Doctors and nurses have urged patients with a highly infectious illness to stay away from Epsom and St Helier hospitals. They made the plea to anyone struck down by the winter vomiting bug norovirus. A spokesman for the hospitals said the illness spread
A presentation evening was held on Wednesday in honour of Sergeant Paul Dowsett, who has been the driving force behind Lambeth Volunteer Police Cadets. The event in Bishop Thomas Grant School, Belltrees Grove, celebrated Sgt Dowsett's time at Lambeth
A charity is urging members of the community to come forward and abseil down one of Croydon's tallest buildings. Croydon Commitment, which fundraises on behalf of other causes in the borough, is looking for people to abseil from the top of
Bunga Bunga is not to be mistaken for one of Silvio Berlusconi's notorious parties, but a new South London based Italian restaurant. The 'Englishman's Italian' in Battersea Bridge Road is all about having fun and sharing food whilst you're
A chef has found an unusual way to deal with Britain's grey squirrels - baking them in a pie. James Hughes Davies, chef and owner of Little Jack Horner's Pies, sells squirrel pies in Balham Farmers Market, Balham on alternating Saturdays.
A senior nurse is urging people to put the lid down when flushing the toilet to avoid the spread of disease. Pippa Hart, director of nursing at Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust (ESTH) said putting a lid on it can prevent and control the spread of infections
A further three men and two youths have been sent to prison for their involvement in the riots in Brixton. Dean Billam, 20, Aakeem Kelliot, 20, Faustin Mutombo, 18 and two 16-year-old youths were given prison sentences on Thursday for violent disorder
The borough will be the centre of celebrations organised to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Battersea Park is set to hold a day long festival on June 3, whilst a 1000 boat flotilla will set off down the River Thames in tribute to the Queen's 60-year
Mistaken commuters reported the theft of a popular statue outside Wimbledon Station this morning. But it was soon discovered the two fat ladies statue, in the entrance to the Wimbledon Centre Court Shopping Centre, has actually been moved to
Students at ACS Cobham International School have found a new way to get advice on dating, and improve their Spanish at the same time. 140 pupils watched a play, performed completely in Spanish, about two teenagers going on their first date. Watching
A water-bound alternative to the charity shop is drawing support from Kingston residents. The Phil the boat scheme, run by skipper Peter Oldham, aims to collect all types of unwanted textiles and clothing. These are then recycled, with
Metal railings were stolen from Cottenham Park last night, leaving people living nearby in fury. Residents in Melbury Gardens woke up this morning to find thieves have unbolted ten sections of the railings, which were only installed this month. It is
The biggest ever Elvis tribute show will be in Wimbledon by popular demand for one night only. Top Presley impersonator Lee Memphis King will celebrate the entire career of the music legend with a brand new production, One Night of Elvis, which
The bright and vibrant works of a popular Kingston artist are being celebrated for the first time in decades. Composer of Colour is a retrospective exhibition that groups together five decades of work from David Whitaker, who died from pneumonia
A £53,000 mobile x-ray unit arrived at Epsom Hospital last week thanks to a 72-mile sponsored walk by ambulance staff and months of fundraising. Calling themselves MEDICS 4 Charity the 17-strong team from the South East Coast Ambulance Service
A Wandsworth Council finance officer has been jailed for two years after plundering more than £100,000 of public funds from the local authority's housing account. Colin Hadfield, from Caterham, stole £102,380 between May 2009 until July 2011
Fire crews spent two hours tackling a blaze which burned through a shed and a fence this morning. They were called to the fire at a house in Cannon Grove, Fetcham at about 12.30am. It was put out after crews spent two hours fighting the blaze, causing
Firefighters were called last night to put out a fire in a bin which caught alight in a fish and chip restaurant. They were called to the blaze in Posh Plaice, Tattenham Corner at 11.15pm. It took them just over an hour to put out the blaze, which did
Firefighters were called last night to remove the roof of a car following a crash in Norbury. Two people were injured in the accident in South Lodge Avenue, at the junction with Galpins Road. They were called at 9pm last night, taking
After five years of planning, legal wranglings and a Government inquiry, a new secondary school finally opened in Carshalton this week. The first students began studying at the £50m, 1,400-pupil, Stanley Park High School on Monday. The
Councillors have deferred the decision on whether to allow a 77-bed hotel to be built in Epsom town centre for a second time. The planning committee met last Thursday to discuss an amended application by Storm Land & Estates to build a Travelodge
Pupils at Wandle Valley School have revealed their new healthy vending machine. Year 7 to 10 pupils from Wandle Valley School launched the new healthy vending machine to their classmates on Tuesday, January 17. The healthy goodies include
A dalmatian who lost her owner got on a bus heading towards Battersea Dogs Home. Annabelle was spot-ted wandering around outside Peckham Library and decided to take her own care in her paws and jumped on a bus heading to Battersea. The
Railway bridge reconstruction is expected to cause misery for commuters when it begins on April Fool’s Day. Network Rail plans a partial replacement of the railway bridge at Hersham station. The works will allow trains to continue running safely overhead
A man with mental health problems racially assaulted Muslim worshippers and attempted to set fire to a mosque, a magistrates court heard. Damian Royston Smith, 30, of Lambourne Gardens, Essex, harassed worshippers at the Tooting Islamic Centre
The Princess Royal paid a visit to Sutton to recognise the work of carers. Princess Anne arrived at Sutton Carer’s Centre on Wednesday afternoon to celebrate their 20th anniversary. The Queen’s daughter met and spoke to some of the centre
Balham is being granted £1.9 million to improve the railway bridge and public spaces. The Mayor of London has awarded the area the money in order to boost economic growth and employment. Balham High Road railway bridge is to be given
A £27,500 watch was stolen from a pensioner in broad daylight. The unique 18ct gold Rolex watch, with 79 diamonds around its clock face, was snatched yesterday from the wrist of a 73-year-old widower as he was out shopping in Carshalton.
Cash-strapped Kingston Council has forked out more than £1m in redundancy payouts in the past year. A Freedom of Information request by the Surrey Comet revealed the council paid out £875,500 in redundancy packages for 70 employees, who were
A senior Conservative councillor has been cleared in an investigation over a controversial newsletter he wrote accusing the council of favouring a former Mayor. Leader of Sutton Council, Sean Brennan, referred Conservative councillor Tony Shields
Drink-drive statistics released from the festive period showed a decrease for a third consecutive year. The figures of those testing positive in breath tests have continued to fall since Surrey Police’s Drive Smart campaign launched in September 2009
A teacher, a nurse and a chemist are among newly trained volunteers on call to help save lives in north Kingston. Five KT2 residents have so far qualified as community first aiders, who will be called to 999 emergencies within a three-mile
A daisy field has been given "an official voice" thanks to residents. Residents of Stonecot have set up a Friends of the Daisy Field society to protect the interests of the field following vandalism last year. Last January, the largest
The Selecter have promised to bring old and new tunes to the skanking (dancing to ska) masses this month. Lead singer Pauline Black said the veteran ska band’s gig at Kingsmeadow will feature material from two albums released more than 30 years
Parents struggling to afford school uniforms could receive a helping hand if plans for Kingston’s first credit union are approved. A group of volunteers operating under the name Kingston Savers hopes to give people who cannot get loans from
