It was July 12, 1921, a perfect summer day of sunshine and light breezes, when Harry Hawker left his house in Hook Road, Surbiton and rode off on his motorcycle to Hendon Airfield.
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Police seeking man in connection with Berrylands incident
Surbiton.com: January 22, 2012 - 8:00amPolice are appealing to the public to help identify this man in connection with an incident in Berrylands 16 months ago.
Australian travels across globe to buy car from Surbiton
Surbiton.com: January 20, 2012 - 8:00amA car enthusiast who travelled across the world to pick up a rare sports car was driven to complete a bizarre request before striking a deal with a Surbiton dealer.
Cheers as Surbiton flat plan rejected
Surbiton.com: January 19, 2012 - 8:00amResidents cheered as councillors unanimously rejected plans to demolish garages and build flats in Berrylands.
Child poverty figures revealed
Surbiton.com: January 15, 2012 - 12:00pmCampaigners have revealed 16 per cent of children in Kingston and Surbiton live below the poverty line.
Burglary gangs targeted Tolworth and New Malden homes
Surbiton.com: January 13, 2012 - 8:00amThe revelation South American gangs attracted by rich pickings along the A3 corridor had fuelled a 30 per cent increase in burglaries across Kingston was exposed before Christmas.
Objections deal blow to Surbiton filter bed plans
Surbiton.com: January 13, 2012 - 7:20amPlans to build flats on the Surbiton filter beds have been dealt a further blow after official sports and transport bodies raised concern
over the development.
Drama as teen hit by car after police chase
Surbiton.com: January 12, 2012 - 10:51amA teenager was hit by a car as he tried to cross the A3 during a police chase and car crash in Tolworth.
Green walkway plan hangs in the balance
Surbiton.com: January 12, 2012 - 8:00amA controversial project to build a green walkway down the middle of a busy Tolworth road hangs in the balance after councillors demanded a review.
Pensioner lights up Christmas in the Cotswolds
Surbiton.com: January 11, 2012 - 10:00amA Surbiton pensioner walked round the Cotswolds dressed as Father Christmas to raise money for children and animal charities.
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