Shocked patients have paid tribute to the "absolutely wonderful care" provided by an acclaimed healthcare service which has just been axed. The Epsom Guardian revealed on Monday that Surrey Downs Clinical Commissioning Group (SDCCG) decided last
A "high-risk" patient overdosed hours after being allowed to leave a mental hospital because she was not deemed a suicide threat, an inquest heard. Nicola Matthews, of Forestdale, Croydon, died after taking a cocktail of medication in her boyfriend's
A man has admitted exposing himself to eight young women over a two year period on buses in Kingston, Putney and west London. Premlal Merenchige Salgado, 51, admitted masturbating at the back of the buses in view of the women between October 2010
A leading performing arts college has described the decision to stop housing benefit to its students as "catastrophic". From today financial support has been axed for around 140 students living in Epsom and studying at Laine Theatre Arts in East
A memorial to British champion boxer Gary Mason will be unveiled later this month. Mason, who was killed when he was knocked off his bike in January 2011, will be remembered with a mural at the Phoenix Centre, on the Roundshaw Estate where the
The family of a father-of-four shot dead by looters gathered by his graveside to plead for help to catch the killers of the "forgotten victim" of Croydon's riots. Trevor Ellis, 26, of Brixton Hill, died two years ago on August 9, a day after being
Hercules Wimbledon AC ended its men's and women's Southern League programmes with some outstanding individual performances, including six new club records. Marathon-running mum Claire Grima smashed the club's veterans over-35 3,000m record competing
Council officials were forced to suspend a contractor who threatened a group warning motorists about the presence of the CCTV cars. A group called NoToMob, so outraged at councils making millions through the traffic enforcement vehicles, were in
The launch of Croydon's tallest building is to take place on Friday. The Tower at Saffron Square is the final phase of the development and completes 756 new homes, created by Berkeley Homes in the town centre. It is part of Develop Croydon's
People living on the breadline in Leatherhead will soon be able to visit their very own food bank instead of travelling to Epsom and Ewell. Plans are underway to start a Leatherhead food bank, which will hand out donations at North Leatherhead
More than 50,000 keen cyclists have already signed up for the 2014 Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 - just 24 hours after the ballot opened. The event can cater for 80,000 people so places for the race on August 10 next year are running out fast
by Ben Baker in Moscow It might have been a rocky road just to get to the World Athletics Championships, but Alex Wright insisted the trials and tribulations were worth it for his Russian adventure. The 22-year-old from Streatham was initially
by Charlie Talbot-Smith in Moscow His consistency is impressive but that was little consolation to William Sharman after he finished outside the medals once again at a World Championships. The 28-year-old Belgrave Harrier came home fifth in
Robber Alex Day has gone on the run and is wanted by police. The 19-year-old Carshalton man was jailed last year for a robbing a teenager of his wallet, iPod and phone as he walked outside St Helier Hospital in June. He was sentenced to one
Four nights of free music are on offer over the bank holiday weekend at a picturesque pub near Banstead. The Woodman is planning an acoustic session on Friday evening, a live act on Saturday night, a family day on Sunday and an open mic session
Walton Casuals boss Mark Hams has told his new striking duo that he needs them as much as they need him. Connor French and Bobby Traynor hit a brace each in the Casuals 5-3 win over Faversham Town in Saturday’s Ryman Division One South curtain
Bootleg blockbusters were seized after police swooped on dodgy DVD dealers at a car boot sale. Police and Sutton Council's trading standards officers seized almost 100 pirate films including copies of blockbusters like Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie
A 13-year-old boy has been found after going missing in Streatham yesterday. Haroon Afsar was last seen by his mother at about 6pm yesterday evening, when he disappeared while out shopping in the 99p Store in Streatham High Road. After issuing
The Prime Minister dropped into Battersea Dogs and Cats Home to celebrate the signing up of their 1000th volunteer. An army of dogs greeted David Cameron and performed a guard of honour as he arrived at the home in Battersea Park Road this morning
A homeless man at the centre of housing row with the council is in custody after an alleged attack near to his makeshift home in a churchyard. Isam Mahmoud, 42, has been charged with two counts of actual bodily harm in the grounds of St Nicholas
A Worcester Park man has been found guilty of sexually and indecently assaulting children. Michael Hopkins, 63, of Church Road in Worcester Park, denied 19 counts of sexual and indecent assault against children as young as six-years-old at Kingston
The Wombles could be making a return to the silver screen to star in their own film - nearly four decades after they left our TV screens. Created by Elisabeth Beresford in 1968, the furry pointed-nosed, litter pickers lived on Wimbledon Common
It proved a disappointing tournament for Surbiton’s four internationals playing in the Men’s EuroHockey Nations Championship II at the Hockeystadion in Vienna last week. Wales, with David Kettle as their main goalkeeper, lost 7-2 to France on Monday
An elderly man has died after he was accidentally run over with his own car. Colin Fitzgerald, 72, of Thornton Heath, parked his car in Spurgeon Road on Thursday, August 1, near the junction with Beulah Hill in Upper Norwood. It is believed
Croydon's local studies library is moving to a different location in the Croydon Clocktower building. On Friday August 16, the existing local studies library will close and more than a hundred years worth of archive material will be transferred
Deus Ex: The Fall for iOS is a game which has left me as frustrated after playing it as I was excited before its release. If the game was an exam paper I would give A for effort because it’s clear the developers have tried hard to recreate a console-like
Kingstonian boss Alan Dowson praised his marauding full-backs after the 3-0 Ryman Premier win over Enfield Town on Monday night. Marcus Moody set up the killer second goal at Kingsmeadow, just two days after winning the penalty that would seal
Damien Delaney doesn't fear Tottenham Hotspur ahead of their Premier League clash with Crystal Palace on Sunday. The Eagles open their season at Selhurst Park against their north London rivals, who will be expected to brush aside last season's
I am really pleased to see developments at East Croydon train station - except having closed the tunnel crossing, they have only built the stairs for the big new white bridge going down to the north end of the platforms where only the longest trains
Energetic youngsters have been urged to be careful on trampolines and not bounce their way to A&E after a surge of injuries. A rise in the number of people with trampolines in their gardens has resulted in a spike in the number of people being
A church has been awarded a Lottery grant after hungry woodpeckers damaged its spire. The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), is providing £12,400 to fund the planning process for the renovation of the spire of St Mary’s Church, a 150-year old parish
Lining up and waiting for the raised flag, seven pantomime horses galloped along the track at Sandown Park in aid of the mayor’s charity. Mayor of Elmbridge Councillor Mike Bennison hosted his annual race evening on Thursday, August 8, in aid of
Ashtead CC are celebrating after collecting a £50,000 cash windfall from the Sport England’s Inspired Facilities fund. More than 1,300 sports projects across the country have received National Lottery funding through Inspired Facilities, part of
Surrey Community Music Society is on the hunt for a motivated individual to lead its community run Elmbridge Big Band. The society is looking for a volunteer to inspire and challenge members musically, and who is committed to giving back to the
A mother from Twickenham who created recipes for breast-feeding mums with her friend talks has spoken about the future of her company. Elena Cimelli, of The Ridge, and Jassy Davis, a food writer from Nunhead, launched Contented Calf in 2011 after
Surrey Downs GPs have reassured patients that they will "continue to get the care they need" after they axed an award-winning healthcare organisation which provided specialist care. As revealed by the Epsom Guardian revealed yesterday, Epsom Downs
The new opening hours for police front counters will be rolled out from next week. From Monday August 19 there will only be one 24 hour front counter service in the borough at Croydon Police Station. A new front counter is opening at Berin
No licenses to carry out controversial 'fracking' have been given out in Sutton. The borough has been deemed not suitable for fracking - the process by which shale gas is extracted from underground - because of the rock formations under
The search is over for the mystery millionaire in Elmbridge. After an appeal for the winner, who scooped £1m in the EuroMillions Millionaires Raffle draw on Friday, July 26, the lucky individual came forward and claimed their prize. The draw
Richmond Council has introduced a cap on print cartridge claims after a councillor spent almost £1,000 in a 2012/13 claim. Twickenham Riverside councillor Scott Naylor claimed for £928.83 on colour and black and white print cartridges
Twenty seven women wrapped tape across their mouths as part of an anti human trafficking protest on Saturday. The 27 for 27 demonstration saw protestors travel to 27 London boroughs, including Merton, on August 10 to mark the 27 million men, women
A woman has been spared jail after she admitted striking a man's face with a glass while in a “drunken stupor”. Lydia Bradshaw, 33, from Thames Ditton, pleaded guilty to unlawful wounding after she pushed the glass into a stranger's face at Adventure
Shops in Worcester Park are going to be kitted out with new signs and lighting. Councillors at the Development Control Committee meeting on Wednesday, August 7, agreed, as part of a £1.9million Outer London Fund project, the shops from 2-20 Central
A barbecue has taken place for people living in a specialist care home. The event was hosted in the grounds of Harding House, Wandsworth Common Northside, Wandsworth, on Friday, August 9. Harding House is a specialist home for people who are
Residents in Chessington could receive their post later than normal after changes to Royal Mail deliveries. Because people are sending fewer letters and more heavy parcels, Royal Mail said, posties will load all their mail into vans rather than
A pair of dedicated employees have celebrated serving one of the country’s oldest maritime charities for 80 years collectively. Margaret Brazier and Anne Kasey have dedicated 50 and 30 years respectively to the Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society,
A restaurant owner has criticised police after they claimed allowing him to stay open longer would increase crime and disorder nearby. Bevan Hoogewerf, owner of Langley's in Ewell Road, Surbiton, said he could not understand the police's objection
The winners of a photography competition ran by Cotswold Outdoor and the Wandsworth Guardian have received their prizes prizes. An event took place at the store in Southside Shopping Centre, Garratt Lane, Wandsworth, on August 5. The competition
Campaigners against human trafficking took to the streets of Croydon at the weekend. The 27FOR27 demonstration was orchestrated by the A21 Campaign. They put demonstrators in 27 London boroughs on Saturday. In Croydon volunteers handed out
A "madman" is tackling a 100km challenge for charity. Ryan Shaw, from Sutton, is taking part in the Thames Path Challenge on September 14 to raise money for Save the Children. Mr Shaw will run 100km, starting at Putney Bridge in London, following
I am taking park in the Royal Parks half Marathon in October 2013 raising money for RoadPeace. They are a charity who support victims and family of victims of road traffic collisions. I lost my dad in 2001 to a collision when I was 18 and my just giving
The family of a Battersea businessman murdered in China is pursuing a multi-million pound compensation claim against the family of his killer. Neil Heywood, 41, was killed by Gu Kailai, the wife of prominent Chinese politician Bo Xilai, in November
