Kingston Council’s lead member for children and young people has resigned in the wake of the authority’s safeguarding failures. Councillor Patricia Bamford will officially step down at tonight’s annual council meeting, after almost a year of Kingston
A pedestrian who was involved in an accident with a bus has been taken to Kingston Hospital. London Ambulance and Kingston police both attended the road traffic accident along Penrhyn Road, near Kingston University just before 4pm today. A
The Yehudi Menuhin School has reported allegations of historic child abuse to police. The elite Cobham Road said the allegations were made about Marcel Gazelle, the founding musical director at the school in the 1960s. Mr Gazelle died in 1969
A builder previously accused of a machete attack outside a butcher's shop has been sentenced to carry out unpaid work after charges against him were dropped. Five men were injured when a mass brawl broke out in front of horrified shoppers in High
The number of people visiting Epsom Hospital’s A&E last weekend was higher than before the NHS’ controversial 111 telephone line was introduced, despite winter pressures on the department easing. A total of 346 people visited the hospital’s
The grandmother of Tia Sharp, and former partner of murder suspect Stuart Hazell, said the 12-year-old victim was not the sort of girl who could be groomed by a paedophile, a court heard. Today, a statement by Tia Sharp’s grandmother, Christine
Yet again the issue of the Beddington lane incinerator rears its ugly head Guardian (2nd May). The environmental campaigners are claiming victory after councillors reached stalemate on whether to allow the rubbish incinerator to be built. I agree
Tooting MP and die-hard Liverpool fan Sadiq Khan has cheekily tweeted about the departure of long-serving Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson. A statement released by the Old Trafford club this morning confirmed the departure of Sir Alex
Children flocked to a Tooting Market petting zoo over the bank holiday weekend. Youngsters played with Freddie the lamb while others enjoyed creating beautiful artwork at the Petting Zoo and Crafts Day event on Saturday morning. The animals
Protests are expected tomorrow as Sutton’s doctors meet to decide whether they support frontline closures at St Helier hospital. In the first real test of the government’s policy, putting GPs in charge of local healthcare, the seven Clinical Commissioning
A traffic accident on the M25 today prompted the closure of one lane, which has since reopened. Traffic jams were reported after the crash between junction 9, to Leatherhead, and junction 8, to Reigate. Did you see the accident? Are you stuck
Merton police is in mourning after a popular sergeant died at his desk of a suspected heart attack. Tributes have poured in for Sergeant Ian Harman, 47, who died after a suspected heart attack at about 4.25pm on Friday at the Merton Park and Cannon
Police have appealed for witnesses after a woman was subjected to a torrent of "foul and racist" abuse on a Saturday afternoon train from West Croydon. A group of white men unleashed a barrage of abuse and violent threats at a 30-year-old Asian
More than 120 people were evacuated from an office building in Wimbledon Hill Road this afternoon after a broken hot water pipe starting releasing steam. The London Fire Brigade received a call at 12.36pm and dispatched three fire engines, one
A man in his 80s was taken to hospital on yesterday after his car smashed into a central reservation near Rosehill roundabout. Reigate Avenue, on the Sutton side of the roundabout which divides Sutton and Merton, was closed in both directions near
A foodie, who is in the running for her dream job as a "taste master" in Australia, has told the Epsom Guardian about her favourite places to eat and buy food. Asha Patel, 30, from Epsom, is among 25 people short-listed for the job in Western Australia
Residents looking to volunteer locally are being invited to attend a Volunteering Fair in Twickenham tomorrow. The event, organised by Volunteering Richmond, Richmond Council’s volunteering service, will offer information on roles from more than
I recently attended a fundraising and awareness event at Carshalton Athletic FC, War Memorial Sports Ground in order to raise money for ‘THE Liam Charity’. Set up in January 2012 in memory of Liam Hearne who tragically took his own life on 7th October
I recently attended a fundraising and awareness event at Carshalton Athletic FC, War Memorial Sports Ground in order to raise money for ‘The Liam Charity’. Set up in January 2012 in memory of Liam Hearne who tragically took his own life on 7th October
Earlier this month I attended a conference in which the government’s new health care strategy was being promoted, and initiated within this area of London. BOND health care places emphasis on the importance of early intervention in emerging emotional
Earlier this month I attended a conference in which the government’s new health care strategy was being promoted, and initiated within this area of London. BOND health care places emphasis on the importance of early intervention in emerging emotional
Plans to remove a special licensing policy from north Kingston have been called a "slap in the face" for residents. The boundaries of Kingston's Cumulative Impact Zone (CIZ) will be reviewed at a licensing committee meeting tonight. The policy
A man has been found not guilty of raping a woman in Surbiton. Michael Blake, 37, was cleared at Kingston Crown Court on Thursday. Mr Blake, of Gideon Road, Battersea, was living in Victoria Avenue in Surbiton when he was arrested in August
A plane fanatic from Wallington has been caught up in clashes between police and protesters in Bangladesh. Mustafa Azim flew to the capital city, Dhaka, on Saturday to attend a series of business meetings however what he described as a peaceful
A town centre shopping mall is on the brink of being taken over after years of uncertainty and false starts. The Times Square Shopping Centre on Sutton High Street is set to be sold to a mystery buyer after being put on the market last year.
A Mitcham bodyguard who protected former News International chief executive Rebekah Brooks has been charged with perverting the course of justice. David Johnson, 47, of London Road, Mitcham, appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court this morning
4:29pm Court now is adjourning for the day. The trial will resume at 10.15am tomorrow morning. We will of course be there and bring you the latest as it happens. 4:28pm
A mum who suffers from a rare illness has been helping make sure the bosses of her favourite soap get their facts right. Sutton woman Michelle Bates, along with her mum, grandmother and at least one of her daughters, suffer from Ehlers Danlos syndrome
Two people were cut from their car after a collision in Byfleet Road. Painshill and Leatherhead fire brigades were called to an accident in Weybridge yesterday evening, with reports that two people were trapped in a car near the pet cemetery.
A victim of childhood sex abuse has taken part in a charity skydive to raise money for the charity which has helped her deal with her past. Katrina Pacey took on the brave challenge on April 27, for Twickenham’s This Tangled Web (TTW), which provides
by Ron Walker Sam Edgerley insists he and his England 7s team-mates are far better than their world ranking suggests and they will prove it when their home event gets underway at Twickenham this weekend. It has been a season of what if’s for
A new manhunt unit has been set up in the borough run solely by metropolitan special constables (MSC) to track down and arrest priority wanted offenders. The unit has already had recent success arresting three outstanding suspects, one of whom
One reason the use of foodbanks in Sutton has increased dramatically this past year is large increases in the prices of food staples. Banks and hedge funds are fuelling such high food prices by speculating on the price of basics like wheat, maize
Steve Browett wants Crystal Palace to revel in their underdog tag this weekend and put themselves within 90 minutes of the Premier League. The Eagles go into a two-legged play-off semi-final with Brighton knowing an aggregate win will earn them
Trojans made it back-to-back England Korfball League titles after winning the championship play-offs at Whitgift School on Sunday. Having advanced to the final by beating Nomads 18-16 on Saturday, the Croydon-based side confirmed their dominance
Mercedes-Benz World will be this year’s setting for the Classic Wheels and Fun Day for Woking and Sam Beare Hospices. The Mercedes-Benz World building, complete with its large escalator which stretches from the entrance to the top floor, is home
A much-loved pub landlord who appeared as a stuntman in James Bond films and acted as a bodyguard to stars such as Frank Sinatra and Bob Hope has died. Fred "Nosher" Powell, 84, ran the Prince of Wales pub, in Garratt Lane, Wandsworth, with his
The company which owns the Bentalls store has applied for planning permission to build 97 flats, a restaurant and an art gallery on the riverfront. Fenwick wants to put up two 11 and 10 storey blocks between John Lewis and Canbury Gardens.
New nurseries could be springing up in the area after the Government announced a funding boost. From this week, people who want to set up a nursery can apply for a grant of up to £500 to cover the cost of starting up. Carshalton and Wallington's
Two men from Walton have been jailed after admitted conspiracy to supply counterfeit currency. Ben Shoebridge, 31, of Ambleside Avenue was sentenced to four years and George Willis, 18, of Thames Mead, was jailed for two years and six months for
Scores of people took part in an art workshop to create their own souvenirs to Tooting. The workshop ran by Crafty Pint, in the Tooting Tram and Social, Mitcham Lane, Tooting, invited people to create their own print bags. Visitors were provided
The pedestrian crossing outside Epsom station entrance is to stay, Surrey County Council (SCC) has confirmed. In February, SCC proposed removing the crossing outside the station entrance on Station Approach, in Epsom, and closing the gap in the
A group of travellers who took over the car park at a Hersham Recreation Ground have now left the site. The travellers, believed to be three families, left Coronation Recreation Ground, Molesey Road, at about 9.30pm on Friday, May 3. The travellers
Almost every single off-licence in Kingston visited by a mystery shopper over two days breached rules by selling alcohol without asking any questions. In a two-day exercise by trading standards officers from Kingston Council, thirty of 33 businesses
Crystal Palace revealed the new club crest at their end of year awards last night. The current club badge had been in place for more than 20 years and the club’s hierarchy have been keen to modernise Crystal Palace’s image. Co-chairman Steve
Cat lovers have been warned of the dangers a humble flower could hold to their beloved pets after one feline had a narrow escape. Liana Cavalcanti's Persian cat Tilly needed emergency treatment after eating lilies the Carshalton woman had been
The Herbaliser keep getting bigger and stronger, more than 18 years into their musical journey. Jake Wherry and Ollie Trattles formed the hip-hop band in London back in 1994 and are set to perform at the Clapham Grand. The pair were one of
Following the publication of the BSBV proposals on Friday, Epsom Guardian readers have been voicing their opposition on our website to the downgrading of Epsom Hospital. Ianborn1973: "Epsom and Ewell over the last 10 years has had more than 50,000
Former Formula One World Champion Damon Hill showed his support to cyclists setting off on a charity bike ride. The cyclists set off from The Boathouse, in Brewhouse Lane, on Friday, in a bid to raise money for a disability charity. From Putney
A progressive rock festival in its second year takes over Kingston again with a two-day party this weekend. Celebr8.2 will showcase at least nine bands from all around the world as well as solo rockers at the Hippodrome nightclub. Spanish band
A classic musical is getting a new twist this month. Avalon Theatre Company will perform Oliver!, the popular musical by Lionel Bart. However, the performance will be a little different to what theatre goers are used to, with the roles
A Croydon mum who has been singing and song writing since her early teens has sailed through to the next round of BBC talent show The Voice. Cherelle Basquine sang Cheryl Cole's hit Call My Name, when she performed on the Saturday night show last
Tradesmen swapped their tools for nail files, slices of cucumber and face creams when they found out what women want as part of a new initiative. The Umbrella Group, a team of Sutton-based tradesmen including a builder, a roofer and an electrician
A man has been jailed for 14 weeks after breaching an Antisocial behaviour order (Asbo). Daniel Beckett, from Leatherhead, was sentenced on May 1 after threatening a woman with violence in breach of Asbo conditions. Beckett made the threat
