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Body found in Surbiton park

Body found in Surbiton park 'believed to be missing Malcolm McKinley'.

Alpha Road mosaic unveiled in memory of late councillor Frances Moseley

A plaque has been unveiled on the Alpha Road estate in memory of beloved councillor Frances Moseley.

Get ready for Surbiton Festival

At once a literary salon, a grand prix, a business conference and more, this year's Surbiton festival - rebranded The Surbo - will be bigger than ever.

Kingston Council admits consultation into rehabilitation services move was 'flawed'

Kingston Council has performed a u-turn over a "botched" consultation into moving drug and alcohol treatment services in Surbiton.

Tesco reveals new master plan for Tolworth Toby Jug site

Tesco has revealed a ‘master plan’ for the old Toby Jug site in Tolworth, including shops and community use areas.

Surbiton needle exchange move 'snuck in under the radar'

Public health bosses have only themselves to blame for determined opposition to a planned move of drug rehab services in Surbiton, residents and business owners have said.

Treatment for addiction could be moved from Surbiton Health Centre to Hollyfield House in Hollyfield Road, alongside services for people with mental health issues. More than 500 people have signed a petition opposing the plans. Mary Marshall, who runs nearby Avondale gym, said Kingston Council had put up a “smokescreen” and failed to consult properly.

Jobs at risk in Surbiton after Phones 4 U collapse

Phones 4u workers in Surbiton were at risk of losing their jobs today, after the firm slid into administration.

Burst pipe leaves 2,000 residents without water

Thames Water is still working to fix a huge water main that burst on Saturday, leaving thousands without water.

The 30in pipe burst at the Hogsmill sewage works at 7.30am, and left about 2,000 people with either low water pressure or no water at all. A Thames Water spokeswoman said this morning: "The pipe is still being fixed as it's a large pipe and we have to work slowly and carefully to avoid it bursting again.

Tolworth Girls' School expansion plans 'crucial' for borough's school place crisis

Plans to expand and refurbish Tolworth Girls’ School and build 106 new homes on its former playing field have been submitted to Kingston Council.

Knollmead headteacher will not return "for a period of time"

A headteacher, who vowed to change the fortunes of a primary school rated inadequate by Ofsted inspectors within a year, will not be returning "for a period of time".

Emma Kelty joined Knollmead Primary School in Tolworth last September, weeks after inspectors visited the school and placed it in a category of concern with several "serious weaknesses". In October, Ms Kelty gave an interview to the Surrey Comet in which she pledged to turn Knollmead into an outstanding school within a year of her headship.

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