In the early hours of Tuesday, the occupants camping at St Paul's Cathedral were cleared away after a tense court battle. The removal was carried out by the bailiffs and the police after the court decided that the encampment should end. The Occupy
A new support handbook has been created for Croydon carers. Caring for a loved one can be a stressful and exhausting way of life and the Carewell Handbook, produced by a Partnership between Carers UK and Bupa, aims to help carers make positive
London Scottish back Ollie Grove is confident the Exiles will stay in the Championship ahead of their upcoming relegation play-off fixtures, writes James Dickenson. Head coach Simon Amor’s men finished ninth during the regular league season, and now
A terrified family have told how they escaped from a chaotic scene as a drug dealer’s house was about to explode, a court has heard. Christopher Clovis, from Crichton Road, Battersea, described how he helped his partner, her young daughter
Sutton and Cheam MP and care services minister Paul Burstow has said the NHS's arguments to close an accident and emergency and maternity unit from a south west London hospital - potentially St Helier - are not convincing. NHS south west
Sutton United midfielder Harry Beautyman may have been devastated to be let go by Leyton Orient last summer, but he now knows it was probably for the best. The 19-year-old, released by the Os after nearly 10 years at Brisbane Road, is in the
London Broncos head coach Rob Powell singled out Huddersfield Giants star Danny Brough as the difference between his side and a first win of the Super League season on Sunday, writes James Dickenson. Powell’s men crashed 30-16 at the Stoop – despite
Lauryn Bateman and her 14-month-old son Terry John Lee have been found. It is understood the 28-year-old and her son were found safe and well earlier this afternoon. Miss Bateman, who is five months pregnant, took her baby during a supervised
Former Richmond back-row forward Guy Thompson is closing in on promotion to the RFU Championship with National Division One league leaders Jersey, writes Adam Knight. Thompson starred for director of rugby Steve Hill’s Athletic Ground side last season
A state-of-the-art surgery unit has been prescribed by doctors hoping to transform health care in south-west London. The planned care centre would include 150 beds and 10 operating theatres and has been recommended by doctors and other health
England cricketers Ravi Bopara and Monty Panesar were at the opening of a new takeaway in Tooting yesterday. The batsmen and spinner greeted fans at the opening of Sam's Chicken, in Tooting High Street, on Thursday night. The pair posed for pictures
The history of Croydon's Muslim community is being celebrated at a new exhibition. The Tale of Croydon Mosque exhibition is currently running at the Museum of Croydon. On February 17, Mayor Graham Bass accepted over 300 documents, newspaper
Staff at the Whitgift Foundation plunged 85ft for charity last week. The team of four joined a host of fundraisers who abseiled from the top of Voyager House, Wellesley Road on February 24. More than £1,600 was raised for Croydon Commitment
A mum who has been missing for a week with her baby after running off with him during a supervised care visit is five months pregnant. Lauryn Bateman, 28, took 14-month-old son Terry John Lee at about 2pm during a visit at the Sutton Family
Harlequins scrum half Karl Dickson has insisted it is great to have so much competition for the England number nine shirt even if one rival is his own brother. The 29-year-old, recently returned from a finger injury, enjoyed a spell in the England senior
Jonathan Douglas has hailed the return of defender Karleigh Osborne as a shot in the arm for Brentford’s League One play-off hopes. The 24-year-old centre back returned to action for the development squad, having been missing for two months
A woman won Police Community Support Officer of the Year at an awards ceremony. PCSO Sarah Lowe, of Wandle Valley Safer Neighbourhoods Team won the award on Tuesday, February 28, at the Met Police Commissioner’s Excellence in Total Policing
Three Hampton School students and a Richmond resident have been named in the England Independent Schools FA U18s squad to face Loughborough University on Sunday. Charles Gerson, Freddie Woodward-Gentle and Mark Parsons are all included in the
Josh Huggins may have had to wait to make an impression at Hampton & Richmond Borough, but he is more than happy to take his second chance at the Beveree. The 21-year-old has been the Beavers’ most consistent player since coming into boss Mark Harper
A world of exotic flavours will be brought to life for a special day in Croydon this spring. The South Croydon Food Festival takes place on Sunday, April 15 and will showcase the area’s global cuisine available. Diners will be able to
Campaigners staged a protest outside St George's Hospital yesterday (March 1) against the hospital's plans to extend private healthcare facilities. About 30 people from groups Keep Our NHS Public (KONHSP) and Wandsworth Against Cuts (WAC) turned up
Officers have been zooming across the borough in a police crackdown on uninsured and unlicensed drivers. The operation on Thursday, March 1, resulted in ten vehicle seizures for no insurance and one arrest for an offensive weapon – a baton.
A German-Shepherd showed primary school children how she keeps the streets safe. Robin Hood Junior School, Sutton, got a special visit from the police dog unit on Monday, February 27. Year three pupils watched as Sergeant Richard Davies
A visual spectacle is due to roll in to Hersham with the arrival of the My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding film crew. The hit Channel Four show is filming a wedding on Friday, March 9, at St Peter’s Church in Burwood Road. News of the programme
Get down and funky with some soul, dance floor classics and R&B anthems this month. The City Funk Ochestra will play their tunes on Ganger Green Lane with Vanessa Haynes on vocals. Originally from Trinidad, Vanessa is the lead singer
Mayor of London Boris Johnson has predicted that the forthcoming Olympic road race through Surrey is going to be one of the great cycling road races. Speaking during a recent visit to the county with London 2012 chairman Lord Sebastian Coe, avid cyclist
Tram services in Mitcham will be suspended for three weekends later this year while works are carried out to speed up services. Trams travelling through Mitcham Junction and Mitcham stations are currently only able to travel at 18kph, but the
A trader in Derby has given a stark warning about Westfield’s desire to come to Croydon. The Australian retail giant is one of the frontrunners to be the preferred partner to redevelop the Whitgift Centre in the town centre. But John Alexander, an independent
A drug user was caught after a police officer smelled cannabis through his door while returning the man's lost passport. Joshua Jenkins, 20, of Worcester Road, Sutton, left his passport in a cafe earlier this month. A member of the public
A ceremony has been held celebrating the new multi-million pound council office reaching its pinnacle. Bernard Weatherill House, named after the former Croydon North MP who was elected seven times between 1964 and 1992, is to replace Taberner House
Community police teams are under strength by a third as new figures show officer numbers are already falling amid biting budget cuts. New figures have revealed only two of Merton’s 20 safer neighbourhood teams are currently at full strength
Ingredients (serves 4): 1 x 340g of SPAM Chopped Pork and Ham With Bacon. 1 x pack of four muffins. 50g/2oz Butter or low fat spread. 150g-200g/6-8oz creamy brie - cut into 8 slices. 8 x teaspoons cranberry jelly (or fruit
A war hero from West Norwood who was killed when his plane crashed more than fifty years ago is to be given a full burial after his remains, found in dense Malaysian rainforest, were formally identified. RAF navigator Geoff Carpenter, from Roxburgh
A 69-year-old grandmother who travelled to the West Bank to help Palestinian families has helped curate a new exhibition. Doris Richards, gave the young people of Yanoun - a small community of Palestinian farmers and shepherds - a disposable
Cats have emerged as the animals being in most need of rescue after figures revealed they had been trapped in streams, under floorboards and behind furniture. No fewer than 12 animals – eight of which were cats – were rescued by firefighters in
The first supper club to celebrate a decade of Jamie Oliver's Fifteen scheme will be dedicated to the memory of Purley chef Kevin Boyle. Mr Boyle was found dead last month, two miles from his home in Old Lodge Lane, after disappearing in October
Here we are with another fighting game on the next-gen consoles. But this one has a little more realism than most - it's based on the Ultimate Fighting Championship, or UFC. The world's toughest fighters duke it out in the UFC week in week out,
A Sutton youngster got the chance to meet Simon Cowell at a tea party for children's hospices. At an exclusive Valentine afternoon tea at the Dorchester, families supported by Shooting Star CHASE met patrons Max Clifford and Simon Cowell.
A mother of two will embark on a gruelling desert rally combined with a humanitarian aid mission a month before her 40th birthday. Nathalie Gager has signed up to take on the Cap Femina Aventure rally, driving from the south of France through
The council’s pest control service has expanded to include moles. In response to requests from residents and businesses suffering the damaging effects of molehills, Elmbridge Council’s pest control service has introduced new treatments.
Over 100 police officers were on the streets of Sutton last weekend in a licensing operation. In the largest and most concerted operation of its kind in the borough, nearly 300 licensed premises were visited in a push to tackle unlicensed activity
An environmental movement dedicated to encouraging less dependency on fossil fuels has set up a community garden allowing residents to grow their own food. Crystal Palace Transition Town (CPTT) was set up in 2010 and has collected more than 200 members
50 years of Motown will be celebrated, led by front man Roy G Hemmings, the longest serving member of The Drifters. Motown on Tour will include hits by The Supremes, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, The Four Tops, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, The Jacksons
Lambeth Council voiced its support for Fairtrade on the steps of the town hall yesterday. Having supported Fairtrade since 2004, Lambeth councillors joined businessmen and locals as part of Fairtrade fortnight, aimed at increasing the awareness of the
A dad of three celebrated his 11th birthday last week at a pub in Epsom. Norman Bekker, 44, from Ashtead, Broadhurst, was born on February 29, 1968, making last week’s leap day only his 11th official birthday. To celebrate this one in every fours
Travelodge are planning to open 11 new hotels in the borough by 2025. The budget hotelier wants to open branches in Battersea, Nine Elms Lane, Roehampton, Tibbet's Corner, Wandsworth Town and Balham. They also plan to build hotels with 150 rooms in
We are having a reunion for old girls of Lady Edridge. Pupils who were there in the 1960s are invited to a get together on 1st April 2012 at: The Milan Bar, (Wetherspoons), Grants Building, Croydon. Start time: 12.00 midday onwards Please come
