On Friday 21st, over one-hundred-and-sixty teenagers gathered in the hall of Tiffin Boys' for the school's annual Gig Night. With an impressive lineup of acts, the event drew in a large crowd, consisting of both Tiffin school members and students
NHS anti-privatisation campaigners are 'perturbed' after several times tweeting an image of Edward Davey MP which had circulated on Twitter for two years falsely claiming he would benefit financially out of NHS privatisation. The Kingston and Surbiton
A flood alert has been issued for the River Mole at Leatherhead provoking concern among last winter’s flood victims. The river level stood at 2.6 metres at 3.30pm, above the 2.4-metre level where flooding becomes possible. At 11am the Enviroment
In 140 years, a lot of things can happen. In 140 years in this country there have been two world wars, five changes of monarch, the sinking of the Titanic, the emancipation of women and for some, the life changing formation of One Direction! For Croydon
A story about angels written by a Kingston schoolgirl will be premiering at the Cornerhouse this month. The Truth About Angels follows the story of five young people whose lives change following these revelations. The play asks what would you
Hundreds of families packed-out a shopping centre for its popular Christmas lights switch-on on Saturday. Lucky children met kids TV presenter Dave Benson Phillips and the other stars of the Epsom Playhouse’s Christmas panto the Wizard of Oz.
A man who punched a father-of-four and left him in a fatal coma has admitted manslaughter. Michael Broom, 49, of Rhodrons Avenue in Hook, pleaded guilty to one count of manslaughter at the Old Bailey this morning. He has already served a three-year
A born-and-bred Sutton musician is now performing with triple Platinum selling artist Christina Perri on her Head or Heart world tour. Emily Grace, 27, grew up in Cheam Village and attended Nonsuch High school before being accepted into the Italia
"High-risk" GP surgeries in Croydon are to be prioritised for inspection by the Care Quality Commission. Eighteen practices, most in the north of the borough, will be examined first after being labelled the highest levels of concern by the health
A whoosh came out and the drain started to crack and then the flames came out of it - was how one witness described seeing a manhole fire erupt near St Helier Hospital. The fire broke out under the manhole cover leading to road closures near St
A former Surrey Comet news editor was gagged by the Government over the reporting of an alleged Westminster paedophile ring operating out of Elm Guest House in Barnes. Hilton Tims, 82, the paper’s news editor between 1980 and 1988, revealed at
Eagles legend and ambassador Mark Bright will be in India next month looking for the next star to join the Crystal Palace Academy. A Palace delegation, led by former striker Bright, will be at Barclays Premier League Live, the Premier League’s
Our performances on the pitch are finally starting to pick up, but there have also been encouraging signs throughout the early part of this season regarding the progression of the club as a whole. In particular, the youth system; there's been a
The air over south London is very still this morning and the early mist has been taking its time to clear. The tops of the tallest buildings in Croydon were peeking out from the haze early on.
Hundreds of NHS workers across south west London are striking this morning over 'fair pay'. Midvives are on the picket line outside St Helier Hospital in Sutton. Healthworkers at Kingston Hospital are also reported to be on strike this morning
An eight-year-old girl who learned a poppy appeal collection tin had been stolen from her favourite chippy set about fundraising to replace the cash. Millie Timmins, of Old Coulsdon, was so appalled by the theft of the Royal British Legion charity
A mobile HIV testing clinic is touring Croydon this week in a drive to raise awareness and encourage people to get checked for the condition. During national HIV testing week, which runs from November 22 to November 30, the vehicle will be parked
A 15-year-old girl is still missing after leaving home on Saturday afternoon. Samantha Hopkins is white, 5ft 4ins tall, and was wearing a parka jacket with a fur-lined hood and jeans. She is of slim build and has shoulder length brown hair
Carshalton Athletic have appointed Rob Scantlebury as first team manager. Scantlebury took the reins on a temporary basis following the departure of Stuart Massey last month, and has presided over two wins in four games to date. Last time out
Rosslyn Park saw off a resilient Hartpury College on Saturday to keep place with leaders Ealing Trailfinders at the top of National League One. Tries from Jack Gash (two), Hugo Ellis, Nev Edwards and Louis Grimoldby, who also bagged three conversions
At 1.32pm, as Rickie Lambert comfortably put the visitors ahead less than two minutes after kick off, with rain pouring down and the sky darkening, it felt like it was going to be one of those days. One of those miserable, sodden, grey south London
A needle exchange will no longer be a part of the Kingston Wellbeing Service at its new location – wherever that turns out to be. Public health bosses at Kingston Council have bowed to residents’ safety concerns, and have also promised visible
Cast: Hugh Bonneville, Julie Walters, Peter Capaldi, Sally Hawkins, Jim Broadbent, Matt Lucas, Samuel Joslin, Madeleine Harris, Ben Whishaw (voice), Imelda Staunton (voice), Michael Gambon (voice) and Nicole Kidman. Director: Paul King Producer
