A carer accused of assaulting her patient and threatening to kill her using witchcraft, has been cleared of assault charges. Hilda Pratt of Tennison Road, South Norwood, was accused of attacking Andrea Bowes-Adolfess at her home in Thornton Heath
Sutton is facing a major shortage of affordable housing it emerged at planning enquiry. The comments were made by Sutton South councillor Richard Clifton at the public enquiry into the latest planning application for Sutherland House on Wednesday
An 82-year-old pensioner is heartbroken after two men stole his lead soldier figurine collection he began when he was five years old. Detectives are hunting two males who conned their way into the man’s house stealing the rare figurines and cash
Croydon University Hospital has been named as one of six "high-risk" hospitals prioritised for a tough new regime of inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Croydon Health Services NHS Trust will come under scrutiny from "a small army"
A campaign group of more than 20 councils affected by Heathrow believe the airport's proposals for a third runway will inevitably be followed by demands for a fourth. The airport yesterday revealed plans for three potential locations for its next
Traffic has hit "total gridlock" in Worcester Park after roadworks appeared to repair a manhole cover. Businesses have said it is a "diabolical" situation, and one man said it is the worst he has ever seen it. Ross Nelson, owner of Ross Fruiterers
A car veered off the road and crashed through some railings near West Croydon Station last weekend. The Volkswagen crashed through the hoardings of the Interchange building in Station Road on July 13 at about 8.15pm. The driver, a man, ran
The new chairman of Kingston Healthwatch has promised to be fully independent after stepping into the job after 22 years working for Kingston Council. Grahame Snelling, former head of prevention and integration in Kingston Council’s children’s
Take a round-the-world tour via your wardrobe. Lisa Haynes reveals the fast track to global fashion. There's something about going on long-haul holidays that makes you want to dress like the locals - head to toe in bright colours - and stuff your
A tabloid journalist from Ashtead, a prison officer who allegedly sold information and his ex-partner appeared in court today. Lucy Panton, 38, from Ashtead, Scott Chapman an officer at Woodhill prison and his ex-partner Lynn Gaffney are charged
After years of rainy summers good weather has finally arrived - but the authorities want to make sure it does not come at a cost. Temperatures hit 32c in Sutton yesterday and experts say the summer is here to stay. The warm weather has had revellers
Politicians have called on London Mayor Boris Johnson to improve links to central London with both tram and rail links. Mr Johnson faced questions from Greater London Authority Members Steve O'Connell and Caroline Pidgeon who asked the Mayor to
LUXURY hot chocolate brand Cocoba will open its first chocolate café outside London at Bluewater this autumn. It will be only the second Cocoba in the UK, and it will serve luxury hot and iced chocolates made from real Belgian chocolate, hand-roasted
Have you ever thought you could be the next West End star in Les Mis or Lion King? It could be your chance to start that dream this summer. Fairfield Halls are putting on their Theatre Summer School during the summer holidays. There will be
One of the borough's most hysterical events takes place in a fortnight as an army of sumo wrestlers descend on Battersea Park for the annual Sumo Run. The 5km event will see hundreds of runners dressed in giant inflatable sumo suits run, walk or
A councillor is calling for more taxi ranks in the town centre. Sutton South Councillor Richard Clifton has met with Transport for London (TfL) and the Licensed Taxi Drivers Association to discuss the area around Sutton train station. He said
Breastfeeding in public is being made easier for mums through the launch of a new scheme. Mums and health care staff attended the official launch of the Breastfeeding Welcome scheme in Sure Start Roehampton Centre, Roehampton Lane, yesterday.
Firefighters have put out a massive grass fire blaze on Mitcham Common the size of four football pitches. Three fire crews, including Mitcham, were called to an area of Mitcham Common off Croydon Road at about 12pm today. During the incident
A killer, who brutally beat a New Addington dad-of-nine to death because he thought he was a drug dealer, was today jailed for 12 years. Jason Lodge, 39, repeatedly stamped on "defenceless" David Petch's head on his own doorstep in Wayside, Fieldway
Makes 400ml (6-8 lollies) Preparation time 20 minutes, plus cooling and freezing You’ll need: 2 Pink Lady apples 450g fresh or frozen mixed forest fruits such as strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, blackcurrants 75g caster sugar
Epsom’s council taxpayers who receive a reduction on their bills as single occupancy residents will be checked to ensure that the reductions are correct next month. The checks form part of the council’s measures to prevent and detect fraud and
Stealing a pony, taking toilet covers and leaving your wife in charge of the workhouse- welcome to Croydon crime in the early 1900s. An old police log book has been discovered at South Norwood Police Station, giving an insight into the type of
Folk band Skinny Lister are set to play tomorrow night as part of the London Folkfest. Reporter Alexandra Rucki caught up with them ahead of the gig. What can we expect to see during your performance at the London FolkFest? We're expecting
By Bruce Archer New Brentford winger Martin Fillo admits the lure of being re-acquainted with boss Uwe Rosler was a big part of his decision to join the club on a season-long loan. Fillo, 27, joined from Czech side Viktoria Plzen, although
One of the iconic images of last summer was a self-styled mod, dressed in lycra, sideburns in full glory, sat on a purple throne, giving the 'V' sign to photographers, in front Hampton Court Palace - once home to another famous redhead who liked to
Children enjoyed an unlikely blend of Scottish bagpipes and Carribean steel pan drums during a celebration of cultural diversity. Pupils from six schools also took part in Indian dancing and listened to African beats while tucking into international
The sustained contributions of a trio of community-spirited individuals have been celebrated at a new awards scheme run by a church and residents. St Mary’s Church, in Cuddington, presented its first citizen-centred community awards on Sunday,
By Bruce Archer Crystal Palace new Spanish signing Jose Campana said he will fire the goals to send the Eagles soaring in the Premier League. The U20s international, who put pen to paper on a four-year deal today, described himself as a typical
More than 200 homes will be left without water this morning while Thames Water fixes a burst water main in St Margarets. Homes in Kilmorey Road, St Peter's Road, St George's Road, Ailsa Road and Ranelagh Drive will be affected from 10.30am for
A pile of rubbish caught fire outside an industrial unit in Wallington. The fire brigade were called just after 9pm, last night, to Restmor Way in Hackbridge. It is not known what started the fire which damaged a window of a disused building
Ingredients 1 x 200g can of SPAM® Chopped Pork and Ham - cut into medium slices 1 x French Baguette Mustard or Garlic Mayonnaise 1 x large onion sliced into rings 1 x garlic clove - peeled Vegetable oil for frying Method Cut the
Sutton Council is seeking a judicial review against the Government as it continues to oppose plans to allow offices in the town centre to be converted into homes. The council is among 30 out of 32 London boroughs which asked for exemptions from
Three options submitted to Airports Commission: each solution is supposedly quicker and cheaper than building a new hub airport. Heathrow says all solutions have fewer people affected by noise than Heathrow today. Airport
A poet who worked in Croydon for more than 10 years has released a book of his rhymes. Mark Day - who has called himself The Bard of Godstone - has just released his first book The Bard of Godstone Volume 1. He describes himself as the modern
An autistic teenager who went missing on Tuesday has been found safe and well. Paul Whittick, 18, was last seen by his carer at approximately 6pm on Tuesday, July 16, in South Park, Fulham. At 20.08pm on Tuesday evening Paul was spotted getting
A large bonfire got out of control in North Cheam last night. Fire fighters were called to the blaze in Henley Way at about 10.30pm. Due to the dry weather the fire spread quickly – leading to a fence and hedges catching fire.
Former Teacher of Art at St Marks Academy in Mitcham, now full time Croydon based artist and founder of Juxtaposed Gallery; Ian Barrington delivered an artist talk and mini exhibition of his works to the year 10 and 6th form art students at St Marks
The summer holidays are approaching and help is at hand for those who are looking for an escape. Sing Live will run a series of workshops called Summer in Song, fresh from their trip to Italy. The group want to provide a feel good experience
A Morrisons store will be coming to Weybridge after councillors approved the supermarket giant’s amended plans on Tuesday evening. Plans for the supermarket at the former Focus DIY store in Monument Hill were refused by the west area planning sub-committee
More than 21 months after a fatal fire at a retirement housing block in Hinchley Wood, residents have begun moving back in to the rebuilt accommodation. The first resident moved back to Gibson Court in Manor Road North on Monday, July 16. The
Nearly a million pounds could be clawed back from Croydon Council's controversial proposed sell-off of precious artworks. The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) warned it may attempt to reclaim some or all of £934,000 investment in the borough's museum
A family who narrowly avoided being crushed when a first floor ceiling collapsed into their kitchen were forced to sleep on a relative’s floor after being told no alternative housing was available. Patricia Knight, 48, from Inworth Street, Battersea
Page fifty nine of last weeks Sutton Guardian (July 11th) carried a public notice from The London Borough of Sutton about an increase in the costs of residents parking permits , the latest hike is some ten per cent whacked on top of the already costly
Neighbours of a former vicarage hosting weekly suburban sex parties have called on the council to have it shut down. Sutton Council has received a letter of complaint from a concerned resident of Carshalton Road who says drunken men and transvestites
Measures to tackle racism in primary schools are failing, campaigners have claimed, after hundreds of incidents were revealed in council records. There have been 343 reports of racial harassment - including name calling and children refusing to
The selection process for a piece of public art to commemorate suffragette Emily Davison has flown in the face of the very principles of democracy she fought for according to angry residents. The Epsom Guardian revealed last week that Mary Branson
Controversial plans to turn a care home into homeless accommodation have begun in earnest. Sutton Council announced it wants to turn Oakleigh Care Home, on the Benhill Estate, into emergency accommodation for homeless families as they are currently
Each week, Sarah Milne goes behind the scenes at Surrey Street to bring you stories about the traders and their customers and share some secrets about the traders and their customers and share some secrets about the market that you never knew till
A fledgling film maker shot his debut movie in Croydon and Sutton - with a little help from his friends. Anthony Roberts, 27, directed, produced and starred in Mistaken, a thriller about hit men set on the boroughs' meanest streets. He also
Hundreds of people reconnected with nature in the sunshine at an event to celebrate the great outdoors on Saturday. A range of fun and educational activities were on offer during the community event in Lloyd Park, which aimed to help people reconnect
A host of bands will line up for a three day music festival in Crystal Palace Park. Music legends such as Eric Clapton, Bob Marley and the Wailers, Rod Stewart & the Faces and Elton John have all played Crystal Palace Park for its festivals that
A Chessington football team has upped sticks and moved to a ground in Wimbledon after complaining of poor facilities at their home ground. Cricketers FC played at the King Edwards recreation ground in Hook Road until the end of this season despite
A former director in Kingston Council's children's services department has been announced as the new chairman of the borough's independent health and social care watchdog. Grahame Snelling, who worked for the council for 22 years, will be the chairman
The GPs in charge of Sutton’s healthcare have moved into their new offices. Sutton’s Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) moved in to their new building in Priory Crescent, Cheam, on Friday. Dr Brendan Hudson, mayor Sean Brennan, Dr Chris
