These succulent skewers are ideal for the barbie, so once the sun shines get cooking! Coated in a tangy mango and tomato glaze, all that’s needed is a few flatbreads and shredded leaves to finish the meal. Serves 4 Preparation time: 15 minutes
If you’re looking for a great family day out with entertainment to suit the young and old, head don't miss an annual charity fun day next month. Kids charity, The Children’s Trust, based in Tadworth, will have lots on offer during the event which
Teddies Nursery, Esher, said farewell to the class on 2013 with a graduation ceremony. Putting on their robes and mortar boards on Wednesday, June 26, children put on a performance for staff and parents and were handed their certificate to remember
A dispersal order that helped combat crime and anti-social behaviour in Thornton Heath Recreation Ground has been reintroduced. The Safer Croydon Partnership is keen to ensure gangs do not stop the community from enjoying the park and aim to reduce
With Olympic silver medallist Gemma Gibbons watching from the crowd, Sutton’s female judokas raised their game to regain the Balfour Beatty London Youth Games title at Crystal Palace on Saturday. Sutton conceded their crown to Greenwich in 2012
One of Great Britain’s greatest athletes will be heading to Hersham to give a sneak peek into his career. Whether you are looking for inspiration at work, home or in sport, Colin Jackson will provide an insight into what motivates him, and talk
A charity volunteer has been made an MBE from the Queen for her work in Putney and Roehampton. Mo Smith, who was honoured as part of the Queen’s birthday celebrations, is the founder of Regenerate-Rise that provides support for isolated older residents
Simon Amor is preparing for his toughest season yet in charge of London Scottish in the Championship. Scottish were this week handed a tough opening day game against newly promoted Ealing Trailfinders in a double header match at Saracens’ Allianz
A community worker is to skydive 5,000ft to raise money to help children affected by domestic violence. Briony Streets who works for Amicus Horizon is doing the sponsored jump on July 27, for the housing association's charity Fresh Visions.
The New Egham Singers are set to entertain at their annual summer concert and picnic to raise money for Sam Beare Hospice. The 130-strong choir will sing in the St George’s College chapel before moving outside so the audience can enjoy a picnic
Comedian and impressionist Rory Bremner talks about the evolution of satire since he began in the 80s and his role in a new comedy play. Bremner is currently starring in Noel Coward’s Relative Values, which will be at Richmond Theatre this July
Olympic medallist Sophie Hosking has been announced as the ambassador for this year’s Get Active Wandsworth Festival. The Get Active Wandsworth Festival aims to get everyone up and moving and build on the momentum generated by London 2012 with
BBC presenter Kate Silverton will launch the Summer of Wildlife day at the London Wetland Centre tomorrow. The Bat Conservation Trust, the RSPB and Butterfly Conservation Trust are just a few of the twenty wildlife organisations participating in
From the Comet, June 24, 1988 Kingston Council decided to close Surbiton’s only public swimming pool. The decision to shut down Surbiton Lagoon came after the council looked at figures Councillor Peter Gray produced. The figures showed
A £1.14m scheme designed to entice businesses to Croydon has been expanded. Firms with up to 250 employees can benefit from 65 per cent discounts on business rates by moving into retail or office buildings in central Croydon, South End and London
Now this week has been all about double trouble; looking after two children for the first time. The journey home from the hospital was a bit surreal. Not only was I still in shock from the labour, but I was using a double buggy for the first
It has been a week of booze-related stories. Oceana nightclub gets its licence back and can stay open (with conditions of course), the club’s owners reveal they are considering a name change, and plans are also mooted to introduce restrictions
A New Malden mum who volunteered for Kingston police for five years says dusting takes second place to helping others. Lindsey Martin, of Thetford Road, volunteered up to 60 hours a month as a borough press officer helping to answer queries and
An arsonist has admitted causing £24,000 of damage to a Poundland store. Michael White, 37, of Malden Road, appeared in Croydon Crown Court on Wednesday to admit setting fire to rubbish outside Poundland in Central Road, Worcester Park, in December
Make the most of the summer weather by sampling some of Sutton’s outdoor activities. Wildflower lovers can enjoy an afternoon amble through Cuddington Meadows local nature reserve on July 6. There will be a bat walk with special detectors in
