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Ex-JLS star rape trial jury asked to consider victim's memory loss

Council rushing to finish Hackbridge school project after issues with troubled contractor

Discussions emerge to open police base at Wallington fire station

First council built affordable houses available to buy in Thornton Heath

Richmond council raises bus change concerns with TfL after bridge closure

Richmond dog walkers urged to stay vigilant as deer enter birthing season

'Give me your Air Pods or we will stab you' - New Malden robbery victim tells of ordeal

Croydon's new mayor wants to make council meetings shorter

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Richmond veterans memorial chapel reopens after restoration

Worcester Park mum who narrated daughter’s journey with Down’s syndrome wins award

Sutton schoolkids lay down the law to motorists in speed roadwatch

Kingston University help Gibraltar launch first PGCE teacher training course

'He was an unsung hero' - Wimbledon builder praised for blocking off traffic during flat fire

Here's how a former England international inspired this Clapham woman to scale a HUGE mountain

Backyard Cinema announce plans for permanent 250-seat Wandsworth site

Independent Croydon bakery closing after 40 years of trading

Police appeal for missing girl from Croydon

Independent Twickenham beer store celebrates 14th anniversary

Twickenham teen arrested after policeman allegedly hammered in head

Epsom and Ewell have a new mayor

Police appeal for missing teen with links to Richmond

Mitcham stabbing victim's condition no longer critical as police still on hunt for attackers

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Hospital Trust apologises to award winning heart surgeon following her unlawful exclusion from work

Marks and Spencers to close 110 stores after drop in profits

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Epsom's Ashley Centre gears up for Derby with free fashion shows this weekend

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

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

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Man charged after 'taking knife into Croydon immigration centre'

Councillor becomes Mayor of Sutton for second time in four years

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Butterfly installation returns as Eden Walk Centre gears up for summer

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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Sport

Hooper, Odubajo, Depoitre, Washington: The Championship free-agent list - any takers?

Joyce eyes World title by end of year after Ustinov win

'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

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Sport

Surrey Track & Field Medals Galore for Herne Hill Athletes

Success at Surrey Championships for Epsom and Ewell Harriers

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?

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National sport

Hain innings in vain as Somerset retain top spot with latest victory

Smith and Warner in action as Khawaja gives Australia a World Cup worry

Sterling keen to speak to authorities over ‘harder punishments’ for racism

IOC recommends AIBA suspension but wants boxing at Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Root ready to rein in recent gung-ho approach to batting

Emotional Hamilton allowed to skip media duties after death of Lauda

Arsenal head of football insists he has ‘ammunition’ to convince targets to join

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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

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

Richmond international aid campaigner addresses Parliament

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

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Young Reporter

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

Independents On The March In Elmbridge by Patrick Helm Hampton School

National Schools Regatta Predictions, By Jasper Lyon Hampton School

Algerian Protests in Trafalgar Square by Sofia Lammali, Reigate College

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National news

Charles rounds off NI public engagements meeting young people from across divide

Man held after graffiti sprayed on mosque

Charity raises concerns as hen harrier disappears in Cairngorms

May clings on as calls for her to quit gather momentum

Sir Philip Green’s retail empire to shut 23 stores, putting 520 jobs at risk

Which of Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia stores are set for closure?

Police step up patrols after firebomb attack on councillor’s car

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