The borough's biggest nightclub faces closure after police told a licensing hearing it allowed people to get drunk to "extremely dangerous" levels. Committee members heard how there were 38 arrests at the Wonderland Nightclub in 2012 alone, ranging
A conman faces jail after defrauding Harrods out of hundreds of thousands of pounds of goods - including a £183,000 watch. Philip Buffett, 49, of Fairfield Road, Croydon, had carried out the fraud by utilising a personal shopper service offered
A woman and her partner brutally beat a New Addington man to death believing he had sold her sister cocaine, a court heard. Cherri Gilmartin, 37, and Jason Lodge, 39, viciously attacked David Petch outside his home in Wayside, Fieldway on April
Epsom's MP will be "ready to push the button" on a campaign to protect Epsom Hospital’s A&E, maternity and children's units if proposals to axe the services are approved for public consultation. Speaking to the Epsom Guardian, Chris Grayling
Carshalton Athletic face a wait of up to two weeks to discover if they will be handed a reprieve from relegation to Ryman Division One South. Last week, the FA found rivals Thurrock guilty of fielding an ineligible player and, as a consequence,
After winning the Land Rover Premiership Rugby Cup, Sutton & Epsom RFC U11s took part in a 'Parade of Champions’ at the Aviva Premiership Rugby Final in front of a sell-out Twickenham crowd. Just before they entered the pitch, the players met
A children’s playground has been targeted by vandals in apparent arson attack. Play equipment at Morden Recreation Ground is believed to have been set alight overnight by vandals. Morden resident Gemma Tombs said: "Huge congratulations to the
Politicians are pushing to make sure a report into the death of a starved pensioner is made public. Surrey Country Council's opposition leader, Liberal Democrat Councillor Hazel Watson, says it is vital that the findings of a report into the death
A bank customer narrowly avoided being tricked out of £4,500. The 44-year-old had withdrawn the money from NatWest in Central Road, Worcester Park, and was followed by a would-be thief who approached him as he ate his sandwiches in his van at around
Crystal Palace duo Peter Ramage and Owen Garvan have signed new deals at the club. The pair have put pen to paper on new two-year deals with the Eagles, meaning they will remain at Selhurst Park until June 2015. Both players played a crucial
Cheers echoed around Twickenham Stadium at Sunday’s Barbarians vs England match – but one of the biggest cheers was for an opportunistic streaker. First-time streaker, Danny Howard, from Hemel Hempstead said he chose to streak as it was
Hundreds of friends, family and colleagues turned out to pay their respects to a well respected police sergeant last week. Sergeant Ian Harman, 47, died of a suspected heart attack at his desk while on duty at the Merton Park and Cannon Hill safer
A radio show host saw double thanks to a pair of brothers from Sutton. Identical twins Billy and Ronnie Goulding were among 16 sets of lookalike siblings to take part in a life-size version of classic board game Guess Who live on Absolute Radio's
Stuart O'Keefe has not had much football this season but stood up to be counted when it mattered at Wembley on Monday. The Crystal Palace midfielder came on 17 minutes into the Championship play-off final win over Watford after Kagisho Dikgacoi
Police have urged van owners to put their spare wheels in their vehicles or consider investing in a more secure way of fastening their wheels to the underside of their vans. The warning comes after nine spare wheels were stolen from vans parked
Paramedics in an air ambulance were called to South Norwood this afternnon after an 18-month-old child fell from a window. Police and London Ambulance were called to Farley Place, at 1.05pm to reports a child had fallen out of a window. It
A cyclist was injured in a crash in Tolworth today. Police were called to Ewell Road, at the junction with Red Lion Road, at about 9.10am. The cyclist suffered leg injuries and was taken to hospital. A police spokesman said: “Officers
A five-year-old girl has proved she is not out of her depth after blowing fellow swimmers out of the water at a Wimbledon swimming club. Water baby Marina Coombes is the youngest swimmer by three years in the “big people” pool at Merton Swordfish
A motorcyclist from Surbiton has died during a racing event in Kent. The accident happened during a regional Road Racing League meeting held on Hook Green, Lamberhurst, on Saturday, May 25. The man, a 55-year-old from Surbiton who has not yet
Two businessmen who made thousands from selling bogus British Gas insurance policies from their Purley office have been jailed. Jay Firmager, 30, and John Annett, 29, were jailed for 15 months and 18 months respectively for the scam which duped
Politicians and councillors have congratulated Crystal Palace on their promotion to the Premier League this week. Palace booked their place amongst the country’s elite with a 1-0 victory over Watford in the Play-Off final at Wembley on Monday.
The council's duty of care to travellers means it can take several days, or even weeks, to move them from illegal camps. Several incidents where travellers have been able to set up camps and remain in place for long periods of time in recent weeks
A multi-million pound expansion of Roehampton University has hit resistance after plans were revealed to build around an 18th century stately home. The university masterplan includes a £48m redevelopment of the Digby Stuart College Campus, Roehampton
Sports teams have been left without a changing area, spectators without toilets and a café has been closed after a fire ripped through the pavilion in Cheam Park. Firefighters say the blaze was started deliberately at about 9.30pm on Monday in
A dementia-friendly emergency zone has been unveiled in Accident and Emergency at Croydon University Hospital, to mark Dementia Awareness week. Croydon Health Services NHT Trust has transformed five cubicles in Accident and Emergency to provide
I was horrified to learn that McDonald's has applied for planning permission for a late night, drive-through restaurant in Stafford Road, on the site of the former BP petrol station and McKinnons garage. This would result in a significant increase
Co-chairman Stephen Browett has vowed the golden riches of the Premier League will not change the ethos of Crystal Palace. The Eagles are back in the top flight of English football after an eight-year absence and will benefit from a cash injection
Crystal Palace fans have spoken of their delight after seeing the Eagles book back their place amongst the country’s elite. Eagles fans have been through more than most over the past few years, and on Monday emotions were understandably running
Take the smooth route to summer beauty. Lisa Haynes reveals the secrets to fuzz-free skin. After one of the coldest springs on record, you'd be forgiven for having let your hair removal routine slip into a deep, dark hibernation. You might
Kevin Phillips was the calmest man inside Wembley on Monday when he stepped up to take the penalty that took Crystal Palace to the Premier League. After Marco Cassetti felled Wilfried Zaha in the box, veteran striker Phillips held off Andre Moritz
Come rain or shine the colourful countdown to find Sutton’s top gardeners and green-fingered enthusiasts is on. With Sutton In Bloom 2013 underway two of the sponsors teamed up this week to promote the hunt for the borough's Best Front Garden,
An independent lighting shop responsible for putting up the first ever Christmas lights in Addiscombe is to close after 35 years. Design Lighting has been run by husband and wife team Graham and Pam Murphy since 1978. Mr Murphy a qualified
On Tuesday, June 4, the centenary of the death of suffragette Emily Davison at the Epsom Derby, we will find out which artwork the public want erected on a roundabout on the Downs to commemorate the battle for women's rights. The announcement will
Police are appealing for witnesses following a hit-and-run between a car and a cyclist. An ambulance and police were called to Clapham Common South Side, outside Clapham Common tube station, at 9.15am on bank holiday Monday, May 27. Occupants
Creative youths are being sought for a new internet radio station launching in Croydon. Edutainment Radio is a station that will be run for young people by young people and hits the airwaves on May 29. Nearly 40 young people have already signed
Andre Moritz could be on his way out of Crystal Palace despite completing a dream season by lifting the play-off trophy at Wembley. The 26-year-old midfielder came off the bench to play the whole of extra time in Monday's 1-0 triumph over Watford
Kingston AC & Polytechnic Harriers had a weekend to remember at the Surrey County Track & Field Championships picking up eight gold medals. Leading the way were the women who left Kingsmeadow after the bank holiday weekend with five gongs
Almost £6,000 has been raised for a church, in memory of a 35-year-old who collapsed and died near Thames Ditton station. James Williams, from Thames Ditton Island, died on March 19. Following a flood of messages from loved ones, his family requested
The Government have announced the approval of 102 free school applications. Ninety per cent of the new free schools are either in areas of deprivation or in areas with a shortage of school places such as Croydon. Steve Reed, MP for Croydon
A group of Kingston University students kidnapped a man and assaulted him with a heated screw driver, belt and a spanner in a four-hour ordeal, a court has heard. Three students who lived in a maisonette in Robin Hood Way, Kingston, allegedly punched
The suffragette who died 100 years ago after running out in front of the King’s horse at the Epsom Derby did not intend to commit suicide, according to a fresh examination of film footage of the fateful event in a documentary by racing presenter Clare
Bar staff in Wimbledon will be showing off their chests for a month - to encourage customers to look after their mobile phones. Workers at POD on The Broadway will be wearing T-shirts which read: "We’ll look after the service ... you look after
The fate of St Helier Hospital has been left in the hands of 21 delegates, three of whom are from Merton and were selected behind closed doors. Merton’s Clinical Commissioning group (CCG) has put forward three of its members to represent the views
The Dog Portrait Company is on a mission to find the UK’s prettiest pooches for its 2014 calendar. The pet photography specialist wants owners to bring their dogs to a free photo shoot at Pets Corner in Walton on June 1, to find out if their pet
The council has updated its plans to expand primary school places after parents complained over proposals. Wandsworth Council hopes to create 24 new forms of entry at primary schools by 2020 to meet a rapidly rising birth rate and are consulting
Thames Water has been fined after polluting a river with sewage sludge that killed hundreds of fish. The water company was ordered to pay £27,779.15 for contaminating the Engine River, near Walton Lane, Weybridge, in November 2011. Staines
A six-month dispersal order has been implemented in Broad Green to tackle anti-social behaviour. The order started on Thursday, May 23, following complaints from residents they have felt intimidated by groups of youths gathering in evenings and
A charity who hold the record for the world's highest concert are to kick-off this year's Hueyfest in Battersea Park. Music4Children, which helps children around the world through music, led by London-based musician Oz Balydon, are to hold their
Volunteers were armed with litter pickers and bin bags for a clean-up in three areas on Saturday. Litter pickers met at Bourne Hall in Ewell, Alexandra Recreation Ground car park in Epsom and Linden Bridge School in Worcester Park. The spring
Young artists won goodie bags for their work inspired by Alice in Wonderland. The winners, from Fircroft Primary School, in Fircroft Road, Tooting, took part in a competition to create original works of art based on the Lewis Caroll book. It
Kingston Grammar School students were chosen as the first junior crew to get their hands on the royal barge Gloriana. More than 20 students got the chance to row the boat that led the Jubilee River Pageant and carried the Olympic torch down the
Rogue landlords will find it harder to operate in the borough after the council signed up to a charity scheme. Sutton Council is working with housing charity Shelter to do more to make landlords aware of their responsibilities and to make sure
A grandmother who survived a bomb attack on a hotel she was evacuated to during the Blitz, has celebrated her 100th birthday. Celia Basilisco was born in Gibraltar on May 16, 1913, and was the youngest of five children. The mum-of-six, who
A Putney-based sports clothing company will be the official sportswear partner of the London Duathlon 2013 taking place in Richmond Park in September. Crewroom, who produce award-winning performance kit, is supporting the event, a run, followed
A one-day conference to help prevent human trafficking in Croydon is to be held next week. The free event will take place in the Arnhem Gallery, in Fairfield Halls, on Thursday, June 6 between 10am and 3pm. Faith and community groups, third
A young female songwriter is overjoyed at receiving a special commendation in a national competition for emerging musical theatre writers. Tamar Broadbent, 23, from Ashtead, was the only solo female composer in the finals of the Stiles and Drewe
Estate agents, a school choir, and Imperial Stormtroopers will descend on Thames Ditton for the village’s second annual summer fair. Even pets can take part, with a best-dressed dog competition. Musical accompaniment will be provided by square-dance
