If like the royal couple you’re getting to grips with being a new parent, why not give your little one a taste of the great outdoors? Mum-of-two Eleanor Simmons has brought together her favourite buggy-friendly walks around the countryside in a
Thousands of music-lovers made the most of the sun and enjoyed a day of free entertainment at an annual festival which drew its biggest crowds last weekend. Music in Nork Park was packed with more than 3,000 partygoers who were treated to performances
Police have begun their operation to control demonstrations planned in Croydon this lunchtime. Right-wing English Volunteer Force is staging a demonstration outside the UK Border Agency's Lunar House headquarters in Wellesley Road, Croydon at noon
By Chris Bailey Sevens boss Ben Ryan is backing England to dominate on the international stage after witnessing firsthand the emergence of Walton-on-Thames’ Marcus Watson at last month’s World Cup. It is 20 years since Lawrence Dallaglio and
A group of amateur rowers from Walton made it into the final of the annual dragon boat challenge in Kingston. The Rochills Rockitts, a team made up of family-run Rochills estate agents, entered the race on Sunday, July 21, in support of Kingston
Talented kids are being called upon to take part in this year’s Merton’s Got Talent. Seven heats will be held at Merton Libraries throughout August where children ages four to 11 will be invited to show off their talents which could include singing
An army of sumo wrestlers are set to descend on Battersea Park this weekend for a charity run. The 5km 'sumo run' will see hundreds dressed in giant inflatable sumo suits run, walk or wobble around the course tomorrow. A host of activities
Dozens of international musicians will once again arrive in Merton for the International Wimbledon Music Festival in November. Among the stars will be pianist Angela Hewitt playing Bach, The Brodsky Quartet playing Verdi, Wagner and Brahms and
The date for one of the year's biggest eco-events has been announced Carshalton Environmental Fair will take place on Bank Holiday Monday, August 26, and this year's incarnation of the popular event promises to be bigger and better than ever before
A host of bands will line up for a three day music festival in Crystal Palace Park. Music legends such as Eric Clapton, Bob Marley and the Wailers, Rod Stewart & the Faces and Elton John have all played Crystal Palace Park for its festivals
People in Richmond have been asked to dig out old treasures as TV series the Antiques Roadshow will film its 36th series at the Royal Ballet School in Richmond Park in September. Entry to the show, which will be held on Thursday, September 5, from
Prince Edward chuckled away at this week's performance of Whistle Down the Wind marking the drawing to a close of the International Youth Arts Festival. The royal and the rest of the audience were captivated by the musical tale of a convict mistaken
Make a date with history on Wednesday, August 7 for the Horrible Epsom Walk. Explore beneath Epsom's genteel surface and stroll around its ancient centre; discovering on your way the dark deeds, wrongdoings and ghosts of days gone past. Hear tales
Students past and present were given the opportunity to mingle at a special coffee morning to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Tolworth Girls’ School last week. The school, in Fullers Way North, hosted the event for former students and staff
For a sociable, relaxing and entertaining weekend, don’t miss a festival which will bring the sounds of country music and American folk to Surrey. Now in its 12th year, the Surrey Mini Bluegrass Festival is a not-for-profit event which will showcase
A year after the London 2012 Olympic Games began, Wandsworth-born windsurfer Bryony Shaw, 30, looks back on her campaign, when she finished a disappointing seventh after illness, and how her career has taken a turn for the better since as she won her
By Bruce Archer A Wimbledon-based martial arts instructor has returned from the US with a trophy so big, it had to be split in two to fit on the plane home. Wendy Wilshere, a fourth Dan black belt in kickboxing, beat all comers in Orlando,
Sutton police have launched a service to reunite cyclists with their lost or stolen bikes. Each month they are going to feature six bicycles on their website that have come into their possession. You will be able to enlarge each image so you
A retired engineer died after choking on an apple, an inquest heard. Nigerian born Mustafau Ogegbo, 71, of Theobald Road, Croydon, had a cardiac arrest while eating the apple on February 11 and was taken to Croydon University Hospital, Croydon
The biggest day of play in the UK is back and children are invited to join in the fun in East Molesey. More than 100,000 youngsters across the country will take part in fun-packed activities for the biggest annual celebration of play. The fun-filled
From the Comet, July 24, 1963 A landlord tried to avoid a fine by suggesting a drunk, caught glass in hand in his pub, might have wandered in off the street. The landlord, licensee of the Jolly Brewers in Clarence Street, was eventually found
A 16-year-old filmmaker from Sutton is celebrating after winning an award for a short film screened at a national film festival. Jack Spring, from Sutton, received the Best Drama award for his film Doors Opening at the 47th Co-operative Film Festival
A group of aspiring young police officers helped raise almost £1,500 for charity during a competition for would-be cops. Kingston Police Cadets took part in a weekend-long competition at the Metropolitan Police's training headquarters in Hendon
Here at Vibe we love to try out different restaurants in the area. This week reporter Andy Bloss and his family took a trip to Brasserie Vacherin, Croydon’s newest French restaurant. The restaurant is run by award winning chef Malcolm John and
