A brace from James Dayton saw Crystal Palace continue their unbeaten pre-season as they beat Bodmin Town 4-1 tonight. The Eagles were trailing 1-0 at half time but strikes from new signing Johannes Ertl and midfielder Carl Fletcher shortly after the
The much-hyped pre-Olympic 100m showdown between Tyson Gay and Asafa Powell at Crystal Palace this Friday is off after Gay pulled out. The world champion picked up a mild hamstring strain at the US Olympic trials and has decided not to risk further injury
No further action will be taken over a rape allegation made against former Blue Peter presenter John Leslie, police have confirmed. The latest allegation against Leslie was claimed to have taken place at a party at his former home in Sheen more than
The organisers of a project to renovate a school in Africa and create a football pitch there are hoping to be given the go ahead next week. The New Malden-based team have been working on Project Africa for nearly a year are looking to revamp
Benches, flower pots and cars will be removed from Sutton town as part of the council’s de-cluttering process. The regeneration of the area – which aims to put the town among Europe’s elite – began on Monday. The council plans to create a continental-style
Olympic villages, sports psychologists and lottery funding - modern athletes have never had it so good, according to one grandmother from Mitcham. Aged only 16, and wearing home-made kit, Dorothy Tyler won Olympic silver in the high jump at the 1936
Police teams will be based at Staines, Richmond and Raynes Park train stations as part of a £1.8m project. Under the plans, launched today at Richmond station, British Transport Police (BTP) and South West Trains (SWT) specialist rail staff
A 33-year-old Kingston man has appeared in court accused of attacking a police officer and running over another man and his dog in Richmond. Earl Petri, from Eureka Road, appeared at Richmond Magistrates' Court this morning charged with eight
Police are warning antisocial motorcyclists who race around Weybridge they risk having their vehicles seized and crushed. One vehicle has already been seized by officers after being driven in an antisocial way. PC Richard Bowen, neighbourhood specialist
A woman’s nose was broken and tooth chipped by a man who tried to steal her mobile phone in the early hours of July 13. The 46-year-old was walking home from Staines town centre at about 1.30am when she was approached by a man who tried to
If you were asked to present your view of London in an art form what would you do? Would you compile a mosaic of all its famous buildings, The Tate Modern, St Paul’s Cathedral and The Houses of Parliament? Or perhaps you would put together extracts
A robber used a knife to threaten a man who was showing him around his flat and then locked him inside the property. The incident happened in London Road, Ashford at about 8pm on July 1 after the victim, a 30-year-old man, met the potential tenant at
Crystal Palace have completed the protracted signing of Portuguese defender Jose Fonte. The 24-year spent last season on loan at the south London club but has now made his stay a permanent one, signing a three-year-deal for an undisclosed fee.
The Roehampton Vale sports ground was awash with colour as more than 20,000 Tamils from all over the capital gathered for the Pongku Thamizh rally. The rally was organised to urge the Sri Lankan government to recognise the Tamil people's call
Rosslyn Park U19s earned an impressive scalp last week with a 27-15 victory over Chile U19s, one of the highlights of their South American tour. Played in Santiago in front of a large crowd, the match was shown on Chilean national television. The Park
60th Wedding Anniversary Thursday 24th July 2008 Congratulations on your Diamond Anniversary Mum and Dad All our love Janet & Steve
Happy 60th Wedding Anniversary Enjoy your special day. Love from all your grandchildren and great grandchildren XX
A big thank you to the SHERWOOD SCHOOL Mitcham. I will miss you all. Love Robert. Thank you the SHERWOOD SCHOOL. I have nothing but praise and admiration for everyone at shis wonderful Primary School. From Mrs B Fennell.
Passed away at home on Friday 18th July 2008. The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday 31st July at Hanworth Crematorium at 1.00pm. All enquiries please to go to Co-Operative Funeralcare in Whitton. Tel: 020 8894 6792. Ernest will be greatly
Passed peacefully on 19th July 2008, in Banbury, Arline aged 86 years (formerly of New Malden). She will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. Funeral Service and Cremation will take place at Banbury Crematorium on Wednesday, 30th July
Of Richmond passed away suddenly on 14th July 2008, aged 86 years. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral to take place at Putney Vale Crematorium on Friday 25th July 2008 at 2.00pm. All enquiries to Andrew Holmes & Son 378 Richmond
(nee Forrest) Passed away peacefully on Monday 14th July 2008 after a short stay in The Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Winchester in her 102nd year. Alice lived in Kings Road, Long Ditton through her early years and later managed United Dairy
Much loved mother of Simon and widow of Ronald. Passed away peacefully at Epsom Hospital on 17th July aged 87. Funeral at Randalls Park Crematorium, Leatherhead, 1.00pm, 30th July. No flowers please, donations to Cancer Research UK via Longhurst Funeral
In loving memory of "KITTY" Passed away on 16th July 2008 aged 92. Service at Croydon Crematorium on Tuesday 29th July at 11.30am. Family flowers only, donations if wished for Cancer Research UK may be sent c/o W A Truelove & Son Ltd, 107 Stafford Road
Passed away peacefully in her sleep aged 88, at Dalemead Care Home where she was beautifully cared for. Resident of East Twickenham for 51 years. Lovingly remembered by her family and friends. Funeral Service is on Monday, July 28th 2008 at 1.00pm at
Formerly of Wrayfield, died peacefully on 18th July at St Helier Hospital. Ben will be sadly missed by his family and friends who remember his endeavours at The Grandad's and the local Marquetry Group. A service is to be held at North East Surrey Crematorium
Sadly passed away peacefully at St Thomas's hospital after a short illness, aged 69 years, formerly of 5 Thrale Cottages, 27 Polworth Streatham. Dearly loved and sadly missed by her family and friends. The family would like to announce that the funeral
GINGER, BURNT ORANGE Male cat, purple collar, neuted, microchipped, last seen Kings Road, Belmont, maybe heading for Kingswood Drive, Belmont Heights. Please check sheds and garages. Reward offered for safe return. Please contact 07956 224753
A heart of gold stopped beating Two smiling eyes at rest God broke our hearts To prove to us he only takes the best. Love and miss you Jade and Jake XX
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In loving memory of IVAN STANNARD died 26.7.2007. Much loved Husband, Dad and Grandfather.
11.11.1946-27.7.2000 In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and daughter who is greatly missed XXX
A former Miss Surrey has been named the first size-16 girl to compete in the Miss England final. Beauty therapy student Chloe Marshall, who is from Guildford, picked up the Miss Surrey crown in 2008 and will be now battling to win the national
28.7.2003 As time unfolds another year Memories keep you ever near Love Glenys, Julie and Ian XXX
26.7.2007 A year has passed since we saw your smile. Always remembered Patrick and Anne
Happy Birthday my dear beloved son Antony. Our hearts and thoughts are with you. Love Mum and Dad XXXX
Remembering you on your 30th Birthday 27th July 2008. You are never forgotten and deeply missed. Lots of love and kisses From your sisters XXXXX
11.10.1923-25.7.2001 We love and miss you very much. Forever in our hearts. Love Marie, Michael, Betty, Sheila, Chris and James XX
Remembering our dear son 18.8.1960-29.7.2003 5 long years have passed Les. We love you and miss you so much. Mum and Dad
4.12.1969-25.7.2002 You are our last thought every night Our first thought with the morning light We talk to you like you are still here And hope to God that you can hear. Our love for you goes on and on. We are proud that you are our son Love always
In ever loving memory of my dearest Nan, I didn't know that morning, that he would call your name In life I loved you dearly, in death I do the same It broke my heart to lose you But you did not go alone For part of me went with you The day he called
In loving memory of Our very sepcial son and brother 13.04.1986-25.07.2006 We miss you more than words can say And more with every passing day. With all our love, always Mum, Dad and James
In everloving memory of BERYL FRANCES MAY JOHNSON Taken from us on 22nd July 2007 aged 73. Sad are our hearts that loved you Silent the tears that fallLiving our lives without you Mum, is the hardest part of all. Your presence we miss, your memory
Remembering a beautiful and special person. Who entered into rest 24.7.2001. Eternaly in our hearts. With our everlasting love and devotion. We love and miss you so much. Your beloved and proud mum Nellie, Sisters, Nieces and friend Vickie XXX
27.07.06 It's been two years since God called you up to heaven to sit by his side. And still everyday since, it feels like part of us has died. We only hope your happy now and finaly at rest. Because the day God took you MICKY JULIAN he simply
24.7.2001 Seven years have passed The years have gone so fast. You were taken away before your time You were so caring, fun and loving I know you are watching down on us from above You will always be a great loving friend to me I miss you so very
Deep beneath Earls Court in the Museum Hall, a whole new universe has been created. In the largest exhibition of its kind ever, you’ll have the chance to get up-close and personal to some of Doctor Who’s most famous and most feared enemies.
Congratulations 1st Class Honours BA in English You worked so hard We're very proud of you Love Mum and Dad
Truck drivers have been issued with more than £5.2m in fines for contravening London's low emission zone. But because many of the fines were scrapped on appeal and others were discounted for prompt payment, Transport for London(TfL) is set to generate
GLASTONBURY You left belongings at the Pyramid Stage and camp fire. Couldn't find you Sunday. Contact: 07885 940822
Staff and customers at a Banstead shop were subjected to a terrifying robbery this morning. Four black men entered the Woolworths store in the High Street just after 9am and demanded money. They were wearing hooded tops and used blue scarves to cover
Andrew Pelling marked his return from battling with depression as he spoke for the first time in a year at Westminster yesterday. The Croydon Central MP had been on sick leave following his arrest after a complaint of assault from his pregnant wife Lucy
International Select XV skipper Scott Gibbs can't wait to catch up with his former rugby league rival Martin Offiah at Twickenham Stadium on 20 September in the Help for Heroes Challenge Match. "Perhaps 'catch up' is not the right phrase," admitted
Five months of roadworks affecting one of Wimbledon's busiest streets kicked off this morning - and are set to last till Christmas. The major work to replace gas pipes beneath Merton Road will cause disruption for residents and commuters until December
Stoneleigh endurance athlete Mick Helps is taking part in the 21st Lake Zurich Marathon Swim race in Switzerland this weekend. The race, covering an incredible 26.4km (about 17 miles) is expected to attract a high-quality, international field of open-water
Surbiton's six Beijing-bound members fly out tonight with the rest of the Team GB squad to the British Olympic Association holding camp in Macau tonight. All avoided last-minute injury in two preparation games played at the Braxgata Hockey Club, near
Cobham-based Rowland Pollitt has received a certificate of commendation from the English Bowls Coaching Scheme, writes Mike Haigh. A statement from the EBCS said that Pollitt, a member of Oxshott Bowls Club, was awarded for his exceptional service to
Surrey U25s recorded a memorable 79-63 win over Kent in the Junior Home Counties League at Maidstone on Sunday, writes Mike Haigh. Surrey recovered from a slow start to take 10 points and stay in title contention ahead of their remaining games with Sussex
The following players will represent Surrey in the National Championships, which take place at Beach House Park, Worthing, between Saturday, August 9, and Saturday, August 23. U25 Singles: Daniel Morris (Cheam), Matthew White (Woodbridge Hill). Champion
Surrey maintained their unbeaten home record when they defeated Northamptonshire 158-100 at Farnham last Wednesday, writes Mike Haigh. Their overall record this season is 10 wins and four defeats from 15 matches. With six home wins and a draw from
Steve Webb is aiming to put the smiles back on Molesey fans' faces after relegation to the Combined Coutnies League last season, writes George Alderman. The manager's first step is to try to make a winning start to the new campaign, after a distastrous
Joe Hill's fourth consecutive fifty sparked Worcester Park into life against Old Wimbledonians on Saturday in a draw where bat ultimately dominated ball. The opener extended his stunning sequence as Park amassed 250-4 on the back of further fluent
Martin Chariots' Offiah will roll into Twickenham on September 20 as he puts his 500 try-scoring wheels back into action for the Help for Heroes campaign. The 41-year-old rugby league legend nicknamed after the film Chariots of Fire' will line
Rosslyn Park U19s have been in impressive form on their tour of South America. They ran out 27-15 winners over the national team in Santiago - a match shown on Chilean national TV. They also beat the local university side 57-15 before heading to Argentina
FEELING CHIPPER: Beijing-bound sprinter Montell Douglas, 400m runner Nicola Sanders and 800m runner Marylin Okoro were at Battersea Park's Millennium Arena on Monday for the launch of a five-year sponsorship deal between UK Athletics and McCain's. The
Beijing gold medal hope Phillips Idowu will be aiming to break Jonathan Edwards' world triple jump record at the Aviva London Grand Prix meeting in Crystal Palace on Friday night. Idowu, who was voted European athlete of the month for June, has made
Croydon Schools' U15s team retained the Hobbs Trophy at The Oval on Friday after a well-earned win over South London Schools, writes David Lomas. Surrey captain Mark Butcher presented the trophy and medals but Croydon had to win the hard way, having
Old Mid-Whitgiftian lost by two wickets in an exciting last-over finish on Saturday against top-of-the-table Epsom, writes Robert Keenan. Mids contributed fully to another classic contest, with Stewart Sales hitting his first league century for the club
Purley dropped into the bottom two of the Surrey Championship Division One table after a 190-run mauling by top-of-the-table Weybridge, writes George Alderman. Skipper Ahmad Raja was left to rue his decision to bowl first as Weybridge racked up a massive
Addiscombe U11s secured the North East Central Surrey Colts League Division Two title with an emphatic 76-run win over Streatham & Marlborough on Sunday, writes George Alderman. The last game of the season was the icing on the cake for the team, who
Cheam-based Kevin Quinn finished more than three minutes clear of the field in Saturday's Elmore 7 race in Coulsdon. Quinn was almost two minutes faster than the time he set in winning last year's race. More than 270 runners finished the charity event
The most popular characters from Milkshake!, the hugely successful children's TV show, have stepped out from behind the screen and on to the stage. Presenters Naomi Wilkinson, Kemi Majeks, Beth Evans, Jen Pringle and Derek Moran will introduce the
Former world junior half-marathon champion Kassa Tadesse won Elmbridge Road Runners' Julie Button Memorial 10K Road Race in warm conditions on Sunday. But Tadesse, who set the course record of 30 minutes, 33 seconds four years ago, was pushed all the
Teenage student Steph Twell will be the second youngest of Britain's 68 track and field competitors at this summer's Beijing Olympics. The 18-year-old, who attends St Mary's in Twickenham, convinced the selectors to give her a place by finishing eighth
Worcester Park-based Phil Wicks confirmed his return to fitness by winning the Standard Chartered Great City 5K Road Race through London on Thursday. The British international, who won the JP Morgan Corporate 3.5-mile race in Battersea Park a week earlier
Staines RFC have much in common with their counterparts at Staines Football Club, playing at similar levels in their respective sport league structures and both narrowly missing out on promotion last season. Having been pipped by well-funded Jersey in
Hercules Wimbledon athletes were in record-breaking form last week. Twelve-year-old Tim Livingstone set a new club boys U13s discus record when he won the event at the Ebbisham Boys' League match at Croydon with a throw of 20.49m. His throw added more
Hampton & Richmond Borough 1 (Frost 85) Swindon Town 2 (Cox 19, 65) League One side Swindon Town sent a very strong line-up to take on Hampton & Richmond Borough at the MM Cox Beveree Stadium on Tuesday night. Hampton playing their third game in five
Former Crystal Palace manager Steve Kember has paid tribute to veteran Dougie Freedman ahead of his testimonial on Tuesday. Kember will be one of a number of names from the Eagles past expected to make an appearance on the pitch at half time against
Surrey lifted 15 medals at the Sainsbury's English Schools Track and Field Championships in Gateshead. Howard of Effingham schoolgirl Amelia Gorecka, 14, continued her outstanding season by winning the junior girls' 1,500m (4:30.12), more than two seconds
Wokingham 62 (Alison McCreedy 13-2) Ashford 63-2 (Alison McCreedy 23*, Fiona Grant 23) Ashford's stunning Women's Cricket Southern League Division Four season continued with a comprehensive win at Wokingham. A depleted home side, with only six batsmen
Carshalton Athletic maintained their promising start to the pre-season with a 3-1 victory over Dulwich Hamlet on Tuesday night. Lewis Gonsalves was the star of the show with two goals, firstly a close-range effort, then connecting with a Liam Collins
Former Crystal Palace chairman Mark Goldberg believes Simon Jordan does not get the credit he deserves as he prepares to sell the club eight years after taking control. Jordan announced his intention to leave last Wednesday after Palace were awarded
Crystal Palace have completed the signing of Boreham Wood striker Simon Thomas. The tall forward has been on trial at Palace and scored in last week's 4-3 win over Aldershot, impressing manager Neil Warnock enough for him to sign him for a nominal fee
Singer Amy Winehouse has said she wants at least five children with her jailed husband Blake Fielder-Civil. Fielder-Civil was sentenced to 27 months in prison at London's Snaresbrook Crown Court for trying to cover up an attack on a publican. The victim
I too am pestered by a fox at the bottom of my garden. I have suffered the same problems as your other readers. I have tried to get help from the council to no avail. Nobody has mentioned the diseases that these animals carry and can cause, some of them
A shocking rise in teenage gun and knife and crime on London's streets has prompted a wave or new ideas from politicians and youth workers on how to tackle the tragic epidemic. But a Streatham Vale chocolatier wants to make a statement about the crisis
Confidence in the economy has slumped to a record low - worse even than during the bleak days of 1979's winter of discontent, according to a poll. Despite Gordon Brown's attempts to reassure the public that the UK will weather the storm, 75 per cent
Since 1924, 15 people have died and more than 250 injured running the terrifying Pamplona Running of the Bulls. Our intrepid reporter reckons the odds are in his favour... I first watched the running of the bulls on television about three years ago and
Police officers are on high-alert after linking the daylight town centre mob attack on two constables to one of Croydon's biggest criminal gangs. At the weekend, officers were warned for their safety as intelligence sources claimed Don't Say Nothing
Welcome to your new look Croydon Guardian website. As part of its makeover, the website can now bring you a richer and more varied mix of news, sport, pictures and video. The navigation has moved to the top of the page to make it easier for you
Welcome to your new look yourlocalguardian.co.uk website. As part of its makeover, the website can now bring you a richer and more varied mix of news, sport, pictures and video. The navigation has moved to the top of the page to make it easier for
Carshalton Athletic have been dealt a major blow with the postponement of Saturday's glamour friendly with Premiership Fulham. Fulham's first team squad is currently on tour in Korea and they advised the Robins that they would be unable to send a side
