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Send your photos after London battered by the 'mother of all thunderstorms'

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Serena Alexander-Benson was last seen at 7.50am yesterday (May 25) when she left her home telling her dad that she was going to school.

Missing 13-year-old Wimbledon girl believed to be in Poland

13-year-old girl missing from New Malden

13-year-old girl missing from Wimbledon last spotted on a Euro Tunnel train

13-year-old girl missing from New Malden

13-year-old girl missing from Wimbledon last spotted on a Euro Tunnel train

Photo of Alexander Perepilichnyy as an inquest into the mysterious death of the Russian millionaire has been delayed over ongoing efforts to extract intelligence from the United States. Photo: PA Wire

Inquest into mysterious death of Russian millionaire outside Weybridge home delayed thanks to US intelligence

Robert Whelan. Photo: Metropolitan Police

Sutton police search for vulnerable man, 75, with dementia

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Cabinet gives go ahead to service extension

Croydon Council full council meeting May 23, 2018. Free for use by all partners.

Council leader denies women are under-represented in committee leadership roles

The Epsom Derby is Surrey's biggest annual event in visitor numbers.

Police dogs, armed officers and traffic diversions: police preparations for Epsom Derby nearly finished

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Veolia is getting new trucks

Veolia is cutting the number of trucks collecting Merton’s rubbish

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The new garden space outside Ferguson House at St Helier Hospital

New 'secret garden' at St Helier Hospital is officially opened

Man wanted by police

Man wanted by police after alleged sexual offence on a bus

David Attenborough gets up close to stag beetles in 'Richmond Park - National Nature Reserve'

Sir David Attenborough's Richmond Park film wins national charity film award

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Artist Dan Kitchener's newest piece goes up in Croydon. Picture: Peter G Ball.

Huge Tokyo themed artwork goes up in Croydon

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Two boys, 15 and 16, have been arrested and charged after they were caught with a hammer, knife, and cannabis by police

Two boys, 15 and 16, charged after being caught with knife, hammer, and cannabis

From left: Lt Col Tim Clarke, Ash Hall, Warren McKinlay, Martyn Compton and Jon-Allan Butterworth.

Injured servicemen trying to become first all-disabled team to race in Le Mans visit Headley Court

A CGI impression of how a part of the development would have looked

'It's been like the sword of Damocles': appeal over rejected 1,000-home Walton "garden village" refused

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George Jaques

Teenager writes play about suicide to explore 'taboo' world of mental health

Holland & Barrett has opened a new store in Purley

New store selling vegan food opens in Purley

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Delays expected until the end of the day

Delays and cancellations from Wimbledon station expected until end of the day

Nimbus when he arrived at the London centre

Battersea Dogs & Cats home urges against buying pets online

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Car flipped onto its side outside South WImbledon station

Lucky escape after car flipped onto its side outside South Wimbledon station

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Balham FC after winning the London Senior Cup 2017/2018

Balham FC needs volunteer coaches

Steven Budd photo

Croydon photographer praised for stunning picture taken on his phone

New Mayor of Epsom and Ewell Councillor Neil Dallen with Mayoress Ann Dallen at a curry night at Blue Mint

Epsom and Ewell mayor begins year of fundraising for chosen charities

The smashed car in Kingsmead Avenue. Photo: Richard Johnson / Facebook

Injured driver rushed to hospital after Worcester Park car crash

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Body cam footage captures the moment PC Neil Dobson rescues group of people fom burning building

Video shows heroic police officer rescue group from burning building

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The Fifty Shades of Gold garden won gold at Chelsea Flower Show.

College designs win big at Chelsea Flower Show

Travellers have set up in Court Recreation Ground, Epsom.

Travellers set up on Court Recreation Ground

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Sutton Council has launched its new online booking system for BBQs in Beddington Park

New online system for BBQ stands in Beddington Park is launched

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Sophie Lionnet cared for the couples boys aged four and eight over an 18 month period

Couple found guilty of murdering French nanny

Justine Greening MP, with scouts at Parliament

Justine Greening MP pledges support to Scouts life of skills initiative

Litterers prosecuted in court

Fly-tipper fined more than £800 for dumping rubbish on street she lived in

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Thrive gardens on the open day

Battersea garden charity kicks off Chelsea Fringe activities

One of last year's winning dances choreographed by Henri Oguike (photo: Chris Nash)

Choreographers chosen to bring fifth Ignition Dance Festival to life at the Rose

Regeneration plans for Fenwick Estate

LAMBETH: 55 new homes and a community centre for Fenwick Estate

Sadie Crawford with her first husband Adolph Crawford

Tooting jazz pioneer historic plaque unveiling

Green chicken found in Morleys in 55 Whitehorse Road

Woman finds GREEN chicken in Morleys meal

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May Comfort with her birthday cake, which reads "Nana May 104"

'May is such an inspiration to us all': Surbiton care home resident celebrates turning 104

Rob Glanville

Wallington skater who suffered life-threatening brain injury launches initiative

Hannah Drury (right) receives her award

Mum-of-two wins fourth national business award in under a year at 26

Epsom & Ewell Old Boys Football Club. Photo: Steve Day

Sutton United to host football match in fundraising bid for prostate cancer research

The Flora Sandes will be turned into a PureGym

Plans approved to turn Thornton Heath pub into 24-hour gym

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The Kingdom Choir

Meet the Croydon woman who styled the gospel choir at the royal wedding

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Councillor Bernadette Khan is the new mayor of Croydon

Councillor who fostered more than 100 children announced as Croydon's new mayor

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The Gin & Tonic cake

Mortlake Bake-Off announce winners after an even batter year

Epsom Lodge

Epsom care home improves from 'inadequate' to 'good'

Mayor of Kingston, Cllr Thay Thayalan, and Elmbridge Rentstart chief executive Helen Watson with Mayor of Elmbridge Cllr Shweta Kapadia

Kingston and Elmbridge welcome new mayors

The British Home Summer Fayre is back

Loincloths at the ready as jungle themed summer fayre nearly here

The initiative has helped 4,000 people in Kingston in three years. Photo: Martin Avery Photography

4,000 people helped with fuel vouchers at Kingston food banks in last three years

New mayor Councillor Ben Khosa is focusing on violence against women

New Mayor 'honoured' to be first Indian with the title

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Reverend John Green cuts the birthday cake beside chairwoman of Friends of St. James’ Church, Margaret Wicks

Friends of St James' Church meet with former rector to mark 30 years of helping Weybridge landmark

Red and fallow deer birthing seasons runs from May to July

Dog walker knocked-down by deer in Richmond Park

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Dillon Court opening ceremony

Dillon Court open once again after two-year redevelopment

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Jessica Fenlon visiting the sunflower garden

Sunflower walk raises £40,000 for Sutton hospice

Tom and Kate Huckin

'I was a teenager when my father was diagnosed' - Wimbledon couple will ride 170km to help find a cure for brain tumours

Olawale Kashimawo has been jailed for more than six years.

Esher member of £1million fraud gang jailed for six years

Epsom Bowling Club's open day

Mayor bowled over by open day at Epsom club

Stanley Park High School celebrate

Carshalton secondary school's girls team crowned champions in cup final

Marilyn Logan lost her husband Philip in the 2016 tram derailment

Widow of Croydon tram crash victim says compensation settlement is only the ‘first hurdle’

Andrew Newell

Cool Rolling? Mitcham teacher sets up first ever Jamaican lawn bowls team

Nicholas Hazell. Photo: Sutton Police / Facebook

Sutton man wanted for attacking police officers and shoplifting is jailed

Whitehall Museum in Malden Road

Historic Cheam museum set to reopen next month after £1.5 million revamp

Sir Vince Cable cuts the cake

Twickenham nursery cuts cake for first birthday

Brian Dickens from Parchmore Medical Centre, Thornton Heath. Shortlisted for NHS70 award. Credit: ChrisTaylorPhotography.com

Thornton Heath 'trailblazer' shortlisted for award

The lively street party in Barnett Close

PICTURES: The Royal Wedding street party with a 'best hat' competition

Clare Curran, cabinet member for children, and Dave Hill, executive director for children, families and learning

Government to send commissioner to Surrey after children's services blasted by Ofsted

Cecil and Balfour Roads

GALLERY: We asked and you delivered, here is how the royal wedding was celebrated in Merton

John Merriman named new chairman of Merton Chamber of Commerce

Merton Chamber of Commerce announce new chairman

The existing footbridge and plans submitted

Work on new accessible footbridge at Ewell West station set to begin

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PC Dobson and Monty

Police officer saves seven people from burning building

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Wayne Busbridge wants something done about the poor trolley situation at Raynes Park Waitrose

Blind man's pain at Waitrose trolley nightmare

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Sport

(Left to right) Wilfried Zaha, Mamadou Sakho and Ruben Loftus-Cheek | Picture: PA

Crystal Palace man sends transfer message to Eagles hierarchy

Jack Marriott (right)

Club names price for Crystal Palace and Leeds transfer target

Mauricio Pochettino

Winger on Tottenham’s transfer wishlist with Manchester United outcast and young England ace

Yohan Cabaye | Picture: PA

Midfielder waiting for overseas offer as Crystal Palace continue talks

Lukasz Fabianski | Picture: PA

Crystal Palace, Watford and Newcastle eye relegated star

Sutton United players celebrating. Photo: Paul Loughlin

Sutton United announce first two pre-season fixtures

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Ruben Loftus-Cheek | Picture: PA

Chelsea midfielder makes Crystal Palace admission ahead of World Cup

Wilfried Zaha | Picture: PA

Star man could sign bumper deal to ward off transfer interest from Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool

Louis John against Bromley's Adam Mekki. Photo: Paul Loughlin

Defender thanks Sutton United after leaving to join League Two club

Aleksandar Mitrovic

Roy Hodgson likens unwanted Newcastle striker to Premier League legend

Frank de Boer

Ex-Crystal Palace manager linked with surprising job

Roy Hodgson | Picture: PA

Crystal Palace boss pays huge compliment to Chelsea midfielder

Wilfried Zaha | Picture: PA

New club joins race for Tottenham, Arsenal and Manchester City transfer target

Ray Wilkins was only too pleased to help promote last summer's clash between Chelsea and Rangers legends at Sutton United FC

Chelsea and Rangers legends meet at Sutton United for Ray Wilkins Cup

Chelsea legend talks up Ruben Loftus-Cheek’s World Cup inclusion

Chelsea legend talks up Ruben Loftus-Cheek’s World Cup inclusion

Wilfried Zaha | Picture: PA

Manchester City boss makes revelation about Crystal Palace star

Yohan Cabaye | Picture: PA

Crystal Palace star coy over future

Damien Delaney (centre) with Crystal Palace in May 2013. Photo: Keith Gillard

Crystal Palace goalkeeper pays tribute to 'fantastic' Damien Delaney

Crystal Palace's Christian Benteke. Photo: John Walton/PA Wire

Crystal Palace striker believes Belgium could win World Cup

Crystal Palace's Julián Speroni

Crystal Palace legend discusses future at Selhurst Park

Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha. Photo: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Five things we learned from Crystal Palace 2 West Brom 0

Crystal Palace's James McArthur with West Brom's Kieran Gibbs. Photo: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Player ratings from Crystal Palace's final day win over West Brom

Crystal Palace's Patrick van Aanholt. Photo: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Report: Crystal Palace 2 West Brom 0: Zaha and van Aanholt combine in season finale

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National sport

Francesco Molinari, right, held on to win the BMW PGA Championship (Tim Goode/PA)

Molinari claims BMW PGA Championship title as McIlroy falls short

Joe Root was despondent after England’s defeat (Adam Davy/PA)

Root still believes despite latest defeat

Gareth Bale’s opening strike against Liverpool is one of the greatest in Champions League final history. (Nick Potts/PA)

5 of the best Champions League final goals

Lord’s brought a familiar tale of woe for England and Joe Root, left (John Walton/PA)

The recent story of England batting collapses

Jonathan Rea was denied a record-breaking 60th World Superbike win (David Davies/PA)

Waiting game for record-chasing Rea as Van der Mark wins again

Allegations of fixing have been aired in a new documentary (Jason O’Brien/PA)

England players deny match-fixing claims made in Al Jazeera documentary

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Get in shape with Wiz Fitness in Purley

Enjoy An Evening with Paul Gascoigne at Clapham Grand

Enjoy An Evening with Paul Gascoigne at Clapham Grand

Popular Bexleyheath pub reopens after a revamp

Guitarist Chantel McGregor plays the Boom Boom Club in Sutton

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

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The team hopes the 1.8m boat will make the 4,000-mile journey on its own.

Epsom College students hoping for world's first remote-controlled transatlantic voyage

Royal seal of approval on a very special Saturday

Royal seal of approval on a very special Saturday

Police undertake 'week of action' against modern slavery in East Surrey

Surrey and Borders study into using AI to help people with dementia wins award in parliament

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Twickenham Stadium

NFL Comes to the UK, Farhan Hussain, Hampton School

How inclusive is Croydon? An interview with Club Soda- an organisation run by people with learning disabilities- Aditi Rammohan Croydon High School

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Woman's Best Friend Henry Sheen, Hampton School

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National news

Calls for Northern Ireland abortion reform pose a political headache for Theresa May (Steve Parsons/PA)

PM congratulates Ireland on abortion decision amid pressure over NI reforms

Lightning hit several areas of southern England (Andrew Lanxon Hoyle/@Batteryhq/PA)

Scores of Stansted flights disrupted after lightning hits fuel system

Serena Alexander-Benson left the UK on Eurotunnel on Friday (Metropolitan Police/PA)

Missing 13-year-old girl who left on EuroTunnel train believed to be in Poland

The two festivalgoers were taken to the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth (PA)

Pair who died during Mutiny Festival were among 15 admitted to hospital

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Middle class cocaine users responsible for gang deaths, says Justice Secretary

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‘Forrest Gump’ Jamie McDonald is running across the US (Jamie McDonald/PA)

Britain’s own Forrest Gump crosses into California on 6,000-mile run across US

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