Esher backs coach Craig Chalmers wants a run of three straight bonus point victories to re-ignite his side’s National Division One title charge. Rosslyn Park, who led 21-8 at half time, went top of the pile on Saturday as they resisted an impressive
How many times have you heard people complain about gas works in Cheam and the inconvenience it causes them? Yet have you ever stopped to consider what is involved and the level of difficulty of their job? After the past two weeks of the renewing of
Recently, I caught up with car fanatic Tom Skinner who is currently taking his A-Levels at Halliford School. As well as this he has a dream. Motorsport has been Tom’s passion for most of his life. Tom now aspires to be a racing driver in the British
Christmas might have come early for Kingstonian, but boss Alan Dowson was in no mood to hand out too many presents. Ks triumphed 4-1 over Lewes on Saturday and the squad marked the occasion by heading out on their festive celebrations – a month
Hammersmith Home to New Boris Bikes Seventy of the Barclays sponsored bicycles will be added across Hammersmith and Fulham ready for use by spring Barclays Cycle Hire or simply 'Boris Bikes' is a public bicycle sharing scheme in London, in the
An extremely common argument nowadays, is the fact that we are eating too much junk food, and about the bad and sometimes serious effects the food can have, ranging from medical health, to mental health. We cannot escape fast food, it is everywhere
In 2010, the government sparked anger as university tuition fees trebled from around £3,000 to £9,000. This major change sparked riots and protests across the country, making thousands ask themselves – Do I really want to go to university? So
The lights came on as hundreds turned out to see the start of Surbiton's Christmas celebrations. Father Christmas and Kingston mayor Penny Shelton did the honours, flicking the switch just before 5.30pm. A parade then travelled down Victoria
There’s no doubt you have heard about the shocking damage that has been caused by Typhoon Haiyan recently. Entire homes and villages have been completely destroyed, many people have lost family members and friends – most of the affected have lost everything
With less than a month away, Christmas is fast approaching and although this is a time of the year when one can relax and enjoy the festivities with their family and friends, there is always the stress of Christmas shopping. Many consider this to
In today’s world, mobile phones appear to have become the most essential need second to oxygen and water alone. An average young person’s phone is likely to make an appearance every few minutes. For some people, their mobile will be an ever-present
As Premier League side Crystal Palace edge nearer to their first game under Tony Pulis’s management, we look into the challenges lying in wait for the new manager. Last Saturday, Tony Pulis signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with the Eagles
As I am Hindu I am blessed with being able to celebrate the festival of Diwali every year. All the Hindu’s around the estate I live on get together and celebrate with a big Diwali dinner in the restaurant ‘Spice N Ice’ in South Croydon. Candles are
Selsdon was hit with massive delays last week as temporary traffic lights dominated one of the busiest intersections in the town. The four-way crossroads connect the Addington Road, Farley Road and Old Farleigh Roads saw temporary traffic lights erected
As someone who has followed Doctor Who since its revival in 2005 I have been extremely excited by the 50th anniversary celebrations which have been ongoing for much of the last 2 months. Watch has been going over all 11 Doctors in turn analysing their
London Falcons stiker Jordan Vidal’s double strike helped his side pull off a cup giant killing on Sunday. Middlesex County Sunday League Division One Falcons beat Premier Division champions FC Yiewsley 3-1 to dump them out of the President
The railway line at Hampton Court has been a familiar sight to commuters and tourists over the last 164 years that it has been here. The line was opened in February 1849 by the London and South Western Railway in order to cash in on the increase of
In the build up to Christmas, many people are becoming increasingly more agitated about finding the perfect Christmas gifts. Last week, I decided to attend my local church fair in Esher. My parents were charged a £1 entry fee each and I was allowed
A conman who killed a millionaire and hid her body in a lock up garage in New Malden has today been sentenced to a minimum of 27 years in prison. Rakesh Bhayani, 41, was convicted yesterday of killing Carole Waugh, a wealthy oil executive and amateur
This October Wimbledon Bookfest welcomed Jung Chang, multi-million selling author of ‘Wild Swans,’ to its ‘Big Tent’ on Wimbledon Common. The nationally renowned Literary Festival is now in its seventh year, and is playing host to a more impressive
Barclays Cycle Hire docking stations will go live across north Wandsworth in a fortnight. The Boris Bikes will launch on December 13 across parts of Battersea, Wandsworth Town and Putney, with the remaining set to go live in Spring 2014. It
Thanksgiving, what comes to mind? I know I instantly think turkey, giving thanks, the vibrant colours and different shades of orange, red and yellow, Autumn or as Americans like to say ‘Fall’. Those are just a few things that come to my attention when
I defy you to find a teenager has not even remotely heard of The Hunger Games. Suzanne Collins- author of The Hunger Games trilogy- has managed to perfect a style of writing which has captivated the teenage world of both tangible and intangible being
Every year on the 11th of November, we stop to remember those who fought for our country in the First World War and other wars that came after it. We pay our respect to the millions who sacrificed their lives for England but also to their families
Surrey Comet features editor June Sampson was hit by a car driven by a Kingston Hospital doctor, her family said today. The 80-year-old suffered pelvic injuries, broken bones in her legs and a severe head injury with a bleed on the brain during
Two roads in Kingston will be closed from 9pm tonight for engineers to repair an emergency gas escape. Clifton Road and Manorgate Road will be closed at the junction of London Road on the roundabout, while engineers from Southern Gas Networks (
A young man was stabbed in the chest and both thighs during a fight between two groups in Epsom yesterday. The victim, a 24-year-old man, was taken to St George's Hospital, in Tooting, with stab wounds, after being injured in a fight outside Santander
This November, many people across Streatham came together to commemorate the dead, whether it be the loss of soldiers in war, or simply the loss of loved ones. Streatham is just one of many towns throughout London to have been damaged badly,
Merton lost a total of 86 public trees during last month's storm, according to new figures, while Wandsworth lost 74, according to new figures. Richard Tracey, London Assembly member for Merton and Wandsworth Wandsworth, has urged the Mayor of
A church is under mounting pressure to restore military rolls of honour. Relatives and congregation members and the local MP have called on St Barnabas, in Temple Road, Epsom, to bring back two scrolls deposited at Surrey History Centre almost
On the 1st December 2004, Croydon Churches Floating Shelter began with seven churches providing shelter at night for up to fourteen homeless people from the months of January to March. Since then, the project has grown and now over thirty churches
A teenage motorist will appear before magistrates next month to face a number of driving offences after an accident with a cyclist in May. John Mashatte, 18, from Amesbury Avenue, Streatham Hill, has been charged with failing to stop at the scene
A man is in police custody after being tackled by a member of the public following an alleged attempted bank robbery in Coulsdon yesterday. The 46-year-old was stopped by a man, thought to be a builder working on a nearby site, after fleeing Lloyds
An allegation of sexual assault during the Wimbledon Championships has been dropped. It was alleged a serious sexual offence had taken place in the early hours of Sunday, July 7, in Wimbledon Park, while eager fans had queued overnight for
Today, we launch our Safe Bet campaign - aimed at encouraging the betting shop industry to improve conditions for its workers and ensure the death of worker Andrew Iacovou is not in vain. A jury took just 49 minutes to convict Shafique Ahmad Aarij
Leatherhead hit the top of Ryman Division One South on Tuesday night, and striker Tom Bradbrook believes they have the guts to stay there. Goals from Leroy Griffiths and debutant Josh Hill, and a Bradbrook brace – which takes his league tally to
Banstead’s MP has called for the resignation of local Conservative leaders after a majority of senior Tories voted to block him from running in the next election. After winning an overwhelming endorsement from party members across the constituency
A proud mother has described the moment she and her family hunted down two burglars and helped get them imprisoned for two years. Claire Ingram and her sister-in-law Kristina Ingram helped police catch burglar brothers Omar Williams, 35, and Michael
An arsonist went on a rampage setting fire to bins in New Malden last night. Six bins were set alight and firefighters from both New Malden and Surbiton were involved in putting out the small fires. The first bin was set fire to in Westbury
GPs have backed Sutton's MPs by voting overwhelmingly against a proposed downgrade of St Helier Hospital in a secret ballot. Sutton GPs responded to the ballot put together by MPs Paul Burstow and Tom Brake in response to proposals by the Better
Croydon Harriers star Peter Chambers scooped the U20 men’s gold medal at the South of Thames cross-country championship race at Streatham Common on Saturday. The 18-year-old UCL student, finished seventh overall over the five-mile course out of
The acting Borough Commander of Wandsworth police will be answering questions from the public this afternoon. Members of the public are invited to submit questions to temporary Borough Commander Chief Superintendent Paul McGregor on Twitter.
Ikea has unveiled plans for a new storage and distribution depot in Croydon. The Swedish furniture giant is to build two new warehoues at the site of a former plastics factory next door to its store in Waddon. It plans to demolish Stewart House
A young woman has been detained under the Mental Health Act after trespassing on the railway tracks at Ashtead station. The trespasser, 21, from Ashtead, was removed from the tracks and taken to Epsom Hospital where she was assessed yesterday.
Daredevils looking for challenge have the opportunity to get a unique view of Croydon by abseiling down Taberner House. Just 90 people can take part in Jump Croydon when it returns on Friday, December 6. Past challenges, organised by Croydon
A nine-year-old from Addiscombe saved by an organ transplant used an event celebrating his recovery to call on other people to join the organ donor register. William Milne, who has cerebral palsy, held an event at the Oval Tavern on Saturday, to
The UK's biggest winter sports festival takes place this week. Freeze Festival, which has moved from Battersea Power Station to Clapham Common, is a five day bonanza of winter sports and live music. On Saturday the music line up includes French
A driver has been taken to hospital after his car crashed into a tree early this morning. His silver Vauxhall Corsa crashed into a tree in Woodlands Road, near the Queen Elizabeth Training College, Leatherhead, just after 4am. The man was airlifted
Police cadets are giving advice to commuters on keeping their mobile phones safe. The young volunteers will be at Clapham Junction station handing out leaflets and talking to members of the public about mobile phone theft throughout the day.
London Mayor Boris Johnson is facing pressure to replant more than 50 trees blown down in Sutton during the St Jude's storm. Sutton lost 57 trees as near-hurricane-force winds ravaged the borough on Monday, October 28. Sutton was one of the worst-hit
A violent armed burglar - part of a gang who brutally attacked and robbed a family in their own home - has been jailed for more than 14 years. The horrific onslaught saw a man repeatedly punched and pistol-whipped with a handgun and a woman stamped
A full size replica of the Tabloid Floatplane and launched Kingston's long career as one of the most important aviation centres in the world, was presented to Brooklands Museum yesterday. The sea plane, which set the air speed record in 1914, was
Tiny Time Lords turned out at Upper Norwood library on Saturday as fans celebrated the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who. Fans enjoyed Dalek races, quizzes, a treasure hunt, raffles, an art competition and a fancy-dress parade at the fun-filled event
More than 10,000 potholes have been filled as part of a drive to improve the borough's roads. For many years residents have complained about the condition of Wandsworth's roads, particularly in residential areas. Wandsworth Council&
The police and crime commissioner has said council officers wearing fluorescent jackets and cameras will soon join the fight against crime and anti-social behaviour. Surrey Police and Crime Commissioner Kevin Hurley said council workers will assist
Residents have reacted angrily after trees set to grow to 70 foot were planted metres from their homes. The trees were planted on November 12 on the edge of Raynes Park Sports Pavilion, owned by Raynes Park High School, to the surprise of residents
A highlight in Sutton’s Christmas calendar is returning – to the delight of thousands of children. Cheam Rotary’s Santa float hit the headlines last year when health and safety concerns led to Santa being banned from standing on top of the moving
The streets of Wimbledon are set to be transformed into a winter wonderland for a day of festive family entertainment. For the first time Love Wimbledon will be closing the Broadway to traffic on Sunday, December 1, for an all day Christmas spectacular
A small craft fair will take place at the Grape and Grain pub in Crystal Palace. Organised by Peter Stanley, the event will run between 12pm and 4pm on Saturday, November 30. A selection of craft stalls selling items including local memorabilia
A haul of Asian gold jewellery has been stolen in Thames Ditton, the second burglary of the type in the borough in less than two months. More than £10,000 of jewellery, several gold watches and photographic equipment was stolen from a home in St
A recycling area blighted by nappies, car parts and rotten food at the weekends has prompted a petition by Surbiton residents. The 110-signature strong petition was submitted by residents from Raeburn Avenue and Meldone Close after they became
The borough’s first conservation area for more than 10 years was unanimously agreed by councillors this week. A conservation area can cover a historical development, surviving historic features, character areas and specific types of buildings.
A choir of Olympic volunteers performed at the Rugby League World Cup Semi Finals at Wembley Stadium. It was the biggest gig to date for the Games Makers choir, who have been rehearsing in Northcote Road Baptist Church, Battersea, for the past
Businesses can meet buyers who need their products and services in Croydon at an event today. A “Meet the buyers” event takes place today from 9am to 5pm at the Fairfield Halls, where you can meet eight to 10 buyers who need your products/services
To celebrate the centenary of Benjamin Britten, youngsters came together for an afternoon sing-along. More than 160 pupils from seven schools visited St George’s College, Weybridge, on Friday, November 22, to celebrate the birthday of the famous
On the 7th November, the annual Chamber Music Festival took place at Croydon High School. It was a well varied event and featured duets and quartets from a whole range of different instruments including violins, flutes and cellos. There were eighteen
As you may be aware, I can take or leave 3-D movies but there are times when it really adds to the on-screen imagery resulting in an awe-inspiring moment of magnificence. If ever there was a film made for 3-D it is Gravity. In my opinion the only other
