Azure – a Young Enterprise team made up of 15 students from Whitgift, Trinity, Croydon High, Coloma and Wilsons have reached the Young enterprise south London finals after coming first in the Croydon final. With their innovative product “The
Tom Onslow-Cole’s season behind the wheel in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) keeps getting better and better, after a weekend to remember at Thruxton. Driving his VW Passat CC for Team Hard, the 25-year-old followed up three points
Campaigners fear the London skyline could be void of Battersea Power Station's world famous chimneys if an agreement to speed up the area's development goes ahead. Last July the power station's new owners, SP Setia, promised to repair the four
The all-new third generation Kia Carens is now available to order from dealerships across the UK, writes Philip Shoulder. The new Carens sports a rakish sleek profile, yet has a large glass area to assist with side visibility. The front end
A pathologist has told the Old Bailey Tia Sharp had no injuries to her body, contradicting Stuart Hazell's claims she died after falling down the stairs. Mr Hazell, 37, the former partner of Tia's grandmother Christine, said the 12-year-old died
Fiat’s re-interpretation of its iconic 1960s 500 model met huge acclaim when it launched in 2007, writes Philip Shoulder. The 500C, launched in 2009, shares the chic retro looks of the hatch, but features a full-length, electrically retractable
In the fight to avoid relegation from League Two, AFC Wimbledon boss Neal Ardley had a trick up his sleeve that was more mind games than on-field tactics. After the final day drama of a 2-1 win over Fleetwood ensured survival, Ardley revealed that
So many drivers find parking difficult that road safety charity the Institute of Advanced Motorists has issued some guidelines on how they can improve their techniques. IAM chief examiner Peter Rodger said: “Parking is now a staple part of the
Sutton United boss Paul Doswell was the first to admit that Wednesday night’s Surrey Senior Cup final at Gander Green Lane was a dire affair – but he had a damning message for the Surrey FA. Godalming Town, of the Evo Stik Division One Central,
After 10 days out of action following the end of the Blue Square Bet South season, Sutton were unable to flick the switch and produce a last hurrah in the Surrey Senior Cup final, going down 1-0 to Godalming Town at Gander Green Lane. A last-minutue
A fallen tree on the tracks is delaying services to Berrylands train station. South West Trains tweeted: "Berrylands: Trains towards Surbiton unable to call at Berrylands due to a fallen tree blocking the track. "Other Mainline and Suburban
A carer, who helped clear out a home filled to the rafters with newspapers and household items, is leading a new self-help group starting today. Andy Honey helped hoarder Richard Wallace to clear his home in Westcott, Surrey, in Channel Four documentary
Celebrities will descend on West Molesey this Saturday for a game of football for charity. The Showbiz XI team will play Franks 11 at Molesey FC’s ground in Walton Road to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Celebrities who may appear
A man and woman are facing trial for outraging public decency in hospital in "full public view". Fiona Louise Carey, 39, of Bridgestoke Road, Thornton Heath, is alleged to have performed oral sex on Kamil Abramowicz, 31, of Leopold Road, Wimbledon
Harlequins director of rugby Conor O’Shea reckons a successful Premiership title defence will be a greater achievement than the club’s maiden championship win last year. Tries from Tom Williams, Rob Buchanan and Tom Casson were enough to withstand
A van thief who was chased by police has not yet been found. Police chased the vehicle after it failed to stop when officers directed it to as part of operation cubo. The man dumped the van in Mortlake and a police helicopter was called to
Crystal Palace fans will be able to watch the second leg of their Championship semi-final play off clash at Selhurst Park next week. The Eagles take on Brighton and Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium on Monday, May 13, with away tickets selling out
No one will be charged over the death of widow Gloria Foster who was left to starve in her home earlier this year. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and Surrey Police say an extensive investigation into the Banstead woman's death has been carried
Work is underway on the next stage of a multi-million street improvement project. The refurbishment scheme for Clapham Junction centre will see St John's Road enhanced with granite paving, improved lighting and new street furniture. Work is
Sutton's GPs have backed proposals to downgrade St Helier Hospital – despite previously admitting they had reservations. Members of Sutton's Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), the GPs in charge of Sutton’s healthcare, voted in favour of letting
In an open letter today the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has savaged proposals to downgrade Epsom and St Helier Hospitals and urged senior GPs to reject them. The letter is addressed to the Surrey Downs Clinical Commissioning Group Board which
Wimbledon’s MP has apologised for breaking parliamentary rules by failing to register a financial interest. Stephen Hammond is listed as an Associate Director in Harwood Film Partnership, which was set up in 2005 - but failed to declare the interest
Ian Holloway has called on his players to be heroes ahead of Crystal Palace’s Championship play-off showdown. The Eagles take on arch rivals Brighton & Hove Albion in the semi-final, with the first leg at Selhurst Park on Friday evening, and
Stuart Hazell told a prison officer "nothing sexual" happened between him and Tia Sharp and her death was an accident, a court heard. At the Old Bailey today, a prison officer said Mr Hazell told him: "I am not like Ian Huntley - it was nothing
A teenager has been cleared of sexually assaulting a girl under a desk in a school classroom. Prosecutors claimed the boy touched the complainant’s crotch against her will and tried to put his hand into the waistband of her tights during a class
A woman who beat cancer twice is urging shops, businesses and toilet walls to advertise the symptoms of bowel cancer. Helen Jones, of Lake Road, Wimbledon, who had surgery for bowel cancer in 2009, won a national award for her charity work.
House sales are at a three month high according to the latest market report from the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA). Mark Hayward, President of the NAEA, said: “Although there are positive signs of market recovery, sellers must still ensure
Leatherhead-based Craddockwood Homes has built two luxury five bedroom homes which are currently being marketed by Cubitt & West. The houses in Kingswood Way, Selsdon, have been built and finished to the highest standards. The accommodation is spread
A large group of caravans has arrived on Beddington Park. The travellers arrived at the popular beauty spot yesterday and it is believed the police and council are taking action to move them away. In recent weeks caravans have been removed
Tenants are now staying in one property for a record duration of 20 months, according to the latest research from the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA). This figure is up year-on-year from an average of 19 months in the first three months
Banner Homes launched two luxury developments at the weekend, one at Woodland Way in Kingswood and the other at Brackenwood at Walton on the Hill. The development at Kingswood features two, exclusive, six bedroom homes. Arcadia (plot 1) is priced £2,795,000
A safe neighbourhood is the number one thing we look for when buying a home. That’s according to new research carried out by AA’s Home Emergency Response Service, as part of its State of the Nation’s Homes series of reports. Nine out of ten want somewhere
A new centenarian celebrated her special day this week surrounded by family and friends. Catherine "Kitty" Jones, from Chestnut House in Roehampton, was joined by loved ones for a party at her care home with cake and champagne, plus a card from
Plans to sell off a town centre car park have been put on hold after objectors forced the council to reconsider the decision. Three Conservative councillors objected to the decision to sell the site in the Broadway and Russell Road, at an overview
Firefighters fear an arsonist is on the loose after a spate of fires in an estate. Crews from Sutton fire station have been called to fires in the Hulverston Close area of the Shanklin Estate four times since Sunday night - including twice within
The former partner of a Croydon man found dead in his flat in Brighton has been arrested after an international manhunt. Ricardo Pisano - nicknamed the 'Artful Dodger' - had been wanted by police since the decomposing body of Michael Polding,
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A public inquiry into the rejection of KFC’s plans to turn a historic pub into a fast food restaurant and takeaway started at Epsom town hall yesterday. The Government’s Planning Inspectorate is holding a three-day enquiry into Epsom Council’s
Sutton taxpayers will pay hundreds of thousands of pounds funding the review proposing to close St Helier hospital’s accident and emergency and maternity departments, it has emerged. Sutton’s leading GPs have to agree with others in south west
A council magazine paid for by taxpayers has been branded an “expensive propaganda rag” and likened to the Socialist Worker newspaper. This year Merton Council spent £89,621.43 on publishing the quarterly magazine My Merton and delivering it to
Collectables guru Gary Ashburn is joining the Cash in the Attic website valuers who are set to have us all looking through our lofts this summer. The BBC’s Cash in the Attic series is a hit in 160 countries worldwide. Now the brand is launching a
A scheme to get single parents back to work is set to be given the go ahead. Sutton council is looking to save thousands of pounds in benefit claims a year by helping lone parents get jobs. But despite comparatively high employment in Sutton
A vehicle was pulled over in Kingston as part of a police crackdown on illegal drivers. The incident happened on South Lane this morning. A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: “The person was arrested for having no insurance.” Operation
Surrey CCC skipper Graeme Smith has returned to South Africa for surgery on an ankle injury. The 32-year-old joined Surrey as captain in the summer, and has presided over three County Championship Division One draws and a YB40 win. How long
Heart patients will be provided with appointments quicker, following the opening of a new echocardiogram service in Thames Ditton. The mayor of Elmbridge Councillor Janet Turner cut the ribbons at the official opening of the echocardiogram service
A number of despicable confidence tricks have been perpetrated on elderly residents in recent weeks. An elderly man in Hersham was conned out of £7,000 by two rogue traders posing as his neighbours. The two men persuaded the man to part with
After setting up and running a good-as-new sale for 37 years, the founder has retired. Pat Fairmiloe, of Chestnut Avenue, Weston Green, retired at the sale held at Esher College on May 4, and to thank her for all her hard work volunteers presented
What a miserable blowhard letter from Adrian Noble (letters, 2 May) in which he advocates slaughtering our Borough’s trees. According to well-known UKIP activist Mr Noble, trees have no place outside of parks. He argues that they are a nuisance
Molesey Juniors U13s are on top of the world after winning the Surrey County Cup in emphatic style. Jamie Begbie (two), Joshua Bowers and George Taylor got the goals that saw off Walton Casuals Sharks 4-1 in the final. The silverware comes
A woman, who threatened a boycott over noisy milk rounds in the middle of the night believes the company has taken action to end the problem. The resident, who wants to remain anonymous but lives only a few hundred metres from the centre of Epsom
Polarising plans to build a plant which will incinerate the area's rubbish and convert it into energy could be given the go ahead next week. Sutton Council's development control committee will decide whether to grant planning permission to waste
Young runners from Richmond put in a ground-breaking performance in the London mini-marathon, coming second of the 33 London boroughs. The mini-marathon takes place on the final three miles of the London marathon route, just before the thousands
A leisure centre is to be formally renamed after a Paralympic hero later this month. Sutton Arena in Carshalton is to be officially rebranded the David Weir Arena after the Wallington wheelchair racer on Thursday, May 16. Weir, who won four
Richmond College has celebrated another successful year, with eight students given conditional offers for Cambridge University. Martha Aitken, Paul Alexander, Joe Brennan, Bradley Doyle, Jessica Ginn, Matthew Judge, Isabella Lindlsey and Jocelyn
A charity football match raised £4,500 in memory of 14-year-old Liam Hearne. The Chelsea fan hanged himself in 2010 after claims he was bullied on Facebook. Live music at the event His brother, Aaron, organised the match at Carshalton
Campaigners are saddened 'beyond words' to see heavy machinery move in before a judicial review has taken place on a decision to permit a golf course, hotel and spa to be created on a historic estate near Leatherhead. Cherkley Campaign has secured
Pubs, clubs, bars and off licences could be taxed for selling alcohol past midnight, under proposals being discussed by Kingston Council. Plans to implement a late night levy would see premises supplying alcohol between midnight and 6am having
An independent inquiry is to be launched into the death of a Thornton Heath private detective brutally killed with an axe more than 26 years ago. Home secretary Theresa May is expected to announce later this month a judge-led review into the murder
Immigration officers have arrested eight illegal workers after storming a warehouse. Forty enforcement workers descended on a warehouse owned by courier company Yodel, in Ellis Road, Mitcham in the early hours of Friday, May 3. The raid saw
Health and safety bosses have warned the council to improve its health and safety measures for its bin collection teams, as union leaders warned the failings expose a wider issues of budget cuts. Sutton Council's waste collection department was
A mobility scooter shop received six scooters as part of the Mayor of London's Olympic Legacy Project. Wandsworth Shopmobility, in Garratt Lane, Wandsworth, were given scooters used during the games by disabled visitors. All of the scooters
A former care worker has avoided jail for a callous attack on her wheelchair-bound former patient. Rebecca Michelle Schembri, 36, knocked the stroke victim out of her chair with a blow to the head during a drunken attack at her home. During
Volunteers pushed three trolleys through Epsom to collect donations for a food bank on Saturday. The sponsored trolley push went from Epsom market place to Sainsbury’s in Kiln Lane then back again through the Ashley Centre. Jonathan Lees
Comedian Rosie Wilby is taking audiences on a personal journey exploring womanhood in the 1990s. Nineties Woman, part of the Wandsworth Arts Festival, is an intimate work-in-progress performance. The performance involves Rosie's new detective
This summer has a lot to live up to, compared to last year's celebrations, but there are plans afoot. First up is the Manor Park Community Fayre on 12 May which begins at 2.30pm where revellers can enjoy everything from maypole dancing to puppet
Kingston’s outgoing mayor Councillor Mary Heathcote has said her year in office was “absolutely inspirational.” Her packed schedule has seen her visit schools to teach children about the borough’s history, take part in the Queen’s diamond jubilee
A circus arrived in town yesterday with flying trapeze artists, acrobats and jugglers. Billy Smart's Circus is calling on people to roll up after erecting its big top in Hook Road Arena, Epsom. The show, which runs until Sunday, sees a fireman
