Darlington 0-0 AFC Wimbledon Terry Brown reserved special praise for debutant defender Jamie Stuart after the stalemate at Darlington today. Wimbledon earned a solid point in the north east but they know a win against Luton on Wednesday
Strode’s Independent Newspaper was set up a few weeks ago along with the slogan “by the students, for the students” however this has not been the case and after debate the website for the newspaper has been officially been silenced by the higher
Rachel Nickell's son has spoken publicly for the first time about the day he saw her stabbed to death on Wimbledon Common. Alex Hanscombe, now 21, was one month short of his third birthday when his mother was stabbed 49 times by serial rapist Robert
Neil Danns missed a late penalty as Crystal Palace crashed out of the FA Cup 2-1 at Coventry City. Danns blasted the spot kick straight at Kieren Westwood in the 83rd minute after Wilfried Zaha was upended in the box. Danns, who had only pulled a goal
Thousands of shoppers will be charged to park their cars on the streets under council plans to raise up to £2.5m a year from motorists. Elmbridge and Reigate and Banstead will be the first areas to see free parking nears shops axed in May or June 2011
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 Sutton, Kingston, Merton and Croydon as possibly suitable
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 Merton, Kingston, Sutton and Croydon as possibly suitable
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 Croydon, Kingston, Merton and Sutton as possibly
Furious businesses have launched a campaign against parking zones changes they say could force them out of business. Traders in South End, Croydon, have collected hundreds of signatures against the council's plan to extend the hours that drivers
For years Thames Ditton Village has had no Christmas lights. However this year it all changed. It has been a long running wish of the residents of the High Street to have Christmas lights and to make the village a “destination” village rather than a place
A man who escaped from court in Wimbledon is back in custody after surrendering to police. Jeremy Peace, 21, sparked a manhunt after fleeing from the dock of Wimbledon Magistrates' Court on Monday, January 3. Police said he was arrested
Ursuline High School's school production this year was "My Fair Lady" and starred many of the talented students in our school community. Under the direction of the Drama and Music departments, UHS put on a professional and enjoyable performance of the
Tributes from the world of boxing have continued to flood in for former British heavyweight champion Gary Mason. The Wallington resident died after a van collided with his bike in Sandy Lane South at about 6.15am yesterday. Boxing promoter Frank
At this time of year people start to think about the New Year and what it will bring them. A New Year has always been a time for looking back to the past, and more importantly, forward to the coming year. Many are searching for a new leaf to turnover.
A third man has been charged with the murder of a Streatham teenager who was gunned down in Peckham. Sylvester Akapalara, 17, was found suffering from a gunshot wound by police officers in the fourth floor stairwell at Heron House, Pelican Estate,
A pedestrian was left with serious head injuries after being hit by a car outside Walton Station last night. Police are appealing for the driver to contact them after the collision in the layby on Station Avenue at 8.05pm on Friday, January 7.
As a Londoner it’s quiet obvious that days before Christmas every person in this busy city is running out of breath trying to shop for every single present on every family members’ list. Sure often the result of your hard work is with no doubt a wonderful
London’s oldest established Morris dancing club has elected a new leader who has pledged to bring in a new generation of handkerchief-wielding performers. Greensleeves Morris Men, based in Haydons Road, Wimbledon, elected Chris Benson as its
A driver was taken to hospital after a collision with a van wrecked her car. Police, fire and ambulance services were called to the accident at the junction of Roman Rise and the A214 in Lambeth at about 11pm last night. The driver of
Fancy a slice of politics with your music? Yearn for the days of people power when individuals really could make a difference (against a backdrop of toe-tapping tunes)? If so, Putney’s Half Moon is the place to be next Friday when the venue launches
Residents without a New Year’s resolution for 2011 are being urged to take advantage of a free service to get rid of their bigger pieces of junk. Merton Council are making a post-Christmas appeal for more people to use their bulky waste collection
Wimbledon’s own millionaire’s row is officially the most expensive place to live in the country, according to one survey. Research by Lloyds TSB revealed Parkside, which overlooks Wimbledon Common and contains an array of large houses and mansions
Kingston University paid nearly £20,000 in compensation to students who complained last year, a 300 per cent increase on the previous year. Two students were each paid £7,500 in the academic year 2009-10, one following a complaint about staff
Fatal bicycle crash victim Gary Mason was “a gentle giant” who “had a bit of time for everyone” in his community. The former British boxing champion, killed on Thursday morning in a crash with a van in Wallington, was well-known on the Roundshaw
Elmbridge Council has been praised for its development of staff. The authority was reacrredited gold status for the second time by the Investors in People standard - a national framework that measure staff training and development, managerial
Crystal Palace take a break from league action today as they travel to Coventry City in the third round of the FA Cup, and you can catch all the action here. The Eagles, stuck in the relegation places in the Championships, will welcome the
Wandsworth Council is in the process of becoming one of the first local authorities in the UK to take charge of it’s own public health services. The first meeting of the new Wandsworth Health and Wellbeing Board, which is made up of the council
A former bingo hall could be turned into a 24-hour drinking venue with boxing and wrestling matches. Information about the plans for the former Gala Bingo Hall in Richmond Road, Kingston, was posted on the building today. The notice,
Nero Ughwujabo has been re-appointed to serve a further four years as a Non-executive Director at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust. The freelance management consultant is chief executive of Croydon’s Black and Minority Ethnic Forum. He was
To some people London means shopping, to others the Routemaster springs to mind, but fitting its whole meaning in a box is quite a challenge. But some creative souls have done just that and the results are on display for the final time in Kingston's
An occupational therapist who helped close Cane Hill Hospital has written a history of the Victorian pauper lunatic asylum. Pam Buttrey’s book Cane Hill Hospital: The Tower on the Hill, was published in December. The asylum was opened
On my travels during the Christmas break I discovered a shocking and appalling change in the south west trains ticket fares. There has been a 6.6% increase in cost for a daily travel cards zones 1-6. As a teenager of the modern age it is a commonly
A 52 year old woman from Wallington was the victim of a horrific attack when a dog mauled her to death. Barbara Williams was attacked at her landlord’s home in Demense Road, Wallington, where she suffered haemorrhaging to her neck and head. She
The short periods of heavy snowfall in December had once again taken Britain by surprise. On a large scale airports had to close down, shops were empty due to the hesitation of people leaving houses, and businesses were suffering. It meant extra
Local students have been vocal about the rise in university fees. Some students from Sutton and Carshalton took action and joined the previous marches that led to Milbank riots and protests in parliament Square. General opinion is divided among students
Recently, I went to a Harlequins rugby match. Not being a regular on the spectator benches to be honest I was expecting, rowdy angry fans, expensive food that’s not worth it, and complete discomfort given the height at which I was going to be sitting
Young Enterprise is a scheme designed for students in schools and colleges. The scheme is aimed at 4-25 year olds and its goal is to “empower the next generation with the confidence, ability and ambition to succeed in a rapidly changing global economy
Currently in the cinema there are many very interesting films, so a visit to the cinema, is definitely worthwhile. The best rated ones include: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 1, Legend of the Guardians:The Owls of Ga'hoole 2D and The King's
Under the current coalition Government a host of controversial new laws are being passed that will hugely affect students locally, and across the country. The highly unpopular rise in University fees means many students currently in Year 12 and students
Sitting here contemplating the past few days, the same thoughts seem to be passing through my mind continuously; why did this Christmas and New Year not feel as special as previous years? Nothing major has changed, I ate the same food, spent the time
