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Car damaged, culprit seen, What would you do?

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northroad
20 years ago...

It's a sad reflection of modern society.

The other morning I noticed a car, which had managed to squeeze in behind mine the previous night, being hurriedly manouvered out of its space as it made its bid for freedom. In doing so it scraped the back of my car, leaving damage to both cars, before driving off.

I was too far away to remonstrate with the driver, in time.

Not only do I find this extremely rude, it could potentially leave me out of pocket!

Would you approach the driver at the next opportunity, leave a note or follow some other course of action?

Go Players in Surbiton?

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PeterE
20 years ago...

Hi,

Is there anyone in Surbiton who would like to meet up on the odd evening to play Go? I'm very rusty, but have my own set :-)

Peter (pwedge@brookes.ac.uk).

Fireworks

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gingerbbm
20 years ago...

Anyone know of any municipal firework displays that are happening this Saturday, the 5th day of November 2005? In the Surbiton area?

Wake up - I think I hear a burglar!

admin: November 2, 2005 - 5:53pm

Thieves drive off with swag in sleeping couple's prized Merc.

The burglars entered the house through the back door and ransacked the ground floor, stealing mobile phones, camcorder and jewellery before spotting the car keys and heading off into the night in the owner's silver Mercedes C180.

The incident happened between 12:00am and 8:00pm on Saturday while the couple slept upstairs in their home in Endway, Berrylands. A similar break-in happened on the same night further along the street.

Police are asking for any information regarding this on 020 8247 4945. The stolen car's registration is KM54 PBX.

Tesco propose landmark development

admin: October 31, 2005 - 4:21pm
The Bridge

Project to build massive shopping and residential complex in Tolworth

Plans to redevelop the old Toby Jug and brownfield site South of the A3 in Tolworth have been shown by Tesco.
The proposed development called 'The Bridge' includes the following:

  • 'Landmark' pedestrian bridge crossing A3
  • Over 800 flats
  • Tesco superstore and other shops with parking
  • Public transport interchange by railway station
  • 'Community facilities'

A formal planning application is expected to be submitted before year-end.

'Your Surbiton' a new community magazine handbook

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yoursurbiton
20 years ago...

Hi, my name is Gavin and I am launching a new local magazine called 'Your Surbiton'. It's designed as a handy A5 handbook/directory and is primarily a VERY cost effective way for small businesses to advertise their products and services to the local community.(Only £23 for a quarter page display ad!)
As well as local ads with an index of advertisers, it will also list useful telephone numbers and I'm hoping a 'Your Community' spread. This will be a FREE page where local charities, clubs, groups etc can promote any social activities, fund raising events etc., so if you have anything you want to let Surbiton know about that's happening in December, please contact me ASAP.

Heavies put the pressure on retired couple

admin: October 23, 2005 - 12:18am

Tax collectors send the boys round to wrong Ewell Road.

Two debt collectors made a heavy handed morning call to a retired couples' home. The JBW Enforcement bailiffs demanded unpaid council tax payments, insisting they see a occupant unknown to Mr and Mrs De Domingo.

Arriving at their doorstep at 7 o' clock in the morning, the bailifs refused to believe Santiago De Domingo who answered his doorbell in his pyjamas, keeping him at his door for nearly an hour. During the insident one of the bailiffs broke a window pane on Mr De Domingo's door as he attempted to close it on them.

Eventually the police were called to the house, where it transpired that the bailiffs should have been at the Ewell Road in Long Ditton.

Gang mugging at Surbiton Station

admin: October 22, 2005 - 3:44pm

Teenagers rob late night commuter.

A 23 year-old man was beaten by a gang of youths outside the station at 1 o' clock in the morning last Friday.
After punching and leaving the man bleeding outside the station, the five attackers made off with his mobile phone, wallet, keys and jacket.

The main suspect is describes as being around 15 years old, 5 foot 5 inches tall and white, wearing sports wear. Police are asking for any information on 020 8247 4945.

Read more in The Kingston Guardian...

Berrylands smells

admin: October 7, 2005 - 9:12am

Thames Water receives complaints that it's sewage works stinks.

Locals are complaining that the Hogsmill treatment works across from Berrlyands Station is giving off unpleasant smells. Berrlyands councilor Kevin Davis is calling for a notice to be served on the local water authority to ensure that they remedy the problem which is apparently centred around a faulty gas burn-off chimney. Thames Water are said to be looking into it.

Read more in The Kingston Guardian...

Long Ditton villagers in fear of Surbiton drivers

admin: October 6, 2005 - 1:27pm

Elmbridge council comes under pressure as restrictions force commuters on to Surbiton's neighbours.

Last month's new parking restrictions has Long Ditton residents up in arms as they witness a big increase in commuters parking in their area.

Lovelace Gardens and St. Mary's Road are particularly badly affected due to their relative closeness to Surbiton Station. According to Long Ditton Resident's Association chairman George Vallings, who is concerned that the roads are becoming dangerous to traffic due to over-crowding, "Two months ago there were 10 or 20 cars parked along these roads, I recently counted 133."