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  • John McEnroe recreates his famous Wimbledon moment

    Cries of “you cannot be serious” rang around SW19 as mad Mac lost it once again - this time in the championship’s queue on Monday morning. But tournament organisers hadn’t misplaced John McEnroe’s tickets, instead he was entertaining fans with a repeat

  • £38m Stanley Park High redevelopment finally underway

    Building work is finally underway on the £38m Stanley Park High School redevelopment. The project was subject to a series of delays while the council negotiated access rights over neighbouring land. But last week the first spade was put in

  • 'Exceptional' former Mitcham and Morden MP dies

    An “exceptional” MP who served the people of Mitcham and Morden for 14 years has been praised by politicians following her death this weekend. Dame Angela Rumbold, a former education minister and vice-chairman of the Conservative party, represented

  • Parish looking to move Palace from Selhurst Park

    The new co-chairman of Crystal Palace have revealed they would like to build a new home for the club and move it away from Selhurst Park. On Thursday, Steve Parish and Martin Long made their first public appearance since rescuing the Eagles from the

  • Police car chase ends in crash outside school

    A police car chase through Croydon ended after a silver car crashed outside a school this afternoon. Traffic officers appeared to be pursuing the people carrier before it ran into a set of low tree stump bollards outside Monks Orchard School

  • Feltham & Hampton Football Mundial results

    Feltham & Hampton Wednesday 6-a-Side Football League League week three results: FC Woy's Wovers 5 West Twickenham Revolution 3; Egg N Soldiers 3 Mandy Victims 1; Rapid Viagra 1 LFK 2; Hanworth Villa 1 Real Madrunk 1; Teddington FC 0 Twickenham Stars

  • Top tips from the council for Recycling Week

    This week is Recycle Week, and recycling teams from Wandsworth Council will giving information and advice on how to recycle and reduce waste. This year the focus is on small electrical items, anything with a battery or plug, including toasters

  • New Malden's South crashes to SW19 defeat

    New Malden's Mel South was bundled out of Wimbledon in quick fashion on Monday, comfortably beaten by Russian Regina Kulikova. South was seen off 6-1, 6-2 in just an hour on Court No.5. With both knees heavily taped, South struggled

  • Baltacha bemoans first round jitters

    Brit hopeful Elena Baltacha blamed first round nerves after crashing out of Wimbledon at the first round stage. Baltacha served for the match in the second set, only to eventually slump to a 2-6, 7-5, 6-3 defeat to Croatian Petra Martic. She said: "

  • McGowan plots course for Celtic Manor

    Banstead Downs Golf Club’s Ross McGowan took another step towards Ryder Cup qualification at the US Open on Sunday. The Cheam-based 28-year-old hit 13 over to finish tied in 40th at Pebble Beach - 13 shots behind Northern Irish winner Graeme McDowell

  • Man arrested in Spain over Nutfield murder

    A man has been arrested today by police in Spain in connection with the murder of Sarah Thomas in Nutfield. The 39-year-old man, believed to be David Baxendale, who has links with Tadworth and Redhill, was detained by Spanish officers just

  • Hercules athletes star for Surrey

    Five Hercules Wimbledon athletes were in action for Surrey in the South East Schools Inter-Counties track and field match at Horsham on Saturday. Teenagers Max Mondelli and Jonathan Osbourne continued where they left off at the previous weekend county

  • Golden Hosking returns to form

    Wimbledon rower Sophie Hosking made a golden return to form for Team GB on Sunday as she and partner Hester Goodsell won the women’s lightweight double sculls at the Munich World Cup regatta on Sunday. The duo, World Cup champions in 2009, had lost out

  • Brownies help break World Record

    Giant Sleepover sets new World Record - 400 Brownies Sleep in Centrale Shopping Centre Croydon Brownies Giant Sleepover Centenary Celebration took over Centrale on Saturday night. Nearly 400 Brownies and 100 leaders and Young Leaders had a wonderful

  • Rose Theatre needs disabled kids for dance show

    Young disabled people interested in joining a disabled street dance group are being sought by the organisers of a community show set to take the stage at the Rose Theatre in November. John Lewis is sponsoring the Stars and Beyond show to help mark its

  • Giant scarf to represent education for all

    Children from Tadworth Primary School have embellished a giant scarf they will send to the Send a Friend to School global dimensions project. The kids were asked to show their support for education for all and will send the paper scarf to the Prime

  • Nightstalker accused pleads not guilty to 29 offences

    The 52-year-old man accused of carrying out a string of sex attacks on the elderly over a 17-year period has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Delroy Grant from Brockley appeared at the Old Bailey this afternoon. He denied carrying

  • Dozens of firefighters tackle loft blaze

    Dozens of firefighters tackled a blaze at a home in Raynes Park last night. Six engines and about 35 crew members were called to the fire at a loft conversion in Cambridge Road. It was reported at 7.45pm, and brought under control at about 11pm. The

  • Easter: Holiday misery motivation for Test triumph

    England number eight Nick Easter has revealed the thought of ending the season in defeat was the main motivation behind the weekend’s thrilling win over Australia. Boss Martin Johnson’s men triumphed 21-20 in Sydney on Saturday at the same venue where

  • Brown: Dons need to get tough

    Terry Brown aims to invoke some of the old Wimbledon spirit this season as he looks to turn his Blue Square Premier nearly-men into play-off contenders. Having sized things up with a creditable mid-table finish last season, the Dons boss has targeted

  • Missing

    Black tortoiseshell Female cat, brown markings, maybe grey collar, name barrell, from South Bank, Surbiton. Tel: Anne 020 8390 0743 or 07752 662979 £20 reward offered

  • Who's next for Market Place store?

    Kingston town centre’s most prominent vacant property will be finally be filled in November, after fashion retailer Next said it would move into the former Borders site in the Market Place in November. A community pressure group that campaigned for the

  • Ward gets off to strong start

    Jimmy Ward admits he is looking forward to a well-earned rest after the Epsom boxer earned his second professional win inside a fortnight on Sunday. Super Middleweight Ward saw off Matt Scriven over six rounds at Bethnal Green, emerging a comfortable

  • Australia v Ghana…with special comments from Tony Dorigo

    The man in the pub often likes to supply running commentary for whatever game happens to be on the big screen. Well for this hack, viewing Australia’s World Cup clash with Ghana in a rammed Clapham Junction Walkabout on Saturday, the special

  • Streatham boy Ed signs up for another season

    Team captain Ed Koral has agreed a deal to stay with Streatham Redskins ice hockey team for another season. One of the longest-serving players in the squad, the local lad adds to a defence boosted by the signing of Jack Tarczycki. He made 29 appearances

  • Fox leads way for Collingwood

    Over-40 veteran Richard Fox of Collingwood AC finished second in Saturday morning’s Roundshaw Downs 5km parkrun, clocking 18 minutes, 49 seconds. Other Collingwood runners: 24 Bob Chart M45 23:38, 42 Annette Helliwell (W50) 26:18, 52 Rupert Quested (

  • Surrey County Council wants bids for £200,000 cash pot

    Surrey County Council (SCC) wants schemes and enterprises to submit bids for a share of £200,000 the local authority has pledged to help disadvantaged parts of the county. Last year, SCC leader Councillor Andrew Povey promised the funding for schemes

  • Onslow-Cole salvages weekend with podium at Croft

    on the net By Stuart Amos New Malden’s Tom Onslow-Cole paid tribute to his Team Aon mechanics after a podium finish in the final race at Croft on Sunday kept him in the British Touring Car Championship title chance. The 23-year-old finished eighth

  • Hackbridge businesses get £150k green boost

    Hackbridge businesses have been given a £150,000 boost by the EU to make them greener and more cost effective. The grant will be used by Sutton Council to reduce the environmental impact of 45 businesses in the area. Working with environmental

  • Man charged over 21-year-old woman's murder

    A Battersea man as been charged with the murder of a 21-year-old woman who died on Thursday. Basil Chawafambira, 35, of Hemans Street, was arrested after police found the body of Czarina Baker, 21, at around 1am on June 17. The suspect

  • Federer win would earn Oxfam £100,000

    A bet placed seven years ago will set to boost Oxfam's funds by over £100,000 - if Roger Federer wins Wimbledon for a record breaking seventh time. Nicholas Newlife from Kidlington in Oxfordshire staked £1,520 with William Hill at odds of 66-1 for Federer

  • Sutton recognises Armed Forces Day in Sutton

    Support for Britain’s Armed Forces was marked today with the raising of a special flag in Sutton town centre. The Union flag – with the words “Armed Forces Day, Show Your Support” on it - was hoisted in a ceremony this morning. The event was

  • Market Day

    As much as I love the continental market coming to town, I do feel it is a little overpriced. And misleading. I was about to treat myself to some nougat this past gloomy Saturday afternoon, as I saw the sign £2.50 for a 100 gms right next to

  • Purdham: "My life has changed forever"

    Rob Purdham admits getting back to business with Harlequins RL has offered him some solace as he looks to rebuild his life following the murder of his brother. Older sibling Garry was one of the victims of the recent Cumbria massacre, shot as he worked

  • Best-ever for Lewis as OWs win

    East Molesey 115 all out 38.1 overs. Old Whitgiftians 119- 2 17.5 overs. OW's won by 8 wickets. Jason Lewis produced his best ever Old Whitgiftians bowling figures as his side beat East Molesey by eight wickets in Division One on Saturday. His magnificent

  • Blues boss confident in summer signings

    Jimmy Cooper is tipping Eddie Smith to prove a hit at Imber Court after the Metropolitan Police boss announced the striker as one of his key summer signings. Smith arrives from fellow Ryman Division One South side Fleet Town, where he was both a popular

  • Nowell inspires Trinity to another win

    Trinity Mid- Whitgiftian 245-6 (R Warne 72, R Nowell 75*). Metropolitan Police 133. Trinity Mid-Whitgiftian won by 112 runs. Trinity Mid-Whitgiftian moved into third place in Division Three as half-centuries from Robert Warne and Richard Nowell set

  • Josephine Brown

    The Nieces & Nephews Of Jose would like to thank all who attended the funeral and sent messages of condolence, cards and mass cards. Our sincere thanks also to the Manager and staff of the Park Lodge Care Home in Surbition for their wonderful care and

  • England dressing room intruder could be jailed for a year

    An England fan who burst into his side’s dressing room following their latest World Cup balls-up could be facing a year in a South African jail. Pavlos Joseph from Crystal Palace says he stumbled upon the semi-naked players while looking for

  • Collen Patricia Finlayson

    The little Lady of Teddington, in her 95th year peacefully at her home in Munster Road on 8th June 2010. Sadly missed by Michelle, George, the community and family. Funeral at Teddington Cemetery Chapel TW11 8SF at 2.30pm on 21st June. Donations

  • Neville Smy (Sam)

    Passed away on 9.6.2010 Formerly of The Green, New Malden Cremation at Woking Crematorium Monday 21st June at 2.45pm

  • Howell Phillip David

    Of The Meath, Godalming and formerly of Chessington. Passed away peacefully in hospital after a short illness on the 7th June 2010, aged 26. Much loved Son of Helen and the late David Howell. Funeral on Monday 21st June at 3.30pm at Leatherhead

  • Jack Roberts

    In loving memory of,p> JACK ROBERTS Of Tadworth Passed away at home on June 11th 2010 aged 89. Sadly missed by family and friends.

  • Merritt Joan Mary

    Died on 12th June at home Loved and missed by all her family. Funeral to take place on Thursday 24th June 2010 at St John the Divine Church, Richmond at 1.00pm followed by a cremation at Mortlake Crematorium at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please

  • Murder hunt man believed to be in Spain

    A man who police would like to interview in connection with a woman’s murder in Nutfield, Surrey, is believed to have fled to Spain. Surrey Police detectives would like to speak to David Baxendale, 39, in connection with the investigation.

  • Joyce Rmbel

    Died on Saturday 5th June 2010. Dearly loved Wife of Peter and Mother of Jane and Tim. The Funeral Service will be held at St Dunstan’s Church, Cheam on Friday 25th June at 11.30am. Family flowers only. Enquiries and donations

  • Mary Knight

    Passed away suddenly on 9th June, aged 78. Funeral Service to be held at All Saints Church, Banstead on Monday 21st June at 10.30am. Flowers or donations to Cheshire Homes (Chipstead Kent) c/o W A Truelove & Son Ltd, 121 High Street, Banstead

  • North Jones

    Passed away 7th June 2010. Cremation on Friday 18th June 2010 at Putney Vale at 1.20pm

  • Cecilia Spencer

    The funeral of the late CECILIA SPENCER Will be held at Putney Vale Crematorium on 23rd June 2010 at 9.40am. All enquiries to Evershed Brothers Limited, 120 Wandsworth High Street, SW18 4JP Tel: 020 8874 1781

  • Ashby, Kathleen Emily "Kitty"

    ASHBY Suddenly in St Helier Hospital on 28th May 2010 KATHLEEN EMILY “KITTY” Aged 96 years, a much loved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother Will be sadly missedM Funeral Service to take place on Thursday 24th June 2.00pm at North East

  • Eileen Phyllis Gordon

    Sadly passed away on Saturday 5th June at the Royal Star and Garter Home, Richmond, aged 85. She will be deeply missed by her Husband and family

  • Nellie Hull

    1918-2010 Mother of Michael, Susan and Paul. Grandmother to Samantha and Sharon. Died peacefully 13.6.2010 at Epsom Hospital. Will be sadly missed by all the family. Funeral to take place at Randalls Park Crematorium Friday 25th June at 3.30pm

  • Ernest Charles Lane

    Formerly of Cobham, peacefully at Whiteley Village on 8th June 2010 aged 97 years. In loving memory of a courageous and respected Gentleman. Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. All enquiries to Lodge Brothers. Weybridge

  • Audrey Elizabeth Holmes

    In loving memory of AUDREY ELIZABETH HOLMES Who died peacefully at home on 29th May 2010, following a long and courageous battle against Parkinson’s disease. Loved and missed by all who knew her. Funeral Service at St Richard’s Church, Ham on

  • Gazzard, Muriel

    Passed away peacefully on 29th May 2010, aged 92. Dearly loved Mother of Terry and Christopher. Funeral at All Saints’ Church, Hampton on Wednesday 16th June at 11.00am. All friends welcome. If desired, flowers, or donations to the Macular

  • Roy Henshaw

    Passed away peacefully on 2nd June 2010. A loving Husband, Father and Grandad. Will be sadly missed by Ann, Clare, Tracey and Grandson Adam XXX

  • Barbara Frawley

    Died peacefully on 6th June 2010. Much loved friend. Funeral will take place Monday 21st June. Any enquiries to T H Sanders & Sons 020 8789 6855

  • Bezkorvany, Sergei

    Passed away peacefully in hospital on 27th May aged 79. He will be sadly missed by family and all his friends. A Funeral Service will take place at Mortlake Crematorium on Thursday 17th June at 2.00pm. Donations in lieu of flowers to The Stroke

  • Lilian Emme Clara Gilling

    In loving memory of LILIAN EMME CLARA GILLINGS 12.04.1917 - 04.06.2010 Lil sadly passed away following a long illness at St Helier Hospital. Funeral to be held at Randalls Park Crematorium on June 25th at 11.45am. No flowers please at Lil’s

  • Police searching for missing West Byfleet man find body

    Police searching for a West Byfleet man who disappeared earlier this month have discovered a body in Ockham Common. Officers were becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of diabetes sufferer Michael Hayward, 43, who went missing on Wednesday,

  • Lost

    Black and white cat (South Wallington) Reward offered Name tag Panda yellow collar microchipped 020 8669 5327/07917 801001

  • June Pennell

    20/6/1922-19/12/2003 No words can say how much we love and mis you Mum, God Bless, Thinking of you always Love Tony & Lynn, Barry & Sheila, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren Gus, tanis, Shirley & all of us xxxx

  • Aimee Peaches Paterson

    22.6.1989 - 11.7.2007 Remembering you on your 21st Birthday “Truly Beautiful” Loved by all So deeply missed Mum, Dad, Freddie, Nan, Grandad, Edwina, Billy, Hilary, Ricky, Karen, Matthew, Harry, Chloe, William and

  • David

    1958-1995 They say memories are golden Well maybe that is true But we never wanted memories We only wanted you Love Mum and Dad

  • Aimee

    Happy 21st Birthday Forever in our hearts Charlotte, Alex, Connie, Gemma, Charlotte, Holly, Hollie, Louise, Catherine and Emily XX

  • Aimee Peaches

    Beautiful memories of our darling Grandaughter Who would have been 21 on 22.06.2010 Love you always Nanny and Grandad Allardyce and all the family from Cannon Hill Lane

  • Schools put eco issues top of the agenda

    Green was certainly the theme when pupils from 30 schools came together to suggest ways they could tackle climate change. More than 60 youngsters descended on Hampton Hill Junior School, in St James’s Avenue, on Tuesday, for the second borough

  • Mum/Nan

    Happy 60th Birthday Love Andrew and Katie Jo and Dave Brett and Mel And Kids x x x

  • Dan

    Happy 18th Birthday ON 18.6.2010 Suppose you want 4 wheels now! Love Mum, Dad & Jonny XXX

  • Kylie Anderson

    In Loving memory of KYLIE ANDERSON June 21st 2009 Much loved Daughter, Sister and Special Mummy to Alannah XXX

  • Miller delighted as Cheam move up to second

    Skipper Danny Miller was delighted after Cheam moved up to second in Surrey Championship Division One with a seven-wicket win over Brook on Saturday. Miller helped wrap up victory with an unbeaten 25 as Cheam made light work of passing Brook

  • Matthew Paul

    Happy 1st Birthday 18th June 2010 Love, hugs and kisses from Grandma, Grandad, Auntie Kelly, Harry and James X

  • Gill

    Happy 60th Birthday Love all your friends at Newsquest

  • Morden Little League holds extra trials for girls

    Morden Little League still has vacancies for the new season, starting on September 18. An additional set of trials will be held this Saturday, June 26 (10am) at King George’s Playing Fields in Tudor Drive, Morden. Morden Little League provides free

  • DNA samples destroyed from Sally Anne Bowman murder

    DNA samples taking during the Sally Anne Bowman investigation have been destroyed. More than 1100 samples were taken voluntarily by police hunting for the 18-year-old's killer after she was found murdered outside her home in South Croydon on

  • Hazardous waste found dumped in Mitcham street

    A canister of hazardous waste was found dumped on the roadside of a quiet residential road in Mitcham last week. The incident sparked an investigation by Merton Council’s environmental health department and raised fears children could have been seriously

  • Brave Surrey Police officers save woman on Weybridge rooftop

    Two Surrey Police officers have been praised for their courage after they saved the life of a woman in Weybridge who was threatening to harm herself on Saturday, June 12. Police were called to Castleview Road just after 11.30pm, following reports from

  • No jail for horse porn man

    A Streatham businessman who downloaded porn involving horses and dogs has been spared an immediate jail sentence. Eskander Riahi, 63 of Stonehills Mansions, Streatham High Road, was caught with the degrading images of the animals having sex with women

  • Swan path clean up makes for a greener Kingston

    An overgrown and disused eyesore in Swan Path has been cleared up by criminal offenders and staff from McDonald’s. Offenders ordered to do hours of community service cleaned up the path as part of the community payback project during the week

  • Woman, 94, conned out of £176k by 'bogus' roofers

    Surrey Police are advising people to keep an eye on vulnerable friends and family, following an incident in which a 94-year-old lady was conned out of more than £176,000. The incident happened in Fetcham and began in September 2009 when a man by the

  • Jail for men for 'terrible' attack in Battersea

    Two men have been sentenced to 14 years each in prison for their part in a serious assault in Battersea. Lian Dusauzay, 20, of Reform Street, Battersea, and Jermaine Deriggs, 28, of Armoury Way, Wandsworth, knocked on their victim’s door in

  • Police hunt for violent burglar

    Police are still searching for a brazen burglar who stole money from a security store owned by a former bobby, specialising in CCTV. The sticky fingered bandit was caught on camera rifling through the Security Centre’s till and stealing £90