Since the beginning of the Cold War, technology has been advancing faster and faster. Cassettes are being replaced with CDs and CDs are replaced with iPods. Videos are being replaced with DVDs and DVDs with iTunes downloads. I think it is fair to say
The Twilight Saga. Everyone’s heard of it, whether they like it, or not. Every year, since 2008, millions of teenagers around the world having been eagerly watching and following this set of motion pictures. While some complain about Kristen Stewart
If I asked you to think of someone who changed the world, someone who changed society for the better, whose name would you come up with? Mahatma Gandhi? Martin Luther King? Nelson Mandela? Fair enough. They were arguably some of the most influential
The Croydon High School Fashion Show is an annual event created solely by the Sixth Form girls. They strut their stuff over two nights of catwalks and dances. With the help of Whitgift boys, money is raised each year for their chosen charity. I spoke
Every year on the 1st of November men all across the World begin the month with a fresh clean shaven face. For the rest of the month they grow their moustarche with a message. They raise awareness for men’s health, in particular on testicular cancer
On Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th of November, forty two students from Surbiton High School played part in the annul school musical, this year’s being We Will Rock You. The performance is set in the far future, when real music is no more and real instruments
With Christmas fast approaching it can be difficult fitting everything in, especially Christmas shopping, card writing and of course, planning and buying the Christmas food. Christmas lights have been switched on all across the world, including the
Walking through Croydon on a chilly but sunny Sunday morning you’d think it was an ordinary weekday. The people rush up and down, doing a bit of Sunday shopping or just out for a simple walk to catch some fresh air. However, on this particular Sunday
400 pupils and teachers of Croydon High School danced along to hit songs such as the famed ‘Gangnam Style’ and classics like ‘The Macaraina’ and ‘Cha Cha Slide’. But why, on a Friday afternoon in November were they doing this? The ‘Dance-A-Thon
For two nights only, was Old Palace of John Whitgift School’s amazing production of Aristophanes’ ‘The Frogs’. The production was part of the school’s November Festival of Classical Literature, and let me tell you, this was a show to see! The
Bonfire Night, a celebration of Guy Fawkes attempt to burn up the House of Parliament on 5th November 1605 however his mission failed and was killed. The People of England usually celebrate on this day but this year over a week before 5th
The town's Christmas tree may look "like someone just threw some £1 lights at it" - but that's only 'fir' the time being according to the council. Sutton Council says it could not put decorations like baubles on the High Street tree because the
Police are appealing for help in tracing a man who is wanted in recall to prison. Jerome Samuels, 22, of Clapham Road, was convicted last year and released on licence in October. He has since breached his conditions and has been recalled to
Communities Secretary Eric Pickles was greeted by a chorus of jeers from protesters as he arrived at Battersea’s Rollo estate on Thursday. The minister unveiled the latest of Wandsworth Council’s Hidden Homes, an affordable housing scheme that
On Friday 12th of October members of Surbiton High School sixth form put on their best frocks and came to school with two pounds in their pocket to support Frocktober. The proceedings go towards Macmillan cancer support, a charity who work in order
As you may already know, the Rugby World Cup which is one of the biggest sporting events worldwide is coming to the capital; more precisely Twickenham in 2015. Aside from the rugby there will be huge effects on England’s home of the great sport, for
AFC Wimbledon boss Neal Ardley says they will not appeal Paul McCallum's red card picked up in the League Two defeat to Morecambe. The striker, making his Dons debut after a loan switch from West Ham United, was shown a straight red after the referee
Primary schools in Sutton are in the top 10 in the country, according to new figures. Almost nine in 10 - 87 per cent - of primary school children in the borough go to a good or outstanding school according to schools watchdog Ofsted. The figure
In September 2011, the Digital Leaders society was founded by Mr Eynon, Wallington County Grammar School’s Director of E-Learning. The Digital Leaders society was formed as a result of Information Technology (IT) being dropped from Wallington
Retail giants Hammerson and Westfield both spoke of their plans for the borough at a business conference today. The two companies, who are both vying to take over the Whitgift Centre, were guests at the Develop Croydon Conference 2012. A host
The countdown to Christmas has begun in earnest after the first set of festive lights came alight. Hundreds of families flocked to Whitton High Street to watch Santa take part in a procession and see entertainer Dusty the Dog switch on the Christmas
Croydon is very much open for business and ready for more investment according to Croydon Council. Councillor Jason Perry, cabinet member for planning, regeneration and transport, was speaking to delegates at the Develop Croydon Conference 2012
A St Helier man has denied 12 counts of rape on an underage girl. Kwesi Van Dyke, 44, is accused of raping the girl, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, on several occasions between 2007, when the girl was 11, and January this year.
A metal thief who broke into a Hackbridge flat to steal copper from the central heating system has been jailed. Carshalton man George Steel, 40, broke into an empty first floor flat in Corbet Close at around 2.30pm on Wednesday, November 7.
There will be life in the tower after Nestle. That is the message from new owners Legal & General Property who will submit detailed planning permission within the next 10 days to convert the building, of which the real name is St George’s House
London Welsh winger Dan Caprice has been cleared to play for the Exiles this weekend after seeing disciplinary charges for an alleged dangerous tackle thrown out. Caprice was cited for a challenge on Northampton Saints man Jamie Elliott in last
An 80-year-old man has appeared in court to deny possession of an illegal firearm. John Bertram Barnes pleaded not guilty to possession of an antique pistol without a licence at Croydon Crown Court this morning and will face a trial next year.
London Scottish have confirmed former France and Wasps flanker Serge Betsen will be joining their coaching staff in a major overhaul of the club's coaching structure. The Exiles, who secured a much needed 23-18 home win over Moseley on Saturday
Victims of domestic abuse are being urged to seek help from the council as part of a 16 day campaign. Speak Up Against Domestic Violence, organised by the Safer Merton team, started this week with a White Ribbon Day to raise awareness of the crime
London Welsh head coach Lyn Jones insisted there were more positives than negatives after seeing the Exiles slip to a 23-16 Aviva Premiership defeat to Northampton Saints. In difficult conditions Welsh made a flying start with an early penalty
Christmas: a joyous occasion for families and friends to join in unison, be festive and eat wonderful food, whilst watching the Queen make her usual speech of the past year's events. Whilst all this happens upon Christmas day, just how long beforehand
A landslide in Surrey is expected to cause delays and cancellations for weeks on busy a rail-route. Passengers who use Southern services between London Victoria and Horsham have been affected by late trains, revised timetables and amended services
A 31-year-old man has been jailed for snatching money out of tills. Nicholas English of Highgate Cottages, Fairoak Lane, Leatherhead, pleaded guilty to three till snatches where he amassed £540 from stores in Cobham, Weybridge and Horsley.
An electrical fault is thought to have caused a fire above a garage in Court Drive, Carshalton, last night. Firefighters from Wallington and Sutton were able to put out the blaze before it spread to the houses attached to the garage after they
Traffic was held up after a driver crashed into a barrier at the junction of Cherry Orchard Road and Lower Addiscombe Road earlier this morning. The driver of the car was taken to hospital with suspected whiplash after the crash, which did not
Actress Sheila Hancock spoke of her feminism during a visit last week in which she praised the suffragette movement and its strong tradition in Wimbledon. The 79-year-old visited William Morris House, in the Broadway, on November 22 for an evening
In Croydon are two local artists... Anne Collingwood - Jewellery designer and Christmas crafts 6 Hunters Way, off Brownlow Road, Croydon CR0 5JJ Tel: 020 8686 2815 Open December Friday 7th, Saturday 8th, Sunday 9th 11 - 4.00pm Anne is a local
Grab your hat, gloves and scarf and get your skates on to celebrate 10 years of Hampton Court Palace ice rink. Whether you are with a group of friends, on a family outing, or impressing a new date, winter skating at Henry VIII’s red brick Tudor
Sutton's Paralympic hero David Weir has been shortlisted for the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year award. The Roundshaw quadruple gold medallist is one of 12 sports people in with a chance of winning the annual award which will be presented
Prince Charles made his first official visit to the borough this week to praise a school which has transformed its fortunes through good food. Flanked by his healthy eating wingman, the TV chef Jamie Oliver, the heir to the throne chatted to youngsters
UKIP's candidate for this week's Croydon North by-election has sparked controversy by likening adoption by gay couples to "child abuse". Winston McKenzie described families headed by same-sex parents as "a hideous idea" and "unhealthy", claiming
Six people fled from a block of flats after fire broke out on the ground floor. Firefighters were called to the blaze in Byrne Road, Balham, at about 7.15am this morning. It was caused after someone living in the flat left a jumper on a lamp
Duke of Edinburgh bronze award is a challenging experience aimed at 15-16 year olds. As many of you know it consists of participating in a skill, sport, volunteering and the most demanding and daunting part of the DofE award is the two day expedition
Sadiq Khan visited Earlsfield's Burntwood School last week as part of Parliament Week. The Tooting MP was shown school facilities that are being built as part of Labour’s Building Schools for the future initiative. The Shadow Justice Minister
Outstanding businesses in Epsom and Ewell were rewarded for their efforts at the Epsom and Ewell Business Excellence Awards last week. Out of the many dozens of individuals and companies that had been nominated for awards, nine received coveted
A revamped recycling centre opened its gates with improved parking and an area for trailers to drop off garden waste. The 10-month redevelopment of Leatherhead Community Recycling Centre, in Randalls Road, introduced separate entrances for the
Helping the local heathland can help save on the cost of a Christmas tree this year. The Countryside Team is seeking volunteers to help pull pines to help the re-growth of heather and other native plants on Sunday, December 2. In return, helpers
A charity supporting terminally ill people with end of life care and their families is extending its services to support people in west Elmbridge from January 2013. The Brigitte Trust currently covers mid and east Surrey, including east Elmbridge
Harlequins’ Aviva Premiership title defence took another hit on Friday night as Bath got the better of them at the Rec, but director of rugby Conor O’Shea insists they are far from sunk. Stephen Donald won the battle of the boot with fellow
The man accused of murdering schoolgirl Tia Sharp is set to stand trial in May next year. Stuart Hazell, from New Addington, was not present for the hearing at the Old Bailey on Monday, when a trial date of May 7 was fixed. The 37-year-old
Plans to merge the borough’s children's services with Richmond are due to be discussed later today. A meeting of Kingston Council’s People’s Services Committee will be held tonight (Tuesday), where the proposals for an integrated service will be
A gritter Twitter service has been set up by Surrey County Council to help motorists plan their journeys during snow and ice this year. The social networking feed, @surreytravel, provides updates on gritting activity, weather conditions, road closures
Christmas is coming to Carshalton after festive-feeling folk campaigned to get Christmas lights for the first time. Carshalton has never had its own Christmas decorations but this year the High Street will be festooned with lights after Carshalton
Tatiana DeMaria visited the Music Technology department on Wednesday 14 November as part of an ongoing programme of one off seminars by music industry professionals. Tatiana is a British multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, singer and record producer
Music producer and part-time lecturer at Carshalton College, Andy Brook has received a triple nomination by the prestigious Music Producers, Guild, for UK Producer of the Year, Breakthrough Producer & Breakthrough Engineer of 2013. Andy, who teaches
