Many people think that Easter is just a time to chill out and enjoy the chocolate gifts given by friends and family. However, for many Christians there is a greater meaning to our celebrations. The Easter story is recorded in the Bible. There we
“We are all sitting ducks here. We can't get out of the city. If they want to bomb the city we are all just waiting.” (a quote from a federal employee). If you were to set foot into New York City on the day 11th September 2001 you would have come across
The town hall has received £5m in extra Government funding to help pay for additional school places. There is growing pressure on primary school places in the borough as a result of rapidly increasing birth rate and also the economic downturn. The
Award-winning master chocolatier Paul Young is showcasing a selection of unusual recipes for National Stilton Week. The event, running from April 15 to 21, will see the likes of stilton, chocolate and cured bacon sandwiches as well as stilton
It’s become increasingly hard for teenagers to find part time jobs. As 16 year olds, we are constantly competing against with the likes of college and university students, making it difficult to get noticed. Many shops and businesses require for you to
A transsexual has claimed she was raped for the nineteenth time after meeting a man in Sutton. The woman, aged in her 30s, was allegedly attacked on Tuesday, April 10. A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident
A teenager who went missing on Thursday has been found safe and well. Sajna Haneefa, 13, from Wallington, was last seen in Croydon on Thursday, April 12 at about 12.15pm. She was found safe and well today, Sunday, April 15.
Pretty Little Liars is an American teen drama mystery/thriller television series based on Sara Sheppard’s Pretty Little Liars novel. Pretty Little Liars first premiered on June 8th 2010; you can still watch these series on the TV or on the internet. Pretty
A 90-year-old widow is set to be reunited with her late husband’s globe-trotting bus 60 years after it embarked on a 12,000m tour of the US and Canada. Audrey Dennis has waited years for her husband Albert’s Routemaster bus to be restored. Her dream
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust has gone 12-months without a single case of hospital-acquired MRSA. The last case of MRSA, a blood stream infection often picked up and spread in hospitals, was recorded at the trust on March 2, 2011.
Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has celebrated its 6,000th member joining. Shelagh Gregson was presented with a plant to recognise the landmark in the trust’s recruitment of members. She said she was keen to get involved in membership
Despite their best efforts, Brentford failed to find a way past one of their main rivals for the playoffs as they drew 0-0 with Notts County at Griffin Park on Saturday. The Bees started the day three points before their rivals, who were nestling
A woman has beaten hundreds of runners to set a new 10-lap record at Emirates stadium. Ruby Dixon, 47, from Godley Road in Wandsworth was one of 750 people from more than 20 countries to take part in Arsenal football club’s ‘Be a Gunner, Be a Runner
A new laboratory to research lifesaving treatments for pancreatic cancer has been opened at Hammersmith Hospital. Pancreatic cancer causes the deaths of around 7,700 people in the UK every year. Surviving the condition is rare as there are often no symptoms
A market seller’s sausage has been highly commended in a London-wide competition. Husband and wife team, David and Debbie Wilkinson of Downland Pigs, trade at Wimbledon Farmers Market every Saturday, where they sell produce from their farm
A writer is to be honoured at a ceremony in Hollywood after entering a worldwide competition. William Mitchell, 39, from Wandsworth, is one of just twelve writers and illustrators from around the world who will be honoured at the 28th annual L. Hubbard
A man is hoping to raise vital funds for children with cancer by running the London Marathon for the first time. Perry Stentaford, 29, from Langley Park Road in Sutton is joining the Mr Men and Little Miss team at this year’s marathon in support of
Archive pictures have been released of Sutton street parties for the Queen's coronation, as more than a hundred people sign up to hold parties this summer celebrating the Olympics and Queen’s Jubilee. More than 100 groups have applied for
Children living in poverty have been given the chance to play tennis thanks to a London 2012 Olympic volunteer and donations from local clubs. Sal Bolton, 29, launched Ghana Tennis Aid to appeal for donations of unwanted sports equipment for children
An aspiring film-maker has given a chocolatey update to a classic horror film. Cheam-based conjurer Will Tribble has created a spoof version of the 1979 sci-fi blockbuster Alien. Alien:Easter Edition proved an overnight success when
Croydon Council’s trading standards team has been commended for its success in combating crime targeted at the elderly and vulnerable. The team was commended at this year’s Local Government Achievement Awards for their efforts to prevent doorstep
A charity that designs and builds specialist equipment for disabled children has been nominated for a manufacturing award. Chris Grayling, MP for Epsom and Ewell, has nominated Epsom based charity MERU for their innovative Bugzi – an indoor
London Welsh head coach Lyn Jones trusts his players to deliver when they step on the pitch to face Bristol after an Easter bank holiday break. The Exiles face their Championship Pool A rivals at Old Deer Park this afternoon needing only a point from
A man described as a Jekyll and Hyde character has been fined after swearing at police officers who wanted to search him for drugs. Andrew Turner, of Bridge Street, Walton, pleaded guilty at Staines Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, April 12, to possessing
Mickey Mouse, Goldilocks and Little Red Riding Hood were just some of the famous characters which turned up to a charity fundraising event at a nursery. Children at the Cherubins Day Nursery got inventive with their outfits and took part in various activities
A man was taken to hospital with serious head injuries after being assaulted in Leatherhead. The incident took place at about 1.15am on Saturday, April 7, as the man, in his 30s, was walking along Leatherhead High Street, opposite the Subway
The torment of a man told his daughter has been murdered has been detailed by the father of Coulsdon student Meredith Kercher. John Kercher, a former journalist, is set to publish his 304 page book, Meredith: Our Daughter's Murder and the Heartbreaking
Two charity workers are preparing to live on one pound a day as part of a fundraising campaign to highlight global poverty issues. Eve Gyimah, 26, and Keith Short, 28, both from Streatham, will take on the challenging task of spending just
The daughter of a passionate fashion outfitter who dressed customers including Tom Jones has paid loving tribute to her father. Jack Brendon sold the latest trends to mods, punks and teddy boys for nearly three decades from his shop, Men’s
A new guide is being prepared to assist developers and householders in identifying how they can make their developments more sustainable. Epsom and Ewell Council has developed the guide to support existing planning policies and is currently
More than 60 residents have taken advantage of free Brazilian dance classes. The 10-week course which saw dancers from 13 to 66 taking part was funded by the Mayor of London and GLL Leisure Centres at the Canons Leisure Centre in Mitcham and
The first ever Spring Arts Festival is set to hit Colliers Wood later this month. The month-long festival will start with a ukulele performance by the Colly Wood Dukes on April 23 at the Colliers Wood Community Centre. Later in the week you can enjoy
An Italian orchestra will broadcast a concert live from Milan to a cinema in Wimbledon. The Filarmonica della Scala orchestra will perform a selection of George Gershwin favourites at a concert on Saturday, April 21, from the Teatro all Scala
With Wimbledon nearly upon us, local primary School children tried there hand at becoming the new Rafael Nadal and Andy Murrey this Easter holidays at Norbury Park tennis club. Children took part in competitions, fun games and tennis drills. The camp
With Wimbledon nearly upon us, local primary School children tried there hand at becoming the new Rafael Nadal and Andy Murrey this Easter holidays at Norbury Park tennis club. Children took part in competitions, fun games and tennis drills. The camp
