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Essex defeat costs Surrey home quarter-final place in T20 Blast

Essex defeat costs Surrey home quarter-final place in T20 Blast

My colleague Deb and I headed out to Croydon BOXPARK during the England v Mexico World Cup clash

My colleague Deb and I headed out to Croydon BOXPARK during the England v Mexico World Cup clash

'I’d never seen Croydon so united until England faced Mexico at BOXPARK’

Croydon girls have won at the London Youth Games U15 football competition

Croydon girls have won at the London Youth Games U15 football competition

Croydon crowned London Youth Games champions

Fans at Croydon BOXPARK are divided after the first half of the England v Mexico game

Fans at Croydon BOXPARK are divided after the first half of the England v Mexico game

Fans at Croydon BOXPARK left divided after first half of England v Mexico match

Fans have shared who they think is going to win tonight, and Monica (pictured) is bravely heading back to work in a few hours

Fans have shared who they think is going to win tonight, and Monica (pictured) is bravely heading back to work in a few hours

Croydon fans optimistic of England victory ahead of Mexico showdown

LIVE updates from BOXPARK Croydon as England face Mexico

LIVE updates from BOXPARK Croydon as England face Mexico

FIFA World Cup 2026

RECAP - England v Mexico late-night World Cup match from BOXPARK Croydon

The Crystals Elite team

The Crystals Elite team

Croydon cheerleaders set for trip of a lifetime after major competition bid

Aussie import aids Jacks in victory march

England star shines as county favourites slump to another defeat

Croydon athletes being supported by GLL

Croydon athletes being supported by GLL

'Record' number of Croydon athletes receive support to reach sporting potential

The Bensham Manor Bowling Club is celebrating 100 years

The Bensham Manor Bowling Club is celebrating 100 years

Bowling club celebrates 100th anniversary with tournament and a barbecue

Darren Wood before completing Morden parkrun in south London, his 1,000th parkrun

Darren Wood before completing Morden parkrun in south London, his 1,000th parkrun

Carshalton runner crowned 'king of parkrun' after making global history

Croydon boxers Jachai Campbell and Asher Pottinger showcasing exceptional skills at the Capital Cup 2026.

Croydon boxers Jachai Campbell and Asher Pottinger showcasing exceptional skills at the Capital Cup 2026.

Croydon boxers named champions at major competition

Chelsea's Reece James at the final whistle after during the Premier League match at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland

Chelsea's Reece James at the final whistle after during the Premier League match at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland

'Arteta has repaid Arsenal's faith in him - will Xabi Alonso be given the same time?'

Intellimen Football League Finals set to take place in London this Bank Holiday

Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo celebrates with the FA Cup trophy following his sides victory over Chelsea at Wembley Stadium, London

Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo celebrates with the FA Cup trophy following his sides victory over Chelsea at Wembley Stadium, London

Chelsea turn the page quickly after FA Cup loss as Alonso era looms

Chelsea's Alyssa Thompson (centre) after the Adobe Women's FA Cup semi-final second leg match at Stamford Bridge, London

Chelsea's Alyssa Thompson (centre) after the Adobe Women's FA Cup semi-final second leg match at Stamford Bridge, London

Chelsea halt losing run at Anfield but bigger tests still await

People watching football at a BOXPARTY venue

People watching football at a BOXPARTY venue

BOXPARK reveals new locations and details ahead of World Cup 2026

Increased security and bag checks at cricket ground after north London stabbing

Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah (centre) and team-mates celebrate following victory in the Emirates FA Cup semi-final match at Wembley Stadium, London

Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah (centre) and team-mates celebrate following victory in the Emirates FA Cup semi-final match at Wembley Stadium, London

FA Cup final - The 'blues are back on track'

A cricket bat presented to the Prime Minister by young cricketers from Croydon will take pride of place at 10 Downing Street, after being selected for display in his official residence

A cricket bat presented to the Prime Minister by young cricketers from Croydon will take pride of place at 10 Downing Street, after being selected for display in his official residence

Croydon cricketers present bat to PM as Sir Keir pledges to display it at No 10

Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho after the Premier League defeat to Manchester Utd at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho after the Premier League defeat to Manchester Utd at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea sink further as Cunha torpedoes Blues' European hopes

Decathlon will open its innovative new store inside IKEA Croydon on 24 April

Decathlon will open its innovative new store inside IKEA Croydon on 24 April

Decathlon to open new store at IKEA Croydon next WEEK with free gifts

Chelsea's Jorrel Hato appears dejected during the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, London

Chelsea's Jorrel Hato appears dejected during the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, London

Arsenal loss leaves Chelsea fans chipper despite Man City thrashing

Jamie Smith scored a century against Warwickshire at Edgbaston

Jamie Smith scored a century against Warwickshire at Edgbaston

Smith bounces back to lead Surrey resistance against Warwickshire

Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor reacts on the touchline during the Barclays Women's Super League match at Kingsmeadow, London

Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor reacts on the touchline during the Barclays Women's Super League match at Kingsmeadow, London

Europe beckons for Chelsea Women after thrilling win at Villa

Chelsea's Cole Palmer (left) and Everton's Tim Iroegbunam battle for the ball during the Premier League match at Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool

Chelsea's Cole Palmer (left) and Everton's Tim Iroegbunam battle for the ball during the Premier League match at Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool

Blues' season slides away as they lose fourth successive match

Luis Gabriel Guembes Quimper was killed in January this year

Luis Gabriel Guembes Quimper was killed in January this year

Football match to be held in memory of boy, 15, stabbed to death in Surrey

Esher Rugby Club delivered a shock result against table-topping Old Albanian at Molesey Road (Image: ERC)

Esher Rugby Club delivered a shock result against table-topping Old Albanian at Molesey Road (Image: ERC)

Esher stun league leaders to boost survival hopes with vital win

Chelsea's Jorrel Hato (left) and Marc Cucurella looks dejected as Newcastle United players celebrate victory following the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, London

Chelsea's Jorrel Hato (left) and Marc Cucurella looks dejected as Newcastle United players celebrate victory following the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, London

Chelsea Banter - Chelsea slump to weary 1-0 defeat as fans left sighing

Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo walks over to pick the ball out of the goal after Chelsea's Joao Pedro (not pictured) scored his side's fourth goal during the Emirates FA Cup fifth round match at SToK Racecourse, Wrexham

Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo walks over to pick the ball out of the goal after Chelsea's Joao Pedro (not pictured) scored his side's fourth goal during the Emirates FA Cup fifth round match at SToK Racecourse, Wrexham

Chelsea battle past brave Wrexham as focus turns to Newcastle clash

Casuals captain Quincy Rowe after thanking fans for their support during a torrid recent run

Casuals captain Quincy Rowe after thanking fans for their support during a torrid recent run

Corinthian-Casuals fall to third consecutive defeat

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka (left) battles for the ball with Chelsea's Cole Palmer (centre) and Romeo Lavia (right) during the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka (left) battles for the ball with Chelsea's Cole Palmer (centre) and Romeo Lavia (right) during the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium

Another red for the Blues - Arsenal punish 10-man Chelsea

Chelsea's Liam Delap reacts after Burnley's Zian Flemming (not pictured) scores their side's first goal of the game during the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea's Liam Delap reacts after Burnley's Zian Flemming (not pictured) scores their side's first goal of the game during the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge

Blues struggle against lowly Burnley

Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton

Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton

Hat-trick hero Palmer makes it three for Chelsea

Sutton United submits construction and wildlife plans for new pavilion

Sutton United submits construction and wildlife plans for new pavilion

Planning and development

Sutton football club submits wildlife plans as part of stadium development

Chelsea's Estevao scores their side's first goal of the game during the Premier League match at Selhurst Park

Chelsea's Estevao scores their side's first goal of the game during the Premier League match at Selhurst Park

Guehi deal pays back as Chelsea women's seventh title dream evaporates

Chelsea's Joao Pedro (second left) celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea's Joao Pedro (second left) celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge

Virus doesn't stop Chelsea beating Brentford

A CGI aerial image of the Selhurst Park redevelopment plans

A CGI aerial image of the Selhurst Park redevelopment plans

Crystal Palace FC

New Selhurst Park stand one step closer to becoming reality

Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez (left) and Malo Gusto applaud the fans after the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, London

Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez (left) and Malo Gusto applaud the fans after the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, London

Who’s not getting a Christmas card from Maresca after mystery 'worst 48 hours'

Stewart’s return signals renewed focus on youth and silverware at Surrey

Stewart’s return signals renewed focus on youth and silverware at Surrey

Alec Stewart returns from caring for his sick wife to resume role

Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor (right) watches on from the touchline during the Barclays Women's Super League match at Kingsmeadow Stadium, London

Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor (right) watches on from the touchline during the Barclays Women's Super League match at Kingsmeadow Stadium, London

Chelsea left wondering what went wrong as Everton claim a good point

Sutton United take on Shrewsbury in the Fa Cup on Saturday

Sutton United take on Shrewsbury in the Fa Cup on Saturday

Sutton United FC

Sutton United taking momentum into FA Cup clash with Shrewsbury

Rory Burns of Surrey leads his team out during Day One of the Rothesay County Championship between Surrey and Essex at The Kia Oval

Rory Burns of Surrey leads his team out during Day One of the Rothesay County Championship between Surrey and Essex at The Kia Oval

Fixture list for Surrey's 2026 County Championship campaign released

Chelsea's Reece James (left) and Trevoh Chalobah on the pitch after the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, London

Chelsea's Reece James (left) and Trevoh Chalobah on the pitch after the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, London

Ten-man Chelsea earn moral victory with inspired display against Arsenal

Academic ambition, world-class golf and vibrant boarding life come together to prepare young people for life.

Academic ambition, world-class golf and vibrant boarding life come together to prepare young people for life.

St Leonards School : Where world-class golf meets exceptional education

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca during a press conference at Stamford Bridge, London

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca during a press conference at Stamford Bridge, London

Tosin's impressive progress, Palmer's odd injury and Arsenal's visit

Corinthian-Casuals dig deep for 2–0 win over Fleet Town with ten men

Corinthian-Casuals dig deep for 2–0 win over Fleet Town with ten men

Corinthian-Casuals show fight and flair in statement victory

Squash coach Sam Hodgkins wins national honour for boosting youth access

Squash coach Sam Hodgkins wins national honour for boosting youth access

London coach wins national squash award for 210 children initiatives

Liverpool's Ceri Holland (left) and Chelsea's Aggie Beever-Jones battle for the ball during the Barclays Women's Super League match at St Helens Stadium, Liverpoo

Liverpool's Ceri Holland (left) and Chelsea's Aggie Beever-Jones battle for the ball during the Barclays Women's Super League match at St Helens Stadium, Liverpoo

Chelsea Women slip in WSL after second away draw in a row

Junior Eyenga crowned national champion with unbeaten 18-0 record

Junior Eyenga crowned national champion with unbeaten 18-0 record

Croydon boxer 'was going to quit' - now he's a national champion

Chelsea's Pedro Neto (right) celebrates scoring their side's third goal of the game with team-mate Alejandro Garnacho in front of the fans during the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, London

Chelsea's Pedro Neto (right) celebrates scoring their side's third goal of the game with team-mate Alejandro Garnacho in front of the fans during the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, London

Weekend free to practise new chant for the Bridge hero

Chelsea's Malo Gusto celebrates after the Premier League match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London

Chelsea's Malo Gusto celebrates after the Premier League match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London

Blues beat Spurs with a gritty show of determination

Chelsea's Pedro Neto reacts after a challenge on him during the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, London

Chelsea's Pedro Neto reacts after a challenge on him during the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, London

Enzo Maresca rues lack of quality in Chelsea's defeat to Sunderland