Love your local library? Then why not volunteer to help
Do you love your local library? Are you interested in history and heritage? Would you like to support your community and learn new skills along the way? Then why not consider taking part in its volunteer programme with an aim of enhancing the customer’s experience of using the Borough’s Libraries and Heritage venues. The volunteer […]
Anniversary show to take place at Sutton’s Boom Boom Club
The 40th Anniversary Show of Robbie McIntosh is to take place at the Boom Boom Club on Saturday June 3. For full details go to Boom Boom Robbie McIntosh has legendary status among his fellow musicians. His career to date includes spells as guitarist with Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Tom Jones, John Mayer, and Norah […]
Huge fine for management company for “potentially lethal” flat blaze
A corporate landlord and its management company have been hit with a record £250,000 fine following a ‘potentially lethal’ flat blaze in Westminster which saw 13 people rescued by our firefighters. The fine is the biggest financial penalty handed down in a fire safety prosecution case brought by London Fire Brigade relating to a single […]
Department for Education staff visit Orchard Hill College
Students, pupils and staff from across Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust welcomed various members of the Department for Education (DfE) on Wednesday to give tours, answer questions and speak about their experience in education. The group of professionals from across the DfE met in the morning at Bedelsford School in Kingston for an introduction […]
Samsung Pay now able to be used on London transport
Transport for London customers can now use Samsung Pay on their mobile phone to travel on Londons transport network as part of its wider UK launch this morning. The new payment app, which can be downloaded from the Samsung Galaxy Apps store, supports MasterCard and Visa credit and debit cards from major UK financial institutions. […]
Mayor meets tenants of London Living Rent housing
The Mayor Sadiq Khan has met tenants at the first homes being delivered for London Living Rent in the capital, kick-starting his new scheme to help more Londoners find a home they can afford. The new London Living Rent will help middle-income earners save for a deposit by offering below-market rents, based on a third […]
Great one night shows at the theatre
Laugh, sing, and learn next month during the following one-night only shows at Richmond Theatre! Reginald D. Hunter Thursday 8 June at 8pm During the 15 years in which he has lived in the UK, Reginald’s searingly honest material has garnered him a popular fan base that spans the generations. In the past twelve months […]
Pensions, Fuel Payments and Social Care tackled at Age UK Sutton Hustings
Over 40 people attended Age UK Sutton’s hustings event on Friday 26 May at St. Patrick’s Church in Wallington. The audience did not seem to mind trading the bright sunshine for the cool interior of the church to hear from all of the prospective parliamentary candidates for Carshalton & Wallington. Tom Brake (Lib Dem), Ashley […]
Buddy Holly Story tour is extended due to demand
Due to phenomenal demand for tickets Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story has extended its tour into 2017. The incredibly successful tour visits Richmond Theatre from Tuesday 27th June – Saturday 1st July. Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story tells the enduring tale of the musical icon’s meteoric rise to fame and his final legendary […]
Wallington hero has VC paving stone ceremony in memorial garden
On Saturday 29 April the bravery of Wallington war hero 2nd Lieut. Alfred Oliver Pollard was remembered at a special ceremony starting at the Wallington Library Memorial Garden. A commemorative paving stone, provided by the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG), will be laid by Mayor of Sutton Cllr Richard Clifton to mark the […]