Passengers travelling from East Croydon station face delays of up to 15 minutes. Electrical supply problems have caused platforms five and six to close until further notice. Train services are currently being directed to other platforms.
A 10-year-old boy has been injured in a car crash in Kingston. The accident happened on Fairfield South, when two cars collided at 3.30pm today. The boy was treated for minor head injuries and taken to Kingston Hospital as a precaution.
Mourners have been paying their respects to the soldier murdered in Woolwich by laying flowers outside a local Territorial Army base. Several bunches of flowers in memory of killed soldier Drummer Lee Rigby, who was attacked and killed in Woolwich
Five thousand Muslims gathered at Morden mosque this afternoon to condemn the Woolwich terror attack. Worshippers from the Ahmadiyya Muslim community congregated at the Baitul Futuh Mosque, in London Road, to offer prayers to Drummer Lee Rigby
A man accused of nine sex offences including forcing his dog to assault a woman, will stand trial in July. Anthony Foster of St James' Park, Croydon, pleaded not guilty to the offences which allegedly took place at a hairdressers between March
A man has been rushed to hospital after a serious crash in Putney this afternoon. Two cars collided near the Green Man pub on Putney Hill at just after midday today. Firefighters had to free one man from a car with cutting equipment while the
Made in Chelsea's Jamie Laing will be signing copies of his new book in Croydon tomorrow. The book signing is taking place at Waterstones in the Whitgift Centre between 12.30pm and 1.30pm on Saturday, May 25. Candy Kittens features 40 sweet
Proposals to bring trams to Sutton will regenerate deprived areas, bring millions of pounds to the area and cut pollution, it has been claimed. Detailed plans to bring the Tramlink scheme from Merton through Rosehill and St Helier, Angel Hill,
Forget plain and go wild with this season's array of patterns. Lisa Haynes reveals how to look print perfect. There's plenty on offer for minimalists this season, but for maximalists there will always be print. Reaching for pattern is the easiest
An African Gospel Choir serenaded shoppers in support of the Wimbledon Foodbank. In what was their first performance outside of South Africa, The Now Generation, Namibia’s leading gospel choir, helped the Wimbledon Foodbank drum up donatations
It's being touted as one of Kingston's biggest live shows of the year, and gig-goers can find out who it is exclusively through the Surrey Comet. We will be revealing who is coming to Kingston next month for what organisers Banquet Records have
A 50-year-old man from Croydon has been charged with smuggling Sri Lankan immigrants into the UK. Chubramaniam Vignarajah of Aurelia Road, was one of 18 people arrested in a series of international raids by immigration and police ,which included
A former courtier to the Queen has accused the National Trust of "scheming" to take over his garden centre. Colin Campbell-Preston, 55, who set up the garden centre at Morden Hall Park 21 years ago, is facing eviction after the National Trust took
Residents have been told to be on the lookout for a scammer after an elderly man had £5,000 stolen. The 79-year-old man fell victim to a courier scam on Tuesday, May 21, where £5,000 was stolen from him. The victim received a phone call from
A teenager has won a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work as a sports journalist at Monday's lucrative Championship play-off final at Wembley. Harry Sugden, from Wandsworth, will spend the day with Daily Mail sports reporter Laura Williamson
Epsom Council is calling on residents to get involved in a borough-wide spring clean-up tomorrow. The event will be starting at 10am in three locations – the Bourne Hall car park, in Spring Street, Ewell; the Alexandra Road Recreation Ground car
Crystal Palace legend Mark Bright has told the current crop of Eagles players they must make the most of their chance for glory at Wembley. Bright scored 114 goals in 286 appearances for Palace between 1986 and 1992, playing in their 4-3 two-legged
Sutton United midfielder Harry Beautyman could not believe the news when he was called up to the England C squad. Moreover, it would be fair to say the 21-year-old is over the moon that his first international cap could come in the week-long trip
An obese insomniac died after taking potentially lethal doses of a range of prescription drugs and cocaine, a court heard. Angela Dixie-Bradford died from a drug overdose at her home in Brunswick Road, Sutton, in February having spent years complaining
As Gatsby fever takes the world by storm, Anthony Looch revisits the real roaring Twenties in Germany's risque capital. A chorus line of 32 stunning girls, high-kicking with military precision on a vast Berlin stage, prove to me that the city's
Carshalton College student, Samba Matundu has been shortlisted for a Leading the Learner Voice Award in the category of Student Governor of the year. Samba Matunda, 16, joined Carshalton College in September 2011 after finishing school to start her
Croydon Champions is looking for a deserving charity to work alongside us on this year's campaign. The charity plays a full part, helping to discover the people and organisations making a real difference to our borough. It will also benefit
The Croydon Champions awards celebrate deserving people across ten different categories. Inspirational Croydon Champions from our 2012 awards included 12-year-old Sapphire Timson who won the child of courage award. She was nominated on four
A 76-year-old missing man from Epsom was found overnight in Cobham. Police thanked the public for their help in finding Luton Greaves who disappeared from the Worple Road area of Epsom on Wednesday. He was found safe and well.
Building work will soon be restarting on flats at the former IYLO site at the northern end of Croydon's Wellesley Road. The news follows successful negotiations between Croydon Council and the new owner, who purchased the half-built construction
A thug shot a family cat at close range in the eye. Sarah Spencer, 44, from Worcester Park, came home on Monday, May 13, to find her young tabby cat, Willow, covered in blood waiting outside their home. Thomas Spencer, 8, with Willow
We are again looking for the borough's unsung heroes, as we launch Croydon Champions 2013. The awards were launched by the Croydon Guardian in 2001, and aim to find Croydon's true heroes. The awards, now in their 12th year, highlight the incredible
Sutton's sixth Arts Festival kicks off in June displaying the creative talents of the borough. As well as giving artistic talent the platform to show off their skills, the festival aims to support talent and broaden the community's participation
The Croydon Guardian Radio Show hosted a Crystal Palace Wembley special last night. Reporters Andy Bloss and Graham Moody, both lifelong fans, looked ahead Monday’s Play-Off against Watford at Wembley and looked back on a busy season at Selhurst
Mystery still shrouds the death of a gun enthusiast who was found dead in his home with a single bullet wound to his head. Although there was no evidence to suggest anyone else had been involved in the death of Wallington man Richard Mullany, a
Police are hunting for thieves who have targeted elderly shoppers in supermarkets across Surrey. Police yesterday released a CCTV image of a couple who they would like to speak with in connection with distraction thefts. The scammers targeted
Flowers have their annual moment of glory at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show but their power to heal and boost wellbeing is less recognised. Flower essence consultant Clare G Harvey tells Gabrielle Fagan about remedies for a range of ailments from hay
Sutton United Paul Doswell has completed his wheeling and dealing in the transfer - depending on the future of Harry Beautyman. Doswell, who brought in strikers Jamie Taylor and Jamie Slabber two weeks ago, has added the signings of Dale Binns
Brentford boss Uwe Rosler has rubbished rumours surrounding his future by commiting himself to the Bees cause. The 44-year-old German has two years remaining on his contract at Griffin Park and he is determined to see it out, despite the double
Two adults and two children escaped uninjured after their microwave caught fire. Three fire engines from Woodside and Croydon fire stations were called to Johnson Road, west Croydon, at 11.15pm. The adults, believed to be in their thirties,
Two of the leading women from Kingston AC & Polytechnic Harriers proved their worth again with two club records. On Saturday, at the Southern Athletics League meeting at Twickenham, Mary Iheke ran the 400m in 55.4 seconds to set a personal
By Beverley Rees Sutton and Cheam Swimming Club made a splash at the fourth Woking Octopus Open Meet on Sunday, winning 44 medals. The top performers were Daisy Meffan, 12, and Adam Smith, 13, with five medals each in the tougher B grade events
An Epsom drag racer is revved up and ready to take on Europe after securing his first domestic title at Pro Rod level. Rick Garrett secured the biggest win of his career last month by toppling former three-time British champion Andy Hamilton in
Sutton and Epsom U11s have a date at Twickenham to form a Parade of Champions after winning the Harlequins Land Rover Premiership Rugby Cup. The youngsters are one of 26 regional winning teams invited to Twickenham as part of the build-up to the
Croydon movie fans are eligible for discounted tickets at the Secret Cinema. Regular tickets sell for up to £45 a ticket, but residents can grab them for just £20. The Secret Cinema concept involves interactive performances being held in unusual
Rob Buchanan’s domestic season may be over, but there is no chance of the Harlequins hooker “wasting away” as he takes his place in the England squad for the Barbarians clash on Sunday. The 22-year-old will make his senior debut for his country
Tadworth AC had to settle for second and third places at the Nonsuch parkrun last weekend, after Kevin Quinn, of Real Runners, blew away the competition. Pace ace Quinn covered the 5km course in 15 minutes, 24 seconds — finishing ahead of both
Leatherhead Cricket Club skipper Matt Joblin is not getting carried away, despite his trail-blazing side maintaining their perfect start to the season. After two games of his side’s first season in Division One of the Surrey Championship, they
Harlequins hooker Chris Brooker is leaving the Stoop to join Aviva Premiership rivals Worcester Warriors. The 26-year-old former has spent six years with Quins, making 84 appearances, but a knee injury picked up playing against Newcastle Falcons
Sandown Park has been named as one of the top 10 racecourses in the country for the second year running. The course in Portsmouth Road, Esher, was judged for visitor attraction and customer experience by national tourist board VisitEngland, as
Shakespeare’s cross-dressing comedy Twelfth Night is coming to Morden Hall Park. ATTIC Theatre Company and Sixteenfoot Production have joined forces to bring an exciting new staging to south London with open-air performances in a stunning location
Crystal Palace supporters fancying a pint before the Play-Off Final have been given a list of Palace friendly pubs for the big game. The Metropolitan Police has designated different pubs specific to sets of fans ahead of Monday’s match against
Two gang members were jailed for life yesterday after being found guilty of a drive-by murder in Tulse Hill. Nana Darko-Frempong, 18, was shot dead yards from his home in Purser House, on the Tulse Hill estate, in June 2011. Christopher Gabriel
A paranoid schizophrenic pensioner - who had overdosed on paracetamol 20 times and told police she wanted to be cared for in a home - died after self-harming. Julia Wright was found on her blood soaked bed at her flat in Queens Road, Teddington
Sainsbury’s in Epsom has placed a bee hotel on its roof to boost the dwindling solitary bee population. Constructed from timber and recycled materials, the custom-designed hotel has been positioned among flowering plants which will provide rich
A teenager replaced money with counterfeit notes while working at Twickenham stadium after his dad was kidnapped and held to ransom in Nigeria. Chisom Izuchukwu, 19, formerly of Maynard Close in Erith, was working at the Final Whistle bar when
Steve Parish is happy to have seen Ian Holloway prove his critics wrong at Crystal Palace. Holloway came under fire from a large section of fans when a nine-match winless run threatened to derail the Eagles’ play-off campaign. Co-chairman Parish
Neighbours living in Carshalton and Wallington can have their say on local and national issues in a survey launched by their MP. MP Tom Brake has launched a survey asking his constituents their feelings about a range of topics. The survey will
Campaigners are urging the Planning Inspectorate to refuse planning permission for a new large residential develoment on sports fields. JS Bloor (Newbury) Ltd plans to build 63 houses and 13 flats with parking in the ground of the Pavillion Sports
An up-and-coming urban artist is preparing to hit the big time with his twist on grime music. Carshalton man Charles Hazell, who performs under the name Sketchman, has recently had a track chosen to feature on premier urban music station BBC 1Xtra's
A new mayor of Epsom and Ewell was appointed on Tuesday. Lib Dem councillor Colin Taylor, who represents Stamford ward, has lived in the borough for 43 years. An Epsom councillor for 14 years, he also served as a Surrey county councillor.
Students from the Anstee Bridge project celebrated their graduation with an event at the Odeon cinema in Kingston. Anstee Bridge supports Year 11 pupils who find it difficult to engage with school work. Programme co-ordinator Katherine Greening
Two men, one waving a baseball bat, stole four pizzas from a delivery driver before running off with his car keys, a court has heard. The pair were accused of being with another man who lured the Village Pizza driver to a car park near Hollywood
A teenager was terrified when a fox jumped on to her chest in bed and bared its teeth at her. Isobelle Barter was startled at 5am and came face to face with a fox she thought was going to attack her, in a confrontation her mother compared to Little
Volunteers helped spruce up the gardens at Whiteley Village in preparation for the Weybridge Running Festival. Two dozen staff from Air Products in Hersham mucked in by cutting back rhododendrons and preparing flower beds. Ian Lansley, whose
Kids have a chance to meet their favourite little monsters next week. Moshi Monsters is a children’s website where kids can choose six virtual pet monsters to play games and puzzles with. Two of the monsters, Poppet and Katsuma are taking a
Top West End choreographers are rehearsing students for an upcoming production being put on by Epsom’s Laine Theatre Arts. A Stair at a Time, which is named after dance legend Fred Astaire, will run at the Epsom Playhouse for a week in June.
An award-winning home for the elderly has celebrated its 30th anniversary. Fenner House, a sheltered home managed by the Walton Charity, on the corner of Mayfield Road and Queens Road, held a party for its residents with a glass of bubbly on Tuesday
More than 3,000 people are expected to attend Balham and Tooting's annual community event next month. The Balham and Tooting Community Association (BATCA) Fun Day, now in its sixth year, takes place on June 8 in the residential area between the
Petersham Meadows has welcomed a different herd of cattle on to its land now that the grazing season has started. The move comes after a long battle involving the National Trust, Richmond Council and dog walkers, which previously saw an electric
Stoneleigh library will be kicking off June with two free activity sessions. There will be a model-making competition for fathers, grandfathers and children, from 10am to noon, where visitors will get the chance to design and make a building, with
Award winning comedian Milton Jones is performing at the Fairfield Halls this November. The funny man is bringing his new show, On The Road, to Croydon on November 23 as part of his national tour. Jones is a regular on Mock the Week, and has
A pair of Collingwood AC endurance runners have mastered the Centurion off-road North Downs Way 50-mile race. Running from Farnham, in Surrey, to Knockholt, near Sevenoaks, in Kent, Bill Walsh and Richard Fox completed Saturday’s race together
