“Is there an election today?” A perplexed young woman asked me when I asked her if she had voted. As I write the London Assembly seat for Croydon has been held by Stephen O’Connell , the Conservative candidate despite a considerable Labour swing and over
It is hardly a novelty for me to be complaining about exams, but sometimes I do wonder. I study three, perhaps four essay subjects, and the one great flaw that I think each of them have with their examination styles is a lack of thinking time. As my philosophy
Although we are still too young to vote in the mayoral elections, the result – to be announced tonight – will nonetheless have an impact on the young people of Kingston. Opinion polls showed that Boris Johnson was leading, with 52 per cent of the vote
Drought? Of course. I stare outside of my window and all I see is a constant stream of rain, hammering against my house and streaming down the streets. Taking a walk down any busy road around London and Croydon will give you buses galore, most parading
It is hardly a novelty for me to be complaining about exams, but sometimes I do wonder. I study three, perhaps four essay subjects, and the one great flaw that I think each of them have with their examination styles is a lack of thinking time. As my philosophy
This month has been one of the wettest, windiest and most erratic months of weather for YEARS. But does that stop us competitive canoeists from storming down the sprint track, at Nottingham’s national canoe championships? I think not. Once again,
You may have observed that a rather niche kind of television programme has grown in popularity recently. Foreign television dramas, primarily Danish and Swedish (featuring on BBC 4) have accelerated on to our screens, and it appears that the British television
On a cloudy Thursday night, students eagerly gathered at Trinity School in Croydon for a mock Question Time. The event had been organised by keen Sixth Form politics students and proved to be an interesting insight into the political world. On the
The long-awaited Olympics will finally be coming to London this summer undoubtedly having a huge impact on life in the capital. However, as a London borough, how will Croydon be affected by the London Olympic Games? Even without tickets to the actual
There is a great deal of excitement right now in London, host city of the Olympics, as the countdown towards the big games, begins. The Olympics is set to do plenty in the of the economy for London by bringing in masses amounts of tourists as well as
The hard work of the Young Enterprise teams across the country all drew to a close this week as the eagerly awaited 'Area Finals' approached. On Wednesday 2nd May, my team Alpha and I from the Tiffin Girls' School, travelled to Hampton School in order
As we embrace 2012, labelled by many the ‘Year of Prosperity’, most would think that our morality would have improved alongside our hopes. However, it has emerged that for some their newfound sense of morality appears to have gone astray. One member
We’ve all experienced a school production or two, but who would have ever thought that it would be at view to the general public? Just think of the drama within that. Though, perhaps it could turn out be something Beautiful? Perhaps it could be ‘Beautiful
As you all know knife crime has risen drastically in England in the past years, and violence has escalated to a breaking point when last year’s London riots broke out to show the worst of teenage Britain. So how has our small borough of Kingston been
The final few weeks of teeth-grinding stress rush towards me at an alarming speed. I see each ‘Last’ come, stay for a quick chat and pass me by without my even realising it. In less than a week, my ‘Record of Achievement (school graduation)’ assembly
Thursday, 3am. The alarm goes off. Not the usual wake up time for a school day, then again this wasn’t an ordinary school day. Fast forward to 5am and two John Fisher pupils, Emilio Crispin and Hughie Irmiger stand waiting to go through customs for their
My name is Karina Sellars and I can successfully say that over the past 8 months I have been a school correspondent. Despite the fact I have struggled to keep to deadlines whilst magazine masses of school work, I am glad to say I have completed this journey
Living in a place like London, everyday you see change. There is rarely an occasion when you step out of your front door and NOT see a section of the rod cordoned off for maintenance or repairs. Despite the distractions, it is the thing that keeps London
With the Olympics drawing ever-nearer and this year being a very likely once in a lifetime opportunity to experience these world renowned events, not only in our own native country, but on our very doorstep (closer to some than to others), sport is on
Eat, Sleep, Revise, Repeat: The mantra that all of us Year 11s will be following religiously until the end of June. Revision timetables are being drawn up and revision sessions are being filled up, in the hope that all will run as smoothly as possible
The statistics are terrifying: we are in a double-dip recession, over one million young people are unemployed and the population of the UK is 63 million and counting. These dire circumstances indicate further saturation in an already swollen market, and
Why is it that parents never really listen? I'm not saying all parents are bad parents and don't listen to their children at all, making them unhappy, that's unjust. I personally have, in my opinion, a great Mum, but even she has her flaws. Because
A stunning production of The Crucible was performed at the Rose Theatre on the 6th and 7th April by the Rose Youth Theatre and the Rose Plus Players. The performance was directed by Ciaran McConville and assisted by Holly Munson. The original setting
Every year thousands of students around the country sit down in exam halls, taking tests to practically decide the direction of their life. They spend arduous, long hours beforehand preparing, and one mistake can be so costly. I am of the opinion that
With the exam period fast approaching, the amount of stress put on students is increasing. This is due to the huge pressure put on these young people to do well and become successful. Without good grades, they are not likely to go very far in life therefore
It is a hate-filled and cruel world we live in today, when the average person in England no longer even knows their neighbour’s occupation. Indeed, less than 20% of Englishmen (and women) even maintain any form of contact with the people next door anymore
PEAS is a charity based in the UK that works to help promote equality in African schools. Only one in four children in Uganda go to secondary school because of the severe lack of placements available. However, Bridges to Africa gives students and teachers
News of the sale of St Anthony’s brings to an end over a century of ownership by a little known religious order. In 1904 North Cheam House became St Anthony’s when the Daughters of the Cross, a group of Nuns, purchased the building for £4625. By 1914
Stress is a feeling that's created when we react to particular events. It's the bodies’ way of rising to a challenge and preparing to meet a tough situation with focus, strength, stamina, and heightened alertness. But is stress actually healthy? Stress
During bank holiday weekend, residents of Sutton and other local towns will have the opportunity to experience the ‘Country’ lifestyle at the Morden Hall Country Show. Members of the public will be able to temporarily leave the hustle and bustle of city
As the countdown is drawing to a close, the school has been set ablaze with students running around preparing for the upcoming written exams that are fast approaching and with only a couple of days left for any last minute revision or intervention tactics
Whoever said old fashioned was just that, old, has obviously not visited the local Surbiton funfair. While it may look traditional and boring on the outside, inside its gates there is an exciting world of games and sweets to be explored. Whether you like
The government has questioned if by cutting the six weeks holiday and making it into a four weeks holiday, would students concentration be better with the shorter amount of time so that they can’t get as bored and end up doing reckless things to get rid
The football season is almost over! The premier league won't be back until november which means waiting a long time for its return! As the upcoming months have shown, its been a very close call; mostly between Manchester United and Manchester City. From
Monday morning. A frantic Monday morning. Already running late with half a piece of toast in your hand and cannot find your car keys anywhere. You could have sworn they were on the table by the front door. The last word you want to hear on the 7am radio
Tony Arbour has been crowned the victor in the Kingston, Richmond and Hounslow election and will consequently represent the constituency in City Hall. Tony Arbour received 40% of the public’s vote in the south west, beating Lisa Homan of labour who racked
On Saturday, 21st April, Whitton’s High Street played a fitting host to the hectic, yet fantastically-received, annual festivities celebrating St. George’s Day. As ever, it was a bustling and busy affair, and all the surrounding streets were lined for
This year the Easter holidays in Epsom were filled with opportunities to have fun at the ‘Brighton comes to Epsom Funpark’! It was open to the public from Thursday the 29th of March to Sunday the 15th of April, at Hook Road Arena. Opening times were 1pm
Squash did not make it into the Olympics yet again this year. The IOC, International Olympic Committee states that a sport is defined as an activity, which can be played at a competitive, advanced, intermediate and beginner levels where medals may be
The queen’s diamond jubilee barge is currently being moored at Richmond Bridge for its final fitting. Passersby can view the 94 ft £1million vessel named Gloriana as they walk down the riverbank or pass over the bridge, she will be one of the star attractions
As the time for exams nearers, I wanted to share a few tips for exams revision! 1. Social Life - my birthdays like right before the exam season, but this doesn't discourage me from celebrating! The key to success is to divide your time to maintain
Ever been waiting for a bus in the morning during rush hour, spotted it, put your arm out and watched it drive straight past because its full? Hundreds of teens on their way to school are experiencing this every morning as well as adults. TFL’s bus
When I started writing as part of the Newsquest scheme London was bathed in sunshine, with the hottest October on record. Six months later and Londoners have been left mourning the brilliant sunshine as the spring has finally started – with almost continuous
May and June are months that most students are dreading. Why? Because of approaching exams; GCSEs, AS and A2 exams are usually the most stressful events in everyone’s lives. It is therefore important to focus on revision. However many of us struggle to
As the days flew by, we counted down to what may have been one of the best days of our lives. Perhaps not the Olympic Games, but the release date of the film “The Hunger Games”. As herds of people, of all ages, cram to watch one film, I decided to investigate
It took a lot of determination and organisation to get the ticket. I was sat in front of my computer dead on the time when online ticket sale went live. I had always planned to but my early bird ticket but was unaware that this was a completely separate
I am laughing freely, glass in hand milling around and welcoming the guests. I have not a care in the world, and that’s when I see her, standing there with the same weightless aura of happiness, and then she sees me. All my happiness drains away and I
Top football clubs are always complaining about playing more than one game in a short space of time; but at Richard Challoner School, there is no sign of any turbulence. Because last week, the Under 15s (Year 10) football team flew through two games in
The only Queen, other than Victoria in 1897, to celebrate her Diamond Jubilee, is visiting Richmond on the 15 of May on account of her 'Diamond Jubilee Tour'. Not only does it sound like a pop concert, but her visit has generated much debate. Liz,
Recently, the number of ticket/oyster inspectors in public transport has been increasing, with many now dressed as normal to disguise the fact that they are inspectors. While some people are happy with this new scheme and think this is a good way of catching
It has been two months since a new Patisserie Valerie has managed to find itself a spot on Sutton High Street in March. Considering Sutton High Street has recently had its shiny new shops replaced with one-pound stores and coffee shops, it wasn’t a surprise
This May Bank Holiday, some pupils of Year 10 at Surbiton High School will travel to the North Downs to participate in the practice expedition for their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh award (DofE). The aim of the trip is to prepare them for the real thing which
6 year old Thusha, paralyzed from the waist down as the result of a tragic crossfire in South London, has inspired the Trident murder investigation team of the Metropolitan Police to raise money for her by tackling the Three Peaks Challenge. England’s
As you may have seen on the internet and on TV, the famous Saturday night Dr Who series is set to return to screens across the nation in November. The show is well-known for its extravagant story lines, vast array of characters appearing in every episode
The Olympics is perhaps the best sporting spectacle in the world. This year, the best 10,000 athletes will converge on London to participate in Stratford. And this sounds absolutely marvellous, but in reality, it is one of the worst case scenarios. There
Over the course of 2012 so far, there have been three main topics which have dominated the headlines: the eurozone crisis, the Syrian uprising and the London Olympics. However, while the former two are only maintained in the public eye when a major development
Tory Tony Arbour has been declared the winner in the race to represent Kingston, Richmond and Twickenham people in City Hall. Meanwhile Boris Johnson has won more than 50 percent of the first preference votes in the race to become London Mayor
A woman died after taking a drug used to execute prisoners in the US, a coroner’s court heard today. Mona Kotecha, 42, of Centurion Building, Queenstown Road, Battersea was found lying cold in her bed by her partner on February 3 this year. Westminster
A road was closed when a car caught fire this afternoon. A fire engine was called out to a red Land Rover alight in Bridge Road in Sutton town centre at 5.40pm. The London Fire Brigade were taking extra precaution because the car had
The world looks to London this summer. The Olympics are coming and with it over 50,000 tourists from across the globe all here to celebrate this glorious experience. As a nation we have to welcome them in with open arms, appreciate their company and make
A man in his 20s has been injured in an incident at Natwest Bank in Richmond this afternoon. London Ambulance confirmed they took a man in his 20s to hospital. The bank in George Street has been closed this afternoon. A spokesman
Approximately one hundred and eighty students from the Richard Challoner and Holy Cross Sixth Form Federation gathered in Richard Challoner School Hall two nights ago, alongside their teachers and mentors, to partake in the schools' annual ‘Awards Dinner
For as long as history cares to remember young people have been seen in a negative light. Whether it be the punk youth of the 80s or the modern day chav culture there has always been the disheartening view that the next generation is one that will lead
Fire fighters are battling a blaze in a Tooting flat. At 5.30pm today four fire engines and 20 firefighters were battling a fire that broke out in a ground floor flat in Huron Road, Tooting.
Two drug-dealers who shot a man and recruited someone else to blow his flat up have been given life sentences. Andre Johnson, 24, and Colliston Edwards, 38, of no fixed address, were sent to prison for 65 years between them for the murder of Leroy Burnett
Children and parents of all ages were granted with a fun day out at the hands of St Teresa’s Primary School in Morden, through the school’s Spring Fair last weekend. The event was made up of various activities, including raffles on tombola, with refreshments
A soulful singer and songwriter is preparing to release her debut album next month, writes Clare Buchanan. Melissa James has fused her love of blues, folk, jazz and soul to create the earthy sounds that embrace all her musical influences for
Most people are familiar with the phrase ‘charity begins at home’. However, this phrase does not necessarily hold true for students taking part in the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI). YPI is an initiative that states that its aim is ‘To provide
The rise of the residents’ association has chipped away at the Conservative majority in Elmbridge. The Tories lost three seats in Elmbridge - one to the Liberal Democrats and two to residents’ groups. As a result their overall majority
Conservatives triumphed in one of the wealthiest parts of Kingston but admit Labour are serious contenders in the borough after the party polled second in the Coombe Hill byelection. Gaj Wallooppillai was declared a Coombe Hill councillor after recording
Sanderstead has four churches and there are no pubs within the traditional village boundaries due to traditional religious belief. A higher proportion of Sanderstead’s residents attend regular church services than the national average and during the
With the 2012 Olympic Games upon the horizon, Britain prepares itself for another series of show stopping record breaking events. However we must not forget that “the London riots have left our society’s thoughts upon the youth of this country severely
This year there is great excitement leading up to the Olympics - particularly in Wimbledon. This is due to the fact that the Olympic Tennis Tournaments will be held 3 minutes from where I live at the "All England Lawn Tennis Club" in Church Road. Wimbledon
It’s that time of year again where all students are in a frenzy of panic and stress. I am of course talking about the exam season, which has to everyone’s dismay begun. Each year flies by for students, not necessarily because they’re having fun, and the
It was all smiles from Sutton Grammar School’s Young Enterprise team ‘Concept’ at Tooting and Mitcham football club’s home ground, ‘Imperial Fields’. The group had arrived at the stadium with the hopes of performing well in competition with other young
Wimbledon’s first ever Triathlon took place on the 29th April, encouraging young people to take an active interest in this challenging event. Despite the torrential downpours which have plagued the UK for the last few weeks, the many participants
Hampton & Richmond Borough boss Mark Harper has warned club chairman Steve McPherson the club must show ambition if he is to stand a chance of retaining his star men. The Beveree chief feared a mass walk out at Station Road this summer following relegation
Old Paulines club captain Matthew Preece reckoned the club was prepared for life in London Division Three South West after winning promotion on Saturday. The Thames Ditton-based club won 29-11 at Hampshire Division One runners-up Fordingbridge
Conservative councillor Steve O’Connell has been re-elected to represent Croydon and Sutton at the London Assembly after winning 60,152 votes. He fended off competition from Labour candidate Louisa Woodley who finished second with 50,734 votes
The British are known for a stiff upper lip, fish and chips, queuing and up until recently, good manners, which Andrew Jackson is on a mission to fix with his 'Good Manners Campaign', hitting Richmond and Twickenham. After noticing a lack of polite
Formula One world champion Damon Hill set off this morning for France on two wheels, not four, at the start of a gruelling charity bike ride. The 40 cyclists set off from Putney after being treated to a send-off breakfast from Wandsworth-based pub group
It does not take a genius to figure out that over the last couple of weeks that its being raining just a bit. This heavy rainfall has hit almost every part of the UK, causing the river banks to burst . This is what led to the car parks being flooded,
Waldegrave are been proud to present our newest visitors from our linked school in Kenya, Madogo. Two lucky top students and there teachers were selected to travel all the way from their normal lives in the East African nation, to experience a very
Richard Tracey will continue to represent Merton and Wandsworth at City Hall after retaining his London Assembly seat. Mr Tracey, who has held the seat since 2000, defeated Wandsworth councillor Leonie Cooper for the second time in one of the
Chelsea Football Club has today submitted a bid to buy the 39-acre Battersea Power Station site. The club, owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, said the site has the potential to become "one of the most iconic football stadiums in
Many students when they reach Year 11 are constantly reminded that Year 11 is their last year in secondary education and that they must work extremely hard in order to achieve the best grades possible. While this is true and essential many teachers
A paedophile former police officer has been jailed for 14 years after carrying out a string of depraved sexual assaults on a mother and her daughter, 25 years apart. Child rapist Peter Kirk, 78, was jailed today at Guildford Crown Court for
The UK Border Agency in Croydon had to cancel hundreds of visa appointments after its biometric ID system crashed yesterday. People were told to go home and re-apply for an appointment online while others were reportedly left in tears at the
New Malden’s Tom Onslow-Cole is hoping a spell of dry weather can reignite his British Touring Car Championship hopes this summer. The 24-year-old endured a miserable third weekend of the season at a rain-swept Thruxton on Sunday, as the wet
In the early afternoon of Thursday 26th April, over 70 students in Year 11 at Waldegrave School for Girls received their Gold Mayor’s Award in front of their teachers and peers. The Mayor of Richmond herself handed each certificate to each student personally
During March of this year, the cast of the Isleworth Community Play, Beautiful Dreamer, took to the stage and put months of hard work into practice for five public performances, all of which were received by the Isleworth community brilliantly. Beautiful
Uwe Rosler wants Harry Forrester to concentrate on his fitness this summer so he can help Brentford push for promotion on a regular basis. The 21-year-old, who turned down Ajax to join Brentford last year, has struggled to nail down a regular spot with
James Brown has what it takes to reach the highest level as a coach, according to London Scottish head coach Simon Amor. Brown quit the club Exiles this week having completed a four year stint as player and assistant coach at the Athletic Ground and
London Welsh lock Matt Corker is desperate for the Exiles to make it third time lucky and avenge two years of Championship play-off semi-final heartache. The second row was part of the Welsh side which lost out to Bristol in 2010 and the Cornish Pirates
Chairman John Inverdale has insisted cut-backs at Esher are designed to give the club the best possible chance of returning to the Championship at the first time of asking. Mike Schmid will become master of all he surveys at Esher after being
Kingstonian fan Taimour Lay reflects on his team's London Senior Cup defeat and looks forward to next season. "There is a way to deal with failure, or the relative success of others, and that’s to tell ourselves stories that stress contingency
The Conservatives have retained a council seat in Wimbledon Park, bucking the national trend in which Labour was a big winner. Councillor Linda Taylor was announced the winner at midday after the Conservatives held on to the seat vacated by
Kingstonian boss Alan Dowson has told his players to enjoy tonight’s end of season party because it may be the last time they feature at Kingsmeadow. A Bobby Traynor double was not enough as Ks signed off a disappointing Ryman Premier League
Surbiton Hockey Club’s James Tindall, Richard Alexander and Rob Moore are out to impress as Team GB men’s hockey squad host the Visa International Invitational Hockey Tournament – doubling up as the Olympic Test Event – at the Olympic Park this week.
When promising young rugby player Jake Robey dislocated his shoulder for a third time while snowboarding, he thought his playing days were over. But the 19-year-old Kingston University student has been given a second shot thanks to programme MTV Made
Hundreds of people came together at the weekend (April 29) to attend a centenary service for a Tadworth church. The service was held at the Church of the Good Shepherd in The Avenue, Tadworth, and was celebrated by Reverend Christopher Chessun.
Chelsea shut up shop at the Nou Camp and, against the run of play, hit Barcelona with two goals on the break. Turns out it wasn’t just Blues fans that have studied the DVD. Newcastle’s shrewd manager Alan Pardew watched it too, and turned the
Olympic gold may be the natural progression for Team GB’s men’s eight crew, but Molesey Boat Club’s James Foad knows it will not be a case of just turning up on the day to win. The 25-year-old rower is in the squad for this weekend’s first
Stragglers Running Club athlete Jess Draskau-Petersson’s super performance in last Sunday’s London marathon has catapulted her into contention to compete at the 2012 Olympics – for Denmark. Draskau-Petersson ignored the effects of a calf strain
Police have set up shop in Epsom and Ewell’s town hall following the closure of Epsom police station. A new police counter has opened in the reception area after services transferred to the building on The Parade, on April 25. Police have their
Demand has outstripped supply at a community-led school due to open in Cobham this September. Applications for the reception class at Cobham Free School have flooded in, according to school staff. The school has offered all 23 reception places to local
A dead war hero's family were told they must pay double for funeral costs because he moved out of the borough for 11 weeks. Harry Elkington, 97, lived in Sutton for 30 years and died on May 8, just days after he had a tumour in his bladder
Harlequins No 8 Nick Easter has not given up hope of an England recall this summer. The 33-year-old has starred for his club since Christmas having been frozen out of head coach Stuart Lancaster’s plans for the Six Nations, with captain Chris Robshaw
An agony aunt living the high-life in her 60s sees no reason to want to travel back to a time where hideous haircuts were in fashion and indecision ruled every life choice. Instead she says old age is a world that beams bright. Bold and
As St Helier hospital’s future hangs in the balance, Sutton Council has hit out at the panel recommending which hospital in SW London will lose its vital services. As part of the NHS Better Services Better Value review, either St Helier, Croydon
In the underground basement of the XOYO bar in Old Street, London on 4th April 2012, I attended an intimate gig with New York based singer-songwriter Alex Winston to celebrate the release of her Debut album ‘King Con’ as well as the end of her international
Welcome to our coverage of the local elections 2012. Below is our special Twitter feed giving you all the latest updates and results from the counts... If you want to take part, simply use the hash tag #londonelects
A music producer whose songs have appeared in Hollywood films asked for a £5,000 tree outside his house to be cut down because it was interfering with his solar panels. Producer and recording artist Steve McIntosh, whose songs have appeared
A man is thought to have drowned in the Thames last night after falling from Battersea Bridge. Police were called at the bridge at 6.45pm on Thursday, May 3, after receiving reports of the incident. The man was spotted in the water before sight
A historic tennis club is set to close after losing out in a High Court land dispute with the Church of England. St Andrew’s Lawn Tennis Club, in Cheam, which has existed for more than 70 years, has been in a six-year dispute with its neighbour
It is the little things that make the real difference to the community – taking the time to invest in projects and people. So says John Lewis community liaison officer Lene Wood – and she should know, having served the borough of Kingston for
Thieves have been stealing people’s generous donations from outside charity shops. The thefts have prompted Surrey Police to issue a warning to residents not to leave donations outside shops overnight. Officers in Walton received reports of the thefts
A Croydon scout club was almost forced to cancel its annual family night and show after metal thieves flooded its hall. The 7/12 Croydon Scout Group club in Birdhurst Rise, south Croydon, was targeted by the thieves two days before the big
Angry homeowners fined for parking their cars just inches over their driveway on to a footpath have united against Kingston Council for issuing “unreasonable” parking tickets. At least four people living in a quiet cul-de-sac in Chessington
A Carshalton pub has come up with a unique solution for football watching drinkers who do not want to miss any of the action when nature calls. Ahead of the Euro 2012 football championships, publican Robin Wheeler has decided to install a 19in
A centre for children with brain injuries has been rated as "outstanding" in all areas by teaching inspectors. Surrey Teaching Centre, based at The Children’s Trust charity, in Tadworth, was given the score after inspectors visited last month
A number of us at St Paul’s School had been waiting impatiently for some considerable time for the day to arrive – the day we were hosting our version of the popular game show A Question of Sport. Excitement was high as the star attraction was international
Nearly 3,000 council staff are being offered three days off work a year, fully paid, to do voluntary work in the community. Lambeth Council said local groups and organisations would benefit, but critics said staff should volunteer in their
The government is being urged to bring forward plans to help local authorities crack down on dangerous dogs. London councils are calling for action as the problem with 'status dogs' used by gangs as weapons is growing. In 2006 the number
London Air Ambulance was called to serious emergencies in Croydon almost three times a month last year, the fifth highest across the capital. A breakdown of the missions carried out by the emergency service in 2011 shows they were called to
Terry Brown comes to the end of his and AFC Wimbledon’s debut Football League campaign on Saturday admitting he has learned a lot. The 59-year-old had never managed in the professional leagues before this season, but has guided the Dons to safety and
Princess Alexandra visited the town hall last month to attend a citizenship ceremony. Princess Alexandra presented 20 new citizens with a specially-minted commemorative coin on St George's Day. The new citizens swore an oath of allegiance
A business slated by investors on BBC’s Dragons’ Den has been told to stop claiming its £10,000 vibrating chair can help obese people lose weight, after complaints were made. Sit and Slim, run by New Malden-based Miruji, claimed sitting in
A member of the boyband, JLS, visited a martial arts class in Sutton on April 22. Oritse Williams went to watch his sister, Naomi, test for her yellow belt at Chi Combat System in the Sutton Pavilion. For more information visit: chicombatsystem.com
A company which supports mothers to build their businesses is looking to expand in Croydon. The Mumpreneurs Networking Club (MNC) holds its meetings during the school day in term time. The network have already piloted successful groups
A father and daughter who pretended they were landlord and tenant to claim benefits have been prosecuted. Naira Rasool made claims for housing and council tax benefit on the grounds she was renting a property in Maryland Road, Thornton Heath
By YMCA volunteer John O'Connell The word “homeless” conjures up an image in everyone’s mind – and it is probably the same vision for everyone. You’re thinking right now of a dishevelled, unshaven man, slightly the worse for drink, sitting
One child in three is living below the poverty line in parts of Kingston. As part of a new series of features DAVID LINDSELL spoke to parents about poverty and how the council intends to tackle it. A father on his sick bed wept as he told me
We have now reached the stage when our son is starting to really come into his own. He’s touching everything, putting toys in his mouth, laughing lots and becoming a proper little person. It’s wonderful to see his personality beginning to develop
Kingston Council could be faced with fines of thousands of pounds if an investigation finds it has breached data protection laws. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is set to investigate after more than 100 rent statements were posted
By Councillor Andrew Judge, Merton Council cabinet member for environmental sustainability and regeneration (Labour, Abbey ward) and Merton Nominated Trustee of Wandle Valley Regional Park I have always been a convinced supporter of the return
GCSE: a few letters which make any sixteen year old gasp in horror or become filled with dread. The month of May marks the start of the exams, which are compulsory for every child in the United Kingdom, and the start of the long two months in which science
The residents of Hampton Court will be overjoyed to hear that the derelict piece of land opposite Hampton Court Palace has been targeted by the owner of the site Gladedale and the National Historic Royal Palaces to improve the appearance of the Jolly
The Department for Education (DfE) has opted not to progress with the application for Cobham Community High School. This decision has left the organising group extremely disappointed. Plans to bring secondary education back to Cobham by setting up a
Results are in for this year's borough elections, with Weston Green and Cobham Fairmile wards quickest to return. But the count began only after a moment's silence for Labour's Esher candidate Bruce King. Mr King had been due to stand
