AFC Wimbledon’s worrying lack of form and slide towards the League Two relegation zone continued as they were beaten 2-1 at home by Plymouth Argyle. Yet again poor defending was to blame as they conceded two sloppy goals at the start of each
On the 17th of March 2012 all pubs in Sutton can almost be certain to be full with citizens of Irish decent celebrating the patron saints feast day. From parents to grandparents pubs will be hosting themed nights. With an array of exciting events lined
I am sure that many of you reading are familiar with Black History Month, and may even know that it is celebrated in October every year. This important time is taken to reflect on the atrocities caused by racism throughout history, to be thankful for
Mystery surrounds the reasons why two senior councillors were today asked to step down from their position as cabinet members by the leader of Surrey County Council. Councillors Ian Lake, cabinet member for transport, and Denise Saliagopoulos, cabinet
The grieving mother of a teenager killed by a speeding driver said she was dreading this year more than any other. It has been nearly two years since Natasha Groves' daughter Lillian was taken from her at the hands of a driver who had smoked
Old school friends of Willow School Morden Surrey: Hi I am Pam Rowe's daughter Marina Sowray. I am looking for anybody that knows her.I am trying to sort out a party for her. Looking forward to hearing from anybody. My email address is marinasowray1@hotmail.com
This is the face of the man who "flipped" and strangled his wife when she said she was leaving him for someone else. Gary Brockwell has been found guilty of murdering his wife, Gaynor, at their Forestdale home after the 46-year-old announced
Members of the British rowing community paid tribute to a 2012 Olympic hopeful on the third anniversary of his death. Molesey Boat Club’s Scott Rennie, of Parsons Green, collapsed on March 6, 2009, while warming up for a training session on a rowing
Crystal Palace made a loss of more than £5m in the last financial year - their first under the control of CPFC 2010. CPFC 2010 Limited, the company which owns the club, posted an overall loss of £5,290,590 having increased its turnover to £12,706,503
Teachers of a schoolboy hit by a black cab are working to inform his classmates that their friend is in a critical condition. The Robin Hood Primary School pupil was hit while riding his bike near a major roundabout yesterday afternoon.
A wheelchair athletics scheme has been given a £2000 boost. Paralympians of the future are set to benefit after a £1925 grant from Balfour Beatty. Double Paralympic gold medallist and five-times London Marathon winner David Weir presented
Children got in to the spirit of world book day last week by dressing up as their favourite fictional characters. Dennis the Menace, Willy Wonka and Thing 1 and 2 from Dr Seuss were all popular choices at Danetree Junior School in West Ewell
Croydon’s chief executive has distanced himself from the current wrangle to redevelop the Whitgift Centre. Hammerson and Westfield are both vying to be the development partner of the Whitgift Foundation to overhaul the North End shopping mall.
Drivers face further delays after a burst water main has sparked more traffic chaos in Kingston. Kingston Hill northbound has been closed between Clifton Road, Park Road and Queen’s Road, due to the burst pipe, which is near to the Kingston
Carshalton College in conjunction with Roehampton University are offering the Foundation Degree in Early Years Childcare and Education and the Foundation Degree in Supporting Learning and Teaching. Find out more at our Information Evening on Thursday
With a Malay-Chinese father and Austrian mother, it makes perfect sense Croydon-born Rachel Khoo is teaching the French how to cook their own cuisine. Travelling to Paris with a background in fine arts and PR, Rachel first trained at the Cordon
A second man is set to be charged with the murder of a Mitcham teenager stabbed to death in front of crowds of shoppers. Seydou Diarrassouba from Pollards Hill was killed on Oxford Street on Boxing Day. A post-mortem examination gave the 18
A Morden secondary school faces a radical shake-up after failing its recent Ofsted inspection, the Wimbledon Guardian can reveal. Bishopsford Art College, in Lilleshall Road, is understood to have failed in each of its inspection categories
A drop-in session was held to help dog owners worried about attacks from dangerous dogs. The Clapham Common Canine Crime Committee (5C) organised the session, which take place every eight weeks in Clapham Common, next to the bandstand, on Saturdays
One of Merton’s leading councillors was tickled pink after receiving a gong for her long-standing record of public service. Councillor Edith Macauley, Merton's first black female mayor, received an MBE on Friday, March 2 for services to the
A party was held last week to celebrate the opening of a new coffee shop. M1LK, in Bedford Hill, Balham, started welcoming customers from last Monday and served speciality coffee from Melbourne and locally-sourced food to visitors. It
Councillors Ian Lake and Denise Saliagopoulos have today been asked to stand down as Surrey cabinet members. Coun Lake is cabinet member for transport, while Coun Saliagopoulous is member for community services and the 2012 Games. Surrey’s leader Councillor
A stunning leopard is moving spot after his keepers discovered he has a rare heart condition. The Persian leopard, called Cyrus, lived happily at Chessington World of Adventures Resort but during a routine health check his handlers found the
A public meeting about Walton bridge will be held tonight. Walton Conservatives have arranged a presentation about the bridge and Surrey County Council’s cabinet member for transport, Councillor Ian Lake, will be at the meeting to take your questions
Everyone living Epsom and Ewell is being invited to attend Epsom Downs Racecourse for free this year as part of the borough’s 75th anniversary. The racecourse, which has staged the Derby since 1780, is throwing open its doors to all residents
Quins scrum half Karl Dickson flew to paradise and back to answer head coach Stuart Lancaster's England call ahead of this weekend's Six Nations clash with France. The 29-year-old was drafted into the squad on Monday as cover for injured number
Volunteers are being urged to take part in a community project to help restore an eyesore in time for Easter. Worcester Park Baptist Church has launched the scheme, which aims to cuts back trees, restore flower beds and tidy up an open space
A crane which collapsed killing two people was loaded with four extra tonnes of weight because the owners used the wrong manual, an inquest heard yesterday. Michael Alexa, 23, was cleaning his car when the crane crushed him and destroyed a
The 77-year-old man who died in a fire in his home on Friday was disabled, it has emerged. About 20 firefighters were called to the blaze in St Rule Street, Battersea, at 12.25pm on Friday, March 2. Neighbour Robert Buxton, 60, said:
Air pollution in areas surrounding the town hall could be reaching ‘dangerous levels’, according to campaigners. The level of PM-10, particles with a diameter of 10 micrometers or less, has risen steadily in Brixton since the beginning of this
Political leaders are set to enter into talks about the Wimbledon Guardian’s campaign for football justice. The Leader of Merton Council, Stephen Alambritis, has called for a meeting with his counterpart in Milton Keynes to discuss the Wimbledon
The front counter at Croydon police station will be closed to members of the public for six days next week. The counter will be closed at the Park Road station as planned maintenance and works are carried out. The service will be closed
A teenager caught in Miami smuggling almost 13kgs of cocaine in sponge cake mix boxes has been jailed for 364 days. Ayesha Olivia Niles of Vermont Road, Upper Norwood, was arrested at Miami International Airport on October 21, 2011, after the
Graham Cleary, proprietor of High Society in Cheam Village will be retiring on 25th May 2012 and closing the business after 30+ years in Cheam. Previously called Graham Andrews situated on the crossroads next to the Harrow Pub, the business grew and
Sandown Park racecourse is gearing up for two days of horses, history and hilarity. The Princess Royal will attend on Friday, March 9, for the Grand Military Gold Cup, an important landmark in the jump season. Princess Anne will mark 60 years of the
Trains came to a standstill earlier this morning after a person collapsed while travelling through Wimbledon station. National Rail has reported delays of about 20 minutes for all services travelling through Wimbledon to Waterloo after the
The company that wants to build a major incinerator in Beddington has announced its programme of community consultation on its plans. Waste company Viridor has revealed details of the facility on its landfill and waste management site in Beddington
A man needed hospital treatment after his motorbike crashed into a car on Putney bridge. Firefighters were called to the bridge at 6.30am this morning following the crash. Emergency services cleared the motobike away within the hour
A man with learning difficulties has been left devastated after his beloved dog and "best friend" was fatally mauled by a Staffordshire bull terrier-pitbull cross. Max Baer, 34 from Hollymoor Lane, had left his six-year-old Jack Russell, Jack,
Multi-million pound plans to build luxury apartments in a public park could set a precedent for future green space being lost to housing, campaigners have claimed. Members of the Crystal Palace Community Association (CPCA) will take their case
Jan Bonney is already planning for next season by asking his Rosslyn Park squad to end this season on a high, writes James Haggis. Having been in the promotion race at the turn of the year, Park saw their hopes of promotion dwindle after four straight
Firefighters have had their work cut out in the last five years, rescuing a puppy with its front legs trapped in a venetian blind, a squirrel trapped behind a fireplace and a cat trapped between a curtain rail and a wall. The classic 'cat
Some of the best-loved cars from the golden age of motoring will ascend Brooklands Museum’s famous test hill. Now in its 19th year, the Austin and Morris day will see cars climb the hill and park up on the finishing straight behind the Wellington
A controversial new park has been unveiled despite opposition from environmentalists. A play area on Devonshire Rec - one of the few London habitats for the small blue butterfly - has been welcomed by parents and children. Plans for
Don’t forget our competition has been launched today to find this year's Child of the Year. The Croydon Guardian is on the lookout for the favourite tot of 2012 and it could be your lucky year. Simply take your little one along to the
By Audrey King; Malvern Close, Mitcham Our local hospital St George’s in Tooting is already making arrangements for when hospitals can increase the number of private patients they treat. They have already recruited a private patients
Natasha Groves has stopped walking down Central Parade for fear she might bump into the man who killed her daughter. John Page was sentenced to eight months in jail after pleading guilty in July last year to death by careless driving.
Poppy Appeal volunteers have raised more than £100,000 for veterans and the families of servicemen. The British Legion Poppy Appeal in Croydon successfully collected £111,597.41, entirely through the work of volunteers and donations from the
By Jan Bailey; Bushey Road, Raynes Park I was surprised and saddened to read your article about Celestina Mba, who lost her employment tribunal against Merton Council. I can not understand how any Human Resources Department can get
Sutton and Cheam Cats protection held a volunteer recruitment fair. The event at the Parochial Halls in Cheam on Saturday, January 25 was well attended and supported by some of the branch volunteers. Christine Crewe, the branch coordinator
Glassjaw and the reformation of Hundred Reasons are among the latest acts to join the bill at the Sonisphere festival. After successful sets at last year's Reading and Leeds Festivals, Glassjaw will perform their feted album Worship & Tribute in full
A networking group for business women celebrated its first birthday last Tuesday. About 40 women turned up to celebrate Tooting Ladies Who Latte. It took place in Premier Inn, Chapter Way, Wimbledon, with talks from women who run their
More than 120 members of Girlguiding in Worcester Park attended a ‘World Thinking Day’ event last week with a sustainability theme. Girls aged between 5 and 15 from all sections of Girlguiding (Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Senior Section) together with
More than 120 members of Girlguiding in Worcester Park attended a ‘World Thinking Day’ event last week with a sustainability theme. Girls aged between 5 and 15 from all sections of Girlguiding (Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Senior Section) together with
