Dons boss Neal Ardley swapped the dugout for the cricket crease when the club took on Epsom-based Deando Ruxley in its annual cricket match. Unfortunately, despite taking a wicket, two catches and hitting an unbeaten 12, Ardley could not guide
AFC Wimbledon’s pre-season friendly programme gets under way in front of the fans this weekend at Blue Square Premier outfit Dartford. And while boss Neal Ardley is not looking at results just yet, he will be expecting steady improvement in the
A man died during a routine operation after less experienced nurses were left to deal with complications in the surgery after the procedure's lead nurse was suspended hours before. Gerald Storey of Lonsdale Hotel, Lower Addiscombe Road, died after
A Worcester Park man has been accused of sexually assaulting children as young as six. Michael Hopkins, 63, of Church Road, denied 19 counts of sexual and indecent assault against children, when he appeared at Kingston Crown Court today. Where
Police are taking the council to court over a decision not to revoke a nightclub's licence. Sutton Council's licencing sub committee last month concluded Wonderland, in Cheam Road, should stay open following a licence review initiated by police
One hundred community leaders have launched an impassioned appeal outside the US Embassy site to ensure the thousands of jobs and billions of pounds created through the Nine Elms development do not bypass the borough. Over the next decade Nine
A ride at Chessington World of Adventures (CWOA) was put out of commission briefly this afternoon. Troublemakers forced Dragon Falls to close for about half an hour, the amusement park said. @mrssudd tweeted from the ride: “Oh my goodness my
Retail giants Next have submitted a formal application to build a 6,000 square foot store on the site of a disused office block. Plans to demolish an empty office block, previously used by Thales Avionics, at Bushey Road in New Malden, and replace
LEARN to bake artisan bread at a workshop in Bexleyheath. Magdalena at Cocoa and Heart in Izane Road will teach you to kneed, shape and bake white, wholemeal and bread rolls. It costs £75, everything you need is provided and you get to take
Pensioners are being targeted by bogus builders, who claim their homes could be flooded unless they pay a hefty sum relating to neighbours' building work. Croydon Council's trading standards officers have been alerted to the scam by older residents
New boy Barry Fuller has promised to leave his mark on the opposition to help fire AFC Wimbledon up the League Two table. The 28-year-old left-back signed for the Dons on a free transfer in May after being released by relegated Barnet in the summer
A trickster took advantage of an 89-year-old woman's kindness by stealing her bank card and taking £300 from her account. The elderly Wallington woman was outside Sainsbury's in Stafford Road, Wallington, when an Asian woman approached her at about
A Croydon heritage group has been left £10,000 by the late great-grandson of a former Society President. Croydon natural History and Scientific Society received a bequest from their member John Stephen Brooke who died last year. His great-grandfather
Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea hopes fans are ready for the ups and downs of the new Aviva Premiership season, after the fixtures were annoucned this morning. The Londoners begin the new season against rivals London Wasps at Twickenham
Three men were arrested in Banstead during a police chase after a betting shop robbery yesterday. Police were called to reports that three men entered Corals, in Bell Street, Reigate, and made off with cash at about 7pm. A police helicopter
Police are hunting a man who approached a schoolgirl and asked her if she would like to stroke his pet dog yesterday. The incident happened at 8.45am on July 3 when the 11-year-old girl was walking along Taleworth Road, Ashtead, when the man asked
Parents and teachers at a Wimbledon primary school have funded a brand new playground thanks to a new online tool which generates charitable donations as you shop online. Bishop Gilpin Primary School raised more than £1,000 by using online shopping
Harlequins open their new Aviva Premiership campaign against London Wasps during the London Double Header. The defence of the LV= Cup starts on the second weekend in November. Director of rugby Conor O'Shea said: "Once again we will be competing
Hundreds of people descended on Mitcham this weekend as the Friends of Phipps Bridge held their third summer picnic. Around 600 people attended the free event on Rock Terrace off Phipps Bridge Road on Sunday, June 30 and were entertained by live
Merton Council and fire brigade are helping smokers in the borough kick the habit once and for all. All Merton fire fighters have recently completed their NHS level one intervention training, which means that they now have the knowledge to direct
Pupils from 12 Merton primary schools showed their mathematical ability last week in the Merton Annual Sum Sort Competition. Hosted at the Chaucer Centre on June 27 by the Merton School Improvement Team, the event challenged pupil from years five
The threat of the loss of a percentage of lollipop officers has now become a reality and understandably there is concern amongst parents But is it all bad news?......I think not! Two options come to mind here Option one-The "concerned"
A new chairman for Kingston’s new health watchdog has finally been found – but only if they accept the job. More than three months after its launch, Healthwatch Kingston has confirmed a suitable applicant has been identified to take charge of the
New Malden’s Mel South is enjoying her tennis again despite an early exit from the ladies doubles at this year’s Wimbledon Championships. The 27-year-old and Tara Moore, her partner of 18 tournaments, were left disappointed after a first round
A Claygate family is devastated after their beloved pet cat was shot with an air rifle, forcing them to have it put down. Amira Girgis, from Ruxley Ridge, received a call from a vet on July 2 to say her cat had been brought in by the RSPCA because
Andy Murray has revealed how he turned staring a Wimbledon defeat square in the face, into a place in the Championship semi-finals. The British US Open champion came back from two sets down against Fernando Verdasco to win 3-2, and set up a last
A doctor wanted for abducting her daughter two years ago could be struck off. Yesterday the General Medical Council said it will review the case of Dr Humma Dar, who disappeared with her daughter Aamina in Morden in August 2011. Mother and
Boris Johnson says improved transport links are key to Sutton's future and has backed the bid to bring the tram to town. In an interview at the Sutton Guardian's offices yesterday, the Mayor of London also said the scheme to bring an unpopular
A construction company has been fined £70,000 after a worker was seriously injured when a temporary platform collapsed at St George's Wharf in Nine Elms. Noel Doyle, 32, from Hammersmith, suffered a shattered right elbow, broken vertebrae, fractured
Concerned parents are campaigning for a secondary school in Molesey, as the area struggles to cope with primary school leavers. About 240 pupils leave St Lawrence CofE Junior School, St Albans Catholic Primary School, Chandlers Field Primary School
A Waddon councillor has defended her decision to table a motion debating the EU referendum at Monday’s full council meeting amid criticism it was not relevant to Croydon Council’s work. Conservative Councillor Clare George-Hilley was criticised
Nineteen students from across America are visiting the sights of London while boarding at ACS Cobham International School for the British summer studies programme. The students will explore the lasting impact of British culture and visit sites
With the Ride London event due on the streets of Elmbridge next month, a leaflet will be delivered outlining all the key information. The leaflet, which will be delivered to houses and businesses within 100m of the route, includes maps of the route
