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

Police and Crime Commissioner Kevin Hurley and his deputy Jeff Harris, "Baldrick and Blackadder'"

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’."

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

Honoured: Derek Sturdy will fly the flag until the soldier's funeral

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.

Police speak to Croydon community leaders after Woolwich terror attack

Superintendent Rob Atkin backed the decision to close front counters and increase police officer numbers

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.

Neighbour from hell threatened with jail and booted out of flat

Mr Moradifard's former block Dunhill Point

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.

Four cars involved in M25 pile-up at Leatherhead

10:10am Thursday 23rd May 2013

Four cars were involved in a pile-up on the M25 last night.

Catalogue of errors contributed to patient's death in hospital

Jason Washington died aged 43 at St Helier 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.

Kingston Muslims condemn Woolwich machete attack

woolwich

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.

Campaigners accuse south London incinerator firm of 'blackmail'

How the proposed incinerator could look by night

9:24am Thursday 23rd May 2013

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

Three new 'free schools' approved in Croydon

Gavin Barwell.

10:14am Thursday 23rd May 2013

Three new free schools have been approved for Croydon.

Mothers make plans for autistic free school

Good work: Sophy Lamond and Camilla Buxton

9:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013

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

Bees bounce back with stadium news

Plans: The club hope to have plans in next month

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.

Meena Bond is mayor of Richmond

Life in chains: Meena Bond will support Avenue Club in Kew and Home-Start Richmond

8:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013

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

Sweet treats aplenty at Brooklands College

Smiles: Alicia Rutland with her work

8:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013

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

Cobham Free School secondary gets go ahead

8:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013

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

Croydon united in backing Palace for Premier League

The town are united behind their club.

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.

St George's Hospital scoops Chelsea Flower Show award

The concept of the garden is inspired by cells, the building blocks of life

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.

Parents fight plans to turn Carshalton school into Harris Academy

green SUTT: Parents fight plans to turn 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.

Attenborough delights with butterfly talk

Orator: Sir David Attenborough Credit: Jon Sharman

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.

Leatherhead councillor and retired chemist made Mole Valley Council chairman

Chairman Councillor David Sharland and vice-chairman Councillor Emile Aboud

6:30am Thursday 23rd May 2013

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

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

June Whitfield, sister Mary Damien, sister Pauline Morris, Sutton Guardian editor Matt Watts, reporter Sophia

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.

Wacky Tolworth food festival could be next on the menu

Robin Hutchinson

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.

Tenants champion and deputy mayor visits Mulberry

Meet and greet: The deputy mayor was inspired by her own experiences

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.

Michael Portillo visits Ewell for women's rights exhibition

Irene Cockroft is the guest curator of Dying for the Vote, an exhibition examining women's struggle for the vote at Bourne Hall, Ewell

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.

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

Auriel Glanville and Ben Muton-Phillips with the Mayor of Merton, Councillor Krystal Miller and her consort, Councillor Henry Nelless.

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.

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

SC KIN THURS AM Haikus written by seven-year-olds go on show at department store

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’.

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

Tory Tony Arbour wins South West London assembly seat

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.

New Battersea Park playground to open this weekend

6:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013

Wandsworth Council has announced that the former "adventure" playground in Battersea Park is to re-open during the forthcoming half-term break.

Elmbridge Community Hub opens to great fanfare

Hubbub: Elmbridge Community Hub

6:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013

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

PICTURES: Cheam goes barking mad for canine fashion

green SUTT: 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.

Epsom sight loss charity wins silver at Chelsea Flower Show

Garden designer Darren Hawkes in the SeeAbility Garden.

5:30am Thursday 23rd May 2013

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

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

Take in the sights: Sunshine over Wimbledon Common

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.

Cheam Rotary holds annual village fair

yellow SUTT: Cheam Rotary hold 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.

PICTURES: Riverside Animal Centre in Beddington opens its doors

Summer Chapman says hello to Daisy the fox

5:30am Thursday 23rd May 2013

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

Business award for innovative new invoicing system

Mehrdad Modarres at The Landmark Hotel on Saturday

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.

Oasis Academy students cater for Parliament

Gavin Barwell MP visited the pupils at 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.

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.




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