A musical mum from Croydon was knocked out of BBC talent show The Voice last night. Cherelle Basquine, a singer-songwriter from South Croydon, performed Beyonce's hit 1+1 on the show in a bid to be one of three acts Sir Tom Jones took into the
A drama student from Battersea has secured a place at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). Angelica Hill, who attends Queen Anne’s sixth form in Berkshire, is the second girl in three years to be accepted on to the course at RADA, which is
Wealthy women living in affluent areas including Sutton and Esher, are among those hitting the bottle the hardest, according to new research. A study carried out by consumer analysts CACI Acorn, found women in wealthy areas including Cheam and
In an effort to conserve limited resources and reduce their carbon dioxide emissions as a whole, the Kingston Green Pledge was introduced by the Royal Borough of Kingston a few years ago. The campaign highlighted the residents’ commitment to combat global
Singers, dancers, and comedians are being sought to showcase their talent at the Purley Festival. Purley Soundcheck is now open for entries and acts can win the opportunity to perform on the main stage at the festival on the Rotary Fields.
Battersea Dogs and Cats Home is launching a behind the screens tour following its appearance on ITV’s For the Love of Dogs. Visitors will be able to enjoy a guided tour of the home, hearing about the history of Battersea and seeing firsthand the
Epsom and Ewell foodbank are celebrating feeding 1,000 people in just eight months. The foodbank which was opened last October by Generation Church in support with local churches and agencies, issues vouchers to those in crisis. Each voucher
The Merton Partnership has approved a £73,000 grant for the Citizen’s Advice Bureau (CAB). The money will be used to enable Merton’s CAB to provide special support to Merton residents affected by welfare reforms. As well as providing information
Families enjoyed half term at Leatherhead Museum’s annual craft event last week. The three day event for children and adults included a day of pottery, with demonstration from local potter Justine Munson and mask making, which included creating
A quartet of hardy souls from Epsom District Swimming Club took the plunge at the Human Race open water swim at Eton Dorney Lake last week. Louise Browning, 14, swam the 750m event first, finishing second overall in 10 minutes, 54 seconds – it
A man has died after being hit by a train close to Putney station. Officers from British Transport Police and the Metropolitan Police were called to the scene at 10.24pm last night, to reports a man had been hit by a train. London Ambulance
While the rest of the AFC Wimbledon squad went to the bright lights of Las Vegas to celebrate League Two survival, striker Jack Midson had more pressing matters to attend. The striker, who scored the vital penalty in the final day win over Fleetwood
This year’s Crown Road Community Fair will be a lively event as farmyard animals of all shapes and sizes come to St Margarets. The event on June 9 promises to be a day of family fun and entertainment with a theme of My St Margarets Farm. There
Police are appealing for information about a 40-year-old man reported missing from Epsom. David Smith was last seen at 11.30am on Friday, May 31. Surrey Police are concerned for his welfare, particularly because he requires regular medication which
Three people escaped uninjured from a small house fire in Thornton Heath last night. Firefighters from Norbury fire station were called to Mersham Road at about 10pm, and the three occupants were out of the property by the time the crew arrived
A man was taken to hospital suffering from serious burns and smoke inhalation after a fire in a flat in Rosehill yesterday. Two crews from Sutton fire station and crews from Wimbledon and Mitcham fire station were called to Goodson House, in Green
As Princess Alice Hospice prepares for National Volunteer Week it will unveil the faces behind the voices of telephone bereavement support. The charity has more than 1,300 dedicated volunteers to care for more than 2,600 patients each year.
Dale Binns loved playing against Sutton United – and now the latest new signing at Gander Green Lane said he is going to love playing for Sutton United. The 31-year-old winger signed for Paul Doswell after turning down advances from Ebbsfleet,
An Olympic games maker was invited to Buckingham Palace to meet the Queen last week. Bhavita Patel volunteered for the London 2012 Olympic Games and was based at London Heathrow Airport where she greeted heads of states, athletes and officials.
A new play which delves into loneliness, obesity and the ocean are some of the issues raised in a new play at the Lost Theatre. Ocean of Loneliness is set in an unforgiving, modern, busy and fast paced city and where three anonymous citizens slowly
A much-loved barman, who has pulled pints for football fans at Kingsmeadow for more than a decade, will be calling last orders next month. Bar manager Paddy Sweeney, 68, from Chessington, will retire in June after 13 years behind the bar at the
More than 200 of London’s ‘secret’ gardens will be opened up to the public next weekend. Merton residents can discover a local hidden gem like the Growing Gardens Community Project at Deen City farm in Merton or walk along the river Wandle, which
A traditional fish and chip shop expected to ‘perk up’ Ewell Village has given its first day’s takings to charity. Epsom and Ewell Mayor Colin Taylor opened the Major Plaice, a 40-seater restaurant and takeaway in the high street, on Wednesday.
A team of hospital receptionists has become the first group to be nominated as unsung heroes. The front of house team at Tolworth Hospital, which also manages the switchboard for the South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust, are
Students raised £235 for the ACS Cancer Relief Organisation when they played for six hours at the annual Jazz Jamathon. The charity, which raises funds for cancer research in the UK and the United States, was founded by two ACS Cobham students
A Croydon cellist with a remarkable family history is celebrating his 60th birthday in style with a classical performance at one of Europe's leading chamber music venues. Raphael Wallfisch, of Croydon, has played concerts all over the world and
Following their hugely popular show in Italy for the Veneto Canta Choral Festival, the 200 voices of Elmbridge Choir and Elmbridge Ladies Choir will be sharing their Italian experience. At a charity concert at Christ Church, Esher, on June 15,
This week I’ve had a few pangs of guilt in relation to this second pregnancy. It was only natural things would be different and after doing some internet research I found I was not alone. First time round everything is new and exciting as you
