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

No fun to stay at the YMCA: Police called out to YMCA 300 times

Recovering alcoholics and drug addicts “don’t stand a chance” if they move into Surbiton YMCA due to rampant and unchecked substance misuse among residents, it has been claimed.

Artist's work shortlisted for prestigious wildlife painting award

A Surbiton artist has been shortlisted for a wildlife artist of the year award.

Fashion pioneer receives MBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours list

A Surbiton woman who started her own fashion technology company while still at university has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.

Campaign to save home of Cooper Car Company in Surbiton moves up a gear

A teenager trying to raise a £1.2m to save a motoring landmark in Surbiton is hoping to get the building listed as a community asset.

Public storms out as councillors approve Tolworth Girls' School expansion

Tolworth Girls' School (TGS) will be allowed to fund its expansion by selling land for more than 100 homes.

Kingston and Surbiton MP makes first appearance at Prime Minister's Question Time

Kingston and Surbiton’s new MP quizzed David Cameron about Crossrail 2 with the first question at Prime Ministers Question Time this afternoon.

Man airlifted to hospital after fall from scaffolding

A man has been airlifted to hospital after he fell from scaffolding in Berrylands.

Burglar released early from prison back behind bars for van theft

A man has been sent back to jail after stealing a delivery van while the driver delivered a parcel.

Tolworth Girls' School expansion vote looms as 600-strong petition delivered

Plans to expand and redevelop Tolworth Girls’ School – and build more than 100 new homes on an old field – have been given the thumbs-up by Kingston Council officers.

Surbiton youth marching band marks 50th anniversary

The band will celebrate by hosting a free open air concert in Kingston Market Place later this month.