In atrocious conditions, with a mixture of hail, sleet and strong winds, a crowd of over 1000 roared Bromley home in a dramatic finish to a cracking game. The first half began in bright sunshine with Bromley’s front two causing a lot of worry to the
The mother of Rebecca Sessacar who was killed after being stabbed 58 times by her husband has said her daughter’s death could have been prevented. Bulent Sessacar, 29, was sentenced to life imprisonment at the Old Bailey today after a frenzied
Business owners have started a petition against Merton Council plans to scrap free parking in Raynes Park. The proposal is for 20 minutes free parking in the town centre but business owners are annoyed longer term free spaces will become pay and
It has been confirmed Wimbledon Library has been scrapped from a list of sites open for future development. As a matter of routine, the listed library was included on a Merton Council's 'sites and policies plan' for independent planning
A man who stabbed his wife to death in a frenzied attack just days after he was released by police without charge for assaulting her has been jailed for life. Bulent Sessacar stabbed Rebecca Sessacar 58 times with two kitchen knives in an attack
Police have released CCTV stills of a masked robber who forced a lone betting shop worker to hand over cash. The man, who claimed to be armed, is believed to have stolen a bum bag from Ladbrokes in Stoneleigh to stash the loot in. Police have
Up to 15 squatters have left a Chessington warehouse where an all-night rave was held on Saturday night. Between 400 and 500 people attended the rave, held inside an empty unit on the Cox Lane industrial estate, which could reportedly be heard
The much-anticipated £219m redevelopment of St Helier Hospital is ‘probably’ off the table, a shock announcement has revealed today. The multi-million pound investment in the hospital was hailed as a ‘real victory for local residents’ when it was
A former police constable has been charged with possessing indecent images of children. Dominick Akinlade, 37, who served out of Merton, is appearing in custody at Westminster Magistrates' court today. He has been charged with three counts
The muted response to the launch of Labour’s manifesto for Croydon is a reminder of just how underwhelming their offer to voters really is. Calling it ‘Ambitious for Croydon’ is a bit rich given that Andrew Pelling, the face of their campaign in
I was angered by the thoughtless comments made by Councillor Paddy Kane in the Sutton Guardian about Spencer Nursery School, referring to it as a “shack” and mentioning plans to replace this very popular nursery school. This is a school
Chelsea and England footballer John Terry was reminded that his club is not top of the Premier League when he visited a charity for disabled youngsters recently. Terry visited the Queen Elizabeth Foundation’s Independent Living Services (ILS)
A boy convicted of threatening and abusing shoppers has been fined for breaching the terms of his ASBO. The 16-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was banned from going to the Tudor Shops precinct in Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, for harassing
Midwives are ‘thrilled’ after the maternity services at Croydon University Hospital were rated above the national average in a patient survey. NHS England has published the friends and family test scores for maternity units nationwide for the first
By now most of the country is aware of the shocking news that American actor Philip Seymour Hoffman died yesterday of a suspected heroin overdose at the young age of 46. The sad news seemed to stun everyone, fans of his work were in disbelief
The mother of a murdered New Malden teenager who was shot down at an ice rink seven years ago today, will hold a vigil for the anniversary of his death. Seventeen-year-old James Andre Smartt-Ford was gunned down in front of more than 300 young
Floods struck a stables, football ground and cemetery in Leatherhead again at the weekend to the despair of weary flood victims. Although the flood warning for the area was lifted on Sunday morning, more heavy rain and gales are forecast to begin
A man has been charged with sexual assault following reports of three schoolgirls being inappropriately touched on buses. Daren Carl, 49, of Goodhew Road, Croydon, has been charged with three counts of sexual assault, alleged to have taken place
Betting shop security will be reviewed after a terrified worker was forced to open a safe on Saturday. A masked robber, who claimed to be armed, made off with cash from Ladbrokes in the Broadway, Stoneleigh at about 8.50pm. The robbery
An MP is calling on Boris Johnson to make a bus service run 24 hours between Sutton and Croydon. Carshalton and Wallington MP Tom Brake wants to extend Sutton’s 154 bus service to 24 hours a day or bring back the N213 night bus. London
A giant Lego figurine entertained children at a toy store. Laval, the newest figure from the Lego Chima range, surprised young visitors to The Entertainer store, in Southside Shopping Centre, Wandsworth, on Saturday. Children posed
Spare seats were in short supply when people got to put their views across to the company planning to rebuild The Crystal Palace. During the consultation event on Saturday members of the public were able to look at the plans unveiled by ZhongRong
Former England captain David Beckham has revealed that he regularly plays football in Battersea Park. The revelation came in an article penned by the celebrity superstar in yesterday's Sunday Times where he also confessed to building Lego to combat
A man has been arrested at the site of an all-night rave in Chessington. The rave, which took place on Saturday night and did not end until about 8.45am yesterday, kept people awake as far away as Berrylands. Kingston police raided a warehouse
Nine out of 10 people in Sutton say it is a good place to live. The figure makes Sutton one of the most popular boroughs in London with 91 per cent of people saying they enjoy living here compared to an outer London average of 79 per cent and an
If rushing to an evening council meeting after work doesn't appeal, you can now catch up on local politics by watching it online from the comfort of your own home. Webcasts of planning, street management and budget decisions have been available
A fair amount has happened since my last column. To summarise the hive of activity, Palace were knocked out of the FA Cup at Wigan, then beat Hull City in the league at home, attained the lofty heights of 14th in the table, had a manic and encouraging
A man has pleaded guilty to killing his wife after stabbing her dozens of times at their home - just days after police released him on bail for assaulting her. Bulent Sessacar was originally charged with the murder of Rebecca Sessacar, 25, at their
Fire crews attended a small bin fire inside a classroom this morning. Firefighters from Surbiton and New Malden attended the fire at Tolworth Girls’ School in Fuller’s Way North at 4am. Ian Meyer, crew manager for red watch at Surbiton fire
A multi-million pound leisure centre had to close on Saturday due to flooding. The £11m Westcroft Leisure centre, in Carshalton, opened a year ago but had to close its doors this weekend due to flooding which caused an electrical failure. Service
Cash will not be accepted on buses from this summer, Transport for London has announced. The decision comes after a public consultation late last year where about a third of the 37,000 respondents agreed with the proposal to remove cash fares.
A masked robber forced a terrified betting shop worker to open a safe and hand over cash on Saturday night. The man, who was believed to be armed, robbed Ladbrokes in the Broadway, Stoneleigh, at about 8.50pm. The robber, wearing a scarf and
A local sci-fi author is to hold a book signing in WH Smith next week. Anthony Fucilla will sign copies of Quantum Chronicles 2 in the North End shop on Saturday, February 15. The book, originally published in 2011 but re-released last year
Director of rugby Steve Hill hailed Richmond's most complete performance of the season at a rain-soaked Athletic Ground on Saturday, which kept his men above the National Division One dropzone. With the rain clouds finally relenting and the ground
A woman has been seriously hurt in a car crash in Broad Green The woman, understood to be in her twenties, was injured in a collision between a van and a car in Mitcham Road this morning. The crash happened at the junction with Wentworth Road
Old Walcountians’ run in the RFU Junior Vase came to an unceremonious end as they were dumped out 45-0 by a clinical and ruthless display from Eastern Counties 1 side Newmarket. Walcountians entered the match with a weakened side and were forced
Tooting & Mitcham United 1 Leatherhead 2 Coyle header foils Terrors Tanners hard-fought 2-1 victory at Tooting & Mitcham’s KNK Stadium saw them consolidate second place in Ryman Division One South behind leaders Peacehaven & Telscombe
Works to recover a damaged crane on top of an 18 storey building in Croydon have finally been completed. The work at the IYLO building in Wellesley Road was originally supposed to have been finished by last Wednesday. But it took longer than
Motorists will experience delays in Portsmouth Road, Thames Ditton, after a van overturned this morning. The accident happened shortly before 10am at near Giggs Hill Green. Abellio said the 458 and 459 bus services will be delayed by up to
Two people had to be taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation after a fire tore through a house in Streatham Common yesterday. The man and woman got out of the Tankerville Road property before fire crews arrived at around 2.30pm yesterday
With its hot pink hue and fiery beetroot kick, this lavish mash recipe won’t fail to impress, especially when served up with fillet steak and fresh green veg. A great winter warmer, whether indulging alone or sharing with friends. Serves: 2 Preparation
Crystal Palace boss Tony Pulis is hoping that new boy Tom Ince will remain an Eagle when his loan spell expires. Ince signed a deal until the end of the season, turning down Stoke City, Hull City and Swansea City in the process. However, Pulis
Despite January being the wettest for over a century, this winter has so far been exceptionally mild with minimal frost and ice and signs of spring are everywhere. There are reports of frogspawn being laid a month earlier than usual and birds have
Transport for London (TfL) has announced which Underground services it intends to operate during this week's strike action for job losses to ticket office workers. Two 48-hour strikes have been called by the RMT and TSSA unions which will affect
It was always on the cards that, after the supreme effort to win at Wharfedale the previous Saturday, Park would not be able to repeat such a stunning performance the following week. And so it was, Park went down 12-15 at home to struggling Blackheath
An Indian restaurant that risked closure after scoring zero in a hygiene test is celebrating after inspectors gave it a clean bill of health. Taz Islam, manager of Princess of India in London Road, Morden, is celebrating after receiving a 3* rating
Police investigating the murder of a woman in Earls Court have issued a picture of the man they would like to trace in connection with her death. Detectives are looking to locate Robert Richard Fraser, who is also known as Robert Aleem and Shia
Fresh from crawling down a dirty 20 ft manhole to save a trapped fox, a wildlife rescuer revealed grand plans to inspire the nation's children to care for wildlife. After returning from the rescue in Weybridge on Thursday afternoon, Simon Cowell
Councillors have agreed to spend £43,000 on refurbishments at Bourne Hall and Epsom’s Longmead Centre. At a meeting of Epsom Council’s strategy and resources committees held last night, January 30, councillors agreed to release
Disgraced former council leader Derek Osbourne has been moved to a prison plagued by drugs, bullying and intimidation. The ex-politician, who was sentenced to two years in prison in October for possessing and distributing thousands of indecent
The borough’s school places crisis could be eased if two Surbiton schools are given the go-ahead to expand and create 60 permanent places a year. Kingston Council has set out proposals to expand St Andrew’s and St Mark’s Church of England Junior
Pete Osborne remembers it was an honour to represent Kingston and that memory is behind the return of representative football to the borough. Kingston’s schools football team returned to action this season after a five-year absence thanks to the
South London Swimming Club (SLSC) have swapped the lido for the stage. Swinderealla tells the tale of a Tooting Bec Lido legend who is attempting to get a place on the swimming team for the 2016 Olympics. But her mean colleagues try to stop
Bees manager Mark Warburton refused to be downbeat after his Brentford side conceded a 90th minute equaliser to draw 1-1 with Shrewsbury Town at a windswept Greenhous Meadow on Saturday, writes Jeremy Martin. In-form Italian striker Marcello Trotta
Student landscapers have promised to bring Kingston’s Memorial Gardens back in to safe use by breathing “colour and life” into the Union Street site. Kingston University students studying landscape architecture are hoping to raise more than £8,000
His tale has inspired thousands trying to overcome adversity in their own lives. Now the victory of mythical Seething Wells goat-boy, Lefi Ganderson, over evil giant Thamas Deeton, will be commemorated by a Surbiton charity shop. FARA, in Victoria
A new app to help people who work and care for a loved one will soon be available. Jointly lets those caring for family and friends keep track of medication, appointments and tasks as well as connecting groups of carers so they can coordinate help
Make or amend your will for free during a week long campaign organised by a Clapham hospice next month. Trinity Hospice in Clapham Common North Side will have solicitors on hand to provide free no obligation advice during Free Will Week, which
A supply teacher who volunteers to work with victims of domestic abuse and helps care for children with learning disabilities has said she never tires of juggling her many charitable commitments. New Malden mum Uzma Sadiq, 45, helps raise awareness
An elderly lady suffered fatal injuries after leaving her Cobham nursing home without staff realising, an inquest heard. Veronica Roake, 84, left Springfield House nursing home, where she was a resident, and walked 150m along Stoke Road, towards
Solicitors will donate their time to support Princess Alice Hospice’s Make a Will campaign. From Monday, February 10, to Friday, February 21, people can see a solicitor and make or amend a will free of change, but for a donation to the Esher hospice
