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Chapter two: Daniel takes another trainChapter two: Daniel takes another train
There are no second acts in American lives, Great Gatsby author F Scott Fitzgerald once wrote. In which case, the Yanks should take notice of a local band who are taking a second pop at fame and fortune. KEVIN BARNES reports

Where the (small) world's a stageWhere the (small) world's a stage
Don't put your daughter on the stage Mrs Worthington, Noel Coward famously sang. But one Sutton group is defying The Master's warning and promoting baby theatre. A fun way to learn, or another example of "helicopter" parenting? KEVIN BARNES investigates

Often imitated, never beaten - the DerbyOften imitated, never beaten - the Derby
The snake charmers of a century ago have given way to barbershop quartets but the £1.25m Epsom Derby appears to have lost none of its ability to provide the great British day out.

School's out – but not for ‘substitute teacher' Mr MoonSchool's out – but not for ‘substitute teacher' Mr Moon
After teachers last week staged a walkout over pay, reporter AARON MOON went back to school to see for himself what it is like standing in front of a room full of children.
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We are filling landfill sites in the same way babies fill nappiesWe are filling landfill sites in the same way babies fill nappies
In the spring, as regularly as daffodils come into flower, councils hold a real nappy week in order to persuade mums to wrap their infants' rear ends in washable rather than disposable nappies.

Support for arthritis sufferersSupport for arthritis sufferers
When Carole Bonner was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at the age of 24, she was devastated. Now she is setting up a support group to help other sufferers. KIRSTY WHALLEY reports.

Canoeist paddling to Olympic successCanoeist paddling to Olympic success
With a summer of Olympic action ahead, CRAIG BURNETT talks to a Wimbledon athlete who has overcome incredible adversity in her quest for sporting success.

A lesson in 'green' drivingA lesson in 'green' driving
Transport for London estimates drivers could save £192m in fuel costs and cut their carbon emissions by 8.5 per cent by adopting six simple techniques. Reporter KIRSTY WHALLEY went on a green driving lesson to find out how.

Sacrificing their liberty for women's rightsSacrificing their liberty for women's rights
KIRSTY WHALLEY recalls the courage and determination of two Croydon women jailed for campaigning for women to have the right to vote.
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Fighting to save the HendersonFighting to save the Henderson
LISA WILLIAMS reports on how Sutton’s MPs and local authority are rallying around to save a unique hospital under threat of closure.
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