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Lee Elliott is victorious

Rugby player praises Wimbledon Times’ readers after charity boxing knockout

Cannabis factory with hundreds of plants discovered in Sunbury flat

Here is what you need to know about the election in Battersea and Tooting

Here is what you need to know about the election in Richmond Park and North Kingston

Here is what you need to know from the latest Twickenham election hustings

South Norwood pensioner 'murdered and set fire to inside her own home'

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Enforcement notice issued after Worcester Park timber frame blaze

'How was this awful tragedy able to happen?' - Inquest into Sandilands tram crash to begin this week

Here is why a man was arrested outside Wimbledon's Centre Court Shopping centre

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More than 100 flats to be built on green space next to a Waddon recreation ground

Purley rail staff member punched in the face after challenging man for not having a ticket

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When, where and who - Here is what you need to know about the election in Putney

Here is a list of all 79 Sutton polling stations for the upcoming election

Kingston and Surbiton General Election 2019 — Leanne Werner

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These are the six dates when Croydon's parking restrictions will be lifted this festive season

Kingston and Surbiton General Election 2019 preview — Aphra Brandreth

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Kingston and Surbiton General Election 2019 preview — Sharron Sumner

Man who attacked his defenceless friend with an axe jailed for attempted murder

Sutton's Institute of Cancer Research 'poised for breakthrough' in drug program

‘Excellent, caring and empowering’ in-home care company gets Outstanding rating

Hugh Grant canvasses against Raab in Esher and Walton seat

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Richmond residents urged to decorate Christmas tree after previous one torched by vandals

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Man badly beaten after Reigate bar bust up

Kingston and Surbiton General Election 2019 preview — Ed Davey

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Richmond Council has paid out more than £300k in compensation claims since 2016

Here is what we learned from the latest Kingston and Surbiton hustings

Here is what we learned from Wimbledon's climate hustings

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Man stabbed in road rage fight after car crash in Morden

'Serious disruption': Extinction Rebellion block roads on way to mass 'lie-in' at Heathrow

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First glimpse of £3.5 billion London theme park set to rival Disneyland

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Concern for missing Morden man with dementia last seen with terrier dog

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Prolific south London drug dealers jailed for county lines cocaine and heroin network

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FLASHBACK FRIDAY - 30 photos from the Sutton Guardian in 2005: Part 1

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DfE to appeal council's decision to reject plans for new Sutton schools

Quick-thinking train driver saves dog trapped on the tracks between Ewell East and Cheam

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'The school has been through a difficult time' - Croydon academy gets 'inadequate' Ofsted rating

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Two men arrested after drugs warrant carried out in Carshalton

Residents warned of weekend noise disruption at Twickenham Station redevelopment

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FLASHBACK FRIDAY - 30 photos in the Surrey Comet from 2005: Part 1

Last chance to enjoy the 'Christmas light-switch on' events in Richmond

FLASHBACK FRIDAY - 30 photos in the Wimbledon Times from 2005: Part 1

A prankster has set up a website mocking South Western Railway with a fake shop

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Here is what Croydon Central's candidates think about Brexit, the NHS and town centre safety

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Council allows bicycle shop and post office to sell alcohol every day of the week

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Family pay tribute to Russian tycoon killed in Oxshott car crash

Man punched and kicked at a Croydon tram stop during violent attempted robbery

Worcester Park and New Malden men found guilty of smuggling Vietnamese teens into UK using boat

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Twickenham Election 2019 preview: Candidates questioned on policy

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Man charged with shoplifting after Richmond M&S incident

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First professional Pantomime announced for newly opened CryerArts Theatre

Fatal Oxshott crash victim named by Russian media as billionaire businessman

Plans to build more than 300 homes in New Addington to be discussed at drop-in session

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Council slams Twickenham park vandals for destroying Christmas decorations

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Teens arrested after reported Teddington robbery as one 'found with weapon and drugs'

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Concerns after lorry ploughs through wall in Twickenham residential road a second time

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Here is what we have learned about the election candidates during the Putney Society's hustings

Merton College students grill Mitcham and Morden election candidates

Tiffin Girls’ School students meet Donald Trump and Boris Johnson at NATO reception

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Friends pay tribute after cricket great Bob Willis passes away in Wimbledon

Violent drill videos appearing on porn sites to avoid being taken offline

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Three men found guilty of smuggling Vietnamese teens into UK using boat

Three men found guilty of smuggling Vietnamese teens into UK using boat

Lifelong fisherman brings 1000 fish to South Norwood Lake in memory of his late mum

Planning inspector to make decision on future of 'Purley skyscraper'...again

Stolen debit card used at Kenley cash machine 20 minutes after Caterham break-in

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Dog walker dies after crash in Oxshott

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Wandsworth dad's heartfelt plea after daughter left waiting months for school place

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Police 'growing increasingly concerned' for safety of missing woman

Safety must come first, says union as 27-day guards row strike continues

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Morden primary pupils bring Christmas cheer with station carols for charity

Richmond councillor slams environment committee for using too much paper

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College's plans to revamp Crystal Palace Park Farm facing opposition

Sport

PARK 38 B.STORTFORD 16

Bonus point win at The Roc sends Park top of National League 1

SHEF. WED 2 BRENTFORD 1

'We lacked coolness' says Bees boss after Hillsborough defeat

WATFORD 0 PALACE 0

'Should be captain' - fans hail Palace ace after Watford performance

WATFORD 0 PALACE 0

Pearson the right man for the Watford job says Palace boss

ULSTER 25 QUINS 24

'We'll keep fighting' - Quins boss after late defeat in Ulster

ULSTER 25 QUINS 24

Late heartbreak for Quins as Cooney slots late penalty in Ulster

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Sport

SHEF. WED 2 BRENTFORD 1

Bees surrender lead as Fletcher double gives Wednesday comeback win

'No way!' - Palace fans not impressed with £20 million striker link

WATFORD 0 PALACE 0

Eagles and Hornets play out goalless draw at Vicarage Road

Lifting Chelsea's transfer ban could spell bad news for Crystal Palace and Zaha says agent

INJURY NEWS

Palace defender hopeful of Watford return but others set to miss out

League rivals plot January loan swoop for Palace striker

PALACE 1 BOURNEMOUTH 0

Palace hero reveals what Hodgson said to his players at the break

FAN REACTION

'It looks bad, it is bad,' 'Game's gone soft' - Fans split over Sakho's red card

'Not a bad job?! That's the biggest understatement I've come across' - Hodgson on Palace ace

PALACE 1 BOURNEMOUTH 0

'I trust the referee' - Palace boss on key incidents in Eagles 1-0 win

Bees fan favourite provides positive news on road to recovery

PLAYER RATINGS

No defenders? No problem! Palace ace shines at the back in Eagles win

PALACE 1 BOURNEMOUTH 0

Schlupp strike sinks Cherries and sends ten-men Eagles fifth

REPORT

Carshalton sweep four past Cray Wanderers as they target promotion

President won't part with cash for Palace forward...yet

KINGS 0 FYLDE 2

Fylde end Kingstonian's FA Cup dream

RICHMOND 30 PLYMOUTH 31

Late drama as Richmond suffer third straight defeat

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National sport

Fatigued Allen fights through first round at Scottish Open

Higgins relieved to battle through at Scottish Open

Russia have ‘reason to appeal’ WADA ban – president Putin

McIlroy admits ‘morality’ played a part in turning down Saudi Arabia event

Eagles rally late against Giants to keep play-off dream alive

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Bucks maintain momentum with Magic win

Football rumours from the media

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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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'Council crackdown' against idling cars has led to just ONE fine this year

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Sutton and Purley fitness instructors to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society

Rugby player to box for mental health charity after club-mate commits suicide

'Dangerous individual' who swung a metal baseball bat at Whitton Police is jailed

CCTV released following attempt robbery at Walton Sainsbury's

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The O2: Home of the Stars by Kinshuk Jain, Wilson's School

Learning crisis, boost your memory Layba Ahmed Carshalton high school for Girls

Exams - Assessing their qualifications, Divy Dayal, Wilson's School

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Six dead in shooting at Czech hospital

UK economy suffers worst three months in decade after stagnating in October

Hugh Grant’s withering response to Boris Johnson’s Love Actually spoof video

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Sydney choked by hazardous haze from Australia bush fires

BuzzFeed UK insists late accounts will be filed by the end of the year

Falklands veteran ‘forced out of Navy over sexuality’ to have medal returned

Boy killed in hit-and-run near school died of severe head injury, inquest told

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