A person has died after being hit by a train at Surbiton station. A London Ambulance spokeswoman said paramedics were called at 7.36pm today to reports of a person under a train. She said: "Sadly one patient was dead at the scene." South
On 31st January 2014, Cheam High school Sixth form department had the current sixth formers a Study day off, so the Year11s of Cheam High could experience one day of being a sixth former. All the opportunities that are available for the current
Sutton and East Surrey Water is reassuring its customers the water treatment works at Kenley is operating normally – despite the flooding emergency currently taking place in the valley. The company is carrying out additional tests to ensure water
You may recognise Adam Pearson from the Channel 4 television show Beauty & the Beast: The Ugly Face of Prejudice. Adam, aged 28, has neurofibromatosis, a condition where non-cancerous tumours grow on his face. Despite being bullied and discriminated
A cache of replica guns and grenades have been stolen from a huge World War Two tunnel complex. Thieves snatched about 10 AK47 replica airsoft guns and 50 Thunderflash distraction grenades from the bunker in Ashley Road, Epsom. A portable generator
A Croydon councillor, a council officer and a pubgoer teamed up to stop an abandoned car being destroyed by fire in Thornton Heath. The blazing vehicle was blocking the road by the Thomas Farley pub, at the junction of Gillett Road and the High
Surrey’s director of cricket Alec Stewart has insisted the Kia Oval club have not broken the bank to secure the services of star man Kevin Pietersen. The 33-year-old agreed a deal to play 20-over cricket for the county this week – days before
It felt like the whole world had come to a sudden halt when the news of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela’s death was broadcast onto every television and radio around the world on the 5th December 2013. I knew quite a bit about Nelson Mandela because of
Wandsworth Council has responded to the borough's housing crisis by promising 1,600 new affordable homes. It comes after the local authority was accused of providing a lack of affordable housing in Nine Elms and other regeneration projects.
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Wildlife rescuers used to saving hedgehogs and foxes are offering to rescue cats, dogs and other pets from the floods. Leatherhead’s Wildlife Aid Foundation (WAF), which has boats and an army of 300 volunteers, has announced its willingness to
Children with cancer are being denied new potentially life-saving drugs, cancer experts working in Sutton have warned. The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), based in Sutton, said EU rules are allowing companies to trial certain drugs only in
Croydon South MP Sir Richard Ottaway has asked the Government if businesses affected indirectly by flooding will benefit from extra financial help. Sir Richard believes businesses along the A22 that have not been flooded, but whose trade has been
The Justice Secretary has thrown his support behind a innovative charity that befriends struggling young families and lays "foundations" for the future. Epsom and Ewell MP Chris Grayling, who has chosen Home-Start Epsom, Ewell and Banstead as his
Fearsome weather is forecast for tomorrow in Croydon with further flooding expected as the Met Office issues three weather warnings for the region. Heavy and persistent rain is expected to hit in the early hours of tomorrow morning and there will
A primary school teacher investigated for sending 'offensive' tweets during a public meeting is now in the clear. Jackie Schneider, a teacher at Poplar and St Theresa's primary schools in Morden, was reported by Councillor Richard Hilton
Stock car racing at Wimbledon Greyhound stadium appears set to end. The loss of the motorsport's only London venue has been spelled after Irish businessman Paschal Taggart confirmed his multi-million pound redevelopment plan to turn the stadium
Police are hunting for a man who groped a woman in her 30s on a train during the morning rush hour. British Transport Police have released images of a man they want to speak to in connection with the incident on a train from West Ewell to Waterloo
Sutton & Epsom coach Jeff Parsons bemoaned his side’s bad luck on Saturday as they succumbed to a controverisal and disappointing 31-3 defeat at Chobham. Sutton, who beat Chobham 10-8 earlier in the London Division Two South season, struggled
Major car park improvements are set to go ahead at St Helier Hospital. A new one-floor car deck will be built at the hospital, providing about an extra 100 spaces, after Sutton Council granted planning permission. Work has already started and
It's not too late! With several hours to go, there is still time to get a date. Dating expert Hayley Quinn reveals all.... Hayley’s quick top 10 on how to get a date in time for Valentine's Day 1. Say 'hi' to people How many people
Volunteers braved inclement weather to plant a fruit hedge for school children and the community. Hail, thunder and heavy rain did not put off Merton's Tree Wardens from digging deep and rooting apple, cherry and damson as part of a fruit hedge
More than 2,000 homes in Sutton are at risk of flooding, according to the Environment Agency. Sutton has 2,344 homes at risk of flooding from swollen waterways, with 148 of then categorised as high risk meaning they have a one in 30 chance of flooding
More than 5,000 Croydon homes are at risk of flooding, according to the Environment Agency. Some 5,129 of the borough's homes are at threat from swollen rivers, with 125 of those categorised as high risk. The figures were published this morning
More than 3,000 homes in Kingston and Richmond are at "high risk" of flooding, according to the London Assembly. Assembly members received figures from the Environment Agency showing 2,361 homes in Kingston, and 948 in Richmond, had more than a
Epsom & Ewell Harriers ladies finished eighth out of 52 clubs in Surrey League Division One after the final meeting at Croydon’s Lloyd Park on Saturday. Leading the team home was Isabel Brinsden in seventh, timing 33 minutes 45 seconds over
Wimbledon Hockey Club’s player/coach Ben Marsden was in philosophical mood after a pulsating 4-4 draw against Surbiton heralded the resumption of their MHL Premier Division campaign. The draw keeps the Dons fifth in the table, two points behind
A decision on changes to parking in Raynes Park has been pushed back to the autumn, to the delight of campaigners. Tensions were running high after plans were revealed for a range of parking charges in the town centre, to the anger of many business
An army homecoming parade scheduled to take place through Northcote Road today has been cancelled. The Government has ordered all available army units to help in areas of the country affected by floods. This includes the 200 officers and men
Winds gusting at up to 70 mph could uproot trees, damage buildings and disrupt travel tomorrow afternoon. After a lull in the bad weather today, the Met Office has warned of more rain, possible flooding and very strong winds on Friday - equalling
Hercules Wimbledon's women's cross-country team ended their 2013/14 programme on a high with their best performance of the season in the final Division One meeting Surrey Ladies League meeting in muddy Lloyd Park, Croydon. Claire Grima led the
Residents are calling on councillors to join a litter-picking march to get the borough looking 'lovely for spring. Merton has a reputation for uncleanliness after being ruled 'dirtiest UK borough' in a 2010 survey, with nearly half
Three people arrested after a woman was seriously injured plunging from the top floor of an Addiscombe flat in January have been released without charge. Two men, aged 23 and 31, and a 42-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of causing grievous
Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea has insisted Tom Guest will always be welcome back at the Stoop after the number eight confirmed a switch to London Irish for next season. The 29-year-old former England Saxons and Sevens international
Crystal Palace co-chairman Steve Parish has joined fans in venting his frustration at the postponement of last night 's clash with Everton. Palace's game with the Toffees at Goodison Park was called off with just 35 minutes to go to kick-off because
Nine elderly people had to be evacuated from their homes by boat this morning after flood waters came into their block of flats in Purley. Four firefighters carried a bedridden man out of his ground floor flat in Foxley Hill Road, off Godstone
The Environment Agency has warned yesterday’s heavy rainfall will swell the Thames at Kingston with flooding set to continue – and there is more rain coming. The agency said in an updated flood warning: “The River Thames at Kingston remains high
Flooding misery is set to continue in the south of the borough as the battle continues to protect homes from flood waters. Road closures Drivers are advised to avoid Kenley and Whyteleafe due to localised flooding as side roads surrounding
Four fire crews attended a blaze in the Cox Lane industrial estate. The fire broke out at a repair centre in the early hours of this morning, Surbiton firefighters said, and drew crews from New Malden, Kingston, and Esher. They were called
Joseph Gomez is testament to the opportunities that sport can offer, aside from the satisfaction of winning. The 17-year-old will be among three hopefuls in the Wandsworth Civic Suite on Thursday night, waiting on who is named the Active Wandsworth
Thames Hare & Hounds won the final Division One meeting of the Men’s Surrey Cross-Country League, but could not topple overall leaders Kent. Instead, the Hounds finished the season in second spot, 92 points behind Kent, and 83 points ahead
Going against traditions The Church of the good Shepherd Held their annual Christingle service late this year after the Christmas holidays. This is where all the members of the church committee receive a gift an orange containing a lit candle. This
A "calculating and violent" 21-year-old has been found guilty of raping a woman in her own home - and detectives believe there may be further victims. Stefan Melbourne, of Sherwood Avenue, Streatham, was convicted at Woolwich Crown Court yesterday
Soaring skyscrapers are being given the green light in direct opposition of council policy, leading to accusations Wandsworth Council is putting developers needs ahead of residents. Following the granting of permission for a 20-storey tower in
Railway users are being invited to an exhibition to find out about plans to modernise the area around Sutton Station. Sutton Council and Transport for London are planning a revamp of Sutton station and the surrounding area with the aim of making
Two Surbiton mums have teamed up to get an abandoned day nursery back in to use as a hub for people with autism and their families. Annette Williams and Tracey Gaggiotti who both have autistic children, want Kingston Council to transfer ownership
The Archbishop of Southwark, The Most Reverend Peter Smith, put the first spade in the ground to mark the construction of a new school and homes. A ground breaking event took place to celebrate the 100 new homes and education facilities for Saint
A Kingston University technician who was the first Briton to go into space has said she gave Hollywood blockbuster Gravity a miss because the trailer did not look realistic enough. Doctor Helen Sharman went into space on a commercial Soviet mission
Merton’s demographic is changing fast, with population growth and greater ethnic diversity set to transform the face of the borough over the next few years, according to research done by the council. Merton’s population is forecast to increase
A night of high-energy professional wrestling was a sell-out hit in Wallington. Future Pro Wrestling’s show, Reloaded 3.0, was standing room only and organiser Matt Burden described the atmosphere as ‘electric’. The event in
Children and teachers dressed up for a sell-out panto at a primary school last week. Audiences crammed into the 120-seat hall to enjoy four performances of Cinderella at Hatfeild Primary School in Lower Morden between February 5 and 8. The
A quantity of jewellery and currency was stolen from a home in Hersham on Monday. Police are appealing for information following the burglary, which happened at a house in Burwood Park Road, between 6.15pm and 8pm on February 3. It is believe
A teenage chef cooked up a three course storm to be crowned the winner of a Rotary Club competition district final. Mark Shields devised his own menu to be picked as the winner in the district heats of the Rotary Junior Chef challenge, held at
Brooklands College enjoyed a visit from Absolute Radio’s breakfast show team last week when the college was used as the set for a music video. Presenters Christian O’Connell and Richie Firth filmed a parody of Lionel Ritchie’s Hello music video
Chef whites are at the ready and kitchens are being prepared for a special dining event at Sunrise of Weybridge. Members of the community are invited to enjoy a home cooked meal cooked by Sunrise between March 10 and 16 and pick up a series of
