A kind and neighbourly Surbiton family are said to be distraught following the death of their photographer son who fell out of a third floor window. Peter Alexander, 28, fell to his death at a party celebrating London Fashion Week in Shoreditch
Police are appealing for information after a woman in her late 80s was injured and hospitalised in a suspicious incident involving a man who said he was from a water company. The incident took place at 3.30pm on Friday, August 24, when the victim
Harlequins may have a 100 per cent Premiership record of three bonus-points wins from three games, but winger Ugo Monye has warned the champions are some way off their best form. Monye scored his third try in two appearances
Murder police are examining new leads in the disappearance of missing Cheam schoolboy Lee Boxell nearly 25 years ago. Lee disappeared on his way to a Crystal Palace football match on September 10, 1988, and has not been seen since. Fresh evidence
An authentic vintage festival will be held at Epsom Downs Racecourse for anyone fascinated by the styles and times of days gone by. The Festival of Vintage, run by Discover Vintage, will feature 60 exhibitors showcasing their collections on September
The manager of Robert Dyas in Sutton wants help in his quest to restore an Anderson shelter. Tony Lewis, 51, from Biggin Hill, is asking people to drop into the shop or to give him a call if they think they can help with his mission. An Anderson
A fitness-mad mum-of-three with the best muscles in the south west of England has won a place in the final of a national body building competition. Jo Tate, from Epsom, was named the best body builder in the south west region at a competition last
Modern art is too “bleak”, complained comedian Tim Vine this week as he brought laughter to a crowd at the opening of a community art exhibition. The funny man and one-liner specialist opened the Local Artists’ Art Exhibition, at the Lantern Arts
Put your blues on cruise and come along to a passionate and energetic Tex Mex party at the Harlequin Theatre. Los Pacaminos were born in 1993 in London as an antidote to the bleak English winter. Originally formed as an opportunity to
A teenager has appeared in court charged with the murder of schoolboy Kevin Ssali. Kevin, 14, of Whitworth Road, South Norwood, had been missing from home since July. He was stabbed shortly after he got off a bus in Burnt Ash Road, Lee, on
A car smashed into some railings in North Cheam. The incident happened at 2.30pm on Monday, September 17, at the crossroads on Malden Road. John Hall, the chairman of the North Cheam Traders Association, said: “It is significant because Sutton
A London Fashion Week photographer who fell to his death during a party in East London on Thursday, September 13, is believed to be Peter Alexander. The 28-year-old, whose family are thought to live in Surbiton, fell through a fourth
A fraudster who claimed benefits while living in luxury in Nigeria must pay more than £1m or face jail. Ovo Mayomi and his wife Juliet Ubiribo were convicted of fraud in 2010 after using an identity and immigration scam to falsely claim £43,000
A supermarket shopper had a lucky break when his Kit Kat chocolate bar landed him a new Mini Cooper. Andrew Smallwood, from Wandsworth, popped into Tesco Purley last week to pick up a quick snack and was shocked to land himself the £12,000 motor
Kingston firefighters have said the possible cause of a grass fire on Kingston riverbank could have been a barbeque. The fire, which started on the public green at the end of Burnell Avenue, was reported at 9.04pm last night. One fire engine
London Welsh head coach Lyn Jones was always confident it would only be a matter of time before the Exiles registered a historic first Premiership win. Welsh recovered from 14-0 down to beat Exeter Chiefs 25-24 at the Kassam Stadium on
There were many decisions made by the referee during AFC Wimbledon's 2-1 defeat to Rochdale that left fans angry, but one decision left some fans more intrigued than furious. The man in the middle, Brendan Malone, opted to wear a red shirt during
A street party took place on Sunday celebrating acoustic music. The Old York Road Unplugged party is the fifth of its kind to take place in Wandsworth, with the road being closed off to traffic all day. Live music was played on three stage
Esher maybe bored of head coach Ollie Smith pre-match mantra already, but they heeded his warning in style to secure a second win of the season on Saturday. Many of Smith’s squad had been struck down by a mystery virus in the build up to the trip
New traders are moving into a popular market following the closure of a community cafe. Since April, Tooting Market, in Tooting High Street, has undergone major changes with community café Brick Box leaving the venue. Café owners said they
A thrift store owner has landed in hot water after her assistant sold knives to two 15-year-olds. Pragna Bhimjiani, owner of Bargain Store, on London Road, pleaded guilty at Croydon Magistrates Court to selling a knife to a child. She was fined
Labour’s MP for Dulwich and West Norwood concluded ‘job done’ as she announced her resignation from the shadow cabinet last week. Dame Tessa Jowell aims to work more for her constituency when she steps down as shadow minister for London and the
Street League’s Croydon Academy held its latest graduation ceremony at Crystal Palace Football Club this month. The programme aims to help young adults aged between 16 and 25 find full-time employment and gain nationally-recognised qualifications
Treating foxes as pests and racing greyhounds at Wimbledon dog track is “cruel” and “part of the dark ages”, according to former Queen guitarist-turned campaigner Brian May. The legendary rock god, who champions animal rights, paid a surprise visit
At the Surrey Road Relays in Wimbledon, Croydon Harriers' masters teams enjoyed two top-eight finishes in the M40 and M50 categories. The quartet of Andy Del Nevo (17 minutes 41 seconds), Martin Rowe (18:51), Neil Aikman (17:46) and Alan Burn (
Police have contacted GPs and health centres in a bid to trace the mother of a baby whose remains were found last week. A week-long police search of Tooting Bec Common failed to find any further evidence after human remains were discovered there
As part of their new season preparations, young players at Reeds Weybridge RFC handed over 250 rugby shirts to an Army unit, to be passed on during their forthcoming posting to Kenya. Simon Wallis, chairman of Reeds Minis, said he wanted to use
Two drugs users were taken to hospital yesterday after being found near the Rookery in Streatham Common. Police said the men, aged 30 and 33, “suffered injuries as a result of recreational drug use” but their condition was not being treated as
Claygate Tennis Club did their bit for charity by hosting an event for Save the Children. Players took part in the third annual event organised by club member and charity volunteer, Annie Benning. The event and the 32 competitors raised £580
Streatham’s peace festival has got off to a flying start with children making lanterns and knitters wearing a scarf more than 100-metres long. The week-long Little Big Peace Event, organised by volunteers, was inspired by Peace One Day - an international
Traffic was left in chaos after a lorry shed its load of boxes in a busy road this morning. The lorry was travelling towards Wandsworth Common in Trinity Road, Wandsworth, at about 9am when the incident happened. Transport for London (TfL)
International campaigner for peace Archbishop Desmond Tutu is set to return to the borough. The 80-year-old, who was last in Croydon in 2010, will host a debate, Conversation for Change, which will also include his daughter Mpho, an ordained priest
A man who has suffered with mental health problems is going to climb Ben Nevis. Noel Walsh, from Sutton said: “I am a student with the Recovery College, I have suffered with mental health problems all of my adult life. “Now with the confidence
Raynes Park is “on the up”, it was declared this week after new figures revealed it was bucking the economic gloom by having nearly a full complement of shops open for business. SW20 was named as having London’s best performing high street in a
A reverend has made the Guinness Book of Records for the third time after raising a staggering £2.3m for running the London Marathon. Rev Steve Chalke MBE features in the world famous book, published last week, alongside entries such as the
Croydon Harriers men's team sealed a surprise runners-up spot in the British League Plate Final in Derby. In their first appearance in the competition final in more than 25 years, Croydon stood toe to toe against some of the best non
Sutton Black History Group wants people to help them celebrate Black History Month. This year’s celebration will be held from October 1 to 31 at venues across the borough. The events will include food tasting, a music concert, exhibitions and
AFC Croydon Athletic eased their way into the first round proper of the FA Vase with a 1-0 win over Cobham on Saturday. However, boss Anthony Williams was left with a bittersweet aftertaste when a tepid first half display was only
The council’s pest control experts tackled 630 cases including flea and rat infestations in the borough last year. Richmond Council spent more than £53,000 on external companies to respond to complaints, including 150 about mice and 22 about bedbugs
Molesey Boat Club's Ruth Walczak helped ensure the feelgood factor from the London 2012 Olympics continued as she claimed a European bronze medal at the weekend. Walczak celebrated her 24th birthday in style as she and partner Imogen
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has endorsed plans to build a new emergency helipad at St George’s Hospital. The helipad will be built on the roof of the St James wing, which will have direct lift access to the accident and emergency department
TV licence holders in Sutton will be entitled to a free TV licence on their 75th birthday. Anyone aged 75 or over is eligible for a free TV licence for their main address. There are currently more than 5,400 free TV licences in force in Sutton
A former Surrey policeman has been announced as the UK Independence Party’s candidate for police and crime commissioner. Robert Shatwell served 18 years in the Surrey constabulary and said he understood the workings of the force and the problems
Hundreds of visitors flocked to the Epsom Garden Society’s autumn show in beautiful sunshine, topping off "a brilliant 80th anniversary year" for the group. The free event was held at St Martin’s Junior School, in Ashley Road, Epsom, on Saturday
The new owners of the Nestlé tower have released images of how they hope to create a three tier 288-home residential block. Legal & General Property unveiled its proposals for the refurbishment of St George’s House, Park Lane in East Croydon
The MP for Sutton and Cheam has been made a member of the Privy Council. MP Paul Burstow lost his role as care minister during the reshuffle but has now been made a member of the Privy Council. The Privy Council is the mechanism through which
This is an e-fit of a man police want to speak to in relation to a robbery in Hampton in July. Police have already appealed for information about the robbery, which happened on Monday, July 23, between 3am and 4am near Victor’s Drive, but are now
Pop-sensation Sinitta helped inspire charity runners this weekend and encourage people to plant trees. The TV presenter helped runners warm-up for the Tree-Athlon which took place in Battersea Park on Saturday. It was organised to raise money
The Friends of Marlpit Lane Bowling Green today received a £5,000 grant towards the cost of restoring the green. Councillor Terry Lenton, who organised the Friends Group, stated that she was delighted to learn at the Cabinet Meeting on 17 September
As a member of the Get Set Network, Carshalton College’s Sport’s department was given tickets to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Tickets covered a variety of sports including basketball, gymnastics, athletics, hockey, wrestling, football
Celebrate 75 years of Epsom and Ewell with an evening designed to bring together diverse musical tastes at Epsom Downs Racecourse. The Epsom In Harmony concert has been organised to help mark the borough’s anniversary and to raise funds for the
