The news of the 'recently committed pedophile' Ian Watkins has generated debates regarding the daunting truth of over an over-sexualised society. Children, have been the centre of these discussions as their exposure to the dangers of the internet;
Music Room is a youth project run by the YMCA London Southwest for young people aged 11-18. It provides local youngsters with a gig venue and encourages them to get more involved with music. 19 year-old Roberta Walker, volunteer at Music Room for 6
Two barristers, an entrepreneur and an education campaigner are on the four-strong shortlist to be the Conservative Party's next Parliamentary candidate in Croydon South. Suella Fernandes, Lucy Frazer, Chris Philp and Charlotte Vere were
Epsom fell silent at 11am this morning to remember all those who fought and died for their country. A two minute silence and service in the marketplace by the clock tower marked Armistice Day, the anniversary of the signing of the armistice, bringing
The news that Surrey Downs’ GPs have voted to walk out on the controversial Better Services Better Value (BSBV) review is making waves around the world - even in New Zealand. Surrey Downs Clinical Commissioning Group (SDCCG) made the shock announcement
Two bouncers who battered a man and left him unconscious after he punched their colleague have been spared jail. Jonathan Frimpong, 23, and Trenton Gibbons, 22, were working on the doors at Chicago Rock Cafe in Sutton when they saw a 32-year-old
The leader of Merton Council has said the YMCA’s plan to build a 24-storey building in Wimbledon town centre is a "no goer" and would not be supported by the council. The YMCA unveiled proposals for a 24-storey tower as part of
A rector facing an allegation of misconduct has stepped back from his role at churches with a large following in Ashtead. The allegation against Reverend Bob Kiteley, rector at St Giles’ and St George’s, is being investigated by the Bishop of Guildford
Old London Road will be at the centre of the action during Kingston's Christmas Light switch-on this year. An arts and crafts market will start at 11am, while acrobatic troupe The Black Eagles will perform death defying stunts on the Circus Stage
Military heroes were honoured in Elmbridge as wreaths were laid on Remembrance Sunday and silences observed on Monday. Veterans, men, women and children took part in services across the borough to remember the fallen. The mayor of Elmbridge
A man arrested in Croydon has appeared in court after the death of a 40-year-old in Bournemouth last week. Lewis Anthony Gill, 20, of no fixed abode, was charged with the manslaughter of Andrew Young late on Saturday, November 10. Mr Young
Ambitious plans to demolish buildings and refurbish homes in the Winstanley and York Road estates have been unveiled. Wandsworth Council is consulting on three options for the Battersea estates which aim to improve living conditions. The suggestions
Two raiders who forced open the shutters on a newsagent so they could steal cash and phone cards are being hunted by police. Police believe two men broke into Hillfield Newsagents in Bishopsford Road between Sutton and Mitcham at 1.15am on Friday
By Pippa Field He may have been forced to miss the game through illness, but Rosslyn Park head coach Alex Codling got the perfect tonic in the form of a convincing win over Loughborough Students. With Park’s eight-match National League One
Former AFC Wimbledon striker Kaid Mohamed has returned to the Cherry Red Records stadium on a loan deal until January 4. The former Dons favourite has made the temporary move from League One Port Vale, two years after leaving south west London
An MP is appealing to the Post Office to make sure it considers the needs of Wallington people in its plans. Carshalton and Wallington MP Tom Brake has written to Post Office chief executive Paula Vennells to set out the views of local people on
Palace 0, Everton 0. Finally, a point. And a clean sheet! I'm not sure the last time I've celebrated a draw as if it was a win - but it speaks volumes about the performance that at the same time as cheering our final points since August 31, I was
Sutton fell silent at 11am today in honour of those who fought and died for their country. Today is Armistice Day which marks the ceasefire agreed between the allies of World War I and Germany at 11 o’clock in the morning of November 11, 1918.
Nick Gelis may be a Kingstonian sponsor, but he is is not putting any money on them winning Ryman Premier League title this season. A goal at the end of each half from Ryan Moss and Aaron Goode gave Ks a crunch 2-0 win over Margate at Kingsmeadow
Three young boys who massacred 50 doves have been ordered to work at an animal shelter or charity. The boys, aged 10 to 11, have been given a Youth Condition Caution for using an air weapon to shoot the birds in a dovecote in Bookham. Fifty
A plan for a permanent market canopy in Mitcham town centre has been rejected by councillors. The proposed 7.25m canopy was put forward as part of the £6.2m Mitcham Rediscover scheme which includes plans for a board walk around the Three Kings
Young inspectors have been appointed to keep a watch on the council's youth services. Seven young people have been chosen to form a new group tasked with ensuring youth services meet the needs of their peers. The young inspectors were appointed
A pensioner has called for action to save residents from becoming stranded by floods each time there is heavy rain. Mrs Jennifer Grant, 66, of Beaufort Way, in Ewell, said floods hit the cul-de-sac last Monday for the third time in recent weeks
The people of Merton certainly did not forget our fallen war heroes in Remembrance Day services yesterday. War memorials at St Mary’s Merton Park, Mitcham and Wimbledon were surrounded by respectful wells wishers, veterans as well as serving members
AFC Wimbledon boss Neal Ardley could not hide his pride in his players despite a 3-1 defeat that saw them go out of the FA Cup at the first hurdle. The Dons more than matched Coventry City of League One for an hour, and took the lead through Michael
Crystal Palace's battling point against Everton on Saturday was only their fourth of the Premier League. However, interim manager Keith Millen says his Eagles deserved all three after a host of missed chances. He said: "Everton had a lot of
Two teenage boys have been arrested on suspicion of rape after an alleged sexual attack on a 15-year-old schoolgirl at last year's Epsom Derby. The pair, both 16, from Kent, were arrested on Wednesday, November 6, and have been bailed while
By Matthew Kiernan Croydon Harriers’ men made it two wins out of two at the latest round of the 2XU Surrey cross-country league on Wimbledon Common. Competing in division two, Croydon packed well with six runners inside the top 25 in a field
A couple has been reported to police for abusing bin men during a row over uncollected rubbish. The Sutton Council workers reported being approached by residents in Stafford Road, Wallington, who tried to climb into the cab and take photos of the
A motorcyclist who died after a collision involving a lorry has been named locally as Shawnn Swaby. Mr Swaby was knocked from his motorbike on Roman Way, Croydon, at about 9.30am on Saturday, November 9. Police, London Ambulance Service and
A charity for disabled people has been forced to close its cafe, stop activity classes and axe staff amid funding cuts. The closures at Sutton Centre for Independent Living and Learning (SCILL) have come as the recession bites and changes in social
Herne Hill Harriers kept alive their hopes of being crowned Surrey's premier cross-country outfit in a battling display spearheaded by Lewis Lloyd. Harriers were the runner-up in the second fixture of four in the Surrey Men's League Division One
Hosting bottom-of-the-table Aylesford Bulls, Warlingham were expected to win but instead, according to chairman Peter Wrightson, they turned in their worst performance of the season. In doing so, Warlingham gifted the visitors their first win
Servicemen and women gathered to remember their comrades. Residents, scouts, and veterans took part in four remembrance services across Kingston upon Thames yesterday, and fell silent at 11am. A standard is lowered after the playing of
Wimbledon made the trip to Dover in London Division One South, and returned empty handed after a 21-6 defeat. The match was dominated by the hosts powerful pack, which proved far too strong for the Dons. That Wimbledon restricted Dover to two
By James Barrett Carshalton Athletic boss Ian Hazel remained upbeat despite watching his side succumb 3-1 to high-flying Wealdstone on Saturday. The result, coupled with Cray Wanderers winning at Lowestoft Town, means the Robins have slipped
Surrey will fall silent in less than an hour to remember war heroes after services and parades were held at the weekend. The Mayor of Epsom Councillor Colin Taylor is taking part in a two minute silence in the marketplace at 11am after laying wreaths
Another goal from leading scorer Charlie Moone was not enough as Hampton & Richmond Borough crashed 2-1 at Canvey Island thanks to a brace from the hosts' own goal machine John Sands, writes Rob Overfield. The Beavers started off quite
Hundreds of people attended the wreath laying ceremony at Croydon Town Hall yesterday. It followed the civic remembrance service at Fairfield Halls which was attended by servicemen and women along with many other organisations. Mayor of
In the early battle to avoid relegation from Surrey One, Old Walcountians were narrowly denied victory at bottom side Kingston thanks to a last-minute penalty. The Old Boys, second from bottom themselves, got off to an explosive start when they
Ryman Premier Kingstonian kept the pressure on the Ryman Premier league leaders thanks to a 2-0 win over Margate at Kingsmeadow on Saturday. Goals from full-back Aaron Goode and Ryan Moss, his 12th of the season, mean the Ks are level on points
A knife-wielding man was Tasered by police in the street and arrested for attempted murder after a dramatic rampage in Battersea yesterday. Police said the suspect threatened firefighters and when officers arrived he was involved in a violent confrontation
A man wanted by police in connection after a serious assault in 2007 has been arrested in Amsterdam. The 52-year-old suspect was wanted after the victim was assaulted and stabbed in London Road, West Croydon, on December 29, 2007. Officers
From autumn into early winter,some cool, fast-flowing British rivers play host to the annual spawning of our wild Atlantic salmon. Having spent from two to four years feeding up at sea, some fish known as 'springers', enter river estuaries early
A man in his 50s was taken to hospital after a crash on the A3 this morning. London Ambulance said they treated the man for a back injury, and took him to Kingston Hospital. They sent an ambulance and a single car responder shortly before 6.30am
Our bountiful crop of berries will be welcomed by blackbirds, thrushes and especially winter visiting redwings and fieldfares. The redwing, slightly smaller than the songthrush can be identified by its cream eyestripe and red patches on flanks
Serves 4-6 Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes You will need: A large bunch of coriander 2 lemongrass stalks 2 shallots, chopped 2-3cm piece fresh root ginger, chopped 1 fat clove garlic, crushed 1-3 red birds
A seven-year-old is already defeating all comers on a chess board including his mentor – his dad. Ruben Singh Modare, seven, a Malden Parochial School pupil, triumphed in the under-eight Surrey championships at Hinchley Wood on Saturday. Ruben
Find out how to run your own business or become a sole trader at a New Business seminar. The event at Croydon Business Venture, 74-94 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon CR0 6BA, runs from 9.15am to 12.15pm. Also taking place is an introduction
Big events are taking place every day this week as Croydon Business Month enters its second week. The business month, part of the council’s flagship Pathways to Growth programme, is a programme of free seminars, conferences and workshops. The
Six Crystal Palace fans have been given football banning orders after attacking Peterborough fans at an away match last year. The supporters had travelled from Crawley, Croydon and Epsom to the game on November 10 last year which Palace won 2-1
Richmond director of rugby Steve Hill was left cursing his side's luck after defeat was snatched from the jaws of a draw on Saturday. Prop Dan Parkinson's stoppage time try and full back Rob Kirby's conversion seemed to have secured their side
Kingston Council has had to have a word with a private contractor after a resident filmed bad-mannered binmen who blocked a road during the morning rush hour and posted it on YouTube. The video showed binmen from Veolia parked in the middle of
With Christmas less than 50 days away, Walton is gearing up for its annual Festival of Light. Entertainment, promotions, offer for shoppers and other festive fun will take place throughout the day leading up to the eye-catching lantern procession
A serial sex offender who stared at a teenage girl while masturbating on a Sutton bus has been jailed for four months. Morden man James Gathercole, who acts as a carer for his disabled mother, followed the 17-year-old girl to the back of the 151
Residents, businesses, charities, office workers and hotel staff joined forces last week to clean up an area of private land near Wandsworth roundabout which has been blighted with litter. The community clean-up took place last week and concentrated
A Hinchley Wood businessman is a finalist in Britain’s Top Real Role Model - a nationwide search to find the UK’s most inspiring young entrepreneur. Joshua Tonnar, 23, created Sports Bloom while studying for his degree and training full-time at
Pupils from Selhurst's BRIT School took to the stage at the iconic Royal Albert Hall last week to wow the crowd at the third annual Dance Proms. The group performed individual pieces as well alongside 24 of the best young dance acts in the UK in
Frustration is mounting among a group of volunteers who are still waiting to take over a library that has lost all its paid staff. Staff from neighbouring libraries have had to be drafted in to provide cover at Ewell Court Library. Volunteers
Guest speaker: Visiting the ‘Garden of Eden’ Thursday 21st Nov @ Drake House 2.00-3.30pm Join us on a journey of the imagination as guest speaker Roger Squires transports us from Wimbledon to Central America, taking us through the environmental and
The new Lord Mayor of London has chosen Princess Alice Hospice as one of her charities of the year. Fiona Woolf is the 686th Lord Mayor of the City of London and is only the second woman in history to take up the post. Mrs Woolf, whose husband
