If you have any information, contact Sutton Police station on 101 quoting ref no: 4013509/15. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Police have released an image of a man they wish to speak to in connection with a theft of a mobile phone on a 151 bus in Morden Road, Cheam, on Thursday, 17 December 2015 at around 18:00hrs.
If you have any information, contact Sutton Police station on 101 quoting ref no: 4013509/15. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
1 Comment
A 54-year-old man who lived off the proceeds of drug trafficking before he was jailed has been ordered to pay back a total of £228,253.82. At a confiscation hearing at Croydon Crown Court on Tuesday, 16 August, Frederick Washington Blake, (dob: 21.08.61), of Norbury Crescent, SW16, was ordered to pay back the money within 28 days. Failure to pay would result in Blake facing a further three years’ jail in addition to the ten years’ imprisonment he received at Croydon Crown Court, on Wednesday, 9 December, 2015 for possession of a firearm, CS gas, a large quantity of cash obtained through crime, and possession with intent to supply cocaine – a Class A drug. Police received reports of two neighbouring flats at a block in Cheam Road, Sutton, being burgled after their front doors had been smashed to gain entry during the day on Thursday, 18 August. One neighbour reported hearing loud banging between 13:00-15:00hrs but did not report it to police.
The flats were searched and computer equipment was stolen from both along with other possessions. Entry to the block is through a communal door which has a buzzer entry system. Ten drivers had their vehicles seized on Wednesday, 17 August in a joint Sutton and Merton Safer Transport police team operation to crackdown on uninsured drivers – and other driving offences.
Officers were monitoring automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras and staffing roadside checkpoints in the operation which covered both Sutton and Mitcham town centres between 08:00-22:00hrs. Of the ten drivers who had their vehicles seized for having no insurance, one driver in Mitcham was arrested for driving not in accordance with a licence, having no insurance and for being in possession of a 2ft long machete and a lock-knife. The man, aged 42, was taken to a South London police station. He was bailed to return in early September pending further enquiries. A further 18 drivers were also reported for other driving offences including driving whilst using a hand-held phone, not wearing a seatbelt and not having an MOT. Inspector Joanne Flynn, who runs Sutton and Merton’s Safer Transport Teams, said these operations will continue until drivers get the message that they will be caught if they flout the law. “Residents tell us that they want action to keep our roads safe and that is exactly what we are doing with these regular operations.” Traffic operations help to disrupt criminal activities because there is a proven link between motoring offences and other types of crime. Drivers who had their vehicles seized for no insurance, face a £300 fine, six points on the licence and the additional costs of recovering their vehicle from the police car pound once they have obtained the correct insurance. It has been estimated that the tiny minority of uninsured drivers are estimated to add £50 to the insurance premium of insured drivers. The drivers stopped for the other motoring offences will have their cases investigated. This could result in a requirement to attend a driver awareness course or for the most serious cases, being summonsed to Court where they could face being fined and/or disqualified from driving. Further operations are planned. Their precise locations are not being disclosed for operational reasons. Police have released an image of a man they wish to speak to in connection with a road rage incident in Central Road, Worcester Park, on Tuesday, 12 July at 15:10hrs. The driver of a Volkswagen vehicle, aged 60, reported that he was hit on the right side of his head by a blow from a passenger from a scaffolding truck after the two vehicles had collided. If you have any information contact Sutton Police station on 101 quoting ref no: 4007649/16. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has overturned a decision made by his predecessor to call in an application to build a new football stadium in Plough Lane, Wimbledon.
The plans include the demolition of the former Wimbledon greyhound track and replacing it with a new 20,000-seat stadium, homes and a fitness club. The decision follows a 14-day consultation, in which the public was asked to comment on the application and the options available to the Mayor, which ended on 10 August. The application has now been handed back to Merton Council to determine. The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “I have taken the time to consult local residents, businesses and other interested parties and, having weighed up all of the evidence available to me, I’m confident the stadium and the leisure facility proposed alongside it will be of great benefit to Londoners and the wider community for generations to come. As such, I have decided to return the application to the local council to determine itself." The first Night Tube services had a successful launch overnight as tens of thousands of passengers travelled on the Central and Victoria lines.
In all, 50,000 customer journeys were completed using the new Night Tube service, which will support thousands of jobs and boost the Capital's 24-hour economy. Could you be a friend to a person with a learning disability in your community?
How often have you said a problem shared is a problem halved? And how many of you have achieved your goals and dreams without the help, advice and support of other people? We are all stronger together and that’s just what a Circle of Support could mean. Share the problems, the joy of achieving and in the process build confidence and plans for the future. Circles of Support aimed at adults with a learning disability is in essence about gathering a group of people together who care for and know a person to help them plan and make changes, to overcome obstacles and increase options open to them. For some people however their own network is just too small and only consists of people paid to be there. In these cases intentional help is needed to make it grow. And that help might include you. Circle meetings are friendly and fun, social but with a purpose. A circle will meet anywhere from once a month to a few times in a year dependant on the needs of the person and their goals. They run for about 1-1.5 hours each time. Circles can be really empowering and enlightening for all involved. • Do you know of a person in your community who has a learning disability who could benefit? • Could you spare some time once a month or so to join their Circle of Support if they were interested? Details If so please do get in touch on 0208 647 8600 or by email [email protected] Today (Thursday 18 August) Sutton residents have a unique opportunity to enjoy seeing rare archive footage and home movies of the borough from the last century.
Inspired by the travelling cinemas that used to rove the country during the 1920s, the Film London KinoVan will be on Sutton High Street from 4.30pm until 6.30pm showing the films, many of which have not been seen for decades. On the same afternoon passers-by will also have the opportunity to share their Stories of Sutton with us as we preview plans for an art & light installation for the alley between Princess Alice hospice and H&T Pawnbrokers. Cllr Ruth Dombey, Leader of Sutton Council, said: “The Film London KinoVan will give Sutton residents a fascinating insight into the history of the borough as we unveil exciting plans for the future. “The outdoor cinema showing is just one of the events we’re holding at the northern end of the High Street that will introduce our Market Place Sutton vision.” Film London aim to sustain, promote and develop London as a production hub and encourage the development of emerging filmmaking talent. It is funded by the Mayor of London and the National Lottery through the BFI, and also receives support Arts Council England, Creative Skillset and the Heritage Lottery Fund. In addition to the outdoor cinema event Sutton High Street will also play host to a Crafternoon arts & crafts session and Pop-up book exchange in September, and DJ workshops in October. You can find out more about these events and the Market Place Sutton vision on the Sutton Council website here. |
Is your child two or going to be two in the next school year? They may be eligible for up to 15 hours of free weekly childcare!
*The scheme is available to Sutton residents who earn less than £16,190, receive Child Tax Credit, Working Tax Credit, Income Support, or other benefits, from the term after a child's second birthday, thanks to funding from the government. The free childcare can be provided by nurseries, childminders, pre-schools or playgroups. For more information visit www.sutton.gov.uk/familyinfo or contact the Sutton Family Information Service on 020 8770 6000 or [email protected]. Archives
October 2016
Categories |