Police were called to reports of a gunman near a primary school this morning. A man with a gun was spotted in Little Roke Road, in Kenley, close to Roke Primary School, at about 11.45am. He drove off in a car before police arrived at the scene
Police are hunting for a man wanted in connection with a serious sexual assault and have stepped up patrols in the area. The attack took place in the early hours of Saturday, June 8, at about 2.30am on Charlmont Road, Tooting, near the junction
A man has died following a fire at a derelict building in Croydon. Six fire engines from Purley, Croydon, Wallington, Addington and Norbury fire stations were called to Davenant Road at 2.54pm to reports of fire. Crews worked hard to extinguish
An illegal gypsy and travellers camp which has pitched up next to Leatherhead’s leisure centre has been given two weeks to move on. The camp, consisting of 20 caravans and families, is located in the field next to the leisure centre’s car park,
Weybridge Vandals RFC will be using a cash windfall to improve facilities at the club, and it is calling on volunteers to help. The Vandals, promoted to London & South East Division Two last season, received £4,000 from the NatWest RugbyForce
Firefighters have promised to sponsor a barbecue-a-day fundraiser if he visits the station in Wimbledon for a personal lesson in fire safety. Mat Hartley, of South Park Road in Wimbledon, told the Wimbledon Guardian last week that he plans to braai
A controversial planning application to build a five-storey block of flats in a conservation area has been approved. The Wandsworth Council planning committee approved plans for Olive Haines Lodge, in Oakhill Road, Putney, to be redeveloped at
Head to the Streatham Common Kite Day for a festival packed full of kite flying and spectacular displays. With displays from a variety of enthusiasts as well as stalls selling kites and all things kite related, the 2013 Streatham Common Kite Day
Wandsworth Council have given their seal of approval to a multi-million pound footbridge spanning the Thames. Battersea-based architects One World Design plan to build a foot and cycle bridge where the Queen boarded her barge at the flotilla last
A public right of way blocked by Transport for London for more than a year has finally been reopened. The walkway over the tramline opposite Mitcham Junction was padlocked with steel barriers after work was carried out by Tfl in April last year
A couple of days ago I thought, what would I do with the land available in my area, so I wrote a fictional letter, would you agree? Dear editor, I am writing in reply to the article titled “Land’s up” which was published last Thursday, which
Staff and students at a school branded inadequate by Ofsted inspectors just 15 months ago have received top marks from the education watchdog. Harris Academy Morden, formerly Bishopsford Arts Centre, received a glowing report from Ofsted published
A teenager is in a critical condition in hospital after suffering severe burns, believed to be caused by an electric shock he received while trying to steal copper cables from an electrical substation. The 17-year-old boy, from Epsom, received
The Civil Rights Movement only gained prominence once the media started to cover some of the stories, and this helped them form their opinion on King, and decide whether they supported the movement or where against it. Therefore to help evaluate Martin
The Civil Rights Movement only gained prominence once the media started to cover some of the stories, and this helped them form their opinion on King, and decide whether they supported the movement or where against it. Therefore to help evaluate Martin
Firefighters are tackling a blaze in a derelict building in Croydon. Six fire engines from Purley, Croydon, Wallington, Addington, and Norbury fire stations are at the scene in Davenant Road with an aerial ladder platform from Forest Hill fire
A former Metropolitan Police employee is facing jail for stealing almost £20,000 from the service's catering department. Denise Taylor, 32, from Sporle Court, Winstanley Estate, Battersea, is accused of pinching £18,969.14 from the Metropolitan
Mums who daubed their pregnant bellies in protest against closures at St Helier hospital have recreated their famous protest with their newborn babies. The ladies gathered outside the hospital on Saturday, June 8, and were led by Kathy McGuinness
Roke is the third primary school in a row to be taken over by Harris against the will of the majority of parents. Why Harris, when all three would have preferred another sponsor ? So far, only one Harris primary school has had comparative
Food lovers flocked to Clapham Common to take part in a festival celebrating the culinary industry. The Foodies Festival took place from June 7 to June 9, with top chefs hosting demonstrations throughout the day. MasterChef winner Shelina
I would like to write and tell you, of the excellent care that my father-in-law Fred received on ward B5 at St Helier's Hospital until he passed away recently. The standard of care was extremely high, from the doctors and nurses, to the cleaning
An out-of-control barbecue destroyed a summer house this afternoon causing a plume of smoke to tower above Cheam. The lunchtime barbecue got out of hand and set light to a wooden summer house in a garden in Cheyham Way shortly after 1pm today.
A stuntman jumped off a tower in flames, cooks competed in a bake off, bands played and thousands enjoyed fairground rides and village stalls at the 30th Ashtead Village Day on Saturday. Soprano Natalie Coyle, who is on tour with Brit Award-winning
An anti-gang campaign hit new heights last week as they took part in a sponsored sky dive. The Lives Not Knives team had ten members who jumped out of the plane on May 31. There were also three people from Beat Bullying, another campaign group
A man died after being overcome by fumes at a house in Coulsdon. Paramedics, police and the London Fire Brigade were called to a house in The Ridge shortly before 3.45pm on Thursday, June 6. It is believed the man was pronounced dead at the
A suspected fire at Epsom Hospital this morning was confirmed as a false alarm - brought about by smoke from a boiler room - after an evacuation was carried out today. A spokesperson for the hospital also said no inpatients were evacuated - although
Worcester Park skipper Rob Waite praised the remarkable bowling of Grant Helm after the left arm spinner took 5-8 in a thumping nine-wicket win at Pyrford. Park are now fifth in Division Two after reversing a run of three straight defeats.
Three boys who jumped on cars and smashed off wing mirrors after a drunken party in Chessington have been handed youth rehabilitation orders. A gang went on a rampage through Moor Lane, Frimley Road, Clayton Road, and other nearby streets on April
Crystal Palace legend Geoff Thomas has set off on a charity bike ride to Paris, to raise money for a blood cancer charity. Thomas, who captained the Eagles to the FA Cup Final in 1990, was joined by former teammates Ian Wright and John Salako in
A curious cat had to be rescued after it clambered into a van's engine and got stuck. Firefighters were called to the aid of the animal, which somehow got itself wedged in the engine of a van in Francis Road, Wallington, at about 10.30pm yesterday
Most schoolchildren travel to school by car, bicycle or on foot, but a St George’s Junior School pupil switched land for water last week. Felicity Hannaford, a year 6 pupil, rowed to her Weybridge school with her father in their canoe as part of
A 43-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of threatening to kill a woman with a knife in a house in Sutton. Police were called to reports of a disturbance at a house in Sydney Road at about 8.30pm yesterday (Sunday, June 9). Officers
The cows have come home to a Coulsdon beauty spot – and they’ve already set about smartening the place up a bit. A crack squadron of Sussex Red cattle has been drafted in to keep the wildlife-rich grassland of Farthing Downs trim. The City
A health club is offering a special membership price to help residents get fit while supporting Princess Alice Hospice. The River Club, Old Malden, is offering a £25 monthly membership, with the full membership fee being donated to the Esher hospice
Businesses have just one more day to sign up for a spot at this year's Kingston Business Expo. The Kingston Chamber of Commerce is offering a discount for any last-minute sign-ups, and said start-up companies were especially welcome. Bookings
London Welsh have signed Scarlets prop Peter Edwards, and Will Robinson from London Wasps. It brings the The Exiles', under new head coach Justin Burnell, summer signings to 10 so far - Tom May (Northampton Saints), Andrew Titterrell (Edinburgh
An elusive peacock is on the loose. There have been multiple sightings of the exotic bird – mostly in the Sutton Common area – and today it was spotted in Garendon Road on the St Helier estate. It is not known where the bird has come from.
For over twenty years there has been a support group in Sutton for people suffering loss of central vision (macular degeneration). Meetings are held monthly at the Friends Meeting House, Cedar Road. We are currently looking for two volunteers to
A schoolgirl was injured in a road accident in Tolworth this morning. The incident happened on Tolworth Broadway this morning, across the road from Lords estate agents. Vinesh Mistry, 27, an employee at Lords estate agents on the Broadway,
The mayor of Elmbridge and an actress from the original Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory film enjoyed a day of pampering at a Walton beauty academy. Councillor Mike Bennison and Julie Dawn Cole showed their support for ISIS Beauty Academy
Dragonflies first appeared on earth almost four hundred million years ago. Evolving before dinosaurs they are of course still with us today, almost uuchanged except for the fact that all those years ago their wingspans measured nearly two feet!
London Welsh have appointed Justin Burnell as head coach following the departure of Lyn Jones. The former joint head coach and forwards coach of Cardiff Blues has success behind him as he guided the Blues to a Heineken Cup quarter-final appearance
A man has been arrested after a motorcyclist died in a crash in South Croydon on Sunday afternoon. A 55-year-old man was killed in the collision with a car in St Peter's Road at around 1.45pm on June 9. Paramedics and an air ambulance attended
by Tom Hughes Just over three years ago, Crystal Palace completed the signing of Netherlands legend Edgar Davids. That ludicrous piece of summer transfer business still means I have a bit of an “if we can sign a Dutch legend two years after
A director of a tailoring company has been disqualified for four years after dodging tax. Tarkan Alpay, from Battersea and a director of First Tailored Limited, based in Chelsea, owed £162,862 to HM Revenue and Customs. The company stopped
Croydon North's MP is taking to the saddle this month to raise money for charity. Steve Reed is taking part in the London to Brighton bike ride for the British Heart Foundation. Mr Reed has set a target of £500 for the BHF but has already raised
Five people have been arrested and £15,000 cash seized follow UK Border Agency (UKBA) raids across Croydon. Officers visited Game On in George Street at 1pm on Tuesday, May 28 and arrested a 31-year-old Pakistani man who had overstayed his visa
In just three years Surrey County Council (SCC) has had to pay out more than £1,500,000 to people using its heavily potholed roads. And the amount paid to drivers, bikers and cyclists, made public following a Freedom of Information request by this
A multi-national group of musicians and actors will be staging a unique show in Croydon. The diverse group known as The Croydonians, who are all Croydon based, will tell their stories to the soundtrack of an original musical score. Members
A shoplifter who stole prawns and sparkling wine has been fined. Sutton woman Janine Mumford twice stole items from Marks & Spencer at the BP petrol station in Green Wrythe Lane. The 35-year-old stole two bottles of Cava sparkling wine
Carers feel "woefully let down" by a lack of support, according to a new survey. Research from Carers Week of more than 80 London carers has revealed that they feel woefully let down by a lack of support when they first take on the role. Released
A homeless man with an alcohol problem who groped a female student on the street has been ordered to pay £780 in compensation. Konrad Dziekonski, 31, currently residing at the Salvation Army hostel in Blackfriars Road, approached the 20-year-old
The chairman of Kingston Hospital’s trust board and council of governors will step down due to a serious illness. In a statement released by the hospital, Ian Reynolds said he will help recruit his successor. He said: “I love my job and am
Three senior Kingston Council staff have been given pay rises which could ultimately see their combined salaries rise by up to £50,000. But Kingston Council said the move reflects their increased responsibilities – and is ultimately saving taxpayers
The iconic Kaleidoscope building in Kingston town centre is likely to become a nursery, gym or school, according to its owner. The building in Cromwell Road will soon be rented out to a commercial company and its current occupants, Straight Talking
Overweight and obese patients cost the NHS in Kingston an estimated £41.1m a year, according to a Kingston Council report. And the bill for weight-related diseases could rise to £44m by 2015. The report will be debated by the council’s health
Drama students were praised as "bright and dynamic" when they performed at England’s largest arts festival. Pupils studying drama at Blenheim High School, in Longmead Road, Epsom, recently performed at the Brighton Fringe Festival. In pursuit
