Dotted paintings of Croydon supermodel Kate Moss are proving so popular that artist Paul Normansell is having to create more. Paul, who is well-known for his ultra modern gloss on aluminium paintings, counts the likes of Pete Tong, Daniel Beddingfield
Croydon businesses have voted in favour of turning the town centre into a business improvement district (BID). The scheme aims to make improvements to areas by charging a levy to businesses which could benefit from the changes. Businesses with a rateable
A reader has submitted these striking pictures of the recent total lunar eclipse. Dawn Johnson took the photos on Saturday night. An eclipse occurs when the earth passes directly between the sun and the moon, casting a reddish-orange shadow across
Yesterday I went to visit my friend Claire in her spanking new flat in Watford. It's not the shortest of journeys, so as my bus arrived in Streatham just before 11pm I felt a glow of relief. Even the beating rain didn't matter to me - I was almost home
Three goals inside the first 25 minutes gave Sutton United victory at Cambridge City on Saturday despite a rousing fightback from the home side. When Cambridge sub Michael Gosh pulled it back to 3-2 with more than 20 minutes left, Sutton fans were left
I have my first appointment with physio Kevin. I discover he’s a man who has attempted the marathon himself in the past and within minutes of explaining the last few weeks and the problems I’m having, he asks to see my feet AND my shoes. I have my feet
I have my first appointment with physio Kevin. I discover he’s a man who has attempted the marathon himself in the past and within minutes of explaining the last few weeks and the problems I’m having, he asks to see my feet AND my shoes. I have my feet
Two men have been jailed today for killing a 21-year-old man in Streatham. Jason Campbell, 23, of Northcote Road, Selsdon, was sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 30 years, for the murder of Matthew Roy Smith last year. Unemployed
Three Hercules Wimbeldon youngsters helped Surrey boys U13s to win the south-east Sportshall finals at the Spectrum Centre, Guildford. Jose Coasta, David Adrenrele and Ed Saywell will now represent the county in the national finals at Birmingham's National
Wimbledon's poor run of results continued with a 26-16 home defeat by Jersey in London Two on Saturday, writes Tony Mann. A well-drilled Jersey team were certainly more street-wise, getting to the breakdown that bit quicker and managing to get away with
Police are trying to piece together the final movements of a 45-year-old man found dead in his flat. Anthony Coleman's body was discovered by friends who went to visit his flat on February 22 at around 4pm. His death is not being treated as suspicious
Danny Williams may hang up his gloves for good despite regaining the British heavyweight title from previously unbeaten hometown favourite Scott Gammer at Neath Sports Centre on Friday evening. In his first outing since last December's three-round defeat
A grieving son got a parking ticket while he attended his mum's funeral. Frank Pitter was issued with an £80 penalty outside Balham Baptist Church where a service for his mum Leonora, 86, was being held. A notice stated that the usual parking restrictions
Goalkeeper Chuck Martini was on the scoresheet for Molesey on Saturday, but his side still went down 2-1 at promotion-chasing Met Police. Martini scored from the spot after 29 minutes after an unnecessary foul by James Gibson to equalise Adoplph Amoako's
The first plant in the UK to recycle plastics into material for food packaging has been announced today through the signing of a £12 million joint private and public sector funding agreement. The plant, located in Dagenham and operated by Closed Loop
I have seen a very disturbing report on TV this morning. Bailiffs could soon be breaking into homes to seize goods for debts without a court order. Under the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Bill, which is being debated in the House of Commons, all
I have seen a very disturbing report on TV this morning. Bailiffs could soon be breaking into homes to seize goods for debts without a court order. Under the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Bill, which is being debated in the House of Commons, all
Carshalton Athletic were left disappointed not to take all three points after dominating against the Ryman Premier League's form team on Saturday. Despite a difficult playing surface, the Robins played a passing game in a clash of styles against a team
Mark Bennett's late try preserved already-promoted Cobham's 100 per cent record in London South West Four and they now look certain to be crowned champions, writes Tony Maddocks. But Cobham found it tough going before running out 18-13 winners at an
Esher moved a step closer to National League One when they completed the double over their nearest challengers on Saturday. The 39-19 victory over second-placed Launceston means the maths is now simple for Mike Schmid's men - get to 101 points as soon
Hampton & Richmond's 13-match unbeaten run came to an end in a five-goal thriller at Bromley on Saturday. The home side's winner took them back to the top of the Ryman Premier League, meaning the sixth-placed Beavers tasted defeat for the first time
A man in his 20s was found dead on a bench at Raynes Park station around 6am this morning. British Transport Police said the body was discovered on platform four and the death is so far unexplained. Train services are disrupted. A spokeswoman for South
More than half of the fast food outlets in Elmbridge have pledged to tackle litter by signing up to Elmbridge Council's Take Away Litter initiative. Launched last year, the voluntary agreement asks shops to use simple measures to reduce fast food litter
A Croydon man faces losing his beloved Ferrari sports car - over a parking ticket row. Get the full story. Posted by: Stephen Donaldson, USA on 3:10pm Sun 4 Mar 07 One has to ask, is it wise to keep allowing private companies to enforce laws. Private
RM, the leading supplier of ICT to UK education, has announced a competition for 100 secondary schools and colleges across the UK to win project kits consisting of an energy saving ecoquiet' PC and a wind turbine large enough to power it. The kits will
Quiet Areas, Quieter Pubs, Less Traffic Noise....? Hear all about it at Managing Noise - 15 - 16 March Milton Hill Hall, Nr Abingdon, Oxfordshire 2007 promises to be crucial for determining how noise, for too long the 'Cinderella pollutant'
In-form striker Bobby Traynor's penalty nine minutes from time earned Kingstonian a vital point to ease their Ryman Division One South relegation fears at Chatham Town on Saturday. Having taken an early lead through Robert Denness, Chatham squandered
Andy Little - Little do to do all afternoon but dealt with everything comfortable. 6. Jermaine Darlington - Walked through the game with ease. Rarely troubled. 7. Paul Lorraine - Towering performance by the centre half until he was forced
AFC Wimbledon failed to hit the back of the net for the first time in 19 games to record their second goalless draw with fifth-placed Margate this season In a game of few clear-cut chances, the hard-earned point keeps Dave Anderson's men in touch with
A developer faces prosecution for demolishing a section of a listed school in Putney. The Grade II listed school keeper's house in Brandlehow Road was designed by Hungarian born architect and designer Erno Goldfinger. Mechanical diggers pulled down
England U18s emerged with plenty of credit despite suffering a 10-6 defeat by Wales in their opening warm-up match before this season's AER European Championships in France at Bristol University's Coombe Dingle ground this afternoon. The match was played
The woman who complained about the House of Fraser advert (One woman's voice alters House of Fraser policy, Croydon Guardian, February 21) is a victim of this politically correct society we are living in. It encourages people to see offence where none
I was interested to read about Bernard Hastings working for Croydon Council at the age of 79 (Bernard, 79, eager to keep working after all these years, Croydon Guardian, February 14). I too worked for the council for 27 years but when I was 65 I was
Like Neil Spellings (Letters, February 14) I too am dismayed with the lack of care in Purley. I moved from Bexley to Purley in August and have been nothing but disappointed with Croydon Council, in particular their lack of kerbside recycling compared
Staines took all three points from their struggling neighbours at a very wet Wheatsheaf Lane on Saturday, writes Steve Parsons. Walton, playing their first game under Les Cleevely since he stepped up from assistant to replace the third manager of the
Burnley 1 Akinbiyi 38 Crystal Palace 1 Morrison 15 Ade Akinbiyi's first league goal since he rejoined the Clarets was enough to deny his former side three points at Turf Moor. The much-travelled striker pounced in the 38th minute to head home Joey
A teenage boy was left traumatised after he saw his six-month-old dog ripped apart by a Staffordshire bull terrier in Sutton. Get the full story Posted by: amy, sutton on 12:18pm Thu 1 Mar 07 I feel so sorry for the loss of the puppy and often feel
Scotland Yard has expressed regret at the decision by Hounslow's borough commander to publish a book exposing "endemic racism" in the police force. Get the full story Posted by: David, Cambridge on 7:12pm Fri 2 Mar 07 If anyone on the Metropolitan
A Hampton youngster was told only his age had kept him out of prison when he appeared in court on a "happy slapping" charge. Get the full story Posted by: Cathi Zillmann, Long Island, NY on 2:56pm Sun 4 Mar 07 I hope that this boy's parents and others
A newborn baby boy has died after being found dumped in a carrier bag in Streatham yesterday. Police are appealing for the infant's mum to contact them, fearing she may be in need of medical treatment. The child, who was believed to have been only a
A mum forced to live in a property just yards from where her son was killed in a road smash has been thrown a lifeline by another council tenant. Michelle Lee-Sang has been told by Wandle Housing Association her case is not enough of a priority to justify
