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  • Reviewed: Million Dollar Arm (PG)

    Cast: John Hamm, Lake Bell, Bill Paxton, Bar Paly, King, Alan Arkin, Aasif Mandvi, Suraj Sharma, Madhur Mittal Directed by: Craig Gillespie Genres: Biography, Drama, Sport In amongst the deluge of big budget special effects movies featuring

  • Lighting up for drivetime

    It's been a long day and the light is getting dim as yet more rain rolls over Sutton. These drivers on their way home found it necessary to put their headlights on for the journey.

  • Man stabbed in Thornton Heath

    A man was stabbed in broad daylight in Thornton Heath this afternoon.   Whitehorse Road has been closed by police in both directions between Windmill Road and St James's Road following the violence. London Ambulance Service said it was called

  • Young buyers feel squeeze

    First time buyers are being squeezed further out of the market, with house sales by this group down five percentage points, a twenty per cent decrease in the last month alone, according to the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA). The NAEA’s

  • Number of mortgages up

    Data released recently by the Bank of England showed that a total of 67,200 mortgages were approved in June, a marked increase after four consecutive months of decline. This represents a year-on-year increase in monthly mortgage approvals of 14.2 per

  • Avoid a disaster on home front

    New research reveals that many of us returning home from holiday may well come back to a domestic disaster. The research comes from AA Home Membership which found a quarter of those surveyed faced a problem back home. The most common problem was a

  • They get by with help from friends

    More people are teaming up with a friend of relative to share the cost of buying home. That’s according to Santander Insurance which found three quarters of those  surveyed said they are planning to buy in the next two years with a friend

  • 'Mad' dog derby run at Epsom Downs Racecourse

    Terriers went head-to-head in a "mad" dog derby at the home of the world famous horse race of the same name on Sunday. Organiser Bob Pain said 70 terriers raced in the 12th Omni Terrier Derby at Epsom Downs Racecourse. Mr Pain said the

  • Basketball murder accused appears before judges at Old Bailey

    A Mitcham man accused of killing a father on a basketball court has appeared before judges at the Old Bailey. Simeon Scott-Wasey, 24, is accused of stabbing to death 25-year-old Nicholas Stewart near the victim’s home in the Henry Prince estate

  • Corinthian Casuals: Double delight for Salako

    Substitute Michael Salako's debut brace left Corinthian Casuals boss Matt Howard purring as his side moved up to seventh in the Ryman Division One South table, writes Stuart Tree. Salako, prolific in the reserves this term, came off the bench at

  • Chance to quiz Boris Johnson's deputy in Kingston

    Boris Johnson's crime and policing czar will visit Kingston to hear residents' thoughts on cost-cutting and crime reduction. Deputy mayor Stephen Greenhalgh will chair a meeting at the Guildhall at 6pm on Monday, September 8. He will discuss

  • Builders' merchants in Kenley damaged by fire

    A builders' merchants in Kenley was damaged by fire over the weekend. Twenty-one firefighters battled flames, which damaged part of the shop and a warehouse in Godstone Road.  London Fire Brigade said it was called at 4.12pm on Saturday and

  • New Malden new boys have big ambition

    A New Malden football club has set its sights on competing in the FA Cup, despite only coming in to existence this season. Acts 29 FC, which takes its name from the bible and has been established to engage with the Korean community in Kingston,

  • Buddhist temple holds UK-first lantern ceremony

    More than 200 people gathered on bank holiday Monday to send off message-bearing floating lanterns expressing wishes, intentions and commitments in a unique festival, held in the UK for the first time. During the day, a series of meditation sessions

  • Families flock to community fun day with international theme

    Families flocked to a community centre recreation ground over the Bank Holiday weekend to enjoy an activities day with an international theme. South Mitcham Community Centre hosted an International Summer Fair at the Rock Terrace Recreation Ground

  • Inbetweeners star applies for Crystal Palace job

    With Tony Pulis's sudden departure followed swiftly by a fine for spying before Malky Mackay's expected appointment was scuppered by scandal, the last two weeks at Crystal Palace have been something approaching a farce. Perhaps that is what motivated

  • Mother of Syria soldier holds Help for Heroes fundraiser

    The mother of a soldier serving with the British army in Syria held a family fun-day to raise money for Help for Heroes. Tina Young, 56, from Sutton, organised the fundraiser on Sunday as her niece is also in the forces, and her grandfather served

  • Richmond receive professional boost to title defence

    Richmond's chances of retaining their women's Premiership title this season have been handed a major boost with six players being handed full time contracts with the RFU. Natasha Brennan, Alexandra Matthews, Francesca Matthews, Claire Allan, Joanne

  • Croydon College unveils free school plans

    Croydon College has unveiled plans to open a secondary free school in East Croydon. The proposed school, called the New Croydon Academy, would teach pupils aged 11 to 18 at the college's existing campus. The school is proposed to open in September

  • Robins skipper demands a team approach to goals

    Carshalton Athletic captain Tony Sinclair believes everyone has responsibility to score the goals after the Robins secured a 1-0 win away at bottom club Walton Casuals on Saturday. The centre back's warning came before bank holiday Monday's 2-1

  • Nature Notes: Insect migration

    Sitting on a Dorset beach on a warm August day,I became aware of an occasional large white butterfly flying in fast from the sea,carrying on up the beach and finally homing in on the cliff face vegetation. They would quickly need to top up their

  • Harry AA has no cause for disappointment

    Harry Aikines-Aryeetey insisted there was no reason for disappointment despite finishing sixth in the men’s 100m at the Sainsbury’s Birmingham Grand Prix on Sunday. The 25-year-old from Sutton & District AC found himself up against a stellar

  • All of the Time - No More Allardyce Guy

    The weather was lovely on Saturday and the Holmesdale display was stunning- and that's where the day’s good vibes begin and end. I don’t like to do it, but I do have to give credit to Big Sam’s West Ham. While Crystal Palace were lacklustre

  • The magnificent seven from Croydon Harriers

    Seven Croydon Harriers were in action at the Tooting track & field open on Saturday. David Olajiga stood out with a 15.13m effort in the shot putt, which elevates him to eighth in the U20 men’s UK rankings, despite still being in the U17 category

  • London Welsh: Exiles have come a long way since Henley

    London Welsh have come a long way since their opening pre-season friendly with Henley Hawks, says Seb Stegmann. The winger crossed twice in Welsh’s 40-12 win over Pontypridd on Saturday to open his try scoring account for the season. Victory rounded

  • Suzanne Shaw to star in a Blockbuster of a musical

    A new musical will be making its way to Fairfield Halls on its tour of the UK, writes Ella Griffiths. Blockbuster: The Musical will make its world premiere in Dartford before playing at Fairfield Halls from the end of September. Former popstar

  • Burhill Golf Club loses greenbelt planning application

    Proposals to turn stable buildings into offices within the Cobham greenbelt have been rejected. There were 78 letters of objections against Burhill Golf Club's plans to make alterations to an existing building and put up another at Norwood Farm

  • Dog killed in attack on Weybridge estate, two arrested

    Police have arrested two after two Staffordshire bull terrier-type dogs attacked and killed another dog. The attack happened on the Grotto estate, Weybridge, on the afternoon of Sunday, August 17, with the arrest taking place on Thursday, August