Recalling history the Victorian melodrama theatre exam for year 13 students at Reigate College is upon them quicker than a pick pocket nicks a toff’s handkerchief! In anticipation the very excited however anxious students will commence their performances
Bashed up Bonnet A second accident has occurred on Charlwood’s winding country lanes. Although no one was seriously injured this time, it does beg the question of how safe are our village’s roads. This collision occurred last week, heading
It is a well-known fact that crime in Sutton is below average compared to it’s neighbouring boroughs, but does this actually make us, the public, any safer? Within the borough of Sutton, your age group can depend on your safety. For example
At precisely eleven o’clock on the 11th November, households, schools and workplaces fell silent for two minutes. With poppies in place, students at Sutton High School sat in the hushed school hall to commemorate the soldiers who fought for us in World
Crystal Palace skipper Mile Jedinak declared Sunday afternoon’s 3-1 win over Liverpool at Selhurst Park as “massive”. The three points ended a run of five Premier League games without a win as Palace came from behind to pile more pressure on Reds
A fourth 1-0 home defeat of the season was greeted with more depressed sighs than angry boos on Saturday as Kingstonian’s alarming form continues. This time it was Enfield Town who departed Kingsmeadow with all three Ryman Premier League points
On the 22nd November, Charlotte Hopwood from Family Mosaic Housing Association organised a taster session for youngsters aged 14-24 years, who graciously allowed the session to run without charge, at The Ebony Horse Riding Club. The sessions covered
As a tribute to the lives lost at War, on remembrance Sunday St Johns church held a memorial parade and service at the Belmont war memorial. The event was organised by the Royal British Legion, Burma Star Association, Jewish ex-servicemen and women
On 14-16 November, the biannual event ‘Hyperjapan’, advertised as being ‘the UK’s best J-shopping & food experience’ took place in Olympia. Upon arrival, your senses were instantly violated by the seemingly infinite shopping possibilities, the
Some matches are more important than others. AFC Wimbledon fans may not like it, but whether it is the FA Cup, League Cup or Johnstone’s Paint Trophy, a match with MK Dons will always matter. Great sporting rivalries are what make sport matter
Damien Bryan may be the new big wheel at Kingston Royals Swimming Club, but he knows he is one of many small cogs when it comes to his swimmers’ future hopes and dreams. The 32-year-old was announced this week as the new head coach of the Royals
Wallington-based school Wilson’s have been shortlisted for the final of a national app creation competition, the Astellas Innovation Challenge. Competing against other schools from across England the contest will see each school turning their initial
The Chancellor is being urged to support Croydon’s regeneration project by giving the borough more power over its business rates, stamp duty and new homes. Council bosses have written to George Osborne, asking him to grant Croydon more devolved
December 8, 2004 Ten years ago a new million-pound detox centre had yet to help a single addict, because staff had not been given money to get it up and running. The detox unit at Kingston’s flagship Kaleidoscope project – then the only
Motorists have taken part in a historic race to bring back the year’s first vintage Beaujolais from the famous wine-making region in France. The drivers set off from the Royal Automobile Club’s Woodcote Park estate in Epsom on Monday and were expected
With the festive season almost upon us, the UK's renowned Glen Miller Orchestra will be In the Mood for Christmas at Epsom Playhouse. Led by Ray McVay, the orchestra’s show will feature the harmonies of the Moonlight Serenaders, the vocals of Catherine
It’s already starting to feel a lot like Christmas down at a magical adventure park which is set to welcome Santa and enchanting puppets. Twinkling Christmas lights are being tested and workers are putting the finishing touches to Father Christmas
Well, it is that time of the year again, when the Christmas lights have been officially turned on. Christmas music is blaring from shops and the queue to get into the Bentall Centre is ridiculously long before 11am on a Saturday. For those
