Volvo made quite an impression when it launched the XC60. Possessing considerably sharper looks than its bigger XC90 brother, this compact SUV has been designed primarily for on-road, rather than off-road use, although AWD variants are offered. Undergoing
Dulwich Hamlet fought to victory against a spirited Hendon side, courtesy of a goal from Ian Daly and a Sam Flegg own goal. After an even first half, Dulwich Hamlet turned on the style in the second, dominating play and reaping the rewards in two
Introducing the most powerful hatchback in its class…the 276 bhp Vauxhall Astra VXR. In standard form it might not look as mean as its pumped-up predecessor, but that all changes with fitment of the optional £1000 ‘Aero Pack’, which adds a biplane
Renault’s subsidiary budget brand Dacia has been making waves since it splashed onto the UK automotive scene in 2013, with the Duster 4x4 and Sandero supermini. So-much-so-that it can claim to be the fastest growing automotive brand in Europe, selling
First half strikes from Fernando Torres and Ramires gave Chelsea all three points today at Stamford Bridge but Tony Pulis’ rejuvenation of the Eagles continues. Chamakh’s third consecutive Premier League goal saw the big Moroccan deftly slot home
Movember, an Australian charity that aims to raise awareness for men’s health by men and women growing moustaches during the month of November, has swept my school, Wallington County Grammar School during this month. There has been a general appreciation
A few weeks ago in the Croydon Guardian there was a piece on how Boris Johnson has pledged to commit an extra £1 million to help improve cycling resources on Croydon’s busy roads. That in theory is a great idea but personally, I have many gripes with
On the 20th October 2013, Sutton Library saw its’ annual rock music concert Libraria return for another successful year. It is a festival run by the library and is funded by the ‘My Voice’ charity which gives young people in the local area a voice
A murder investigation has been launched by police after a woman was found strangled to death on Tuesday. Anna Maria Thomas, 61, was found by paramedics and police on December 10 at her home in Chilworth Court, Windlesham Grove, Southfields.
Kingstonian’s M&M strike pairing might look like a footballing match made in heaven, but it is no accident the duo have hit it off this sesaon. Andre McCollin scored his 14th goal of the season as Ks thrashed Cray Wanderers 4-0 at Kingsmeadow
Eagles manager Tony Pulis continued his impressive start at the club last week. Palace secured a 2-0 win over Cardiff thanks to goals from Cameron Jerome and Marouane Chamakh. Today Pulis takes the team to Chelsea who will be hoping to bounce
Maternity services at Croydon University Hospital are among the worst in the country but are improving, according to a new report by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Croydon Health Services NHS Trust was named as one of seven worst-performing
A pub and residents living off a potholed unmade track are going to be asked to help fund its upkeep. Borough councillors last night agreed that the council should seek contributions from users of a track running along the edge of Banstead Heath
London Welsh head coach Justin Burnell has admitted he will face a selection headache ahead of next week’s top four Championship clash with London Scottish. The exiles thrashed Edinburgh Academical 73-10 in the British & Irish Cup in a rare
By Chris Bailey Backs coach Craig Chalmers is convinced Esher are back on track for National Division One promotion after a bonus-point 47-25 win against Hull Ionians. Narrow defeats to Doncaster Knights and Coventry in the past two weeks,
The London Ambulance Service is urging Sutton people to prepare ahead of Christmas and only call for an ambulance in a genuine emergency. People are advised to visit a walk-in-centre or call 111 for minor illnesses and injuries and to consider
Croydon residents are being urged to protect themselves if visiting friends and family in countries affected by malaria this Christmas. Of the 88 malaria cases in South West London confirmed by the Malaria Reference Unit in 2012, 40 were from Croydon
Take a magical Christmas journey with three children who discover Santa stuck in their chimney. A play based on the famous poem, When Santa Got Stuck Up The Chimney, will feature a host of festive songs and games for all the family. Writer
A tale retelling the life of a man through his own powerful monologues will come to life at the Rose Theatre next month. Samuel Beckett’s Krapp’s Last Tape is a story about a man who records his own thoughts, life events and feelings on tape so
Kingston business leaders learned the importance of clearing chewing gum from the streets when they visited Washington to study the American approach to developing business improvement districts (Bid). Town centre manager Graham McNally was joined
Children love to play with anything – be it a ball, a skipping rope or just an empty space to run around in, but who would have thought that play could be fascinating enough to warrant its own exhibition? Well Kingston Museum seems to think so.
A New Malden headteacher took to reindeer rodeo to celebrate her retirement at the school Christmas fair. Headteacher Mary Cowland will be stepping down from her role at Burlington Infant and Nursery School after 21 years at the end of the term
A carer has won £10,000 on the health lottery after playing every week since it began. Croydon mother-of-two Sheila Casey, 65, said she was delighted to win the money and plans to give most of it away to family. Mrs Casey, who cares for her
Students have helped raise £1,000 after serving Christmas dinner to more than 100 people. The Mayor of Merton, Councillor Krystal Miller, hosted the annual mayor’s Christmas dinner on Tuesday, December 10, with the help of students from South Thames
Grabbing any materials they could get their hands on, art and design students put their creativity to the test for Brooklands College’s annual Christmas card competition. Students created a variety of masterpieces and used a range of materials
The Stoop hosts the Sky TV cameras this Sunday for Harlequins’ return Heineken Cup clash with Racing Metro. Having convincingly won 32-8 in Nantes last weekend, a similar result would keep Quins in contention for a place in the quarter-finals.
Festive felines at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home are counting down the days to a special family event when animal lovers can bring gifts for the merry moggies spending Christmas at the world famous rescue centre. The free family event, Feline
Residents are being urged to be prepared this Christmas and only call an ambulance in a genuine emergency. London Ambulance have offered a number of tips to residents to ensure they keep well this Christmas. Advice includes ensuring prescriptions
Laugh, sing and dance along with Jolly the Elf as he meets Timmy the Toy Soldier, Fifi the Fairy, Simon the Snowman and finally Father Christmas. Liverpool-based children’s theatre company, the Bookwork Players, will be bringing all of these colourful
Year seven pupils enjoyed a special assembly that saw them get up close to snakes and bearded dragons. The pupils at Oasis Academy Cousldon were treated to a visit from Pythons, Bearded Dragons and a Musk turtle as part of a presentation by Gideon's
A volunteer at Wimbledon Chase Primary school has been nominated for a Merton Civic Award after sharing his gardening expertise at the school which has won numerous crop growing awards. Tony Cullen previously worked for Thales avionics company
With panto season well and truly upon us, the Vera Fletcher Hall is breaking the festive mould with a rather unusual offering in the form of a reworked Cinderella. Buttons, Another Cinderella Story is an adaptation of the classic Cinderella which
