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  • A Few Days After Tomorrow

    By Community Correspondent: Jamie MacEwan The Copenhagen Climate Conference will join the leaders of the world together to debate the prickliest issue of our age. All eyes will be focused on what the politicians can do to save the planet. Yet

  • Ice rink campaigners turn up heat on Tesco

    Campaigners fighting for a guarantee Streatham Ice Rink will stay open have turned up the heat on owners Tesco. Residents have attacked the supermarket giant for blaming the credit crunch on its decision to delay and modify the Streatham Hub

  • Computer magic comes to Graveney School

    The hidden magic of computer science came to Graveney School last Monday with a special visit from Queen Mary University. Lecturers from the computer science department staged an impressive magic show for the students based on their scientific

  • Candlelit vigil for peace held in Tooting

    As wars raged on all over the world, Tooting residents held a candlelit vigil last Wednesday to pray for peace. Priests from four faiths gathered with community leaders for the multi-faith peace ceremony at Tooting Broadway tube station.

  • Kercher murder accused is no Ripper, claim lawyers

    The woman accused of murdering Meredith Kercher is “naive, weak and fragile”, her defence lawyers said. Amanda Knox, Miss Kercher’s housemate, and her ex-lover Raffaele Sollecito are accused of murdering the Coulsdon exchange student in Perugia

  • Comedy Profile: Steve Gribbin

    Steve Gribbin lines up at the Comedy Tree in Putney on Friday alongside Diane Morgan, Otiz Cannelloni and MC Erich McElroy. He reveals all here. Where do you live? Ladywell, the so-called posh bit of Lewisham. This means that before

  • Roehampton citizens honoured with awards

    Companies, individuals and organisations that provide an excellent service to the community were honoured at the 2009 Enterprising Roehampton awards. The awards, now in their third year, are organised by Wandsworth Council in conjunction with

  • Homeless charity to open West Norwood superstore

    A new superstore is due to open in West Norwood this weekend, run by and for people of the Emmaus South Lambeth community. Mayor of Lambeth, Christopher Wellbelove, will mark the official opening of the store in Beadman Street, selling donated

  • Epsom runners continue proud history

    Continuing a tradition that started in 1966, this year's Epsom College annual Inter-House Cross Country Championships were run last week on Epsom Downs. A highlight of the College's sporting calendar, the annual snake-like procession of the entire

  • Chessington ‘Christmas’ Garden Centre

    We all know that Christmas decorations, lights and big inflatable snow men are going to appear almost everywhere in a couple of weeks but Chessington Garden Centre is known for the early arrival of the coveted Christmas spirit. This year, October

  • Price is right as Old Glyns edge dour struggle

    Old Glynonians 5 Wandsworthians 3 A weary display nevertheless saw OGs return to winning ways and maintain a strong position at the top of Surrey Four, writes Robin Davides. At a bitterly cold and windy Priest Hill, OGs entertained Wandsworthians

  • Crash blocks traffic on A3 in Tolworth

    There were delays reported around Tolworth this afternoon, after an accident partially blocked the A3 Kingston bypass at Tolworth roundabout. Emergency services were called the scene at 11am, after a car crashed into a wall when coming off

  • Hutchins urged to focus on singles

    Andy Murray’s former coach Mark Petchey says Wimbledon’s Ross Hutchins must improve his singles game if he is to be taken seriously, writes Nick Clowes. The 24-year-old has retained his status as Britain’s number one doubles player despite splitting

  • Jedward turn boos to cheers at McClusky's Kingston

    Jedward mania hit Kingston on Saturday and although the Irish twins were met with deafening boos, they soon turned the crowd around with their four-song performance at McClusky’s. X Factor rejects John and Edward donned fetching shiny suits

  • Honey and Graves shown Carshalton exit door

    Paul Honey admits he has been left shell-shocked after both he and former skipper David Graves were the latest players to be dumped on the Carshalton Athletic scrapheap. Both Honey and Graves were phoned by Robins boss Francis Vines on Tuesday

  • Palace duo up for awards

    Neil Warnock and Darren Ambrose have been nominated for this month's manager of the month and player of the month awards. Warnock led the Eagles to an undefeated month in November, securing impressive home wins against Middlesbrough and Watford and 1

  • Schoolboys dreaming of football career

    Two Royal Russell schoolboys are dreaming of making it big into professional football. Pepe Jesus, 11, is signed to Charlton Athletic’s academy having been spotted playing Sunday League football for Wickham Wanderers. He has met professional players

  • Tanners clash bites the dust

    Leatherhead's Ryman Division One South clash with Corinthian Casuals scheduled for tonight (Tuesday) has been postponed. A pitch inspection earlier this afternoon confirmed that the pitch, having been battered by both rain and frost over the

  • Fulham stars help enterprising students along their way

    Fulham players Jonathan Greening and Aaron Hughes took time out after training on Monday to visit pupils from the community as they began units from the Premier League Enterprise Academy curriculum. Fulham FC Foundation has joined forces

  • Johnson brings some magic to Redskins line-up

    Streatham Redskins pulled off another transfer coup at the weekend by signing Wightlink Raiders forward Kent ‘Magic’ Johnson. Head coach Barry Spours has been busy in recent weeks trying to improve his squad, however, the signing of Johnson has surprised

  • Palace boss looking down not up

    Neil Warnock says he is looking down the table and not up it despite moving to within two points of the play-offs. The Eagles 3-0 demolition of Watford at Selhurst Park on Saturday extended their unbeaten run to six games and means they have only lost

  • Wellard feels at home with Dons

    Ricky Wellard reveals Dons boss Terry Brown has given him free reign in the Wimbledon midfield - on the proviso he chips in with some much-needed goals. Wellard conjured up a match-winning pass in Saturday’s 1-0 win at Kidderminster, threading in Danny

  • Surbiton High School Fashion Show

    As the term comes to an end, Surbiton High School is preparing for yet another very exciting event. On Thursday 10th December, the Surbiton High School assembly rooms will host a fashion show in which many girls will take part. The pupils were given the

  • Warning to Epsom residents over phone scam

    Residents are being tricked into giving away their bank details in a new phone scam. According to Epsom and Ewell Council phone calls are being made to residents advising them their council tax banding has been changed and they are to receive

  • Epsom hockey players enjoy a winning weekend

    Epsom relied on stheir set-pieces in a scrappy 4-2 win over London Edwardians in Surrey/Hants League Division One. It was against the roof of play that top scorer Mike Atkinson crashed Epsom into the lead, but the visitors soon levelled. Manager

  • Johnson coup for Redskins

    Streatham Redskins pulled off another transfer coup at the weekend by signing Wightlink Raiders forward Kent Johnson. Head Coach Barry Spours has been busy in recent weeks trying to improve his squad, however the signing of Johnson has surprised a number

  • Warriors top 2009 standings

    Two members of London Warriors have taken grand champion awards for 2009. At the CIMAC awards ceremony, Liz Ferioli took the top award for the women’s U64kg category, while Terri Smith was top in the young women’s over 60kg section. The fighters

  • Winning weekend for Epsom hockey players

    Epsom relied on stheir set-pieces in a scrappy 4-2 win over London Edwardians in Surrey/Hants League Division One. It was against the roof of play that top scorer Mike Atkinson crashed Epsom into the lead, but the visitors soon levelled. Manager

  • Young Wimbledon apprentice wins national award

    A 19-year-old employee at a furniture restoration business in Wimbledon has won a national apprenticeship award. Elvin Baffour, who works for Able and Ryan, based in Kingston Road, was named achiever of the year at the Proskills UK awards ceremony

  • Scottish cannot afford to lose in chase for title

    Director of rugby Brett Taylor has warned his London Scottish squad they need to be more ruthless if they are to stand a chance of overhauling National League One leaders Esher. The Exiles narrowly failed to grab a bonus-point triumph over Stourbridge

  • Mourners gather to pay respects to slain Tamil student

    Friends of a Tamil student who died after being mugged for his mobile phone gathered on Saturday to remember his life. The body of Saravanakumar Sellappan was released by the coroner’s office last week and nearly 200 people gathered to pay

  • New Morden police patrol base at 'heart of the community'

    A new police centre was opened in Aberconway Road, Morden, last Thursday providing a new home for the area’s safer neighbourhood team. Morden’s MP, Siobhain McDonagh, joined Merton’s borough commander Chief Superintendent Chris Bourlet and

  • Rams boss: There's a long way to go

    Croydon Athletic manager Tim O'Shea is refusing to put too much importance on league position despite dropping points against lowly Horsham YMCA on Saturday. Chris Piper and Gary Noel both had penalties saved by debutant goalie Tony Di-Bernardo in the

  • Scott threatens mass Brentford clearout

    Bees boss Andy Scott has vowed to make sweeping changes during the January transfer window, despite watching his side land an FA Cup third round berth at the weekend. Former Tonbridge Angles defender Leon Legge opened his Brentford account with a towering

  • Wagstaff leaves Warlingham post

    Steve Wagstaff says he will look back at his time with Warlingham with immense satisfaction after resigning as head coach last week. He eaves after two and a half years in charge having led the club to promotion to London Two South East but can no longer

  • Merton celebrate big day in style

    Merton recorded their biggest win of the season with a 44-6 victory over Haslemere at Morden Rec. It was a big day for Merton who relaunched their clubhouse The Den as well as launching a new online shop and sponsors Chateau 6, and they dominated from

  • Raynes Park Little League results

    Raynes Park Little League results for Saturday, November 28: Seniors: Monarchs 3 Arrows 2, Royals 0 Dynamos 3, Sabres 2 Forwards 3, Warriors 4 Jaguars 7. Junior Cup second round: Giants 1 Mustangs 3, Rockets 1 Thunderbolts 5. Bantams: Hawks 0 Ravens

  • Herne Hill women end seven-year medal wait

    Herne Hill Harriers men completed a disappointing November by finishing fifth in Saturday’s South of Thames five-mile cross country team championships at West Wickham. Men’s positions: 5 Chris Busaileh, 10 Jonny Henderson, 26 Mike Cummings, 35 Simon

  • Kingston man admits part in railway graffiti gang

    A Kingston man has been given a suspended prison sentence after admitting being part of a graffiti gang which caused £270,000 damage to Tube and train carriages. Stephen Bryne, 20, of Cardinal Avenue, Kingston, along with five other men, pleaded

  • Eagles maintain the pressure with victory over Middlesbrough

    Malory Eagles kick-started their challenge for silverware with a 3-1 win over Division One newcomers Middlesbrough College at Ernest Bevin College in Tooting on Saturday. Missing outside attacker Yassir Sliti and middle blocker Dan Westphal, Jefferson

  • Warnock gives backing to Jordan over wage delay

    Crystal Palace's cash crisis deepened on Saturday as players and management were told their wages were being delayed by ten days. Manager Neil Warnock told the players in the dressing room after Saturday's 3-0 win over Watford at Selhurst Park that they

  • Community service for assaulting police officers

    A man who assaulted two police officers outside a Sutton nightclub has been handed 100 hours community service. Sam Dunkley, 22, of Browning Avenue, appeared at Sutton Magistrates’ Court on Friday after pleading guilty to assaulting two police

  • Blindness no bar to blind Epsom woman's fashion dreams

    A diabetic who had to give up a budding career in fashion when she lost her sight has been given a second chance to pursue her design dreams. Sarah Rebus, 40, from Epsom had just graduated from a fashion college and was about to begin a placement

  • Sutton man charged with sex offences dating back 35 years

    A man charged with sex offences dating back 35 years will appear at Croydon Crown Court in the new year. Walter Richard Parish, of Matlock Crescent, Sutton, faces 16 counts of indecent assault on children under the age of 14. Mr Parish

  • Duku sure Ks defence is up to scratch

    Kingstonian defender Francis Duku reckons Ks are close to finding their best league form and eliminating their defensive woes after back-to-back 1-0 victories. An 87th minute strike from Bobby Traynor saw boss Alan Dowson’s men complete

  • Mum and daughter die in flat fire

    A mother and her three-year-old child died in a mysterious flat fire in Earlsfield on Friday night. Tara Mallon, 35, and her daughter Phoebe Tuck, were found in the bedroom of a burnt-out flat in Willow Tree Close after a fire started at around 7.30pm

  • Acers split weekend results against Suns

    Having lost to Sevenoaks Suns by five points on Saturday in the league, Acers had the chance to redeem themselves on Sunday in a National Cup game. A seven-point victory booked Acers a place in the semi-final for the third consecutive season. Saturday

  • £12M cash boost for Croydon's primary schools

    Croydon is to receive more than £12m of Government funds to help it cope with a surge in primary school applications. An extra 600 reception places are needed in the borough by September 2011, with 17 schools identified as having a need for

  • Battling Redskins keep Invicta down to four

    Streatham Redskins put in a battling performance despite going down 4-0 at Invicta Dynamos at Gillingham Ice Bowl on Sunday, writes David Carr. Coach Barry Spours handed new signing Kent Johnson a debut at the English National League leaders as part

  • Bami: My best is yet to come

    Ted Bami reckons people will see the best of him at Prizefighter Light-Welterweights Tournament this Friday (December 4) at Olympia’s National Hall, West Kensington. The 31-year-old former European champion from Brixton was a beaten finalist at last

  • Loic wins race to the line at Wimbledon

    Belgrave Harriers’ Loic Malroux pipped teenager John Paton in a sprint to the line to win Saturday morning’s Wimbledon Common 5km parkrun, writes Charles Lawrie. Malroux clocked 18 minutes 13 seconds to win the event for the first time, one second

  • Streatham-Croydon denied win by knock-on decision

    Old Oundelians 12-12 Streatham-Croydon A disputed knock-on by Patrik Kowalski with the try-line at his mercy denied Streatham maximum points as they drew 12-12 with Surrey Three’s bottom side Old Oundelians. With the scores tied at 12-

  • Cash passes on tennis tips at Norwood School

    Former Wimbledon men’s singles champion Pat Cash has held a Sky Sports Living for Sport masterclass for seven youngsters from The Norwood School, writes Matt Holmes. The 1987 champion and fellow Sky Sports commentator Barry Cowan took the youngsters

  • Raja keeps Millers' unbeaten run intact

    Emit Raja’s fourth goal of the season gave Sanderstead their ninth straight victory in South League Surrey Division Two on Saturday as they beat Reigate Priory 2-1. His powerful drag flick in the first half put the result beyond the reach of the visitors

  • Brentford's Osborne wants to extend Griffin Park stay

    Brentford defender Karleigh Osborne says he is good enough to be a regular starter and is out to land a new Griffin Park contract. The 21-year-old is in his sixth season at the club and is approaching 100 appearances for the Bees since making

  • Birds wanted at Chessington World of Adventures

    Chessington World of Adventures is distributing wanted posters in a bid to overcome its bird shortage. The theme parks’ new Wild Asia land opens in March next year and part of the plans involve a walk-through aviary full of lorikeets, which

  • Parents launch campaign for new Battersea school

    Four hundred parents have joined a campaign to get a new secondary school built between Wandsworth and Clapham Commons, an idea which has been cautiously welcomed by the council leader. The schools would help plug a geographical gap in the

  • Man stabbed after fight at Croydon tram stop

    Police are searching for witnesses after a man was stabbed at a Croydon tram stop. The attack, on Sunday at 9.20pm involved two men, one of whom was hospitalised after receiving knife wounds at the Gravel Hill tram stop. Detective Sergeant

  • Surrey Police train to become gay liaison officers

    Twelve staff at Surrey Police have completed training to become lesbian and gay liaison officers (Laglos). Alongside their existing role in the force, Laglos work to build trust with Surrey’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community

  • Santa swaps sleigh for Model T Ford to come to Morden

    Father Christmas swapped his sleigh for a Model T Ford to travel to the Lower Morden Garden Centre on Saturday. He arrived in the English-built, four-seater, to host his first grotto of the season. Matthew Upton, manager of the garden