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UPDATE: Kingston alleged attempted abductions

Surbiton.com: May 25, 2012 - 9:30pm

25 May 2012

Police in Kingston-upon-Thames borough would like to provide the community with the following update on the three reported incidents that occurred at schools on the borough last week.

The investigation to date, has led to the conclusion that these incidents are not linked as previously thought and do not amount to any criminal offences. A policing plan was put in place and extra patrols were instigated on the Borough and maintained to provide an increased visible presence outside local schools.

Surbiton 'abduction attempts' not linked, say police

Surbiton.com: May 25, 2012 - 9:22am

Police say two alleged abductions at schools are unlikely to be linked.

Kingston police had believed that incidents at Knollmead Primary School, Tolworth, and Grand Avenue Primary School, Surbiton, may be connected. A boy was allegedly grabbed by a man with a woolly hat at Knollmead Primary School on Monday, May 21, at about 9.10am.

Parents urged to remain calm amid abduction scares

Surbiton.com: May 24, 2012 - 4:43pm

Concerned teachers and politicians have asked parents to stay calm but remain vigilent in the wake of three abduction scares.

Man 'falls from fourth floor window' of YMCA

Surbiton.com: May 24, 2012 - 9:55am

A 64-year-old man is being treated after the incident.

Pygmy goat attacked by foxes

Surbiton.com: May 23, 2012 - 4:47pm

A pygmy goat is recovering after being attacked and bitten by foxes.

Police guard schools amid abduction scare

Surbiton.com: May 23, 2012 - 3:56pm

Kingston police officers were posted outside every single primary and secondary school in the area today.

'Abduction attempt' sparks safety concerns

Surbiton.com: May 23, 2012 - 6:00am

A Tolworth school near where a boy was the victim of an alleged abduction attempt was the second school in a fortnight to call police over concerns for children's safety.

Hair-raising fundraising for hairdresser

Surbiton.com: May 19, 2012 - 7:40am

A hairdresser has cut, coloured and styled hair for 60 hours non-stop in a bid to raise money for charity.

Surbiton Waitrose to introduce cycle trailers | Fairweather Cycles

Surbiton.com: May 18, 2012 - 9:47pm

This is a great idea ? registered customers get to tow their shopping home in a Waitrose bicycle trailer. You get a couple of days to take the trailer back to Waitrose and they can be reserved in advance. Apparently the scheme ...

Surbiton Farmers’ Market’s Got Talent

alisone: May 17, 2012 - 9:01am

Forget Ashleigh and Pudsey. The winners of Britain’s Got Talent were outshone this weekend by Surbiton’s own home-grown stars as local singers and musicians took to the stage.