Acclaimed British actor Peter O’Toole best remembered for portraying T.E. Lawrence in the 1962 classic 'Lawrence of Arabia' past away in London’s Wellington hospital on December 14, 2013. As well as being a distinguished actor of stage, screen and
Police are appealing for help in finding two children who are missing from South Norwood. Zeenat Abdala, 16, and her niece, Lutfiya Salum, six, were last seen at around noon on Saturday, December 14, as they left their home to go to the library
Meeting Anthony Horowitz If I can think of one thing, other than my parents and education, that has contributed to who I am, that thing would be reading. And one author who has made up a significant proportion of my childhood reading has been Anthony
Harlequins winger Charlie Walker's first half score helped keep his side in the hunt reach the Heineken Cup's last eight with a 17-3 win over Racing Metro. The 20-year-old, who scored against the Frenchmen in Paris last week, crossed to add to
Jonathan Douglas struck deep into added on time to give Brentford a narrow 1-0 win over Oldham Athletic at Griffin Park on Saturday. The win ensured new manager Mark Warburton got his reign off to a winning start and sent the Bees clear in third
Former Harlequins scrum-half Nick Walshe has his sights firmly set on mirroring Warren Gatland’s success after the pair were the toast of the UK Coaching Awards in London. The Kingston University graduate claimed the Performance Development Coach
Molesey Boat Club Olympian James Foad has revealed the memory of London 2012 is behind his quest to make the cut for 2016 Games. The 26-year-old was in the men’s eight crew that finished third in the Olympic final last summer and is enjoying winter
Sutton United chairman Bruce Elliott has warned Ks fans to take a look at themselves over the incident that led to goalkeeping coach Wayne Shaw’s sacking last week. Shaw will spend this Christmas soul searching after his release as player and coach
Epsom Downs’ snooker star Jack Smithers returned to the baize to hold his nerve and reach the English U21s Snooker Championships. The 18-year-old was facing Bedford’s Sam Harvey at the Frames Sports Bar in Croydon in the southern regional finals
A Crystal Palace fans' podcast has released an album of Christmas parody songs. The Five Year Plan Podcast has been running since 2008 with the editors of the popular fanzine Jim Daly and Andy Street hosting weekly Eagles themed chat. They
By Joel Lamy Croydon’s rising hockey star Jonty Griffiths admitted anything could happen at the Junior World Cup when he puts his body on the line for success once more in India. Griffiths, a former Whitgift School pupil, travels to Delhi on
A snowy adventure is coming to Carshalton. The Snow Angel will tell the story of a little girl who has never seen snow before. With the help of her friends Tommy the dog, Jess the bunny and Cyril the squirrel Holly discovers the magic of the
The hunt for jobs could become easier for over 2,000 young people in Sutton as National Insurance Contributions for under 21-years-olds are abolished. Around 2,960 people in Sutton could benefit as their employer will no longer have to pay contributions
Kingston Grammar School has announced the appointment of its new headteacher. Stephen Lehec will come to the borough next year from Aylesbury Grammar School to take on the role in September 2014. Current headteacher Sarah Fletcher will be stepping
Organisers of Love Kingston are appealing to schools and colleges to show their love for the borough on Valentine’s Day by raising money for five local charities next year. Love Kingston is a charity appeal that hopes to change the lives of thousands
A Kingston street pastor who spent more than 40 years fostering children and teenagers in the borough with his late wife, has said it is all about putting the phrase “loving your neighbour” into action. Grandfather Philip Crump, 75, fostered between
Battersea MP Jane Ellison took time out to visit a coffee morning at Randall Close Resource Centre last week. The MP chatted to regular visitors including Lillian Dickinson, a 90-year-old Battersea resident who recently received an award for 50
Pub goers will be able to pick up their Christmas tree while enjoying a free hot cider. Christmas tree forests have pitched up at The Avalon, Balham Hill, Balham, and The Abbeville, in Stonhouse Street, Clapham. Visitors can pick up a Nordman
Well the milestones seem to be coming thick and fast, and this week both children had their moment. Mini me had her first roll and was very pleased with herself. Admittedly it came about so she could get a better angle watching Baby TV, but it
Children will be able to go on a magical adventure as Santa Claus and hit west end stage production of The Christmas Adventure with Santa Claus comes to the New Wimbledon Theatre. Taking place at Santa’s HQ in the North Pole children will be taken
A songwriter who has penned hits for pop stars including Nicki Minaj, One Direction and JLS gave a talk to students at the BRIT school this week. Wayne Hector, who wrote Westlife song Flying Without Wings, The Wanted's All Time Low and One
