My first reaction after seeing the early trailer for Planes was ’What took them so long?’ Surely after Cars and Cars 2 you’ve got to expect Planes, Planes 2 and next stop…Trains? The other thing I noticed about the trailer was that the expectations
A rapper who released an emotional music video recalling the night his stepfather was murdered, has spoken for the first time about why he recorded the track. Karl Wilson who performs as Konan, is one half of Krept and Konan. The 23-year-old's
Leatherhead Golf Club’s Michael Lowe has teed off at the Powerade PGA Assistants’ Championship, in his efforts to be the best man for the second time in a week. At the time of going to press, Lowe, who turned pro in 2007, was three under par after
A woman whose husband was shot dead as he tried to protect her son from a gunman has described the devastating effect of the attack on her family. Christopher Thomas of Morrison House, Tulse Hill, was jailed for life on Monday, for murdering Carlton
An MP is telling Sutton’s doctors to get off the fence and to stand up for their patients in the wake of a High Court decision to throw out plans to downgrade Lewisham Hospital. Last Wednesday Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt had his decision
I am writing in the wake of the judgment handed down in the campaign to save servjces at Lewisham Hospital, a case that bears great relevance to our own fight to retain services at St Helier. This week the High Court ruled in favour of campaigners
The Met's longest serving police officer has retired after an illustrious 47-year-career, which started in Merton. PC Mick Mountain, 66, from Morden, joined the police service in 1966 at the age of 19 and was based on the beat in Wimbledon.
By Steve Dyke Epsom and Ewell started the new Combined Counties Premier Division season with wins over Alton Town (1-0) and on Saturday and Westfield (2-1) on Tuesday night. The performance at Alton was a dominant one and deserved more than
The beggar who gained notoriety for living in a £300,000 town house while he begged in Putney High Street has been ordered to do unpaid work by magistrates. Simon Wright, 37, was rumbled in June when police officers arrested him after he was caught
An air ambulance landed in a park this morning to treat an elderly patient. An Epsom and Ewell Council spokesman said park rangers helped the air ambulance to land in Shadbolt Park due to a nearby incident. A spokesman at Kent, Surrey and Sussex
A rock band is urging fans to back them in their mission to win a singing competition run by chef Jamie Oliver that would see them perform in front of thousands. Brightlight City, who are regular performers at Croydon’s Scream Lounge, beat competition
An overhaul of the Wandsworth one-way system and a Northern Line extension to Clapham Junction are just two of the ideas from the council's new transport vision. Wandsworth Council has announced its proposals for how transport services should
Crystal Palace duo Jonathan Williams and Danny Gabbidon have both been called up to the Welsh national team. Wales take on the Republic of Ireland in an international friendly next Wednesday, four days before the Eagles’ take on Tottenham Hotspur
A burglar has been jailed for trying to steal expensive bottles of whisky and rum during a bungled raid on a pub. Wallington man Mark Ross went into The Grange pub in London Road, Hackbridge, and snuck upstairs into a private bar that was empty
Police have released pictures of two men the would like to speak to in connection with a robbery in April. The incident happened in the early hours of Saturday, April 27, and the victim - a 30-year-old woman, had her mobile phone stolen in Norbury
Lee Hall goes into the start of the Ryman Division One South season on Saturday quietly confident about Tooting & Mitcham's promotion chances. The midfielder is one of only three faces remaining from the Terrors' squad last season as new manager
Lead thieves targeted three buildings in Carshalton and Wallington, including a school. Police have warned people to be vigilant after the thefts, which all happened this week. Strips of lead were taken from the roof of Carshalton Boys Sports
Four aspiring politicians will battle it out for a council seat in Colliers Wood tomorrow as polling stations count up your votes. Candidates include Caroline Cooper-Marbiah for Labour, Shafqat Janjua for UKIP, Peter Lord for the Conservatives
Police are investigating two fires that were started at a recycling area in the early hours of this morning. Firefighers from Wallington were called to Mellows Park, off Stafford Road in Wallington, twice this morning because someone had set light
A derelict school which was the site of a brutal murder has been given a fresh start after reopening as a nursery. Wimbledon House in Dorset Road was previously home to the privately run Wimbledon House School which closed in 2005. The locally
Croydon's James Dasaolu will look to continue his remarkable rise up the world rankings by challenging for a medal at the World Athletics Championships in Moscow this weekend. The 25-year-old Croydon Harrier burst on to the world stage this year
Three flats in South Norwood were flooded yesterday evening after an occupant left the bathroom tap on. Firefighters from Woodside fire station were called to Regina Road, at 9.45pm and found two flats suffering water damage from a property above
Firefighters cut free a man trapped in a car after a crash on the motorway last night. Cars crashed between junction 8 and junction 9, to Leatherhead, on the M25 at around midnight. A Leatherhead fire station spokesman said: "Two cars smashed
A nursery which ignored the concerns of fire officers has been told it "seriously jeopardises the safety of children". Victory Day School in Woodville Road, Thornton Heath, failed to act on repeated warnings about children's welfare, breaching
Business experts doubled a charity shop's takings in an Apprentice-style takeover exercise. Employees from Reigate-based firm 1st Credit did a day long takeover of the Cheam branch of Rainbow Trust in the style of BBC show The Apprentice. 1st
Police appealing for help in finding a missing schoolgirl say she has been found safe and well. Officers were asking for information about the whereabouts of Tayanna Green, who was reported missing from SW16 on Monday. The 13-year-old was found
Neal Ardley was a disappointed manager after AFC Wimbledon were knocked out of the Capital One Cup at Millwall on Tuesday night. Despite a late rally at the Den, where Luke Moore’s last-minute strike had halved Millwall’s advantage, the Dons eventually
Teaching staff in Sutton have been the victims of hundreds of attacks from pupils, official figures have revealed. Since 2009 there have been a total of 435 reports of staff being physically assaulted in Sutton’s schools, according to a freedom
Hampton & Richmond Borough took on the brightest U21s that Premier League Crystal Palace had to offer on Monday night and came up just short. Despite a credible display, in which Billy Jeffreys fired the Beavers in front, Paul Barry and Darren
By Bruce Archer Martin Fillo admitted getting his first goal for Brentford is a huge weight off his shoulders. The Czech international struck the second in the Bees’ 3-2 victory over Dagenham & Redbridge in the Capital One Cup last night
By Bruce Archer Brentford’s injury-plagued striker Farid El Alagui made a sweet return to action last night to score a stoppage time winner against Dagenham & Redbridge in the first round of the Capital One Cup. El Alagui, who suffered
There are a number of race days taking place at Lingfield Racecourse this month.. On August 9 there is a family fund day which is raising money for the Demelza House Hospice. There are plenty of activities including facepainters, balloon modellers
Kingston Council has admitted it does not know how a maintenance company was allowed to do thousands of pounds worth of works without a council contract. The council said it had changed procedures since it was revealed the Teasdale Group, based
Tom Onslow-Cole already has the answer to why he endured a frustrating weekend in the British Touring Car Championship. After the sixth round meeting at Snetterton produced 12th, ninth and 17th place finishes, the New Malden man is ninth in the
Complaints at maternity units have steadily risen in the last four years, official figures have revealed. Since 2009 there have been 120 serious untoward incidents in the maternity departments at the Epsom and St Helier Trusts, according to data
Has Del Boy swapped Peckham for Epsom? This must have the been question on onlookers lips when the yellow three-wheeled van made famous in the iconic British sitcom Only Fools and Horses sped through the historic market town on Friday. The
Race walker Alex Wright feels he is in the shape of his life ahead of the World Athletics Championships in Moscow this weekend. The 22-year-old Belgrave Harrier, who lives in Streatham and trains on Tooting Common and Tooting Bec athletics track
Holidaymakers must make sure they carry health insurance cards when travelling abroad, Carshalton and Wallington's MP has warned. Tom Brake called the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) "the most important travel accessory you'll need" as it
Pub patrons desperate to protect their favourite watering hole will look to use legislation to secure its future. Enterprise Inns, the freeholders of The Wheatsheaf Pub, in Upper Tooting Road, Tooting confirmed they no longer plan to sell the site
From around 10.00am, plumes of smoke waft over the top of Surrey Street, carrying with them a tantalizing aroma of charcoal and spice. This is George Whatle cooking up his amazing jerk chicken that he serves alongside rice and peas, curried goat
An application by a town centre nightclub to stay open until 3.30am on weekdays has been refused by councillors following concerns about public nuisance and disorder. Boogie Lounge, in Waterloo Road, Epsom, is open from 10am to 2.30am on Monday
Walton & Hersham’s new boss is prepared for the banana skin that could be waiting for them in their first game of Ryman Division One South season. Steve Baker takes his side to newly promoted Peacehaven & Telscombe on Saturday, adamant
Charity funding has enabled a new researcher at a Sutton-based lab to make breakthroughs in children's cancer treatment. The charity Christopher's Smile, with the backing of the Sutton Guardian's parent company Newsquest, has helped pay for scientist
A Croydon charity has teamed up with an Upper Norwood songsmith to to raise money to help orphaned children. Spread Some Sunshine, a charity for deprived children, hopes to raise £2,000 through sales of a special single produced with songwriter
Enthusiastic runners are being sought to take part in the new Surrey Half Marathon for Woking and Sam Beare Hospices. Three members of staff at the hospices, including the chief executive, have already pulled on their running shoes and signed on
Lowri says: “This is a quick and easy, but incredibly nutritious midweek supper. Avocado and pumpkin seeds are both packed full of healthy omega 3 fats which are great for your heart, skin and brain. The crisp, pepperiness of the radishes are a great
A social club held a big celebration for one of their members’ 100th birthday. Betty Spear, who turned 100 on Sunday, had a party with friends from the Benhill Social Club, in Granfers Community Centre in Sutton, on Friday. Betty enjoys
Shoppers in Centrale were treated to much needed free ice-cream in the summer sun last weekend. To celebrate the arrival of summer, customers who spent £20 in the centre on August 1 and 3, were given the frozen delight as a special treat. Sony
Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals’ care of the elderly team has received national recognition in the Care Integration Awards 2013. The project has won the highly commended award in the musculoskeletal care category. The care of the elderly team
Hundreds of people embraced festival fever during the weekend at a community fair. The Roehampton Festival, in Bull Green, Roehampton, was organised by charity Regenerate and Wandsworth Council. On Saturday a Kings and Queens event was
Brentford had Farid El Alagui to thank as his double steered the home side through into the second round of the Capital One Cup with a 3-2 win over Dagenham & Redbridge at Griffin Park on Tuesday night. The striker, returning from injury, came
