smart cars have been a familiar site on our roads since they first appeared back in 1998. Here is perhaps the last run-out version of the current second generation model. Dubbed the fortwo BoConcept edition, it’s the result of collaboration between
Most hatchbacks have a halo sporting model and in the new Mercedes A-Class’s case, it’s the fire breathing 360hp A45 AMG. However, at £38,190 it’s in the upper tier of premium performance hatchbacks, considerably pricier than a VW Golf GTi or Ford
On the eve of an appeal over the fate of a historic estate, an attempt to plant trees was stopped following complaints. An appeal hearing starts tomorrow after a High Court judge heard a judicial review and quashed planning permission to develop
So far, the weather this year hasn’t been very kind to many residents in England. Sparrows Den of Corkscrew Hill, West Wickham has been no exception. Recently, it has become quite the viewing attraction as many, including myself, have never seen anything
With a glut of celebrity customers, the Hummingbird Bakery is very much a thing of glamour. Established in 2004, the first branch of the American cake and desert shop opened on the alluring street of Portobello road, Notting Hill. Other branches include
Instead of sitting down and complaining about a problem, five Year 10 Norbury Manor Business & Enterprise College (NMBEC) students have decided to make a change. Thailia Ize-Akinpleu, Mya Anthony-Swaby, Krystal Mamongo, Rashauna Mitchell and Natasha
A Kingston Council traffic enforcement car is believed to have crashed into another vehicle while on patrol in Chessington this afternoon. Pictures have been circulated on Facebook showing one of the much-maligned, CCTV-carrying cars shunted into
A man has been arrested after dangerous chemicals were poured through the letterbox of a house. The incident happened at Winbarton, in Chipstead Lane, Lower Kingswood, last Thursday, March 6, between 7pm and 8pm. An Epsom fireman said the brigade
Campaigners against a controversial law which could see hospitals across the country shut down with minimal public consultation are preparing to protest outside Parliament tomorrow as it is debated by MPs. Members of GMB, the trade union for staff
While the 94-0 drubbing of Haywards Heath was just the result Wimbledon wanted for prop Joey Nanai’s final game for the club before his return to New Zealand, the occasion was marred by an injury to lock Jack Fishwick. Without him, and apart from
A "despicable" nurse in an elderly care home spent £10,000 of residents' money after stealing their credit cards. Katiso Elliot Tlhabanelo, of Brighton Road, South Croydon, racked up huge bills on cards owned by two victims, including a 98-year-old
Sutton United chairman Bruce Elliott is urging the town to get behind the team's push for automatic promotion, and he has cut ticket prices to get the fans through the gates. Moreover, this weekend's clash against Basingstoke Town is free of charge
Companies hit by the floods in Kenley and Purley have been given a financial boost by Croydon Council’s leader. Councillor Mike Fisher toured the area to hand out cheques for £1,000 to small businesses which were flooded or suffered a severe drop
After suffering his first defeat since turning professional, Croydon's Jimi Manuwa plans to take some time away from mixed martial arts and the UFC. World number two light heavyweight Alexander Gustafsson floored Manuwa at the O2 on Saturday with
Neighbours of a woman left fighting for her life after a fire have expressed their shock and concern. A man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after an incident in Kingsbridge Road, Lower Morden, at about 7.30pm on Saturday. One
Today and tomorrow MPs will be voting on whether to pass the Hospital Closure Clause 119. This Clause would mean that the government could close any hospital near one that has difficult finances without any significant consultation. It was
Carshalton Athletic boss Stuart Massey reckons his squad needs to break some nasty habits despite a feel-good first-half performance on Saturday. The struggling Robins gave Ryman Premier title favourites Wealdstone a fright, twice coming from behind
Belgrave Harriers Dwain Chambers was full of praise for his fellow Team GB sprinter Richard Kilty after his men’s 60m gold medal winning performance at the IAAF World Indoor Athletics Championships. The 35-year-old, who earlier qualified from his
Landowners have proposed building hundreds of homes on swathes of greenbelt land. Ten potential development sites, nine of which fall in the greenbelt, have been put forward for assessment and scrutiny by the people of Ashtead as Mole Valley Council
Construction work on a £2m church hall next to a medieval church could start in early 2015 if plans are approved. Under plans St Giles’ Dell Centre with a hall, four meeting rooms and a kitchen would replace a 40-year-old hall by St Giles' in Park
A teenage girl selected as this year’s May Queen has chosen to support a hospital where she receives treatment. Bethany Davies, 15, from Epsom Downs, suffers from a chest condition and has had several major operations at Great Ormond Street Hospital
Ryman Premier League Andre McCollin scored his first goal in eight games to fire Kingstonian to a 2-1 win at Margate, and keep their play-off hopes alive. After going a goal behind on the Kent coast, Daniel Sweeney levelled before McCollin’
Flooding experts are coming to Leatherhead on Friday to help flood victims struggling to get back on their feet. The team will be on board the National Flood Forum’s trailer at Leatherhead Leisure Centre, off Guildford Road, between 10am and 7pm
Park-goers were greeted by a mountain of rubbish in Tooting Common this morning. The large pile of rubbish was fly-tipped in Dr Johnson Avenue which runs through the common. In September last year several tonnes of rubbish were dumped
Mr Fox, the Queen of Hearts and chocolate factory owner Willy Wonka all made an appearance on World Book Day. Students dressed as their favourite book characters at Banstead Community Junior School in the Horseshoe, Banstead, on Thursday, March
Children tossed pancakes and ran at the same time to celebrate Shrove Tuesday last week. Year One pupils took part in pancake relay races at Downsend’s Pre-Prep School in Norman Avenue, Epsom. Headteacher Jacqueline Birchall said: "I’m amazed
A new pedestrian crossing trial is planned for Balham and Tooting’s busiest junctions. In an effort to reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured on London’s roads, The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson and Transport for London
Four men have appeared in court accused of taking part in a mass brawl outside a Kingston nightclub. Police were called to Bucklands Wharf outside Essence club to reports of revellers brandishing scaffolding poles on December 7 last year. At
With the council elections on May 22 fast approaching, Shasha Khan is right to ask what the main political parties’ position is on fracking in Croydon. The Labour party on Croydon Council is opposed to fracking in Croydon because of the risks around
With spring officially underway, is it my imagination or are wild flowers and blossom even more vibrant than usual? Perhaps they seem so to us after enduring a long, colourless, wet wild windy winter. Daffodils and crocus are a delight. Pink and
A 28-year-old accountant from Putney is still missing. Police are growing concerned for Marc Hutton who disappeared from his home, in Sefton Road, at 11.30pm on Friday, February 28. A Twitter campaign has been launched to try and find
A housing scheme which is due to build more than 290 new homes near East Croydon station will launch its sales programme this week. Urban regeneration specialist Menta and housebuilder Redrow Homes will be making the announcement at the MIPIM conference
The NHS is encouraging people to make blood donations to save the lives of pregnant women and new mothers. In the run-up to Mother’s Day, on March 30, NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is highlighting how donated blood is often used to help
A lion was on the loose at Epsom Hospital, but visitors and patients had nothing to fear as he was there to help. The mascot of the charitable organisation Leatherhead Lions was at the hospital to present a £3,000 donation by the Lions to the Epsom
Crystal Palace full-back Dean Moxey is preparing for 10 cup finals between now and the end of the Premier League season. Saturday's 1-0 defeat at the hands of Southampton left the Eagles lingering just two points above the drop zone in 16th.
This week sees one of the biggest horse racing festivals of the year take place - the Cheltenham Festival. Paul Darville, a horse racing enthusiast and Crystal Palace fan, gives some friendly guidance and some top tips ahead of the festival.
Merton has failed to win a major share of the Mayor of London’s £100m ‘Mini Holland’ fund, but the town centre is still set to become a “cycle hub.” Wimbledon town centre will be “redesigned on Dutch principles
A mother who has fought for justice for her son after he was left brain damaged following an assault on holiday has been named mum of the year. Maggie Hughes' son Robbie still suffers from memory problems after being attacked while on holiday in
Old Walcountians slid back into the Surrey One relegation zone after they were comprehensively beaten 34-7 by a slick Tonbridgians XV on Saturday. On paper, Walcountians had a strong side with mercurial half-backs Tom and Will Diamond, centre Matt
Wimbledon RFC's second row Jack Fishwick is critcially ill in hospital after breaking his neck in the side's London Division One South game at Haywards Heath on Saturday. The 26-year-old, a former student at St. Mary's University College, was injured
Not for the first time this season, AFC Wimbledon boss Neal Ardley slammed his players for a lacklustre performance at the Cherry Red Records stadium. Saturday's 1-0 defeat to York City marked a fifth League Two defeat in seven games, and left
A New Addington brewery has been given the unusual accolade of having a gas field named after them. The Cronx Brewery, based in Vulcan Way, has only been going for two years but now their name is going global. Last week Independent Oil and
Against the Saints, Yannick Bolasie looked Palace's biggest threat. Needless to say it should have been a red when Yannick was hauled down through on goal. But Howard Webb hates to make big game-changing decisions, so a yellow and a wasted
Crafty primary school children created Roman shields for an exhibition at Centrale shopping centre. Year 3 pupils from Purley Oaks Primary School clubbed together to make 30 shields, which were displayed for two weeks last month, as part of a history
Kingston has won a bid to turn the borough into a 'mini-Holland' cycling haven as part of a £100m initiative by the Mayor of London. The announcement was made at City Hall in London this morning. Kingston is one of three winners, along with
Alex Brown's extraordinary cross-country season ended on a high on Saturday as the Herne Hill Harriers teenager added a gold medal from the Inter-Counties Championship to her impressive winter haul. Racing for the final time in her age category
The London Air Ambulance landed in Tooting Common this morning. They were called just after 9.30am to reports of a man, in his 50s, falling over in Bedford Hill. The London Ambulance Service said they treated the man for facial and shoulder
A woman is fighting for her life and a man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a fire on Saturday. Police were called to the incident in Kingsbridge Road, Stonecot, at around 7.30pm on Saturday. They found a 37-year-old
A prominent heritage conservationist has been honoured with a gallery he designed renamed after him. Norman Plastow, 84, a lifelong Wimbledon resident and professional architect, has made considerable contributions to Wimbledon's heritage since
Whyteleafe extended their lead at the top of the Southern Counties East League to five points on Saturday thanks to a 3-1 win at Phoenix Sports. There was even better news for the Leafe faithful after Ashford, their nearest challengers for the
Proving lunch with your neighbours can take place anywhere, a Big Lunch took place on the stairs of Croydon Town Hall. The mayor of Croydon Councillor Yvette Hopley shared food and fun with organisers of the UK’s biggest annual neighbourly get
A doting husband visits his wife in a care home everyday knowing she may not remember him. Michael Perrett visits wife Sheila, 80, who has Alzheimer’s disease, daily at Abbeyfield House in New Malden. The pair celebrated their 60th wedding
It was very much a case of "all’s well that ends well" for Rosslyn Park, who really had to battle to get on top of excellent opponents. But, with five games of the National League One season remaining, Park's eventual 31-11 victory over Tynedale
Tommy Hutchings delivered the goods for Merstham against Leatherhead on Saturday, scoring twice against his old club before setting up the host’s winning goal. Despite the 3-2 defeat, Tanners remain second in Ryman Division One South, albeit seven
Crystal Palace are looking for the next generation of futsal stars. The club has teamed up with St Joseph’s College in Norwood to offer the Education and Futsal Scholarship starting in September 2014. It is open to 16 to 18 year-olds who will
Kingston Royals swimmers Yasmine Hamerlaine and Lily Anderson were the club's golden heroes for a second successive week at the Surrey County Championships in Guildford. Hamerlaine, 10, followed up last week's 400m fresstyle gold with a 200m freestyle
Makes 12 muffins Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes You’ll need 120g butter 120g soft brown sugar 150ml milk 2 medium eggs Seeds of one vanilla pod 250g plain flour ½ tbsp baking powder 60g white chocolate
A Chessington mum has been fined £800 after two of her children failed to turn up to school for more than six months. Hollyfield School, which is an Ofsted rated ‘good’ school, took the mother to court because it felt it had “exhausted all of its
Crystal Palace star Joel Ward made a surprise visit to Thornton Heath Leisure Centre last week. The defender was attending a Fitter Fans programme run by the CPFC Foundation and talked to the participants about living a healthy lifestyle. For
She was a mother of seven, secretary for a Kingston darts league and a school caretaker, who died at the age of 96. But Elsie Williams’ funeral was nearly ruined thanks to a florist who, instead of providing a floral tribute reading ‘NAN’, chopped
Dress-up and ceremony were the order of the day for pupils celebrating their school's 90th birthday. Wimbledon Chase primary school in Merton Hall Road dedicated a full school day to marking the anniversary of its foundation on Friday, March 7.
Students got a taste of Brazil this week as a chef served up some south American treats ahead of the World Cup. Hubert Visschedjik, from Sao Paulo, helped the catering team at Oasis Academy Coulsdon as part of a tour of schools across the country
Jethro, the Cornish legend of comedy is back at the Epsom Playhouse on Tuesday 1 April on his massive 2014 UK tour. The world’s funniest Cornishman will be bringing his unique brand of irrepressible and irresistible West Country wit to theatres right
Following its phenomenal success earlier this year, An Intimate Evening with Ruthie Henshall is returning to visit new cities around the UK this Spring including the Epsom Playhouse on Tuesday 15 April. Offering audiences a unique opportunity to spend
An eye-catching Rolls Royce will take centre-stage as part of an Epsom entrepreneur’s drive to raise awareness of breast cancer. Pauline Banyard, of Epsom private hire company Ladysafe and Sons, has arranged for a pink version of the classic car
Vulnerable people can rest easy at home following news Surrey Fire and Rescue Service has been recognised for its efforts to keep them safe. The project, launched in 2013, provides fire safety training to carers looking after the elderly and impaired
Hurst Pool was awarded top marks after a rigorous, two year assessment by Sport England. The council-owned pool was rated excellent after the Quest Plus inspection which scores leisure centres on their customer service. To achieve this glowing
The fastest, the strongest and the most forceful university teams battle it out in the annual ice varsity showdown. On the wet and windy evening of Friday 28th February, hundreds of students from UCL and Imperial College as well family members
