On Friday 8th November, Aberdour School in Burgh Heath threw their well-anticipated annual fireworks fundraiser. This enjoyable event ran smoothly as always. It is a time to have fun with family and friends. As a 2011 leaver of Aberdour School, I attend
On Thursday 21st of November, Nandos in Wandsworth Southside Centre went up in flames at approximately 2pm, as many people were starting their Christmas shopping. Crowds of people and staff were evacuated from the Shopping Centre as fire engines raced
The acoustics of the room may not be up to 11, but the voice of Freddie Brown – the lead guitarist of the up-and-coming Hampton Hill band Laika – carries easily across the few feet between his mouth and my ears. The location of this impromptu interview
Language has always been changing, evolving and with the new mediums available to communicate through, it is now changing faster than ever. Slang, which is considered as “the use of highly informal words and expressions that are not considered
On 20th November Orpington switched on its Christmas lights to an excited and swollen crowd. Thousands of Orpington residents came together to support the town and share the festive spirit, with the theme ‘White Christmas’. The mayor himself was present
After closing down in December 2011, Streatham Ice Arena is back and better than ever. On the cold and autumnal morning of Monday 18th November in Streatham, with traffic roaming endlessly and people hurriedly running into the train station, the
Saturday 23rd November signified Doctor Who’s 50th anniversary. To mark the occasion a special episode “Day of the Doctor” was broadcast simultaneously on TV and cinemas to over 80 countries worldwide! I was lucky enough to secure myself a ticket
On Tuesday 19th November 2013 at 9:30 pm in New Malden, many of my neighbours were alerted by the bellowing sound of a car alarm and the sight that followed was startling. At the time of the fire I was sitting in my room doing my homework when
After Tuesday night’s 1-1 draw with Dagenham & Redbridge, Dons boss Neal Ardley declared he has a “decent League Two team” at his disposal. The draw, which featured an excellent Michael Smith header, keeps AFC Wimbledon 10th in League Two.
Wimbledon Hockey Club player/coach Ben Marsden said last weekend’s shock win at Beeston will count for nothing if they do not beat Cannock on Saturday. Two goals from Johnny Kinder and an Ali Brogdon strike meant the Dons became the first team
On Saturday 23rd of November, 10 million people in the United Kingdom ALONE tuned in to watch the show of a lifetime. The Doctor Who 50th anniversary special episode, entitled “The Day of the Doctor” attracted scores of fans from across the globe –
Battersea’s Bradley Skeete faces his biggest challenge yet when he meets Colin Lynes for the vacant English welterweight title this Saturday. The 26-year-old is unbeaten in 13 fights but will have to step up a gear as the vastly experienced Lynes
Victory over Doncaster Knights this weekend would lift Rosslyn Park to the top of National League One, but head coach Alex Codling is not feeling the pressure. Park are up to second place, just two points behind the Knights, on the back of a thrilling
In last few years, the number of foxes in our neighbourhood has been gradually increasing. Moreover, they now prowl our streets and gardens, unhindered by our presence yet showing interest in our loveable pets which are now the main targets for these
On the cold and rainy evening of the 26th October the torchlight procession came past The Royal Oak. The torches provided some much-needed light to the darkness! After the procession the bonfire display began, as did the rain. With London 2012
A sales assistant heavily intoxicated with alcohol killed himself after partying with friends, an inquest heard. Ursyn Wawrowski, 26, of Fownes Street, Battersea, was found hanged four days after he disappeared during a night out on August 28,
Mayor of London Boris Johnson has approved Westfield and Hammerson's £1bn redevelopment of the Whitgift Centre. The joint venture by the two retail giants called the Croydon Partnership, will see the town centre transformed with a 1.5m sq ft development
Vans Warped Tour returned to the UK this month. The festival – which is an outdoor summer event in the USA – came to London’s Alexandra Palace for the second year running following a 14 year break. This year it was a two-day event with over 50 bands
A young man has been stabbed during a fight between two groups on Epsom High Street this afternoon. Another man has been arrested on suspicion of assault after the fight outside Santander bank at 3.45pm. Police are currently in attendance at
A South Norwood based steel drum band has been rising in popularity in recent weeks. The talented drummers, aged thirteen to twenty three, meet on a regular basis for rehearsals and various events, such as playing outside the Whitgift Shopping Centre
As we see more cyclists on the road nowadays, the perception is that cycling is getting dangerous, specially after six cyclists died London in a fortnight. This month, I interviewed Jason Harris, Chairman of Twickenham Cycling Club (TCC) on safety
Hundreds of people lined the streets of Balham to celebrate the homecoming of soldiers who served in Afghanistan. About 170 officers and men from the 1st Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers marched through Balham to the Fusilier House
Builders are thought to have foiled a bank robber in Coulsdon this afternoon as he tried to escape on a push bike. Witnesses said construction workers apprehended a man who tried to flee after a raid on Lloyds Bank in Brighton Road at around 2pm
It’s not every day that you have celebrities playing at your local football club, so of course many Croydon locals didn’t miss the chance to go to the Sellebrity Soccer match at Crystal Palace Football Club, Selhurst Park on Sunday 10th November.
A man has been found guilty of murdering millionaire oil executive Carole Waugh, whose decomposing body was found in a lock up in New Malden last year. Rakesh Bhayani, 41, was convicted today following a trial at the Old Bailey. He had already
Police hunting escaped murderer Lerone Boye have increased the reward on offer for information leading to his whereabouts and arrest to £15,000. The 27-year-old has been on the run since absconding from a mental health unit in east London
Two men have been re-bailed following a stabbing in a Chessington pub earlier this year. Gino Taffurelli’s throat was slashed before an Elvis tribute night was due to get underway at the Chessington Oak pub in Moor Lane on Friday, September 13.
Chelsea Ladies have added England international defender Laura Bassett to their ranks. The former Birmingham City Ladies captain said she can not wait to begin the latest chapter of her illustrious career. Bassett joins from Birmingham City
Trains travelling into London via Epsom are now running normally after a person on the railway tracks at Ashtead station caused one-hour delays to services. Southern and South West Trains have said all trains travelling through Epsom are no longer
A residential home in Purley is to host an afternoon of colour, music and entertainment. Local performer Jamie Steen will perform a drag act at Sunrise Senior Living of Purley in Russell Hill Road, on Thursday, November 28. Jamie will wear
Council-owned Chinese ceramics have sold for £8.2m at auction in Hong Kong. The 24 most valuable items of the Riesco collection of dynasty ceramics, controversially put up for sale by Croydon Council, went went under the hammer today. Only
As a councillor candidate myself in my late 20s, I have also encountered the same kind of unjustified prejudice based on age as Miss Ramsey describes. Having previously stood for election in 2010, at age 25, on several occasions the issue reared
By Paul Phillips Back in October, Sutton & Epsom beat the then leaders of London One South, Chobham, and will have held similar aspirations of victory prior to the visit of the current league leaders, Chichester, to Rugby Lane last Saturday
Chris Frost was set to receive an MBE, it was revealed at her funeral yesterday. The chief executive and founder of Merton’s Voluntary Service Council died in her sleep in the early hours of Thursday, November 7, at the age of 67. Yesterday
A woman managed to get out of her car just seconds before it exploded. The incident happened at 12.20pm today outside the BP garage on St Dunstan’s Hill, North Cheam. Freelance journalist Jacqueline Salerno, 46, from North Cheam,
Matrons at St Helier Hospital are extending their working hours as the hospital prepares for a busy winter. Patients will benefit from their support and senior nursing skills from 7am to the later time of 8pm every weekday. Matron Pippa King
Surrey’s Police's finance boss has been sacked for gross misconduct. A spokesman for the force said allegations of failure to disclose a change in personal circumstances and mishandling of internal information were found to be proven against Paul
Sensational claims £1.29m was "unlawfully" paid to external consultants at Merton Council are just the "tip of the iceberg", according to one trade union secretary. Last week a 10-page dossier, purported to have been prepared
Critics of controversial major developments in Coulsdon have pledged to maintain their opposition despite the council scrapping its masterplan for the town. Residents remained wary and some denounced a "smokescreen" after Croydon Council
Surrey Comet features editor June Sampson was in intensive care in hospital this morning after being hit by a car in Kingston last night. The 80-year-old suffered pelvic injuries, broken bones in her legs, and a severe head injury with a bleed
The return of Chris Busaileh inspired Herne Hill Harriers to silver success at the South of Thames five-mile cross-country championships at Streatham Common. Busaileh, who is recovering from a stress fracture, finished 10th in 28 minutes 58 seconds
Police are hunting four men who stole a poppy appeal collection box on Armistice Day. The theft happened at Sainsbury’s in Kingston Road, near South Wimbledon station, on Monday, November 11, at about 2.25pm. One man took the collection box
A tram and a bakery lorry collided in Addiscombe this morning. The collision happened at a crossing in Lower Addiscombe Road at around 5.45am, forcing Transport for London to suspend tram services between Elmers End and Beckenham Junction
A couple were thrown off a bus by police because one of them did not have the correct change for bus fare. Sandy, 48, and John Looby, 41, went out for a meal in Wimbledon on Monday, November 18, but had to leave early to get back to their daughter
Dons boss Neal Ardley has been covering all angles ahead of the loan window closure today [Wednesday]. The arrival of 21-year-old defender Kevin Feely - who was on the subs bench on Tuesday night - from Charlton Athletic until January 4 is an insurance
Striker Clayton Donaldson's match winning exploits against Peterborough United came as no surprise to Brentford boss Uwe Rosler. The 29-year-old latched on to substitute Farid El Alagui's flick-on three minutes from time to fire the Bees to a 3
Commuters and travellers will benefit from more frequent, newer and bigger trains on one of south London's most popular services. First Capital Connect (FCC), which connects north and south London via the centre of the capital and a loop that takes
A man has denied instigating a 'crash-for-cash' scam in Tolworth. Arkadiusz Warnawski, 39, is accused of deliberately causing a collision before escorting the other driver to a cash machine and demanding £100. Wimbledon Magistrates' Court heard
Surrey Downs Clinical Commissioning Group (SDCCG) said it is pressing ahead with plans to revolutionise primary care and integrated services at Epsom Hospital - despite the uncertainty which continues to hang over it. In an exclusive interview
An original, 90-year-old recipe for piccalilli has been reproduced after it was accidentally stumbled upon. Bruce Robertson, 66, a retired post office worker,whose grandfather opened a pickle factory in Mitcham in 1925, was sorting through some
A gravity-defying cake is to go under the hammer to raise cash for a charity close to the baker’s heart. Gabriela Eddolls, of West Hill Avenue, Epsom, will be auctioning a special chocolate mud cake, which will feature a milk jug appearing to pour
Public meetings are taking place today and tomorrow on the dismantling of gas holders surrounding Battersea Power Station. Work has already began on tearing the disused holders down, located in Prince of Wales Drive, Battersea, to make way for
A Vietnam War veteran sent to the front line by a vindictive sergeant snapped pictures of the beauty amid the destruction, writes Alessia Nava. Palfi Rinehart, whose conflict pictures are titled: “Clown at War” based on his profession as a ‘laughologist
June Sampson reveals the strong nominations for the Kingston upon Thames Society’s biennial townscape awards – and those buildings that narrowly failed to make the cut. Compare Kingston as it was in the 1970s with what it is now, and the changes
A wheelie bin was set alight in someone's garden in the early hours of this morning. Firefighters from Sutton were called to the incident in Hurstcourt Road at 5.30am and had to use a hose to douse the flames. Police have been made aware.
An influx of under-weight hedgehogs are being taken to Leatherhead’s local wildlife hospital as the sudden cold weather brings in larger numbers than previous years. The Wildlife Aid Foundation (WAF), of Randalls Road, has taken in 24 hedgehogs
A historic racing restaurant closed its doors for the final time this week after nearly 30 years. South Hatch restaurant, in Burgh Heath Road, Epsom, dished up its final meals on Sunday, November 24, after owner Wendy Pitt decided to retire earlier
Three women who won the Wimbledon Championship singles title are finally to be made honorary freewomen of the borough - some fifty years after their achievements. Virginia Wade took home the trophy in 1977, Anne Haydon-Jones in 1969 and Angela
A youth produced booklet aimed at keeping young people safe has been endorsed by police. The 'Keeping Safe' guide was designed and produced by 20 members of Croydon based housing group AmicusHorizon's Regional Youth Forum, from across London and
A record number of people attended the 21st Battersea Police Ball. The annual ball, organised by the Battersea Crime Prevention Panel, took place in Battersea Evolution, Battersea Park, on Saturday. A total of 1,680 purchased tickets and helped
The first ever Councillor Cup was held this weekend in memory of Councillor Gam Gurung. The event saw team from across the borough take part in the charity tournament at the Mitcham and Tooting Football Club on Saturday, November 23. Coun
Outstanding businesses in Epsom and Ewell were rewarded for their efforts at the Epsom and Ewell Business Excellence Awards last week. Out of the many companies and individuals nominated for an award, nine received coveted trophies at the awards
A big band took over Worcester Park to raise money for those devastated by the typhoon in the Philippines. Dave Marrion’s Big Band performed on Sunday afternoon, November 24, at the Royal British Legion, in Central Road, Worcester Park.
New Malden primary schoolchildren are looking after chickens, collecting their eggs and boiled them to eat. They have also grown fruit and vegetables in school allotments, helping them to win a bronze healthy lifestyle award. Burlington Junior
Young pirates can jump on board a new ship after Kingston Hospital unveiled a boat in its children’s play area. The new addition to the Momentum playground was brought in to entertain children who spent long periods of time at the hospital.
Youngsters from Walton slept in shelters out in the elements to help raise money for the Philippines typhoon appeal. Churchgoers at St Erconwald’s, Esher Avenue, showed their solidarity with communities on the other side of the world whose lives
The nursing and care team at Whiteley Village’s care centre were named finalists at the “Oscars ceremony for care workers”. The team were chosen as finalists for the care team award at the Surrey Care Association Awards, which recognise the hard
A choir with a history spanning nearly 80 years has re-launched with a new name and musical director. Previously known as the Walton and Oatlands Choral Society, Walton Voices are being led by Jonathan Kilhams and will perform a concert in the
Rosslyn Park’s 38-31 derby win – in front of a large Roehampton crowd – sees them second in National League One, three points below Doncaster Knights. It does not get any easier for Alex Codling’s men, as this Saturday they travel to Yorkshire
In the small Surrey village of Thames Ditton, a warm and gently-lit pub sits far back from the road, its name; The George and Dragon. The ‘Governor’ of the George and Dragon, Joe McCann recently raised £615 in one night originally for ‘Children in
It should come as no surprise to any resident of Croydon that in recent years there has been a decline in investment and attraction to Croydon shopping centre. On November 25th Westfield set before Croydon council their plan for redeveloping Croydon
Brentford striker Clayton Donaldson's goal three minutes from time extended his side's eight match unbeaten surge with a 3-2 win over Peterborough United. Donaldson's effort was the final act of a dramatic second half that brought four goals after
