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  • Brown bemoans set-play set back at Kenilworth Road

    Luton Town 3-0 AFC Wimbledon Terry Brown says his Wimbledon side must get better on set pieces after being comfortably beaten by Luton Town tonight. The Dons are still top but Steve Evans' Crawley will steal the leadership should they

  • Drever heading to TwickFolk

    To say folk star Kris Drever likes to keep himself busy would be something of an understatement. As well as being a mainstay of respected trio Lau and one-third of Drever, McCusker, Woomble (DMW),the Scottish musician has forged a successful solo

  • Enron rolls into Richmond

    Enron, one of the most talked about plays of recent times, is coming to Richmond Theatre later this month with a cast that includes Old Isleworth resident Sara Stewart as its leading lady. While the men responsible for Enron’s downfall, Kenneth

  • Frayn is write at home at festival

    The Chiswick Book Festival opens today and one of the highlights of the three-day celebration of all things literary will be an appearance from author Rebecca Frayn, writes Will Gore. Her latest novel, Deceptions, is up for discussion as Frayn

  • Arsenal visit for Royal Russell's young guns

    Members of Royal Russell School’s reception class got a visit from Arsenal Soccer School last week. The morning gave children aged four and five the chance to have fun working on their ball skills, while learning to play football the Arsenal way!

  • Hidden parts of Streatham's oldest building revealed

    You can visit the crypt, ancient relics and the recently renovated bell tower on a tour of Streatham’s oldest building this weekend. Between 11am and 4pm on Saturday, September 18, visitors can pop into St Leonard’s Church and explore the history

  • Revellers raise cash for Nepal charity

    A Streatham charity raised more than £700 for the street children of Nepal by staging a first anniversary gig. Music 4 Children, based at the White Lion pub, celebrated its first year on Saturday, September 4. More than 100 revellers

  • Josh: Dragons have plenty more in the tank

    London Welsh wing Josh Drauniniu has warned there’s plenty more to come from the club’s talented back division, as the Dragons prepare to travel to Plymouth Albion on Saturday. The England Sevens flyer joined Welsh in the summer from Harlequins

  • Concern grows for missing teen last seen in Croydon

    Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of missing 15-year-old Drew Knight last seen in Croydon. Drew has not returned to a care home in Hove that he left on Wednesday, September 1. Drew is white, 5' 6", of slight build

  • Tom lands racing gig

    Putney-based Tom Crosthwaite has been named as one of nine Voices of the Races who are fronting a new horseracing website. The Love the Races website, launched by Racing for Change, offers an insight into what a day at the races is really like, from the

  • Tooting Bec swap pink for purple to boost charity

    Tooting Bec FC, who play in the Surrey Elite League, raised more than £1,500 for breast cancer last season. Fundraising activies ranged from race nights to charity auctions. Chris Winn, from the club who play at Raynes Park Vale's ground

  • Westside through to national semis

    Westside LTC have reached the semi-finals of the National Over-35 Inter-Club Tennis Championships, writes Mike Sinclair. Victories over Crawley, Dorking and Warwick Boat Club have taken them to the last four for the loss of only one rubber. Austin

  • League needs referees' secretary

    The Kingston & District Football League urgently needs a new referees secretary to liaise with officials and make match appointments. For more details call Maurice Webb on 020 8390 7497 or e-mail maurice@kdfl.org.uk

  • Malden crowned mixed league champions

    Malden Bowling Club have been crowned Racal Decca Mixed League champions. The club, based in Lime Grove, New Malden, were crowned champions after gaining sufficient points from their final game against Cheam.

  • Playing badminton without ties

    Rainbow Leisure Centre launches new No Strings Badminton sessions from Friday, September 24. The new initiative that makes it simple and extremely sociable for more people to welcome the benefits of badminton back into their lives, grab a racket and

  • Daytona extends opening hours

    Daytona Sandown Park karting circuit in Esher has increased its opening hours, with karting now available until 9pm on weekdays and Saturdays and until 6pm on Sundays. There are Bambino karts for young drivers (five-seven), cadet karts for juniors (eight

  • Garth Crooks supports Whitgift's globetrotters

    Football pundit Garth Crooks is joining school pupils from Whitgift Independent Boys School in their training and preparation for the Danone Nations Cup next week. The former Tottenham Hotspur striker will talk about his experiences as a professional

  • Experience of a lifetime for Bryony

    Croydon’s Bryony Turrell completed a gruelling three cities in one day challenge after swimming in Paris, cycling in Brussels and running in London on Tuesday as part of the inaugural Eurostar Tri-City-Athlon. Turrell, who has been training at South

  • BUCKMASTER JAMES and ROSEMARY

    BUCKMASTER JAMES and ROSEMARY Many congratulations on your Golden Wedding 17th September 2010 Love from Maureen, John and family

  • Robshaw cited over tackle

    Harlequins skipper Chris Robshaw been cited for dangerous tackling, contrary to rugby union's Law 10(4)(e). Robshaw is charged with a dangerous tackle on Northampton Saints' Lee Dickson during the Aviva Premiership match at the Twickenham Stoop on

  • PAIGE

    Well done PAIGE on your excellent results Love Nan, Mum, Dad, Josh and family xx

  • FRANCESCA “POTTER” WOLSONCROFT

    FRANCESCA “POTTER” WOLSONCROFT Congratulations and very well done in your exams, we are very proud of you! All our love Alan, Mum and Blake xxx

  • EVAN BROWN

    Good Luck EVAN BROWN In your first year at Junior School Love from Nana and Pop XX

  • Missing Cat Katie

    MISSING Black Tortoiseshell, Female Cat, brown markings, maybe grey collar, name Katie, from Surbiton Tel: Anne 020 8390 0743 or 07752 662979 £40 reward offered

  • PRINCE

    MISSING PRINCE Age 3 years, Silver/white, blue eyes, Microchipped Please call 07540 624441 Reward offered

  • JOHN WEBSTER

    Remembering JOHN WEBSTER It was a sudden parting, those who loved you dearly are the ones who will never forget Love Mum, Dad and family

  • GEORGE MILLS

    In Loving Memory of GEORGE MILLS (Captain Birdseye) 23.2.1923 – 12.9.2008 Forever our Hero Sadly missed by family and friends

  • DAVID WASEY

    DAVID WASEY 14.9.1958-10.6.1995 Remembering you on your Birthday Missing you so very much You will never be forgotten Love Mum and Dad xx

  • Book Sale for Beddington animal charity

    Readers of all ages can pick up a bargain next weekend (25th and 26th) when the Riverside Animal Centre’s book sale returns to Times Square Shopping Centre. The charity will be raising some much-needed cash by selling hundreds of good-as-new

  • Mechanic crushed to death under runaway bus

    A mechanic was crushed to death under a runaway bus as it careered down Morden Hall Road last Wednesday (September 8). Horrified onlookers watched a lorry driver’s desperate attempt to stop the empty bus by jumping into the cab and applying

  • MAGGIE LEPPER

    MAGGIE LEPPER In loving memory David, Jeane, Anne, Carol, Bill, Stephen, Debbie, Michael, Karen, Ruth, Bill, Joe, Eve and all the Great Grandchildren

  • SUZETTE CHARMAINE SYBLISS

    Remembering our unforgettable Daughter, Sister and Auntie SUZETTE CHARMAINE SYBLISS On her Birthday 18th September Eternaly in our hearts, With our everlasting love and devotion, We all love and miss you Your proud Mum

  • BIG MICK

    BIG MICK “MICK THE FLOWER” 17.09.2009 Gone, but not forgotten Nora, Kathy, Tony, Sue, John and Lee

  • Podcast: Movie Nerd (not) in 3D

    Discussed this week, 3D cinema – does it really bring any added depth to modern cinema or is it really just as a two dimensional as a money grabbing fad? Simon and Colin also discuss all the latest casting news from Ridley Scott's upcoming Alien

  • Peace week to celebrate Lambeth diversity

    Different faiths will be celebrated in a week-long event to acknowledge diversity within the borough. As part of London’s week of peace, Lambeth Council has organised a series of activities, which begin on Saturday. The celebrations

  • Mental health site review

    The future of inpatient mental health services will be consulted on after a 12-month wait. Inpatients were moved from Sutton Hospital to sites in Surrey and Wandsworth after the discovery of legionella in water systems in August 2009.

  • Teenage robber sentenced for Thornton Heath hold-up

    A 14-year-old armed robber has been sentenced to four years in a young offenders institute after holding up his neighbourhood convenience store. The youth, who cannot be named for legal reasons, burst into the Arjan off licence in Kynaston

  • Happy 1st Birthday ABYGALE

    Happy 1st Birthday to our little miracle ABYGALE Lots of love Mummy, Angel, Ellie, Leo, Nanny, Wayne, Hannie, Hoddy and all family and friends

  • Sam rises to Coward challenge at The Rose

    The Rose Theatre’s revival of Hay Fever opens next week and one of the show’s stars Sam Swainsbury, 28, took time out from rehearsals to chat to Will Gore about how to do justic to a Coward classic. WILL GORE: Hay Fever is one of Coward’

  • Happy 18th Birthday TYLER

    Happy 18th Birthday TYLER Have a nice day Love you loads Nan, Mum, Dad, Hope, Auntie June and Uncle Harry

  • Truly green credentials

    Futures Supplies & Support Services Ltd of Beddington Farm Road has long been at the forefront within the cleaning industry for its environmental commitment and is now delighted to have achieved CarbonNeutral status for a further two years. CarbonNeutral

  • Lorries face crackdown on restricted road

    Police officers set up a checkpoint on Monday 13th Sept to stop drivers of large lorries and trucks who travel along Sandy Lane South, Wallington - a road with a vehicle weight restriction of 7.5 tonnes. Within minutes of setting up the operation at 7am

  • Karen David goes from Waterloo Road to exotic pop...

    It's a big year for actor and singer Karen David, 31. She is currently starring in the BBC school soap Waterloo Road and is also preparing for the release of her new single Hypnotize. David, who was born in India and raised in Canada before she

  • JEAN MILLHOUSE

    JEAN MILLHOUSE Joined the Angels on 11th September 2010 aged 64. Beloved Wife of Ian A very special Mum to Tina and Carla, Grandmum to Bonnie and Ellen Grace. A Lady who touched so many lives with love Service to be held

  • SEPTEMBER: New applications

    Application #: D2010/63260 Address: UNIT 8 STIRLING WAY Beddington Surrey CR0 4XN Description: Application for a replacement planning permission to extend the time limit for implementation of application number D2004/52555/OUT for:-Erection of

  • TOWNER ALLAN ARTHUR

    TOWNER ALLAN ARTHUR Passed away peacefully but suddenly at home, on 1st September 2010. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Service to be held at St James’ Church, New Malden on Friday 17th September at 11.30am. Flowers

  • WARWICK EVELYN MARY

    WARWICK EVELYN MARY Sadly passed away at Bolters Corner Nursing Home on 12th September 2010. Formerly resident of Banstead. Funeral to take place Tuesday 28th September at Randalls Park Crematorium Contact Frederick W Paine

  • JOE HAYNES

    JOE HAYNES Of Walton On The Hill Passed away peacefully in his sleep on 11th September, aged 94. Much loved and sadly missed by his Wife Ivy and his family. Funeral Service to be held at Randalls Park Crematorium on Wednesday 22nd September at 12.30pm

  • MRS JEAN MEGAN DOREEN FINNEMORE

    MRS JEAN MEGAN DOREEN FINNEMORE Of Richmond passed away 8th September, aged 80. Will be sadly missed. Service to be held at Richmond Cemetery Chapel, 11.00am on Monday 27th September. Enquiries to T H Sanders, 28-30 Kew Road, Richmond 020 8948 1551

  • LOUISA ELIZABETH SKEVINGTON

    LOUISA ELIZABETH SKEVINGTON Died 7th September at St George’s Hospital, Tooting. Family flowers only Donations R.N.I.B. Funeral at St Mary and St John The Divine, Balham High Road at 1.45 on 17th September

  • Fraud warning

    Hundreds of consumers have been contacting Consumer Direct & Action Fraud regarding letters they have received from MCO Capital Ltd trading as Help Loan, Imperial House, 15-19 Kingsway London WC2B 6UN concerning a demand for repayment of a loan for £513

  • Town centre filled with empty shops, report claims

    Business chiefs have rubbished research which claimed Wandsworth was home to more empty shops than most town centres in the country. A report from the Local Data Company ranked Wandsworth town as the second worst place in the capital in terms

  • Was Surbiton marching band talcum the mickey?

    Bemused Surbitonians looked on as more than 150 people took part in a street parade on Saturday, September 11. The sound of the Seething Talcum Colliery Band filled the town, while the Diaphanous Ladies of Seething spread talcum powder on the

  • Welcome to BeddingtonLive

    Hello, and welcome to Beddingtonlive - a partnership between the people of Beddington and journalists from the Sutton Guardian. We want you to be able to have your say about what's going on in Beddington, and let everyone in the community know about

  • Crowds greet Pope in Wimbledon

    Crowds have cheered the Pope as he begins his stay in Wimbledon. About 75 people gathered to try and glimpse Benedict XVI as he left the Apostolic Nunciature in Parkside this morning. The crowd included wellwishers in commemorative hoodies, and one woman

  • Cancer fighting mum gives illness the chop

    A mother is kicking cancer and regaining the will to live by practicing karate. Linda Adley, 52, from Purley, had a rare form of cancer diagnosed in her stomach in 2001. After an operation she thought she had beaten it but it returned.

  • Winter warning to elderly

    With the colder autumn weather around the corner, vulnerable residents are being reminded about a special service to help them stay warm. Lambeth Council’s free warmer homes project provides household visits from energy advisers to guide residents

  • Lambeth limbers up for free sports festival

    Lambeth residents of all ages are being encouraged to limber up for the borough’s sports festival. Activate takes place in Kennington Park this weekend. The free event gives people the opportunity to try out more than 25 Olympic and

  • Simpson gets best out of Brentford's Spillane

    Bees defender Michael Spillane reckons the form of team-mate Robbie Simpson has given him a new lease of life at Griffin Park. Former Coventry City man Simpson has starred as boss Andy Scott’s men have gone unbeaten in the three games since a 3-1 home

  • No Eid pardon for jailed Balham boy

    A Balham businessman languishing in a Dubai jail suffered a blow on Friday when a campaign to grant him an Eid pardon failed. Supporters of Safi Qurashi, 41, held a protest outside the United Arab Emitates embassy last week to ask for his release

  • EXCLUSIVE: Roman remains uprooted

    Ancient Roman remains of buried babies and animals have been unearthed on the site of a new school. Skeletons dating back 3,000 years were dug up by archaeologists at Stanley Park High School, which is currently undergoing a £38m redevelopment

  • Revellers celebrate birthday of Hindu god

    A Hindu god was paraded round the block in Thornton Heath on Saturday as devotees celebrated the birthday of one of their most revered deities. Swarms of colourfully dressed Hindus from the Shree Shakthy Ganapathy Temple carried a statue of

  • Busy day for Kingston mayor in Old London Road

    Kingston’s mayor had a busy afternoon on Friday, September 10, when she was asked to open three new businesses in the same road. Business owners, family friends, and the Surrey Comet’s June Sampson joined Councillor Chrissie Hitchcock when

  • Man arrested after 'exposing himself' to woman

    A 39-year-old man from Leatherhead has been arrested on suspicion of harassing and repeatedly exposing himself to a woman. Sussex Police launched an appeal on BBC’s Crimewatch, asking for information about a pervert who had struck in Brighton

  • Households could lose £91 a month from cuts

    Families in Epsom and Ewell will be an average of £91 a month worse off following Government cuts to the local housing allowance, a homelessness charity has warned. Shelter commissioned research that estimated 134,000 households across the

  • Puppy snatched off kids in broad daylight

    Two Clapham children are devastated after yobs snatched their puppy in broad daylight. Frankie and Bart Guinane were walking down Cavendish Road at 7.45pm on Saturday evening when their Staffordshire Terrier cross was stolen. The pair

  • 'Failing' health trust drops to league low

    A frontline health trust is among the worst in the country, according to a report. Sutton and Merton Primary Care Trust was rated fifth worst among PCTs nationwide for mishandling taxpayers’ money and not providing adequate care. The

  • Elmbridge U9 rugby team go full contact for the first time

    Reeds Weybridge RFC U9’s mini rugby team have started the new season by introducing the sport in its contact form for the first time. Last time around, the team enjoyed one of their most successful seasons playing tag rugby, but are now ready

  • Trio of mothers make it a hat-trick of charity events

    A trio of crafty mothers are going for a hat-trick of charity events next month, and are asking residents for support. Organisers Wendy Day, Niger Larsen and Ruth Barker are hosting their third Local Traders Fair on October 2 at Holy Cross

  • New game to bridge the generation gap

    A game that aims to get different generations to interact has launched. Members of the Volunteer Centre unveiled the board game, which they created completely from scratch, on Wednesday. The game features 250 questions that are relevant

  • Car insurance dodgers given away by plates

    A trio of car insurance dodgers have been caught by police after being given away by their number plates. Officers from the Woodside and Ashburton safer neighbourhood teams(SNTs) caught the uninsured drivers during an operation in Portland

  • Council to buddy-up with neighbours to boost business

    Croydon Council plans to boost its position as the economic powerhouse of south London by ganging up with local councils to encourage cross-border business. The council has submitted two bids to the Government’s Local Enterprise Partnerships

  • Something for Palace to build on

    What a wonderful performance. Well worth the drenching received by those of us in the Lower Holmesdale. George Burley was spot on in his post-match appraisal that the team had finally started to gel, but there was obviously more to the performance

  • Thornton Heath DJ set to perform stateside

    Chris Reed, also known as Plastician (formerly Plasticman), is a grime and dubstep DJ and producer from Thornton Heath in the London Borough of Croydon. His talent has taken him to Toronto where he will be DJing at the town's Mod Club tonight.

  • Your Thornton Heath beat police

    Our team is comprised of Police Officers and Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) and we are dedicated to making your neighbourhood a safer place to live in, work in and visit. We listen and talk to you, and find out what affects your daily

  • Badminton in Thornton Heath

    Fusion Leisure Centre in Thornton Heath High Street have a thriving social badminton club which meet every Tuesday from 7pm to 10pm and Sunday from 9am to 11am. It is run by UKCCL2 coach Ian Robinson and has a mens team in the Sutton Leagues.

  • Badminton in Thornton Heath

    Fusion Leisure Centre in Thornton Heath High Street have a thriving social badminton club which meet every Tuesday from 7pm to 10pm and Sunday from 9am to 11am. It is run by UKCCL2 coach Ian Robinson and has a mens team in the Sutton Leagues.

  • In Search of the Father

    What if you are not alone in this world? What if there is a God, a creator, a Heavenly Father who cares for, plans and looks out for you. What if you are able to have a relationship with him? In our hugely pressurised, unpredictable and isolating world