Teenagers rob late night commuter.

A 23 year-old man was beaten by a gang of youths outside the station at 1 o' clock in the morning last Friday.
After punching and leaving the man bleeding outside the station, the five attackers made off with his mobile phone, wallet, keys and jacket.

The main suspect is describes as being around 15 years old, 5 foot 5 inches tall and white, wearing sports wear. Police are asking for any information on 020 8247 4945.

Read more in The Kingston Guardian...

Elmbridge council comes under pressure as restrictions force commuters on to Surbiton's neighbours.

Last month's new parking restrictions has Long Ditton residents up in arms as they witness a big increase in commuters parking in their area.

Lovelace Gardens and St. Mary's Road are particularly badly affected due to their relative closeness to Surbiton Station. According to Long Ditton Resident's Association chairman George Vallings, who is concerned that the roads are becoming dangerous to traffic due to over-crowding, "Two months ago there were 10 or 20 cars parked along these roads, I recently counted 133."

Festival chairman claims addition of 800-tonne crane 'added to the atmosphere of the festival'.

As predicted, engineering works on the St. Mark's hill railway bridge coupled with this year's Surbiton Festival caused major disruption to the area last weekend.

Though the junction was closed again this week for scheduled follow-up work, the project has been considered a success; positioning six thirty-metre beams across the railway in preparation for the project's spring completion.

Hospital trust Chairman says maintaining the property is costing too much.

A meeting is taking place at the Kingston Primary Care Trust headquarters, Hollyfield Road 2.00pm today.
A decision will be made whether to move patients out, or patch the roof of the 67 year old hospital before the cold weather sets in.

Read more in This is London or download the PCT board meeting agenda (PDF)...