A creative writing group is inviting budding authors to enter a short story competition. Chalk the Sun, based in Balham, are organising the competition to tie into the Wandsworth Arts Festival 2013. Shortlisted finalists will be invited to
A mother-to-be is facing the terrifying prospect of giving birth alone because new immigration laws could force the deportation of her Japanese husband. Marianne Bailey, 35, from Wandsworth, met Kei Yamamoto, 30, when she was working as an industrial
AFC Wimbledon midfielder Harry Pell says it is time to sort out the men from the boys as the League Two relegation fight enters the final phase. The 21-year-old, signed from Hereford United in January, has become a fans’ favourite after his energy
Burger-lovers will be disappointed after Wandsworth councillors have rejected proposals to keep the Clapham Junction branch of McDonalds open until 3am at weekends. The fast food restaurant had applied for permission to stay open until 3am on Friday
Friends of a popular DJ killed in a helicopter crash are marking his 40th birthday with a heavy metal evening. Matthew Wood, 39, from Sutton, was killed in Vauxhall crash as he made his way to work in January this year. He would have turned
A crackdown on illegally sub-letted council flats has resulted in 44 properties being recovered by Wandsworth Council. The local authority recovered the rental flats and houses last year after establishing that the occupants were not entitled to
Meeting records tumbled at the 32nd Hercules Wimbledon Young Athletes open meeting at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre on Sunday, as athletes took full advantage of almost ideal weather conditions. A total of seven records were beaten at the
Plans to expand a mosque topped off with a dome will not be enough to fulfill demand, fear neighbouring residents. The trust in charge of the Battersea Mosque, in Falcon Road, Battersea, want to extend worship areas and create a dome with a pinnacle
Sutton is celebrating one of its longest established art events. The Sutton Art Council’s annual art exhibition is taking place at the Europa Gallery in Sutton Central Library until Saturday April 20. The exhibition, now in its 62 year, promises
A restaurant where five illegal workers were caught on Monday has said it believed they had valid work permits. Home Office Immigration Enforcement officers raided Lal Akash restaurant in Leatherhead High Street at about 2pm on Monday. Four
Vicky McClure says the cast of 'Broadchurch' weren't told the murderer's identity until the end of filming. The ITV detective drama has seem a number of people in the spotlight as the potential murderer of schoolboy Danny Latimer, but Vicky - who
Firefighters have rescued a cat from a fire at a home in Surbiton this afternoon. Crews from Surbiton and New Malden were called to a blaze in a basement flat in Langley Avenue at 1.45pm. When they arrived, they found the pet seemingly dead
A professor described as an “intellectual giant” killed himself before his debilitating brain disease took control, an inquest has heard. Professor Philip Adey, from Point Pleasant, in Putney, was an emeritus professor of science, cognition and
Morden Hall Park’s annual Easter trail had their most successful year to date over the Easter weekend, with activities galore. The event, sponsored by Cadburys, attracted more than 6,000 visitors and received a fantastic response.
I was sorry to read about Mr Barnes's case. He was certainly unwise (to say the least) to buy ammo and try out the pistol, but the whole matter seems to be rather a waste of time and money, perhaps involving public funds. Mr Barnes does not seem
The date has been set for a decision on plans to build a controversial incinerator, taking in the rubbish of four south-west London boroughs. Sutton Council's development control committee will make a decision on an application to build and energy
Four cars were seized when police held an operation targeting uninsured drivers. The crackdown involved roadside checkpoints being set up around town yesterday. Officers equipped with number plate recognition cameras stopped 189 cars and seized
A Coronation Street star married a teacher from Sutton last weekend. Helen Worth, who plays Gail Platt in the hit soap, married Trevor Dawson, a teacher at St Dunstan’s in Cheam, on Saturday, April 6. They had a star-studded celebration at
Night owls could soon be able to enjoy a late night burger binge if a fast food restaurant is granted extended opening hours. Burger King in the Priory Retail Park in Colliers Wood has applied to Merton Council to extend the opening hours of its
A man has been sentenced to 60 hours unpaid work and must pay £160 compensation after his Alsation twice attacked a woman in the street. Trevor Mash, 48, of St Benet's Grove, Carshalton, pleaded guilty to having a dog dangerously out of control
I must take issue with Tom Brake MP in his condemnation of Sutton Police reorganising their services. (article by Mike Pyle 28 March). He states he "raises questions about Sutton Police's ability to tackle crime" and in respect of the closure of
A baby girl, who was the youngest patient in the country to have an ICD fitted, has been given a second chance at life. Carina Marcangelo, who turned one on February 13, had cardiomyopathy diagnosed in July last year and was placed on the list
The exaggerated and insulting language used by A Hayward in the letter ‘Tories hatred for the unemployed’ does not help matters. Hayward claims that ‘Tory cronies’ have a ‘pathological hatred for the unemployed’ who he believes are being deliberately
Detectives have returned to a graveyard to search for clues about the potential murder of Lee Boxell. Police began excavating parts of St Dunstan's Church in Cheam last summer, using state of the art ground penetrating radar from the Royal Engineers
Joel Ward made his Crystal Palace comeback on Saturday and immediately urged everyone around the club to relax. The 23-year-old, signed from Portsmouth in the summer, has had to watch Palace's promotion battle from the treatment table for the past
This is the moment brazen burglars used an angle grinder to cut through shutters of a motorcycle shop, exactly six months after an attempted armed robbery at its sister store. The gang arrived at the Aprilia motorbike showroom in St James's Road
Further to Mr Turner’s letter (Someone should be sacked for ridiculous parking case, March 14) the penalty referred to was withdrawn. There is a clear informal process in place for all recipients of tickets, if found in favour of the recipient
The Saturdays are thrilled about Frankie Sandford's engagement. The 'What About Us' singer's bandmates are delighted that her soccer player beau Wayne Bridge popped the question after two-and-a-half years, and quickly took to Twitter to share their
Shawn Renwick remains focussed on the job in the hand at Sutton & Epsom this Saturday despite the carrot of promotion dangling in front of him and his team-mates’ noses. Sutton go into their final match of the London Two South West season at
Members of a community centre have "overwhelmingly" welcomed a proposal to extend a bus route following a 10 year campaign. Transport for London (TfL) is consulting on changes to the S1 bus route which runs between Banstead and Mitcham via Sutton
Riders got on their bikes to kick off the start of a new season for a popular cycle club. Deputy mayor of Sutton Councillor Joyce Mellican formally launched the Cyclists' Touring Club's summer season in the sunshine at Nonsuch Park on Saturday.
Police are appealing for information to trace a missing woman last seen in Croydon. Amanda Kelly from Lewisham, was last seen at about 7.10pm on Monday, April 8, at Croydon University Hospital. The 35-year-old went outside and is then believed
Motorists using a cycle lane as a sneaky fast track across a bridge have been hit with fines following a police crackdown. Safer transport team officers from Twickenham had been alerted to drivers speeding up the left-hand lane of the bridge that
Council plans to splash £3.1m on furnishing its new headquarters have been called in for scrutiny. Twenty opposition councillors have objected to the plans, which will see Bernard Weatherill House kitted out with bespoke new furniture, fixtures
Thousands will be fined under laws punishing families with spare rooms in the borough's social housing - yet new figures show only 10 alternatives homes are available. The so-called 'Bedroom Tax', introduced on April 1, cuts housing benefits of
Police have released images of six people in the hope of finding some of the borough's most slippery suspects. Four men, a woman and a child hunted in connection to multiple robberies and burglaries are among Croydon's most wanted. Four of
A runner is taking on a marathon challenge for a reason very close to her heart. Wallington mum Maria Goldby is running the London Marathon to raise money for the Rainbow Trust Children's Charity. Mrs Goldby's daughter Elise was diagnosed with
An unusual turn of events saw both the home and away teams wearing Crystal Palace shirts at Selhurst Park this weekend. Barnsley had to ditch their kit and wear Palace’s away strip because of a kit clash. Referee Kevin Stroud said Barnsley’
Wimbledon Cricket Club skipper Neil Turk is looking to beyond the new Surrey Championship season while not forgetting they have a title to defend. After securing back-to-back Premier Division titles last term, Turk and his charges can write themselves
A summer celebration of all things food and drink is set to return to Hampton Court for the fifth year running. In past years the Foodies Festival has seen visitors flock to feast on dishes from around the world, sip drinks in the sunshine, picnic
A new advocacy group for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transsexual people has been given full support by Sutton's parliamentary pair. Sutton Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transsexual (LGBT) Forum has been launched to raise awareness of LGBT issues in
A range of activities aimed at encouraging bookworms will be on offer at the library later this month. A free event featuring literature-based activities for children of all ages - from an introduction to Pokemon to a Deal or No Deal-style game
A bespoke bed created by members of the community is sitting sit among those slept in by 17th and 18th century royals. The Secrets of the Royal Bedchamber exhibition, at Hampton Court Palace, showcases seven spectacular beds. Six of these are
Flower power has kept a pair of 90-year-olds in full bloom at they celebrated their milestone birthdays last week. Born a week apart, on April 2 and 9, Esther Barley and Joan Whyte have been friends since they met at the Epsom Garden Flower Club
An art workshop taught visitors about photography through making their own pictures. The workshop, which took place in the Pump House Gallery, Battersea Park, invited people to make their own drawings using photographic chemicals. Adults and
Two bike racers with a difference will go head-to-head as they compete for a top sporting trophy. But these two finely tuned athletes aren't Joanna Rowsell and Bradley Wiggins, in fact, they are both only three-years-old. Wallington tots Cormac
Sainsbury’s Crystal Palace have announced their fundraising total for Red Nose Day 2013. The supermarket raised £12,178 after they carried out a number of fundraising initiatives for the charity. Highlights included bathing in baked beans,
