A Croydon Council officer who left his job after just six months was paid more than £46,000 as a golden handshake. Croydon Council paid more than £300,000 to four senior officers when they left their posts, a new report revealed today.
Sutton Arena hosted its second Paralympic Festival. The sporting event saw sportsmen and women of all abilities take to the track ahead of this summer's Paralympic Games. On Wednesday (June 20) athletes were offered a range of sporting
The Famous Five have all safely taken their maiden flights across the skies of South London. Sutton's five peregrine falcon chicks have all now fledged the nest, but the coming-of-age was not without its drama. Eyes and binoculars were
Food will never go to waste again if Sutton Council gets a share of a £250m from the Government. Sutton residents could see a new weekly food waste collection service introduced. At the first meeting of the new Environment and Neighbourhood
Controversial crowd control methods will be used again when Crystal Palace play fierce rivals Brighton this season, police warned. Police caused uproar among fans in January after erecting a steel wall at the top of Holmesdale Road, Selhurst
A multi-storey car park will become a theatre of dreams as renown Iranian director Hamid Pourazari opens his latest ambitious project. The culmination of months of work with more than 70 Croydon residents and refugees will manifest itself in a stage
Two people have been arrested after police were called to a fight. Officers were called to Dingwall Road, Croydon, at about 1.35pm to reports of an altercation. The men were arrested at the scene for possession of an offensive weapon
Travellers who pitched their caravans on a recreation ground have left after a week of controversy, which included fireworks being thrown at them. The five caravans arrived on the Fairfield in Kingston after driving in through a gap in fencing
Epsom’s newest tourist attraction is looking for an inspirational youngster to reward at its opening celebrations. Hobbledown, a children’s adventure park and farm in Horton Lane, opens on July 26, and is looking for nominations for a child
This letter writer has provided their name and address but asked for it not to be published Regarding your article 'Council to spend £50,000 on six-month traffic trial', Merton Council is forever trying to convince the residents of Wimbledon
The new face, or faces, of Epsom station were revealed by developers this week. A new ticket office and ticket machines have opened, alongside a new station concourse and decorated subway. But these are just the first elements of a radical
The last moments of a man murdered during last year’s riots were revealed in court this week as his two accomplices were sentenced for their involvement in the disorder. Handyman Trevor Ellis, from Brixton Hill, was gunned down in a car on
Tesco has seriously underestimated the impact on parking from its proposed Metro store in Ashtead, according to a new study. SAVE Ashtead’s Village Environment campaigning group(SAVE) does not oppose having a Tesco on The Street, but believes
A Selsdon doctor celebrated her 39th birthday by chopping off her locks to raise money for charity. Dr Neera Jaitly, a GP at Farley Medical Practice, has raised nearly £2,000 for The Little Princess Trust, a charity that makes wigs for children
A fortnight of fun is set to sweep the streets of New Malden for an annual community festival. A grand parade, boasting colourful and lively floats, bands and costumes to the theme of sport will wind its way up the High Street to launch the
The Green Dragon have released their Sunday lunchtime jazz set list for July unveiling a host of local and nationally recognised talent. The Adrian Reid Quartet on the 1st is a promising start. Formally of the Jazz Warriors, the original trio of Adrian
Councillors have joined forces with residents to oppose a planning application for a 15-storey tower block in Putney. The Putney Blades development would require full planning permission to redevelop 329-339 Putney Bridge Road and 45-53 Putney
The last moments of a man murdered during the Croydon riots were revealed this week. Handyman Trevor Ellis was gunned down in a car on August 8, the night widespread looting and violence took place across the borough. After his murder
Hear about the major issues in policing in Surrey at Surrey Police Authority’s next public meeting on July 12. Chief Constable Lynne Owens will answer questions at the force’s Mount Browne headquarters in Guildford. Items on the agenda include the 2011
A pop-up cinema company is bringing drive-in movies to Walton. Film Fugitive is screening Mamma Mia and Back to the Future at Apps Court Farm, Walton, during August. A 40ft inflatable screen will show the classics and sound will be transmitted through
Police have warned rioters "we are still coming for you" as they step up their hunt for looters. Nearly one year on from the civil disorder that destroyed parts of Croydon, the investigation team have repeated their commitment to catching everyone
Children from a primary school in New Addington visited Clarence House for an insect hunt with Prince Charles last week. The 'green team' from Wolsey Junior School attended the bioblitz and swept the organic garden at the royal residence, as
The son of a woman found dead at her home in Kingston has been arrested in northern Spain. Sean Heiss, 28, from Surbiton, was arrested by police in San Sebastian on a European warrant last Friday. His mother, Margot Sheehy was found
The head of Lambeth’s library service has left his position just two weeks before the results of a much anticipated public consultation are published. Praveen Manghani resigned his post at Lambeth Council last week to pursue a new role with
Chelsea have unveiled an artist's impression of their dream stadium next to Battersea Power Station - despite having their bid for the site rejected. Earlier this month Malaysian company SP Setia's rumoured £400m bid for the site was accepted
A 12-year-old girl who went missing on Monday evening has been found. Lambeth Police said Daniella Brown had been found "safe and well" after going missing in Tulse Hill.
The long awaited second annual Purley Festival is up and running with events for all the family. The first-ever Purley Festival, a week long event attracting over 100 individual activities from music, the arts, film, business and education, took place
Plans for a new recycling and recovery park went on display at a public exhibition on June 22 and 23. The proposals for Weylands treatment works recycling and recovery park, were on show at Hersham Village Hall. Bridge Court Holdings ltd and Clean Power
The garden of a brand new care home was filled with friends, family and wellwishers as residents held a housewarming party to thank fundraisers. Adults with learning difficulties, including Downs Syndrome, grabbed visitors by the hand and showed
The Scream Lounge, home to Croydon’s alternative music scene, is hosting another great line-up of rock, electronic and grunge acts. Promoter Big Sister has collected a trio of acts to entertain a diverse music taste for this coming Friday.
An amateur photographer who opened a new art gallery at the Clocktower has been nominated for the Croydon Champions arts champion award. John Reeve’s Click Clock Photography and Art Gallery in the Clocktower Café was officially opened on September
A demonstration took place on Saturday calling on the Government to halt the extradition of Babar Ahmad and Syed Talha Ahsan to the United States. Mr Ahmad's family and campaigners gathered outside the House of Commons, alongside those of Gary
Creditors owed money by Allders could have to wait as long as seven years before being repaid. Papers from financial experts Zolfo Cooper, which managed the previous administration of Allders Limited in 2005 and acted as liquidators of the
Free cycle rides are heading through the borough during August. The Sky Ride Local events have five different levels, starting with easy rides of three to five miles to 50-mile routes. All sessions are free and led by British cycling ride leaders at
North End will transform into the Whitgift Quarter featuring both the Whitgift Centre area and Centrale Shopping Centre under the retail giant Hammerson’s plan for Croydon. Anglo-French company Hammerson, responsible for shopping centres such
Two Guides from the Girlguiding County of Greater London West were extremely fortunate and excited to be selected for places on the Youth United Voyage on the Tall Ship Royalist, celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee sailing from Weymouth to Torbay
A 91-year-old man suffered a fractured hip after being floored by a cyclist following a heated argument. Merton police are appealing for witnesses who may have seen the incident outside Tesco Express in Wimbledon Village between 1.15pm and
South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust (SWLSTG) has welcomed the decision of the Secretary of State to expand Springfield Hospital. The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government gave the green-light for it to
An aspiring Premier League footballer who was left injured in a motorcycle crash has been awarded five millions pounds compensation. Luke Brock was riding his scooter in Norbury Avenue, Thornton Heath, when he was involved in a head-on collision
Two reporters from this paper are joining hundreds of men and women in their bras on Sunday to raise money for breast cancer research. The Sun Walk, in Battersea Park, will see people taking part in a 5k, 10k or half marathon challenge for
A teenage cyclist who dreams of racing in the next Olympics has been given £1,000 to get him on the road to success. Germain Burton, 17, of Windermere Road, near Streatham Common, hopes the cash will help him get one step closer to rivalling
A Croydon-based graphic artist has been selected to retell the London 2012 Olympics through a new project. PINS was chosen to be part of BT Art of Sport Project, an initiative launched to showcase the artist's works inspired by the London Olympic
A day centre for the elderly enjoyed a big jubilee celebration on Wednesday, June 20. Visitors to Sutton Lodge in Brighton Road, had a mock street party in the back garden of the centre. In the morning visitors got the opportunity to
