Last Wednesday at Croydon High School a room of over 200 teenaged girls were stunned into silence by the revolting practices which women undergo each year- each day! Female Genital Mutilation. For those of you that don’t know, this is the removing
Richmond has a surprising industry, similar to the one in Hollywood. Films have been made at Twickenham studios, based since 1913. It was established by Dr. Ralph Jupp and once the largest film studio across the United Kingdom. Its first release was
Delays are taking place on the rail network after a person was struck by a train at Norwood Junction station. According to rail announcements, there was an incident involving a passenger and a train at the station a short time ago. Trains in the
Mitcham was treated to a special event on the fair green when on Saturday 8th March, a vintage fair was held, where local people were invited to come together to sell their old goods. There were an array of stalls selling items ranging from typewriters
On the 17th and 18th of March Old Palace of John Whitgift held their annual dance show titled this year, ‘A question of Style’. This year the standard of dances and number of dancers involved has definitely increased; highlighting the popularity of
Childhood friends are set to run a gruelling six day marathon, in the scorching heat of the Sahara. Andy Prickett and Kieren Unwin, both 29, are taking on the infamous Marathon des Sables. The 156 mile ‘ultramarathon’ is based in southern Morocco
On Friday 14th March, local schools from around the area took part in a Maths team challenge. The top Year 8 and 9 students from each school were chosen to compete at Trinity School for whole day. When my sister was chosen to take part, I wasn’
Voting in last week's poll on this website about a highly controversial plan to build a golf course at Cherkley Court, near Leatherhead, was much closer than the final result suggested. The Epsom Guardian, which covers the Leatherhead, Ashtead
A busy road was given lick of paint after an unusual accident this afternoon. An accident caused a lorry to shed white paint on Croydon Road in Beddington. The incident left a large patch of the road at the junction of Hilliers Lane covered
A 28-year-old man was arrested during an early-morning drugs raid. Police raided an address on the High Path estate in South Wimbledon at 6.30am on Sunday, March 23. Officers seized a stash of cannabis and some stolen items. The man was
I would like to know why Croydon Council still fails to promote the Museum of Croydon (MoC), which displays 200 years of Croydon’s history, and the Riesco Gallery with Chinese Pottery, dating from 2500 BC? The new purple/ silver signage near
Samir Dwesar's letter (March 12) was interesting. I would have thought that Labour would have been in favour of a £25 council tax rebate. After all, they are always banging on about that "cost of living crisis
Wimbledon MP Stephen Hammond has hit back after the Labour-led council accused him of "betraying" St Helier Hospital. Mr Hammond voted in favour of Clause 119 in the Care Bill on Tuesday, March 11, giving the health secretary new powers to close
In all the discussions regarding the budget there has typically been no mention at all of the colossal cost to our economy of being in the EU. For example, our annual budget deficit is currently over £100 billion/annum. Yet the current annual cost
Chelsea Ladies duo Hannah Blundell and Drew Spence joined Sky Sports presenter Jeff Stelling to officially open a new third generation (3G) artificial grass pitch (AGP) on behalf of the Matthew Arnold School on Friday. The Chelsea Foundation has
The father of Marc Hutton, whose body was found in the River Thames last week, fears an adverse reaction to general anaesthetic may have led to his death. Phil Hutton, 57, a car company manager, described Marc, an accountant and Arsenal supporter
These four adorable puppies were abandoned on a train this morning. The cute foursome were discovered in the toilet of a train at Sutton station this morning. The man who found them took them to Sutton police station. The puppies Officers
More hypocrisy from Tom Brake MP. In his letter in your March 20th edition, he says, “I am committed to safe-guarding the future of health services for our local community” and “Our priority should now be to make sure GP’s know
10 months ago a fire damaged the heavily used pavilion in Cheam Park. It has since been left to rot away with no concern by this complacent, uncaring council. The pavilion was used by many local youth and sports clubs before the fire and also served
On the 14th March 2014, Neil Trotter became the first winner of the year of the Euromillion jackpot and managed to attain a whopping £107.9m. This makes him richer than Robbie Williams and George Michael, Cheryl Cole and, according to figures from
Union members will rally outside a property management company tomorrow, to protest against the lack of social housing. Battersea and Wandsworth TUC (BWTUC) is pushing for a change in the law, which currently sees local authorities such as Wandsworth
A teachers’ strike on Wednesday is expected to close, or partially close, dozens of local schools. The National Union of Teachers (NUT), the largest teachers’ union, is staging a one-day national strike over performance related pay, pensions and
Several thousand protesters joined forces today to mark the UN’s anti-racism day. Shouting slogans, waving banners and accompanied by a steel band, the crowd marched from Parliament Square to Trafalgar Square to hear speeches from Diane Abbott MP and
The funeral for 20-year-old aspiring journalist Tayla Woodard, who died after collapsing at her boyfriend’s house in Worcester Park, has been held in her home town. An estimated 200 people packed into Egloshayle Parish Church in Wadebridge, Cornwall
He ruled the Galactic Empire as the evil Sith Lord Darth Sideous – also known as Emperor Palpatine - in Star Wars, writes George Odling. And now Ian McDiarmid is taking on another powerful institution – the Catholic Church – when he reprises his
These two men are being hunted by police in connection with two violent assaults. Police are looking for information on the whereabouts of Vincent Hannigan and Frank Dickson and say if anyone sees them, they should call 999. The appeal marks
A disgraced councillor who racially abused and assaulted a barman is due to be removed from the council committees he sits on. Worcester Park Councillor Stephen Fenwick earlier this month pleaded guilty to a racially aggravated assault on a barman
The cars may be small, but there was nothing tiny about the Brooklands Museum annual Mini Day. Minis from all corners of the country gathered at the historic Weybridge site, with their drivers meeting other like-minded enthusiasts. More than
Hundreds of runners, walkers, cyclists and swimmers hit the borough's tracks, bikes and pools at the weekend to raise thousands of pounds for Sport Relief. Around 220 people, many in colourful fancy-dress, donned their running shoes for the charity
Surrey’s flood-hit roads repair bill has been cut by a third after the Government pledged more than £5m. It is estimated that repairing damage to roads and bridges from the flooding between Christmas and February will cost Surrey County Council
A man in his 50s has died after suffering a cardiac arrest near the finish line of yesterday's Breakfast Run. He collapsed at the end of the 16 mile race which is often used by athletes as a warm-up to the London Marathon. Event organisers
A sensational last 15 minutes saw Rosslyn Park win a match that had looked like slipping away from them, having been faced with a strong and physical Esher side. The five-try 38-30 win gave them the five points they needed to keep up the pressure
From 2014: Al-Qaeda is encouraging terrorists to mount bomb attacks at Epsom Downs Racecourse when the Queen and tens of thousands of spectators attend the Derby. Inspire, an English-language magazine published by Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula
A man who escaped a secure unit while serving a sentence for robbery has been found. Police issued an appeal on Friday warning the public not to approach 27-year-old Ashraf Koura, who absconded at approximately 4pm last Thursday, in the Battersea
The reigning Wimbledon men’s tennis champion will be made a Freeman of the Borough of Merton. Millions of people around the globe watched last summer as Andy Murray beat Novak Djokovic in the final in Wimbledon. Murray and three previous
A heroic father-and-son duo bravely saved their neighbour's life after a serious fire broke out in his Cheam flat yesterday evening. A fire broke out in a top floor flat in Frobisher Court, Station Approach, just after 7pm last night. No one
A motorcyclist was flung 60ft away from his bike in a crash which left him with serious pelvic and leg injuries. The man, who is believed to be in his 20s, was in collision with a car near the Dollond & Aitchison opticians in London Road, Thornton
Epsom Downs Racecourse has still not discovered why the multi-million pound roof of one of its stands was damaged in high winds in December - just one month before its racing season kicks off. On Christmas Eve a section of the Duchess's stand’s
Officers involved in a Europe-wide policing operation targeting organised criminal networks and people who deal in stolen mobile phones arrested 35 people in Croydon. The arrests were made for a range of offences including suspicion of handling
The founder of a proposed new free school has appointed a headteacher and insisted it will open in September as scheduled despite not yet securing a site. Advance School is likely to launch in Upper Norwood this autumn using temporary classrooms
The fire brigade were called out after a baby got accidentally locked inside a house. Clapham firefighters were called out at about 4pm, on Saturday, to Kings Avenue after a little baby boy got trapped inside his home when his mum came out of the
Have your say and tell the politicians what you think really matters at a question time event in Crystal Palace. Greater London Authority members Val Shawcross, Darren Johnson and Steve O’Connell will be answering questions about the future of
AFC Wimbledon boss Neal Ardley hailed the club's strength in adversity after a dramatic comeback ended in 4-3 win over Cheltenham. A Danny Hylton brace and a Jake Nicholson strike overturnd a 2-0 deficit in the space of three minutes, only for
On Wednesday, I went to the Speroni restaurant in Purley - the food was lovely and we even had the pleasure of meeting the man himself. The encounter felt like a good omen. Even more so after some of his solid and typically acrobatic saves during
Ryman Premier Carshalton Athletic’s plight at the wrong end of the table worsened on Saturday after a 4-0 defeat at home to fellow strugglers Thamesmead Town. The Robins are now 12 points from safety, with only nine games left to play.
Two Croydon Harriers notched parkrun wins this weekend thanks to Jake English and Alex Penfold. Penfold, a student at Brunel University, topped the standings at Roundshaw Downs in 18 minutes seven seconds. Club colleague English meanwhile was
A woman hit by the number 71 bus in Kingston's Cromwell Road bus station on Saturday afternoon has died. A spokesman for Kingston police said that the woman, believed to be in her 70s, was pronounced dead after being taken to hospital. The
Herne Hill Harriers' Saskia Millard was part of a victorious England team as the 13-year-old made her debut in national colours in the Schools International Cross-Country Championships in Bolton. Millard received a call-up to the England squad
Wimbledon's 36-29 defeat by Sidcup in London Division One South was not so much a game of two halves as one of three parts. Part one: the opening 15 minutes belonged to Wimbledon, with the forwards winning plenty of ruck ball (although creaking
A Croydon dog has become an unlikely TV star after being spotted by talent scouts on a morning walk. Shadow, a four-year-old boxer, collared two canine acting contracts in as many months despite having no previous 'acting' experience. His first
Middleweight boxer Kieran Leinster has set his sights on securing a British title shot later this year, as he continues his meteoric rise up the ranks of the Queensbury Boxing League. Leinster beat John Hefford to lift the national middleweight
A few years ago I stood on the site just vacated by the Atkinson Morley hospital in Merton. Designated Metropolitan Open Land, the ground sloped gently in a southerly direction and comprised meadow, hedgerows, woodland and sports pitches.
Wandsworth Beer Festival returns for the sixth year running with more breweries than ever before, writes Michael Greenfield. The festival will run between March 27 and 29 at Le Gothique, but organisers say there will be a closing party on Sunday
“Fair is foul, and foul is fair” was one of many famous Shakespeare quotes recited at St Andrew’s Primary School last week. Children from across the school were immersed in all things Shakespearean as they enjoyed workshops as part of national
Whyteleafe extended their lead at the top of the Southern Counties East League to seven points after a convincing 7-2 win against Fisher. That lead could be extended this weekend when Leafe travel to their nearest rivals Ashford United in second
Genealogists researching their family trees have been given a boost as the council has made its burial records going back to 1889 public. Sutton Council has scanned and transcribed all the burial records from Sutton cemetery and Cuddington cemetery
Firefighters had to rescue a man from a burning flat in Cheam yesterday evening. Several fire crews, police and paramedics attended the flat in Station Approach after the fire broke out shortly after 7pm. A man who lived in the third-floor
Mohamed Eisa’s coolly executed 74th minute goal proved decisive, as Leatherhead edged a scrappy encounter 1-0 against Sittingbourne on Saturday. Substitute Eisa produced a gem of a goal to liven up an untidy match played on a bumpy sloping pitch
A cyclist sustained serious leg injuries in a collision with a car. Police were called to London Road, Mitcham at 11.15am on Saturday, March 22, to reports of a crash. The collision occurred close to the junction with Lavender Avenue.
Jihadists are being encouraged to bomb the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) in Wimbledon this June. The world famous tennis tournament has been identified as one of several targets including the Derby at Epsom racecourse and Premier League
Serves: 2 for a light lunch Preparation & cooking time: 10 minutes You’ll need: 2 banana shallots 175g Tenderstem broccoli 40g soft white sourdough crusts cut up into croutons - Plus a good splash of olive oil to fry the croutons
Police are appealing for witnesses after a collision in Wandsworth left a man in a critical condition. Officers were called at 4.28pm on Saturday to reports of a collision between three vehicles - a VW Polo, a Ford Mondeo and a bus - in Buckhold
The family of a retired Metropolitan Police detective who died after drunkenly falling backwards down a staircase, have made a formal complaint about the way his inquest was dealt with. New Malden man Henry Doyle, known as Harry, 52, died in St
Richmond Gymnastics Association returned from a double header tournament in Portugal with a four-medal haul earlier this month. In the Maia International Acro Cup there was gold for the junior mixed pair of Lewis Walker and Isabella Montagne
Brentford boss Mark Warburton has told his men six more wins will take them to the Championship promised land. The 51-year-old manager saw goals from Clayton Donaldson, Marcello Trotta and Alan McCormack give his side a 3-1 win over Coventry City
George Osborne's budget has met a mixed reception among Sutton's politicians. Headline announcements made by the chancellor last week included changes to the way pensions can be redeemed, an increase in the amount people earn before tax and cuts
Kingston Hospital will get £100,000 to expand its maternity services with a bereavement room and a merger of women’s and children’s wellbeing services. Maternity minister Dr Dan Poulter said during a visit on Thursday: “Kingston Hospital has a
The chairman of Age Concern Kingston visited Windsor Castle to receive her MBE from the Queen. Anne Cann travelled to Berkshire with friends and family after being recognised by her Majesty in the New Year’s Honours list. She was among 35 people
A monthly prize draw has been launched by a charity for those with learning disabilities to raise money for its lively social club. The Sunnybank Trust, based in St Barnabas Church, Temple Road, Epsom, launched its 100 Club Draw on Shrove Tuesday
Do you know dedicated and selfless volunteers in Epsom and Ewell who should be recognised? Now is your chance to nominate them for an award to celebrate their efforts. Run by Epsom and Ewell Council, in partnership with Voluntary Action Mid Surrey
Regeneration plans for thousands of homes are in full motion after architects were appointed to redevelop three housing estates. Three of Merton's oldest estates managed by Merton Priory Homes (MPH), part of Circle Housing, will be demolished
A 23-year-old man was bitten on the cheek after stepping in to help his girlfriend, who was scratched in an attack in Weybridge. Police are appealing for information following the incident outside Bar Noir, Heath Road, at about 2am on Sunday, March
A Horse Rangers Association supporter swaps the saddle for her running shoes to raise funds for the charity. Nicola Briggs, from Hampton, will take on the Brighton marathon on April 6 as a way of giving back to the East Molesey association.
Van-based people carriers aren’t new. They’ve been around for over a decade in one form or another – with the most notable coming in the form of Citroen’s Berlingo Multispace, Peugeot Partner Tepee and Fiat Doblo. This new Tourneo Connect - Ford
