Ballers FC started the new season with a solid win against a slightly understaffed but nevertheless skilful White Wings side at the resurfaced but still unfathomably sandy Hansel Park Stadium. Having inflicted on them their first defeat in over five
Curling, thought to be one of the most unusual events at the Winter Olympics, a so called sport where players slide stones across the ice onto a target and their team mates use brooms to create fiction so it will slow down or speed up the stones path
Containing a distinctive array of designer and high street labels, Westfield, London, offers an incomparable shopping experience. With over a bewildering 300 shops, in addition to 24 places to eat and drink, this shopping centre is a constant hive
Whilst most of Britain cuddled up with their loved ones on the 14th February, 16 girls from Croydon High school spent the early hours of Valentine’s Day checking in at Gatwick's South Terminal. After touching down in Bonn the jet-lag was put to
Brentford boss Mark Warburton will want his men to bounce back quickly after seeing Wolverhampton Wanderers end his side's 19-match unbeaten league run on Saturday. Wolves boss Kenny Jackett left west London delighted as he watched a James Henry
With the National Conference for Young Women fast approaching which Croydon High School is hosting on the subject of Female Genital Mutilation ,sixth formers are learning about FGM, which is a horrific operation performed on young girls, from around
According to Get Surrey, there were indications of floods from Christmas Eve 2013, when the rain hit Surrey, leading to the continued disastrous weather through January and into February 2014. The River Thames’ waters have risen to their highest levels
Alternative plans for hundreds of children with special needs to get to school have been put in place after a transport company went bust. Croydon Council is ensuring some 250 local children with special educational needs continue to get safely
St Mary’s University weightlifter Adam Mattiussi is confident he can qualify for the Commonwealth Games, but knows he will have to set a personal best to do it. The 22-year-old part-time student heads to Birmingham for the English Weightlifting
On the morning of February 14th, a woman working in the Old Imperial Laundry in Battersea saved the staff of 40 different companies with offices in the same building when she smelt a fire in the flat next door. Sally*, 52, became suspicious whilst
Alan Bennett will be marshalling the AFC Wimbledon defence for another season at least after triggering a year-extension clause in his contract. The 32-year-old has made more than 23 League Two appearances for the Dons this season, meaning the
With the clash at Goodison Park being postponed, Crystal Palace have not taken to the field since the 3-1 win over West Brom two weekends ago. The extra week’s rest may benefit Tony Pulis’ men, as they play host to the champions Manchester United
A top doctor has urged women to be wary of the warning signs during ovarian cancer month. Dr Bini Ajay, consultant gynaecologist at St Anthony's Hospital in North Cheam wants to make sure they are aware of the symptoms of ovarian cancer as
I thought I knew a bit about Moroccan food. But a recent trip to Doukan, in Old York Road, Wandsworth, taught me there is far more to the cuisine than just cous cous and tabbouleh. From the outside the restaurant looks just like
We Brits may be known for polite queuing and biting our tongues but everyone has their pet hate that sends them over the edge. And funny man Lee Hurst, known for his razor-sharp, quick witted banter, is on a mission to find out what really winds
Original Kinks drummer Mick Avory is no stranger to the Eel Pie Club - and he cannot wait to perform there again next month./p> Now playing as part of the Kast-off Kinks, Avory, the only original Kink in the group, plays alongside former band members
A Tolworth businesswoman was presented with a Queen’s Award to mark her success. Kingston and Surbiton MP Edward Davey handed the gong to Tiffany London, whose company Tiffany Rose makes maternity wear for the international market, alongside Kingston
Mercury Prize-nominated Cumbria four-piece Wild Beasts will be making their Kingston debut in support of their new album next week. The experimental Kendal group will bring their haunting and infectious sound to Banquet Records’ New Slang night
A dinner lady with a difference will be aiming to show that her school lunches are a cut above the rest next week. Sarah Triptree, who works at Cheam Common Junior School, has made it to the final of the London School Chef 2014. To win the
Campaigners are calling on Merton Council to save their pub from being developed into a supermarket or block of flats. A petition launched on Tuesday, February 11 to save the Provenance in Colliers Wood High Street has been signed by 180 people
Jobseekers will be given new work opportunities thanks to the housing association Circle Housing. The housing association has teamed up with Jobcentre Plus to host a jobs and careers fair at Vestry Hall in Mitcham from February 24. Jobseekers
A charity cycling challenge has been issued to anyone who wants to get fit and raise money for some of the world’s poorest children. Rianna’s Fund, the Leatherhead charity set up in the wake of the tragic death of 8-year-old Rianna Davenport, are
A philanthropist who raised thousands for charity through building and selling property was awarded with a badge of honour. Charlotte Grobien, of Putney, has donated more than £170,000 to disabled charity Whizz-Kidz. Mrs Grobien was handed
Healthy living is the theme behind free nutrition and hydration events for older people taking place next month. Free slippers, a mini fall assessment and information on the importance of hydration will all be on offer at the Walton Centre and
English musician, singer-songwriter and actor David Essex is getting ready to roll up his sleeves for his return to the stage in a new play. Essex, who recently portrayed Eddie Moon in the BBC’s EastEnders, will take on the lead role in The Dishwashers
Pensioners got into the swing of Valentine’s Day with a tea dance in Surbiton on Friday. Home care agency Carewatch Kingston hosted the event at Surbiton Library, playing a mixture of jazz and swing from the 1940s and 1950s. The agency, based
Hardcore punk band Palm Reader will raise the roof in Kingston again next month, writes Kit Sproson. The Woking quintet played at rock festival Download last summer, and will revisit the Peel on March 22, sampling old and new material. Off
Squire's garden centres triumphed once again at the Garden Centre Association (GCA) Awards. The Long Ditton branch was named the best garden centre in the UK for customer service. Squire’s of Hersham was named best GCA Garden Centre in South
Twickenham Studios has a brand new reception area, thanks to two student designers. Full-time diploma interior design students at KLC School of Design, Anna Romanenko and Julie Brownson created the winning design. Ms Brownson said: “We are
Electropop group Metronomy will be making a welcome return to Kingston next month. The Brighton band will be heading back to Banquet Records’ New Slang night on Thursday for the first time in six years, for a launch show in support of new album
