FOMO is an abbreviation of ‘Fear of Missing Out’. It is the fear that you feel that you will miss out on something huge if you don't do something/participate in an event. E.g. 'I want to stay home tonight, but I have FOMO so I will push through the
Happy April 23rd! So our annual celebration of this day has arrived but what did exactly happen on this day? The first thing that should come to mind is of course St George's Day, a reminder of the day that England's patron saint died. St
The 23rd of April marks two special occasions- Shakespeare's Birthday and the fifth annual World Book Night. An event which sees thousands of volunteers handing out one quarter of a million free books nationwide. Shockingly, 35% of the UK's adult
Brentford boss Mark Warburton has urged his players to deliver a repeat of their efforts at Fulham over Easter to keep them in the play-off hunt this weekend. More than 6,000 fans roared the Bees to a 4-1 win at Craven Cottage earlier this month
A father and daughter have been jailed after attempting to cover up a drink-driving crash. The pair were sentenced to prison for perverting the course of justice following a car crash in Gander Green Lane, Sutton, on May 29, last year. According
9:41pm That's it for the Surrey Comet hustings tonight. Thank you to Kingston College for putting on such a professional event. Log on to the Surrey Comet website tomorrow for a full write-up on tonight's debates.
With just two weeks until the general election, the Epsom Guardian asked each candidate to introduce themselves and explain why you should vote for them. Traditionally regarded as a safe Conservative seat, Conservative Crispin Blunt has been Reigate
The sky is clear this afternoon but there is haze in the distance, rendering the sky white in this shot of the view to the west. I'm wondering if any trees around the church have been cut down recently - I'm pretty sure the church roof wasn't so clearly
The first acts confirmed to play The Purley Festival have been announced. With summer just around the corner, organisers of the fifth annual Purley festival have given us a glimpse of what will be on offer at the week-long celebration. Seen
With just two weeks until the general election, the Epsom Guardian asked each candidate to introduce themselves and explain why you should vote for them. Traditionally regarded as a safe Conservative seat, Sir Paul Beresford has been Mole Valley
The group of GPs tasked with making decisions about hospital services in the area will be holding a meeting of their governing body tomorrow. Surrey Downs Clinical Commissioning Group (SDCCG) will be meeting at Leatherhead Leisure Centre, in Guildford
Croydon Council has started sending out applications for landlord selective licensing. Expect they are rejoicing that they have conned the local landlords out of more money for their council pensions. I pity the tenants, as rents will rise
With the warm summer months on their way Croydon police has produced a list of tips to make sure burglars do not target your home. 1. Don't leave your keys or ID documents within easy reach of doors, letterboxes or windows. 2. Close and lock
The Brook located on Manor Road in Wallington, is an independent arts bar, venue and recording studio. As they describe themselves 'Our focus is on bringing people together to discover local talent, experience new things and generally get a good dose
Senior officials from the waste giant Viridor attended a £75-a-head fundraising event held to boost the election chances in Carshalton and Wallington of Liberal Democrat Tom Brake. Mr Brake denied this could influence his views on the South London
I doubt that any parent whose child has just been killed or badly injured by a car travelling at 30 to 45mph would be too impressed by Mike Farnell’s claim (Your say, April 15) that the vehicle was at least being driven in the most fuelefficient manner
In March, I was lucky enough to take part in a week of work experience at the brilliant Richmond Theatre. Not only did I get a glimpse into the world of work, specifically the endless thought and effort that goes into creating the brilliant venue that
From bank detail scams to badly parked lorries, Wandsworth police are showing a day in their life as they reveal what they are called to in a standard day. The operations team are live tweeting the calls they receive from 10am to 10pm today. For
A 27-year-old man who fatally stabbed a young father in the heart has been found not guilty of murder. Adrian Young, who was also known as Andre, died two hours after being knifed by Jordan Glasgow in a knife fight in Cromwell Road, Thornton Heath
Locals are outraged with a sudden ban on children in Ye Old Red Lion Pub in Cheam. New management in this previously friendly family pub have suddenly decided to ban children unless they are eating a meal. Regulars have been very disappointed
Apart from writing to the Sutton Guardian regarding the new layout at Sutton station, I also complained to Sutton Council. The reply I got just stated they had complied with the necessary regulations to make these changes. They don’t get it. We
A 22-year-old man was stabbed in the hand near Waitrose in a violent robbery last night. The victim was mugged at knifepoint in Alexandra Road near Wimbledon Station at about 6.15pm. A witness, who does not want to be named, said she parked
Why are you wasting letter space by printing pretty pictures which could be put elsewhere? Just six letters last week (April 9). Why? People’s opinions not to your taste perhaps? MARGARET WILLIAMS Send your letters and photos to: letters
A Kingston bar could lose its licence within months of getting it back, after two underage girls were permitted entry before one later made an allegation of rape against two men she met inside. Just 15 months after its licence was first revoked
The Little Shop of Horrors undeniably fed Sutton’s appetite for entertainment last week. The Sutton Theatre Company, alongside director Mary Watkins, put on a fantastic show throughout with their no-holds-barred performance. The leading cast
I was outraged to read that the Sutton Medical Centre has been rated as “Inadequate” by the CQC and threatened with closure (Health practice given a damning assessment, April 9). How could it rate its patient care on the responses of 30 people
Hardeep Matharu’s report (Top GP questions claims of secure hospital future, April 2) is of utmost importance. It clearly shows that the proposals put forward by Better Services Better Value, which were stymied, have never been abandoned and continue
Tooting & Mitcham United have sacked manager Craig Tanner and assistant manager Adam Moriarty after less than two years in charge. The Terrors complete their domestic programme this weekend at home to Horsham, with a mid-table position secured
Please could Mrs A Smith let all owner occupiers know how to get absentee landlords to maintain their properties fully (Your say, April 15)? Letter to the Editor: Landlord licensing is bad news for property market I will explain. We
Carshalton Athletic boss Rob Scantlebury does not know whether he will still be in place come next season. The Robins are safe in Ryman Division One South ahead of the league finale at Three Bridges on Saturday, but only just after a run of one
The final act of Sutton & Epsom’s out-going head coach Jeff Parsons could be the catalyst for success next season. After just missing out on promotion out of London One South, Parsons decided to step down to forwards coach. However, before
A school that promises to never give up on its pupils has been recognised with the highest Ofsted award of “outstanding”. The Limes College, the pupil referral unit in Robin Hood Way, Sutton, received confirmation of its success in a report published
Creative and performing arts institutions have backed calls for Epsom to make the most of its heritage by starting up an arts festival. Artist Sarah Dewing said she believes Epsom's creative side is not being promoted enough and Epsom Council should
Health secretary Jeremy Hunt has dismissed calls for him to intervene to halt the "horrific victimisation" of a whistleblower doctor at Croydon University Hospital. The Conservative MP said he would not act over the case of consultant cardiologist
Prospective students of a Kingston primary school will no longer need to attend church in order to get a place from next year. St Luke’s Church of England Primary School has dropped its church attending criteria from its admissions policy following
