Two people have been arrested in connection with more than 300 thefts, of items worth a total of £200,000, from vehicles. A 35-year old woman was arrested and charged on November 16. A man has already been charged and bailed. It is believed
Hollywood came to London this week. OK, not quite Hollywood but the film crew shooting the worldwide Christmas 2010 Promo for The Body Shop were in town, at the Ultrachem TKO Gym, to film Great Britain’s best known female boxers Marianne ‘Golden Girl
Ebbsfleet United (Carew 12 pen & 19) AFC Wimbledon 3 (Nwokeji 9, S Moore 90+4 and 120) Ebbsfleet United: Preston Edwards, Craig Stone, Derek Duncan, Ashley Carew, Clint Easton, Paul Lorraine, Michael West, Ram Marwa, Calum Willock, Ricky Shakes
Bedford Blues take to the road this weekend as they travel south to face Esher at Molesey Road. The Blues may be enjoying a great run of victories at the moment, but director of rugby Mike Rayer will be taking nothing for granted as his team head
As it turns out, EyePet is a pet simulator for the younger gamer and not a game based on the dialect of Cheryl Cole. Originally released on the PSP's bigger and tougher brother, the Playstation 3, the appeal of the original game was etched
The girlfriend of a man accused of murdering a toddler in an alleged arson attack has been charged with perverting the course of justice. Sasha Williamson, 28, from Twickenham will appear in the Old Bailey on December 10. Her 27-year-old
Police are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery at Homebase in Croydon. On Monday 15 November, 740am four men entered the Homebase car park in Purley Way. The men waited for staff to open the store and then threatened them
A witness who gave evidence behind a screen at the trial of a man killed with a “pump-action” shotgun said he saw four boys running away from the scene, a court heard. Ezra Mills, 22, from Upper Norwood, was shot in the face with a pump-action
A teenager stole DVDs from a shop because he was "homeless and needed money to eat", a court has heard. Liam Chuter, 18, from Woking, took part in the theft at HMV in the Heart shopping centre in Walton, with Charles Radford, 19, from West
A Merton councillor and Wimbledon Park resident has been appointed as a member of the House of Lords, the Prime Minister announced this afternoon. Councillor Tariq Ahmad, a vice-chairman of the Conservative Party, is also the first member of
A security van worker has been robbed of thousands of pounds as he made a cash delivery to a Worcester Park bank. Two men wrestled the man's cash box from him before jumping in to a silver car and making their escape. The incident took
Ebbsfleet United 2-3 AFC Wimbledon Sammy Moore single-handedly kept AFC Wimbledon alive and kicking in the FA Cup – and pocketed the club a cheque for £100,000 in the process. The midfielder was the last-minute hero twice in one night on an evening
Hampton & Richmond Borough boss Alan Devonshire has made good his promise to freshen up his squad with the capture of midfielder Bai Mass Lette Jellow from Blue Square South ribals Thurrock. The 26-year-old former Barnet trainee completed his transfer
When Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics first heard Joanne Shaw Taylor playing blues guitar he said it made the hairs on the back of his neck stand on end. The then unknown Joanne Shaw Taylor was just 16 but her skills were so finely honed that the Eurythmics-frontman
Paul Holdsworth, of Hounslow & DIstrict Wheelers, ended the cycling season a successful note by taking second place in the third and final event of Twickenham CC’s Winter Road Race Series, writes Chris Lovibond. He was narrowly outsprinted by Festival
The world's first bread golf open will wow spectators on Sunday. The sport involves whacking three specially-made dough balls across the River Thames and into a floating hole. Seven irons will be supplied and a £5 donation is all
Barnes are now one of only two teams in the top five divisions of English rugby to have won every match played this season. The Green & Golds latest win came at bottom of the table Diss last weekend, writes Ben Gilby. The hosts secured a four try
Hounslow & District Wheelers’ hill climb brought the time trial season to a close with another victory for Wouter Sybrandy. Sybrandy’s established prowess made this result unsensational, but what did surprise the large crowd of spectators was that
What are you up to these days? I played club cricket with Ashtead this year and I am helping a flatmate out by working in his shop in Sutton High Street. I injured my back during the summer and am trying to get my fitness levels back through the winter
Teen band May Contain Nuts host a special Rock Out gig tomorrow in aid of Children in Need. This will be the third time the band - Charley, Harry, Luke and Jordan - has hosted the event, which showcases the talents of some of the best emerging young
Kingstonian’s scheduled home game with Hendon on Monday, November 22 has been postponed because of the visitors’ County Cup commitments. Instead, Ks will host Fleet Town in the Championship Manager League Cup having seen the original tie abandoned
The death of a man whose body found in the debris of a flat explosion in Battersea last week is now being treated as murder. Police today confirmed a murder inquiry has been launched after a postmorterm examination revealed the man found dead
Met Police dominated Wednesday night's Championship Manager third round tie from the kick off. A Craig Watkins 30 yard shot hit the cross bar and bounced back out followed minutes later by Gary Drewett's volley which was blocked on the line. The first
Photographer Simon Roberts spent a year travelling the length and breadth of England to document how we spend our leisure time. He tells Helen Barnes about his new exhibition, We English. What inspired the road trip and the theme of the exhibition
The Surrey County FA’s new programme for girls aged 6 to 9 is up and running and a huge success. In partnership with Molesey Juniors FC, Surrey County FA announced the start of a Kickstart project to give 6 to 9 year old girls the opportunity to get
Esher raised £2,300 for the Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity when they auctioned off their unique Rainbow Trust strip, custom-made for the recent fixture against Doncaster Knights. The auction was hosted by Esher’s chairman of rugby John Inverdale. The
This week, Simon and Colin are joined by new team member, Mark Foker. Topics discussed include Colin Farrell's attachment to a Total Recall remake, the recently released trailer for Green Lantern and the passing of Dino Delaurentis. Rhian and Simon
A vulnerable missing woman from Morden has been found safe and well today. Margaret Jones, 70, who suffers from a medical condition which can leave her easily confused, went missing yesterday.
Campaigners who fought controversial plans for a Tesco store have a new fight on their hands, after the supermarket giant relaunched its bid. Tesco withdrew its hugely unpopular application for a development in Tolworth in April last year after
The FA Cup second round game against Stevenage Borough, will be played at the Cherry Red Records Fans’ Stadium – Kingsmeadow, on Saturday 27 November. The game will be shown live on ITV and as a result it will kick off at 12.50pm. This
It may have been two and a half years in the making but on Saturday, in front of a packed Twickenham, Martin Johnson’s England finally arrived on the world stage. Victory over the Australians is always special but it was the manner of this performance
Rod Petty, Birmingham & Solihull's highly versatile back, is set to make his 100th appearance for the Bees this weekend, as they take on London Welsh at Damson Park on (Sunday 21st November, Kick off 3pm). The 31 year old Australian has been an integral
Last week, the girlfriend and I spent the week on a press jolly in Thailand, and a most enjoyable time we had too. After a bit of sunbathing, sightseeing and a fantastic massage (don’t worry Mum, it wasn’t a mucky one), I am sure you will be pleased
Over the years there aren’t many forms of writing Clive James hasn’t turned his hand to. From poetry and polemics to TV reviews and literary criticism, the Australian has done it all. He will be making what promises to be an entertaining appearance
All of Sutton's grammar schools have been placed in this year's Sunday Times Best Schools Guide. Wilson's School, Nonsuch High School for Girls, Sutton Grammar School for Boys, Wallington High School for Girls and Wallington County Grammar
A store in Epsom became one of the first of its kind to be banned from selling alcohol for 48 hours. Using new powers, Surrey’s trading standards team served Budgens in East Horsley with a 48-hour alcohol closure notice following under-age
Big Band Blitz, York House On Saturday the choice was seeing International Rugby at Twickenham Stadium, or Big Band Blitz at Twickenham’s York House. I decided upon the latter, and headed down to York House for the annual 1940s Big Band Blitz.
Harlequins RL have ended weeks of speculation by announcing Rob Powell as their new head coach in the wake of Brian McDermott’s departure. Powell, 30, has been Acting Head Coach since McDermott’s exit for Leeds in September and was his assistant
Bright Star, The Tabard This is a true story of astrophysicist Beatrice Tinsley and her progress from a much loved but unregarded housewife to the recognition for which she craved. You may not like her but it is impossible not to admire her
Children and families filled the streets of Kingston last night as crowds flocked to the town centre for the Christmas light switch-on. Clarence Street's lights were switched on after a lively countdown at 6pm, followed by dancing in the streets
This year’s Mercury Music Prize winners and former Elliott School pupils, the xx, will switch on the Christmas lights in Putney on December 3. The band, which formed at the school that produced other music stars such as Hot Chip and Burial,
Former Eastenders star and Fairfield Halls' Cinderella switched on Croydon's Christmas lights on Thursday. Gemma Bissix and Basil Brush, currently appearing in panto in Croydon, appeared in front of thousands of residents for the switch on
And action! With the release of the Playstation Move, it was inevitable that an on the rails shooter would see the light of day sooner or later. Swiftly arriving on the scene is The Shoot, an on the rails shoot 'em up that takes place
Police are appealing for information to trace a vulnerable missing woman from Morden. Margaret Jones, 70, was last seen about 12.20pm yesterday in Abbotsbury Road, Morden. Police said she was with her husband who had popped into a shop
Six girls have been charged in connection with the kidnapping of a teenage girl in Brixton. On August 14 a 16-year-old girl went to a house in Brixton to see her friends. While there she was allegedly attacked, tied up and forced into
Brentford’s reward for edging past Swindon Town is a home Johnstone’s Paint Trophy Southern semi-final clash with Charlton Athletic. The Bees, who have already dispatched Stevenage and Leyton Orient from the competition, beat the Robins on spot-kicks
Former pop star Dane Bowers has been arrested in Croydon in connection with a massive meow meow drug ring. Cops swooped on five other men and women aged from 25 to 46 in dawn raids across Manchester on Tuesday. The Another Level singer
A former Greenshaw High School student has been selected to play for the Serbian women’s national football team. Ria Popovic, of Seddon Road, Morden, flew to Belgrade with her Serbian father earlier this month to showcase her skills.
Croydon Council is proposing to hike up parking prices across the borough including a 45 per cent increase on parking permits in what is being called a “money raising tactic”. Increases in parking charges across Croydon will be introduced
The canine Croydon Champion is dedicating his award to all of the patients he has visited over the past eight years at Mayday Hospital. Hamish MacFee, 10, has devoted his dog days to helping others; working as a Pets As Therapy dog, teaching
Knife wielding burglars stole cash and jewellery from two terrified women in a daylight raid on a Wimbledon house. Two balaclava wearing thieves bundled one victim through her own front door when she returned to her home in Quicks Road on Tuesday
A Carshalton schoolboy was filmed by the BBC for a special Children in Need programme. Andrew Searle, 16, has been working on behalf of the Jigsaw4U charity, which helps children with family loss and trauma, and the BBC interview focused on
Clampers pounced on a mum-of-two’s courtesy car three minutes after it was dropped off at her workplace. The Bay Park Management workers put a lock on 56-year-old Linda Baker’s Ford Fiesta while she went to pick up a parking permit from inside
A Gipsy Hill cyclist has received £280,000 compensation after suffering serious injuries when she was squashed between two lorries in London. Doris Barrera-Torico, 31, a Chilean student living in Gipsy Hill, suffered multiple fractures and
A revolt is brewing among parents and teachers against plans for Sutton's secondary schools to become academies. Last month all 14 publicly-funded secondary schools in Sutton signed a joint letter to Education Secretary Michael Gove advocating
A student joined teachers and employers at the Houses of Parliament to promote vocational qualifications. Croydon Champions nominee Alexandros Pamnani did a BTEC National Diploma in Vehicle Technology and Mechanical Engineering at Croydon College
A councillor has accused Epsom and Ewell Borough Council of being “diddled” after they spent £1,100 on a ceremonial robe. Counservative councillor Sean Sullivan, made the comment at a Strategy and Resources Committee on Tuesday, when it was
Smokers and non-smokers are being urged to have their lungs checked as part of Lung Cancer awareness month. Kingston Hospital diagnoses 120 new cases of lung cancer each year. Symptoms include a cough which does not go away or repeated
Special Olympics Surrey athletes showcased their talents in a performance at Kingston's Rose Theatre last week. The show - the stars and beyond - featured fashion, dance and music and was attended by 300 people on Wednesday, November 10, in
A graphic design student from Epsom University will have one of her pieces displayed in the Foreign Office after she won a national competition. Third year Yanagita Asako, 24, won the competition run by the No Women No Peace campaign, which
New funding will help Hackbridge residents to get two new environmentally-friendly schemes off the ground. Environment charity BioRegional has won funding to build green skills and knowledge which will ultimately see people come up with ideas
Pulse in partnership with Carshalton College has officially opened the doors to a new dual use leisure complex in Carshalton, Sutton. The new site branded Pulse Health & Fitness Carshalton, boasts an 18m swimming pool, luxury sauna, sports hall, quality
