October Movie Preview Network Here’s a Foker On Film pick of the new releases out this week. FURY (15) In Cinemas October 22 Starring: Brad Pitt, Scott Eastwood, Logan Lerman, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Bernthal and Michael Peña Directed
In an era where academic and educational strains are consistently being pressed upon the youth of today, occasionally the musical creativity of new talents may be over-looked. This certainly isn’t the case with the up-and-coming artist and local songwriter
Pumpkins, sweets and decorations line the shelves of stores across the country. That’s right – Halloween is approaching! In preparation for Halloween, carved pumpkins are already sitting outside people’s homes. On the evening of October 31st, the
In today’s technology reliant world, books are rapidly being replaced with tablets, such as iPads and Kindles. Books can be purchased at the tap of a button on tablets, and even on some laptops. This isn’t just happening at home – it’s also occurring
Sutton High School in Surrey has recently had some new additions added to its premises in the form of new signposts and a map, which hope to help new pupils and visitors find their way around the school more efficiently. This school was due
On Monday 6th October, St Nicholas Way in Sutton, Surrey was closed due to a sewer that collapsed. This caused all vehicles that took that route to divert causing great inconvenience to the public. Although, cars were permitted to travel on that route
There is an increasing interest in politics and local issues amongst today’s teenagers, with many keen to have their say but not knowing how to go about it. The answer – write to your local MP. The online website, “Write To Them” is an organisation
Around 90 firefighters from south London stations carried out fire and rescue training exercises at Sutton Hospital this afternoon. Thirty-three dummies were placed around the former Chiltern Wing, which was then flooded with artificial smoke.
“Everything you want is on the other side of fear.” Vintage fashion is a term of garments from previous eras and now, vintage fashions are incorporated in everyday styles and trends. In the summer 2014, vintage fashion was extremely popular and was
It's a glum day out there at the moment... Here is the Croydon skyline under a dull grey sky...
Parents have been warned to take extra care after three children were tailed by a car as they made their way to school yesterday morning. Danetree Junior School, in Danetree Road, Ewell, informed parents that the Year 5 students were followed while
A wave of support on social media looks likely to have secured continued public access to formal gardens outside Nonsuch Mansion House. It comes after concerns that overuse of the formal gardens next to the mansion in Nonsuch Park, was damaging
A new primary school should be built on a site earmarked for homes and a new supermarket in Epsom town centre, according to the area's county councillor. Tina Mountain, Surrey County Councillor for Epsom Town and Downs, believes a new school should
In the heart of London is the City of Westminster – the home of the Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and other famous landmarks. And within Westminster is Victoria Street, constantly busy and boasting a plethora of high end retail, one theatre and
We all love a good independent shop. Those eccentricities that chain stores just can’t deliver; quirky owners with a story to tell; hand-picked goods full of character and charm. But where are they all going? Now, take Banstead – an amiable
248 films. 17 venues. 12 days. One festival. London really knows how to go hard. Now, it would be an impossible task to review every single screening at the London Film Festival. As it is, I am lucky to be seeing just three films this year
Canada goose which crash-landed onto a section of the M25 with a broken wing is recovering in an animal hospital. Last Wednesday, October 15, at 3pm, the Wildlife Aid Foundation (WAF), based in Randalls Road, Leatherhead, was called to rescue
Director of rugby Steve Hill might have been proud of Richmond's second half showing on Saturday, but the game was up at the break as his side suffered a second successive National Division One defeat at Coventry. The Athletic Ground outfit, who
Building work on two new blocks of flats on the Tollers Estate in Old Coulsdon is well and truly underway, with a large amount of progress being made in the last few weeks. The building work started in June this year, shortly after the project
On Wednesday 24th September 2014, over 300 students from all over the country – including many from Croydon schools, such as Oasis Academy Coulsdon and Shirley High School - attended the annual PiXL Awards at the prestigious Central Hall in London.
Caretaker boss Anthony Gale says reaching the FA Trophy first qualifying round is reward for those who have keot the faith at Waterside Drive, writes Kane Brooker. Double strikes from Gabriel Odunaike and Jack Medley added to goals from Scott Day
Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock has been charged with misconduct for after claiming referee Craig Pawson was "influenced" by Chelsea players during the Blues' 2-1 win at Selhurst Park. The FA said Warnock had "implied the match referee was motivated
Carshalton Athletic manager Stuart Massey is having sleepless nights as he contemplates how to halt the club’s slump in form. The Robins exited their fourth and final cup competition for this season on Tuesday night as Egham Town came from behind
There was double delight for Epsom & District Swimming Club last weekend with two new biathlon silver medalists. Spencer Gall overcame a broken wrist to take second at the U14 South East Region Biathlon Championships at the weekend. He
More than 100 protesters staged a desperate demonstration outside Croydon University Hospital last night over the treatment of a critically ill father-of-two. Police guarded the hospital's entrance as an emotional crowd, many of them family and
House of Commons security bundled a Sutton man out of the room yesterday, after marbles were thrown from the public gallery during Prime Minister's Questions. The balls ricocheted off a screen of bullet-proof glass shielding ministers and journalists
October is domestic violence awareness month. In the latest of a series of features, chief reporter Robert Fisk finds out how the police tackle the issue of domestic violence. While most crimes are steadily going down in the borough, reported incidents
A pair of prolific burglars have been jailed for a supermarket crime sweep in which they stole cash from stores across the country. Bradley Pogmore, 32, and Lee Baker, 38, both from Croydon but of no fixed address, carried out 17 raids in a crime
These are not just staff, they are outstanding Croydon M&S staff who have been honoured for their work with unemployed people. The team at Marks and Spencer Croydon has picked up the outstanding store gong at the retailer’s Pride of M&S
Pupils at St Matthew's Primary School in Surbiton got an unexpected treat when actor and children's author David Walliams stopped by during a break in filming a new show. Walliams is filming an Agatha Christie adaptation in the area and was asked
Hampton & Richmond Borough boss Alan Dowson faces competition from Ryman Premier League relegation rivals Lewes to secure the services of Nick Bignall. The Sutton United' striker scored the Beavers' opening goal in a 1-1 draw with a Totttenham
The competition to be Sutton United’s shot-stopper is heating up after Tom Lovelock returned to action in last weekend’s 1-0 win at Farnborough. Alan Julian, a summer signing from Dartford, started the Conference South season in the treatment room
Can life get any better for Danny Care? The 27-year-old Harlequins scrum half capped a whirlwind 12 days by being named in head coach Stuart Lancaster’s squad for the forthcoming QBE autumn international series on Wednesday. Less than a fortnight
Walton-on-Thames racing driver Richard Hawken has outlined plans to lift the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship title in 2017, writes Chris Ashby. Hawken will make his series debut with Infiniti Support Our Paras Racing next year in one
Hercules Wimbledon AC teenager Elliot Laville battled hot and humid conditions to finish 12th in the World Biathlete Championships in Guatemala. Representing Great Britain, Laville finished in 10 minutes 27 seconds in a race won by Egyptian Sherif
New flight paths being tested by Heathrow are not the reason for an increase in complaints about planes flying over Epsom, it has emerged. The Epsom Guardian has been contacted by residents who say they have recently experienced an increase in
Police have urged vigilance after a series of burglaries by a "well-organised gang", including at houses where windows were locked and CCTV installed. Tens of thousands of pounds worth of jewellery was stolen from two families in Tolworth on Friday
A £200,000-a-year primary school headteacher has been revealed as the borough’s best paid civil servant, earning more than the Prime Minister and even her own boss. Isabel Ramsey is the executive headteacher at Bandon Hill Primary School, in Sandy
The parents of a television director who died of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) have welcomed the launch of an awareness day for the rare condition today. Linda and Chris Price, from Epsom, lost their daughter Laura, 30, a television
A Britain's Got Talent contestant will delight kids - and their attendant big kids - with magic and ventriloquism at Kingston working men's club. The Old London Road venue will host magician Sam Jones and his loveable puppet characters on Sunday
The star of a new cult film has expressed his surprised at the movie’s unexpected success. Northern Soul is the directorial debut of photographer Elaine Constantine, following the black American soul-influenced movement that emerged from the north
You can have the time of your life, get up in the morning slaving for bread and imagine you win the Jack Rabbit Slims jive competition at an inaugural film festival. Tired of being in the shadows of the Crystal Palace International Film Festival
