The owner of a house listed on an estate agents’ website without any photos of its inside "due to the owners’ hobby" has said "there’s nothing to see" inside. McCann’s estate agents, based in Epsom High Street, put up a listing on its website for
A 21-year-old man stabbed in Thornton Heath this afternoon. The man suffered serious injuries when he was stabbed in the face in Furze Road shortly before 2.20pm. Police, paramedics and an air ambulance attended the scene. The London Air
A Honda was badly damaged and a man left feeling unwell after a car crash on the M25 today. Firefighters were called to the collision with another car between junction 10 and junction 9, to Leatherhead, at about 1pm. A Leatherhead fire station
Brentford boss Uwe Rosler has been reunited with Martin Fillo after the Czech international signed at Griffin Park on a season long loan deal. The 27-year-old winger, who linked up with the Bees in Germany to feature in the two friendlies, was
Firefighters in breathing apparatus tackled a fire in a prison cell where an inmate suffered smoke inhalation today. Epsom firefighters were called to the fire in the segregation block at High Down Prison, on the outskirts of Banstead by Belmont
A bold and professional beggar who has been banned from plying his trade on London’s streets has been arrested again after setting down in the heart of the West End. Simon Wright, 37, from Fulham High Street, hit the headlines in may when he was
Kill a bit of time this afternoon before another hot weekend with some AlunaGeorge. They performed You Know You Like It, Atractign Flies and a cover version of This Is How We Do It last night at New Slang club in McClusky's with Banquet Records
Firefighters freed a driver trapped in a lorry after a crash on the Leatherhead Bypass today. Two lorries travelling in opposite directions crashed at about 1.45pm resulting in road closures and gridlocked traffic. An air ambulance was called
A 32-year-old man has been charged following the assault of a police community support officer. Jonathan Charles-Wilson, of Bridge Stock Road, Croydon, has been charged with grievous bodily harm after a British Transport Police community support
A carer threatened to kill a disabled patient with witchcraft after punching her head "like a ball”, a court heard yesterday. Hilda Pratt of Tennison Road, South Norwood, is accused of attacking Andrea Bowes-Adolfess in her Thornton Heath home
By the time I had arrived at The Lone Ranger screening, reports of the scathing reviews in the US had already reached our shores. This film was being compared to another Disney box office failure ‘John Carter’ which lost the company millions at the
Crystal Palace boss Ian Holloway is hoping the Selhurst Park faithful will get behind his new deadly duo and sing songs about them. The Eagles have been in Faro on a training camp, where new signings Jerome Thomas and Dwight Gayle have impressed
We all have a version of ‘the list’. Universal in its presence, it’s one that reads of painful missed opportunities - what we failed to action before it was too late. Results of wrong timings, poor circumstance, conflicting agendas, these lists
The planned closure of Clapham Fire Station has been shelved thanks to Lambeth residents. The Mayor of London Boris Johnson wanted to scrap the fire station as part of an overhaul of the Capital’s service. But following a campaign led
Vulnerable children in Kingston are potentially being left in danger due to "a lack of police availability", according to an Ofsted inspection of “inadequate” Kingston Council. Vital visits by social workers and police to see if a child is suffering
Police are appealing for information after a 15-year-old girl was assaulted in New Addington. The teenager was walking along Overbury Crescent, from the junction with Cudham Drive, towards the Citizens Advice Bureau at about 4.30pm on Tuesday July
Trespassers on railway tracks in Chessington “threw stones” last night. British Transport Police (BTP) officers were called to search the tracks between Tolworth and Chessington North stations at about 8pm. Railway staff saw a group of about
Campaigners say a council plan to distribute heat from a controversial incinerator is a "smoke screen". Sutton Council is to set up an energy company to distribute heat generated by the planned energy recovery (ERF) facility to be built in Beddington
A wanted man finally handed himself in to police last night after taking refuge on a roof for 14 hours. The 21-year-old, believed to be Anthony Bulmer, was on roof of the building in Wakeford Close, Clapham, since 2am yesterday. Bulmer threw
Acerbic comedienne Jo Brand has been announced as the headline act in this year’s pantomime. New Wimbledon Theatre and First Family Entertainment announced this morning the line-up for this winter’s performance of Aladdin. Brand, who will play
Kingston Council has released its list of roadworks which could cause traffic and slow journeys over the weekend. It is also warning about the traffic caused by the Hampton Court Flower Show WOOD STREET, KINGSTON opposite junction of Down
After many months of campaigning to keep Clapham Fire Station open Lambeth Conservatives welcome the news that the fire station will not close. Commenting, Lambeth Conservatives Group Leader John Whelan said: “This is fantastic news for the community
A shopping centre has donated four new bikes to help police cover more ground and visit more people. The Ashley Centre handed over the bikes to the Epsom and Ewell Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team on Wednesday. Neighbourhood Inspector Craig
Hundreds of people are expected to attend a free event in Lloyd Park celebrating the great outdoors tomorrow. The family fun day kicks off at 10am on Saturday, July 12, and will run until 4pm, offering a range of fun and educational activities.
A nine-year-old boy with a rare and aggressive childhood cancer, whose parents fought tirelessly to raise money to get him treatment abroad, has died. Adam Bird, from Epsom, had received pioneering treatment in a bid to save his life since he was
An open day for all in ballet will be held this weekend by the acclaimed Ballet Boyz. Students will be able to meet with teachers of the dance at the Canbury Park Road Studio on Saturday, July 13, from 10.30am to 1.30pm. An autumn schedule
A dodgy doctor who scammed almost £70,000 from the NHS and stole prescription books to get his hands on drugs has been jailed. Wallington man Namasivayam Thiagalingam has been jailed for three years and is also likely to be banned from being a
A man who was found dead at a house in Weybridge has been named by police. Christopher Rowley-Goodchild, 25, was found dead at an address in Thames Street on Sunday, June 23. Police were called to the house shortly after 5am to reports of a
Drivers on all approaches to Hampton Court Palace will experience delays today due to additional traffic caused by the Hampton Court Flower Show. Temporary traffic lights have been put in place to control vehicles going to and from the car parks
London Welsh head coach Justin Burnell is confident that the Exiles will be a competitive force in next season’s Greene King IPA Championship. The Exiles return to the Championship after one season in the Aviva Premiership and begin their quest
The stars of Molesey Boat Club and London Rowing Club take to the water today in the opening heats of the final regatta of the Samsung World Rowing Cup in Switzerland. Leading the way for GB Rowing are Molesey’s Andrew Triggs Hodge, Moe Sbihi and
Pupils at Oasis Academy Shirley Park Primary are celebrating huge improvements in their Key Stage 2 SAT's results. Every child at the primary school achieved the mandatory two levels of progress in Maths and English to level 4, with over half of
Paul Barry knows his Hampton & Richmond side might not yet be pitch perfect ahead of Queens Park Rangers’ visit tonight – but he is certain the Beveree grass will be. Barry and joint manager Darren Powell cannot wait to get their new-look squad
Alan McCormack has seen the future of Brentford FC, and he has seen it in the eyes of his new team-mates. The combative defensive midfielder signed a two-year deal, with the option of a third, last month, having spent last season wearing the armband
The on-off bin strike saga took a final twist this morning as union officials and Croydon Council's contractor finally reached a pay deal. The trade union Unite, which yesterday insisted industrial action was back after talks broke down, has accepted
I would like to respond to Andrew Pelling's letter. There is no doubt in my mind that Andrew Pelling is a Conservative at heart, I and many other Conservatives worked hard to get Andrew Elected to the GLA and then as MP for Croydon Central. Without
A war veteran who went on ‘one of the worse journeys on earth’ has finally been recognised for his services during the Second World War. Colin Spittle, 88, has been awarded the Arctic Star Medal for his services for the Royal Navy,
The next stages of the redevelopments for Twickenham town centre are up for consultation. Richmond Council will today launch three highway consultations that aim to calm traffic, improve safety for cyclists and manage traffic movements within the
Visitors to the London Wetland Centre can experience the wonderful world of arts and crafts next weekend. During the LWC's Traditional Crafts Weekend there will be even more of a countryside experience as shire horses join a range of skilled craftspeople
Security firm G4S, a major employer in Sutton, could face a Government investigation for overcharging on contracts to tag criminals. G4S is accused of charging the Government for tags on people who were not wearing tags - including offenders who
A pop-up Victorian tea room designed to help people with depression delighted visitors in Merton this week at its very first event. Bakespot is a social enterprise dreamed up by by Debra Owen-Hughes who set it up with the aim of helping people
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A Mitcham rapper embraced his new celebrity status and partied all night to celebrate reaching number seven in the charts. Richard Abiona - who performs under stage name Fuse ODG - broke the top ten with his debut single Antenna last month but
After 18 months of construction, the new £32m Walton Bridge was unveiled to members of parliament, councillors and members of the community yesterday. Coming together in the sunshine, transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin, defence secretary Philip
AFC Wimbledon manager Neal Ardley has described the transfer shenanigans of rival clubs as “unprofessional”. Ardley pointed the finger at Scunthorpe United last week after Iron boss Brian Laws hinted that Callum Kennedy was about to join the Dons
The new Wimbledon champion Andy Murray described his glorious triumph on the courts of SW19 as the “pinnacle of tennis”. The Scot is also looking forward to returning to south-west London next year as champion, and taking his place on Centre Court
Will Jacks – remember the name – has rewritten the cricketing record books at St George’s College after an astounding season with the bat. Jacks, of the U14s team, became only the second person in the College’s history to pass 1,000 runs in a season
More than 3,000 children attended Fairfield Halls last week for two special performances. The BRIT School put on the show Hamelin which was written for nine to 11-year-olds. Thirty-six students performed the show and technical students made
Elmbridge’s “hidden homeless” have been thrown a lifeline with a £27,000 community grant from Walton Charity to help young single adults find a home. The grant will help fund Elmbridge Rentstart, which assists clients through the trials and tribulations
An 89-year-old veteran charity fundraiser who was knocked down by a car has thanked the women who came to his rescue. Ron Higginson, from Stoneleigh, described as a "wonderful man" and "fabulous character" who has raised money for Princess Alice
Businesses in the borough are being warned about a Manchester firm scamming traders out of hundreds of pounds. Trading standards officers from Croydon Council are warning local businesses to treat any advances from a company called MJP Design,
Parents and residents still have time to take part in a public consultation on plans to provide extra school places at primaries over the next two years. Members of the public have until next Thursday (July 18) to have their say on proposals to
First it was pregnant mums, then it was babies and now the borough’s children have turned out in force to protest against proposed closures at St Helier Hospital. Around 60 children from Cheam Fields Primary School set off on a three mile march
The ashes of a popular charity volunteer were scattered in a park over the weekend. Julie Green, of Roehampton, died aged 73 following a battle with lung cancer. The former show girl, who was a charity worker with Oxfam, in Putney High Street
More than 80 community groups have applied to Surrey County Council for a share of £1m to help improve their areas. Leader of Surrey County Council David Hodge launched the fund to support residents’ efforts to independently enhance their neighbourhood
A man who died in a fire at The Heart last week has been identified by police. Louis Bowen, 57, died after a flat caught fire in the complex above the Walton shopping centre in the early hours on Wednesday, July 3. A post-mortem examination
A man who used an elderly lady’s blue badge to park tried to escape prosecution by pretending he was helping a disabled man to a medical appointment. When Kingston Council officers approached Robert Simmonds, 76, from Colborne Way, Worcester Park
The organisation that runs Tolworth Hospital has paid out hundreds of thousands of pounds to staff members who agreed to leave their jobs early. South West London and St George’s Mental Health Trust (SWLSTG) paid 24 people a total of £700,000 under
A dedicated charity worker and avid Crystal Palace fan has been nominated for a Croydon Champions Award. Karen Green, 52, of Purley, has been nominated for this year's Charity Volunteer award for her work at Marie Curie Cancer Care Charity.
A man accused of murdering clubber Jamie Sanderson in Oceana was not brandishing a knife in the street, but pulling up his trousers, a court has heard. Brandon Francis, 20, is one of four men charged with the murder of 20-year-old Mr Sanderson
Kingston Council’s child protection services have been rated “inadequate” for the second year in a row following a surprise inspection by Ofsted. But councillors have criticised inspectors for the timing of their visit, and lamented the fact it
Family and friends of a biker killed in a crash have organised a motorcyle run from a motorway service station to a jetski centre in his memory. Tributes have been paid to Darren Rochford, 44, from Tadworth, who died after a motorcycle crash on
The famous Lotus Esprit famously driven underwater by James Bond in The Spy Who Loved Me is go under the hammer in September. Battersea auction house RM Auctions is to sell the Bond car, which was known on set a "Wet Nellie", on September 1 in
