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  • Claygate chase after car crashes into police

    A high speed police pursuit ensued when a car crashed into a police car. Surrey Police attended Wessex Close in Thames Ditton shortly after 10am on Tuesday, January 17, after the public reported a group of men behaving suspiciously. Officers quickly

  • New application for Travelodge to go before council

    A new application for a Travelodge on the Parade in Epsom is due to be considered by the council's planning committee tomorrow night, Thursday, January 19. If accepted, the Comrades Club on the site will be demolished with a Travelodge providing

  • PUBSPY: Sutton Arms, Sutton

    It is a commonly-accepted notion among those who know me that I am a miserable sod. Be it a work gathering, a social outing or a family party, my response to any such activity will be, at best, underwhelming. And so it is with drinking

  • Norbury rail fatality was a man

    British Transport Police have confirmed the person who died yesterday near to Norbury station was a man. The 47-year-old, believed to be from Walthamstow, was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident, which was reported at 4.06pm is

  • Memorial bench unveiled in honour of former headteacher

    A bench dedicated to the memory of Ernest Bevin College's inspirational former headteacher Naz Bokhari has been unveiled at Morden Cemetery. Mr Bokhari, known as Mr Tooting because of his dedication to the town, died last year on March 1 aged

  • Man arrested after leisure centre thefts

    A 20-year-old man was arrested last Thursday following a series of thefts from leisure centres around the borough. A thief is believed to have posed as a member of staff and broken into lockers in Tooting, Balham, Putney and Latchmere leisure

  • Teenage cadet commended by borough commander

    A 17-year-old inspired to be a policeman after growing up on an estate surrounded by crime, has been commended for his work as a police cadet. Sutton police cadet James Palmer was commended by borough commander Guy Ferguson for his "professionalism

  • PM hints at Lillian's Law legislation in Queen's Speech

    The Prime Minister has said his Government is committed to introducing drug testing at police stations in the wake of the death of Lillian Groves. Responding to a question from Croydon Central MP Gavin Barwell at Prime Minister’s Questions

  • Carshalton ready for Trophy replay

    Carshalton Athletic go into their FA Trophy replay tonight after a valiant 0-0 draw in Lincoln City on Saturday. Both sides hit the woodwork as Carshalton worked hard to match their higher league opponents in a game that ebbed and flowed from the first

  • Mosque plans major changes

    Plans to expand and transform a mosque into one of the landmarks of the borough are underway. Croydon Mosque and Islamic Centre on London Road, Thornton Heath could expand to include a four storey extension to the rear and two 20 metre tall

  • One year and no identity found for common corpse

    The mystery continues of who was the man found dead in Mitcham Common one year ago, although police have now said he may be of Hungarian origin. The partially decomposed body of the man, believed to be at least 50 years old, was found by a

  • Every household set to use food waste scheme

    Every resident will be asked to put their food scraps in a separate bin after it was announced the popular collection scheme will be rolled out across the borough. Merton Council announced the food waste collection scheme, already used by 50,000

  • Poor performance of GP out-of-hours care on the agenda

    Poor performance of out of hours emergency GP care will be discussed by councillors tomorrow night. In December 2010, provider Patient Care 24 failed to meet eight out of 13 targets, including abandoning 10 percent of calls from people trying

  • Sprinter to become a blade runner

    An Olympic hopeful who put himself on eBay to gain sponsorship has secured the backing of a British shaving brand. Sprinter James Ellington recorded a 20.52 second 200m run last year, the third fastest for a UK athlete, but the 26-year-old,

  • Celebrity chef becomes ambassador for prison restaurant

    A famous chef has been appointed ambassador for the Clink prison restaurant. Culinary expert, Antonio Carluccio has become chef ambassador for the Clink, the first commercial restaurant built inside a working British prison. Mr Carluccio

  • Rough sleeper returns to streets to say "thank you"

    A former rough sleeper, 12 police cadets and pub managers are among volunteers who are sleeping out to raise money for the homeless. YMCA Surbiton resident Joanne Budd will be taking part in Kingston Sleep Easy as a thank you to the organisation

  • Trolley dash for lucky penny saving shopper

    A new 99p Store opening in Croydon is seeking a VIP for a 99-second trolley dash. To celebrate the opening of the value brand's new store, bosses are seeking a 'Very Important Pennysaver,' who will be invited to officially open the branch,

  • Gorilla's dirty habit gets up keepers' noses

    Zookeepers are concerned children will ape the disgusting behaviour of their most senior gorilla. Naughty teenager Damisi has been repeatedly caught on camera picking his nose in front of visitors to Chessington World of Adventures.

  • Wimbledon's Hutchins focused on Olympic campaign

    The Olympic Games may not the be all and end all in the tennis world, with Grand Slam tennis considered to be the benchmark of success. But for Ross Hutchins, London 2012 is all he is thinking about this year. The 26-year-old tennis

  • Partygoer attacked by bouncer now lives in fear

    A partygoer attacked by a bouncer in a Kingston nightclub said he now lives in fear. Adam Tang was pushed into Bacchus nightclub, grabbed by the throat and pinned to the ground by doorman Dean Springer. Springer suspected Mr Tang of

  • Running club seeks new members

    Residents are being invited to get active this year by taking part in a weekly running club. The Streatham Tuesday Night Run Club, which is open to runners of all abilities, is recruiting more members. One of the group’s founders, Dominic

  • Mass brawl leads to allegations against police

    A mini riot between school children armed with baseball bats and planks of wood ended with allegations of heavy handed treatment from police officers. Police were called to the Colonnades Leisure Park on Purley Way, on Monday, to reports of

  • Family win battle to fund son's cancer treatment

    The parents of an eight year old boy battling cancer have won their battle to get the NHS to fund his treatment. Adam Bird, from Epsom, and a pupil at Wallace Fields Junior School, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, an aggressive childhood cancer

  • Man dies after road collision

    A man has died after a serious road traffic collision in Ewell last week. The smash happened at about 4.40am on Tuesday, January 10, on Cheam Road when a green Honda Civic collided with railings opposite Ewell East Railway station. Epsom

  • Man rebailed over Gander Inn attack

    Police have re bailed a man in his 40s in connection with a serious assault outside the Gander Inn in November. The man, in his late 40's will return to Sutton Police station next month following an appeal for witnesses by the police.

  • Residents given funny money in political stunt

    Residents who have been handed a £250 note with Boris Johnson’s face on it need not call the police or assume London’s mayor has been enthroned as our new King. The funny money was handed out at South Wimbledon station by the Green party’s

  • Senior nurse gives tips on avoiding Winter illnesses

    A senior nurse at Sutton, Epsom and St Helier hospitals is giving people advice on avoiding illness this winter. During the cold months, winter germs are doing the rounds, from common coughs and colds to stomach bugs and flu. Julie Sobrattee

  • Substance misuse admissions among children falling

    The number of children being admitted to St Peter’s Hospital for drug and alcohol misuse has fallen year on year. Figures obtained under the Freedom of Information Act showed 17 children under the age of 14 were treated for alcohol-related illnesses

  • Sixth former chats business to Nick Clegg

    A sixth form student from Greenshaw High School met deputy prime minister Nick Clegg to discuss fairer opportunities for young people in business. Georgia Dowler, 17, was one of a group of students who spoke to Mr Clegg on January 12, to discuss

  • Former manager urges MK to DROP THE DONS

    AFC Wimbledon’s former manager has backed our Drop the Dons campaign and urged “true football fans” to sign the petition. Dave Anderson was appointed manager by former chairman Kris Stewart in 2004, leading the club to league promotion and

  • Missing van driver found

    A van driver who went missing has been found. Charles Beaton, 42, from Sutton, has been found safe and well after going missing on Monday morning. He was thought to be driving a van with blue panels bearing the name "One Stop Plumbing

  • Motorists arrested for dodging insurance

    Three motorists were arrested and 20 had their cars taken away during a police crackdown on uninsured drivers. Officers from Lambeth’s Safer Neighbourhood Teams and local policing teams stationed themselves at check points in Streatham, Brixton

  • School IT worker jailed for 'cyber sex' with children

    A school IT assistant who forced girls as young as 11 to perform sex acts over the internet has been jailed. Martin Herzog, 25, of Carshalton, called himself "Sandra" on internet chat rooms and said he was only 15 as he pressurised the girls

  • Healthy food promoter died after drink and drugs cocktail

    A community worker died after drinking too much at a wedding reception and taking a “wildly excessive” amount of pain killers, an inquest heard. Ursula Gilbert was a well-known member of the New Addington community who worked for Foodlink,

  • Residents asked to lend a hand for food festival

    Volunteers are needed for the third annual Streatham Food Festival. The event, which aims to celebrate the best of local and world foods, will see stalls throughout the town centre selling mouth-watering treats. Visitors will have the

  • Founder of Hindu temple "losing confidence" in police

    The founder of a Hindu temple in Tooting is "losing confidence" in the police who have failed to identify the arsonists who set fire to its £100,000 sacred chariot in November. Nagendram Seevaratnam, 74, founder and spiritual leader of the

  • Speech Debelle to release new album

    Rapper Speech Debelle is looking forward to a successful 2012. The Mercury Music Prize winner, who hails from Crystal Palace, has already received glowing reviews for her second album, Freedom of Speech, which she describes as “a great British