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  • Jedinak praises Zaha's focus after Seagulls win

    CRYSTAL PALACE captain Mile Jedinak hailed the focus of Wilfried Zaha after the winger’s brace fired the Eagles into the Championship play-off final. The second leg of their semi-final with bitter rivals Brighton was stuck at deadlock heading into

  • Zaha at the double to fire Eagles to Wembley

    WILFRIED Zaha fired Crystal Palace into the play-off final after a thrilling victory at the home of arch rivals Brighton. The Eagles had to weather a heavy Albion storm at a noisy AMEX Stadium but earned a historic 2-0 victory sending them to Wembley

  • Man arrested after 'brutal' attack in Mitcham

    A man was "brutally" assaulted by three men in an alcohol-fuelled attack. The attack, described by a witness as "atrocious", happened in Armfield Crescent, Mitcham, in the early hours of Saturday morning. Ambulance crews were called to the

  • Tia Sharp parents' victim impact statements in full

    The mother of murdered schoolgirl Tia Sharp always believed her daughter would come back, it was revealed today. In a victim impact statement read out in court, Natalie Sharp said she never considered the 12-year-old would be dead and thought she

  • Out of control bonfire destroys fences in Rosehill

    A bonfire which got dangerously out of control destroyed 100m of garden fences on Saturday. Crews from Sutton and Mitcham fire stations were called to the blaze in Twyford Road, Rosehill, at about 4.15pm on May 11. A bonfire had become out

  • Damilola Taylor killer Ricky Preddie released from prison

    The killer of Damilola Taylor has been freed from jail after serving out his sentence. Ricky Preddie, 25, had been released early three times since 2010 but each time broke his parole conditions. He was jailed for eight years in 2006 alongside

  • Classes cancelled after leak causes school ceiling collapse

    A Chessington school was flooded early this morning after a mains pipe burst. Infants’ and nursery classes at St Mary’s School in Church Lane were suspended today after the leak. No one was hurt in the flood, which happened before classes started

  • Tia Sharp murder: 'Guilty plea is not justice', says dad

    Tia Sharp’s father has said Stuart Hazell admitting the murder of his daughter will not give her justice. Speaking outside the Old Bailey, after Hazell’s sentencing was adjourned until tomorrow, Steven Carter, said: "In my opinion it will not be

  • Teens arrested after gang attack at Wallington Co-op

    Two youths have been arrested after members of a gang attacked a shop worker. Police were called to a disturbance at the Co-op, in Mollison Square, Wallington, at about 9pm on April 25. The shop's alarm had been set off and staff had been forced

  • Three charged after million-pound cannabis factory found

    Three men from Elmbridge have been charged after a large cannabis factory was discovered in Shepperton last week. The factory, containing about 4,000 plants worth more than £1m, was discovered at a warehouse in Fairwater Drive, Upper Halliford,

  • Crystal Palace column: All of the Time

    By Tom Hughes Two angry characters sit in front of me in the Lower Holmesdale. One half of the pair is an extremely tall man who whistles piercingly approximately ninety times per game at particularly tense moments, like throw-ins. His much

  • Future still unclear for Tooting & Mitcham

    Phil Simpson is still in the dark over his future at Tooting & Mitcham, with the club yet to make any plans for next season. The Terrors have been in limbo since the end of the Ryman Division One South season three weeks ago as talks between

  • VIDEO: Swimmers brave cold in Tooting Bec Lido

    Swimmers braved the cold to raise money for a brain and spine charity. The swimathon, which took place in Tooting Bec Lido, invited participants to swim 21 lengths of the largest outdoor pool in the UK. It was the first swimathon organised

  • The Carnabys win global battle of the bands

    A Richmond band has won a global battle of the bands and will embark on a world tour. The Carnabys were announced the winners of this year’s Hard Rock Rising, the world’s largest global battle of the bands contest, on May 8. The five-piece

  • Travellers at derelict Worcester Park pub move on

    Travellers who had settled into the car park of a derelict Worcester Park pub have moved on after nearly a month. Up to six caravans had settled into the back of the Worcester Park Tavern in Park Terrace on April 16. The community pub had been

  • Stuart Hazell admits murder of Tia Sharp

    Stuart Hazell has admitted murdering schoolgirl Tia Sharp after dramatically changing his plea on the fifth day of his trial. Hazell, 37, killed the 12-year-old Mitcham schoolgirl - his former partner's granddaughter – before stashing her body

  • Independent loving for Elmbridge retailers

    A Claygate fishmonger has proved the plaice to be, after it was named independent retailer of the year by Elmbridge Council. Residents were invited to tell the council throughout April who their favourite independent retails were, with six winning

  • Disgraced Chris Huhne and ex-wife released from prison

    Disgraced ex-Cabinet minister Chris Huhne and his ex-wife Vicky Pryce have been released from prison after serving just a quarter of their sentence. Pryce, 60, from Clapham, and her ex-husband, 58, who have served just eight weeks, were jailed

  • Sutton Council is no place for bullying

    If you were there at our last council meeting you'd have heard a very interesting debate between councillors that stems from our recent staff survey. As we are all far too aware, the last few years have been extremely tough in local government

  • Ex-boxer charged with harassment sought by police

    A former boxer, who failed to appear at court to answer a harassment charge, is being sought by police. William Issac failed to show up to Croydon Crown Court on April 17 and now police want the public's help in tracing him. Issac, aged 44,

  • Rare treat for art lovers in Cobham

    Art lovers are invited to explore both well-loved and little-known works in the National Gallery’s Renaissance collection. Rather than examining the works chronologically or in terms of biography or school, each session in the six-week course will

  • Man taken to hospital after suspected assault in Purley

    A man has been taken to hospital with head injuries after an alleged assault in Purley. The London Ambulance Service was called to Godstone Road at about 5.30am, to reports of a road traffic collision. Police were also called to the scene and

  • Croydon A&E second-worst in London for waiting times

    Croydon University Hospital was the second-worst in London for accident and emergency (A&E) waiting times over winter, figures have revealed. More patients were left waiting for treatment outside Croydon University Hospital's A&E unit over

  • Three suicides in three months, mental health trust hears

    Three patients looked after by the trust that runs Tolworth Hospital committed suicide in the last three months of 2012-13, a report has revealed. South West London and St George’s Mental Health Trust (SWLSTG) recorded a total of 28 “serious incidents

  • Man hospitalised after teen gang attack

    A man was taken to hospital with a fractured eye socket after a row in a communal car park in Walton. Detectives are now appealing for witnesses to the assault, which happened in Thames Mead on Tuesday, May 7, at about 2pm. A group of 11 men

  • Demand for Wimbledon food bank doubles

    Demand from a service providing food for the needy doubled last month. Wimbledon Foodbank, established 18 months ago, provides a three day emergency food parcel to those in the community in desperate need. In April the charity handed out 3.25

  • Schools lead the way in healthy living

    Four schools are leading the way in encouraging their pupils to lead a healthy lifestyle. The schools are amongst the first eight in London to receive a Healthy Schools London award sponsored by the Mayor of London. About 71 schools have been

  • Violent robber jailed and banned from East Hill

    A "prolific thief" has been jailed and banned from the East Hill area of Wandsworth following the violent robbery of a Battersea shop. Jake Nedd, 27, from All Saints Passage, Wandsworth, was handed an 18-week prison sentence for the early morning

  • Surbiton High School holds giant 'pass the parcel' game

    Surbiton High School held its first ever charity rag week last week. Teachers took part in their own challenges and students participated in a big outdoor pass the parcel game to kick off the week in the sunshine. Sixth formers also performed

  • Youngsters wanted to help try Ewell witch

    Children are being summoned to take part in the trial of Ewell's very own witch this month. Bourne Hall Museum Kids Club will re-enact the trial of Joan Butts, which was held in 1682. Club organiser David Brooks said at the time scandal papers

  • Borough in Bloom poster designers get their just reward

    Borough in Bloom poster design competition winners have been awarded certificates for their beautiful artwork. The winners were given their certificates by Richmond mayor Councillor Rita Palmer on April 30, at York House. Winners included:

  • Kingston Grammar School become national hockey champions

    A Kingston Grammar School hockey team have been crowned national champions. The under 14 boys team beat Croydon based Whitgift School in the final last month. Victory came as sweet revenge after the same group had lost the under 13s final