Merton Rovers suffered their first competitive defeat of the season and will not thank either the referee, whose punctuality and erratic perception of the rule book baffled the crowd watching, or KC's luck for the result. Rovers were one nil down after
NEC Harlequins make one more change to the team announced on Wednesday for their opening game in this seasons European Challenge Cup against Connacht in Galway tonight (7pm), writes Will Thomas. Chris Hala'ufia, originally listed as number eight
An enthralled Richmond Theatre audience was left mesmerised by the Russian Classical Ballet Theatre's production of Sleeping Beauty on Thursday, writes Heather Flood. With its magical and enchanting music, The Sleeping Beauty is regarded as the greatest
Unsettled Kingstonian striker James Rose's future at the club has been thrown into doubt after boss Stuart McIntyre told him he had to fight for his place. The 21-year-old, who has netted only twice this campaign, has not featured in the past three games
Boss Alan Devonshire has admitted the form of Hampton & Richmond Borough veteran Matt Elverson forced him to release former first-choice centre-back Yiadom Yeboah, writes Stuart Amos & Les Rance. The Beveree chief let the 29-year-old join Southern League
Boss Alan Devonshire has admitted the form of Hampton & Richmond Borough veteran Matt Elverson forced him to release former first-choice centre-back Yiadom Yeboah, writes Stuart Amos & Les Rance. The Beveree chief let the 29-year-old join Southern League
In the recent NHS survey it was found that more than half of health service trusts are failing to provide good care. About the same number also fabricated results for the audit. We can thus safely say based on the facts that the health service is not
I wish to make it clear that support for my action to prevent the closures is from Age Concern's head office and it is not from local groups. The latter I have not approached. The evidence I need - the heavy financial cost of enforced isolation -
Regarding your article about the proposed hotel in Ashford at the junction of Stanwell Road and the A30, the spokesperson for the developers is quoted as saying that there would be less traffic nuisance on the A30 because of the blockages the car dealership
At the Spelthorne planning meeting on September 18 the committee decided to report their objection to the Surrey County Council planning and regulatory committee on October 11. The application was for an extension of three years at Oakleaf Farm in Horton
While the Hollywood elite sweep in and out of Leicester Square for the 50th London Film Festival, those in the know are heading to Battersea instead. Despite only being in its fourth year, The Buffalo Black and Asian Short Film Festival - taking place
More people are watching council meetings online than at the town hall, figures reveal. An average of 122 viewers are watching webcast meetings online, while only a handful bother to sit in the council chamber's public gallery. Croydon Council wants
Three men have been charged following a robbery in Thornton Heath last Tuesday, October 10. Paul Ashton, 26, Antwon Wright, 22, and 27-year-old Dennis Albert Rose - all of no fixed address - appeared before JPs at Croydon Magistrates Court on October
Croydon's longest-running real craft fair is experiencing a shortage of stallholders which could put its future in jeopardy. The Sanderstead Village craft fair - now in its 25th year - takes place on November 18 at All Saint's Church Hall, in Onslow
The results of a crime survey, which took place in the north of the borough over the last couple of months, are due out in the next few weeks. Around 2,400 people were interviewed about crime in their neigbourhoods, their views on how crime has affected
A 41-year-old man turned the life of his ex-girlfriend into a living hell, Croydon Crown Court heard. John Cable, was found guilty of harassment, having a knife as an offensive weapon and burglary last Thursday. He denied all the charges. The court
Hercules Wimbledon's veteran cross country runners enjoyed their best ever year in the annual Surrey Veterans cross country championships in Richmond Park, returning with a hat-trick of individual and team medals. Former marathon international Steve
A fingerprint on the side of a chocolate tin helped identity a teacher who led in front of a high-speed train at Purley Oaks station, an inquest has heard. Oliver Winrow, 27, was so badly injured it was impossible to establish who he was, Croydon Coroner's
A Sanderstead family is desperately trying to find a bone marrow donor to save a dying mother. They are battling a lack of Asian blood and organ donors to help Hardish Bakshi. The 52-year-old was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia in July this year
Tooting & Mitcham finally ended their league goal drought in an impressive win over second-placed Dartford at Imperial Fields on Tuesday night. The Terrors had gone five Ryman League Division One South matches without finding the net, but midfielder
AFC Wimbledon reacted with mixed emotions to Monday's FA Cup fourth qualifying round draw away to Exeter City. Dons manager Dave Anderson and chairman Erik Sam-uelson have described the tie as the biggest in the club's history but also expressed regret
Head coach Dean Birrell has warned his Streatham Redskins players they must improve if they are to maintain their 100 per cent start to the season at Milton Keynes on Sunday, writes Jon Fitzmaurice. Redskins stayed top of the English National League
Dulwich Hamlet boss Wayne Burnett was a relieved man after watching his side secure a clean-sheet having conceded nine goals in a week. The Champion Hill side were dumped out of the FA Trophy last Tuesday, losing 7-6 at home to rivals Tooting & Mitcham
Sutton United's management team have denied they are feeling the pressure ahead of Saturday's Conference South trip to Newport County. The club are 16th in the table after a slow start to the season, which has yielded just 11 points from a possible 36
Carshalton Athletic boss Dave Garland has promised another raid on the transfer market after two defeats in four days in which the Robins failed to score. Saturday's 2-0 FA Cup defeat at Havant & Waterlooville was followed by a dreadful 3-0 home reverse
Cash strapped Mayday Hospital is delivering "fair" services to patients but is "weak" when it comes to the use of resources - according to the annual health check ratings produced by the Healthcare Commission. Despite the London Road hospital's £6million
A 21-year-old Selhurst model who was left battered and bruised after an attack by two young knife-wielding girl robbers is warning other women to be on their guard. Naomi Donald, a student at Royal Holloway University, said she believes the attackers
I was astonished at the claims made by Councillor Tony Newman (Cut to Pieces, Croydon Guardian, October 11). Either he suffers from a very short memory or he is attempting to fool Croydon's residents - and himself. He is quoted as saying that the council
When the Conservatives won the local elections in May there was no mention in their manifesto that huge cuts would be made to frontline services. The Conservatives once again fooled the voters. Mike Fisher, the Conservative leader, claims there is a
An exhibition depicting Croydon's heritage through the medium of art will open this month. Paint The Town, which has been created by 10 local female artists, will open to the public on October 14 and run until November 26 at the Hilton Hotel in Purley
While these days many aspire to living as close to London's city centre as possible, 80 years ago people were clamouring to live in the capital's outer fashionable' suburbs such as Croydon. A new exhibition explores why Croydon boomed in the 1920s and
Two Croydon schools met with the minister for London schools in the capital last week to pick up an award for challenging high-achieving pupils. The NACE (National Association for Able Children in Education) Challenge Award was handed to Ashburton Junior
With more than 350 qualifications on offer at Croydon College, choosing the appropriate course and level of study is never easy. But it is possible to embark on an further education course and leave the college with a post graduate qualification. Further
Parents of schoolchildren are often asked to muck in and help out when it comes to their offspring's education. But at one Croydon school parents have helped to redecorate the toilets and dining room as well. The keen parents gave the washrooms and
