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  • Ursuline Choir visits Westminster Cathedral!

    The Ursuline High School Gospel Choir delivered an inspiring series of performances over the Christmas period, culminating in a charity carol concert on 14th December 2010 at Westminster Cathedral. The school participated alongside seven other school

  • Strong Winds Hit The Surrey Area

    On Tuesday the third of January, winds with very high speeds swept across England. The winds caused lots of damage and inconvenienced many people across the UK. Surrey in particular was affected quite badly. No one was expecting the winds as the UK has

  • The Mock Stress

    Pupils all over Britain had to take mock GCSE tests on the last week of half term before Christmas holidays, however La Retraite High School went the extra mile in making the mocks seem more realistic. La Retraite has organised a results

  • Southgate rules himself out of Palace job

    Gareth Southgate has ruled himself out of contention for the vacant Crystal Palace manager's job. The former Palace defender was linked with a return to the club as he has been out of a job since being sacked by Middlesbrough in October 2009

  • 111-year-old born in Croydon celebrates New Year's birthday

    A woman born in Croydon during the reign of Queen Victoria celebrated her 111th birthday on New Year’s Day. Ellen Watson has survived both World Wars - witnessing a Zeppelin airship flying over her home - and outlived five monarchs since being

  • Gas leak causing traffic problems in Worcester Park

    A gas leak in Worcester Park is causing traffic problems this evening. The problem, near number 379 Malden Road, left four properties without a supply. Now, Southern Gas Networks staff are working to repair the main pipe and some service pipes on

  • Croydon racer to take part in charity karting challenge

    Croydon racer Bradley Ellis will join a host of celebrity drivers taking to the kart track to raise money for charity in David Brabham’s Celebrity Karting Challenge next Thursday. An avid supporter of the annual charity kart race held in the Live

  • EMA.

    EMA. Norbury Manor 6th form College holds 180 pupils of which 87 receive the education maintenance allowance, more than half of the 6th form college will be affected now that the scheme has been closed, and this is a clear portrayal of the effect in London

  • Brown backs Mulley to shine at Dons

    Terry Brown hopes his signing of James Mulley could prove a masterstroke as AFC Wimbledon look to strengthen their grip at the top of the Blue Square Premier. Mulley has struck twice in two games since signing on New Year’s Day, the most recent the

  • Boxing day blazes thought to be arson

    Fires were started in a spate of suspected arson attacks in Wimbledon town centre on Boxing Day evening. The emergency services reported that fires had been started at bins outside the Slug pub in Hartfield Road, a house in Broadway Place and

  • Who's next for the Palace hotseat?

    With the vacant manager's job up for grabs at Crystal Palace, GRAHAM MOODY assesses the five leading contenders according to bookmakers Victor Chandler at 3pm this afternoon. Steve Coppell (13/8) The current favourite for a romantic return to

  • A second helping of Mel

    Newsquest business development manager Mel Burgess is hoping to have the audience roaring with laughter when she joins the line-up for the next Funny Women show in Richmond on Sunday, January 23. Impressionist Jan Ravens is the host for the evening

  • The Next Three Days (12A) reviewed

    Settling in at the press screening of this remake of Anything For Her, I heard a bloke behind me utter those tired old words so beloved by critics: "It's not as good as the French version, you know?" And, okay, Hollywood does have a reputation

  • Harrison stunned by Stevenage swoop

    Byron Harrison admits he was caught as much by surprise as everybody else after the former Carshalton Athletic striker was snapped up by League Two Stevenage at the weekend. Harrison was signed on New Year’s Eve and then made his first start in Stevenage

  • Tributes to florist who died on Christmas Eve

    A Hersham man who died suddenly on Christmas Eve has been described as a “real gentleman”. Chris Powell, 77, died from a heart attack outside Flowers and Things in The Green, Hersham, the florist he ran for over 30 years. Mr Powell had

  • Thieves steal £180,000 mechanical equipment

    Thieves cut through wire fencing to steal £180,000 worth of expensive mechanical equipment from outside a commercial storage facility next to the A3. Both times vans parked inside the car park at Big Yellow Self Storage in Hook Rise South,

  • No disgrace in defeat for Redskins

    Streatham Redskins were far from despondent despite starting the new year with a 7-2 defeat at reigning league champions Invicta Dynamos. With illness and injury ruling out Russ Stevens, Tomas Valko and Dan Marashi, Redskins coach Barry Spours looked

  • Dispose of your Christmas trees for free

    Households can dispose of their Christmas trees for free at Garson’s Farm in Esher on Saturday, January 8. Elmbridge Council holds its annual recycling service for Christmas trees at the farm in Winterdown Road, where there will also be free

  • Police investigating New Year's Eve robbery outside bank

    Police are investigating a New Year’s Eve cash box snatch from outside a bank. A Met Police spokesman said they received a call shortly after 2.40pm on New Year’s Eve to reports of a robbery outside Natwest on Hook Road, near Chessington.

  • Parish hopeful of quick Palace appointment

    Steve Parish is hoping to appoint a permanent successor to former Crystal Palace manager George Burley by the weekend. The Scot was sacked on Saturday following the dismal display at Millwall with Dougie Freedman taking caretaker charge for Monday's

  • Animal shelter welcomes year's first arrivals

    Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has already received its first homeless dogs of 2011. First through the door was a Terrier cross puppy which staff at the charity have named Hope. She was found in Wandsworth and workers at the home believe

  • Coppell to help decide new Palace manager

    Steve Coppell could have a huge say in who becomes the next Crystal Palace manager as they search for the right replacement for George Burley. The Eagles legend was in the stands as Palace beat Preston North End on Monday and could even be a contender

  • MacDonald return can transform Ks

    Kingstonian boss Alan Dowson is hoping the full-time return of defender Gary MacDonald can draw a line under a run of four games without a win. The Kingsmeadow chief has come in for some criticism as his men have slipped back to fourth in the Ryman League

  • Ks slump to home defeat

    Just like in their last league game at Kingsmeadow against Harrow Borough, Kingstonian again disastrously shipped a hat-trick of goals before the break, meekly conceding to an understrength Horsham side. This time though the K's did at least start

  • Chertsey fall to Hanworth

    Chertsey Town almost defeated themselves on meeting their far more enthusiastic and motivated Hanworth Villa hosts in their 2011 holiday fixture. The game began well enough for the visitors in enjoying early possession and territory but nothing

  • Shipperley demands more goals

    Neil Shipperley fears Walton Casuals’ lack of a clinical streak could end up costing his side an unlikely play-off spot as the Stags continue to battle the odds in Ryman Division One South. A win and a loss over the New Year period left Walton in 7th

  • School expansion sees closure of Blagdon Park

    Blagdon Park will be locked during the day for a year when the expansion of Burlington Infant and Junior Schools begins later this month. The park will be closed from 8am to 5pm during the week but will be open at evenings and weekends.

  • Bruce-Littlewood is cross country king

    Hercules Wimbledon Athletic Club's Alex Bruce-Littlewood warmed up for Saturday's Kent cross country championships with a record-breaking start to 2011 in winning his club's five miles multi-terrain race on Wimbledon Common on New Year's Day. Bruce-Littlewood

  • Boss backs Bees striker MacDonald

    Bees boss Andy Scott has backed striker Charlie MacDonald, despite admitting his penalty miss at AFC Bournemouth was a turning point in the game. MacDonald saw his spot-kick saved with his side trailing 2-1 at Dean Court to goals from Liam Feeney and

  • Kingston's relay wonder boys

    A relay squad from Kingston AC & Polytechnic Harriers beat the individual track 10,000m record during a club night last week. The attempt was organised in order to raise money for club fixtures next season, with the team clocking 26 minutes, 13 seconds

  • A feast of hockey at Surbiton

    Having not had a chance to watch their team for six weeks, Surbiton men’s 1st XI supporters can see them in action at Sugden Road eight times over the next six, starting this Sunday. The last two national premier division weekend fixtures of the first

  • Snow Away

    Last month saw Surrey covered in around 7 inches of snow, resulting in school closures across the borough. Great news? Well, on the first morning, everyone awoke, logging onto their school website eagerly anticipating the words: ‘School is closed

  • Opinion: In Defence of Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull

    Having recently watched Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull again, Colin jumps to it's defence. I’d been waiting for nearly 20 years for this film – 20 years that were filled with rumours after rumours about who was working on

  • Nanny accused of attempting to poison Ann Summers boss

    A nanny accused of trying to poison Ann Summers tycoon Jacqueline Gold with screenwash is due to appear in court tomorrow. Allison Cox, a 33-year-old mother, was hired to look after Miss Gold’s twins Alfie and Scarlett, at her £6.5million home

  • Mothers and babies to benefit from supermarket donation

    A new Epsom supermarket celebrated its launch with a donation to a local charity. Tesco Express, next to Livingston Park on Chantilly Way, opened on December 27. Friends of Epsom Hospital were the guests of honour and Dr Geoffrey Robb

  • Freedman not ruling out permanent stint as Palace boss

    Dougie Freedman has not dismissed talk he could take control of Crystal Palace on a full-time basis. The 36-year-old took temporary charge for the game against Preston North End on Monday, following the sacking of George Burley 48 hours earlier, and

  • Raids on illegal workers in Croydon set to continue

    Raids on those suspected of employing illegal workers will continue into 2011 after eight businesses were handed out £57,000 in fines last year. During 2010 the UK Border Agency gave at least eight businesses in the borough civil penalties

  • New-boy Iversen confident Palace will survive drop

    Steffen Iversen believes Crystal Palace can escape relegation this season following his goalscoring debut. The Eagles have been stuck in the drop zone for three months but yesterday's 1-0 victory over Preston, their first win since November, brought

  • Sutton residents on New Year's Honours list

    Volunteers at a swimming club, the army cadets, and the manager of Sutton's Meals on Wheels Service were all included on the Queen's New Year's Honours list. Michael Horan, 75, of Orchard Way, Sutton, was awarded an MBE for voluntary service

  • A new era but same result for Croydon Athletic

    CROYDON ATHLETIC 1 CARSHALTON ATHLETIC 4 A New Year and a new influx of players at the KT Stadium but unfortunately not the result Croydon Athletic were looking for to kick start their season in 2011 despite a spirited first half display. The signs

  • New year new start at Lambeth College

    If your new year’s resolution is to lose weight and keep fit, or work out how to use that digital camera that you got for Christmas, then Lambeth College has a course for you. The college is also offering courses to help you get creative; brush up on

  • Beard: Tooting ready to charge

    Mark Beard insists he has not given up hope of an unlikely play-off place this season after Tooting & Mitcham stretched their unbeaten run to five games at the weekend. Granted, all five games have been draws, but impressive ones nonetheless - including

  • Bees boss says no rest for injured Wood

    Brentford boss Andy Scott says Sam Wood's broken arm is a major blow, but it will not stop him from putting the hard yards in on the training pitch. The 24-year-old suffered the injury early on in Saturday's 2-1 New Year's Day triumph over

  • Sports pavilion wrecked by fire in Morden

    An investigation has been launched into why a council-owned sports pavilion went up in flames last night. Firefighters from Mitcham and Wimbledon were called to the blaze at the sports pavilion in Farm Road, Morden, at 9pm on Monday evening

  • Welsh begin 2011 in style

    London Welsh celebrated the New Year in style by guaranteeing their place in the Championship play-offs with victory over Doncaster Knights, but only by the width of the crossbar. In an extraordinary finish with, Welsh leading 21-19, Doncaster

  • Police warning over New Year sales packaging

    Burglars could strike at homes where empty packaging from Christmas gifts and New Year sales are left openly in outside bins, the police have warned. Sutton Police are asking residents to be discreet in how they dispose of boxes for expensive

  • Tanners slip up against Chips

    Leatherhead’s New Year got off to the worst possible start with a defeat against mid-table Chipstead. Two late goals from Ray Freeman were answered by an injury time penalty from Greg Andrews. There was no hint of the impending upset before kick

  • New book about the birds of Beddington Farmlands

    An environmentalist and photographer from Hackbridge has collected scores of photographs, drawings and information on the birds for a new book, The Birds of Beddington Farmlands. Peter Alfrey, 38, has worked with the Beddington Farmlands Bird

  • UPDATE: Teens arrested after New Year shooting

    Four teenagers arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with a triple New Year's Day shooting have been released on bail until March. The two 16-year-olds and two 17-year-olds were held at a south London police station

  • Palace player ratings v Preston North End

    Julian Speroni: 7 - No shots on target to contend with and his only real scare came in the first half when Paul Hayes attempted to curl an effort around him. If there had been any sort of bend on the shot and Speroni would have been beaten. Nathaniel

  • Border agents catch illegal workers in Thornton Heath

    Raids targeting illegal workers in Croydon are set to continue into the New Year, according to officers at the UK Border Agency. During 2010 at least eight businesses in the town were given civil penalties for employing illegal workers, with fines

  • Nature Notes: Garrulous gulls

    On a bitterly cold windy December afternoon I stood on the bridge where the Hogsmill river joins the Thames on Kingston towpath, surrounded by hundreds of black-headed gulls. Their screaming cries were almost deafening as they squabbled to

  • Woman sexually assaulted on New Year

    A woman was sexually assaulted during New Year celebrations in Epsom. The victim was walking alone along West Hill between 1.30am and 2.30am when she was approached by a man who then sexually assaulted her. It is understood the victim

  • Celebrities join Twitter campaign to find missing Serena

    Celebrities including Simon Pegg, Stephen Fry and Rio Ferdinand have joined a Twitter campaign to find a missing Tulse Hill girl. Serena Beakhurst, 14, went missing on December 15 after leaving her home for a training course on Mitcham Road

  • Debut Iversen strike gives Palace vital win

    Steffen Iversen scored on his debut to hand managerless Crystal Palace a crucial three points in their bottom of the table clash with Preston North End at Selhurst Park. Iversen, a free-transfer capture from Norwegian outfit Rosenborg, only

  • Cooper's joy as Smith strike takes Blues top

    Manager Jimmy Cooper hailed his Metropolitan Police side after Eddie Smith’s 71st-minute goal took them top of Ryman League Division One South on Monday. “I am delighted,” said the Blues manager. “We knew this was going to be one of our hardest

  • Three named on New Year's Honours list

    A women’s rights campaigner, a consultant and an Imperial College scientist have all been named on the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List. Janet Vietch, 55, of Coulsdon, received the award for her tireless campaign to stop violence against women

  • Blaze roars through Southbridge Place on New Year's Eve

    A massive blaze lit up the sky on New Year's Eve as Southbridge place was engulfed in flames. No one was injured in the fire which raged during the night, although fire crews were initially searching for missing people feared to have been caught

  • BREAKING NEWS: Trains suspended over trespasser on line

    Commuters returning to work after the New Year Bank Holiday are facing delays on the Northern Line this morning. Trains are suspended southbound between Stockwell and Morden due to a trespasser on the track at Colliers Wood, according to Transport

  • BREAKING NEWS: Police hunt after man flees court

    Police have launched a manhunt after a suspected robber fled court in Wimbledon. Jeremy Pearce, 21, escaped from Wimbledon Magistrates' Court yesterday after the bench ruled to remand him in custody over three robbery charges and one of possessing

  • Mother cat saves kittens by giving blood

    Two dangerously sick kittens’ lives were saved after vets gave their mother cat an emergency blood transfusion. Moggy Merf was rushed into the animal charity’s hospital in Colliers Wood with her four-week-old kittens Shirley and Teddy after

  • Streatham teen gunned down on Peckham estate

    A 17-year-old boy from Streatham has been gunned down at a Peckham estate. Sylvester Akapalara was found suffering from a gunshot wound by police officers in the fourth floor stairwell at Heron House, Pelican Estate, on December 29.

  • New Years resolutions for who's who of Croydon

    With 2011 here we ask the who’s who of Croydon to tell residents what their New Year’s resolutions are. Croydon MP, Gavin Barwell said: “I’d like to get a bit fitter and lose some weight next year. I am also going to work hard on keeping Nestle