A family from Coulsdon were arrested in Barbados after being accused of starting a mass brawl on a Virgin Atlantic flight. Derek Edmond, 76, and his daughter Zoe King and her husband Martin were fined £2,300 after admitting their part in the
Forgetful passengers have left thousands of items from purses to paperbacks on Merton's tube trains, trams, buses and black cabs. The statistics from Transport for London's (TfL's) lost property office show 4,151 items were left on the borough's transport
Police stopped more than 100 vehicles in a drive to cut down on anti-social motorists in Mole Valley. Police targeted drivers who were speeding, using their mobile phones while driving and vehicles which had defects. The traffic operation covered the
Further investigations will continue over the weekend into a hole which appeared in Victoria Road in Surbiton, causing part of the road to close. A spokesman for Kingston Council said: "A hole has formed in the surface of Victoria Road,
Police are searching for a man after a sexual assault on a train between Putney and Mortlake. British Transport Police (BTP) detectives have released CCTV images of a man they would like to question in connection with the assault which took place on
A man had his £450 smart phone snatched from his hands on a train between Gipsy Hill and Crystal Palace. British Transport Police (BTP) investigators have released CCTV images of a man they would like to question in connection with the theft which
The former leader of Wandsworth Council Edward Lister has been awarded a knighthood in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Mr Lister, who served on Wandsworth Council for 35 years, was recognised for services to Local Government. He spent the
Classic travel posters from the early part of the 20th century have gone on display at an exhibition celebrating the Thames. Elmbridge Council hosts the exhibition at the Civic Centre in Esher High Street to highlight the area’s history with
Plans to renovate and re-open a primary school could fall through because of it's decaying condition. A group wants to buy the abandoned Wimbledon House School in Merton Park and re-open it as a 210-pupil free school - outside local authority control
A 20-year-old woman was rushed to hospital with neck injuries after a car crash on Putney Bridge in the early hours of this morning. The accident happened at about 3am when a Renault hit the central reservation on the bridge. Ambulance and fire services
A van smashed into a house on Smitham Bottom Lane in the early hours of this morning, destroying one of its bay windows. The accident happened at about 3am and the driver is believed to have fled the scene. Police and fire services were called out to
A campaigner who has dedicated her time to saving the lives of ethnic minority leukaemia sufferers has been awarded an OBE in the Queen's birthday honours. Beverley De Gale, the founder of the African Caribbean Leukaemia Trust (ACLT) has been recognised
Staff in Surrey are being asked to go green by taking part in the Surrey Cycle Challenge, starting next Monday. Organised by Surrey County Council to celebrate National Bike Week, the two-week challenge will run from June 12 to June 25.
Seven litter bins worth several thousands pounds have been stolen from various recycling locations. Elmbridge Council has asked for information about the thefts, which took place in Station Road and Manor Road North in Hinchley Wood and
A retired music teacher, a carer and a banker are among 10 police volunteers from New Malden who are still propping up the thin blue line a decade after they began. They all help keep the front counter open at CI Tower police office and were
SU56110-02.jpg Tesco has submitted plans to convert a pub badly damaged in a suspected arson attack to a supermarket. Last week the supermarket giant submitted its plans to Sutton Council to convert the Angel pub in Angel Hill to a Tesco Express
A 14-year-old boy has been banned from the centre of Croydon after a repeated campaign of violent antisocial behaviour. Barrington Laing could ultimately face prison if he breaches the conditions of his ASBO, which also bans him from meeting
A man has been jailed for six years for possession with intent to supply drugs. Rayal Eastwood, 27, was caught with heroin and cocaine during an investigation by Sutton police's crime squad. Detective Sergeant Julian Phillips and Detective
Wandsworth could lose all but one of its front counters at police stations in the borough as the Met (Met) looks to axe frontline services to save money. The authority is consulting members of the public on plans to cut some of its 138 counters
London Assembly Member Val Shawcross has called on rail minister Norman Baker to support funding for an accessibility scheme at Crystal Palace station. Transport for London have submitted a bid to the government for funds for the project which
An unlucky couple have lost a wager that would have seen bookmakers pay out £2,500. Will, 34, and Alex Sturgeon, 33, were in the middle of bidding for tickets for 32 London Olympic events when Mrs Sturgeon went in to labour. When they returned from
Battersea Power Station was transformed into a giant Rubik's Cube after the iconic building was chosen as the target for several 3D projections. Gin company Bombay Sapphire lit up London on Wednesday night by projecting 3D images onto the station
Eight people squashed themselves into an Audi Quattro this week to highlight the importance of "going green" in the motoring industry. The stunt marked the launch of EcoVelocity, the eco motor show which takes place at Battersea Power Station
The friend of a Kingston University student that died swimming in the Thames has launched a petition in an attempt to stop more tragic deaths. Niall Pawsey, 20, disappeared under the water after he jumped in near the Kingston Mill pub on April
Vulnerable adults who are most at risk in a fire, and their carer's, are being urged by Surrey Fire and Rescue to make their homes safer. In the last four years, 89 per cent of fire fatalities in Surrey were vulnerable adults such as the elderly
An awards ceremony for Surrey residents who dedicate their time to helping the community was held last week. Surrey Community Health (SCH) held the event, at the HG Wells Conference Centre in Woking, to thank staff and volunteers who had gone
