A delicious Bloody Mary recipe complete with retro celery sticks and the requisite balance of fresh and bold flavours. This can be made to taste depending on your guest. The addition of the radish rubbing shoulders with the lime presents a really effective
A man is on the run from police after he absconded from a bail hostel in Richmond borough. Kieron Lee Kerswell, 23, who was serving a sentence for handling stolen goods, is wanted by police after officers discovered he was not at his registered
A doctor who abducted her daughter after the breakdown of her marriage has been struck off the medical register. Dr Humma Dar fled from her home in Camborne Road, Morden, to Pakistan with her daughter Aamina following her marriage break-up.
Esher Road in East Molesey has been closed after a car overturned earlier. The car overturned at the junction with Walton Road, on the roundabout opposite the police station building. Firefighters from Esher were called to the scene at about
Police are appealing for witness after a man tried to push a girl into his car. A 16-year-old girl was walking along Bywood Avenue on Friday July 12 towards the parade when a small blue hatchback car pulled up alongside her at 9.10pm. The suspect
A man and 17-year-old boy were charged with robbery yesterday after a taxi driver was mugged at gunpoint. The taxi driver was threatened and forced to hand over his wallet and mobile phone when he dropped off passengers in Epsom in February.
A water main and sewer collapsed causing chaos in a road. Firefighters were called to Elspeth Road, Battersea, on Monday at 5.15pm, but Thames Water are still at the scene. The water utility company discovered there was a burst on a 16-inch
A vulnerable 14-year-old father-to-be found hanged was failed by the services supposed to be supporting him, a report has revealed. Liam Hardy, a popular pupil at Carshalton Boys Sports College, was found hanged at his grandparents’ home in Stonecot
An extractor fan that caught alight in a Teddington home was so badly damaged an investigation into the incident cannot be carried out. The device caught fire in a bathroom of a home in St Winifords Road just before 4pm yesterday. Watch
A woman posed as single mum in order to claim £50,000 of benefits. Benefit fraudster Amanda Mamdally, of St Helier Avenue, Sutton, claimed a staggering £50,000 in overpaid benefits and has been given a two year suspended sentence. Inner London
By Bruce Archer A positive weekend in Spa, Belgium, has lifted Banstead’s Matt Flowers to ninth in the G40 Ginetta GT5 challenge. He finished the weekend’s races in eighth, seventh and sixth – his best positions since Rockingham in May.
On Monday 15 July 2013 at the Inner London Crown Court Chukwuka Iheke, aged 20yrs (DOB 02/10/1992) of Berry Lane, SE21 8AR was sentenced to 2 years and 4 months for Robbery and 2 counts of theft. The court heard that on Friday 5 April 2013 at Brockwell
A man was treated for burns to his hands following a huge blaze in Streatham. Fire crews were called to the fire between Prentis Road and Central Parade, Streatham, at 12.19pm this afternoon. Storage sheds at the back of Bartek, a polish delicatessan
A teenager staged an action-packed day of fun at his school to raise more than £2,000 for the nursing home that cared for his dying granddad. Ted Williams, 16, of Selsdon, served up live music, Irish dancing, raffles, food and drinks in John Fisher
A group of travellers set up camp in Sutton Common Park today. The council is currently working to ensure they are moved on as quickly as possible. It is thought they moved from Morden this morning. Councillor Jill Whitehead, chair
Residents in Earlsfield will be able to question their elected representatives and senior council managers at a ward feedback meeting this evening. These 'Let's Talk' meetings are organised by the council so that residents can deliver
By Bruce Archer Just a week on from Andy Murray’s success at Wimbledon, more than 200 adults and children picked up a tennis racket for the first time at King George’s Park in Wandsworth last weekend. Three hours worth of free coaching was
Following the recent article in your paper re. the proposed [McDonald's] drive-through in Wallington, I would like to tell you of my objection to this for the following reasons: We do not need another fast food store in Wallington - there
Sutton Cricket Club claimed their first win of the Surrey Championship Premier Division season but skipper Johann Myburgh is not getting carried away. Banstead were the victims of a 73-run win on Saturday – thanks in no small part to an unbeaten
The bus driver brother of murdered Jamie Sanderson has had to drive past Oceana nightclub every day since his death. Jamie's mother, Carol Sanderson, said in an impact statement to the Old Bailey her son's death was senseless. Friends cheered
A rapper broke down in tears in court yesterday after recalling the moments two gunmen shot dead his stepdad in his own home. Carlton Ned was fatally shot at his home in Langdale Road, Thornton Heath, in the early hours of July 1, 2011. The
A drink on the riverside might be the perfect way to spend a sunny afternoon – but what about the rest of the day? Summer’s eventual arrival is the ideal opportunity to while away a relaxing morning or evening fishing on the banks of the Thames
Sutton Tennis & Squash Club are celebrating after they clinched the Aegon Team Tennis National Open Men’s title for the first time since 2009. The Devonshire Road-based club went into the competition, held in Bournemouth, as favourites, and
If you fancy some swinging sixties nostalgia then you may want to get yourself to Sanderstead this week. The Mitre Players are transforming the Trinity Mid-Whitgiftian Association Clubhouse into a sixties night club for their next production, A
Two men who murdered Jamie Sanderson inside Oceana nightclub have been given life sentences. Levan Greenfield, 22, was given a life sentence at the Old Bailey today by Judge Wendy Jones. Brandon Francis, 20, spotted on CCTV with a "knife-like
An evening of fun, warmth and big laughs is expected as Stephen K Amos comes to Croydon later this year. It has been a busy year for the comedian with most of his time being spent on the road or in some cases on the other side of the world.
More families can put all their plastics and cartons in black recycling bins as the council makes changes to recycling across Epsom. But concerns have already been raised that the wheelie bins are not big enough to fit in the extra recyclable items
Police are investigating the ‘suspicious appearance’ of two cash boxes discovered by a museum curator on Friday. The cash boxes, both empty, were found by Jeremy Harte, curator of Bourne Hall, hidden at the edge of the museum grounds
A horrified mother has been left scarred after she was the victim of a dramatic dog attack on her own doorstep, in which a staffie's jaws were sunk into her arm for 10 minutes. Toni Knight, 26, of Stannet Way, Wallington, went to rescue her 20-
Croydon’s waste and recycling collections will be an hour earlier than usual this Thursday and Friday. This is because of the heatwave conditions being predicted for the next day or so. The council has agreed to let crews start earlier
A missing 12-year-old girl was found safe last night. Brooke Blakeman, from Beddington, was found in Durham Road, Merton, at around 7.30pm by an off duty officer who called the police. The youngster, who went missing on Saturday, has now been
Three intrepid sixth formers from Oasis Academy Coulsdon are to embark on a three week volunteering adventure in Banglore. Daniel Borer, Jessica Little and Mairi Hibberd-McWhirr have spent the last 18 months fundraising to pay for their flights
A lottery-funded project will capture the historic past of Merton by collecting more than 15,000 photographs of days gone by. Merton Memories, organised by Merton Council and supported by groups including the Merton Historical Society, the Museum
Croydon's new department store is here to stay for at least 150 years, according to its colourful new owner. Marco Cash, the chief executive of Croydon Village Outlet, has spoken for the first time since last week's announcement that the former
A patch of grass the size of a tennis court caught fire in Epsom as the heatwave continued yesterday. Epsom firefighters were called to the grass fire at Richards Field, off Chessington Road, Epsom, at about 11.40am. A fire station spokesman
A homeless couple have set up camp just yards away from the council offices. Islam Mohammoud, from Egypt, has created a makeshift tent in the grounds of St Nicholas Church on St Nicholas Way, near Sutton's Civic Centre. Mr Mohammoud, who is
A packed tube was forced to stop for an hour after fire broke out. The District Line train became stuck between Southfields Station and Wimbledon Park Station on Monday evening at 6pm. Firefighters were called to the blaze, located on train
By Bruce Archer London Rowing Club’s Mark Aldred bucked the trend for GB Rowing by winning gold at the Lucerne World Cup regatta, writes Bruce Archer. On a weekend when GB came up short in most events, Aldred, competing with Sam Scrimgeour
A Government minister has praised the council for its progress in improving its children's services following a damning inspection. Sutton Council's children's services were deemed inadequate by inspector Ofsted last year but now its rating has
Further to your article in the June 27 issue (Cat owner warns of spate of fox attacks), I would like to add my experiences with them. They have lived in my garden for many years. Their cubs were born there. They always showed respect for my cats
Upon return from a tour in Africa, Mitcham hip hop artist Potent Whisper is set to begin a series of performances in France. A former BRIT school pupil, the 23-year-old has been making a name for himself away from the UK but is back in London next
Firefighters have warned people about starting fires in woodland after a spike in callouts this week. A crew from New Addington Fire Station were called to Shirley Hills at 7.30pm last night after a dog walker spotted an old tree on fire, which
I am pleased that Labour's high level of activity in the Waddon community has been noted in the Croydon Guardian's letter pages columns. Both I and my colleagues Joy Prince and Robert Canning enjoy keeping in touch with the concerns of
By Bruce Arhcer Molesey Boat Club’s Moe Sbihi predicted disappointment for the men’s eight at the third and final Rowing World Cup regatta in Lucerne last weekend, and the Surbiton man was right. After grabbing gold during a difficult weekend
The winged wonder Jerome Thomas is adamant Crystal Palace already have the credentials to be a success in the Premier League. Since starting his career in 2001, Thomas has made 103 appearances for Charlton Athletic and 99 for West Brom, so he knows
A Cobham charity has received a £2,000 donation as part of a programme to raise awareness about charities to young people. Oasis Childcare, a charity which works with vulnerable parents and children, was handed the money as part of the MTG Youth
By Ryan Walters Sutton & District sprinter Harry Aikines-Aryeetey went to the Sainsbury’s British Championships looking to break through a mental barrier to finally beat 10.10 seconds. And having left Birmingham after doing just that with
By James Barrett Carshalton Athletic are set to welcome back midfielder Harry Harding for the start of the new season. Harding was a Robin at the start of the 2012/13 season, making 14 appearances and scoring two goals, before becoming one
A mischievious fox caused quite a stir at a barbecue last week when it pinched a guest's beloved handmade handbag. Izzy Lachowicz, 28, fom Colliers Wood, had been having dinner in a friend's garden in Kellino Road, Tooting, on July 9 when the crafty
Boris Johnson is set to answer questions on plans to bring trams to Sutton today. London Assembly members Steve O'Connell, Sutton and Croydon's representative, and Caroline Pidgeon, leader of the assembly's Liberal Democrats and deputy chairwoman
Allotment holders gathered in the blazing sunshine on Monday to voice fierce opposition to plans to build on their site which threaten their way of life and community. Campaigners, who have submitted a petition with more than 2,750 signatures to
Epsom Council is asking for residents' views on a new scheme which would see it charging a levy on developers in the area which would then be used to fund community infrastructure projects. The council is in the process of introducing a Community
Churchfields recreation ground in Weybridge has celebrated the opening of a new meadow and special bedding ground. The new additions were opened to the public on Tuesday, July 9, and the meadow, next to the busy recreation ground, has already become
A team from charity appeal Love Kingston will oar in the Dragon Boat races in Canbury Gardens this Sunday. Hilary Garner, CEO, of Kingston Voluntary Action (KVA), which oversees the appeal, will bang the drum. Crew members will include appeal
The tree planted last month to commemorate the suffragette who ran out in front of the King’s horse at the Epsom Derby 100 years is itself close to death, it has emerged. Concerned residents contacted the Epsom Guardian after seeing the snake-bark
Police have warned they will prosecute timewasters after receiving a potential dud call last week. Officers were called to the town centre on Wednesday July 10 after being told a man had been threatened by another man with a gun in McDonalds.
A dauntless daughter jumped out of a plane to raise charity cash in memory of her mum. Jodie Ferry, 22, of New Addington, leapt from 10,000ft in a fundraising skydive in Maidstone, raising nearly £1,300 for Pancreatic Cancer UK. Her mum, Debra
Merton Council will bid to buy scrubland up for auction in the hope of transforming it into land for the community. The 0.53 acre site at the end of Rookwood Avenue in New Malden is owned by the Royal Borough of Kingston but has been listed for
More than 120 people took part in the Trinity Hospice Magnolia Walk through Wandsworth and Clapham Common collecting more than £11,000. Walkers took part in either a 2km, 5km or 10km route, with many walking in memory of a loved one on June 30.
A food festival for children will take place in Kingston next month over a jam-packed weekend. The Children’s Food Festival will run alongside the Kingston Food Festival with most activities taking place in Memorial Gardens and at the Rotunda on
Internationally-renowned photojournalist Reza has teamed up with a leading coffee company to create a stunning picture exhibition in a remarkable outdoor gallery. The Soul of Coffee exhibition will be at Kew Gardens throughout the duration of the
A rock band is on the cusp of performing in front of thousands after they reached the final of a singing competition. Brightlight City, who are regular performers at Croydon’s Scream Lounge, have reached the final of Jamie Oliver’s Summer Jam competition
Shoppers were met by sky ribbons and circus shows as the carnival rolled into Kingston. Following the first International Youth Arts Festival performance on July 10, the town has featured two new stages and a daily mix of drama, music, circus and
Police officers have spent a day learning how to cope with dementia sufferers. Wandsworth police officers from Putney were trained by Tony O'Flaherty, who runs care business Home Instead, on July 2. Mr O'Flaherty came up with the idea
