With Tiffin’s highly successful ‘catch a chap reading’ competition, the school is currently holding another photography contest. The ‘catch a chap reading’ had a main theme for capturing the hilarious intensity of a Tiffinian reading a book. On the
Liberal Democrats have been accused of ‘waging war on road users’ as the battle for Kew heats up. Liberal Democrats and Conservatives have conflicted recently in the build up to Council elections on May 22, with dozens of party activists campaigning
With so many phones around and so many new releases, it’s hard to choose what phone you’re going to get next. I aim to help you by informing you of the best phone for each of the following categories: best high end phone, best budget phone, best camera
Celebrations Fit for a Princess It was a royal affair as the three schools of the former Archbishop of Canterbury, John Whitgift, celebrated their Founder’s Day in the presence of Guest of Honour HRH Princess Anne. John Whitgift who became the
SEAT’s third generation Leon is based on the same new advanced platform shared with the Volkswagen Golf and Audi A3. Available in 5 door hatch, ‘ST’ estate and three door ‘SC’ coupe, all variants boast sharper, more purposeful looks than before, while
Our local streets are being flooded with litter. The appalling misuse of our streets has had an impact on locals. In North Cheam and Worcester Park it is become clearly evident that people don’t care to look for places to dispose of their rubbish so
Considering, Gym Group has been opened on the 30th January 2014, its gained a vast amount of users in the past two months, boasting the cheapest membership within the borough, providing top class facilitation towards its members and best of all, its
“So many of our Servicemen and women have made the ultimate sacrifice; so many lived have been lost and so many changed forever by the wounds that they have suffered in the course of their duties. For these selfless people, it is after the guns have
You may have heard about the people who go round Richmond and Sheen in a distressed fashion pleading for the use of your phone, or money for transport, and then - BAM… the next thing you know your purse is gone! Well even though these people
Astonishing, admirable and extraordinary - these are just a few of many words that I could use to describe Kavi Amalakumar. At the tender age of twenty-two, Kavi (‘LoveKavi’) produces music from the comfort of his own home; including beats and backing
The 281 bus route has been changed and this has caused widespread problems for commuters who have to find alternatives to reach destinations that would usually be covered by the 281 path. The regular 281 route has been diverted recently due to
On Wednesday March 12th, William Morris Sixth Form opened its doors to its Book Junction. From 12:30 to 2:30 students and staff were able to take part in a spoken word workshop, bring and swap books and listen to poetry recitals. Students were
As the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War approaches, many projects have taken place across England to celebrate the lives of the soldiers that fought bravely. On the 4th August, 2014 it will be 100 years since the start of the First
Geography students of Heathside school that went on the trip to Italy a few weeks ago may have thought they were escaping the constant ‘effort’ of school and homework, but little did they know, that they’d be returning, exhausted, having climbed mountains
A bit of a morbid topic, I agree; but it is also a very serious one. Our generation is born in an age where news travels faster than lightning and gets transferred to us instantly. And most unfortunately, every day, there would be an item (or items
Yesterday at 8:45pm, Boris Johnson visited Richard Challoner School for a Question and Answer session dictated by the residents of the Royal Borough of Kingston. The deputy Mayor of London, Victoria Borwick, also attended the evening along with several
This afternoon, Ealing’s rush hour commuters were greeted by a new addition to the Broadway. The council added a new display, pictured above, which shows the times for all of the buses in the area, and on the reverse, train times for inside the station
Language barriers and public speaking are often great obstacles in many peoples’ lives. It’s something that can be a blockage in communication though these walls can be broken down with the right support and resources. Voice and accent coach Ms Marianne
Just another attempt of a war film? Or a new approach to Anne Frank's verion of the war.. Either way, 'The Book Thief' revisits the horrors of the holocaust through the eyes of a young girl- Liesel Meminger (Sophie Nelisse). The film is based on
Pownall Gardens Fire Continues to Disrupt Locals After the tragic fire that demolished a home in Pownall Gardens, disruptions are still present 2 weeks on. The fire broke out on Whitton Road on the afternoon of the 15th March. There is currently
In an interview, a leader of the scheme at a local school, whereby one of the many types of tablet are successfully being introduced across the years, explained the reasons and advantages behind the introduction of the scheme at this school.
Why is BBC Three being scraped? The BBC is a British Institution. It was created to inform and entertain it’s viewers. So why as a young person should I not just be able to turn on my TV and watch BBC Three in the way that my parents turn on
Most parents will have complained at some point of receiving mumbled, one word answers when trying to converse with their teenage offspring. The regional final of the annual Jack Petchey “Speak Out” Challenge! at The Holy Cross School, New Malden
Now, everyone gets stressed from time to time but for teens in year 10 and 11 this year it is being felt now more than ever before. With deadlines around every corner, coursework and exams on a weekly basis it feels like the work load is endless. In
Mother’s Day or make the children pay? Mother’s Day. A touching tribute to mothers around the globe or a soulless plot dreamed up to part us from our cash? Late in February the shop shelves begin to groan under the weight of the merchandise
In England, there is one of the biggest, richest football leagues in the world: The Premier League. This league attracts the best players from all over the world and gets a lot of media attention all year round. The Premier League also inspires many
Plays are something most people enjoy to watch (and with a whole range of genres to choose from who can be surprised!). However, there are not only professional plays shown in places like The West End; there are also performances on a smaller scale
Hundreds of schools across England and Wales were affected by a teacher strike on 26th March 2014. The strike was held by the National Teachers’ Union (NUT) in order to pressure government officials into holding talks to discuss their salaries and
I have lived in Chiswick my whole life, and was interested in what exactly made people want to move here, and what they appreciate about life in Chiswick. I decided to ask Ellie Haworth, a long-term resident of the area, why she chose Chiswick.
Fanfiction has always been associated with terrible writing, unoriginal ideas and plights of plagiarism. Ever since E.L James wrote the shock best-seller, ’Fifty Shades of Grey’, which notoriously originated from Twilight Fanfiction, fanfic writers
Recent times has brought about change in Ealing Broadway. The pathway opposite the station has been layered with new tarmac and been given extra space in order to allow for more people to cross what is often a very congested sidewalk. In addition,
‘HelpLanka’ is a charity run by Sam Goonetillake who was born in Sri Lanka- the country in which the charity gives aid and relief. In the past, his charity has stretched across the world in participation from as far as Scotland to Plymouth as well
Well, its finally arrived. The American burger chain which originates from Virginia opened its 5th UK store at the Rotunda, in Kingston on the 17th of March. Much has been expected from the largely successful, beloved American burger chain that
Recently I took a class trip to The Photographer’s Gallery. Seeing as I have a great passion for photography I thoroughly enjoyed my time there. Looking and appreciating the photographs by some of my favourite photographers, however some of my classmates
Orleans Park School, a prestigious secondary school in St.Margarets, Richmond, are preparing for the holiday of a lifetime. Geography GCSE at Orleans Park School offers an abundance of opportunities to experience the wonders of the world as keen
Victoria House situated at the North Cheam crossroads was once a shopping centre but after being closed in 2006 it has remained an empty building for eight years now. Last year there were plans to reconstruct it into a space of homes and shops
On Friday the 21st of March, 435 people sweated, swung their arms, pumped their legs and anaerobically respired their way to a world record. For charity. The institution from which these strapping, athletic – though in some cases alarmingly pseudo-Herculean
Sexual harassment is an issue all around the world but, as a 14 year old girl living in Croydon, even I can say I've experienced forms of sexual harassment. Slowly the 'taboo' around speaking up about sexual assault is being lifted. With the large
On the same day that David and Samantha Cameron ran a mile in Oxford, members of The Telford Park Tennis Club played their part in raising money for Sport Relief, literally. Members of the club endured a 24hour tennis match, with residents playing
It was revealed last week that a new £1 coin will be brought into circulation in 2017. The new design, which features twelve sides, is based on the three pence piece, which was the first coin to include a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. According
Police investigating the murder of a father shot dead during Croydon's riots have interviewed more than 600 people as they hunt for his killers, an inquest has heard. Trevor Ellis, 26, died after being shot in the head following a high-speed car
Throughout this month GCSE students have been working hard to prepare for modern language GCSE course work assessments, which make up as much as 60% of the marks in French, Spanish and German GCSE’s. The actual assessments themselves are not that long
Whether you read the books or watched the films, you have probably heard of the Hunger Games. A three book trilogy set in a world run by a ‘Capitol’ that enjoys seeing young people fight to the death. The trilogy was an enormous success and it seemed
It is interesting to see how society has altered our opinions on the right shape and size of the female figure. When did size zero become the new and better shape to idolise? Marilyn Monroe, a much-loved actress, singer and model, was hugely
The family of a 26-year-old stabbed to death near Selhurst Park four years ago said today they still believe his killer will be caught. Mark Corcoran, of Freshfields, Shirley, died on Valentine's Day 2010 after being stabbed in the heart near Whitehorse
It’s approaching that time of year where the exams are looming over us and the teachers are rushing to finish the syllabus in time for study leave. Whether you’re in Year 11, 12 or 13, or you are in the lower school and are about to have the end-of-year
With the abundance of programmes, campaigns and opportunities aimed at inspiring and educating us fickle youth it can sometimes be tempting to just throw it all in and hide under your duvet for a while until the altruism goes away. Despite occasionally
Police want to speak to this woman about pickpocketing offences across London including in Croydon, Wandsworth and Kingston. Madona Hamzie is wanted in connection with 10 theft offences where the victims were followed from banks to bus stops or
Van Gogh, Leonardo Da Vinci and David Hockney are all known for their distinctive interpretations of landscapes. Gogh’s landscapes’ resembled torsion, rich colours and oils swirling into another. Da Vinci’s portrayal of landscapes’ were original
Kingston Royals youngster Rafe Bletso starred as the club passed the 60-medal mark at the Surrey Swimming Championships. The 10-year-old claimed two golds (50m butterfly and backstroke), three silvers and one bronze in the sprint distances over
The Rose Theatre has announced its summer season - featuring three in house productions as its centrepiece. This season’s line-up from April to October includes family-friendly plays and comedies. Kicking things off is the world premier of
Cars are great polluters. The average journey by car is just 8.7 miles, and with 33 million cars on the UK roads there is enormous scope here to reduce CO2 emissions. I believe that it is extremely important to use Kingston’s fantastic Public
To this very day, pain and suffering continues to exist in various ways, affecting all. However it can be asked, what can we do to help and stop this? Today’s modern high tech world comes with it new ways of helping others in promoting a cause
Crystal Palace boss Tony Pulis has hailed Jose Mourinho ahead of Chelsea's visit to Selhurst Park this weekend. However, despite labelling Mourinho as "charming", Pulis said he is looking to test his temperament come Saturday. He said: "“I
This week I had the pleasure of attending a journalism workshop held by the one and only Gillian Upton, journalist for the Business Travel magazine. During this this hour and a half workshop the amount I learnt was spectacular. Gillian indulged
It might have been all smiles at the start, but it was certainly all grimaces at the finish line. I have to say 87.5 per cent of Sunday’s 8.2-mile Breakfast Run was very enjoyable – the last 12.5 per cent was the problem. Having settled in
New Malden’s Tom Onslow-Cole has agreed a one-year deal to pair up with KPM Racing team-mate Paul White in the 2014 British GT Championship this summer. The 26-year-old and his more senior partner White have helped their team to two podium finishes
Millions of students were affected on Wednesday as the National Union of Teachers strike caused schools to be closed down, leaving many primary and secondary school pupils without lessons for the day. Although reasons for the strike were understandable
Hampton & Richmond Borough joint boss Paul Barry is a happy man on two fronts following Tuesday night’s 1-0 win over East Thurrock United. Joe Turner’s solitary strike not only ended a run of three consecutive defeats, it also opened a
A woman suffered a head injury after a crash in Kingston. London Ambulance said paramedics were called to Eden Street just after 1.30pm to reports of a road crash. A spokeswoman said the woman, thought to be in her 40s, was taken to St George's
On Thursday 20th March 2014 Gumley House Convent School in Isleworth had their Gym and Dance Display. This is a show that takes place annually to show off the students gymnastic and dance talents. It has been running since 2003 and it is a much loved
Lawyers have branded the council's decision to give the go-ahead to a controversial in incinerator "unlawful". Lawyers representing Croydon man Shasha Khan have served a letter on Sutton Council saying they believe the council broke the law in
Claims that Jimmy Savile abused children at a residential school in Banstead are to be investigated, the Government has announced. In a written statement, Michael Gove MP, Secretary of State for Education, said the Department for Education had
The woman who died after being hit by a bus in Kingston on Saturday has been named. Susan Foulger, 79, from Brittain Road, Hersham, died after being struck by a 71 bus at Cromwell Road bus station on Saturday, March 22. An inquest into the
Sutton's top cop has praised the bravery of his officers after three of them went above and beyond the call of duty in separate incidents within hours of each other. Sutton Borough Commander, Detective Chief Superintendent Guy Ferguson, told people
The headteacher of Tolworth Girls' School has hit out at UK Power Networks (UKPN) after repeated problems with an electrical substation near the school. Yesterday afternoon the substation caught fire, with firefighters using school grounds to access
Anyone who is not registered to vote has until May 6 to make sure they can take part in upcoming elections. Sutton Council elections take place on Thursday, May 22, but the deadline to make sure you can vote is approaching. There are more than
A man has been taken to hospital after a crash in New Malden. A London Ambulance spokeswoman said paramedics were called to Kingston Road just after 10.30am today, and treated a man in his twenties. He was taken to Kingston Hospital.
Tom Bradbrook scored his first hat-trick for Leatherhead on Wednesday night as they ripped apart the Ryman Division One South whipping boys Eastbourne Town 5-0 at Fetcham Grove. Town had keeper Callum Christie to thank for restricting Leatherhead
Shadow health secretary Andy Burnham has backed the campaign to save St Helier hospital. Labour MP Mr Burnham has promised to write to doctors urging them to hold public meetings where people's concerns about the future of the threatened hospital
Tony Pulis believes Crystal Palace need to be more clinical in front of goal if they are to avoid relegation this season – starting against Chelsea this weekend. Palace have scored just 19 goals this season – seven fewer than any other team in
Tributes have been paid to a grandmother who died after being hit by a number 71 bus in Kingston over the weekend. Flowers have been laid at Cromwell Road bus station after a 78-year-old woman was struck on Saturday afternoon. She died later
A cat shot in the neck had to have his leg amputated to the distress of his owners. Archie, who is believed to have been shot with an air rifle or hunting rifle, limped back to his home in Langley Vale, Epsom, on Saturday, March 1. Livi
Boris Johnson has promised that work on the Malden Rushett crossroads will finally begin in September this year. The junction is a major route from London to the M25, passing Chessington World of Adventures and regularly sees large tailbacks, with
Westlife’s Brian McFadden, Duran Duran’s John Taylor, Olympian Tessa Sanderson and the Apprentice’s Margaret Mountford have attended a glamorous fundraiser and helped raise £275,000 for charity. ITV newsreader Mary Nightingale, patron of the Rainbow
A home in Oxshott has been left “badly damaged” after a fire broke out in an airing cupboard last night. Firefighters from Esher and Leatherhead fire stations were called to the blaze on the first floor of a house in Torland Drive at 11.08pm.
Labour leader Tony Newman has demanded an investigation into the "farce" at Croydon Village Outlet that has seen retailers go unpaid for weeks. Coun Newman asked the council to consider compiling a report on the struggling department store after
An accident in Upper Norwood which was causing traffic problems in the area has now been cleared. Beulah Hill was closed both ways following the collision between a Skoda and a Yamaha motorcycle at the junction of Downsview Road. A 32-year-old
Dons boss Neal Ardley has hailed his side’s caring side after another drama-filled League Two clash. Last weekend, Jack Midson grabbed a 97th minute winner against Cheltenham, and on Tuesday night, midfielder Sammy Moore was the goal-scoring hero
A fire broke out in an Italian restaurant last night. Firefighters were called to Toscana restaurant in Brighton Road to a blaze that broke out in a waste paper bin at 10.30pm. Video by Magda Kida The crew from Sutton fire station
A nine-year-old girl came up with the idea of doing a sponsored walk in memory of her aunt who died from cancer. Charley Angel Browne, from Christ Church Mount, Epsom, walked across Richmond Park on March 1 and raised £1,126 for Princess Alice
A man chased two burglars from his house in Wallington after waking up to find them going through his things. When the resident awoke in his bedroom in Burleigh Avenue at about 9pm on Tuesday he saw a crook rifling through his drawers and cupboards
Severe disruption has been reported on the A3 this morning after a manhole collapsed in Tolworth. One lane has been closed on the major route due to emergency repairs at the Kingston Bypass Southbound between the A240 Kingston Road and Tolworth
A Crystal Palace fanzine is hoping to help a young girl’s wish to walk by auctioning off a piece of Palace memorabilia. The Five Year Plan Fanzine created a limited edition Julian Speroni poster which pictures two of the keeper’s best saves from
As I heard the news of a new 'cook' opening locally I - at first - rejoiced, I have always loved the companies homemade food, which you only need to pop in the microwave and - voila - a whole meal made by... Cook! However - as I started to think
We all love a Broadway musical, don’t we? The singing, the jazzy music, the dancing, and of course just the general ‘glitz and glam’ of the atmosphere. However, travelling to the States to see a production would be quite unnecessary, when the Tony
A cabbie who knows London's eateries as well as he knows its streets is to star as TV's latest food critic. Joey Bone, of Wallington, is set to become one of the capital's most famous restaurant reviewers as the face of new show Food Junkies.
Leatherhead Swimming Club are fifth in the overall medals table going into the final meeting of the Surrey Schools Swimming Championships this weekend. Last Sunday’s penultimate race weekend at Crystal Palace saw the club bring home 14 medals,
A paranoid schizophrenic who escaped from Springfield Hospital for the second time has been found. Mark Ricketts, 47, was found by police on a bus in Lewisham, southeast London, in the early hours of this morning (Thursday, March 27). Ricketts
A cab driver who was wrongly arrested on suspicion of rape said his ordeal left him feeling suicidal. Francis Miiro, 38, was driving along Brighton Road with his girlfriend on January 30 when he was stopped by police and arrested on suspicion of
Sutton & Epsom head coach Jeff Parsons has overseen mission accomplished this season, but he remains a frustrated man. When Sutton won promotion back to London Division One South last year, the target was simple – do not get relegated again
Wandsworth’s table tennis ace Aaron McKibbin may be back among the medals after winning silver at the Lignano Master Open in Italy on Saturday – but he is far from happy. Paralympian McKibbin, 22, partnered world number one Emil Andersson from
Crystal Palace’s cheerleading group swapped their pom poms for sponges as they completed a charity car was at the weekend. The Crystal Girls were given their cleaning equipment from Halfords’ Croydon store and they also had baked some cakes to
A damning new report into High Down prison has revealed a prison "pared to the bone and beyond" where staff cuts have sparked safety fears, undermined rehabilitation, and left prisoners spending very long periods locked in their cells. The report
Hundreds of pounds in cash prizes are up for grabs in a new recycling scheme launched by Merton Council. Merton’s Mega Recycle scheme offers rewards for proper recycling in homes across the borough, with prize draws and money for individuals and
Balham has been named one of the ‘Best places to live in Britain’, in a new survey by The Sunday Times. The town was one of only five locations in the capital to make the UK-wide shortlist. Balham’s high achieving schools,
The Mayor of Reigate and Banstead opened a new school building on Friday. Councillor Dr Lynne Hack opened the building at Priory Preparatory School in Bolters Lane, Banstead. The Glenys Clark Building was named in honour of the previous head
A young man has been charged with the possession of an offensive weapon in Colliers Wood. Paul Andrew Hoy, 25, of Alston Road, SW17, is alleged to have committed the offence at 10.10am on February 24 in High Street, Colliers Wood. Hoy was arrested
Kingston has about 30 fewer police officers than it did four years ago, new figures show. The Metropolitan Police's latest crime figures and associated data show that staffing levels in the borough have dropped from a high of 329 officers in March
A high-octane race between a sports car and a wing-suited sky-diver has helped win a production company international recognition. Staff at Want Some Media, based out of Wimbledon Studios, are delighted to be in the running for the International
A community-spirited gardening club is brightening their street by launching a ‘Pimp our Pavement’ campaign. On Friday parents and children met up between 5pm and 7pm, to decorate their street with plants and flowers. The gardening club
Students aspiring to be the next Alan Sugar set up stalls in a competition to showcase and sell their products last weekend. Young Enterprise groups from Merton and Sutton schools set up shop on Wimbledon Piazza on Saturday and were judged by representatives
A homeowner and landlord who claimed housing benefit, job seekers allowance and employment and support allowance has been convicted of fraud. Alison Bott, 41, was prosecuted at Southwark Crown Court on March 20 after an investigation by the Department
Hues of pink, purple and blue will cover Kingston’s Memorial Gardens by summertime. Kingston University student landscapers have been weeding, cultivating and pruning land before sowing new plants in the Union Street gardens as part of their second
A man has been ordered to pay more than £650 after admitting fly-tipping in Esher. Tourik Agha, 38, of Uverdale Road, London, was seen unloading rubbish on common land next to Copsem Lane and was arrested on January 21. Agha was charged with
A fundraising mum went head-over-heels for Sport Relief. Judy Ireland, 40, cartwheeled around her son’s school to raise money for the charity. The mother-of-four, who threw in the odd roly-poly for good measure, took seven minutes to make
No ifs, no butts is the message of a new campaign targeting smokers in the borough. The campaign, run by Elmbridge Council, makes it possible for people to report drivers who are seen throwing cigarette butts from their cars through a new online
Pupils at Burhill School will benefit from new playground equipment thanks to funds raised at a masquerade ball. The Hersham school’s parent teacher association (PTA) hosted the spring ball at Burhill Golf Club on Friday, March 21, with attendees
The ever-popular farmers’ market will once again fill the Heart shopping centre, offering a vast range of products. Foodies will be able to enjoy the best of British produce and along with picking up organic, home-grown, fresh and local produce
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
