Bringing busy Richmond traffic to a standstill is no easy feat but that is exactly what hundreds of young people coming from every scout group in the Richmond Upon Thames District did on Sunday 22nd April. The parade from Richmond Green to Christ’s School
A flood alert for the River Mole has been issued by the Environment Agency. Flooding is possible for the river and its tributaries from areas including Cobham and Stoke D’Abernon this evening. Heavy rain throughout today, the wettest day of the year
It’s been a while since the pop scene last heard from Girls Aloud and I think it’s fair to say that a new girl band is needed in the music industry. Vanquish, is a new girl group consisting of four members, Holly, Bee, Lizzy and Rianna. Their new single
If you would like a day out that is filled with stunts and shocks then the extreme stunt show is the perfect show for you. It doesn't matter if you are not a fan of motors; this show offers entertainment for everybody of all ages. With spectacular
From April 2nd to July 1st Croydon will play host to the innovative theatre group “LIFT” to create an extraordinary new show performed by South London residents. The stage? A multi-storey car park in central Croydon, of course. Performers, dancers and
Heavy rain was causing driving problems on Merton's roads this afternoon. One motorist sent us a photo of traffic struggling through Lower Morden Lane, earlier this afternoon. If you have any photos send them into us at newsdesk@wimbledonguardian.co.uk
Detectives want to speak to this man in connection with a sex assault on a train between East Croydon and Brighton. British Transport Police are appealing for information about the incident, which happened at about 8.55pm on Wednesday, March
Displaying a mix of pop, rock and jazz, up and coming artist Anna Jo is set to launch her new EP out of a living room venue. The 29-year-old, real name Jo Brazier, has been writing music since she was 13, and after success with a debut album
Comedienne Jo Brand has refused to be drawn on claims she has 'let down' Streatham by criticising it on a television panel show - as her agent implied she was bored of receiving complaints from disgruntled residents. Ms Brand, who condemned
A Mercedes driver came a cropper after crashing into a tree this morning. The car hit the tree in Oak Hill Road, Surbiton, at about 11am this morning, on what has been the wettest day of the year so far. A London Ambulance spokesman
Singer Katie Melua has spoken of her excitement at performing at the 2012 Hampton Court Palace Festival. Melua, whose hits include the Closest Thing to Crazy and Nine Million Bicycles, said she was “stunned” by the intimate setting the last
Two Tamil men intimidated a Sri Lankan petrol station worker into allowing them to rob the shop of alcohol, toiletries and sweets, a court heard. Hajendra Saravanababanantha, 26, of Streatham, and Kabiloan Venayakamoorthy, 22, of Lewisham,
British Airways boss Willie Walsh used the launch of Kingston University’s new £26m Business School to rail against UK aviation policy. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the new eco-friendly building, Mr Walsh also praised New Malden mum
A ringleader in the Croydon riots has had his sentenced nearly doubled today. Adam Khan Ahmadzai, of Feltham, was jailed for four years in January, when he appeared at Inner London Crown Court after rampaging through Croydon during the disorder
Roads have reopened and the Investec Spring Meeting is going ahead despite horse saddling boxes being blown onto the road outside Epsom Downs Racecourse this morning. The incident, at 7.45am, caused severe delays to surrounding roads and police
The Duchess of Gloucester visited St Raphael’s Hospice in celebration of its 25th anniversary. She visited the hospice on Tuesday, April 24, accompanied by Sir David Brewer, Lord Lieutenant of Greater London. Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester
The month of May draws closer. In the minds of the majority of local 16-18 year olds this means exams (AS levels, A levels, GCSEs), hay fever and a summer wardrobe. The May Election for many is not even on the radar, even though this time there is the
More than 100 young people participated in a project to help change the perception of young people in Croydon following the riots. The Project Change volunteers split into teams and took to the borough's streets to clear rubbish and clean up
It is the ultimate retreat for harassed dads. This pirate-themed back garden man-cave comes complete with waterfall, bar area, lounge, and dance floor has its own drawbridge which can be pulled up to cut off the rigours of real life.
An investigation has been launched after a disabed mother of two woman claimed her carer launched a vicious assault on her and issued threats against her family. Andrea Bowes-Adolfess, of Hamilton Road, Thornton Heath, claims the carer, provided
War-time songs will provide a touch of nostalgia with cabaret-style seating. The seven-handed Five Star Swing, which consists of four saxophones, bass, piano and drums, are performing as part of the Strictly Sunday Show series at the Vera Fletcher Hall
Endorsed by Mick Fleetwood himself, a tribute band that has been going from strength to strength for 14 years are riding high. Rumours of Fleetwood Mac was amazingly, conceived by a team of session musicians after recording an advert for American
A man who knocked down a talented dancer in a hit and run and leaving her for dead is to be sentenced this week after changing his plea. Alessia Boschiazzo, 14, from Carshalton, was knocked down on Morland Road, Addiscombe, at about 7pm on
BBC newsreader Nicholas Owen met with Croydon residents and signed copies of his autobiography at Waterstones last weekend. Mr Owen who has been the face of television news for decades, is also the voice of Croydon's Tramlink. His book
The boss of a retail giant set to invest millions in the town believes his firm can restore Croydon to its former glory. Hammerson chief executive David Atkins believes his firm can transform the fortunes of Croydon after securing the right
Firefighters were called to more fires in Battersea this morning, believed to have been caused by an arsonist targeting the area since February. Crews were first called to a fire in a bin at 1am in Westbridge Road close to flats. It
Tributes have flooded a Facebook group set up in memory of a New Addington dad killed on his doorstep. David Petch was assaulted outside his home in Wayside, at about 11.50pm on April 14. Police were called to the 55-year-old's home
If it transpires that last Saturday’s game between Harlequins and Leicester Tigers was a rehearsal of this year’s Premiership final, most rugby fans will be excited. Saturday's game will have had neutrals salivating at a fast paced try fest that was
Entrepreneurs looking for business support and advice are invited to attend monthly networking events in Croydon. Ecademy Croydon is run by business adviser, coach and mentor Wendy Ager. The mother-of-two attended the workshops for advice
Today is your last chance to submit pictures for our Crystal Palace mast digital switchover competition for the opportunity to win a widescreen TV. From tomorrow, Thursday, April 26, all the amazing pictures of the illuminated mast will be
Award winning actress Martine McCutcheon will be raising money for St George's Hospital's neonatal charity on Sunday. The Love Actually star is appearing on ITV game show All Star Family Fortunes in a bid to win £30,000 for the charity.
Unwanted rubbish was tidied up by police and partner agencies at a crime prevention and clean-up day in Walton. Officers from the north Walton safer neighbourhood team joined forces with Elmbridge Housing Trust to organise the big tidy-up event
The council is preparing to convert former hospital site, empty for almost 15 years, into a new secondary school as part of an almost £60m investment in Croydon's schooling. Croydon General Hospital, in London Road, was closed in 1996 but the
Hampton & Richmond Borough defender Darren Powell reckoned survival would be mission accomplished for him and would give a young squad to right the wrongs of this season. Back-to-back 2-0 defeats to Welling United and Basingstoke Town have left the Beavers
A marathon runner who has seen his friend make a miraculous recovery after a fall has raised £4,500 for the people who helped him. Matt Taylor, 34, of Ambleside Gardens, Sutton, ran the Virgin London Marathon this weekend in aid of the Queen
Well would you Adam and Eve it? Chelsea reach the Champions League final after holding on for a draw at the Nou Camp, despite being down to 10 men for the best part of an hour. The Blues’ three previous visits to Barcelona had also ended in draws, but
An army of Crystal Palace fans have made the 45 mile trek from Selhurt Park to an away match at Reading’s Madjeski Stadium for charity. The walkers, who hiked from 7am on Friday until 2pm on Saturday (April 21), are on target to raise more
One of the most senior Buddhist monks in the UK is accused of a string of sexual assaults on two girls aged under 10, including raping one in his temple’s shrine room. The Venerable Pahalagama Somaratana, is charged with four counts of indecent
A live-in carer who punched a paralysed multiple sclerosis sufferer and left him in tears after harsh verbal and physical assaults has been struck off. Mary Dumble swore, shouted and poked her employer, referred to as patient A, telling him
Merton's top policeman has revealed the unsolved murder of a family member led him into the police service – and the boxing ring with a two-times world heavyweight champion. Borough commander Detective Chief Superintendent Darren Williams will
Next month's Epsom and Ewell Round the Borough Walk has been recognised by the London 2012 Inspire programme. The walk has been given an inspire mark by the programme, which recognises innovative and exceptional projects that are directly inspired
By Anthony Fairclough, Merton Hall Road; Merton Liberal Democrats Councillor Peter Walker's response to being sacked as Merton's education boss, after his quite mean-spirited behaviour tearing down a schoolboy's posters, is sadly telling.
All You Can Eat buffets and healthy eating are surely incompatible – the launch of a calorie count on every dish at Croydon Park Hotel’s Oscars Brasserie’s allowed me to test this out. The Altyre Road venue has a fantastic a la carte menu,
Cycling enthusiasts were out in force on April 21 and 22 at Sandown Park’s Road Cycling Show. The event, attended by four former world champions, was opened by Tour de France stage winner “Super” Mario Cipollini. Some of the biggest bike brands were
A teenage athlete with brittle bone disease trumped older opposition in a major sporting race when he sped in to third place. Disabled wheelchair racer Jack Binstead competed in the 15 to 17 age category of the Mini London Wheelchair Marathon
A St George’s Day parade roared from North Cheam to Parliament Square on Monday. Motorbikes, buses and other vehicles decorated with flags and balloons began their journey in London Road North Cheam. The riders and drivers collected
Residents are being urged to host a Blooming Great Tea Party in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care. To mark the launch of the event Crystal Rose Carty, six, dressed up as Alice in Wonderland at Crystal Palace Football Club for pictures with the
Council tax is far too high in Merton, a candidate standing in next month’s council byelection has claimed. Linda Taylor, the Conservative candidate for the Wimbledon Park ward election on May 3, said if elected she would carefully go through
A green flywheel first developed for Formula One cars will be retro-fitted to buses in Putney. Six buses will boast the flywheel, which produces electro mechanical energy to drive the bus and reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. The
Elmbridge Conservatives have been accused of steamrolling through plans that could reduce councillor numbers by 20 per cent. The Tories voted through plans to seek a review into councillor numbers at a meeting on April 18. Members of Elmbridge Residents
Ladies get your old bras out and take them to Oxfam. Sutton Oxfam has created a window display to encourage people to take part in the Big Bra Hunt campaign. Throughout the month people have been donating their bras to Oxfam which aims
Hundreds of visitors welcomed a new scout hall on Saturday which will be home to one of the largest scout troops in the country. After 20 years of fundraising, the new £680,000 building for the 7th Epsom (Methodist) Scouts, located behind Epsom
