Two men have been charged in connection with the shooting of a police officer on Friday night. Demar Provan, 21, of no fixed abode and Adewale Ogunsanya, 22, of Streatham, have been charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger
Patients can give their views on major changes to a community hospital next week. The Nelson Hospital in Merton Park is set to be renovated as part of Better Healthcare Closer to Home – and plans to offer healthcare in Merton and Sutton from
Two-week old kittens found abandoned on the streets of south Wimbledon would not have survived on their own, an animal charity said. A spokesman for the Blue Cross animal charity said she “dreaded to think” what would have happened to the dumped
Croydon Water polo team won the Basingstoke Red Cross tournament annual event at U16 level for the first time on Saturday 16th July. The team of Matt Brooks, Ashley Castle, Josh Capon, Anthony De- Sousza, Kevin Girard, Jack Kavanagh, Ashley Hinds, Joe
A musician has busked her way across Europe with a cello. Janie Price, 35, who grew up in North Cheam, took part in a six-part TV show, the Art of Survival, as a tonic to get over a painful breakup with her boyfriend. She was dumped
A 75-year-old Sutton cyclist is aiming to become the world’s fastest pedalling pensioner. Roy Savery is getting ready to compete in the over-75s category of the world masters road race and time trial championships in St Johann in Tirol, Austria
A new police car that will respond specifically to antisocial behaviour will soon be a fixture of the streets of Elmbridge. The Elmbridge Community Safety Partnership made funding available for the car after agreeing with police the vehicle would be
A new information and support centre for patients, carers and families affected by cancer has opened at St George’s Hospital. The Macmillan centre, based on the ground floor of Grosvenor Wing, will provide vital free information and support
A charity zumbathon raised money for a charity supporting orphans in Malawi. More than 50 people took part in the marathon four-hour zumba session at Hollyfield School on Saturday, 9. Women, children and a couple of reluctant dads all
Parents wanting to get their kids out and about this summer are being encouraged to enrol them on Shout! programme. Elmbridge Council is offering the range of holiday activities for children, which includes sports, caving, archery and woodcarving
