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  • School's out!

    All over England and Wales teachers have been a strike called by the National Union of Teachers. The strike is taking place on 26th of March and could cause damage to school faculties, especially primary schools. The NTU concentration of members work

  • Post It At WHSmith!

    West Wickham’s WHSmith has had a recent shake-up after collaborating with the Post Office.   It comes after the Post Office on Station Road closed down. This was because the Crown Offices were not performing very well. However, WHSmith and

  • Charities- What's in it for us?

    All parents want the best education for their children, but the question still remains; who teaches them life skills? Schools are taking control; not only in the academic area but also in good old-fashioned human values. A large number of schools have

  • Local Croydon Entrepreneur Shares Her Story

    Small business, the back-bone of our economy, have faced a tough few years since the economic downfall of 2008, however one small business has blossomed out of the ashes. ‘Angel Catering UK Limited’, a company comprising of three brands, ‘Chilli Chutney

  • Has the competition started?

    After the historic move of the well known Brent Town Hall to a new location with the new, modern aspect to it, plans are underway for the old building to have a little make over as well. Brent Council sold Brent Town Hall that is located on

  • Mark’s top 10 most anticipated films of 2014:

    This year is shaping up to be a great year for visiting your local cinema. We’re only three months into the 2014 and we have already seen the release of two award winning movies in January with The Wolf of Wall Street and 12 Year’s a Slave. February

  • Traumas On the Train

    An evening rush hour was significantly delayed thanks to recent problems at the North Sheen level crossing; meaning trains to Reading will not stop at Richmond or Twickenham. These severe delays have been a huge inconvenience to all wanting to

  • Jack Petchy Scheme Encourages Pupils to "Speak Out"

    The Jack Petchy Speak Out Challenge is a scheme run by the Speakers Trust and funded by the Jack Petchy Foundation. The aim of the scheme is to promote public speaking and help build confidence and speaking skills amongst teenagers. On Tuesday

  • Local Lacrosse Goes From Strength To Strength

    In recent years, the prevalence of lacrosse has significantly increased within Surrey and the surrounding area. Established in 2009, Reigate Priory Lacrosse Club has stimulated the interest for this somewhat lesser known sport within the surrounding

  • Garden Tips Galore

    A range of green-fingered workshops has been unveiled for residents keen to learn how to grow their own salads. Vegetables and fruit are a vital component of healthy diets, with everyone urged to eat at least five portions a day, but many people

  • Eco Fashion Show

    Nonsuch High School for Girls recently held its annual Eco Fashion show where pupils create a multitude of recycled outfits. This year, each year group was given a different theme to base their outfits on. For instance, year ten was given 'wizard

  • Success for Richmond Acrobats

    20 gymnasts and 4 coaches represented Richmond Gymnastics Association at last weekends annual British Championships. The gymnasts battled against the rest of the nation to try and become 2014 british champions. Richmond were extremely successful

  • Pro Selfie or No Selfie: All For A Good Cause

    I am sure you will have heard of the well known phrase 'selfie' which are all the rage right now. Howver if you didn't know what a selfie is, it is a self- portrait photo. All you have to do is log on to Facebook or Instagram and your feed will be

  • Westfield Croydon: it's almost here, the pros and the cons

    Australian shopping supergiant Westfield announced plans last year for a new complex which will replace Croydon’s Whitgift centre and signal the regeneration of Croydon, one of London’s most diverse boroughs.  The project, in conjunction with Hammersons

  • Time to Revise

    It’s 11:57pm, the night before the dreaded exam, you’re trying to cram three years worth of facts and equations into your head, feeling so stressed out you feel like pulling your hair out. If that's you every time you have an exam and you want to be

  • Graffiti

    Without having to look far, graffiti can often be found on our streets. Whether you are at your local train station, bus stop, park, or other public area, graffiti can often be seen.   Graffiti  varies often, due to the different styles: taggings

  • Ready, Set...Fly!

    By: Tania Zucconi Ruiz, William Morris Sixth Form William Morris Sixth Form sends students out into the world: literally!    During the month of February, several trips were organised by the sixth form to locations such as Rotterdam in Holland

  • A confused Sutton

    Sutton has been experiencing some freak weather recently, and it doesn’t look set to change. The Christmas was extremely stormy and warmer than usual, warm weather seemed to be on its way, but now it has gone again. So, what does this mean for Sutton

  • A confused Sutton

    Sutton has been experiencing some freak weather recently, and it doesn’t look set to change. The Christmas was extremely stormy and warmer than usual, warm weather seemed to be on its way, but now it has gone again. So, what does this mean for Sutton

  • Ready, Set, Go!

    Are you ready?  Well, William Morris Sixth Form was. On the 19th March 2014 the establishment held its annual Fun Run, which ran 6km around the perimeter of Hyde Park, or circa 3.5miles.  The Fun Run was partly walked, partly sprinted, and

  • 23-year-old man denies eight counts of rape

    A 23-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to eight counts of rape. Md Abdur Razzak, of Farriers Road, Epsom, appeared at Kingston Crown Court today to respond to the charges, which relate to alleged offences against a woman in 2012 and 2013, and

  • Tooting's mystery knitting protester revealed

    The Wandsworth Guardian can exclusively reveal the identity of Tooting’s mystery knitter. Last week we reported on an unconventional protest banner that has popped up in the town’s high street. The knitted message, pinned to railings between

  • Non-Stop (2014) Cinema Review

    I went to see Non-Stop at The Wimbledon Odeon, here's my thoughts... Genre: Action, Mystery, Thriller Director: Jaume Collet-Serra Writers: John W. Richardson, Ryan Engle, Christopher Roach Starring: Liam Neeson, Julianne Moore, Scoot

  • Wandsworth to get £40m to spend on affordable housing

    Wandsworth will receive £40m towards building affordable housing from a property investor taking part in the major regeneration of Nine Elms. A prior agreement between Wandsworth Council and developer Ballymore means Wandsworth is entitled to a

  • Prisoner sends postcard to girlfriend before Great Escape

    A prisoner of war sent a postcard to his girlfriend just before taking part in the famous Great Escape in a bid to return home. Flight Lieutenant John Francis Williams, 26, from Stoneleigh Park Road, Stoneleigh, was one of 50 prisoners shot dead

  • Family plea for help solving mystery of Roehampton death

    The family of a father who plunged to his death are encouraging people to come forward with information. Steven Harris fell from the 10th floor balcony of a block flats on July 18 1997. The father-of-one, who left behind a three-year-old daughter

  • What should be done about Tooting's chaotic roads?

    Controversial proposals about what to do with the overwhelming traffic in Tooting’s congested roads are polarising the community. Drivers, fed-up with queuing at the main junctions around Tooting Broadway, frequently nip down side roads to save

  • Competition in the classroom

    Every since I can remember, teachers have always told me that the only important mark in a test is your own one. Teachers outwardly try to stop children from asking each other about the scores, and frankly, this baffles me. Competition is one of the

  • Richmond chief promises no let up during league run in

    With neither promotion nor relegation on the cards, Richmond’s season could be in danger of petering out – but director of rugby Steve Hill insists there is plenty to play for, writes Paddy von Behr.   Victory at Worthing Raiders last weekend

  • Have Your Say: Should Kingston become more pink?

    A Surbiton shop's decision to go pink has polarised opinion among Surrey Comet readers - with reaction ranging from "hideous" to "fantastic". It comes after Liberal Democrat Kingston councillors launched a petition against the owners of FP Turner

  • Spate of animal shootings in Beddington Park

    After animals including a squirrel and a seagull were shot by airguns in Beddington Park, a politician is calling on people to be on the lookout. A squirrel, a black-headed gull and several crows have been have been shot by airguns in the park

  • Prezzo Review

    On Sunday I went to Prezzo with three of my friends. Normally, we don't tend to buy lunch in a restaurant, due to lack of money but we decided to branch out. We were recommended Prezzo and so gave it shot. When we go there it was about 12:30 so it

  • Glenthorne High School Football Academy Trials

    Glenthorne High School in conjunction Corinthian Casuals FC have announced their next round of trials for young footballers hoping to secure a place at the Ryman Premier club's academy next season. Football trials will take place on Tuesday 8th April

  • New Year's Day kitchen knife attack denial

    A man has denied breaking into a house with a large kitchen knife on New Year’s Day and attacking another man. Darren Mayle, 33, of Aldersbrook Drive, Kingston appeared at Kingston Crown Court on Friday, March 21 charged with aggravated burglary

  • Teachers’ strike causes major disruption at schools

    A teachers’ strike is causing major disruption at schools today - at least 10 have closed or partially closed in Epsom and Ewell alone. Complete and partial closures hit three schools in Leatherhead, two schools in Banstead and a school in Worcester

  • Warburton backs Bees to bounce back from Millers misery

    Brentford boss Mark Warburton has insisted his men will bounce back from only their second defeat in their past 26 League One outings. A Kieran Agard double and one from substitute Haris Vuckic sent Brentford to a 3-0 defeat at Rotherham United

  • Social club under investigation for hosting illegal poker

    A social club is being investigated by the council for hosting an illegal poker club. The Royal Surrey Social Club in Abbotsbury Road, Morden, has been forced to stop providing poker as a result of council investigations supported by the Gambling

  • Car crash in Cheam Common Road causes traffic problems

    Emergency services attended a car crash in Cheam Common Road this morning. A blue Peugeot crashed into a wall at around 6.30am. The fire brigade and police were called but the man was unhurt and had managed to get out of the car by the time

  • Croydon's A&E set for £17.5m rebuild

    Plans have been unveiled to replace Croydon’s ‘crumbling’ A&E with a department fit for the 21st century at a cost of £17.5m. The proposal has been drawn up after Croydon University Hospital’s accident and emergency

  • Epsom swimmers fresh haul of medals

    Epsom District Swimming Club added another 24 medals to their Surrey County Swimming Championships tally last weekend. After five out of six meetings, Epsom are fourth in the overall medals table with 45, including 12 golds. On Sunday, at Crystal

  • Vote for Clause 119 not a vote to save St Helier Hospital

    Tom Brake (Guardian last week) is very good at saying he wants to fight for St Helier Hospital, but his voting record suggests his main loyalties lie elsewhere. Clause 119, the highly centralist and undemocratic ‘Hospital closure clause&rsquo

  • Whistleblowing allegations on the rise at Merton Council

    Whistleblowing allegations in relation to fraud, corruption, data protection and staff conduct at Merton Council have emerged in a report. Accusations of bullying and intimidation, false invoices and concerns about receipt of gifts are all currently

  • Britain in Europe

    On Thursday night, the Epsom and Ewell Conservative Association hosted a talk by Marta Andreasen, Conservative MEP for South-East England. The talk was titled “Britain in Europe”, and was an enthralling account by Mrs Andreasen about her turbulent

  • Croydon loyalty card scheme introduces £200 prize draw

    A town centre loyalty scheme is being given an added boost with vouchers worth £200 up for grabs to anyone who activates their card next month. Check Out Croydon discount cards were introduced in October and more than 4,000 shoppers are using them

  • BMX-riding youngsters show off their skills in Wallington

    Young BMX riders showed off their new-found skills at a free workshop. The riders have been taking part in a series of free BMX workshops taking place at the Phoenix Centre in Mollison Drive, Wallington. The sessions have been a success

  • Protection bid for Norbiton cottages which date back to 1840

    A group of cottages in Norbiton could be given local heritage status if Kingston Council approves the plans next week. An application by the Norbiton Residents’ Association to add numbers one to seven Station Road to the borough’s list of buildings

  • New £318,000 birthing centre opens at Epsom Hospital

    A new £318,000 home-to-home birthing centre at Epsom Hospital welcomed its first baby on the day it opened. The centre, complete with birthing pools and en-suite bathrooms, has been designed so women who have had problem-free pregnancies can give

  • Wandsworth artists eligible for grants

    Artists and art groups are being given the chance to promote and showcase their work. Grants are being offered by Wandsworth Council to support applicants from all areas of the arts, including performance art and community celebrations.

  • Raynes Park angling club goes fishing for young members

    A fishing club is aiming to entice the next generation of anglers. Wandle Young Piscators held a taster event for 40 scouts from Merton on March 9 at Cannon Hill Common, Raynes Park, offering basic fishing techniques by a qualified coach .

  • Businesses braced for RideLondon - is it good news or bad?

    Businesses have given a mixed reaction to the Prudential RideLondon cycling event, after the routes for this year’s races were announced. The routes for the charity ride and the elite race, featuring 150 of the top male professional cyclists, on

  • Supermarket application causes anger in Weybridge

    Morrisons could accept deliveries 363 days a year at its new Weybridge store, if plans to vary conditions are approved. Neighbours are angry the supermarket, which was granted planning permission to build on the former Focus DIY site last year,

  • Late night kebab trip ends in broken jaw

    A man suffered a fractured cheek bone after being punched unconscious while getting food from a kebab van in Weybridge. The 38-year-old was at the van parked outside Waitrose in the High Street at about 1.20am on Sunday, March 23, when other people

  • Big top comes to primary school

    Pupils at St Alban’s Catholic Primary School had a taste of life as a circus performer. Children in reception through to year 5 at the East Molesey school enjoyed a circus workshop on Monday, March 17, and were able to try their hand at classic