Another recent firing from the Cobham based football club has left Chelsea fans very angry and disappointed. In one year Chelsea FC has had three managers, Andre Villas-Boas, Roberto Di Matteo and the new manager, Rafael Benetez whilst other premier
Epsom and St Helier Hospitals should be split up immediately to ensure a future for Epsom Hospital, MP Chris Grayling said today. Mr Grayling told the Epsom Guardian he is deeply concerned about the "unacceptable financial confusion" surrounding
The father of a historic sex abuse victim has described his daughter’s convicted attacker as a “devious and cunning paedophile”. Martyn Lello, 55, from Powys in Wales, is facing up to 14 years behind bars for the prolonged period of abuse against
Police have appealed for help to find a Croydon man who has been missing for nearly three months. Slowomir Swiderski, 28, from Thornton Heath, was last seen on September 9 driving away from Godstone Farm, Surrey. His car, a silver 2004 VW
New CCTV images have been released regarding missing teenager Shelley Pratt. The still images show the last confirmed sighting of the 14-year-old. They show her at George Street tram stop in the town centre at around 9.30pm on November 8. Police
The body of a woman has been found. Police confirmed that a woman, who has not been identified, was found at an address in Crusoe Road, Mitcham, this afternoon. A number of police vehicles were present at the address today. A spokesman
A man is believed to have suffered severe head injuries when he was hit by a car in Burgh Heath last night. The man, 46, was taken to hospital shortly after midnight following the collision at the Brighton and Reigate Road junction of the A217.
Wallington wheelchair racer David Weir has accomplished a lot this year - four Paralympic gold medals, his sixth London marathon win, a Sports Personality of the Year nomination - but now he can also drive sheep over London Bridge, carry a sword and
The house system at WCGS is thriving as ever. The most recent event being the house drama event, this famous evening involves a cast from each house performing a play written by a student. Last year the theme was sports in recognition to the Olympics
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was violently attacked in her own home. Officers were called to an incident at an address in Northborough Road, Norbury at around 1pm. Three men forced their way into the women’s home at around
Crystal Palace has reclaimed its Christmas sparkle after a local business stepped into the breach to stump up cash for festive lights. With none of the five borough councils whose borders the area overlaps paying for yuletide decorations, locals
A lack of financial education in Croydon schools is compounding the borough's problems with youth unemployment, a charity has claimed. Some 2,755 of the area's 16-to-24-year-olds in claimed jobseeker’s allowance in October, according to official
A Croydon man and six others from Birmingham who attempted to steal £45m in VAT fraud have been ordered to repay nearly £1.8m. Philip Mallourides, 43, of Stanley Gardens, Croydon, was part of the gang of family and friends who received combined
A new strategy which will raise awareness of dementia is set to be confirmed this month. Croydon Council want to launch the strategy to help people take early action against the illness. Around 3,300 people have been diagnosed with the condition
Police have released images of a man wanted in connection with an assault that left a man with a hearing impairment. The incident happened outside London Bridge station on November 16, at around 12.20am. The victim a 44-year-old man from Croydon
A talented teenage BMX biker from Graveney School has been nominated for the BBC's Young Sports Personality of the Year. Quillan Isidore, 16, will be battling it out against nine other hopefuls at next weekend's televised ceremony. The 2016
Heathrow has launched a new trial to test whether creating noise relief zones for communities under the flight path could ease disturbance for residents. On average 17 flights arrive at the airport each morning between 4.30am-6am as air traffic
A chef inspired shoppers to roll up their sleeves and get baking by showing how to make mince pies on Saturday at the Ashley Centre in Epsom. David Gillott, chef patron of Four Gables Food Academy, Ashtead, who won the best young entrepreneur title
New pedestrian-friendly signs have been installed throughout Tooting town centre to make it easier for people to find their way around on foot. The scheme is part of the Legible London way-finding initiative and Tooting is the first area in Wandsworth
The country’s first female DJ was awarded an honorary doctorate for her contribution to broadcasting and journalism. Annie Nightingale, originally from Twickenham, is the Guinness world record holder for the longest career as a female radio presenter
Kew Rotary Club has welcomed the festive season with the start of its Christmas event programme this week. The club, which meets every Wednesday, is putting on a number of events including a Kew Traders sparkle evening on Friday, December 7, from
Local businesses have put the sparkle back in Crystal Palace this Christmas. With no plans to put lights up in the area, estate agent Winkworth’s got in touch with the Crystal Palace Chamber of Commerce to sponsor the Christmas lights. The
These two men are wanted by police in connection with a series of thefts in the High Street. A 65-year-old woman was sitting in The Grapes pub when a man came in and sat near her before getting up and leaving through a side door at around 3.30pm
A doctor is urging people to give blood and ‘save a life’ this Christmas. Dr James Marsh, a leading doctor at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier Hospitals, is calling on the public to give the gift of life this year. There are sessions today from
Land including council-owned car parks, a former factory and a youth centre have been earmaked to be converted into new primary schools. A report for Merton Council conducted by independent consultants Capita has identified seven sites across Wimbledon
Planning permission for a mosque in Worcester Park was unanimously turned down by councillors after a lively meeting last night. Councillors said the proposed mosque in Green Road would bring too much traffic to the area and voted to refuse planning
No less than fourteen coaches filled with Wimbledon supporters travelled up to Milton Keynes to visit the place they will always remember for having stolen their football club. Proudly donned in the team colours of blue and yellow, for many it
Locals encouraged to enrol in Swim School at their local swimming pool and win a holiday. Swim School at your local pool, managed by registered charity Fusion Lifestyle in partnership with Croydon Council, has begun enrolling students for the new term
A Tree of Light in memory of lost loved ones was switched on in Purley on Saturday. As part of Purley's Christmas lights switch on, the South East Cancer Help Centre's tree was lit up as the community gathered to remember those who have passed.
A traveller stabbed a man to death after rejecting his sexual advances while they sat on a sofa, a court heard. On Monday Kingston Crown Court heard Frank Smith, 30, twice plunged a kitchen knife into Damon Weedon's back as he tried to flee his
Police and council workers acting in tandem have seized two cars and carried out an arrest as part of a crackdown on motorists illegally using disabled parking badges. The action, carried out last week by Merton Council and police, uncovered three
EastEnders star and Thames Ditton resident Charlie Brooks has been crowned queen of the jungle. The actress beat former Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts to the top spot after enduring 22 days in the Australian outback as part of the ITV reality show
Mitcham's burgeoning music scene received a huge boost when two of its rising stars defeated high profile stars to claim Urban Music Awards. Rapper Richard Abiona, who performs as Fuse ODG won best Afrobeat act at the awards ceremony on Saturday
A war hero told he would never walk again passed through the borough Merton on Sunday as he neared the end of a yearlong 2012 mile walk across the UK and Northern Ireland. Four years ago Phil Packer MBE, was told he would never walk again after
A scheme providing emergency funding for vulnerable resident in crisis will be launched in Croydon next year. Government changes mean the Department for Work and Pensions will no longer provide community care grants and crisis loans, from April
Youngsters can enjoy a special Christmas party next month at the Sutton Life Centre. The venue will host the Kingdom of Life City Church event on Sunday, December 16, between 2.30pm and 4pm, where youngsters will get the chance to play games and
Boris Johnson, Tom Cruise and Paris Hilton were all identified at a Christmas fair with a twist at the weekend. The politician, actor and socialite turned up at Licks Ooh La La, in Walton Street - in the form of a Chinese Crested Sizimba, a Mixed
A personal trainer pushed his body to the limit by continuously flipping a 100 kilo tyre 500 times to help a disabled youngster. James Forrest, 34, from Epsom, aimed to raise £500 for a buggy for four-year-old Harvey Beasant, who is severely disabled
Santa will be visiting the animals, including these two donkeys, at Battersea Park Children's Zoo this mule-tide. Saint Nick will be at the popular zoo on both days this weekend and from December 15 to 24. Children will be able to visit Santa
Further security warnings have come from police after thefts from unlocked cars. There were 14 such incidents in Elmbridge in the four day period from November 26 to November 28, with damage also done to gain entry. Neighbourhood inspector
