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Heart-rending letter sent to parents at school of student who died at Chertsey station

'There are rats and it smells terrible' - Bins not collected for NINE weeks

Former Surrey Police sergeant charged with rape

Merton to get four public water fountains in bid to cut plastic waste

Footballer dies in Wandsworth after collapsing at training

Former Surrey Police officer to abseil helipad for London Air Ambulance who saved his life

Student who underwent major surgery after Battersea crash is reunited with heroes

Worple Road remains shut as picture shows HUGE hole causing problems

Ricardo Godinho sentenced to life for murdering ex-partner in Stoneleigh

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Hundreds sign petition opposing plans to turn Coulsdon bungalow into flats

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Council says takeover of Village Outlet was final obstacle in Westfield plan

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Man suffers suspected broken arm after attack in New Addington

Death of 14-year-old who 'lay on tracks' at Chertsey station 'believed to be deliberate'

Police appeal for information on vulnerable 15-year-old missing from Croydon

Independent Hampton Hill wine merchant named 'best in London' at international awards

Extinction Rebellion to hold protest in the Richmond Borough to mourn extinct plants.

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Earlsfield cop spent £25.96 on porn as he waited for undertaker to remove body of dead child

'My children were in tears': Teacher critical of police response to burning of his motorbike

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Police in Kingston catch speeding drivers after residents feedback

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Ewell cyclist pushed into river embankment during police chase

African animal seized by police in Putney during unusual call-out

Kingston to get five new water fountains to tackle plastic use

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Cyclist's condition 'not life-threatening or life-changing' following Morden crash

Two men arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences

Rail firm fined £1million after passenger stuck head out window in Balham and died

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'An existential threat is beyond politics' - Wandsworth Council declares a climate emergency

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Speeding drivers given a choice – Pay the fine or get a lecture from school kids

Shepperton Studios wow hundreds of guests with film and TV careers night

Major Wimbledon road closed due to large VOID and risk of collapse

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Drunken man terrorises toddler by offering her chicken bones at East Croydon

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Dismissal had 'devastating impact' on life of whistleblowing Croydon doctor

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Ex-partner 'accepts responsibility' for killing of pregnant woman in Croydon

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Activists bring boat to town hall as Croydon Council declares climate emergency

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Cyclist trapped after being hit by car in Morden

Man jailed for 12 years after brutal assault and robbery in Clapham

'Bullied' teenager 'handed bag and phone to friends' before being hit by train in Chertsey

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'No evidence found' in recent search for Suzy Lamplugh, missing since 1986

Pupils flog school-grown fruit and veg at one-day Croydon marketplace

Mitcham man jailed after teenager stabbed to death

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Social club for adults with learning disabilities opens in Hackbridge

'Do not travel during rush hour' - Waterloo fire closes NINE platforms

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Thousands flock to marvel at Claygate's Flower and Village show

Ricardo Godinho found guilty of murdering ex-partner in Stoneleigh

Racial, homophobic and transphobic hate crimes on the rise in Merton

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Police 'attempting to engage' with man on roof of Croydon building

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Renowned impressionist artist to unveil new collection at Clarendon Fine Art Gallery

Talented Teddington horse rider to appear on TV after rubbing shoulders with Royalty

Improvement works for 'rundown' shopping parade part of £1million investment

Kingston and Surrey Councils receive boost from central government's 'migration fund'

Mitcham woman charged after Extinction Rebellion protest at construction site

Croydon council rejects brownfield site first housing petition

Highly rated North Cheam vet offering free advice to pet owners

Strictly star Debbie McGee to attend open garden party in Walton this Thursday

'Discriminatory tax hike on Wimbledon' approved as parking charges set to sky-rocket

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Thieves escape with 'massive haul' of bikes from two Cobham homes

PICTURES: Tooting turns out in style for 10th annual Community Fun Day

Council awarded nearly £250k to help asylum seeking children and migrant rough sleepers

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Investigation launched after 40 firefighters called to Norbury house blaze

Drivers caught speeding near Croydon schools avoid fines by talking to children

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Record 22,000 turn out for Croydon Pridefest and Mela

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Croydon school which unlawfully segregated boys and girls to split

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No arrests after middle-aged man stabbed multiple times in Thornton Heath

Student dies after being hit by a train at Chertsey station

Surrey Police chasing 'clandestine migrants' spotted leaving lorry in Chertsey

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Northern Line services suspended at Morden due to 'casualty on the tracks'

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Richmond Borough earns 19th Green Flag award for parks

Shisha bar in Tooting shut down for flouting smoking laws

Extra stop and search powers granted to police in seven Merton wards to 'prevent serious violence'

Four Epsom green spaces named among best in Britain

Special operation at Heathrow aims to help prevent forced marriages

'Bad day for local democracy' - Sadiq Khan to have final say on controversial application

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Sutton care home failed to protect adults with learning disabilities

Sport

Athletics: Hercules Wimbledon Athletic Club - youngster Miller to race for GB

Championship Done Deals: the confirmed signings and sales from every club this summer

A-Team Alexander and Awuah excel on the big stages in Birmingham and Sweden

Zaha tells Palace he wants to leave

Surrey go into T20 season on a high after Virdi's heroics

Championship Gossip: more ins and outs at Griffin Park

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Sport

Charlton, Millwall and Brentford set to miss out on midfield target

Free Agents that Palace should be looking at to solve attacking dilemma

Championship Gossip:Premiership clubs look to second tier for value

Zaha's advice to AWB on Man Utd move could reveal why he struggled at Old Trafford

'I want to be World Champion'- Joyce calls out Manuel Charr after Jennings win

'I can't believe it'-A case of missed opportunities for Federer

Championship Gossip:Charlton target wanted? Ex-Brentford favourite to fierce rivals?

'It was a huge relief in the end' -Djokovic on his epic victory

Hodgson reflects on 'perfect' training camp despite Young Boys defeat

Former Bee to sign for Latics

Championship Gossip: Host of Premiership names linked with second tier moves

Hercules to do battle with Hastings for south east title

Herne Hill National League teams battle back into contention

Grice goes to IAAF Diamond League Monaco meet fresh of Marseille triumph

Aikines-Aryeetey to rest up before World Trials onslaught

Minster Junior School Win The Double!

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Championship Gossip: Sawyers wanted by rivals

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National sport

De Ligt picked Juventus due to Sarri’s footballing philosophy

Bruce ignored Shearer advice in accepting Newcastle job

5 things you should know about Connah’s Quay Nomads

Hatton makes progress and Woods also aims to improve Open prospects

Lukaku will not play for Manchester United against Inter Milan

Kane still struggling with missed opportunity in Champions League final

Huddersfield will play season without sponsor logo

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Leisure Latest

Struggling to shop? Here are 10 gift ideas for what to buy women this Valentine's Day

Struggling to shop? Here are some women's Christmas gift and secret Santa ideas

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

Families left high and dry after council fails to open Wimbledon Park paddling pool on time

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Teddington pupils raise nearly £2,000 during charity day

'Hugely disappointing decision' - Flats plan for Mitcham fire station revealed

Here is why a group of 'Tea-Rex' clamoured into (and got kicked out of) Colliers Wood Sainsbury's

Merton musicians light it up at Wimbledon

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Young Reporter

Exclusive : How Hollywood came to Hampton – and the stars loved it

Warm Spell Draws Out Summer Businesses

New Homeless Shelter Needs Volunteers - by Patrick Helm, Hampton School

Surrey's Wildlife in Trouble by Abby Graham-Maw, City of London Freemen's School

Operatic Cinema by Peter Cocks, City of London Freemen's School

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National news

Tesco raises prices on more than 1,000 products in two weeks

Paul Hollywood and ex-wife granted decree nisi at London court

Unions slam reports of pay rise for public sector workers

UK budget deficit swells as June borrowing hits four-year high

Father’s joy at life sentence for his daughter’s killer

‘Predatory paedophile’ jailed for life for Lucy McHugh murder

Council urged not to publish landscaping plans for Harry and Meghan’s home

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