A disabled man who petitioned to have a ramp installed outside his home has won a small victory. Colin Bowden, who suffers from arthritis, angina, asthma and diabetes, has been limited to travelling by scooter since May, when it became too
Buses are, quite frankly, the bane of my life. Ever since I was the tender age of 11, when I first ventured into the shambolic world of public transport, I have been regularly tormented by journeys to or from anywhere. Generally I will step timidly onto
An award-winning husband and wife who do a paper round together will celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary next week. Reynolds and Ruby Daurat, of Melbury Gardens in west Wimbledon, will have been married for 60 years on December 29 after meeting
Patients at St Peter’s Hospital will be treated to a range of festive delights over Christmas. Catering contractor OCS Group, is responsible for serving about 800 traditional Christmas lunches, which includes turkey and all the trimmings, as well as
A group of carol singers are limbering up their vocal cords ahead of a world record attempt tonight. The congregation hopes to enter the Guinness World Records as part of the largest number of people singing carols together across multiple
Safer Neighbourboods teams (SNT) in Sutton are working with the Royal Mail to look out for elderly and vulnerable people. Officers are asking postmen and women who have detailed knowledge of local streets, to tell their management if they are
Tom Brake was elected as Liberal Democrat MP for Carshalton and Wallington in 1997 and has kept hold of the seat ever since. As one of the London Borough of Sutton’s two MPs, I asked to talk to him about the local area, his constituency work and how this
The Spielbergs and Jay-Zs of the future have unleashed their talent. Films and music created by up-and-coming talent were showcased to mark the end of two youth projects in Pollards Hill. A six-week filmmaking course, for young people
Running fanatics are being offered places on next year’s London and Brighton marathons by a Surrey charity. Surrey Care Trust, which aims to tackle disadvantage, social exclusion and hardship, has secured guaranteed slots on the world-famous runs. Trust
A volunteer who dedicated a decade to improving Beddington Park is stepping down from her role. On Monday, December 12, Dee Hyatt, chaired her last meeting as chairwoman of the Friends of Beddington and Grange Parks. She is stepping
A youth offending team that confronts youngsters with the reality of crime has been praised by inspectors. Kingston’s youth offending service (YOS) was praised for its work to reduce re-offending and promote safeguarding the public by the probation
The £2m regeneration of Wandle Park is set to begin. A new skate park, ball court, open-air gym, pavilion and community garden will all be built at the Waddon park under the Parks for People scheme funded by Heritage Lottery and Big Lottery
A daughter has paid loving tribute to her Elvis fan dad, who worked hard all his life to look after his family. Pat Wheeler died of heart complications at the family home in Ham at the beginning of the month, aged 72. Mr Wheeler was
A spectacular wheelchair friendly treehouse has been built at the Children’s Trust in Tadworth as part of a new TV series. The treehouse, which was built in just five days, was part of Sky One’s new series, The Great Treehouse Challenge and
As an Irish international gymnast, Kieran Behan is used to defying the odds. And when it comes to learning from the school of hard knocks, the 22-year-old rising-star has graduated with a first class honours degree this year. Nine years ago, Tolworth
Quins season ticket and blogger Ben Wallace gives us his thoughts on the team's efforts against Toulouse and their chances of causing an upset in France on Sunday. Harlequins’ unbeaten run of 14 games came to an end with a thud on Friday as
Police are appealing for witnesses after a would-be robber had his loot stolen back from him by vigilantes. The incident happened at about 6.45pm on Thursday, December 8, in Weir Road, between Clapham South and Streatham Hill. A woman was standing
The shroud of scaffolding hiding a key relic of Kingston’s military past may finally be lifted if plans to convert it into housing are approved. The Victorian gatehouse to Kingston Barracks in Kings Road, Canbury, contained the guard room,
An illegal cab driver’s car has been crushed as Transport for London steps up its war on touts. The crushing coincides with a police crackdown on the practice across London over Christmas. In Croydon the local Safer Transport Team will
Students at a Croydon school are to hold a 72-hour radio show to raise money for charity. The pupils who attend Archbishop Tenison School, Selborne Road, will start host the show between 11am and 11pm from December 21 until December 23.
A winter campaign will offer free meals and overnight stays to older people over the Christmas period. The campaign is run by national charity Abbeyfield and aims to improve the quality of life for older people and provide companionship.
London’s oldest morris dancing club will be in action on Boxing Day for its annual performance in Wimbledon Village. Greensleeves Morris Men, based in Haydons Road, Wimbledon, will perform at 12.15pm opposite the Rose and Crown pub and again at 1.15pm
Southern Railway Present Smitham Station Signs to Local Historic Societies. In May this year Southern Railway renamed Smitham station Coulsdon Town to coincide with the regeneration of Coulsdon town centre and the rebuilding of station. The original
