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Surrey police chief insists he's 'not giving up'

12:08pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

Exclusive: Surrey's outspoken new police commissioner wrote his own headline this week when he called out to the press: "The headline is ‘police and crime commissioner is not giving up’."

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Former soldier from Twickenham flies flag half-mast for Woolwich murder victim

11:50am Thursday 23rd May 2013

An ex-serviceman from Twickenham is flying a flag at half mast in memory of the soldier murdered in Woolwich.

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Police speak to Croydon community leaders after Woolwich terror attack

11:33am Thursday 23rd May 2013

Police in Croydon have said they will be visiting community leaders today to reassure them in light of the killing of a soldier in Woolwich yesterday.

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Neighbour from hell threatened with jail and booted out of flat

11:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013

A neighbour from hell has been evicted from his council flat and threatened with jail after subjecting residents to a sustained campaign of harassment and intimidation.

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Catalogue of errors contributed to patient's death in hospital

10:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013

A hospital has been severely criticised after a catalogue of errors in its care contributed to a patient’s death.

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Kingston Muslims condemn Woolwich machete attack

10:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013

The Kingston Muslim Association (KMA) has condemned yesterday's brutal machete attack that left a British soldier dead in Woolwich, south east London.

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Campaigners accuse south London incinerator firm of 'blackmail'

9:24am Thursday 23rd May 2013

Campaigners have accused a company of blackmail to get planning permission for a controversial incinerator.

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Three new 'free schools' approved in Croydon

10:14am Thursday 23rd May 2013

Three new free schools have been approved for Croydon.

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Mothers make plans for autistic free school

9:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013

Two mothers have joined forces to open a free school for autistic children.

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Bees bounce back with stadium news

8:30am Thursday 23rd May 2013

Brentford Football Club’s ambition to build a new stadium will reach another milestone this month, when plans are submitted to Hounslow Council.

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Meena Bond is mayor of Richmond

8:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013

Councillor Meena Bond has been was formally invested as mayor of Richmond.

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Sweet treats aplenty at Brooklands College

8:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013

Sweet-toothed college students celebrated a successful year with a bakery exhibition.

Croydon united in backing Palace for Premier League

7:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013

As Crystal Palace head into their play-off final clash against Watford next week, the Croydon Guardian spoke to those who are backing their club for promotion.

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St George's Hospital scoops Chelsea Flower Show award

7:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013

A garden created to recognise the work of a neonatal unit charity at St George’s Hospital has been awarded a gold medal at the Chelsea Flower Show.

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Parents fight plans to turn Carshalton school into Harris Academy

7:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013

Parents are fighting plans for a primary school in special measures to become a Harris academy.

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Attenborough delights with butterfly talk

6:50am Thursday 23rd May 2013

Sir David Attenborough wowed a packed crowd in Richmond last weekend when he delivered a speech about butterfly migration.

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Leatherhead councillor and retired chemist made Mole Valley Council chairman

6:30am Thursday 23rd May 2013

A Leatherhead councillor and retired chemist has expressed delight at being made chairman of Mole Valley Council.

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Absolutely fabulous £150,000 raised for St Raphael's Hospice

6:30am Thursday 23rd May 2013

In a year of fire walks, Motown and mountain climbing our Give Your Quid campaign raised £76,000 for St Raphael’s Hospice.

• £510,000 government funding for St Raphael's Hospice in North Cheam
• Volunteers climb Mount Kilimanjaro for St Raphael's Hospice's Give Your Quid Campaign
• VIDEO: Journalists bare their soles in St Raphael’s Hospice charity firewalk
• Olympic cyclist, Joanna Rowsell, launches St Raphael's midnight ladies walk in North Cheam

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Wacky Tolworth food festival could be next on the menu

6:30am Thursday 23rd May 2013

Foodies hope to take over Tolworth and Thames Ditton next year as plans for the second Surbiton Food Festival take off.

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Tenants champion and deputy mayor visits Mulberry

6:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013

Richmond Council’s deputy mayor has been raising awareness of a cancer charity based at West Middlesex Hospital after her own experience with the disease.

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Michael Portillo visits Ewell for women's rights exhibition

6:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013

An exhibition examining women’s struggle for the vote has attracted national media attention from the likes of politician-turned-journalist Michael Portillo.

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Deen City Farm farm hosts 'bee friendly' fun in bid to boost population

6:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013

Residents took part in a day of ‘bee-friendly’ action to help boost the dwindling population of bumble bees on Sunday.

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Haikus written by seven-year-olds go on show at Bentalls

6:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013

Children between the ages of 7 and 10 have been exploring Japanese short poems over the last few months as part of ‘Haiku Hopes’.

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Drop in police numbers "has not resulted in a worse service" says Boris ally

6:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013

Losing the equivalent of 44 full-time police officers over three years has not resulted in a worse service, Conservative London Assembly member Tony Arbour has said.

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Elmbridge Community Hub opens to great fanfare

6:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013

Voluntary groups and councillors toasted the new Elmbridge Community Hub at its official opening this week.

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PICTURES: Cheam goes barking mad for canine fashion

6:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013

The dogs of Cheam can now dress as well as their owners after women’s clothes shop, Bublee Boutique, opened a range of dog fashion.

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Epsom sight loss charity wins silver at Chelsea Flower Show

5:30am Thursday 23rd May 2013

A garden themed around sight loss has won a medal at the Chelsea Flower Show.

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Free guided walks through Common and Wimbledon Park on bank holiday weekend

5:30am Thursday 23rd May 2013

Bank holiday revellers can enjoy London with a spring in their step this weekend with a free guided walk.

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Cheam Rotary holds annual village fair

5:30am Thursday 23rd May 2013

A fair including birds of prey and go-karting will take place on Bank Holiday Monday.

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PICTURES: Riverside Animal Centre in Beddington opens its doors

5:30am Thursday 23rd May 2013

An animal centre held an open day to raise vital funds for new enclosures and vets bills.

• Riverside Animal Centre rescuer from Shirley hit with parking fine while saving ducklings
• Fox and bunny from Riverside Animal Centre visit Sutton Library
• Baby season starts at the Riverside Animal Centre in Beddington
• Wildlife centre rescuing animals from Croydon, Sutton and Merton needs summer volunteers

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Business award for innovative new invoicing system

5:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013

A food hygiene worker has won a national business award which recognises employees who have made successful changes to a company.

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Oasis Academy students cater for Parliament

9:05am Thursday 23rd May 2013

Students from Oasis Academy Shirley Park are working with Catering Services in Parliament as part of their school work experience.

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Police search for missing elderly man from Epsom

5:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

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

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Permission granted for Turing House School

4:20pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

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

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