It is already 2012; the year of the London Olympics, the year of the Chinese Dragon, and the year we all make resolutions (again promising ourselves to stick to them this year!) Well we all know how it usually goes; January the 1st and we are all
This is a film that interprets Truman Capote’s experiences in writing his famous novel, In Cold Blood. Capote reads about the horrific murder that occurred in Kansas and decides that he would like to write a book about it. He travels to where this event
The chair of governors at a college in Crystal Palace has been made an MBE in the New Year Honours. Malcolm Parkinson, 63, the founding marketing director of B&Q, became a governor at Capel Manor in 1984. He has chaired the governing body since
A shop owner has declared the ‘death’ of the high street after learning that his failing business will be replaced with a pawnshop. Blazewear in Streatham High Road is preparing to shut its doors for the last time following months of declining profits
A project to turn the route from Wimbledon station to the All England Club into a walking tourist attraction has received £45,000 in funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund. The Wimbledon Way will see the area's history and culture celebrated on information
A double decker bus crashed into the entrance of a busy supermarket this morning. Police were called at about 10.45am to reports of a number 28 bus crashing into the Sainsbury's supermarket in Garratt Lane, Wandsworth. No one was injured
A body has been found following a house fire in Ewell. The deceased is understood to be a man in his 70s who lived at the property. Firefighters were called to tackle the blaze in a semi-detached house in Stoneleigh Park Road shortly
A man was arrested after allegedly trying to escape in his car from police. Officers were on patrol in Surrey Street, Croydon, at 8pm last night when they requested a vehicle to stop. The car attempted to drive off but was stopped a
Everybody knows that Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year! A time when families come together and spread a lovely warm festive cheer. This year two different Wimbledon events made a big contribution to this festive spirit. “Wimbledon
An elderly woman has been found dead after a fire in Coulsdon. The woman, in her 90s, was found by a neighbour at her home in Woodplace Lane yesterday morning. Police were called to the address at 9.40am. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene
A series of lunchtime concerts are on offer at the Riverhouse Barn. The Walton theatre will stage one each month between now and March. The first, on January 11, featured pianist Elmar Gazonov who has given recitals and performed as a soloist with orchestras
Police are investigating a serious fire at a house in Ewell. Firefighters were called to tackle the blaze in a semi-detached house in Stoneleigh Park Road shortly before 1am this morning. The fire caused extensive damage to the ground
One of Oxshott’s longest-serving doctors has announced his retirement after 30 years. Doctor Nicholas Down will retire from Oxshott Medical Practice at the end of March, after a quarter of a century working there as a senior partner.
A councillor is "immensely proud" after learning she is to be made an MBE. Councillor Edith Macauley JP was recognised for services to the community in the Queen's New Years Honours list. She works in the trade union movement and is
A man was taken to hospital with possible spinal injuries after falling into a basement well this morning. The man, in his 30s, fell six ft into the cavity at a house in Leathwaite Road at about 1.45am. It is understood he had been socialising
The gym used in the nativity scene of Love Actually could be knocked down to fund a school's potential transformation into an academy. Wandsworth Council is looking into ways to cover the costs of refurbishments at the Elliot School, in Pullman
A party was held for dozens of young carers. Many young people in Sutton are helping to care for their loved ones at home, and get help and support from the Sutton Carers Centre. The party was held shortly at the centre in Benhill Avenue
A shoplifter has admitted stealing hundreds of pounds of clothes within days of his sentencing for a similar crime. Magistrates noted Simon Vincent carried out his latest crime, at TK Maxx in Wimbledon, less than a week after appearing in court
Christmas came early for three winners of a hospice lottery. The St Raphael's Hospice pre-Christmas draw gave £3.000 to Derek and Anne Tucker and a £4,600 rollover prize to Mr Reg Brosnan, both of whom live in Sutton. All have seen relatives
