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Men accused of attack on footballer appear in court to face extradition to Greek courts
Six men accused of an assault on footballer Robbie Hughes appeared in court today to face extradition to Crete over the attack. The men were arrested by police this morning under extradition powers in connection with the serious assault on
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Weybridge students get on the buses
Weybridge students were on the buses last week, to make a promotional video. Working with the Weybridge Bus Museum, the Brooklands College pupils were taking part in an enrichment class, which gave pupils the opportunity to acquire new skills
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Kingston Council pledges to cut carbon by 10 per cent
Kingston Council has pledged to reduce its carbon emissions by 10 per cent next year after signing up to a nation-wide campaign to fight global warming. The 10:10 campaign, launched in September, asks individuals, businesses and organisations
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Open spaces exhibition coming to Elmbridge Museum
A four month exhibition on the borough’s community spaces opens at Elmbridge Museum next month. Get Together: The Story of Community Spaces will be held at the museum in Church Street, Weybridge, from Saturday, January 16, to Wednesday, May
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Hinchley Wood Indian restaurant adds art to lunchtime menu
An Indian restaurant in Hinchley Wood is striving to prove variety is the spice of life, with a new community-based project. Indian Dining in Station Approach is encouraging local artists, photographers and sculptors to showcase their work
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Ronnie Wood arrested on suspicion of assault
Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting his girlfriend Ekaterina Ivanova. Police arrested the rocker after the incident on Claygate High Street, at about 11.30pm last night, and released him on bail today
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Henning heads to the Deutsch market
When it comes to lazy stereotyping of foriegners, the Germans probably get it worse than most and Germany’s Comedy Ambassador to Britain, Henning Wehn, has heard all the jokes about the war, the World Cup, and trains running on time during his five years
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Beaten footballer's mum to launch national campaign
A national conference, organised by the mother of a beaten footballer, will draw together senior politicians and victims from across the country next week. The conference, which aims to produce proposals for the Foreign Office on how it can
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Not exactly draw specialists...
I apologise if I’m stating the obvious but the FA Cup appears to have lost its lustre. With live TV coverage of football reaching saturation point faster than Usain Bolt on the back of a cheetah, it’s not surprising. This year, not even ITV can
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Third man guilty in rape and torture case
A third man has been found guilty for his part in the horrific torture, robbery and rape of a couple in Clapham. Gavin Steven Gordon, 31, of no fixed address, was found guilty of two counts each of aggravated robbery, unlawful imprisonment,
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Richmond link up with Serie A giants
Richomd Volleyball has announced a community-led partnership with Italian Serie A club Verona Volley Femminile. The agreements will lead to exchange visits between players and coaches. Samuele Zambon (President of Verona Volley), said: “Our partnership
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Six men face extradition over attack on footballer
Six men face extradition to Crete over the assault of footballer Robbie Hughes who was left in a coma after taking a severe beating while on holiday. Six men were arrested under extradition powers in connection with the serious assault on 17
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Meads celebrate Les Russell Day
On Sunday, the Old Meadonians Football Club celebrated a very special day in the club's history. In November 1929, founder member Les Russell, a pupil at Chiswick County Grammar School for Boys, crossed out 'science exercise' on the front of his science
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Meads miss a golden opportunity
It was a disappointed Old Meadonians side that headed home after this 1-1 draw. With hosts Parkfield just one point above them, this was a golden opportunity to take advantage of a virtual six pointer and an important one at that since Meads still
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Barnes women are winter wonders
Barnes Tennis Club made it two wins out of two in the Wilson Surrey Winter League with a 3-1 victory over Wentworth. The Lonsdale Road club's number one pairing Brigitte Krabbes and Millie Spooner dominated both their matches while their second string
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Win a pair of tickets to see Jersey Boys at the Prince Edward Theatre
As a Christmas treat from all at Jersey Boys, we are offering readers the chance to see this smash hit musical at the Prince Edward Theatre, London. Jersey Boys, the internationally acclaimed musical, tells the remarkable rise to stardom
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Grasshoppers given a firm examination by Medics
Grasshoppers welcomed Imperial Medics to Macfarlane Lane hoping to end a losing streak and get back to their early season winning ways. Medics for their part had had accumulated seven league wins putting them in the promotion mix. Grasshoppers played
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Staines are simply unstoppable
Staines have continued their golden spell of rugby during November, amassing 196 points for and nil against. They have scored 29 tries, 18 conversions and five penalties. Saturdays opponents Welwyn were a young side who will have learned much
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Quins have the X Factor
X Factor stars Lucie Jones and Putney-born James Archer have been unveiled as pre-match entertainment for this year's Harlequins' Big Game 2 at Twickenham Stadium. The pair, voted out of the competition earlier in the series, will also be joined
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Five go to the Tabard
Following the success of Stig of the Dump last year, the Tabard Theatre will be bringing another children’s favourite to its stage this Christmas with a new musical based on Enid Blyton’s The Famous Five. With lashings of ginger beer and ham sandwiches
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Twickenham crash to narrow defeat
Twickenham dropped to eighth place in the London 2 South West league with an away defeat to local rivals Weybridge Vandals. Ts opened the scoring with a Luke Scarborough penalty five minutes in after Vandals dangerously pulled down the line-out jumper
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Sutton Council clamps down on cyber bullying
Sutton Council is clamping down on cyber bullying with a week of activities for children. The aim is to raise awareness of bullying on the internet and by mobile phone as national research suggests about a third of 12 to 15-year-olds have been
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Richmond trio in England U20 squad
Richmond’s Fiona Davidson and Kay Wilson have been called into the England U20 squad for the first time. They are among 12 newcomers in a 25-strong party to compete in three international against Wales and France. Clubmate Victoria Cornborough
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Vine hopes it will be all White on the night...
As a stand-up, Tim Vine has built his reputation on firing a barrage of one-liners at audiences and he will be drawing on all of his pun-making skills when he takes to the stage as the dim-witted Muddles in Richmond Theatre’s pantomime Snow White
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Richmond show their class in testing conditions
Fresh from their incredible victory over the Black Ferns last weekend, Richmond’s international players returned to club duty this weekend in a testing game away to Bristol. Having won just 2 of their last 5 games, the home team went into the clash
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Youngsters with the write stuff
On Sunday the winners of artsrichmond’s annual Young Writers Competition were revealed at an awards ceremony at the Orange Tree Theatre. A panel of judges picked out the best poems and short stories from an influx of entries from youngsters representing
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Falcons on the look out for fresh football talent
London Falcons FC have secured a new training base – and want interested local players to help push the club on. The West Middlesex Sunday League side have agreed a deal with Bedfont FC to use the Orchard’s facility for floodlit Wednesday evening practice
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Ex-mayor slams Aids victims as 'stupid'
An outspoken ex-mayor was forced to resign as a charity boss after branding Aids victims stupid and promiscuous. Former Conservative mayor of Sutton Edward Trevor – who served on Sutton Council for 40 years from 1966 to 2006 – made his outrageous
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Language school changes will hit Wimbledon's economy, says headteacher
New rules restricting language schools will hit Wimbledon’s economy, the head of one institution has warned. Jane Dancaster, principal of the Wimbledon School of English, is campaigning against planned Government changes which would affect
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Hampton Darts League tables
HAMPTON & DISTRICT THURSDAY LEAGUE Premier Division: 1 Old Red Lion played 8 points 134, 2 RBL Sunbury C 8-130, 3 RBL Sunbury A 8-111, 4 Ashford Sports Club 8-85, 5 Jolly Butcher A 8-84, 6 Feltham Con Club 8-76, 7 RBL Sunbury B 7-74, 8 RBL Teddington
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Streatham home hosts Christmas markets
Eager shoppers did not have to travel as far afield as Germany or Austria to get their Christmas market fix at the weekend. Stalls selling arts and crafts, gifts, books, music and hot food were set up in The British Home in Crown Dale, Streatham
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Croydon Roller Derby looking for members
It's fast, frantic and a little bit dangerous but such is the growing popularity of Roller Derby in the UK a new league has been formed in Croydon. Dionne Hogan began Croydon Roller Derby at the end of September and already has 18 women signed
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Barnes women hit the summit
Barnes women have gone top of the England Hockey League Conference after Saturday’s 1-0 win at Bristol side Firebrands. With Gemma Dunnett converting a penalty corner, the Lonsdale Road club took full advantage of Cannock's 3-2 defeat at the hands of
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AFC Surrey go goal crazy
AFC Surrey, who play at St Georges Playing fields in Ham, continued their great run in the Leatherhead Sunday Lower Junior Cup by beating Chessington Spartans 9-2. Steve Barilli scored five times with Gareth Tugwell netting twice and Sam Hill and Joe
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Angus Duncan Macaskill
Passed away 25.11.2009. Reunited with Elsie, father of Ronald (deceased) and Robert. Funeral taking place at North East Surrey Crematorium on Tuesday 8th December at 10.00am. Donations to Epilepsy Research UK. All enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare
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Kathleen Roberts
Much loved aunt. Of Teddington died in Kingston Hospital on 25th November 2009. The service will take place at South West Middlesex Crematorium at 11.20am on Friday 11th December 2009. Donations in lieu of flowers to Cancer Research UK Care of
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Ron Cooper
It is with great sadness the Richmond Upon Thames Forum for Older People announce the death of their Chairman RON COOPER As a founder member until present day Ron has faithfully and dedicatedly served the issues and concerns of the older people
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Peterson, Torben Skjalm
On 23rd November 2009, after a long illness. Dearly loved husband of Biddy and wonderful father of Pamela and proud grandfather of Emily, Sophia and Charles. Funeral at Putney Vale Crematorium on Wednesday 9th December at 11.40am. No flowers
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Former pupils reunite for sir's 100th birthday
The hundredth birthday party of a former Raynes Park High School teacher saw friends, family, and even former pupils from more than half a century ago celebrate in Wimbledon last week. Edward Hanson, who turned 100 on November 22, taught at
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John B. Jacob
Passed away on 24th November at home, aged 80. Much loved partner of Therese, father of Sally, Stephanie and Jonathan, grandfather of two. He will be sadly missed. Funeral Service to be held Wednesday 9th December at Randalls Park Crematorium
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Dorothy Drake
Much loved mother and grandma of Teddington died in St Peters Hospital on 26.11.2009. The Service will take place at South West Middlesex Crematorium at 11.20am on 11.12.2009. Donations if lieu of flowers to Shooting Star or the Association
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Lisa Chapman
Remembering with love LISA called to be with her beloved Ern and Terry. 1st December 2006. May the winds of love blow gently And whisper so you’ll hear That I who loved and lost you Still wish that you were here
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Ed Miliband answers climate change questions in Brixton
Climate change secretary Ed Miliband MP attended a question and answer session about climate change issues at Lambeth town hall on Monday. The session came just a week before he is due to travel to meet world leaders at the 2009 climate change
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Rebecca Kerry Shaw
To my darling REBECCA KERRY SHAW Happy 3rd birthday Love you lots more than the whole wide world Have a nice day Love Daddy XXX
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David Baillie Cooke
Passed away peacefully on the 28th November 2009, aged 71. Funeral Service to take place at the North East Surrey Crematorium on Monday 7th December at 3.00pm. Family flowers only please but donations, cheques payable to “St Raphael’s
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Recession begins to bite in Sutton
New figures have revealed how the recession is affecting the number of people out of work and seeking employment. The total number of people claiming jobseeker’s allowance in Sutton has risen by nearly 58 per cent since 2006. In Carshalton
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Gunman robs Tooting shop
Horrified shop staff in Tooting were forced to hand over cash to a robber claiming to have a gun. The suspect, a 35-year-old white man, entered a store in Tooting High Street at 7.45pm on Saturday, November 21. With his hand in his pocket
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Man died after five-hour wait hospital, inquest hears
Blunders at St George’s Hospital led to a man with a brain hemorrhage waiting nearly five hours for a head scan, an inquest heard on Thursday. Frank Parrott, 66, died on May 27 this year after a communication breakdown meant he did not receive
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Rule changes leave Cheam kids out in the cold
Angry parents have accused their local primary school of “moving the goalposts” after an admissions rule change left 15 children without a place next year. Each year 105 children move from Cheam Park Farm Infants School to the first year at
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Royal Marsden Hospital cancer centre delayed over parking fears
Plans for an innovative cancer research centre have been put on hold because its neighbours are not happy with parking arrangements. Sutton Council refused to grant planning permission for a cancer research centre at Royal Marsden Hospital
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EU award for town’s ‘outstanding’ transport strategy
Sutton is officially one of the best places in Europe for sustainable travel after winning a national award. Smarter Travel Sutton won an international City-Vitality-Sustainability (Civitas) award for The Future of Urban Mobility. Judges
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Early Christmas present for Deen City Farm
Staff at Deen City Farm were celebrating this week after receiving a vitally-needed £10,000 grant from the Gannett Foundation - the charitable arm of the Wimbledon Guardian’s publishers. The money will go towards a new horse for the riding
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Mitcham Christmas lights 'shambles' divides town hall
A lack of festive cheer threatens to consume the town hall as a political row overshadowed the switching-on of Merton’s Christmas lights last Friday. For the first time in a decade, the borough’s official switch-on ceremony took place in Mitcham
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Dons star relieved after injury scare
Jay Conroy expects to start against Gateshead on Saturday despite admitting he feared for the worst when hobbling off during Tuesday night’s 2-0 win at Salisbury City. Conroy has made the right-back berth his own in recent weeks, pushing Sam Hatton
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Game review: Assassin's Creed 2 - PS3
I love this game. There, I said it. While the last Assassin’s Creed was a disappointment, its successor is a triumph of immersive entertainment, taking the gamer through the highs and lows of life in renaissance Italy, crammed with
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Wenger gets Bees lunch invite over Arsenal loan star
Bees boss Andy Scott has admitted he is after a lunch date with Arsene Wenger to try and keep star keeper Wojceich Szczesny at Griffin Park. The 19-year-old Polish shot stopper produced a string of fine saves - including tipping an injury time
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Woman saved in dramatic fire rescue
Firefighters saved an unconscious woman from a burning flat in a dramatic rescue. Epsom and Leatherhead crews were called to a second floor flat engulfed in flames at Highfields, in Ashtead with a woman, believed to be in her 70s, trapped inside
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Blogosphere to take on MP?
Local bloggers are discussing forming an independent party and running against Sadiq Khan for the Tooting seat in the next general election. Residents have been messaging each other on the council-run Tooting Life forum about the possibility
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Lambeth Council drafts new child poverty strategy
A child poverty strategy is being drawn up by Lambeth Council. A third of children and young people in the borough live in poverty in families claiming welfare benefits, according to a council report. The council is drafting the new
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Bishop in carol controversy
The Bishop of Croydon has been labelled a “killjoy” after attacking nativity plays and calling Christmas carols “nonsense”. In an anti-festive rant, the controversial Right Reverend Nick Baines described some carols as “Victorian behaviour
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Cemetery workers clear grave - twice
A bereaved woman whose partner’s grave twice had sentimental items damaged by council contractors has received £200 in compensation thanks to the Wandsworth Guardian. Suzanne Brennan, 56, was horrified when workers at Wandsworth Cemetery twice
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Hospital's seven-figure pay out to brain damaged man
Hospital bosses have agreed a seven-figure High Court compensation payout for a pensioner who was left seriously brain damaged after going under the knife. The 65-year-old, whose identification has been banned by the court, was left facing
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Can you find Kingston Rose Theatre's treasure?
If you can sniff out treasure, you may be lucky enough to win tickets to see Treasure Island at the Rose Theatre this December. The theatre has teamed up with businesses to offer shoppers surprise goodies and a family ticket to the production
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Warning from victim's sister as Christmas drink-driving blitz launched
The sister of a teenager killed by a drink-driver is pleading with revellers not to get behind the wheel this Christmas. Leighanne Charge, 19, was hit by a car as she crossed the road at a roundabout, in The Parkway, Hounslow, on Easter Sunday
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Kiwi family appeal for missing relative
The family of a woman who fear she has gone missing are desperate for any information about her whereabouts. Claire Spargo, 43, was last heard from in October 2003 when her family reported her missing from her home in Croydon. She was
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‘Secret’ council deal to face Government probe
Croydon Council’s secret decision to borrow £145m to build its new headquarters has been referred to the Secretary of State for Local Government. The authority was forced to go cap in hand to the Government for the money last week, after
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Wandsworth HIV victim count nears 1,000
NHS Wandsworth has announced there were 991 people living with HIV in the borough last year. The figure was released to coincide with World AIDS Day on Tuesday, when events to raise awareness of the virus were held across Wandsworth.
