POLICE were drafted into a Hounslow school after students posted extremist messages online. Teachers at the secondary school, which local authorities refused to name, became so concerned they asked special Safer School Partnership (SSP) Police
Police officers saved two children who were being attacked by a vicious pit bull yesterday. Armed officers and plainclothed police rushed to Crowther Road, South Norwood after receiving reports that an eight-year-old girl was being pinned down
Hungarians Special Providence describe their music as a fusion of jazz and prog-rock and you can check out this mind boggling hybrid at the George IV in Chiswick on Thursday. Drummer Adam Marko talks to Will Gore. Introduce the band Special Providence
England take on women’s world lacrosse champions Australia in a friendly international in Cobham next Thursday, June 11 (6pm). It will be the Australian team’s only appearance in Europe ahead of the defence of their world title in Prague from June 11
Letterboxes are the new target for thieves hitting homes in Merton Park, stealing keys and valuables without even opening the door. Merton Park safer neighbourhood team (SNT) has noted a spate of burglaries committed by individuals using long
Great Britain Olympic gold medallist Andy Triggs-Hodge has handed over a special honour to Staines Boat Club. Triggs-Hodge presented the clubmark certificate to Staines Boat Club captain Craig Twaddle, watched by other club members including the juniors
Chipstead have been handed a reprieve after it was confirmed today they would be playing Ryman League football next season. The High Road club, who announced Mark Tompkins as their new manager on Thursday, finished second bottom of Division One South
A Streatham man is believed to have been killed in a hot air balloon accident while on holiday in Turkey. Kevin Beurle, 53, is feared to have been killed when the balloon plummeted more than 200ft to the ground after colliding with another
Luke Elvidge, from Hersham, couldn't believe his luck when he found out he had won a competition to train with the British Lions on their first day of training at Pennyhill Park, Bagshot, Surrey. Luke, a member of Esher Rugby Club, and 14 other children
Harlequins' Nick Easter has expressed his desire for an entertaining game between England and the Barbarians at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday (4.15pm). The England number eight was reflecting on last year's 17-14 win over the Baa--Baas, when he captained
A woman found battered to death in a luxury Parisian hotel was the head of a company which had a base in Oxshott. Kinga Legg’s bruised body was found by cleaners in the bathtub of her room in Hotel Bristol on Tuesday. An autopsy revealed
Party lovers are gearing up for scorching summer of festivals, fairs and fetes in Merton. The next few months will see three of the borough’s biggest annual celebrations take place - Mitcham Carnival, the Wimbledon Village Fair and Colliers
Police have appealed for information about an assault in Weybridge earlier this month, in which a woman was hit in the face. The incident involved a 22-year-old woman in an alleyway, off Grotto Road, between 5pm and 5.15pm on Thursday, May
A young mother whose car was clamped as she was taking her poorly son to hospital was told to “call an ambulance, if your son is that ill.” Hayley Saunders, 18, a single mum living at Papermill Close, Carshalton, had her car park permit on
Fifty operational police posts will be cut including the jobs of 35 front line police officers unless Surrey Police Authority wins its court battle with the Government. The authority’s chairman Peter Williams and Surrey’s Chief Constable
Children from a West Norwood primary school joined residents of a home for people with life limiting medical conditions to stage a scarecrow festival. Last week the pupils from Crown Lane Primary School visited their neighbours The British
Passed away peacefully in hospital on 25th May 2009 aged 87 years. Funeral Service to be held at Mortlake Crematorium on Friday 5th June 2009 at 3.30pm. Family flowers only donations if desired to Cancer Research UK c/o T H Sanders & Sons 132 High Street
Died aged 70 in Charing Cross Hospital on 17th May 2009. A Funeral Service will be held at St Bridget's R.C. Church, Isleworth on Wednesday 3rd June 1.30pm followed by his cremation at Hanworth Crematorium. Mick's life was full of generosity, care and
Manor Grove, Richmond On May 21st at Kingston Hospital. Funeral at St Winefride's Church, Kew Gardens at 11.00am, June 3rd. Family flowers only. Donations to Princess Alice Hospice c/o T H Sanders & Sons, 28-30 Kew Road, Richmond, TW9 2NA. Deeply regretted
(nee Downs) Ex pupil of Richmond Grammer School for girls. Peacefully on 19th May 2009. A dearly loved wife, Mum and Grandma, who will be forever in our thoughts. Enquiries c/o W S Brister & Son Tel: 01935 812647
Passed away peacefully on 17th May 2009 aged 66 years. Beloved father to Laura, Helen, Angela and Ann and brother to Maureen, Frances and Jeanne. Funeral Service to take place at 1.00pm on Monday 1st June 2009 at Kingston Crematorium. Family flowers
Passed away peacefully on the 20th May aged 86, sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral Service to take place at the Garden of England Crematorium, Bobbing, Sittingbourne on Friday 5th June at 3.00pm. All enquiries c/o Co-operative funeralcare
Passed peacefully on 21st May 2009 aged 85. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Marge, his children Chris and Lesley and their families. His grandchildren and great grandson. Funeral at Twickenham Cemetery on 3rd June 2009 at 2.30pm.
BERNARD HEIGHES sentenced May 30th 1969 to life of marriage to PAT. Parole applied for but refused on grounds of a happy alliance. From Allan, Maureen and family
"Dimple" Beloved mother of Michael, died on Wednesday 20th May at Ashton Lodge. The funeral will take place at Hanworth Crematorium on Tuesday 2nd June at 1.00pm. If you have a Mother Cherish her with care You will never see her value Till you see her
In loving memory of LEN BALL Who passed away peacefully on 19th May 2009 aged 88. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Funeral Service at North East Surrey Crematorium 10.30am Tuesday 2nd June. All enquiries to: W A Truelove & Son. 020
05.03.1930-21.05.2009 Pat much loved wife, mother, grandmother and sister passed away at Epsom Hospical on 21st May. She will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her. The funeral service will take place at North East Surrey Crematorium on
11.7.1919-30.5.2005 Still so sadly missed, You remain forever in our hearts Roy, Ann & Linda
Wishes to thank Clive and Fiona King for their blessing to marry Samantha Emily King on 18th July 2009. For church details contact Clive King.
In loving memory of ELIO CIESCO 8.1.1972-18.5.2009 He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Service on Wednesday 3rd June at 10.00am at St Joseph's Church, Epsom. Family flowers only, donations if desired for Elio Ciescos Memorial Fund,
Of Sutton passed away peacefully on May 14th 2009, aged 88 years. Beloved husband of Sylvia and much loved father of Leonie, Trevor, Andree, Roumni, Denise, Nuala and Gregory. Requiem Mass at Holy Family Church, 9 The Green, Sutton on Monday 1st June
Sadly passed away peacefully on 15th May 2009. Funeral to take place on Tuesday 2nd June at St Peters Church, Woodmansterne at 2.45. Contact Frederick W Paine Funeral Directors 020 8644 8603
Sadly passed away after a short illness on 18th May, aged 85. Much loved and sadly missed by her son Michael, daughter-in-law Dawn and grandaughters Caroline and Suzanne. Funeral Service to be held at North East Surrey Crematorium on Tuesday 2nd June
Ed Milliband, Secretary of State for energy and climate change, was in Wandsworth last week to thrash out ideas with community campaigners on how communities, like Wandsworth, can live sustainably in the future. The three-day conference,
In loving memory of FRANCES MARGARET MARTIN Who passed away peacefully on the 17th May 2009. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. The funeral will take place at the North East Surrey Crematorium on Friday 29th May 2009 at 2.30pm Donations
Look who's 16! CHARLES SHAKESPEARE on 28th May 2009 With all our love Mum, David, Leony, Nan, Grandad and Dan XXXXXX Happy Anniversary Loraine and David!
In memory of much beloved husband, father and grandfather. Died suddenly at home in Wallington, aged 88. Born 1st November 1920, died 19th May 2009. Known as the People's Doctor remembered for his kindness, generosity and laughter. Funeral Service at
Passed peacefully away on the 14.5.2009 at St Christophers Hospice. All the family have treasured memories of him and he will be sadly missed by all those whose lives he has touched. God Bless. All our love Mum, Pete, Anne and Sue. Funeral at Beckenham
Loving memory of our dear mum and grandma who passed away 29th May 1988. Loved and missed, always in our thoughts. Eddy, Joyce, David and grandchildren
Passed away peacefully on 15th May 2009 aged 75. Service at Randalls Park Crematorium on Tuesday 2nd June at 3.30pm. No flowers please, donations if wished to Princess Alice Hospice, Esher.
Previously of Bramcote Avenue, Mitcham, sadly passed away suddenly on 29th April 2009, aged 86 years. All enquiries to Palmers Funeral Service, 30 Hardres Street, Ramsgate, Kent CT11 8QF. Tel: 01843 592720
With the constant promises of a hot summer and the credit crunch combined, more and more people will be staying home or considering UK holidays. So this poses the question of what to do. Wimbledon offers many activities especially for this season, for
A ferocious pitbull which mauled a charity worker in Sutton leaving her arms severely injured was left in a public area because he was too vicious to stay indoors, it is alleged. The 38-year-old charity worker, believed to be called Maureen
To a special son and brother Happy 18th 3.6.2009 Lots of love Mum, Dad, Pina and Luisa XXXX
It is just as well that not many scraps are started at the Voller household in Sutton. By Christmas, all four family members could have achieved black belts. The martial arts mastery began a year ago when Darcy Voller, then aged six, became
Hundreds of walkers were out in Croydon to raise money for breast cancer charities. Kate Holmes was Croydon’s organiser of the Avon Crocus Walks, which saw thousands of Avon representatives across the country walk for charity on June 2.
This picture shows a fallen tree that caused chaos and tram cancellations when it fell on some power lines yesterday morning. Engineers near the Woodside tram stop laboured for four hours to clear the tree and repair the lines so they could
The biggest ever replica Lions shirt is visiting London this weekend to gather more support for the British & Irish Lions. The Giant Shirt started the day with Johnny Vaughan and Lisa Snowdon at Capital FM before heading over to the HSBC Kingston branch
By Community Correspondent Nathalie Baur. I'm not a football fan. I read about the Red Devils Fans who are devastated by the European Champions Final played in Rome on Wednesday. Manchester United lost 2 - 0 to Barcelona. Sir Alex acknowledged
Fulham fanzine There’s Only One F in Fulham has claimed two awards in The New Football Pools Fanzine awards. They took the award for best Premier League print fanzine, with Craven Cottage Newsround scooping the award for best blog. More
A former leader of Wandsworth Council has been caught up in the MP expenses row after claiming taxpayer money for his house in Putney. The Daily Telegraph claimed Sir Paul Beresford, a Conservative MP who was leader of the council in the 1980s
Imagine the scene. It’s Oscars night 2009. Sean Penn gives a heartfelt acceptance speech after being given the best actor prize for his turn as trailblazing gay poltician Harvey Milk. He holds back the tears as he thanks his mum and is about to embark
Watch out! Super villains are descending on to the streets of Croydon this weekend. Inspired by the 70th anniversary of Marvel Comics, a group of residents has taken matters into its own hands by forming a league of masked criminals, with girls
Rockclimbing, abseiling, canoeing, and horseriding are not the usual interests you would associate with someone celebrating their 100th birthday. But a West Norwood woman who celebrated reaching her earlier this month tried out the activities
Belmont are early leaders of the Wimbledon & District League, but Merton Manor are just six points behind with two games in hand. Recent results: Merton 47 (2) Chessington 71 (8), Colliers Wood 72 (6) Morden 44 (4), Belmont 56 (2) Tooting Constitutional
Surrey have announced their team for their Middlesex Cup opener against Middlesex at Ladygate on Saturday. Team: 1: Daniel Morris Cheam, Zak Abro (Woodbridge Hill), Chris Young (Weybridge), Steve Touhy (Egham). 2: Doug Spittles (Shirley Park), Mike
The founder of a charity that empowers troubled young people has been celebrated at a glittering awards ceremony. Mitcham’s Anne Davies, chief executive of Jigsaw4u, was named Inspiring Woman of the Year by She Magazine. The winner was handed
Three members of the British Lions rugby team enjoyed a night out at Sandown Park last week before heading out for their tour of South Africa. Wasps’ Joe Worsley, who lives in Hampton, was joined by Irish fly-half Ronan O’Gara, Welsh players Stephen
Students at Burntwood School can be justifiably proud of themselves after winning an inter-school mock trial competition last month. A team of 15 year 8 pupils competed in the regional final of the Magistrates’ Court Mock Trial Competition
A Crystal Palace man who threatened to stab his victims in a spate of robberies on trains in Streatham, Tulse Hill and West Norwood has been jailed for three-and-a-half years. Gabriel Matu, 18, of no fixed address but local to the Crystal Palace
Talented Wandsworth students have made it to the finals of a fashion competition. Jacqueline Boakye and Lee-Ann Willoughby, both aged 17, were announced as finalists in this year’s Fashion Futures 2 (FF2) project, during a special exhibition
Possibly one of the most anticipated titles on the Playstation 3 this year, inFamous sees you take control of the creepy superhero/villain Cole MacGrath. The story takes off with a massive explosion in Empire City. At the centre of this explosion
Herne Hill’s Julien Allwood confirmed his ranking as the UK’s top U17 triple jumper by winning the South of England title at Ashford last weekend, recording 14.18m. Katie Snowden broke the Herne Hill club record in finishing as the runner-up in the women
Triple European junior women’s cross country champion Steph Twell races at the St Mary’s Classic track meeting at St Mary’s Twickenham next Wednesday (4.45pm). This event showcases the endurance performance centre at St Mary’s University College, which
Kingston & Polytechnic are aiming for an improved showing in their second senior Division One match of the season at Norman Park, Bromley, tomorrow. They came third in their opener at Kingsmeadow, but gained maximum points in the triple jump with Liz
London’s longest serving MEP paid a visit to the Tamil Saturday School in Tolworth on May 23, as politicians around the country gear up for next week’s European Parliament (EP) elections. The veteran politician, who is standing down this year
Holders Surrey had to settle for second place at this year’s women’s UK Inter-Counties Track and Field Champion-ships at Bedford over the bank holiday weekend. They made a flying start when Sutton & District’s Sarah Wellstead matched the success of Olympian
Double Paralympic gold medallist David Weir put his London Marathon disappointment to the back of his mind to top the podium at the BT Paralympic World Cup. The 29-year-old, who returned from Beijing with four medals last year, scooped 1,500m gold in
Homeowners offering tennis stars a place to crash away from the court have been told to make sure their properties meet safety standards. Wimbledon residents are set to make up to £9,000 a week renting their house to players and coaches during
Twickenham-based Mo Farah broke the British 10km road running record in winning the second BUPA London 10km race on Sunday morning. The European indoor 3,000m champion ran clear of Kenya’s Samuel Kosgei to cross the finishing line at The Mall in 27 minutes
Like it or not, there is no staying out of the headlines for Raynes Park-based rugby starlet Danny Cipriani. Touted as the natural successor to Jonny Wilkinson when he took the World Cup winner’s place at fly-half for England in last season’s Six Nations
A man who bought a secondhand iPod was stunned when he discovered raunchy photos of scantily clad women on it. The iPod also showed a young man posing with what looks like an air pistol. Kristian Towell, 27, from Brighton, bought the
A patient from an Alzheimers’ ward, which was closed down last year, died two months after being moved to another home, her son said. Jim Aberdein’s mother was in the late stages of Alzheimer and being cared for at Sutton Hospital’s Malvern
Four of Croydon’s most competitive cooks battled it out on Channel 4’s Come Dine With Me on Sunday. A professional deerstalker, a single mum, an Italian photographer and a personal assistant took turns to host their idea of the perfect dinner
Epsom and Ewell High School which was put in special measures at the end of last year has made huge improvements in just a few months say Ofsted inspectors. Ofsted officials had good news for two Ewell schools, the High School and Danetree
A budding young pastry chef has made it to the final stages of the Craft Guild of Chefs Young chef of the year award. Will Torrent of Bachmann’s Patisserie in Thames Ditton reached the final three and will find out if he has won at an awards
Kingston has seen the biggest rise in road accidents in the whole of London, new figures from Transport for London have revealed. The number of casualties on the borough’s streets hit 423 in 2008, up 23 per cent on the previous year.
Deputy Labour leader and Leader of the Commons Harriet Harman has written to the sister of beaten footballer Robbie Hughes personally, to assure her her brother’s case is being treated “seriously” by senior Government ministers. Miss Harman
A Chessington woman who used her tough upbringing to reach out to troubled teenagers has been honoured with an Inspiring Woman of the Year award. Anne Davies, 53, was brought up in Kingston by a father with a gambling addiction and bipolar
The inspector overseeing the inquiry into an appeal for a controversial development was confronted by an angry resident during a site visit last week. The Worcester Park resident remonstrated with the inspector at the junction of Green Lane
A young boy, on the fringe of gang membership, was paid an early morning visit by the gangs unit as part of a new police crime initiative. Croydon police Sergeant Darin Birmingham from Operation Aries, paid the 13-year-old boy and his mother
