Amen Corner is a place in Tooting which is instantly recognisable by the vast majority of residents living there. The curved, cylindrical building has stood tall for many generations, always housing a range of different shops, looking over a junction
Police are appealing for help identifying a man who indecently exposed himself to a woman in Epsom. The incident happened on Saturday, January 21, at about 1.30pm as a woman in her 30s was walking along Woodcote Road. The man spoke to
Police arrested one driver and seized two vehicles this morning (January 23). It was all part of two-hour operation to crackdown on metal theft. Officers set up roadside checkpoints in Wates Way on the Willow Lane Industrial Estate on
Although the leafy suburbs of London are often described as mundane, a place destined for the boring middle-aged or those just not cut out for the exciting hustle and bustle of city life, it has increasingly been the choice of many famous Hollywood celebrities
A woman in her 90s who was seriously injured after her car over turned last week is in a ‘serious but stable’ condition. The crash happened at about 11.45am on Friday, January 20, when a grey Peugeot 207 rolled onto its roof while travelling
Young people who have been affected by gang culture are taking part in a film about life on the streets. More than 50 teenagers are working on the film entitled ‘Tiny’, which follows the experiences of a boy who is groomed by a local gang leader
The Elmbridge Guardian is in search of the perfect chip. To mark national chip week, which takes place from February 20 to 26, we want to find the borough’s champion fry. The first chips were fried in a small fish and chip shop in Oldham
Downton Abbey star Elizabeth McGovern joined youngsters last Friday to celebrate the success of a year-long campaign to promote good communication skills. Miles Scott, St George's Healthcare chief executive and the mayor of Wandsworth Councillor
This weekend saw our campaign for football justice reached a new milestone yesterday when 1,000 supporters from across the UK and overseas signed the petition. Barely a week since since the launch of the Wimbledon Guardian’s campaign for MK
When the phrase ‘racket sport’ is mentioned, the phrases that most would think of are Tennis, Badminton and Table tennis. But in very few would the sport Squash come to mind. For the Squash illiterate, it is an indoor racket sport played by two players
Matt Hopper has admitted his first five months in rugby's top flight has been a whirlwind experience after landing an England Saxons call-up after just 11 first team appearances for Harlequins. The blond-haired centre was signed from Championship
More than 450 homes are to built in the Nine Elms regeneration area after a planning application was approved last week. The new Marco Polo House development will provide more than more than 1,200 square metres of commercial space for new shops
The body found in the back garden of a house in Coulsdon is believed to be that of missing chef Kevin Boyle. Mr Boyle was last seen in Purley town centre on October 12, 2011. The 26-year-old was a talented chef who featured on Jamie
The body of a man has been found in the public toilets next to Norbury Police Station. Police were called at 12.50pm today to reports of a dead male in the public convenience on the corner of Norbury Avenue Officers and ambulance crew discovered
The elegant Atithi Restaurant in Twickenham offers discerning diners a unique taste of India from a Michelin BIB Gourmand-winning chef. Krishnapal Negi has created a menu of delicious dishes for the new restaurant in York Street that successfully
This competition has now closed Win Harlequins Tickets Courtesy of Alfa Romeo UK. The Richmond and Twickenham Times has teamed up with Alfa Romeo to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a pair of tickets to watch Harlequins play Leicester
A husband and wife have opened a brand new gallery with the promise of inspiring an inclusive 'one and all' approach. Jamm Art Gallery on Epsom Road, Ewell held its grand opening on Saturday, January 14, hosted by its founders Marjorie and Joe Schmetzer
Tesco will reveal detailed plans for a new Metro store tomorrow under the watchful eye of campaigners who have long opposed the plans. The supermarket giant is expected to enter an application for a smaller store which it claims will reduce
There aren't many who could not relate to the struggle to resist a tempting treat and the urge to dodge the gym. One such person is author and star of BBC 2’s The Fast Show, Arabella Weir who is set to document her battle with the chocolate
Fresh plans to develop the Dairy Crest site in Walton have been submitted to Elmbridge Council. Travis Perkins (Properties) ltd wants to demolish existing buildings at the disused milk depot to make way for a new retail showroom and 14 homes. It also
Twenty one young people have been given a career boost by Reigate and Banstead Council following the launch of its second Young Workers Scheme. At an event on January 13, the employment minister and MP for Epsom and Ewell, Chris Grayling, spoke
A gang of robbers who held up a string of cash vans were caught after one of them shot two men in a Tooting hostel. Gladstone Allen, 20, of Huntingfield Road, Putney, and Andre Abrahams, 26, of Tennyson Street, Battersea, were both convicted
Crystal Palace's Darren Ambrose cannot wait for the prospect of reaching the Carling Cup final at Wembley and admits it would be a huge for everyone involved with the club, writes Sam Ross. But while Ambrose, who has scored three times in Palace's
Andre McCollin's return from injury could not have come at a better time for Tooting & Mitcham in their battle to beat the Ryman Premier League drop. The striker has been out of action with an abductor problem for the past two months but came off the
Lambeth’s new top cop claims the planned closure of some police station front counters will help "beef up" the numbers of police officers patrolling the streets. Chief Superintendent Matt Bell, who this month started in his role as borough
Croydon Council was in the top 10 most complained about authorities in the country last year. The Local Government Ombudsman received 121 complaints about the council in 2011. It was ninth in the list of most complaints to the watchdog
Nick Hamann has told his Carshalton Athletic colleague's they need to start winning in the league if they are to achieve anything this season, writes James Barrett. The goalkeeper was man-of-the-match on Saturday as he pulled off a strong of fine saves
Harlequins centre Matt Hopper continues his remarkable rise after being called into the England Saxons squad training to face the O2 Ireland Wolfhounds in Exeter on. Centre Hopper, who was born in the city, is one of five new players named in the 25-
After a fiercely fought and bruising encounter between the top two sides, Old Albanians made home advantage count to edge a victory. Whilst Richmond will be disappointed to have suffered the narrowest of defeats, the score line meant that the lead at
The creative work of the borough’s senior school pupils will be on show from Tuesday 31 January to Thursday 9 February at the annual Festival of Youth Art Exhibition. Sutton Arts Council (SAC) and adult education college, SCOLA, are again working
A decomposed body has been found in the rear garden of a house in Coulsdon. Police were called to Chaldon Way at 12.49pm on January 22 to reports of a body found in the garden of a residential address. Officers have yet to confirm the
The Junior Vase dream continues for Old Wimbledonians after they beat Midhurst 24-18 on Saturday. The excellent away victory against a young fired-up Midhurst side was a triumph for resilience and dogged patience. A howling gale blew the length
Leatherhead were thoroughly outplayed on Saturday by a well organised Wingate & Finchley side, who left with a 1-0 win at Summers Lane. A well executed header from Leon Smith was all that separated the two sides in a scrappy match, made all
A 50-year-old woman's suicide caused by "gross failures" by mental health nurses has provoked improvements at South West London & St George's Mental Health NHS Trust. Julia O' Connor, of Mortlake, hanged herself while she was a patient in Queen
Harlequins face a tricky trip to Toulon in April as they bid to defend the Amlin Cup crown they won in Cardiff last year. Director of rugby Conor O'Shea's men were dumped out of the Heineken Cup on Friday thanks to a shock 9-8 defeat at Connacht
Failure to make first half possession tell proved costly for Old Walcountians as they were ejected from the Surrey Shield by Surrey League 2 strugglers Old Rutlishians last Saturday, losing 22-14. Few observers would have doubted anything but a comforttable
Kingstonian assistant manager Mark Hams was left frustrated after Ks' five-match unbeaten run was brought to an end by a 1-0 defeat at home to Concord Rangers, writes Simon Grier. Both sides had plenty of chances but it was only the visitors
Rosslyn Park lost 37-23 at home to Tynedale on Saturday as their National One promotion push hit the buffers. Despite fielding similar personnel, this was not the Park team that performed so heroically at Jersey the previous weekend. Perhaps the
Epsom short track speed skater Aydin Djemal's Winter Youth Olympic debut surpassed even his wildest dreams after he returned home from Austria with a silver medal around his neck, writes Charlie Talbot-Smith. The 15-year-old Blenheim High School pupil
The Beavers recent form was shot down by an effective Dartford squad, though lacking any real individual stars but efficient as a unit, despite the Beavers taking the lead early on through James Simmonds. A midweek hip complaint kept captain Matt Ruby
A football club has one last chance to salvage its 100 year history and save itself from going bust. Molesey Football Club need a planning application for 20 homes on unused ground at its Walton Road home to be passed to ensure a debt-free future. A
A former Tiffin Girls’ School pupil will ski the equivalent of Mount Everest three times in aid of a muscle disease that has stricken her mother. Chloe Garth will travel to Tignes in France to take part in the Extreme Ski Challenge, skiing
A mixed bag of sunny spells, frost and rain is expected to hit south London and Surrey this week. Met Office forecasters are predicting average temperatures for Monday, with a frost on Tuesday morning followed by rain and stronger winds. A
A Wallington mum has had booming success with her baby product. Emma Nash, 40, was inspired to create a new skin care range for babies after her daughter Iris was born with patches of eczema on her body and face. Anxious to help, and
Queen bumblebees buzz busily around yellow Mahonia blossom, one of few nectar sources available on this crisp, sunny January morning. Nearby, a lone dandelion plays host to a honey bee. Bees risk all for a nectar top-up because if a frost decends they
A noisy neighbour has been forced to face the music after staging a loud party. Simone White-Yule was served a noise abatement notice after residents of Rectory Lane, Wallington, complained about music blasting from her house during a summer
A Kingston therapist has issued a stark warning on the dangers of web surfing after a new study revealed the internet could be as addictive as drugs and alcohol, writes Tom Barnes. Duncan Kitchin, a member of the Council for Psychotherapy,
Knife crime among under-18s has risen dramatically, a new report revealed. Statistics published by Merton Council showed 19 offenders aged 17 or younger committed knife crime in the borough in 2010-11. The figure for 2009-10 was 12, and for the year
SCTC will be providing 4 FREE seven-week Cardio Tennis sessions with thanks to funding from the Free:Sport campaign. The club is offering people in the local community the opportunity to take part in the new tennis exercise class that is hitting the nation
