As of last year, the crime rate in England & Wales has risen considerably. According to The Guardian,the murder rate in England and Wales 'rose by 5% last year to 636 but overall crime remained stable or even fell despite the August riots'. The crime
With the latest disaster of the Costa Concordia ship sinking on the west coast of Italy the RMS Titanic comes to mind. With uncanny similarities the two ships and their tragic endings leave devastating grief behind. The Costa Concordia was thought
I am one of the many local Sixth Form Students that have faced a rather dismal Christmas holiday due to January internal and external exams. After a rigorous December with many mocks and in-class exams, Year 12 and 13 students haven’t got it easy just
One of Sutton's most senior policemen will hit the beat for the last time this week. Sutton's deputy borough commander Superintendent Chas Bailey, will retire from the Metropolitan Police on Wednesday after 30 years service. He has been
A road full of people peeved at drivers speeding past their houses has taken matters in to its own hands. The people of Weston Avenue, West Molesey, fought to set up a community speed watch group when they reached the end of their tether with people
A man who had evaded police capture for 18 months was arrested by a safer neighbourhood team (SNT) earlier this month. Officers from Thamesfield SNT were on patrol on January 8 when they noticed two men acting suspiciously outside Maplins in
Fashion designer Zandra Rhodes will officially open a new £5.9m teaching facility at the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) in Epsom. The 71-year-old, who is chancellor of the UCA, will unveil the new three storey building on the university's
Princess Alice Hopsice’s fundraising efforts have had a bumper start thanks to the efforts of two dedicated women. Surbiton’s Bonnie Rolfe, 29, and Charlotte Richards, 27, have already secured more than £31,000 ahead of their mission to climb Mount Kilimanjaro
A new breast cancer treatment unit was officially opened at St George’s Hospital this week. The Rose Centre, a £4m state-of-the-art breast diagnostic unit, was officially opened at St George’s Hospital, London, on Thursday 19th January by the
A teenage snapper scooped a top prize with a picture that captured the spirit of volunteering. The Merton Volunteers in Action photo contest challenged amateur photographers to submit their best efforts on the theme. Last Saturday winner Reece
A woman was arrested on suspicion of drink driving after her convertible Smart Car was involved in a crash with a bus. Police, London Fire Brigade and London Ambulance Service were called to the collision in Central Hill, Crystal Palace, at about 4am
A block of flats was evacuated after a 63-year-old's record collection caught fire. Firefighters were called to five storey Parsons House, New Park Road, Brixton Hill, at about 12.30am today. A fire had started in the living room of one of the flats
A charity has said goodbye to its old home as it battles to stay in the Wimbledon area. Headway South West London provides help and support for people with brain injuries, as well as their families and friends. It currently holds monthly meetings at
Passengers tired of hearing how "customers for Hackbridge and Carshalton Beeches must board the first eight coaches of the train" will be relieved to hear the platforms are set for an extension. Following the news Southern, which manage the
Residents have just two weeks to shape their future bus service as a consultation draws to a close. Surrey County Council has been consulting on the third and final phase of its bus review, which covers Epsom and Ewell and Mole Valley, to
A mother whose daughter has a rare skin condition caused by a sunlight allergy has spoken of the struggle she faces. For most children, summer is a chance to enjoy the outdoors and play in the sun. But not for Bethany Wagstaff, two,
Budding gardeners are getting green-fingered following the launch of a new partnership at Kingston College. The students from the college’s skills centre, where learners with a disability develop their skills, have been working alongside staff
A pregnant woman was forced to sleep on friends’ sofas over Christmas despite being weeks away from qualifying for a council-funded home. Kristina Hodgkinson approached Kingston Council for help after she was made redundant and found out she
A survivor of WWII attacks on London has described how her love for her husband blossomed inside a recently discovered bomb shelter. Like a storyline from a Hollywood film, Joan Francis, 88, would steal moments away with her future husband,
A greedy dental nurse who stole £5,000 from her ill employer has been struck off. Karen McDonagh abused her position as practice manager and receptionist at the White House Dental Practice in New Malden to pocket the cash over an 18-month period
Two girls from Epsom have won a place at the London Children’s Ballet beating off competition from 700 other dancers. Kyia Johnston, 13, and Annabelle Adey, 12, who both dance at the Laine Theatre Arts School in East Street, Epsom, endured
A motorist has slammed Surrey County Council for refusing to compensate him after potholes caused his car wheels to buckle. Henry Beckles was driving along Godstone Road, Whyteleafe, in July 2011, when he hit a series of pot holes. The
Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is getting a modern remake by G Up Drama with their adaptation taking place on the streets of London. Lorna Gayle, the founder of the drama group, re-wrote the play for a contemporary audience but kept the same
A survivor of a notorious death camp will talk at secondary schools in Kingston to mark Holocaust memorial day. Auschwitz survivor Martin Bennett is among five speakers holding seminars at the Kingston, Surbiton & District Synagogue and the
