We have some great movies out on release from tomorrow. Check out the 5 minute video trailer at the end of this feature. Jersey Boys (15) released Friday June 20. For anyone who has seen the West End musical Jersey Boys will in for a treat with
Cadets learning to fend for themselves thanks to a new Government scheme to launch cadet forces in schools have met the Prime Minister. Pupils from Glyn School, in The Kingsway, Epsom, met David Cameron at Downing Street during a reception yesterday
A man has been taken to hospital with serious head injuries after a crash on the M25. A car transporter, blue Vauxhall Zafira and a white Iveco van crashed on the clockwise carriageway at 3.05pm. An air ambulance was called to the scene between
Day 4 of Royal Ascot, and after a week where the Bookies have taken a bit of a hammering despite a few short-priced favourites losing, we look at another day of top quality racing. One of today’s selections Bold Sniper is owned by the Queen who
Two bids for primary schools in Surbiton and Kingston have been approved by the Educational Funding Authority this week but no details as to where they may be have been released. Christian group Chapel St has been given permission to open Kingston
A six foot boxer who witnessed a man assaulted on Wimbledon Common this morning has told of his horror of discovering the man "beaten to the pulp". Russell Reed was walking the dog with his wife when they heard cries for help and rushed to bushes
A woman whose North Cheam house went up in flames this morning, said if it happened at night she would be dead. Elizabeth Fasino, 67, was eating breakfast in her Trafalgar Avenue home this morning when two men working for the council alerted her
A man has been arrested after a former soldier was stabbed to death in Barbados. Brian Mulligan, 28, from Ashtead, died on Sunday, June 15, at 5.30am, after being stabbed in the chest in St Lawrence Gap, Christ Church. Police in Barbados have
A developer's appeal to build student flats in a "gateway" approach to Kingston town centre has been turned down. The Planning Inspectorate dismissed an appeal by Enstar Capital over the proposed building, which would have contained 140 studio
Argentinean streak house franchise CAU has landed in Kingston, and there are plans it could be on its way to Wimbledon before the end of the year. If you hadn’t worked out how to pronounce the name, the black and white decor should prove a hint
GPs in charge of Wandsworth’s healthcare want people to know how to prevent someone elderly falling over. As part of Falls Awareness Week to June 22, NHS Wandsworth Clinical Commissioning Group is advising people on what they can do to prevent
Pop star Jessie J has been spotted checking out the Price Tag on luxury homes near an exclusive housing estate recently bought by Middle Eastern royalty. The singer, 26, whose hits include Who You Are, was seen house-hunting in Kingswood Warren
An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder following the rave in East Croydon. He handed himself in to police after they released images of seven people wanted in connection to the illegal party in the former Royal Mail
'Maximum pressure' needs to be put on the Government to deliver the new Kingston Academy, according to a leading councillor. New Kingston Council leader Kevin Davis said he was "increasingly concerned" at a lack of information from the Department
Three men broke into Tooting railway station and stole a safe containing cash. Just before midnight on Friday, May 2, three men entered the station through the main entrance, loitered in the booking hall for a few minutes, and used a tool to force
This year’s Malden Fortnight will feature samba beats with capoeira dancers and Brazilian World Cup spirit. The organisers of the Malden Fortnight have chosen a carnival theme with yellow and green hues to brighten the event now in its 25th year
The former owner of a historic bookshop is refunding community members who rallied round in a failed bid to save the local landmark. The Ibis Bookshop closed its doors earlier this year despite customers pledging about £100,000 to buy its freehold
Christies Fine Arts Warehouse in Nine Elms has been given the green light to be transformed into 510 homes. The council has approved plans to replace the warehouse, in Nine Elms on the South Bank, with homes and a new ‘cultural space’.
Campaigners have hailed a victory after successfully reinstating a popular bus service in Worcester Park. The S3 hail and ride service will once again stop at Green Lane after campaigners led by Sutton and Croydon Greater London Assembly member
A Britain’s Got Talent purr-former has adopted a tiny Battersea kitten. 19-year-old tenor Jonathan Antoine has taken on little Willow from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. The classical singer, who was runner up in the ITV series in 2012 with
Greenbelt land and a former clubhouse in Leatherhead have been earmarked as possible new sites for housing. Landowners have suggested building around 10 homes on 2.5 acres by Fortyfoot Recreation Ground and developing the former Royal British Legion
Are you missing a large, majestic looking bird? This peahen was found wandering around a garden in Cobham this morning and is now residing on the roof of a house on Portsmouth Road. The bird, which is the female companion to the peacock, is
Choir boys from Tiffin School performed in Normandy’s Bayeux Cathedral as part of the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings this month. The 16 trebles rehearsed with the Band of the Royal Yeomanry before the special service in front of veterans
A man in his 50s was assaulted on Wimbledon Common this morning. Police were called to the scene, near the Windmill Museum, at 6.40am, to reports of a physical attack. The man was taken to hospital where he was treated for a facial injury.
Hercules Wimbledon Athletic Club are on a high are winning a clutch of titles and medals last weekend, just days after the club's women celebrated going top of the Rosenheim League Eastern Division table for the first time in their history. The
Three commuters and their shadows on platform 3 at Sutton station. Hurry up train...
Wimbledon CC skipper Chris Benham hailed his bowlers’ fighting spirit after a 27-run win over Sunbury on Saturday. The win keeps Wimbledon fifth in the Premier Division table, but it was a hard-fought affair on a wicket made for batting. Benham
David Cameron and other party leaders are about to get an influx of anti Heathrow expansion movies thrust under their noses after a contest on the issue saw a filmmaking team win £10,000. The no ifs no buts film competition welcomed about 1,000
Even when the sun doesn’t always shine this tasty, zingy very easy to make Australian recipe will make it seem like it does. The crisp sweet flavour of the locally grown Pink Lady apple with the smooth avocado make this salsa a winner, it will go with
Ex-Hampton School studentZafar Ansari conquered his demons to register a maiden first class century and inspire Surrey to a second LV= County Championship Division Two win of the season this week. The 22-year-old had hit three half centuries –
Battersea’s Winstanley and York Road estates have been named as Boris Johnson's first ‘housing zones’ earmarked for regeneration. The status means the Mayor of London, the Greater London Authority, Transport for London and Network Rail will prioritise
The life and times of a Battersea Tommy have been recreated through Facebook. In the trenches of the Somme and Flanders fields men were more likely to record their memoirs through diaries and letters. Now a Facebook page, WW1: A Soldier
A mental hospital serving people across south west London has received a glowing review from a health watchdog. Springfield Hospital, in Tooting, is celebrating after the Care Quality Commission (CQC) described its services as ‘safe and well-led
The companies behind the redevelopment of the Whitgift Centre have unveiled their community plan for Croydon. Westfield and Hammerson, working together as Croydon Partnership, have committed £545,000 of cash and support to the end of 2015 on training
These three Kingston Hospital staff members have looked after patients in the NHS for 40 years, and are the latest to be recognised for their long service. Faridah 'Freddy' Abu Bakar This nurse and midwife has been at Kingston Hospital
A new BBC crime drama was being filmed in Croydon yesterday. Crews were shooting scenes for The Interceptor, which sees police hunt down Britain's most dangerous criminals, in the town centre. In one of the scenes, speeding cars race down Fell
More than 100 people have signed a petition calling for traffic and parking improvements to accompany a planned school expansion. The petition calls for a zebra crossing, an additional staff car park and a cycle route as part of the expansion of
Carshalton artist The Escape has been making music for six years and already has two EP’s under his belt. His first release- ‘The Diaries’ came out back in 2012 and is made up of seven deeply personal tracks. With each song representing a different
The Whitehall Museum marked its 36th anniversary in style, swinging its doors open to the public for a tudor-themed celebration. Visitors learned how food was cooked and prepared in the 1500's, and enjoyed live music played by a pair of minstrels
If you want to know more about the wildflowers around you then head down to a free workshop. Sutton Council's Biodiversity team is holding events to help people get to know the nature around them. This weekend people will be able to join a
Sutton infants had a magical time learning maths last week. Pupils from Victor Seymour Infants’ School in Denmark Road, Carshalton, were visited by maths magician Tony Charles. The number-wizard put on a show for all year groups, before leading
Runners looking for their next challenge can enjoy a five mile route around Claygate’s stunning green countryside and village scenery. With a huge emphasis on inclusivity, organisers of the Claygate Country Five compare the event to the Commonwealth
An award recognising the achievements of Claygate residents has been presented to the chairman of the flower and village show. The Brian Rhodes Community Cup is handed out each year to the person or team who Claygate Parish Council councillors
Police officers, scientists and health care workers were quizzed by Walton Oak School pupils at the school’s first careers fair. Children in years 4, 5 and 6 attended the "What could my future hold?" event on Tuesday, June 17, to help them explore
Foodbank volunteers pulled on their wellies as they teamed up with Cancer Research UK supporters to collect donations. Children and families lined up at the Little Legs for Life event at Esher Rugby Club on Saturday, June 14, to make donations
