Alice Kelly and Hannah McKnight of Richmond Gymnastics Association returned triumphant from the 2013 British Tumbling Championships at the LG arena in Birmingham last weekend. Both gymnasts took the top prize in their respective age groups of women's
A care home celebrated its eighth birthday with a cake, barbecue and jazz music on Thursday. Grandpa Spells Jazz Band performed during outdoor celebrations at Sunrise of Banstead in Croyden Lane, Banstead. General manager Suzanne Spurgin said
Billy Smart’s big top circus is coming to Leg o'Mutton Field for what promises to be Cobham’s most talked about event of the year. Touted as Britain’s greatest circus, Billy Smart’s is one of the biggest travelling shows to have ever toured the
A Hersham golf club and a Weybridge residential home came together to help raise more than £1,000 for a special needs farm. Burhill Golf Club in Burwood Road hosted a captain’s day charity event on Saturday, July 6, with members competing across
Crystal Palace’s first game of their Premier League campaign will be shown live on TV. The Eagles’ face Tottenham Hotspur in their first top flight match in eight season has been switched to Sunday August 18 at 1.30pm. The game will launch
Creative kids will be able to show off their monster mask making skills at an event later this month. Sutton Life Centre in Alcorn Close is hosting an event which will give children the chance to make creepy masks as part of Sutton Council's horror-themed
Schoolboys have buried a time capsule containing football trading cards, a school tie and a Warhammer figurine among other items to encapsulate life today. The capsule was buried in the foundations of a new school building at Priory Preparatory
Kingstonian boss Alan Dowson revealed how Tottenham Hotspur are returning for a second pre-season friendly because they were so well looked after last time round. The Premier League side beat Ks 2-1 last year, and they are back at Kingsmeadow on
Students and staff at ACS Cobham International School are celebrating after more than 80 students were presented with their international baccalaureate (IB) diploma exam results. Increasing on last year’s numbers by more than a third, 88 students
By Konstantinos Lianos The most valuable player of Kingston University’s basketball team has his eyes set on next season after being promoted to South Eastern Division 1A, win the Varsity 2013 silverware and reach the South Eastern Conference Cup
A Walton estate agents will be swapping dry land for water as they grab their oars and head up the Thames in a medieval boat. Family-run Rochills will enter their team, the Rochills Rockitts, into Kingston’s dragon boat challenge in support of
Nearly 100 volunteers took to the streets to give young people safety tips on how to steer clear of crime. The group were supporting the council and police officers during a two-week safety campaign between June 24 and July 4. The campaign
Secondary school students have been flexing their stage skills this week in preparation for a special performance of their own gothic adaptations of Sleeping Beauty. Six groups of young performers from across the borough will perform 12-minutes
Young nature lovers had the chance to delve into the secret life of bees trying on a bee suit and rolling candles. The Wimbledon Common Nature Club, supported by the London Wildlife Trust, met at Wimbledon Common on July 7 to explore the life cycle
Inspirational leaders took the spoils at a cultural awards programme last week. The Cultural Medal programme was set up in 2012 to recognise Sutton’s most inspiring leaders as part of the legacy from the Olympic and Paralympics Games. Each
As a ruthless galactic overlord, Darth Vader isn't known for his compassion. But the notorious Star Wars baddy showed his softer side at Croydon University Hospital when he - or at least the actor who played him - unveiled a new mosaic created
The first British voice to break the silence of early film has been remembered in a book by the speaker's son. Jonathan Croall, of Keswick Road, Putney, has written Forgotten Stars: My Father and the British Silent Film World based on the life
In the past I’ve written about getting around with one baby in tow. Now I feel I can upgrade my experience about talking about the fun of getting about with a double pram. The first time I stepped out of the house on my own with toddler and newborn
A firefighter who courageously battled blazes and served the community for three decades has hosed down his last fire. New Malden firefighter Graham Smith, 53, will be toasting his 30 years of service by buying his colleagues a drink at his leaving
Ooh it’s hot isn’t it? Isn’t it hot? It’s just too hot isn’t it? Actually, I like it. I’ve realised I lose some of my curmudgeonity (is that a word?) when the sun is out. I cheer up a bit. The usual endless grey skies in this country get me down
