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Some schools miss out in new rules league tables

The borough’s secondary schools saw a mixed bag of results when the Government published its latest league tables – and some apparently startling figures.

Kingston Council to get £4.5m to make way for more school places

Kingston has been handed out nearly £4.5m to create extra school places.

Kingston, Sutton and Croydon residents warned over county-hopping BMW-driving burglars targeting A3 corridor

Police are hunting “well organised” teams of cross-county burglars who target homes for raids on particular days.

Biggest Love Kingston day ever starts this weekend

This Valentine’s Day weekend, Kingston residents can show off their passion for the borough with a huge selection of fundraising events for Love Kingston.

Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition announces general election candidate

The Trade Unionist and Socialist Coaltion (TUSC) has announced its candidate for Kingston and Surbiton in this year’s general election.

Going underground? A3 at Tolworth could become a tunnel, says Boris Johnson

TfL FlyUnders - A3 Tolworth

The A3 at Tolworth could be moved underground to free up land for development, the Mayor of London has said.

Tributes to Surbiton army veteran who served in Palestine and India

An army veteran from Surbiton who served in India and Palestine has died.

Tolworth nursery marks 15th anniversary

A Surbiton pre-school that has embraced modern technology is celebrating its 15th anniversary.

Much-loved Royal Star and Garter resident Jack Ovens dies, aged 108

A resident of Surbiton’s Royal Star and Garter home, believed to be the 49th oldest person in the country, has died aged 108.

'A victory for extremism': Schools cancelled synagogue visits because of terrorism fears, claims Kingston rabbi

At least two Kingston schools have cancelled visits to synagogues due to fears of a potential Paris-style terrorist attack on Jewish places of worship.