A man accused of murdering his drug dealer friend told police he did not want “this f****** blood on my hands anymore”, a court heard. Michael Jordan, 25, from Ashtead, is accused killing former public schoolboy Matthew Demko with a barbell
CRYSTAL PALACE 1 v 4 IPSWICH TOWN Hello and welcome to this afternoon's match at Selhurst Park, where Neil Warnock makes three changes to the side that beat Leicester City in the cup on Wednesday. Jose Fonte returns from injury to partner Matt Lawrence
London Welsh first XV captain Mike Powell returns to the starting line-up for Sunday’s clash with league leaders Leeds Carnegie at Headingley. Powell came off the bench during the Dragons National Trophy round four win over Newbury Blues last
Burrow through to the dark recesses at the back of the wardrobe and you could find yourself in a snow-covered realm inhabited by a wicked queen, ugly henchmen, fauns, and moving trees. At that point, any resemblance to CS Lewis’s Narnia books
Premiers League side Fulham have snapped up Hampton & Richmond`s talented young striker Ben Wright. The 20-year-old and officials from the Beavers and Fulham met on Friday morning to discuss the transfer, which will become a done deal on
A man accused of running into two children and a police officer at the New Addington Christmas lights ceremony appeared in Croydon Crown Court today. The incident, on November 22, left PC Keith Gray with a broken back after he was thrown over
Ashley Johnson Many people all over the world see the coming of the New Year as a chance to do something new, and change their life. These New Years Resolutions are an excuse to forget and do something different, so they are a very good way
Leading polar explorer Pen Hadow has said he cannot afford to fail in his latest mission to the Arctic. Hadow, along with navigator Ann Daniels and photographer Martin Hartley, will embark on a groundbreaking mission to the North Pole in February
A bargain basement store took over the old Woolworths site in Balham High Road on Thursday morning, creating 25 new jobs. The shop, 99p Stores, which has bought up a number of Woolworths in London, is looking to expand its 71 stores across
2008 was a bit a rough year for the PSP. Sonys baby console was well and truly trounced by Nintendo's DS and despite what great things the console is capable of, games developers just couldn't be bothered with it. There was the odd title
Pope's Villa 19 Cross Deep Twickenham Middlesex TW1 4QG Tel: 020 8892 2002 Fax: 020 8892 4442 Enquiries: communications@stjamesboys.co.uk Home web: http://www.stjamesschools.co.uk/seniorboys/ Independent Schools Association
Business prospects in Mitcham could be looking up, with the arrival of a new supermarket chain. Somerfield supermarket is set to be taken over by Morrisons in the coming months. Merton Council welcomed the move and said that jobs at the store were now
Three cats died while dozens were rescued during a fire in a Herne Hill flat. A total of 31 cats are believed to have been inside the flat in Meath House, Dulwich Road when the blaze broke out on January 15. Two cats died during the
Elderly residents will get free meals at a number of social clubs as Lambeth Council invest £240,000 in improving the quality of life for the borough’s older people. The neighbourhood clubs will offer 5,200 luncheon club places and the opportunity
Standard Tandoori Restaurant (Bangladeshi) 68 Heath Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 4BW Tel: 020 8891 2643
Volunteers are often hard to come by for any local club, especially for local cricket clubs when the ground needs to be ‘put to bed’ at the end of the season, or when the bar or the barbeque needs tending. Here, Ashtead CC is no different. That
More than 1,000 youngsters aged from 11 to 17 could converge on Rosebery Park, Epsom, for a Saturday afternoon youth extravaganza planned for July. The Epsom Playhouse could be involved in the Youth Leisure Day Xtreme to offer indoor facilities
Delhi Durbar Tandoori Restaurant (Indian) 21 Church Street, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 3NJ Tel: 020 8892 5908
Sheesh Mahal Tandoori Restaurant (Indian) 19-21 London Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 3SX Tel: 020 8892 3303 Web: www.sheesh-mahal.co.uk
A new pilot scheme to stop shops and businesses cluttering up the streets with rubbish bags in Tooting has been agreed by the council. Under old rules businesses could put out their rubbish whenever they wanted. But the council has now
Jun Ming Chinese Restaurant (Chinese) 34 Heath Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 4BZ Tel: 020 8892 3105
Demolition of the old Woodmansterne Pavilion to make way for an £800,000 sports facility on Woodmansterne Recreation Ground has started. The run-down changing rooms of Woodmansterne Sports Club, in Woodmansterne Street, are being demolished and
Twickenham Chinese Restaurant (Chinese) 45 London Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 3SZ Tel: 020 8892 9364
Matsuba - Japanese Restaurant (Japanese) 10 Red Lion Street, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 1RW Tel: 020 8605 3513
Miss Siam Thai Restaurant (Thai) 40 York Street, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 3LJ Tel: 020 8286 8814
Lakksa Thai Restaurant (Thai) 108 Heath Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 4BW Tel: 020 8891 3306
Fat Boy Thai Restaurant (Thai) 431-433 Richmond Road, Middlesex, TW1 2EF Tel: 020 8892 7657
Saint Cecilia’s School is to share its headteacher with a school in Greenwich, it has been revealed. Parents were not consulted, and Wandsworth Council were only informed late in the planning stages, the children and young people’s services overview
A man who threw himself in front of a train at Earlsfield station last year had a long history of depression, an inquest has heard. Martyn Greek, 38, of Strathville Road, was seen jumping in front of the 11.50am Waterloo to Alton train, which
Richmond head coach Geoff Richards reckons his side are much better prepared to take on London Scottish this weekend than they were ahead of two previous defeats this season. The Exiles, who have beaten Saturday’s visitors 21-12 and 30-13 in the league
Bees boss Andy Scott has revealed he is hunting high and low to bring in some firepower with Nathan Elder’s suspension leaving him short up front - and reinforcements could come before the weekend. Brentford travel to Macclesfield Town on Saturday
Residents can discover a new way of funding care for loved ones at an open day. The event on January 30 will give Merton’s families the chance to learn about direct payments - a system whereby instead of receiving council funded care, residents can
Murano Restaurant (Italian) 110 Kew Road Richmond, Surrey TW9 2PQ Tel: 020 8948 8330
Cote Bistro Restaurant (French) 24 Hill Street Richmond, Surrey TW9 1TW Tel: 020 8948 5971
Southborough High School has been named as one of the fastest improving schools in the country, according to Government figures released last week. The Surbiton school boosted its GCSE pass rate for pupils gaining five or more A* to C grades
Paddy McCarthy could be back in action for Crystal Palace by mid-March after making good progress recovering from his shoulder operation. The Irishman went under the knife earlier this month to fix a problem that has seen him dislocate the joint three
La Mirage Café Restaurant (Italian) 309 Chiswick High Road Kew, London, W4 4HH Tel: 020 8994 1661
Kew Grill Restaurant (Traditional) 10b Kew Green Richmond, Surrey TW9 3BH Tel: 020 8948 4433
Pizza Express Restaurants Ltd (Italian) 10 Station Approach Kew, Richmond TW9 3QB Tel: 020 8404 6000
The River Wandle is one of three London rivers where stretches will be restored to its natural state to help encourage wildlife and reduce flooding. Many tributaries of the Thames have been affected by the building of heavily engineered concrete channels
The Glasshouse Restaurant (Traditional) 14 Station Parade Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 3PZ Tel: 020 8940 6777
Wine and Mousaka Restaurant (Greek) 12 Kew Green Richmond, Surrey TW9 3BH Tel: 020 8940 5696
One of the world’s most renowned pianists will be performing this weekend in Claygate, as part of the Oxshott and Cobham Music Society’s Celebrity Concert. Nikolai Demidenko will be performing with the Hermitage String Trio at the Holy Trinity
Poppins Restaurant (English) 425, Upper Richmond Road West Sheen, London, SW14 7PJ Tel: 020 8392 8541
TJ's Café and Restaurant (European/Coffee shop) 57 Sheen Lane Sheen, London, SW14 8AB Tel: 020 8392 1010
Mamma Mia Restaurant (Italian) 459 Upper Richmond Road West Sheen, London, SW14 7PR Tel: 020 8878 6725
The Depot - Riverside Bar and Restaurant (European) Tideway Yard 125 Mortlake High Street Sheen, London, SW14 8HQ Tel: 020 8878 9462 Web: www.depotbrasserie.co.uk
Strada Restaurant (Italian) 375 Lonsdale Road Barnes London, SW13 9PY Tel: 020 8392 9216
The Tree House Restaurant (European) 73 White Hart Lane Barnes London, SW13 0PW Tel: 020 8392 1617
London & South East have named an Under 16 team to face the Midlands U16 at Old Coventrians RFC on Sunday (January 25, kick-off 2pm). Team manager Mick Eyres and chairman of selectors David Turner explained the reasons behind arranging the one-off
Piasta Mediterranean Restaurant (Italian) 128 - 130, Heath Road Twickenham, Middlesex TW1 4BN Tel: 020 8892 9875
Riva Restaurant (Italian) 169 Church Road Barnes London, SW13 9HR Tel: 020 8748 0434
San Remo Restaurant (Italian) 195 Castlenau Barnes London, SW13 9ER Tel: 020 8741 5909
London Welsh player Nick Runciman comes before an RFU disciplinary panel on Monday over a sending off in a second XV game last November. Runciman was sent off for two yellow cards in Welsh 2nd XV's match at Cambridge University U21 on November
Ilsa St Clair is one of the most popular folk singers and TV presenters of the last 50 years. The Scottish born singer rose to fame in Aberdeen when she was just 10 at the town’s folk club and found herself on stage and screen by the time she was 12,
In 2001, Frank Turner made a minor splash on the indie scene as the singer of hardcore punk band Million Dead. When they split four years later, Turner reinvented himself as a country-influenced singer-songwriter. With more than 200 gigs
Olympic sprint hurdler Andy Turner has failed in his appeal against having his funding cut. UK Athletics, who removed Turner from its list of lottery-funded athletes in November, has now rejected the 28-year-old’s challenge to the decision. Sutton-based
Hercules Wimbledon’s Hussein Ahmed Aly was a runaway winner of the Tadworth open 10-mile multi-terrain race on Epsom Downs. Aly, runner-up in 2008, led 632 runners home in 55 minutes, 43 seconds, well clear of Chichester Runners’ James Baker (57:05)
Howards of Effingham schoolgirl Emelia Gorecka took the Surrey Schools intermediate girls cross country title in Priory Park, Reigate, on Saturday. Gorecka, who will be 15 at the end of this month, won all 15 of her cross country races in 2008, including
More than 700 artworks were submitted for Age and Memory, the new open exhibition at Riverside Gallery, with 25 pieces selected to go on display from Saturday. Over a three-month period, artists from across the country submitted works exploring the relationship
It is the week before Christmas and the new Tory government is facing dissent over its latest bill. With a majority of only three, the Whips are out in full force and will stop at nothing to keep the waverers in line. That’s the set-up of Richmond
London Welsh have further strengthened their back row options by signing Nic Strauss from Natal Sharks. Strauss, 29, who can play blindside flanker and number eight, arrives at Old Deer Park having last year helped the Sharks to their first Currie Cup
Webcasts of council meetings will be suspended in the run-up to the Waddon byelection, infuriating one candidate. Mark Samuel, of the People’s Choice party, cannot understand why the recording of council meetings, except the appointment of
Orpheus Restaurant (Greek) 369 Richmond Road East Twickenham, Middlesex TW1 2EJ Tel: 020 8892 3103
Raefil's Restaurant (French) 34 Church Street Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 3NR Tel: 020 8892 6366
A couple who have devoted 25 years of their lives to providing foster care for more than 50 children have been honoured at a special ceremony. Dean and Nora Morris were among a number of Hounslow’s carers who picked up long-service awards at the Civic
Quins star David Strettle insists securing qualification for the Heineken Cup quarter-finals at the weekend doesn’t make Saturday’s clash with the Llanelli Scarlets any less important. Director of rugby Dean Richards men lost 21-10 in horrendous
Brentford new boy David Hunt reckons his side must repeat the fighting spirit they showed against Notts County if they are to secure promotion. The 26-year-old midfielder, who possesses a Rory Delap-style long throw, came close to bagging his
Anti-abortion campaigners have attacked potential plans to allow women to have early abortions at GP surgeries – among them one in Hounslow. Pro-life activists fear it could lead to a rise in the number of abortions, which have reached 200,000
A cat burglar who scrambled up a drainpipe to steal two saxophones from a home has been jailed for 27 months. Jason Johnston, 37, climbed up to a rear first floor bedroom window at a terraced property in Shorts Road, Carshalton. He stole
Key community issues can now be discussed at the touch of a button from the comfort of your own home - thanks to a new online petition service launched by Lambeth Council. The new e-petition service, available on the council’s website, means
A much-loved nursery nurse who died of cancer at the age of 45 has been remembered in a sponsored spelling bee. Tracie Taylor, who worked at The Alton School in Roehampton for 20 years, died suddenly of brain cancer on the first day of the
A heart attack survivor is taking part in a gruelling 20-day, 350-mile trek across icy polar terrain for charity. Roger Davies, 61, from Sutton, had an operation to hold his arteries open after he suffered a heart attack last February, but
A Mitcham pensioner who was about to celebrate her 53rd wedding anniversary died after tripping over her handbag, Westminster Coroner’s Court heard on Thursday. Joy Goodson, 73, of Warminster Way, returned home from a shopping trip with her
A picture of two baby squirrels has won the annual Elmbridge photography competition. The winning entry was submitted by local artist Angela Stockbridge and is entitled Unexpected Visitors Drop In. The photo's subjects were rescued from
Over 70 young people from across the capital have been recognised for their outstanding performance while attending a firefighting skills course run by the London Fire Brigade. The Local Intervention Fire Education (LIFE) programme, one of
A highly rated driving instructor from Carshalton has been convicted of sexually assaulting an 18-year-old girl during lessons last year. John French, 64, of Nightingale Road, nibbled the ear of his pupil, touched her leg and suggested that
Adverts could soon appear in Merton library books as the cash-strapped council attempts to find new ways of balancing its books. The opportunity for businesses to sponsor individual Christmas lights has also been included in a raft of money-making
The Carshalton lavender environmental group has been awarded £5,000 so its crops can be distilled into lavender oil on site. The grant was given by Thames Community Foundation, which supports grassroots initiatives across south-west London.
As part of their 50th anniversary celebrations, the Putney Society unveiled two blue plaques in memory of local poet Gavin Ewart and arts minister Lord Hugh Jenkins. The ceremony on January 10 at Kenilworth Court in Lower Richmond Road -
This years Valentine's Day is to be a time of remembrance for some 300 Croydon teens. Lives Not Knives campaigner, Eliza Reberio, has been running the campaign for more than a year and is hosting a Valentines ball in the memory of the many
Wild flowers are being planted at five parks across Sutton to create sanctuaries for the dwindling sparrow population. Areas of Beddington Park, Cheam Park, Perretts Field, Rosehill Park and St Helier Open Space will be turned into meadows
A Royal Navy recruit from Cheam is on course for a career at sea after completing his basic training at HMS Raleigh in Cornwall. Joseph Hill, 24, a trainee engineering technician, will now start learning how to maintain the Navy’s complex electronic
A free seminar where small businesses can get advice on beating the recession will be held at St Mary’s Church, Putney High Street on Wednesday, January 28 at 5.45pm. The meeting, organised by Putney Town Centre Partnership and GLE oneLondon
In response to some queries from our readers as to where the Wandsworth Guardian can be bought, we have compiled a list of all of the newsagents selling the newspaper. Although we will endeavour to deliver as many copies as possible to residents
Police officers smashed in the door of a suspected cannabis factory and found three bedrooms full of plants in South Norwood yesterday afternoon. Between 250 and 350 plants were found crammed into the three bedroom semi, the street value of
EXCLUSIVE: The hotel company which was to be part of a four-star hotel and 15-storey block of flats on Kingston's riverside has stepped back from the deal. The 150-bedroom hotel was a key part of a 359-flat development in Skerne Road given
