Molesey residents were shocked to their core on Saturday 15th when a tree crushed two cars, after being pushed over by the extreme weather. The tree, which had stood proudly on Wolsey road for several years, fell over at some point during the
What were you doing last Friday evening, on the 21st of February 2014? Relaxing with a film and getting ready to party all weekend - I hear you say; well I would argue that no special effects or sparkly dress can compete with my Friday evening. Confused
A planning application for the vacant bingo hall on Richmond Road is currently being considered by Kingston Council. The large site has been shut since 2010 when Gala Bingo closed its doors. Perhaps the vacancy of the hall has been extended due to
In the last few days of 2013, the media went into a frenzy about immigration. Why? Because 2014 was the year that the immigration laws for new European Union member states changed, to an (almost) open border. We didn't quite get the buses full
When a new film comes out, the first thing we all think is where to watch it. Given the developments of technology nowadays, there are so many ways to consume the big world of film. You can watch it on the TV, Laptop, mobile phone, and even in these
Local residents in Streatham are responding well to the introduction of a new refuse collection system, courtesy of Lambeth Council. The changes, introduced late last year, boasted the replacing of large wheelie bins with slimline versions (reduction
GDST Young Musician of the Year The Girls Day School Trust is celebrating its 140th anniversary and marked this with the first GDST Young Musician of the Year competition. This was an opportunity for one instrumentalist and one vocalist from each
To survive we need to eat, drink and clothe ourselves. To be able to manage this we need money. But how are we supposed to get money when there are no jobs available? Not only in Surrey, but all of London is suffering this. London’s unemployment
Many of us in this modern day and age are faced with an overwhelming problem that consumes our lives - procrastination. Procrastination, by dictionary terms, is ‘to put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness
Now what is a Neknomination? Neknominations (neck-nominations) revolve around the basis of a participant to video themselves drinking an entire pint of anything they can find (usually involving alcohol) in one gulp and upload the video to the internet
Richmond Council is debating whether to introduce 20mph speed limit areas into Kew in places such as Sandycombe Road. The Council is divided between the Liberal Democrats and the Conservatives and the Lib Dems have persuaded the Tories to consult
After months of local residents around the area near Mattock Lane smelling gas, this mysterious malodour has been investigated to discover the source, only to find that there was a split in a major gas pipe resulting in a gas leak. The split pipe was
Despite being only the second month of 2014, statistics show that, already, 35% of people who made New Year's Resolutions have broken them. If they really are so hard to keep, why do we make resolutions in the first place? Making New Year's Resolutions
A little restaurant called Osteria di Mucca Felice opened on 28th November 2012 in the heart of Thames Ditton village and immediately became very popular with the locals with its excellent Italian food and welcoming warm feel. It is set back from the
Flooded homes, shops and businesses. The abundance of rainfall has caused a huge amount of mayhem throughout the UK. In Surrey, locations that have been particularly affected by the flooding are Carshalton Ponds and Ewell Village. Driving through Ewell
Croydon has been offered a treat of incredible proportions. Local Whitgift school is currently In the process of putting on a show of epic proportions. West side story is a play of world wide recognition and countless acclaim. It would seem that whitgift
In the early hours of Monday February 2nd a small fire occurred in one of the school's Technology Laboratories. The School remained open, despite access to the damaged classrooms being prohibited - causing general disruption to the rest of the school
There comes a stage where every parent has to bellow the above words to their child in a desperate plight to ensure that their future isn't jeopardised. Every year thousands of teens up and down the country go through the tough process of public exams
In the last few weeks, a large building project has been completed at the Tiffin Girls School, to improve the security of the premises and the appearance of the front of the school. These works involved building a fence in front of the school,
The performing arts industry has rapidly grown in interest over the past few years. More and more stars are emerging from stage schools and entering the performance industry including Adele, Pixie Lott and Jessie J. This has inspired hundreds of children
The definition of modelling is the work of a fashion model. However catwalk and photographic modelling is no longer about the clothes they wear. Advertising in magazines is incorrect and fabricates an unrealistic image. Technology now enables you
Most people who have heard about mathematical genius ‘Albert Einstein’ and his theory of relativity, might find it hard to believe that he did not manage to accumulate enough marks in non-sciences and mathematics subjects to pass the Federal Polytechnic
Recently large-scale construction began in, what many classify as, the heart of Kingston upon Thames, the ancient market area. As the title of the important segment suggests, it has existed for an incredibly long time and has stayed almost exactly
In the second book of the Hunger Games series, Katniss and Peeta are getting used to their fame and fortune after the games. Katniss is known as the “Mockingjay” and becomes a symbol to the districts. She gives the districts enough hope and strength
Many teenagers think they are portrayed negatively in the media too often. Negative stereotypes could be affecting their job prospects. Some people have said that when applying for jobs, they get turned down for their lack of experience. But how can
It’s the time of year when skiing takes off for many British families, young people and adults. The much-talked-about sport is often not well understood by many Britons as to what it involves amongst other subjects. This sport has been brought
Water Follows Its Own Path Roads became streams, gardens were barely seen and homes submerged for days. Over the past month the UK has been hit with floods; as the rain fell, and fell, and fell for days on end. Whilst many of us were safe in
Locals grab the spotlight! On Sunday 9 February I attended my local theatre’s production of ‘The Duchess of Malfi’. It was an excellent production with a strong cast which fully embodied the feel of Webster’s play. It was a small cast of ten, all
With this new half term comes the beginning of revision for year 11’s across the country, putting pressure on both students and teachers to get the best grade possible. This is often where heads of year and teachers start stating time frames to make
The United Kingdoms leading woodland charity is currently campaigning to get people involved to save England’s woodland areas. The Woodland Trust has begun a petition for people to sign. There aim is to gather as many signatures as they can to protect
England is seen to be a country that prides itself on its fairness and equality. We have come a long way from the time in which women working was a massive controversy, or the days in which homosexuals were considered ‘mentally ill’. Of course
Women’s rugby is a sport identical to men’s, however its history is very different. The social pressures and image of Women’s rugby have at times made it hard to thrive. Recently, however, the game has started to gain the higher profile and improved
Is Latin a Dead Language? Latin is taught in most private schools, yet very few state schools, why? Is Latin worthwhile, me being someone who does Latin, I argue that it is a valid A-level option that stimulates your brain and also helps you with
The world renowned playwright Stephen Sewell has released another outstanding play this month, ‘It Just Stopped’, which has debuted on the 5th of February at Richmond’s Orange Tree Theatre. The play explores the idea of two regular Australian citizens
In the current economic climate, it has been made clear to students by school staff that in order to gain a good job and a higher chance of financial security, a degree is vital. However, will all degrees truly benefit you in the long run? Or will
Not many people know that at the age of just 16, you can take part in a lifeguarding training course, and receive a National Pool Lifeguarding Qualification, or NPLQ, allowing you to work in any pool in the UK. For anyone looking for a part-time job
When exploring a city, one of the main priorities of the veteran tourist is to visit the locations where historical figures once lived. Places such as Montmartre in Paris teem with university students and intellectuals seeing the area in which many
With the exam season fast approaching, be it GCSEs or A-Levels, one thing is for sure the pressure is mounting. But can you cope with the stress? A little bit of stress can be a positive as it motivates us to work hard, but exams can cause stress
When was the last time you visited your local library? Libraries may not be as boring as some people say it is. Take East Sheen library as an example. East Sheen library (Sheen lane – SW14 8LP) is a library which caters for
The recent weather conditions have caused a lot of damage to certain areas in London. It appears that Croydon has not been exempt from this and many houses have encountered some damage as a result of the weather. This specific house in South
On Saturday 8th February, a currently unidentified person broke into the car of Mr and Mrs Lu. The car had been parked only a few metres in front of their house in South Sutton, on their driveway. Everything had been taken out of the compartments
Students from Heathside School in Weybridge have this week been rolling up their sleeves in preparation for a marathon fundraiser. The group of sixteen GCSE students, all from Years 10 and 11, aim to raise a whopping £3,000 each over the course of
A 14 year old student, Breck Bednar, from St.Bedes school in Redhill was brutally murdered on the morning of the 17th of February by an 18 year old internet friend of his. He was found in a flat on Rosebury Road, Grays, Essex and was pronounced dead
Singin’ in the Rain One need only cast a fleeting glance at any website providing weather forecasting and one is met by a myriad of warnings and hazards signs. The MET office has been issuing such warnings left right and centre as the entire nation
It’s no revelation that us teens like our sleep, but is that love of the snooze button enough to get us to bed on time to get a decent night’s sleep? Lack of sleep can have also sorts of nasty consequences besides the familiar grumpiness. Missed
Admittedly, I do not often hear people proclaim: “that’s my MP”, but for Richmond Park and North Kingston residents, I believe they may have something to shout about. Conservative MP Zac Goldsmith won the Richmond Park seat in the 2010 election
The phrase “knowledge is power” probably brings up images of schools, universities and upper class students all taking degrees in economics. That’s certainly what it seemed like to me when I first heard it. But, as I’ve grown up, I’ve begun to realise
With all the kerfuffle going on about education these days – GCSEs, EBaccs, new scoring systems, and a host of other things – it may be easy to forget the brilliant activities that are already going on. One such extra is run by Elaine Griffiths, who
Fairtrade fortnight settles in schools As the majority of people know, Fairtrade is a structured social movement that aims to help developing countries to make better trading circumstances and promote sustainability. It advocates the payment of
“Sounds Original” is a retro vinyl record collector’s shop in South Ealing, London. They first opened in November 1983 Northfields however relocated in April 2000 and over the years they have established a reputation for dealing only in records that
On Sunday the 9th February, Sutton Music Service, the London Borough of Hounslow and Zone One Brass united to stage an extraordinary concert at the Royal College of Music, in the impressive, historic and slightly daunting Amaryllis Fleming Concert
A smashed up bee hive was found dumped on an estate this afternoon. The demolished hive filled with honeycomb, dead bees and larvae was discovered on the Carters Estate in Raynes Park at about 1pm this afternoon. Kevin Whincup, who first noticed
Rain, rain and more rain - a phrase very common in modern days England; specifically applying to the past couple of weeks in which London and many other parts of England have been encountering showers of the liquid. The rain has severely affected
This year's winter has certainly not been what we were expecting with January's rainfall being recorded as England's wettest winter since 1767 (almost 250 years!). Although not so noticeable, this winter has been the fifth warmest since 1910 with South
From an early age I’ve always known I had a creative bone in me. I would sing and dance around my living room floor, draw incredibly funny pictures and put on little shows with my friends. Whilst in school I ensured I had a good balance between being
In this week of International Women’s Day 2014 local students including me have had our eyes firmly opened about the need for women to “find their voice” about gender equality. The 13th Annual Mulberry Youth Conference, held on Thursday 27th February
Nowadays, libraries are being used more and more often – they are a crucial component for people all of ages. The public library in Southall, a small town in Ealing, will be moving to the Dominion Centre. Ealing council have deemed this project as
A number of us are now fighting off the last few colds lingering around from the cold winter months. For us, in this day and age, sniffles and sneezes are easy to treat – just a few tablets and that niggling cough is gone within a week or two. But
Why did the chicken cross the road? This ‘joke’ has been repeated to such an extent that it has been seared into our minds, almost as if we have known it all our lives. But has it been repeated so much that it can no longer be classed as a joke?
The Brit Awards are one of the most anticipated events in the British music calendar, and this year, they certainly did not disappoint. Hosted at the famous O2 arena in London on the 19th February by James Corden, the night was full of entertainment
Grease is, and always will be everyone's favourite musical to show two lovers flying off in a magical car at the very end. Um. Teddington School were the latest to tackle the monumental task of telling the story of how two very different people
This rain is absolutely relentless. People are being flooded and no-one is doing anything to help them. Kingston was on high flood alert due to the fear of the river bursting its banks. Massive puddles fill the streets as innocent school
Is enough being done to stop and help teenagers from suffering from eating disorders? Today’s lifestyles pressurise teenagers to look and act in a certain way. Trying to fit in can lead to multiple problems including depression, anger and eating
Every year, there is a new phenomenon brought into the markets by technology organisations desperate to squeeze consumers dry. The newest invention is that of the tablet: basically a small portable multipurpose touchscreen. The endless flashy and overly
For the residents of Thames Ditton there are not many places you can go to when your hands are covered in flour and you suddenly realise that you’ve forgotten the eggs for the birthday cake you’re making. You need a local store which is open all hours
Tributes have been paid to a stoic woman who "gave so much to the community yet sought little in return". Former Mayoress of Epsom, Helen Reed, of Woodland Close, Ewell, died aged 90 on January 8. Mrs Reed made a lasting impression on the community
It is the essential fashion wear for most people across the globe. It was once created for slave workers on cotton plantations and miners to wear whilst working. It is now the most popular item of clothing in our wardrobe. It can be worn by men,
After the revelation that a new Sainsbury's will be built in Whitton High Street I have questioned local business owner Sharron Finnigan, who successfully owns and runs School Days, about her business, the High Street and the erection of Sainsbury's
Work to repair sewer damage caused by last year's fatberg in Kingston has been put back until at least August. Thames Water were originally due to return to London Road in January, to complete works started last summer when the 15-tonne blockage
As the dreaded time for picking A-Level Subjects approaches, I have been asked countless times for advice on subject choices by people currently sitting their GCSE’s. I felt that I would write some top tips from the perspective of someone currently
It's that time of year again when the seasons begin to change. Usually by now, we're all praying for a sunny spell, after lashings of snow and hail and wind. But this year, this doesn't seem to be the case. Yes, it has been cold. Yes, we have had rain
Living in London, none of us are strangers to that everlasting rain that covers our sky like a blanket. However, even for us, the amount of rain we have been getting is astonishing. Over 5,000 homes have been flooded in the UK since the beginning of
I did some research into the holiday and found that mass production of cards and candies actually commenced in the 1840s, it then exponentially grew into a socially fundamental element of Valentine’s today. But I believe it’s more than that, its chance
Localised floods have affected many areas in Britain this season and cost homeowners, businesses, insurers and the government millions of pounds. One of many areas that have been hit is Sutton and local authorities are preparing to battle against nature
“Freak weather” shocked the nation last month as rain continually fell causing tremendous flooding across the UK. On 27th February, the Met Office released figures confirming that it has been the wettest winter on record for the UK since records began
More than 100 people turned out for the official launch of the FoodCycle event held in Tooting last Saturday. The charity is tackling poverty by providing meals made from unwanted food and guests were treated to a three course feast. Every
Do you ever sit at home, bored out of your mind? Or, maybe you have a lot of free time and don’t know what to do with it! Well, finally there is a solution. The new “Get out in your park” scheme is the solution to your boredom and unfilled time
London Scottish’s new head coach James Buckland has vowed to honour the legacy of his predecessor Simon Amor. Buckland has held the role on a stand-in basis since Amor’s departure in September to coach the England 7s side. But the 32-year-old
Walton Casuals boss Mark Hams has poured water on any hopes of reaching the Division One South play-offs. Saturday’s 1-0 defeat at promotion chasing Leatherhead leaves the Stags seventh in the table, eight points off the play-off places, but having
Police are on the hunt for a suspect after a shooting incident in Mitcham early this morning. Residents were woken to the sound of a loud bang and slamming doors at about 5.30am after a firearm went off in Gedge Court estate. Police were called
A company with a £150m turnover is packing up its offices in Ewell and making way for housing - a move which has been branded as a "blow" to the village's traders. Bytes Technology Group, one of the UK's largest software services businesses, is
Corruption claims against senior officers in Merton Council by whistleblowers have been rejected by an independent auditor today. Tens of thousands of pounds of taxpayers' money has been spent investigating allegations that a senior officer
Double Olympic hero Matt Daly has not given up on his dream of playing European hockey again next season, despite Surbiton’s setback on Sunday. The Sugden Road outfit went down 5-3 at second-placed Reading, ending Surbiton’s seven-match unbeaten
Last month, my first ever photography exhibition opened! In December excitingly I received the ‘Overall RSPCA Photography Award’ in recognition for my photography of the natural world and I was asked whether I’d like to exhibit several of my best and
A Crystal Palace supporter seemingly wandered into the dressing room after the final whistle blew against Manchester United on Saturday, and casually chatted with manager Tony Pulis and David Kemp. After joking he was there to pick up his
There are many facts and figures floating around in the media now, most are unimportant and as such are unworthy of being absorbed into our general knowledge. However if there’s one figure which is worth being aware of it’s this one: worldwide 66 million
NekNominate, an online drinking game craze, has arrived on the Facebook newsfeeds of local teenagers in full force. Despite warnings in school assemblies, with one private school even threatening to expel those who take part, many, predominantly teenage
An MP has taken his fight to save the St Nicholas Centre post office to Parliament. Sutton and Cheam MP Paul Burstow led a debate on Tuesday to raise concerns over Post Office threats to close their branch in the Sutton town centre shopping precinct
So Palace earned a credible goalless draw with the Premier League champions on Saturday - that was a good feeling. Wait, what? You mean we lost 2-0? Well, to me it was 0-0 as I missed the majority of the second half, including both goals because
Crystal Palace travel to Swansea on Sunday as they look to get back to winning ways in the Premier League. The Eagles lost 2-0 to Manchester United last Saturday at Selhurst Park which left Palace two points clear of the relegation zone. Tony
Chatime, a Taiwanese franchise of cafes that sell a variety of beverages of various colours and flavours, has taken London by storm. Across the city, and most popular in London's Chinatown, Londoners are developing a growing taste and demand for these
Police officers saved a suspected drug dealer from the Thames after he tried to escape by swimming across the river at Kingston. The man had been seen acting suspiciously in Portsmouth Road just before 4pm yesterday, February 27. The suspect
A teenager who knifed a 14-year-old from Croydon to death over comments about a woolly hat has been jailed for a minimum of 14 years. Knife-wielding Roree Cox, from New Cross, 18, leapt on to the 202 bus in Lee back in 2012 after Kevin Ssali made
Businesses in Wandsworth have been hit by thieves and robbers 858 times over the last year. A new report, High Street Blues, which aims to tackle small business crime has revealed that more than two Wandsworth businesses are targeted each day.
Kingstonian boss Alan Dowson says he will not be panicked into buying the wrong players to reignite their Ryman Premier League campaign. Ks, on the back of one win in six games, including Tuesday night’s 2-0 defeat at struggling East Thurrock United
Police have launched an appeal after a robbers attacked and attempted to rob a 90-year-old woman. The pensioner was approached from behind while she was unlocking her front door in Crescent Lane, Clapham, on October 31, 2013. She fell to the
A leading politician has criticised unions for vowing to “go to war” over the introduction of driverless trains. Transport for London (TFL) has begun a tendering process to introduce what it calls the ‘New Tube for London.’ It would provide
A budding young designer has made it to the final 10 in a national sock designing competition. The competition was for seven to 11-year-olds to design a Fairtrade-themed sock, and Ellie De Souza, 10, from Our Lady of Victories Primary School, Putney
Detectives have released a computer-generated image of a mugger who took part in a "horrific" attack on a pedestrian. A mugger asked a man in his 20s for directions while he was walking along Chalk Lane, Epsom, on December 19 at 8.20pm. As
Police are concerned for the welfare of a teenager who has gone missing after telling his family he was stressed over college exams. Bayo Adetunji, aged 19, was last seen at 9pm on Tuesday. He left his home in Pipewell Road, Carshalton, and went
Dons boss Neal Ardley wants the boo-boys to lay off Charlie Sheringham after the striker bagged his first goal of the season. The 25-year-old’s toe-poke triggered a comeback at Newport County on Tuesday night that ended a run of four League Two
Families who faced homelessness after police were going to evict them from their homes have been saved after Croydon Council bought the flats. The Metropolitan Police are selling their flats in Southbank, Grange Road, in Upper Norwood which they
Teddington’s club captain Fergus Farrell reckons his side’s 21-19 defeat at home to Old Alleynians shows huge progression since the start of the season. A last-gasp penalty miss by fly-half Josh Pembersey saw Teddington’s losing streak extended
Wimbledon’s Olympic hockey star Richard Alexander says this weekend’s clash with East Grinstead will make or break the season. Dons are fifth in the MHL Premier Division, two points outside the top four play-off berths, while East Grinstead sit
Surrey’s mental health, learning disability, drug and alcohol services staff have given their employer some of the top scores in the country in the latest NHS Staff Survey. Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is celebrating its
Creative young snappers were praised at a heat of a national photography competition which was judged by the Epsom Guardian’s very own photographer. Epsom Rotary Club (ERC) held its club heat of the Rotary Young Photographer 2014 on February 22
Hampton & Richmond Borough co-manager Paul Barry has given up on the play-offs, but not the Middlesex Senior Challenge Cup. Following wins over Wembley and Northwood, the Beavers find themselves in the semi-final on March 6 facing their Ryman
A dead man has been found in a Sutton flat. Police and paramedics were called to the flat in Cheam Road after a woman found the body of an elderly man there just after 9am. Police are not treating the death as suspicious. Emergency services
Richmond director of rugby Steve Hill admitted the last-gasp penalty kick that cost his side a draw at Coventry was nothing short of cruel. The home side claimed the vital win after one-time Welsh international Barry Davies kicked from his own
‘Oh, you’re joking. You are joking. Why didn’t you tell me?’; cue the accompanying dramatic fall of head into hands. This was the response I received from Zeren Wilson (bittenandwritten.com) when I informed him that, upon recently finding myself in
A suspect is on the loose after a shooting in Mitcham in the early hours of this morning. Police were called to London Road at 5.40am on Friday, February 28 to reports a shot had been fired at an address in the road. The incident took place
A 21st century Crystal Palace on the site of the original is one step closer to becoming a reality with six architect practices through to the next stage of the design competition. The shortlisted architects from around the world have taken a wide
Kingston Green Radio will be back on the airwaves again next week after being granted a temporary FM licence in time for Climate Week, writes Sam Maywood. The station will transmit "eco conscious programmes" from Monday to Friday in their studio
Striker Jamie Byatt banged a hat-trick past Walton & Hersham and then declared that Corinthian Casuals can stay in Ryman Division One South. Despite the 4-1 win at Stompond Lane on Tuesday night, which included a cracking volley from Dave Hodges
Walton & Hersham’s stand-in boss Martin Beard has thrown his hat into the frame for the vacant top job at Stompond Lane. Despite taking charge of the 4-1 defeat to Corinthian Casuals on Tuesday night, where Greg Andrews’ penalty was the sole
James Cameron’s shock departure from Walton & Hersham was not for exclusively footballing reasons. News broke of Cameron’s resignation on Sunday after the Swans’ 2-1 defeat at home to Herne Bay, their fifth defeat in as many games in Ryman
Wimbledon RFC’s coach James Ogilvy-Bull was left cursing the changing league schedule after a shock 27-13 defeat to Hove effectively ended any hope of promotion. After the original match was postponed due to the weather, the Dons were forced to
As you drive past the purple door of Sutton High in an idle voyage along Cheam road it’s unlikely you’d notice the year “1884” engraved above it- an important date as the school last month celebrated its 130 year anniversary, in which the local area
Sutton United’s Rhys Weston will miss the rest of the Skrill South season after rupturing knee ligaments in the weekend draw at Eastbourne Borough. Weston, on loan from AFC Wimbledon, underwent surgery on Monday to reconstruct the patella tendon
Harlequins will attempt to break two world records on Saturday and help raise crucial funds for Sport Relief. In keeping with the club's tradition the first of the records will be to hit the highest number of people wearing jester hats at any one
Crystal Palace midfielder Jonny Williams has joined Ipswich Town on a month's loan. The 20-year-old has not featured in Tony Pulis' squad since the 1-0 Premier League win over Hull City last month, but he did sign a four and a half deal. Williams
Last week I got my level 2 coaching badge - this is the second step on the pyramid of the coaching world. It started in pre-season when a team-mate was frustrated by the options available to players to get on with their coaching badges. Most
Leatherhead boss Richard Brady says the team is raring to go further into “Europe” than ever before. The Tanners, on a run of seven consecutive wins, travel to fellow Ryman Division One South high-fliers Guernsey this weekend. The Channel Islanders
Gratuity could be described as a gift of money that is in excess of what is due for the service provided, so why is that a rising number of restaurants and service providers are taking it upon themselves to make what should be a recognition of exceptional
A woman left with two metal pins in her ankle after being run over in Tolworth Broadway has urged pedestrians using the Greenway to “just be careful”. Lorraine Wheeler, 25, of School Lane, Tolworth, tried to cross the road on February 14 near Lorimer
A woman whose ex-boyfriend stabbed her new lover to death last year has said she still loves the killer. Michelle Dooley, of Sheephouse Way, Old Malden, was in the next room when jilted ex Andrew Nichols stabbed new flame Colin Bolton seven times
An 8,000 square foot penthouse with concierge service, a Curzon cinema, and a restaurant run by a celebrity chef. These are just some of the features included in finalised plans for Kingston’s iconic Gala Bingo hall in Richmond Road. Developer
A boxing coach has gone from training youngsters in a tin garage to winning a top tournament overseas. Keith Hawkins and his wife Angie opened a boxing gym in a garage at the small holdings in Wallington in 2010 with the aim of helping young people
A pioneering poolice officer who has promoted the use of body-worn cameras to help victims of domestic violence has been recognised. Sutton-based PC Fay Washington of secured funding for members of Sutton's community safety unit, which looks after
A department store has unveiled a new partnership with a soldiers' charity. Debenhams in Sutton is launching a fundraising driver for Help for Heroes this weekend. The St Nicholas Centre store hopes its shoppers will help it raise £75,000.
The team behind a popular music event has pledged its support to a Croydon charity and are encouraging more people to do the same. Beats and Eats, the monthly food and music event at Matthews Yard, have said they will raise funds for Lives Not
A larger-than-life construction worker was on hand to give pupils a guided tour of a building site to the rear of their school. Youngsters donned hard hats and high-vis jackets while touring the site located at the back of their school in
Shopkeepers and staff have been left angered after a parking scheme was imposed in three New Malden roads. Businesses in Burlington Road say they will now have trouble attracting shoppers and clients or even parking their own cars after a parking
An 11-year-old on a mission to help cancer sufferers has had her head shaved for charity. Eleanor Harvey, from Balham, raised £740 for Macmillan Cancer Support by parting with her long locks that took years to grow. Eleanor, a pupil at Burntwood
A half-marathon runner from Sutton will compete dressed as a tiger as he tries to break a Guinness World Record in memory of his sister. Damien Hersey, 31, will run 13.1 miles through Reading on March 2, aiming to be the fastest male athlete to
A former Brooklands College student revisited her old campus to show off some of her poetry, which was published in an anthology. Hayley Jenkins, from Addlestone, studied English literature and language at the college and was part of the creative
Dozens of visitors got together to view Wimbledon library's new look after months of refurbishment. The deputy mayor of Merton, Councillor John Sargeant was on hand to unveil an historic photograph of Wimbledon Library from 1906 to mark the occasion
Homes and businesses in West Molesey have entered a third week without landline telephones after recent bad weather caused a “major break” in a BT cable. Customers using TalkTalk have been affected with the problems since before the school half
A Princess Alice Hospice volunteer is swapping terrafirma for new heights as she raises money for the charity. Jessica Bone, 15, from West Molesey, will abseil down the 90ft Queen’s Stand at Epsom Racecourse alongside other supporters of the Esher
A debate to mark 200 years since Rev Andrew Reed founded a school in Cobham was held at London’s Guildhall. The debate, entitled Overcoming child deprivation and disadvantage, hosted by Reed’s School was attended by a host of dignitaries and members
A driver who killed a mum-of-two in front of her husband after losing control of his car while drunk and on drugs has been jailed for five years and seven months. Kremena Mersinkova, 40, died after Thomas Joseph Lee's car careered off the road
‘Boom’ was the sound made when Notting Hill’s Jamaican inspired burger bar opened on February 19th. Boom Burger, previously a burger pop-up in the kitchen of a local pub, has found residence on Portobello Road and is open Tuesday to Sunday from noon
