Police search for missing elderly man from Epsom

Missing man Luton Greaves

5:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Police are searching for an elderly man from Epsom who has gone missing.

Surveying equipment worth £20,000 stolen in Ashtead

5:41pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Surveying equipment worth £20,000 was stolen in Ashtead on Sunday.

Permission granted for Turing House School

Free school: Organisers would like to go to NPL

4:20pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A new free school has been given the green light to open next year.

Dopey thug books minicab from home on way to armed robbery

Derron Brown of south Croydon was jailed for 42 months

4:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Two youths who robbed a convenience store armed with a large knife have been jailed.

Worcester Park third least hygenic place to eat in UK, survey finds

The Food Standards Agency's star ratings scheme was launched in Sutton in 2011

4:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Wallington and Worcester Park are two of the least hygienic places to eat out in the UK, it has been revealed.

Zippo's Circus bring their globe of death to Beddington Park

green SUTT/CROY: Zippo's Circus bring their globe of death

3:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A terrifying globe of death, people flying through the sky and hilarious clowns are just some of the spectacles at this year’s Zippo's Circus.

Fundraising walkers complete historic journey from London to Epsom Downs

The Derby Walk re-enacts a historic walk from London to Epsom Downs Racecourse

3:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Fundraising enthusiasts put on their walking boots and re-enacted a historic journey made by thousands from London to Epsom Downs on Sunday.

UPDATE: Travellers move from Mitcham Common to Three Kings Piece

Travellers set up camp on Mitcham Common after breaking through barrier

3:11pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A group of travellers who broke through barriers to set up camp on Mitcham Common have moved on to another public green space in the area.

Children invited to Pirate Adventure Weenies at Whitgift Centre

2:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Half-term pirate fun is on offer at the Whitgift Centre next week.

'A&E units on a cliff edge so don't shut St Helier's' says council leader

Council leader Ruth Dombey

2:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Ruth Dombey, leader of Sutton Council, has renewed calls to abandon proposals to shut St Helier’s A&E, after NHS leaders warn A&E units are on a cliff edge.

Paramedics to teach life-saving skills in New Addington next week

The free health fair will take place next week

1:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

London Ambulance Service are hosting a day of fun and learning at a health fair next week.

VIDEO: Residents have their say on plans to downgrade Epsom Hospital

1:19pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

See what they said, and then decide whether you agreed with them...

Woman 'touched inappropriately' at train station during morning rush hour

Police are keen to speak to this individual

1:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Detectives are appealing for information after a teenager was touched inappropriately at Tooting station.

Waterstones removes Jimmy Savile book from display

The offending book

1:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A bookshop has taken a copy of a book about predatory paedophile Jimmy Savile off its shelves after it upset a customer.

New Croydon GP group to hold first public meeting next week

Dr Anthony Brzezicki, chairman of Croydon Clinical Commissioning Group

12:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Croydon's Clinical Commissioning group are to hold their first public meeting next week.

Ex-soldier completes world record attempt by spending 24 hours in stocks

Nigel Potter spent 24 hours in stocks, without any breaks, to raise money for the Forces Children's Trust, based in Epsom Downs

12:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

An ex-army officer believes he has set a new world record after spending 24 hours in stocks to raise money for children who have lost parents in the services.

Cleaner and construction worker to the rescue for distressed toddler

Ellie French with Lily Lou, 2

12:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A couple have thanked a teenage construction worker and a cleaner who stepped into help their daughter who was in the grip of a fit.

Cobham 'free' secondary school given the go-ahead

Cobham Free School has been granted permission to run a secondary school

12:04pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A 'free' primary school which is still teaching pupils in temporary accomodation has been given permission to open a secondary school in September 2014.

Teens robbed at knifepoint in Hackbridge

Nine Hillingdon arrests in police crime crackdown

12:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Three teenage boys were robbed in what police have called a "nasty, unprovoked" attack last week.

Witness appeal after iPad snatched from train passenger's hands

Police want to speak to these men

11:00am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Police are appealing for witnesses after an ipad was snatched from a passenger's hands on a train at Anerley station.

Hotel future for derelict Worcester Park Tavern?

Hotel future for Worcester Park pub?

11:00am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

The new owners of the derelict Worcester Park Tavern pub have hinted that the site may become a hotel.

South London incinerator fight goes to the Mayor of London

How the proposed incinerator could look by night

10:30am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Protesters are gearing up to take their campaign to block an incinerator from being built to Boris Johnson.

Man escapes unharmed after car hurtles across dual carriageway

The incident happened in St Helier Avenue, at the junction with Middleton Road

10:30am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A man was lucky to escape unharmed after losing control of his car and careering across a dual carriageway last night.

Arsonist could have started Carshalton garage fire

Firefighters have asked the public to be on guard following a series of suspected arson incidents in Winsford.

10:10am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

An arsonist could be responsible for a garage fire in Carshalton last night.

Epsom Co-op finally set to re-open after £270,000 refurb

The Co-op store in Upper High Street, Epsom, has been shut since September 20

10:51am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A Co-op food store which has been shut for eight months is finally re-opening tomorrow, May 23, after a £270,000 refurbishment.

VIDEO: Peter Andre visits Sutton for Cancer Diaries

Sallie Lunn, Shella Hossenbux & Peter Andre

10:00am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Peter Andre paid a visit to school children fundraising for a charity close to his heart.

Celebrities back Princess Alice Hospice's volunteers drive

Thank you both: Jane Formby and Michael Aspel

9:00am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Celebrities have signed up to volunteer for Princess Alice Hospice as part of next month’s National Volunteers’ Week.

Free school proposal for north Kingston approved

SAT AM SC/KIN New Kingston secondary school hit by funding delay

8:48am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A bid to build a new free school for 180 children in north Kingston has this morning been approved by the Department for Education.

Croydon riots victims welcome change to 'out-of-date' law

CROYDON RIOTS: Police confident of preventing another riot

8:54am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Legislation set up to ensure riot victims receive compensation is to be reviewed, as some of those affected in Croydon still wait for payouts following the 2011 riots.

Bank stops bogus builder conning vulnerable man

Police appeal after thieves steal fuel and break into a shed in Thornbury

8:40am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Quick-thinking bank workers prevented a vulnerable man from being conned out of £16,000 by a bogus builder.

Midge Ure playing Hampton Pools concert

Midge Ure: A career spanning decades

8:00am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Live Aid legend and a musician with multiple bands, Midge Ure is looking forward to performing in the scenic grounds of Hampton’s open air pools.

Super slimmers raise £1k for charity

Losing to gain: Susan Green and Danielle Parker

8:00am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Two Hampton Hill women have raised £1,000 from their weight loss challenge.

Vulnerable pensioner Rupert goes missing from Clapham home

Rupert Bartley has been reported missing since leaving home yesterday at about 6.30pm.

8:23am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Police are appealing for information to trace a vulnerable man missing from his Clapham home.

Honey for the bees at Thames Ditton Nursery

Happy bees: Staff and pupils

8:00am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

An aptly-named Thames Ditton nursery was buzzing when it marked national honey week earlier this month.

Palace victory in £120m play-off would spark huge economic boost for Croydon

The current Wembley Stadium

7:00am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Tension is mounting as Crystal Palace FC prepare to play for a place in the Premier League in the most lucrative match in world football.

Waiting list woe as family of six crammed into two-bedroom flat

7:00am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A desperate family of six have been crammed in to a two-bed flat for two years.




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