In light of recent events in Ferguson, Missouri, let’s reflect on the summer of 2011: The London Riots. On 4th August 2011, 29 year-old Mark Duggan was shot dead by a police officer during a traffic stop near Tottenham Hale Station. It is said
The sudden tragic death of the young Australian batsmen Phillip Hughes is a harsh yet true reminder of the dangers faced by today’s cricketers, in particular batmen when they face deliveries of speeds up to and above 90 miles per hour. Hughes
Last Christmas Sam Hasler pulled off a phenomenal light display on and around her home on Barrow Green road. Word quickly spread and the awe struck crowd that assembled (as well as the mums three children) raised £1300 for Pastens Children's Home.
Football has become the top 2nd most prominent sport in the world. Lucky for us, the second largest stadium in the world is our neighbour, Wembley Stadium; the home of the England Football Team. An impressive 90,000 seats are on offer for the eager
A suspect in the murders of a Fetcham couple has been arrested tonight in nearby Oxshott. Viktoras Bruzas, from Walton, was sought urgently by Surrey Police after a couple in their 50s, believed to be Patrick and Gillian Kettyle, were found stabbed
I was warned by my teacher in an ‘introduction to Psychology’ talk that after the question ‘what subjects are you taking this year?’ would come ‘tell me what I’m thinking?’. He’s subsequently been proved right on several occasions. But it’s not put
When did a celebration of the Messiah’s birth morph into a frivolous competition for the best decorations? When did one day each year become obsessed over for months beforehand? When did we become disciples of shops that, many a time, tempt us to eat
Over the last ten years the number of young people being admitted to hospital because of self-harm has increased by 68%. Roughly 80,000 adolescents suffer from severe depression. And for those aged 15 to 16 this number has almost doubled between
Gareth Gardner produced the performance of his life last weekend to retain his Queensbury British middleweight title in emphatic fashion. Making the first defence of his title in the main event of the competition's 2014 season finale against unbeaten
I hadn’t been to Pizza Express for years so when the restaurant got a revamp inspired by a Kingston designer, I was only too glad to pop along. Inside Kingston’s Rotunda complex, the design is a homage to Sir Terence Conran, creator of Habitat,
Dismayed countryside campaigners have lost their legal battle to prevent a historic greenbelt estate from being turned into an exclusive golf course. The Cherkley Campaign has been refused permission to appeal to the Supreme Court over the £50m
When you slow the shutter down, slow moving objects become a blur, rapidly moving ones, like passing vehicles, vanish altogether - unless they have their lights on, leaving tell-tale "light trails". Here are some light trails and blurs captured from
Paul Doswell is expecting a tough battle when he takes his United side to Hereford United in the FA Trophy on Saturday. And he will have to pull a result out of the bag without striker Jessy Reindorf, who has had his contract cancelled by mutual
Firefighters, police and paramedics have been called to Croydon Village Outlet over fears of a gas leak. The department store, which is due to relaunch under new ownership tomorrow as Zervo, has been evacuated after a gas alarm went off at 1.40pm
What makes Wimbledon happy? Dancing along to a pop song that has taken the world by storm, apparently. From England rugby player Nick Easter to the 14th Wimbledon Scouts saluting in time, the Wimbledon Bowls Club, the Windmilers ready for action
Sutton United have cancelled Jessy Reindorf's contract by mutual consent, allowing the striker to return home to France. The 23-year-old joined United in the summer, going on to score six Vanarama Conference South goals despite missing game-time
Crystal Palace fans had more than one reason to enjoy Sunday's win over Liverpool - not only was the result fantastic, but the club also launched a charity of the season initiative. The Eagles and Nordoff Robbins, a music therapy charity based
I’m an American. Today is one of our biggest cultural holidays. Depending on who you ask, Thanksgiving is either about sharing food and time with the most important people in your life, travelling long distances and holding back the urge to engage
After admitting he went brave at Oxford United, AFC Wimbledon boss Neal Ardley is not sure he will be doing the same when Cambridge United visit the Cherry Red Records stadium this weekend. Dons lined up at the Kassam stadium last weekend with
After nine years in England’s visually impaired cricket team, Tooting’s Hassan Khan insists he is fearless ahead of the Blind World Cup. Khan is part of a 17-man squad preparing to take on the world’s best sides in South Africa – starting today
Leatherhead may have beaten Peacehaven & Telscombe 5-2 on the road last weekend, but boss Richard Brady is not a happy man. Tanners climbed to 16th in the Ryman Premier League table, but Brady was more concerned about conceding two goals.
Sutton & Epsom head coach Jeff Parsons hailed his side’s “superb” performance in beating London Division One South leaders Wimbledon. More than 400 fans packed Rugby Lane on Saturday to watch Sutton run in four tries to win 39-17, and climb
Boss Mark Warburton hailed the Brentford way of playing football after the dramatic win over Fulham last week. Goals from Harlee Dean and Jota turned a 1-0 scoreline on its head at Griffin Park to extend the Bees’ 100 per cent record in the Championship
Teddington’s Kieran Leinster lost in the ring for the first time in his career, and then praised his conqueror. Leinster was bidding to beat defending Queensbury Boxing League middleweight British champion Gareth Gardner at the Effingham Park Hotel
Ebola Song Success Do they know its Christmas 1984 by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure was re-recorded on 15th November 2014, with all contributions going towards battling The Ebola Virus Epidemic in West Africa. The single included artists like; Ed
An eco-home prefabricated in Germany has been shipped over to an affluent part of Surrey. The Baufritz detached house, with five bedrooms, was put together in Sandy Lane, Kingswood, over just a few days last week. A spokesman for Baufritz UK
Surrey’s police and crime commissioner is set to stop off in town as part of his fight to make the area "inhospitable to criminals". Kevin Hurley wants to hear from the people of Epsom during a crime summit at the Longmead Centre in Epsom on Tuesday
A council is on the brink of abandoning a controversial housing plan which would have earmarked greenbelt sites for development. After two years work, Mole Valley District Council is set to ditch its unfinished Housing and Traveller Sites Plan
Christmas is in the air for Ewell Yule which will infuse the village with music, merriment and mince pies tomorrow. Hum along with music groups from the area bringing festive cheer and carols to the Ewell Memorial Gardens from 4:15pm until 8pm
It is reported that Merton Council are failing to protect our most vulnerable living within the Merton Borough of London. Furthermore, the Housing Benefit trap is also effecting hard working people that are living on a low income and below the poverty
Firefighters trudged across a school playing field to get to a railway line to battle flames near Epsom station this morning. Three fire engines were called to tackle the blaze coming from a maintenance train shortly after 6am, which resulted in
The troubled Croydon Village Outlet department store is under new ownership and will relaunch tomorrow under the stewardship of of a property and retail tycoon. Clive Coombes hopes to turn around the beleaguered former Allders store, which was
The very best of our borough was celebrated last night at the 2014 Croydon Champions awards. The Croydon Guardian's 13th annual awards ceremony honoured the courageous, the committed and the selfess at the Hilton Croydon hotel in Waddon.
Households may have to wait two weeks to discard their unwanted paper and cans, if Kingston Council agree a new, money-saving waste management plan. The borough's current weekly recycling collection could switch to alternate weeks for paper and
In his own words: Wimbledon Hockey Club's Henry Weir prepares to fly out to India for the Champions Trophy, but domestically preparations have not been perfect... "We [Wimbledon] lost 5-3 at home to NOW: Pensions Men’s Hockey League leaders East
Detectives have released descriptions of three men they would like to speak to following the stabbing of a 20-year-old in Chessington just over a week ago. The man was attacked – first punched and then stabbed – in Jubilee Way at about 6pm on Tuesday
Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock had a feeling Dwight Gayle was chomping at the bit, and so it proved in Sunday’s 3-1 win over Liverpool. Gayle hit the equaliser after Ricky Lambert’s early opener, before Selhurst Park was treated to a second half
A builder hired as part of a major renovation of a housing estate, has been caught on camera masturbating in a couple's living room while they were at work. The husband and wife, who lived in Chaucer House, Sutton Common, installed CCTV in their flat
Surrey police have launched a search for a Walton man after two people were found dead in Fetcham. Another man in his 30s has been arrested in connection with the deaths on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder at a home in Walton. Police
These luxuriously sticky, fragrant carrots are a great way of livening up a traditional roast dinner or to spice up leftovers. Serves: 4 Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes You’ll need: 400g Chantenay or baby carrots
London Scottish will hand competitive debuts to three players on Saturday evening, when they host Connacht Eagles in round four of the British & Irish Cup. Scottish desperately need a win after three defeats in three games puts them bottom
An engineering train has caught fire at Epsom this morning. Southern Rail warned commuters they should expect delays of up to 60 minutes and cancellations at short notice. UPDATE: Firefighters cross playing fields to reach maintenance train
A 20-year-old woman had a narrow escape after she fought off an attacker in the early hours of the morning. She was grabbed from behind and assaulted at the junction of Selwood Road and Sutton Common Road in Sutton, between 1.20am and 1.40am on
