Fire fighters have been called to a blaze at a block of flats on St James Road, West Croydon. More than 40 officers and eight fire engines are at the scene tackling the fire in a residential four storey block of flats. The blaze is
Police are appealing for information after a man was viciously beaten in a kebab shop last month. After an evening-out with friends in the Battersea area the victim left a kebab shop on St Johns Hill when his friend was grabbed from behind by a
A commemorative diamond jubilee stone was laid on Monday, paid for by a former member of the Putney Society. The stone was unveiled opposite St Mary's Church in Church Square, Putney, with members of the group and the deputy mayor taking part.
Comedian Jack Whitehall brought the house down on Twitter recently after visiting KFC in Putney High Street with his parents. The 24-year-old stand-up, who lived in Putney until last year, popped into the take-away with his folks to pick up some
Worcester Park race ace Howard Fuller may be in awe of the big names on the Brtish Touring Car Championship grid, but that will not stop him ruffling a few feathers. The 20-year-old makes his BTCC debut at Rockingham this week after securing
Two unexploded mortar shells were discovered today on a heath used for tank and combat training during World War Two. Surrey Police were called to Headley Heath, at 10.15am, after the shells were found during a routine clean-up of the area which
Darcy Blake will be forgetting past allegiances when he faces former employers Cardiff City at Selhurst Park this weekend. The 23-year-old Welsh international defender spent 13 years at the Dragons – the club he supported as a boy – before he joined
Government plans to allow more extensions in back gardens have been slammed by Sutton Council. The council has joined neighbouring Richmond in attacking the coalition government's proposals to relax planning laws for a three-year period. Councillor
As far as farewells go, Terry Brown's final night as the manager of AFC Wimbledon certainly tugged at the heart strings. Brown's reaction after the League Two defeat to Torquay United on Tuesday night suggested the end was nye, although no one
London Broncos have moved to plug the gap left by retired forward Julien Rinaldi by signing Huddersfield Giants hooker Tommy Lee on a two-year contract. The 24-year-old former Celtic Crusaders and Wakefield Trinity Wildcats star has
An award winning musical presenting a community's fighting spirit is set to be performed at The Lost Theatre. The Picture House, which scooped the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Drama award this summer, has been devised by a group of musical theatre
Three men and a woman have been charged in connection with a series of bank robberies. Leroy Hall, 35, from Streatham, Leon McKenzie, 32, from Orpington in Kent, Clifford Griffiths, 35, from Mitcham, and Jacqueline Smith, 34, also from Mitcham
Brentford club captain Kevin O’Connor has told fans to be patient as boss Uwe Rosler tries to find his magic winning formula. A second-half Harry Forrester goal rescued a point at AFC Bournemouth on Tuesday having been frustrated by a
There are growing concerns that Gipsy Hill Police Station will be closed as part of wide ranging police cuts in the capital. Concerns were raised last week when a police inspector told a neighbourhood meeting about the proposed closure, though
Wandsworth cricketer Rory Hamilton-Brown has ended his three-year spell with Surrey after the club agreed to his request to be released from his contract. The 25-year-old batsman, who led the club to promotion to Division One and the Clydesdale
Wimbledon's Laura Robson became the first British woman for 22 years to reach a WTA singles final with victory over Sorana Cirstea in Guangzhou, China. The 18-year-old, who won an Olympic mixed doubles silver medal with Andy Murray last month and
It has been a little while coming, but the real Harry Forrester is beginning to stand up, writes Stuart Amos. The former Aston Villa man was his side’s main attacking threat in last Thursday’s 1-0 defeat at Leyton Orient. And when launched
London Scottish coach Simon Amor is hoping the return of four big names will bolster a defence that is leaking points and causing him concern. Joe Trayfoot, Paul Spivey, Harry Allen and Phil Godman should be available for tomorrow’s Championship
The slow build up to this installment must have exploded a few ‘comic-book’ geek heads when it finally arrived. In 2008 we had Iron Man which shocked many people by casting Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark which actually turned out to be an inspired
Hockey star Georgie Twigg may have an Olympic bronze medal to her name, but she has admitted to having first-match nerves ahead of her Surbiton Hockey Club debut. The 21-year-old, who switched to Sugden Road this summer, starred for Team
Hampton & Richmond Borough defender Dean Inman is buzzing after securing a three-month return to the Blue Square South with Farnborough Town. The Whitton 21-year-old confirmed the loan switch today having been unable to force himself
Half of the borough’s police stations remain closed to the public in order to boost the number of police on the streets. Gipsy Hill, Cavendish Road and Clapham Police Stations' front counters have been shut since late August. The temporary
The head of a bank's anti-fraud security team has been jailed for five years after admitting to a £2.5m fraud. Jessica Harper, 50, falsified invoices from a company run by a close friend to Lloyds bank, her employers, for four years, directing
Open Evening at The Beacon School, Picquets Way, Banstead, on Thursday, October 4 from 6.30–9pm At The Beacon School, we understand the importance of high quality education. After all, our school days provide the foundations upon which our future
Antisocial dog behaviour – including attacks on people and animals – could result in tough new measures for pet owners. Dog owners and walkers will be forced to keep their animals on leads in public spaces if proposals by Merton Council go ahead
A 16-year-old boy sustained head and eye injuries in an attack by a five-strong gang in Nonsuch Park. The incident, described by police as "a terrifying ordeal" took place between 4.30pm and 5.30pm on Sunday, September 9, at the park on London
Harlequins centre George Lowe has been ruled out of tomorrow's trip to Leicester Tigers having picked up a knock in training. The 22-year-old has been in good form as director of rugby Conor O'Shea's men have opened the defence of their Premiership
A man who slept in his bath to escape the light from a new street lamp has said he will be seeking legal advice after the council said the lighting levels were acceptable. Roger Ellis slept in his bath for four nights in July, after a new street
A dance instructor will be walking six miles through London for charity tonight, joined by a blind Paralympian, after her daughter was diagnosed with eye cancer. Lisa Pelluet ,34, will be taking on the Carrots Nightwalk with her friend Louise Hellings
Wimbledon legend Lawrie Sanchez remains tight-lipped about his interest in taking up the hotseat at Kingsmeadow. The 52-year-old, who is forever remembered for scoring the winning goal in the Dons' 1988 FA Cup triumph over Liverpool
A woman was dragged out of her car whilst performing a three point turn in the street before seeing the man drive off in it. Police are appealing for information after the incident on Monday night (September 17). The incident happened
The chairman of a residents association who helped save a community centre has been nominated for the Croydon Champions community champion award. Martin Donnelly, 47, chairman of the Forestdale Resident Association (FRA), volunteered to become
A man has been charged with attempted murder after another man was stabbed in the face in Streatham. Steven Clarke, 35, remains in intensive care after being stabbed in the face and body on Tuesday. An ambulance took the victim to a south London
Supporters of Croydon Community Against Trafficking (CCAT) will complete their annual 10km walk tomorrow, to raise awareness about sex trafficking. The sponsored stiletto walk will raise money to highlight the plight of people trafficking into
Old cars having a higher scrap metal value has led to a recent drop in arson attacks, fire chiefs have argued. New figures from the London Fire Brigade showed deliberate fires dropped by 84 per cent in Merton compared to ten years ago, when the
Tooting and Mitcham boss Roberto Forzoni has admitted that he “massively” underestimated the style of football they would face in the Ryman League Division One South. After relegation from the Premier Division, Forzoni began this season by recruiting
An 11-year-old boy was hit by a bus last night. At about 5.34pm on Thursday (September 20) Police were called by London Ambulance Service to the junction of The Gallop and The Linkway in Belmont. The boy was taken to hospital with injuries
There were fine wins for Sabres and Redskins on day one of the Raynes Park Little League. Senior Results Monarchs 2 v 2 Dynamos Forwards 0 v 5 Royals Arrows 6 v 2 Jaguars Sabres 9 v 1 Warriors Junior Results Thunderbolts
Scott Academy Martial Arts will be putting the rugby stars of Wimbledon RFC through their paces when they take over part of a training session. Senior Instructor Malcolm Taylor and several students will take the players through a typical “Training
So who loves Grand Theft Auto? I love Grand Theft Auto – especially GTA 4, the most recent release. What a vibrant, detailed environment Liberty City was – a real tribute to the gritty glory of New York. But you know what would be even better? If
Herne Hill Harriers triumphed with a clean sweep of all the key prizes in a keenly fought international competition in Viterbo, Italy. Rebecca Zelic and Peter Phillips won the individual women’s and men’s athlete of the match awards. The woman
Two benefit fraudsters have been sentenced after claiming substantial amounts of money they were not entitled to. Robert Emerson, 60, formerly of West Molesey, was found guilty of four offences relating to housing and council tax benefit fraud
Tanners manager Richard Brady admits that his free-scoring strikers are getting all the plaudits, but he says it is at the expense of his solid defenders. Leatherhead have conceded just three goals in nine games, including just one in the Ryman
A 78-year-old man does not know what more he has to do to get a world record after completing marathon number 426. Robin Wilson, of West Avenue, Wallington, returned from Estonia last week after completing his latest 26.2 mile feat in just over
Former Kingstonian striker Bobby Traynor has not ruled out a return to Kingsmeadow – but he might need time to find his fitness. The 28-year-old delivered a bombshell in the summer when he told Ks boss Alan Dowson he was taking a break
By Councillor David Simpson, Merton Council (Conservative crime prevention spokesman, Hillside ward) I am pleased that the decision to implement a Controlled Drinking Zone in Mitcham has been made at last. What saddens me is why it has taken
A leading clinician has labelled plans to close St Helier’s maternity unit a “foolish idea”. Last month the Better Services Better Value review (BSBV) put forward its preferred model for the future of health services in south-west London recommending
A family raised over £1,000 for St Raphael’s Hospice by taking part in a sponsored dog walk. 21-year-old Alice Long, from Carshalton, walked with her pooch, Harvey, in memory of her grandfather, Patrick Fiveash, who died of cancer in July this
A heritage group has unveiled a blue plaque to celebrate the history of a village renamed more than 100 years ago. The town of Coulsdon was named Smitham Bottom up to the start of the 20th century, and its railway station, Smitham. But the
Surrey was among the worst performing areas in England for delivering the NHS Health Check, according to a new report from Diabetes UK. The new report, Let’s Get it Right, highlighted that during 2011-12, just 1 per cent of those eligible in the
Surrey Police have scrapped plans to privatise parts of their services - a move which one police and crime commissioner candidate says has wasted £160,000. Plans for Surrey Police to join with the West Midlands force to contract out middle and
A benefit fraudster was jailed for a year after illegally claiming £27,000 housing and council tax support. Ambalavanar Sathantharaja, of Basinghall Gardens, Sutton was sentenced at Woolwich Crown Court on August 29 after failing to declare to
An 84-year-old woman had £400 stolen from her bag after thieves used a knife to cut it open. The woman, who was accompanied by her sister, left her bank with £250 worth of US dollars and £160 sterling and went into Marks and Spencer. Two males
England rugby star Ugo Monye reckons the person who returned his wallet to Kingston police station deserves a medal. The 29-year-old Harlequins winger mislaid his valuables in Kingston town centre during a shopping trip last Friday morning, forcing
A mother who suffered two miscarriages and two stillbirths has spoken for the first time about her heartbreaking ordeal in a bid to save St Helier Hospital’s maternity unit. Last month the Better Services Better Value review (BSBV) put forward
Lee Boxell’s disappearance on September 10, 1988 prompted a nationwide search and appeal that hit the national headlines. Among the celebrities to plead with the public for information were Wimbledon footballer John Fashanu and pop group T-Pau.
A run and picnic event is taking place in Lambeth on Sunday to raise money to support orphans and children affected by HIV in South Africa. About 200 runners and picnickers are expected to turn out in Brockwell Park for the eighth event of
The Castle pub in Battersea has been saved after Wandsworth Council's planning committee ruled against a proposed residential development. The proposals would have seen the popular pub, in Battersea High Street, demolished and replaced with a much
Police are using tactics inspired by the arrest of Al Capone to drive people out of gangs. Croydon police, working with the Metropolitan Police’s anti-gang unit Trident, has been cracking down on gangs across the borough by targeting them for low-level
Christmas is around the corner, but residents near Greenshaw Woods are hoping the Father Christmas Flasher is not. Police are on the look out for the man they have dubbed the "Father Christmas Flasher" after fresh reports of a man exposing himself
Comedy legend Lenny Henry is popping into town with his one-man comedy show charting his history with music. The Comic Relief fundraiser will take audiences on a hilarious journey through his life in music in a joyous, funny, freaky show illustrating
The world’s first genetically modified string quartet will be back at the Epsom Playhouse by popular demand. The classically-trained Broadbent family, who come together as the group Stringfever, are set to make audiences thrill once again with
