The Kiss Chosen One is back for its second year. For those who don’t know, it’s a competition held by the Kiss Radio Station (FM100) for aspiring radio presenters. Last year’s winner AJ King now has his own permanent slot four nights a week. The auditions
This eye-catching piece by artist Koh Sang Woo is just one example of the art available at the much-loved Affordable Art Fair. The event, which kicks off today and runs until Sunday, will feature work worth between £40-£4,000 from more than
Director of rugby Conor O’Shea has revealed cover for injured Harlequins hooker Chris Brooker will come from these shores. The 25-year-old England Saxon went under the knife on Thursday and faces a year on the sidelines after dislocating his
A bid for a Muslim community centre could get the boot after a 323-strong petition. Councillors recommended rejecting the bid to convert office space in Argent House, Hook, into a Jamatkhana Community Centre at the south of the borough neighbourhood
Former News of the World journalist Neville Thurlbeck has described allegations he intimidated a witness as "far-fetched." He was arrested yesterday and bailed to return to a police station at a later date. The Hinchley Wood resident has been on police
The author of Captain Corelli's Mandelin will star as the narrator of Sunday Morning at the Centre of the World. It is the only play Louis de Bernières has written, which promises audiences a multi-sensory theatrical experience. In this unique show
A man accused of shooting his friend during a bungled robbery has denied they had intended to rob watches. Daniel Tesfay, 27, is accused or murdering Jonathan Barnes at a property in Morland Road, Croydon, on August 23 last year. Mr
A creative writing company has launched a short story writing competition for budding writers, to coincide with the Wandsworth Arts Festival. The competition theme is games, linking to the Olympic year. Entrants are encouraged to be as imaginative as
Life is a cabaret for audiences who visit the monthly cabaret showcase Cheese 'n Crackers, promising music, comedy and cheesiness. Visitors can sit back and relax in the plush surroundings of the Battersea Barge, while enjoying a variety of
A 10-year-old who was taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Wallington was back at school today. The boy, a pupil at Foresters Primary School, was struck by a car in Mollison Drive at about 3.50pm. He was taken to hospital and treated for
A charity worker from Tooting has made it to the MasterChef final being screened tonight. Shelina Permallo, 29, a British-born Mauritian originally from Southampton, has wowed the judges with her spicy flavours. The former charity worker
Comedian and political activist Eddie Izzard took part in a whirlwind tour of the town to support Labour Mayor of London candidate Ken Livingstone. Izzard, who has been a Labour party member since the 90’s, arrived at East Croydon Station to
Fundraisers took place in a charity walk across London dressed as dogs to raise money for Battersea Dogs and Cats Home last Friday. It was organised by Kyle Hoelger, store manager of Pets at Home in Battersea, with funds going towards helping
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man was viscously attacked and robbed in Brixton. He was left with serious facial injuries and had items of property stolen following the incident outside Beatrice House in Bonham Road
A 40-year-old woman has been arrested for suspected terrorism offences. The woman was arrested in South London at 4.30am and taken to a police station, where she remains in custody. She was arrested in connection with an alleged posting of extremist
One of Britain’s most popular dishes can be a source of food poisoning scientists said. Aberdeen university researchers have found that chicken liver pate if not cooked properly can lead to food poisoning. This is contrary to top chefs
Youngsters of all ages can take a ride back in history during the Easter holidays at Brooklands Museum. With the museum’s ever-popular car rides operating on weekdays from April 2 to 5 and April 10 to 13, and all the usual exhibits, there will be plenty
Last week was long and painful, this week has flown by and the expected survival target has edged a little closer. It’s not a warm summer’s daybreak just yet, but the sky shows signs of brighter times to come. Dagenham come to visit on Saturday, producing
Back to Planet Earth now for a reboot of an old, familiar franchise. FIFA Street was a familiar name through the mid-to-late part of the noughties, with appearances on the Gamecube, Xbox (original) and PS2. Now, EA has built a new game for
Tamarind Spice is a modern Indian restaurant quickly building a reputation as one of the best in Epsom and Ewell. Previously known as The White Castle, Tamarind Spice in Chessington Road in West Ewell, underwent a full refurbishment in 2009
I love a good curry, so when the chance came up to visit Haweli in Belmont I grabbed it with both hands. Haweli is a well-respected Indian restaurant which has been run by the Chowdhury family for the past 19 years. Its reputation locally
Dozens of students and teachers walked from Hyde Park to Tooting on Saturday to raise funds for the education of two Rwandan girls. About 80 walkers from Burntwood School, in Burntwood Lane, Tooting tackled the 8.5km walk, including principal
Furniture and home ware giants Ikea have evacuated shoppers in Croydon. The Purley Way store was forced to ask customers to leave just before 12.30pm this afternoon after the fire alarm sounded. A fire crew was called to the scene but
A teenager who stabbed a boy hours after appearing in court accused of attacking a man with a knife, has been jailed for 14 years. Nathan McLeod of Brook Road, Thornton Heath, was found guilty of murdering Temiyado Ogunneye, following a trial
We have a pair of tickets for Saturday's St Patrick's Day race meeting at Kempton park to give away - but you have to be quick. Following on from a great week's racing at the Cheltenham Festival, Kempton Park offers you the opportunity to enjoy
Sports clubs personalities have the chance to grab a cash boost worth up to £13,000. Elmbridge Council has made the grant aid money available to clubs and individuals in the area during 2012-13. Sports clubs based in Elmbridge are eligible to apply
Guard dog teams could replace privately funded police officers in Croydon town centre. Security firm Guard Dog Security (GDS) has told Croydon business leaders they can protect the town centre for half the cost of the police, while also offering
An injured puppy was found abandoned in a park. Riverside Animal Centre took in the six-month-old cross-breed terrier last week after it was found injured in Oaks Park. It was believed it could have been dumped after hurting its hip,
When it comes to Japanese role-playing games, it’s easy to dismiss them as grand, lengthy stories about unlikely teens saving the world with giant swords. But while The Last Story may have come from the creator of the renowned Final Fantasy
The true extent of the horror in Croydon during the August riots has been revealed in a police report. Details of the rioting and violence which saw Croydon the worst hit borough have emerged in the Metropolitan Police’s 'Four Days in August
A seventh man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a man during the August riots. Trevor Ellis was fatally shot on the night of August 8 as rioters ransacked Croydon. At about 9.20pm officers discovered Mr Ellis, 26, in
Police are investigating after a body was found close to Streatham woods. Officers and paramedics from the London Ambulance Service were called to Ryecroft Road between Streatham and West Norwood shortly after 4pm on Sunday afternoon.
A pensioner who knows how to pack a punch has achieved the remarkable feat of gaining a black belt in martial arts. Monica Senior, from Evelyn Road, Mitcham, said she no longer needs a walking stick and has vastly improved her mobility and
On my pubgoing travels, the Woodstock pub has not had the best reputation in the borough. So when I heard they had turned themselves around I was sceptical. Expecting a rough-and-ready local watering hole full of underage drinkers in
The wife of the man killed by his cousin described how their son had asked for his father's life back for Christmas. Melissa Coleman, told police how Paul Coleman, 35, who died after cousin Peter Attwell, 32, hurled a breezeblock at him, was
Waterstones may have closed in Epsom on Monday but a new book centre has opened up at the other end of the town. Books for Free in the Upper High Street may not have anything like the range of books that were available in the Ashley Centre
A fun-loving 100-year-old who was born in the year that the Titanic sank celebrated her milestone birthday on Saturday. Family and friends held a party for Mildred Hawkins, at the Longmead Social Centre, Epsom, which was attended by Councillor
Former amateur boxer Mark Houlden made a triumphant return to action on Saturday night at the Queensbury Boxing League’s night of champions event, writes Alan Foley. The 34-year-old took the scalp of Carshalton’s highly-rated light welterweight Craig
About 150 cannabis plants were discovered when a drug den was raided by police. Officers from Purley Safer Neighbourhood Team received information the plants were being grown at the address in Foxley Lane. The team raided the address
A man has been arrested in connection with a murder at a YMCA in Croydon. Rajendra Patel died on March 10 from a pulmonary thromboembolism, deep vein thrombosis of the left thermeral vein and a fracture to the left ankle. He had been
Police have stepped up patrols outside a primary school after two men tried to entice a girl into their van. The year five pupil at Cheam Fields Primary School was close to a yellow van when a man shouted out to her. One of the two men
These two-week-old squirrels are being hand-reared at an animal centre after being separated from their mother. The two babies are thought to have been found after their nest in trees in Collingwood Recreation Ground, Sutton, fell to the ground
Teenage swimmer Georgia Smith went to the Olympic trials last week and came back with a personal best. The 15-year-old Epsom District Swimming Club member qualified for the 50m freestyle at the trials, which doubled up as the national championships,
Plans to allow community groups to manage south London’s biggest summer festival could kill off the show, it is feared. Opposition councillors claimed the Lambeth Country Show, which cost £470,000 to stage last year and attracted about 180,000
Smoke seen coming out of a Sutton video store today was from a security alarm, not a fire. A concerned resident dialled 999 shortly after 8.30am after spotting the smoke in Blockbuster Video in Sutton High Street. Firefighters went to
A retired nursing home manager had his throat slit for just £60 after returning to rural Kenya to do charity work. Titus Musee, 66, former manager at Woodlands Nursing Home, Caterham, was working in a remote area not far from the capital Nairobi
Guard your purses and handkerchiefs, child pickpockets could be lurking anywhere. The Secombe Theatre has opened its doors to thieves and street urchins as Oliver Twist comes to Sutton. Following its recent revival in the West End, originally starring
Paul Dipre marks a year in charge of Carshalton Athletic tomorrow and admits it has been a baptism of fire. The Robins owner sacked Mark Butler 12 months ago and decided to take over team affairs himself, leading them to a 13th place finish. But this
Battle lines are drawn between Wandsworth Council and campaigners trying to stop the demolition of a listing building and the sale of playing fields to fund a new academy school. In November, the council announced plans to convert Elliot School
Controversial plans to temporarily move a primary school onto a playing field have reignited fears over safety, traffic and overcrowding. If approved Christ Church Junior School in Elm Road, New Malden will be relocated into seven temporary
A retired nursing home manager had his throat slit for just £60 after returning to rural Kenya to do charity work. Titus Musee, 66, a former manager at Shirley View, Cheam, and deputy manager of St Jude's nursing home, Sutton, was working in
A cat-lover named Bone had to see the funny side after being bitten by a dog. Denis Bone, 62, was bitten by the Staffordshire-type dog in Central Road, Worcester Park, at 2.20pm on February 18. He is appealing for witnesses to the attack
Tickets for the third stage of the London 2012 sports testing programme go on sale at 10am. The London Prepares series, which acts as a test run for this summer's main event, features a range of sports across London. Full price tickets range
Firefighters are currently tackling a fire at a Sutton video store. A crew from Sutton fire station are tackling the blaze at the Blockbusters store on High Street, Sutton. It is not yet known if anyone is injured or has had to be helped
A teenage boy was robbed while waiting for his parents to pick him up from near to Thames Ditton station. The 14-year-old was waiting in Weston Green Road, at the junction with Embercourt Road, between 3.40pm and 3.50pm on Wednesday, March
A woman forced to live in a one bedroom flat above a derelict pub in Croydon with her partner and two young children, one suffering from leukemia, is terrified her family will end up on the streets. Stacey Kearns, 37, and her family were
A primary school raised over £11,000 by carrying out the first ever Mini Marsden March. The whole of Seaton House school, including nursery children, walked from their location on Banstead Road South to the Royal Marsden Hospital in Sutton
A train driver killed himself minutes after attacking his wife with a knife in her home. Tariq Goss died after he was hit by a train at Upper Warlingham station in the early hours of March 2. Minutes earlier police had been called to
Poor training and communication hindered the rescue of a skipper who drowned after falling from a yacht according to a new report. Christopher Reddish, 46, of Grandinson Road, Battersea, fell overboard off Selsey Bill in West Sussex on June
Heroic rescue attempts failed to save a drunk property manager who tried to swim across the River Thames, an inquest heard. Laurence Newman died despite desperate bids by members of the public to pull him from the water and resuscitate him
Police are looking for a gang of four youths who robbed a 15-year-old boy at knifepoint for his mobile phone. The teenager was approached as he walked along Garrad’s Road, Streatham, last Wednesday (March 7) just after 4pm. One youth
The former owner of a bar shut down due to links with gangs has been stripped of his license to sell alcohol and ordered to carry out community work. Seevan Aurokium, 39, pleaded guilty to two breaches of his premises license for Bar Se7en
A scrap metal thief called George Steel was caught red-handed stealing metal. Mr Steel, 39, from Ferndale Crescent, Carshalton, was stealing metal from a boarded up property in Durand Close, Carshalton on Friday March 9. He had forced
A college has been told it must improve standards or face closure after it received a dismal rating from Government inspectors. Lambeth College, the borough’s largest education provider, received an overall rating of “inadequate” in its most
Eclectic rock band Kobayashi will headline a free gig at the Scream Lounge. The Croydon rockers, of whom half the members are paramedics, will be joined at the alternative music venue by Junkyard Choir and Tilt at Windmills on Friday March 23 The Scream
A family orphaned in the Boxing Day Tsunami are using their business to fund an orphanage in their parent’s honour. A Christmas break to Sri Lanka in 2004 for the Forkan family turned to tragedy when the tsunami, which would go on to claim
The £219m St Helier Hospital rebuild might be modified as a result of the health care review that has placed the hospital’s A&E and maternity at risk. The rebuild was approved in March 2010 for a major redevelopment of the hospital including
A man is seeking 25 people to climb Mount Kilimanjaro with him in aid of St Raphael’s Hospice. Cheam entrepreneur, Roger Davies, 63, is looking for people to complete the challenge with him in September to raise money for St Raphael's Give
A historic levy is costing Sutton taxpayers £200,000 a year to fund a north London park more than 20 miles away. Sutton Council is calling for an end to the precept, added to council tax bills across London ,that props up the Lee Valley Regional
Leslie Carter and his wife Tina are the driving forces behind a new Isle of Man based motor racing team called AFC Motorsport, and the name is no coincidence. Carter is a long-term AFC Wimbledon supporter and his racing team is sponsored by the vice
Mothers are invited to put their feet up and enjoy a day of indulgence at the Old Rectory on Sunday. After the success of last month's Valentine's Day cream teas, where visitors said the spread trumped The Langham on Regent Street, the afternoon
By Councillor Diane Neil Mills, Abbey ward (Conservative) We were pleased with the decision taken by Merton Council on Wednesday to reverse last year’s decision to reduce the free 20 minute parking to 10 minutes across Merton. We, the
