Having already brought the Romans, Victorians and Tudors to life in all their gory glory, Birmingham Stage Company (BSC) turns its attentions to the First and Second World Wars as they bring their latest versions of Terry Deary’s Horrible Histories
Half a dozen police officers had to intervene to stop parking wardens towing away a Streatham Hill resident’s car, after outraged residents had blocked in their tow-truck. Streatham Hill resident Pamela Janson-Smith said she was directed by
Mel South reckons she has a great chance to progress after being drawn against France's Mathilde Johansson at Wimbledon. South will face the world number 87 for the first time, with the prospect of facing seventh seed Vera Zvonareva in round two. South
Esher is to lose one of its most historically important buildings after the Government confirmed today it would call in for review a planning application that will see the demolition of 18th century Moore Place. Moore Place Holdings submitted
Matt Lucas, star of Little Britain, will play Joe Orton's lover and murderer Kenneth Halliwell in Prick Up Your Ears at Richmond Theatre in August, prior to the show's West End run. Simon Bent's new play is set in the pair's Islington home
Council staff and the police are joining forces to tackle touts illegally selling tickets at Wimbledon Tennis Championships over the next fortnight. Wandsworth Council has again teamed up with Merton Council, the Metropolitan Police and
The “noise police” will patrol the streets of Kingston from this weekend, with powers to seize music equipment from rowdy parties. A council environmental health officer will be out every Saturday night until the end of August to respond to
Walton’s Tim Brabants MBE thinks London can put on the best Olympic Games ever. Brabants, 32, was supporting last week’s Thames Water London Youth Games Regatta at the London Regatta Centre, Docklands, and watched more than 400 youngsters from 33 London
In their first competitive season, Hurst Park Juniors have become champions of the Surrey Primary League U9s Division One by winning their last match of the season. At the beginning of the season they were placed in the U9s Division Three but their
A Hersham mum who survived breast cancer has urged other women to join her in the fight against the disease. Lisa Williamson, 33, is taking part in the 5km Race for Life fundraising event for Cancer Research at Epsom racecourse on Sunday, June
Further to this weeks topic, the people from Wines of Rioja are sponsoring a fantastic summertime event on the 27th and 28th of June. TAPAS FANTASTICAS is a celebration of the great wines of Rioja in harmony with some brilliant Tapas produced
TV personality and former undercover reporter Donal MacIntyre has been beaten up in an East Molesey winebar in a suspected revenge attack for his expose on Chelsea football hooligans nine years ago. MacIntyre, 43, who was the runner up in
An entrepreneur hopes to beat the credit crunch by selling children’s clothes from her bedroom. Fashion graduate Kate Walker launched her nearly-new clothing website after realising discerning mothers wanted the best clothes for their children
A man who bought equipment for a banned terrorist organisation that could have been used to make a bomb has been jailed for two years. Arunachalam Chrishanthakumar, aka AC Shanthan, purchased electronic and computer equipment for members of
A former Big Brother contestant accused of carrying a knife in public has been cleared. Alexndra De Gale, 24, was accused of having brandished a knife at three women after they teased her about exiting Big Brother. Miss De Gale, of Allen
Until now the hip-hop scene has appeared more preoccupied with glorifying pimped-out Hummers than promoting sustainable travel. But one nine-year-old eco-rapper is putting the bling into walking as he records an advert for the dance music radio
Kingston College students have created an animation with BBC21cc to accompany a poetry reading by pop star Jarvis Cocker. The artist recorded a reading of William Blake’s London for a BBC Radio One show and poetry season. The animation
Former school pupils who gave their lives in the First and Second World Wars have been honoured in a new memorial. The plaque, unveiled on Thursday at the South Wimbledon Community Association, marks the efforts of those who studied at the
The family of a former public schoolboy murdered in Ashtead has been ordered by the council to remove flower tributes from outside the place where he was killed. Family and friends of Matthew Demko, 25, who was bludgeoned to death with a metal
British Lions coach Ian McGeechan has revealed Quins winger Ugo Monye’s finishing prowess tipped the selection scales in his favour for Saturday’s first Test against South Africa. The 26-year-old has scored four tries on tour so far to add to the 10
A Kingston primary school has gone back to basics in order to raise money for the school’s parents and staff association by holding its first ever car boot sale. Inspired by the tough economic times, St Agatha’s Catholic School open up its
Surrey's Wimbledon hopefuls have been given tough, yet winnable, ties after the draw for the First Round was made this morning. New Malden's Mel South, currently ranked 130 in the world, will face France's Mathilde Johansson, world number 87
Three people were charged on Wednesday with money laundering and fraud offences after officers discovered what they say are counterfeit clothing and works of art at their homes. Grant Howard, 43, and Vesna Grandes-Howard, 32 of Birdhurst Rise
Unused mobile phones donated by Lambeth residents are to be reconfigured for use as “999 only” alarms by victims of domestic violence. The move is part of the foneforsafety project which is being adopted in Lambeth after successful trials elsewhere
A 15-year-old boy was found in possession of thousands of pounds in dyed notes on Wednesday. Officers from the Operation Aries team received information leading them to believe the teenager had the money hidden away in his property from a cash-in-transit
Reigning Middlesex County League Premier Division and current table-toppers Ealing overcame a game Twickenham side by 38 runs last night. Ealing posted a very competitive 168 off their allotted 20 overs, the consistent Luke Stoughton providing the backbone
Strikers Danny Webber and Freddie Sears could be on the verge of joining Crystal Palace, with both understood to favour a move to the south London club. Webber, released by Sheffield United at the end of last season, has been linked with the
A four car pile-up in the fast lane of the A3 near New Malden caused significant traffic delays in both directions this morning, as drivers slowed down to look at the crash. Two ambulances and a police car were on the scene just before 9am diverting
Police today appealed for witnesses to a mass brawl in Richmond town centre. Officers were called to the Quadrant after reports of a group of youths attacking a lone man, at about 2am last Saturday. When three passers-by tried to help
Beatrix Potter, Swan Lake, La Traviata and a live screening from the National Theatre, all special events happening at Vue's Purley Way cinema this fortnight. The fiesta kicks off on Thursday with Phèdre, a play taking place at the National Theatre
Two brothers who claim they are Tooting’s answer to Elvis and Tom Jones are to headline an event at Battersea Arts Centre this summer. Joel and Daniel Ewens, from Tooting Bec Road, will serenade audiences in an Elvis Summer Festival held on
She has been gone a long time but Eurovision Song Contest winner Dana (not the Israeli transsexual but the Irish singer victorious in 1970) is back and set to embark on her first tour in almost two decades. The 57-year-old has been busy in that time
Most managers would snap your arm off for Ryman League Division One South’s most potent strike force, but Kingstonian boss Alan Dowson has admitted his front two are giving him one or two headaches. Bobby Traynor and Carl Wilson-Denis banged
When a riot on a Croydon bus in 2000 put the lives of teenage twins in danger, Geoff Heathman, had no second thoughts about jumping in to defend the vulnerable boys. Standing up to a group of armed thugs, the 63-year-old put his own life in
Relatives of patients in Springfield Hospital’s secure units celebrated Carers’ Week this year with a special event. Families met with hospital staff on June 10 to learn about the hospital’s forensic service, which treats and rehabilitate patients
A television show which reunites lost heirs with their family fortunes has featured a Purley man and his £400,000 estate. Heir Hunters uses financial detectives to look through reams of birth, death and marriage certificates to find the rightful
Ashtead’s village traders are to reward customers under a new loyalty card scheme. The Support Ashtead Shops card will launch on July 1 and more than 30 shops have already signed up. Retailers have been working on the scheme since April
A second outdoor gym has been opened in Mitcham as a craze to get fit in the sunshine continues to sweep the area. Merton’s new mayor, Councillor Nick Draper, last week opened the facility in Figges Marsh to the delight of residents who have
An innovative scheme to discourage theft of disabled parking badges has been extended by Lambeth Council. Disabled drivers can now use their white badges in any disabled bay in Lambeth at any time of day. The badges are specific to particular
Why not join a working party to take part in the Carshalton Lavender 2009 Harvest? The project is looking for volunteers to help with this year’s harvest and offers a range of activities including a barbecue, lavender oil distillation display
A Tooting man has pleaded guilty to drugs and weapons offences at Kingston Crown Court. Patrick Lyons, of Strathdon Drive, was convicted of intent to supply amphetamines and cannabis as well as possession of a stun gun on May 27. He
A nurse has been commended for trudging 18 miles through heavy snow twice to save the life of a patient needing kidney dialysis. Debbie Noble, 49, lived up to her name by making the arduous round trip in February while many workers stayed home
The number of babies born in Kingston has risen by 25 per cent in the past seven years, according to new population figures. In 2008, 2,248 newborns came into the world in Kingston, up from 1,787 in 2001. Despite the increase, Kingston
Cousins from Croydon and Sutton are enlisting with one of the country’s most decorated army regiments – the Princess of Wales’ Royal Regiment (PWRR). Joining 2nd Battalion PWRR, Robert and Stuart Clarkson are both due to head out to the battalion
Severely mentally ill patients are being kept in police cells and transported in officers’ caged vans in a “dangerous and undesirable” situation in Sutton, police and politicians warned. Cops are forced to take care of vulnerable patients who
Staff of Lovell, an Ashtead building project have raised £51,000 for Coins Foundation. The Ashtead staff took part in a number of charity events over the last year including golfing days and a charity ball. Their donation went to Coins
Glitz and glamour meets thrift and thread as Croydon’s second annual fashion festival returns next week. Catwalk models will parade cutting-edge clothes yet to hit the shops and a series of events will show off the latest trends in credit crunch
Lambeth’s mayor will be giving a pedal-by-pedal guide to his London to Brighton bike ride this Sunday via website Twitter. The social networking fan will be posting photos and messages as he takes on the 54 mile journey with Lambeth Council
A diamond birthday has been marked with a sparkling celebration in Wimbledon. The Wimbledon and District Synagogue marked its 60th birthday with a charity ball earlier this month. The black tie event, which featured dancing, dining and
A police drugs raid was called off on Friday night, after a suspected firearms incident in Chessington. Officers had been preparing to carry out the raid as part of National Tackling Drugs Week, but a last minute call called for their withdrawal
