By Joe Brown, Halliford School Today, whilst I was doing my weekly Duke of Edinburgh volunteering shift at the All 4 Kids charity shop (which raises money for the charity SOS SEN, a charity for children with special educational needs) on Hampton
Brentford boss Uwe Rosler hailed his side's professionalism after handing Staines Town an FA Cup lesson on Saturday. On loan Cardiff City winger Kadeem Harris starred as Brentford put the non-League Swans to the sword in a 5-0 first round triumph
A man has died after apparently stabbing himself in the chest outside a house last night. The man, believed to be in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene outside a home in Berry Meade, Ashtead, at about 7pm on Friday, November 8. Police
Sutton United’s journey in the FA Cup came to an end against a Kidderminster Harriers side that handed out a lesson in attacking football. The Harriers ran out 4-1 winners on an afternoon when United’s best player was goalkeeper Tom Lovelock.
Ever found it hard to make new friends? To go up to someone and introduce yourself? This is not a problem on Farley Road. Beryl and Jane, together, spend their time and effort into making sure of that. These women hold various events for the entire
Rosslyn Park moved to second in National League One, albeit temporarily, after a resounding 31-5 thrashing of Loughborough Students on Friday night. Despite awful weather and traffic chaos that caused the kick-off to be delayed by half an hour,
Leaders from Croydon’s public, business and voluntary sectors came together at the sixth meeting of Croydon Congress yesterday. The event at Croydon College promoted the Pathways to Employment scheme, a new programme run by the council and Jobcentre
A motorcyclist has died after a collision with a lorry. Police were called at about 9.30am this morning to Roman Way, Croydon to reports of a collision involving a lorry and a motorcyclist. London Ambulance Service was also called to the scene
Get into the festival spirit early with a rendition of Bach's Christmas Oratorio later this month. Epsom Choral Society is set to present the oratorio, a large musical composition, which was written for the Christmas season. The society will
Khalsa Champions Karate Club coach Satinder Singh has been nominated in the sports category of the fourth annual Sikh Awards. Singh has been teaching karate for more than 20 years, producing many national, international, Commonwealth and world
The recent development of the Whitgift boarding house allows boys of 13-16 years old to live in the grounds of Whitgift School as either a full time boarder, weekend boarder or a flexi boarder. Whitgift School is a private secondary school
On the 26th of October 2013 thousands of NFL fans converged on Trafalgar Square in celebration of the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the San Francisco 49ers. Both Jaguar and 49er players made appearances along with NFL cheerleaders
Crystal Palace have snapped up former Cardiff man Iain Moody as their new head of recruitment. Moody was controversially axed from his post in Wales by Bluebirds’ owner Vincent Tan last month. Cardiff manager Malky Mackay said Moody was a class
Take a walk on the dark side to hear tales about witches, murder, funerals without a body, tragic coach crashes and ghosts. By popular demand the first evening Horrible Ewell Walk is set to take place later this month. The spooky walk will
There seems to be a growing craze among footballers to let the beard roam free. AFC Wimbledon have not escaped with some players ditching the razor, and boss Neal Ardley is finding it all very odd. Callum Kennedy and Rhys Weston are leading
Surbiton keeper David Kettle started his countdown to the Commonwealth Games in Scotland with a hectic weekend for club and country. Kettle starred as James Tindall’s second-half strike ensured a 1-1 draw with Reading at Sugden Road on Saturday
Steve McKimm knows Sutton United’s future in the FA Cup rests on being ready for anything – because he has been there before, and suffered. The 38-year-old coach at Gander Green Lane has featured in the first round proper for three clubs and experienced
Palace and Everton fans travelling to the game tomorrow are being warned to leave plenty of times for their journeys with major travel disruption expected over the weekend. There are road works and train delays on throughout today. On Thursday
Former Croydon Mayor councillor Eddy Arram presented a cheque for more than £11,000 to the Croydon branch of the Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen's Family Association (SSAFA). The charity was one of two nominated by Coun Arran during his year in office
Kingstonian full back Marcus Moody’s Kingsmeadow exit saw Ks collect three goals this week. The defender quit the club on Friday having become frustrated at a lack of regular football in recent weeks, allowing boss Alan Dowson to make a move for
So John Lewis revealed their Christmas ad today and it’s another set to get us weeping through our X-Factor break until the red lorry reminds us that ‘holidays are coming’ and Santa Claus is on his way. Among the big budget Christmas ads will be something
Sutton Council and the voluntary sector have won an award for the work they do together. The London Borough of Sutton Compact group, who manage the relationship, were presented with the “Local Compact Partnership Award” at a Whitehall ceremony
An artistic 10-year-old has won a national award for his banner promoting road safety in Sutton. Homefield Preparatory School pupil Oscar Vieira-Martins will be presented with a giant banner featuring his winning design and a trophy during Road
The brain child of Canadian DJ and journalist Sandy Sharkey, Men Make Dinner Day began as a ruse to trick her husband, but has spawned into a movement which conquered North America and is now making its way across the Pond. Complete with its own
Battersea children will turn into investigators this Christmas to unfold a mysterious story of a local resident during an interactive show at Battersea Arts Centre. Children will have to find out what happened to real resident of Battersea, George
Lambeth Council will not pay Streatham Leisure Centre staff the London Living Wage, despite promising to pay the rate to all staff and contract employees. The rate, which increased to £8.80 this week, was described by Labour leader Ed Miliband
Celebrities joined canines on the red carpet to celebrate the annual Battersea Dogs and Cats Home annual Ball. TV presenters Amanda Holden and Paul O'Grady MBE presented the show which took place at the home in Battersea Park Road, Battersea, on
They have spent years dancing together, but it took them just a few months to realise they were soul mates, writes Alessia Nava. After meeting Michael Burton at the Semley Ballroom in London in 1999, Martina knew he was “the one”. This month
The South West London International Film Festival (SWLIFF) will embarks on its second year this month. The Colliers Wood based festival will welcome independent filmmakers from more than 44 countries including an 84-year-old Indian director and
The bloody slaughter of World War I ended on November 11, 1918, and the ink was barely dry on the armistice paper when Kingstonians began considering a fitting memorial to the hundreds of local men killed in battle during the previous four years.
The most audacious robbery in British history took place 50 years ago, and with the anniversary in mind, the next Royston Pike lecture will delve into the lesser known facts. The Great Train Robbery happened on August 8, 1963, when a 15-strong
Two services will be held by Woking and Same Beare Hospices in the run up to Christmas to remember loved ones who have died. The light up life services, one of the hospices’ most meaningful community events, will be held at churches in Weybridge
A winter wonderland awaits those who visit the Kingston Christmas lights switch on this week. The Kingston Working Men's Club in Old London Road will be transformed into Santa's Grotto, with the help of third year design students from Kingston
Police are appealing for information after a watch was stolen from a gym in Walton. The silver Emporio Armani watch went missing from Pure Gym at the Heart on Friday, November 1, sometime in the evening. Police said the victim has been left
Elmbridge will fall silent on Sunday to mark the work of fallen servicemen and women. Wreaths of red Remembrance Day poppies will be laid at war memorials across the borough, with a two-minute silence to commemorate British and Commonwealth military
Local playwright John Ginman has spent the last two years adapting Bram Stoker’s classic “Dracula” for “Blackeyed Theatre”. I caught up with him recently to chat about the difficulties of adaptation and what John thought about the recent vampire resurgence
