In the excitement of the newly-released Reading & Leeds 2015 line-up, the predominantly male acts have been the focus of the festival's publicity, to the probable dismay of the organisers. As a student who will be attending Reading Festival
As a teenager, I spend a lot of time on the bus, waiting for the bus, even missing the bus! It’s vital that you have transport to be able to meet up with your friends, visit relatives and for most, it’s your mode of transport to school. Much of my
How exactly are young people developing their passion for politics? Well. Firstly, this February, so far over a hundred of Coulsdon Sixth Form College student’s who are eligible to vote, registered their selves for
On Thursday 12th February 10 Year 12 girls from Croydon High School attended a Conservative fundraiser and proved once and for all that politics is not a sport only for boys. We were lucky to meet politicians such as Gavin Barwell, MP for Croydon Central
This afternoon, the Maths Feast challenged many young minds in the local area. This maths feast occurred at Feltham community college and was sponsored by the Further Mathematics Support Programme. The programme runs competitions to stretch
I recently watched An Idiot's Guide to Politics. It brings a brilliant satirical edge to political pranking, and what I found most striking was how seemingly apathetic the young people interviewed were to politics, some of whom recognised Kim Kardashian
Young Reporter: Political Education and why it is essential Politics in the UK plays a huge part in day to day life, yet most schools don’t make it a compulsory subject and some schools don’t even offer it as a GCSE subject! Subjects such as maths
Katie Byng-Hall Waldegrave School for Girls On the 26th of February a group of 11 students from Waldegrave School, including myself, attended a special day at the Royal Institution in London along with pupils from schools from miles around
And the award goes to… In the month of the Oscars, the Brits and the BAFTAs, glitz and glamour and famous names, the fact that the rest of us are ‘mere mortals’ can be felt more strongly than ever. Personally, I feel that this is
Quite the commotion occurred on the outskirts of rural Rusper Village earlier this month. It is still unknown what exactly happened, but it has been deemed a serious incident by spectators and local people. A teenage boy was working at a small family
Appreciate Our Parks! When was the last time you took a stroll in your local park? Let me guess it's probably been a while. According to NationalParks.gov.uk the government spends around 67.4 million pounds every year just on the major
With the Rugby World Cup fast approaching plans have been announced for games to be shown on a giant screen at Redlees Park, Twickenham Road, Isleworth. The park in Isleworth a short distance from the home of English rugby, Twickenham Stadium,
The Wimbledon Guardian has been a strong supporter of AFC Wimbledon since the club formed - from our Drop the Dons campaign to covering the club’s fortunes come rain or shine, week in week out, both in the paper and online. We are proud of their
A 40-year-old man who raped a woman in a flower hut near Southfields Station while others held her down has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. Mustafa Anacha, of Augusta Road in Wimbledon, was found guilty today of raping a 32-year-old woman
Business owners and people living in North Cheam are still waiting on the redevelopment of a notorious eyesore after the derelict site was occupied by travellers. Victoria House at the junction of Malden Road and London Road has stood empty for
It may have been rather wet, but the sky has been doing some interesting things today. Here are moody-looking clouds with a promise of light in the distance...
A 19-year-old man repeatedly stabbed near Blackhorse Lane tram stop yesterday is in a stable condition, police have said. The teenager, from South Norwood, was knifed on a footpath leading to the stop at about 4.45pm. It is understood he was
Running sensation Alex Brown led the Herne Hill Harriers charge at the English National Cross-Country Championship by winning an individual silver medal. Harriers also claimed silver medals in two team events in the mud of Parliament Hill on Saturday
Croydon will step on to the world stage this summer when it hosts two major events in the cycling calendar. Thousands of spectators are expected to turn out to see the action on June 2 when the Pearl Izumi men’s tour series and Matrix Fitness women
Alan Pardew admits he is trying to find the right balance for his Crystal Palace side ahead of their trip to West Ham on Saturday. The Palace boss enjoyed a blistering start to life at Selhurst Park, but results have started to tail off. The
King’s College Hospital is in the process of building a much-needed and long-awaited helipad. The construction, which moved into its current phase at the start of the month, has been funded by the public, after an urgent appeal to raise £3.5 million
And the award goes to… In the month of the Oscars, the Brits and the BAFTAs, glitz and glamour and famous names, the fact that the rest of us are ‘mere mortals’ can be felt more strongly than ever. Personally, I feel that this is
Wimbledon hockey club player-coach Ben Marsden took positives from his side’s 3-3 draw with league leaders Surbiton despite throwing away a 3-1 lead. The solitary point keeps Dons fourth in the MHL Premier Division, four points off the top.
An 18-year-old motorhead from Whyteleafe has been handpicked to join an elite group of drivers ahead of partnering Sir Chris Hoy in Le Mans later this year. Charlie Robertson was selected by the British Racing Drivers’ Club (BRDC) as part of their
London Scottish new boy Kieran Moffat is hoping his stay in Richmond extends beyond the end of the regular Championship season for more reasons than one writes Andy Weston. The 25-year-old Otago centre penned a deal to switch to the Athletic Ground
Croydon boxer Rakeem “The Noble” Ashaye is heading into the unknown, but he is still confident of victory. The 25-year-old faces Ilja Sovdra on March 7, looking to extend his unbeaten professional run to eight bouts. His Latvian opponent comes
A mother fundraising for her disabled daughter has thanked charitable members of the public who have donated nearly £9,000. Ariana-Rose was seven months old when an arachnoid cyst was found on her brain. The blockage causes a build-up of fluid
Today’s report lays bare claims against Jimmy Savile’s older brother Johnny now revealed as a serial abuser of women patients at Springfield mental hospital in the 1970s. Jimmy Savile's brother sexually abused mental health patients, report finds
A major review of community hospitals is being launched on Monday which could lead to beds being centralised and buildings being closed. Clinical commissioners, responsible for buying healthcare, will launch the review at meetings at Bourne Hall
Carshalton Athletic wrote a new page in their history books last weekend, but goalkeeper Jack Eden is struggling to look beyond the same old story. The Robins went down 2-0 at Guernsey on Saturday in their first official league match outside the
Motorists are going to be hit in the pocket as parking prices rise across Sutton – with some facing hikes of almost £150 a year. The council has published its new parking prices for its car parks, multi-storeys, bays and controlled parking zones
Police have issued an appeal to help find 15-year-old Brooklyn Sutherland. She was last seen at 5pm on Tuesday, February 24, when she left her home in Thames Ditton. Officers believe Brooklyn has travelled to the Crystal Palace/Forest Hill
Sutton & Epsom coach Jeff Parsons believes his side’s clash with Havant on Saturday could be a defining moment of the season. They go into the game knowing there is still have a chance of promotion from a tight London Division One South.
A real-life Del Boy was caught out flogging "Chamele no5" perfume at Surrey Street market. In dodgy dealing even the elder Trotter brother would have dismissed as amateur, the young conman was touting fake Chanel fragrance from a plastic bag.
Bradley Skeete is coming back fighting after the first defeat of his career as he prepares to challenge for the vacant WBO European welterweight title. The 27-year-old from Tooting faces Georgian Anzor Gamgebeli on Saturday, and victory could see
A moped rider is being taken to hospital after they were in collision with a car near the leisure centre in New Addington. Emergency services, including the air ambulance, were called to Central Parade where the crash happened at about 11.20am.
I have been meaning to write for a while now on the awful amount of litter that appears on our street after bin day. How can it be that there is more rubbish on the pavements and road on a Friday after the binmen have been? I believe it is
A drug dealer who tried to palm off a punter with garden grass instead of cannabis was caught out when the "customer" told police he had been robbed. Demier Edwards-Campbell was jailed for three and a half years on Friday, February 20, after being
Back-to-back wins have left Corinthian Casuals boss Matt Howard ruing his side’s lengthy mid-season slump. Howard's’ side, who won 2-0 at Hastings United on Monday night after last week’s 1-0 triumph over Faversham Town, had topped the Ryman Division
Kingston Royals teenager Dylan Conway continued his impressive form at the Surrey Swimming Championships picking up gold in the U15 boys’ 400m freestyle at the weekend. Conway added three silvers in the 200m butterfly, 400m IM and 200m IM for good
Former Sutton United hero Marvin Williams says the club’s new football academy will give the stars of tomorrow a genuine shot at professional football. Tuesday’s launch of the Sutton United Football Academy is the first of three major announcements
Neal Ardley would not confirm whether Adebayo Akinfenwa will be released of spot-kick duties after a second successive failure at Cambridge United. When the Beast missed in the 2-0 win over Newport County earlier this month, boss Ardley said: “
Congratulations on Sutton Guardian’s latest hustings on the economy. There were some very good questions which challenged all candidates. However, I wish to highlight the uncalled-for comment made by Paul Burstow MP in his final address to the
In last week’s Sutton Guardian piece (Car Collision, February 19), you reported fire engines from Sutton, Purley and Croydon, an ambulance as well as Sutton police all attended a crash. The article concluded “there were no injuries and
An estate caretaker, a safer crossing campaigner, the founder of Sutton's food banks and street pastors, and a young man who has used the tragic death of his brother to battle bullying and provide support for young people in need were all recognised
Jimmy Savile's brother sexually abused vulnerable patients and raped one at Springfield mental health hospital in Tooting, according to a damning report. The chief executive of the NHS trust has today issued an apology to the victims of Johnny
A Sunday walk with three young children turned into a "disgusting state of affairs". Dean Smallhatch wrote in to complain about indecent actions he saw while strolling in Desborough Island, Weybridge. Mr Smallhatch was out with his children
Arsenal youngster Jon Toral has thanked Brentford boss Mark Warburton for giving him the chances in the Championship that could set him on his way to a starring role in the Premier League one day. The former Barcelona academy youngster bagged the
Thornton Heath rapper Stormzy's debut single has not even hit the shelves yet. But he got an early taste of the music world's big league last night when he took to the stage with Kanye West at the Brit Awards. Stormzy joined fellow Croydon
Burglars threatened a 64-year-old man with a screwdriver and stole a £3,000 Rolex watch he was wearing after they had forced their way into his home, Sutton police has said. The three men were wearing dark hoodies as they broke through the front
I found it refreshing to see the full page advertisement on January 28 in your newspaper, asking the question, #Who is Muhammad? I thought it was a poignant, timely and thought provoking advert, particularly given everything that is happening in
Edward Lear’s much-loved The Owl and the Pussycat came to life – in a sense – when youngsters visited a library. At a craft workshop at Shirley library, families had great fun cutting, shaping, sticking to create a felt owl or cat badge to take
These are the terrifying moments the son of a Sheikh led police on a high speed chase the wrong way through Kingston's one way system in his mum's Mercedes. The 16-year-old tore through the town centre careering through red lights with a bevy of
Boss Mark Warburton says the signature of Leicester City defender Liam Moore is a boost to Brentford's promotion hopes at the expense of his side's rivals. The 22-year-old England U21 international, who has made 11 appearances in the top flight
