An Oscar-winning Esher resident has been presented with an honorary degree from the University for the Creative Arts in Farnham. Billy Williams, 80, who was also awarded an OBE last month for services to the film industry, has been the cinematographer
Phoebe Dorden, aged three, shares a biscuit with favourite teddy bear at a Clapham Common picnic held in aid of Trinity Hospice last Monday.
Can you solve the mystery of the whereabouts of a bronze arch over the gateposts of Surbiton Hospital? Hospital campaigner Peter Bell is convinced it has gone missing. A spokesman for the hospital said the arch had come down 25 to 30 years ago.
Celebrity chef and TV presenter Ainsley Harriott helped a clapham carehome raise more than £44,000 for the charity. More than 800 people attended the annual Nightingale Funday last Sunday where Mr Harriott helped judge a talent competition.
A dedicated donor has claimed an award for giving blood. Wimbledon resident Roger Mathews, 70, was presented with a trophy by the National Blood Service (NBS) at a ceremony in central London. Mr Mathews, of Durrington Park Road, was one of 122 top
Grass fires are a risk during the hot weather, Lambeth residents have been warned. The London Fire Brigade is urging residents to do everything they can to prevent grass fires. Officers say the fire can be caused by not extinguishing campfires
A school teacher and science co-ordinator is helping pupils do their bit for the environment. Divina Phillips, 29, is working with students from Stanley Park Junior School, where she teaches to develop green projects such as recycling bins in each room
After 75 years of bringing the Bard to local theatregoers, Richmond Shakespeare Society (RSS) is celebrating its three-quarters-of-a-century not out with an outdoor production of Much Ado About Nothing, writes Will Gore. The show will run
Elmbridge Council has splashed out by giving the showers at the Hurst Pool in Dunstall Way, East Molesey, a makeover. The renovation project has left the shower areas clean with new cubicles. Additional funding came from the Government, which is supporting
Children and young people from the Children’s Trust were treated to afternoon tea and Caribbean music last Sunday, thanks to Epsom Rotary Club. The local Rotarians picked the Trust to benefit from the Kids Out day, an initiative run by Rotary clubs
The Summer Picnics Concerts series is returning to Hampton Pools at the end of July with Hayley Westenra, the Puppini Sisters and Paul Carrack all set to perform. Carrack, who has enjoyed a succesful solo career and been a member of Roxy Music
Croydon’s annual fashion extravaganza finished last Sunday night after nine days of stylish events in the town centre. The Fashion Festival, which ran from June 20, showcased the brightest new talent in the borough. On Wednesday, aspiring young designers
A Nasa rocket scientist whose life was saved by Kingston midwives two decades ago has visited the hospital for a reunion with staff. Vinita Marwaha, known as Minnie by family, from Surbiton, was born at 28 weeks weighing 1lb 10oz 22 years ago
Luke Garrard admits he is straining at the leash after returning to full training following his eight-month injury-nightmare. The Kingsmeadow favourite was forced to watch from the sidelines as the Dons wrapped up the Blue Square South title
More than 2,000 young athletes took part in the county’s own mini Olympics, competing in 10 different sports. Youngsters in Reigate and Banstead came home loaded with medals, winning six gold, five silver and one bronze medal, while Mole Valley team
A soldier from Sutton is keeping a sharp eye on the Taliban in Afghanistan. Fusilier Chris Wenham, 20, is a member of 2nd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, which recruits from London. The former Glenthorne High School pupil is 10 weeks into
Heroic Transformer Bumblebee continued his mission to save the world from the evil Decepticons by dropping into the Tesco Express store in New Malden on July 1. Roaring into town in his car form - a bright yellow Chevrolet Camaro - the Autobot took
An animal hospital celebrated 10 years of caring for mutts and moggies with a very special guest. Actress Annette Crosbie OBE visited the Blue Cross Animal Hospital in Colliers Wood with her dog Otto to see its vets and nurses in action. The star
Jive in the Drive, a night of musical entertainment for everyone, is back by popular demand on Saturday July 11 at the Headley Drive Playing Field in Epsom Downs. The event, organised by Epsom Downs Primary School, starts at 5pm and there will be demonstrations
A team of green-fingered adults with learning difficulties have been working on a project set up and run by Croydon Adult Learning and Training (Calat), to create their own courtyard garden. The group has been hard at work constructing garden furniture
A festival to inspire people to use greener transport, get active and lead healthy lifestyles will be held in Sutton this month. Manor Park grounds will host the Move it at the Manor festival, organised by Smarter Travel Sutton – a partnership
A coroner has apologised to the family of a young couple who died in a car crash in Spain, for the length of time it took to complete their inquest. Surbiton couple Emily Scourfield, 24, and Jamie Grafton, 27, and another passenger died on August 21,
Disadvantaged young people are being left behind by the job recruitment system, a teaching specialist has claimed. Last week, Lynn Reddick of Nescot Further Education College in Epsom, told businesses about a scheme to stop youngsters with learning difficulties
A freediver is looking to make waves in the world of diving. Chris Holmes started free diving a year ago and has trained himself. Supported by Croydon business AD2000 services, Mr Holmes competes in two disciplines – dynamic (swimming
Surrey County Council (SCC) is warning the public about a charity collection leaflet being distributed under the name of a company that has been dissolved. The leaflet, which includes the name of W&W Help ltd, asks for donations of unwanted clothing
Hundreds of eels have been given an electric shock as part of a project to monitor fish populations in the river Wandle. The Environment Agency’s (EA) sampling and monitoring team used the electro-fishing techniques to temporarily stun 671
