A man caught with bolt cutters in Kingston town centre has been banned from riding a bicycle without proof of ownership as part of his bail conditions. Burak Iscioglu, 28, denied intending to steal when he was arrested in Wood Street on March 10
The coeducational state school located near Richmond Park is expanding its field of education and working on the building of the school’s new sixth form. Christ’s School, the Church of England school educating children between the ages of 11 and 16
Motorists are being warned not to give a gift to a car-thief this Christmas, by ensuring their cars are kept locked and secured. Officers from across the 25 Safer Neighbourhood Teams (SNTs) will be patrolling busy car park areas over the next few
A former Epsom mayor has been selected as Labour's parliamentary candidate for Epsom and Ewell in the 2015 general election. Epsom councillor Sheila Carlson, who represents Court ward and was the borough’s mayor from 2011 to 2012, was chosen following
The winter time is here, and what could top off the snow, the chilly weather, the jumpers and hot chocolates around the Christmas tree? Only one thing, a trip to the local ice rink! But alas for the Richmond Borough members, it has been hard to find
Police are appealing for information after a block of garages were broken into in Long Ditton last month. The garages in Ditton Hill Road were targeted by burglars between 8.15am and 11am on Monday, November 18, and a number of power tools, bike
From year 1 right up to 11 school students in the UK must wear a school uniform; whether that be jumper and trousers or skirt and blazer. However, as those students enter into the 6th form; years 12 and 13, should this dress code still be in place?
This was the dramatic scene at a curry house in Tadworth on Friday when a motorist ploughed into the front of the Burgh Head Tandoori restaurant. It is understood the car swerved into the eatery after hitting the brakes near traffic lights at 3pm
A woman’s death which sparked a murder investigation died from head injuries, a post-mortem has concluded. The woman, believed to be 43-years-old , has not been formally identified, but residents have said she was Polish. Two men, aged
A street festival will mark the opening of a new pedestrian route and footbridge linking East Croydon station to the town centre. Mayor of Croydon councillor Yvette Hopley will formally open the pedestrian walk and footbridge to the new station
Swimming skills taught from birth helped save a toddler who tumbled into a pool fully clothed during a family holiday. Cody Callard-Williams, 3, plunged into two-metre deep water while playing with a pretend fishing rod at his grandparents’ home
Figures released by the NHS have revealed a rising number of assaults suffered by staff in hospitals. Assaults at St George's Healthcare more than doubled last year to 141, while staff at Kingston Hospital were assaulted 35 times. Official
A 12-year-old boy had his jaw broken in a school playground – just days after his mother warned the school he was being bullied. The boy was injured in a playground at Overton Grange School, in Sutton, on Monday, November 25. He went
The crowds turned out to watch Stoneleigh Broadway light up for the festive season. More than 1,200 people attended the street’s Christmas lights switch-on, now in its second year, on Friday, November 29. Epsom councillors and Stoneleigh
Police were called to a shop on Church Lane, Headley, on Friday, November 29, after a suspicious package was found there. Officers got to the scene at 1.30pm and worked with Surrey Fire and Rescue Service and specialist officers to test the substance
Whose ridiculous idea was it to remove the recycling bins near Sutton Station? To remove them because of flytipping in the location is a bit pathetic - surely it is worth installing CCTV to find the offenders? The bins were always full at the
Hundreds of people enjoyed a day of festive fun in New Addington on Saturday. Live music, magic shows and a special visit from Father Christmas, were enjoyed ahead of the Christmas lights switch-on. As well as a Christmas bazaar in the Addington
Crystal Palace captain Mile Jedinak has signed a new contract with the club. The Australian international joined the club in July 2011 and is now tied to the Eagles until June 2017 after penning a three-and-a-half-year deal. Jedinak is approaching
The case against an alleged loan shark has collapsed after the prosecution offered no evidence this morning. Cathiresapillai Yogananthan, 52, of Bodley Road, New Malden, was due to face trial at Kingston Crown Court today with illegally lending
A senior Wandsworth councillor is spearheading plans to build Merton's first free school in Mitcham. The Advance Group, led by Councillor Russell King, cabinet member for strategic planning in Wandsworth, have applied to set up a free school in
Police are cracking down on Sutton's violent criminals in a bid to cut Christmas assaults. Officers have identified their top 20 violent offenders and will be keeping an eye on them over the festive period as well as working with landlords
Youngsters lit up Putney with a lantern procession through the streets to celebrate the Christmas lights ceremony. Hundreds of visitors showed up to watch the lights switched on a 34ft Christmas tree in Church Square, Putney High Street, on
People living in a block of flats where a 43-year-old woman was found dead last weekend have spoken of their shock. Police launched a murder investigation after officers found the woman’s body in a first floor flat in The Towers, Lower Mortlake
New manager Rene Meulensteen is confident he can keep Fulham in the Premier League. Martin Jol paid the price for six consecutive defeats on Sunday afternoon when he was fired after two-and-a-half years at the club. Meulensteen had two spells
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho was delighted with the response of his players to conceding after 13 seconds in the 3-1 defeat of Southampton which took his side within four points of Barclays Premier League leaders Arsenal. After Jay Rodriguez's
On the uppermost twig of the topmost branch of a lofty lime tree across the road, the very last remaining leaf flutters in the breeze. High winds and frost have whisked away the rest of the foliage in a very few days but the sole survivor was the
A 16-year-old boy has been jailed for his role in an afternoon of frenzied violence in which one person was shot and two others stabbed. The teenager, who is from Croydon but can not be named for legal reasons, was sentenced to 18 months of youth
A group of fans have rallied to support a plan to bring AFC Wimbledon back to Plough Lane by transforming Wimbledon dog track into a football stadium. Bring the Dons Home launched their campaign in support of the club’s stadium proposal on
Firefighters were called to a blaze in Richmond after a fire broke out in a boiler cupboard yesterday. The fire started at 4.15pm at a detached house in Cedar Heights while a woman was cooking in the kitchen. It spread rapidly upstairs in the
Christmas arrived in style to Wimbledon this weekend when the Broadway was taken over playing host to a spectacular day of winter wonderland festivities. For the first time Love Wimbledon closed the Broadway to traffic on Sunday, December 1, allowing
Police have released an image of a man sought in connection with an attack in a Purley kebab shop. A 33-year-old man was was left with head and face injuries including a fractured jaw following the assault in High Street in September 29. Detectives
Rough Copy are through to the X Factor semi-finals. The band, from Croydon, was the first act to be named in the semi final and it was a stark contrast to last week when they were in the bottom two. On Saturday night Rough Copy, made up of
With a fierce winter promised in following weeks, Epsom and St Helier hospitals have taken steps to ensure wards are well staffed. A&E departments in Epsom, St Helier and Sutton’s infirmaries are getting busier in the run up to winter and matrons
A driver whose car burst into flames on the A3 yesterday had owned it for only a matter of weeks. The Mercedes C-Class’s engine compartment caught fire before the driver turned onto Tolworth Rise North, Surbiton firefighters said. The flames
This recipe is a twist on Twarozek, a typical Polish dish made of curd cheese mixed with chives, radish, cream and spices. As well as being a traditional springtime treat, Twarozek is also a popular breakfast dish in Poland. However, in this recipe
Residents and businesses are to be consulted about the potential closure of Grade II Listed Putney Bridge for six months so £1.5m worth of repairs can take place. Wandsworth Councillors have given their backing to plans to complete the works as
A hospital trust has reported a rising number of elderly patients admitted with and developing bed sores during their stay. Bed sores, known as pressure ulcers, happen when an area of skin is placed under pressure and can range from discoloured
A refurbished youth centre has been reopened with a range of new features for Sutton's young people. The Quad Youth Centre, Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, was reopened by the Mayor of Sutton, Councillor Sean Brennan, on November 27. Added
England’s hopes of reaching the knock-out stages at the World League finals in Argentina suffered a blow after a heartbreaking defeat to Olympic champions Holland on Sunday. Surbiton’s Georgie Twigg and an own goal had given their side a 2-1 lead
Brentford boss Uwe Rosler reckons striker Will Grigg is back in a good place after a stop-start opening to his Griffin Park career. The 22-year-old scored his secodn goal in a week as he scored his side's only goal in a 1-0 win at Notts County
A great-grandmother from Banstead has knitted several generations of her family a jumper in time for Christmas. Doreen Gover, 78, has devoted the past year to knitting 28 red festive jumpers, with reindeer and snowman designs, for three generations
A secondary school built on greenbelt land is “the only option” to meet growing demand for school places in Cobham, the chairman of governors at Cobham Free School has said. Plans for Cobham Free School’s secondary school, which will transform
A medley of music acts will be bringing everything from soul and funk to Middle Eastern sounds, hip hop and jazz to an up-and-coming community cafe and bar. Native Tongue, which started as a collective of musicians and street performers in 1999
Lonely hounds and moggies at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home are using their Advent calendars to help them find new homes in the countdown to Christmas. A number of the animal charity’s long-stay festive felines and canines have hung their Advent
Croydon Business Month concludes this week with a string of events. The business month, part of the council’s Pathways to Growth programme, was organised to offer a programme of free seminars to help business growth in the borough. It has included
A Weybridge resident was threatened by an intruder before having his car stolen from the driveway. Police are appealing for information following the theft from a home in Oatlands Avenue between 11.30am and noon on Wednesday, November 27. The
Work is now underway on a £900,000 scheme of major home improvements to residents on Battersea’s Winstanley estate. The Sporle Court project, which is due to be completed early next summer, will see 107 homes in the block getting modern
Elmbridge Museum is showcasing Walton’s local history, with a display of shopkeepers of the past in Walton library. The display, in the Heart Shopping Centre, features a variety of historical belongings owned and used by the characters of Walton
A family run estate agent in Walton has been named as the best independent lettings agency for the second year in a row. Rochills, in High Street, were handed the award at the Surrey Property awards at Guildford’s G-Live on November 21 after being
This week, the 25th to the 28th of November, more than 25 lower sixth geography students went on a fieldtrip to South Wales. It was cold and damp as the teenagers trudged across sand dunes, sea walls and Swansea. Over four days the students learnt
