At WCGS ICT was dropped as an official GCSE in 2010. Since then the school as founded a new society, the Digital leaders, whose job it is to ensure that IT does not become extinct. Led by our enthusiastic director of e-learning, the digital leaders
On the 10th of November the Croydon scout movement assembled at Frylands campsite for a day of fun and traditional scouting. Arts & Crafts, Games and the occasional campfire song ensured everyone had a thoroughly enjoyable time. As the sun
Hundreds of Santas, a handful of reindeers and a couple of Christmas puddings ran, jogged and walked through the Royal Parks to raise money for charity. For the fifth year in a row Princess Alice Hospice organised a Santa fun run in Bushy Park
Tiffin Girls School has got a new play this winter: The Darkest Hour. Set in World War II and with an all female cast, I asked two members about their experiences of the play so far. The play it is split into two halves – the first set in England
A campaign designed to help people keep their homes warm in energy-efficient ways has been given parliamentary backing. Tom Brake MP has given his support to the Government-backed Hole in the Roof campaign which uses a website to offer advice ion
A trickster who conned a 77-year-old woman out of £200 by pretending to be a plumber is being sought by police. The man called at the pensioner's house in West Street, Carshalton, and told her a gas leak in the area meant he had to check all
A Springer spaniel will be under close watch this festive season after she was rushed to intensive care for indulging on Christmas chocolate. Mo, a 10-year-old Springer Spaniel from Wimbledon, suddenly became agitated and restless on Christmas
A haul of ceremonial gold jewellery has been stolen in Carshalton. Items including necklaces, pendants, bracelets, rings and watches were stolen from an address in Wrythe Lane on Saturday, November 17. A TV, DVD and video equipment were also
A Strictly Come Dancing champion who danced with Alesha Dixon has started Zumba classes in Carshalton. Matthew Cutler a former world amateur Latin-American champion has turned his hand to the Columbian dance routine to keep him in shape. Mr
Meet Holly the hedgehog at the Riverside Animal Centre’s Christmas fair. In order to raise much needed funds the animal centre in Beddington Park will hold its fair on Saturday, December 8, from 11am-3pm. Admission is free and visitors will
A determined man who was once told he would never walk again strode through Sutton and Croydon over the weekend as he nears the end of a 2,012 mile challenge. Phil Packer suffered a severe spinal injury in 2008 and faced the prospect of never
Sutton’s Paralympic legend, David Weir, has been immortalised in paint. Artist, Dominic Pearce, 50, recreated the magic of the Weirwolf after he met him at an Olympic inspired art group in 2010. He has now decided to donate the portrait to
After resigning as council leader Steve Reed said Lambeth will retain a ‘special place’ in his heart forever. Mr Reed was elected MP for Croydon North on Thursday, November 29, and resigned today as Lambeth council leader and councillor. Leader
Police have said they have received some public responses regarding missing teenager Shelley Pratt. Officers handed out posters in Croydon town centre on Saturday and Crystal Palace FC put an appeal up on the big screen during their match against
Leaving charities money in a will, or using its radio station for parties, are some of the ways a hospital trust is bidding to raise some much-needed cash this Christmas. On December 1, Epsom and St Helier trust launched its 25days25ways campaign
A war hero once told he would never walk again has taken on the challenge of walking 2,012 miles across every county of the UK. Phil Packer, vice president of the Children’s Trust based in Tadworth, suffered devastating spinal cord injuries in
There will be a musical and street theatre extravaganza in the town centre this weekend. On Saturday, December 8 Croydon’s Christmas Beat event will hit the streets as Croydon Business Improvement District put on another festive event. North
A survey has shown that less than half of those in Croydon are confident travellers. In a survey conducted by rail operator Southern, it said in Croydon, 27% of people have admitted to getting on the wrong train, with 13% falling asleep on the
Olympic gold medallist Joanna Rowsell is bringing Christmas to Cheam. The cyclist and the Mayor of Sutton, Sean Brennan, will turn on the Christmas lights on Friday at 6pm. The celebration will include a nativity procession, Santa’s grotto,
Dean Cullinane, a resident of Croydon, has recently graduated from the PEACE training programme held at Preston Seventh-day Adventist Church. Dean, who simply wanted to put his church-going into practice, is a young professional. His trade is Christian
Tributes have flooded in for a 14-year-old who died last week. Family and friends have paid their respects to Liam Hardy, a pupil at Carshalton Boys Sports College. A memorial has been set up in front of the school which has been covered with
There will be a host of festive activities at Crystal Palace’s Sainsbury’s store this Christmas. Shoppers will be greeted by carol singers on December 11 and 12 to help customers get into the Christmas spirit at the store which is in Whitehorse
An elderly driver was trapped when his car overturned in Worcester Park last night. Firefighters released the man from his car outside the Toby Carvery, in Old Malden Lane, and he was taken to hospital. A South East Coast Ambulance Service
A house caught on flames and about a third of its roof was damaged on Saturday. Firefighters were called to a fire at the Coach House, in Margery Wood Lane, Kingswood, at about 5.30pm. Crews in breathing apparatus tackled the fire that damaged
A new support centre for students has been opened at Hinchley Wood School. The Moya Connell Centre (MCC), named after a long-time supporter of the school and previous chairman of governors, provides a welcoming environment where students seeking
A fourth man has been charged with murder after a stabbing at Oceana nightclub. Levan Greenfield, 22, of no fixed abode, was charged with murder on Friday, November 30. Jamie "Bullet" Sanderson, 20, died in an ambulance shortly after suffering
By Corinne Williams; via email On a night out with my husband last week we decided to go to the cinema to watch Skyfall. We are fairly equal distance from Wimbledon and Wandsworth Southside, but we decided to go into Wimbledon. Big mistake
Ten suspected football hooligans were arrested on Saturday as part of a crackdown on football related violence. The investigation was launched after a fight broke out between Crystal Palace and Brighton & Hove Albion fans on Saturday 10 November
'Tis the season to be merry - but too much booze can impact health in countless ways. If you're concerned about overdoing it with the alcohol this Christmas, read these tips for enjoying a festive tipple sensibly. Whether it's mulled wine, a eggnog
Sam Wylie-Harris takes the scenic route to Italy for a spot of skiing, and discovers that driving to the mountains is far more civilised than flying. Flying over the Alps will no doubt provide spectacular views of this world renowned mountain range
Taxi drivers across the borough have been invited to protect themselves with a Taxi Watch scheme. Usually led by the trade with support from the police and councils, Taxi Watch promotes safer travel for drivers and the public. It also helps
Politics amongst young people has never been a particularly popular subject… until recently. With the university fees rising up to 9,000 pounds a year for undergraduates commencing their studies from 2012 and upwards, there has been a significant change
A woman has been evicted from her home after being convicted of racial abuse and beating someone up. The tenant was evicted from Gatley Avenue, in West Ewell, on November 15 following a string of complaints over noise nuisance, verbal abuse and
Manor Park Primary School held it's first Christmas Fair on 1st December. The Mayor of Sutton officially opened the fair at 11am. There was ice skating, Father Christmas in his grotto and craft stalls offering Christmas gifts. The Sutton Salvation Army
Poised for take-off, the Concorde that greeted visitors to Heathrow has landed at the Brooklands site, Weybridge. The model, a prominent feature outside Heathrow for nearly 20 years, now stands as a beacon for those visiting Mercedes-Benz World
My garden 'ragged robin' with the bald head and summer long scruffy appearance is now resplendent in pristine winter plumage. I've never known such an incredibly tame bird. Every time I go into the garden he flies to me and is my constant companion
One of Kingston’s two fire engines could be lost under draft plans to cut millions of pounds from the emergency service’s budget. London Fire Brigade has drawn up several scenarios to save £65m over the next two years after being asked to make
Wimbledon missed the chance to close the gap on the top three in London League Division One South after a 23-14 defeat at Havant. Coach Stuart Power called it a 'bad day at the office' but had to make do with a long list of absences after this
Blackadder's much-maligned manservant Baldrick will be coming to a Clapham school today for the launch of a reading project. Actor Tony Robinson, who also hosts Time Team, will be coming to Clapham Manor primary school on Monday for the launch
Serves 4 Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 55 minutes – 1hour You’ll need: 200g cooked chestnuts (such as Merchant Gourmet vacuum packed) 2 bay leaves 1 sprig fresh rosemary 200ml red wine 300ml vegetable stock 25g butter
The youngest and oldest members of 1st Hersham Scout Group celebrated their 100th anniversary with a trip down memory lane. From the youngest beaver scout to Jack Warner, who became a leader at the group in the 1940s, the event celebrated the transformation
An elderly woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car on Thursday. The incident took place just before 1pm, on November 29, when the woman, in her 70s, was hit by the car on Sutton Lane, in Banstead. She was
A bestselling author has teamed up with a lecturer at Epsom’s University for the Creative Arts (UCA) to bring his latest stories to life. Comedian and Fast Show actor Charlie Higson asked graphic design lecturer Mike Nicholson to create an illustrated
