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Format: 2024-11-23
Format: 2024-11-23

Who will parade behind the giant goat-boy at this year's Seething Festival?

The surreal memories of last year’s suburban skiing must make way for another of Surbiton’s beloved barmy events, made extra special in the leap year.

Toby Jug developers present their "masterplan" for building 700 homes

European Investment firm Meyer Bergman presented their proposals to build 705 homes in the Toby Jug site in Hook Rise South near Tolworth station, as well as a doctors surgery, nursery, convenience store and 356 car parking spaces.

Surbiton power cut leaves hundreds of homes without electricity

Houses across Surbiton were plunged into darkness last night after a ‘boom’ at an electricity substation caused power cuts across the town.

Surbiton Pizza Express post goes viral after manager's 'extraordinary act of kindness'

A Facebook post about a Surbiton Pizza Express manager has gone viral after he gave a woman with learning difficulties a free meal when she could not afford to pay.

Dancing in the Street Street? Toby Jug developers “considering” tribute to David Bowie in plans

Fancy living on Rebel Rebel Road, Heroes Lane or Dancing in the Street Street?

Be prepared: Amber flood warning

A flood warning has been issued for the Thames from Battersea to Walton, through Kingston, Richmond and Teddington.

Sewage leak closes New Malden park after Storm Imogen caused power failure

A sewage leak closed a New Malden park after Storm Imogen swept through the borough.

"Price of cuts": Surbiton fire station covered by emergency relief crew on Saturday night

A shortage of staff meant Surbiton fire station only stayed open with the help of emergency cover on Saturday night.

Six months in: Museum of Future's community kitchen prepping for service

Surbiton has firmly established itself as a place where sharing ideas and using community space to be creative is the norm.

Storm Imogen: Cars hit by fallen trees in Tolworth

Trees fell onto cars in Tolworth as Storm Imogen swept across the country.