A man has been found guilty of racially abusing bouncers after they evicted him from a Wetherspoon pub on Derby Day last year. Defence counsel for Sam Conrad, 23, of Farriers Road, Epsom, tried to argue that the evidence against him was tenuous
Police are now treating the death of a man found in a fire in a derelict house on Monday as suspicious. Police sources have confirmed that the homicide and serious crime command are now investigating the incident. Six fire engines from Purley
Opponents of the healthcare reforms being introduced by the Government are being urged to join a protest tomorrow to be held in the Health Secretary’s constituency. The Hunt for Hunt, which will take place on Saturday, June 15, in MP Jeremy Hunt's
Late night drinkers are finding their choices increasingly limited as a two of the town's four nightclubs have shut down in two weeks. Sutton town centre clubs Chicago's and Revolution both shut down this week leaving revellers with slim pickings
A new leader of Kingston Council will be decided by June 24, acting leader Liz Green has said. Liberal Democrat councillors in Kingston will choose a replacement for Derek Osbourne by Monday next week, who will automatically become the new council
Cheer on the Epsom and Ewell squad in the Surrey Youth Games this weekend which will feature a whole variety of sports. The borough’s team will be participating in the games, which will take place on June 15 and 16, at Surrey Sports Park in Guildford
Police are appealing for witnesses and information after an armed robbery at a bank in Coulsdon. Officers were called to the Natwest on Brighton Road, just before 2pm on Thursday, June 13, to reports two men, both armed with a gun, had robbed the
A man who put a sign outside his house threatening non-Asians they would be seriously assaulted or carjacked if they tried to speak to his family has been found guilty of a public order offence. Vaseem Gova, of Parkhurst Road, was convicted of
A distraught family are looking for their missing puppy. Lolly – a black scraggy dog with a white beard - went missing from Garratt Park, next to Garratt Business Park, in Wandsworth, on Wednesday at 1pm. She has been sighted on Summerstown
Police in Kingston were spotted on double-yellow lines by a sharp-eyed tweeter. Kevin Whincup, from Wimbledon, posted a photo on Twitter on Wednesday of the police van. A constable and a community support officer had pulled up in Eden Street
Nearly two-thirds of Croydon residents have never ridden a bike, it has been revealed. Some 63 per cent of the population has never cycled, according to Croydon Council. Just one per cent of all journeys are made by bike - half the London
The brother of a woman, who died from a heart condition, has questioned why her illness was not picked up by doctors. South London Coroner Roy Palmer ruled Wallington woman Susan Hill died of natural causes at an inquest yesterday (Thursday, June
An 'ideas shop' where people can comment on £2m improvements proposed for South End is to open for a few days. The shop at 95a South End will be open to anyone with comments on proposed improvements for the area, which includes the Restaurant Quarter
A man who sexually assaulted three women at a clothes shop in the Bentall Centre has been jailed for six months. Kamran Asadzadeh-Baseri, 41, of no fixed address, had told police any contact with the women was accidental, and denied three counts
Lyn Jones agonised for weeks over his “heart-breaking” decision to quit London Welsh, but in the end he decided that the club came first. Despite having a year left on his contract, Jones ended his two-year association with the Exiles last week
A mother with a history of mental illness died from natural causes, a coroner ruled. Yvonne Pink, 58, of Shaftesbury Road in Carshalton, died due to complications caused buy an undiagnosed tumour in her abdomen in January. She was found at
A trader, who appealed his conviction for selling alcohol to a minor, has seen his fine increased by a further £2,000. Mohammed Akram who ran Local Express Day One in Lower Addiscombe Road, was convicted last August after an underage-girl successfully
Conor O’Shea is brimming with excitement after learning who Harlequins will play in the inaugural World Club 7s in August. The draw for the tournament at Twickenham between 12 of the best club teams in the world has paired Quins with Australian
An infant school has been given the top rating by the schools inspector. St Elphege's RC Infant School in Mollison Drive, Wallington, has been rated 'outstanding' after an Ofsted inspection earlier this year. Among the things the inspector
More than a hundred people gathered at Selhurst Park last week to discuss the effectiveness of sport in tackling youth crime. Active Communities Network, a grassroots sports charity, presented a report called Urban Stars which looked into engaging
Kingstonian boss Alan Dowson has given the biggest indication yet that he will leave the club after one last shot at promotion. While Dowson insisted he is concentrating on building a team that will be an improvement on last term’s disappointment
Residents can celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s coronation by holding a street party next month. As was the case with the 2011 royal wedding and last summer’s diamond jubilee, red tape and fees for people who want to celebrate this
A man charged with the murder of a man on a Kingston estate has appeared in court today. Andrew Nichols, 44, of Fordham, Excelsior Close, on the Cambridge Road estate in Kingston, appeared at the Old Bailey this morning, charged with the murder
Police are still searching for a man who fled the scene of a fatal crash in South Croydon on Sunday. Kevin Jenkins, 55, of Sylvan Close, Selsdon, died after his motorbike collided with a 4x4 in St Peter's Road. A post-mortem examination on
Captain Carlos Nunes has warned Twickenham they must address their home form if they are to secure top flight survival this term. The Middlesex County League Premier Division newboys host bottom-club Eastcote tomorrow, having held local rivals
A primary school enjoyed a medieval makeover last week- when pupils watched knights in shining armour compete in a jousting tournament. Hillcross Primary School, in Ashridge Way, Morden, invited the Knights of Middle England to help them launch
A car and a motorbike crashed in New Malden last night. London Ambulance said it sent a paramedic in a car and an ambulance to Kingston Road just before 8pm. The biker, a man aged about 30, was treated at the scene, near New Malden Baptist
A student will have to overcome her fear of altitude sickness if she is going to tackle Africa's highest peak for charity. April-Rose King, 21, from Carshalton, is attempting to reach the the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro, known as the Rooftop of Africa
An environmentalist and explorer who crossed the ocean in a boat built from recycled plastics has spoken to primary school pupils about his adventure. David de Rothschild talked to children at Wandsworth Preparatory School, in Allfarthing Lane,
Fire tore through a house in Leatherhead last night, causing extensive damage. A Leatherhead fire officer said they were called to the blaze at 10.50pm at a large, two-storey, detached family home in Oxshott Road. He said firefighters found
Hundreds turned out to see if wrestling champion Sir Thomas Chamberlain could keep hold of his title last week. As these pictures taken by fans show, the spectacular event saw high flyers Will Ospreay and Paul Robinson enter the ring with Joel
More than 100 children suffering from cancer are to benefit from vital new support provided by a small charity at St George’s Hospital. Children’s charity Momentum launched a long-term family support programme on Monday that will include emotional
A Croydon brewery is calling on the public to help expand their business by getting involved with a new campaign. The Cronx Brewery, based in New Addington, is run by Mark Russell and Simon Dale who started brewing their first beers in August 2012
A man died after crashing his car following a high speed chase with police reaching speeds of 77mph, an inquest heard. Ryan Staple of Charles Cobb Gardens, Waddon, died in hospital six days after crashing a Mini Cooper S in Lennard Road, Penge,
A simple and tasty starter, this citrus Italian condiment lifts the asparagus to new levels and with almost no cooking required it couldn't get much easier to knock up a fantastic dish. Cooking time: 7-8 minutes Preparation time: 5 minutes
Wimbledon tennis star Ross Hutchins has not picked up a racket in six months, but this weekend he and his friends will take over the Aegon Championships finals day at Queen’s Club. Hutchins, 28, was diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma, a form of cancer
Double Olympic gold medallist Andrew Triggs Hodge believes his success on the water owes a “huge” amount to being part of Molesey Boat Club. Hodge joined the club in 2000 and has gone on to win gold medals in the Beijing and the London Olympics
A by-election will be held next month for the seat vacated by former Kingston Council leader Derek Osbourne, following his shock resignation this week. Ex-Liberal Democrat Mr Osbourne quit on Wednesday, following his arrest on suspicion of possessing
East Molesey CC skipper Kieran Burge has one target, and one target only – to stay in the Premier Division of the Surrey Championship. Following a fifth weekend without a win, after Spencer claimed a winning draw at Graburn Way on Saturday, East
The largest organisation representing the UK's museum sector has questioned the ethics of Croydon Council's plans to sell £13m Chinese dynasty antiques. The Museums Association said the proposed sale of the 24 of the most expensive items in the
Taxpayers have been saved nearly £13,000 an hour for a year, according to Surrey County Council (SCC) which says it has been "driving harder bargains" with businesses. A SCC spokesman said that "tough negotiating" with IT businesses, building firms
Teddington Swimming Club head coach Ed Sinclair praised the achievements of his home grown talents after a record-breaking performance in the pool. The 27-strong team came away from the London Regional Swimming Championships at Crystal Palace with
The cost of being buried in Wandsworth has rocketed by more than 53 per cent in the past two years. A private burial in one of the borough’s five cemeteries will cost a mourning family £4,190, including grave purchase and interment, a dramatic
A car enthusiast from has set up a car meet-up group to get boy racers off the roads. Daniel Flitcroft, 22, set up South Evolution to encourage young drivers to show off their cars to other car lovers in a safe environment. The group have held
Police are appealing for witnesses after a burglary at a Co-op store in Kenley. Officers were called at 10.05pm yesterday evening, after three males entered the store in Godstone Road and stole a large quantity of cigarettes and tobacco products
Princess Anne presented trustees of one of the UK’s oldest maritime charities with awards for a combined 60 years of service. Captain Mike Marchant and Captain Anthony David Braithwaite were presented with certificates by The Princess Royal in
AFC Wimbledon’s commercial director Ivor Heller said the Don’s new partnership with hotel planner.com will benefit not only the club, but also the supporters. Should fans who follow the Dons on their League Two travels next season book through
If London was engulfed by the apocalypse this is what Battersea Power Station could look like. The Grade II* listed building's chimneys are fallen or sliced in half, while black smoke is seen billowing from the landmarks windows. A pollution
The agony and ecstasy of the Wimbledon Championships is almost here – and those who failed to secure tickets can enjoy two weeks of tennis on a big screen in the heart of the town centre. Love Wimbledon will screen the tournament live from the
An ex-teacher accused of distributing child pornography is set to face trial in July. Nigel Kitchen, from Howards Lane, Putney, is accused of distributing an illegal image online. The former science teacher retired more than a decade ago.
A Tolworth housing development narrowly escaped being demolished after being built 78.5cm too tall. The retrospective planning application to build the block of homes in Red Lion Road almost 1m higher was passed by the development control committee
Derek Osbourne, who resigned on Tuesday after being arrested on suspicion of posessing indecent images of children, has been a mainstay of politics in Kingston for more than 25 years. He has fought off Tory attempts to win the council as well as
A deputy headteacher and former professional athlete will help launch a new basketball academy for his school’s sixth form students. Paul Castle, deputy head at Raynes Park High School, is a former professional basketball player, who appeared for
A church is getting into the spirit of Father’s Day by organising a beer swap at its Sunday service. Men are invited to bring a beer or cider bottle to the service at St Mark’s Church in Tattenham Corner. After being quizzed on their favourite
Lyn Jones agonised for weeks over his “heart-breaking” decision to quit London Welsh, but in the end he decided that the club came first. Despite having a year left on his contract, Jones ended his two-year association with the Exiles last week
One of Brooklands College’s most successful former pupils has returned to the Weybridge campus to give an acting master class. John Gould has been working as a professional actor for seven years and has starred in national theatre tours, commercials
The circumstances that led to a Kingston teenager holding a handgun to an officer’s head and then firing at police can now be revealed. Brian Mudziwepasi, 20, originally of Charter Road, Kingston, pleaded guilty last November of having a gun and
A teenage playwright could see her work performed in the House of Commons after making the finals of a national competition. Aleeyah Watson, 18, was one of 10 entries chosen for New Views’ National Theatre’s annual writing competition for 15 to
The mayor of Epsom enjoyed a cultural evening with students at their school where he was treated to art, film, design and technology and drama. Glyn School, in The Kingsway, Epsom, welcomed the mayor, Councillor Colin Taylor, last week. As
Busy Bees nursery in Thames Ditton has raised £690 for Born Too Soon. The nursery raised the amount for the charity, which supports parents who have had babies treated at Kingston Hospital’s neonatal unit, by holding dressing up days, cake sales
