News archive

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

Oh! You pretty thing: Kingston academic gets David Bowie make-over for book research

The famous story that no one - or, depending on who you ask, everyone - knows about David Bowie is that his first performance as Ziggy Stardust was at the Toby Jug pub in Tolworth.

"No laughing matter" : Hunt on for feral feline causing havoc in Tolworth

A rogue cat that has allegedly been "terrorising" other pets in a Tolworth residential street is being hunted.

Care home bosses ordered to improve

Bosses at two care homes have been ordered to improve after inspections by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Stabbing was self defence says student who hid in toilet

A college student accused of “repeatedly and ferociously” stabbing a man in broad daylight on Tolworth Broadway has claimed he was acting in self defence.

Activity group for children with learning difficulties seeks new home

A group that supports 100 children with severe learning disabilities through games and activities is searching for a home.

Man in court after crash outside Surbiton police office

A man arrested by Kingston police after a car crash in Surbiton has been charged with a separate case of smashing into a Mini in nearby Ewell.

Business boost as SurbExpo returns for expanded Surbiton Festival 2015

Among the many facets of the new-look, expanded Surbiton Festival will be a celebration of the town's thriving small-scale economic scene.

Missing Cat - Buddy

Missing Cat: Would you kindly help find Buddy?

Buddy - Adult Male - 2 years Old, Newtered - Grey and Black Tabby with a White belly.

Pictured here (an older picture from an injury one year ago) has been missing since Saturday the 8th August from Lovelace Road in Surbiton.

He has never missed a meal so naturally his owners are concerned.

If you would be so kind as to check any sheds / garages for him - he's very vocal and responds to whistling.
If you have seen Buddy - Please get in touch with me via this website - we would very much like to have him back home safe.

Raven's Ait island to host outdoor film festival

It has become something of an enigmatic symbol of Kingston, a place everyone sees but not everyone gets to go to.

Search on for owners of kitten found covered in oil and living in van engine

A double glazer who found a kitten living in his van’s engine is looking for its rightful owner.