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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

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

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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

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

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

Amir Khan, left, addresses Kell Brook in the ring (Peter Byrne/PA)

Title-hungry Khan throws down gauntlet to Brook after ferocious return

Amir Khan beat Phil Lo Greco inside 40 seconds on his return to the ring (Peter Byrne/PA)

Amir Khan makes emphatic return to the ring with first round stoppage

Andres Iniesta, Barcelona (Nick Potts/Empics)

Sevilla v Barcelona – Story of the match

Andres Iniesta, centre, was on the score sheet (Francisco Seco/AP)

Five-star Barcelona clinch Copa del Rey by thrashing Sevilla in final

Mark Selby was knocked out by Joe Perry (Richard Sellars/PA)

Selby slips to first round defeat and O’Sullivan could follow in Crucible shocks

Shkodran Mustafi has been criticised this season (Nigel French/Empics)

Shkodran Mustafi has long-term future at Arsenal – Arsene Wenger

Pep Guardiola says players should expect him to be stricter next season (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

Manchester City boss Guardiola will be tougher on players next season

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

Thief grabs money at Epsom cashpoint

Sutton pub will NOT be turned into flats as application refused

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

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April: Why art thou so Foolish?!- By Anzelika Gerika, Carshalton High School for Girls

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Runners have been warned about wearing fancy dress costumes with temperatures set to soar (John Walton/PA)

40,000 runners face hottest London Marathon on record

Runners make their way away from the finish line (PA)

The London Marathon in numbers

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Verne Troyer died aged 49 (Ian West/PA)

Mike Myers leads tributes to ‘consummate professional’ Verne Troyer

The men were stabbed outside Tooting Bec Tube station (Nick Ansell/PA)

Two men stabbed outside Tube station at rush hour

The diminutive US actor was best known for playing Mini-Me in Austin Powers (PA)

Tributes to Austin Powers star Verne Troyer – dead aged 49

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