Police in Manchester are trying to find the family of a 70-year-old who grew up in Tooting. Sheila Andrews was found dead at her home in Manchester on February 16. Great Manchester Police say there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding her death
A high-tech car fitted with a CCTV camera on a periscope will be used to spot motorists who park irresponsibly. Get the full story Posted by: Julie, Streatham on 5:56pm today I have seen one of these cars in Eardley Crescent in Streatham Vale everyday
Saucy reggae singer and entrepreneur Levi Roots has struck a deal with Sainsburys to sell his recipe in stores nationwide after securing finance on BBC2's Dragon Den. Get the full story Posted by: George Harfleet, Scottish Borders on 10:40am today
The story of Les Misérables speaks of struggle and hope. The opening scene starts with a man being released from jail with dreams of a better life, while his backdrop is the French revolution and the underdogs of society fighting for a better life.
Epsom & Ewell, recovering from a 4-0 humbling at Guildford the previous Wednesday, gained a 2-2 draw at Dorking's Meadowbank ground on Saturday, but were disappointed not to pick up all three points, writes Robert Oakes. With new signing Jordan Ellis
Digital agency Underwired has become a Pure Carbon Offset Partner, which carries with it responsibility to audit its emissions Underwired has long had an ethical policy covering business practices, which has now been extended. The agency recently
Earthwatch, the international environmental charity, is pleased to offer biology, geography and environmental science teachers the opportunity to apply for the 2007 Earthwatch Environmental Awards - generously supported by the Garfield Weston Foundation
AN award of £2000 has been scooped by a local agency in the South East region for innovating an affordable warmth project. The Affordable Warmth - Sustainable World Award Scheme is an award scheme organised by fuel poverty charity National Energy
Richmond finally got the better of Barnes at the third attempt this season to win 27-5 and reach the semi-finals of the Surrey Cup. With the wind behind them, Barnes closed Richmond down in the early stages, but the home side drew first blood when excellent
It came as little surprise that Hampton and Richmond were held to a goal-less draw by Ryman League promotion rivals Billericay Town at the Beveree on Saturday. The previous three meetings this season between these two sides have resulted in two draws
Yet again I visit Doctor Kev having kept up the exercises, the drugs and the Birds Eye Frozen Peas work on the heel. Turns out his personal aim this year is to cycle from Lands End to John O’Groats – 700 miles. Currently he’s cycling 100 or so miles a
Yet again I visit Doctor Kev having kept up the exercises, the drugs and the Birds Eye Frozen Peas work on the heel. Turns out his personal aim this year is to cycle from Lands End to John O’Groats – 700 miles. Currently he’s cycling 100 or so miles a
A Chessington family has become the borough's first to be evicted because of the yobbish antics of their children. Get the full story Posted by: Den, Carshalton on 12:38pm Fri 9 Mar 07 I am fed up with hearing single parents complaining that they
Trains will be diverted around Richmond on Sunday for engineering works. Operator South West Trains is closing all lines in the Richmond and Twickenham areas between 1am and 4.50pm on Sunday. The works mean there will be no services running between
Coeliac's Food Store is a family run business, set up due to our daughter finally being diagnosed after 2 years of illness. We realised that an extreme lifestyle change was in order, this bringing problems of where to eat out, what foods to buy, where
Wimbledon gave their worst performance of the season in crashing out of the Surrey Cup quarter-finals 28-16, writes Tony Mann. Dons, who play in London Two South, led their London Four North-West opponents 13-0 at one point. In mitigation, Wimbledon
Merton's runaway 56-5 home victory over an Esher XV in Saturday's friendly was marred by a shoulder injury that will keep young wing Steve Lowin out for the rest of the season. But the win will put Merton in a confident mood for this Saturday's league
New Walton & Hersham manager Les Cleevely won his first home game in charge against Carshalton Athletic - a club he served for many years - on Saturday. Cleevely is the new boss at Stompond Lane with Jimmy Bolton his assistant - a reversal of the roles
Boss Dean Richards believes questionable refereeing decisions cost his side after watching NEC Harlequins let slip a 13-point advantage against Wasps on Saturday. Centre Stuart Abbott was mistakenly sin-binned after Tani Fuga put Wasps number nine Mark
Staines Town host Ashford Town (Middlesex) in the semi-final of the Westview Cup tomorrow night (Tuesday). The match will kick off at Wheatsheaf Park at 7.45pm. Originally scheduled for last Tuesday, the match was postponed because of a waterlogged
A reformed gambler has been called in to lecture students at Wimbledon private school King's College after fears students were staying up late hooked on internet poker. Head of pastoral care at the 12,000-a-year private school, Kevin Hawney, said a
I have been involved in several discussions about British youth over the last few weeks and three things have stood out. 1. Everybody has a strong opinion about the attitudes and behaviour of young people in our communites 2. There is a lot of anger
Bob Thredder, 58, loves nothing more than finding a forgotten classic car then returning it to its former glory. "Restoring vintage cars is a living social history," said Bob. "It's a four-wheeled artefact. We can recreate the sounds, sights and smells
Ks produced a comfortable relegation-easing victory at Kingsmeadow on Saturday by beating neighbours and fellow Ryman League strugglers Walton Casuals 3-1 despite having skipper Simon Sobihy sent off. After a minute's silence was observed for former
Injury-hit Staines Town won 2-1 at Harrow Borough on Saturday despite the presence of Steve Claridge in the home line-up. Staines took an early lead when Mark Nwokeji carried the ball across the edge of the 18-yard box, and then fired a low drive beyond
In-demand advice on all manner of personal safety issues is on offer thanks to Elmbridge Council, Surrey Police and Surrey Fire and Rescue. The groups will hold advice sessions next Thursday and Friday, March 15 and 16, providing residents with all relevant
How the Dons rated against Hendon. Paul Smith - Not as big a presence as Andy Little and it showed. 6. Simon Sweeney - Replaced injured Jermaine Darlington and was a little rusty. 6. Antony Howard - Second game after breaking his nose and it was
Jenrick Recruitment Group of Walton is among 100 best small companies to work for in Britain, says a list drawn up annually by the Sunday Times to honour firms whose inspirational leadership, staff care and other qualities make them a pleasure to work
Capital Gold presenter David "Kid" Jensen is to host one of the most prestigious events in the region's business calendar- the South London Business Awards 2007 ceremony and dinner. More than 400 top business people will gather at Crystal Palace Football
Girls topped the class at the Young Enterprise Trade Fair in Eden Walk, Kingston, on Saturday. The best product category was won by a team from Tiffin Girls' School. Three hundred 16 to 19-year-olds participated in the event run by education business
British workers are losing jobs to migrants because they do not have the right skills and experience, and are less productive and have a poor work ethic, a survey by the British Chamber of Commerce has revealed. Chris Martin, president of Surrey Chambers
Dave Anderson was left crying into his birthday cake after his AFC Wimbledon side were swept aside by his former club Hendon. The Dons were beaten for the first time in 11 league games after going down 3-1 at struggling Hendon on Saturday - despite
Children from all years of Thames Ditton Infants School took part in a range of activities including planting, weeding and tidying the early year's garden. They also made a flower mosaic, sponge painted terracotta troughs and pebble minibeasts to decorate
Police say the dispersal order in Walton town centre has been such a success at curbing drunken misbehaviour that they have extended it until August 31. Officials are also considering using CCTV in Terrace Road and knocking down a wall in the St John's
Two late tries condemned the English Universities side to a 21-10 defeat against their Irish counterparts in Dublin, writes Simon Mills. The visitors led 10-7 thanks to a try from Nottingham lock Mark Siddons with Worcester fly-half Rob Cooke adding
A business group has been given the green light to implement a plan to revitalise Croydon town centre. Stores voted for a Business Improvement District (BID) scheme, which they will fund through a levy on their rates. The BID programme aims to improve
Do we really need anything more than a sign saying welcome to Coulsdon' or welcome to London' (Welcome, Croydon Guardian, February 28)? After all, drivers who use our road know where they are. If the picture in the Croydon Guardian is representative
England Counties XV produced only glimpses of their fluent best against the French Amateurs but still cruised to a 41-10 victory at Blackheath on Saturday. The Counties got away to a flying start and were leading 24-0 after only 23 minutes as the French
French number eight made England pay for their indiscipline, setting up a 32-13 victory at Franklin's Gardens on Friday night. The Montpellier forward benefitted from Matt Cox's trip to the sin-bin for handling in the ruck with a try on either side of
A charitable trust could be set up to take over responsibility for the Battersea Arts Centre (BAC) building and secure its long term future as an arts venue. Wandsworth Council will explore the options for transferring ownership of the building on a
Streatham supermodel Naomi Campbell has vowed to stop her violent outbursts after attending anger management classes in New York. The 36-year-old was ordered to complete a two day anger management programme by a US judge. In January, Campbell admitted
