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  • Review: XCOM Enemy Unknown (iPad and iPhone)

    XCOM: Enemy Unknown is a bit like a sci-fi version of The Apprentice. Plucked out of nowhere, presumably on the back of a dodgy, cliché-riddled CV, you are given a project to lead which involves strategy, research, diplomacy, finances, resource

  • Drug factory discovered in Surrey Lane shut down

    Police have closed down a cannabis factory following a raid on a flat last week. Officers discovered the factory was being operated out of a flat in Surrey Lane, Battersea, last Friday (July 12) afternoon. The whole of the flat had been converted

  • Plans to turn defunct pub into Tesco Express in Ewell

    Tesco are planning to turn a defunct pub into a Tesco Express to the annoyance of some residents who question whether it is needed in Ewell. This week Tesco submitted a planning application to change the ‘signs and facade’ of the Kingfisher Pub

  • Barber tells court teen rape accusations are 'malicious lies'

    A hairdresser accused of forcing vulnerable teenage girls to have sex with his dog has insisted the claims are "malicious lies". Anthony Foster, 35, of St James's Park, West Croydon, told a court this morning allegations he raped and sexually assaulted

  • Battersea mum's fears over asbestos discovery

    A young mum has pleaded with Wandsworth Council to move her out of her flat after asbestos was discovered so her daughter's asthma does not deteriorate. Rochelle Davess, from Selworthy House, in Battersea Church Road, has lived in her two-bedroom

  • Three accused of South Norwood axe murder plead not guilty

    Three men accused of hacking a man to death with an axe during a suspected break-in at his girlfriend's house, are to stand trial in November. Danny Gough was attacked by a gang of three men who broke into the house in Stockbury Road, South Norwood

  • Brentford's Jack is full of his own self-belief

    By Bruce Archer New Brentford goalkeeper Jack Bonham has admitted the difficult finale to last season provided a steep learning curve for him – but he is determined to flourish with the Bees. Bonham was thrust into his Watford debut on the

  • Disabled charity holds first party since 1944

    A disabled charity held its first members party since D-Day. Members of the Wandsworth Access Association (WAA) enjoyed a trip to Isabella Plantations, in Richmond Park, on June 26. They then celebrated with an afternoon tea in Kingston Hill

  • Car parking discount in Croydon this weekend

    Those parking in Croydon this weekend are set to get a big discount. Croydon Town Centre Business District (BID) have reached an agreement with NCP Car Parks to reduce all day rates by 50% this Saturday and Sunday. This means it will cost £4

  • Days out in glorious gardens

    Anyone enjoying a 'staycation' this summer should make the most of a wealth of gardens open to the public, from National Trust properties to privately-owned country estates, royal parks and RHS treasure troves of colour. Take a notebook with you

  • Firefighters called to fight bushfire in Epsom field

    Firefighters have been called to fight a bushfire in a field as the heatwave continues. Firefighters were called to the fire in Reigate Road, Epsom, at 1.19pm. A Leatherhead fire station spokesman said: "The water carrier has been called to

  • Watch out for rogue landlords and letting agents in Croydon

    Homelessness is a killer. (Man kills himself amid homeless fears, p 12, Croydon Guardian 10 July) I completely understand the fears of people with mental health problems. Even when recovered, there remains a vulnerability. People with problems

  • It’s calm at the top, says Leatherhead CC skipper Joblin

    Leatherhead CC skipper Matt Joblin and his charges may have gone into the unknown in their first ever season in Division One of the Surrey Championship, but that has not stopped them taking it by storm. Last weekend’s five-wicket win over Farnham

  • AFC Wimbledon boss Ardley backs Worner to come good

    AFC Wimbledon boss Neal Ardley has backed goalkeeper Ross Worner to become a fans’ favourite, despite an error-strewn debut on Wednesday night. Worner, a summer signing from Aldershot, played the first hour of the 1-1 friendly draw with Championship

  • Kingstonian v Tottenham Hotspur - pictures

    A Tottenham Hotpsur XI put four past Kingstonian on Thursday night with goals from Kenny McEvoy, Jon Obika, Simon Dawkins and Cristian Ceballos. Teams: Kingstonian (4-4-2): Tolfrey (Henshaw, 77); Goode (Ofusu-Hene, 46), Drage (Sampayo, 46),

  • Teddington Swimming Club bring home a heavy medal haul

    By Bruce Archer It was a weekend to remember for Teddington swimmers as they brought back a mountain of medals from two meets in Elmbridge and Crystal Palace. On Saturday, at the Black Open Swan meet at the Elmbridge XL Leisure Centre the club

  • Man fined for playing with himself in shopping centre toilet

    A 54-year-old man has been fined £250 for sexual activity in a shopping centre toilet. Dennis Shaw, 54, who lives off Green Lane, Morden, pleaded guilty to sexual activity in the third floor toilets of the St Nicholas Centre, in Sutton High Street

  • Elderly woman died after trapping arm behind radiator

    An elderly lady died after she fell in her bathroom and trapped her arm behind a radiator, an inquest heard. Dorothy Brandon, 90, of Mulgrave Road, Sutton, was taken to St Helier Hospital on January 21 after she trapped her arm behind a radiator

  • Autistic school kids win film competition

    A specialist school for autistic children has won an annual film competition. Eagle House School, in Brighton Road, Sutton, was announced as the overall winner in the Childnet film competition at a reception at the British Film Institute on Monday

  • Walton Casuals are up for AFC Wimbledon showdown

    Walton Casuals boss Mark Hams has been assured that AFC Wimbledon will be bringing a near full-strength side to the Waterside stadium for this weekend’s pre-season friendly. Following training matches against Kingstonian and Met Police, the visit

  • Dedicated youth worker nominated for Croydon Champions award

    A dedicated volunteer who travels from the Kent coastline to run a youth club in New Addington has been nominated for a Croydon Champions award. Pauline Bier has run the Champions Youth Club at the Timebridge Centre in Fieldway, for more than 13

  • Community rallies to rid Wandsworth of rubbish

    McDonald's staff, councillors and police officers joined forces to clear up litter this week. Workers from branches in St John's Hill, Battersea, and Mitcham Lane, Tooting, as well as 15 businesses, visited areas notorious for litter dropping

  • Fire brigade urges caution after Carshalton grass fire

    Firefighters have urged people to be careful after a patch of grass caught fire in Carshalton last night. Hot dry weather has left grassy areas "like tinderboxes" meaning fires can start and spread easily in the undergrowth. A crew from Wallington

  • Residents' views on future of Colliers Wood sought by council

    Officers from Merton Council will be in Colliers Wood today to ask residents for their views on the future of the town’s centre. The drop in sessions follows the council’s successful bid for funding from the Mayor of London as part of the Connecting

  • VIDEO: Tipped over lorry causes traffic chaos

    It was a rubbish night for this lorry driver last night after his truck tipped over causing traffic chaos. Police were called at 5.05pm to the lorry which had overturned at the top of Gravel Hill. The lorry was carrying tonnes of rubbish, with

  • Traffic lights out in Staines Road

    Traffic lights in Staines Road, Twickenham are still out after suffering a power failure at around 8.30am today. Transport for London are aware of the problem at the junction of Staines Road and Meadway and have sent an engineer to the site.

  • Stolen car torched

    Thieves stole a car before setting it alight in Woodside in the early hours of this morning. Firefighters tackled flames after being called to Medway Close at around 1.30am. One crew from Woodside station extinguished the fire.  

  • Okoye - from the Olympics to American Football in 365 days

    By Andrew McSteen The past weekend at the British Athletics Championships in Birmingham saw Croydon Harrier James Dasaolu book his Team GB ticket to Russia for the 2013 IAAF World Championships in Moscow when he ran the second fastest 100m in British

  • Mermaid hair to dive for

    Get the mermaid-inspired look this summer with natural, textured hair. Lisa Haynes reveals the short cuts to beach beautiful. Put down the straightening irons and smoothing balms, because the look of this summer is undone beachy waves. Take

  • Hot weather causes spate of grass fires

    Firefighters have been forced to tackle a spate of grass fires at Shirley Hills during the recent heatwave.  A crew from New Addington used water-filled backpacks to extinguish two small blazes last night, one at 6.30pm and another at 8.30pm.

  • Do Lib Dems "give a damn" about Richmond residents?

    The deputy leader of Richmond Council has claimed that the leader of the opposition “does not give a damn” about Richmond residents, after an argument on introducing the London living wage. Deputy leade, Councillor Geoffrey Samuel,

  • Pensioner loses six year battle over unlawful shed

    A pensioner ordered to tear down an illegal shed in his garden says his battle with the council is not over despite being told to pay £20,000 after a failed appeal. Neil Woodward, 69, has been locked in a six-year battle with Sutton Council after

  • Riverhill project wins major award

    A Cobham community project has won an Open Spaces Society award for community engagement. The Cobham Riverhill Project was presented with the award on Tuesday, July 16, at the society’s AGM in Birmingham. The award was presented for the work

  • Healthy walks ambling about in sunshine today

    With the sun shining high in the sky, now is the perfect time to head outside and make the most of summer with guided walks around the borough. Walkers can head to Sadlers Ride car park at 10am on Friday, July 19, for a ferry ride across the river

  • Government agrees to join fight for St Raphael's Hospice

    The Government has now joined in the fight for the future of St Raphael’s Hospice. In a parliamentary debate secured by Sutton and Cheam MP Paul Burstow, on Tuesday, foreign office minister Mark Simmonds said the Government had taken the matter

  • Heritage: Lords of the Manor no more

    Seventeen years ago, someone living in Brazil paid the extraordinary sum of £171,000 to the current 9th Earl Spencer for the right to call himself Lord of the Manor of Wimbledon. It broke a record for sales of this kind and remains unexplained since

  • Free dog microchipping at Croydon's Metro bank

    Dog owners will be able to get their pets microchipped for free in Centrale this weekend. Metro Bank has joined forces with Battersea Dogs and Cats Home and will host the microchipping event on Saturday and Sunday between 11am and 3.30pm. Free

  • Flower power comes to Trinity Square in Sutton

    It might be a little early for Valentine's Day but residents have been presented with bright red flowers.  Sutton Council has ordered four pots of beautiful flowers to add to the full flourish of summer. The plant pots are on Trinity