Stoke City 2-1 Crystal Palace by Dan Prescott A second-half fight back from Stoke condemned Crystal Palace to their second defeat of the season and sees them still searching for their first points since their return to the Premier League.
Clayton Donaldson gave Brentford a narrow 1-0 win over Walsall at a drenched Griffin Park on Saturday. The Bees were forced into an early re-organisation when they lost young on loan striker Conor McAleny to a nasty looking leg injury after only
Peter Edwards has more reason than most to look forward to London Welsh’s clash with the Scarlets at the Kassam Stadium on Sunday (kick-off 2pm). The prop forward lined out for the Scarlets in last year’s corresponding fixture at Parc y Scarlets
If Palace fans were in any doubt about the task facing us this season then you only had to look at the two team sheets before our game against Spurs. I had one look at the teams and swiftly went to the bar to order another pint of Cronx. On
A homeless man at the centre of housing row with the council has appeared in court over an alleged attack near to his makeshift home in a churchyard. Isam Mahmoud, 42, appeared in Croydon Crown Court on August 19 charged with two counts of actual
Two talented teenagers will showcase their work at London Fashion Week after making it through to the final of a competition for young designers. Naomi Brady and Anas Lachgar, both 17, are two of 20 finalists who will go head to head in the Fashion
Mountains and lakes may be beautiful but there are surprising treasures in our own back yard as people taking part in next month's Round the Borough Walk will discover. The walk, which takes between six and nine hours, will take ramblers through
Two talented teenagers will showcase their work at London Fashion Week after making it through to the final of a competition for young designers. Jayde Yankey, 17, and Sarah Simpson, 18, are two of 20 finalists who will go head to head in the Fashion
Customers at the Travelodge in Balham can enjoy a comfier night’s stay after the hotel was refurbished. The 90-room hotel in Balham High Road underwent a four-week facelift, which included new room design and installing king size beds called the
With the new season, come new personnel. Scottish coach Des Bulpin has been appointed as Crystal Palace U18s manager. This change is significant at both first team and academy level for the club. Outgoing U18s manager Ben Garner will certainly
By Hattie Lee Mitcham's Brandon Murphy had the opportunity of a lifetime at the famous lawns of the All England Club as part of the HSBC Road to Wimbledon National 14 & Under Challenge Finals. The 13-year-old qualified for Wimbledon after
People are being invited to join in a record-breaking attempt to get the most people signing and singing. National deaf healthcare charity, SignHealth, is hoping more than 150,000 people including those from Merton will join in with the annual
Older residents are invited to strut their stuff at an over 50s talent show. Singers, dancers, musicians, comedians and entertainers are being urged to enter the show, which is called Opportunity Knocks, and will be held on Saturday, September
Four people were hospitalised after a crash last night. Sutton fire fighters said two cars collided in Brighton Road at about 9.45pm. A London Ambulance Spokesman said they sent four ambulance crews and an officer in a car to the accident.
Serves: 4 Prep time: 15 minutes (5 mins if using pre-prepared shallot mix) Cooking time: 10 minutes You will need: 800g fresh clams, discard any opened ones 12 whole shallots, finely chopped 75g butter 2 cloves of garlic peeled
Serves: 6 - 8 portions Prep time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes You will need: 400g peeled shallots ½ bottle of white wine 4 cloves of chopped garlic 125g packet of butter What to do: Finely chop all of the shallots
Drivers face delays after a car hit a lamp post and flipped onto its roof this morning. The A205 Mortlake Road, in North Sheen, is shut both ways after the accident between the A316 Lower Richmond Road at Chalker's Corner and Taylor Avenue.
A group of friends will put their fitness to the test by climbing the UK’s three highest peaks, kayaking 60 miles and cycling 600 miles in less than five days. Taking on the intense endurance challenge, Tim Hale, David McGahon, Henry Grant and
Wimbledon fire station will be holding a community open day to give residents an insight into the working life of a fire station. Fire fighters, police officers and St John’s Ambulance will be on hand to give fire safety, first aid and crime prevention
With the hype around the new Google Glass (a camera, display, touchpad, battery and microphone built into spectacle frames, rumoured to be launched later this year), the idea of 'wearable tech' is becoming ever more prominent. It's an idea that has
By Bruce Archer Molesey Boat Club’s George Nash has his heart set on a gold medal in the men’s eight at this year’s World Championships in Chungju, South Korea. The eight boat won gold medals at the Sydney and Eton Dorney World Cup regattas
Train passengers face severe disruption after a trespasser at Putney this morning. South West trains said there are delays to and from London Waterloo until further notice and some trains may be cancelled. Services affected include those from
Get ready for a night of funk and soul hosted by DJ Craig Charles, writes Andy Bloss. Charles, who has starred in Red Dwarf, Robot Wars and Coronation Street, is the host of BBC 6 Music’s prime time Saturday night Funk and Soul show. For one
Oliver Cotton’s critically acclaimed play Daytona comes to the Rose Theatre next month and for actor John Bowe the run will be something of a homecoming. “I spent many years living in that area long before the Rose was open,” says Bowe, who now
Neal Ardley has admitted to making mistakes in his tenure as AFC Wimbledon boss – and the mistakes will not stop. Since taking over from the sacked Terry Brown last October, Ardley has learnt “shed-loads” in a steep learning curve. After last
Craig Chalmers is fondly remembered among Scotland fans for his 33 points in the all-conquering Five Nations Grand Slam side of 1990. Moreover, in the slam decider at Murrayfield against England, Chalmers’ three penalties sealed a 13-7 Calcutta
The site of a former library could soon be auctioned off to make way for a private developer to provide housing. The leasehold for the old Ashburton Library site in Ashburton Park, which has stood empty since 2006, has been put up for tender by
A plaque commemorating an ex-Molesey resident, artist and illustrator Terence Tenison Cuneo, has been unveiled. Cuneo, whose fame peaked when he was invited to paint the scene of Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953, is best known for his vibrant
Young football fanatics were able to get a head start on route to the premiership this week by taking part in a free training session with coaches from Chelsea Football Club. Nearly 200 children kicked off their weekend by enjoying an hour long
The Sutton Guardian is launching a campaign to help a struggling children's football league. Our Little League Lifeline appeal is calling on businesses and residents to donate whatever they can to help us raise £3,000 for Sutton Little League.
Shoppers helped raise nearly £700 for charity last month. Guide Dogs for The Blind had a collection bucket on Sutton High Street on July 27, with all £699.12 raised going to providing dogs and giving freedom to people with sightloss.
A self help group is highlighting the needs of children with ME. Richmond and Kingston ME Group is hosting a talk by Jane Colby and Dr Elizabeth Dowsett, who are the joint authors of a study that found the illness to be the most common cause of
From the Surrey Comet, August 22, 2003 Schools at both ends of the educational spectrum reported their best ever GCSE results 10 years ago this week. Every single Kingston school whose results were ready as the Comet went to press showed an
A Second World War submarine commander who became a military aide to the Queen has celebrated his 100th birthday. Captain William Hedley Kett, who lives in Cobham, spent the day with friends and family and was presented with a special birthday
Bill Buckhurst is an actor, director and self-proclaimed Tooting-ite. Last year he directed Barbarians in Tooting. It went on to scoop an Offie Award, which celebrates the work of independent theatres across London. He has brought Shakespeare's
An 11-year-old boy was left disappointed 17 years ago when he found a promotional green Polo mint and was never awarded his promised prize. But last week James Barnard, now 28, who lives in Surbiton, finally received the £10 he was still owed for
A couple hosted a garden party for people living in a Jewish care home. The party, which took place in Surrey, was hosted by Leila Stone and Stephan Stone for residents staying in Nightingale House, in Nightingale Lane, Balham. More than 60
