Comic books, anime and manga- nerd culture has been becoming increasingly popular with teenagers and young adults today. And who can blame them? With season eight of 'The Big Bang Theory' currently airing on E4, Gotham on channel 5 and the likes of
An Encounter with the Great Cooking Icon Marguerite Patten Recently I had the honour of interviewing the great Icon of British cookery Marguerite Patten. At the age of 98 years, Marguerite no longer cooks; however, she remembers fondly her
Recently ISIS have been seen as a growing threat. One thing that isn’t taken into consideration is what the youth of the UK think. Do our future generations really know what could affect and possibly damage their generation? Older generations haven’t
Wallington Girls Take on CCF! Last year Wilsons’ school gave Wallington Girls the opportunity for the first time to join the CCF (Cadets), and it was a roaring success! Wallington girls are trying hard to abolish stereotypes that boys generally
Are you ready to be scared? A peaceful family fun zone by day and a horror filled action-packed adventure by night! Tulley’s farm is a family run business based in Crawley, for years they have ran a horror event known as ‘Shocktober Fest’ for
Walking out onto a red carpet filled with stars from across the globe seems almost unreal for a “Tooting girl.” However, I got the chance to experience the unfamiliar scene when I attended the “Love, Rosie” premiere up in Central London on October
Wimbledon RFC’s first team manager James Ogilvie-Bull wants his side to go into the break in action having recorded a seventh win of the season. The Dons go to Twickenham on Saturday lying second in London Division One South following an emphatic
A bus stop that transport bosses were convinced had been stolen was actually ripped from the ground by a taxi, it has emerged. Transport for London said yesterday it believed the sign, in Selsdon Road, South Croydon, had been bizarrely dug up and
A missing pensioner from Kingston has been found safe and well. Beth Moon, 80, went missing from her home in Latchmere Road at lunchtime today. Kingston police tweeted earlier this evening that she had since been found, and thanked the public
October is domestic violence awareness month. In the last in a series of features, chief reporter Robert Fisk finds out how the probation service deals with abusers and helps their victims. Sitting with a group of other abusers talking about what
For as long as I can remember, I haven’t thought of myself as being from anywhere, never mind being British. Many years ago, in my little private Primary School hidden in the heart of Croydon, I announced to my friends one afternoon that I was English
Hercules Wimbledon teenager Barnaby Woods made a winning debut when he headed home the senior men's field in the opening East Surrey League cross-country fixture of the season. Woods, 17, raced away from the 60-strong field to win the five-mile
This summer, I made a life-changing decision to embark upon the journey that is NCS with The Challenge (Croydon). The Challenge is a government funded programme for young people that takes place during three weeks over the summer and one day per weekend
A Father, his son and the Rugby World Cup! Jeff Greenleaf lives in Banstead with his wife Roisin and their two teenage children. He takes a keen interest in rugby having played since he was a lad but not every rugby enthusiast can claim to be
Woolly Residents in Quiet Banstead Close Next time you travel down Banstead Road take a look to your right just after the station. You will see a set of gates and a sign saying “Cuddington Park Close” – nothing peculiar about that you might say
The funeral of a "sociable and happy" woman who was well-known in the community will be held on Friday. Maureen Roberts, 72, died on October 19 in Epsom Hospital. Born in Shanghai, China, she moved to England aged 12 years and lived in Epsom
A vibrant display of flowers, plants, home-grown fruit and vegetables were enjoyed by visitors to the Ewell Horticultural Association’s late autumn show on Saturday. The free event, held at Blenheim High School, in Longmead Road, Epsom, also boasted
The sister of a teenage girl who suffered a life-changing brain injury after being struck down by a car, is petitioning for harsher sentencess for dangerous drivers. Miriam Parker, 18, was in a coma for a month after a car ran a red light at a
Teenagers are moody, excessively emotional, and always think that the smallest problem is the end of the world. This is the general stereotype of teens in our society, and can be an incredibly dangerous stereotype to believe in. Believing that this
With Halloween fast approaching, there is a buzz of excitement in the Borough of Sutton, but some people are more excited than others. Does it all depend on age? I asked a 13 year old girl from Wallington (who prefers not to be named) about
A Waitrose lorry has tipped over on the A3036 Wandsworth Road closing three lanes of traffic. The lorry tipped on the northbound route near the A3205 Parry Street. Originally four out of the six lanes of traffic connecting to the Waterloo ring
Rail users across Carshalton and Wallington have called for cheaper tickets and more seats, in a survey directed at train operator Thameslink Govia. The questionnaire asked commuters to rate services such as station facilities, train frequency,
Over the past couple of years, Hackbridge has seen serious improvements to the area. These include the development of the bridge, the building of new residential areas and the reconstruction of surrounding roads. The aim proposed by the
Sutton is one of the best hotspots for families to live according to a new report that looked into the most affordable and desirable places to live in the capital. The Family Hotspots Report, now in its fourth edition, concluded the postcodes SM3
A Balham man has proven himself worthy of the ironman tag, in more ways than one. Tej Thaker ignored doctor’s orders to take on the Mallorca Ironman Challenge last month. The 27-year-old’s training had been interrupted earlier this year by
A brave young boy with numerous allergies and a syndrome which can make his body swell up has enjoyed a charity trip to Disney World last month with his family. Morgan Bishop, 4, from Tadworth, suffers with severe eczema, asthma and multiple allergies
Scrum-half Tom Bliss admits he needs to prove he is not a one-trick pony if he wants to make the most of his LV= Cup chance with Wasps. Bliss, who captained the first team at Epsom College, caught the eye of Wasps academy manager Matt Davies when
Richmond director of rugby Steve Hill has challenged his men to be at their confrontational best when they travel to second placed Rosslyn Park on Saturday. Hill rang the changes to end a run of back-to-back defeats with a 36-27 win over old derby
The trees surrounding the church spire at Cheam are looking very autumnal, but the blue sky and light clouds looks much more summery. Make the most of it while it lasts...
Neal Ardley could not hide his disappointment after his AFC Wimbledon side were handed a tough FA Cup opener in last night’s draw. The Dons face the 450-mile round trip to League Two rivals York City on November 8. Ardley, who is running the
Herne Hill Harriers’ veteran athletes stamped their class on the national running scene by winning silver at the British Masters Athletic Federation cross-country relays. The team of Vic Maughn, Ed Barrow, Tom Conlon, Graham Moyse and Mike Boyle
Cards for Good Causes has set up in All Saints Church in the Market Place in Kingston selling cards for 25 different local and national charities. Benefitting charities include Kingston Samaritans, Shooting Star Chase Hospice, the Princess Alice
With a first competitive start for London Welsh under his belt, Paul Rowley is now looking to push on. The scrum half, who joined the club in the summer from Plymouth Albion, started the Exiles’ European Rugby Challenge Cup clash with Bordeaux
A man so deeply moved by the death of drummer Lee Rigby that he painted a minature portrait of him has presented it to his grieving mother. Christopher Vale, 71, from Banstead, met Lyn Rigby on Sunday at Blackheath, South London, to present her
Crowds will be counting down to a cracking Christmas when Gareth Gates turns on Croydon’s Christmas lights. The 2002 Pop Idol finalist plays Prince Charming in this year’s Fairfield Halls pantomime and will be joined by other cast members for the
