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Emergency services in Mitcham town centre. Picture: Mo Shabz

Man fighting for his life after being stabbed in Mitcham town centre

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Thief who 'killed Bond extra with chemsex drug overdose' described himself as a pharmacist

Ex-JLS star's manager tells court he touched woman during alleged rape

Man charged after 'taking knife into Croydon immigration centre'

Butterfly installation returns as Eden Walk Centre gears up for summer

Councillor becomes Mayor of Sutton for second time in four years

Croydon MP calls for release of conclusions to police tram crash investigation

Lib Dems outline to TfL how bus services can be improved in Sutton

Police announce increased patrols in response to Richmond crime wave

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Kingston council responds to leisure centre abuse allegation

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St George's to get water safety funding after legionella cases

Battersea students create haikus dedicated to River Thames

Man wanted by Sutton police in connection with GBH

Ex-JLS star from Croydon denies behaving like a 'sexual predator'

Jamie Oliver's restaurant empire to 'collapse' putting 1,300 jobs at risk

Man who committed armed robbery in Banstead jailed for 12 years

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Plaque unveiled at Croydon A&E opening pays tribute to two beloved nurses

Off-duty Tooting firefighter saves life of football fan moments before he was due to coach team

Kington's Muybridge Week festival starts this Saturday

New Croydon Mayor to back local business and celebrate diversity

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Police officer 'attacked with hammer' by youths in Whitton

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Investigation into alleged abusive behaviour at Malden Centre

Walk to school week encourages Richmond parents to ditch cars

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Campaigner Des Kay helps reconstruct beautiful mosaics

Ex-boy band singer from Croydon baffled by 'crazy' rape claim, court told

Son's speech disorder is the inspiration behind mum's debut children's book

Group of four rammed by car in central Croydon in suspected revenge attack

Nearly 1000 new homes for renters to be built opposite Wandsworth Town train station

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£21m emergency department officially opened at Croydon hospital

Chertsey man admits assaulting Man Utd star Chris Smalling

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Police appeal for vulnerable missing Croydon man

Eleven historic Croydon buildings at risk of disrepair

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North Cheam school pupils raise money for charity in sleepout

Epsom and Ewell Council launching social walks programme to combat diabetes

'Army' of nearly 4,000 Royal Marsden Charity supporters go the extra mile

This Battersea girl could be the next big thing in game design

New programme promoting healthy eating in Croydon and Sutton nurseries

Brexit Task Group set up by Merton Council - but details of meetings being hidden until later date

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Plans to refurbish Croydon's libraries given public backing

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Hundreds turn out for Big Iftar meal at Morden Mosque

You can now be fined on the spot for anti-social behaviour in these Wandsworth parks and commons

Happy Street artist Yinka Ilori checks rail bridge works

Network Rail warns of travel chaos due to track defect at Wimbledon

93-year-old woman afraid to leave home after targeted Croydon theft

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Police appeal for witnesses after 'acid' attack in Thornton Heath

Investigation launched after teenager stabbed in Norbury

Tickets selling fast for Epsom's Investec Derby Festival

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Pair of men who raped woman in Carshalton alleyway have been jailed

Sutton's electoral boundaries could be set to change soon

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Esher campaigner addresses parliament

Ikea is flying the flag for equality and saying no to homophobia

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Kingston runners combining fitness with community work celebrate one-year anniversary

Former servicemen and women think Army-Navy game is being 'singled out'

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Richmond international aid campaigner addresses Parliament

Rose Theatre laments 'great uncertainty' as council plans to withdraw funding

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Nearly 30 Sutton care homes are failing to meet fire safety standards

The top five schools for improving grades in Croydon revealed

Twickenham's Environment Trust urges residents to plant bee-friendly flowers

Two cabinet members out as council announces reshuffle

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'Dream come true' for schoolgirl who won national photography prize

Croydon's only strip club closes suddenly due to 'financial difficulties'

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Three people taken to hospital after fire in Battersea flats

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Boys and girls being illegally segregated at Tooting's Al Risalah School

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#LadyWimbledon at the launch of Wimbledon's new Elys Urban Beauty

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Sutton schools offered free coding workshops to help pupils unwind after SATs exams

Wandsworth police given extra stop and search powers tonight to 'prevent serious violence'

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'Wimbledon Prowler' admits Boris Becker burglary bid

Police given extra stop and search powers after 14-year-old stabbed in Anerley

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Former Kingston man named Jimmy Savile as part of 'VIP paedophile ring', court told

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Surrey and Sussex police dogs tour boroughs for Mental Health Week

Cheam High School pupil defeats own brother - TWICE - to claim table tennis titles

Surbiton man given two weeks to live nominated for national award

Sport

'Proper Worldy' - Townsend strike named Carling Goal of the Season

Palace fans are all saying the same thing about their 'NEW' signing

Quins' 'Flying Dutchman' to hang up his studs at the end of the season

Crystal Palace and Manchester United fans unconvinced on PvA and AWB rumours

Surrey Track & Field Medals Galore for Herne Hill Athletes

Success at Surrey Championships for Epsom and Ewell Harriers

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Hercule Wimbledon's Dwayne Cowan in action for Team GB in Japan

Where could Zaha end up after reportedly asking to leave Palace?

How Crystal Palace's signings graded this season

Big ten weeks for Surrey as they bid to retain Championship says Alec Stewart

Putney's Joyce looking to see off Ustinov at The Lamex Stadium

Carshalton aim to go one better next year as forwards commit to club

What did Alexander Sorloth do to get Palace fans calling him a 'Legend'?

Brentford SportFEST a huge success at Syon Park

Palace condemn 'disgraceful' racist incident involving 'three-year-old' before Bournemouth win

Five Things We Learned from Palace's 5-3 win - best atmosphere in the league?

Rovers overcome Hounslow in Cup to end season with silverware

Emotional goodbye to two Palace legends - 'Forever one of us'

Palace fans echo Hodgson's feelings as scoring ace set to leave

Palace boss full of praise for understated duo after Bournemouth goal-fest

Player ratings from Palace's 5-3 win over Bournemouth - 9 or a 10?

Crystal Palace 5-3 Bournemouth - Zaha inspires Eagles in goal-fest

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Chris Mepham: 'In my head I was only really going to join Bournemouth'

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National sport

Arsenal plan UEFA meeting over Henrikh Mkhitaryan absence in Europa League final

Lewis Hamilton leads tributes to his ‘buddy’ Niki Lauda

Somerset in command against Warwickshire

We can’t wait to get started – Morgan says England are ready for World Cup

Fit-again Firmino returns to Liverpool training in Marbella

Smith explains difficult decisions as Archer and Dawson earn World Cup spots

Rain washes out play in Strasbourg

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21 games and a whole lot of nostalgia - but is the SNES Classic Mini console worth asking Santa for?

Let's visit ... the Warner Bros Harry Potter studio tour for a magical day out

Things to see and do on a family weekend break in Canary Wharf (yes, Canary Wharf)

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Local news

Victoria Underground station is closed following death of person on the tracks

Plans for new seven-storey office block in Wimbledon refused

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Tory mayoral candidate receives racist letter saying he is 'not welcome' in Twickenham

Cheam Charter Fair set to return this weekend for its 760th year

Thousands gather at 50th Richmond May fair

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