On Thursday 12th March, the Rispoli Theatre of Reigate College was transformed into a busy local public house. The reasoning behind such a strange change of scene? It was time for the annual cross-college production, this year the choice being the play
On Friday 13th February, the start of half term, 40 pupils and 4 members of staff from St Marks’ Catholic School boarded the Astons coach heading to the ski resort of Zillertal Austria. For many apprehensive pupils this was their first skiing trip
A man was tasered and police officers injured in the struggle after a domestic incident in Wandsworth in the early hours of this morning. Police were called to an alleged domestic assault in the SW18 postcode area of the borough at 3.30am this
Friday the 13th may be unlucky for some but it certainly was not for the charity comic relief. Raising on Red Nose day 78 million Pounds! And it was thanks to schools and associations who all contributed in their own way, with cake sales, bake offs
It was a record-breaking year with stunning bright yellow Daffodils among the hundreds of entries from exhibitors of all ages. Blooms in blue, pink and yellows wowed judges who were impressed with the array of entries – the most the Epsom Garden
Every one of the predicted 775 children who will be born with Down’s syndrome this year will be affected differently by the genetic condition. When Billy Cooper was born with Down’s in 2010, his mum Lucienne found there was lots of written advice
The Friends of Nonsuch is re-opening the Service Wing Museum in Nonsuch Park, pictured, this Easter. The museum, which will be free to visit, has undergone extensive restoration work, conserving the stained glass and redecorating the interior.
A Crystal Palace defender bonded with a youngster over their shared love of music at a charity visit. Joel Ward spent time with eight-year-old Troy as part of a visit to the Brit Unit to find out more about music therapy and how it has transformed
Four-time Olympian Chemmy Alcott insists Kingston’s Darcie Mead’s mental toughness marks her out as one to watch at this week’s Delancey British National Alpine Ski Championships, writes Pippa Field. Mead – a former Surbiton High School pupil –
After years of anticipation, the reburial of King Richard III is finally under way at Leicester Cathedral. The coffin is expected to reach the cathedral by 17:35 GMT on Sunday 22nd March. The controversial monarch died at the Battle of Bosworth
This evening’s Spedeworth meeting at Wimbledon stadium sees the culmination of the Winter Banger League. To add to the excitement, drivers will win double points throughout the grand final evening. The winner of this season’s league has already
Greenshaw School won bronze at the Balfour Beatty London Youth Games dance competition, impressing judge Warren Russell from dance group Diversity. The Sutton school was one of 27 teams at the Olympic Park on Friday for the event, which is part
A Tolworth scuba diving club has celebrated its 60th anniversary. The Kingston and Elmbridge branch of the British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC) opened in February 1955, with just half a dozen members hiring a small meeting venue at a YMCA club. Club
From March 16, 1990 An alarmingly high proportion of Kingston children who attended bonfire parties last November were injured in firework accidents, a survey revealed. One in every 39 children who attended a party was injured, according to trading
Pop duo Rizzle Kicks will be taking questions about their rise to fame next week. Jordan Stephens and Harley Alexander-Sule will join BBC Radio 1's Phil Taggart for a question and answer workshop by BBC Introducing at Kingston College. The
Surbiton's Claremont Gardens will be given new foliage in a bid to attract extra insect and bird life, according to the fledgling Surbiton Wildlife Group. The group's inaugural meeting launch was held this week at Glenmore House, and saw some 50
