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Format: 2024-11-26
Format: 2024-11-26

YMCA Surbiton death fall victim named

A man who fell to his death from the YMCA in Surbiton has been identified.

Fifth election in a year as councillor steps down

The borough will face its fifth by-election in less than a year after a Lib Dem councillor announced his resignation.

Kingston councillor Marc Woodall, who received over 2,000 votes at May 2010 elections, stepped down on Friday, May 25, to take up a politically restricted post at Surrey County Council.

Mr Woodall has been promoted to a position where he must advise on politically sensitive issues, which means he can no longer be a councillor under strict civil service rules.

Schoolboy saw best friend die in playground, inquest hears

A five-year-old saw his best friend collapse and die in the school playground, an inquest heard.

Inquest opened into school playground death

An inquest into the death of a five-year-old boy who fell from a climbing frame in Tolworth Infants playground has opened today.

Bid to build flats in Berrylands deferred | londonflatrent.com

Bid to build flats in Berrylands deferred. 11:44am Tuesday 29th May 2012 in Kingston. Bid to build prosaic in Berrylands deferred. A bid to explode garages and build flats has been deferred once again amid calls for ...

Bid to build flats in Berrylands deferred

A bid to demolish garages and build flats has been deferred once again amid calls for more affordable homes.

Radio Jackie News: More roadworks in Surbiton

If you thought the roadwork chaos in Surbiton was over, you'd be wrong. Brighton Road reopened last week after months of bridge replacement works, which left drivers and business owners in despair. However, an old cast ...

Embroiderer's latest work in honour of jubilee

A patriotic embroiderer was inspired by her grandchildren to complete her latest work in honour of the Queen’s jubilee celebrations.

Kingston Council unveils Olympic events

A series of cultural events to celebrate the London 2012 Games has been unveiled by the council.

Disabled boy could have to travel 70 miles to school

A disabled child could be forced to travel 70 miles to and from school each day because his educational needs cannot be met in the borough.