The Rose Theatre has announced it is cutting 15 per cent of its permanent full-time staff to make savings. Executive director David Fletcher said consultations arising from a staff review were now complete, and redundancy notices had been handed to four
Police sergeants could be taken off the beat under proposals due for debate by the Metropolitan Police Authority (MPA). Following the Metropolitan Police’s review of neighbourhood policing, Merton police will retain their neighbourhood teams and ward
Harlequins have announced David Morgan will be their new chairman from September 1. Morgan has been a non-executive board member at Harlequins since last year and has been acting chief executive during the last two months. He succeeds Malcolm Wall
Twickenham will be after their first points of the Middlesex County Premier League season on Saturday when they face fellow strugglers and derby rivals Richmond. The league's bottom two play each other on Twickenham Green after both suffered another
A £15m family mansion situated high on St George’s Hill in Weybridge has become developer Consero’s 100th home sold. Treetops house has a private view toward the private estate’s golf course, as well as views of the Surrey Hills. It
Harlequins RL are set to be without David Howell for up to two months after the Australian centre had an operation on his knee. Howell has missed the last two games for Quins, including last Saturday's 30-16 defeat at home to Bradford Bulls, and may
Mo Farah's move to America is paying dividends after double European champion smashed the European 10,000m record last Friday. The 28 year-old, who moved to the States from Teddington last winter to work with coach Alberto Salazar, ran 26 minutes,
Uwe Rosler could be unveiled as the new Brentford manager tomorrow. The 42 year-old is set to be handed the reigns with the Bees' long search for a replacement for Nicky Forster finally coming to an end. He has been in talks with the club all
Did you know that the average bra size in the UK has increased from 34B to 36C since 1992? No, neither did I until I saw this fascinating fact written on a chalkboard in the Duke’s Head last week. Well, the first thing which struck me about
I felt like I didn’t quite fit in when I walked through the double doors at the Antelope, in Surbition. Not because it is an unwelcoming or a particularly quirky pub, but because I was dressed in fluorescent cycling gear. OK, OK, stop sniggering
Tucked away on a corner of the Crystal Palace triangle is a pub with a big reputation – The White Hart. No matter the time of day, the bar is always busy, usually with hordes of twenty and thirty-something professional types. So what
The Oscar-winning scriptwriter of TV hit Downton Abbey has called for Croydon’s much-loved art house cinema to be reopened following its “meaningless” closure by the council. Julian Fellowes is supporting a campaign to restore the David Lean
Tooting terror suspect Babar Ahmad has refused to stop fighting for "justice" after four police officers accused of assaulting him during his arrest were told they will not face a misconduct hearing. The Metropolitan Police's (Met) Directorate
A South African choir will take to the stage for one night only, in a charity concert as part of their European tour. The concert on Sunday, July 2, hosted by the Elmbridge Community Music Society, will see the South African Youth Choir, Pro Canto, perform
The Prime Minister has offered his condolences to the family of an 18-year-old murdered in Tulse Hill and said the issue of “growth of gangs” needs to be looked at. Stretham MP Chuka Umunna asked a question about Nana Darko-Frempong’s death
Detailed plans for a new multi-million-pound academy for pupils in Tulse Hill are now open to consultation. After attracting more than £18m for the development, the academy, which is sponsored by leading education group E-act, will occupy a
Last week I bemoaned the fact that former Manchester City striker Uwe Rosler was being heavily linked with the vacant manager’s job at Griffin Park. Now, like a Tory MP discussing the NHS, I’m going to do a little bit of hasty backtracking. As we
Mobile phone users are being warned not to buy unbranded and unmarked replacement chargers over the internet or from shops or market stalls, following safety fears. Tests by Lambeth Council trading standards and the Electrical Safety Council
Community activists from New Addington are encouraging residents to anonymously report yobs through a new Pathfinder postal service. The New Addington Pathfinders have drawn up the safe and peaceful plan, which encourages residents to pass
Surrey ended a run of three consecutive defeats with a draw against Sussex at Epsom last Thursday, the first stalemate in 60 games between the counties over the years. Sussex held an advantage approaching the halfway mark but Surrey rallied to finish
A volunteer helped launch a campaign to find young people to carry the Olympic torch. Daisy Chen, 24, from Hackbridge, has been selected to help find Sutton’s Future Flames by Olympic sponsor Coca-Cola. She was nominated for her work
A teenager who repeatedly punched a woman car driver in the face while trying to steal her phone has been jailed for 18 months. Marcus Roach, 19, tried to grab the mobile after the woman pulled her car over to take a call in Moffat Road, South
First-time buyers will get help buying a home in a new initiative. Under the Elmbridge Homeownership Assistance Scheme, run by Catalyst Housing Group and Elmbridge Council, applicants could get access to a low-interest loan of up to £70,000
The Wombles of Wimbledon Common have hit back at Glastonbury Festival organiser Michael Eavis saying booking them for the event was "a bit of a mistake". The band, created by Mike Batt, is set to play the Avalon stage on the final day of the
A family fled their home after a faulty dishwasher caused a fire this morning. Firefighters from New Malden and Sutton were called to the fire in Caldbeck Avenue, Worcester Park, at just after midnight. The kitchen was badly damaged
Police armed with machine guns swooped on youths filming a music video after a worried resident’s tip-off one of the group had a gun. The youths were using a toy weapon as they filmed a video aimed at turning teenagers away from violence.
Zac Goldsmith MP's parliamentary career is under threat in proposed changes to the electoral map, according to detailed analysis of what the new seats might look like. The coalition has passed rules that will see a reduced 600 seats, 596 of
Frank Bruno discussed his battle with mental health during an annual festival promoting well-being. As part of the Happy Soul Festival, the former boxer spoke to an audience at Wandsworth Town Hall about his struggle with bi-polar disorder
A grocers is celebrating after being named Independent Retailer of the Year. The Naked Grocer in Bridge Street, Walton, was given the accolade by the Fresh Produce Consortium, the UK’s trade association for the fresh produce and cut flower
The fruits of three years’ worth of painting, designing, snapping and animating came to life this week for graduates. Kingston University’s art, design and architecture undergraduate degree show, which ends today (Friday, June 10) showed a
Rotarians raised more than £4,600 at a charity golf day last week. Members of the New Malden Rotary club played a round of golf, held a hole in one competition and had dinner and a raffle to raise the money on Wednesday, May 25. Special
Ticket touts operating during this year’s Wimbledon Tennis championship fortnight are being targeted as part of a consultation launched by the council. The 16-day consultation on a Dispersal Zone in Wimbledon town centre, Wimbledon Park and
Croydon’s canine champion has been snubbed by the London 2012 committee, which said the wonderdog could not carry the Olympic torch. Resident’s hoping to nominate Hamish McFee to carry the torch through the borough next June have been told
For people of my generation the Royal Wedding was a momentous occasion unlike any other we had witnessed before. It was a very historic moment, which will be remembered for many years to come. With the excitement starting to build weeks before, shops
The London Assembly today backed a Conservative motion condemning Ken Livingstone’s remarks comparing Wandsworth's last council leader, Edward Lister, to indicted Serbian general Ratko Mladic. Speaking in Bromley, Mr Livingstone said of Mr Lister
A group of disabled volunteers has complained to Surrey County Council after plans to allow them to play a key role in supporting disabled people in Epsom were axed. Epsom Gateway was set up by Surrey's User Led Organisation (ULO), which
Commuters will face a fresh wave of travel misery under a plan to sever a direct rail link into the heart of the capital, it has been claimed. Network Rail has been accused of turning its back on Thameslink passengers in Tooting, Sutton, Wimbledon
Chinese dragon dancers with fans and handkerchiefs were some of the stars at the first Celebrating Chessington event. The sun shone as the dancers performed in the arena at Church Fields next to the St Marys Centre. Bouncy castles, birds
A Leatherhead woman discovered she had a life-threatening condition after a check up at Specsavers. Erin Teare, 20, called her local Specsavers branch after strange floating shapes repeatedly interrupted her vision. Director of optometry
Children at the Royal Marsden Hospital enjoyed a taste of magic when their schoolroom was transformed into a circus ring. Contortionists and a clown visited the children, aged between two and 13, who got the chance to practice some of their
About 170 youngsters flocked an adventure playground to take part in skateboarding and BMX competitions and meet professionals. The event last Thursday aimed to bring the community together and give young people a chance to meet professional
A loyal teacher has been appointed as a school’s new headmaster after a quarter of a century serving as a deputy. Sue Taylor, who will take up her new post in September, has been Acting Headteacher at Links School for the past 18 months after
Two Epsom fashion students are through to the semi-finals of Graduate Fashion Week 2011. Rachel Evans and Jungo Kuroiwa, who both study at the University of Creative Arts (UCA) in Epsom, impressed judges at UCA's diverse catwalk show at Earl's
A schoolboy is celebrating being named the overall winner of last month’s Croydon Music Festival. Oliver Cavadino scooped the Win Maber Memorial Award, for being the most promising flautist under twelve years old. He was awarded the
The residents of Glebe Road, Cheam, held a lively and enjoyable Street Party, to celebrate the Royal wedding on 29th April. During & following the event a total of £333 was raised and donated to Children with Cancer. This was a wonderful community
