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Wimbledon Film and TV Studios announce fundraising plans for community support group

4:15pm Sunday 19th May 2013

Wimbledon Film and TV Studios and The Wimbledon Guild have announced a joint initiative of activities and fundraising events for the community.

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Wandsworth youngster receives honorary pin for charitable work

3:57pm Sunday 19th May 2013

An eight-year-old boy has said it was “totally awesome” to receive the Wandsworth honorary pin for his volunteering work.

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Bees come up short in play-off final

3:28pm Sunday 19th May 2013

Brentford's hopes of winning promotion to the Championship were dashed as they lost 2-1 to Yeovil Town in the League One play-off final Wembley on Sunday.

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Wandsworth charity shop gets eco-friendly with new products

1:41pm Sunday 19th May 2013

The MP for Battersea, Balham and Wandsworth was the first customer to try out a locally based Eco friendly company’s new products this week.

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Lamborghini seized after driver catches cop's attention while speeding

12:52pm Sunday 19th May 2013

A rare Lamborghini, worth £157,000, has been seized for having no insurance after its speeding driver caught officers attention.

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West Middlesex hospital holds "just-for-fun" chocolatey clinical trials

1:26pm Sunday 19th May 2013

West Middlesex Hospital ran a clinical trial that any chocolate lover would be rushing to take part in to celebrate International Clinical Trials Day last week.

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Charity exec steps down after 40 years

12:10pm Sunday 19th May 2013

The chief executive of the care home organisation Nightingale Hammerson will step down from his post after 15 years.

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Sutton school celebrates glowing report

11:58am Sunday 19th May 2013

A report into Homefield School in Sutton has described pupils as “confident, highly motivated, enthusiastic, with high self-esteem, excellent personal development and maturity.”

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Mum panics after bus drives away with child on board

11:39am Sunday 19th May 2013

A frantic mum was seen screaming after a bus as the driver drove away with her child on board last night.

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Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust joint medical director back cosmetic surgery review

10:59am Sunday 19th May 2013

A senior doctor at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals has welcomed recommendations from an independent review of cosmetic surgery.

Croydon students assist at the State Arrival of the president of the UAE.

10:39am Sunday 19th May 2013

Two students from the Royal Russell School CCF (Army Section) took part in the State Arrival of the President of the United Arab Emirates last week.

Britain in Bloom gets Richmond gardening

10:00am Sunday 19th May 2013

Garden lovers will welcome the introduction of the borough’s Britain in Bloom campaign.

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Live LIVE: Brentford v Yeovil, League One play-off final

9:40am Sunday 19th May 2013

All the build up, action and reaction from Wembley as Brentford face Yeovil Town in the League One play-off final

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Residents club together to clean up Croydon

9:00am Sunday 19th May 2013

Residents clubbed together last weekend to clear up the streets of Croydon.

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Coloma celebrate victory at Croydon Schools Athletic Championships

9:00am Sunday 19th May 2013

Pupils at Coloma Convent Girls School are celebrating Athletics success, 14 years after two of their teachers won the same award as students at the school.

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New mayor names Riding for the Disabled his charity for the year

8:00am Sunday 19th May 2013

The new mayor of Elmbridge was unveiled at the annual council meeting on May 15.

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Region's favourite Indian restaurant to compete for top prize

8:00am Sunday 19th May 2013

A popular Indian restaurant is in line for a top award and could be cooking in the House of Commons.

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Giant shoe for Epsom Derby

7:30am Sunday 19th May 2013

The run-up to the Epsom Derby is being marked at the Ashley Centre with a 10ft tall pink shoe and several children's workshops.

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Award for man who saved stables

7:10am Sunday 19th May 2013

A man has been nominated for an English Heritage award after the restoration of a 19th century livery and grade II star listed indoor riding school in Epsom.

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Henry Winkler announced for Richmond Theatre panto

7:00am Sunday 19th May 2013

Happy Days legend Henry Winkler will star in this year’s Peter Pan Christmas pantomime.

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Comedy duo get shared blue plaque

7:00am Sunday 19th May 2013

One of Britain’s foremost comedy duos, whose career and friendship lasted more than 40 years, will be commemorated by a blue plaque.

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Teenager lands coveted spot at top drama school

7:00am Sunday 19th May 2013

An aspiring actress had said her dreams have come true after landing a place at an exclusive drama school which has produced some of the country's finest actors.

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Hinchley Wood School student brushes up nicely for art prize

7:00am Sunday 19th May 2013

A student from Hinchley Wood School has been named as the winner of the SHL Art Prize 2013.

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Status Quo tribute band rock into Sutton

12:00am Sunday 19th May 2013

You are going to be rockin’ all over Sutton when a Status Quo tribute band come to town.

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Mum's the Word with Angellica Bell: Looking for the perfect double buggy

6:00am Sunday 19th May 2013

When I started researching all the products I needed for my first child, I seriously thought I needed a degree, but now another is on the way, a PhD is definitely a prerequisite.

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Unsung Hero: 'Working with people makes my day happy’

6:00am Sunday 19th May 2013

A ticket office worker at Kingston train station has been nominated as an unsung hero by his colleagues.

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Secret Curmudgeon: 'Yes, I’m going to Hell; but at least it’s warm down there'

6:00am Sunday 19th May 2013

Wouldn’t it be great to be able to take bikes on trains during rush hour?

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Politicians and pedestrians celebrate new Tooting pelican crossing

6:00am Sunday 19th May 2013

Politicians and pedestrians celebrated a new road crossing.

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Investigation launched into excrement found in Palace dressing room at Brighton

4:40pm Saturday 18th May 2013

An investigation has been launched into how excrement was left in Crystal Palace's changing room before their play-off victory over Brighton & Hove Albion this week.

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Residents dream up alternatives for Surbiton Filter Beds site

4:13pm Saturday 18th May 2013

Surbiton filter beds could be home to a wild lido, tai chi classes or old-English carolling - if residents opposed to a floating homes scheme had their way.

VIDEO: A day in the life of Epsom town centre

3:43pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A time-lapse video showing the bustling life of Epsom town centre has been posted on video sharing website YouTube.

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Work on £5.5m St Helier Hospital A&E revamp enters final phase

3:17pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A £5.5m project to improve St Helier Hospital's accident and emergency department and urgent care centre is almost complete.

Wimbledon charity launches new service for brain injury patients in south west London

2:31pm Saturday 18th May 2013

People affected by brain injuries in south west London can now get better care and support during their recovery thanks to a Wimbledon-based charity.

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