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

Surbiton resident's hopes of one day returning home to Syria

A Syrian father and businessman is still hopeful about visiting his homeland once more, despite fearing he may be on an assassination list.

Kingston gets ready for 20,000 cyclists as RideLondon comes to town

A year on from the London Olympics, world class cycling will once again be returning to Kingston this weekend.

Two cars rescued from metre-high flood waters in Kingston

Two drivers were rescued from metre-high flood waters in the early hours of this morning.

Their cars became trapped in the underpass in Kingston’s one-way system and had to be towed out by traffic police. Police were called just after midnight. Thames Water has been hauled in to investigate the flooding. Roadworks were suspended while traffic was delayed. Temporary traffic lights in Surbiton Road and Penrhyn Road, along with Ewell Road, were not operated. Lane restrictions were not enforced in Tolworth Broadway for the same period.

Tolworth Iceland flooded after lead stolen from the roof

Staff stacking shelves at Iceland in Tolworth got a wet surprise yesterday evening when water began to pour in through the roof.

Berrylands GPs retire after 30 years' service to the community

A pair of Berrylands GPs are to retire after more than 30 years of working in the community.

Man bailed in train death investigation

Police investigating the death of Norbiton resident Warsame Warsame have rebailed a man arrested on suspicion of GBH until next month.

Cyclists from Molesey and Kingston take on Amsterdam challenge for departed friend

A group of “newbie cycle enthusiasts” will ride from London to Amsterdam in memory of a Surbiton teacher who died aged 25.

Radio Jackie News: Surbiton High On Top Again

A school master from Surbiton was one of the winners of this year’s prestigious Queen’s Awards for Enterprise Promotion.

Surbiton couple's joy as 18 newborns share royal baby's birthday at Kingston Hospital

A dad born days before Prince William celebrated the birth of his own baby boy yesterday.

Nature-inspired abstract art exhibition in Surbiton

Nature-lovers can take in an exhibition of paintings, sketches, and photographs by Surbiton artist Hilary Walker.