Crystal Palace must avoid defeat at Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday to preserve their Championship status. But they will have a great chance if they reproduce the sort of performance that saw them drew 1-1 with promoted West Bromwich Albion at
If you have walked down Sutton high street in the past few weeks you would have no doubt noticed that quite a lot of it is missing. Piles of bricks and pathways are being hefted from the ground, put aside, and the remaining hole cordoned off before
A 12-year-old was savaged by a dog and left with life-changing facial injuries while picking flowers in Morden Park on Saturday. The girl was in the park near Hillcross Avenue with her mother and sister when the rottweiler lost control in front of
South London torm 'A' warmed up for next saturdays RLC South East opener against Guildford Giants with a comprehensive 70-6 win at Phantoms RL. The game was played in unseasonaly hot weather and Storm took advantage of their large squad to
By Community Correspondent Jennifer Pinto For most young people in Merton, this year will be the very first time they get to vote in the General Election. As the looming day for the Election approaches us (May 6th if you didn’t already know
School children have devised safety tips for their peers. Pupils at St Philomena’s Catholic High School for Girls in Carshalton investigated the impact of children using buses at the end of a school day. The girls carried out their research
Richmond director of rugby Geoff Richards says ‘philosophical differences’ between him and the Board were behind his decision not to renew his contract with the club. The former England Women’s Grand Slam winning coach signed off his Athletic Ground
In the last fixture of a long, gruelling 149th season Richmond convincingly overwhelmed visitors Dings Crusaders by seven tries to four in a typical end of season game. For Richmond there were plenty of positives, the win being the first in two seasons
Instructors of the new Wimbledon Karate Jutsu Kai Club won five trophies at the Sussex Karate Championships in Hailsham. First dan Sempai Ellie Murphy took gold in high-grade women’s karate kumite (fighting), senior women’s kickboxing and senior high-grade
South Thames College hosted a regional battle of the bands contest in its brand new TV studios last Thursday. Young musicians at the college competed against bands from other London colleges in the WorldSkills UK contest. A band from
Drama students from Notre Dame University joined pupils at Sacred Heart School in Battersea for a multicultural play on Friday. Child of the Migrant Moon was inspired by the experiences of pupils at the school, 75 per cent of whom have English
A bearded Lady has shocked Chessington hotel guests by being outed as a man. A pet bearded dragon, known as Lady among staff and guests at the Holiday Inn, Chessington, had to be renamed after a routine visit from a Chessington Zoo keeper revealed
A Fulham resident is the toast of a disabled charity after raising money with a mammoth effort to complete the London Marathon. Alexandra Clapp put on her running shoes to cross the finishing line in four hours on Sunday. And Victoria Wray
Battersea’s Aaron Okuleye followed in the footsteps of Olympic stars Kelly Sotherton and Mark-Lewis Francis on Sunday as he claimed silver at the Aviva Sportshall UK final in Birmingham. The 13-year-old finished second in the standing triple jump
Electoral officers have been burning the midnight oil to cope with a late surge in people wanting to vote in next month’s general and local elections. Applications more than doubled between the last two registration periods, jumping from 950
Hercules Wimbledon teenager Liam White battled to third place in the Virgin London Mini Marathon on Sunday despite taking a fall in the rush at the start of the race. Despite his height, 17-year-old White was bowled over by the 200-plus other runners
Council hopefuls have spoken out on how they would keep Merton a beautiful borough. Four parties standing in next month’s local election have answered questions on planning and the environment from conservation group the Wimbledon Society.
Bees loanee Lionel Ainsworth seems set to have played his last first team game for Brentford after a touchline tantrum following his substitution against Yeovil Town at the weekend. The 22-year-old was hauled off on the hour mark - giving youngster Ryan
Paralympic gold-medalist David Weir suffered the heartache of two punctures as he narrowly failed in his quest to win a fifth London marathon title on Sunday. Mr Weir, from Wallington, was denied the honour of becoming a quintuple champion
London Welsh forwards coach Phil Greening reckons you only need to look at history to see a weekend off before a big game can be a disadvantage. The 34-year-old former England hooker pitched up at Old Deer Park last May and has helped the Dragons
Brian McDermott has challenged his Harlequins RL side to stick to their attacking principles after the Londoners hauled themselves off the foot of Super League last weekend. Quins stunned league leaders Wigan with a 38-26 win at the DW Stadium, bouncing
Skipper Jak Martin reckons Banstead Cricket Club are well-placed to push on after retaining their Surrey Championship Premier League status last season. The team struggled for most of his first season as captain, but the arrival as Ali Jaffer as player
MARTIAL ARTS: Students from outh Wimbledon-based London Warriors achieved the following belts at the club’s grading last week: Black belt: Elvis Summers. Yellow: Mark Purvor, Jacob Oxford, Keiran Ayres, Matt Chambers, Adam Peacock. Red: Mubahil Farooq
Firefighters have rescued two people as fire ripped through a block of sheltered flats for the disabled early on Sunday morning. More than 40 firefighters spent two-and-a-half hours tackling the blaze at the Ability Housing Association building
Oxshott's Will Stevens secured his third podium finish of the 2010 Michelin Formula Renault UK Championship at Rockingham in Northamptonshire on Sunday, April 25, to hold on to a top three placing in the driver standings for Manor Competition. Taking
Molesey netballer Hannah Reid insists losing in the Netball Superleague play-offs is not an option for Surrey Storm. The Guildford-based club - in its first season as the Storm - finished top of the table and face second-place Team Bath in the semi-final
Elmbridge Council has been accused of “self-aggrandisment” and using tax payers’ money poorly, after spending more than £2,000 on 10 signs telling residents they live in a “brighter, greener borough”. Last year, the Conservative-run council
Florent Rossigneaux has urged Rosslyn Park to grab their chance of glory with the Priory Lane side one game away from a promotion play-off place. Having disposed of Clifton 36-0 in Bristol last weekend, Park know a bonus-point win at Canterbury on Saturday
A passionate Croydon resident has scooped third place as Tenant of the Year for work in the community. Ashburton resident, Sue Randall, beat 11 other finalists at the 2010 Tenant Participation Advisory Service (TPAS) Awards, which aim to recognise
Tucked away in an underground car park on the Cambridge Road estate, the inconspicuous Surbiton Postal Rifle Club has stood for 27 years. It may be well hidden, but on Sunday, April 25, groups from the community, including this newspaper, went
Despite resting a number of first-team regulars, Sutton United brought down the curtain on a hugely successful Ryman Premier League campaign by twice breaching the division’s meanest defence ion the first half on Saturday. They can now go into Tuesday
Two founding members of Irish folk act Last Night’s Fun will play the Ram Folk Club in Thames Ditton on Friday, April 30. Chris Sherburn, who plays the concertina, and Denny Bartley, who sings and plays the guitar, will plug their new album
Visually impaired children who have cancer, acquired brain injuries, multiple disabilities or complex health needs now have access to exclusive eye clinics. Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust introduced eye clinics specifically
Surrey Police are urging motorists in Elmbridge to remain on their guard following seven reported thefts of catalytic converters from vehicles in the area. One of the thefts occurred between midnight and 3.30am on Friday, April 9, in a car
Tradesmen are being urged to protect their tools after ten thefts from vehicles between April 12-16. In eight of the incidents reported to police, the tools were taken from vehicles which had been parked overnight in driveways and streets.
The new Sutton life centre on Sutton common road is coming together well, and many people may have noticed it on the corner opposite ‘The Harvester’. Sutton life centre present opportunities for people of all ages, with a modern library, a range of facilities
Elmbridge Council’s Conservative administration has refused to introduce a pilot-scheme designed to reduce car parking charges in Thames Ditton and help traders in the area weather the current economic climate. The scheme, proposed by Thames
Selhurst Park could become a giant supermarket if developers are willing to challenge the strict planning policy Croydon Council has placed on the site. Lloyds Banking Group, which is owed £12m by current Selhurst Park owner Paul Kemsley
Burning embers from a disposable barbecue are thought to have caused a fire that spread across 300 sq m of Wimbledon Common on Sunday evening. The “substantial” blaze took three crews more than an hour to put out according to a firefighter
A brand new rugby and music festival, RugbyRocks, is helping The Prostate Cancer Charity tackle the disease head on this summer, with a host of big names from the world of sport and music taking part. The Charity has become the Official
A high-speed chase through Croydon ended with three men arrested and four kilos of pure cocaine, worth almost £200,000 lying in the street, a court heard. Clive Gideon, 26, Streatham, Craig Beckford, 27 South Norwood and James Mitchell, 52,
Pupils at Oval Primary School in Croydon celebrated St George’s Day last week with fancy dress, cream tea and a picnic for the whole school. Class projects were also on display on the day, which PTA chair Janice Smith called “a celebration
Residents locked in a legal battle with a train company over a “hideous” rail depot built behind their homes have celebrated a major breakthrough in the fight to get it removed. Southern Railway has agreed at the 11th hour with Lambeth Council
A man in his 20s was left with severe head injuries after a fight in Epsom High Street. The incident took place in the High Street at about 1.40am on Saturday, April 10, between a group of three men and another group of five men outside Wilkinsons
A turf cutting ceremony has marked the start of work on a new, state-of-the-art teaching block at the University for the Creative Arts Epsom. The £5.9m scheme will create a modern, three-storey building which will house a new learning and resource
Candidates for the Epsom and Ewell parliamentary seat took part in a hustings to debate green issues. Conservative Chris Grayling, Liberal Democrat Jonathan Lees and Labour Craig Montgomery took part in the hustings organised by the Epsom and
Friends of a little boy who needs lifesaving treatment in America have been pulling together to raise money for him. A few weeks ago, the Epsom Guardian revealed how the family of six-year-old Adam Bird, who was diagnosed with stage four neuroblastoma
Billy Smith insists he had no choice but to walk away from Imperial Fields after the Tooting & Mitcham boss stunned fans by quitting at the weekend. Both Smith and assistant George Wakeling left their posts after being informed the playing budget was
Although time has virtually run out on Chertsey’s Combined Counties League championship challenge, the side showed no signs of giving up the fight with a comprehensive win over visitors Epsom & Ewell. The afternoon also marked the departure of captain
This Saturday Teddington RFC who are the champions of The London an,d South East Division will be playing in the semi final of The RFU Junior Vase, writes Gareth Cross. They take on Bristol Imperial RFC the champions of the South West Division.
Deputy mayor and chief of staff Sir Simon Milton has met with Surrey County Council leader Dr Andrew Povey at City Hall to discuss London's growing population and the potential impact on services in Surrey. Dr Povey said: “I was pleased
Firefighters have rescued two people as fire ripped through a block of sheltered flats for the disabled early on Sunday morning. More than 40 firefighters spent two-and-a-half hours tackling the blaze at the Ability Housing Association building
Carshalton finished their season on a resounding high with the demolition of a Wealdstone side for whom this proved to be just one game too many in their stamina-sapping pursuit of a play-off place. All of the goals came in the first half hour when
In Loving Memory of DENNIS GEORGE ROBERT JOHNSON 21.12.1928 - 22.03.2010 Rene, Keith, Jeff and families would like to thank everyone who attended his funeral and for your donations to Cancer Research. We have raised over £400.00
A Lambeth primary school reception place has been given to the child of every parent in the borough who applied on time. Parents found out on Friday which school their children would be heading to in September. Some 78 per cent of children
A major summit has taken place to discuss Lambeth’s strategy on tackling violence against women. It is part of a surge in efforts in the borough to wipe out serious violence against women and girls including domestic violence, sexual violence
Golden Wedding Celebrations PETER AND GRETA BUTLER Wish to thank their family, friends, neighbours and relatives, who attended the house party on the 2nd April
Staines ended their season with a battling draw in front of 1,147 people at The Crabble. The game had lost some of its earlier appeal with their elimination from the play-off race five days earlier. Dover were guaranteed a play-off spot, but were
Died on 3rd April 2010. Retired Civil Servant, late of Link House, Raynes Park, London SW20 (formerly of 50 Westcroft Gardens, Morden, Surrey SM4 4DL). The funeral service took place at St Saviours Church, Raynes Park on Thursday 15th April
Passed away on 15th April 2010 Will be sadly missed by family and friends Funeral to take place on Friday 30th April at St Teresa’s R.C. Church at 10.00am
Kingstonian may have lost their first four league games, conceding 19 goals, but the management team of Alan Dowson, Mark Hams and Martin Tyler have guided their side to finish the season in the play-off. Ks will now play their old rivals
Beloved Wife of the late Alf Phillips. Died peacefully on Friday 16th April at Queen Mary’s Hospital, Roehampton aged 99 years. Funeral Service to be held on Wednesday 28th April at Mortlake Crematorium at 11.30am. Donations if
Passed away Monday 19th April in Kingston Hospital. A much loved Husband, Father and Grandad. Funeral Friday 30th April, 11.00am at Kingston Crematorium. Family flowers only donations, if desired to The British Heart Foundation
Leatherhead went into this match knowing that nothing less than a win would guarantee them a place in the play-offs. Instead they had to settle for a draw, after making hard work of breaking down a resolute Walton Casuals defence. The draw turned
Passed away 17th April 2010 at Kingston Hospital in her 100th year. Cremation at Kingston Crematorium, Thursday 29th April at 2.20pm. Flowers (posies only) or donations to The M. S. Society c/o Frederick W Paine 265 Ewell Road, Surbiton KT6 7AA
Tragically taken from us on Friday 16th April 2010. Died aged 37 years. Will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Beloved and adored Son to Brenda, greatest Brother to Dean. Funeral Service to take place at North East Surrey
Passed away peacefully on Friday 16th April 2010 aged 39 years He will be sadly missed by his Mum, Dad, Tracey and his three Sons The Funeral will be held on Friday 30th April 2010 at St Augustines Church Broadwater Road Tooting SW17 at 1.30pm
Family regret to announce that Ivy passed away, aged 84, on 14th April 2010, at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth. Ivy will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service will take place on Thursday 29th April 2010 at 3.30pm
On 12th April 2010, peacefully at home after a short illness. Funeral Service at the Church of St Mary The Virgin, Twickenham on Friday 30th April at 10.30am. No flowers. Donations if desired, to Marie Curie Cancer Care (http://original.justgiving.com
Passed away 3.4.2010. Funeral Thursday 22nd April 3.00pm North East Surrey Crematorium
Died peacefully on Sunday 18th April 2010 aged 91. Much loved Husband of Pat, beloved Father of Isabel, Father-in-Law to David and Grandfather of Claire and James. Thanksgiving Service at St John’s Church Belmont on Wednesday 28th April at 2.00pm
Followers of Park’s promotion rivals Ealing may rest assured that Clifton did everything they could to prevent the visitors leaving with the full five points. However, this was such a consummately professional performance from Rosslyn Park – based
Who died peacefully on the 4th April 2010 in St Georges Hospital All enquiries to Gillman Funeral Service 020 8672 1557
(Formerly of Egerton Road, New Malden) Passed away on 8th April after a short illness. Funeral at Teddington Cemetery on 26th April at 12.00 noon Donations please to The Stroke Association c/o Frederick Paine, New Malden
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 has taken place on Friday 16th April 2010 at
Aged 83, from Glenthorpe, Putney Park Avenue, died in Trinity Hospice on the 13th April 2010. Now at peace, but sadly missed by her family and friends. The funeral will take place at 2.30pm on Friday 23rd April 2010 at Morden Cemetery, Lower
Passed away peacefully on the 12th April at the Queens Court Care Home, Wimbledon aged 92 years. The Funeral will be held at the East London Crematorium, Morden Park on the 28th April at 2.30pm. She was the much loved Sister/Sister-in-Law of
Passed away suddenly on 9th April, aged 63. Much loved and will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. His funeral will be held at Christ Church East Sheen on Tuesday 20th April at 12.30pm. Donations in lieu of flowers to the British
COX on 15th April 2010 peacefully in hospital. GLADYS MARGARET aged 92 years of Rhodes Moorhouse Court, Morden. Beloved Mother of Barbara, David and Margaret. Now reunited with Harold and Joan, and will be sadly missed by all her family and
Male short haired black and white cat (unneutered) missing from Cranley Gardens, Wallington since Wednesday 14th April. Please check in sheds or garages Any information please call 020 8647 3668 or 07973 834388
Black tortoiseshell female cat, grey collar, name barrell, from South Bank, Surbiton. Tel: Anne 020 8390 0743 or 07752 662979 £20 reward offered
04.01.1968 - 20.04.2005 Five years have gone by but our love goes on Missing you Mum and Dad A life filled with love (Ephesians 5.2 )
24/04/2009 Missing you lots Think of you daily Love Andrea and Jamie-Ray XX
Born 18.12.1922 - Died 18.04.2000 Loving Husband, Dad and Grandad Always remembered Wanda and Tamara
Loved and missed always in our thoughts. Wife Tess, Chris, Jonathan, Dennis and their families. x x x
In memory of my loving Husband GORDON CHESTER Sunrise 27.3.1957 Sunset 22.4.2001 Always in our hearts All our love forever Luisa and Family XX
22.4.1933-15.8.2009 Happy Birthday Thinking of you We all miss you so much All our love Betty, Rose, Tony, Keith, Sue, James, Katie, Siobhain and Callum XX
13.7.1929 - 23.4.2009 This day comes back with sad regrets Of one we love and will never forget Doreen, Julie and Robyn
Were laid to rest together on 28th April 1997 Always in our thoughts. Love from children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
20th April 2004 Darling Wife, Mother and Grandmother Forever in our hearts “Let your light shine” Joe, John and James
Spencer Collins admits Walton Casuals face an anxious wait to see if they gain a Ryman League reprieve after ending the season in the relegation places. Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Leatherhead was not enough to haul the Stags out of the Division One South
Good luck Daddy In the Marathon running to raise money for the Royal Marsden Hospital Lots and lots of love and kisses Rosy P.S. desperately trying to get home to see you Donations to: www.justgiving.com/richardriley
The Shadow Secretary of State for Health has promised to scrap proposals to downgrade the A&E at Mayday Hospital. Conservative Andrew Lansley also pledged to support the development of a Hyper Acute Stroke Unit at the hospital during a visit
A glorious free-kick from Sam Saunders ensured Brentford extended their unbeaten run to 11 games in the spring sunshine as they drew 1-1 with Yeovil Town at Griffin Park on Saturday, writes Simon Webster. With the Bees being safe in mid-table
Happy 18th Birthday on 24th April 2010 ASHTON May your dreams come true Love “Big G”, Family and Friends XXX
HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY Meadow Lydon 24/04/10 Lots of Hugs & Kisses Mummy, Daddy, Roman and all your family xxx
Roy Hodgson insisted he was right to field a much-changed side against Everton as Fulham prepare for Thursday’s crunch Europa League clash with Hamburg. The Cottagers will go into their semi-final, second leg showdown with everything to play for, having
I am trying to find the descendants of Violet Burton born abt 1925 possibly Kingston Surrey. Violet married Edward Orsborn abt 1933 and had the following children: Violet, Sylvia Spencer and Edward. Violet at a later date possibly married
You might think once you've seen one comedian you have seen them all but that certainly is not the case with Pete Firman. Firman is the UK's leading comedy magician and will be headlining a night of comedy at Croydon Clocktower next Thursday.
Surrey cricketer Matt Spriegel reckons home club Banstead have the potential to build upon last season’s Surrey Championship Premier Division relegation scrap. Skipper Jak Martin’s men won three of their last four games to escape the drop on the final
An Easter holiday project where young people designed and sold their own T-shirts was held in a "pop up" shop set up by a Herne Hill gallery. "198 gallery" used the space in Brixton village to give young designers the chance to design, produce
Readers can give their take on top authors before they arrive in Wimbledon thanks to the new Bookfest book club. The new group will meet every month to discuss titles before they appear in the town’s annual book festival, which takes place
Two cyclists have won prizes for their bright ideas about improving cycling in Sutton. Harry Raffaitin, 8, of Blenheim Close, Wallington, won a re-conditioned Raleigh Chopper bike after suggesting having separate traffic lights for bikes at
Businesses consuming more than 6,000 MWh of half-hourly metered electricity need to comply with the new regulations this month, which aim to reduce the level of carbon emissions produced by larger low-energy users by approximately 1.2 million tonnes
