The Shia Mosque in Tooting has been shut down due to safety concerns. This decision was taken after the executive committee members of the mosque were held hostage, threatened and assaulted on 16 November. Tooting Police Station stated that they
Richmond stars Emma Croker, Claire Allan and Rebecca Essex have been named in head coach Gary Street's 27-strong England Women's rugby World Cup training squad. The trio all featured in the recent autumn international series wins over France and
A man carrying cocaine and cannabis was caught when he jumped on a train without paying the £2.70 fare. Sam Woods, 21, of Marston Avenue, Chessington, was stopped at Wimbledon station without a ticket at 8.15pm on November 1. He was stopped
Three men have been arrested after police officers stumbled upon a cannabis farm while raiding a house in South Norwood during a burglary investigation. Officers executing a search warrant at the property in Elborough Road on Saturday found
A fire in a food storage building at an Indian restaurant in Whitton saw the high street closed this morning. Firefighters from Heston were called at about 10.30am to Jolly’s Tandoori restaurant in Hounslow Road, near the junction with Nelson Road
Unemployment continues to fall as 400 people found work in the last month in Croydon. The borough is one of the top three in London for falling numbers of unemployed, down 5% from September and 24% since last year. Youth unemployment is also
Family and friends have paid tribute to a 47-year-old woman killed in a lorry collision. Claire O'Hanlon, of Clarence Lane, Roehampton, died at the scene in in Danebury Avenue, Roehampton, on Friday. Paramedics were called just before 4pm where
Countryside campaigners are celebrating after a High Court judge ordered a council to pay their legal costs for a judicial review over a historic estate. A developer has also been ordered to pay the campaigners' costs for legal proceedings to secure
I am an aspiring council candidate for the Conservative party in the upcoming local elections in May. I was very disappointed whilst recently undertaking some community work when a trader in Cheam village verbally attacked me on the sole basis
The first episode of a football ‘mockumentary’ series based in Croydon is now online. Road to FA Cup is the brainchild of Daniel van der Molen and Aaron Whitehead who came up with the idea after graduating from university in 2009. The series
Kingstonian are back to the top of the league after a goalless draw at third-placed Hornchurch on Saturday. Alan Dowson’s side rarely share the points but most fans agreed with the manager that the result represented a decent return considering
A father-of-three was battered to death with a claw hammer in a robbery at the bookmakers where he worked, a court heard. This morning a jury was shown footage of the hammer attack that left Cheam man Andrew Iacovou dead on the floor of a Morden
The Virgin Active gym based in Epsom’s Ebbisham Centre has announced it is no longer financially viable and is closing next month. The gym will be closing on December 20, after being based at the centre for seven years. In August, the Epsom
Hundreds got into the festive spirit at the St George’s Church Christmas Market this weekend. Nearly £2,000 was raised on the day which will go towards vital maintenance work at the church. Children got to meet Santa at Father Christmas’ grotto
I recently attended the Remembrance Service at the Memorial in Carshalton, and I have to report that the whole process was a shambles. The clergy took the high ground at the back of the memorial garden while the massed ranks of the general public
A 35-year-old woman with a history of self-harm has gone missing from the hospital where she was to receive treatment. Sherilee Woodward from Bromley, walked out of the Princess Royal University Hospital, Farnborough, on Saturday (November 16)
A father and son appeared in court on Friday charged with possession of a firearm with criminal intent and conspiracy to commit robbery. Terrance Clark, 50, and Lewis Clark, 27, of Thessaly Road, Battersea, were remanded in custody until their
The number of people claiming Jobseeker’s benefits in Merton fell by nearly 20 per cent in the last year. The figures, released by the House of Commons Library, show that since October 2012 the number of people seeking Jobseeker’s Allowance
A public inquiry has launched into the extension of the Northern line to Battersea. Transport for London (TfL) have proposed to create a new stop at Battersea Power Station and another on Wandsworth Road. A new stretch of tunnel would link
The NHS is calling on people to donate blood during the festive period, which it describes as a "challenging time for blood stocks". The NHS Blood and Transplant team said hospitals in England and north Wales will need up to half a million units
This Christmas come and celebrate the festive season with one of England's most loved and cherished writers, Charles Dickens, in PtO's Christmas Holiday TheatreLab 'A CHRISTMAS CAROL' workshop to stage in three days. From Saturday 28 until Monday
Ken 'Watney' Watson wishes to find Jack Hobbs: late 80s, ex-Navy, electrician, formerly of Egmont Road in Tolworth, married in Chessington, father of daughters. Contact Ken Watson: (020) 8397 3154, or c/o Leverclan@blueyonder.co.uk.
Martin Clark, the headline star of this year’s Epsom Playhouse pantomime PETER PAN is no stranger to both TV and live theatre. He will be visiting Epsom in advance of his performance next month when he and other cast members join Father Christmas
Two people are in a serious condition after a woman was hit by a car yesterday. Roads were closed in both directions on London Road, following the smash at 4.45pm on Monday, November 18. A 24-year-old female, believed to be the pedestrian,
Kids' dreams for the future could win them sports coaching sessions plus money for their school. Children are sending in pictures of what they want to do in the future for the Dare to Dream competition run by clothing brand Mini Men UK and coaching
Director of rugby Conor O'Shea says the building blocks are in place to ensure the most successful period in Harlequin's professional history leaves a lasting legacy. O'Shea, head coach John Kingston and skills coach Collin Osborne have extended
The creation of a new headquarters in Earlsfield for security giant Banham Security could kick start a much-needed regeneration of the area, according to Wandsworth Council. The security firm announced last week it will be creating 300 jobs in
A fire at a building in Hampton caused delays for drivers this morning. Firefighters were called to a small fire at a building under construction on the A308 Thames Street, at a junction with the A311 Church Street. There was still traffic
Herne Hill Harriers' junior athletes claimed two gold, three silver and one bronze medal at the London Youth Games cross-country on Saturday. Ursula Hall was victorious in the U11s girls' race and Alex Brown finished first in the U13s event at
Labour leader Ed Miliband launched his plans to extend free childcare to parents who face rising fees and fewer places during a visit to a Battersea nursery. The leader of the opposition party visited Leading Ladders Nursery, in Francis Chichester
A pit bull terrier could be destroyed after it chewed through a fence and entered a neighbour's garden before biting him on the hand. The pit bull, named Sky, was seized by police at an address in Banstead Road, Carshalton, on Wednesday, November
A festival bursting with unusual entertainment marked the 40th anniversary of a pioneering charity which has transformed the lives of disabled youngsters. MERU, based on the Eclipse Estate in West Hill, Epsom, designs and makes life-changing equipment
Croydon Harriers helped the Borough of Croydon finish sixth out of 33 at the Balfour Beatty London Youth Games cross-country championships at Parliament Hill on Saturday. Seven Harriers made the scoring trios which counted towards borough’s points
The potential with flexible GCSE. Should students begin their English and Maths GCSE in year Nine? I have collected a variety of opinions from primary, secondary school staff, parents and students. My survey was filled out by 10 people, 80% supported
The body of a man found in a well in Warlingham was bound up and been there for up to two years, police have revealed. Officers were called to an address in Audley Drive, at about 1.50pm on November 15, after two gardeners discovered the body in
Neal Ardley hailed a different side to his Dons on Saturday after they put four past former giants Portsmouth at the Cherry Red Records stadium. Goals from Andy Frampton (two), Sammy Moore and Michael Smith lifted AFC Wimbledon to ninth in League
The trial of the man accused of killing a bookmaker as he worked in Morden is due to start today. Homeless 21-year-old Shafique Ahmad Aarij is charged with killing 55-year-old Andrew Iacovou at the Aberconway Road, Morden, branch of Ladbrokes on
A drug dealer who was caught after police smelt cannabis fumes pouring from his van is likely to face jail. Police stopped Tadworth man Dean Welch as he drove his van in Ross Parade, Wallington, on October 10. Officers smelt cannabis coming
New start up and small businesses are invited to a workshop event today. The NatWest procurement workshops take place from 10am to noon at Central Library, Katharine Street, Croydon. Nick Howe, regional enterprise manager for NatWest
Bees fans are starting to see the best of loan striker Marcello Trotta, says boss Uwe Rosler. The 21-year-old scores his fourth goal in six games with the opener in Saturday's 5-0 thrashing of Crewe Alexandra. Trotta returned to Griffin Park
Bollywood dancers took to the stage at Fairfield Halls to celebrate 100 years of Indian cinema. More than 120 students from Kuntal's Dance School in Thornton Heath, performed in a three hour Bollywood dance extravaganza on Saturday November, 16
Kingston Council leader Liz Green has defended the authority’s continued funding of the Rose Theatre, describing the venue as “a jewel in the crown of Kingston town centre”. Coun Green visited the theatre recently to watch Kingston University graduates
Patients suffering from a debilitating skin disease have rated their treatment at St Helier Hospital as ‘life changing’. Psoriasis affects 1.8m people in the UK causing red, flaky patches to appear their skin – often causing it to be itchy and
A petition containing 2,500 signatures against the plans for the Weylands Treatment Works was handed to county councillors last week. Walton councillors Andrew Kelly and Christine Elmer and resident Mick Flannigan, who are all active members of
A Cobham care home remembered Armistice Day in a very special way when a resident turned 95-years-old on the same day. Armistice Smith, also known as Mamie, said she was “totally spoilt” by her friends and family as they joined her for an afternoon
The leader of Wandsworth Council has accused the Government of consigning Londoners to "four more years of noise misery" by continuing with the current night flight rules. Councillor Ravi Govindia let fly after Aviation Minister Robert Goodwill
Two hundred new jobs have been created as part of a huge two-year extension and refurbishment project at Wandsworth Sainsbury's. The store, opposite Southside Shopping Centre on Garratt Lane is set to close today for a week so the final touches
Redevelopment of the town centre should propel it into the country’s top ten retails and leisure destinations according to one of the brains behind the scheme. Westfield and Hammerson’s joint proposals for the £1.5 billion regeneration of central
A dying leukaemia sufferer's final hope rests with finding a suitable bone marrow before Christmas. Kevin Kararwa, only 24, of Canterbury Road, Morden, is currently in hospital after a relapse of his acute myeloid leukaemia diagnosed in April last
Kingston mayor Penny Shelton has called for more festive fun runners to raise money for one of her charities of the year. Coun Shelton is raising cash for Princess Alice Hospice in Esher, and wants Kingston residents to join in the hospice’s annual
A six year old boy is leading the search for a new Beaver leader at his Scout Troop in Purley. When Logan White heard that The 8th Purley Scout Troop, located at St. Mary’s, Sanderstead, was looking for a new Beaver leader, he decided to do his
Kingston Council has spent £1.4m turning around its troubled child protection teams, according to the body which scrutinises and oversees safeguarding in the borough. A report overseen by the Kingston Local Safeguarding Children Board chairman
Police in Kingston have been given extra powers to stop drunken revellers in Kingston town centre consuming more alcohol. Kingston Council has agreed to put a designated public places order (DPPO) in the town centre following a public consultation
A rusty bicycle in an overgrown part of a garden led to the discovery of a dead body in a shed in New Malden. The bicycle, found at the end of a garden opposite Holy Cross School in Sandal Road on Wednesday afternoon, alerted police who made the
Forget park and ride systems – it is all about park and stride for kids these days. Families from All Saints Primary school, in Carshalton, are ditching the school run by car and are increasingly walking to school, or part of the way, in a bid
Hurst Park School raised nearly £400 for Children in Need thanks to the school council. Children met in the past few months to organise a fun event day and chose to support the BBC’s charity on Friday, November 15. As part of the fun, teachers
