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

Man found dead on Surbiton flat landing identified

A man who was found dead in a Surbiton block of flats has been named as David Edrupt from West Molesey.

Council demands more affordable homes after discovering garage developer over-estimated build costs by £2.4m

More affordable homes could be included in a proposed redevelopment of a former Surbiton petrol station after developers over estimated building costs by more than £2m.

Fines for litterbugs as dog poo and cigarette butts 'costs £2m a year to clean up'

Kingston Council will introduce on the spot fines for litter bugs and dog owners who do not pick up after their pets, claiming it costs the authority £2m a year to clean up the mess.

Person dies after being hit by train at Surbiton station

A person has died after being hit by a train at Surbiton station. All train lines between Wimbledon and Surbiton were blocked after the incident at about 11.35am. Lines have now re-opened.

Man's body found in Thames at Surbiton

The body of a young man was found in the river Thames at Surbiton yesterday.

Former Surbiton milk depot to become housing site

A former milk depot in Surbiton could be demolished for new housing.

I'm a Southborough Teacher...Get Me Outta Here for students rag week

Rag week at one Surbiton school took a little inspiration from the Australian jungle as students put on I’m a Southborough Teacher...Get Me Outta Here.

The Surbiton Food Festival returns with mystery pasties, foodie films and more

It is time to fish out the sardine nets again - the Surbiton Food Festival returns next month.

Conservative battle bus rolls into Tolworth with David Cameron and Boris Johnson

David Cameron and Boris Johnson joined children at Advantage Day Nursery, in Red Lion Road, for jigsaw puzzles and hand painting – with blue paint, naturally.

Businesswoman jailed for fraud faces more prison time unless she repays £200,000

A Surbiton businesswoman jailed last year for VAT fraud has been ordered to pay back more than £200,000 - or face more prison time.