The Royal Albert Hall is one of the most prestigious venues in the UK and perhaps recognized throughout the world for it’s unusual circular shape, referred to as “the round.” And as expected, many great stars and productions have performed on this great
Chairman David Reid sees no reason why London Scottish’s remarkable rise to prominence should stop with promotion to the RFU Championship. Scottish secured promotion in the most dramatic style possible last Saturday when David Howells scored a breakaway
Surbiton Ladies make their first appearance in the Women’s Cup final this Saturday. The Conference East runners-up go into the match as massive underdogs against a Bowdon Hightown side who finished fourth in this season’s Premier Division. Bowdon
If you want to find out about the latest summer beauty trends, top cosmetic products and be part of a unique beauty fundraising weekend, then Bentalls has the event for you. On Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 May 2011 the Beauty Hall in Bentalls, Kingston
Bold 2in1 are currently offering a free pampering treatment with every purchase from its luxurious Bold with a touch of Lenor freshness Infusions range. To celebrate this we’re offering one lucky reader the chance to win a year’s supply of Bold 2in1
Mother Teresa, Olympic diving and Slough were among the inspirations for the borough’s outstanding community volunteers who were recognised this week. Winners of the second Merton Civic Awards 2011 were presented with their commendations at
Campaigners have failed in their bid to halt the introduction of on-street parking charge, despite thousands supporting a petition for their cause. The petition, signed by 26,289 people, was given to councillors at Surrey County Council (SCC
Bouncer and convicted murderer Levi Bellfield has denied he kidnapped and killed Milly Dowler, the Old Bailey has heard. The trial of Bellfield, who denies abducting and killing the 13-year-old Walton schoolgirl, began at the Old Bailey this
A Streatham shop owner who sold cigarettes to an underage boy has been fined £500. Harpreet Singh, who owns Bola Bros Off Licence, Streatham High Road, sold the cigarettes to the boy without asking for any ID during a test purchasing operation
An inspirational widow who overcame severe learning difficulties to learn how to read and write has been nominated as a community champion. Avril Ward, 69, left school at the age of 19, unable to read or write but has managed to turn her life
An organic skincare specialist from Croydon is gearing up for her first appearance on The Apprentice tonight. Susan Ma, 21, will make her debut on the BBC show at 9pm, hoping to secure a £250,000 business partnership with Lord Alan Sugar by winning
Campaigners have handed in a petition demanding plans to introduce on-street parking charges are abandoned. The petition, signed by 26,289 people, was given to officers at Surrey County Council (SCC) headquarters at County Hall in Kingston,
Striders of Croydon’s Justin Macenhill continued his return from injury by winning the Lloyd Park 5km parkrun on Saturday morning. He clocked 19 minutes, 10 seconds, to win the weekly event with elder brother Damian sixth (20:57) and Alan Dolton seventh
Warlingham Sevens team travelled to Mitcham on Saturday with a slightly depleted squad from the previous tournament at Old Caterhamians where they lost in the Final to Dorking. The tournament consisted of 8 local teams from around the South-East area
By Councillor Peter Walker, Merton Council cabinet member for education (Labour, Figge's Marsh ward) In last weeks paper you mentioned that I was against the setting up of the proposed free school on the old Wimbledon House School site. People
Controversial Free Schools proposal will be unveiled by parents of a Christian church this evening. Members of Doxa Deo, which meets at the David Lloyd Centre in Raynes Park, want to provide a new primary school within the Wimbledon, Raynes
The Croydon Harriers National Young Athletes team travelled to Lea Valley on Sunday and opened their campaign in fine style, In their three cornered match, they often matched powerful hosts Enfield and Haringey and finally took an excellent second spot
Business Students at Carshalton College are busy organising a Charity Art Auction taking place on Wednesday 18 May 6.00pm to 8.30pm. The free event will display artwork on sale to raise money for local charities, Croydon Carers and St Raphael’s Hospice
Police are searching for a man who indecently assaulted a woman on a train, after asking her to go home with him. British Transport Police (BTP) have released this image of a man they want to speak to in connection with the incident on Friday
Party-goers had their cake and ate it at a street party celebrating the royal wedding. More than 150 residents of Rushett Close, in Long Ditton, enjoyed a four-tier victoria sponge cake which had each of their houses iced on in painstaking
A report to be presented to the council’s cabinet shows the Safer Croydon Partnership is helping drive down crime. The team has cut the number of crimes committed in the borough by 2.8 per cent according to the report. It also shows
Neil Shipperley has declared himself satisfied with his debut season as Walton Casuals manager - despite finishing the season with six defeats. Having been on the fringes on the play-offs for most of the season, the Stags finished up 12th in the table
Westside LTC's AEGON National League men's and ladies teams will be aiming to bounce back from their first defeats of the season in a home double-header on Sunday (May 15). After starting their campaigns with two impressive victories apiece, both sides
Steve Parish has admitted Crystal Palace could lose Neil Danns this summer while a permanent move for James Vaughan may be too expensive. Out-of-contract Danns has so far refused to sign a new deal at the club with his current contract set to expire
Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault that left a teenage girl in a critical condition in hospital. Shortly after 6pm on Saturday evening, police were alerted to an assault on Falcon Road, near the junction with St Johns Road.
A group of terminally and seriously ill youngsters were given the chance to meet their football heroes during a Chelsea FC community day. The 15 children and their carers watched Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti put the first team through their
A Daily Telegraph sting which embarrassed a string of Liberal Democrat MPs, including Vince Cable and Paul Burstow, breached rules against using "subterfuge", it has been ruled. The paper sent undercover reporters to try to expose alleged discontent
A man from Fetcham has admitted racially abusive behaviour toward police officers in London on the day of the royal wedding. Terence Butts, 26, of Cobham Road, pleaded guilty to the charges at Westminster Magistrates Court on Friday.
Motorists are being reminded to make sure their cars are locked when left unattended following three thefts from unsecure vehicles in Walton. One of the incidents took place between 3pm on Sunday, May 1 and noon on Tuesday, May 3, when a sat
A woman has been evicted from her squalid council flat after police found nine dangerous dogs there. The flat, at 57 College green was covered in faeces and urine after Sherilee Hobby allowed them to use almost every room as a toilet.
Kingston’s overwhelming rejection of the alternative vote showed Edward Davey’s parliamentary seat could be at risk, an expert said. Kingston voters rejected changing the parliamentary electoral system by 60.5 per cent to 39.5 per cent on Thursday
The election of the new leader of Wandsworth Council will take place this week, ending nearly 20 years of stewardship by the country’s longest serving council leader. When Councillor Edward Lister announced he was stepping down to take on his
Mr Happy celebrated with four other children’s characters after completing the final leg of his 1,100 mile run from John O’Groats to Land’s End. Kingston University graduate Andy Jackson, 26, undertook the 10-week challenge to raise funds for
Armed robbers who targeted a bookmakers’ in Tadworth left with a small amount of money after subjecting a cashier to a terrifying ordeal. Three men walked into the Marbles Way store shortly after 8pm on May 4 and threatened an employee.
A thief stole a 77-year-old woman’s purse in Epsom last Wednesday and withdrew £250 from her account. The theft happened between 1.20pm and 2pm as the victim was browsing in the High Street branch of Lakeland with a friend. She was followed
A rare copy of the cornerstone document of Britain’s legal system is on display this weekend as part of a bid to secure global recognition for a site of historical importance. On Sunday, May 8, a copy of the Magna Carta was presented to Reverend
Budding reporters at schools across south London are taking part in an exciting new competition which recognises and rewards journalistic talent. For the past two years hundreds of secondary school students have been writing stories and taking
A free course to help cancer patients and their loved ones deal with the shock, upheaval and distress of the disease will begin at Epsom Hospital later this month. The seven week programme titled 'Managing the cancer experience' begins on
Budding reporters at schools across south London and Surrey are taking part in an exciting new competition which recognises and rewards journalistic talent. For the past two years hundreds of secondary school students have been writing stories
Sutton trading standards has issued a warning about two new phishing scams. Conmen who claim to be working for British Gas are sending out emails trying to convince people to part with valuable personal details,after telling customers that
The Royal Marsden yellow line scheme The Royal Marsden Hospital is renowned for its great work in healing and helping the sick. The Hospital has changed dramatically over the last few years. The number of patients accessing medical services has
Want to get your blood pressure checked? To mark World Hypertension Day, St Anthony’s Hospital, Cheam, Surrey, is holding an awareness evening on “High Blood Pressure – the silent killer” on Tuesday 17 May at 6.30pm where people can have their blood pressure
