With the New Year, come new astronomical transport fares. Transport fares within the capital have risen by an average of 6.8%, with some tickets going up by 12.8%. Many travel cards have also been withdrawn meaning travelers will be forced to shell out
Monday 6th December was the day the Ursuline AS Level English Language students were let loose in the Guardian headquarters in Kings Cross, London. This school trip organised by English teacher, Susannah Moffat allowed students to let their creative
For many of students, late December not only holds the excitement of Christmas and New Year's Eve, but the frightening and daunting prospect of “mocks”. For Year 11 girls in La Retraite, this meant that the last of of the autumn term was a
The Christmas shoppers of Putney in Wandsworth were in for a big surprise on December 3rd when local superstars The XX stepped in to turn on the lights ready for the Christmas period. The three piece band met at Elliott School just around the corner
It’s always the same feeling after the festive period, we’ve eaten far too much turkey on Christmas day and then turkey sandwich the next, then the new years eve party food, and all the leftovers, topped off with a giant box of ‘Haribo’ sweets and three
The recent snowy weather has seen travel across the United Kingdom and parts of Europe disrupted. In frustration we look at countries which routinely experience snowfall and make cynical comments about the ease with which they cope, but let us not forget
Today Britain mourned the loss of former British heavyweight boxing champion and sporting legend, Gary Mason. Gary, 48, renowned by his peers as “lovely” and “kind” was killed in a cycling accident in his hometown Wallington on January 6th.
Earlier than expected, everyone got a shock visit from the snow and I must say, in the Sutton Borough, we love the snow! On the 15th of December 2010 the residents of Ivydene Close held a “Best Snowman” competition which allowed anyone to make their own
Terrorist threat level was heightened from "substantial" to "severe." How severe can the situation now be assessed as? Should the British public be expecting a big serious incidence? One of the Yard spokesman said: "The threat level to the UK is at
Is snow really as fun as people claim it to be? In the recent weeks, London has seen the heaviest snow fall for a long time. The heavy snow arrived on Friday 17th – Saturday 18th and settled very quickly. After the snow shower had lightened the depth
This years Christmas seems to have flown by, but how much did it actually mean to us? Was it worth the chaotic build up or was the aftermath and the daunting thought of cleaning up just too much to handle? The idea for some of spending the holiday
It is strange how a place can evolve and show the same natural processes as the humans who develop within it. The houses in the road on which I live have seen rolling developments for all of the few years that I have lived here. Throughout the past few
In September 2010, my friend and I enrolled in an Oriental Belly Dancing Class for Beginners, offered through LB Hounslow Adult Education program. Having only just turned sixteen, this was our first experience taking a class outside of compulsory education
On Tuesday 4th January, GCSE History students were granted the opportunity to meet Holocaust survivor Ruth Barnett. Ruth Barnett was born in Berlin and came to England when she was aged four. Barnett has now written a book named ‘Person of no Nationality
A New Year should start and continue with a celebration, but after mid January many people begin to go back to their old ways and who can blame them. With all the things that have been thrown at us this year; the rise in VAT, the cancellation of
As Sutton High Year 10 pupils headed to school on 5th January in order to complete their English controlled assessment essay on Romeo and Juliet titled “O, I am fortune’s fool!”, should we be questioning whether schools themselves have fallen "
Proximity to the River Thames has allowed Kingston to swell in size, quickly becoming a centre of commerce due to the ease of transporting goods along the river. Kingston’s prosperity as a market town in Saxon times led to the construction of the All-Saints
This year is said to be a big year, there’s loads of talk and news about what a fab time us as a country will be experiencing over the forth-coming twelve months. However, is all this talk of great things just to cover up the bad? Is it just an
There is nothing more depressing than picking up a newspaper (whether you bought it at a stall, took it from a pile, or found it discarded on the seat next to you on the train/bus) and finding that the front page, once again, has been taken up
The creative charity based scheme, FAD (Fashion awareness direct) offered a two day workshop in London for those wanting a career in the fashion industry age ranging from 16 – 18 year olds. The first day consisted of portfolio advice, students from
Festivity. Every Christmas that comes and goes people make resolutions, every new years that arrives and passes us, people plan and state new resolutions. To be a better person, to have a new virtue or develop an existing one, to advance a skill
As the first week of 2011 draws to a close, what’s changed? For most of us: nothing. Another year of failed aspirations set in the early weeks of the New Year as unachievable resolutions. Does the New Year really make any difference? Not really despite
Another Christmas gone and almost another year over. As the shelves in supermarkets and game shops restock, they will only be doing it again in a few more days after New Years. Before the 25th of December children were getting excited about what presents
Teenagers are often stereotyped for wild and rebellious antiques; this was exactly the case on the ninth of December (2010). The cause however, was not just for joyous purposes, believe it or not, the teenagers were fighting for their right to
It’s funny how if you ask a five year old what job they want to do when they grow up, they can come up with a hundred and one ideas, mine ranged wildly from a zoo keeper to a chemist. Yet now, when university choices loom, it’s scary to whittle down all
Hundreds of shoppers were evacuated from the Treaty Centre in Hounslow yesterday, after an apparent bomb threat. Busy sale shoppers were asked to leave after the police received a call from an anonymous man at noon, claiming that he had planted
Tom Hanley, a recognised local photographer in Esher, Surrey photographed The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and the greats of Jazz and popular music in the 1960's and 70's. Tom Hanley had no idea he would aspire to be a music photographer, he
This year Christmas just wasn’t Christmas. It wasn't as exciting as it normally is. When I walked down Ham Parade, I noticed only two shops decorated with Christmas lights. Christmas is all about happiness, but this year there was something missing,
A benefit cheat who stole another man’s identity to lead a money-grabbing double life was jailed for three years this afternoon. James Ivor Jones, from South Croydon, pocketed almost £90,000 during the 13-year scam by claiming incapacity, housing
Local independent music record store ‘Banquet Records’has become a prestigious venue to bands to play in between their bigger shows in the capital. Bands such as Vampire Weekend played the venue before they embarked on a full UK tour and playing
New Year. A chance for people to get drunk and make resolutions they’ll never keep. What could be better? Us Brits are experts at this sort of thing, and it seems that this tradition of New Years will never die away. It is almost a surprise that this
The Meet The Parents franchise is back and this time with two little Fockers in tow, writes Alexis Thompson. A third film was always on the cards and I suspect they'll continue to make a fourth and a fifth after this one. Although I really hope not
Seeking my great-uncle Frederick John Brooker's descendants - his wife was Susan (nee Baker), and children Frederick John Baden Brooker b.1900, William Frederick Arthur Brooker b. 1879, sister Hilda Beatrice b.c. 1900. Please contact janet.stevens
Canon Moore youth club is a new youth club in Heston and provides children in the area with a chance to meet new people and socialise with others. It’s not just an opportunity for the young people in the community it’s also a chance for people aged sixteen
Lovers of musical theatre are in for a real treat this January thanks to the Landor Theatre as they present a series of special one-off cabaret nights. Attracting a host of West End and Broadway veterans to the venue, the month will be stuffed full
Harlequins field a team full of home-grown English talent for their first home game of the year against Wasps at the Stoop. Twenty-one of the 23 members of Conor O’Shea’s squad are available to Martin Johnson while 10 members of the starting line-up
Millwall defender Pat O'Connor has had his loan spell with the Beavers extended to February 1 following discussions with the club and Millwall. The 20-year-old has made three appearances for the club in his initial spell which has been disrupted by
Just to show that the Christmas spirit isn’t all gone for another year; Hampton Court is still opening the doors of its ice rink until 9th January. With the beautiful backdrop of the palace, people come to Hampton Court and experience the tranquillity
I have known Gary for seven years. I first met him at an Open Day we were holding in All Saints Church Carshalton. My co-Churchwarden Andrew Langley and I were delighted when he came in for a chat and we realised who he was – a very private man visiting
Esher fly-half David Slemen - a former Harlequins star - shares 60 seconds with the Surrey Comet. What would you have been had you not been a professional rugby player? I wanted to be a doctor for a while and I nearly joined the army,
For the first show of 2011, Simon, Mark and Colin discuss a number of topics ranging from Monsters director Gareth Edwards tackling the next Godzilla film and Kevin Smith taking on fanatical Christians in the upcoming religious horror, Red State.
Hampton & Richmond Borough boss Alan Devonshire has paid tribute to fans who have helped pay the wages of on-loan Millwall defender Pat O'Connor. The 20-year-old will remain at the Beveree until February 1 having made a good impression in three games
By School Correspondent Anita Chagar Going off for the holidays with a vision in your head of Christmas puddings, fairies and snowmen all dancing around on stage to a classic festive song is something most students would find memorable – especially
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Police are hunting a man who pounced on a 26-year-old woman and threatened her with a knife as she walked through a park. The apparently random attack took place as the woman was walking in Tooting Bec Common, near to Tooting Bec Road, on December
Boss Alan Devonshire will keep calm and carry on after thieves stole matchday takings following a break-in at cash-strapped Hampton & Richmond Borough on New Year’s day. Intruders emptied the contents of the safe - including gate receipts -
Scottish rock phenomenon Texas have been named as the first act to perform at Epsom Live during 2011. The band, led by Sharleen Spiteri, will perform after the racing on Thursday, June 30. The series of five music nights will then continue on every
Gary Mason’s most memorable fight came in 1989 when he knocked out Hughroy Currie at the Royal Albert Hall to win the British Heavyweight Championship. The 48-year-old, a former security guard at St Helier Hospital, had an enviable boxing record
The boxing world has united in tribute to former British heavyweight champion Gary Mason, who was killed in a bicycle crash yesterday. Frank Bruno, who used to train with Mason, said he was shocked to hear the news early this morning.
Plans for a £32.3m bridge across the Thames – the first major new road crossing over the river in about 20 years – have been approved by the Government. Local Transport Minister Norman Baker confirmed funding is available for Surrey County
A man and his young family claim they have been left virtually homeless thanks to landlords in the area who are refusing to accept housing benefit tenants. Chris Sheen, 34, has been house-hunting since early November but has been turned down
Kingstonian boss Alan Dowson is confident new striker Allan Tait can deliver the goals he craves. The 29-year-old switched from Folkestone Invicta on Wednesday, having helped Dartford to the Ryman Premier League title last season - scoring seven goals
Despite the pressures of a very cold winter staff at Ashford and St Peter's hospital are working hard to make sure patients receive life–saving and emergency care. During these icy months hospitals across the country see similar increases in
Former British boxing champion Gary Mason was killed while cycling his bike yesterday morning. Mason, who lived in Wallington, died after a collision with a white van in Sandy Lane South, near the junction with Woodcote Road, Wallington at
Ryman League Division One South leaders Metropolitan Police reached the last eight of the Ryman Championship Manager Cup with an emphatic 4-1 win at Ryman Premier League side Tooting & Mitcham on Wednesday night. The Blues showed their intent from
A van fire caused traffic mayhem yesterday on one of the borough’s busiest roads. Epsom fire fighters were called to the incident on the 217 between Sutton and Banstead at 5.15pm. Traffic on the so-called ‘mad mile’ was kept to a standstill
Benchmark Gymnastics Club's new course begins back Wednesday 12th January. The courses are held at Thornton Heath Leisure Centre, High Street, Thornton Heath CR7 8LF. Anyone who would like to join and hasn’t atteded before should contact
Thornton Heath Rovers vs St Andrews. Saturday, 15 January 2011. Green Lane Sports Ground, off Highbury Avenue, Norbury.
Thornton Heath Rovers vs Sporting Kitz. Saturday, 08 January 2011 Green Lane Sports Ground, off Highbury Avenue, Norbury.
Application Number: 10/04060/LP. Erection of single storey rear extension and dormer extension in rear roof slope
Application Number: 10/04078/P. Alterations; erection of part single/two storey rear extension; erection of dormer extension in the rear roof slope; erection of new external fire escape staircase at the side
The borough commander was in the dock yesterday defending himself against a private prosecution mounted by a neighbour about noise nuisance from the police station. Conrad De Souza, of Friends Road, claims the levels of noise generated by food
Croydon Athletic's hopes of avoiding relegation have been dealt a massive blow with news they are being docked three points. The Rams are already bottom of the Ryman Premier League table after a turbulent season that almost saw them go out of business
Application Number: 10/04084/LP. Erection of a single storey rear extension.
A motorist was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving after a cyclist was killed in a collision yesterday. Police and London Ambulance Service were called at about 6.15am to reports of a van in collision with a bicycle on
Gary Alexander says ‘score more goals’ wasn’t on his New Year’s resolution list, but insists he doesn’t mind if they dry up providing Brentford keep winning. The former Millwall striker scored his third goal in five games as they Bees beat struggling
Kingston Hospital is pushing ahead with plans for a £7.8m expansion of its maternity unit in a bid that could secure its future. Construction of the two-storey building and refurbishment of its existing maternity ward would increase the capacity
A pub could be punished on Monday as councillors investigate complaints from its neighbours. They claim drinkers at the Beverley in Lower Morden Lane are throwing beer and wine glasses into nearby gardens. The meeting of Merton Council’s
Residents have six weeks to have their last say on a controversial waste plan that could see a modern incinerator come to the borough. The South London Waste Plan identified 11 industrial areas in Kingston, Croydon, Merton and Sutton as possibly
A woman who inflicted months of misery on her neighbours has been shut out of her home for three months after a court granted the council another closure order. Kylie Ruskin played loud music, made excessive noise in her home and had arguments
A care home in Clapham has been visited by the latest in a long line of famous faces. Acclaimed actor, Timothy West delighted the residents and staff of Nightingale, in Nightingale Lane, when he spoke about his career at the home last week.
A Wombling Way or Orinoco Drive could celebrate the children’s author who put Wimbledon on the map. A spokesman for Merton Council said the authority was considering naming one of the next roads built in the borough after Elisabeth Beresford
A weight loss specialist has pledged to donate £1 to charity for every pound of weight lost by members of his plan B fitness camp. Chris Hipsey will donate the money to the Princess Alice Hospice as a thank you for care provided by the nursing
Police want to interview this man in connection with an assault on a taxi driver in Battersea. Officers released the picture as part of an ongoing investigation into the attack, which dates back to September 29, 2009. Anyone with information
A block on adding any more elderly and disabled people to a waiting list for taxi vouchers could be near to ending after county councillors stepped in with donations. There are already 100 vulnerable people on the waiting list for Elmbridge
Loyal patients have saved the Portland Road Medical Centre from closure after petitioning the NHS not to axe the practice. The surgery came under threat in September, after disgraced Dr Ravi Sondhi was suspended by the General Medical Council
A Kingston woman is one of the leading opponents to plans to change the voting system. Charlotte Vere, 41, who was unsuccessful in her bid to become a Conservative MP in Brighton at the General Election, is the national organiser of No2AV,
Friends and relatives will have few excuses for forgetting the birthday of this newborn baby after she was born on New Year’s Day. Baby Natalie Paraoaro, who was born at Kingston Hospital early on Saturday, January 1, 2011, will be able to
Police are investigating four burglaries that took place in Streatham Vale area in the early hours of New Years Day. A police spokeswoman said a number of shops, including Coral’s Bookmakers, Rex Launderette, Sizzling Plaice and Crumbs Bakery
The decorations are being taken down, the Christmas tree is looking lifeless and ready for recycling, “leftovers” have finally being eaten and the last Ferrero Rocher consumed. But did you follow the old Christmas tradition and have a goose? Turkeys
Boating is a very important sport in Surrey; it is impossible to pass the River Thames without catching sight of the local rowing team as they zip past at breakneck speed. Boaters all over Surrey received jaw dropping news when a boat crossing
Christmas is a time of celebration. To have fun and laugh with friends and family. But as the university students travel home and friends reunite, the clubs in Croydon are hit with a mad rush of excitement, and things can and did go wrong.
Christmas is now rapidly taking hold of our dwindling focus, our sluggish brains and our grumbling stomachs because the fairy lights are twinkling, the tinsel is shimmering and the Christmas trees have begun their synchronised ascension in homes and businesses
