The definition of a favourite, as adjective, is to be the most liked and preferred above all others. In many schools up and down the country pupils would tell that they believe there is a favourite or a few favourites within their class. But, what
You may have heard about strange unique relationships between human and animals. This winter, I have begun an unforgettable, close friendship with a dog (male) fox, who I have named Caspian. In the 1940s, foxes colonised urban cities such as London
Heavy snowfall in the capital caused delays and disruption to the London transport system and resulted in the closure of hundreds of schools across the region. The snow affected some of the biggest train stations in the local area such as: London
Snow affects everyday life. These little innocent flakes that fall from the sky to children can bring great amounts of joy - whether it’s a day off school during term time or a day spent frolicking in the snow while their fingers and toes slowly turn
The pilot who died when his helicopter crashed into a crane continued to fly, despite several warnings about freezing fog. Pete Barnes, 50, was killed after his lightweight Agusta 109 helicopter crashed into the crane on top of St George's Wharf
A popular lollipop lady has quit her job after being tormented by school children, leaving parents campaigning for her to return. The lollipop lady, known as Jenny, worked at the crossing near Auckland Road and Sylvan Hill in Upper Norwood for
People struggling to pay their soaring energy bills finally have something to look forward to. The Department for Energy and Climate Change has announced a competition that will allow local authorities to bid for a share of £40 million in order
Dulwich Hamlet manager Gavin Rose says the club does not have the financial resources to bring in fresh players for the final push to promotion from Ryman League Division One South. And the coffers were not swelled on Saturday when the top of the
A pub has rejected claims made by a pathology team about a leak during their work Christmas lunch. The manager of Marquis of Granby, in Epsom, said he was dumbfounded by an Epsom Hospital pathology reception team member’s account of the meal on
A 100-year-old woman celebrated her birthday with a party organised by her neighbour. Cissy Harrison, of Watson Road, was joined by her daughter Susan and 16 guests at a party hosted by Alyson Euridge on Saturday, January 16. The birthday girl
A teenager was rushed to hospital after a sledging accident in Caterham on Monday. The 18-year-old boy suffered a head injury and was taken to St George's Hospital in Tooting for treatment. The accident was one of a number of snow related incidents
The 40th anniversary production of cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show attracted a stellar cast and audience, including the show’s creator Richard O’Brien. Among the stars attending New Wimbledon Theatre on opening night on Monday were former
A dog-loving policeman appeared on TV after taking on a new puppy. Dog expert Heath Keogh from Sutton Police Station was on ITV's Alan Titchmarsh Show on January 22 to talk about re homing dogs. PC Keogh appeared with his wife Michelle, and
Police say they are becoming concerned for the safety of Stuart Cowin, a resident of Medihands Health Care in New Malden. The 46-year-old was last seen in the New Malden area on Tuesday, 22nd January. Mr Cowin is Asian, approximately six feet
No further school expansions will take place next year, the council said after it discovered there were nearly 100 pupil vacancies across the borough this year. Merton Council said demand for school places was “lower than expected” this year and
A woman who fell in the ice and snow was evacuated by air ambulance yesterday. The woman in her forties fell over by Park Road, Banstead, shortly after 3pm. A South East Coast Ambulance spokesman said: “She was breathing but had a reduced level
Tooting & Mitcham United’s Dominic Vose is a man in demand after the midfielder was called back for a second trial at Premier League outfit Stoke City. The former West Ham United player has made four appearances in a Terrors shirt since making
An arts charity has been left out of pocket after thieves broke into its headquarters and raided a collection pot. A 19th century window was smashed along with a donation tin, worth about £150, during the break in at the Landmark Arts Centre, in
A group of young Ahmadi Muslims were out in force this weekend helping to shovel snow from pathways. Members from the local branch of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association (AMYA), based in Morden, set out in freezing temperatures help clear streets
Firefighters were called in to rescue an eight-month-old baby boy locked in a car at ASDA on Tuesday. Epsom firefighters were called to the store in Burgh Heath at 2.30pm.
A man was trapped in a car after a crash with a van on the M25 yesterday. Firefighters were called to the side of the road going from Reigate to Leatherhead between junctions 8 and 9 at 9.30am. A South East Coast Ambulance spokesman said they
An undefeated boxer will run the Virgin London Marathon two days after his eighth professional fight. Ricky Boylan from Carshalton, will run the 26 mile race on April 21 to raise money for the charity DEBRA. DEBRA is the national charity that
Angry parents are battling the Government in a bid to halt plans to turn a school into an academy after just one bad Ofsted report. Roke Primary School in Little Roke Road, Kenley, is set to become a Harris academy in changes parents say is threatening
Empty children's homes, school caretakers' houses and park-keepers' lodgings are to be used to shelter families in a bid to tackle Croydon's worsening homelessness crisis. Family centres and retirement homes are also among the disused council buildings
Police are renewing their appeal for information about missing 70-year-old diabetic Michael Turner. Mr Turner, of Highfield Road, Sutton, was reported missing in September by neighbours and his family have not heard from him. The last time
By Penny Smith; Melrose Avenue, Mitcham I recently saw Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs at the New Wimbledon theatre. The scenery, choreography, colours, the costumes were all beautiful, but what a terrible shame that killing had to be introduced
Protesters have been forcibly evicted from Battersea Park adventure playground following a dawn raid. Occupy London and Wandsworth Against Cuts have been occupying the playground for almost three weeks in a bid to save it from demolition. But
A former Crystal Palace footballer groped a young women in a nightclub and then punched her in the face when she objected, a court was told. Nathaniel Pinney, aged 22, repeatedly pulled his alleged victim's top down to expose her bra and cleavage
A dancer and model told she would never perform again after being left in a wheelchair by a rare stomach condition has defied doctors' predictions to dance once more. Hope Davis was given just six days to live before she had paralysis of the stomach
More than thirty different community groups will attend an open day this weekend with the great and the good of Colliers Wood. Organised by Making Colliers Wood Happy, the brainchild of residents association chairman Keith Spears, 'What's Going
The Independent Police Complaints Commission has confirmed it is investigating police involvement in the case of Rebecca Sessacar. Mrs Sessacar was found dead at her home in Duppas Hill Terrace on December 20. Bulent Sessacar, 28, has been
Concerns have been raised about privacy levels for victims reporting sexual assault and domestic violence if front counter closures at police stations go ahead. Under proposals by the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC), Croydon will
Fewer pupils are missing classes or being expelled from schools than at any point since records began, new figures have showed. Sixty-four children were permanently excluded from Croydon primary and secondary schools in the last academic year,
A rock and roll band are hoping for a successful 2013 as they continue their quest to become a household name, writes Andy Bloss. The Renounds, made up of friends Vince Baldwin, Jay Harding, James Norton, Gaz Hussey and Dan Bickerdike, are playing
While most of the country ground to a halt in the weekend snow, the hardy parkrun athletes were out in force. In the Crystal Palace race, Kim Hainsworth of Dulwich Runners won the women’s event with a personal best of 21 minutes, 15 seconds, ahead
An crash involving two cars has caused traffic to come to a standstill around the Coulsdon bypass. The A23 Brighton Road is blocked in both directions due to an collision at the junction with Star Lane in Hooley. Traffic is building on Brighton
Portuguese chicken restaurant Nando’s will open in Teddington at the end of the month. The Station Road venue, which will seat 100 people and bring 30 jobs to the area, will open its doors on Wednesday, January 30. Nicola Pegues, regional managing
Former Chelsea midfielder Craig Burley reckons his old club face a nightmare scenario in the FA Cup at Brentford on Sunday. The 41-year-old former Scotland international made more than 100 appearances for the Blues in the Premier League's formative
A man has been charged with GBH after a 26-year-old was found stabbed inside a flat. Billy Warren, 34, of no fixed abode, has been charged with GBH with intent. He is due to appear at Croydon Magistrates Court this morning. The police were
Two fraudsters who tricked banks into loaning them millions of pounds to buy landmark properties including Lunar House have been jailed. Achilleas Kallakis, 44, teamed up with Alexander Williams, also 44, to swindle the Allied Irish Bank and the
A woman whose car slid into a parked car on Saturday has slammed Surrey County Council (SCC) for demanding £1,000 for a grit bin for her road snow-bound street. Susan Palin, 49, who lives in Elmshorn, Epsom, said the road was an ice rink and the
Surrey County councillor for Weybridge Ian Lake has quit the Conservative Party and plans to stand as an independent candidate at the next election. The former Tory councillor and cabinet member for transport and environment announced his resignation
As the goals dry up, Crystal Palace boss Ian Holloway has bemoaned the Eagles’ lack of strength in depth. In November, Palace scored 13 goals in six Championship games, and in December the record stood at 11 in six games. However, since the
The parents of an experienced climber who fell to his death have been comforted by finding out he did nothing wrong by not wearing a helmet or using ropes. John Wooding, 29, known as Jack, fell when climbing in the Cairngorms, Scotland, on January
A trio of Princess Alice Hospice supporters will be setting off on a road trip with a difference. Jessica Mott, 22, from Poole, Freddie Jackson, 23, and Adam Ross, 20, from Shepperton, will travel 734 miles in two days, visiting 20 places with
Discounted membership at six borough leisure centres is on offer to any past or present member of Britain’s armed forces looking to get fit or exercise more in 2013. They can take advantage of discounts of up to 70 per cent on selected memberships
The council is clamping down on fly-tippers as part of the Keep It Clean campaign. Enforcement officers are keeping an eagle eye out on those who fly-tip and Croydon Council is reminding residents of the illegality of the practise. Area enforcement
Chef Paul Collins says: ‘Roast Shallots with Pennoni Regati, Chargrilled Butternut Squash and Pumpkin Seeds’. We say: ‘Shallot, squash penne’. Serves 4 Preparation time: 25 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes You’ll need: 1 small butternut
Gritters in Surrey have driven further than the distance from London to Bangkok in just four days. Surrey County Council’s winter operation kicked into high gear on Friday morning as snow began to blanket the county. From then, until the early
A Bollywood dancing schoolgirl has been shortlisted on the TV talent show Got to Dance. Nicky Nayak, from Sutton, is set for stardom at just six years old. In her first audition for the Sky 1 show, broadcast on Sunday, January 20, she was awarded
Croydon South MP Richard Ottaway has signed a book in the House of Commons to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. Mr Ottaway pledged his support to the Holocaust Memorial Day 2013 early day motion and committed to observe the 68th anniversary of the liberation
Hi I am Hassan a professional photographer, recently I have taken many photos of snow during my walks in Purley. My experiences have been surreal, walking in the 'in woods' at the end of Old lodge lane going towards the Kenley aerodrome. Through
