I boarded with my peers onto the coach that would take us to Belgium and back. I have always been a fan of school trips as I have always found them interesting
The 21st century in a European country such as England is one of the most privileged places for the modern human being to grow physically and mentally in terms of education, money and most importantly food. Although we make take most things for granted
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 35-year-old woman was punched and spat at on a train. The woman was travelling between Balham and Streatham Common stations when another passenger began talking loudly on his phone and using offensive
Croydon could become the retailing capital of the south as shopping giants battle to takeover the Whitgift shopping centre in a move that could be worth hundreds of millions in regeneration. Westfield, who built Europe's largest urban shopping
Croydon Athletic will request a personal hearing after being charged for 24 breaches of The Football Association's official rules and regulations. In a statement released on Wednesday, the club states they were contacted by the FA a few days
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 Blyth exhibition until December 4. Mr Blyth, owner of the gallery, was inspired by the changing
A promising psychology student died after being crushed in a nightclub stampede. Laurene-Danielle Jackson, 19, had started her second year at Kingston University when she visited Northampton for the Wickedest Wickedest event at the Lava & Ignite
Wreathes of remembrance have been laid as Croydon held two services in honour of servicemen who gave their lives defending Britain. Representatives from all three strands of the armed service, the fire brigade, police and Croydon British Legion
Girls and Leaders from the County of Greater London West, which covers the boroughs of Kingston, Merton, Richmond and Sutton, had the privilege of representing the Girlguiding Region of London and South East England (LaSER) in the Lord Mayor’s Show last
A club which uses social media to reunite drinkers with lost property has been named the best in Kingston at this year’s Best Bar None awards. The Acorn, in Richmond Road, carried off best pub award with the King’s Tun opposite Oceana in second
The fourth Elmbridge Literature Festival will culminate with a series of events celebrating writing for and by young people. Elmbridge children of all ages are catered for at events from workshops to poetry slams and theatre performances on
Businesses in Cheam have been plagued by power cuts and face thousands of pounds worth of damages. Throughout the summer roadworks hampered businesses around the Broadway and High Street which was reported by this newspaper. However,
Plans are underway to build a large ice skating rink in Wimbledon Park as part of this year’s Winter Wonderland festivities. For the first time, the ice rink will be built on the main field alongside a children’s funfair ride and refreshment
Police have charged four men after violence at a football match between Crystal Palace and rivals Brighton and Hove Albion. They are accused of a range of crimes, including threatening behaviour, assault and possessing drugs. Eleven
The story of a legendary goalkeeper who was driven to kill himself at his home ground Selhurst Park by the death of his fiancée has been published. Life-long Eagles fan James Wright, a former teacher at Cumnor House School, Croydon, has set
Sutton United chairman Bruce Elliott has insisted the club's directors will not squander its new found wealth as they bid to build a community club the town can be proud of. The Gander Green Lane side landed a money-spinning second round
Not a single mobile phone or handbag was stolen in Wimbledon town centre during a recent patrol by young volunteers, police claimed. Following recent warnings about opportunistic thieves targeting customers at coffee shops, Merton Police’s
Two shops have been caught selling knives to teenagers just two weeks after a family man was stabbed to death in Mitcham. Following the murder of 28-year-old Akilankumar Kanthasamy, a Tamil from Harrow who was stabbed outside a community centre
A man has been sentenced to six years in prison after stabbing another driver in a road rage attack. Jason Bradley, 43, from Tadworth, was sentenced at Guildford Crown Court on November 10 after being charged with wounding with intent and possession
Andrew Mitchell; Chestnut Road, Raynes Park I believe that the CPZ extension into Carlton Park Avenue, Vernon Avenue and Edna Road between 8.30am and 6.30pm will do very little for the residents of the Apostles in Raynes Park. The main
Environmental groups have warned surviving countryside could be under threat if a new planning policy becomes law. The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) launched a campaign in response to the Government's National Planning Policy Framework
Hundreds of voters have voiced their anger over a political "carve-up" of Streatham. Plans to split the current Streatham constituency among four new parliamentary seats were revealed as part of a shake-up outlined earlier this year.
Carshalton College has been awarded the Students’ Union Games Inspired Accreditation by the NUS. 14 students' union have been announced as the first recipients of the Be a Champion accreditation. The accreditation rewards and recognises the commitment
