The new programme of events organised by Carshalton Arts is now available online at www.carshalton-arts.org. All events take place at All Saints' Church, Carshalton (overlooking the ponds), and all are free, with donations being invited towards
Twickenham’s Newland House Preparatory School secured the U11s Junior Trophy for the third year in a row at the IAPS National Badminton Tournament, held at St Paul's School, Barnes, on Saturday. In an all-Newland House final, their U11 pair, Harry Llewellyn
An Irish property tycoon who owns the Reed Business Information headquarters in Sutton has been found dead in a suspected suicide. Patrick Rocca, 41, was discovered on Tuesday morning with a single gunshot wound to the head at his home in an
Kempton Park Racecourse has an extra racing meeting tomorrow night (Thursday). It is a replacement for the abandoned fixture at Great Leighs Racecourse whose temporary licence to race was not renewed by the British Horseracing Authority. Kempton
Old Hamps completed the double over Bank of England with a solid 26-17 victory at Roehampton. It was a blustery & cold day but the rain stayed away, which made for some enterprising rugby from both sides. The first half was mostly about
Teddington FC U18s are through to the last eight of the Surrey County Cup after a 2-0 win at Warren Mead in an entertaining third round tie. It was 65 minutes minutes before Jack Clayton managed to get on the end of a through ball to guide it into the
Yet again these two teams provided a thrilling game with both sides equal to the task, the teams both had the 6-6 draw in their minds and were determined to put a gap between them. Civil Service swept out of defence and only a desperate last ditch tackle
CROYDON ATHLETIC 1 WHITSTABLE TOWN 2 A disappointing result for the Rams brought an end to the unbeaten run under Tim O’Shea, but gave ten man Whitstable Town a well-earned win against the Croydon side. It all started so well for Croydon
Richmond Volleyball’s U16s girls’ team have advanced to the quarter-finals of the National Junior Championships after a dramatic second round of matches at Christ School and Boswell VC. Richmond now travel to the University of Nottingham on March 7 for
A Weybridge-based electric component firm has announced it is to axe 700 jobs from its global operations. TT electronics, based in Queens Road, said the redundancies would include about 100 jobs in the UK. The company employs about 7,000
The Spa Hill Community Allotment Project is holding an open day at their Upper Norwood site. The project, run with the Croydon Federation of Allotment Societies and Croydon Council is used to get elderly and vulnerable people outside and
A woman from Tooting is All Shook Up after her son lost a competition for Elvis impersonators. Joyce Ewens, 73, is outraged after a professional Elvis impersonator from America scooped the top prize instead of her son Joel, who failed to make
Remembering MARGARET JOYCE JONESWho passed away on 21.1.2008. She is sadly missed by Ken, Chris and Julia, Richard and Teresa, and her six grandchildren and great grandaughter Freya. Margaret is forever in their thoughts XXX
Parking charges in the Ashley Centre could be increased by 10p even though the number of motorists using the multi storey car park has dropped by 5 per cent this year. Tonight Epsom councillors are due to approve the increase at the risk of
MIKE THOMAS (known as Mike the pipe) Pat would like to thank all family, friends and neighbours who have supported her during the illness and death of her husband. In particular she has been grateful for the support of the jazz music world which meant
A knife wielding robber has escaped with cash after a lunchtime raid on a Mitcham dentists' surgery. The thief struck in London Road about 12.05pm today, and the target is thought to have been the Mikradent Dental Lab. A police spokesman
Madge McCulloch and sons William and Duncan Wish to thank our friends and neighbours for their floral tributes and donations for the late BILL McCULLOCH who passed away 24th December 2008.
Sadly passed away peacefully on 13th January 2009. Funeral Service at North East Surrey Crematorium, Morden, on 30th January at 1.00pm. Much loved wife, mum and nanny.
The Kingston Chinese Association returns on January 31, to once again ring in the Chinese New Year with a series of professional performances and market stalls. 2009 marks the Chinese Year of the Ox and, in celebration, Memorial Square will
A “concrete monstrosity” set to be built in Staines could be scrapped after housebuilder Taylor Wimpey warned council officials it does not have the cash to continue – meaning the authority could lose £10m. Planning permission was given
Aged 79. Died suddenly Sunday 11th January 2009. Adored father of Margaret and Valerie and loved grandad of Daniel and Shaun. Honorary member and past Chairman of Probus Club of Epsom. Cremation Randalls Park, Leatherhead 27th January at 4.15pm. Family
Passed away on 14th January, aged 95 years. Loving mother of Joan and widow of Sam. Funeral Service at North East Surrey Crematorium, Morden, on Monday 2nd February, at 12.00 noon. Immediate family flowers only please, but donations, if desired, to
What with job losses, banks collapsing and Celebrity Big Brother back on TV, the nation’s mood is unsurprisingly low. Which is why, one imagines, the one glimmer of hope perceived by the world, that of the inauguration of Barack Obama, was given such
The campaign to save four Elmbridge station ticket offices from closure at weekends has been won after the Government rejected cutbacks by operator South West Trains. Bosses at Hampton Court Palace feared the plans to close Hampton Court’s
Beloved husband and father. 1940-2009 The funeral at 2.00pm on Wednesday 4th February at Putney Vale Cemetery.
Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on the soul of HANNAH ROSE MEHTAR who died on 11th January 2009, aged 65 years. May she rest in peace. A rememberance Service will be held at Kingston Crematorium, 2.20pm on Thursday, 29th January.
Passed away on 11th January, aged 96. Will be much missed by his family and friends. Funeral Service at St John's Church, Belmont on Friday 30th January, at 12.30pm, followed by Committal at North East Surrey Crematorium, Morden at 2.00pm. Family flowers
On 11th January 2009 peacefully at home. John Elliott aged 79 years of Morden, Surrey. Beloved uncle and brother who will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Funeral Service, Tuesday 27th January 2009 1.00pm at North East Surrey Crematorium,
Passed away peacefully after a long illness on 7th January 2009 aged 39. He will be greatly missed by his wife Sarah, daughter Ellie and his family and friends. Funeral Service to take place at St. Dunstan's Church, Cheam on Monday 2nd February at 1.00pm
Passed away on 14th January 2009, aged 83. Will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Funeral at South London Crematorium, Rowan Road on Wednesday 4th February at 1.45pm. All enquiries to Donald S Drewett & Sons. Tel
In memory of CHRISTINE CHILDS Reader at Mitcham Parish Church passed away on 9th January 2009. Service on Thursday 29th January 2.30pm Mitcham Parish Church 4.00pm North East Surrey Crematorium. Enquiries to W A Truelove. 020 8647 1032
In loving memory of CYRIL KUNAR Passed peacefully away on 14th January 2009 aged 83. Devoted husband, dad and grandad who will be sadly missed. Service on Thursday 29th January 2.30pm United Reform Church, Holmwood Gardens, Wallington. No flowers
In loving memory of BOB BARNES (Barnes Nurseries) Sadly passed away on 7th January 2009, aged 81. Beloved husband of Bet and much loved dad and grandad who will be greatly missed. Service on Wednesday 28th January 2.15pm Croydon Crematorium, East Chapel.Flowers
Aged 84 Who passed away on 4th January. She will be sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral Service on Wednesday 4th February at 12.00pm North East Surrey Crematorium. Any enquiries to W A Truelove & Son. 020 8642 8211
Devoted husband and loving father, much loved grandfather and great grandfather died peacefully in St Helier Hospital on 31st December 2008 aged 92. Cremation at Randalls Park on Monday 26th January at 12.30pm. No flowers but donations, if desired to
Passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Sunday 4th January aged 82 years. Beloved wife of Phil, much loved mother of Georgina, Adrian and Anthony, a devoted grandmother to her seven grandchildren. As Dr Raffle she practiced in many medical and
Diving into freezing water to test their immersion suits and dragging tractor tyres through the mud in Dartmoor are just some of the punishing tasks a team of explorers have put their bodies through in preparation for an assault on the North Pole
LOST Jordanian Passport and Israeli travel document in the name of SHIRIN ZAHEDAH. If found please call 020 8405 9923 or 079562 74666
Dear STEVIEThinking of you everyday. We miss you so much. All our love Nan, Grandad and family XXX
1922-2008 In loving memory of a wonderful husband and a great dad and grandad. Loved and missed so much. Wife Alice and all your family XX
In rememberance and still so sadly missed IAN DUDLEY HARDY (1910-1990) Killed by a falling tree during the huricane on January 25th 1990. The only grandson of Thomas Bush Hardy, Royal Academy (1842-1897), and son of Dudley Hardy, Royal Academy (1866
7.7.1909-30.1.2005 May the winds of love blow gently And whisper so you hear That we who loved and lost you Still wish that you were here. Love Olive and Bella XXX
Our darling STEVIE We miss you every minute of every day. We all love you so much and will do forever. Always in our hearts and minds. Love from Mum, Shelley, Bobby, Claire and Abbie-Mae XXX
Julian Speroni believes last season’s FA Cup heartache at Watford will not be a motivational factor when the two sides clash again in the competition this weekend. Two Danny Shittu headers saw an inexperienced Eagles side crash out in the third round
Our beloved daughter NATALIE NAYLOR 28.12.1983-24.1.2004 The years pass by but the holes in our hearts don’t get any smaller. As we watch all around blossom and grow. All we can do is wonder and cry. Your beautiful legacy of love and kindness is
Armed robbers are being hunted by police after robbing a Post Office van carrying cash in Wallington. The robbers are believed to have carried out the robbery off Stafford Road before lunchtime midday. Police spokesman Samantha Harris said police
In loving memory of JOHN TREVOR ADAMS 16th April 1928-19th January 2008 Singing until the end MY WAY I’ve loved, I've laughed and cried I’ve had my fill, my share of losing And now, as tears subside, I find it all so amusing To think I did all
In memory of our NANNY MARGARETWho went to live with the angels 23.1.2008. Miss you every day. You will never be forgotten Love Rachelle and Freya
Who sadly passed away on 26th January 2002. Seven years on you'll always be in our thoughts and sadly missed. Your loving wife Thelma, Sons Chick, Richard, David, and daughter Maria x x x x x
In loving memory of WILLIAM (BILL) MAGGS Died 27.01.2008. Greatly missed by Joan and family
In loving memory of a dad and grandad TOM TRAYNOR 25th January 2008 Our family chain is broken And nothing seems the same But as God calls us one by one The chain will link again. Our love always Mary, Thomas, Paul, Caroline Allan, Dawn, Aaron
In loving memory of my husband TOM TRAYNOR 25th January 2008 My heart still aches with sadness Secret tears will always flow For what it meant to lose you No one will ever know You are my first thought when I awake and My last at nightV You are
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In loving memory of My dear daughter KIM FRANCIS SHRUBB (CHISWELL) Who died 21.1.2006. This day is remembered and quietly kept No words are needed We shall never forget For those we love Don’t go away They walk beside you every day Unseen and
3.10.1921-24.1.2007 I will never be alone Not for one single day For your memory is beside me And will never fade away. God keep you safe my darling Fred Love Claudette
In loving memory of a devoted wife, mother and best friend for half a lifetime who passed away on 25th January 2003. Much missed and fondly remembered each and every day. David and James.
THANK YOU to everyone who has supported the work of St Raphael’s Hospice by making a donation In Memory of a loved one. Last month, these donations amounted to £29,247. “In Memory” donations help St Raphael’s continue providing hospice care for local
Look who's 21 today You've made us proud Have a good one Love you to bits Mum, Dad, Tony, Jacko, Lisa and Scamp xx
I Summaiyya, daughter of Mr Abdul Fayakh Khan of 1-7-18/15, Risala Khurshid Jahi, Zamistanpur, Hyderabad- 500048, A.P, India. and wife of Mr. Saeed Rizwan Husain residing at 23 Grafton Close, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW4 5NQ UK. I am changing my name to
To make URGENT contact with Ms. Sheila A. Chapman, Attorney-in-law of lot 77 Hadfield Street, Werk-en-Rust, Georgetown Guyana. Telephone numbers 226-5043, 227-6590 or 227-0944 in relation to the sale of property.
Joan, Nick and family wish to express their heartfelt thanks to all the local Authorities and Jonathan’s personal friends in Croydon and the London area who have been so helpful and supportive following their sudden and sad loss of Jonathan. Our special
A woman who was sexually abused by her father as a little girl has bravely waived her right to anonymity to speak out for the first time about her nightmare. Gillian Keogh suffered a horrific five-year reign of abuse at the hands of her father
Proposals for an inter-capital cycle route have been revealed and could be ready in time for 2012 Olympics. The plans for a cycle path stretching the 218 miles from London to Paris have been unveiled, according to a report on the Environmental
Dazzling soprano Elena Xanthoudakis will take to the New Wimbledon Theatre stage as part of Raymond Gubbay’s Strictly Strauss tour. Strictly Strauss is the definitive tribute to the ‘Waltz King’ Johann Strauss and his sparkling legacy. This magical
In the third and final week of our ‘New Year, New You’ feature, we look at how to get involved with volunteering opportunities in the Arts and Leisure field. Theatre 503 in Battersea is consistently applauded by the national press and is a
A tenant is calling on Merton Council to move her from a damp infested flat. Samantha May is desperate to be rehoused from her South Wimbledon home which was examined by the council in December and last week described by a surveyor as “uninhabitable
Neil Warnock believes it unlikely Craig Beattie will return to Crystal Palace despite parent club West Brom signing two forwards. The Premiership relegation battlers have signed Jay Simpson and Marc-Antoine Fortune on loan for the rest of the
The pastor of a church which had £2,300 of musical equipment stolen from its office has asked those responsible for the theft to search their conscience. David Nurse, pastor of the New Life Fellowship pentecostal church on Falcon Road, Clapham
Worcester Park ran out 4-1 winners over Sheerwater in their latest Combined Counties League Division One clash at Skinners Field. Park started brightly forcing the visitors back and a series of free kicks and corners were awarded. The deliveries from
Seven animal rights activists - including one from Croydon and another from Chiswick - have been jailed for between four and 11 years for blackmailing companies who supplied Huntingdon Life Sciences. Gerrah Selby, 20, from Chiswick and Gavin
The London Mozart Players launched its 60th anniversary celebrations with Tramlink at the beginning of last week. The orchestra was founded in 1949, and are sponsored by Croydon Council and Nestlé. Femke de Vos Burchart, an orchestra
A massive redevelopment for New Addington has been halted by a glorified dog toilet, according to council leader Mike Fisher. Retail giant Tesco had planned to build a store in the area, which would have brought with it 250 new homes, a new
Pinot Grigio seems to have overtaken Chardonnay as the high profile, high demand wine in the consciousness of the majority of British wine drinkers. What has historically been considered a relatively unremarkable white grape variety has captured
Alas, farewell. The time has come to say goodbye. I must go on to pastures new. I think I have managed to promote Croydon as a good place to live, work and study. What more is there to say? Adult Education has been going well, and I
Robert Askey is set to become the youngest ever Mayor of Croydon following the sudden and unexpected death of Councillor Jonathan Driver. At just 26, Coun Askey will officially take over all mayoral engagements until the end of the municipal year, after
Staines went into this game confident of repeating their recent league win over their near neighbours, but received a rude awakening as Ashford punished them for not taking their first half chances, and progressed to a semi-final in which they will start
The League Cup is not necessarily considered to be high on the list of prestigious competitions, but Carshalton put on an entertaining display and thoroughly deserved their victory over a highly placed Angels side. It also turned out to
Nine teams from Hampton & Richmond's junior section were in action at the weekend following the winter break, and three of the sides progressed to the quarter-finals of the Surrey County Cup. The U12s juniors won 7-0 against Guildford City Boys, with
Hampton & Richmond Women bowed out of the Middlesex Junior Cup at the quarter-final stage, losing 10-0 to a very experienced Barnet side. The team’s cause was not helped with injuries and suspensions meaning that they could only field a bare 11. The
Hampton & Richmond U18s picked up a point at the weekend with a 1-1 draw at Walton & Hersham. Having gone behind the team equalised within 2 minutes after Liam Camis scored following good work from Rob Curtis & Jack Whitby. Abu Rayhman was awarded the
Special Olympians Jonathan Frett and Greg Friend took a trip to the Olympic site in Greenwich on January 15 - as the honoured guests of legendary athlete Lord Coe. The middle-distance running star, now chairman of the London 2012 organising
Andrew Pelling has given his strongest indication yet that he is to stand as an independent in the next general election. The Croydon Central MP referred to himself as a “local independent MP” in his latest press release, a marked departure
A school has dismissed rumours it is closing and has appealed for parents not to send their children elsewhere. Laleham Lea preparatory school in Croydon made the appeal after another school printed an advert incorrectly stating it was closing
Hampton & Richmond Reserves maintained their position at the top of the Suburban League North Division with a 1-1 draw at home to third-placed Northwood. Levi King gave the Beaver a first half lead, before Northwood snatched an equaliser in the second
The planned Park Place development was thrown into further chaos after John Lewis said rumours it was coming to Croydon are pure speculation. On developer Minerva’s own website describing the Park Place development, John Lewis is mentioned
A new choir, formed after a conversation in a local pub hit the right note, is preparing to perform in Wimbledon. Chamber choir Kantorei was formed by four friends who had the idea for the group while drinking at the Crooked Billet. Founding
The Tanners' ambitions of a prolonged run in the Surrey Senior Cup ended on a chilly night at Kingfield against a full-time side who, despite showing poor form in the Blue Suare Conference Premier Division, had just too much firepower. The match saw
Small businesses could still go under unless the £20bn survival plan announced by the Government is rolled out immediately, according to a local chamber of commerce. Gordon Brown revealed his plan to hand out loans to small and medium-sized
We have teamed up with London Scottish to give readers the chance to enjoy the club’s hospitality experience at an unmissable derby! London Scottish are offering two lucky readers the chance to attend their official pre-match hospitality for
School league tables published last week show Lambeth’s state secondary schools’ performance went up by a record breaking 6 per cent last year. Some 62 per cent of pupils in Lambeth secondary schools achieved five or more GCSEs grades between
An ex-soldier is attempting to right an injustice by putting together a Roll of Honour for the 11th Hussars who fought in the Second World War. David Eason fought with the Royal Hussars in the Gulf in 1991. After leaving the army he
Time is running out for residents to share their opinions on expanding Merton’s sixth forms. The council has announced plans to create a sixth form centre for every secondary school in the borough. If the proposal goes ahead, new centres will
A landlord has called for more protection for those who rent out their homes after hers was trashed by a nightmare tenant. By the time the mum-of-five’s year-long tenancy had expired in July 2007, it is alleged she had caused £2,000 of damage
A Coulsdon man trying to sell classic children’s game Escape From Colditz on an auction site was accused of inciting racial hatred because the box lid contained a Nazi swastika. Paul Ramsier, 46, had been selling a copy of the board game on
A record 9,000 Christmas trees have been collected from environmentally conscious Reigate and Banstead residents for recycling into compost. The collected trees weighed in at over 80 tonnes. Councillor Julian Ellacott, executive member fore
We may be expecting snow, but that won’t stop more than 300 brave swimmers competing in the UK Cold Water Swimming Championships at Tooting Bec Lido this Saturday. The annual event, now in its fourth year, attracts cold water enthusiasts from
A new Aldi store is to be built in Ewell after the council's refusal to grant planning permission has been overruled. The planning application to demolish six homes and business premises in Kingston Road, Ewell and to create an Aldi store with
An anti-burglary blitz in Sutton has resulted in 17 arrests in one week. Sutton Police’s Operation Bajith saw 14 arrests for burglary with the remaining arrests for handling stolen goods, taking and driving away a vehicle and having an offensive
Labour - Ian Payne, 64, is a retired computer manager and former councillor. Married to Pauline they live in Coulsdon. On the governing body of Coulsdon College and chairman of governors at a local school. He pledges regular local surgeries
The British National Party candidate for Waddon was questioned by police over possible election fraud in 2006. Charlotte Lewis stood in the May elections for a ward in Sutton, despite living in Thornton Heath. Electoral rules dictate
A campaign to ensure residents get the most out of their local health service in 2009 has been launched by Lambeth Primary Care Trust (PCT). Every Lambeth household should have received a leaflet detailing GP practices in the borough where
Elaine Britten has resigned as Court ward councillor for Epsom and Ewell Borough Council because of ill health. A by-election to fill the vacancy will be held on February 26. Councillor Britten, a Lib Dem, was taken ill last summer while
The Government faced a wave of protest after approving £9billion Heathrow expansion plans last week but there were muted celebrations in Carshalton. Residents expressed relief as Transport Secretary Geoff Hoon dropped proposals for “mixed mode
Divisive plans to replace an area of Morden parkland with a floodlit football centre may be the latest victim of the economic downturn. Campaigners hope that Goals Soccer Centres will ditch its proposals after announcing it would be developing
The £8m scheme to reduce flooding in Kingston ran into a series of problems this week when contractors had to start emergency work to repair a collapsed sewer and a water leak. The London Road flood relief scheme was started in October by Thames
Thousands of hard working Lambeth tenants could be forced into the benefits trap by a crippling 17 per cent increase in their rents. A £12.01 average weekly rent increase from April - expected to be the highest social housing rent increase
A Southfields resident’s front door was smashed in by police after she was mistakenly reported missing while away on holiday. With comic timing, officers knocked down the door at the exact moment the owner returned home from a 10-day holiday
A further delay to the crucial Streatham Hub development has been met with anger by residents who fear continued delays are putting the entire project under threat. Lambeth Council said work was expected to begin this month on the development
A convicted drug dealer has been ordered to pay back more than £63,000 earned through his criminal activity. If Andrew Ellis, 43, from Gladeside, Shirley, does not pay the full amount within six months, he will face eighteen months imprisonment
Three men who held a machete to a robbery victim’s throat have each been sentenced to five years in a young offender’s institution. The men, aged between 18 and 20, broke into the ground floor flat in Turnpike Lane, Sutton on April 25 about
A swan had its leg broken after a dog attacked it in Battersea Park, part of a growing trend of dog attacks on birds in Wandsworth, a charity said. The cygnet, which suffered a broken leg and bite marks last Wednesday, was rescued by charity
As many as 50 patients a night are being forced to stay in Kingston Hospital unnecessarily because there is nowhere else for them to go. "Norovirus cases" and "staffing issues" over the winter months have cut the amount of available beds
Mayday Hospital’s emergency services has again been rated poorly by patients in a report but health bosses insist things are improving. In the latest Healthcare Commission patient survey of emergency services, Mayday Hospital scored in the
A six-foot hole was torn in the roof of a New Malden family home after a giant block of ice, believed to have fallen from a passing aircraft, apparently smashed into the house on Monday morning. Witnesses flooded from their homes to view the
Paul Ifill could have a future at Crystal Palace beyond the summer after manager Neil Warnock hinted at a new deal for the winger. The former Sheffield United man’s current contract runs out in the summer but after a year and a half of injury
Youngsters have been making a big noise to help win a payout for their favourite local park. Children from Mitcham’s Cranmer Primary School visited Ravensbury Park on Monday, where they used megaphones to encourage passersby to vote in the
Croydon Harrier Jordan Maurice is being tipped for big things. The Wilson’s schoolboy dominated the U15s in 2008 both on the track and in cross country so much so that this year he has stepped up to U17 level and already claimed a silver medal
Two horses have been shot in the eye with an air gun in Leatherhead. An eight-year-old Shetland miniature crossed with a Falabella and a 16.1 hand Clydesdale Cob both had their right eye punctured with an air pellet. The Shetland is
A Streatham stunner has fought off competition from hundreds of rivals to win a modelling contract and appear in a calendar. Former Dunraven School pupil Nhuc Tran, 21, from Streatham Hill, was shortlisted along with three other girls to star
Sports unsung heroes will be honoured at a ceremony later this year - and the search is on to find a Merton champion. The Pro-active London Awards celebrate people who contribute to local sports teams and associations in the capital.
An unprecedented crackdown on knife crime has seen a 40 per cent reduction in youth violence across Croydon. Operation Safe For All was launched in October 2008, following the deaths of three young people in knife killings. The £1m anti-gang
Kingston Hospital has invoked emergency “black alert” status twice in early January - a system where ambulances are told go to neighbouring hospitals. Across London, the NHS has been under pressure as the prolonged cold weather and flu and
