The doors of a historic mansion are being opened to the community tomorrow before construction work restarts. An opening evening is taking place at Cherkley Court, the former home of press baron Lord Beaverbrook, near Leatherhead. Developer
The magical realm of Narnia will come to Kingston this Christmas as the Rose Theatre presents a new production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. The High Street venue will present CS Lewis’ children’s classic this December, adapted for the
Two men allegedly stung by the ‘fake sheikh’ in an alleged dry run for a sting on N-Dubz singer Tulisa Contostavlos will stand trial on drugs charges. The case of Leon Anderson of Boundary Road, Colliers Wood and Ashley Gordon of Somerville Road
The wife of a convicted paedophile from Worcester Park has denied meddling with the police investigation into her husband. Wendy Hopkins, 59, of Church Road in Worcester Park, denies intending to pervert the course of justice by tampering with
An angry grandmother is determined to track down the "cowardly" hit-and-run driver who left her beloved Chelsie lying bleeding in the road last week. The 13-year-old Beacon School pupil was thrown into the air by a black 4x4 as she crossed Tattenham
Rail passengers were searched for drugs as they arrived into town on Friday evening. Officers used specialist police dogs to search people as the arrived at Sutton station and found 10 people with cannabis and a further person carrying a class
A gang of girls started a fire in the middle of the town centre in broad daylight - but did not bargain on getting caught on CCTV. Town centre cameras caught the group of three girls setting light to a pile of rubbish near a treet outside the Grapes
A Croydon nightclub has had its licence revoked following a stabbing at a Tim Westwood gig last month. At a Croydon Council licensing sub committee hearing today, councillors agreed that the 12-20 club could not upkeep its licensing objectives
A former police constable has avoided jail after admitting making indecent images of children. Dominick Akinlade, 37, a former police officer working in Merton, appeared at Southwark Crown Court today having admitted to five counts of making indecent
Conservative Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles has been asked to investigate why Tory councillors on Surrey County Council (SCC) voted themselves huge increases in allowances last week. Last Tuesday, Conservative-led SCC considered recommendations
A man was taken to hospital with a head injury after an assault at the weekend. The ambulance service was called to Epsom High Street near the clock tower at about 1.50am on Saturday. A South East Coast Ambulance spokesman said: "Ambulance
The sun shone, terriers raced, children sang and danced and a May Queen was crowned on Saturday. Thousands of merrymakers turned out for a joyous procession and fayre to celebrate May in Walton-on-the-Hill. Yzanne Pepper, 11, who attends St
An elderly driver has been taken to hospital after a crash on the M25 in the early hours of this morning. The male driver of a car was seriously injured in the crash with a white HGV near junction 9 at Leatherhead at 1am. Police said the elderly
Scouts who could be forced out of the home they built half a century ago have received strong support from both sides of the political battleground. The 1st Wandsworth Scout Group face an uncertain future after Magdalen Park Lawn Tennis Club (MPLTC
While Mike Fisher lounges in his £140 million luxury offices the streets in South Croydon and Sanderstead build up with rubbish. This lovely area is being destroyed because the council would rather spend money on their own fat cats than keeping
The Wembley stadium arch is very well lit today - as far as I can work out, the distance from Sutton is just over 14 miles. How long would it take to get there on an average day?
Speculation is rife about the real reasons for the resignation of Epsom’s business development manager. The Epsom Guardian revealed last week that Adam Worley, who only took up the two-year role last August, would be leaving the position at the
Downview will not become an open prison, Epsom's MP has confirmed. Speaking to the Epsom Guardian, Justice Secretary Chris Grayling refuted claims that the prison, in Banstead, could become a Category D open prison which would see inmates allowed
A conwoman who pocketed £230,000 by duping holidaymakers into buying fake trips and selling iPhones that did not exist has been jailed for two-and-a-half-years. Neelam Desai, 33, of Beulah Grove, Selhurst, ran a sham travel business from her home
Traders returned to Kingston’s ancient market place this morning as builders raced against time to finish their work. It is deadline day for Kingston Council, which has promised business as usual from today, after pushing back its initial deadline
A six-month-old kitten found hanged from a beam in a disused garage has prompted an investigation by the RSPCA. Sono, a male white cat, was found dead in a run-down building in Christchurch Close, Colliers Wood at 9am on Thursday, May 16. He
A 27-year-old woman banned from Merton has been charged with breaching her anti-social behaviour order. Victoria Bunton was also accused of stealing a Disabled Badge from Haydons Road, Mitcham on Thursday, May 15 and stealing six bottles of wine
The air ambulance landed on Tooting Bec Common after a building collapsed yesterday. Part of a building, under renovation in Louisville Road, crumpled at about 5pm. The building in Louisville Road (Pic by Melanie Corn) Pics
A man has been charged with assault after a victim was taken to hospital at the weekend. Scott McDonald, 25, of Long Walk, Epsom, has been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm. A man in his 20s was taken to hospital with a head
Sir Jack Brabham, who was Formula 1 champion three times and who founded the Brabham team from a garage in Hook, Chessington, has died aged 88. The Australian, who died in Sydney, won the championship in 1969, 60 and 66. He was the only driver
A 32-year-old woman was rushed to hospital after she collapsed from heat exhaustion outside Battersea Fire Station. Thousands of people flocked to Wandsworth’s commons over the weekend to bask in the sunshine. However, the heatwave brings its
William Shakespeare loathed red kites.Bard and bird didn't see eye to eye and he stated that "city housewives are very angry with them and curse them above all birds" He often referred to kites or 'puttocks' as they were then called in his plays.But
Aaron McKibbin followed his silver medal at the Slovenia Para Table Tennis Open two weeks ago with another gong at the Slovakia Open last week. The Wandsworth Paralympian took team silver in the men's class 8 competition with team-mate Marc Ledoux
Katie Snowden snared another Herne Hill Harriers club record as she recorded the fastest time outdoors by a senior woman over 800m. Snowden, who already holds the indoor club record, clocked two minutes 4.50 seconds while racing for England B at
Croydon Harrier’s men’s and women’s team picked up a crucial victory at Croydon Arena on Saturday in the second round of fixtures in the first division of the Southern Athletics League. After finishing fourth out of four in their debut in the top
Today it is set to be hotter in south London than in Madrid, Istanbul or even Brazilian World Cup venue Sao Paulo. The temperature has already reached 24C, according to the weather station at Rochester Lodge in Wallington, making it one of the
A charity at the heart of Battersea held a 90th birthday extravaganza. The West Bridge Choir show off their talents Don't mess with these guys The Katherine Low Settlement (KLS), in the High Street, was host to bands, DJs and
Wandsworth Food Bank is celebrating after opening its fifth distribution centre. The new centre, on Wimbledon Park Road, Southfields will be open Mondays from 12.30pm to 2.30pm meaning emergency food and support is now available within the borough
A Roehampton teenager has admitted sexually assaulting a woman on Wimbledon Common. The 16-year-old, who was 15 at the time of the attack, admitted one count of touching a woman over 16 in a sexual manner without her consent at Wimbledon Magistrates
Celebrities including the Only Way is Essex stars, a muscle-bound pop band and former Premier League players turned out to play in a charity football match. A team of celebrities took to the pitch at Sutton United FC to raise money for local charity
Passengers have been warned of train delays this morning after late-running engineering works disrupted southwest London services to and from London Victoria and London Bridge. Passengers on Southern Railway were told to expect delays, alterations
Beaten Ham House Trophy finalist Benjie Davis paid tribute to Ham Polo Club's polo manager Will Healy after the experienced star inspired Quadriga to the title on Sunday. Healy and New Zealander Charlie Wood were in fine form as Quadriga triumphed
Teddington's Elliott Hannah was the tormentor in chief as Twickenham were destroyed at Bushy Park on Saturday. Hannah showed little signs of rust after last weeks washout to claim figures of 4-16 off 10 overs - with Duncan Wood and Ben Williams
There is no schools place crisis, the leader of Kingston Council has said, as figures reveal some schools had four times as many applications last year as they had places to offer. Kingston Council figures show for the September 2013 academic year
With GCSE, A-Level and Sat exams all taking place this month, many young people will be feeling very stressed. But help is on hand from doctors at St Helier Hospital who say resting, relaxation and avoiding high-caffeine and sugary drinks are vital
This week Sutton councillors for the next four years will be chosen on Thursday's local elections. The Sutton Guardian brings you an overview of the main parties seeking your vote, and the smaller parties hoping to make a difference this time around
Breathtaking physical theatre meets spectacular music at the Epsom Playhouse on Thursday 19 June when young company Concert Theatre bring The Rite of Spring / Romeo and Juliet to the stage. Performed live by acclaimed Royal Academy concert pianists
Instead of car sharing after council meetings, political hopefuls living in one street could hire a minibus if they all get elected next Thursday. Inglis Road in Addiscombe is a short street of just 57 homes, but it could be the most political
A scheme which has seen the orange glow of Surrey’s street lights transformed into white, energy efficient bulbs will finish a year ahead of schedule. Surrey County Council’s programme has seen nearly 88,000 street lights across the country replaced
Do you fancy being trained by one of the country's most successful swimmers of all time? Mark Foster, the former six-times world champion, will be inspiring the next generation of swimmers during the May half-term by offering a one-day swim camp
Fire officers attended a car on fire in a park last night. Mitcham fire station sent one fire engine to Poulter Park, in Peterborough Road, at about 11.30pm. Firemen put out the fire in under half an hour. No passengers were on site
Gander Green Lane is a road heavily used by HGV traffic. As the road is not wide enough for HGV traffic when these vehicles are on the road other vehicles including HGVs are regularly compelled to flout road safety rules and drive on the pavement
Bakers who fancy themselves as the borough’s finest can put their cake making skills to the test at the Heart’s annual food festival. Whether you are a cupcake making pro or an expert at a classic Victoria sponge, bakers of all ages will go head
Epsom charity Seeability were delighted by shopper’s generosity last Friday when they collected donations in The Ashley Centre for the Greater London Fund for the Blind, which supports and encourages the blind and visually impaired. The charity was
A student with a passion for French film fought off competition from across the country when she triumphed in an Oxford University contest. Eleanor Palmer, a sixth form pupil at St George’s College, Weybridge, was victorious at the prestigious
