February is commonly associated with illness. It is the most common month to hear a sniffle or a cough from the people around you. This dates back to us following the Roman calendar. ‘February’ comes from the Latin term of the purification ritual which
Over the past week images of wrecked trees, damaged cars and flooded houses have been widely reported in the news. Many families have been affected by a huge wave of floods as the rain has failed to relent this month. The combination of wet weather
While the robotic voice of a lady rang through the station reassuring all of us waiting for our tube would take at least ‘Ten minutes approximately’ for the tube to arrive, due to strikes on other tube lines, I found my self waiting for half an hour
While the robotic voice of a lady rang through the station reassuring all of us waiting for our tube would take at least ‘Ten minutes approximately’ for the tube to arrive, due to strikes on other tube lines, I found my self waiting for half an hour
Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information after a man was stabbed in a fight in Croydon yesterday morning. The 21-year-old man was found by emergency services in Donald Road at about 4am yesterday after a fight between a group of men
Uncomprehending bystanders watched talcum miners, a giant, and families in full face paint march through Surbiton yesterday for the 2014 Seething Festival. Here are 16 brilliant things from a fine day out. 1. A giant bat. Because conservation
The Police Federation’s HQ which boasts an expensive hotel, swimming pool, bar and training centre has come under fire for being too luxurious. Federation House, in Highbury Drive, Leatherhead, came under the spotlight during a parliamentary debate
A man has been arrested in connection with coin throwing during Crystal Palace’s game against Manchester United on Saturday. Coins and a small bottle were thrown onto the pitch as United striker Wayne Rooney went to take a corner next to
A man has denied going on a midnight arson spree in New Malden this month. Former Beverley Boys' pupil Richard Darvil, 27, of George Road in New Malden, appeared at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court this morning and denied five counts of arson.
A stretch of footpath in Upper Norwood has been likened to a ‘war zone’. The path, in Beulah Hill, was excavated three weeks ago but it has yet to be completed. Croydon Council are carrying out the works and although guards were placed around
Two men were arrested for theft after a helicopter and police dog search in the early hours of this morning. Officers on patrol heard an alarm go off in the Mill Green Industrial Estate, in Hackbridge, at about 2.45am this morning. They
Nine Crystal Palace players have been called up for international duty next week, including five players who will be representing the home nations. All of them will be hopeful of landing a place in their respective national squads ahead of the
An elderly man from Esher was rescued by firefighters after getting stuck in his bathroom. A crew from Esher fire station were called to his house at 1.40pm on Sunday, February 23, to assist ambulance crews. The elderly man fell in his bathroom
A man who denies the manslaughter of his childhood friend, who he punched when out celebrating his 21st birthday, has told a court he was hit first. Patrick Conway, 22, of St John’s Road, East Molesey, is one of seven men facing trial at Kingston
Figures released today by London Fire Brigade demonstrate deliberate fires across London have dropped by nearly 90 per cent in the last ten years. Wandsworth had 610 counts in 2003/04 but in 2012/13 only 94 deliberate fires were reported - an 85
The River Thames loops 210 miles throughout Southern England, as well as flowing through the heart of London. But with 164.6mm of rain falling across the UK in January alone, it consequently lead to the Thames breaking its banks and unleashing torrents
A teenage girl was shocked when two men tried to snatch her dog as she walked the pet just metres from her family home. The 14-year-old was walking the Norfolk terrier/Jack Russell cross near her home when a car pulled up near her suddenly in Fairway
Campaigners are celebrating after Wandsworth Council refused applications for two betting shops. Councillors rejected planning applications at a meeting in the town hall on Thursday for two Coral betting shops in Tooting High Street, Tooting, and
Croydon received a royal visit from the Earl of Wessex last week. His Royal Highness visited the Turnaround Centre in South End before travelling to Woodlands Children’s Centre at Gilbert Scott Primary School in Selsdon. Sir David William Brewer
AFC Wimbledon forward Danny Hylton was left frustrated after failing to score against his former club in Saturday’s defeat to Bury but remains confident the Dons can turn the corner. Wimbledon have now lost four in a row but the Rotherham loanee
An elderly man was airlifted to hospital after he fell off a ladder on Saturday. The air ambulance was called at 1.08pm to assist a 79-year-old man with chest and head injuries in Banstead. The helicopter landed in a sports field and transported
The jury in the murder trial of Andrew Nichols has retired to consider its verdict. Mr Nichols denies murdering electrical engineer Colin Bolton, 28, on the Kingsnympton estate last year but admits inflicting the killing blow. Judge Peter Rook
As the Oscars come closer and with critics raving about the various nominees, I thought I would check one of the potential winners out for myself. A couple of days ago, I went to the Odeon in Wimbledon, and watched ‘Dallas Buyers Club’. To say
Carshalton Athletic are at the front end of delivering not just football for all but inspiring hundreds of boys and girls into being positive role models within the community. This club has the most diverse set of coaches, staff and people who
A rector has been asked to resign after a church investigation into his misconduct. Reverend Bob Kiteley has resigned as rector at St Giles’ and St George’s, a church community with about 750 members in Ashtead. The Bishop of Dorking, who has
A paramedic who had been missing for more than three weeks has been found safe and well. Sean Hemmington, 27, from Tooting, was last heard from on Monday February 10. He was reported missing by his London Ambulance Service colleagues earlier
A temporary road closure which is in place due to the flooding in Kenley and Purley has been partially lifted. Godstone Road (A22) has been shut since the start of the month but a centre section has now been reopened. It is now open from St
Two friends helped lift spirits in a flood-hit village yesterday by going fishing and surfing in the floodwaters. A crowd gathered in Ewell Village on Sunday as John Kerwood, 54, landlord of the Famous Green Man pub in the high street and Glen
A Merton councillor has been propelled onto the front bench of UKIP as a spokesperson for the community. Coun Suzanne Evans, who was elected as a Conservative councillor but defected to UKIP, will be the party’s communities spokesperson in a bid
A guerrilla campaign is spreading through the suburbs in aid of St Helier Hospital. Yellow and red stickers are popping up in windows across the borough while giant boards have also been appearing in front gardens in honour of the Save St Helier
June Sampson, the Surrey Comet's long-serving features editor, is set to be made an Honorary Freeman of Kingston - the highest honour the borough can bestow. Only four people have received the honour since 1965 - all men. Councillors will
This week I received the Conservative party’s leaflet offering me £25 back from Croydon Council. Do they think I’m so stupid as to fall for this cynical ploy to buy my vote? How is it possible they have spare money when they have made cut
A town centre supermarket has been told to make sure workmen restrict noise to daylight hours after keeping neighbours awake at night. Several neighbours complained to Sutton Council that noise from work to resurface part of Morrison's car park
A Southfields producer has paid tribute to the world's oldest Holocaust survivor who has died aged 110 years old. Alice Herz Sommer, who lived in London and was originally from Prague, had been confined in the camp in Terezin, or Theresienstadt
A flood advice centre has been set up in Purley by Croydon Council and its partners to help those affected by or worried about flooding. It is in the safer neighbourhood team hub, 9 – 11 Whytecliffe Road, Purley, and is open from 10am to 4pm on
Funny, rude, poignant and bursting with energy, On The Halls at the Epsom Playhouse Myers Studio on Thursday 27 March is a new play about two women who dominated popular theatre and entertainment over a hundred years ago. Marie Lloyd – the Queen
A superb strike from Darren Smith secured the points for Tanners in a 1-0 win over Walton Casuals. Tom Wellham returned in goal for Leatherhead, standing in for Deren Ibrahim in an otherwise unchanged line up from Wednesday’s victory against Redhill
Harlequins chief executive David Ellis does not expect many new faces at the Stoop next term because there is no need. Director of rugby Conor O'Shea today confirmed hooker Rob Buchanan, centre Tom Casson, hooker Joe Gray, lock Charlie Matthews
Two lorry drivers were fined by police for breaking the weight limit on a residential street this morning. The Beddington South safer neighbourhoods team fined two lorry drivers £50 each for breaking the 7.5tonne limit in Sandy Lane South, Wallington
A trio of young table tennis talents from Wandsworth took top honours in the south London regional final of the Jack Petchey Foundation London Schools competition. Jessica Monis, 18, from St. Francis Xavier sixth Form College won the girls U19
Katie Dawson who is running this years London Marathon on behalf of St Raphaels Hospice, is on the search for stall holders as part of the Mothers Day Market to be held at Epsom Methodist Church on Saturday 29 March from 1pm. Katie wanted to do something
New AFC Wimbledon signing Michael Collins believes there is not a huge difference in quality between the squad at the Cherry Red Records Stadium and the one he left behind at high-flying Scunthorpe United. Collins completed his loan move to the
“A killer result” was Kingstonian manager Alan Dowson’s angry verdict after a late collapse at Thamesmead Town denied his team a vital win. But Ks still lie fourth in the Ryman Premier League table, and Saturday's 2-2 draw need not prove fatal
A breakfast meeting will be flipping useful this Pancake Day, offering business opportunities to employers and prospective apprentices. Brooklands College holds its annual apprenticeship business breakfast on Tuesday, March 4, where employers can
A surfer from Croydon has spoken of the horrifying moment when he was attacked by a great white shark. Darren Mills was paddling on his board in Porpoise Bay, New Zealand, when the predator sank its teeth into his leg and tried to drag him further
Ryman Premier Kingstonian lost ground on the league leaders, conceding two late goals against strugglers Thamesmead Town and having to settle for a 2-2 draw. Ks led with goals from Joshua Casey and Ryan Moss, but goals for Shamir Mullings and
Police have launched an appeal to trace a teenage girl who has been missing for a week. Britney Bonnick, 13, was last seen on February 17 before she left home in Alfreda Street, Battersea. The teenager is black, 5ft 4ins and of slim build.
Carshalton Athletic captain Lewis Taylor was left “gutted” after the Robins narrowly lost against promotion-chasing Lowestoft Town. Not only did the Robins succumb to the visitors’ only shot on target, which came 13 minutes from time, they did
AFC Wimbledon manager Neal Ardley refused to call his side unlucky after they went down to a 94th minute winner at home to Bury. Dons, having now lost four on the bounce and failing to score in the last three, have dropped to 16th and are starting
Crystal Palace fans put on a display to remember as the Eagles took on Manchester United on Saturday. The Holmesdale Fanatics organised the display, which was financed by the fans, as the teams walked out onto Selhurst Park. >> See more
José Mourinho might think he's the master of mind games, but he has not studied Tony Pulis' techniques. The Palace boss strongly denied that Glenn Murray was anywhere near a full return to the starting line-up in his press conference last week.
Runners are preparing to race the Surrey half marathon in support of Woking and Sam Beare Hospices. A team of 30 people signed up for the new event, which will take place on March 9, and collected their personalised running vests last week.
Tennison Road bridge is to shut completely for nine months from June due to ongoing upgrades. The bridge, in South Norwood, will be closed until Network Rail completes work to strengthen it and widen its structure. Croydon Council said the
AFC Wimbledon suffered injury-time heartbreak to extend their worst run of the season at home, going down 1-0 to relegation strugglers Bury. Danny Mayor’s 94th minute effort condemned Dons to four defeats in a row having failed to find the net
Croydon Harriers took almost 30 runners to take on the best in the country at Saturday's ECCA English National Cross-Country Championships in Nottingham. Stevie Lawrence was the club’s highest finisher on the day, placing 49th out of 211 competitors
Recent reports from conservation bodies reveal that Britain has lost about forty million birds of various species since the nineteen nineties. This is a serous state of affairs blamed on a combination of factors including habitat loss. I was
Herne Hill Harriers' U13 girls squad sensationally defended their ECCA English National Cross-Country crown on Saturday. After winning the English title a year ago in Sunderland, a Herne Hill quartet of Alex Brown, Eloise O'Shaughnessy, Kayah Wilks
Half-a-million tea cups-worth of green energy was created in Sutton last year from recycled cooking oil, a recycling firm has said. Living Fuels congratulated the borough on recycling 1,600 litres of cooking oil last year, with 1,500 tonnes of
A woman is fighting to keep the roof over her head as she faces eviction from her family home in Wimbledon. Maegaret Moore, who is 58 years-old, has lived in the two bedroom maisonette in Haydon Park Road, for 13 years but now faces an uncertain
Makes: 4 jellies Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 5 minutes plus several hours to set and chill You will need: 700g Pink Lady apples (4-6, depending on size) 1 lemon, juiced 5 sheets leaf gelatine (10g) 100g caster sugar
It will be business as usual for Bees boss Mark Warburton this week, despite seeing his side's 19-match unbeaten league run destroyed on Saturday. A Michael Jacobs brace added to James Henry's first half opener saw Wolverhampton Wanderers beat
A woman in agony with a broken leg was forced to wait for nearly an hour for paramedics to arrive. The woman was lying in the mud in the Sir Francis Barker recreation ground in Chessington on Wednesday afternoon, with her crying granddaughter nearby
Arson attacks in Croydon have dropped by more than 80 per cent over the last decade, according to the latest figures from the London Fire Brigade. Last year the number of deliberate fires in the borough was 215 - about four a week. In 2003/
Demand for housing in Kingston is outpacing supply and pushing up prices for first-time buyers. People selling up closer to central London and moving to outer boroughs have also contributed to a sharp rise in prices, estate agents said. The
A widower whose wife died after being exposed to asbestos at work is appealing to her ex-colleagues for information on working conditions. Former playgroup worker Margaret James, of Wandsworth, died of mesothelioma aged 70 in October 2013.
A council has rejected claims it failed to respond to appeals by a college to introduce another crossing on a dangerous road. In the aftermath of a crash involving a student on Reigate Road, Ewell, this month, Nescot College issued a statement
A group of residents on a Battersea housing estate have been told their beloved community garden will be dug up by their "heartless" housing association. Lesley Rankin, 50, from Dagnall Street, started planting vegetables in an unused plot of land
Safety for Sutton's cyclists has been given a boost after the council signed up to a drive to make lorries more aware of the dangers they pose. Sutton Council has signed up to the London Cycling Campaign's Safer Lorries, Safer Cycling pledge by
Michelin-starred TV chef Raymond Blanc will be demonstrating his cooking prowess in Kingston next week. The self-taught Frenchman will show off the capabilities of his new cookware range during a live demonstration at the Living Kitchen inside
Plaques, artworks, signs and information boards could all be used to celebrate the famous people that lived in the borough or contributed to it - if funders are found. Although Kingston Council has discussed commemorating famous people and places
A French teacher is undertaking a double marathon challenge to raise money for a charity close to her heart. Lillias Griffiths, head of French at Edgeborough School in Farnham, will run the Brighton Marathon on April 6, and then run from Brighton
An artist with learning disabilities has raised £1,000 for the charity which supports him by auctioning-off one of his paintings. Patrick Lacey donated the vibrant painting for sale and it caught the eye of Sarah and Martin Morris who are supporters
A project to restore, transform and preserve Orleans House Gallery secured initial support from the Heritage Lottery Fund. The £3.2m project, called Transforming Orleans House, was awarded £235,050 development funding to help progress plans for
