Five of seven fatal fires – had no working smoking alarms
Five of the seven fatal fires since the turn of the year had no working smoke alarms fitted in their homes, London Fire Brigade announced today. The information is being released in an unprecedented move ahead of the inquests in a bid to avoid further lives being lost. The Brigade says it is deeply concerned […]
Major milestone for Northern Line developments
A major milestone in the construction of the Northern Line Extension was reached this week with the lowering of two giant tunnel boring machines 20 metres below ground in Battersea, ahead of tunnelling starting in March. The precision operation required a huge 750-tonne crane to lift the two tunnel boring machines, Helen and Amy, in […]
Warning from mayor about impact of changes to business rates
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has warned that some businesses in London could be forced to close down if the Government goes ahead with plans to increase the business rates bill. London’s businesses are facing a £900 million business rate hike as a result of the revaluation . The Mayor, together with The New […]
Open event gives students chance to discuss opportunities with local employers
Join Carshalton College for its next Open Event at Carshalton College and discuss your career options with local employers. Wednesday 15 March 4.30pm – 7pm (Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week) Meet local employers to discuss recruitment opportunities Find out about the courses on offer Meet our friendly and helpful tutors Meet our Head of College, […]
Go along and see all that Sutton Day Nursery can offer at open day
Sutton Day Nursery Open Day at Better, Sutton Sports Village, Rose Hill Park, is having an open day on March 15. “Come along to an OPEN DAY to meet our friendly nursery team and take a look around our facilities where we cater for children aged 6 months to 5 years,” said a spokesperson. “Children […]
One of the most iconic thrillers Gaslight coming back to the stage
One of the greatest thrillers of all time Gaslight returns to UK theatres starring the celebrated stage and television actress Kara Tointon. Kara plays Bella Manningham, memorably portrayed by Oscar winner Ingrid Bergman in the classic 1944 film adaptation. Rupert Young of BBC 1’s Merlin joins Kara as husband Jack Manningham and the multi-talented Keith […]
Calling all of the borough’s social enterpises – come and meet other businesses
All of the borough’s social enterprises are invited to attend the Sutton Social Enterprise Network event which is to take place on Wednesday March 15 at Granfers Community Centre, 73-79 Oakhill Road, Sutton, SM1 3AA. The event will offer the opportunity for social enterprises to find out how these enterrpises can generate more business through […]
Artisan craft market at Riverside in Carshalton this Saturday
A community interest event of an artisan craft market is to be held to support local small businesses, and small community groups, at the Riverside Centre, Culvers Avenue on February 25, Connecting to the locals have never been so much fun. Come and make some new friends, bring the kids, have a pamper, learn a […]
Some questions and answers about the changes to recycling and rubbish collection from April
Rubbish and recycling processes are changing from April 2017 – the borough is changing the way your bins are collected. Sutton Council has produced answers to questions that are likely to be raised: Why is it changing? Increasing recycling: The new service is expected to deliver an increase in recycling to over 40% within 12 months […]
Jade Ive vaults to No 1 in the UK at the Surrey County Indoor Championships
Following on from winning the Indoor British Championships last weekend at Sheffield, Jade Ive from Sutton & District AC had another busy weekend of competition. On Saturday she was invited to represent Great Britain at the Muller Indoor Grand Prix at Birmingham Jade comfortably cleared the opening height of 4.13m but just missed out on […]