Rosehill Ladies have enjoyed convincing victories in home clashes with Merton (50-24) and West Park (32-21). v Merton: Rink 1: Denise Porter, Joan Pyett, Peggy Bailey, Doreen Palmer. Rink 2: Diane Gill, Jan Jenner, Joyce Hill, Patricia Shimell. v West
Wandsworth were the leading inner-borough at the Balfour Beatty London Youth Games, finishing fifth overall. The borough were overall winners of the boys’ volleyball thanks to a team drawn from pupils of Ernest Bevin, Elliot and Graveney Schools. They
Students challenging a world record danced to the Michael Jackson hit Thriller in an attempt to Beat It. The 354 students from the Oasis Academy got on the floor after Working Day and Night on their routine since the challange began in May.
Harlequins RL centre David Howell has received a three-match ban after being sent off in the 40-12 defeat at Wigan on Friday night. The Australian back saw red after striking Sam Tomkins in the face with a combination of forearm and elbow. Charged with
The council have been accused on going back on their word after plans emerged for a £1bn incinerator in south London. Cabinet member for the environment Councillor Phil Thomas had vowed an incinerator would not be built under a Conservative
England team manager Martin Johnson and elite rugby director Rob Andrew today announced the 32-man England Senior Elite Player and Saxons Elite Player squads. There is a strong Harlequins presence, with British Lions hero Ugo Monye, number
Kempton Park - All Weather Flat First Race Time: 6:20pm Notable Jockeys: Former champion jockey Seb Sanders. William Carson - grandson of former champion jockey Willie Carson - travels to Kempton having raced at Lingfield Park earlier
Sandown Park has today announced that all enclosures at the racecourse have now sold out for Wednesday, July 22, which features a live Simply Red concert after racing. Managing director David Mackinnon said: “We are thrilled that the concert nights
While some of its clientele will be pumping iron others could be more interested in pumping beer if a new licence is granted for a Ewell gym. A gym could serve alcohol from 6.30am until 1am and stay open until 2am every night of the week at
Cheam continued their good run in local competitions by winning recent rounds of the Past Times and New Surrey League Top Ten and League matches, writes David Miller. The League victory over Southey was the sixth in a row and means that Cheam has now
After a solid start to the campaign, the Herne Hill Harriers men's team kicked into gear in emphatic style with a victory in the second fixture of the British Athletics League at Norman Park track. In the first ever BAL match to be hosted by local
Woodmansterne 3rd XI, for the third league game in a row, had to travel to near the Surrey/Hampshire border, ths time to play Woking and Horsell. Woodmansterne were won the toss and elected to field. The bowling was opened as usual with Ted Giles
Sutton United have added a home friendly with Crystal Palace to their pre-season schedule. The match will take place at Gander Green Lane on Saturday, July 25. A visit to Havant & Waterlooville, orginally scheduled for that day,
The condition of two of three siblings still fighting for life more than two weeks after an arson attack has worsened. Junaid Masud, 16, his brother, Zain, 22, and sister, Nabiha, 21, were all left in a critical condition in hospital following
A free family event at the Rose Theatre is offering children the chance to showcase their talent on July 24. Kingston Parents Forum hosts the event between 10am and 4pm, in partnership the theatre and the Me We theatre group. The day
Woodmansterne 2nd X1 made a mockery of league positions as they swept aside Merrow in a one-sided away victory. Winning the toss, Woods insterted Merrow, and soon made inroads as Paul Movel and Guy Chamberlayne each claimed early wickets. The Merrow
A month-long planning inquiry into the future of Crystal Palace Park has begun with campaigners calling for “over ambitious” plans to be thrown out. The London Development Agency’s (LDA) £67m plans for the historic park saw protesters gather in
A woman who robbed a Morden man at knife point on Saturday is wanted by police. Police said the 23-year-old victim was waiting for a bus at 4am in Stonecot Hill, opposite Garth Road, when the woman and a male accomplice stole his iPhone, digital
The first person on the scene of a dramatic crash in Crystal Palace, that left a man fighting for his life, has described the “shocking” scenes he witnessed. Nayan Patel, 50, ran into the Braziliana Cafe in Westow Hill moments after a van crashed
A Croydon personal trainer has reached the July heat of a competition which hopes to find glamour stars of the future. Mother-of-one Justina Elumeze, from Norbury, is competing for the chance to be crowned UK Bikini Babe 2009. The six
After a solid start to the campaign, Herne Hill Harriers men's team kicked into gear in emphatic style with a victory in the second fixture of the British Athletics League at Norman Park, Bromley. In the first ever BAL match to be hosted by local rivals
If, like me, you have a need for speed, then Kempton Park is where you should be this Saturday, to experience the thrill of the Can-Am Spyder. Bombardier Recreational Products are bringing this eye-catching three-wheeler to the Sunbury venue
A pervert is wanted by police after groping women and exposing himself in Morden Hall Park. The man attacked five women, the youngest just 16, after engaging them in conversation during the week-long sequence of attacks. Police say the
South London Harriers’ women finished second in their Southern Women's League Premier League track and field match at Reading last week, just 27 points behind Stevenage, writes Viv Gardner. There were notable performances from sprinters Shayohe Simao
Double Olympic gold medal winner Sarah Webb has sent a message of good luck to the England Women's rugby team ahead of a busy season which includes the Nations Cup next month, the RBS 6 Nations and the 2010 IRB Women's Rugby World Cup. The Weybridge-based
A fine performance enabled Woodmansterne 1st XI to overturn promotion placed Deando Ruxley on Saturday. Put into bat, they lost Pryor early and the pace and unnecssarily short-pitched bowling of Bester caused problems, particularly for Ronak Patel
The fun of the roaring twenties and thirties comes to Fairfield Halls on Wednesday afternoon in the form of Britain’s favourite hot swing orchestra, The Charleston Chasers. With a 10-piece orchestra and three vocalists, the show is jam packed with
Gospel music is taking over Fairfield Halls next week as Jofish Muzik in association with We Sing U Sing present the five-day long Summer Song Gospel Music Festival. It's the first time in Croydon's history it has had such a festival and it's a pretty
A strong second place in the final Ebbisham League match at Sutton on Sunday was enough to clinch the title for the Croydon Harriers U13 and U15 boys. The star performance however was a non-scoring discus best of 43.29m from Faraz Rafi which lifts
Second-placed Twickenham Ladies were beaten by third-placed Holmesdale in their Southern League clash on The Green on Sunday. A 95-run second-wicket stand between sisters Hazel Lovegrove (58) and Grace Lovegrove (64) proved the cornerstone of the Holmesdale
Matt York admits he has a simple target for the coming season at Tooting & Mitcham - to stay fit again. York, who returned to Imperial Fields from Carshalton in November last year and made 26 appearances for the Terrors, was one of the few Tooting players
A Thames Ditton widower was delighted this week, when the Elmbridge Guardian and Shoots garden centre, Cobham, presented him with a statue to replace one stolen from his garden by thieves. Charles Piper, 61, was distraught when he discovered
A blood donor from Kingston has been honoured after he rolled up his sleeves and donated blood 100 times. Harry Matthews received a crystal decanter from the National Blood Service (NBS) at a ceremony in Covent Garden. Each blood donation
Dulwich and West Norwood MP Tessa Jowell has denied rumours she is standing down at the next election. An article in the Mail on Sunday claimed Labour sources said it was an “open secret” she did not intend to fight for her seat at the next
New figures released by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) show that the number of cases of MRSA (bacteraemia) at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals during 2008/09 are the lowest since records began. The new data also shows the trust
Televisions, computers and furniture from the derelict Raven’s Ait buildings are being needlessly thrown away by council contractors clearing the island, concerned residents have claimed. A barge has been moored up to the island in the Thames
Ewell driver David McDonald impressed in rounds 11 and 12 of the Michelin Formula Renault UK Championship at Silverstone last weekend. The Formula Renault UK rookie claimed eighth and ninth place finishes in the two races to move up to 11th
Police believe reports of a gunman on the loose in Hersham were a hoax, after they failed to locate any suspects. Officers attended Vaux Crescent, Hersham, at about 6.40pm on Friday, July 3, following reports shots had been heard in the area
John Harries fired a two under par 70 to top the latest qualifier for the Crown Golf English PGA Assistants’ Championship. The Sunbury Golf Centre assistant was in good form at Pyrford with two birdies and an eagle at the 308-year par-four 15th, offset
Two comedians will be giving audiences a sneak preview of their Edinburgh Festival shows at the cornerHOUSE arts centre on Friday. Sian Hutchinson has written and will perform her one woman show Clutching at Straws - a comedy about a young American
Chertsey Town crank up for the start of the coming football season on Saturday (July 11), with a home fixture against Staines Lammas at 3pm. There will be a quick return to Alwyns Lane the following Tuesday (July 14), with Staines Town as the visitors
The International Youth Arts Festival has inspired a young theatre group Ugly Duckling who will perform Carrie’s War at the performing arts centre at Kingston Grammar School tonight. Set up by 13-year-old Anastasia Palikeras, the group will
Worcester Park increased their lead at the top of the table to 15 points with a five-wicket win over Warlingham that condemned their opponents to bottom place, writes Hany Mustapha. Skipper Fell put the visitors in on another flat Park track, backing
Crystal Palace skipper Shaun Derry has tipped new signings Freddie Sears and Darren Ambrose to have a big impact at the club - but warned the Eagles they need to continue to strengthen if they are to challenge for promotion. Sears, who joined
Old Emanuel have a clear vision of a brighter future in their centenary year after the installation of floodlights in a project delivered through the RFU facilities framework. The Surrey club put up the lights at their Blagdons ground between Wimbledon
The Momeraths are returning to Kingston for a Banquet Records – New Slang double header next Thursday. The band, who recently performed at Glastonbury, will be celebrating the release of their new single, Millipede Stomps and they gave us the lowdown
Hairy Marcus Akin could be heading back to Brentford after being nominated to face the public vote this week. The long-haired lothario is up against posh politican Freddie,who has already survived four evictions. Rulebreakers Charlie, Kris
Sutton United boss Paul Doswell has revealed he is close to losing his battle to keep hold of midfielder Kelvin McIntosh after the former Hampton & Richmond Borough man went missing in action this week. The 25-year-old, who is based
Suspected swine flu sufferers in Surrey will no longer be tested for the disease but automatically given drugs to treat it. NHS Surrey made the shift last week in line with national guidance, after the number of cases increased but symptoms
Green fingered competitors battled it out for awards and prizes at the weekend. Flower fans took part in the Mitcham Horticultural Society’s summer show. Event organiser Bob Vickers said: “Some 124 exhibits were on display including
These two pop gurus from Putney are setting up a music group for budding songsters this summer. Voice coach Alexis Constantinou, 37 and his producer friend Svein Edvardsen, 42, will hold open mic nights for the community at the Half Moon Pub
Crystal Palace are looking at Norwich City goalkeeper Stuart Nelson as a possible replacement for Darryl Flahavan, who looks set to leave the club. Reserve stopper Flahavan has grown frustrated at his lack of first team chances at the Eagles since signing
Your local safer neighbourhood team could have a new name under council plans. The council is looking at rebranding the teams to fit more with the areas that they serve. There are currently 25 safer neighbourhood teams in Croydon, one
A burglar with a “friendly” approach to his victims is being sought by police. The man, who struck in Balham last month, is said to climb through people’s windows before asking them politely to hand over their valuables. Police are looking
With the season now over football-starved teenagers from across south London took part in a new three-a-side version of the beautiful game, designed to encourage better skill and technique than its 11-a-side equivalent. Youngsters aged 12
Volunteers have kicked off a year long fundraising partnership in Morden. Staff at Sainsbury’s in London Road will team up with St Raphael’s Hospice in North Cheam to raise vital cash for the good cause. On Friday volunteers from the
Golfers whose games ended up in the rough after Horton Park Golf Couse went into administration are all set for a happy golfing future. Maple Leaf Golf which owns Chichester and Hill Barn Golf Clubs in Sussex, has acquired Horton Park Golf
Young campaigners are fighting to save the only night bus route between Croydon and Sutton after it was cancelled last weekend. Laura Wheeler, 22 and her sister May, 22, fear vulnerable Sutton youths will be forced to take unlicensed cabs or
While some youngsters learn maths and science from text books, a special group at Cypress Junior School is getting hands on experience. The Inventors Club started last year and sparked a huge interest from students but because of the demand
Thousands of festival fans flocked to Streatham on Saturday for the opening event of the area’s premiere cultural event, the Streatham Festival. The record number of visitors to the event, named Splash at the Top of the Common, watched musicians
Why are the rich and famous - Kate Moss, Sir Philip Green and Pat Cash to name but three - flocking to Kingston for lunch? Because Jo Wood, estranged wife of Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood, opened a temporary restaurant in the dining room of her Victorian
Surrey Police have been dragged into the investigation into the death of Evening Standard seller Ian Tomlinson during the G20 protests, after it was alleged the officer at the centre of the inquiry was able to join the force after a vetting blunder
Two Merton parks are set to be smartened up in a major investment programme. Some £133,000 of landscaping improvements will be made at Morden Park and Morden Recreation Ground. The work will be funded with cash paid by developers building in
THE CROYDON (ON STREET PARKING PLACES) (LIMITED TIME) (NO.1) TRAFFIC ORDER 1999 (AMENDMENT NO.1) TRAFFIC ORDER 2009 THE CROYDON (WAITING AND LOADING RESTRICTION) (AMENDMENT NO.9) TRAFFIC ORDER 2009. www.croydon.gov.uk 1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
THE CROYDON (WAITING AND LOADING RESTRICTION) (AMENDMENT NO.8) TRAFFIC ORDER 2009. www.croydon.gov.uk 1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Croydon Council on 6 July 2009 made the above-mentioned Traffic Order under the relevant Sections of
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT, 1984 SECTION 14, AS AMENDED BY SECTION 4(7) OF SCHEDULE 5 TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 1985. TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC www.croydon.gov.uk 1. Croydon Council HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that to facilitate water main
PLANNING (LISTED BUILDINGS AND CONSERVATION AREAS) ACT 1990 SOUTH NORWOOD CONSERVATION AREA www.croydon.gov.uk Application Number: 09/01512/P Proposed development: Upgrade of the existing Airwave installation comprising
PLANNING(LISTED BUILDINGS AND CONSERVATION AREAS) ACT 1990THE EAST INDIA ESTATE CONSERVATION AREA www.croydon.gov.uk The Council have received an application for planning permission to carry out the following development within the above conservation
