Recently, within the last few years, many British citizens and organisations have been voicing their views to the government using protests, demonstrations and marches. However, this may not be the right way of expressing discontent over government laws
With Mcdonalds being a popular, fast food restaurant in 119 countries and with an operating income over approximately $3.9 billion you would expect more. From a company who have been involved with several law cases and dealt with complaints of the public
Revellers who have one drink too many over the festive period can scan public posters with their mobile phones in order to book a cab home. The technology-savvy system is part of a new council-backed safety campaign being run by Wandsworth police
One hundred and twenty students were presented with Jack Petchey achievement awards at the annual ceremony in Sutton. The event at the Ashcroft Theatre on Tuesday, November 8 brought together twenty Croydon schools and honoured achievement award
Bedroom brewers served up their finest efforts in the hunt for glory this weekend. Amateurs put forward their best bitters, lagers and stouts at the London and South East Craft Brewing Competition in Wimbledon. The event has been running
Vandals were thwarted in their efforts to deface the new mural in the underpass between Fairfield Halls and Wellesley Road. On Wednesday night, taggers had sprayed graffiti on the newly-painted mural, commissioned by the council and painted by art
Public services students at Brooklands College marked the 90th anniversary of the poppy appeal this week. Canon Peter Bruinvels, the Surrey county field manager for Royal British Legion gave a presentation about Remembrance Day and the significance
A sports area has been handed a major cash boost. Longmead has been awarded a £15,000 grant from Barclays Spaces for Sports. The site, which is in the second most deprived ward in Surrey, will now be able to host football sessions for
A woman has been awarded a national care award for her commitment to the care of dementia sufferers. Elaine Carruthers, manager of Epsom’s Orchard Centre, was declared best dementia care manager in a community setting at the second annual National
Sutton's community came together to remember the fallen at Manor Park war memorial today. Rector of Sutton, Reverend Sarah Mullally from St Nicholas Parish Church, led the ceremony in the November sunshine. MPs Tom Brake and Paul Burstow
Two Wandsworth women have been nominated for awards from The Prince’s Trust. Wandsworth resident Georgia Hardie, 20, has been nominated for the trust’s breakthrough award, an accolade acknowledging those who acquire new skills in spite of significant
Sutton United have made it into the second round of the FA Cup. A Craig Watkins goal in the second half against Kettering Town yesterday put their name into the hat the draw today. Facing the possibility of meeting a string of high
Battersea Park will stage a free weekend of music as London celebrates the arrival of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The borough park has been named along with five other venues across the capital that will host musical acts as part of BT
A living statue has revealed the secrets and risks of his unusual trade. Wimbledon-based Matt Walters has made a career out of staying frozen still covered in body paint – before shocking passersby with a sudden burst of movement. His work includes
Shoppers are being encouraged to keep it local in the run up to Christmas. Streatham High Road has launched the campaign highlighting the shopping opportunities on residents’ doorsteps. Streatham town centre manager Angelina Purcell
A display of vehicles from the field of conflict descends upon Brooklands Museum on Sunday, November 20. Scores of vehicles ranging from armoured cars to motorcycles from across the decades will congregate at the museum’s ninth annual Military Vehicles
Sutton’s Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) is concerned a proposed 20 per cent cut to legal aid will hit free advice just as demand is increasing. The CAB is calling for the Government to rethink some of the proposals and to provide alternative
Surrey County Council is asking people to put forward their views on how to improve the county’s heritage service. An online survey is being run as part of a public value review to find out what people think of the service which allows people
Maternity, accident and emergency and children’s wards could be closed or downgraded across hospitals in South West London NHS. The Better Healthcare, Better Value review aims to find £64.5m in savings out of a £2.3bn budget and address major issues
The University of Roehampton is claiming that more potential students than ever are due to attend its open day next week, despite the rise in tuition fees. Around 1,200 people are expected to turn up to the open day at the university in Roehampton
Energy-saving devices are being fitted in homes under a new scheme funded by the Mayor of London. The Re:new scheme, which is supported by Kingston Council, will help residents in Chessington North, Hook and Old Malden to cut their energy
A man who grew up in Jersey when it was occupied by the Nazi's told Rotarians about his experiences this month. David Rive, born in Jersey, spent five years of his childhood living under the German occupation in St Helier. Addressing Banstead
A police union has called for tougher action on yobs after it was revealed a police officer assaulted in the line of duty needed two-and-a-half months off work. Kingston police said they are unable to release further details of the incident that lead
