Has Purley got talent?

9:20am Thursday 17th May 2012

Is there a Susan Boyle or a Pudsey the dog waiting to be discovered in Purley and step out of the shadows and on to the stage?

70s star makes comeback at talent contest

7:30am Thursday 17th May 2012

A television singing sensation who shot to fame in the 1970s version of Britain’s got Talent has made a comeback at a Surbiton talent competition.

Streatham pub opens crab shack

7:20am Thursday 17th May 2012

Seafood lovers were in food heaven at the launch of a Streatham pub’s summer shellfish menu.

Top violinist joins Royal Philharmonic

11:40am Wednesday 16th May 2012

Nigel Kennedy, one of the world’s leading violinists, has been producing jaw-dropping music for more than 25 years.

Teenager pens his first musical

9:43am Wednesday 16th May 2012

He began writing his first play at 12 and earned himself a spot at the prestigious Brit School, but now a young theatre student is set to stage his first musical.

Teacher publishes short stories inspired by recipes

8:00am Wednesday 16th May 2012

A French teacher has written a collection of short stories inspired by food recipes.

WIN! A thermal energy gun to cut bills

2:24pm Tuesday 15th May 2012

Yourlocalguardian.co.uk has teamed up with Safestyle UK to offer you the chance to win a money-saving tool ahead of World Environment Day on June 5.

Maple-Bacon Marshmallows

If you have a sweet tooth you will love cake maker and baker Shauna Sever’s latest foray into the world of confectionery – the marvellous marshmallow

Traditional super-group coming to Thames Ditton

12:00pm Tuesday 15th May 2012

A band that have recorded with everybody from Katherine Jenkins to Jack Brice and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra is swinging by Thames Ditton on tour.

Review: The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings (Xbox 360 Enhanced Edition tested)

4:00pm Tuesday 15th May 2012

Adam reviews The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings on the Xbox 360.