England on top of S. Africa despite Trescothick blow

CNN Sports Illustrated - Monday 20th May, 2013

NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) -- Swing bowler James Anderson captured five wickets on Saturday to dismiss South Africa for 362 but not before the tourists had reduced the first innings deficit to 83 runs in the third cricket test at Trent Bridge. England then lost opener Marcus Trescothick to the first ball of the second innings and stumps were drawn after an absorbing day's play. Facing the ...

Unusual Smith dismissal lifts England vs. S. Africa

CNN Sports Illustrated - Monday 20th May, 2013

NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) -- England on Friday cheaply dismissed South Africa's record-breaking batsman Graeme Smith for the first time in the series to take control of the third cricket test at Trent Bridge. After England made 445 runs in its first innings, South Africa struggled to 84 for two by stumps on the second day, batting under pressure for the first time. England dismissed ...

Smith eager for S. African series win in England

CNN Sports Illustrated - Monday 20th May, 2013

NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) -- Captain Graeme Smith said Wednesday his team needed to be relentless and ruthless to win South Africa's first series in England since 1965. The Proteas lead the five-test series 1-0, and Smith, 22, singled out the Thursday's third test at Trent Bridge as the most crucial for his young side. South Africa failed to win its two previous series here in ...

Vaughans England at crossroads in South Africa series

CNN Sports Illustrated - Monday 20th May, 2013

By Charles Froggatt, CNN NOTTINGHAM (CNN) -- As South Africa reinforces its test-winning lineup with all-rounder Jacques Kallis, England and newly-appointed captain Michael Vaughan find themselves at a selection crossroads as they attempt to come back after last ...

Orpington plan for Cray Wanderers home ground

This is Local London - Monday 20th May, 2013

By Robert Fisk CRAY Wanderers dream of coming home to the Crays has been put on hold - because they might be going to Orpington instead. The team had hoped to be able to build a 5,153 seat stadium on a green belt site in Sandy Lane, St Paul's Cray, along with a sports complex and 182 homes. But after the planning application was refused by Bromley Council last September the ...

Tea dance at church

This is Local London - Monday 20th May, 2013

By Joe Curtis A tea dance is being held in a church hall next month. It takes place in Ryan Hall, at St Edmund's in Chingford Mount Road, on Saturday June 1 between 1.30pm and 3.30pm. Admissions is 2.50. Email Colin Setchfield church@stedmund.freeserve.co.uk for more ...

Be a winner at this years Norwood Park Dog Show

This is Local London - Monday 20th May, 2013

Support your local park This year's dog show will be even bigger and better as we are expanding it to include a summer fair. The Friends of Norwood Park are organising the event on Saturday June 8 between 12-4.30pm and hope it will be even more popular with families. The successful dog show, now in its third year will be supported by Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, Paxton Vets ...

Jeremy Hunt considering NHS Croydon finances report

This is Local London - Monday 20th May, 2013

Health secretary Jeremy Hunt The Secretary of State for Health is still considering a report into financial mismanagement at NHS Croydon, his department has said. The South-West London Joint Health and Overview Scrutiny Committee's review of a 28m black hole at Croydon Primary Care Trust made a series of recommendations to Jeremy Hunt. The committee, which concluded there had ...

Former Merton Conservative leader and deputy confirm defection to UKIP

This is Local London - Monday 20th May, 2013

Coun Richard Hilton was 'impressed with Nigel Farage's common touch' The former deputy leader and leader of the Merton Conservatives have confirmed they will be joining ...

Phantom of the Opera tribute concert comes to Wimbledon

This is Local London - Monday 20th May, 2013

he evening will also feature songs from other musicals, including Wicked, West Side Story, Spamalot and Les Miserables Fans of Andrew Lloyd Webber's phenomenally successful The Phantom of the Opera are in for a treat when critically-acclaimed concert Three Phantoms comes to Wimbledon, writes Khaleda Rahman. Earl Carpenter, Matthew Cammelle and Stephen John Davis have all played the ...

Carshalton College recognised for top courses

This is Local London - Monday 20th May, 2013

It is the second year running the college has won the best college award. Carshalton College has been recognised for some of its courses. The college has been given the title of the best college in London and Surrey for long courses in the 2011/12 Education and Training National Success Rates Tables (NSRT). It is the second year running the college has won the award. Janet ...

Britains first official astronaut Timothy Peake to embark on mission to International Space Station

The Independent - Monday 20th May, 2013

A British former helicopter pilot will today become the country's first "home-grown" astronaut when he is confirmed as one of the crew to fly to the International Space Station ...

RvP wishes for Fergie Time

Irish Examiner - Monday 20th May, 2013

Robin van Persie wishes Manchester United could have found a "Fergie Time" winner at West Brom yesterday to give Sir Alex Ferguson the perfect send-off.Instead, Ferguson had to make do with an incredible 5-5 draw as the final act of a career unsurpassed in the British game."I was waiting for some Fergie time at the end," Van Persie joked."It didn't happen but to ...

Man shot in Downham

This is Local London - Monday 20th May, 2013

By Robert Fisk A TRIDENT shootings team is investigating after a man was shot in the leg in Downham. Emergency services were called to the scene in Ravenscar Road at around 9.30pm on Saturday (May 18) and found the man, believed to be aged 31, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a south London hospital for treatment and then later discharged himself. A Met Police ...

Church of Scotland to debate controversial subject of gay ministers

The Independent - Monday 20th May, 2013

The institution's General Assembly will consider whether to allow people in same-sex relationships to be ordained as ministers.A theological commission was appointed two years ago to produce a report on the issue for the Kirk's annual gathering in Edinburgh.A Kirk spokesman said: "On one hand the report offers the Church a way of allowing the ordination of ministers in same-sex ...

Abu Qatada launches fresh bid to be released from prison

The Independent - Monday 20th May, 2013

The terror suspect, who recently pledged to voluntarily leave Britain after years of fighting deportation, was jailed in Belmarsh prison in March when his bail was revoked. Qatada will request bail at a Special Immigration Appeals Commission (Siac) hearing in London this morning but faces a challenge from the Government to keep him locked up. Earlier this month, it emerged the controversial ...

Teen reaches final of national singing competition

This is Local London - Monday 20th May, 2013

Future star: Eleanor Griffiths A teenager from Hampton has sung her way to the area finals of a national competition while studying for her A/S-levels. Eleanor Griffiths will sing in front of music industry judges at the regional finals of the TeenStar competition on Saturday, together with classmate Louis Centioni. If the 17-year-olds make it to the final, they will perform at the ...

Cause of fire that killed pensioner still a mystery

This is Local London - Monday 20th May, 2013

Jed Edge at home The cause behind the fire which killed a well-loved pensioner in his flat will not be revealed until an inquest is held. Animal lover Jed Edge died when a fire broke out in his Benhill Wood Road flat in April. An investigation was launched because the 82 year-old had been identified to social services as being at risk - but the outcome of that investigation will not ...

Fergie signs off with wine not win

Independent.ie - Monday 20th May, 2013

Youssuf Mulumbu netted amid chaotic scenes. Olsson blazed over from three yards before Lukaku completed his hat-trick, with both sides failing to take chances to win it late on.Both sides formed a guard of honour for Ferguson before the game, with the West Brom supporters joining their United counterparts to applaud the Scot after the final whistle."After 26 and a half years at United and, ...

Pornography risks should be taught to children as young as five say parents

The Guardian - Monday 20th May, 2013

internet , a survey suggests.It reveals that the majority of parents do not want it to be left to them alone to educate their youngsters about the issue, and a large proportion think pupils as young as five or six should be given lessons on the subject.Russell Hobby, general secretary of the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT), which conducted the poll, said many young people were ...

Man dies and another person is still missing after gas explosion destroys terraced house in Newark

The Independent - Monday 20th May, 2013

Neighbours spoke of their shock at the severity of the explosion in Newark, Nottinghamshire, which reduced the property to rubble and prompted police to warn local people to remain indoors.Fire crews found the man's body this morning during a search of the rubble after the house collapsed.The explosion happened just before 5.15pm yesterday at an address in Wright Street, Nottinghamshire ...

Tangled Web calls for community support

This is Local London - Monday 20th May, 2013

By Rachel Bishop A Twickenham charity that supports victims of childhood sex abuse is calling on the community to help continue the vital support it provides. Survivor Coffee Mornings launched via This Tangled Web 14 months ago and take place every fortnight in Twickenham. However, due to the fast growing success of the unique service, the coffee mornings now have a waiting ...