One week ago, half term for millions of children across the UK began. However, the farewell for girls at Tiffin was no ordinary day. The loud shouts of girls were heard through the corridors, each house trying to chant its name the loudest. It
The elegant Sesame in Kingston Road oozes sophistication and splendour as you take a seat at one of its stylishly set tables, with burgundy decor completing the setting. The waiters are attentive as you soak up the relaxed ambience of the cosy
Hundreds of houses have been left without landlines and internet since Tuesday due to cable thieves. Those affected are not set to have their services restored until next Wednesday after thieves dug up cables in Southbridge Place, Croydon,
A man accused of having an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence will stand trial next month. Gary Simmons, 43, of Hazel Way, Chipstead, was bailed today and will appear at Guildford Crown Court on March 14. Mr Simmons was
The town centre is once again to be the set for a hit TV comedy. Film crews are getting ready to film the third series of PhoneShop in Sutton. A base has been set up in the car park of Sutton Point and features make up trailers, dressing rooms
Drivers face another week of delays after roadworks on a 'dangerous' crossing overran. The crossing at the junction of Leatherhead Road and Merritt Gardens will be delayed for another week. Work on an improved pedestrian crossing, following
More than 2,700 people were caught watching TV without a licence in the borough last year. Thousands more licence-evaders were snared in Croydon by authorites compared to neighbouring boroughs. Figures published by TV Licencing reveal more
Brentford may have crashed out of the FA Cup at Stamford Bridge, but boss Uwe Rosler will not mind if his men learn their lesson. The Bees matched the European champions for nearly two-and-a-half hours of football until Juan Mata’s second half
A gang member jailed for the manslaughter of a care worker stabbed to death outside a nightclub is being hunted by police. Aspiring model Edwin Bamfo, of Upper Norwood, was jailed for 10 years in December 2006, for the manslaughter of Charles Anokye
Hundreds of mourners lined the streets as a horse-drawn hearse carried a well-loved gypsy figure and traditional rag-and-bone man to his final send-off. David Hilden, 70, was warden of the Latham's Way travellers' site in Beddington from its opening
A pensioner who was robbed of £2,000 just minutes after withdrawing it from the bank has claimed police should have done more to catch the culprits. Two thieves seized on Gerry Graves, 75, in the arcade leading to the former Allders department
A former Croydon Council election candidate found guilty of benefit fraud illegally pocketed over £29,000 it has been confirmed. Graham Axford of Belgrave Road, South Norwood, denied six counts of fraud by false representation in relation to housing
Over 150 empty properties have been brought back into use in the last year. As part of their efforts to address the shortage of housing in Croydon, the council has returned 157 empty properties to use. Around 1,300 homes in the borough have
Community leaders have backed a new licensing policy which will prevent clusters of off-licenses and convenience stores selling alcohol. Croydon Council want to introduce Cumulative Impact Zones in 17 out of 24 wards in the borough. This means
Dog owners will be able to get their pet pooch microchipped for free this month. From April 2016, dog owners will face a fine of £500 if they do not microchip their dog in a bid to cut the number of strays. The size of a grain of rice, microchips
Bees midfielder Adam Forshaw has already put Sunday’s FA Cup defeat at Chelsea behind him, but it will remain in the memory banks to serve as a reminder of what Brentford could achieve. Boss Uwe Rosler’s men crashed 4-0 at Stamford Bridge in
The RA homes wonderful exhibitions of varying tastes and mediums. It is a powerhouse for the latest art, revered artists and expert led seminars on topics within the art world. What is so special about it you may ask? Well, from the moment you walk
One of Kingston’s longest serving councillors went to Buckingham Palace to pick up his MBE last week. Councillor David Fraser, 85, was presented with the accolade by the Queen on Wednesday, February 13. He was given the honour for his work
I read with interest your article in the Sutton Guardian about the fate of the old Dolphin pub. http://www.suttonguardian.co.uk/news/10243140.Pubs_face_supermarket_sweep/ It’s a crying shame that this historic building - which has a lot of
A security guard accused of stealing a microphone set to be used by Robbie Williams has walked free after his trial collapsed. Oliver Davis, 48, of New Barns Avenue, Mitcham, was due to stand trial over allegations he stole a £4,000 Beyer Strässer
Hampton & Richmond Borough chairman Steve McPherson has vowed to fix the club’s problem pitch. The Beavers have invested about £25,000 in the playing surface at the Beveree in recent years, but part of the pitch remains a problem and a
By Laura Davis; Central Road, Morden In reply to the letter from Stella and Steve St. Lawrence, I totally agree with them. I have lived in the same road for 8 years. My daughter was almost run down by a stupid driver chatting on her phone and
Walton Casuals boss Danny Carroll is hoping waiting a long time to win a football match at home is like waiting a long time for a bus – three come along at once. A Mu Mann double ensured the Stags ended their seven month wait for a Ryman Division
Harlequins’ historic reputation over the years has been for being rugby’s fancy Dans, writes John Payne. Never short of a star name or two, unstoppable on their day and perhaps displaying a superiority complex that belied a pretty bare trophy
Calls for Surrey's outspoken police commissioner to resign have been voiced after his controversial comments in last week's exclusive interview with the Epsom Guardian. Charles Crichlow, president of the National Black Police Association and a
Indie folk favourites Stornoway blew into town yesterday for a gig at Banquet Records' New Slang night at McClusky's. The four piece from Oxford are on tour in support of their forthcoming album, Tales From Terra Firma, released on March 11.
Three men who stalked security vans in a stolen car waiting for the perfect moment to grab cash boxes did not plan to use force, a jury has ruled. Girry Richardson, 20, Charlie Critchley, 19, and Nicholas George Carter, 20, were rammed off the
This February half term in the Wetland and Wildfowl Trust Centre in Barnes, families and guests were in for a treat seeing various birds of prey up close and personal. The event ran from the 23rd to 25th February 2012 and attracted many families; birds
Poison pen letter writers be warned - these post boxes have eyes. Post boxes around south London have been given a set of eyes thanks to a mysterious graffiti artist. A number of the stickers have emerged in previous months, and it's proving
My name’s Hannah Rogers, I’m seventeen, and my first book is out publically this Monday. “Art of Deduction” is a book that I’ve been working on for a long time and it’s not been easy. A collaborative work of art and writing about Sherlock Holmes
Harlequins fly half Nick Evans is expected to be fit to face Exeter Chiefs next week, having missed last weekend’s win over Leicester with an ankle injury. Ben Botica, who had a 100 per cent record with the boot against the Tigers, continues to
London Scottish coach Simon Amor insists he is not looking at the Championship table, despite edging closer to the play-off berths. Four consecutive wins – including last weekend’s 20-17 triumph at Cornish Pirates – has Scottish just eight
AFC Wimbledon boss Neal Ardley has continued his recruitment drive to avoid relegation with a double swoop into the loan market for two untested strikers. Ardley has signed 19-year-old Brennan Dickenson from Brighton & Hove Albion on an initial
Uwe Rosler’s game plan nearly worked at the weekend, but in the end the Blues swatted the Bees. Middlesbrough are next in line in the FA Cup, with the reward for success at the Riverside on Wednesday, being a clash at Old Trafford against Manchester
Gold medals came at the double for young athletes Sophie Mace and Pippa Earley at the Surrey Indoor Championships at the weekend. Walton Athletics Club throwing star Mace, 14, became a double shot put champion throwing 11.70metres to win the U15
By Councillor Oonagh Moulton I read your article 'Decaying Christmas trees left uncollected by council' on the very day that I received a particularly irritating standard response from the council to queries that I raised based on residents’ and
A man was charged today with threatening to kill another man on Epsom Downs. Gary Simmons, 43, Hazel Way, Chipstead, is due to appear at South East Surrey Magistrates Court in Redhill later today. Armed police were called to the scene when
Kingstonian boss Alan Dowson needs a pick-me-up this weekend after swallowing the bitter pill of defeat at Whitehawk on Tuesday night, writes Stuart Amos and Taimour Lay. Former Carshalton Athletic striker Danny Mills bagged a brace in the
Met Police boss Jimmy Cooper is hoping new boys Duran Reynolds and Tommy Kavanagh can fire the Blues to the Ryman Premier League play-offs. Dagenham & Redbridge star Reynolds, who played for the Blues last season, returned to Imber Court
Traders are getting lessons in how to spot underage drinkers and smokers. Sutton Council is helping shopkeepers know when people are under 18, identify fake IDs and understand the law around underage sales. As part of the council's Health Responsibility
Team GB international James Tindall struck a hat-trick at Canterbury to send Surbiton into the Men’s Hockey League Premier Division top four on Sunday. Tindall took his season’s open play goal tally to 10 to give his side a 3-0 half-time lead
Winger Andy Wright may not be returning to the Championship with Esher next season, but at least he feels as though he has progressed. The 26-year-old joined the club from current Championship strugglers Doncaster Knights in 2011 and was part
Hercules Wimbledon's Lisa Crow battled through ankle-deep to finish a strong 50th out of more than 250 runners in the South of England senior women's cross country championship at Parliament Hill Fields last weekend. Best of the depleted senior
Voters will take to the polls to choose their new Berrylands councillor on Thursday, February 28. Five candidates are vying to join the Liberal Democrat and Conservative representatives already on the ward. The last election in 2010 saw the Lib
Kingston rugby star James Lightfoot-Brown has been assured his road to the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in 2016 will not be blocked by Stuart Lancaster’s senior stars at the last minute. Lightfoot-Brown is the youngest member of the current England
By Jonny Muir Herne Hill Harriers' teenager Ed Olsen claimed a superb bronze medal at the South of England cross country championships last weekend. Olsen finished third in the U15 boy's race and was just eight seconds behind the winner, Nene
A man with mental health issues was discharged by care practitioners just weeks before launching a series of arson attacks in Kingston, a court has heard. Barry Davies, 52, pleaded guilty to 11 counts of arson between December 15 and December 18
Toby Ajala bid farewell to AFC Wimbledon this week but has backed the Dons to beat the drop without him. The flying winger, who returned to parent club Bristol City after the Dons’s mid-week draw with Northampton Town, firmly believes Neal Ardley
By Matthew Kiernan Croydon Harrier Samuel Osewa powered home to win the showpiece Surrey County 60m indoor title last weekend at Sutton Arena. The 22 year-old, who no doubt noted club colleague James Dasaolu’s national success seven days previously
Surrey Police are asking people to keep their bags and purses in sight after a number of purse dipping incidents in supermarkets in the past week. The police received six reports relating to thefts of purses from bags in Cobham, Esher and Weybridge
A man from Esher is among the best groomed men in Britain, after making it into the final 30 of a national competition to win a modelling contract. Mark Schofield, 31, of Greenways, beat thousands of entrants and will go head to head with 29 other
Crystal Palace striker Stephen Dobbie says there was just one reason he moved to Selhurst Park – because under Ian Holloway, you never know what is going to happen. Dobbie, who made the move from Brighton & Hove Albion in the January transfer
Firefighters were called to a blaze caused by sausages left cooking. They were called to the flat in Wroughton Road, Battersea, at 10.30pm last night. A man living in the flat fell asleep while attempting to make his supper. He called the
Hercules Wimbledon Athletic Club teenager Theo Etienne warmed up for the biggest race of his evolving athletics career by taking the silver medal in the U17 60m sprint at the Surrey indoor athletics championships last weekend. Etienne, 16, who
Power cuts in Kingston last night were caused by routine maintenance work, UK Power Networks (UKPN) has said. 169 customers in the Castle Street area had their power supply interrupted at about 10pm. A UKPN spokesman apologised for the interruptions
A convenience store in Hersham has become the latest victim in a spate of burglaries at businesses selling cigarettes and alcohol. Three offences since the end of January have been linked and all the Elmbridge stores were broken into overnight
Harlequins legend Jason Leonard reckons beating the French inspired England’s World Cup win and is hoping for a repeat performance this weekend. The 44-year-old packs down for the British & Irish Legends when they take on France Legends
Like a scene from a period drama beautifully crafted horse-drawn carriages were driven through Horton Country Park on Saturday. Fifteen carriages were part of the annual British Driving Society's Valentines Drive. Organiser Lawrence Saupe said
Stoneleigh library re-opened as a volunteer-run service at the weekend – despite professional staff members still being required to help run it for the next few weeks. More than 100 residents turned up to see the library re-open as a community
Wimbledon player coach Ben Marsden praised their former GB international Ben Hawes after his hat-trick helped send the Dons to the top of the MHL Conference East. Saturday’s 4-2 win over Holcombe, which included a Chris Gregg strike, saw Marsden
Two mums took their fight to retain services at St Helier hospital right into the office of the healthcare review threatening it. Michelle Baker and Karen Russell from the St Helier estate organised a huge picnic in front of St Helier hospital
Increasing numbers of fake £20 notes are being used in the town centre and need to be stamped out, according to businesses. Traders in Surrey Street Market and business owners nearby are concerned about a spike in circulation of fake money, especially
