Rupert Murdoch told the Dowler family his papers had fallen short of the standards set for him by his mother and father. Speaking afterwards the Dowler's solicitor Mark Lewis said the Dowlers had told Murdoch his papers should "set the standard
A silver car may hold the key to who murdered heroic father Carlton Ned. The dad was shot dead as he tried to protect his wife at their home in Langdale Road, Thornton Heath on July 1. Police have released footage of a silver car they
Rupert Murdoch is meeting the family of murdered Milly Dowler over claims his newspaper hacked her mobile phone. The meeting is taking place in a central London hotel. The Dowlers are expected to issue a statement afterward. It caps
Molesey Boat Club’s Michelle Vezie and Karen Bennett have been named in the GB squad for the U23 World Championships starting in Holland this on Thursday. The pair, part of a 49-strong team heading to Amsterdam, will race in the women’s eight and will
A vibrant and modern re-telling of the Greek tragedy of Medea is due to show at the Rose Theatre in Kingston tomorrow night, write Nicola Stewart. If its excellent reception both at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre 2010 and the National Student
Four-time Olympic champion Sir Matthew Pinsent has backed the Molesey rower to rediscover his golden touch in the capital next year. The 27-year-old was part of Great Britain’s men’s four team that clinched a dramatic gold in 2008, pipping
The Community Sports Foundation (TCSF) has launched a new multi-sport coaching scheme for disabled children, and is hoping to attract youngsters from across Wandsworth to take part. Training sessions for schoolchildren under 16 will take place at Linden
A mentally-ill man who kicked off a violent rampage by attacking a car clamper in his street has avoided jail. DVLA clamper Benjamin Asamoah has suffered nightmares, insomnia and flashbacks since being punched in his van by enraged Lewis Cooper-Barton
Two people from Tooting have been charged with trafficking women into the UK for sexual exploitation. Iveta Viragova, 43, of Gravenel Gardens, in Nutwell Street, and 25-year-old Votjech Virag, of the same address, are due to appear at City of Westminster
A bus driver serving a life sentence for deliberately mowing down a footballer following a pub fight has failed in his bid to overturn his murder conviction. Daniel Philip Andrew Press, 26 of Reigate Road, Epsom was jailed for at least 12 years
An acting prison governor has been found guilty of having sex with an inmate at a female prison. Married Russell Thorne, 41, of Sutton, a principal officer at HMP Downview, was found guilty this morning at Guildford Crown Court of misconduct
A £6.6m leisure centre, including a 25 metre pool, could be built in Banstead if the council gives the green light next week. The proposal it has drawn up following public consultations includes a six lane pool, a 13 metre by 7 metre teaching
A tennis club held its annual tournament on Saturday, July 2, in memory of one of its long-standing and popular member Sean Freeman. Thames Ditton Lawn Tennis Club raised £745 for Cancer research during the event, that included adults and junior
Six litterbugs have been slapped with on-the-spot fines after they were caught chucking rubbish onto pavements. The lawbreakers were given the £80 fixed penalty notices by the council's anti-litter squad and police during an operation in Tooting
Care Minister Paul Burstow was forced to pull out of an arranged meeting with residents at a sheltered housing scheme, concerned about changes made to their care. Residents at Crownbourne Court, in St Nicholas Way, were outraged earlier this
Goalkeeper Mikhael Jaimez-Ruiz is set to land a deal at AFC Wimbledon if the Dons can loan out young goalkeeper Jack Turner. The 27-year-old Venezuelan, who has played for Barnet and Aldershot Town, has been on trial at Kingsmeadow and played in the
Ahead of next year's London Olympics, Battersea Park is to play host to a 2012 Olympic Torch Tour. An interactive roadshow will be arriving at the park on Sunday, July 24, offering visitors the chance to have their photo taken with the prototype
Herne Hill Harriers' 800m runner Katie Snowden finished seventh in the IAAF World Youth Championship in Lille last weekend. The 17-year-old, who won her semi-final in two minutes, 5.67 seconds, ran 2:05.64 in the final, less than half a second outside
Hercules Wimbledon's top javelin thrower Bekele Tola made a winning return to competition after an absence of three years when he competed in a Southern men's league Division One match at Twickenham on Saturday. Bekele emerged after three traumatic
Epsom sailor Alexandra Rickham has expressed her delight at clinching a third straight SKUD World Championship title on the Paralympic waters of Weymouth and Portland - but insists there’s still more to come in her quest for 2012 gold with Niki Birrell
Wimbledon's Sophie Hosking and her lightweight women's double scull partner Hester Goodsell had to settle for silver at the rowing world cup meeting in Lucerne last weekend. The Great Britain pair, who were gold medal winners in Munich at the season's
The teenage boy involved in a serious motorbike crash in Hackbridge on Wednesday has died. Dylan Roff, from Mitcham, suffered “life-threatening” injuries when the stolen 125cc bike he was riding smashed into a BT junction box on Wednesday morning
It's your last chance to sign up to The SunWalk London, which takes place on Sunday 24th July in Battersea Park. A walking event from grant making breast cancer charity Walk the Walk, The SunWalk London offers 5k, 10k and 1/2 marathon distance
Over 1,700 visitors flocked to The Children’s Trust’s annual family fun day on Saturday raising £17,500 to help the charity’s work with disabled children. The event was officially opened by the Mayor of Reigate & Banstead, Councillor Brian
Today is the last chance for people wanting to have their say on the future of District Line services in the borough. Transport for London (TfL) announced they were proposing to increase services on the Wimbledon branch of the line by removing
The University of the Creative Arts will be leading an interactive Big Swim project encouraging the public to get involved with the London 2012 games. A unique live art installation which will form part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad, the Big
Culture vulture weekend will take place in Epsom and Ewell from Friday, July 22, to Sunday, July 24, marking one year until the start of the London 2012 Olympics. The weekend will see the borough come alive with sporting and cultural activities
Epsom Downs Racecourse will be teaming up with leading UK production company PEEL this summer to bring the literary classic, Black Beauty to life in a summer theatre production from July 22 to 24. The novel, which charts one horse’s journey through
Pubs and their drinkers are competing to raise the most cash for the Mayor’s two chosen charities. The Mayor, Councillor Patrick Codd, set the challenge for patrons of Kingston pubs after deciding on his charities, which are Born Too Soon and
Recently, whilst all eyes were on the quarter finals at the lawn tennis club, girls from 8th Worcester Park Brownie Pack were ‘just across the road’ in Wimbledon Park enjoying an evening of water activities and crazy golf. The sounds of roars of applause
Wilson’s Renault dealership in Epsom is giving visitors to a school fete the chance to drive away a brand new car while helping to raise money for St Raphael’s Hospice. Greenshaw High School in Sutton is holding the fete tomorrow, July 16,
A charity worker and the Probation Service have been criticised after criminals on community service were used as manual labourers to help repair a private driveway. Simon Hedden, a 54-year-old driver for the Wimbledon Guild, paid the Probation
The death of a beauty therapist in Ibiza was "almost certainly" caused by drugs, Spanish police have said. Jodie Nieman, 20, from Kenley, was on holiday with friends when she suffered a heart attack in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Time is running out to nominate your Lambeth Carer of the Year. The award recognises the hard work and commitment of those who look after family, partners or friends voluntarily because they are ill, frail or have a disability. For more information
Walton Casuals boss Neil Shipperley reckons signing frontman Charlie Ide means his men have a shot at reaching the Ryman League Division One South play-offs. Ide quit the Stags for Blue Square South Bromley midwa y through last season, but has been
Politicians, police and community leaders are meeting to thrash-out a strategy to deal with the escalating problem of youth violence – as another young man is shot in the borough. Lambeth Council has scheduled two meetings – a Community Leaders
Police tackled a man armed with a knife as they raided three houses in Croydon as part of a drugs bust operation on Wednesday afternoon. The man dropped the weapon as officers stormed the premises in Flagon Court, St Andrew’s Road this afternoon
A parking enforcement car has been snapped parked on double yellow lines. A Streatham resident, who did not want to be identified, snapped a Lambeth parking enforcement car in Greyhound Lane, off Streatham High Road, parked on double yellow
A teenager’s life was celebrated as hundreds gathered to say goodbye to college student Charlotte Wasey. More than 100 friends and family attended the former Carshalton High School pupil’s funeral at Croydon Crematorium on Thursday, July 7.
Hidden gems may be unearthed at the home of tennis next month. Experts from BBC series the Antiques Roadshow will cast their eye over treasured artefacts and heirlooms when they visit the All England Club on August 25. Between 1,500
Harlequins RL youngster Dan Sarginson says choosing rugby league ahead of union paved the way to making his top flight rugby debut before receiving his A level results. The 18-year-old Kingston-based star scored a memorable double on his Super League
A violent thug who lured delivery drivers to him with bogus food order to rob and them has been found guilty. Michael Dineen, 20, from Applegarth in New Addington was convicted of two counts of robbery, GBH and having a dangerous dog in a
Latchmere House prison will close in September, the Justice Secretary has announced. The resettlement jail, in Ham, is due to shut down along with Brockhill Prison, in the West Midlands, to save the Ministry of Justice £4.9m this year and an
Animal rights protestors have targeted a portrait of Sutton wizardman Conrad Pugsley. Last week the Sutton Guardian featured the stunning portrait, by teenage artist Sandhya Stearman, which is being exhibited at Sutton Council’s Europa Gallery
Kingston’s two MPs have shown their support for a ‘King’s Speech’ campaign highlighting the importance of speech and language. Ed Davey and Zac Goldsmith met with local service users of the Royal College of Speech’s Giving Voice initiative,
Archers are aiming to hit the target to bring themselves closer to a place on Great Britain’s team for the London 2012 Olympics. Surrey Archery Weekend attracts competitors from across South East England including paralympians and current GB
Epsom Downs Primary School enjoyed their summer fair this weekend with guest enjoying the school’s very own steel band, ice creams, candy floss and Pimms. Visitors were entertained by an exciting gymnastics display by the award winning school
A mother had to have her leg amputated at Croydon University Hospital because of “a lack of urgency” in treating a blood clot. The woman, known as Mrs F, was paid £75,000 in compensation after the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman
Residents can try out a variety of sports for free this weekend. Sutton Arena is hosting the Active at the Arena festival on July 16 and 17. People can try their hands at over 20 activities, including a climbing wall, trampolining and
Organisers of The British Gas Big Dip - the UK’s urban swim festival - have announced the temporary pools and beach on Clapham Common will stay put for longer than planned. In response to the attraction's popularity, the two swimming pools, adjoining
A new school could open without a second access road because of a continuing dispute over land. Sutton Council is to seek a compulsory purchase order (CPO) to secure land its owners Benhill Gospel Trust do not want to sell next to the new
A multi-million pound scheme aimed at getting more people cycling and walking to work could be coming to Croydon. London Assembly Member Jenny Jones is coming to Croydon to see whether the Smarter Travel scheme will work in the borough.
