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Model student gets perfect marks in religious studies GCSE

A 16-year-old West Norwood student got the highest mark possible in one of his GCSE exams as well as scooping 11 A* grades. James D’Costa scored a perfect 200 out of 200 in his religious studies exam this summer at the Cardinal Vaughan Memorial school

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Richard O'Brien talks Rocky Horror

More than 36 years since it first hit the West End stage, the Rocky Horror Show is still going strong and returns to New Wimbledon Theatre this week. Here, writer and creator Richard O'Brien talks to Graham Moody about the show's longevity, obsessive

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Tennis court and swimming pool planned for Battersea Power Station

This is the first picture of plans for a tennis court and swimming pool on top of a redevelopoed Battersea Power Station. Real Estate Opportunities, which owns the power station site, said the facilities were part of a plan for a health club

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First exhibition for Croydon artist

A budding photographer from Croydon will be holding her first ever exhibition at an art galley in Brixton on Wednesday. Maria Thompson, who lives in South Norwood, will be presenting Comfort in Chaos at the Red Gate Gallery in Coldharbour Lane.

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Tube plan for Streatham under consideration says TfL

Ambitious plans to bring the tube to Streatham have taken a step closer to reality. Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed it is considering a southward extension of the Bakerloo underground line to the area. The line would go via Camberwell and Herne

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Wimbledon's heritage hits the web

The Wimbledon Society’s award-winning museum is entering the internet age with the launch its own website. Virtual tours, together with the latest news and recent acquisitions of the museum, will be available at wimbledonmuseum.org.uk later this

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Car passenger critically injured in Epsom smash

A front seat passenger was critically injured after the car in which he was travelling crashed into a wall in Longmead Road, Epsom, at about 11.55pm on Saturday. The dark coloured Citroen was being driven at speed and failed to negotiate the roundabout

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Sutton student's film picked for festival screening

Students who produced a documentary on Sutton’s heritage will walk the red carpet after their film was plucked to be shown at a festival. The Wallington High School for Girls pupils will show Obsession with Fashion at the Co-operative Young Filmmakers

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Young businessman beats hundreds to win national award

A local entrepreneur beat hundreds of others to win a telecommunications award. Dean Rhodes-Brandon, manager of Carshalton-based Yourlocalcinema.com, a website which lists subtitled and audio described film screenings taking place in the UK for people

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Former postie's diamond day

A former postman had no idea his future was sorted when he went on a coach trip to Southend more than 60 years ago. William Winfield and wife Jean, aged 82 and 81, celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary last Thursday in Smeaton Road, Southfieds

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New boss Vines threatens Carshalton cull

New Carshalton Athletic boss Francis Vines has placed his players on high alert after warning they will face the chop if they don’t shape up fast. The former Basingstoke Town, Crawley Town and Farnborough chief took charge last week in the

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Positives for Wimbledonians despite defeat

Old Wimbledonians began their league campaign with a 24-11 defeat at Old Wellingtonians on Saturday. They actually led with just four minutes remaining, but some poor decision-making cost them dear. However, newcomers Cormac Healy and Tom Wheeler

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Mayor of Elmbridge opens Hersham station taxi rank

Mayor of Elmbridge Councillor James Vickers officially opened a new taxi rank at Hersham station this week. He also took time to talk to some of the borough’s taxi drivers as well as commuters using the station in Molesey Road. One taxi driver, Ejaz

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RunKingston reaches 20-year milestone

The 20th RunKingston on Sunday, October 11 is set to be the biggest yet according to organisers Human Race Events. The first event, personally organised by race director John Lunt, took place in 1990 with a handful of runner taking part in what was

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Sears set for scan on ankle

Freddie Sears is set for a scan on his ankle in the morning after leaving Selhurst Park in a cast on Saturday. The Crystal Palace youngster was a second-half substitute in the 4-0 thrashing by Scunthorpe United and missed a late penalty, despite wrestling

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Croydon boxer killed at bus stop by best friend, court hears

A talented boxer from Croydon travelling to see his newborn son was stabbed to death by his former friend, a court heard. Ghanaian former professional fighter John “King” Abbey, 26, died from a stab wound to the heart as he waited with his

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Eagles crisis meeting agenda revealed

Neil Warnock showed his Crystal Palace players videos of their only league win this season in a crisis meeting at the club's training ground yesterday. The Eagles manager took the unusual step of calling his players in on a Sunday after the 4-0 hammering

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Tadworth pair take age-group honours

Tadworth AC’s David Williamson finished 292nd out of 1,900 competitors in the London Duathlon at Richmond Park last weekend. Williamson completed the 14km run and 20km bike ride in one hour 45 minutes 39 seconds, five minutes faster than last year.

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Fifth shooting this week

A 29-year-old man was shot in the leg in Tooting on Saturday in the fifth gun incident in the borough this week. The man was reportedly shot in Arnold Road near Tooting rail station. He made his way to hospital, where staff alerted the

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Would be barman who kicked bouncer in Kingston sentenced

A teenager who kicked a doorman in the face when he got thrown out of a Kingston pub has been told to attend an alcohol treatment programme. Unemployed Jack Elliot, 19, lashed out after being thrown out of the Kingston Tup for being drunk and

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Epsom College dominate hockey opener

All three Epsom College senior girls hockey teams chalked up victories over Eastbourne College on Saturday in their first outing of the regular season. The first XI ground out a 2-0 win a resilient Eastbourne side, with Natalie Sciver outstanding

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Kingston club full of golden wonders

The Kingston-based Khalsa Karate Confederation have been celebrating after claiming four gold medals at the British Karate Championships in Edinburgh. The golds were won by twin brothers Cuba and Bleu Parris, in the kumite (fighting) competition,

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Win tickets to see We Will Rock You!

Seen by over 9.5 million people worldwide, We Will Rock You is now storming into its eighth year and is the biggest rock theatrical event of the century! This sensational show continues to raise the roof and brings audiences to their feet with

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Cats start with impressive victory

Old Caterhamians started their season with a 54-24 victory over Old Isleworthians in the first round of the National Junior Vase at Park Avenue on Saturday. It took Cats just four minutes to open the scoring through Alex Rinngale, with Jess Barnes

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International netball stars in Croydon

Pupils at Royal Russell School have been put through their paces by Bath netball players Tamsin Greenway, of England, and Welsh international Bianca Modeste. Greenway, who started playing netball aged 12, told the year six-nine pupils that her top tip

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Daws out to make an early impression

Boxer Lenny Daws says he has learnt from his mistakes and will make an early impression when he takes on Barry Morrison for the British light-welterweight title on Friday. The 30-year-old lost the famous Lonsdale belt to the Scotsman by a split decision

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Herne Hill vets retain road relay title

Herne Hill Harriers over-40s regained their Surrey Road Relay title at Wimbledon Park on Saturday, writes Geoff Jerwood. Tony Harran, Ed Barrow, Vic Maughn and Mike Boyle saw off competition from the other M40 teams from the county by 39 seconds

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Rice calls time on boxing career

After more than 50 years in the fight game, the final bell has sounded on Ron Rice’s boxing career. The Sutton-based former featherweight, who enjoyed more than 50 pro fights before turning his hand to officiating and timekeeping, has called time on

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Bungalow refused for risk of making Elmbridge Council a "laughing stock"

An application to build a bungalow in Claygate has been refused planning permission, after one Elmbridge councillor claimed the local authority would be a “laughing stock” if it got the go-ahead. Although an Elmbridge planning officer recommended the

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Father blames upbringing for assaulting girlfriend at Surbiton home

A father lashed out at his girlfriend because he had a troubled upbringing and could not cope with family arguments, Kingston Magistrates’ Court heard on Friday, September 11. Wayne Taylor, 29, admitted assaulting the mother of his child at their home

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Hercules target place in British Athletics League

Hercules Wimbledon's senior men's team will battle to return to the prestigious British Athletcis League after a 16-year gap when they compete in the qualifying match at Tilsley Park, Abingdon, on Saturday. The squad survived the first hurdle to get

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Payne's late strike keeps Sutton in the cup

Stefan Payne struck with five minutes to go to keep Sutton United in the FA Cup on Saturday. Trailing 2-0 to a Margate side who had signed ex-Sutton players Steve Weston and Paul Nicholls the previous week, United had been thrown a lifeline through

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On to a Goode thing

Defender-turned-goalscoring midfielder Aaron Goode knows that if anyone can revive his hopes of a professional career, it is Tooting & Mitcham boss Billy Smith. Starmaker Smith can lay claim to discovering such gems as Ian Wright, Andy Gray and Alan

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Real life David and Goliath

Hi, my name is Sheila Perkins. I and all the residents that live around the Gas Works in Western Road, Mitcham would like to tell you about how Nationalgrid are treating them. The residents have twice won Planning Applications, once on their own and

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Surbiton looking good for new campaign

Reading 1 Surbiton 2 Surbiton, who finished fifth in England’s 10-team elite premier division men’s hockey league last season, completed their preparations for the new campaign with a win by the odd goal in three at Sonning Lane on Sunday afternoon

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Eoin completes Wimbledon hat-trick

Serpentine’s Eoin O’Connell made it three wins in a row in the Wimbledon Common 5km parkrun on Saturday morning. He clocked 17 minutes six seconds to finish ahead of Highgate Harriers’ Damian Shirley (17.59), with unattached teenager John EC

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Crystal Palace 'big cat' may be a huge black labrador

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Problem pub shut down

A Mitcham pub notorious for anti-social behaviour has been shut down after unqualified staff were caught running the bar. The Burn Bullock in London Road, opposite Mitcham’s famous and historic cricket pitch, was closed by police on Friday, September

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Freddy wins West Ewell Anglers match

Freddy Winters claimed West Ewell Anglers’ junior section’s final four-hour match of the season last month at Paddock’s Lake with a 17lb 6oz winning catch. Josh Carslake finished second (16lb 8oz) with Polly Winters third (10lb 12oz).

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The day Clarence Street, Kingston, stood still

A Facebook-driven phenomena stopped Kingston in its tracks on Saturday, as hundreds gathered to participate in the town’s first flash mob. The Big Freeze was the brainchild of Bristol University student Josh Forwood, who decided Kingston was the perfect

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Neil Fox tees up in New Malden for testicular cancer

Radio DJ Neil Fox teed off a campaign against testicular cancer at a golf centre in New Malden on Thursday, September 9. He visited World of Golf to take the first swing at special numbered golf balls as he attempted to hit a designated target. The

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Staines handed away FA Cup draw

Staines Town have been drawn away at Sittingbourne Town in the second qualifying round of the FA Cup sponsored by E.On. The tie is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2009 (3pm). In 1984-85 the Swans were held to a draw in Kent, but went on to

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Richmond Volleyball nominated for top award

Richmond Volleyball Club is one of three sports clubs or organisations that have been shortlisted for community partner award. Two years ago the club received funding from Kingston Council to develop the club at Kingston College and introduce

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Rose Hill finish as runners-up

Rose Hill enjoyed a 53-52 victory over Carshalton last weekend to finish as runners-up in the Sutton & Epsom League. Members of both clubs look forward to renewing the contest during the winter at Thomas Wall.

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Kingstonian FC host golf day

Kingstonian FC are holding a Golf Day on Thursday 1st October 2009 at Hampton Court Palace Golf Club. The day includes coffee and bacon rolls on arrival, an 18-hole fourball Stableford team competition, a three-course dinner and a prize-giving and

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Buzz forming for Weybridge's National Honey Show

The National Honey Show - the last major bee keeping event of the year - takes place in Weybridge at the end of next month. As well as giving bee keepers the chance to show off the pickings from this year’s honey harvest, there will also be stands demonstrating

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E.coli's sister farm in Epsom no risk to public, say owners

Owners of the farm at the centre of the E.coli outbreak said there is no crossover risk of infection at their sister farm in Epsom. Horton Park Children’s Farm, Epsom, a sister farm to the Godstone attraction is open for business. Godstone

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Below-par Staines hang on for victory

Despite being below their best, Staines made it two wins out of two in London One North with a hard-fought 19-10 victory over Letchworth Garden City on Saturday, writes Tony Brightwell. On a warm day, Letchworth adapted to the conditions well with

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Bennett eyes Ireland recall with Bees

Brentford defender Alan Bennett has admitted he still has ambitions of returning to the Republic of Ireland set-up and believes that can be achieved at Griffin Park. The 27-year-old, who signed a two year contract with the club over the summer

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Richmond suffer a second defeat

Richmond’s first home game of the season featured the visit of Ealing, always a tough local fixture, and part of a very challenging opening month of league matches, writes Tim Forrester. Richmond have not always produced their best form against Ealing

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Little League looking for new players

Raynes Park Little League, which kicked off on Saturday, are still seeing players of all abilities for their junior and senior leagues. Girls born between September 1, 1998 and August 31, 2002 and boys born between September 1, 1996 and August 31,

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Ashford make hard work of FA Cup win

Ashford made heavy work of defeating their spirited opponents from the Sussex County League in the FA Cup on Saturday, writes Terry Ryan. Crawley Down kicked off on a difficult pitch and, within the first three minutes found themselves a goal up, Davis

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Chelsea legend Kerry Dixon at Kingstonian

Kingstonian FC are organising an evening with former Chelsea and England striker Kerry Dixon on Friday, November 20. The event will also feature an Indian buffet courtesy of the Sesame Restaurant near Kingsmeadow. There will be a seating limit of

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Warnock apologises to Palace fans

Neil Warnock apologised to the Crystal Palace fans on Saturday after his side were humiliated 4-0 by Scunthorpe United at Selhurst Park. The Eagles boss refused to speak to his players after the game and hauled them into the club's training ground yesterday

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Wanderers takeaway useful assistance from McDonald's

Wandle Wanderers have been given a helping hand by their local McDonald’s restaurant. The Putney-based U12s will benefit from new kit and coaching equipment that will help the players during training sessions and improve their skills on the

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Banstead boys celebrate cup triumph

Banstead U9s won the NEC cricket final at Beddington CC. They beat Sutton in a thrilling final that went down to the last ball. Both teams won their individual zones, beating teams such as Purley and Reigate Priory. Sutton’s U10s team won their

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Former pupil becomes headmaster

A former pupil who did ‘not like school very much’ became the headmaster 40 years after leaving a preparatory school. Chris Fenwick, 56, was chosen to be the new head at Collingwood School, in Sutton, the same school he frequented from the

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Raitt crowned Surrey PGA champion

Andrew Raitt was the only player to break par as he wrapped up a convincing win at the Surrey PGA Championship, writes David Clark. The PGA South Region Order of Merit leader signed for rounds of 68 and 69 at Effingham Golf Club to finish five-under-par

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Park's bid for bonus point thwarted

Barnes 6 Rosslyn Park 25 Out-gunned in just about every department, Barnes still played with an unquenchable spirit to deny Park the bonus point their degree of superiority might otherwise have brought. With skipper Rob Jewell injured and three

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Rain forces early finish to Alfie's race

Wimbledon kart racer Alfie Brown took part in the fifth round of the MSA British Championships, otherwise known as the Super One series, which were held at Nutts Corner Circuit in Co.Antrim. Racing in the ultra competitive Cadets class, Alfie’s meeting

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Clan battle in gantry of death

Clans of medieval enthusiasts attempted to dispatch one another at a straw amphitheatre in Carshalton. MacMillan nurses watched nervously from the sidelines as baying spectators gathered for a tournament known as the gantry of death.

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Palace player ratings v Scunthorpe United

Julian Speroni: Not at fault for any of the goals really but yet to keep a clean sheet this season and was too rash coming out of goal a couple of times. 5 Danny Butterfield: Should have been closer to Hayes for second goal and was left a little exposed

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Spurs Legends honour Ashford keeper

Goalkeeper Paul Burgess is honoured for his 19 years at Ashford Town (Middlesex) with a testimonial match later this month. Having signed for the Ash Trees in the summer of 1990, Burgess has made 651 first-team appearances, as well as playing in countless

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Bees secure a useful point away to Terriers

Huddersfield Town 0 Brentford 0 Brentford held the league’s highest scorers at bay and were unlucky not to grab one at the other end as they played out a goalless draw with Huddersfield at the Galpharm Stadium on Saturday. After a subdued

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10-man Staines beaten in stoppage time

Staines Town were sunk by a goal in the third minute of stoppage time at Wheatsheaf Lane on Saturday. It was harsh on Staines, who thought they had saved a point when keeper Louis Wells dived to his left to brilliantly save David Rainford’s penalty

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Sanderstead teenager's TV debut

A teenager from Croydon made his TV debut last weekend in a new programme called My Almost Famous Family. Matt Morgan, 15, from Sanderstead, plays Isaac Swann in the 11-part children’s musical comedy. The show is about a step-family who perform

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Robins dumped out of FA Cup by lowly Whitstable

Whitstable Town 2 Carshalton Athletic 1 Carshalton’s interest in the country’s premier cup competition proved as brief as possible as the turbulence of the past few days off the field seemed to transmit itself to the players who proved unable

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Late show wins it for Tanners

Leatherhead won this FA Cup tie with late strikes from Marc Elston and Hassan Nyang in a match that looked to be heading towards a goal-less stalemate and replay. The Tanners have had their fair share of highs and lows over the years in the FA Cup

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Esher are on fire

Mike Schmid’s Esher continued their scintillating start to the season after taking their points tally past the 200 mark with a comprehensive 62-15 win over Cinderford. The first half saw a brace of tries by Esher’s Samoan international scrum half

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Traynor on fire to steer Ks through

Bognor Regis Town 1 Kingstonian 4 A hat-trick from on-fire striker Bobby Traynor saw Ks safely into the second qualifying round of the FA Cup in a thrilling encounter against fellow Ryman Premier League side Bognor Regis that was much closer than

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Triples joy for Ashford

Ashford gained a narrow victory over Esher last week -a result which kick-started an action-packed couple of days for the club. MEN'S MIDWEEK MATCH - ESHER 83 ASHFORD 94 Five triples were played in this match. Both teams won two and lost two triples

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Rodman to appear before RFU

Rosslyn Park player Douglas Rodman faces an RFU disciplinary hearing tonight over his sending off in a pre-season match. Rodman was sent off for striking in a match against Civil Service on August 22. The case will be heard by disciplinary chairman

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All-Merton Park final this Sunday

Merton Park make history in the Kingston & District final on Saturday when two teams from the club play each other for the pairs title. Last Saturday Merton Park ran out 38-34 winners at hosts Cheam to win the Past Times Trophy. Meanwhile, Merton

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Moles' cup dreams given a Bash-ing

In the end, history will show that Molesey lost 3-2, with Owen Bent and James McShane the scorers. However, for large chunks of Saturday’s FA Cup first qualifying round against Bashley, the Moles stood toe-to-toe with their Hampshire opponents, who

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Police crash out of cup

The Metropolitan Police made an early exit from the FA Cup against Premier Division Club Tonbridge Angels on Saturday. On 39 minutes Lee Minshill for the home side picked up a cross and from the edge of the Police area drove the ball into the far

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Letters sorted in the street after postal strikes

Post office staff in Wimbledon have resorted to sorting letters in the street, in a desperate bid to beat a growing backlog of mail. They were spotted sorting post in Worple Road on Sunday, prompting an angry reaction from customers. A huge backlog is

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Warlingham romp to opening day win

Ten-try Warlingham set themselves up for this Saturday’s local derby with Purley John Fisher with a comprehensive 60-0 thrashing of Old Dunstonians. The Hamsey Green club’s new squad system saw their first and second teams score 185 points and concede

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Wednesday afternoon racing at Sandown

Sandown Park hosts an afternoon of racing this Wednesday. Tickets booked in advance start at £15 for the grandstand and £22 for the Premier Enclosure. For more details call 01372 470047 or visit www.sandown.co.uk

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Successful relay weekend for Harriers

Croydon Harriers' road runners enjoyed their most successful outing in three years at the Surrey relay championships on Saturday, writes Matthew Kiernan. The Harriers finished 14th in the six stage relay at Wimbledon and showed encouraging signs ahead

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Rams bow out of cup

CROYDON ATHLETIC 0 WORTHING 1 FA Cup 1st Round Qualifying The Rams crashed out of the FA Cup to a solitary goal at the hands of a hardworking Worthing side at the KT Stadium. It started well for the home side though, with Tom

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Staines have grounds for celebration

Staines Town's Graham Gould was presented with the FA Groundsman of the Year runner up award for the Ryman Premier League last week. TV pundit Mark Lawrenson made the presentation at a dinner in Windsor. Staines chairman Alan Boon then re-presented

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Lorry driver banned for 105mph A3 speeding

A lorry driver has been banned from driving by Staines Magistrates’ Court last week, after being recorded travelling along a 50mph limit stretch of the A3 in Claygate at more than 100mph. On Thursday, September 10, the court was told Stuart Dickson,

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Labour walkout after permission given for Croydon council's new headquarters

The council’s controversial new headquarters was given planning approval as opposition members refused to vote on the scheme. The four Labour party members of the planning committee walked out of the meeting on Thursday, in protest of the proposal

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Kingston councillors want more power to support Kingston Hospital foundation trust bid

Councillors have thrown their weight behind plans to give Kingston Hospital more independence within the NHS, but demanded more influence on the board. MPs Edward Davey and Susan Kramer also signed up as foundation trust members ahead of

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‘Fostering a creative collaboration’ with art

For the first time ever, Epsom College has an artist in residence. Working from her studio on the top floor of the art school, professional artist Sam Walker will bring a new dimension to the school’s art department. The residency will

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Norbury man stabbed to death in argument at house

A Norbury man was fatally stabbed after an argument in a south London house. The dead man was identified as Perry Nelson Jr, 24, who died after suffering stab wounds in the incident in Southampton Way, Peckham on Thursday September 10.

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Will Mitcham save world's oldest cricket club?

The Mitcham community has been rallying around its local cricket club - believed to be the oldest in the world - in an effort to save it from financial collapse. Since last month’s shock report that Mitcham Cricket Club's current financial situation

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Crossing joy for local horses and riders in Richmond Park

Horses and riders from Wandsworth will be able to negotiate the A3 safely from next month when a 30-year wait for a crossing comes to an end. Riders have been campaigning to Transport for London (TfL) since 1979 for a new crossing linking Richmond

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Prostitutes, drug dealers, and kerb crawlers targeted by vice squad

Prostitutes, drug dealers, and kerb crawlers in Streatham will be the target of a new vice unit set up by Lambeth police. The specialist unit is being established at Streatham Police Station to purge the problem from street corners in Brixton

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Young soldier join up for war

A brave lad underwent a life-changing experience this week by swearing the Oath of Allegiance and enlisting into the British Army. Jack Childs, 16, of Leatherhead, will officially join the Parachute Regiment at a ceremony in Aldershot.