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Format: 2024-11-24
Format: 2024-11-24

Extremism and tuition fees discussed by first-time voters at Surbiton school's question time

Should extremists be given a platform for debate? That was the big question that divided general election candidates during a lively debate at Hollyfield School.

Teenager's photo of Notting Hill Carnival awarded top prize

A teenager has been awarded a top prize in a prestigious photographic competition for this photo of Notting Hill Carnival.

The litter spot so bad it's visible from space

Empty pizza boxes and beer cans, broken bottles, an old Dyson vacuum cleaner and even two fridges.

Pain in the class: Kingston's adult education on the move again

The borough’s adult education classes are due to be re-jigged for the third time in one year.

Repairs to King Charles Road bridge delayed again

Repair works to a Surbiton bridge have been delayed for a second time.

Kingston Council unveils drastically revised mini-Holland plans

Completely redesigned plans for the first phase of Kingston’s multi-million pound mini-Holland proposal have been released - and it looks like a victory for cycling campaigners.

Revealed: Three new tower blocks proposed as part of Tolworth Tower regeneration

This is how Tolworth Tower could look in years to come, according to developers CNM Estates.

Surbiton bookseller named independent bookshop of the year

Surbiton’s Regency Bookshop has been named independent bookshop of the year by The Bookseller.

Greener pastures for Tolworth as dead trees finally replaced

A little more green has been put back into Tolworth greenway after dead Italian cypress trees were finally replaced following months of missed deadlines.

'We just carried on working': Memories of 48-year Hawker worker who braved air raids during World War Two

He spent nearly half a century building some of Britain’s most iconic military aircraft, from the Hurricane to the Harrier and the Hawk.