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Tesco Store on Kingston Road, Wimbledon Chase

Mother's fury over theft claim

Queues began forming early the previous day.

Overnight queues, live bands and more than 1,000 customers: Banquet Records on Record Store Day 2018

Police want to speak to this man in relation to the case.

91-year-old woman scammed out of £1,000 - police want to speak to man in CCTV pictures

The Carshalton Forge

'Unremarkable' Carshalton Forge to be demolished and turned into a dentists

The council's decision to grant Field Day and the Mighty Hoopla a license have been deemed unlawful

LAMBETH: Council says Field Day and Mighty Hoopla decision was unlawful

The choirs first session will be on Wednesday, May 2 at Hillbrook Primary School

Get involved in Wandsworth’s community choir!

The council will seek to fund services through charges for new services.

Council to become more 'enterprising' with charges for new services

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Officers would like to speak with 18-year-old Jedaiah Param

Police want to speak to this man after a fight left five people in hospital

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Declan with his little brother Oliver and their new pet hamster Rebecca

'Burned from the inside out' - Brave boy's battle continues after losing 96% of his skin

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Wimbledon first outdoor nursery wins the Queen’s award

Wimbledon first outdoor nursery wins the Queen’s award

Congratulations

Duchess of Cambridge Kate gives birth to third child: It's a boy!

Motorcyclist in his 40s taken to hospital after collision with a car on Morden Hall Road. Picture: Mark Gale

Motorcyclist taken to hospital after accident in Morden

The All England Lawn Tennis Club opens up first pop-up shop in Wimbledon Village Credit: AELTC/Ben Queenborough.

The All England Lawn Tennis Club opens up first pop-up shop in Wimbledon Village

Staff at Wimbledon Day Nursery 2

Nursery in Wimbledon rated 'Outstanding' at two locations

Kirstie Morris runs the London Marathon in memory of best friend Nicola. Picture: DFphotography.co.uk / Danny Fitzpatrick

South Norwood woman describes 'incredible' feeling of completing London Marathon in memory of her best friend

Buy It Now host Brian Conley with contestant Sylvia, who walked away with a life-changing order for her product (Channel 4/PA)

'It's going to change my life' - Sutton mother reduces tv host to tears with 'fantastic' business idea

Slawomir Workun was named UK Dealer of the Year.

'I couldn't believe it': Chessington man named UK's best casino dealer

Can you guess them?

QUIZ: Can you guess these royal babies from their photos?

A Day At Secondary School For The Girl With The Curly Hair

Teddington autistic filmmaker selected for Cannes

Lars B. Andersen speaks seven different languages

Wandsworth company wins top award for British businesses

Painted elephants on ramp and steps made from upcycled pallets and wood

Wandsworth residents invited to free festival in Tooting

Pupils from Oak Lodge School

Wandsworth special educational needs school receive £1000 from Tesco funding scheme

Home Instead Senior Care Croydon and Dulwich gets 'outstanding' CQC report

Croydon home care company where staff go the 'extra mile' gets 'outstanding' CQC rating

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Katya Davidson-Redwood is taking the fight to Tourette's

Carshalton girl on inspiring journey after being diagnosed with Tourette's

Secondary school on Stag Brewery site to be academy

Proposed secondary school on Stag Brewery site would be academy

A 32-year-old woman was raped in Kingston Road

Man charged with rape in Leatherhead

Duchess of Cambridge goes into labour

Duchess of Cambridge goes into labour - newest prince or princess set to be born

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Victim 32-year-old Aaron Springett

Man who died after assault in Morden named as Aaron Springett

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Nicholas Owen (right) with the flat's current occupiers Jake, Kasia and Isabella Thompson

BBC newsreader Nicholas Owen visits childhood home in Cheam

Driver seriously injured after car hits fence in Claygate

Driver seriously injured after car hits fence in Claygate

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David Weir and Australia's Madison de Rozario pose with their trophies. Photo credit: Paul Harding/PA Wire

David Weir wins eighth London Marathon’s wheelchair title

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Two men stabbed outside Tooting tube station

Two men stabbed outside Tooting Bec tube station

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London Marathon

The London Marathon in numbers

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Man dies following Shepperton collision

Man dies following Shepperton collision

32-year-old man dies after assault in Morden

Man dies after assault in Morden town centre

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Sport

Wilfried Zaha is booked for diving against Watford | Picture: PA

Zaha hits back at fresh diving accusations

Tom Bolarinwa lashes the ball past Nathan Ashmore as Sutton United won 1-0 at Ebbsfleet United on Saturday. Picture: Paul Loughlin

Bolarinwa blasts Sutton United to victory over Ebbsfleet

Roy Hodgson | Picture: PA

Crystal Palace boss speaks out over Watford controversy

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

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Sport

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

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

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National sport

Shaun Murphy, pictured, crashed to a shock defeat to Jamie Jones (Simon Cooper/PA)

Jones knocks out former champion Murphy out of World Championship

Sam Allardyce’s Everton were last as high as eighth in August (Peter Byrne/PA)

Sam Allardyce wants to move on from Everton fans’ survey

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists the Champions League semi-final against Roma should not be the club’s last (Anthony Devlin/PA)

Jurgen Klopp vows not to heap pressure on his players before Roma tie

Gary Cahill says making the top four is a big ask (Andrew Matthews/EMPICS)

Chelsea defender Gary Cahill not giving up on World Cup place

Jordan Henderson will lead Liverpool out against Roma (Martin Rickett/PA)

Liverpool’s Jordan Henderson will relish Roma semi-final clash

Theo Walcott rifles home early in the second half (Peter Byrne/PA)

Walcott goal lifts Everton to eighth in the Premier League

Romulo opened the scoring at the Marassi (Empics)

Hellas Verona edge closer to drop after defeat against Genoa

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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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Photo: Alice Bradley

Teenager arrested after Kingston double stabbing

Jack, age six, and Bear

Missing: much-loved bear called Bear

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

Wallington picture framers become finalists in 'highly prestigious' awards

Croydon University Hospital chief executive announces retirement

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Living With Cancer - A Local Story: Eleanor McDonnell Tolworth Girls' School

Gold Medal, captured by Thanousha Ratnam

Local success at Washindi Trampolining Finals: Thanousha Ratnam, Tolworth Girls' School

Hampton's Play-Off Ambitions Driven By Attitude of Players Says Coach Martin Tyler - Calum Preston Kelly, The Hollyfield School

Knife crime at an all time high in the UK! Annie May Goodman, Gumley House Convent School.

Hearts for a lifetime - Lorna Callan - Ursuline High School

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National news

Artist Gillian Wearing with a model of suffragist leader Millicent Fawcett (Caroline Teo/GLA/PA)

Millicent Fawcett statue to be unveiled in Parliament Square

George W Bush and George H W Bush at the funeral service for former first lady Barbara Bush, (David J Phillip/AP)

George HW Bush taken to hospital with blood infection

Mike Pompeo is Donald Trump’s choice for secretary of state (Alex Brandon/AP)

Mike Pompeo nomination for secretary of state narrowly clears panel

The move follows the sacking of rape acquitted stars Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding (Niall Carson/PA)

Ulster Rugby to continue ban of news journalists at pre-match press conferences

Prime Minister Theresa May set out plans for Brexit in her Mansion House speech (Peter Summers/PA)

Ball is in Britain’s court over next steps in Brexit talks – Brussels

Protesters gathered outside Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool where Alfie Evans is being treated (John Stillwell)

Alfie’s parents lose last-ditch court appeal in fight for treatment

What the papers say – April 24

What the papers say – April 24

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