Good news for all those Star Wars fans out there. Disney Studios have finally announced the release date for the brand new movie cunningly titled ‘Episode VII’. Put this date in your diary, December 18, 2015. Shooting is due to start Spring 2014
Christmas day means something different for everyone, for some it is a day of religious celebrations, for others a day to be shared with family, and for others a day that involves copious amounts of alcohol in order to endure spending over 24 hours
Clarendon School in Hampton was recently commended at the “Richmond Business Awards” for its “Bespoke Be Heard” cycle maintenance scheme. The school caters for children with special needs aged 7-16 and the cycle scheme was commended in the “Best Charity
It may be the age of the professional dog walker, but the health and social benefits of taking your pooch for a walk should not be under-estimated. Dogs need to be walked at least once a day and very active dogs will usually require more. Yet
Weybridge Vandals struck an important blow in their battle for London Division Two South West survival at Teddington on Saturday. Head coach Nick Ridley's men - second from bottom in the table at the start of the day - won 31-18 at Bushy Park to
Esher sent out a message to National Division One title rivals Doncaster Knights as they beat Tynedale to go top of the table on Saturday. The Molesey Road men, for whom captain Neil Sweeney was man of the match, scored eight tries to demolish
Former Twickenham colt Jimmy Munting enjoyed a promising start to his first class cricket career this week – in Australia. The 27-year-old fast bowler – batting 11 and facing Aussie Test bowlers Ashton Agar and Mitchell Johnson – scored 13
Lone Welsh back row forward Ollie Stedman is out to help preserve his side's unbeaten record when title rivals Bristol visit Oxford today. Sunday’s offering pits first against second in the Greene King IPA Championship table with Justin Burnell
England international Rachel Williams admits she can’t wait for the season to start after agreeing to join Chelsea Ladies FC. Williams moves from Birmingham City Ladies and will form part of a mouth-watering attack that includes fellow England
Mitcham drivers Keith Conlon and his stable-mate Wayne Turner are in action tonight in round five of the Refine Metals Banger League. Conlon suffered disappointment at the World banger final in Ipswich recently, and so is coming to the Wimbledon
Transport for London (TfL) is telling commuters to walk instead of catching the Northern Line during rush hour. A new pilot scheme will begin on Monday which will aim to tackle crowding in Tooting Bec, Balham, Clapham South, Clapham Common and
Residents have the chance to quiz the council's decision makers when Croydon Question Time comes to Thornton Heath next week. Members of the audience will be able to put questions to councillors and senior officers at the event, that take places
Grammy Award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir will return to the UK this autumn to perform in Wimbledon and celebrate its 10th anniversary. The 52-strong choir, directed by Beverly Bryer, was formed to celebrate the power of African Gospel music and
Letter to the editor: The Nestle building was purchased for £ 5 million. The huge Delta Point building was bought for £12m. Croydon Council admit that the cost of the new council HQ is £ 120 million with further unpublished, extra costs in management
A chef at a Whytleafe restaurant won a regional culinary award hosted at a top London hotel attended by MPs and celebrities. Muslim Miah, of the Royal Tandoori in Godston Road, received the Bangladesh Caterers Association’s (BCA) Surrey and South
A Carshalton café are very happy and proud to be crowned Best Independent Business for 2013. The Roast & Ground café in the High Street fought off tough competition from rivals to win the award for businesses across Carshalton and Wallington
With party season almost upon us, a murder mystery event is an alternative option to keep revellers happy. The Killing Game, based in Leatherhead, Surrey, is a series of murder mystery parties hosted throughout the year, including events in the
Comedian Jack Whitehall has written a book with his father about growing up in Putney. He returns to London next year for two shows at Wembley, and spoke to Alexandra Rucki about his career so far. Alexandra Rucki: What is your book Him and Me
Atomic Kitten Natasha Hamilton will make her Wimbledon stage debut next week in the musical RENT. Lauren May ahead caught up with her. Lauren May: How are rehearsals for Rent going? Natasha Hamilton: "I'm really enjoying it so far.
On loan Cardiff City winger Kadeem Harris delivered the sort of performance boss Uwe Rosler has been craving on Saturday, and the Brentford manager reckons it is because the youngster feels right at home. The 20-year-old capped a man of the match
Sandown Park will be transformed into a present-filled wonderland when the Mary Howard Christmas Fair returns for its ninth visit. The fair, which will celebrate its 30th anniversary this year, will offer a range of gifts perfect for family members
A woman who has lived at properties owned by Walton Charity for the past 15 years has celebrated her 105th birthday. Born in 1908, Dorothy Bateman, a resident at Sherwood House, was one of nine children and has lived in Walton since 1952. Mrs
Anyone who says they are bored when they have children must be crazy! It has been another incredibly busy week, but it has been fun, and to anyone with two children under two, you’ll know it does get much easier and you simply get on with it.
Thames Ditton residents are invited to meet their beat police officers at a neighbourhood panel meeting. The meeting will give people living in the area the chance to views on policing priorities and give ideas to the team to implement in the next
TV gardener Charlie Dimmock laughs off the sex symbol status which she gained after shooting to fame on hit show Ground Force. Ahead of a talk in Epsom, Dimmock dismisses the fuss at the time over her habit of going braless while digging and transforming
Send your letter to Santa and win a prize in a competition taking place in Kingston this Christmas. A special post box for Father Christmas will be set up in Eden Walk for youngsters to send their wish lists to the man himself. Everyone who
From November 7, 2003 An ex-Surrey Comet reporter and founder member of the Kingston Liberal Synagogue died aged 81. Pamela Fletcher Jones MBE died of cancer last week 10 years ago. She had touched a great many people in the community with
