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Format: 2024-11-27
Format: 2024-11-27

Moustachioed headmistress with a dastardly plan

A moustachioed headmistress with a dastardly plan to con the art market is the subject of the Cornerhouse’s new panto, writes Faris Al-Jawad.

The Belles of St Darcyan’s will open at the community arts venue in Tolworth later this month, featuring gymslips, lacrosse sticks and a ruse to flood the art market with fake masterpieces. Written by Surrey Comet sports columnist Tim Harrison, this original piece tells the story of St Darcyan’s Academy, led by the cunning head Millicent Fritton.

Thieving postman fined after stealing more than £3,000 from bank customers

A postman who stole debit cards and pin numbers from two bank customers and used the details to withdraw more than £3,000 in cash, was fined and ordered to carry out more than 200 hours of unpaid work.

Tolworth Hospital failing key consent target, CQC inspection finds

Tolworth Hospital is failing in a key care target, inspectors from regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC) have found.

Driver who raged against police arrest changes his plea

A driver who was floored by police officers while furiously screaming “I haven’t done anything” has admitted driving with no licence or insurance.

Man on tracks at Surbiton train station 'armed with pole'

A shirtless man armed with a pole ran onto train tracks at Surbiton station to try and evade police.

Gujarati School celebrates Christmas

An Indian language school created a feel good spirit by celebrating Christmas last week, writes Charlotte Tobitt.

Former I'm A Celebrity star Rosemary Shrager visits former Surbiton businessmen for Christmas talk

A chef and former I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here contestant popped into the borough to meet Surbiton Probus members and their partners.

Television personality Rosemary Shrager who rose to fame in the ITV series Ladette to Lady where she sternly taught unruly ladies manners mixed with haute cuisine, spoke to members about cookery and her life in a speech. The men’s social club for retired or semi-retired businessmen and professionals hosted the speech at Glenmore House in The Crescent, alongside a festive three-course meal on December 18.

Tree down on A3 as high winds lash borough

A tree has fallen on to the A3 southbound at Malden Way in high winds.

Kingston food bank organiser criticises Iain Duncan Smith 'scaremongering' comments

'Scaremongering': Iain Duncan Smith's comments have been criticised by food bank organisers.

'Homelessness is definitely increasing in Kingston': New figures show 26 households without a roof this Christmas

Homeless charities in Kingston believe the number of people sleeping rough in the town is increasing.