Oscar-winning screenwriter Julian Fellowes wrote the screenplay for The Young Victoria, which is released on DVD next week, and he tells us why one the film’s primary locations, Ham House, provided the perfect double for Kensington Palace The location
The Brentford home of MPs Alan and Ann Keen is today a crime scene while police investigate an alleged sex attack. Two weeks ago a group of 10 squatters moved into the home and were yesterday ordered to leave by a judge - it is believed the
Staines Town’s first pre-season match ended in a 4-0 defeat at AFC Hayes at Stockley Park on Thursday night. As well as changing most of their side at half-time, Hayes took the unusual step of changing their strip – from red to white. After a shaky
This is the man police want to trace in connection with a series of crimes, including a recent burglary. Police say Jeffrey Beaumont, 40, could be staying in Streatham, and has links to Tulse Hill and Brixton. Until recently he lived
The final touches are being put to an important private film and theatre collection which is unveiled to the public next week. The Sheridan Morley theatre collection was donated to Kingston University by Ruth Leon, the broadcaster and theatre
More than a hundred young people and parents converged on Wallington town centre last night to protest against the axing of the N213 night-bus service. Laura Wheeler, who organised the event to protest about the withdrawal of the Sutton to
A charity day has been organised in memory of a nine-year-old boy who was killed in a road accident. Dale Anscombe died nine years ago in a road accident in Outwood Lane, Chipstead. His family and friends are determined that he will
The swine flu pandemic has come to the borough, with one Kingston school branded “careless and stupid” by parents after refusing to close its doors when a pupil became infected. Children from Our Lady Immaculate (OLI), Tolworth and Grand Avenue
The secret life of children’s TV legends has come under the microscope thanks to one New Malden man, who has written a book full of anecdotes from the stars of yesteryear. Quirky author Garry Vaux has rounded up a string of former presenters
A mother has been handed an extra treat by the charity that helped look after her sick son. Raynes Park resident Ciara Laker won £200 of make up from children’s hospice charity Chase in a lucky draw held to promote their new newsletter.
Carshalton-based Yourlocal cinema.com needs votes to go through to the National Lottery Awards final. The company, which runs a website with information about subtitled and audio-described film screenings taking place around the UK, for people
St John’s Therapy Centre in Battersea was officially opened last week by Ann Keen, parliamentary under-secretary of the department of health. The centre, in St John's Hill, offers a range of health services, two GP practices, a day hospital
Guides, Brownies and Rainbows got back to nature with an adventure under canvas. The Greater London West Guirlguiding Annual Review took place at Heyswood Campsite in Cobham recently. Hundreds of girls from Merton, Kingston, Richmond
Kingston College bosses are looking at properties in the town centre to aid their expansion plan. Student numbers have increased by 23 per cent over the past four years and are expected to grow further, prompting a call for more space.
A boarded up pub in West Norwood has been targetted by squatters. The Gipsy Queen in Norwood High Street, has been home to the group of squatters for a number of weeks. The pub is boarded up and has been unused for several years.
Croydon Council’s private police force has been given extra powers to target antisocial behaviour. Neighbourhood Enforcement Officers (Neos) have been granted extra powers by Croydon police. They can now insist on getting names and addresses
One of the world’s most powerful press barons had a secret country getaway set in 400 acres of park and woodlands. After an extensive refurbishment, Cherkley Court’s grounds are now open to the public. Chris Wood looks at the history of the famous stately
The Penny Dreadfuls may have started out in improvisation and made their name in Victorian-themed sketch shows, but right now they are trying something completely different - comedy thriller plays. With appearances alongside David Walliams and a role
Sutton is a great places to live but few people say they influence decision making and crime is still a top priority, a survey has revealed. Results from the Place Survey show 80.3 per cent are satisfied with the area as a place to live compared
A man was stabbed several times in the chest outside a pub in South Norwood. Police were called to the Duke of Clarence pub in Portland Road at 2.30am this morning after reports of a stabbing. Paramedics and officers found a man in his
Sutton United supporters can now apply to buy a stake in the club. Shares in Sutton United FC Ltd, are being put up for sale for £50 each, but the club will only accept applications for a minimum of five shares and all applications have to be approved
Ashford Town (Middlesex) goalkeeper Paul Burgess has become the first player in the club’s 45-year history to be awarded a testimonial. Butler, a lifelong Tottenham Hotspur fan, will be honoured with the visit of a Spurs Legends side to Short Lane
