AFC Wimbledon 2-3 Workington Wimbledon’s FA Trophy dreams were crushed by Workington, who fully deserved their quarter-final place. The Dons were on the wrong end of a cup upset as the Blue Square North team twice came from behind to
By Community Correspondent Adam Yaqub. Whether your daily life depends on them, or you believe them to be the bane of society, it is an undeniable fact that electronic gadgets have taken over in recent times. From mobile phones revolutionising communication
Neil Danns scored twice as Crystal Palace eased any relegation fears with a comfortable 2-0 win over bottom club Peterborough United at Selhurst Park. Danns opened the scoring in the first half with an audacious overhead kick and then completed
One of Kingston’s most dedicated Scout leaders is being immortalised in music, on the eve of a very special anniversary. Kingston and Malden Scout and Guide Band recently launched their 60th anniversary celebrations with the release of their very first
By Josh Palmer. Each year, as Christmas approaches, the pressure mounts on us to purchase gifts and spend money. Every advert on the television has a seasonal plot; every shop on the high street has a reason why their products are the perfect
A much-loved snooker club which has been operating for over 40 years is danger of closing down. The Epsom Snooker Club, on the High Street, which has been taken over by partners Paul Menard and brothers Michael and Graham Tickner almost two
By Josh Palmer. It is only recently that meat has become such a large part of our diets in the UK. Before the 20th century, many could not afford to eat meat regularly, however, now, meat has become a common component of our everyday meals
The Triathlon Cycling and Running Show will take place at Sandown Park on February 13 and 14. Products, services, seminars and features for triathletes, cyclists and runners will be available whether you are a seasoned competitor or new to the world
A doctor’s urgent demand for a woman to be rehomed after she contracted pleurisy in her rodent-infested home has been ignored for more than a year by Merton’s largest housing authority. Anne Marie Taylor’s health deteriorated as rats and mice
What would be your specialist subject if you were to appear on Mastermind? Often the subject of a good pub debate, I imagine few of us would choose Wandsworth – despite living here for years. But that is exactly what Jesse Honey, an
Soul singer Miquel Brown will perform a set of love songs at Cornerstone the Church in Esher on Valentine’s Day. The diva, who has released four albums to date and appeared in films such as Superman, will sing with the church’s band at both the 10.30am
A fundrasing ice dancer is getting her skates on to raise money for earthquake victims in Haiti. Joanne Parr is planning a charity skateathon at the Streatham Ice Arena next month, in aid of charities working in the disaster hit country. Miss
In 1882, artist Marianne North donated her collection of 833 vibrant botanical and landscape paintings, that she created during her travels to 17 far-flung countries, including Sri Lanka, Jamaica and South Africa, to Kew Gardens. The works
The whereabouts of a notorious drug smuggler from Epsom remains shrouded in mystery, after apparently false reports of his death were leaked to this newspaper. The Epsom Guardian received a tip-off that former Tadworth resident Philip Sparrowhawk
A trip to the supermarket may have proved a lifesaver for some Kingston residents last Friday, after they had a free heart health MoT at the London Road Asda. A third of deaths in Kingston are caused by cardiovascular disease according to UK
The work of Kingston University staff and students will be showcased in a new book for budding designers, which has already set records ahead of its release. Fashion course director Elinor Renfrew, an expert in women’s and children’s wear,
Troops who returned from Afghanistan in October will march through Esher on Friday, February 19. The 32 Regiment Royal Artillery said it was extremely proud to be given the opportunity to march though Esher next month, especially given its long affiliation
Immunisation experts at NHS Surrey have welcomed the announcement that an expanded vaccine will offer children better protection against meningitis, pneumonia and septicaemia. This week, the Department of Health unveiled plans to replace the current
Lambeth cops are to be given gadgets to count how many footsteps it takes to cover their beat. The borough’s safer neighbourhood teams have been given a pedometer to record just how far they walk during a shift. A Lambeth police spokeswoman
The leader of Battersea rap group So Solid Crew has revealed how his grandmother’s death last year inspired him to take up music again. Megaman – real name Dwayne Vincent – said watching his gran Ivy Neil die of cancer in September made him determined
