Eagle Eye was back on the airwaves last night as the team looked back on a busy week at Crystal Palace. Online editor of the Five Year Fanzine and Croydon Guardian columnist Matt Woosnam joined presenters Andy Bloss and Graham Moody in the studio
Brooklyn pensioners Joe and Elli’s retired life is invaded by Joe’s long-lost brother bringing earth-shattering news, in Daytona at the Rose Theatre. His cold-blooded murder of a man he suspects to be their Nazi death camp captor during the war
Do you recognise this pigeon? It wears a green ring on its ankle but has been found in a garden in Rose Hill. The bird first arrived in the garden in Rosehill Park West, Sutton, last month seeming "stunned". It left the garden but has since returned
A pensioner was duped into giving a woman pretending to have lost a lottery ticket £2,000. The 82-year-old woman was tricked in withdrawing the money by a distressed ‘foreign’ woman on Wednesday, September 4. The victim had just finished shopping
Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a 79-year-old woman who has been reported missing. Francella Campbell was last seen at her home in Green Lane, Norbury, at about 3pm yesterday afternoon. Ms Campbell left her house
A woman who had a gun pointed at her head by a masked man during a raid on a fish and chip shop last night has spoken of her ordeal. Sally Pang, 59, from Jade Garden in Poole Road, Ewell, said she and her husband were getting ready to close the
Police are searching for a doorstep scammer who conned at 93-year-old lady this week. The incident took place on Monday September 2 in Woodplace Lane, Coulsdon at about 3pm. He knocked on the woman’s door and stated that he had just cleaned
Fire fighters are tackling a blaze at a group of sheds. The two fire engines from Sutton station were called to the fire on Clarkes Avenue, Worcester Park, at 2.45pm. Plumes of smoke could be seen from Sutton town centre
I wonder what other cyclists think of the pavement widening around Bourne Hall? This was needed as the path was too narrow for schools and pushchairs and gives better sight lines for those crossing the road into the car park. But it changes
By Andy Weston If in-form London Scottish full back Jim Thompson improves on his efforts for London Scottish last season, then the exiles will not be too far off a top four Championship finish. The 28-year-old scored two of his side’s 13 tries
A man was taken to hospital as firefighters tackled a burning house in West Molesey this afternoon. It is believed there was a gas explosion at the house in Spurfield this afternoon, September 6. Neighbours said the explosion rocked the area
Police helicopters, dogs and extra officers have been deployed after three attempted burglaries in the same street this week. Surrey Police informed residents that air support, police dogs and extra officers had been called in to try and catch
A convicted sex offender has been spared jail after he was caught with 700 images of abuse, despite his partner installing computer software to stop him trawling for child pornography online. David Spencer, of Bookham Court, Church Road, Leatherhead
Wimbledon RFC manager James Ogilvy-Bull has his sights set firmly on one thing – promotion to National League Three. Dons start their London Division One South campaign at Havant on Saturday, with a mixture of old and new players that Ogilvy-Bull
Love Wimbledon has teamed up with some of the crème de la crème of local arts organisations and creative people to bring arts right into Wimbledon town centre this autumn. In partnership with Merton Arts Trail and Wimbledon Bookfest, for four weekends
A man who killed the mother of his son in a row over child support has been jailed for eight years. Jerome McDonald strangled his ex-partner Janelle Duncan-Bailey during a fight at his home in Fairlands Avenue, Thornton Heath, in the early hours
A Mitcham born man has taken part in a charity triathlon to raise money for a disability charity Edward Aboagye, 27, took part in Tri Together on the anniversary of the Paralympic games at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre September 1 in support
Hundreds of residents crammed into a packed meeting last night to mark their opposition against planned cuts to vital services at St Helier Hospital. The Better Services Better Value (BSBV) review of healthcare in south-west London and north Surrey
Paul Sackey and George Merrick will take their competitive bows for Harlequins when the new Aviva Premiership kicks off tomorrow. Quins take on London Wasps in round one in the London Double Header at Twickenham stadium (kick-off 4.30pm, live on
Hampton & Richmond Borough chairman Steve McPherson wants the area’s football fans to hand his club a financial boost by taking a trip to the Beveree on non-League day tomorrow. This weekend lower league football has its time in the spotlight
By Bruce Archer Brentford centre back Ben Nugent would be happy to extend his stay at Griffin Park, because he has the perfect mentors. The 20-year-old, on loan from Premier League Cardiff City, netted his first goal in only his third appearance
Sutton & Epsom RFC head coach Jeff Parsons, pictured, hopes that opening the new London Division One South at home will be the perfect tonic for a winning start. Sutton, who won promotion from London Division Two South East last year, take
Crystal Palace announced its 25 man Premier League squad this week, with notable exclusions for two recent signings in Stephen Dobbie and Florian Marange. Other senior players to miss out were Owen Garvan and Aaron Wilbraham, with the former taking
Former Kingston Council leader Derek Osbourne has appeared in court this morning charged with possessing thousands of indecent images of children. Mr Osbourne arrived at Westminster Magistrates' Court alone this morning, holding a copy of Stephen
Croydon Council has been criticised for adding a new sound system worth more than £170,000 to its council chamber only months after cutting lollipop ladies to save £60,000. The new system, which costs £176,000, was installed in the council chamber
A man has admitted attacking his partner in the middle of a supermarket by punching her face and then ramming her with a trolley. Nicholas Winyard assaulted his then-girlfriend in Asda, Sutton High Street, after a row over who was going to pay
By Titi Odusanwo Wimbledon teenager Alexia Basch has scaled the heights to become the junior British bouldering champion. To the uninitiated, bouldering is indoor rock climbing, and the 14-year-old – a member of the junior British bouldering
Carshalton Athletic boss Tommy Williams is adamant his charges will come good despite a sixth defeat in seven Ryman Premier matches. Saturday’s 3-1 defeat to Bury Town leaves the Robins second from bottom of the table. They could be bottom
To celebrate the 35th anniversary of plant conservation charity Plant Heritage, green-fingered residents and lovers of all things outdoors can enjoy free entry to Painshill Park. Upon arriving to the 18th century landscape garden, visitors can
A roof in Wandsworth Prison was set on fire after prisoners threw burning paper on to it. Four fire engines were called to the prison in Heathfield Road, Wandsworth, at 1.20am today. The fire was caused by prisoners throwing burning paper out
Firefighters were called to a taxi on fire in New Malden last night. New Malden fire station attended the vehicle which is believed to have set fire after its engine burst into flames at about 8pm in Coombe Lane. David Colley, temporary watch
The animolympics will be coming to Thames Ditton as Harry the Hare and Les the Tortoise go head-to-head. With captivating music and songs, Aesop’s classic tale the Hare and the Tortoise will be presented in puppet form with a modern twist for youngsters
Rosslyn Park head coach Alex Codling is determined that his charges will have an impact on National League One over all 30 games. Under the leadership of Jan Bonney last term, Park were five points clear at the top at the turn of the year – however
Harlequins centre George Lowe has signed an extension to his contract, which will keep him at the Stoop until the end of the 2015/16 season. Lowe has made more than 100 appearances for Quins, having made his debut in September 2009 against London
The parents of Janelle Duncan-Bailey who was killed during a row with her ex-boyfriend about child support, has spoken of the "evil and horrendous crime" in which they lost their daughter. It comes ahead of her killer's sentencing for manslaughter
Serves 6 Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes You’ll need For the granola (You could also buy the granola ready-made) 4 tbsps sunflower oil 2 tbsps honey 100g light brown sugar Pinch of ground cinnamon 120g oatmeal
If a Turkish restaurant opens up on my doorstep, it's inevitable I'm going to check it out. Even if it has taken over the spot of a previously unsuccessful and poorly reviewed Indian and not changed the decor, at all. We're talking huge revolving chandeliers
Spencer CC coach Alain Jason has been recognised for outstanding services to grassroots cricket by the Sky Sports ECB coach education programme. Former West Indies player, Michael Holding, presented a special coaching certificate to Jason during
Wallington's Lauren Lambert has won TV's Britain and Ireland's Next Top Model. Miss Lambert, 23, fended off competition from two other finalists to take the top spot in last night's show. The win means she has been given a modelling contract
It is fair to say Harlequins scrum half Danny Care has had his off-field problems in recent years, but the England star insists he is starting this season with a clean slate. Care signed for Quins in 2006 as a fresh-faced academy graduate from
A woman who suffered life-threatening brain injuries after being hit by a bus has amazed medical experts by making a remarkable recovery. Jaxx Cave, 41, was unable to walk, feed herself, wash herself or communicate when she arrived at Putney's
A church congregation is fighting the deportation of a gospel singer discovered to have been in the country illegally for more than a decade. Oliver Ashley, of Whitehorse Road, Selhurst, has released 20 gospel albums first came to the UK in October
Bus travellers may turn their heads to the sky in despair as they wait for half-built shelters to be given roofs. The bus-stops, stretching from St John's Road to Falcon Road, in Battersea, were installed in May but more than three months later
A multi-skilled teacher who has worked at schools across the world has become the new high school principal of ACS Cobham. Chris Walker, an experienced maths, English and PE teacher, has worked at schools in Europe, the UK, South America and the
Action is being taken to evict a trio of ponies from disused land in Epsom. Worried residents have repeatedly raised concerns about the welfare of a horse, nicknamed Chantilly Filly, which appeared in Chantilly Way after the Epsom Derby in 2012
A new loan scheme aimed at bringing empty homes back into use launched in Croydon this week. The National Empty Loans Fund is a joint initiative between the council, charity Empty Homes, central government and mortgage lender Ecology Building Society
An unashamedly middle-class comedian is relishing the prospect of performing in the ‘happy hunting ground’ of Epsom. Hal Cruttenden, 43, will be appearing on the panel of TV game show Mock the Week just before his gig at Epsom Playhouse this month
Two important advice sessions are being held at the town hall next week for parents who want their children to start at a Wandsworth secondary school in September 2014. The meetings, to be held at the Wandsworth civic suite, will give parents and
Six of the best gadgets and gizmos on a theme. This week: Peter Jenkinson looks at six of the best gadgets for LEGO lovers. Apparently, there are enough LEGO bricks in circulation to allow every single person on earth to own 62 each. Indeed, there
More than 50 business owners in Elmbridge celebrated the 100th grant handed out as part of the Elmbridge Civic Improvement Fund (ECIF). ECIF was set up by Elmbridge Council in 2009 to enhance the borough during the recession by making improvements
Kingston’s best boozers will compete against each other once again as the borough’s Best Bar None competition kicks off. Kingstonfirst, organisers of the Best Bar None awards, have whittled down all licensed venues in the borough to just 18 worthy
A campaigner has claimed the former owner of Kingston’s listed Regal Cinema “did us a favour” by tearing up the building’s historic flooring. Richard Harrold, who runs the Facebook campaign Save the Regal, said Franco Lumba’s actions would make
An empty pub in Kingston will be converted into flats and a new underground wine bar. Kingston Council has approved plans to convert the Fairfield Tavern, in Fairfield South, into a new, smaller drinking establishment with four residential properties
A firefighter's curry house has been crowned London's best takeaway at this year’s English Curry Awards. K2, in Durnsford Road, Wimbledon Park, received the honour on Monday, September 1, at a ceremony in Manchester. Owner Nasir Jilani, who
A youth project held an end of summer party in Purley last week. The Purley Youth Project Juniors and Voluntary Match Network held a big lunch extravaganza on Wednesday August 28 in the Purely Rotary Field. More than 100 children celebrated
Kingston is predicted to have a shortfall of more than 1,000 primary school places within the next four years. The September 2014 intake will leave 405 children without a primary school in the borough, according to predicted figures by the Local
I am trying to find Steven Hamilton Watson born in Kingston Upon Thames in 1961 to Joseph and Gillian Watson. I am looking for Steven because I have some historical letters and papers relating, I believe, to Steven's ancestors. The papers
A festival-goer with a 'vibrant personality' was struck dead by at least four cars on Saturday. The crash victim, 32, has been named as Australian Paul Wickerson who had been visiting friends and family in Leatherhead. Mr Wickerson, from Sydney
