The drought affecting a Clapham street has finally ended after a Thames Water gaffe left them without water for more than 32 hours. To make matters worse the average daily temperature over the last two days was a sweltering 27C - the two hottest days
Footballer Lee Hughes has escaped with a fine after admitting to assaulting a woman before an FA cup match. Hughes was arrested in December last year at the Aerodrome Hotel, Purley, the night before his team Notts County, were due to play Sutton United
Police patrols outside Epsom schools have been stepped up after a series of suspicious incidents outside schools in neighbouring Kingston. Last Thursday, May 17, a man and a woman are alleged to have approached a girl while she was getting
A former head of fraud and security with Lloyds banking group has been charged with an alleged £2.5m fraud. The 50-year-old, from Crest Road, Croydon, was charged by police with one count of fraud by abuse of position on May 21. The charges relate to
Former Leicester Tigers scrum half Austin Healey has described Saturday’s Premiership final between Harlequins and former club Leicester Tigers as too close to call. The two teams go head-to-head at rugby HQ tomorrow in the climax to the domestic campaign
Eight youngsters with special needs are performing with a top choir this month. The children aged 12 to 18 years old have different types of disabilities and go to school at Linden Lodge, Princes Way, Wandsworth and Elm's Court school, in Elm Park,
Hundreds of people wishing to learn a new skill took part in adult learners week last week. South Thames College, in Wandsworth High Street and Tooting High Street, gave people the change to try one of their 73 taster classes for free.
The artist who created the Putney sculpture trail has branded the thieves who stole one of his statues "wicked and stupid". Alan Thornhill, who now lives in Gloucester, revealed the statue, Horizontal Ambiguity, along with all the others in the trail
A man has been arrested on suspicion of public indecency after an incident at a nursery school in Wallington. The 34-year-old man remains in custody following his arrest at 6pm yesterday. It is believed the offences relate to two locations
A former police officer is due to appear in court after alleged failings in rape investigations and sexual assault cases and allegedly making false statements and reports. Ryan Coleman-Farrow, 30, faces 13 charges of misconduct in a public
Whoever said it’s the taking part, not the winning, that matters clearly didn't play rugby, writes Ben Wallace. In fact they certainly didn't play any top level sport. For Harlequins, who are set to play Leicester this Saturday in the Aviva Premiership
Ex-Dons skipper Jamie Stuart followed the example of former AFC Wimbledon hero Jason Goodliffe to sign for Sutton United this week. The 35-year-old centre back turned down a move to the Scottish Premier League and other interested parties in League Two
If London Welsh make it into the Premiership next week, one man will have had a more tricky journey back to the top flight than most. Centre Seb Jewell, in his first season at Old Deer Park, has battled back from elbow and knee injuries this term to
Walton Casuals boss Mick Sullivan has warned he will walk away from the club if the Stags are moved into the Southern Leagues, writes Stuart Amos. The FA are yet to confirm the make-up of Ryman Division One South, with Sullivans’s Stags and Walton &
Kingstonian manager Alan Dowson endured his own manic Monday at Kingsmeadow this week and is set to unveil the opening salvo in his summer transfer dealings next week. The Ks chief confirmed his budget with directors before the weekend and kicked off
A man has been rushed to hospital after being knocked down by a bus. Police, London Ambulance Service (LAS) and the Air Ambulance were called to Sutton High Street at the junction with Angel Hill at 12.55pm to reports of bus in collision with
Molesey Boat Club's Andrew Triggs Hodge and Tom James -with the help of Peter Reed and Alex Gregory - blew apart the world best time for the men’s four in winning their world cup heat in 5:37.86 in Lucerne today. The quartet moved up through the field
A grieving mum whose son was found hanged at her home was sent a greetings card saying she should follow him to the grave. Hazel Lynch was left devastated after finding the body of her son Dean Hearne, 42, at the family home on Wigmore Road
Another weekend, another major final, and this weekend Harlequins are the rank outsiders for their Aviva Premiership final against Leicester Tigers at Twickenham, writes John Payne. The bookies have Quins around 2-1 with Leicester, having once again
Worcester Park’s Howard Fuller has set his sights on a British Touring Car Championship drive next year after impressing on his Volkswagen Cup debut over the weekend. The 19-year-old former Brooklands College student jumped in BTCC driver Tony Gilham
New Malden race ace Tom Onslow-Cole had mixed fortunes on his Superstars International Series debut at Donington Park over the weekend. The 25-year-old British Touring Car Championship star qualified his Team Ferlito Jaguar XF/R5.0 in impressive fashion
Nothing much to report this week, but I suppose I’d better write something. Chelsea, 2012 Champions of Europe. How good does that sound? Even the sun’s come out. What makes it more remarkable is the way it happened. When Andre Villas-Boas was sacked
Bats have delayed plans for a multi-million pound football centre. Plans to turn a dilapidated all-weather football pitch into the state-of-the-art football centre in Rosehill have been put on hold due to the proximity of planned floodlights
Twenty vehicles were seized and over 500 cars stopped in Croydon as police crack down on uninsured drivers. As part of the ninth Operation Cubo took pace on May 24, officers across the borough targeted uninsured drivers to disrupt criminal
Soul meets Bollywood at an Indian summer evening of soul, funk and Asian grooves being held at the Rose Theatre. Botown, the Bollywood soul band dubbed as Bollywood’s answer to the Commitments, bring their trumpets, saxophones and big band
Malden Wanderers skipper Simon Crampton is confident his men can find their feet in the Surrey Championship Premier Division. Wanderers, promoted from Division One last summer, lost by five wickets to a strong Banstead outfit at Cambridge Avenue
Harlequins centre Ollie Smith has not ruled out playing again even if he lands the head coach job at Esher. The 29-year-old has emerged as the clear favourite to take over at Molesey Road in the wake of the club’s relegation from the Championship and
Twickenham paceman Maaz Haffeji took five wickets to give his side a dramatic first win of the Middlesex County League season on Saturday. Skipper Carlos Nunes’s men posted a meagre 117 all-out on the Green and Harrow seemed favourites to win
Harlequins stars Ugo Monye and Danny Care have been declared fit to play in tomorrow's Aviva Premiership final at Twickenham. The two England internationals have recovered from injury and are the only changes to the team that defeated Northampton
Teddington’s Tim Brabants goes to this weekend’s World Cup sprint canoe regatta in Germany needing to beat rival Paul Wycherley to stay in the hunt to defend his K1 1,000m Olympic title at the 2012 Games. Beijing gold medallist Brabants finished fourth
A three-year-old has been denied a school place because he lives 20cm too far from his nearest primary school. Brock Housden, who is due to start school in September, had hoped to go to Bandon Hill Primary, the nearest school to his home in
London Welsh chairman Bleddyn Phillips has insisted the club will not abandon its Richmond roots should the club get to the Premiership, writes Stuart Amos. The Exiles will play thier Championship play-off final second-leg clash with Cornish Pirates
This week’s column isn’t going to be easy to write as I’m homing in on my lumps and bumps. It’s time to confront the forces of gravity – yes, the post-pregnancy bulge. Enough is enough. Banished are the takeaways, gone are the stash of chocolate
A family man who has devoted the past 20 years of his life tirelessly supporting carers of mentally ill patients said mental illness was no different to caring for someone with a broken leg or diabetes. Regular churchgoer and secretary of
I must compliment the company that have planted out flowers on the roundabout as you approach Sainsburys on the Kiln Lane estate. It is all wild country flowers and looking very pretty having stood up to the cold wet weather. Well done. J Thomas
Hinchley Wood residents are invited to dig out their paintbrushes and tackle a local eyesore on Saturday, May 26. The Love Where You Live community action day will see neighbours clubbing together to paint a stretch of vandalised fence between
England scrum half Danny Care will step out of the dark and into the light should Harlequins win the Premiership title on Saturday. The 25-year-old is expected to start tomorrow’s clash with Leicester Tigers at Twickenham after a torrid past 12 months
London Welsh chairman Bleddyn Phillips has vowed to leave no stone unturned to get the Exiles into the Premiership this season. Welsh hopes of reaching the top-flight were dealt a major blow hours before Wednesday’s 37-21 Championship final first-leg
A comic strip creator led a comic book workshop to celebrate the opening of a new gallery at the BRIT School. To celebrate, Kev F Sutherland whose comic strips appear in The Beano, Dennis The Menace and Ghost Rider 2009, celebrated the school's
So, the list of players let go is now well known, including the late addition of the long-serving Sam Hatton. Add to that the transfer request from young Brendan Kiernan and the squad looks thinner than the grass used to look at Kingsmeadow after the
A youth worker determined to make a difference by giving children an alternative to gang crime has set up a football club and academy. Trevor Elliott, 21, said he set up the club on the South Oak Road estate, Streatham, so that young children
Former Croydon Athletic owner Mazhar Majeed faces a tense wait to find out if appeal judges thinks his conviction is unsafe. The disgraced sport agent was jailed for two years and eight months last November, for his role in the cricket match-fixing
Now is your chance to meet the affable and knowledgeable Eric Knowles at a mini antiques roadshow at Epsom Playhouse. Knowles is one of those rare individuals who is able to share his extensive knowledge of the world of antiques in a manner
Former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan is set to reveal the secrets of his time at Selhurst Park in his autobiography. Be Careful What You Wish For will hit the shelves on June 7 and promises to lift the lid on how football works from the
Youngsters Jim Fenlon and Frankie Merrifield are targeting senior debuts next season after signing professional contracts with AFC Wimbledon. The two 18-year-olds put pen-to-paper last week having come through the Dons academy ranks after joining at
Staff at an old people’s home dressed as famous film stars to bring a taste of Cannes to Cobham. Residents at St George’s Nursing Home were also treated to a film star quiz on Wednesday, May 16, the start of the film festival. Staff donned Olivia Newton
A teacher who has completed her 40th year in the profession, has been honoured by staff and pupils. Jenny Butcher, who is currently Assistant Director of Sixth Form at the Oasis Academy in Coulsdon, began her long and influential career by
The search has begun for Epsom’s best businesses following the launch of the borough’s annual awards on Friday. The Canopy, in High Street, Epsom, hosted a launch breakfast for the Epsom and Ewell Business Excellence Awards 2012, attended by
Police say two alleged abduction attempts at schools are unlikely to be linked. Kingston police had believed that incidents at Knollmead Primary School, Tolworth, and Grand Avenue Primary School, Surbiton, may be connected. A boy was allegedly
Four-time world snooker champion Ronnie “the Rocket” O’Sullivan is due to play live in Fairfield Halls in a match against fellow legend “the Whirlwind,” Jimmy White. After having won the championship title again earlier this month, O’Sullivan revoked
A cancer centre is celebrating after successfully securing a £70,000 grant to continue its work for the diverse ethnic communities in Wandsworth. Paul’s Cancer Support Centre, in York Road, Battersea, can now continue its vital outreach work
Touching tributes have been paid to a respected car dealer known for his big smile and business integrity. Martin Ratner went missing from his New Malden home on Tuesday, May 8, and police found his body in the River Thames at Cherry Garden
For those struggling to find a job, it can be hard to keep up hope. Vacancies are scarce and when jobs do come up there are often hundreds of applicants – so candidates often barely receive an acknowledgement from months of hard work filling
A woman who suffers from bowel disease has spoken out about an operation which changed her life. Christine Heiden, 65, from Cheam was diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome in 1990. She was regularly hospitalised which led to the eventual
Parents, children and teachers were waiting to hear if funding for a new secondary school in the borough had been approved. The government announced 261 schools across the country would receive money from a school building fund but had not
An event organiser turned airbrush artist is smelling success after creating what is believed to be the world’s first scented tattoo. Julie Proctor, 49, from Wimbledon, has run the Strawberry Studio for four years creating airbrushed temporary
An MP whose father’s grave has been desecrated by scrap metal thieves has warned them they will regret their actions. The memorial plaque to David Barwell, father of Croydon Central MP Gavin Barwell, was discovered to be missing from Beckenham
A rowing marathon took place in the Heart Walton to build excitement for this weekend’s regatta. The Walton and Weybridge regatta on May 26 will mark the events 150th anniversary and a high turnout was expected. Rival crews put the competition
The body of a woman of found hanged in a wooded area of a recreation ground has been identified as that of Juthi Punmagar. Dog walkers were confronted with a taped-off Latchmere recreation ground on Tuesday morning when the 50-year-old Kingston
Cleves School has confirmed its bid for funding to expand and become a primary school. They said it was an aspiration for several years and both Manby Lodge and Oatlands knew of the plans. In response to the public meeting on May 17,
A new-look Morden town centre should attract a “younger commuter market” in which even the council’s own headquarters have been earmarked to be redeveloped for housing. Confidential Merton Council documents, seen by the Wimbledon Guardian,
Residents are being invited to be the first to walk the Wimbledon Way – a new walkway designed to bring the town’s heritage to life. The route will be enhanced by podcasts and promotional materials to highlight the story of Wimbledon, funded
An ex-member of one of Croydon's largest criminal gangs claims the notorious Don't Say Nothing (DSN) no longer exists. Mikey Giwa was a prominent member of DSN, whose members have been jailed for offences including armed burglary and robbery
The daughter-in-law of hate cleric Abu Hamza has been jailed after attempting to smuggle a mobile phone SIM card into his high-security prison. Chaymae Smak, from Wandsworth, visited him at Belmarsh Prison in December 2010 with the SIM card
A fundrasing campaign has been launched for a baby diagnosed with cancer just weeks after suffering brain damage during birth. Evelyn (Evie) Shears, born to Aimey, 31, and James Shears, 32, from St Helier, on January 18, 2012, will need support
A corrupt solicitor who tried to persuade an innocent teenager, later brutally murdered, to take the rap for a gun deal gone wrong, has been sentenced to five years in prison. Samuel Ogunro, 17, was shot in the head and his body found dead
Hundreds turned out for a three-day flower festival revived after a 25 year absence. The Shirley Flower Festival, at St John’s Evangelist Church, attracted close to 1000 visitors between Friday May 18 and Sunday May 20, with guests enjoying
An Olympic gold medallist joined the borough’s budding athletes to celebrate their many achievements. Sally Gunnell visited Kingston University for the sports performance programmes awards ceremony and presented students with sports jackets
