Venus has got personality and she shows it. She went on court at the French Open against Patty Schnyder with a tennis dress from her own collection making her look like coming out from Les Folies Bergeres, a combo of a lacy top teamed up with a
Mark Butler admits he plans a summer of tinkering at Colston Avenue as he looks to avoid another disastrous season for Carshalton Athletic. The Robins secured their Ryman Premier survival on the final day of last season, but have since seen talismanic
A wildlife charity is urging MPs from both sides at the House of Commons to vote against any attempt to re-introduce foxhunting. The call by Wildlife Aid, a Leatherhead-based charity that looks after sick and orphaned animals, was prompted
Back in the early 90's, I was always a huge, huge fan of Arnold Schwarzenegger. To me, he was the absolute epitome of everything that is cool. I wanted to be him when I grew up. Sad to say that now I have grown up, I probably have more in common
CPFC 2010 has not agreed a deal to buy Selhurst Park, despite comments to the contrary by joint administrator Brendan Guilfoyle. At a question and answer session with supporters last Tuesday, Guilfoyle said the consortium had come to an agreement with
Croydon Athletic manager Tim O'Shea plans to make few changes to his title-winning squad ahead of their first season in the Ryman Premier Division. The Rams won the Division One South championship last season after a close battle with Folkestone Invicta
A Morden secondary school was locked down and pupils kept indoors following false reports of a gunman on the loose in Seddon Road this afternoon. Police labeled the 999 caller’s claims as a hoax after an armed unit rushed to the residential
Twickenham’s Simon Low ignored the pain of a fractured leg to finish 17th in the fourth round of the British 125cc Championship at Cadwell Park on Sunday. The 22-year-old climbed from 25th - on the starting grid - to 14th, before a collision with another
A collision between a car and a deer on the A3 near Esher caused long delays to traffic during the morning rush hour on Thursday, May 20. Nobody was hurt in the crash, which seriously damaged the front of a red Mitsubishi Colt and closed the
Middlesex man Dan Housego is hoping concentrating on the simple things in life can help him cash-in on a purple patch with the bat this summer. The 20-year-old hit 38 on Saturday as Twickenham humbled Stanmore in the Middlesex County League
A pair of tennis-inspired directors have served up a cinematic smash to represent Merton in a London-wide film competition. Frances Bushe and Chris Sheridan, who also star in the 90-second animated feature Timeless Fun, were announced as the
Veteran Donna Fraser put on her spikes for the first time since August as she helped Croydon Harriers' women to victory in their Senior Division Three match at Croydon Arena on Saturday. The 37 year-old answered the call from coach Mike Fleet
An annual peace concert will be held at Battersea Arts Centre next month to protest against teenage gang culture and violence. Organisers expect more than 700 young people and their families at the event, held between 3pm and 10pm on Friday
Artists have until June 11 to register for Wandsworth Artists' Open House 2010. Now in its eighth year, it offers the public a chance glimpse the artists working environment and a chance for the artist to showcase and sell their work from their
Green-fingered enthusiasts at The Fircroft Trust were delighted to receive a £500 donation on Tuesday, May 18. The charity was the latest to benefit from Surbiton’s new farmers’ market, held monthly in Maple Road. The money will fund the replacement
Florent Rossigneaux has urged caution from the Rosslyn Park paymasters as the Priory Lane club plan for life in National League One. A mere fortnight after securing promotion following their 44-21 play-off victory at Loughborough Students, work is underway
A man accused of slaying a scaffolder with a kitchen knife in a Sutton pub held a knife to his girlfriend's throat just days before the attack, a court heard. Lee Cooper, 25, of Typhoon Way, Wallington, and his father Anthony Cooper, 57, of
Tooting & Mitcham United manager Mark Beard’s mission to create a dream team is quickly turning to reality after naming Wimbledon legend Kevin Cooper as his assistant manager. Cooper, 35, AFC Wimbledon’s all-time leading goalscorer with 107
Terry Brown admits he faces one of his toughest summers as a manager as he looks to juggle his playing budget and put together a promotion-challenging AFC Wimbledon side. The Dons boss is hoping to bring in up to six players as he aims to remould a
The prospect of an army of lorries working on the new M25 service station at Downside being allowed to drive through Cobham town centre is due to be discussed on Wednesday night. Planning committee councillors have been asked to approve access
Fire crews are tackling a fire at an electricity sub station in Brentford. The blaze is thought to have started at a sub station in Catherine Wheel Road sometime after 10am. Shops and businesses reported intermittent cuts in power at
Passed away peacefully after a short illness in Hospital on 13th May. Funeral has already taken place.
Widow of Vic and loving Mother of David and Vanessa. Passed away at home on 9th May 2010 aged 83. Funeral Service to be held at Randalls Park Crematorium, Leatherhead on Thursday 27th May at 12.30. All enquiries to Longhurst Undertakers 01372
Very much loved Husband, Father and Grandfather Died peacefully at home with his family aged 91, after a short illness Funeral June 4th at Mortlake Crematorium at 11.30am, and afterwards at Richmond Gate Hotel for a celebration of Roger and Hilda
The funeral of the late CHARLES HAYNES Will be held at Lambeth Cemetery on 10.06.2010 at 11.00am All enquiries to Evershed Brothers Limited 120 Wandsworth High Street SW18 4JP Tel: 020 8874 1781
Passed away peacefully at home on May 12th 2010 aged 74 years. Alice will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Church Service will be held at our Lady of Grace Church, Chiswick at 12.30pm on Monday 24th May followed by Cremation at Mortlake
Passed away 17.5.2010. at Kingston Hospital. Funeral on 27.5.2010. Requiem Mass at 9.30am St Theodore Church, Hampton. Cremation 11.00am at Mortlake Crematorium
Aged 79 years. Peacefully in hospital on 12th May. Will be sadly missed. Funeral Service at St Lukes Church Whyteleafe, Tuesday 25th May at 11.30am. All enquiries to W A Truelove & Son, Caterham Tel: 01883 345345
Passed away peacefully on 14th May 2010 aged 84. Funeral Service to take place at 1.00pm at St Dunstan’s Church, Cheam, on Thursday 27th May followed by committal at the Sutton Cemetery. Flowers preferred, but donations if desired, cheques payable
Epsom pool star Steve Chambers reckons being picked for the England U21 squad is proof his hard work has finally paid off. The 18-year-old had trialed for the U18s team, but it took until his first attempt at the older age group for him to finally be
3.6.1927–9.5.2010 Passed away peacefully after a long illness. Sadly missed by his Children, Grandchildren and Great Grandaughter. Enquiries to J. E. Gillman 020 8685 0349
Passed away on May 18th aged 82 He will be sadly missed by family and friends Funeral Service at Randalls Park Crematorium, Leatherhead on Wednesday 26th May at 5.00pm Family flowers only, donations if desired to the RNLI c/o A & E Longhurst
DOWNIE Peacefully in Royal Berkshire Hospital on 8th May 2010 Dora aged 95 years. A much loved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Will be sadly missed. Funeral Service to take place on Thursday 27th May 1.00pm at South London Crematorium
Passed away peacefully on 15th May 2010 aged 89. His family and friends will celebrate his life at Cheam Baptist Church on Wednesday 26th May at 2.00pm. Donations may be sent cheques payable to “St Raphael’s Hospice” c/o W A Truelove & Son Ltd
In loving memory of MR GEORGE KERSLAKE Who passed away on 9th May at West Middlesex Hospital. Sadly missed by Daughter Rosslyn and Sister Doris. Funeral Service to be held at St Francis de sales Church on Tuesday 25th May at 1.30pm, followed
Cops and council officers spent the weekend cleaning, tidying and giving advice on a Wimbledon estate. An Action in Merton (AIM) event saw the borough’s police, council and health services focus their efforts on improving life on the High Path
In memory of SANDRA MCKENNA Who died Friday 30th April aged 67. A Funeral Service will be held at St Peters and St Pauls Church, Mitcham on Friday 21st May 11.00am
Passed away peacefully in Kingston Hospital on 12th May 2010 aged 78, after a very courageous battle with her health for the past 5 years. A wonderful, much loved Wife, Mother and Grandmother. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
From Fountain Drive since 11.5.2010, Black small Female cat, micro chipped, needs regular medication, slightly deaf. Had yellow PVC collar, white tag & grey magnet Tel: 07778 367418
As part of a new feature on the Game On blog, the team are writing a monthly top five list on a gaming topic. There is plenty of scope for this after all – we can do villains, weapons, levels, easter eggs – but to start things off Col is going
Congratulations LINDSAY & DARREN,p> on your wedding day, 5th June. With all our love Mum, Dad, Danielle, Gari, Little Harrison and all the family.
DARLING LENA 20.5.2000 Birthday May 22nd Ten years on a silent tear Always wishing you were here Love and miss you Carol, Mick, Darren and Lisa
Our dear Dad 23.5.1946 Deep in our hearts your memory is kept We loved you too dearly to ever forget Rose, Joyce and families
In loving memory of DONALD THOMAS SEYMOUR Passed away 21/5/2009 Always in our hearts and sadly missed From Marge, Chris, Lesley, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren
DARLING Our Sister LENA 20.5.2000 A passing thought A silent tear Keeps your memory Always near Loved too much to be forgotten Rose, Joyce and families
19.05.2008 was the day you went away. Love and miss you every day. From Wendy and all the family Miss you Dad
In loving memory BRYAN JAMES COUGHLAN 1977-2006 The one and only Geordie Forever in our hearts Our memories of you, endless, beautiful, indestructible Missing you so much Love Mam, Neil and Mart X
Beddington’s Charlie Edwards lifted the fifth national title of his career at the weekend before revealing he could be about to split from technical trainer Gary Hale. The 17-year-old Hollington ABC fighter became the English ABA lightflyweight
Surrey children have been given access to 13 specially adapted sports wheelchairs, following a partnership between Hilton in the Community Foundation, The Lord’s Taverners and Sunbury Manor School. Presented at Hilton Cobham by delegates from
Another day, another rubbish film tie in. Ok, perhaps that’s a little harsh, but consider this – the Iron Man suit is the very pinnacle of weapons technology, one which is piloted by a multi-billionaire with a super-cool attitude – and it
Detectives are appealing for information after Millwall and Crystal Palace fans clashed at East Croydon Station. Officers from the British Transport Police are investigating the fight and have released CCTV pictures of men they would like to
24.5.2010 Happy 18th Birthday Darling Pod Enjoy your day All our love Nan D and Grandad and the impeccable Pecks
We are looking for the next of kin for the late RONALD ROBERTS Please contact Jenny with information on 01737 379242
Surrey have been playing Essex longer than any other county and their current record from 89 clashes is won 45, drawn four and lost 40. Last season at Loughton BC in Essex, Surrey scraped home by two shots and, in the past six years, the scores have
A audience member stole the show at a Jimmy Carr gig when he proposed to his girlfriend through the award winning funny man. Mr Carr came up with on of his slick one-liners when writing about the event on social networking site Twitter.
Ashford endured mixed fortunes in all competitions last week, saving their best form for the Middlesex County Bowling Association Bannerette. FORDBRIDGE LEAGUE MIXED WOODTHORPE 6 pts v ASHFORD 4pts This was a four mixed
Former AFC Wimbledon and Carshalton Athletic midfielder Karl Beckford has backed Mark Beard to prove a big hit at Imperial Fields after the 35-year-old was unveiled as new Tooting & Mitcham boss last week. Beckford is one of a host of names linked with
Due out in August, THQ have released a trailer for their upcoming movie tie-in, The Last Airbender. Based on the theatrical feature that is directed by the acclaimed film maker M. Night Shyamalan, The Last Airbender Video Game follows the destinies
After the disappointment of finishing last in their opening Southern League encounter, Croydon Harrier's women struck back in style on Saturday with victory in their latest fixture, writes Matthew Kiernan. Sprinter Joscelynn Hopeson showed signs of the
Ram Surrey Cricket League results for May 22: Premier Division: Sheen Park 213 lost to Economicals 216-8 by two wickets, Old Thorntonians 251-6 beat Abahani 243-6 by eight runs, Battersea Ironsides 280-8 beat Osterley 238 by 42 runs, Wandsworth 249
Passengers in Croydon and Crystal Palace can now take advantage of full evening and weekend services on the new East London Line. The line connects Dalston Junction in the north to West Croydon, New Cross and Crystal Palace in the south.
Croydon 1 Sutton 2 Sutton Schools Borough U11s came back strongly late on to snatch two goals which secured the Surrey League title at Warlingham on Friday. Croydon had the better of the first half and after taking the lead on five minutes,
Gagny 1 Sutton 2 Sutton Schools Borough U11s travelled to Paris on Saturday to play against their twin town of Gagny at the Jean Bois Stadium. Sutton played two 7 Aside games against their French hosts and had to adapt quickly to the hot conditions
Spencer 234-7 Old Whitgiftians 207 Spencer won by 27 runs Old Whitgiftians let slip a glorious opportunity to take the points against Spencer as they lost by 27 runs at Croham Road on Saturday. Murtaza Hussain (51) and
Sutton 6 Newbury 0 Sutton Schools Borough U11s finished their league programme with this convincing win against Newbury on Tuesday to give the team the best ever record in the Competition’s 50 year history! Sutton had early chances but took
TRINITY MID-WHITGIFTIAN 224-9 OLD RUTLISHIANS 225-4 (S Ganguly 52, J Ritches 51*, S Mohammed 51*) Old Rutlishians won by six wickets Trinity Mid-Whitgftian paid the price for a sluggish batting display as Old Rutlishians eased to a six-wicket victory
Sutton 2 Barking 0 Sutton Schools Borough U11s booked a place in the London Shield Final with an excellent performance against Barking on Saturday. Barking threatened first as Sutton soaked up early pressure but the home team eventually got
Teddington head coach Giselle Mather reckons fitness is going to be the main obstacle to her side repeating the double winning success of this season next time around. The Bushy Park outfit last week added the National Junior Vase to the Surrey
A German property developer has launched ambitious plans to deliver Kingston’s first residential car club scheme and help improve the borough’s lack of affordable housing. Rhine Properties, specialist in building flats and town houses in Germany
A major re-development of a derelict hospital site which will include a hotel and homes has been given the go-ahead by the council. The West Park site will accommodate a hotel and conference centre, 369 new homes, car parking, open space and
Nurses in Epsom Hospital have presented a cheque for nearly £250 to the British Heart Foundation after organising a cake sale earlier this year. Sister Mary Gray and healthcare assistant Helen Shirley, from the hospital's coronary care unit, asked colleagues
Beddington Farmlands Bird Group have beaten a host of London’s birdwachers and enthusiasts to come in second place at this year's Oystercatcher Bird Race. The race took place on Friday May 14 and teams included the Royal Society for the Protection
This man, charged with a kidnapping in Wimbledon, is among a list of London’s most wanted. Named as John Leroy Birtle, he has not been seen since 2002 when he failed to appear at Kingston Crown Court for his trial. He has been included
Lambeth is set to again be the teenage pregnancy capital of England. An NHS Lambeth performance report stated the most recent provisional statistics showed 267 teenage girls below the age of 18 fell pregnant in 2008. The rate of 15 to
Merton’s allotment waiting list may have topped 800, but the Mayor of London has launched a novel initiative to encourage home growing. The “one pot pledge” launched by Boris Johnson and Rosie Boycott last week urges coffee drinkers to use
A new apprenticeship training agency has been launched to persuade south London firms of the power of taking on trainee staff. Many businesses see apprenticeships as “over bureaucratic and hard to manage”, according to South London Business
Kingston’s finest school-aged speakers gathered for the Jack Petchey Speak Out Challenge. Nineteen students from eight schools took part at the regional final, hosted by Chessington Community College on Tuesday, May 11, and spoke on everything
Ambitious £300m plans to modernise every secondary school in Kingston were thrown into doubt this week, when the new Government confirmed it was reviewing money pledged to the borough when it entered a school building programme last November.
