Collapsing scaffolding has crushed lamp posts and severely damaged parked cars in Battersea. Health and Safety Executive inspectors are investigating after strong gusts of wind brought the scaffolding crashing 40ft to the ground in Warriner Gardens early
Bus drivers are pushing for a pay rise and fewer working hours in their first city-wide demands since privatisation. The Unite union said wages varied from £20,000 to £28,000 from company to company. Regional industrial organiser Peter Kavanagh said
Police have named a woman found dead of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in Bedfont. Elouise Littlewood, 26, was found dead at a home in Wooldridge Close about 8.20pm Wednesday. A postmortem examination conducted at Fulham Mortuary on Thursday did
Shoppers who despair at having to drag unwilling children around the town centre may soon be able to drop them off for dancing and non-alcoholic cocktails at one of the town's night spots. Worcester Park resident Isabel Ramsbotham is just one parent
Purley John Fisher consolidated second spot in London Three South West with a 17-15 victory at Old Reigatians on Saturday, writes Martin Bruck. After a mutually respectful first half, the hosts led 3-0. But PJF opened up a lead through several phases
Delia Smith has ticked off fellow TV chef Gordon Ramsay for being foul-mouthed. The cookery queen praised Jamie Oliver and, despite the fact that she dislikes watching people eat on TV, Nigella Lawson. But she said of Wandsworth resident Ramsay: "That's
Controversial health executive Ruth Harrison has resigned from her job masterminding changes in maternity and paediatric services at Epsom and St Helier Hospitals. Ms Harrison, who was slated for her management of a hospital where 33 people died from
Kingstonian boss Alan Dowson is still confident his side can make the play-offs providing they are in the mix with three games to go. The odds on Ks finishing inside the top five at the end of the season lengthened on Saturday when a 90th minute winner
Croydon took local honours with a 14-5 success at Old Whitgiftians on Saturday. Regular skipper Schad and goalkicker Coletta proved to be vital absentees from the home line-up. Croydon drew first blood after the OW backs were twice penalised for offside
Part of the nurse's accommodation was damaged in a fire at the disused Cane Hill Hospital in Coulsdon on Saturday night. Purley fire station said it received a call about the fire at the derelict building at 7.41pm. No one was hurt and a spokesman said
Results for Saturday, March 1 INTERMEDIATE SECTION First Division: Esher Athletic 1 Woodmansterne Hyde 1, NPL 3 SCR 0, Nutfield 0 Continental Stars 6, Sporting Bahia 0 Croydon Greenside 2, Tadworth 4 Old Plymouthians 1. League Senior Cup Quarter
Hugh Grant and old flame Jemima Khan have fuelled rumours they are an item again after being spotted together in Putney. Hugh, 47, and Jemima, 34, were seen leaving the upmarket Riva restaurant and getting into the actor's car after a dinner date. The
Olympic athletes will be practising tennis in Roehampton, judo in Croydon and archery in Twickenham according to a list of training venues released ahead of the 2012 Games. Of the 96 training venues named across London, 18 are in the south-west.
A Scotsman who kept his "wicked sense of humour" despite catastrophic injuries caused when a Mitcham woman's car collided with his motorbike has been awarded more than £3million compensation. Former scaffolder Neil Alick Nicolson, 42, requires round-the-clock
Crystal Palace left-back Lee Hills has been named in third place for the Wickes Young Apprentice of the Year award. The 17-year-old's success earned Palace £2,000 to put towards their youth development scheme. Mark Beevers of Sheffield Wednesday won
Clapham's David The Hayemaker' Haye promises to give his fans a knockout worth staying up for as he attempts to do a quick stoppage job on fellow domestic rival Enzo Maccarinelli during the early hours of Sunday morning at O2 Arena, Greenwich, South East
Croydon Council will cut its senior management team by eight saving £700,000. The council announced today that it will be reducing its departments from seven to five, cutting the number of directors and assistant directors from 36 to 28. The five
Selsdon High Street has become subject to a dispersal order to prevent groups of youths verbally abusing evening shoppers. The order allows police officers to disperse groups of people who are behaving in an anti-social manner. Sara Bashford, councillor
Neil Warnock has not ruled out striker Dougie Freedman joining League One side Leeds, saying he has left the decision up to him. The veteran scot and Warnock had a chat about it after Saturday's match at Preston, and Warnock admits he has left it entirely
John Bostock's representatives are set to meet with Palace officials on Thursday to see if they can thrash out a deal for the youngster. The midfielder became the club's youngest ever player when he came off the bench against Watford in October, but
Mothers of Kingston Trampolining Academy members had something to celebrate after the second grade one competition of the season at Bournemouth last weekend. In the U15 girls' group, Elise Gibbins qualified for the national finals and finished second
Mike Schmid has told his Esher players they will be fighting for their future in the closing stages of the season. The Surrey side virtually guaranteed a second National One campaign by completing the double over Newbury on Saturday to notch up a ninth
The 61st running of the Wimbledon Common 5km time trial saw unattached runner George Garnier claim victory from Hercules Wimbledon's Neil Fraser, with Tim Young third. The over-40s took the first three places in the women's race. Wimbledon Windmilers
Moseley 6 London Welsh 13 Matthew Jones marked his return to Billesley Common by scoring all of London Welsh's points to keep alive the Exiles' hopes of a top eight finish. Earlier this season, the former Wales fly-half had racked up 75 points
This morning I was up at hideous o’clock (or 6:30am for those of you who care for specifics). I wolfed down a tiny breakfast, donned a pair of scruffy tracksuit bottoms and a t-shirt, and left the house with my hair scraped back and not a scrap of makeup
Corinthian-Casuals 1 Dulwich Hamlet 4 Dulwich Hamlet brushed aside their Casuals hosts with an impressively powerful performance that re-ignited their push for a play off place. They bossed the match from start to finish thanks to some imposing
Croydon Athletic 1 Leatherhead 1 A last-minute equaliser from the Rams saw Leatherhead pay for a half where they allowed the home side to get back into the game and take the consequences of some ball watching. Tops scorer Dave Stevens sat on the bench
Sutton United returned back to the bottom of Blue Square South with a damaging 2-0 home defeat by Bognor Regis Town on Saturday. Bognor, who hadn't won at Gander Green Lane since December 1984, were under the cosh for an opening half hour in which they
My name is Paula Coates and I am a chartered physiotherapist and five times marathon veteran who is lucky enough to work at Balance Performance Physiotherapy in Clapham. I am also proud to say I have been a member of Team Trinity myself on two occasions
My name is Paula Coates and I am a chartered physiotherapist and five times marathon veteran who is lucky enough to work at Balance Performance Physiotherapy in Clapham. I am also proud to say I have been a member of Team Trinity myself on two occasions
METROPOLITAN POLICE 2 KINGSTONIAN 1 A very poor first half before a bumper crowd gave no indication of the excitement to come. Craig Brown up front for the Police gave the visitors' defenders the runaround but the final touch was lacking. An 18-yard
Sutton United striker Craig Dundas has signed a two-year contract. Dundas, signed in November from Carshalton Athletic, has been a firm favourite with supporters at Gander Green Lane with his whole-hearted performances. Even though United remain rooted
London Mayoral candidate Boris Johnson launched his transport manifesto today. The Conservative MP said he wanted to cut the amount of time Londoners spent trapped in their cars and create a safer transport system which benefits all of London. Among
Amy Winehouse topped the official UK album chart with the deluxe edition of Back to Black. The popular album from the 24-year-old Grammy Award winner and ex-Brit School student jumped from number three to the top spot. British electronic dance group
Staines Town 1 East Thurrock United 1 Mark Nwokeji's second-half equaliser salvaged a point for Staines Town on Saturday, but they will be disappointed not to have collected all three against Ryman Premier League strugglers East Thurrock United. The
A doorman who gunned down a man at a Croydon club has won a cut in his minimum jail term - because of his good behaviour in prison. Robert Ezekiel Brown, 49, was convicted of murdering Femi Ayoola following a trial at Croydon Crown Court in June 1996
England Women's Head Coach Gary Street has made eight changes to the team that defeated France in the RBS 6 Nations for this Saturday's penultimate match against Scotland at the Meggetland Stadium in Edinburgh, kick-off 12pm. Richmond hooker Emma
Balham's iconic Duke of Devonshire pub has undergone a £700,000 refurbishment. Now going by the name The Devonshire, the pub has been remodelled to make it much more focused on food. It now offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, and all staff - whose uniforms
Metropolitan Police 2 Kingstonian 1 A winning goal from Blues sub Andy Ottley four minutes into extra time severely damaged Kingstonian's play-off hopes leaving players and supporters stunned. As expected it had been a tight and tense encounter between
I read with interest your article, (Complex health plan comes under attack, Sutton Guardian February 21). I agree with Dr Ian Harper's comments. The consultation document, Healthcare for London - Consulting the Capital, is not only complicated but
Ann Summers boss Jacqueline Gold will be risking getting fired by Alan Sugar in a charity version of the Apprentice. The Whyteleafe-based sex shop boss will star in Sport Relief Does The Apprentice alongside property guru Kirstie Allsopp and former
England have made three changes to the squad training for the Under 20 Six Nations international against Scotland on Friday night (7.30pm). Worcester Warriors lock Graham Kitchener, Saracens centre Mike Stanley and London Wasps wing Mark Odejobi
Croydon's Bradley Ellis has been confirmed as a full member of the British Racing Drivers' Club (BRDC), effective immediately for the 2008 season, writes Emma Spearing. The 20-year-old was elected for membership following his astonishing 2007 efforts
roydon Schools' U14s slumped to a 5-0 home defeat by Hackney & Tower Hamlets in the London Schools' FA Sun Shield first round tie at Shelton Sports Club in Warlingham on Saturday, writes David Lomas. A knee injury to captain Brady Almandras early in
Croydon Schools' FA U12 side have retained the Surrey Schools' Gibson Cup, writes David Lomas. Although they went down 3-2 to Woking at the Winston Churchill School on Saturday, Croydon retained the trophy thanks to their 4-0 win in the first leg.
Harlequins director of rugby Dean Richards has warned against complacency in what he described as the best league competition in the world. Quins outgunned Guinness Premiership table toppers Gloucester 30-25 at the Stoop on Saturday to register their
Crucial talks aimed at averting a strike by British Airways pilots are due to begin. The row over jobs and conditions could affect the Easter travel plans of thousands of families using Heathrow. The British Airline Pilots Association (Balpa) warned
Kingston are just one win from guaranteeing promotion to London South-West Four after Saturday's 20-3 victory over Old Caterhamians, writes Graeme Maisey. Second-placed Old Alleynians slipped up against in-form London Exiles, allowing Ks to stretch their
Hampton Rangers U10s won the Surrey Youth League Premier Division at the first time of asking on Sunday, March 2. After promotion last season, they clinched the title at the earliest opportunity with four matches still to play. The team have won every
Crystal Palace striker Clinton Morrison insists he is happy to wait until the summer to talk about a new contract. The Irish international hit his 14th goal of the season against Preston on Saturday but despite his current deal due to run out at the
Mole Valley Predators are recruiting for all ages up to senior level for next season. Players aged six to 18 are wanted in all positions for the club, who play out of a private ground. For details call Bill on 07974 783433.
Ramsgate 0 Carshalton Athletic 2 As the season moves into March, with pitches drying out and nerves starting to show, results are beginning to become more important than performances. During the past week, with injuries and suspensions taking their
Supermodel Naomi Campbell is recuperating after being discharged from hospital following surgery. Earlier this week, she underwent four-and-a-half hours of surgery at a hospital in Sao Paulo, Brazil, to remove a cyst. The hospital said that Campbell
James Simpson-Daniel of Gloucester Rugby has been called up as an addition to the England training squad in preparation for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations game against Scotland. The decision to call up the Gloucester wing is because David Strettle of Harlequins
Needless to say, I have spent a fair amount of my weekend sat in front of the TV and needless to say, I am very, very happy with my new gadget. I’ve only got the 2 games at the moment. One game is called “Motor Storm” and is a racing game set in canyons
Rosslyn Park 14 North Walsham 0 A magnificent defensive performance, in terms of both organisation and commitment, earned Park the points. Playing with both wind and sun at their backs in the first half, the Norfolk side had a clear advantage in both
Corinthian-Casuals 1 Dulwich Hamlet 4 "Non Licet Omnibus Adire Corinthum", quoth Horace, "Not everyone is able to go to Corinth". Once mighty Corinth was renowned for the lavish lifestyle of its denizens, famed for the temple prostitutes of Aphrodite
"I feel I'm walking around the stage naked," said Dame Peggy Ashcroft of playing the lead in Terence Rattigan's masterpiece, The Deep Blue Sea. The story of Hester Collyer, a woman who leaves her respectable High Court Judge husband for a passionate
Welling United 1 Hampton & Richmond Borough 3 Hampton & Richmond Borough completed their ninth away win at Welling United with an excellent second half performance that saw them come from 1-0 down to win, in the end, at a canter by a 3-1 score line.
A man was rescued from a Streatham Hill blaze last night. The fire at a flat in Wavertree Court broke out at around 10.37pm damaging a small amount of the third floor and causing heavy smoke throughout the building. Fire crews wearing breathing apparatus
Watford Ladies 2 Chelsea Ladies 3 A relieved Chelsea got their season back on track after squeezing past a resilient Watford at Berkhamsted on Sunday. The Blues were cruising after 23 minutes, but were made to sweat to the end as the Hornets battled
Kate Moss has been knocked off the top of a best-dressed list by model-of-the-moment Agyness Deyn. The 34-year-old Croydon-born supermodel has taken the best-dressed crown for the last two years thanks to her prized ability to influence the contents
ESHER 20 NEWBURY 15 Esher secured their first league victory since mid-January over Newbury Blues. The visitors came into the game on the back of some impressive results and desperate to avoid a double defeat to the Surrey side. Esher playing with
Fulham 3 Manchester United 0 Fulham fell further behind in the fight to avoid relegation as they were outclassed by Manchester United in a 3-0 defeat at Craven Cottage on Saturday. United left Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench, with ex-Fulham
Angela Thorne, who always had to play second fiddle to Penelope Keith's overbearing Audrey Fforbes-Hamilton in television's To The Manor Born, enjoys a role reversal in Ring Round The Moon at the Playhouse Theatre, London. This time, as a dictatorial
Murderous Levi Bellfield reportedly confessed to kidnapping school-girl Milly Dowler weeks before she was found murdered. Sick Bellfield was jailed last Tuesday for the murders of Amelie Delagrange and Marsha McDonnell. The cowardly former bouncer refused
The heartbroken mum of a woman killed in house fire has been told she must pay out £160 to cancel her dead daughter's phone contract. Kyrie Knight died in the early hours of New Year's Day - just a few short hours after sending her mum, Mandy, a text
A cyclist has been seriously injured after a road traffic collision in Addlestone last night. The incident happened at 10.15pm last night on Scotland Bridge Road, New Haw, near the junction with Florence Avenue. The cyclist was hurt after a collision
3rd March 1807 - Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata' is performed for the first time in public. 1933 - King Kong' premieres in New York. 1985 - British miners vote to go back to work, after a year of striking over pit closures. 1991 - The Queen has
