By Megan Mansfield Who says teenagers spend their days sleeping, playing on their X-boxes and hanging out on street corners? A group of girls from Surbiton High School Sixth Form have no time for any of those things with their gruelling rowing
By Community Correspondent Georgia Collins The average community is built of various different people with different occupations minding each others business. Within these communities people bond through work, through education or bumping
By community correspondent Amani Patel Halloween is just around the corner. For most, this probably means dressing the kids up, carving the pumpkin and taking them trick or treating. Perhaps now it is time for something new and to give the children
Visitors to Sanderstead recreation ground on Saturday night burned a guy on a magnificent bonfire and were treated to a breathtaking fireworks display. The Rotary Club of Croydon Jubilee and Croydon Round Table, who organised the event, were
Disabled people who struggle to reach libraries can now access text and audio files online, thanks to a £9,900 remote download system. Anyone with a Croydon library card and any members of Croydon College library can sign up to use the system
Cold, crisp and dry weather created the perfect climate for a dazzling display of fireworks across Wandsworth, lighting up the night sky for thousands of delighted spectators. Residents travelled from all corners of the borough to take part
The winning photograph of this year’s Croydon in Bloom photo competition is a striking image of an office building from an unusual perspective. The picture, submitted by Will Armstrong was one of nearly 250 entries that were received of an
Young artists shone when they took to the stage for Elmbridge Has Talent last month. The talent show final took place at Reed’s School, Cobham, and was the culmination of weeks of work and countless hours spent perfecting acts to impress the
Yesterday I came home from school having heard that the much anticipated event of Cheryl Cole performing her new single on The X Factor was no longer going to happen. ‘WHAT?!’ was my first reaction, but so many people had been talking about it?
As the last of the popular high street stores, Woolworths, were closed down in the UK in early January this year, the whole nation felt a valuable part of its retail heritage was being lost after being around for almost 100 years. It was a devastating
Coach Terry O’Connor and his team must have worked wonders ahead of Saturday’s performance of speed and commitment to Tring. It was totally different from the previous weekend’s shocker at Haywards Heath as Sutton & Epsom spread the ball wide at every
Kingstonian boss Alan Dowson has revealed centre-back Adam Thompson is likely to return this weekend as he bids to sort out his side’s defensive frailties. Ks brushed aside Maidstone United 3-1 in the Ryman League Premier Division to move fourth in the
Stoneleigh Athletic U12A ran out 3-1 winners in their derby with AFC Ewell last weekend, writes Mickey Helps. In the first half Ewell found it hard to breakdown Stoneleigh’s defensive wall of Ross Garlick, Matthew Helps ,Stephen Baker and Ryan Shaw
A coroner has recorded an open verdict on the death of a priest found stabbed in the neck behind a theatre. Father Augustine Chigodora, 32, was found dead outside Carshalton’s Charles Cryer theatre, in December, and a post mortem examination
Merton Council has pledged to reduce carbon emissions by 10 per cent in 2010 after signing up to a pioneering environmental campaign. By joining the national 10:10 initiative, the local authority will need to overhaul its fleet of vehicles
A large seabird was spotted dining with the ducks and swans at Carshalton Ponds this week. The cormorant was seen with its wings held out to dry by retired Ron Jeffries, 69, of Carshalton. He said: “I’ve seen it there for the past two
Old Caterhamians ran out 29-12 winners over Old Rutlishians in their Surrey Two clash on Saturday. With the slope advantage in the first half, Ruts made many attacking attempts on the Cats line, but good defence kept them out. There was no score
Epsom-based Jack Neill won a silver medal at this year’s British Men’s Gymnastics Championships in Goresbrook. His medal-winning success came on the pommel and went one better than last year when he took bronze. Jack, a year eight pupil at Glyn
When Martin Amis launches a new novel it is always accompanied by a storm of hype and speculation. The hullabaloo that is gathering around the release of his latest book, The Pregnant Widow, is perhaps greater than ever. Feverish speculation has
Herne Hill Harriers’ men’s cross country team experienced a rare defeat at Saturday’s Reigate Priory Relays, an event they have dominated over the past 10 years. Despite an early lead, Harriers’ men had to settle for second place as they were overcome
Barry Stevens reveals morale is at a season-high after Carshalton Athletic moved back into the Ryman Premier play-off places last weekend. Saturday’s 4-0 win at Billericay Town hoisted the Robins up to fifth in the table, and saw Francis Vine’s men
Top scorer Darren Ambrose insists the only way is up for Crystal Palace after his tenth goal of the season secured victory against Middlesbrough on Saturday. The former Charlton Athletic man latched on to Neil Danns' header to calmly slot past Brad Jones
Lewis Taylor reveals he has already ordered a copy of his goal at Millwall on DVD, but admits he was gutted AFC Wimbledon could not spring an FA Cup surprise. Taylor’s 81st minute strike at the New Den looked as though it would set up a grandstand finish
London Warriors kickboxer Adam Naismith gained victory in his bout at the King of the Ring fight night held in Bristol, writes Tony Francis. Fought over three two-minute round, Naismith received a unanimous verdict from his bout against Mahb Rahman.
Old Wimbledonians scored three tries in an efficient 21-5 victory over Old Paulines on Saturday, writes Eddie Bell. They were ahead after five minutes, Matt Jones converting a penalty after the visitors handled the ball in a ruck. Some slick inter-passing
By Community Correspondent Jordan Maciel The 23rd October 2009 will go down as a historic day for Hinchley Wood School. After more than six-weeks campaigning, the first student president, 16 year old Stephen Musangeya, was elected. In the
Epsom Ladies stayed in touch with South Premier Division One leaders Surbiton by beating Woking 2-1 on Saturday. A confident start by Epsom was countered by some determined attacking by the visitors but it was Epsom’s class that soon told. A fast-flowing
A company organising a Christmas fairground in conjunction with Epsom Council has has cancelled the event, it has been announced. North Pole UK, which was going to set up the fairground at Hook Arena and had been endorsed by Epsom and Ewell
Kingstonian slipped to a 4-3 Ryman League Cup defeat at Walton Casuals on Monday night. Ks manager Alan Dowson used the opportunity of the league cup second round to re-jig his side, resting striker Bobby Traynor and Dean Lodge, and giving a full run-out
Full-back Mike Brown reckons he is some way off an international recall with Harlequins team-mate Ugo Monye currently laying claim to the England number 15 shirt. Monye has been in imperious form for his club since returning from the British
Old Whitgiftians are joint second with three other teams in Surrey One after Saturday’s 12-5 win over Old Freemens. The visitors took a five-point lead after their number eight took advantage of some careless defence, but the missed conversion was
A former chief executive has been awarded with the highest honor a council can bestow at a special ceremony. David Smith, former chief executive of Epsom and Ewell Council, was officially made an Honorary Freeman of the Borough at the special
Kingston police are appealing for witnesses and information after a teenage boy was hospitalised after being attacked in New Malden. Police were called at 2am on Saturday, November 7, to Virginia Close, New Malden, after reports that several
A mum-of-three who survived cervical cancer while pregnant with twins had the help of the Butterfly Room to live through her ordeal. Michelle Stepney, from Cheam, underwent chemotherapy while the babies were still in the womb and she and husband
These two young karate champions beat off competition from hundreds of hopefuls to win gold, silver and bronze awards. Twelve-year-old Tom Jacobson, from Wallington, and 14-year-old Alex Littlewood, of Purley, took part in the Wado International
Millwall 1-4 AFC Wimbledon It was a case of FA Cup déjà vu for the Dons as for a second year running they couldn’t quite get it right on the night. Terry Brown’s team slipped to a 4-1 defeat to Football League opposition – a year after they lost
Police are appealing for information to find a shotgun stolen after its owner left it on his garden wall. The licensed firearm was stolen from outside a house in Becmead Avenue, Streatham, on October 31, and police are concerned it may have
An 18-year-old has admitted punching, kicking and stamping on another teenager. Alex Fenton, 18, admitted at Kingston Crown Court on Monday, November 2, violent disorder in an incident this summer in Wimbledon. His victim was out at
The Elmbridge Health and Social Care Partnership is urging the over-65s and people with serious medical conditions to get their free seasonal flu jab. The partnership said it would work with business and voluntary groups in the coming weeks
An 11-year-old girl who went missing from Southfields was found after it was discovered she had updated her Facebook profile page. Shannon Brown left her home in Beaumont Road at 1pm on Saturday, November 7, and was last seen an hour and a
Old and young gathered under grey skies on Sunday to honour those who gave their lives in the service of their country. Kingston’s mayor Councillor Ian McDonald attended Remembrance Day services in New Malden and Kingston, and an interfaith
Police are hunting for two men after an attempted raid on a Cheam jewellers on Saturday. A police spokesman said two men armed with a large tool or implement tried unsuccessfully to smash the glass window of John F Ford Jewellers, High Street
The New Wimbledon Theatre will be transformed into a frozen winter wonderland next week as Snow White on Ice comes to town. To celebrate the Wimbledon Guardian has teamed up with the theatre to give away two sets of family tickets for the show
Homeless people and drug addicts will be given better access to healthcare thanks to a specially converted minibus that will travel around Lambeth treating the most hard to reach residents. NHS Lambeth and homeless charity St Mungo’s have launched
A controversial policy that saw leaseholders double-charged for window replacements has finally been scrapped. Previously, owners of homes on council estates who replaced their own windows faced being charged again when the council came to
Kingston skier Ed Drake has finished third in the opening event of the 2009-10 Europa Cup Tour in Reiteralm, Austria. The result is a personal best for the 23-year-old and is a sign of his growing potential. British Alpine Ski Team coach
Croydon Harriers youngsters enjoyed a fine start in the Downs Cross Country league at Epsom on Sunday. They registered two individual wins and a team victory to set up the series well. Their U13 squad, led home in the best possible way by the tigerish
Wallington Wanderers results: U13s beat Elm Grove Colts 5-2, U14A lost 4-5 v Balgowan FC, U14B beat The Warren 2-0, U15 beat Roundshaw & District Colts 9-7, U16A lost 2-4 v Junior Sports.
Weybridge Vandals surrendered their long unbeaten home record as they were edged out 27-25 by near London Division Two South West neighbours Effingham & Leatherhead on Saturday. Head coach Ian Bardgett’s men looked to have overcome the loss of leading
A dejected Terry Brown has urged his AFC Wimbledon side to grow from their FA Cup disappointment after the Dons crashed to a 4-1 defeat at Millwall on Monday night. Despite holding the League One promotion hopefuls for close to 50 minutes
Paddy McCarthy could be back in action next week and in contention for Crystal Palace's away game at Coventry City. The Irishman fell awkwardly in training two weeks ago and dislodged the pins inserted into his shoulder last season after he dislocated
Crystal Palace manager Neil Warnock says West Ham United cannot recall striker Freddie Sears before January. With Carlton Cole injured the Premier League club are currently struggling for forwards and had to start Zavon Hines up front with
Raynes Park Little League are seeking players of all abilities to join their Leagues; girls under 11 and boys under 13. Email: RaynesParkLL@yahoo.co.uk for details. Results for Saturday, November 7: SENIOR CUP QUARTER FINALS: Forwards 6 Jaguars 3,
Kingstonian's Aaron Norton was among the scorers as Middlesex beat Huntingdonshire 5-0 in the second round of the FA County Youth Cup. Good interplay by the Middlesex players resulted in a 3-0 lead at half-time with goals from Daniel Wishart after
The England Women's A team to take on the world champions New Zealand on November 17th, kick off 7pm at Esher RFC, has today (Tuesday) been announced. England A take on the Black Ferns as part of a three test series for the New Zealanders. New Zealand
Sanderstead extended their lead at the top of South League’s Surrey Division Two on Saturday as they trounced hosts Old Georgians IIIs 7-1. The scoreline means the Millers retained their 100 per cent start to the campaign, putting them six points clear
A budding Epsom-based indie rock band is one step away from signing a record deal. 9 Lives – who are inspired by bands like the Arctic Monkeys and the Clash – is made up of 17-year-old Glyn Technology School students Archie Cork, Martin Linch
Wallington backpacker Candice-Marie Litchfield was less than half-way into a trip of a lifetime in Australia when she received the devastating news that two people back at home had died of cancer. After hearing the shocking news Miss Litchfield
Elliott School in Putney is making satisfactory progress six months after a damning Ofsted report, inspectors have said. The school recently received an encouraging letter after a two-day monitoring visit beginning on September 29. Inspectors
After over a year of economic doom and gloom, the launch of a new supermarket is stirring hopes of a commercial revival to New Malden High Street. Following its £1.56bn takeover of Somerfield last year, the Co-operative Group launched a new
Skies across the borough were lit up by fireworks on bonfire night. Three free displays were put on by Lambeth Council on November 5 and held on Streatham Common, Clapham Common and Brockwell Park. Tens of thousands of residents wrapped
A national debt counselling charity is set to open a branch in Surbiton to help those trapped by debt. The announcement from Christians Against Poverty (Cap) comes at a time of unprecedented financial difficulty and means residents in the borough
A controversial wireless taser that can immobilise from a greater distance than the normal one is being considered for use in Sutton. The Sutton Police and Community Forum considered the possibility of police being equipped with the new Taser
Community groups in Epsom and Ewell have received more than £11,000 from the Community Foundation for Surrey to support their work helping people with mental health problems. It includes a grant of £5,000 to Work Stress Solutions, who help
Children under the care of Kingston Council used book vouchers given to them by the local authority during the half term break. As part of a drive to encourage reading and an appreciation of books, 130 children were given £12 book vouchers
Hercules Wimbledon's top race walker Estle Viljoen is targeting the Commonwealth Games in India next summer. The former all-African race walking champion is hopeful she can make the English team for the event after reverting to race walking in earnest
A former pupil at St George’s College in Weybridge Road, Addlestone, has been awarded the prestigious IET/BP Faraday scholarship from the Institute of Engineers. Jon Mather, who joined the school’s sixth form from Paris and left after his A-levels
What started as a practical joke by pub regulars has turned into a scene of which Salvador Dali would have been proud. Adorning the walls of the Coach and Horses pub in Carshalton are dozens of clocks of every description like a scene from
Putney MP Justine Greening paid a visit to the All Saints’ Senior Social Group last week to catch up with some of her more experienced constituents. The group, who meet every Monday, discussed a range of topics from Richmond Park parking charges
Two specialist advisers have been appointed by the Epsom and Ewell Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) to deal with the increasing demand for debt advice. Anna Beadle and Tina Sledger will be out and about talking to members of the community on managing
Teenagers in Croydon are being preyed upon by groups of young rapists because of the emerging gang culture in the borough, a senior police watchdog has said. Gang rape has trebled across London in the past four years, with Croydon a hotspot
A webpage engaging computer-savvy residents with local democracy in Merton has attracted a following of just 20 people compared to thousands using the pages of surrounding boroughs. Merton Council’s Twitter page has 20 followers compared to
Kingston’s tumbling telephone boxes are set to become an Olympic icon after they were chosen to represent the borough on a London Landmark pin badge. Londoners chose the sculpture from a shortlist for each of the capital’s boroughs, and it
There’s £50,000 up for grabs for organisations based within three miles of the Epsom transfer station in Blenheim Road and the Leatherhead station at Randalls Road. The cash is available to enhance community facilities, sports projects and
Health inspectors have uncovered a plague of mice at a hospital canteen – the third time the same kitchen has been infested in just 19 months. Critics compared hygiene levels at the St George’s Hospital eatery to “a dodgy kebab van” after a
A bellydancer from Earlsfield has become a full time dance teacher after winning international competition. Itziar Ortiz de Landazuri beating dancers from around the world to win the Cleopatra award at the International Bellydance Congress.
Tougher sentences must be handed to dog owners who use their pets as dangerous weapons, according to London's deputy mayor for policing. Kit Malthouse, who hosted a City Hall summit last week to discuss the growing problem of "status" and "
“Reckless and dangerous” road users have been criticised by the police after an operation at a busy level crossing. Officers from British Transport Police (BTP) dealt with 35 offenders during the operation at Mitcham Eastfields Station last
Staff at Garsons in Esher were awash with pink for charity on Friday, October 30. Garsons Garden Centre and Farm Shop, in Winterdown Road, took part in the national “wear it pink day”, and staff raised £370 for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
It was bottoms up for regulars at a pub when they stripped naked and posed for photographs to raise money for charity. With some naked ambition, and thankfully a warm sunny day, a group of men from the Sportsman Pub in Mogador Road, Tadworth
A Tooting drugs baron has been officially forced to pay back £750,000 of his profits. Sean Lynch, 49, was forced to hand over assets worth £758,353 to police after a ruling last week at Kingston Crown Court. Judge Crocker said Lynch
Banstead Downs Golf Club star Ross McGowan is hoping a strong performance at the Dubai World Championships next week, can strengthen his position in the Ryder Cup rankings before the turn of the year. The 27-year-old finished tied 24th at the Barclays
