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  • Man recovering after being shot in shoulder in Southfields

    A 20-year-old man is recovering after being shot in the shoulder on Tuesday. A police spokesman said: “At 15.02 we were called to an address on Whitlock Drive, Southfields, to reports a 20-year-old man was shot in the shoulder. He was taken to a south

  • Welcome to the Watermans jungle

    This Sunday there is a Jungle Jive Family Funday at Watermans featuring a performances of Giraffes Can’t Dance by Blunderbus Theatre Company. The show, an adaptation of the popular children’s book by poet Giles Andreae and illustrator Guy Parker

  • Magic Mundy stars in Wolverhampton

    It was a busy weekend for Sutton Runners this weekend with various runners competing in no less than ten different events. Marathon stalwart Jim Mundy, not content with running two marathons in Ireland last weekend, also ran the Wolverhampton Marathon

  • Imperial college set to expand in the borough

    The BBC has sold it Woodlands site, on Wood Lane, to Imperial College London in a £28million deal. Imperial College is a science-based institution with a reputation for excellence in teaching and research that attracts 13,000 students and 6,000 staff

  • RUSS

    On the 28th August 2009 after a short illness Mary, Betty, aged 81 years Devoted mum to Colin and loving sister to Wilf and Frank. Funeral Service at Basingstoke Crematorium on Friday 11th September at 1.15 pm. No dark clothing or flowers

  • MARGARET WHITBREAD

    of Hampton Died at West Middlesex Hospital on 8th September 2009. The service will take place on Thursday 17th September 2009 at South West Middlesex Crematorium at 3.40pm. Care of: F.W.Paine

  • Rapley Hilda

    on 7th September, peacefully in Park Lodge Nursing Home aged 96 years. Widow of Wilfred, beloved mother of Ann and Joan. Also much loved grandmother. Funeral Service at Kingston Crematorium on Thursday 24th September 2009 at 2

  • PRITCHARD CYNTHIA (nee Weedon),

    On August 28th 2009 at West Middx Hospital aged 85 years. Funeral at Hanworth Crematorium, Friday September 11th at 11.20 a.m. Donations to British Heart Foundation c/o Wake and Paine, 31 Church Street TW1 3NR

  • BRAYSHAW DAVID

    1937 - 2009 Died peacefully at Galsworthy House Nursing home in Kingston on 27th August 2009 The funeral took place at St. Agatha’s Church on 8th September 2009 at 1.30pm All enquires to Frederick W Paine 265 Ewell Road Surbiton Surrey KT6 7AA

  • Thompson

    Remembered with love Herbert (Grandad) 4.9.74 Herbert (Uncle) 6.9.98 Shirley

  • BISHOP JOHN FREDERICK

    Died peacefully on 29th August 2009 aged 88 years. He will be sadly missed by family and friends Funeral will take place Friday 18th September 11.40 a.m at Kingston Crematorium. Family flowers only Donations to Help For Heroes c/o Frederick

  • The Family of the late EILEEN BEARDSWORTH

    Would like to thank everyone who attended Eileen’s funeral, sent mass cards and condolences. Also Father Peter Jenner who conducted the funeral mass, and Andrew Holmes & Son Funeral Directors for the sympathetic and professional way they

  • Mary Cook

    A very special Mum who will always be missed and loved so much. Jimmy x x x

  • Pamela Joan Harris (Pam) (nee Russell)

    Passed away on 3rd September 2009. Dear Wife of the late Herbert Kenneth, devoted Mother of Christine, Philip & Angela and a wonderful Grandmother. Funeral to take place on 17th September, 4.15pm at Randalls Park Crematorium.

  • KEVIN DUFFY

    Happy 20th Birthday on the 12th September Lots of Love Grandma & Grandad xx

  • Council pedges to reduce landfill

    Merton Council has pledged to reduce the amount of waste the borough sends to landfill. The local authority has teamed up with neighbouring councils, Croydon, Kingston and Sutton, to draw up a plan of action that will overhaul the regions's management

  • Martian biker mice scoop Kingston firm an Emmy

    An animation series about martian mice freedom fighters has scooped a Daytime Emmy in the US. Biker Mice from Mars, produced by Kingston-based Criterion, won the award for performer in an animated programme. Kingston resident Ted Bather, Criterion

  • Gizmo Missing Cat

    Stripey tabby, chunk out of ear tip, micro chipped Oakley Road, Bromley. REWARD GIVEN 020 8462 8318/078 2841 8768

  • Percy Phillips

    Died at Atkinson Morley Hospital on the 27/08/2009 Cremation to be held at Randalls Park Crematorium on Thursday 10th September 2009 at 17:00 hours (5pm) No Flowers Please

  • RIORDAN TERRY

    Ex R.N. and Formerly of Tom Porter & Sons Passed away peacefully on 31st August 2009 aged 90 years. Following a long illness. He will be sadly missed by all his Family & Friends. Funeral will take place Tuesday 15th September

  • BARNEY ABBERTON

    Devoted family man d. 5th September 2004. What will remain of us is love.

  • Peter Wilson

    13/11/1934 to 16/08/2009 Pauline, Steven, Alison, Mandy, Lisa & Families would like to express their sincere thanks to family, friends and colleagues for the love and support shown to us during this very sad time. He will stay forever

  • PHYLLIS MUMME

    Passed away suddenly on Tuesday 25th August. A Thanksgiving Service will be held on 17th September at 1pm at the All Saints Church, Banstead. She was much loved and will be sadly missed by her family and many friends. Family flowers

  • ROBERT WALTER HANDYSIDE “BOB”

    Passed peacefully away on 22nd August 2009 aged 78. Much loved and sadly missed by his family and friends. Service at Croydon Crematorium on Wednesday 9th September at 1.45pm. Enquiries to W.A.Truelove & Son Ltd 020 8647 1032

  • Hero soldier: 'I was just doing my job'

    A soldier who braved gunfire and landmines to recover the body of a decorated bomb disposal hero has been awarded the Military Cross. Company Sergeant Major (CSM) Ben Kelly, from Richmond, was given the military honour today for his fearless actions

  • PHILIP BERRY

    Aged 84, former teacher at Bushey School, Wimbledon. Died in Kingston Hospital on 10th July 2009. Funeral to take place at Putney Vale Crematorium on Monday 7th September 2009 at 1pm. No Flowers by Request. Enquiries to

  • Ks sign new keeper

    Kingstonian have provided extra competition for keeper Luke Garrard by signing former Wycombe Wanderers goalkeeper Ashlee Jones. The 22-year-old finished last season at Adams Park having previously been at Fisher Athletic, and has been playing for

  • Thomas Howard

    CONGRATULATIONS on your 100th birthday 5th September love from all the family x x x

  • Third Battersea shooting in 24 hours

    Police have reported another shooting in Battersea just 24 hours after two men were seriously wounded in gun incidents. A woman found shooting marks in her front door in Westbridge Road at 4.30pm yesterday when she returned home. Police

  • Michael Mannion (Ganzey)

    Anniversary mass on 4th September 09 at St. Josephs Church in Colliers Wood at 9am. Your presence we miss your memory we treasure loving you always forgetting you never. Remember U, Remember S, putting them together remember us. Love

  • KARL “TEDDY” MORRIS

    Passed away Thurs 20th Aug 2009 Funeral Service at Sutton Cemetery on Fri 4th Sept 12pm. Flowers and donations to Cancer Research UK All enquiries to W A TRUELOVE AND SONS 0208 642 8211

  • Michael Lees

    08/08/1934 - 17/08/2009 Much loved Husband, Dad, Grandad & Great-Grandad Died peacefully aged 75 at St Raphael’s Hospice Dearly missed by us all Funeral to take place at South London Crematorium SW16 5JG on Friday 28th August at 2.30pm

  • Stuart Coyle

    Just a prayer from the family who loved you Just a memory fond and true In our hearts you will live forever Because we thought the world of you God Bless Mary, mum, Niall & all the family

  • Kingston challenges Quins prop Lambert to take chance

    Harlequins head coach John Kingston has told prop Mark Lambert he has a great chance to become a first choice front row, but must take it with both hands. The 24-year-old has been plagued by injury since graduating from the club’s famed academy

  • Marian Roberts

    September 5th 2002. Sadly missed but always in our hearts and thoughts Frank, Allan and Barbara.

  • Moles in trouble as 10-man Trams run them down

    Croydon 3 Molesey 2 (James McShane 3, Owen Bent 73) Molesey made the midweek trip to the Trams with the supporters saying that this was a must-win game, even this early in the season. The Moles' poor run of results through August and the first

  • Mounsey Richard Foster

    formerly of Penrith, Cumberland and Putney, London passed away peacefully in Shifnal, Shropshire on 18th August 2009 aged 85 years. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. Enquiries to: Williams Funerals (Telford) Ltd, telephone

  • Terry Bayley

    We talk about you often, of things you’d say or do. We have such lovely memories,but still we wish we had you. Love Carol, Liam & Lorna x x x

  • BARNEY ABBERTON

    Devoted family man d. 5th September 2004. What will remain of us is love

  • Week of play for kids and grown-ups

    Young children and their parents have been invited to celebrate the first national Sure Start National Children’s Centre Week. Family events will be held across the borough’s nine children’s centres - which give antenatal, parenting, childcare and

  • JOHN WILLIAM KENT GODWIN

    of Richmond Hill. Who left us on Thursday 13th August Will be sadly missed by his beloved mother Gladys, partner, family & friends. Service and flowers, 10 am Thursday 27th August, Hanworth Crematorium, Uxbridge Road, TW11. Followed by a celebration

  • Surbiton teams continue pre-season preparations

    Surbiton’s top men’s and women’s sides continue the final stages of their preparations for the new season this weekend. The men’s first XI, who finished fifth in England’s elite 10-team EHL Premier Division last season, won both their pre-season friendlies

  • Eileen Beardsworth

    sadly passed away on the 16th of August 2009 funeral to be held at St Catherines of Siena Chessington, on Wednesday 2nd of September 12 noon followed by the committal at Randalls park crematorium at 1.15 pm she was much loved and will be sadly

  • SOPHIE COLLINS

    on 19th August 2009. All our love Mum, Dad, Tom, Ben, Rose and all the family. XXX

  • JOHN TAPPING (Jack)

    14.01.1931 - 03.09.2008 In memory of a dear husband, dad & grandad. Our thoughts and love are with you always. Still missed very much, Your loving wife Jean and all your family.

  • MARJORIE MOLLYTHOMPSON (nee Peet)

    Passed away aged 88 on 7th August at Orchard House Nursing Home. Much loved wife of Arthur (d.1980) and mother/in law of Nick/Sutchinda and Graham/ Lynn and grandmother of Genevieve. Will be greatly missed by friends and family Funeral at Christ

  • LOST DOG

    Small dog (Bichon Frise) with curly, white fur and an orange and green collar. Much loved family pet. Missing since 12/08/09 from Hood Rd, Wimbledon, near Wimbledon Rugby Club. Reward for information leading to his return. Please call Sophie: 07973460551

  • WINNETT RAYMOND WILLIAMS

    Passed away peacefully at home 9th August 2009 aged 84 Beloved husband of the late Pat for 62 years and much loved dad of Ken & Valerie. Brother to Arthur, grandad and great grandad. Will be missed by family and friends. Funeral

  • Minnie O’Donohue

    Passed away on the 10th August 2009. Loving wife, mother and grandmother. The funeral will be held at St Barnabas R.C Church Molesey at 2pm on the 27th August. Family flowers only donations if desired to Princess Alice Hospice

  • Lewis Babb

    Please contact Raymond Babb rainman41@ymail.com or call 07939 646619

  • JANES EILEEN

    Formally of 3 Vincent Avenue, Tolworth. Later years Rosclare Residential Home Eileen passed peacefully away in her sleep on the 29th July in her 99th year. A lovely lady who will be very much missed by all her friends

  • LEN MANNING

    23.08.2004 Still miss you, love you, think of you every day Love Sheila, Jane, Libby & Bradley

  • COLIN TURNER

    (Colin’s School of Driving) 3.4.1945 - 10.8.2009 Colin taken so suddenly, without time to say goodbye. Will be sadly missed by Edna, children and grandchildren. Funeral at Randalls Park Crematorium, Randalls Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22

  • Gretta Condon

    In loving memory of a dear Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother who passed away on 21st August 2008 Sadly missed by Bernie, Angela & Family

  • John Charles Benson

    21/01/1937 - 24/08/2007 Two long and lonely years held together with memories of happier times, where ever you are, what ever you are doing, our thoughts are with you always. From all of us that love and miss you. xxxx

  • Clapham betting shop robbed this morning

    Two men robbed the William Hill betting shop in Clapham Park Road, Clapham Common. Metropolitan Police said they were called to the incident at 9.03am. A police spokesman said: “Two men robbed the building before running away. Flying squad detectives

  • David Thomas Peace

    1924 - 2009 The Peace family is sad to announce David’s death on Saturday 8th August 2009 David was a larger than life character who will be greatly missed. A celebration of his life will be held at 2pm on Thursday 3rd September at St Stephen

  • MARY MARTIN

    13.4.1957-19.8.1994 Still missing you, always in our thoughts. Love from Mum, Dad, Peter, John, Karen and families

  • WINNIE PATRICK

    6.7.1918 - 7.8.2009 Mum, your presence we miss Your memory we treasure Loving you always Forgetting you never Love always Your familyc

  • Ron Trout

    23.09.1931 - 19.07.2009 formally of Kingston sadly passed away in St Catherines Hospice, Preston. A Memorial Service in celebration of his life will be held on 25.08.09 at 7.30pm St Peters Church, Norbiton. Everyone Welcome Many Thanks

  • DORMER ALFRED DSM “TUBBY”

    18.8.1999 Remembered always with our wonderful Mum EMILY ELIZABETH DORMER 5.9.2000 Always in our thoughts Love all the family.

  • Robert James Saunders

    Otherwise known as ‘Fat Bob’ Born 13th April 1938 passed away suddenly on Friday 7th August 2009. He leaves his wife Yvonne, Daughter Nicky and Grandchildren Joshua, Chester and India Rose. He was a much loved husband, father and grandfather

  • NORMAN ALFRED FLETCHER

    Formally of Tooting Died in the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, Margate on 4th August 2009 aged 73 years. Funeral Service to be held on Friday 21st August 12 Noon at Thanet Crematorium, Manston Road, Margate. Flowers or donations

  • Eco-community homes opens their doors to the public

    Sustainable living project BedZED, in Hackbridge, will be open to the public during the Open House London weekend. The event is taking place on September 19 and 20. Some 700 buildings of all shapes and sizes will open their doors to

  • "Good Samaritan" clue to race murder

    Police are looking for a mystery motorist who gave an injured youth a lift to hospital shortly after the murder of a grandfather outside a Tooting mosque. Officers believe the driver of the red Series 1 BMW was acting as a “good Samaritan”

  • DENNIS HAMMERTON

    Aged 86. Sadly passes away at his home on Saturday 1st August. rest in peace. Missed by Frank, Wayne, Gerald, Carol, Shelly, Chloe and Sean. Funeral at Randalls Park Crematorium, 21st August 2009 at 3.30pm. All welcome after service to Royal British

  • RICKY HARRIS

    Loved too much to be forgotten. All my love always Paula xxx

  • LEN BLACKER

    Still loved and missed so much bu us all. God bless. Shirley, Sue, Kim, Mandy and Debs.

  • New funding to fight Croydon burglaries

    Croydon has been awarded an extra £77,000 to fight crime in the borough after burglary figures rose sharply. The Home Office cash will help to fund a wide range of activity, including a dedicated proactive police team recently set up to tackle

  • Student duo at London Fashion Week

    Two Balham sixth formers with a passion for fashion are finalists in a London Fashion Week competition. Lee-Ann Willoughby and Jacqueline Boakye, from St Francis Xavier College, will see their creations modelled on catwalks later this month

  • Croydon's top brass hold Q&A session

    Croydon residents will have the chance to grill the borough’s top policy makers this month in a question and answer session on crime. Borough commander, Adrian Roberts and Croydon Council’s cabinet member for safety, councillor Gavin Barwell

  • Gang of burglars discovered by pensioner

    A trio of burglars who terrified an elderly man in his own home are wanted by the police. An appeal has been launched after the 66-year-old was held down and robbed when he returned to find the criminals inside his house in Rose Avenue, Mitcham

  • Live Q&A with Sam Mendes

    Clapham Picturehouse will be screening a live satellite question and answer session with Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes on Monday. The acclaimed film maker, who directed American Beauty and Revolutionary Road, will join the cinema after

  • Officers carry out dawn drugs raids in Walton

    Surrey Police carried out dawn drug raids at six separate addresses in Walton, on Wednesday, September 9. More than 70 officers and two dog units took part in the raids as part of a community action day in the area. A 39-year-old man and a 24-year-old

  • Are there UFOs in Epsom's skies?

    People spotted a group of lights in the sky flying in formation above Epsom on Sunday evening. The mysterious lights moving in an arrow shaped formation were seen at around 9pm and some were flashing and appearing to change colours.

  • Band profile: Meretto

    Crystal Palace-based Meretto release their new single Devotion on Monday, followed by their second album Street Talking in November. Here, guitarist Stu Bell talks to Graham Moody about the new material, working with Dan Swift and his ideal festival line-up

  • Engelbert's moving with the times

    Engelbert Humperdinck may have been around a long while but he knows how to move with the times, using the internet to promote his three latest albums. The singer, now in his 74th year, completes his UK tour at Fairfield Halls on Monday before

  • Bees must handle more than hitman Rhodes

    Bees boss Andy Scott insists he hasn’t hatched a secret plan to halt Hudderfield Town striker Jordan Rhodes because the high-flying Terriers have other threats. Rhodes enjoyed an impressive loan spell with the Bees from Ipswich Town last season as he

  • Old folks left stranded as thieves steal minibus

    All outings for a group of disabled and old people have been cancelled thanks to the action of callous thieves, who stole a minibus from outside an old people’s care home. The theft is also going to make visits to doctors and hospital more

  • Splashing out £50k on high street art

    Leatherhead town centre’s pedestrianised areas are to get a £260,000 makeover and another £50,000 is to be spent on works of art to brighten the town. The money is coming from developers who have received planning permission for a variety of

  • Male escort drugs mule sentenced to two years' imprisonment

    A male escort moonlighting as a drugs mule has been put behind bars, after cops found him with £25,000 of cocaine in Surbiton. Adrian Skervin, 28, was given a two year sentence, despite his local church pastor standing as a character witness and telling

  • Best buildings to go on show

    A revolutionary library and trend-setting apartment block are two architectural gems opening their doors this weekend. Herne Hill’s Carnegie Library and Pullman Court in Streatham will be the focus of free guided tours as part of the capital’s Open

  • Evans no closer to filling Richards' void at Quins

    Harlequins chief executive Mark Evans says the club is a way off filling the void left by Dean Richards in its coaching department, despite an opening day defeat to London Wasps. Head coach John Kingston’s best laid plans were blown out of

  • Conquering fear of heights for charity

    A Sutton girl confronted her fear of heights and abseiled down one of the tallest buildings in Britain for charity. Lisa Taylor, 26, of Lymescote Gardens, roped down the 455ft tall Guys Hospital Tower to raise funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care

  • Former gang members wanted to tackle Croydon youth crime

    Former gang members are being asked to volunteer for a pioneering project in Croydon to tackle youth crime. Croydon’s Pathways project, a Home Office initiative being piloted in the borough, has been set up to prevent gang or group-related

  • Prolific fundraiser's efforts recognised

    A music teacher who raised thousands of pounds for charity has won a national award. Liz Wardle, 54, from Sutton, has won the Macular Disease Society (MDS) Chairman’s Award, for raising more than £20,000 since 2004, when she took up the cause