Continuity: the unbroken and consistent existence or operation of something over time. Change: an act or process through which something becomes different. January symbolises the New Year. A tradition celebrated across the globe annually.
A raft of changes to parking tariffs to make Epsom a more attractive destination for shopping and entertainment have been approved by councillors. At a meeting of Epsom Council’s environment committee last night, January 20, councillors approved
The mother of a Croydon schoolboy who died after an illegal rave has paid tribute to her "lovely son". Daniel Spargo-Mabbs, aged 16, died yesterday afternoon after being taken ill at the party in Hayes, Hillingdon, in the early hours of Saturday
Kingstonian boss Alan Dowson was left fuming after a refereeing horror show cost his side dear on Monday night. Ks crashed 2-1 at home to in-form Met Police, two days after going top of the Ryman Premier League with a 3-1 triumph at Carshalton
A former bookkeeper has been jailed for pocketing £68,000 of his dead mother's benefits, including her winter fuel allowance and state pension. Brian Dixon, 65, was living in a house now worth almost £700,000 in Dukes Avenue, New
Backs coach Craig Chalmers insists Esher must bounce back with a bonus-point win after suffering a second consecutive defeat on Saturday, writes Paddy von Behr. Esher, fourth in SSE National League One, slipped to a 28-26 defeat against Wharfedale
More than 300 Sutton Council workers are on controversial 'zero-hour contracts'. But the council has defended its use of the contracts, which allow work and pay to be stopped without notice, by saying they are a "necessary evil"
Four young women were arrested and fined £80 each for fighting in Carshalton. Police cordoned off part of the road near the Circle roundabout in Carshalton after a fight broke out at 3.30pm on Friday, January 17. Four women aged between
An Olympic gold medallist is to stand as a Labour councillor in the upcoming elections. Father-of-four Fidelis Gadzama, 33, who lives in Alexandra Square, Morden, was part of the men's 4x400 relay team for Nigeria which came second to the USA
A talented local author, photographer and engineer, who helped link Britain's power grid to the continent, has died. Charles Abdy, who wrote books on the history of Epsom and Ewell, died on Saturday, January 11, at the age of 88. Before retiring
Pedestrian crossing times have been cut to just six seconds at 25 busy pedestrian crossings across Wandsworth. The figures were released after Transport for London (TfL) was criticised at City Hall by the London Assembly Transport Committee for
A dad had his bicycle stolen as he left it propped outside his home for a moment so he could give his baby son a hug. Since the birth of his son five months ago, the 29-year-old Wallington man would arrive home from work in Croydon every day, prop
A pensioner has appeared in court accused of knocking down and killing a mum on the way to pick up her kids from school. Shelton Hoilett, 76, is charged with causing the death of Charmaine Duncan, 29, by careless driving on March 19 last year.
A memorial commemorating men and women who lost their lives in World War One is to be refurbished this year to coincide with the centenary of the start of the conflict. The War Memorial in Ashley Road, Epsom, is to be cleaned before the 100th anniversary
The Chelsea Foundation's Football+ programme continues to grow following the creation of a new football team specifically for those players suffering with Down’s Syndrome. With support from the Down’s Syndrome Association and DSActive, Chelsea
A dog-owner has been left facing a £2,500 vet's bill after her pet was severely injured by rubbish flytipped in a public park. Samantha Forker's Staffordshire bull terrier cross Paddy suffered a near-severed leg when he ran into bushes
A flood-hit crematorium is to stay closed for a further month because of damage to its furnaces. Randalls Park Crematorium, in Randalls Road, Leatherhead, which was inundated during the Christmas Eve floods had hoped to open by the end of this
Boris Johnson may aspire to make London the bicycle capital of Europe... but he has a long way to go to compete with Amsterdam. Bikes are everywhere in the Dutch city. There are multi-storey car parks full of them. From the traditional upright ‘
Parking wardens have been threatened with a crowbar and even driven at by angry motorists, it has been revealed. Sutton police are warning people not to abuse parking wardens and that action will be taken against them if they commit such offences
A headteacher has led tributes to a Croydon schoolboy who died following an "illegal rave" yesterday after police made two arrests in connection to his death. Daniel Spargo-Mabbs, aged 16, died yesterday afternoon after being taken ill at the party
A motorcyclist was injured after colliding with an Ocado van on Merton High Street this morning. Police were called to the junction at Pincott Road at 10.57am and pulled the vehicles off the road. The rider of the black Yamaha motorbike sustained
An industrial estate and milk delivery depot will be demolished to make way for the latest Nine Elms development. Sleaford Industrial Estate and Dairy Crest Milk Distribution, in Sleaford Street, Battersea, will be transformed into tower blocks
I'm so sad and left feeling physically sick reading the Croydon Guardian's front page story on January 15. Three years ago I had my only child at Croydon University Hospital. Never again! My experience there left me battling with Post
Croydon police have admitted there is still work to do in the battle against knife crime after two teenagers were stabbed in the Whitgift Centre last week. Last week two teenage boys aged 16 and 17 were stabbed in Croydon’s biggest shopping
An MP who has promised to conduct a review into flooding on the River Mole said he is waiting until the current flood problems subside before quizzing the Environment Agency (EA). Earlier this month Sir Paul Beresford, Conservative MP for Mole
As a pensioner who is moderately active and just happens to need Hospital care, I have to rely on a lift from a friend or a taxi. Over the last three weeks I have been to St Helier three times for consultation and diagnostic checks. Going to St
One lane closed due to gas leak and emergency repairs on A23 Purley Way Northbound at Pampisford Road. Lane one closed after Purley Cross. Keep up to date with this incident on our live traffic and travel section. TODAY'S
Nathan Morris admits London Welsh were out to get their own back against London Scottish at the Richmond Athletic Ground on Saturday. Having lost twice to Scottish already this season, Welsh were not short of motivation in the build up to their
Barcadia could face permanent closure next Monday when Kingston police will present evidence to councillors about a Christmas Eve “glassing”. It was closed by councillors for 28 days on December 30 ahead of a full licence review
A Croydon couple who were suspected of bankrolling terrorists through the illegal sale of an East African stimulant have been jailed. Lelah Ali and her husband Adrian Wall, were arrested by detectives from the Counter Terrorism Command on May 1
A 16-year-old schoolboy has died after reportedly taking drugs at a party. Daniel Spargo-Mabbs, a sixth-form student at Archbishop Tenison's Church of England High School, died yesterday afternoon after fighting for his life in hospital.
Herne Hill Harriers' young athletes were showered in gold at the weekend with the club winning a clutch of medals at the South of England Athletic Association Indoor Championships. James McDonald's middle-distance squad in particular won nine individual
Hercules Wimbledon Athletic Club's sprinting brothers both lifted medals in the South of England indoor championships at Lee Valley Athletics Centre on Sunday. Rechmiel Miller, 15, twice improved on his lifetime best in sprinting his way to the
A former Crystal Palace and England legend is to appear in court next month charged with actual bodily harm. Kenny Sansom, of Bromley, who played for Crystal Palace, Arsenal and England, appeared before Bromley Magistrates on November 23 charged
Two box junctions which netted more than £250,000 in fines in eight weeks last year have netted another £100,000. Two boxes landed Kingston Council a total of £254,037.50 in October and November after it started enforcing them with CCTV. But
A man from Chessington accused of robbing a women at a cashpoint by threatening her with a knife will appear at Kingston Crown Court next month. David Mortimer, 24, of Newlands Way, was charged on Sunday of robbery and possession of a knife at
NOTE: The criminal case against both men was dropped after this story was written but before the trial began, clearing them off any criminal charges. Two men will go on trial in April accused of stealing a flat screen television belonging to a
Obsessively checking your email inbox on your mobile phone could be jeopardising your mental health and those of colleagues, writes Adriana Calado. Checking your emails persistently in the evening might make you look like a devoted worker, but
A woman has been sleeping in an altitude tent as she prepares to climb one of the world’s highest mountains in memory of an inspirational youngster. Anna Dodd, from Ewell, is flying to Tanzania on Wednesday, January 22, to climb Mount Kilimanjaro
Dogs that bit a door-door-saleswoman, a child and a jogger face being put down if their owners do not bring in a range of measures to control them. Contingency Destruction Orders have been made against the owners of five dogs that were dangerously
Kingston’s Memorial Gardens holds some very special memories for Neil Bond and Catherine Freeman. Not only was it the place they first met, but it was the site where last year Neil, 41, knelt down amongst the mud, cardboard boxes and rough sleepers
Commuters will be hit as rail fares are set to rise for the sixth year in a row for passengers in Merton and Wandsworth. For the last five years fares have risen above the levels of inflation, claim Labour members of the London Assembly. The
The friend of a mum struggling with terminal cancer is planning a 160 mile ultra-distance race for charity. Ryan Shaw, of Roseberry Road, Sutton, is training to take on Egypt’s Ocean Floor Race, in March, to raise money for St Michael’s Hospice
A man was taken to hospital after suffering head injuries at the swimming pool of a Cobham hotel. Two ambulances and the air ambulance were called to the Hilton hotel on Seven Hills Road just before 4pm on Saturday, January 18. A 41-year-old
Businesses reported huge success through networking scheme. Work referrals worth an average of £20,000 a week, totalling £1m, were traded by members of Sutton’s BNI chapter, who meet Thursday’s at The Golf Centre, in Carshalton
Following sell-out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the Flabbergast Theatre company descends on Walton to capture adults’ minds. In an improvised crossover cabaret featuring Bunraku puppetry, the Balkan bad boys of the world of puppets will
Business professionals wearing woolly hats will be treated to free use of business lounges in Cobham and Weybridge later this month. Regus, which has centres at Cobham motorway services and Brooklands Business Park, is supporting woolly hat day
A new priest was welcomed into the fold of St Olave Church with a service and party at the church hall. Father Robert Wright will now be the priest-in-charge at St Olave in Church Walk, Mitcham after the event on Sunday, January 19. Up to 150
Homestart Elmbridge has enlisted John Inverdale to make its charity golf day one to remember. The sports presenter said he was pleased to support the event at Effingham Golf Club on March 28. He said: “I’ve heard a lot about this charity and
