A teenager and a man have been jailed for a “brutal” and “unprovoked” attack on a father-of-two they believed was a paedophile and who was left severely brain-damaged. A second teenager, who helped them attack Portuguese national Filipe Nunes
A teenager and a man have been jailed for a “brutal” and “unprovoked” attack on a father-of-two they believed was a paedophile and who was left severely brain-damaged. A second teenager, who helped them attack Portuguese national Filipe Nunes
Unfortunately, unemployment in Sutton has been on the rise with figures indicating a 50% increase on last year’s figures from 2616 to 3874. To help alleviate this problem, Sutton Chamber of Commerce has been working with other partners to deliver
By Community Correspondent Anish Kaul. With the widely publicised Icelandic volcano causing European air transport to grind to a halt, it is not surprising that it has caused disruption to both local school teachers and pupils abroad, who
By community correspondent Isabelle Kabban Bipolar, insomnia, depression. Mental illnesses that cause distress or disability and can ruin some people’s lives. So I ask myself, why has it suddenly become ‘trendy’ to have these illnesses? There
A jealous 14-year-old torched the house of his former girlfriend, killing her and her sister, after she split up with him less than 48 hours earlier, the Old Bailey heard today. The boy used the internet to search “how to burn someone's house
Croydon’s newest indoor market is set to close after just three months in business. Stuff Market Place rose from the ashes of the defunct Beanos record store in February, with owner David Lashmar relishing a packed first weekend of trading.
A Croydon woman is among those left stranded by the UK flight ban due to the volcanic cloud. Journalist Alice Castle flew to Barbados on April 8 with her daughters and was set to return on April 18. However, the delays have meant she will not
A fire in Kingston this afternoon has caused a severe power cut, affecting hundreds of residents living near Kingston University’s Penrhyn Road campus. The blaze broke out after an EDF electricity substation exploded at about 1pm, wrecking
Ash from the Icelandic volcano grounded Surrey’s air ambulances over the weekend but both aircraft were back in the skies and fully operational as of Monday morning. The two air ambulances serving Kent, Surrey and Sussex were responding to
Year 8 students at Hollyfield School in Surbiton will get an extra week's holiday after they were told not to return to school until Monday next week, because 13 teachers were stuck overseas after planes across Europe were grounded in the volcanic
Six Kingston College students have been selected for the Chelsea Ladies reserve team squad. The players, who are students at the Women’s Football Academy, are Steph Anes, Louise Clarke, Zoe Fisher, Vicky Petrova, Millie York and Chloe Burr. Vicky
Politics can be the source of great debates and many commentators have been writting on the results obtained by our 3 candidates Gordon Brown, David Cameron and Nick Clegg. However the debate has been shifting away from the political issues and
A chemical spill caused Carshalton High Street to be cordoned off on Saturday, with one person being taken to hospital with burns. London Fire Brigade were forced to close the road for over an hour and a half after drain cleaner was spilled
Kingston’s new secondary school will provide 240 places for the 353 pupils currently on roll in year 1 at Fern Hill, Latchmere, St Luke’s, St Agatha’s and Alexandra. Kingston Council has now issued its school competition notice, which outlines
I would like to trace descendants of my uncle (b.1876 Peckham). His wife was Susan Baker, and they had children William Charles (1897) and Beatrice (1899). Known as 'John', he owned a motorcycle shop in Croydon in the 1920/30's, on the corner of Crown
Sutton Schools Borough U11s made the tricky trip to Dacorum for a double header on Thursday and were frustrated until the final minute when a dramatic goal gave them all the league points and a place in the Southern Counties Cup semi-final. On a tight
About 200 Sutton school teachers have been unable to return to school as a result of the air travel chaos. There are also about 400 students stranded overseas due to the ban on flights across Europe after an Icelandic volcano erupted.
A man was killed in a homophobic attack by three teenagers, who stamped and kicked him as he lay unconscious, a court heard today. Ian Baynham, 62, from Beckenham was attacked in front of horrified onlookers in London's busy Trafalgar Square
Surbiton men’s first XI played two useful practice games over the weekend ahead of this Sunday’s crucial National Championship semi-final away to East Grinstead. Early on Saturday afternoon, the local third-placed National Premier Division side beat
Middlesex batsman Dan Housego has warned second team and club cricketers alike he is in the mood to score hundreds this summer. The 21-year-old, who will play for Twickenham CC in the Middlesex County League Premier Division this season, is in the final
Middlesex batsman Dan Housego has warned second team and club cricketers alike he is in the mood to score hundreds this summer. The 21-year-old, who will play for Twickenham CC in the Middlesex County League Premier Division this season, is in the final
Practical assessments for GCSE and A-level pupils may have to be delayed at a Streatham school because of the air travel disruption caused by volcanic ash from the Icelandic volcanic eruption. Pupils at Streatham and Clapham High School for Girls
Please find the following report for Collingwood AC for the past week. Banstead Wood parkrun: 16 Shaun Cooney 19:37 17 Steve Cooney (M40) 19:48 86 Chris Brooke (M60) 25:08 119 Gill Stalley (L45) 27:47 (pb) 167 Kate Knight (L50) 36:09
Former English cross country champion Dave Clarke will head the Hercules Wimbledon challenge in the Virgin London marathon on Sunday. Schoolteacher Clarke, now 52, won the Stockholm marathon in 1989 in two hours, 13 minutes, 34 seconds and won the English
SENIOR NATIONAL TOURNAMENT Sutton 0 New Malden 3, Raynes Park 4 Carshalton 1, Sutton 1 Raynes Park 2, New Malden 2 Carshalton 1, Sutton 2 Carshalton 5, Raynes Park 1 New Malden 2. New Malden and Raynes Park Little League qualify for the
Staines motorcycle racer Philip Atkinson started the National Triumph Triple Challenge Michelin Cup in scintillating form. With no pre-season testing, Atkinson left the first round of the championship, held at Oulton Park Circuit in Cheshire, in second
Old Wimbledonians 31 Andover 20 The Old Boys completed their season on Saturday with an outstanding performance against league strugglers Andover. As a result, not only did OWs move towards the halfway point in the final league table, but also consigned
AFC Wimbledon U13s head to Derby County’s Pride Park stadium on May 9 to contest the English National Championships after winning the Surrey and South of England tournament. Prior to turning up for this tournament, the boys had won 73 of their previous
Passed away peacefully on 2nd April. Loving Mum, Nanny, Great Nanny and Great Great Nanny. Funeral to be held at North East Surrey Crematorium, Lower Morden Lane on Monday 19th April at 3.30pm
It's been a funny month for Hampton & Richmond. Three good wins over St Albans City, Weston-super-Mare and Chelmsford City have pushed the team up the table to safety and left them with what appears a comfortable run-in to the end of the season.
At least two schools in Carshalton have been forced to partially close as a result on the ongoing travel chaos across the UK and Northern Europe. Carshalton Boys Sports College was unable to open until l0.45am this morning and is warning of
Hampton & Richmond Borough are ending the season with a sun-filled party - whatever the weather. This weekend the club wrap up their Blue Square South season with a home game against Lewes and the club are throwing a beach party to welcome in the
Our beloved old man, passed away 6th April 2010 one day short of 90 years. Sadly missed by John, Janet, Philip and Paul. Funeral Service to be held on Tuesday 27th April 2010 at Hanworth Crematorium 3.20pm Family flowers only. Donations if desired
In memory of a loving Husband and devoted Dad and Grandad. Cremation to take place on the 22nd April. For more details please contact: 077193 82836
Passed away after a short illness on 8th April aged 78 years. Beloved Mother of Ann and Raymond, and Son-in-Law Raymond, Nan to Sylvia and Carl, and Great Nan to Anthony, Daniel, Chelsea, Jordan, Jamie and Lacey. Funeral Service to take place
Passed away peacefully at Galsworthy House on 6th April 2010. All enquiries to F W Paine Tel: 020 8546 4813
ASHTON JOHN CHARLES Of Church Crookham, formerly of Long Ditton, sadly passed away at home on 7th April 2010 aged 84 Loving Father of Philip and Marion and Grandpa to Martin and Simon. Funeral Service to be held at St Mary’s Church, Long Ditton
Passed away suddenly on 12th April 2010 aged 78. Beloved Husband to Iris and adored Father of Shirley and Kim, who will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends. Funeral Service at St Cecilia’s Church, Stonecot Hill on Thursday 22nd April
Passed away peacefully at home on 9th April 2010 aged 81 She will be sadly missed by her Husband Stephen, Children, Grandchildren, family and friends. Funeral will take place at North East Surrey Crematorium, Garth Road, Morden on Thursday 22nd
BILLOWES JOAN VIVIENNE of Ewell sadly passed away on 7th April 2010 aged 57 A loving & much loved Wife of Roy and a devoted Mother of Alex and Jamie. Joan will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service has taken place
Died peacefully on Saturday 10th April after a bravely born illness. Ann of Church Road, Richmond passed away at Princess Alice Hospice, Esher. Much loved by Charles, her family and all who knew her. Ann is sorely missed. Her funeral takes
23.2.1927 - 3.4.2010 Beloved Sister of Jack (John) and adored Aunt of Anne and Gordon. Died peacefully after a short illness. Grew up in Ilford Essex attending the Ursuline Convent from 1942, worked for Stewart Wrightson (Now Willis). Simple service
In loving memory of our Big Bruv KEVIN MASTERSON Who passed away on 9th April, 2010 aged 43 years. Brothers forever, never forgotten Shaun, Pat and family. All enquiries c/o Frederick W Paine 020 8399 2060
In Memorium to Hazel Ivy Poague Who passed away peacefully on Thursday 8th April 2010 aged 88 All enquiries please to: W A Truelove & Son Ltd 01372 723337
13th August 1926-9th April 2010 Beloved Wife of Eric and greatly loved by family and friends. Died in hospital following a short illness. Funeral Service will be held at Christ Church, Epsom Common, on Friday, 23rd April at 11.00am Flowers and-or
Died peacefully on April 7th in Hospital aged 102. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral to be held on Monday 19th April at Lambeth Crematorium, Blackshaw Road, SW17 at 2.45pm. May God Bless her
Passed away 7th April 2010 Loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother Funeral Service on Friday 23rd April 2010 at 11.00am at Randalls Park Crematorium, Leatherhead Family flowers only donations to Cancer Research UK c/o A & E Longhurst 020 8393 1077
Aged 73 Passed away on 31st March 2010, after a sudden illness. He will be sadly missed by Tina, Vera, Albert, Janet and Bill. The Funeral will take place at Stafford Crematorium on Monday 26th April at 11.30am. Family
Passed away peacefully at Kingston Hospital on 11th April 2010 aged 83 years. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral will take place Friday 23rd April 1.40pm Kingston Crematorium. Flowers, or donations to Help the Aged
One of the men accused of murdering a Croydon lab technician had been heavily drinking in the hours before the death, a jury heard today. Darren Liston, 25, had been in Wandle Park sitting on a bench, drinking cans of Stella Artois, in the
Raynes Park's Evelina Belevich, Carshalton’s Taylor McArdle and Wallington-based Eleanor Cross have enjoyed a tennis master-class with former Wimbledon champion Pat Cash as the race to become a Barclays Ball Kid reached the final stage.
Passed away 6.4.2010 aged 86 Funeral Service Friday 16.4.2010 10.30am St John Fisher, Cannon Hill Lane, Raynes Park 12.00 Merton and Sutton Cemetery, Garth Road, Morden. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to St Raphaels Hospice c
Passed away peacefully at Kingston Hospital on 4th March 2010 age 83 years. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral has already taken place. Enquiries c/o Frederick W Paine, 265 Ewell Road, Surbiton KT6
Egham 30 Merton 42 Merton moved into the semi-finals of the Surrey Bowl with a deserved - if not easy - victory after an entertaining match at Englefield Green. Having not played at home since January, the Morden Rec outfit again found themselves
Hundreds of residents were forced to flee their homes after a gas explosion during a major fire by Streatham Common station on Saturday. Dozens of homes were evacuated by the police and London Fire Brigade after a fire broke out in car mechanics
Pupils from a Tooting school stranded in Italy by the Icelandic ash cloud had been visiting the historic ruins of Pompeii, which was destroyed by a volcanic eruption 2,000 years ago. In a bizarre twist of irony, teachers and 25 year 9 pupils
Well, it wasn’t exactly Ronnie Scott’s, but the Live Room at Twickenham Stadium was just as enticing and glamorous. A wonderful and intimate, if underused, venue. A good space with strong atmosphere. The very presence of the wonderful Georgie
Passed away peacefully at St Helier Hospital, Carshalton on 3rd April 2010 at the age of 93. Cliff will be sadly missed by his Wife Kathleen and family. Funeral Service to take place at The North East Surrey Crematorium, Lower Morden Lane, Morden
In loving memory of GEORGE COWIE Who passed away on the 7th April 2010 aged 83 years. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends The Funeral Service will take place at the North East Surrey Crematorium on Thursday 22nd April at 1.30pm
The end of the season is fast approaching and the Ealing (Road) Comedies team has decided the time has come to launch the race for the much vaunted E(R)C Brentford player of the year award. The gruesome twosome - Stuart & Will - have cast their
Pupils at a Wimbledon school have fallen victim to the flight freeze as their foreign trips are grounded by the Icelandic ash cloud. About 50 13 and 14-year-olds from Wimbledon High School (WHS) have seen visits planned for this week postponed
The woman who murdered Coulsdon student Meredith Kercher has launched an appeal against her conviction. Lawyers for Amanda Knox, who was jailed for 26 years in January for the murder of Miss Kercher, have submitted a 300-page document calling
A robber has put the ‘bun’ in bungling after being jailed for 12 months for stealing a bag of burger baps. Richard Ogilvie Taylor brandished a broom handle at staff from the East Croydon branch of Burger King before snatching the buns in the
Twickenham’s Simon Low’s is considering switching back to his old bike in a bid to nip a depressing run of bad luck in the British 125cc Championship in the bud. The 23-year-old saw an engine seizure mar practise and qualifying at Thruxton over the
A teacher stranded more than 1,000 miles away in Marrakech is embarking on an epic journey to try and get back to his classroom. Stephen Paddock is one of hundreds of teachers left stranded abroad by the cloud of volcanic ash over the UK preventing
Joe Vines wants Tooting & Mitcham to play the role of party-poopers as they look to end their topsy-turvy league campaign on a high. The Terrors signed off their home season with a 2-1 win over relegation-haunted Margate on Saturday thanks to goals
Passed away on 26th March 2010, aged 95 years Formerly of Tolworth and Surbiton, Surrey Funeral Service to take place on Monday 19th April, 2010 at the Gordon Road Evangelical Church, Hailsham, East Sussex at 2.00pm. Burial is to take place
Passed away peacefully on 5th April aged 89. The funeral will take place on 22nd April at 1.00pm at Putney Vale Crematorium. Her Nephew Edwin and Niece Maureen will be pleased to welcome any friends who wish to attend. Any enquiries to T H Sanders
Passed away 26th March 2010, aged 85. Born 4th January 1925 Dearly loved Wife, Mother and Grandmother. A Wren, a Teacher and a Girl Guide Leader. Cremation Service took place at Randalls Park, Leatherhead on Tuesday 6th April. Donations to
Peacefully 3rd April, Widow of Geoff. Much missed by all her family, friends and all who knew her. Funeral Service to be held on Friday 16th April at Mortlake Crematorium at 2.30pm. Enquiries c/o Andrew Holmes & Son Funeral Directors Tel:
Aged 85 of Mortlake, much loved Husband of the late Doreen and Father of Kevin, Allan, Gillian and Martin and Grandfather of Nicholas and Steven Saunders, died peacefully after a short illness at Kingston Hospital on 1st April 2010. His Funeral
1917 - 2010 Passed away 29th March 2010 Cremation 14th April 2010 at 3.30pm West Norwood Crematorium,P> Undertakers Smith Yeatman, West Norwood
Staines Town kept alive their play-off hopes with a 3-0 win over Thurrock at a sunny Wheatsheaf Park. They enjoyed the best possible start, when John Marquis put them ahead in only the fifth minute, latching onto an André Scarlett pass and drew the
1920-2010 The Davison Family, of Hook Surrey, have sadly announced the death of Norman “Dave” at Kingston Hospital on Good Friday, April 2nd 2010. The funeral will take place at Randalls Park Crematorium, Randalls Road, Leatherhead at 1.15pm
Died peacefully on 7th April 2010 after a short battle against cancer. Beloved Mother to Patricia, Dorothy, Angela and the late Sandra Waite. Funeral will take place on 27th April at 2.30pm St Barnabas Church, Temple Road, Epsom and then at
Passed away peacefully on 6th April while in St Helier Hospital. Loving Husband of Gladys and much loved Father to John and Derek. Loving Grandfather “George” to David and Louise Funeral Service on Friday 16th April 2010 at The
Formerly of Wallington, member of the Holy Trinity Church. Passed away peacefully on the 12th April aged 84. Much loved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her. The Funeral Service is to take place
Died suddenly at home on 1st April at the tragically early age of 18. She will be missed more than words can express by her immediate and extended family, friends at Hinchley Wood School and elsewhere, as well as her colleagues at Waitrose
16.4.2009 In loving memory of a dear Brother If tears could build a stairway And memory a lane I’d walk right up to heaven And bring you home again John and Ann, Mavis and John
Happy 16th Birthday A-K-A McFLY BIFFA BACON SLOB-A-DOFF To the most amazing Son/Brother. You give us a reason every day to smile Dad and I are especially proud of everything you do, and will always be there for you
I, DAVID MICALLEF-EYNAUD (single) of Burnbury Road, SW12 0EL, London, intend to marry FIONA PATRICIA MULCAHY (single) of Burnbury Road, SW12 0EL, at the Carmelite Priory, Villegaignon Street, Mdina, Malta on 3rd July 2010. Any person knowing
Botanica Medica, www.botanicamedica.co.uk, the herbal dispensary in Crown Road, St Margarets, is organising several easy country walks on 8, 16 and 23 May and on 19 and 27 June in St Margarets and Richmond, where you can pick your own herbal medicines
Zoltan Gera admits he cannot wait for Thursday night’s Europa League clash with Hamburg as the Cottagers look to spring yet another surprise. The semi-final showdown will see Fulham travel to Germany for the first leg on the back of a turgid 0-0 draw
Brentford made it nine games without defeat as they played out a goalless draw with Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Ground on Saturday, writes Simon Webster. With both sides safe in the top half of the table, there was a distinct end of season
Hollyfield School in Surbiton has told its year 8 pupils not to return to school, due to staffing problems caused by the volcanic ash. The Easter holidays saw many staff members, and pupils, fly abroad for a break. Along with an estimated
Croydon Athletic need only avoid defeat to Folkestone Invicta tomorrow night to ensure promotion to the Ryman League Premier Division. The Rams beat Whyteleafe 2-0 on Saturday and were three minutes away from securing top flight before Folkestone scored
Carshalton’s position in the Premier League becomes more tenuous with each passing game and, once again, after a proficient but uninspired first half, the team fell away badly after the dismissal of Lewis Gonsalves. Hendon’s eventual win was far
Chertsey Town came out on top in a seven-goal thriller against Chessington & Hook United. The contest was very open, too open perhaps for the purists, and although seven goals were notched, it seemed that the scoring could have gone on for ever.
The Metropolitan Police got off to a great start against a Worthing side still chasing an automatic promotion place. On 14 minutes a cross into the visitor’s goal area was not cleared. Police striker Phil Ruggles won the ball, then ran away from the
Rosslyn Park destroyed this match as any sort of competitive spectacle with a devastating opening burst. They had the four-try bonus point safely in the locker after only 17 minutes, and at 42-0 after 25 minutes it was effectively all over. In
There was no ifs or buts about it, Kingstonian needed something from this game to ensure play-off action next week and by working incredibly hard and defending in numbers they got it. A win against strugglers Maidstone United next Saturday at Kingsmeadow
There has been much talk of “Cameron's Cuties” and the “Browns sugars” as secret weapons in the General Election. Gimmicks aside, it's true that women have had a higher profile this year than ever before. People often say our Victorian predecessors
Sutton ensured their place in the end of season playoffs with two games to spare on Saturday as they came from behind to snatch a point in the Earlsmead sunshine. While manager Paul Doswell had said that the 68 point total that U’s reached at Billericay
After a dismal week, the Robins ended their home season on a brighter note with a crucial win against mid-table Cray. The game started at a good pace with both sides on the attack at every opportunity, but the Robins created the better chances
LATEST NEWS: Schoolgirl to miss acting debut due to volcano crisis LATEST NEWS: Surrey Air Ambulance grounded by volcanic ash UPDATE: The air traffic control body, Nats, has confirmed that airspace in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Scotland
Luke Dorn reckons a Challenge Cup run could be just the boost Harlequins RL need after a frustrating start to the Super League season. Dorn made his first start of the campaign after shoulder surgery in Saturday's 23-16 Fourth Round win over Wakefield
The 15-year-old boy arrested in connection with the murder of Wesley Sterling has been bailed. Sixteen-year-old Wesley was stabbed to death at a 16th birthday party at Croydon Arena just after midnight on Sunday morning. The former St
Former Olympic champion Greg Searle reckons the future of Molesey Boat Club has to be as a high performance club. Captain and Beijing gold medalist Andrew Triggs-Hodge - and the club’s hierarchy - came under fire last month for introducing a major overhaul
Nick Clegg said he would use any influence he had to help protect Kingston Hospital's maternity unit if there was a hung parliament. The Liberal Democrat leader, followed by a press scrum after Thursday's leaders debate, was visiting Kingston
Stiffed!, Tabard Theatre There was a definite buzz around the lobby entrance to the Tabard last Wednesday night as the small theatre began to fill up for the first ever performance of Stiffed!. Rumour had it that we were about to see, and hear,
An man addicted to cigarettes is seeking compensation after a prison officer denied him tobacco for a week as punishment for bad behaviour. Jack Richard Foster, a prisoner at HMP High Down, in the border of Banstead and Sutton, decided to take
Pupils are rehearsing a colourful performance for a Storytelling Carnival at Battersea Park. Young performers at Battersea Park School will don carnival costumes for a rap and dance routine at the Pumphouse Gallery Lawn. The event, on May 1 at 2pm,
George Eliot’s biographer has spoken out in support of the campaign to save her famous view from Holly Lodge in the West Hill Conservation Area. Professor Kathryn Hughes, author of “George Eliot, The Last Victorian”, said the author treasured
