Over the last decade, piracy of films and TV has been an increasing problem; with the audio-visual sector currently losing about £531m in the UK each year from decreased demand due to copyright theft, it seems like cinema could have to make way for
A windswept Richmond Sunday the 27th of October, there is a blustering breeze beginning in the Midlands and south of England. By early evening the once-harmless wind has evolved into a tempestuous storm with wind speeds of up to 80mphs. Many
By Megan Griffin-Smith A new project has been launched in Ham for teenagers aged 11-19 called “Ham In Session”. It is organised by Ham Youth Centre, and its aim is simple: to give the participants confidence and hopefully teach them a new
Brentford frustrated fallen Premier League giants Wolverhampton Wanderers as they held the hosts to a 0-0 draw in the Midlands. It ended a run of six straight wins for the Bees, but a fifth consecutive clean sheet was thoroughly deserved and left
There has been much controversy and gossip being tossed around the community of St Margaret’s since the chain Harris and Hoole opened a new branch on the high street back in September. With its warm colours and friendly atmosphere the chain, part -
Being honest, it’s difficult to describe Harlequins’ season so far as anything other than a disappointment. Defeats to Scarlets and Clemont Auvergne have left their hopes of Heineken Cup progress hanging by a thread – even at this early stage.
This year, The Tiffin Girls' School in Kingston Upon Thames, will be holding a Christmas Craft Fair on Sunday 24th November. There will be over 70 professional stalls at the event, selling a range of Christmas gifts and cards. The school's
A long-term member of a church congregation has added her voice to a call for rolls of honour to be put on display. St Barnabas, in Temple Road, Epsom, is under mounting pressure to bring back ornamental scrolls inscribed with the names of war
Fulham boss Martin Jol denies that Rene Meulensteen's arrival at Craven Cottage has placed his own position in jeopardy. Jol is under pressure following a run of four successive defeats in all competitions and the club sit in the bottom three of
A gun man has been jailed for four-and-a-half years after being found with thousands of pounds worth of stolen property from burglaries committed across London. Ousama Rhanmia, 25, was also sentenced at Kingston Crown Court for possession of 46
Neal Ardley takes his Dons to League Two strugglers Bury tomorrow with a warning ringing in their ears. After three high-profile games, Ardley is adamant Dons will show up after the Lord Mayor’s show and not get turned over at Gigg Lane. League
Time is running out, but nothing would give Tommy Brewer more pleasure than firing his home town club to the Ryman Premier League play-offs. Hampton & Richmond Borough crashed out of the FA Trophy with a 3-1 defeat at Skrill South play-off
Bell ringers and carol singers are set to bring festive cheer to Raynes Park the borough's official Christmas Light switch on. The Christmas lights will be switched on in Raynes Park Town Centre on Thursday, November 28, from 5pm by the Mayor of
Police are trying to find a vulnerable man in poor health who went missing last night. Peter Boyer, 77, was last seen at around 7pm on Friday, November 22, at his home in Harrington Close, Beddington. He requires regular medication due to his
Former Scotland international Gordon Ross may be set to make his 100th appearance for London Welsh at Molesely on Saturday, but he still has the desire to improve. The 35-year-old assistant coach and fly half has been in inspired form for head
The number of serious cycling crashes across the capital is rising at alarming rates according to the latest statistics. In Merton there has been a huge 32 per cent increase from 2011 to 2012, the second highest of any London borough. A new
Director of rugby Conor O’Shea has admitted the form of Quins winger Charlie Walker has put the cat among the pigeons in terms of selection in his back line. The 20-year-old, a doppelganger for centre Matt Hopper, scored one and set up another
An aspiring pop star girl is just one song away from performing at the O2 Arena. Ryane Winning, 17, from Wimbledon, will be joined at the Open Mic area finals by contestants from Southern England after she dazzled the judges at the regional showcase
According to the carol, it was Rudolph’s very shiny red nose that helped guide Santa and his fellow reindeers through a particularly foggy Christmas Eve. But in reality, Rudolph’s luminous conk would not be needed. Recent research has found
The man behind international best-selling children’s series Diary Of A Wimpy Kid will come to Kingston for an exclusive book signing next month. Author Jeff Kinney, whose stories chronicling the life of middle school student Greg Heffley have sold
The first ice rink located within a pub will be open next month. Skaters will be able to show off their moves at the 8m by 9m rink in The Leather Bottle, Garratt Lane, Earlsfield, from December 1. The outdoor rink will be located in the beer
The Old Bank pub has been saved from closure. The boozer next to Sutton station has been bought by the Stonegate Pub Company from the administrators of the Bramwell Pub Company. The acquisition has secured the jobs of 13 people at the pub.
Is the pothole on your road dangerously deep or worryingly wide? Well, you can show off just how bad it is now that a Kingston residents’ association has launched its very own Pothole Watch. Brag Residents’ Association that covers Burton Road
Marks & Spencer staff visited a New Malden care home to teach residents to get to grips with the basics of using the internet. Volunteers from M&S’ IT team visited Abbeyfield House, in California Road with iPads, iPhones and laptops.
Residents are invited to shine a light for someone special ahead of the festive season. The South East Cancer Help Centre (SECHC), in partnership with the Purley Christmas Lights Association, will be re-erecting a Tree of Light in Purley town centre
Alternative Christmas fun comes in the form of two filthy puppets this year at Theatre503 in Battersea. Puppets Boris and Sergey are fresh from a sell-out tour of the Edinburgh Fringe where they got eight five-star reviews for their improvised
A pop-up charity Christmas card shop has opened its doors in Esher once again for the festive season. Cards for Good Causes, has opened at St George’s Church, Esher Park Avenue, Esher, and is open until 16 December from 10am to 4pm Monday to Saturday
A writer who was inspired to pen two novels after walking her dogs on Epsom Downs has landed a publishing deal with the company behind international bestseller The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. Natalie Meg Evans, 52, will release two historical
Children from schools across the borough came together for a day of learning about values within their communities. Nearly 60 pupils aged five to eight, who all come from schools with a values based curriculum, visited St James Church of England
A Sea Cadet band from Sutton have returned from performing for a senior Royal Navy admiral in Portugal. Sutton Sea Cadets were requested by Rear Admiral T M Lowe, Royal Navy, Deputy Commander Strike Force NATO, to play at a dinner celebrating the
Sex, love and violence are coming to Sutton Library. The town centre library having a visit from three leading authors who will explore what it was like to live in medieval Europe. James Burge, Angus Donald and Michael Jecks are taking part
You don’t need to be a "cock-eyed optimist" if you head down to a new operatic take on classic musical South Pacific. Featuring the original Rodgers and Hammerstein songs, including I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair, There Is Nothing
A singer will take to the accordian to perform a range of styles from hip hop to traditional Irish music. Sharon Shannon, an accordionist from Ireland, will be delighting the audience with music including country, classical and Cajun. Shannon
Two Brooklands College students impressed an audience of 130 delegates last week at the North East Special Educational Needs Conference - Raising Achievement for All. Harrison Sallans and Mark Dinning spoke and answered questions about their personal
