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  • Incinerator decision backed by London Mayor Boris Johnson

    Plans to build a controversial incinerator for the area's rubbish have been given the all-clear by the Mayor of London. London Mayor Boris Johnson left it to his deputy Sir Edward Lister to make the decision on plans to build the energy recovery

  • Stolen motorbike stashed behind bushes in Ewell

    Police have recovered a stolen motorbike which was stashed behind bushes in Ewell. The Honda motorcycle was found behind Curtis Road after being stolen from other side of the borough on Sunday night. Epsom and Ewell Safer Neighbourhood Policing

  • Sutton charities club together to raise funds

    A group of community projects have clubbed together to try and transform people’s lives in Sutton. The Sutton Collective, a group of 12 voluntary projects, hope to use JustGiving’s new community “crowdfunding” tool to raise funds over the next

  • Great British Bake Off winner Edd Kimber visits Banstead

    Cake-lovers got the chance to meet Great British Bake Off winner Edd Kimber at a shop opening earlier this month. The grand opening of Boutique Cakery in Banstead High Street included face-painting, cupcakes, glitter tattoos and popcorn, as well

  • Man appears in court charged with assault outside Purley pub

    A man has appeared in court charged with GBH following an assault outside a pub in Purley. Police were called to the Rectory Pub in Brighton Road, at 10.15pm on Sunday August 18, to reports of an assault. Officers found a 31-year-old man with

  • PICS: Pleasure boat catches fire near Thames island

    A pleasure boat has caught fire on the Platts Eyot island in the Thames near Hampton. Peter Longdon, 62, said: “I heard an explosion and then saw a 26-foot cabin cruiser up in flames. "The fire brigade came and extinguished the flames within

  • Kirstie's home improvements

    With the last lazy days of summer in sight, thoughts turn back to school and with it, the prospect of books, misplaced homework, and the dreaded school run, writes Jamie Henderson. TV presenter and mum-of-four Kirstie Allsopp reveals her top tips

  • Rough Copy to fight for X-Factor glory once again

    A boy band axed from talent show X-Factor last year after a visa controversy will vie again for glory in this year's competition. Rough Copy were tipped to win the ITV singing contest but had to quit due to a visa row which meant Kazeem Ajobo,

  • Palace's Wilbraham warns against Premier League hype

    Aaron Wilbraham has told his Crystal Palace team-mates to forget the razzmatazz that surrounds the Premier League. The Eagles are getting used to life in England's top tier and the increased media exposure that comes with it having begun their

  • Abandoned recycling bags are a pavement hazard

    I have attached pictures of my road Mellows Road in Wallington. I come home and find plastic bags strewn all over the footpaths in my road. These bags are the green waste bags for collection by Sutton Council. When they collect the waste they

  • Secrets of Surrey Street Market: The Ugli fruit story

    As it’s been the school holidays, I’ve been bringing my nine-year-old son, William, with me on market days. He’s been having a fantastic time perfecting his market cries, much to the amusement of the customers passing by and making friends with

  • Unusual discovery by ghost hunter sparks health concerns

    A dedicated ghost hunter has raised health concerns after recording 'off the scale' readings of electromagnetic energy at a public park situated opposite two cemeteries. Stephen Morgans, 49, took up ghost hunting two years ago after the death of

  • First floor shop fire in Shirley under control

    A fire above a shop in Shirley is now under control. Four fire engines are currently at the shop in Wickham Road where a first floor flat is alight. They were called at 9.48am. An LFB spokeswoman said part of the first and second floors were

  • Arts Council back Poeticat South London residency

    The Arts Council are backing innovative south London band Poeticat for a residency at The Windmill in Brixton this autumn. The five piece, who have performed at Glastonbury, Latitude, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and E4 Udderbelly,  combine perform

  • Policeman sprayed with ammonia in York Place, Battersea

    A policeman was sprayed in the face with a substance during a routine day-time patrol. The uniformed policeman stopped a man on a moped in York Place, Battersea, yesterday at 3pm. He was then sprayed in the face with the corrosive substance

  • Cobham pair win places on flying eye hospital

    Students from a Cobham school earned the chance to go on a sight-saving charity internship to Panama in a flying hospital. Two students from ACS Cobham International School went on the training mission aboard the famous Orbis Flying Eye Hospital

  • Points for motorcyclist clocked at 108mph on A316

    A motorcyclist who sped along the A316 at 108 miles per hour told magistrates he was “a bit too excited” by the clear road. Oliver Sayner, 26, of Brookside Avenue, Ashford, was going at more than double the 50mph speed limit when he drove home

  • Esher Molesey Garden Society show back for 96th year

    Green-fingered gardeners got together for an annual flower show in Thames Ditton. Back for the 96th year, the Esher Molesey Garden Society held its show once again at St Nicholas Church Hall on Saturday, August 17. Despite a dip in the number

  • South London Incinerator decision expected today

    A decision on whether or not a controversial incinerator for the area's rubbish can be built in Beddington is expected today. Sutton Council has given planning permission for an energy recovery facility (ERF) to be built in Beddington Lane but

  • New train carriages in rush hour for Surbiton commuters

    Frustrated commuters from Surbiton station could be whisked to Waterloo in slightly less cramped conditions. South West Trains (SWT) has said it will invest in new carriages to make rush-hour trains longer, starting later this year. The news

  • Palace looking toward France for signings

    Crystal Palace are turning their attentions to France as they look to bolster their Premier League squad. The Eagles have already brought in French left back Florian Marange on a free transfer from Bordeaux and now they are looking to raid their

  • Dance school plans denied

    Applause filled the council chamber after plans for a dance and drama academy on the playing fields of St Andrew’s School, Cobham, were thrown out by councillors. The application for a 658sq m single storey building for the Susan Roberts Academy

  • Rizzle Kicks return for Kingston gig

    Brighton hip hop duo Rizzle Kicks will be roaring back into Kingston next week to celebrate the launch of their second album. Jordan Stephens and Harley Alexander-Sule will be returning to Banquet Records in Eden Street for an autograph signing

  • Love Kingston appeal hits £80,000

    Philanthropic residents and businesses have helped to raise more than £80,000 for Kingston charities in the past 10 months. The Love Kingston appeal raised the sum through a combination of events, challenges and donations. And appeal bosses

  • Disabled cyclists welcome lottery funding for Chessington

    Disabled cyclists have welcomed plans for a new cycling facility in Chessington, after it received more than £122,000 of National Lottery funding to improve sports facilities, writes Alice Sharman. The proposed closed road circuit track at Moor

  • Designer bags go under the hammer for St Raphael's Hospice

    Designer Mulberry bags went under the hammer for charity last week. At St Christopher's Church hall in Dallas Road, Cheam, £1,500 was raised for St Raphael's Hospice thanks to a jewellery and scarf sale as well as the auction which included famous

  • Weybridge young gun joins football heroes

    A young Gunner from Weybridge showed off his football skills at the Emirates stadium. Jasper Maple, seven, was one of 30 youngsters invited to play at Arsenal’s stadium as part of the 30th anniversary celebrations of the club’s Junior Gunner scheme