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An application to change number 17 to a restaurant has been submitted to the council.

KFC could be coming to Epsom High Street

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Sophie Kyei-Donkoh

'I've learned to love and cherish my lumps, bumps and imperfections' - Hackbridge woman hoping to take out Ms British Beauty Curve

The current view and an artist's impression of how the development will look (top photo: Google Maps)

Disused warehouses to be demolished to make way for 20 affordable homes

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Roisin, Ladan, and Firuze

Three cancers in one family: woman swims for mum and sister

Joint owner of the Jolly Coopers Danny Irwin with head brewer Ray Hitt.

Jolly Coopers pub in Epsom launches microbrewery

Police want to speak to anyone who saw the crash.

20-year-old dies a week after crashing car into a wall in Kingston

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Rayen Cupid

'I have made history' - Norbury weightlifter hopes to inspire others after Commonwealth Games performance

The baby was born on Thursday, April 19.

Video: Chessington World of Adventures welcomes baby gorilla

Play and Creative Arts Therapy Space launched at Cricket Green School

Play and creative arts therapy takes off in Mitcham

Defibrillator training took place at St Michael's CE Primary School on Wednesday, April 18

Southfields primary school has defibrillator installed

(Pics: Mark Gale) London Road in Morden closed off

Man left fighting for his life after assault in Morden town centre

Selhurst Park upgrade gets the green light

Selhurst Park just got a whole lot bigger as plans to upgrade main stand gets unanimous approval

Citiscape building in Croydon. Photo: Kirsty O'Connor/PA Wire

'We can live knowing we're not on a time-bomb' - Victory for residents as development company agrees to pay for removal of dangerous cladding

Cary Marsh showing-off her invention on Channel 4 show Buy It Now

Wimbledon inventor turns muddy boots into money

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Timothy was 'in complete shock' when he heard about the fundraiser.

'Give Timothy a chance': helping Kingston rough sleeper get money for a home

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Supermarket being turned into a Costa

Closed Carshalton corner shop to be turned into a Costa

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Britons basked in sunshine on the hottest April day for 69 years (Andrew Matthews/PA)

London weather: April heatwave goes on with more sun and 28C high

Tordarrach Nursing Home in Hall Road

Wallington care home enters 'special measures' after CQC inspection

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East Sheen's Waitrose gets a community defibrillator

First defibrillator placed in East Sheen

Epsom man to appear at Guildford Crown Court on burglary charges

Epsom man appears in court on burglary charge

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The hairy moths gather in clumps. Image: still from Forestry Commission footage

Toxic moth invaders getting boot from borough's trees

(Stock image)

Council recruiting kids to buy knives and alcohol to catch out dodgy shops

The Briston family with the supercar drivers and their golden ticket to The Supercar Event at The Children's Trust, Surrey.

Supercar dream comes true for teen with brain injury

A man has been hit by a train at South Croydon station

Massive delays expected after man hit by train at South Croydon station

Southfields Theatre Group will be peforming at St Barnabas Church on Saturday, June 16, beginning at 2:30pm

Wandsworth amateur theatre group first ever relaxed performance

Artwork - BT Iron Giant

Emerging artists to showcase work at St George’s Hospital, Tooting

High View Primary School will join the Ark network in September 2018

Battersea primary school to join network of schools

The transformation from how the garden looked before to now.

'Help keep Malden Manor community garden tidy'

Black Mirror (Jonathan Prime/Netflix)

Black Mirror is filming in Croydon next week

Cressida Cowell, author of The Wizards of Once and How To Train Your Dragon

Cressida Cowell: author of How to Train Your Dragon on her new book and why kids need to read for pleasure

Plans have been submitted for Avenue Primary Academy

Plans for four new classrooms in Sutton primary school to be decided on next week

Chelsea legend Kerry Dixon will join other ex-players for a charity game at Spelthorne Sports Club.

Chelsea hero Kerry Dixon speaks ahead of charity legends match in Spelthorne

Merton Hall

Residents and campaigners shocked as demolition starts on Merton Hall

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Surbiton Hockey Club wins prize after public vote

Surbiton Hockey Club wins prize after public vote

13 Hill Rise

Late-night bar gets go-ahead in Richmond, despite objections from neighbours

The Malden Centre

Malden Centre Swimathon coming up soon

Nigel Callow with his medals

Mother who survived three bouts of cancer inspires son to keep on walking

Photo: Alice Bradley

Teenager arrested after Kingston double stabbing

Jack, age six, and Bear

Missing: much-loved bear called Bear

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Monster Raving Loony Party candidate for Chessington North and Hook, Chinners

Monster Raving Loony Party candidate to celebrate victory on night before election

Pupils from Burhill Primary School pictured with Headteacher Mrs Sally Hewlett-Taylor

Hersham primary school just £2,500 off giving entire Ugandan village clean water supply

Children with their Shaun the Sheep models

Aardman Animations on encouraging creativity and why they are coming to Barnes

Kevin and Zoe Nihill, of Eagle Gallery Framing, are finalists in the awards

Wallington picture framers become finalists in 'highly prestigious' awards

John Goulston has annoucned he will retire in September

Croydon University Hospital chief executive announces retirement

Robbie said he's been through a 'nightmare of an ordeal'

Wandsworth man acquitted of homophobia and assault on Barnes Common speaks out about 'nightmare ordeal'

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The campaign ties in with the 70-year anniversary of the NHS.

Kingston Hospital getting patients dressed and moving to 'end PJ paralysis'

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Colour Caterham competition winners

Artwork showing beauty of Caterham sees kids capture awards

Camilla, Ali and Matt from Kingston Churches Action on Homelessness

Kingston Churches Action on Homelessness celebrates 25 years of making a difference

Jamaican immigrants are welcomed by RAF officials from the Colonial Office after the ex-troopship HMT Empire Windrush landed them at Tilbury (PA)

Thousands of Windrush documents destroyed when a Croydon office was closed

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Police search for wanted man with links to Kingston and Worcester Park

Police search for wanted man with links to Kingston and Worcester Park

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Severe delays on the District Line

Misery for District Line passengers on 'hottest day of the year'

Credit: Rebecca Naden/PA Wire

Presenter Dale Winton dies at 62

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Lloyds Bank in Teddington High Street

Lloyds Bank in Teddington to close

Lipiec (l) Majewski (c) Pawlark (r)

Burglars who stole children’s ashes in Richmond convicted

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Fahri, Spears and Fekade

Men who blew up cash machines to steal the money inside jailed

Sanderstead charity shop forced to close at end of the month

'Extremely sad time' as Sanderstead charity shop is forced to close at end of the month

Elys department store broken into

Doors smashed as thieves steal thousands from Elys department store

An internet craze sees mums-to-be asking strangers to guess their baby’s sex

Why parents-to-be are asking strangers on the web to guess their baby’s sex

Puzzle expert Marc Brennan says he has devised the world’s hardest ever crossword. Photos: SWNS

These 64 clues on the 'world's hardest crossword' could take you two YEARS to solve

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Worthing to Angmering

Man who threatened to stab teenager believed to be from Croydon

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Christ Church with St Philip. Photo: Google Maps / Street View

Window in Worcester Park church is smashed by 'pellet'

car crashes outside South Wimbledon tube station into a traffic light. Picture credit: Janet Snell

Car hits traffic light outside South Wimbledon tube station

Anthony Hartigan

Anthony Hartigan named 'League One Apprentice of the Year'

Merton Council opens carpark online for tennis fans Pic:REUTERS/Tony O'Brien

Merton Council opens carpark online booking for tennis fans

Staff and residents at Wimbledon Beaumont Care Community

Wimbledon care home for elderly residents with Dementia shortlisted for award

The Queen's 92nd birthday will be celebrated on April 20

Royal affair: Free chocolate fountain and ice-cream to celebrate Queen's 92nd

A new pub has opened in Surrey Street

A new bar selling 'biodynamic and organic wines' has opened in Surrey Street

Felicity Culley with her late brother, William Cook

Mum to run London Marathon in memory of police officer brother

'Travellers' at Evans Autos in North Cheam

'Travellers' set up on former site of car dealership in North Cheam

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The Epsom Model Railway Show

Model railway comes to town

Plans submitted to build five storey 'luxary apartments' on top of Wallington shops

Plans submitted to build five storeys worth of 'luxury apartments' on top of Wallington shops

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James Cullen

Bowel cancer survivor who hosted celebrity football match in Sutton to run in London Marathon

Sport

Ross Lafayette heads Sutton United's goal in last Saturday's 1-1 draw with Hartlepool. Picture: Paul Loughlin

Doswell looks for Sutton United reaction at Ebbsfleet

Wilfried Zaha | Picture: PA

Crystal Palace chief sends message to Arsenal and Manchester City transfer target

Jeffrey Schlupp in action for Crystal Palace | Picture: Robin Pope

Watford players hit by stomach virus as Crystal Palace receive injury boost

Christian Benteke | Picture: PA

Hodgson dismisses Crystal Palace striker exit talk

Wilfried Zaha | Picture: PA

Manchester City boss eyes surprising transfer move for Premier League winger

James Tomkins | Picture: PA

James Tomkins on one crucial improvement at Crystal Palace

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Sport

Ruben Loftus-Cheek

Chelsea midfielder speaks out about his future amid Crystal Palace interest

Sutton United's home match against Aldershot Town on April 28 has been made all-ticket. Picture: Paul Loughlin

Sutton United make National League match against Aldershot all-ticket

Tommy Wright fires Sutton United ahead at AFC Fylde last Saturday. Picture: Paul Loughlin

Ian Baird: It's sink or swim time as Sutton United host Hartlepool

AFC Wimbledon striker Joe Pigott

'I was in a right pickle': AFC Wimbledon man on injury and facing former club

Christian Benteke | Picture: PA

Double injury boost for Crystal Palace ahead of Brighton derby

Wilfried Zaha | Picture: PA

Crystal Palace winger: I’m not a diver

Sullay Kaikai | Picture: Kyle Andrews

Charlton caretaker boss on Crystal Palace loanee’s form amid backlash from fans

Josh Murphy

Transfer news: Crystal Palace, Leicester and Bournemouth tracking Championship forward

Neal Ardley

AFC Wimbledon boss praises fatigued squad after vital 1-0 win over Charlton

AFC Wimbledon striker Joe Pigott looks on after a Ben Reeves pass | Picture: Tom West Photography

AFC Wimbledon boss on 'gamble' playing former Charlton striker in win over Addicks

Charlton's Michal Zyro goes up for a header. Photo: Tom West Photography

Report: AFC Wimbledon 1 Charlton 0: Addicks fail to take chances in Bowyer's first defeat

Christian Benteke | Picture: PA

Crystal Palace have another injury doubt for Bournemouth game

Roy Hodgson | Picture: PA

Roy Hodgson wants Crystal Palace players to panic if it ensures survival

Paul Doswell

Doswell slams ref's decision after captain sees red in Bromley derby defeat

Alexander Sorloth | Picture: PA

Two Crystal Palace players doubtful for Bournemouth trip

Sutton United manager Paul Doswell

10-man Sutton United put to the sword by Bromley in Easter Monday derby clash

Crystal Palace's James McArthur. Photo: Adam Davy/PA Wire

Crystal Palace midfielder on Liverpool star escaping red card

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National sport

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho, left, wants midfielder Paul Pogba to be more consistent (John Walton/PA Images)

Mourinho challenges Pogba to stay consistent

Antonio Conte has praised Arsene Wenger’s longevity (Nigel French/PA)

Antonio Conte: Don’t compare my record to Mourinho’s

Sean Dyche will go head to head with Arsene Wenger in the Frenchman’s final home game at Arsenal (Martin Rickett/PA)

Dyche out to play party-pooper at ‘amazing’ Wenger’s Emirates farewell

Crystal Palace’s Andros Townsend

Townsend’s contribution crystal clear to Palace boss Hodgson

Tottenham and Mauricio Pochettino are on the move (Dominic Lipinski/EMPICS)

Mauricio Pochettino ready for Tottenham’s balancing act

Depor came into the match having lost just one of their previous five fixtures (Richard Sellers/EMPICS)

Deportivo La Coruna’s faint survival hopes hit by Leganes stalemate

Christoph Kramer sealed Gladbach’s win (Mike Egerton/Empics)

Three and easy for Borussia Monchengladbach as Wolfsburg continue to struggle

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Leisure Latest

Chantel McGregor play the Boom Boom Club on May 11

Guitarist Chantel McGregor plays the Boom Boom Club in Sutton

Canadian folk duo James Hill and Anne Janelle at Oval Tavern, Croydon

Canadian folk duo James Hill and Anne Janelle at Oval Tavern, Croydon

Scrum on down to John Inverdale's Rugby Reunion at Richmond Theatre

Travel review: Knoll House Hotel in Studland, Dorset - a hidden gem

Terry Slesser leads tribute to Paul Kossoff at Half Moon, Putney

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The money was grabbed out of the victim's hand

Thief grabs money at Epsom cashpoint

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The Prince Regent pub will not be turned into flats just yet

Sutton pub will NOT be turned into flats as application refused

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Councillors 'determined' to curb anti-social behaviour as they vote through reduction measures

Here is how many Sutton Council staff are earning more than £100,000 a year

Woman assaulted by drunk man in Ewell

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Young Reporter

Blue Ford crashes at Hampton Court -Oria Hussaini, Esher College-

Blue Ford crashes at Hampton Court -Oria Hussaini, Esher College-

Camp Capel 2018: Thomas Harrap - The Hollyfield School

Camp Capel 2018: Thomas Harrap - The Hollyfield School

Studying and Listening to Music- Klaudia Karcz Gumley House Convent School

The Greatest Show Man! By Alexandra Hack-Roberts Ursuline High School

Knife Crime: “The police can’t tackle this alone” - Gemma Craig-Sharples, Ursuline High School

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National news

The Democratic National Committee has claimed there was a conspiracy to help Donald Trump win the 2016 US election (AP)

Democrats sue Trump campaign, Russia and WikiLeaks over election ‘conspiracy’

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Judges have also approved a plan for withdrawing treatment and bringing Alfie’s life to an end (Alfies Army Official/PA)

Parents vow fight to ‘save life’ of Alfie Evans after losing latest legal battle

Billy Jeeves has been arrested (Metropolitan Police/PA)

Man arrested over botched burglary in Hither Green

Charles will succeed his mother the Queen as the head of the Commonwealth (Yui Mok/PA)

Commonwealth leaders unanimously endorse Charles as new head – Theresa May

The Prince of Wales will succeed the Queen as head of the Commonwealth (Chris Jackson/PA)

Prince of Wales at centre of racism row

Mourners pause at the coffin of former US first lady Barbara Bush (Evan Vucci/AP)

George HW Bush greets mourners paying respects to former first lady

Frida Kahlo was a pioneering Mexican artist (Nickolas Muray /V&A/AP)

Frida Kahlo relatives win injunction to stop Barbie doll sales

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