Over 100 enthusiastic young people have begun to complete the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Award through the Hounslow Open Award scheme. The award, which operates at bronze, silver and gold levels, each of increasing difficulty, is available
The Green Party have announced intentions to meet with the Mayor of London later in the month [November] to discuss their opposition to the proposals involving Gunnersbury Park. Last month, Darren Johnson, Green Party assembly member, visited
Over 200 dedicated secondary school pupils performed at Riverside Studios Theatre, Hammersmith, across three nights in October as part of the Shakespeare Schools Festival, a national showcase of young talent. A diverse range of pupils from
Controversial plans for a third runway at Heathrow have been put on hold in lieu of the upcoming general election. Theresa Villier, shadow transport secretary, revealed that BAA announced during the Conservative Party conference that they did not plan
Neil Warnock blasted linesman Trevor Massey after his decision led to Stiliyan Petrov's late equaliser in Crystal Palace's 2-2 draw with Aston Villa at Selhurst Park. With three minutes left and the Eagles leading 2-1, Julian Speroni produced
Stiliyan Petrov's late header denied Crystal Palace a spot in the FA Cup quarter finals as they drew 2-2 with Aston Villa at Selhurst Park. Johnny Ertl's first goal for the club put the Eagles ahead after 24 minutes when he headed in Darren
Last month, Year 11 of local Gumley House School took two weeks off from school for work experience. For most of them this was their first time in a work environment, and therefore they were anxious about it. However, the majority of students didn
Crystal Palace take on Aston Villa in the fifth round of the FA Cup and you can catch all the action as it happens here. For all the team news, latest chances and latest goals, just click here for our live kick-by-kick commentary.
Over the last few months, the citizens of Richmond have become very irritated with one particular thing: the endless roadworks throughout the area. Once one set of works are completed, another will appear, blocking up traffic and generally causing
A 15 year old girl from Richmond had an article published in nationwide magazine Doctor Who Magazine. She was extremely happy, as it was very unexpected news. “I am so surprised”, she said. “I entered the article into a competition
Halloween in Richmond is never boring. As in most places, witches and ghosts stalk the streets and children beg at doors for a sweet or two. However, on Richmond Hill the celebrations go further. Every year, the Richmond American International
April 2009. Gumley House Convent School. The first rehearsal for the production of "Twelfth Night or Whatever!" is taking place. Seven months, three school performances and many laughs later, the cast waits nervously in the wings of the Riverside
Plans to generate cash from trash, reduce waste and encourage more recycling in council blocks have been published by Mayor of London, Boris Johnson. The draft proposals are intended to clean up the streets in time for the 2012 Olympics and cut council
By Community Correspondant Lucy F. J. Pope. Hearts racing, palms sweating, worrying about whether or not any of your fifty different black pens will run out or even work- these are all symptoms of exam stress. These things are inevitable; it does not
From schoolchildren taking their first steps in environmental action, to those who have embraced the green message and taken it to the community - the Green Champion Awards acknowledged individual achievement across the borough. Hosted by
An Oscar-nominated film exposing the dark side of the American food industry is being screened at Odeon in Streatham on February 23. Robert Kenner's Food, Inc., which is nominated for best documentary, claims America's food supply is being controlled
Officers fed up with a spate of car break-ins swapped shifts to catch the thieves. Motor vehicle crime in Forestdale was hitting two a night, with car windows being smashed to steal valuables such as sat-navs and purses. Officers from
Merton’s hottest business brains have promised to energise the borough’s economy with a new support service. Merton Means Business (MMB), which is funded by Merton Council and managed by the borough’s chamber of commerce, will give a helping
Nobody passing Thornton Heath library’s new pavilion can be in any doubt of what is inside, thanks to the addition of three-foot high lettering as part of a £2.2m refurbishment. Work on the redevelopment, which includes the new pavilion and
More than 200 students and parents performed the traditional lion dance to usher in the Chinese year of the tiger on Saturday. Pupils from the Nihao Mandarin Language School celebrated with Chinese song and dance including a Kung Fu Panda version
Air pollution in New Malden is too high according to European Union targets, an environmental survey has revealed. In 2009, the Maldens and Coombe neighbourhood committee commissioned an study into nitrogen dioxide levels in four locations
A Carshalton woman celebrated her 100th birthday on Monday with a tea party and a traditional telegram from the Queen. Evelyn Riley, who lives at Beeches House, a care home for those with learning difficulties, was born in east London on February
People have been put off getting married on Valentine’s Day this year, because it falls on a Sunday, Surrey County Council’s top registrar has claimed. Last year, 38 couples decided to tie the knot on the most romantic day of the year in
A Territorial Army (TA) soldier from Tooting has completed two weeks of ski training at the Army’s Alpine Training Centre in the Bavarian Alps. Louise Wilkins, 36, joined soldiers from units across the UK and Germany on Exercise Snow Warrior
Lieutenant Michael Barrett, from Weybridge, has been training his men in sub-zero temperatures in Germany this month, in preparation for deployment to Afghanistan. He has been in command of the 20th Armoured Brigade for three months, helping
Schoolchildren have donned crazy and colourful hats to help raise money for victims of the Haiti earthquake. Pupils from Tadworth Primary School supported the Hats for Haiti fundraising event, raising over £500 for people affected by the earthquake
